Mountain Times - Volume 49, Number 35 - Aug.26-Sept.1, 2020

Mou nta i n Ti m e s
Volume 49, Number 35
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NEW DISTILLERY
OPENS IN KILLINGTON
The restaurant is
open Friday and Saturdays
as of Aug. 21.
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By Quinn Dombrowski
10,000 NEW CHILD
CARE OPENINGS
State expands child
care offerings and
openings with 73 new
hubs and decreased
regulation on homebased
facilities.
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COVID RECOVERY
FORUM HELD AUG. 27
IN RUTLAND
Join the virtual
meeting Thursday to
share ideas and common
soltuions.
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Living
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LIVING ADE
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and entertainment.
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Former Cortina Inn
set to open as a new
residential care facility
By Katy Savage
A new residential care
facility is coming to Mendon
next month.
Bhakta Care, LLC is
opening Vista Senior Living
at the former Cortina Inn
with a total of 67 units.
Manish Saxena, who
is overseeing construction,
said the owner, Ravi
Bhakta, had thought of
repurposing the inn for the
past 4-5 years.
“He rode around and got
feedback and saw senior
living communities in the
area,” said Saxena.
Saxensaid Bhakta died
earlier this year. His wife
POULTNEY— The Green Mountain
College campus, which closed last year
because of declining enrollment and
financial challenges, has sold at auction
for $4.55 million, much lower than the
$20 million appraised value.
Raj Peter Bhakta, the founder of
WhistlePig whiskey in Shoreham, had the
winning bid on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Bhakta’s
winning bid was $4.55 million, with a 10%
buyer’s premium — the deal is valued at
just over $5 million.
“We’re going to do great things in
Poultney and Vermont and in America,
and we’ll have more to say later,” he said
Sudha and brother have
since taken the project
over.
The 96-room Cortina
Inn closed in April 2018
after struggling to break
even. The Bhaktas have
since invested about $6.5
million to make the inn
handicap accessible and to
install a new water storage
reservoir, among other
improvements.
The Bhaktas, who live in
Florida, bought the Cortina
for $1.2 million in 2009 after
the former owners were
forced to close after the inn
tested positive for
Cortina Inn > 28
at the auction.
Green Mountain College had occupied
a prominent spot at the end of the main
GMC > 10
2020 East Coast Run
stops in Killington
High-end automobiles gathered at the Lookout Grill in Killington on Friday, Aug. 21 as
part of the East Coast Run fundraiser. Fifty cars raised money for the Marfan Foundation
with a drive that started in Boston Aug. 20 and ended in Cleveland, Aug. 23. Over $57,000
was raised to support those suffering with Marfan Syndrome and its related conditions.
Killington Cup cancelled
Women’s Alpine World Cup to return to Killington Nov. 27-28, 2021
Killington Resort announced, Thursday,
Aug. 20, that it will not be the host venue for
the HomeLight Killington Cup race this year
following a recent decision made jointly by
the International
Ski Federation,
national ski associations
and
local organizing
committees in Canada and the U.S.A to
restrict the Alpine Skiing World Cup tour to
Europe through early December, 2020, due to
the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We take a lot of pride in hosting the FIS
“We have to be smart, keep
everyone safe,” said Demschar.
Ski World Cup at Killington and we’re disappointed
that we won’t be able to host it this
year. It’s a world-class event that brings the
entire Killington community together every
fall to celebrate the
world’s fastest female
ski racers,” said Mike
Solimano, president
and general manager
of Killington Resort. “It’s unfortunate that we
can’t bring thousands of fans together for another
World Cup race this season, but we fully
support the FIS’ decision and know it’s best for
the health and well-being of our community,
Green Mountain College sold
at auction for $4.5 million
Whiskey entrepreneur plans agriculture project
Courtesy of Green Mountain College
Bhakta bought the GMC campus at auction
on Tuesday, Aug. 20, for $4.5 million.
Courtesy of Lookout Tavern
guests, and employees given the current health
crisis. We will continue to focus on the upcoming
2020-2021 winter season and welcoming
back fans of ski racing in 2021 for the fifth Killington
Cup.”
The FIS venue changes will cancel the
women’s races at Killington on Nov. 28-29,
and Lake Louise, Canada, on Dec. 1-6. The
men will see cancellations in Lake Louise,
Nov. 25-29 and at Beaver Creek, Colorado,
Dec. 1-6.
“As much as we regret not being able to
host the HomeLight Killington Cup this year,
we have to be smart, keep everyone safe and
Killington Cup > 4
Robust tick season collides
with Covid and the Flu
RUTLAND — Lyme disease is quite prevalent in Vermont
this year, said Dr. Lisa Graves-Austin, an internal medicine
specialist at Community Health Rutland. She recommends
that the number one thing to do, if there is ever any question,
is contact your health care provider.
“My colleagues who work in the emergency department
have been doing Covid and Lyme disease testing side by
side,” said Graves-Austin. “We are seeing more positives for
Lyme disease than Covid.”
“Often time with ticks you will have symptoms without
any tick being seen and the rash can appear days before the
fever,” she said.
Lyme disease symptoms can present in many different
ways and some of the symptoms are similar to Covid-19
and flu symptoms. For Lyme disease there can be joint pain,
rash, fever, fatigue and sometimes lymph node enlargement.
Fever and fatigue are also symptoms of flu and Covid-19.
The test for Lyme disease is a simple blood test.
Lyme > 6

2 • LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
KMS updates plans for
reopening this fall
The health and wellbeing of its community
is foundational to the mission at
Killington Mountain School. Over the past
few months, a task force and outside advisors
have created Covid-19 safety policies
and procedures that will enable KMS
to adapt to the uncertainty of this virus,
while getting back to its mission.
“Phase 2 of our reopening plan has
been incredibly uplifting. Our athletes
have demonstrated
great resilience, perseverance
and character,
navigating their small
group training opportunities
with ease,”
said Head of School
Clair Kershko.
In June, the downhill mountain biking
team began training. In August, the KMS
freestyle program returned to the Olympic
Jumping Complex in Lake Placid,
New York, to get some time on the water
ramps.
KMS’s full term academic programs
resumed on Aug. 17 for remote learning,
and Aug. 24 for in-person classes. This
early start of in-person classes will allow
the teaching faculty to ready full term
students for potential extended fall snow
training periods. Use of building space
will be heavily scheduled and capacity
will be reduced to ensure that occupants
can practice social distancing.
The fall daily schedule has been revised
to allow for smaller group sizes and
principles of cohorting.
Residential life is at the core of the KMS
experience and their team is planning to
provide an engaging environment, while
following Covid-19 safety policies and
procedures. Move-in dates at KMS will
be highly coordinated to ensure a safe
KMS’s full term academic programs
resumed on Aug. 17 for remote learning,
and Aug. 24 for in-person classes.
Rutland City gets $350K federal grant
to buy St. Joe’s athletic facility
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger
With a $350,000 federal grant secured
this week, Rutland City is a step closer to
acquiring a 20-acre parcel of College of St.
Joseph’s former campus, which includes an
athletic center and recreation fields.
The city government is one of 14 organizations
statewide to receive federal
funds to boost local economies. The
money is distributed through the Northern
Border Regional Commission.
The College of St. Joseph held its final
semester last spring. The Heritage Credit
Union had officially foreclosed on the
college in February. The city began leasing
the athletic center in November, using
it as a community recreation space in a
dry run that tested whether demand was
high enough to consider the $1.8 million
purchase.
So far, demand has exceeded expectations.
Before and during the pandemic,
the city recreation department, led by
superintendent Kim Peters, reported
significant interest in the center’s recreation
options and programs.
She watched last winter as the gym,
weight room, racquetball courts, community
room, game room, conference
rooms and offices filled with residents
who had been looking for an indoor
spot to gather and exercise. By the time
Covid-19, the center had 400 members,
each paying $10 per month.
“It’s kind of been happening organically,”
Peters said. “As we need to structure
it, we will.”
When Rutland Middle School’s
basketball court was flooded in January,
the school’s basketball teams played on
the athletic center’s college-sized court.
Walkers from the Diamond Run Mall,
which closed last fall, began walking
laps around the gymnasium, which can
hold 1,000 fans.
In February, the Recreation Dept.
moved its offices to the building.
“We were doing really well,” Peters
said. “When I listed all the partners and
all the different organizations that were
utilizing our facility before Covid, it came
out to, like, 30 different organizations.”
Almost as soon as the facility closed
to the public, it reopened as a child care
center for health care workers at Rutland
Regional Medical Center, then transitioned
into hosting the city’s annual
summer day camps, which also serve as
child care.
After summer camps conclude this
week, the athletic center will cautiously
resume its pre-pandemic activities.
Given the upcoming patchwork of
transition back into the dorm.
KMS has already implemented a robust
weekly and daily screening process
in alignment with Vermont state guidelines.
They will simplify this procedure
for the start of the year with the introduction
of Boardingware, a digital boarding
school management system.
“We plan to embrace our sense of
place even more in this upcoming year,
utilizing the outdoor playground that
surrounds us for activities. Our vast access
to nature is certainly a KMS advantage
and will keep our students supplied
with endless opportunity upon reopening
and into the fall,” Kershko said.
the center closed in March because of remote learning, in-person classes and
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Learn more at killingtontown.com/parksrec
COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures in place.
SummeR ACtivitieS in Killington
River Road
concert
series
PRESENTED BY
Killington Parks
and Recreation
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Sherburne
Memorial Library
7/30: JOHN
LACKARD
BLUES BAND
A musical mix of Blues
and Blues-based Rock
Johnson Recreation Center Pool is open for public swim
Monday-Friday 12:30-7 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-7 pm
Swim Lessons
2-week sessions offered for all ability levels,
July 2 – August $25/session for Residents,
$35/session for Non-Residents
NOW
OPEN
VT Youth Adventures
Outdoor adventure program offering exciting
challenges for youth to develop life skills;
Saturdays, July 7 – August 11; See website
for details
Splash Theater
Relax in the pool while watching a big-screen
movie; Wednesdays, July 11 – August 15 at 7 pm
River Road Concert Series
Free evening concert series at the Sherburne
Memorial Library; Thursdays, July 12 – August
16, 6-7:30 pm
Circus For All Camp
Learn the art of juggling, spinning plates, devils
sticks, human pyramids and more!; July 16-20;
Ages 4-13; $50/Resident $55/Non-Resident
Challenger Soccer Camp
July 23 – 27;
Ages 4-6, $63/Resident $68/Non-Resident;
Ages 6-12, $113/Resident $118/Non-Resident
Top Spin Tennis Camp
Grades 1-6; July 30-August 3;
$45/Resident $50/Non-Resident
All activities are located at the Johnson Recreation Center unless otherwise noted
More information at:
www.KillingtonRec.com
6-7:30 pm
Sherburne Memorial Library
8/6: MOOSE
CROSSING
The go-to group for the Jazz
connoisseur and everyday
lover of music.
8/13: DANIEL
BROWN TRIO
Chill, Jack Johnson style, summer Rock
8/20: CHAD
HOLLISTER BAND
A Killington local legend,
Chad Hollister Band brings the best
of rock and musicality.
Herbert Johnson Pool
7 days a week | 11:15 am -6:45 pm
2782 River Road, Killington, VT 802-422-2711
Held on the back lawn
2998 River Road
KillingtonTown.com/parksrec
8/27: DANA AND
SUSAN ROBINSON
Americana-roots and Folk Duo
Bring a picnic, a lawn chair,
family, and friends.
Covid-19 Modifications: Masks required when walking around; Seating with physical distance in mind; Attendees are
asked not to attend if they have be in quarantine-required counties and have yet to self quarantine for 14 days and/or if they
are displaying any signs of respiratory illness or fever; Reservations required for the purposes of contact tracing, if necessary.

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 OBITUARIES • 3
John Warren Austin, 93
John Warren Austin died on Aug. 15, 2020. He was born
in Hackensack, New Jersey, the son of Merton and Elizabeth
Austin on July 17, 1927. John joined the U.S. Navy just before
World War II ended
and he always credited
his enlistment for bringing
that war to its end. He
later served in the Naval
Reserve as a Seabee for
several years.
A graduate of Stony
Brook Prep School,
New York, and Fairleigh
Dickinson College, New
Jersey, he began work
at Roofers Supplies, an
Austin family business,
before leaving to start his
own construction firm.
He built and renovated
houses in New Jersey
from 1954 to 1969, when
John Warren
he and his family left New Jersey for Vermont. Living in
Killington for 35 years he combined his love of skiing with
home construction until he passed his hammer along to his
son, Ken Austin.
Shortly after moving to Killington, he became a town
lister and discovered many back roads which he explored
on his off-road motorcycle. In 1972, when his daughters
begged to have a pool built in their back yard, John decided
the whole town needed one. He recruited 11 other community
members who tirelessly worked to build a town
recreation area, which initially included a swimming pool
in 1975, and later grew to include soccer and baseball fields,
basketball and tennis courts, a playground and a picnic
area. John lived to see his children, grandchildren and great
Mary Ellen “Penny”
Maznio
Mary Ellen “Penny” Maznio, of Killington, died July
13, 2020 in Key Colony Beach, Florida. She was born
in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
the daughter
of Paul T. and Ellen
Marie (Kittredge) Sullivan.
She graduated
from Hudson Catholic
High School in Hudson,
Massachusetts.
Penny first came up to
Killington with her oldest
brother Paul, in the
early 70’s; her brother
left and Penny stayed.
She worked, skied and
played as the Killington
crew did back
then. In her early years
she worked at the Red
“Penny” Maznio
Rob Inn, Summit Lodge and Woodstock Inn as well as
working in Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport, Maine,
during the summers. Penny married Wally Maznio
in 1978 and they raised two children here in town.
While being a full-time mom, she took charge of all
the children’s activities, especially when her husband
was away at work. Penny was active on the Sherburne
Recreation Committee where she spearheaded the
heating of the pool. She was also a big part of the lady
tennis players at the Summit Lodge and recreation
center courts. She volunteered at RAHA over many
years and could be found anywhere from the scorer’s
table to working the concession stand. Penny went to
practically every sporting event the children were
Odell A. D. Johnston, Sr., 76
Odell A. D. Johnston, Sr., 76, of Pittsford, passed away unexpectedly
on Aug. 11, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
Center. He was born September 17, 1943 in Rhinebeck,
New York, the son of Odell A. D. and Doris (Risch) Johnston.
He spent his childhood
in Saratoga Springs, New
York., where he graduated
from Saratoga Springs
High School.
On June 24, 1972, he
married Carol Santo in
Bennington. They lived in
Red Hook, New York, and
Grand Junction, Colorado,
before returning
to Vermont. They made
their home in Pittsford
where they opened
Creative Cookery in 1975.
While the bakery’s doors
officially closed in 2001,
he never stopped baking.
Odell Johnston
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his son, Odell A. D.
Johnston, Jr. both of Pittsford; and his daughter, Catherine
(Johnston) Matto and family, of Takoma Park, Maryland; his
sister, Mary Lou Roblee of Saratoga,New York and family;
his nephew Scott Smith of New York and family; and two
loving dogs, Digger and Tizzy.
Odell was fiercely proud of his family, always happy to
share the latest news, picture, or accomplishment, however
mundane. Ever a convincing storyteller (with a slight flair
for the dramatic), he loved to make others smile or laugh
(or just wonder). He built boats, relationships, connections,
and others’ confidence in themselves. Odell was a champion
of his family, friends, employees, and community.
He joined the Pittsford Fire Department in 1975 and
Austin > 14 Maznio > 14 Odell > 14
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4 • LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
Killington Cup: Cancelled for 2020
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focus efforts on keeping Killington operating in these
challenging times,” said Herwig Demschar, chair of
the local organizing committee in Killington. “I am
confident that the dedication of our volunteers, the
support of our community and the passion of our fans
will not be diminished by our hiatus, and we look forward
to getting together again next year to celebrate
the women who will continue to train and compete to
be the best in the world.”
Killington, POWDR, and U.S. Ski & Snowboard
have already committed to bringing FIS Alpine World
Cup racing back to Killington Resort for the 2021/22
Olympic qualification season. The HomeLight Killington
Cup is a festival of skiing for the fans and athletes,
and over the last four years has become one of the top
three events on the Women’s FIS World Cup tour.
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Sherburne UCC “Little White Church,” Killington, VT
Ask about our Fire &
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Sunburn, Loyalty, USA
Pride and Trucking Home
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Stock up for
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‘Hard won, not done’: A call to honor
suffragists and empower the vote
By Curt Peterson
Vermont schools are preparing to
reopen Sept. 8 in spite of fluid state
guidelines. Windsor Southeast Supervisory
Union (WSESU)— which
includes Hartland Elementary
School — is endeavoring to make
local strategies work within those
guidelines.
“If you follow the science, it’s safe
to open our school,” Hartland Elementary
School principal Christine
Bourne told the Mountain Times.
WSESU is a federation of individual
town schools and boards with
central purchasing and curriculumsetting
at the SU level. Hartland students
have school choice, meaning
they can apply to attend any eligible
high school that has room.
An Aug. 20 HES virtual information
session hosted 55 attendees.
Principal Bourne outlined reopening
goals, operations and what
parents and students can expect.
Bus monitors will greet students
at bus stops, ask screening questions
and take their temperatures.
A student not cleared for boarding
will be sent home. Annette Jennings,
school nurse, will follow up with
those students sent home.
Some educators expect rising
numbers of Covid-19 cases
will cause another shut-down or
suspension of in-person learning
sometime this school year, so
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Woman’s
Equality Day and the Centennial
Anniversary of 19th Amendment,
members of the Vermont Suffrage
Centennial Alliance (VSCA) will join
with local citizens throughout the
state to commemorate the historic
passage of the 19th Amendment
guaranteeing women the vote.
One hundred years ago, in the final
push for suffrage, women picketed
in front of the White House six
days a week, holding banners and
using silence as protest. These silent
sentinels, numbering approximately
2,000 over 2 1/2 years, faced
derision, arrest, jail, and torture.
Silent no more, VSCA invites Vermonters
to gather in public spaces
in their towns any hour between
11 a.m. and 3 p.m. — in front of
the post office, town hall, library
— urging passers-by to reflect on
the importance of the vote for all
citizens. Participants are urged to
display non-partisan handmade
signs, wear a 1920s hat or a Votes for
Women sash, and engage in dialog
about the importance of voting —
while observing protocols of social
distancing and face coverings. Suffragists,
a century ago, wore white,
purple, and yellow, and a yellow
rose.
“This grassroots, local involvement
echoes the beginnings of the
women’s suffrage movement,” said
VSCA events committee member
and Middlesex resident Linda
Radtke. “Vermont suffragists began
to gather in the parlor, then in
church basements, the town hall,
and eventually, the State House in
Montpelier. Some of them, such as
Lucy Daniels from Grafton, joined
the marches in Washington D.C.’’
Because of their unstinting perseverance,
women finally won the vote
nationally when Congress certified
the 19th Amendment on Aug. 26,
1920.
However, the 19th Amendment
left an incomplete legacy. Contributions
of African American
suffragists were not recognized and
millions, including African American
women, Native Americans,
Mexican-Americans, and Asian-
Americans were prevented from
voting for another 45 years.
VSCA member Dell McDonough
said, “Many, many women across
development of strong teacherstudent
relationships is important
for continuity.
WSESU Superintendent Dr. David
Baker feels reopening longevity
depends on the number of confirmed
virus cases, and on students’
ability and willingness to follow
rules regarding safety and health.
He plans to give daily updates on
progress and status.
If schools shut down again, teachers
will be instructing their same
students remotely providing consistent
student/mentor relationships,
Bourne said.
All HES students will attend
classes Monday through Friday,
as the school has room for all of its
280 students while allowing social
distancing requirements.
The school offers an optional
fully-remote learning program
taught by designated teachers.
Unlike this spring’s virtual learning,
which was created on an emergency
basis, teachers will regularly measure
students’ efforts and progress,
and interact individually to make
sure they are up to speed when appropriate.
Thus far, 29 HES students (26%)
have opted for the fully-remote
learning program.
Additionally, HES will provide
increased outdoor learning.
Courtesy VSCA
A 1920s suffragist protests silently.
this country made speeches, sent
letters, talked to neighbors and actively
agitated for the right to vote. A
century later, equal rights for all citizens
is still incomplete. Hard won,
not done. We still have work to do.”
For more information visit vtsuffrage2020.org.
Guidelines drift as districts reopen schools
Hartland resident Jill Rubin led a
fundraising campaign for tents and
carports to facilitate al fresco education,
and musician Jay Nash helped
raise funds with an online concert,
Bourne said.
Every HES classroom has an exterior
door so students will be able to
enter their classrooms directly upon
arrival, exit for outdoor classes, and
head for home at day’s end avoiding
comingling in the hallways and
lobby.
Each classroom also has a lavatory,
which will be disinfected three
times a day, further reducing the
chance of virus transmission beyond
a student’s pod group during
restroom visits.
Breakfast and lunch will be served
at students’ desks, and fully-remote
learners can pre-order and pick up
their lunches in front of HES.
In conjunction the Hartland Food
Pantry a “Friday Food Bag Program”
will send weekend meals home with
eligible students.
Students are asked to bring a minimum
number of personal items to
school, as they will be stored in the
classrooms during the day – there
will be no locker or cubby storage.
Double-lined cloth masks will be
mandatory except when outside or
eating or drinking. Kids can bring
their own masks, or use provided
School > 11

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 POLICE NEWS • 5
5 year old drowns in
reservoir
The Vermont State
Police is investigating
an apparent drowning
reported Thursday afternoon,
Aug. 20, in the town
of Waterbury.
Police received a call
at 2:11 p.m. requesting
assistance locating a
missing 5-year-old at the
Little River State Park.
When troopers arrived,
the victim, Henry
Beaird, 5, of Burlington,
was receiving life-saving
measures by rescue personnel.
Despite the efforts of
bystanders, Waterbury
Rescue, Waterbury Fire
Dept. and a helicopter
medical crew, the victim
was pronounced deceased
on scene.
Preliminary investigation
by the state police
determined Henry Beaird
had been camping with
his parents at the state
park when he went missing,
and was located
unresponsive a short time
later in the Waterbury
Reservoir.
Two detained following
burglary in Rutland Town
On Aug. 13, at 2:56 a.m., troopers from the Vermont
state police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a glass
breakage, cash register and cooler motion alarm at
the Mac’s Convenience Store, located on Business
Route 4, in the Town of Rutland.
The Rutland City Police Dept. arrived on scene
shortly after the alarm was reported and located two
female subjects walking in the area of the train tracks
behind the store. The females were detained and identified
as Tonia L. Webster and Ashleigh N. Rounds.
Troopers later viewed store video showing a
subject wearing the same outfit as Webster in the
store taking items and leaving with the same bag that
Webster was in possession of when she was located
after the incident. The video showed the subject taking
items from the store that coincided with items
found in Webster’s bag. Webster was later taken into
custody and transported to the State Police Barracks
in Rutland Town. While Rounds was detained, it was
also discovered that she had an active warrant for
her arrest, and she was also transported to the state
Police Barracks.
Webster was later released with a citation to appear
in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division,
on Sept. 21 to answer to the charge of burglary.
State Police releases
2019 traffic-stop data
Racial disparities remain
The Vermont State Police has released traffic-stop
data from 2019, marking the fifth consecutive year
the agency has published its raw numbers to continue
the public discussion on how to address racial
disparities in discretionary car stops.
Among the key takeaways:
• The number of searches decreased for motorists
in discretionary traffic stops compared
with 2018, while troopers uncovered illegal
items in more than 70% of the searches. The
rate at which searches resulted in finding illegal
items (known as the “hit rate”) decreased
by 6% from 2018.
• Racial disparities remain between who is
searched and who is issued traffic tickets compared
with warnings.
• The majority of stops and searches of motor-
Traffic > 11
Fatal crash in
Rutland Town
On Aug. 20, at 6 a.m.,
Vermont state police
responded to a one-vehicle
car crash that occurred at
the end of Blueberry Ln. in
Rutland Town. A Pontiac
Vibe driven by Norma
Montaigne, 74, of Pittsford,
had driven off the road and
into a cattle barn. The vehicle
sustained substantial
front end damage, and the
air bags were deployed.The
barn sustained moderate
damage. Montaigne was
found unconscious. She
was transported to Rutland
Regional Medical Center
by Regional Ambulance
for life threatening injuries
and later succumbed to
her injuries at the hospital.
She was not wearing
her seatbelt. Drugs and
alcohol didn’t play a role in
the crash.
This crash is currently
under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed
this motor vehicle
crash is encouraged to
contact Sgt. Blake Cushing
at the Rutland Barracks at
802-773-9101.
Bee distracts driver
causing rollover
On Wednesday, Aug.19 at around noon, troopers from
the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified
of a single motor vehicle roll-over crash on Vermont Route
140 in Poultney.
On arrival the vehicle was resting on the driver’s side
and obstructing both travel lanes.
All occupants got out of the vehicle on their own.
Through investigation it was determined Nolan B. Patch
of Danby was traveling west on Route 140 when a bee distracted
him. While engaged with the bee, Patch traveled
off both sides of the roadway and ultimately rolled the
vehicle onto its side.
All three passengers in the car were taken to Rutland
Region Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Carter
Patch, 4 years old, was found to be improperly restrained,
and Nolan Patch was issued a civil citation for driving on
roadways laned for traffic, and child restraint systems.
Middletown Springs
and South Strafford fire
departments get nearly
$200,000 from FEMA
The Federal Emergency
Management
Agency (FEMA) Friday,
Aug. 21, announced
$42.4 million in direct assistance
grants to 221 fire
departments nationwide
through the agency’s
Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG) program.
Included among them
are Middletown Springs
in Rutland County that
will get $114,857 and
South Strafford in Orange
County that will get
$79,524, both to purchase
firefighter breathing
apparatus.
Since 2001, the AFG
has helped firefighters
and other first responders
obtain critically
needed equipment, protective
gear, emergency
vehicles, training and
other resources necessary
for protecting the
public and emergency
personnel from fire and
related hazards.
Eligible applicants
include local fire departments,
fire districts,
nonaffiliated EMS
organizations, tribal fire
departments and state
fire training academies.
The grant applications
are submitted from each
agency directly to FEMA,
where the applications
are reviewed and scored
by fire service personnel
from throughout
the nation.
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A black bear pokes its head out of tall grass. VTF&W has seen an increase in encounters with short-term renters.
Be aware of bears in bear country
A recent incident involving bears in
Wilmington should bring to the attention
of those who rent out or manage
property rentals in bear country that
it is important to provide information
about bears to renters so they can
take the necessary measures to avoid
encounters with bears, according to
the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. It
also serves as a reminder to the rest
of us that garbage should be properly
managed in general to avoid humanwildlife
conflicts.
On Aug. 16, the Wilmington Police
Dept. received a call from the owner of
an Air B&B in Wilmington, who reported
that a bear was inside the property
and a renter was forced to lock herself
in a bedroom.
Wilmington Police officers were
first on scene and reported seeing
a sow and two cubs leaving the
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residence and taking off into the
woods. The woman occupying of the
residence was escorted to the safety
of a nearby car. Upon the arrival of the
local state game warden, the house
was cleared and secured after the
occupant reported that she believed
there was still a bear in the basement
of the property. The warden checked
and there were no more bears in the
residence.
Investigation revealed the bears
had entered the property through an
open sliding door on a second level
deck. Nothing was disturbed or damaged
inside the house, but there were
two bags of garbage in the kitchen. A
torn bag of garbage was found nearby
in the woods which indicated one
or more bears likely had access to
garbage prior to this incident. Food
residue on a gas grill was subsequently
burned off to remove odor that might
attract bears.
Fish & Wildlife says a bear also
recently entered three unoccupied
houses and a fourth home in Warren
occupied by an 80-year old woman,
who safely left the house.
“While the occurrence of bears
entering residences in Vermont continues
to be rare, it does happen periodically,”
said Game Warden Richard
Watkin. “This event highlights the importance
of taking measures to avoid
these incidents from becoming more
frequent. As a general precaution,
garbage should not be accessible to
bears. Unsecured bags of trash should
either be housed in a secure building
or structure or kept in a bear-proof
garbage receptacle until they can be
removed. Garbage can be detected by
bears from great distances.”
Lyme: Doctors say early detection of Lyme can greatly improve outcome, tests take 24-48 hours
from page 1
“If you have the classic rash, a target shape rash on the
body, we’ll just go ahead and treat you with an antibiotic
and not necessarily wait for the test results. Lyme disease
testing usually takes about 24-48 hours for the results to
come back,”
Graves-Austin
said.
Testing for the
flu has become
very accessible
and the results
come back in
“We are seeing more
positives for Lyme
disease than Covid,”
said Graves-Austin.
minutes. Currently, it takes a minimum of three to four days
for Covid-19 test results to come back.
Still, one of the best ways to prevent getting the flu to
begin with is to get a flu shot. It’s going to be very difficult
to differentiate between these illnesses because they can
present very similarly, she said. Community Health recommends
that everybody get a flu vaccine as soon as it’s available
— typically late September or early October.
“Everyone needs to go out and get the flu shot when the
vaccine is available so we can get as many people vaccinated
as possible,” Graves-Austin said.
Courtesy of the VT Dept. of Health
Lyme disease symptoms are often confused with the flu,
and now Covid-19. Health officials say Lyme is more
common than Covid locally, and tests are available.

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 STATE NEWS • 7
Scott proposes $133 million for economic recovery,
including $150 gift cards for every Vermonter
By Ellie French/VTDigger
A $150 gift card could soon be sent to every household
in Vermont, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday,
Aug. 21, as part of an economic recovery package to
spend the remainder of the $1.25 billion allotted to
Vermont under the federal CARES Act.
At his twice-weekly press conference this past Friday,
Scott said that the Legislature had been holding
off on spending about $200 million of the CARES Act
funding with the hope that Congress might change
the rules on how it can be spent, to give states more
flexibility.
But as the rules are currently written, the funds have
to be spent by the end of the year. So Scott announced
a proposal to use an additional $133 million of funding
for economic recovery efforts.
Scott’s proposal includes $50 million in hospitality
and tourism-specific grants, $23 million in economic
recovery grants to help fill gaps in the original program,
such as funding for sole proprietors, certain
types of nonprofits, very new businesses and businesses
that sustained losses of less than 50% over a
three-month period. It also includes $10 million in
tourism funds for marketing to encourage travel to
Vermont in the fall and winter and $50 million to give
every Vermont household a $150 gift card to be spent
at a local Vermont business.
Lindsay Kurrle, secretary of the Agency of Commerce
and Community Development, said the state
is not allowed to make cash payments directly to
Vermonters with the funds, but it is allowed to provide
Proposal > 10
State outlines plans to beef up child
care capacity as schools set to reopen
73 new facilities coupled with deregulation of in-home
providers will add 10,000 openings
By Erin Petenko and Lola Duffort/VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott plans to spend about
$12 million in federal relief funds to dramatically
expand child care capacity for
school-aged children, including establishing
regional child care hubs for students on
remote learning days.
The state estimates 10,300 students
in K through 6 will need care while their
parents work on days when schools are
not offering in-person instruction. To
meet demand, Scott administration officials
announced they will relax regulations
for in-home providers, streamline
the process for those seeking to create
new centers, and provide start-up grants
for new regional child care hubs.
“We know we need more child care
capacity. And we need it quickly,” Scott
said at his twice-weekly press conference
Tuesday, Aug. 18.
It’s up to individual school districts to
decide how to reopen schools this fall. A
majority have opted for some form of hybrid
learning, with a mix of in-person and
remote instruction, according to Secretary
of Education Dan French.
The state surveyed school districts
last week, and 46 so far have responded
that they are using a hybrid approach,
French said. Three are fully remote.
Districts choosing a hybrid option are
not doing so in a uniform manner:
the vast majority will offer two days of
in-person learning and three days of
remote instruction. A minority will offer
four days of in-person learning and one
day of remote learning. Some schools
will begin with a mix of the two with
younger grades attending more days
in-person.
With basically all school district reopening
plans including some measure
of instruction from home, child care
has quickly emerged as a top concern
for both working parents and teachers
— many of whom will find themselves
Child care > 11
Scott joins the call to restore
census deadline
Governor Phil Scott has
signed onto a bipartisan
letter calling on the U.S.
Dept. of Commerce and
the U.S. Census Bureau
to restore the
deadline for the
2020 U.S. Census,
which has been
moved from Oct.
31 to Sept. 30.
In addition to Gov.
Scott, the letter was signed
by the governors of Oregon,
Colorado, Washington,
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“The Census determines
Vermonters’ access
to federal funding, and
“We won’t get another shot
until 2030,” said Scott.
we won’t get another shot
until 2030,” said Scott. “It
is essential that our federal
partners honor the original
deadline to ensure a complete
and accurate count of
every Vermont community.
And it is very important for
Vermonters to be sure they
are counted.”
The letter cites
concerns about
reaching a 100%
response rate by
the adjusted deadline.
Those most likely to be
left out include: children,
seniors, those living in
rural areas and those with
limited internet access.
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The Vermont Legislature officially
returns for a continuation of its remote
sessions on Aug. 25. The No. 1 task will
be to adopt a nine-month state budget
for the balance
of the fiscal year
which began on
July 1. With so
many unknowns
this year in terms
of needs and
expected revenues
during the
pandemic, the
By Rep. Jim
Harrison
Unfinished business
administration
and Legislature
chose to pass just
the first quarter
budget in June and then adjourn until
this week when a clearer picture might
be available.
The session is expected to last about a
month, at which time the part time legislators
will adjourn what most will consider a
very unusual, if not historic, year. Following
elections in November, a new legislature
will be sworn in come January.
While the focus will be on the ninemonth
budget and Covid-related
economic and relief packages, there
will likely be a push to pass major bills
that various committees had worked on
earlier in the year. Some of these could
cause a division between lawmakers
who want to focus on the must-pass bills
and adjourn, and those that want a more
activist approach by approving major
initiatives before the biennium ends.
All bills not passed by adjournment
will die and must be re-introduced in the
2021 Legislature.
Then there are the politics. The Legislature
has not met this close to the fall
elections in recent history, if ever. State
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8 • The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
OP-ED
We must rebuild and revitalize our
economy in ways that create good
jobs and make our communities
more self-reliant and resilient.
There’s still time
for policies that will
strengthen Vermont
By Lauren Hierl
Like so many aspects of our lives, the 2020 legislative
session in Vermont has been unprecedented. For the
first time, lawmakers figured out how to do committee
work and hold votes virtually. Instead of adjourning
before the election season got underway, as typically
happens, lawmakers were merely on a break until Aug.
25, when they reconvened to finish work on the state
budget, allocate the remaining federal Covid-19 relief
funds, and wrap up several priority policy initiatives.
Critical action on climate change, land use, and protecting
people from toxic PFAS chemicals remain on the
Legislature’s to-do list. Collectively, these policies aim to
foster public health, community resilience, create jobs,
and address inequities in our current systems.
Climate action
Coming into this year, sweeping public support
created strong momentum for bold climate action.
Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) and over 30 organizations
representing low-income, business, public
health, youth, faith, and other perspectives presented a
2020 Climate Action Plan with a set of complementary
climate policies that had the potential to be job-creating
game-changers for Vermont.
Our marquee priority this year has been the Global
Warming Solutions Act (H.688), which will require progress
and strategic planning to achieve our climate pollution
reduction targets. Framed around vital principles
for action — adaptation and resilience, equity and
justice, pollution reduction, and economic development
— the legislation offers the framework we need
to transition to a clean energy economy. In the process,
we will put people to work, cut carbon pollution, help
families save money, and (re)build communities in the
wake of Covid-19.
We are grateful that House Speaker Mitzi Johnson
and Senate President pro tem Tim Ashe made climate
action a top priority this year, and even amidst the many
challenges facing the state due to the pandemic, they
continue to prioritize and ensure progress on critical
climate policies. An overwhelming, bipartisan majority
of the Legislature has voted in support of the Global
Warming Solutions Act, with 24 senators and 105 representatives
voting in favor. In all, more than two-thirds of
all lawmakers have voted in support of the bill.
Despite strong votes in both chambers, the Global
Warming Solutions Act is not yet over the finish line.
When the Legislature reconvenes later this month, the
House will need to vote on the latest version. We hope
that the vote happens swiftly so this important climate
bill heads to Governor Scott’s desk for his signature as
soon as possible.
Act 250 modernization
At the same time, the Legislature has been working
hard on a bill (H.926) that includes a suite of updated
land use policies that would encourage smart growth
development and affordable housing in the places we
want it, while better protecting our natural resources —
including forest blocks and wildlife corridors — by updating
Act 250. This bill passed the House, and is queued
up for action in the Senate when they reconvene.
Thinking about how and where we develop in
Priorities > 9
LETTERS
Merger will serve
community better
Dear Editor,
Congratulations to the
Rutland Region Chamber
and REDC for making
the decision to finally
merge the two organizations
to better serve the
business community
and the greater-Rutland
region. I’ve long thought
they could provide
improved services and
become more efficient
together, provided there
Lyle Jepson
is an
outstanding
choice.
was solid leadership at
the top.
Lyle Jepson is an outstanding
choice to lead
the merged organization.
His work at Castleton
University, REDC and
Vermont Technical College
and his ability to get
things done make him
the perfect choice. We
need to get things done!
In fact, this has been
talked about for decades
from what I gather, with
no results until now.
Making change is
hard, I get it, and I applaud
the current board
members for diving in
Merger > 9
Smashing the democratic norms by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
Cavacas announces candidacy
Dear Editor,
My name is Brittany
Cavacas. I am writing this
letter to formally announce
my candidacy for the
Vermont State Senate in
Rutland County. I am running
as an Independent. I
feel that before you select a
candidate, it is best to get to
know that candidate first.
When it comes to myself, I
feel that my life experiences
are defined in this campaign.
I have been a part of
the Rutland County community
for all of my life.
I was born in Rutland
and raised in Proctor by my
parents Terry and Hurley
Cavacas Jr. My dad was a
high school math professor
and currently is a college
professor/business owner.
My mom was an administrator
at residential care
homes in the region and
is now a retired grandma.
I graduated high school in
2003 from Mount St. Joseph
Academy in Rutland then
went to the Community
College of Vermont Rutland
and then transferred
to Champlain College in
Burlington. I received a
degree in Health Care Administration.
I was avid in
local sports. This included
soccer, basketball, softball,
swimming, and dancing.
My work experience in
health care administration
has helped my understanding
of health care that
affects fellow Vermonters
old and young. My decision
to go into the health
care administration field is
because of direct ties to my
mom and my grandfather’s
experience in the field. I
have held several different
positions within the health
care field and I currently
work for the Adult Family
Care Division for the
Vermont Department of
Health.
I see our state’s healthcare
as an opportunity to
fix antiquated systems that
cost Vermonters millions
and sacrifice health care
quality to all of you. We can
make health care work for
all of us in this county.
I also have a passion for
working with future generations
to help them succeed
in their lives. My passion
for civics, volunteering,
and politics first came in
middle school after doing a
research paper on women
who changed the world.
Recently, I was elected
as a commissioner of the
Rutland City School Board.
I am currently serving my
first term on the board and
was elected to be a part of
the policy sub-committee.
Along with the school board
position, I am the founder
of the non-profit We Are
Girls With Dreams, a non-
Candidacy > 9
Support cultured
meat alternative
Dear Editor,
Readers who care about
animal welfare should ask
U.S. Senators Pat Leahy
and Bernie Sanders to
support federal funding for
cultured-meat research.
Cultured meat is grown
from cells, without slaughtering
nonhumans.
It has the potential to
Cultured
meat is
grown from
cells.
eliminate unimaginable
levels of suffering. After
all, we kill tens of billions
of land animals and over a
trillion aquatic animals for
food every year.
Ending this violence is
more plausible than you
think. A growing number
of companies are developing
cultured-meat products.
Even Tyson Foods, the
slaughtered-meat giant,
has invested in the sector.
However, costs of these
humane options will need
to be reduced for them
to be successful. This can
only be achieved by further
research.
The federal government
should support it.
Jon Hochschartner,
Granby, Connecticut

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 OPINION • 9
CAPITOL QUOTES
From the Democratic National Convention....
“This is a life-changing election. This
will determine what America is going
to look like for a long, long time.
Character’s on the ballot, compassion
is on the ballot. Decency, science,
democracy – they’re all on the ballot.
Who we are as a nation, what we stand
for, most importantly, who we want to
be - that’s all on the ballot,”
said presidental candidate Joe Biden
“Donald Trump says we’re leading the world.
Well, we are the only major industrial economy to
have its unemployment rate triple. At a time like
this, the Oval Office should be a command center.
Instead, it’s a storm center. There’s only chaos. Just
one thing never changes – his determination to
deny responsibility and shift the blame. The buck
never stops there,”
said former president Bill Clinton
“Just remember, Joe Biden goes to church
so regularly that he doesn’t even need tear
gas and a bunch of federalized troops to
help him get there.”
said actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus
“I’m not asking you to vote against Donald Trump
because he’s a bad guy. I’m urging you to vote
against him because he’s done a bad job,”
said Michael Bloomberg
“Donald Trump is the wrong president
for our country. He has had more than
enough time to prove that he can do
the job, but he is clearly in over his
head. He cannot meet this moment. He
simply cannot be who we need him to
be for us,”
said Michelle Obama
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Priorities: Big issues facing Legislature this brief session
from page 8
Vermont is especially important during the pandemic. We have seen large numbers
of people from surrounding urban areas, in particular, coming to the Green Mountain
State to live in vacation homes or purchase new properties, many sight-unseen.
We need policies in place to ensure that an influx of new residents to Vermont will be
supported by responsible development and infrastructure in their new hometowns,
which modernizing Act 250 will address.
Protecting people from toxic chemicals
Before going on break, the Senate also passed legislation to ban toxic PFAS chemicals
from food packaging, carpets and rugs, and firefighting foam (S.295). There are
safer alternatives for all of these products that are cost-competitive, and other states
are already moving ahead with similar PFAS bans. Just this summer, New York State
banned PFAS from food packaging, building on a similar ban already enacted in
Maine. In addition to cancer and other negative health impacts, exposure to PFAS has
also been linked to increased susceptibility to the negative impacts of Covid-19.
Vermonters deserve protections from unnecessary exposure to these harmful
chemicals. We hope to see the House take up and pass a ban when they return in
August.
A brief look back
It’s also worth remembering that we made several noteworthy strides on environmental
priorities in the first year of the 2019-2020 legislative biennium. Positive steps
included a significant increase in long-term clean water funding, a nation-leading ban
on single-use plastics, new requirements to test and remediate toxic PFAS chemicals
in public drinking water supplies, mandatory testing and remediation for any lead
contamination in our schools and childcare facilities, and better protections for children
from toxic chemicals in children’s products.
Important work remains on environmental priorities this year before final adjournment,
including climate change, Act 250, and PFAS protections. But we are encouraged
by the progress to date. It’s a clear recognition that we must rebuild and revitalize
our economy in ways that create good jobs and make our communities more selfreliant
and resilient.
Vermonters have come together in so many ways during the pandemic; let’s come
together to call on our elected officials to enact these bills to help create a stronger
Vermont.
Lauren Hierl is the executive director of Vermont Conservation Voters.
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from page 8
profit for anti-bullying and
youth empowerment for
tomorrow’s leaders. This
group is targeted for young
women in the age group
of 4th grade up to college.
Founded in 2019, this
group has done multiple
workshops in local schools,
went on a trip to the UN in
New York City, and plans to
have leadership conferences
at the site of the former
College of St Joseph.
My life’s journey has
led to this very moment.
The reason that I decided
to enter the Senate race is
because I see the division
between party extremes
in Montpelier and it has
led to little progress for
fellow Vermonters. It is
why I decided to run as
an independent. I want to
represent all Vermonters
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Candidacy: Cavacas announces Senate candidacy as Independent
in our county and not be
aligned with a political
party. I want to make our
economy work for tomorrow.
The rising concerns
of people and business
leaving our state is real!
I see it for myself in my
daily life when it comes
to budgeting and the
cost of living. We have so
many opportunities at our
disposal to bring affordability
back to Vermonters.
I feel we can also provide
a more business-friendly
atmosphere for all types
of businesses without
having to sacrifice our
state’s beauty or traditions.
I feel my vast experiences
within healthcare gives me
the right frame of mind to
execute health care that
works for everyone!
Lastly, I identify that
tomorrow leaders need
to have a say in the future
of Vermont. I want to
make the voice of younger
Vermonters be seen and
heard. By giving the necessary
tools to promote our
state’s local women and
youth, we can provide
hope for a bright future for
our great state. I am committed
to this community
and I have a desire to make
people’s lives better while
working for progress for
our state. Let’s bring Vermont
into the next generation!
I would be honored
if you considered me for
your vote this November
for State Senate.
Sincerely,
Brittany Cavacas,
Rutland, Vermont State
Senate candidate for
Rutland County
Merger: The Chamber and REDC merger was wise, should be repeated
from page 8
and having the courage ment groups into this will have.
to facilitate the merger newly merged organization.
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during this difficult time.
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this should be the first economic development and The Annex in downtown
step towards further group, and under Lyle’s
Rutland as well
consolidating the other leadership, I believe that as Cru and Mountain
local economic develop-
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Proposal: Gov.’s proposal to spend CARES act funds includes gift cards
from page 7
this kind of “discount card” to people, would likely work, if approved, Formalarie
which she said would “put the buying
said, is that an app would be created,
power back into the hands of Vermonters,”
where Vermont businesses can go on
while ensuring that the money is and offer deals and discounts, such as a
invested back into local businesses. $20 discount on dinner. Then, customers
“This way, it’s a win-win-win for us
can use the app to take advantage of
to get money in the hands of our local those deals.
businesses and our communities, but “I think it’s a situation where maybe
giving Vermonters the opportunity folks are cash-strapped in certain ways,
to choose how they’re spending the but they want to go eat at their favorite
money,” Kurrle said.
restaurant, and this would give them
The governor’s proposal needs to be the ability to do that,” Formalarie said.
taken up and approved by the Legislature
“At the same time, that restaurant
before it is rolled out, so whether would get business they wouldn’t nor-
the gift card plan comes to fruition is mally have gotten.”
still up in the air.
The Legislature comes back in session
“As you’ve seen in past proposals,
next week, and Formalarie said the
they tend to get switched up,” said governor is hoping it can take up these
Nate Formalarie, spokesperson for the proposals right away, since the money
Agency of Commerce and Community needs to be spent by the end of the year.
Development. “But in the past, the Legislature
“As the governor said today, it’s im-
has seemed to have a positive portant to be acting now, and not wait-
opinion of doing some sort of program ing till November and December,” he
like this.”
said. “We hope we can get this out into
How the discount card program the market as quickly as possible.”
GMC: Sold at auction for $4.5 million, well under its appraised value
from page 1
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street for 185 years in the town of about 3,300 people. Sarah Pelkey, Poultney’s economic
development coordinator, said she was a little disappointed that the winning
bid was so low.
“It’s a beautiful space, a beautiful campus and somebody definitely got a steal today,”
she said. “So, hopefully, they will be the right people for the community and they
will all be able to integrate into what happens here.”
Green Mountain was among three private colleges in Vermont that closed last year
due to declining enrollment. The others were Southern Vermont College in Bennington
and the College of St. Joseph in Rutland.
Potential plans for GMC
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger
Entrepreneur Raj Peter Bhakta, who
founded the Shoreham whiskey company
WhistlePig, plans to use the campus for
agriculture, said Pelkey, who spoke with
Bhakta’s wife, Danhee Kim, Wednesday.
The couple’s sustainable agriculture project
would involve food and medicine at the
former four-year liberal arts college.
Pelkey was hired to help Poultney
recover from the closing of Green Mountain
College in spring 2019. The college stopped
making payments on a $20 million USDA
loan that year.
The property had been appraised at $20
million in 2016, according to Maltz Auction,
which handled the sale. Leading up to the
auction, the seller had accepted an offer of
$3 million subject to receiving higher bids
on auction day.
Pelkey attended the auction — though
non-bidders had to watch on a screen in
a separate room — and said there were
three to four physical bidders there, and
one who bid online. She hadn’t heard
before the auction that Bhakta might
be interested, but she said the state had
been working with a few parties and the
town for about a year. There had also
been offers to the lienholder, the USDA,
which were not accepted, Pelkey said.
Bhakta founded WhistlePig in 2007
and left the high-end whiskey maker for
good in 2019, funding a new company,
Bhakta Farms, in Shoreham. The company’s
website lists addresses in France,
Vermont and Florida.
According to Maltz, the Green Mountain
College campus includes dorms, classrooms,
administrative offices, a cafeteria,
a 400-seat auditorium, a gymnasium and
pool, fine arts studios and galleries, a working
farm, guest residents and a wood-fueled
biomass heating system.
The closure of the 185-year-old college
hit Poultney hard, Pelkey said. Inside Higher
Ed reported there were 492 undergraduates
when it closed. The town estimated
that the local area lost $6 million in pay and
benefits, as well as jobs and educational
and cultural experiences for locals.
“It’s a town that doesn’t have a lot of
other institutions in terms of business
or large-scale operations that can kind
of help the town hold their own,” she
said. “There are a few businesses here,
but people are driving to Rutland or into
New York or Fair Haven for work.”
The community would like to see
the campus used for education again,
Pelkey said.
“The Green Mountain College alums
who are very active and interested and
involved in the town and surrounding
area would also love to see that happen,”
she said. “If they are talking about a
sustainable ag enterprise that is related
to food or medicine, that is brilliant in
whatever capacity it unfolds. I don’t really
see where that could be a bad fit for
any place in Vermont.”

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Child care: State beefs up offerings, openings with 73 new hubs
Rutland City: Gets grant for St. Joe’s athletic center and rec fields
>
from page 2
altered sports, the center
provides an option — that
city officials believe will be
safe — for kids to gather.
“We want to provide
an environment and an
atmosphere where kids can
stay in a safe place with the
same social group, study
together, do Zoom meetings
together,” Peters said.
“And then you know, when
it’s break time, they can go
shoot hoops and go play
racquetball, then go outside
on the field.”
In November, Rutland
voters will decide
whether the city should
raise $1.45 million to buy
the property, augmented
by the $350,000 federal
grant. The total price remains
$1.8 million.
On Wednesday night,
Rutland’s Board of Aldermen
debated for 90 minutes
about whether to add
the question to November’s
ballot or wait until Town
Meeting Day in March,
and eventually voted 6-4 to
make it November.
Some thought the
board should try to find
other sources of funding
to ease the burden
on taxpayers, who are
already strained due to
the pandemic.
“Can we consolidate
operations? Can we sell
buildings? Is there something
we can do?” said
Alderman Christopher
Ettori. “That’s the information
I felt we needed
in order to be able to go to
the voters and say, we did
do everything possible to
reduce this price.”
Others saw an urgency
to buying the facility,
which they say has already
become an essential part of
the community.
At Wednesday’s meeting,
Mayor David Allaire
suggested pulling $250,000
from the city’s Zamias fund
— gained through a recent
deal between developer
Zamias Services, which
owned the now-closed
Diamond Run Mall, and the
city — to lower the bond.
from page 7
in the classroom on days when their own
children are learning remotely.
The Scott administration’s plan would
eliminate the restriction on in-home providers
that prevents them from offering more
than four hours of care per day to school-aged
children. That measure alone should provide
an extra 3,000 child care slots, according to
Human Services Secretary Mike Smith.
An additional 7,000 children could be
served at about 73 new child care hubs established
across the state, Smith said. All schoolaged
children will be eligible for care.
“These hubs will be set up in workplaces,
in school buildings, recreational buildings,
municipal buildings and summer camp
buildings that historically care for children,”
Smith said.
Staffing the new hubs is a recognized issue.
Smith said they may have to pay a premium
to get counselors to the programs, including
a possible signing bonus. They plan to
have 10 counselors per hub with a site
director.
“We have heard from
the public the need for
recreation, not just for
children, but for adults and
people of all age ranges,”
Alderwoman Sharon Davis
said. “I cannot see a better
reason to take that $250,000
and put it toward this cost.
We have thrown money
to marketing and seeing
little results; we’ve thrown
money to other endeavors
and not seen it. We know we
will see a positive endeavor
here.”
The board ultimately
referred the use of the
$250,000 Zamias fund to
the city’s finance committee,
keeping the bond at
$1.45 million.
All agreed that the
eventual purchase of the
facility would benefit residents
in Rutland County.
“We were thrilled with
how the community
responded to the stuff we
were doing down there,”
Allaire said. “We think
that there’s a good chance
this bond will pass.”
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Traffic: Racial disparities continue in data
from page 5
ists occur on interstate highways (I-89 and
I-91) and involve vehicles with non-Vermont
plates.
The State Police conducts about 58,000 car stops a
year, in addition to the roughly 58,600 calls for service
per year (assaults, homicides, vehicle crashes, alarms,
hate crimes, vandalism, violations of court orders,
etc).
Police commanders say the 2019 data shows the
agency must continue to address the disparate impact
of traffic stop outcomes.
“These numbers show we still have work to do,”
“Our efforts over the past decade
to address these disparities, while
significant, have not been enough to
eliminate them,” said Birmingham.
said Col. Matthew T. Birmingham, director of the
Vermont State Police. “The latest traffic stop data
indicate that racial disparities continue to persist.
Our efforts over the past decade to address these disparities,
while significant, have not been enough to
eliminate them. We are working with many community
partners and engaging the full resources of our
Fair and Impartial Policing Committee to dig into the
numbers, find out what’s behind them, and redouble
our efforts to eliminate racial disparities, which have
no place in policing.”
The State Police presented its full report on the
2019 traffic stop data during an online meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 18, of the Fair and Impartial Policing
Committee. The raw data also is posted at vsp.
vermont.gov/communityaffairs/trafficstops.
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School:
from page 4
masks. Masks should
be washed every day.
Neck-to-eyeball “gaiters,”
officially deemed ineffective,
do not qualify.
Any student becoming
ill during the school day
will go to an “isolation
room.” Nurse Jennings,
who is also HES Covid
coordinator, will determine
if symptoms may
be that of the Covid virus
with diagnostic assistance
from the Dept. of
Health. Students showing
definite symptoms
must be picked up from
the school.
Jennings said Dept. of
Health “contact tracers”
will identify everyone
with whom the student
has been in close contact
before and after infection.
“There is talk of
progressing to ‘Step 3’
[increased relaxation of
mandatory rules] in the
state’s reopening strategy,”
Bourne said. “We may be
in and out of remote status
during the school year.
We will be prepared for
whatever comes at us.”
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BIKE BUM RACES
at BASE CAMP OUTFITTERS
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Group MTB Ride
5:30 p.m.
Join Slate Valley Trails for this socially distanced group mountain bike
ride on Wednesdays throughout the summer. All levels welcome! 131
Town Farm Rd in Poultney. Questions: info@slatevalleytrails.org
Open Mic Night
5:30 p.m.
At the Skunk Hollow tavern with host Pete Meijer every
Wednesday on the outdoor stage from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
River Road Concert Series
6 p.m.
Dana and Susan Robinson plays on the back lawn on the Sherburne
Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd. in Killington. This event is free.
Jim Yeager
6 p.m.
Summer Music Series presents local musician Jim Yeager every Thursday
rain or shine at the Barnard Inn and Tavern. No Cover - Donations
appreciated.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
Drop in Pickleball
9 a.m.
All levels welcome to play at Meadow Street Park in Rutland. All equipment
supplied.
Fit and Fun
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds exercise classes at the Godnick Adult Center. 1
Deer St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call 802-773-1853.
It Takes a Village: A Community of Parents
10 a.m.
Meet on the patio outside Taso on Center St. (Wonderfeet is rain location)
for a stroller/backpack/baby wearing walk around downtown.
Brandon Sits! Community Meditation
12:30 p.m.
A weekly meditation circle - no experience is necessary. At the Brandon
Public Library.
Drive in ice cream social with music
1 p.m.
At the Thompson Senior Center, their fun toe-tapping trio is returning
to perform on the porch while audiences will enjoy music from the
comfort of your cars. Ice cream cones will be served to your cars by
staff. This event is by reservation only, call The Thompson to make your
reservations. 457-3277
Bike Bum Races
2 p.m.
The Bike Bum race series is back, this year taking place on the trails
that the KMBC have helped fund, build, and manage. Teams of 5 may
register for $175, individuals for $45 or register for just one race for $15.
Start is at Base Camp Outfitters.
Market on the Green
3 p.m.
Produce and crafts and music, oh my! Don’t miss Market on the Green
taking over the center of Woodstock (in view of Middle Covered Bridge
and the Norman Williams Public Library) every Wednesday until 6 p.m.
Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)
3 p.m.
The Vermont Farmers Market and The Rutland County Farmer’s Market
combine forces at Depot Park, in the heart of downtown Rutland.
Rainbow Connections
3:30 p.m.
A peer support group for ages: 12 - 18 sponsored by Rutland Mental
Health Services. Interested members DO NOT have to be active or
enrolled with CCN or RMHS. At the Rutland Free Library.
Aaron Audet and Nikki Adams
5 p.m.
Performing live at Roots Restaurant in Rutland.
Courtesy of Killington Mountain Bike Club
Kim Wilcox and Guest
5 p.m.
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.
Card Making Workshop
5:30 p.m.
Send your sentiments from the heart with a handcrafted
card! In the Hartford Town Hall, room 2. No experience
necessary. Supplies are included. Register at
hartfordvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.
aspx?ProgramID=30073.
Summer Concert Series
7 p.m.
Dave Keller Band performing as part of the Brandon Inn’s
summer concert series.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds dance classes at the Godnick Adult Center. 1
Deer St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call 802-773-1853.
Walk & Chat
10 a.m.
Join the Rutland Jewish Center on the Castleton Rail-Trail. Leaving
promptly at 10 and expected to return by 11:30. Park at the Dave Wolk
Stadium on South Street on campus and walk 20 paces to the start
of the trail. Heavy rain cancels. Contact Martha L. Molnar, (H)802-468-
5125/(C)914-552-7575
Charity Golf Tournament
11 a.m.
The 1st Annual Till I Die HappyShack Member Guest Open Invitational
at the Killington Golf Course to benefit Vermont Adaptive. Cost is $125
for a single and $400 for a foursome.
Divas of Dirt
3 p.m.
A group ride at Killington open to female mountain bikers of all abilities.
For more information call the Killington Bike Shop at 802-422-6232.
Duane Carleton
4 p.m.
On the deck at Moguls Sports Pub. 2360 Killington Rd. in Killington.
Sammy B and King Arthur Junior
5 p.m.
performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Rick Webb
5 p.m.
Performing live at Jax Food and Games.
Flannels Fiesta night
5 p.m.
Celebrate Thursday at Flannels Bar and Grill. Margaritas and Tacos
only $3 each!
Horseshoe League
5:30 p.m.
Toss some shoes at Dream Maker Bakers on Route 4 in Killington.
Thursday Gravel Rides
5:30 p.m.
Analog Cycles will be leading weekly gravel rides on Thursdays
through Sept. 10. Meet at United Baptist Church Parking lot on the
East Poultney Green. RSVP/Questions: 301-456-5471. Rain or shine.
BYO(D)Mic
6 p.m.
It’s open mic night on Thursdays now at Du Jour VT, but you gotta’
bring your own mic to spit on.
Ryan Fuller
6 p.m.
Performing live at Downtown Gentleman’s Salon in Rutland.
Pickle Ball
6 p.m.
Join a game at the Maxfield Outdoor Sports Complex in Hartford, Ages
16+. $2 drop in or passes available.
Team Trivia with Casey Murray
6 p.m.
Test your knowledge at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in
Quechee.
Aaron Audet
6 p.m.
Performing live at the Lakehouse in Bomoseen.
Feast and Farm concert series
6 p.m.
TBA performing at the Fable Farm Fermentory
Rutland County Covid recovery forum
6:30 p.m.
A virtual COVID-19 recovery discussion to connect with others in Rutland
County. To register visit vtrural.org/recovery/rutland.
Clay Canfield and Brother John
6:30 p.m.
Performing live at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
Brandon Farmers’ Market
9 a.m.
Shop local, fresh goods at Central Park on Conant Square in the
middle of downtown Brandon.
Drop in Pickleball
9 a.m.
All levels welcome to play at Meadow Street Park in Rutland. All equipment
supplied.
Prana Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Tammy Brown instructs at the Godnick Adult Center. Advance registration
required by calling 802-773-1853.1 Deer St. in Rutland
Meditation
11:30 a.m.
For participants in Prana yoga, Tammy Brown instructs at the Godnick
Adult Center. 1 Deer St. in Rutland.
Curbside Community Lunch
12 p.m.
The White River Craft Center is hosting another delicious community
lunch. Pre-order your free lunch by Wednesday, August 26th at 5 p.m.
at 80-728-8912
Movies on the big screen
1:30 p.m.
Bring a friend and enjoy a free movie screening on the big screen
upstairs at the Brandon Library. Call the Library for titles. Popcorn
provided!
Killington Farmers Market
3 p.m.
Hosted at Killington Sports (2326 US-4, Killington, right across from the
Welcome Center) every Friday from 3 p.m.-6 p.m..
Rochester Farmer’s Market
3 p.m.
Rain or shine “it‘s a great way to start the weekend!” This year Rochester’s
Market & Exchange will feature local farm produce, products and
meat, baked goods, crafts, art and more.
The Insurrection - Resurrection Service Circus
4 p.m.
Bread and Puppet presents this show every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
at 4 p.m. through the end of Aug. at the Bread and Puppet Farm,
753 Heights Rd. in Glover, VT. Admission: $10. Additional donations
welcome. Tickets available only at breadandpuppet.org.
Sammy B
4 p.m.
Performing Outer Limits Brewing
Live Music
5 p.m.
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.
Chris Pallutto
5 p.m.
On the deck at Moguls Sports Pub. 2360 Killington Rd. in Killington.
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Julia Rose
5:30 p.m.
Performing live at Mangiamo’s Ristorante in Ludlow.
King Margo
6 p.m.
Performing live at Jax Food and Games.
Ryan Fuller
6 p.m.
Performing live at the Lake House in Bomoseen.
Frank Chase
6 p.m.
Piano man performs at the Foundry, 63 Summit Path in Killington.
Jack Snyder
6 p.m.
Summer Music Series with Barnard’s own local musician Jack Snyder
at Barnard Inn. No cover, donations appreciated.
Aaron Audet
6 p.m.
Performing live at the Bomoseen Lodge in Bomoseen.
King Arthur Jr
6 p.m.
Friday Nights at Flannels Bar & Grill, $3 Draft Beer and live music by
King Arthur Junior!
Tom Irish
6:30 p.m.
Performing live at Taso on Center in Rutland.
Adam McMahon
7 p.m.
Performing live at Du Jour VT in Ludlow.
Miss & Mrs. Vermont America Pageant
7 p.m.
Contemporary married women compete to represent Vermont on the
national stage. At the West Rutland Town Hall.
Drive-In: Field of Dreams
7:30 p.m.
At the Vermont State Fairgrounds drive-in movie theater, featuring
“Field of Dreams.” This event is sold out.
Drive-in: Sing
7:30 p.m.
At the Jack McKernon drive-in in Brandon’s Estabrook Park. $25/
vehicle, tickets at paramountvt.org.
The Grift
7:30 p.m.
Live & OUT! at Farr’s Hill.; In-Person and Virtual Live Stream at
chandler-arts.org.
Drive-in: “Apollo 13”
8:15 p.m.
Head to the Bethel Drive-in. $10 adults, $5 children, under 5 free. Cash
only, no reservations required.
DJ Dirty D in Center st Alley
9 p.m.
Spinning jams in Center Street Alley, Rutland.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
Norwich Farmers’ Market
9 a.m.
Revamped for social distancing. More info is available on the web site
explaining new procedures - norwichfarmersmarket.org
Vermont Farmers’ Market (Rutland)
9 a.m.
The Vermont Farmers Market and The Rutland County Farmer’s Market
combine forces at Depot Park, in the heart of downtown Rutland
Village Green Market
9 a.m.
On the Belmont Green in Belmont. Lots of vendors and free coffee.
Yoga on the Green
9 a.m.
On the Proctorsville Green. This is a donation-based class and
students will need to bring their own mat which will be spaced ten
feet apart. Class size is limited, so please call Lori at 603-401-8123 to
reserve your spot
Summit Fall Saturday Morning Soccer
9 a.m.
Morning soccer program for kids in Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2rd
Grade at the Rutland Polo Fields on E. Pittsford Rd in Rutland.
Story Hour
10 a.m.
Join The Bookstore in the national celebration of Independent
Bookstore Day for story hour in Riverside Park next to the waterfalls in
Brandon. Neshobe fifth grader, Calle Gibbs, will be reading “The Little
Engine That Could” and other
favorites. Local author, Gary K.
Meffe (“The Wizard of Odd” & “Van
Cortland Chronicles”), will sign
copies of his books.
Vergennes Day
10 a.m.
Join the 39th annual Vergennes
Day. Check out 60+ vendor
booths in City Park, live music
on the bandstand, pancake
breakfast at the fire station,
horse and wagon rides, Little
City Road Race, Lions Club
chicken BBQ, and merchant
sales throughout downtown.
Outside Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the Pittsford
Rec. Dept. $15 a class, 5
classes $50. Register: Petras-
WellnessStudio@gmail.com or
(802)345-5244.
Chicken BBQ
12 p.m.
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department will be
having a chicken BBQ from noon to 4 p.m. Due to Covid
it will be to-go style behind the Bridgewater town office.
Jumping mini clinic
1:45 p.m.
A clinic at Killington Resort to help with your mountain Bike jumping
skills. Two years experience required, under age 15 should have parent
present, not recommended for children under age 11.
Eric King
4 p.m.
Performing live at Outer Limits Brewing.
Ride In!
5 p.m.
Dinner served and band The Group playing 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Country Girl
Diner in Chester.
Live Music
5 p.m.
On the deck at Moguls Sports Pub. 2360 Killington Rd. in Killington.
Brooks Hubbard
5 p.m.
At The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.
Ryan Fuller
5:30 p.m.
Performing live at the Rutland Country Club.
Daniel Brown
5:30 p.m.
Performing live at the Summit Lodge in Killington.
Bob Kennedy
5:30 p.m.
Performing live at Mangiamo’s Ristorante in Ludlow.
Eric and George
6 p.m.
Performing live at Jax food and games.
Frank Chase
6 p.m.
Piano man performs at the Foundry, 63 Summit Path in Killington.
Jenny Porter
6 p.m.
Performing live at Flannels Bar and Grill in Mendon.
Krishna Guthrie
6:30 p.m.
Performing live at Du Jour VT in Ludlow.
Movie Night 10,000th Anniversary Extravaganza
7:30 p.m.
Outdoors, behind the Main Street Museum in White River Junction.
Show up at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at sundown. 58 Bridge St.
MISS & MRS. VERMONT AMERICA
PAGEANT at WEST RUTLAND
TOWN HALL
FRIDAY, AUG. 28 at 7 p.m.
Prelude to the 200
7 p.m.
The wild-and-crazy Enduro Series returns to Cevil’s Bowl Speedway
for a 50-lap race. Buy tickets online in advance at buytickets.at/devilsbowlspeedway
or the night of until capacity is reached.
Drive-in: “Jurassic Park”
7:30 p.m.
At the Jack McKernon drive-in in Brandon’s Estabrook Park. $25/
vehicle, tickets at paramountvt.org.
Submitted
Drive-in movie: “Apollo 13”
8:15 p.m.
Head to the Bethel Drive-in. $10 adults,
$5 children, under 5 free. Cash only, no
reservations required.
Sat night with Dj Mega
10 p.m.
Spinning live in Center Street Alley in
Rutland, 21+ with ID.
SUNDAY,
AUG. 30
2020 Eurobuilt Car Show &
Charity Auction
8:30 a.m.
At the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland.
More info at Eurobuiltvt.com.
Self(s) Healing Experience (SHE)
11 a.m.
Join Rhonda Lenair, known as ‘The Healer of addictions’
for a conference call where you will be primed to enter pure multitudinous
calm, bliss and love. RSVP to barry@lenair.com to receive the
call-in number.
Jim Yeager
12 p.m.
Performing live at Mont Vert Cafe in Woodstock.
Duane Carleton
4 p.m.
Cowboy’s Ride Benefit for the Rutland Humane Society with Duane
Carleton at Mogul’s Bar and Grill.
Sammy B
5 p.m.
Performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Kevin Atkinson
5 p.m.
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.
Jenny Porter
5 p.m.
Performing live at Jax Food and Games.
Aloha, the Outdoor Recital
8 p.m.
Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents a special screening of their
2020 video recital. $40 per car and open to the public at the Vermont
State Fairgrounds.
Drive-in: “Apollo 13”
8:15 p.m.
Head to the Bethel Drive-in. $10 adults, $5 children, under 5 free. Cash
only, no reservations required.
Calendar > 14

14 • CALENDAR
The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
Calendar:
from page 13
>
MONDAY, AUG. 31
Drop in Pickleball
9 a.m.
All levels welcome to play at Meadow Street Park in Rutland. All equipment
supplied.
Fit and Fun
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds exercise classes at the Godnick Adult Center. 1
Deer St. in Rutland.
Outside Yoga
10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the Pittsford Rec. Dept. $15 a class, 5 classes $50. Register:
PetrasWellnessStudio@gmail.com or (802)345-5244.
Sammy B
4:30 p.m.
Performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Monday Group Trail Run
6 p.m.
Join Slate Valley Trails for this socially distanced group trail run. Meet at
the Fairgrounds Trailhead parking lot at 131 Town Farm Road in Poultney.
Expect at least a 5 mile run at a social pace with some elevation
gain for a standard run.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1
Line Dance: Country
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds dance classes at the Godnick Adult Center.
Advance registration required, call 802-773-1853. Come for a fun cardiovascular
workout with both new and old-line dances. No experience
necessary. No partner needed. 1 Deer St. in Rutland. $5
Jim Yeager and Friends
5 p.m.
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in Quechee.
Live Music
5 p.m. Live performance at Jax Food and Games in Killington.
>
Maznio:
from page 3
involved in. She worked
for the Killington resort in
ticketing from 2000 to 2012.
Penny enjoyed working,
tennis, kayaking, camping,
playing games (Farkle &
dominos), Tuesday night
meetings, relaxing at her
special place in the Florida
Keys and whenever she
could get her whole family
together in one state. Survivors
include her husband
Wally Maznio and her
children Stacey and Jimmy
Maznio of Killington; her
brothers Edward Sullivan
and Brian Sullivan of
Plymouth, Massachusetts;
her sister in law Patricia
Southard of Oceanside,
New York; and many cousins,
nieces and nephews.
Penny was predeceased
by her brother Paul T. Sullivan,
Jr. of Atkinson, New
Hampshire.
Her smile and wit will
be missed by all who
knew her.
A celebration of life will
be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1
at The Foundry Restaurant
in Killington from 2-5 p.m.
with all Covid-19 requirements
being adhered to.
>
Odell: Active community member with a flair for the dramatic
from page 3
retired after 33 years of service. During
(and after) his role as secretary for
the Nickwackett Hose Co., he put his
imaginative spin on the reading of their
quarterly reports. Odell helped create the
annual Pittsford Haunted House fundraiser
in 1980 and devilishly participated
nearly every year. Odell also served on
the Lothrop Elementary School Board for
22 years, including as director and chair.
At Grace Congregational United
Church of Christ, he served on the music
committee, enjoyed singing in the sanctuary
choir, and was the famous roll baker
for the annual Harvest Dinner for many of
>
his 28 years of membership.
Odell attended the SUNY Maritime
College and Hobart College (New York). He
graduated from the Culinary Institute of
America (New York) in 1974 and the College
of St. Joseph in 2000.
A celebration of life service will be
held at a later date. Memorial contributions
may be made to Grace Congregational
UCC, 8 Court St., Rutland, VT
05701 (or tithe.ly/give?c=306316, type:
Memorial Fund), or to the Pittsford Fire
Dept., P.O. Box 10, Pittsford, VT 05763.
Arrangements are by Tossing Funeral
Home.
Austin: Left a legacy of love and kindness to all who met him
from page 3
grandchildren find joy in this public recreation area.
John was never one to let the grass grow under his feet. When he retired from his residential
construction business, he used that time to perfect his tennis game, took up the
game of golf and skied as much as possible – all into his late 80’s.
John’s greatest love was reserved for his family. He married Marion (Pfost) in October
1950 and they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. He is survived by
his son, Kenneth (& Teri) Austin of Poultney; his daughter, Gail (& Greg) Howard, West
Ossipee, New Hampshire; and, youngest daughter, Janice (& Lee) St. Onge, of Stowe. His
grandchildren include Kate (& Cory) Austin-Avon, Glens Fall, New York; Erika (& Rafae
Khan) Austin, South Burlington; Matthew (& Sammi Liang) Howard, Manhattan, New York;
Patrick (& Ashley) Howard, Mamaroneck, New York; Mackenzie St. Onge, Park City, Utah;
and Austin St. Onge, Stowe. Great-grandchildren, “his little darlins” as he called them (and
grandchildren), include Henry, Daniel, and Elizabeth Austin-Avon and Paul Howard. He is
also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, three
brothers and three sisters.
John left a legacy of love and kindness to all who came in contact with him. He spent the
last two years of his life at The Pines nursing home, where he received excellent care and
kindness from The Pines staff. He always had a smile and a “thank you” for his caregivers.
Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. There will be no
calling hours. The family held a 90th birthday party for John in 2017, where so many of his
friends and family came to celebrate his life. We are grateful that he had a chance to hear
from his friends and family directly how much he meant to them. It is impossible to sum
up 93 years of a life so well lived, but if you were to try, his son-in-law Greg Howard captured
the essence of who John was the best at his 90th party: “John has done something that I’ve
never known anyone else to do. I have never heard him say anything negative or a mean
thing about anybody. I mean literally anybody. That is a great thing to try and achieve.”
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for contributions in memory of John Austin to
either (1) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at michaeljfox.org/
donate or by mail at Donation Processing, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014,
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014; OR, (2) The Church of the Wildwood, wildwoodumc.org P.O.
Box 37, Chittenden, VT 05737.
Red Clover Inn & Restaurant - Reopening Weekend Special
One Pound Maine Lobster Dinner!
Enjoy a taste of the shore in Vermont.
Outdoor dining (weather permitting) | Private indoor dining | Takeout Available
Live Jazz this Thursday Night (outdoors, weather permitting)
Open for dining Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays | Reservations recommended
We can't wait to see you!
Restaurant open Thursday-Saturday, 5:30-9 pm
802.775.2290 | www.redcloverinn.com
7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT
Just off Route 4 in the heart of the Killington Valley

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 PUZZLES • 15
WORDPLAY
‘Vaccine’ Word Search: Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally and backwards.
SUDOKU
Solutions > 25
How to Play
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku
puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one
of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any
row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
ACUTE
ADJUVANT
ADVERSE
ALLERGY
ANTIBODY
ANTIGENS
ANTIVIRAL
ATTENUATED
BACTERIA
BOOSTER
BREAKTHROUGH
CHRONIC
COMBINATION
COMMUNICABLE
CONJUGATE
CONTRAINDICATION
DISEASE
EFFICACY
EPIDEMIC
EXPOSURE
IMMUNITY
INFECTION
VACCINE
VIRUS
Guess Who?
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Solutions > 25
CLUES ACROSS
1. Slopes
7. Attacks
13. One who has left
prison
14. Goes against
16. Atomic #37
17. Home of The
Beatles
19. Mac alternative
20. A common
boundary with
22. Fluid in a plant
23. Genus that
includes scads
25. Longer of the
forearm bones
26. Gradually
disappears
28. AI risk assessor
29. Type of whale
30. Jaws of a
voracious animal
31. Patriotic women
(abbr.)
33. Ancient Egyptian
God
34. Obsessed with
one’s appearance
36. Erase
38. A type of smartie
40. Nostrils
41. Influential French
thinker
43. Popular K-pop
singer
44. One point south
of due east
45. Payroll company
47. Moved quickly
on foot
48. Bar bill
51. An idiot
53. Indicates silence
55. Protein-rich
liquids
56. Rhythmic patterns
58. Scatter
59. Belongs to bottom
layer
60. Impulsive part of
the mind
61. Carousel
64. Type of degree
65. Ornamental
molding
67. Locks in again
69. Sounds the same
70. Come into view
CLUES DOWN
1. Speak rapidly
2. Trauma center
3. River in W. Africa
4. Ancient Greek
district
5. Bulgaria’s
monetary unit
6. Children’s ride
7. Absorbed liquid
8. Markets term
9. Retail term
recording sales
10. Automaton
11. Spanish form of
“be”
12. Divide
13. Malaysian sailing
boat
15. Writers
18. Cool!
21. Popular tourist attraction
studio
24. Sets free
26. An enthusiastic devotee
of sports
27. Unhappy
30. Alternate term for Holy
Scripture
32. Influential French scholar
35. What thespians do
37. Local area network
38. Free from contamination
39. Coastal region of Canada
42. Sun up in New York
43. High schoolers’ exam
46. Fathers
47. Call it a career
49. Suitable for growing crops
50. Rose-red variety of spinel
52. Orange-brown in color
54. Lowest point of a ridge
between two peaks
55. Late TNT sportscaster
57. A way to wedge
59. Cold, dry Swiss wind
62. Hockey players need it
63. Something highly prized
66. Atomic #45
68. Top lawyer
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16 • The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
This week’s living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!
Artist ‘breathes life’ into ceramics at the Brandon Artists Guild
Aug. 28- Oct. 9—BRANDON— The Brandon Artists
Guild (BAG) is open for business and featuring a
new exhibit by ceramic artist-member Dasha Kalisz.
A Space Within, runs from Aug. 28 through Oct. 9. The
exhibit opens with a free reception to meet the artist on
Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Covid protocols will
be followed. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other hours by chance.
Native Vermonter Dasha Kalisz finds the emotional
center of her pieces by combining wheel-thrown
forms with traditional and nontraditional surface
methods. Her “Lung” series breathes new life into
ceramic sculpture in a style that is whimsical, clinical
and topical.
Kalisz began her investigation of the function and
dysfunction of the lungs a year ago when her father
passed away from a chronic lung disease. The journey
led her to more sculptural forms, often assembling
them with found objects. “My sculptures explore
the spaces between human biology and mechanical
mechanisms,” Kalisz explained.
Kalisz’s process is to throw traditional forms on the
potter’s wheel and then construct them into sculptures.
Traditional vases and bottles will also be on display.
“I want the viewer to see how these shapes could be
transformed into sculpture, so I kept some as functional
pottery,” said Kalisz.
Kalisz earned her MFA from Maine College of Art
this year. She graduated from Burlington College with
a BA focusing on ceramics and art history. Kalisz has
traveled extensively in North America and Europe and
is a member of the Brandon Artists Guild and has juried
into The Clay Studio National 2020 in Philadelphia,
the Paper and Clay Show at Utah State University, and
has participated in the Emotional Value Auction in
Topsham, Maine. She is a public-school arts educator
dedicated to cultivating creativity.
The Brandon Artists Guild is an artist-run gallery
with approximately 35 exhibiting members and additional
supporting members. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
cultural organization, the BAG supports the visual arts
through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, and
educational programs. For more information visit
BrandonArtistsGuild.org.
Courtesy Brandon Artists Guild
Dasha Kalisz

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 LIVING ADE • 17
Come Alive Outside holds
t-shirt design contest
Located within Pine Hill Park in Rutland, the Pine Cone Adventure Forest is a magical
trail that consists of 12 natural play stations with interesting themes and interactive play
suggestions such as “Stick City,” “Stump Hop,” and “The Troll Bridge.” The winning design
will be used to inspire its new Pine Hill Adventure Forest T-Shirt!
The trail was created by Come Alive Outside in partnership with Rutland Recreation &
Parks, Wonderfeet Kids Museum, the Vermont Dept. of Health, and the Pine Hill Partnership
with the purpose of getting more children and their families active and enjoying
spending time in nature.
This contest is open to all ages. Entries must be original creations of the contestant and
must be submitted electronically in any of the following art file formats: JPEG, AI or PDF.
Entries must be emailed to Arwen@comealiveoutside.com by Sept. 18. The winner will
receive a free t-shirt and a bag of Come Alive Outside swag!
Courtesy of Lenair.com
Find inner peace and calm
amid these trying times
Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m.—Rhonda
Lenair, known as “the healer of addictions,”
reknowned medical intuitive,
and founder of the Self(s) Healing
Experience (SHE) will host a conference
call on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
SHE is a transformational life changing
encounter renown for producing predictable
miracles. Through what SHE
offers privately, self-destructive, selfdefeating
habits, cravings, thoughts,
stress, fear, and negativity are primed to
quickly and effortlessly be outgrown.
Lenair has been commissioned by
royalty, Hollywood celebrities and
has been seen by tens of thousands of
people from all walks life for over three
decades.
Rhonda Lenair has been featured
in Elle magazine, Good Housekeeping,
The Discovery Network and many
major publications.
This Sunday she will be offering a
conference call where participants will
be primed to enter and be centered in
pure multitudinous calm, bliss and love,
and learn more about all SHE offers.
During these challenging and difficult
times of uncertainty that can be confusing
and sometimes fearful, Lenair will
provide words that will feed participants
spirit, and nourish their soul.
Space is limited so RSVP by calling
802-537-3222, leave your name and contact
number to receive the access code.
For more information or to read
testimonials visit lenair.com/clientswords.
Till I Die hosts charity golf
tournament
You are cordially invited to participate
in the 1st annual Till I Die “Member Guest
HappyShack” Open Invitational Golf
Tournament. Hosted by the Killington Golf
Course, 227 E Mountain Rd, this will be a
charity tournament to benefit Vermont
Adaptive and one helluva good time.
Please join on Thursday Aug. 27 at 11
a.m. for a shotgun start and 18 holes of
bliss. Overuse of movie quotes, costumes,
and distractions are to be expected.
We have a lot of fun surprises waiting
for you including the long drive marshmallow
contest, hockey stick putting
competition, par 3 antics, appearances
Aug.
27
by Lacey Underall, the Gopher, Chubbs,
and Bob Barker, and holes sponsored by
our fantastic partners.
Caddies are not provided, but encouraged.
There will be awards and prizes
galore. Included in your greens fees will
be your very own golf cart, swag bags,
lunch, a post tournament celebration
hosted by Till I Die, Caddyshack and
Happy Gilmore movie screenings and
more to come.
Cost is $125 for a single and $400 for
a foursome. For more information visit
facebook.com/events/123137788720020
or email info@tillidie.com.
Green Mountain National
YOUR NEXT GOLF ADVENTURE IS HERE
Visit gmngc.com for the current
playing and clubhouse guidelines.
call the pro shop today to book
a tee time 802-422-4653
Gracie’s Grill is open for inside & patio serVice
Barrows-Towne Rd, Killington, VT 05751 | (802) 422-4653 | www.gmngc.com

18 • LIVING ADE
The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
From Recovery to Renewal and
Resilience
Virtual forum held Aug. 27 in Rutland
The coronavirus pandemic has hit
Vermonters and their communities
hard. As the summer brings re-openings
and a partial restart of the economy,
coming together to discuss strategies
that accelerate recovery and build ongoing
resilience is vital.
The Local Solutions and Community
Action Team established by Gov.
Phil Scott invites you to join a virtual
forum, Aug. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This is one of 14 forums being held
across the state, in every county.
Ed Bove, executive director of the
Rutland Regional Planning Commission
said, “Similar to the core values of the
RRPC, the Local Support and Community
Action
Team’s Rutland
County Covid-19
Recovery Forum
will provide a resource
for towns
and businesses,
a platform for
ideas, and inspire
a vision for the
future.”
Rutland County Covid-19 Recovery
Forum agenda:
• 6:30 p.m. - Opening Session
Inn at
“We all have a part and a
responsibility in answering
the pandemic and
working toward economic
recovery,” said Costello.
• 6:40 p.m. – Breakouts
• Business Support, Workforce
Development & Telecommunications
• Education & Child Care
• Building Community Unity & Addressing
Racial Inequities
• Housing & Homelessness
• 8:10 p.m. - Closing Session
The Action Team was convened in
mid-April as part of the task force and
charged by Governor Scott with identifying
and sharing regional and community
recovery initiatives and uncovering
gaps in recovery efforts to ensure equitable
distribution of resources, especially
in rural areas and underserved populations.
Recovery
visiting teams
of federal, state,
regional, nonprofit,
and business
leaders and
experts will attend
each forum
to share recovery
strategies from across the state.
The recovery visit forums are being
coordinated and facilitated by the
Vermont Council on Rural Development
Recovery > 21
L ng Trail
Race to the top of Vermont
Aug. 29-30—Catamount Trails Association
has called its Northeast Delta
Dental Race To The Top Of Vermont the
hardest race anyone can do, and that
statement is even more true this
year.
This year, since playing
together safely is out,
they’ve gone virtual. The
plan is pretty simple. Participants
earn chances to
win a bunch of sweet prizes
by accumulating vertical on
foot or bike during a 36-hour
challenge period on Aug. 29-30.
Participants will receive (1) entry
for every 250 feet climbed, and you
can earn as many entries as you want
Aug.
29-30
or can. Just one trip up your favorite
mountain... something like Killington
Peak, Camel’s Hump or Mt Mansfield...
would be worth at least eight entries,
and you’ve got a whole weekend!
They have over $500 in cash
to giveaway, and great prizes
from the Outdoor Gear
Exchange, Dynafit, Concept2,
Switchback Brewing,
REI, the Commodores
Inn, BootDoc, and more.
You can’t win if you don’t participate!
So sign up today, invite a friend and
help support the “coolest” non-profit in
Vermont. For more information and to
register visit rtttovt.com.
Easy ways you can help RCHS
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is fortunate to get a lot of community support
and there are many people who want to help the organization and the animals they
care for. Here are a few easy ways supporters can help RCHS. Shop at Amazon using AmazonSmile
and select RCHS as your charity of choice. Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible
Amazon purchases to RCHS. Search online using Good Search and/or iGive and RCHS
will get money each time you search and/or shop through their participating businesses.
Download the Walk For A Dog app on your phone and raise funds for RCHS every time you
walk, run or bicycle! Drop redeemable bottles and cans in the shed at the RCHS shelter in
Pittsford or at Green Mountain Bottle Redemption at the Howe Center in Rutland. Just tell
them they’re for RCHS. Donate your spare change in the dog banks many local merchants
have on their counters. Your spare change can help save a life. Please thank the merchant
for supporting the animals. To learn more about any of these programs visit rchsvt.org or
contact the RCHS business office at 802-483-9171.
McGrath’s
Irish Pub
Inn at
L ng Trail
Deer Leap
2.2 mi. from
start to
Pub Open Daily
Noon - 8 p.m.
Serving Lunch & Dinner
Take-Out
cGrath’s
cGrath’s
Rte. 4 between Killington & Pico
802-775-7181
innatlongtrail.com
Rooms & Suites available
McGraths
McGrath’s
McGrath’s
Irish
Irish Pub Pub

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 LIVING ADE • 19
Shop small.
Win big.
Win $500 in Downtown Rutland
Courtesy of Ludlow Rotary Club
Ludlow Rotary Club provides
children’s books through Dolly
Parton’s Imagination Library
LUDLOW—School closings, stay home orders, social distancing and other aspects of
the coronavirus pandemic have brought Vermont families back together. Our youngest
children now need more things to do at home than ever before. The Dolly Parton Imagination
Library can help preschool children cope with the “new normal.”
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality
books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. Dolly
was inspired to start this program by her father’s inability to read and write.
After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. At first, books were only distributed
to children living in the Tennessee county where Dolly grew up. So far, over 142 million of
these free books had been mailed to children living in the United States, Canada, United
Kingdom, Australia and the Republic of Ireland. Imagine the excitement the currentlyregistered
1,648,000 children feel receiving these gifts.
Since 2012, the Ludlow Rotary has made this Imagination Library program a reality in
Mount Holly, Ludlow, Plymouth and Cavendish. With the help of local educators, a large
proportion of children residing in our area are now registered to receive these books.
The Imagination Library program mails a new, age-appropriate book into the homes of
children every month. Dolly’s Imagination Library is designed to inspire the love of reading
in children by spending time with family and friends sharing these wonderful books
together. The signature book of the program, “The Little Engine That Could,” is recognized
by most parents. Dolly understands that reading is the key to a strong education, and that a
child’s imagination is the center of his or her dreams and creativity. By combining the two,
this program inspires children to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more.
Registration cards can be requested from, and mailed back to, the Ludlow Rotary, PO
Box 216, Ludlow, VT 05149. The privacy of the children is strictly honored. The books are
addressed and mailed directly to the children, much to their delight. The mailings start
about six weeks after the date of registration.
For additional information, please contact David Almond at davidkalmond44@gmail.
com. Further information about the Ludlow Rotary, its projects and membership opportunities
are available at ludlowrotary.com.
Make art and enjoy wildlife
An art contest sponsored by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept.
invites participants to get outside and help
celebrate 100 years of Wildlife Management
Area (WMA) conservation with an art
contest commemorating Vermont’s legacy
of wildlife-based recreation and healthy
lands and waters.
In 1920, Sandbar Wildlife Management
Area in Milton became Vermont’s first area
conserved specifically for the benefit of
fish and wildlife. Over the course of the
past 100 years, Vermont has conserved 100
WMAs, protecting more than 130,000 acres
of important habitat for fish, wildlife and
plants, as well as providing opportunities
for wildlife-based recreation. This great
milestone of conserving 100 WMAs in 100
years is the result of dedicated conservationists,
including hunters, anglers, bird
watchers, and many others.
Competition will be held in five age
groups from August through Oct. 9. Entries
may include media such as paintings,
drawings, collages, photographs, poetry,
audio, video, or anything else that can be
shared digitally. Prizes will include $300
for the first, second and third place winners
provided by the Vermont Federation
of Sportsman’s Clubs, with additional
monetary prizes, a WMA guide, “Wetland-
Woodland-Wildland” book, Green Mountain
Conservation Camp discounts, and
lunch with a scientist.
Winners will be announced on Nov. 13.
For more information visit vtfishandwildlife.com/wma-art-contest.
D O WNTOWNRUTL A ND.C O M
Retail
PASSPORT
a Downtown Rutland
shopping promotion
August - September 2020
Travel downtown to:
step 1: Pick up a passport
Visit us online for partcipating locations!
step 2: shop small
Each time you spend $10 or more at a
downtown shop you’ll get a stamp.
step 3: enter to win
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is pleased to announce that it will be hosting new exhibitions
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Yester House
The late summer/early fall Yester House solo exhibitions,
opened on Aug. 22, showcasing eight artists from around
the region. Each artist was handpicked to show their work
in one of SVAC’s galleries. The artwork selected varies from
impressionistic 2-D paintings to abstract sculptures, textile
arts, photography and collage. These exhibitions will be on
view from Aug. 22 through Oct. 4, 2020.
Exhibiting artists include Dona Mara Friedman, Patty
Hudak, Matthew Lerman, Deborah Liljegren, Carol Mac-
Donald, Kathy Stark, Emily Tirioni and Judith Rey with
Denis Versweyveld.
Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum
In honor of the centennial of the 19th Amendment,
which ensures women the right to vote, Southern Vermont
Arts Center is presenting an exhibition series titled “Women
Take Wilson.” The second installment of exhibitions
in SVAC’s “Women Take Wilson” series will open on Sept.
5 featuring a major two gallery exhibition by photographer
Adrien Broom and a large-scale installation by artist
Patty Hudak. The artists featured in this exhibition series
individually exemplify what it means to be a successful
woman artist in today’s society. These exhibitions will be
on view from Sept. 5 - Nov. 1, 2020. They will celebrate the
opening with an outdoor reception on Saturday, Sept. 5
from 3-5 p.m.
“Two Sides of a Dream” - Adrien Broom
Photographer and set designer Adrien Broom presents
her exhibition “Two Sides of a Dream.” Broom travels
world-wide to create her fantastical scenes. The Wilson Museum
will feature two bodies of Broom’s work—”The Color
Project” and “Holding Space.”
“There, Through the Broken Branches, Go” - Patty Hudak
“There, Through the Broken Branches, Go,” responds
to the experience of moving through the woodlands of
Vermont. The seven panels of transparent fabric, each
measuring 15 feet in height, are painted with pigments.
They hang adjacent to each other, creating a transparent
veil that invites the viewer to contemplate the act of
passing through.
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Recovery: Covid Recovery Forum online hosted for Rutland County, Thursday, Aug. 27
from page 18
(VCRD), in partnership with local
and regional partners. VCRD is a
non-profit, non-partisan organization
dedicated to the advancement
of Vermont communities. In the
past 20 years, VCRD has worked
with over 75 communities to bring
residents together to share ideas
and move toward common solutions.
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>
from page 7
representatives and senators could be voting on major bills
at the same time the ballots for their re-election are being
sent out from the Secretary of State’s Office. Will that have
an impact one way or another?
Senate leader Tim Ashe (D/P-Chittenden County) lost
his nomination bid for Lt. Governor to political newcomer
Molly Gray. Potentially a lame duck, will that change the
direction of the Senate? Maybe not given Ashe’s determination
to get bills done and Senator Balint, the current
majority leader, poised to become the next Senate leader
next session.
With an increase in approval ratings for his handling of
the pandemic, will Governor Scott be in a better position
to shape some of the legislation likely coming his way
in the coming month? A major climate bill may be a test
given his stated opposition to the lawsuit provision in the
bill, H.688.
Thanks to a lowering of the deficit projection, the governor’s
budget proposal does not include any tax increases
or program cuts. Overall, most agency budgets are down
about 3% from earlier requests.
In the past week, the administration unveiled a plan to
use the remaining federal CARES funds to help individuals
and businesses, especially the hospitality industry.
The legislature had put aside approximately $200 million
of the federal funds in hopes the rules on how the money
could be spent were modified by Congress. To date, that
has not happened, so Scott has proposed several economic
initiatives that will need approval by the Legislature. The
measure includes:
• $50 million to Vermont households to be spent at
local businesses ($150/family)
• $50 million for hospitality industry grants
• $23 million in economic recovery grants to small
businesses and some non-profits
• $10 million to promote tourism in the fall and
winter
Here are a few other bills to watch:
Act 250
Last spring (pre-Covid), the House passed major
changes to the state’s 50-year-old land use law. In June,
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said, “We all have a part and a
responsibility in answering the
pandemic and working toward economic
recovery, and we know that
creative solutions are being developed
by local leaders throughout
the state. The county forums are a
starting point to share best practices,
consider further needs, connect
to resources, and gather ideas from
Harrison: Legislative session begins this week, many topics and a short session
each region to ensure that we are
moving forward together…together
we are VT strong.”
The forum for Windsor County
will be held Oct. 8 from 6:30-8:30
p.m.
All are welcome and encouraged
to join the forums. To register
visit vtrural.org/recovery. For more
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the chair of Senate Natural Resources tried unsuccessfully
to attach major parts of the bill to other legislation
for purposes of expediency. Senate leader Ashe has
indicated he expects a narrowed version of the bill to
pass the Senate.
Policing
Prior to adjourning in June, the legislature passed
S.219, which bans chokeholds and mandates the use of
body cams by state police. Two other bills, S.119, the use of
deadly force and S.124, various law enforcement provisions,
are both now under review in the House Government
Operations Committee.
Cannabis
A six member House-Senate conference committee
has begun meeting to bridge differences on S.54, which
sets up a tax and regulated market for recreational marijuana.
Before passage last spring, the House added an
unrelated provision to allow for primary seat belt enforcement,
which could prove to be a non-starter for the Senate.
House Speaker Johnson has indicated a willingness to
walk away from the bill if the Senate does not move in the
House’s direction.
Education
With K-12 schools re-opening Sept. 8 and a reluctance
of some groups to have any in-person classes, there could
be discussions among lawmakers. Whether the Legislature
will choose to get involved or not, is anyone’s guess.
Additionally, the nine-month state budget is certain
to bring up a discussion on what is appropriate for state
college bridge funding. Scott has included $30 million of
federal CARES funds, which may not be allowed as current
rules do not allow filling budget gaps.
In closing, I want to thank the voters in Bridgewater,
Chittenden, Killington and Mendon for your support in
the August primary elections. In addition to winning the
Republican primary, I was also declared the winner on the
Democratic ballot through write-in votes. I will appear on
the November ballot under both parties and hope to earn
your vote.
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drive, but I’m a bit of a control
freak. For some reason I feel responsible for our safety
and I’m always concerned that some idiot will drift
through the median and cause a horrific accident. I know
that can happen driving to the store, but long trips have a
way of easing drivers into a false sense of security. (I know
this from the countless times I’ve almost fallen asleep at
the wheel.)
Years ago, I used to rely on my music library to keep me
attentive. I would move from one CD to the next in a predetermined
order to keep my mind sharp. I also hit the
caffeine hard. If it was wintertime, I guzzled hot coffee; in
the summer, I tended to rely on soda.
I used this approach effectively for years. And then,
at some point, someone gave me an audiobook. I was
reluctant to listen at first, but ultimately, I gave it a shot.
That one experience completely revolutionized my driving
tactics.
I found audiobooks to be the perfect driving companion
for two important reasons:
The first was that the activity of listening to someone
read a story (as long as it’s interesting), has a way of keeping
your brain functioning at a high level. Unlike music,
which can lull you into sleepiness, audiobooks force you
to pay attention.
The second reason that listening to a book is conducive
to a better driving experience is its ability to rip
through time quickly. You can knock off six hours of
driving and not realize it if you have a good book keeping
your attention.
For these reasons, I have completely switched from
music to the spoken word whenever I travel. I say “spoken
word” because in the last couple of years I’ve actually
segued from audiobooks into podcasts.
The sheer mass of free podcasts available at this point
is astonishing. It doesn’t matter what subjects you find
interesting, I guarantee you someone is podcasting
about it at length. And whoever is podcasting, undoubtedly
has great guests on to enhance the experience.
Whether it’s politics, sports, outer space, or the belief
that you’re an animal trapped in a human body, there’s
a person out there podcasting valuable and interesting
information that you’ll want to hear. Some of my favorite
shows include “The Joe Rogan Experience” (which is the
most popular podcast in the world), “Making Sense with
Sam Harris,” and “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.”
And then there’s the podcast mini-series. These are
the real listening gems. Basically, these are episodic
series that delve into one topic for a limited time – almost
like a documentary broken into several parts.
I’ve fallen in love with this format – and so have millions
of other people based on the listening numbers.
Some of the more famous examples of these series are
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After collecting hundreds of
thousands of pounds of food for
Rutland County residents over its
existence and watching the need
balloon due to Covid-19, the GMP
Food Challenge is going digital with
cash donations that the Rutland
Community Cupboard can turn
into food for Vermonters needing
assistance.
“With record requests for folks
needing help, and a desire to assist
safely by reducing contact with the
repeated handling of grocery items,
the 2020 Food Challenge is changing
to help meet rapidly increasing
local needs,” said Green Mountain
Power Vice President Steve Costello.
“Now more than ever, we want to
encourage anyone in a position to
help to take part in the challenge
and donate to help ensure the
Community Cupboard can feed
anyone who needs food during
these difficult times.”
The challenge began Aug. 20 and
runs through Sept. 30. Donations
may be made securely through the
>
GMP Food Challenge adapts to
address local Covid impacts
Community Cupboard website, rutlandcommunitycupboard.org
or
by sending a check to Community
Cupboard/GMP Challenge, 65 River
St., Rutland, VT 05701. GMP will
make a donation from its charitable
fund to the Cupboard for every
donation made.
“Monetary donations go so much
farther,” Executive Director Rebekah
Stephens said. “They allow us to buy
the things our clients need most,
at much lower prices than donors
could hope to find.
“Whether someone gives $10
or $500, GMP will add $10 to every
donation, up to $4,000, with a goal
of raising at least $25,000 in total,”
Costello said.
In years past, businesses, clubs,
schools, churches, synagogues,
sports teams, and individuals participated
in the challenge, collecting
as much food as possible, with donations
matched by monetary contributions
from the GMP charitable
fund. This year, organizations and
individuals are encouraged to raise
Movie diary: Audio books and podcasts make time on the road fly by
from page 22
“Serial” and “S-Town,” both of which were amazing
to listen to. I’ve also discovered a few others that
have completely mesmerized me. These include “The
Shrink Next Door,” “Guru,” “Rabbit Hole,” and “Wind of
Change.”
Needless to say, I spent the entire 14-hour drive (28
hours both ways) gobbling up podcasts. And you know
what? I barely needed any caffeine to keep me alert.
You would think a motion picture, which basically
encompasses everything a podcast has plus visuals,
would have a much easier time telling a story. But in
truth, the visuals can sometimes ruin what your imagination
handles perfectly well.
This week’s film, “Tesla,” is a great example.
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and donate money instead, which
the Cupboard can use to purchase
food at a fraction of the cost of retail.
“Normally, many of our clients
are working people who just can’t
make ends meet,” Stephens said.
“Now, we are seeing 10 to 12 new
families every day – people we have
never seen before – due to layoffs
and furloughs from Covid-19. We
are providing more than 1,000 items
a day, on average, to county residents,
and we expect the need for
the year will be roughly double what
it was prior to Covid. The people we
serve desperately need help!”
Terry Jaye, operations manager
at Catamount Radio, signed on as
media sponsor because of the growing
need. “Rutland, as a community,
always steps up when the chips are
down,” Jaye said. “Well, the chips
are down right now for thousands of
our neighbors, and those of us who
can need to step up. Any donation
will help.”
Rutland South Rotary Club has already
contributed $1,400 to the cause.
Starring Ethan Hawke as the pioneering inventor,
“Tesla” is a film that takes strange chances in its approach
to storytelling. Normally, I’m a fan of unique
undertakings but this time I had difficulty buying into
director Michael Almereyda’s eccentric vision, even
though the main character, in reality, was as eccentric as
they come.
“Tesla” (released on Amazon Prime) is an interesting
biopic that highlights a very important historical
character. If you can get past the odd delivery, you may
actually enjoy it.
A quirky “C” for “Tesla.”
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Cruisin’ through the mountains
I could feel my braid begin to whip around
in all directions behind me as we took off from
the stop, leaving the dirt drive and heading
out onto the pavement. My right hip dropped
toward the road as my left side body squinched
in an effort to stay upright. Slowly, the power
behind the throttle began its roar as I fought
with gravity, wrapping my arms tighter around
the rider in front of me. My core muscles instinctively
engaged and my braid began to beat
faster, caught up in the wind of the open road.
As we come out of the first turn, my body began
to settle in and I rolled back into my little seat on
the rear of the motorcycle.
The living light of bioluminescent
organisms like fireflies, anglerfish,
and marine plankton is legendary.
The dazzling light shows put on by
synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky
Mountains National Park are so
popular that park managers have had
to institute a
lottery system
for viewing
them. An entire
recreation
industry has
grown up
The Outside
Story
By Brett Amy
Thelen
around kayaking
through
glowing surf
from Florida
to Washington.
And a
few years
Livin’ the
Dream
By Merisa
Sherman
Amphibians Aglow
ago, I even saw someone dressed as
a deep-sea anglerfish at a Halloween
concert – complete with glowstick lure
dangling from her forehead.
Now, there’s a different glow making
waves in the scientific community:
biofluorescence. Where bioluminescence
is produced by a chemical
reaction and results in light that is
immediately visible to the human eye,
biofluorescence is the absorption of
light by chemical compounds known
as “fluorophores” at one wavelength
(typically blue or ultraviolet) and reemission
at another (often blue, green,
or red). The exact mechanisms behind
biofluorescence vary by species and
are not always known, but pigments
containing fluorophores have been
documented in snail slime, damselfly
wings, and even penguin feathers.
Many animals can see ultraviolet (UV)
light, and therefore the biofluorescent
glow. Humans, however, must use
special tools – like blue lights and optical
filters – to perceive it.
Although scientists documented
UV fluorescence in plants as long
ago as 1845, vertebrate fluorescence
is a relatively novel field of research,
with new discoveries happening all
the time. In 2019, biologists learned
that all three North American flying
squirrel species glow bright pink in response
to UV light. They hypothesized
that fluorescence could be a form of
camouflage; flying squirrels use the
same habitat at the same time of night
as barred, barn, and great horned owls
– all of whom also fluoresce pink – so
the glow may help squirrels be seen as
fellow predators instead of prey.
In early 2020, Minnesota biologists
Jennifer Lamb and Matthew Davis
published the first comprehensive
study of UV and blue light biofluorescence
in amphibians. All 32 species
they tested – including five frogs
and four salamanders native to New
England – fluoresced in some way,
although glow intensity, color, and
pattern varied widely.
It is perhaps unsurprising that the
spotted salamander’s eponymous
spots fluoresced brightly, as did other
salamanders exhibiting bold patterns
and hues. However, even amphibians
without distinctive markings glowed,
sometimes in unexpected ways. Take,
for example, the marbled salamander,
whose teeth and toe bones fluoresced
under UV light like a neon green x-
ray. Its cloaca – the opening through
which both waste (urine) and reproductive
material (spermatophores
for males, eggs for females) passes –
gleamed brightest of all.
This spring, eager to sneak my
We were off. And rolling.
From one bead of the tire to the other, the
great iron horse swayed along the windy turns
of yet another Vermont road. You could almost
imagine the wheelbase extending as you sink
in the deepest part of the turn and then popping
you out at the end, so similar to the feel of
a deep slalom turn on skis. As you finish one
turn, the gravitational forces release and let you
roll the bike over to the next. It’s so beautiful
and calming, although I’m still not sure how
something can feel so like being in a slalom race
while simultaneously being like a newborn
babe being lulled to sleep in one of those side to
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own peek into the secret psychedelic
lives of my neighborhood amphibians,
I bought a handheld UV light
and headed out to a nearby pond on a
rainy night. One of the first thunderstorms
of the season had just swept
through, and scores of amphibians
were taking advantage of the wet
ground and swampy air to make their
way into and out of the water.
I shined my light on several species
as they paused pond side, starting
with an American toad. With the
exception of small fluorescent specks
radiating from the bony ridges atop its
head, the toad was woefully devoid of
glimmer. The bullfrog, spring peeper,
and leopard frog, however, did not
disappoint. When bathed in UV light,
the eyes of all three species emerged
from the darkness as gleaming bluegreen
orbs.
Why the glow? No one really
knows, at least not yet, although the
new study suggests some intriguing
possibilities. In moving between
aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems,
amphibians experience complex
light environments: light shining
through water, for instance, or
dappled by leaves on its way to the
forest floor. Many amphibians are
also active at night or twilight, when
blue and UV light are more prevalent,
and have eye structures that are
particularly sensitive to blue light.
It’s possible, then, that biofluorescence
helps amphibians find one
another in low- or changing-light
environments, with cloacal fluorescence
potentially playing a role in
courtship.
It’s a whole new world, and we’re
lucky just to bask in its mysterious
glow.
Brett Amy Thelen is Science Director
at the Harris Center for Conservation
Education in Hancock, New Hampshire.The
illustration for this column
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Your local garden centers will
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namely, daffodils, tulips and
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to find varieties of these flowers
with bloom times that span over
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the course of a month.
So why do bulbs need to be
planted in the fall when most
gardening chores are coming to an
end? Most of the spring-flowering
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they will begin to grow and bloom. In Vermont this happens
naturally every year. So just plant the bulbs in the fall and
they will get the required cold treatment. If you want to
experiment with some unusual bulbs be sure to select ones
that are hardy to Zone 3 or 4. I have found that protected areas
allow flowers to grow that won’t succeed in open areas.
The root growth of the bulbs starts in the fall and then the
bulbs rest throughout the winter. In spring when the warm
temperatures arrive the blooming process begins and our
How much will you
need for retirement?
Money
Matters
By Kevin Theissen
Looking forward > 28
“Will I outlive my retirement money?”
That’s one of the top fears for people who are starting
to prepare for their retirement years.
So I have to tilt my head a bit
when I see headlines that say,
“Here’s how much money Americans
think they need to retire
comfortably.”
$1.9 million is the number,
according to a nationwide survey
of 1,000 employed 401(k) participants
by a well-known financial
services company. In 2019, the
same survey reported the number
was $1.7 million. But this year’s
pandemic increased the total by
$200,000.
The figure is $1.9 million, a realistic figure for retirement?
It’s hard to say. The survey didn’t ask participants
how they arrived at that figure or what information they
used to draw that conclusion.
Determining how much money you need in retirement
is a process. It shouldn’t be a number that you pull out
of thin air. The process should include looking at your
current financial situation and developing an approach
based on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The
process should take into consideration all your potential
sources of retirement income, and also may project what
your income would look like each year in retirement. A
significant figure like $1.9 million does little good if you’re
uncertain what it means for your retirement years.
Ultimately, your ideal retirement is based on your
expectations of maintaining your standard of living
“forever” and then passing on something significant to
your family and friends. So, develop a retirement strategy
designed to help you pursue the retirement you deserve.
Kevin Theissen, is the owner of HWC Financial.

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 COLUMNS • 25
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By Merisa Sherman
Livin’ the dream: Hits the open road
from page 24
side rockers.
Just like in skiing, your body rotates to work with the
forces of nature, rather than against them. From the top
of your helmet through your spine and down into your
toes, everything is working in perfect harmony as the bike
become just an extension of your body. My feet are tucked
underneath me, on the tiniest little pegs, but I can feel every
little pebble in the pavement. The bike is my legs and the
tires my skis as we float along the pavement through the
green mountains.
What an absolutely wonderful place to ride! The sweeping
turns and rolling hills keep the bike moving beneath us
as we peacefully meander through the mountains. Each
turn is different and exciting — and never simple. It’s almost
impossible to be a passive, uneducated rider on our roads;
the Vermont rider must be active and attentive at all times.
Unless you’re on I-89 or Route 7, there are no long, boring
straightaways to just blast along on like in the movies.
The geometry of each turn must be calculated before even
thinking about engaging the lean on the bike, never mind
the science behind the most efficient and safe lane of travel
to be taken. It’s all consuming.
As your eyes constantly scan the road, they leave the
pavement and are blessed to be surrounded by the most
beautiful land in the world. Glowing green mountains rise
up on either side, each one so unique but still all connected.
Sometimes the pavement seems to mirror the ridge lines
above, weaving in and out of mountain ranges, stunning
state forests, rustic little towns and gorgeous farmland. The
bike dips for a 90 degree turn around a cow pasture or a
CBD farm after a few seconds of straightaway before climbing
the windy mountain path of a rugged notch road. At the
summit, the trees open up and all you see below is the great
state of Vermont herself, her green mountains rolling for
miles. A beautiful playground in all directions.
Even 20 minutes after a full rainstorm, the exposed roads
are dry as a bone while life under the canopy feels like a forgotten
rainforest. As the passenger, I can feel the constant
pricks of mud, being lifted by the tires from the wet road
and splattering a brown stripe all down my back and, sometimes,
down the back of my pants. I’m the first one to don
rain pants on a wet ride, but I’m not the one being pelted
by the wind when we actually do ride in the rain, which this
past week, happened quite a few times. The smart Vermont
rider keeps their rain gear tucked away in their jacket or
saddlebags.
We stop for lunch in a quaint little town and savor the
vibrant flavors of homemade ramen tossed with fresh local
produce and a tamari egg while sitting on the curb next to
our bikes. Curbside pickup definitely has its advantages
and we laugh with our friends as we reminisce about rides
gone by, plot the journey home and schedule our next
ride — and its food destination! There’s a favorite five-turn
sequence on this road, but this other one is freshly paved
and would feel so smooth under the tires… oh, the choices!
We triple check the bikes to make sure everything is
perfect and I tighten the hair tie at the bottom of my braid.
As usual, we’ve chosen the longest way home, with the most
amount of turns and hills, reluctant to bring about the end
to another motorcycle adventure through the countryside.
Blowouts and nail-biters: the final week of
the softball playoffs a mixed bag
The playoffs are under way and they started with a highly
contested battle between No. 2 seed Rock Warriors and No.
3 seed DTF, the defending champs.
The game started with a blast
by Tucker Zink, his first home run
since game one. That fired up DTF
and they added three runs with
two coming off a line drive double
by Judd “Magnum” Washburn to
take a 4-0 lead. Their defense shone
in the bottom of the first with first
baseman Joey Massores recording
Game Recap
By DJ Dave
Hoffenberg
Killington Softball League game recaps
the first two put-outs, but getting
out three was a challenge.
Rock tied the game off of three
errors and two walks by pitcher
Ronzoni Hacker. DTF and Ronzoni
shook that off and scored another four runs with two
coming off a rare double from Ronzoni to regain the lead
8-4. Rock put on a hitting clinic in the bottom, scoring seven
runs to take their first lead 11-8. DTF stranded two in the
third after Tall Tom Gilligan suffered a “Cold Beer K” to end
the inning. Rock also failed to score in the third.
Washburn came through again in the fourth, driving in
Tucker to cut the deficit 11-9. They had a chance for more
but just like Tall Tom, Angel Shannon ended the inning with
a “Cold Beer K” but he stranded the bases loaded. Big Kev
Duprey walked and scored for the third straight time to put
Rock back up three. They also had a chance for more with
the bases loaded but DTF recorded a rare triple play to end
the inning after Tall Tom made a diving scoop catch, then
threw out the runner at first and Massores threw to second,
catching that runner off base.
Hunter Pike scored for DTF in the fifth and Rock saw two
score to take a 14-10 lead. The Bash Bros, Tucker and Taylor
Zink both scored in the sixth to cut the deficit in half. It went
right back to four after Chad Lonergan’s two-run double.
DTF had one more chance but Colby Raymond made a
remarkable stretching, scoop catch on Josh “Purple Guy”
Souza to end the game.
The nightcap featured No. 1 seed Chinese Gourmet
versus the Rock Warriors with the winner going to the
Championship.
Rock got on the board first with Lonergan scoring and
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
then shutting down CG to end the first. Warren Bombardier
lived up to his name, hitting a bomb in the second for a 2-0
lead. Joe Doherty quickly erased that with a two run homer.
CG played some great defense in the third, shutting Rock
down 1-2-3 and then got their first lead off of Troy “Cowboy”
Gilbertson’s homer, 3-2. Rock had a big fourth, scoring five
with most coming off a homer by Ricky Thow. Doherty
scored again to cut the deficit to three and CG had a chance
for more but Jordan “Little T” Toler flew out to end the inning
with the bases loaded. Rock scored two in the fifth and
CG got three to put Rock up 9-7. They both scored in the
sixth with CG’s being a homer by “Dyno-Mike” Davis Jr. Josh
“Little Rock” Stevens made it 11-8 and his team shut down
CG 1-2-3 to end the game and send Rock Warriors to their
first championship in their first season.
The Loser’s Bracket began with DTF versus Karrtel in an
elimination game.
Karrtel was all over DTF in the first, practically hitting
through their order twice while scoring 10 runs. DTF did
not let that phase them. They practically hit through their
order while scoring six to face a 10-6 deficit after one inning.
DTF could not get out of their own way and committed
their fifth error in just two innings, which led to two Karrtel
runs. DTF got their first lead with a seven run second
inning, 13-12. Both Nate Swahn and Joey Massores hit
two-run bombs. Karrtel got one in the third but DTF got
four with three coming off a Brett “Sharapova” Regimbald
homer. Tall Tom stranded two, hitting into an inning ending
double-play, similar to the one he turned on Monday. They
each scored three runs the rest of the way with Massores
hitting another two-run shot.
DTF eliminated Karrtel 20-16.
DTF immediately faced First Stop Board Barn, in another
elimination game. This game was only close with the
seeding: No. 3 versus No. 5.
FSBB did not record a hit until the third and hit into two
double-plays. DTF scored multiple runs in every inning
they played except the second. FSBB was only down five,
until the fourth inning when DTF blew the game wide
open. DTF practically hit through their order twice, scoring
15 runs. Massores, Ronzoni and DJ Dave Hoffenberg each
recorded two hits and scored two runs in the inning. The
lone bright spot for FSBB was their fifth inning when they
scored five runs off three homers. Bobby Dederer hit his
Game recap > 28
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26 • PETS
The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
Rutland County Humane Society
RIGBY
Rigby is wise beyond her 3 years and likes to enjoy life.
She has so much love to give, but needs a special family
and would prefer to be an only pet. She is seeking a family,
who understands her activity level and embraces it! She
is friendly with children, but would prefer not to live with
them full time. Rigby becomes very attached to her humans
and would need someone who is home with her all the
time, as she does have separation issues.
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
GINGER - 1.5-year-old.
Spayed female. Pit mix.
Tan. I am hoping to find a
home that is very active -
hiking, jogging, swimming
etc.
RANDY - 10-year-old.
Neutered male. Domestic
Short Hair. Brown tiger.
Squirrel and I need to find
a quiet home together.
CURIO - 2-year-old. Neutered
male. Australian
Shepherd mix. White and
black. I am an energetic
fun-loving southern gentleman.
COCO - 3-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Short Hair. Black and
white. When I become
comfortable you will see
my true personality, which
is warm and loving.
BUTTERS - 8-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Short Hair. Brown tiger. I
am very sweet and social. I
also love a good lap to nap
on.
LOLA - 2-year-old. Spayed
female. Domestic Short
Hair. Black and white. I am
an affectionate girl, but I
may be initially shy.
LILAC
I’m a spayed 2-year-old Lab/hound Mix. I am a spirited
and active girl, who loves lots of attention. Shuffling
and adjusting to life’s changes is hard work. I can
get a little tense when I’m left alone, but am learning
ways to cope. I am timid of young children, so I would
do best with older kids. Cats get me extremely excitable
so I probably shouldn’t live with them either – sorry!
But, I wouldn’t mind living with another dog!
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
CATMAN - 4-year-old.
Neutered male. Domestic
Short Hair. Black and
white. I would do best in
a home with no small children
and no other cats.
BUTTER
3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short
Hair. Black and white. At first glance you will think
that I am shy, but once I am comfortable you will
see my true personality, which is warm and loving.
I may be a lap kitty once I am settled in. If you take
a peek at Coco, you might say we look like twins!
All of these pets are available for adoption at
Rutland County Humane Society
765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700
Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org
NINO - 5-year-old. Neutered
male. Domestic
Short Hair. Grey Tabby w/
white. I am the first to meet
you at the door when you
come in and rub up against
your legs to get your attention.
SQUIRREL - 8-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Short Hair. Black. I really
need to go come with
Randy since he is my best
friend.
ARIEL - 2-year-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Short Hair. Black. I am very
friendly, sweet and playful.
KEEN - 2-year-old. Neutered
male. Shepherd mix.
Brown. I am a busy little
bee! Constantly on the go
and very friendly and love
being with people.
MUNSTER - 5-month-old.
Neutered male. Domestic
Short Hair. Black. I think a
quiet home would be best
because I can get startled
easily.

The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020 HOROSCOPES • 27
Cosmic Catalogue
Copyright ©2020 - Cassandra Tyndall
Aries
March 21 - April 20
Your personal desires may be at
odds with your professional responsibilities
as your ruling planet,
Mars, clashes with Saturn. Finding
healthy outlets for any pent-up energy
can help keep you calm, cool and collected.
With your sixth house now active,
attention to health and wellness
rituals will help. Carving out time to
assess your personal priorities and
desires will encourage you to stay
focused.
Taurus
April 21 - May 20
Being kind to yourself will be important
this week, especially if
you’re struggling with anger or frustration.
This may stem from your own
self-undoing or not being fully aware
of your own limits. As Venus and Jupiter
align, looking at things from a
broader perspective may support you
in finding helpful solutions. A willingness
to bend rather than break may
give you the relief you’re looking for.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
You may experience frustration
within a particular social circle
or professional group as Mars clashes
with Saturn. While you may be keen
to get a situation moving, limitations
beyond your control may prevent
things moving forward. With the Sun
now illuminating your domestic and
family situation, you might be better
off investing some of your effort and
energy in decluttering your home or
spending time with family.
Cancer
June 21 - July 20
When it comes to your professional
progress, you may need
to realize that you need more support
than you think. This could be heeding
the stern wisdom of an authority
figure, or you may simply have to toe
the line. With Venus in your own sign,
you may have enough charm on your
side to help you get an important deal,
project or plan across the line. The
road ahead is bumpy, but your efforts
will be worth it.
Leo
July 21 - August 20
With the Sun having left your
sign for another year, it’s time
to turn your attention to your financial
goals and desires. Your dreams, plans
and goals when it comes to cash are
put inside your heart for a reason, so
don’t deny their importance. Even if
things feel heavy or tough, use this
as your fuel to propel you forward.
There will be a lot of work to do, but
it will be worth it.
Virgo
August 21 - September 20
Happy Birthday! The Sun lights up
your sign for the next four weeks,
inspiring you to stand strong in your
space and sovereign desires. From
this perspective, you’ll be able to address
any financial issues or conflict
within a relationship with confidence.
This may also pertain to the level of
effort or emotional energy you find
yourself investing into others. Begin
the process of reshaping and reintegrating
a more balanced approach.
Libra
September 21 - October 20
Tension at home or within a relationship
may be tricky to avoid
right now as Mars and Saturn activate
prominent areas of your solar horoscope.
While compromise is one of
your strong suits, you may have to
redraw a boundary or become more
confident in moving forward with
your own desires. This may require
time out from the situation to meditate
or reflect upon what your soul really
needs right now.
Scorpio
October 21 - November 20
Your diligent efforts behind the
scenes may begin to show signs
of paying off. As your ruling planet
clashes with Saturn, there is still a
long road head. That being said, the
Sun lights up your luckiest zone in
your horoscope, suggesting that a
breakthrough, important connection
or recognition can be had. It may pay
off to be a little more social for the
next month, or lean on your most significant
friendships.
Empowering you to lead a divinely inspired life.
Sagittarius
November 21 - December 20
You may feel restricted financially
and your ability to enjoy yourself
and have fun. As Mars and Saturn
clash, you may have to put the brakes
on romance or good times. That being
said, you’ve got the Sun lighting up
your career sector for the next month.
This may help you swing your energy
toward your professional goals or, you
may reassess your career path if your
current role isn’t sparking you joy.
Capricorn
December 21 - January 20
Tension may arise around a domestic
desire and your personal
limitations as Saturn, your sovereign
star, and Mars, clash. Avoid the rush
toward making swift progress at home
or being led by somebody else’s actions
or plans. A slow and steady approach
always wins the race for you,
and you may have to remind a domestic
partner or family member of that
this week whether they like it nor not.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 20
With the bulk of planetary action
in the corners of your
horoscope, it may be your internal
landscape that requires your attention
and focus. Attending to the personal
rituals that make you feel good, like
exercise or mediation will be a must.
If it’s your mental health that needs
TLC, be sure to take the time out to
seek modalities that can help ease any
stress, worries or anxiety.
Pisces
February 21 - March 20
The Sun in Virgo for the next four
weeks lights up your relationship
sector. Along with communicative
Mercury, this week is ideal for having
the conversations that life sometimes
gets in the way of. Topics involving
money and your goals, hopes and
wishes for the future may be on your
discussion list. These may be hard but
necessary conversations to have, but
will help bring new clarity and connection.
Cassandra has studied astrology for about 20 years. She is an international teacher of astrology who has been published all over the globe.
Achieve your goals
Like some kind of
endurance test, this week
you may feel challenged
to continue with what
you started. It may be
a personal pursuit or
a professional project
that may require more
energy, effort or time
than you originally
anticipated. As the first
tense angle between
Mars in Aries and Saturn
in Capricorn aligns as the
week begins, you’ll also
be officially ushered into
the remaining energy of
2020.
One qualitative difference
is that the Sun has
exited Leo, spending the
next four weeks in the
diligent, practical and
efficient Virgo. This may
support you in reducing
distractions and focusing
on the task at hand.
This renewed discipline
and attention to detail
can help you avoid short
cuts. That being said, you
may come across more
efficient ways of achieving
your goals. Whether
is a fitness regime, a
declutter of your home
or office space or simply
applying yourself to
an important task, the
cosmos supports your
endeavors. Provided
you’re willing to do the
work and open to ways of
improvement, you’ll be
surprised by what you’re
able to achieve this week.
Realign with your commitments,
strengthen
your inner resolve and
know that this cosmic
weather does have an
end point.
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28 • The Mountain Times • Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2020
Preserve your garden produce
for delicious winter meals
by Melinda Myers
All your hard work is paying off with a bountiful harvest.
Fresh produce is filling your garden, countertops, and refrigerator
while the garden keeps producing more. Preserve
some of your harvest to enjoy throughout the winter with
some tried-and-true or updated variation of food preservation
techniques.
Hanging bundles of herbs to dry is a long-time practice
that works. Harvest herbs in the morning just after the dew
has dried off the leaves. Rinse, allow them to dry,
and remove any damaged or dried leaves.
Gather the dry herbs into small bundles
and secure with a rubber band. Use
a spring-type clothespin to hang the
bundles from a clothesline or hanger
in a warm, dry, airy place out of direct
sunlight.
Extend the life, flavor, and nutritional
value of squash with proper harvesting
and storage. Only store blemish- and
damage-free fruits and vegetables to
reduce the risk of mold and decay developing
during storage.
Harvest zucchini when the fruit is 6
to 8 inches long and scalloped squash
when 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Store
these in a plastic bag inside the vegetable
crisper drawer in your refrigerator
for several days.
Wait to harvest winter squash when
the fruit is full-sized, and the rinds are
firm and glossy. The portion touching the
ground turns from cream to orange when the fruit is ripe.
Use a pruner to harvest the fruit, leaving a one-inch stem
on each fruit. Cure all winter squash, except for acorn, in
a warm, humid location. Then move to a cool, dry, wellventilated
area to store for several months. In the past,
gardeners stored these, potatoes, onions, and fruit in
wooden racks that maximized storage space and allowed
air to reach each layer of produce.
Boost your cabbage harvest with this trick. Remove firm
full-sized heads but leave the lower ring of leaves and roots
intact. The plant will form several smaller heads.
Harvest cucumbers based on how you plan to use them.
Pick the fruit when it is 1 ½ to 2 ½ inches long if you plan on
making sweet pickles. Allow the cucumbers to grow a bit
bigger, 3 to 4 inches, if dill pickles are on the menu. Harvest
those for slicing when the skin is firm, bright green and the
fruit is 6 to 9 inches long.
Turn a portion of your harvest into something delicious.
Fermentation is a relatively easy preservation technique
used for thousands of years. Preserve some of your cucumbers
as pickles, cabbage as sauerkraut,
and berries as preserves with fermentation.
Store fermented fruits and vegetables in a
cool, dark place or extend their shelf life by
canning the finished product. For most projects,
you just need the fruit or vegetables, water,
salt, and spices. The desired ingredients
are placed in a covered vessel, like a 3-gallon
fermentation crock. Weights are used to
keep the fruit and vegetables submerged in
water throughout the fermentation process.
If your garden is still producing when
frost is in the forecast, extend the harvest
season. Cold frames and cloches are triedand-true
techniques used for extending
the growing season. A modern method
employs floating row covers. These spun
fabrics allow air, light, and water through
while protecting plants from frosty conditions.
Cover the plantings and anchor the
fabric in place. Lift to harvest and enjoy several
more weeks and even months of gardenfresh
produce.
Select the storage and preservation methods that work
best for your garden produce, growing location, and
lifestyle. Once you enjoy homegrown produce in winter
meals, you will start growing more produce to eat fresh,
share and preserve.
Melinda Myers is the author of numerous gardening
books, including “Small Space Gardening.” Myers is a columnist
and contributing editor and was commissioned by
Gardeners Supply for her expertise to write this article. Her
website is MelindaMyers.com.
Game recap: Blow-outs and nail-biters
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from page 25
first ever, Smith Donelan and Colin “Hungry Like The” Wolf
hit the others. Swahny showed his speed in the sixth with
a two-run, inside-the-park home run. Ronzoni knocked
FSBB out of the playoffs with back-to-back CBKs looking to
Wyatt Mosher and Andrew Nevins with a final of 24-8.
Tucker Zink went 4 for 4 with two runs scored and a
RBI and Judd “Apples” Washburn went four for four with a
single, three homers, four runs scored and seven RBI.
Schedule
(All games played at Barstow School Lower Field)
Wednesday, Aug. 26:
Game 2 of the Championship 5:50 p.m. &
Game 3 (if necessary) 7 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31: All-Star Game 6 p.m.
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg
Looking forward: Believe it or not, it’s time to buy bulbs to plant this fall and enjoy come spring
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from page 24
gardens are full of color.
I enjoy planting bulbs as the cooler
temperatures are pleasant for working
outside compared to the heat we
all endured this summer. Planting
bulbs takes time and it is annoying to
find squirrels munching on them. So
how can you protect the bulbs from
becoming “dinner” for them?
There are several methods, some
easier than others. A quick method
is to lay chicken wire over the area
where you planted and stake it down.
You can also plant bulbs in wire
cages. Place the bulbs in the center
of the cage and fill the edges with
dirt so critters can’t gnaw around the
edges. Some people also use crushed
oyster shells in the planting area. The
squirrels don’t like the sharp edges of
the shells.
There are also scent-based
products that critters find offensive.
However, these wash away in the rain
and require frequent applications.
I have tried chicken wire but for a
flower garden that is 50 feet long like
mine that is a lot of work and expense.
So I just plant extra bulbs and accept
the fact that I will be “sharing” with
the squirrels. It’s hard for me to get
mad when I see how happy they look
with their treat!
It becomes a bit of a mystery
when I find a bulb lying in the garden
and have no idea where it actually
belongs. I push it back into the dirt
where I find it and in the spring when
a “lone soldier” tulip appears I just
chuckle.
This is a good time to take a look
at your garden and plan the layout of
bulbs you will be planting later on.
When choosing colors I have found
that lighter shades show up best
against garden soil or mulch. Yellow,
apricot, pale pink, light blue and
white are much more visible than
darker colors like purple or deep red.
However, if you mix in some dark
colors among the lighter ones they
are showcased nicely.
I have found that squirrels are
much less interested in digging up my
daffodil and hyacinth bulbs than they
are my tulip bulbs. For that reason I
am always looking for a bargain when
it comes to tulips. Usually the more
bulbs offered per bag…the better the
price. That way I don’t feel as bad when
I don’t see all of them rise up in May.
Hyacinths are becoming my new
favorite flowers. There are numerous
color choices and they have a
wonderful fragrance that truly speaks
of spring. I plant them near the city
sidewalk and people often stop to
enjoy their scent and sometimes they
snap a photo at the same time.
So shop around for bulbs, order
now if you can’t find what you want
locally but wait until October to plant
them. Then settle back for the winter
and look forward to seeing colorful
flowers in the spring.
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Cortina Inn: Is now Vista Senior Living
from page 1
Legionella, a bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ Disease.
The Bhaktas reopened the inn, which dates back to 1968,
soon after completing extensive work that involved
installing new well pumps and new boilers.
The Bhaktas have converted several struggling inns
to assisted living facilities in other states, including Massachusetts,
Florida and Colorado.
The former Cortina Inn will have a total of 29 units for
29 units for memory care, 22
units for assisted living and 16
rooms for independent living.
memory care, 22 units for assisted living and 16 rooms
for independent living.
Saxena said there’s been interest in the building but
the owners aren’t taking applications until they get permits
from the state. An official opening date has yet to
be announced. Saxena said the owners are still assessing
staffing needs and protocols that will need to be in place
due to the pandemic.
“Everyone has memories in [the building,]” Saxena
said. “Why not give Mendon and the Rutland area a
senior living community?”

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The Town of Killington seeks a Full-Time permanent
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work for the Town of Killington involves a variety of tasks
related to the Town roadways and buildings. Maintenance
workers are responsible for routine maintenance and repair
work. Duties typically require the use of a variety of tools and
vehicles. Overtime work is required, particularly during the
winter months, and is considered a condition of employment.
A newly hired employee must complete all training and safety
requirements and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the
areas of maintenance and/or construction activities. Work is
performed under the supervision of the Road Foreman.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurances;
paid vacation; paid sick time; paid holidays; health incentives;
golf privileges.
A complete job description is available on the Town’s
website: www.killingtontown.com
To apply: Complete Employment Application and provide
resume (if available) and mail to Town Manager, Chet
Hagenbarth at P.O. Box 429, Killington, VT 05751 or send via
email at: manager@killingtontown.com

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from page 30
HELP WANTED- Killington
Market: Cashier, Deli
Counter Help, Stock
Merchandiser. PT/FT Call
802-558-0793 to discuss
hours available.
CHEF WANTED - Italian
restaurant looking for sous
chef. Work side by side with
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is closed major holidays, a
nice perk in “the business.”
Email ‪peppinosvt@comcast.
net to set up an interview.
HELP WANTED- Kitchen,
line cooks, dishwashers and
waitstaff. Full time/part time.
Apply in person at Moguls
Sports Pub.
SEASONAL PARK
Attendant position at
Coolidge State Park in
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For more info and to apply
visit VTSTATEPARKS.COM/
JOBS
KILLINGTON RESORT
- Road Maintenance
Foreman to supervise and
perform road maintenance
year round. This Includes
snow removal for Resort
and some Town Roads.
parking areas, 5 base lodges
and other buildings. Visit
Killington.com/jobs to view
the complete job listing.
(800)300-9095 EOE
KILLINGTON RESORT-
Retail Inventory Coordinator
to manage retail software
system, receiving and
distribution of merchandise
and in coordination with
retail buyers develop and
administer an automatic
replenishment system for
core retail items. Responsible
for an understanding in retail
accounting and reporting.
Visit Killington.com/jobs to
view the complete job listing.
(800)300-9095 EOE
KILLINGTON RESORT–
Public Space Attendant
Grand Hotel. Responsible
for helping to achieve
ongoing guest satisfaction
by maintaining the
cleanliness and general
appearance of public areas
and corridors of the hotel.
Visit Killington.com/jobs to
view the complete job listing.
(800)300-9095 EOE
HOUSEKEEPER- Full time
year round/part time/flex
time positions available.
Starting immediately.
Bonus. Please call 802-
422-2300 or email gail@
thekillingtongroup.
com. The Cleaning
Crew, 10 West Park Road,
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is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968
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it illegal to advertise “any
preference, limitation or
discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, family status,
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Our readers are hereby
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Perched at the top of quiet, private Estabrook Road in North Sherburne, this exquisitely
renovated and furnished home is move-in ready. The fully updated three bedroom, three bath
property includes a septic permit for four bedrooms, allowing for future addition. Located within
the highly desirable Killington Elementary School district, $ 624,900
Bret Williamson
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Judy Storch
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77 Carver Street, Brandon, VT
$84,500 | MLS#4788407
9 Deer Street, Rutland City, VT
$155,000 | MLS#4815332
4 Taplin Road, Barre, VT
$545,000
3997 US 7 Route, Pittsford, VT
$89,900 | MLS#4803499
2826 Main Road, West Haven, VT
$199,000 | MLS#4818153
90 Center Street, Rutland City
$300,000 | MLS#4805730
237 Kinni Kinnic Lane, Poultney
$799, 000 MLS#4817250
233 Stratton Road, Rutland City, VT
$129,500 | MLS#4821043
206 Adams Street, Rutland City, VT
$244,000 | MLS#4823386
1851 York Street Extension, Poultney
$310,000 | MLS#4805347
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93 Baxter Street, Rutland City, VT
$135,000 | MLS#4816362
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$225,000 | MLS#4822291
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$374,900 | MLS#4796653
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• 4-level, 3BR/3BA, side of a mtn.
• Views of WhiteRiver
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• On sewer, electric & propane
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WORK FROM HOME
• 4BR, 3.5 BA, 3100 sq.ft.,
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• 2 car garage, priv. office
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• Sunporch, patio
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• Call for an appointment.
$365K
MTN GREEN – MAIN BLDG (#3)
• 1BR/1BA: $124K-$142,500
• Onsite: Indoor & Outdoor Pools,
Whirlpl, Restaurant, Ski & Gift
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Shuttle Bus
MINUTES TO PICO
• 4BR/2BA on each level
• Can be SFamily or Duplex
• Woodburning Fplc ea level
• Views of Pico
• Flat parking
• Hot tub $325,000
KILLINGTON TRAIL VIEWS
• 6BR/3BA, 2 acres, 2,600 sq.ft.
• Walk-out lower level
• Detached storage garage
• New septic system
• Furnished & equipped
• $379K
• 2-level, 3BR/3.5BA, 1,800 Sq.FT
• Wood burning fireplace, w/dryer
• Large jetted tub off a bedroom suite
• New furnace, wood & tile flooring
• On site: Indoor pool, full service SPA
• Furnished & equipped $325K
SKI IN-SHUTTLE OUT – TRAIL CREEK
• 2-level, 2BR/2BA+LOFT, 1,200 sf.,
fireplace
• Propane heat, skylight, stacked w/dryer
• Deck, mud-entry room w/bench/closet
• On site: indoor pool/whirlpool, rec room
• Owner’s closet, furnished & equipped
• 18-hole golf course across the road
$279K
LOCATION & OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• 3BR, 3BA, office area,storage space
• wood floors, lrg fireplc & hearth,
family rm
• paved driveway, 2-car garage
• turn-key home, furnished & equipped
• home freshly painted, inside & out
• winter retreat or full-time home
$664K
SKI-IN/SHUTTLE-OUT - WHIFFLETREE
ON DEPOSIT
• 1BR/1BA, 3rd level, $122K
• Updated, walk-out level, 1BR/1BA, $134,500
• New appliances, granite counters & tiled bath
• Energy-efficient radiators & new sliders
• Short walk to outdoor pool & playground
• Winter shuttle bus route, hi-end BR furniture
• Adjacent to golf course. Furnished.
KILLINGTON GATEWAY - BLDG B
• Located midway between Killington &
Rutland
• 1BR/1BA, 980 sq.ft, covered patio
• Gas fireplace, open living area
• On-site: common laundry rm, outdr pool,
tennis crt
• Owner’s lounge/rec room, low condo
fees $78K
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