Mou nta i n Ti m e s
Volume 49, Number 20 Your community free press — really, it’s FREE! May 13-19, 2020
GOLF OPENS
On May 7, Rutland
Country Club, Neshobe
Golf Club, Proctor-
Pittsford Country Club,
Bomoseen Golf Club
and others opened for
the golf season, albeit
with limitations. Green
Mountain National reopened
Monday, May
11, White River Golf
Course opened May 12
and Woodstock Country
Club will be opening
Saturday, May 16.
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By John Hall, VTF&W
DON’T TOUCH!
VTF&W reminds Vermonters
that touching
wild animals is harmful
and it’s against the law.
David St. Germain
NEW PRINCIPAL
St. Germain to lead
Barstow next year.
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Child care, camp are crucial for economic reopening
Child care centers and day camps can reopen, overnight camps in question
Staff report
Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday, May 8, that
child care centers can reopen June 1 and summer
day camps will be able to open this summer, provided
they can follow specified safety guidelines.
State officials acknowledged opening child care
programs will be an important part of ensuring
Vermonters can get back to work, as modeling
continues to indicate a slowdown in the spread
of Covid-19.
“I know that there are many who are worried
they won’t be able to return to a job because
schools and child care providers are closed,” Scott
said. “It’s one of the ripple effects that we have to
be sensitive to, and aware of.”
Killington ‘s rec department has announced it
Retail cleared
to open May 18
By Polly Mikula and Colin Meyn/VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott announced
Monday, May 11,
that a “gradual reopening” of
the retail sector will be permitted
to begin on May 18.
Scott said that all employees
at retail outlets will
need to wear face covering.
Stores will also be required
to stay under 25% of their
maximum legal capacity,
and must conduct health
and safety training. Staff and
customers must maintain a
distance of 6 feet apart and
customers would be encouraged
to wear masks.
“While I know many are
eager to shop for clothing
and other supplies,” Scott
said, “waiting a week gives
these businesses time to
develop a safety plan, do
their training, modify their
store chores and work with
ease, and understand all the
steps needed to reopen and
operate safely.”
The retail reopening
will be Scott’s latest “turn
of the spigot” in reopening
Vermont’s economy — the
official guidance will be
given Friday, he said.
Scott also said that
although the State of
Emergency will be extended
past the current May 15
expiration date, the “Stay
Home, Stay Safe” orders will
continue to be relaxed. This
will allow gradual reopen-
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will be open for day camps, but all details haven’t
been worked out yet. (See story on page 3.)
Scott ordered child
care facilities to shut
down in mid-March
as the state began to
close down to prevent
the spread of Covid-19,
though child care options
have continued to be available for essential
workers through the crisis.
The state will provide $6 million to help child
care centers resume operations, Scott announced.
Child care centers can begin the process of
reopening on May 18. Scott said that centers can
Vermont’s rate of case
growth is the third
slowest in the country.
but are not required to open on June 1.
State officials also said that child care workers
will be included in expanded
testing efforts.
The coronavirus is
spreading much slower in
Vermont than in any state in
the Northeast — in fact Vermont’s
rate of case growth
(measured by time it takes to double cases) is the
third slowest in the country, at 12 weeks. Only
Montana and Hawaii do better; Alaska is tied with
Vermont. Meanwhile, last week, New Hampshire’s
rate increased from cases doubling every three
weeks to every two weeks.
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Farmers markets get underway with new protocols
Rutland’s Summer Market will open at Depot Park downtown Saturday, May 16
By Katy Savage
RUTLAND—After a four-week mandated closure, the Vermont Farmers’
Market in Rutland is coming back Saturday, May 16.
Gov. Phil Scott gave farmers’ markets permission to open May 2, but
only if they follow certain guidelines.
Vermont Farmers’ Market president Paul Horton is requiring vendors
to wear face masks and gloves under state guidelines. People will also be
required to stay six-feet apart and booths will be spaced 12 feet apart.
“We’ll be spread out and have one-way traffic,” Horton said.
The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets issued updated guidelines
May 6, allowing both vendors selling agricultural products and
nonagricultural products to participate in the markets.
Jennie Porter, the marketing development manager for Northeast
Organic Farming Association of Vermont Market, said farmers’ markets
won’t look the same this season.
“Markets aren’t going to be a social, community place this season,”
By Paul Holmes
Mother goose
A Canada goose takes shelter in snow near Kent Pond, Saturday morning, May 9. Snow
over Mother’s Day weekend made these mama geese hunker down. They were glued to their
nests, surrounded by snow with temps in the mid-20s hiding from a blustering wind.
Porter said. “It’s essentially just a shopping destination — that’s what’s
going to feel the most different for folks.”
All activities, including music and cooking demonstrations that encourage
people to congregate, will be suspended under state guidelines.
Eating and drinking at the premises, including sampling food, will also be
prohibited and vendors will be required to offer online and phone ordering
for pre-pay and pick-up.
“One of the goals is to reduce social gathering,” Porter said. “Not having
music is one way to discourage people from lingering.”
Porter isn’t sure if the mandates will change as the season continues.
“The state has been clear it doesn’t know either,” Porter said.
There are about 70 summer farmers’ markets in the state. Porter said at
least six will stay closed this year due to Covid-19 concerns.
The Vermont Farmers’ Market is usually open year-round. The Winter
Market on West Street in Rutland closes and the outdoor summer market
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2 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
Dr. Jonathan Spiro named interim
president of Castleton University
CASTLETON—The Vermont State Colleges
board of trustees named Dr. Jonathan
Spiro interim president of Castleton
University, according to a news release
Thursday, May 7. Dr. Spiro will begin June
1 and serve until a permanent president is
named.
“It’s an honor to be named Castleton’s
interim president. I’m confident our
amazing and hard-working team of faculty
and staff will continue our trajectory
of success far into the future. While the
Covid-19 pandemic creates many challenges
for small universities, Castleton will
always be a strong and stabilizing force
in meeting regional educational needs,”
Spiro said.
Dr. Spirohas served in a variety of academic
posts since his arrival at Castleton
in 2002. He has served as interim provost,
academic dean, dean of the college of arts,
humanities, and social sciences, and chair
of the department of history, geography,
economics, and political science. Dr.
Spiro was the recipient of the Outstanding
Faculty Award for his courses on history,
politics, race, slavery, immigration, the
ancient Maya, and the nature-nurture debate.
Formerly a professor at the University
of California Berkeley, he twice won the
“Distinguished Teacher” award.
Dr. Spiro is known nationally as a leading
authority on the eugenics movement,
and authored the critically acclaimed
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book, “Defending the Master Race:
Conservation, Eugenics, and the Legacy
of Madison Grant.” He is frequently called
upon by national media, including The
Atlantic and The New York Times, for his
perspective on race and nationalism.
Dr. Karen M. Scolforo will continue to
serve as Castleton president until May 31.
Under Dr. Scolforo’s leadership,
Castleton University enjoyed numerous
successes and achievements, including
enrollment growth, balanced budgets, the
establishment of two new campus locations,
and the addition of more than 20
academic programs.
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Nurses are our community’s super-heroes
Pop-up Covid-19 testing sites open for
asymptomatic frontline workers and
returning Vermonters
Anyone with even mild symptoms is encouraged to
contact a health care provider, to get tested
WHITE RIVER JCT—Vermont health
officials announced three pop-up testing
sites will open this week for Covid-19
specimen collection, including one locally
at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White
River Jct. Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-3
p.m.
Over the weekend, a pop-up testing site
in Colchester collected 138 specimens.
The pop-up testing sites are for asymptomatic
health care workers, first responders
(EMS, fire, and law enforcement), and
child care providers currently serving
essential workers. People who are returning
to the state, and who will be at day 7 or
later in their quarantine period, can also
be tested. These include people returning
from wintering out of state, college students,
and people who are coming to stay
in their second homes.
To make an appointment for one of the
pop-up sites, health care workers, first
responders child care providers and returning
Vermonters should visit: humanresources.vermont.gov/popups.
RANDOLPH—Brian
Lowe, of Randolph, has
helped hundreds of
American kestrels successfully
hatch and fledge in
Vermont and was named
the winner of the 2019
GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental
Award. Lowe
was announced as the 2020
winner rather than receiving
the honor in person,
in keeping with current
Covid-19 physical distancing
guidelines.
The prestigious award is
named for Meeri Zetterstrom,
who inspired
recovery efforts that led to
the removal of the osprey
from Vermont’s endangered
species list, and it
is given annually to one
person, business, group or
non-profit that has made a
significant contribution to
Vermont’s environment.
The award is accompanied
by a $2,500 donation
to the winner’s environmental
cause.
Over a quarter-century,
Lowe helped kestrels thrive
despite decreasing numbers
of natural homesites
due to changing forest
management techniques
by setting up and maintaining
kestrel boxes and
banding hundreds of birds.
“I know Meeri would be
proud of Brian and would
appreciate his work,” said
GMP Vice President Steve
Costello, who worked on
osprey recovery efforts
with Zetterstrom for years.
“Meeri believed it was incredibly
important to look
at the entire web of life, not
just the most charismatic
birds and animals.
“The kestrel is lesser
known than many birds,
but it’s a beautiful raptor
and plays an important
Other site include Tuesday, May 12, 9
a.m.-3 p.m. at Bennington College and
Thursday, May 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Brattleboro
Union High School
The Health Department and the state’s
enhanced testing and contact tracing task
group have been organizing these events
with support from the Vermont National
Guard and EMS agencies. Health Commissioner
Mark Levine, M.D., said the state
has plenty of supplies to meet the goal set
by Governor Phil Scott to conduct 1,000
tests per day.
The pop-up sites are not open to the
general public. The Health Department
encourages all Vermonters with symptoms
– no matter how mild – to contact
their regular primary care provider to get
referred to a nearby testing site.
People who do not have a health care
provider can call 2-1-1 to be connected
with a local community or hospital-connected
clinic for referral to a test site.
For up-to-date information and guidance
visit : healthvermont.gov/Covid19.
Brian Lowe wins 2020 GMP-
Zetterstrom Environmental Award
Lowe honored for helping to save American Kestrels
American kestrel
By Steve Costello
role in rodent and insect
control,” Costello said.
Lowe is credited with a
singular effort, uncanny in
its comparison to Zetterstrom’s
work. The first bird
box Lowe installed was a
bluebird box, which had
residents within a week.
Inspired, he asked a neighbor
if he could put a kestrel
box on his farm, and a pair
made it home almost immediately.
He was hooked.
Today he manages over
40 kestrel boxes each year,
and bands the babies, often
with school children looking
on.
“It is very gratifying
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The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 • 3
Mobile lunch program fills stomachs when school is out
By Julia Purdy
Even when schoolchildren are required
to stay home, the school meals program
must go on. And this year, in addition to
seeing that kids don’t miss out on nourishment,
the program helps to relieve the
extra financial hardship of parents being
out of work as well as offering paid work to
paraeducators, school bus drivers and meal
preparers.
Every student under 18 is eligible;
families must apply. Families in the Rutland
Northeast Supervisory Union received
5,293 breakfast-lunch combos the week
of April 27-May 3 alone. RNESU includes
Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden,
Lothrop Elementary in Pittsford, Neshobe
Elementary and Otter Valley Union High
School in Brandon, and Sudbury, Leicester
and Whiting elementary schools.
Since March 19, brown paper bags
containing snacks and light meals have
been delivered by paraeducators riding
school buses, dropping off a breakfast and
lunch combo at or near students’ homes. In
mid-morning, school buses trundle along
the roads, where picnic coolers of all shapes
and sizes await delivery of bags containing
whole fruits, pints of 1% milk, breakfast
foods and protein lunch fare. Meal bags
may also be picked up each morning in the
parking lots at Neshobe, Lothrop, Barstow
and Leicester.
Weekend meals were added April 24.
The Abbey Group, a contracted school
food service based in Enosburg Falls, Vermont,
puts up the meals, employing four
cooks at the Otter Valley UHS production
site for weekday meals, and four cooks at
Neshobe Elementary for weekend meals.
Connie Burleson, operations administrator
at Enosburg Falls, told the Mountain
Times that all the cooks volunteered for the
project.
All staff has gone through the Vermont
Dept. of Labor’s Covid training, which includes
social distancing, masks and gloves,
in addition to the national restaurant association’s
annual ServSafe training in food
handling.
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
reimburses costs individually by site.
The Abbey Group contracts with school
districts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
and New York as well. “Last week alone we
provided 150,000 meals as a company” for
all the schools, Burleson said.
By Julia Purdy
Kaleb Cornell, 6, and Levi Cornell, 3, walk (and bike) to the end of Barnard Road in Chittenden
to pick up their school meals. Mom Joannah Cornell was employed part-time as
an occupational therapy assistant until mid-March. Raising three active young boys,
she said the meal deliveries help to reduce frequent trips to the Rutland supermarkets, a
12- to 15-mile trip from her home.
Killington Rec to offer
modified summer camp
KILLINGTON—In response to Gov. Phil Scott’s announcement Friday, May 8, that
summer camps can open if they “can meet strict health and safety requirements,” Killington’s
Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a modified summer camp.
The regulations put in place by the state of Vermont include measures to increase
social distancing, allowances for easier contact tracing, and increased sanitation.
“We are currently working on a plan to hold camp and meet these regulations,” said
Sarah Newell, director of parks and recreation. “The number of children that will be able
to attend camp may be reduced, and normal camp activities may be modified, but we
will do our best under these unusual circumstances to meet the camp needs of the community.”
The planning of camp under these new restrictions is still underway. Questions such
as when camp will start and where it will be located are still being answered. The Department
of Parks and Recreation hopes to have a detailed announcement soon. For the most
up-to-date information visit killingtontown.com/parksrec or killingtonrec.com.
A major change to camp planning includes the cancellation of Rek and Trek as it has
been run in the past. Children age 10 to 13 will still have a place at camp, with activities
that meet their social and developmental needs, but they will not be traveling as they
would have in past years.
“While many of these changes may seem difficult, the safety of our counselors and
campers is my first priority,” said Newell.
Currently, registration for camp is on hold until additional details are resolved.
Camping is restricted in national forest
As prime-time
backpacking season
approaches, the Green
Mountain National Forest
is responding to the
Covid-19 pandemic by
restricting overnight camping at designated
campgrounds and shelters, in addition to
closing pit toilets along the Appalachian
Trail and Long Trail segments. The majority
of the National Forest remains open.
After Secretary of Natural Resources Julie
Moore announced, May 6 that: “No longer
are Vermonters being asked to limit outings
to no more than 10 miles from home,”
“No longer are Vermonters being
asked to limit outings to no more than
10 miles from home,” said Moore.
people understandably want to get out and
explore.
John Sinclair, forest supervisor of the
Green Mountain a national forests,said:
“Restricting access to recreational sites or
areas is a particularly difficult decision for
the Forest Service.”
For more info and specfic closures visit:
fs.usda.gov/main/gmfl/home.
By Tom Harris
Picky
eater?
This black bear was
caught raiding Tom Harris’s
garden in Plymouth
on Wednesday, May 6.
Turns out he doesn’t like
onions, Harris said.
4 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
Opioid deaths in Vermont decrease
for the first time since 2014
Preliminary data show a 15% decrease last year over the year prior
The percentage of opioid-related fatalities
involving cocaine continues to increase.
Cocaine was present in 43% of opioidrelated
fatalities in 2019.
Opioid-related fatalities in Vermont have decreased
for the first time since 2014. Newly released data from the
Department of Health show a 15% decline in the number
of deaths attributed to opioid misuse — down from 130 in
2018 to 111 in 2019.
Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D., said the news
was welcome, but still sobering. “Our strategies to meet
this public health challenge are making a difference,” said
Dr. Levine. “But even a single death tied to opioid use is too
many. Each person is a friend, family member and loved
one, and we owe it to them to keep making progress.”
“The opioid epidemic is one where it is difficult to celebrate
progress because it remains a significant challenge
that greatly impacts far too many Vermont families,” said
Governor Phil Scott. “However, it is important to pause
and recognize incremental gains so that we continue to
move in the right direction. Vermont has been a leader in
this fight for years, and this important work will continue.”
Dr. Levine credits
the state’s multifaceted,
all-agency approach
to tackling the
opioid crisis. “Vermont
has long been laying
the groundwork in
addressing opioid use
disorder to reach this
significant milestone,” said Dr. Levine. “The more lives we
can save, the more Vermonters we can help on their path
to recovery.”
Vermont’s efforts have included providing rapid access
to medication-assisted treatment, patient education and
rules governing prescription monitoring, the creation of
a statewide network for naloxone distribution, safe drug
disposal, syringe service programs, a statewide network
of recovery centers, and building strong community
partnerships.
Dr. Levine said Vermont has worked to dig deep into
providing full-service programming that helps Vermonters
move from treatment to successful recovery. Key to
those efforts has been Vermont’s “hub and spoke” system
of care that makes available medication-assisted treatment
(MAT) services to people diagnosed with opioid use
disorder. More than 9,000 Vermonters currently receive
MAT in state-supported facilities, and treatment is available
to anyone who wants it. The hub and spoke system
has since been adopted by other states as a care model.
Health officials stressed that although the progress to
date is significant, even in normal times the work is ongoing,
and there is no defined finish line other than ensuring
Vermonters get the treatment and recovery services when
and where they are needed.
In addition, Dr. Levine said the Covid-19 pandemic
creates new challenges for people living with substance
use disorder, but emphasized there are still many ways to
get help.
The Health Department recently launched VTHelplink,
which provides free, confidential and personalized
information and referrals to substance use prevention,
treatment and recovery services throughout the state.
VTHelplink features a call center of trained staff and
clinicians and online resources, connecting Vermonters
to information for themselves, family and friends, or on
behalf of clients.
“We are all adapting
to changes during
the pandemic, and
substance use treatment
is no exception,”
Dr. Levine said.
“Getting treatment is
safe and necessary,
and we will do all we can to see more Vermonters succeed
in their recovery.”
Additional findings from the 2019 opioid-related
fatalities (all data is preliminary):
Fentanyl continues to be the primary driver of
opioid-related deaths in Vermont. Although there were
fewer deaths involving fentanyl in 2019 (95) compared
to 2018 (100), fentanyl accounts for 86% of deaths in
2019 compared to 77% in 2018.
The percentage of opioid-related fatalities involving
cocaine continues to increase. Cocaine was present in
43% of opioid-related fatalities in 2019, up from 36% in
2018. The number of cocaine-involved deaths surpassed
the number involving heroin for the first time
since 2010.
After increasing from 42 deaths in 2017 to 69 deaths
in 2018, deaths involving heroin decreased by nearly
half in 2019 (37 deaths).
David St. Germain named
principal of Barstow
Memorial School
CHITTENDEN—The
Barstow School Board announced
the appointment
of David St. Germain as the
next principal of Barstow
Memorial School, on Monday,
May 11.
St. Germain, a local
resident, will begin his new
position on July 1, 2020.
Having earned a
doctorate of education in
administrative leadership
for teaching and learning
from Walden University,
Dr. St. Germain comes with
many years of experience.
He has served as a teacher
for several years, assistant
principal of a junior-senior
high school, principal of
two elementary schools,
principal of a K-12 for four
years and a Pre-K-6 for 12
years. Most recently he has
served in higher education
at College of St. Joseph as
division chair of education
and at North Country Community
College.
The principal search had
23 applications and 13 were
reviewed by the search
advisory committee led
by Superintendent Jeanné
Collins along with teacher,
staff and parent representation.
Four candidates
were interviewed and two
strong finalists were introduced
to the community in
a virtual forum attended by
55 community members.
St. Germain was chosen
for his depth of experience,
clear vision and calm
David St. Germain
manner, and his leadership
experiences that fit the
Barstow school community
need.
“I am pleased to bring
David on board to lead
Barstow Memorial School.
I feel his experiences and
leadership style are a good
fit for Barstow at this time,
and that belief is backed by
the support of the search
advisory committee. We
will miss Bianca McKeen,
who has done a fine job
and is returning to Rutland
City for her next leadership
position,” said Collins.
St. Germain reflected on
his new new post, saying:
“From my earliest days of
teaching at the College of
St. Joseph, I heard about the
great things occurring at
Barstow Memorial School.
The more I interacted with
the teachers and parents
at the school, the more I
understood how special
a place it is. I am eager to
begin as the next principal.
Solid Waste Transfer Station
Location: 2981 River Road (Behind Town Garage)
Phone Number: (802) 422-4499
SAT.& MON. (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
Collection & transfer of solid waste deposited by residents and property owners of
the Town. (Windshield sticker & punch card needed) Recycling Center for residents
and property owners of the Town. (Free with windshield sticker) If you need to
dispose of solid waste outside the normal operating hours of the Transfer Station
or have construction & demolition debris or other non-acceptable waste, residents
and property owners of Killington can go to the Rutland County Solid Waste District
Transfer Station & Drop-off Center located on Gleason Road in Rutland.
Summer hours began Sat., April 4, 2020.
TOWN OF KILLINGTON
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION - UPDATE
FREE BULKY ITEMS DAY - YOU MUST HAVE A STICKER!
• Saturday, May 30, 2020: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Monday, June 1, 2020 : 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Household trash ONLY. NO business’ and no building and/or construction materials.
VERMONT GREEN UP DAY - Saturday, May 30, 2020: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Green Up Bags FOR ROADSIDE TRASH ONLY are available at Town Hall and are
free when brought to the Solid Waste Transfer Station. Please DO NOT leave bags on
the side of the road as they must be brought to the Transfer Station on Saturdays or
Mondays between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Town does NOT pick up bags left on the road
side.
Location: 2981 River Road (Behind Town Garage)
Phone Number: (802) 422-4499
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 • 5
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Courtesy Vermont Agency of Agriculture
A man carries a box of donated food at the Vermont Foodbank warehouse operations center in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Vermont dairy farmers, dairy
producers donate to the Vt Foodbank
Milk from Vermont dairies will be processed to feed Vermonters in need
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
has coordinated an effort to recover raw milk from being
disposed while creating a new, temporary food supply for
the Vermont Foodbank. In collaboration with the Vermont
Community Foundation, $60,000 has been made available
to purchase this milk for the benefit of Vermonters.
These efforts are particularly important as Vermont’s dairy
industry, like all sectors, has been challenged by Covid-19
but remain essential to Vermonters’ food supply.
“This collaboration highlights the integral role of Vermont
dairy farms in our state’s food system,” said Governor
Phil Scott. “I applaud these groups for supporting our
farmers and Vermonters in need, feeding our most vulnerable
and not wasting a valuable and healthy agricultural
product.”
Joining in this effort is Dairy Farmers of America (DFA);
Commonwealth Dairy, LLC, producer of Green Mountain
Creamery® yogurt, and HP
Hood. DFA family farms
will be providing the milk to
Green Mountain Creamery
and HP Hood. The milk
will be processed by these
Vermont dairy producers
for a donation of 42,000 cups of yogurt and over 11,500
gallons of 2% milk to the Vermont Foodbank. The donation
will serve hundreds of food bank clients over the course of
the coming weeks, providing nutritious dairy products to
the Vermont communities in need while preventing food
waste. New England Dairy also provided support to bring
these businesses together.
“Due to changes in demand, the surplus of milk available
from our Vermont dairy farms has grown over recent
weeks and is highlighting the uncertainty they face today. I
want to thank those involved in this effort for recognizing
the value of our Vermont dairy products, and the importance
they hold in our economy and communities,” said
Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts. “We are
thrilled that we have found a process to redistribute agricultural
product that otherwise would have gone to waste to
serve our neighbors in the communities we call home.”
“Dairy is a huge part of our rural working landscape
The Vermont Foodbank… has seen
an increase of up to 100% of percent
in demand since mid-March.
and economy—it is also a critical piece of ‘who we are’ as a
state,” says Dan Smith, president and CEO of The Vermont
Community Foundation. “To be able to respond to a need
for milk distribution and help feed Vermonters who are
struggling are exactly the type of reasons we created the VT
Covid-19 Response Fund, and we’re thrilled to work with
such stand-up organizations.”
Beginning last week, product will be produced on a
weekly basis and donated to the Vermont Foodbank in
amounts of 1,152 gallons of milk for 10 weeks and 3,500
cases of yogurt throughout the month of May, helping the
Vermont Foodbank to serve thousands of clients. The Vermont
Foodbank, which serves more than 153,000 individuals
each year, has seen an increase of up to 100% in demand
since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We are pleased to be a part of this initiative to get
nutritious dairy products to Vermont families during these
difficult times,” said Kiersten
Bourgeois, manager of communications
and industry
affairs for DFA.
“Dairy farmers are also
being challenged by disruptions
as a result of Covid-19
and this initiative is a step in the right direction to supporting
many parts of our society.”
“The coronavirus pandemic has led to a drastic increase
in the number of people in need of help accessing food,”
said Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles. “When people
are laid off or losing work hours with businesses shut down,
their food budgets are hit hard. Meeting the increasing need
is an immense task, and we wouldn’t stand a chance if not
for creative efforts like this one that connect the resources
available with the people who need them.”
“The support from the state of Vermont and DFA has
been crucial in allowing our team to efficiently process a
surplus of milk supply to provide yogurt to our communities
in the area,” said Esteve Torrens, CEO of Lactalis US
Yogurt,which owns Commonwealth Dairy, LLC. “With
dairy farmers across the country struggling to redistribute
their product, this collaboration is a win-win to curb unnecessary
food waste and serve those in need.”
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6 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
Vermont isn’t punishing Covid scofflaws, but
citizen enforcers are on patrol
By Colin Meyn/VTDigger
Some of the messages read like field reports: “The
sidewalks between Price Chopper and Walmart had groups
of people standing together no mask or social distances,”
and others like warnings: “I want to make you aware of the
health crisis that is ongoing at the floating bridge in Brookfield.
Since fish were stocked in the pond it’s become a daily
gathering spot of dozens of covid ignoring people.”
Others are more inquisitive: “Picture below shows people
at Roxie’s in Bomoseen, Vt., around 5 p.m. I am the only one
wearing a mask. Can you ask the Governor at his Monday
press conference what citizens should do if they witness
these blatant violations of his mandatory mask order?”
They all refer to a rapidly evolving part of our social contract:
compliance with Covid-19 public health guidance.
Peter Erb of Hinesburg emailed: “I just did a foray to the
recycling center and to get gasoline and probably not one
in ten people has a mask on,” he wrote on May 4. “We have
made too big a sacrifice for this to fail,” he added. “Governor
Scott must mandate face masks as we loosen up or all will
be of naught.”
The governor and attorney general have taken an intentionally
light-touch approach to coronavirus enforcement.
Scott often says he prefers to “lead,” rather than “drive” or
“educate” rather than “mandate”— even as he is taking
small but steady steps to reopen the economy and social interaction.
The governor “strongly suggests” that individuals
wear masks to protect other people from getting Covid-19.
That has made shame and public scolding two of the
main sticks in Vermont’s coronavirus compliance system.
From social media groups to news website comments and
official channels set up by the state, many Vermonters are
not only proudly falling in line, they are on guard, and going
public with their grievances.
Jens VonBulow emailed about a trip to Walmart on April
26. “As I waited in the truck I noticed that most people were
not wearing masks as they went in to shop. Some were, but
most were not,” he wrote, adding that his wife observed the
same thing inside, along with staff wearing masks around
their necks. “We won’t be going back to Walmart anytime
soon,” he added.
VonBulow said in a phone call last week that he considered
calling Walmart about the issue. “I just decided that
I wasn’t gonna waste my breath,” he said. “Because what
would they do that they weren’t doing now? I’m sure they
weren’t gonna buckle down and require people or ask them,
you know.”
Instead he emailed. “I just wanted to vent I suppose,” he
said. Asked about VonBulow’s account, Rebecca Thomason,
a Walmart spokesperson, said the company posts
banners, decals and other reminders around the store to
encourage compliance
with social distancing
and wearing masks.
“I understand that in
Vermont it’s not required,
but we are absolutely trying
to suggest and follow
that everyone is mindful
and and wears their masks for the sake of everyone,” she
said. “But at some point, we’re doing all that we can to make
sure that the public is aware and to ask that they follow it.”
Some big box stores, including Costco, are now requiring
customers to wear masks, a decision that has drawn
its own social media backlash. Walmart’s enforcement
philosophy is rather similar to Vermont’s. “I’d rather have
people want to do it for the right reasons than force them to
do it,” the governor said in an interview Monday.
He said that the state “ranks among the highest for
compliance” and has set up a robust testing and tracing
program to catch new outbreaks before they become
widespread.
While the low case data supports Scott’s lax enforcement
“Wouldn’t it better to do all we can to
prevent Vermonters from unknowingly
spreading it in the first place, rather than
limit the spread once folks are infected?”
Courtesy Vermont State Police
Citizens can report a violation at: bit.ly/vtviolation.
policy, many wonder if testing and tracing is better than
preventing future initial outbreaks with stronger mandates
for wearing face masks, for example. “Wouldn’t it better
to do all we can to prevent Vermonters from unknowingly
spreading it in the first place, rather than limit the spread
once folks are infected?”
asked a writer who wished to
remain anonymous.
If VonBulow had instead
turned to the Vermont
Department of Public Safety
or the Attorney General’s Office
with his complaint — as
hundreds of Vermonters have done — the companies could
have been among those who the AG has “reached out to…
to alert them that their activities – if accurately reported –
may be in violation and to request voluntary compliance.”
That list numbered seven as of Thursday, May 7, and
included three cosmetologists, one real estate agent, one
property inspector, one tattoo artist, and an oxygen supply
company, according to Charity Clark, the attorney general’s
chief of staff.
The April 3 “Attorney General’s Directive to Law Enforcement
on the Enforcement of Covid-19 Emergency Order”
also clarifies the available penalties: A civil violation of up to
$1,000 per violation per day and criminal violation of up to
$500 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
Citizens can report a
viloation at: bit.ly/vtviolation.
Local police departments
also say they are
getting calls, but haven’t
been much solace to
those seeking punitive
enforcement of Covid-19 public health guidelines.
As of Tuesday, police officers in Burlington “have not
undertaken any enforcement on this issue,” Deputy Police
Chief Jon Murad said in an email. But the department did
“sometimes have to navigate balancing neighbors’ requests
to check on others’ compliance (or lack thereof) with the
extent of our powers under the emergency order.”
Although the worst fate for these public health scofflaws
is a scolding, many Vermonters remain on patrol, online
and through official channels.
To enforce or not to enforce?
Apart from the governor’s observations that most people
are complying with his executive advice, he has also challenged
the notion that ordering people to wear masks will
“Your behavior is now affecting
other people...your freedom stops
where mine begins,” Hiliker said of
those not wearing masks in public.
inevitably increase compliance.
“Even with enforcement, it doesn’t mean that you’re going
to accomplish your goal,” he said. “Because then there’d
be resistance, then there would be people doing more reckless
things, possibly.”
Faye Hilliker, a recently retired nurse of 45 years living in
Newport, has done medical research on the effectiveness of
masks in stifling disease and she disagrees. She compared
coronavirus non-compliance to smoking indoors.
“You can’t, because your behavior is now affecting other
people,” Hilliker said. “And when you do that, your freedom
stops where mine begins. So, yeah, you’re the governor,
sorry, guess what that means, you make laws and you make
sure that they’re put into place.”
Hilliker said potential pushback on punishments like
fines could be tempered with a clear and creative public
service campaign — something like the “this is your brain
on drugs” ads of the late 1980s, or a PSA meme her daughter
shared with her about how pants protect us from peeing
on each other, and masks protect us from spraying on each
other.
“They don’t believe it, and they’re not stupid people, they
just don’t believe it,” Hilliker said of those in her community
who refuse to follow Scott’s guidelines. Why aren’t her
neighbors staying in line, like her? “I don’t know,” she said.
“I have racked my brain trying to figure it out because I was
very angry at first, and then I’m like, I gotta let this go.”
Peter Erb, the Hinesburg resident who took a foray to the
recycling center, said on the
phone Friday that he also
ventured recently to a lunch
spot in North Clarendon.
Apart from being in his 80s,
placing him well within vulnerable
age territory amid
the pandemic, Erb said he
was not particularly vulnerable to the virus or its effects. Still
he was disturbed by the experience: he said staff members
weren’t wearing masks, and were handling food without
gloves. He had planned to buy a sandwich, but decided
on a container of macaroni salad instead. “I figured there
was less chance of them handling that than the cheese and
bread and everything, and it was probably in the cooler for
a while,” he said.
Why did Erb go out for lunch despite the risks? “Probably
because I was stupid and hungry,” he said. “You know,
I mean I have a mask on, I distance, I have an alcohol spray
which I keep at hand and use.”
Among the governor’s reasons for avoiding punitive
coronavirus orders has been not wanting to further burden
Vermonters already coping with the many challenges of the
moment. Erb said he’d like to see the government enforce
the public health orders on businesses, simply by adding
masks to the “no shirt, no shoes, no service” policy.
“Governor Scott is clearly in control of what businesses
are open or not open, so the order shouldn’t be directed at
the individual. The order should be directed at, if you, the
individual, want to partake in this particular business, you
have to wear a mask, and if you don’t do it, fine, don’t do it,
that’s your choice.”
Erb said it’s also dangerous to have citizens enforcing the
rules against each other — pointing to violent incidents in
other states when citizens have attempted to enforce the
rules. In Michigan, a security guard at a Family Dollar was
shot and killed after he told a shopper to wear a mask. Erb
said he worried the coronavirus compliance divide, played
out nationally, could turn angry and politically partisan.
He also pointed to a more personal experience. “My wife
got into a fairly contentious discussion in a grocery store
when somebody wouldn’t back off, had no mask and just
wouldn’t distance,” he said. “And, you know, that’s a fairly
controlled situation, and, you know, in Hinesburg.”
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 • 7
Call it a mother’s ingenuity, but our
son is not always the best with reading
and responding to
emails. It may be a
guy thing? So Pat has
learned that when
she needs to get
Ben’s attention, she
just titles the email
“Golf,” even though
it has nothing to do
with what she may
be asking. It works, By Rep. Jim
although I wonder if
Harrison
he is on to her…
A belated Happy
Mother’s Day to all moms!
And speaking of golf, this hacker
snuck out last Friday afternoon for
a quick nine holes before winter
returned over the weekend. The
opening of golf courses and certain
outdoor recreation in Vermont, albeit
with restrictions, was a further sign of
the state’s reopening last week.
With state modeling continuing to
The Covid-19 crisis is challenging all of us, but it is
particularly challenging for those already at risk in Vermont.
“Stay Home, Stay Safe” assumes two things – that
you have a home and that it is safe. Sadly, for too many
Vermonters this is not the case.
And so Vermont’s government,
along with its non-profit housing
community, has stepped in to
provide additional help.
Covid-19 has magnified the
need for safe, affordable housing,
and Vermont doesn’t have
enough of it. In Windsor County
we have very low vacancy rates
By Sen. Alison
Clarkson
and very expensive rents. Lowincome
Vermonters are often
more vulnerable – not only to
the health consequences of this
pandemic but to its economic fallout. They have higher
levels of underlying health conditions and far less financial
security.
At the moment, Vermont has about 1,600 homeless
families and individuals being
housed in motels and hotels
around the state. In the Upper
Valley we have about 120
homeless households, which
translates to about 195 individuals
(14 of whom are children) being sheltered in five
different motels in 125 rooms. To put this in perspective
– in a normal winter, the Upper Valley Haven might be
sheltering anywhere from 60-70 people. In mid-March,
the state extended the motel voucher program in response
to the Covid-19 crisis. As a result, the Haven was
able to meet the demand for housing not just of those
who were homeless, sheltered and unsheltered, but also
those who were housing insecure (i.e. people who were
couch surfing, sleeping in cars or doubling up). The
Haven has been the conduit for coordinating this safe
housing, helping distribute food, and helping secure the
support services many of these people need to stabilize
their lives.
This pandemic has brought into sharp relief the fact
that housing is health care. One of the success stories of
Golf…
Homelessness and Covid-19
Public health is improved with safe housing
To date, not a single
homeless person in Vermont
has had the coronavirus.
show positive trends the “Stay Home
Stay Safe” order has been modified to
allow:
• Gatherings of 10 or fewer.
Vermonters may now leave
home for outdoor recreation
and fitness activities with low or
no direct physical contact and
to resume limited social interactions
and gatherings of 10 or
fewer, preferably in outdoor
settings that allow for greater
physical distancing protocols.
• Inter-household socializing.
Members of one household may
gather – and allow children to
play – with members of another
trusted household, provided
health and safety precautions are
followed as much as possible.
Child care
Child care centers were given a
limited green light to reopen June 1 at
Friday, May 8, press conference. The
change is permissive and does not
mandate that centers reopen. Summer
day camps will also be allowed to
open this summer, and that guidance
will be available sometime this week.
Hospitality
Members of the hospitality and
tourism industry are getting anxious
over when Vermont may be able to
open this important sector, which
is estimated at 10% or more of the
state’s economy. While there are hints
that restaurants, at least for outdoor
dining, may be able to open soon,
there have been no such indications
for larger events. Vermont is a
popular wedding destination and
many inns and event suppliers are
very concerned they may go out of
business if not allowed to reopen this
summer.
The governor and his administration
are watching trends in neighboring
states (which are not doing as well
as Vermont at containing the Covid
positives), before they are likely to
give the signal to allow large numbers
of visitors.
Harrison > 15
this Covid-19 crisis is the fact that by acting swiftly, the
affordable-housing community (the state with a host
of housing and social service non-profits) managed to
move the homeless population from congregant housing
to motel rooms where they could live safely, maintaining
physical distance. As a result, to date, not a single
homeless person in Vermont has had the coronavirus.
This is good news for all of us. And, as a further benefit,
a number of those Vermonters who were precariously
housed have been helped into permanent housing.
In Boston, one-third of its homeless population has
been sick with Covid-19, both a tragedy for those falling
ill and an infection hot spot putting everyone at greater
risk.
We have an opportunity now to act further on what
we know – that public health is improved with safe housing.
The opportunity to leverage some of the federal Covid-19
financing into permanent housing for Vermonters
is a real option. We can expand rental assistance to
prevent new people from becoming homeless as the
crisis strikes more and more of us. We can house families
who have lost their homes in temporary housing or motels.
More permanently, we can
incentivize rehabilitation of
unused houses and the building
of new affordable housing.
We could buy some of these
motels, facing their own financial
challenges, and renovate them to house families.
The affordable-housing community has created a
proposal to invest $106.5 million of the federal Covid-19
money into this work – creating a bridge from homelessness
to permanent housing. They propose to spend
$70 million to create new housing, and $36.5 million for
the next 9 months to help prevent future outbreaks of
Covid-19 by ensuring safe and healthy homes for more
Vermonters. It anticipates expanding support services
to meet the increased needs of these vulnerable populations
and builds capacity in the housing community
to provide these services. The local jobs created by this
housing investment could also play a significant role in
Vermont’s economic recovery.
Clarkson can be reached at aclarkson@leg.state.vt.us
or by phone at 457-4627.
RUTLAND COUNTY SOLID WASTE
ALLIANCE COMMUNITIES (SWAC)
SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON SOLID
WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
News Release: The Rutland County Solid Waste
Alliance Communities (SWAC) - the towns of
Benson, Chittenden, Fair Haven, Middletown
Springs, Pawlet, Rutland Town, Shrewsbury,
Sudbury, Tinmouth, and West Haven is rewriting
its Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP) to
comply with the State of Vermont’s Materials
Management Plan (MMP). The MMP contains
performance standards, including those focused
on implementing Act 148 (Vermont’s universal
recycling and composting law), that each solid
waste entity must meet to achieve the following
goals:
• Prevent waste from being generated.
• Promote sustainable materials
management, with a preference for highest
and best uses.
• Minimize reliance on waste disposal
(landfilling and incineration).
• Conserve resources, minimize energy
consumption, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and other adverse environmental
impacts.
SWAC’s plan will include information on how
various waste streams are managed in the Solid
Waste Alliance Communities; how members
are and will be educated on waste prevention,
reduction, and proper disposal; and how SWAC
will meet the performance standards in the MMP.
Information on the Solid Waste Implementation
Plan can be found at
rutlandcountyswac.org/solid-waste-plan/
We would like to get feedback on the plan from
members of the Rutland County Solid Waste
Alliance Communities residents, businesses, and
stakeholders.
Here’s how you can weigh in on the new Solid
Waste Implementation Plan. Please submit your
comments in writing (info@rutlandcountyswac.
org). Comments will be accepted until the SWAC
Board adopts the final, State-approved draft
in October, 2020. Please check the website for
updates.
One public meeting has been scheduled for
May 14, at 6:00 p.m. (Meeting ID: 527 141 285).
A second public meeting is scheduled for June 8
at 6:00 p.m. (Meeting ID: 769 358 627). Meetings
are available to the public by calling in to a Zoom
meeting. To attend, please dial (415) 762-9988. You
will be prompted to enter the meeting ID number
followed by the # key. You are not required to
download the app to use this option.
Contact Information:
Pamela Clapp, Administrator, at 802-342-5701
and info@rutlandcountyswac.org.
Opinion
8 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
OP-ED
Project VISION, a force
for positive change
By Joe Kraus
In the summer of 2012, a large and diverse group of
citizens gathered to ask what could be done about the
growing opioid crisis affecting our community. That group
ultimately became known as Project VISION, a very eclectic
collaborative of virtually every agency and organization
dedicated to the welfare of the greater Rutland region. Our
members include churches, schools, law enforcement,
social service agencies and citizens of every shape and
color. The city of Rutland and the Rutland Regional Medical
Center also play critical roles.
We operate in the belief that
together we can accomplish
more than any of us could
accomplish alone.
We operate in the belief that together we can accomplish
more than any of us could accomplish alone. As a
result, we focus on building non-traditional partnerships.
We like to think that this is one time, where 1 plus 1 can
equal 3.
We have no board of directors, no budget and no rules.
Everyone is welcome and everyone has a say. Despite dealing
with some of the most difficult and complex issues of
our time, we are a remarkably happy and effective group
and have an unshakable belief in our community and in
our collective future. We love Rutland.
Together we have achieved a great deal over the last
eight years. The city’s Northwest Neighborhood, where we
spent much of our early efforts, is a much different place
today than it was eight years ago. Abandoned homes have
been restored or demolished, a community park was created,
block parties and other neighborhood events have
taken place, private investment can be seen everywhere
and the Southwest Vermont Council on Aging restored
the largest building in the neighborhood and moved its
offices there. Most significantly, survey results show that
most residents are now happy with the neighborhood and
would recommend it to their family and friends.
The Rutland City Police Department has completely
Project VISION > 11
Castleton University
remains strong
By Andre M. Fleche
During an uncertain time for the Vermont State College
System, the people of Vermont should have confidence
that Castleton University remains well-positioned to
continue to serve the social and economic good of the
state. Each year, Castleton sends forth new nurses, teachers,
social workers, journalists, entrepreneurs, and many
other graduates who go on to live and work in Vermont’s
communities. CU carries out its mission according to the
“Castleton Way,” which emphasizes the transformative
power of caring personal relationships. Castleton’s approach
affords the state’s students invaluable opportunities
to work in laboratories alongside faculty in healthcare
and the natural sciences; to learn research directly from experts
in the social sciences and the humanities; to develop
professional skills under the guidance of caring mentors in
business, communication, social services, education, and
athletics; to create and perform with the close support of
accomplished artists, actors, and musicians; and to compete
at the highest echelons of NCAA Division III sports.
Castleton University enjoys a track record of success in
Castleton > 11
LETTERS
All Vermonters
may contribute
to keeping
agriculture afloat
Dear Editor,
There is no hiding from
Covid-19. This virus has
no borders and travels at
will, menacing people and
businesses in every sector
of society. The pandemic
threatens agriculture and
with it our food security, as
farmers work to produce
the food on our tables. Our
farmers, producers and
those making their living
off the land are working relentlessly
for all of us, and
we thank them for their
leadership and sacrifice.
We have witnessed
creativity at our farmers’
markets. The markets are
providing fresh food in a
new format. We have hit
pause on the social events,
but these markets have
transformed into simple
food hubs, providing a
tremendous service to
shoppers while implementing
safe practices. We
thank Vermonters who are
supporting these markets
by choosing to buy local
and support neighbors. We
look forward to more markets
opening this spring
and summer.
Despite recent successes
in the local food
Vt foods > 9
Support of local journalism is imperative
Dear Editor,
The following is a letter
that U.S. Rep. Peter Welch
wrote to Speaker Pelosi and
Minority Leader McCarthy
on May 8.
I write today to request
that the next Covid-19
legislative package include
funding to support local
journalism and media.
Darwin awards canceled by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
The best way to defeat these
false stories is to have more
information from trusted
sources in our communities,
such as our local newspapers.
This support is essential
to ensure that our communities
continue to have
access to local, accurate
information about the
Covid-19 pandemic.
Our local news outlets
have been struggling to
keep the lights on in their
newsrooms before and
during this crisis. This pandemic
has exacerbated the
problems that existed, and
many outlets are searching
for any assistance to help
maintain their operations.
Despite this, our local
media outlets have shown
their resiliency by finding
creative ways to continue
to report on critically important
stories. The pandemic
has required that the
economy be intentionally
slowed to respond to the
public health emergency,
which has decreased or
eliminated the advertising
budgets of local businesses.
The dramatic decrease
of advertising has devastated
the budgets of our local
news outlets, who depend
on advertising dollars. We
have seen the impact of the
slowdown in our news coverage
when the Waterbury
Record published its last
issue in March and more
than ten other Vermont
outlets announced that
they were suspending
publication, or furloughing
or laying off staff.
Right now, as fake news
remains a threat online,
we need these local media
outlets more than ever. The
World Health Organization
identified that the current
worldwide health pandemic
has led to a “massive
Local news > 9
Thank you for
finding Finn
Dear Editor,
To all of those who
helped us search for our
dog Finn in Pittsfield,
the Masillo family can not
thank you enough. He
got free with his leash
attached and was out in
the woods and stuck for 42
hours. We are overcome
with gratitude, by both the
willingness and kindness,
of our community.
He has been rescued,
and is safely home, thanks
to the efforts of people
(and dogs!) throughout
Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Killington
and Chittenden.
Annie and Chris Masillo,
Pittsfield
Finn
Submitted
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 OPINION • 9
CAPITOL QUOTES
On voting by mail in the November election...
“I just don’t understand the need to make the
decision today, to make a determination whether
it’s going to be mandatory in November, when, right
now, we have the means to move forward with the
process and set it into place. And then, after the
primary, push Go,”
Said Governor Phil Scott
“CA is now a vote by mail state. Every
registered voter will receive a mail-in
ballot for the Nov. election. We’ll also
provide safe in-person voting options.
The right to vote is foundational to our
democracy. No one should be forced to
risk their health to exercise that right,”
Said California Gov. Gavin Newsom
“Governor Scott has expressed concerns about
the institution of a vote by mail system, without
clarifying what about Secretary of State Condos’
plan is of concern. Without a plan for how
vulnerable Vermonters can cast their ballots if
we have a resurgence of Covid 19 in the fall, as
some project, we potentially force Vermonters
to compromise their health to exercise this most
fundamental of rights – this is wrong,”
Said Vt. Gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Holcombe
COMMENTARY
Reclaiming education through
community partnerships
By Zayda Kellogg
I am a junior at Peoples Academy High
School in Morrisville, Vermont.
Throughout the pandemic, and the
consequential shutdowns, there is often
talk of wanting to go
“back to normal,”
to fall back into the
past, the thought
of which provides
us comfort and a
sense of security, to
forget Covid-19 ever
happened. Though there is no doubt this
pandemic must be fought, I beg that we
do not return to “business as usual.” To
go back to normal, to abandon what this
virus has revealed, will be to fail. We must
transform, coming back stronger than
before in every possible way.
I personally have found the school shutdowns
to be extremely enlightening. High
school has not treated me kindly, and I
>
believe I speak for many students in saying
so. Despite having been labeled a “smart
kid” from a young age, I feel no more compatible
with the traditional high school
path than those who
learn at a slower pace.
We are all frustrated.
Many of us are left
behind, or cast aside
for wanting to move
faster. Students often
feel abandoned due
to the limits set by the education system,
limits which tell us how and what to learn.
I by no means intend to speak against the
notion of our standard subjects, or say
that there is nothing worthwhile happening
in our schools. However, I do wish to
make the case that we can do much better
because we all have different interests and
different minds.
Quarantine and remote learning has
Creative education > 11
Vt foods: We can all do our part to keep local farmers in business.
from page 8
scene, many of our farmers
are nervous, and at times
terrified, of the economic
forecasts.
The region’s dairy farmers
and cheesemakers are
bracing for the worst as
summer arrives. We hope
the predictions are wrong,
but milk pricing forecasts
are formidable, dropping
overnight. This sobering
news means that more
than ever we will need to
do all we can to support our
farmers. Now is the time to
buy Vermont dairy. Every
bit helps. Buy more milk,
cheese, butter, yogurt.
There is plenty.
The private sector
is stepping up to help
dairy farmers. Through
a generous donation by
the Vermont Community
Foundation, milk and yogurt
is being processed and
To go back to normal,
to abandon what this
virus has revealed,
will be to fail.
donated to the Vermont
Foodbank, helping dairy
farmers as well as people
who need food. This milk
may have been discarded
but instead it is ending up
on the dinner table. We
thank Commonwealth
Dairy, Dairy Farmers of
America-St.Albans, Hood
and the Foodbank for putting
this program together.
We thank all those who
have kept agriculture
moving during uncertain
times. Parts of our nation
are facing deep disruption
in meat processing, but
Vermont’s plants are open,
delivering high quality
chicken, turkey, lamb, beef,
and pork to Vermonters.
Thanks to those farmers
who are delivering food
through farm stands and
CSA’s, and the Vermonters
who are buying our fresh,
quality products. This is
another way to shop for local
food and support your
community. You also can
order Vermont products
online, which offers a safe
and easy way to support
those who face an uncertain
future.
And finally, to our
farmers: we know you are
hurting. The Agency of
Agriculture is doing its best
to get you the information
and resources you need to
make difficult decisions.
Please visit the Covid-19
page on our website. There
are federal, state and private
programs that might
help you.
It will take all of us pulling
in the same direction to
get through this.
Anson Tebbetts, Vermont
Secretary of Agriculture,
Food & Markets
“Vote by mail will strengthen our democracy
while keeping all Vermonters safe in the midst of a
pandemic. I urge you to support Secretary of State
Jim Condos and legislative leaders as they work to
implement universal vote by mail for November’s
general election,”
Said Vt. Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman
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infodemic” – the spread of
misinformation spinning
out of control. The best way
to defeat these false stories
is to have more information
from trusted sources
in our communities, such
as our local newspapers,
radio and television outlets.
Additionally, throughout
this pandemic local
news outlets have provided
accurate, local information
on assistance that can help
their readers during this
difficult time. They help
spread the word on food
distribution schedules,
reusable mask distribution
locations, and other critical
information daily.
Creating a specific fund
or program to encourage
and support the sustainability
of local, community-based
news is essential.
Some Vermont communities
are on the brink of
finding themselves in a
“news desert,” with few or
any local news sources.
Thank you for your
consideration and I look
forward to working with
you on this proposal.
Sincerely,
Peter Welch, member of
Congress
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The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 OPINION • 11
Bethel, Springfield, Windsor to
receive $800,000 from EPA for
brownfields cleanup
BETHEL— On May 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced
that two local grantees have been selected to receive $800,000 to assess and clean up
contaminated properties under the agency’s brownfields program. These funds will
aid under-served and economically disadvantaged communities around the state in
assessing and cleaning up abandoned industrial and commercial properties.
“Covid-19 has impacted the economy and redevelopment in every corner of New
England. Today’s investment of EPA Brownfields assessment and cleanup funding
provides a much-needed boost for economic development and job creation in many
of New England’s hardest hit and underserved communities,” said EPA New England
Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel. “Brownfields projects are always an economic
catalyst, and this funding has never been more important to our local partners.”
Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation, in Bethel, will be awarded
a $500,000 Cleanup Grant to clean up the Valley Motor Sales site at 207 Pleasant St.
in Bethel. The cleanup site was originally developed in 1929 as a Mobil gas station. In
1933, the property was sold and operated by two different owners as an automobile
dealership until 2018. The site is contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
and PCBs commingled with petroleum. Grant funds also will be used to conduct community
outreach activities.
Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission, in Springfield and
Windsor, will be awarded a $300,000 Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site
assessments, develop cleanup plans, and support reuse planning and community
outreach activities for various sites to be selected throughout the grant. Assessment
activities will focus on the town of Springfield, which contains two Qualified Opportunity
Zones, and the town of Windsor’s historic downtown area. Priority sites include
the Parks and Woolson property, a vacant industrial complex, and the former Vermont
Machine Tool Company.
For more information visit epa.gov.
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Creative education: Let’s not miss this opportunity to improve.
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taught me that I learn better
with less guidance, that I
thrive when given my own
schedule and the ability
to move at my pace. It has
shown me a world which
I do not want to leave, in
which I have control. My
own interests — architectural
engineering, calligraphy,
and economics — are
niche and, thus, understandably
I have less access
to them. But high school has
actively hindered my ability
to explore anything about
which I am passionate.
In my sophomore year,
for a science project, I was
asked to interview some
professional architects
and architecture students.
Through this project I was
told not how to access this
subject and enrich myself,
but instead that I “didn’t
need to worry about it until
college.” But I have lived my
entire high school career
aching for a subject which
I have not yet touched,
planning my college experiences
around a major
which I have never explored
academically. I must go on
the sole basis of this feeling
in my bones that it is right
for me, supplemented
only by some books I have
skimmed between classes.
Our entire grade was asked
to take career aptitude tests,
only for the results to sit in a
portfolio.
In a small school, only
certain subjects can be
accessed, and so students
must carve their own path
on the sidelines. All my
interests, everything which
sparks interest in my mind
and my heart, are things
which I must find on my
own. Students are being
asked to trust-fall into the
world blindfolded.
That is why I joined the
Peoples Academy Community
Asset Mapping Team
through the Vermont Community
Learning Network.
We were a small group of
students taking the first
steps toward a broader education
system, one which
will not be overwhelmed
by the diverse interests of
students. This, we believed,
can be done if we only look
beyond the walls of our
school. When we reach out
of our campus and into the
community, not only can
we accommodate students
with unique career goals or
different learning goals, but
we can give students access
to genuine experiences and
connections which can be
enhanced by a classroom.
We need to connect young
people with those who
share common interests,
and bring them to adults in
their community who can
guide them. The broader
we allow students to reach,
the easier it is to prepare
them for the workforce, for
their communities, and for
the word. For the moment,
these broader connections
must be exclusively digital,
but they may later lead to
face-to-face relationships.
Remote learning presents
us with a new opportunity
to work with countless
students like myself who
feel out of place or forgotten
in the public schooling
system, and even for adults
hoping for new experiences.
Those like myself who
are now facing more free
time and fewer interactions
than ever before, who find
themselves bored and even
lonely, are craving new experiences
which a community-based
digital learning
project can provide during
and beyond the Covid-19
pandemic. Not only will this
impact young lives, but it
will improve the emotional,
mental, and intellectual
health of all through friendship,
connection, and
meaningful learning.
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reinvented itself by its
groundbreaking partnership
with a variety of
social service agencies in
the VISION Center on the
second floor of the police
department. As a result,
our officers are now able to
directly and immediately
provide assistance to the
most challenged and disadvantaged
members of our
community. Incarceration
is no longer the first or only
option.
We are no longer demonizing
those with addictions
and are making it safe
and easy for them to receive
the assistance and treatments
they need. As a result
of this and comprehensive
community policing efforts,
all categories of crime
are down significantly.
Lastly, we have helped
to restore our pride in this
amazing community and
our hope for the future.
Eight years later, it is still
our fervent hope that we
continue to be a force for
Castleton: Our local university is on stable ground.
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Project VISION: Past community success can model future aid.
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its endeavors. During a time of decreasing
college enrollments in the region, Castleton’s
student body has actually grown.
Castleton’s students enjoy modern,
well-cared-for facilities. The campus hosts
camps and athletic events for Vermonters
of all ages, and in the past weeks, the university’s
Spartan Arena
has been converted
into an emergency
pandemic overflow
site through partnership
with the Rutland
Regional Medical
Center.
This does not mean
Castleton has avoided
the challenges facing higher education,
and the Covid-19 crisis has raised new
and unprecedented ones. For a number
of years, Castleton has been doing more
with less. State funding makes up only a
small percentage of Castleton’s budget.
In 2018, shortfalls forced the university
community to endure painful layoffs.
Through dedication to responsible fiscal
management, Castleton’s leadership
team tamed these deficits and began
to replenish reserves before incurring
Covid-19-related costs.
The university’s faculty and staff also
realize the need to seek outside sources
of funding. Their efforts have secured
approximately $8 million in grants in
this fiscal year alone. Over the past seven
years, the members of the natural sciences
faculty have raised more than $1.5
million in outside research support, and
the federal government has chosen to
invest in Castleton with very prestigious
positive change. To that
end we have undertaken a
strategic planning process
that will help shape our
future. The process started
this past winter and was
making great progress until
the coronavirus struck. We
then all hunkered down
and our planning abruptly
stopped.
In addition to taking the
lives of many Vermonters,
the coronavirus has cast a
bright light on the cracks
and gaps in our social safety
nets. It has also devastated
the finances of our state,
our hospitals, colleges,
towns, schools, churches
and other nonprofits. It is
very likely that the many
services provided by these
critical bulwarks of our
society will be greatly
diminished in the years
ahead. And as a result, life
for many of us, particularly
the most disadvantaged,
will be much more difficult.
As we plan for our future
Project VISION we will take
Faculty and staff
... have secured
approximately $8
million in grants in
this fiscal year alone.
into account this new reality.
Serving is our reason for
being and in the aftermath
of the coronavirus we and
our many partners will be
required to serve in ways
we never had to before.
I would, therefore, like
to invite you to become a
part of Project VISION as we
plan for our future. We are
the place where everyone
is welcome and everyone’s
contribution is appreciated.
While I cannot predict
where the future will take
us, I can say without hesitation
that we will not stop
until we achieve our vision
of making Rutland one of
the healthiest, happiest
and safest communities in
America. Together we can
do it.
You can check us out on
Facebook, Project VISION
or email matthew.prouty@
vermont.gov and ask to be
added to our listserv.
Joe Kraus lives in Rutland
and is chairman of Project
VISION.
grants, including a McNair Scholars
Grant, which prepares students in underrepresented
groups for graduate school,
and a $2.25 million Title III Grant, which
funds student retention efforts.
Castleton University’s innovators have
also pioneered new ways of delivering
higher education. In
the past year, faculty
and staff have developed
unique partnerships
with employers
at Southwestern
Vermont Healthcare
in Bennington and
the Killington Mountain
Resort, where
hospitality management students live
and work while earning their degree. The
university also continues to launch new
online programs in high-demand fields,
including a masters of business administration
and a proposed associate’s degree
in speech language pathology. Castleton’s
psychology department recently crafted
an accelerated baccalaureate program,
and the university has become an important
dual-enrollment destination for
local high school seniors.
In short, Castleton University occupies
an invaluable place in Vermont’s educational
landscape. The creative minds at
CU are already boldly reimagining the future
of higher education in the state. The
people of Vermont should feel certain
that continued investment in Castleton
will result in further growth.
Andre M. Fleche is a professor of history
and faculty assembly president at Castleton
University.
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Woodstock high school ranked third in
the state, top 5% nationally
By Curt Peterson
Windsor Central Unified School District superintendent Mary Beth
Banios announced at the May 11 board meeting that Woodstock Union
High School was ranked “Third Best” among Vermont high schools in
2020 by U.S. News and World Report.
WUHS is one of 312 public high schools in the state. Mt Mansfield
Union High School was ranked No. 1 and Milton Senior High School No. 2.
U.S. News gave WUHS a score of 93.63 out of 100 and reported that 51%
of Woodstock high school students participate in Advanced Placement
courses, 6% are minorities, and 21% are “economically disadvantaged.”
Nationally, WUHS ranks 1,133 among more than 24,000 public high
schools rated by U.S. News.
After that announcement, the WCUSD “Zoom” remote board meeting
dealt mostly with ways in which the coronavirus pandemic has affected
operations, finances and future plans for the seven-town school district.
Seniors Sam Powers and Alison Leibly reported that students are having
difficulties adjusting to learning remotely.
“If the situation continues into the fall,” Powers told the board, “I think
you should consider changing how the schools do e-learning.”
Leibly said there are inconsistencies among teachers and classes that
make learning confusing, and that schedules and study materials are
sometimes hard to locate. And students are left to their own devices in
navigating the system.
Both said better and more frequent communications between students
and the board members would be very beneficial. Sherry Sousa,
director of instructional support services, said a July retreat involving
administrators, parents, faculty and students is in the planning stages.
Powers reiterated his past suggestion that remote learning be used to
schedule more “sleep time” for students.
“Teenagers need more sleep than adults to function well, and this is an
opportunity to provide that,” he said.
Banios reflected on state education finances, saying the current fiscal
year (FY20) “will probably end up OK,” but FY21 may face a $350 million
state-wide education fund shortfall, forcing a choice between cutting
costs and finding ways to generate revenue. The deficit could translate
into a 25 cent increase in statewide property tax rates, which would translate
to $650 additional tax on a $250,000 assessment.
Finance and Operations Director Mike Concessi said Butler’s Bus Service
passed reductions in driver and fuel costs of $60,000 this spring back
to the district.
WUHS principal Garon Smail said grading students’ accomplishments
during the pandemic shut-down will be partially arbitrary by necessity.
Reliance on internet access is so important that inequities are bound to
exist, he admitted.
“Those with the most resource do the best, as always,” Adam Ameele
(Reading) commented.
Banios replied that Raph Adamek, director of instructional technology,
is working with several internet providers to remedy the lack of internet
connectivity in certain areas within the district. Final grades will rely
significantly on teacher judgment, she added.
Concessi explained how the shut-down has affected district finances,
helping resolve a final deficit for FY19 of $60,000 through non-continuing
expenses, such as the bus company rebate. He said there should be no
deficit carry-over from the current budget year.
For two schools, The Prosper Valley School in Pomfret, and Reading
Elementary School, the pandemic has been a distraction.
Bob Crean, a Pomfret resident, pointed out that no plans have been announced
regarding using $50,000 in the FY20 budget slated for rehabilitation
of TPVS, which has been closed for two years due to moisture and
mold problems.
And RES, with 35 students, has the highest cost per student among the
five operating campuses at $25,814 — 32% higher than the average for all
campuses, which is $19,926.
Courtesy usnews.com
Sherburne
Fire District #1
urges property
owners to check
for leaks
Sherburne Fire District
#1 operates the sewage
treatment facility on Dean
Hill Road in Killington. It
serves the properties along
Killington Road from The
Woods to Glazebrook.
The facility operators
continue to treat higher
flow than there should be at
this time, particularly with
the pandemic business
closures. There are many
potential sources of this
inflow, but they would like
some help to try to reduce
or eliminate this excessive
flow.
Property owners are
asked to check for leaky
toilets, dripping faucets, ice
machine water running,
etc. There are relatively
few private homes connected
to the system and
with most snow gone and
groundwater levels dropping
there may be many
unoccupied properties
with fixtures running
water.
A continuously running
toilet can waste between
1,000 and 4,000 gallons of
water per day.
Please have someone
check for leaks. If you have
questions or need assistance
call the WWTF at
422-3831.
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ings to be properly monitored.
“Again, I think you should expect and we want people to
limit their travels for interaction … making sure that we’re
socially safe and we’re not getting into aggregate settings,
so that we can prevent the spread from happening,” Scott
said of the next iteration of his executive order. “So you’ll
see a variance of what we have in place, but I would say that
there’s going to be relaxing of that order.”
The governor has said that he is confident that increased
testing and tracing will allow Vermont to reopen without inadvertently
causing new coronavirus outbreaks. “Without a
vaccine, this is to ensure safety and reopen,” he said.
He also noted that Vermont had zero new confirmed
cases and zero deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday.
“By taking a cautious approach, we will be stronger
and healthier, when we get to the finish line,” Scott said
Monday, “instead of taking two steps forward and one step
back, to take one and a half steps forward without having to
retreat.”
Scott emphasized the need to stay cautious and diligent
knowing how it’s affected our neighboring states. “There
have been 45,000 deaths within a radius of 350 miles of
us,” he said, emphasizing that it would be unwise to relax
measures that encourage tourism, too early.
Mark Levine, M.D., commissioner of health said the
state “knows there have been many more than the 926
cases confirmed,” and encouraged anyone with even mild
symptoms to let their doctor know and get tested. “We have
the ability to conduct 1,000 tests per day, we encourage all
who have symptoms, even mild, to get tested. Including
children. There is no cost for testing,” he said.
Levine echoed the governor, saying testing and contact
tracing “are so important to catch another peak early so we
can prevent from spreading to crisis point.”
The state is also doing blanket testing for groups with
one member who has tested positive.
Levine also noted that the list of symptoms associated
with the virus have expanded to now include: chills,
repeated shaking, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or
loss of taste or smell. “The symptoms are now more clear to
us than they were a few weeks ago,” he said. “A fever is not
necessarily the key indicator, many do not present a fever
but have other symptoms.” But a cough remains one of the
most common symptoms.
When asked what health experts still don’t know about
the disease, Levine had a long list, some of which included:
How many people have or had the virus but were asymptomatic?
How big of a threat that group is — are they are
infectious? If kids are significant transmitters of virus, and
many more. But the biggest question that the “whole world
is trying to figure out simultaneously, is how to restart and
reopen, in a phased and cautious way — it’s impossible to
really know without a proper infectivity factor to model
case increases.”
“We’re learning from those who are slightly ahead, but
impossible to know which epidemic curve Covid-19 will
follow? Will we have months before another peak? Will it be
off and on? We really don’t know,” he said.
The Scott administration also recently began allowing
hospitals to schedule nonessential appointments.
Human Services Secretary Mike Smith warned that dental
offices should not assume that this will extend to their
practices, noting that some dental offices have indicated
to patients that they will start scheduling nonessential appointments
starting May 18. “It would be premature to conclude
that this ban will be lifted” in the near future, he said.
Scott also said Remdesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral
medication that can shorten hospitalization stays for severe
patience, will be available in Vermont this week.
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Economic reopening: Child care, camps are a crucial element for parents to get back to work.
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Virtual graduations, celebrations
Education officials also provided guidance on end-ofthe-year
gatherings. Large gatherings will not be permitted
through the end of the school year, so there will be no
in-person graduation celebrations; those events should be
virtual, the state said.
Overnight camps
While day camps have been given the green light with
specific guidance, the state is still looking for a way to
welcome people from outside its borders without upsetting
the balance that has led to a low rate of Covid-19 in
Vermont.
Ted Brady, deputy secretary of the Agency of Commerce
and Community Development, outlined the Scott administration’s
latest word regarding summer camp, explaining:
“For thousands of Vermonters, summer day camp is not a
luxury; it’s a necessity,” he said. Because summer camps
serve for many families as child care, “summer camps simply
need to be open if we expect
the economy to be open.”
The residential camps attract
children – some draw as many
as 500 campers at a time — and
their parents from outside of the
state, and Scott has made it clear
he still wants people from outside Vermont to stay away to
prevent the spread of the virus. But Brady said the state is
working with camps and their association to chart a path
forward.
“While these reopenings are going to be more complicated,
ACCD is working with the Vermont Camp Association
and a sampling of overnight camps to learn what they
can do to comply,” he said.
Some camps, such as Farm & Wilderness in Plymouth,
has announced that they won’t open this summer. Many
others are still waiting to see what happens in coming
weeks.
But the state isn’t going to issue a directive on camps,
said Brady.
“It’s a decision the summer camps can make themselves,”
he said. Vermont is still under an executive order
limiting gatherings to 10 people or under. While that order
– which is due to expire May 15 — will probably be eased
Farm & Wilderness in
Plymouth has announced that
they won’t open this summer.
in coming days and weeks, Brady noted that camp and
daycare this summer aren’t going to look or feel the way
they did before.
“While we’re pleased today that day camps and overnight
camps have a path forward for this summer, they’re
going to look different under Agency of Human Services
guidance,” said Brady. AHS regulates daycares, and the
guidance that it produces with its many state partners will
probably involve masks, social distancing and a limit on
participant numbers. “Some are not going to be able to accommodate
that guidance.”
The rate of growth in Covid-19 cases has been mostly in
a decline since April, according to data from the Vermont
Department of Health. As of Friday, the state had only five
people hospitalized for Covid-19, with another 10 hospitalized
with symptoms but awaiting test results, according to
the health department. Just 2% of the Covid-19 tests conducted
by the state are coming back positive, the department
said.
Those results show that
it’s time to start opening up
daycares and summer camps,
said Scott. But he and Brady
reiterated that it’s not clear
what those openings will look
like. The American Camp Association and the YMCA, on
which Brady is relying for some guidance, have hired a firm
called Environmental Health & Engineering to evaluate
the health standards that camps will require to operate this
summer.
The Vermont Camp Association, which is working with
Brady, is awaiting that guidance as well. The group won’t
make recommendations to individual camps, said Ellen
Flight, who is president of Songadeewin Camp in Salisbury
and director of the association. She expects Songadeewin
Camp to make a decision about the summer sometime
this month.
Environmental Health & Engineering has said it will
create a guidebook that summarizes and defines best practices
and recommendations for day camps and overnight
camps, aligned with guidance from the Centers for Disease
Control.
Anne Wallace Allen of VTDigger contributed to this report.
No-cost curbside appliance
recycling helps free up
space, bring in cash
An Efficiency Vermont program aimed at reducing the
number of inefficient appliances plugged into Vermont’s
electric grid can help stay-at-home Vermonters free up
space and generate cash; all without spending money or
leaving home.
The offer is available to Vermonters with secondary
refrigerators, standalone freezers, window-style air conditioners,
and dehumidifiers.
All recycled appliances should be in working condition
and owned by the customer. There is a limit of four
per household. Pick up is free. Appliances will be tested
at the recycling facility to verify they are in working order.
A check will be sent to the customer based on the type of
working appliance recycled. (If they are not operating,
the appliances will still be properly recycled at no cost
to the customer.) Efficiency Vermont will provide the
following payments by check to customers who recycle
working appliances:
• $50 for refrigerators and freezers
• $20 for window air conditioners and dehumidifiers
In order to protect both customer and driver safety,
appliances can be left in an open garage, in a driveway,
on a porch, or in any other accessible location that
doesn’t require the driver to enter a home. Drivers will
wear cloth face masks and maintain at least six feet of
distance from customers at all times.
“This is just one of many programs Efficiency Vermont
will be offering in the coming weeks to help Vermonters
lower their energy costs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic,”
said Efficiency Vermont Director Rebecca Foster. “We
are working with our partners to bring forward no-cost
and low-cost ways for businesses and residents to save
energy and money.”
Pick up and recycling service will be provided by
ARCA, which is working under contract with Efficiency
Vermont. Customers anywhere in Vermont can sign
up for appliance recycling by calling ARCA at 888-998-
6323. Pick up dates will occur from mid-May through
June and will vary by region. Learn more at efficiencyvermont.com/recycle.
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 NEWS BRIEFS • 15
>
Lowe: GMP-Zetterstrom Award given to Brian Lowe of Randolph for his work with American kestrel.
from page 2
to hold these beautiful birds in my hand, and see the Zetterstrom was known as “Grandma Osprey.” She
reaction of the kids –‘Oooooooh,’” he says. “To me, it’s began her efforts to restore ospreys at Milton’s Lake
absolutely fantastic to be able to do this.”
Arrowhead in the late 1980s. Her vision, collaboration
“I conservatively estimate that more than 1,000 and leadership prompted utilities, the state, and
American kestrels have successfully fledged in Orange landowners to work together, and ospreys were
and Washington counties thanks to Brian’s efforts,” said removed from the endangered species list in 2005. The
Chip Darmstadt, executive director of the North Branch award was created shortly before she died in 2010.
Nature Center, who nominated Lowe. “I can think of few Past GMP-Zetterstrom Award recipients
conservation or stewardship efforts that have benefited include Sally Laughlin, a scientist whose work was
for so long or from so much effort by one individual. instrumental in restoring three species of endangered
“This has been a labor of love for Brian, born out of birds in Vermont; Michael Smith, the founder of
his own initiative, and operated at his own expense,” Rutland’s Pine Hill Park; Margaret Fowle, who led
Darmstadt said. “He is long overdue for this kind of Vermont’s peregrine falcon restoration program; the
meaningful recognition.”
Lake Champlain Committee, which works to protect
Kestrels, the smallest raptors in north America, are and improve Lake Champlain; Kelly Stettner, who
about the size of a mourning dove. They feed on insects, founded the Black River Action Team in southern
small mammals, and birds. Though not endangered, Vermont; Roy Pilcher, founder of the Rutland County
according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, Chapter of Audubon; Lake Champlain International,
kestrel populations declined 1.39 % per year between a nonprofit working to protect, restore and revitalize
1966 and 2017, a cumulative decline of more than 50 %, Lake Champlain and its communities; Marty Illick of
due to loss of habitat and declining prey populations. the Lewis Creek Association; Steve Parren, a biologist
“In his corner of the world, Brian has made a
for the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife; and
significant difference,” Costello said. “He’s worked with 2019 winner Eric Hanson, a biologist at the Vermont
dozens of landowners to create a strong and vibrant Center for Ecostudies, who helped save endangered
kestrel population.”
loons in Vermont.
>
Harrison: Leg. update from House rep.
from page 7
Budget
House Speaker Mitzi Johnson has indicated
that next year’s state budget will be a “much bigger
problem” than the task of balancing the current year.
Initial forecasts indicate an estimated 17% revenue
reduction.
Education funding
An education funding solution for the upcoming
Pre-K-12 school year remains elusive after key committees
were told they could not use federal funds to
make up revenue shortfalls.
Current projections suggest property tax rates
could go up another 17 cents per hundred in addition
to prior increases passed by voters in early March if
no spending reductions are made.
An education funding solution for
the upcoming Pre-K-12 school
year remains elusive after key
committees were told they could
not use federal funds to make up
revenue shortfalls.
Courtesy of North Branch Nature Center
Brian Lowe
Courtesy of North Branch Nature Center
Brian Lowe shows children a young kestrel.
Courtesy of North Branch Nature Center
Brian checks one of the kestrel nesting boxes he maintains.
Legislation
The Legislature continues to advance bills to
address issues that have come up during the Covid
emergency:
• H.947, which allows the governing body of a
municipality to set its local tax rate if unable
to hold a town meeting. This measure applies
to Brattleboro, which had its annual meeting
scheduled later than Town Meeting Day.
• H.948, which allows municipal boards to
conduct quasi-judicial proceedings remotely,
such as property valuation reviews.
• H.950, which would allow advance directives
to be signed remotely during the current
emergency.
• S.343, which provides two months of hazard
pay for certain categories of employees that
earn less than $25/hour. The bill has passed
the Senate and was referred to the House
Commerce Committee. As passed by the Senate,
employers will be required to submit a
report as to which employees are eligible. The
bonuses would be on top of any premiums
that businesses may be paying. The estimated
cost is currently $60 million. And yet more
groups are lobbying to be included.
Ballots by mail
Secretary of State Jim Condos appears to be waging
a political campaign with the Vermont Democratic
Party running digital ads to pressure the governor
to approve the secretary’s plan for all-mail balloting
for the November elections.
Scott has indicated that it was too early to sign
off on all-mail balloting when they cannot even be
printed until after the August primary. He acknowledges
we may have to resort to that option and
should make plans, however, to determine that now
sends the wrong message about the state reopening
for business and visitors.
In closing, thank you for your continued efforts
at social distancing, wearing a mask when out in the
public and practicing good hygiene.
Governor Scott has indicated the state of emergency
will continue for the time being, but more
segments of the economy will reopen as virus trends
allow.
Jim Harrison represents Bridgewater, Chittenden,
Killington and Mendon in the state house. He can be
reached at JHarrison@leg.state.vt.us.
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The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
Dynamic duo adapts for virtual
Vermont Adaptive Charity Rid
By Mac Janney, development coordinator for Vermont Adaptive
Typically this time of year, I bust out the
mighty tandem to train for the Vermont
Adaptive Charity Ride with my buddy and
guide Frank Kelley. Since we are practicing
social distancing, tandem
biking has to be put on
hold. Not to worry though!
We will be participating
virtually in the Virtual
Vermont Adaptive Charity
Ride.
In the past, we’ve
trained to ride 40 miles
which takes about 3 ½
Submitted
hours to complete. On Saturday,
June 20, Frank and I will plan to set
up our stationary bikes in my driveway and
pedal the equivalent with anyone welcome
to join (up to 10 people). Since I’m familiar
with the 40 mile route, I’ve begun putting
together a music playlist for motivation.
We’ll be checking in to the Facebook live
stream while firing up the grill.
There are a few things I need your help
with. I am planning to raise $1,000 as I’ve
done in past years, which I
can’t thank you all enough
for supporting. I will match
the $1,000, which I feel is
the right thing to do.
Since Vermont Adaptive
serves a vulnerable population,
our community will
need us more than ever to
get outdoors. Our goal is
to raise $300,000 which is
critical to Vermont Adaptive’s programs.
The road back starts now.
Again, thank you so much for your help
and support. For more information and
to register for the 2020 virtual charity ride,
visit charityride.vermontadaptive.org.
#Onekillington lawn signs available
The popular #OneKillington
Social Distancing
lawn signs are now avalable
for purchase.
Each sign is $10 and is
available at onekillington.
myshopify.com.
Each purchase supports
the Killington Relief
Fund, whose goal it is to
provide financial assistance
to members of the
Killington service and
business community suffering
financial hardship
as a result of Covid-19 and
the economic shutdown.
For more information
visit KPAA.com or gofundme.com/f/killingtonstrong.
Courtesy KPAA
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum
Garden with Billings Farm experts
May 18-22—WOODSTOCK—It’s time to
garden. Visit Billings Farm at Home May 18
– 22, for information and tips to grow delicious,
fresh produce in your own backyard
or community garden.
See what they’re growing in their
heirloom and education gardens. Learn
the history of Victory Gardens and find out
why home gardens are so important, then
and now. Find information on manure
and compost and how to use them in your
garden.
Get inspired by “Learning in the Kitchen,”
as we highlight a different vegetable
each day – radish, rhubarb, parsnips and
more - with a scrumptious recipe to make at
harvest time. Follow along with our educators
as they demonstrate recipes for arugula
pesto and asparagus soup.
Join in live from the Billings Farm gardens
on Wednesday, May 20, at 1 p.m., as
they host the Facebook Live series, Ask
Billings Farm Live. Museum educators will
share gardening practices and answer your
questions. What heirloom vegetables do
they grow and why? And who doesn’t love
sunflowers? Ben Pauly, Master Gardener for
the Woodstock Inn & Resort, will provide a
sneak peek of this year’s design for the Sunflower
House— it even incorporates social
distancing best practices!
Connect with them at: billingsfarm.org/
billings-farm-at-home, facebook.com/BillingsFarmMuseum.
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18 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
This week’s infusion of hope and positivity.
Submitted
Girl Scouts in Jessica Utter’s troop made scratching posts for cats at their local shelter before the pandemic kept the girls from meeting in person. Now they are meeting through Zoom
and doing what they can to stay connected and active.
Jessica Utter named Volunteer of the Month by
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains
CUTTINGSVILLE—What started out as a way for a
mother and daughter to spend time together and offer
them opportunities for growth has turned into a passion
for Jessica Utter, who now leads a Girl Scout troop of 14
girls in North Clarendon. Girl Scouts of the Green and
White Mountains named this enthusiastic new coleader
its Volunteer of the Month
for May.
Utter, 35, of Cuttingsville, just
south of Rutland, said she had her
daughter, Alana, join the troop
as a Daisy last year as a way to
break through a shy stage, and
got involved herself as a helper. “I
was trying to find things to help
her open up and that we could do
together,” she said. “So we joined a
troop at her school in Clarendon.”
It wasn’t long before Utter began
volunteering in more ways with the
troop.
Melissa Peer is Utter’s experienced
co-leader, helping her
navigate the new experience. “She
is an amazing co-leader,” said Peer, “always proactively
helping with every aspect of our troop. She is creative,
fun and patient. I really enjoy collaborating on new
activity ideas with her.”
Utter calls Peer the “backbone” of the troop. “She’s
been doing this troop for many years. I lean on her for
a lot of information, and I am so happy to co-lead with
Jessica Utter (left)
her. We have a lot of fun and we just click!”
Peer notes that Utter has taken the lead to implement
virtual meetings to allow the girls to stay connected
during the pandemic restrictions. Girl Scouts
everywhere are now participating in many of the
online badge opportunities and activities just for fun
on Facebook Live and through
girlscoutsgwm.org.
“We’re doing Zoom meetings,”
said Utter. “We’ve been doing
them every week, to at least say
hi. We gave the girls a challenge
last week to go out and do some
art in nature. Some girls made
fairy houses with things they
found – sticks and twigs and
leaves. My daughter took feathers
and did paintings. Some did leaf
rubbings, and they showed each
other what they did. Just trying to
Submitted
stay connected is our main goal
at this point.”
Before the Covid-19 restrictions
were put in place, the
Girl Scouts had been in full cookie mode. They were
fortunate to have sold most of their Girl Scout cookies
before the restrictions, and donated the leftovers to a
local hospital. The sales fund their troop activities for
the coming months.
Her very active troop has made fleece blankets for
senior citizens, cat-scratching posts from used cookie
boxes for a shelter, participated in the Rutland Meals
Challenge, volunteered at the Rutland Stuff-A-Bus
challenge, and more.
“They are truly working together to make a great,
lasting impact on their community,” said Amanda
Powell, volunteer support specialist for the council,
“an amazing thing to see for a troop of Daisies – Juniors!”
Utter plans to keep her scouts active even with the
inability at this time to meet together in person. “One
of the things that’s top on our list is we want to build
one of the little libraries for the Clarendon community
complex. We hope to do it by the end of the year,” she
said. “Our focus is hoping to get back out and help with
things in our community.”
Utter encourages other parents to consider volunteering.
“It’s a lot of fun. Especially if you have your
own children, it’s great bonding time for us. Almost all
of our moms are volunteers and we just all have a great
time together.”
Volunteers are the heart of scouting, and Girl Scouts
of the Green and White Mountains appreciates all the
many people who give of themselves to mentor girls
across Vermont and New Hampshire. The council is
grateful to Jessica Utter for sharing her talents and
passion, and embodying the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator,
Risk-taker, Leader) philosophy that drives
Girl Scouts. She is deserving of the honor of Volunteer
of the Month for May, as she helps her Girl Scouts
become young women of courage, confidence, and
character, who make the world a better place.
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 THE SILVER LINING • 19
Fair Haven Historical
Society hosts decorating
contest to observe
Memorial Day
FAIR HAVEN—While the Memorial Day parade and
Spring Fling have been cancelled, the Fair Haven Historical
Society would still like to honor the observance of
Memorial Day. They are asking folks who would like to
join to decorate their homes and businesses with a patriotic
theme. Those who would like to participate to are
being asked to sign up at tinyurl.com/FHHSregister so
that the judges will know the locations of those wishing
to participate.
They also have a site where folks can actually cast a
ballot to vote for their favorite decorated home and business.
Voting will be open from May 20-25, 2020. Please,
one vote per person and per email address. Duplicate
votes/voters will be invalidated.
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/FHHSballot to access
the ballot and keep an eye on their Facebook page
(facebook.com/FairHavenHistorical) for updates and
more info.
MNFF announces
the short of the
week series
The status of the 6th Annual Middlebury New Filmmakers
Festival remains up in the air due to Covid-19. It
is currently scheduled for August 27-30, 2020, but organizers
are waiting to see how the virus progresses before
anything is certain.
While they wait, they are bringing a piece of the
festival home to you. MNFF is pleased to offer a curated
weekly series of great shorts from MNFF5 over the next
several months. For those of you who attended the last
fest, but didn’t see these films, this is your chance. And
for the even greater number of you who couldn’t join in
Middlebury, this is your chance as well. No more “fear of
missing out!”
Beginning Monday, May 11, one film a week will be
available for free for a full week on Vimeo for everyone
to access with a simple click. No passwords are required.
Just watch and enjoy the fine work.
The schedule is as follows:
• May 11-17
“Échappé” Directed by Allison Mattox
• May 18-24
“Mrs. Cho” Directed by Anna Sang Park
• May 25-31
“Maria” Directed by Shiri Paamony Eshel
*Winner, Best Documentary Short at MNFF5
• June 1-7
“Estrellita” Directed by Daniel Houghton
• June 8-14
“Carol Street” Directed by Demietrius Borge
• June 15-21
“Lonnie” Directed by MacPherson Christopher
• June 22-28
“Canusa Street” Directed by Perry Walker
To view the films, visit vimeo.com/middnewfilmfest.
A spotted lady beetle sits on a matured dandelion as the seeds begin to detach and take flight.
NORWICH—With their multitude
of colors and patterns, lady
beetles catch the eye of even the
most insect-averse. They have also
captured the attention of the Vermont
Center for Ecostudies’
Vermont Atlas of Life team.
This May, the team will
launch a project focused on
rediscovering Vermont’s long
lost lady beetle species, called
the “Vermont Lady Beetle
Atlas.” To kick off the atlas, VCE is
encouraging anyone who is interested
in searching for lady beetles to
head to their yards from May 15-18
to participate in the Backyard Lady
Beetle Blitz.
Search for lady beetles in gardens
and potted plants, among weeds
and shrubs, and even along the edges
of your house. You never know
where they might be hiding! The
goal is to find as many lady beetles
as possible over those four days and
add your sightings to the “Vermont
Lady Beetle Atlas” project on iNaturalist
(inaturalist.org/projects/
vermont-lady-beetle-atlas.)
Lady beetles were not on VCE
conservation biologist Kent McFarland’s
radar when he asked Jason
Loomis, VCE’s software developer,
to digitize a historic Vermont lady
beetle report.
“We’re always on the lookout
for historic natural history data,”
explained McFarland. “When we
find them, our mission is to rescue
them from potential oblivion in the
dustbin of history. We had a 43-yearold
document which provided a
snapshot of lady beetle life prior
to 1976: “Lady Beetles: A Checklist
of the Coccinellidae of Vermont.”
Jason began pulling the records into
a database, and we quickly realized
that many of the beetles reported
hadn’t been seen in decades.”
Alarm bells started going off and
Kent went to work, sifting through
historic lady beetle collections
from the University of Vermont’s
Zadock Thompson Natural History
Collection, Middlebury College,
and the Vermont Forest, Parks and
Recreation collection, and modern
records from the Vermont Atlas of
Life iNaturalist project and the Lost
Ladybug Project at Cornell University,
as well. As the pieces fell into
place, he realized that 13 of Vermont’s
33 native lady beetle species
have been missing since the 1970s.
This may come as a surprise to
anyone who has watched armies
of bright red and orange beetles invade
their windowsills once the autumn
wind catches a chill. However,
most of these winter roommates are
in fact an invasive species-the Asian
Lady Beetle-thought to be partly
responsible for the native species’
declines.
Although it may appear that
Asian Lady Beetles are all there is to
see, look more closely at the plants
near your home and you may notice
other lady beetles who often blend
By Susan Elliott
VCE kicks off backyard lady beetle blitz May 15-18
13 of Vermont’s 33 native lady
beetle species have been
missing since the 1970s.
in. A friend to farmers and gardeners
alike, these tiny insects feed
primarily on aphids and other pests
who can destroy crops. Healthy,
diverse lady beetle populations
keep these pests in check, making
the decline and disappearance
of some native species quite
concerning.
The Vermont Lady Beetle Atlas
was created to find answers to
the questions regarding these
missing species’ whereabouts.
The Atlas’s main objective is to
collect information about Vermont’s
lady beetle species by conducting
field surveys and revisiting older
records in order to develop a deeper
understanding of how they are faring.
However, VCE cannot undertake
this endeavor alone.
Lady beetles are tiny needles
in the vast haystack of Vermont’s
woods, fields, and gardens, making
it difficult for a handful of biologists
to successfully search alone.
Looking to the Lost Ladybug
Project as an example, VCE is asking
citizen scientists for help in
searching for the missing species.
While you can start looking for lady
beetles anytime, the official kick-off
is VCE’s Backyard Lady Beetle Blitz
the weekend of May 15.
Every lady beetle counts!
If you’re interested in learning
more, please visit the Vermont Lady
Beetle Atlas website at val.vtecostudies.org/projects/lady-beetleatlas.
For questions related to the
Atlas or the Backyard Lady Beetle
Blitz, please contact Emily Anderson
at eanderson@vtecostudies.org.
20 • THE SILVER LINING
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
Golf courses open
Outdoor recreation and gatherings of 10 or fewer now permitted
Staff report
On Wednesday, May 6, Governor Phil Scott announced
that outdoor recreation and limited social
interactions may resume under strict health and safety
precautions, as state modeling continues to indicate a
slow in the spread of Covid-19.
The state also paved the way for the reopening of lowcontact
outdoor recreation including ballfields, skate
parks, trail networks, golf courses and tennis courts.
On May 7, Rutland Country Club, Neshobe Golf Club,
Proctor-Pittsford Country Club, Bomoseen Golf Club
and others opened for the golf season, albeit with limitations.
Green Mountain National opened for the season
on Monday, May 11; White River Golf Course opened
May 12 and Woodstock Country Club will be opening
Saturday, May 16 (weather permitting).
Courses, however, must follow strict guidelines outlined
by the state, including:
• Only people currently residing in Vermont can
play (out-of-state residents are considered to be
“residing” after they meet the 14 day quarantine
mandated.)
• Clubhouse and pro shop remain closed for inperson
shopping/dining (some restrooms are
open, but not all.)
• Walking is encouraged. Golf cart occupancy is
limited to one person or two people in a family
(many courses are not renting them at this time
due to strict protocols.)
• All tee times must be reserved over the phone or
online.
• No gathering before or after play is permitted.
• No sharing of clubs is allowed. No rental clubs are
allowed.
• Golfers must always maintain a distance of at
least 6 feet from other golfers and staff.
• Only credit or debit cards can be used for purchases.
No cash sales.
• Some courses will limit the number of holes
open, putting greens and driving ranges to comply
with social distancing mandates.
Addendum 13 also authorizes businesses, non-profit
and government entities that support or offer outdoor
recreation and outdoor fitness activities with low or no
direct physical contact to begin operations on May 7.
These include but are not limited to state and municipal
parks, recreation associations, trail networks, golf courses,
big game check stations and guided expeditions.
Campgrounds, marinas and beaches are not permitted
to open at this time.
While the “Stay Home,
Stay Safe” order remains
in effect, if able to
comply with
outlined safety
measures, the
governor’s latest
order allows the following
social activities
to resume:
Gatherings of 10 or
fewer. Vermonters may
now leave home for
outdoor recreation and fitness activities
with low or no direct physical contact
and to resume limited social interactions
and gatherings of 10 or fewer, preferably
in outdoor settings that allow for greater
physical distancing protocols.
Inter-household socializing. Members
of one household may gather – and allow
children to play – with members of another
trusted household, provided health and
safety precautions are followed as much as
possible.
“These small gatherings will give
Vermonters a chance to reunite and enjoy
each other’s company. But we must do so
carefully,” said Governor Scott. “There is
no specific set of rules, or enforcement
measures that we can put in place here.
We need Vermonters to be smart and thoughtful during
these visits. If we do, it means kids can play together and
friends can resume some of the in-person conversations
they have missed during nearly two months of social
distancing,” he said.
“We have to remain vigilant, so we don’t lose ground as
we continue, slowly and safely, reopening Vermont in a
way that puts public health first,” Scott added.
Guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through
outdoor recreation and outdoor fitness, including “arrive,
play and leave” requirements, signage and registration
to limit facility use to Vermonters and those who
have met the 14-day quarantine requirement, elimination
of non-essential touching and/or staff-customer
interactions, reduction of high contact surfaces and
common areas and limiting rental equipment and
restroom facilities to those which can be thoroughly
disinfected, are included in the order and in additional
guidance from the Agency of Commerce and
Community Development.
The governor’s order also includes additional
health and safety guidelines for these interactions,
including following safety and hygiene protocols,
limiting non-essential travel, and protecting those
in at-risk categories, who should continue to stay
home. It also directs the commissioner of health
to provide additional recommendations.
“As we continue to take modest steps to
reopen our economy, there are also equally
important steps related to how we spend our
down time – our play time,” said Julie Moore,
secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources.
“As Vermont’s winter transforms to a bright
and green spring, many of us are itching to
get outside and go a bit further afield and
no longer are Vermonters being asked to
limit outings to within 10 miles of their
homes. Now, more than ever, we need
to rekindle this relationship with the
outdoors, but we must do so in a way
that respects physical distancing and
helps keep all of us healthy.”
But Moore also asked Vermonters
to steer clear of the most popular outdoor sites
and to explore areas that they haven’t hiked, biked or foraged
in before.
“We can’t all go to the same place at the same time,”
said Moore, suggesting that people avoid crowded trailheads
and try instead to visit new places that see fewer
visitors.
Vermont has 750,000 acres of public land with 55 state
parks and 5,000 miles of trails, she said.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway opens for practice, but season uncertain
May
7
WEST HAVEN—Governor Scott granted
permission for the state’s stock car tracks
to open with limited practice sessions as
part of the May 6 announcement allowing
outdoor recreational activities to resume,
albeit under strict guidelines.
However, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, the
54th season of racing is still uncertain. The
racing event on Sunday, May 17, has been
cancelled.
“For now, the smart choice is to take
things step-by-step and await further guidance
from Governor Scott. We will evaluate
any further changes daily, and we will be
sure to communicate any adjustments
promptly,”
Owners Mike and Alayne Bruno wrote in
a letter to racers and fans May 8.
Practice sessions will begin this week but
held under restrictions in accordance with
the “arrive, play, and leave” guidance in Addendum
13, which include:
• No persons shall be permitted on
the grounds if they are sick or symptomatic.
• Each person will have their temperature
taken (with a non-contact
thermometer, if available) before
entering the premises.
• The use of face masks covering the
nose and mouth will be mandatory
for Devil’s Bowl Speedway employees.
All others will be highly encouraged
to use face masks, and Devil’s
Bowl Speedway will make every
effort to have a supply available.
• Race team will be required to maintain
proper physical distancing
protocols.
• Personal vehicles will be parked
no closer than 10 feet apart in the
parking lot.
• Restrooms will be open, with hot
water and soap readily available.
• Food concessions will not open.
• Test sessions will be available only
to residents of Vermont, per the
governor’s orders.
• There will be no tires or fuel sold on
site.
• Rental electronic scoring transponders
will not be available.
Practice sessions are available for registration
Wednesday, May 15 - Sunday, May
17, 5-8 p.m. with the pits open 4:30-8:45
p.m. Reservations will be taken on a first
come, first served basis. Each test session
allows for one racecar and five people and
costs $130 (credit, debit, or PayPal only).
“While it is certainly frustrating to not
always be allowed to enjoy things that we
have sometimes taken for granted – like dirt
track racing at Devil’s Bowl Speedway – the
health and safety of everyone is far more
important,” the Brunos said. “We realize –
and deeply regret – that this current order
excludes our dedicated and passionate
supporters from New York, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, and elsewhere; nearly
half of our regular fan and competitor base
is from outside Vermont, along with several
track officials and key personnel. We under-
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The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 THE SILVER LINING • 21
Vermont SBA hosts daily webinars
The Vermont District Office of the
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)
offers a free daily webinar
from 9-10 a.m., Monday to Friday to
discuss SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
(PPP) and the Economic Injury
Disaster Loan & Advance (EIDL).
Visit meet.lync.com/sba123/
sbmazza/6F6N4YK6 to join the webinar.
To join by phone, call 202-765-
1264 and when prompted enter the
code #470177937. Upon joining the
call, mute the phone to cut down on
the background noise and please do
not place the call on hold (as the hold
music will be heard over the presenter).
For more information, email susan.
mazza@sba.gov.
VTF&W photo by Tom Rogers
Hikers and climbers can help nesting peregrine falcons by avoiding several Vermont cliff
areas this spring and early summer.
Some cliff tops and overlooks closed to
protect nesting peregrines
Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, but the Vermont
Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend people check
to see if the area they are planning to hike or climb is open. In addition to the
many trails that are currently closed to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, several
cliff areas are closed to protect nesting peregrine
falcons.
“Peregrine falcons are very sensitive to human
presence during their breeding season, so we ask
climbers and hikers to please maintain a respectful
distance from all nests,” said state wildlife
biologist Doug Morin. “The areas closed
include the portions of the cliffs where
the birds are nesting and the trails
leading to cliff-tops or overlooks.”
These sites will remain
closed until August 1 or until
the Vermont Fish and Wildlife
Department determines the risk
to nesting falcons has passed. If nesting falcons
choose new sites, additional sites may be
added to the closed list at vtfishandwildlife.com.
• Barnet Roadcut (Barnet) – Rte 5 pullout closed
• Bolton Notch (Bolton) – UUW cliff – cliff access
and climbing closed
• Bone Mountain (Bolton) – portions closed to climbing
• Deer Leap (Killington) – cliff-top and climbing closed
• Eagle Ledge (Vershire) – closed to hiking and climbing
• Fairlee Palisades (Fairlee) – cliff-top closed
• Hazens Notch (Lowell) – closed to climbing
• Marshfield Mountain (Marshfield) - portions closed to climbing
• Mt Horrid (Rochester) – Great Cliff overlook closed
• Nichols Ledge (Woodbury) – cliff-top closed
• Prospect Rock (Johnson) – cliff-top (trail has been re-routed) and climbing
closed
• Red Rocks Park (S. Burlington) – southern cliff access closed
• Rattlesnake Point (Salisbury) – southern overlook closed
• Snake Mountain (Addison) – overlook south of pond closed
Audubon Vermont conservation biologist Margaret Fowle works with volunteers
and other conservation professionals to monitor the sites throughout the nesting
season. “Peregrine falcons were removed from Vermont’s endangered species list
in 2005, and the population continues to thrive thanks to the efforts of our many
volunteers and partners,” said Fowle. “In many cases the lower portions of the trails
remain open, and we encourage people to enjoy watching peregrine falcons from a
distance with binoculars or a scope.”
What you can do to help Vermont peregrines
• Respect cliff closures, and retreat from any cliff where you see peregrines
• Report any disturbance of nesting peregrines to your local state game warden
• Report any sightings to Margaret Fowle at margaret.fowle@audubon.org
Vermont’s catch-and-release bass
fishing is season is underway
Spring brings quality bass fishing across the state
Vermont’s catch-and-release bass
fishing is underway with some of the
hottest bass fishing action in New England
happening right now, according to
Vermont Fish and Wildlife.
“Spring catch-and-release bass fishing
is a really special time to be on the water
in Vermont, and the fishing can be truly
spectacular,” said Bernie Pientka, state
fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish and
Wildlife (VTF&W). “Combine warming
weather, minimal boat traffic and feeding
largemouth and smallmouth bass,
and spring bass fishing is hard to beat.”
Vermont’s catch-and-release bass
fishing runs until June 13, when the regular
bass season opens, and the harvesting
of bass is allowed.
A full listing of waters and applicable
regulations can be found in the 2020
Vermont Fishing Guide & Regulations, or
by using the Online Fishing Regulations
Tool found at vtfishandwildlife.com.
For catch-and-release bass fishing, all
bass must be immediately released after
being caught and only artificial lures
may be used. The use of live bait is also
prohibited during the catch-and-release
season.
Department fisheries biologist
Shawn Good says pre-spawn bass
fishing provides outstanding angling
opportunities at a time when bass
are congregating but haven’t started
spawning yet, and has very little impact
on spawning success.
“When thinking about early season
bass fishing, many uninitiated anglers
picture targeting bedding bass, but
that’s just not the case. Pre-spawn bass
fishing is about targeting bass on a
catch-and-release basis as they stage
and concentrate around areas close to
where they plan on spawning. When
water temperatures reach 48°F to 56°F,
bass move to the shallows, begin warming
their bodies, and feed heavily for a
couple weeks in preparation of spawning
activities. Once bass have begun
constructing nests, and guarding and
protecting eggs and newly hatched fry,
they don’t actively feed. Quite honestly,
it’s time consuming and often frustrating
to target non-feeding bass on beds.
It’s the pre-spawn groups of bass that
are aggressive, grouped up, and a ton of
fun to catch.”
Vermont Fish and Wildlife has assembled
a few basic tips for anglers
heading out to fish for bass during the
By Shawn Good, VTF&W
Warmer weather and increased feeding
activity by largemouth and smallmouth
bass offer a great opportunity for fast
catch-and-release bass fishing action in
Vermont before the regular bass season
starts on the second Saturday in June.
spring catch-and-release season.
Let water temperatures dictate your
tactics and lure choices. Often fishing
slowly on the bottom with jig-style
baits can be most effective shortly after
ice-out. As water temperatures begin to
rise into the 48 to 58-degree range and
fish feeding activity increases, moving
baits such as spinnerbaits, crankbaits
and stickbaits can be big producers.
Look for rocky shorelines and
marshy back bays. Shallow, gradual
rocky shorelines consisting of ledge,
chunk rock, gravel or boulders will
hold heat and warm up first, attracting
baitfish and ultimately feeding smallmouth
and largemouth bass. Marshy,
weedy bays will also warm up quickly
and will attract numbers of largemouth
bass in various stages of their springtime
movements.
Pay attention to the clues. If you catch
a fish, get a bite, or see a fish follow your
lure, take another pass through the same
area. Many fish will often stack up on
the same structure during the spring as
they transition from winter to spring and
summer haunts.
To purchase a fishing license or
learn more about fishing in Vermont,
visit vtfishandwildlife.com.
For information about staying safe
while enjoying outdoor activities, visit
vtfishandwildlife.com/outdoor-recreation-and-covid-19.
Food Matters
22 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
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• Italian Classic
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Vodka, or Seafood)
And yes you can get Casey’s
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Take-Out Plow Car Smash
any night Wednesday thru Sunday.
Courtesy of BROC
Donate food and funds at Depot Park this Friday. Pictured (l-r) Mark Stockton, Tom Donahue and Matt Prouty.
Donate to the Stuff-A-Cruiser fundraiser
Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m. —RUT-
LAND—On Friday May 15, Capt.
Mark Stockton of Stockton Security
in collaboration with Commander
Matt Prouty of the Rutland City Police
and Project Vision are hosting a
‘Stuff-A-Cruiser” food and fundraising
drive-up event with BROC Community
Action to benefit the BROC
Community Food Shelf. The Rutland
City Police Command Center vehicle
will be in the Rutland Walmart
parking lot in downtown Rutland,
RUTLAND
CO-OP
grocery
I
household goods
77 Wales St
adjacent to the garden center from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. to collect donated food
and funds. The pubic is encouraged
to make a donation and not to exit
their vehicles. Stockton Security,
Rutland City PD and BROC Community
Action staff will help receive your
items safely. All nonperishable items
donated will be quarantined safely
before being distributed.
“Helping when needed most is
what it’s all about,” said Capt. Stockton,
owner of Stockton Security. Tom
produce
health and beauty
Donahue, CEO at BROC Community
Action said, “With the increased demand
at the BROC Community Food
Shelf, this event will go a long way in
helping families of low income right
here in Rutland County including
many people that are suddenly
unemployed.”
For more information visit BROC.
org, call 802-775-0878 or follow
BROC Community Action’s Facebook
and Twitter Pages for daily
updates.
Paramount Theatre offers dates of rescheduled shows
New Dates
The Paramount Theatre has announced dates for many of the shows,
which had to be postponed due to Covid-19. Here are the new schedule
updates, in order of original show dates:
• EagleMania has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020
• Rutland’s Got Talent has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020
• Russian National Ballet has been rescheduled for Wednesday,
March 9, 2021
• Bill Engvall has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
• The Beach Boys has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept.16, 2020
• “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” has been rescheduled for Saturday,
Jan. 16, 2021
• One Night of Queen has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021
• Randy Houser has been postponed – new date announced soon!
• Champions of Magic has been rescheduled for Saturday,
Nov. 14, 2020
• Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum’s Lip Sync Battle has
been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020
• An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett has been
postponed – new date announced soon!
• Daughtry Acoustic Trio has been rescheduled for
Friday, March 19, 2021
• Clint Black has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug.
28, 2020
Ticket-holders who are unable to attend a
rescheduled date are asked to please contact the
box office by phone (802-775-0903) or by email
(BoxOffice@ParamountVT.org) to arrange for a gift
certificate of their purchase price.
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 FOOD MATTERS • 23
Three Killington restaurants
seek to expand dining outdoors
Eateries caught between a rock and a hard place anticipate future business
By Curt Peterson
Three iconic Killington eateries
applied to the Select Board for expanded
outdoor dining approval and
won unanimous approval on May
5 – The Foundry, The Lookout Tavern
and Sushi Yoshi.
The restaurants, closed since
Governor Phil Scott’s March 17 shutdown
in response to the coronavirus
pandemic, hope he will soon allow
reopening, at least to a percentage of
their previous legal dining capacity,
or even outdoor-dining only.
The Lookout Tavern requested
an area similar to one-time outdoor
events approved in the past.
The Foundry would like to use its
deck and expanded space of 60-by-20
feet, with a split rail fence barrier.
Sushi Yoshi hasn’t previously provided
outdoor serving, and wants to
serve through their take-out window
to a new 30-by-50-foot area.
“We’ve been planning to do this
for some time anyway,” Sushi Yoshi
owner Nate Freund told the Mountain
Times.
“Keep in mind,” Selectman Jim
Haff said, “our approval only means
the town has no objection. The
restaurants still have to get state
approval before they have the goahead.”
Freund said expanded seating
capacity outside won’t increase total
seating capacity, which could mean
paying for additional sewer usage,
more restrooms, and expanding
parking.
Mike Coppinger, executive
director of the Killington Pico Area
Association, said, “There are other
considerations, such as accommodations
for people with disabilities, etc.,
as well as social distancing requirements.”
Chris Karr, who owns The Foundry
and other Killington businesses, believes
the governor will limit reopening
capacity to between 20-50%, and
is philosophical about the situation.
“The state has been skirting
around the issue of reopening restaurants,”
Karr told the Mountain Times.
“But I think he’s considering the
obvious challenges in more densely
populated areas than Killington,
such as in Burlington. There’s a lot of
people there to try to manage safely.
We’re just a small segment here.”
Karr said the governor is probably
also looking at what neighboring
states are doing, and how that’s working
out.
“I’m supportive of everything
he’s doing,” Karr said. “and, frankly,
I think the customers will feel more
comfortable eating outside.”
Scott has been reluctant to
define when and under what
conditions outdoor dining, or any
other restaurant operations, may
reopen. Other than take-out, eatery
businesses have been shut down for
close to eight weeks.
As late as Monday, May 11,
shutdown easing was allowed for
retail businesses using a percentage
of capacity limitation of 25%
and employing social distancing
and employee face masks, but Scott
made no mention of restaurants.
Rebecca Kelley, Scott’s director
of communications, provided no
clarification of his position, or any
idea when restaurants might get his
consideration.
And federal “stimulus package”
loans don’t fit most restaurant
business models – the Paycheck
Protection Program requires owners
to rehire employees to qualify
for loan-forgiveness. If they don’t,
the loans have to be paid back over
a two-year period.
The funds are needed to carry
ongoing overhead costs such as
rent, mortgage loans, utilities and
taxes.
Vermont’s 2,300 local restaurants
produce $500 million of the state’s
GDP and employ approximately
20,000 people, according to the
Vermont Agency of Commerce and
Community Development.
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Shelter in Pace virtual ultra-marathon held
36-hour any distance, any surface ride/run/hike/walk takes place this weekend
With trails closed and so many of our favorite events
cancelled or postponed it’s been too easy to focus on
all of the wrong things. So, in an effort to help us all stay
connected and motivated during these crazy times, and
maybe do a little good, the Catamount Trail Association
and Ironwood Adventure Works have teamed up to
bring you a one of a kind virtual challenge, the Shelter In
Pace: Virtualtramarathon — a 36-hour, any distance, any
surface, ride/run/hike/walk.
Here’s how it works. You register for $20. Five of
those dollars go straight into a prize pool that will be
distributed via raffle in $100 increments. The remainder
will be divided equally between the Vermont
Community Foundation Covid Response Fund and
the Catamount Trail Association. Raffle entries are
earned by completing a predetermined distance. If you
are running, hiking, or walking every 5km earns you
one raffle ticket. If you are cycling one ticket is earned
for every 15km you complete. The more you do the
more chances you have to win. It’s as simple as that.
The event will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16,
and will end at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. During this
period you can run, walk, hike, or bike as much and as
far as you’d like ... or can. Final distance totals will need
to be submitted by midnight on May 17. Then on Monday,
May 18 the prize purse will be raffled off in $100
increments, as well as some awesome swag from Un-
Tapped and Skirack.
Register now at ironwoodadventureworks.com/
shelter-in-pace-virtualtramarathon.
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24 • PETS
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
JAYDA
Jayda is a sweet 6-yr-old bulldog mix. She is a funny
goofball that is learning to play ball. She loves to go for
walks and car ride. Jayda adores people, but not other
animals so she has to be the only pet and with a homeowner.
We are open only by appointment. If you want
to meet Jayda give us a call us or go online to fill out our
dog application.
This pet is available for adoption at
Springfield Humane Society
401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT• (802) 885-3997
*Adoptions will be handled online until further notice.
spfldhumane.org
Rutland County Humane Society needs help
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is
participating in the Pets 2 The Rescue 1-mile and 5K
virtual run/walk or bike ride fundraising event. This is a
great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring weather
with or without your furry friend, while helping to raise
needed funds for the homeless animals at RCHS. You
have until May 31 to complete your walk/run/bike, giving
you lots of time. To learn more and to register for just
$10 visit rchsvt.org — 100% of your registration fee goes
to the homeless animals at RCHS. If you have any questions
please contact RCHS at 802-483-9171 or rchs@
rchsvt.org.
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Walk, run or bike to help the homeless animals at RCHS
Farmers markets: Summer Market returns to Depot Park this Saturday, protocols in place.
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at Depot Park opens — usually on
Mother’s Day weekend.
“We’re really only starting the
summer market one week late,”
Horton said.
Horton said there are usually 80-
90 vendors at the Rutland summer
market, but some may not participate
this year.
“I expect we’ll see about half of
that,” he said.
Greg Cox, the former president
of the Vermont Farmers Market and
owner of Boardman Hill Farm in
West Rutland, is taking extra precautions
to re-open his vendor booth.
“For me, it’s a very important part
of my business plan and important
to my family,” he said. “I’m adamant
that local food is more important
than food that’s coming from a long
supply chain. I think it’s healthier, I
know it’s more economically viable.”
Cox isn’t sure how his business
will be impacted this summer.
“We don’t know the comfort zone
of the vendors or the customers,”
Cox said. “There are some of those
that may not be comfortable coming
into what they perceive as a dangerous
situation. A lot of folks that come
to the market are older and this
thing’s not over by a long shot.”
All farmers markets in the state
were required to close, shocking
some local farmers as farmers
markets in bordering states stayed
open, having been classified more
similarly with grocery stores.
“This whole situation has shown
the cracks in a broken food system,”
Cox said.
The farmers market in Rutland is
open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Wednesday markets begin May
20, according to vtfarmersmarket.org.
Despite the changes, Horton was
grateful to open again.
“I think our customers are going
to be very glad to have us back in
business,” Horton said.
SAMPSON
I’m a 10-year-old neutered male. I came back to
Lucy Mackenzie when my beloved human passed
away. I miss him so very much. I have asthma, but it’s
easily kept under control with a simple daily medication.
If you have room in your home and heart for a
sweet senior fella, call the shelter to learn more about
me today!
This pet is available for adoption at
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
4832 VT-44, Windsor, VT • (802) 484-5829
*(By appointment only at this time.) Tues. - Sat. 12-4p.m.
& Thurs. 12-7p.m. • lucymac.org
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Farmers markets are now open, but it’s not ‘business as usual’ as social distancing remains important for health.
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Devil’s Bowl: The dirt speedway in West Haven opens for practice but future uncertain.
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stand the governor’s reasoning for this exclusion, though
we hope that those restrictions can be relieved soon.”
“We have been clear since the beginning of the Covid-19
pandemic that we cannot
and will not race without
our fans present. Racing
in front of an empty
grandstand would be a
poor financial decision for
our business, and it would simply be unfair to hold a race
without the people who love and support it,” they added.
“Whether the governor’s orders change or not, Devil’s Bowl
Speedway will not survive either in spirit or on the bank
ledger without the support of all our fans and participants,
whether they are from Vermont or not. Other facilities are
planning to race without spectators while offering a live
video stream, but that is not a viable option for Devil’s Bowl
Speedway, and it will not be in our plans. We can get by on
“Racing in front of an empty
grandstand would be a poor
financial decision,” said the Brunos
test sessions for now, but we will wait to hold racing events
until it is safe to do so with everyone present.”
“With that said, we are excited and relieved that things
are moving in a positive direction
for Vermont, and we will
do what it takes to ensure that
the opening of Devil’s Bowl
Speedway does not set that
progress back. We encourage
you to remember that the Covid-19 pandemic has not gone
away. Several of our own loved ones and many more in our
extended racing family have been affected by this disease,
and we continue to take things very seriously. Racing is a
way of life for many of us, but it should not force a choice
between life and death. We will do our part to try to prevent
the spread of Covid-19 while easing back into a normal
routine. It may still take some time, but we will get there
eventually,” the Brunos said.
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 MOTHER OF THE SKYE • 25
Aries
March 21 - April 20
It’s your attitude that matters more than
anything. On the surface, you’re pretty
sure that you’ve got that covered. Underneath
it all, lapses in confidence, along
with memories that carry your own brand
of doubt, color everything you’re trying to
bring about. If you’ve been wondering why
the Law of Attraction has been pulling in
more craziness than usual it’s because you
have a few things to address. One of them
is your fear of failure; another might be
your fear of success, or the idea that you
don’t deserve to have a life that’s as big as
the one that you see in your dreams.
Taurus
April 21 - May 20
Before you jump into this, get a wide
angle lens and dredge up the foresight
to see that, in a few months, it won’t look
as good as it does now. The impulse to go
ahead could very well be arrested by outer
restrictions. If that’s the way it goes, you
need to remember that blocks of any kind
are usually there to tell us to wait up. At
times, especially when there is a ton of interference,
it’s a clear sign that you’re heading
down the wrong road. Pay attention.
Life is always showing us what’s going on.
Keep your eyes focused on what’s right in
front of your face.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
You keep getting feedback that makes
you feel kind of shaky about some of
your choices. None of it is right or wrong.
At this point all you can do about all of this
well meant advice is: consider the source
and file it. Nobody knows more about
what’s at stake than you do. Sometimes it’s
wise to pursue your own methods. If the
odds suggest that you’re on a fool’s errand,
the odds are about to teach you that there
are times when a novel approach is the only
way to redeem a situation that has gone too
far afield. You can do this. Keep it real and
stay true to yourself.
Cancer
June 21 - July 20
Keep an eye on the impulse to over dramatize
everything. Be just as mindful
of the ways in which you pretend you’ve
got it all handled. Both M.O.s are a sign
that you feel totally out of control. Back up
and take a deep breath. A little distance will
show you that you have all the power in a
situation that, at this point, only requires
a few minor adjustments. Those changes
need to take place in your work and in your
relationship dynamics. Both areas of your
life are being tweaked by love and money
issues that will improve as soon as you rearrange
your priorities.
Leo
July 21 - August 20
It’s getting hard to figure out who you
need to please. Going back and forth
between what people and things expect
from you, and what you really need to be
doing for yourself is a huge item right now.
What’s also in play is the fact that you’re
finally coming to terms with all the water
that has gone under the bridge. If your life
has been one long emergency of late, as
the dust settles on what you’ve had to live
through delayed emotional responses will
bring up all kinds of stuff. It’s high time.
Once the truth comes to light you will get
a clearer sense of where to go from here.
Virgo
August 21 - September 20
You are at the point where your mind
knows exactly what you need to do,
but your heart isn’t quite there yet. The
deeper part of you clings to the past because
you’re afraid that if you let it go
everything will fall apart. Giant steps forward
won’t work at times like this. Halfway
between being stuck and knowing that
you’ve got nothing left to lose, it’ll take a
while for both cylinders to start firing. Dive
deep enough to unblock some of these fears
and give yourself three or four months to
regroup and gather the strength to make the
changes that are more important than anything
right now.
Libra
September 21 - October 20
It isn’t hard to see how much you care.
One would think that it might make a difference,
but in the long run you may have
to face the fact that you wasted so much
of yourself on something that didn’t pan
out. This is about finding out what people
are made of. Having placed your bets on
whoever you’ve put on this pedestal, in
your quieter moments the thought that you
gave them way more credit than they deserve
sticks in your craw. In the midst of
the deepest wish to make all of this take a
happy turn, there is a whiff of selfishness
in the room that could mess up everything.
Scorpio
October 21 - November 20
It’s never just one thing; there are always
at least three issues dancing around the
totem pole. Between the repetitive nature
of things, and the voice in your head that
has had enough of this, many of you are
ready to snap. Even if you’ve gotten Zen
enough to just chop wood and carry water,
you’re still feeling slightly blasé. When it’s
time for a change, no amount of “Well I
really need to stay here and hold space for
whoever I think I am” will cut it. As much
as you think that safety lies in being a good
girl/boy scout, it could very well be time to
break up, break out, and/or move on.
Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2020: ©
Sagittarius
November 21 - December 20
Sideswiped by feelings that have made
it hard to be here for any of this, you
find yourself overwhelmed. Normally able
to maintain your cool no matter what, in
your private moments you are lost. There’s
nothing wrong with the deep end of the
pool. The fact that you’re here is a sign that
you’re ready to get to the bottom of “stuff”
that can’t be ignored any longer. This may
turn into one of those, “Cry me a river” moments,
or mark the point where you finally
look the demon in the eye. No need to freak
out. There are volumes of pure white light
beaming in at the end of the tunnel.
Capricorn
December 21 - January 20
Now that you’re in the middle of this,
it looks a lot different than it did from
the outside. You will be lucky if you can
figure out how to deal with a situation that
got a lot more complicated than you ever
thought it would. You’re enough of a realist
to know what needs to happen but others
don’t seem to see it the way you do. Getting
around them and their issues will require
strategies that test both your integrity
and your level of discernment. I hardly ever
recommend playing games, but this is one
time when you have no choice but to be
strategic and do what is expedient.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 20
You’ve been at this for so long you’ve
forgotten why you’re here. Try rewinding
back to the point where you made
the decision to do X, Y, or Z. The last thing
you need is to be stuck. This restlessness
could be the result of what happens when
we stay too long, or get overly identified
with who we think we are. Your life needs
to look like a vision quest for you to be
happy. Don’t settle for anything less. If
breaking out requires you to revamp your
contracts with others, trust the fact that
your choices and any changes you decide
to make will do you both a world of good.
Pisces
February 21 - March 20
You would do yourself a favor if you
could wake up to the idea that you’re
not the person who was here a year ago.
Becoming aware of the fact that you have
opened a whole new chapter would be
less unsettling if your ego could let go of
the need to be whoever you were. Recent
epiphanies have shocked your system
enough to make you question everything.
Stories that underscore the extent to which
you had to lose track of yourself in order to
find your way will eventually see you picking
up the pieces, putting things together,
and drawing a new set of boundaries.
Understanding
our abundance
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light
of a Capricorn Moon. The big news this week is that a bunch
of planets are going retrograde, and a couple of them are
changing signs. Here is the list:
1. Saturn goes retrograde on May 11, at the first degree
of Aquarius, and will remain in that state until Sept.
29.
2. Mercury will enter Gemini, the sign that it rules, on
the same day.
3. Venus turns retrograde on May 13 at the 21st degree
of Gemini, and will stay in that mode until June 24.
4. Mars will enter Pisces, the sign of its “Fall” on the
same day.
5. Jupiter goes retrograde on May 14 at the 27th degree
of Capricorn, and will not resume its forward motion
until Sept. 13.
Looking at of all of this, September appears to be
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26 • The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020
The varied (and not-so-shrinking) violet
One of the first spring wildflowers you’ll see – perhaps
even before the last shaded patches of snow disappear
– is the violet. This common flower, which blooms from
April through June, is widely known and easily identified.
There is more than one violet, however. The genus
Viola contains some 500 species, including about 30
in the northeastern states and eastern Canada. It’s a
large, varied, and fascinating
group. Violets grow everywhere
from sea level to the highest
mountaintops, in meadows
and marshes, along roadsides
and riverbanks. They sprout in
rocky hillsides, sandy fields, and
moist woodlands. Their delicate
The Outside
Story
By Laurie D.
Morrissey
flowers range in color from blue
to yellow and white to varying
shades of purple.
The first violet you’re likely to
notice in the springtime in New
England is Viola rotundifolia, or
round-leaf yellow violet, which
appears as an early splash of color poking up through
dull leaf litter on the forest floor. If you’re walking
through the woods, look for this violet near stones and
tree trunks. A close inspection reveals purple veins
on its lower petals.
The violet we are most familiar with, however,
is Viola sororia, also called the common
blue violet and a bundle of other names:
purple violet, sister violet, common meadow
violet, wood violet, confederate violet,
woolly blue violet, and dooryard violet.
This native wildflower grows abundantly
in meadows and moist woods.
V. sororia reaches a height of 3-8 inches
and has dark green, heart-shaped leaves
growing directly out of the ground. It has
two kinds of flowers; the first to bloom are
the ones we are most likely to notice. These
chasmogamous flowers, like those of all
violets, are five-petaled, with two upper petals,
two lateral petals, and a lower petal directed
backward toward a nectar-laden spur. The center
of the flower, raised on a slender, leafless stalk,
is white, often with dark veining that serves as a
pollinator guide. Tiny hairs on the two lateral petals
keep water from getting inside the flower and diluting
the nectar.
Ironically, despite this investment in attracting
pollinators, these early-blooming flowers seldom
produce seeds, since they open before many pollinators
are flying about. The plants’ cleistogamous, or
closed, flowers are more successful at producing seeds.
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Smoke & Cure Summer and Fortuna’s Cacciatorini Sausages paired
with some fresh made six-grain bread and all washed down with some Mac
& Maple Cider.
It’s amazing to think of all the wonderful foods we have in Vermont just
at the tip of our fingers. The other night we set out for a dinner paddle on
the water and laid out a charcuterie and cheese plate in the middle of the
canoe. We snacked for hours while we paddled around and watched the
sunset. A true alpine meal that would have been at home in the Swiss Alps.
What we didn’t realize until later was that each and every single item on the
plate was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
When we got home, we checked our fridge just to check a theory. We saw
a pattern. Wagner Farm eggs. Thomas Dairy milk. Black River ground beef
and Misty Knoll chicken. King Arthur flours and Cabot butter.
These much-less-showy flowers grow close to, or even
underneath, the ground and are sheltered by the violet’s
leaves. They don’t open, but self-pollinate, and when the
seeds are ready for distribution, the flowers split open to
eject them.
In spite of the plants’ beauty, some homeowners
violently dislike violets. These perennials also reproduce
by underground rhizomes, making them tough to eradicate
from lawns, especially the shady parts. Considering
the violet’s tenacity, it’s hard to know where the expressions
“shrinking violet” and “retiring violet” came from.
Other wild violet species in our region include the
northern white (often growing in streambeds); sweet
white (fragrant); birds-foot (deeply cut leaves); and
arrowhead (pointy leaves). Categorizing different species
within the Viola genus is challenging for botanists,
because the plants hybridize so easily. Johnny-jumpups
and pansies, both favorites of potted porch displays,
were hybridized from species of Viola.
The violet’s place in mythology, folklore, herbalism,
and gastronomy could fill a volume. Its name is
sometimes attributed to Greek mythology: Ione, or Io,
was the name of Zeus’ lover. The god turned her into a
heifer to protect her from his wife’s jealous wrath and
gave her violets to graze on. In the language of flowers,
violets symbolize humility and modesty. Each color has
its credit: yellow symbolizes high worth, white is for
innocence and purity, and blue is for faithfulness
and devotion. Napoleon loved violets, earning
him the nickname Corporal Violet.
Foragers, including Native Plant
Trust’s senior research botanist Arthur
Haines, use the leaves in salad.
His favorite is the roundleaf
yellow, which
he gathers near
his home in the
western mountains
of Maine.
In a carotenoid
contest, he points
out, violet leaves
beat spinach:
they contain two
and
a half times as
much.
You might even find
crystallized violet flowers on a cake – though
in that case, forget about nutrition.
Laurie D. Morrissey is a writer who lives 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 and sponsored
by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire
Charitable Foundation: nhcf.org.
Shock, awe and
perspective
Whenever we experience a significant and unexpected
event in our lives, such as the coronavirus, it
can result in a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. As investors,
we want to know what to do. Do we run for safety
or stick to our plan?
One of the best things we
can do at times of uncertainty,
anxiety and fear is to step back
and put things into their proper
perspective. Let’s put our current
situation in perspective to
help us make the best decisions
Money
Matters
By Kevin Theissen
moving forward.
The financial crisis of
2008/2009 has some similarities
with what we are going
through. The economy hit a
rough spot, Congress and the Fed came in with stimulus
packages and there was a lot of movement in the
stock market – primarily down. Anyone watching the
markets likely lost sleep and many felt compelled to
sell.
Long-term investors that maintained perspective
and discipline were rewarded handsomely for their
investing grit. Looking back over the last 12 years the
great financial crisis of 2008/2009 is nothing more
than a blip before the start of a long bull market.
We can greatly reduce the anxiety and fear we feel
by removing those inputs from our lives. Just as we
may unfriend someone on social media that bothers
us, we can “unfriend” the news and other information
that may influence us to make costly investment
decisions.
We cannot control the news nor what happens
globally, but we are in complete control of what we
pay attention to. And what we pay attention to has
significant influence on the choices we make. Let’s
control our inputs so we can get the greatest longterm
output.
Kevin Theissen is the owner of HWC Financial in
Ludlow.
Lucky to live amongst great local food
Livin’ the
Dream
By Merisa
Sherman
Submitted
Vermont salumis and more Vermont cheeses. Homemade jelly from our
neighbor’s berries and ramps foraged by some friends. Soon, there will be
fiddleheads as well as asparagus and spring peas from our own garden. We
hadn’t meant to buy local, we just did.
For the first few summers I lived here, I had the good fortunate of working
at the Woodstock Farmer’s Market. After an intensive training process,
my mind was awakened to a whole new world. There I learned the difference
between processed cheese and real cheese, between factory farmed
animals and grassfed ones and between Wonder Bread and everything else.
I had never eaten so many different types of cherries in my entire life. It was
absolutely amazing.
Over the past few weeks, the entire world has been reopening their kitchens
and dusting off their mixers. I love everyone comparing their banana
breads and bragging about their sourdough starters. I’ve seen all kinds
Livin’ the dream > 27
The Mountain Times • May 13-19, 2020 COLUMNS • 27
The backyard of my property is framed in
a thick cluster of trees that blocks almost any
hint of other homes. I can hear voices and
lawnmowers in a number of directions, but
my visual range sees
only greenery.
Obviously, this is the
case during the spring
and summer months,
but as fall begins to
arrive and the trees
shed their foliage, I am
reminded how many
The Movie
Diary
By Dom Cioffi
homes and families surround
my living space.
I’m okay with this
because we don’t spend
much time in our backyard
during the colder months. However, we are out
there quite often when the weather is accommodating.
In fact, we enjoy this space so much that
we invested a good chuck of money renovating it.
We now have a beautiful stone-paved patio
broken into two areas. One section is for cooking
and eating where we put in a killer grill with
a marble bar seating area and a built-in cooler.
Sitting next to that is a table with an umbrella and
several chairs for dining.
In the other section, there is a towering stone
fireplace with several comfy wicker lounge chairs
with cushions. And just behind the fireplace,
craftily hidden from view, is my favorite accoutrement:
the hot tub.
When the weather is right, we love to go out
after a long day and sit in front of the fire to relax. At
night the crickets and other nocturnal creatures sing
and prance about, which really sets the mood. We
even have a few owls that love to hoot to one another
in the early evening hours.
On weekends, it’s not uncommon for my wife
and me to share a cocktail or two on the deck. And if
there’s a nice chill to the air, the hot tub is an amazing
respite.
So, it’s safe to say that our backyard/deck area is
one of the things that makes our home special and
brings us an immense amount of joy.
But then the coronavirus lockdown arrived.
A funny thing has happened over the last several
weeks. While we would normally be starting to enjoy
our amazing deck and backyard, we’ve not done so
nearly as much as we have in past spring seasons. In
an odd change of pace, we’ve moved to the front yard.
I guess it started with my son and me playing basketball
in the driveway
each evening. We were
spending quite a bit of
time out there and my
wife was popping out
to visit us occasionally.
Given that there were
no chairs, she would sit
on the front stoop or
lean against a nearby
tree.
During this time, people were starting to come out
in droves for evening walks through the neighborhood.
As I’ve stated in past columns, there have been some
silver linings to the quarantine, one of which has been
the influx of people getting outside for exercise.
As these people walked by, inevitably conversations
ensued. We’ve had conversations with neighbors we
know quite well, conversations with neighbors we
barely know, and conversations with neighbors we’ve
never met.
Initially, these were brief “hellos,” but as the weeks
Walk this way
We’ve had conversations with
neighbors we know quite well,
conversations with neighbors we
barely know, and conversations with
neighbors we’ve never met.
passed and we’d see them on different walks, the
exchanges became more and more involved. Now, my
wife and I both feel like our neighborhood has grown
much closer as we look forward to the chats each
evening.
About two weeks ago, a couple of large boxes were
delivered to our house. When I asked my wife what she
bought, she gleefully stated that we were now proud
owners of two beautifully crafted Adirondack chairs (I
just had to put them together).
I couldn’t understand why, since our deck was
maxed out with seating options, but she told me they
were for the front lawn. I scoffed at the idea and begrudgingly
put them together and placed them where
she requested. And you know what? She was right.
Now we can sit comfortably on our front lawn and
wave and chat with all our friends as they walk by each
night.
“Honey Boy,” written and starring Shia LeBeouf, is
a gut-wrenching but ultimately redeeming story of
LeBeouf’s anxiety-filled
childhood, which was
devoid of anything
resembling a quiet
neighborhood setting
like ours.
LeBeouf began
writing this screenplay
while in rehab dealing
with the trauma
inflicted on him by his hippie, fame-obsessed father,
who himself was a troubled alcoholic.
Check this one out if you want some insight into why
LeBeouf was such a tumultuous star once his career
took off. It’s difficult to watch, but ultimately a very
well-crafted and well-acted film.
A piercing “B+” for “Honey Boy.”
While it did have a short theatrical release, most
people caught this one when it started streaming. Currently
you can find it on Amazon Prime Video.
Got a question or comment for Dom? You can
email him at moviediary@att.net.
Livin’ the dream: Delicious local foods
>
from page 26
of food being prepared by people who never thought
they’d really have to cook for themselves again, especially
in a town where so many of us work in the restaurant
industry. We don’t often get to eat at home unless it’s
chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks from Jax at 2:30 in
the morning.
But now? We’ve made homemade pasta and meatballs,
as well as biscuits with sausage gravy from scratch.
The bf has taught himself how to make perfect poached
eggs and I have made everything from tortillas to crackers.
In the beginning of StayAtHome, we took photographs
of every meal because we were shocked by our
own greatness and joked about making a cookbook just
so we could remember that we actually knew how to
cook. It’s been a super fun adventure and one that we
have actually been extremely grateful for.
Here in Vermont, we are blessed to have so many
wonderful and easily accessible sources of food. I was so
very excited to curbside pickup homemade breads, farm
fresh eggs and real croissants at Dream Maker and a
whole slew of local meats and cheeses from the Woodstock
Farmer’s Market this weekend. For so many of us,
cooking has become a treasured pastime these past few
months. And I am so very, very grateful to live where local
food isn’t just a movement – it’s a way of life.
Please consider supporting our communities by
buying local products, making a donation to your local
food bank or growing an extra row or two this summer.
Together, we are “Vermont Strong.”
By Merisa Sherman
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Horoscopes: Clarity comes as Mercury making its way into Gemini, so although we may be in for a major wake-up call, we’ll be mentally ready for it.
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significant. With Jupiter and Saturn going
direct at that point, it looks like it will take
close to four months for Saturn to help us
restructure things that have gone totally
awry, and for Jupiter to get us back on
the ball when it comes to knowing what
the truth involves. It’s like saying, before
anything can resume in a balanced way,
we have to screw our heads on straight
enough to see what’s really going on. With
more than a few heavy-hitting planets and
asteroids making it hard to pull ourselves
together, it’s good that Saturn and Jupiter
are hauling back just enough to loan us a
few months to figure out what’s what.
When Venus turns retrograde, it basically
gives us a few weeks to examine
what’s really at stake in our relationships.
Re: our love life – that piece is always
confusing. Why? Because love is not what
we think it is. As much as we have been
conditioned to believe that it has to look
a certain way, and go a certain way, the
standard prescription does not work for
everyone. What you need from your love
life and what I need from mine never looks
the same. Under the rays of retrograde
Venus it becomes important to restructure
our relationships based on what works
for us, as opposed to the stereotypical
“Barbie and Ken” template for relating.
In addition to this, because Venus governs
love and money, the need to look at
our money issues and put all of that in perspective
is huge right now. The belief that
our money/wealth/abundance comes
from outside of us is entrenched in all of
us. This is a fear based concept; when the
external source of supply disappears or
dries up we automatically freak out, losing
sight of the fact that even though the tide
comes in, and the tide goes out, we are
always swimming in a sea of abundance.
When Venus is retrograde we are called
upon to remember that it is our connection
to spirit that supports and sustains us.
This means that no matter what conditions
we encounter, or what state we find
ourselves in, we know exactly what to do
to take care of ourselves. Overriding the
belief that abundance is externally generated,
we erase the greed for security and
open the space to tap into true wealth. A
need to be open to this perspective is on
the loudspeaker right now – do whatever it
takes to embrace it.
On the day that Venus goes retrograde,
Mars will change signs, moving from
Aquarius to Pisces. Said to be in its “Fall”
in this sign, we’d do well to look at what’s
good about Mars in Pisces. If we take Mars
to be about the way we express our energy
and direct our actions, how do you suppose
the warrior archetype will behave
when it’s in the sign of the compassionate,
healer, giver?
When Mars moves through Pisces,
the macho-aggressive element that is
intrinsic to this planet takes on a spiritual
vibe, giving birth to “the Spiritual Warrior.”
Think of Bruce Lee, think of Kung-Fu, or
even Chuck Norris; there is no weakness
here, not at all. Our actions and the way we
direct our energy need to be infused with
the highest spiritual motivations. It comes
down to gathering our strength from
within so that by the time Mars crosses
the Aries Point on June 29, our fighting
spirit will be fueled by directives from the
Higher Self.
With Mercury on its way into Gemini,
in and around all of the other zodiacal
changes that are taking place, it looks to
Overriding the belief that abundance is externally
generated, we erase the greed for security and
open the space to tap into true wealth.
me like our heads will be clear and open
enough to remain objective to it all. Why
do I say this? Mercury governs our thought
processes. It rules Gemini. The Gemini
archetype makes it easier to wrap our
minds around pretty much anything.
Because we happen to be in the midst of
a global reset, a.k.a. major wake-up call,
we can take comfort in the fact that when
it becomes necessary, we will be mentally
willing, able, and flexible enough to step
out of the box and awaken to whatever the
truth requires of us.
Over the long haul? The upshot of all of
this will roll out through the Fall, culminating
at the Winter Solstice, when Jupiter
and Saturn move into a conjunction at
0 degrees of Aquarius. Jupiter and Saturn
conjunct each other every 20 years. The
last time this aspect took place was in
May of 2000, at the 22nd degree of Taurus.
Twenty-year cycles are important in
the Tropical zodiac, and in the Mayan
calendar as well. The nodes of the Moon
return to the same position during that
time frame. Pluto, the heaviest of the
heavy duty generational planets takes
approximately 20 years to move from one
sign to another. A bunch of significant,
interconnected evolutionary gears are
tuned to phase lock and ratchet us up a
notch in 20-year intervals.
Put simply, the changes that are
building up right now are the end result
of whatever time and experience have
taught us since the millennium. If we
were under the impression that the Age
of Light would kick in back then, or at the
2012 Winter Solstice milestone, we were
putting the cart before the horse, forgetting
that changes of this magnitude take
time.
The way I see it, the charges may have
been set back then, but the fuses took
two decades to spark up and bring the
house down. I could be wrong but my
sense is that the old paradigm, along
with all of the darkness and ignorance
that we associate with it, is on its knees,
and will be gone for good, by Dec. 22,
2020. Let me leave you with that and
invite you to take what you can from this
week’s ‘scopes.
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Grow Your Life in Killington
KILLINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE
Bret Williamson, Broker, Owner
Celebrating
30 years!
802.775.5111 • 335 Killington Rd. • Killington, VT 05751
FALL LINE CONDO - SKI HOME & SHUTTLE OUT
• 3BR/3BA beautifully renovated
• End Unit. Panoramic Views!
• New granite, stainless appliances
• Cherry cabinets. Gas fireplace
• On-site: indoor pool
• Furnished & equipped: $299K
MTN GREEN - BLDG 1
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• 1-LVL 3BR/3BA, Furnished &
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• Gas fplc, gas range, gas heat
• Mud-entry w/ cubbies+bench
• Double vanity, jet tub,
• Common: Indr pool
• End unit, $439K
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72 658 Windrift Tanglewood Ridge Road, Drive, Killington Killington $ 575,000 $459,000
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4552 Prior VT Drive, Route Killington 107, Stockbridge $1,200,000$129,000
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Mountain 298 Prior Drive, Green, Killington Killington $ 1,2000,000 $149,500
2-bedroom, This 4934 square 2-bath foot, corner exquisitely unit Mtn Green detailed building Tudor 1. Sold style furnished,
home updated is in a class appliances, by itself. outdoor A five pool bedroom views, shuttle home, route &
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Cricket Hill, $
Lodges, Killington $459,000 555,000
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the views Sunrise of Pico amenities Mountain. including The spa, competitively pool, hot tub priced and gym. home,
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• Shuttle Service
• Furnished & equipped
• OnSite: In&Outdr Pools,
• Whirlpl, Laundry area
• 1BR @ $129K
MTN GREEN – MAIN BLDG (#3)
• 2BR/2BA w/lockout $162K
• STUDIO: $95K
• 1BR Bldg 3! $126K - 150K
• Onsite: Indoor & Outdoor Pools,
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KILLINGTON GATEWAY- TOP/END UNIT
• furnished & equipped
• gas heat & fplc, tiled kitch &BA flrs
• Cath ceiling w/ sky lt, open flr plan
• Cherry kitchen cabinets, AC
• Covered deck, private ski locker
• 1 BR/1BA: $81K; 2BR/1BA, $125K
JUST OFF KILLINGTON RD
• 4 Oversized BR’s, 2.5BA,
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• 10 person hot tub, laundry room
• Llarge deck & bar room
• Furnished & equipped $599K
• Completely Renovated 2BR/3BA
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• Stone-faced gas f/plc, W/Dryer
• Tiled floor to ceiling shower
• Outdr Pool. Short walk to shuttle &
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KILLINGTON TRAIL VIEWS
• 6BR/3BA , 2 acres,
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• Walk-out lower level
• Detached storage garage
• New septic system
• Furnished & equipped
• $379K
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• 3 en-suite bedrooms + 4 ½-baths
• Living Rm floor to ceiling stone fplace
• Family gameroom w/ fireplace
• Chef’s kitchen,sauna, whirlpl tub
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• $995K
WINTER VIEWS OF SUPERSTAR!
• On cul-de-sac, great LOCATION!
• 4BR, 2.5BA 3,470 sf, a/conditioning
• Ctl vac, chef’s kitch, butler’s pantry
• Cedar closet, office, master suite
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• Deck, unfinished basemt,++
$789,500
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