The Mountain Times 07.10.2019 by Polly Lynn

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Volume 48, Number 28

July 10-16, 2019

Bridgewater’s high traffic ticket revenue becomes point of contention

GREEN MTN MUSIC The 25th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival hits Brandon this weekend. Killington, Rutland, Ludlow, Fair Haven, Castleton, Cavendish and Wallingford also host summer concerts. Page 14

By Robin Alberti

Killington Boot Campers support Beth Roberts by wheeling her through the 4th of July Parade in Killington – megaphone in hand. Roberts is recovering from an ankle injury.

By Curt Peterson BRIDGEWATER—In 2018, Bridgewater wrote 12 percent of all traffic citations in the state. The topic is a bone of contention among members of the three-person Select Board, and a hot topic among the town’s 936 residents and handful of businesses. “Being Vermont’s biggest ticket writer does not enhance Bridgewater’s reputation,” said Lynne Bertram, chair of the Select Board. Some residents resent the Windsor County Sheriff Department, whose deputies patrol Route 4 through town 84 hours per week and issue the tickets.

In December 2018, Bridgewater issued $30,383 in fines for 179 tickets, netting $14,090 in fine-sharing revenue with the state. The smallest fine was $125, $479 the largest. Fines are graduated by speed, according to a state-issued schedule. In 2017-18 the town received $240,000 in shared ticket fines revenue and paid $236,000 for WCSD services, which is about half of the total fines. Windsor County Sheriff Michael Chamberlain said next year’s revenue will probably not cover Bridgewater’s contract cost. Speeding, page 7

Woodstock library seeks $500K for failed HVAC system Library offers free home delivery of books, DVDs and magazines to patrons

FUNDING CUTS? Local TV stations feel tension, may go fuzzy, with potential funding cuts. Page 2 MTB NETWORK SEEKS ACT 250 PERMIT Slate Valley Trails seeks 25-mile expansion, new parking lot with Act 250 permit. Page 27

RAPTORS TO FLY Get face to face with owls, falcons and hawks at the Pittsford Recreation Area this Saturday, July 13. The live raptor is free! Page 18

Staff report WOODSTOCK—The Norman Williams Public Library’s heating and cooling system failed, so library staff and volunteers are offering home delivery of books, DVDs and magazines, for free. “We can deliver right to our

patrons at home,” said Norman Williams Public Library Director Amanda Merk. The library has long offered home delivery at the request of patrons, but Merk is encouraging seniors and mothers with young

children to take advantage of the service now to avoid the heat. The library’s 20-year-old HVAC failed in the spring, making hot July days especially warm in the library, Merk said. The library board is trying to

raise $500,000 by this fall to replace the system before the cold weather sets in. “After two decades of providing a comfortable environment for the more than 75,000 patrons and visitors who pass through our doors Library, page 7

Sabra Field marks 50th year making Vermont art

Artist will host open house at her East Barnard studio July 13 & 14 By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger EAST BARNARD— Sabra Field recalls the moment a half-century ago when she made her first woodblock print in Vermont. “No one said I couldn’t,” she said, “and I was too naive to realize the odds.” The Oklahoma-born and New York-raised artist didn’t know her ink-on-paper images of red barns, green hills and blue skies would land on the cover of Vermont Life magazine, an annual namesake calendar, a stained glass window at neighboring New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 250,000 UNICEF cards and 60 million postage stamps commemorating Vermont’s 1991 bicentennial. This coming weekend, July 13-14, the 84-year-old printmaker will celebrate her 50th year making iconic Vermont art. “When people ask what piece means the

most to me,” she said, “I answer, ‘The one I’m going to do next.’” Field’s Green Mountain story began in 1953 when she enrolled at Middlebury College (“there was no math requirement,” she explained) and had an epiphany while studying Piero della Francesca’s 1450s painting “The Flagellation of Christ.” “I saw that great art is composed from what we see,” she recalled, “but it is not a replica of what we see.” Field’s watercolor teacher made art “seem like a noble calling.” But she yearned less for a brush than for woodblocks, which she discovered upon further schooling at Connecticut’s Wesleyan University. “Prints are for everybody,” she said of the easily reproducible medium. “I wanted to Sabra Field, page 9

By Katy Savage

Margaret and Don Grenier are living near a whey pond.

Neighbors complain of cheese farm’s whey stench By Katy Savage MOUNT HOLLY—It’s summer time but Margaret Grenier and her husband Don can’t sit outside and they can’t open their windows. If they do, they are overwhelmed by the stench of rotting cheese waste behind their house. Crowley Cheese, which sits on a hillside above their property, disposes about 700 pounds of whey a day. The whey is pumped through pipes across the road to a whey pond, which sits about 100 feet behind the Greniers’ house. “It’s so bad you can taste it some days,” Don said. The Greniers, who have lived there for 22 years, say their quality of life has been impacted. Whey, page 8

2 • LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

Local TV in jeopardy with FCC cuts Public access stations, programmers await state study

By Ed Larson events. writers from various business to assist A potential Federal CommunicaOther community television stain picking up the loses. tions Commission ruling could have tions have changed to levying rental Onion River Community Access major impact on local public access fees for equipment and studio or editMedia General Manager Rob Chaptelevision in Vermont as soon as Jan. man said that “nothing is off the table.” ing time. Most evident is Brattleboro 1, 2020. where the new fees went into effect Chapman said his station has At issue are the franchise fees that July 1, 2019. Fees can range from $240 three channels and that he is “obvicable companies pay cities and towns up to $360 annually for those using the ously concerned” about the proposed to support local programming. Local studios more than twice a month. change. community access channels are vulStudio time fees and equipment usThey have looked at potential nerable to major cutbacks in services age fees such as Brattleboro’s have not memberships for the loss of in-kind or potential closure. been discussed in Rutland, at least yet. franchise funds. Currently, FCC fees have a cap at 5 There are opponents who suggest “We’ve already sustained a 3 perpercent of the cable company’s gross if the FCC allows cable companies the revenue to be passed on to local public cent reduction due to accounting fee changes,” said Chapman, adding right requested change, that it would be a access channels. Also included in that fatal blow to community television. now the FCC could rule could result cap are free cable company channels The Vermont Legislature estabanywhere from a “zero percent to 100 that carry programming to certain lished a study committee to review the percent reduction” in the in-kind and governmental buildings and schools. requested changes and most commuThese are termed “in-kind benefits” by that will “definitely have an impact.” nity television groups are awaiting the Cable companies are concerned the FCC. study committee’s report. that revenues are Local commuChapman said the study commitdeclining as more nities in Vermont PEG TV CURRENTLY tee report is not due until September, and more viewers will have to end but they have met with local access utilize online conrecording or live PROVIDES stations to get the process underway. tent, rather than broadcast of EQUIPMENT AND The first meeting was on June 27. remaining with the meetings of local Broderson is also awaiting the television side of select boards and FREE STUDIO TIME. study committee’s report. He is hopethe cable provider. city councils unful that additional funding sources Locally, PEG TV less agreements for additional subsidies can be worked in Rutland has three local access chan- will be a part of that report, such as nels, which cover a myriad of subjects, a review of state taxes to assist local out. television. meetings, announcements and comSome communities have already Proponents of the change argue munity events. started to prepare for the change, that the consolidation of franchise Tom Leypold, executive direcshould it occur. fees into the fee schedule is overdue, tor of PEG TV, which operates the Peter Broderson of Middlebury as cable providers’ costs are already three channels and has collaborative Community Television indicated that passed on to the ratepayers. Nationagreements with Castleton University preparations are underway should wide there have been documented for sporting events, was on vacation there be a cutback. Broderson stated cases of communities that received and unavailable for comment on the that if Comcast were to charge a line franchise fees utilizing them to pay impact locally in Rutland. charge of $100,000 for each of the two underfunded pension liabilities. One staffer said there is concern stations MCT operates, “We would But opponents, such as Broderabout the impact of any cutbacks in have to close our doors,” Broderson son, argue that ratepayers are already funding. said. picking up the costs in their cable PEG TV currently provides equipHowever, Broderson said that the rates. Broderson pointed to Comcast’s ment and free studio time to anyone town of Middlebury does provide record quarterly earnings report. wishing to produce a program or film funding for coverage of the Select Board meeting. There is also coverage of Town Meeting Day and elections. The Middlebury School Board coverage continues, although the school department provides no funding. According to Broderson, if the FCC ruling is supportive of the cable companies then there may have to be some thought of asking for funds from the school department to continue the broadcasts. What is making it difficult, according to Broderson, is the “unpredictability” of what will occur and the local impact. Middlebury Community Television, like all Comcast based community TV, was hit with a 6 percent cutback in funds due the change in accounting procedures. In Middlebury’s case it was closer to 5 percent, but had a definite impact on the station’s budgetary process. Over at Onion River Community Television, in Montpelier, the cut was around 3 percent. Broderson indicated that they are Courtesy of PEGTV considering seeking program underBROC members discusses the summer meals program on PEGTV last month.

The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

OBITUARY

Richard Marshall Blaney, 70

Richard M. Blaney (Dickie) passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Dick Blaney was born April 21,1949, in Huntington Long Island, New York, to William and Myra Blaney Jr. He attended Blair Academy New Jersey where he was an accomplished wrestler and graduated from Huntington High New York. He attended Boston University but after visiting a childhood friend in New Hampshire he transferred to New England College. There he met and made many lifelong friends. He was a member of the National Guard and became a pilot. In 1973 Dick Blaney along with two friends headed to Killington Richard Marshall Blaney Vermont where they took over and operated a general store in a motel in West Bridgewater while they built the Back Behind Saloon & Restaurant. Dick Blaney proudly owned and operated the Back Behind for 36 years. Blakey decided to retire to New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he had vacationed for years. He loved the water. Dick Blaney was in avid skier, boater and sailor, as well as an amazing waterskier and windsurfer. He had a unique outlook and approach to life. Wherever Blaney was he made friends and had fun. He had a vibrant smile and spirit and was the ultimate handyman. He could fix your car or build a house. He was known to be a bit of a perfectionist and also for his willingness to help others. Blaney leaves behind his loving wife Jill (Miss Small), sisters Betty and Fred Uvena, Lauren and Michael Jump, brother William and Annette Blaney, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 27, from 1-4 p.m. at Domenic’s in Killington, Vermont.

Gerald Lechmere Guppy, 73 Gerald (Gerry) Lechmere Guppy passed away on April 3, 2019. He was born Jan. 3, 1946. A celebration of his life is planned for July 21 from 1-3 p.m. at Peppino’s Restaurant in Killington. One day someone asked Gerry Guppy if he was named after a fish, he proudly responded, “No, the fish was named after my great grandfather.” He was very proud of his family history and told the story often to as many people as possible. Gerry Guppy was the great-grandson of Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a British-born naturalist, self-taught Gerald Lechmere Guppy scientist, and prodigy who basically taught himself to read at age 3. Lechmere, as Robert John was known, was born in 1836 and was raised by his grandparents at Kennersley Castle in Herefordshire, England. As a young man, Lechmere wanted to explore the world as a scientist but it was expected that he would manage the family estate and run the 13th century castle. Having no interest whatsoever in that concept, 18-yearGuppy, page 28

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Looking back at this session

By Jim Harrison

Changes to vehicle inspections were adopted. In With the 2019 Vermont legislative session well behind addition to the existing 1 year waiver for vehicles, which us and gubernatorial action on all bills passed by lawneed over $200 in repairs to pass an emissions test, the makers complete, it may be time to take a moment to Legislature also exempted from the test are vehicles reflect on what did and didn’t happen. over 16 years old. Instead of the On Board Diagnostic First of all, there were only two vetoes by Gov. Phil Inspection (OBD test) for those older cars, only a visual Scott, one dealing with a waiting period for handgun emissions test (is the catalytic converter connected and purchases and is there a gas cap) and a safety inspection are required. another measure This took effect on July 1, 2019. Many Vermonters may would have authoqualify for manufacturer warranties on emission conrized a cause of trols for cars that are up to 15 years old. action by a person The bill also includes a voucher program for low without a present income Vermonters to purchase highly efficient vehicles injury for medi(40 miles per gallon or more) as well as up to $2,500 cal monitoring vouchers to fix vehicles that have failed the OBD inspecagainst the owner tion. or operator of a The state budget included additional investments in large facility from workforce development and child care assistance. Legwhich a toxic islation to foster broadband improvements in Vermont substance was also passed. released. This Rep. Jim Harrison Notable tax changes approved: contrasts with a An increase in the estate tax exclusion from $2.75 dozen vetoes a year ago. The reduction matches statemillion to $4.25 million in January 2020, and $5 million ments from both the governor and legislative leaders in January 2021. that emphasis would be on trying to find more common The institution of a deduction for medical expenses ground this year. within the personal income tax that will allow taxpayers For Scott, the veto on a new firearm restriction, S.169, to deduct medical expenses beyond Vermont’s standard potentially sends a signal to lawmakers that it may be deduction and personal exemptions (with some exceptime to take a break from the new and controversial gun tions). laws passed in 2018. And the medical monitoring law is The tax bill also included a decrease in the capital similar to one vetoed last year that is strongly opposed gains exemption by capping the exemption at $350,000. by the state’s manufacturing community that may poSeveral of the higher profile issues that did not pass tentially make it harder for the state to retain and attract this year and are likely to be front and center when the such businesses in the future. Legislature returns in January include: 2019, the first year of the biennium, saw 83 bills A $15 minimum wage, which Scott vetoed in 2018. enacted into law, similar to the 85 enacted in 2017, the Legislative leaders have indicated a willingness to comfirst year of the last biennium. What was changed this promise, but it is unclear how much. Vermont’s current time around, was the absence of very public differences minimum is $10.78 per hour (sixth highest in the nation) between the governor and Legislature on education and increases each January by CPI. property tax rates and labor initiatives, like paid family Paid family leave was also vetoed by Scott last year. leave and minimum wage. There were disagreements This year he offered a voluntary plan that employers or on the labor issues, but mostly within the Legislature, as leaders attempted to find versions of the bills that would employees could buy in to, whereas the Legislature is poised to pass a mandatory plan funded by a new paysatisfy Scott or give them enough votes to override roll tax on all employees or combination of employers potential vetoes. and employees. Several key environmental initiatives were passed, Act 250 reform never made it out of the House Natural including a statewide ban on plastic bags at the store checkout (effective 2020), dedicated clean water funding Resources Committee this session, although considerable time was spent on the legislation. Following a without a new tax, restrictions on the use of neonicotisummer study committee last year, proponents of the noid pesticides and additional funding for low income changes hope to add new criteweatherization. Also approved ria on how a development will were new incentives to purchase ABORTION RIGHTS impact climate change. electric cars along with a study Tax and regulation of retail on how EVs should support PROVED TO BE sales of marijuana has passed transportation improvements in ONE OF THE MORE the Senate but still needs to be the future. approved by two more House Health bills approved inCONTROVERSIAL ISSUES committees. Differences cluded several tobacco related OF THE SESSION. between the chambers as well measures: increasing the smokas with the governor will need ing age to 21 (effective October), to be worked out in the 2020 session if the measure is to a new 92 percent wholesale tax on vape products and a advance. ban on the internet sale of e-cigarette vape products ef2020 will also be an election year and what impact fective July. Also passed were lead testing in schools and that will have on the cooperation between the legislative child care centers. and executive branches remains to be seen. Scott’s overAbortion rights proved to be one of the more conall popularity remains high. He has never lost an election troversial issues of the session, with the passage of and for good measure, has returned to racing at Thunder H.57, which establishes: the right to choose or refuse Road on Thursday nights, where he won recently. Two contraception or sterilization and the right to carry a prominent statewide office holders (Attorney General TJ pregnancy to term to give birth to a child, or to have an abortion. The Legislature also advanced a constitutional Donovan, a Democrat, and Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive) have indicated they are considering a run amendment that would protect an individual’s right to for governor. reproductive autonomy unless justified by a compelling Jim Harrison is a state representative for Bridgewater, State interest. Amendments to the constitution need to be approved by two successive Legislatures as well as the Chittenden, Killington and Mendon. He can be reached at Jharrison@leg.state.vt.us. voters (2022) before taking effect.

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Opinion

The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

OP-ED

Avenues for success are VAST

By Janet Bombardier There is a free college tuition program that still is one of the best-kept secrets in Vermont. Did you know that Vermont students interested in STEM careers can go to college and finish their high school degree at the same time? Tuition free? As I attended the 30th graduation ceremony for the Vermont Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) at Vermont Technical College, I was amazed by the students’ accomplishments and future plans.Seventy-one bright young Vermont girls and boys were each completing the year with at least 30 college credits in some of the most challenging fields, including engineering technology, biological sciences, and agricultural management.As diplomas were awarded, future college plans for these students were announced at institutions such as RPI, WPI, Clarkson, and UVM, as well as our state college system. And 50 percent of the students continue on at Vermont Tech. As I attended the graduation, I was concerned to see the lack of representation from across our Vermont counties. Our counties with the most population had the least representation in the program. VAST is an independent, fully accredited high school with the authority to grant diplomas.As Vermont’s first early college program approved by the Legislature, VAST VAST, page 31

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LETTERS

Reducing trash is a crucial task Dear Editor, The July/August issue of the Sierra Club’s “Sierra Magazine” has a review of the trash/recycling situation. It used to be that U.S. companies could take reusables from our trash and even pay money for that stuff. We had to clean and presort it by plastic type and metal type, but then automatic trash sorting was invented. However, this created sloppiness with unwashed materials contaminating clean things like paper and make them useless. Our trash was sent to countries where cheap labor would sort it and the rest was dumped near streams that washed it into the ocean. Now the ocean has a big garbage gyre where a statesized collection of our trash turns like a slow record in mid-ocean. Now some or most of those garbage countries don’t want our trash anymore. One and maybe more big ocean-going ships are filled with our trash and no countries will let them land, since the original contract ran out to handle this trash. One city tried to divert

disaster by turning land near the Hudson River into a landfill until they calculated that it would take just a few years till they could go mountain climbing on their new landfill. Their motto of “garbage capital of the Hudson Valley,” wasn’t well liked. We can start to avoid this problem by being sure we and neighbors only put real recyclables in the recyclable collectors. That means that they are clean. Wash the cans and stuff first. Keep paper separate, especially white business type paper. Most collectors now use the sorting methods that allow mixing it all together and let them sort it, but that is not working and lots of your recyclables get dumped in landfills or oceans. If we get clean stuff to the collectors, they will be happy to get clean saleable stuff. Other solutions are to compost food wastes and take your own shopping bags to the store, don’t buy over-packaged items and send a message that too much packaging reduces sales. Peter Grant, Bristol

Plastic causes cancer Dear Editor, I am responding to Rob Roper’s commentary in the recent Mountain Times, July 3 paper, called “Plastic bag ban an overstep.” My husband died at age 51 of leukemia after leading an exemplary life. Plastic killed him. Rather, I should say more accurately that oil killed him – petroleum – the substance that is the

tive teacher at Craftsbury Academy and Stowe High School. He was a winning basketball coach for the girls’ teams year after year in Craftsbury. When Andy was 50, he suddenly lost all energy and muscle strength. His doctors quickly discovered he had acute onset leukemia of a variety that had

ONE KNOWN CAUSE OF CANCER IS OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS LEFT ON THE SKIN FOR TOO LONG A TIME. ingredient for the plastic bags Mr. Roper so ardently argues we should continue to allow to pollute our waterways and landfills. Plastic leaches into the water and causes cancer. This is a proven, scientific fact although one that is not often advertised or repeated. Here is how I know oil and petroleum products and specifically plastic cause cancer: My husband Andy Colameco was a Vermont teacher of the year, a brilliant and effec-

killed all 18 Americans who had come down with this particular form of leukemia within five months of diagnosis. Several months before Andy died, his doctors at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia told us that there was only one scientifically proven cause of leukemia recognized by the American Medical Association. That one known cause of cancer is oil and petroleum products left on the skin for too long a time. The medical comPlastic, page 7

Thanks for making golf program a success Dear Editor, On behalf of the Castleton Community Center members and board of directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many individuals and businesses that helped make our15th annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing a success. Proceeds from the Golf Outing support our elderly and disabled transportation program. A special thank you to major sponsors: Rutland Regional Medical Center, Hubbardton Forge, Brown’s Auto Salvage, Kinney Pike Insurance, Fair Haven Rotary, and Hadeka Stone Corp. The 2019 Hole Sponsors were: American Legion Post 50, Community Health Center Castleton, Castleton Motors, Castleton Republican Party, Castleton Village Store, Jim Doran Roofing & Sheet Metal, Ducharme Funeral Home, AldousDurfee Funeral Home, Dr. David Hassebroek, Fyles Brothers, Johnson Energy, Jost Construction, Kinney Drugs,

Bob & Barbara Levine , Mahoney Mechanical, Mallory Funeral Home, McClure Construction, Dr. Jim & Jean Perry , Prunier’s Market, R & D Automotive, Rutland Vet Clinic Castleton, Slate Valley Physical Therapy, VNA & Hospice of the SW Region, Woodard Marine and Dr. James Wright. Raffle items and cash donations were received from: Bomoseen Golf Club, Brown’s Farm Stand, Club Fitness, Fair Haven Fitness, Fair Haven Inn, Bob & Debbie Franzoni, Gilmore Home Center, Happy Paws Doggie Day Care, Iron Lantern, Lake St Catherin CC, Scott & Toni Lobdell, Precision Auto Body, Price Chopper and Spirit of Ethan Allen Boat Cruises. From all of us at the center and especially those who benefit directly from our van service for seniors and the disabled we say, “Thank you!” Jo Ann Riley, Castleton Community Seniors executive director

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CAPITOL QUOTES On the fourth of July…

“So important for our country that the very simple and basic, ‘Are you a citizen of the United States?’ question be allowed to be asked in the 2020 census. The Department of Commerce and the Department of Justice are working very hard on this, even on the 4th of July,” Said President Donald Trump.

“As we pause to honor the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, let us not forget those who had the courage to confront tyranny and further the cause of freedom and unity. Today, let us renew our commitment to these words and to continue our search for a more perfect union,” Said Gov. Phil Scott.

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Speeding: Bridgewater “speed trap” is under scrutiny continued from page 1 “People have to realize the Sheriff’s Department is a business and the towns are our customers,” Chamberlain said. “The Select Boards decide what services we are to provide and agree to pay the contract price. The fines do not go to us – they are paid to the state, which shares them with the town.” Along Route 4, Bridgewater speed limits drop from 45 mph to 35 mph, then to 25 mph for about one third mile, then increase to 35 mph and back to 45 mph all the way into Woodstock going East, and to 50 mph at Bridgewater Corners heading West. Most tickets are issued within the short 25 mph zone. Chamberlain said no one is ticketed unless driving at least 10 mph over the posted limit. Other than ski-season weekends, tickets issues in Bridgewater are proportionate to number of out-ofstate drivers on their way to Killington and Bridgewater area locals, he said. Some contend that the 25 mph limit was originally for a school zone and that it wasn’t raised when the school closed several years ago. Chamberlain doubts it – the state Agency of Transportation sets the speed limits on state highways and towns pass matching ordinances before they can enforce the limits, he explained. “The limit reflects the congestion, the narrow road, lack of sidewalks and the proximity of houses to the road when setting the 25 mph limit,” Chamberlain said. Contracted services are limited to traffic control, according to the sheriff.

“If there’s an accident or a fire our deputies aren’t going to just look the other way,” he said, “but we are not emergency medical technicians or firemen. Our contract is limited to traffic control.” The sheriffs provides various contracted services to several towns, charging an hourly rate plus mileage on vehicles assigned to in-town duty. Bridgewater’s new contract will cover 84 hours per week at $56 per hour including mileage, or $244,608 total. Bertram, a selectman for over two years, has objected to expanding the sheriff’s contract for services during her tenure. “I agree we need some WCSD presence,” Bertram said, “but 36 hours a week would be more reasonable.” In her individual opinion, not representing the Select Board, she thinks a flashing sign warning motorists they are exceeding the posted limit would be very effective and eliminating the “dramatic” speed limit changes would make the town less of a speed trap. “I don’t care if it’s 25 mph or 35 m.p.h., as long as it’s the same speed limit all the way through town,” she said. Norman “Nope” Martin II, the former Select Board chair, has been an adamant supporter of the current speed limits and enforcement policy. He refused to comment when asked about his position. According to Bertram, Martin and other sheriff contract supporters, the current sheriff’s department coverage makes Bridgewater safer for residents.

Library: Works around HVAC failure continued from page 1

each year, our HVAC equipment has simply reached the end of its functional lifetime,” said NWPL Trustees President Ron Miller in a news release. “Because the cost is well beyond the scope of our operating budget, we must look to our community now to help us meet this special need.” The library is used for numerous events throughout the year. Merk said some of those events are being relocated to the basement, where the children’s books are. Merk has also set up temporary air conditioners and fans throughout the library and she is providing ice cold water on every floor. “My primary focus is to keep the patrons who use this library cool and comfortable for the summer,” said Merk. The historic library, with pink sandstone, dates back to 1883. The library was completely renovated about 20 years ago and remains a fixture in Woodstock. Bobvila.com recently ranked the library ninth among the 25 most beautiful libraries in the nation. Merk said the library has already raised about $250,000 with the help of several anonymous donors. The library board is working with several contractors and recently hired an engineer to design the new system, which will reduce the library’s use of fossil fuels. Merk is looking at the positives. “There are better pieces of equipment that we can make use of now,” Merk said. “It’s a win-win–(a win) for Mother Earth and a win for Norman Williams.”

Plastic: Exposure to oil, petroleum causes concern

“Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!” Said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson.

continued from page 6 munity knows this because of the First Gulf War when Sadam Hussein bombed the oil fields of Kuwait. The oil workers were drenched in oil and nearly all of those oil workers died of leukemia. As a result, the big oil community created a hospital in Texas that is specifically dedicated to

treating the leukemia that oil workers continue to contract. This is a known fact in the medical community but it is little known by the public. So Mr. Roper, there are times when we have to do the right thing and allow “big government” – state or federal – to step in and

pass laws that protect us from cancer. By allowing the continued use of plastic bags, a known carcinogen, government would be impinging on our right to be free of the chemicals imposed on us by the manufacturers of plastic bags. Annie Moore, Ludlow

8 • NEWS BRIEFS

The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

By Julia Purdy

Legion baseball heats up Rutland’s Legion Post 31 and Lakes Region teams continue to battle for standings that will take them to the double-elimination state tournament, to be held in Colchester and Essex, July 2731. In a double-header in White River Junction Sat. June 29, Post 31 outdid themselves, earning first place in the Southern Division with 21-8 and 13-3 wins in the same night. The Rutland Herald reports that Post 31 is now 7-1, pushing White River Junction down to 2-5 in the standings. Lakes Region prevailed 6-3 over Brattleboro Post 5 in a doubleheader at Castleton the same night. Lakes Region moved up in standing to 6-2 in the Southern Division, just ahead of Post 5, at 6-3.

Rutland City has lots for sale The Building and Zoning Dept. announces the availability of three vacant city house lots in Rutland’s Northwest Neighborhood. All come with water and sewer service, within an easy walk to downtown. Applications must be made by Aug. 2. This is not an auction – the department will review all offers. On Pine Street, No. 37 is a .22-acre lot and No. 68 is .19 acres with a paved parking pad in place. No. 41 Baxter St. offers a 2-car garage and .16 acres. The neighborhood has been undergoing a rebirth of sorts, with derelict houses being reclaimed, spruced up or torn down, a small playground, pockets of grassy public space and a community garden. “These lots are perfect for someone looking to get in at the ground floor and put their own stake in the opportunities this close-to-downtown neighborhood offers,” Zoning Administrator Tara Kelly wrote in an email.

Castleton board addresses sidewalk project concerns The June 24 meeting of the Castleton Select Board managed to tie up some loose ends. Addressing residents’ ongoing dissatisfaction with the sidewalk project Town Manager Michael Jones said the sidewalk project will be carried out as planned “or VTrans can withhold funding from the final bill,” according to the published minutes. Jones has learned that Castleton University owns 18 acres in the Poultney portion of Birdseye that have never

been assessed. The deed can’t be located and may have been made prior to 1860 and lost in a fire. Resident Jim Thomas is encouraging the board to approve getting a plastic bag baler. The company, TREX, would install the baler, a $12,000 item, and be paid in plastic bales for the first three years. TREX would also removed 40 bales of plastic each month. Chairman Leamy suggested inviting TREX to speak Monday, July 22.

DPW identifies city streets for repair Had enough of dodging patches and potholes? Public Works Commissioner Jeff Wennberg recently announced the city’s next paving plan for a little more than 2 miles of the worst city streets. Remedies come in three forms: the 1½ -inch overlay, the 2-inch “mill and fill,” reclamation, and complete reconstruction. Each option escalates in cost, and with the $530,000 Wennberg has to work with, a small fraction of city streets will get the attention they need. Those streets are: Grove Street between North Street and Orchard Drive (overlay); Stratton Road from Woodstock Avenue to Hill Pond Street, East Street from Woodstock Avenue to East Center Street, and River Street from the bridge to Granger Street (“mill and fill”); Church Street from North Street to Vernon Street, Phillips Street from Vernon Street to end, Howe

Street from River Street to Franklin Street, the Dana-Coolidge-Marble avenue loop off South Main Street (reclaim); and Franklin Street, now getting the works. The state will take care of the River Street Bridge, because it’s state-owned. The overlay is basically resurfacing. Mill and fill levels the roadbed. Reclamation is the most drastic (and costly): replacing the road to a depth of 10 inches with 3 inches of new pavement. Which roads to work on is a judgement call, balancing need against funds. The Band-Aid treatment doesn’t last and eventually results in much costlier work, Wennberg explained. Wennberg said grants are hard to get, putting the burden onto the budget. “You can’t get blood from a stone,” he told the Rutland Herald. “People are squeezed about as hard as they can handle.”

Cold River Road work begins Work has begun to move the roadbed of Cold River Road at No. 4400, near Wallace Road in Shrewsbury. The work zone begins 4.4 miles from the intersection of Cold River Road and Route 7. A special study has identified a potential slide area along the Cold River Road where it skirts the steep river bluff above the Cold River in the vicinity of the Brown Covered Bridge. The redesign adds a new

bend in the road, which will give a wide berth to a part of the high riverbank where the road now comes too close to the edge for comfort, in the event of another flash flood. In addition, sections of Cold River Road will be stabilized at Nos. 4330 and 6804. The relocation has taken a semicircular bite out of private land. At the Select Board’s May 15 meeting, Mark Youngstrom of Otter Creek Engineering

presented a warranty deed for the landowner, Carroll Adams, to sign, transferring the property to the Town of Shrewsbury at fair market value. Logs from the site will be turned over to Mr. Adams. At the same meeting the Select Board authorized the project to proceed, with a firm completion date of Aug. 3. Otter Creek Engineering is coordinating the project; M&M Excavating is preparing the site.

Whey: Causes smell in neighbor’s yard

continued from page 1 “This is our property, but we can’t enjoy it,” Margaret said. “Just living with this smell is miserable,” Don added. The Crowley Cheese whey pond is the only known whey pond in the state, according to Agency of Natural Resources Environmental Program Manager Mary Clark. The Agency of Natural Resources renewed Crowley’s permit to spray and dispose of whey in 2017, with specific guidelines to control odors. “The permittee must take appropriate measures at all times to control odors from the existing lagoon or sprayfield,” the permit says. But the Greniers say the smell hasn’t improved. ANR Environmental Analyst Bryan Harrington visited the property in June 2017 and noticed Crowley wasn’t complying with the permit. “Crowley needs to be addressing odors proactively instead of reactively,” wrote Harrington in a letter to Crowley. Harrington said Crowley needs to have an operator regularly checking the whey facility, according to the letter.

Clark, who manages the program, said she’s still getting complaints from the abutters, but there’s little she can do. Clark said staff members from the Agency of Natural Resources have been to the Greniers home but haven’t been able to detect an odor on their property. “We need to be able to detect the odor off (the Crowley) property and that’s what we have not been able to do,” she said. Whey disposal has long plagued farmers. About 1 pound of cheese equates to about nine pounds of whey. Whey is a liquid by-product of cheese, containing sugars and electrolytes. Large cheese makers sell whey to companies that make baby formula, drinks like Pedialyte and Ensure, protein powder and supplements. However, Vermont Cheese Council Executive Director Tom Bivens said cheesemakers need to produce hundreds of pounds of cheese a year to reuse it. There are about 66 cheesemakers in the state, Bivens said. He said most of them make less than 10,000 pounds of cheese a year–not enough to reuse it. “Smells are going to happen,” Bivens

said. “We do live in a farming state.” While Crowley has an outdoor whey pond, other local cheese makers spray their whey onto fields from a holding tank. Grafton Village Cheese’s whey goes into a tank before it’s sprayed on fields. Whey from Plymouth Artisan Cheese is also sprayed onto a field surrounding the property. Crowley Cheese Manager Galen Jones said he gives as much whey as he can to pig farmers. “We don’t have very many options that fit the scale of our business,” Jones said. “It’s not a greatly profitable business so it’s not like there are profits to be diverted to more expensive solutions.” Crowley Cheese is one of the oldest cheese factories in the nation. The award-winning cheese is handmade, with a recipe that dates back to 1824. The factory was built by Winfield Crowley in 1882 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Crowley briefly closed during the recession and re-opened in 2009 with a new group of investors, led by Jones. Jones said the whey pond was built in

1970 in partnership with the University of Vermont and the owners of Crowley. The whey pond can hold up to 70,000 gallons of whey and rainfall, he said. “We never have the lagoon that full,” he said. “We draw down as much of the lagoon as we can.” Jones said he treats the lagoon with a probiotic product called EM-1 to break up the smell. “Sometimes we also put lime on it,” he said. Crowley Cheese also has a permit from the state to spray up to 5,430 gallons of whey onto a field near the pond every day from May 1 to Oct. 31. The spray field is adjacent to the Greiers home and there is no relief from the smell in the summer, they said. Margaret, who used to manage a cheese shop for Crowley, said she doesn’t want to see the cheese operation shut down, but she wants them to comply with their permit. The Greniers raised three children in their home. Their house, on one acre of land, was an upgrade from a trailer park they lived in, in Clarendon. “This was our dream,” Margaret said.

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Creator of iconic Vermont landscapes will hold open studio, July 13-14

continued from page 1 But log onto her website and you’ll see the spend all my time making images and I was willing to take the risk. I felt, in a sense, that I passed-over prints that remain in circulation for $250 each. had no choice.” Field’s resulting career has been Most Vermonters think of Field for works chronicled in two books – 2002’s “The Art of as colorful and carefree as summer. Place” and 2004’s “In Sight” – and the 2015 “Over the course of her career she has documentary, “Sabra.” received any number of accolades, and Middlebury College, for its part, has an has been variously described as ‘the Grant Wood of Vermont,’ ‘the artist laureate of Ver- archive copy of every one of her prints. Field can share stories of private struggle mont,’ and as someone who ‘has touched as well as of professional success. She more lives than any Vermont artist in history,’” Richard Saunders, a Middlebury Col- rewinds back five decades to inking her first works. lege professor and director of its Museum “I hung them outside to dry.” of Art, wrote in the catalogue of the 2017 The wind wasn’t the only thing that got retrospective “Sabra Field, Then and Now.” carried away that day. Yet every peak in this artist’s world is Field has weathered bigger changes framed by valleys. The mother of two young ranging from the advent of new reprosons moved from Connecticut to a former duction technol19th-century tavern ogy for the prints she in the White River “ VERMONTERS ... continues to create valley village of East UNDERSTOOD ‘HOME by hand to the 2010 Barnard after her first death of her husmarriage ended in OCCUPATION.’ I WAS band. Now assisted 1969. FREE TO BE ME.” by fellow printmaker “When I arrived, and neighbor Jeanne people were unsure,” Amato, she still works with woodblocks, she recalled. “Is she just here for the sumbe they for a recent children’s book “Where mer?” Do They Go?” with Addison County writer Field soon contacted the secretary of Julia Alvarez or a coming nine-piece suite of state’s office to register a printmaking prints she conceived after President Donald business. “Somehow I knew I wanted the Trump’s election. legitimacy of being validated.” “I decided we needed to look at it as a Tallying initial sales on her children’s toy challenge and we couldn’t let him macash register, Field began to design, draw nipulate our emotions,” she said of the and cut the woodblock images that have Trump-inspired prints. As for exactly what sustained her ever since. they picture, she added only: “They will be “My life as a professional artist resomewhat mysterious. But when you get it, ally didn’t begin until I moved,” she said. you get it.” “Vermont was beautiful and Vermonters Field is marking her 50th year in Vermont unpretentious, generous, and understood with a special poster and open house at her ‘home occupation.’ I was free to be me.” East Barnard studio July 13 and 14 from 10 Field soon met her second husband, a.m. to 5 p.m., with more information availSpencer, who became her business manable on her website, sabrafield.com. ager. But her work wasn’t always seen as “The career highs that sustain me are not marketable. Take the story behind her 1977 glamorous by the standards of the wider four-print “Mountain Suite.” “Vermont Life requested a seasonal suite world, but they confirm that I made the right decision and that this wonderful place to sell,” she recalled. “Then they declined to is home,” she said. “I’ve never fallen out of buy them.” love with my medium. I couldn’t be happy The artist went on to distribute the images herself. The magazine has since folded. otherwise.”

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Wallingford concert

7 p.m. Wallingford Town Hall Concert Series presents the 15-piece Big Band “The Moonlighters” at Wallingford Lodge on Elﬁn Lake, 386 Wallingford Lodge Lane oﬀ Waldo Lane. Suggested donation of $10. 802-446-2872

Historical presentation

7 p.m. The Salisbury Historic Society presents a pictorial and narrative of Leicester Vermont’s Silver Lake. Bill Powers shares 180+ pictures and illustrations he has gathered over the past 20 years, from 1880s to the present. Salisbury Congressional Church.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Open Swim **

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

KMBC Bike Bum Race Series

1 p.m. 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.

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.

Cavendish Concerts

6 p.m. This annual summer music series kicks oﬀ with the sounds of Gypsy Reel’s music rooted in the Celtic tradition. Free and open to the public. Proctorsville Green, Main and Depot Streets, Proctorsville.

Audubon Potluck

6 p.m. Rutland County Audubon annual meeting and potluck will take place at the Proctor Library. Join us as we celebrate another year of enjoying birds and protecting their environment. Bring a dish to share. Utensils and beverages provided. The public is invited to come learn about RCAS and its activities.

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

Meditation Circle

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.

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.

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m. Hike the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail in Sherburne to the newly rebuilt Tucker-Johnson Shelter and return via the Sherburne Pass. Moderate. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. Contact: Bob Perkins, 802-773-0184.

Theatre Workshop

9 a.m. ArtisTree will host a Theatre Workshop,Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $60. Over two days participants will develop a general understanding of theatrical hardware, stage painting techniques, and modern theatrical construction. You will apply your learning to a realworld production building and painting the set for ArtisTree’s summer production Into the Woods, Jr. No prior experience required. ArtisTree is located at 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. artistreevt.org

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.

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.

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 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.

International Folk Dancing

6:30 p.m. Simple Israeli and European dances will be taught by Judy. Free. Bring your friends. Dress comfortably and bring a pair of dry solid shoes with non-skid soles to wear. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove Street, Rutland. RutlandJewishCenter.org.

Fair Haven Concerts in the Park

7 p.m. The big band sound of Enerjazz will take center stage with its 18 talented musicians. Come to dance, tap your toes and clap or sing along! Free. Concerts go on rain or shine. The rain location is the Congregational Church at the north end of the park. Call (802)265-3010 ext. 301.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

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.

Basin Bluegrass Festival

10 a.m. 25th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival features an all-day line up Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $65 for the full weekend, or $15-$30 for the day. Located at the end of Basin Road, Brandon. basinbluegrassfestival.com

Restorative Yoga

11 a.m. Restorative Yoga at Sol Luna Farm, Thursdays, 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.

Kids marble workshop

12:30 p.m. Free drop-in workshop for children with Mineralogist Alice Blount. Recommended for children grade 3 and above. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m. Workshops oﬀered through Aug. 15. Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St, Proctor. 802-4592750, vermontmarblemuseum.org.

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.

Ukulele Lessons

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5 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers ukulele lessons weekly on Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $20. RSVP requested: info@chaffeeartcenter. org. 16 South Main St., Rutland. Bring your own ukulele!

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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.

9 a.m. Mixed Media in Drawing. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $60. Discover how to incorporate techniques such as decoupage and collage into a drawing to take pieces beyond the ﬂat plane. ArtisTree Community Arts Center. Artistreevt.org or 802-457-3500.

Basin Bluegrass Festival

Open Swim

Forest Fairy Hunt

Bingo

10 a.m. Join in Fairy Town at VINS! Building fairy houses with natural materials and trekking through some VINS habitats while hunting for fairies oﬀers children and their families a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world. Wearing wings is encouraged! 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: included with admission to the VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way Quechee. vinsweb.org

Serenity Gentle Yoga

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.

Fair Haven Chili Cook Off

Killington Section GMC

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SUP Yoga

Jackson Gore Summer Music Series

Live raptor show

5 p.m. Compete against other local chili masters in a cook oﬀ Friday from 5-7 p.m. on Main Street downtown Fair Haven. The recipe must be your own, bring your chili and a table. Power will be provided. Reserve your spot by July 11 call 802-278-8196 or email theﬁnderskeepersvt@gmail. com. 5 p.m. Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon hosts an opening reception for Carolyn Shattuck’s new exhibit: “Into My Space.” The Rutland artist has been at her craft for nearly 40 years. Compass Music is located at 333 Jones Drive, Brandon. cmacvt.org. 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. This weekend the fun continues for two day of live music, great food, drink, and family fun – branded as the “ All Come Home Music Festival,” July 12-13. okemo.com.

Friday Night Live

7:30 p.m. Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson will perform their No. 1 country smash hits, free, this Friday at 8 p.m. with Logan Riesterer Music starting the night at 7:30 p.m. Downtown Rutland.

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Rutland Car Show

9 a.m. Rave Car Club’s 40th annual Rutland Car Show and Flea Market takes place July 13 and 14 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. $5 spectator entry fee. Ravecarclub.com.

Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)

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.

Touch-a-truck

9 a.m. The Touch-A-Truck event will be held at the Pittsford Village Farm 42 Elm Street, Florence, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lots of family fun, food, music and a chance to explore a variety of vehicles/machinery and to meet people who build, protect, and serve the Pittsford area. Suggested donation of $5 per family. This event was postponed from June 1.

Chittenden Book and Bake Sale

9 a.m. Chittenden Public Library hosts its annual Book and Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Books, dvds, audiobooks, baked goods and more at low prices! All proceeds supports the Chittenden Public Library.

Brandon Book Sale

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.

5 & 7 p.m. The 10th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning ﬁlm, Isle of Dogs in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets: $11 adults; $6 children (under 16). billingsfarm.org/ﬁlmfest.

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.

Ludlow Farmers’ Market

Screening: Isle of Dogs

5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187. 5:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.

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SUNDAY, JULY 14, 10 A.M.

10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Around Wilder Mountain, Mount Tabor. Hike old highways and wood roads past long-abandoned farms, with some views, loop around. Moderate, 6 miles, 600’ climb. Meet Rutland’s Main St. Park, near ﬁre station, to carpool. Leader: 802-293-2510.

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ArtisTree workshop

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. 11 a.m. Mike Clough from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum will present a program on raptors – owls, falcons and hawks – at the Pittsford Recreation Area, 223 Recreation Area Rd. Free. Event will take place rain or shine! 483-2972.

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.

Bridge Club

12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.

Grafton Food & Spirits Festival

12 p.m. This festival boasts over 30 Vermont food and craft beverage vendors, a beer garden, live music, and a special dinner, 12-5 p.m. Tickets for the food festival are $10 and available online or at the gate. Dinner is $75 per person, (tickets sold separately) and begins at 6:30 after the event. graftonfoodfestival.com.

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, Wild Adriatic w/Annie in the Water. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy! killington.com.

Saturday Gravel Rides

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. 301-456-5471.

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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.

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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/ hr members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

All Come Home Music Festival

6 p.m. 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. This weekend the fun continues for two day of live music, great food, drink, and family fun – branded as the “ All Come Home Music Festival,” July 12-13. okemo.com.

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, “Winds through Green Mountains.” $25 tickets available at 6 p.m. day of show; or 800-621-6867.

The 4 Hoarse Men

7:30 p.m. Pooh Sprague, Mike Wood, Steve Hennig, Ken Norcross are The 4 Hoarse Men – four individuals who are welded musically together by shared interests in many musical genres and a musical platform that didn’t require vast amounts of electronic equipment. Suggested donation, $10. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret. artistreevt.org

Twangtown Paramours plays in Brandon

7:30 p.m. Twangtown Paramours plays “Sophisticated Americana” – a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin sounds. This husband and wife acoustic duo is known for their well-crafted and award-winning songs, top-notch lead singing, and ﬁne harmonies. Tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon brandon-music.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Heartfulness Meditation

7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Oﬃce, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.

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Kitten Noses and Yoga Poses

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Basin Bluegrass Festival

9 a.m. 25th annual Basin Bluegrass Festival continues Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets $15. Located at the end of Basin Road, Brandon. basinbluegrassfestival.com

Rutland Car Show

9 a.m. Rave Car Club’s 40th annual Rutland Car Show and Flea Market takes place July 13 and 14 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. $5 spectator entry fee. Ravecarclub.com.

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10 a.m. If you love yoga and love cats, then you’ll love our new fundraiser! Join the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) at Vermont Sport and Fitness Club on 40 Curtis Avenue in Rutland for cat yoga! Enjoy an alllevel yoga class led by Stephanie Jones with the company of adorable and adoptable RCHS cats and kittens! Two classes available (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.), only 40 spots in each! Tickets are $20. rchsvt.org.

Rotary 100th anniversary BBQ

10 a.m. The Rotary Club of Rutland will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free pig roast BBQ at Meadow Street Park, in Rutland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’ll be a family picnic wth face painting, a magician, lawn games, photo tent, bouncy house, paint demos, live music, over $3,000 in door prizes. Bring your family, a blanket and smiles.

Special Israeli Dance

1 p.m. Special Israeli Dance will be held this afternoon from 1-4 p.m. with dancers from Burlington led by David Berman and Mitch Miller. Easy dances ﬁrst hour. Dances will increase in complexity each hour. Come to dance or watch. Dress comfortably and bring a pair of dry solid shoes with non-skid soles to wear. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove Street, Rutland. RutlandJewishCenter.org.

Grange Movement Presentation

2 p.m. The Bridgewater Historical Society is sponsoring a presentation by Steve Taylor on the “History of the Vermont Grange Movement and its Success throughout New England and the Country” at the Bridgewater Grange located on Route 100A in Bridgewater Corners. The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

Counterpoint a cappella

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4-5 p.m. Vermont’s professional a cappella group Counterpoint will perform Six Degrees a performance with music, narration, and video, bringing an environmental message of climate change survival and green alternatives that can address these dangers. Church On The Hill, Weston.

MONDAY, JULY 15

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 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.

JULY

WILD ADRIATIC

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.

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.

Playgroup

11 a.m. Maclure Library oﬀers playgroup, Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Monday Meals

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.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will oﬀers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.

TUESDAY, JULY 16

Community Work Day

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! Oak St. Ext., Rutland.

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.

Tobacco Cessation

11 a.m. Quit smoking, e-cigs, and JUUL– free help! Want to quit smoking/vaping? Join a group, get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Group/ replacement therapy doubles your chances of staying quit! 802-7473768. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.

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. Credit available. Today, “Disclosing the Danger: State Attorney Ethics Rules Meet Climate Change with Victor Flatt, University of Houston Law Center.

Kids marble workshop

12:30 p.m. Free drop-in workshop for children with Mineralogist Alice Blount. Recommended for children grade 3 and above. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:302:30 p.m. Workshops oﬀered through Aug. 15. Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St, Proctor. 802-459-2750, vermontmarblemuseum.org.

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, Superintendent’s Scotts Revenge. $25 members, $30 non-members. Sign up at 422-6700 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.

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.

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.

Tunesdays on the Farm

SUP Yoga

Rutland Area Toastmasters

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

6 p.m. Village Farm presents social gathering with live, local music. Come share dinner, music and games, 6-8 p.m. Free, $5 suggested donation per family. 42 Elm St., Pittsford. pittsfordvillagefarm.org. 6 p.m. Develop public speaking, listening and leadership skills. Meets ﬁrst and third Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. in Courcelle Building, 16 North St Ext., Rutland. toastmasters.org, 802-775-6929. Guests welcome.

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.

Droopy Pedal Mountain Bike Race

Youth Mountain Bike Group

Chess Club

School Choice Talk

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All Levels Yoga

6 p.m. The New England Classical Academy (NECA) will hold an informational session at 6 p.m. at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow. NECA provides strong academic curriculum for grades K-12 in Claremont, N.H.

6:30 p.m. Rutland Rec Mountain Bike race series at Giorgetti Park/Pine Hill Park, Oak St. Ext., Rutland. All skill levels invited to join; 3-8 mile rides based on ability. Youth fees (18 and under) covered by RRMC Rehab Services; $5 for all others. Register at pinehillpark.org. 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.

Mile Twelve Concert

7 p.m. Free concert in Castleton: Mile Twelve will perform as part of the 2019 Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion. Although their sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass, Mile Twelve surveys a broader landscape of music. Castleton University will be collecting non-perishable food items. castleton.edu/summerconcerts.

The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

[MUSIC Scene] By DJ Dave Hoffenberg

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PITTSFIELD 8 p.m. Clear River Tavern - Open Mic Jam with

9:30 The Venue - Kara-

oke with Jess

Silas McPrior

10 p.m. Center Street Alley - DJ Dirty D

Music at the Riverbend with the Brandon Town Band

POULTNEY

WOODSTOCK

7 p.m. Brandon Inn - Music at the Riverbend with

7 p.m. Taps Tavern Mike Schwaner

5:30 p.m. North Universalist Chapel Back Lawn - Music by the

BRANDON

6 p.m. Brandon Inn -

The HandyMen

RUTLAND

KILLINGTON

Krishna Guthrie

8 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub - Michelob Ultra Spon-

sored Softball Party

PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern -

9:30 p.m. The Venue -

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BOMOSEEN

6 p.m. Iron Lantern Live Music

“Pickin’ in Pawlet”

BRANDON

RANDOLPH

10 a.m. Basin Road -

River with The Green Mountain Playboys

BRANDON

10 a.m. Basin Road -

25th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Music until 9:30 p.m.

7 p.m. Town Hall - Silent Movie Festival “Women in the Moon (1929) 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music - Twangtown Paramours

with Silas McPrior

KILLINGTON

BOMOSEEN

Josh Jakab

RUTLAND

7 p.m. The Foundry -

6 p.m. Iron Lantern -

7 p.m. Main Street Park - Rick Redington and The Luv

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub - Shakespeare in

KILLINGTON

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

the Alley

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games - Rick Webb

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LUDLOW

5:30 p.m. Feast and Field - Music on the Farm

George Nostrand

BARNARD

6 p.m. Okemo - Jackson Gore Summer Music Series

7 p.m. DuJour VT -

Live Music

with Bow Thayer

PAWLET

BOMOSEEN

7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern -

7 p.m. The Foundry -

6 p.m. The Lake House - Aaron Audet BRANDON 7 p.m. Basin Road -

25th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival with Corey Zink and County Line

BRIDGEWATER CORNERS 4 p.m. Long Trail Brewery - Moose Crossing HANCOCK 6:30 p.m. Town Green -

Michele Faye Band

KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art - Open Mic with Tboneicus Jones

Sonny James Cliﬀord

PITTSFIELD 9 p.m. Clear River Tavern - Mosswalk POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern The Mean Waltons

Festival: Winds through Green Mountains

Live Music

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub - Shakespeare in the Alley

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games - King Arthur Jr. POULTNEY

SOUTH POMFRET 7:30 p.m. The Hay Loft at Artistree - The 4 Hoarse

Men

9 a.m. Basin Road - 25th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Music until 2 p.m. KILLINGTON 12 p.m. Summit Lodge - Duane Carleton 5 p.m. The Foundry - Jazz Night with the Summit

Pond Quartet

9 p.m. Jax Food and Games - Jenny Porter RUTLAND

ROCHESTER 6:30 p.m. Town Green - Hamjob 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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BETHEL

3 p.m. Farmers Market - Silas McPrior BOMOSEEN

5 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store -

5 p.m. Downtown Center Street - Friday Night Live

Northern Borne

6 p.m. The Lake House - Sammy B

PROCTORSVILLE

LUDLOW

7 p.m. Moose Lodge Rugged Country

7:30 p.m. Downtown Center Street - Friday

Night Live with opener Logan Riesterer and headliner Love and Theft

7 p.m. The Draught Room in The Diamond Run Mall - Duane Carleton

5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant - Sammy B RUTLAND 1 p.m. VT State Fairgrounds - Rutland Car Show with music by The Silverbacks

7 p.m. Taps Tavern -

Open Jam Session with Sammy B and King Arthur Junior

RUTLAND Block Party

POULTNEY

RUTLAND

7 p.m. The Hide-A-Way Tavern - Kris Collett

7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge - Killington Music

7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion - Summer Concert Series

Tunesdays on the Farm with George Nostrand

LUDLOW

with Tenacious T

3:30 p.m. Snowshed Base Area - Cooler in the 6:30 p.m. Summit Lodge - Duane Carleton

6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria - Josh Jakab

6 p.m. Village Farm -

9:30 p.m. The Hide-AWay Tavern – Karaoke 101

7 p.m. Main Street Park - Rutland City Band

Mountains Concert Series with Wild Adriatic and opener Annie in the Water

CASTLETON

PITTSFORD

Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddle Witch

3 p.m. Umbrella Bar Duane Carleton

TUES JUL 16

with Mile Twelve

SUN JUL 14 SAT JUL 13 BRANDON

25th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival. Music until 9:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. One Main Tap and Grill - Open Mic

9 p.m. Center Street Alley - DJ Mega

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9:30 p.m. The Killarney - Open Mic with Silas McPrior PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern - Andrew Victor

7 p.m. Du Jour VT -

9:30 p.m. The Hide-AWay Tavern - Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie

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

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The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

Woodstock Film Series presents ‘Isle of Dogs’ Saturday, July 13, 5 & 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 10th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning film, “Isle of Dogs,” on Saturday, July 13, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in HD projection and Surround Sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. “Isle of Dogs” features stop-action animation to follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog. The film is set on a Japanese island where dogs are quarantined after the outbreak of a canine flu. Tickets are $11 for adults (16 & up); $6 children (under 16). More info at billingsfarm.org/filmfest.

Courtesy of Basin Bluegrass Festival

The fairgrounds hosted dozens of campers at last year’s Basin Bluegrass festival in Brandon.

25th Brandon bluegrass festival to hit stage This weekend is the 25th Annual Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon. I’ve always wanted to go and finally will have the chance. I hope you can join me. I frequent music festivals but haven’t seen one like this. It’s the most affordable festival out there. It’s only $65 for four days of music and camping and you’re allowed to start setting up on Thursday at 8 a.m. For an additional $10 you get a spaghetti dinner on Thursday Rockin’ the night. Following that, included with Region your weekend pass, is a concert By DJ Dave with Corey Zink and County Line. Hoffenberg Another great feature is you can come in Sunday through Wednesday for only $10 more. That’s a one-time fee, not a per day fee, which is remarkable. The daily ticket price is affordable, too, at $15-$30. There will be food and craft concessions, cover for rain or shine, water to fill your tank, free showers and a pet-sitting area. This is as family friendly as you can get. Twenty-five years is a long time so they’re doing something right. I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Berry, who’s the reason it’s been going that long. Twenty-five years ago, her husband and she had just come back from a bluegrass festival in Maine. She thought Brandon would be a great place to have one and apparently she was right. She said, “My husband thought I was crazy.” But they spoke to the people who owned the land and they were on board but the problem was putting up the money. Nobody could predict what would happen so nobody wanted to lose money. Finally, the Neshobe Sportsman’s Club put up the money with some help from the Chamber of Commerce. Berry added, “They lent us some money with the understanding that if we didn’t make it, we didn’t have to pay it back. I was thrilled at the end of it that we paid it back and still had some left to give to the Sportsman’s Club. We started in 1995 and here we are...I have a great crew. Most of them have been with me for years,” she added. You may not recognize the bands. Berry is trying to keep the costs down. She said, “For me, it’s as good as seeing the big name bands. They’re all really good and probably even better than some of those. All in all, it’s good music.” She’ll bring some bands back that do a good job and

every year, sprinkle in some new ones. Only one band has played this festival every single year – Smokey Greene, who is 90. Berry said, “He has quite the reputation around here. He’s closed my show every year. He used to play by himself but because he’s getting tired, he has two sons that play with him. At the end of the show, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m, he does “God Bless America” and everyone stands in a circle in front of the stage, holding hands and singing along. It’s awesome.” She’s made friends with many of the bands and one in particular is Cedar Ridge. Berry said, “We follow them around where they play. They’ve been with me for awhile.” Ken Meyer, guitarist and original member of the Cedar Ridge band, said it’s one of the better festivals they play in the Northeast. It’s not just the music, it’s also great because of the people that go. It’s a super time.” He calls Berry the Energizer Bunny, “She’s constantly on the go all the time. I don’t know how she does it.” Meyer’s played at least half of these, starting in 1996 and has played the last seven in a row. Cedar Ridge hails from the Capital Region in New York. They started in 1990 – members have changed a little over the years. They’re a five piece band with bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle. This group has been together for six years. Meyer said, “There’s not one singer that does 100 percent. We all have an equal part. We kind of diversify and give a little bit of different flavor here and there. We’re a fun group. We love our fans and have a great following.” Cedar Ridge plays mostly covers with a few originals and perform in about seven bluegrass festivals each summer. Meyer started playing rock and roll music in the late 60s and then gave up music all together. A friend told him to check out bluegrass and he said, “I don’t have time for that.” After three years of persuasion, he finally got hooked. Meyer said, “Ever since then, I’ve been going strong. It’s really neat.” Meyer and his wife Laura are celebrating 46 years of marriage and he loves that he can share these shows with her. The entire band has motorhomes and/or fifth wheels so they all bring their spouses. He said, “That’s really neat. It’s more of a family-based type of music.” He’s good for 40 gigs this year and said it’s a part of his life. What’s strange is up until a few years ago, he was scared to death to get up on stage. He said, “I was just nervous but finally broke that habit.” If you like bluegrass, you are guaranteed to have a good time. If you don’t, I still encourage you to go. For more information visit basinbluegrassfestival.com.

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This weeks living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!

Enerjazz’s 18-member band to perform in Fair Haven Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—After a one week hiatus to celebrate Independence Day, the Fair Haven concerts are back. This week the big band sound of Enerjazz will take center stage. These 18 talented musicians will bring the Big Band sound for our fourth concert of the series on Thursday, July 11, beginning at 7 p.m. Hear classics from Glenn Miller and Count Basie in addition to a few more modern tunes. You may feel like dancing, your toes will be tapping and you may even want to clap and sing along! Organizers encourage you to do just that. You may also notice one of our concert committee members on stage this week. Scott will be playing the sax instead of parking cars, but he will be back for his concert duties on July 18. In addition to great music, it is also free ice cream cone night. Sponsoring the ice cream will be our friends from the Rutland County Flyers. There are picnic tables in the park if you want to bring your dinner along. Hot dogs, sodas, and popcorn are available for purchase each week. There is a short intermission when door prizes are drawn. Nearly 20 volunteers work each week to help bring this summer music series to fruition. Concerts do go on rain or shine. The rain location is the Congregational Church at the north end of the park. You can call the concert line at 802-265-3010 ext. 301 to learn more or to find out if the concert has to be moved indoors.

Courtesy of FairHaven Concerts in the Park

Enerjazz and its 18-member band will play in Fair Haven Thursday, July 11.

Rotary celebrates 100 years of service to the Rutland Community (1919 – 2019) Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—This Sunday, the Rotary Club of Rutland will host a free family pig roast and BBQ at the Meadow Street Park to commemorate the 100th anniversary of service to the Rutland community. There will be roast pig, BBQ burgers, franks, corn on the cob, ice cream sundae desserts, musical entertain-

ment, face painting, a magician, a bouncy house, lawn games, photo tent, bouncy house and demos. Additionally, in order to tie in with our 100th anniversary it is planned to give away 100 donated prizes valued at over $3,000. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This 100th anniversary picnic is an

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Sunday, July 14, 2 p.m.—BRIDGEWATER—Steve Taylor will give a talk on the “History of the Vermont Grange Movement and its Success throughout New England and the Country.” Much of rural New England in the late 19th century was locked in a downward spiral of population decline, abandoned farms and shrinking of villages. The development of the grange movement reflected people’s hunger for community. The presentation will take place at the Bridgewater Grange located on Route 100A in Bridgewater Corners. Free for all to come.

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The Mountain Times • July 10-16, 2019

Love and Theft frontmen perform at Friday Night Live Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson will perform their country smash hits, “Angel Eyes” and “Runaway” for free this Friday at 8 p.m. in downtown Rutland. Logan Riesterer will warm up the crowd supporting them on Center Street starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Live is a free concert series featuring music and vendors, outdoor dining and children’s activities. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with a bouncy house and other street side activities and dining options across town.

Courtesy of the Killington Music Festival

Vanessa Fourla, left, with the flute and Jesse Gilday, right, with the clarinet are two of 12 faculty members to perform.

Killington Music Festival presents ‘Winds through Green Mountains’ Courtesy Love and Theft

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Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Now in its 37th season of presenting fine chamber music the Killington Music Festival produces shows Saturday evenings from June 29 through July 27. Internationally acclaimed musicians perform at Rams Head 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. On July 13, KMF presents “Winds through Green Mountains.”KMF’s wind faculty

will soar over the Green Mountains with a vast repertoire to feature composers new to Killington by Kokai and Moeran while still offering the ones we’ve come to love, including Saint-Saens and Chopin. A potpourri of jewels combining wind and stringed instruments, this program highlights a diverse chamber music repertoire that celebrates KMF’s mission of bringing all things related to chamber music to its community.

Griff’s Greenhouses

Dear Gardening Friends,

The vegetable garden is finally planted and growing well - just need to keep up with the weeding. But couldn’t the perennial beds use some fresh color? It’s also helpful to put a few annuals here & there as the early bloomers fade. Come check out our many plants grown especially for this time of the season including herbs, patio pots and hanging baskets. And there is our super succulent selection too!

Look for our Display at the Farmer’s Market in Woodstock on Wednesdays and Rochester on Fridays - 3-6 Both Days Opposite the Stockbridge School

2906 VT Route 107, Stockbridge, VT • 234-5600 Open Daily 9 - 5:30, Sunday 10 - 4

Ticket prices are $25 and are available through the box office at 800-621-6867. Advance tickets may be ordered by phone through the day prior to the performance. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the performance beginning at 6 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge. The Friday night performances of the Young Artists Series are also held at the Rams Head Lodge at Killington Resort beginning at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

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Cavendish concerts begin 2019 series with Gypsy Reel Wednesday, July 10, 6 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—The Cavendish Community & Conservation Association and the town of Cavendish invite everyone to spend an evening having fun on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesday, July 10, starting at 6 p.m. when the annual summer music series kicks off with the sounds of Gypsy Reel The Celtic band that rocks, Gypsy Reel has for over 20 years played high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world. The band’s music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms and influences from three continents. Based in Ludlow, the band continuously captivates local audiences. This will be the first of several concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August, weather permitting. CCCA encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just lie back and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones. As always, the concerts are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, check the Cavendish Facebook page. For more information call Robin at 802-226-7736.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Classical Concert Series

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Wallingford Town Hall concert series presents big band music Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Wallingford Town Hall concert series continues Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. with The Moonlighters, a Big Band group. Concerts are held at Wallingford Lodge on Elfin Lake. The Moonlighters has performed the music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Tom Dorsey at dance and concert venues throughout the Upper and Lower Valleys of New Hampshire and Vermont, as well as central Vermont, since 1994. This concert will be held at

the Wallingford Lodge near beautiful Elfin Lake so bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. The concert will be held in the Lodge in case of rain. There is a suggested donation of $10 to $15 at the door with all proceeds going to the group, less 10 percent to the town. The communication/event committee will also be hosting the bake sale. Call 802-446-2872 for more information. Wallingford Lodge is located at 386 Wallingford Lodge Lane off Waldo Lane in Wallingford.

JUNE 29-JULY 27 Saturdays at 7pm Killington Resort, Ramshead Lodge THIS SATURDAY:

WINDS THROUGH GREEN MOUNTAINS A vast and diverse repertoire highlighting the KMF wind faculty. Featuring Chopin, Saint-Sans and more.

DANIEL ANDAI Artistic Director & Violin

SOPHIE ARBUCKLE Viola

CARLOS AVILA Piano

ARIK BRAUDE Violin

PASCALE DELACHE-FELDMAN Bass

VANESSA FOURLA Flute

JESSE GILDAY Clarinet

JOHN VAIDA Viola

JOSEPH WENDA Oboe

Cooler in the Mountains series features Wild Adriatic Saturday, July 13, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Don’t miss this free outdoor concert featuring Wild Adriatic! The show will kick off with opener Annie in the Water. Grab a lawn chair, a beach blanket, the whole family and head to the Snowshed Base Area for this all ages event. The show is part of the free Cooler In The Mountains Concert Series which takes place every Saturday afternoon July 6 - Aug. 31 at the Snowshed Lodge base area, 3:30-6:30 p.m., featuring a live show from top national and regional acts. Wild Adriatic Rooted in the rowdy spirit of rock ‘n’ roll, Wild Adriatic has built an international audience on a combination of groove, grit, and guitar-heavy swagger. 2019 being their 8th year as a band, lifelong friends and the three core members of Wild Adriatic (Rich Derbyshire, Travis Gray, and Mateo Vosganian) decided it was time for some fresh perspective. The addition of keyboardist Scott Hannay has added even more depth and dimension to the band’s expansive rock and soul filled sound. “We’re silly weirdos living out our childhood fantasy and we feel so lucky to able to continue chasing the dream,” said drummer Mateo Vosganian. Singer and guitarist Travis Gray agreed, saying that the goal is ultimately to continue to celebrate the electricity and elation of playing in a traveling band. “We love this,” he added. “We’re just normal dudes who are lucky to be supported by fans who buy tickets and come out to shows, and we like to hang out with them. We aren’t trying to take ourselves too seriously. We’re trying to connect. We’re trying to feel.” The Snowshed Umbrella Bar is open for drinks and The Snowshed cafeteria offers sandwiches, salads and snacks. Killington Resort will determine whether the venue will be outdoors or indoors (Snowshed Lodge) by 11 a.m. on the day of the event based on national, local and in-house weather reports. For the latest information, check the conditions report at Killington.com.

Visit us online for complete Festival program info & our world-class musician bios.

Festival Title Sponsor LUC WALTER FOUNDATION Concert Sponsor RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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KMFEST.ORG TICKETS: 800.621.6867 INFO: 802.773.4003

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Live raptor show features owls, falcons and hawks Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.—PITTSFORD— Mike Clough from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum will present a program on raptors this Saturday afternoon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get face to face with owls, falcons and hawks at the Pittsford Recreation Area, located at 223 Recreation Area Road, in Pittsford. The event is free and open to the public. The live raptor show will take place rain or shine, so participants are encouraged to dress appropriately. Brought to you by the Rutland County Audubon Society and the Maclure Library. For more information email birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org or contact@maclurelibrary. org, or call 483-2972.

Twangtown Paramours bring ‘Sophisticated Americana’ to Brandon Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—“The Twangtown Paramours bring a blend of thought - provoking lyrics with angelic vocals combined with accomplished musicianship. What more could you ask for?” said Dennis Double, co-host of the Writer’s Block, WDVX-

FM, Knoxville, Tennessee. The music of The Twangtown Paramours has been called “Sophisticated Americana,” and is a hybrid of the Nashville and Austin music scenes. This husband and wife acoustic duo, made up of MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T.

Courtesy Brandon Music By Roy Pilcher

A red-tailed hawk is perched atop a branch.

A husband and wife acoustic duo, MaryBeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis, to perform as Twangtown Paramours.

Lewis, is known for their well-crafted and awardwinning songs, top-notch lead singing, and fine harmonies. Twangtown Paramours are firm favorites with Brandon Music audiences and return to perform on July 13 at 7:30 pm. With their third album on the way, the Twangtown Paramours are sure to see more praise and chart-rankings for their efforts. Their sophomore album reached No. 2 on the Folk DJ Chart and radio stations in NYC and Chicago also listed the album among their very top albums of the year. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. A preconcert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call (802) 247-4295 or e-mail info@brandonmusic.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Rd. Brandon.

GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL GOLF COURSE SUMMER Summer Junior clinics: Ages 7 and up July 23, 24, 25 August 6, 7, 8 and 20, 21, 22 1 - 4 p.m. $39 per day or $99 for all three.

Your Next Golf Adventure Book a Tee Time

Barrows-Towne Rd, Killington, VT 05751 | www.gmngc.com | (802) 422-4653

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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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Inn at Long Trial

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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Birch Ridge

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.

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L ng Trail

JAX Food & Games

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

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

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.

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.

Vermont Inspired New-American Cuisine Dinner served from 6:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday Reservations welcomed

21 Years Serving Guests At the Covered Carriageway 37 Butler Road, Killington birchridge.com • 802.422.4293

Reserve now for Birch Ridge Inn's Killington Wine Festival Dinner July 20th

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fresh. simple.

delicious!

1/2 price appetizers & flaTbreads from 4-5 p.m.

Open

for the summer closed Wednesdays

pasta | veal Chicken | seafood steak | flatbreads For reservations

802-422-3293 First on the Killington Road

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Food Matters Liquid Art

Lookout Tavern

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner BURGERS BURRITOS SEAFOOD CRAFT BEER BEST WINGS

FISH & CHIPS SANDWICHES BBQ RIBS KIDS MENU NACHOS DAILY SPECIALS GAME ROOM

happy hour 3-6p.m. YOU COVERED AT T T O G HE VE ’ E W CHECK OUT OUR NEW ROOFTOP PATIO!

2910 KILLINGTON ROAD, KILLINGTON VT 802-422-LOOK LOOKOUTVT.COM

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Food Matters Red Clover Inn

802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com

Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT.

Seward’s Dairy

If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 ﬂavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.

RUTLAND

Sugar and Spice

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

Sushi Yoshi

Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www. vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241

CO-OP

produce grocery household goods health and beauty

77 Wales St

Great Breakfast Menu Mimosas ~ Bellinis ~ Bloody Marys

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EGGS • OMELETTES • PANCAKES • WAFFLES Open Friday-Monday at 7 A.M.

923 KILLINGTON RD. 802-422-4411

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Join Us For:

Mini Golf Batting Cages Great Food Soft Serve 26 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream

1807 KILLINGTON ROAD vermontsushi.com 802.422.4241

Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM

HIBACHI | SUSHI | ASIAN 20 Craft Beers on Draft • Full Bar • Takeout & Delivery • Kid’s Game Room

MONDAY

Closed

TUESDAY

Good GuysALL NIGHT

WEDNESDAY

$10 Flight Night

THURSDAY

$4 Vermont Drafts

FRIDAY

25% off with Vt. ID or bike pass

SUNDAY

In Mendon on Rt 4 • Across from Sugar & Spice • 802-776-4921

Open daily from 10am - 10pm

(2) per guest

(802) 773-2738

Vermont Gift Shop

Kids eat FREE hibachi

THURS/SUN- 5:00-9:00P.M. FRI/SAT-5:00-10:30P.M. • A Farm to Table Restaurant • Handcut Steaks, Filets & Fish • All Baking Done on Premises

• Over 20 wines by the glass • Great Bar Dining • Freshly made pasta

All entrées include two sides and soup or salad

422-4030 • 2820 KILLINGTON RD. WWW.CHOICES-RESTAURANT.COM

Celebrating our 64th year!

Prime Rib Dinner • Fri. & Sat. from 4:30pm

SPECIALS VALID AT KILLINGTON LOCATION ONLY All specials are for dine in only. Not valid on take out or delivery. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply.

Culinary Institute of America Alum

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Specials Daily

LARGEST SELECTION OF ICE CREAM TREATS! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

with each purchase of an adult hibachi meal. Some exclusions apply.

Open Daily 6:30 a.m.

JONES DONUTS “Jones Donuts and Bakery is a must stop if you reside or simply come to visit Rutland. They have been an institution in the community and are simply the best.” open wed. - sun. 5 to closed mon. + tues.

23 West St, Rutland 802-773-7810

Come to our sugarhouse fot the best breakfast around! After breakfast, check out our gift shop for all your souvenier, gift, and maple syrup needs. We look forward to your visit!

Serving Breakfast & Lunch

7a.m. - 2p.m. daily Breakfast all day!

Sugar & Spice Restaurant & Gift Shop Rt. 4 Mendon, VT 802-773-7832 | www.vtsugarandspice.com

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Rutland County Humane Society JENNY Jenny is a calm, sweet and lovable girl! She is 8 years young and enjoys pets, being held and of course lots of treats! Jenny gives sweet kisses and will be a delight for some lucky person for many years to come. If you would like to be her lucky new owner stop by Wednesday through Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. or call 802-885-3997 . This pet is available for adoption at

JJ - 3 year old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I am currently in a cat room and doing quite well in here meeting all of the natives and making some new friends.

SPIDERMAN - 3 year old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Orange and white tabby. I am a very shy fella who is seeking a quiet home.

LANA - 4 year old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tiger. My previous owner had a big puppy dog and another cat, and I got along great with him.

BOOTS - 2 year old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I am really enjoying meeting and getting to know all of the cats here as well as the visitors.

Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT• (802) 885-3997 Wed. - Sat. 12-4 p.m. Closed Sun. Mon. Tues•spfldhumane.org

XENA Hi! My name’s Xena and I’m a 4-year-old spayed female kitty. 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. 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

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society 4832 VT-44, Windsor, VT • (802) 484-5829 Tues. - Sat. 12-4p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • lucymac.org

APRIL - 8 year old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortie. I love playing with toys and getting belly rubs.

DORA - 7 month old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby and white. I would love to be in a home with a little more one on one attention.

ONYX 9 year old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black and white. Being held and sitting on someone’s lap is pretty cool but I can get bored with it at times and will let you know when I have had enough. KOVU - 2 year old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I have lived with children and love them. I have not lived with cats, but am doing just ﬁne in the cat room.

MITTENS - 3 year old. Neutered male. Domestic Medium Hair. Black and white. I am a friendly, outgoing guy who will certainly keep you entertained, and I love making new friends.

All of these pets are available for adoption at

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

MITZI - 3 year old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Tortie. You might already have a cat or two, at which point you really have to ask yourself, “What’s one more?”

HANK - Adult. male. American Guinea Pig. Black and white. I am super adorable and make squeaky sounds when I am excited!

TURBO - 6 year old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Buff. I may appear standofﬁsh but in reality, I am a bit shy.

PIXIE - 11 month old. Spayed female. Domestic Short hair. Black and white. I am pretty laid back, so If you’re looking for a best friend to hang out with I might just be your girl.

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MOTHER OF THE SKYE • 23

Aries

March 21 - April 20

hings are always pretty cut-and-dried with you: until you look under the covers and ﬁnd that there are a pile of issues that haven’t been addressed. Once you stop long enough to look at them, it’s easy to rise above it all and keep going; the problems crop up when you are too far out on the tip of your arrow to slow down and deal with the small stuff. You appear to be going along just ﬁne for the moment – but you know as well as I do that the other shoe is bound to drop. You’d do well to stay ahead of the curb and avoid the hassles that arise when we overlook the obvious.

Leo

ou’ve come to a crossroad that will bring you up or down. For some the lure of the limelight and the need for attention will blow up in your face. If you can be self-aware enough to catch yourself before your ego does you in, you will save yourself a heap of trouble. For others, what’s going on right now is the culmination of a lot of hard inner work and dedication to whatever your truth involves. What has led you to this point is about to open up to an amazing set of circumstances, things that will outdo your wildest dreams and take you even further into the light.

Taurus

April 21 - May 20

oo much has changed for you to waste your time with distractions. This would include people who aren’t on the same wavelength. Sometimes it’s hard to accept the fact that we’ve outgrown people who have nothing to teach us. Any sense of loss can be allayed by the idea that nature hates a vacuum: new connections will form before you know it. On other fronts someone is questioning your authority. You know more about what’s going on than they do. The tendency to cave in when they start pressing their case needs to be watched. Whatever you do, stand ﬁrm.

oo much activity has made it hard for you to see anything clearly. A tad confused, you aren’t sure yet but you’re beginning to see that what you thought you wanted isn’t what it was cracked up to be. On top of that, you’re whole MO has changed to the point where the virtues of keeping it simple seem much more valid than being all over the place. Faced with another crisis, you’ve barely recovered from the last one. As things unfold, you’ll need a new approach. Willpower alone won’t cover it, but you’ve got tons of spiritual support. Don’t hesitate to call on it.

t would be easy to bum out about the fact that you’re feeling overworked. As much as you agreed to put your nose to the grindstone, at this point life feels a little too much like Oliver Twist in the work house. Reminding yourself that there is a point to all of this will help; so will any effort you make to stay in the moment instead of listening to the voice in your head that keeps telling you how much you would rather be sipping cocktails at the beach. It all comes down to chopping wood and carrying water. Take a deep breath and surrender to the idea that joy is everywhere.

ou’re getting more attention for things that matter. I am not sure what this is about but it looks like you’ve smartened up enough to stop wasting your time in areas that don’t serve the greater good. Old stories crop up from time to time. These days it’s easier to let that stuff go and give yourself up to the idea that you’re ﬁnally ready to do what you came here to do. Themes that suggest you have already re-invented yourself, along with the idea that someone new has entered your life, see you at a turning point, with opportunities for growth begging you to shine.

September 21 - October 20

he pressures of the last year are giving way to things that will allow you to get back to center. In a month or two what has required constant attention will ease up enough for you to reconnect with yourself. Between now and then, take care of business and refrain from getting sidetracked by superﬁcialities. Being easily seduced by distractions wastes your energy and slows down the process of growth and healing. Find out what it feels like to keep it simple and be content with what lies within. There is no need to be all things to all people and/ or constantly “on the ball.”

Capricorn

hings are a little nuts but you’ve been here before. For whatever reason, there’s a three ring circus going on. Half of this is the by product of other people’s craziness. If they weren’t so off the rails, and you didn’t feel so responsible for their stuff, you’d be ﬁne. It’s hard to see that everything is perfect even when the fur is ﬂying it and nothing looks the way it’s supposed to. The secret to life is to never be too concerned about how things look. Things always get a little tipsy when major corrections are being made. Trust me; there’s no need to freak out about this.

December 21 - January 20

on’t expect too much from people and things who aren’t what they’re cracked up to be. I hate to say it but you might be giving this situation much more credit than it deserves. Back up a little and maintain the perspective that you’re better off waiting for them to prove their worth, or giving things more time to come together. There are huge needs to keep your heart and mind focused on the bare essentials. You might want to trip out and blow this clambake but there are times when life needs us to bow to the gods of discipline, stay inside the lines, and pay a few dues.

Aquarius

January 21 - February 20

his isn’t the ﬁrst time you’ve been here. If people knew how hip you are to their little games they’d give it up and get real in a heartbeat. Keep testing them. It won’t be long before their true colors come shining through. On top of the sideshow in your private affairs, major adjustments that have nothing to do with you could easily alter all of your plans. Those of you who are counting on keeping everything the way it is, or who are strung up like puppets to the system, are at risk. Don’t wait too long to read the signs. Any changes that need to be made need to be made now!

Scorpio

October 21 - November 20

November 21 - December 20

he cards are on the table. You’ve been looking them over for the last few months. Figuring out how to navigate changes that involve more than just you doesn’t have to be as complicated as it looks. The next step could involve trying to make things work in two places at once. How those closest to you respond to this is the kicker. Don’t be in a big rush to iron out the details for at least three weeks. Before the best solution can emerge everyone concerned will have to meet in the middle and be willing to break a few rules in order to create a life that will eventually beneﬁt all of you.

Libra

Cancer

June 21 - July 20

Sagittarius

Virgo

August 21 - September 20

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

July 21 - August 20

Pisces

February 21 - March 2

on’t be afraid to ask for what you want, or deny yourself the right to have it. Selling yourself short creates the impression that you’re worthless and makes it nearly impossible for others to treat you with respect. Being too nice to say anything may be good manners, but you’re dealing with people whose plans don’t include you. The polite approach won’t work here. It stands to reason. When people overstep their boundaries you have to draw the line and show them who you are, or wind up at their mercy, paying homage to things that have nothing to do with you.

Mother of the Skye Mother of the Skye has 40 years of experience as an astrologer and tarot consultant. She may be reached by email to cal.garrison@gmail.com

Prepare for the unknown

By Cal Garrison a.k.a.Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra moon. Murphy’s Law will reign for the next three weeks. In case you haven’t heard me talk about it before, all this means is that our left brain and logical functions will be on the back burner until July 31. The part of our psyche that operates under the illusion that we are actually able to micromanage everything will soon find out that, “Men make plans, and God laughs.” I don’t know where the idea of micro-management even came from. If you stop to think about it for five seconds, it is a totally unnatural concept. Even so, we have been educated to believe that it’s good to stay on top of things, and have everything in our lives organized and under control. Up to a point there may be some sense to this, but the wheels fall off that cart when we stop to ask ourselves if human beings are conscious and self-aware enough to know exactly where they are headed and where their life is going. That being said, during the three-week intervals when Mercury turns retrograde, our best laid plans and our big ideas come up against larger forces. What our logical, linear minds see as the best mode of action becomes subject to the will of heaven. During Mercury’s retrograde phase, if what we have in mind has little or nothing to do with what our purpose involves and what our Higher Self needs us to be focused on, the whip will come down, the scenery will change, and we will be moved in a direction that is better suited to our overall growth and development. LOGICAL If things go a little hayFUNCTIONS wire in the next few weeks, don’t waste your energy WILL BE ON THE getting upset about it. When the car breaks BACK BURNER down, when people are UNTIL JULY 31. late, or decide to cancel their engagements, when the power goes out, etc. take it as a sign that the winds of change are altering your course for reasons that will wind up surprising and delighting you once you lose the need to keep all your ducks in a row. Now that we’ve reviewed Mercury retrograde, I’d like to share a recent conversation I had with a client. This lady, in her late 60s, had a purpose that revolved around spiritual things. I was chatting with her just before her trip to the south of France where she was to embark on a month long retreat to the Magdalene Caves. Her date of her departure was exactly eight weeks before her 70th birthday. Then, I remembered: the events that lay the patterns for the upcoming birthday year begin to materialize eight weeks before our birthday. The events that take place on and around it are harbingers for everything that unfolds as the year progresses. In the case of the woman in question, her exposure to the Magdalene mysteries is the culmination of a lifelong spiritual quest that will form the foundation for her inner work, for the remainder of her life. Give that some thought! Let me leave you with that, and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

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Flight of the luna moth

By Susan Shea On early summer nights I sometimes see large, pale green moths with long, twisted tails fluttering near our porch light. Later, I often find them dead on the ground. These beautiful moths are luna moths, named for the Roman goddess of the moon. Each of their four wings has a transparent, moonshaped eyespot. The luna moth (Actias luna) is one of the largest species of moths in North America, with a wingspan of 3-4 inches. It inhabits deciduous forests, where its green wings blend in among the leaves. The moths I’ve seen near my porch light were likely getting ready to mate. The female luna moth releases a pheromone that males can detect from a distance with their comb-like antennae. Mating takes place after midnight, and the female begins laying eggs the following evening and continues for several nights. Adult luna moths have no mouthparts and do not feed, surviving on stored fat from the larval stage. Their sole purpose is to reproduce, and they die after about a week. Hence the dead green moths I’ve found around my house. Eggs are laid on the leaves of paper birch, hickories, and other trees. The caterpillars hatch after about a week and begin a month-long eating binge that increases their weight a thousand fold. To accommodate this growth, the larvae shed their skin four times. The full-grown luna moth caterpillar is about 3 inches long and bright green with a yellow side stripe. Rows of red tubercles with protruding hairs decorate each side. Despite their leaf-munching, the caterpillars do not cause serious damage to trees since luna moths are not abundant. According to biologist Kent McFarland of the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, moth larvae are a key resource for songbirds raising their young. Some predators may be

deterred, however, by the luna caterpillar’s defense. When it senses a threat, the caterpillar rears up, makes a clicking sound with its mandibles, and regurgitates a foul-tasting liquid. When it is full grown, the caterpillar spins a cocoon around itself, using silk and the leaves of the host tree. In autumn, the brown, papery cocoon drops to the ground when the leaves fall, and overwinters in the leaf litter. As temperatures warm and days lengthen in late spring and early summer, the adult luna moth emerges from the cocoon, and expands and dries its wings, beginning the ancient cycle again. Since they do not feed, adult luna moths do not pollinate forest trees like other moth species. But the adults are food for bats, owls, and the nocturnal whippoorwill. The luna moth’s twisted tail is designed to interfere with echolocation by hunting bats. The luna moth is considered common in Vermont, said McFarland, though good population data for moths is lacking. He encourages citizens to post sightings of lunas and other moths to i-Naturalist. A good way to observe and photograph moths is to hang a white sheet on a building, clothesline, or between two trees and shine a light on it. Some moths are particularly attracted to ultraviolet light or “black light.” Backyard moth-watching has resulted in the discovery of hundreds of new locations for certain moth species. Make sure you turn off the light when you’re finished observing, as nighttime lighting can confuse moths and deter them from mating. Populations of lunas and many other moths of the saturniid family, also called the giant silk moths, have declined in southern New England. Threats to these large, colorful moths include habitat loss, pesticides, artificial lighting, and especially, a European tachinid fly, which was introduced in 1906 to control gypsy moths, but in addition to the luna, it parasitizes other silk moth larvae. The next time I see luna moths on my porch, I’ll turn off the light and give them back the night. I’ll dream of these pale green goddess moths mating beneath the light of the moon. Susan Shea is a naturalist, conservationist, and freelance writer who lives in Brookfield, Vermont. The illustration was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund.

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Why you should work when you don’t need the money gives you an even greater sense of purpose than your It might sound a little crazy but there are many former career did. You might have worked a job you benefits to working even though you no longer need didn’t love in order to support your family. Now that the money for your living or retirement needs. you no longer need to worry about that, you can take These “retired workers” have discovered that partthat community college teaching position. You can time jobs or volunteer positions allow them to keep a work a couple days every week at that non-profit that’s nice pace in life and find a balance among using their making a difference in your community. You can set talents, enjoying recreation, traveling, and spending up regular volunteer hours at a charitable organizatime with family. Some of our tion that’s close to your heart. You can feel like you’re most ambitious clients even making a contribution to society without worrying start brand new companies in about the size of your paycheck. retirement. • Work can improve your connections to other Here are three important people. benefits of working in retireEarly retirement can be a period of isolation for ment that might persuade you some folks. Your friends and family might still be busy to clock back in a couple days working and raising children. The familiar social inevery week. Money teractions you enjoyed at work are gone. You and your • Working is good for you. Matters spouse probably share some common interests, but Retiring early is a very popuyou can’t spend every single second together. lar goal right now. But while it By Kevin Theissen It’s important for retirees to be makes sense open to making new personal conto want to enRECENT STUDY nections in retirement. A new workjoy your assets when you’re youngLINKS RETIREMENT place is a great place to start that er, a recent study links retirement process. You’ll meet new people with decreased mental and physical WITH DECREASED from different walks of life. You’ll activity and higher instances of work with and help people who can illness. MENTAL AND benefit from your personal wisdom Working keeps your mind and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and your professional skill set. You body active. It makes you engage in might meet other retired seniors problem solving and creative thinkAND HIGHER who, like you, are trying to stay ing. It keeps you mindful about active and put their talents to good INSTANCES OF your health and appearance so that use. And the more involved you are you make a good impression on ILLNESS. in your community, the more curicolleagues and customers. It chalous and adventurous you’re going lenges you to keep achieving and to be about trying new restaurants, shopping in new rewards you when you do. stores, and interacting with more people. And, if nothing else, it keeps you from vegging out Of course, working in retirement can affect other on the couch all day and driving your spouse crazy! aspects of your financial planning even if you don’t • Work can give you a sense of purpose. need the money, such as taxes, withdrawal rates, and Many retirees struggle with the transition to retireyour relationship with your spouse. If you’re considerment because their sense of purpose and identity is ing a new part-time job, let’s schedule a conversation so tied to their work. Without that familiar job and its to discuss any adjustments we should be thinking schedule and responsibilities, some retirees struggle about so that you get the best life possible with the to find a reason to get out of bed in the morning. A extra bit of money you’ll soon have. part-time job can restore some of that sense of strucKevin Theissen is the principal and financial advisor ture and drive. of HWC Financial in Ludlow. In fact, you might find that working in retirement

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When the ball rests Question: Jane and Nick are playing in a tournament. On the fifth hole, Nick’s tee shot overhangs the lip of the hole. He reaches the hole and after 10 seconds the ball does not fall into the hole. The ball is considered at rest. The ball then falls into the hole. Nick says he has a hole in one. Jane says that the ball was holed out but he should be penalized one penalty stroke. Is Jane correct? Answer: Jane says that if the ball, which was at rest, falls into the hole before being played, Nick can consider the ball was holed with his previous stroke. However, he is penalized one penalty stroke which is added to his score. Jane knows the Rules. Golf clinics continue Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Remember, the swing’s the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.

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Guppy:

Celebration of life, July 21

continued from page 3 old Lechmere left Oxford University where he was a student and sailed away using funds which he had inherited from a wealthy relative. He visited Tasmania and Australia before being shipwrecked in 1856 on the coast of New Zealand. He lived among the Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people who had rescued him for the next two years. Rumor has it that Lechmere quite enjoyed his unplanned destination, exploring the island, mapping the area and collecting specimens. But eventually he decided it was time to head to Trinidad to rejoin his parents, Robert Guppy, a lawyer and mayor of San Fernando, and Amelia Elizabeth, an artist and one of the pioneers of photography. Lechmere sailed away from New Zealand, tattoos covering his back, and a tattooed ring on his wedding finger, leaving just in time to “avoid marrying the chief’s daughter.” It was in Trinidad where he would meet and marry Alice Rostand, a descendant of French aristocrats who had fled to Trinidad to escape the French Revolution. Lechmere went on to write numerous memoirs, articles and papers on geology, paleontology and zoology of the West Indian region, in particular, Trinidad. He would conduct geological surveys, collect samples, and send his findings back to England. It was during one of these surveys in 1866, that Lechmere noticed a small fish which was called “millions fish” at the time. Intrigued, he sent the little fellow to the curator of the British Museum, the legendary ichthyologist, Dr. Albert C. L. G. Günther. From that day on, the “millions fish” was officially named girardinus guppii, commonly known as the Guppy Fish. Much like his ancestors, Gerry Guppy was an explorer, a visionary, and curious about all things. He was often tinkering or working on creative projects, learning “how things worked.” He attended Bridgton Academy in Maine and business school in Boston, and was a Vietnam veteran having served in a platoon that was written about in a book titled “One Hell of a Ride.” After completing military service, he returned home. A native Vermonter, Gerry Guppy spent decades in the Killington area. Through the years, he managed various restaurants and nightclubs, before starting his own commercial refrigeration business where he provided services to local business owners, farmers, and retail establishments. He was loved and respected by his clients and would always be there when there was a need. Guppy found joy in helping and educating those around him. Anyone who knew him well, knows he could always be counted on to share a story. Everyone is welcome to stop by and share a memory or a story at Gerry Guppy’s celebration of life.

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By Dom Cioffi I got lucky this past weekend…very lucky. My son has been visiting the weight room for the past month in an effort to build his strength for basketball. As such, I hired a young guy on Tuesdays and Thursdays to teach him to lift correctly so he wouldn’t get hurt. When the weekend arrives, he goes to the gym on Saturdays to power through his workout on his own. Last Saturday, I told him to throw his bike into the back of my truck and I would drive him to the gym. When he finished, he could then ride home on his own. He thought that The Movie was a fair deal given how Diary hot it was outside. While he loaded up his By Dom Cioffi bike, I ran into the house to grab a few things. When I came back outside he was already sitting in the truck ready to go so I hopped in and away we went. Normally when we’re in the car together we either listen to music or I lecture him about some life lesson that I’m certain he needs to hear. On this occasion, the radio was off but I was chiming on about making sure his bike was locked correctly at the gym so no one would steal it. Once we got to the gym, I told him to be sure to do his entire workout and not to slack just because his trainer was absent. He promised he would, then we both got out and went to the kill me and I deserved it. For a moment, I even considback of my truck. ered driving straight to Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy the At the same moment, he and I both looked into the exact bike so she would never know. empty bed and then at each other and then back into However, luck was on our side and as we took the last the bed and then back at each other. At that point, my turn before the gym, there was his bike propped up on son stated the obvious: “Uhhh, dad, where’s my bike?” the sidewalk in one piece. In utter disbelief, I surmised that the bike must have I breathed a massive sigh of relief as I pulled to the fallen out the back, given that the tailgate was down side of the road. But then my anxiety returned as we apand no bungee cords were present. And in that second proached the bike. I was certain the damage would have it dawned on me: My son put the bike in, but I never made it unrideable, but surprisingly it was in one piece. checked it. And on top of that, we could Within two seconds I was barely find a scratch on it. You screaming at him to get back I CONTEMPLATED HOW I would have thought it was a into the truck, at which point WAS GOING TO TELL MY brand new bike other than a we bolted out of the parking small crack on one reflector. lot. In a very direct tone I told WIFE. SHE WAS SURE TO I looked at my son and him to keep his eyes glued to explained how lucky we were the other side of the road to KILL ME AND I DESERVED IT. – and then proceeded to give see if we could spot the rogue him a brief lecture on why we bike. I figured someone either tie things down with the hatch dropped. moved it to the side of the road or scooped it up and This week’s film, “Midsommar,” is about a group of drove away. friends who didn’t end up so lucky. In fact, their fun trip My heart was pounding and given the blank look on to Sweden turns into the stuff of nightmares. my son’s face, he was also on the verge of a heart attack. “Midsommar” is a bizarre little film about five friends I mumbled to myself over and over again, I should have who decide to travel abroad to take part in a small sumchecked; I always check. mer festival set within a pastoral paradise in the Swedish The fact was, I was distracted when I went back into mountains. However, the serene environment soon the house and upon my return had completely forgotturns into a twisted horror show when the residents ten that he had loaded the bike. On any other occasion, begin to make creepy sacrifices. I would have made sure everything was secure. What I will give credit to the writing in this film. There is an made matters worse was that I had just spent $400 on interesting story arc that unfolds that keeps things inthis bike for his birthday only three weeks earlier! triguing. And while this was one of the more disturbing The reality at that moment was that we had a missfilms I’ve seen in a long time, it was done with an artful ing bike and I was praying that someone did their good touch (if that’s even possible). deed for the day and pushed it to the side of the road. Check this one out if you’re in the mood for a truly We drove all the way back home and never spotted a unsettling motion picture. Just be prepared for a queasy thing. I was wracking my brain trying to figure out how stomach afterwards. a man’s sized bike slipped out of the back of my truck A disconcerting “B” for “Midsommar.” and I never heard a thing. I turned the truck around and Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email drove all the way back to the gym. On the way, I contemhim at moviediary@att.net. plated how I was going to tell my wife. She was sure to

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Caregiver Services Manager Northshire & Rutland Area At Home Senior Care, a premiere, private duty home care service is looking for a talented, compassionate manager to lead our team of caregivers in the greater Manchester & Rutland area. This position is responsible for hiring, managing, training and retaining our team of quality caregivers. The CSM will work closely with the Client Service Managers to ensure the highest quality service is provided to our clients and our caregivers are supported in this effort. Ideally the candidate will have a passion for caring for seniors, excellent customer service skills, and prior management experience. Nursing experience a plus but not required. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a growing, thoughtful company and have experience caregiving for seniors and prior coaching, leadership or management or the motivation and commitment to learn, please forward your resume to: At Home Senior Care P.O. Box 1203 Manchester Center, VT 05255 info@athomeseniors.net The position is a full-time, benefited position with some evening and weekend responsibilities. We strive to offer an environment that fosters a work – life balance with flexibility and compassion.

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CLASSIFIEDS / REAL ESTATE

RENTALS RENTAL WANTED: Looking to rent/purchase furnished 1-2 BR condo in Mendon area from Aug./Sept. - May. Please call 802-779-7667.

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

RUTLAND - 1 BR furnished Apt. Available Aug. 1, $1500/ mo. all utilities included. Off street parking. Great back yard! 1st/ security - Lease terms flexible. 802-3453913.

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

ONE BEDROOM Plymouth, Vt. $600, includes utilities. 802-672-3719. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 2 BR, 1 BA, woodstove, excellent location. $8,000 seasonal + utilities. 781-749-5873, toughfl@ aol.com.

www.TheLodgesA202.com

PICO 1 BRs: One furnished available now for year round or now through fall. Heat, cable included. $1,175/ mo. Another available for winter season starting mid October, $8,200 everything included. Call Louise Harrison Rentals 802-747-8444.

www.281UpperRebeccaLane.com

KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $9,000, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781749-5873, toughfl@aol.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!

K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www.killingtonroyalflush.com, 802-746-4040.

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

REALTOR

Daniel Pol Associate Broker

Kyle Kershner Broker/Owner

Jessica Posch Realtor

FOR SALE $3.00 PERENNIALS – 541 Hale Hollow Road, Bridgewater Corners, 1 mile off 100A. 802-672-3335.

MASTER BEDROOM furniture: Dresser, bureau, 2 night tables. Frank, 802-3538177. $100. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.

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. LOT CLEARING and stumping. 802-672-3719, 802-5586172. WMS WATER PROVIDES 24 years of experience in all forms of water treatment services from homes to town water systems. Services included water softeners, Iron/sulfer removal, arsenic removal, ultraviolet water treatment and RO systems and all forms of filtration. 518-361-9832.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS 2 positions available. Mendon Mountain View Lodge / Killington Grand Hotel. Visit www.killington.com/jobs for job description and to apply or visit our welcome center 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800)300-9095 EOE. HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Killington Grand Hotel. Visit www.killington.com/ jobs for job description and to apply or visit our welcome center 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800)3009095 EOE. 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. C.V. OIL COMPANY Inc., Pittsfield, VT, seeking CDL drivers and service technicians. Contact stacey@cvoil. com or call 802-746-8018. THE PLYMOUTH SCHOOLHOUSE is seeking to hire a Program Director/Classroom Teacher for its Early Childhood Program. Contact Lauren Skaskiw at 802-4176895.

EMPLOYMENT

CASHIER: A.M. preferable. PT/FT/Year round. Competitive wage. Killington. Please call 802-558-0793.

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.

DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook. Experience would be great, but if you enjoy working with food, we will train. Competitive wage. Please call 802558-0793.

LINE COOK, SOUS CHEF & Cook 1 needed for Killington’s Grand Hotel and Peak Lodge. Visit www.killington. com/jobs for job description and to apply or visit our welcome center 4763 Killington Rd. Open daily 8-4. (800)300-9095 EOE.

WANTED HIGHEST PRICES PAID Purchase, sale and qualified appraisal of coins, currency, stamps, precious metals. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085.

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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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Colleges System, I am proud of the students may graduate with dual high accomplishments of this year’s school diplomas, allowing the students impressive VAST graduates and the to stay tied into their sending high VT Tech staff who support them.And, schools, play sports, participate in as an industry leader in Vermont, I see clubs, and walk with their friends at very clearly the value of this gem for their home high school graduation in boosting STEM education and building front of their community. our future workforce. Vermont Academy of Science and This opportunity needs to be widely Technology (VAST) provides a unique shared and widely offered to all high opportunity for Vermont high school students interested in STEM fields to study 98 PERCENT OF VAST STUDENTS in an academically stimulating, COMPLETE A DEGREE hands-on learning OR CREDENTIAL AFTER THE environment, all while earning PROGRAM. credit (and saving money) toward a school students in our state.Spread college degree or industry-recognized the word and see Vtc.edu for more credential. In fact, 98 percent of information. VAST students complete a degree or The combination of a challenging credential after the program. VAST can open doors for more young year of college combined with your senior year of high school at no cost? Vermonters to pursue STEM studies This shouldn’t be a secret to anyone and careers.It reduces future postin Vermont. It’s open to all. My hope secondary education costs and future is that more of our students enroll to debt for participants. Fully enrolled, receive these unparalleled benefits – all VAST has the potential for becoming a for free! robust and reliable workforce pipeline Janet Bombardier is chief technology for Vermont industry.The majority of officer at Chroma Technology Corp. and them will complete their studies in a member of the Vermont State Colleges Vermont, 50 percent at Vermont Tech System Board of Trustees. For more alone. information visit vtc.edu. As a trustee for the Vermont State

7 BEEBE HILL ROAD Enjoy the rustic beauty of this custom-built Log home located in the picturesque town of Chittenden. The private driveway takes you to 8+ acres of both landscaped and wooded privacy. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with partially finished basement area allow plenty of room for friends and family entertainment.

LEONA MINARD 85 North Main Street | Rutland, VT W: 802.417.3615 | C: 802.353.2237 Leona.Minard@FourSeasonsSIR.com FourSeasonsSIR.com

CHITTENDEN I MLS #4704500 CHITTENDENI | $399,900 $425,000 | MLS #4704500 Each Office is Independently Owned and operated.

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

GROW YOUR LIFE IN KILLINGTON

THE WOODS – VILLAGE CENTER

GLAZEBROOK TOWNHOUSE – END UNIT • 3BR, 2.5 BA, 1649 sq. ft., propane heat • screened porch, private location • outdoor pool & tennis court • close to restaurants & ski slopes • mostly furnished $350K

2-level, 2BR, 2BA Propane heat, paved parking Whirlpl tub, furnished & equipped On Site SPA, tennis courts, Indoor yr-rd pool, restaurant $137K

13 BEDROOM / 13 BATHS SUITES Stage Road, Killington $499,000

4193 Route 100A, Plymouth $279,000

NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE!

Lookout Rd, Pittsﬁeld $198,000

11 Prior Drive Drive Killington $328,000

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

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

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

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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

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

Established in 1972

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*Comml lodge or Private Home *Walk to restaurants *Nearby shuttle service *Large Backyd:Firepit-Whirlpl *Great rm w/trailviews *Plus Studio apt. *On sewer line $565,250.

Lenore Bianchi

‘tricia Carter

Meghan Charlebois

Merisa Sherman

• On cul-de-sac, great LOCATION! • 3BR, 2.5 3,470 sf, a/conditioning • Ctl vac, chef’s kitch, butler’s pantry • Office, master suite w/cedar closet • 2 car garage, storage, screened porch • Deck, unfinished basemt,++ $789,500

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Chris Bianchi

Michelle Lord

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Over 140 Years Experience in the Killington Region

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DIVAS OF DIRT Bringing the female mountain bike community together with group rides and camps all summer long. Free Friday Afternoon Group Rides

Bi-weekly fun for all levels. Join for the ride and stay for the happy hour. July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 6 & 20, October 4.

Gravity Bike Camp, July 13-14, 2019

This camp will focus on strengthening fundamentals, improving skills, boosting conﬁdence, and having fun. More information at killingon.com/bikepark