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It’s been about five years since Joshua and Ann Eckler first arrived at Trailside Inn – a venture they began as minority owners with Joe DeSena, who had purchased the inn three or four years earlier. Now, the Ecklers are the sole owners, having recently finalized paperwork to buy DeSena’s share in the property located just off Route 100 north in Killington. “This March will mark five years for us,” said Joshua Eckler. “It was a real benefit to partner with Joe in the beginning, but so much has changed now and we’re ready to do this thing on our own.”
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“PRIVATE EVENTS ARE OUR THING,” SAID JOSHUA. Joshua said they struck a deal to purchase DeSena’s share in the business last year, but finalizing the purchase took longer than they’d hoped. “We got the go-ahead last March... It’s hard to get even 10 minutes of Joe’s time. He’s very busy, has been living out of the country, and is [understandably] preoccupied with bigger ventures, like Spartan. This will be one less hassle for Joe.” Regarding the purchase price, Joshua said, DeSena “just didn’t want to lose money on his investment, he was very fair to us,” adding. “He knows that we’re strong enough financially, now. In fact, he’s even doing some of the financing. It was a good deal for both of us. It was the right time, we had the first four years to get to know what really worked and to have Riverside and his other businesses working closely with us, but now it’s different. We’re excited to have a more equal partnership with Riverside. We really operate independently now and have found other niches that we’re pursuing successfully.” The niches, the Ecklers explained, are private events. Trailside is uniquely suited for corporate retreats, large family reunions and weddings. “It’s rare to be able Trailside, page 28
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A unique obstacle course terrain park is coming to Killington next month. Peace Park, a concept designed by Olympic halfpipe snowboarder Danny Davis, is opening on the Dream Maker trail in mid-February. Peace Park offers an on-mountain playground and skatepark experience, featuring pipes, rollers and berms. Any rider is invited to
share a video of themselves in the park to have a shot at competing at the Peace Park championships in California in May. Davis founded Peace Park six years ago as a secret, pros-only park. Since then, he’s used it to expand the sport’s creativity. Davis, who is sponsored by Vermont-based Burton snowboards, is friends with Kevin Pearce, a local Peace Park, page 25
‘This is my home’
Students sad as Green Mountain College announces closure
By Katy Savage
POULTNEY—Days after Green Mountain College students returned to campus from winter break, they were told this semester would be their last. Green Mountain College told students and faculty Jan. 23 that the school was closing its doors following commencement in May. “Financial challenges are impacting liberal arts colleges throughout the country and Green Mountain College is no exception,” President Robert Allen said in a statement. “These financial challenges, the product of major changes in demographics and costs, are the driving factors behind our decision to close at the end of this academic year.” About 427 students and 39 staff members are scrambling for new schools and new careers. The feel of the campus had shifted Thursday, students said. Some students were outraged. Some were sad and others were in shock as their futures remain uncertain. Students and parents said rumors about the college’s
closure had circulated since October, but they had no inkling the college would close so soon. “There was no outreach – there was no nothing to anybody,” said parent Denise Kamer. The college seemed to continue normal operation. GMC accepted a handful of transfer students this semester.
“THIS IS OUR FIRST AND LAST SEMESTER,” SAID MCKENZIE. “I traveled across the country from a community college in Portland, Oregon, to get the news after,” said Claire Sherman. Sherman said she got a vague phone call about the financial meeting as she was traveling to Poultney, but she didn’t know what to expect. “I just wish I’d have been warned a little bit sooner,” she said. “Now we’re all rushing to find a school.”
Sherman and other transfer students waited in the dining hall to eat dinner together Thursday. “I just made friends. Now I have to go make new friends,” said Serena McKenzie, who had just transferred from the University of Tampa. “I love everyone here,” McKenzie added. “It sucks. This is our first and last semester.” Freshman who weren’t informed about the college’s financial issues also felt cheated. “We didn’t even know there was a problem,” said freshman Jordan Britton from New Hampshire. Green Mountain College issued a statement Wednesday, Jan. 23, explaining the college was in negotiations with financial partnerships a week before the closure was announced. “The college was unable to find a financial solution, or secure a partnership that would enable the GMC Poultney campus to continue operations beyond the spring semester,” according to the statement. Closing, page 26
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Rutland crime sees drop By Curt Peterson
Rutland Mayor David Allaire says Rutland has reduced drug-related crime in the last decade, and credits a “hub and spoke” strategy with the success. “Hubs” are outpatient treatment centers to which drug crime offenders are referred, Allaire said. Rutland Regional Medical Center’s West Ridge Center is one of several area hubs. Financial support for the centers comes largely from the state. A 30 day course of treatment costs $14,000 to $27,000, Allaire said. Detoxification runs $600 to $1,000 per day. “The hubs wean offenders from drug dependency,” the mayor told the Mountain Times. “The goal is to get them back into the mainstream of society with jobs, homes and hope.” In the past, detoxed patients were released back into their original environment with little support to keep them on track. The “spokes” are physicians or medical clinics that are near addicts’ residences and provide ongoing positive treatment, either medication- or faithbased. Allaire feels both treatment theories, medication assisted or abstinence practices, are valuable, depending on the individual case. “Twenty years ago, drug addiction was considered a character flaw rather than a disease,” Allaire said. “Faith-based organizations have come to realize there is a cure, through an abstinence approach or via medication, or a combination.”
Allaire estimates more than 400 Rutland addicts are being treated with methadone, and there is no waiting list. Data concur— in 2009 Rutland logged 23 robberies, referred to as “cash-ready crimes” where goods stolen are easily converted to cash for drugs, and in 2015 there were three. Rutland’s 2009 robbery rate was 137.8 per 100,000 residents, and by 2014 it had dropped to 19, according to city-data.com. Allaire said, “Over 50 percent of treatment seekers started taking opioids prescribed for pain. There was a lot of irresponsible prescribing. Drug companies and doctors now realize a change is necessary.” Hard drugs are still introduced via a direct route. Interstate highways that connect Montreal, Boston, New York and Philadelphia, sources of much of the addictive contraband, provide easy delivery. A bag of heroin that cost $5 in New York can sell for $30 in Vermont, Business Insider magazine wrote in October 2013. Economics is also a factor. Challenges of homelessness, unemployment, underemployment and relative poverty exacerbate people’s problems, sometimes leading to drugs. Project Vision Rutland, a civic group in which Mayor Allaire is active, focuses on crime and safety, substance abuse, and community, neighborhood and housing issues. Crime drop, page 25
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Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation is recommending the Legislature change the state’s recycling laws so that commercial haulers will not have to pick up compost from all households when new rules take effect in 2020. But they’re recommending that the ban on putting food scraps in the trash be left intact. The Legislature passed the Universal Recycling Law in 2012, banning the disposal of recyclables including mixed paper –
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Kathleen M. Groom, 76 Kathleen “Kay” Marie Sullivan Groom, 76, of Killington passed away at home on Christmas morning Dec.25, 2018 Kay was born April 24, 1942 to Eugene and Dorothy Sullivan of Chicopee, Massachusetts. She was raised in Chicopee and attended and graduated from Holy Name Girls Academy in 1959. In her teenage years, Kay discovered an innate talent for and love of the theater and subsequently attended Boston University on a full scholarship as a drama major of the Fine Arts class of ’62. Kay flourished at BU and developed her gift as an actress. She performed principal roles in “Here Come the Clowns,” “Dr. Faustus,” Joan of Arc, and most famously “The Lark.” Kay’s “Lark” performance was unparalleled. It was written that Kate was “ a luminous presence on stage. Sensitive and humorous but with an intense sense of purpose.” Kay, whose stage name was “ Kate Sullivan,” went on to perform many roles as a professional actress in summer stock throughout the Northeast, including the Provincetown Playhouse in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Kate performed at the Martinique Theater in New York City for the New York Repertoire Theater production of BAAL. She performed opposite James Earl Jones in “Othello” in Joe Papp’s Shakespeare in Central Park, as well as “Coriolanis” performed at the same venue. Kate Sullivan also starred in several PBS television historical documentaries, and was known for her series of commercials for Nescafe coffee throughout the 1970s. Kay drifted away from her true passion in the 1980s and developed a prestigious 36-year career in the direct marketing industry, working with several large firms in the industry and retiring from Datamann Inc. in 2015. Fortunately for Kate and her audience she went back to performing onstage in her later years with major roles in “Steel Magnolias,” “A Memory,” “Rant and a Prayer,” “The Vagina Monologues” and “The Full Monty” all performed at the Paramount Theater in Rutland. Every performance by Kate received standing ovations. Kay held a deep love of her Irish heritage and developed a working knowledge of Gaelic. She loved to read and made many dear friends at the Killington Library, Middlebury College Museum of Art, and the Vermont Country Store. In her retirement Kay became active in the Killington Senior Group and leaves behind many dear friends. She also became a RABID fan of Mill River Football and her attendance record at games was without blemish. Kay is survived by her brother, Marty Sullivan, of West Springfield Massachusetts, and her sons; Samuel J. Groom II of Killington, Patrick Groom of Greeley, Colorado, and Christopher Groom of New York, New York. Kay is also survived by her three beloved grandchildren; Samuel J. Groom III, Sebastian Groom and Fiona Groom. A memorial service celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at the Rutland Methodist Church at 60 Strongs Avenue, Rutland from 5-7 p.m. A Catholic funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Church, 387 Chestnut Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kay’s honor to the Rutland Methodist Church, the Paramount Theater, Mill River Friends of Football or Killington Library.
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ECFiber and Brownsville Butcher and Pantry jointly hosted an open house on Friday, Jan. 18 that might be called “a match made in heaven.” The occasion was ECFiber’s introduction of a new “internet café” within the former Brownsville General Store. West Windsor, of which Brownsville is a part, is one of 24 towns that are being geared up with ECFiber’s fiber optic broadband internet access. Patrons are invited to come for meals or just a beverage, and sit in the café using their hand-held device or laptop to access the Worldwide Web. Broadband service in rural Vermont has been the promise of three successive gubernatorial administrations, and is considered key to attracting and retaining younger entrepreneurs and tech-dependent employees. ECFiber has assisted in making the broadband dream come true, at least for some Vermonters, Chairman Irving Thomae told The Mountain Times. And the Brownsville Butcher and Pantry, a brand-new venue, seems
appropriate for ECFiber’s third internet café rollout. Peter Varkonyi and Lauren Stevens met when Varkonyi was a chef in a Royalton restaurant, and Stevens delivered fresh produce from a local farm she managed. “We became friends and discovered we had similar aspirations and passions,” Stevens said. “We were talking about starting a business together almost immediately.” The couple started dating and their dream of a business partnership remained the focus of their relationship. Stevens grew up in Granville, New York, not far from the Vermont border, and studied agriculture at SUNY Syracuse. Varkonyi is from the Washington, D.C. area and attended New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier. They live on Bible Hill Road in Brownsville. Their new venture opened on Nov. 20. There is no sign – the store is well known to locals. The interior, however, is impressively updated and finished, and the menu includes traditional
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Laura Stevens and Peter Varyonyi opened the Brownsville Butcher and Pantry in the former Brownsville Store Nov. 20. favorites as well as more adventurous choices. Beer and wine are served and sold as package goods. There is a full butchery and delicatessen department. An alliance of local residents, called Friends of the Brownsville General Store, owns the property – Varkonyi and Stevens have a five-year lease with the contractual opportunity of ultimately buying the store. People sit at the counter or at tables, surfing
or working on laptops or phones connecting Brownsville with the world via superfast ECFiber infrastructure. The other two ECFiber internet cafes are at the South Royalton Market, and the Rochester Cafe and Country Store in Rochester. Thomae says he feels ECFiber’s accomplishments have already made a vast difference in the lives of rural Vermonters. Eight years into operation, the ECFiber, page 24
City removal of selected ash trees moves ahead By Julia Purdy
RUTLAND—Last fall Rutland neighenhance the streetscape of handsome borhood streets glowed with the golden houses. Another “corridor” is between foliage of ash trees, but since October, 75 Grove Street between Crescent Street and streetside ash trees have been removed, Field Ave. Public Works Commissioner Jeff Wennberg All trees were ranked on a point system told the Mountain Times Jan.23. That was – and the city found about 100 that met all the target number for 2018, with an equal the criteria and would be worth the investnumber slated for 2019, and 45-50 trees in ment to try to save. Those will be “vaccinat2020. ed” with a product that has had success in Once popular as a tree for parks and the Midwest, said Wennberg. streets, and a commercially valuable speWennberg said he and Dave Schneider cies, the white ash has been succumbing believe that “this stuff is safe to use in an nationwide to the inroads of the emerald urban environment.” ash borer, an insect pest that has been The chemical is injected under the bark, detected elsewhere in Vermont. not into the ground or in the soil. But to inIn all, about two-thirds ject all 355 trees would have of the city’s 355 ash street been prohibitively expensive THE trees will be removed in an and would have to be done CHEMICAL attempt to discourage the every two years. pest. The remaining trees Noting that Assistant IS INJECTED will be treated chemically Forester/Arborist and city UNDER THE “to try to save them,” Wenemployee Tim Smith was a nberg said. licensed pesticide applicaBARK. The original plan was to tor in Connecticut and has take down all 355 trees, but Wennberg and earned his license in Vermont, Wennberg City Forester Dave Schneider revised the said, “We now have the ability to apply the plan, partly due to cost. pesticide with our staff, that cuts the cost in As did Barre, Berlin and Montpelier, half. We’re satisfied that it’s a safe product Rutland conducted an inventory of its and we’re satisfied that it’s affordable. In street ash trees. Every city-owned ash was the spring we will start to chemically treat.” evaluated along several criteria, Wennberg Only trees growing on city property, said. They considered the general health between the sidewalk and the curb, will be of each tree, its location and its aesthetic treated or removed. contribution to the streetscape. Branches Neighbors will be notified with doorcan fall on power lines; tree roots can inter- hangers; each tree to be cut will be marked fere with underground service lines. Those with a tag or orange paint. If residents find could be replaced with a smaller, less the loss of a tree disturbing, the city can ofspreading species. They also considered fer a replacement species of the resident’s whether the tree enhanced the streetscape preference. in that location, and if its disappearance Private owners can also request an would detract visually. opinion on the health of a tree. The city will A row of ash trees on North Main Street be “more than happy” to survey a private will be treated because they are healthy tree – “our guys have done a lot of research specimens, appropriately located, and on this,” Wennberg said.
STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2019
The road ahead
Back to work
By Rep. Jim Harrison
By Sen. Dick McCormack
At the beginning of every legislative session, governors give a State of the State address or as in the case of a new biennium like this year, an inaugural speech. Such talks generally offer little in terms of detail, but rather talk about a governor’s vision for the upcoming session and beyond. Jim Harrison The specifics, or “the road ahead,” is left to the Governor’s budget address, which was made this past Thursday. Gov. Phil Scott drew applause and laughter when he started out with an off-script thank you to House Speaker Mitzi Johnson for allowing him to speak in the House Chamber, in contrast to what was happening in Washington during the shutdown. And later on in his speech, he spoke of the need for civility, only to be interrupted a few minutes later by a protester who was booing in the back of the Chamber. As the protester was being escorted out of the House, Scott quickly rebounded with, “Now let’s return to the section on civility.” It’s no wonder, that even with disagreements in his policies, Phil Scott maintains high likability. His goals for the budget included expanding the economy and state revenue by reversing Vermont’s demographic trends, increasing the number of Vermonters in the labor force and transforming the state’s education system into the very best in the nation. Some of his specific proposals included: • New voluntary paid family leave program • A focus on reversing Vermont’s declining labor force with $2.5 million toward marketing to attract and find people likely to relocate for jobs in Vermont • Support of growth in communities that are currently shrinking by modernizing Act 250 • Additional $7 million into our child care system to make it more accessible and affordable for low-income and working families • $3.2 million more to Vermont State Colleges, which will stop a planned 3 percent tuition increase on Vermonters this coming school year • $8 million of Vermont’s estate tax to clean water, coupled with an increase in the current tax exemption from $2.75 million to $5.75 million over four years (Vermont is one of only 12 states that have this tax at all.) • Elimination of Vermont income taxes on veteran retirement benefits by next year. (Vermont is only one of seven states that fully tax military retirement.) • Elimination of the land gains tax, which was implemented in the ’70s to halt rapid development and housing speculation •Increased payments to outstanding liabilities for state employee and teacher pension and retiree health benefits Some of these initiatives will be funded by increased revenue projections, a current surplus, updating online sales tax collection law and several fee increases. It will now be up to the Legislature, especially the money committees, to dissect the administration proposals and adjust as they put their own stamp on tax and spend priorities. No doubt there will be some key differences in the coming months. H.57 as introduced, proposes to recognize as a fundamental right the freedom of reproductive choice and to prohibit public entities from interfering with or restricting the right of an individual to terminate the individual’s pregnancy. Vermont currently has unrestricted legal abortion, as a result of common law backed up by court decisions. However, with a change in the makeup of the US Supreme Court, groups like Planned Parenthood and others believe it’s time to put those protections into state law. There is also a constitutional amendment being proposed. Currently proposed legislation does not preclude late term or partial birth abortions and in addition a fetus shall not have independent rights under Vermont law. The House Human Services Committee has been taking testimony on the issue last week and may vote it out soon. It is unclear whether House leadership will schedule an open public hearing to allow supporters and opponents an opportunity to speak on the issue. Not once during last fall’s campaign, was I asked about abortion. I didn’t give the nuances of potential legislation a lot of thought before the session. I am, however, troubled by how far H.57 goes with its unobstructed legalization of abortion in the bill’s current form. With a majority of the House on the bill already, I may not have an impact on its outcome. Jim Harrison is the state representative for Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington and Mendon.
In this bitter time in Washington, Vermont is a light of hope simply because we get along with one another. Democrats and Progressives are a united team. Our Republican friends are true to their ideals, but they are not obstructionists. We negotiate agreements that all sides can live with. Both the governor and the Legislature understand that, having elected a divided government, Vermonters have indicated that they see value in our divergent understandings and expect us to work through our differences. As part of the Senate Democratic Caucus, I’m happy to support our shared priorities: paid family leave, raising the minimum wage, clean water, addressing the shortage of mental health facilities. Drug addiction, affordability, and less burdensome taxes remain persistent challenges. Access to affordable health care is unfinished business. And global warming remains the overarching existential issue of our time. In that regard, serving on the executive committee of the Climate Solutions Caucus is probably the most important work I do as a Legislator. In addition to this
shared agenda, legislators offer bills on many other issues. I’m either sponsoring or co-sponsoring bills to do the following: create a rebuttable presumption of joint child custody after divorce, allow expedited eviction of tenants who vandalize rental properties, allow qualified psychologists to prescribe medications, create a moratorium on Act 46-driven actions pending resolution of related lawsuits, prohibit use of glyphosate herbicide, and require a study of civics as a condition for high school graduation. My morning committee is Health and Welfare, which deals with all medical, mental health, health access and benefits issues. My afternoon committee is Appropriations. We’re considering the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Adjustment Bill. Such a bill is considered mid-way through every fiscal year to true up overestimates and underestimates of revenues and expenses and shift resources where needed. As with the FY 2020 budget, the administration proposal is the template, but the Legislature does its own calculations. Dick McCormack is a senator for Windsor County.
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By Sen. Alison Clarkson
The Legislature’s 2019 session is now in full swing. Each committee in the House and the Senate is getting updated by the agencies and departments in their areas of jurisdiction. The various reports and studies which have been requested are being presented and the executive branch is Alison Clarkson in the process of identifying their priorities for the session. All of this information will inform a good deal of our committees’ work over the next five months. In addition, the committees will address the proposed members’ bills which have been sent to them. If you want to read a report of particular interest to you – Reforming Vermont’s Mental Health System, its Basic Needs Budgets and Livable Wage, Data Privacy, Outdoor Recreation Friendly Communities Program, Right to Repair or Resources for the Futures. Two of our top priorities in Senate Economic Development (SED) will be returning to the work left unfinished by Gov. Phil Scott’s vetoes of our minimum wage and paid family leave bills. I am pleased that the governor, along with the governor of New Hampshire, has proposed a voluntary paid family leave bill. It acknowledges the need for this benefit, which is an important first step. While quite different from what I hope we’ll eventually enact into law, his proposal engages his office in our legislative discussion, which is positive. Affordability has two sides to it: cost and income. In both our proposals to raise the minimum wage, and to cover all employees with a paid family leave benefit, we are addressing how Vermonters can better afford life, work fewer jobs and enjoy greater peace of mind. SED launched the session by listening to advocates on a variety of other important subjects - from housing and Alison Clarkson, page 29
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The Mountain Times • Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2019
OP-ED
Understanding Trump is to know why Dems can’t cave By Angelo Lynn
What happens when Democrats and Americans begin to confront Trump? When they call his bluff and simply say, “This will hurt you more than it will hurt us.” Democrats were at that point with the government shutdown but they had three important reasons not to give in: First, they’re in the right; it’s not just that the wall is immoral, but rather that security experts everywhere debunk Trump’s position that a bigger wall will stop drugs and crime. Report after report says it won’t. Drugs and human trafficking for the most part come through already established legal checkpoints. What would help reduce that illicit flow is increased funding for more personnel, and improved security systems, at those checkpoints. Building a bigger wall across the desert does exactly the opposite of what’s needed by reducing the funding available for hiring those added security forces. Second, Americans have become savvy to how Trump operates and it’s not something any nation wants to encourage. Trump’s strategy is to create a crisis, then offer to help resolve the crisis only if his opponents concede to a separate demand. Trump calls this “leveraging” and negotiating. Democrats call it “hostage taking,” referring to the 800,000 federal employees caught in the political crosshairs. But most Americans would look unfavorably at anyone who did something similar to them, just as the construction firms still do at being stiffed by Trump in previous deals. No one likes to be hoodwinked. Third, if Democrats gave in on this, why wouldn’t Trump believe the same tactic would work on other issues coming up? That point was emphasized by New Jersey Democrat Rep. Tom Malinowski in his comments in last Wednesday’s New York Times.“There’s an overwhelming consensus that this is about establishing that shutdowns Understanding Trump, page 7
Electric vehicles save in the long run
By Ross Sneyd
As with most adages, there’s truth to the one we hear a lot. Vermont can be an expensive place to live. After we pay the rent or mortgage, taxes, health care, transportation and heating, there’s often not much left over. It’s a fact of our rural economy. But that’s no reason to pack up and head off to some urban nirvana. (It can be expensive there, too, by the way). Instead, let’s take a look at some of the things we can do to bring down a few of the high costs all of us face-and to improve the Vermont economy at the same time. How? Let’s tackle two of the big cost drivers—transportation and heating—in a way that recognizes our Vermont traditions of innovation and respect for our rural lifestyle. Because of where we live, Vermonters drive. A lot. With little public transportation and a dispersed population Vermonters rely heavily on their cars to run errands, bring kids to school, and get to work. Even with gas hovering around $2 a gallon, this is not cheap. Fueling up cars and keeping them maintained is a significant expense for Vermont families. Half of the money that Vermonters spend on energy goes to transportation, with a typical family spending $2,500 every year to fill up the tank. Electric vehicles have to be a big part of the solution. They’re not just for the rich, you know. There are affordable models out there and a growing inventory of used electrics. We need to dispel the myth that electric vehicles are elitist. These cars can save Vermonters – all of us – money on both fuel and maintenance. Electric vehicles can save a car owner $1,200 or more on maintenance costs and will guard against increases and fluctuations in the price of gas. Electricity prices tend to be more stable and grow much more slowly. Additionally, driving electric vehicles will make Vermont more energy independent. Approximately $1.1 billion was spent in Vermont on gas in 2010. If all of that travel had been powered with electricity, the cost would have been $275 million-saving more than $800 Electric ride, page 10
By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch, OH
Women lose opportunity under school mergers By Pamela Frasher
As a record number of female members of Congress are sworn in this month in Washington, D.C., things are different in Vermont. Here, top state officials are removing elected officials from local office, and the removals disproportionately affect women. In interpreting Act 46, Vermont’s 2015 school consolidation law, the state is attempting to force mergers wherever possible instead of “where necessary” as the law states, thus implementing forced mergers far beyond what the law calls for. In this overreach, the state is pursuing forced merger of many districts that actually meet the goals of the law.
An aspect of this activity that has yet to garner much attention is that mergers drastically reduce the number of school board positions — positions that have traditionally been held primarily by women. We’ve already lost many school board positions in Act 46 “preferred” mergers. The recent Agency of Education memo exploring the possibility of a single statewide district would exacerbate the loss even further. No matter your position on local control, it is clear that these reductions are an opportunity loss for women in Vermont. At a time when female representation in the U.S. Congress still hovers below 20 percent, the fact, in comparison, that women have held the majority of
school board seats is nothing short of remarkable. Vermont’s school boards have been a rare area in which women have not had trouble attaining leadership positions — a key factor in shaping our communities and our future. School boards represent a key entrance-level leadership opportunity, especially for women. School leadership is where many women first find their public voice, while also honing critical leadership skills from public speaking and budgeting to meeting management and deliberative decision-making. Madeleine Kunin — Vermont’s only female governor — entered politics by becoming a school board member. Vermont’s relatively Women lose, page 10
LETTERS
The truths about the public safety building Dear Editor, There have been many misconceptions by the general public regarding the need for a new Public Safety Building. The major objection is to the cost, with no real regard to the pressing need due to the antiquated facility (Oren Bates Firehouse). The old firehouse is not in need of repair, it is in need of total demolition. The design firm of Dorr & Whittier was brought in to assess the feasibility of the continued use of the building and found it did not meet any of the current regulations. And the cost to repair and/or rebuild was prohibitive. We, however, would like to take this time to thank the Bates family for donating this facility which has served the town of Killington so well for so many years.
Besides growing full time residential and second home ownership, there is the ever-expanding business being created by the mountain, bringing more people to our town during both the winter and now the summer seasons. Then there is the coming expansion of hundreds of condominiums that will be built in the coming years. How will we be able to take care of this up and coming boom to our community with a facility whose building doesn’t even sit on land it owns? The $7 million figure that’s been touted around town by those who do not know and have not shown their faces at any of the meetings held, is just not true. Many months, weeks, and hours have been spent
by the committee, the Fire Dept, and the Police Dept, paring down the costs of this project to a point where we can have a building that will be able to service our community for the next 40-50 years, with built-in expansion capability when necessary. The town meeting will be coming up shortly. Please take the time to make an informed decision. There is a proposed special meeting to inform those interested in the current status, i.e. cost estimate, timeline, bonding, etc., sometime in early February, as well as presentations at the Rotary, the Seniors’ Lunch, and other venues. There will also be the Informational/Special Select Board Meeting on the
eve of Town Meeting Day, March 4, 2019. Killington is the biggest ski town in Vermont and in New England. Know the facts. Help us make the town we need it to be. Richard Kropp, Killington Write a letter The Mountain Times encourages readers to contribute to our community paper by writing letters to the editor, or commentaries. The opinions expressed in letters are not endorsed nor are the facts verified by The Mountain Times. We ask submissions to be 300 words or less. Email letters to editor @mountaintimes.info.
The Mountain Times • Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2019
F ND O … HE E N T W N O DO HUT S E TH
CAPITOL QUOTES “The Trump Shutdown should have never happened, and it should have never dragged on for 35 days. I hope that the President has learned that Congress is a coequal branch of government, and the American people are not pawns to be played with in his political games. I look forward to continuing my bipartisan work with Chairman Shelby to make responsible investments in the American people and border security, and I pray that President Trump does not repeat this national embarrassment again. Let us promptly vote to reopen the government and end this national nightmare,” Said Sen. Patrick Leahy Jan. 25.
“President Trump shut down the government, held 800,000 federal employees hostage and disrupted vital federal services for absolutely nothing. Pathetic! I think the time is long overdue for the American people to tell this president he is not a dictator, he is not a king, he is not the despotic ruler of Saudi Arabia, he is not his authoritarian friend Vladimir Putin of Russia,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders Jan. 25.
“President Trump’s reckless decision to shutter federal agencies in order to fulfill a phony campaign promise did real harm to real people. For 35 days, federal employees, contractors and businesses endured governmentinflicted financial jeopardy. America needs common sense, cost-effective border and port security and comprehensive immigration reform. Those important goals will never be met if this impetuous and willful president does not abandon the now thoroughly discredited tactic of closing the federal government. It should never be used again,” Said Rep. Peter Welch Jan. 25.
“21 days goes very quickly. Negotiations with Democrats will start immediately. Will not be easy to make a deal, both parties very dug in. The case for National Security has been greatly enhanced by what has been happening at the Border & through dialogue. We will build the Wall!” Said President Donald Trump Jan. 26.
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Question from the community Editor’s note: this question has been submitted to the Mountain Times on behalf of some members of the Killington community, who wish to remain anonymous. Each week until Town Meeting we will select a question and pose it to the appropriate expert in that community in order to clarify facts. If you have a question you’d like us to consider email editor@mountaintimes.info. On KPAA-Resort relations What is the relationship between the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) and Killington Resort, specifically, financially? Is the Resort holding up their end of the bargain with events and supporting those efforts? KPAA Director Mike Coppinger explains: Yes, it definitely has. The resort said it was going to beef up their events department and they’ve done that. The are currently in the process of with dealing with the AJGA [youth golf tournament] and in conversation with the Stage Race folks, for example. They’ve definitely picked up a lot of those sorts of events that used to cost the town money, time and resources. We help through evaluations of those summer events – we do surveys and pass information back to the resort about what people thought the impact was of the events for their business. Mike Coppinger Two members of the resort’s middle management still sit on the KPAA board and come to meetings: Justin Pill, events and sponsorships manager, and Amy Laramie, internal communications and guest experience manager. So we’re all around the same table discussing what’s best. Financially speaking, the KPAA benefits from our close relationship with the resort. For our two signature events – the Wine Festival and Holiday Festival – we are able to use the resort’s facility and staff at a drastically reduced price. Without that partnership, we wouldn’t be able to make money and they’re key fundraisers for us. So their in-kind support is hugely important. Additionally, the resort helped us to create a very aggressive sponsorship program for businesses who want to sponsor events. They threw in some “goodies” from the resort to sweeten the pot for sponsorship levels. For example, our Gold sponsors receive a transferable ski pass, which is not offered on the market, it’s only offered through our organization. The resort, of course, also gives us the opportunity to offer both local and regional merchant ski passes for $399 locally or $599 regionally – a huge perk for member businesses and their employees, adding value to their business.
Understanding Trump:
Self interest is the key
continued from page 6 are wrong,” said Malinowski. “From my hopes the pain he causes others pushes standpoint, and I think this is the consenthem beyond their pain threshold.” sus of the caucus, everything is negotiable. That might have worked for Trump Border security is negotiable. Immigration in the business world, but what’s particpolicy is negotiable. Shutting down the ularly galling about Trump’s behavior government is not negotiable, and we’re as president is that he is not reluctant angry about it… If we give in to this tactic to push the pain onto working Ameriin any way we will validate it, and there cans – forcing federal employees to work will be no end to these shutdowns, and without pay and furloughing hundreds the people who suffer today will be sufof thousands of others – while smugly fering again and again and again.” suggesting he has the stronger hand in Understanding the political debate and will come out on What Americans, and the world, top. knows by now is that Trump believes Appropriate response? in a zero-sum game: that is, there is no The correct public response to win-win scenario. In Trump’s view, there Trump’s disregard for these furloughed are just winners and losers and you’re a American workers is nationwide pro“loser” if you lose. tests – the political fallout has to cause Now that Democrats, and more him enough pain that he seeks other opimportantly the American voter, undertions. Republicans and Trump must be stand this, a general consensus is buildmade to think twice about the political ing that until Trump learns that he can consequences. lose more than he gains in such tactics, As for the Democrats’ response, he’ll keep doing them. Once he loses, howev“EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE. BORDER er, he’ll do whatever is SECURITY IS NEGOTIABLE. IMMIGRATION necessary not to put himself in that position POLICY IS NEGOTIABLE. SHUTTING again because he hates DOWN THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT any circumstance that marks him as a loser. NEGOTIABLE,” WROTE MALINOWSKI. And that’s Trump’s sorry state of affairs. Two years into his administration, Amer- they’re right to be willing to spend monicans – and large parts of the world – are ey on border security, but to spend it on about to call his bluff. the things that security experts say will According to a foreign diplomat help solve many of the problems: new interviewed by the Washington Post, he scanning technology to detect drugs and said Trump initially unnerved European weapons, improvements in infrastrucleaders with his rhetoric, but no longer. ture at ports of entry and more person“Now you just know what he’s going to nel, including more immigration judges do and you kind of shrug it off. You can’t to reduce the long waits of people seektotally ignore him because he’s the presing legitimate access into the country. ident of the United States. But he doesn’t But if the 35-day record-setting govscare people like he used to.” ernament shutdown is any indication of A further problem is that Trump’s what’s to come, short of impeachment, ignorance limits his ability to resolve the Americans are looking at two more years crises he gets himself into. of manufactured crises and infantile “This guy is not really good at thinking threats by this president to please his his way out of the problem,” Timothy base – and that’s no way to run a country. Naftali, a clinical associate professor of Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher public service at New York University, of the Addison County Independent, a sister told the Post. “He just ups the ante and publication of the Mountain Times.
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Calendar
The Mountain Times • Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2019
** denotes multiple times and/or locations.
Playgroup
10 a.m. Maclure Library offers playgroup, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Story Time
10 a.m. Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-4382964.
Killington Bone Builders 10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Mendon Bone Builders
WOODCHUCK FESTIVAL IN WEST PAWLET
Blood Drive
WEDNESDAY JAN. 30
Bikram Yoga **
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Mental Health Advocacy Day
8 a.m. Vermonters rally to call on Vt. leaders and legislators to protect and strengthen mental health care system. Vermont State House, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the cafeteria and room 11. Support Vermont communities, invest in mental health. 115 State St, Montpelier.
Ski Bum Races
10 a.m. No race Jan. 23, resumes Jan. 30. Killington Ski Bum races held on Highline trail at K-1, Killington Resort, Wednesdays, Dec. 12-March 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Post party weekly: Jan. 30, Inn at Long Trail. Racers only; $5 extra for guest. killington.com.
Active Seniors Lunch
12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
Tobacco Cessation Group
5 p.m. Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
Rotary Meeting
6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org
Meditation Circle
6:15 p.m. Maclure Library offers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. 802483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Free Knitting Class
6:30 p.m. Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.
THURSDAY Bikram Yoga **
JAN. 31
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
All Levels Yoga
10 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.
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10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
12 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, 12-5 p.m., Green Mountain College, 1 College Circle, Poultney. Give the gift of life! Free long sleeve t-shirt and $5 Dunkin’ card for donors. Appointments at redcrossblood.org; 1-800-733-2767. 228 East Mountain Road, Killington.
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT RASTA Registration Open
Registration is open for RASTA’s DisasTour VIII (peddle, paddle, run) being held April 27, starts 10 a.m. on the park in Rochester. Sign up at rastavt.org/ disastour/. Early $40/$75 pricing ends Feb. 28.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Level 1 Yoga
8:30 a.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! 802-422-9765.
Knitting Group
12 p.m. Maclure Library offers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Magic: the Gathering
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 802-422-9765.
Pop Up Market
5 p.m. Newberry Market in White River Junction hosts monthly pop up markets, 5-8 p.m. Featuring local artisans, jewelry, gift cards, artwork, photography, Lularoe, books, more. First Fridays. $25 vendor space. newberrymarketwrj@ gmail.com. 19 S Main St, White River Junction.
Spaghetti Dinner
5 p.m. Barstow Memorial School spaghetti dinner at North Grange Hall, Chittenden. 5-8 p.m. $10 adults, includes meal, raffle entrance for multiple prizes. Benefits Washington D.C. trip. 3 Lower Middle Road, Chittenden.
Owl Prowl Wine & Dine
Pico Race World
5:30 p.m. VINS and The Quechee Inn holds Owl Prowl, Wine & Dine. First, snowshoe through trails at VINS to look for owls. Then, have dinner at the Quechee Inn. Booked for this session - join the March 1 prowl! vinsweb.org.
Tai Chi Class
6:30 p.m. Service and dairy/veggie potluck, a musical shabbat service, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share. All welcome for part or all of the evening. 802-773-3455.
1 p.m. Bud Light Race World, Thursday fun race series at Pico Mountain. Races 1-3 p.m. After party in Last Run Lounge 4-6 p.m. Races held on Lower Pike or Exhibition. picomountain.com. 1:15 p.m. Beginner Tai Chi class at Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Thursdays. Short form of Sun Style. Safe, easy to learn, for all fitness levels. Class size limited, register at 802-468-3093. Free.
Tobacco Cessation Group
4:30 p.m. Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Bridge Club
6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-2286276.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Family Fun Night
6:30 p.m. Maclure Library hosts a family fun night at Pittsford Police Academy. Activities, dragon masks, paper lanterns, and lucky slime. Open to children sixth grade and younger. maclurelibrary.org to sign up. 317 Academy Rd, Pittsford.
The Campbell Brothers
7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts welcomes The Campbell Brothers with soul-stirring, “Sacred Steel” music - high-energy gospel on the steel guitar. Tickets $25-$35, chandler-arts.org. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.
Capitol Steps
8 p.m. Political satirists The Capitol Steps bring current affairs to the comedy stage. Current tour, “Make America Grin Again,” on the agenda. See them at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $39, paramountvt.org.
SATURDAY
Birds & Board Games
6 p.m. VINS holds an evening of board games, popcorn, and predatory birds. Science-themed night of strategy and cooperation, with meeting a few ambassador birds. Game choices, hot cocoa and popcorn, flight demonstration. 6-9 p.m. $8 general public, members free. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. vinsweb.org.
Book Talk: Polly Young-Eisendrath
6:30 p.m. Phoenix Books Rutland hosts author Polly Young-Eisendrath for talk on her new book, “Love Between Equals: Relationship as a Spiritual Path.” Learn to negotiate conflict and deepen most intimate relationships, guided by Buddhist teacher/psychotherapist/couples counselor. Talk free, open to public. Books available for purchase. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks. biz.
International Folk Dancing
6:30 p.m. Simple Israeli and European dances taught by Judy. Free. All welcome. Bring friends and BYOB. Dress comfortable, wear solid shoes with non-skid soles. at Rutland Jewish Center. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-7733455, rutlandjewishcenter.org.
Bikram Yoga **
FEB. 2
7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
CHOCOLATE TASTING AT THE VAULT SATURDAY, FEB. 2, 12 P.M.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Thursday night soccer at Killington Elementary School Gym, 7-9 p.m. Bring $3 and indoor shoes. Adults. Schoolhouse Road, Killington.
Pond Hockey
7 p.m. Bud Light Pond Hockey Series, Monday and Thursday at The Foundry. Drop-in style, teams of four compete on the ice. BYO equipment if you have it. Or rentals available for $8. 7-9 p.m. Info, killington.com. 63 Summit Road, Killington.
FRIDAY Bikram Yoga **
FEB. 1
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
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The Mountain Times • Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2019 8:30 a.m. Vt. Fish & Wildlife Dept. holds series of introductory seminars on ice fishing. Today, Intro to Ice Fishing on Dewey’s Pond, Quechee. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to get started ice fishing - the basics, from checking ice for safety to drilling holes and setting up jigs. Registration required at 802-265-2279 or letsgofishing@vermont.gov, limited to 30. Equipment provided; dress for the weather, bring snacks.
Killington Section GMC
9 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Notch Road Loop, Mendon. Head east from end of section of Notch Road, crossing North Fork of Cold River Road, then follow river south, head over north-south version of Notch Road, and return. Snowshoes/traction devices helpful. Moderate, 4 miles. Meet 9 a.m. at Rutland Firehouse side of Main Street Park. No dogs. Leader, 802-492-2143.
Winter Weekends
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends in February. Visit horse barn, milk room, calf nursery, cow barn and more. Plus, 1890 farm manger’s house open for tours. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
Woodchuck Festival
10 a.m. 16th annual Woodchuck Festival at Mettawee Community School, 5788 Vt Rt 153, West Pawlet. Valentines and Super Bowl raffles, silent auction, Pony Plop bingo, West Pawlet Woodchuck visits 2 p.m. on a firetruck, tug-of-war at 3 p.m. - plus breakfast, lunch, and more. Family friendly! 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Open Gym
11 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends. $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.
Crabgrass Puppet Theatre
11 a.m. Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents “The Lion & the Mouse,” and other tales, at the Grange Theatre. $10 adults, $5 age 12 and under. artistreevt. org. 65 Stage Road, So. Pomfret.
Woodchuck Day
11:30 a.m. Vermonters turn to the woolly woodchuck to portend the length of winter. Attend Okemo’s version of the ceremonial emergence with a special guest “woodchuck.” A/B Quads, Clock Tower Base. Okemo Mountain Resort, 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow. okemo.com.
Bridge Club
12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.
Chocolate Tasting
12 p.m. Ninth annual chocolate tasting at the Vault, 12-4 p.m. Sample from large assortment of fine chocolates and chocolate confections. Free, donations greatly appreciated. View annual student art show on display. 68 Main St., Springfirld. galleryvault.org.
Met Opera Live in HD
12:55 p.m. Live screening, in HD on the big screen at Paramount Theatre, of performances at the Metropolitan Opera. This week, Met favorite since 2009 premiere, Bizet’s “Carmen.” Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine reprises her remarkable portrayal of opera’s ultimate seductress with impassioned tenors Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna as her lover, Don José. Run time 3 hours, 30 minutes; one 30-minute intermission. Tickets $23 adults, $10 students. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org. Also showing at Middlebury Town Hall Theater, same time.
Book Talk: Cardy Raper
2 p.m. Cardy Raper talks on her memoir, “Love, Sex, and Mushrooms: Adventures of a Woman in Science” at Phoenix Books Rutland. Fully-illustrated book about sexual reproduction in mushroom-bearing fungus, in lay terms. Free, open to all. Books available. 2 Center St., Rutland.
Bikram Yoga **
9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. 90-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Sundays with Maurie
Bingo
5:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Open Gym
6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.
Storytelling Event
7 p.m. Restore - Stories of Hope and Expectation. True, first person, seven-minute stories. 7-8:30 p.m. at Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 67 Gecha Lane, Pittsford. Connect with the spirit of hope and experience genuine, intimate storytelling.
FOLA Film
7 p.m. FOLA shows 1969 Robert Redford film “Downhill Racer” at Ludlow Town Hall, in Heald Auditorium, 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow. Free, donations suggested, water and popcorn provided. fola.us.
Drag Show
7:30 p.m. Red Hot at Merchants Hall. Themed drag show. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show starts 8:15 p.m. $15 general admission or $100 for VIP couch seating. Tickets at mhdragparty.bpt.me. 40-42 Merchants Row, Rutland.
Chelsea Berry
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music welcomes return of singer/songwriter Chelsea Berry. Indie rock roots with poetic lyric, bold melodies, powerful vocals. $20 tickets. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net.
SUNDAY
FEB. 3 Heartfulness Meditation
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
6 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s family support group at RRMC Leahy Conference Room D, 160 Allen St., Rutland. First Monday of each month. For families and friends of those living with mental illness. Free, confidential, share ideas and suggestions.
10 a.m. Sundays with watercolor artist Maurie Harrington at Killington ART Garage. No experience needed. $35/ person. RSVP required at 802-422-8422. Paint a red cardinal. 2841 Killington Road, Killington.
All Levels Yoga
Winter Weekends
JAGfest 3.0 Community Event
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends in February. Visit horse barn, milk room, calf nursery, cow barn and more. Plus, 1890 farm manger’s house open for tours. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
Christian Study Course
10 a.m. Big God, Big Question, 12-week Christian study course at Welsh Presbyterian Church, 42 Grove St., Poultney. Asks youth and adult attendees, “Are you ready to grow your relationship with Jesus?” Focus on preparing attendees to employ the study of scripture, tradition, and church in the context of their daily life. Celebration of Confirmation upon completion. Prior registration requested at 802-325-3594.
Yoga with Dawn
10:30 a.m. Yoga class with Dawn resumes at Plymouth Community Center. All levels welcome, please bring your own mat. $12 per class or $90 for 10 classes. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.
6:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland. 6:30 p.m. Welcome dinner at Piecemeal Pies, 5 S Main St, White River Junction. All welcome to usher in JAGfest 3.0! jagproductionsvt.com.
Pond Hockey
7 p.m. Bud Light Pond Hockey Series, Monday and Thursday at The Foundry. Drop-in style, teams of four compete on the ice. BYO equipment if you have it. Or rentals available for $8. 7-9 p.m. Info, killington.com. 63 Summit Road, Killington.
SUPER BOWL LIII SHOWING AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE SUNDAY, FEB. 3, 6:30 P.M.
All Levels Yoga
12 p.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Big Bubble Bonanza **
1 p.m. Jeff Boyer brings Big Bubble Bonanza to Middlebury Town Hall Theater. Bubbles with people inside. Audience participation. Bubbles that blow their own bubbles. A sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family! 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. shows. $10 kids, $20 adults. townhalltheater.org. 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury.
Science Pub
4 p.m. Science Pub season 7 welcomes Michael Dash, assistant professor of psychology at Middlebury College, for talk on “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream...” Lecture and lively conversation is free, buy any nosh/beverages. Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., Brandon.
Connection Support Group
4:30 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s connection support group at Rutland Mental Health Services, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. 4:30-6 p.m. First and third Sunday of each month. Free recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Learn from one another, share coping strategies, offer mutual encouragement and understanding.
Super Bowl Screening at Paramount
5:45 p.m. The Paramount Theatre screens Super Bowl LIII - New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams. Broadcast on giant screen in HD and surround sound. FREE viewing (donations grateful). Snacks, beer/wine and drinks available. Doors open 5:45 p.m. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
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Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.
TUESDAY
MONDAY
Open Swim
5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.
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6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., 60 min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Killington Yoga
8:30 a.m. All Level Flow Yoga, 8:30 a.m. at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. 802-422-3368.
Playgroup
11 a.m. Maclure Library offers playgroup, Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Better Breathers
11 a.m. Better breathers support group. Have difficult time breathing? Join the American Lung Association support group led by a respiratory therapist, first Monday of each month. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland.
Open Swim
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Bikram Yoga **
FEB. 5
6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Art Workshop
10 a.m. Hand-in-Hand open art workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. Ann Wallen Community Room. 802-299-1777.
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
Free Diabetes Program
10 a.m. Rutland Regional Medical Center offers free Healthy Living Workshop for Diabetes at Templewood Court, 5 Tremont St., Rutland. Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for six weeks, Tuesdays. Register for the free class: 802-776-5507.
Tobacco Cessation Group
11 a.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland. 802-747-3768.
JAGfest 3.0 Community Event
Monday Meals
12:30 p.m. Lunch with the JAGfest 3.0 playwrights at Dartmouth Department of Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hanover, N.H. jagproductionsvt.com.
Rutland Rotary
1:30 p.m. RRMC hosts six week chronic disease self-management program, Tuesdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 1:30-4 p.m. at Templewood Courts, 5 Tremont St., Rutland. Support to improve overall health, manage symptoms, nutrition, exercise, medications, and more. Free, register at 802-776-5507.
12 p.m. Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden. 12:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Rutland meets Mondays for lunch at The Palms Restaurant. Learn more or become a member, journal@sover.net.
Tobacco Cessation Group
5 p.m. Free tobacco cessation group. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. at CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Free Ice Fishing Clinic
2 p.m. Vt. Fish & Wildlife Dept. holds series of introductory seminars on ice fishing. Today, Intro to Ice Fishing on Lake Bomoseen, Castleton, 2-5 p.m. Learn how to get started ice fishing - the basics, from checking ice for safety to drilling holes and setting up jigs. Registration required at 802-265-2279 or letsgofishing@vermont.gov, limited to 30. Equipment provided; dress for the weather, bring snacks.
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4:45 p.m. TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly. 802-293-5279.
Level 1 Yoga
5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Heartfulness Meditation
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
Bereavement Group
6 p.m. VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates. Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.
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Legion Bingo
6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend! Franklin St., Brandon.
Chess Club
7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.
Adult Basketball
7 p.m. Tuesday night basketball at Killington Elementary School Gym, 7-9 p.m. Bring $3 and indoor shoes. Adults. Schoolhouse Road, Killington.
Mysticism of the Hebrew Alphabet
7 p.m. Taught by Rabba Kaya, at Rutland Jewish Center. Prior knowledge of Hebrew not necessary. RSVP to rabbakaya@rutlandjewishcenter.org. 96 Grove St., Rutland.
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continued from page 6 million annually. That $800 million and a large portion of the electricity cost would have remained here in Vermont rather than flowing to other states and overseas. Vermonters don’t just drive a lot. We also have to heat our homes. And this is also an expensive endeavor. The average Vermont household spends roughly $1,200 every year to heat their home. For some, it’s the second highest bill after mortgage payments or health insurance. A 2014 report on the energy costs and burdens in Vermont estimated that 1 in 5 Vermonters (or 125,000 of our neighbors) lives in fuel poverty— spending more than 10% of their monthly income on energy. Luckily for us there is a solution to this challenge as well: Keep the heat in your house. Weatherizing homes can save Vermonters a significant amount of money. The median
household energy savings of fully weatherizing a home in Vermont is $900 per year. And as with driving electric vehicles, weatherizing our buildings will keep money in the Vermont economy. In 2013, Vermonters paid more than $500 million to import and use fossil-based heating fuels – most of this money left the Vermont economy. What’s more, Vermont’s weatherization program creates good paying jobs for Vermont electricians, builders, plumbers and other contractors, significantly helping our working families and rural economy. Relying on Vermonters’ well-deserved reputation for frugality and creativity, these challenges don’t have to be insurmountable. The high costs of transportation and heating and the fate of our rural economy are challenges we can and should address. The Climate Economy Action
Team is encouraging lawmakers to provide solutions to these challenges by waiving the sales tax towards the purchase of electric vehicles, building a program to help low-to-moderate income Vermonters enter the electric vehicle market by creating an incentive for new or used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and doubling Vermont’s weatherization program. Please join us by reaching out to your lawmakers and asking them to pass legislation that includes these important components. Doing so will make Vermont more affordable and make our rural economy healthier. Ross Sneyd is director of corporate communications at National Life and a member of the Climate Economy Action Team, a group of stakeholders committed to boosting economic development, creating jobs, and attracting youth and creative entrepreneurs to Vermont.
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[MUSIC Scene] FRIDAY
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FEB. 1 BOMOSEEN
7 p.m. Casella Theater
6 p.m. Iron Lantern Gerry Grimo
1 p.m. Skyeship Base Lodge
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2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
7 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Guy Burlage
6 p.m. Liquid Art
Open Mic with Fiddlewitch
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games Tony Lee Thomas
LUDLOW
Super Stash Bros
KILLINGTON 1 p.m. Bear Mountain Base Lodge Duane Carleton
1 p.m. Bear Mountain Base Lodge Joey Leone Duo
Guy Burlage
Daniel Brown Duo
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Chris Pallutto Trio
“Pickin’ in Pawlet”
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub
POULTNEY
4:30 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night with Zac Hampton’s Moose Crossing
THURSDAY
JAN. 31 CASTLETON
Jamie’s Junk Show
5 p.m. Charity’s 1887 Saloon Brad Morgan on Piano
The Bubsies
5 p.m. Wobbly Barn Krishna Guthrie
The County Down
Ryan Fuller
7 p.m. Summit Lodge 7 p.m. The Foundry
KILLINGTON
7 p.m. The Foundry
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
Daniel Brown
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
Super Stash Bros
4 p.m. Rutland Beer Works
9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
Chris Pallutto
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Duane Carleton
3 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge
Josh Jakab
5 p.m. Charity’s 1887 Saloon Live Piano
5:30 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
Ktown’s Finest R&B
Extra Stout
Ktown’s Finest R&B
Extra Stout
Lost in Paris
Cactus Attack
9 p.m. Mangiamo Ristorante Aaron Audet
RUTLAND
RUTLAND
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Full Backline Open Mic with Robby Smolinski
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree’s Hay Loft Open Mic
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
Supply and Demand
POULTNEY Fiddlewitch
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton
9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Dirty D
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Live Music
SATURDAY
FEB. 2 BOMOSEEN
7 p.m. Rick and Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse
The Cryptics with Special Guest Verses DJ Mega
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern
Rick Redington and The Luv
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FEB. 3 KILLINGTON
11 a.m. The Foundry Brunch with Jordan Snow
6:30 p.m. The Foundry
The Idiots
9:30 p.m. The Killarney PITTSFIELD
7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Papa Greybeard
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7:30 p.m. Bentley’s
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TUESDAY
FEB. 5 CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab
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2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
6:30 p.m. Killington Beer Company
Open Mic Night, host The Bubsies
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games Jenny Porter
POULTNEY
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Open Bluegrass Jam, host Fiddlewitch
RUTLAND
6:30 p.m. Rick and Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse
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2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
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9 p.m. Wobbly Barn
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The People’s Jam
Open Mic with Silas McPrior
Changing Lanes
Tony Lee and Jenny Porter
POULTNEY
1 p.m. Wild Fern
10:30 p.m. Pickle Barrel Crow’s Nest
DJ Dave’s All Request Night
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
Open Mic Jam with Fiddlewitch
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
LUDLOW
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
12 p.m. Wild Fern
9 p.m. Wobbly Barn
Jamie’s Junk Show
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
PITTSFIELD
Open Mic
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
PITTSFIELD
Karaoke Night with DJ Evan
Live Music
9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
Lost in Paris
7 p.m. Wobbly Barn
7 p.m. Mangiamo Ristorante
RUTLAND
Blues Night with Joey Leone, Doug James
Duane Carleton
Dalton and The Sheriffs
Open Mic
Joey Leone Band
7 p.m. Barn Restaurant and Tavern
Bow Thayer
8 p.m. Mangiamo Ristorante
5 p.m. Charity’s 1887 Saloon
7 p.m. Summit Lodge
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
LUDLOW
STOCKBRIDGE
Live Piano
TONY TONY TONYLEE LEE LEETHOMAS THOMAS THOMAS
Local’s Night with Duane Carleton
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Jordan Snow
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn Daniel Brown
10 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub
4:30 p.m. The Foundry
7 p.m. Casella Theater White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Rick Webb
7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
6 p.m. Prestons
Rick Redington
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Jamie’s Junk Show with Nikki Adams
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5 p.m. The Foundry
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
4 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub
King Arthur Junior
Extra Stout
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge
Okemo’s 63rd Birthday Party
4 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
6 p.m. Summit Lodge
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Joey Leone Duo
The Idiots
Duane Carleton with DC3
4 p.m. Killington Beer Company
1 p.m. Clock Tower Base Lodge
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Meghann Patten and David Hughes of Fiddlewitch If you’re into bluegrass, check out Fiddlewitch. Even They started Fiddlewitch when Patten came back if you’re not, check them out anyway – they play good from Chicago where she was living and doing a little themusic. I had the pleasure of speaking to David Hughes ater. She attended college in northern Illinois. Hughes (age 57) who started said, “I took her to bluegrass night and she really took a the group two years ago liking to it. In the past two years, we’ve been adding to with his step-daughter the catalog and playing with a lot of musicians. She’s one rockin’ Meghann Patten (age 23). of those kinds of people who has a unique skill set. She’s the region Hughes plays acoustic a great vocalist who can sing well and has an interesting by dj dave bass/guitar; she plays voice. She doesn’t always sing like everyone else does, hoffenberg fiddle; and they both sing. but for people who sing harmony, it’s really easy to sing They host open mic every harmony with her, or it’s really interesting for her to sing Wednesday at 6 p.m. at harmony with me. It’s a good combination like that.” Liquid Art. Hughes hosts the bluegrass jam Tuesdays at Hughes said the most interesting thing about Patten 7 p.m. at Taps Tavern, and the full band plays Taps the is that her fiddle playing is all self-taught. He said, “She first Friday of every month. The band includes Laird has a very interesting style. She’s only been playing for Christensen on mandolin, and the guitar rotates betwo years. We play with other fiddle players who are tween Mark Edwards and Andrew Poirier. If you’re going more classically trained, but she always fits in and finds to open mic or the jam, know that it’s BYOI (bring your something that works really well with the tunes that own instrument). Hughes also plays in the class rock/ we’re playing. She will hate me for saying this, but she country band Whisper with Seth LaFountain on guitar has that natural ability to pick up those kinds of stringed and Allan Hall on drums. instruments and play.” Fiddle is first, but she also plays Liquid Art is a new venue for them this season. Patten guitar and banjo. Hughes added, “She’s always working met Chef Dan Oakes while on something.” working her lift operator Hughes has been “IT’S A LITTLE DARK ... DRINKING job. Hughes said, “It’s a nice playing for about 30 years. SONGS AND MINERS DYING, THINGS mix of local folks and peoHe started part-time on ple who are staying on the weekends while working LIKE THAT,” SAID HUGHES. mountain. Every week we in printing, and now it’s all see somebody new or somebody who doesn’t do open that he does. He’s played in all kinds of bands like rock mics that much, or at all. It’s a really cool place with the ‘n’ roll, country and R&B. He stumbled on bluegrass artwork, plus Dan is a good cook, so I always have good by going to Taps on a Tuesday night. Like his daughter, food while I’m there.” he took a liking to it then, as well. He said, “The nice Hughes has been hosting the jam for the past year. He thing about bluegrass is it’s mostly acoustic instrusaid, “It’s become a pretty popular thing. People like to ments and you don’t need a whole lot of electronic come out and listen and they like to come out and play. equipment. You can set up in small spaces and not It’s mostly bluegrass, but everyone knows a little country have to charge an arm and a leg. You can have some and a little rock, so it’s always a good mix of stuff.” Some fun and still make a little money.” nights there are five guitar players and sometimes it’s Hughes comes from a musical family – his father and fiddles and mandolins. Hughes said you never know his son both play drums. Hughes got the real itch after who’s going to turn up. It’s a good night to try stuff out. discovering The Beatles. He said, “I wanted to be able Hughes described Fiddlewitch and said, “It’s an to do that.” He bought his first bass for $100 at Monteclectic mix of progressive bluegrass with some tradigomery Ward and he’s never been out of work musically tional stuff. We do Chris Stapleton, Steel Drivers, The since then. “You just have to find your niche, I guess.” Devil Makes Three and Trampled by Turtles – stuff like Hughes likes when the band “gets in the pocket.” that, which is fairly new. We also do Bill Monroe and He described that: “Whether it’s just Meghann and the Carter Family. Meghann has a fair number of origI or a whole group of people, it’s getting into a song inal songs, so there’s a little bit of a mix of the kind of and everyone just falls into place like they’re supstuff we like and are influenced by, but also the things posed to be; when the arrangement and flow goes that Meghann is working on because she’s a pretty well. That, to me, is what it’s all about – when it all good songwriter. It’s a little dark, but a lot of country sounds good. When you finish the song, you know and bluegrass is sad stuff anyways. Drinking songs and it’s good because people react the way that you hope miners dying, things like that.” they will - they like it.”
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By Dom Cioffi
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.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Sheep sounds 5. Turn up 11. Statements of support 14. Spells 15. Evildoer 18. One-time baseball stadium staple 19. Activities 21. WWII-era US President 23. Soft, flexible leather 24. Proverb 28. Wish (Hindu) 29. Injury treatment 30. Red Sox ace 32. “Deadliest Catch” captain 33. Baseball stat 35. Where marine life lives 36. Heartbeat test 39. Signs on the dotted line 41. Atomic #24 42. Bind securely 44. Swiss Nobel Peace Prize winner 46. Fragrant brown balsam 47. Where you were born 49. Sells a ticket for more than its price 52. Where goods are presented 56. Jewish salutation 58. Fruits 60. Poorly educated 62. Microorganism 63. Depicted
CLUES DOWN 1. Ballplayer’s tool 2. Hairdo 3. From a distance 4. Belt one out 5. Revising a text 6. More (Spanish) 7. Beloved Spielberg alien 8. BBQ dish 9. Provoke 10. Within 12. Canadian flyers 13. Smugly smile 16. Buffalo 17. Lake in the Kalahari Desert 20. Grab 22. Rural delivery 25. Equally 26. It’s sometimes passed 27. Citizens who are qualified to vote 29. Greek letter 31. Body part 34. Boxing result 36. Newts 37. Predatory semiaquatic reptiles 38. Cockatoo 40. The NFL’s big game (abbr.) 43. Leguminous east Indian tree 45. News reporting organization 48. A nemesis of Batman 50. Legal term 51. Not all 53. A way to greet 54. Knot in a tree 55. Satisfy 57. Russian space station 58. A baby’s mealtime accessory 59. Stitch together 61. __ and behold Solutions on page 31
With great power
I know it’s a little early to be thinking about golf, but Tiger Woods was playing in his first tournament of 2019 this weekend and that got me watching. Tiger had a so-so outing at the Farmers Insurance Open (tied for 20th; so-so for him). He looked to be in early season form, with moments of greatest coupled with rusty attempts. Nevertheless, he was playing golf and that’s all that matters, not only for fans like me, but also for the PGA who knows how important Tiger is for ratings. It usually takes me about four or five weeks after Jan.1 before I start thinking about the upcoming season. That’s when the putter first comes out so I can practice my stroke with old golf balls on the living room rug. This later progresses to short chips with my lob wedge as I hit foam balls into a small net across the room. This inevitably excites me enough to where I’ll head outside to do some full swings. That’s when the reality of the weather sends me back inside, knowing full well that the season is further away than I hoped. On Saturday, after I watched the tournament for several hours, I decided to head to the sporting goods store to look at range finders. I have several friends who use these devices and they convinced me at the end of last season to get one. Golf range finders are small handheld devices that allow golfers to accurately assess distances on the course. Golf courses are almost always marked with standard distances (100, 150, 200 yards), but to really figure out your exact distance, you will need a rangefinder. I used to think rangefinders were useless for amateur VICE golfers like myself, but after playing several rounds with a friend who had one, I changed my tune. On multiple occasions, my friend fed me a distance from his range finder ers are not cheap so before I dropped a couple hundred that dramatically changed my club choice. bucks, I wanted to make sure I was buying the right model So, with the grand purpose of improving my game, I for my needs. excitedly entered the sporting goods store and made my Since the clerk was ignoring me, I decided to approach way to the golf section. I scanned the bevy of 2019 items him. “Excuse me,” I inquired. “I was curious about the being displayed for the new season, before making my differences between a few of these range finders.” way to a small display that His reply to me was less HE THEN PROCEEDED TO BARELY featured several popular than responsive. “Gimme a range finders. sec,” he said without lifting ANSWER MY QUESTIONS AND I picked up a few differhis head. And then he kept LITERALLY CHECKED HIS PHONE ent brands and held them checking his phone. to my eye, scanning the I stood stunned for a AGAIN WHILE WE WERE TALKING. store and zeroing in on ranmoment then began lookdom objects to determine their distance from me. They ing at the range finders again. After a few more minutes, all seemed competent in their range finding abilities, I inquired again. This time he begrudgingly stood up and with the only differentiators being the various extras that walked over to me. He then proceeded to barely answer seemed either unnecessary or gimmicky. my questions and literally checked his phone again while While I was accessing the range finders, I noticed a we were talking. clerk standing behind the counter staring at his phone. At that point, I couldn’t help myself. “Seriously?” I said. Since no one else was around, I figured it was only a “You’re really going to check your phone while I’m talking matter of time before he asked if I had any questions. That to you?” never happened. The guy then shoved his phone in his pocket and in the As it was, I did have a few questions. Good range findnastiest tone said, “Fine, what else?” I then calmly handed the range finder to him and walked away. But before leaving the store I walked up to a manager-ish looking gentleman and calmly said, “It’s too bad the guy up in the golf section is such an a**hole. I was just about to drop $200 in your store.” I then went home and ordered it on Amazon. I guess the consumer really does have the power these days. This week’s film, “Vice,” is also about power, but in this case it’s power at the highest levels of the government. Starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell, “Vice” follows the life story of Dick Cheney, the one-time No. 2 to George W. Bush and widely considered the most powerful vice president in U.S. history. This film offers an interesting critique not only of the man and the influences that shaped him, but of the culture that existed in which Cheney attempted to shape the world. Check this one out if you like political dramas. You may or may not agree with the individual featured, but you cannot deny the quality and artistry of the film that was made. A stern “B” for “Vice.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
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Campbell Brothers
Chandler welcomes Campbell Brothers, holds talent show auditions Feb. 1, 2, 6—RANDOLPH—The Campbell Brothers mine a rich vein of music from the African-American, Holiness-Pentecostal gospel repertoire, but with a high-energy twist – the wailing, swinging, singing sound of the steel guitar. The gospel greats will serve up an evening of soul-stirring “Sacred Steel” music on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Chandler Music Hall. Real Blues magazine writer Andy Griggs called Chuck Campbell “the Jimi Hendrix and Django Reinhardt of the steel guitar.” Chuck Campbell is the recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship award from the National Endowment for the Arts in recognition of his contributions to preserving African-American musical heritage. The Campbells and their band have also been honored with a Real Blues Award for Gospel Instrumental of the Year and a Best Gospel Album statuette at the Indie Music Awards. Reserved seating is $25-$35, with tickets
available at chandler-arts.org or 802-7286464. Also at Chandler, talented performers of all ages are wanted for the upcoming events, Mud Season Variety Show and Mini Mud. The Mini Mud youth variety show will be held Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m., with auditions on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Youngsters age 6-18 are invited to bring music, dance, magic, theatrical skits, or any other talent to perform. Call 802-578-4005 to sign up for an audition time. The Mud Season Variety Show returned last year and is back again by popular demand. The show will be performed on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m., with auditions on two Saturdays: Feb. 2 and Feb. 9. Anything goes – dancing, fiddling, juggling, singing, tickling the ivories, doing a skit, getting a garage band together, etc. Call 802-2345514 to sign up for an audition time. Chandler is located at 71 Main St., Randolph. For more information, visit chandler-arts.org.
By Richard Termine
The Capitol Steps put the “mock” in democracy, in their politically satirical shows about current affairs.
Capitol Steps ‘Make America Grin Again’ in Rutland Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. They return to Rutland’s Paramount Theatre on Friday, Feb. 1 for an 8 p.m. show. The group was born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn’t find three wise men or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and they created song parodies and skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom
(“Don’t quit your day job!”), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, “Make America Grin Again.” They’ve been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard twice a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their “Politics Takes a Holiday” radio specials. Tickets are $39, available at paramountvt.org. The Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland.
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don’t-want-to-miss act. A masterful group that came together organically, Dalton & the Sheriffs has become a recognized name on any lineup. The group developed into a presence that seamlessly blends their unique sounds, vocals, and energy into memorably brilliant performances. Members include Brian Scully, Jon Silva, James Zaner, Sam Bouve, and Ryan Jackson. The band’s debut album, “After the Parade,” topped Billboard Country and Heatseeker charts in 2018, escalating
its ever-growing fan base. Thanks to its Boston roots, the band has opened for internationally known stars including Sam Hunt and Jon Pardi. Appearances at festivals such as CMA Fest, Battle in Bristol, and Rock the South are also on the band’s resume. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Jax Food and Games or online at picklebarrelnightclub.com. This show is 21-plus only. The Pickle Barrel is located at 1741 Killington Road, Killington.
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Cardy Raper discusses memoir in Rutland Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.— RUTLAND—On Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Cardy Raper for a talk on her memoir, “Love, Sex, and Mushrooms: Adventures of a Woman in Science.” When a young girl, Raper told her mother, “When I grow up I want to be a scientist and make grand discoveries!” Her mother responded, “You could become a nurse.” Science was a man’s world then. Her dream seemed attainable when she met her mentor, Professor John “Red” Raper at the University of Chicago who said, “Yes, you can be a scientist!” They became soul mates, fell in love, married, parented children, moved to Harvard, and did research together on the versatile sex life of fungi. Red’s untimely death left Cardy alone in the competitive world of cutting-edge science. She carried on, obtained a doctoral degree, learned the techniques of molecular genetics, and established her own laboratory where she conducted pioneering research on the genetic and molecular determinants of sexual reproduction in a mushroom-bearing fungus with 20,000 different sexes.
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Cardy Raper This fungus has served as a model organism for exploring the way in which sensing molecules, such as pheromones, function to communicate in more complex organisms. This fully-illustrated book is intended for lay readers. The personal story woven into this memoir includes in-depth descrip-
tions of associates—from lab techs to Nobel Laureates—who sustained the author’s passion for her academic life in science. This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. For more information, call visit phoenixbooks. biz.
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Author, Ph.D., Polly Young-Eisendrath talks relationships in Rutland Thursday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Polly Young-Eisendrath for a talk on her new book, “Love Between Equals: Relationship as a Spiritual Path.” Readers learn how to successfully negotiate conflicts and deepen our most intimate relationships in this practical and thoughtful guide by an experienced Buddhist teacher, psychotherapist, and couples counselor. A committed relationship, as most people see it today, is a partnership of equals who share values and goals, a team united by love and dedicated to each other’s growth on every level. This contemporary model for coupledom requires real intention and work, and, more often than not, the traditional archetypes of relationships experienced by our parents and grandparents fail us or seem irrelevant. Utilizing the wisdom of her years of personal and professional practice, Young-Eisendrath dismantles our idealized projections about love, while revealing how mindfulness and communication can help us identify and honor the differences with our partners and strengthen our bonds. These practical and time-tested guidelines are rooted in sound understanding of modern psychology and offer concrete ideas and the necessary tools to reinforce and reinvigorate our deepest relationships. Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D., is a Jungian analyst and psychotherapist in private practice. She is the clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont, Burlington, and the founder and director of the Institute for Dialogue Therapy. She is past pres-
ident of the Vermont Association for Psychoanalytic Studies and a founding member of the Vermont Institute for the Psychotherapies. She is the chairperson of the Enlightening Conversations conferences, which bring together participants from the front lines of the interface between Buddhism and psychotherapy. She has published many chapters and articles, as well as 16 books that have been translated into 20 languages, including “The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance.” This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center St., Rutland. Copies of the book will be available for attendees to purchase and have signed. For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.
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VINS holds its annual Owl Prowls, when guests hike the trails in search of the birds of prey.
VINS presents Owl Prowl, two sessions for 2019 Friday, Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m.—QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents Owl Prowl 2019. There will be two prowls: Friday, Feb. 1 and Friday, March 1. Explore the natural world by hiking the wooded trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. The winter woods provide a perfect opportunity for new and experienced birders alike to seek out feathered neighbors. In the quiet of a winter evening, guests will listen for owls’ calls, and without leaves, it’s easier to hear birds in search of prey. Weather permitting, the tour will be on snowshoes.
VINS is working with the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm to provide guests with an evening complete with a delicious threecourse meal, following the snowshoe. The snowshoe goes from 5:30-7 p.m. and the meal at The Quechee Inn will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. The cost is $60 for VINS members and $70 for the general public. Registration has passed for the Feb. 1 prowl. Register by Feb. 22 for the March 1 prowl. T The event is for ages 21-plus. Register and get more information at vinsweb.org.
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Carmen, middle, is a gypsy seductress who lives by her own rules.
The Met’s ‘Carmen’ to be broadcast at two locations, Saturday Saturday, Feb. 2, 12:55 p.m.—RUTLAND, MIDDLEBURY—Live from the Metropolitan Opera, Bizet’s “Carmen” will be screened on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 12:55 p.m. at two locations: at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland and at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater. Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine reprises her remarkable portrayal of opera’s ultimate seductress, a triumph in her 2017 debut performances, with impassioned tenor Roberto Alagna as her lover, Don José. Bizet’s masterpiece of the gypsy seductress who lives by her own rules has had an impact far beyond the opera house. The opera’s melodic sweep is as irresistible as the title character herself, a force of nature who has become a defining female cultural figure. “Carmen” was a scandal at its premiere, but soon after became a triumphal success and has remained one of the most frequently staged
operas in the world. The opera takes place in and around Seville, a city that, by the time “Carmen” was written, had already served many operatic composers as an exotic setting conducive to erotic intrigues and turmoil (Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” and Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” among others). As the hometown of Don Juan, the city also inspired Mozart with “Don Giovanni,” and Beethoven used Seville as the setting for a study of marital fidelity in “Fidelio.” Run time is approximately 3 hours, 21 minutes. The Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets ($10, $23) are available at paramountvt.org. The Town Hall Theater is located at 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury. Jim Pugh will give a pre-show talk in the Byers Studio at 12:15 p.m. Tickets ($10, $24) are available at townhalltheater.com.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 12 p.m.—SPRINGFIELD— Gallery at the Vault’s ninth annual chocolate tasting is being held Saturday, Feb. 2 from 12-4 p.m. Visitors will be able to sample from a large assortment of fine chocolates and chocolate confections. This year’s chocolate participants include Aroma Catering, Daily Chocolate, Heritage Bakery, Inn at Weathersfield, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Red Kite Candy, Springfield Food Coop and the Vermont Country Store. A cake featuring a historic photo of the 1907 Bank Block, where Vault resides today, will be made by Shaw’s. The chocolate tasting is free and donations are greatly appreciated to benefit the community arts center. This year all
proceeds will go to the renovation of Vault’s historic façade, the only original storefront in this 1907 Bank Block. While enjoying chocolates, take in the annual student art show, on display. Gallery at the Vault is a Vermont State Craft Center and non-profit, community arts organization offering local and regional art as well as creative workshops for adults and children. The gallery carries the work of 160 Vermont and regional artists and artisans, including jewelry, blown glass, pins, silk scarves, afghans, pottery, and much more. Vault is located at 68 Main St., Springfield. For more information, call 802885-7111 or visit galleryvault.org.
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The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. Open 7 days a week at 7 a.m. (802) 422-4411
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Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. F R I D A Y & S AT U R D A Y Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp CRAFT BEERpan seared chicken, a variety of salads cockatil, steak, hamburgers, and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www. choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030
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Clear River Tavern
Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear complete your day in Killington. River Tavern to sample chef Tim Live Jazz Pianist Every Wednesday - 8:30 802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in 6:30 the inns dining p.m. Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu room and Great Room Lounge, you will nicely Inn, stocked bar, Located in also On find TheaRiver Woodstock VT featuring burgers, pizza, salads, | ontheriverwoodstock.com hand 802.457.5000 crafted cocktails, fine wines, and vegetarian options, Aseafood short scenic drive from Killington steak and more. We’re nestled on Located in Ondesserts. The River Inn, Woodstock (802) VT and wonderful house made www.birchridge.com 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our 422-4293 A short scenic drive from Killington live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” www. CRUX clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999 Killington’s newest restaurant. Crux offers a chef prepared menu crafted from local sources. With entrees like hand-made pasta & VT Maple Molasses Braised Pork, fresh salads and delicious starters Crux delivers a unique culinary option in Killington. Daily 4-10 p.m. On the Access Rd. cruxvt.com 802-4222284
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FOOD Highline Lodge
Visit the Highline lodge. Join us in our newly renovated fireplace lounge featuring craft cocktails, local brews, small plates and lively conversation. Our in-house restaurant offers fresh, seasonal local fare with a menu changing monthly. The intimate dining room and outside patio are the perfect spots for private events, conferences and weddings. Contact Kristen Anderson at kristen@highlinelodge.com.
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The Foundry, Killington’s premier dining destination, offers fine cuisine in a stunning scenic setting. Waterside seating welcomes you to relax and enjoy craft beer and wines selected by the house sommelier. Impeccable, chef-driven cuisine features locally sourced meats and cheeses, the freshest seafood, homemade pastas and so much more. www. foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
JAX
JAX Food & Games, Killington’s hometown bar, offers weekly live entertainment, incredible food and an extensive selection of locally crafted beers. Locals favorite menu items include homemade soups of the day, burgers, nachos, salads and daily specials. JAX offers $.50 wings and $1 corn dogs from 3-6pm and serves late night food until last call. www.supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
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The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.
Liquid Art
Forget about the polar vortex for a while and 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.
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Killington Market
Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www. killingtonmarket.com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
Lookout Tavern
With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665 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. (802) 422-4777
Mountain Top Inn & Resort
Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner! Just a short drive from Killington. mountaintopinn.com, 802-483-2311.
Outback Pizza
The best wood fired pizza on the mountain, and other Italian dishes. & N I G H T C L U B Please come in and sit by the fireplace and enjoy pizza and other dishes. Cozy atmosphere. Located in the Killington Mall - look for the bears. Open daily at 3 p.m. 2841 Killington Road, Killington. 802-422-9885.
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Pickle Barrel
The house that rocks Killington is the largest and most exciting venue in town. With 4 bars, 3 levels and 2 stages, The Pickle Barrel offers 1 legendary party featuring live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Dining options & Ninclude I G pizza, H T chicken C L wings, U B chicken tenders and French fries.
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MATTERS Peppinos
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. For reservations, call 802-4223293. peppinosvt.com.
Mountain Merchant
Killington’s new Deli, Grocery & Beer Cave. Serving breakfast and a full deli menu daily, Mountain Merchant also offers the area’s largest beer cave with over 500+ choices, a variety of everyday grocery items and the only gas on the access road. Mtnmerchant. com 802-422-CAVE
Red Clover
Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802-775-2290, redcloverinn.com
Rosemary’s
Rosemary’s the casual fine dining restaurant at the Inn at Long Trail is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6-9pm; and later this fall also Thursdays. Chef Reggie Serafin’s uses a host of fresh local Vermont and New England products. The menu highlights comfort foods., and Gluten free entrees are available.Please call for reservations 802.775.7181
Seward’s Dairy
If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.
Sugar and Spice
Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right. Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches. Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832.
O’Dwyers Public House
Whether you are looking to enjoy a wholesome pint of the ‘black stuff’, or a local brew or a tasty meal while listening to some great live music, O’ Dwyer’s Pub has something for you. We endeavor to provide the freshest ingredients, the friendliest of service, & the very best of live entertainment in the most unique and authentic setting. Great food comes from great ingredients, and it is for this reason that customers are drawn to O’ Dwyer’s Pub “There are no strangers here, only people who have not yet met.” (802) 422-3535
Sushi Yoshi
Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available. We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www. vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241
Sunup Bakery
Killington’s favorite bakery and sandwich shop offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches served on fresh English muffins, bagels croissant and even gluten free bread is Free Goodies Available USE Gluten available. WE A variety of sandwiches are freshly made with all organic products. Serving Breakfast & Lunch Local & Organic If coffee is something Enjoy you’re fresh bakedcraving, bread & rolls.they have an espresso bar. www. Daily soup specials! INGREDIENTS (802) sunupbakery.com 422-3865 Take-out: 802.422.3865 | sunupbakery.com
La Travola
35 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants throughout the North East and Florida, our chef is excited to introduce his family recipes to you and your guests. Come enjoy our ambiance and dine the night away. Buon Appetito! latavoladining.com (802) 228-8000
STEAKHOUSE AND NIGHTCLUB
Since opening our doors in 1963, the Wobbly Barn has raised the standard of excellence for steakhouses and nightclubs in Killington to a whole new level, winning awards for outstanding food and après in the northeast. Our well-known, distinguished dining is the trademark of the Wobbly Barn. As our name implies, our restaurant was created by collecting pieces of barns from across New England, ten in total and we feature the finest beef, enhanced by a tempting variety of chops, entrees, seafood and our world famous soup, salad and fresh bread bar. Plus, our celebrated nightclub boasts the best live entertainment, parties and dancing on the mountain.The Wobbly Barn is truly Killington’s home for Good Time Dining & High Altitude Entertainment! 2229 Killington Rd, Killington, VT 0575. (802) 422-6171 www.killington.com/wobbly
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Vermont Butcher Shop
Vermont Butcher ShopAs Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference.
steakhouse FARM TO NIGHTCLUB SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS IN 1963, T H E WO B B LY BA R N H A S RAISED THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR STEAKHOUSES AND NIGHTCLUBS IN KILLINGTON TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
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Super Bowl LIII to broadcast at the Paramount, free of charge Sunday, Feb. 3, 5:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount will broadcast the 53rd annual Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 3, free of charge to the entire community. Donations are appreciated. Bruce Bouchard commented, “It is just a great joy to offer this opportunity for uber-civic engagement, and rabid fans can raucously cheer on their beloved Patriots. Sports Live in HD and free films both offer opportunities to everyone in the community to come out and enjoy our cherished hall. The game is particularly striking when seen on our 30-foot by 24-foot screen with surround sound.” Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Beverages and snacks will be provided by Roots. The game is a rematch of Super Bowl XXXVI, in which the Patriots, led by second-year head coach Bill Belichick and back-up quarterback Tom Brady, defeated the heavily favored Rams, who played in St. Louis at the time, 20–17. The game is scheduled to be played on Feb. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This will be the third Super Bowl in Atlanta, which previously hosted Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 and Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000 at the Georgia Dome. The Patriots are making their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, their fourth in five years, their record 11th overall, and ninth under the Belichick/Brady head coach/quarterback tandem. The Patriots are also the first team to play in three consecutive Super Bowls since the Buffalo Bills played in four straight from Super Bowl XXV through Super Bowl XXVIII. The Patriots are only the third team overall to play in three consecutive Super Bowls, after the aforementioned Bills and the 1971–73 Miami Dolphins. The Rams are making their fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, their first appearance in the Super Bowl since moving back to Los Angeles in 2016, and their first as a franchise since Super Bowl XXXVI.
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Chelsea Berry
Chelsea Berry returns to Brandon with new album repertoire Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The compelling Chelsea Berry performs live at Brandon Music, Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Chelsea Berry is a singer-songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. As a vocalist and performer, she evokes the style of artists such as Cheryl Crow, Eva Cassidy, KD Lang, and Melissa Etheridge. Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor calls her vocals “world class” and says of Berry, “A voice of remarkable power and control with a joyous soul. Brave and bright, Chelsea Berry is the real thing.” Berry’s beautiful voice and commanding stage presence has brought her across the U.S. as regular support for Livingston and others as well as headliner of her own shows. Born and raised in Alaska, she now makes her home in New York City.
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Berry has opened for many artists such as Chris Isaak, Mavis Staples, Belinda Carlisle, Roger McGuinn, and Tom Chapin. Berry was a 2016 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist and has been a student of American songwriting legends such as Dave Van Ronk, Janis Ian, Susan Werner, and Ellis Paul. Her newest full length album, “Wanderbird,” was released this past September. The instrumentation and arrangements are a mindful and energetic extension of Berry’s own music and performance. Concert tickets are $20. Reservations are recommended. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
506 506 Bistro and Bar
Serving a seasonal menu featuring VT highlights Live Jazz Pianist Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com Located in On The River Inn, Woodstock VT A short scenic drive from Killington
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Woodchuck Festival supports West Pawlet VFD
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Camilla Sparv and Robert Redford star in “Downhill Racer,” screening Feb. 2 in Ludlow.
Robert Redford skis for Olympic Gold in FOLA’s next movie
Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA will show the 1969 American sports drama movie, “Downhill Racer,” on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Heald Auditorium (upstairs at the Ludlow Town Hall). “Downhill Racer” was directed by Michael Ritchie and stars Robert Redford as David Chappellett, a self-centered young man who games his way onto the U.S. Ski Team only to come into conflict with the team’s coach, played by Gene Hackman. It is as much a contemplation of Chappellett’s character and the cost of being a world class skier as it is a thrilling winter sports competition movie. The screenplay for the “Downhill Racer” was written by novelist James Salter and the movie details the quest for Olympic gold by cocky and arrogant David Chappellett, who focuses obsessively on being the best skier in
the world at the cost of everything else. He is most alive when he is winning ski races. Hackman plays Claire, his coach, who tries to harness the young Chappellett while keeping the upstart U.S. Ski team focused, together and funded. The outdoor parts of “Downhill Racer” were filmed in Boulder, Colorado, Sankt Anton am Arlberg and Kitzbuehel in Austria, and Grenoble and Megeve in France. It features lots of ski cinematography, including many of the races being shot from the skier’s point of view. Film run time is 101 minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend the movie, which is free; donations are appreciated. Popcorn and water will be provided. Ludlow Town Hall is located at 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow. For more information, call 802-228-7239 or visit fola.us.
Doug James joins Leone for Monday Blues Night Monday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.— KILLINGTON—Doug James and Joey Leone are set to take over The Foundry’s stage on Monday, Feb. 4 for another jamming evening of Monday Blues Night! Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by his mother, Doug James taught himself to play saxophone at an early age. This led to his interest in music, and eventually his passion for the baritone sax. Other interests include the tenor saxophone and bass clarinet. James’ career started when he joined Duke Robillard’s band, Roomful
of Blues, in 1971. Since then, James has recorded extensively and toured internationally with notable blues stars including Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, LaVern Baker, Helen Humes, Colin James, Freddie King, Charlie Musselwhite, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Junior Walker. In 2001, James released his self-titled debut album which features “Sax” Gordon Beadle of Detroit, Michigan. The Foundry is located at 63 Summit Path, just off Killington Road, Killington. For more information, visit foundrykillington.com.
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 CLOSED MON. + TUES.
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Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—The 16th annual Woodchuck Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Mettawee Community School, 5788 VT Route 153 in West Pawlet. The Woodchuck Market Place will host vendors selling homemade wood furniture, Lularoe, homemade jerky, and more handcrafted items. A kitchen will be open all day, serving donuts and coffee for breakfast; and hotdogs, hamburger stew and corn chowder for lunch. The festival brings exciting activities for young and old including games of chance, raffles, a kids’ coloring contest, WPVFD against the world tug-of-war, and a visit from the West Pawlet Woodchuck who will arrive at 1 p.m. on a red fire truck. The Woodchuck Festival is a fundraiser for the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department and its Ladies Auxiliary.
Join us for specialty cocktails and food crafted from locally sourced spirits and ingredients Thursday - Saturday 4 p.m.
Brandon Inn hosts February Science Pub Sunday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m.—BRANDON—The February Science Pub welcomes Michael Dash, assistant professor of psychology at Middlebury College, for a discussion on sleep. “To Sleep, Perchance to Dream” takes place Sunday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. at the Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., Brandon. Everyone sleeps, but why? Michael Dash studies how changes within the brain associated with learning may produce our need for sleep, and how sleep may, in turn, regulate our ability to learn. Come join this free monthly gathering of curious people for an informal presentation by a scientific expert, followed by lively discussion. Have a drink, stay for dinner (or not), and meet new people. Science Pub is a program of the Casteton Free Library. For more information, visit castletonfreelibrary.org.
Serving Breakfast & lunch 7am-2pm daily Breakfast all day, lunch after 11am Come to our sugarhouse for the best breakfast around! After breakfast check out our giftshop for all your souvenier, gift, and maple syrup needs. We look forward to your visit! Sugar & Spice Restaurant & Gift Shop Rt. 4 Mendon, VT 802-773-7832 www.vtsugarandspice.com
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By Lani Duke
Rutland, Mendon to share new multiuse truck A new pickup will help Rutland City firefighters respond to numerous emergency situations, both as a utility truck to tow hazardous materials and the swift water boat for water rescues, and for snow plow duty. The 2019 Ford F-350 will also be shared with the town of Mendon, serving altogether 38.1 square miles, Chief James Larsen told the Rutland Herald.
Fire Dept. budget teeters on the edge
This and other specialty pieces of equipment don’t stay only in Rutland and Mendon. They are lent to fire departments across the state that lack these capabilities, Larsen said. Although the $43,000 truck has already been received, it will be a while longer before it is ready to be put to use. Emergency lights, siren, radio, and accompanying hardware are among the additions to be applied. It was already equipped with a $4,000 powerlift gate.
Warming shelters opened The anticipated snow storm and cold snap the weekend of Jan. 18 brought BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Vermont Emergency Management, and the Vermont Agency of Human Services to collaborate in opening an emergency overnight shelter at the Elks Lodge No. 0345. Individuals coming to the shelter were required to stay until 7:30 a.m. the follow-
The Rutland City Fire Department is struggling to balance its budget before submitting it, Chief James Larsen and City Attorney Matthew Bloomer told the Board of Aldermen at its Jan. 22 meeting. Some items will appear to be overspent, but that appearance would be countered by underspending in other areas, with the result approaching a break-even point. The discussion opened with the lack of qualified part-time firefighters; having a full-time firefighter cover a shift costs the city $450 more than it does to have a part-timer cover the same time span, Larsen said. Several full-time firefighters have been sidelined with work-related injuries and one is on extended sick leave. Six went on medical leave during the year. As a result, the department had spent 92 percent of its overtime budget by Dec. 29, close to the midway point of the fiscal year, Bloomer commented, projecting that the budget line may be overspent by about $110,000. .
ing morning once they were signed in. They were to receive breakfast the following morning, BROC Executive Director Tom Donahue told the Rutland Herald. The shelter users were required to leave through the day but could return as early as 4:30 p.m. with lock-in at 10:30 p.m. Donahue described the facility as a low-barrier shelter, open to anyone regardless of his or her condition.
Rutland High honored Special Olympics Vermont recognized Rutland High as a “banner school” Jan. 18 for its Unified Sports teams, combining students with and without intellectual disabilities on basketball, bowling, and soccer teams. Rutland is one of 30 schools named to the ESPN Honor Roll, chosen from more than 6,000 Special Olympics programs. Rutland focuses on achieving equality and acceptance, beginning with friendships created in the school, building understanding and tolerance that lasts after students leave school, Lisa DeNatale, interim president and CEO of Special Olympics Vermont, told the Rutland Herald.
In celebration, the city police and fire departments escorted students on a bus ride through the city before returning to the school to enjoy a student body assembly. The ride took the students past the Longfellow building and Rutland Intermediate School where students waved banners and flags while standing outside. The high school received Special Olympics and ESPN banners to hang in the gymnasium beside other championship banners, said Carolyn Ravenna, United Sports coordinator for the high school and special ed teacher. The only other high school in the state to receive recognition is Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans.
Courthouse name change proposed The 12-year-old courthouse at the corner of Merchants Row and State Street may soon bear the name of longtime Rutland Judge Francis McCaffrey, a graduate of St. Michael’s College. Sen. Brian Collamore, R-Rutland County, introduced the bill, which is cosponsored by the other members of the Rutland delegation and Sen. Dick Sears , R-Bennington. As reported in the Rutland Herald, the bill is now in the Senate Institutions Committee. The name change would become official July 1 if approved and signed by the governor. Judge McCaffrey served Vermonters as an attorney before becoming a judge in the 1980s, eventually becoming the state’s chief administrative judge. He and his wife, Rita, cofounded Dismas House, an organization grown across the state to provide shelter and support for men and women transitioning from incarceration to society. McCaffrey died in November at the age of 82.
Congratulations to Merisa Sherman ... our Patient of the Month! “For me, skiing comes first, so having a physical therapy practice at Killington Resort meant that I could be inspired by skiers on Superstar while doing my exercises. My recovery has been awesome, especially with my therapist, Shannon, helping me every step of the way. I thoroughly credit Shannon as the key to my recovery. After four short months, I got a big smile and pat on the back from my orthopedist ... and I’m back outside AND on skis! I recommend VSMC and Shannon to everyone. As a physical therapist and snowboarder, she is an excellent asset to the community!” Photo: Shannon McBride, DPT and Merisa Sherman
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Southwestern Vermont Medical Center issues flu alert The Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) community and other parts of the country are experiencing a significant increase in influenza and flu-like viral infections. To help protect the community, patients and staff, SVMC has temporarily restricted its visitor policy, requesting that people who have the flu or flu-like symptoms not visit patients. These symptoms include cough, fever, diarrhea, rash, or known exposure to a contagious illness in the past 14 days. Additionally, no visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed in the hospital until further notice. Anyone who has these symptoms and due to extenuating circumstances must visit a patient, will be required to obtain a mask on entry to the hospital and to follow these recommendations: • Wash or sanitize your hands before and after visiting. • Stay in the patient’s hospital room. Do not visit other patients. • Limit visitors to a maximum of two visitors per patient room at any time. In addition, SVMC recommends that everyone get the flu vaccine if they have not already done so this season. The vaccine is available at physician offices and at many local pharmacies. The vaccine provides a significant amount of immunity and can reduce the severity of illness.
Alderman’s Chevy offers $1K reward for stolen car parts Staff report
RUTLAND—Alderman’s Chevrolet is offering a $1,000 reward for tires and wheels that were stolen from two new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss trucks during a snowstorm over Martin Luther King weekend. The owner Mark Alderman said a white Chevrolet express cargo van pulled into Alderman’s Chevrolet Buick GMC parking lot on Route 7 around 12:46 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. The video shows the men jacking up two pickup trucks, valued at $45,000 each, in the middle of a two-foot snowstorm. The men uncranked the wheels and tires, valued at $6,000 and then the truck pulled out of the parking lot around 1:50 a.m. Alderman said the two men left behind kegs of beer and a lug wrench, buried in the snow. Alderman posted a video about the theft on social media and asked for the public’s help. “We’ve gotten a lot of leads from that,” Alderman said. “Those wheels haven’t been around for more than a few months,” Alderman said. “That could help us track them down.” Alderman has been victim to theft before. “In the last 38 years, pretty much everything has happened,” Alderman said. Alderman is working with state police. He’s doubled the number of video cameras at his shop. “We don’t take people stealing very lightly,” Alderman said. “We have a track record of getting our stuff back.”
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continued from page 4 organization’s network covers almost 700 miles in 21 towns and serves over 3,200 subscribers. Fiber optic cable is much faster than DSL, which many Vermont internet access systems employ, according to Thomae. “Young people would go out into the world and start on tech careers,” the former academic Thomae said, “then they came home to Vermont to face an impossible situation – no broadband access. It’s going to make a vast difference.” The subscribers also own the company, Thomae said. Original financing came from individu-
als. Since their founding, ECFiber has been able to sell $22 million in revenue bonds, and they plan to issue $19 million more. The first bond paid off the original investors. Thomae said 100 percent of the bond proceeds are invested in capital infrastructure. The bonds are backed by revenue from subscribers, and are not “general obligation bonds,” Thomae said. The towns that allow ECFiber to install broadband access are not financially obligated in any way. “Not one penny of tax money goes to ECFiber installation or operations,” he said.
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By Lani Duke
School police coverage thorough at Slate Valley UUSD Not one but two police departments have a hand in protecting the schools of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District, comprising the towns of Benson Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, and Orwell. Fair Haven Union H. S. has had a member of the Fair Haven Police Department stationed at the school with the title of school resource officer for several years. This fall, four officers of the Castleton Police Department cover four of the district’s schools over a five-day period, checking the school’s perimeter, training students how to react to threats, and monitoring student activity. Castleton Police Chief Peter Mantello told the Rutland Herald the department regards each school as its own little city. The officers try to visit each school a couple of hours a day during an eight-hour shift. Fair Haven Police Chief William Humphries said he appreciates the enhanced coverage, noting that it builds long-term relationships with students and families. The young people see police in a different light when they have relations with their school resource officers (SROs). SROs became commonplace after the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre in Littleton, Colorado.
Special Olympics names new president, CEO The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Vermont announced Melissa “Missy” Siner Shea as the new President & CEO of Special Olympics Vermont (SOVT) effective Feb. 1, 2019. Shea joins Special Olympics Vermont after four years as the executive director of the Wellesley College Alumnae Association. There, she was responsible for developing and articulating the strategic direction of the organization with a $2.2 million budget and staff team of 15. “Missy has a proven record of success in organizational management, sports programming and leadership which will ensure our athletes, Unified Partners and families will have a strong advocate for them.” said Bobby Torney, Special Olympics Vermont Board chair. “She will serve our program and stakeholders exceptionally well. I speak for the full board and staff when I say that we are really looking
forward to working with her.” A lifelong Vermonter, Shea has held leadership and teaching positions at Green Mountain Valley School, at Sugarbush Resorts as VP Recreational Services and at Mad River Glen Ski Area, first as a ski instructor and later as the director of skiing from 1998-2001. Shea began her career as a paraeducator, teacher, and coach at Harwood Union High School, and served for 11 years on the Waitsfield Elementary School Board. “I am honored to be joining the team at Special Olympics Vermont in this leadership position,” said Shea, “I have a deep respect for our athletes, coaches, partners and volunteers, and I am looking forward to working together to build greater awareness and inclusion in Vermont. I am excited to pursue a bright future of new opportunities with Special Olympics Vermont, and I can’t wait to come home!”
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Olympic snowboarder Danny Davis stands in a half pipe.
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Brock Crouch catches some air in a Peace Park.
Peace Park: On-snow “jungle gym” comes to Killington Resort continued from page 1 snowboarder who was preparing for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2009. The Woodward Peace Park will be open to all riding abilities. “It’s awesome that Woodward Peace Park is an evolution that’s for the people, not just the pros,” Davis said. The Woodward Peace Park Championships will be held at Boreal Mountain Resort in California from May 1-5, featuring a five-day custom built course,
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designed and built in collaboration with Davis, Snow Park Technologies and the Boreal and Woodward Tahoe team. It will be the first Peace Park competition to include a women’s category. The Killington parks team will collaborate with Woodward to build the Peace Park in the next two weeks. To qualify for the Woodward Peace Park Championships any rider or skier can submit up to a 1-minute edit of him or herself riding one of the Woodward Peace Parks using the #MyPeaceParkEdit hashtag. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges based
Rutland crime rate is down
continued from page 2 Rutland’s population is dropping—16,495 in 2010 to 14,942 in 2014 – but other statistics seem encouraging. Unemployment, almost 10 percent in 2009, and has dropped to 5.2 percent. Median household income, $30,478 in 2000, was $42,666 in 2016. “There’s a false impression that we don’t have enough jobs,” Allaire said. “There isn’t a shortage of jobs, but there is a shortage of good-paying jobs. Our tourism and service jobs market are strong, but we lost a lot of manufacturing jobs and that loss spiked
right after the recession started. I think that may be a trend across the country.” And Rutland’s workforce is educated— 89.7 percent have a high school degree or better, and 28.8 percent hold at least a bachelor’s degree, again according to city-data.com. Teen Challenge Vermont in St. Johnsbury operates a Christian treatment center combined with vocational training. The 15-month program, which accommodates 30 – 50 patients, costs $3,000 per month, depending on the resident’s resourc-
es. There is a minimum $750 co-pay due from the patient. Training and treatment includes temporary employment. “Teen Challenge has a 65 percent success rate,” Allaire said. Allaire said the Rutland Police Department, under Chief Brian Kilcullen, has implemented training and new methods for dealing face-to-face with addicts and getting them placed appropriately, and enthusiastically supports the city’s improved access to treatment.
on overall impression with an emphasis on style and creativity. Winners will be announced in early April and will receive an expense-paid trip to Woodward Peace Park Championships at Boreal May 1-5. Killington Resort President Mike Solimano hopes the Peace Park is the start of more collaborations with Woodward. Killington opened a Woodward WreckTangle, a summer ninja obstacle course, last summer. Solimano hopes to see complete indoor Woodward facility at Killington one day. “That’s the ultimate goal,” he said.
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Police respond to fight in Foundry parking lot A Rutland man was issued a citation to appear in criminal court after he struck a Connecticut man’s car with his elbow following a crash in the Foundry parking lot in Killington around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Police said Stephen Bassett, 28, of of Rutland, Vermont, acted in violent and threatening manner by striking the passenger side window of David Shapiro’s vehicle with his elbow while yelling obscenities in a public place. Shapiro, 41, of Tolland, Connecticut, was in the car with his wife Sybil and children, ages 10 and 6. The Shapiro’s vehicle sustained minor damage from Bassett’s vehicle. Bassett’s vehicle sustained no damage. Bassett was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on March 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Police seek stolen vehicle
Police said a car was stolen in Killington overnight between 11:30 p.m., Jan. 26 and 6:45 a.m., Jan. 27. The vehicle is a dark green 2005 Scion XB, bearing Vermont registration GSG828. The vehicle has a chrome Matilda pin-up doll, painted black, screwed onto the grill covering the Scion logo. The car was taken from a Route 4 office building in Killington. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to contact trooper Charles Gardner at 802-773-9101.
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Man injured after logging truck strikes moving train
A Shrewsbury man was injured after he struck a moving train in icy road conditions on Route 140 in Wallingford Jan. 26. Police said Gary Martin, 60, was driving a 1994 Western Star log truck when he hit the train. He was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical
Center around 9:30 a.m. with non-life threatening injuries. The log truck was totaled. The Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The crash remains under investigation.
Child found dead at Rutland day care Police said a 6-month-old girl was found dead at a daycare in Rutland Thursday, Jan. 24. Rescue personnel found 6-month-old Harper Rose Briar of Pittsford unresponsive at the in-home day-care on North Street in Rutland after a 911 call around 3:15 p.m. Thursday. The child was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, police said. Detectives from the Vermont State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation joined the investigation on Friday, Jan. 25, and together with the Rutland City Police Department and Vermont DCF are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Harper’s death. Initial investigation does not indicate that the death is suspicious, but the inquiry remains active and ongoing. Autopsy results are pending from the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Vermont State Police in Rutland at 802-7739101.
30 adults get mental health training Vermont Care Partners trained 30 new adult mental health aid instructors in early January. As a result, VCP now has a network of 75 youth and adult Mental Health First Aid instructors who are working to decrease suicide and reduce stigma in Vermont. The training was provided through VCP’s Community First Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Awareness Training Grant. Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help an individual who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The new instructors are now certified to teach the 8-hour program to a variety of audiences, ranging from educators and school staff, law enforcement, higher education, veterans, immigrants and refugees, and community members at large. These adult and youth MHFA courses will be provided free of charge across the state through the Community First grant for the next two and a half years. Over the previous three years, Vermont Care Partners created a statewide network of Youth Mental Health First Aid instructors who trained over 2,400 Vermonters in YMHFA, which resulted in 1,326 youth being referred to mental health services. Through Community First, 30 new Mental Health First Aid instructors have now been trained with the goal of certifying an additional 3,600 community members in youth and adult Mental Health First Aid. Included on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices, studies show that training in Mental Health First Aid builds confidence in helping an individual experiencing a mental health challenge, reduces negative or distancing attitudes towards individuals with mental illnesses, and increases mental health literacy – being able to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Some students have transferred from across the country with no prior notice of the closure.
continued from page 1 Senior students and alumni questioned what the closure meant for their degrees. They were sad their close-knit college wouldn’t be there anymore. “I feel like this is my home,” said Rachel Dindy, a senior student from Massachusetts. “I really love it here. It’s part of my identity. I have a profound sense of belonging here and I’m very sad it won’t be here anymore.” The college attracted students from across the nation, intrigued by GMC’s unique degree programs and focus on sustainability. “It’s pretty saddening,” said Donna Stanley, a 2005 graduate who moved from Pennsylvania to attend Green Mountain College. She now works at a ski shop in Killington. “It felt like you were more of a family rather than going to a college. It’s a really unique school,” she said. GMC announced it was partnering with Prescott College in Arizona. Prescott will house all the students’ academic records and offer teach-out agreements with eight other schools, including Paul Smith’s College in New York, Castleton State College, Sterling College, Marlborough College, Unity College in Maine, College of Atlantic in Maine, Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage and Chatham University in Pennsylvania. Green Mountain College’s 18-year partnership with Killington Resort to offer a 3-year program in resort hospitality also ended with the college’s
closure. “None of this is a huge surprise to me,” said Killington Resort President Mike Solimano, a former GMC board member. “We had a thought that this was a possibility.” Solimano knew enrollment at GMC was declining. He is working to help establish a partnership with Castleton University to permanently transfer the Killington School of Resort Management Program to Castleton, pending approval from New England Commission of Higher Education. About 25 students currently live on the Killington campus, which is privately owned by the Ramshead Trust. The Killington campus, however, is also in the midst of a lawsuit over a $150,000 water system upgrade. The lawsuit, filed by the owners of the Ramshead Trust, alleges GMC added new students to the campus without consent. The number of students using the water system at the campus exceeds the threshold allowed by the state. Burlington Attorney Christopher Roy, who represents the owners of the trust, said he was shocked about the college’s closure. “We had no advance this was coming down the pike,” he said. Roy said the parties are planning to enter mediation in February. Solimano said the resort was committed to doing what it took to keep the program running, including moving students to a different cam-
By Katy Savage
For transfer students Claire Sherman, Kaleigh Kennedy and Serena McKenzie this semester will be their last. pus. a unique experience and Freshman Catherine Lang For now, Castleton Uniunique degree programs, started a fundraiser through versity will allow any GMC like “adventure education” GoFundMe Wednesday. student to complete his or her and “wilderness and outdoor “Today there is a dark cloud degrees through a teach-out therapy,” that can’t be found over Poultney, Vermont,” Lang agreement. elsewhere. wrote on the GoFundMe page. “It is our intention to help Isabel Thomas, a student “Our hearts are heavy at the as many students as possible in the Renewable Energy and news that we will no longer fulfill their goals and complete Ecological Design program, receive the irreplaceable extheir degree requirements said she studies a mix of perience that Green Mountain without leaving Vermont,” architecture and design with a has provided so many young said Castleton University focus on sustainability. people over the years.” President Dr. Karen M. Scol“For most places if you want Lang, who is from New foro in a statement. to do that you have to go back Hampshire, said she started Castleton will accept all for your masters,” Thomas the fundraiser for her friends students in good standing and said. “You’re able to get all that who were “clearly upset.” provide a financial aid packin a bachelor’s degree here – “I realize trying to raise this age equivalent to what they that’s really special.” amount of money is, by all paid in 2018-19. Some aren’t ready to give up measures, unreasonable. But Students said GMC offers hope that GMC will reopen. why not try!” she wrote.
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The ‘quiet parlor of the fishes’ Winter getaways
By Laurie D. Morrissey
When I’m skiing or skating across a pond, I observe the shoreline, surrounding hills, islands, maybe a woodpecker or blue jay winging its way to the opposite shore. I look up at the sky, the clouds, swirling snowflakes. But there is a world beneath my feet that I don’t see, in what Henry David Thoreau called “the quiet
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parlor of the fishes.” Beneath a layer of ice up to three feet thick, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and tiny invertebrates are going about their winter business. For most of these creatures, this means slowing their metabolism down to survive with reduced light and oxygen. They move less, eat less, and breathe more slowly than in warmer months. Out of sight, out of mind is not the case if you’re an ice fisherman, of course. Fish remain active, although some species slow down. In the winter, warm water species such as bass move to deeper parts of the lake, where the water is warmest (about 39 degrees Fahrenheit). They stay relatively still, conserving energy and relying on fat stores they accumulated in the fall. Cold-water species such as trout, however, thrive in the cold water. In summer they like the chilly depths, but in winter they travel all over the lake. Cusk, a native species of larger lakes, actually spawn under the ice. (Cusk is a member of the cod family, also called burbot, eelpout, ling, and for some obscure reason, lawyer). A favorite prey of cusk is crayfish, which are also active under the ice. While we’re skating around on the ice, turtles aren’t doing much at all. As the water temperature goes down, the turtle’s body temperature and metabolism do, too. Turtles lie in the mud or on top of it, barely breathing. During their winter dormancy sometimes called brumation, (as opposed to mammalian hibernation), they absorb oxygen from the water through an orifice called the cloaca. Eastern painted turtles can live for extended periods without oxygen, and their heartbeats can slow to as few as one beat
every 8-10 minutes. They do move around, though. Turtle expert and author David Carroll, who has observed turtles for 60 years, says, “I’ve seen a spotted turtle moving under ice that’s as clear as a window. It’s a curious thing, because they like to be dug in to avoid otters and other predators.” Snapping turtles also are spotted moving beneath the ice, he says. “They can move in water that’s an eyelash above freezing.” Another creature moving in the wintry water is the Eastern red-spotted newt. The orange salamanders we see in damp woodlands and on wet roads in summer are the juvenile stage of this amphibian. Red-spotted newts spend their first year in the water as larvae, using gills to breathe. For the next few years they are terrestrial, breathing through lungs and surviving winter by hibernating under leaves, rocks, and logs. As adults, they return to the water and turn olive green, with tiny black dots and a row of larger red-orange spots. Newts spend the winter resting on the lake bottom, swimming in short bursts, dining on insect larvae, and sometimes moving up to swallow a trapped air bubble just beneath the ice. If you find an ice-free area, you might see a bunch of them. Aggregations of newts around holes in the ice in springtime have been known to contain up to 100 individuals. Frogs rest on the bottom of the pond, partially covered by leaf litter and mud. They don’t burrow in completely, or they’d suffocate. Even with
drastically reduced metabolism, they need some oxygen. They get it by absorbing it through their skin. Because of the skin’s large surface area, they manage to take up enough oxygen and eliminate enough carbon dioxide to survive. Adult bullfrogs and green frogs sometimes swim slowly beneath the ice. In their tadpole stage, bullfrogs are active all winter. Bullfrogs take two or three years to mature, so tadpoles can be fairly large—a substantial meal for a crayfish, trout, or red-spotted newt. There is plenty of life on a miniature scale, too. Dragonflies, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and other insects overwinter as nymphs, floating along or crawling on rocks. Whirligig beetles swim slowly or crawl on the underside of the ice. There are gazillions of tiny crustaceans such as fairy shrimp, freshwater shrimp, water fleas, cyclops, and copepods, which feed on dying algae and plant matter. I can picture Thoreau stretched out on the ice of Walden Pond, checking out what’s going on beneath. I’ve done the same, usually seeing only tiny white bubbles. But I know that whether I see it or not, the “parlor of the fishes” is teeming with life. Laurie D. Morrissey is a writer in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.
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Chinese Year of the Earth Pig has begun
The peril of investment fads It was just one year ago when Bitcoin was the talk of anyone who could fog a mirror. It was a Thanksgiving dinner topic that resulted in many people confusing investing for speculating. There was a lot of positive momentum in price, MONEY MATTERS forecasts and bragging BY KEVIN THEISSEN rights to own this new “investment.” So how are we doing one year later? Despite predictions of significant gains in 2018, we haven’t seen it. An analyst who was touted as having correctly predicted Bitcoin’s initial breakout said she saw the currency trading between
Back in the day my husband, Peter, and I used to plan a getaway in the winter – not to the sunny south but to different parts of Vermont to check out cross-country ski centers. It took us awhile to have a life that involved XC skiing. Peter came into our marriage as an avid downhill skier. He was a ski instructor at Killington when he first came to Vermont. I could only get from the top to the bottom of a trail by traversing the entire width of it and then Looking turning to do the exact same Back thing in the other direcby mary ellen tion. He patiently tried to shaw teach me but even with his instructions I never figured out right hand turns! Part of the fun of planning any getaway is checking out all your options. For us the ideal place had a nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner either right in the inn or just an easy walk away. If we found a place that offered music on a Saturday night it was a plus. Folk music was popular in the ’70s and a relaxing night of listening to that type of music was welcome after a day of skiing. Our winter getaway weekends began in the late ’70s. Our first one was actually supposed to be a downhill weekend at Stowe. The weather was bitterly cold and even Peter’s love of schussing down the mountain was compromised by the weather. We were reading some brochures at the motel and decided to try XC skiing at the Trapp Family XC Ski Center. They had rental equipment and we were told that climbing the rolling hills would probably have us sweating. Now that was a “plus” when the temps were in the single digits and the wind was howling. An added bonus was the fact that there were no mountains for me to ski down ... just nice trails in the woods. I liked this type of skiing from the minute my skis hit the snow. Always one to worry about something, I had concerns about getting lost in the woods even with a trail map! To keep me relaxed we stayed fairly close to the center and spent a couple of hours getting our exercise in a winter wonderland.
$50,000 and $100,000 in 2018. Not quite. Bitcoin recently traded below $4,000: a loss of about 80 percent from its 2017 highs. Quite a difference from the five-fold increase predicted by the respected cryptocurrency analyst earlier this year! Even respected periodicals such as Forbes missed it. After Bitcoin sold off significantly in mid-2018, they predicted it would end the year at $10,000. That is still possible if it can increase 250 percent in one month. Possible, but not likely. In another example, in late summer, marijuana stocks became the rage. It was the new paradigm shift where “investors” could make some quick and easy money. “Pot” stock India Globalization Money matters, page 29
I was mesmerized and awed by the full supermoon lunar eclipse just past midnight. Its rich red hue was startling. No wonder the moon’s always mystified me and our ancestors, since their beginning. With giant Jupiter in the sign of Sagittarius, this year will be filled with Mountain cosmic power in exon Meditation pansion and growth, By Marguerite te optimism, unity, love Jill Dye and abundance. It’s set us up for the Year of the Earth Pig to be in alignment with what we love most – energy, passion, creativity, motivation, a natural flow of life, and bountiful provisions and good luck. Life is a gift and 2019 is a magical year filled with breakthroughs and possibilities. The power of intention adds to our ability to fulfill our wishes and dreams. Focus is needed to fully know our desires, to enrich and bless our lives with purpose. Clarity happens when we limit the chaos and take control of our schedules and homes by clearing the clutter in closets and minds, keeping what matters, and simplifying life to be in sync our souls. All over China, a thorough housecleaning began two weeks before the Chinese New Year started, to banish old dust and bring new energy in. Front door frames clad in red paper banners have greeted the new year in calligraphy poems ever since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The auspicious, happy wishes have been popular since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The poems might read: “Dragon and Phoenix bring the prosperity, peach and apricot blossoms welcome the spring, Blessing on the Land;” but traditionally, people compose their own. Chinese New Year begins Feb. 5, but the festivities begin the night before and last for 15 days. The Chinese return home for family reunions between Jan. 21 and March 1. Mountain meditation, page 28
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continued from page 1 to rent out an entire place that can through and flooded the basement. “Maintaining our high occupancy sleep 100,” Joshua said. “Private DeSena did major renovations on is important, but we just need beds, events are our thing.” the Inn. “He renovated it 90 percent,” not necessarily queens,” said Joshua. For 2019, March is sold out to said Joshua. “The average age of guest for corpocorporate events and this summer is “Now we’re just doing the finishing rate retreats is 28-45.” sold out for weddings with 21 booked. touches, such as updating the bridal The Ecklers said they classify themFully 60-70 percent of their business suite and tile work and the game selves as a “boutique hostel” sleeping in 2019 will come from private events room,” Ann explained. “We’ve done 100 people on-site in 37 rooms. Of – mainly corporate retreats and wedsome wedding upgrades too, like new those, 28 are private rooms in the dings, Joshua said. floor in the tent space and adding 10 main inn, plus a separate guest house Trailside is not open mid-week, feet to the tent.” with two apartment units, the Barn unless booked for a private event. BeJust three years ago there had never (sleeps 12) and the Loft (sleeps 10). tween corporate retreats and weekhad a wedding on site at Trailside Inn; Trailside Inn does not have a kitchend skiers through the winter, the now they’re sold out for 2019. en or bar; so groups can bring in their Ecklers keep busy. Plus, “it’s difficult “We’ve probably invested $40own food and beverages, have meals and costly to get staff mid-week,” the $50K into weddings over the past catered there or eat out. Ecklers explained. few years,” Ann said, adding that “Our groups usually opt for a Joshua met DeSena as a participant the investment has been well worth combination, it’s nice to be able to in his Death Races years before movit. “We’re definitely expanding but customize the offering for the specific ing to Trailside Inn. “I used to workout we’re aiming to grow at a sustaingroups need,” said Joshua. with Joe and Andy [Weinberg] daily, able rate.” The Inn features a large common we were good friends,” he area with a huge open IT HAD BEEN THROUGH THREE said. fireplace, couches and large Joshua and Ann took over wooden tables. Downstairs WINTERS WITHOUT HEAT AND ALL management and operait offers a game room. THE PIPES HAD BURST. tion of Trailside as minority “The game room is aimed owners in 2014. DeSena and another With the buyout from DeSena, the at 30-40-year-olds with a beer in their friend had bought the place from the Ecklers are looking forward to having hand,” said Joshua. “It’s mostly used bank in 2010-2011, Joshua rememmore autonomy. as a late night hang out.” bered. “It had a 1977 interior with Since they got the go-ahead to The Ecklers plan to add a bathgreen shag carpets,” he said. “And the purchase, the Ecklers have rebranded room downstairs off the game room, lodge had sat empty for three years the inn, switched booking sites and update some games, seating options prior to their purchase – it had been redone their website. Other upcomand finishes, so it can be a self-conthrough three winters without heat ing projects include renovating a few tained social space. and all the pipes had burst.” of the remaining bunkrooms and the The Trailside Inn began as a hostel Then Tropical Storm Irene came game room downstairs. for through-hikers.
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Banquets, red lanterns and lights, fireworks, and parades with lion dances take place. The family reunion dinner is held on the eve and includes a whole fish for fortune, dumplings for wealth, wontons for treasure, noodles for longevity, spring rolls for a fresh start, glutinous rice cakes and balls for salary raise/promotion and Chinese dumplings, jiaozi (my favorite) for family togetherness. Shaped like ancient Chinese gold ingots, they’ve remained popular for 1,800 years. A variety of fillings represent wealth and good fortune. The climax of the Chinese New Year celebration (also known as Spring Festival and Lunar New Year) is the Lantern Festival, which is held when the full moon returns, this year on Feb. 19. The Lantern Festival first began over 2,000 years ago when a succession of emperors held worship rituals and a celebration of the return of peace. People gather in streets and parks filled with lanterns and colorful lights. We attended the Lantern Festival in Kunming, Yunnan Province in the 1980s. Reflections from the intricate works of art danced across the lake as people strolled from island to bridge under the full moon’s spell. Many call it Chinese Valentine’s Day. Each year has a special color and this year it’s coral. Peaceful pink, cheerful orange, and energetic red combine to create coral, the color of the second chakra that balances energy for calm, focused action and invigorates
health, abundance, happiness, fulfillment, creativity, and adventure. The Chinese Zodiac has 12 animals in a continuous 12year cycle. People born in the Year of the Pig include 1935, ’47, ’59, ’71,’83, ’95, and 2007. Our son’s birthday is Jan. 27, 1984, but it counts as a Year of the Pig because it was before the date of the Chinese New Year. People’s personality traits and behaviors often mimic their sign: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. To calculate your Chinese Zodiac sign and read your birth year animal’s description, see Chinahighlights.com. I was born in the Year of the Rabbit. I’m ready to leap forward into new beginnings. I welcome this time to start afresh, to pare down my life to represent what I love and care about most. I’m ready to let go of unrealistic expectations, guilt, and “shoulds,” to focus on meaningful work, things I enjoy, friendship and love. I want to pass peace along and lift others up in joy and hope. I simply wish to be Jill and be a loving presence. We’re each one little soul in the universe, but united for good, we can raise the vibration of humanity a little bit closer to our Source. May you be blessed in the Year of Earth Pig! What intentions and wishes do you hold dear? Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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not going to have the density to make this work well, it’s not going to be economically viable for them,” she said. Haulers would still be required to collect compost from businesses and multi-unit apartments, unless they can demonstrate that another hauler is collecting food scraps in their pickup area. Last year, the Legislature pushed back the hauler pickup requirement from 2018 to 2020. Rep. Kari Dolan, D-Waitsfield, said during the committee meeting that she felt rolling back the hauler requirement might be “a little premature” as the universal recycling laws haven’t been fully implemented. Dolan also cautioned against assuming that people in single-unit households would be able to compost their own food scraps at home. “A single unit could be a rental facility, a single unit could be in bear habitat country, a single unit could be just rural Vermont,” she said. However, many Vermonters do compost at home – a University of Vermont survey last year found that 73 percent of those surveyed either compost at home or feed food waste to animals, Jamieson added. Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury, chair of the committee, said waste management needs differ in the state’s urban and rural areas, so a “one size fits all” approach to compost collection does not necessarily make sense. Sheldon added that businesses have cropped up offering separate home food waste collection services. The state has had mixed success in recent years in its broader efforts to reduce the amount of trash headed for landfills, according to the solid waste report. While Vermonters produced 5 percent less trash in 2016 than the previous year, the state generated 11 percent more trash in 2017, said Jamieson. Adding that while it’s hard to point to any one factor causing that trend, the economic upturn may be partly responsible for that increase. “When the economy is good,” she said, “people tend to buy more and unfortunately dispose of more than when the economy is bad.”
homelessness, data privacy, sexual harassment and workforce development to proposals from the executive branch on how to attract new residents to Vermont, improve rental housing rehabilitation and expand broadband. We got an update on how the merger of the Departments of Liquor and Lottery is going (so far, so good). In the afternoon I move my focus to the Senate Government Operations Committee. There we have oversight over a very different universe: state and local government, election law, the Department of Public Safety and Police Academy, and constitutional amendments. We’ve been briefed by our state auditor, Doug Hoffer, about their most recent audits – from the Energy Plan to Vermont Health Connect; by our state treasurer on the various programs she oversees – from investments to pensions and a new savings program for our disabled, the ABLE program; by the Ethics Commission and their priorities for further implementation of our candidate financial disclosure forms and their hopes for more ethics oversight and more staff; and by the Department of Public Safety. We also heard from the Government Accountability Committee (GAC) which is working to improve how we analyze and measure Vermont’s outcomes. Its focus is on how Vermont state government can be more accountable to Vermonters. GAC urges both the legislative and executive branches to better use results based accountability as a tool to measure how effectively our state programs and policies are impacting the lives of Vermonters. All indications are that this is going to be yet another busy and challenging legislative session. I encourage you to come to Montpelier and visit the Legislature. It’s a great day’s field trip. You can tour the State House – it is a living museum, and observe committees debating subjects you are interested in, have lunch with legislators and observe floor action in the House and/or Senate. If you plan on coming, please be in touch so we know to look for you. I can be reached by email: aclarkson@leg.state.vt.us or by phone at the Statehouse (Tues-Fri) 828-2228 or at home (Sat-Mon) 457-4627. Alison Clarkson is a senator for Windsor County.
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doesn’t make us giddy nor despondent. We will see more fads. There will be things that appear to work better than your strategy does. There will be talks of “paradigm shifts” to rationalize poor decisionmaking. The clear question is whether you want your portfolio to be exciting or whether you want it to be enduring. I suggest the latter. Kevin Theissen is the owner of Skygate Financial Group in Ludlow.
Vermont is the perfect “staycation” venue
continued from page 27 We returned to Stowe one other winter but went to a more remote center. The most entertaining part of that XC adventure was finding an outhouse in the middle of nowhere. It was actually in a handy place but a seat covered in snow told me it hadn’t been used for awhile! Just as we were starting to get a little tired we came upon a small inn. The timing was perfect as it gave us an opportunity to rest and warm up inside with some hot chocolate. It turned out that we were actually very close to the center so it was a short trip back on skis. We never figured out if we had “gone astray” or were supposed to find these surprises along the way. Another winter we decided to go to the White House Inn in Wilmington.
We were able to ski directly from the inn but one of my skis came off in the icy conditions and went right across the road with cars going in both directions. We were laughing so hard that it took a few minutes to get down a hill and across the road to retrieve my ski. We took that incident as an omen to stay off our skis for the rest of the day and explore the area shops. Williamstown was our next destination. The Autumn Crest Inn met our objective of being able to XC ski right from the place we were staying. We had wonderful snow conditions and loved the peaceful area. When you have been out in the fresh air all day it’s a real treat to have an excellent restaurant right inside the inn. That bitterly cold day in Stowe
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ROSIE - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Tortoiseshell with white. I was surrendered by my owner because I wasn’t very nice to the other cats in the house. Imagine this sweet face not being nice to other cats! I confess, it’s true. I am an independent lady.
PETPersonals KING - 10-month-old. Neutered male. Chihuahua mix. 8 pounds. I’m a social, playful fella and I like to fetch and play with plush squeaky toys. I must admit those are my favorites. I’m a little dog with a big personality. I don’t like to be picked up!
SONYA - 4-year-old. Spayed female. German Shepherd. I’m a sweet and friendly gal and boy do I like being with people. I’m very social and I like to be in the middle of things. I’m smart and I already know Sit and Shake and I hope to learn more!
TWIX - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic medium hair. Black. My name is Twix. I arrived at the shelter on Jan. 6 as a stray from Castleton. Thank you so much to the nice person who found me and brought me here. I did not enjoy being outside!
OPUSS - 1.5-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am fairly new to the shelter. I arrived as a surrender. I was originally found as a stray and thought to be a barn kitty. They were quick to learn that I am a big ole’ friendly guy! I love treats!
SAVANNAH - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic long hair. Brown and white. My name is Savannah and I arrived at the shelter in January. I am beautiful, gorgeous and unbelievably friendly! That being said, I do need some work on my coat. It’s a bit of a mess.
BUGGS - Adult. Lionhead Rabbit. Gray and white. Hippity. That’s rabbit for hello! My name is Buggs. I arrived at RCHS on December 18 along with my friend Cinnabunn. I like to run around my little playpen and eat tons of carrots!
SCRAPPY - 4-year-old. Neutered male. Lhasa Apso/Labrador Retriever mix. 35 lbs. Needless to say I’m adorable! People always stop to take a second look at my cute face. I also enjoy walks with the staff and volunteers so I’m looking forward to adventures with my new family.
FRECKLES - 7-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Tortoiseshell with white. I’m Freckles. My owner surrendered me because I made her sneeze a lot! I don’t know if you noticed but I am kind of on the chubby side. I am in need of diet plan and some exercise!
BAY BAY - 13-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic short hair. Black and white. I am a very sweet lovable girl who would love to be your lap cat. If you think I would be a perfect companion for you please stop by and introduce yourself. I will be waiting for you!
PEACHES - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’ll need lots of exercise and play time with my new family. I’m super cute. I’m also quite smart and I already know Sit and Shake! I do like treats so maybe you can teach me more!
BABA - 10-month-old. Neutered male. Domestic short hair. Orange and white tiger. The great people at the shelter have taken excellent care of me. They made sure I was neutered and healthy, which I am. I’m a pretty big fella who still has a bit of growing to do.
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Featuring pets from:
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CLEO Cleo is a sweet, playful, but calm cat. She is 3 years old and fully declawed. Cleo loves food and attention. Cleo’s PURRfect home would be a rather quiet home where she is your only pet. Cleo is on a special diet that we will be happy to discuss with you. If she sounds like the PURRfect companion for you, stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday through Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. so she can show off her purrbox! Call 802-885-3997.
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TUPPY Hi! My name’s Tuppence, but all my friends call me Tuppy, and you can, too! I’m a 2-year-old spayed female. I had been living outdoors all on my own when a nice woman found me. She made sure I was fed, and safe and then helped me to find my way here. It’s a good thing, too, because I was pregnant. Since I’ve been here, I’ve had my kittens (which all found good homes of their own), I’ve been spayed, vaccinated and have decided that I love people! I’m currently residing in one of the cat rooms here at the shelter, and I always love to make new friends - human and cat, alike. My way of making new people friends is I first lock eyes with them, encouraging them to come over and pet me. Then, I slowly move out to introduce myself. And, that’s how I make friends! I’m also very playful, and can be found playing with all the toys and my feline friends. I’m really excited to meet my new family and to find a home of my very own. If you’ve been thinking it’s time to expand your very own family by one super-friendly and sweet cat, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday -Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Reach us at 802-484-LUCY; lucymac.org; or Facebook.
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By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Scorpio Moon, that will turn Void-of-Course at 5:39 p.m. on Jan. 28 and remain in that mode until it enters Sagittarius at 9:33 a.m. on Tuesday morning. As I sit down to write this week’s column, I realize that the sun slipped into Aquarius one week ago, and I was so all consumed with the blood moon, the eclipse, and a bunch of other issues I neglected to say “boo” about how the collective mind needs to respond to the energies that fill the matrix during the sun’s passage through the sign of the Water Bearer. This oversight compels me to backtrack a little in order to cover that piece – because believe it or not, it matters what we do, and how we think, and where we direct our energy at this point in the yearly cycle. The words that follow come from a book that I wrote for Samuel Weiser 14 years ago. Titled, “The Old Girl’s Book of Dreams” this excerpt talks about what happens when the sun passes through Aquarius: “When I was younger this time of year used to depress me. I pushed myself through it by fueling up with tons of calories and reminding myself that it was only going to last a few weeks. Taking off for the tropics wasn’t in the budget. Having money in the winter meant getting Fuel Assistance at Cal’s house! “My daughter Eliza was born on Valentine’s Day and so halfway through, at least there was that to get happy about. Too bad I’m not one of those women who ever wanted to know what Victoria’s Secret was all about. The ‘Hearts and Flowers’ that are supposed to light your fire on Valentine’s Day never got me going. It’s just as well. The men in my life have either been cheap and practical or cross-addicted, macho cavemen. “Maybe it’s a godsend that my personal life has been such a disaster. Instead of whining about it, I got into my studies and my spiritual work. Astrology and the Wiccan ways have turned Aquarius into my favorite month. I see it in a completely different light now that I’m old and gray. “Nature teaches me everything I need to know and I’ve spent many winters watching Mother Earth and Father Sky do their winter dance. Look around. The world is covered with ice, the air is filled with crystals, and everything is locked in a state of suspended animation. The life force in the frozen ground is hibernating and there’s not a trace of evidence that it will revive. The stark background that we conduct our lives against provides us with plenty of opportunity to see only what is essential. “With nothing to distract us we have plenty of time to ponder. What are we here for? What do we really want? What are our ideals at this point in time and are they working? Do they need to change? The dead of winter is the perfect time to reevaluate everything that we’re doing from a detached perspective so that we can be reborn with a new vision in the spring. “The sign Aquarius is the embodiment of the ‘Visionary’ archetype. The frequency that vibrates through the unified field when the Sun is in this sign endows everything in it with the capacity to dream. Everyone knows that when we dream we wish for, or envision, possibilities that don’t exist. What we know less about is the fact that if we hold our dreams in our hearts for any length of time they become real. The importance of the dream and the strength of the wish bring it to life. “It doesn’t matter what the dream is. You can wish for a
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verything has just reached critical mass. This is either feeling bad or good, depending on how much of the truth you have been willing to face. Those of you who have made it through the gauntlet with your integrity intact are probably breathing a sigh of relief that you’ve passed all these tests with flying colors. Those of you who have copped out, played the blame game, or taken the spiritual bypass that allowed you to excuse your denial mechanisms, are in the belly of the beast, with one last chance to get real enough to reckon with the consequences of your actions.
ou are still here doing what’s expected, but you have the strange feeling that something else is getting ready to pop up and change all of this. The gears are in neutral and you are definitely primed for something beyond what’s been in your face for the last few years. The need to dispel your anxiety, along with the thought that none of us are ever 100% sure we’re on the right track, will go a long way to letting you be OK with sitting back and watching the show. How things play out will depend entirely on whether or not you are able to let life show you where to go.
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old steady enough to hear people out. It’s time to take their needs and interests into account. As you process whatever they have to share, it will become clear that you’ve been out of touch with who you thought they were for a long, long time. The next few weeks will require you to adjust to all of this. It will be mind blowing to have to figure out if you can be yourself in this situation. It’s usually the case that the person who is averse to change needs it even more than the one who’s rocking the boat. Take a deep breath and consider the virtues of changing your tune, or your mind.
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ou could look at this a million different ways. If every crisis is an opportunity to correct mistakes that we made long before everything blew up in our face, your current state of emergency could be seen as a blessing. Reflecting back on the last few years it might help you to zero in on the moment when you went off the rails, or out of integrity. Life has its own way of getting us back on track. If you’re on top of this situation it’s because you’ve learned your lesson. If you’re still wringing your hands, wondering “Why me?” it’ll be a while before things settle down.
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July 21 - August 20
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ealing with one nut job after another has taught you enough about human nature to merit a degree in psychotherapy. Between the people you work with, and for, and the people who love you, there is a 3 ring circus of agendas and affairs that makes you wonder why you chose this instead of something a little less intense. I am here to remind you that intensity is your middle name. You are exactly where you need to be at the moment - and for some reason your presence in this situation makes you vital to it, and vital to any prayer it has for turning out for the best.
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ou need to settle down long enough to get your bearings. So much has been swirling around you, it’s been hard to stay grounded enough to know where you’re at. The gap between what’s really going on and who you think you are is abysmal. In order to get to the next step you’re going to have to switch to decaf and face things for what they are. It is no longer appropriate to dramatize your situation, nor is it OK to keep using the same old methods to try to heal things that have been there forever. A big reality check is in order. Be brave enough to face things head on.
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ou have had your share of ups and downs. At this point you feel totally hooked on the idea that everything is “your fault.” This makes it hard to see the truth. In regularly timed cycles everything in your life is slated to get shaken and stirred; that’s just the way it is. What you assume is a sign that you are screwing things up, is in fact, the way that you move from one phase of experience to the next. Don’t waste one more minute mourning what’s lost. What just flew out the window or fell apart at the seams was meant to get you off your fanny and on to the next thing.
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ou are fine. Stop using all your mental energy worrying about how this is going to go. With more than enough support, you will find some unusual people coming out of the woodwork. It’s up to you to know who’s here to help and who’s here to make things harder. Those close to your situation care enough to go out of their way. Others are totally out for themselves. As long as you are smart enough to know who’s who, and are able to keep your ego in check, you will be free and clear within a month or three. Keep your nose to the grindstone and let hard work free your mind.
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August 21 - September 20
November 21 - December 20
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ou’ve been working too hard to notice that your emotional needs are in the back seat. More than a few months of this have made it clear that you need some fresh air. At the point where duty and responsibility go over the top, there is an opening that allows us to see what we really need. You’re just about there. None of what’s become too important is as big as you’ve made it. Loosening your attachments and getting far enough away from the fray to make room for a little life to trickle in will open the space for all of this pressure to give birth to things that are lasting and real.
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oo many things are showing you how amazing life gets when we shut up and start paying attention. The signals are everywhere and you guys can’t afford to be looking the other way. People have arrived who have turned into guides, or teachers, or guardians and they have come to redirect your focus. Changing direction, and/or moving into areas of self-expression that force you to redefine both your goals and whoever you think you are, has turned your world into a whirlwind of possibilities that need to be fully examined before you can decide what to do.
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tay tuned to opportunities because they’re going to be popping up everywhere. A lot of what’s about to open up will happen where you least expect to find it. One of the keys to making things click has to do with getting out of your comfort zone. Invitations to do even the most mundane things will yield more than you can imagine. And if anyone invites you to take off on a trip or wants you to sign up for a seminar, know that the Lords of Serendipity are there to put you in the right place at the right time. Who knows? In a year or less you could be totally free, clear, and out of here!
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f you haven’t already done so, you’re just about to drop the hammer on people who have been sucking your energy and your resources for far too long. As much as the softie in you feels bad about it, the situation has gotten ridiculous, to the point where the tail is wagging the dog. Don’t worry about what will happen to them. The karma that goes with sucking people dry is theirs and theirs alone. With these parasites gone for good, you are now in a position to move forward unencumbered by the weight of people and things that kept all of your best efforts from coming to fruition.
Mother of the Skye has 40 years of experience as an astrologer and tarot consultant. She may be reached by email to cal.garrison@gmail.com
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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. 802422-3244 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 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com. SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington. 8 0 2 - 7 7 5 - 5 111 , 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 5111. SkiCountryRealEstate. com - 8 agents to service: K i l l i n g t o n , B r i d g e w a t e r, Mendon, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rochester, Stockbridge & Woodstock areas. Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals. Open 7 days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OUTBACK PIZZA shopping center for sale, 4-acre land parcel w/ building. 4 apartments, 2 stores, 1 diner, 1 restaurant and night club — on access road. $1,100,000. Call 800-694-2250, or cell 914-217-4390. Ron Viccari. C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867.
RENTALS SUITES (1 BR/ 2 BR), $800/$1,200 month. Mendon. Non-smoking only. 802-7708786. 04/05 SKI SNOWBIRD, Utah, Cliff Club/Studio, week of Feb. 9. 917-693-9773. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 2 BR, 1 BA, woodstove, excellent location. $8,000 seasonal + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $9,000, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. WINTER RENTAL avail. Jan. 1: 3 BR 2 BA furnished chalet w/ open living room/kitchen/ dining, Master Suite with loft & vaulted ceiling, DEN w/ platform for queen, NEW efficient VT Castings wood stove, DECK, workshop, storage, new laundry. $8,500, Jan. 1 thru May, + utilities and plowing. Louise Harrison Real Estate, 802-747-8444. K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate and rentals advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, national origin, sexual orientation, or persons receiving public assistance, or an intention to make such preferences, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you feel you’ve been discrimination against, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.
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Email classifieds@mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399.
Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free. CHIMNEYS CLEANED, lined, built, repaired. 802-349-0339.
WANTED STILL BUYING and appraising coins, stamps, precious metals, watches, art and historical items. I have moved from VT, but can easily help new and existing clients through email and US Postal Service. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC and New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.
FREE TWIN MATTRESS, excellent condition. Susan, 267-2610793. FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.
FOR SALE 4 SNOW TIRES. Sale. Nokian R2. Used. 215-45-17. Tread depth, 9/32. $250. 802-7862361. MASTER BR furniture: Dresser, bureau, 2 night tables. 802-353-8177. $250. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.
SERVICES BEAUREGARD PAINTING, 25 years experience. 802436-1337. SNOW SHOVELING roofs, walkways, etc. 802-558-6172. ELECTRICIAN: Licensed/ insured, 35 years experience. Email BoiseElectric@outlook. com or call 802-747-4481.
EMPLOYMENT FERRO JEWELERS in Stowe, Vermont seeking a seasoned sales professional who is enthusiastic about jewelry and sales, enjoys working as part of a team, and can start immediately. Full and parttime positions available. Competitive compensation and benefits. Inquiries to owner only. Please call Stephanie Ferro at 917-3622800. LIFT OPERATOR needed at Killington Resort! Responsible for the safe operation of your lift and for assisting and interacting with guests while they load, ride and unload the lifts. For the full description and to apply go to Killington. com/jobs or in person at 4763 Killington Rd., Killington, VT 05751. Open daily, 8-4. 800300-9095. EOE.
EXCITING NEW restaurant and lounge on the Killington access road looking for reliable, well organized help who can multi task. Positions include Front desk, kitchen prep and dishes, weekend breakfast service; flexible days hours and shifts. Contact Kristen@ highlinelodge.com. DREWSKI’S is hiring P/T waitstaff AM and PM shifts available. Please call, email or stop by 802-422-3816. MOGULS: WAITSTAFF, P/T bar staff, dishwasher, line cook needed to work at fun locals bar. Apply in person: see Sal at Moguls. PROMOTIONAL HELP NEEDED: Looking for responsible, outgoing, professional candidates to promote Anheuser Busch Products in a bar/ restaurant environment during the Winter season. Ideal person is punctual, friendly, knowledgeable about products and comfortable with large crowds. Responsibilities include: Arriving on time, setting up t-shirts, hats, and other prizes, and executing games/activities. Anheuser Busch is a premium company that does promotions for brands such as Bud, Bud Light, Rolling Rock and many others. Candidates must be 21 years of age, and be willing to converse with strangers. Pay is fifteen dollars an hour with a flexible schedule, most promotions will be held in the Killington Mountain Area, must be available to work some nights during the week, and weekends for aprés. Email Don.sady@fdcvt.com.
Want to submit a classified? Email classifieds@ mountaintimes.info or call 802-422-2399. Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free.
Kinder quote: ‘Vote’ Jan. 29—Rochester School kindergarten teacher Amy Braun collects the funny things that kids in her classroom say. Illustrations are drawn by her son, Donovan Piccicuto.
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December 2018 Killington Property Transfers Seller
Buyer
Address
Property Location
Sale Price
Closed
Antonelli, Patricia
Caillouette, David & Catherine
Wrentham, MA
Whiffletree, E5
$75,000
12/26/18
Armstrong, Ashley & John W
ETK Holdings LLC
Killington, VT
Pinnacle A5
$110,000
12/5/18
Donadio, Jonathan E
McLaughlin, Patrick S & Kenny, Michael
Weymouth, MA
133 Weathervane Drive
$290,000
11/29/18
Fulda Mountain LLC
Coy, Steven M & Casey E
Boston, MA
Highridge, D17
$185,000
12/21/18
Gibbons Realty Trust, Adam M
Picone, Noelle I
Brooklyn, NY
Trailside Village, F1
$130,000
12/14/18
Gotowala, Michael G
Killington Slopestyle Holdings, LLC
Killington, VT
Mountain Green, F1
$62,000
12/4/18
Green Mountain D&K Properties LLC Mini Market LLC
Rutland, VT
2384 Killington Road
$780,000
12/27/18
Hayes, Dale
Romano, Tanner J & Lindsay E
Brandon, VT
Village Sq @ Pico, C401
$150,000
12/17/18
Johnson, Richard & Janet
Nagy, Richard & Pamela
Bellmore, NY
479 Roundabout Road
$340,000
12/12/18
Mack, Deena J
Pocoski, Jr, Edward J & Fairfield, CT Valliere, David G
Whiffletree, A7
$199,000
12/14/18
Nagymihaly, Eva & Rust, Magloczki, Thomas Theresa N
Boston, MA
186 Southview Path
$200,000
12/14/18
Northco Enterprises Inc
Killington Vacation Rentals Inc
Killington, VT
Killington Center, R22
$35,000
12/19/18
Northco Enterprises Inc
Killington Vacation Rentals Inc
Killington, VT
Killington Center, R21
$35,000
12/19/18
Oliva, Gina M
Ptaszynski, John G
Killington, VT
79 Spring Glen
$128,415
12/10/18
ROC Associates Inc
D&K Properties LLC
Rutland, VT
6.04 Ac, Killington Road $70,000
12/27/18
Villavicencio-Theodulz, Ivanov, Dmitry & Ivanova, Elena Rye Brook, NY Mauricio A & Zambrano-Gonzalez, Alejandra A
163 Lakewood Drive
$525,000
12/12/18
Young, Peter G & Lynn K Roughley
Telemark, G4
$224,000
11/30/18
Cason, Jeffrey & Borden, Gail
Middlebury, VT
TWO HOMES FOR $255,000
SKI HOME TO “TRAIL CREEK” • 1BR/1BA, UPGRADED unit • Shuttle bus route, pool • Propane heat, Wd-burn Fplc • New cabinets & countertops • New bath vanity & tile floor • Hickory wd flooring
• Two 2 BR homes total 4BR/4BA • 3,248 sq. ft. • 2 acres • Mendon, VT just off Route 4 • 2 levels, Country setting • Owner financing
$149,900
$255K
6 BR’S W/PRIV. BATHS
NEAR GREEN MTN NTL GOLF COURSE! • Just like new! 3BR/3BA suites • Granite, maple floors, 5Ac • Open flr plan w/cath. ceiling • Heated garage& storage • House Generator • Large deck
Lenore Bianchi
‘tricia Carter
Meghan Charlebois
Pat Linnemayr
$335K
$579K
LARGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• 4BR, 6BA, 4,000+s.f., radiant heat, tile&hardwd floors • Well-appointed home just 8 miles from Killington Resort. Passive solar heating, outdr hot tub, 2-car heated garage $575K
RUSTIC RETREAT - MTN. VIEWS!!
• 1BR/1BA, on 4 Acres • Large Loft, Open floor plan • Nicely renovated + wood stove Wide board wood floors $155K
OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• 3BR/3BA, 1Ac, 2,310 sq.ft. • Upgraded kitchen • Hardwood floors & radiant heat • Hot tub on deck • Nearby golf course & mtn bike trails
$325K
• Total of 8 BR’s and 7 Baths • 3,680 sq.ft. Deck with hot tub • Lounge w/bar & woodstove • Rec/game room + laundry • Nearby golf course & mtn bike trails
COMPLETELY RENOVATED Katie McFadden
Chris Bianchi
Michelle Lord
(802) 775-5111 • SkiCountryRealEstate.com 335 Killington Rd. • Killington, VT 05751
MLS
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE ®
REALTOR
Merisa Sherman
SINGLE FAMILY – PITTSFIELD • 3BR/1.5BA, 1.8 Ac • 1,512sq.ft. • Woodstove • Workbench room • Laundry
$235K
SHUTTLE TO & FROM PINNACLE
1 BR: $116K pool & Whirlpool tennis , paved parking
FALL LINE - SKI IN\SHUTTLE OUT
• 1BR/1BA • Furnished • End unit • Large living-dining area • Common:Indoor pool
$139K
SKI OR BIKE HOME – SHUTTLE OUT HIGHRIDGE • 1BR/1BA, $124,900 • 2BR/2.5BA, 2 lvls $224,500 • woodburning fireplace • Indoor pool/outdoor whirlpool
• 4BR/3BA Plymouth mtn home, • Multiple SMART Home features • Tiled floors/showers/lots of storage • MudRoom/Laundry/Family Rooms • All new stainless kitchen appliances • Furnished, turn key $325K
CONVENIENT LOCATION!!!
• Mtn Views & minutes to Slopes • Endless Possibilities: 13 guest rms 3 AC for RV’s, Camping & Events • Renovated Great Room with • New Windows & Custom Bar
$595,000
LOTS OF LIGHT
• 3BR, 3BA, 2800 sq.ft. 2.6 AC • Open floor plan, cathedral ceiling • Stone fireplace, large deck, garage, $470K • Wood floors, master suite, loft • Hot tub room+bonus rooms
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Sold Properties Killington – 2+ acres on Killington Road, prime business district - $99,000
1335 West Road, Proctor, VT
272 Colonial Drive, Rutland, VT
Pittsfield – 1+ acres on Fiddlehead Lane, 4BR septic permit - $24,000
151 Hillside Road, Wallingford, VT
1221 US Route 1, Wallingford , VT
70 Depot Hill Road, Pittsford, VT
LIVE LOVE YOGA DOWNTOWN RUTLAND VERMONT
WWW.LIVELOVEVT.COM
Come join me at 29 Center Street for yoga, meditation, and massage because home is not just a place, it’s a state of mind.
www.KillingtonEventsHall.biz
www.186LauryRoad.com
Over 5000 square feet of usable space, including a 50 x 25 auditorium w/25 x 8 stage, full finished basement - $229,000
Stockbridge - Charming 2BR/1BA cabin in the woods w/stream fed pond, shade trees & bordered by babbling year-round brook $129,000
www.1735StonyBrookRoad.com
www.BirchwoodC6.com
Stockbridge - 19th century 3BR/2BA farmhouse, previously owned by a local artist, whose creative vision is reflected w/eclectic mix of repurposed doors, hardware, windows, railings & more - $229,000
Mendon - Garden level Birchwood Estates 2BR/1BA condo, completely updated, expansive private deck - $69,000
www.PinnacleF13.com
www.RoundTopG4.com
Killington - Renovated & meticulously maintained 1BR/1BA, ”A” rated condo w/ long-range mountain views, private balcony $134,900
Plymouth – 3BR/2BA townhome, super-low condo fees, conveniently located between Killington and Okemo - $115,000
˜Alison McCullough
Debra L. Bennett Realtor/Sales Associate
Betty Ann Martin Realtor
Diana L. Harvey Realtor
Alison McCullough Real Estate 29 Center Street, Suite 1 • Downtown Rutland, VT • alisonsrealestate@gmail.com Office: 802.747.4531 • Cell: 802.747.8822
THM
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
129 Lincoln Avenue, Suite A Manchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 362-4663 Fax (802) 362-6330 . TDD 1-800-545-1833 EXT, 326 OR 175
ADELE STANLEY APARTMENTS RUTLAND, VT, 05701 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS Utilities, snow, trash removal included Laundry Facility on Premises for tenants only USDA Guidelines Do Apply. Call or write to: THM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 129 LINCOLN AVENUE MANCHESTER CENTER, VT. 05255 1-802-367-5252 OR 1-800-545-1833, EXT. 326 (HEARING IMPAIRED ONLY) We do not discriminate against tenant applications on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, age, creed, gender identity, gender related characteristic or because a person intends to occupy a dwelling unit with one or more minor children or because a person is a recipient of public assistance, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
2814 Killington Rd., Killington, VT 802-422-3600 • KillingtonPicoRealty.com info@KillingtonPicoRealty.com Daniel Pol Associate Broker
Kyle Kershner Broker/Owner
Jessica Posch Realtor
®
REALTOR ® REALTOR
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THM is an equal opportunity provider and employer
PEAK
PROPERTY
G R O U P AT
802.353.1604
VTPROPERTIES.NET IDEAL PROPERTIES CLOSE TO KILLINGTON, OKEMO OR WOODSTOCK!
AMEE FARM LODGE--RELAXED COUNTRY ELEGANCE! 15 guest rooms, awesome views,
endless hiking & biking trails, farm w/large barns. Amee hosts VT weddings, family reunions, corp events, & more. Call for price.
PRIVATE ESTATE ON 194+ ACRES W/SWEET VIEWS! 5 Bed/5 Bath custom post & beam home + off grid artist cabin. Extensive trail network. Special spot close to skiing! SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR TODAY. $1,375,000
INVESTMENT CLOSE TO KILLINGTON! DIRECT ACCESS TO VAST! 15 guest rooms w/private baths, 48 seat restaurant, comm kitchen, 4 bed/1 bath innkeepers home, greenhouse, barn & more! $599K
HOMES | CONDOS | LAND | COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT | RENTALS
Marni Rieger 802.353.1604 Marni@PeakPropertyRealEstate.com 59 Central Street, Woodstock VT
SNOWMOBILE, HIKE OR BIKE OUT YOUR DOOR! Direct to trails! Gorgeous 4 bed/5 bath custom built post & beam mountain contemporary chalet must be seen! Minutes to Killington! Private spot! $499K
EQUESTRIAN’S DREAM ON OVER 60+ ACRES! Minutes to Pico, Killington & downtown Rutland. Formally a 4H horse farm. 2 bed/2 bath Log home w/garage, an indoor riding arena, 2 barns, 28 horse stalls, 5 meadows, amazing views & more! $429K
INVESTMENT OPP CLOSE TO KILLINGTON! 95 seat Restaurant & Pub located on the White River w/ great mountain & water views! Comm kitchen. Furnishings, equipment & inventory incl in sale. Parking for 48 cars. Outdoor seating on river! $279K
REAL ESTATE
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Mother of the Skye:
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Let go and let karma ...
continued from page 31 Mercedes-Benz or you can hold a vision bring forth new life. that the people of the world will remem“Dissecting the labels that have ber what it means to live in peace and attached themselves to the mid-winter harmony. Dreams are the matrix that cross quarter: Imbolc translates as, ‘in reality is woven upon. If we’re too fearful the belly,’ and Saint Brigid is an ancient to strike out and carve new paradigms, fertility goddess. Saint Brigid was raised or don’t understand the importance and mentored by a wizard and became of weaving new and better visions, the quite a magician herself. Her specialty structures we create become static and was the ability to multiply food and drink. wind up choking us to death. Candlemas is about light. All the rituals “In the Wiccan traditions this time of performed on February second involve year marks the approach to an important lighting candles to pierce the winter darkcross quarter. It’s known as Imbolc, Saint ness. The various traditions associated Brigid’s Day, or Candlemas depending on with this cross quarter could fill a book. where you’re from. God knows what they All of them are incredibly beautiful and were thinking, but when the patriarchal real. Behind every one of them the intenforces extinguished the ‘Old Ways’ they tion is the same. That intention is to seed renamed this holy day, Groundhog Day! the dreams for whatever we want to come Why they stuck such a stuto life in the spring. pid label on one of the most “The week before IF WE HOLD magical points in the year is Imbolc is pregnant with OUR DREAMS beyond me. unrealized potential. I keep “People’s lives were much the candles burning nonIN OUR more intimately entwined stop. On the eve of Feb. 2 I HEARTS FOR with nature in the old days, light a white candle and fill and mid-winter must have a pitcher with fresh milk ANY LENGTH been the pits. Supplies were and think about what I realOF TIME THEY low, food was scarce, and ly want. When the vision none of them knew how is clear I walk outside and BECOME harsh the remainder of the pour the milk into the snow REAL. season would be. But every and watch it flow down into year on, or near, the second the frozen ground. As this of February the ewes started lactating. happens I see all of my wishes coming They still do, by the way, and have every true. By the Spring Equinox these visions year since the dawn of time. begin to manifest, showing me that “Because the Law of Resonance is one there’s more to the Old Ways than meets of the Hermetic laws that are axiomatic in the eye.” this dimension, in the same way that all As the next week unfolds, stop the of the warm blooded creatures begin to madness as much as you can. Let your lactate on or around the second of Febru- mind and your heart come together in ary, so does the sap begin to rise out from the center of your being. Use this time to the heart of the earth, into the trees. This dream new dreams. Fill them with love, is, was, and always has been the sign that water them well, let the Great Mother take something is ‘quickening’ inside Mother it from there, and take what you can from Earth and that her womb is preparing to this week’s ‘scopes.
Stage Road, Killington This 4-bedroom 3-bath home is located minutes to Killington and Pico situated in a tranquil location with beautifully kept grounds sprawling over 4 acres. 2-wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, kitchen island, 4-season sunroom, 2 living rooms, finished basement, home office and 2 garages. Solar panels and heat pump help make this home more efficient. $
499,000
Long Farm Road, Chittenden Looking for a VT property close to everything VT has to offer? Look no further, this fully furnished and equipped contemporary 4Br, 2Ba home is located in the heart of the Mountain Top Inn, situated next to the X-C ski trails and within walking distance to the inn to enjoy all of the resort amenities. Currently this home is enrolled in the Inn's vacation & rental program and generates excellent rental. $
410,000
$
445,000
Lookout Road, Pittsfield Great opportunity for a primary home or a vacation retreat in this fully furnished and equipped 2-bedroom, 2-bath private end of road location. This home has 2 separate living areas both with efficient gas fireplaces as well as each bedroom and bath on separate levels. Large wrap around deck with mountain views situated on 1.5 acres makes this mountain hideaway a relaxing serene spot. $ $
199,000 229,000
Prestige Real Estate of Killington Exclusively Killington!
CONDOS
LAND
Pico
Pinnacle
1BR/1BA $69.9K
2BR/2BA $169.9K
Sunrise
The Lodges
4BR/3BA townhome Ski in ski out! $359K
3BR/3BA Ski in ski out! $469K
Fall Line
The Heights
3BR/3BA $259K 1BR/1BA $135K
3BR/3BA townhome with garage $439K
Elbow Road: 10+ acre home site with shared septic $125K Tanglewood Dr: 10+acre lot, views, driveway & septic field $145K Gina Drive: 10+ acre lot w/5BR septic design $145K Upper Rebecca: 2.5 acre lot w/4BR WW permit ‐ $149.9K Trailview Drive: ½ acre lot w/4BR septic design $199K
Great Eastern trailside: (3) ski in ski out lots w/septic design ‐ $399K each Mini Drive: (2) ski in/out lots w/septic design ‐ $369K each
2922 Killington Road
HOMES
The White House
Big Rock Road
Great rental potential 6‐bedroom 3‐bath house located within walk distance of bars & restaurants $399K
Ski to Great Eastern & walk home from Home Stretch 3‐bedroom 2‐bath Great rental $400K
Elbow Road
The Vistas
Stunning 6000 square foot home w/2‐car garage on 14.5 acres in quiet neighborhood $699K
Beautiful craftsman style 4BR 4.5BA single family home with ski in ski out access. Two available, starting at $1,249,000
802-422-3923 www.prestigekillington.com
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