Mountain Times - Volume 49, Number 46 - Nov. 11-17, 2020

Mou nta i n Ti m e s
Volume 49, Number 46
HONORING ALL
WHO SERVED
Veterans Day is
Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The national holiday
honors all who have
served in the military.
Originally called
Armistice Day, it is
celebrated Nov. 11
to commemorate
the signing of the
Armistice that ended
World War I. In 1954,
the holiday was
renamed to account for
all veterans in all wars.
By Chris Ingram, VTF&W
RIFFLE SEASON
STARTS SATURDAY
The most popular
hunting season starts
this weekend. Hunters
(and hikers) are
encouraged to wear
bright orange.
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By Carrie Pill, courtesy
of Brandon Artists' Guild
I’m FREE - Pick me up and be prepared. Paper beats rock. Nov. 11-17, 2020
'Travel now equals quarantine'
Officials strongly discourage holiday travel, out-of-state
guests; urge Vermonters to limit gatherings to 10
“Simply refusing to do
your part is dangerous to
the rest of us,” Scott said.
By Polly Mikula
There are no longer any out-of-state locations
that qualify for non-quarantine travel
to Vermont.
“We are temporarily suspending our
out-of-state travel map and requiring all
non-essential travelers to quarantine,” said
Governor Phil Scott at the news conference,
Tuesday, Nov. 10. “When you consider how
much red we are seeing [on the map] now in
the northeast, and that it’s not likely to improve
in the next couple weeks, it only made
sense to simplify the policy in order to ensure
better compliance.”
“We’re not in the
same place today
as we’ve been over
the past several
months,” Scott continued.
“Many have become lax as the risk
has been so low… but now the risk is much
higher than what we’ve been used to.”
“The good news is we’ve proven that we
can change our trajectory, but we’ll need to
dig deep and double our efforts so we can
protect the most vulnerable and keep our
schools and economy open,” Scott implored.
“We have shown what we can do when we
all pull in the same direction,” Scott continued.
“We need to think carefully about the
decisions we make, think about our wants
vs. our needs. If it’s just a want, let’s hold off
on it for a while. Because what we need to
do is keep our kids in school for in-person
learning, and keep our businesses open and
our workers working. This will require every
Vermonter to wear a mask, keep 6 feet away
from others and limit the number of people
you’re in contact with.
To the skeptics
“And I do mean we need EVERY Vermonters,”
Scott said. “So I want to speak
directly to the skeptics, for a moment.
Those who are not wearing masks or taking
other precaution:
“I understand that this may seem
inconvenient, and from your point of view,
unnecessary, unfair and difficult. But simply
refusing to do your part is dangerous to the
rest of us. It puts people you know and love
at much higher risk and it makes it harder
for us to take steps forward to reopen our
economy. So I’m asking you to think about
what you can do to help us stop the growing
wave of infections that are starting to lead to
more hospitalizations and, sadly, will surely
lead to more deaths.
Please do your part.
I know it’s a choice,
but I’m asking you to
make the right choice
for the right reasons.
Together we can change our trajectory, protect
the gains we’ve made and keep moving
forward.”
Compliance assessments
To help in the effort the state will be increasing
its outreach and educational efforts
to ensure adherence to health and safety
guidance.
Commissioner of the Dept. of Public
Safety Michael Schirling said his dept. “will
be reimplementing and expanding a strategy
used in the spring the assessment of key
locations for compliance with health and
safety guidance. The overall strategy is to ...
conduct plain-clothed, randomized compliance
and education assessments."
The compliance checks will be begin on
or about Nov. 12 and focus on lodging establishments,
restaurants and bars to assess a
baseline rate of compliance. All contacts will
be logged, Schirling noted.
While preliminary visits are designed to
be compliance checks, “if substantial noncompliance
is found, multiple violations,
staff or owners who are actively resistant to
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By Polly Mikula
The lines may be longer, but skiers and riders will have
more room to spread out on chairlifts this season, according
to new state guidelines for ski area operation.
State releases ski
resort guidelines
By Katy Savage
The state released much anticipated operating guidelines
for ski resorts on Nov. 3, weeks before resorts are
projected to open for the winter season.
Ted Brady, the deputy secretary for the Agency of Commerce
and Community Development, called the guidelines
the “safest and strongest” in the country at a Nov. 3
press conference.
“It requires ski areas to considerably alter how they’re
going to do business this winter,” Brady said.
Lift lines might move slower under the guidelines and
guests may see gondolas go up the mountain with just
one person in them.
Under the guidelines, gondolas can only serve members
of the same traveling group, unless the gondolas are
big enough for guests to keep 6 feet from each other. Chair
lifts are limited to 50% capacity, unless guests are riding in
a group.
Guests have to wear facial coverings and stay 6 feet
away from each other at all times.
HOLIDAYS APPROACH
Artists showcase
pieces for the holiday
at the Chaffee and
Brandon Artist Guild.
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Living
ADE
LIVING ADE
Check out arts, dining
and entertainment.
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Courtesy of the Vt Dept. of Health, dfr.vt.gov
The chart shows the number of new cases in Vermont each week since March (Tuesday-
Monday). This past week was the third highest weekly total, the first two were in early April.
Pedestrian struck and
killed in Rutland
On Nov. 8 at 6:46 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State
Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a motor vehicle
crash involving a pedestrian.
According to police, Janet Salotti Page, 53, was traveling
north on Route 7 in the town of Rutland near the Days Inn,
when she struck Nicole Roberson, 43, who was crossing
Route 7.
Roberson was transported to Rutland Regional Medical
Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged
to contact Trooper Nevison with the state police
in Rutland at 802-773-9101.

2 • LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Vermont’s regular deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 14
Hunting in the time of Covid brings families and friends together with precautions
By Peg Bolgioni
Since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic, many
have flocked to the outdoors. Participation in recreational
activities like hiking, biking, and running have
seen an uptick, but in Vermont, there has also been an
increased interest in hunting.
Louis Porter, commissioner of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Dept., attributes this to a number of reasons, including
a greater desire to be connected to family and friends in an
activity that allows them to isolate within their Covid-19
pods, as well as a heightened concern about food supply
chains and the ability to procure locally sourced food that is
free of chemicals and antibiotics.
According to Commissioner Porter, there are some
common sense approaches that hunters should do to keep
themselves and others safe from Covid.
“We advise that if you and a friend are going hunting
perhaps you should drive separately unless you are in the
same Covid pod,” he explained. “Please be aware that if you
are dressing a deer with someone that brings you in close
contact with them, take turns doing so.”
There are two types of hunting check stations in Vermont.
The first could be a local store where an employee
helps you check in your big game and records the information,
and the second are biological check stations where
Vermont Dept. of Fish & Wildlife biologists are on site to
record any biological data.
“At both check stations it is very important that people
abide by the Covid restrictions and safety requirements,”
Porter maintained. “We have sent letters to a couple of
check stations telling owners and managers that we can’t
continue to have them continuing operation if they aren’t
compliant with Covid safety requirements. As commissioner,
I can’t be requiring people to report their big game in
places that put them and their family at risk for Covid and
I also can’t put my staff, volunteers, biologists at risk either.
Overall compliance has been very good. Many hunters are
excited to check in their big game and meet up with other
hunters. They are very cooperative about wearing masks
and social distancing.”
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife website (vtfishandwildlife.
com ) states those traveling to deer camps who reside in
parts of New England and New York with fewer than 400
active Covid-19 cases per one million residents, are able
to come into Vermont for recreational purposes without
having to quarantine, if they come in their own personal
vehicle. Those from counties outside Vermont with higher
than 400 cases per million are to self-quarantine for 14 days
before arriving in Vermont, or quarantine for seven days
and receive a negative Covid-19 test.
Porter added, “Many are taking extra precautions and
going to camp with those in their Covid pod, some are renting
a cabin so they can be alone, others are pitching tents
outside, and those in the camp are bringing them food.”
One of the interesting trends that has emerged is a demographic
of hunters in their 20s and 30s that have started
hunting. The term “Adult Onset” hunters refers to those
who did not grow up in hunting families. To them it is about
engaging with the environment in a different way, and
obtaining local game.
Understanding that Vermont is an aging state and hunter
participation numbers will start to decline, the Vermont
Fish & Wildlife is trying to pivot in its effort to engage more
hunter participation.
“We have actually changed the way we do business in the
age of Covid,” said Porter. “Our hunter safety class numbers
have increased because we now offer both hunter and bow
hunter classes online and in person.”
The department has recently imposed a 12-year-old
age limit for those taking the class online, which does not
require the students to go to the range. Anyone under 12
has to take the hunter safety course in person.
Porter explained, “It is a question of maturity. We had
some very young people supposedly graduating from
the online classes at the age of 6 and under. For those
kids under 12 we felt it was very important for one of
our hunter safety instructors to have eyes on them and
judge their maturity.”
This year, Oct. 24-25 marked the introduction of Novice
Deer Hunting Weekend, which overlapped with Youth Deer
Hunting Weekend. For the first year, someone who gets
their license can participate in this weekend. To be eligible,
they must be at least 16 years old, with a valid Vermont resident
or non-resident hunting or combination license, and
accompanied by an unarmed adult 18 years of age or older
who also holds a Vermont or Vermont non-resident hunting
or combination license.
“It was much more successful than we imagined,” said
Courtesy of VT F&W
Porter. “We expected about 200 participants and had over
a thousand! We have been lucky in Vermont that we have
been able to expand our game management and have longer
and more seasons. I would also say it’s safe to estimate
even during that pandemic, that Vermont is on track for a
20% increase in hunting participation this year over last.”
Hunters urged to wear orange
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding hunters
to wear fluorescent hunter orange while they gear
up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular
16-day regular deer season from Saturday, Nov. 14
to Sunday, Nov. 29.
A hunter may take one legal buck during this
season. Vermont hunting licenses include a buck
tag for this season and a late season bear tag (for
Nov. 14-22).
“Hunting is one of the safest outdoor activities,
and it’s getting safer thanks to advances in education
as well as science,” said Vermont Hunter Education
Program Coordinator Nicole Meier. “Our
volunteer hunter education instructors stress that
wearing orange during hunting season is important,
and studies prove that wearing fluorescent
hunter orange keeps hunters visible to other people
in the woods, but it keeps them relatively invisible
to deer.”
Meier said hunters moving into the line of fire
of other hunters and mistaking other hunters for
game are common causes of the state’s accidents.
The times that deer are most active, during the
dawn and dusk hours, are times of especially low
visibility. You can improve your chances of being
seen by other hunters by wearing hunter orange,
which can be seen even in low-light situations.
Hunters might be concerned that deer are scared
by hunter orange. In fact, deer have been shown
to be unaffected by the color. A deer’s vision is
based on movement, patterns and color variations.
Unlike humans, deer do not have multiple color
receptors in their eyes. They can see color, but their
spectrum is limited.
Hunters who get a deer on Nov. 14 or 15 can
report their deer at one of the biological check
stations. Local stations include Singleton’s Store in
Cavendish and Keith’s Country Store in Pittsford.
Hunt smart. Hunt safe. Wear orange.

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 LOCAL NEWS • 3
Killington local Rocco Jones chosen
as Flyin Ryan adventure scholar
By Brooke Geery
Rocco Jones, a fixture at Killington for
mountain biking and snowboarding,
was chosen as a Flyin' Ryan adventure
scholar. The scholarship is provided by
the Flyin' Ryan Foundation, named for
skier Ryan Hawks who died in 2011. The
foundation offers scholarships to kids
12 and older with a dream, a goal or an
adventure that they are passionate about
and need financial help to accomplish.
Jones, 12, lives in Wallingford and
attends Mill River Union High School.
Thanks to the scholarship he will attending
KMS for the entire winter term, beginning
on Nov. 30.
Jones is proud to be the youngest and
the smallest caddie at the Ekwanok in
Manchester. He likes snowboarding,
Rocco Jones
Submitted
skiing, mountain biking, wrestling, soccer,
rock climbing and running 5Ks and
Spartan races. In 2019 he won the Kids’
2-mile competitive Spartan Race as well
as the Killington Triathlon (during a snow
storm). He won the Woodward Fastest
Ninja Challenge in his age group both
for Killington Mountain and across the
country.
After suffering a few snowboarding accidents
he has become a strong advocate
of wearing a helmet and will be using his
award to advance his education in competitive
snowboarding and safety by attending
the Killington Mountain School
Boost Snowboard program. His dream is
to become a competitive snowboarder
and compete in the X Games.
Local inn takes innovative
approach to combat Covid
Birch Ridge Inn adopts biodefense technology
By Polly Mikula
Bill Vines and Mary Furlong,
owners of the Birch
Ridge Inn in Killington,
have added an innovative
health and safety measure
to their restaurant and
Great Room to help combat
Covid-19 infection.
“I’m scientifically
trained, I’m a geek, and
I’ve been studying this
since we closed in March,”
said Vines who worked in
managerial positions in
engineering and marketing
for both Raytheon and
Motorola prior to moving
full time to Killington
in 1997. “I just couldn’t
believe that blowing wind
across the room was the
best solution,” he said, referring
to common air filtration
systems that could
inadvertently infect others
by blowing contaminants
around a room.
“I asked myself: what
does the defense industry
do?” Vines said of his decision
making process. After
much research, Vines
chose a biodefense company
called Synexis LLC,
which works to reduce
microbes in occupied
spaces.
Synexis uses patented
dry hydrogen peroxide
(DHP) technology to
reduce certain bacteria,
viruses and mold in the air
and on surfaces in indoor
spaces where people
congregate.
Three Synexis Sphere
units have now been
installed in the Birch
Ridge Inn’s restaurant
and Great Room. Each
unit is 18.7” by 7.7” and
covers about 1,000 square
feet. Each retails for “a
couple thousand” and the
company sends owners
a regular delivery of key
replacement parts and
filters every quarter, Vines
explained.
When combined with
standard cleaning practices,
social distancing
and face masks worn by
inn staff and guests, the
new Synexis Sphere systems
helps to reduce the
probability of contamination
by biological agents
that could be introduced
to the inn by other guests
— Covid 19 as well as the
flu — Vines stated.
“What led me to the
technology was that it
has been proven effective
against coronavirus and
influenza while continuously
operating in occupied
spaces,” said Vines.
This is in contrast to
deploying ultraviolet (UV-
C) light to kill unwanted
microorganisms, which
the inn uses in its 10 guest
rooms, but only when
unoccupied, as uvc is very
dangerous to people, pets
and plants.
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of exposure, ultraviolet
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educational efforts or safety guidance,
referrals may be made to the attorney
general's office, as has been the case
for the past eight months,” he said.
Beginning next week state law enforcement
will also begin distributing
Covid-19 safety cards during all traffic
stops statewide, as an additional educational
effort, Schirling added.
Limiting gathering size
The state announced an advisory
Friday, Nov. 6, for Vermonters to limit
social gathering sizes to 10 people or
fewer with a very limited number of
trusted households.
“The safest approach is to stick to
your own household, especially when
it comes to indoor gatherings and
when people are eating — obviously
without masks on like at a Thanksgiving
dinner,” said Vermont Health
Commissioner Mark Levine.
“The fact is our entire region is
in danger from the surge in Covid
cases that are happening right now.
It’s very clear that things will not
improve anytime soon. Looking at
the map of red today is very instructive,”
he said. “We need to act now.
We are truly on a threshold here. The
decision we make today will truly determine
our future. And I don’t mean
our long-term future, I mean our
immediate future,” Levine added.
“Travel increases your chances of
getting and spreading the virus, so we
need to avoid traveling as much as we
practically can,” he said.
Scott said it more bluntly on
Tuesday: “If you don’t need to travel
right now, don’t.”
“Anyone who travels now must
remember one thing: they need to
follow Vermont's quarantine rules, no
matter what county they are coming
from or traveling to. Travel now equals
quarantine,” Levine said, adding, “Just
to reiterate what quarantine means, it
means staying home and away from
people for at least 14 days or 7 days
with a negative PCR test as long as you
don’t have any symptoms.”
“I want to keep every Vermonters'
focus on my two main points: Severely
limiting travel and being extremely
Cases in the Northeastern U.S.
Courtesy of dfr.vt.gov, Johns Hopkins University Data & Oliver Wyman Forecast Model
careful and cautious regarding small
gatherings beyond immediate family,”
Levine concluded.
Keeping schools open
Containing the spread of the virus
will not benefit the health of Vermonters
and its economy, but also will allow
schools to remain open for in-person
instruction, which is important for
students as well as their families and
their parents employment.
In-person instruction is best for
kids academically and emotionally,
and reducing social gatherings is the
way Vermonters can help schools
provide it, said Dr. Rebecca Bell, the
president of the state’s local chapter
of the American Academy of Pediatrics
on Friday. She added that the
state has seen little Covid-19 transmission
in schools. Vermont has seen
a total of 54 cases at 41 K-12 school
since September, including students
and staff, which is significantly lower
than New Hampshire’s 406 cases and
Maine’s 211 cases.
“Pediatricians want to highlight the
good work that schools are doing and
to implore Vermonters to follow health
department guidelines around masking,
distancing, avoiding crowded
spaces, adhering to travel guidelines,
getting the flu shot and staying home
when sick,” said Bell. “The days get
darker and colder, and as we enter the
holiday season, following the guidelines
will be more important than ever,
in order to keep kids in school.”
“I know this is difficult news,
especially around the holidays,” Scott
said. “But by being smart about gatherings
and travel now, we can keep
schools and our economy open, and
we will get through this pandemic
faster and on better footing than just
about any other state.”
Case numbers
There are currently 20 outbreaks
and 63 situation that state officials
are monitoring, Levine said, Tuesday.
They are at schools, child care sites,
colleges and universities, health care
facilities, worksites and social gatherings.
The largest outbreak is still the
one associated with ice sports in the
Montpelier area. There are now 125
cases associated with that outbreak,
76 of which are at St. Michaels college.
The state predicts a 79% rise in cases
nationally and a 105% rise in cases
in the Northeast in the next six weeks,
according to forecasts presented by
Mike Pieciak, commissioner of the
dept. of financial regulation.
Vermont is hitting case numbers
not seen since the pandemic started in
the spring. The state reported 46 cases
and 12 hospitalizations Tuesday, and
announced another death from the
virus, the state’s first since July.
There have been over a hundred
cases reported in each of the past
three weeks: 142 (week ending Oct.
26), 134 (Nov. 2) and 196 (Nov. 9).
That’s nearly double the average in
early October and quadruple the
average for September.
Increased testing
We need to keep our social circles
small and limit our contacts. But “if
you do, or did recently, socialize with
people outside of your usual social
circle, or attended a crowed event,
please do not have close contact
with others and consider get tested.
You can get tested now as well as
seven days after the event or gathering,”
Levine said.
The state is entering into a contract
and “speedily working toward a plan”
with CIC Health of Cambridge Massachusetts,
to offer testing every day of
the week at locations across the state,
Levine said. The test will be a PCR selfadministered
nasal swap.
“This is part of our ongoing offense
against the virus. This is part of our
fight,” Levine said.
Additionally, the state is increasing
surveillance testing to better understand
true Covid levels in Vermont.
The state will focus on teachers
and staff in K-12 schools with testing
set to begin as soon as next week.
Starting the week after Thanksgiving
all teachers and staff in one quarter of
the state’s schools will be tested each
week so that each month all teachers
and staff in all schools will have been
tested, Levine explained.

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 LOCAL NEWS • 5
OBITUARY
Daniel Kindle O’Connell of Rutland
died on Nov. 2, 2020 of metastatic
prostate cancer at the age of 81.
Dan O’Connell was never one to
follow the expected path, and he enjoyed
reflecting on the many adventures
that he had the good fortune to
experience throughout his life.
Born in New York City, his family
moved to Vermont when he was 6.
He married his childhood sweetheart,
Geraldine Wiley, and raised
a family in South Londonderry.
His later independent adventures
sometimes took him away from Vermont,
but he always returned, making
his home in Norwich, Coventry,
and Wallingford. His final decades
were spent in Rutland, where he
was an active volunteer and community
member.
An Air Force veteran, O’Connell
was trained as a radar equipment
specialist, which gave him a lifelong
interest in electronics and a wealth of
knowledge regarding ham radio and
electronic tinkering which he loved
to share. An early adopter of many
new technologies, he was a TV repair
technician, co-founder of a small
cable company, and developer of
color inkjet printers.
He was an inaugural member of
MINT, Rutland’s makerspace. He
also enjoyed the natural world as a
maple sugarer, Master Gardener, and
lover of thunderstorms.
Due to O’Connell ’s varied and
eclectic interests, he was known
David M. Gleed, 57, died
Nov. 3, 2020 at Rutland
Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Amesbury,
Massachusetts,
March 15, 1963, son of
Robert A. and Roberta J.
(Blais) Gleed.
David Gleed spent many
years in the restaurant and
hospitality industry in the
Killington area prior to being
an X-Ray technologist.
Surviving are his
Daniel Kindle O’Connell, 81
David M. Gleed, 57
David Gleed
to many people in many different
ways. He was “Grampa Dan” to his
grandchildren, who were lucky to
investigate the world with him as
young children, exploring museums,
playgrounds, mud puddles, and
ropes and pulleys in the backyard.
He was the sexton of the Arlington
(Massachusetts) Unitarian Universalist
Church and later, Buildings &
Grounds at the Unitarian Universalist
Church of Rutland, where he was
still an active member attending
Zoom services even in his final days.
Many who knew and loved Dan
O’Connell met him over some volunteer
project. He was an usher for
the Paramount Theater. He helped
build the Vermont Farmers Food
mother, Roberta J. Folsom
and his step father, Gary
Folsom, both of Amesbury,;
his son, Justin W. Gleed of
Mendon; a brother, Jeffrey
A. Gleed of No. Andover,
Massachusetts; two sisters,
Marcia A. Noel of Amesbury,
and Paula J. Minter
of Warminster, UK; and his
former wife and companion,
Babette Elwell of
Mendon.
Gleed’s memory will be
held close in the hearts of
his family and friends and
people in our community.
We’ll miss you, Dave
Gleed.
He was predeceased by
his father Robert Gleed.
The family will be holding
a private memorial in
his hometown of Amesbury.
Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements are by
Clifford Funeral Home.
Daniel Kindle O'Connell
Center from ruins. He filmed for
PEG TV during the Occupy Rutland
movement, and he volunteered for
the Solar Festival. He was spry well
into old age and still walked and
rode his bike all over the city. As a
lifelong learner, he was well known
at libraries around the state. He will
be remembered fondly as a master
storyteller and troubadour, who
enjoyed performing with the Rutland
Curbstone Chorus.
The family extends heartfelt
gratitude to his caregivers at St.
Joseph Kervick Residence, his home
since 2018, and at Rutland Health
& Rehab, as well as the nurses and
doctors at the VA Clinic and Rutland
Regional Medical Center. They
especially acknowledge his Rutland
“surrogate family” Kathleen and
Wayne Krevetski, who showed such
loving care for him.
O’Connell is survived by his
daughters Kathleen O’Craven of Toronto,
Ontario and Susan O’Connell
(Craig) of Hardwick; grandchildren
Morgan O’Connell, Jill O’Craven, Rylan
O’Connell, and Reese O’Craven;
and brother Ferris O’Connell.
Dan O’Connell was always one to
lend a helping hand whenever and
wherever it was needed. In lieu of
flowers, consider stopping to help
someone with car trouble, or shoveling
the walk at a church or library, or
sharing a skill with someone.
An online guest book can be found
at cliffordfuneralhome.com/obits.
VNH partners with
Castleton nursing students
to provide community flu
clinics, training
Throughout October, Visiting Nurse and Hospice for
Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) hosted drive-thru
and walk-in flu clinics in the Upper Valley. This year,
VNH partnered with nursing students from Castleton
University to deliver the vaccine.
This hands-on training proved to be helpful for the
Castleton University nursing students.
A current nursing student at CU, Danielle Fitzsimmons,
said: “I am learning technique and getting experience
interacting with people by providing them patient
education about the vaccine, talking with them about
concerns and making them feel comfortable,” she said.
“We’ve been going over everything that we are learning
in school and putting it into practice, it’s great!”
The U.S. nursing schools turned away 68,938 qualified
applicants in 2014, according to the American Association
of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) report on 2014-
2015 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and
Graduate Programs in Nursing. The greatest challenge
to enrollment capacity identified by the National League
of Nursing (NLN) is a widespread lack of clinical sites for
nursing students. VNH is working towards a clinical rotation
in home health to not only help with the shortage
of clinical sites, but to raise awareness about community-based
home health nursing as a career path.
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6 • LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Courtesy Birch Ridge Inn
The Birch Ridge Inn, a 10-room lodge located off Butler Road in Killington, just installed three dry hydrogen peroxide spheres in its restaurant and Great Room to fight Covid.
Birch Ridge: Inn uses state-of-the-art biodefense technology to keep guests safe in the property's great room, restaurant and other public spaces.
>
from page 3
light was not a good solution for the Inn’s Great Room or
restaurant,” Vines said.
“Inn staff is present in the restaurant up to 18 hours
of the day during certain periods of the year to prepare
the product to be served to guests… Public spaces of
the inn are effectively occupied 24 hours of the day as
guests check-in, check-out, and come and go from
various activities taking place in and around Killington,”
Vines noted in a paper he documented for himself when
reviewing all available technology. Therefore, “occupied
spaces require a treatment regimen which functions in
the physical presence of people,” he wrote.
Vines considered four main options before choosing
Synexis:
1. UV-Light
2. Air cleaning using HEPA filters
3. Ionic generators (either stand alone or combined
with HEPA filters)
4. Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) inoculation
Vines settled on the DHP
solution because it works
continuously in occupied
spaces, has been scientifically
proven to be effective
and safe, and doesn’t require
guests to change their behavior.
“While it is virtually impossible
to guarantee that people
will not catch the disease, we believe we have adopted
a strategy which will greatly lower the probability of
people becoming ill with Covid while visiting the inn,”
Vines said. “We expect to have to deal with Covid for another
year and a half to two years, but even if Covid goes
away tomorrow, we’ll continue to use this technology.
It provides a healthier living environment to our guests,
our staff and to Mary and me— we live here, too!”
How it works
Synexis technology takes what is naturally in the environment,
ambient oxygen and humidity, to generate
a low level of dry gaseous hydrogen peroxide, which is
uniformly distributed through the air.
“If virus particles are in the air, they will be met with
hydrogen peroxide particles, which oxidize and neutralize
the contaminants,” Vines explained.
“The effects of hydrogen peroxide on viruses and
other micro-organisms is well known,” Vines noted
in his paper reviewing the technology. “Viruses in the
environment require water to survive. With a chemical
structure similar to water, hydrogen peroxide
molecules attach to virus particles and other microorganisms
that are airborne, or on surfaces, to naturally
break them down.”
“If virus particles are in the air,
they will be met with hydrogen
peroxide particles which
oxidize and neutralize the
contaminants,” Vines explained.
Synexis delivers dry hydrogen peroxide safely to
occupied spaces in concentrations of 5 to 25 parts per
billion (ppb). By comparison, normal concentrations
in human lungs for hydrogen peroxide molecules range
up to 60,000 ppb, according to Synexis’s Material Safety
Data Sheet.
The technology can be integrated into the HVAC duct
system or applied as a stand-alone to individual rooms
or spaces (as done at the Birch Ridge Inn) to reduce
pathogens in the air and on surfaces.
From biodefense to commercial use
“It’s just a science project until it moves from ‘science
fair’ to a commercially viable application,” said Vines.
The technology was invented and patented by James
Lee, who worked on chemical, radiological and biological
defense when he was a major in the U.S. Army.
The technology was first commercialized for the private
sector after 9/11 to help protect corporations from
biological attack by, specifically at that time, anthrax.
Since then, the technology
has been proved to reduce the
propagation of viruses, bacteria,
molds and fungi, odors,
and certain insects, according
to Synexis’s digital brochure.
“As far as I know, we are the
first business in Vermont to
adopt the technology,” Vines
said. “But the technology is
starting to be adopted commercially by a number of
companies, municipalities and schools.”
Earlier this month, the town of Vail, Colorado, became
the first municipality in the nation to comprehensively
install a state-of-the-art microbial reduction system
in occupied spaces throughout its public facilities and
buses, according to the town. The devices have been
added to air-handling systems in all the town-owned
buildings including: Vail Public Library, Dobson Ice
Arena, Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse, Vail Village and
Lionshead Welcome Centers, the two transit centers,
Colorado Snowsports Museum, Donovan Pavilion, Vail
Municipal Complex, plus the three fire stations, public
works buildings and other facilities. In addition, the
town’s entire bus fleet, totaling 33 vehicles, has been
equipped with the system. The $188,000 investment is
expected to greatly reduce the overall microbial load in
Vail’s public buildings, according to Vail Town Manager
Scott Robson.
Synexis technology was also installed at Vail Mountain
School in order to ensure the safety and continuance
of in-person instruction.
Others who have recently adopted the Synexis
systems include: Trane Technologies, which is making
them available to K-12 customers; Pinewood Studios in
Atlanta; the University of Oklahoma; and Kansas State.
Synexis Systems are regulated by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and state governments as
antimicrobial devices. Synexis is the sole developer of
hydrogen peroxide gas and dry hydrogen peroxide technology
for occupied spaces. The company is headquartered
in Lenexa, Kansas.
By Bill Vines
The Birch Ridge in now has three Synexis Spheres installed
to help stop viral spread. Two are in the Great Room.

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 LOCAL NEWS • 7
Skiing protocols: State advises ski resorts before winter
>
from page 1
Lodges are also limited to 50% occupancy,
with no more than 75 people in
any indoor space at a time.
The state recommends resorts place a
30-minute time limit on how long guests
stay inside and manage people through
a ticketing or reservation system.
Resorts are also required to maintain
electronic records of names, phone
numbers, addresses and email addresses
of those who enter any lodge, including
what time they used the lodge and
where they sat.
“All skiers and riders are going to have
to alter their routine,” Brady said.
The Vermont Ski Areas Association
worked with Vermont resorts, the National
Ski Areas Association and the state
to develop the guidelines over the past
several months.
“This really has been a collective
effort,” said Adam White, the communications
director for Vermont
Ski Areas Association. “Every
decision this season is going
to be informed by safety and
health.”
White said the rules are general
enough to allow ski resorts to build their
own guidelines on top of the state’s recommendations.
“Every resort is different,” White said.
At the press conference last Tuesday,
Brady commended Killington for its
adaptability. The resort is typically the
first to open and the last to close.
“They made a strategic decision this
year to wait to open until they have
enough operating terrain and enough
lifts to spread that crowd over the mountain,”
Brady said.
As temperatures approached nearly
70 degrees the weekend prior to Killington’s
initial projected opening on
Nov. 14, Communications Manager
Courtney DiFiore said Killington opening
date would be pushed back. The
resort isn’t opening until it can provide
top to bottom skiing — a change from
typical years. Okemo is projected to
open Nov. 21.
DiFiore said Killington is prepared for
the changes.
“We knew they were coming,” Di-
Fiore said of the guidelines. “Things can
change, which is why all the plans we
created are very adaptable.”
She said the ski industry is used to
making rapid changes, given the unpredictability
of snowfall.
“We’re feeling pretty confident in our
plan,” DiFiore said. “We may not see as
many people on the mountain as we
normally would, anyway.”
Killington and Okemo released
winter operating plans in August and
September. They are both requiring
riders to book their ski days ahead of
time. Killington is requiring guests
to make parking reservations, while
Okemo is requiring skiers and riders to
“We’re feeling pretty confident
in our plan,” DiFiore said.
book reservations for slots on the hill
ahead of time.
Both resorts are opening as many
lifts and as much terrain as possible to
spread people out on the mountain.
“We’re happy to have those
guidelines,”Okemo Communications
Manager Bonnie MacPherson said.
“We’ll be in compliance with those and
combine them with the protocols we
already have in place.”
Brady emphasized the need for
all out-of-state guests to follow the
recommended guidelines for quarantining
prior to arrival (if from a regional
county with 400 cases per million or
higher) and emphasized the need for
resorts to be flexible with cancellation
policies this year.
Despite the changes, Brady said the
state was committed to providing an
“unparalleled winter experience.”
By Alexis Voutas, KMS
Killington Mountain School camp participants pose with Coach Craig.
That’s a wrap on KMS
fall dryland camp
By Chuck Hughes, KMS
The Killington Mountain School Dryland Camp recently wrapped up for the session.
The camp was for local athletes interested in getting in shape and keeping fit for the
upcoming ski and board season. It was made up of six weeks of training on Tuesdays and
Thursdays afternoon at the Johnson Rec Center on River Road.
Athletes participated in high performance fitness training, stretching, soccer, hiking,
running, and of course kickball.
The camp used a “drop and go” and a “pick up and depart” system for parents and athletes,
along with modified practices of mask wearing and social distancing with daily health
checks.
In total 23 students participated from Killington and surrounding local towns in the
12-session camp. The town of Killington Recreation Department and Director Sarah Newell
helped with guidance and scheduling the camp sessions. The Camp Director was Alexis
Voutas and KMS Coaches included Greg, Craig, Claire, Tyler, Pete G., Nori, Kip, Pete D., and
Tanner, all who helped to make the camp a big success.
For information on Killington Mountain School, visit killingtonmountainschool.org.
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Opinion
8 • The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
OP-ED
Protecting Vt’s forests,
one deer at a time
By Lynn McNamara
Several years ago I made a decision that came as a
surprise to many of my friends and family. I was going to
start hunting deer here in Vermont. As a lifelong animal
lover and considered the family “tree hugger,” this desire
to hunt seemed to some to be at odds with my dedication
to conservation.
As a child growing up in Massachusetts, it was very rare
to see a deer and even when I first moved to Vermont over
20 years ago, a deer in the yard was a special sight. But in
the last two decades, with few predators, warmer winters,
and declining numbers of hunters, the deer population
has rapidly expanded in many parts of Vermont — resulting
in negative impacts to our landscape.
I have had the privilege to steward lands that have
been conserved by The Nature Conservancy for the past
13 years, and in that time I have witnessed our forests
change. The forests now appear more open and park-like,
if they are not infested with invasive plants such as honeysuckle,
buckthorn and barberry. They are composed of
widely spaced mature trees, with few saplings or seedlings
growing in the understory. While not always apparent at
first glance, what is missing is the next generation of trees
and the complexity and diversity of species that used to
be typical of our Northern hardwood forests. This altered
landscape is primarily due to the overpopulation of deer
that are over-browsing a vital ecological stage that promotes
healthy forests.
I’ve always felt a strong connection to nature and the
lands around me, a land ethic, which has grown over
time. Therefore, I have devoted my personal and professional
life to nurturing the natural communities that sustain
us. I do this through actions both big and small, like
picking up roadside trash, planting flowers and shrubs
that provide food for pollinators and wildlife, and through
my work restoring wetland and forest systems that have
been impacted by past human use. Witnessing the change
in our forests inspired me to take even further action and
Hunting > 11
Vermonters demand balance,
we’re ready to offer it
By Rep. Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney)
On Nov. 3, Vermonters spoke loud and clear. In a stunning
rebuke of the status quo, the Vermont Legislature
will have new leadership when it convenes in January due
to the current Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Temp,
Speaker of the House, and Progressive House Caucus
Leader not returning to Montpelier. Longtime Democratic
and Progressive lawmakers from all corners of Vermont lost
their primary and general election campaigns.
Perhaps most important is the Democratic-Progressive
coalition lost their Supermajority.
Meanwhile, Vermont Republicans gained ground. We
expanded our footprint in the Vermont Legislature for the
first time in six years. We picked up House seats we have
never before had a Republican represent and Governor
Scott won re-election by 40 points, totaling more votes than
any Vermont governor in history.
Vermonters were loud and clear in their electoral mandate
of more balance. With this newfound balance will be
a greater focus on our structural challenges: affordability, a
stagnant economy, the growing divide between Chittenden
County and rural Vermont, our demographic trends, and
the challenges we face as we weather the Covid-19 crisis.
We have an opportunity this biennium to make important
strides on all of these issues and be a force for positive
change. Whether it is lowering the cost of health care,
unleashing the full potential of our workforce, or investing
Balance > 11
LETTERS
Thank you
Rutland
County
Dear Editor,
From the bottom of
my heart, I say thank the
residents of Rutland County
for electing me to be one of
your next senators. I am beyond
grateful for your trust
in me. I am overwhelmed by
the support of thousands,
and I promise not to let you
down. This campaign, and
victory, would never have
been possible without the
unwavering support of my
wife, Jessica, and our four
children.
As I said time and again
during the campaign, I will
truly be a senator for everyone.
A spirit of collaboration
is needed more than
ever from elected officials
and I pledge to work with
everyone who wants to improve
our county and state
like I do. After all, respect
towards others always, even
those we may disagree with
from time to time, is truly
the Vermont way!
I look forward to getting
to work on Jan. 6. Thank
you, Rutland County.
Sincerely,
Senator-Elect Joshua
C. Terenzini
Thanks!
Dear Editor,
Thank you to all who
took the time to vote in this
year’s general election. As
you know, it was a record
turnout for Vermont with
approximately 80% of registered
voters participating.
Hats off to our town clerks
and their election teams for
the job they did preparing
for this year’s election with
the processing of all the
mail-in ballots and establishing
safety measures at
the polls on Nov. 3.
Thanks especially to
residents in Bridgewater,
Chittenden, Killington
and Mendon for your vote,
contribution, willingness
to host a lawn sign, to give
a friendly wave or words
of encouragement along
the way.
These are unusual times.
As the legislature begins
anew in January, I will to
do my best to represent
the district as a whole and
resume sending regular updates
on legislative action.
It is an honor to serve as
your state representative.
Thank you!
Jim Harrison, North
Chittenden for State
Representative, Rutland-
Windsor 1
You're fired by John Darkow, Columbia Missourian
Community rallies one more time
Dear Editor,
I’m writing in awe of the
incredible response to the
GMP Food Challenge recently
held on behalf of the
Vermonters who rely on the
Rutland Community
Cupboard.
With Covid-19
forcing this
wonderful annual
community event
into a virtual one
this year, we had
no way to know how this
might go — but again, Rutland
County came through
big for those in need.
Working with Rebekah
Stephens and the Community
Cupboard, we set
The virtual Food
Challenge surpassed
that lofty $25,000 goal
by raising $32,000.
what we thought was a huge
goal — $25,000. We knew
the need is bigger than ever
thanks to Covid.
With several checks arriving,
postmarked before
the deadline but after the
Herald’s recent coverage,
we wanted to let folks know
what an amazing outpouring
occurred. When all was
said and done, the virtual
Food challenge > 9
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The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 OPINION • 9
CAPITOL QUOTES
On the historic achievement of a
woman—of color—being elected to the
US vice presidency...
“While I may be the first woman in this
office, I will not be the last—because
every little girl watching tonight sees
that this is a country of possibilities,”
said Kamala Harris in her speech on Nov. 7
“Congratulations Vice President-
Elect Kamala Harris. After 230
years — you shattered two ceilings.
A truly historic achievement,”
said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
“This is history. And the gravity of this moment
wasn’t lost on us. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
in Suffragette white on the 100 year anniversary
of women getting the right to vote is quite the
statement,”
said Colorado Rep. Diana Degette in reaction to Harris’s
speech
“Cannot understate how historic and
incredible this is for Kamala Harris
and for Black women and South Asian
women everywhere, and for America.
Let’s not look back, ever,”
said soccer star Megan Rapinoe
“52 years ago this week, Shirley Chisholm
became the first Black woman elected to
Congress. Her historic election helped to
pave the way for so many Black female
candidates, including Kamala Harris, to
follow her,”
said tennis player Billie Jean King
“As the first woman in this office and the child of
two immigrants, she is an inspiration to many
people and an example of the possibilities in
America,”
said German chancellor Angela Merkel
COMMENTARY
By Marguerite Jill Dye, Killington
I never knew I craved normalcy
To such an extent, to such a degree.
But suddenly, I’m finding myself
Heaving sigh after sigh of needed relief.
Your calm, steady voice and healing words,
Spoken directly from your heart,
Soothe my soul, calm my nerves,
Alleviate headaches, lower blood pressure.
I never knew I crave normalcy
To such an extent, to such a degree.
You give me hope, Joe, that we will survive
Through this pandemic and other disasters.
If only you could have come sooner, Joe,
How many lives could you have saved?
But January’s better than never
And I am grateful you’re well on your way.
I never knew I crave normalcy
To such an extent, to such a degree.
With a simple face change on screen after
screen,
I’ll no longer feel the urge to scream.
You’re restoring my faith in humanity, Joe.
Your kindness, compassion, inclusion, and
caring
Are replacing the bitterness, anger, and
hatred
That has spewed forth day after day,
Assaulting serenity, sensitivity, sanity,
Human decency, and integrity.
I’m decompressing with sighs of relief
That can be heard across the room.
The stress and exhaustion have left me limp.
But your arrival on the scene is the remedy
that I need
To overcome and counteract the despair
and hopelessness that I have felt.
I crave a leader who lifts us up,
Who doesn’t degrade us or negate us,
Who keeps us safe from pandemics and wars
With a level head, science, and good
advisors.
LETTERS
>
Food: Thanks!
from page 8
Food Challenge surpassed
that lofty $25,000 goal by
raising nearly $32,000 for
our friends and neighbors,
which will help feed hundreds
of families, including
working people, seniors,
and children.
Given the region’s
heartfelt response to everything
from Tropical Storm
Irene to the Gift-of-Life
Marathon, I can’t honestly
say I am surprised by this
support, but my faith in
humanity is replenished
nonetheless. Thanks to all
who helped.
Steve Costello
Rutland Town
Tribute to Joe
Thank you Windsor County
Dear Editor,
Thank you,
people of the
Windsor County
Senate District,
for re-electing
us as your State
Senators.
Your trust is
an honor, and a challenge
to be worthy. We’re
grateful to the many
people who’ve worked to
re-elect us, and we thank
our various opponents
for a civil contest in these
uncivil times.
We are all in a difficult
time, dealing with the
health implications and
economic consequences
I crave a leader who respects human rights,
Who strengthens families and unites them,
Who reconstructs, does not deconstruct,
Our Democracy’s building blocks.
I crave a leader who speaks the truth,
Comprehends Climate Change, protects
the Earth
And serves everyone he represents,
Not only himself and the top 1%.
I seek a team that raises the bar and
Leads us to a sustainable future.
I seek a team that understands the value of
education,
Civil rights, equal opportunity, and living
wages.
With you as our leader, we can work together
To feed the hungry, house the homeless,
Provide safety, security, liberty, justice,
And healthcare for all Americans.
I believe you’re the man for the job, Joe,
With your steadfastness and
determination,
Deep inner peace and cooperative nature,
You lead by example through your good
deeds and words.
Please teach us tranquility and share your
vision.
Heal our ailing world and Nation.
I firmly believe it can be done
With the spirit and guidance of your
leadership.
With so many resources on our Earth
It’s only a matter of strategizing and prioritizing
To meet and fulfill humanity’s needs.
I realize it may take some time
But whatever it takes, it will be worthwhile.
Now is the time to redefine and unite,
To roll up our sleeves and once again become
The shining, inspiring Nation the world
admires,
Leading responsibly and effectively
From the magnificent City on the Hill.
We will...act
resolutely to get our
brave little state to
the end of this crisis.
of Covid-19, as well the
many challenges that face
Vermont even in the best
of times. We, like you, will
do our best to think creatively
and act resolutely
to get our brave little state
to the end of this crisis.
Again, thank you,
Senator Alison Clarkson
Senator Alice Nitka
Senator Dick McCormack

10 • OPINION
The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
By Zip Barnard
Casella Construction recreated a scene from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
Biden Wins by Jeff Koterba, CagleCartoons.com
Good Vaccine News by Kevin Siers, The Charlotte Observer, NC
By Curt Peterson
By Zip Barnard
Killington Corporation's window on Merchant Street showcased winter recreation.
Rutland Halloween
was a great success
By Royal Barnard
For more than half a century the City
of Rutland has hosted without interruption
the most famous Halloween Parade
in all of America. The dream child of
Rutland reporter and comic fan, Tom
Fagan, the event has brought Marvel
Comics celebrities, ghouls, goblins and
thousands of viewers from everywhere
for decades. In 2020 the pandemic would
not allow that.
Initially there was discussion, but no
plan came forth for an alternative. Norma
Montaigne, who designed, built and
acted with Drum Journeys of the Earth
Skelly Dancers, who have led the parade
for years, came up with a proposal. She
and friends Zip Barnard and Claude Derosier
imagined a “Parade of Windows” using
downtown venues to show wonderful
exhibits and images of parades past.
In a great tragedy, Montaigne died in
an auto accident in the middle of the effort.
Barnard and Derosier were left alone
to make something work.
In the mean time Eric Malette of the
Paramount Theater was working to
assembled a group of supporters to at
least have a fireworks display at the fair
grounds. There was hope for a celebration.
In a frantic effort to create an event,
downtown merchants including property
owner and city supporter, Mark
Foley and others, agreed to make space
for giant blowups of past floats to appear
in their windows.
Claude Derosier worked with Awesome
Graphics to reproduce large scale
image blowups. Zip Barnard worked with
many on logistics. Gary Meitrott of Drum
Journeys produced an audio presentation.
Nikki Hindman of the Downtown
Partnership jumped in with financial
and organizational support.
The Rutland Herald opened its photo
files for choosing great images. There
would be a parade.... of windows... 27 of
them filled with fun and memories.
The Downtown Partnership and the
Friends of Norma Montaigne greatly appreciate
and thank Killington Resort and
Casella Construction for their fabulous
lighted windows. Congratulations for
all the wonderful displays in downtown
Rutland business windows. The fireworks
were a perfect finale.
Rutland is a proud city and once again
has proved that we can survive anything
that comes our way. Rutland’s No. 1 in
America Halloween parade survived and
it will continue in 2021. Norma Montaigne
lives in our hearts and she will be
there too. RIP.

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Hunting: Restoring balance to nature
from page 8
that led to my becoming a hunter.
After listening to local foresters, ecologists and wildlife
biologists, I learned that deer hunters provide a valuable
service to our lands by restoring a system of checks on
a population that has been disrupted by the absence of
predators, and a changing climate.
Just as I hit the roads to clean up litter on Green Up Day
in the spring, I retreat to the woods with my crossbow during
hunting season and if I am successful, as I was earlier
this season, I have a freezer full of sustainable and local
meat to feed my family through the winter.
Lynn McNamara is the director of stewardship for The
Nature Conservancy in Vermont.
>
Balance: Working together for VT
from page 8
in higher education, we stand ready and willing to roll up
our sleeves and get to work. We look forward to partnering
with our colleagues across the aisle whenever we can, and
respectfully engaging with them in a robust debate when
we disagree in order to reach consensus.
The bottom line is if we pull together towards a brighter
future, focus on the fundamentals, and recognize voters’
yearning for more balance in Montpelier, we all will succeed.
But if we fail to act on these issues and instead put pet
projects or partisan politics first, we will be ignoring the
mandate of Vermonters and letting them down.
Vermont has an opportunity to emerge stronger than
ever from the present crisis — but only if we pull together.
With a greater balanced Legislature, we are in a position to
do exactly that.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work.
McCoy is the Minority Leader of the Vermont House of
Representatives. She is a member of the House Committee
on Transportation, House Rules, Joint Rules and Legislative
Council Committees
Courtesy of BROC
Stuff A Bus returns
The 26th annual Stuff A Bus three-day event is back Nov. 12-14. This year the event will go on with The BUS and
live radio broadcasts throughout, with one notable change. The organizers from Catamount Radio will be collecting
cash and checks, not food. Following Covid-19 safety protocols it was decided that collecting food would not meet
the safety test. However, the three food shelves participating can purchase food locally and through the Vermont
Food Bank in bulk with the monetary donations. Participating organizations include the BROC Community Food
Shelf, the Rutland Community Cupboard and the Salvation Army. Buses will be parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford,
with a WJJR Van at Tops Market in Rutland. BROC CEO Tom Donahue said, “this fundraising event is more
important than ever before due to the pandemic.”
“Stuff A Bus is emblematic of holiday giving and kindness at this special time of year,” said Rutland Community
Cupboard Executive Director Rebekah Stephens.
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‘SONGS FROM AFAR’: RYAN MANGAN
at GRACE CHURCH & ONLINE
FRIDAY, NOV. 13 at 7 p.m.
By Krista Johnston
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
Mountie for a Day
8 a.m.
MSJ welcomes area students, currently in grades 7 and up, to visit
Mount St Joseph Academy for a school day. Middle and High Schoolaged
prospective students who are interested in learning more about
MSJ are invited to meet our students, faculty and staff and to participate
in our school day, from 8:00 a.m to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Fit and Fun
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds exercise classes at the Godnick Adult Center.
Low impact, aerobic, and stretching routines; move to lively, sing-along
music. 1 Deer St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call
802-773-1853.
Family Wednesdays
10 a.m.
Billings Farm & Museum will be open on select Wednesdays in November
and December from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with family friendly programs,
story readings, artifact explorations and on-site or take-home crafts.
11/4 theme- Gentle Jersey Cows.
Veterans Day at VINS
10 a.m.
VINS welcomes Veterans and Active Service Members to the VINS
Nature Center on November 11 free of charge. Simply provide your
military identification for complimentary admission. They are offering
one complimentary ticket for your caregiver or spouse.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
11 a.m.
A time to honor all Veterans at the American Legion Post 55 in Brandon.
Supporting Veterans Children Through Transitions
12 p.m. - Webinar. Register at adobe.ly/3kiNGYX
Everyone Eats - Castleton
2:30 p.m.
Free restaurant-prepared meals to pick up at Castleton Elementary
School in Castleton.
Working Families Playgroup and Everyone Eats!
4 p.m.
Free, ready to heat and eat meals provided by local restaurants through
Everyone Eats at Wonderfeet Kids Museum! Play before or after picking
up your meals. We are limited to 20 guests in the museum at a time.
Temperature checks and masks will are required. Reservations are not
required but RSVPing will help us to order the right amount of meals.
Everyone Eats - Rutland
4 p.m.
Free meals served up at the Vermont Farmer’s Food Center from 4-6
p.m. More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats
Everyone Eats - Fair Haven
4 p.m.
Free restaurant-prepared meals to pick up at Fair Haven Grade School
in Fair Haven.
Winter Snow Sports Mixer
4 p.m.
Join for an Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Program
on Snowsports this winter. Zoom access info sent to those who
RSVP. There will be a “Thanksgiving Margarita” cocktail demo from
the Fullerton Inn participants can make from home. Register at conta.
cc/3kaKXk5
Kim Wilcox and Guest
5 p.m.
Performing live at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in
Quechee.
Everyone Eats - Poultney
5 p.m.
Free restaurant-prepared meals served up at Young at Heart
Senior Center, 206 Furnace St in Poultney.
Everyone Eats - Chittenden
5 p.m.
Free restaurant-prepared meals served up at Barstow Memorial
School in Chittenden.
Sammy B
5 p.m. - Performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Open Mic Night
5:30 p.m.
At the Skunk Hollow tavern with host Pete Meijer every Wednesday
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Locals Night
6 p.m.
King Arthur Junior and Sammy B perform at Flannels Bar and Grill.
Resilience and Change: Conservation and Community
in a Renewed Vermont
7 p.m.
Keynote speaker Paul Costello will tie together the various themes in
the Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions (AVCC) Annual
Summit. Find a schedule, register for individual sessions, and donate
at vtconservation.com/conservation_summit/
Film night
7 p.m.
Rutland Jewish Center will discuss two 10-minute films, each of which
is about a young boy and his relationship to Judaism. The films, Happy
New Year and Call Me Alvy may be found and viewed in advance. They
will also be shown during the event. Join via Zoom at dartmouth.zoom.
us/j/98439950393?pwd=eldKRXpjU2NJTm9yd28vd3dYQ1pCUT09
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
Stuff A Bus
All day
Buses will be parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford with a WJJR
Van at Tops Market in Rutland. The organizers from Catamount Radio
will be collecting cash and checks not food.
Groovy Grannies line dance
9:30 a.m.
Intermediate line dance, mostly country with a little variety. No partner
is needed. Marilyn Sheldon leads at the Godnick Adult Center. 1 Deer
St. in Rutland. Advance registration required, call 802-773-1853.
Circle of Parents
10 a.m.
Virtual. contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at
802-498-0608 or catkins@pcavt.org.
Story Hour online
10 a.m.
See Miss June’s virtual story time on The Rutland Free Library YouTube
channel.
VeggieVanGo
11:30 a.m.
Area community members in need of food assistance are invited to
pick up free vegetables and fruits from VeggieVanGo at Gifford medical
Center in Randolph.
2020 Farm to Plate Gathering
12:30 p.m.
Hosted online. Links to sessions will be sent to you prior to the
Gathering via email. There is a flat fee of $30 to register here: cvent.
com/events/10th-annual-farm-to-plate-network-gathering/registration-
72393487186e4615be28fbe9cd39f449.aspx?fqp=true
Everyone Eats - Rutland
4 p.m.
Free meals served up at the Vermont Farmer’s Food Center from 4-6
p.m. More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats
Duane Carleton
4 p.m. - Performing live at Moguls Sports Pub in Killington.
Wisdom Cafe
4 p.m.
Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield invites you to join the Wisdom
Cafe! Let’s talk about gratitude. What are you grateful for? Is gratitude
useful? How do you find it? The first of a regular new series, we’ll
explore ideas in a thoughtful exchange. Free & open to all 16 years+.
RSVP for info on how to join. 746-4067 or pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com.
Circle for Foster & Adoptive Families
5 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,
at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org
Everyone Eats - Chittenden
5 p.m.
Free restaurant-prepared meals served up at the North Chittenden
Grange Hall in Chittenden.
Everyone Eats - Killington
5 p.m.
Mission Farm is working with Everyone Eats. Providing food for anyone
in need. No questions asked. Meals can be picked up at Mission Farm
on Thursdays between 5 and 6. All folks need to do is sign up or call in
by Sunday to reserve meals. 802-422-9064
Sammy B
5 p.m. - Performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Nurturing Skills For Families
5:30 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at
802-498-0608 or catkins@pcavt.org
Everyone Eats - Brandon
6 p.m.
Free meals served up in Brandon’s Estabrook park beginning 6 p.m.
More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats
Cornhole Winter League
6 p.m.
Play cornhole with Exit 4 Cornhole in Randolph. Located in the warehouse
at Rain or Shine, 14 Hull St. Bags fly at 6 p.m. $5 cover, $10
league fee.
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.
Team Trivia with Casey Murray
6 p.m.
Test your knowledge at The Public House, 5813 Woodstock Rd in
Quechee.
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.
Acoustic Jam with Host David Hughes
6 p.m. - Live at the Ripton Mountain Distillery in Brandon.
Virtual Knit Knite
7 p.m.
Six Loose Ladies and Friends host a knitting circle from Chester via
Zoom. More info available at facebook.com/events/973117296469197.
Uphill and Beyond
7 p.m.
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s Virtual Red Bench Series presents
“Uphill and Beyond; Ski Legends Go Deep on What Covid Means
for Resorts and the Backcountry” via Zoom. More info and register at
vtssm.org/new-events.
Virtual Book Release Celebration
7 p.m.
Join Phoenix Books and Peter Hogenkamp for a release celebration of
“The Vatican Conspiracy.” This event is free, but registration is required
at phoenixbooks.biz/event/peter-hogenkamp-vatican-conspiracy-0
Circle for Kinship & Guardianship Families
8 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support Programs Coordinator,
at 802-498-0607 or hniquette@pcavt.org
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
Stuff A Bus
All day
Buses will be parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford with a WJJR Van
at Tops Market in Rutland. The organizers from Catamount Radio will
be collecting cash and checks not food.
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Calendar:
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2020 Farm to Plate Gathering
9 a.m.
Hosted online. Links to sessions will be sent to you prior to the
Gathering via email. There is a flat fee of $30 to register here: cvent.
com/events/10th-annual-farm-to-plate-network-gathering/registration-
72393487186e4615be28fbe9cd39f449.aspx?fqp=true
Mission Farm/Church of Our Saviour Annual Coat
Drive
9 a.m.
All types of coats and winter outerwear—new or clean, gently-used—
will be accepted. In honor of our Veterans, donations will be given to
the Veterans Assistance Office in Rutland. Cash donations will be used
to purchase boots for Veterans. You may drop off items in the church
lobby Friday-Monday Morning, Nov.13-15. Mission Farm/Church of
Our Saviour (Episcopal) is located at 316 Mission Farm Road, across
from the Killington Skyeship Gondola.
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. Stay for
free meditation at 11:30 a.m.
Expungement “Tele-clinic”
10 a.m.
Attorney General T.J. Donovan will partner with Windham County
State’s Attorney Tracy Shriver, Vermont Legal Aid, and Code for BTV
to host an expungement “tele-clinic.” Visit vtlawhelp.org/expungement
for more info.
Meditation
11 a.m.
Led by Brian Salmanson at the Godnick Adult Center. 1 Deer St. in
Rutland. Free.
Dorset Theatre Festival Young Playwright awards
4 p.m.
The 2020 winners will be celebrated with an online ceremony, including
a digital presentation of the winning pieces, directed by this year’s
teaching artist, Heidi Armbruster. More info: dorsettheatrefestival.org/
young-playwrights-program
Chris Pallutto
5 p.m. - Performing live at Moguls Sports Pub.
Member Exhibit & Holiday Shoppe opening reception
5 p.m.
Chaffee hosts an all-member show celebrating the talented artists in
our communities whose works will be on display and for sale throughout
the 1890’s mansion until Jan. 8. RSVP required. Call 802-775-0356
or email info@chaffeeartcenter.org to reserve. All attendees will receive
a special Ann Clark Ltd. Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter customized
especially for the Chaffee.
Opening Reception
5 p.m.
The Brandon Artists Guild (The BAG) kicks off the holiday season with
affordable, gift-able art and craft pieces. The show, It’s the Thought
that Counts, runs from November 6 through January 24. The public is
invited to the free opening reception.
Sammy B
5:30 p.m. - Performing live at the Foundry in Killington.
Aaron Audet
5:30 p.m. - Performing live at Roots the Restaurant.
King Arthur Jr.
6 p.m.
Friday Nights at Flannels Bar & Grill, $3 Draft Beer and live music by
King Arthur Junior!
Ryan Fuller
6 p.m. - Performing live at Jax food and games.
George Nostrand
6 p.m. - Performing live at the Bomoseen Lodge.
Duane Carleton Rocks Taylor’s Birthday
6:30 p.m. - Performing live at the Clear River Tavern.
Trivia in the Tap Room: Vermont
6:30 p.m.
Pub trivia with Rick Davis at the Harpoon Riverbend Taps & Beer
Garden in Windsor.
Live Music
6:30 p.m. - Catch a live performance at Taso on Center in Rutland.
Krishna Guthrie
6:30 p.m. - Performing live at Du Jour VT in Ludlow.
‘Songs from Afar’ concert: Ryan Mangan
7 p.m.
Singing Beethoven & Vaughan Williams in the candlelit beauty of Grace
Church Sanctuary with the audience seated in the balcony. Please
bring your smartphone for digital program notes (QR coded). Also live
streamed on Facebook @GraceChurchVT
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
Stuff A Bus
All day
Buses will be parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford with a WJJR
Van at Tops Market in Rutland. The organizers from Catamount Radio
will be collecting cash and checks not food.
Cars and Coffee
7 a.m.
Enjoy a cup up of coffee, look at cars and show off your own at Forest
Dale Grocery in Brandon.
Mission Farm/Church of Our Saviour Annual Coat
Drive
9 a.m.
All types of coats and winter outerwear—new or clean, gently-used—
will be accepted. In honor of our Veterans, donations will be given to
the Veterans Assistance Office in Rutland. Cash donations will be used
to purchase boots for Veterans. You may drop off items in the church
lobby Friday-Monday Morning, Nov.13-15. Mission Farm/Church of
Our Saviour (Episcopal) is located at 316 Mission Farm Road, across
from the Killington Skyeship Gondola.
Virtual Craft Fair
9 a.m.
Hosted by the Vermont Farmers Market. Support local and shop
some of the most talented vendors from across the state of
Vermont. From artisan crafts, specialty foods, maple and honey,
CBD products, and everything in between, vendors have that
unique gift you’ve been searching for. Join Vermont Farmers
Market on Facebook and Instagram all day to learn more
about vendors, browse items for sale, view stories, and
even live updates from show manager.
Art of the Goddess
10 a.m.
Workshop hosted by Cathy Walker and Heidi Smith Bagley at
Stone Valley Arts in Poultney. Participants must preregister to
save a spot for themselves. $25.
Wooden Utensil Carving
1 p.m.
This class will provide you the skills and knowledge to design and cut a
utensil from a rectangular wooden blank. REclaimED Makerspace, 169
Main St. in Poultney. $100 (10% off for members) RSVP Required on
our website or in person: reclaimedvt.org.
Rick Redington and The Luv
4:20 p.m.
Drive In Concert with Rick Redington & The Luv at the Wild Fern in Stockbridge.
Super Stash Bros.
5 p.m.
On the deck at Moguls Sports Pub. 2360 Killington Rd. in Killington.
Juke Joint at Home
5 p.m.
JAG productions hosts. The cabaret has been adapted to keep everyone
safe while enjoying songs and soul food, ballads and beverages
from the comfort of home. Tickets are $75 and include a single meal,
cocktail, and the link to watch the virtual performance, or $20 for a
ticket to view the show only. jagproductionsvt.com
King Arthur Junior
5 p.m. - Performing live at Neal’s Restaurant in Proctorsville.
Ryan Fuller
5:30 p.m. - Performing live at the Foundry at Summit Pond.
George Nostrand & Eric King
6 p.m. - Catch a live performance at Jax in Killington.
Jenny Porter
6 p.m. - Performing live at Flannels Bar and Grill in Mendon.
Aaron Audet
6 p.m. - Performing live at Bomoseen Lodge.
Chris Pallutto
6:30 p.m. - Catch a live performance at Du Jour VT in Ludlow.
Virtual Short Play Festival
7 p.m.
Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short play festival
featuring Vermont playwrights via Zoom. The festival is free of charge
and open to the public. Zoom links will be available through facebook
page (Vermont Actor’s Repertory Theatre), website www.actorsrepvt.
org, or by emailing actorsrepvt.org@gmail.com.
Sat night with Dj Mega
10 p.m. - Spinning live in Rutland’s Center Street Alley.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
CDGC Fall League
9:30 a.m.
Chester Disc Golf club tournaments continue. Please arrive 15-20
minutes early to sort out groups, buy-ins, warm-ups, etc.
Skier/Snow Enthusiast Blessing
10:30 a.m.
Church of Our Saviour/Mission Farm will host an enthusiastic Skier/
Snow Enthusiast Blessing. Prayers will be offered for an especially
safe, snowy and fun winter. Bring your skis, boards or any symbol of
winter activities for an enthusiastic blessing.
Mixed Medium Dance Symposium
11 a.m.
Vermont Dance Alliance’s (VDA) annual dance symposium goes virtual
this year with inspirational programming to meet the current challenges
to the region’s arts sector and support regional dance artists. Register
at flipcause.com/secure/event_step2/OTkyNTU=/92821.
Jim Yeager
12 p.m. - Performing live at Mont Vert Cafe in Woodstock.
UTENSIL CARVING WORKSHOP
at RECLAIMED MAKERS SPACE
NOV. 14 & 15 at 1 p.m.
Courtesy of Reclaimed Makerspace
Winter Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.
The Vermont Farmers Market’s winter market at Vermont Farmers
Food Center, 251 West St. in Rutland. Until 2 p.m.
Virtual Story Time
11 a.m.
Phoenix Books hosts virtual story time with John & Jennifer
Churchman, authors of “The Christmas Barn.”
Mixed Medium Dance Symposium
11 a.m.
Vermont Dance Alliance’s (VDA) annual dance symposium goes
virtual this year with inspirational programming to meet the current
challenges to the region’s arts sector and support regional
dance artists. Register at flipcause.com/secure/event_step2/
OTkyNTU=/92821.
Konflikt ‘47 Open Play
12 p.m.
Bring your army (500 - 1000 points) and your books and your dice to
battle it out on the weird war battlefields of Konflikt ‘47 at Draw Go
Games in Rutland.
Wooden Utensil Carving
1 p.m.
This class will provide you the skills and knowledge to design and cut a
utensil from a rectangular wooden blank. REclaimED Makerspace, 169
Main St. in Poultney. $100 (10% off for members) RSVP Required on
our website or in person: reclaimedvt.org.
Virtual Short Play Festival
2 p.m.
Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short play festival
featuring Vermont playwrights via Zoom. The festival is free of charge
and open to the public. Zoom links will be available through facebook
page (Vermont Actor’s Repertory Theatre), website www.actorsrepvt.
org, or by emailing actorsrepvt.org@gmail.com. Calendar > 14

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The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Walmart chooses not to apply
for frontline employees hazard
grant pay for workers
All employers must apply for grants by Friday
Staff report
Walmart has come under fire for failing to apply for the state of Vermont’s frontline
employees hazard grant pay, a program which provides grants of $1,200 and $2,000
to workers who put themselves at risk, particularly in the early days of the pandemic.
Many Walmart employees meet these qualifications, however, because the employer
must apply, they may not receive them.
State Senators Tim Ashe, Cheryl Hooker, Jane Kitchel, Chris Pearson, and Michael
Sirotkin issued a statement on Nov. 5 urging Walmart to apply.
“We are extremely disturbed to learn that Walmart has indicated they will not allow
their Vermont employees to receive essential worker hazard pay grants. Their decision,
cruel under any circumstances, is especially unthinkable since the grants are intended
to thank essential workers who stayed on the job in high risk positions in the earliest
days of the Covid pandemic,” the Senators wrote.
“While our society has a long way to go to right the historically unfair compensation
of many essential workers, we are proud that Vermont created a hazard pay program
to recognize our essential workers with a modest but meaningful financial grant for
Food box program extended
The Farmers to Family food box program
has been extended through the end
of the year! Starting Nov. 16, Farm to Family
food boxes will be available at multiple
daily food distributions throughout the
state. To register and see the dates and
locations, please visit humanresources.
vermont.gov/food-help or call 802-476-
0316 for assistance.
MASKS ON
FACES
SIX-FOOT
SPACES
Each reservation will receive one box
with about 30 pounds of food, including
fresh produce, dairy products, and meat.
You are welcome to pick up food for other
families who are not able to make it to the
pickup site, just be sure to make a separate
reservation for each household.
For more ways to access the food you
need, visit vtfoodbank.org/gethelp.
STAY SAFE, VERMONT!
Every time you make plans or head out, ask yourself:
Will people
wear masks?
Can I easily keep
6 feet from others?
Hazard pay > 31
Can I avoid
crowds?
UNCROWDED
PLACES
>
Calendar:
from page 13
Duane Carleton
4 p.m. - Performing live at Moguls Sports Pub in
Killington.
Jenny Porter
5 p.m. - Performing live at Jax food and games.
Jazz Night
5 p.m. - The Summit Pond quartet performs at the
Foundry in Killington.
Rick Webb
5:30 p.m. - Performing live at Flannels bar and grill
in Mendon.
MONDAY,
NOV. 16
Fit and Fun
9:30 a.m.
Marilyn Sheldon holds exercise classes at the
Godnick Adult Center. Low impact, aerobic, and
stretching routines; move to lively, sing-a-long
music. 1 Deer St. in Rutland. Advance registration
required, call 802-773-1853.
Nurturing Skills For Families
10 a.m.
Virtual. Contact Heather Niquette, Family Support
Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0607 or
hniquette@pcavt.org
It Takes a Village: A Community of
Parents
10 a.m.
Meets from 10-11:30am at Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum.
Snacks provided, siblings welcome.
Red Cross Blood Drive
12 p.m.
At Brandon American Legion Post 55. 550 Franklin
Street in Brandon.
“Fried Green Tomatoes”
2 p.m.
Sherburne Library hosts a matinee of Fanny Flagg’s
timeless story of Ruth and Idgie set in the small
town of Whistle Stop, Alabama. Send an email to
sherburnememorial@gmail.com or call the library at
422-9765 to reserve your seat.
Nurturing Program for Families in
Substance Abuse Recovery
4 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Cindy Wells, Family Support
Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0611 or cwells@
pcavt.org
Everyone Eats - Rutland
4 p.m.
Free meals served up at the Vermont
Farmer’s Food Center from 4-6 p.m.
More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats
Nurturing Fathers Program
5 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Amber Menard, Family Support
Programs Coordinator at 802-552-4274 or
amenard@pcavt.org
Exploring Abenaki Foodways Cooking
Class
6:30 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves and gather in the kitchen for
this virtual instructional cooking class taught by
Missisquoi Abenaki chef Jessee Lawyer. Jessee
will demonstrate how to create a seasonal dish
showcasing Native techniques and pre-colonial,
Vermont-grown and gathered ingredients. Recipes
will be included so you can create the dish for your
own family and friends. nofavt.org/aglitweek
TUESDAY,
NOV. 17
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.
Sammy B
5:30 p.m. - Fiesta Tuesdays at Flannels Bar & Grill
in Mendon.
Circle of Parents in Recovery
5:30 p.m.
Virtual. Contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support
Programs Coordinator, at 802-498-0608 or catkins@
pcavt.org
Aqua-cise class for men
5:30 p.m.
For men by a man, allowing men of all ages to experience
the benefits of exercising in therapeutically
warm water. Also, with the stress on the muscles
and joints being aided--lessened-- by the buoyancy
of the water, the results are significant and much
less painful than dry-land training and excursive.
These classes are being offered at the Mitchel
Therapy Pool located at the Vermont Achievement
Center (VAC), 88 Park St. in Rutland.
#MilkwithDignity
6 p.m.
Advancing the Human Rights of Farmworkers while
Fostering a Sustainable Northeast Dairy Industry.
Join us for this workshop to learn more about the
Milk with Dignity Program, farmworkers’ continued
struggle for justice and how you can get involved to
help expand this powerful solution to the Hannaford
supermarket’s supply chain. nofavt.org/aglitweek
SKIER & SNOW ENTHUSIAST
BLESSING at MISSION FARM
SUNDAY NOV. 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Answering YES to any of these questions
lowers your risk of getting and spreading
COVID-19. The more, the better!
Everyone Eats - Brandon
5:15 p.m.
Free meals served up in Brandon’s Estabrook park
beginning 6 p.m. More info at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/everyone_eats
King Arthur Junior
5:30 p.m. - Performing live at Flannels Bar and
Grill in Mendon.
MORE TIPS:
HealthVermont.gov/StaySafe
Modern/Pioneer day for Magic:
The Gathering
6 p.m.
Play Magic at Draw Go Games in Rutland. Max
Capacity of 8 people so be sure to preregister in
person or online at drawgogames.square.site.
Submitted

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 PUZZLES • 15
WORDPLAY
‘Produce Aisle’ Word Search: Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally and backwards.
SUDOKU
Solutions > 28
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.
ASPARAGUS
BROCCOLI
CABBAGE
CARROTS
CAULIFLOWER
COLLARD GREENS
COOKED
DELICIOUS
DIET
EGGPLANT
FRESH
GARLIC
GINGER
GREEN BEANS
KALE
KOHLRABI
PEAS
RAW
SPINACH
SPROUTS
SWEET POTATOES
SWISS CHARD
VEGETARIAN
ZUCCHINI
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Solutions > 28
CLUES ACROSS
1. Dutch word for
“language”
5. Popular music
style
8. Body part
11. Largely dry
valleys
13. Brew
14. Ancient Greek
sophist
15. Where rockers
play
16. Human gene
17. One point east of
northeast
18. Adversary
20. Small cask or
barrel
21. About ear
22. Benign tumors
25. In a different way
30. One charged
with a crime
31. Chinese
principle underlying
the universe
32. Long, narrow
straps
33. Passover
38. Ottoman military
commander
41. One who does
not succeed
43. Data
45. 3D image
47. Whale ship
captain
49. Japanese title
50. Made of wood
55. Yokel
56. Exercise system
__-bo
57. Supreme being
59. Playing card with
three spots
60. Hostelry
61. Spiritual leader
62. Single lens reflex
63. Time of the 90th
meridian, used in the
central U.S.
64. Thomas __,
American cartoonist
CLUES DOWN
1. Shuttered airline
2. Swiss river
3. Port city in
Yemen
4. It can be straight
5. Tennis player’s
tool
6. Estranged
7. Garden archway
8. Assists
9. Grain crop
10. Millisecond
12. U.S. Founding
Father Adams
14. Small, deerlike
buffalo
19. Easily
manageable
23. Male parent
24. Nearsightedness
25. Patriotic women
26. Decorate a cake with
frosting
27. __ fi (slang)
28. A joke rooted in wordplay
29. Attack violently
34. Keyboard key
35. __ juris: independent
36. Corporate executive
(abbr.)
37. Adult female bird
39. Pertains to knowledge
40. Pashtoes
41. Prefixed title for Italian
monks
42. To be fired from a gun
44. A way to position
45. __ process: produces
ammonia
46. Follow instructions
47. Humanistic discipline
48. Throw
51. Swiss river
52. American hate group
53. Actor Idris
54. Seizes
58. Baseball stat
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Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. —RUT-
LAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the
community to its annual Member Exhibit
& Holiday Shoppe opening reception on
Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. This is an
all-member show celebrating the talented
artists in our communities whose works will
be on display and for sale throughout the
1890s mansion until Jan. 8.
An RSVP is required to attend. A limited
number will be allowed at one time in the
mansion. Reserve your half hour time slot:
5 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. Call 802-
775-0356 or email info@chaffeeartcenter.
org. All attendees to the opening will receive
a special Ann Clark Ltd. gingerbread house
cookie cutter customized especially for the
Chaffee.
There is no charge for admittance. A
donation would be greatly appreciated. In
the spirit of the season of giving, we hope
you can bring a non-perishable food item
donation.
The mansion will be beautifully decorated
in holiday splendor by the Rutland
Garden Club including all four fireplace
mantels and grand staircase! Visitors will experience
the beauty of the arts and the oneof-a-kind
handmade treasures for giving
this holiday season. There will be wall(s) of
smalls, a wonderful array of small pieces of
LivingADE
16 • The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center
The Chaffee Art Center as it was decorated for the holiday season in years past.
Chaffee invites community to
its Member Exhibit & Holiday
Shoppe opening reception
fine art perfect for that special gift to someone
or yourself! Plus, a variety of other small
gift items for those on your holiday list.
Mark your calendars: As part of the holiday
celebration, the Gingerbread Contest
Open House will be on Saturday, Dec. 5
from 12-2 p.m. All are invited to submit
their imaginative creations with drop-off on
Dec. 2 and 3. Entrants will receive an Ann
Clark Ltd. gingerbread house cookie cutter
Kit. The gingerbread creations will be on
display for visitors to vote for their favorite
entry until Jan. 8.
Plus, don’t miss the Rutland Garden Club
Holiday Boutique and Greens Sale that will
also be happening on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
If interested in showing work
in the Annual Member Exhibit
& Holiday Shoppe, please email
info@chaffeeartcenter.org or
go to chaffeeartcenter.org.
As the Chaffee celebrates
59 years as an art center in the
Rutland Community, they also
invite you to join as an artist, single or family
member to help the Chaffee to continue
to inspire and cultivate creativity, while
positively impacting the vitality of our community
through the arts.
Visit the Chaffee during open hours
Nov.
13
This week’s living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center
One of the many decorated fireplaces at the
Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.
to experience the beauty of the historic
building and the wonderful works of art
throughout, plus the new Gallery
Shoppe! While here, picture
your next event, bridal shower,
wedding, meeting or retreat
being held in the beautiful
1890s mansion, fondly known
by its first owners as “Sunny
Gables.”
Gallery hours are Thursday and
Friday 12-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Check out chaffeeartcenter.org and
the Chaffee Art Center Facebook page for
updates, call 802-775-0356, info@chaffeeartcenter.org,
or stop in to the Chaffee Art
Center at 16 South Main St. in Rutland.
It’s the Thought
That Counts:
The Brandon
Artists Guild
announces
holiday gift show
Nov. 6 - Jan. 24— BRANDON—The
Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) kicks off the
holiday season with affordable, gift-able
art and craft pieces. The show, “It’s the
Thought That Counts,” runs from Nov.
6 through Jan. 24. The public is invited
to the free opening reception on Friday,
Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. Social distancing
rules will apply.
“We won’t let coronavirus dampen
the holiday spirit of giving,” declared
Stacey Stanhope Dundon, a ceramic
artists and president of the BAG. “People
can come to the Artists Guild and buy
affordable, original pieces while avoiding
crowds. They’re also helping the
local economy and supporting working
artists. It’s win-win.”
In addition to BAG’s usual array of
artworks, this all-member, allmedia
show features a Holiday
Shop with a Mexican
fiesta theme.
“The idea is to celebrate
with bright, upbeat colors,”
said Stanhope-Dundon.
“The kind of color that lifts
your spirits.”
BAG is an artist-run gallery
with approximately 40 exhibiting artists
and additional supporting members.
The BAG, at 7 Center Street in Brandon,
is open Tuesday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Hours may vary. More info: 802-
247-4956. or BrandonArtistsGuild.org.
By Judith Reilly,
Courtesy of BAG
By Joan Drew, Courtesy of BAG
By Steven Zorn, Courtesy of BAG

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 LIVING ADE • 17
Phoenix Books hosts virtual readings
Thursday, Nov 12. at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Phoenix
Books in Rutland for a virtual book release celebration
Thursday and a virtual story time on Saturday,
both presented for free via Zoom. On
Thursday, local author Peter Hogenkamp
will be on hand for the release
of his new book, “The Vatican Conspiracy.”
It is an ordinary day in Marco
Venetti’s quiet coastal parish—but
the woman who’s come to confess is
not ordinary. Marco has always been
drawn to beautiful Elena, and she
brings news that will shatter his peace.
Elena’s sister and daughter have
been kidnapped, to force her to bring
a gang of ruthless men into the country—if
she doesn’t, her family will be
brutally killed. But if she obeys, many
more innocents will die… In
her desperation she turns to
Marco, knowing his time in
the military has given him
the skills she needs. Determined
to protect her, Marco draws on the
violent past he has tried to forget.
Virtual
event
Peter Hogenkamp is a practicing physician, public
speaker, and author of medical fiction and thrillers living
in Rutland. His first novel, “The Intern” was published
in April 2020 by Touchpoint Press. When he isn’t
writing or practicing medicine, he loves to hike, ski, and
take photographs.
Register to attend at phoenixbooks.biz/event/peterhogenkamp-vatican-conspiracy-0.
For the kids, join John and Jennifer Churchman on
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. for a reading of their book,
“The Christmas Barn.” They be joining from Moonrise
Farm for a very special story time featuring their
new book in the Sweet Pea and Friends series. This
new Christmas story from the
creators of the New York Times
bestselling book “The Sheep
Over” will warm your heart this
holiday season!
When the old pine tree cracks
and falls after an autumn storm,
Farmer John knows just what to
do. He will give the farm animals
a very special present for
Christmas. He draws up a
plan, and piece by
piece, a structure is
built, while the farm
animals—sheep,
dogs, chickens, geese,
ducks, and some
alpacas —look on in
wonder at what it will
be!
Join all the animals
on Moonrise Farm as
they watch Farmer John
prepare his Christmas gift for them!
John Churchman is a photographer, artist, and
farmer. Jennifer Churchman is a multimedia artist,
storyteller, and writer. The couple combine their talents
to give voice to the stories of the animals that surround
them and add boundless enjoyment to their lives. They
have made their home on a small farm in the countryside
of Essex with their daughter Gabrielle.
Registration is free, but required at phoenixbooks.biz/
event/virtual-story-time-john-jennifer-churchman.
Peter Hogenkamp
Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre
presents a virtual short-play festival
Vermont Actors’ Repertory
Theatre presents a virtual short-play
festival via Zoom on Saturday, Nov.
14 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2
p.m. The festival is free of charge and
open to the public. Talkbacks with
playwrights, performers and directors
will follow the performances.
The festival theme is Together in a
Sudden Strangeness and features
Nov. 14-15—Vermont Dance Alliance’s (VDA) annual
dance symposium goes virtual this year with inspirational
programming to meet the current
challenges to the region’s arts sector and
support regional dance artists. VDA has
partnered with Next Stage Arts and “The
Hop” to present a two-day symposium
on Nov. 14 and 15.
“Mixed Medium Dance Symposium”
will include interactive dance and choreographic
workshops, artist talks, and
dance films in partnership with the Hopkins
Center for the Arts at Dartmouth.
Participants will share in each other’s
work, learn from other dance professionals
in the fields of dance/choreography,
dance film, and dance studies, and find new inspiration.
These sessions offer approaches and creative solutions
pieces from Vermont playwrights
to include: Jeanne Beckwith, Lesley
Becker, Marisa Valent, and Shoshannah
Boray.
Their work is fresh and timely, in
many cases being performed for the
first time. The festival coordinator
is Alex Nicosia and the November
festival is directed by Lesley Becker,
Michaela Eckler, and Kristen Hixon.
This festival showcases the talent of
over 15 actors to include locals and
performers from across the state.
They have planned one more virtual
short-play festival for Feb. 5-7. Zoom
links will be available through their
facebook page (Vermont Actor’s Repertory
Theatre), website actorsrepvt.
org, or by emailing actorsrepvt.org@
gmail.com.
for how dance can continue to thrive in a time of social
upheaval and limited in-person engagement.
The symposium is made possible with
support from the Vermont Arts Council,
Open Door Integrative Wellness and the
Vermont Creative Network/Chittenden
County Zone The partnership between
these three New England arts organizations
broadens the reach to include
artists of the Upper Connecticut River
Valley and southern Vermont.
Register through the Next Stage ticketing
platform at flipcause.com/secure/
event_step2/OTkyNTU=/92821.
Individual pricing varies. $40/day
pass (Sat only or Sun only) and $60/
weekend pass (Full access.)Pre-registration and payment
due by Nov. 11.
KPAA hosts
Annual Vermont
Holiday Festival
KILLINGTON— The Killington
Pico Area Association
will be hosting its 16th
annual Vermont Holiday
Festival the weekend of
Dec. 4 and 5 at
the Snowshed
Base Lodge.
Because of
Covid, the
festival this
year will be
quite different
from years
past. It will showcase
a stunning Christmas
light show with lasers and
synchronized holiday music,
which can be streamed
directly into your car’s
stereo. Visitors will be able
to view the show from the
comfort of their vehicles.
Dec.
4-5
Bring your favorite snack,
sit back and enjoy the visual
splendor of dancing lights.
The festival will have two
showings, each lasting approximately
20 minutes:
One on Friday at 6
p.m. and one on
Saturday at 5 p.m.
Gift bags will be
handed out, which
will include a tree
decoration and treats.
Killington Pico Area
Association will post event
registration on website and
social media.
Tickets will be sold in
advance online for $25 per
vehicle. Go to Vtholidayfestival.com
for more information
and to purchase
your tickets.
Vermont Dance Alliance’s annual symposium goes virtual
Courtesy of Christal Brown
Bebe Miller’s “in a Rhythm”
Virtual
event
By Serenity Smith Forchion
Toby MacNutt

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The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Uphill and Beyond: Ski legends
go deep on what Covid means for
resorts and the backcountry
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.—Vermont
Ski and Snowboard Museum’s Virtual
Red Bench Series presents “Uphill and
Beyond; Ski Legends Go Deep on What
Covid Means for Resorts and the Backcountry”
on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
via Zoom.
What will backcountry ski travel look like
this winter? How will the skiing economy
deal with the uncertainty Covid presents?
Will trailheads be packed? Backcountry
Magazine’s Adam Howard joins ski industry
legends to discuss what Covid means to
the backcountry community and resorts
grappling with a booming uphill scene at
American resorts this winter, on Thursday,
Nov. 12 as part of Vermont Ski and Snowboard
Museum’s Red Bench Series.
Howard will be joined by film stars Mike
Hattrup and Chris Davenport, backcountry
pioneer Andrew McLean, and freelance
writer and editor Megan Michelson. A Q&A
session will follow.
From the U.S Freestyle Team to Greg
Stump’s eponymous film Blizzard of Ahhh’s,
ski guide to product developer, Mike
Hattrup is both everyman and everything
but. He built the K2 telemark and backcountry
brands and is now the U.S. Alpine
Products Manager at Fischer skis. He joins
from his home in Ketchum, Idaho.
Middlebury graduate Megan Michelson
is a freelance journalist based in Tahoe
City, California. She’s an editor-at-large
for Backcountry Magazine, a correspondent
for Outside Magazine, and a senior
correspondent for Powder Magazine. She
covers skiing and the outdoors for publications
like the San Francisco Chronicle, REI’s
Co-op Journal, and more.
U.S. and Colorado Snowsports Hall of
Famer and two-time World Champion
freeskier Chris Davenport is one of the top
big mountain skiers in the world today.
Among his many ski mountaineering
achievements, Davenport became the
first person to ski all fifty-four of Colorado’s
14,000-foot peaks in one year. He’s starred
in more than thirty ski films by Warren
Miller and Matchstick Productions. He’s
also author of two beautiful coffee-table
books, “Ski The 14ers” and “Fifty Classic
Ski Descents of North America.” He lives in
Aspen, Colorado.
Andrew McLean has skied all seven continents
including trips to Baffin Island, Antarctica,
Svalbard, Morocco, Kashmir, Iran
and numerous Alaska expeditions. In 1995
he wrote “The Chuting Gallery–A Guide to
Steep Skiing in the Wasatch Mountains”
and is a frequent photo and article contributor
to backcountry skiing journals. Before
becoming a professional skier, he worked
as a product designer for Black Diamond
Equipment where he invented the HotWire
and LiveWire carabiners, Camalots, Peckers,
Talons and his personal favorite, the
Whippet Self Arrest Ski Pole. Andrew lives in
Park City, Utah.
Moderator Adam Howard grew up in
Cambridge skiing at Smugglers’ Notch
Resort and backcountry skiing with his parents
in the shadow of Mount Mansfield. He
studied journalism at Western State Colorado
University before interning at Powder
Magazine. He’s worked various roles at
Backcountry Magazine since the late 1990’s
and he’s now President and CEO of its parent
company, Height of Land Publications.
Skiing has taken him around the world,
but he’s happiest ripping with his family at
Smuggs where he’s a freeski coach at Smugglers’
Notch Ski and Snowboard Club.
Reserve your Zoom ticket at vtssm.org/
new-events or us02web.zoom.us/webinar/
register/WN_usDUmoJ9SH6tW8r9uGf0ow.
Virtual doors to the Museum open and the
discussion begins at 7 p.m.. The event is
complimentary; but a $10 donation from
each guest is encouraged. Visit vtssm.org.
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16 places to get Thanksgiving
dinner prepared for you
To-go
• Kamuda’s Country Market, Route 7,
Pittsford
Pre-packaged dinner available for
pick up Wednesday or Thursday.
$10.99 Pre-order recommended but
not required. Call 802-483-2361 ext.
5. Open limited hours on Thursday,
Nov. 26.
• Rollin’ Rooster, Pittsford
Catering specials for Thanksgiving will
be available from The Cluckin’ Cafe in
Pittsford. Message them on Facebook
for prices and to place an order. Orders
must be placed by Nov. 22 for pick up
Wednesday Nov. 25 and Thursday Nov.
26.
• Hannaford, Brandon & Rutland
Fresh, fully-cooked turkey or ham dinner,
complete with all the trimmings
and a freshly-baked pie. Each dinner
serves 6-8 people. Limited availability,
so please be sure to order early. See a
deli associate for details or call your
store. Rutland: 802-775-8900 or Brandon:
802-247-4113
• The Backroom, Pittsfield
$45 per person includes Misty Knoll
turkey — roasted breast and braised
thigh with cranberry sauce, stuffing and
gravy, Brussels sprouts with bacon and
kimchee, maple-vanilla sweet potato
puree, green bean and wild rice salad,
caramelized leek and aged cheddar potatoes,
buttermilk biscuit and smoked
maple butter, and slice of apple or
pumpkin pie. Call 802-770-4357.
Pick up is available at the Original General
Store on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 12
p.m.-2 p.m. Place your order by Nov. 19.
• Woodstock Farmer’s Market
$50 dinner for 2; $100 dinner for 4 includes
turkey breast, mashed potatoes,
stuffing, gravy and cranberry pear
relish. Don’t forget to add dessert. Place
your Thanksgiving orders by phone at
802-457-3658. All pre-ordered items
will be available for contact-free pickup
outside the store on Tuesday, Nov. 24,
and Wednesday, Nov. 25. Route 4, West
Woodstock.
• Killington Market
Complete Thanksgiving meals available
for the whole family, as well as fresh
turkeys from Stonewood Farm. Singleserve
Turkey supper available all day
Thursday and Friday for $8.49. Call the
Deli at 802-422-7594 for more information.
Killington Road, Killington.
• Flannels Bar and Grill, Mendon
$25 per person prefix plates for up to 4.
4+ is done family style. Whole cooked
birds and fresh pies available. Reserve
by Nov. 21 by calling 802-772-4402.
• Choices Restaurant & Rotisserie,
Killington
Open on Thanksgiving 4-8:30 p.m.
$24.95 per person. Includes sliced
cider-brined turkey breast, dressing,
harvest squash, green beans, mashed
Options for dine-in and to-go
potato and gravy and cranberry sauce.
Place your orders by Friday Nov. 20 by
emailing claudeschoices@yahoo.com.
Pick-up Nov. 26, 3-6:30 p.m.
• Moguls, Killington
Take out turkey dinner for one or dinner
to-go for a whole family or group with all
the fixings! Call 802-422-4777
• Barnard Inn, Route 12, Barnard
$29 per person. Pre-order by Tuesday,
Nov. 24, pick-up on Thursday, Nov. 26.
Call 802-234-9961 or email events@
barnardinn.com. View full menu at:
mailchi.mp/barnardinn/thanksgivingmenu-take-out.
• Simon Pearce, Quechee
Dinner for 4, $225. Includes: Free-range
Misty Knoll turkey, soup or salad, four
seasonal sides and choice of dessert.
All will be ready-to-reheat in oven-safe
containers. Pick up Nov. 24 from 2-5
p.m. and Nov. 25 1-5 p.m. To order email
restaurant@simonpearce.com, now
through Nov. 19
• Sweet Caroline’s, West Rutland
Customizable dinners for $23+tax per
person. Take-out orders with advanced
reservations accepted until Sunday,
Nov. 22 or until they reach capacity. Call
802-438-5696 to order and reserve.
Dine-in
• Southside Steakhouse, Rutland
Seatings from 12-7 p.m. Reservations
required. Call 802-772-7556 to reserve
your table. Route 7 south of downtown.
• Victorian Inn, Wallingford
Open Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Call 802-446-
2099 to reserve your table. Route 7 in
the village.
• Sam’s Steakhouse, Ludlow
$29.95 Thanksgiving feast, Nov. 26 from
12-5 p.m. Reservations recommended
by calling 802-228-2087.
• Sweet Caroline’s, West Rutland
$23 + tax for a variety of customizable
meals. Taking reservations for in house
between 12-6 p.m. on Nov. 26. Diners
are strongly recommended to choose
their meals when they reserve a table.
Call 802-438-5696 to order and reserve.
(Reservation accepted until Sunday,
Nov. 22 or until they reach capacity.)
• Mountain Top Inn and Resort
Offering dine-in Thanksgiving dinner
to the public Thursday, Nov. 26 with
seatings from 12-6:30 p.m. Reservations
required. Take-out will be a
limited option and should be placed
well in advance. For those with a guest
house booking for Thursday evening,
Nov. 26, there is a separate ‘Chef prepared
traditional Thanksgiving dinner’
menu. Guests must place their order
by Saturday, Nov. 21 and the meal will
be delivered directly to their Mountain
Top guest house. This menu is served
prefix for $50 per plate per person and
only available to those staying in guest
houses. For stay or dining reservations
call 802-483-2311.

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 LIVING ADE • 19
JAG Productions continues to celebrate and spread
Black Joy with annual fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNC-
TION – Coming out of the month-long Black Joy
Project, JAG Productions will share its creative energy
and healing power throughout the Upper Valley and
beyond virtually this year during its annual fundraiser
Juke Joint on November 14. The cabaret has
been adapted to keep everyone safe while enjoying
songs and soul food, ballads and beverages from the
comfort of home. Tickets are $75 and include a single
meal, cocktail, and the link to watch the virtual performance,
or $20 for a ticket to view the show only.
New York-based West Indian-American chef
Latoya Henry will prepare soul food with a Caribbean
home-cooking twist. Food pickup is from 5-6
p.m. at Newberry Market. The menu will consist of
fried chicken with six-cheese macaroni or black-eyed
peas, or a vegetarian smoked shepherd’s pie with sixcheese
macaroni or potato salad. All dishes include a
side of smoked collard greens, bourbon banana bread
pudding, and the “Justice Allows Growth” cocktail
from JAG Ambassador Wolf Tree craft cocktails.
Cocktails and conversation with surprise guests
begin at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7 p.m,
going until 9 p.m. The virtual cabaret will feature
some of JAG’s favorite artists.
JAG welcomes Andy Roninson, pianist (Recipient
of 2019 Jonathan Larson Grant); Alex Grayson,
singer (“Once on This Island” national tour, “Choir
Boy “- JAG Productions); Tesia Kwarteng, singer
(“Intimate Apparel” - Lincoln Center, “Porgy and
Bess in Concert” - BarnArts); Morgan Green, singer
(“Be More Chill” - Broadway); Wesley Barnes, singer
Mission Farm hosts annual coat drive, blessing
Fri-Sunday, Nov. 13-
15—KILLINGTON—This
weekend, bring your gently
used winter gear to Mission
Farm/Church of our
Saviour, and on Sunday at
10:30 a.m., don’t miss the
skiers’ blessing.
Coats will be accepted
all day Nov. 13, 14 and 15.
All types of coats and winter
outerwear—new or clean,
gently-used—will be
accepted. In honor
of our veterans,
donations will be
given to the Veterans
Assistance
Office in Rutland.
Cash donations will
be used to purchase
boots for veterans. If you
are unable to make the
Sunday Blessing, you may
drop off items in the church
lobby Friday-Monday
morning, Nov. 13-15. Mission
Farm/Church of Our
Saviour (Episcopal) is located
at 316 Mission Farm
Road, across from the Killington
Skyeship Gondola.
For more information, you
can call the church office,
422-9064, or e-mail info@
MissionFarmVt.org.
Then on Sunday, join
for the Skier/Snow Enthusiast
Blessing at 10:30
a.m. Hosted by Church
of Our Saviour/Mission
Farm blessings and
prayers will be offered for
an especially safe, snowy
and fun winter. Bring your
skis, boards or any symbol
of winter activities for an
enthusiastic blessing.
The blessing
is being held
Nov.
13-15
McGrath’s
(“Jesus Christ Superstar” national tour, “Choir Boy”
- JAG Productions); Will T. Travis, singer (“Hamilton”
- national tour, “Choir Boy” - JAG Productions);
Nygel Robinson, singer (“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar
& Grill” - JAG Productions); Donovan Woods, singer
(“All Together Now” - Chandler Center for the Arts);
Shaunyce Omar, singer (“Nina Simone: Four Women”
- Seattle Repertory Theatre); Erica Durham, singer
(“The Color Purple Musical”- national tour, “Marie &
Rosetta” - Vermont Stage); Stephanie Everett
(“I’m Fine, I’m Fine” - Northern Stage).
Grayson said he is excited to be again
working with JAG, friends from Choir
Boy, and being able to share his gift
with all of those yearning for the arts
right now.
“I think it’s really amazing what
Jarvis is doing as a queer Black man in
Vermont, directing and producing these
Black stories, and featuring Black artists in a
state where it is kind of unexpected,” Grayson said.
“It’s a community that I am really proud to be a part
of and I feel like with what Jarvis and JAG have done,
it’s so inspiring to see how you can go outside of a
place where you’ve been told the work is and create
— create art and draw in audiences and continue to
enlighten people…People need to be able to see these
live performances and have these stories shared
because it’s really the best way to be exposed to truth,
and to be able to self analyze.”
The money raised will go towards furthering
JAG Production’s mission to producing classic and
outdoors in combination
with Church of Our Saviour’s
Annual Coat Drive.
Mission Farm/Church of
Our Saviour (Episcopal)
is located at 316 Mission
Farm Road, across from
the Killington Skyeship
Gondola. For more
information, you can call
Irish Pub
the church office, 802-
422-9064, or e-mail info@
MissionFarmVt.org.
rath
Inn at
L ng Trail
Deer Leap
2.2 mi. from
start to
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cGrath’s
Nov.
14
contemporary African-American theatre; serving as
an incubator of new work that excites broad intellectual
engagement; and thus catalyzing compassion,
empathy, love, and community through a shared
understanding of the human experience. Playwright
Gethsemane Herron-Coward, who wrote Blanks or
Sunday Afternoon, After Church for JAGfest 3.0 in
2018 said of JAG Productions:
“While I was still a graduate student, I knew I had
an idea I believed in for my play-a study on Black
women’s maternal and IPV-related deathsbut
I did not feel like I had all the support
Virtual
event
needed to make it the play I envisioned.
But JAG changed all that,” Herron-Coward
said. “Jarvis believed in the play from our
first Brooklyn meeting. He believed in me
and in doing so, modeled what
that belief could entail- paying
for my work. Paying my actors.
Most importantly, JAG set up
moments of care for us creatorsmoments
where we could connect
to nature, break bread, work on our aching bodies
through sound therapy and yoga. I felt seen and cherished
and it was one of the best theatrical experiences
I’ve had. Please support the work of this visionary,
who is changing what is possible for Black theater artists.
Please support JAG.”
To purchase tickets, to learn more, or to donate
if you cannot attend, please visit jagproductionsvt.
com. Tickets are $75 for dinner and the show, and $20
for the performance only.
McGrath’s
Irish Pub
Pub Open Daily
Mon.–Fri. 3-9 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 12-9 p.m.
Serving Lunch & Dinner
Take-Out
Rte. 4 between Killington & Pico
802-775-7181
innatlongtrail.com
Rooms & Suites available
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We are stocked with nonperishable food, paper goods
& cleaning supplies. Any person in need, please call to
arrange a pickup. Donations accepted. Please call Nan
Salamon, 422-9244 or Ron Willis, 422-3843.
Sherburne UCC “Little White Church,” Killington, VT
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Back Country Café
The Back Country Café is a hot spot
for delicious breakfast foods. Choose
from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of
pancakes and waffles, omelets or daily
specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody
Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks.
Maple Syrup and VT products for sale. Check Facebook for daily specials.
(802) 422-4411.
Birch Ridge
Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner
at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to
complete your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont
inspired New American cuisine in the Inn’s dining
room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find
a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine
wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts.
birchridge.com, (802) 422-4293.
Casey’s Caboose
Come for fun, amazing food, great drinks, and
wonderful people. A full bar fantastic wines and
the largest selection of craft beers with 21 on tap.
Our chefs create fresh, healthy and interesting
cuisine. Try our steaks or our gourmet burgers
made with 100% Vermont ground beef, U.S. lamb or home-grown pork— we
have 17 burgers on our menu! Try our famous mac n’ cheese with or without
lobster. Yes! the train is still running... caseyscaboose.com,(802) 422-3795.
Choices Restaurant
& Rotisserie
Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie
was named 2012 “Ski” magazines” favorite
restaurant. Choices may be the
name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp
cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and
pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list
and in house made desserts are also available. choices-restaurant.com
(802) 422-4030.
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Dream Maker Bakers
Dream Maker Bakers is an all-butter, from-scratch
bakery making breads, bagels, croissants, cakes
and more daily. It serves soups, salads and sandwiches
and offers seating with free Wifi. At 5501
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McGrath’s
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BACKCOUNTRY US Route 4, Killington, CAFEVT. No time to wait?
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Call ahead. dreammakerbakers.com, (802) 422-5950.
Inn at Long Trail
Looking for something a little different? Hit up
McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of
Guinness, Inn live music at on the weekends and delicious
food. Guinness not your favorite? They also
L ng Trail
have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection.
Visit innatlongtrail.com, (802) 775-7181.
Jones’ Donuts
Offering donuts and a bakery, with a
community reputation as being the best!
Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West
Street, Rutland. See what’s on special
at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/.
Call (802) 773-7810.
Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go
at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain
grocery store for the last 30 years.
Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand
carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty
sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along
with wine and beer are also for sale. killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736
or (802) 422-7594.
Liquid Art
Relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid
Art. Look for artfully served lattes from
their La Marzocco espresso machine, or
if you want something stronger, try their
signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy
fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the
mountain. liquidartvt.com, (802) 422-2787.
Lookout Tavern
Celebrating 20 years of fun, friends and good
times here in Killington! Everything from soup
to nuts for lunch and dinner; juicy burgers, fresh
salads, delicious sandwiches and K-Town’s best
wings. Your first stop after a full day on the Mountain
for a cold beer or specialty drink and a great
meal! lookoutvt.com, (802) 422-5665.
Moguls
Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington,
Moguls is a great place for the whole
family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella
sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken
wings, salads, subs and pasta are just
some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery
options are available. mogulssportspub.com (802) 422-4777.
Peppino’s
Chef-owned since 1992, Peppino’s offers
Neapolitan cuisine at its finest:
pasta, veal, chicken, seafood, steak,
and flatbreads. If you want it, Peppino’s
has it! Aprés-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads.
Reservations accepted. peppinosvt.com, (802) 422-3293.

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Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly
unique and Vermont, check out Seward
Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade
food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving
something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of
ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Virtual
event
Still On the Mountain
Killington Distillery & Still on the Mountain
Cocktail Bar invite you to enjoy our handcrafted
small batch spirits inspired from the blissful Killington
region. Pair your cocktail with one of
our delectable food offerings made from sustainably
sourced, local ingredients. Sit back,
sip on your cocktail, and dig into a delicious meal in the lap of nature.
killingtondistillery.com, (802) 422-8200.
POOL • DARTS • HORSESHOES • FREE MINI GOLF
BURGERS • BBQ RIBS • SALADS • GYROS
Open
Sugar and Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style
breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different
kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up
some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer
a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and
sandwiches. Take away available.
www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832.
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure.
With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and
Japanese, we have something for every age
and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large
party seating available. We boast a full bar with
20 craft beers on draft. We are chef-owned and operated. Serving lunch
and dinner. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round.
www.vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241.
Taso on Center
Taso On Center serves up a menu that is always
changing and evolving, with options like
traditional American, Mexican, and Asian cuisine.
Enjoy eclectic food, craft beers or cocktails
at Taso on Center in historic downtown Rutland!
(802) 775-8270.
7:30 am- 3 pm – Sun. Mon. & Thurs.
7:30 am- 4:30 pm – Fri. & Sat.
Check out our NEW patio & outdoor seating!
All butter from scratch bakery making
breads, bagels, croissants, cakes and more.
Now serving soup, salad and sandwiches....
outdoor seating with Wifi and games area.
Courtesy of FarmToPlate.com
Diagram of Vermont’s Food system
2020 Farm to Plate
gathering held virtually
Thursday, Nov. 12 and
Friday, Nov. 13—This year’s
Farm to Plate gathering
may be virtual, but it’s no
less important! This year
marks a period of transition
with the closing of the first
10 years of Farm to Plate
and the beginning
of the next 10
years. Together
as a network
attendees
will get a first
glimpse at the
next 10-year
strategic plan — it’s
vision, goals, and objectives
— and in breakout
sessions dive into priority
issues that have emerged
through stakeholder engagement
and public input
to determine the ways in
which we’ll collaboratively
work together to bring our
shared vision to fruition.
You’ll also hear stories of
adaptation and transition
in the food system during
Covid, and reflect on
Nov.
12-13
what can be learned and
applied from them to the
next decade of food system
development.
The gathering will be
held Thursday, Nov. 12
from 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
and Friday, Nov. 13 from 9
a.m.-12 p.m., and will
be hosted online.
Registration is
open here: bit.
ly/36ldO0h.
Links to
sessions will
be sent prior to
the gathering via
email. There is a flat fee
of $30 to register for the
gathering regardless of
number of sessions/days
attended. They’re offering
to cover the registration fee
for farmers, food workers,
or food business owners
who need assistance with
registration costs. If you are
applying for a scholarship,
please do not register until
you hear from our Farm to
Plate staff.
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Mid-way up Killington Access Rd.
Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
vermontsushi.com • 802.422.4241
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from 4-5 p.m.
Open Sunday
at 1 p.m.
for Lunch & Dinner
pasta | veal
Chicken | seafood
steak | flatbreads
For reservations
802-422-3293
First on the Killington Road
Closed Wednesdays
Agricultural Literacy Week tackles
resilience in all its forms
VERMONT – For this year’s Agricultural Literacy Week,
the Northeast Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT)
invites anyone interested in learning more about building a
resilient food system in Vermont to tune in for a week-long,
virtual celebration. The online events are free and open
to the public, and designed to inform, educate and create
community around the topic of agricultural resiliency in all
of its forms.
Each night, Nov. 16 through 19, will feature an online
gathering bringing together diverse voices of our community:
farmworker rights group Migrant Justice, Missisquoi
Abenaki chef Jessee Lawyer, students of gender studies and
agriculture at Bennington College, and organic farmers
building soil health and feeding their communities.
“Farmers and farmworkers haven’t stopped farming
during the pandemic. And we’re not going to let social distance
stop us from celebrating the economic and cultural
importance of farms in Vermont,” said Livy Bulger, NOFA-
VT’s education & engagement manager. “Agricultural
Literacy Week is an opportunity to hear stories and engage
in meaningful conversations, with a wide variety of folks
involved in strengthening our food system.”
This program is a collaborative effort by NOFA-VT, the
Vermont Dept. of Libraries and the Vermont Agency of
Agriculture, Food and Markets. These events are free and
open to the public, but pre-registration is required. More
information and links to register are available at nofavt.org/
aglitweek, or by calling (802) 434-4122.
Featured events
Exploring Abenaki Foodways cooking class
Monday, Nov. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Chef Jessee Lawyer
Description: Roll up your sleeves and gather in the
kitchen for this virtual instructional cooking class taught by
Missisquoi Abenaki chef Jessee Lawyer. Jessee will demonstrate
how to create a seasonal dish showcasing Native
techniques and pre-colonial, Vermont-grown and gathered
ingredients. Recipes will be included so you can create the
dish for your own family and friends.
#MilkwithDignity: Advancing the Human Rights of
Farmworkers while Fostering a Sustainable Northeast
Dairy Industry
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Migrant Justice
Description: The Milk with Dignity program, created by
Migrant Justice, brings together farmworkers, consumers,
Come to our sugarhouse for
the best breakfast around!
After breakfast, check out
our gift shop for all your
souvenir, gift, and maple
syrup needs. We look
forward to your visit!
Outdoor seating & dining now
open! Take-out available.
Serving Breakfast & Lunch
7a.m. - 2p.m. daily
Check out our menu online!
Sugar & Spice Restaurant & Gift Shop
Rt. 4 Mendon, VT
802-773-7832 | www.vtsugarandspice.com
farmer owners and corporate buyers with the principal
goal of fostering a sustainable Northeast dairy industry that
advances the human rights of farmworkers, supports the
long-term interests of farm owners, and provides an ethical
supply chain for retail food companies and consumers.
Covid-19 has further proven how essential farmworkers
are, as they continue to work day-in day-out to produce the
milk and dairy products to feed our communities. Join us
for this workshop to learn more about the Milk with Dignity
Program, farmworkers’ continued struggle for justice and
how you can get involved to help expand this powerful
solution to the Hannaford supermarket’s supply chain.
Building Soil Health Resilience**
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Farmer panel: Misse Axelrod (Drift Farmstead), Nic Cook
(Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center), Tyler Webb (Stony
Pond Farm), Kate Spring (Good Heart Farmstead)
Description: Farms that build soil, sequester carbon and
grow nutritious foods for their communities are webs of
life. Mimicking the natural world and the deep ties of how
we are all connected, resilience starts with soil, and builds
out into whole-systems thinking. Join this panel of Vermont
farmers as they share how their farms are an extension of
the natural world that steward deeply interwoven systems
for plant, animal and human communities to thrive.
**[Optional] Pre-Screen this Film: Rent the film “Biggest
Little Farm” from your local library and watch the film
before attending this workshop. This film is also available
on Netflix.
Gender, Agriculture, and Food Access
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Ike Leslie, postdoctoral researcher in
food systems at the University of New Hampshire; Tatiana
Abatemarco, Visiting Faculty of Food Studies, Bennington
College; Bennington College students taking course Gender,
Subsistence, and Agriculture
Description: In this workshop, students will share the
results of an oral history project, interviewing farmers, gardeners,
consumers, and advocates who work in a variety of
local food access programs. Specifically, the research focuses
on the intersections between food access projects and gender
identity. The students will share their research results in
conversation with local expert Ike Leslie, who has researched
and published on the topic of gender and agriculture. The
students’ research is part of their work in the class, Gender,
Subsistence, and Agriculture at Bennington College.
JONES
DONUTS
“Jones Donuts and Bakery is a
must stop if you reside or simply
come to visit Rutland. They have
been an institution in the community
and are simply the best.”
open wed. - sun. 5 to 12
closed mon. + tues.
23 West St, Rutland
802-773-7810

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Dorset Theatre Festival announces
winners of Young Playwrights competition
DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival
has announced the winners of the 7th
annual Jean E. Miller Young Playwrights
Competition, as well as enrollment
for the 2021 online program.
An annual collaboration between
Dorset Theatre Festival and local
schools, Dorset Theatre Festival’s
Young Playwrights program provides
regional middle and high school students
the opportunity to learn about
playwriting and create plays of their
own. This year, the Festival offered its
classes online for the first time.
A panel of professional playwrights
and theatre artists from across the
country read the plays, provide feedback,
and select winning submissions
from the middle and high school
categories. Traditionally, the winning
pieces are given a public reading at an
annual awards ceremony.
This year’s winners are Shea
Smitwick from Maple Street School
in Dorset and Matthew Califano from
Craftsbury Academy in Craftsbury.
The 2020 winners will be celebrated
with an online ceremony,
including a digital presentation of
the winning pieces, directed by this
year’s teaching artist, Heidi Armbruster.
The virtual event will be held
on Friday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m.
“This pandemic time has been
uniquely suited to introspection
and imagination — which are the
building blocks of storytelling and
play-making,” said Armbruster, a New
York City-based theatre artist who
has worked extensively in creating
new work, both as a playwright and
an actor. Her play Mrs. Christie had
its world premiere in Dorset in 2019.
As a performer, Armbruster’s credits
include Broadway, Lincoln Center,
and many appearances in film and
television, including as the character
Michelle on TVLand’s Younger.
The program’s goal, according to
Armbruster, is to provide an online
interactive course in playwriting for
students without creating additional
lesson-planning for educators. Instructors
may schedule a session for
a whole class, individual sessions for
specific students, or simply use videos
from the course in their own lesson
plans as they wish.
“In the classroom experiences that
I have had so far, the experience of
making something together - even in
an online format - has created a sense
of community, and that has been exciting
and healing,” Armbruster said.
She and Dorset Theatre Festival are
currently in the process of enrolling
students and classrooms for the 2021
program, which will continue online.
Offering Young Playwrights
online has expanded the reach of the
program, according to Dina Janis, the
Festival’s artistic director. “Now this
Vermont tradition is available both to
more schools in Vermont, as well as
to students and teachers anywhere
in the country,” said Janis. Students
in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and
New Jersey participated in the 2020
program.
“Students, teachers, and parents
are all experiencing a world-wide,
life-changing moment right now.
Especially for the kids, teaching
them how to put what they’re thinking
and feeling on stage is something
we’re so grateful to be able to
provide,” said Janis.
The 2021 program will continue to
offer multiple options for educators
to customize how they incorporate
this program into their existing lesson
plans. All options will give students an
Heidi Armbruster
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opportunity to explore the fundamentals
of playwriting: character,
dialogue, structure, and conflict.
“I can adapt my lessons for any
classroom situation or any number of
students. I can tailor it to the work that
students are doing in the classroom,
or do something entirely independent,”
said Armbruster, encouraging
those interested to sign up soon in
order to secure space in the interactive
versions.
There is also a series of virtual
classes available online through
Dorset Theatre Festival’s website
(dorsettheatrefestival.org/youngplaywrights-program)
and on their
official YouTube channel, with more
to come soon.
Educators interested in participating
should contact Heidi Armbruster
at: heidiyp@dorsettheatrefestival.org.
The Jean E. Miller Young Playwrights
Competition is funded in part
by support from the Glenn N. Howatt
Foundation. For more information,
visit dorsettheatrefestival.org.
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24 • PETS
The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Rutland County Humane Society
BUTTER
Are you looking for a friend? Butter is a 2 year old yellow
lab mix that came from Arkansas. This girl has a lot of energy
and would love to walk, run, jog or hike with you. She
is a sweet girl that loves food, so obedience training will be a
lot of fun! Butter is heartworm + so she has to stay in VT. She
would go to you as a foster and once her treatment is over,
you would then adopt her. We are covering the cost of this.
KURT - 6-months-old.
Neutered Male. Labrador
mix. Black. I am a happy,
crazy little puppy and always
on the go.
BAGEL - 5-months-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Shorthair. Torti. I am a very
active kitten that just wants
to explore.
MAIZY - 3-years-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Shorthair. Dilute calico. I
love to play with toys but
I am also a very independent
lady that is happy just
entertaining herself.
MOOSE - 3-years-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Shorthair. Grey tiger and
white. I love giving hugs
and being with my person.
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
SHONEY - 6-months-old.
Spayed female. Hound
mix. White and brown. I am
your crazy silly all over the
place puppy.
PHENIX - 2-years-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Longhair. Tortie. There
really isn’t anything much
better than a scratch under
the chin.
HOBBES
I’m a 4-year-old neutered male. I am a shy guy that
has never lived with people, and it takes me a bit to
warm up. The good news is that with some loving kindness,
I do come around. It really is just odd being inside
all the time, especially being around people all the time.
I do well with other cats. So, if you have patience and a
kind heart, and have a home looking for a furry companion,
please consider me and call to learn more!
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
THUMPER - Adult. female.
Rabbit. Domestic. White.
I love my greens, apples,
apple branches and carrots.
KAI
11-months-old. Spayed female. Hound mix.
Brown. Toys, did someone say toys, I love to play
with all sorts of toys.
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
SIMON - 1-year-old. Neutered
male. Domestic
Shorthair. Black and white.
I will spend my days chatting
to you.
GARY - 5-months-old.
Male. Ferret. Sabel. We
have a bundle of energy
and are so much fun to
watch and interact with.
EARTH - 5-months-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Shorthair. Calico. I spend
my days sitting in the highest
point of a room.
MARS - 5-months-old.
Spayed female. Domestic
Shorthair. Torti. There
is just so much to explore
and so little time in the day!

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 HOROSCOPES • 25
Cosmic
Catalogue
Copyright ©2020 - Cassandra Tyndall
Aries
March 21 - April 20
In the children’s tale, “The Tortoise
and the Hare,” you, dear Aries, are
the hare. This week though, it would
be in your best interest to adopt the
approach of the tortoise. As your patron
planet changes direction, you’ll
be keen to initiate a brand-new plan or
project. If you do it rushed, you’ll do
it twice. Nobody’s got time for that!
As Mercury changes signs, new information
will come to hand that you’ll
need to take your time to consider.
Leo
July 21 - August 20
Remember around this time last
year? All over the internet people
were proclaiming that 2020 is going
to be “their year.” I’m not sure too
many people could look back on this
year as one filled with joy, hope or
promise. That doesn’t mean it didn’t
exist, it was just harder to find. This
week, you’ll discover what these topics
mean to you. With renewed vigor,
you’ll be in a position to chase the
goals and dreams in your heart once
again.
Sagittarius
November 21 - December 20
Jupiter, your patron planet, makes
its third and final fusion with powerful
and intense Pluto. Issues dating
back to April and June may resurface,
especially around money. You might
discover you’ve got more wealth (literal
or proverbial) than you thought,
or, you may realize that one more cathartic
look at your attitudes to abundance
are necessary. It’s been a long
year for you, but light is at the end of
the tunnel if you face what you fear
right now.
Sharpen your axe
2020 has been one of
the most dramatic years
I’m sure many of us can
remember. Amongst
dramatic years, there are
dramatic months and
dramatic weeks.
When I studied the as-
current political landscape.
Personally, by now, you
should have a clear understanding
of what mess you
may have to clean up in
your own affairs.
It might be worthwhile
to avoid the temptation
...it will take some time for the
storm to clear.
Taurus
April 21 - May 20
It’s the quiet corners of your solar
horoscope that are the most active
this week. Thus, giving you time to
plan and prepare your next move.
Your relationship sector receives
communicative Mercury for the second
time since late September as well
as a New Moon. A second chance to
say something unspoken may promise
a fresh start and the chance to start
over. If something is weighing heavy
on your mind, a problem shared is a
problem halved.
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Remember that time in late September,
when all of a sudden,
your schedule went kinda crazy?
What happened? Did you slip into
lazy habits or indulge in more pleasurable
pursuits? If that’s the case, this
week will heighten the need to tighten
up your priorities and reduce distractions.
As details and deadlines require
your focus now, a lot can be achieved
if you apply yourself. A New Moon
may inspire hard work, particularly if
that supports your financial goals.
Cancer
June 21 - July 20
long and arduous cycle in your
A career sector winds up this week.
By now, you should have a clear concept
with what you’re dealing with in
a professional situation, or with your
overall life direction. Life may feel as
though it’s marking time right now, but
in reality, delays or frustrations will ultimately
put you in a better position to
make the right choice. A New Moon
at the end of the week may reveal the
way forward.
Virgo
August 21 - September 20
It will be a cause for celebration
when Mercury, your patron planet
returns to Scorpio and your 3rd sector
this week. Being able to research,
strategize and plan helps you feel
focused and helpful, especially if
you’ve lost sight of a particular goal in
recent weeks. Diving into the proverbial
rabbit hole of a topic of personal
interest may bring new revelations
that may seed a future path for you. A
New Moon on Sunday will be worth
making a wish under.
Libra
September 21 - October 20
Tension within a personal or professional
relationship could reach
a peak this week. Points of contention
you thought had been dealt with
may raise their ugly heads again. This
might involve money or other shared
resources. You’re all about balance
Libra, so it will be worth your while
to hold your ground on issues that are
unfair. Holding the superior position,
astrologically speaking, negotiating a
new plan of action and setting intentions
for the future may help you rebalance
the scales, or the bank account.
Scorpio
October 21 - November 20
There is a massive amount of astrological
focus on you this week.
As Mercury returns to your sign, you
may revisit a personal topic from late
September. Your patron planet, Mars,
changes direction and you might notice
your overall mood and mojo shift
slowly toward increased energy and
focus. As a long and arduous project
shows signs of winding up, you might
like to make a personal plan or goal
under Sunday’s New Moon. A little
self-care is long overdue!
Empowering you to lead a divinely inspired life.
Capricorn
December 21 - January 20
So what will you do with this one
precious life? If you haven’t figured
out your personal priorities after
the crazy astrology 2020 threw at you,
then this week may make it blatantly
obvious. A rare and potent alignment
between Jupiter and Pluto form in
your sign, for the third and final time
this year. You may get the deserving
reward for hard work done thus far, or,
you may get the harsh truth if you’ve
avoided something important.
Aquarius
January 21 - February 20
You’ll be faced with having to
make some important decisions
regarding your career and overall life
direction as Mercury returns to your
10th solar sector. Life in 2020 has
thrown you plenty of curve balls. It’s
now time to get clear regarding what
your priorities are. A New Moon on
Sunday can help you reimagine your
future, rather than how it feels to be
in the here and now. You’ve got more
to be optimistic about than you think.
Pisces
February 21 - March 20
You’ve been learning a lot about
your value in recent months. It’s
not only your financial value, but also
the gifts, skills and talents you share
with others. As you’ve reassessed
your worth, it may now be time to
consider raising your rates. Again, not
only financially, but also what you’re
willing to give and share with others.
Perhaps you need to be a little more
selfish. You hold more power in a situation
than you may think.
Cassandra has studied astrology for about 20 years. She is an international teacher of astrology who has been published all over the globe.
trology of this year, I highlighted
this week as being
one of the most intense
and direction shifting all
year. This is due to two of
2020’s signature influences
becoming active at the
same time.
The good news is that
these two cycles are concluding.
The bad news is
that it will take some time
for the storm to clear. This
is very apparent within the
to make swift progress in
an attempt to make up for
lost time. There is still more
information to glean, and
likely bringing more shocks,
surprises or curve balls you
may not have anticipated.
Taking a leaf from a
former president’s book, if
your axe isn’t quite ready
yet, then take some time to
make sure it’s sharp. A strategic
approach will serve
you better than haste.
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Columns
26 • The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
Life within the brush pile
For nearly a decade, I’ve been adding to a brush pile in the woods behind my home. A
depository of pruned branches, dead flowers, discarded logs, old leaves, and an occasional
Christmas tree, the pile is a decaying testament to seasons and chores long past. Over the
years, the pile has settled a bit as the accumulated debris has slowly broken down. Yet, the
brush pile remains as intended: a woody oasis for wildlife.
“Wildlife uses brush piles for nesting, resting, evading predators,
keeping cool during summer, and staying warm and dry
when it’s cold and stormy,” Charles Fergus wrote in his book “Make
a Home for Wildlife: Creating Habitat on Your Land Backyard to
Many Acres.” Constructed brush piles replicate what happens on
the forest floor when dead branches and trees build up in a given
The Outside
Story
By Lee Emmon
spot. These unremarkable (at least to the human eye) heaps offer
critical cover for forest creatures, and Fergus notes that brush piles
are utilized by different species, including rabbits, turtles, weasels,
chipmunks, and squirrels.
In the winter, various small animals will use brush piles to
find sufficient warmth and cover, said Haley Andreozzi, the
wildlife outreach program manager with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative
Extension. These smaller animals, in turn, attract predators such as foxes,
fishers, and long-tailed weasels. Tracks left in the snow will help identify the different
creatures that enter and exit the pile.
Doug Hitchcox, a staff naturalist with Maine Audubon, said brush piles are also valuable
real estate for birds. He noted several species will use brush piles at different times of the
year, including sparrows, some warblers, like common yellowthroat, and a variety of wrens,
including house, winter, or Carolina wrens. Although the main benefit of brush piles to
birds is cover and shelter, some may try to nest within the pile. “Winter wrens and a couple
of species of flycatchers will often build their nests in the roots of uprooted trees,” said
Hitchcox. “So a brush pile might mimic that enough to be an enticing nesting location.”
If built near an existing bird feeder, especially one without adequate natural
cover nearby, a brush pile may attract more avian visitors. “If you don’t have trees
or shrubs already near the feeder, a brush pile is a great option to give birds a quick
get-away spot,” said Hitchcox.
Brush piles are easy to construct at the edges of forests, fields, and gardens. Recently
cleared areas also provide excellent sites. To start, simply place a base of logs on the ground.
Rocks or an existing tree stump can also serve as the pile’s foundation. Add multiple layers
of branches and smaller sticks, and eventually, you’ll have a dome-shaped pile with
numerous hiding spots for small animals. Leaves and other forms of vegetation will provide
insulation as well as natural covering. There should be room left at the bottom to allow
animals to come and go.
Andreozzi said that while any type of woody debris will support wildlife habitat, “a deliberately
structured brush pile will provide habitat for a larger diversity of species and will last
longer.” She suggests building multiple brush piles in areas without natural cover to ease
the threat posed by predators.
Since I started on my first brush pile, I’ve added another on a different corner of the
property. Smaller than the main pile, it grows slowly after each windstorm and yard job. The
pile has already attracted the attention of a few critters.
On cold winter nights, as ice-covered trees sway in the wind, and snow coats the
forest floor, I hope small creatures have reached the warmth and safety of my brush
piles – and that when a new day dawns, the old branches and rotting wood have
sustained a most precious gift: life.
Lee Emmons is a nature writer, public speaker, and educator. The illustration for this
column is by Adelaide Murphy Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern
Woodlands magazine and sponsored by nhcf.org.
It has been estimated that fewer than
50% of adults have a will or other estate
documents in place, which may not
be entirely surprising. No
one wants to be reminded
of their own mortality or
spend too much time thinking
about what might happen
once they’re gone.
But a will is an instrument
of power. Creating one
gives you control over the
distribution of your assets.
If you die without one, the
state decides what becomes
of your property, without
regard to your priorities.
A will is a legal document by which an
individual or a couple (known as “testator”)
identifies their wishes regarding the
distribution of their assets after death.
A will can typically be broken down into
four main parts.
1. Executors - Most wills begin by naming
an executor. Executors are responsible
for carrying out the wishes outlined in a
will. This involves assessing the value of the
estate, gathering the assets, paying inheritance
tax and other debts (if necessary),
and distributing assets among beneficiaries.
It’s recommended that you name
at least two executors, in case your first
choice is unable to fulfill the obligation.
2. Guardians - A will allows you to
designate a guardian for your minor
children. Whomever you appoint, you
will want to make sure beforehand
that the individual is able and willing
to assume the responsibility. For many
people, this is the most important part
of a will since, if you die without naming
a guardian, the court will decide who
Money
Matters
By Kevin Theissen
The yard was covered in white. I
mean, really covered in white. It wasn’t
that pathetic little amount that we got
on the first snowfall last week where
you talk yourself
into thinking that
there’s probably
enough
snow to ski some
laps around the
yard before the
snow is all gone.
This was the
first real snow,
the kind you
have to sweep off
of your car and
shovel the front
walk because it
will actually stick around. We measured
almost 8 full inches and smiles about as
big. Because snow that deep this early
in the season only means one thing: it’s
two-stroke time!!
We hook up the trailer, pull the pin,
open the clamshell and gaze longingly at
our beauties that have been hiding away
takes care of your children.
3. Gifts - This section enables you to
identify people or organizations to whom
you wish to give gifts of money
or specific possessions, such
as jewelry or a car. You can also
specify conditional gifts, such
as a sum of money to a young
daughter, but only when she
reaches a certain age.
4. Estate - Your estate encompasses
everything you own,
including real property, financial
investments, cash, and
personal possessions. Once
you have identified specific
gifts you would like to distribute,
you can apportion the rest of your
estate in equal shares among your heirs,
or you can split it into percentages. For
example, you may decide to give 45
percent each to two children and the
remaining 10 percent to a sibling.
The law does not require that a will be
drawn up by a professional, and some
people choose to create their own wills
at home. But where wills are concerned,
there is little room for error. You will not
be around when the will is read to correct
technical errors or clear up confusion.
When you draft a will, consider enlisting
the help of a legal or financial professional,
especially if you have a large estate
or complex family situation.
Preparing for the eventual distribution
of your assets may not sound enticing.
But remember, a will puts the power in
your hands. You have worked hard to
create a legacy for your loved ones. You
deserve to decide what becomes of it.
Kevin Theissen is the owner of HWC
Financial, Ludlow.
Smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em!!
Livin’ the
Dream
By Merisa
Sherman
Will power
all summer long. The BF and I cannot
contain our grins as we look at each other
before grabbing the rear of our sleds and
drag them out of the trailer in unison.
My skis, of course, don’t clear the trailer
because I didn’t pull hard enough. That’s
okay, I start my strength training for the
season by lifting the dead weight of the
rear and pulling back with all the strength
that I only imagine that I have — but it
still doesn’t move.
And so begins snowmobile season.
My engine, at least, turns over easily
and I drag the skis around, growing stronger
with each pull. Plumes of thick smoke
rise up, twisting in the wind. As I wait for
the engine to reach temp, I am captivated
by the smoke dancing in front of the
headlights like the Last Unicorn dancing
before the Red Bull. It’s simply beautiful.
But nowhere near as beautiful as the
tracks we would leave all over the yard.
After a quick mental review, I’m off with
one big loud BRAAAAAAAP. I lean my
entire body off the left side of the sled,
my knee hanging out as I shove the
handlebars to the right. The skis catch
Livin’ the dream > 27

The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020 COLUMNS • 27
A little over 30 years ago, I lost my father to a massive
heart attack. He was 55 years old, in good shape,
and active – definitely not someone you’d expect to die
so young. However, he was a
smoker and as the coroner report
attested, he had considerable
plaque build-up in his arteries,
which meant that lifestyle and
DNA likely combined to bring
him down.
My brothers and I took note of
this and have often talked over
The Movie
Diary
By Dom Cioffi
the years about the hereditary
aspects of heart disease. What
makes matters worse is that
there’s also a tendency for high
cholesterol (which can cause
heart disease) on my mother’s side, too.
I’ve had my cholesterol checked over the years and it’s
always run on the high side – as expected. I’ve remained
wary of this point, so I’ve always been careful about my
diet and lifestyle. I’m certainly not the picture of health
when it comes to food intake, but I’m better than average,
for sure. And at 54 years old and running 15-20 miles
a week, I think I’m keeping myself in pretty good shape.
Looking at my diet, I avoid all fried and fast food, in
general. I get a fair share of veggies,
fruits, and nuts almost every
day and if I eat breads, it’s usually
whole grains. My fluid intake consists
of water, hydration products
for running, and the occasional cocktail (I rarely drink
soda or sweetened drinks). And finally, I only eat red
meat a few times a month, preferring fish and chicken as
my staples.
My two downfalls are pizza (hey, I’m Italian) and ice
cream. The latter is my Achilles heel by a long shot. My
father got me started on the ice cream habit as a kid and
I’ve never been able to shake it.
The urge overtakes me in the evenings just before I
head off to bed. Like a twilight ritual, as I begin to get
drowsy, my sweet tooth kicks in. Before I know it, I’m in
the kitchen concocting a sugary nightcap.
>
Livin’ the dream: Braap, braaap, braaaap!
from page 26
on the snow, darting to the left around the bush
and the rear slides sideways to catch up. I can feel
the pure power from the engine flowing from my
hands up into my arms and shoulders and I grow
stronger, almost like She-Ra with the power of
GraySkull.
I’m in a high tuck, basically doing wall sits while
I feel the sled moving underneath me. In some
ways, it’s like two skis locked in attack position and
you throw your body to
make the whole contraption
get on edge. I can
feel one ski lift as I come
around the pricker tree,
tightening my turn so I
can get a good angle to
launch from the culvert
ditch. The skis slam back
down and now I’m pumping the track, willing my
sled to move quicker and faster, as I pull a donut
around the picnic table covered in snow.
And oh the power, the raw power that comes
from the sled is absolutely overwhelming and
I find myself high on my connection with the
machine. We move together, weaving around the
rocks hidden under the snow that I know are there
because I’ve hit them with the mower. I can’t get
enough, as I slide my skis right next to the BF’s
The heart of the matter
“The Truman Show” is both a comedic and
poignant example of life treating someone unfairly.
I am captivated by the smoke
dancing in front of the
headlights like the Last Unicorn
dancing before the Red Bull.
I go through phases, but for the
last several years, my go-to sundae
consists of chocolate or vanilla
ice cream with pure Vermont
maple syrup and either peanuts or
pistachios liberally applied to the
top. Just writing about it gets the
juices in my mouth flowing!
Unfortunately, every time I eat
one of these sundaes, I get the funny
feeling they’re causing plaque to
build up in my arteries.
As I wrote about in the spring, I
lost a dear friend to a heart attack
quite unexpectedly. His passing was
a gigantic slap in the face since he
was only in his early 50s and a fairly
active guy. I was pretty shaken so I
vowed that I would immediately see a
cardiologist and get a full work-up of
my heart health.
It took months to get in but when
I finally did, I found the experience
enlightening. I learned more about
cholesterol in one hour than I had in
my entire life. And since I had a history
of heart disease in my family and a tendency to run
high in the cholesterol category, my doctor insisted I get
some scans done.
I got a CT scan on my heart, which showed very little
plaque for a man my age. This thrilled me. However, the
second scan – a sonogram of my carotid arteries – didn’t
have the best results. It turns out that the radiation I
had on my neck for cancer several years ago has caused
a higher-than-normal level of plaque to adhere to the
inside of those arteries – so much so that I need to go on
medication to combat the effects.
This was not the news that I wanted to hear. However,
and we do our signature fist pound, thumb up
before pulling away yet again.
Lap after lap, we find new routes to follow
around the garden and past the park bench.
My shoulders and arms are getting tired from
maneuvering the sled, but I ignore the pain. I
am only getting stronger and better as we track
up the lawn. Faster and faster, I drag the sled
around the NIMH bush making sure to leave
enough of a buffer
to the forest so I can
make some cross
country tracks in the
quiet of the morning.
But I’m not thinking
about that now. I have
to focus on throwing
my sled around the
next turn and ripping the rear end around. I’m
in the zone and there’s no time for anything
but snowmobiling. I make my own “braaap”
noises to match my sled and I know our song
is being echoed by the valley. As I park my sled
next to the deck, I cannot stop the hungry smile
that’s plastered on my face. I swing my leg over
and give my girl a little pat to thank her for the
continued greatness.
It’s going to be a mighty fine winter.
the doctor made me feel good
that I had taken the steps to look
into my health. Had I not, I was
heading down the same road as
my father and good friend.
So, I will begin a new chapter
in my health by starting a
medication that I would much
rather not be taking. I will also
be visiting a nutritionist to see
what other steps I can take
to put myself at lower risk. In
some ways, I’m excited to learn
more and try to see if I can alter
the effects that radiation and
DNA have had on my body.
The only thing that frightens
me is knowing that my new
nutritionist is likely going to
nix my nighttime ice cream
parties.
Life can be so unfair…
In this week’s feature, we
go back a few years to the
classic Jim Carrey film, “The
Truman Show,” which is both
a comedic and poignant example of life treating someone
unfairly.
With the lack of new films being released, I’ve had to
occasionally dive back into the annals of great movies
I’ve seen. “The Truman Show” is one I’ve been wanting
my son to watch given how unique and metaphorically
intoxicating it is. Thankfully, upon viewing again 22 years
after its initial release, it holds up surprisingly well.
This was the film that showed the world what a great
actor Jim Carrey was going to be. It was a wonderfully affecting
commentary on modern life and the constricting
worlds we sometimes find ourselves in.
If you’re looking for a great film to revisit or were never
lucky enough to see it in the first place, definitely give this
Jim Carrey classic a try.
Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him
at moviediary@att.net.
By Merisa Sherman
Plumes of smoke rise up from the snowmobile, twisting in the wind.

Classifieds
28 • The Mountain Times • Nov. 11-17, 2020
RENTALS
SEASON RENTAL/ Sale,
7Br, 4 Ba, 3 fireplaces, 2
kitchens and 2 decks, $2000
mo. A turn of the century
historic villa, 6 miles away
from Killington Resorts. Free
snow removal, firewood.
$6000 Dep. Immediately
available between Nov-Apr.
802-770-8786. Journeys
End Manor, Previously a
5-Star Airbnb.
THREE ROOM office suites.
Downtown Rutland. $500
per month. 802-353-5438
PRIVATE ROOM available
in large, socially-distanced
ski house for season. Ideal
location. 917-796-4289
outdoordiva7@yahoo.com.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE -Killington
building lot. Robinwood.
Walk to Pico. 603-340-3835
UNIQUE VICTORIAN—
10 rooms with open floor
plan.10 private acres mostly
wooded with mountain
bike trails. Dead end road.
Minutes to school, Pico and
downtown. North Rutland
Town (802) 775-6961
ERA MOUNTAIN
Real Estate, 1913
US Rt. 4, Killington—
killingtonvermontrealestate.
com or call one of our real
estate experts for all of your
real estate needs including
Short Term & Long Term
Rentals & Sales. 802-775-
0340.
KILLINGTON PICO
REALTY Our Realtors have
special training in buyer
representation to ensure a
positive buying experience.
Looking to sell? Our unique
marketing plan features your
very own website. 802-422-
3600, KillingtonPicoRealty.
com 2814 Killington Rd.,
Killington. (next to Choices
Restaurant).
KILLINGTON VALLEY
REAL ESTATE Specializing
in the Killington region
for Sales and Listings for
Homes, Condos & Land
as well as Winter seasonal
rentals. Call, email or stop
in. We are the red farm house
located next to the Wobbly
Barn. PO Box 236, 2281
Killington Rd., Killington.
802-422-3610, bret@
killingtonvalleyrealestate.
com.
PEAK PROPERTY
GROUP at KW Vermont.
VTproperties.net. 802-
353-1604. Marni@
peakpropertyrealestate.
com. Specializing in homes/
condos/land/commercial/
investments. Representing
sellers & buyers all over
Central Vt.
THE PERFORMANCE
GROUP real estate 1810
Killington Rd., Killington.
802-422-3244 or 800-338-
3735, vthomes.com, email
info@vthomes.com. As the
name implies “We perform
for you!”
PRESTIGE REAL ESTATE
of Killington, 2922 Killington
Rd., Killington. Specializing
in the listing & sales of
Killington Condos, Homes,
& Land. Call 802-422-3923.
prestigekillington.com.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
SKI COUNTRY REAL
ESTATE, 335 Killington Rd.,
Killington. 802-775-5111.
SkiCountryRealEstate.com –
8 agents servicing: Killington,
Bridgewater, Mendon,
Pittsfield, Plymouth,
Stockbridge, Woodstock
areas.Sales & Winter
Seasonal Rentals. Open
Monday-Saturday: 10 am – 4
pm. Sunday by appointment.
FOR SALE
FIREWOOD FOR SALE-
We stack. Rudi, 802-672-
3719
SNOW TIRES- Four 2019
Nokian Hakkepelitta R-3
snow tires and rims. 265-
70-r16. About 3000 miles.
Asking $500. 631-766-4981
FREE
FREE REMOVAL of scrap
metal & car batteries. Matty,
802-353-5617.
SERVICES
ACCORD MEDIATION
— Work through divorce
or disagreements
peacefully with mediation.
802-391-4121 www.
accordmediationvt.com
BEAUREGARD PAINTING,
30 years experience, 802-
436-1337.
SUDOKU
CHIMNEYS CLEANEDlined,
built, repaired. 802-
349-0339
TREE WORK at fair prices.
We also do all kinds of house
maintenance and check
ups for second homes. Call
Doug or Kelli 203-942-5905,
hughesdoug8@gmail.com.
ANDREW’S WINDOW
Cleaning - 802-236-5873 -
Professional Window and
Screen Cleaning
WANTED
HIGHEST PRICES PAID
- Back home in Vermont
and hope to see new and
returning customers for the
purchase, sale and qualified
appraisal of coins, currency,
stamps, precious metals
in any form, old and high
quality watches and time
pieces, sports and historical
items. Free estimates. No
obligation. Member ANA,
APS, NAWCC, New England
Appraisers Association.
Royal Barnard 802-775-
0085.
HOUSING WANTED- Single
hard working guy looking
for apartment in Rutland
area for myself and my well
behaved dog. I am quiet
looking for same. Call John
802-282-7883
PUZZLES page 15
>
EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANT INNKEEPER-
The Birch Ridge Inn
at Killington seeks an
Assistant Innkeeper to help
with inn operations. Full
time, variable hours. For
an interview call 802-422-
4293.
CLEANERS NEEDED-
Hiring for multiple part time
and full time positions. Team
Leads start at $14/hour, at
least one year professional
cleaning/leadership
experience is required.
Cleaning Assistants start at
$13/hour DOE. Looking for
reliable individuals to work
based out of Rutland. Must
have a valid drivers license,
ability to pass a background
check and random illegal
drug tests. Weekends
required. Daily scheduled
hours 8 a.m.-5 pm. Position
could turn permanent. Call
or text Mary at 802-287-
1120.
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,
Killington.
HOTEL HOUSEKEEPER—
The Mountain Inn is seeking
a full time housekeeper to
join our team. Prior hotel
housekeeping experience
is a must for our newly
renovated property located
at the base of Killington
Resort. We have a great
benefit package including
PTO, 401k, health insurance
plus more! Rate of pay will
be commensurate with
experience.
CASHIER WANTED
Evening. PT/FT/Year
round. Competitive wage.
Killington. Please call 802-
558-0793.
DELI HELP WANTED: Deli
Clerk, line cook. Experience
would be great, but if you
enjoy working with food, we
will train. Competitive wage.
Please call 802-558-0793.
HELP WANTED- Kitchen,
line cooks, dishwashers and
waitstaff. Full time/part time.
Apply in person at Moguls
Sports Pub.
KILLINGTON GRAND
Hotel has multiple positions
available in different
departments. Front Desk,
Spa, Housekeeping and
more. For more information
and to view all of our open
positions visit www.killington.
com/jobs , (800)300-9095
EOE
KILLINGTON RESORT’s
Mountain Operations has
multiple positions available in
different departments. Road
Maintenance, Snowmaking,
Lift operations and more. For
more information and to view
all of our open positions visit
www.killington.com/jobs ,
(800)300-9095 EOE
KILLINGTON RESORT is
now accepting applications
for parking attendants
and parking reservations
monitors. For more
information and to view all
of our open positions visit
www.killington.com/jobs.
(800)300-9095 EOE
EQUAL
HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
All real estate and rentals
advertising in this newspaper
is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968
as amended which makes
it illegal to advertise “any
preference, limitation or
discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, family status,
national origin, sexual
orientation, or persons
receiving public assistance,
or an intention to make such
preferences, limitation or
discrimination.”
This newspaper will not
knowingly accept any
advertisement which
is in violation of the law.
Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper
are available on an equal
opportunity basis. If you feel
you’ve been discrimination
against, call HUD toll-free at
1-800-669-9777.
Want to submit a classified?
Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-
422-2399. Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free
ads are free.

Service Directory
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Looking for land?
See videos of all our listings on
YouTube!
BRIDGEWATER
Gold Coast Road - 1+ acre building lot - $49,900
KILLINGTON
Brad Mead Drive - 1+ acre building lot - $119,000
Fern Lane - 1 acre lot - $7,500
MENDON
Cortina Road: #5 - 2+ acres - $49,000
#7 - 2+ acres - $49,000
ROCHESTER
Austin Hill Road: Lot #1 - 4+ acres - $139,000
Lot #2 - 3+ acres - $119,000
Town Line Road - 10+ acres - $75,000
Oak Lodge Road - 8+ acres - $45,000
STOCKBRIDGE
South Hill Road - 151 acres - $998,000
New Boston Road - 10+ acres - $35,000
Madison Brook Lane: #25 - 1+ acre building lot - $30,000
#26 - 1+ acre building lot - $30,000
Mount Hunger Road - 2+ acres - $24,900
Westwind Road - 2+ acres - $17,500
2814 Killington Rd.
802-422-3600
www.KillingtonPicoRealty.com
REALTOR ®
802.775.5111 • 335 Killington Rd. • Killington, VT 05751
QUALITY HOME ON 4.2A+/-
• 4 Bedrooms + Den,office,
rec room
• Lg. kitchen,fam.rm.lv.rm,dn.rm
• Porch,Patio,4 car garage
• Solar panels, Heat pump,Oil
• Landscaped, $620,000
PICO-SKI HOME, WALK TO LIFT
MTN GREEN – MAIN BLDG (#3)
SKI HOME - SHUTTLE OUT
ON DEPOSIT
• Edgemont ..This won’t last!
• 3 bedrm. 1 1/2 bath
• 2 Level Master bedrm
with deck
• Wood burning frpl
• $149,000
SPECTACULAR KILLINGTON HOME SITE 7.42A+/-
ON DEPOSIT
• 2BR + LOFT /2BA, 1,176 Sq.Ft.
• “H” bldg. (closest to Sports
Center)
• NEW: w/dryer, hot water heater
& boiler
• Furnished & equipped,
$299,000
• 1BR/1BA:$120K-$179,900
• BLDG 1: 2BR/1.5BA: $149,900
• Onsite: Indoor & Outdoor Pools,
Whirlpl, Restaurant, Ski & Gift
Shops, Pilate Studio, Racquetball/basketball;
Shuttle Bus
• Privacy on a Large Buildling site
in Killington
• Inground septic design for 4
bedrooms
• 7.42A +/- Views,
• Level Building area
• 3 Underground spring fed ponds
• $170,000
Celebrating
30 years!
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING CHITTENDEN
• Beautiful country setting Chittenden
• 3Bedrm, 2Bath Home
• Vast trail out your door
• Minutes to Chittenden reservoir
• 4.8A +/_Barn and outbuilding
• Septic permit allows for 4 bedroom
• $405,000
SKI IN-SHUTTLE OUT – TRAIL CREEK
ON DEPOSIT
TELEMARK VILLAGE ...RARE TO THE MARKET
THE WOODS VILLAGE UNIT
ON DEPOSIT
• 1 BR/1BA, 785 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
$189K
• Updated Kitchen & master bath
• 3 levels of living space
• 2 Bedrooms
+ loft plus Bonus room
• Family room, Tennis and
Outdoor pool
• Next to Kent Pond $365,000
• 2 Bedroom + Loft / 2 Baths
• The Woods special Amenities,
• include :Indoor lap pool, soaking pool
hot tub, sauna,tennis courts
• Fitness Center
• $229,000
TRAILSIDE ON GREAT EASTERN TRAILSIDE DR
• Can’t beat this
• Very rare Trailside location
• Build your dream house
• state permit engineering
in process
• level Driveway.Great
access to & from trail
• $400,000
Daniel Pol
Associate Broker
Kyle Kershner
Broker/Owner
Jessica Posch
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Joseph Kozlar
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Jane Johnson,
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Hazard pay: Senators urge Walmart to participate
>
from page 14
their efforts during the first three months
of Covid. This makes us just one of three
states in the country that has done so, having
been the first to put a proposal forward
and the most generous in what we are
providing.
Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Michael S. Pieciak announced Nov.
9 several important updates regarding
the frontline employees hazard pay grant
program. This second round of the program
substantially expands the sectors
eligible for the grants and includes Vermonters
formerly employed in eligible
sectors. An additional $8
million of coronavirus
relief funds was recently
appropriated, bringing
the total second round
appropriation to $30.5
million.
To date, the department
has received potentially eligible applications
totaling approximately $27 million
in grants. Accordingly, funds are still
available, and the department encourages
eligible employers to apply by the deadline,
which is Friday, Nov. 13 at 11:59 p.m.
The department has already approved
281 applications totaling $12.3 million
in grants to approximately 7,000 current
and former employees, and those checks
will soon be disbursed. Further, the
department anticipates completing its
review of the remaining applications by
the end of this week.
Walmart said in a statement to Seven
Days, that it believes Vermont’s program
is meant for small and medium employers,
“who might be unable to pay a similar
bonus. We hope those funds can be more
appropriately used by those employers.”
However, the Senators disagree, stating
Walmart’s hourly workers are exactly who
should benefit.
“Adding insult to injury, since eligible
retail employees must earn less than $25/
hour to qualify for a grant, Walmart’s decision
solely disadvantages its lowest paid
employees. And since eligible workers
must have been on the job from mid-
“Walmart’s non-participation ... is the
coldest of shoulders to these most
loyal of employees,” said Sens. Ashe,
Hooker, Kitchel, Pearson and Sirotkin.
March to mid-May, these employees can
only be considered very loyal to Walmart.
Walmart’s non-participation in the essential
worker hazard pay grant program is the
coldest of shoulders to these most loyal of
employees.
“We strongly urge Walmart to reverse
course and allow their employees to receive
hazard pay grants. It is the right and decent
thing to do,” the Senators concluded.
To learn more about the program,
apply online, and to sign up to receive
periodic updates, visit dvha.vermont.gov/
front-line-employees-hazard-pay-grantprogram.
Bret Williamson
BROKER, OWNER
FOR SALE IN KILLINGTON
47 McClallen Drive, Killington $529,000
Rare Investment Opportunity, 7-bedroom, 2-family
home located just of the Killington Road. Updates
include new carpeting in upper and lower units -rental
ready with separate utilities on each unit. Property is
being sold fully furnished.
135 East Mountain, Killington $169,900
This 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom Mountain Green condo
is located on the top fl oor of building 1 with windows
facingthe woods and Killington Peak. Sold fully furnished
and with recently updated fl ooring, appliances and
water heater, your vacation home is move-in ready.
Judy Storch
BROKER
Alan Root
REALTOR ®
802-422-3610 killingtonvalleyrealestate.com
298 Prior Drive, Killington $ 1,100,000
This 4934 square foot, exquisitely detailed Tudor style
home would be stunning in any setting; situated as it is,
on a lush, impressively private 20 acre lot, this property
is in a class by itself. A fi ve bedroom home, surrounded
by the grandeur of the green mountains.
125 One Way Road, Stockbridge $ 298,000
Located in the Timber Hawk community, 20 minutes
from Killington, this distinctive 4 bdrm, 3 bath home was
designed by renowned Vermont Architect Robert Carl
Williams as a natural, organic extension of its stunning
Green Mountain environment.
Sarah Vigneau
REALTOR ®
LAKE ST. CATHERINE
views
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
Our Approach
Our office will follow the Vermont
Department of Health and CDC
guidelines and put your safety
first as you find your new home.
93 Baxter Street, Rutland City, VT
$135,000 | MLS#4816362
456 Hartsboro Road, Wallingford, VT
$225,000 | MLS#4822291
14 Franklin Street, Brandon
$374,900 | MLS#4796653
Alison
McCullough
Real Estate
ALISONM C CULLOUGHREALESTATE.COM
29 Center Street, Suite 1 • Downtown Rutland, VT • 802.747.8822

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