Mountain Times - Volume 48, Number 21: May 22-28, 2019

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Volume 48, Number 21 Your community free press — really, it’s FREE! May 22-28, 2019
Courtesy CSJ
CONGRATS, GRADS!
GMC and CSJ held their
final commencements,
while CU celebrated its
232nd ceremony, May
18-19.
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SKI, BIKE, GOLF!
Killington Resort is
open for skiing, mountain
biking, golf – and
has opened the adventure
center – for Memorial
Day weekend.
Okemo is also running
its summer operation
schedule, with golf,
mountain biking, and
its adventure zone.
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By Jerry LeBlond
RACE THE LEGEND
The 23rd Killington
Stage Race takes to
the roads of Central
Vermont, May 25-27.
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Courtesy TAC
A NEW CHALLENGE
Pico Mountain welcomes
a new event
to town: the Total
Archery Challenge,
a family friendly, 3D,
multi-course spanning
the resort.
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By Polly Mikula
The Killington Mall was sold at auction, May 21. It houses four businesses and four apartments.
Moguls owner buys
Killington Mall at auction
By Katy Savage
The Killington Mall has a
new owner.
Robert “Sal” Salmeri, the
owner of Moguls Sports Pub
and Restaurant, bought the
building on Killington Road
for $475,00 at an auction on
Tuesday, May 21.
“Call it a pet project of
mine,” Salmeri said. “I’ve
liked that building for years.
It’s part of Killington history.”
Salmeri, who was the
only bidder on Tuesday, says
he plans to bring three new
businesses to the mall.
The 22,500 square foot
building with four aces has
four residential tenants, and
houses four businesses – two
Pittsford man pleads not-guilty to killing girlfriend
Staff report
A Pittsford man pleaded not guilty in
court on Monday to charges of manslaughter,
domestic assault, grossly negligent vehicle
operation, driving with
a suspended license, and
leaving the scene of a fatal
crash after he ran over his
girlfriend, Melanie Rooney
on Saturday, May 18.
Police said during the
evening prior to her death,
a dispute occurred between
the two in Rutland City.
Hours later, Reynolds struck
Rooney with his truck in the
roadway at the end of her
driveway, located at 13 Market St., Proctor,
causing her death.
State police were notified of the death at
4:52 a.m., and troopers from the Field Force
Division and members of the Major Crime
Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigations
responded to the location.
Rooney, 31, of Pittsford, had been with her
boyfriend six months, according to Rooney’s
restaurants and two retail
spaces, including Outback
Pizza, the Killington Diner,
and the former Killington
Art Garage and Darkside
Snowboard Shop.
Salmeri declined to say
how the businesses would
change until he closes on the
sale. “Right now I’m mulling
over what I’m going to do,”
Salmeri said.
The building was owned
by Rodney Viccari who
purchased it in 1981 out
of bankruptcy. “I’ve had
enough,” Viccari said. “I’ve
owned it for such a long period
of time. It was a toy for
me. It was a place to escape
on the weekends. It got to a
point where I was tired of it.”
Viccari said Salmeri has
tried to buy the building in
the past. “He’s been itching
to buy it for a long time,”
Viccari said. “He has some
good ideas. I think it will be a
breath of fresh air up there.”
Salmeri, who has owned
Moguls for 25 years, said he’s
not afraid to work hard. “It
needs someone to care for
it,” Salmeri said of the mall
building.”I think businesses
being open helps the community
more.”
Nathan Auction and Real
Estaten handled the auction.
The sale will close in 45 days.
friend, Marie Rabtoy, 19.
“I was stunned. I was in absolute shock,”
said Rabtoy of what happened.
Rabtoy said she got a text
message from Rooney the
night before she died where
Rooney said her boyfriend
had beat her up.
Rabtoy said she was
shocked and asked her if she
was OK. Rooney said she was.
Rabtoy met Rooney about
a year ago and they grew
close in recent months. On
Anthony Reynolds Thursday before she died,
they went to a pub together.
“I noticed a couple bruises on her,” Rabtoy
said. “She acted really weird. She didn’t seem
like herself. She kept looking around like
someone was going to kidnap her.”
Rabtoy said Rooney had three kids. The
youngest is an infant and the oldest is about
10, she said. “This is a traumatizing,” Rabtoy
said. “This is a small community. This is not
something that happens very often.”
Child center forced to
close pending police
investigation
By Katy Savage
The Rutland Parent Child Center has been ordered
to shut down its location on Juneberry Lane after the
state found some teachers who weren’t licensed and
found children at risk.
DCF Director of Child Care Licensing Christel
Michaud said the department received two calls that
children had been injured in two separate incidents on
May 10.
“[The calls] really left us with concerns about the
staff’s ability to meet the children’s needs,” Michaud
said. “Until that can be addressed, we’ve rescinded that
variance.”
The location closed on May 12. Michaud declined to
give details about the incidents. She said the incidents
are being investigated by state police.
Concerned parents are pulling the children out of
the program.
A CHILD THREW A CHAIR AND
A BUCKET AT OTHER CHILDREN
IN A CLASSROOM WHILE ONE
CHILD TOOK HER CLOTHES OFF
AND RAN NAKED.
Mary Bernier said she called the police last Wednesday,
May 8, when she noticed her 4-year-old daughter
had a red mark around her neck.
Bernier was told by a staff member that her daughter’s
neck was caught in a parachute on the playground.
Bernier said she was never called about the
incident.
“It’s been a mess – an absolute mess,” she said. “It’s
been horrific.”
Bernier said her daughter had attended day care
there since she was 6 months old.
“I’ve been with them for four years now,” she said.
“It’s really disturbing – it’s sad.”
A nine-page report from the Department of Children
and Family Studies cited five violations at the day care.
The issues became present when a DCF field specialist
went to the facility for a compliance visit on April
18 and overheard “concerning interactions between
a staff member and the children in care,” a May letter
from the state says.
DCF field specialists visited the facility four more
times in the weeks that followed.
In one incident, a staff member yelled at a group of
3-5-year-old children to sit on the floor and watch a
movie on a laptop computer placed on a chair in front
of them.
“Some children of this age have shorter attention
spans and need alternatives to a movie,” the letter
said. “Making all children of this age sit for this length
of time is not a developmentally appropriate expectation.”
Another violation said a child threw a chair and a
bucket at other children in a classroom while one child
took her clothes off and ran naked. Two other children
ran around and bumped into each other, causing them
to fall as five staff members watched.
One staff member yelled at children, saying, “You
seriously don’t know how to behave. You are getting on
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 LOCAL NEWS • 3
Green Mountain College
graduates final class
Dandelions used to symbolize persistence, tenacity, endurance
Staff report
POULTNEY — Green Mountain College
celebrated its final commencement
ceremony, Sunday, May 19. It was the college’s
182nd commencement and 185th
year open.
In January, the college, known for its
environmental programs, announced it
would close at the
end of the spring
semester due to
ongoing financial
struggles.
Graduating
students wore the traditional emerald
gowns with dandelions embellishments
that stood out in stark contrast – they were
tucked behind student’s ears, pinned on
lapels, and held as bouquets.
GMC Professor Eleanor Tison addressed
their symbolism to the overflowing
crowd.
Castleton University celebrates
232nd commencement
“GO FORTH, AND
GROW WHERE YOU ARE
PLANTED,” TISON SAID.
The graduating class
of Castleton University
passed across the stage
at its 232nd Commencement
ceremony on Saturday,
May 18.
Former Vermont Gov.
James Douglas addressed
the more than 3,500 guests
in attendance and thousands
more streaming the
ceremony online.
“If your experience
matches mine, the time
has gone quickly: I hope
you’ve found it enjoyable,
as well as enriching,”
Douglas said. “I’ll let you
in on a secret: time will
continue to fly, so make
the most of the empowerment
of your degree. I’m
confident that you’ll all
contribute meaningfully
in the years ahead.”
Castleton President
Karen M. Scolforo shared
how the ambition demonstrated
by this class
will undoubtedly serve
them well as they set out
to make a difference in the
Dandelions “are masters of survival,”
Tison said. “These hardy plants are persistent,
tough, tenacious, and can endure.”
GMC’s professors, graduates, students
and staff, must now find new places to
sow their seeds, he said, encouraging the
graduates and now former students of
GMC to have strong
roots, like dandelions,
which always
grow back quickly
and just as strong.
“Go forth, and
grow where you are planted,” Tison said.
When GMC President Robert Allen
addressed the crowd, his tone was more
reflective at first, but he also called for students
to look ahead, preserver and make a
positive change in the world.
“I arrived three years ago with an ambitious
goal of turning around a multi-year
GMC, page 5
Mentors reflect at CSJ’s 60th
and final commencement
Ninety students received degrees at the College of St. Joseph’s 60th and final commencement
ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
CSJ President Jennifer Scott conferred degrees upon the graduates with Vice President
of Academic Affairs David Balfour and Board of Trustees chair A. Jay Kenlan.
Commencement speakers included journalist and author Yvonne Daley, Sister Shirley
Campbell and Scott.
In her keynote address, Daley spoke to the importance of education and its affordability
for all. “Education is the key to real and lasting freedom. To be informed, to fill your
mind with knowledge, not just facts but important concepts and beautiful words, to be
able to discern the truth, is a gift that will stay with you throughout life… We must ensure
that education becomes affordable for all who are willing and able to do the work…Of all
the places on the planet you could have landed, you could be huddled in a refugee camp
or living on a spot of land ravaged by any form of mayhem. But you are here, safe, blessed,
accomplished, graduated.”
Sister Campbell called upon the graduates to live by the Mission of the Sisters of St.
Joseph. “I ask you as you walk out these doors today, take an inventory of what your values
are,” said Campbell. “We have a world that is suffering right now...You folks, young people,
have the ability to turn things around.”
Scott, in her Farewell Address, spoke to endurance, perseverance, and hope as she
CSJ, page 5
world, and reflected on
their impressive accomplishments
during their
time at Castleton.
“We are facing unprecedented
challenges, and
we look to our new leaders
for solutions, for diplomacy,
and for action. Never
has the world needed
these graduates more,”
she said. “This generation
of Spartans refuses to
settle for mediocrity. They
own the passion and drive
to create change in this
CU, page 5
By Julia Purdy
Jenn and Chris Curtis take a break from stocking their new grocery-deli in Proctor.
Proctor’s corner market
By Julia Purdymakes a comeback
The West Street neighborhood in Proctor
will soon have their corner store back—
with some differences. Jenn and Chris
Curtis are preparing to open The Market On
West Street in Proctor, formerly known as
the West St. Market, before Memorial Day.
The front has been refreshed and painted
in cheerful sunshine-gold with green trim,
upper windows have been replaced with
green shutters, and the interior is filling up
with grocery staples, wines, snacks and a
deli counter.
The latest glitch has been getting the POS
equipment up and running.
The store has a comfortable, inviting
atmosphere, with emphasis on Vermont
country store rustic. It’s an eclectic collection
of old stuff given new life. One window
features a stained-glass panel. Lighting has
been updated with hanging barn lights and
modern fixtures featuring reproduction
Edison bulbs. A new cast-iron pellet stove
will warm the space.
“I just love industrial style,” Jenn Curtis
said. She planned the color scheme of
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warm shades and the design herself. “I
thought it had good bones.”
Completing the picture is the original,
well-worn maple flooring, which has been
kept natural and refinished. Chris Curtis
gets emotional when he talks about the
flooring. He pointed to the discolored and
cracked area at the door and mused how
many local folks have crossed that threshold,
including his own relations.
“When you’re replacing things, the history
is gone,” he said.
Chris’ grandparental generations
worked in marble. His maternal greatgrandfather,
Lucian Lizewski, came over
from Poland individually with friends. Then
he met and married Chris’ great-grandmother,
who had also come from Poland as
a young girl. Lucian Lizewski’s job was lowering
men into the Hollister quarry and he
was known never to have had an accident,
according to family lore.
Chris’ paternal grandfather Curtis was
in charge of the vast military headstone
department.
Proctor market, page 17
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4 • LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Child care:
continued from page 1
RCPCC shut down
my nerves. I can’t handle this anymore,” the letter said.
The report also said staff member who hadn’t completed
an early childhood education course was listed as a
teacher assistant.
The Rutland County Parent Child Center has been in
a temporary location since the facility on Chaplin Avenue
flooded, Nov. 25. The child center received a variance
from the state to temporarily relocate pre-school to
15 Juneberry Lane and relocate infants and toddlers to
81 Center St. While the Juneberry location is closed, the
Center Street’s variance is up May 31.
Multiple attempts to reach Executive Director Mary
Zigman weren’t successful.
Zigman sent a press release on May 20, announcing
the child center would merge back to one location
through the summer. Zigman didn’t say where the new
location would be.
“RCPCC wants to reassure parents that actions
needed to resolve rescindment are in progress and the
early childhood education program will be proceeding
as a whole in an improved location,” the press release
stated.
Zigman said that flood repairs to the original Chaplin
Street location stalled due to insurance issues, but those
issues have been resolved in the facility’s favor and the
Chaplin Street location will reopen in September, according
to the release.
Before another variance is granted, however the
RCPCC needs to make corrective actions, including
instructing staff to use positive guidance and positive
behavior management that encourages self-control,
self-direction and self-esteem, and ensuring all staff are
trained. Results from the police investigation will also
need to be addressed.
Parent Eric Taur said his daughter has often asked him
to change schools. “Now it makes sense why,” he said.
Madeline Denis, who was fired in February after 20
years, said the child care center had occasionally been
sited by the state, but never to this severity. “Never in 20
years did we ever have a program close down,” Denis
said. “This sounds like it’s out of a horror novel.”
A sculpture, honoring 20 men who joined the 54th regiment of the Civil War, was unvieled Friday, May 17.
African American Civil War heroes honored
Celebrating a largely unknown
piece of important local history, a
powerful new sculpture honoring
20 men who joined the first African
American Civil War regiment in the
North has been added to the Rutland
Sculpture Trail.
The sculpture, honoring three
draftees and 17 volunteers who enlisted
in Rutland to join the 54th Massachusetts
Regiment, features a scene
from the Battle of Olustee, where they
earned recognition for their brave
fighting in pine barrens and swampland.
Three men with local ties were
injured in the battle.
“Today we honor men who were
largely lost to local memories, but who
gave of themselves to preserve this
nation,” said Claudio Fort, president
and chief executive officer of Rutland
Regional Medical Center, which
funded the roughly 50-square-foot
sculpture. “Their bravery, devotion
and leadership should be a point of local
pride and respect. In unveiling this
wonderful artwork today, we celebrate
their service and salute them for the
sacrifices they made.
“As a community medical center,
an important part of our role is to
support the health and wellness of the
Submitted
entire community, and that includes
its socio-economic health,” Fort said.
“We are proud to support the Rutland
Sculpture Trail and how it celebrates
our community history.”
The relief sculpture by local artist
Don Ramey was created at the Carving
Studio and Sculpture Center (CSSC),
in Danby marble donated by Vermont
Quarries. Ramey used photos of descendants
of 54th Regiment soldiers
as models for the detailed and moving
depiction of soldiers at war.
“After researching the history of this
regiment, of these men, exemplary
soldiers under fire as well as steadfast
Sculpture, page 17
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CSJ: Mentors reflect on affordability
continued from page 3
shared the story of The Hill of 100,000 Crosses in Lithuania,
a place of pilgrimage which has withstood devastation,
destruction and desecration for 800 years, and still stands
today.
“The Hill of Crosses, while beautiful, is made even more
exquisite by the sacrifice and perseverance of the faithful
who refused to be defined by others’ hypocrisy and instead
raised their voices
and spoke their
truth,” Scott said.
“As you reflect on
your time at CSJ, and
as you take in the
significance of this
bittersweet commencement,
my
hope is that you will
carry these memories
forward with
pride and gratitude.
“BE A FORCE FOR
GOOD IN THE
COMMUNITY, AND
IN THE WORLD. THIS
IS THE ENDURING
MISSION OF CSJ,”
SAID SCOTT.
That, shaped by this education and your own values, and
inspired by all those who have gone before you, that you
will continue to be a force for good in the community, and
in the world. This is the enduring mission of CSJ, and this is
the charge that comes with your degree today
“Know that wherever you go, whatever you do, CSJ will
always remain in your hearts, and will provide a permanent
bond to each other,” Scott continued.
Mixed emotions were palpable in the atmosphere
as celebratory exuberance was tempered with loss of a
beloved institution.
GMC: Dandelions symbolize persistence
continued from page 3
declining trend of undergraduate enrollment. We have
not had sufficient time or resources to complete the work,
Allen said. “Stay true to your values, spread the lessons
from this ‘green place’ around the country and around the
globe.”
Other speakers throughout the ceremony echoed
GMC’s environmental mission and values learned and
tried to focus on the positive aspects of change rather
than the school closing – leaving them no place to
return for a visit to their alma mater.
“We always knew we would someday depart from
this place, but to depart with the understanding that
we will never return to the college is a heavy weight to
carry,” one graduate said.
To summarize, in the benediction, Professor Shirley
Oskamp advised students to cherish places that bring
serenity, to savor places that become sacred.
“May we go forth into the new places that await
us,” Oskamp said. “May we be dandelion seeds on the
winds.”
Submitted
Former Gov. Jim Douglas spoke at Castleton graduation.
CU:
Celebrates 232nd commencement
continued from page 3
world, and they will not
stop until they see the great
things they are capable of
come to fruition. I believe
in the future they are so
intent to build, and I have
great optimism because of
what this class has already
accomplished.”
As has become tradition,
the Castleton Alumni
Association presented two
distinguished awards to
members of the Castleton
University community.
History Program Coordinator
and Professor
Patricia van der Spuy
was awarded the Alumni
Association Outstanding
Faculty award, which is
given annually to a faculty
member whose excellence
in teaching influences
students well beyond
graduation. Mathematics
graduate James Wolfe was
honored with the Leonard
C. Goldman Distinguished
Senior Award, given to a
graduating senior who has
excelled in and out of the
classroom, contributed to
community service, and
served as an example to
others.
Andrew Wilson, a parttime
faculty member in
media and communications
was awarded the
Endowed Outstanding
Part-Time Faculty Award,
which honors one of
Castleton’s many dedicated,
highly-competent
part-time faculty.
Preston Garcia, a fulltime
faculty member in
Natural Sciences Department
was awarded the Endowed
Richardson Faculty
Award, given once every
three years to a deserving
full-time faculty member.
Class of 2019 President
Kathleen “KC” Ambrose
addressed her classmates,
asking to give themselves
the freedom to fail before
making their dreams come
true.
“We are all here today
because of a dream. And
although failure was a
possibility, we made that
dream into a goal. That
goal, broken down into
steps, became a plan.
And that plan, backed by
action, became a reality. A
reality we are living in right
here, right now,” she said.
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Local News ................................................................ 2
State News ................................................................. 6
Opinion ..................................................................... 8
News Briefs ............................................................. 10
Calendar .................................................................. 18
Music Scene ............................................................ 21
Rockin’ the Region .................................................. 21
Living ADE .............................................................. 22
Food Matters ........................................................... 26
Mother of the Skye .................................................. 32
Columns .................................................................. 33
Pets .......................................................................... 36
Service Directory .................................................... 38
Classifieds ............................................................... 40
Real Estate ............................................................... 42
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6 • STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
GMP offers rebates for Ebikes, heat pumps
Green Mountain Power is launching two new rebate
programs for customers looking to green up their heating
and cooling and their commutes. GMP customers
can get a $400 rebate when they buy a cold climate heat
pump. Customers can also get a $200 rebate when they
buy an electric bicycle at participating Vermont bike
shops.
“Our energy supply is 90 percent clean carbon free
and 60 percent renewable energy, so heating and cooling
with a hyper-efficient heat pump is a great way to
reduce your carbon footprint, and these new rebates
offer great savings to help customers make the switch,”
said Josh Castonguay, a GMP vice president who leads
innovation and power supply. “Together with customers
we are creating a cleaner, more cost-effective and
resilient energy future. GMP has committed to being
100 percent clean carbon free energy by 2025 and 100
percent renewable by 2030. These incentives create
value for all of our customers by using the energy grid
more effectively, reducing carbon and cost for everyone
we serve.”
Saving on greener heating and cooling with a heat
The Rochester-Area Trail Alliance
and five other mountain bike chapters
with a vision to create a trail that would
expand the length of the state, connecting
mountain bike trails in the north to
mountain bike trails in the south with
single track.
The trail, called the Velomont Trail, is
a long term vision, being built in stages.
But, as mountain biking rapidly
expands, some are wondering how Act
250 – the state’s land use law – could
hinder growth.
“That’s definitely something everybody’s
keeping a close eye on,” said
Rochester Area Trail Network President
Angus McCusker. “There’s some concern
about it.”
Act 250 requires trails to be 10 feet
wide. It applies to construction involving
more than 10 acres of land within
pump is simple. GMP customers fill out a form on
GMP’s website, and email that along with proof of
purchase to rebates@greenmountainpower.com.
Customers can receive a $400 rebate for each ductless
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products list.
Ebikes are growing in popularity and a great way to
green up your commute. They’re like regular bikes, but
the electric-charged battery packs can help your pedal
power go up hills, farther or faster when you choose. A
recent study by Efficiency Vermont found electric bikes
help to offset hundreds of miles of driving that would
have been done in fossil fueled vehicles.
GMP customers who shop at participating Vermont
bike shops can get the $200 rebate as a discount
right away when they buy an ebike or have the shop
convert their bike to electric. Customers must show
their GMP energy statement. Customers can also get
free consultations to help decide what type of electric
bike or electric cargo bike is best for their commute
based on road conditions, safety features, and a rider’s
a radius of 5 miles or the construction
for commercial purposes on more than
one acre of land in a town that doesn’t
have zoning bylaws.
A number of trail organizations,
including The Trails and Greenways
Council, Vermont Greenways Council,
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers,
are working with legislators to change
the language about Act 250.
Warren Colemnan, a lawyer and lobbyist
said some of the Act 250 language
is outdated and not in line with the
state’s goals. “Back in the 1990s, the
state recognized that trails that were
recognized as part of the public trail
system was deemed a public good and
we should be promoting this,” said
Coleman. “How do we reinvigorate and
build upon that thought from 20 years
ago?”
Building a new trail requires a multitude
of permits. Sometimes Act 250 is
triggered, sometimes it’s not.Vermont
Mountain Bike Association Executive
Director Tom said Act 250 requirements
vary by district.
“We want to create a system that
works that’s tailored to the needs of the
trails specifically,” said Stuessy. “I think
there’s a way to do it that’s positive.”
Steussy said the language is still being
examined, but the group is looking
at parts of Act 250 that could apply or
other permit requirements that could
be established in place of Act 250.
“We want to ensure trail builders can
do small trail work and repair,” he said.
“We don’t want to have those processes
encumbered. If a trail needs to be refurbished,
we should be able to do that.”
Act 250 was established in 1970 and
is scheduled to be updated in 2020. It
was established long after the Long Trail
was completed in 1930, after the Appalachian
Trail was completed in 1937 and
after most ski areas were created.
“We probably wouldn’t have downhill
skiing in the state of Vermont now,”
said Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
Executive Director Cindy Locke, if
the law had been in place back then.
VAST’s 5,000 miles of trails were also
established prior to Act 250. Locke said
VAST frequently reroutes trails, but
Locke said it’s rare VAST needs an Act
250 permit.
“We’re trying to find a solution to
a 50-year-old law that suits our times
experience.
“This new rebate is going to help more Vermonters
enjoy riding an ebike day-to-day to clean up their
commutes,” said Dave Cohen of VBike, which has
a contract with Vermont’s Go Vermont program to
provide the free ebike consultations. “Ebikes help you
experience the natural environment around you in a
way that cars just can’t, and we can help you love riding
an ebike.”
Participating bike shops where GMP customers can
get the $200 rebate:
• Bennington: Highlander Bicycle
• Brattleboro: Brattleboro Bicycle Shop, Burrows
Specialized Sports
• Burlington: Betty’s Bikes, North Star Sports, Old
Spokes Home, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Skirack
• Colchester: Malletts Bay Bicycle and Ski
• Manchester Center: Battenkill Bicycles
• Middlebury: Frog Hollow Bikes
• Putney: West Hill Shop
• South Burlington: Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness
• Waterbury: Waterbury Sports VT
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“WE’RE NOT COMING OUT AND SAYING ACT 250 IS BAD.
WE’RE NOT STOMPING OUR FEET AND SAYING WE
NEED TO BE EXEMPT. WE’RE ALL CONSERVATIONISTS
OURSELVES,” SAID LOCKE.
now,” said Locke. “We’re not coming
out and saying Act 250 is bad. We’re not
stomping our feet and saying we need
to be exempt. We’re all conservationists
ourselves.”
Mountain bike trail builders are asking
what the difference is between the
old trail systems and the new.
Sometimes just the thought of going
through the extensive Act 250 permitting
process hinders growth.
“Landowners hear the word ‘Act
250’ and that’s the end of the conversation,”
said Catamount Trail Association
Executive Director Mike Williams.
“There’s been a lack of clarity about how
it applies to trails and when it should’ve
applied and when it shouldn’t.”
RASTA, a nonprofit trail network
with backcountry skiing and mountain
biking, was granted approval to build
15-miles of single track from the U.S.
Forest Service in December 2018. The
trail would connect to the Velomont
Trail, if building can continue.
“If the entire Velomont Trail had to go
through Act 250, I’m not sure it could be
built,” McCusker said. “The amount of
money it takes to get through the permitting
process, and time alone.”
Conversations in the Statehouse
stalled three weeks ago with the end of
the session, but trail builders hope to
continue the conversation through the
summer.
“It’s a controversial thing,” McCusker
said. “Everybody is wide eyes open right
now.”

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 STATE NEWS • 7
By Alison ClarksonThe end game
With any hope, this
will be the last week of
Vermont’s 2019 Legislative
session. This is the
end game as some like to
refer to it—and the stakes
are high. Many of our
most important bills are
still in play – still being
negotiated. The appropriations
and revenue
bills (and the priorities
they represent), increasing
the minimum wage,
paid family and medical
leave insurance, clean
water funding, and a
few health care issues—
all are still either in a
committee or are being
negotiated in successive
amendments. There
seems to be an awful lot
to get through the hose
before we are able to adjourn.
We do know that
the House has decided to
sit on the Senate’s tax and
regulate marijuana bill
until next session—one
less major issue to settle
before we depart from
the Statehouse.
At this time of year, the
Statehouse is full of people
who represent a wide
variety of issues, who are
following every nuanced
change to bills as they
work their way through
Conference Committees.
Sometimes they are paid
and sometimes not – but
you come to recognize
their passion. All the
lobbyists and citizen
advocates in the Statehouse
are there because
someone cares about
how people, businesses,
or the environment, are
affected by the choices
the legislature makes.
We had a group of them
protest in the House last
week—shouting their
frustration, throwing
confetti onto the lawmakers
from the balcony.
Passions are high in the
final days as people see
what’s going to make it
and what is not.
The Legislature
has spent the last four
months working in
committees to address
the pressing needs and
concerns of Vermonters.
Each bill we take up
explores some aspect
of a need—all of them
addressed with the hope
that our action in the bill
will improve life for Vermonters
in some capacity.
Sometimes the issue
requires money (staff,
resources, incentives,
or other resources to
accomplish) and sometimes
not. Each committee
is able to weigh in on
the budgetary process
with whatever their
MANY OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT
BILLS ARE STILL IN PLAY – STILL
BEING NEGOTIATED.
priorities are for that
year. Every appropriated
line in the budget and
revenue bills tells a story
about some aspect of
Vermont and impacts us
in different and important
ways. How we raise
and spend our taxpayer
money articulates what
the Legislature values
and has prioritized for
the people of Vermont.
All is not waiting for
the last week. We’ve finished
our work on many
bills – from Indigenous
People’s Day to Reproductive
Freedom. Just
this last week the governor
signed a number
of bills into law—S.86,
which increases the legal
Alison Clarkson
age for buying and using
cigarettes, electronic
cigarettes and other
tobacco products from
18-21 years of age; S.94,
which regulates polyfluoroalkyl
substances
in drinking and surface
waters; H.275—investing
further in our successful
Farm to Place Program;
H.523, which makes
miscellaneous changes
to the State’s retirement
systems; H. 26, which
restricts the retail and internet
sales of electronic
cigarettes, liquid nicotine
and tobacco paraphernalia
in Vermont; H. 278—a
bill which addresses
acknowledgement or
denial of parentage; and
H. 528, which involves
setting up a Rural Health
Services Task Force.
I appreciate hearing
from you. I can
be reached by email:
aclarkson@leg.state.
vt.us or by phone at the
Statehouse (Tues-Fri)
828-2228 or at home
(Sat-Mon) 457-4627. To
get more information
on the Vermont Legislature,
and the bills which
have been proposed and
passed, visit the legislative
website: legislature.
vermont.gov.
Alison Clarkson is a
state senator for Windsor
County.
Three students arrested in
climate change protest
By Jim Harrison
The Vermont Legislature
will need a few more days to
finish its work for the 2019
session. Hope for adjournment
this past weekend
were dashed when a number
of controversial issues
occupied extended debate
time on the House floor
and differences between
the House and Senate on
several key issues were still
not resolved.
Complicating matters
was a lack of clarity between
legislative leaders and the
governor as to what bills he
was likely to veto and what
changes could be made to
avoid that outcome. The
result (perhaps intentional
on Gov. Phil Scott’s part)
was negotiations between
House and Senate leaders
as to what might pass
muster.
House floor debate
was dominated by the $15
minimum wage, a medical
monitoring bill championed
by environmental
groups and opposed by the
state’s manufacturers and
a new waiting period for
firearm purchases.
The Senate is headed
toward passing a scaled
back paid family leave plan,
which is a priority for House
leadership. The House,
in return, passed the $15
minimum wage bill with a
longer phase-in than the
Senate proposed, which
coincidentally is a priority
of Senate leaders.
The minimum wage,
paid family leave and medical
monitoring bills were
vetoed by Scott last year.
And the governor indicated
at the start of the 2019 session
he didn’t believe new
firearm restrictions were
necessary this year after the
measures signed into law
in 2018.
Another controversy
erupted Friday May 17,
when the House Government
Operations Committee
voted along party lines
to concur with a late Senate
amendment to institute
binding arbitration for contract
negotiations with state
Jim Harrison
employees and municipal
public safety employees.
The state employees union
advocated for the amendment
when the Labor Board
chose the Administration’s
final contract offer last
year over the one from the
Union. The municipal provision
of the amendment
was backed by the union
representing professional
firefighters. Municipalities
can already add binding
arbitration to their contract
negotiations as several
Harrison, page 41
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8 •
Opinion
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
OP-ED
We must fight for
women’s rights
By Madeleine Kunin
The decision to have a safe and legal abortion is
under threat. Recently, the state of Alabama ruled
to outlaw almost all abortions—including in case of
rape or incest. It is one of the chilling indicators of
Roe V. Wade’s fragility.
The intent of the new law is to bring it all the way
up to the Supreme Court in the hope that the newly
conservative court will strike Roe v. Wade down.
This ominous action makes it vital that Vermont
protect the right of our citizens to uphold access to a
safe and legal abortion. The alternative would force
women to go back to the old days—of botched abortions,
sickness and possibly, death.
Fortunately, the Vermont General Assembly is on
the way to inoculating itself against such a dangerous
federal retreat. Enshrining abortion rights into
Vermont law is the first step. A constitutional amendment
(which takes four years to amend) is equally
important to protect Vermont women and families.
These two measures have now been approved by
the Legislature and are on their way to the governor’s
desk. We can be proud of Vermont lawmakers, but we
cannot ignore the women of Alabama and other antiabortion
states. We must continue to fight to protect
women ‘s rights nationwide, by protecting Roe v.
Wade and by electing and appointing pro-choice
lawmakers and judges. We must protect this Supreme
Court decision step by step. Women’s and children’s
health and safety is at stake.
Madeleine Kunin is a former Vermont governor.
When it comes to birth rate,
everyone has Vermont beat
By Art Woolf
Last week the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
released a report titled, in typical boring governmentspeak,
“Births: Provisional Data for 2018.” The national
media coverage played up the significance of that data,
with everyone from the New York Times to NPR to CNN
to The Wall Street Journal noting that the number of
births in 2018 was the lowest in 32 years. Perhaps an appropriate
title for this story is “United States: You Haven’t
Seen Anything Like Vermont.”
If the national media thought the new numbers were
interesting, they should have looked at the number of
“provisional births” in
Vermont. The number of
births in the nation may
be at a 32-year low, but
Vermont’s 5,431 births
was at a 161-year low.
The Wall Street
Journal noted that the
VERMONT’S
5,431 BIRTHS
WAS AT A 161-
YEAR LOW.
2 percent decline in 2018 was the fourth year in a row of
declining births and births have fallen for 10 of the last
11 years. Vermont can top that. Births here fell 4 percent
– twice as much as the nation – and have only risen in
seven of the past 27 years.
The number of births nationally peaked in 2007,
when there were more babies born than at the peak of
the Baby Boom. That wasn’t the case in Vermont. We did
not see any peak in the early 2000s. Our recent peak year
of births was in 1989, and even that was less than in 1959,
when more Vermont Baby Boomers were born than in
any other year.
Birth rate, page 9
LETTERS
Meeting the challenge of
change in agriculture
Dear Editor,
Farmers are always facing
change. Change is challenging.
From wild weather
swings to global market
forces, farmers are always
riding stormy seas.
Change was the primary
theme recently at a Dairy
Summit in Jay. The two-day
summit brought together
more than 240 people from
Vermont, New Hampshire,
New York and New England.
All those attending the
summit, including more
than 100 dairy farmers,
were intentional in their
desire to make positive
changes to the industry.
Through collaboration
and creative change, farmers
are developing strategies
and ideas for future
work at the Vermont Agency
of Agriculture, Food and
Markets. Farmers want help
showing their farms to the
public and policy makers.
They believe we all need
to do a better job telling
what’s happening on their
farms through authentic
relationships. The Agency
will embark on getting
more people, including
lawmakers and regulators,
to see their businesses this
summer and fall.
Developing new dairy
products for consumers
was also a major theme at
the summit. Farmers are
committed to connecting
with their customers but
need help with product
development. It’s a crowded
field, a crowded shelf at the
supermarket, with endless
consumer choices.
We heard quite plainly
that the Agency needs to
lead with innovation. The
Agency, along with federal
and private partners, will
expand its work developing
marketing, education
and product development
resources for farmers and
dairy processors.
Dairy farmers also told
us they believe they can
help Vermont’s environment
by building on
cutting-edge approaches
to managing their soil. The
Agency and its partners
will look at “gold standard”
environmental efforts on
farmland. This approach
could lead to farmers
receiving payments for
Agriculture, page 17
Improving mental health
for older Vermonters
saves lives and money
Dear Editor,
May 20 marks National
Older Adult Mental Health
Awareness Day, creating an
opportunity to raise recognition
in our communities
around the importance of
supporting older Vermonters
in maintaining good
mental health.
Twenty years ago, a
one-year experiment concluded,
and it was deemed
a success. The year prior,
$15,000 of state funds were
allocated to purchase mental
health expertise from
Northeast Kingdom Human
Service. This fortuitous
collaboration was intended
to fill a gap in services to
some of the area’s most
vulnerable citizens – homebound
older Vermonters
with mental health needs.
Interested parties followed
the experiment, and at the
conclusion of the trial year,
the Vermont State Legislature
set aside a small sum of
money to fund a continuation
of the project throughout
the state. The Eldercare
program – as it is known,
was born, and although
underfunded, remains
active in most counties in
Vermont today.
These services make a
real difference in people’s
lives. Take the story of
Frida, for example, based
on a real-life case study of a
client. Frida was referred to
an eldercare clinician after
overdosing on pain medication
to escape her physical
and emotional pain. She
had a history of trauma and
long-term physical abuse,
and had tried drinking to
relieve her suffering. Frida
was depressed, anxious,
ashamed and angry with
herself as her doctor would
no longer prescribe pain
medication due to the
overdose. Frida lived in a
rural setting, was estranged
from her family and had
no peer supports. With the
support of the clinician who
met with her, Frida worked
on mindfulness techniques
to assist her in coping with
chronic pain. The clinician
taught Frida to offer
herself support and self-
Mental health, page 9

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 CAPITOL QUOTES • 9
CAPITOL QUOTES
“A strong Vermont economy starts
with decent wages for workers. When
Vermonters have more money in their
pockets, working families have more
to invest back into our local economy.
This grows jobs and economic opportunity
across Vermont. Improving the incomes of
working families and the middle-class is a top
priority in the House,”
Said House General, Housing, & Military Affairs
Committee chair Rep. Tom Stevens (D-Waterbury).
“This puts more money in
Vermonters’ pockets and more
money back into the Vermont
economy. The annual wage growth
in this bill will occur unless there is
a major economic downturn, giving
Vermonters a much-needed raise,
and giving Vermont businesses
a backstop in times of economic
uncertainty,”
Said Rep. Matthew Trieber
(D-Rockingham)
On increasing the minimum wage to $15
in 2024...
“Increasing Vermonters wages is an
economic imperative and an issue of
gender equity. More women than men
are working in minimum wage jobs.
We know that nationally, women make
up two-thirds of all minimum wage
and tipped wage workers, and many
are single parents. Vermont workers
need a raise and this bill accomplishes
that goal in a modest way that makes
considerations for shifts in the
economy that disproportionately
impact Vermont small businesses,”
Said House Speaker Mitzi Johnson
(D-South Hero).
Birth rate:
continued from page 8
Another record was set last year for
the nation. The general fertility rate – the
number of births per 1,000 women age 15
to 44 – fell to a record low of 59.0. Vermont
again has the nation beat. Our general
fertility rate was well below that at 47.7
births.
Some of the reasons given for this
continued decline in U.S. births apply to
Vermont, but others don’t.
Some analysts thought the decline in
births during the Great Recession was a
reflection of those bad economic times
and are puzzled that the decline hasn’t
reversed. Others claim the falling number
of births is an indicator of people’s
despair at an economy that isn’t performing
well for young people and a reflection
of political uncertainty and gloom about
the future. That’s very hard to prove.
Other reasons are easier to see. High
birth rates among the 17 percent of the
U.S. population that is Hispanic helped
boost the number of births in the past.
But birth rates for Hispanic mothers have
plummeted in the past 20 years, removing
that source of growth. That helps to
explain falling births and birth rates in
the U.S., but not for Vermont. Only 2 percent
of Vermont’s population is Hispanic,
so that can’t be a factor in Vermont’s birth
decline.
More highly educated women have
fewer babies over their lifetimes. Babies
are expensive, and not just because of
the cost of diapers. Someone has to stay
home to take care of young children, and
it’s usually the mom. That means an interrupted
career path for college-educated
women and lower lifetime earnings, two
Mental health:
continued from page 8
compassion, and to focus on her strengths
and capabilities. Frida adopted a dog who
became her constant companion, bought
herself a computer, and subscribed to the
Boston Globe. She also joined a church
where she did public speaking. She became
interested in the
world rather than
focusing on her
pain level. She
became a part of
her family again.
At the conclusion of her treatment she told
the clinician who worked with her, “I have
learned not to focus on the pain and bad
memories. Now I focus on all that is in my
life and I feel grateful.”
With a growing population of older
Vermonters comes a greater demand for
these critical mental health services. There
are various reasons for this: some older
citizens experience a loss of roles, a sense
of purpose, or increased isolation – or a
combination of all these factors. Others lose
supports through moves or death which
causes grief to mount.
Some older Vermonters experience significant
changes in functioning and health
which can lead to anxiety, depression,
mood dysregulation and grief. Individuals
with breathing disorders often experience
State’s rate is lower than nation as a whole
major opportunity costs of having children.
Even if both parents work, daycare
is expensive and college costs loom high
as a future expense. Vermont has one of
the highest percentages of adult females
with college degrees, so all of these reasons
help to explain the low number of
births in Vermont and the U.S.
Another factor is the decline in teen
births, which have fallen by more than
half in the past decade and by more
than 70 percent since the early 1990s.
That may also be the case in Vermont,
although the CDC report doesn’t tell us
about Vermont teen births. But any fall
in Vermont teen births over the last two
decades is likely due to the big decline in
the number of teenagers here rather than
any significant fall in teen birth rates.
Whatever the reasons, the nation as
a whole is looking a lot like other rich
nations in Europe, Japan, and elsewhere,
with a declining number of births and the
average woman having fewer than two
babies over her lifetime.
Vermont has been there for a while
and is leading the nation down that path.
If national observers are interested in
seeing how a big decline in births and low
levels of fertility affect an economy, they
should come to Vermont. Who knows,
visits by journalists and demographers
could be a new growth industry for the
state.
Art Woolf is an associate professor of
economics at the University of Vermont.
He served for three years as state economist
for Gov. Madeleine Kunin beginning
in 1988. This commentary was published
in VTDigger May 19.
Investment, attention from state lacking
PHYSICAL DISABILITY AND
ILLNESS CAN TRIGGER
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS.
considerable levels of anxiety, especially
upon exertion. Studies also show that
physical disability and illness can trigger
mental health disorders and mental health
disorders can lead to worsening physical
health. Loss of mobility, chronic pain, the
onset of Parkinson’s
disease,
dementias,
complications of
diabetes, strokes,
and vision and
hearing loss can demand big adjustments
that older folks may need help making.
Currently, the specialized knowledge
needed to begin to adequately address the
intertwined mental and physical health
needs of our older neighbors is limited, yet
growing. Programs and funding to expand
mental health care for this population
are sorely needed, including the need to
support family caregivers in Vermont who
shoulder most of the load for older Vermonters
who have experienced disabling
conditions. Ultimately, proper treatment
of mental health concerns for our older
citizens will not only improve the overall
health of this state, but will also bring down
health care costs.
Cinda Donton, Eldercare Clinician with
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging.

10 • NEWS BRIEFS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
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LAKES REGION
Castleton University’s
Athletic Training Club
hosted its first annual 5k
race April 28 to raise funds
for its trip to the NATA Conference
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dubbed the GreAT 5K to reflect its athletic
training focus, the race is intended to
send athletic training students to regional
and national conferences, reported the
Castleton Spartan.
By Julia Purdy
Students run for money
“We’d like to send 12 athletic trainers
to the National Athletic Trainers Association
convention this June,” race director
Christian McMillan told the Spartan.
The course looped around the campus
core and through the woods.
Junior Jared Wheeler of Coventry,
Rhode Island, who made the Dean’s List,
won first place, followed by Junior Max
Tempel of Averill Park, New York, a member
of the wrestling team.
rr RUTLAND REGION
By Julia Purdy
77 Gallery on Grove Street faces closure
The Rutland H.S. campus, located at the Howe Center south of
downtown, will soon relocate to 77 Grove St., sharing the building
with the Rutland Herald, but pushing out the 77 Gallery, a space and
resource for working artists that has been gaining traction with continuous,
cutting-edge exhibits. Artist and retired Castleton professor
Bill Ramage, who started the 77 Gallery, is not happy. No other space
can compare, he told the Rutland Herald – especially rent-free, as at present. Mark
Foley Jr. owns 77 Grove St., which formerly housed CVPS offices.
The Howe Center space is on the 2nd floor and not ADA compliant, said Amons.
Used by the high school for the last 25 years, “That space aged out,” Amons commented.
Neighbors
challenge sidewalk
encroachment
At its regular meeting
on April 22, the Castleton
Select Board heard from
Robert Steele, owner of
Tom’s Bait Shop. A sidewalk
is being put in, but
the project is not the same
as presented three years
ago, Steele charged, and he
has gotten no prior notice
of any changes. He said
the state is taking 46 feet
of his store parking area
and planting grass there,
as well as requiring him
to take down his roadside
sign. In addition to other
problems, he feels the loss
of on-site parking will create
a traffic hazard. And,
the neighboring Iron Lantern
eatery will lose one
of its entrances, and an
apartment house will lose
76 percent of its driveway,
which is zoned residential/
commercial. No corresponding
changes are
planned for the opposite
side of the highway.
The public right-ofway
issue dates back to
early Vermont. The board
unanimously voted to
authorize Town Manager
Michael Jones to contact
the state.
Residents contest tactical shooting range
The Pawlet Development Review Board met May 2 to
hold an executive session but also took comments from
the public in attendance, all of whom had probing questions
on the future of
Slate Ridge, a shooting range/tactical training center
that has encountered permitting and zoning obstacles
since January 2018. The owner, Daniel Banyai, has been
seeking a zoning permit for a school and a right-of-way
variance into his landlocked, 30-acre property at 541
Briar Hill Road, West Pawlet. A site visit last year by the
Eric Mach, the zoning administrator, revealed there was
an unpermitted building and a shooting range, requiring
a change of use permit. It was then in operation but
not open to the public. The DRB’s April 25, 2018 meeting
was attended by 56 observers from the public. The main
complaints then were the noise of weapons fire, including
a military-style light machine gun, and concern for
neighborhood safety. It was also expressed that Banyai
had misled about the exact nature of his school. Some
were alarmed by what they read on the Slate Ridge Facebook
page, which has a strong survivalist and Second
Amendment message.
Similar opinions were strongly expressed in public
comments at the May 29, 2018 meeting of the Pawlet
Planning Commission.
When Banyai applied for a variance, rather than considering
it in detail, the DRB grandfathered the nonconforming
right-of-way. Neighbors quickly appealed that
decision to the state Environmental Court. Commenting
that “tensions are running unusually high in this matter,”
the Court vacated the DRB’s decision and sent it back for
proper consideration.
At the May 2 meeting, a former Marine with extensive
range safety experience stated that appropriate safety
measures were lacking for the type of weaponry used at
the range.
DRB member Jonathan Weiss noted that a public
hearing would be held before considering Banyai’s
request for a variance.
Earthmovers and trucks have once
again been busy at the corner of Allen
Street and Stratton Road in Rutland. Along
with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s
construction of its new building for outpatient
services, the Keene Medical Products
offices and showroom has moved around
the corner from 153 Allen St. to an all-new
building at 251 Stratton Road. Associate
and fitter Taryn Vermette said the store
Hospital zone continues to grow
Rutland man arrested for drug dealing
Police arrested a Rutland man for selling
and possessing heroin and cocaine.
Tyler R. Bushey, 25, was arrested by the
Vermont State Police on May 15.
Bushey was approached by officers
in the parking lot of the Price Chopper
in West Rutland. A brief investigation
revealed that Bushey was in possession
approximately 4.5 grams of crack cocaine
and 37 bags of suspected fentanyl and
heroin, police said.
Bushey was arrested following a twomonth
drug investigation conducted by
the Vermont Drug Task Force. The investigation
involved the use of confidential
informants who purchased heroin and
fentanyl from Bushey starting in April
2019. During the investigation, Bushey
was out on furlough for multiple counts
of grand larceny, multiple counts of Petit
Larceny, False Information to a police
officer, and Unlawful Mischief.
Bushey was transported to the Vermont
State Police barracks in Rutland
where he was processed for the four
felony counts and lodged at the Marble
offers, in addition to walkers and scooters,
respiratory and home medical equipment,
stairway lifts, diabetic shoes and inserts,
vasectomy products and more. Even when
the parking area was still bare dirt, the new
building opened for business on April 29,
Manager Wendy McGuinness said. The attached
wing facing Allen Street will be torn
down and a delivery road put in at the back
of the building, McGuinness added.
Tyler R. Bushey
Valley Regional Correctional Facility on
the furlough violation. Bushey is scheduled
to be arraigned on the new charges
on July 15. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to
contact the Vermont Drug Task Force at
802-773-9101.
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 NEWS BRIEFS • 11
School board considers cutting foreign language
By Curt Peterson
WOODSTOCK—One important issue among
many topics discussed by board members of the
Windsor Central Modified Unified Union School District
at the Woodstock Middle School Library on May
13 was elimination of language learning for Kindergarten
through third grade.
Jamie Ziobro, father of a second-grader, read
from a letter signed by him, Lydia Locke, Stacy Bebo,
Patrick Crowl, and Lorissa and Sam Segal, protesting
against the language studies changes:
“I and other parents met with Superintendent
Banios on April 26 to discuss the importance of foreign
language instruction beginning at the kindergarten
level. Superintendent Banios agreed to look into
the possibility of adding foreign language back to the
elementary academic calendar,” Ziobro wrote.
Recommendations by the language committee
were cited at both the meeting and in a subsequent
email from Banios.
“It would be helpful if, in the interest of transparency
and full disclosure, the recommendations of
this team be shared with the public,” Ziobro’s letter
continued.
Superintendent Mary Beth Banios provided a copy
of the language committee’s “World Language at the
Elementary Level: Action Plan” document to which
Ziobro referred.
When the plan was created the District was providing
two classes of 30 or 45 minutes each per week in
grades K-6.
“Students receive language instruction one time
per week, starting either in kindergarten or first
grade, depending on the school, varying in length of
time from 25 minutes of instruction in kindergarten,
“THE CURRENT MODEL OF
LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
(1 LESSON PER WEEK) WILL
NOT ACCOMPLISH THE GOAL
OF ACHIEVING A SCORE OF
NOVICE MID,” THE DOCUMENT
CONTINUES.
to 45 minutes of instruction in sixth grade,” the Plan
reads.
The Plan goal is to “Expand the instructional time
for world language” so that, “By the end of the sixth
grade …, students will at least attain a novice midproficiency
level.”
“The current model of language instruction (1 lesson
per week) will not accomplish the goal of achieving
a score of novice mid,” the document continues.
Specifically, the committee recommended three
classes per week of 30 minutes each for Kindergarten,
first and second grades,
four 30-minute classes
for grades 3 and 4, and
four 45-minute classes for
grades 5 and 6.
It became obvious this
was the first several board
members had become
aware of the changes.
Killington representative
Jim Haff said his
daughter Meaghan’s
experience validates
language instruction in the
early grades – inspired by French class in Killington’s
kindergarten, she is entering graduate school to study
language, including Arabic.
Haff said he first learned about the language studies
change from Mr. Ziobro’s objection, not from
board discussions. Other board members expressed
the same lack of awareness.
Jennifer Iannantuoni, board vice-chair and representing
Killington, said a 2019-2020 budget presentation
to the Board in June included the changes.
Haff told the Mountain Times taht he remembers
Superintendent Banios saying the number of teaching
positions was being reduced, but hadn’t translated
that to mean elimination of the Kindergarten through
third grade language classes.
“I asked to see the notes from the meeting when
that decision was made,” Haff said.
Elaine Leibly, primary language educator in the elementary
schools, said she recommends no fewer than
three language classes per week, starting as young as
possible. One weekly class
may be enough to introduce
students to a different
culture, but not enough to
produce language proficiency,
she said.
Banios emailed The
Mountain Times: “We have
moved resources to cover a
Spanish program in grades
4-6 that provides Spanish
three times a week for 45
minutes. Our language
committee stressed the importance
of multiple exposures to language per week
in order for a program to be impactful.”
Board chair Paige Hiller said she will distribute the
language committee’s recommendations and parent’s
meeting remarks to the board and to elementary
school parents.
The next Windsor Central Modified Unified Union
School District Board meeting is scheduled for June
10 at the WUHSMS Teagle Library.
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12 • NEWS BRIEFS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Governor Phil Scott signs
on two new tobacco laws
By Ellie French/VTDigger
The American Heart
Association is pleased
that Vermont is now the
14th state where the
Governor has signed into
law legislation raising
the legal sales age for
tobacco products to
21. That is one of two
tobacco bills that Gov.
Phil Scott signed Thursday,
May 16 – the other
banning the Internet sale
of e-cigarettes.
Gov. Phil Scott signed
into law S.86, which raises
the legal sales age for tobacco
products to 21, and
H. 26, the ban on Internet
sale of e-cigarettes.
“Vermont is a leader
in curbing tobacco use
by passing Tobacco 21,”
Government Relations
Director Tina Zuk said.
“Only 14 states have this
law to date, but Vermont
leaders recognized the
impact of tobacco and
the e-cigarette crisis and
acted quickly to help
youth. We are especially
grateful to our champions
in the Legislature,
Sen. Ginny Lyons and
Rep. George Till for
sponsoring the legislation
in their respective
chambers, Senate Health
Phil Scott
and Welfare and House
Human Services Committee
chairs, Sen. Lyons
and Rep. Ann Pugh, and
their committee members
who spent many
hours researching these
issues and listening to
testimony. We’re grateful
to Gov. Scott for signing
this important prevention
legislation.”
Zuk added, “We know
that if someone doesn’t
pick up a cigarette by the
time they are 21, their
chances of doing so falls
to just 2 percent. Smoking
is the leading risk
factor for heart disease
and stroke, the nation’s
No. 1 and No. 5 killers.
The state of Vermont
just saved a number of
lives with this legislation,
and millions of dollars
that would otherwise
have been spent treating
tobacco-caused illnesses.”
Vermont currently
spends $348 million
annually on health care
costs directly related to
smoking, $87.2 million of
which are Medicaid costs.
The National Academies
of Medicine found
that raising the age to
21 would reduce the
smoking rate over time
by 12 percent and reduce
smoking-related deaths
by 10 percent.
The Tobacco 21 law
takes effect on Sept. 1.
The American Heart Association
also praised the
passage of the ban on Internet
sale of e-cigarettes
which would take effect
on July 1.
The American Heart
Association is optimistic
that Gov. Scott will soon
sign H.47, which imposes
a tax on e-cigarettes,
making a tobacco triple
play in the Green Mountain
State.
By John Hall
Fawns are being born now and should be left alone. Their mothers are almost always
nearby, according to Vt. Fish & Wildlife.
Fawns are arriving;
leave them alone, urges F&W
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
says deer fawns are being born this time of
year and asks that people avoid disturbing
or picking them up.
Most deer fawns are born in late May
and the first and second weeks of June,
according to Vermont deer biologist Nick
Fortin.
Fortin says it is best to keep your distance
because the fawn’s mother is almost
always nearby. When people see a small
fawn alone, they often mistakenly assume it
is helpless, lost or needing to be rescued.
Fawns do not attempt to evade predators
during their first few weeks, instead
relying on camouflage and stillness to
remain undetected. During these times,
fawns learn critical survival skills from their
mothers. Bringing a fawn into a human
environment results in separation from its
mother, and it usually results in a sad ending
for the animal.
Fortin encourages people to resist the
urge to assist wildlife in ways that may be
harmful, and he offered these tips:
-Deer nurse their young at different times
during the day and often leave their young
alone for long periods of time. These
animals are not lost. Their mother knows
where they are and will return.
-Deer normally will not feed or care for
their young when people are close by.
-Deer fawns will imprint on humans and
lose their natural fear of people, which can
be essential to their survival.
-Keep domestic pets under control at all
times. Dogs often will kill fawns and other
baby animals.
For the safety of all wildlife, taking a wild
animal into captivity is illegal in Vermont.
“It’s in the best interest of Vermonters
and the wildlife that live here, for all of us
to maintain a respectful distance and help
keep wildlife wild,” added Fortin.
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 NEWS BRIEFS • 13
Vermont’s Trophy Trout
stocking for 2019
Vermont’s “Trophy
Trout” stocking program
for 2019 includes eight
river sections and 25 lakes
and ponds receiving the
two-year old trout, some
over 18 inches long.
“The trophy rainbow
and brown trout stocked
in the Black, Winoos ki,
Lamoille, Missisquoi, Walloomsac,
and Passumpsic
Rivers as well as East and
Otter Creeks provide
exciting fishing for many
anglers of all ages and skill
levels,” said Vermont’s
Director of Fisheries Eric
Palmer. “Large two-year
old brookies and rainbows
will also be stocked in
many lakes and ponds to
provide excellent fishing
opportunities.”
Trout fishing opened
April 13 and will continue
through Oct. 31 this year
in the river sections listed
below. There is no length
limit and the daily creel
limit for these stream sections
is two trout.
Stocking of the
river sections is occurring
throughout May. Anglers
can check Vermont Fish
and Wildlife’s website
(www.vtfishandwildlife.
com) to see the stocking
that has occurred and see
the lakes and ponds that
are being stocked with trophy
trout. Click on “Fish”
and then “Fish Stocking
Schedule.”
Black River: along Rt.
131 in Weathersfield and
Cavendish, from Downers
covered bridge upstream,
approximately four miles,
to the next bridge across
the river, the Howard Hill
Bridge.
Lamoille River: from
the downstream edge of
the bridge on Route 104
in the Village of Fairfax
upstream, approximately
1.6 miles, to the top of
the Fairfax Falls Dam in
Fairfax.
Otter Creek: in Danby
and Mt. Tabor - From the
Vermont Railway Bridge
north of the fishing access
upstream, approximately
2 miles, to the Danby-Mt.
Tabor Forest Rd. Bridge
(Forest Road # 10).
East Creek: in Rutland
City – from the confluence
with Otter Creek
upstream, approximately
2.7 miles, to the to p of the
Patch Dam in Rutland City.
Missisquoi River: In
Enosburg and Sheldon,
from the downstream
Trophy trout, page 32
By John Hall, courtesy VTF&W
Trophy trout like these are being stocked this spring in
eight Vermont river sections and 25 lakes and ponds.
Jarvis Green to be honored for leadership
Vital Communities will honor Jarvis
Green and other individuals and
organizations that have contributed
to the vitality of the Upper Valley at its
eighth annual Heroes & Leaders dinner
on May 30. This year’s event, part
of Vital Communities’ yearlong 25th
anniversary celebration, will be held
at the Top of the Hop and Alumni Hall
in Hanover.
Green is the founder of JAG Productions,
formerly in Barnard, and
has served as its producing artistic
director since 2015. JAG was formed
with the mission to produce classic
and contemporary African-American
theatre; to serve as an incubator of
new work that excites broad intellectual
engagement; and thereby, to
catalyze compassion, empathy, love
and community through shared understandings
of humankind through
the lens of the African-American experience.
With a home base in White
River Junction – at the confluence of
the White and Connecticut Rivers,
which separate Abenaki land into the
majority white states of Vermont and
New Hampshire – JAG Productions
nurtures and sustains a multi-generational
and multi-racial theatre
company with Black artists and community
organizers at its center.
“I am deeply honored by this
recognition by Vital Communities
and humbled that the work I am
doing is valued and supported by
this community,” said Green. “In this
contemporary moment where we are
constantly being made aware of the
deep divisions that keep us segregated
from people who do act, think,
Jarvis Green
talk or look like us – it is crucial now
more than ever that we build, encourage
and support artists and cultural
workers that reflect the diversity of
our nation and our world.”
The theatre company recently
closed its third season with JAGfest
3.0, an annual festival of new works
celebrating the talents of African-
American playwrights. The weeklong
festival of workshops and events
hosted 30 artists, four playwrights,
and saw 800 attendees during the
four sold out readings.
During JAGfest 2.0 in 2018, the
company cultivated Nathan Yungerberg’s
play Esai’s Table; a dream was
then born to produce the world
premiere of this play in the Upper Valley
for the community that nurtured
and supported its development.
October 2019 will see the fruition of
that dream as JAG presents the world
premiere of Esai’s Table at the Briggs
Opera House in White River Junction.
The play will subsequently transfer
Off-Broadway to the Cherry Lane
Theatre in New York City. Esai’s Table
marks a pivotal moment for JAG as it’s
first world premiere, first Off-Broadway
transfer, and first co-production.
JAG’s 2018-19 season saw other
notable firsts including selecting and
introducing its founding Board of
“IT IS A GREAT JOY ... TO HONOR PEOPLE WHO
HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE VIBRANCY OF THE
UPPER VALLEY IN SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINED
WAYS,” SAID ROB SCHULTZ.
Courtesy JAG Productions
Directors led by Co-chairs Brian Cook
and Jacqueline Fischer. In October,
the company launched its inaugural
benefit dinner party JAG Juke Joint,
which included live performances
from nationally recognized black
theater artists and southern home
cooking. The event was sold-out
with 200 attendees and raised more
than $20,000. In January 2019, JAG’s
production of Lady Day at Emerson’s
Bar and Grill was selected by Capital
Jazz to be featured during its 12th Annual
SuperCruise, a full-ship African-
American Jazz music festival at sea.
JAG’s was the only theatrical production
selected to perform during the
8-day festival that featured noted Jazz
performers such as Sheila E., Take 6,
and Babyface Nelson. The festival was
host to 4,000 attendees and departed
in January 2019 from Florida, visiting
Haiti, Honduras, Belize and Mexico.
Beyond theatrical productions
and events, JAG works to bring its
mission and values to the public
through outreach programs such as a
free student matinee program, educational
support materials and guest
speaking engagements. Jarvis Green
recently was the keynote speaker at
Lebanon High School’s first Martin
Luther King Day celebration. JAG provides
classroom packets for teachers
JAG, page 14

14 • NEWS BRIEFS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
RRMC hosts Stop
the Bleed training
RUTLAND—In honor
of national Stop the
Bleed Day (May 23) Rutland
Regional Medical
Center will be offering
free, one hour Stop the
Bleed trainings on Thursday,
May 23 at 8 a.m.,
noon and 4 p.m. in the
CVPS/Leahy Community
Health Education Center
in Conference Rooms A
and B. These trainings
will be conducted by
Sheena Daniel, RN, BSN,
and CEN Emergency
Room Manager at RRMC;
and Ryn Gluckman, BSN,
RN, and CEN. Sign up
at rrmcstopthebleed523.
eventbrite.com. The
FREE!
trainings are first come,
first served.
Stop the Bleed is one
of the nation’s largest
public health campaigns
designed to encourage
bystanders to become
trained, equipped, and
empowered to help in
a bleeding emergency
before professional help
arrives. Its goal is to save
lives by training people
across the country how
to stop traumatic bleeding.
For more information
visit National-
StoptheBleedDay.org.
or email rrmcstopthebleed@gmail.com.
Wallingford receives $2,500 grant
Wallingford was awarded a $2,500
grant from the Vermont Community
Foundation’s Spark! Connecting Community
grant program. The grant will be
utilized by the Communication/Event
Committee to bring back Wallingford
Day on Saturday, July 20.
This time honored tradition
was once the biggest annual
event in town and will be
returning this summer.
Wallingford Day is a
community celebration
with activities and entertainment for the
community members and our neighbors.
There will be musical acts, local
vendors, games, demonstrations from
local organizations, tags sales throughout
the village and more, ending with a
fireworks display.
The Spark! Connecting Community
grant program puts building and nurturing
community front and center. The
foundation aims to support the work
happening throughout Vermont’s 251
towns that builds social capital. These
grants are intended to light the spark that
keeps Vermonters healthy and happy.
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Mon., May 27th and Wed., May 29th
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Summer operations to begin Memorial
Day weekend at Killington, Okemo
This Memorial Day weekend, Killington Resort will
open the Bike Park, Adventure Center and golf course for
the summer while still
continuing the longest
season in the East with
skiing and riding on
Superstar Trail.
Guests can get a
taste of the Beast 365
All-Seasons Pass this
weekend. For $102,
adventure seekers will
have unlimited access to
skiing, golf, Adventure
Center and mountain
biking from Friday to
Monday. Guests who take advantage of this promotion
can apply the $102 towards the year-long pass throughout
the weekend. Superstar Express Quad will be open for
skiing and riding Friday through Monday, the Killington
Golf Course, Bike Park and Adventure Center will open
JAG:
Founder of production company, Jarvis Green, awarded
continued from page 13
to engage students in conversations about race in their communities. JAG also partners
with Dartmouth College, White River Indie Festival and other area organizations
to bring artists for workshops and public panel discussions with topics as varied as the
limitations and possibilities of curating Black experiences in white institutions in spite
of the white supremacist power structures with which Black artists have to contend,
reflecting on the afterlives and the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade through the
lens of Black theatre artists and Black queer and feminist artists, and Aretha Franklin’s
legacy and her pursuit and love of opera.
“It is a great joy for us at Vital Communities to take a moment each year to honor
people who have contributed to the vibrancy of the Upper Valley in significant and
sustained ways,” said Rob Schultz, director of development and manager of Leadership
Upper Valley at Vital Communities. “As we celebrate 25 years of working together
Billings Farm & Museum
Mountain to Times: cultivate Eighth the region’s Page: 4.82 civic, x environmental, 3.87 and economic vitality, we’re especially
pleased to recognize this inspiring group of leaders who have been at the forefront
of significant movements for positive change in the Upper Valley. We joyfully include
the founders of Vital Communities in this group and will honor them as part of the
evening.”
This year’s honorees include: Liza Bernard and Penny McConnell, Len Cadwallader,
Delia Clark, Ivy Condon, Edgewater Farm, Jarvis Green, Curt and Sharon Jacques,
Prudence Pease, Monique Priestley, Stan Williams, Doug Wise, and Chuck Wooster
and Sue Kirincich.
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Saturday through Monday.
“Killington is proud to offer ‘The Longest Season in
the East’ with 204 days of skiing and
riding already under our belts for
the 2018-19 season as we head into
Memorial Day Weekend. And once
again, our winter season will collide
with summer as we open mountain
biking, golf and our Adventure
Center while still skiing and riding
Superstar Trail,” says Mike Solimano,
president and general manager of
Killington Resort.
Current conditions on Superstar
Trail have Killington optimistic that
skiing and riding will continue into
June. For up-to-date conditions, visit killington.com.
Okemo Resort is also operating on its summer schedule,
with lift-served mountain biking in the Evolution Bike Park,
the Adventure Zone, golf, and scenic chairlift rides.
Skiing and riding at Okemo ended mid-April.
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 NEWS BRIEFS • 15
MOUNTAIN
BIKE CAMPS
An unforgettable summer experience, kids will progress their mountain bike skills while enjoying all the Green Mountains
and Killington Resort have to offer. New this year, camps are available as single, three and five day options from July
8-August 2. Camps are available as day or overnight.
KIDS CAMPS 3 DAY 5 DAY
Session 1 July 8-10 July 8-12
Session 2 July 15-17 July 15-19
Session 3 July 22-24 July 22-26
Session 4 July 29-31 July 29-August 2
PRICE 3 DAY 5 DAY
With Lift $449 $675
Pass holders $337 $507
Overnight $199 $324
Rental Bike $199 $279
The weekend camp is open to riders of all ability levels, including first time downhill riders. Participants will have the
opportunity to develop new skills and friendships in a fun and welcoming atmosphere crafted by our professional coaches.
ADULT CAMP 3 DAY PRICE
Session 1 August 9-11
With Lift $449
Pass holders $337
Rental Bike $199
Learn more at killington.com/bikepark or call 800-621-MTNS
Additional Add on’s include full face helmet and damage waiver.

16 • NEWS BRIEFS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
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

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 NEWS BRIEFS • 17
Agriculture:
continued from page 8
managing their ecosystems
and stewarding their land in
the face of climate change.
More agriculture
education, whole milk
in schools and a campaign
that focuses on
how important dairy is
to Vermont’s economy
is another priority for
farmers. The Agency will
be working with a host of
partners on these issues.
Meeting the challenge
To lead the effort, dairy
farmers asked us to create
a dairy advisory panel to
facilitate the conversation
on their suggestions and
challenges. We will do so.
Farmers also told us to
keep working with Washington
on dairy policy and
prices. The Vermont Milk
Commission has proposed
a growth management
plan. We heard from farmers
they want the Agency
to pursue this important,
nationwide discussion
with Congress.
These are just a few
outcomes of the Dairy
Summit. Like Vermont’s
farmers, we are open to
new ideas, change and a
commitment to improve
the backbone of Vermont:
Agriculture.
Anson Tebbetts
Submitted
Pictured (l-r) Claudio Fort from Rutland Regional Medical Center, artist Don Ramey,
Rutland City Alderman Lisa Ryan, and Steve Costello from Green Mountain Power celebrate
the unveiling of the new 54th Regiment sculpture in downtown Rutland.
Sculpture:
Fifth sculpture unveiled
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equal rights campaigners, I became more at ease with depicting them in battle,” Ramey
said. “These were men fighting and dying not for some abstract political concept, but for
their own real freedom, and the actual physical freedom of their fellow men and women
still held in bondage. It’s a privilege to be able to honor the extraordinary valor of ordinary
local citizens. Rutland’s current residents can be rightly proud of their legacy.”
The regiment was credited with demonstrating incredible bravery, changing military
views of African Americans common at the time, and exhibiting tremendous leadership
in rejecting military pay until their demands for equal pay were met. Lisa Ryan, a charter
member of the Rutland NAACP and member of the Rutland City Board of Aldermen, said as
an African American woman, she is proud of the sculpture.
“This sculpture is not only a representation of a significant moment in history for African
Americans, but it is an opportunity to welcome and celebrate diversity in our community,”
Ryan said. “I feel proud that the Rutland community is making a meaningful connection to
education and inclusion.”
The Rev. Arnold Thomas, a former board member of Vermont Partnership for Fairness
and Diversity and supporter of the Vermont African American Heritage Trail, said the
artwork would be added to the trail later this year, and would inspire students and visitors
alike. “While Vermont is one of the whitest states in the Union, it has a rich African American
history of national significance, with Rutland playing a key role,” Thomas said.
GMP Vice President Steve Costello said the 20 men averaged 27 years of age. One,
George Hart, was born into slavery in Louisiana, but came to Vermont with Captain Edmund
Morse of the 7th Vermont Regiment. The men included a barber, a mason, laborers,
and farmers. They included two sets of brothers, a father and son, and two brothers in law.
Several are buried in Rutland, including William Scott, who enlisted at the age of 42.
“He was wounded in the head during the Battle of Olustee in February 1864,” Costello
said. “He was discharged for disability in May 1865, and returned to Rutland, where he
died in March 1873. His grave in West Street Cemetery includes one of the most poignant
epitaphs in the cemetery: ‘I have fought my last battle, I have gone to rest.’”
Mayor Dave Allaire and MKF Properties President Mark Foley Jr. unveiled the artwork
near the corner of Center Street and Merchants Row, as CSSC Executive Director Carol
Driscoll unveiled an accompanying bronze plaque. “It’s a tremendous piece of art honoring
bravery and service,” Driscoll said. Added Foley, who owns the building: “I am honored
to be able to celebrate this important piece of Rutland history, and share it with locals and
visitors alike.”
The Rutland Sculpture Trail is a collaboration of the CSSC, Green Mountain Power, MKF
Properties, and Vermont Quarries. Other sculptures in the series include:
• “Stone Legacy,” a tribute to the region’s stone industry funded by GMP and MKF, in
Marketplace Park.
• A tribute to Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book,” which stands outside Phoenix Books,
which underwrote it.
• A piece honoring Olympic skier Andrea Mead Lawrence, funded by John and Sue
Casella.
• A sculpture of Revolutionary War hero Ann Story and her son Solomon, funded by the
extended Costello family, which stands at the corner of West and Cottage streets.
• A tribute to Rutland native Martin Henry Freeman, the country’s first African American
college president, funded by Dr. Fred and Jennifer Bagley, the Wakefield family, Donald
Billings and Sara Pratt. It is expected to be completed late this summer.
• A piece honoring “Bill W.,” a Dorset native raised in Rutland who co-founded Alcoholics
Anonymous, also expected to be created this summer. It is funded by three anonymous
donors.
Organizers continue work on plans and fundraising for other sculptures. The series is
intended to honor important local people and history, create community pride, beautify
downtown Rutland, and draw locals and tourists into the city center.
Proctor market:
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New owners for Market on West Street
AUNT GAIL CALLED
THE COUPLE “TWICE IN
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE
AUCTION,” JENN SAID, TO
URGE THEM TO VIEW THE
STORE AND BID ON IT.
Chris’s parents, John and Helena
(Pietryka) Curtis, were born and raised
in Proctor and Florence, respectively;
after high school John took a highway
engineering job with the state of Connecticut,
where Chris was born and
grew up.
When Chris told Jenn his dream was
to open a general store in Vermont, she
was equally enthusiastic. Long before
the auction Jenn and Chris had visited
Proctor and stopped at the empty store
to look around.
The Proctor store had been vacant
almost a year and the tax sale was held
May 18, 2018.
Aunt Gail and Uncle Albert Curtis
live in town. When the store was put on
the auction block, Aunt Gail called the
couple “twice in
one week before
the auction,”
Jenn said, to urge
them to view the
store and bid
on it.
Jenn said she
had one bid left
at the auction
and wasn’t going
above a certain figure. She bid against
the only other bidder, and he stopped.
“It seemed meant to be. If it wasn’t
for her urging, we would not be here.
But it feels right and we’re going to give
it everything we have,” Jenn told the
Mountain Times.
Jenn was born and raised in Windsor,
Connecticut and worked as a nurse. The
couple bought a run-down farm in Connecticut.
Chris, a landscaper of 34 years’
experience, turned the farm around.
They sold it to come to Vermont.
The Curtises closed on the building
in May and drove back and forth, gutted
the store and worked on it, sold the
farm, and moved above the store, where
they now live, Dec. 22.
The only original object is the butcher
block from Frank LaPenna, Chris Curtis’
second cousin, who ran the store from
the late ‘80s-early‘90s.
“Everybody loved him,” Jenn said.
“We loved this, my husband planed it
out, we stained it and put it on this sewing
machine base.”
Another original feature is the walkin
cooler behind the kitchen area. It
is lined with varnished matchstick
paneling, the doors have the original
heavy hardware, and it still operates off
a compressor in the basement.
The Market On West Street will carry
cigarettes, displayed on an antique metal
cigarette display, CBD products and
lottery tickets, but no vape products.
There will be a refrigerated grab-andgo
for take-home meals, an ice cream
chest and a candy counter – and an ATM
machine for those last-minute cash
needs.
Jenn calls Chris a “soup guy” who
makes soups from scratch using
recipes from Grandmother Curtis. Jenn
prepares daily specials from scratch,
including pastries and sub rolls.
They plan to sell
mostly fresh, locally-sourced
goods,
organic when they
can but “you pay
a lot more. We will
be going to the
farmers’ market
sometimes but
I do want to try
to utilize local
farmers,” Jenn said. The produce will be
unsprayed but not necessarily certified
organic.
The Market On West Street will be
open six days a week, and the Curtises
will man the store themselves.
The Curtises have done most of the
work themselves, along with Chris’s
brother Jeff, hiring local tradesmen for
plumbing and electrical work. Jenn’s
nephew is a certified mechanic who
set up the surveillance cameras and
the POS register, which will also keep
inventory.
Jenn also feels she has roots in Proctor.
A new enterprise energizes the
whole town, she said. “I want the town
to be happier and more active. This is
the turnaround.”
The Curtises are appreciative of the
warm welcome they have received in
town. Town Manager Stan Wilbur stops
in every day and orders for a sandwich,
which is yet to be made.
“We don’t want the town to want a
market, we want the town to have a market,”
Chris added.

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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
TOTAL ARCHERY CHALLENGE
AT PICO MOUNTAIN RESORT
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 24-26
Courtesy TAC
WEDNESDAY MAY 22
Savvy Spending Solutions Workshop
10 a.m.
BROC Community Action offers a free workshop on spending wisely,
saving big, and planning ahead for large purchases. Register at 802-
665-1742 or sfaris@broc.org. Held at BROC, 45 Union St., Rutland.
broc.org.
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.
Palliative Talk
12:45 p.m.
Palliative Care and Hospice: The Difference Between Them and How
to Be Prepared with members of the Gifford Palliative Care team, at
Randolph Senior Center, 6 Hale St, Randolph.
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.
Rutland Garden Series
5:30 p.m.
Gardening workshop at Southeast Community Garden, 101 Allen
St., Rutland. “Making Your Bed: Starting Your Garden” is
first in the series. Demonstration garden developed
by SAGE, to inspire Rutland residents to utilize
city’s community garden spaces and homes for
gardening. Scott Courcelle of Alchemy Gardens
instructs. Free, $5 suggested donation.
rutlandrec.com/gardens.
Rotary Meeting
6 p.m.
The Killington-Pico Rotary club
cordially invites visiting Rotarians,
friends and guests to attend
weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays
at Clear River Tavern in
Pittsfield, 6-8 p.m. for full dinner
and fellowship. 802-773-0600
to make a reservation. Dinner
fee $21. KillingtonPicoRotary.
org
Meditation Circle
6:15 p.m.
Maclure Library offers meditation
circle Wednesdays, 6:15-
7:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840
Arch St., Pittsford.
Free Knitting Class
6:30 p.m.
Free knitting classes at Plymouth
Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker.
Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size
7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended,
one skein of medium weight yarn in light or
medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.
com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.
THURSDAY MAY 23
Audubon Marsh Walk
7 a.m.
West Rutland Marsh Walk with Rutland County Audubon. 3.7 miles at
important bird area - or go half-way. Kids, new birders and non-members
welcome. Learn from the experts! Meet at marsh boardwalk on
Marble St., West Rutland. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
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.
Stop the Bleed Training
8 a.m.
RRMC offers free, one-hour Stop the Bleed trainings at 8 a.m., 12 noon
and 4 p.m. in CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Room at RRMC, 160
Allen St., Rutland. First come, first served. Sign up at rrmcstopthebleed523.eventbrite.com.
Playgroup
10 a.m.
Maclure Library offers playgroup, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birth to 5
years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840
Arch St., Pittsford.
Story Time
10 a.m.
Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring
young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m.
Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd.,
Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied.
802-422-3368.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m.
Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680
Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
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; 802-772-2400. $15.
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.
Ukulele Lessons
5 p.m.
Chaffee Art Center offers ukulele lessons weekly on Thursdays, 5-6
p.m. $20. RSVP requested: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 South Main
St., Rutland. Bring your own ukulele!
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m.
All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River
Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
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.
Rochester Valley Trails Summit
6 p.m.
RASTA hosts Rochester Valley Trails Summit at Pierce Hall, 38 S. Main
St., Rochester. 6-8 p.m. Info on Velomont, local trail updates, two BIG
announcements, membership/workday signup,
RYP Mixer
6 p.m.
Rutland Young Professionals May mixer at The Draught Room Bar &
Grill in Diamond Run Mall, Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Free. GE hosts - hear from
plant manager about opportunities. Food, cash bar, door prizes.
International Folk Dancing
6:30 p.m.
Simple Israeli and European dances taught by Judy. Free. All welcome.
Bring friends and BYOB. Dress comfortable, wear solid shoes with
non-skid soles. at Rutland Jewish Center. Rutland Jewish Center, 96
Grove St., Rutland. 802-773-3455, rutlandjewishcenter.org.
Woodstock Book Author Event
7 p.m.
“Pilgrims of Woodstock,” the music festival in 1969, shows photos
never before seen, and interviews with people who attended. See the
images, hear the stories at Rochester Public Library, 22 S. Main St.,
Rochester.
FRIDAY MAY 24
Total Archery Challenge
7:15 a.m.
Total Archery Challenge at Pico Mountain Resort, May 24-26. The
greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation. Family friendly,
with kids’ activities. 7:15 a.m. check-in. 8 a.m. Nock Time courses
open. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lodges open for food. 4 p.m. course shuttle, chair
lift closes. Register and get info at totalarcherychallenge.com. 73 Alpine
Drive, Mendon.
Open Swim **
8 a.m.
Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement
Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
802-773-7187.
Level 1 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744
River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Story Time
10:30 a.m.
Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Stories, songs, activities. All ages welcome! 802-422-9765.
Brandon Book Sale
11 a.m.
Brandon Free Public Library holds used book sale, through October.
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. Amazing selection for all ages, fiction and non-fiction. For May,
BOGO. 4 Franklin St., Brandon.
Knitting Group
12 p.m.
Maclure Library offers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-483-2792.
840 Arch St., Pittsford.

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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.
“One Town at a Time”
5:30 p.m.
A film exploring all of Vermont’s 251 towns. Vermont premiere at Woodstock
Town Hall Theatre, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Reception 5:30
p.m. Screening 6:30 p.m. Preview trailer : onetownatatime251.com.
SATURDAY MAY 25
Total Archery Challenge
7:15 a.m.
Total Archery Challenge at Pico Mountain Resort, May 24-26. The
greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation. Family friendly,
with kids’ activities. 7:15 a.m. check-in. 8 a.m. Nock Time courses
open. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lodges open for food. 4 p.m. course shuttle,
chair lift closes. 5:30 p.m. afterparty. Register and get info at totalarcherychallenge.com.
73 Alpine Drive, Mendon.
Killington Stage Race
Race the legend! Or spectate. May 25-27. Today, Lookout & First Stop
Circuit Race: 18-mile circuit with big ring climb and fast finish. Timed,
with prizes. Get the details at killingtonstagerace.com. Register online
at bikereg.com.
Bird Monitoring
8 a.m.
A Working Woodlands Workshop at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National
Historical Park in Woodstock: Learn about NPS Northeast Temperate
Network volunteer bird monitoring program. Binocs available - or BYO.
Meet at Carriage Barn Visitor Center at MBRNH. Park at Billings Farm,
Old River Road. Free, but please RSVP to 802-457-3368 ext. 222.
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.
CHS Plant Sale
9 a.m.
Cavendish Historical Society’s annual plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on
museum grounds, 1955 Main St., Cavendish. Hosta, perennials, salad
in a bucket, herbs, some annuals.
Bike Blessing
9:30 a.m.
White River Junction VA Medical Center hosts Blessing of the Bikes
in parking lot, Veterans Drive, WRJ. All welcome, motorcyclists and
spectators. 802-295-9363.
Open Studio Weekend
10 a.m.
Studios across Vermont open their doors to the public with demonstrations,
exhibits, talks, and sales of their artwork. Look for yellow signs
for participating studios, or visit vermontcrafts.com for a map.
Open Studio: Springfield
10 a.m.
Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St., exhibits 160 artists. Meet potter
Andrew Berends 12-4 p.m.
Open Studio: Brandon
10 a.m.
Open Studio Weekend in Brandon: Brandon Artists Guild, 7 Center St.,
hosts 40 members’ artwork; Judith Reilly Gallery, 24 Conant Square;
Vermont Folk Art Gallery, 24 Park St. with works by Warren Kimble,
Robin Kent, and Medana Gabbard. And more!
Karen Deets Open Studio
10 a.m.
Karen Deets Stained Glass holds open studio, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free
refreshments served! karendeets.com. 728 Moscow Road, Fair Haven.
Sheep Shearing & Herding
10 a.m.
Billings Farm & Museum hosts Sheep Shearing & Herding, 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Showcases Border Collies herding sheep at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Southdown ewes sheared at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and
2:30 p.m. Spinning and carding demos, hands-on wool activities for all
ages. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
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.
Open Studio: Chaffee
11 a.m.
Chaffee Art Center hosts 10 artists for Open Studio, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Quilling, jewelry making, quilting, painting, carving, framed dried flowers,
more. Items for sale. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.
Bridge Club
12 p.m.
Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center
Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1
Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
Opening Reception
12 p.m.
Opening reception of Slate Valley Pop Up art gallery, 12-2
p.m. Featuring student artwork, art activities, live music,
light refreshments, support of the local schools and the
arts! 73 Main St., Fair Haven. Exhibit 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
and May 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.q
Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance
Performance **
1 p.m.
Wish Upon A Star - Annual dance performances
by students of Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance, 1
p.m. and 6 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center
St., Rutland. Tickets $17-$18 for kids; $20-$22 for
adults. paramountvt.org.
Author Event
1 p.m.
Book Nook hosts author discussion and signing.
Christie K. Kelly chats about “The Six Gifts Part I: Secrets”
and signs copies. 1-3 p.m. 136 Main St., Ludlow.
Saturday Gravel Rides
4:30 p.m.
Analog Cycles leads weekly 20-35-mile gravel rides from Baptist
Church Parking lot on East Poultney Green. Mix of road/dirt road/
double track and easy single track. Gravel bike approved. Hard terrain,
slacker pace. No drop rides. Rain or shine, unless lighting. 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.
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.
Healing Concert/Spring Fling
6:30 p.m.
Free Kirtan, jazz, drum circle healing concert at Community Hall, 2724
Stage Road, Benson. Hosted by Old King Farm as part of Spring Fling
Memorial Day weekend retreat. Celebration of healing ourselves, others
and the planet during annual concert. Line-up: Dalien/13 Hands; Dr.
Greg. Lagana; Xela Karub; Space Jams Drum Circle. Tickets at oldkingfarm.com.
Free! BYO instruments. Raffle prizes.
FOLA Film
7 p.m.
FOLA film showing of western “The Assassination of Jesse James by
the Coward Robert Ford” at Ludlow Town Hall’s Heald Auditorium, 37
S. Depot St., Ludlow. Free, donations welcome. Popcorn and water
provided. fola.us.
Cradle Switch
7:30 p.m.
Five-piece acoustic Americana group Cradle Switch performs at Brandon
Music. $20 tickets, brandon-music.net. BYOB. 62 Country Club
Road, Brandon.
SUNDAY MAY 26
Killington Stage Race
Race the legend! Or spectate. May 25-27. Today, Killington Road Race:
61/76-mile, point-to-point race with rolling hills and 2-3 significant
climbs, including Bethel’s West Hill Road and Killington’s East Mountain
Road. Timed, with prizes. Get the details at killingtonstagerace.com.
Register online at bikereg.com.
Total Archery Challenge
7:15 a.m.
Total Archery Challenge at Pico Mountain Resort, May 24-26. The
greatest outdoor 3D archery experience in the nation. Family friendly,
with kids’ activities. 7:15 a.m. check-in. 8 a.m. Nock Time courses
open. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lodges open for food. 4 p.m. course shuttle, chair
lift closes. Register and get info at totalarcherychallenge.com. 73 Alpine
Drive, Mendon.
VT STATE PARKS OPEN!
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Heartfulness
Meditation
CourtesyVt. State Parks
7:45 a.m.
Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St.
Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
All Levels Yoga
9 a.m.
All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River
Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Great Elfin Lake 5k
9 a.m.
5k run/walk for all levels and abilities, around the country roads and
footpaths to Elfin Lake, Wallingford. Begins/ends at Wallingford Rec
Area, Meadow St., Wallingford. Registration $30 adults; $15 age 12
and under. Registration closes 8:45 a.m. First 100 receive race day
t-shirt. Prizes awarded. kelly5krace@gmail.com.; runsignup.com.
Plymouth Tag Sale
9 a.m.
6th annual town-wide tag sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Plymouth Community
Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth. One-stop shopping!
Open Studio: Springfield
10 a.m.
Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St., exhibits 160 artists.
Sheep Shearing & Herding
10 a.m.
Billings Farm & Museum hosts Sheep Shearing & Herding, 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Showcases Border Collies herding sheep at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Southdown ewes sheared at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and
2:30 p.m. Spinning and carding demos, hands-on wool activities for all
ages. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
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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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Agricultural Blessing
10:45 a.m.
Church of Our Saviour hosts agricultural blessing. All farmers and
gardeners welcome for special blessing of your plants for the summer
garden. Bring seeds, plants, and anything related to agriculture to be
blessed with prayer for plentiful crop. Mission Farm Road, Killington.
Klezmer Group
4 p.m.
Bring your instrument - music provided. Interested? office@rutlandjewishcenter.org.
6-8 p.m. 96 Grove St., Rutland.
MONDAY MAY 27
Memorial Day
Killington Stage Race
Race the legend! Or spectate. May 25-27. Today, Individual Time Trial:
11 miles and nearly flat for Vermont. All TT equipment allowed. Timed,
with prizes. Get the details at killingtonstagerace.com. Register online
at bikereg.com.
Killington Yoga
Pittsfield/Stockbridge Memorial Day Parades
9 a.m.
Starts in Pittsfield, 9 a.m. Heads to Stockbridge after, around 10 a.m. at
the Commons. For details, contact Suzanne Butterfield - 234-5294.
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.
West Rutland Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m.
Memorial Day Celebration, annual town tradition that honors our heroes
and celebrates community. Parade begins at 10 a.m. through town.
Awards ceremony and bbq at American Legion. Begins Noonan Lane,
West Rutland.
Brandon Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m.
Central Park, Brandon. A very quaint event- a small parade, a few
speeches and a 100 year old tradition of first grade girls placing flowers
at the base of the Civil War Monument.
Memorial Day Ceremony
10:45 a.m.
Ceremony at Civil War Soldier Monument at the intersection of Holden
Road and Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, starting 10:45 a.m.
Playgroup
11 a.m.
Maclure Library offers playgroup, Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Birth to 5
years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840
Arch St., Pittsford.
Rochester Memorial Day Parade
11 a.m.
Remembering those who have fallen. Marches from Town Office,
around the park, to the cemetery at the north end of town, next to
Mac’s Market. Taps will be played.
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.
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.
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.
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. 802-
747-3768.
Stanley Cup Finals
7:15 p.m.
Paramount Theatre screens Sports Live in HD: Stanley Cup Finals,
game one: Boston Bruins and winner of San Jose Sharks and St. Louis
Blues. At Boston Garden. 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.
TUESDAY MAY 28
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.
Tobacco Cessation Group
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.
End Game Screening
2 p.m.
“End Game,” screening and discussion of Netflix documentary with Dr.
Cristine Maloney, at Strode Independent Living, Morgan Orchards, in
Randolph Center. This 2018 film by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman
is about terminally ill patients in a San Francisco hospital who meet
medical practitioners seeking to change the perception around life and
death. Light refreshments. 89 Tom Wicker Lane, Randolph Center.
Harry Potter Club
3:15 p.m.
Sherburne Memorial Library holds five-week Harry Potter Club 3:15-4
p.m., April 23-May 21. 2998 River Road, Killington. 802-422-9765.
TOPS Meeting
4:45 p.m.
TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of
West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off
pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m.
Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8,
Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m.
VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at
Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev.
Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public.
802-770-1613.
Tick Talk
6 p.m.
Dr. J. Gavin Cotter, Infectious Disease Specialist
at RRMC, gives informative talk on
prevalent illnesses transmitted by ticks in
Vermont: Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Lyme
Disease. Q&A - learn the facts and the
myths. Registration required: rrmc.org,
802-772-2400. 160 Allen St., Rutland.
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 mindenhancing
skill for youth and adults. All ages
are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9
p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
SUMMER PREVIEW
Quechee Balloon Festival
June 14-16
Killington IDF Skate & Luge World Cup
June 14-16
Vermont Bike & Brew
June 21-23
Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride
June 22-23
KMF Classical Concert Series
June 29-July 27
AJGA Killington Junior Golf Championship
July 1-4
Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series
July 6-Aug. 31
Okemo’s All Come Home Music Festival
July 13-14
RAVE Car Show
July 13-14
Killington Wine Festival
July 19-21
Bookstock Literary Festival
July 26-28
Okemo’s Hops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival
Aug. 2-4
Taste of Woodstock
Aug. 10
Vermont State Fair
Aug. 13-17
Spartan Race
Sept. 14-15
STANLEY CUP FINALS FREE
SCREENING, PARAMOUNT THEATRE
MONDAY, MAY 27, 7:15 P.M.
All Levels Yoga
6:30 p.m.
Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone,
50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St.,
Rutland. Bring a mat.
Submitted

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 ROCKIN’ THE REGION • 21
WED.
MAY 22
KILLINGTON
8 p.m. Sushi Yoshi
Michelob Ultra Softball League
Party
PAWLET
7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant
and Tavern
“Pickin’ in Pawlet”
POULTNEY
6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern
Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s
Moose Crossing
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
THURS.
MAY 23
PITTSFIELD
8 p.m. Clear River
Tavern
Open Mic Jam with Silas McPrior
POULTNEY
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Joe DeFelice
RUTLAND
[MUSIC Scene]
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way
Tavern
Full Backline Open Mic with
Robby Smolinski
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Krishna Guthrie
FRI.
MAY 24
BOMOSEEN
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
Heart to Heart
6 p.m. Lake House
Ryan Fuller
DORSET
7:30 p.m. Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Players present “Oklahoma”
KILLINGTON
7 p.m. The Foundry
Jenny Porter
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s
Irish Pub
Doug Hazzard
9 p.m. JAX Food &
Games
The Idiots
LUDLOW
7 p.m. Du Jour VT
King Arthur Junior
PAWLET
7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant
and Tavern
Live Music
PITTSFIELD
8 p.m. Clear River
Tavern
Karaoke with Caitlin
POULTNEY
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Christine Malcolm and Chris
Ryan
RUTLAND
7 p.m. Draught Room in
Diamond Run Mall
Duane Carleton
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way
Tavern
River Frog
10 p.m. Center Street
Alley
DJ Dirty D
TINMOUTH
7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse
The Revenants
SAT.
MAY 25
BRANDON
7 p.m. Brandon Music
Cradleswitch
BOMOSEEN
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
King Arthur Junior
DORSET
7:30 p.m. Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Players present “Oklahoma”
KILLINGTON
7 p.m. The Foundry
Ryan Fuller
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish
Pub
Doug Hazzard
9 p.m. JAX Food &
Games
Josh Jakab
LUDLOW
7 p.m. Du Jour VT
No Mercy
RUTLAND
7 p.m. A Sound Space
Discavus
9 p.m. Center Street
Alley
DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way
Tavern
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
SUN.
MAY 26
DORSET
2 p.m. Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Players present “Oklahoma”
KILLINGTON
12 p.m. Summit Lodge
Duane Carleton
5 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night with Summit Pond
Quartet
LUDLOW
5:30 p.m. Main and
Mountain Bar and Motel
Sammy Blanchette and Michael
Summers
POULTNEY
7 p.m. Otto’s Cones
Point General Store
Drew Polsun as Elvis
RUTLAND
6 p.m. A Sound Space
Ukebox
7 p.m. Hide-A-Way
Tavern
Tom Irish
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Open Mic with Chris Pallutto
STOCKBRIDGE
12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick
Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern
The People’s Jam
MON.
MAY 27
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. The Killarney
Open Mic with King Arthur Junior
TUES.
MAY 28
CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria
Josh Jakab
PITTSFIELD
7 p.m. Clear River
Tavern
Trivia Night
POULTNEY
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by
Fiddlewitch
RUTLAND
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way
Tavern
Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Karaoke with Jess
Rockin’ The Region
with A Sound Space
There is a really cool new
place in town for both musicians
and the audience, alike.
It’s Rutland’s new rehearsal
and DIY recording studio, A
Sound Space, located at 77
Grove St., which used to be
the CVPS building and now is
home to the Rutland Herald,
an art gallery and now, this. I
had the pleasure of speaking with local
musician, George Nostrand, who is the
owner of the music space, to find out
more about it.
Memorial Day weekend will feature
two local bands there, Discavus and
Ukebox. The events are free and and
Rockin’ the
Region
By DJ Dave
Hoffenberg
open to the public, and are
an opportunity to meet the
bands, observe a live rehearsal
and tour the new space. Saturday,
May 25, Discavus will
be in the studio from 7-9 p.m.
performing and answering
questions from the live audience.
Sunday, May 26, Ukebox
will be running through songs
and answering questions, from 6-8 p.m.
Discavus is a three piece instrumental
band that plays a combo of jazz, funk and
fusion. Ukebox is a five piece, all female
band, playing ukulele, accordion, piano
and drums. Ukebox played its first official
gig at the last winter farmers market. Nostrand
said it’s a cool eclectic band.
The idea for the studio originally came
two years ago from Mark Foley, who owns
the building. He approached Nostrand
with the idea and asked him if he thought
it would work. Nostrand said, “I think it’s
a good idea, I’m just not sure if it will work
or not.” For whatever reason, the idea was
shelved for a few years. When the Herald
moved in, Nostrand, who works for them,
was looking for a rehearsal space with a
band he plays with. He went with the old,
“better to beg for forgiveness than ask for
permission” approach, and it worked. He
ended up working out a deal with Foley
and took a business class to learn a few
things. Nostrand said, “I almost didn’t
go through with it. It’s kind of a leap of
faith. I’m a musician not a business man.
I figured I would give it a try, and so far,
it’s been going pretty well.” The space is
the old “war room” for CVPS. If anything
went wrong, this is where they went.
Nostrand said, “This was their emergency
headquarters so it’s kind of built like a
bomb shelter.”
A Sound Space opened in March and
has hosted a handful of events, including
a live performance from Krishna Guthrie
and Bobby Maguire that I attended April
3. I like it because it’s not just a rehearsal
space. You get to see a rehearsal in a live
atmosphere. It was a cool, intimate performance.
Nostrand has a full P.A. system
Rockin’ the Region, page 46

22 •
Living
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
ADEThis weeks living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!
White River Junction VA to host
Blessing of the Bikes
Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNC-
TION—With the warmer weather arriving, White River
Junction VA Medical Center will host a Blessing of the Bikes
event on Saturday, May 25. The event will start at 9:30 a.m.
in the front parking lot on Veterans Drive, where Chaplain
Fr. Anthony Madu will make a blessing for all the motorcycles
and their riders. This event is to bring the riders as
well as their families and friends together and raise awareness
for automobile drivers during the warmer seasons,
promoting motorcycle safety.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event as a motorcyclist
or as a spectator.
For information, call 802-295-9363 ext. 5880, email
vhawrjpao@va.gov.
Memorial Day Planters
Beautiful Hanging Baskets
Patio Planters
Fresh Arrangements
775-2626
72 Park St., Rutland
(next to V.A.C)
Monday - Friday
8am -5:30pm
Sat. 8 am-4 pm
Sun. 9 am-3 pm
Courtesy TAC Team
The Total Archery Challenge is a 3D archery experience, three days of challenges and courses at Pico Mountain.
Total Archery Challenge comes to Pico
May 24-26—KILLINGTON—The
Yeti Total Archery Challenge fueled by
MTN OPS is coming to Pico Mountain
Resort for three days – May 24-26 – and
is bringing the greatest outdoor 3D
archery experience in the nation. The
organization work hard to provide
a fun, family friendly environment
where everyone can enjoy the great
sport of archery. It’s like organizers say,
“Life... Its Better with a Bow!”
The schedule of events is the same
each day, except Saturday, May 25,
when an afterparty takes place at 5:30
p.m.:
7:15 a.m. Check-in opens, receive
activity pass
8 a.m. Nock Time courses open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lunch and snacks
available in main lodge
4 p.m. Course shuttle/chair lift
closes
Participants can expect over 100
3D archery targets, with multiples
courses for different skill levels. The
locals course has 15-40-yard minimal
angles. The prime course – the
toughest, but fun course – is Rocky
Mountain Western Shoot, 40-100yards
with steep angles and tougher shots.
The Mountain Ops Course is 25-75
yards with steep angles and good
shots to test skills. The Sitka Course
is long shots, 60-100 yards, on sheep,
mountain goats and other awesome
species. This course is designed to live
up to the demands of the Sitka gear.
For the kids, there will be a stationary
kids range 10-target shoot at
dinosaurs and zombies; plus a kids’
course, 12 target from 5-20 yards, also
great for beginners.
Novelty shots will be available, with
the chance to win multiple prizes,
including a truck.
Vendors will round out the experience,
which will include food.
All adult participants that preregister
online will get an event t-shirt,
a raffle ticket, and an extra entry to
win a Prime or Quest bow. Visit totalarcherychallenge.com
to sign up.
Pico Mountain is located at 73
Alpine Dr., Mendon.
WWW.ARTISTREEVT.ORG
2095 Pomfret Road
South Pomfret, VT
802-457-3500
Rochester Library takes a
trip back to Woodstock
Thursday, May 23, 7
p.m.—ROCHESTER—
The summer of 1969
is best remembered in
one word: Woodstock.
Fifty years ago, dozens of
musicians played, but it
was the 400,000 people
that came from across
the country who created
the lore and legacy that is
Woodstock.
“Pilgrims of Woodstock”
presents the
never before published
pictures of photographer
Richard Bellak and John
Kane’s interviews with
the people who attended
the event. See the images
and hear the stories on
Thursday, May 23 at 7
p.m. at the Rochester
Public Library, 22 S. Main
St. n Rochester.
Author John Kane,
is a professor teaching
media, communications
and visual arts courses.
Photographer Richard F.
Bellak, aimed his lens at
the Woodstock audience
for much of the event.
The result is a beautifully
atmospheric collection
of never before published
images capturing
the essence of what it
was like to attend this
life-changing event.
The program is free
and open to the public.
Don’t miss the event on
Thursday!
West Rutland continues
tradition with Memorial
Day Parade, Monday
Monday, May 27,
10 a.m.—WEST RUT-
LAND—The tradition
of an annual Memorial
Day Celebration in West
Rutland continues this
year on Monday, May 27
at 10 a.m.
The event is an annual
town tradition that
honors local heroes and
celebrates the community.
The day begins with
a parade through town,
followed by an awards
ceremony and barbecue
at the American Legion.
Parade route
The parade begins at
Noonan Lane, goes north
on Clarendon Avenue,
then west on Main Street
to Marble Street.
“Taps” and a gun
salute will be performed
at the WWII Memorial at
the Town Hall.
The parade continues
west on Marble Street
to Barnes Street to the
cemeteries where a gun
salute and “Taps” will
sound again, continue
east on Main Street to
the West Rutland School,
which is south on
Clarendon Avenue. The
parade ends at Noonan
Lane.

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 LIVING ADE • 23
By Carrie Pill
“Michelle and Her Flock” is an oil painting by Carrie Pill, an artist from Rutland that is
taking part in Open Studio Weekend.
Spring Open Studio celebrates 27 years
May 25-26—VERMONT—Bright yellow
signs compete with a multitude of greens
along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to
the studios of craftspeople and other artists
across Vermont during the 2019 Spring
Open Studio Weekend taking place over
Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26.
Open Studio Weekend is a statewide
celebration of the visual arts and creative
process, offering a unique opportunity for
visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists
and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase
high quality, hand-made artwork.
The self-guided Open Studio tour
features the work of glassblowers, jewelers,
printmakers, potters, furniture makers,
weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors,
quilt makers and wood carvers. Many
participating galleries will host gallery talks
and feature special exhibits in conjunction
with this event.
Rutland and Brandon alone have a huge
representation in the annual event, so it
makes for a great driving tour. In Rutland,
visit Chaffee Art Center, which will be
hosting 10 artists; or take to downtown
Rutland for the many galleries within walking
distance of each other, like 77Art, The
Alley Gallery, B&G Gallery, and the Opera
House Gallery. In Brandon, the Judith
Reilly Gallery, Brandon Artists’ Guild, and
Vermont Folk Art Gallery – with the art of
Warren Kimble, Robin Kent, and Medana
Gabbard – are among the open studios in
town. Heading out to Middletown Springs,
visit Rising Meadow Pottery, Sissy’s Kitchen,
David Munyak, and well-known Peter
Huntoon.
The Vermont Crafts Council publishes a
free map booklet with directions to participating
sites. These are just a few in the Rutland
County region – visit vermontcrafts.
com for a full list of galleries throughout the
state. The Vermont Open Studio Guide is
also available throughout the state at Tourist
Information Centers.
By Jerry LeBlond
The legendary Killington Stage Race will return to Killington on May 25-27.
Killington Stage Race hits
the road in 23rd year
May 25-27—KILLINGTON—The
legendary Killington Stage Race returns
to the Killington region May 25-27, in
its 23rd Memorial Day weekend event.
For 2019, there will be eight stage race
categories and three thrilling days of
racing. Stage 1 is contested on a historic,
fun and fast circuit race that takes racers
though the President Calvin Coolidge
birth place and Vermont Whitehouse.
Stage 2 is a challenging hilly road race
with a 5.5-mile, 1,550 foot climb to the
finish which will test riders’ early season
climbing condition. Stage 3 provides a
rare long ITT over 11-miles which has
made for some thrillingly close final GC
battles. Registration closes on Tuesday,
May 21, at 11 p.m. at bikereg.org.
Enjoy the race as a racer or a spectator.
Visit killingtonstagerace.com.
DANIEL ANDAI
Artistic Director
& Violin
SIMON
GHRAICHY
Guest Artist
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Classical Concert Series
June 29-July 27 Saturdays at 7pm • Killington Resort, Ramshead Lodge
Enjoy weekly performances
by some of the world’s
finest classical musicians
in an intimate setting
on the mountain.
years
kmfest.org kmfest@kmfest.org • 802.773.4003 • TICKETS: 800.821.6867

24 • LIVING ADE
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Brandon Free Public Library used
book sale season begins
May 22, 24, 25—BRANDON—The
Friends of the Brandon Free Public
Library used book sale has begun for
the season. It is open Wednesdays,
4-6 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; and
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; until mid-
October. Organizers say this is the best
organized and longest running used
book sale in Vermont. In the basement,
find an huge selection of fiction and
non-fiction books for all ages at very
low prices. For the month of May: buy
one book, get another book of the same
value or less for free.
There are new books that came in
over the winter that are now part of the
collections. As a result, a good spring
cleaning has taken place, some older
materials have been culled and there
are many newer and different books on
the shelves.
Books are arranged by type and
subject. There is both hard-cover and
paperback fiction, non-fiction of every
description, and books for children,
toddlers, and young adults. There are
special sections devoted to gardening,
cooking, how-to and do-it-yourself
projects.
All of the income from this sale is
used for the purchase of books and
other materials and to help underwrite
special projects for the library, like the
Summer Children’s Program in July.
The book sale and the holiday auction
are the primary sources for funding for
these programs.
The library is located at 4 Franklin
St., Brandon. It sits on the corner of
Franklin and Park streets. For more
information, visit the website, brandonpubliclibrary.org.
Rutland Regional to host balance workshop
Thursday, May 23, 4
p.m.—RUTLAND—Being
klutzy is no longer a
laughing matter. In fact,
one of the most serious
medical problems
facing older people is
falling. After age 30,
the muscles that used
to stand tall begin to
weaken. The length of a
stride shortens, and the
pace of a step slows. Even
vision becomes fuzzier.
However, aging isn’t the
only reason people lose
their sense of stability. It’s
the classic “use it or lose
it” formula. Balance can
be maintained by staying
active.
The staff in rehabilitation
services at Rutland
Regional Medical
Center has developed
a workshop specifically
addressing walking,
balance, and stability.
The workshop, Gaining
Traction: Improve Your
Walking, Balance, Mobility,
and Stability, will be
held every Thursday,
May 23-June 20, from
4-5:30 p.m. in the CVPS/
Leahy Community
Health Education Center
at the Rutland Regional
Medical Center.
In this program participants
will learn the
mechanics of walking
and how various conditions
such as arthritis,
foot and joint issues, and
neurological problems
impact gait, and what
strategies can be used
to compensate for these
conditions.
There will be discussions
on setting realistic
walking goals, how to
track progress using a
pedometer and other
technology, utilizing
exercises that will enhance
mobility, and how
to select appropriate
footwear.
At the conclusion of
the program there will be
a panel discussion with
the folks from rehabilitative
services followed
by a walk around the
Rutland Regional loop,
if the weather allows for
that to happen.
The cost is $15, and
registration is required
for the workshop. For
more information or to
register visit rmc.org or
call 802-772-2400. Rutland
Regional Medical
Center is located at 160
Allen St. in Rutland.
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of 97%. Must be a fixed-rate mortgage. At least one borrower must have a usable credit score. Homebuyer
education required for purchase transactions when all borrowers are first-time homebuyers. All loans subject
to approval. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change. Ask us for details.
No matter how you celebrate this Memorial Day, be sure to celebrate
with a bang from Northstar Fireworks!
2205 VT Rt. 14 S 1306 Memorial Dr.
E. Montpelier, VT St. Johnsbury, VT
(802) 229-9659 (802) 424-1530
www.northstarfireworks.com Open 7 days 10 am to 8 pm

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Documentary explores Vermont’s 251 towns
Friday, May 24, 5:30 p.m.—WOOD-
STOCK—“One Town at a Time” is a
documentary that explores Vermont
through the lens of the 251 Club of
Vermont. The film will have its official
premiere on Friday, May 24 at
the Woodstock Town Hall Theater. A
reception will precede the film at 5:30
p.m., with the film beginning at 6:30
p.m.
In the summer of 2006, between
semesters at college, director Mike
Scenic 5k benefits
Wallingford rec department
Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m.—WALLINGFORD—Kick off
summer with a run to the lake. The Great Elfin Lake 5k will
take place Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Join in a scenic 5k run/
walk along country roads, along Otter Creek and on foot
paths through Stone Meadow to Elfin Lake. The race will
begin and end at the recreational fields on Meadow Street
in Wallingford.
This run/walk is designed for all levels. Proceeds from
this event will benefit the Wallingford recreation department.
Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for kids age 12 and
under. Register online through May 22 at runsignup.com.
Day-of registration will also be available, for an additional
$5. Race-day registration closes at 8:45 a.m. The first 100
entrants receive a t-shirt.
For the serious participants there will be chip-timed race
results to measure personal bests. Prizes will be awarded in
several categories including overall male and female finishers
plus age-based categories.
Leonard took on the challenge of visiting
every town in the state of Vermont
by joining the 251 Club – a unique
organization dedicated to exploring
the Green Mountain State. With his
two best friends in tow, he interviewed
locals and visited some of Vermont’s
most celebrated places. After living
outside Vermont for over a decade,
Leonard moved back home and decided
to revisit the 251 Club – returning
to some of the same places and reinterviewing
some of the same people
he met 12 years ago. He witnessed
how Vermont has changed, how it has
stayed the same, and, ultimately, how
a humble wayfarer’s club shaped his
identity forever.
One Town at a Time is a comingof-age
story that combines retro
footage from 2006 with contemporary
footage.
The Town Hall Theater is located at
31 the Green, Woodstock.
Doctor gives tick talk at RRMC
Tuesday, May 28, 6
p.m.—RUTLAND—Anyone
that spends time outdoors
or has pets that go outdoors
needs to be aware of ticks.
On May 28, from 6-8 p.m.,
Dr. J. Gavin Cotter, infectious
disease specialist at
Rutland Regional Medical
Center, will present an
informational talk on the
prevalent illnesses transmitted
by ticks in Vermont.
Dr. Cotter will discuss
what happens when one is
exposed to a tick carrying
Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis,
and Lyme Disease, and
how to treat, diagnose, and
prevent these diseases. He
will also explore the myths
about these diseases that
circulate in the media.
There will be a question
and answer period after the
talk. Refreshments will be
provided. Registration is required
in advance. For more
information and to register
visit rrmc.org.
Griff’s
Greenhouses
Dear Gardening Friends,
When you shop at Griff’s, this is what you will
receive every time: Greeting by one of the owners;
friendly personal service; knowledgeable answers
to all your questions; fair prices and the highest
quality plants. Also for your convenience we accept
credit cards, checks and even cash! And you are
welcome to return our flats and pots for reuse.
Come See Us Today!
P.S. Of course we have a great selection of plants!
Opposite the Stockbridge School
2906 VT Route 107, Stockbridge, VT • 234-5600
Open Daily 9 - 5:30, Sunday 10 - 4
2814 Killington Rd., Killington, VT • 802-422-3600
KillingtonPicoRealty.com • info@KillingtonPicoRealty.com
Local author signing to be held at Book Nook
Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m.—The Book
Nook will host an in-store event with
local author Christie K. Kelly on Saturday,
May 25 from 1-3 p.m. Kelly will be
available to chat about her new book
– “The Six Gifts Part I: Secrets” – and
sign copies. In
addition, Grace
Pratt of Sol Luna
Farm will offer a
flower essence
and sound healing
demonstration.
At some point,
we all question
why we’re
here on this
planet, in this
life. The searching
protagonist
of Kelly’s “The
Six Gifts Part I:
Secrets,” Olivia
Alfieri has more
reason than most
to ask these, as
she racks up near
death experiences
and clearly
clairvoyant visions.
It is in the
aftermath of her
most recent faceoff
with mortality
Courtesy The Book Nook
Christie K. Kelly will be available to talk
about her new book, and sign copies, May
25 at The Book Nook.
that we meet Olivia and her broodingly
handsome husband, Marco. To
recover from their ordeal, they escape
to a secluded home on a mountain in
Vermont. But this seclusion doesn’t
bring Olivia the peace and healing for
which she strives.
Recurring dreams
– or are they more
than that? – and
shocking news
from an old friend
galvanize Olivia
into action and a
cross-country trip
that brings more
questions than
answers.
“This fictional
series is woven
from true life
events,” explains
Kelly. “Though
it expands into a
universe we can
only imagine,
who’s to say what
can happen and
what can’t?”
The Book Nook
is located at 136
Main St., Ludlow.
For more information,
call 802-
228-3238.
www.37HighGlenPath.com
Pittsfield - This well-designed 3BR contemporary features a tiled mudroom, spacious kitchen/dining
area open to a living room w/vaulted ceiling, central stone fireplace, and lots of natural light. The
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magnificently manicured grounds w/mature perennials and ornamental trees. The fully finished walkout
level includes a family room w/woodstove, guest bedroom, bathroom, and generous finished laundry
room which doubles as a rec-room. The two-car garage includes a heated workshop above and separate
pole barn can accommodate additional cars, ATVs, and snowmachines for the nearby VAST trail network.
A beautiful home for all seasons in the heart of the Green Mountains - Offered at $319,000
www.388CraigsLane.com
Mendon - Up & down duplex each unit is 4BR,
across the from Pico Mountain - $299,000
You can see videos of all our
listings on YouTube!
Daniel Pol
Associate Broker
www.FallLineE1.com
Killington - The largest 1BR/1BA layout available
in Fall Line - only a few units have this floorplan.
This end unit offers a spacious living and dining
area and a large brick walk out patio, recently
redone - $135,000
Kyle Kershner
Broker/Owner
REALTOR ®
Jessica Posch
Realtor

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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Food Matters
BE
HEARD.
Mounta in Times
mountaintimes.info
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
Back Country Café The
Back Country Café is a hot spot for
delicious breakfast foods. Choose
from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds
of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s
or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat
Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate
drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for
daily specials. Open Friday through Sunday at 7 a.m. (802) 422-4411
Choices Restaurant
&Rotisserie Chef-owned,
Serving a seasonal Choices Restaurant menu and featuring Rotisserie VT highlights
506 Bistro was named and 2012 Bar ski magazines
Serving a Live seasonal Jazz Pianist menu favorite featuring Every restaurant. Wednesday Choices VT may highlights 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day,
Live shrimp Jazz cockatil, Pianist steak, 802.457.5000 hamburgers, Every pan Wednesday seared chicken, | ontheriverwoodstock.com
a 6:30 variety of - salads 8:30 p.m.
and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb Located and more in await On you. The An River extensive Inn, wine Woodstock list VT
and in 802.457.5000 house made desserts are | ontheriverwoodstock.com
also available. www.choices-restaurant.
com (802) 422-4030
A short scenic drive from Killington
506 Bistro and Bar
Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT
A short scenic drive from Killington
Clear River Tavern
Headed north from Killington on
Route 100? Stop in to the Clear
River Tavern to sample chef Tim
Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu
featuring burgers, pizza, salads,
steak and more. We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles
from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts
will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a
smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.”
www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999
Inn at Long Trail Looking
for something a little different? Hit up
McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly
poured pint of Guinness, live music
on the weekends and delicious food.
Irish Pub Guinness not your favorite? They also
have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey
selection. Rosemary’s Restaurant is now
open, serving dinner. Reservations are appreciated. innatlongtrail.com,
802-775-7181.
McGrath’s
Inn at
L ng Trail
Jones’ Donuts Offering donuts
and a bakery, with a community
reputation as being the best! Closed
Monday and Tuesday. 23 West
Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/.
Call (802) 773-7810
Killington Market Take
breakfast, lunch or dinner on the
go at Killington Market, Killington’s
on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast
sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast
chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup,
fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.
killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
Lake Bomoseen Lodge
The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen
Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside
resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef
prepared, family friendly, pub fare;
appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew
selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com,
802-468-5251.
MENDON MINI GOLF
&
S N A C K B A R
Lookout Tavern With a free shuttle,
take away and call ahead seating, Lookout
Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas,
sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches
and dinner options are always a good selection.
www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
Mendon Mini Golf &Snack
Bar Mendon Mini Golf and Snack Bar
serves a variety of dining options that
include Handmade Burgers, Dogs, Grilled
Chicken, Fish, Hand-cut Fries, and many
other meals and sides. Also choose from 11
flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream. 776-4921
Mountain Top Inn
& Resort Whether staying
overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern
serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally
inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and
a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose
from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after
dinner! A short drive from Killington. mountaintopinn.com, 802-483-2311.
Red Clover Farm to Table
Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday
night Live Jazz. Monday night
Chef Specials. Open Thursday
to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7
Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com
Seward’s Dairy If you’re
looking for something truly unique
and Vermont, check out Seward
Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade
food including hamburgers,
steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little
sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont
products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sugar and Spice Stop on by
to Sugar and Spice for a home style
breakfast or lunch served up right.
Try six different kinds of pancakes
and/or waffles or order up some eggs
and home fries. For lunch they offer
a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and
deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832.
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.

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 LIVING ADE • 27
RUTLAND
CO-OP
grocery
I
household goods
77 Wales St
produce
health and beauty
Culinary
Institute of
America
Alum
A Border Collie demonstrates the art of sheep herding around the field at Billings Farm & Museum.
Billings Farm & Museum features
Sheep Shearing & Herding
Saturday & Sunday, May 25-26—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm &
Museum will host Sheep Shearing & Herding on Saturday and Sunday, May
2-26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event showcases herdsman Jim McRae’s team
of Border Collies herding sheep in the farm fields during narrated programs
at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. both days. Each day, the farm’s
Southdown ewes will be sheared for spring at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and
2:30 p.m., and spinning and carding demonstrations will highlight the skills
needed to turn fleece into yarn. Hands-on wool craft activities will be available
for all ages.
The operating dairy farm, farm life exhibits, and the restored and furnished
1890 Farm Manager’s House are included in the entrance fee.
Billings Farm is an operating Jersey dairy farm that continues 148-year
tradition of agricultural excellence and offers farm programs and historical
exhibits that explore Vermont’s rural heritage and values. The farm is open
daily through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: adults, $16; 62 and over,
$14; children 5-15, $8; age 3-4, $4; 2 and under are free. The Farm & Museum
is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green.
Courtesy BFM
ON SPRING BREAK! WILL BE REOPENING
ON MAY 31 FOR SUMMER
• A Farm to Table Restaurant
• Handcut Steaks, Filets & Fish
• All Baking Done on Premises
• Over 20 wines by the glass
• Great Bar Dining
• Freshly made pasta
All entrées include two sides and soup or salad
422-4030 • 2820 KILLINGTON RD.
WWW.CHOICES-RESTAURANT.COM
Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride aims to raise
$300,000 for adaptive sports
KILLINGTON—The Ninth Annual Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride presented
by Long Trail Brewing (formerly known as the Long Trail Century
Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports), returns to the Killington
region Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23. Starline Rhythm Boys and Duppy
Conquerors are scheduled to play for the after-ride party. The goal is to
raise more than $300,000 for adaptive sports and recreation at this annual
fundraising event. The event raised nearly $300,000 last year, which
supports the organization’s annual operating budget, participant scholarships,
lessons, expensive adaptive equipment and more.
In addition to event classic road routes that include the Cabot 100-,
60-, 40-, and 20-mile rides, mountain bikers now can join the cause
at Sunday’s downhill timed session at the Killington Bike Park at Killington
Resort.
All ride routes including a family-friendly 5K bike ride, start and end
at Long Trail Brewery in Bridgewater Corners (except the mountain bike
session, which is at Killington Resort). An after-ride festival with live music
is open to the public beginning at noon for all to enjoy—riders and spectators
alike—featuring live music, face painting, kids activities, a vendor
village, silent auction, adaptive equipment demos, and more. For those not
riding, party-only tickets may be purchased at the door. The event is held
rain or shine.
Those who register by June 1 will receive a Killington ticket voucher,
valid for one day of skiing during the 2019-2020 season or mountain biking
during Summer 2019. Registration fees increase June 1.
Registration, pricing, information, and more can be found at charityride.vermontadaptive.org.
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Prepared by
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Order ahead to pick
up en route to
Killington!
Pork - Lamb - USDA Prime Beef
Wagyu Beef - Poultry - Game
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(802) 776-4005
Shop online at TheVermontButcherShop.com

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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Courtesy CHS
These salad buckets are healthy plant starts of lettuce
varieties available to purchase at the Cavendish plant
sale, May 25.
Stock up on veggies, perennials in
time for ‘growing weekend’
Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.—CAVENDISH—The
Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual plant
sale will take place Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on
the museum grounds, 1955 Main St., Cavendish. The
sale is just in time for the official “growing weekend”
across the Northeast. The saying goes, don’t put in a
garden until Memorial Day weekend.
Expect to find hosta and many other favorite
perennials along with container gardens for tomato
plants (sun golds, early girl and cherry), herbs and
new this year: “salad in a bucket.” By popular request,
organizers will have mock orange along with a
variety of annuals.
For more information, call 802-226-7807 or
email margocaulfield@icloud.com.
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National park holds bird monitoring workshop
Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical
Park will host another Working Woodlands
Workshop – Bird Monitoring – on Saturday,
May 25, 8-11 a.m.
The NPS Northeast Temperate Network has
been monitoring bird populations in the park
since 2006. Come learn about how this volunteer
program is done, as well as some of the
findings revealed by the monitoring. Participants
will also learn how to identify the songs
of some of the common birds of the park’s
forest and then head out for a walk around the
park to look and listen for birds. Bring binoculars
and questions.
A limited number of binoculars will be available
for loan. Please dress appropriately for
extended outdoor activity.
Meet at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center,
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP, Woodstock.
Parking is available in the Billings Farm & Museum
overflow lot, located on Old River Road.
The program is free, but pre-registration
is encouraged as space is limited. To register,
call 802-457-3368 ext. 222, or email them at
ana_mejia@partner.nps.gov.
Courtesy NPS
A great crested flycatcher was spotted in a tree in the Vermont forest.
Women’s Club holds 55th annual meeting
Thursday, May 30, 6:30
p.m.—KILLINGTON—
The Greater Killington
Women’s Clubis hosting
its 55th annual meeting
and social on Thursday,
May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Summit Lodge in Killington.
At the meeting,
members will vote on
award disbursements,
elect club officers and
consider expanding the
scholarship/awards program.
Immediately following
the meeting, members
and guests are welcome
to stay for an informal
social. Refreshments will
be provided and a cash bar
is available. For more info
and to RSVP, visit evite.
me/NGmFdQfCwX or
the club’s Facebook event
page.
At the annual meeting,
club members vote on
annual disbursements to
various local non-profit
organizations, such as
charities and schools.
Club disbursements also
include two annual $1,000
awards which are given to
graduating high school
seniors from the towns of
Killington or Pittsfield. The
first award is the Pat Zack
Community Service
Award for exceptional volunteerism
within our local
community. The second
award is the Sherburne
Academic Scholarship
which is presented to the
Woodstock Union High
School senior who has
demonstrated the highest
weighted grade point
average (GPA). If members
of the community wish
to support these award
programs, please forward
donations to the GKWC/
SWC, P.O. Box #68, Killington
VT 05751.
Potential new club
members are also welcome
to attend the annual
meeting and social, meet
current club members and
officers, and learn more
about the GKWC. To learn
more, visit swcvt.com.
Deer Leap
2.2 mi. from
start to
McGrath’s
Irish Pub
Delicious pub menu with
an Irish flavor
ub open daily at 11:30am
An elegant & fun destination for your rehearsal dinner
Play lawn games, arrange photos, and gather
around a bonfire on our private back lawn,
included as part of your celebration!
Custom Food & Drink Menus
Flexible Pricing Options
Attentive Staff & Private Space
On-site Accommodations
Route 4
Between Killington & Pico
802-775-7181
Rooms & Suites available
LIVE MUSIC
May 24th & 25th
DOUG HAZZARD
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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Submitted
Share the surprising, funny and profound ways that animals have brought love or
insight into your life at Eckanar-hosted event.
Explore humans’ connection with
animals at Rutland library
Wednesday, May 29,
5:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—
The Rutland Free Library
holds a free public event,
Animals are Soul, Too,
on Wednesday, May 29,
5:30-6:30 p.m. The event
is hosted by Eckankar, a
spiritual teaching that
offers simple exercises for
people of all faiths, traditions,
and walks of life to
develop and deepen a
conscious and practical
relationship with spirit.
Our connection to animals
can open our hearts
and our lives. Our experiences
with animals may
help us with our deepest
questions about life, love
and the divine purpose
of soul. Come share the
surprising, funny and
profound ways animals
have brought love or
insight into your life.
All are welcome to this
free open discussion.
The Rutland Free
Library is located at 10
Court St., Rutland. For
Join Us For:
Mini Golf
Batting Cages
Great Food
Soft Serve
26 flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream
In Mendon on Rt 4 • Across from Sugar & Spice • 802-776-4921
Open daily from 10am - 10pm
more information, visit
eckankar-vt.org.
506 Bistro and Bar
Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights
Live Jazz Pianist Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com
Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT
A short scenic drive from Killington
Americana group Cradle Switch
returns to Brandon Music
Saturday, May 25,
7:30 p.m.—BRAN-
DON—Brandon Music
welcomes back fanfavorites
Cradle Switch
to Brandon Music on
Saturday, May 25 at 7:30
p.m. A five-piece acoustic
Americana group,
based in Cambridge,
New York, Cradle Switch’s
repertoire promises
something for everyone.
With ballads as well as
up-tempo rhythms, the
group’s lyrics cover the
emotional spectrum
Cradle Switch
moving easily from spirited
and gritty to some
mellow love songs, too.
With each performance
Cradle Switch balances
contemporary songs and
classic tunes drawing
from bluegrass, country,
folk, and a little blues
with their own authentic
compositions.-Singersongwriters
Ferrilyn
Sourdiffe and Dave
Lawlor swap out guitars
for banjo and mandolin,
while group member
Kate Ritter brings it on
GROCERY
MEATS AND SEAFOOD
beer and wine
DELICATESSEN
BAKERY PIZZA CATERING
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go
www.killingtonmarket.com
Hours: Open 7 days 6:30 am - 9:30 pm
2023 KILLINGTON ROAD
802-422-7736 • Deli 422-7594 • ATM
Courtesy Brandon Music
the fiddle, along with
some angelic vocal harmonies
to add to Sourdiffe’s
and Lawlor’s robust
vocals. Bruce Weatherby
adds some bounce on
the upright bass and
David Norman keeps the
beat on percussion.
Concert tickets are
$20. Venue is BYOB.
Brandon Music is
located at 62 Country
Club Road, Brandon. For
more information visit
the website or call 802-
247-4295.
HEADY
TOPPER
DELIVERED
THURS. AFTER-
NOON

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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Submitted
The empty store front at 73 Main St., Fair Haven, will
serve as the temporary location of a pop-up art gallery
featuring student works.
Pop-up gallery showcases local
student artwork
Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—Fair Haven
Union High School art students are creating a temporary
pop-up art gallery in downtown Fair Haven featuring
the work of students across the district. The show will
primarily feature work from the art club and advanced
art class. This is a great opportunity for students to
experience planning, installing, and hosting their own
art exhibit.
The Slate Valley Pop Up Art Gallery will be located
at 73 Main St., Fair Haven. An opening reception will
be held Saturday, May 25, 12-2 p.m., featuring student
artwork, art activities, live music, light refreshments, and
a chance to support local schools and the arts.
The gallery will also be open that same day, 10 a.m.-4
p.m.; and May 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Additional hours may
be added. A closing reception will be held Friday, June 7,
5-7 p.m.
For more information, visit Facebook FHUHS Art
Share, or email kpartesi@arsu.org.
FOLA’s next film is epic
western about Jesse James
Saturday, May 25, 7
p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA
brings the 2007 western
film, “The Assassination of
Jesse James by the Coward
Robert Ford,” to the big
screen in the Heald Auditorium
at the Ludlow Town
Hall on Saturday, May 25
at 7 p.m.
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32 • HOROSCOPES
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2019: ©
By Jason Mikula
A rainbow trout caught May 16 in the East Creek, Rutland.
Trophy trout:
continued from page 13
State is out stocking
approximately 5.7 miles, to the top of the Enosburg Falls
Dam in Enosburg Falls.
Passumpsic River: In St. Johnsbury, from the top of
the Gage Dam upstream to the top of the Arnold Falls
Dam. This section includes the Moose River from its
confluence with the Passumpsic River upstream to the
Concord Avenue bridge.
Walloomsac River: From the Vermont/New York
border in Bennington upstream to the top of the former
Vermont Tissue Plant Dam (downstream of Murphy
Road) in Bennington.
Winooski River: In Duxbury and Waterbury, from the
top of Bolton Dam upstream to the Route 2 Bridge east of
Waterbury Village. This section includes the Little River:
from its confluence with the Winooski River upstream to
the Route 2 bridge.
For fishing regulation details, see the “Vermont 2019
Fishing Guide & Regulations” available where licenses
are sold, or use the online fishing regulations tool at
vtfishandwildlife.com/node/486. Vermont fishing
licenses are available on Fish and Wildlife’s website
(vtfishandwildlife.com) and from license agents.
Aries
March 21 - April 20
You are about to get a break. After a pile
of stress, putting up with people and
things that have been driving you nuts, an
opening has occurred that could be your
ticket to ride. Everything depends on your
ability to go out on a limb, at a time when
any risk might scare you to death. No one
can tell you what to do. Some of you will
go for it, and what happens next will be a
game changer that takes you into parts unknown.
If you decide to play it safe, things
will continue in the same groove. Either
way, it comes down to trusting you instincts
beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Taurus
April 21 - May 20
You’re borrowing trouble where there is
none. Stop pushing the river. It would
help for you to relax and figure out how to
be totally OK with the way things are. Anytime
we start thinking too far ahead, we not
only miss out on what’s right there in front
of us, we start worrying about how it’s all
going to turn out. You need to connect with
the fact that all things happen in their own
good time. What you want and are currently
aiming for is already written in the stars.
The present moment is contributing more
to it than you know. Keep your attention
where it counts.
Leo
July 21 - August 20
could scold you for going off halfcocked,
but you would have a fleet of ex-
I
cuses for everything that you’ve said and/or
done, and I am pretty sure you feel totally
justified about all of it. One of your strong
suits is your willingness to be there when
it’s time to stand up for what’s right. Recent
alterations in the way you’ve decided to
handle things have shown you how much
better life goes when you lose the need to
get righteous. As the next few weeks unfold
your ability to remain detached about
things that rub you the wrong way will enable
you to turn this situation around.
Virgo
August 21 - September 20
You have been through more than your
share of tests. How those experiences
are shaping up inside you is a long story;
God knows how you’re making sense of
things. The need to devote your energy to
something you love can’t be overemphasized.
People and their stuff have blocked
too many possibilities for far too long for
more patience to be the appropriate MO.
In your shoes I would be inclined to, “Just
say screw it.” Ask yourself if any of this
belongs to you, and cut loose long enough
to look at what it might mean to pour your
heart into things that matter to you.
Sagittarius
November 21 - December 20
If there have been limitations they are
about to be lifted. As you begin to feel
more confident about things, the path will
open to a whole new way of being. You
have more support than you realize, much
of which stems from all the good Karma
you’ve sewn. Others have changed their
tune and are ready to be there for you 100
percent. If the next few months are a little
more intense than usual, this is what always
happens when we turn our life around.
Keep smiling. The next phase of your journey
will turn out to be more gratifying than
rewarding than anything you can imagine.
Capricorn
December 21 - January 20
You knew what you were getting into
when you signed up for this. It’s kind
of funny that you’re acting like you didn’t
call it in. Whether you’re OK with things
or not, you have got to admit, life is interesting.
Don’t worry too much about how
these entanglements are going to unravel.
It’s not your job and the best you can do
in any situation is stay grounded and take
care of your own little piece of the cosmos.
Keep it up. Holding steady for others who
are too wound up, messed up, or stressed
out to stay on course will continue to take
up most of your time.
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Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Too many things have piled up. Your
mind is having a field day overanalyzing
a situation that would work better if you
just stopped all the noise and gave yourself
a break. Part of the problem lies in your tendency
to try too hard to be a perfect version
of whoever you think you are. Too critical
of your flaws, in these efforts to morph into
something other than yourself, you miss the
point. It is our imperfections that make us
who we are. Stop apologizing for the truth.
Others will love you to pieces and respond
more to you once you let go and start being
OK with the real you.
Libra
September 21 - October 20
Whatever this is about, something good
will come of it. You have so much to
give, the things that have made it difficult
for you to stay balanced are no longer an
issue. If it’s hard to know which way to go
it’s because this is the first time in your life
you’ve been free to choose. If your faith
has been restored, thank God, and make
the most of it. External pressure and the
weight of expectation is on the increase.
You learned a long time ago that whatever
doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. What
lies up on the road ahead will prove that
point. You are more than ready for it.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 20
You are going through the motions.
The sense of being missing in action
when it comes to your own life could ring a
bell for a lot of you. When things lose their
meaning it helps to review our reasons for
attaching so much importance to whatever
has outlived its purpose. You don’t need to
know what’s going on as much as you need
to relax and take a good long look at where
you’d like to see yourself. It could be anywhere
but here. Keep in mind that you are
not tied to this spot - but if you decide to
stick around you need to pump some life
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Cancer
June 21 - July 20
You are in a situation where there is a lot
of “playing both ends to the middle.”
In some case it’s about biding your time,
knowing that things will explode if you’re
too quick on the trigger. For others this is
about doing what’s expedient; sometimes
self-preservation requires us to suck it up
and go along with the program. As you try
to figure out how you ended up here, go
easy on yourself. All things are subject to
change. In the end, all this compromise will
yield great things. What’s going on right
now is what’s needed in order to bridge the
gap between the past and the future.
Scorpio
October 21 - November 20
You can keep asking the same old
questions but you’re not going to get
the answers you seek from those whose
intentions are cloaked, or those who have
no way to address the truth without coming
unglued. In many ways, you would be
better off leaving well enough alone. This
is one of those times when what’s eating
away at you has too much to do with what
others can’t face, for you to be pressing
their buttons. In situations like this, it’s wise
to let time cool things off and postpone the
conversation to occasions when you are
willing to enter them with no axe to grind.
Pisces
February 21 - March 2
It’s time to snap out of it. I don’t know
what you’re obsessed with, but your
rose colored glasses are making it real
hard to call a spade a spade. If this is about
a person, the idea that ‘They are the only
one who gets where you’re coming from”
could easily translate as, “They are playing
you like a fiddle.” If it’s more about a situation,
keep an eye on people who appear
to be just what the doctor ordered. You are
a really high minded spirit, surrounded by
wolves in sheep’s clothing. Turn on your
radar detector, and don’t assume that others
are capable of the same brand of idealism.
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Columns
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 • 33
The Jupiter-
Saturn factor
By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s horoscopes are coming out in the wake of
a Scorpio full moon, otherwise known as “The WESAC
moon.” Entering Sagittarius only four hours after its full
phase on Saturday evening, the moon will remain in
that sign until it crosses the Capricorn cusp, and the sun
enters Gemini, early on Tuesday, May 21.
All of this got me thinking less about Gemini, and more
about Jupiter and Saturn—why? Because Jupiter rules
Sagittarius and Saturn rules Capricorn. These two planetary
frequencies are like night and day. When the moon
shifts from the sign of the Archer to the sign of the goat,
the energy around us flips from one extreme to another.
The following words are excerpted from an essay that I
wrote quite a while ago, called “The evolutionary impact
of Jupiter and Saturn.”
“Out beyond Mars, and inside Chiron’s orbit, Jupiter
and Saturn circle around the sun, midway between the
inner and outer planets. Together, they anchor a unique
polarity that has everything to say about our spiritual
evolution. Because all of the celestial bodies function
in relation to each other, the nature of that polarity and
how it manifests through us individually and collectively
can’t be understood by studying Jupiter and Saturn alone.
Before we can fully appreciate their significance, we need
to know more about how the planets that surround them
operate.
“The inner, or personal planets and the moon move
quickly. When they enter into any aspect the contact is
fleeting, lasting for a few hours and up to a day or two.
These minor transits give birth to the daily shifts, circumstantial
experiences, and subtle changes in attitude that
move us from one day to the next and hopefully prompt
us to question what it’s all for.
“While much of what we undergo at the mundane level
THESE MINOR TRANSITS GIVE
BIRTH TO THE DAILY SHIFTS,
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EXPERIENCES,
AND SUBTLE CHANGES IN
ATTITUDE THAT MOVE US FROM
ONE DAY TO THE NEXT...
seems haphazard and unrelated to anything larger, in this
reality, it is only through experience that we learn our lessons.
If we are paying attention it soon becomes apparent
that the inner planet transits function to provide us with
experiences that teach us what we need to know, one day
at a time. Thus, what appears to be random and inconsequential
is really there to help us dissect who we are
inwardly and what we are creating outwardly well enough
to see that for better or worse, we are sourcing all of it.
“At the opposite end of the planetary spectrum Chiron,
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto have much longer cycles.
When the outer planets form aspects those contacts last
for years – and the same aspects will not recur for centuries,
in some cases. If the inner planet transits inscribe the
details of our daily script, the outer planets etch trends or
thought forms that have an evolutionary impact on the
culture as a whole. Like four giant interconnected gears,
Chiron, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto move mankind from
one level of consciousness to another. Over time their
sociological impact can be analyzed, but unless they form
an aspect to a personal planet in a birth chart, their effects
are collective and not experienced in a personal way.
“Somewhere in between the personal, daily changes,
and the massive cultural shifts there just so happens to
Mother, page 35
The elusive ‘thunder-pumper’
By Laurie D. Morrissey
Often, when I spot an interesting
bird, I don’t have my binoculars
handy. I’m holding a paddle or a pair
of bicycle handlebars,
which aren’t very helpful
when it comes to birdwatching.
That was the
case during an early-morning
bike ride last summer,
when I noticed a brownish
bird about the size of a
The Outside
Story
chicken standing at the
edge of a farm pond.
I would have liked a
better look, but it was
clearly an American
bittern, scanning for prey against a
backdrop of reeds and cattails.
It was a rare sighting for me,
one I was lucky to have. It’s typically
harder to see this member of
the heron family, since it is much
more secretive than its kin. Living
deep in the marshes, the American
bittern blends in perfectly with the
surrounding vegetation and maneuvers
through the reeds by means of
its laterally compressed body. When
alarmed, it freezes in an upright position,
its neck and yellow bill pointed
skyward. Its marsh grass mimicry is so
good it even sways with the breeze.
Having returned from their wintering
grounds in the south, American
bitterns have taken up residence in
freshwater marshes. Cattail marshes
are their preferred habitat, but they
also turn up in reedy lakes, beaver
ponds, and soggy fields. About ten
inches shorter than a great blue
heron, American bitterns have
streaky brown and white plumage
with black slashes on each
side of their white throats. They
feed while wading, snatching
dragonflies, water striders,
crayfish, frogs, and small fish
and snakes.
Even if you don’t spot
this retiring, solitary bird,
you might hear it. The
male’s low-frequency
breeding call carries far
across the marsh. Most
often heard at dawn or
dusk, it starts out like
the sound of someone
whacking a stake
into the mud. The
bird then inflates
its esophagus
and, raising and
lowering its head,
releases a hollow
pumping sound
that has been
compared with
the sound of
a bellowing
bull, the loud
gulps of a
giant, and
an oldfashioned
washing machine on its last
legs. It’s often described phonetically as
“Onk-ka-chonk!” or “Pump-er-lunk!”
– although it utters a hoarse
“kok-kok-kok” in flight. Its
unusual call has led to a raft of
common names, including
thunder-pumper, waterbelcher,
mire-drum, booming
bittern, Indian hen, bog
bull, meadow hen, and stake
driver.
As nearly invisible as bitterns
are, it’s rare to witness
their breeding behavior. Paul
A. Johnsgard observed courtship
twice: in the 1970s in Wyoming,
and in 2015 in North Dakota. He is a
renowned ornithologist in his late 80s,
the author of more than 50 books on
birds, so you wouldn’t think much could
surprise him. However, he said when
I reached him in his University of Nebraska
office, “I almost literally gasped.
Looking like something out of ‘The
Wizard of Oz,’ the male slowly raised
two snowy white, fan-shaped clusters
of feathers from the scapular feathers
in front of its wings. It was like an extra
pair of small white wings that you’d
never see on the bird at any other time.
It was almost hypnotic. He did this for
about 15 minutes, trying to advance on
the female about 20 yards away.”
One of the most avid local birders
I know has looked for bitterns many
times without success. Another has
seen them in Texas and Florida, but
not the Northeast. However, landscape
and bird painter Cindy House has seen
many in the Sunapee Region of New
Hampshire while scouting for subjects –
and once witnessed the exact behavior
described by Johnsgard.
North America has just one other
kind of bittern: the least bittern, which is
a species of high conservation concern
in the Northeast. This is the smallest
North American heron, about the size
of a mourning dove. Its colors are more
striking than those of its larger cousin,
and it inhabits deeper marshes. It’s not a
boomer; its call is a soft “coo-coo-coo.”
The least bittern weighs a mere three
ounces, and often hunts while grasping
reed stalks with its toes and leaning
down to the water surface. It’s hard to
picture the nine-day-old chick of a bird
so small, but that is the age at which
least bittern chicks leave the nest.
I have yet to see a least bittern, but I’ll
be on the lookout. Next time I go scouting,
though, I might try a kayak instead
of a bike.
Laurie D. Morrissey is a writer in Hopkinton,
New Hampshire. The illustration
for this column was drawn by Adelaide
Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and
edited by Northern Woodlands magazine
( northernwoodlands.org) and
sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund
of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
(wellborn@nhcf.org).

34 • COLUMNS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Should I sacrifice my
retirement to support
my children?
Money
Matters
By Kevin Theissen
Most parents will say that they want to help their children
as much as they can and give them every advantage.
But what if “every advantage” comes at the expense of the
parents’ retirement savings and investments?
According to a survey by NerdWallet, 80 percent of parents
are covering or have covered an adult child’s expenses
after the child turned 18. That generosity can cost parents
up to $227,000 of their retirement savings.
Can you afford to press pause?
Some parents who are still supporting adult children
rationalize the expense by telling themselves they’re “just
pausing” their retirement plan. This is especially common
of parents who want to help with a major life transition, like
college tuition, a first home, a first car, or a wedding.
However, while your adult child can apply for scholarships, sign a lease, or take
out a mortgage, there are no “scholarships” for retirement. If supporting an adult
child causes you to slip below your baseline budgetary needs or savings goals, it
can be difficult to catch up.
Even smaller expenses add up in the long run. You may think you’re “only” giving
your young adult $30 per month as they continue to piggyback on a family cell
phone plan. But if that $30 would have gone into an IRA, 401(K), or investment
account, you’re not just losing $30 every month – you’re losing out on potential
capital gains and compounding
interest that can add up to
thousands of precious retirement
dollars.
Check their budget
If you do decide to help an
adult child, it’s a good idea
to take steps to ensure your
helping doesn’t turn into a
lifestyle subsidy.
Depending on the nature
YOU’RE NOT JUST LOSING
$30 EVERY MONTH – YOU’RE
LOSING OUT ON POTENTIAL
CAPITAL GAINS AND
COMPOUNDING INTEREST
THAT CAN ADD UP.
Downtown hotels
When I read in the Rutland Herald that
a hotel in downtown Rutland is under
consideration it made me think of the
success of two other downtown hotels
from my era.
When you are a senior citizen you tend
to think that things you remember firsthand
are already
old. Often you get
a surprise to learn
that they were in
existence long
before your time.
In this case, I
learned that the
Looking Back
By Mary Ellen
Shaw
Bardwell House
on the corner of
Merchants Row
and Washington
Street was built
in 1851 by Otis
Bardwell. Some sources mention that
E Foster Cook, his son-in-law, was also
involved in the building and operation of
the hotel.
The Berwick Hotel on the corner of
Center and Wales Street was built in 1868
by Clark Richardson.
Both hotels had famous guests. In the
summer of 1864 Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
and her two sons and their maid spent
a few days of summer vacation at the
Bardwell House. The most frequent
guests at this hotel came from the cities of
Montreal, NYC and Boston.
An unusual trend from that era is apparent
in the hotel register. It lists dinner
guests who often booked a room that
was either used for a party or to conduct
business.
In 1917 the Bardwell House was
renovated but its grandeur was shortlived
when a fire erupted on Dec. 30 of
that year. It was 26 degrees below zero
that night making it hard to fight the fire.
Both the exterior and interior were soon
coated in ice. The roof fell in but the walls
didn’t collapse. The wing sections on
both the Merchants Row and Washington
Street sides had little damage. The
Bardwell was restored to its former glory
after the fire.
I remember many happy Saturday
nights in the ’70s sitting at a table in the
Pheasant Lounge of the Bardwell with
my husband, Peter. We loved listening to
local musician Johnny Peterson play his
guitar. The hotel was also a popular spot
for a nice dinner, special occasion parties
and wedding receptions.
Today the exterior of the Bardwell
House looks very much like the magnificent
structure of yesteryear. However it is
not a hotel. It is currently a 75-unit HUD
apartment building.
The Berwick Hotel which was located
on the corner of Center and Wales Street
had 110 guest rooms, ballrooms, two restaurants
and several shops. Perhaps the
best remembered is Cinderella Sweets.
The candy store had a large window on
the Wales Street side of the building. Back
in the ’50s when I was a kid I spent quite
a few hours watching the candy makers,
dressed in white, prepare “sweet treats”.
Rock candy was one of my favorites and I
have a few fillings in my teeth that probably
were caused by that!
In the ’50s the Berwick was a popular
spot for meetings, banquets and other
events. Many famous people stayed there
including U.S. presidents, Coolidge,
Roosevelt and Cleveland. The hotel was
renamed “The Town House” shortly
before a devastating fire broke out on
January 7, 1973.
Lowell Thomas, when he skied at Pico,
would sometimes air his evening newscast
from the Berwick Hotel. The late
Erling Omland of Rutland, a well known
skier, made reference to this in a publication
but no time frame was mentioned.
of your financial support, it might make sense to get a good understanding of your
child’s spending patterns. Chances are they don’t have a budget you could look at
but ask them what their typical expenses are each month. You have every right to
make sure that your child’s financial need isn’t the result of unnecessary creature
comforts, lavish vacations, etc.
By getting a sense for their spending, you might be able to help your child find
Money Matters, page 38 Looking back, page 38
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS
1. Stores
6. Worthless entertainment
9. Where scientists work
13. Pretty flower
14. A way to act
15. Double-reed instrument
16. Type of acid
17. Famed astronomer
18. Smooth, shiny fabric
19. Profited from
21. Secret clique
22. Infections
23. Crony
24. Teens go here every day (abbr.)
25. Suitable
28. Fresh Price of __ Air
29. Ancient city of Egypt
31. Basketball move
33. Polished
36. There’s a north and a south
38. Egg of a louse
39. Once-ubiquitous department store
41. Portray precisely
44. Thick piece of something
45. Period between eclipses
46. Indicates near
48. Investment account
49. England, Scotland, N. Ireland, Wales (abbr.)
51. Beak
52. Void of skill
54. Walked back and forth
56. A display of passion
60. Geological times
61. Type of restaurant
62. Spacious
63. Edible seaweed
64. Utah city
65. Tropical tree
66. Nervous tissue compound
67. Body part
68. Muscles and tendons
CLUES DOWN
1. Draw out wool
2. Give someone a job
3. Chemical and ammo manufacturer
4. Footsteps
5. The Palmetto State
6. Books have lots of them
7. Diverse Israeli city
8. It’s mightier than the sword
9. Confines
10. First month of the Jewish ecclesiastical
year
11. Idaho’s highest peak
12. Prevents from seeing
14. Determine time
17. Father children
20. Tab on a key ring
21. Dog genus
23. Peter’s last name
25. Request
26. Walk heavily
27. Allowances
29. English football squad
30. Fish-eating aquatic mammals
32. South Pacific island region
34. Unaccounted for
35. Small taste of whiskey
37. Ventilated
40. Helps little firms
42. One of means
43. Fencing swords
47. Inches per minute (abbr.)
49. Turn upside down
50. S. African semi desert
52. Dutch names of Ypres
53. Instruct
55. Oily freshwater fish
SUDOKU
56. Italian river
57. Sneaker giant
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku
puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one
58. The men who man a ship
59. Some need glasses
of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any
61. Body part
row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
65. Indicates position
Solutions on page 40 Solutions on page 40

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 COLUMNS • 35
Good things in little packages
By Dom Cioffi
A couple years ago, as I was recovering
from cancer, my wife began taking me out for
afternoon walks. I was just starting to get some
strength back, which allowed me to get out of
bed for short periods to move around.
Initially, I could make it to the end of the
driveway and back, but as the weeks progressed,
I made it further
and further around the
neighborhood.
These walks were
therapeutic not only
physically, but also
mentally. Knowing that
I could push myself a
The Movie
Diary
By Dom Cioffi
little further up the road
showed me that I was
indeed improving even
though I still felt lousy.
On one particular
afternoon, we were
walking past a neighbor’s house – an elderly
woman who we’d waved to on occasion, but
had never spoken with. She was in a small
flower garden near the front of the house
poking around with a trawl, oblivious to our
presence.
The house was neat, but looked like it had
seen better days. I’d always figured that the
woman’s husband had died and now she
was having trouble with the upkeep of the
property.
Next to the sidewalk near her mailbox
sat a mid-sized cardboard box with a paper
sign that said “Free.” I looked down as we
walked by and noticed a pile of books. Being
someone who loves to read, I couldn’t help
but stop to see the selection.
My wife was talking on the phone, so she
just stood beside me as I sifted through the box.
There were books on gardening and flower arranging,
as well as several titles on home décor. Most of the
books were dated, looking like they were published in
the mid-1980s or earlier.
I was just about to walk away when I saw one small
book tucked into the corner of the box. I reached in,
grabbed it, and turned it around so the cover faced
me. In big letters, it read,
“The Alchemist.”
I was taken aback that
this book was included
with the others, given
that it was a novel living
amongst a pile of nonfiction
titles. It seemed
wholly out of place by
topic, but also because it was a fairly recent copy.
I had always heard of “The Alchemist” and its literary
significance, but I had never had the urge to read
it. However, at that moment, in my condition, on the
side of the road, I made the decision that this was the
exact right time for me to read this book.
I tucked it under my arm and glanced toward the
woman to express thanks. She was still tending to her
garden, so we just wandered away.
Over the course of the next few weeks, I read the
book slowly. I was still in a lot of pain so it was difficult
to sit still enough to read, but I was resilient.
“The Alchemist” is an interesting little story.
Written in only two weeks by Brazilian author Paulo
Coelho, the plot revolves around a young shepherd
who is driven to visit the pyramids of Egypt after having
reoccurring dreams about finding treasure there.
The book was first published in 1988 by a small
HE DECIDED TO GIVE HIS ENTIRE
LIFE OVER TO SEEING THE BOOK
THROUGH TO WORLDWIDE
PUBLICATION.
JOHN WICK 3
publishing house in Brazil. It sold relatively well in its
first year, but the publisher decided to give Coelho
back the rights.
Discouraged by this outcome, Coelho wandered
into the desert in an attempt to heal from the setback.
A few weeks later, he decided to give his entire
life over to seeing the book through to worldwide
publication. That eventually happened as the book
went on to find a global
audience and critical acclaim
as an international
bestseller.
I found the book
and its inspiring tale of
personal triumph to be
the exact story I needed
to read at that moment in
my life. It’s funny how the universe conspires to put
certain things in your path at just the right time.
This week, I saw the “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum”
starring Keanu Reeves. I’m not sure I was
supposed to see this film at this time, but I’m glad
I did as it was another great addition to the wildly
popular film series.
In this film, John W ick finds himself on the streets
of New York with a huge bounty on his head and a
bevy of bad guys looking to cash in.
This is a superbly violent film that is delivered in
such a way that it nearly resembles a piece of artwork.
I’m normally not a fan of this genre of film, but I have
to admit, the appeal of Keanu and the fast-action
sequences had me glued to this story throughout.
A blistering “B+” for “John Wick 3.”
Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email
him at moviediary@att.net.
Mother: Jupiter-Saturn factor is big
continued from page 33
be an astrological middle ground - that middle ground is
occupied by Jupiter and Saturn. Neither body moves fast
enough to be considered a fleeting influence and their
orbits aren’t slow enough to put either one in the generational
category – so where do they fit, relative to each of us
as individuals and to our experience of ourselves?
“With nothing but the toils of reality to justify being
human, life becomes a tiresome march from the cradle to
the grave.
WITH NOTHING BUT THE
TOILS OF REALITY TO
JUSTIFY BEING HUMAN,
LIFE BECOMES A TIRESOME
MARCH FROM THE CRADLE
TO THE GRAVE.
“Taken by itself what we experience every day has no
real value. And the leap that has to be made betweenthat
level of experience and the idea that there is actually
some larger purpose to it all can’t be addressed by either
the inner or the outer planets – because they govern
entirely different processes and there is a gap between the
two that has to be bridged before any of us can access the
meaning in our lives.
“It is Jupiter and Saturn who determine whether or
not we are capable of translating the mundaneness of existence
into something that fortifies our faith in the idea
that all of what we face on a daily basis has some purpose
to it. They are there to help us integrate our outer and
inner experience in ways that prompt us to either expand
and become part of the universal plan, or stay within the
limits that the personal planets define for us. It could be
said that our personal growth, what we decide to do about
it, and whether or not we have the power to do anything
about it, is largely controlled by the Jupiter-Saturn factor.”
The Jupiter-Saturn factor is a big deal. By December
2020, the two planets will be whirling through Capricorn,
in the same neighborhood with Pluto, who also happens
to be in that sign. What does this mean for us? From my
perspective it has a lot to do with getting real enough
about who we are to actually walk our talk and own the
right to say, we truly are spiritual beings having a human
experience. Let me leave you with that and invite you to
take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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36 • PET PERSONALS
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Springfield
Humane Society
Rutland County Humane Society
CLYDE
Handsome Clyde is one of eleven dogs coming from
Virginia on Saturday May 18th. 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 23rd as we are not open
on Wednesday May 22nd. Keep an eye on our Facebook
page, Springfield Humane,VT as we will soon be posting all
eleven dogs!
Springfield Humane Society
401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield • (802) 885-3997
Wed. - Sat. 12-4:30 p.m., Closed Sun.-Tues.
LUCY - 2-year-old. Spayed
female. Boxer mix. I’m
pretty chill and I enjoy going
for walks and I have
nice leash manners.
BAO - 1.5-year-old. Male.
American Guinea Pig.
Black and White. My brother
Burt and I can appear to
be a little shy when you first
meet us but we’re really
quite silly.
TINK - 2-year-old. Spayed
Female. Short hair. Orange
Tabby. It may take a little
time for me to adjust to a
new home, but once I do
you’ll see I am very sweet
and affectionate.
VASHTI - 11-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
short hair. Brown and white
tabby. Sheeba and I arrived
together and aren’t going
to climb your curtains but
we are going to love you.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
SKITTLES - 10-year-old.
Neutered male. Domestic
short hair. Black and white.
I know that I’m no spring
chicken but I just know that
Cookies and I will find our
forever home together.
SILVER - 2-month-old.
Male. American Rabbit.
Silver. If you’re looking for
a couple of handsome bunnies
to love then hop on
over!
JUNEAU
ELLA
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.
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
4382 Route 44, West Windsor • (802) 484-LUCY
Tues. - Sat. 12-4 p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • lucymac.org
EMERIS - 2-year-old. Neutered
male. Hound/Labrador
Retriever mix. I’ll sit next
to you while you pet me, rub
my ears, then I’ll go bounding
away to chase a toy or a
ball and have some fun!
2 -year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever
mix. I’ve been in foster care for a few months
because I tested positive for heartworm but I’ve
completed my treatment and I’m doing just great!
All of these pets are available for adoption at
Rutland County Humane Society
765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700
Tues. - Sat. 12-5 p.m., Closed Sun. & Mon. • rchsvt.org
GOLD - 2-month-old. Male.
American Rabbit. Brown.
My brother and I are a
handsome pair of fellas,
don’t you think?!
ROLO - 8-month-old. Neutered
Male. Heeler mix. I’m
a silly wiggly dog and when
I wag my tail my whole
body goes back and forth.
BURT - 1.5-year-old. Male.
American Guinea Pig. Tri-
Colored. Bao and I love to
play with toys and make
silly noises.
SHEEBA - 11-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
short hair. Black. Hi,
my name is Sheeba. And
I arrive at RCHS with my
friend, Vashti.
CHEWY - 6-year-old. Neutered
male. Chow Chow
mix. I’m social and I like
being in the middle of the
action.

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 JUMPS • 37
May 25, 26, 27, 2019
Saturday, May 25th
Lookout & First Stop
Bike Shop Circuit
Best viewing: Coolidge Historical site
(just off Rt. 100A Plymouth Notch),
Salt Ash Inn Corner (Rt. 100A & Rt.
100) & Sunrise Base Area Rt. 100 south
of Rt. 4 intersection for high speed
sprints each lap and the finish.
Sunday, May 26th
Killington
Road Race
Best viewing: The start @ Skyeship
Base Area, North Road in Bethel,
Barnard Town Center, East Mt. Road
climb Killington, The Finish will be on
the Vale Road.

38 • SERVICE DIRECTORY
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Looking back:
continued from page 34
Logic tells me it may have
been in the 50s or 60s as
Thomas died in 1981 at
age 89.
Renovations were going
on at the time of the
Berwick fire but there were
still 28 people who were
occupants of the building.
Five of them died in
the fire. As was the case in
the Bardwell House fire, it
was a freezing cold night
with a temperature of 20
below. The next day people
looking at the hotel found
icicles on what remained
of the building as well as a
thick coating of ice in the
street. The cause of the fire
was never learned.
The remains of the
Berwick were torn down
and the empty lot has
been referred to by locals
as “The Pit.” It served as a
public parking area at one
time.
It was exciting to read
that a developer based
— Cabinets
— Countertops
— Flooring
Downtown hotels
in Williston would like to
build a $20 million hotel
in “The Pit”. Preliminary
plans call for a four story
building with 124 rooms.
The phrase “What goes
‘round…comes ‘round”
PRELIMINARY PLANS CALL
FOR A FOUR STORY BUILDING
WITH 124 ROOMS.
would apply here. It would
be wonderful to see a hotel
in that location once again.
I think patrons of The
Paramount Theater, who
don’t live in the area, would
enjoy an overnight stay
at the hotel. My husband,
Peter, and I have done just
that in Burlington when
we attended performances
at The Flynn Theater. We
stayed at a downtown
hotel, walked to the nearby
shops and ate at downtown
restaurants. Rutland
could offer the same experience
to people like us!
Let’s keep our fingers
crossed that a downtown
hotel will once again grace
the corner of Center and
Wales Street.
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Money Matters:
continued from page 34
Say no to kids
ways to economize, which could help limit your own
expenses.
Set terms
Another way to make sure your child doesn’t
remain reliant on you is to set terms. Much like asking
to understand your child’s spending, hammering out
an agreement strikes some parents as intrusive, or
even cruel. But it’s important that you and your child
both understand each other’s expectations going
forward.
For starters, are you giving your child a gift or a
loan?
If it’s a gift, exactly how will the money be used?
Are you helping your child solve a problem for good,
or will this gift only lead to more problems, and more
pressure on your retirement savings? Again, asking
for specifics isn’t mean, it’s responsible giving.
If it’s a loan, what are the terms? Are you charging
interest? When will your child pay you back? Maybe
establishing a monthly payment plan as part of the
child’s budget is a good idea.
Don’t be afraid to say no
Saying no to your children never feels good, not
even when they’re grown. But sometimes that’s the
best thing you can do as a parent.
If you look at your child’s budget and the intended
use of your money and decide a loan or gift is not in
your child’s best interest, or could potentially damage
your retirement plan, then saying no is an option.
There are more ways to help a child than writing a
check. Maybe you have a connection who could help
your child find a better job. Offer to go with your child
to the bank and help with loan applications. Do some
online research into scholarship and government
grant opportunities that your child can take advantage
of.
Many of our clients introduce their adult children
to our life-centered planning team. Our advisors
can be an excellent resource to help your child move
towards financial independence and start planning
for their own future.
Remember: your child has his or her entire working
life to figure out how to balance their checkbook.
But your retirement will be here much sooner than
you think. Think long and hard about providing your
child with a short-term fix if it’s going to set yourself
up for long-term financial stress.
Kevin Theissen, is the principal and financial advisor
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The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 SERVICE DIRECTORY • 39
HRSA releases
$200,000 funding
to Vermont for
opioid epidemic
The Health Resources and Services Administration
within the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services announced its second installment of Rural
Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-
planning grants. Central Vermont Medical Center,
Inc., in Berlin received $200,000 for one year to support
the Trump administration’s commitment to end
the opioid crisis.
The grant awards go towards developing local
stakeholder partnerships, conducting needs assessments,
and developing plans to implement and
sustain substance use disorder (SUD), including
opioid use disorder (OUD), prevention, treatment,
and recovery interventions.
“RCORP-Planning is part of a multi-year initiative
by HRSA to support treatment for and prevention of
SUD/OUD,” said HRSA Administrator George Sigounas,
MS, Ph.D. “The goal is to reduce the morbidity
and mortality of the diseases in high-risk rural communities.”
The purpose of the funding is to address disparities
that plague rural communities attempting to
eradicate substance use disorder.
“Rural communities continue to face several
challenges in accessing SUD/OUD prevention,
treatment, and recovery services,” said Associate
Administrator for the Federal Office of Rural Health
Policy Tom Morris. “Over half of rural counties nationwide
lack a provider who is waivered to prescribe
buprenorphine” (a medication used in combination
with therapy to help people reduce or quit their use of
opiates).
Rural communities also face workforce shortages,
geographic barriers, limited treatment infrastructure,
and stigma associated with SUD/OUD.
For more information or to review a complete list
of all grant recipients visit hrsa.gov/rural-health/
rcorp/planning/awards. For more information about
the RCORP initiative or to learn more about how
HRSA is addressing the opioid epidemic, visit hrsa.
gov/opioids.
Middlebury Hannaford
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The Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy in Middlebury
will host a month-long grand reopening event May 24-June
16 to celebrate new product offerings and the expansion of
services after a recent renovation.
Aimed at increasing the fresh, convenient options for
customers, the renovated supermarket offerings include an
in-store sushi chef, hand-battered fried chicken, in-store
prepared sandwiches and salads, and a hot bar with entrée
options. The seafood department has a wider variety of
freshly cut grab and go seafood.
Fresh food is highlighted in the new design, and the
expanded produce department. A new kombucha tap
has been installed, and throughout the store more than
230 new Nature’s Place products have been added to the
shelves. Hannaford to Go became available earlier this
month, allowing customers to order their groceries online
and pick up in store, as is currently available in Rutland.
Other new additions include a private consultation area
in the Pharmacy for customers to consult with their pharmacist
or receive an immunization and four self-checkout
registers.
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never rented, deck, stone
fireplace, kitchen upgrade,
ski locker, health club,
shuttle to mountain. Owner,
waynekay@gmail.com, 802-
775-5111.
KILLINGTON—2 BDRM 1.5
bath condo, Mountain Green
bldg. 2. FP, ski lockers,
health club membership.
$92K. Owner, 800-576-
5696.
TAKE OCCUPANCY NOW!
3 BR, 2 BA chalet on East
Mountain Rd, open living
room/kitchen/dining, Master
Suite with loft and vaulted
ceiling, den with built in
Queen bed, 520 sq ft DECK,
workshop, wood stove,
storage, laundry. $325,000
Louise Harrison Real
Estate,802-747-8444.
LAND: Killington:
ANTHONY WAY, 1.4 acres
with access to sewer line,
$59,900. Ski Country Real
Estate, 335 Killington Rd,
802-775-5111.
ERA MOUNTAIN Real Estate,
1913 US Rt. 4, Killington—
killingtonvermontrealestate.
com or call one of our real
estate experts for all of your real
estate needs including Short
Term & Long Term Rentals &
Sales. 802-775-0340.
KILLINGTON PICO
REALTY Our Realtors have
special training in buyer
representation to ensure a
positive buying experience.
Looking to sell? Our unique
marketing plan features your
very own website. 802-422-
3600, KillingtonPicoRealty.
com 2814 Killington Rd.,
Killington. (next to Choices
Restaurant).
KILLINGTON VALLEY
REAL ESTATE Specializing
in the Killington region
for Sales and Listings for
Homes, Condos & Land
as well as Winter seasonal
rentals. Call, email or stop
in. We are the red farm house
located next to the Wobbly
Barn. PO Box 236, 2281
Killington Rd., Killington.
802-422-3610, bret@
killingtonvalleyrealestate.
com.
PEAK PROPERTY
GROUP at KW Vermont.
VTproperties.net. 802-
353-1604. Marni@
peakpropertyrealestate.
com. Specializing in homes/
condos/land/commercial/
investments. Representing
sellers & buyers all over
Central Vt.
THE PERFORMANCE
GROUP real estate 1810
Killington Rd., Killington.
802-422-3244 or 800-
338-3735, vthomes.com,
email info@vthomes.com.
As the name implies “WE
PERFORM FOR YOU!”
PRESTIGE REAL Estate of
Killington, 2922 Killington
Rd., Killington. Specializing
in the listing & sales of
Killington Condos, Homes,
& Land. Call 802-422-
3923. prestigekillington.
com.
SKI COUNTRY Real Estate,
335 Killington Rd., Killington.
802-775-5111, 800-877-
5111. SkiCountryRealEstate.
com - 8 agents to service:
Killington, Bridgewater,
Mendon, Pittsfield,
Plymouth, Rochester,
Stockbridge & Woodstock
areas. Sales & Winter
Seasonal Rentals. Open 7
days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
LAND FOR SALE: Improved
building lot in Killington
neighborhood with ski home
benefits. Views. Call 802-
422-9500.
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
RESTAURANT FOR LEASE
in Woodstock on Rt 4. Next
to 4-season motel (www.
sleepwoodstock.com), 8
mins to the Village, 15 mins
from Skyeship Gondola.
Immediate business from
motel guests. Newly painted,
repaved parking, 1,248 sq
ft, 50+ seating plus picnic
tables. Turn-key operation
for restaurant, bakery
catering. Reasonable rent/
lease.
K I L L I N G T O N
RESTAURANT Fully
equipped restaurant for
rent (old Killington Diner)
on yearly basis. On Access
road, in Outback shopping
plaza. Call Ron Viccari, 800-
694-2250, 914-217-4390.
K I L L I N G T O N
RESTAURANT for sale.
The mountain renaissance
is taking hold, now is the
time! 4000 square feet of
restaurant space in great
county wide location for both
summer and winter business.
Recent renovations and
upgrades for continuation
of 25 plus year operation
or your dream concept.
Building generates 35k in
rental income aside from
restaurant operations as
currently configured. Asking
assessment, restaurant is
free! Ample parking. $605K.
Contact killingtonrestaurant
@gmail.com.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
AVAILABLE with another well
established business. Small
or large square footage.
Close to ski shop, restaurant
and lodging. Great location
for any business. Call 802-
345-5867.
Solutions from page 34
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
RENTALS
ROOMMATE WANTED:
Post and beam house, West
Rutland. Ok with cats. $500
month. 802-236-2412.
TRAIL CREEK 2 BR, 2 BA
condo. No pets. Now through
Nov. 15 or long term, $800/
month + utilities. 201-746-
6144.
MOUNTAIN GREEN main
building, very large studio. Best
views in Vermont. Most utilities
included. Available immediately
til November, $795; or lease
year round $1,195/month.
thomasgessler@verizon.net
or 610-633-0889.
KILLINGTON 2BR, 2 BA. Rec
room. Negotiable, April-Nov.
$1,000/ month. 413-388-3422.
KILLINGTON SEASONAL
rental 2 BR, 1 BA, woodstove,
excellent location. $8,000
seasonal + utilities. 781-749-
5873, toughfl@aol.com.
PICO 1 BRs: One furnished
available now for year round
or now through fall. Heat, cable
included. $1,175/ mo. Another
available for winter season
starting mid October, $8,200
everything included. Call
Louise Harrison Rentals 802-
747-8444.
KILLINGTON SEASONAL
rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace,
dishwasher. $9,000, Nov.
1-April 30, + utilities. 781-749-
5873, toughfl@aol.com.
KILLINGTON ROYAL FLUSH
Rentals/Property management.
Specializing in condos/winter
& summer rentals. Andrea
Weymouth, Owner. www.
killingtonroyalflush.com, 802-
746-4040.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
All real estate and rentals
advertising in this newspaper
is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968
as amended which makes
it illegal to advertise “any
preference, limitation or
discrimination based on race,
color, religion, sex, handicap,
family status, national origin,
sexual orientation, or persons
receiving public assistance,
or an intention to make such
preferences, limitation or
discrimination.”
This newspaper will not
knowingly accept any
advertisement which is in
violation of the law. Our readers
are hereby informed that all
dwellings advertised in this
newspaper are available on an
equal opportunity basis. If you
feel you’ve been discrimination
against, call HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777.
FOR SALE
$3.00 PERENNIALS –
541 Hale Hollow Road,
Bridgewater Corners, 1 mile
off 100A. 802-672-3335.
MASTER BEDROOM
furniture: Dresser, bureau,
2 night tables. Frank, 802-
353-8177. $100.
FIREWOOD for sale, we
stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.
SUDOKU
WANTED
HIGHEST PRICES PAID -
Back home in Vermont for a
Spring visit and hope to see
new and returning customers
for the purchase, sale and
qualified appraisal of coins,
currency, stamps, precious
metals in any form, old and
high quality watches and time
pieces, sports and historical
items. Free estimates. No
obligation. Member ANA,
APS, NAWCC, New England
Appraisers Association. Royal
Barnard 802-775-0085.
SERVICES
BEAUREGARD PAINTING,
25 years experience. 802-
436-1337.
CHIMNEYS CLEANED,
lined, built, repaired. 802-
349-0339.
POWER WASHING
SPECIALISTS. Call Jeff at
First Impressions, 802-558-
4609.
FREE
FREE REMOVAL of scrap
metal & car batteries. Matty,
802-353-5617.
Classifieds, page 41
SKI-IN SKI-OUT PICO MT
1Bedrm Condo for Rent
$1,350/month or $9,500/ski season
Ski Mt View Ski-in/Ski-out Hike in & out
Fully furnished & equipped. Includes:
Cable TV, rubbish removal, parking, heat, firewood.
Not included: Electric & Wifi. References required.
Contact: skionskioffvt@aol.com

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 • 41
Harrison: As the session end, bills get passed or put off
continued from page 7
towns have done. The legislative action on
Friday takes that choice away from local
government.
A bit of theater was also injected into the
State House last Thursday, when student
activists interrupted House proceedings
with chanting’s from the balcony “This is a
Climate Emergency…” along with hanging
banners that fossil fuels kill people and
throwing hundreds of index cards into the
chamber and onto lawmakers. When the
protesters attempted to shout over the
Speaker, she announced the House would
adjourn and ordered all legislators and
visitors out so the chamber could be secured
by the Capitol police. The protestors
and some Progressive legislators refused
to leave. Three students were ultimately
arrested.
Going into last weekend, there were 21
committees of conference appointed to
work out differences between the House
and Senate on various pieces of legislation.
Only a couple had been resolved as of Friday
afternoon. The committees, which are
comprised of three members from each
Chamber, are expected to meet Monday
and Tuesday in an attempt to bridge gaps
between the House and Senate versions.
One of the conference committees
appears to have reached agreement on a
ban on disposable shopping bags at the
checkout with a 10 cent fee on paper bags
if you don’t bring your own reusable one.
Another committee resolved differences in
lead testing in water for schools and child
care centers.
Among the issues that will carry over to
next year include a tax and regulate plan
for recreational marijuana and allowing
non-citizen legal residents to vote on local
Montpelier issues. Unclear at this point
is a housing bill, S.163, which includes a
provision to require registration of home
contractors. The bill remains in the House
Ways & Means Committee.
The full Senate returns Tuesday, May 21,
with the House coming back on Wednesday,
May 22. Expectations are for the Legislature
to complete its work by Thursday or
Friday, although one has to wonder if 2-3
days will solve some of the thorny issues
that the last few months have not. There
will likely be a date tentatively scheduled in
June to deal with any potential gubernatorial
vetoes.
Jim Harrison is a state representative for
Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and
Mendon. You may reach him at JHarrison@
leg.state.vt.us or by cell, 802-236-3001. Messages
may also be left at the State House during
the legislative session at 802-828-2228.
Live vibrant. Live local. Live here.
Embrace an Active, Worry-Free Lifestyle
What would your life look like
if you no longer had to worry
about household chores?
At Morgan Orchards our staff takes care
of the home maintenance chores and light
housekeeping duties so you can spend more
time doing the things you enjoy most.
Join our active 55+ community today and
spend more time cultivating a life you’ll love.
1- and 2-bedroom units available
Why Morgan Orchards?
• Newly constructed (Aug. 2017)
• Flexible pricing models
• Conveniently located in the
heart of central Vermont just
two minutes from I-89
• Stunning rural location with
views in Randolph Ctr.
• Within walking distance to
Vermont Technical College
amenities
• Chef-prepared dining daily
• Four-legged family members
are welcome
Classifieds:
continued from page 40
Rentals, employment, wanted, real estate
www.MorganOrchards.com
Randolph Center, Vermont
EMPLOYMENT
KILLINGTON RESORT:
Adventure Center:
Aerial Attendants –
work and play. Best
summer job. Training
provided. Please visit www.
killington.com/jobs for a full
job description and to apply.
Or visit our welcome center
at 4763 Killington Rd. Open
daily 8-4. (800) 300-9095.
EOE.
KILLINGTON RESORT:
Food & Beverage, new
opportunities. Executive
Sous Chef, Banquet Sous
Chef, Line Cook, Cook 1,
Cook 2. Please visit www.
killington.com/jobs for a full
job description and to apply.
Or visit our welcome center
at 4763 Killington Rd. Open
daily 8-4. (800) 300-9095.
EOE.
CASHIER: A.M. preferable.
PT/FT/Year round.
Competitive wage. Killington.
Please call 802-558-0793.
DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook.
Experience would be great,
but if you enjoy working
with food, we will train.
Competitive wage. Please
call 802-558-0793.
ARC RUTLAND AREA is
looking for a new executive
director! Responsible for
managing the day-to-day
activities of the organization.
They will work closely with
the Members and Board
of Directors to develop the
strategic direction of the
organization, and will be
responsible for: Grant writing
and Fundraising; Fiscal and
Personnel Management;
Marketing and Public
Relations; Running Member
Programs. This is a 40 hour
per week salaried position
with flexible daytime office
hours and occasional
evening and weekend
hours. See arcrutlandarea.
org for complete job
description. Send resume
and references to info@
arcrutlandarea.org.
EXCITING NEW restaurant
and lounge on the Killington
access road looking for
reliable, well organized
help who can multi task.
Positions include Front desk,
kitchen prep and dishes,
weekend breakfast service;
flexible days hours and
shifts. Contact Kristen@
highlinelodge.com.
MOGULS: WAITSTAFF,
P/T bar staff, dishwasher,
line cook needed to work
at fun locals bar. Apply in
person: see Sal at Moguls.
PROMOTIONAL HELP
NEEDED: Looking for
responsible, outgoing,
professional candidates
to promote Anheuser
Busch Products in a bar/
restaurant environment
during the Winter season.
Ideal person is punctual,
friendly, knowledgeable
about products and
comfortable with large
crowds. Responsibilities
include: Arriving on time,
setting up t-shirts, hats, and
other prizes, and executing
games/activities. Anheuser
Busch is a premium company
that does promotions for
brands such as Bud, Bud
Light, Rolling Rock and
many others. Candidates
must be 21 years of age,
and be willing to converse
with strangers. Pay is fifteen
dollars an hour with a flexible
schedule, most promotions
will be held in the Killington
Mountain Area, must be
available to work some
nights during the week, and
weekends for aprés. Email
Don.sady@fdcvt.com.
Want to submit
a classified?
Email classifieds@
mountaintimes.info or call
802-422-2399. Rates are 50
cents per word, per week;
free ads are free.
GROW YOUR LIFE IN KILLINGTON
Stage Road, Killington $ 499,000 4193 Route 100A, Plymouth $ 279,000
Lookout Rd, Pittsfi eld $ 198,000 11 Prior Drive Drive Killington $ 328,000
Bret Williamson, Broker, Owner
Offi ce 802-422-3610 ext 206 Cell 802-236-1092
bret@killingtonvalleyrealestate.com
Established in 1972
killingtonvalleyrealestate.com for all properties.
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42 • REAL ESTATE
The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Short Term Rental Summit
draws hosts – and hostility
By Kevin O’Connor, VTDigger
Organizers of the first-ever Vermont
Short Term Rental Summit promised everyone
from apartment dwellers to secondhome
owners a variety of ways to welcome
more paying guests through online spacesharing
programs such as Airbnb.
But as for how to address the protesters
outside with pamphlets? That wasn’t on the
agenda.
Some 200 people seeking to learn
tips of the trades and local and state
health, safety and tax policy found
themselves in good company – as well
as challenged – at the two-day event in
downtown Brattleboro.
“There’s no collective voice for
short-term rental operators in the state,
so that’s why we’re having a summit
to connect those of us who are in this
growing industry,” event co-organizer Lisa
Ford said.
Currently, an estimated 6,000 participating
households earn the state about
$10 million annually through its 9 percent
rooms tax.
“Your role is that of a Vermont ambassador,”
event co-organizer Stephanie Bonin
told people who rent bedrooms, apartments
and homes. “We hope you feel a
sense of camaraderie and support.”
But those arriving Sunday, May 19, found
the grassroots group Brattleboro Solidarity
passing out pamphlets charging Airbnb
with reducing affordable housing options
and, as a result, raising rents, evictions and
homelessness.
“Airbnb doesn’t care about the community
but about the profit that can be
extracted,” protester Becca Polk said.
For their part, some neighboring business
owners questioned why the summit
CURRENTLY, AN ESTIMATED
6,000 PARTICIPATING
HOUSEHOLDS EARN THE
STATE ABOUT $10 MILLION
ANNUALLY THROUGH ITS 9
PERCENT ROOMS TAX.
was meeting at the Latchis Hotel, a downtown
anchor run by a nonprofit organization
that’s aiming to lure the same guests.
“Licensed lodging properties see shortterm
rental hosts as competitors on an
unfair playing field,” acknowledged Wendy
Knight, commissioner of the state Department
of Tourism and Marketing.
Although state officials can cite many
statistics – Vermont’s $2.8 billion tourism
sector, second only to manufacturing, annually
welcomes some 13 million visitors
who generate nearly $400 million in tax
revenue – they don’t have firm figures about
Rental summit, page 46
Senate scraps clean water ‘cloud tax,’
looks to increase rooms and meals tax
By Elizabeth Gribkoff, VTDigger
In the 11th hour of the
legislative session, senators
have come up with a new
plan to fund clean water:
a 1 percent increase to the
rooms and meals tax starting
in January 2020.
Both bodies have committed
to devoting $50.5
million toward clean water
in 2020, but have yet to
settle on a plan to fill an $8
million funding gap.
During a Senate Finance
Committee meeting Thursday,
May 16, Sen. Chris
Pearson, D/P-Chittenden,
echoed by Sen. Becca
Balint, D-Windsor, said
they wanted to consider
alternatives to the “cloud
tax” on online software
proposed by the House.
The committee then debated
options ranging from
a tax on luxury clothes, an
increase to the fee on trash
disposal, and an increase to
the property transfer tax on
homes over $500,000.
The Scott administration’s
water funding plan
contemplated devoting $12
million from the estate tax
in 2021. It would have also
shifted revenue from the
property transfer tax, which
currently goes into the
general fund.
Sen. Randy Brock,
R-Franklin, who had
remained silent for most of
the debate, said exasperatedly
toward the end that the
committee was weighing “a
bunch of bad choices.”
The committee settled
on increasing the rooms
and meals tax from 9 to
10 percent, with 1 percent
dedicated to the clean
water fund, as they felt it
would be simple to administer.
In an interview after the
meeting, Cummings said
the cloud tax was not off the
table for future years, but
said the committee needed
more time to figure out
how it would work. She also
said the Senate still has to
negotiate with the House
on a final proposal.
After taking weeks of testimony
on the issue, House
members settled on a
“cloud” tax on software
stored and accessed on the
internet.
Vermont’s tech community
quickly came out
in opposition to the plan,
arguing that it would
stifle efforts to expand the
industry in the state. Senate
leader Tim Ashe also opposed
the proposal, saying
it was too difficult to even
define what was being
taxed.
Democrats backed off
efforts to raise new revenue
for lake clean up efforts last
year amid internal disagreement
and veto threats
from Gov. Phil Scott.
Scott’s spokesperson,
Rebecca Kelley, said in an
email Thursday afternoon
that he had the same position
on a rooms and meals
tax increase.
“He hasn’t changed his
mind since this morning:
he doesn’t want to see
another tax increase when
we have the opportunity
to use existing resources
– particularly with what’s
expected to be a $50 million
surplus with a potential
FY20 upgrade,” she said,
referring to next year’s
revenue projections.
TIMBER FRAME + 2 CAR GARAGE
• 3BR,3BA en suites+1/2bath,
1,728 fi n sf+full basemt.
• 2013 constructed,
spectacular Pico mtn. views
• Radiant heat - basement!
• Paved driveway $525K
NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE!
• 3BR/3BA suites
• Granite, maple fl oors,
• Open fl r plan w/cath. ceiling
• Heated garage& storage
• House Generator
• Large deck $579K
LARGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• 4BR, 6BA, 4,000+s.f., radiant
heat, tile&hardwd fl oors
• Well-appointed home 8 miles
from Killington Resort.
• Passive solar heating, outdr
hot tub, 2-car heated garage
$575K
OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• 3BR/3BA, 1Ac, 2,310 sq.ft.
• Upgraded kitchen
• Hardwood fl oors & radiant heat
• Hot tub on deck
• Nearby golf course & mtn bike
trails $325K
SINGLE FAMILY – PITTSFIELD
• 3BR/1.5BA, 1.8 Ac
• 1,512sq.ft.
• Woodstove, laundry
• Workbench room
$235K
Lenore Bianchi ‘tricia Carter Meghan Charlebois Pat Linnemayr
(802) 775-5111
SkiCountryRealEstate.com
335 Killington Rd., Killington, VT 05751
REALTOR ®
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
MLS
SKI TO & FROM - THE LODGES
• 1-LVL 3BR/3BA, Furnished &
equipped, Wash/Dryer, patio
• Gas fplc, gas range, gas heat
• Mud-entry w/ cubbies+bench
• Common: Indr pool, exercise rm,
sauna, steam+outdoor jacuzzi.
• Double vanity, jet tub $469K
SHUTTLE TO & FROM
PINNACLE
1 BR: $116K
pool & Whirlpool
tennis , paved parking
Katie McFadden
Chris Bianchi
Merisa Sherman
Michelle Lord
RENOVATED - KILLINGTON GATEWAY
• 1-Level, 3rd LVL, covered deck
• 1BR w/2nd sleeping area, 1 BA
• Gas fi replace, BR w/large closet
• 4-person snack bar
• Kitchen & bath tile fl ooring
• Tunrnkey, furnished & equipped
• New counters $95K
SKI OR BIKE HOME – SHUTTLE OUT
HIGHRIDGE
• 1BR/1BA, $124,900
• 2BR/2BA, 2 lvls $219,900
• woodburning fi replace
• Indoor pool/outdoor whirlpool
COMMERCIAL - GREAT LOCATION!
• Endless Possibilities: 13
guest rms , 3 AC for RV’s,
Camping & Events
• Renovated Great Room with
• New Windows & Custom Bar
• Mtn Views & minutes to
Slopes $595,000
6 BR’S W/PRIV. BATHS
• Total of 8 BR’s and 7 Baths
• 3,680 sq.ft. Deck with hot tub
• Lounge w/bar & woodstove
• Rec/game room + laundry
• Nearby golf course &
mtn bike trails $335K
TOP RIDGE - SKI & SKI OUT
• 3BR/4BA, 3-LEVELS
• Master Suite w/jet
tub+steam shower
• Jet tub, game room
• Furnished & equipped
$649K
CHATEAUGUAY LOG HOME
• Lots of rooms/ 2 Bath,
2300 sq.ft., 3-car garage!
• 7 min. to Long Trail Brewery
• 15 min. to Killington Skyeship
• Extraordinary short-term
rental income $249K
LOTS OF LIGHT
• 3BR, 3BA, 2800 sq.ft.
2.6 AC
• Open fl r. plan, cathedral ceiling,
hot tub+bonus rooms
• Stone fi replace, large deck,
garage, wood fl oors, master
suite, loft $460K

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 REAL ESTATE • 43
“It’s All About Performance”
1810 Killington Road • Killington, VT 05751 • www.vthomes.com
email: info@vthomes.com • P: 800-338-3735 • F: 802-422-3320
1 Beautiful 3 level, 4BR, 3 BA contemporary colonial home on 1.4
acres in North Killington. Large multi-level back deck with hot tub.
MLS #4748204 | $429,000
3 Charming family 3BR, 2BA cape home with many improvements,
on gorgeous 1 acre level corner lot in Rutland Town.
MLS #4743363 | $259,000
5 Contemporary Killington 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home on 1.2 Acres
in private wooded setting of Killington-Pico View.
MLS #4618519 | REDUCED to $269,900
2 Wonderfully renovated 3BR, 3BA home exuding true Vermont country
charm. Perfectly centrally located to Killington, Okemo, and Woodstock.
Scenic on-site pond.
MLS #4746605 | $309,000
4 Exceptional 3BR, 2.5BA colonial home, oversized 2 car attached
garage, on 1.99 private acres in Rutland Town. Owner is licensed
Vermont Real Estate Broker.
MLS #4746648 | $325,000
6 This 2 BR, 1BA condo
is a real fi nd. Shuttle to
the slopes & ski home
via Fall Line or Edgemont
trail. Views of Superstar &
Rams Head trails. Move in
ready condition, everything
included: furnishings,
appliances, TVs, etc.
MLS #4734321
$135,000
Prestige Real Estate of Killington
Exclusively Killington!
CONDOS
LAND
Pico
The Woods Fall Line High Ridge Sunrise Heights Lodges
Killington Basin
Ski In/Ski Out
1BR/1BA
Ski in ski out
$73.9K
Townhouse
2BR ‐ $229K
Garden style
$144,750
3BR/3BA
Ski home
Shuttle out
$275K
Townhouse
2BR/3BA
Lots of storage
$279K
4BR/3BA
Ski in ski out
Townhouse
$329K
Townhouse
w/garage & AC
3BR/3BA
$399.9K
3BR/3BA
Ski in ski out
Starting at
$455K
Upper Rebecca – 2.5 acres
w/4BR septic permit $125.9K
Off Telefon – 3.8 acres
w/6BR septic permit $129K
Gina Drive – 10 acres w/5BR
septic permit $145K
3 lots ON Great Eastern ski
trail w/4BR mound system
permit $399K each
2 lots on Mini Drive. Ski in ski
out to Home Stretch. 4BR
mound system permit $369K
each
HOMES
George Street
The Woods
Roaring Brook
Tanglewood
The Vistas
High Mountain
2‐unit multifamily home
in the heart of Killington
Basin 2BR and 1BR units
$289K
The best of both worlds!
Single family home w/
garage AND amenities
$569K
Spectacular trail views
from 4BR home with
extensive decks, hot tub,
and carport $659K
Stunning 5BR mountain
home with great views.
Hot tub, garage, decks
$1,200,000
Craftsman 4BR ski in ski
out home with garage
Two available, starting at
$1,249,000
Stunning 4BR Montana
log home in Ridgetop
4BR/5BA and garage
$1,399,000
2922 Killington Road 802-422-3923 www.prestigekillington.com

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Killington property transfers April, 2019
Seller Buyer Address Property Location Sale Price Closed
Faison, Elizabeth Banfitch, Blaine Hillsborough, NJ Village Sq @ Pico, D407 68,500.00 4/1/19
Tremblay, David J & Susan H Desimone, Diane Killington, VT Valley Park, B4 108,100.00 4/1/19
Kulina, Joseph C & Marianna Toth Wexler, Peter East Greenwich, RI 186 Mountain View Drive 285,000.00 4/1/19
Schwamb, William J Poritz, Freya Staten Island, NY Woods, V13 175,000.00 4/4/19
Valeiko, Stephanie E Rothschild LLC Darien, CT Fall Line, E3 195,000.00 4/5/19
Burch, Donnalyn Trust for Public Land, The Montpelier, VT 10.20 Ac, Off Elbow Rd 22,500.00 4/11/19
Killington/Pico Ski Resort Sunrise Homeowners Killington, VT 72.10 Ac, Mission 135,000.00 3/22/19
Partners LLC Association, Inc Farm Road
Glimpsewood Enterprises LLC Fatcheric, Jerome & Margretta Morristown, NJ Pinnacle, A23 0.00 4/10/19
Bilodeau-Tondorf, Kara DeBiase, Robin A & Todd N Upper Saddle River, NJ Woods, V27 185,000.00 4/5/19
Prinsloo, Franz New World Developments VT Inc Killington, VT .70 Ac, Weathervane Rd 25,000.00 4/11/19
LaManna, Rocco J & Rebecca Kourt, Alexandros S New York, NY Trail Creek, #26 216,000.00 4/12/19
Willis, Ronald E Harper, Forrest C & Joyce S Lincoln, NJ 68 Stage Road 50,000.00 4/15/19
Barnes, Patricia A Merrill, Melanie J & Killington, VT 388 Killington Road 66,547.35 4/16/19
Hubbard, Lisa
Sullivan, Dennis M Frankel Property Plymouth, MA Mountain Green, IIA1 112,000.00 4/19/19
Management LLC
Cruse, Alexandra M Filskov, Sara E; Susan E & Killington, VT High Ridge, I4 122,000.00 4/25/19
Robert H
Debiase, Todd & Robin Thyne III, James G & Heim, Uxbridge, MA Woods, V29 148,000.00 4/26/19
Nicole A
Rugbi, Valesca Ferguson, Brian M Massapequa Park, NY Killington Center, #52 153,000.00 4/26/19
Joan & Son LLC Cooke, Tara Hoboken, NJ Woods, V23 140,500.00 4/26/19
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46 • The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Rental summit:
Homeowners learn how to improve
continued from page 42
short-term rentals. That’s why Gov. Phil Scott’s administration is commissioning a study.
“We need this data for a lot of reasons,” Windham County state Sen. Becca Balint said.
“This is a new industry and we have a responsibility to fully understand the moving parts.”
The state recently began requiring hosts to comply with basic health and safety standards
and register with the Department of Taxes.
“We’re not opposed to regulation as long as it’s sensible,” said Joseph Montano of the
Expedia Group, which includes such websites as HomeAway and Vrbo. “Vermont has gone
with a pretty light touch, which is great. I think it understands the value of the tourism dollars
that come through.”
Many speakers said the debate surrounding short-term rentals, affordable housing and
traditional lodging wasn’t so clear-cut, in part because many Vermont Airbnb offerings are
in rural areas without as much population or access to hotels or motels.
“We have estimates upon estimates, but we don’t know a lot about this topic – it’s been
primarily an anecdotal conversation,” said Douglas Farnham of the state Department of
Taxes. “I think it makes sense to learn more. It’s common sense that better data makes for
better decisions.”
That said, state officials don’t believe Vermont’s 6,000 short-term rental properties are
wreaking havoc on its 300,000-unit housing market.
“We have a lot of challenges,” Farnham said, “but from a statewide perspective, I don’t
believe 2 percent of the property is big enough to account for the housing struggles we’re
feeling.”
Likewise, short-term rental operators said their aim wasn’t to undercut the hospitality
industry but instead to expand it.
“There’s a never-ending supply of tourists for all of us and unlimited opportunity to increase
the economic benefits for our state,” Ford said. “We understand there are concerns,
but we should all be working together. Our goal is to continue this conversation.”
Kinder Quotes
By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger
Some 200 people attended the first Vermont Short Term Rental Summit in Brattleboro.
By Amy Braun, illustrated by Donovan Piccicuto
Kinder Quotes is written by Rochester kindergarten teacher Amy Braun, a compilation
of the funny things that kids in her class say.
Rockin’ the Region:
continued from page 21
and full backline there for
anyone to use, which includes
drums, mics, and amps.
Basically, everything is there, and
bands just have to bring their
instruments. It’s a big room that
bands can do a lot with. Nostrand
said, “The acoustics are pretty
amazing. They can rehearse and
play as loud as they want. They
get a block of time where they can
focus on new songs or honing
their chops on songs they’ve been
playing.” Nostrand has told me
about some of the bands that play
there and I’m excited to check
out new talent. One punk band,
Middle Son, plays there every
Sunday. Nostrand said, “They
crank. I’m hugely impressed with
how hard they work.”
Nostrand said it’s an
opportunity for bands to
practice in a space that’s set up
A Sound Space gives budding musicians a place to practice, with a live audience
as if you were on stage. “A lot of
times bands are in a basement
or someone’s living room and
you’re cramped in a tight space.”
I always hear about bands
practicing in their parent’s
garage, so this can really help
them escape that and get to the
near reality of playing in a club.
Nostrand added, “It’s as close to a
live stage as you can get.”
Two weeks ago, the Plumb
Bobs were the first band to play in
the live rehearsal set up. It’s kind
of setup like “VH1 Storytellers,”
but Nostrand explained it
best: “It’s a live practice. They
worked on songs as if they were
in a rehearsal. I introduced and
interviewed them and the cool
thing is, the audience got to
participate and ask questions
as they went along; questions
like, ‘Why did you choose that
song?’ and ‘How do you decide
what songs to play?’ It was really
fun and relaxed. It also reflects
what’s going on here. It’s not
really a performance venue, but
a rehearsal space. Not many
people know what bands do in
rehearsal. I’ve always been a big
fan of process and behind-thescenes
stuff. I think it’s interesting
to see how things work out.
Most of the time people just see
the band on stage. This is a cool
format.”
I highly recommend checking
it out because you’re going to see
new music in a cool new way.
This is great for the aspiring or
established musician, solo or
full band. Nostrand will be on
hand to answer any questions
and give an intricate tour of the
space. Find A Sound Space on
Facebook.
Courtesy Dave Hoffenberg
A Sound Space is a new studio space that allows musicians and bands
to rehearse in a setting, while an audience can watch.

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June 8, 2019
6pm at the
Killington Grand Hotel
Enjoy a fabulous dinner and dance party with Satin & Steel
in support of the Rutland Heart Center
Ticket(s) at $125 per person.
Please register online at www.RRMC.org or contact sbryan@rrmc.org or call 802.747.3629.

48 • The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019
Try before you buy
Beast 365
ALL-SEASONS PASS
Skiing/Riding + Mountain Biking + Adventure Center + Golfing + Scenic Lift Rides
Try before you buy this Memorial Day weekend.
You can buy a trial ticket that will be valid Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27,
giving you unlimited access to skiing, mountain biking, and golf (covers green fees)—
then apply that purchase towards a full Beast365 Season Pass anytime before June 13th.
4-day weekend Ticket: Adult $ 102, Senior $ 82, 29-Below $ 82, Youth $ 72
Trial tickets are available for purchase on-site only at the ticket window, bike shop or golf clubhouse over Memorial Day weekend.
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