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Volume 48, Number 13
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March 27 - April 2, 2019
Killington announces new lodge
Plus new trails, lifts, tunnel, events, snowmaking
By Karen D. Lorentz
KILLINGTON—On March 21, Killington President and General Manager Mike Solimano announced significant upgrades that will continue to transform Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. At Killington, a new K-1 Base Lodge will sig-
Courtesy Killington Resort
MEET THE KING OF SPRING It’s now officially spring and Chandler Burgess of Killington Resort is the self-proclaimed “King” of it. Marketing videos, intended to draw attention to the resort’s reputation for the longest season in the East, which often reaches June 1, have been viewed thousands of times. Page 3
THESE PLANS WILL BRING TOTAL INVESTMENT...AT KILLINGTON TO OVER $100 MILLION.
By Paul Holmes
The edge of the sled Maddie Holmes and Spencer Nordstron, both 5 years old, enjoy an exciting sled run built in deep snow at the end of end of Miller Brook Road in Killington earlier this month.
‘Time to play’ Mountain Travelers to close after 42 years APRIL FOOLS’ DAY Don’t forget, Monday, April 1, is April Fools’ Day! The day is commemorated by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools.
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By Katy Savage
RUTLAND—Peter Kavouksorian remembers when skis were made of wood, boots were made of leather and bindings pinned at the toe. Back in the 1960s, Nordic skiing was a new sport and Kavouksorian was eager to take part. He took his “funny, skinny skis” and his boots – “basically bowling shoes” down the slopes of Killington, trying to make turns on skis that had no edges. “It wasn’t easy,” he said. “Most people didn’t see the appeal of it at all. We had just enough control and we were young and dumb enough to do anything.” Kavouksorian and his wife, Joann, opened a store called Mountain Travelers in Rutland in 1976, just as the concept of Telemark skiing was emerging. They had one of the first Telemark stores around. Now they are one of the last in New England. After 42 years of creating adventures for other people, the couple is retiring. “It’s time to have our own adventures,” Joann said. Friends who regularly ski with the two are happy for them, but sad to see them go. “I think it’s great for them,” said Murray McGrath, who regularly skis with Peter and Joann. “I’m going to miss the shop. The area is going to lose a lot.” Their store has attracted people from all over the country, who have relied on Peter’s friendliness and industry expertise. “People drive five hours to talk to him because he has the knowledge and passion to set them up with the right equipment,” Joann said. Mountain Travelers, page 37
nificantly improve one of the resort’s main hub with a design reflecting elements of the new Peak Lodge, while a fourth tunnel, new quad lift, and a bubble surface lift will continue the transition to a more intermediate-oriented and family-friendly area. Additionally, over $3 million in snowmaking investments are planned for both Pico Mountain and Killington. The resort upgrades will build upon the vastly improved 2018-19 guest experience that provided better flow of skier traffic via the 6-person bubble chairlift; South Ridge Quad; Killington plans, page 4
CSJ to close this spring
By Katy Savage
RUTLAND—After unsuccessfully trying to form a partnership with another institution, the struggling College of St. Joseph is closing this spring. President Jennifer Scott made the announcement to students Wednesday, March 20. She said the college, which was about to lose accreditation, had an April 1 deadline to show the New England Commission of Higher Education
that the financial situation had improved. “It is with a heavy heart and great disappointment that I must deliver the news that our potential institutional partner has elected to not move forward with us,” Scott said in a news release. “Creating and implementing a thoughtful plan for a deep affiliation proved to be too great of a feat given our current accreditation deadline and critical
financial condition.” Attempts to reach Scott weren’t successful. The College of St. Joseph, a small nonprofit Catholic institution, was founded by a group of women in 1956 as a teacher’s college. The college has struggled with enrollment and revenue issues in recent years. Last year, the school had $500,000 left of a $5 million endowment. Spring closing, page 36
KPAA to purchase Welcome Center By Katy Savage
KILLINGTON—Six years after investors purchased the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) building, the organization is buying it back. The KPAA has secured a 15-year loan to purchase the 9,000 square-foot Welcome Center building at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 100 in Killington for $357,000. “It’s a six-year vision that has finally come true,” KPAA Executive Director Mike Coppinger said. The KPAA has been around for about 25 years, but it never had a permanent location until Killington business owners Howard Smith, Phil Black and Chris Karr purchased the building, formerly Bill’s Country Store, at an auction six years ago. They formed an agreement where the KPAA would contribute rent toward the purchase of the building and then purchase it after six years. “This was something at the top of the agenda when I was hired,” Coppinger said. “I feel
proud to have had a part of this.” Coppinger, who was hired 16 months ago, is the organization’s first full-time employee. He’s since hired a full-time assistant and he’s tried to make the Welcome Center more interKPAA, page 3
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The KPAA has purchased its home in the welcome center at the intersection of routes 4 and 100.
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LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
Longtime Killington employee to retire
By Julia Purdy
Amanda and Dennis O’Connor, owners of De Palo Coffee, serve up fresh-ground Nicaraguan coffee at the Winter Farmers’ Market in Rutland.
Bright spot to reopen on Route 4 in Mendon
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For several months the traveler The O’Connors closed on the propon Route 4 has had nowhere to take erty last fall. “Mendon was a strategic a lunch/coffee break in the 10-mile decision,” Dennis said. “The location stretch between the Killington Deli is great, the people are great, Rutland and Mama T’s at the bottom of the is the third biggest city in Vermont, pass. The former Bridge’s Country just minutes away. The state has been Store on Route 4 in Mendon, vacant really nice about it,” he added. and on the market for several months, “De palo” means literally, “from the is about to reopen in May as De Palo tree,” O’Connor explained. “When Coffee, a mom-and-pop café and you ask someone in Nicaragua, what roastery with a Nicaraguan accent. coffee is this, if they reply, ‘It’s café de The Mountain Times encountered palo,’ then you know the coffee was Dennis and Amanda O’Connor at their spot “MENDON WAS A STRATEGIC in the Winter Farmers’ Market on West Street, DECISION,” DENNIS SAID. where they serve up home-brewed Nicaraguan coffee and hard chocolate. grown and harvested by the family Until now, the couple has been themselves. We say ‘seed to cup’ here roasting and selling coffee out of their to describe this idea.” home in Pomfret as well as at area Why Nicaraguan coffee in particular? farmers’ markets. Amanda O’Connor grew up in a In their new permanent location in community outside of the small city Mendon, they will roast coffee and sell of Jalapa, Nueva Segovia, where her the beans, hot coffee, espresso-based family has grown coffee since she was drinks, cold brew and baked goods as a child. Amanda graduated with an well as lunch “Nica style” with fresh fruit associate degree in animal husbandry juice and smoothies, “just like in Nicara- and agronomy from a state polytechgua,” Dennis told the Mountain Times. nical college in Nicaragua. De Palo Coffee, page 36
Editor’s note: At the annual update, March 21, Killington Resort announced that Tracy Taylor and Rob Megnin would both retire. The resort submitted this look back at Taylor’s 32 year career. Look for a story on Megnin in a future edition. Tracy Taylor, Killington’s business development and special projects manager, is retiring June 1 after 32 years. Taylor has been blazing new paths at Killington and Pico since 1987 when he arrived fresh out of college. Most recently, Taylor has been in the role of Killington/Pico business development. As such, he has continued the company’s growth by identifying new internal real estate opportunities, resort activities, and attractions, as well as brokering associated contracts. Prior to his current position, Taylor was the director of Pico and special projects. His accomplishments in these areas are visible including growing the business at Pico and being the driving force in developing the summer mountain biking program and Adventure Park. Before that, Taylor was vice president of Mountain Services (i.e. revenue centers.) He used his skills to develop new business opportunities for the Taylor, page 30
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LOCAL NEWS
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
Chandler Burgess a.k.a. King of Spring
Meet Chandler Burgess: the King of Spring By Karen D. Lorentz
Fun-loving, clever, and “out there” – as anyone who has seen photos or video of the King of Spring knows, Chandler Burgess is a skiing Texan with a creative soul and a photographer who is passionate about his work and the outdoors. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Burgess attended Fort Worth Nolan Catholic High School and graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.F.A. in design communication and a minor in web design and illustration. He also studied abroad one semester at the Lorenzo de’ Medici School of Art in Florence, Italy. Asked how a Texan learned to ski, Burgess credits his mother, who hailed from Butte, Montana, for his introduction to the mountains. “My world was changed forever in 1980 when I learned to ski in Jackson Hole at the tender age of 4. My ski instructor was a guy named Tristan who let me eat pickles and potato chips every day while in ski school. On the last day of my lesson, I broke my leg just below my knee and had to wear a walking cast for six weeks. Even with my first ski trip ending in a broken leg, I loved the mountains and skiing,” he said. Citing life’s “twists and turns,” Burgess said his “skiing life was put on hold” when he was 7 and his family “got heavily involved in horses and ranching.” “It was many years later, while attending Texas Tech University in the flat dusty high plains of West Texas, that I re-joined the skiing world,” he recounted. “There is a line usually shouted in bars around 2 a.m. ‘You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.’ So as we were closing down a bar and my group of buddies sauntered out onto the Buddy Holly Avenue, someone yelled out that we should try to catch first chair at Ski Apache. Five hours later, we missed first chair but we were skiing.” King of Spring, page 35
KPAA:
Six-year milestone met
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active with digital screens showing old ski videos and Killington promotional videos. The organization has also started hosting community meetings and forums. The KPAA, a non-profit, hosts two events every year – the Killington Wine Festival and the Killington Holiday Festival, which raise funds for the organizaation. Plus, the KPAA has about 160 members. Last year, the organization saw about 10,000 visitors. Coppinger said the organization had previously tried to secure financing, but was unsuccessful until working with Heritage Family Credit Union. “There was a lot of equity in the building,” he said. “Heritage Family felt secure in financing the building.” Coppinger said the mortgage payment will be similar to the rent payments. “This organization is truly the master of its own destiny,” Coppinger said. There will be a ribbon cutting and celebration at the Welcome Center, April 2 at 5 p.m. “We’re going to make a couple presentations and celebrate this milestone,” Coppinger said.
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The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
Resort president and general manager Solimano gives his annual wrap, prediction
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three skier tunnels; a relocated Pomalift; and RFID gates resort-wide, in addition to other guest service initiatives, Solimano told approximately 400 guests at the semi-annual meeting, March 21. New K-1 lodge A major two-year project, the new three-story K-1 Base Lodge will increase seating capacity from 650 to 975 seats. The new lodge, designed by Bread Loaf, will feature 58,000 square feet of space (compared with 37,000 square feet in the current lodge) with skier services and retail on the lower level, an upscale food court and seating on the main level, and a bar on the top level, open to the room below. The building will feature walls of glass, a soaring fieldstone fireplace, open floor plan, and 180-degree views – design elements resembling Peak Lodge architecture. Construction of Phase 1 begins this May in front of the current K-1 Base Lodge, which will continue to be used until tear down for Phase 2 in 2020. Completion is anticipated for a winter 2020-21 opening. New North Ridge chair (a quad!) The replacement of the North Ridge Triple with a Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad with 3,000 rides per hour capacity affirms Killington’s commitment to the longest season in the East by facilitating fall and spring skiing at the high elevation area on Killington’s northern flank, Solimano said. Construction of the new lift is scheduled to begin in late April so it can be ready for October use. New beginner carpet (with a bubble!) A new slope at Ramshead above the existing carpets’ learning area will make for an easier progression for beginners with a new covered “bubble� carpet lift. The progression work on Ramshead is another million dollar project, Solimano
Courtesy of Bread Loaf
An architechual rendering of the new K-1 Lodge at the top of Killington Road as seen from the slope-side. Construction will begin this spring.
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Snowmaking, Pico’s pipeline Solimano explained that Pico has been hampered due to having limited water in two snowmaking ponds that cannot keep up with the need. This will change for 201920 with a 16,850-foot pipeline allowing water to be pumped from Killington to Pico. The additional water combined with the installation of over 4,000 feet of new snowmaking pipe, the replacement of 5,418 feet of existing pipe, and an additional water pump will double Pico’s snowmaking capacity, allowing for snow to be made for longer periods of time, more trails to be opened earlier in the season, and faster recovery from inclement weather for a more consistent product at Pico, Solimano said of the $2.1 million project. Killington’s $1 million in snowmaking upgrades include the replacement of 12,000 feet of snowmaking air/water pipeline for more reliability, 120 low-energy tower snowguns, 400 low-e snowguns, and new, 60 semi-automatic water-and-air hydrants, which will significantly decrease the time it takes to start up snowguns.
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Summer schedule This summer will see some additional grading work around the new tunnels at Killington along with the installation of the Great Bear tunnel, which had been delayed by an early winter last fall. A rebuild of beginner trails for the Killington Mountain Bike Park, new bike racks for the new K-1 cabins, 7-day operation of the Ramshead lift (three lifts for biking), summer bike camps operated in partnership with Killington Mountain School, and a full schedule of events are on tap for summer 2019, Solimano said. Strategic planning Solimano noted the upgrades seem to be working with a greater guest retention rate of 88 percent for 2019, up from 65 percent two years ago, and a higher Net Promoter Score. The NPS is up from 47 percent of guests saying they would recommend the resort to a friend seven years ago to 76 percent today. Solimano noted that is about as high as is attainable for the industry. Killington has also implemented small touches to elevate service – giving out hot chocolate packets, placing candy canes on
cars, and brushing cars off on busy days. He also noted the integration of Woodward features like the WreckTangle, an outdoor ninja obstacle challenge, at the Snowshed Adventure Center and the Peace Park (a new terrain park on Dream Maker at Bear Mountain) into Killington offerings. Woodward is an action sports brand that Killington parent company Powdr owns. It includes camps and facilities where athletes build skills in a variety of sports through easy attainable steps. The facilities are specially designed to promote progression, something Killington has been known for since the 1960s. Solimano said he would like to see a Woodward Mountain Center at Killington in the future, but no specific plans are yet in the works. With Powdr having invested $47 million from 2007-2018 and another $25 million for 2018-19, these above-announced plans will bring total investment in summer and winter upgrades at Killington to over $100 million. Powdr paid approximately $84 million to purchase Killington from ASC in May 2007.
STATE NEWS
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
If not the budget… By Rep. Jim Harrison
Arguably, the single biggest responsibility of the Legislature each year is to advance and pass a budget that supports all areas of state government and the people it serves. That process began in the House and will move onto the Senate in the coming week. Last Friday, March 22, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its blueprint for the coming year on a strong Jim Harrison bipartisan vote without increased broad based taxes, which will hopefully mean smooth sailing ahead. At the same time Appropriations was completing its work, the House Ways & Means Committee was advancing a bill to increase funding for weatherization projects, but included with it an increase in the tax on home heating fuels. The committee vote on that initiative was a very close 6-5, with two Democrats joining the three Republicans on the panel in opposition. The legislation also removes an exemption from the tax currently enjoyed by municipalities and certain nonprofits. Close committee votes often mean spirited debates before the full House. And with the adminis-
Crossover has begun
By Sen. Alison Clarkson
tration also signaling opposition to the tax hike, the bill, H.439, may be in trouble. The Ways & Means Committee has also completed its work on a new paid family leave plan, which it scaled back from the earlier version advanced by another committee. While the panel took the governor’s recommendation to utilize an outside insurance administrator to run the program, it kept it mandatory with a new 0.55 percent payroll tax on employees. This contrasts with the voluntary plan promoted by the administration. It’s too early to know how this one plays out. Meanwhile, the Senate approved a new firearms bill, S.169, which institutes a 24-hour waiting period for the purchase of a handgun. The measure was introduced in response to a plea from the family of a young man who took his own life last fall. Such bills are almost always controversial, especially after passage of last year’s gun restrictions. The House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing on the bill for April 2 at 5 p.m at the State House. Another potential bone of contention exists between various lawmakers as well as the governor over the penalty for not having health insurance, which was removed from H.524 by the Ways and Means Committee last week. The original bill, as written by the House Health Care Committee, would
The Vermont Legislature is making its way through crossover– that roughly half way point in our legislative session when the bills that are going to make it into law need to go from one body to the other (from the House to the Senate and vice versa). Crossover makes for long days on the floor and little committee time. To give you a notion of the pressure to get bills over to the other body, last Alison Clarkson week the Senate passed out 19 bills. The bills have subjects ranging from reducing employee misclassification and increasing compliance ( S.108) to creating more uniform systems of reporting hate and bias based crimes (S.132) to miscellaneous banking (S.154) and elections bills (S.107) to creating a 24 hour waiting period for purchasing a firearm (S.169) to prohibiting agreements which prevent an employee from working for the employer following the settlement of a discrimination claim (S.83) to reinstating “good time” for prisoners (S.112) to further regulating toxic substances and hazardous materials (S.55) to increasing the proportion of health care spending allocated to primary care (S.53) to requiring hospitals to provide certain financial information to patients and prohibiting surprise billing for emergency medical services (S.31) to further regulating hydrofluorocarbons (S.30) to improving data privacy for students and adults (S.110) to recognizing Indigenous People’s Day (S.68). The House passed many more bills. After a public hearing on March 12, the Senate Judiciary Committee chose to combine a number of gun related bills into one, S.169. This bill creates a 24-hour waiting period for the purchase of a hand gun, expands the people to whom a gun may be given, allows outof-state law enforcement here for legitimate professional purposes to possess a high capacity magazine, improves data collection and reporting of extreme risk protection orders and allows health care professionals to report information necessary to protect the safety of a patient. The 24 hour waiting period is designed to reduce the rate of suicide by gun. Nearly 90 percent of all gun deaths in Vermont are suicides. In 2017, Vermont’s firearm suicide rate was 1 ½ times higher than the national firearm suicide rate, and nearly three times higher than that of other Northeastern states. The vast majority of people who attempt suicide survive and go on to live out their lives – unless they use firearms. Between 2000 and 2017 gun suicides had increased 40 percent in Vermont. One of our Senate Economic Development bills which is now on its way to the House for review is S.110 a bill which addresses data privacy. In response to Vermonters’ concerns about their personal information being compromised – last year we asked the Attorney
Jim Harrison, page 31
Alison Clarkson, page 30
S.169... INSTITUTES A 24-HOUR WAITING PERIOD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN.
Vermont ranks 11th in midterm election voter turnout Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos recently announced that Vermont has been ranked 11th in total voter turnout for the 2018 midterm election across all 50 states in the seventh biennial edition of the “America Goes to the Polls” report, released by the nonpartisan groups Nonprofit VOTE and the U.S. Elections Project this week. “Voting is the bedrock of our democracy,” said Secretary Condos. “When we all vote we achieve fairer representation and better policy outcomes – your vote is your voice!” The report found that the national voter turnout average was 50.3 percent, which is the highest recorded voter turnout
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for a midterm election since 1914. Vermont’s voter turnout was 55.9 percent.. The report included key findings that among states with the highest turnout, common factors include same-day voter registration (enacted 2017), automatic voter registration (2017), long voter registration periods, and strong vote by mail programs. All of these policies have been enacted in Vermont. Vermont has shown continuous improvement over the years: • 2018, 11th place • 2016, 17th place • 2014, 28th place • 2012, 22nd place “I’m proud of the many Vermonters who came out to the
polls or who voted early in 2018, placing Vermont so high in the national ranking,” said Secretary Condos. “It’s clear our policies are working. I will keep pushing to tear down barriers for eligible voters. I want to increase voter access, encourage civic participation, and get our voter turnout numbers even higher. I hope that other states will do the same.” Vermont’s election administration performance was ranked 1st in the country on the Election Performance Index after the 2016 General Election, completed by MIT’s Election Data and Science Lab. Vermont also was ranked No. 11 nationally in the Electoral Integrity Project after the 2016 General Election.
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Opinion
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
OP-ED
A tax on extreme wealth?
By Angelo Lynn
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is among those leading contenders getting noticed for policy ideas that are gaining traction. One is her proposal to tax extreme wealth. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman reports that the Warren plan would impose a 2 percent annual tax on an individual household’s net worth in excess of $50 million as well as an additional 1 percent tax on wealth in excess of $1 billion. The tax would affect a very small group of wealthy folks – about 75,000 households – but it would raise around $2.75 trillion over a decade. Krugman admits it’s a “pretty radical plan.” It raises the average tax rate on the top 0.1 percent to 48 percent from 36 percent, and would bring the average tax rate on the top 0.01 percent up to 57 percent. “Those are high numbers,” Krugman writes, adding that they’re “roughly comparable to average tax rates in the 1950s.” But wouldn’t the rich just find ways around those taxes, Krugman asks? Perhaps not much: “Think about it,” he says. “How much would entrepreneurs be deterred by the prospect that, if their big ideas pan out, they’d have to pay additional taxes on their second $50 million?” It’s true, he continues, “that the Warren plan would limit the ability of the already incredibly wealthy to make their fortunes even bigger and pass them on to their heirs. But slowing or reversing our drift toward a society ruled by oligarchic dynasties is a feature, not a bug.” Conservative critics, predictably, have branded such thinking as socialistic or worse, but Krugman likens it more to the thinking of Republican presidents Teddy Roosevelt or Dwight Eisenhower. Krugman notes that there Wealth tax, page 7
Cancer epidemic benefits corporations at the cost of human health By Rae Carter
Corporations without commitments to social and environmental impact focus on turning a profit and producing products as cheaply as possible. While this sounds reasonable from an economic perspective, human health is the primary cost. Genetics and gene mutations cause cancer, but what causes gene mutations? • Pollution in our environment; • Chemicals in the products we use and have in our homes; • Chemical exposure in workplaces; • Pesticides on our foods and in our beverages; • Genetically modified products; • No adequate regulation of the 85,000 synthetic chemicals on the market (source: Breast Cancer Action); • Stress, pace, and demands of our society and work/ life imbalance; • People’s inability to access healthy food, safe products, or have the resources to make healthy lifestyle decisions; • A medical system that treats the symptoms of cancer rather than the root causes of an epidemic. A cure for cancer lies in addressing the factors above. Unfortunately for humans (and our animal friends), prevention of cancer is not profitable for the cancer industry. The Cancer industry The cancer industry includes corporations, like Bayer (recently merged with Monsanto), which produce food, home and beauty products, drugs, and pay for cancer research. A conflict of interest to say the least, corporations like Bayer profit simultaneously from genetically modified food grown with pesticides (both of which cause cancer); home and beauty products made with unregulated, cancer-causing chemicals; and the production of cancer treatment drugs. Corporations finance a vast majority of cancer research—through medical institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations—and direct the research focus towards cancer treatment and the developCancer epidemic, page 7
By Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe
The ever increasing threat to women’s rights
Awareness program prevents dog bites
By Howard Dean
By Erin Forbes
The Trump Administration and conservative, rightwing politicians across the nation are waging a war on women’s rights. Health care coverage, birth control access and abortion rights are being systematically dismantled at both the state and federal level. With the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the final dam protecting reproductive rights seems set to break. Roe v. Wade could be overturned as soon as this year. The Trump Administration has committed to overturning the court case which legalized abortion in 1973. In 2018 while speaking to an anti-abortion group, Vice President Mike Pence proclaimed that a change to “the center of American law” would happen “in our time.”
Dog bites post a serious health risk to people, communities and society as a whole. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 800,000 people receive medical care for dog bites and over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Further, over half of those bitten are children. In Vermont, 550 children were treated at the hospital for dog bite wounds between 2012-2016. That number doesn’t include children who were bitten for whom medical help was not sought or needed, or where actual contact didn’t occur, but unsafe interactions happened. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 7-13 and it is a great time to remind both pet owners and the public that most dog bites are preventable.The Vermont Veterinary
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Vail, Okemo give back Dear Editor, At Okemo Mountain Resort, we recognize that we are only as strong as our local communities. Supporting them is a cornerstone of Vail Resorts business operations. And we work hand in hand with local leaders and non-profits to ensure that we are building partnerships that address critical community challenges. In Ludlow, we are taking the first step to learn about the work of local non-profits, the issues facing this community, and the history of Okemo’s role in all of this. In fact, a program started by Okemo more than 20 years ago is how we are choosing to kick off Vail Resorts EpicPromise’s presence for Okemo in Ludlow. The Have A Heart campaign was started as a way for Okemo employees to give back in the commu-
nity, matched by the resort. Continuing that tradition, I am proud to announce that our Okemo employees raised $1,530 for Black River Good Neighbor Services and the Springfield Family Center – which Vail Resorts EpicPromise is matching 100 percent for a total of $3,060. We are incredibly honored to be able to support these two impactful, full-service organizations as they support our local residents with assistance for basic needs, mental health access, food security, and more. And we are just getting started. Using the Vail Resorts EpicPromise framework, you will continue to feel the impact of how we at Okemo are supporting a more promising future for generations to come. Vail Resorts EpicPromise Okemo, page 30
Thanks for sucessful clinic Dear Editor, On behalf of VT Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society, we’d like to thank Philippa Richards, DVM, Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic, for her generosity and making possible our “Drive Up & Poke!” rabies clinic, and for her work over and above for some animals in need that day. It took a lot of people to make this possible, namely our volunteers: Leslie Scales, Rayna Bishop, Shelly Parker, Mina Turner, Jan Standish, Annie Somers, Nancy Neyerlin-Pisano, Caroline Spencer, Matt Harootunian and especially Greg Skaskiw, who always makes our events and outreach possible; to the Bridgewater Marketplace and Adrianna and Jireh Billings for Rabbies clinic, page 30
CAPITOL QUOTES
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
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CAPITOL QUOTES “Too many Vermonters take their own lives with guns. We know these decisions are often made impulsively, sometimes in a matter of minutes. I’m proud the senate voted 20-10 today to pass gun legislation to do something about it by creating a 24 hour waiting period for handgun purchases. Instituting this waiting period will not prevent all suicides or acts of violence by it will save lives and prevent families and friends from experiencing the devastation we’ve seen far too often.” Said Sen. Tim Ashe in a statement March 22.
“It’s not that I’m saying no, but I’m saying we have other areas we should be focusing on,” Said Gov. Phil Scott said at a press conference in February.
“The vast majority of the people who decide to commit suicide [do so] based on an impulse, and that decision was made within eight hours,” Said Sen. Dick Sears, D-Bennington, to Seven Days.
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Howard Dean notes war on abortion rights
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With Kavanaugh’s confirmation this time appears to be at hand. A number of states are passing anti-abortion legislation that will inevitably make its way to the Supreme Court. Since 2011, politicians have passed more than 400 new state abortion restrictions that shame, pressure, and punish people who have decided to have an abortion. Currently, 20 states are poised to ban access to abortion should Roe be overturned, threatening access for more than 25 million women. West Virginia has amended their state constitution to ban abortion and prohibit funding for abortion services. Texas voters will consider a similar constitutional amendment this fall. Many state bans are designed to be “triggered” and take effect automatically if Roe is overturned. Overturning Roe would block millions of people from the health care they need. If Roe is overturned, one in three women of reproductive age could live in states where abortion is not only outlawed, but criminalized. Vermont currently has no laws affirmatively protecting abortion or reproductive rights. According to the Pew Research Center, 70 percent of Vermonters support abortion rights.
Cancer epidemic:
The Vermont legislature is currently considering H. 57, an abortion rights bill and Proposition 5, a constitutional amendment, which would ensure every Vermonter is afforded the right to reproductive liberty. With the threat to reproductive rights at the federal level it is imperative that the Vermont Legislature pass both H. 57 and Proposition 5. Every person should have the right to control their life, body, and future. Every woman should have the right to decide when and if she wants to become a parent. Every person should have the right to make their own health care decisions with the input of their health care provider and without the interference of politicians. In this age of radical conservatism with a war being waged against women’s rights, Vermont needs to make it clear that as a state we will guarantee reproductive liberty. Passing H. 57 and amending the Constitution of the State of Vermont to ensure that every Vermonter is afforded personal reproductive liberty is necessary to protect the health, dignity, and civil rights of all Vermonters. Howard Dean is a former Vermont governor.
Big Pharma controls cancer research
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ment of pharmaceutical drugs. Cancer treatment is critical for someone diagnosed with cancer, and advances in conventional medicine are an imperative part of saving lives. However, why is there not more research to keep people from getting cancer in the first place? Cancer-causing pollution and chemicals in our air, soil, water, food, and products along with the lack of environmental regulations guarantees a steady stream of new cancer patients. Increasing cancer diagnoses also provide the necessary statistics for continued cancer research, most of which is to develop more drugs. Corporations cannot profit in cancer prevention, and in fact, addressing the real cure for cancer could potentially topple a billion-dollar industry. Cancer awareness campaigns The most effective marketing tactics feed on fear and there is no shortage of fear when it comes to cancer. People are so afraid they will often believe anything positive or hopeful about cancer, including supporting cancer awareness and find-acure campaigns, many of which are riddled with deceit. Cancer campaign marketing efforts draw attention to popular brands’ support of cancer campaigns, while shielding consumers from the truth that these same brands sell products with cancer-causing chemicals. For example, Estee Lauder and Avon are key supporters of the Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Campaign, even though numerous products contain parabens and phthalates—xenoestrogen chemicals that cause breast cancer. Empowerment to change
Wealth tax:
As a marketing professional for 20 years, I understand how corporate money persuades public opinion. As a breast cancer survivor at 42 who has uncovered the cause of the cancer that invaded my body (which includes a combination of the factors listed at the start of the article), I understand what it means to have cancer in a medical system driven by profit, not prevention. Cancer has drastically changed my life and preventing cancer in my body going forward is my top priority. I also want to help people feel empowered to make changes in their lives that lead to the prevention of cancer and to advocate for themselves and their health in a fear-based system. Cancer affects people of all races, ages, genders, socio-economic backgrounds, and political ideologies, with an additional layer of social and economic disadvantages and injustice for marginalized populations, including an inequitable health care system. Can we find common ground to demand cancer prevention from our medical system? Can we change how we spend our money to support socially responsible companies that do not contribute to the cancer epidemic? Can we advocate for an equitable health care system for humanity? Can we be the change we want to see? Rae Carter spent the past year healing from breast cancer and several connected health issues following a 20 year marketing and public relations career. She serves on the board of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and lives in Plainfield. Connect with her at facebook.com/RaeCarterEmpowerment or on Twitter and Instagram as RaeChiVT.
Redistributing wealth through taxation
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was a period in America’s history during the turn of the 20th century when political leaders “were proud to proclaim their willingness to tax the wealthy, not just to raise revenue, but to limit excessive concentration of economic power.” President Roosevelt, for example, proclaimed in 1906 that it was “important to grapple with the problems connected with the amassing of enormous fortunes [some] swollen beyond all healthy limits.”
Warren’s plan comes at a time when the net worth of the wealthiest 0.1 percent of Americans is almost equal to that of the bottom 90 percent combined – and that wealth gap continues to grow at an alarming rate. It is, in short, an idea that tackles a critical issue of our times. Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times.
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Calendar
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
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THURSDAY MARCH 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.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
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. 802-438-2964.
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Killington Bone Builders
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TGR Pico Takeover
8 a.m. Teton Gravity Research takes over Pico! Private resort access to ski with TGR athletes Dash Longe and Todd Ligare, plus apres by Long Trail. $100 tickets (season passes/regular lift tickets not valid this day) with proceeds to benefit Vt Adaptive Ski & Sports. Pico Mountain, Alpine Drive, Killington.
Ski Bum Races
10 a.m. Killington Ski Bum races held on Highline trail at K-1, Killington Resort, Wednesdays, through March 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27, make up week. killington.com.
Active Seniors Lunch
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
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
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.
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.
Ukulele Lessons
5 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers ukulele lessons weekly on Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $20. info@chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 South Main St., Rutland.
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.
All Levels Yoga
Tobacco Cessation Group
6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
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. 802-7730600 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. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Free Knitting Class
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
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. 802-773-3455, rutlandjewishcenter.org.
Mix, Mingle & Make
6:30 p.m. Open studio for adults who wish to meet and spend time with other adults while they explore the creative process of their choice. Held at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. $5 material fee. artistreevt.org.
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.
Adult Soccer
Musing to Fruition
7 p.m. Open mic with Jim Yeager at ArtisTree Community Arts Center, Pomfret. Free. All levels, all abilities, relaxed environment. Info, artistreevt.org. 2095 S. Pomfret Rd., Pomfret.
6:30 p.m. Sparkle Barn holds Musing to Fruition, fourth Wed. of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Writers and artists discuss creative process; participants write in response within energy of supportive circle. This week, fiction authors Burnham Holmes and Sarah Steward Taylor. $15. Registration required: sparklebarnshop.com. 1509 US 7S, Wallingford.
GM Flytyers
7 p.m. Green Mountain flytyers meet at Godnick Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. Eric Nelson will demonstrate tying two trout nymphs - the Insult and the Biot Backed Stone. Public welcome.
7 p.m. Thursday night soccer at Killington Elementary School Gym, 7-9 p.m. Bring $3 and indoor shoes. Adults. Schoolhouse Road, Killington.
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT
FRIDAY MARCH 29
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.
Craft Classes Fletcher Farm School has spring classes: Spring Landscape with Flowers in Watercolor with Robert O’Brien (March 29-31); Painting the Winter Landscape, Indoors and Out with Lynn VanNatta (March 29-31); and Intro to Chip Carving with Alison Greenberg (March 3031). Sign up at fletcherfarm.org. 611 VT-103, Ludlow.
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! 802-4229765.
Small Wonders
11 a.m. VINS offers Small Wonders program 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Children and families invited to explore questions about nature and animals, insects, birds, animal tracks, and more. Each activity features a song, movement, exploration, live animal meet and greet. Included with general admission. 149 Nature’s Way, Quechee. vinsweb.org.
Knitting Group
12 p.m. Maclure Library offers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-4832792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Celebrating Women in Music
7 p.m. An evening of music celebrating women during Women’s History Month, featuring Jenni & the Junketeers, with renditions of tunes by Billie Holiday, Lena Horn, Roberta Fleck, Bonnie Raitt, Nora Jones, and more. $20. ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Road, So. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.
All in the Family Tour
7:30 p.m. Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche, and Lucy Wainwright Roche perform “All in the Family” tour at Chandler Center for the Arts, 7173 Main St., Randolph. Reserved seating $34-$48 at chandler-arts. org, 802-728-6464.
Twiddle
8 p.m. Twiddle performs at Paramount Theatre, to benefit the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. Sold out! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
SATURDAY MARCH 30 Hibernation Park Jam
9 a.m. Part of Killington Resort’s Nor’Beaster spring celebration, Hibernation Park Jam is the last park event of the season. Parks crew will be out handing out swag. Registration 9-11 a.m. day-of only - no online registration. Shred sessions 9:30-11 a.m. Park jam 1-3 p.m. Awards 3:30 p.m. Bear Mountain at KIllington. killington.com for details.
RUSTIC OVERTONES TRIBUTE SHOW AT PICKLE BARREL THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 8 P.M.
Open Mic
Twiddle
8 p.m. Twiddle performs at Paramount Theatre, to benefit the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. Sold out! 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
Rustic Overtones Tribute Show
8 p.m. Rustic Overtones hold show at Pickle Barrel, and celebrate the life of recently passed band member, Dave Noyes. Doors open 8 p.m. SixFoxWhiskey opens. 21+ only show. 1741 Killington Road, Killington. picklebarrelnightclub. com.
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Intro to Fishing with Planer Boards
9 a.m. Vt Fish & Wildlife educational seminar, Introduction to Fishing with Planer Boards, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aspects of the equipment, types of rods, reels, lines, lures and streamer fly presentation in lakes and rivers. Register at letsgofishing@vermont.gov, 802-265-2279. Kehoe Conservation Camp, 636 Point of Pines Road, Castleton.
Killington Section GMC
9:30 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Bear Mountain, Wallingford. Follow the LT/AT north over Bear Mountain to Spring Lake. Snowshoes/grippers may be needed. Moderate, 4 miles, some steep climbs/descents. Meet 9:30 a.m. in Main St Park, near fire station off Center St., to carpool; or 10 a.m. at Cuttingsville P.O., off Rt 103. New members welcome. Bring water and lunch. Dress appropriately. Leader, 802-492-2244.
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.
Kids’ Saturday Classes
11 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers different activity for kids each week painting, cooking, craft making and more. $10. Pre-register at 802775-0036. chaffeeartcenter.org.
Hops on the Snow
11 a.m. Okemo Mountain Resort’s spring craft beer festival, the 9th Hops on the Snow event, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Courtyard at Jackson Gore. Sample a variety of new seasonal and craft beers in spring conditions on snow. Live music. Get tickets at 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. 802-228-6276.
Met Opera Live in HD
12 p.m. Live screening of performance at the Metropolitan Opera: Wagner’s “Die Walkure.” Run time 5 hours. Pre-performance talk at 11:15 a.m. with Greg Vitercik in downstairs studio. Tickets $24 adults, $10 students. 68 S. Pleasant St., Middlebury. townhalltheater.org. 1 p.m. A documentary play about the lives of female veterans, by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar. Reading at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 163 Veterans Dr, White River Junction. Free, open to public. Tickets at boxoffice@northernstage.org. Post-show conversation follows reading, support services available on site.
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. 802-773-7187.
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
8 p.m. Celebrating 40+ years of hits, Air Supply performs at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $69-$89, or $159 for VIP experience. paramountvt.org.
SUNDAY MARCH 31 Heartfulness Meditation
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
VFW Breakfast
8 a.m. VFW Post 648 breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $7.50, public welcome. 15 Wales St., Rutland.
Rutland Rotary
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.
12:55 p.m. Live screening, in HD on the big screen at Paramount Theatre, of performances at the Metropolitan Opera. This week, “Die Walkure.” Run time 5 hours; two 35-minute intermission. Tickets $23 adults, $10 students. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
Goat Care
1 p.m. Hildene goat dairy manager Aimee Braxmeier offer workshop on goat care. Covers basics of shelter, feed, health and care. $10 Hildene members; $15 non-members. Limited to 15. Pre-registration required by noon March 29: 802-367-7960, stephanie@ hildene.org. Check-in at Welcome Center. 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester.
Middlebury Bridal Show
1 p.m. VWA’s 19th annual Middlebury Bridal Show at Courtyard Middlebury, 309 Court St., Middlebury. Doors open 1 p.m. General prize drawings 2 p.m. Grand prize drawings 3 p.m. vermontweddingassociation.com.
HOPS ON THE SNOW AT OKEMO MOUNTAIN
350Vermont Meeting
3 p.m. 350Vermont Rutland County Meeting at Grace Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. 3-5 p.m. Rutland County working on local issues. Planning for Earth Day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 11 A.M.
Spring Concert Series
4 p.m. Champlain Philharmonic and Castleton University Chorale collaborate for Spring Concert Series, featuring works by Dvorak, Faure, Beethoven, and Dr. Charles Madsen will be featured on piano. Today, Castleton University Casella Theater, Alumni Drive, Castleton. Tickets at the door or champlainphilharmonic.org. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students.
Benefit Concert
4 p.m. Grace Church presents 5th benefit concert, to benefit Mentor Connector. Sanctuary Choir, Slate Valley Singers, harpist, flutist, bassoonist, and more. Free will offering. 802-775-4301. 8 Court St., Rutland.
Empty Bowls Dinner
Air Supply
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.
Met Opera Live in HD
Ameranouche
7:30 p.m. Champlain Philharmonic and Castleton University Chorale collaborate for Spring Concert Series, featuring works by Dvorak, Faure, Beethoven, and Dr. Charles Madsen will be featured on piano. Today, Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2 Main St., Middlebury. Tickets at the door or champlainphilharmonic.org. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students.
Monday Meals
12 p.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
CHS Annual Meeting
Spring Concert Series
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.
All Levels Yoga
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. 802-7731404. 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music welcomes Ameranouche with gypsy flamenco swing music. $20 tickets. BYOB. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. brandon-music.net.
Open Swim
9:30 a.m. Chandler Center for the Arts holds auditions for 9th annual summer pride festival, Vermont Pride Theater: “All Together Now,” “A Late Snow.” Men and women of all ages, experience welcome, not required. “Growing Up LGBTQ in Rural Vermont” cast with interviewees sharing their lives with playwright Maura Campbell. Sign up for audition at kenrives@gmail.com. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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4 p.m. Cavendish Historical Society annual meeting at Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St., Cavendish. Screening of “Alone in the Wilderness” as part of meeting. Free, open to public. Info, 802226-7807. 4 p.m. 10th Empty Bowls Project dinner at Pomfret Town Hall, with funds benefitting Woodstock Food Shelf and Change the World Kids. Bowls created for the supper of donated bread and soup; and they are available for purchase. artistreevt.org. 5223 Pomfret Road, No. Pomfret.
MONDAY APRIL 1 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. 802-4832792. 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.
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.
Pop-Up Dinner
5 p.m. Root Words storytelling project hosts third pop-up dinner at Vt Farmers Food Center, 251 West St., Rutland, 5-7 p.m. Moroccan theme. Offer stories and commentary on the food and related customs. $5. 802-870-8387.
Family Support Group
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.
All Levels Yoga
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.
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 APRIL 2 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.
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Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
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.
TOPS Meeting
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.
KPAA Spring Mixer
5 p.m. Join the KPAA in celebrating the purchase of the Killington Welcome Center at it’s monthly mixer. 2319 US Rt. 4, Killington. Food, entertainment, ribbon-cutting, give-aways. RSVP to 802-422-5722, sarah@killingtonpico.org.
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.
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 27 KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Guy Burlage
6 p.m. Liquid Art
Open Mic with Fiddlewitch
“Pickin’ in Pawlet”
Rustic Overtones
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
Tony Lee & Jenny Porter
LUDLOW Karaoke Night with DJ Evan
PITTSFIELD Open Mic Night with Mando Bob
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Aaron Audet
RUTLAND
6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern
7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. The Venue Chris P & Josh
THURSDAY MARCH 28 KILLINGTON 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Chris Pallutto
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge Daniel Brown
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Duane Carleton
4 p.m. Rutland Beer Works Josh Jakab
5:30 p.m. Moguls
5 Year Anniversary with George Nostrand
9:30 p.m. Hide-a-way Tavern
Full Backline Open Mic with Robby Smolinski
9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie
SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Hay Loft at Artistree Open Mic
FRIDAY MARCH 29 BARNARD 6:30 p.m. Town Hall
BarnArts Community Contra Dance, Old Sam Peabody & Delia Clark
BOMOSEEN
Duane Carleton
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
7 p.m. Killington Beer Company
CASTLETON
Trivia Night with Cat
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.
KILLINGTON
POULTNEY Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing
Legion Bingo
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern
7 p.m. Barn Restaurant & Tavern
6 p.m. Series with yoga instructor Stephanie Jones introducing a different short Sanskrit mantra each week, guided by chakra system. March 26, April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. 6-7 p.m. $108 total; $20 per class. Five Elements Salon & Day Spa, 10 Stratton Road, Rutland. fiveelementsdayspa.com.
7 p.m. Casella Theater
Joey Leone
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games PAWLET
Chanting Through the Chakras
7 p.m. The Foundry
7 p.m. Mangiamos
Tony Lee Thomas
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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7 p.m. Killington Beer Company Dead Night
Bereavement Group
Nikki Adams
Le Cirque Esprit
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Northern Homespun
1 p.m. Bear Mountain Base Lodge
RUTLAND
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
Duane Carleton
Duane Carleton
Joey Leone Duo
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge Sam Blanchette
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Chris and Krishna
4:30 p.m. The Foundry Jamie’s Junk Show
5 p.m. Charity’s
Brad Morgan on Piano
5 p.m. Outback Pizza Guy & Wayne
6 p.m. Rutland Beer Works Ryan Fuller
6 p.m. Wobbly Barn
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose George Nostrand
9:30 p.m. Hide-a-way Tavern Karaoke Contest
10 p.m. Center Street Alley Super Stash Bros
SOUTH POMFRET 7:30 p.m. Artistree
Celebrating Women in Music: Jenni & The Junketeers
WOODSTOCK 7 p.m. Little Theater
The Contenders (Jay Nash & Josh Day)
7 p.m. The Foundry
SATURDAY MARCH 30 BRANDON
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
Ameranouche
Rick Redington
7 p.m. Summit Lodge Daniel Brown
K Town’s Finest R&B
Curragh’s Fancy
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music BOMOSEEN
Hot Date
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
KILLINGTON
Jamie’s Junk Show
9 p.m. Moguls
DJ Dave’s All Request Dance Party
9 p.m. Wobbly Barn Stealing Savanah
PAWLET 7 p.m. Barn Restaurant & Tavern Brook Blanche
George Nostrand
9 a.m. Bear Mountain Hibernation Park Jam
1 p.m. Skyeship Base Lodge Guy Burlage
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Joey Leone Trio
2 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge Duane Carleton
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MUSIC SCENE
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THIS WEEK AT
Training, education, common sense prevents risk of dog bites
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Who’s playing and where this week
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub
LUDLOW
4 p.m. Killington Beer Company
Hops on the Snow Brewfest
Daniel Brown & Green Brothers
Fiddlewitch
4 p.m. Pickle Barrel
Jamie’s Junk Show with opener Jenny Porter
5 p.m. Charity’s
Brad Morgan on Piano
5 p.m. The Foundry Jordan Snow
5 p.m. Outback Pizza
Wren’s 9th Birthday w/ DJ Dave
11 a.m. Jackson Gore Courtyard RUTLAND 9 p.m. Center Street Alley DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-a-way Tavern
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
9:30 p.m. The Venue Damn it all
STOCKBRIDGE
5 p.m. Wobbly Barn
7 p.m. Wild Fern
6 p.m. Prestons
SUNDAY MARCH 31 CASTLETON
Krishna Guthrie
Sam Blanchette
6 p.m. Rutland Beer Works Aaron Audet
7 p.m. Summit Lodge The County Down
7 p.m. The Foundry
Rick Redington & The Luv
4 p.m. Casella Theater
University Chorale & Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra
Live Music
DORSET
7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub
10 a.m. Farmer’s Market King Arthur Junior
8 p.m. Pickle Barrel
11 a.m. The Foundry
Curragh’s Fancy Hot Date
8:30 p.m. Outback Pizza The Spiders
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
Brunch with Jordan Snow
1 p.m. Pico’s Last Run Lounge 2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge Daniel Brown
9 p.m. Moguls Super Stash Bros
9 p.m. Wobbly Barn Stealing Savanah
10:30 p.m. Pickle Barrel Crow’s Nest Jamie’s Junk Show
KILLINGTON
Duane Carleton
Joey Leone Band
not to interact with a dog, such as if it is not with its owner, if it is sleeping, or if it is growling or barking. Reading a dog’s body language also can be helpful. Just like people, dogs rely on body gestures, postures and vocalizations to express themselves. While we can’t always read a dog’s body language accurately, it can give us helpful clues as to whether a dog is feeling stressed, frightened, or threatened. Never punish a dog for growling. This is the dog’s way of saying they feel threatened or are scared. If a dog is growling give it some space and step away from the situation. When dogs are punished for growling they may skip the growl next time and go straight for the bite. More information on dog bite prevention, and the VVMA Dog Bite Prevention Program for elementary school-aged children, is available at vtvets.org. Erin Forbes is a veterinarian at Mountain View Animal Hospital.
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub Jordan Snow
4 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Extra Stout
6 p.m. Summit Lodge Duane Carleton
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games Rick Webb
10 p.m. Moguls
Local’s Night with Duane Carleton
LUDLOW 8 p.m. Mangiamos Open Mic with Jay
RUTLAND 4 p.m. Grace Congregational Church
7 p.m. Killington Beer Company Vinyl Night
LUDLOW 9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic with King Arthur Junior
WOODSTOCK 7:30 p.m. Bentley’s
Open Mic with Host Jim Yeager
9:30 p.m. The Venue
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria
SOUTH POMFRET
KILLINGTON
Open Mic
4 p.m. Hay Loft at Artistree Milonga with Tango Norte
STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
MONDAY APRIL 1 KILLINGTON
Josh Jakab
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games Jenny Porter
PITTSFIELD 7 p.m. Clear River Tavern Industry Night Trivia
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern
Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddlewitch
RUTLAND
2 p.m. K1 Base Lodge
6:30 p.m. Rick & Kat’s Howlin’ Mouse
2 p.m. Snowshed’s Long Trail Pub
9:30 p.m. Hide-a-way Tavern
6:30 p.m. The Foundry
9:30 p.m. The Venue
Duane Carleton
Joey Leone
Blues Night with Joey Leone & John Lackard
s at u r d a y 9 p m
JOEY LEONE TRIO SUNDAY FUNDAY
The Idiots
7 p.m. Hide-a-way Tavern Jared Johnson
JAMIE
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
TUESDAY APRIL 2 CASTLETON
Choral Concert to benefit Mentor Connector
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portant steps should be taken. These include socialization, education, responsible pet ownership, and learning to read a dog’s body language. Socialization is a good way to help prevent your dog from biting and teach your dog normal play skills. Further, introducing your dog to people and other animals while it’s still a puppy, will help it feel more comfortable in different situations as it gets older. Responsible pet ownership builds a solid foundation for dog bite prevention. Basics of responsible dog ownership that can help reduce the risk of dog bites include carefully selecting the dog that’s right for your family, proper training, regular exercise, and neutering or spaying your pet. It’s also important to use a leash in public to make sure that you are able to control your dog. Educate yourself and your children about how – or whether – to approach a dog. This includes avoiding risky situations and understanding when
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Medical Association has a fun, interactive presentation geared to elementary school-aged children to teach them how to interact safely around dogs in order to avoid bites. If you are interested in learning more about the program or about how to bring it to your local school, please contact the VVMA. Through education, Vermont veterinarians hope to keep families and pets happy and safe…together! Most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs. There are many things that can help prevent dog bites. Dogs bite for many reasons, generally as a reaction to something. Any dog can bite: whether it be small, large, young, old, male, or female. Even dogs that appear friendly and sweet can bite if they are provoked or startled. It is important to remember that any breed can bite as it is the dog’s history and behavior that determine whether it will bite or not. To prevent dog bites, a few im-
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The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
SUDOKU
A sporting choice
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.
Solutions on page 33
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. Joint 6. A group of countries in special alliance 10. Stone 14. Move with a splashing sound 15. Can be fixed 17. Giving human characteristics to the nonhuman 19. Other side of yang (Chinese) 20. Consume 21. Gave it a go 22. One point north of due east 23. Fat used to make puddings 24. Turfs 26. Not awake 29. Not nice 31. Frighten 32. Political action committee 34. Skin problem 35. Type of music 37. Intestinal pouches 38. Eight 39. Emerald Isle 40. Interpret characters 41. Abandon 43. Felines 45. Energy and enthusiasm 46. Resembles a pouch 47. Relating to sense of smell 49. Swiss river 50. Bradley Int’l Airport 53. __ __ __ __ yonder 57. Tarred and ___ 58. Boyish 59. This (Spanish) 60. Male parent 61. Lounge chair
just for fun
CLUES DOWN 1. Sports award 2. Monetary unit of Angola 3. Some animals live here 4. Former CIA 5. Global health group 6. Male given name 7. Opposite of right 8. Open Payment Initiative 9. Desert plants 10. A bird that cannot fly 11. Off-Broadway theater award 12. Lump of clay 13. Barbie’s pal 16. Seldom 18. Noses 22. Denotes past 23. Selling at specially reduced prices 24. __ Claus 25. Comes before two 27. Fencing swords 28. Nocturnal rodent 29. Chinese revolutionary 30. Electronic counter-countermeasures 31. Enjoyable 33. Villain 35. Discussed 36. Waterfall (Scottish) 37. Old television part (abbr.) 39. Roughly chipped flint 42. Helps change channels 43. __ Sagan, astronomer 44. Cooling unit 46. Uttered words 47. Small integers 48. Type of data 49. Inspired 50. France’s first Jewish PM 51. Famed sci-fi novel 52. Body parts 53. Nigerian City 54. Amount of time 55. Coloring material 56. Type of constrictor snake Solutions on page 33
My son is playing in a couple of spring basketball day camps, but now he’s interested in the overnight opleagues over the next few months. He has games on tions that provide enhanced competition and another Tuesday and Thursday nights and two on Saturday level of camaraderie. afternoons. It’s nothing serious, but it gets him playing My son is now in middle school and playing ball for and helps keep his skills fresh. his school team. This past season he had his best year He’s always loved yet, becoming the leading scorer and rebounder. A lot to play basketball of this success was earned through hard work, but I and would easily honestly believe puberty played a bigger role. consider it his favorI cannot emphasize how much his boosted testosterite activity. Having one has changed his approach to the game. Where he The MMovie Diary played and coached used to linger outside the three-point line only looking By Do Dom Cioffi the game my whole for jump shots, he’s now in the fray underneath the baslife, I feel lucky that ket fighting for the ball and diving on it when it’s loose. he has followed suit in his mutual appreciation of the sport. I’m also well aware that I’ve influenced his interest. People have asked me if I pushed the game onto him and I must acknowledge that there was some nudging happening behind the scenes. I don’t feel bad about it because I believe the sport is immensely rewarding both physically and mentally. But I also point out that a nudge is much different than a push or a force. Here’s how I nudged him. From the time my son could sit upright, I had him shooting things into containers. I used to sit on the floor facing him with a small wicker basket between my legs while he sat a couple feet in front of me propped up against some pillows. I would then hand him bean bags and encourage him to toss them into the basket. When he made them, I would light up with excitement; when he missed I would encourage him to aim. Once he could walk, I purchased a Little Tikes basketball hoop and set it up in the corner of the basement. He would spend hours shooting from around the room or emulating the dunks of players we’d see on TV. And again, I was usually right there with him, lightly directing, but also making sure it was always fun. I also made sure the daycare he went to had an indoor court. We were lucky to find a local provider who had the use of a church gym where there was an adjustable height hoop that could be lowered for the youngest kids. Throughout the cold Vermont winters, he would spend countless hours playing “basketball” US with his buddies. Eventually, I put an adjustable hoop in our driveway where we would work on skills. I also wanted it there so he could shoot around whenever the mood hit – which This added intensity and willingness to play hard, it did quite often. coupled with his years of fundamental training, have When he was in grade school, I made sure he always now blossomed him into a solid young player and a son played on the school team. However, I learned quickly who I am that if I didn’t get involved immensely proud of. as coach, someone else This past weekend, he FROM THE TIME MY SON COULD would who usually had a rose to a new level when SIT UPRIGHT, I HAD HIM SHOOTING rudimentary understandwe visited a public court ing of the game. As such, where he was asked to play THINGS INTO CONTAINERS. I’ve coached my son’s a pickup game with some teams for most of his young career. older boys. He initially balked when they asked, but I In the summers, I’ve always made it a point to send stepped in and suggested it was a good idea (another him to basketball camps. These have generally been nudge). A quick hoop at the beginning of the game boosted his confidence and convinced him that he wasn’t going to get bowled over by the bigger, stronger players. Ultimately, he played five games and held his own throughout. He was beaming as we drove home, full of energy and excitement about his play and the fact that he didn’t back down when tested. I was just thrilled that he faced a fear and overcame it. This week’s feature, “Us,” starring Lupita Nyong’o, is about a family who is not only forced to face a horrific fear, but also backed into a situation where they must fight for their lives. From the mind of Jordan Peele comes another Twilight Zone-ish film that will not only twist your senses, but also have you gripping the side of your chair. But while this film does jack up the horror intensity compared to Peele’s first film, “Get Out,” it fails to deliver the same cohesive storyline that made that picture so appealing. Check this one out if you’re in the mood for a good slasher film. Just be prepared to swallow a convoluted storyline that may not make a lot of sense. A gruesome “C+” for “Us.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
LIFT LINES
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This weeks living Arts, Dinning and Entertainment!
‘All in the Family’ tour comes to Chandler
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Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Three of contemporary music’s most celebrated singer songwriters – Loudon Wainwright III; his former life partner Suzzy Roche; and their daughter, Lucy Wainwright Roche – will bring their critically acclaimed “All in a Family” concert to Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday evening, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. The Chandler presentation of this trio of iconic song crafters promises an evening of thoughtful songs and plenty of familial harmonies. Loudon Wainwright III has a history of success in multiple creative outlets. He earned the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in 2010 for “High, Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project” and surfaced on National Public Radio’s “Top Ten Albums of the Year” list for 2012’s “Older Than My Old Man Now.” The title of that 2012 release hints at the insightful, confessional, emotionally laden content of many of Wainwright’s songs, while also suggesting themes that will surely be explored during the “All in a Family” evening with former partner Suzzy Roche and the couple’sdaughter, Lucy. Wainwright’s songs have addressed a vast array of topics over the years – from the birth of his son Rufus, whose mother was the late Canadian songwriter Kate McGarrigle, to subject matters that include battling depression, gun control, drinking, senior citizenship, heartbreak, pet ownership, and even the peculiarities of finding a parking space in Manhattan. Suzzy Roche’s career in music began when she and her two sisters founded The Roches, a vocal group known for their rich harmonies, quirky lyrics, and casually comedic stage performances. An acclaimed singer-songwriter in her own right, Suzzy has recorded two solo albums. She has written two books, appeared on-screen in Crossing Delancey, and taught at NYU and Princeton. After a lifetime of performing and recording, these days Suzzy enjoys being on the road with her daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche, with whom she recorded the duo release “Fairytale and Myth,” which was named Best Singer-Songwriter Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards in 2014. The mother-daughter team’s second album, “Mud & Apples,” was released in 2016. Lucy, who joins them on this current tour, is the half-sister of two other stellar songwriters, Rufus and Martha Wainwright. Initially bypassing her family’s propensity for writing and making music, Lucy decided to become a teacher early on before making the decision to pursue music full-time herself. In 2008, Lucy was one of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s Emerging Artist award winners and the following year, her song “Snare Drum” earned a Best Singer-Songwriter Song, also at the Independent Music Awards. Lucy Wainwright Roche released her solo debut album, “Lucy,” in 2010, and in more recent years has been touring and recording exclusively with her mother, Suzzy. For tickets and more information, call the Chandler Box Office at 802-728-6464, visit chandler-arts. org, or stop by Chandler weekdays between 12-4 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71 Main St., Randolph.
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Killington hosts the Hibernation Park Jam as the last park event of its season each year.
Killington Parks hosts one last hurrah before hibernating Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Nor’Beaster at Killington Resort is in full throttle with the Hibernation Park Jam taking place at Bear Mountain Saturday, March 30. Another great season with Killington Parks is once again coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one last spring event. Soft landings, good vibes, goggle tans and lunch are all on the agenda. Shred with the Beast, take home some prizes, and send Killington Parks out in style Shred Sessions will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. during Parks Appreciation Day. Start the morning off with the park crew. They’ll be lapping the park and tossing swag to anyone stomping tricks and having a good time. This event is free and open to the public. The official Hibernation Park Jam takes place from 1-3 p.m. Meet in the Fuel TV Lounge on the third floor of Bear Mountain Lodge for lunch (competitors only). All registration for the Park Jam will take place from 9-11 a.m. only. The entry fee for all divisions is $20, which includes lunch. There will be no online pre-registration for this event. Competitors will be required to have a season pass or lift ticket in order to compete. Discounted lift tickets for competitors will be available for purchase at registration. All participants in The Hibernation Park Jam must fill out an express assumption of risk form. If you are under 18, you will need a parent/guardian to sign your form. Divisions for the park jam are as follows: Grom Skier, Grom Snowboarder, Open Skier Men, Open Skier Women, Open Snowboarder Men, and Open Snowboarder Women. For more details, visit killington.com. The Nor’Beaster continues in the coming weeks with the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, April 6; Pond Skimming, April 13; Dazed & Defrosted, April 20; the Killington Triathlon, April 27; and the May Day Slalom, May 1.
LIVING ADE
The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
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“Die Walküre” is set in Norse mythology, when gods, giants, dwarves, and humans all contended for power.
What’s on stage at the Paramount
RUTLAND—Kicking off the week at the Paramount Theatre, Twiddle will play for two nights, March 2829, in a benefit for the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. With 12 years of touring behind them, Vermont-based band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues including New Yorks’ Capitol Theatre, and Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club. With the White Light Foundation, Twiddle’s nonprofit partner, this two-night homecoming will create and fund the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. Twiddle has come a long way since Mihali and Ryan first met at Castleton’s freshman orientation and the scholarship is the band’s way of giving back. Show are
sold out for both nights. On Saturday, March 30, an older school type of music will fill the theater, as Air Supply — Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock — perform with music spanning over four decades. Russell and Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia. They became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. They signed to Arista Records in 1980, and began leaping to the top of the charts with “Lost in Love” and “All Out of Love.” Records to see these award-winning, Hall of Famers are $69-$89, or $159 for a VIP experience. The Metropolitan Opera wraps up the week, with Wagner’s “Die Walkure” screening live in HD on Sunday,
March 31 at 12:55 p.m. In what is expected to be a Wagnerian event for the ages, soprano Christine Goerke plays Brünnhilde, Wotan’s willful warrior daughter, who loses her immortality in opera’s most famous act of filial defiance. Tenor Stuart Skelton and soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek play the incestuous twins Siegmund and Sieglinde. Greer Grimsley sings Wotan. Tickets are $23 for adults and $10 for students for the 5-hour encore performance. There will be two intermissions, about 35 minutes each. This opera will also screen at Middlebury’s Town Hall on March 30 at noon (townhalltheater.org). Get tickets for any of the events at paramountvt.org. The Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland.
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Guests enjoy craft beer samples outside at Okemo during its Hops on the Snow brew festival.
Okemo hosts annual beer festival, Hops on the Snow Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW—Hops on the Snow returns to the Jackson Gore Courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort on Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Okemo will be serving a variety of new seasonal and craft beers. Enjoy spring conditions on the hill in the morning, then quench your thirst by sampling a few brews and barbecue with live music in the afternoon. The event is open to the public. Attendees must be 21 years old (with valid ID) if drinking. Tickets are $25 for a tasting glass and two pours. Additional refill tickets are available for $8. For more information, visit okemo.com or call 802-228-1600. Okemo Mountain Resort is located at 77 Okemo Ridge Road, Ludlow.
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Dick Proenneke filmed himself for a year, alone in the wilderness. He is shown here building a home from scratch.
Historical society to show ‘Alone in the Wilderness’ during annual meeting Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—CAVENDISH—The Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual meeting will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St., Cavendish. As part of the meeting, CHS will be screening “Alone in the Wilderness.” The film provides a glimpse into what life might have been like for Cavendish’s pioneering families. “Alone in the Wilderness” is a documentary of Dick Proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, Alaska, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Filming himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin by himself. The documentary covers his first year, showing his day-to-day activities as he sought to scratch out a living. Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue visited Proenneke’s property this past June and will talk about his experiences there. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 802-226-7807.
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Friday, March 29— WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— On March 29 on Vietnam War Veteran Day will show our appreciation for more than 3 million Americans that served during the Vietnam War era. March 29 is the day in 1973 that the final troops returned to the U.S. from Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the war. White River Junction VA Medical Center welcomes the public and our local Vietnam Veterans to a reception honoring those who served during this time. At 11 a.m. on March 27 the U.S. Army Field Band Saxophone Quartet will perform as refreshments and pins are handed out to all Vietnam Veterans that visit. Photos, letters, and stories have been submitted by Vermont and New Hampshire Vietnam Veterans and their loved ones which will be put on display in the lobby of building 31 at the White River Junction campus. The photo display will remain in the lobby through March 29.
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Rustic Overtones to honor recentlypassed member at Pickle show Thursday, March 28, 8 p.m.—KILLto be broadcast live into space via INGTON—Rustic Overtones, a nation- satellite. The year 2014 was a special ally recognized rock band hailing from year, marking its 20 year anniversary Portland, Maine, is making its way to together. Killington for the Pickle Barrel’s final Band members include Dave Gutter Thursday night show of the season, (vocals and guitar), Jon Roods (bass), March 28. What better way to send off Jason Ward (baritone sax, flute), Gary Thursday nights than with the unique, Gemmiti (drums), Michael Taylor indie sounds of Rus(keys, percussion,voTHIS SPECIAL tic Overtones. cals) and Kyle Hardy Strongly influ(tenor and alto sax). The SHOW WILL enced by the soul band is best known for HONOR THE music, garage punk, its energetic live shows jazz and psycheand perceptual songGROUP’S delic music of the writing. LATE LEAD ‘60s and ‘70s, Rustic The Rustic Overtones Overtones brings have collaborated and TROMBONIST, together Earth, Wind recorded with notable DAVE NOYES ... and Fire-style funk stars such as David and late-era Beatles Bowie, Imogen Heap, [WHO] PASSED psychedelia. Ray Lamontagne, Eric AWAY EARLIER The group’s early Krasno, Funkmaster hits “Long DiviFlex and Naughty by THIS MONTH AT sion,” “My Dirt” Nature. THE AGE OF 45. (EP) and “Rooms The group’s show at By The Hour,” were the Pickle Barrel will act independently released through as a celebration not only of life, but of Portland based Ripchord Records. In the band, its members, fans, and the 1999 they were discovered by Kurt St. passionate music they create. This Thomas, Boston’s WFNX former prospecial show will honor the group’s gram director. Rustic signed to Arista late lead trombonist, Dave Noyes. Records where their musical career Noyes passed away earlier this month took off. at the age of 45. In 2001, the group released “Viva SixFoxWhiskey is set to open for Nueva” under a new label. The folRustic Overtones. Doors open at 8 lowing years led to Rustic returning to p.m. This is a 21-plus show only and their roots with “Light At The End,” “A is the last Thursday night show of New Way Out” and “Let’s Start a Cult.” the season. Pickle Barrel Nightclub Adding to its impressive fingerprint is located at 1741 Killington Road, within the music world, Rustic OverKillington. For more information, visit tones was the first band in history picklebarrelnightclub.com.
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Northern Stage hosts ‘Deployed’ workshop New play examines lives of female veterans in Vermont, New Hampshire Saturday, March 30, 1 p.m.— WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—“Deployed,” a documentary play about the lives of female veterans by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar, will enjoy its first reading at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. This reading is free and open to the public. Reserve seating through the Northern Stage Box Office at boxoffice@northernstage.org or 802-296-7000. In 2016, writer and journalist Nicola Smith began interviewing female veterans in Vermont and New Hampshire to better understand the issues that face them and to give voice to their stories. She interviewed women from all branches and ranks of the military and from a variety of ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life. “Female veterans’ perspectives are not often heard. Yet the effect of service on their lives, especially on their identities as women and as citizens, is transformative,” said Smith. “I realized that the intimacy and immediacy of theater would be a powerful way for audiences to hear these women’s stories.”
Smith decided to write her first play and approached Northern Stage for advice. Northern Stage connected her to Samantha Lazar, a Yale-trained dramaturge and theater-maker who specializes in devising non-traditional theatrical works. In concert with project producer and Northern Stage Director of Artistic Outreach Amanda Rafuse, Smith and Lazar spent a year shaping the disparate narratives into a cohesive whole while developing the work’s structure, themes, and characters. “Deployed” explores female veterans’ stories of combat, sexism, racism, ambition, sexual assault, resilience, reintegration into family life and civilian society, and pride in service. The narratives touch on some of the most pressing issues to confront Americans in recent years, from race to gender to #MeToo to the divide between civilian and military life. Northern Stage will bring professional actors to White River Junction for one week in March to workshop and rehearse the play with Smith, Lazar, and Director
Amanda Rafuse. The week will culminate with the free staged reading at the VA Medical Center on March 30. “We are honored to provide a platform from which local women veterans can share their stories of contribution, sacrifice, and triumph. Both veterans and the community are welcome to attend, and we look forward to a great turnout,” said Laura Miraldi, Acting Medical Center Director for White River Junction VA Medical Center. “When we truly listen and hear others, we have the opportunity to deepen our understanding of their stories and strengthen our connections. We return to our communities enriched from the privilege of this shared experience,” she continued. A post-show conversation with the creative team and actors follows the reading, and due to the nature and content of the stories presented in the play, support services will be available on site. The VA Medical Center is located at 163 Veterans Dr. White River Junction.
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Dinner benefit helps fight hunger Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—NO. POMFRET—The 10th annual Empty Bowls Project dinner will be held on March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Town Hall. All funds will benefit the Woodstock Food Shelf and Change the World Kids. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level. Potters gather together to make and decorate bowls for a community supper of donated bread and soup that is served as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. Bowls are available for purchase and all of the money raised goes to organizations working to end food insecurity. Empty Bowls in Pomfret is a collaboration between Judi Greene, ArtisTree, and the community. Pomfret Town Hall is located at 5223 Pomfret Road, North Pomfret. For more information, visit artistreevt.org/ empty-bowls-dinner.
Chaffee opens new studio hub RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center welcomes teens and young people to its new Open Studio Hub. This programming is open to teens and young people, ages 13-21 to stop by and enjoy the arts for free. Art supplies and light snacks will be provided. This free programming is made possible in part by the recent grant awarded to the Chaffee Art Center by the Windham Foundation, and donations from generous artists, businesses, and the community. Donations of supplies and refreshments are always gratefully accepted and appreciated. Chaffee Art Center is located at 16 S. Main St., Rutland.
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Champlain Philharmonic and Castleton University Chorale team up Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31—CASTLETON, MIDDLEBURY—The Champlain Philharmonic (CPO) will present its spring concert series in collaboration with the Castleton University Chorale on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Middlebury and
March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Casella Theater at Castleton University under the direction of Matthew LaRocca, music director of the CPO, and Dr. Sherrill Blodget, director of the Castleton University Chorale. The 40 member orchestra will perform Dvorák’s lively and
rousing “Carnival Overture,” Op. 92 and the 50-member chorus will join the orchestra to perform Fauré’s “Pavane,” Op. 50, and Dvorák’s “Te Deum,” Op. 103, with soloists Helen Lyons and Neil Wacek. On the program will also be Beethoven’s “Fantasia” in C Minor
(“Choral Fantasy”) for chorus and orchestra which will feature Dr. Charles Madsen on piano. Madsen, a pianist and music historian, is on the faculty of Castleton University where he enjoys accompanying for the music department, coaching student performers, and teach-
ing a variety of courses including the undergraduate music history and theory classes. Tickets are available in advance at champlainphilharmonic.org or at the door (cash or check only) for both performances: $15 adults, $12 seniors (60-plus), and $5 students.
Students to get visit from environmentalist, astronaut at Compass Center Monday, April 1—BRANDON—Acclaimed environmental artist Pat Musick and husband Jerry Carr, former astronaut, will visit the Human Connections installation project at the Compass Music and Arts Center, April 1. Two years ago the Compass Center hosted an art workshop involving 1,000 children and young people from all schools in the Rutland North East Supervisory Union (RNESU) region. The project, “THINK!,” involved youngsters working collaboratively to create a Sumi art exhibit which completely filled the walls and spaces of the Compass Center. It was a mammoth and ambitious project but thanks to the talented art teachers that work with the schools and the commitment of school staff, the proj-
ect was a success and an amazing experience for everyone involved. The exhibit remained in the Compass Center for a month and then travelled to Castleton and then on to Burlington gaining further acclaim for its brilliance. This year the Compass Center announced that a sculpture project involving about 600 fifth and sixth grade students and middle and high school students started March 18 at Compass Center, and will span three weeks. The students involved are spending time focusing on the theme of Human Connections, creating sculptures and working collaboratively with their peers and older students testing their ideas and creativity. Pat Musick, acclaimed environmental artist and
her husband Jerry Carr, former astronaut and now the engineer supporting Pat Musick’s installation artworks, on learning about the project, kindly agreed to come and visit with the students on April 1 at the Compass Center. Musick’s work is in over 100 public and private collections in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Musick’s installations are to be found country wide and she is well known for her work, “Our Fragile Home” inspired by the words astronauts use when they describe how they feel when viewing the earth from space. Compass Center is located in Park Village, on Arnold District Road off Route 7 in Brandon.
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Back Country Café The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, 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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Clear River Tavern Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our 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.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999
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CRUX 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 802-422-2284
Charitys This 1887 Saloon features burgers, its famous French Onion Soup, craft beer and so much more. Find something 1887 SALOON for everyone on the expansive menu. The live music line up includes live piano Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. So come chill out and fill up after skiing or riding and get a taste of the renovated Saloon style that’s been 131 years in the making! (802) 422-3800
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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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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
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.
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, 802-4832311.
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 include pizza, chicken wings, chicken tenders and French fries.
Lake Bomoseen Lodge 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.
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! AprÊs-hour daily features half price appetizers and flatbreads. For reservations, call 802-422-3293. peppinosvt.com.
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.
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
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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
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. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com
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Food Matters 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
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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Sunup Bakery Killington’s favorite bakery and sandwich shop offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches served on fresh English muffins, bagels croissant and WE USE Gluten Free Goodies Available even gluten free bread is available. A variety of sandwiches are freshly made Serving Breakfast & Lunch Local & Organic Enjoy freshIf baked bread is & rolls. with all organic products. coffee something you’re craving, they have an Daily soup specials! INGREDIENTS espresso bar. www.sunupbakery.com (802) 422-3865 Take-out: 802.422.3865 | sunupbakery.com
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Norwich Farm Creamery now uses milk exclusively from Billings Farm & Museum’s Jersey cow herd. Products include creamline milk, chocolate milk, ricotta, yogurt, and ice cream.
Billings Farm & Museum and Norwich Farm Creamery announce successful joint venture Partnership creates a line of grass-fed dairy products
As of late 2018, all Norwich Farm Creamery (NFC) dairy products are made using milk sourced exclusively from Billings Farm’s (BF) award-winning Jersey cows. Raised on a grass-fed and supplemental grain diet, the Billings herd is one of the finest in the country, with a history of excellence spanning nearly 150 years. Each Billings cow is housed in a comfortable tie-stall barn and is let out nightly to graze in pasture during the warmer months. Said Executive Director David Simmons, “We at Billings Farm & Museum are proud and delighted to partner with Norwich Farm Creamery to bring to market a spectacular array of high quality artisanal dairy products.” Billings Farm milk is naturally high in butterfat, making it the perfect base for Norwich Farm Creamery’s recipes. NFC produces creamline milk, chocolate
milk, ricotta, yogurt, and ice cream in its Grade A rated micro-creamery, located in Norwich. Launched in 2017 by Vermont cheesemaker Chris Gray and his wife and business partner Laura Brown, NFC’s focus is on fresh, pasteurized, non-homogenized products. Gray and Brown explained, “We believe in letting the milk speak for itself, so we minimally process it and never add anything that we would not want our own child to eat. There is nothing as nutritious or delicious as a glass of grass-fed, full-fat Jersey milk. The dairy tradition at Billings Farm is a national treasure. We’re honored to be able to offer a product line made with 100 percent Billings Farm milk for the first time in more than a half century. Our customers taste and feel the difference, and that is a direct result of the breed, feed, and exceptional care provided to the
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Billings Farm herd.” On April 7, at the Hartford (Vt.) high school, BF and NFC will present side by side at Flavors of the Valley, the Upper Valley’s annual spring local food tasting expo. Attendees will be able to taste BF cheddar cheeses and NFC yogurt and milk, alongside samples from over 45 local farm and food-related vendors. For more information, visit vitalcommunities. org or contact Becka Warren at becka@vitalcommunities.org. Visitors wishing to meet the Billings Farm & Museum Jersey cows and learn more about how its high-quality milk is produced can visit daily through April – October and weekends November - February. Visit billingsfarm.org for event listings, daily programing schedules and more information.
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Ameranouche to perform gypsy flamenco swing in Brandon
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Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Burlington-based and award-winning trio Ameranouche will perform live at Brandon Music, Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., playing a passionate style of music they call gypsy flamenco swing. The trio’s name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic gypsy inspired music mixing flamenco, bebop and jazz swing influences. Played on traditional French jazz guitars, the music is rhythmic, vigorous and elegant. Whether they are playing a musette waltz
from 1930 or an Andalusian inspired original tune, Ameranouche’s style is a fresh and highly enjoyable new sound for the 21st century. The group features three highly accomplished musicians, Richard “Shepp” Sheppard on guitar, Michael K. Harrist on bass and Julian Loida, percussionist. Concert tickets are $20. A pre-concert dinner is available for $25. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. Venue is BYOB. Call 802-247-4295 or email info@brandon-music.net for reservations or for more information. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon.
Vermont Pride Theater celebrates its ninth summer festival at Chandler this year, featuring three plays.
Summer Pride Theater Festival holds audition call
Sunday, March 31—RANDOLPH—For its ninth annual summer pride festival, Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is presenting: “All Together Now” by Philip Middleton Williams, directed by Amanda Rafuse; “A Late Snow” by Jane Chambers, directed by Danielle Sessler; and “Growing Up LGBTQ in Rural Vermont,” a new script by Maura Campbell. For the first two plays, men and
women of all ages with a passion for theater, fun, and the community are sought. Experience is welcome, but not required. The third play will be cast with the interviewees who shared their lives with Ms. Campbell. Auditions will take place on Sunday, March 31, at Chandler Music Hall: “A Late Snow” in the morning, and “All Together Now” in the afternoon. Festival performance weekends will be
the July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4, with each play being performed once each weekend in a yet-to-be-determined order. Sign up by email to producer Sharon Rives at kenrives@gmail. com. Indicates the show(s) for which you are auditioning and your preferred time slot, between 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71 Main St., Randolph. Visit chandler-arts.org.
Grace Church concert to benefit Mentor Connector Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— Grace Church presents its fifth benefit concert Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. to benefit The Mentor Connector. Grace Church’s Sanctuary
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Despite GE’s slide, aviation division is going strong in Vermont By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger
General Electric on Thursday reportin Power were partially offset by strength ed lower-than-expected revenues in in Aviation and Healthcare,” he said in the 2018, but said it expects to see continued annual report. “We made major changes growth in its aviation division – the area to GE’s strategy, portfolio, leadership, and that employs about 1,200 people at two board — my own appointment includplants in Vermont. ed.” Culp was appointed in October. The Boston-based, publicly traded Culp said in the annual report that conglomerate released disappointing 2018 was “outstanding” for its aviation earnings news in a report to shareholders division, which expanded its profits by on Thursday. Its new CEO, Larry Culp, 20 percent. He expects that growth to said in a statement, “We continue as commercial have work to do in 2019, and military spending on THE but we expect 2020 and aircraft rises. GE says that it COMPANY’S 2021 performance to be powers two-thirds of comsignificantly better. mercial aircraft departures. AVIATION The company report“In aviation markets, DIVISION ed 2018 revenues of $105 demand for air travel conbillion against anticipated tinues to grow, with more EMPLOYS revenues of $113.6 billion. than 4.5 billion passenger 48,000 The company and its affilidepartures projected in ates employ about 283,000 2019,” he said. “Relatively PEOPLE people worldwide, about low fuel prices enhance WORLDWIDE. 97,000 of them in the U.S., commercial airline profaccording to the company’s itability and support conannual report. It’s divided into divisions tinued operation of mature-fleet aircraft, focused on power, renewable energy, avi- while global defense spending is rising at ation and health care. It has been selling its fastest rate in a decade.” off business units and closing some of its Patty Minichiello, who works as a operations in an effort to save money. spokesperson for GE in the Rutland area, However, Culp identified aviation as said GE is hiring at its plants there and in one of the strong areas for the compaClarendon. The company also last year ny, and he predicted that growth would won a $517 million contract with the U.S. continue in 2020. The company’s aviation Army to develop a helicopter engine. division employs 48,000 people worldAlong with engines, GE in the Rutland wide. area makes blades for gas turbine en“In 2018, weak execution and markets gines. Aviation, page 31
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RUTLAND REGION Wallingford alums award scholarships
The Wallingford High School Alumni Association will award scholarships again this year to Wallingford’s youth who plan to continue their education past high school. The Rita Wetherby Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of the old Wallingford High School, direct descendants of a graduate, and students who were enrolled in some part of grades 7 through 12, The Laura Smith Burnham Memorial Scholarship requires residency in Wallingford. Both scholarships require that applicants have been accepted at an institution of higher learning. The application asks for a profile of the applicant, family information, college plans, and an original essay. Applications may be requested from Cassie Cielko in the guidance office at 802-775-3451 ext. 210, or Rita Reynolds, 802-446-2138. Applications are due May 1 and results will be announced at Senior Awards Night, June 11.
Timber harvest went smoothly In “The Circle” for February, the community newsletter co-published by the School Board and the Select Board for Rutland Town, town forester Byron Hathaway reported that the timber har-
vest at Northwood Park is wrapping up, subject to an inspection of the job by the Select Board, the Recreation Department and Hathaway when the snow is gone. Hathaway said some final cleanup
and seeding may remain to be done under the timber sale contract. The town and the school split the proceeds of the timber sale, receiving $22,044 and $23,881, respectively.
Rutland Town ponders Northwood Park solar array Rutland Town Select Board met with Same Sun Solar and Triland Partners at its regular meeting March 19 to hear more about a solar project proposed for the capped landfill at Northwood Park. The closed landfill is currently a large mound covered with grasses and wildflowers, on town-owned land near the town garage. Philip Allen of Same Sun Solar had made the initial proposal at the board’s Feb. 19 meeting. He discussed the size of the array needed to offset town power costs and the potential cost benefit to the town. No money would be spent by the town, he said, and at the end of a 25-year lease the town could purchase the array for $1. The board discussed several considerations, including the longevity of the array. Allen stated after 25 years it would at least 80 percent effective, adding that if the town did not want to purchase the array he would decommission it at the board’s direction. Select Board Chair Joshua Terenzini told Allen the board would be in contact with him if they were interested. Allen said he will send an updated proposal to the assistant to the Select Board, Bill Sweet.
Woodstock church receives energy grant Rutland community partners Vermont Interfaith Power and Light anVermont Interfaith Power and Light celebrate Job Connection’s first year nounced that through the Katy Gerke Meis a Vermont 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose Goodwill Northern New England and partners celebrated the first anniversary Wednesday, March 20 of a vital Rutland program that’s helping people overcome barriers to get and keep a job. Goodwill’s Job Connection is an innovative
Studies that showed why some people are unable to reach personal stability with the help of traditional work programs. Job Connection participants in Maine and New Hampshire have experienced tremendous success. Now Vermonters are reaping the
“IT’S TINY THINGS IN LIFE THAT CAN DERAIL WORK,” SAID COMMANDER MATT PROUTY OF THE RUTLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. approach to helping people achieve personal stability. Job Connection uses a team approach to help people with long histories of instability forge a path to financial and personal stability. A counselor (“life navigator”) and a workforce specialist (“career advisor”) help program participants remove barriers to successful, long-term employment. Their work is supported by a “Participant Access Fund” of flexible money to help eliminate some barriers like back rent, car repairs, professional certification costs and more. This holistic, wraparound approach stays with the participant for as long as they like. Job Connection stemmed from research Goodwill commissioned from the University of Vermont’s Center for Rural
rewards from this innovative workforce program. “We are here to help anyone who wants to work, no matter their past and no matter the barriers in their way,” said Rich Cantz, CEO of Goodwill Northern New England, who was instrumental in designing the program. The Job Connection team is able to take 25 people at any time. Rutland’s team began enrolling participants in July and is now helping 12 people. As one of the partners in Project Vision, the Job Connection team receives most of its referrals through Project Vision. Rutland’s Job Connection is funded by revenue from Goodwill Northern New England stores in South Burlington and Williston and through
philanthropic gifts from the Bowse Health Trust, Casella, Green Mountain Power, Image Outfitters and individual donors. “Casella is proud to support Job Connection. We view it as vitally important to support workforce programs that make a difference in the lives of Vermonters,” said John W. Casella, chairman and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. “This is just the beginning. We’re looking forward to the difference we’ll all make.” Community partners include Project Vision, NewStory Center, BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, The Homeless Prevention Center, Community College of Vermont, Vermont Department of Labor, Vermont Department of Corrections/Probations and Parole and Phoenix Counseling. “We’re focusing on people on the margin and it’s so important. It’s not just jobs, it’s about life. It’s tiny things in life that can derail work,” said Commander Matt Prouty of the Rutland City Police Department and Project Vision. “We got a guy a bike. It was such a big deal in his life — sometimes that’s all it takes. We are a city on the rise.”
morial Program, eight Vermont churches received matching grants that helped them to implement energy efficiency projects during 2018. These grants have helped churches to obtain professional energy audits, install insulation, energy efficient HVAC equipment, energy efficient lighting and weatherization that will reduce their operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The churches awarded matching grants year-to-date in 2019 include the Taftsville Chapel Mennonite Fellowship.
mission is to support the efforts of faith communities in addressing climate change. Vermont Interfaith Power and Light administers the Katy Gerke Memorial Program (KGMP) and through this program matching grants are available for professional energy audits, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. A description of the KGMP and downloadable grant applications are available at vtipl.org. The Katy Gerke Memorial Program has been established by Dr. Paul Gerke in memory of his wife, the late Dr. Katy Gerke.
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LAKES REGION r l Young equestrians prance through IEA By Julia Purdy
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Pond Hill Stables in Castleton sent its high school and middle school equestrian teams to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s Region 1 Western Saddle finals in Orange, Massachusetts, March 17. Riding for individual and team points, the equestrians competed against their own records in two classes: horsemanship and reining; two subsets, individual and team; and two skill tiers: varsity (high school) and junior varsity (middle school). The varsity group included Sophie Markowski, Kathryn Smith, Meghan Tyler, Mackenzie Smith and Kylie LaDuke. The junior varsity team included Camryn Vermette, Isabelle Cole, Laura Allen, Aurora Higgins and Payton Barlow. At the end of the day, the reining scores “put us over the top,” said Debbie O’Rourke, IEA coach. Riders at Pond Hill Stables must earn the right to compete in successive meets, O’Rourke explained. All the young equestrians now qualify to go to the Midwest-wide semifinals in Columbus, Ohio, in April 12-13. It is not necessary to own a horse to participate, but the contestants must pay for their own travel.Pond Hill Stables has about 1520 riders in the program. The nationwide organization is open to grades 4 to 12.
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On April 1, downtown Randolph will turn into a village-wide anthology of poetry as PoemTown Randolph kicks off its sixth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. Posters of more than 100 selected poems from 69 poets representing 43 Vermont towns from Greensboro to Guildford will be on display in the main windows and doors of local businesses and organizations. Residents and visitors can enjoy this pedestrian poetry book as they walk to work or school, do errands in town, attend a cultural event, or visit the library. Poems will also enhance the floodplain river walk that can be accessed at the corner of the Valley Bowl parking lot. In addition to the posted poems, a month-long series of events and opportunities to enjoy original poetry written and read by several Vermont poets is planned. A compilation of poetry from this year’s celebration will be offered for sale. PoemTown 2019 opens with a special event at the Black Krim Tavern. This year’s Dinner with a Poet features South Burlington poet Kerrin McCadden. She will read from her work on Monday April 1. Dinner will be at 6 pm, followed by a poetry reading at 7 p.m. It’s possible to come just for the reading, but seating can’t be guaranteed. Dinner reservations are required and can be made by calling the Black Krim at 728-6776. Published Vermont poets Corey Cook, Anne Shivas, and Carol Potter will share their work at Kimball Public Library on Wednesday April 10 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered at this free event that is open to poetry lovers of all ages. Poets of all ages and abilities are encouraged to share their work in an open mike event at the library on Wednesday April 17 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. In recognition of the importance of agriculture in the region, once again the work of farmer poets will be presented at 7 p.m at the Silloway Maple Sugarhouse in Randolph Center on Saturday April 20. Taylor Katz of Free Verse Farm, Carl Russell of Earthwise Farm and Forest, and Caitlin Gildrien of Leicester, will read original work. Maple products will be for sale and sweet refreshments will be served. PoemTown celebrations conclude with a flourish with a performance by Los Lorcas in the Esther Mesh Room at Chandler at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. In the spirit of gifted musician, legendary poet/playwright and ebullient performer Federico Garcia Lorca, poets Partridge Boswell and Peter Money, along with guitarist Nat Williams, fuse poetry and music in a passionate and surprising mashup. In addition to these events, youth librarian Courtney Bowen has planned special activities for children and teens. A session of magnetic poetry will be offered on Monday, April 15 and young people can experiment with “blackout poetry” on Thursday, April 18. Poems and Rhymes are featured in the preschool story hour on Wednesday, April 17. For the entire month of April a “PoeTree” will live downstairs at the library. Patrons of all ages are invited to write a short poem on a leaf and add it to the tree. PoemTown organizers are pleased to partner this year with author Sara Tucker and Christina Strong who are offering three events on Saturday afternoons from 4-6 PoemTown, page 30
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New grants available for VT homebuyers NBT Bank in Rutland is announcing new grants available to qualified homebuyers to help make the purchase of a home more affordable. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont has been selected by the national NeighborWorks organization to work with local banks and offer a limited number of grants for qualified buyers through its Project Reinvest program. NBT Bank is one of only two local banks funding these grants. There are 13 total grants available. Each grant provides $10,500 to go toward the down payment and closing costs for a home purchase. Grants are available to both first-time home buyers and certain non-first-time home buyers who meet additional criteria. “Spring is prime time to look for a new home, and this is a great opportunity for qualified purchasers to get some financial help,” said NBT Bank Business Development Officer Peter O’Brien. “There is
THE PROCESS MUST BE STARTED NO LATER THAN THE EARLY PART OF APRIL. nothing better than helping someone fulfill their dream of home ownership. Interested homebuyers need to hurry, though, as there are a limited number of grants available and loans must be completely finalized by the end of May.” Given the time it takes for forms and approvals, this means the process must be started no later than the early part of April. Potential buyers interested in learning more should contact NBT Bank in Rutland. This year, NBT Bank is also celebrating ten years of serving customers and communities in Vermont. NBT opened its Vermont regional headquarters in Burlington in 2009 and since has added offices in Williston, Essex and Rutland as well as locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Most recently, NBT Bank added an ATM at the Healthy Living store in South Burlington.
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Pesticide applicator training scheduled for April A review session and written exam for initial certification for the Vermont pesticide applicator license will be offered in White River Junction and Burlington in April. Registration is $30, $40 after April 9. University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets will host trainings April 23 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, 209 Balsam Ln., White River Junction, and April 24 at the Robert Miller Community Center, 130 Gosse Ct., Burlington. The review session will get underway promptly at 9 a.m. with the Vermont pesticide applicator core written exam scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Attendees should plan to bring or buy lunch. To register for either session, go to uvm.edu/extension/psep.
Participants must obtain a copy of the Northeast Pesticide Applicator Core Manual (3rd edition) and Vermont pesticide regulations in advance to study for the exam. Details on where to purchase can be found on the registration site. Who should attend? The State of Vermont requires that farmers, Christmas tree growers, orchardists, pest control operators and others who handle restricted-use pesticides have a pesticide applicators license with recertification every five years. In addition, anyone who uses, supervises, recommends or sells pesticides, or who trains Worker Protection Standard handlers and their employees in Vermont may be required to pass the exam and all appropriate category exams to become certified.
The review session and exam will cover state and federal pesticide laws and regulations, pest identification, proper handling and storage of restricted-use pesticides, personal safety and protective equipment, pesticide formulations and calibration of equipment, among other areas. Licensed pesticide applicators are welcome to attend the review session to earn four Vermont recertification credits. After passing the core exam for initial certification, anyone needing commercial certification may be required to pass one or more specific category exams. To schedule these, contact the Vermont Agency of Agriculture at 802-828-3482. For more information contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at 802-6560475.
Rockledge Farm Woodworks awarded $25K grant Scott Duffy of Rockledge Farm Woodworks in Weathersfield was recently selected as the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce February 2019 Member of the Month. It was also just announced that Rockledge Farm Woodworks was awarded a Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Grant for $25,000. Rockledge Farm Woodworks is a small, family operated business using converted barns as workshops
and a gallery on their farm. By selecting distinctive wood and using unique designs, every piece is hand crafted as a “One-of-a-Kind, One-ata-Time” heirloom. The Duffy family has a heritage of woodworking at Rockledge Farm. For generations they have operated a business from the farm producing among other things, wood furniture. Today three generations of the family work in their shops, located on a 200 year old hill farm
near the family’s original 1700s settlement. As woodworkers, the quality and beauty of the wood they use always comes first. They create unique furniture for every room of the home and office from sustainably harvested, hand-selected hardwoods and burls native to this area. It is also important for them to work with other professionals in the local forest products industry, loggers, foresters, suppliers, mills and
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Forty years ago, amid the surge of legislation that accompanied the rise of the modern environmental move-
THE OUTSIDE STORY ment, New Hampshire passed its first Endangered Species Conservation Act. The goal was to protect wildlife facing extinction in the Granite State. There was just one problem: they had no list of exactly which species were threatened or endangered. So, in December 1979, a gathering of more than 50 biologists, naturalists, and woodsmen was con-
vened at the Harris Center for Conservation Education, where I now work. They divided into working groups on mammals, birds, and “cold-blooded vertebrates” – invertebrates and rare plants would have to wait almost another decade for inclusion – and, when the day was done, 40 species had been identified as endangered, threatened, or “of concern.” The conference proceedings provide a remarkable glimpse into the evolution of wildlife management. In considering species for listing, the working groups referenced biological surveys and published records, as you might expect, but they also included personal stories and the kind of intimate knowledge that only comes from spending deep time outdoors. A respected hunter and trapper asserted: “I have never seen a cougar track in all my life and I’ve spent at least 50 winters roaming the woods on snow-
shoes.” A Dartmouth biologist declared: “My heart says that [the timber rattlesnake] is endangered throughout its range.” Today, wildlife management is decidedly more quantitative. Statistics. Peer-reviewed studies. Numbers. And one number that gets a lot of attention is the population estimate. How many moose are there in New Hampshire? Right now, around 3,500. How many bald eagles? Sixty-five territorial pairs. But what exactly do these numbers mean, and how do biologists calculate them? In rare instances, when a species is in imminent danger of extinction or occupies a very limited habitat, biologists do attempt to count every individual. Hence, the knowledge that we had 65 territorial pairs of bald eagles in New Hampshire in 2018, up from one pair in 1996. For most species, however, population estimates are far more difficult to calculate. “The key word in the phrase ‘population estimate’ is estimate,” said Michael Marchand, who oversees New Hampshire Fish and Game’s (NHFG) nongame and endangered wildlife program. Dr. Peter Pekins, UNH professor of wildlife biology, agreed. “The public wants an absolute number, but that’s an impossibility.” In the case of moose, New Hampshire develops its population estimate through a combination of aerial surveys and on-the-ground observations. The aerial surveys use thermal imaging cameras to detect moose from above via small aircraft – an effective, but expensive technique. Several studies have examined the relationship between moose detection via aerial survey and moose observations gleaned from deer hunters, and developed a formula that converts hunter observations into a reasonably accurate measure of moose density. Every year, NHFG sends questionnaires to 16,000 deer hunters, asking how many hours they spent hunting, where they were, and how many moose they saw while they were out looking for deer. From the responses,
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Spring is here! When the calendar says it’s spring my mind goes into full-scale garden mode. Back in October I welcomed a break from weeding and watering the gardens. I also needed a break from the veggies that seemed to be “in charge” of the time when I cooked and froze them. When they were ready I needed to stop what I was doing and Looking tend to them. After all, Back that’s why I grow them! by mary ellen However, by January shaw the snow and cold weather made me wish that I could get back to my gardens and do the chores that are part of having them. Shoveling snow makes garden work seem easy! For many people the gardening season begins on Memorial Day. But my foray into it begins in late January when I shop for seeds during the 40-percent-off sale at Garland’s Agway. I head down there with my list from “A” to “Z.” Make that “B” to “Z” as it starts with “beans” and ends with “zucchini”! I think I inherited the “gardening gene” from my father. We live in a section of Rutland where city plot plans from the 1930s show our street with 50-by150-foot lots. My parents were smart enough to buy the lot next to our house back in the 1950s. The front half of the lot became our side yard and the back half became a veggie garden. I remember helping my dad plant seeds as well as actual plants. At least I thought I was helping but at age 8, I am sure I probably caused him more work.
SHOVELING SNOW MAKES GARDEN WORK SEEM EASY! I remember rows of corn that were great places to play hide-and-seek with my friends. The stalks were much taller than we were. My husband Peter’s parents had a Victory Garden in Plainfield, New Jersey, back in the ‘40s. Instead of having individual gardens the neighbors used a plot of land near the city elementary school. The crops they grew were harvested and canned. Peter remembers rows of canning jars on their cellar shelves. The contents were eaten during the winter. I had no interest in growing veggies until I hit middle age. One day when I was shopping, I saw a sign in a store that said “10 packets of seeds for $1.00”. What a great bargain! I came home with 10 different things to grow and my husband and I dug a garden. We planted the seeds and hoped for the best. For two people who had no idea what we were doing, we had good luck. We must have had enough common sense to test the soil and fertilize when needed as there were plenty of tomatoes, cukes, zukes and carrots. The only flop in that experiment was the type of corn used for popping. Between drying the ears,
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March Madness and taxes?
March is one of the most anticipated times
people are watching the games and following their favorite team – but also following their new favorite teams that they placed bets MONEY MATTERS on to win. Billions of dollars BY KEVIN THEISSEN are wagered on March Madness each year of the year for college through casinos, online basketball fans as they gambling and of course, prepare for the exciteoffice pools. If you’re ment of March Madness. fortunate enough to The NCAA Division I win your bracket, don’t men’s basketball tourna- forget that the IRS wants ment, known as, March to participate, too. Here Madness, is one of the are a few things to remost exciting sporting member about taxes on events of the year. For gambling winnings. three weeks, scores of All gambling win-
nings must be reported on your tax return. This includes the value of non-cash prizes and doesn’t matter if it’s $10 or $10,000. At a casino, you will likely receive an IRS Form W-2G if your winnings are at least $600 and the payout is at least 300 times the amount of your wager. The guy managing your office pool has the same requirement, although it’s not likely he will prepare the form. If you win more than $5,000 on a bet and the payout is at least 300 times the amount of your bet, the Money matters, page 31
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From a morphine daze to healing “I’m feeling very strange,” I mumbled to my husband Duane and Francesca, our Rosicrucian friend. “I can’t stay awake.”
Mountain on Meditation By Marguerite te Jill Dye
I could barely speak. I was dizzy and off balance. “Let’s get you upstairs for a nap,” Francesca said, supporting me up each step and guiding me to my bed. I lay on my stomach and floated away into a morphine haze. I couldn’t move or utter a word, only a sigh or groan. Confused and afraid, I knew something was wrong, as I drifted in and
out of consciousness. Francesca stayed in the guest room next door, listening for signs of distress. In the early evening, Duane brought me coffee. I struggled to move, and the few words I spoke were garbled and unclear. Slowly, I emerged from the altered state of a morphine overdose. When an anesthesiologist friend recommended an additional multivitamin, I had no idea it contained an ingredient that would interact with four of my medicines. Francesca knew right away that the herb responsible for my rash and reaction was the seemingly innocuous milk thistle. It contains silymarin, which affects liver enzymes and interacts with numerous drugs, increasing or decreasing their potency. In the case of morphine, it can cause an overdose! We called my doctors’ answering Mountain meditation, page 39
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the purrfect place host an event of this size (allowing cats and dogs to remain in their car makes for a stress free, quick vaccination); to the artist at the Woodstock Recreation Department for the signs on The Green; and to all who helped us advertise, many thanks. Registering dogs allows for an easy ID in the event of a lost dog, provides immediate proof of vaccination protection in the event of being bitten by a possibly rabid animal and helps fund the VT Spay Neuter Incentive Program. VVSA is the administrator of VSNIP, under The VT Economic Services Division, for financially challenged folks with which to have their cats and dogs neutered/vaccinated for $27. We’ve just been informed that funds are running low for FY2020. Sue Skaskiw, VVSA
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“GE Aviation is performing well,” said Minichiello. “We are on more engine platforms than any other aircraft engine manufacturer around the globe. In Rutland our volume is increasing steadily and we are developing seven new products for both commercial and military engines.” Minichiello said the Rutland operations are hiring 50 new people a month for the next four months. “Our goal is to net 200 new people in the first half of 2019,” she said. Vermont economic development officials have been working for a decade to promote aerospace as an area of manufacturing in the state. Other large aerospace companies are Collins Aerospace in Vergennes, which employs about 1,000 people, and Kaman Composites in Bennington. “We are essentially the nexus between two significant aerospace clusters, Quebec and Connecticut,” said Chris Carrigan, VP of business development at the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “We have an economic development opportunity to transform Vermont into a supply chain hub.”
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PETPersonals GRACIE 8-year-old. Spayed female. Golden Retriever. I’m friendly and I’m easy to have around. I do love to play and, I’m sure it’s no surprise that I like to fetch snow balls! I am very overweight and need to get back to my slender self.
MABLE - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Plott Hound mix. I’m a very sweet young lady! I can’t wait to enjoy the great outdoors with my new family. A few months ago I gave birth to seven puppies but they’re on to their new lives now and I’ve been spayed and I’m happy motherhood is behind me.
BOWZER - 1-year-old. Neutered male. Shih Tzu/ Dachshund mix. I like toys for a bit and then I move on to the next thing. I’m social and I like being in the middle of the action. I have nice leash manners and have been enjoying walks with the staff and volunteers.
BIG FOOT - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown and white tiger. I am a very lovable guy and I miss having a nice couch to snuggle on. Oh, and one more important fact about me, I have been declawed. I won’t scratch your furniture but I can’t go outside because I have no way to defend myself.
BANDIT - 6-month-old. Neutered male. Hound mix. I’m as cute as can be! I am an active little pup, who needs lots of play time! I can’t wait to go on hikes and walks and play with my toys outside this spring!
BUTTERS - 5-year-old. Neutered male. Terrier mix. I hope my family will take me out for some fresh air and sunshine when I get to my new home. I need to lose a few pounds so the exercise will be a good way for me to slim down. I’m a lap dog and enjoy being with my favorite people. SHADOW - 12-year-old. Spayed Female. Siamese mix. Tortoiseshell point. I would prefer a quiet, peaceful environment and being the only pet in your life. Once you get to know me you can really appreciate the personality I bring to a home and my new family! Stop by and spend some time with me! PEARL - 1-year-old. Spayed Female. Pit Bull mix. I’m as cute as can be! I have nice leash manners and am enjoying walks with the staff and volunteers. I hear spring is coming so I can’t wait to get outside with my new family.
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Featuring pets from:
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With motorcycle weather right around the corner, shouldn’t you go get a Ducati?! My name is Ducati and I am 1 year old. I love to talk, eat and rub all over you. I enjoy snuggling with other cats and would be happiest with another kitty to hangout with. Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday throuth Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. Call 802885-3997 for more information.
SWEETY 8-year-old. Spayed female. Shih-tzu. I’m as cute as can be and I have a spunky personality. I have a sparkling smile because I recently had my teeth cleaned, and had 10 teeth removed! I sure feel much better now! Stop by if you want to add some joy to your life!
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DUKE - 4-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tiger. I am not a typical house cat. In fact, I’m called a barn cat. If you have mice roaming around your barn or other outdoor buildings then I am the guy you need! I’ve never been socialized with people and I find them to be a bit scary. BARN CATS - I’m very shy so I might do best as a barn cat! Sometimes the shelter has cats like me who are too timid or unsocialized to place in a home and they’re happy to place them in loving barns. I’m fixed and there’s no charge to adopt!
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Hi! My name’s Lilly and I’m a 2-year-old spayed pit bull mix. I’ve had a couple of homes in my short life, and I’m thinking it’s time that I finally settled down! I can’t wait until I have a family of my very own, because I really like people. My human friends here at Lucy Mackenzie know how much I like cuddling and going for walks. I particularly enjoy the more leisurely-style of walk, one where I can stop and smell the roses, and everything else in between. I’m proud to say that I’m a pretty smart girl, and am well-behaved, too. I’m open to meeting other dogs, and could maybe even live with one, if we got along. I can’t live with cats, though – sorry. If you’ve been thinking it’s time you adopted an adorable and adoring dog, 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 through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Reach us daily at 802-484-LUCY. Visit us at lucymac.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. I hope to see you soon!
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What asteroids can tell us
By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Moon. Whenever I sit down to write this column, I draw up a chart, and use the aspects to give me a sense of where things are at. Lately, the volume of information and aspects are such that even the best astrologer would have to admit that it would be arrogant to pretend they could put it all in a nutshell. I am here to say that yes, I could showcase my knowledge of the subject by entertaining you with a few observations, but things are so over the top right now, none of it would mean much in the scheme of things. This is why I have decided to leave it to other astrologers to diagnose the weekly aspect patterns and am choosing instead to use these intros to talk about other things. Of late, I have been receiving emails from readers who are asking me why I use asteroids in my interpretations. Some of them are upset enough to say things like “What kind of lunatic astrologer would put stock in the meaning and significance of these balls of rock?” Their argument is, that the planets, the Sun, and the Moon should be enough for those of us who work in the field to get a beam on things. I can agree with this to a certain extent, but only up to a point. Every astrologer has to have a deep understanding of the planets, the lights, and the archetypes; of course there is a lot that can be derived from using them alone. But the fact is, and history bears this out, that everything is evolving, and in regularly timed cycles, other bodies are discovered—and their discovery always coincides with the birth of the principles, or “qualities” that those bodies have arrived to awaken in the collective mind. To cite the most obvious examples: 1. Uranus was discovered in 1781 – it is a rebellious, revolutionary planet whose discovery coincided with the American and the French Revolutions. 2. Neptune was discovered in 1846 – it is a highly spiritual, or other-worldly planet whose discovery coincided with the Transcendental Movement, the Spiritualist. Movement, the interest in psychic phenomena, and the Pre-Raphaelite Movement. 3. Pluto was discovered in 1930 – Pluto is a dark, form of energy that holds sway over the subconscious and all of the powers of life and death. Its discovery coincided with Hitler’s rise to power, the Great Depression, the popularity of Sigmund Freud, the interest in psychotherapy, and the discovery of atomic energy. 4. Chiron was discovered in 1977 – Chiron is the natural healer and the Cosmic Hippie. Its discovery Mother of the Skye, page 38
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t might be time to switch horses in mid-stream, or consider the fact that decisions that were made a month or two ago need to be repealed. If you feel hesitant, it’s because your sense of responsibility is on the loud speaker. Give yourself one more week to look at how to handle this. For all you know, the fact that you’ve changed your mind could work out well for everyone. At this point you’ve got to do what works for you. Yes, it’s hard to look like you’re sloughing off, but you don’t have time to waste and sometimes doing the right thing means breaking the rules.
ecent shocks to the system have opened a Pandora’s Box of issues that have shaken and stirred your world. Going back over memories of things that have never seen the light of day or been dealt with in a conscious way, is creating a change in perspective that is blowing your mind. If at the moment all of this is overwhelming, take heart. What comes to the surface in the coming months will deepen and rearrange your relationship to every aspect of your life in a good way. Your sensitive nature feels things more intensely. Don’t be afraid of this. You will emerge from this crisis reborn.
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ife is ready to blow you one way or another. Either that or the changes in other people’s lives are raining down on you in a way that has rearranged everything. As you contemplate what needs to happen next your best laid plan(s) have something to do with simplifying your situation and getting rid of the riffraff. The last few years have taught you a lot about who’s there for you and who isn’t. All of a sudden you understand what they mean when they say, “You’re alone in this world.” The business of being OK with that, and accepting it, is where it’s at right now.
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on’t over-anticipate the difficulty in this situation; there is always a way out. If your habit of bringing everything to the table has you going too far, doing too much, feeling overly obligated, or in a stranglehold with standards that are way too high, you will lessen your chances of turning whatever you’re dealing with into a miracle. There’s nothing wrong with being present and accounted for, and it’s great that you have all the right stuff; at the same time, there’s something to be said for knowing enough to open the windows and allow a little magic to enter the picture.
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ll of your “old stuff” is being challenged by the fact that life has changed. If you take a look around, the idea that “that was then, and this is now” is all over the place. With that in mind you are hip enough to understand that the old response patterns aren’t working for you anymore. It’s time to stretch your heart and your mind beyond the dictates of the past and take notice of the fact that the only thing that stands in your way is your reluctance to let that stuff go! At this point, you have no choice. Baby steps, my friend; open yourself to the possibility that there is another way.
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hat it will take to reinvent yourself is the burning question of the day. Picking up the pieces will involve having to go back over old ground. As you re-enter that territory you will find that there’s not much left of the people, places, and things that you were so sure would be there for you. It looks like you’re on your own again, trying to figure out how to turn straw into gold. This won’t be as hard as it looks. At the moment, the test involves knowing deep down inside that your every move is being guided by forces that are always there when the going gets rough.
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ometimes our good ideas collide with rules and red tape that send us back to the drawing board. You have reached the point where what until now has been working out just fine, is in need of a few small repairs, or simple adjustments. Some of this has to do with the fact that others have spoken up, and their voice can’t be ignored. Plan A is on the ropes. Plan B is in the works. If it comes full circle life will be fine and dandy. Cross your fingers, and add a few prayers to possibilities that indicate it’s time for what was supposed to last forever to move on to the next thing.
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ou’ve landed on your feet after a long period of dealing with more than your share of obstacles. As the next few weeks unfold there will be a few dingle berries to consider, but aside from that you are out of the woods. With nothing to interfere with your plans you are now free to get the job done. Whatever that involves will feel like a piece of cake compared to the stuff that’s been in your face until now. Make the most of this smooth sailing. You might even find the time to bring your attention back to some of the things that have been on the back burner in your personal life.
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ou are wondering what it will take to get from A to B. Physically, mentally, and emotionally there are huge needs to move on, but you’re lost as to what needs to be done to make it happen. Part of you is waiting for fate to step in and drive a lightning bolt into your situation. You keep thinking that sudden events will take care of it for you. Maybe they will. But until this comes to pass, keep in mind that you are subject to the Law of Time. Patience, my friend. Life happens from the inside out. At the moment the seeds of change are just beginning to take root on the inner planes.
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t’s one thing to make plans and quite another to expect someone else to get them to work. Before you take it upon yourself to call the shots, you might want to look at whether or not others are ready to fall in line. This is definitely a moment of truth. In the next 9 months you will be reminded that when it comes to those you love, it’s about wanting for them what they want for themselves. If you keep thinking that any of this is about “getting your needs met,” guess again. Do your best to live and let live. Life works best when everyone knows they are free to go their own way.
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he pressure to come through with the goods and/or, the feeling that it’s your job to babysit for someone else’s issues is ringing up all kinds of stuff. The part of you that keeps falling for the same old routine is ready to stop the madness; yes, you’ve just about had it. As the need to reclaim your space and your voice challenges old habits that, up until now, have kept you believing that “love means putting up with anything,” there is bound to be trouble in paradise. Will they be as good about making room for you as you are for them? Don’t hold your breath.
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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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES KILLINGTON RESTAURANT Fully equipped restaurant for rent (old Killington Diner) on yearly basis. On Access road, in Outback shopping plaza. Call Ron Viccri, 800-694-2250, 914-217-4390. KILLINGTON RESTAURANT for sale. The mountain renaissance is taking hold, now is the time! 4000 square feet of restaurant space in great county wide location for both summer and winter business. Recent renovations and upgrades for continuation of 25 plus year operation or your dream concept. Building generates 35k in rental income aside from restaurant operations as currently configured. Asking assessment, restaurant is free! Ample parking. $605K. Contact killingtonrestaurant@ gmail.com. 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.
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Director, Rutland Dismas House The Director position is open for the first time in 15 years. We seek an inspired, compassionate, experienced professional to lead our family-like transitional house for individuals leaving Vermont’s prisons. We offer meaningful work in a friendly, safe environment, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. www.dismasofvt.org. The full-time House Director manages the residential experience for a mix of former prisoners and live-in volunteers, and is the primary administrator for the Rutland Dismas program location. Responsibilities include resident selection, oversight of office, facility, budget, volunteers, fundraising events, data and reporting, and maintaining relationships with community agencies and the Department of Corrections. The Director is supported by Assistant House Directors, central state office services and a hands-on local community Council. Requirements: Bachelor degree and 5 years non-profit management experience, or equivalent, and work experience with marginalized populations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Some non-traditional hours and shared holiday coverage required. Dismas of Vermont is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to jennifer@dismasofvt.org. Applications reviewed until position is filled. No calls, please.
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FOR SALE MASTER BEDROOM furniture: Dresser, bureau, 2 night tables. Frank, 802-3538177. $100. FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.
CHIMNEYS CLEANED, lined, built, repaired. 802-349-0339. 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 V E R M O N T S TAT E P a r k Manager positions available. Previous experience in parks or college education in related field preferred. Weekend work required. On-site housing is provided. $13.45-$16.30 per hour. For more info & to apply: https://vtstateparks.com/ employment.html SUMMER JOB: 2019 midMay until mid-October. Kitchen worker & preparation, with some experience. 150 seat restaurant with 30 seat tavern. whitmanhouse.com. Open nightly. Hard worker who is open to many hours and a will to learn. Whitman House Restaurant, 7 Great Hollow Road, Truro, Mass - Cape Cod. Housing provided if needed. Salary based on experience. $13-$15/ hr. Contact Bob - cell # 508-237-2491. Resume rlsjrice@comcast.net. CASHIER: A.M. preferable. PT/FT/Year round. Competitive wage. Killington. Please call 802-558-0793. DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook. Experience would be great, but if you enjoy working with food, we will train. Competitive wage. Please call 802-558-0793. MOGULS: WAITSTAFF, P/T bar staff, dishwasher, line cook needed to work at fun locals bar. Apply in person: see Sal at Moguls. 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. 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.
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.
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Q&A with Chandler Burgess graphic designer I often struggled to find the image that Mountain Times: Why did you move to/stay in conveyed the right emotion, action or moment. Not Vermont? finding a suitable image for the creative I was working Chandler Burgess: I moved here for the skiing, but on led me to picking up the camera as I tried to solve the summer and Killington community keep me here. the problem myself. MT: How did you get to your current job? MT: What camera do you use? What are you looking CB: During college I would escape the Texas heat and for in your shots? head to Estes Park, Colorado. I worked as a Wrangler for CB: I am currently shooting on a Canon 5D Mark III; Camp Cheley, a youth outdoor adventure camp located it’s an amazing camera. A great photo, to me, captures at the mouth of Rocky Mountain National Park. I taught your attention and evokes emotion. basic horsemanship and led three-to-four day horseMT: How often do you get out on the mountain? back trips into the park or surrounding mountains. CB: Technically, I am on the mountain every day – After finishing school, I moved to Colorado with the it’s just part of the Killington lifestyle. Back in the day, intent of making my life in the mountains. When the I would ski over 200 days a year and I skied at least one summer camp season came to completion, I found an day a month for three years. Today, however, I am sitopportunity to ski every day ting on Day 45 and I am still “HIGH FIVES ARE THE CURRENCY as a ski instructor at Loveland very happy with my life. Ski Area. Ski school manageMT: Any work experiences OF HAPPINESS!” SAID BURGESS ment polished up my lessparticularly significant for than-stellar skiing and placed me on the magic carpet you? to teach others the fine art of pizza and French fries. CB: The Killington re-brand; NSAA Best Use of Video A year later, I was teaching upper level lessons and Award; Best Overall Marketing Campaign; and “4241” tuning skis part-time when I heard about an oppormagazine. [Burgess is publisher with Killington Resort tunity to be a full-time graphic designer for Copper of their “4241” magazine.] Mountain and Winter Park. Chris Danforth hired me MT: What is the greatest change you’ve seen in winfor the job at Copper, and 11 years ago I followed him to ter sports? Killington Resort. CB: The greatest change that I appreciate is the MT: What are your job duties and responsibilities? improved gear that makes sliding on snow easier for all CB: I am the creative and content manager for participants. Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. I am one of many MT: How did you get the moniker King of Spring? talented and driven people who are employed in the CB: The King of Spring was born from a challenge Killington marketing department. My responsibilities that we gave our creative agency Buttery to come up range from maintaining and driving the Killington and with a video solution to help support our spring camPico brand creative to making sure our guests have a paign and to reinforce one of our brand pillars – to have great experience while they are visiting. the longest season in the East. The rest is history. MT: What do you like about your job? MT: How do you spend your time outside of work? CB: I am very lucky to have a career that allows me to CB: Riding my road bike around Vermont’s beautiful combine my passion for creative and the outdoors. The landscape; shooting photography; losing golf balls in most rewarding moment of my job is seeing people get the wood; and enjoying the company of friends. excited about being at Killington. MT: Favorite book, movie, or music you’d recomMT: You have taken some amazing photographs. mend? How did you get into photography? CB: All the Dr. Seuss books. Currently, I am listening Mountain Times Half page 2.19.qxp 2/14/19 10:24 AM Page 1 CB: I believe in the power of great images. As a to a band called City of the Sun, a genre bending acous-
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tic trio from NYC. MT: How would you describe the mountain/ski town lifestyle? CB: Killington skis hard and parties harder. MT: What’s your take on winter? spring? party scene? CB: Winter in Vermont is a roller coaster of temperature swings. When the temps go up, we get down. When the temps go down, we get down. When I first moved here, my understanding of basic science was challenged in a way that I never expected. One evening it was 18 degrees outside and raining. Pretty sure my science teacher back in Texas would have been as bewildered at that feat of nature as I was that evening. Vermont in the spring – right as the spring foliage starts to bloom and the peepers start to sing – is my favorite time of year. The party scene in Killington is legendary. Everyone in this community is committed to sharing a great time with old and new friends. MT: What advice would you give someone who wanted to live/move here? CB: Killington is on the upswing. Move to town, get involved in the community. Help make this one of the best small communities in North America. MT: Any words of wisdom? CB: High fives are the currency of happiness!
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Spring closing: College of St. Joseph next to close
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shelling them and storing the kernels properly, it was a lot of work and produced very little popcorn. That growing experiment failed, but I convinced myself that what little I salvaged was the best popcorn ever! You have probably heard the expression “More is better.” That seemed to be in my head as I kept expanding my garden areas. When catalogs arrived I wanted to try new things. That would have been great if we lived on a farm but with limited space it was a challenge. Veggies started popping up in strange places, like at the end of our driveway and in the middle of flower gardens. I didn’t know at the time that such creativity is encouraged by garden experts. I now subscribe to several garden magazines and have seen beautiful pictures of veggies and flowers sharing a garden. By mid-April the wooden shelves, made by my handy husband, will be
attached to brackets in the east and south bedroom windows. Containers with tomato, herb and flower seeds will be on the shelves. I have used this plan for about 20 years now. My husband tells me that I make a lot of work for myself as I care for the sprouting seeds. But when the plants go outside in late May I will have a sense of accomplishment. If you try growing seeds, be prepared to mist your seeds often as they sprout. Keep them moist, but not soggy. I use tented Saran Wrap over the containers until the seeds become little green plants. On days when the sun is really bright, I move my containers to a table and limit their time in the sun. The plants may be a little smaller without using artificial light but they catch up quickly once they are outdoors. So have a sense of adventure and try something new this year. But my advice is, skip the popcorn seeds!
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The news didn’t come as a surprise to students and faculty. Many said they had anticipated it was only a matter of time before the college would close. “I was really hoping it was going to work out,” said Athletic Director Megan Wilburg, who has been with the college for two years. “It’s definitely hard. None of us want to have to leave this place.” The abrupt announcement months before the end of the semester left some scrambling for new jobs and new schools. The transfer application deadline for some institutions had already passed. Freshman students studying in the CSJ library Thursday said they weren’t told about the financial situation before they applied. “They made it seem like we’re going to get through this,” said student Shelby Grabowski. “I think they sugar coated it better than it actually was.” Grabowski and her friend, Jessika Scott, said they liked the small feel of the campus, having graduated from West Rutland High School. “It was close to home. I didn’t want to leave yet,” said Scott. Sophomore soccer player Denilson Reyeson, who came to the College of St. Joseph with a soccer scholarship, said the closure wasn’t unexpected. “I think everyone knew it was going to close eventually,” he said. Reyeson, a business major from Indianapolis, is in the process of looking for other schools. “It was last minute,” he said. “They kept a lot of things from us.” The College of St. Joseph has formed
a number of teach-out agreements. Vermont Technical College; the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Massachusetts; Norwich University, and Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will take College of St. Joseph students. A teach-out agreement with Castleton University was formed last September in anticipation of the campus shutting down. “We’re so saddened by this,” said Castleton University President Karen Scolforo. Scolforo said she formed a friendship with Scott through the turmoil. “She has worked tirelessly to turn things around and I have been impressed by her,” Scolforo said. “I’m sorry for all of this.” Green Mountain College in Poultney, which is also closing this spring amid financial struggles and declining enrollment, formed a teach-out agreement with Castleton. Scolforo said CSJ students have been inquiring about Castleton since news that CSJ was losing accreditation. She said Castleton will charge equivalent tuition, room and board as students are charged in their programs at CSJ. It’s unclear what would happen to the buildings. In a press release, Scott said she was determined to “keep home alive for a reimagined CSJ.” “There are still opportunities to explore, but right now we are solely focused on our students, staff and faculty,” she said. Board of Trustees chair, A. Jay Kenlan, said he was “sad” in a statement. “We know in our hearts that we tried everything in our power,” said Kenlan.
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The couple met and married during Dennis’ Peace Corps service there, 2009 to 2012. Since 2013 the couple have owned and operated a 22-acre farm outside Jalapa, growing fruits and vegetables and reforesting the land with mahogany and fruit trees. Amanda’s mother works on the farm with one full-time and several seasonal hands. The O’Connors return to the farm once a year. “Our connection to the farmers there is strong,” Dennis said. Dennis returned to the U.S. in 2014, and Amanda and their son finally got their papers and came in 2016, he said. Dennis attended Woodstock Union High School and graduated from Champlain College with a degree in international business. Before entering the Peace Corps, he worked as manager of a Subway and a gas station in White River and got to know the business end of things. The family plans to live in the apartment above the store. The couple are optimistic about the condition of the building, which dates from 1810. It was already a store, Dennis pointed out. It needs some work but has been kept up “here and there,” he said. The O’Connors do not plan to hire employees right away. “For now, it’s just us,” Dennis said. “We are not going to hire employees until we get off the ground.” Finding reliable employees is “a major difficulty in most businesses,” he said candidly. “The costs and making sure they show up and do what they’re supposed to do is a major problem.”
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The Kavouksorians –the store’s only employees – weathered the rise and fall of the telemark business and the economy. They kept the store going even though Peter admits he doesn’t get paid any more. “Something we found out – everything starts, then it starts to taper off, then it drops off,” Peter said. Peter noted he doesn’t have good business skills. “We’re just survivors,” he said. “That’s what it amounts to. You just got to keep going.” But Joann said it’s more than that – the store just suits him. “It is who he is,” Joann said. “He is Mountain Travelers–that’s his life,” she said. Peter was one of five kids. His mother was a psychologist and his father was a doctor, but Peter, who studied biology in college, never thought of joining the medical field. “I wasn’t smart enough to be a doctor, frankly,” he said. Peter had worked in ski shops and garages since age 13. He liked the outdoors
and the equipment that came with it. Peter, who is from Upstate New York and Joann, who’s from Cape Cod, came to Vermont in the late 1960s to take part in the emerging Killington Resort. Peter’s parents were early investors in Killington and he became a cross country ski instructor, while Joann was a downhill instructor. They met, fell in love, got married and started the store within a year. “We live in Vermont and we needed a job,” Peter said. “It seemed like a great idea. “Vermont was a haven from the craziness of the world. It was safe and it was green and it wasn’t the city.” Peter and Joann have always sold highend equipment and stuck to their niches – backcountry skiing, alpine touring and Telemark in the winter and kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking in the summer. Peter learned the industry by testing the equipment himself. He credits John Tidd, who established Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski Area in the 1970s, as his mentor, though Tidd said Peter is just as good as he is.
“He’s extremely knowledgeable,” Tidd said. “He’s a great talker and a great person who makes connections with all sorts of people. Everyone who shops in that shop considers Peter a friend, not a salesperson.” They worked six days a week for most of their career. “We never got to travel. We lived within our means,” Joann said. When they’re not working, they escape to their camp in the Adirondacks.They take one week of vacation a year, though they don’t always agree on where to go. Joann prefers the ocean, while Peter prefers the mountains. Every Wednesday, they ski with a group of telemark friends. “It became a lifestyle,” their son, Mike said. “It’s a contagious thing.” Though they’re sad to see it go, the Kavouksorian’s family and friends are eager for them to sell the store. “I’ve been waiting a long time for them to do it and feel comfortable to do it,” son Mike said. “My dad waited until he thought it was right.”
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“Many of us have encouraged him to sell the shop and move on because he has put his heart and soul into it for so long,” Tidd said. “I honor Peter for going 120 percent. He loves it, but it gets to a point where other things are more important.” Both Peter and Joann have also had a round of health challenges recently. Peter was nearly killed four years ago in a motorcycle accident. He had eight broken bones and a concussion. It took him two years to recover. Earlier this year, Joann was in the hospital for a month with kidney issues. “She told me there would be life beyond Mountain Travelers and I didn’t believe her,” Peter said. “It started to dawn on me.” Now that they’re both healthy, they’re eager to have time for themselves. Peter and Joann plan to close in midApril. They’ll stay in the Rutland area and travel while spending time with their grandchildren. “It’s time to go play – for more than an hour,” Peter said.
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The Mountain Times • March 27-April 2, 2019
Mother of the Skye:
How wildlife is counted
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Asteroids give us deeper insight
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state biologists calculate a range of figures, including the sought-after population estimate. But again, it’s just an estimate. “There’s no such thing as a perfect count,” said Kris Rines, NHFG’s moose biologist. The vast majority of data collected by wildlife biologists is geared toward detecting trends rather than absolute numbers. To that end, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont gather information on every moose registered by hunters at check stations, including weight, age, and – now that winter ticks have been identified as a key factor in moose declines – tick counts. Hunters are also required to turn in the reproductive tracts of any female moose they harvest; by examining ovulation scars, biologists can determine whether a cow has likely been pregnant, and whether she had twins or just a single calf. It’s natural to be curious about how many moose or bald eagles exist in a given place at a given time, but is it necessary information? For most species, the answer
is no. The overarching goal of state wildlife management programs is to maintain healthy, stable wildlife populations – to keep common species common, to help declining species recover, and to do so within the practical confines of a never-enough budget. Marchand described this part of his work as “determining what information we need to know in order to make effective conservation decisions.” In the end, we’ll never know precisely how many moose or bald eagles there are in the Granite State. What we do know, from trend data, is that wood turtles are vulnerable, moose are in decline and eagles, thankfully, are recovering. Brett Amy Thelen is science director at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock. 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.
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came hand in hand with the hippie movement and marked a resurgence of interest in environmental issues, alternative healing, and free energy technologies. If we apply the same axiom to the discovery of the asteroids, and consider that if the rules that apply to the discovery of other bodies apply equally to them, it follows that each of these balls of rock has an impact on the collective mind. The idea that there are thousands of them orbiting in the Asteroid Belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter may boggle the mind, but once we wrap our minds around that issue, the next question might be, “At what point in human history did we first come to know about them?” Astronomers first became aware of the asteroid belt in the late 1700s. Ceres, the largest asteroid, was discovered in 1801. Only in the last 50 years have astrologers started to understand the meaning of these bodies and begin to incorporate their symbolism in their chart interpretations. This takes us back to 1969 – eight years prior to Chiron’s official discovery in 1977. It is worth noting that Chiron is now classified as a planet, but it was originally classified as an asteroid. If we go back to review the idea that a celestial body isn’t “discovered” until the principles that it rules become an active ingredient in the collective mind, it is interesting that the late ‘60s and early to mid-’70s was a period of radical change. Dialing back to the 1930s, and considering what Pluto’s discovery did to introduce us to the dark side of the collective unconscious, it should come as no surprise that in the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, and the advent of the Space Age and techno-culture, all kinds of issues, complexes, and demons would show up to birth an infinitude of psychological patterns that none of us had to deal with prior to that time. By the late ‘60s and mid-to-late ‘70s, humanity was awash in traumas, head trips, and emotional constructs that until then had never been part of the scenery. In my opinion, the asteroids are indicators that give the astrologer a way to identify specific patterns and issues that are unique to each individuals’ past life karma, and to a person’s experience of themselves in the current incarnation. They allow the astrologer to go deep into a person’s story and thus take every astrology reading beyond the realm of generalities and spiritual platitudes to a place that gives the client something that they can chew on. Let me cite a simple example: Let’s say that an individual has a square or a conjunction between Pluto and the Moon. Even a novice astrologer
would be able to tell the person that they have a mother complex. This is an accurate observation – but the person is most likely already well aware of the fact that they have a mother complex, and if they had their wits about them could turn around and say to the astrologer; ‘So what? Tell me something I don’t know!” If the same astrologer knew how to work with asteroids they could dip into the chart and see that the Pluto-Moon aspects were forming squares or oppositions to the asteroids Ceres and Psyche – in which case they would be able to tell the client that their mother complex was rooted in their birth experience which could have been a near-death experience for either the child or the mother, and/or could have been rooted in the fact that their mother was too young when she got pregnant, or was perhaps psychologically unstable and thus totally unprepared for the responsibilities that go with motherhood. In its simplest, most mundane expression this aspect pattern would show up as an inability to nurse or feed the child and isolate that problem as the source of the mother issues. Seen from this perspective, instead of leaving the client with a “So what? You’re not telling me anything new” response, the astrologer gives them something to sink their teeth into, and perhaps offers them insight into a mystery that opens the space for the individual to grok what happened, forgive their mother, and get beyond the need to dwell on the fact that she couldn’t be there for them. I could go on. There are thousands of asteroids. Their inter-aspects with the planets and with each other is an endless source of learning and inspiration for me. In all of my readings it never ceases to amaze me how these bodies flesh out the intricacies of a person’s story and make it possible for me to really get to the bottom of what our purpose on the planet is all about. They say “All of us are like little snowflakes, and each one of us is totally unique unto ourself”. I am here to say that that is absolutely true, and the astrology of asteroids makes it possible to dissect the geometry and the symmetries of each snowflake in ways that absolutely blow my mind. Yes, it’s good to have a solid knowledge of the basics – but change is the only thing that is constant on this planet. It is self-limiting to keep ourselves confined to the basics when life introduces us to newness and change and invites us to step outside of the box. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
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services to let them know what had just happened. The doctor on call for my internist warned me to watch for swelling or difficulty breathing, possible signs of allergic reaction. “If that occurs, don’t hesitate! Go the ER immediately. It’s very good that you called.” The on-call doctor for my pain clinic asked, “Why did you call? This isn’t an emergency!” I tried to explain about the morphine, but he wouldn’t listen to me. I felt belittled and angry, and remembered a decade ago when I tried to reach my pain doctor on a Sunday. No one was on call. She’d prescribed a medication but failed to warn me of its side effect. I was on peripheral nerve pain meds that caused suicidal thoughts. Fortunately, my internist returned my call right away, changed my high dose, and saw me the very next day. Perhaps it’s high time I changed my pain specialist. Thank heavens my husband drives the car. I ride on my stomach in the back to go to doctors’ appointments. If I could sit, and it didn’t hurt to drive, I still wouldn’t trust my judgement or reflexes because my brain on morphine is pretty bizarre. It alters my depth and distance perception and seems to play tricks on me. I’ve been dropping things all over the house so Duane bought me a “grabber” because I can’t bend over. My thought process isn’t functioning well. I’m misunderstanding and miscommunicating. I doubt I could add two plus two, and familiar procedures seem foreign to me. I forget what I’m doing in the midst of it: I spent 10 minutes on the phone with my friend while searching for the iPhone that was in my hand! That’s how morphine affects my brain, but I’m very grateful it helps the pain. I’d like to wean myself off it very soon, but not before the intense pain is gone. Ten days ago, I could barely hobble to
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the bathroom and back, using my walking sticks like crutches, but now I can walk down the street 400 feet, with or without my cane. All of a sudden, I can get in and out of bed without crying out in pain. I can climb up and down the stairs, using alternating feet. I can put on my pants (just not shoes or socks). I can wash my face and brush my teeth (but I can’t yet lean forward over the sink). As long as I don’t overdo, new movement is possible and progress is made, in spite of steps backwards when I’m very tired. I’m not worried that the pain might linger. It definitely feels like it’s on its way out. As the pinched nerve and discs return to their rightful places, my sacroiliac joint feels like it’s healing. My ankle no longer feels like it’s broken, and the pain in my hip is nearly under control, as long as I take my medicine on time. I’m very grateful for this relief. Thank you, God! We’re nearly through! I hope these insights into back pain and my healing journey will provide inspiration if you’re in pain. This week’s most important lesson I’ve learned is to inform my doctors of any changes in drugs, supplements, herbs, teas, and even in the foods we eat. My greatest advice is to never give up. Positive thoughts attract positive action. The universe then rallies to the cause. I visualize myself taking long walks, riding my bike, and hiking Bear Mountain. I see myself playing with grandson Silas, returning to Europe, and discovering Cuba. Visualizing what you’re aiming for, then saying “Thank you God. It’s already here!” gives it superpower to manifest. See it, feel it, as if it’s so. From another dimension, it’s on its way. Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who St uses her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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