Mountain Times: Volume 48, Number 22 - May 29 - June 4, 2019 by Polly Lynn

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Volume 48, Number 22

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Killington to get night bus transportation

By Jerry LeBlond

STAGE RACE ROLLS BY Riders in the 23rd Killington Stage Race were welcomed with warm weather over Memorial Day weekend. See photos, page 15

By Curt Peterson The Killington Select Board is investing $5,500 to finance two additional buses between Killington and Rutland during the summer months. The estimated total cost of adding two additional daily buses is $53,000, according to Selectman Jim Haff, who made the request at a May 21 meeting. “A group of local businesses came to me last winter complaining that they lose their employees every spring because they can’t get home when work is done,” Haff told the Mountain Times. “During the winter they can catch the last bus at midnight, after the bars and restaurants close. But as soon as Easter comes, the late buses stop running – the last bus is at 5:30 p.m. and workers would be stranded. So they quit for the summer and get other jobs.” The new bus service routes will begin June 1, Haff said. The schedule will cover Easter to Thanksgiving going forward. “And remember,” Haff added, “this isn’t just for employees of local businesses – people come to off-season music events and activities on the buses as well.” VTrans has agreed to provide 80 percent of the cost of the new bus routes, Haff said. The town’s contribution is 10 percent of the balance, and the Killington Pico Area Association will solicit the remaining 10 Bus routes, page 5

Paramount Theatre launches local production group By Katy Savage

There are no stars, Director Tim Rice told his cast at the Paramount Theatre. “Everybody in this group is as important as everybody else,” Rice said as he stood on stage and spoke to the cast in seats below him. “You’re going to be working very hard and having a lot of fun.” Rice was setting the tone as director of his first large musical, “Mamma Mia!,” which is hitting the stage at the Paramount Theatre this November. “It’s a lot of work,” Rice later said in an interview. “It’s a big effort.” The play is the first to be performed by the new Paramount Players group, featuring an all local cast and crew.

Rutland County has Vermont’s lowest home acquisition cost as a percentage of median income. That’s the key finding of a new study by Sargeant Appraisal Service, which says home ownership costs here are dramatically lower than many areas of the state – a fact regional marketers plan to tout to prospects considering a move to the Green Mountain State.

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“RUTLAND COUNTY BUYERS ARE EFFECTIVELY PAYING 85 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR FOR A HOME,” SAID SEAN SARGEANT By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger

Carris Reels makes all the cardboard spools that it uses. Here, a worker monitors rolls of paper that are fed through an assembly line, covered in glue, and then layered into long rolls.

$140 million firm takes employee ownership seriously A NEW RECORD A 2,000 square foot home sold for $2.9 million in Killington, breaking sales records for the area since MLS started tracking records in 2001. Page 2

The idea for the Paramount Players came together about a year ago. Rice and his husband, Leif Erickson, a choreographer and local eye doctor, wanted to put together an up-lifting play. They pitched the idea to Paramount Theatre. “We thought this would be a good way to bring all of the groups together,” Rice said. The Paramount Players formed at a time when many local theater groups have shrunk or stopped doing musicals. “We haven’t seen as much activity as there was in the past,” Rice said. “It’s expensive to put together the big musicals. When the economy was not thriving, that had an impact on it.” Players, page 4

Study finds Rutland has state’s lowest home costs by income

HIKE THE TRAILS Held the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day celebrates all trails on public land. Several organizations have events June 1. Page 12

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By Anne Wallace Allen, VTDigger PROCTOR —Although the premise of Carris Reels is simple (“We make squares into circles,” as CEO Dave Ferraro puts it) there are many parts involved, and most of those parts are made at one of the company’s premises. The wire and cable reel company makes the long bolts that hold its reels. It does its own shipping with its fleet of six trucks, which the company services in its own

garage. It operates a freight dispatch of sorts that enables it to fill the trucks on their return trips so they’re not running empty. The company, with $140 million in annual revenues, owns plastic plants in Rutland, Virginia, Mexico and Texas where it makes the plastic parts for its spools, and a mill where it machines plywood for the wooden components. Research and development happens at the company’s Center Rutland facility. Carris Reels, page 31

“Rutland County buyers are effectively paying 85 cents on the dollar for a home,” said Sean Sargeant, principal of Sargeant Appraisal Service. “They can use this savings to ‘buy-up’ in quality and condition, or just keep the difference in their wallet.” Sargeant said affordability metrics by county are determined through analysis of the median home price, property taxes, insurance costs, salary, and median income. The affordability ratio shows the percentage of the median county income required to afford the medianpriced home in Rutland County is just 85 percent. “Rutland County has the best affordability metrics in Vermont, but with the lowest active inventory in 12 years, it may never be this affordable again,” Sargeant said. “That makes it a great time for buyers to get into the market, and a wonderful opportunity for people considering selling to put their homes on the market.” Steve Costello, a Green Mountain Power vice president and co-chair of the Rutland Regional Marketing Committee, said Sargeant’s study showed a significant advantage to buying in Rutland County. “For starters, the data show Rutland County home buyers, page 31

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This Killington home located at 647 Trailview Drive sold for $2.9 million, breaking MLS records.

Killington home sells for $2.9 million, breaks records A Killington home that sold for $2.9 million has broken sales records. The sale in May was the highest priced sale of a home in the area since the MLS started tracking sales in 2001. The custom built home features granite countertops, a 2,000-square-foot deck and a three-story high native Vermont granite fireplace, which stands prominently in the center of the great room on the first floor. RE/MAX Summit agent Joshua Lemieux facilitated the sale of the 647 Trailview Drive listing.

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to over 500 contractors and property managers in these communities. To assist with training, EPA developed and will host an hour-long online presentation on Wednesday, June 5 at 11 a.m. Following these outreach activities, EPA will conduct spot inspections of entities engaged in work involving lead paint renovations. These inspections and any enforcement follow-up will help make sure entities comply with the rules to ensure they are using methods that will prevent exposure to lead paint. “Reducing exposure to lead is a top priority for EPA,” said EPA Acting Regional Administrator Deb Szaro. “This place-based initiative in Vermont will allow us to work with our state and local counterparts to increase awareness and improve compliance with lead paint renovation laws, therefore, reducing the risk of childhood lead exposure.” EPA’s RRP Rule is designed to prevent children’s exposure to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards resulting from renovation, repair and painting projects in pre-1978 residences, schools and other buildings where children are present. If lead-painted surfaces are to be disturbed at a job site, the rule requires individual renovators to complete an initial 8-hour accredited training course and the company or firm that they work for to be certified by EPA. These baseline requirements are critical to ensuring that companies take responsibility for their employees following proper lead safe work practices by containing and managing lead dust and chips created during such projects. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to lead paint exposure, which can cause lifelong impacts including developmental impairment, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, reduced attention span, hyperactivity and behavioral problems. Because New England has a lot of older housing stock, lead paint is still frequently present in buildings that were built before 1978, when lead paint was banned.

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Staff report Two covered bridges in Woodstock have been damaged by oversized vehicles. The Taftsville bridge was hit by a piece of equipment on a trailer May 20, while the Lincoln bridge was hit by a driver carrying landscaping equipment that made his truck too tall for the bridge’s 10-foot opening on May 15. The driver broke several of the upper collar ties and damaged some beams. “I’ve never ever seen anything like it,” Town Manager Phil Swanson said in a May 21 Select Board meeting. Swanson said the damage is similar to what was done in Tropical Storm Irene. Swanson said the driver of the Lincoln bridge incident said although he was afraid the bridge would collapse around him, he decided to keep driving. Both bridges date back to the 1800s. The Taftsville covered bridge was built in 1836 and is one of the oldest covered bridges in the nation, while the Lincoln covered bridge was built in 1877 by R.W. Pinney and B.H. Pinney and could be the only surviv-

ing wood bridge that uses the Pratt truss design, a triangular truss form more commonly used in metal bridges later. Swanson said the hefty damage to the Lincoln bridge will take time to repair. “This is not the time of year to be looking for a contractor,” he said. “Simple as that.” Swanson found renovation plans from 1998 to help with the rehabilitation efforts of the Lincoln bridge. “We’re advertising for an engineer now,” Swanson said. The bridge repair is likely to be costly. The bridge is covered under insurance from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, Swanson said. The VLCT will bill the driver’s insurance company to recoup costs. The Lincoln bridge is closed to traffic for the time being while the Taftsville bridge, which sustained less damage, is open and will be an easier fix with a cost estimate between $3,000 to $4,000, Swanson said. It’s unclear when the repair work will be done to either bridge.

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New local troupe to rehearse for first big musical

continued from page 1 Pritchard, a 6th grade teacher in ClarenThe historic Paramount Theatre, which don. “It’s bringing a lot of people together. is frequently used for national touring We don’t have a lot of opportunity for shows, seemed like an ideal place to showmusicals in this area.” case the local talent. The play features acThe cast sat in the seats and hummed tors and actresses from local theater groups “Amazing Grace,” following musical direcfrom as far away as Manchester. tor David Castonguay’s lead. “We have the assets,” said Paramount “Let’s make some harmony,” CastonTheatre Programing Director Eric Mallette, guay said as the group laughed and kept who will be the co-producer for “Mamma humming. Mia!” “We have so much talent overflow“Let’s try Episcapalian,” Castonguay ing...why not use it?” called out as the group started humming The nonprofit production is operating again. on a tight $40,000 budget. Rice, who works in biotech sales, has a “THERE’S A TREMENDOUS background in acting and producing shows in local AMOUNT OF LOCAL TALENT IN THIS town halls. This is his first AREA,” SAID JEAN MEE large musical. “I’m a little nervous,” he Castonguay talked about the imporadmitted. About 70 people auditioned for 40 roles. tance of the cast learning their parts. While Rice is getting ready to direct, “There’s a tremendous amount of Erickson, a former figure skater, is getlocal talent in this area,” said Jean Mee, a ting ready to choreograph. Erickson said Rutland resident who is playing the lead the dance routines will be similar to the role—Donna Sheridan. “They are waiting Broadway choreography. for someone to pull it out of them. “This is something that can draw the Some of the actors have worked in sevtheater community back together,” said eral productions together before. Others Erickson. were meeting each other for the first time. Rehearsals start in July and the play is “I was excited to learn about somescheduled for Nov. 1, 2 and 3. Tickets will thing else in the Vermont area,” said Allie be on sale starting July 1. McGahie, who lives in Manchester, and is “They’ll leave the theater happy,” said playing Donna’s daughter, Sophie. Rice, who grew up listening to ABBA muBonnie Pritchard is playing Donna’s sic, used in “Mamma Mia!” friend, Tanya Chesham-Leigh. “We need that today,” he said. “It’s a big community event,” said

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Dancing with the Stars is coming back to Rutland on Oct. 12. The cast of the ninth season is now preparing.

Dancing with the Rutland Stars announces 2019 cast Dancing with the Rutland Stars will return for its ninth year on Oct. 12 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The event benefits Kids on the Move and the Pediatric HighTech program of the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Association. This year’s cast includes star Jenna Baird, of the Baird Family Farm and professional William Kelley, practitioner at Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center; star Chandler Burgess, (“The King of Spring”) marketing manager at Killington/Pico Mountain dancing with Sheila McCutcheon, instructor at Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance; star Phil Hall, current assistant principal at MSJ, dancing with Katrina Werbinski, instructor at Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance; star Gene Jennings, image consultant at A Signature Day Spa, dancing with Sam Ho, instructor at Cobra Gymnastics & Dance Center; star Kevin Markowski, of McCormack, Guyette & Associates, PC, dancing with Kylee Lawrence, owner/instructor at Studio 15; and star Tyler

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White, ATC, iSPORT training coordinator dancing with Tracy Tedesco, owner/instructor at Fitness Made Fun. Returning in the judges’ booth are Dave Correll, general manager at Best Western Inn & Suites RutlandKillington; Bernadette Robin, director of business development and marketing for VNAHSR; and Claus P. Bartenstein, P.E., LEED-AP, principal at engineering services of Vermont, LLC. “Dancing with the Rutland Stars is a truly important event for the children we serve,” said event chair Carrie Allen. “Our cast, sponsors, committee, and event attendees have a direct impact on the services we provide to children in our community. We look forward to another sell-out event.” Tickets for the event will go on sale on Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. For more information about the event, contact Patricia McDonald at 802-362-6511 or email patricia.mcdonald@ vnahsr.org.

Evening bus schedule is proposed, needs matchng funds

continued from page 1 the issue. percent from its business members. Putnam made a proposal to add one bus at 7:30 p.m. Fifteen years ago, Haff said, there was a midnight and another at 11 p.m., and pitched the idea to VTrans. bus all year round, but usage fell off in the summer and According to Haff, many letters from local businesses the late buses were cancelled for lack of use. Since then supporting the need for the additional routes accompaKillington Resort and other entities and businesses have nied the presentation to VTrans expanded off-season activities and may have helped sway and events, and businesses are PUTNAM MADE A PROPOSAL their decision. busy all year. TO ADD ONE BUS AT 7:30 P.M. Haff said he is very confi“Like all ski resort towns, dent businesses will agree to Killington doesn’t really have AND ANOTHER AT 11 P.M. contribute their share. affordable housing for the “There’s no question in my employees we need to keep mind that KPAA members will pay what’s needed,” Haff businesses going. And the cost of providing housing is said. “But if they don’t, the town will foot the whole bill prohibitive. Most of the employees live in Rutland where and probably cancel the buses next year.” rents and real estate are more reasonable. One alternaCoppinger told selectmen he thinks collaboration and tive is to make it possible for workers to get here from co-financing of the new buses is a great example of how Rutland and back when their shifts begin and end,” Haff the town and KPAA can form a partnership to get imporsaid. tant things done for everyone’s benefit. Haff discussed the issue with KPAA Executive DirecKen Putnam was unavailable over the weekend to tor Mike Coppinger. Haff, representatives of several business affected by the bus schedule and KPAA staff met discuss the exact scheduling of the new buses. Interested parties may check on thebus.com website to find the with Ken Putnam of Marble Valley Regional Transit District – also known as “The Bus” – in the spring to discuss schedule once it’s available.

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STATE NEWS

Lawmakers approve new move-to-Vermont incentive program

By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger

Burton, the snowboard equipment and clothing company based in Vermont, has paid moving expenses for more than 50 people in the last three years as it seeks to fill its jobs in IT, product development, marketing, engineering and design. So the company was a supporter when state lawmakers looked this winter at renewing reimbursements for people who move to the state to work. On Friday, May 24, the House and Senate approved a workforce development bill that includes nearly $2 million

them who is looking for a position,” Worthley said. “Anything and everything the state is doing to get a better workforce base in the state is positive. I think this is pretty brilliant strategy.” So far, 33 people have moved to Vermont to take jobs through the remote worker program, said Sen. Alison Clarkson, D-Windsor and a strong supporter of the measure. Through the friends and family who accompanied those workers, the state now has 87 new residents, she said – nine of them families with school-age children.

NEW NEXT YEAR, UNDER H.533, IS A PROGRAM THAT WILL REIMBURSE WORKERS UP TO $5,000 IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE AND $7,500 IN PLACES WHERE WORKERS ARE NEEDED MOST. for various new attraction or training initiatives. On Jan. 1, the state started reimbursing people up to $10,000 if they move to Vermont to take remote jobs. New next year, under H.533, is a program that will reimburse workers up to $5,000 in some areas of the state and $7,500 in places where workers are needed most. Acknowledging that employers cite the worker shortage as one of their greatest hurdles to growth, the new program is for people who take jobs within Vermont. Even if the new workers arrive with a job in mind, the program will help Vermont companies, said Justin Worthley, senior vice president of human resources at Burton, which has 400 employees in Burlington. “Maybe they’ll have a spouse with

Clarkson said those who were asked about salaries reported they make between $50,000 and $100,000 annually. The average award was $3,700. Applications are still coming in, but the state has tapped out its fund for reimbursements until July 1, when another $125,000 will be available for the program. The new worker program was an initiative created by Gov. Phil Scott’s administration last year after the remote worker program generated thousands of inquiries. In his FY2020 budget, the governor called for spending $1 million in the coming year to attract more people to help reverse Vermont’s population decline. The measure that came out of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General

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Affairs contains $1.95 million for the actual incentives, as well as another $225,000 in marketing funds that can also be used for incentives if necessary. Anyone who moves to Vermont to take a Vermont job for any length of time would qualify for reimbursement of some moving expenses. People who move to areas where the labor shortage is most extreme, including the White River Junction, Burlington, and Montpelier areas, will be eligible for up to $7,500 in reimbursements. Only one reimbursement is allowed per household, and people won’t be able to move in By Glenn Russell,VTDigger and out of the state to SEN. ALISON CLARKSON, D-WINDSOR apply for more than one and Anthony Pollina, P-Washington reimbursement. voted against the conference commit“We’ll keep records as far as that is tee’s version of H.533. It passed unaniconcerned,” said Economic Developmously in the House, and it now goes to ment Commissioner Joan Goldstein. the governor for his signature. But there are some limits. The new “The remote worker thing has gotten worker incentive is only available to some good publicity, and I think it has people who take jobs that pay at least probably drawn some good people 160 percent of the minimum wage in here,” Rodgers said. “But I still feel that most of the state, which is $17.24 per hour. In areas with lower wages or high- we have a lot of really bright kids who are leaving the state to make more er unemployment, they must make money. We need to do more to take care 140 percent of the minimum wage to qualify. The Vermont minimum wage is of our own. “ Clarkson countered that Vermont $10.78 per hour; 140 percent of that is spends nearly $120 million annually just over $15 per hour. on scholarships and tuition for VerLawmakers who oppose the movemonters, and more than $50 million on to-Vermont reimbursements have workforce development training. argued that the money would be better “We need people here because we spent on Vermonters who are already need to grow our revenue,” she said. in the state. Sens. John Rodgers, D“This is building our revenue base, and Orleans; Chris Pearson, P-Chittenden; Incentive, page 9

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STATE NEWS

ANR announces correctional facilities’ compost success

By Jim Harrison

Prisons keep 572,000 pounds of food out of landfill each year by composting

For as long as anyone can remember, the end of the 2019 legislative session was unique and awkward at best. Late Friday afternoon, May 24, the House invited Gov. Phil Scott to address the chamber for his customary end of session remarks, after which the House adjourned until January 2020. What made the ending very different is that the Senate refused to adjourn and is now scheduled to return to Montpelier Wednesday, May 29. Senate leader Tim Ashe is holding out for passage of an increase in Vermont’s minimum wage and a new mandatory paid family leave plan with a new JIM HARRISON payroll tax. While each measure has been approved by both the House and Senate this session, the versions were different and compromise on each measure seemed elusive. On Friday morning, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson gave the Senate an ultimatum: “Pick one of these compromise options or we are going home.” The Senate had been holding up the state budget, a “must pass” bill, in hopes of strengthening its negotiating hand on minimum wage. That move backfired when the Speaker announced the House would 86 BILLS WERE amend a separate AGREED ON AND unrelated Senate bill with the budget APPROVED BY and call the Senate’s bluff. When no deal BOTH CHAMBERS came back from the THIS SESSION. Senate, negotiations stopped and the House proceeded to adjourn for the session, leaving the Senate all alone. Within the House chamber, Speaker Johnson received strong bipartisan support on her decision to stand up to the Senate leadership and adjourn. To complicate matters, the House and Senate must agree to an adjournment resolution under the Vermont Constitution in order for the session to be officially done for the year. While the House approved such a resolution, the Senate refused on Friday afternoon. If they don’t agree, the bodies have to return to the Statehouse after three days and find agreement. The governor may intervene if the dispute continues. While it’s not unusual to have disagreements at the end of a session on particular policy or budget issues, this year was much different, with the House and Senate leaders dueling it out between the chambers, with the governor largely watching from the side. The differences were largely within the Democratic majority and not with the Republicans. Meanwhile a number of other measures were passed in the past two weeks and will soon be on their way to the governor. Some of these include: • Clean water funding utilizing existing revenues • An increase in the exemption on the estate tax • Testing of lead in schools and child care centers • Waiting period for firearm purchases • Ban of plastic single use bags at the checkout • Regulation of neonicotinoid pesticides Harrison, page 9

Vermont’s correctional facilities compost nearly 11,000 pounds of food scraps each week. Annually, these correctional facilities keep 572,000 pounds of food waste out of the garbage. At the facilities, inmates separate coffee grounds, banana peels, and spoiled food before sending these items to compost facilities that feed the soil at farms and gardens throughout Vermont. Composting food scraps also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When food scraps end up at landfills, they produce methane, a greenhouse gas 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. “We are very pleased to see Vermont Department of Corrections tackling the food waste problem – the single largest part of Vermonter’s trash. We hope this inspires others to donate, divert and compost to reduce landfill volume and methane gas production,” said Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Emily Boedecker. In 2013, inmates at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) proposed developing a recycling program. Bob Arnell, CRCF superintendent at the time, loved the idea and combined it with a composting program. This composting program became the first of its kind at Corrections. “We are proud to... reduce the amount of food scraps going to landfills and thereby slowing down the creation of greenhouse gases. We partnered with Vermont Buildings and General Services to get food scraps picked up at our first facility in 2013 and then added more facilities each year. The program has been going well. Now it seems strange to think we ever threw these food scraps in the trash,” said Bob Arnell, now working as the Vermont Agency of Human Services correctional facilities operations manager. Solid waste manage-

ment districts and haulers, including Black Dirt Farm, Casella Waste Systems, Cloud’s Path Farm, Grow Compost, Myers Container Service, and TAM Waste Management, have trained food service teams at the correctional facilities on the best practices for separating food scraps from trash. As a result, they are providing haulers and composters with very clean material. “Our kitchen staff have set up an easy system to collect food scraps and separate them from the regular trash,” says Northeast Correctional Complex Food Service Supervisor Bryan Mitofsky. “We are proud that instead of being wasted, these scraps are turned into something good for our farms. We also order produce from local farms to help close the loop.” For more information visit VTrecycles.com.

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

OP-ED

Better to have no bill than a bad one

By Angelo Lynn

In a legislative session initially filled with the promise of progressive accomplishment, the supermajority owned by the Democrats was so poorly managed by the House and Senate leadership this session that the best move at this late stage, with two of the biggest issues of the year yet resolved, may be to call it an impasse and simply adjourn and start anew next session. The Legislature and governor have to approve a budget, of course, but rather than pass a minimum wage or family leave bill that is at best a last-ditch effort to avoid embarrassment, it’s probably best not to poison the well any further. The Senate’s initial version of the minimum wage bill took it to $15 by 2024; the House countered with some reasonable burdens that would be placed on the business community in light of a recession and set the annual increases to inflation, which would have delayed the $15 goal by a year under current circumstances, but could have delayed it longer if a severe recession hit – a fairly reasonable concern in light of Vermont’s struggling business community and job losses over the past several years. In good times, most Vermonters agree workers’ wages need to increase, but in bad times few would agree businesses should be strapped so thin they might be forced out of business. A little common sense in light of a likely recession makes the House’s version far more realistic. “Realistic” is an imporIT’S UNLIKELY tant benchmark since Gov. Scott is very likely to veto THEY COULD anything that isn’t. And if OVERRIDE A Democrats can’t even agree on a measure they can supVETO. AND THAT port, it’s unlikely they could override a veto. And that WOULD JUST BE would just be egg all over EGG ALL OVER their face. Besides, at least on the THEIR FACE. minimum wage issue, there’s not much to lose by a one-year delay. Vermont already has a standard of living increase built into its minimum wage, which is currently $10.78, and will increase again in the coming year. The House’s version of the bill would have essentially increased the minimum wage by a similar cost of living measure. On the family leave bill, the House and Senate leadership made a tactical error early in the session when they rejected outright the governor’s proposal to raise funding for his family leave proposal through the estate tax. The governor proposed an inferior and unreliable source of funding, but the Legislature could have left it there as a fallback measure in case they couldn’t come up with anything better. As it is, passing a compromise measure neither House nor Senate members fully support, and whose funding source is not properly vetted, is a recipe for disaster. In short, no bill is better than a bad one. Is there a graceful way out? Admit the truth. These are tough issues with many options that have good and bad consequences. The difficulty is agreeing on the right balance of aid to workers without harming and discouraging the business community and future job growth. Most of us understand that. It was only the political hype ahead of the legislative session that made it sound as if both issues could be easily resolved within a blink of the eye. Angelo Lynn is the editor of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.

LETTERS

HomeMeds program showing immediate value for older Vermonters Dear Editor, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging recently invested in HomeMeds, a nationally-recognized, evidence-based medication management system designed to help individuals better manage their medications, and the decision is paying immediate dividends for older Vermonters served by the agency. To provide a bit of background information, HomeMeds is a product of the Partners in Care Foundation (PICF), and is a multi-step process and supporting software package that works to assess an individual’s existing medications – including old or outdated medications, and provide closer, ongoing monitoring of these medications after enroll-

ment in the program. The program, which only enrolls clients by consent only, also calls for medical provider intervention when needed, and works to better produce cohesive recommendations via a client’s physicians and a geriatric pharmacist. The goal? From a broad view, it’s simple. To help prevent adverse medication interactions and other unintended medication impacts that can result in added health complications and potential hospital readmission or extended hospitalization. Just days after SVCOA’s roll-out of HomeMeds to clients in Rutland and Bennington counties, the program showed its worth. HomeMeds, page 9

Wildlife stakeholders meeting needed

Dear Editor, It’s no secret Vermonters put a high value on outdoor recreation. Two out of three Vermonters hunt, fish and watch wildlife, totaling $780 million in trickle-down spending. Over the decades the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VF&W) has grappled with decreased revenues, in part augmented by the continued decline in license sales. Increased demands on VF&W from demographic shifts have put additional strain on their budgets. Frankly the proposed 2020 $24.1 million budget is already woefully short, and often-asked-for changes do not come to fruition. H.190, Vermont’s Wildlife Governance Bill, addresses one important issue: is VF&W addressing the demographic and cultural attitude change? This bill establishes a six-member legislative working group to find collaborative solutions and options for broadening stakeholder representation. This wildlife governance legislative group also addresses long-term sustainable revenue sources. OK, this legislative approach seems innocuous but it is not without political bias. I suggest a different model, a collaborative governance model, a volunteerism approach! On Aug. 30, 2006, VF&W convened with the second and the last of its wildlife congresses held at the Lake Morey Resort. All stakeholders were invited, including farmers, loggers, birders, bikers, hunters and anglers to mention a few. The attendance was very promising. The 2005 Wild Life Action Plan opportunities were discussed. Several key obstacles to the plan implementation were identified VF&W, page 22

The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

CAPITOL QUOTES On handgun purchase restrictions...

“This bill is a gun violence prevention bill. It not only prevents impulsive acts of self-violence, but also prevents homicides. A waiting period provides time to cool off, interrupting the impulsive chain of events that lead to self-harm or violence. We know that many suicide attempts occur with little planning during a short-term crisis, and that 90 percent of firearm suicide attempts result in death. Instituting a short waiting period lets the heat of the moment pass and helps to prevent the tragedy of suicide.” Said Rep. Martin Lalonde (D-South Burlington)

“Our goal is to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, not responsible gun owners. This bill is an important step in ensuring Vermonters are safe and our communities are strong.” Said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson (D-South Hero)

“I’m proud of the important step the House took tonight. S.169 moves us toward our goals of suicide and domestic violence prevention. This bill is an important public safety bill that will save lives.” Said Rep. Maxine Grad (D-Moretown)

CAPITOL QUOTES

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“I’ve talked to them: ‘Why don’t you look we think in a constructive way.” at jobs in Vermont?’” Worthley said. “They Nobody questions the publicity just laugh at me; they’re like, ‘There are no value of the remote worker program, which when it was launched last summer “THE MARKETING PIECE OF THIS generated a flood of news IS REALLY SMART,” WORTHLEY stories and social media posts, and thousands of SAID. “VERMONT NEEDS TO START inquiries about moving to Vermont. The worker shortTALKING ABOUT MORE THAN BEER age is creating problems AND MAPLE SYRUP AND COWS.” in many areas of the U.S., and other states and cities jobs in Vermont.’” have since looked into launching similar The remote worker program is one way programs. of showing people they can live in Vermont To Worthley, of Burton, the educational impact of the programs is the biggest part of and work elsewhere, he said. “The marketing piece of this is really the appeal. smart,” Worthley said. “Vermont needs Worthley said he has cousins in the to start talking about more than beer and Boston area who ski and snowboard in maple syrup and cows.” Vermont.

Harrison:

Legislative session rushes down to the wire

continued from page 7 • Economic development initiatives • Workforce development • Right to an abortion • Expansion of broadband deployment • Medical monitoring from exposure to chemicals In all, 86 bills were agreed on and approved by both chambers this session. Approximately 60 still need to be signed (or vetoed) by the governor as a large number of the bills were not completed by the legislature until recently. Assuming the Legislature has fully adjourned, the regular updates will

be less frequent for the balance of the year. I hope you enjoyed keeping up with the issues at the state capitol the past few months. I wish everyone a very good summer. I plan to schedule “meet and greet” sessions in the fall to get your input prior to the start of the 2020 Legislature. This Wednesday, May 29, I am planning to attend the Killington seniors luncheon at the Lookout Tavern restaurant at noon – hope to see you there. Jim Harrison is a state representative for Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and Mendon. You can reach him at harrison@leg.state.vt.us.

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SVCOA’s Registered Nurse Options Counselor met with an elderly couple to discuss a number of concerns they had around various issues, including that the husband had been falling regularly and was constantly tired. During the visit, our RN completed a baseline HomeMeds screening which showed that the husband was being prescribed multiple blood pressure and heart medications simultaneously by both his cardiologist and primary physician. The client was found to be taking two to three times the recommended dosage of each of these medications. The RN immediately contacted the client’s medical providers who were unaware of the overlapping, duplicative prescriptions due to chal-

lenges around electronic medical record integration. Ultimately, the issue was resolved through proper communication and decision-making among the various parties caring for the client, and a potential greater problem was avoided. The client and his wife were so thankful for this visit, and that the issue was identified and resolved. According to PICF, more than 11,000 older adults have had their medications screened for potential risks via the HomeMeds program since 2011. Alarmingly, over 40 percent of those screened had potential problems. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year there are nearly 100,000 emer-

gency hospitalizations for adverse drug events in the U.S. among adults age 65 and older, and adults age 65 and older are twice as likely as others to come to the emergency room for adverse drug events. In short, medication management among older Vermonters can be a truly significant issue, compounded by potentially dangerous mixes of prescriptions and over the counter drugs both old and new. And while the effects of medication mismanagement can be serious, the early results of our new HomeMeds program bode well for limiting such adverse outcomes moving forward, an outlook that we are excited about here at SVCOA. Dana McMahon, Rutland County Aging Services director for SVCOA

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

4,000 native trees planted The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) and a multitude of partners planted 4,004 native trees and shrubs at five sites in New Hampshire and Vermont this spring. These five projects covered nearly six acres of land along 3,200 feet of shore on the Connecticut River and its tributaries, including the Green River in Guilford, the Ottauquechee River in Woodstock, Charles Brown Brook in Norwich and two different sites on Clark Brook in North Haverhill. Planting trees and shrubs along these rivers and streams will help improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, filter out pollutants, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife. “This spring we spent three weeks planting native trees and shrubs at three sites, where private landowners were interested in protecting and improving fish and wildlife habitat and reducing soil erosion, and at two sites, where CRC had removed old dams in 2018,” noted CRC conservation scientist Fritz Gerhardt, who coordinated the projects with the landowners and project partners. “These projects would not have happened without the support and efforts of the landowners, funders, community members, and other project partners, all of whom helped improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and our local communities,” said Gerhardt. CRC purchased the 4,004 native trees and shrubs from the Intervale Conservation Nursery in Burlington and New

England Wetland Plants in Amherst, Massachusetts. More than 80 community members volunteered to help plant these trees and shrubs, including local schools, businesses, Americorps, and Trout Unlimited chapters. Additional project partners included the Two Rivers-Ottaquechee Regional Planning Commission, Ecological Connections, Northwoods Stewardship Center, Billings Farm, Norwich Fire & Water District, and Blackmount Country Club. Funding for these projects was provided by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, One Tree Planted, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, State of Vermont Ecosystem Restoration Program, and the many CRC supporters and members. Since 2011, CRC and its partners have planted more than 33,500 native trees and shrubs along the main stem of the Connecticut River and numerous tributary rivers and streams in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. CRC works with public and private landowners (farmers, towns and other non-profit organizations) by applying for grants to fund and manage conservation and restoration projects. CRC is a membership based nonprofit working to protect the watershed of the Connecticut River from source to sea through on-the-ground projects, public education and advocacy. To learn more or to support your rivers visit ctriver.org.

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with them when they move, or they may simply lose interest in maintaining an aquarium, and some tropical fish also can grow too large for their aquarium. There are several good reasons not to release aquarium fishes and plants into the wild. If they survive and reproduce, they are difficult, if not impossible, to control or eradicate. They can cause changes in the native aquatic environment by competing with native species. They can introduce exotic parasites and diseases. Some exotics may cause genetic damage by hybridizing with native species. And,

with tropical fish and plants can be fun and educational, but releasing these fish or plants outdoors can be harmful to native species and is prohibited by Vermont law according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Many of the common tropical fish and aquatic plants kept in home aquariums originate from Central and South America, Africa and Southeast Asia. While some are imported, others are raised here, most notably in Florida. Some exotic fishes are released into the wild each year by their owners. People may not

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as piranhas, freshwater stingrays and electric eels can pose a human health threat. Most tropical fish are unlikely to become established in Vermont waters due to our cold weather. But many species are now breeding in the waters of southern states. The goldfish, a native to China, is an aquarium fish now established in most U.S. states, including some Vermont waters. Vermont fisheries biologists recently discovered goldfish living in the sewer drains of Williston which connect to public waters. Aquarium plants such as Eurasian watermilfoil Exotic fish, page 11

The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

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Okemo program raises $5,128 to assist local organizations, families

For more than a decade, Okemo Mountain Resort employees have made generous donations to the resort’s annual Have a Heart Program that benefits local community service organizations. The 2019 recipients are Black River Good Neighbor Services, Springfield Family Center and Springfield Area Parent Child Center. The campaign began shortly after Valentine’s Day and ended in early March. Donations made by Okemo staff members were matched 100 percent by Vail Resorts EpicPromise for a total of $5,128.50 that was divided evenly between the three recipient organizations. This year’s Have a Heart campaign served as a springboard to launch Vail Resorts EpicPromise’s community commitment at Okemo. EpicPromise is how Vail Resorts brings its “Do Good” value to life by supporting the health and sustainability of local communities through charitable contributions and employee volunteering, the environment through the initiative Commitment to Zero, and Vail Resorts employees through the EpicPromise Employee Foundation. Each year, Vail Resorts EpicPromise contributes $11.4 million annually to local non-profit organizations specific to the needs of each resort community. Under this same framework, the company is actively working to operationalize sustainability through Commitment to Zero – a bold pledge to achieve zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill and zero net operating impact to forests – all by 2030. Through the EpicPromise Employee Foundation, Vail Resorts supports employees and their dependents in the times of need with emergency and education grants. Among its values, Okemo strives to achieve excellence by encouraging staff to be responsible citizens who make a difference by helping to enhance and support local communities. Employees are recognized for their contribution with a commemorative Have a Heart sticker that they wear proudly on their nametags. More information call 802-228-1600 or visit okemo.com or EpicPromise.com.

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Dakota Savage, a senior at Rutland High School, and Isaiah Nelson, a senior at Otter Valley Union High School, received Courcelle Scholarships from PEGTV. Bryn G.W. Doan, PEGTV program coordinator, gave the awards.

Two Rutland County seniors awarded $2,000 from PEGTV The PEGTV Scholarship Committee recently announced that Dakota Savage of Rutland and Isaiah Nelson of Brandon are the 21st annual recipients of the $2,000 Courcelle Scholarships. Savage is a senior at Rutland High School and has been attending the digital arts program at Stafford Technical Center. She will be pursuing a degree in fine arts at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Isaiah Nelson is a senior at Otter Valley Union High School and will be attending Colby-Sawyer College. He will be pursuing a degree in communications and hopes to connect people through media. The Courcelle Scholarship is awarded annually to a Rutland County high school senior who has exhibited a high level of proficiency and intends to pursue a degree in a relevant study at an accredited college, university or trade school. The scholarship honors the memory of Joe Courcelle for his pioneering work in local public access television. Courcelle was on the original board of directors, was an independent producer and helped establish Rutland PEGTV.

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

Meditation Circle

6:15 p.m. Maclure Library oﬀers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:157:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Free Knitting Class

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

Stanley Cup Finals

7:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD: Stanley Cup Finals, game two: Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 29

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.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

Animals Are Soul Too

5:30 p.m. Rutland Free Library hosts discussion hosted by Eckankar, spiritual teaching, about humans’ connection with animals and our experiences. 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. eckankar-vt.org.

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

THURSDAY MAY 30

Open Swim **

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

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m. Follow easy/moderate trails along the South Branch of Middlebury River in the Spirit of Nature Sanctuary in Ripton. See spring wildﬂowers. Moderate. Meet at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. 802-747-4466.

Playgroup

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

Story Time

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

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!

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.

Women’s Club Annual Meeting

6:30 p.m. Greater Killington Women’s Club 55th annual meeting and social at Summit Lodge, Killington. RSVP on club’s Facebook page. Refreshments provided, cash bar available.

Woodstock Talk

7 p.m. Rochester Public Library holds talk about book “Pilgrims of Woodstock,” never-before-published photos and interviews of Woodstock festival, 1969. Free, open to public. 22 S. Main St., Rochester.

Ascension Day Choral Evensong

7 p.m. Program at St. James Episcopal Church, 21 St. James Pl., Woodstock. Built around Feast of Ascension Evensong, highlight is “Te Deum” along with “Magniﬁcat” and “Nunc Dimittis.” Local singers can participate! sgjameswoodstock.org.

Vt Humanities Library Event

7 p.m. Reading Places: Art, Architecture and Gravestones in Early Vermont program at Rochester Public Library, 22 S. Main St., Rochester. Talk and slide demonstration on how art and artifacts can be used to understand historical experience while surveying the visual allure of historic Vermont. Free, open to all.

FRIDAY MAY 31

Open Swim **

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

Story Time

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

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.

Laying of Memorial Wreath

12:30 p.m. Laying of the Wreath outside the White River Junction VA Medical Center, music by Lyme Town Band, and shuttle to Vermont State Veterans Memorial Cemetery. All welcome to attend and pay respects to fallen heroes. Reserve a seat on the shuttle: 802-2959363 ext 5880.

Balance Workshop

4 p.m. Rutland Regional Medical Center hosts Gaining Traction: Improve your Walking, Balance, and Stability workshop on Thursdays, May 23-June 20, 4-5:30 p.m. in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center. 160 Allen St., Rutland. Registration required at rrmc.org; 802772-2400. $15.

SAP BOILER 5K RACE AT ROCHESTER TRAILS SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

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

Knitting Group

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

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.

Creative Shabbat

6:30 p.m. Rutland Jewish Center holds creative shabbat with musical guests Lisa Jane Lipkin and Jay Hitts. 6:30-7:30 p.m. dairy/veggie potluck. 7:30 p.m. Shabbat with musicians, followed by dessert. 96 Grove St., Rutland.

Cretan/Mediterranean Music

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music welcomes Ross Daley and Kelly Thoma to perform Cretan and Mediterranean music. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net. $20.

SATURDAY JUNE 1

National Trails Day

National Trails Day recognizes all the incredible beneﬁts federal, state and local trails provide for recreation and exposure to nature. The American Hiking Society and the trails community invite Americans of all ages and abilities to ﬁnd their own adventure and discover their unique story at one of the thousands of events hosted throughout the country.

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.

Poultney Town-Wide Yard Sales

9 a.m. Poultney’s annual town-wide yard sale day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine. Spaces along Main St. and throughout town.

Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale

9 a.m. Rutland Extension Master Gardeners annual plant sale with 1,300+ perennials at reasonable prices. Come early for best selection. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Beneﬁts Rutland Chapter of Extension Master Gardeners.

Sap Boiler 5K Race

9 a.m. Join the U.S. Forest Service and RASTA for second annual Sap Boiler 5K and 1-mile Fun Run in celebration of National Trails Day. Registration starts 8 a.m. Races begins 9 a.m. Free - run or walk. the Rochester Valley Trails behind the USFS Ranger Station north of Rochester village on Route 100. rastavt.org for details.

Wander to Wonder 5K

10 a.m. Second annual Wander to Wonder 5K to beneﬁt National Brain Tumor Society, started by survivor Alyssa Audet. 10 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. walk begins at Castleton University Pavilion, 338 South St., Castleton. Register online at nbtsevents.braintumor.org; or in person at event, $20. Under age 10 walk free.

VINS National Trails Day

10 a.m. Join VINS in celebration of National Trails Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore the VINS trails. All ages welcome. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

Trek to Taste

10 a.m. 11th annual Trek to Taste, a celebration of local food and local trails for National Trails Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St., Woodstock. Free event, 30+ organizations participate with tastings along the trails of the National Park. Guided walks, farm fresh food samples, arts & crafts, trail games, quests, live music, ice cream social. Trektotaste.com for full details.

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.

Basket Rafﬂe

11 a.m. Basket raﬄe to beneﬁt Otter Valley UHS’s Walking Stick Theatre at the school, Route 7, Brandon. Doors open 11 a.m. Drawings begin 1 p.m.

SUNDAY JUNE 2

Heartfulness Meditation

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

Love to the Rescue Car Show

9 a.m. Beneﬁt for Shriners Children’s Hospital, Springﬁeld, Mass. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Home Depot, Route 4 East (Woodstock Ave.), Rutland. Rain date, June 9.

Yoga Class

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

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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.

Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance Performance **

1 p.m. “Razzle Dazzle” - Annual dance performances by students of Miss Jackie’s Studio of Dance, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $18 for kids; $28 for adults. paramountvt.org.

Hike Into History

2 p.m. Mount Independence State Historic Site holds National Trails Day event, Hike Into History. Mark Brownell leads guided hike at state site, 2-4 p.m. 497 Mount Independence Road, Orwell.

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

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

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.

Roast Pork Dinner

5:30 p.m. Ladies and Gentlemen’s Supper Club invites all to roast pork dinner with the ﬁxings, beverages, and desserts. $12 adults; $6 age 6-12; age 5 and under free. Pawlet Community Church, 38 VT-133, Pawlet.

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.

Stanley Cup Finals

7:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD: Stanley Cup Finals, game three: Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

Rough & Tumble

7:30 p.m. Americana duo, Rough and Tumble – Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler – make return to Brandon Music. $20 tickets, brandon-music.net. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.

Mushroom Hunting Workshop

11 a.m. VINS hosts mushroom foraging workshop with experts from The Mushroom Hunting Foundation. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $63-$70, vinsweb. org. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee.

350VT Rutland County Meeting

3 p.m. Talk about what we can do to support food recovery in Rutland County, including making sure produced is picked at local farms and that food that is almost expired - but still edible - gets from grocery stores and restaurants to people in need. Grace Church, 8 Court St., Rutland.

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.

MONDAY JUNE 3

Killington Bone Builders

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

Playgroup

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

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Better Breathers

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

Open Swim

11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-7737187.

Monday Meals

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

All Levels Yoga

Tobacco Cessation Group

Stanley Cup Finals

TOPS Meeting

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. 7:15 p.m. Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD: Stanley Cup Finals, game four: Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. Free! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. at CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802747-3768.

Family Support Group

6 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s family support group at RRMC Leahy Conference Room D, 160 Allen St., Rutland. First Monday of each month. For families and friends of those living with mental illness. Free, conﬁdential, share ideas and suggestions.

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Michelob Ultra Softball League Party

PAWLET 7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern “Pickin’ in Pawlet”

RANDOLPH 6:30 p.m. One Main Tap and Grill Open Mic with Silas McPrior

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Chris P and Josh

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8 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Open Mic Jam with Silas McPrior

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.

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

Rutland Rotary

12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.

11 a.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768.

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.

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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.

Mendon Bone Builders

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

Legion Bingo

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

Chess Club

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

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BRANDON 7 p.m. Brandon Music

Daly and Thoma: Cretan/Mediterranean Ensemble

KILLINGTON 7 p.m. The Foundry Ryan Fuller

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Duane Carleton

A Night of Storytellers, vol. 2 featuring Miss Guided Angels with guests Acousticrush and Phil Harrington

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

10 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D

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7 p.m. The Foundry Guy Burlage

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Loose Monkeys

Duane Carleton

Jazz Night with the Summit Pond Quartet

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Open Jam Session with Sammy B and King Arthur Junior

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Open Mic with Chris Pallutto

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington The People’s Jam

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This weeks living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!

Killington Resort announces summer event schedule KILLINGTON—Killington Resort announced the 2019 summer event schedule including the addition of two new popular acts to the Cooler in the Mountains free concert series: *repeat repeat on Aug. 17 and Oliver Hazard on July 27. The full summer 2019 lineup is as follows: July 6 – Mo Lowda July 13 – Wild Adriatic w/Annie in the Water July 20 – Juice July 27 – Oliver Hazard Aug. 3 – Hayley Jane and the Primates Aug. 10 – Badfish Aug. 17 – *repeat repeat with Motel Black opening Aug. 24 – Remember Jones Aug. 31 – Ballroom Thieves “The recent artists added to the Cooler in the Mountain Concert Series line-up are great acts,” said Justin Pill, events and sponsorship manager at Killington Resort. “*repeat repeat is touring with Grammy Award-winning band The Black Keys later this year and Oliver Hazard has a smooth folk sound I know concert attendees will love.”Pill said. The free concert series takes place in the Snowshed Base Area and features barbecue and drink specials at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and dancing shoes. The first two events of the summer 2019 season, Yeti Total Archery Challenge and the Killington Stage Race, took place this past weekend alongside the opening of the Bike Park, Adventure Center and Golf Course, all while the longest season in the East rolled on

with skiing and snowboarding taking place on Superstar. Winter and summer operations are expected to co-exist one more weekend giving Killington fans another opportunity to ski and ride in June as long as conditions permit. Stay tuned to killington.com/conditions for updates on ski operations for the coming weekend. The remainder of summer is expected to be busy with a full lineup of summer events and winter improvement project work for the new K-1 Base Lodge, North Ridge Quad chairlift installation and snowmaking improvements. 2019 summer event line-up: June 14-16 – IDF Skate & Luge World Cup Tuesdays, June 18-Aug. 20 – Golf League Nights Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 28 – KMBC Bike Bum Race Series June 21-23 – Vermont Bike & Brew June 22-23 – Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride Saturdays, June 29-July 27 – Killington Music Festival Concerts July 1-4 – American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Championship Saturdays, July 6-Aug. 31 – Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series Bi-Weekly Fridays, July 12-Oct. 4 – Divas of Dirt Group Rides July 19-21 – Killington Wine Festival Aug. 3-4 – MAXXIS Eastern States Cup East Coast Box Showdown Sept. 9 – Lookout for Each Other Golf Tournament Sept. 14-15 – Spartan Race Sept. 15 – PSIA James Leader Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 28 – Killington Brewfest For more info, visit killington.com.

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The Killington Stage Race saw beautiful weather over its annual Memorial Day Weekend race. Top: The Men’s category 4, 5 open heads uphill on Route 107 in Stockbridge toward Bethel. Bottom: The Men’s category 4,5 Masters and over 60 heads past an iconic red barn on Route 12 in Pomfret. For results, visit killingtonstagerace. com.

Get into the “swing” of summer! Live Jazz at the Red Clover Inn & Restaurant Every Thursday from 6 - 9 PM Live Jazz from the Red Clover Trio Creative Cocktails and Seasonal Menu $5 Beers & 50% Off Select Bottles of Wine

Restaurant Open Thursday - Monday, 5:30 - 9pm 802.775.2290 | RedCloverInn.com Innkeepers@RedCloverInn.com 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT Just off Route 4 in the heart of the Killington Valley

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Intermediate: Age 12-18 Ensemble Aerial Acts (almost full) Road Show (almost full) Advanced: Age 13-18

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WRJ VA lays memorial wreath to pay respect to fallen heroes

Learn about state’s early history of at library event Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m.—ROCHESTER—Vermont Humanities Council presents Reading Places: Art, Architecture and Gravestones in Early Vermont at the Rochester Public Library Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. In developing their towns, early Vermont settlers created a wide range of things that spoke to their values, backgrounds, skills, and cultural attitudes. Architecture, gravestones, furniture, paintings, pottery, and textiles are evocative of specific people, places, and situations. This talk and slide presentation demon-

strates how art and artifacts can be used to understand historical experience while surveying the visual allure of historic Vermont. Presenter William Hosley is an author and research consultant with 30 years experience working in museums and historic preservation including the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. He has published five books and dozens of articles. The program is free, accessible to people with disabilities, and open to the public. The library is located at 22 S. Main St., Rochester. For more information, visit rochestervtpubliclibrary.com.

Thursday, May 30, 12:30 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—White River Junction VA Medical Center will be laying a memorial wreath Thursday, May 30, and providing a shuttle immediately after to the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The laying of the wreath will take place outside the medical center under the flag on the Veterans Memorial Brick Walkway at 12:30 p.m.

“The music is festive for Ascension Day. This brilliant and magnificent piece was frequently played at victory celebrations and other occasions of public jubilation during the 17th century.” The evening program also includes the music of English composer Henry Purcell, a contemporary of Charpentier’s, known for his church music. Orchestra and choir will perform the “Magnificat” and “Nunc Dimittis.” “The St. James music program is an opportunity for us to welcome the community,” said Lorenz. “It is also an opportunity for local singers to participate.”For more information, visit stjameswoodstock.org.

Wednesday, June 5, 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Wallingford Town Hall concert series will begin Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. with Steward and Slattery, at the Wallingford Town Hall. Andy Stewart (fiddle) and Mary Jo Slattery (guitar, vocals) will perform music from several roots traditions, including the exuberant soulful two-steps and waltzes of Cajun Louisiana, the upbeat fiddle tunes of French Canada and New England, as well as blues and southern mountain ballads. When not performing as a duo, these two versatile musicians play with the

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Wallingford Town Hall concert series kicks off with Stewart and Slattery

Evensong to features ‘Te Deum’ with trumpets, timpani Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Ascension Day Choral Evensong is set for Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock. Built around the Feast of Ascension Evensong, the highlight of the program is Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “Te Deum.” He was a French composer in the Royal Court of Louis XV. The composer set the “Te Deum” four times; the version to be heard at St. James is the only one he did that features trumpets and timpani. A large orchestra, along with soloists and choir, will perform. “It is very regal and ceremonious,” said Dr. James Lorenz, organist and choirmaster.

Music will be played by the Lyme Town Band. VA Medical Center leadership will provide remarks, and the Wildcat Battalion – Army JROTC from Fall Mountain Regional High School in Langdon, New Hampsthire – will have the honor of laying the memorial wreath. Immediately following the brief ceremony, a shuttle will be available for those wanting to attend the Vermont State Veterans

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2019 River Road Concert Series Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm Rain or Shine July 11: Twangtown Paramours (Sophisticated Americana) July 18: Panhandlers (Steel Drum Band) July 25: John Lackard Blues Band (Authentic Blues) Aug 1: Steve Hartman (Folk Rock)

Aug 8: The Shananagans (Irish & American Folk) Aug 15: Moose Crossing (Contemporary Jazz) Aug 22: Ball in the House (R&B/ Soul/Pop A Capella) Aug 29: My Son the Hurricane

Bring a lawn chair & a picnic! Enjoy the show. All concerts are free and all are welcome! Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington, VT

June 24-August 23 Ages 4-13 Pricing options range from $50 to $1881 with options to come play for all 9 weeks, weekly, or daily.

Little Explorers Ages 4-6 Jr Explorers Ages 7-9 Come explore with us through hikes, arts & crafts, swimming, games, and more

Rek & Trek Ages 10-13 Come explore the Killington Valley with trips to local parks, hikes, mountain biking, & kayaking To register or for more information go to killingtonrec.com

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Food Matters Lookout Tavern

506 Bistro The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm. Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about. (802) 457-5000

With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection. www. lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665 NDON MINI GOLF ME

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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 our Facebook for daily specials. Open Friday through Sunday at 7 a.m. (802) 422-4411

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Mountain Top Inn & Resort Whether staying

Choices Restaurant 506 Bistro and Barovernight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern &Rotisserie Chef-owned, serve cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally Choices Restaurant and featuring Rotisserie Serving a seasonal menu VTdelicious highlights 506 Bistro and inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and was named 2012Bar ski magazines

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Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast 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. www. killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.

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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

Vermont Butcher Shop

Vermont Butcher ShopAs Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll see and taste the difference.

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Ross Daly, Kelly Thoma to perform Cretan and Mediterranean Music Friday, May 31, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—For all lovers of world, roots and acoustic music, Brandon Music is delighted to welcome Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. They will be performing Cretan and Mediterranean music and contemporary modal music as part of a quartet with Tev Stevig, a Boston based guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, who specializes in a variety of plucked string instruments from the Balkans, Greece and Turkey, and Michael K Harrist, musician, educator and

producer who is also from Boston. This is Daly and Thoma’s fourth annual tour of the U.S. It comes on the back of their new and top-rated double album, “Lunar,” which was voted No. 1 by Global Music Network on the Best of 2018 World Music Charts. Concert tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. Call 802-2474295 or email edna@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information.

Saturday, June 1, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—In 2018 Brandon Music welcomed for the first time the American duo, The Rough and Tumble. The duo delighted the audience with their seamless harmonies, professional musicianship, their orchestra of unusual instruments and their great personalities, exuberance and engaging jokes and stories. They return June 1 at 7:30 p.m. to weave their magic and delight the audience once again at Brandon Music. Formerly from Nashville, The Rough and Tumble – Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler – now find themselves living full time on the road, in a 16-foot camper with an 85 lb. puppy named Puddle and performing almost 150 shows a year. Since forming in 2011, The Rough and Tumble has released five EPs and two albums. The albums are largely biographical, rehearsing the trials and tribulations as well as the fun times of being on the road full time. Concert tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. Call 802-2474295 or email edna@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information.

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MSJ names new vice principal Mount St. Joseph Academy in Rutland has named Mike Alexander has the new vice principal. Alexander, who currently serves as director of school counseling at the Slate Valley School District in Fair Haven, is looking forward to getting started in his new role. “Throughout the hiring process, I have been struck by the sense of family and closeness within the staff, students, and community that surrounds MSJ,” he said. “This has to be the number one thing that excites me about the job. In addition, I look forward to being part of a school with the reputation for excellent achievement in all aspects of a student’s high school experience, academically, athletically, spiritually.” Previous to his current role, he was a school counselor at Fair Haven Union High School. He is also retired as lieutenant colonel with over 25 years of service as a U.S. Army Aviator and Artillery Officer. During his military career, he served in many worldwide assignments including two combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. His many awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, four Bronze Stars, three Meretricious Service medals, and the Army Aviator wings. Alexander brings to MSJ a wealth of experience in leadVice principal, page 25

VF&W:

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continued from page 8 and in the afternoon, groups broke out into sessions for common ground solutions. Unfortunately additional wildlife congresses have not convened again. I strongly suggest VF&W have another Wildlife Congress and invite all stakeholders invested in the great outdoors. There is much common ground for all of us. One comes to mind immediately: the 6 million acres of land we share together and enjoy. This is the beginning step for a potential collaborative governance model, altruistic and for the greater benefit of our flora and fauna friends. As the congress evolves from breakout groups from this initial meeting, new alliances and communication networks can evolve and grow. Participation from non-consumptive users and educational outreach (especially students) will be key important issues. Equally important will be for the CG group to find new additional revenues. Let’s face it, VF&W will always be broke. These new revenues may be garnered into a separate Collaborative Governance Fund. VF&W and the Collaborative Governance group can share these funds with the CG model providing ideas and in-kind services. VF&W can provide their expertise. Vermont’s population of 630,000 definitely helps to increase the chance to succeed for this one-of-a-kind model. This novel idea will be a stepped and a lengthy process. Over time, perhaps in say 10 years, we Vermonters can have model to be proud of! So in closing, my flora and fauna friends are asking you for your help. If you truly want to help them and like the essentials of this model: please pay it forward by contacting Louis Porter, VF&W commissioner (louis.porter@vermont.gov) urging him to organize another Wildlife Congress and ask another friend to pay it forward. A groundswell of support is the only way to make this happen. Vermont is a special place, let’s show them. Pete Diminico, Bristol

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Aries

March 21 - April 20

ou keep riding herd on yourself at a time when cracking the whip is the last thing you need. Even if it looks like you need to be concerned, there are times when lying low long enough to get centered and regroup is more important than forcing all your ducks to line up in a row. You can hold on to the thought that things are deﬁnitely going to work out. Even if there appears to be hell to pay you have no reason to fear. In the meantime, underneath one challenge after another, this lesson came to strengthen your belief in yourself and your power to heal anything.

Leo

here is an opening that will widen to provide the space for whatever you want to put in it. The only thing you need to watch is the fear factor. The bigger part of you is ready for life to outdo itself and the part of you that can’t believe that life is as easy as we make it is beginning to see how stupid it is to put so much stock in things that other people, or custom and expectation, make so important. Getting over the need to worry about what’s next is gradually being replaced by a deeper sense that you can only succeed if you have the guts to listen to your heart.

Taurus

April 21 - May 20

ou’ve got about two weeks to ﬁgure out how to pull your head out of the sand and get this to work. I don’t know what’s hiding up your sleeve but it’s time to get real enough to use it to your advantage. When everything is on tenterhooks your ﬁngernails wear out trying to keep life from getting sucked into the abyss. This could be less about hanging on than it is about letting go. Do your best to keep your fears from have too much to say about how you decide to put yourself out there and don’t discount the possibility of a miracle. Trust me: If anyone can do this, you can.

ou are ready for whatever it takes to do the next right thing. Those of you who know what this means are on a roll, bringing things to fruition and making sure that it’s all going the way it’s supposed to. If there are problems they are there because your choices aren’t clear, and neither are your motives. Half of what goes on in this life depends on where you’re coming from. Before you go forward with anything remember this: nothing works when you’re coming from fear. Don’t expect any sureﬁre guarantees and pray for the wisdom to keep taking the high road

ou guys never have anything to worry about. As crazy as that sounds, you are blessed by forces that make it easier for you to ﬁnd a way to make everything OK. The next few months will see you coming out of the realm of restriction and compromise into a place that allows you to really stretch your limits. That statement applies to those of you who know how to let go. Before you can begin to understand how big you really are the need to let go of your attachment to the 3-D component will require you to bring all of your faith to the fore and let it guide you from here on out.

August 21 - September 20

ou have all kinds of reasons to believe that these pressures are real. If you really think about it, none of this is of any consequence. No matter how much you need to make it harder than it has to be, you’d do better to slack off and let life iron things out for you. Give everything as much attention as it takes to pass inspection. Beyond that, you are free to bring your energy wherever you want to take it. To keep trying too hard to be all things to all people isn’t going to work for you, or for them. Take a deep breath and give yourself plenty of room to do your own thing.

September 21 - October 20

he need to get real is being punctuated by the fact that the whip is coming down. In the midst of more than the usual amount of change you are looking at wondering how to cope with it. All of this was your idea; that thought has you wishing you knew how to correct some of the mistakes that have cropped up since your ideals got too big for their britches. Trace your steps back to the last time this happened and look at the patterns you create any time you decide to get too involved. The minute you see what’s true about this, your current predicament will be resolved.

Capricorn

eeting in the middle is always an issue with you. At the moment coming to terms with how much of this belongs to you is a big part of the lesson. It looks to me like you are accountable for all of it. The minute you embrace that, the sooner you’ll feel good about owning every bit of it. The reward for acting like a grown up will teach you so much about what happens when we become willing enough to get to the bottom of something. Stay tuned to your higher guidance. It will keep you touching levels of compassion and understanding that are worth their weight in gold.

Mother of the Skye

December 21 - January 20

ou had no idea that these changes would take you so far into the recesses of your primary issues. It has blown you away to see the curtain get raised on stuff that you never connected to your current situation. The extent to which you have learned how to shift your attitude has made it so much easier for others to start being who they claim to be. Larger choices and issues remind you that your life can’t be limited to the needs of other people until you get a clear sign from them, or from the “man upstairs,” that they are big enough and care enough to be worthy of your trust.

Aquarius

January 21 - February 20

ou have been tested by so many issues, at this point you’re strong enough to handle anything. It may be less apparent to you than it is to others but all this stress has turned you into an “other-worldly” creature, one of those people whose “stripes” have been earned in the depths of pain and despair. With everything that’s gone down in the last few years you have been altered to the core. And what’s going on right now is about to show you how much value there is in holding your own and in being strong enough to always let the light and your Higher Self hold the upper hand.

Scorpio

October 21 - November 20

November 21 - December 20

on’t let your rose-colored glasses color the way you paint your experiences. Some of what’s up in your current situation isn’t exactly perfect. The urge to make it all OK comes from the need to cover up what’s really true. Others are more aware of your denial mechanisms than you are. It’s so easy to see that you have a hard time accepting the reality of your situation, and even easier to see that you can’t keep running away from whatever it is that makes it so hard to forgive yourself. Nothing you do can change the past. Only in the present moment can life be renewed.

Libra

Cancer

June 21 - July 20

Sagittarius

Virgo

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

July 21 - August 20

Pisces

February 21 - March 2

he big question has to do with being at a tipping point. It is no longer a matter of “If” - at this point it’s a question of “When.” You’re smart enough to know that timing is everything. Don’t get too stuck on the idea that the changes that are lining up in front of you have anything to do with your Will. Your agreements with the Divine were made long before you were born, and this node in your realm of experience is where you get a chance to really step out of the box, or remain in a zone that will never be as safe as the freedom that will come the minute you decide to go for it.

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

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

We’re entering a new frequency

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

This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Pisces moon, with aspects that made me want to dig a little deeper into their meaning. I decided to say something about Pluto’s passage through Capricorn. It entered that sign on Jan. 26, 2008, and will remain there until it moves into Aquarius, on Jan. 21, 2024. Every good astrology book will tell you that whenever Pluto enters Capricorn, what we are charged with transforming is our relationMothers ship to, and our beliefs about, the Celestial whole concept of “who’s in charge Inspirations here?” By Cal Garrison Examining that question from a long-term perspective, one could say that for the past 13,000 years, the male frequency has been in charge of everything. It was the masculine force that held everything steady during our passage through the dark half of the universal cycle. At the tail end of that cycle it is clear that the male force has reached extremes of expression that make it seem as if our authority exists outside of us. Over time, the strength and protective energy that is intrinsic to this polarity reached its anatomical limit and morphed into total dominance. Our spirits have been locked up by the illuminati, the governments, the system, and by religious and educational constructs that deny the higher self and promote the idea that God exists out there somewhere, separate from us. The ultimate side effects of placing our authority outside of ourselves have rendered us impotent against forces that have taken their power to the extreme – or so it seems. My hunch is that by the time Pluto completes its passage through Capricorn, (a transit that will be active till 2024) new frequency sets will open the space for us to consider that our real power and true authority lies within. It will be interesting to see how all of this unfolds. Pluto isn’t one to suffer fools. When it’s in Capricorn the fools that it refuses to suffer are the ones with all the power. Anyone who holds power and isn’t using it to serve the greater good will be brought to their knees by this transit. Anyone who clings to the beliefs that the power possessors have systematically programmed us with, will be charged with reconnecting with their own truth and have to re-learn how to abide by it, instead of conforming to artificial law. The lies that have held us in bondage will all be exposed and when that happens all of the books will have to be rewritten and so will our history, because we have been living in darkness since the fall of Atlantis and everything we have been led to believe is false. Try to imagine what will erupt when these new frequency sets demand that the leaders of the world become accountable for their actions. How do you suppose all of that will play out? If what goes around, comes around, the Illuminati pawns won’t have a prayer. What will happen when every man, woman and child wakes up and realizes that they have been at the mercy of systematic agendas and false belief systems that have done nothing but hold them in bondage? The ones who don’t go into a state of cognitive dissonance, will be so pissed off, God knows what form their anger will take. And what will happen when the ancient truths reveal themselves to have absolutely nothing to do with what we’ve been told about our origins, our history, and our purpose for living? Think about that for a minute and see what you come up with. It would be naive to assume that this process will be a gentle one. Anyone who thinks it will be easy isn’t being realistic. Like I said, Pluto does not mess around – and Mother of the Skye, page 29

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Life, death, and black flies By Declan McCabe

I was in southern Connecticut a few weeks back to pick my son up from college. While he took his last exam, I took myself up a local hiking trail. Connecticut black flies are as bad as their Vermont cousins, and I brushed several of the little beasts out from under my hairline. It can be hard to think of these biting flies with anything but disdain, but they do serve important ecological functions. And in at least one case, they also solved a murder. Black fly larvae are little, black, and shaped like bowling pins. They live in rivers and streams, and on their back end they have a circle of hooks that keeps them from being washed downstream. This is essential for survival; drifting organisms can rapidly become fish food. Each larva attaches a clump of silk to a rock and then uses its hooks to get a firm grip on the silk. This leaves the other appendages free to collect food. “Appendages” is a loose term; like other true flies (order Diptera), black fly larvae lack legs entirely. But where there’s a need, nature provides a solution, and in the case of black flies, their mouth parts have evolved into an elaborate pair of fans. The fans open up like many-fingered hands with countless hairs attached to each finger. The open fans reach upwards, grabbing particles that drift by and effectively filtering the water for morsels of food too obscure, too microscopically tiny, for the average human, or fish, to notice. When my Saint Michael’s College students first find one in a preserved sample, I encourage them to gently squeeze the larva’s head with forceps. Long dead specimens will still open and close their fans right there, filtering the alcohol under the microscope. And in rivers and streams, the water is cleaner from all of this filtering. Black flies fatten under water and emerge as little flies that crawl on us in search of blood. For many of us, the flies are a mere annoyance; for some they illicit allergic reactions. Many of the fattened larvae and emerging flies become fish food. The pupal stage, between larva and fly, occurs in silk structures that are fastened firmly to hard substrates and would be challenging for the average fish to dislodge. And it is the pupal stage that brings us back to

the murder case. In June 1989, scuba divers discovered an upside down car in a deep hole in the Muskegon riverbed in Michigan. Inside lay the remains of a woman, well preserved by the cold river waters. Determining time of death proved difficult, but all evidence suggested foul play, and her husband quickly became the prime suspect. Among the evidence collected from the vehicle were three insect varieties, but it was the black flies on the car’s windshield that turned out to be the key witnesses. In fact the black flies were long gone, leaving only their empty silk cases to suggest they had ever been there. Yet these small silken structures were all that was needed to break the case. With Black fly, page 29

A bucket plan to go with your bucket list The Baby Boomers have re-defined everything they’ve touched, from music to marriage to parenting and, more lately, to what “old” means – 60 is the new 50! Longer, healthier living, however, can put greater stress on the sustainability of retirement assets. There is no easy answer to this challenge, but let’s begin by discussing one idea – a bucket approach to building your retirement income plan. The bucket strategy can take two Money forms. Matters With ththe expenses bucket strateg ou segment your retirement By Kevin Theissen expenses into three buckets: • Basic living expenses – food, rent, utilities, etc. • Discretionary expenses – vacations, dining out, etc. • Legacy expenses – assets for heirs and charities This strategy pairs appropriate investments to each bucket. For instance, Social Security might be assigned to the basic living expenses bucket. With this approach,

you are attempting to match income sources to essential expenses. If this source of income falls short, some people consider whether an annuity can help fill the gap. This is often not your best option and is a product sold by commissioned sales people. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company’s claims-paying ability. Annuities have contract limitations, high fees, and charges, including account and administrative fees, underlying investment management fees, mortality and expense fees, and charges for optional benefits. Most annuities have surrender fees that are usually highest if you take out the money in the initial years of the annuity contact. Withdrawals and income payments are taxed as ordinary income. If a withdrawal is made prior to age 59½, a 10 percent federal income tax penalty may apply (unless an exception applies). For the discretionary expenses bucket, you might consider investing in top-rated bonds and large-cap stocks that offer the potential for growth and have a long-term history of paying a steady dividend. Finally, if you have assets you expect to pass on, you might position some of them in more aggressive investments, such as small-cap stocks and international equity. Money matters, page 29

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

Killington Softball: First games showcase skill, depth, or lack thereof

ByDave Hoffenberg

The adult-league softball season in Killington got underway this past week. One game was practically over before it started and the other came down to the very end. McGrath’s Sushi must have been still in winter mode because they could barely field a team. They managed to stave off the forfeit but playing shorthanded got them blasted 14-1 by FCFSMBC. It was more of the same for them in their next game when they faced last year’s runner-up, Chinese Gourmet. Again they staved off the forfeit but yet again they suffer a crushing mercy loss, this time 15-5. Starting 0-2 is uncharted territory for M.S. Chi Go put on a hitting clinic right from the start, practically batting through their order, and scoring six runs. Chi Go put five on the board in the second before any outs. M.S. was finally able to play some defense in the third, holding them scoreless, but the game was already out of hand. They each put up a few runs the rest of the way. M.S. better find their teammates to stop the slaughters. The star of this game was team captain Bailey Peters who was one home run away from the cycle but still ended up going three for three with three hits, a walk, four runs scored and a RBI. The Karrtel and the Clear River Tavern, however, had an epic battle to start their seasons. The Clear welcomed the return of “Purple Guy” and “Mr. Pink.” The Clear’s MVP pitcher Ronzoni Hacker was away so veteran relief pitcher Jeremy “Jackie Blue” Livesey took over on the mound. He started out “En Fuego” shutting the Karrtel down 1-2-3 including a lead off “Cold Beer K,” looking, to Ronnie Crosby. That is the first “CBK” of the season. Livesey stayed hot with his bat, knocking in two in the bottom of the first, all part of a five run inning. Things quickly turned around with the Karrtel tying it up in the second and the Clear going down 1-2-3, including a “CBK” suffered by DJ Dave Hoffenberg. Livesey had trouble finding the plate in the third, walking the first two batters. New Guy Nick Davis burned Tall Tom Gilligan in left center for a bases clearing inside-the-park home run to give the Karrtel an 8-5 lead. The Clear’s bats cooled off and Josh “Purple Guy” Souza led off with a “CBK” and his teammates followed with fly outs. There were no runs scored by either team in the fourth and fifth but plenty of “CBK’s”. Nick Melotti and Mike Smith each got one for the Karrtel and Angel Shannon and his sidekick Mikey Pelland for the Clear. With two outs

SCHEDULE: Monday, June 3 FCFSMBC vs. Chinese Gourmet at Killington 5:50 p.m. Karrtel vs. McGraths Sushi @ Killington 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 Clear River Tavern vs. Chinese Gourmet at Killington 5:50 p.m. FCFSMBC vs. Clear River Tavern @ Killington 7 p.m. STANDINGS: First Chair First Stop Moshers Base Camp 2-0 Chinese Gourmet 1-0 Clear River Tavern 1-1 Karrtel 0-1 McGrath’s Sushi 0-2 and two on in the bottom of the sixth, Brett “Mr. Pink” Regimbald crushed a ball to the library to tie the game 8-8. The Karrtel gave the Clear all they could handle and again took a three run lead. If the Clear was to win this game, they would have to erase their second three run deficit of this game. Tall Tom Gilligan led off with a sliding double and then with one out, Tucker Zink knocked him home to cut the lead 11-9. Hunter “Down The” Pike sent one down the field with a triple, scoring Zink. Rookie Taylor “Don’t Call Me Tucker” Zink, saw the fielders playing in and took advantage. He sailed the ball over Chris George’s head for a game winning two-run inside-the-park home run.The Clear was moments away from losing their first ever opening day game. Taylor and Tucker Zink could be the new Bash Brothers. The wind came out of their sails in their next game as they were handed one of their worst losses in team history. FCFSMBC blasted the heck out of the Clear 23-3. Livesey lost his mojo from Monday and took his worst loss on the mound. He walked eight batters in the second inning alone as FCFSMBC hit through their order. They capitalized on Livesey not being able to find the plate and scored 13 in their first two at-bats. The Clear only scored in the first inning behind Mr. Pink and Purple Guy’s RBI’s. The second inning was ugly for the team but more so for Pike as he suffered a “CBK” looking. Pitcher Johnny “Too” Sharpe was too much for the Clear to handle. He said of Livesey, “He

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By Dave Hoffenberg

Josh “Purple Guy” Souza and Brett “Mr. Pink” Regimbald don coordinated outfits for the first softball games. was struggling, that is for sure.” The Clear players were flat and their bats were cold. Regimbald took over for Livesey to try and stop the bleeding. He was a little better, only giving up eight runs and four walks over the final three innings. He did give up a long three run home run to Mike “Bouff” Bouffard but was able to deliver a “CBK” to Max Rowe. The win was a solid team effort both on offense and defense. Tyler “Yello” Mello was a perfect three for three with a walk, three runs scored and three RBI.

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The Mountain Times • May 29-June 4, 2019

By Dom Cioffi

A course of action

I could get used to these three-day weekends… Like most everyone, I spent the Memorial Day weekend ensconced in a variety of activities. My son left for the beach with a friend’s family so my wife and I were solo from Thursday through Monday evening. We decided that since he was gone, we would knock out some house projects, so on Saturday morning I got started by cleaning the garage. That took me the better half of a day. I then made two runs The Movie to Goodwill to drop off Diary old bikes, some dusty By Dom Cioffi furniture, and a slew of dated clothing. After that, my wife returned home with a carload of plants so I had to help her get those in the window boxes and set into place around the house. I then moved inside to do some touch-up painting in the kitchen. I have a problem with touch-up painting because it always turns into full coverage painting since I’m a perfectionist. By the time that was done it was later in the evening and I was exhausted. When I woke up Sunday morning, I turned my attention to our cars, which both needed a deep cleaning. I took turns driving them to the ALADDIN carwash and then vacuumed and detailed the interiors. By the time I was finished with that didn’t want to be a jerk and scold them (which I had every chore, they both looked like new vehicles. right to do), but I also didn’t want to follow these two if I then did a huge grocery shop before finally finishthey were actually going to attempt to play. And given ing the day off by cleaning out my son’s room, which had that they both had golf bags, that certainly looked like the been overrun by years of junk building up in his closet case. and desk drawers. But just as I was pondering my next move, they When I woke up Monday morning, I looked at my wife and said that I was not doing anymore house projects and turned around and noticed me and immediately started to apologize. They encouraged me to hit through so I was instead going to dedicate the day to relaxing. I then grabbed my diver and got set up. The entire time I was rolled out of bed, grabbed a cup of coffee, and proceeded getting ready they were gabbing away about how much to spend the next three hours playing my guitar. fun they were having. After that, I went to the sporting goods store and I hit my drive and then grabbed my bag to leave, but bought myself a new putter along with a couple golf before I could walk away, one of the guys insisted that shirts. Once I had the putter in my hand, I knew I had to I take a beer. I respectfully declined, but before I could golf so I made plans to go later in the day. say another word, he cracked the top off a Corona and Unfortunately, there was no one around who had the handed it to me. At that point, I time for an impromptu had to oblige. round of golf so I HE CRACKED THE TOP OFF A I said thanks and then headed out solo, which CORONA AND HANDED IT TO grabbed my bag and started is fine with me. I don’t walking. And I also sipped on mind golfing alone ME. I SAID THANKS AND THEN that ice-cold beer, which I then as long as the pace on determined was the perfect the course is moving GRABBED MY BAG AND STARTED nightcap to a wonderful holiday along. I was lucky in WALKING. weekend. that respect because, This week’s feature, “Aladbeing later in the day, din,” had its own holiday this weekend by topping the box the course had emptied out and I played unimpeded for office with a massive opening across the globe. 12 holes. Starring Will Smith, “Aladdin” is Disney’s next attempt However, everything changed on the 13th tee box. at the live-action genre. The trumped-up musical brings As I came through the thicket of brush that surrounds the beloved animated film to life, but unfortunately fails the teeing area, I heard voices and then was taken aback to be as intoxicating as the original (mostly from the by the site of two golfers getting ready to hit. I stood there absence of Robin Williams, although Smith does the role dismayed because I immediately realized they were not justice). paying customers, but were a couple guys who had wanCheck this one out if you love the famous story, just dered onto the course from a nearby Memorial Day party. don’t expect to be blown over by the modernized animaThey were also visibly intoxicated. This was evident tion. not only from their horrible golf swings, but also from the slurring conversation that accompanied them. They were A “B-” for “Aladdin.” also oblivious to my presence. Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email I stood and watched and considered my options. I him at moviediary@att.net.

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ership and community building. “I am hoping to build strong relationships with all the stakeholders at MSJ - students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community at large. In this process, I will support the principal and uphold the standards and reputation of Mount St. Joseph Academy,” Alexander said. Alexander traveled the world during his military career, but is no stranger to the area. He grew up in Castleton with his three brothers and a sister. His father, Jim, was a long-time employee of General Electric in Rutland and his mother, Barbara, operated a daycare from their home. He and his wife, Debbie, graduated from Fair Haven Union High School in 1984. In 1988, he graduated from Norwich University and married his high school sweetheart. Alexander and Debbie currently live in West Castleton. They have two adult daughters, Elizabeth and Erin. Alexander holds a bachelor of science in recreation management from Norwich University, a master of arts in human resource development from Webster University and a master’s in school counseling from Capella University. He replaces Phil Hall, who has accepted a position as the assistant principal of Castleton Village School.

we are Soliciting bids for all trades for a new fire station project. Any interested parties can contact Tim to get bid documents and the bidding schedule. DEW is the agent for the Town.

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CLYDE Handsome Clyde is one of 11 dogs coming from Virginia on Saturday May 18. Clyde is a 4 yr old beagle and loves people, food and female dogs. Clyde and the other dogs can be seen on Thursday May 23.. Keep an eye on our Facebook page, Springfield Humane,VT as we will soon be posting all 11 dogs!

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Rutland County Humane Society

PENNY - 10-month-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black. I love being petted, and will stick out the tip of my tongue when someone pets me just right.

LUCY - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Boxer mix. I’m pretty chill and I enjoy going for walks and I have nice leash manners.

DIGGER - 9-month-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Brown tabby. I am a social fella and I do like other cats, so I hope I can have a friend or maybe two in my new home even if it’s one of my roommates here at the shelter.

BELLA - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Brown and White tabby. I am an indoor only girl and I prefer this lifestyle to the dangers I hear of being an outdoor cat.

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Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society ZOEY - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Boxer mix. I’m a high energy lady who will need lots of exercise and play time to keep me happy.

LILLY - 6.5-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Long Hair. Gray. I like my cheek and chin rubbed and if you stop before I’m content, I may tap you with my paw!

JUNEAU Hi! My name’s Juneau and I’m a 3-year-old neutered male white German Shepherd. If you’re looking for a wellbehaved canine companion that is sure to bring you lots of smiles, look no further. I love being around people! I’m the type of dog that will be a most loyal companion. And, I’m really smart! I know all my basic commands, and walk incredibly well on a leash. I’d be best in a home with no young children and no cats. I’m open to meeting new dogs, especially if they’re close to my size. I’m a big boy and I have a huge heart to match.

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CHEWY 6-year-old. Neutered male. Chow Chow mix. I’m a super cute fella who loves hanging out with my favorite people.

DOLLY - 9-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Tortoiseshell with white. I am a very quiet and loving lady who would like a nice quiet home where I can just laze around and enjoy my retirement years.

AMBER - 9 Month Old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Brown tabby. I am a spunky little lady who will come and quietly bulldoze you over with my cute affection.

All of these pets are available for adoption at

Rutland County Humane Society

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FREYA - 5-year-old. Spayed female. Siamese. Flame point. I am absolutely stunning but I can have a bit of an attitude when I’m over whelmed.

LOU E - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Pug mix. I’m smart and I know Sit, Stay and Down and I think it would be fun to learn more commands and maybe even some tricks!

PEANUT - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I love rubbing against ankles, chasing pretend mice, catnip and ear scratches.

MEECH - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic long hair. Black and white. There is only one thing missing in my life, and it’s a lap to sit on.

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Capricorn? Forget about it. He’s a tough old dude who will most likely raise the bar and call all of us to live up to a much higher set of standards – real standards – ones that are born out of truth. Our entire world is being rocked. The initial tremors are well underway. If Mother Earth is a barometer for what’s going on in the collective mind, the rising tide of quaking and shaking is a clear sign that this frequency upgrade will continue to be attended with some difficulty. The blue star that the hopi prophecies told us would appear right before the End Times was sighted in the fall of 2007, a few months before Pluto’s entrance into Capricorn. It was big enough and blue enough to be seen with the naked eye. A harbinger of the Pluto shift, the blue star was a sign that the apocalypse was no longer something we could sit around and theorize about. Facing whatever the inevitable might be, it now seems as if the task of stepping up, and being open enough to raise our vibration could be the only thing that makes a difference. In the next five or six years, our personal and collective reality will undergo a radical transformation. How this goes, may not be up to us, but it’s easier for me to think that maybe it could be.

Money matters: How the “bucket strategy” helps conserve retirement income continued from page 23

International investments carry additional risks, which include differences in financial reporting standards, currency exchange rates, political risk unique to a specific country, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. These factors may result in greater share price volatility. The Timeframe Bucket Strategy: This approach creates buckets based on different timeframes and assigns investments to each. For example: 1-5 years This bucket funds your nearterm expenses. It may be filled with cash and cash alternatives, such as money market accounts. Money market funds are considered low-risk securities but they are not backed by any government institution, so it’s possible to lose money. Money held in money market funds is not insured or

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guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1 a share. However, it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund. Money market mutual funds are sold by prospectus. Please consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing such information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. 6-10 years This bucket is designed to help replenish the funds in the 1-5 years bucket. Investments might include a diversified, intermediate, top-rated bond portfolio. Diversification is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not eliminate the risk of loss if security prices decline.

11-20 years This bucket may be filled with investments such as large-cap stocks that offer the potential for growth. 21+ years This bucket might include longer-term investments such as small-cap and international stocks. Each bucket is set up to be replenished by the next longer-term bucket. This approach can offer flexibility to provide replenishment at more opportune times. For example, if stock prices move higher, you might consider replenishing the 6-10 years bucket even though it’s not quite time. A bucket approach to pursue your income needs is not the only way to build an income strategy. But it’s one strategy as you prepare for retirement. Kevin Theissen is the principal and financial advisor of HWC Financial.

How the black fly solved a murder

continued from page 23 underwater crime scenes, detectives are tasked with determining the PMSI, or postmortem submersion interval. With a little knowledge of aquatic insect life histories, PMSI can often be determined, or at least narrowed down. And so, scrapings from the car windshield and elsewhere were sent to Dr. Richard Merritt at Michigan State University, one of the world’s foremost black fly experts. The timeline of the particular case hinged upon a few facts: the husband claimed that his wife had left the house on a foggy September night following an argument. He also claimed to have heard from friends who had been in contact with her during the subsequent winter and spring. The black flies offered a different opinion. By examining a few scraps of silk secreted and assembled by black flies on the windshield of a car, Dr. Merritt concluded that the car, discovered in June, had been submersed at least since fall of the previous year.

This particular black fly did not build cocoons during the cold of the Michigan winter, or spring; only during fall. And so these obscure, and sometimes annoying little flies, were used to refute the husband’s story of his wife whiling away the hours through winter and spring. Black flies, along with other evidence, sent him to jail for a 20year sentence. And although it is unlikely that the black flies swarming around your head or mine will solve any crimes, perhaps we can take solace in them cleaning the water and providing the link between microscopic food particles and the fish we love to catch. Declan McCabe teaches biology at Saint Michael’s College. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine (www.northernwoodlands.org) and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (wellborn@ nhcf.org).

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Mexico recycles 1,400 reels a week and the Vermont plant 400 to 500, Ferraro said. With 3,000 different types of cable being used to carry power, Ferraro feels confident about the future, and is investing in new equipment, thanks to innovations like autonomous vehicles and the advent of 5G cellular networks. “It’s a huge opportunity,” he said. “For every wireless router, there are wires running somewhere. Look at our paperless society: There’s an awful lot of paper.” As for doing business in Vermont, where workers are scarce, Ferraro said he thinks employee ownership helps him in hiring. “Everybody is pulling the wagon with the same objective of profitability,” he said.

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Chittenden (139 percent.) Ratios are lower in the Northeast Kingdom, but still higher than Rutland County. “In a nutshell, people can buy a home in Rutland County for dramatically less than in most of the state,” said Mary Cohen, executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce. “Add in our access

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