MOU NTA I N TI M E S Volume 48, Number 29
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July 17-23, 2019
Police search for two stolen goats
HEMP OPERATION THRIVES IN FLORENCE Q&A with hemp farmer Page 11
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ZONING Town rejects zoning changes: Poultney says ‘no’ to Dollar General. Page 2
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NEW FACES Resort announces new marketing team. Page 4
By Katy Savage KILLINGTON—Police have yet to find two baby goats that were stolen from Hinterland Organic Farm in Killington overnight Sunday, July 7. The two 7-month-old miniature billy goats were tethered to a 150-pound weight, which was also stolen, said Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery. “We don’t have much to go on at this point,” Montgomery said. Hinterland owners Boris and Sheila Pilsmaker purchased the goats about a month ago from One Chicken At a Time Farm owner Tina Tuckerman in South Woodstock to control weeds and poison ivy. “It was a nice set up that we had them on,” Boris said. “It was working perfectly.” The goats were kept along the driveway,
near a farmstand the public drives in and out of seven days a week. Pilsmaker’s son Ben first noticed the goats were missing around 7 a.m. on Monday, July 8. “I was shocked,” Ben said. “I saw the stakes were pulled out of the ground.” There were no fresh tire marks, Ben said, but he noticed fresh cow manure in the driveway, which didn’t belong to any of his livestock. “That was bizarre,” Ben said. “That was the first thing I noticed.” The goats are worth about $50 each and the equipment is worth about $100. “It’s more the fact that someone did it than the money value,” Ben said. “That thought didn’t even occur to me that someStolen, page 2
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Two goats were stolen from Hinterland Organic Farm.
Ludlow hires firm to address EMT shortage
By Katy Savage
With the nationwide shortage of emergency trained technicians, Ludlow has hired a consulting firm to study the town’s needs. The town is paying Municipal Resources, Inc., based in New Hampshire, $20,000 to address recruitment challenges and find a sustainable solution. “Townspeople are very much in support of the local ambulance service,” Town Manager Scott Murphy said. “Right now, financially, it’s not working out.” Voters budget about $500,000 a year for the ambulance, Murphy said. Police Chief Jeffrey Billings said part of the challenge is the increase in second homeowners and the declining availability of young people. He said the ambulance is constantly short of EMTs and paramedics. “The younger generation is just not available,” he said. “It’s a cycle and I’m not sure how we’re going to remedy it.” Billings said the town has considered creating a regional ambulance with surrounding towns like Mount Holly, Chester, Springfield, Londonderry and Plymouth. The town may also combine the fire and ambulance services or disband the Ludlow ambulance all together. “The study is going to try to point us in the direction for where the Ludlow service needs to go,” Billings said. There’s a shortage of EMTs everywhere and local providers are scrambling to find a solution. Rutland-based Regional Ambulance Service President Jim Finger said ambulances compete with hospitals and health care agencies, which offer regular full-time jobs with benefits. “We have to find a way to make that system work better,” Finger said. “The continued increased requirements and skills that are added make it harder for people to volunteer.” EMTs need to complete 40 hours of continuous education every two years, while paramedics need to complete 60 hours every two years. “It’s not sustainable,” said Regional Training Coordinator Candace Charlton. Charlton compared the training requirements of EMTs to nurses, which are trained the same, but aren’t required to do continuous training. EMT, page 11
By Chandler Burgess
Killington locals Kaitlyn Hummel, Ryan Orabone and Sara Filskov attended a past Grand Tasting, the signature event of the annual Killington Wine Festival. The event will be held this coming Friday-Sunday, July 19-21. See story page 6-7.
Ex-employee at Woodstock Union Middle and High School sues district
By Lola Duffort/VTDigger A former secretary at Woodstock Union Middle and High School is suing the school, alleging her former employer discriminated against her when the district laid her off during a restructuring and reassigned her duties to a younger employee. Jill Lambert, 65, of Springfield, who worked at Woodstock Union between 2000 and 2018, also accuses the school of retaliating against her for taking three months of leave in 2016, after she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. “It was quite startling when Jill came to
us and she reported what the circumstances were for her dismissal. She was shocked,” said Lambert’s lawyer, Norman Watts, a Woodstock-based attorney specializing in labor law. Lambert received positive job evaluations, according to her complaint, and was praised for her “competence, composure and service-oriented approach to working with students, staff, families and community members.” She claims she was also promised by the school’s newly-hired associate principal she Ex-employee, page 4
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The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
Poultney voters nix zoning amendment, dealing blow to Dollar General
By Katy Savage after saying the company harassed him by shining a bright Poultney voters defeated an article 549-302 on light into his house. Tuesday, July 9, to loosen zoning bylaws and let a Dollar “This was a referendum on Dollar General in Poultney,” General come to town. Vreeland said of the vote outcome. “I think the overThe article would have let property owners bypass the whelming response from the citizens of Poultney was that Development Review Board by permitting mixed comwe don’t want a Dollar General in town.” mercial and light industrial uses in the IF BOTH WOULD After Knappmiller filed the article to village. loosen zoning regulations earlier this “It would have significantly reduced HAVE PASSED, year, a group of Poultney residents counthe oversight,” Poultney Planning WE WOULD tered that and filed their own petition to Commision chair Jaime Lee said of new strengthen zoning in the village. construction. HAVE BEEN The second article, brought forth by The article was brought forth by the group of residents, failed in a 414-414 property owner Leonard Knappmiller of STUCK WITH tie vote on July 9. The article would have Poultney Properties, LLC. CONTRADICTORY forbid storefronts from exceeding 5,000 Multiple attempts to reach square feet in the village, which is much Knappmiller’s attorney David Cooper in ZONING,” smaller than the proposed Dollar GenRutland weren’t successful. eral store of 10,000 square feet. The Dollar General, proposed for the LEE SAID. Lee, the chair of the Planning Comformer Vemas Corporation building on Beaman Street (owned by Poultney Properties), has been a mission, said she was relieved both articles failed. “The big fear from the Planning Commission’s perspecpoint of contention in town for the last few years. tive was if both would have passed, we would have been The Development Review Board ruled against Dollar stuck with contradictory zoning,” she said. General’s plan to convert the Vemas facility into a store in Lee said the board reached out to the Vermont League 2017, finding the store would have been nonconforming of Cities and Towns for advice prior to the vote. with current zoning regulations. “Nobody has ever seen this before,” Lee said. Poultney Properties appealed the DRB’s decision in Both of the articles would have only impacted retail or 2017 to the state’s Environmental Court. The appeal is now commercial zoning in the village industrial district, which still awaiting a trial date. includes about 10 properties, Lee said. Several residents have spoken against the store coming Poultney Town Manager Paul Donaldson said he to town and formed a group called Concerned Citizens of hasn’t heard about next steps from Poultney Properties Poultney, led by resident CB Hall. Poultney resident Neil or the residents. Vreeland has filed a lawsuit against Poultney Properties
By Katy Savage
Ben Pilsmaker looks where his two miniature billy goats were stolen from his farm in Killington.
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one would grab them.” The Pilsmakers are well-known in the community. They’ve owned Mountain Creamery in Woodstock since 1987. They started Hinterland Organic Farm in 1998. The farm is a family-run operation where the Pilsmakeres raise and sell turkeys, pork, beef, eggs and vegetables at their farmstand, which is open every day from June to October. Ben said people steal meat and veg“I HAVE FAITH IN etables from their farm every sumHUMANITY,” BORIS SAID. mer, but they’ve “I’M JUST GOING TO PUT never had livestock stolen. MORE CAMERAS IN.” “We’re sad,” said Ben at his farm one afternoon, where he was covered in mud from gardening. Boris is remaining hopeful despite the theft. “I have faith in humanity,” Boris said. “I’m just going to put more cameras in.” Tuckerman, the farmer the PiIlsmakers bought the goats from, has already offered to give them two more goats, but Boris is hoping they won’t need them. “I’m hoping with this publicity that they’ll get returned to us,” Boris said. “I don’t care who did it, I’m just hoping to have the goats back.”
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The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
‘This is the world we live in today’ Hartland School Board considers hiring school officer
By Curt Peterson Anxiety was palpable as more than 50 people attended the July 9 Hartland Elementary School public discussion of school security. “The school environment is nothing like it was even 10 years ago,” said HES board chair Nicki Buck. “Children come to school without the social and emotional skills they need to be prepared to learn. This is the world we live in today.” Buck said the administration has been working hard on school security for two years, researching various sources, schools and organizations, but three serious security threats in rapid succession this spring inspired the board to accelerate action. In one month, for the first time, HES had two “lockdowns” and one “lockout” due to perceived threats. HES Principal Christine Bourne said some measures are already underway, including a double-locking buzzer entry system and a new camera and monitor network. Two offices will be swapped, allowing line-of-sight to the entryway. Students will learn ALICE training – reacting to an “active shooter” situation, and adults will learn to choose non-escalating words in an emergency. “Our primary concern is the safety of Hartland’s children and our staff,” Bourne said. “The three situations demonstrated Vermont State Police, contracted for law enforcement by the town, cannot provide needed response time,” Bourne said. Buck told the Mountain Times in one incident, a 9-year-old student left school, and administrators knew his parents were not home. “This was neither part of the VSP mission, nor an emergency, the VSP said. What were we to do?” Buck said. In another incident, an adult asked for information, inferring a threat to the school in a phone call. “VSP advised a lockdown until police could locate the caller. Everyone was incredibly uncomfortable,” Buck said. In the third incident a parent, upset about administration action regarding their child, made direct threats. The daily schedule was impacted, and students exited through a different door. “There was a long wait for VSP response,” Buck said. Besides the five HES board members, Bourne, Windsor Police Chief William Sampson and Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union Superintendent David Baker served on the panel. The board may engage a campus school resource officer. The Windsor Police Department has an existing school resource officer program providing regular visits, student mentoring, a personal, positive relationship with students and administrators, and immediate availability. Chief Sampson praised Sgt. Paul Favreau, the school resource officer in Windsor and West Windsor. Sharing Windsor’s school resource officer would cost HES $35,000-$40,000. Baker said there is enough “wiggle room” in the WSESU 2019-2020 budget to pay for it without cutting staff or programs. Albert Bridge School Principal Jen Aldrich of Brownsville praised Favreau and his school resource officer services at their school. School security is a national problem. Education News reported 24 school shootings in 2018 that left 35 people dead and 81 injured. In addition to that bloodshed, 19,965 students “were exposed to the violence,” Education News reported. Everyone wants Hartland’s children to be safe when they are at school, Buck said, but the board is isn’t ready to contract for a school resource officer yet. “We are very aware that some students and parents are uncomfortable with a uniformed police presence, and we want to make sure anyone’s fears are addressed before making a decision,” she told the Mountain Times.
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The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
LOCAL NEWS
Killington hires new marketing leaders Killington Resort has promoted two Killington School of Resort Management graduates to lead the marketing department. Amy Laramie has been promoted to director of communications, events and special projects while Jordan Spear has been named director of marketing, sales and reservations and Dave Beckwith has been promoted to director of snow sports and golf. Laramie, Beckwith and Spear succeed Director of Sales & Marketing Rob Megnin, and Director of Special Projects Tracy Taylor— both of whom recently retired. Laramie and Spear both graduated from the Green Mountain College Killington School of Resort Management program in 2009 and are two of over 35 graduates currently working at Killington in various roles. “Killington has the opportunity to continue growing as a year-round destination and we need leaders who understand the organization and industry,” said Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “We’re thrilled to be able to promote from within as we continue to build a strong, passionate team. Amy, Dave and Jordan will, no doubt, make immediate contributions to Killington and Pico in their new roles. All three are long-time employees, and bring more than 30 years of combined experience at Killington/Pico.” Laramie, Beckwith and Spear will lead their teams who are responsible for driving growth in mountain sport participation and visits. They join the executive team in the midst of major transformation at Killington and Pico, both of which are set to reimagine
Amy Laramie
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people to the mountain resort lifestyle. school and golf operations at the resorts the guest experience. Spear has spent the last three years since joining the Killington/Pico team in Laramie previously served as the intermanaging the marketing team for Killing2010. He previously served as the ski school nal communications and guest experience ton/Pico and previously held management director for another POWDR resort, Boreal manager and has been key in communiMountain Resort in Truckee, California, and roles in ticket and season pass sales and cating and implementing the company’s guest services. He brings a well-rounded as the snow sports director for the Summit guest service strategy internally. She has perspective to his new role having worked at Snoqualmie in Washington. Beckwith also made great strides in driving customer in several departments across the resort has also held several roles with the Profesloyalty by establishing ways to quickly react since 2006. His past experience, to Killington and Pico guest and LARAMIE, BECKWITH AND SPEAR gives him a unique perspective employee feedback related to to carry forward our efforts to guest service issues. WILL LEAD THEIR TEAMS WHO ARE attract new and repeat guests to In her new role, Laramie will experience the best mountain combine internal and external RESPONSIBLE FOR DRIVING GROWTH. resort in Eastern North America. communications efforts and Existing members of the executive team sional Ski Instructors of America, including oversee the events department, which deunder the leadership of Mike Solimano, clinician and examiner for multiple regions livers unique-to-Killington experiences to president and general manager, include Jeff around the country and the Education Adguests. In addition, Laramie represents the visory Council for the national organization Temple, director of mountain operations; resort in the greater Rutland community as Judy Geiger, director of human resources; where he collaborated on writing the naa member of the board of directors for the tional standards for snow sports instruction Matt Kinsman, director of finance; Rich McKillington Pico Areas Association, the Rutfor the United States. Beckwith’s promotion Coy, director of Pico Mountain and summer land Economic Development Corporation operations; and Scott Harrison, director of to the executive team cements Killington and the Rutland Young Professionals. and Pico’s commitment to introducing new hospitality. Beckwith has managed snow sports
Locals discuss green burials
By Curt Peterson conference. WOODSTOCK—President of Green Burial Vermont, Green burials won’t eliminate grief and they aren’t Michelle Acciavatti, spoke to about 50 people in the about saving money or just leaving the dead where they Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National lie to decay. Active participation in the process, which Historical Park on Saturday, July 13 about a different has been shown to intensify grieving and to shorten its way to dispose of dead bodies—green burials. pain, is encouraged. Acciavatti said the Modern humans have a need to grieve, “MOST OF Muslim tradition of washing the body is an and religions and funeral businesses example of intimate participation. have influenced the development of US DON’T Advocacy for the environment inspired rites of passage. Funeral homes, flowers, evaluation of rites of passage and their embalming, displaying dressed bodies SPEND ecological effect, Acciavatti said, including in a casket and concrete burial vaults are A LOT OF embalming, caskets, concrete vaults, deep traditional rites. burial and confinement to an organized “These rites are about preserving the TIME WITH cemetery, none of which are required by body and making the dead appear to be DEAD law. sleeping,” Acciavatti said. Embalming costs up to $700—the formCremation, chosen by 70 percent of BODIES, SO aldehyde replacing body fluids prevents Vermonters, produces carbon monoxide decomposition by intestinal bacteria, naemissions and releases toxins. WE DON’T ture’s way of disposing of all living things. Various sources concur—the average KNOW Concrete vaults emit toxic chemicals American funeral and burial costs $7into the soil while keeping the remains $9,000, with cremation $6-$7,000. The cost HOW TO from decomposing into nutrients. of a green burial can be negligible. Caskets, promoted by funeral directors, “Most of us don’t spend a lot of time GRIEVE,” are also not required. with dead bodies, so we don’t know how to ACCIAVATTI “You can be legally buried in a biodegrieve,” Acciavatti said. gradable container of any kind, a fabric Lucia Jackson, pastor at the First SAID. shroud, or even your birthday suit,” AcCongregational Church in Hartland, has ciavatti said. helped many grieving families. Containment is meant to prevent disease allegedly “The more people have to do with the process, the spread by dead bodies. more effective the grieving,” Jackson said at the Green burials, page 13
Ex-employee:
Claims bias
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wouldn’t be let go when restructuring occurred. School officials declined an interview and deferred comments to their attorney, who said the lawsuit’s claims were “wholly without merit.” “We will vigorously defend the matter and expect to prevail,” said Pietro Lynn, of the Burlington-based firm Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Manitsky, which is representing the Windsor Central Supervisory Union. In filings asking the court to dismiss the case, the district argues that Lambert was let go simply because her position was eliminated when the district’s middle and high schools consolidated. “This case arises out of the economic reality facing many Vermont schools and school districts – declining enrollments and increased costs,” the attorneys wrote. While the district acknowledges that Lambert’s duties were reassigned to younger administrative assistants, they argue there is a crucial difference between doing so and hiring a new, younger employee. “She does not and cannot allege that she was replaced by a younger employee. This is fatal to her age discrimination claim,” the school argues. The district notes Lambert wasn’t let go until 2018, two years after she went on leave. Superior Court judge Michael Kainen ruled against the school’s motion to dismiss the case late last month. He wrote the school had “presented a legitimate business reason for the elimination of Plaintiff’s position...If this were the Summary Judgment stage,” Kainen ewrote, “ Plaintiff would need to present sufficient evidence to carry her ultimate burden of showing that the school’s justification is a mere pretext for one or more asserted discriminatory motivations.”
The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
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Viruses from honeybees may be spreading to bumble bees.
Honey bee viruses could be spreading to bumble bees, new study shows
By Elizabeth Gribkoff/VTDigger
The new study did not show that viruses from honey There has been no shortage of media coverage in the bees were causing the decline in wild bees, Alger said. Leif past few years about the host of problems facing honey Richardson, an ecologist at UVM’s Gund Institute, said in bees, from varroa mites to climate change. And, more rean interview last yearthat climate change, habitat loss, cently, increasing attention has also been paid to the plight pesticide use, and parasites and pathogens were all likely of wild pollinators – including bumble bees. contributing factors. A new study from a team of UVM and University of FlorAs a beekeeper, Alger stressed that the researchers were ida researchers suggests that viruses plaguing honey bees not seeking to “villainize” beekeepers, but rather hope the could be “spilling over” to wild bumble bees – highlighting research would point to the need for more educational the need for proper management of commercial bees. resources for beekeepers. They found that two RNA viruses – deformed wing virus “The take home message for beekeepers is to treat their and black queen cell virus – were more common in bumble (varroa) mites properly,” she said. bees caught near beehives, according to a study published Varroa mites feed on bee larvae, transmitting bee dislast week in PLOS ONE (a peer-reviewed journal from the eases in the process. Public Library of Science). “Varroa is still the No. 1 enemy, in my humble opinPrevious research has shown that viruses spread ion, and it has resisted the industry’s several attempts to between different kinds of honey bees – and between comneutralize it,” said Bill Mares, longtime mercial bumble bees and wild bumble ALMOST HALF beekeeper and advisory board member of bees, said Samantha Alger, a research affilithe Vermont Beekeepers’ Association. He ate with UVM and co-author of the study. OF VERMONT’S added that climate change, pesticides and “The link hadn’t been made for patho“loss of forage” are also impacting honey gens spilling over from honey bees to BUMBLE BEES bees. bumble bees,” she said. “Our study tested ARE EXTINCT “I had a terrible year (last year), it’s and found that it looks like … spillover is the worst year I had in 25-30 years and I occurring from honey bees to wild bumble OR IN SERIOUS thought I was doing most things right,” he bees – and it’s likely occurring through said. flowers.” DECLINE. Both Alger and Mares said the state Bumble bees are one group of native needs a strengthened apiary inspection program, which Vermont bees. In contrast, while honey bees can be found Mares said would serve as a “police power” to deter beein Vermont in both managed beehives – called apiaries – keepers who were not properly managing their bees. and in the wild, they were originally brought to the U.S. in This year lawmakers passed a law, Act 35, last session the 1600s by European settlers. that the Vermont Beekeepers’ Association and pollinator The team of UVM researchers collected flowers, honey activists had been lobbying for. The bill restricts use of neobees, and bumble bees around Vermont, sampling from nicotinoid pesticides so that only certified applicators can seven sites by apiaries and 12 sites with no apiaries within a buy and use that class of pesticides as of July 1. kilometer. The law creates a new “pollinator specialist” position at Alger said one of the most surprising findings was that the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and strengththey were able to find bee viruses on flowers – and only on ens regulations around importing bees. flowers near apiaries. The law also requires the Agency of Agriculture to part“We thought it was totally going to be like looking for a ner with the VBA to set-up a voluntary beekeeper education needle in a haystack, like what’s the likelihood of finding a program. bee virus on a flower in a field,” she said. “And when we got Cary Giguere, director of public health and agricultural around to testing them, we were like, oh my god, it’s way resource management for the agency, said H.205 enables higher prevalence than we thought, and only flowers that a tripling of state apiary inspection efforts by adding an we collected from sites where there was a honey bee apiary additional full-time position. He said the agency is startpresent had viruses on them.” ing to hire this summer for that position and for a pesticide Alger said little is known about how the RNA viruses enforcement position to roll out the new neonicotinoid – once thought to only be found in European honey bees – restrictions. impact wild bumble bees as it is “difficult to find sick bees.” He added that the bill will allow also allow the agency to Research is needed in a laboratory setting on how RNA regulate other bee pests and diseases, like varroa mite, in viruses impact bumble bees, she said. the way it currently does for American foulbrood. Almost half of Vermont’s bumble bees are extinct or in Giguere credited Rep. Chip Troiano, D-Stannard, for serious decline, according to a study that came out this past sponsoring a “very progressive pollinator health” bill. winter from UVM’s Gund Institute and the Vermont Center “There’s no other bill like it in the country,” he said. for Ecostudies.
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Killington Wine Festival
The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
Killington Wine Festival toasts 17 years of tasting events July 19-21—KILLINGTON—The Killington Wine Festival has earned a reputation for being one of the Killington region’s signature summer events. Over the years, the festival has grown immensely and now features more than 500 wines from a collection of over 40 vineyards around the world. Come enjoy a nice July weekend tasting fine wines with Killington Peak and the Green Mountains of Vermont serving as a scenic backdrop. This year’s festival runs July 19-21. The Premier Tasting will be held Friday, July 19, 6-8 p.m. originally scheduled to take place at the Killington Peak Lodge. Kick off the Wine Festival weekend
in style at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel for an exclusive wine tasting. Meet the vintners and representatives behind the weekend’s wines and take in the best views in Vermont. Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres. This is a semi-formal event. Later that evening, the Killington Wine Trail will showcase local establishments offering a special wine or food and wine pairing. Participating Killington region restaurants will have specials from 6-10 p.m. The signature event of the festival, the Grand Tasting will be held on Saturday, July 20, 1-4 p.m. at the
Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Guests will have the opportunity to move through the different venues, enjoying a seemingly endless variety of wines produced domestically and from places as far away as France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa. The Grand Tasting will also feature Vermont wines and spirits as well as local artisanal foods including cheeses, chocolates and more. Admission to the event includes tastings, wine-friendly fare, a round-trip scenic gondola ride, and signature tote with wine glass. Dress to impress for this event! VIP early admission tickets are Wine Festival, page 7
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available for this event. Saturday evening, the region’s most discerning restaurants will hold special culinary events ranging from wine samplings to multi-course gourmet wine dinners. Special guests from the wineries represented throughout the festival weekend accompany many of these dinners and offer interactive discussions on a variety of wine topics. Space is limited at these events and early reservations are encouraged. THE FESTIVAL HAS The Wine and Nine Golf Tournament will take place GROWN IMMENSELY AND Sunday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Close out the Wine Festival NOW FEATURES MORE weekend with this special golf THAN 500 WINES FROM A outing at Green Mountain National Golf Course. Enjoy champagne COLLECTION OF OVER 40 and snacks at registration, then a shotgun start at 3 p.m. Play nine VINEYARDS AROUND THE holes of golf with friends, taste WORLD nine specialty wines selected from Baker Distributing’s extensive portfolio, and then enjoy a delicious dinner and prizes in the clubhouse. The Garlic restaurant will once again host a special on-course tapas tent with delicacies prepared by Chef Bryan Guldelis and paired with delicious wines from The Garlic’s wine list. Call 802-422-4653 to make reservations for this event. Guests must be 21 or older to attend tasting events. Childcare is available at Ramshead Lodge. For additional event information, call 802-422-5722 or visit killingtonwinefestival. com.
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Opinion
The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
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Rapinoe’s challenge By Angelo Lynn U.S. women’s soccer captain Megan Rapinoe has boldly seized the nation’s attention with the team’s second World Cup victory to challenge the establishment and the status quo. First and foremost she has been a leading champion of equal pay for women in sports, and rightfully so. For the past several decades, the U.S. Women’s Soccer team has been among the superstars, while the U.S. men’s team has struggled. And yet, pay for the women in a World Cup championship is a fraction of what members of the men’s team would earn. And it’s not about television draw, either. The U.S. women’s team consistently draws more viewers than the U.S. men’s team. Pure and simply, there is a gender bias in pay between the teams, and it ought to be fixed. But that’s not the issue Americans are talking about this week. Rather, it’s her challenge to Trump to be a president who cares about all Americans, as she said in a very articulate conversation with CNN’s Anderson Cooper in an interview that has gone viral. Specifically, she told Trump his message excluded too many Americans and she challenged him to do better. “Your message is excluding people,” she said to the camera when asked what she would say to the president. Rapinoe, page 9
Comment about proposed health insurance rate increases By Michael Fisher
I recently spent some time asking people on the street two questions: Is health insurance too expensive? And if so, why? I am sure many readers have strong opinions about the answers to these questions. I heard answers like “greed,” “because they can,” “because there is no incentive to cut costs” and “because we have to pay the doctors.” No one told me that they thought commercial health insurance was affordable. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont has proposed to raise rates by 15.6% and MVP Healthcare has proposed an 8.5 % increase for next year in the individual and small group market. We all know that there are real problems with our current health care financing system. When this system results in a hospital at risk of going bankrupt, regulators and policy makers jump into action to avoid the potentially disastrous outcome of a part of our state without a hospital within a reasonable distance. But when a sizable portion of Vermonters can’t afford to get the care they need, those same regulators and policy makers never see the crisis. They don’t see it because it plays out privately in families’ homes, at the doctor’s office, and in the workplace. When Vermonters need care, they often find themselves making financial decisions instead of health care decisions. In 2018, 43% of Vermonters were recognized as uninsured or underinsured on a commercial health insurance plan (2018 Household Health Insurance Survey). In stark contrast to the risk of a hospital closure, this rationing of care is invisible to the regulator or policy maker. Health insurance, page 9
Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune, UT
LETTERS
Red Cross needs blood Dear Editor, Summer can be a busy time full of fun activities and vacations, but the need for lifesaving blood transfusions never stops. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Right now, the American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and urges eligible donors of all blood types to give as soon as possible to help avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients this summer. This follows a difficult Fourth of July week, where donors were less available to give and hundreds of fewer blood drives were held compared to an average week as people celebrated the holiday. There is currently less than a three-day supply of most
blood types on hand. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those being treated for cancer or sickle cell disease don’t get a holiday from treatments that are critical to their care. More donors are needed now for these friends, family and community members who depend on lifesaving blood products. On behalf of the Red Cross, I’m inviting you to roll up a sleeve and give the gift of life. About an hour of your donated time could lead to a lifetime of summer memories for patients in need. Sincerely, Maria Devlin, CEO American Red Cross New Hampshire and Vermont Chapter
Short-term rentals need oversight Dear Editor, Thank you to the town of Killington for taking action on the short-term rental environment in our town and researching the town’s regulation opportunities. The public health and safety issues facing our neighborhoods appear to be a result of the town’s lack of regulation and enforcement. For example, a shortterm rental in our neighborhood advertises and rents for three times the capacity of the original zoning permit on record with the town. The septic and parking has not been modified for this extra occupancy. Imagine the
Clarifying Vermont’s maple production Dear Editor, This is in response to Mark Isselhardt’s maple article, which appeared in the July 3 edition of the Mountain Times. Mark Isselhardt, a maple specialist at the Proctor Maple Research
Center in Underhill, wrote a report on the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service report on the Vermont 2019 maple season, indicating production was up 7 percent. How-
ever, some of his comments were very confusing, like “Franklin County provides a bit more syrup than all the rest of Vermont.” Note, Vermont’s production has been very consistent for the past four VT Maple, page 37
impact. We are frustrated by noise disruptions at all hours, cars parked in the road which block the town’s plow and emergency vehicles, but more so by the lack of action by the previous town management. It is no surprise that Killington is such a popular short term rental location. The town is right to investigate and establish solutions that balance our economic opportunities and the quality of life all residents moved here to find and work to achieve. Bambi Rivera, Killington
Correction In the July 3 edition of the Mountain Times, an error was printed in the ad for Green Mountain National Golf Course, page 35. It said that the Twilight Golf rate after 3 p.m. is $30 in July, cart included. The correct rate is $45 through July.
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CAPITOL QUOTES On border control...
Yet, Pres. Trump’s efforts to obtain detailed citizenship records administratively is JUST AS STAINED by the lies and partisan motivation. This isn’t about citizenship. It’s about gerrymandering voting districts to benefit “Republicans and NonHispanic Whites.” And it’s wrong,” Said Sen. Patrick Leahy.
“Those who posted these vile comments should not be wearing the uniform of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Department of Homeland Security leaders must come before Congress to explain how they will hold these employees accountable & ensure that CBP culture does not condone this despicable behavior,” Said Rep Peter Welch.
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Rapinoe: Leaves Trump out of limelight continued from page 8
“You’re excluding me, you’re excluding people that look like me, you’re excluding people of color, you’re excluding Americans that maybe support you.” She challenged the president to be more inclusive and respond to the needs of all Americans. “You have an incredible responsibility as the chief of this country to take care of every single person, and you need to do better for everyone.” But even that isn’t at the heart of what Trump and his supporters are bemoaning in the aftermath of Rapinoe’s comments. Rather, Trump is riled up about Rapinoe’s point-blank refutation to visit the White House as long as Trump is there. As is typical of Trump, the story is about a slight to him. “Megan should never disrespect our Country, the White House, or our Flag, especially since so much has been done for her & the team. Be proud of the Flag that you wear,” he, of course, Tweeted. What bunk. Rapinoe and her teammates are the ones making history with their superb play, talent and work ethic. They are the ones advocating for fair pay, equality in the world of sports, but also beyond that. They have been expounding a message of equality among all Americans, regardless of race, gender or sexual preference. The president, on the other hand, has provoked white nationalism at every turn during his campaign and since his election; his tax policies greatly favored the wealthiest 10 percent of Americans while enacting policies that have hurt the middle class and poor; he continues to undermine public health care for those who can’t afford private insurance and his continual degradation of the environment (for the benefit of coal, gas and oil companies) will ultimately most hurt those who can least afford it. And it’s Trump who disrespects America’s strong democratic institutions and has sought to tear down the rule of law (favoring dictatorships over governments run by and for the people) almost every day of his presidency — not to mention telling now over 10,000 documented lies in his first two years in office. As president, that’s pathetic.
Aa a person, Trump used family contacts and favors to get into college, performed poorly in school and college, cheated on taxes, lied about a born spur to keep from serving in the military, used bankruptcy laws to dump the consequences of his bad decisions on others, lost hundreds of millions of dollars of his father’s money and ultimately lied his way to a modicum of success playing a dislikable rear-end of a mule on television — all before using Russia’s help to misinform millions of American voters and sway just enough voters in a few key state’s to win an unlikely bid as president. In comparison, Rapinoe has used her own skills, hard work and bravado to be a champion of champions.The contrast between the two is stunning. One raised in privilege and stained by the greed of elitism, and yet it is he who tries to claim the patriotic upper hand. The other, a woman who rose to prominence by her own hard work and by her leadership ability was chosen co-captain of America’s best sports team in recent times. Rapinoe makes the most of this with her acceptance of other invitations to Washington, D.C. and to New York City for the team’s ticker tape parade. She makes it clear she is not raining on America’s parade, but rather on Trump’s misguided vision. The team has gladly accepted numerous invitations to visit Washington, D.C., the House Speaker, and a bipartisan Congress that would honor the team for its victories and vision. “This is such a special moment for us,” she told Cooper, “and to be able to sort of leverage this moment and talk about the things that we want to talk about and to celebrate like this with the leaders of our country is an incredible moment. So, yes to AOC, yes to Nancy Pelosi, yes to the bipartisan Congress, yes to Chuck Schumer — yes to anyone else that wants to invite us and have a real substantive conversation...” Which, of course, leaves Trump out of that limelight. Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.
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“We must oppose Mr. Trump’s nightmarish mass-deportation plans. We must stop family separation, reunite families that have been separated, and eliminate private detention facilities. Know your rights. Conozca sus derechos,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
continued from page 8 As Vermont’s health care advocate, it is my job to bring the reality that many Vermonters face to the table when the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) considers rate increases proposed by insurance companies. I need your help. There is nothing more compelling than real Vermonters telling their stories about what these proposed rates, on top of ballooning out of pocket health care costs, would mean for families and small businesses. If you get your health insurance from your small employer (or your spouse’s small employer) or you buy a plan directly through Vermont Health Connect, the Green Mountain Care Board
needs to hear from you. The Board has the difficult job of weighing the insurers’ arguments in favor of these rate increases against the concerns Vermonters have about affordability and access to care. The Board will spend two days listening to arguments supporting these rates from insurance executives. Make sure the Board hears from you too. Learn more and submit your public comment at www.bit.ly/SubmitAPublicComment or join the public hearing on Tuesday, July 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Montpelier City Hall. Michael Fisher is the chief health care advocate at the Office of the Health Care Advocate
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RUTLAND REGION
By Julia Purdy
Farm family tells its story
Meteorite stolen from program
particular shape, baseball-sized, with a paper Ron Lewis wants his label. meteorite back. The club hosts other events around Lewis is president of the Rutland County, such as night sky viewing Green Mountain Astronoat the Hubbardton Battlefield and opening mers, based in Rutland the Castleton U. observatory during concert County. He held a solar observing event series evenings. They also Saturday, July 6, at the offer programs for Scouts, Pittsford townwide yard IT RESEMBLES A towns, “anyone who wants sale. The club had brought a program. We have the a Hydrogen-Alpha (H-AlTYPICAL ROCK... best equipment in the pha) telescope, which has state,” Lewis said. an orange filter specifically for safely viewing Lewis said he has had one meteorite stolen the sun and its gas flares. The meteorite had before, and an even larger replacement was been displayed on a camp table with other sent to him – a welcome surprise. meteorites and various astronomy equipLewis can be reached via vtpoet@gmail. ment. com with information regarding the stolen It resembles a typical rock, he told the meteorite, “no questions asked.” Mountain Times: brown, smooth surface, no
Lakes Region baseball team upends Rutland Post 31 The Legion League baseball teams, Lakes Region and Rutland Post 31, played leapfrog Wednesday, July 10, at Castleton. The outcome put Lakes Region into top place in the Southern Division in the epic battle that could catapult them to the
double-elimination state tournament, to be held in Colchester and Essex, July 27-31. It all started happening for Lakes in the fourth inning, when Lakes batters started hitting in earnest, and continued into the
seventh inning with Lakes pitcher Bates harvesting 18 strikeouts. Current standings for Rutland County teams are: Lakes Region, 11-3-0 and Post 31, 11-5-0. Brattleboro is still among the top three at 12-4-0.
Everyone loves to hear family stories, and the Old Firehouse in Tinmouth was the setting for Stories from the Farm, Sunday, July 14. The program was an edition of Root Words, a grassroots effort to put a face to agriculture in Vermont by providing a platform for farming families and others to share their stories and experiences. Five younger members of the Squier family participated, while their mother looked on. The small building was full of happy chatter, broken by a resounding “Yoo-hoo!” from Mrs. Squier that settled everyone down. The Squiers reminisced with pleasure about how the family got into farming in the ‘50s and the many dairy farms then in Tinmouth, laced with entertaining anecdotes of growing up among the many farm families in the town – the accidents, incidents and hazards of farm work; lack of tv and telephone; adventures with manure; the collaboration among the farmers; the fond memories of “organicminded” father John “JJ” Squier, known for his energy, skill and generosity; and how the problems of modern farming in Vermont were often solved by Yankee ingenuity and experiment. It was also a story of continuous diversification as markets and requirements changed, from trucking milk cans the creamery to selling vegetables from a flat-bed truck to baking pies for sale. The series was developed to recognize the agricultural heritage of Rutland County through stories told by the farm families and others. Stories from the Farm is a program of Root Words, begun by the Vermont Farmers’ Food Center, Shrewsbury Institute for Agricultural Education (SAGE), and the Shrewsbury Historical Society and library. Stephen Abatiell is the coordinator and introduced the program. Funding comes on a matching basis from the National Council for the Humanities. Abatiell reminded the audience that their free-will donations go toward the local match. For more information, contact Stephen Abatiell, educate.sage@ gmail.com.
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College of St. Joseph requests $50,000 in Zamias Funding from Rutland City
By Ed Larson
The president of the College of Saint Joseph, Dr. Jennifer L. Scott, has requested the City of Rutland direct $50,000 of the Zamias Impact Funds to the college for utilization in a feasibility study in partnership with Vermont Works, Inc. and Vermont Innovation Commons. According to the request, the project would allow several areas of potential development of the campus. Included in that is an option to allow CSJ to continue its public educational purpose and mission, including the provision of nondegree certificate and other educational and professional development training programs, in its current location. In a letter to the Board of Aldermen, Dr. Scott, stated that the project had already commenced on July 1, and there is an expectation of completion on or before Oct. 31. The five page request stated: “As has been widely reported, College of St. Joseph (CSJ) announced it has suspended operation as a degree-granting institution at the end of Spring Semester 2019 due to adverse action by its regional accreditor… At a time when Vermont faces increasing demographic and economic challenges, the cessation of CSJ’s operations in its current form is a significant loss to Rutland City, the county and the state as a whole.” The total cost of the feasibility study is budgeted to be $227,300. Vermont Works, Inc. has committed to funding 50% of this cost contingent upon matching funding from other sources. CSJ is seeking the remaining $113,650 from community stakeholders who share the school’s commitment to local, state, and regional economic development. CSJ is also seeking an additional $99,000 to support campus facility operations and maintenance during the 120-day study period. CSJ has a pledge of $10,000 from the Rutland Economic Development Corporation, a grant application has also been submitted to the Northern Border Regional Commission Emergency Grant
Program for $50,000. Part of CSJ’s matching portion includes the $48,000 in wages to CSJ employees who have been working on the project since June 10, 2019. Other potential areas of redevelopment would include what CSJ calls “incubation and acceleration for Vermont start-up companies, helping these companies launch, grow, and remain in Vermont.” Creating a new federal Opportunity Zone initiative which could attract national and even global investment for these companies. Workforce development activities would provide the state with high skilled talent to “support Vermont Entrepreneurship” as well as continue and enhance CSJ’s reputation as an “event host.” Dr. Scott’s letter continued ,“While the loss of CSJ in its current form is a blow to the Rutland region, we believe our vision is a new opportunity to support and continue the economic development progress the regional has strived for over the last decade.” As a look to the future, the letter suggests that CSJ is seeking a new mixeduse, curated community combing social, business and education components, which it calls “a facility that will be managed as a creative commons, a resource accessible to the entire Vermont innovation ecosystem, including its universities, colleges, K-12 schools, hospitals, and the existing community of incubators, accelerators, maker-space providers, innovators, entrepreneurs and business start-ups.” Dr. Scott suggests that the city can assist CSJ in marketing the project by taking measurers to increase its visibility on local and state levels. “Successfully relaunching the College of St. Joseph and its campus facilities as an ‘innovation center’ will deliver workforce training for Rutland’s businesses and residents.” Dr. Scott stated. “Our ambition is to deliver a place and programs that will help Rutland thrive in the 21st century economy.”
EMT: Increase in demand threatens services continued from page 1 Regional Ambulance Service is dubbed “the largest and busiest ambulance service in the state.” It covers 12 towns, has about 60 EMTs and responds to 9,000 calls a year. Like most, its heavily dependent on volunteers. “Why would you volunteer when you’re not going to get health insurance?” Charlton said. EMTs make an average of $31,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Charlton said she thinks about how to address the shortage everyday. “I don’t sleep at night,” she said. Woodstock Paramedic Misha McNabb
said in addition to the training requirements, the job is physically and emotionally draining. “We can’t take the day off and go take care of our family’s needs,” she said. “You’re dedicated to public service.” Woodstock responded to 817 calls last year, up from 756 the year before. “This is the first year we have not been able to cover every event that comes across my desk,” McNabb said. Ludlow’s study about the services is expected to be done this fall. “We’ve got some issues to deal with,” said Murphy, Ludlow’s town manager.
By Julia Purdy
Rye Matthews, owner of new Northeast Hemp Commodities in Florence, stands in a field.
New hemp operation takes root in Florence Q&A with Rye Matthews
By Julia Purdy
Vermont Hydroponic Produce on Whipple Hollow Road in Florence has been acquired by Northeast Hemp Commodities, maker of Methodorganics health products. The landscape along the Castleton River now features acres and acres of neat rows of sprouted hemp plants emerging from their black plastic beds. The Mountain Times caught up with owner Rye Matthews to learn more about this burgeoning industry. Mountain Times: This was once a hydroponics operation raising tomatoes. When did you take over? Rye Matthews: We’re one year old this year. We started out farm-based but have been building into the role of processors, offering services to other farmers in our industry. We’re processing and extracting CBD oil mostly for wholesalers. Methodorganics is our retail product line. MT: Did you move in here then? RM: Last year we were farming mostly in Forest Dale in Brandon and had one field in Middlebury. We leased the old Skyline Mobile Homes building in Fair Haven to do our drying. We trucked our plants down there and we happened to drive through here and saw the For Sale sign around Thanksgiving and right away we called the agent and came to take a look. It was an ideal location, great soil drainage important for growing hemp and closer to Fair Haven. MT: What is your take on regulation? RM: Every hemp grower across the state has to register with the Dept. of Ag because these crops look so similar to marijuana. We put down all the locations where all our fields are, the state has a database so anyone who wants to know where any particular fields are can call the Dept. of Ag and look through the database. The Dept. of Ag has regs that they have been operating under right now, but since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, each state that wants to have their own regs separate from USDA has to put together a proposal to take to the USDA and get it approved. So Vermont came up with a draft and had stakeholder meetings to get comments, then they posted it publicly, and they had a round of public hearings around the state. MT: An issue of concern is the difference between marijuana and hemp seed. RM: Getting the right seed and genetics is the most important part of having a successful crop. The difference between marijuana and hemp: it used to be based on their characteristics, now it’s a legal definition since they passed the rule that hemp has 0.3 percent THC or less, marijuana has 0.3 percent or more. Buying Hemp operation, page 12
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Hemp operation: Home-grown business is operated by a home-grown family continued from page 11 those seeds, just looking at them you really have no idea. We’ve been buying our seed from out of state for that reason, because there are a couple of states that are farther ahead with the development of the industry and they have been registering seed producers and keeping track of that, and they have also been improving specific strains that are stabilized. We partnered up with a couple of these more established West Coast seed companies and we’re acting as an East Coast distributor for them and trying out a lot of the different varieties to see what works best here. That way we can start producing seed for Vermont. MT: What states are those? RM: Three that have been leading are Kentucky, Colorado and Oregon. Their departments of ag set up research programs right away and they really started trying to encourage the industry and trying to figure out the details like seed certification. MT: So they could see the problem coming. RM: They wanted to give farmers some structure so it’s not so chaotic. In Vermont the first couple of years it was much more wide open, where you had to register your name but that was basically it! It wasn’t until last year that the Legislature passed a bill that took that very thin program and said we need to update this and make it match more of what the federal government is expecting – the seed, inspection of crops, labeling of all the products is very important, so we’re finally getting there with that. We’ve been trying to self-regulate as best we can and let our products speak for themselves, which is OK but it’s not an even playing field. MT: Is Vermont modeling its regulatory system after Kentucky and the other states? RM: They’ve looked at what those states have done and they can pick and choose what worked in other states. They will be establishing a list of varieties and seed certification. They will also be approving testing labs. There are already facilities that can do this testing and they might be certified by a third party, but the state wants to get them all on the same protocol. MT: Do you produce for seed also? RM: Not yet. We’ve been gearing up for that, but it’s not something you jump into lightly. The seed production is the most complicated part of this and has the most liability, because you’re selling seed to other farmers, they’re spending a whole season’s worth of time and money on the crop and if it doesn’t turn out to be the right thing or as good as they thought it was, that can really wreck their reputation and their business. It can take many generations of hemp to develop something that is stable and high quality, and we didn’t want to rush into it. MT: You sound like you’re pretty knowledgeable about all of this. What is your background? RM: I grew up in Ferrisburgh on a small organic vegetable-cut flower farm. I fell in love with a dairy farmer’s daughter and got married, and I have been around their organic dairy for about 10 years. I went to UVM for environmental science, my concentration was ecological design. When the Farm Bill passed in 2014 [that established a pilot program for hemp], I started growing hemp as a hobby. There were no real hemp businesses yet, it was more research and collaboration with the UVM Extension. Eventually I started working for a Vermont hemp company. It was consulting, we were trying to push the industry forward through education. MT: Is that where you learned about genetics? RM: I had a strong background at UVM, with biology, chemistry, soil science, those kinds of things. As I got more into the industry I started to understand the nuances. There’s thousands of different kinds of hemp and over 100 cannabinoids that cannabis is capable of producing. CBD was the prominent one
that people knew about, so they took some varieties that had CBD and crossed them with the low-THC traditional hemp to find the lucky one that had the characteristics you’re looking for. So now we have many more high-oil hybrid varieties. It’s pretty cool. People are still doing traditional hemp for seed and fiber but the market is really being driven by CDB oil. It’s an essential oil, very expensive stuff partly because the seed is special, seed costs a lot, everything costs a bit to do. MT: Would it be analogous to sesame oil? RM: CBD oil is not from seed, it’s a resin similar to an herb like rosemary extract or spearmint extract. The type of processing we’re doing is that extraction process, take the resin off the plant. MT: How many acres do you have? RM: We’re growing about 200 acres ourselves, 60 directly in this area, including the buildings. We have
WE’VE BEEN TRYING TO SELFREGULATE AS BEST WE CAN AND LET OUR PRODUCTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, WHICH IS OK BUT IT’S NOT AN EVEN PLAYING FIELD. a piece on Route 4 towards Castleton and then in Clarendon. MT: Do you worry about piracy? RM: That is definitely something we pay attention to. We had maybe a dozen plants taken last year. It probably was kids who either think it’s marijuana or know it’s not but they want to pass it off as if it is, to make some money. That only works one time! I’ve heard throughout the state there were some issues where it seemed like some organized criminals were taking whole truckloads out of fields or barns. We have security cameras at all our locations, we put up signs that this is hemp, there’s no THC. We do what we can. They would have to be pretty organized. MT: When I was here earlier, there were some people from Connecticut who were interested in buying seed to start their own operation. TM: We do a lot of education and talks, trying to get the knowledge out to farmers so they can make informed decisions whether to do it or not. There’s a steep learning curve so we try to get them up to speed, getting the right plants in the first place is the most critical but there’s a lot more after that. The soils, growing and harvesting them, a lot of people underestimate the drying process. Some people think they can make a lot of money so they fill up every bit of land that they can, sink all their money in it, so by September they’re out of money. We’re trying to get information out to people to really take baby steps and get some experience with the whole process before you go into it on a big scale. MT: How many people do you employ here? RM: Around 20 full-time right now. Last year around harvest we went up to 50 temp workers for about a month and a half, but this winter we went down to our core group. We’re moving more towards mechanizing so those same 20 people can do a lot more. There’s not much specialized equipment for this yet. Every other crop out there has got decades of research and development for this exact machine, pickers and everything else. MT: How do you harvest it? RM: Last year we were cutting them all and hangdrying the whole plant. This year we talked to a bunch of farmers out West, they’re using some choppers
with a special head on it, what it does is comb. We’re trying to pull the flowers off, separate the flowers from the stem. The stem is a byproduct that has a lot of uses, paper, animal bedding, different materials, that is slowly developing. Fiber is a contaminant once you go into making oils. MT: What happens in the wintertime? RM: We keep busy. This year we spent a lot of time going through the material we harvested, sifting out any stems. There is a market for people that want to buy just the flowers for use at home to mix with tobacco or marijuana. It’s not intoxicating but it has a soothing aroma. Then doing the actual oil processing. We’re also looking at doing some indoor crops, where people want just the flowers, so we can keep up when we have one outdoor harvest a year. These greenhouses grew our seedlings, then we planted out in the fields. We did over 300,000 seedlings in the greenhouses, about half to sell to other farmers. We only grow female plants. After about 4-6 weeks in the greenhouse they’re big enough to be transplanted in the fields. After the greenhouses have been cleaned out of all the seedlings we’re doing a crop for flowers in containers. We’re going to overhaul and insulate this place and then we would consider doing some off-season crops in here. We have more control in the greenhouse so we think we can do a premium crop. Northeast Hemp Commodities leases 30 acres from a neighboring farm and is about to close on 10 acres that includes the buildings. It is surrounded by conserved wetland, owned by the Nature Conservancy. RM: We started leasing over the winter and in April they let us come in and start making some renovations. MT: How many greenhouses do you have? RM: Five. We’re thinking about adding some more. MT: What is that tepee-like structure we see? RM: We have an agronomist, Pat Fifield, he’s a Middlebury native, grew up on his family’s dairy farm, did the crop management plans for over 50 farms in the Champlain Valley and has a huge amount of knowledge of the farming community, the soils, the cover crops. He came on full-time last summer. He lives in Middlebury but he has that tent because he comes around at all hours to keep an eye on the greenhouse. MT: Is he your employee? RM: I consider him a co-founder. He is paid by the company. MT: Where do you live? RM: I live up in Ferrisburgh. My wife and I bought some property on the edge of Middlebury, and we’re planning to build there next year.
By Robin Alberti
A bud on a hemp plant is purple in color.
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New wi-fi water metering will require a tower in Killington
By Ed Larson Earlier this year, Rutland city, contracted with FATHOM Water Services to complete a comprehensive upgrade of the water/ sewer metering and billing systems. In a recent letter to the Board of Alderman, City Treasurer Mary Markowski stated that technicians are
the loss is through old, worn out meters. The new system will provide consumers with real-time alerts when a property appears to have developed a leak, rather than find out three months later when the utility bill arrives. The City will also have
“WE ARE STILL LOSING ABOUT A MILLION GALLONS A DAY,” SAID MARKOWSKI. on site this week testing the first of five fixed-base antennas, which must communicate properly with the meter installations underway. Additionally, according to Markowski, a fifth antenna will be installed in Killington at a later date, as the installation requires a complex approval process with Green Mountain Power and the Public Utilities Commission. Markowski indicated that as of July 12, some 3,037 meters, or just over half of the total in Rutland city, have been replaced. Most of the balance will be meter retrofits, which are meters that need only the electronics replaced and commercial accounts. The purpose of the program is to reduce the amount of water the City produced that does not generate revenue, via leak detection. “We are still losing about a million gallons a day, or over 40 percent of our total production,” Markowski stated. A large percentage of
a leak detection system for the distribution mains to enable repairs prior to emergencies. Consumers will be able to go on line and review their water usage. The new billing system, through FATHOM, is designed to identify and eliminate coding errors and other mistakes which result in a loss of revenue and inequitable billings. There have been problems already for two- quarters of billings. According to the treasurer, several hundred customers have been affected by installed equipment that was not giving the system accurate readings of water usage. The city determined the meters were fine but the communications configurations were inaccurate. Those customers will be issued new bills based on recent usag. Markowski indicated that GMP has been helpful in facilitating the process with the PUC for the Killington antenna. There was no indication where that antenna is to be located.
Rutland Special Benefits District tax down slightly
By Ed Larson
Following a Grand List determination of $549,509 in properties in the Rutland City Special Benefits District, the Rutland Redevelopment Authority recently set the new tax rate at 13.08 percent of property taxes levied and assessed on or before July 30 each year on the district real estate. The RRA amended an ordinance No. RRA 19-1, placing a continuation on the annual levy until June 30, 2022. The fiscal year tax rate is 0.5095, which is slightly lower than the 2018/2019 levy of 0.5127. This amount is added to the city’s overall tax rate thus bringing the levy to 13.08 percent. Funds derived from the assessment are utilized for District improvement programs.
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Law increases security for birth and death certificates in Vermont
A new vital records law that went into effect July 1 will enhance the safety and security of certified birth and death certificates, better protect against misuse of these documents and reduce the potential for identity theft. The law, which was passed by the Vermont legislature in 2017, also streamlines the process to create, store, issue and track birth and death certificates through a new electronic Statewide Vital Records System. The new law specifies who can obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, such as certain family members, or court-appointed parties or their legal representatives. People who request these documents must present valid identifica-
tion and complete a brief, standardized application. The law does not change the procedure for requesting Vermont marriage, civil union, divorce or dissolution certificates. “Many people may not realize that before this law went into effect, anyone could get a certified copy of anyone else’s birth or death certificate,” said Jessie Hammond, public health statistics chief at the Vermont Department of Health. “With these updated security measures, we are helping to protect Vermonters’ personal information.” People can search the new electronic system for an index of Vermont birth and death certificates dating back to Jan. 1, 1909, and order certified copies online after enter-
ing valid identification information. They can also visit any town or city clerk’s office or the Health Department to request a certified copy or apply by mail. The fee for a certified copy is $10. The Health Department’s oversight of the state’s vital records dates back to the recognition that such records – particularly death records – are an important tool for studying the location and spread of epidemics. Since 2000, the Vermont vital records system includes eight types of vital events: births, deaths, marriages, divorces, civil unions, dissolutions, fetal deaths and abortions. Learn more at healthvermont. gov/stats/vital-records.
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“This fear has no foundation,” Acciavatti said. “One can only catch ebola, mad cow disease, or lassa fever from a dead body.” Legal graves in Vermont are 3 1/2 feet, minimum – beyond animal noses, but above the frost line, allowing winter decomposition. “Because Vermont has a high water table, the closer to the surface the better,” Acciavatti said. Chuck Fenton, a member of the Aging in Hartland steering committee, told the Mountain Times, “I came to hear about green burial because I really don’t have any place to go when I die.” A cemetery, a person’s own land, others’ land with permission, or “conservation burial ground” established for the purpose are legal green burial spots. Grave markers are optional. “You should record the GPS reference of your remains,” Acciavatti said, “so your descendants can find you.” Moving a dead body between states for green burial is legal but may require a permit.
Cemeteries, often uninformed about green burial, may charge for refilling as the ground settles, although green graves are mounded to compensate for settling, Acciavatti said. Judith Bush told the Mountain Times that Sustainable Lebanon has the “goal of creating the option of green burial in some of [Lebanon’s] municipal cemeteries.” Her group has met with the board of cemetery trustees and the city council. “It will ultimately depend on the trustees to move the project forward,” Bush said. She recommends adding an access easement in your deed if you’re buried on your own property, notifying subsequent owners of your descendants’ right to visit your grave. “The question with a green burial would be where,” Hartland resident Rob Anderegg wrote in an email. “I pondered whether town land was a possibility, but I can’t see the Selectboard going there. I am in information gathering mode with the fervent hope I won’t need the information any time soon!”
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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
Cavendish Concert Series 6 p.m. On the Proctorsville Green, free summer concert series. Bring a chair, blanket, picnic - or just come listen. This week, Springfield Community Band. Main and Depot streets, Proctorsville.
Meditation Circle
6:15 p.m. Maclure Library offers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:157:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
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All Levels Yoga
8:30 a.m. All levels Kripalu at Killington Yoga with Alison Hans. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Summer Reading Program
10 a.m. Pawlet Library Summer Reading Program, Wednesdays through July 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-6, advance registration encouraged, space is limited.Free. pawletpubliclibrary.wordpress.com. 141 School St., Pawlet.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 908-783-1050. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
Young Artist Series
12 p.m. The Young Artists in Residence at Killington Music Festival give performance in the Fox Room at Rutland Free Library, Court St., Rutland. Free! killingtonmusicfestival.org.
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 Lower Side Show Bob. After party at Green Mountain National Golf Course, 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.
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.
Artist Talk - Aleksandar Eftimovski
7 p.m. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts Artist in Residence talk with Macedonian sculptor Aleksandar Eftimovski. Free, open to public. carvingstudio.org.
Chamber Music
7 p.m. Music from the Chamber Music Institute to be performed in Castleton University’s Casella Theater, part of Castleton Summer Concerts series. Selections from Mozart, Foots, Hamilton Green, Bloch. Featuring strings and piano. Free!
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Iron Adventure Rally
July 18-20, Harley Owners Group promoted motorcycle rally in Ludlow, at Okemo Mountain Resort. Three days of riding, eating, and shopping. 401-521-9044.
Playgroup
Vt Law School Summer Lectures
12 p.m. Vermont Law School faculty, scholars, media, and others will deliver “Hot Topics” lectures on current issues in environmental law and policy. Free, open to public. VLS campus, Oakes Hall Room 012. Vt Bar Assn. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available. Today, “Lobster Wars, Vanishing Cod, and Other Effects of Warming in the Gulf of Maine” with David Abel, Boston Globe.
Children’s Workshop
12:30 p.m. Vermont Marble Museum offers children’s workshops: Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Drop-in workshop with minerologist Alice Blount. Recommended for grades 3 and above. Free, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St., Proctor.
Young Artist Series
1 p.m. Killington Music Festival students and staff perform “Peter and the Wolf” at the Town Offices, River Road, Killington.
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
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!
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels Kripalu at Killington Yoga with Alison Hans. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Thursday Night Ride Series
5:30 p.m. Weekly mountain bike ride at various locations throughout Slate Valley Trails and beyond. slatevalleytrails.org for details and locations weekly. Rides 1.5-2 hours, friendly, no drop pace. info@slatevalleytrails.org. Poultney.
Bridge Club
6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
Youth Mountain Bike Club
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.
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.
Thank You Thursdays
10 a.m. Free admission to Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum on Thursdays through Aug. 22, to residents of Rutland City, Rutland Town, West Rutland, Chittenden, Mendon for supporting the museum on Town Meeting Day. Provide proof of residency upon arrival. wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org. Center St., Rutland.
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True Story - Storytelling
6 p.m. Maclure Library hosts an evening of storytelling. Based on NPR’s “The Moth” - storytellers give 5-7 minutes of true stories in the first person without notes. Secure a spot: 802-483-2792. Or, just come to listen. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
River Road Concert Series
6 p.m. Free concerts held on the lawn at Sherburne Memorials Library, River Road, Killington.
Mix, Mingle & Make
6:30 p.m. Facilitated open studio for adults to spend time with other adults and explore the creative process of choice. Held at ArtisTree Community Arts Center, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $5 material fee. artistreevt.org.
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Artist Talk - Fran Bull
7 p.m. The Sparkle Barn welcomes artist Fran Bull to speak on her lifelong commitment to, and experiences being an artist. Free, open to public. 1509 Route 7, Wallingford. thesparklebarnshop.com.
Rochester Chamber Music Society
7 p.m. Chamber concerts held at the Rochester Federated Church, 15 N. Main St., Rochester. This week, cellist Peter Stumpf and pianist Cynthia Huard perform a concert of solos and duos, with works by Beethoven, Schumann, Dvorak, and Faure. rcmsvt.org, 802-767-9234. Free will donations gratefully accepted.
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.
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.
Touch-A-Truck
9 a.m. Pittsford Village Farm hosts Touch-ATruck event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family fun, food, music, displays and demos of construction equipment, trucks, machinery, emergency responders, and more, plus the people with run them. $5/ family suggested donation. Free car seat checks. 9-10 a.m. quiet hour for those with sensory issues to enjoy. 42 Elm St., Pittsford.
Rutland Co. Democrats Meet
6:30 p.m. Executive committee meeting at Leahy Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland.
Open Mic w/ Jim Yeager
7 p.m. Relaxed, supportive and fun atmosphere to show musical talent. All levels, abilities welcome to participate - solo or groups. Or, just watch. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
SUP Yoga
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. 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.
Brandon Book Sale
11 a.m. Brandon Free Public Library holds used book sale, through October. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Amazing selection for all ages, fiction and non-fiction. For May, BOGO. 4 Franklin St., Brandon.
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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.
Ludlow Farmers’ Market
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.
Touch the Truck Event
5 p.m. Fair Haven holds touch the truck event at Dunkin’ Donuts, 61 N. Main St., Fair Haven. Fire trucks for exploring! Plus, face painting, music, games, prizes, candy, more.
Friday Night Live!
5 p.m. Downtown Rutland’s free night of fun and music on Center Street! Activities begin at 5 p.m.: bounce house, treats, giant games, outdoor dining, shopping. Music begins at 8 p.m.: O-Town and Aaron Carter’s Pop 2000 Tour!
Jackson Gore Summer Music Series
6 p.m. Friday night tradition at Okemo Mountain Resort, free lawn concerts in Jackson Gore Inn courtyard. 6-9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket - no outside alcohol allowed. okemo.com.
Killington Wine Festival
6 p.m. Toasting 17 years of tasting events, a Killington Region signature event. Features 500+ wines from 40 vineyards around the world. Today, Premier Tasting at the Grand Hotel, 6-8 p.m. Semi-formal, includes light hors d’oeuvres. Running concurrently, Wine Trail at participating Killington region restaurants, 6-10 p.m. Offers of special wine or food and wine pairing. killingtonwinefestival.com for details.
Young Artist Series
7 p.m. The Young Artists in Residence at Killington Music Festival give performances at Ramshead Lodge at Killington Resort. Free! killingtonmusicfestival.org.
Co-Headliners at Brandon Music
7:30 p.m. Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer co-headline at Brandon Music, playing together and separately, Americana Folk. $20. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Susan G. Komen Vermont Walk
More Than Pink Vermont walk for breast cancer. Held at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, Manchester. Register at komennewengland.org/vermont.
Wallingford Day
8 a.m. Wallingford Day 2019: Celebration of the town with outdoor activities, local food and entertainment. Townwide Tag Sale, 8-11 a.m. Held at the recreation area: softball games, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Vendors, activities, games, music, 12-4 p.m. BBQ dinner, music 5-8 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m. Meadow St., Wallingford.
NAACP Workshop
8 a.m. NAACP holds workshop for the public, “How To Talk To Your Racist Neighbor.” Information presented by Civil Rights Unit for Vt Attorney General and Human Rights Commission. Focus on respectability politics, with a look at what we can do in Rutland community and elsewhere. Free, open to public. Grace Congregational Church, Court St., Rutland. Childcare available.
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.
Summer Maker Club
10 a.m. With Mr. Brian Crane - the Moon and Ozobots. For kids age 5+. Free, open to public. Chittenden Public Library, 223 Chittenden Road, Chittenden.
Apollopalooza
10 a.m. Rutland Free Library will have genuine moon rocks (on loan from NASA) for public to examine, plus displays, models, photos and more, in honor of 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Wonderfeet activities, robotics, and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 10 Court St., Rutland.
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 802-775-0036. chaffeeartcenter.org.
.5K Dash for Donuts
11 a.m. Town of Killington and Sherburne Memorial Library hosts .5K run/walk on River Road. Starts at Johnson Rec Center; ends at library. Donut station, water/beer station, medical tent. Adults $15, age 12-18 $10, age 11 and under free. Entertainment by The Fourth Wall. Benefits Killington Rec Camp scholarship fund and Vt Fairy Tale Festival. Show up and walk it out!
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.
Killington Wine Festival
1 p.m. Toasting 17 years of tasting events, a Killington Region signature event. Features 500+ wines from 40 vineyards around the world. Today, Grand Tasting at the Grand Hotel, 1-4 p.m. Formal signature event of the festival. This evening, Wine Dinners at participating Killington region restaurants - make reservations! killingtonwinefestival.com for details.
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Learn to Spin
1 p.m. Marilyn Brandner of Mount Nickwackett Sheep Farm will teach participants how to spin yarn, 1-4 p.m. at Green Mountain Yarn and Fiber, 259 Woodstock Ave. (Route 4), Rutland. Wheels and supplies provided, but BYO if you have one. Limited to 3 students. $40 includes materials. Pre-register at 802-775-7800, yarnshopgmf@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Connection Support Group
4:30 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s connection support group at Rutland Mental Health Services, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. 4:30-6 p.m. First and third Sunday of each month. Free recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Learn from one another, share coping strategies, offer mutual encouragement and understanding.
Heartfulness Meditation
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
MONDAY, JULY 22
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, JUICE. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy! killington.com.
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.
Hubbardton Day
4 p.m. Town of Hubbardton family fun day at Hubbardton Battlefield, Monument Hill Road. Music, food, activities (including the ladies’ frying pan throwing contest), games and contests, cash raffle, pig roast ($5-$10), stuff for all ages, plus fireworks at dusk. 4-9:30 p.m. Rain date, July 21. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Papermaking Workshop
9 a.m. Gallery at the VAULT offers summer paper making workshop, July 22, 23, 24; 9 a.m.-12 noon for ages 10-adult. $30 includes all materials (scholarships avail.). Held at Springfield Community Center, 139 Main St., Springfield. Registers: 802-885-7111, at Vault, or at Parks & Rec.
Community Work Day
Saturday Gravel Rides
Open Swim
5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Bingo
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.
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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.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 11 A.M.
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.
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5:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Open Gym
6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.
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, “Remembrances” featuring violin, viola, cello, base, and piano musicians. $25 tickets available at 6 p.m. day of show; or 800-621-6867.
Astronomy Night
7 p.m. Hubbardton Battlefield holds event: 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Lunar Landing astronomy night with Green Mountain Astronomers, 7-11 p.m., sharing knowledge and telescopes. Confirm if weather is cooperating: 802-273-2282. Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton.
Slam Poetry
7 p.m. Michael Kingsbury and Bianca Zanella hosts collaborative literary event, “Infinite Lit: a night of spoken word poetry,” at B&G Gallery, 73 Merchants Row, Rutland. 7-9 p.m. A welcoming and comfortable space to perform with a mic. Sign up to perform at thepoetbianca@ gmail.com. Free refreshments, gallery exhibit. Free, open to public.
FOLA Film
7 p.m. FOLA screens rom-com classic “When Harry Met Sally” in Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall, 37 Depot St., Ludlow. Rated “R.” Free, donations appreciated. Popcorn and water provided. fola.us.
Steve Kirby Quintet
7:30 p.m. Jazz quintet returns to Brandon Music performing contemporary and mainstream jazz. $20 tickets. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Late-night Mothing Adventure
Killington Bone Builders
9 p.m. Observe moths and other night insects at VINS Nature Center, 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. 9-11 p.m. $8 general public; $6 members. vinsweb.org.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Killington Section GMC
8:30 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Hunger Mountain, Worcester. Climb via Waterbury Trail to rocky 3,539’ summit for views of the Greens and Whites. Difficult, 4.4 miles with 2,290’ elevation gain. Meet Rutland’s Main St. Park, near fire station, to carpool. Leader: 802-779-4404.
Rugby Club Yard Sale
Celebration of Life: Gerry Guppy 1 p.m. Celebrate the life of Gerald (Gerry) Lechmere Guppy, who passed April 3. 1-3 p.m. at Peppino’s Restaurant, Killington Road, Killington. Everyone welcome to come share a memory or a story.
Grace Coolidge Musicale
4 p.m. Ellen Nordstrom and Abigail Charbeneau present Flight Females and Other Femme Fatales from the Golden Age of Broadway, at Calvin Coolidge Historic Site, 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth. Free, donations gratefully accepted.
12 p.m. Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.
Rutland Rotary
9 a.m. Yard sale to benefit Rutland Rugby Club, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1122, 78 Center St., Rutland. Lower Parking Lot.
Wine and Nine Golf Tourney 2:30 p.m. Closing Killington Wine Festival weekend, special golf outing at Green Mountain National Golf Course featuring 9 holes, champagne and snacks, plus dinner and prizes in the clubhouse. 3 p.m. shotgun start. Reservations at 802-422-4653. killingtonwinefestival. com.
Monday Meals
12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.
SUP Yoga
5 p.m. Killington Yoga begins SUP (stand-up paddleboard) yoga. Bring your own board. $15. July 8, 15, 22, 29. Details at killingtonyoga.com.
HUBBARDTON DAY AT HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD SATURDAY, JULY 20, 4 P.M.
Sundays on the Hill
4 p.m. Concert series at Weston’s Church on the Hill, Lawrence Hill Road. This week, Bloom/Funkhouser Duo - flute and piano - a show celebrating 120th birthday of Duke Ellington. $5 adults, age 12 and under free. sundaysonthehill.org.
Klezmer Band Practice
4 p.m. Led by Gus Bloch, at Rutland Jewish Center. Free, welcome to anyone who plays an instrument. Music provided. 4-6 p.m. 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-773-3455.
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4:30 p.m. Analog Cycles leads weekly 20-35-mile gravel rides from Baptist Church Parking lot on East Poultney Green. Mix of road/dirt road/double track and easy single track. Gravel bike approved. Hard terrain, slacker pace. No drop rides. Rain or shine, unless lighting. Bring legit bright light lights, a tube, and water. 301-4565471.
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Blues for Breakfast
Blood Drive
GRACE COOLIDGE MUSICALE AT COOLIDGE STATE SITE
7 p.m. Part of Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion series. Playing grateful Americana blues, plus classic rock, reggae, Motown and originals. Concessions available. Non-perishables collected in support of Castleton food shelf. Castleton Pavilion, Castleton. castleton.edu/ summerconcerts.
10 a.m. American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Killington Grand Hotel, East Mountain Road, Killington. Reserve a spot at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Northstar I and Northstar II conference rooms.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 4 P.M.
Tobacco Cessation
11 a.m. Quit smoking, e-cigs, and JUUL - free help! Want to quit smoking/vaping, but nothing seems to help? Join a group and get free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Group/replacement therapy doubles your chances of staying quit for good! Free. 802-747-3768. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.
Vt Law School Summer Lectures
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12 p.m. Vermont Law School faculty, scholars, media, and others will deliver “Hot Topics” lectures on current issues in environmental law and policy. Free, open to public. VLS campus, Oakes Hall Room 012. Vt Bar Assn. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available. Today, “Environmental Justice in the Anthropocene” with Carmen Gonzalez, Seattle University School of Law.
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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.
Library Book Sale
5 p.m. Friends of the Fair Haven Library books sale, 5-7 p.m. 107 N. Main St., Fair Haven. In support of community efforts of the Friends of the Library.
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.
Crystal Beach Concert
6 p.m. Town of Castleton Rec hosts free concerts at Crystal Beach, Castleton, 6-8 p.m. Rain or shine. Bring a chair and picnic for the free concert on the beach. This week, Breanna Thompson with popular covers and originals.
All Levels Yoga
6:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland. Bring a mat.
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 23
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Community Work Day
LATE NIGHT MOTHING ADVENTURE AT VINS SATURDAY, JULY 20, 9 P.M.
Children’s Workshop
12:30 p.m. Vermont Marble Museum offers children’s workshops: Rocks, Minerals and Fossils. Drop-in workshop with minerologist Alice Blount. Recommended for grades 3 and above. Free, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Vermont Marble Museum, 52 Main St., Proctor.
CLiF Book Bonanza
1 p.m. Maclure Library welcomes Children’s Literacy Foundation for storytelling, and two free books for children. Geared towards children 6th grade and under. 1-2:30 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
TOPS Meeting
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4:45 p.m. TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.
League Night at Killington Golf
5 p.m. Killington Golf Course holds League Nights, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. shotgun start. 9-hole scramble tournament, themed weekly. Tonight, Cooking With Beer Night. $25 members, $30 non-members. Sign up at 4226700 by 3 p.m. day of.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.
Long Trail Brewing presents
COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS Free Outdoor Concert Series
Grab a lawn chair and join us Saturdays through August 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Snowshed Base Area.
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“Tunesdays” on the Farm
6 p.m. Village Farm presents social gathering with live, local music. Come share dinner, music and games, 6-8 p.m. Bring blanket and picnic dinner, or visit food vendors. Free, $5 suggested donation per family. This week, Calipso Connections, steel drumming group from Rutland. 42 Elm St., Pittsford. pittsfordvillagefarm.org.
Legion Bingo
6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.
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.
Walk/Wag/Run Series
Mendon Bone Builders
Chess Club
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
7:30 p.m. The second reading of Pipeline Series of three one-night-only presentations: “Three Girls Never Learnt the Way Home” by Matthew Paul Olmos. Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Road, Dorset. Tickets at dorsettheatrefestival.org.
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Tobacco Cessation
Dorset Theatre Festival
6:30 p.m. Bring leashed dogs for low impact cross country running event at College of St. Joseph, Clement Road, Rutland. 2.5K or 5K options. $5 for adults - free with a dog! Kids under 18 free. 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.
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[MUSIC Scene]
Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY
JULY 17
BRANDON 7 p.m. Brandon Inn
Music at the Riverbend with The Plumb Bobs
CASTLETON 7 p.m. Casella Theater Chamber Music Institute
PAWLET
RANDOLPH
6 p.m. The Lake House
7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern
6:30 p.m. One Main Tap and Gril
BRANDON
PITTSFIELD
RUTLAND
Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
7 p.m. Main Street Park
BOMOSEEN
KILLINGTON
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
“Pickin’ in Pawlet”
Michelob Ultra Sponsored Softball Party
POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern Gary Wade
Open Mic with Silas McPrior
Satin and Steel
WOODSTOCK
Silas McPrior
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
5 p.m. Charity’s Frank Chase
7 p.m. Town Hall
5 p.m. The Foundry
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
5:30 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival “The Testament” Steve Kirby
Live Music
5 p.m. Hubbardton Battlefield Day
6:30 p.m. 506 Bistro Bar
7 p.m. The Foundry
THURSDAY
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
7 p.m. Hubbardton Battlefield Day
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games
KILLINGTON
Live Jazz Pianist
JULY 18
BARNARD 5:30 p.m. Feast & Field Music on the Farm with Mayfly
BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. The Lake House Aaron Audet
BRIDGEWATER CORNERS 4 p.m. Long Trail Brewery Seth Yacovone Band
HANCOCK 6:30 p.m. Town Green Starline Rhythm Boys
KILLINGTON 6 p.m. Liquid Art
Open Mic with Tboneicus Jones
6 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library Lawn Panhandlers
Aaron Audet and Nikki Adams
Curragh’s Fancy
Tony Lee Thomas
LUDLOW 6 p.m. Okemo Resort
Jackson Gore Summer Music
PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern Wild Leek River
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Matt Seiple
RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Center Street Friday Night Live with O-Town and Aaron Carter
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton
9:30 The Venue Karaoke with Jess
Fiddle Witch
Aaron Audet
7 p.m. Ramshead Base Lodge Killington Music Festival: Remembrance
7 p.m. The Foundry Jenny Porter
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Curragh’s Fancy
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games
Tony Lee Thomas,Jenny Porter
POULTNEY
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
Beethoven, Schumann, Dvoorak, Fauré
RUTLAND
RUTLAND
WOODSTOCK
7 p.m. The Howlin’ Mouse Record Store
Krishna Guthrie
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Hay Loft at Artistree Open Mic
FRIDAY
JULY 19
BOMOSEEN
6 p.m. Iron Lantern Phil Harrington
5:30 p.m. North Universalist Chapel
Music by the River with Early Risers: Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith
SATURDAY JULY 20
BETHEL
8 p.m. Babes Bar
Strangled Darlings with Bow Thayer
BRANDON
Ryan Fuller
PROCTORSVILLE 5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant Sammy B
Fiddle Witch
Frank Chase
5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant
9:30 p.m. The Venue
4 p.m. Willie Dunn’s
5 p.m. Charity’s
Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series with Juice
7 p.m. Federated Church of Rochester
Open Mic Jam with Silas McPrior
LUDLOW
7 p.m. Main Street Park
PROCTORSVILLE
PITTSFIELD
Jenny Porter
3:30 p.m. Snowshed Base Area
ROCHESTER
Concert in the Park - Prydein
DJ Dirty D
9 p.m. Jax Food and Games
RUTLAND
Duane Carleton
10 p.m. Center Street Alley
7 p.m. Fair Haven Park
Duane Carleton
3 p.m. Umbrella Bar
5 p.m. Otto’s Cones Point General Store
FAIR HAVEN
Jazz Night with Summit Pond Quartet
Spooky & The Truth
Live Music
Cancer Benefit Metal Show: Round 1
9 p.m. Center St. Alley DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
SUNDAY
JULY 21
KILLINGTON
12 p.m. Summit Lodge Duane Carleton
Rutland City Band
7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern ROCHESTER 6:30 p.m. Town Green Rick Redington and The Luv
STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
WOODSTOCK 4 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Vermont Suitcase Company
MONDAY
JULY 22
BETHEL
3 p.m. Farmers Market Silas McPrior
LUDLOW 9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic with Silas McPrior
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Sammy B
TUESDAY JULY 23
CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab
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Rockin’ the region with Panhandlers You have two chances to see the sensational steel drum band Panhandlers. They’ll have you up and dancing or down and toe tapping – either way it’s good-time music. Thursday, July 18 is on the Killington Library lawn, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 is at the Hancock bandstand, 6:30 p.m. on Rte. 100. They last played there in 2014 when the bandstand was still being built. They had to climb a ladder to get on the stage. Rockin’ the The Panhandlers are: Caitlyn Region Hauke, Fred Crawford, Susan By DJ Dave McCoy, Kathryn Dandurand and Hoffenberg Jen Cohen on Lead Pan. Daryl Bonhaus, Dani Capsis on Double Seconds. Jerri Cole on Cello Pan. Marsha Fraser on Guitar Pan. Marie Comtois on Bass Pan. Drummer is Kira Kelley. “Engine Room” is led by Barry Cohen and the director is Jen Cohen. I had the pleasure of speaking to Cohen. The band is strictly instrumental but the different drums can be compared to voices in a choir. Cohen says, “All the pans are completely chromatic. They all get the 12-tone chromatic scale but the leads are the soprano voice, the doubles are more like the alto. If you think about a four-part choir, we cover the whole range.” The Engine Room means full handheld percussion like tambourines, shakers, cowbells, etc. At their show you can expect to get invited into a positive vibe, just really happening music from their first note. Cohen says, “What draws me to Pan is it’s community building type music. Even within our band, we’re all different ages and backgrounds.” Their age range is 30 to 69. You have educators, a biologist, computer scientist, physician assistant, postal worker, music therapist, property manager, counselor and financier. The love of pan brings them together. Cohen adds, “We have a strong bond which carries over into a gig. The minute we start playing, I look out into the crowd and see smiles, toe tapping. People really getting into the music because that’s what I think the music is capable of doing. There’s something about pan music because it’s a combination of European, African and Indian influences. It’s really universal and that rhythmic vitality to the music is contagious and makes people happy. We love to play and get people cookin’.” They play a variety of Caribbean classics like “Jamaica Farewell,” reggae like “Three Little Birds,” some Beatles and a whole lot more. They just added “Bang a Drum All Day,” which is a favorite of mine. Cohen started directing Panhandlers in the fall of 2017 and her husband joined this past spring. He’s also a bassoonist in various orchestras. Cohen is also a classically trained pianist. The group itself has been around for at least 11 years. Cohen says, “Classical has such a narrow appeal because you have to understand some of the rules and structure of it. Pan is universal, it’s liberating to be involved with it.”
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Panhandlers, steel pan band, come to Killington. The group was just at the Prouty Ride for the 11th year in a row in Hanover, New Hampshire. The rides are between 20 and 200 miles and they were set up at the final hill. Cohen said, “I know cyclists rely on us. Some have been going for 99 miles and they hear our music and it gets them up over the last hill to the finish.” They just played a festival in Maine where 17 bands played “Bee’s Melody,” an ensemble piece. Cohen says, “It had that contagious Calypso feel. You can’t sit still while listening to it.” Besides playing in Panhandlers, Cohen and Barry play as a duo in Calypso Connection. That’s also the name of Cohen’s business, where she leads steel drum workshops as a way to do team building, community building and wellness. She says, “When I started I targeted corporate teams which I still do but I find that retirement communities are a great place to do work. Basically I do anything involving steel drum like teaching it and performing it.” Calypso Connection will be at Rutland’s Friday Night Live set up across from the pit, the Grand Hotel in Killington on July 20 at noon and at Pittsford Village Farm on Rte. 7 at 7 p.m. on July 23. Cohen was a music teacher for 12 years in the Mill River district and loves going into schools now to teach this. “I studied steel drums one summer for the schools and I realized it’s such a great thing, I want to go out and do it on my own.” She loves pan because anybody can do it. “You don’t have to spend a zillion hours trying to make the tone because you only have to tap the metal. You don’t have to read music, just learn the pattern. It lets you be part of this great experience.” They had a show last Christmas at the Thompson Senior Center in Woodstock which Cohen says was great and added, “We played some Christmas tunes and handed out some rhythm instruments. Everybody was ecstatically happy and it was a feel good concert. I felt we brought them so much joy, likewise because they were so into it. The lesson there is, culture is not passive. Culture is the way we build a stronger community. That’s what’s going to make a difference in our lives.” She really loves the interaction with the audience and seeing their participation with the band. Cohen says, “I get a big kick out of that. We both get energy from each other.”
Music Scene: continued from page 18
7 p.m. Castleton Pavilion Summer Concert Series with Blues for Breakfast
LUDLOW 7 p.m. Du Jour VT
Open Jam Session with Sammy B and King Arthur Junior
PITTSFORD
POULTNEY
RUTLAND
6 p.m. Village Farm
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Tunesdays on the Farm with Calypso Connection
Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddle Witch
Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie
9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke with Jess
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Living ADE
The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
This weeks living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!
Iron Adventure Rally sees bikers back in Ludlow area July 18-20—LUDLOW— Ludlow will once again host the Iron Adventure Rally 2019, July 18-20. Every year the Harley Owners Group promotes a motorcycle rally in the New England area. The attendees of the rally spend three days riding, eating, shopping and experiencing the local culture. This year, it returns to Ludlow. According to the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, this threeday event, held at Okemo Mountain Resort, can attract up to 1,000-plus attendees per day and result in an estimated direct impact of $1.5-$2 million in local spending. Local busi-
nesses have been encouraged to participate in the event. Carol Lighthall from the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce said, “We are excited to be the host community, this event will not only bring a strong financial impact to our area hotels and businesses, but more importantly it will introduce the Ludlow area as a return vacation destination to thousands of people across the country.” While a majority of the event is being held for the benefit of registered H.O.G. members, there will be opportunities for the public to participate in festivities.
There will be a parade of flags that goes directly through Ludlow. “The attraction is the great roads that just wind on forever coupled with the sensational mountains and gorges in Vermont. These make the perfect recipe for motorcycle rides,” said Bruce Motta, H.O.G. regional manager. “Combined with the beautiful scenery and welcoming people, it’s a perfect setting for a rally. We are so excited to bring this event back to the area.” For more information, visit Facebook: The Iron Adventure Run of New England, or call 401-5219044.
Steven Kirby Quintet to play jazz mix Courtesy Carving Studio and Sculpture Center
Aleksandar Eftimovski’s “Curiosity” is a wood maquette sculpture.
Macedonian sculptor is July Artist-in-Residence at Carving Studio Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts Artist-in-Residence, Aleksandar Eftimovski, for the month of July. The Macedonian sculptor will be translating a wood maquette into a large scale marble piece during his stay.
Eftimovski will present an artist talk on July 17 at 7 p.m. Find out more about him at aleksandareftimovski.com. The artist talk is free and open to the public. For more information, call 802-4382097 or visit carvingstudio.org.
Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is delighted to announce the return of the Steven Kirby Jazz Quintet. The Boston-based quintet will be performing contemporary and mainstream jazz on Saturday July 20 at 7:30 p.m. The quintet includes Kirby on guitar, Carl Clements on flute and sax, John Funkhouser on piano, Mike Connors on drums and a special guest on bass. Guitarist, composer and educator Kirby is known for performing exciting, melodic, lyrical and expressive mainstream and contemporary jazz. The Boston Globe said “Kirby plays and writes from inside the music, putting melody and feeling first.” Kirby’s most recent album,“Illuminations” was an Editor’s Pick earlier last year in the prestigious jazz publication, Downbeat. His music has been played on over 100 radio stations in the U.S. and internationally, including features on NPR’s “Here and Now,” “Jazz with Bob Parlocha” and “Eric in the Evening.” An associate professor at Berklee College of Music, Kirby’s jazz compositions have won awards in the International Songwriting Competition, the Billboard Song Contest and Downbeat. For lovers of jazz music this is a performance that should not be missed. Tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 for more information. The venue is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Jazz Night Reception for Local Artist Betsy Holland Mingle with Betsy Holland and friends, and swing to the music of the Red Clover Jazz Trio. Enjoy Betsy’s paintings, the latest exhibit in our rotating local art display. Join us for appetizers and a cash bar and then stay for dinner!
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MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
Classical Concert Series
THEODORE BUCHHOLZ Cello
Courtesy Fair Haven Concerts on the Green
HUIFANG CHEN Violin
Prydein
Prydein brings Scottish rock to Fair Haven Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—On Thursday, July 18, Fair Haven’s Concerts on the Green series will welcome Scottish rock band, Prydein. The band includes Aron Garceau, guitar and vocals; Iain Macharg, highland bagpipes, flutes and tin whistles; Dan Houghton, highland bagpipes, flutes, tin whistles, bouzouki, mandolin, and vocals; Andy Smith, bass and vocals; and Caleb Bronz, drums. The band engages concert-goers of all ages, so grab a lawn chair and join for another evening of entertainment. This is the 5th concerts in a series of 10 summer performances. Hot dogs, soda, water and popcorn are available for purchase each week. A limited number of t-shirts is available for purchase. A 50/50 raffle plus door prize drawings are held each week. Concerts are held on the Fair Haven Town Green and go on rain or shine. The rain location is at the First Congregational Church, located on the north end of the park. To find out the location, call the concert hotline at 802-265-3010 ext. 301.
Artist Fran Bull talks about her experiences as an artist Friday, July 19, 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sparkle Barn is pleased to announce the second in a three-part series of summer art lectures. Fran Bull will speak to her experiences as an artist on Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Fran Bull is an American artist living and working in Brandon, and Barcelona, Spain. She describes herself as a person of many interests, who one day during a train ride, “as the landscape scrolled by,” made the decision to commit herself to a life in art. Bull was only in her late 20s when she made that choice, but she has remained true to her commitment achieving great results over her 50-year career, as an artist. She is a testament to what can be achieved when you focus and remain concentrated on your goals. Bull titles her artistic process, “Nothingness and Being”. She shared, “There is a moment in time, (or out of time), difficult to pinpoint, when an idea or image, or ghost of an image becomes a command. I must begin; it seems to imagine the how, the means of implementing the idea so it may live as a work of art. At times the work comes to me whole, as a picture in my mind.” She describes the journey from thought to thing as circuitous and rigorous. She is intrigued by myth and enjoys fusing images from the ancient past with
icons of modernity. She draws inspiration from nature, music, poetry and theater. Join on Friday to listen to her share her work, and insights into living life as an artist. The Sparkle Barn is located at 1509 Route 7, Wallingford. For more information, visit thesparklebarnshop.com.
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Artist Fran Bull made a conscious decision in her 20s to live a life devoted to art.
JUNE 29-JULY 27 Saturdays at 7pm Killington Resort, Ramshead Lodge THIS SATURDAY:
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BORIS ABRAMOV Violin
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Nathan Evans Fox, Jane Kramer to co-headline at Brandon Music Friday July 19, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is delighted to welcome Nathan Evans Fox and Jane Kramer to Brandon Music Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Fox and Kramer are both highly regarded singer/ songwriters from North Carolina who frequently perform individually and with other artists, but for this tour, they have come together to co-headline a special night of Americana Folk with a North Carolina overlay. They will be playing together and separately. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. For more information, visit brandon-music.net. This event is a part of Vermont Arts 2019 celebrating arts in Vermont.
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Jane Kramer, left, and Nathan Evans Fox, right, will co-headline a concert on the stage of Brandon Music this Friday, July 19.
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Friday July 19, 7:30 p.m.—ROCHESTER—On Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. the Rochester Chamber Music Society presents cellist Peter Stumpf and pianist Cynthia Huard in a concert of solos and duos. In a long association with the RCMS, both as a member of the Johannes Quartet and as solo performer, Stumpf has continued to draw a wide audience and remains a fan favorite. A pre-concert talk begins at 7 p.m. with Larry Hamberlin. The concert will include works by Beethoven, Schumann, Dvo k, and Fauré. Stumpf is a professor of cello at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Prior to his appointment, he was the principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for nine years. His tenure in Los Angeles followed 12
years as associate principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Formerly a member of the Johannes String Quartet, he is currently a member of the Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Trio. He has performed with the chamber music societies of Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia and participates in the Marlboro and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festivals. Solo appearances have been with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Symphony, among others. Faculty appointments have included the New England Conservatory and the University of Southern California. Cynthia Huard, Artistic Director of the Rochester Chamber Music Society and Affiliate Artist at Middlebury College, has appeared in recital as a
pianist and harpsichordist throughout the United States and in Europe. Her versatile musicianship and her ability to make connections, both musical and personal, is an outstanding features of her performances. As Artistic Director of the Rochester Chamber Music Society for 25 years she has appeared with many internationally known artists. Huard holds advanced degrees from Indiana University and The University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. As Affiliate Artist at Middlebury College she coaches young singers, directs music for baroque chamber operas, and teaches piano and music theory. The Federated Church is located at 15 N. Main St., Rochester. For info visit rcmsvt.org or call 802-767-9234.
Wallingford Day spans dawn ‘til dusk
Hubbardton Day celebrates fifth year
Saturday, July 20—WALLINGFORD—Wallingford Day 2019, a community celebration, will take place Saturday, July 20 in the village of Wallingford. The schedule is as follows: Townwide Tag Sale, 8-11 a.m.; softball games 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; vendors, activities, games, music 12-4 p.m.; BBQ dinner and music, 5-8 p.m.; and fireworks at 9 p.m. All activities will be held at the rec area. Events include a softball tournament, pet show, lawn games, face painting, touch-a-truck, storytelling, crafts and more. The Wallingford Conservation Commission will have a hot dog cookout and outdoor exploration activities in Stone Meadow Park – a natural area that includes woods, a meadow, and a lake – adjacent to the festivities. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians and dancers from the Cast Off 8s. There will be local vendors selling crafts, food, and farm produce. Community organizations taking part include Lets Grow Kids, Rights and Democracy (registering voters), Rutland NAACP, Rutland Free Clinic, Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum, Girl Scouts, and the local high school’s Interact service club. Follow the Wallingford Day Facebook page, or contact organizers at wallingfordday@gmail.com.
Saturday, July 20, 5 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Saturday, July 20 marks the date for the fifth annual Hubbardton Day celebration. The celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. at the Hubbardton Battlefield on Monument Hill Road in Hubbardton. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the afternoon. Shade tents will be provided. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held Sunday, July 21, same place and time. If questionable, call 802-273-2911. At 5 p.m. children’s games and contests will take pace, and there will be prizes and surprises given out. At the same time, for the adults, there will be a corn hole competition. Also, the popular ladies only frying pan throwing contest will be held. Last year, the event drew over 20 competitors. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of all the adult contests. The pig roast and chicken barbecue begin at 5 p.m., Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 10. Free ice cream will also be available. During the evening music will be provided by Fiddle Witch. Square dancing will follow the dinner, with Pete Tobin, master caller. Taking center stage at 7 p.m. will be the Aaron Audet Band. To close the evening out, the fireworks extravaganza, is set to out-perform last year’s production.
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Next KMF concert inspired by memories Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Join the Killington Music Festival on July 20 for Music in the Mountain concert, “Remembrances.” “Remembrances” is a performance focused on the memory of those who inspired some of the most influential compositions today. Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 7 was written in memory of his wife, Nina. Barber’s celebrated “Adagio” was inspired by his string quartet. To close the program, Glinka’s “Grand Sextet” was written for the daughter of his physician, whom he frequently visited. The concert is held at Ramshead Lodge at Killington Resort at 7 p.m. Ticket are $25, available at 800-621-6867; or the day of the performance beginning at 6 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge.
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VINS to host mothing adventure Saturday, July 20, 9 p.m.— QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute for Natural Sciences (VINS) for a late night mothing adventure, Saturday, July 20, 9-11 p.m. Once the sun is set, a whole new world awakens. While owls are hooting, thousands of insects start buzzing. Needing only a light and a sheet, “mothing” is the amazing experience of observing the hundreds of moths and other insects you can attract right in your backyard. No prior experience is needed to enjoy the marvelous shapes and colors of these nocturnal creatures. Folks of all ages are invited to join
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A luna moth is a sight to see in person, with its large size and brilliant coloring.
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Juice is next band in Killington’s free concert
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Daniel Andai and Pascale Delache-Feldman are two of nine musicians performing in Killington Music Festival’s “Remembrance,” July 20.
VINS during National Moth Week for a late-night exploring the incredible world of moths and other night time fliers. No prior experience is needed to enjoy the marvelous shapes and colors of these nocturnal creatures. Organizers recommend bringing a head lamp or flashlight. In case of rain this event will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 27. On July 21, come back to VINS to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the nature center. The Vermont Institute for Natural Sciences (VINS) is located at 149 Nature’s Way, off Route 4, Quechee. For more information, contact 802359-5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
Saturday, July 20, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Head to Killington Resort’s Snowshed Lodge base area on Saturday, July 20 for a free outdoor concert with the band, Juice. The show runs 3:30-6:30 p.m. Grab a lawn chair, a beach blanket, the whole family and head to the resort for this all ages event. With seven distinct personalities, Juice distills rock, R&B and hip-hop into a signature sound with a distinct kick of electric violin, rich harmonies, honest lyrics, and festival-worthy choruses. The Boston septet – Ben Stevens, lead vocals; Michael Ricciardulli, guitar; Rami El-Abidin, bass; Christian Rose, violin and vocals; Kamau Burton, acoustic guitar and vocals; Daniel Moss, guitar; and Miles Clyatt, drums – perfects this mix on its 2018 independent project. “There are so many colors when we play,” explained Ricciardulli. “The chemistry is there in the studio and on stage. When we play to a crowd, it’s all organic. The reactions, the faces, the experience – what you see is what you’re getting, people know that, they can tell. We’ve learned to listen to each other and to what the music has to say. At the same time, we channel our youth, there’s no bottling that up. We’re always searching for something tangible our listeners can thoroughly feel at the core of the music. We’re trying to create an atmosphere much bigger than the seven of us on stage.” This show is part of the free Cooler In The Mountains Concert Series which takes place every Saturday afternoon July 6-Aug. 31 featuring a live show from top national and regional acts with Killington Peak rising high above the crowd generating cool mountain breezes. The Snowshed Umbrella bar is open during the show, weather permitting, serving craft Vermont beer, cocktails and light snacks. The concert moves indoors at Snowshed Lodge in case of inclement weather. Check the conditions report at killington.com. Under control, well-behaved pets are welcomed, except in the concrete areas and the umbrella bar deck. For more information, visit killington.com.
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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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Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re in Pittsfield, 8 miles from Killington. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999.
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At Killington’s hometown bar, you’re bound to have a good time with good food. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads are all available. With live entertainment seven days a week, they’re always serving food until last call. www. supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
Charity’s
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.
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A local tradition in Killington for over 43 years, Charity’s has something for everyone on the menu. Soups, salads, tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more, it’s all mouth-watering. A children’s menu is available and large parties are more than welcome www.charitystavern.com (802) 422-3800
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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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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
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The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check Facebook for daily specials. (802) 422-4411.
Jones’ Donuts
Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
Lake Bomoseen Lodge
The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802468-5251.
Vermont Inspired New-American Cuisine served Tuesday thru Saturday from 6:00 PM Killington Wine Festival Events at Birch Ridge Friday July 19 Killington Wine Trail with Miraval Studio Rosé 21 Years Serving Guests At the Covered Carriageway 37 Butler Road, Killington birchridge.com • 802.422.4293
Saturday July 20 Wine Festival Dinner with Italian wines from Umani Ronchi Vineyards
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Food Matters Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain.
Moguls
Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777
Lookout Tavern
Enjoy our new rooftop patio for lunch or dinner with an amazing view of the mountain. Select burgers, salads, sandwiches and daily specials with K-Town’s best wings. lookoutvt.com (802) 4225665
Mad Hatter’s Scoops
The sweetest spot in Killington, Mad Hatter’s is your premier ice cream destination! Mad Hatter’s offers all your favorite ice cream flavors, sundaes, shakes and home-made waffle cones! Weather permitting, enjoy movies outdoors on the big screen, Friday and Saturday nights! 40 Summit Path, Killington (802) 422-3335. NDON MINI GOLF ME
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Mendon Mini Golf 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
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.
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Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers Neapolitan cuisine at its finest: pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak, and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-422-3293. peppinosvt.com.
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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.
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.
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Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT.
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!
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Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www. vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
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.
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Get comfortable with poetry at ‘Infinite Lit’ Saturday, July 20, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Michael Kingsbury and Bianca Zanella will be hosting their inaugural collaborative literary event, “Infinite Lit: a Night of Spoken Word Poetry” on July 20, 7-9 p.m. at the B&G Gallery, 73 Merchants Row, Rutland. The idea is to invite people who do not identify as poets into a welcoming and comfortable space to perform with a mic. The evening will begin with an open mic to include the following performers: Luke Krueger, David Mook, Nick Grandchamp, and Lopi. Sign up to perform by emailing thepoetbianca@gmail.com. There will be an intermission with free refreshments and an opportunity to look at the art on exhibit at the gallery. Currently on exhibit at the B&G are more than 20 black and white ink drawings and paintings by Leonard Ragouzeos. The evening will close with the featured poets Emma Miles and Jake Cribbs. The list of performers is everevolving, and anyone can join the event, including those that love slam poetry, performance, feeling deep feelings, or talking with strangers. Bring a friend or meet someone new. This event is free and open to the public.
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Jazz Duo celebrates Duke Ellington Sunday, July 21, 4 p.m.— WESTON—The Sundays on the Hill Concert Series is delighted to have the Bloom/Funkhouser Jazz Duo swing into Weston’s historic and acoustically perfect Church on the Hill (Community Church) on Sunday, July 21, at 4 p.m. The church is located on Lawrence Hill Road and is just a few steps up the hill from the Weston Village Green, off Route 100. Parking is available at the church and along the road and village green. The stellar jazz duo of Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano, will perform an exuberant show to celebrate the 120th birthday of the great Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Expect a mix of classics like “Take the A Train,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “Caravan,” Submitted and “In a Sentimental Mood,” with John Funkhouser (left) and Peter Bloom (right) are set to perform at Weston’s other gems like “I’m Beginning to Sundays on the Hill Concert Series. See the Light” and the lush ballad with style and verve. For this concert performed together for more than “Chelsea Bridge” by Ellington’s musicians will be using a keyboard. 20 years. Both are veterans of the longtime composing partner Billy The cost is $5 for adults (children legendary Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Strayhorn. 12 and under are free). (46th season), and each has impresThe Bloom/Funkhouser Jazz For more information, visit sunsive credentials performing nationDuo is based in Boston and tours daysonthehill.org. ally and internationally. They play across New England. The duo has
Sensible Shoe performs at Cavendish concert Wednesday, July 24, 6 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to spend an evening listening to the sounds of Sensible Shoes at the Svec Memorial Green in Proctorsville on Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Sensible Shoes is a returning regular to the green and is always warmly welcomed to the gazebo. The four members are drummer and singer Steve Drebber, lead guitarist and singer Tim Utt, bass guitar and vocalist Pooh Sprague, and Barbara Blaisdell on keyboard. Cavendish 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 all. For more information, call 802-2267736. Check the Cavendish Facebook page for inclement weather plans.
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Ellen Nordstrom and Abigail Charbeneau perform as the Mairzy Doats Duo at the Grace Coolidge Musicale on July 21 at the Coolidge Site.
Grace Coolidge Musicale features ‘The Golden Age of Broadway’ Sunday, July 21, 4 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the second of this season’s Grace Coolidge Musicales on Sunday, July 21 at 4 p.m. The 45-minute concert is free; donations are welcome. Back by popular demand are mezzosoprano Ellen Nordstrom and pianist Abigail Charbeneau as the Mairzy Doats Duo, performing “Flighty Females” and “Other Femmes Fatales” from the Golden Age of Broadway. The program includes a wide variety of musical storytelling from the ridiculous to the sublime, spanning the years 1943–1959. Featured are classics
by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kurt Weil, Lerner and Loewe, and Adler and Ross. The musicale will be held in the President Calvin Coolidge Museum & Education Center. It showcases the piano given to Mrs. Coolidge by the Baldwin Company and used in the family quarters at The White House. It was the first piano ever to be flown in an airplane. The Grace Coolidge Musicales, which conclude on Aug. 25, are organized by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and generously sponsored by the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation. For more information, visit historicsites.vermont.gov.
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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 .
SKITTLES - 10 year old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I know that I’m no spring chicken but I just know that Cookies and I will find our forever home together.
MIDGE - 1 year old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Gray and white. I am friendly outgoing and so excited for my new start here in the north.
ELSA - 12 year old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black. I came here so I could find a nice quiet home where I could get spoiled!
COOKIE - 4 1/2 year old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black/white. I am a little shy when I first meet new people, some might say I’m grumpy but truthfully I am stressed out.
This pet is available for adoption at
Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT• (802) 885-3997 Wed. - Sat. 12-4p.m. Closed Sun. Mon. Tues •spfldhumane.org
LILLIAN Hi! My name’s Lillian and I’m an 8-year-old spayed female. I came to Lucy Mackenzie after being in a home where I was very loved. I’ll carry that love with me now wherever I go, and I can’t wait to meet my new family to bring it into my new home! I like being around humans & dogs, too…. as long as they like being around me, as well! I’m also happy being around older children. If I had to choose, I think I’d rather be a single cat once I move into my new home. I like other cats, but I do like being petted more! And, I think I’d really fancy being somebody’s one and only. So, if you’re looking for a loving, super social feline gal (whose really, really goodnatured, I might add!), then I just may be the cat for you! 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
OREO - 8 year old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am a mature older lady who doesn’t require much more than a lap, food, animal planet on the television and the occasional mouse.
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.
MIDNIGHT - 2 year old. Neutered male. Domestic medium hair. Black and white. I am a pretty independent gentleman who likes to do my own thing.
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MITTENS - 3 year old. Neutered male. Domestic medium hair. Black and white. I am a friendly, outgoing guy who will certainly keep you entertained.
9 year old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. My foster mom is the best! Read what she said about me! “Chloe is one of the sweetest, most loveable lab mix dogs I have ever met! She came to the Rutland County Humane Society after her elderly owners could no longer care for her. It was discovered that she had an ACL tear and, because she still has so much energy and enthusiasm for life, it was elected to do surgery to stabilize her knee. She had surgery on May 8 and has made a wonderful recovery. Chloe is now ready for her forever home!” All of these pets are available for adoption at
Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org
HARLEY - 6 year old. Neutered Male. Domestic short hair. Brown tabby. If you have a great window seat in your home, please consider taking me home!
ROCKY - 5 year old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Brown and white tiger. I am quite shy when I meet strangers but I warm up nicely, especially if you give me a nice neck massage!
PENELOPE - 1 year old. Spayed female. Domestic long hair. Black and white. If you are looking for a long term relationship with a beautiful single young lady please stop by!
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.
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efore you can get out of limbo there are a few things that need to be cleared up. If you’re upset that things aren’t going anywhere, remind yourself that this lack of progress means it’s time to get real and look at what’s in the way. You’re smart enough to know that attitude is everything, but the best intentions and the happy face only work when you’re dishing them out without placing too many stipulations on what you expect to get in return. For the next few months you’re going to be looking at some of the deeper stuff. Only when that gets cleared will you be free to be on your way.
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ou have too much going on, but what else is new? Lots of things are on the increase. This has as much to do with what’s happening to you inwardly as it does with your worldly affairs. The connection between your inner being and the level of harmony in your outer reality is more direct with you guys than it is for the rest of us. If you’re fretting over the long list of things that seem more important than they are, give it up. You’re getting hit with a raft of good vibes that can’t roll in until you let go, let God, and surrender to the thought that joy is the operative word.
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ots of things are coming together. It seems like the minute you stop trying to control every little thing life falls into place all by itself. For a long time the voice in your head has been hassling you about doing more, or trying harder, or pulling yourself up by the bootstraps. In the moments when you quiet down enough to just let it be even your money issues disappear. Speaking of money issues: it looks like you’re about to start working at something that you love more than anything. Get used to it; you deserve this. The dreams come true and your everyday life is finally one and the same.
August 21 - September 20
he business of keeping things cool, calm, and collected is always more challenging when your extended family comes to call. Don’t be too quick to judge them. Underneath it all there is nothing but love here, and everyone is doing the best that they can. Beyond that it’s time to start thinking about where your plans need to go. This doesn’t mean you’re ready to change the whole story, but it’s quite obvious that the dynamics in your career and your personal life are being recalibrated to create more space for you, and to give you a good reason to keep on keeping on.
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September 21 - October 20
omething has to change or this isn’t going to work. When you’re dealing with people who either don’t know what they’re talking about, or who aren’t experienced enough to know how to take charge, it becomes necessary to call them on it and set a few standards. There’s too much riding on your next move for you to let lesser mortals decide how it comes together. At the personal level just the opposite could be true. If it’s time to play the hard ball in your outer life, it’s time to soften up about just about everything that relates to love, kids, and your internal affairs.
Scorpio
T
October 21 - November 20
here is so much to contend with. Between keeping things afloat and internal pressures that make you wonder if you’re up for whatever’s next, a sense of anxiety underlies a lot of what’s going on with you right now. You’re so good at keeping up appearances, even those close to you have no idea what runs through your head when you fall asleep at night. If you have been able to find words for these feelings, more power to you. Getting to the bottom of it all is the key to breathing easy. Don’t let your mind keep you from remembering that everything is perfect, all of the time.
November 21 - December 20
ay attention to whoever floats across the screen in the next few months. New faces, along with people you haven’t seen in years, are going to show up with nothing but good things to share with you. Some of this may be about love and romance. Some of it will be about the rekindling of old friendships. In other instances, people who mean well and who wish you the best will arrive to turn you on to opportunities that will spark up new avenues of creativity. As these blessings rain down, the light that has been lost within you will come alive for the first time in a long time.
Capricorn
Y
December 21 - January 20
ou don’t need to know exactly what the plan is—none of us do. Certainty has nothing to do with the plan. At this point everything you’re up to needs to be reevaluated. This doesn’t mean that you need to 86 everything; there’s a fine line between regrouping and throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Chill out with whatever you’re ruminating on and try to understand that you won’t get to the bottom of it until you haul back and see it for what it is. The truth will set you free. Getting in touch with it will involve going back to what brought you here to begin with.
Libra
Cancer
June 21 - July 20
Sagittarius
Virgo
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
July 21 - August 20
Aquarius
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January 21 - February 20
hings are holding steady. Amp up your senses and pay attention to the signs because this could be the calm before the storm. There is no need to freak out, because as you well know, life goes up and down. Give yourself nine months to stabilize whatever is out of balance and take a good long look at where your choices have taken you. Some of you are 100% in integrity all the way around and have nothing to worry about. Those of you who have been slipping and sliding, or seeing what you want to see instead of what’s there, would do well to snap out of it and clean up your act.
Pisces
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February 21 - March 2
here are a bunch of different issues coming into play. You’ve made it this far, and what seemed like the right thing to do way back when, has been altered by time and experience. At this point it comes down to, do you keep fishing, or cut bait and release yourself into levels of uncertainty that offer no guarantee? You’ve been led to believe that this life you’ve created is your safest bet. Deep inside something else is calling you to test that theory. Security isn’t what we think it is. At the moment it has more to do with trusting life enough to always leap into the great unknown.
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
The root of all evil
By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Capricorn moon, on the eve of a full moon lunar eclipse at the 24th degree of Capricorn. Following on the heels of the new moon solar eclipse on July 2, Tuesday’s full moon, and the events that surround it, are directly connected to the things that were staging a grand entrance two weeks ago. What transpires on July 16 will be reflected in scenarios that play out between now and early January 2020. In the column that I wrote for the new moon eclipse, you may recall that I chose to focus on its conjunction with the trans-Neptunian points, Hades and Kronos. Here is a quote from that post: “Combined in a conjunction, Hades and Kronos have the capacity to generate anything from airplane disasters, to high profile sex scandals, to legally sanctioned investigations into the secrets of the past, to the rich and famous getting caught with their pants down after years of portraying themselves as above reproach. There is so much to this connection, we could find a million ways to interpret it.” Within a few days of the first eclipse, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was arrested at New York’s Teterboro Airport on charges of sex trafficking of minors. By itself this is no small thing, but Mr. Epstein’s arrest has blown the barn doors off a scandal whose aftershocks go all the way to the top. One of my readers ventured a guess that the Hades/Kronos conjunction would highlight what is known as “The Lolita Express” and he was right on the money. It’s been mentioned that eclipses, and the events they underscore, are connected in a sequence. If his arrest in the shadow of the first eclipse is noteworthy, it’s no accident that Mr. Epstein is due to show up for his bail hearing on July 15, within 18 hours of the full moon eclipse on July 16. These synchronicities prompted me to want to look into the horoscope of the man whose seat at the center of a web of international intrigue made me wonder if his chart might offer some way to explain his role in all of this corruption. Right off the bat more than one aspect stuck out like a sore thumb. If I wanted to go deeper I could, but what showed up on the surface was enough. Here is the short list: 1. The sun in Aquarius, conjunct Eros, Apophis, and Sphinx: If we take the sun to be our identity, Mr. Epstein’s sun/Eros conjunction says that he is completely identified with his sexuality. In this case, because the sun and Eros are also conjunct Apophis, and because Apophis is by definition the root of all evil, it would appear as if his sexual nature Horoscopes, page 30
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Party lines of yesteryear
The brook floater mussel
hand, letting his fingers run over the Freshwater mussels are not exactly sel. Recently, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department reported shimmery inside of the shell while charismatic. They don’t flit gracefully I told him the story of how mussels that over 70% of the surveyed brook about like a Karner blue butterfly, or floater populations had fewer than 30 reproduce: how the females hold the munch on clover like a cottontail. fertilized eggs in a special chamber in They aren’t known for their sweet individuals. their shell that keeps them protected songs like a wood thrush, Freshwater mussels all summer, fall, and winter, and then and they don’t close down have withstood much in spring, how the little larvae get traffic on the first rainy over the 240 million exhaled from the mother and float years they have existed. night of spring like spotted through the water in thick strands But now, according salamanders can. They are until a fish swims by and the larva fish parasites at one stage to Dr. Barry Wicklow, hitch a ride on the fish. For a few an aquatic ecologist of their lives, and they don’t weeks, the larva is on the fish, eneven taste good like their at St. Anselm College, cased in its gills, growing and slowly saltwater cousins do. the brook floater is in The Outside trouble. In fact, scienchanging into a mussel in miniscule But America can boast Story that is released from the fish to settle that it is home to the greattists have petitioned the into the pebbly bottom of the stream. est variety of freshwater federal government to By Susie Spikol He listened all the while turning mussels in the world, so consider listing it as an the shell around and around. Finally there’s that. And if you were endangered species, he looked up and said that he would wondering what the most imperan act that would give it protection, like to be this mussel one day -- that iled fauna was in North America, make funds available for further it sounded like a safe way to be an according to the New Hampshire’s study, and perhaps lead to reintroanimal, how good it must feel to live Wildlife Action Plan, mussels take top duction plans. inside a shell so shiny and smooth honors. Many freshwater mussels According to Wicklow, who has in the United States are on the verge been studying the brook floater mus- inside and how much fun it would be to do your growing up on a fish’s gill. of extinction, though we’ve hardly sel since he discovered a population As I hold the brook floater shell in noticed. We barely ever see them, in the Piscataquog River in 1994, this my hand, running my thumb over and when we do it’s most often their small bivalve is an essential compoits rough outside shell, I imagine the empty shells, licked clean by racnent of a healthy river. He describes small soft body that once called this coons, or on antiques in the form of how they do the dirty work of cleanshell home. Something maternal buttons or fancy inlays. ing the water by filtering contaminants and sediIn many ways, the story of the I WANT TO CURL AROUND IT AND freshwater mussel decline is linked to ments through the simple act the story of our own growth. Take the PROTECT IT FOR MY OWN CHILD, FOR of eating and brook floater mussel, Alasmidonta digesting. He varicose. Once found from Nova ITS CHILDREN, FOR OUR PLANET. points out that Scotia to South Carolina, the brook in me flares. I want to curl around it they’re also a valuable food source floater was widespread throughto the lower portions of the food out its range. Its yellowish-green and protect it for my own child, for its chain. He adds, “The more I learn, to brownish-black shells could be children, for our planet. the more I understand that this found snugged into the clean waters Susie Spikol is community program fauna – invisible to most people – is of cobbled stream and river bottoms director for the Harris Center for not only ecologically important but of New England. But almost two Conservation Education in Hancock, also astonishing in their diversity and New Hampshire. The illustration was centuries of development along our adaptations.” streams and rivers has led to poldrawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The OutNot that long ago my young son lution, sedimentation, increased side Story is assigned and edited by and I were looking at a mussel collec- Northern Woodlands magazine and nutrient loading, and alterations tion recently donated to the nature to the natural flow of rivers. These sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology center where I work. He was holdhuman-driven factors have all taken Fund of New Hampshire Charitable ing a brook floater shell in his small their toll on this small sensitive musFoundation (wellborn@nhcf.org).
Telephones have been a topic of my column a few times over the years. I was brought back to this topic recently by two carpenters who were working on a project at our house. I didn’t hear the beginning of the conversation but as I got closer I heard them talking about party lines. One gentleman was in his 60s. The other one was in his 30s. The younger fellow had never heard of a party line. He wanted to know what that meant! The older man explained that Looking Back if you had a party line you shared By Mary Ellen Shaw that line with other households. He went on to explain that you were lucky if you had a two-party line because the phone only rang when the call was for you. He went on to explain what happens when you had a four-party line. In that situation you had to listen for your own ring – either one long or two short. You would pick up the phone only when you heard the ring that was assigned to you. The next question from the younger fellow was, “Could you listen to the other people’s conversations?” The answer was “Oh, yes!” I could tell that this fact was quite amusing to hear. He said you would know everybody’s business if you did that. How true! “Back in the day” people weren’t always on a party line by choice. Private lines were hard to get. In my house we had a two-party line for years. I will admit that eavesdropping was something I did every now and then when I was a teenager. The trick was to lift the receiver very slowly and very quietly. I always thought that the line sounded differently after someone had picked up but I guess my elderly neighbor never noticed. I got my comeuppance one day when I heard my neighLooking back, page 31
Horoscope: Exposing the scum
continued from page 29 is beyond twisted. With Sphinx combined in this mix, it means that there are secrets, unsolved mysteries, and things that aren’t meant to see the light of day, associated with his perversions. 2. All of the above opposing Aphrodite: This puts a nubile spin on his sexual preferences with the Lolita archetype being his drug of choice. 3. The sun, Eros, Apophis, and Sphinx, along with Aphrodite, all sextile/training Lucifer and Narcissus and squaring Saturn, Neptune, and Hades: Jeez Louise! Need I say more? The Lord of Hell (Lucifer) is in cahoots with narcissistic tendencies that make it totally OK for Mr. Epstein to wallow in corruption: he feels at home there – evil is his happy place. He has no shame, no conscience. The square to Hades compounds the scumbag mentality, augments his criminality, and adds an extra layer of slime to his nature. I find it interesting that he parades around looking like “Mr. Cool,” the kind of guy who creates an enviable, preppy, richer than God impression; So much for outer appearances. He is in fact, “the Devil in disguise.” There is much more to say about all of this. Epstein’s chart is a treasure trove of filth and corruption. For now, a quick peek at the tip of the iceberg may be enough. Keep an eye on what happens as the floodgates continue to open and this story progresses. Epstein’s little black book is filled with the names of scads of rich and powerful people. Will he blow the whistle on them? I am betting that he will – and if so, all hell will break loose and as the saying goes, there will be no rest for the wicked. Let me leave you with that, wish you a happy full moon lunar eclipse, and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
The Mountain Times • July 17-23, 2019
On the wings of babes When I say I took care of everything, I mean I took care of everything. I’m speaking about my son’s recent plane trip out of state to a basketball camp, which was supposed to be an easy and fun opportunity for him to feel like a grownup since he would be traveling alone. The original plan was simple: I would put my son on a nonstop flight to another state. He would be traveling alone, but I would make sure he got to his gate and my brother would retrieve him at the baggage claim at his destination. I The Movie would fly up five days later Diary to join him and then we would fly home together. By Dom Cioffi Easy-peasy…or so I thought. I made all the arraignments well in advance, from booking the tickets, to planning for his week of camp, to packing him and making sure he had money and contact info to reference. I knew exactly what time he had to be at the airport and exactly what time my brother would have to arrive to pick him up. I made sure everyone involved knew exactly how this scenario would play out so there would be no surprises. About two weeks before his trip, my wife began to panic. It wasn’t that she was worried about him traveling alone, but more that something would go wrong and he wouldn’t know what to do. I scoffed at this idea, but she couldn’t let it go. Eventually, she booked a business trip that coincided with his leaving. That way she would CRAWL be absolutely sure he got on the flight and the Everything seemed fine until my wife started callstewardess would understand his situation. In all honesty, I didn’t mind the idea. At 15 years old, ing me to check the forecast. She said the skies near the airport looked ominous. Sure enough, major my son could still qualify for the “Unaccompanied storms were about to roll through. In fact, they were Minor” status, but it would have cost us an extra $150. so bad that the airport was officially shut down. No That’s not going to break the bank, but if it was easy flights would take off or land until the storms passed. to avoid with the same sense of security, then I was all Finally, at 7 p.m. (exactly 13 hours after they were for it. first supposed to leave) my wife led my son to the On the morning of the trip, I woke my wife and tram and watched son up and packed up him walk down to the the car. We headed to THE DAY OF HELL ENDED IN SUCCESS, plane. She then ran to the airport in plenty BUT NOT WITHOUT A LOT OF STRESS, her gate where she was of time for the flight. one of the last people When we initially WORRY AND FRAZZLED NERVES. to board. drove into the deparThe day of hell tures area, I felt a small ended in success, but not without a lot of stress, worry sense of dread. I’ve been to the airport a hundred and frazzled nerves. times, but on this morning it seemed especially busy. This week’s film, “Crawl,” is all about frazzled My fears were warranted because five minutes after nerves, but the fear in this film was a little more inI drove away, my wife called to tell me that the lines tense and a lot more life-threatening. for security were ridiculously long. A half hour after “Crawl” is the story of a young woman who avoids that, she called in a panic to say there was no way they calls to evacuate her Florida beach community in an could make their flight. The lines were simply moving effort to locate her father who had become trapped too slow. in the basement of his home. With a hurricane fast She tried to get through TSA Pre-check (which she approaching – and with it, rising flood waters – things had but my son didn’t) but got turned away. Eventutake a disturbing turn when a pack of huge alligators ally the reality hit. My son would miss his flight, which swarm the area looking for snacks. also meant my wife would miss hers. It wouldn’t be summer without some sort of beachOnce inside the security barrier, they looked into side tragedy, whether it be at the mouths of sharks their options. The best she could get him was standby or another angry sea creature. “Jaws” started this on another flight six hours later. They decided to wait summer phenomenon, and while “Crawl” lacks the it out and found a comfortable place to relax. top-shelf acting of that film, it does provide plenty of Unfortunately, that flight ended up getting canunnerving scenes to chew on. celled. Soon after, they reported that he could get on A gnarly “C+” for “Crawl.” another flight at a later time. The customer service rep Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email must have felt bad when my wife explained the situahim at moviediary@att.net. tion because she secured my son a seat on that flight.
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Looking back: The party line
continued from page 30 bor telling the person she was talking to that someone had been calling her and asking silly questions. She gave this example: “Is your refrigerator running?” She went on to add that if she said, “Yes,” then she was told she had better catch it. The person she was talking to asked if it could be the “Whalen girl” who was making such calls. That would have been me! The reply was, “Oh no, she would never do something like that.” OOPS…time for me to hang up quietly. “Catholic guilt” is a wonderful thing. It caused me to never call that lady again. When my neighborhood friends suggested that we call her, I always talked them out of it. Party lines had their own version of etiquette. If you picked up the phone and heard someone talking you hung up and waited five or 10 minutes and tried again. If you put the receiver down a little harshly the people talking knew that the other party was getting impatient to use the line. Most people were polite enough to end their conversation and let you have a turn. But occasionally you had to ask them to hang up so you could make a call. As you can see, private lines were called that for a reason. You had privacy when you placed or received a call. My fascination with the telephone may be what caused me to work for New England Telephone for almost 15 years. During that time we served the Manchester and Stratton area. We would often get skiers coming up from New York City and New Jersey where private lines abounded. They were quite taken aback to learn that if they wanted a phone here they had to “share.” Remember, there were no cell phones back then. If you wanted to stay in touch with family while you were at your ski house, you needed a landline phone. They complained but took what we had to offer. We took orders to upgrade service to private lines but the farther out you were from the central office, the longer the wait. People were thrilled when we called to tell them that they could have a private line. In later years some people were on a party line by themselves as the others upgraded. That was a good deal for them financially! When I look back I often think that the “old days” were better in so many ways. But being on a party line or using a portable phone that only works within so many feet of its base is not something I want to go back to. As far as I know party lines are a thing of the past. Some day landlines will most likely have the same fate. They have been a fun part of history for those of us who have experienced them. It’s hard to imagine how telephones can improve beyond the current cell phone experience. Guess I will have to live a whole lot longer so I can find out!
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Heroic wins and losses, games for the record book Two straight games ended on the final play. One, on Monday, July 8, was won with a game-winning walk-off home run. The other, on July 9, was lost with a web gem robbery of what could’ve been a game winning walk-off home run. The first was the first walk-off grand slam in league history. The latter was the first game winning robbery in league history. Both games are candidates for “Game of the Year.” Sushi Rolls vs. Karrtel Softball The first battle was Sushi Rolls versus Karrtel. S.R. took a 3-0 lead League after a four hit first inning. Karrtel By DJ Dave got one back but stranded runners Hoffenberg on second and third. S.R. poured it on in the second with five runs and a big homer by Matt Lorman for an 8-1 lead and held Karrtel scoreless in the bottom. S.R. was a hitting machine and added four more runs in the third to stretch their lead 12-1. Karrtel woke up their bats in the bottom and Colin “Dizz” Clarke led off with a home run. Jordan “JT” Toller smacked a three run shot and Evan Anderson also scored to cut the lead 12-6. Mike Davis got the game’s first “Cold Beer K” and it was looking. S.R. didn’t let that faze them, putting together another five-run inning to go up 17-6. Dizz scored to cut the deficit to 10, going into the fifth inning. S.R’s wind came out of their sails and for the first time all game, they did not score. They went down 1-2-3 with all the outs being fly balls to Dizz. That fired up Karrtel and they batted through their order, scoring seven runs to cut the deficit to three, 17-14. S.R. Pitcher Bailey Peters had trouble finding the plate and gave up three walks that inning. He did manage to deliver a big “CBK” to Anderson with two on base. Nobody scored in the sixth and S.R. only managed one hit in the seventh so they just needed three outs to victory and hold their three run lead. They got the first batter Dizz to line out, unfortunately the next three batters reached base. JT made history, outdoing his earlier three run shot with a walk-off grand slam to give Karrtel the huge comeback win 18-17. Needless to say, S.R. was not happy since they twice blew eleven run leads. Clear River vs. McGrath’s Sushi Clear River Tavern faced off against McGrath’s Sushi
and what a seesaw battle it was. CRT’s Tucker Zink led off with a “CBK” and the team stranded two for a scoreless first. Ryan Townsend’s nice looking sac drove in Ezrah Lemieux for a M.S. 1-0 lead. CRT went down 1-2-3 in the second and M.S. got three hits for two runs to stretch their lead 3-0. The team made a trade for Luke Carey but it didn’t pay off as he suffered a “CBK”. CRT learned that Hunter Pike is their toughest player. He took a ball to the face, came up bloody but shrugged it off and stayed in the game. CRT still managed nothing in the third and M.S. did the same and went down 1-2-3. CRT finally got on the board in the fourth with four to take the lead, 4-3. Three of those came off a huge blast by Taylor Zink. Jeremy Prior’s nice looking sac tied it in the bottom. There were nice looking sacs all around as Angel Shannon and Tall Tom Gilligan both had one in the fifth and then the Zink Brothers, Taylor and Tucker, each drove in a run to give CRT an 8-4 lead. Owen Murphy was feeling the “Synergy” and blasted a three-run homer to right to cut the deficit to one. CRT went down 1-2-3 in the sixth including a “CBK” by DJ Dave Hoffenberg. Zach “Sugar Cookie” Cook sent one deep for two runs to regain M.S’s lead 9-8. CRT brought in Jared Hall for his first game in the majors all season. Hall considers himself the “Catalyst” for the team but for him catalyst is spelled “Katalyst” and the K stands for “CBK” as he led off the seventh with one. Tucker and Josh “Purple Guy” Souza both showed their speed while scoring a run to regain CRT’s lead 10-9. They stranded the runners on the corners after Lemieux had a web gem catch on Shannon and threw out Tall Tom to end the inning. Tall Tom was not happy with his performance. CRT got payback, throwing out Lemieux to start the bottom of the seventh. Murphy was the second out and then Townsend reached base so it was Big Josh Tarleton time. Pitcher Ronzoni Hacker knows him well, having given up big homers to him in the past. Tarleton blasted the ball to deep center, Tall Tom tracked it and jumped up to snag it. He fell over the fence but held onto the ball for the biggest web gem of his career. He turned his frown upside down and CRT got the big 10-9 win. Clear River vs. Sushi Rolls The other game last week, CRT clinched the number one seed with an 11-5 victory over S.R. CRT was down 5-3 after five and got a six-run in inning six to seal the
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win. “CBK’s” were committed by Pike, DJ Dave and Josh Stevens and a “CMK” by John Gatto. Home runs were blasted by Ira Zane and Taylor for CRT and Matt Lorman and Joe Doherty for S.R. Schedule: Wednesday, July 17 Playoff Games 5:50 p.m./7 p.m. at Killington There will be a party at the Clear River Tavern 8 p.m. Monday, July 22 Playoff Games 5:50 p.m./7 p.m. at Killington Wednesday, July 24 Playoff Games 5:50 p.m./7 p.m. at Killington Standings Clear River Tavern 9 -2 First Chair First Stop Moshers Base Camp 6-5 3) Karrtel 4-6 4) TIE: Sushi Rolls 4-7 McGrath’s Sushi 4-7
Is relief allowed? Question: Kate and Rael are playing in a tournament. On the sixth hole, Rael’s tee shot rests on the putting green. There is interference by an abnormal condition on the green. She takes relief by placing another ball near a spot nearest of complete relief. Kate says relief is allowed but the original ball should be used. Is Kate correct? Answer: As long as there is an abnormal condition on the green, Rael can use either the original ball or another ball for relief. See USGA Official Guide to the Rules Of Golf, effective January 2019, 16.1d. Kate is incorrect. Golf clinics continue on 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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Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
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Foam rolling can be effective if done correctly If you have been around the fitness community for any length of time, you have inevitably seen someone rolling around on the ground with what looks like a giant hair curler. Most people look like they are in serious amounts of pain while they roll out their calves like cookie dough. But what the heck are they doing? They are using what is commonly referred Healthy to as a “foam roller” Habits to stretch or “roll By Kyle Finneron out” their muscles. But what is foam rolling and is it really effective? A bit of background The foam roller was patented back in the 1900s. It was first introduced to the fitness industry by the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM). Foam rolling has been said to be an effective way to stretch out muscles and increase mobility before and after a workout. Foam rolling works by applying concentrated pressure onto a muscle or group of muscles. When the pressure is applied to the muscle it will restrict the blood flow and oxygen to that area. Foam rolling can be considered a form of self-myofascial release therapy. Foam rolling, unfortunately, has gotten
a bad reputation recently due to a number of studies. These studies have found that foam rolling does not improve athletic performance. However, the studies also show that it does not decrease athletic performance either. But when comparing a joint’s range of motion before and after foam rolling, positive results have been found. Another reason foam rolling has been thought to be ineffective is that foam rolling is usually done incorrectly. Why we foam roll incorrectly If you’re at all familiar with foam rolling you have probably seen someone at the gym rolling back and forth quickly on the roller. While they are technically “foam rolling” the reason it doesn’t seem effective is that they are approaching it all wrong. Some believe this is just an education issue, that no one ever showed them the right way. While this could be true, I think there is another deeper reason. Foam rolling the right way, SUCKS! That’s the hard truth of the matter. If you are using a foam roller correctly it is not a fun experience, it hurts. You will spend your time rolling muscles over the dense roller to find points that hurt. Well, that already like sounds fun, but it gets better! Once you find that tender or uncomfortable spot, you need to keep the pressure on that spot until the muscle releases. Not fun! For a long time, I was guilty of this just as much as anyone else. I also wondered why I didn’t see all the results I was hoping
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Kyle Finneron demonstrates foam rolling the quad muscle, a common use of the roller. for from the roller. After finishing my Foam Rolling Certification, that’s right you can get certified in foam rolling, I realized that while the correct way is not comfortable and takes longer, the positive results are astronomically higher than what I used to do. Where to foam roll “So does this mean I have to roll out every inch of my body like the gingerbread man?” Luckily, no. There are a number of places that you should never foam roll. These include directly on your joints, your spine, and your abdominal area. If you are experiencing joint pain and your doctor determines that it is not a structural issue (bone chips, arthritis, torn ligaments, or anything of that nature) foam rolling could be very beneficial, if done right. From my experience, a lot of people
that experience acute joint pain, usually have a muscular imbalance surrounding that joint. Let’s take a knee for example. People can experience knee pain in a variety of locations. Including above, directly below or on either side of the knee. After checking with the doctor to make sure nothing is torn, the next course of action would be to stretch the muscles that are connected across the knee. These include your quadriceps, hamstrings, calfs and adductors. The most common groups of muscles that tend to be tight and lead to knee pain are the quadriceps (front of the thigh) and the adductors (interior thigh). These two groups of muscles can greatly benefit from the correct use of a foam roller. Kyle Finneron is the owner of Studio Fitness in Rutland, he can be reached at kyle@ studiofitnessvt.com.
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LEGALS ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #1R1010 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6093. On July 10, 2019, filed application #1R1010 for a project generally described as retirement of approx 2910’ of existing utility line and the construction of improvements for approx. 3816’ of upgraded line within the utility corridor along Bear Mountain Road. The project is located Bear Mountain Road in Killington, Vermont. No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before August 1, 2019, a party notifies the District #1 Commission in writing at the address below of an issue requiring a hearing or the Commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Such hearing request must include a petition for party status. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb. vermont.gov) by clicking “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number #1R1010. For more information contact William Burke at the address or telephone number below. Dated at Rutland, Vermont this 12th day July 2019 BY: William Burke, Coordinator. Districts 1 & 8 Environmental Commission 440 Asa Bloomer State Office Building 4th Floor 88 Merchants Row Rutland VT 05701 802-786-5923 William.burke@vermont.gov.
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EMPLOYMENT THE PLYMOUTH SCHOOLHOUSE is seeking to hire a Program Director/Classroom Teacher for its Early Childhood Program. Contact Lauren Skaskiw at 802-417-6895. 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. 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. CASHIER: A.M. preferable. PT/FT/Year round. Competitive wage. Killington. Please call 802-558-0793. DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook. Experience would be great, but if you enjoy working with food, we will train. Competitive wage. Please call 802558-0793.
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In 2016, Vermont saw such a robust maple season that Morse Farm in Montpelier put its precious product on sale.
VT Maple:
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In response, correction to, letter from Mark Isselhardt, July 3
price per gallon of Vermont syrup was $45.30. That seasons and the number for Franklin County is must refer to the 13 percent that’s either sold retail 500,000 gallons. The rest of the state produced 1.5 million gallons (total 2 million). If what he says is true, or wholesale. Isselhardt also states that 87 percent then Franklin County must now be producing 1.6 mil- of Vermont syrup is sold in bulk. Most bulk syrup is sold to large Vermont packers. Bulk prices have lion gallons, an increase of over 1.1 million gallons. If that’s true, then Vermont is now producing 65 percent dropped 30 percent in the east the past 8 years. Today, producers receive from $20 to $25 per gallon for that of the U.S. crop instead of 47 percent. However, the 87 percent Vermont bulk syrup. Average that with 13 2019 USDA-NASS report doesn’t indicate that. I have percent at $45.30 and the Verto believe Franklin County is still mont maple producer receives an in the 500,000 gallon range. ... THE VERMONT average price of less than $30 per Isselhardt also states that Essex gallon. Not $45.30. and Caledonia counties are big MAPLE PRODUCER Isselhardt also states New York production areas. Wrong again! and New Hampshire are the U.S. In my 32 years of doing Vermont’s RECEIVES AN second producers. He’s right on maple schools, Essex wasn’t even AVERAGE PRICE OF New York, wrong on New Hampconsidered to be a maple county. shire. New York produces about Five years ago a huge out of state LESS THAN $30 PER 800,000 gallons. Maine is No. 3 corporation bought 4,400 acres GALLON. NOT $45.30. with over 500,000 gallons. (Sevand now tap 500,000 taps, but the eral years ago, Maine was the No. county is still a long way from the 2 gatherer. The state produces 32 percent of the U.S. top. crop. New Hampshire and nine other states produce One hundred years ago, St. Johnsbury was conthe remaining 20 percent of U.S. crop). sidered to be the maple center of the world. That Bill Clark,Pawlet, past president of the Vermont was then, this is now. Caledonia today is not a huge Maple Sugar Makers Association and past president of producing area. For years, Orleans County has been the International Maple Syrup Institute No. 2. I expect it still is and I have to believe Chittenden, Lamoille and maybe even Washington counties are next. The USDA report also indicated that the average
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Cape Air gets two-year contract extension to provide EAS service to Rutland area Proposal lacked local support, financial savings lead to USDOT decision
By Ed Larson and Polly Mikula
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) released its decision to select Cape Air to continue to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to the Southern Vermont Regional Airport for the next two years. The order was made June 27, 2019, and is for the term Nov, 1, 2019 through Oct. 31, 2021. The announcement surprised many and stirred some up some controversy and questions locally, as a study committee had cast their vote for the alternative proposal submitted by Boutique Airlines. Questions included who made recommendations to the USDOT sup-
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the local committee looking at both the Cape Air and Boutique Air bids backed the proposed service from Boutique Air over Cape Air unanimously. On May 1, 2019, the Department requested the recommendation from the community of Rutland regarding this EAS carrier-selection. In response, Rutland Mayor David Allaire wrote a letter supporting the proposal put forward by Boutique Air. In his letter, Allaire stated that among the reasons Boutique should be selected was “a more modern fleet of planes… an [on board] lavatory for customer comforts... [and] options for future flights to desirable destinations.” Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation at the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), also submitted a letter supporting Boutique Air’s proposal. In his letter, Flynn stated: “VTrans feels that the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft that Boutique Air is proposing is a tested and reliable aircraft. We think that this aircraft has advantages over the Cape Air proposed aircraft as it has a pressurized cabin and has an enclosed lavatory from which our Vermont passengers will benefit. VTrans also feels that the fact that Boutique Air
will be flying with a 2-pilot crew is an enormous safety advantage over the Cape Air single pilot crew.” On the other side, Jet Blue’s director of alliances and partnerships, Tracy Bink, placed Jet Blue’s support behind Cape Air. Cape Air has been a support carrier for Jet Blue and serviced Rutland since 2007. Bink stated that the Rutland Community would have access to Jet Blue’s “ever improving portfolio of 71 destinations from Boston’s Logan Airport.” The USDOT decision to select Cape Air over Boutique Air stated, “While the Department is not selecting the community’s preferred carrier, Cape Air’s proposal meets four of the five selection factors.” The five factors include: service reliability; contractual and marketing arrangements with a larger carrier to the hub; interline arrangements with a larger carrier at the hub; community views, giving substantial weight to the views of the elected officials representing the users; and whether the carrier has included a plan in its proposal to market its services to the community. Cape Air’s proposal did not meet the community Cape Air, page 39
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Cape Air:
Selection of Cape Air service is questioned
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Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mayor support criterion, but met the others acAllaire, as well as state officials, in which cording to the USDOT decision. he expressed interest in Boutique Air’s Additionally, and perhaps most rental car division. He stated the rental importantly, the USDOT decision concar situation at RUT airport is limited tinues: “the Department is mindful of with nothing onsite, so a service like this its fiduciary responsibilities and needs would be convenient. Beitzel stated that to consider here the relative subsidy a shuttle for passengers to ski resorts and requirement of the two proposals. Boutique Air’s subsidy request for a two-year business trip rentals would be beneficial and that Boutique Air desired to speak contract term would cost the Federal with ski resort officials about “what inGovernment $576,254 more than Cape terest there would be in other flights and Air’s subsidy request for a two-year route options.” contract term (Boutique Air’s two year Beitzel went on to ask: “Mary or Tyler, subsidy of $4,033,087 vs. Cape Air’s would you want to connect them with two-year subsidy of $3,456,833). Given the right people?” the significant cost increase of Boutique Air’s proposal over Cape Air’s proposal, the DepartBOUTIQUE AIR’S SUBSIDY ment is unable to justify such an addition.” REQUEST FOR A TWO-YEAR USDOT further stated: CONTRACT TERM WOULD COST “During the course of Rutland’s current EAS term, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT no information has come to the Department’s atten$576,254 MORE THAN CAPE AIR’S tion that the community SUBSIDY REQUEST. was unhappy with Cape Air’s service.” On May 22, Shawn Simpson, the CEO However, “regarding the reselection of of Boutique Air, sent Mayor Allaire an Cape Air for a two-year term over a fouremail in which he stated, “I wanted to year term, the Department has decided thank you for supporting our bid to serve to award the contract for a two-year Rutland… We are excited about coming term since Cape Air did not secure the support of the community,” the decision there to start service, of course, and am very confident that people will like and continued. appreciate what we have to offer.” Community involvement Simpson , however, did warn Allaire At a May 21, meeting of the board that there could be some reluctance on of directors of the Rutland Economic the part of the DOT to grant this due to Development Corporation, Tyler Richardson, executive director at the Rutland the increase in cost, but any additional nudges from federal officials (i.e. conEconomic Development Corporation gress people and/or senators) does not stated that there had been a strong comhurt, and it looks like that may already munity interest, which sent a loud and be in the works.” clear message that people are utilizing Boutique had also bid for the EAS the airport and want to be involved. contract in 2017. It did not receive comOn April 13, airport manager Chris munity support that time and lost the Beitzel sent and email to Tyler Richbid to Cape Air that year as well. ardson, Mary Cohen at the Rutland
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