The Mountain Times 07.03.2019 by Polly Lynn

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HAPPY 4TH! The Declaration of Independence was adopted 243 years ago, liberating the 13 American colonies free of the Britsh monarchy.

By Robin Alberti

Annually, the Vermont National Guard leads a march to the Plymouth Notch Cemetery on July 4, where a wreath from the White House will be placed on President Calvin Coolidge’s gravesite. By Ed Larson

Fabian Construction unearthed what seems to be a human head in Rutland City.

CLOSED ON 4TH The Mountain Times office will be closed for the holiday and reopen on Friday, July 5. See information on parades, fireworks and other celebrations inside. Page 14-17

July 3-9, 2019

Workers find human skull in construction dig

By Ed Larson

skull was from an unmarked grave from Just before 10 a.m. on Monday, July the nearby Catholic Cemetery, which is just 1, workers from Fabian Construction across Greens Hills Lane unearthed what they from Central Vermont believed was a human A FABIAN Motorcycles. skull at a construction EMPLOYEE Green Hills Lane is site on Green Hills off West Street and is the Lane, in Rutland City. STATED THE feeder road for the RutThe work was being land City Sewage Treatdone partially on the SKULL WAS ment Plant as well as Caroadway and on propSMALL AND sella Waste Management, erty owned by Central The Rutland County Solid Vermont Motorcycles. APPEARED TO BE Waste District and several John Center, of other businesses. Fabian Construction, THAT OF A CHILD. A Fabian employee immediately notified stated the skull was the Rutland City Police small and appeared to be that of a child. A Department, then halted work at the site message was left with the Rutland Police and cordoned it off. Department wasn’t returned. Immediate speculation was that the

Coolidge birthday named Top 10 event PLYMOUTH NOTCH—On the Fourth of July, the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site celebrates the birth of our nation as well as the birthday of our 30th president. Special activities are scheduled from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Calvin Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on Independence Day, an event commemorated at his birthplace in Plymouth Notch since the 1930s. This year the celebration has been selected as a Top 10 Summer Event by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The day begins with an inspiring reading of the Declaration of Independence in the Union Christian Church at 9 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend a Naturalization Ceremony – the induction of 20 new U.S. citizens – at 10 a.m. All are invited to gather at the village green at 12 p.m., when a Vermont National Guard delegation leads a march to the Plymouth Notch Cemetery. A wreath from the White House will be placed at the president’s gravesite; a brief ceremony follows with members of the Coolidge family in attendance. After the cemetery program, enjoy the barbecue offered by the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department. Later, join for a slice of Coolidge birthday cake! Coolidge birthday, page3

Towns crack down on short-term rentals Killington considers harsh short-term rental policy By Cassandra Hotaling

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TRAILS COMBINE Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield is now part of the Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance. Page 36

By Katy Savage After a property owner took the town to environmental court over his short-term rental, Killington may regulate vacation rentals for the first time. The Killington Planning Commission and attorney Kevin Browns have drafted a short-term rental policy, which could impact hundreds of vacation rentals in town. “There’s been a feeling for public health and safety and community values that there needs to be some level of permitting for these — the question is, ‘how much?’” said Interim Town Planner and Zoning Administrator Preston Bristow. The issues in Killington escalated last year when homeowner Vincent Connolly caused anuproar for letting more than 20 people stay at his home on Estabrook Road. After complaints from neighbors about his sewer system potentially overflowing, the Zoning Board of Adjustment tried to restrict Connolly’s rental usage last winter for failing to following zoning regulations. Connolly appealed the board’s decision to the state’s environmental court in January. Evan Meenan, an associate general counsel for the Natural Killington Rentals, page 5

Rental hearing draws concerned crowd in Woodstock By Curt Peterson

The Woodstock Select Board and Village Trustees held a joint public hearing June 27 regarding regulations on short-term rentals and a proposed temporary permit moratorium during regulations review. Short-term rentals are “any rental period of less than 30 days,” according to Woodstock Village Trustees chair Jeffrey Kahn. “Tonight’s meeting is meant to be a fact-gathering session,” Town Planner Michael Brands wrote in a handout memo. Select Board members and Trustees gave limited responses to audience comments and direct questions. Selectboard member Jill Davies said a 2018 Woodstock housing study highlighted conditions suggesting an “emergency situation,” including a shrinking inventory of year-round rental units, a growing percentage of seasonal/vacation homes, and a small number of families with children. “Short-term rentals have taken an estimated 50 homes out of the ownership/long term rental market,” according to an Economic Development Commission handout. But in Kahn’s opinion, there is no housing emergency in Woodstock Woodstock Rentals, page 5

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The Mountain Times • July 3-9, 2019

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Todd Heyman lifts a sheep at his farm.

By Curt Peterson

Sheep enjoy the sun at Fat Sheep Farm.

Hartland couple allows you to live, work on a farm

By Curt Peterson duce grown in Fat Sheep’s gardens, there is a recreation area HARTLAND—Todd Heyman and Suzy Kaplan have created Fat Sheep Farm and Cabins in Hartland to emulate the with lounging chairs, a firepit and cornhole games. He added that 80-85 percent of their guests do farm popular European farm-stay destinations — where guests chores as part of their stay at Fat Sheep. live and work on a real farm and pay for the experience. The couple bought the 60-acre property in 2016 and Accommodations are all new since 2017 when their first began developing their farm-stay destination right away. farm-stay visitor occupied one of the five new cabins and The couple chose East-Friesian-Kieko sheep crosses to brought their horses with them (Fat Sheep has three fancy start building their flock. They are a medium-sized hybrid stalls available for visitors’ horses). dairy sheep, mostly white with a few Heyman said the horse stalls are Kabrown individuals, and are pasture-fed, plan’s idea — she eventually wants a horse of her own, and a place to keep it so it won’t with organic grain supplements. be an obstacle. Heyman is originally from the NewThe cabins bear local-color names: Sunburyport, Massachusetts area, and set, Lull Brook, Four Corners, Ascutney and Kaplan grew up on Long Island. They Sunrise. Scandinavian in style, the cabins met in 2014 online and their daughter are modest in size but open and well-deAutumn was born in April 2017. signed to seem large once you’re inside. Heyman had given up an early Rates for a stay range from $120 to $185 stint in law school and gained some per night, depending on the cabin and the experience working on farms. Kaplan days of the week. There’s a small cleaning attended the University of Vermont, fee and a pet cleaning charge for petBy Curt Peterson dabbled in the horse event world and friendly units. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are Heyman and Suzy Kaplan fell in love with Vermont activities—parprovided, along with full kitchens. For those enjoy a beverage at their farm. ticularly baking and making cheese, ice addicted to TV, however, consider Fat Sheep cream and yogurt. rehabilitation – no televisions. Heyman said once they get their “We tell people who are disappointed, ‘There’s more cheesemaking equipment and pasteurizer installed than enough to do here – you won’t miss it!’,” Heyman said. and working properly, they will be making sheep milk “And no one has refused to make a reservation because cheese, yogurt and ice cream to sell. They already sell there’s no TV.” bread and produce at the Woodstock Farmers’ Market Every cabin has a view of the peerlessly beautiful Harton the Green. land hills. Heyman said trying to do everything at once on a Besides farm-centered activities such as gathering eggs, farm can be overwhelming. feeding the animals, cleaning stalls, touring the property, “We’ve slowed down a bit and make sure we finish watching the goats, sheep and chickens, and picking prowhat we’re doing and do it right,” he said.

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Happy anniversary! John and Sandra (Goss) Henry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28. The two met at Chester High School and were married at the Congregational Church in Chester in 1969, after John served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. John and Sandra now live in Chester and Venice, Florida. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.

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Ongoing activities include wagon rides, the Stringfield Springers old time string band, cheese sampling at the factory, children’s games on the Aldrich House lawn, and the Plymouth Historical Society’s The Villages of Old Plymouth exhibit. The championship round of the Coolidge Cup National Debate Tournament starts at 1 p.m., and Calvin Coolidge reenactor Tracy Messer presents “Recollections of 1919: The Boston Police Strike” at 3 p.m. For more information about the Declaration of Independence reading, Naturalization Ceremony, and Debate Tournament, call 802-672-3389. At the Museum & Education Center, visitors can see the award-winning permanent exhibition, More Than Two Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin Coolidge. This year’s temporary exhibit, Presidential Menagerie: The Coolidges and Their Pets, examines the important role animals played in the private life and public image of the Coolidge family. The pet exhibit was funded with generous support from the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation. For further information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov.

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LOCAL NEWS

Meszaros retires from city fire department

By Ed Larson

A 30 year veteran of the Rutland City Fire Department asked for and received a separation agreement which will take place at the end of the fiscal year. The agreement for Lt. Mark Meszaros was announced at a special meeting of the Board of Alderman that took place Thursday, June 27, in city hall. City Attorney Matt Bloomer issued the following statement: "At last night’s meeting, the Board of Aldermen authorized the Mayor to sign the attached Retirement Agreement. Lt. Meszaros has been on leave related to his diagnosis with pancreatic

cancer and agreed, for the benefit of department operations, to retire at the end of this fiscal year rather than seek to continue his use of the paid leave he has accrued over his 30+ year career as a city firefighter. His paid leave could have lasted until June 2020, so the $65,000 represents a savings to the city versus what he would have been paid had he stayed until that time and then retired." During the last year there has been a turnover of 11 veteran firefighters who have retired, transferred to other city departments, or negotiated early separation agreements.

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State settles Zullo lawsuit involving claims of racial bias traffic stop for $50,000

By Alan J. Keays/VTdigger

The state of Vermont has reached a $50,000 settlement in a lawsuit challenging the legality of a traffic by a Vermont State Police trooper of a black man in Rutland County more than five years ago. The settlement with Gregory Zullo was announced late Thursday, June 20 in a release from the Vermont State Police. “It’s a huge weight lifted off me,” Zullo said Friday morning of the settlement. “It’s been such a big rollercoaster from wayback-when to now.” He added, “It does send a message that if your constitutional rights are infringed you do have an ability to challenge that.” The case has been winding its way through the court system for years. The Vermont Supreme Court issued a {ruling earlier this year} holding that police can be liable for discriminatory searches and seizures. In its ruling, the high court did not specifically find that the trooper engaged in racial profiling, but, instead sent the case back to the lower court where those claims can be explored. According to the state police announcement, the settlement followed a lengthy mediation session Thursday evening in Burlington. The settlement states: “To resolve Gregory Zullo’s claim arising from the unreasonable stop and seizure conducted by former Trooper Lewis Hatch, the State of Vermont agrees to provide Mr. Zullo $50,000 and all costs of mediation. Mr. Zullo acknowledges the Vermont State Police’s longstanding commitment to fair and impartial policing and in exchange for the relief specified above, Gregory Zullo shall execute a General Release of the State of Vermont.” Zullo, of Rutland, was represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont. The ACLU-VT contended in its lawsuit that Zullo’s rights under the Vermont Constitution protecting him from unlawful search and seizure were violated. Lia Ernst, a staff attorney with ACLU-VT, said Friday morning that it was critical to Zullo to include language in the settlement about his “unreasonable” stop and seizure. “Although the Vermont Supreme Court has already ruled that the stop and seizure were unreasonable to have the state say the same was very important to Mr. Zullo,” Ernst said. Ernst said the parties arrived at the $50,000 settlement through negotiation, offering different figures until they “eventually coalesced around around a number that is mutually agreeable.” Ernst called the settlement a “win” for Zullo and all Vermonters. “It made new law that ensures that the state can be held liable for its employees’ unconstitutional acts,” Ernst said, “And, just as importantly, unconstitutional racial discriminatory stops will not be tolerated.” Vermont Department of Public Safety Commissioner Thomas D. Anderson

praised the resolution of the case in a statement. “This settlement resolves this years-long litigation in a fair manner for both the state and Mr. Zullo,” Anderson said. The case was appealed to the Vermont Supreme Court after Rutland Superior Court Judge Helen Toor granted judgment to the state, effectively throwing the case out. Toor ruled that Trooper Lewis Hatch’s stop of Zullo’s vehicle was not a violation his state constitutional rights regarding searches and seizures. The case highlighted issues of whether the trooper who pulled Zullo over, then searched and seized his vehicle, was engaging in racial profiling. It also raised the legal question of whether catching a whiff of pot justified the trooper’s actions. The ACLU, in its appeal, challenged police authority to keep using the “sniff test” in light of the 2013 state law decriminalizing possession of an ounce or less of marijuana. Decriminalization reduced the penalty for possession to a civil fine. Since the filing of the case, a new state law went into effect last year legalizing adult possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, as well as possession of a small number of marijuana plants. Zullo was never charged with a crime stemming from the traffic stop. Hatch, the state trooper who made the traffic stop, had a history of questionable searches often involving black men, according to a Seven Days report. He was fired from his job in 2016. According to court filings, Zullo, then 21, had left work on March 6, 2014, at Pico Ski Resort in Killington. He was traveling to Wallingford to visit a friend when he was pulled over by Hatch as a result of snow that allegedly covered the vehicle’s registration sticker on the license plate, according to a filing. In filings, ACLU-VT alleged that in choosing to pull over Zullo’s car, the trooper was engaging in racial profiling. After being pulled over, ACLU-VT stated in its appeal brief, Hatch ordered Zullo to exit his car based on the alleged faint odor of burnt marijuana. “Hatch seized Mr. Zullo unnecessarily for an hour and had Mr. Zullo’s car towed to the barracks for a search, which revealed no contraband,” the ACLU attorneys wrote. “To retrieve his car,” the filing stated, “Mr. Zullo walked and hitch-hiked eight miles home through sub-freezing temperatures, waited several hours at the barracks, and was forced to pay a $150 fee.” State police referred questions about the case to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, which couldn’t be reached Friday morning for comment. The video of the traffic stop, posted on YouTube by the ACLU, has had more than 67,000 views.

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LOCAL NEWS

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Resources Board said Connolly’s case is still pending. Depositions are due Aug. 15. Connolly declined comment and referred questions to his lawyer. Connolly’s lawyer, Brooke Dingledine, said she was unaware of the town’s proposed regulations. She’s argued that Connolly is being targeted when he’s one of many property owners renting their homes in Killington. If approved, Killington’s regulations would limit the number of people per bedroom to two and would require that homeowners provide a copy of a wastewater permit, among other stipulations. The town would use a service called Host Compliance, based in California, to help implement and enforce vacation rentals. Host Compliance would monitor vacation rental sites and ensure homeowners are compliant with rules and tax regulations. The new regulations are concerning for property management companies that have long taken advantage of the lucrative rental market in Killington. Fred Cercena of GetAway Vacations, Inc., who manages 50 properties and condominiums in Killington, called the regulations “totally ridiculous.” “It seems that the town officials don’t understand that short-term rentals bring in a tremendous amount of revenue to the town and the state,” he said. Dave McComb of Killington Vacation Rentals, Inc. who manages about 60 properties, said the regulations were a “a knee-jerk reaction” to the Connolly

Woodstock Rentals: continued from page 1 Village. “Short-term rentals aren’t removing affordable housing from the market in the Village,” he said, “because there is no affordable housing to remove.” However, the study led to the suggestion of the permit moratorium as “interim zoning.” Landlords attempting to obtain permits for renting out their properties short-term would be stuck during the review. State law requires both boards to gather and review information before enacting interim zoning. The moratoriums have to be advertised in the newspaper of record. “Interim zoning becomes effective once the public is able to view the official notice in the newspaper,” Brands wrote. Kahn told the Mountain Times there is a Trustees meeting July 8 to discuss whether or not to formally propose the moratorium. The Town and Village usually act nearly in sync, although they differ on the maximum short-term rentals transactions allowed per year, Kahn said. A large poster behind Sutherland listed meeting “guidelines” requir-

case. Many bedrooms in vacation homes are set up for more than two people. “They are going overboard with one bad player in the market,” McComb said. Killington is considered to be one of the most active towns in the state for short-term rentals. There are at least 900 short term-rental units in Killington, according to a report from Host Compliance—and that number seems to be growing. In March, Rented.com listed Killington as one of the best places to own a vacation rental. The ski town ranked fourth on a list of 150 towns, behind Pigeon Forge; Tennessee; Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Panama City Beach, Florida. Rented.com ranks vacation rental locations based on short-term rental profitability, insurance, taxes, maintenance expenses, the popularity of the area and local rental rates. Bristow said he gets at least one call a week from someone looking to purchase a home in Killington to turn into a short-term rental. “People call me all the time and say, ‘What permits do I need to have a short-term rental?’” Bristow said. Bristow said the Planning Commission’s document is an early draft, but commissioners want to have regulations in place by this fall, before the busy winter season begins. “This is all a very new field and Killington is turning out to be one of the bigger players,” Bristow said.

Hearing draws concerns

ing participants to address the chair, state their names and Town or Village residency and to speak only twice for a maximum of three minutes per contribution, among other directions. Dan Sullivan, who lives in West Woodstock, and three co-contributors all spoke in favor of preserving shortterm rentals as positive elements in the local economy. “More regulations on [short-term rentals] won’t solve Woodstock’s lowcost housing problem,” Sullivan said. “And short-term rentals don’t affect the hotels and motels either — they serve a different market.” Derek DeMoss, who owns rental properties in both the Town and Village, also spoke against the imposed regulations. “Offering low-cost rentals is difficult because of taxes and the cost of maintenance,” DeMoss said. “With [short-term rentals] I can make up the losses on my long-term rentals. If you terminate (short-term rentals), it will actually hurt affordable housing.” Frank O’Connor said tourism is fueled by millennials, who don’t stay in traditional hospitality venues. “Our competition for visitors is

other towns and areas,” O’Connor said. “They are competing for the (short-term rentals) business. We should be aggressively pursuing this market.” Two innkeepers said they have no objection to short-term rentals as long as they live up to the regulations for safety and hospitality taxes. “No one wants to get rid of (shortterm rentals) — we just want enforced rules and regulations. It’s about keeping community fairness across the board,” said Patrick Fultz, the owner of Sleep Woodstock. Complaints were specific — one resident said the short-term rentals next door to her had people constantly coming and going at all hours. Others complained that several short-term rentals are owned by out-of-state landlords who don’t adhere to the rules. Selectboard member Keri Cole reacted to remarks about regulations violations, saying Brands is in charge administering housing regulations, and he has little enforcement power beyond citing violations.

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STATE NEWS

State celebrates new Montreal bridge Vermont Secretary of Transportation Joe Flynn attended the inauguration of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge in Montreal on June 28. The bridge is a milestone in transportation infrastructure improvements built to accommodate and expand the flow of international traffic between the Montreal area, Vermont, and points farther south in the U.S. “The financial commitments made by the Canadian federal government to ensure completion of this new bridge, along with the Province of Quebec’s connecting highway Auto-route 35, are criti-

cal elements supporting the economy and transportation corridors that serve Vermont and the northeastern United States,” said Flynn. The 2.1-mile bridge spans the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and Brossard and took about four years to build. At the height of construction activity, more than 1,600 people worked on the project, which was designed and built to last 125 years. The bridge has three lanes in each direction, a central corridor for public transit, and a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians. Also in attendance at the inaugural ceremony were Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Francois-Philippe Champagne, the minister of transport, the Quebec minister of transport; and the mayors of Montreal and Brossard. An estimated 50 million vehicles are expected to cross the bridge annually.

Courtesy Vermont Agency of Transportation.

Canadian Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Francois-Philippe Champagne and Vt. Secretary of Transportation Joe Flynn celebrate the new bridge in Montreal.

Vermont sees 7 percent rise in maple production

By Ellie French/VTDigger

Vermont’s maple syrup production is on the rise. A new report from the USDA shows the state’s maple output increased by 7 percent between 2018 and 2019. Likely accounting for the boost was a 6 percent increase in tap numbers across the state during that time, according to Mark Isselhardt, a maple specialist at UVM’s Proctor Maple Research Center. Isselhardt said per tap yield was also slightly up, with individual taps producing, on average, close to 1 percent more than the previous year. Additionally, he pointed out that this year’s sap run was sweeter than average, which means that the sap collected can be turned into more syrup than usual. “Maple is a unique thing,” Isselhardt said. “It involves a natural, non-processed product that comes from continuous forestcovered landscape, and there’s a lot of people getting in on it. It has a lot of potential.” Isselhardt said that growth is

likely concentrated in certain parts of the state. Franklin County produces more syrup than the rest of the state “by quite a bit,” he said, which makes untapped trees harder to find, though they are also the areas where sugarmakers’ work is most focused. Other big areas include Essex and Caledonia counties, he noted. This season was also about half as long as the one before it. The 2019 season lasted 34 days, while the 2018 season was 52 days. But according to Isselhardt, that doesn’t have much impact on output. “Season length is kind of an odd measurement,” Isselhardt said. “Sap flow doesn’t follow a very orderly pattern. The bulk of the syrup made any given year comes from relatively few of those days.” The average per-gallon price of Vermont maple syrup was $45.30 in 2018. Most expensive was Connecticut syrup, at $62.90, while cheapest was Indiana’s $41/gallon syrup. But Isselhardt said that largely has to do with how Vermont is selling its syrup 87 percent

of the state’s sales were bulk, while 4 percent was sold wholesale, and 9 percent sold retail. In Connecticut and Indiana, on the other hand, just 5 percent of sales were bulk. Vermont, which produces about half of the country’s maple syrup, is the largest producer in the United States, followed by New York and New Hampshire, which together produce less than half as much as Vermont. Isselhardt noted that the data the USDA uses is all reported voluntarily. He said it’s not always the most accurate, but that they’re the only numbers they have to go on. He said if more maple producers filled out the surveys, the accuracy would improve. “It’s interesting to see how each season is different, especially in terms of concern about how climate impacts maple production,” Isselhardt said. “For the past two years, it’s been cold, so luckily we haven’t had to be too concerned about high temperature events — but climate matters.”

Vermont companies play on the world stage

By Julia Purdy

Scattered around Vermont’s small towns and rural areas are scores of small-to-medium sized businesses. Many of them are subcontractors delivering high-tech or specialty products to large corporations or supplying finished materials to industries. What is less known is Vermont’s participation in the international marketplace. With a GDP the size of Libya’s, Vermont’s total GDP in 2017 included 11.5 percent in international exports of goods and services. That year, Canada and Mexico were significant trading partners, importing $1.3 billion in goods from Vermont. The data, from 2017, comes from a study of the impacts

on U.S. employment of international trade, prepared by Trade Partnership Worldwide for the Vermont Business Roundtable. In its April 29, 2019 issue, Vermont Business (VermontBiz) magazine out of South Burlington cited a study from the Vermont Business Roundtable (VBR), which found that 89,300 jobs in Vermont are supported by international trade. The report breaks down the top Vermont exports in 2017. In all, 1,086 Vermont businesses export, 86 percent of them being small and medium sized businesses. Vermont’s high-tech industry ranks seventh nationally in semiconductors and components exports ($1.6 billion), VT Exports, page 11

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Honoring the fourth of July

By Angelo Lynn

As we approach the nation’s Fourth of July celebration this year, it’s worth noting the reason: The 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, to escape what they considered the heavy hand of the British empire. In the ensuing struggle to gain American independence, we would become a nation of migrants, pushing aside Native Americans to make room for an ever-increasing tide of newcomers over the next 233 years — a tide that continues to this day. And for much of that time, the strength of the nation has been associated with the nation’s gracious policy of acceptance as symbolized by the incredible gift in 1886 to Americans from France — the Statue of Liberty, whose famous poem ends with these lines: “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” For almost 133 years, the statue has been recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, representing a country noted for its tolerance and gracious welcome. Trump’s vision of America sullies that tradition. And in his callous disregard of the health and welfare of those immigrants knocking at our door, he is not only causFourth of July, page 9

The plastic bag ban strips our freedom

By Rob Roper

Activists and politicians around Vermont are preening with pride about having passed the nation’s broadest ban on plastic bags and plastic products, with a promise (in the form of a study committee) of more to come. As citizens of an ostensibly free society founded upon the principle of limited government, this is not something we should be pleased about. This bag ban is a truly authoritarian/totalitarian policy. Given that in the current national political atmosphere words like authoritarian, dictatorial, police state, etc. are being thrown about quite a bit, it is probably important to revisit what those terms really mean: Au·thor·i·tar·i·an. Adjective. 1. Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom. To·tal·i·tar·i·an. Adjective 1. Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. With the bag ban, for example, rather than allow merchants the personal freedom to decide whether or not to provide plastic bags, and customers the freedom to choose what kind of bag they would prefer, the state has usurped and centralized the “authority” to dictate that decision to us, and we are to strictly obey – or the police will force us to. Hence, it is an authoritarian policy. I also call it totalitarian because in a totalitarian system the totality of decision making for the citizenry rests with the state. If we citizens are not at liberty to decide for ourselves something as minute as “paper or plastic,” what decisions can’t the state make for us? This is not limited government; it’s limitless government. “Total” Plastic Bag, page 9

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U.S. spending priorities are wrong Dear Editor, Recently, a key Senate panel has given bipartisan approval to a modified version of President Trump’s $4 billionplus request to care for tens of thousands of migrant refugees on the southern U.S. border. I was pleased to hear this approval, particularly after Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy and others described the condition of the federal facilities holding migrant refugees as terrible and overcrowded. Indeed, as the most powerful nation on earth, the United States needs to allocate more aid to improve the living conditions for people suffering in abject poverty locally and globally. Global poverty is an imminent issue with countless success stories of improved conditions for individuals through foreign aid. Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, the budget proposed by the present administration makes no funding for the State Department and USAID through the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). OCO funds make up approximately one-third of the international aid budget. Meanwhile, the budget proposes an increase to the already abundant military and defense budget. Of the $700 billion that is proposed to be spent on defense per annum, if $30 billion was spent to solve world hunger, The Borgen Project states that it would be eradicated. Indeed, less than .7 percent of all federal expenditures can save lives. Alleviating global poverty is in the country’s best interest. By lifting people from poverty to consumers, more jobs will be created, and economic improvement will be seen nationally. Let us take action by supporting our Senate members, such as Vermont Sens. Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, who have requested a reduction in funding for defense to channel into international aid and let us urge others to do the same. Monique Tania Santoso, Middlebury

Killington public safety building bids are alarming Dear Editor, As reported by a staff report in the June 24 issue of the Mountain Times, the Killington Select Board approved bids that were significantly over Dew Construction’s budgets for: Mechanical: APPROVED BIDS V. 36.5 percent higher than DEW’S BUDGETS Dew budget DOES NOT PROVIDE Concrete: 32.2 percent MUCH CONFIDENCE higher than Dew budget IN THE PROJECT SprinBEING COMPLETED kler:18.5 percent higher WITHIN BUDGET. than Dew budget Electrical: 27.9 percent higher than dew budget I sure hope that the Select Board negotiated a contract with Dew Construction that protects the town from the total cost for the completed public safety building, not to exceed the $ 4.7 million total budgeted. The people providing public safety services to the town, the townspeople and tourists visiting Killington, should have an excellent facility. Approved bids v. Dew’s budgets does not provide much confidence in the project being completed within budget. Bernie Krasnoff, Killington

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CAPITOL QUOTES On the governor’s vetoes...

“I’m deeply disappointed that Gov. Phil Scott vetoed the gun violence prevention bill. Had it become law, this public health and safety measure would have prevented impulsive acts of self-harm and violence. Many suicide attempts occur with little planning during a short-term crisis and 90% of firearm suicide attempts result in death. Instituting a short waiting period would allow the heated moment to pass and help to prevent the tragedy of suicide,” Said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson.

“Our new budget will help protect the most vulnerable Vermonters through additional investments in mental health, child protection and more,” Said Gov. Phil Scott.

“S.37, at its core, was about, under certain circumstances, making the polluter pick up the tab. Vermont is rightly proud to be home to some of the nation’s pioneers of corporate social responsibility…With the governor’s veto of S.37, Vermont has missed a chance to strengthen our state’s reputation for corporate responsibility,” Said Sen. Pro Tem Tim Ashe.

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ing economic harm to vast areas of the country with low unemployment, but casting a worldwide vision of America as one of unsuspected cruelty and disregard for human life, similar in tone to the harsh tactics of dictators we have long chastised. Nor have Trump’s ruthless tactics worked. On the contrary, migrants are stacked up at our southern border in unprecedented numbers. Rather than help alleviate the problem at its source, Trump compounds it. The news of this crisis is shocking: According to a recent statement Rep. Peter Welch delivered on the floor of the house last week, he said that in June, “140,000 people showed up seeking asylum: 84,000 families, 11,000 children. But everything, every single thing that the Trump administration is doing, led by President Trump himself, is making a very dire situation worse. “First, start with the definition that our President gives for what’s going on. It’s the arrival of rapists, of criminals, of gang members, when every single one of us who has been on that heartbreaking trip to the Southern border knows it’s children, it’s women, it’s families who are fleeing violence, who are fleeing gang members, who are fleeing destitution in grinding poverty… “Second, by defining the crisis as an invasion of criminals… the Trump policy is to treat these people worse than criminals. First, starting with the family separation policy where children literally were yanked out of the arms of their parents. Many of those children still don't know

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where their father or their mother is. That is being done in your name and mine with the full authority of the American government, in the widespread opposition of the American people. “And then, when these people are in our custody, the imposition of cruel and brutal conditions on children and innocent people... We had a Trump attorney in federal court arguing, that when it came to fulfilling the duty that we had holding in custody, children, that it was okay to deny them toothbrushes, soap, access to showers, sanitary conditions, sleeping on cement floors in frigid conditions. This is shocking, it's unnecessary, and it’s inhumane. “…This must end. We must immediately return all children to their parents, provide humane, sanitary, and safe conditions for those seeking asylum, and we must work with El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to improve conditions in those countries… not withdraw hundreds of millions of dollars in aid as the President decrees… The response to this crisis must not be cruelty. Enforce our laws - yes. Work with Central American governments - yes, but treat all who seek America’s help with respect and dignity.” As we celebrate the Fourth, let us honor the nation’s traditions that made us known throughout the world as noble, generous and tolerant — riches that attracted the world’s best to our shores and truly made us a great nation. Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.

Ban looks like a power grab

control. Sadly, way too many policies becoming law these days are authoritarian, robbing us of individual liberty and requiring obedience to centralized, government decision making. The state has assumed the authority to decide whether or not we must purchase health insurance, what kind, and from whom; where our children must go to school and what they will learn there; everything down to what kind of light bulbs we can use and, increasingly, what kind of electricity we must buy to power those bulbs. The list goes on and on as this seems to be the “progressive” vision. But this is not, as the chant says, “what democracy looks like.” This is what an authoritarian police state looks like. A society based on individual liberty, as our is (or was), leaves the people free to make decisions for and amongst themselves. The legitimate role of government in such a society is to ensure that private decisions are made “free of force and fraud.” In other words, government is supposed to protect citizens from other citizens who want to force us to do things against our consent. It is certainly not supposed to be the entity doing the forcing! Government is always, by its very nature, an agent of force. It has what has

been aptly described as a “monopoly on legitimate violence.” What makes ours a uniquely free, democratic, and nonauthoritarian society is that our Constitution, when followed, limits to a vast degree where and when that violence can be employed. Hence the oft-repeated language in our Bill of Rights like “Congress shall make no law,” rights “shall not be infringed,” government can’t take action “without the consent of the owner”. With respect to most aspects of our daily lives, we do not have to obey government so long as we deal on a peaceful, mutually consensual basis with our fellow citizens. And this is a good thing. When outcomes are by necessity determined as a result of mutual consent it fosters understanding, cooperation, innovation, diversity, shared value and values. This dynamic is what has made the United States the most prosperous and diverse nation in human history. On the other hand, when outcomes are the result of one side extracting its agenda from another through force, it leads to anger, resentment, and reactive hostility. We can see this today as government force injects itself into more and more aspects of our lives.

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By Julia Purdy

Summer baseball begins

Time to count bats Bomoseen State Park in Fair Haven was the meeting place June 28 for a tutorial on spotting for bats, conducted by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Volunteer training was conducted by Small Mammals Biologist Alyssa Bennett. Each year at midsummer, Fish & Wildlife conducts a bat count throughout Vermont. The summer count is important for monitoring the spread of the deadly white-nose syndrome among little brown bat populations. The little brown bat has been placed on Vermont’s endangered species list as one of the more vulnerable bat species. Trained volunteers, sitting in backyards at dusk and fighting off mosquitoes, tally up little brown bat numbers by literally counting bats as they emerge from roofs for their nocturnal hunting. The bats are all females that gather in “maternity wards” in the spring. The survey not only makes a tally of adults but also helps to predict the all-important next generation, since bats produce only one pup per year. Commenting on the preliminary results at the end of last September, Bennett reported that long-term data suggested a generally stable population of little brown bats among the sites observed. Since 2012, despite an alarming 90 percent loss overall, “the small, surviving population appears to be holding steady in our state,” Bennett said in a press release. The first outbreak in Vermont was discovered in 2008-2009. Bennett said people reported dead bats on lawns, porches, rooftops, and cave entrances.

Rutland’s American Legion baseball can make even steamy summer nights exciting as high school teams display their prowess for cheering families and friends. Vermont American Legion baseball has two divisions: Northern and Southern. The top four teams in each division will get to play in the double-elimination state tournament, to be held in Colchester and Essex, July 27-31. The winners will move on to the regional tournament in late summer. Rivalry among the Southern Division, which includes Rutland Post 31, is getting intense. On Saturday, July 6, Post 31 will take on Bellows Falls in a home game. On Sunday, July 7, Post 31 will play a doubleheader against Randolph at Randolph Union H.S., at noon and 3 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 9-10, Post 31 will try to beat its nemesis Lake Region at Castleton, 5 p.m. both days. Post 31 just prevailed over White River Junction in a double header Saturday, June 29. Post 31’s home games are played at St. Peter’s Field at River and Meadow streets (St. Joseph Avenue, to be exact). Get there early for a parking spot.

Vermont State Fairgrounds to see upgrades The Rutland County Agricultural Society, which has managed the fair for 173 years, plans improvements for this year’s fair that will enhance the Fair experience. The Fair museum, located in the Vermont Building, will be expanded and modernized. And horselovers will love changes to the barn and arena: new stalls and a better arena layout. The hope is that equine events will be attracted to the fair grounds throughout the year.

Vermont grants help farmers meet clean water goals, improve management Five Rutland County dairy farms have collectively been awarded $165,000 in grants for improvements to help them comply with the state’s 2016 Clean Water Act. Agency of Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts cited the financial aid as contributing to “lasting investments in environmental stewardship by reducing runoff and

improving manure management, soil health and the long-term viability of these businesses.” The farms are: Walnut Hill Farm and Woodlawn Holsteins, Pawlet; Larson Farm & Creamery, Wells; Saltis Farm Inc., Poultney; and Seward Farm; East Wallingford. Now in its second year, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board’s Farm and Forest Viability Pro-

gram issued $507,000 in water quality grants to farms in Addison, Orleans, and Rutland counties, leveraging an additional $4.9 million for capital improvement projects. The grants are matched by the farmers’ funds, bank loans, and grant funding from the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service and Tebbetts’ agency, according to a press release.

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Library brings the moon to Rutland By Julia Purdy

Road work completed on West Street People don’t give a lot of thought to roads unless something impedes traffic. For those wondering about the little job on West Street earlier this summer: Rutland Dept. of Public Works was working in the shoulder of a short section of West Street across from Meadow Street. The job spun off from the repaving job last year, when the DPW straightened a section of the street by removing an unnecessary bow in the northern edge of the pavement. This summer, the old excess road edge was removed and a new concrete curb has been installed, to be backfilled and grass planted along its northern edge The project was scheduled to be completed by the end of June, City Engineer Jim Rotondo told the Mountain Times.

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11th in maple products ($62 million), and 19th in dairy products ($63 million). In 2017, Vermont sold its goods and services in 139 countries and territories, with the top markets being Canada ($1.2 billion), China ($287 million), and Hong Kong ($269 million). Other growing trade partners include the Netherlands, Australia, Peru and Korea. Not surprisingly with the legalization of medical marijuana in 2004, the study found that export of “pharmaceuticals and medicines” increased by 179 percent between 2007 and 2017, reaching $26 million in 2017. As well, foreign investment in Vermont facilities and plants increases yearly, the report said. In 2016 foreign companies employed 11,100 Vermonters, Canada and Switzerland lead. How does this translate to employment in Vermont? The report found that net employment related to trade with China and Canada was about 17,000 jobs; with Mexico, about 11,000 jobs; and with the European Union, about 13,000 jobs. The Vermont Business Roundtable is an independent, nonpartisan, private, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization of 100 Vermont CEOs from all sectors of the Vermont economy that offers data for informed long-range policymaking in Vermont. Rutland’s Mark K. Foley Jr., owner of MKF Properties and Foley linen service in Rutland, chairs the Roundtable.

Rutland Free Library is hosting a display of genuine moon rocks on loan from NASA in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong’s historic “giant leap for mankind.” Events will happen from Monday, July 15 – the anniversary of the launch – through Saturday, July 20. July 20 will be 50 years to the day since Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans on the moon, in 1969. Kids of all ages will be able to touch the moon rocks, examine them under a microscope and learn all about them with NASA KIDS OF ALL AGES Ambassador Tom Estill. We’ll have a display with lots to explore (including letters warning WILL BE ABLE TO President Kennedy why a manned mission TOUCH THE MOON to the moon was impossible!), models of spacecraft, photos, and much more. Even get ROCKS. your name on a microchip destined for a Mars mission! Estill, who was an aerospace education specialist at NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for several years, now teaches science at Christ the King School in Rutland. He was the person to suggest that NASA might make the moon rocks available for the 50th anniversary. The moon rocks display will be available in the children’s area from 3-8 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Thursday and Friday, July 18-19. There is no sign-up and all programs for the week are free for anyone to attend. Special events for the week launch with Ronald Place, a retired IBM engineering manager who worked as a NASA launch technician on Apollo missions 8 through 13. He will be discussing “My adventures as a launch technician on Apollo 8 and 11,” on Monday, July 15, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Fox Room. This talk is for teens and adults. Younger children are welcome to view the moon rocks downstairs during the talk. Then Saturday, July 20, is the Apollopalooza. Tom Estill will be set up in the Fox Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A full moon rocks display there, with the microscope, the full collection of articles and photos, and the Mars Rover sign-up station will be available. Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will join the fun with an activity (outside, weather permitting), and help kids get an outer-space photo op. “Rutland Free Library is incredibly fortunate to have a moon rocks display for the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon,” said Randal Smathers, director of the library. “We are excited to be able to mark such an historic moment right here in Rutland.”

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Three arrested for drug dealing in Rutland Three people were arrested for selling drugs in the Rutland area following an investigation. Brent Campbell, 35, of Waterbury, Connecticut was arrested along with Jeffrey Haynes, 37, of Rutland and Marlana Gibeault, 46, of Rutland. The three appeared in United States District Court in Burlington following their arrests on charges related to the distribution of heroin and fentanyl. Campbell and Haynes were also charged with engaging in a conspiracy to distribute heroin. The Vermont Drug Task Force and Federal Bureau of Investigation used confidential informants under the supervision of the Vermont Drug Task Force to conduct purchases of controlled substances from Campbell, Haynes, and Gibeault. Police said they made five separate purchases of controlled substances. The drug task force and the FBI arrested Campbell on June 25 and executed

Brent Campbell

a federal search warrant at a storage unit in Rutland, where police found approximately half a kilogram of cocaine. Campbell appeared before United States Magistrate Judge John M. Conroy in Burlington on June 26 to answer charges of conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine base, and distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base. Campbell was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. Haynes and Gibeault appeared before Judge Conroy on June 27. Haynes is charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine base, and distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base. Gibeault is charged with the distribution of heroin and fentanyl. Gibeault was released on conditions while a detention hearing for Haynes was held on June 28. In addition to the Vermont Drug Task Force and the FBI, members from the Rutland City Police and Vermont State Police-Rutland Barracks assisted with the arrest and search warrant.

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Cavendish to hold plastic use workshop With a ban on single-use plastics in Vermont starting July 2020, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is offering a special workshop to help prepare for the change ahead. On Sunday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, will offer “Replacing Plastics,” a hands on workshop that provides participants a chance to: make their own tote bags from old T-shirts; use the Japanese fabric wrapping Furoshiki to fold a beach towel so it doubles as a pillow and a carrying case; see a demonstration of converting a milk jug into a “pooper scooper,” and receive a handout on options for replacing single use plastics. This workshop is free and open to the public. Bring an old T-shirt. While there will be beach towels available for people to try folding; you may prefer to bring your own. The museum is located at 1958 Main St. Cavendish VT. For more information about the workshop, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield @icloud. com.

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From left, Sharon Bixby, Jill Humpfer Tofferi, Brigid Sullivan, Mark Huntley, Mary K. Crowley and Barbara LeMire pass the gavel to new Ludlow Rotary President Mark Huntley

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Lego Club

3 p.m. Lego club at Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington, Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. during the school year. Ages 6+.

Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)

3 p.m. The outdoor summer market is held every Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. in Depot Park (in front of WalMart), Rutland. 75+ vendors selling farm fresh veggies and fruits, ﬂowers, specialty foods, hot foods, eggs, artisan cheeses, handcrafted breads, maple syrup, Vermont crafts, jars of every type, and more; plus hard goods and services. vtfarmersmarket.org.

Brandon Book Sale

4 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library holds used book sale, through October. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Amazing selection for all ages, ﬁction and non-ﬁction. For May, BOGO. 4 Franklin St., Brandon.

FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR AT DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY

6 p.m. Fireworks, Sportsman 100, Sprint Cars, Enduro at Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s Firecracker Spectacular. 6-10 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18, kids 12 and under free. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com. 2743 Route 22A, West Haven.

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AJGA at GMNGC

7 a.m. AJGA Killington Junior Golf Championships at Green Mountain National Golf Course, July 1-4. Open tournament, boys and girls ages 12-19. Today, second round oﬀ Nos. 1 and 10 tees. First and second waves. Come watch the best junior players in the country! Free admission for spectating. Course closed for other play. ajga.org; gmngc.com. Barrows Towne Road, Killington.

All Levels Yoga

8:30 a.m. All levels Kripalu at Killington Yoga with Alison Hans. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.

Serenity Gentle Yoga

10 a.m. Gentle yoga class helps strengthen, stretch, and lengthen the body gradually, while bringing mindful awareness to breath. Culminates with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath. Great for beginners and practiced yogis. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. sollunafarm.com.

Summer Reading Program

10 a.m. Pawlet Library Summer Reading Program, Wednesdays through July 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-6, advance registration encouraged, space is limited.Free. pawletpubliclibrary.wordpress.com. 141 School St., Pawlet.

Active Seniors Lunch

12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 908-783-1050. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.

KMBC Bike Bum Race Series

1 p.m. Returns July 10, no race this week! Killington Mountain Bike Club holds races in Killington Bike Park, Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. for all ages. Individuals or teams. Held on Middle Step It Up to Wiggle. After party at JAX Food & Games, 5:30-7 p.m. killington.com.

Dorset Theatre Festival

2 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival opens summer season with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives.” Today, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows. Get tickets or season pass at dorsettheaterfestival.org. 104 Cheney Road, Dorset. Preview tonight.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Race

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Clear River Tavern in Pittsﬁeld, 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $21. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

Brownsville Independence Day

6 p.m. Held at Ascutney Mountain, on the polo ﬁeld next to Outdoor Center, 6-9 p.m. Music by Firehouse Six Dixieland Brass Band plus Cheryl the Clown. Food vendors, Harpoon Brewery, ﬁreworks at dusk. Brownsville.

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Independence Day

AJGA at GMNGC 7 a.m. AJGA Killington Junior Golf Championships at Green Mountain National Golf Course, July 1-4. Open tournament, boys and girls ages 12-19. Today, Finals, round oﬀ Nos. 1 and 10 tees. Awards at 2 p.m. Course closed to public. ajga.org; gmngc.com. Barrows Towne Road, Killington.

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

Freeride Junkies JumpFest

8 a.m. Join the MTB Freeride Junkies for whips, jumps, and more at Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Look for it on Facebook for more info.

Woodstock Fourth Events

8:30 a.m. Celebrate July 4th in Woodstock! 43rd John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race and Kids Fun Run starts 8:30 a.m. on the Village Green. Followed by music, awards. Billings Old Vermont 4th 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with ice cream making, wagon rides, sack races, spelling bee, old time baseball, and more (admission). Woodstock UHS at 6 p.m.: kids’ activities, Touch a Truck event, bbq cookout, ice cream, ice skating at Union Arena, music, ﬂag ceremony, and ﬁreworks at dusk. townofwoodstock. org.

Rochester July 4 Events

8:30 a.m. Independence Day events in Rochester: Pierce Hall Community Center annual Independence Day 5K walk/run begins 8:30 a.m.; kids fun run begins 9 a.m. Behind Rochester School. Parade begins 11 a.m. moves along Route 100 towards town, ending at Village Park, for bbq, games, reading of Declaration of Independence, live music, and more.

Town of Killington Fourth Events

9 a.m. Killington events held on River Road: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friends of Library book and gift sale at Sherburne Memorial Library; 10 a.m. parade starting at Fusion Fitness, to Johnson Rec Center. 11 a.m. pool opens. 11:30 a.m. fireman’s bbq. Raffle 12-3 p.m. Field games at 1 p.m. Bellow flop contest 3:#0 p.m. Live music at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Playgroup

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

6:15 p.m. Maclure Library oﬀers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Free Knitting Class

6:30 p.m. Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail. com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

Reading Frederick Douglass

6:30 p.m. Castleton Free Library hosts reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech from 1852, “The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.” All welcome to read parts of the speech. Library has copies, castletonfreelibrary.org. Held on the library steps - moves indoors in case of weather. Main St., Castleton. Free, open to all. Refreshments served.

Song Circle

7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Fiddlers especially welcome. Donations appreciated. 802-775-1182.

Village Harmony

7:30 p.m. Led by Larry Gordon, at North Universalist Church, Woodstock. Traditional songs from Bosnia, Georgia, Galicia Spain, Corsica Ghana South Africa, American shape note and gospel and French Brouque Work by Charpentier. 802-672-1797. Suggested donation: $5-$15.

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Story Time

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

Killington Bone Builders

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

Mendon Bone Builders

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

Brownsville Independence Day

10 a.m. Held in Brownsville Village, West Windsor. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food, music, crafts, games, book sale. Parade 1 p.m.

Coolidge Birthday Celebration

10 a.m. President Calvin Coolidge birthday celebration at Coolidge Site, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m. naturalization ceremony, noon march to cemetery - Vt. National Guardsman will place wreath from White House on Calvin Coolidge’s gravesite. Plus, old-time string band, barbecue, birthday cake, historic craft demos, wagon rides. 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth.

Castleton July 4th

11 a.m. All welcome to Castleton’s 4th of July post-parade party on the Village Green, immediately following the parade at 11 a.m. - from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Food trucks, music, ice cream, bbq, games, family fun, kids’ games, more.

Dorset Theatre Festival

2 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival opens summer season with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives.” Tonight, Community Partner Night. Get tickets or season pass at dorsettheaterfestival.org. 104 Cheney Road, Dorset.

Killington Farmers’ Market

3:30 p.m. The Killington Farmers’ Market returns to Church of Our Saviour on Mission Farm Road, oﬀ Route 4. Nine vendors, and more to come. Weekly market, Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

All Levels Yoga

5:30 p.m. All levels Kripalu at Killington Yoga with Alison Hans. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.

Thursday Night Ride Series

5:30 p.m. Weekly mountain bike ride at various locations throughout Slate Valley Trails and beyond. slatevalleytrails.org for details and locations weekly. Rides 1.5-2 hours, friendly, no drop pace. info@slatevalleytrails.org. Poultney.

Bridge Club

6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.

Youth Mountain Bike Group

6 p.m. Rutland Rec youth mountain bike club group - open to all grade 3-12 kids, from any town. Need: mountain bike with gears, helmet, closed toe shoes, appropriate attire. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. at Giorgetti/Pine Hill Park, Oak St. Ext., Rutland. Through July 25. Register at pinehillpark.org.

Summer Smash

6:30 p.m. Woodbooger’s Demolition Derby at Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 South Main St., Rutland. 6:30-10 p.m. Gates open 4:30 p.m. Derby at 6:30 p.m. vermontstatefair.net. Entry starts at $10 and up. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Footloose!

7 p.m. Chandler’s annual 4th of July youth musical: “Footloose!” the musical! Featuring over 70 area youth. Tickets at chandler-arts.org or 802-7286464. 71 Main St., Randolph.

Rutland Town Fireworks

8 p.m. Annual 4th of July show at Northwood Pool, Post Road, Rutland. 8-10 p.m. rutlandtown.com. Fireworks at dusk.

Fireworks Extravaganza

9:45 p.m. Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. Biggest and best display around! Inclement weather moves them to July 5, 9:45 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JULY 5

Open Swim **

8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.

Story Time

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

Jackson Gore Summer Music Series

6 p.m. Friday night tradition at Okemo Mountain Resort, free lawn concerts in Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. 6-9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket - no outside alcohol allowed. okemo.com.

Footloose!

7 p.m. Chandler’s annual 4th of July youth musical: “Footloose!” the musical! Featuring over 70 area youth. Tickets at chandler-arts.org or 802-7286464. 71 Main St., Randolph.

Dorset Theatre Festival

7:30 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival opens summer season with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives.” Get tickets or season pass at dorsettheaterfestival.org. 104 Cheney Road, Dorset.

Brandon Book Sale

11 a.m. Brandon Free Public Library holds used book sale, through October. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Amazing selection for all ages, ﬁction and non-ﬁction. For May, BOGO. 4 Franklin St., Brandon.

Knitting Group

12 p.m. Maclure Library oﬀers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Rochester Farmers’ Market

3 p.m. Rochester Farmers’ Market on the Village Park, Route 100. Fresh ﬂowers, seasonal veggies and fruits, honey, maple products, hand-made items, jewelry, baked goods, live music and much more. 3-6 p.m. Fridays.

Charity’s Returns

3 p.m. Charity’s reopens for the summer with new outdoor dining area, lawn games, free pool, Frank Chase on piano. 3-10 p.m. 2194 Killington Road, Killington.

Ludlow Farmers’ Market

JULY 4 CELEBRATIONS

4 p.m. Every Friday, Memorial Day to Columbus Day, 4-7 p.m. on the front lawn of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St., Ludlow. 30+ local vendors. Rain or shine.

Long Trail Summer Music Series

4 p.m. Long Trail Brewery hosts Thursday evening concerts in July and August, live music from local/regional acts, with fresh beers and patio menu. 4-7 p.m. This week, Krishna Guthrie Band. Route 4, Bridgewater Corners.

Brandon Street Dance

5 p.m. Kick oﬀ of Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration, street dance 5-10 p.m. with music by DJ Jam Man Entertainment. Food served in Seminary Park. Events continue next day! Brandon.org for details.

Pop Up Market

5 p.m. Newberry Market in White River Junction hosts monthly pop up markets, 5-8 p.m. Featuring local artisans, jewelry, gift cards, artwork, photography, Lularoe, books, more. First Fridays. $25 vendor space. newberrymarketwrj@gmail.com. 19 S Main St, White River Junction.

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9 p.m. Join the Foundry at Summit Pond for Independence Day celebration at dark. Get tickets for Mich Ultra VIP Viewing Venue at foundrykillington. com.

SATURDAY JULY 6

Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)

5 p.m. The Alley Gallery holds opening reception for “Exactitude” by Christian Aaron Mendoza, 5-8 p.m. Center St., Rutland. Exhibit through Aug. 10. Artist talk July 6 at 7 p.m. with Mendoza, to hear about his artistic process.

9 a.m. The outdoor summer market is held every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Depot Park (in front of WalMart), Rutland. 75+ vendors selling farm fresh veggies and fruits, ﬂowers, specialty foods, hot foods, eggs, artisan cheeses, handcrafted breads, maple syrup, Vermont crafts, jars of every type, and more; plus hard goods and services. vtfarmersmarket.org.

Opening Reception

Brandon Book Sale

VSO Summer Festival Tour

Arts & Crafts Fair

Opening Reception

5 p.m. Opening reception for “In Black and White/Then and Now” at B&G Gallery, 71-75 Merchants Row, Rutland. Works by Leonard Ragouzeos. 5-8 p.m. Free refreshments, music. Same night as opening at Alley Gallery. Exhibit through Aug. 3. 5:30 p.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra summer festival tour “Strike Up the Orchestra!” at Suicide Six Ski Area, So. Pomfret. Includes “Liberty Bell March,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” compositions from “Captain Marvel,” “Superman Returns,” and “Jurassic Park.” Fireworks close the evening. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. vso.org for tickets and info. Rain site, Woodstock Union High School.

9 a.m. Brandon Free Public Library holds used book sale, through October. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Amazing selection for all ages, ﬁction and non-ﬁction. For May, BOGO. 4 Franklin St., Brandon. 9 a.m. Maclure Library holds fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors: $20/ table - tamara. hitchcock@gmail.com. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

West Pawlet Town-Wide Events

9 a.m. West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary hosts Town Wide Tag Sale, Giant Raﬄe, Chicken Barbecue, Flea Market, Food Sale at the ﬁrehouse, 2806 Rt. 153, West Pawlet. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Battle of Hubbardton Revolutionary War Encampment

9:30 a.m. 242nd anniversary of only Revolutionary War battle in Vermont honored at living history weekend. Re-enactors portray soldiers, plus tactical military and special demos, guided camp and interactive battleﬁeld tours, camp life activities, kids’ activities, sutler’s row, illustrated talks. Food stands. Hubbardton Battleﬁeld, 5696 Monument Hill Rd, Castleton. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cooler in the Mountains

3:30 p.m. Killington Resort’s free summer concert series at Snowshed Base Area. Family friendly event, 3:30-6 p.m. This week, Mo Lowda. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy! killington.com.

7 p.m. Folk-rock band David Rosane & the Zookeepers perform “Across the ZOO-niverse” tour at Pierce Hall Community Center, Main St., Rochester. The Three Sues open the show. Admission by donation, to beneﬁt the Rochester Public Library.

FOLA Film

10 a.m. Brandon’s huge July 4 parade lines up and follow Park Village, north of Brandon town. New time at 10 a.m. this year! Events follow: silent auction, family games and activities, live music, vendors, food, Li’l Debbie Swiss Roll eating contest, karaoke, community supper, DJ Jam Man, and ﬁreworks at dusk.

7 p.m. FOLA screens British comedy drama romance, “Finding Your Feet” in Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall. PG-13. Water and popcorn provided. fola.us. 37 Depot St., Ludlow.

SUNDAY, JULY 7

Serenity Gentle Yoga

Revolutionary War Encampment

8 a.m. 242nd anniversary of only Revolutionary War battle in Vermont honored at living history weekend. Re-enactors portray soldiers, plus tactical military and special demos, guided camp and interactive battleﬁeld tours, camp life activities, kids’ activities, sutler’s row, illustrated talks. Food stands. Hubbardton Battleﬁeld, 5696 Monument Hill Rd, Castleton. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Parent Literacy Program

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 10 A.M.

Family Clay

10 a.m. ArtisTree welcomes families for hand building ceramics in the studio. $20/ parent/child couple; $5 additional family members. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. artistreetvt. org.

Summer Arts & Crafts Festival

10 a.m. Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen holds 36th annual Summer Arts & Craft Festival at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts, Route 103 South, Ludlow. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine. Juried arts and crafts, demos, chainsaw carving, food concession, gift shop open. Free admission - donations welcomed.

Incredible Insect Festival

10 a.m. VINS celebrates amazing world of insects, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Caterpillar Lab, beekeeping, face painting, bug safaris, crafts, Skinny Pancake with food! Admission. Later, 9-11 p.m., Mothing Adventure after hours with lights. vinsweb.org. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

Rutland Town Celebration

11 a.m. A day of fun, food, and swimming, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Swimming, chili cook-oﬀ, concert and more at Northwood Pool, Post Road, Rutland. Rain date, July 7.

Open Gym

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

Kids’ Saturday Classes

11 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers different activity for kids each week - painting, cooking, craft making and more. $10. Pre-register at 802-7750036. chaffeeartcenter.org.

Q&A with Stephanie Jerome

11 a.m. Have questions for Vt. House Rep. Stephanie Jerome? Maclure Library welcomes her the second Saturday of each month to answer questions from the public, “Coﬀee and Conversation,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Dorset Theatre Festival

2 p.m. Dorset Theatre Festival opens summer season with Noel Coward’s “Private Lives.” Get tickets or season pass at dorsettheaterfestival.org. 104 Cheney Road, Dorset. Today, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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4:30 p.m. Analog Cycles leads weekly 20-35-mile gravel rides from Baptist Church Parking lot on East Poultney Green. Mix of road/dirt road/ double track and easy single track. Gravel bike approved. Hard terrain, slacker pace. No drop rides. Rain or shine, unless lighting. Bring legit bright light lights, a tube, and water. 301-456-5471.

All Star Musicians

5 p.m. Rock n’ roll’s great musicians converge for “American Vinyl Festival” to beneﬁt U.S. veterans, at Suicide Six Ski Resort. Jeﬀrey “Skunk” Baxter, Barry Goudreau, Robert “Mousey” Thompson, Leroy “LRS” Romans, Tim Archibald, Mark McGrath, Brian Quinn, Matt Sorum, and more. $20-$65 tickets at eventbrite.com. 247 Stage Road, So. Pomfret.

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.

10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Pittsford Trails. Explore a new trail to a viewpoint, possible extra adventure. Moderate, approx. 3 miles. Call leader for details: 802-775-6208. Meet Rutland’s Main St. Park, near ﬁre station, to carpool. Leader: 802-779-4404.

Yoga Class

10:30 a.m. Yoga with Dawn resumes at Plymouth Community Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. All levels welcome, bring your own mat. $10/ class.

Footloose!

2 p.m. Chandler’s annual 4th of July youth musical: “Footloose!” the musical! Featuring over 70 area youth. Tickets at chandler-arts.org or 802-7286464. 71 Main St., Randolph.

RCMS Concert

4 p.m. Rochester Chamber Music Society hosts Marguerite Schenkman Memorial Concert featuring Mary Rowell, violin; Paul Reynolds, viola; Emily Taubl, cello; Cynthia Huard, piano. Federated Church of Rochester, 15 Main St. Admission by donation. rcmsvt.org.

Connection Support Group

4:30 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s connection support group at Rutland Mental Health Services, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. 4:30-6 p.m. First and third Sunday of each month. Free recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Learn from one another, share coping strategies, oﬀer mutual encouragement and understanding.

VSO Summer Festival Tour

5:30 p.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra summer festival tour “Strike Up the Orchestra!” at 665 Stock Farm Road, Randolph. Includes “Liberty Bell March,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” compositions from “Captain Marvel,” “Superman Returns,” and “Jurassic Park.” Fireworks close the evening. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. vso.org for tickets and info. Rain site, Vt Technical College.

Open Gym

6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

Poetry Reading

6 p.m. Rochester Public Library hosts reading by Vermont’s Poet Laureate Chard deNiord, at Pierce Hall Community Center, Main St. next to the library, Rochester. Admission by donation, beneﬁtting the library.

Killington Music Festival

7 p.m. Killington Music Festival’s 37th season of Music in the Mountains, classical music concerts at Ramshead Lodge, Killington Resort. This week, “Third Time’s a Charm.” $25 tickets day of show; or 800-6216867.

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10 a.m. Killington Yoga begins SUP (stand-up paddleboard) yoga. Bring your own board, or rentals available. Details at killingtonyoga.com. July 6, 13, 20, 27.

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SUP Yoga

7 p.m. Chandler’s annual 4th of July youth musical: “Footloose!” the musical! Featuring over 70 area youth. Tickets at chandler-arts.org or 802-7286464. 71 Main St., Randolph.

The Zookeepers

Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration

10 a.m. Pawlet Public Library hosts program for parents/ grandparents/caregivers to help better foster reading skills for kids ages 4-8. Free, with literacy coach. This week’s talk: Helping Young Writers Grow. This is the ﬁnal week. Pre-register at 802-325-3123. 141 School St., Pawlet.

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT

All Levels Yoga

6:30 p.m. Chaﬀee Art Center oﬀers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland. Bring a mat.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 6-7

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Ice Cream Social

7:15 p.m. Chittenden Historical Society holds annual Ice Cream Social at old town hall, 339 Holden Road, Chittenden. Guest of honor Paige Harned, winner of 2019 Muzzy-Davenport Award for Local History with project on Edwin Horton. Free, open to all.

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Community Work Day

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9:30 a.m. Help maintain and build trails at Giorgetti Park/Pine Hill Park, Rutland. Combined with Youth Works Plan. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. All welcome to join! Bring food, water bug spray. Tools/gloves provided. Oak St. Ext., Rutland.

5:45 p.m. Upper Valley Curling Club holds learn to curl clinic at Union Arena, 80 Amsden Way, Woodstock. 5:45-8 p.m. $25. Registration required: uppervalleycurling.org.

Hometown Heroes Night

7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway race - free general admission for police, ﬁre, rescue, and military in uniform. Super Stock special. Adults $20, seniors $18, kids 12 and under free. devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com. 2743 Route 22A, West Haven.

MONDAY, JULY 8

Killington Yoga

8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga, 8:30 a.m. at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.

Community Work Day

Monday Meals

12 p.m. Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.

Mineral Workshop

12:30 p.m. Free drop-in workshop for children, with mineral specialist Alice Blount, at Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St., Proctor. Recommended for grade 3 and above. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 802-4592750, vermontbarblemuseum.org.

SUP Yoga

5 p.m. Killington Yoga begins SUP (stand-up paddleboard) yoga. Bring your own board. $15. July 8, 15, 22, 29. Details at killingtonyoga.com.

Tobacco Cessation

Restorative Yoga

11 a.m. Restorative Yoga at Sol Luna Farm, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.12:15 p.m. All levels, no experience needed. Surrender into rest and relaxation, with supported postures on bolsters and blankets. Crystal Singing Bowl Bath culminates session. 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. sollunafarm.com.

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Mendon Bone Builders

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

Tobacco Cessation

11 a.m. Quit smoking, e-cigs, and JUUL - free help! Want to quit smoking/ vaping, but nothing seems to help? Join a group and get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Group/replacement therapy doubles your chances of staying quit for good! Free. 802-747-3768. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.

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Vt Law School Summer Lectures

12 p.m. Vermont Law School faculty, scholars, media, and others will deliver “Hot Topics” lectures on current issues in environmental law and policy. Free, open to public. VLS campus, Oakes Hall Room 012. Vt Bar Assn. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available. Today, “Confronting America’s Captive Tiger Crisis” with Delcianna Winders, Lewis and Clark Law School and Heather Rally, PETA.

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.

League Night at Killington Golf

5 p.m. Killington Golf Course holds League Nights, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. shotgun start. 9-hole scramble tournament, themed weekly. Tonight, Cooking with Beer night. $25 members, $30 non-members. Sign up at 4226700 by 3 p.m. day of.

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, 802-770-4101.

Tunesdays on the Farm

6 p.m. Village Farm presents social gathering with live, local music. This week, Silas McPrior. Come share dinner, music and games, 6-8 p.m. Bring blanket and picnic dinner, or visit food vendors. Free, $5 suggested donation per family. 42 Elm St., Pittsford. pittsfordvillagefarm.org.

Long Trail Brewing presents

COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS Free Outdoor Concert Series

Grab a lawn chair and join us Saturdays through August 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Snowshed Base Area.

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Summer Sunset 5K Series

6:30 p.m. 5K trail course at Giorgetti Park/Pine Hill Park, Oak St. Ext., Rutland. Walk or run at your own pace. Youth fees (18 and under) covered by RRMC Rehab Services; $5 for all others. Register at pinehillpark.org.

5 p.m. Quit smoking, e-cigs, and JUUL - free help! Want to quit smoking/ vaping, but nothing seems to help? Join a group and get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Group/replacement therapy doubles your chances of staying quit for good! Free. 802-747-3768. Mondays, 5-6 p.m., RRMC CVPS Leahy Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland.

Chess Club

Youth Mountain Bike Group

Studio Two Concert

Thanks for Designating a Driver, Responsibility Matters.

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. 7 p.m. Castleton Summer Concert at the Pavilion series: this week, DC3, Rick Redington & the Luv, The Heavily Brothers. Free, open to public. Rain or shine, concessions available. Collecting non-perishables for Castleton food shelf. castleton.edu/summerconcerts.

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7 p.m. Brandon Inn Gumbo YaYa

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WOODSTOCK 6:30 p.m. 506 Bistro and Bar Live Jazz Pianist

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7 p.m. The Barn

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POULTNEY

5:30 p.m. Feast & Field

Pickin’ in Pawlet

6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Jazz Night with Moose Crossing

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Main St. Park Enerjazz

Music on the Farm :Billy Wylder

BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. The Lake House Aaron Audet

[MUSIC Scene] By DJ Dave Hoffenberg

BRIDGEWATER

4 p.m. Long Trail Brewery Krishna Guthrie Band

KILLINGTON 10 a.m. River Road

Fourth of July Parade, Celebration

7 p.m. Johnson Rec Center

Fourth of July Live Music, Entertainment

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games Jenny Porter

9:30 p.m. Johnson Rec Center Fireworks

PITTSFIELD 3:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern Fourth of July BBQ with Jonny Vinal & Long Gone John

5 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Fourth of July BBQ with Bow Thayer

8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Fourth of July BBQ with The Gully Boys

POULTNEY 1 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store Brotchman

RUTLAND 5 p.m. Vt. State Fairgrounds Beer Tent Summer Smash with DJ Dave

7:30 p.m. Vt. State Fairgrounds Grandstand Summer Smash Demo Derby and Fireworks

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games Rick Webb

9 p.m. The Foundry

Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks

LUDLOW 6 p.m. Okemo

Jackson Gore Summer Music Series

PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern Urban Pioneers

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Fiddle Witch

PROCTORSVILLE 1:30 p.m. Outer Limits Brewery Sammy B

RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose George Nostrand

7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall

3:30 p.m. Snowshed Base Area

Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series with Mo Lowda & the Humble

Killington Music Festival: Third Time’s a Charm

7 p.m. The Foundry Ryan Fuller

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Poutin

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games Tony Lee Thomas and Jenny Porter

LUDLOW 7 p.m. Du Jour VT Sammy B and Friends

POULTNEY 5 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store Whiskey River

SOUTH POMFRET

RUTLAND

7:30 p.m. Suicide Six Ski Area

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

STOCKBRIDGE

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

TINMOUTH 7 p.m. Old Firehouse Jon Gailmor

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BOMOSEEN

BARNARD

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

6:30 p.m. Feast and Field

7 p.m. Main Street Park Rutland City Band

ROCHESTER

5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant

Haze and Dacey

RUTLAND

7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge

Duane Carleton

10 p.m. Center St. Alley

7 p.m. Wild Fern

Sammy B

7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

PROCTORSVILLE

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant

6:30 p.m. Summit Lodge

Duane Carleton

DJ Dirty D

PROCTORSVILLE

Sammy B

DJ Mega

Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T

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KILLINGTON

12 p.m. Summit Lodge Duane Carleton

5 p.m. The Foundry

Fire Wolf

4 p.m. Federated Church of Rochester

Marguerite Schenkman Memorial Concert

6:30 p.m. Town Green Haze & Dacey

STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam

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LUDLOW

9:30 p.m. Killarney

Open Mic with King Arthur Junior

PITTSFIELD

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern James Margolis

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6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab

7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion

The Heavily Bros., Rick Redington and The Luv and Duane Carleton and DC3

LUDLOW 7 p.m. Du Jour VT

Open Jam Session with Sammy B and King Arthur Junior

PITTSFORD 6 p.m. Village Farm Tunesdays: Silas McPrior

Jazz Night with the Summit Pond Quartet

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern

BOMOSEEN

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games

Aaron Audet

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

POULTNEY

KILLINGTON

1 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store

Live Music

6 p.m. Lake House Ryan Fuller

6 p.m. Tap Room

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Poutin

Lakou Mizik: Haitian Dance Party

Live Music

3 p.m. Umbrella Bar Duane Carleton

Jenny Porter

Tradewinds 4.0

Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddle Witch

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

9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke with Jess

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ROCKIN’ THE REGION • 19 The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. 36th Annual Summer

ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

AT FLETCHER FARM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND CRAFTS Saturday, July 6th

Route 103 South Ludlow, Vermont 10 to 4 Held Rain or Shine Instructor Demonstrations Chainsaw Carving Food Concessions Juried Arts and Crafts Society Craft and Gift Shoppe Open No Admission - Donations Appreciated

Haze & Dacey

Courtesy Dave Hoffenberg

Rockin’ the region with Haze & Dacey After your Fourth of July festivities end, head to the Wild Fern, July 5 at 7 p.m. to see Richmond, Virginia’s own Haze & Dacey. Or, end your weekend with them on the Rochester Town Green, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. The band is an acoustic duo made up of Kirsten Hazler, 49, on guitar and John Dacey, 59, on upright bass. They sometimes switch things up and he takes the guitar and she plays piano, but for these shows, no piano. They’ve been playing together for seven years. I had the pleasure of speaking with Hazler Rockin’ the to learn about what they do. Region She said they’re weekend and By DJ Dave summer warriors with the Hoffenberg music thing because Dacey, who is retired, does tutoring and Hazler has a full-time job. Hazler described the show: “We play a mix on the upbeat end of folk pop, roots, rock and alternative country. We do some covers that people know and some covers that probably a few niche people will know, but most people wouldn’t. We do a good number of originals as well.” Some examples of those covers include “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen and “Can’t Let Go” by Lucinda Williams. Hazler loves Patty Griffin, so some of the niche songs are hers. They also play Joni Mitchell, Guster, KT Tunstall and Sheryl Crow. Hazler added, “Anything that we feel we can have a decent shot of putting something together with just the two of us is fair game – if it has a good melody, harmony and lyrics.” Hazler is the songwriter and Dacey contributes on the arrangements. She said, “I’m not a prolific songwriter, but I’m in the midst of a prolific stage right now.” She’s written six songs since January, but her songwriting goes in stages. It could be two years in between songs and then they come in a flood. Hazler said, “I was floored one time when a random guy came up and requested ‘Corner of the Garden.’ I was like, ‘really?’ That’s one of my originals that he had found online. That’s cool.” Hazler mostly writes about life, but she’s currently writing a song series that is based on “The Handmaid’s Tale.” She read the book and finally got around to watching the show. She said, “I resisted it because I only had Amazon Prime. I bought the first season and was hooked. I started writing songs and then binge watched the second season. Suddenly, the muse was

flowing. All six songs I’ve written this year, – well, six and a half because one is in progress – have all been about that theme. I’m planning on making a full album just based on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’” It should have 10 to 12 songs. She has not started the third season because she wants to take her time with it. Hazler has a wide range of musical influences including Griffin, Indigo Girls, Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Petty, The Decemberists and Alison Krauss. She didn’t pick up the guitar until her 20s and said, “I’m strictly a rhythm guitarist, I’m not going to be shredding any leads.” She’s been a singer since she was young. She sang in choirs and a cappella groups and said, “My voice is my main instrument. I play the guitar so I can accompany that.” She also plays the piano but says for 85 percent of their songs, she is playing guitar. She added, “It’s almost not worth lugging the thing around, but I do love it. Hopefully we’ll incorporate more over time.” She’s never taken guitar lessons. Some friends taught her a few chords and she took it from there. She took piano lessons, but that was in kindergarten. She laughingly said, “For what that’s worth.” Dacey has been playing in rock bands since high school. He started with the electric bass and can play guitar, too. Besides Vermont, this tour will take them to Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York. In the winter they mostly play around home, but two years ago they came to Vermont and played at Sugarbush and the Hyde Away Inn in Waitsfield. Dacey has some high school buddies that live there. She said, “It’s kind of fun to travel up to Vermont in the winter though, because I like snow. We like to see new places. We both like to hike, bike and see the mountains. It all blends together and is a lot of fun.” Hazler likes when she forms a connection with the audience. She said, “It doesn’t always happen because sometimes we’re background music, but when I’m in a situation where I see people really responding to what I’m singing, there’s some kind of chemistry that happens there. I can play those same songs in my living room, but I’m not going to get the same feeling that I’m sharing something with these people. I used to have horrible stage fright. It took me a long time to be able to just get on stage and not feel completely nauseous. Sometimes I’m amazed that I can do this thing that I wanted to do but was unable to for a long time. This is a gift to be able to share that feeling with people. I physically like the way it feels to sing when I’m really into it. It just feels good.”

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This weeks living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!

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Local artist David Cooper drew a picture of a barn in Hartford.

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A patriotic colored parade lines up down River Road in Killington for the annual Fourth of July festivities.

Killington celebrates Independence Day with parade along River Road Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The annual Killington Fourth of July celebration continues this year with an outdoor day along River Road. The weather is looking right for a good ol’ fashioned hot summer day. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the Friends of the Library book and gift sale, held at Sherburne Memorial Library. It runs through noon. The highlight event, the parade starts at 10 a.m. starting at Fusion Fitness and ending at the Johnson Rec Center. After a warm walk, the pool opens promptly at 11 a.m. in time to cool off. The fireman’s barbecue will begin at 11:30 a.m. While getting lunch, see the firemen to get a raffle ticket (or

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purchase in advance at killingtonrec.com). The raffle opens at noon and ends at 3 p.m. Prizes include a 2019/20 Killington Beast Pass, golf for eight at GMNGC, $500 cash, $250 gift certificate to Goodro Lumber, a cord of kiln-dried firewood from Colton Enterprises, and 150 gallons of heating oil from C.V. Oil. Tickets are $10 each; $50 for six; or $100 for 12. Winners do not need to be present to win. Field games bring out the fun for all ages at 1 p.m., and the belly flop contest will be held at 3:30 p.m. Stick around into the evening for live music at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. In case of rain, the celebration will be moved to July 5.

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All-star musicians converge in South Pomfret, one of summer’s largest benefits for veterans Saturday, July 6, 5 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The who’s who of the rock n’ roll world are banding together Fourth of July weekend to show their support for U.S. veterans with one of the largest benefit concerts this summer. The American Vinyl Festival, being held Saturday, July 6 at Suicide Six Downhill Ski Area in So. Pomfret, will feature The American Vinyl All Star Band (AVASB), comprising Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter (Doobie Bothers/Steely Dan), Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston), Robert “Mousey” Thompson (James Brown), Leroy “LRS” Romans (The Wailers/3rd World), Tim Archibald (RTZ/Peter Wolf) and Danny Beissel (Fosterchild), as the event’s headliners. The star-power doesn’t stop there. An onslaught of special guests will also be lending their musical talents to the day, including: Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses/ Velvet Revolver), Wally Palmer (The Romantics), The Uptown Horns (The Rolling Stones), Conrad Korsch (The Rod Stewart Band), Brian Quinn (Candlebox), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), and Phil Stokes (Pure Prairie League). Additional performances will include “American Idol’s” Evelyn Cormier and Woodstock’s own Jim Yeager. Organized by Bill Johnson, manager for AVASB, the benefit will support Freedom Drives U.S. Inc., a not-for-profit char-

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Barry Goudreau and Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter perform in the American Vinyl All Star Band. ity engaged in the facilitation of mobility converted vehicles other than minivans for veterans with mobility needs. “We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our great country and support our veterans with this amazing benefit,” said Johnson. “Each of these musicians not only brings tremendous talent and legacy to the show but also his passion and determination to help those in need. It’s going to be a great way to spend the holiday weekend!” The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and will include food vendors, merchants and a silent auction. Tickets are $20-$65 and veterans get in free with a ticketed guest. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. Suicide Six is located at 247 Stage Road, Pomfret.

Fletcher Farm School hosts annual craft fest Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.—LUDLOW— Come celebrate the 36th annual summer Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow. Juried crafts include folk art, primitives, gold and silver jewelry, woodworking and woodcarving, photography, basketry, pottery, handmade soaps, party dips and herbal products, maple syrup,

quilts and fabric products, and a variety of other creations. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts instructors will offer demonstrations, as well as will several festival artisans. Charles Dion demonstrates the art of chainsaw carving. Food concessions, lemonade and ice cream will be available. The Society Craft and Gift Shoppe is also open. Browse through a variety of items from participating members.

Rochester runs for the fourth Thursday, July 4—ROCHESTER— Rochester runs for the fourth! The Pierce Hall Community Center’s (PHCC) annual Independence Day 5K walk/run, and the children’s 1-mile run for ages 5-15 will take place behind the Rochester School (Route 100) beginning at 9 a.m. on July 4, before the town parade. Registration ($15) begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be prizes for the winners, and t-shirts for sale. The event is in support of the historic Pierce Hall Community Center, Main Street, Rochester. For registration information, visit piercehall. org or call 802-767-3708. Following the race, the Rochester Town’s 4th of July parade begins at 11 a.m.

Find a spot on the town green or along Route 100 heading into town to view the floats, tractors, fire engines, bike riders, horses, and other organizations that have created an entry in the “Community” theme for this year. The parade starts at the junction of routes 100 and 73, and heads north into town. After the parade, gather at the town park for a traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Route 100 Lions Club will once again offer a chicken barbecue with sides. There will be kids games, live music, and visits by Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl — always a favorite for the kids.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/7/19. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase fireworks. Check with your local fire department or town officials regarding permits in your community.

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West Pawlet holds townwide events, July 6 Saturday, July 6, 9 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a townwide tag sale, giant raffle, chicken barbecue, flea market and food sale on July 6. While town residents open their yards, the West Pawlet Fire House, located at 2806 Rt. 153 (Main Street), will be open with sales from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Barbecue tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. and continue until sold out. A generous meal consisting of WPVFD’s famous half-barbecued chicken, chips, coleslaw, roll and a soda costs $10. Meals can be picked up starting at 12:30 p.m. The auxiliary kitchen will be open all day and offers coffee, donuts, soda, salads, burgers and dogs at family friendly prices. Tickets for a giant raffle with over 65 prizes cost $1 each or six for $5. Top prizes are a Telescope furniture patio set, Aerus donation of a box seat at Glens Falls Hockey, one day party boat from EZ Marina of Wells, and Mars Insurance “Super Surprise.” Prize drawing begins at 2 p.m. For more information, call 802-645-0244.

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Billings Farm & Museum will hold an old time baseball game in the field as part of its Old Vermont 4th Celebration.

Celebrate July 4th in Woodstock Thursday, July 4—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate Thursday, July 4 in Woodstock – rain or shine! Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. with the 43rd Annual John Langhans 7.1 Green Mile Road Race and Kids Fun Run sponsored by the Spectrum Teen Center. Runners and walkers will enjoy a challenging course through Woodstock, starting and finishing at the Woodstock Village Green. The Kids Fun Run (for 10 and under) is a short loop around the Village Green. To register for the race as a runner or walker, register online at active.com: $300 for runners and walkers by July 3; $35 on race day (includes a t-shirt). Check-in/same day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners and walkers start at 8:30 a.m.; Kids Fun Run begins at 10:30 a.m.; no registration is necessary for the Kids Fun Run. Post-race festivities will include music, division awards, and an award for the most patriotic costume. The Kids Fun Run is free and all kids receive a finisher’s medal. Billings Farm & Museum’s Old Vermont 4th Celebration takes place all day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will feature ice cream making, wagon rides, sack races, flag making, spelling bees, and more. Throughout the day, families may make their own 43-star flags (the flag of 1890), fireworks stencils, and compete in sack races, crank fresh strawberry ice cream, and enjoy a wagon ride around the farm. The reading of the Declaration of Independence will occur at noon. At 1 p.m., there will be a women’s debate of

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the topic: “Are the mental capacities of the sexes equal?” Adults and older students can test their 19th century vocabulary skills in a spirited spelling bee. And at 2 p.m. an “historic base ball” game in the Billings fields. Join in or cheer on the teams! Admission includes all activities. The excitement continues at the Woodstock Union High School at 6 p.m. with children’s activities sponsored by ArtisTree/Purple Crayon Productions and operated by the Change the World Kids, and VT Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society returns with a variety of games for kids and adults and glow products. The Woodstock police, fire, and EMS departments will be doing a Touch a Truck event in front of the Union Arena, when kids will be able to check out trucks, cruisers and ambulances. They will also be handing out fire prevention flyers and other fire prevention items. The WUHS Alumni Association will be operating the barbecue tent and cookout serving hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausages, drinks, desserts and more. The Lazy Cow Vermont, a mobile ice cream café, will serve local Vermont-made ice cream. BorderStone, a rock n’ roll, alt-country, rock-a-billy and blues band, will perform from 6-9:15 p.m. The Ora E. Paul American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 220 will perform a flag ceremony at 7 p.m. The Union Arena will offer ice skating from 7-8:30 p.m. ($5 to skate and rentals available for $6/person). Capping off the evening is a fireworks display.

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Food Matters The Foundry at Summit Pond

Back Country Café

Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining room and Great Room Lounge, you will also ﬁnd a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, ﬁne wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts. birchridge.com, 802-422-4293.

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Choices Restaurant & Rotisserie

Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030.

Clear River Tavern

We're Open! pasta | veal Chicken | seafood steak | flatbreads

Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath‚Äôs Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. Rosemary’s Restaurant is now open, serving dinner. Reservations appreciated. Visit innatlongtrail.com, 802-775-7181.

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Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re in Pittsﬁeld, 8 miles from Killington. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999.

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At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www. supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334

Charity’s

A local tradition in Killington for over 43 years, Charity’s has something for everyone on the menu. Soups, salads, tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more, it’s all mouth-watering. A children’s menu is available and large parties are more than welcome www.charitystavern.com (802) 422-3800

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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 plate 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

The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and wafﬂes, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411.

Jones’ Donuts

Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810

Killington Market

Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.

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, 802468-5251.

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Food Matters Liquid Art

Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain.

Mountain Top Inn

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

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. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665

Mad Hatter’s Scoops

The sweetest spot in Killington, Mad Hatter’s is your premier ice cream destination! Mad Hatter’s offers all your favorite ice cream ﬂavors, sundaes, shakes and home-made wafﬂe cones! Weather permitting, enjoy movies outdoors on the big screen, Friday and Saturday nights! 40 Summit Path, Killington (802) 422-3335. NDON MINI GOLF ME

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Mendon Mini Golf & Snack Bar

Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar serves a variety of dining options that include Handmade Burgers, Dogs, Grilled Chicken, Fish, Hand-cut Fries, and many other meals and sides. Also choose from 11 ﬂavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream. 776-4921

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Peppino’s

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. peppinosvt.com.

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By Russell Jones Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6—BRANDON—Billed as “the best Independence Day parade likely to be found anywhere in the state,” the 43rd annual celebration in Brandon will be held on July 5 and 6 this year, and there will be some new changes and fun additions. The fun begins on Friday at the family-friendly street dance from 5-10 p.m. with music for all ages by DJ Jam Man Entertainment. In a new twist, this year the parade will begin earlier than usual, 10 a.m., and will kick off a full day of activities for families. Other changes include a community supper that will feature BBQ catered by Keith’s store in Pittsford. Tickets to the supper are $5, but only 100 will be available. They can be purchased at Carr’s Gifts. Activities and events will last all day on Saturday as the fun moves north to the Park Village Complex after the parade. The list of this year’s events include: • Annual silent auction - Bid on a wide variety of items for all ages, including day passes to Vermont attractions, gift baskets, a host of local options for lodging, locally made artwork, gift certificates for restaurants,

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New exhibit, ‘Exactitude,’ opens Friday, July 5, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The opening reception for “Exactitude,” featuring work by Christian Aaron Mendoza, a New York City- based artist from Nicaragua, will be on Friday, July 5 from 5-8 p.m. at The Alley Gallery, Cnter Street, Rutland. Curated by Alison C. Wallis, this exhibition is a collection of Mendoza’s works that gives a lifetime snapshot of his evolution with work spanning from 2000 to 2019. Through his formative years in a war-torn Nicaragua, to the rough and raw city life of New York through his teens into his present era of transcendental imagery, Mendoza is a ground-breaker true to his path. Influenced by indigenous form and architectural aspect gleaned from his father, to more contemporary modalities (like his “Hello My Name Is” sticker collages) pushing new limits with a hip hop edge, Mendoza crafts pieces by mixing ancient culture with his urban life. This exhibition includes works on paper, canvas and wood – all mixed media. The Alley Gallery will host an artist talk the following evening to hear about Mendoza’s artistic process at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. “Exactitude” will be on exhibition at The Alley Gallery from July 5-Aug. 10. For more information, stop by the gallery, visit Facebook, or email vtalleygallery@gmail.com. The reception is free and open to the public.

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Part of the annual fourth of July festivities in Castleton, the Vermont Governor’s Institute of the Arts creates large puppets to march in the parade.

Castleton hosts first-ever post-parade party on fourth dents and Castleton University personnel – were able to quickly organize the party at the Town Green. Many local groups and businesses joined in, including 4H with ponies; giant puppets from the Governor’s Institute; the Recreation Department, Village School and Elementary School with games and crafts; Castleton University with disc golf and information on summer activities; Bridge Initiative, Castleton Historical Society, Lions Club, Climate Solutions, Slate Valley Trails, 350 Rutland, Same Sun and Friends of the Castleton Library with giveaways and information. More groups are being added daily. Music will be provided by the popular local Green Brothers Band with guitar, bass and drums. In addition to a variety of foods, there will be children’s games and crafts, a “visioning board” for folks to share ideas about the town’s future, ponies to pet, face painting, free books and more.

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RCMS pays homage to late founder Marguerite Schenkman Sunday, July 7, 4 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Celebrating 25 years in the White River Valley, the Rochester Chamber Music Society presents a concert in memory of founding co-artistic director and violinist, Marguerite Schenkman on Sunday, July 7 at 4 p.m. in the Federated Church of Rochester. Schenkman teamed up with pianist Cynthia Huard and forged a dynamic concert series, drawing upon established connections with fellow musicians. The RCMS summer concerts continue to enthrall audiences with talented artists and innovative programming. The afternoon program will include works by Schumann, Carolyn Shaw, Beethoven, and Nico Muhly. Performing in this concert are violinist Mary Rowell, violist Paul Reynolds, pianist (and RCMS artistic director) Cynthia Huard, and cellist Emily Taubl. Admission is by donation. For info visit rcmsvt.org or call 802-767-9234. This concert also kicksoff the opening of the nationally ranked Green Mountain Suzuki Institute, a one week Suzuki camp, and an educational program of the RCMS, which includes, violin, viola, cello, flute, piano and chamber ensembles.

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‘In Black & White/ Then and Now’ exhibit opens Friday Friday, July 5, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The opening art reception for “In Black & White/ Then and Now,” featuring works by Vermontbased artist Leonard Ragouzeos will be on Friday, July 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the B&G Gallery, 71-75 Merchants Row, Courtesy B&G Gallery Rutland. “In Black & White/Then July 5, 2019 is a douand Now” by Leonard ble opening night, also Ragouzeos will open in featuring the reception conjunction with another for Chris Mendoza’s exhibit at Center Street Galsolo show at the Alley lery, Friday. Gallery, Center Street Alley, Rutland. One night. Two receptions. Lots of art. Free refreshments and music to enjoy at each exhibition venue. At the B&G Gallery, the more than 20 ink drawings and paintings in Leonard Ragouzeos’ current exhibit vary greatly in size, media, technique, format and message. Images range in size from five inches to eight feet and all employ various mediums including India ink, gouache and graphite on paper. What binds this eclectic group of small purely abstract paintings and large India ink drawing and portraits together is color, or rather, the lack of color. Rendered in black, white, and shades of gray, they all share a strong sense of composition, contrast, and drama. Produced over a period of 25 years, the art seems to reflect Ragouzeos’ ever-changing approach to art as a means of personal expression as well as “art for the sake of the art,” servant only to beauty and aesthetics. This event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on view through Aug. 3. Public hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit 77art.org.

Killington Music Festival sees three performers, three masterpieces Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m.—Celebrating its 37th season of fine chamber music, the Killington Music Festival continues in week two of its Music in the Mountains classical concert series. On July 6, “Third Time’s a Charm” is a diverse program including Dvorak’s celebrated Terzetto, Mendelssohn’s epic Piano Trio in ‘D’ minor and Schoenfield’s vibrant and high energy Cafe’ Music. With three performers for each piece and three masterpieces on the program, it’s fitting that the Third Time’s a Charm! Killington Music Festival will perform at Ramshead Lodge at the Killington Resort at 7 p.m. During the Music in the Mountains Classical Concert Series they will also teach, guide and mentor the young aspiring musicians from around the country and abroad. Ticket prices are $25. Advance tickets are available through the box office at 800-621-6867. Tickets may be purchased the day of the performance beginning at 6 p.m.

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Theodore Bucholz will perform on cello as part of this week’s concert, “Third Time’s a Charm.” at Ramshead Lodge. The Friday night performances of the Young Artists Series are held at the Ramshead Lodge at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

VINS hosts 5th annual Incredible Insect Festival Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Join the Vermnt Institute of Natural Science (VINS) in celebrating the amazing world of insects on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Encounter live caterpillars – more than 50 species from New England – and other insects up close and discover their importance to the world. In The Caterpillar Lab, renowned expert Sam Jaffe will introduce visitors to a multitude of live caterpillars throughout the day, exploring caterpillar defense, camouflage, mimicry and metamorphosis. Visitors may use digital microscopes and screens to observe caterpillars hatching from eggs, eating and shedding. Learn about the art and importance of beekeeping with Peter Hadeka, a member of theVermont Beekeepers Association. Or discover the creatures lurking among the rocks with the amazing work being done by the Black River Action Team. Young children can enjoy face painting, bug safaris and engaging crafts. Other activities and events will be available throughout the day. The Skinny Pancake will be onsite from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For further details, please visit our website at vinsweb.org/insect. New this year, VINS will hold a late-night Mothing Adventure from 9-11 p.m. with lights to draw in moths of all

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Eumorpha typhon on arizona grape is an example of a cool caterpillar that will be explored in the Caterpiller Lab. kinds. All exhibits, trails, and daily programs are included in the price of admission: $16.50 for adults, $15.50 for seniors (62 and over) and college students (ID required), $14.50 for youth, ages 4 to 17, and free for members and for children, 3 and under. For more info, visit vinsweb.org or call 802359-5000.

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ou’re in the midst of a situation that could go either way. If you’re too stubborn to meet people in the middle, things will ﬂy south. Issues that revolve around the inability to be truthful are messing everything up. Before life can turn out for the best, you’re going to need to sit down and hash out problems that have gone from bad to worse. It’s always hard to face the truth. Get real enough to look it in the eye. You have every right to be afraid of what will happen when you do, but what choice do you have? Nothing will improve until you ﬁnd a way to return to integrity.

Leo

our wellbeing depends on the extent to which you are willing/able to embrace your purpose. Some of you may confuse that with following the tried and true route, when in fact, your purpose has more to do with a reason for living that is uniquely your own. Those of you who have upheld the status quo, whether it be Ozzie and Harriet, or a hippie version of the same thing, need to come to terms with what’s real for you. All of this may require you to walk away from things that have been part of your deal forever. The question is, are you brave enough to take that leap?

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April 21 - May 20

wo arms and two legs don’t seem to be enough; where is that Indian deity when we need him? You’ve got to kung fu your way through this. It would be so much easier if you had some help, or a way to call up the strength that you need to make it through the next couple of weeks. Having a spiritual mast to tie yourself to is never a bad idea. You’ve got enough on your plate to warrant the presence of a personal assistant. Calling upon your Angels, or the spirits of the departed, or all of the Ascended Masters will help you to turn all of this straw into gold.

f it feels like something is missing, you might want to look twice at your situation. It does no good to look outside yourself for whatever you think you don’t have; whatever that is will not materialize until it comes from within. Beyond the need to reﬂect more deeply on pretty much everything, you’ve got it made. As you contemplate issues that will ultimately turn your life around another reason for living will emerge. Look for this to happen within the next 6 months. What it looks like and how it comes to pass is irrelevant. The best things in life happen by themselves.

ou have a lot of questions about why you are here. Part of you thinks that you were cut out for more than this. So many of us have the idea that we should be more than we are, when in fact, if we knew enough to bring all of who we are to whatever we are doing, we could change the world. It might help to see yourself as a lighthouse. The luminosity of your inner being ﬁlls everything in your space with a desire to live and grow. You could be a cashier. You could be splitting the atom. Wherever you happen to be you have the power to shine light into the lives of others.

August 21 - September 20

he mechanics of living have made you forget that there’s more to life than this. My God! It’s so clear that you have to ﬁnd a way to return to something more quintessential and real. When the ordinary no longer cuts it, where can we go? Going nuts wouldn’t be a bad idea – but you know what that gets you. Maybe it’s time to think about where you want to go and who you want to be when you grow up because nothing stays the same; and you’re at a point where security is no longer about sticking to the plan or being anything other than the person you came here to be,

September 21 - October 20

ou guys are going nuts trying to ﬁgure out what all of this is getting you. It could be life, your relationship, your job, your crazy ideas about ‘what is allowed, and every thought you’ve ever held about what you deserve that’s got you on the ropes of wondering who you really are. Life is strange. All of us get to this place. When nothing makes sense and there’s too much going on to stop long enough to ﬁnd yourself in it, the only thing to do is slow down and realize that you’re always being led, and there is plenty of guidance for those who know enough to invoke it.

Capricorn

hings have reached the point where you’ve had enough of whatever it is that’s kept you going until now. You could stay here - but something calls you to go searching for a different kind of life. Many constraints, real or imagined have convinced you that you need to keep on keeping on. The truth is, all of that stuff is in your head. If it’s your money issues, or the fact that ‘the kids need you, or the idea that it’s always best to stick to the plan, start tossing around the idea that starting all over again could turn out to be the door that opens your heart to a miraculous life.

December 21 - January 20

o many things have piled up to hit you like a ton of bricks. If you wonder when it’s going to quit, be patient and give it time. These issues have either totally disillusioned you, or they have honed a ﬁner and more real version of who you came here to be. The need to continue to look yourself in the eye is paramount. Those of you who keep rocking your ego at the expense of your heart and soul will pay dearly at the end of the day. It’s time to reel in the truth and quit focusing all of your energy on external things. Real power lies in the willingness to serve your Higher Self.

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January 21 - February 20

o one sees things more clearly than you. It’s interesting that you get to be the one who bears witness. At this point you’re a bit out of sorts because what you have born witness to has left you wondering why others are in denial about things that are beyond belief. You will see more of this before you leave this Earth. What people are made of is often hard to reconcile with what we expect from them. I’ve said it before: you can’t change people - all you can do is love them. You don’t have to let disappointment obscure the fact that everyone is doing the best that they can.

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October 21 - November 20

November 21 - December 20

f you could clear up one last thing it would be so much easier for you to get on with your life. Literally or metaphorically, you are a hair’s breadth away from having it all together. When nothing is black and white, and belief keeps us from trusting the inner voice, it’s hard to know what to do. Don’t think that you have to keep agreeing to anything that isn’t working for you – and don’t think that other people’s stuff needs to override what it will take to get this to work for you. PS: You’re here too! Think about it; this time the choice could very well be up to you.

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July 21 - August 20

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ou are weighing your options in a situation that requires the wisdom of Solomon. More than anything, it matters who you choose to trust and whose advice you decide to follow. With everything riding on your decision, there is a level of fear thumping away in the background. This energy could be calling up worst case scenarios that are by no means inevitable. From what I can see, the need to take a maverick approach will yield positive results. If you can dig up the strength to believe that you have the power to heal anything, what seems impossible will become real.

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By Laurie D. Morrissey

Lupine is one of the most spectacular flowers of early summer, painting long stretches of roadside with shades of purple and blue. Thanks to this tall, showy plant, even a stop-andgo drive to Boston’s Logan Airport has its moments of beauty. Full sun and dry, sandy soil are just right for lupine. Although many people don’t know it, the lupine we typically see in the Northeast is “not from around here.” It’s a non-native plant that was imported to eastern gardens from parts of the western U.S. and escaped cultivation. Our native lupine is similar, but it is seen far less often and is, unfortunately, in regional decline. Native lupine, also known as sundial lupine, is Lupinus The Outside perennis. According to New Hampshire’s state botanist William Story Nichols, the Granite State lists 29 occurrences of wild lupine, By Laurie D. Morrissey 14 being historical (not documented in the past 20 years). The other 15 occurrences are extant, showing up in natural and managed open areas such as the pine/scrub oak barrens near Concord’s municipal airport. In large part because of lupine’s critical role in the life of a federally endangered butterfly, there has been a two-decade-long effort to restore the pine barrens habitat in Concord. The resulting return of the Karner blue butterfly is a well publicized success story. Wild and non-native lupine differ mostly in scale. Non-native Lupinus polyphyllus (commonly known as garden, blue-pod, or large-leafed lupine), stands three to six feet tall and has 11-17 palmate leaflets per stalk. Its seedpods are two inches long, with each one containing up to nine seeds. The flower spikes, or racemes, are about a foot long. Native lupine is more modest, standing two feet tall, and has seven to 11 leaflets. (The palmate leaves orient themselves in the direction of the sun, leading to the name “sundial.”) Its small, downy seed pods contain three seeds each, and the blue, pink, and white flower clusters are up to eight inches long. For many people, especially those who grew up in Maine, the word lupine is synonymous with the name “Miss Rumphius.” The beautifully illustrated book by Barbara Cooney was based on a real-life “lupine lady” who scattered the seeds from her pockets and car windows. It might not be entirely the lupine lady’s fault, but L. polyphyllus has taken root throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and eastern Canada. At Acadia National Park, botanists attempted to eradicate the plant, but visitors protested so vociferously that the effort was halted. Native may be better, but non-native lupine isn’t all bad. Like other members of the pea family, it is a nitrogen-fixer, helping to restore depleted soil. Its strong taproot helps to control erosion. Furthermore, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators couldn’t care less about the ancestral origin of their lupine. Non-native lupine also happens to be an inspiration for artists and a boon to the tourist industry. One of the most popular lupine locations is Sugar Hill, New Hampshire, where the 26th annual Fields of Lupine Festival took place in June. The lupine field on Sunset Hill Road, on land protected by the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust, is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the state, if not New England. The Franconia Range makes a pretty nice background for oceans of purple flowers. Albany, New York, and Stonington, Maine, also have lupine festivals, and there may well be others. In mid-June, I made a field trip to see wild lupine in the nowheavily-managed Concord pine barrens habitat. I expected the area to look barren, but it is green and lovely and smells of sweetfern. Not more than 10 yards along the sandy path that winds through the easement, I began seeing the native lupine, and immediately saw a tiny, fluttering Karner blue butterfly. I saw so many butterflies, I soon lost count. And then I saw something else (thanks to a chance encounter with two biologists studying native bees), which I did not expect ever to see—something small, yet wondrous. At the base of a small lupine leaflet was a tiny white speck: the egg of a Karner blue butterfly. Even more than the adult butterflies, it seemed a symbol of hope. Laurie D. Morrissey is a writer in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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The Hades and Kronos conjunction defines everything This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Gemini moon, on the eve of a New moon solar eclipse Mother’s that will take place at the 10th Celestial degree of Cancer, Inspirations at 3:16 p.m. on By Cal Garrison Tuesday, July 2. I addition to that, Mars enters Leo on July 1, Venus will enter Cancer on Wednesday, and Mercury turns retrograde until July 31 on July 7. Needless to say it’s a busy week, and this is bound to be reflected in the level of hub-bub in our personal lives, and collectively as well. Instead of trying to cover all of the changes that are listed above, let’s focus on the eclipse dynamic. A lot of other astrologers are writing about this event. I invite you to read what they have to say about it, and see what you think. When I started analyzing it, I immediately zeroed in on the fact that the Trans-Neptunian Points, Hades and Kronos, will be within orb of a conjunction to the degree of the July 2 eclipse, at 10 degrees Cancer. In my opinion, the Hades/Kronos conjunction holds the key to everything that’s going on right now so let’s see how it breaks down. At the most basic level of interpretation Hades represents the past, filth,

mistakes, shame, criminality, dirty deeds, and the scum of the earth. Kronos governs the people in power, the high and mighty, the cream of the crop, the elite and the movie stars. In its most mundane expression it represents high altitudes, airplanes, pilots, and airports. Combined in a conjunction, Hades and Kronos have the capacity to generate anything from airplane disasters, to high profile sex scandals, to legally sanctioned investigations into the secrets of the past, to the rich and famous getting caught with their pants down after years of portraying themselves as above reproach. There is so much to this connection, we could find a million ways to interpret it. To give you a sense of what could be extrapolated from this one aspect, I will quote directly from Martha Lang-Wescott’s book, “The Orders of Light.” “Hades-Kronos: To see links between fame and shame – vulgarity, coarseness, or lack of taste through prominent persons, or leadership; to recognize humiliation through loss of position, authority or independence; to be aware of criminal activity; leaders, executives, or experts make mistakes, or discuss the past or investigations; to be aware of laws that relate to criminals or criminal procedures; to see varying opinions on research, mistakes, psychology, investigations, root causes or incidents from the past; secret activities of a government leader, police, or prominent Mother of the Skye, page 32

Remembering antics of childhood pets Part of the fun growing up was playing with the various pets on our street. My first pet was a cat named Mitzi. I was 8 years old when my parents agreed to let me get a kitten from a litter born to a neighbor of one of our relatives. The cutest little bundle of black and white fur came home with us when he Looking Back was a little over By Mary Ellen Shaw 6 weeks old. Yes, Mitzi was a “he!” What does an 8 year old know about such things? Back in the ’50s nobody was too concerned about cats being outside. Mitzi loved the outdoors. He also loved to climb trees… the higher the better! One time he was at the very top of a high tree in our backyard. He had been up there for a few hours and couldn’t be coaxed down with a bowl of food, which told us that this could be a serious problem. It was beginning to get dark and he was still up there meowing to express his discontent. My parents called the fire department to see if they could help us

out. One of the men was able to get him by climbing up a ladder. Mitzi never got up in that tree again. See how smart cats can be? I think “tree tops” were exchanged for “car tops” in Mitzi’s brain. One day my father was driving to work and he heard Joe O’Neill on Birchwood Avenue yell to him, “Jim, stop! Your cat is on the roof of your car!” Mitzi had ridden down Howard Avenue on the roof, rounded a couple of corners and was cruising down Birchwood with the wind in his whiskers. My father got out of the car, picked up the cat and put him in the front seat. Mitzi accepted the ride back home as my father pondered how he managed to get on the car roof without being seen. My friend, Elaine, had the cutest easy going dog. One day we dressed him up in a tutu and he didn’t mind at all. He wandered around in it for quite a long time. Mitzi would not have allowed that even for a minute! Cats are “the boss” compared to dogs. But not everyone had cats and dogs. My friend, Betty Anne, had a blue parakeet. We often thought that the bird needed his freedom and exercise after being in his cage all day. So when her parents went out we would let the bird Looking Back, page 31

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Give within your financial plan Many studies have shown that charitable giving provides greater happiness than buying more stuff. Eventually, you get used to your fancy new car, and the enjoyment it provides goes down. But giving forges feelings of connectedness and community that don’t fade away. Incorporating charitable giving into your financial plan is a great way to make sure that your generosity is aligned with the things that are most important to you. Some forethought about these key issues will also make sure that your good intentions don’t throw off the rest of your long-term planning: Money 1. Have a purpose. The most effective chariMatters table giving is thoughtful and By Kevin Theissen intentional. It may be helpful for you and your spouse to ask yourselves some questions that will narrow your focus, such as: - Do we want to give to a national or local cause? - Are there pressing issues in our community that we feel we can help impact? - Do we have any personal connections to causes, such as medical research or support for the arts? - Do we want to support friends or family by contributing to causes that impact their lives or fulfill their passions? - Do we want to support a religious organization, such as our church? - Are our charitable impulses motivated by on-going problems, such as education or homelessness, or would we rather position ourselves to react to events such as natural disasters? 2. Do your homework. Once you’ve settled on a cause, do some research on potential recipients. Visit the local nonprofit you’d like to support and meet with its leadership team. Is the organization running itself responsibly? Are there good, competent people in charge? Will these people get the job done? Don’t sink your money into a well-intentioned black hole. If you’re looking to give to a national organization,

keep in mind that even some of the biggest names have come under fire lately from watchdog groups for misusing donations. Also, remember that big organizations – even nonprofits – have to manage things like overhead, salaries, and insurance. Are you happy supporting the organization itself? If you want to see your money in action more visibly, you might be happier giving locally. 3. Beware the internet. Whenever something bad happens in the world, our inboxes and social media are flooded with donation links. Read before you click. Be especially wary of crowd-funded campaigns on sites like GoFundMe. The cause may sound worthy, but these sites do not provide meaningful oversight on every campaign. Your money could be going to a cause, or it could be going straight into a scam artist’s pocket. You’ll never know for sure unless you know the person organizing the campaign. 4. Find out what will do the most good. There’s more than one way to give. Maybe the local adult literacy center needs volunteer tutors as much as it needs money. Perhaps you’d feel more fulfilled helping out at your church’s food bank than you would feel by writing a check. Taking a more active role in a cause that’s important to you might be the most valuable thing you can give. However, if you want to help with large-scale problems outside your own community, like hurricane recovery on the other side of the country, money is usually the most effective way to contribute. Unlike toiletries or canned goods, money doesn’t have to be boxed and shipped. You’re better off contributing to large, trustworthy organizations that already have systems and pipelines in place. 5. Know your limits. Don’t make a large one-time contribution that’s going to force you to dip into an emergency savings fund. Don’t sign up for a recurring gift that’s going to put a strain on your monthly bills. If you can’t give as much money to a cause as you’d like, think about supplementing a smaller contribution with regular volunteering. When in doubt, let your core values be your guide. Apply the same principle to your giving as you do to the rest of your life-centered financial plan: use the money you have to get the best life possible. With a little planning, you’ll make life better for those around you as well.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Bridge building degree 4. Catches 9. A heavy type of music 14. Original “Twilight Zone” host Serling 15. Rodent species 16. Finnish lake 17. Street (abbr.) 18. Home of the US Naval Academy 20. It held a convention once 22. Makes a loud, ringing sound 23. Cave 24. Lessening of something 28. MJ’s nickname “__ Jordan” 29. One’s way of doing things 30. Wings 31. Quotes as evidence for 33. Acts glumly 37. A man’s title 38. It comes ﬁrst 39. Edible mollusk 41. Resembles a pouch 42. He/she checks your health 43. Nobel Prize-winning biochemist 44. Stop momentarily 46. Formerly (archaic) 49. Commercial 50. White vestment worn by clergy 51. Island people of the Mediterranean 55. Prices 58. On a line at right angles to a ship’s length 59. Where boats are parked 60. One who values reason 64. It might be on your driveway 65. Small Iranian village

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fly around the house. He would always land on top of the drapes but never left a “calling card” anywhere in the house! Betty had a knack for getting him back in his cage before her parents returned. She must have been the “bird whisperer.” I bet the parakeet looked forward to her parents’ social life. They went out and so did he! My friend, Debby, and I were co-owners of a turtle. Just like Betty Anne’s parakeet, the turtle was a purchase from Woolworth’s. The turtle went back and forth between our houses. When Debby went to summer camp it spent the week at my house. However, something went wrong while the turtle was under my care and I had to break the news to Debby that our pet had gone to “turtle heaven.” I still wonder if the milk bath I gave it was a bad idea! Growing up my husband, Peter, had dogs for pets. Their cocker spaniel, Becky, had puppies, which was a fun experience for Peter and all his friends in the neighborhood. Every puppy found a home and life returned to normal. His other dog, Buttons, was always getting into something. He would tease Peter’s father for a chocolate wafer when he was eating one. Of course, that is not something you want a dog to have. His father kept the bag of wafers high on a shelf behind a living room chair. One day the bag disappeared and the family noticed that Buttons had been sick. Apparently, he had climbed onto the chair, stretched as far as he could, and pulled the bag off the shelf. Future bags were safely put behind closed doors just in case Button’s sweet tooth wanted a treat. Caring for a pet is a good way to learn the work and commitment that goes into having one. Of course the words, “I’ll feed it…walk it…change its litter box etc.” are soon forgotten and parents have to take care of your pet as well as you! Apparently childhood pets are important enough to be part of security questions when providing privacy information on certain websites. When asked to select various questions to answer I always choose that one. Memories of your childhood pets will be different than mine but take a trip down memory lane as you look back at the antics of the pets that you had while growing up. They will probably bring a smile to your face and that’s always a good thing.

SUDOKU

66. Used to emphasize 67. Mathematical term (abbr.) 68. Long necked birds 69. Eyeglasses 70. When you hope to get there CLUES DOWN 1. Portuguese district 2. An assembly of witches 3. Having few teeth 4. The act of going across 5. Nepalese dynasty 6. “Bye Bye Birdie” actress __-Margaret 7. What the princess found beneath her mattress 8. Pennsylvania transit organization 9. Winnie the Pooh creator 10. Riddle 11. Grads wear one 12. Body part 13. The top of a pot 19. A type of meal 21. Lake __, one of the Great 24. Capital of Jordan 25. A type of logic 26. Khoikhoi peoples 27. A ﬁxed time of prayer in Christian liturgies 31. Arrives 32. Lemur 34. Small bodies of still water 35. __ route 36. Breaks apart 40. A type of line 41. Caption that translates

45. Winged 47. Criticize severely 48. Leg bones 52. Monetary unit 53. 007’s creator 54. Accumulate 56. Establish by law or with authority 57. Breed of goat

59. Millisecond 60. Mock 61. Make older 62. Some don’t want to be given any 63. Wrath

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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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‘Oh, I believe in yesterday’ Many years ago, between the ages of 12 and 15, I went to a summer camp in Burlington that was situated on the shores of Lake Champlain. Basically, it was a week of fun and games, with lake swimming, camp fires, cookouts, and various group activities. And while at its heart it was a religious-based camp, it actually contained very little religion. I have fond memories from these weeks away, many of which revolve around music. For instance, each morning a The Movie counselor would lead us in a Diary brief service that always ended with Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has By Dom Cioffi Broken.” To this day, whenever I hear that song I am jettisoned back to the small chapel where we would gather together. At night around the campfire, other classic songs were played and sung by the group. The allure of the crackling fire and moonlit skies being punctuated by choruses of “Kumbaya” are forever burned into my memory. But one musical moment has always stood out – and it profoundly affected the rest of my life. One year when I was probably 14 years old, a kid arrived carrying a guitar. He was the same age as me and assigned to the same cabin. I remember watching him show up with his guitar and initially thinking, “He’s got a lot of guts bringing that to camp.” At that age, I was more interested in sports. While I liked music, it wasn’t something I aspired to do or was interested in being good at. As such, I was a little standoffish with this kid, figuring we didn’t have much in common. Almost immediately, he pulled out his guitar and started playing, strumming chords on the cabin’s front deck, sitting alone and looking content. Occasionally, he would sing a chorus or two, not loud, but loud enough that you knew he was capable of pulling it off. I watched from a distance with curiosity, but hesitated to engage him. Soon enough, however, other

kids did gather around. And not long after, a few even decided to sing along. I watched from afar for a few days, becoming more and more intrigued by his ability and charismatic personality. In truth, I was drawn to him just like everyone else. Eventually, I engaged with him and decided he was a pretty cool kid. I still wasn’t interested in being part of his sing-alongs, but I was impressed with his overall shtick and had to admit that he was a talented kid (and I always respected anyone who was accomplished at something). He had a fairly robust repertoire that included many of the standard campfire songs of the day, but the one that stood out most for me (and the one that is most poignant in this memory) was “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. I was a budding Beatles fan at that point in my life so I was super impressed that he could play and sing it. I would stare at his hands as they jumped from chord to chord, thinking how cool it would be to do that. It was the first time in my life that I thought it might be fun to play a musical instrument. By the end of the week, I had decided that this kid was pretty impressive and looked forward to the moment when he would play. I even worked up the guts to sing “Hey Jude” (as long as everyone else was singing too). After arriving back home, I dug through our attic and pulled out my mother’s old guitar – a beat-up cheapie that she attempted to play many years earlier. The strings were old and rusty and the action (the space between the string and fretboard) was ridiculously high, which made it difficult to play. But I had it in my head that I wanted to learn so I plucked away here and there in an attempt to emulate the kid at camp. It’s 35 years later and I’m still learning to play. I have guitars strewn throughout my house and whenever I have a free minute, I grab one and belt out a tune or two. And everyone once in a while, I’ll sing a chorus or two of “Hey Jude,” always smiling at the memory of the kid who inspired me to play. This week’s film, “Yesterday,” imagines a world where the Beatles never existed. However, one man – a lone troubadour working the bar scene – suddenly

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remembers every song the band wrote. Before long, he is considered the greatest songwriter in the world. I first saw this trailer several months ago and was enthralled by the idea. I’ve been anticipating its release ever since. And while I had fun watching the film and enjoyed the characters, it failed to meet the lofty expectations that I had for it. Check this one out if you love the music of the Beatles. It’s fun and at times full of charm, but ultimately it was too disjointed to be considered a winner. A slightly harmonious “C+” for “Yesterday.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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persons; decline of a leader or executive authority; criminal kingpins; awareness of famous historical persons; to note disgust with the government, with regulations, legislation, or leadership; to see that people in charge – and the regulations they enforce – cause embarrassment or are experienced as degrading; to see that governments or authorities engage in ‘dirty business’, or hidden activities; leadership attained or held at the cost of poverty and difficulty for others; aware of populists – leaders with a ‘common touch’ and the relationship between bosses and their subordinates or employees; to hear pejorative or detracting comments regarding laws, leaders, or competency; to recognize a polarization between ‘labor and management’, between the perceived aristocracy and the common man (the peasants!); Aware of an attitude that compliance with policies, regulations, or procedures is demeaning; to see that some people put themselves ‘up’ by putting other people ‘down’; insistence on an opinion leaves another feeling degraded or stupid; involvement with a mistake on measurements or compliance; to have losses through contact with police or officials; to see incidents where laws or authoritative action ‘just makes things worse!’ To deal with employees, depressed or malicious people through one’s professional capacity; competency or expertise is questioned because a mistake

was made or there are negative results; to recognize that opinions, orders, laws, or regulations must be formulated or followed in order – in a coherent sequence; to cite wellknown, historical references; to establish credibility based on precedent.” Relative to the new moon eclipse on July , it will be no surprise if events that bear a whiff of all of the above make their way into the limelight. Keep an eye on the news, particularly between July 2 and July 16. Beyond that, pay attention to the headlines right up until Jan. 1, 2020. So much of what is indicated in the Hades/Kronos conjunction has already started to percolate; to wit – the Mueller investigation, the NXIVM Trials, the Jussie Smollett fiasco, the political circus,in the U.S. and elsewhere, the refugee crisis, and the resurgence of interest in the death of JFK junior – it will be interesting to see how deep the darkness goes, and even more interesting to watch it finally crawl out from under its rock over the course of the next six months. I don’t pretend to know everything. Every time I write this column I have to decide how to spin it. This week, I am sticking my neck out. I could be wrong about the way I see it – but let’s see how things roll. The proof is always in the pudding. It’ll take until New Year’s Day for what’s written here to pan out – or not. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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ELSA 12-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I’m looking for a nice quiet home where I could get spoiled!

DAKOTA - 12-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Medium Hair. Orange tabby. I am sweet, social and affectionate and I can’t wait to get to know you and maybe even go home with you.

XENA Hi! My name’s Xena and I’m a 4-year-old spayed female kitty. If you’re looking for a new feline best friend, I may just be the cat for you! I came to Lucy Mackenzie several months ago, and I haven’t had the easiest of times since then. You see, I like a more quiet, solitary environment - one where I’m perhaps the only kitty, or live with other independent cats. I like having my own space and time to myself. I’m very much a player and absolutely love my toys. I have a great imagination! I also love human companionship, and that’s probably been the most difficult thing since I’ve been here - not having a human companion to call my very own. Like I said, if you’ve been looking for a new feline best friend, perhaps that could be me. Stop in and meet me today! This pet is available for adoption at

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate and rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you’ve been discrimination against, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777.

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FOR SALE ESTATE CLEANOUT SALE in Killington! Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Both Days! King’s Pines Townhouses, Unit E-1, Killington, VT 05751. (Just Past iPie Pizza on Left - Look for Signs!) House has Sold and We Will Sell the Contents: Great Values & Priced to Sell: Sectional Sofa, Large Dining Table & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Canoe, Gas Grill, Flat Screens, Kitchen, Rugs, Lamps, Pub Table & Chairs, Art, Knick Knacks…Still Adding In. “Worth the Trip”… Visit BobBurgessEstateSales. com for Sale PHOTOS and INFORMATION on Upcoming Sales! Directions from Killington Entrance: Killington Rd. Past iPie Pizza - First Left into King’s Pines: Look for Signs - Please Park Respectfully. $3.00 PERENNIALS – 541 Hale Hollow Road, Bridgewater Corners, 1 mile off 100A. 802672-3335. MASTER BEDROOM furniture: Dresser, bureau, 2 night tables. Frank, 802-353-8177. $100. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.

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Killington property transfers May, 2019 Seller DeRosia, II James I Souder, Lisa A & Richard W Geiser, Wayne F & Kathleen C MacCuish Family Revocable Trust Deitch, David M & Sandra H Durgin, Nancy Roberts, Sally K Abrams, Hannah R Munson, Kasie Jordan, Ronald M & Owen P Natko, Steven & Gilda Shropshire, Linda Aines, Ryan R McGrath, Jacob J Flaherty, Brian & Cheryl Lyle Trustee, Peter & Janice Benedict, James N Connelly Jr, David E Cannon, David N & Julie R Ernest S & Melanson Trust, Barb. J RSB Killington Inc Burke, John J & Susan D Freitag-

Buyer InStone Investments, LLC Reszkowski, Thomas Hodulik, Michael & Giuliana Antonelli, James P & Lauren B Bozan, Edmond & Alexandra Cueva, Lisa M Stoddard, Jr, Raymond E & Lauren A Fuentes, Eduardo G Herzog, Matthew & Herryn Comas, Sebastian Bhutani, Sandeep & Patel, Manisha R Randall, Craig & Kimberly Lin, Lawrence & Tiffany MR Real Estate LLC Sanderson, Lisa & Knightly, Christina Daigle, Steven R 573 Tanglewood Drive LLC Tom’s Ski House LLC Cappello, Matthew J & Kathleen H Hardaway, Hen. Z & Hil. N MT Inn 2020 LLC 647 Trailview LLC

Address Killington, VT Killington, VT Killington, VT Ringwood, NJ Jersey City, NJ Bridgewaters Corners, VT West Springfield, MA Newtown, CT Glastonbury,. CT Rutland, VT Wilton, CT Canton, MA Glen Ridge, NJ Killington, VT Hadley, MA Gansevoort, NY Cambridge, MA Sag Harbor, NY Norwell, MA Mystic, CT Killington, VT Mystic, CT

Property Location .80 Acres, Killington Rd Village Sq @ Pico, D202 1 Acre, Upper Rebecca Ln Fall Line, G1 Pico Townhouses, B13 Whiffletree, A2 Woods, V37 Hemlock Ridge, 1B Village Sq @ Pico, E202 Pinnacle, E2 Pinnacle, F16 Village Sq @ Pico, G201 Sunrise, TLI3 Killington Center, R33 Colony Club, F31 Woods, B1 573 Tanglewood Drive 1899 East Mountain Road Topridge, #25A 135 Great Trail Rd 47 Old Mill Road 647 Trailview Drive

Sale Price $40,000 $42,001 $60,000 $120,000 $136,150 $140,700 $154,500 $160,000 $162,000 $162,500 $168,500 $181,500 $210,000 $210,00 $270,000 $287,000 $290,000 $371,000 $655,000 $660,000 $1,400,000 $2,400,000

Closed 05/23/19 05/22/19 05/23/19 05/13/19 05/03/19 05/24/19 05/15/19 05/03/19 05/10/19 05/7/19 05/24/19 05/10/19 05/31/19 05/23/19 05/23/19 05/13/19 05/15/19 05/03/19 05/10/19 05/10/19 05/8/19 05/28/19

GROW YOUR LIFE IN KILLINGTON

802.775.5111 • 335 Killington Rd. • Killington, VT 05751 SKI OR BIKE HOME - SHUTTLE HIGHRIDGE

THE LODGES - SKI IN & OUT • 1-LVL 3BR/3BA, Furnished & equipped, Wash/Dryer, patio • Gas fplc, gas range, gas heat • Mud-entry w/ cubbies+bench • Double vanity, jet tub, • Common: Indr pool $459K

1BR/1BA, $124,900 2BR/2BA $219,900 woodburning fireplace Indoor pool/outdoor whirlpool

* furnished & equipped

HAWK MOUNTAIN

LOTS OF LIGHT

3BR, 3BA, 2800 sq.ft. 2.6 AC Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling Stone fireplace, large deck, garage, Wood floors, master suite, loft Hot tub room+bonus rooms

NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE! Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites Granite, maple floors, 5Ac Open flr plan w/cath. ceiling Heated garage& storage • House Generator, large deck

TIMBER FRAME + 2-CAR GARAGE • 3BR,3BA en suites+1/2bath, 1,728 fin sf+full basemt. • 2013 constructed, spectacular Pico mtn. views • Radiant heat - basement! • Paved driveway $499K

$549K

LOCATION & TRAIL VIEWS

HOUSE & 2 LOTS

5BR, 3.5BA, Landscaped 3AC, Pond • Flat paved driveway, hot tub-gazebo • heated o/sized 2-car garage • fieldstone fireplace, • Viking appliances • walk-out unfinished basemt $1,150,000

Merisa Sherman

Bret Williamson, Williamson Broker, Owner Ofﬁce 802-422-3610 ext 206 Cell 802-236-1092 bret@killingtonvalleyrealestate.com

• $460K

$565,250.

Meghan Charlebois

11 Prior Drive Drive Killington $328,000

• $235K

Mtn Views & minutes to Slopes 13 guest rooms! 3 AC for RV’s, Camping & Events Renovated Great Room with New Windows & Custom Bar

ʻtricia Carter

Lookout Rd, Pittsﬁeld $198,000

• 3BR/1.5 BA, 1.8 Ac • 1,512 sq.ft. • Wood stove • Workbench room • Laundry

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES & LOCATION!!!

Lenore Bianchi

4193 Route 100A, Plymouth $279,000

SINGLE FAMILY - PITTSFIELD

* 3BR, 1.5 BA, 1.3 Acres, 1,480 sq.ft. * new baseboards * new shake shingle roof * furnished & equipped $250K

D UCE RED

Stage Road, Killington $499,000

• $335K

Chris Bianchi

Katie McFadden

Over 140 Years Experience in the Killington Region

Michelle Lord MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ®

REALTOR

killingtonvalleyrealestate.com for all properties. KVRE_ListingAd_5_14.indd 1

• 4BR/3BA, 1,920 sf, gas heat • PLUS 2 LOTS (4.5 Acres) • New Roof, Great rental

Pat Linnemayr

Established in 1972

MLS

5/14/2019 3:45:52 PM

KEEP OUR MOUNTAINS GREEN!

RECYCLE ME!

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Happy 4th of July!

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

SERVICES FOUNDATION REPAIRS free estimates, insured. 802349-0339. BEAUREGARD PAINTING, 25 years experience. 802436-1337. POWER WASHING SPECIALISTS. Call Jeff at First Impressions, 802-558-4609.

customers for the purchase, sale and qualified appraisal of coins, currency, stamps, precious metals in any form, old and high quality watches and time pieces, sports and historical items. Free estimates. No obligation. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC, New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085.

EMPLOYMENT APPALACHIAN TRAIL ADVENTURES: seeking Kayaking/hiking guides. Must be able to lift and carry kayaks, don’t mind getting wet, stepping in mud. 802-347-4343.

LOT CLEARING and stumping. 802-672-3719, 802-5586172.

INN AT LONG TRAIL is looking for front desk/office help as well as breakfast server / housekeeper. Please stop by 802-775-7181 call to arrange interview.

WANTED

C.V. OIL COMPANY Inc., Pittsfield, VT, seeking CDL drivers and service technicians. Contact stacey@cvoil. com or call 802-746-8018.

HIGHEST PRICES PAID - Back home in Vermont for a Spring visit and hope to see new and returning

THE PLYMOUTH SCHOOLHOUSE is seeking to hire a Program Director/Classroom Teacher for its Early Childhood Program. Contact Lauren Skaskiw at 802-417-

BE HEARD.

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6895. WAITSTAFF: Birch Ridge Inn at Killington is interviewing candidates for both full time and part time wait staff positions for evening dinner service. To arrange an interview call 802-422-4293. INNKEEPER / RESIDENTIAL MANAGER needed for our Mendon Mountain View Lodge. Please visit www. killington.com/jobs for a full job description and to apply. Or visit our welcome center at 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800) 300-9095. EOE. HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED Killington Grand Hotel. Please visit www.killington. com/jobs or a full job description and to apply. Or visit our welcome center at 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800) 300-9095. EOE. KILLINGTON RESORT: Food & Beverage, new opportunities. Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Sous Chef, Line Cook, Cook 1, Cook 2. Please visit www.killington. com/jobs for a full job description and to apply. Or visit our welcome center at 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800) 300-9095. EOE. CASHIER: A.M. preferable. PT/FT/Year round. Competitive wage. Killington. Please call 802-558-0793. DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook. Experience would be great, but if you enjoy working with food, we will train. Competitive wage. Please call 802558-0793. Want to submit a classified? Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399. Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free.

Nicely appointed and fully updated, 3BR/3BA Highridge A-rated condo in the Killington rental program averages over $17,000/year in net rental income. New kitchen, updated bathrooms, new carpet and paint, all new appliances - $289,000

www.HighridgeD19.com Luxury ski-in/ski-out 3BR/3BA condominium just steps away from Killington’s Sunrise ski lift. Modern kitchen w/granite countertops, maple cabinets, stainless appliances and striking hardwood floors. Kitchen opens to dining area and spacious living room w/new carpet, granite-framed gas fireplace and French doors to private balcony w/long-range views of the Green Mountains. Master bedroom suite w/full bathroom w/double sinks, granite surfaces, jetted tub and separate glass enclosed shower - $469,000

www.TheLodgesA202.com

www.281UpperRebeccaLane.com

Exceptional 4BR/4BA contemporary w/winter views of Killington and Pico and end-ofthe-road location. Striking antique Verde granite countertops, custom oak cabinetry, stainless appliances, coffered ceiling, wainscoting and wrap-around deck. Vaulted pine ceilings, solid oak flooring and a Vermont Castings woodstove set against a prominent stone hearth hand-built from local granite. A major renovation in 1999 added a 2-car attached garage w/master bedroom suite above w/cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace, electric-powered dumbwaiter, wet bar w/custom cabinetry, updated bathroom w/glass-enclosed shower w/river stone floor, jetted tub, slate-tile flooring, indoor spa w/hot tub and dry sauna - $449,000 See videos of all our listings on YouTube!

2814 Killington Rd. 802-422-3600 www.KillingtonPicoRealty.com

REALTOR

Daniel Pol Associate Broker

Kyle Kershner Broker/Owner

Jessica Posch Realtor

PEAK

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ATTN KILLINGTON INVESTORS! PRIME LOCATION--STRONG COMMERCIAL

OPPORTUNITY--BASE OF THE KILLINGTON RD! ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS IN KILLINGTON! Fabulous Retail Property on 17 acres consists of a main building w/11,440 sq. ft. on 3 levels w/elevator. The X Country Ski Center w/1,440 sq. ft. & direct access to xcountry/snowshoe trails & Green Mountain Bike Trails! 18 hole championship disc golf course & 3 extra build lots. $1,350,000

FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Amazing views at Hawk! Gorgeous 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath open concept contemporary gem! Custom design by Robert Carl Williams! Fabulous floor plan to entertain, multiple living areas, loads of glass, beautiful wood floors & handsome fieldstone fireplace. Luxurious Master Suite w/ private outdoor hot tub. 3 car garage & so much more! Must see! $549,900

Marni Rieger 802.353.1604

Marni@PeakPropertyRealEstate.com 59 Central Street, Woodstock VT 505 Killington Road, Killington VT

RENTAL INVESTMENT IN KILLINGTON! 5 bedroom EQUESTRIAN’S DREAM ON 60+ ACRES! Minutes DUPLEX. The top floor unit (3 bed/2.5 bath) has open floor INVESTMENT OPP CLOSE TO KILLINGTON! 95 seat

to Pico, Killington & Rutland. Formally a 4H horse farm. 2 bed/2 bath Log home w/garage, indoor riding arena, 2 barns, 28 horse stalls, 5 meadows, amazing views & more! $409K MOTIVATED SELLER!

plan w/eat in kitchen, living area w/ fireplace, great deck, Restaurant & Pub on the White River w/mountain & water master suite. Walk-out/lock-out lower level 2 bed/1.5 bath, views! Comm kitchen. Furnishings, equipment & inventory incl. Parking for 48 cars. Outdoor seating on river! $199K open floor plan w/eat in kitchen, living area w/ fireplace. MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS SELL IT! Rental income of over $32K! $389,900

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THE NEW SUMMER COLLECTION Killington Sports offers a full line of lifestyle summer wear from Patagonia and Kühl. Visit the Route 4 location to stock up on essentials for men. women and children.

GOLF BIKE PARK

PEAK LODG

SNOW SPOR New Summer hours, open Friday-Sunday at Route 4.

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