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

The Mountain Times • May 22-28, 2019 LOCAL NEWS • 5
CSJ: Mentors reflect on affordability
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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
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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
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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.
TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT FULL TIME VACANCY
The Town of Bridgewater is seeking a qualified candidate with
knowledge of highway equipment, general maintenance and
repairs. Duties include plowing, sanding and maintaining roads.
Candidate must hold a CDL and reside within a 30-minute travel
radius of Bridgewater. Overtime required during adverse weather
conditions. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits offered
after 30 days. If interested, application can be found on the town
website or picked up at the Bridgewater Town Office.
All applications must be received by June 1, 2019. EOE
Table of contents
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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