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Congrats college graduates! On Saturday, May 13, seniors at Castleton University, the College of St. Joseph and Green Mountain College received diplomas at their 2017 commencement ceremonies. Students, professors and administrators reflect on this year’s events. Page 22

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A group of 62 candidates from 29 countries recite the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalizaton ceremony at the Neshobe School in Brandon, Wednesday, May 10.

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Beautifying Rutland A small army of Rutland Blooms volunteers made a big contribution to the ongoing beautification of the City of Rutland, Thursday, May 11, planting 46 crabapple trees. Page 20

BRANDON—They came from Thailand, Somalia, the Philippines, Canada, Sweden, Mali, Bhutan and more, but at the end of the naturalization ceremony at the Neshobe School in Brandon on Wednesday, May 10, 62 candidates from 29 countries left as Americans. The event on Wednesday afternoon filled the school auditorium with elected representatives, area residents, students and teachers. Rep. Peter Welch was the first to welcome the newest citizens. “We say thank you, we say we welcome you and we say you are going to make our strong country stronger,” he said.

Welch also welcomed the Neshobe students to what he called a “glorious day.” “They are learning what citizenship is all about,” he said. “It’s responsibility and it’s welcoming others to our country who are willing to undertake the responsibility.” Judge Colleen Brown, who administered the oath, described the gravity of the day’s occasion. “It is by welcoming and integratig people from around the world, the United States has become the country it is today,” she said. Rosalind Gramling first came to the United States from the United Kingdom when she was 5 years old. At 55, the physical therapist from South

KILLINGTON—Killington’s Parks and Recreation Department has a received $45,000 grant from the the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The Recreation Trail Program (RTP) 2017 grant will aid in the construction of 5.3 miles of mountain bike trails located on Route 100. Additionally, the U.S. Forest Service announced a $25,000 commitment towards the project. Killington was awarded an RTP grant for the amount of $50,000 in 2016. The Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) has raised $25,000 towards this project and has agreed to provide additional project support through material, labor and equipment rental donations. Mountain bikers will continue to support the town’s effort in supplying new trails for all levels of riding through offers of supply donations and volunteer labor. The Killington Pico Area Association and the town parks and recreation department will continue to support this project and will petition the community for help and volunteers. “We are excited to make this funding available — engaging youth in outdoor activities and connecting communities to their national forests,” said Melissa Reichert, recreation program manager for the Green Mountain National Forest. KMBC members, town residents, and the Killington Mountain School contributed 270 volunteer hours toward the project during Phase 1. Recreation Director Kim Peters said success of the grant proLocal trails, page 11

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Controversial Dollar General store proposal withdrawn By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

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THE BILL...TAKES A STEP TOWARD CREATING A REGULATED MODEL. This is the first time any state legislature has passed pot legalization, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized already. All have done so by ballot measure. The finalized version closely resembles a proposal the House passed last week, H.170, which would allow adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow a small number of plants at home. This would take effect in July 2018, one year after the House initially approved. The bill will also create a commission of officials and members of the public to draw up legislation to establish a system to tax and regulate marijuana sales— the model of legalization favored by the Senate. Last week, Sen. Dick Sears, D-Bennington, who introduced the legalization amendment to legislation that originally related to fentanyl distribution penalties, billed the proposal as “a compromise” between the visions of legalization favored by the House and the Senate. The House Judiciary Committee discussed the latest proposal Wednesday morning and recommended, on a vote of 8-3, that the House concur with the Senate’s bill. In the course of more than an hour of discussion on the House floor in the afternoon, some lawmakers opposed the bill over concerns about road safety, health impacts and minors’ access to pot. Rep. Kurt Wright, R-Burlington, argued against legalization, saying that not enough is known about the impacts it may have. “There are too many unanswered question to pass this at this time,” he said. Others argued in favor, saying the step is a meaningful criminal

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A proposal to build a Dollar General store in Pittsford has been withdrawn, at least for now. The possibility of a store locating in town led some residents to post signs in their front yards that read, “We Don’t Want Your Dollar General.” Vermont is home to more than 30 Dollar General stores, and there are two within 10 miles of the one that had been proposed for Pittsford, both in Rutland. Dollar stores, and their impact on Vermont villages and locally owned stores, have generated a great deal of controversy in recent years, including one in Chester that was built only after a lengthy legal battle that ended with a Vermont Supreme Court decision. The District 1 Environmental Commission on Monday, May 15, granted a request from an attorney for the developers of the 9,000-square-foot store in Pittsford to withdraw their application for approval under Act 250. After a hearing on the proposal last fall, the commission issued a recess order asking the project developers, Pittsford BTS Retail LLC, to provide additional information. The commission sought, among other things, information about stopping distances for vehicles at a proposed crosswalk on Route 7. The applicant requested to pull

With a historic vote Wednesday, May 10, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor. The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on a vote of 79-66. With the House’s approval, the bill, S.22, moves on to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk, where it could face a veto.

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The new mountain bike trail system off Route 100 north in Killington expands this summer supported in part by new grant money.

Route 100 bike trails to grow with new funds

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College of St. Joseph expands housing Killington Resort awarded for Best RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph has acquired Highland Meadows Apartments in Overall Marketing Campaign for Rutland as additional dormitory space for students. The apartment complex will add more than 100 beds for students in the coming years. 2016 Women’s World Cup The two-building, 32-unit facility was funded through the USDA Rural Development Loan program. “CSJ has enjoyed a period of growth in its academic and athletic programs over the past four years, as well as in other popular programs, such as the Provider Scholarship,” said college president Lawrence Jensen. “This has put a great deal of demand on our dorm space, and we can now meet that demand and continue to grow.” CSJ has explored options for adding additional living space for students for several years as the college has experienced significant growth in its residential undergraduate population. In recent years the college has utilized overflow housing in apartments and local hotels to serve some students. “USDA Rural Development is committed to increasing economic opportunity and improving the quality of life for rural communities. Ensuring that our higher eduCSJ, page 5

Proctor voters to weigh fate of town manager position

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KILLINGTON—At its annual National Convention and Trade Show held earlier this month, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) gave select ski areas top honors for their 201617 marketing programs. The awards were based on successful programs that ultimately help grow participation in skiing and snowboarding, according to a news release May 10. Killington Resort took home the

award for Best Overall Marketing Campaign on behalf of the 2016 Women’s World Cup. During the races over Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26-27, 2016, over 30,000 people came to Killington to cheer on the fastest female Alpine ski racers in the world. The town of Killington and the entire Killington Valley region rolled out the red carpet with a welcome like Awards, page 30

By Lee J. Kahrs, The Reporter

PROCTOR—The question of whether or not to continue employing a town manager in Proctor will go back to the voters next month. A group of Proctor residents secured a petition with more than 5 percent of the required voter signatures in favor of bringing the question to the voters. Under state law, voters have the power to authorize a select board to hire a town manager. Therefore, they also have the right to revoke that authorization. The petition read simply:

“We the undersigned legal voters of the Town of Proctor, Vermont hereby petition the Select Board to warn a special election for the Town of Proctor to be held to vote on Title 24 Chapter 37 Section 1243. “Will the Town of Proctor vote to take advantage of the provisions of Chapter 37 of Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, and authorize the selectmen to employ a Town Manager?” Voters will then mark either a “Yes” box or a “No” box on the ballot. Fifty-seven signatures

were needed to equate to 5 percent of registered voters. The petition was turned in to the town clerk’s office with 69 signatures. The Proctor Select Board accepted the petition at a special meeting on May 4. A vote on the issue will be held on June 13. Indeed, Proctor residents voted to authorize the hiring of a town manager in 2014, by a vote of 307-213. Up until then, the town operated with a town administrator who reported directly to the Select Board.

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The high elevation CCC Road between North Shrewsbury and Route 100 in Plymouth will reopen this month, according to Stewardship Forester Lisa Thorton of the Rutland office of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR). Thorton said in an email to the Mountain Times that “Similar to previous years, the gates will likely be opened mid-to-late May, before Memorial Day. The road is always open to foot traffic,” she added. The gates that cross the road barring vehicular traffic are located just before the Shrewsbury Peak trailhead parking area (where the town’s road ends and the state’s section of road begins), by the Black Swamp trail parking area, and at the Route 100 road entrance in Plymouth. The road doesn’t open earlier due to its high elevation—over 2,200 feet above sea level in many places as it crosses the spine of the Green Mountains. Thornton noted that it is necessary to “wait for frost to leave the ground and [the] road surface to harden.” Additionally, crews have to repair any washouts and surface damage and remove any trees that have fallen, she noted. “Before opening the gates to vehicle traffic the entire length of the road needs to be in good condition. There are sections that are frost-free sooner just as there are others that take longer,” she explained. Thorton said, “Work on the CCC road is and has been done by contractors, the

Shrewsbury road crew and FPR.” The beginning of the CCC dirt road was regraded on the North Shrewsbury side on May 11 as far as the last residence on the road (about a mile of town road). Shrewsbury Road Commissioner Jamie Carrara, who has been grading town roads for 30 years now, said he will grade the state section of road again this year. When he gets the call that the gates are down, he checks out the road to see what condition it is in. If it is in good shape, he may not grade it right away but if in bad shape, he tries to get to it immediately as many Shrewsbury residents and commuters use the road. Citing its shortcut convenience to get to Killington, Woodstock and New Hampshire, he said he personally could have used the road several times already so he understands the public’s interest. People living on the east side of the road and travellers also use the road as a shortcut to Rutland and other western Vermont destinations. Asked about why it takes so long for the road to harden, Carrara said that although the snow may have melted elsewhere by early April, it takes longer at the high elevation. He also explained that even though loggers plowed the road from the Shrewsbury side to “almost as far as Tinker Brook” this winter, plowing actually allows more frost to get into the ground. The road’s use for snowmobiling also packs the snow CCC road, page 10

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Harriet Bellerjeau, age 76 Harriet Layton Bellerjeau, age 76, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of May 1. She was surrounded by family, birdsong, and sunshine in her glorious garden. Born to William Young Bellerjeau and Ysabel Welanetz Bellerjeau in Plainfield, N.J., on Aug. 24, 1940, she earned her first degree in medical technology at the Training School for Nurses in Plainfield, an undergraduate degree in botany and zoology from Castleton State College in Vermont, and years later a graduate degree in landscape architecture from the College of Design at North Carolina State University. Her master’s degree was the formalization and celebration of years she had spent in Vermont gardening, writing, growing and putting by food, and creating the Carver Gate Farm plant nursery. Bellerjeau and her daughters moved to Raleigh, N.C., in 1980. After graduating from the College of Design she worked with local landscape architects, the Raleigh Housing Authority, and Niche Gardens. For 20 years thereafter she maintained her own design practice, creating gardens for a multitude of clients across the Triangle and beyond. Every garden she touched remembers her. Making the world a better, more whole place through plants and gardens was her life’s work, with which her eyes sparkled. Bellerjeau’s many activities, including volunteering, were focused on plants, gardens and preserving the environment. Most recently she served on the master planning committee of the JC Raulston Arboretum. She also enjoyed a monthly book club and her group called the Seekers, and above all she was an artist and poet. In recent years she explored and created exquisite art books and was a participating exhibitor at both the Brandon Arts Guild and Raleigh Arts.

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continued from page 1 Burlington said the current political climate made her want to take on a greater responsibility. “The past election was the most important factor,” she said. “I wanted to be able to vote.” Devi Dahal came to the United States from Bhutan in 2011, fleeing civil unrest with her family. She now lives in Burlington and works at the University Medical Center. “I’m very happy to become a citizen,” the 42-yearold said following the ceremony. “I love this country. I’ll help this country if I need to.” Indra Khatiwoda of Essex lived in Bhutan and then Nepal before arriving in Vermont. The 37-year-old has found work at Global Foundries and also works in school transportation. Standing outside with his family following the ceremony, Khatiwoda said there was no where else he’d rather be. “This is a safe place,” he said. “Right now, I’m going home to celebrate.” The following the administration of the Oath of Allegiance, Neshobe fifth- and sixth-grade students sang songs and recited the preamble to the Constitution of the United States. The event featured musical performances from the Maiden Vermont a capella group and Dr. Francois Clemmons, a professor emeritus from Middlebury College, who led the room in a rendition of Woodie Guthrie’s classic folk song, “This Land is Your Land.” He sang the first two verses, then looked up at the crowd before him and smiled. “Why don’t you sing it with me?” he said. Then the new citizens all sang together.

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Rutland awards $2 million pool contract By Alan J. Keays, VTDigger

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National Technical Honor Society inductees read the NTHS Pledge at the closing of the induction ceremony. Pictured left to right are Madeline Morse, Courtney Lee, Andrew Cassidy, Eric Morton, Lily Crowley, Courtney Bane, Brooke Otto, Austin May, Lillianne Seward and Janine Smith.

Honor society welcomes new members On Thursday, May 11, friends and families gathered at the Rutland High School Theater to honor the 2017 inductees to the National Technical Honor Society. Every year Stafford Technical Center inducts students to the society who have met the criteria of an 88 or better in the student’s academic classes and a 90 or better in their program area as well as having stellar attendance. Six sending schools were represented as well as one homeschooled student. This year the following students were inducted: • Courtney Bane, Cosmetology 1, homeschool student • Andrew Cassidy, Public Safety, Fair Haven Union High School • Lily Crowley, Digital Arts, Rutland High School • Courtney Lee, Automotive technology, Otter Valley Union High School • Austin May, Power Mechanics and Welding, West Rutland High School • Madeline Morse, Culinary Arts, Poultney High School • Eric Morton, Culinary Arts, Rutland High School • Samuel Norton, Digital Arts, Mill River High School • Brooke Otto, Digital Arts, Fair Haven Union High School • Lillianne Seward, Power Mechanics and Welding, Mill River High School • Janine Smith, Health Careers, Mill River High School

A Rutland City panel has sealed $2 struction and provide a contingency million for new outdoor swimming, account. with one voice of dissent. A first round of bidding for the projThe city board of finance on ect drew responses $1 million over the Wednesday, May 10, awarded the pool planned budget. That led to changes in construction contract to Russell Conthe project, including some design alstruction of Rutland, the lowest of four terations and a smaller slide. Officials bidders at a little under $2.07 million. also did away with plans of replacing The next closest bid was from Belden the current bath house at the pool, at Construction of Rutland at slightly least for now, saving about $500,000. more than $2.23 million. City Treasurer Wendy Wilton, a “During the campaign I made a finance board member, cast the lone promise to the voters I would do every- vote in opposing the awarding of the thing I can to make sure these projects bid Wednesday. She said it wasn’t the that are languishcompany or the “WE NEED TO GET IT BUILT ing are going to price that caused get built,” Ruther concern. AND WE’RE GOING TO GET land Mayor David She said she IT BUILT,” THE MAYOR SAID. Allaire, a member didn’t believe the of the finance proposal appanel, said at the meeting. proved by the voters is the same as the “The pool is a necessary part of our one currently planned. city infrastructure,” added the mayor, “The engineering firm failed to elected to his first term in March. “We accurately determine the price of need to get it built and we’re going to the pool as originally designed. As a get it built.” result of their failures, and the City’s The city’s previous outdoor pool, failure to monitor this project, [there] constructed around 1970 at White’s will be no building to house permaPark, closed in 2014. nent restrooms or showers,” she said. The project is actually two pools. “Therefore it is not a replacement of One is a 2,950-square-foot family pool. the current facility.” The second pool is a 2,978-square foot She estimated the cost of construct“competition” pool with marked lanes. ing a bath house with restrooms and Cindi Wight, the recreation supershowers at more than $250,000. intendent, said at the meeting the Alderman Tom Depoy, chairman redesign did focus on limiting cuts to of the Board of Aldermen’s recreation the sizes of the pools, with the result a committee, said in a previous interroughly 4 percent reduction. view that when the bids came in over In March 2016 voters approved a budget, the panel worked with a goal $2.5 million bond for the new pool. of reworking the plans to maximize After engineering and design costs, resources going into the pool. That led about $2.3 million is left to fund conto the cutback of the bath house.

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With no compromise in sight, Legislature to meet again this week By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger

The Legislature coughed, spit and sputtered its way into overtime Friday, May 12. Lawmakers were unable to reach a deal with Gov. Phil Scott and will return to Montpelier this week to try and complete their work for this year’s legislative session. When lawmakers arrived at the State House Friday morning, some had high hopes adjournment could come late that night, or perhaps at the end of a long Saturday. However, as the head of the Senate and the speaker of the House huddled with the governor, rank and file lawmakers were left with little to do. As the day dragged on, lawmakers loitered in hallways and outside on the State House steps, waiting for action on the few key remaining bills of the year. Shortly before 5 p.m., leadership sent lawmakers home for the weekend. It was unclear what day lawmakers would return this week. Speaker Mitzi Johnson said House members should plan to return on Tuesday or Wednesday. Ashe suggested Wednesday or Thursday. Senate and House leadership initially planned to adjourn last week, which would have been a week earlier than planned. Every year, the state plans for an 18-weeklong legislative session. The lack of a deal

Friday will push the session into overtime. Each additional week in Montpelier costs about $250,000. Those ambitions to finish early or on time were derailed amid a division between legislative leaders and Gov. Phil Scott over a proposal from the administration to change how teachers’ health care is negotiated. Legislative leaders and the governor met throughout the week, traded proposals but reached a stalemate. At that point, senators on Friday approved a plan proposed by President pro tem Tim Ashe that the governor had already rejected. Ashe proposed a $13 million reduction in state funding for schools—roughly the amount of money schools are projected to save in teacher health insurance costs under new plans offered by the Vermont Education Health Initiative. Scott has said he will not allow the budget to pass if the state finance package does not include a mechanism to take advantage of what he says is $26 million in potential savings. He has threatened to veto the state budget if lawmakers “walk away” from the savings. In an interview, Ashe said his plan achieves the savings Scott wanted. The

governor, he said, continues to move the goalposts and appears to be less interested in the savings than he is in undermining the collective bargaining process. As a result of the stalemate, work has stalled on other bills, including an economic development package, an affordable housing bond bill, and, crucially, the state budget. Time was also running down for finishing the state’s budget, for which there is an agreement that a vote come at least 24 hours after the bill is completed in order to give lawmakers a chance to read it. House Minority Leader Rep. Don Turner, R-Milton, bashed the legislation that passed the Senate earlier in the day as a “horrible proposal,” and reaffirmed the caucus’s commitment to Scott’s proposal. “This savings, this negotiation is so important to Vermonters and property taxpayers, we’re willing to come back next week if that’s what it takes,” he said. The final days of the legislative session are typically filled with frenzied meetings reconciling the differences between the Senate and House versions of the state budget. Then, those leaders try to hammer out a deal with the governor. The budget conference committee,

Governor signs pregnancy Legalization: Marijuana bill passes continued from page 1 accommodations bill justice reform and a due change in policy toward a subBy Erin Mansfield, VTDigger

Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law a bill that gives pregnant women the same accommodations in the workplace as people with disabilities. Scott signed H.136 on May 4 with no fanfare. The law, now called Act 21 of 2017, gives pregnant women accommodation under disability laws. The Senate streamlined the bill to make it simpler than a House version of the bill, which drew opposition. “This is great news for a lot of women in Vermont,” said Cary Brown, the executive director of the Vermont Commission on Women. “This is really about letting women be able to stay at work when they want to be working, but only need small accommodations to do so.” Brown said disability laws already protect women who experience pregnancy-related disabilities, but not women who experience healthy pregnancies. She said the commission heard from women who needed, for example, uniforms that fit them or a water bottle at their work station, and the employers did not accommodate them. “We really look at this as an economic equity issue,” Brown said. “Women need to be able to keep going to work to support their families, and for some women this helps them keep their jobs. … This is the kind of thing that doesn’t affect a lot of people, but the people that it does affect, it makes a huge difference for them.” Rep. George Till, D-Jericho, an obstetrician and gynecologist, said in a press release: “I’ve seen people fired for asking for a completely reasonable accommodation. I’ve seen people too afraid to ask for an accommodation because they feared losing their job just for asking. I look forward to telling these women that Vermont law now protects them.” Attorney General TJ Donovan’s office will enforce the law. He said in a statement: “For decades, Vermont employers have been doing a great job accommodating workers with disabilities. Applying that same positive mindset to helping out expectant or new mothers makes sense and is the right thing to do.”

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stance many Vermonters already have access to. Rep. David Yacovone, D-Morrisville, said the issue reminded him of an adage: “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you always got.” “I do not want what we have always gotten,” he said. He argued that changing marijuana policy would minimize the black market. Some came to support the bill because it takes a step toward creating a regulated model, as opposed to the original House version, which did not. Rep. Laura Sibilia, IDover, said recent legalization in Massachusetts will affect her area, and she supports moving to a regulated system in Vermont to bring in revenue to address issues associated with pot. Whether the governor will sign the bill remains a question. Scott told reporters Wednesday he will need to research the bill before he decides. “It’s no secret that I don’t believe this is a priority for Vermont,” he said. Scott said he is not familiar with the latest version of the bill, but he would like any move toward legalization to have more efforts in place to address impaired driving and youth access than previous proposals. Scott said he has been in touch with other New England governors about marijuana, ahead of legalization in Massachusetts and Maine. And he does not expect the issue will go away in Vermont, even if S.22 does not become law. “There are a number of other marijuana, pot bills still in play, so whether this one passes or not … it’s still going to come up in the future I believe,” Scott said. The development prompted responses from advocates on both sides of the issue. “We are disappointed by today’s vote in Vermont, but our fight is far from over,” said the president of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Kevin Sabet, in a statement. Laura Subin, of the Vermont Coalition to Regulate Marijuana, celebrated the House vote. “It’s a measured proposal that meets the needs of both chambers. It’s a step forward for Vermont,” she said.

for their students.” Jensen said that the purchase of the buildings was a cost-effective solution to meet the needs of residential students. “Thanks to the USDA Rural Development Loan program, we were able to find and finance an attractive solution to our housing crunch,” Jensen said. “It has been a pleasure to

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however, has not met in days, stalled by theimpasse on the teachers’ health care. Ashe told senators that the threat of a veto on the budget is unusual when the crux of the disagreement with the governor relates to a measure that will be attached to a separate bill concerning education finance, H.509. “This year, things have taken a turn that’s a little bit different than anything else I’ve experienced in my last nine years here in the Senate, in that issues that are external to the budget have become critical to the budget,” Ashe said. Sen. Jane Kitchel, D-Caledonia, chair of the Senate appropriations committee, said the conference panel has not met because there is no point coming to the table until the other bills, including the education finance legislation, are resolved. House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, D-South Hero, said she believed work on other bills, including the budget, could continue concurrently with the negotiations on health care. She accused the Senate of “dragging its feet” on closing out the budget and other bills. “We could close the budget right now,” Johnson said, insisting that the two were wholly separate.

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...position the college for its anticipated future growth in enrollment.” The college will begin to free up space for student use as leases expire through attrition. Current tenants of the building have been notified of the change in ownership. “It’s always important that the college is a good member of our community.

We will work with current tenants to find mutually beneficial solutions as we transition to student use. We expect that we will have a mix of students and renters from our community for some time,” Jensen said. CSJ will place upperclassmen in the new dormitory and provide a shuttle service for students.

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OPINION OP-ED

Legalizing marijuana: A very savvy bill Gov. Scott can sign

By Angelo S. Lynn

While Gov. Phil Scott’s coup to have the state negotiate teachers’ health care benefits has been the unforeseen show-stopper of this legislative session, that a bill moving toward legalizing marijuana made it to the governor’s desk is one of the session’s biggest surprises. Gov. Scott made it clear early in the session that he was in no hurry to consider legalizing marijuana this session. He was adamant about being able to effectively monitor the “sobriety” of drivers who were under marijuana’s influence and said the state would be better off to wait until such monitoring techniques were available, while also taking advantage of what early adopter states had learned from legalizing the drug. He said if a bill to legalize marijuana and create a commercial marketplace landed on his desk, he would likely veto it. To many political observers, it seemed the issue was dead this session. But credit those in support of legalization; they took a very cautious and measured approach and created a twostep bill that serves the state well. The bill essentially has two parts: it legalizes the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and up to two mature cannabis plants for those 21 or older starting in July 2018; and it establishes a marijuana regulatory commission to draft a bill by Nov. 1, 2017, that “establishes a comprehensive regulatory and revenue system for an adult-use marijuana market that, when compared to the current illegal marijuana market, increases public safety and reduces harm to public health.” That’s brilliant for three reasons: First, it builds on the 2013 legislation that decriminalized possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and made it a civil violation. This action makes possession of up to one ounce legal, along with a couple of plants, which is enough to grow one’s own and not run afoul of the law. Even Gov. Scott said he appreciates the libertarian notion of keeping the government out of people’s lives if what they’re doing isn’t causing any harm to others. Second, it challenges lawmakers to create a bill that addresses the biggest drawbacks to legalization: public safety and public health. If the bill can address those two issues in a way that truly makes it better than what we currently have, what’s not to like? Who could argue with passage if the proposal makes the public safer and healthier? Third, the proof will be in the pudding. If the bill doesn’t meet the above test, legislators will have the option to defeat the bill or send the proposal back for another draft until they get it right. And if it passes both Houses of the Legislature and the governor still doesn’t buy it, he can veto. It is, in short, a bill with very little downside. On the plus side, this bill allows the state to move forward on an issue that, otherwise, is very tempting to stick one’s head in the sand and just kick the can down the road to no one’s benefit, while perpetuating harm and missing out on potential opportunities. The fact is our society has determined (after 50-plus years of cultural warfare) that marijuana is more like alcohol than hard drugs. And like alcohol during the days of Prohibition, making possession a crime just drives it underground and creates a black market driven by thugs and organized crime. Even for those who still think a get-tough approach is best, that ability is being undercut by neighboring states (Massachusetts and Maine most recently, as well as Canada) that have moved to legalize the drug and capture the tax benefits. With those developments undermining state law enforcement efforts, trying to keep Vermont in a marijuana-free bubble will be an increasingly expensive battle we are bound to lose. The bill’s authors understood that, but what they also understood was what not to do in this bill: delve into the weeds of creating a commercial marketplace that put the focus on tax revenues. That will come next, but what’s most important first is ensuring the law makes our communities safer and healthier. Even the state’s law enforcement community can embrace that goal, and it is the primary reason the governor can feel comfortable adding his signature to this thoughtful bill.

By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch

LETTERS

Statewide teachers’ health plan a rare opportunity Dear Editor, The time to act is now. The Legislature faces a rare opportunity to make Vermont more affordable for all. The Affordable Care Act requires renegotiations of all teacher health insurance plans before Jan. 1, 2018. This provision allows the state to save money by dropping the high premium or “Cadillac” insurance plans. Working alongside the Vermont School Boards Association and the Vermont Superintendents Association, Gov. Phil Scott has created a proposal to negotiate all health care contracts for teachers and school employees under a single statewide plan. It would bring about an estimated $75 million in savings. The 20 teachers’ contracts that have been negotiated so far have not produced uniform savings. Therefore, we can be sure that this approach will not match the total savings under the governor’s plan. The Scott administration will use $50 million of the total savings toward health savings accounts for teachers and school employees to hold them financially whole. Therefore, the new plan will not affect benefits and will not incur higher health care expenses for Health plan, page 7

Support collective bargaining

The time for single-payer is now

Dear Editor, The Legislative Workers Caucus, 40-plus legislators that meet weekly during the legislative session, opposes Gov. Scott’s proposal to interfere with the bargaining rights of teachers negotiating around their health insurance benefits. One of the core values of the caucus is to protect collective bargaining and workers’ rights. Another is fiscal responsibility. Scott’s plan does not support either of our values. Furthermore, Scott’s proposal was not vetted by legislators through the normal committee process, eliminates bargaining rights, and claims unsubstantiated savings. His numbers have not been verified by our independent Joint Fiscal Office, which would normally happen with a policy change of this magnitude. Additionally, any potential savings that might be realized would not necessarily be applied toward property tax reduction. As a result of the lack of process, we neither know how accurate the numbers for this proposal are nor how those numbers may or may not impact property taxes. The Legislative Workers Caucus does not support a budget that goes against our core values of collective bargaining and fiscal responsibility. Rep. Johannah Leddy Donovan and Rep. Cindy Weed, co-chairs of the the Legislative Workers Caucus

Dear Editor, I have felt the impacts of the healthcare system’s many manifestations over my lifetime. My parents spent nearly two decades paying off medical bills from my younger brothers’ stints in the hospital with infant asthma. I was forced to put off graduate school for several years after breaking my collarbone and using my savings on the subsequent costs.

IT IS A CRUEL JOKE TO CALL OUR SYSTEM THE BEST IN THE WORLD... Now, my wife and I will be paying off a $5,600 tax bill for the foreseeable future after trying to navigate and utilize Vermont Health Connect. The Affordable Care Act was inadequate, and the version being crafted now will certainly be worse. It is a cruel joke to call our system the best in the world, when the market-based, pay-to-play format benefits the wealthy and the insurance and pharmaceutical companies over regular people. I am a proud member of the Vermont Workers Center and stand with all citizens who recognize that the time for a single payer system is now. The state legislature must fulfill the promise of Act 48. Mike Leonard, South Burlington

Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was a success Dear Editor, The United Way of Rutland County is thankful to the many Rutland County residents who contributed non-perishable food items in support of the 25th Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 13. The event was a great success this year, with more than 24,000 pounds of food collected and distributed to food shelves throughout Rutland County. This year also marked the collection of over 1 million pounds of food in Rutland County over the past 25 years. In Rutland City, BROC Community Action, the Rutland Community Cupboard, and the Salvation Army were able to replenish food shelves in preparation for the increased demand for food during the summer months, along with our partners at Fair Haven Concerned. In addition, Poultney, Pittsford, Brandon and West Rutland shelves also were replenished with food donated through the drive, as letter carriers from every post office in the county participated that day. A tremendous amount of gratitude goes to Chris Greeno and our local Letter Carriers Union Branch #495 for organizing the event and Letter Carriers’, page 7

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CAPITOL QUOTES “Part of his warning is that we need to stand guard against diminishing our own checks and balances in America. We can no longer take the stability of our democratic institutions for granted. I am deeply concerned when I see this Administration trying to undermine a free press, diminish the authority and independence of our courts, hamper independent law enforcement investigations, and manipulate the truth. And the Republican leadership in Congress has stood silent. That is as serious a threat as I have seen in my decades in the Senate.” Said U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and vice chairman of the Appropriations Committee, on Monday, May 15, responding to warnings made by James R. Clapper Jr., the former director of national intelligence.

“We have been noticing that the members that we have in [Vermont Health Connect plans] are using increased services at an increased rate.” Said Don George, the chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, the state’s largest health insurer, which has recently asked state regulators to allow it to increase premiums for people using plans on VHC by an average of 12.7 percent starting Jan. 1. That’s the most requested since the insurer began offering exchange plans in 2014. BCBS plans cover about 70,000 people. MVP Health Care, which covers the remaining 10,300 commercial customers using Vermont Health Connect, is requesting a 6.7 percent average premium increase.

“Today President Trump announced the establishment of a commission by executive order to investigate the presence of voter fraud in elections. Despite continued assertions by President Trump that widespread voter fraud, in the millions, occurred during the 2016 election, there has been no evidence that any widespread voter fraud has occurred... The President’s unsubstantiated statements may actually undermine our elections process by demoralizing voters from believing in the integrity of our participatory democracy... The flawed mandate of the Commission...seems to suggest that the real purpose of the Commission is to provide justification for more efforts to intimidate and suppress voter participation.” Said Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos in a statement May 12 on President Trump’s executive order establishing a commission on election integrity.

Health plan: Advocating for savings via teacher’s health plans continued from page 6 teachers and school staff. The resulting net savings of $26 million annually will provide enormous property tax relief for Vermonters. Rep. Scott Beck, R-St. Johnsbury, put forth an amendment to allocate these savings to the education fund for this purpose. Last week, a broad and bipartisan coalition of 52 Republicans, 16 Democrats, and six independents came together in support of the governor’s plan. That we were able to garner significant support from across the aisle demonstrates the importance of the issue. If legislators are to keep the promise of affordability to Vermonters, then we cannot miss out on this once in a lifetime opening to reduce the tax burden. Unfortunately, the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association opposes the proposal because it does not want to surrender its

power to negotiate contracts on behalf of school employees. Pandering to this influential special interest group, House

union and volunteer local school boards. As leader of the House Republican caucus, I encourage readers to

THE 20 TEACHERS’ CONTRACTS THAT HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED SO FAR HAVE NOT PRODUCED UNIFORM SAVINGS. THEREFORE, WE CAN BE SURE THAT THIS APPROACH WILL NOT MATCH THE TOTAL SAVINGS UNDER THE GOVERNOR’S PLAN. Democratic leaders are alleging that the plan hurts the union’s collective bargaining rights. This is false. Teacher and employee salaries, and other work-related considerations such as time off, will continue to be negotiated at the local school district level. Importantly, the new plan will provide health coverage equity for educators across the state, and restore balance at the bargaining table between the powerful teachers’

participate in this consequential debate and endorse the governor’s proposal to save millions each year. I am committed to collaborating with my fellow legislators and the governor’s office to promote such innovative and cost-effective measures that will go a long way toward reviving our economy and making Vermont affordable home for all. Rep. Don Turner, R-Milton,House Republican leader.

Letter Carriers’: Thank you Rutland County for successful drive continued from page 6 collecting food donated throughout our region once again this year. They volunteer their extra labor and time to make sure that the mail is delivered and the donations are picked up. Heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who were on hand to

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help sort and distribute donated items to the various food shelves, including students and staff from the 77 Park Street program. Special thanks as well to our local media and businesses for supporting the event. Cordially,

Caprice Hover, United Way of Rutland County Tom Donahue, BROC Community Action Ashley Bride, Fair Haven Concerned Kelly Giancola, Rutland Community Cupboard Cpt. Maureen Lawliss, Salvation Army

Bellerjeau drew strength from nature

continued from page 3 She spent much of her life between Vermont and Raleigh. Bellerjeau deeply loved Vermont. The mountains, the fields, the birch trees drew her there every year. The Brandon Gap seen from the old family farm was her favorite view on earth. Since childhood she had vacationed and lived on the cherished farm. In 2014 the farm was sold. That, said Bellerjeau, was the saddest moment of her life. Her love of travel began at an early age, with epic road trips not only to Vermont, but across the country and to Europe. She visited her friends and family often by train or car. She THE BRANDON GAP was happy to go solo or in groups. Packing the SEEN FROM THE OLD car precisely was a Bellerjeau family tradition. She was softly spiritual, deeply connected FAMILY FARM WAS with the way we belong to the earth through HER FAVORITE VIEW light and love. Nothing was more important to her than perceiving the divine in all things, ON EARTH. through love and happiness. She belonged to Unity of the Triangle, and was a former prayer chaplain. Family surviving her are: her two daughters Robin Randall Barrows with her husband Joseph W Butters of Raleigh, and Michelle Krystyn Bellerjeau of Burlington, Vt.; her two brothers, William Randall Bellerjeau of Altamont, N.Y., and Paul Young Bellerjeau of Watsonville, Calif.; her many dear cousins, including Peter and Barbara Welanetz, Hannah and John Ineson, Susan Chang, Rick and Michel-Ann Bellerjeau, Carol and Dave Caffery, Roy and Marilyn Layton, Marion and Richard Lloyd, Beth Knauer, Nancy Layton McBride, and Dorothy Knauer. She was devoted to her nieces and nephews. She had an extensive tribe, an extended family through multitudes of friends. She was an epic correspondent, writing letters nearly every day. Postcard racks were left empty wherever she traveled. Her dedication to her far-reaching circles was a great joy. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Unity of the Triangle, 5570 Munford Road, Raleigh, N.C. Following the service, the family will receive friends and family in the fellowship hall for a time of celebration of Harriet Bellerjeau’s enormous life. A summer celebration will be held in Brandon, Vt. All are invited to visit her beloved town, to feel her spirit in her favorite landscape. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers would be welcomed to a foundation dedicated to her love of design, art, nature and the preservation of all things good. Her foundation will be created to support charities and organizations such as the JC Raulston Arboretum, North Carolina State University Landscape Architecture and Horticulture program scholarships, as well as others. Condolences may be shared at cremationsocietync.com.

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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT Figure Drawing

6 p.m. Chaffee Art Center hosts figure drawing sessions, 6-8 p.m. Live model. Bring drawing materials & paper pad. Boards & benches provided. Advance registration required to 802-7750062. Members $10; Non-members $15. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. chaffeeartcenter.org

Bingo

6:30 p.m. Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Wednesdays 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.

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WEDNESDAY Bikram Yoga **

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6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. & 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

prompts and guidance from facilitator Joanna Tebbs Young. All writer styles and skills welcome to Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. $15 members; $20 public. RSVP required to 802-775-0356. Info, chaffeeartcenter.org.

Screenagers

7 p.m. Screening of film “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age” sponsored by Rutland High School’s CyberYou club, held in RHS theatre, 22 Stratton Rd., Rutland. Tickets $7.50 at the door. Info, screenagersmovie.com.

Ron Powers Discussion

7 p.m. Castleton author/Pulitzer Prizewinner Ron Powers gives discussion and signs copies of recent book “No One Cares About Crazy People: The Chaos and Heartbreak of Mental Health in America.” At Castleton Community Center, 2018 Main St., Castleton. Free, open to public, handicapped accessible. Discounted books available, with proceeds going to community center.

Song Circle

7:15 p.m. Song circle and jam session at Godnick Adult Center, 7:15-9:15 p.m. Welcomes singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Donations welcome. Info, 802-775-1182.

RAVNAH Clinics **

8:30 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/food care clinics: 8:30 a.m. Dorset Area VNA & Hospice; 9 a.m. Rutland Sheldon Towers; 11 a.m. Rutland Linden Terrace. $10 foot clinic. No appt. needed. Info, 802-770-1536.

THURSDAY

Story Time

10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Small, intimate group. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Learn to Knit **

10:30 a.m. Green Mountain Fibers holds Learn to Knit classes Wednesdays through end of May, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn basic knitting skills, cast on, knit and purl stitch, cast off. Free with purchase of yarn and needles; $10 to others. 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. Info, 802-775-7800.

Active Seniors Lunch

12 p.m. Killington Active Seniors meet for a meal Wednesdays at the Lookout Bar & Grille. Town sponsored. Come have lunch with this well-traveled group of men and women. $5/ person. Info, 802-422-2921. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.

Farmers Market

3 p.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is back outside for the summer! Depot Park, in front of Walmart, downtown Rutland. 3-6 p.m. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.

Lego Club

3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library offers Lego Club every Wednesday during the school year, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 6 and up welcome. 2998 River Road, Killington. Info, 802-422-9765.

Author Talk

4 p.m. Author Melanie Finn talks about her life and reads from her book “The Gloaming” at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. 4-5 p.m Free, open to the public.

Rutland Wellness

5 p.m. Education and support for people who are struggling emotionally. Focus on tools and methods for improving our lives mentally and physically. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. 802-353-4365.

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m. The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend its weekly meeting. The club meets Wednesdays at the Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for a full dinner and fellowship. Call 802-7730600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

MAY 17

Bird Monitoring Walk

7 a.m. Audubon Society monthly bird monitoring walk at West Rutland marsh. Meet at W. Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 7 a.m. Note new time! It’s a 3.7 mile loop around marsh, or just go halfway. New birders, children, and non-members welcome. Binocs available if needed. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Smoking Cessation

9 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Regional Behavioral Health, 1 Commons St., Rutland, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Story Time

10 a.m. Maclure Library offers two preschool story hours, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Parents and care givers are encouraged to bring children from birth to 5 years old. This is a great chance for children to socialize and parents / care givers to make new friends, share concerns, joys, ideas, and experiences and to learn from other parents. Today, Rutland Parent Child Center hosts. Snacks, crafts, stories, open playtime, dance, songs. Info, 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Story Time

10 a.m. Story time at the West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring your young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. Info, 802-4382964.

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368.

Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets Thursdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.

RAVNAH Clinic

10 a.m. RAVNAH blood pressure/food care clinic: Maple Village, 72 Pine St., Rutland. $10 foot clinic. No appt. needed. Info, 802-770-1536.

Level 2 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Level 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Youth in Arts Spring Dinner

6 p.m. Pentangle Arts invites community to Youth in Arts Spring Benefit Dinner at Cloudland Farm. Three course farm-to-table meal, sneak peak of next year’s program, performances by members of WUHS Jazz Funk Band. RSVP by May 10, $100 per person. 802-457-3981. pentanglearts.org.

Bridge Club

6:30 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Info, 802-228-6276. 1 Deer St., Rutland. Please join.

Paying for College Workshop

6:30 p.m. VSAC hosts paying for college workshops, learn about FAFSA changes to maximize financial aid rewards. Today, Mill River Union High School, in the media center. Free, open to the public. Get the info you need, parents and students! Info, vsac.org.

GKWC Meeting

6:30 p.m. Greater Killington Womens Club hosts 53rd annual meeting and social at home of Janina Curtis, club president. Vote on award disbursements, elect officers, and stay for informal mixer (members and guests welcome). Refreshments provided. RSVP to evite.me/DeFygMxCeU. Info, swcvt.com.

Interplay Jazz Jam

7 p.m. Interplay Jazz Jam, 7-10 p.m. at ArtisTree, 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. Jazz lovers, join for a musical retreat. Like an open rehearsal, but anything can happen and the music is bound to be fabulous. Register at interplayjazzandarts.org/jam-sessions/.

Historical Society Presentation

7 p.m. Pawlett Historical Society presents Shawn Harrington, curator of Manchester Historical Society, sharing photos and knowledge about marble industry in southern Vt. Held at Chris Monroe Chapel, Pawlet Cemetery, Cemetery Hill Rd., Pawlet. Free, open to public. Info, 802-645-9529.

Author Appearance

7 p.m. Phoenix Books Rutland welcomes author Laurie Forest for a book talk on her first book, “The Black Witch.” Free, open to all ages. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.

Comedy Fundraiser

8 p.m. Homeless Prevention Center hosts comedy fundraiser at Franklin Conference Center, 1 Scale Ave., Rutland. Open to the public. Buy tickets at 56 Howe St., Rutland, or at the door. Info, 802-775-9286.

FRIDAY

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

MAY 19

Thursday Hikers

9 a.m. Walk along a section of the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail from West Pawlet to West Rupert. Easy. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Godnick Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland, to car pool. Bring lunch. No dogs. Contact Bob Perkins, 802-773-0184.

VSO’s Fiddlesticks **

9 a.m. Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Fiddlesticks string trio will give performances at three local schools: 9 a.m. Poultney Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. Wells Village School; 1:30 p.m. Mettawee Community School. Info, 802-864-5741 ext 14.

Story Hour

10 a.m. Promoting early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Stories, songs, movement, craft. No registration. Ages 2+. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10-10:45 a.m. 773-1860.

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Community Pancake Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Free community pancake breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. at Sherburne UCC, “Little White Church” on Route 4, Killington. All welcome.

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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

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9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 12 p.m. 1 hour Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Metal Art Classes

9 a.m. Fletcher Farm School offers class in metal: Explorations in Metal Clay, May 19-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Explore the creative process of wearable art (jewelry making). Register at fletcherfarm.org or 802-228-8770. 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow.

Spring Rummage Sale

10 a.m. Black River Good Neighbor Services spring rummage sale at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Clothing, housewares, books, linens, furniture and more. Proceeds benefit local food shelves and financial assistance programs.

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7:30 p.m. Young classical musicians from Vt and Upper Valley high schools showcase performing artistry in Chandler’s annual The Next Generation program. Adults $16, students $10. Tickets 802-728-6464, chandler-arts.org. 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

Nor’Eastern Showcase

7:30 p.m. Actors’ Rep Theater presents 11th annual Nor’Eastern Showcase at Brick Box at Paramount Theatre. $20 limited seating. Join in celebrating 11 years of ART’s work with new plays and their playwrights who are winners of this year’s play writing contest. See and then discuss with the three playwrights their plays giving the playwrights feedback. Be part of fostering new work. Info, paramountvt.org.

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Magic: the Gathering

3:30 p.m. Kids’ yoga with Heather at Roger Clark Memorial Library, Pittsfield. 3:304:30 p.m. RSVP to 802-746-4067. 40 Village Green, Pittsfield.

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The Next Generation

10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Join for stories, songs, activities. Babies and toddlers welcome! Info, 802-422-9765.

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3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering after school Fridays, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 422-9765.

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 1 hr. Bikram hot; 9 a.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot; 4 p.m. hot power flow. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-7476300.

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Killington Section GMC

10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club holds hike, Spring Lake Ramble, a moderate 4-5 mile hike. Meet in Main St. Park, Rutland at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Or meet at Cuttingsville Post Office at 9:30 a.m. Bring water and a lunch. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather. Info, 802-492-2244.

Spring Rummage Sale

Open Gym

11 a.m. Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All ages welcome. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

Basket Party

11 a.m. Poultney Woman’s Club will hold a Basket Party at the town elementary school on Allen Street. Doors open 11 a.m.; drawings begin 1 p.m. Entry ticket $5; additional tickets $2. 175+ baskets. Refreshments available for purchase. A special drawing for a Hubbardton Forge Lamp, Telescope Chair, Cooler Bag and $100 cash tree will be raffled.

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Century Count XXII Birding

6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. First time is free! Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, social opportunity to be with friends! $10/ hour for members; $14/ hour for non-members. Info, 802-773-1404.

Rough & Tumble

7 p.m. Rough & Tumble concert at ArtisTree. Americana-folk duo are a compact team of close harmonies, versatile instrumentation, and deliberate songwriting all presented with a nudge of the elbow and a tongue in the cheek. $15 admission; cash bar. 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret. artistreevt.org.

8 a.m. Rutland County Audubon Society annual attempt to count 100 or more species at Rutland County birding hotspots - Extreme birding! Meet at W. Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8 a.m. Go full day or part day. Bring lunch. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

Spring Bird Nature Walk

8 a.m. Guided walk to look for and identify birds during Early Bird Nature Walk at Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell. Gather at the museum at 8 a.m. With bird expert Sue Wetmore. Info, 802-948-2000. Admission $5 adults; free under age 15. Mount Independence Rd., Orwell.

Mixed Level Yoga

8:30 a.m. Mixed level yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Farmers Market

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9 a.m. The Rutland Downtown Farmers Market is back outside for the summer! Depot Park, in front of Walmart, downtown Rutland. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info and vendors, vtfarmersmarket.org.

Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle Sale

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 9 A.M.

9 a.m. Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) is site of Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle Sale, fundraiser for VFFC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment, children’s activities, local food menu, and the tag sale. Vendors get a table at meadowsquier@gmail.com. Info, vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org. 251 West St., Rutland.

12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Info, 802-228-6276. 1 Deer St., Rutland. Please join. 12:55 p.m. The Paramount Theatre screens Live in HD from The Met, on the big screen, Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. This week, encore performance of “L’Amour De Loin.” $23/ adults; $10/ student tickets at paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland. Run time 3 hours, with 30 minute intermission.

Clothing Bag Sale

2 p.m. Clothing bag sale at St. Alphonsus Hall, US Rt. 7, Pittsford. $10 a bag. 2-9 p.m.

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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Devil’s Bowl Spring Green

6 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway asphalt track racing season begins (rescheduled from earlier this month) with Spring Green 117: ACT Late Models, NASCAR Weekly Divisions, kids bike races. Adults $20, seniors $18, teens $5, kids free. Pitts $30/$40. 2743 Rt. 22A, West Haven. Track line: 802-265-3112

FOLA “Cats” Screening

7 p.m. FOLA presents streaming of Broadway musical “Cats” in Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. Free, open to all. Donations appreciated. Info, 802-228-7239. 37 S Depot St, Ludlow.

Mom’s Movie Night

7 p.m. Mom’s Movie Night at Roger Clark Memorial Library, 40 Village Green, Pittsfield. Sorry, no kids! RSVP to 802-7467-4067.

Nor’Eastern Showcase

SUNDAY MAY 21

Misc. Sale

9 a.m. Fair Haven Concerned hosts a sale at Yorkmont Auto Auctions, 799 S. Main St., Fair Haven. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clothing, bedding, food items, and more.

Plant Sale

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9 a.m. Fletcher Farm School offers class in metal: Creative Metalworking, May 20-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Theme of making a garden animal. Register at fletcherfarm.org or 802-228-8770. 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow.

Women’s Pickup Basketball

8 a.m. Upper Valley Aquatic Center and Second Growth hold 5th annual Spina-Thon fundraiser at UVAC, 100 Arboretum Lane, WRJ. Spin indoors, outdoors, or on motorcycle. Get info at uvacswim.org/pricing/financial-aid.

Metal Art Classes

Bridge Club

6 p.m. Adult women’s pickup basketball Friday evenings, 6-9 p.m. at Vt. Police Academy, 317 Academy Rd, Pittsford, VT. Info, 802-483-6500 x 17. Free! March 3-May 12.

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8 a.m. Rutland County Humane Society spring yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cheney Hill Community Center, 339 Cedar Ave., Rutland Town. New and slightly used items for sale. Half price sale begins at noon, bag sale 1 p.m. Drop off donations May 17, 4-6 p.m., May 18, 4-7 p.m., May 19, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Info, 802-483-9171 ext 203.

4 p.m. Opening reception for Fertile Ground: A Spring Group Art Exhibit, in the Mezzanine Gallery at Norman Williams Public Library. Local artists on hand. Light refreshments served. 4-5:30 p.m. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

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Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. Bikram hot. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle Sale

9 a.m. Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) is site of Reuse, Repurpose & Recycle Sale, fundraiser for VFFC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment, children’s activities, local food menu, and the tag sale. Info, vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org. 251 West St., Rutland.

9 a.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Downtown Car Show. Begins 9-11 a.m. with race cars on display at Ground Round Restaurant (former Ponderosa) parking lot, Route 7 in front of entrance to Diamond Run Mall. Show moves to Center Street and Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland, at 11 a.m. See cars up close, meet drivers. Red Knights arrive downtown at 12:30 p.m. for Blessing of the Bikes. 2 p.m. cards rev the engines and rumble through Downtown in a parade. Info, devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

10 a.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

Spring Rummage Sale

10 a.m. Black River Good Neighbor Services spring rummage sale at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow. Today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothing, housewares, books, linens, furniture and more. Proceeds benefit local food shelves and financial assistance programs.

Killington Bone Builders

Preschool Story Time

Open Swim

Learn to Knit **

10 a.m. Bone builders meets at Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd., Killington, 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Free, weights supplied. For info, 802-422-3368. 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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

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.

90th Birthday Tribute

2 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library welcomes community to join in celebrating the life and work of Erwin Fullerton of South Woodstock, for a 90th birthday tribute. 2-4:30 p.m. His classmates from the various memoir writing groups over the past decade will read excerpts from his writings which include two published memoirs. Refreshments served. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

Motorcycle Blessing

Smoking Cessation

Basket Raffle

Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Moms

10 a.m. Red Knights and All Saints Anglican Church hold annual Motorcycle Blessing Scenic Ride and BBQ. Begins 10 a.m. at Ground Round (formerly Ponderosa) 559 Route 7, Rutland. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Kick stands up at 11 a.m. $10 per bike, $5 for the BBQ. Info, vt3@redknightsmc.com. 11 a.m. Basket raffle at Fair Haven Legion. Doors open 11 a.m. Tickets pulled at 1 p.m. $5 admission includes one sheet, 25 tickets. $2 additional sheets. Benefits Kimberly Griffin’s funeral and other expenses. Info, 802-779-8091. 72 S Main St, Fair Haven.

5 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program for pregnant mothers, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Women’s Healthcare, 147 Allen St., Rutland. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Gentle Yoga

Vt. Humanities Event

Documentary Screening

1 p.m. Castleton Free Library hosts a Vermont Humanities Council event: “Wolf Peaches, Poisoned Peas, and Madame Pompadour’s Underwear: The Surprising History of Common Garden Vegetables” presented by Rebecca Rupp. Free, open to public. Light refreshments served. Info, 802-468-5574. Main St, Castleton.

Classicopia: Violin Voyage

3 p.m. Classicopia: Violin Voyage, a passionate and tune-filled program of music from around the world, at ArtisTree. $18 advance, $20 at the door. Age 18 and under free. artistreevt.org. 2095 Pomfret Rd., S. Pomfret.

Dismas House Dinner Auction

3 p.m. Rutland Dismas House annual benefit dinner and auction at the Holiday Inn, Route 7, Rutland. Honoring Marsha Fonteyn. Master of ceremonies TJ Donovan; honorary chair Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman. Live auction feature Middlebury get-away, Yankees tickets, vacation week for 10, Killington season pass, and more. $60 tickets at 802-775-5539 or dismasofvermont. org/rutland.

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call 802-797-4045 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. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland

TUESDAY MAY 23

6 a.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. 1 hour Bikram hot yoga; 9 a.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga; 4 p.m. hot power flow; 5:30 p.m. 1.5 hour Bikram hot yoga. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300. 8:30 a.m. Level 1 & 2 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

CCC road:

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. Call for more times & info, 802-773-7187.

Yin Yoga

8:30 a.m. Yin Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Family Playgroup

Bikram Yoga **

Level 1 & 2 Yoga

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 1 P.M.

10 a.m. Annie’s Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - collaborative artist group welcomes all levels, interests, mediums. Free. In memory of Ann Wallen. Info, 2991777.

MAY 22

12 p.m. Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 1.5 hr. hot Bikram yoga; 12 p.m. hot yin; 6:15 p.m. 1 hour hot Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. Info, 802-747-6300.

KIDS’ BIKE RODEO AT GIORGETTI PARK

Art Workshop

MONDAY

Bikram Yoga **

Citizenship Classes

Jazz on the Town

8 p.m. Singer Sara Evans is confident, sexy, and creatively empowering. See her perform from new album “Slow Me Down” at Paramount Theatre. Tickets $26-$56 at paramountvt.org. 30 Center St., Rutland.

11 a.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at Rutland Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

7 p.m. Maclure Library hosts documentary showing of “Alice’s Ordinary People.” The documentary about Chicago Freedom Movement tells the story of Alice’s early advocacy in equal housing, school integration and Operation Breadbasket which became Operation Push in 1971. 840 Arch St., Pittsford. Free, open to the public. Info, 802-483-2972.

4 p.m. Nisht Gerferlach Kelzmer Band performs free, family concert at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Refreshments provided. Donations gratefully accepted. Info, 802-468-5125.

Sara Evans

Smoking Cessation

5 p.m. Gentle yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

Klezmer Band

6 p.m. Pentangle Arts presents Jazz on the Town at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Sit back and enjoy an evening of music featuring the Woodstock Union High School/Middle School Jazz Funk Bands, with special local and regional guest performers Fred Haas, Michael Zsoldos, Sonny Saul, Jared Henderson and Lee Fish. $10 adults, $5 students, $20 families. 31 the Green, Woodstock. Info, pentanglearts.org.

10:30 a.m. Green Mountain Fibers holds Learn to Knit classes Tuesdays through end of May, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn basic knitting skills, cast on, knit and purl stitch, cast off. Free with purchase of yarn and needles; $10 to others. 259 Woodstock Ave., Rutland. Info, 802-775-7800.

4:30 p.m. Rutland’s stop smoking program, including patches, gum, and lozenges, at RRMC Foley Cancer Center Conference Rm. on Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register at 747-3768 or rrmc.org. Free!

Kiwanis Bike Rodeo

1 p.m. Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling club, and Rutland Parks and Rec Dept. host free bike safety day for kids up to age 13 at Giorgetti Park, 2 Oak St. Ext., Rutland. 1-4 p.m. Must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Road safety course, mountain bike skills course, bike checks, helmets provided. Bring your bike! rutlandrec.com/bikerodeo.

10:30 a.m. Norman Williams Public Library holds 45-minute story time for kids ages 3-6 featuring three, thematically related books along with craft or activity reinforcing theme. 802-457-2295. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

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10 a.m. Rutland Co. Parent Child Center holds playgroup, at Mount Holly Town Library, Belmont. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Informal gatherings for families who share a common thread of wanting a supportive experience for their child. For info, rcpcc.org.

Bone Builders

10 a.m. Bone builders meets Tuesdays at Mendon Methodist Church basement. Info, 802-773-2694.

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BBB 101

12 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library offers BBB 101: Better Business Bureau Basics, 12-1 p.m. A discussion on its mission, how consumers can utilize free services and made educated, informed decisions. BBB presenter Amy Schram discusses. 802-457-2295. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

TOPS Meeting

5 p.m. TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 85 West Street, Rutland. Weigh-in 5-5:25 p.m. Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. For additional information call Robin at 802-483-2967.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m. Level 1 Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. Info, killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

5:45 p.m. Vinyasa flow yoga - all levels, everyone welcome! With Whitney Berra. Meditative and heat building flow of movement with breath, to cultivate strength, space, and grounding. $10 for non-Mountain Top guests; 6 classes $50. Call to sign-up or drop-in. Yoga Studio at Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Chittenden. 802-483-2311.

Legion Bingo

6:15 p.m. Brandon American Legion, Tuesdays. Warm ups 6:15 p.m., regular games 7 p.m. Open to the public. Bring a friend!

Chess Club

7 p.m. Rutland Rec Dept. holds a chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill not only to the youth but adults as well. The club will teach anyone who is willing to learn. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.

Summer short-cut to reopen for season prior to Memorial Day

continued from page 2 down causing it to melt later and thus take longer to harden, he noted. Carrara will personally grade the town road to the first gate and then the 3.3 miles that the state oversees to the Plymouth/ Route 100 gate. (To check on the exact reopening date, check out the town’s website shrewsburyvt.org.) “The gates at Route 100 and Black Swamp are usually closed around the first week of November. The closure at the North Shrewsbury end is later and related to its use as a snowmobile trail (keeping

vehicles off the trail and damaging the groomed surface). We’ve chosen actual dates/target times so that it’s more predictable to people who use the road and they can make plans accordingly,” Thornton said. Asked about hiking the Shrewsbury Peak Trail and Black Swamp Trail (to Shrewsbury Peak), Thorton said, “We ask hikers not to hike trails when muddy. High elevation trails are particularly vulnerable during mud season.” The good news is that “They ‘open’ for Memorial

Day” and by that time the road will be open to vehicles to access the respective trailheads. The historic CCC Road, which was cut by the Civilian Conservation Corps troops lodged in North Shrewsbury and Plymouth in 1934, was closed for two years after Tropical Storm Irene took out several sections, necessitating culvert work and significant rebuilding on the steep Plymouth side. It didn’t reopen until June 2014, which was a great relief for local residents and commuters as

well as sightseers and those travellers with GPS who use the winding dirt road as a shortcut. Drivers should be aware that there are several places where the road is narrow and two vehicles cannot pass, i.e. it is essentially to a one-lane road, which requires a vehicle to pull over to allow another to proceed. Caution and vigilance are required to negotiate sections and hairpin turns, but the scenic views and glances of wildlife make it worth going slow, as do the hikes to Shrewsbury Peak.

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Local trails:

Courtesy of city of Rutland

A rendering of the new municipal swimming pools planned in Rutland.

Rutland pool:

Bid accepted, pool expected to open next summer.

continued from page 4 He suggested a possible solution for the lack of a bath house, at least in the short term, would involve renting trailers for the roughly 2½ months that the pool is open. Sharon Davis, president of the city’s Board of Aldermen and a member of the finance board, said at the meeting Wednesday that additional funds may be left over from the pool’s construction that could help pay for restrooms and changing area. “We think the rec committee will continue to pursue options to come up with a solution for the building,” Davis said. The new pools are expected to opening at the park in the summer of 2018.

Mountain bike system to be expanded off Route 100

continued from page 1 gram reflects a strong collaborative relationship. “The grants I have successfully applied for and been awarded are very strong due to the collaboration efforts between so many organizations, the support of the U.S. Forest Service, KMBC, and Vermont Mountain Bike Association,” she said. “Receiving the second grant and monetary commitment from the KMBC and U.S. Forest Service has made the dream a reality.” The trails initiative was developed to achieve the goals of the Killington Parks and Recreation master plan and the town’s economic development and tourism strategic plan, which

[MUSIC Scene] WEDNESDAY MAY 17

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern

FRIDAY MAY 19

BOMOSEEN

Irish Night w/ Craic Agus Ceol

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

RUTLAND

KILLINGTON

9 p.m. Center Street Alley What Dude Open Mic

THURSDAY MAY 18

LUDLOW 6 p.m. The Killarney

Irish Session w/ Members of Gypsy Reel

George Nostrand

8 p.m. The Foundry The Heavily Bros

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern The Kowalskis

RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose Aaron Audet

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre Nor’Eastern Showcase #11

KILLINGTON

SOUTH POMFRET

8 p.m. The Foundry

7 p.m. Artistree

POULTNEY

STOCKBRIDGE

8 p.m. Taps Tavern

11 a.m. Wild Fern

Blue Jay Way

Open Mic w/ Jon-Carl Smith

RUTLAND 9 a.m. Spartan Arena

Houlagans MC presents 2nd annual Swap Meet & Bike Show

12:55 p.m. Paramount Theatre

9 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

9:30 p.m. The Killarney

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

Karaoke w/ Tenacious T

7 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

RUTLAND

Rough & Tumble

7:30 p.m. Franklin Conference Center Stand-up to Homelessness: A Comedic benefit w/ Rich Williams, Ryan Kenyon & Michael Ray Kingsbury

9 p.m. Center Street Alley Throwback Thursday

NORTH POMFRET 6 p.m. Cloudland Farm

Youth in Arts Spring Benefit Dinner

SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree

Interplay Jazz & Arts Jam Sessions

STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m Wild Fern Rick Redington

7 p.m. Artistree STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. The Wild Fern The Dubois

TINMOUTH 8 p.m. Community Center May Contra Dance with the Shrewdberries from Shrewsbury w/ Lausann Allen calling

SATURDAY MAY 20

BRANDON 7:30 p.m. Brandon Music Caroline Cotter & Emily Mure

7:30 p.m. Town Hall

Bill Powers presents Forest Dale’s Banjo Factory

BOMOSEEN 6 p.m. Iron Lantern Heart to Heart

MAY 22

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern SOUTH POMFRET

MONDAY LUDLOW

The What Dudes

Jazz on the Town

Open Mic w/ Tom Irish & Karaoke w/ Bob Hudson

6 p.m. Red Clover Inn

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre

Nor’Eastern Showcase #11

WOODSTOCK

DJ Dance Party

WOODSTOCK

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre

MENDON

POULTNEY

Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

L’Amour de Loin

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

Jazz Trio

Classicopia: Violin Voyage

Jamie Ward: Piano & Vocals

SUNDAY MAY 21

Open Mic

RUTLAND Jenny Porter

WOODSTOCK 8 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant Open Mic w/ Brian Warren

TUESDAY MAY 23

BRANDON 7 p.m. Town Hall

Kevin Thornton’s Movie: “Death in the Wilderness: A Love Story”

KILLINGTON 11 a.m The Foundry Brunch w/ JD Tolstoi

5 p.m. The Foundry Oak Totem

9 p.m. JAX Food and Games

LUDLOW 7 p.m. The Killarney Trivia Night

POULTNEY 9 p.m. Taps Tavern

Bluegrass Jam w/ Poultney Bluegrass Society

Local’s Night w/ Duane Carleton

RUTLAND

8 p.m. Center Street Alley

3 p.m. Holiday Inn

9:30 p.m. Downtown Tavern

Rutland Dismas House Dinner & Auction

8 p.m. Paramount Theatre

Trivia

Open Mic

Sara Evans

WOODSTOCK

9:30 p.m. The Venue

6 p.m. Little Theater

Open Mic w/ Chris Pallutto

Underground Ministries w/ Speaker Nate Mispel & DJ Casey

both call for more trail offerings as a way to provide additional amenities for tourists and residents and support the development of Killington’s year round tourism economy. This trail project is a component of a larger initiative to develop a state-wide connected mountain bike trail system with the Vermont Mountain Bike Association and to make Killington a mountain bike travel destination. The master plan is to connect the Woodstock area through Killington and north to Rochester, in addition to connecting Killington Resort Mountain Biking, the Killington Community Trails, and the Green Mountain Trails in Pittsfield. The project will support the state comprehensive outdoor

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recreation plan as well as numerous regional and local land and resource management, recreation, and economic development plans by supporting the growth of the yearround tourism economy and enhancing the quality of life for regional residents and visitors. “The new trails being built this year will include two miles of intermediate level trails reaching the top of the slope above the current trails,” said Brooke Satchared of Morristown-based trail builders, Sinuosity. “There will be lots of impressive rock features, a scenic view of Kent Pond, and a nice long downhill.” Construction of new trails and a new parking lot will begin in July 2017, with crews from Sinuosity, town employees, and volunteers.

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• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun the MOVIE diary

SUDOKU

By Dom Cioffi

Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.

This week’s solution is on page 23

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Member of Jamaican religion 6. Explodes 12. “Walter White” produced this 16. Promo 17. In a harmful way 18. Aluminium 19. Cerium 20. Female title 21. Singer DiFranco 22. Beloved alien 23. Free agent 24. Tax 26. Change 28. Heaviness 30. Third note of the solfège 31. Printing speed measurement 32. Pouch 34. Brew 35. Female of a horse 37. Platforms 39. Type of hemline 40. “Traffic” actor Guzman 41. Counts on 43. Inhabitant of Media 44. Pitcher’s statistic 45. Beloved dish __ and cheese 47. An association of criminals 48. Samarium 50. Describes an action 52. About oviduct 54. Holy fire 56. Audio frequency 57. Stephen King novel 59. Rocky peak 60. South Dakota 61. Gallium 62. Larry and Curly’s buddy 63. One-dimensionality 66. Soldier 67. Act of foretelling future events 70. Envisaged 71. Establish by law

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A high-profile kidnapping case captured the country’s attention over the last few months. It involved a 50-year-old Tennessee teacher who left his wife and children (and grandchildren!) to run away with his 15-year-old student. It took authorities over a month to track the couple down in a remote California forest, thwarting his attempts at relocating the duo to Mexico. On the surface it looks as if the teen went willingly, but child psychologists who specialize in these situations are convinced that the girl was manipulated and brainwashed over a long period of time. It’s a sad, complicated affair that has ruined and will continue to ruin the lives of both families. Kidnapping has been around since the dawn of mankind and will undoubtedly stick around as long as humans feel the need to manipulate one another. The earliest recorded kidnapping in the the United States occurred in 1754 in Charlestown, N.H. (ironically, only a short drive from the Green Mountains of Killington). The incident involved Susannah Willard Johnson and her family as well as a couple neighbors. At the time, the French and Indian War had just broken out so tensions were high. Charlestown was a very remote northern enclave that had few inhabitants. Life was difficult for the colonists who lived there, due to the tough winters and constant threat of Indian attacks. On the night of Aug. 29, 1754, Susannah and her family gathered together with some neighbors for SNATCHED a celebration that lasted into the night. They were feeling joyous since they had just received word that any threat of the war reaching them would be delayed son, who had been inducted into the Abenaki tribe as until the following spring. a member. However, in the early morning hours of Aug. 30, Susannah’s husband was eventually allowed to while the Johnsons were asleep, an armed Abenaki travel back to New England for two months in order party raided the enclave, abducting Susannah, her to obtain ransom money. Unfortunately, he could not husband, her sister, her three children, and two make it back in time so upon his return he was thrown neighbors. The Indians stole all the food available and into jail along with several other family members. They remained imprisoned for the next two years. then set fire to the Johnsons’ home. Finally, in June of 1757, Over the course of the ONCE THEY REACHED THE next few weeks, the family Susannah’s petition to the was marched through the governor of Quebec allowed INDIAN VILLAGE IN QUEBEC, wilderness of northern New for the family’s release. They THE FAMILY WAS SOLD INTO England and into Quebec. were traded to the English in During this time, Susanreturn for valuable French SLAVERY ONE BY ONE. prisoners. By December of nah, who was nine months pregnant, gave birth to another daughter. Luckily, the 1757, the family (except for Susannah’s husband, who was forced to serve out his entire prisoner term) were Indians took pity on her, allowing her to ride horsefinally back in their home country, having been held back while the others were forced to walk. captive for a little over three years. Once they reached the Indian village in Quebec, Forty-two years after the kidnappings, Susannah the family was sold into slavery one by one. Eventudecided to write an account of their ordeal, referencally, only Susannah and her infant daughter and youngest son were left. Soon Susannah and her ing surviving letters, notes and a diary, as well the daughter were also sold as slaves, leaving behind her memories of her family and fellow captives. A local Charlestown lawyer ghost-wrote the publication. Titled “A Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Johnson,” the book was published in 1796 in Walpole, N.H. A second edition, expanded and revised by Johnson herself, was published in 1807 and printed by Alden Spooner in Windsor, Vt. This week’s film, “Snatched,” also features a kidnapping, although this one was far less intriguing than Susannah Johnson’s. Starring Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer, “Snatched” chronicles the ridiculous abduction of a mother and daughter while they vacation at an exotic getaway in South America. While Schumer is arguably the funniest woman around right now and Hawn has all the chops to deliver top rate comedy, neither can survive the flimsy storyline they were forced to follow. In the end, the writers failed the duo, forcing them to deliver antics that were far less than comedic. Check this one out if you’re a fan of either actress, just don’t be surprised if you walk out with few laughs under your belt. A cloistered “C-” for “Snatched.” Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

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How to improve alertness during the workday A long workday can be both mentally and physically draining. As a result, office workers and professionals whose jobs are more physically demanding than office work may find themselves less alert at the end of the workday than at the beginning. A loss of alertness as the workday draws to a close might be unavoidable. But professionals whose sense of alertness begins to dwindle in the thick of the workday might need to take steps to improve their alertness to protect themselves from injury and to ensure the quality of their work does not suffer. 1. Avoid caffeine in the late afternoon. Some professionals rely on caffeinated beverages such as coffee or energy drinks to combat afternoon drowsiness. While that afternoon caffeine fix might provide an immediate, if temporary, jolt of energy, it might also affect a person’s energy levels the following day. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that caffeine consumed as early as six hours before bedtime can significantly disrupt sleep. Professionals who reach for a cup of coffee in the late afternoon might get a sudden boost of energy, but their energy levels the following day might be lower due to a poor night’s sleep.

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Combat the afternoon slump and improve productivity with these four tips. 2. Avoid high-fat foods at lunchtime. Foods that are high in fat should always be avoided thanks to their connection to a host of health problems. Such foods also negatively affect energy levels when consumed in the middle of the day. The University of Rochester Medical Center notes that the body digests and absorbs high-fat foods very slowly. That means workers

who eat high-fat foods for lunch won’t get the afternoon energy boost that low-fat, healthy lunches will provide. 3. Snack healthy. Professionals who find themselves needing a snack in the mid- to late-afternoon can sate their hunger and give themselves an energy boost by snacking healthy. Avoid snacks like potato chips that tend to be high in fat and low in nutrition. Foods

that are high in fiber and/or protein can provide a longer energy boost and quell the afternoon hunger pangs at the same time. Fresh fruit and Greek yogurt fit the bill. 4. Change your workout schedule. Regular exercise improves short- and long-term health while also increasing daily energy levels. Professionals who include exercise in their daily routines yet still suffer from a lack of alertness in the afternoon may need to alter their workout schedules. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that participants who were assigned afternoon exercise programs during work hours reported increased productivity versus those who were not assigned afternoon workouts. If working out in the afternoon is not feasible, avoid working out too late at night, as the National Institutes of Health note that exercising within two to three hours of bedtime can disrupt sleep, ultimately having a negative impact on energy levels the following day. Professionals who find their alertness levels waning in the afternoons can combat such drowsiness in various ways. Syndicated from Metro Creative Connection.

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Killington Resort to host new mountain running series Seven race events offer runners varying courses, challenges KILLINGTON—On Aug. 19 and 20, athletes from near and far will converge on Killington Resort for the inaugural 2017 Under Armour Mountain Running Series. Created for trail running novices and professionals alike, this trail running series provides racing experiences in beautiful mountain environments of three of the most iconic resort destinations in the United States, including Killington Resort. Race course locations offer diverse climates, different distances and varying elevations, and terrain built to push athletes to find the edges of their potential. The series will make a stop at Killington Resort, touting a peak elevation of 4,241 feet and covering an expansive seven peaks. What differentiates the UA Mountain Running Series is that courses in their entirety will take participants on off-the-beaten-paths of mountains in national forests where runners will encounter everything from rocky paths in high alpine surroundings, forests of evergreens and aspens, to open meadows and mountain streams. Each single race course presents a truly unique trail running experience for participants of all levels. Killington Resort race offerings: • 50K – A single loop course where runners will conquer the entire mountain, because “The Beast” is big. Offering 10,075 feet of total elevation gain, from the low side of the course at mile 16 and 1,172 feet elevation, to the high point of 3,994 feet at mile 22.6, runners will see all of the outstanding views Killington provides. • Marathon – A two loop course highlighted with iconic views along the ridge at 3,860 feet will show the beauty of Killington, and some explanation as to why it’s called “The Beast.” A 9,578 foot elevation gain challenges runners on a route of dense forest trails Trails, page 27

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Women get muddy and love it during the Dirty Girl Mud Run held in Killington.

Killington Resort invites women to get dirty for a good cause KILLINGTON—On July 8, Killington Resort invites women to participate in the Dirty Girl Mud Run, one of the world’s largest women-only mud runs to raise awareness for breast cancer. The resort officially announced the event May 9. Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funds more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease, and its local affiliate Komen New England is the official beneficiary of the 2017 Dirty Girl Mud Run at Killington. “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Dirty Girl Mud Run to help raise critical funds to support our neighbors who are fighting breast cancer,” said Lori van Dam, CEO of Susan G. Komen New England. A portion of registration fees go to Komen New England, and all female participants will have the opportunity to organize a team, fundraise, dress up, win prizes and of course make memories.

“We are excited to have Komen New England as a partner this year, and we are going to switch up the race flow with a new course design that hits new zones of the mountain,” said Jeff Alexander, events and sponsorships manager for Killington Resort. “It will be quite dirty!” The Dirty Girl Mud Run is a 5K muddy obstacle course created to inspire women to run, walk, climb, jump and launch their way, hand-in-muddy-hand, to an unabashed sense of accomplishment. The Dirty Girl Mud Run and Komen New England partnership is a female-focused event designed to encourage women to get together, get a little muddy and support a worthy cause. Participants are encouraged to make it a girls’ weekend or family trip with discounted lodging and 20 percent off daycare, Adventure Center one-day passes and mountain bike tickets and rentals for participants and family members are valid Saturday and Sunday July 8-9. For more information visit godirtygirl.com/killington.

QUESTION: Brad and Logan are playing in a tournament. On the 15th hole, Brad’s tee shot rests in a water hazard. The ball is playable but it lies directly behind a stone, which has broken away from a retaining wall within the hazard. Brad knows that because the wall is an

He agrees that the wall is an immovable obstruction and relief is not allowed without penalty. Once the stone became detached its definition changed to a movable obstruction, and may be moved without penalty. See USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf, 2017-

immovable obstruction, he will be penalized if he takes relief from it. He says because the stone is now a movable obstruction, he may change the position of the ball without penalty. Is Brad correct? ANSWER: Logan, always a rules professional, says that Brad is correct.

2018, 24/6. Golf clinics continue on Saturday mornings, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Private lessons can also be arranged by calling GMNGC, 422-4653. Remember, the swing’s the thing and continuous improvement is what it’s all about.

Public reminded not to disturb spawning sea lamprey in Connecticut River drainage The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding anglers and the general public to avoid disturbing spawning sea lamprey that may currently be found in the Connecticut River and several of its tributaries. “Sea lamprey are native to the Connecticut River basin and play a vital role in the ecosystem,” said Lael Will, fisheries biologist with Vermont Fish & Wildlife. “Vermont is also home to a separate population of non-native sea lamprey that are actively controlled as a nuisance species in Lake Champlain. Confusion can arise over the differing management goals for these two populations of sea lamprey. We believe it’s important to highlight and contrast the conservation value of Connecticut River sea lamprey, educate the public, and encourage folks to do their part to protect this important population of fish.”

“If you happen to see a spawning sea lamprey or a carcass, don’t be alarmed,” added Will. “The fish provide a number of important ecological benefits and are considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in both Vermont and New Hampshire.” Each year sea lamprey spawn during the spring in the main stem of the Connecticut River as far upstream as Wilder Dam, as well as in many of its tributaries including the West, Williams, Black and White Rivers. Upon returning to freshwater to spawn, adult sea lamprey are non-parasitic and die shortly after spawning, and their carcasses play a critical role in cycling important marine nutrients into freshwater ecosystems. In the Connecticut River, larval lamprey live in freshwater the first few years of their lives, remaining sedentary and burrowed in sandy substrate while filtering

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detritus from the water for nutrition. At around 5 years of age, they transform into juveniles and emigrate to the ocean where they attach to and feed on fish as parasites. While existing for over 350 million years in the Atlantic, anadromous sea lamprey have co-evolved with their oceanic hosts and are considered to be in balance. Among other efforts, Vermont Fish & Wildlife has been working to improve fish passage facilities within the Connecticut River drainage to enable native sea lamprey to successfully complete their migrations to spawning habitat. “In 2016, the dams at Vernon and Bellows Falls passed about 5,500 and 1,600 sea lamprey respectively, and our goal is to continue to improve fish passage and flows on the river to not only help lamprey spawning, but to support all migrating fish species,” Will said.

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Devil’s Bowl Speedway car show heading to Downtown Rutland Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND—The city of Rutland will once again host the cars and stars of Devil’s Bowl Speedway at the annual Devil’s Bowl Downtown car show Sunday, May 21. Stock car racing machines and local drivers will be on hand for the

fun, free, and family-friendly event in the heart of Vermont’s third-largest city, which coincides with the city’s annual Blessing of the Bikes charity event. The day begins at Rutland’s Ground Round Grill & Bar, the site of the former Ponderosa Steakhouse on

U.S. Route 7. Racecars will be on display from 9-11 a.m., and then the show moves to Center Street and Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland at 11 a.m. Fans can see the cars up close, meet the drivers, and greet the Red Knights as they arrive around 12:30 p.m. for the annual Blessing of the Bikes. The show wraps up in dramatic fashion at 2 p.m., as the engines fire up and the city streets rumble with a parade of racecars. Best Appearing Car awards will be decided at the event, and all drivers who attend with their racecars will receive 10 bonus points toward the 2017 Devil’s Bowl Speedway track championships. The car show will be followed by an open practice session on the Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, 4-6 p.m. Grandstand admission is free for the practice session, and pit passes are $20. Devil’s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven. For more information, visit devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com or call 802-265-3112.

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Rutland gardeners share green thumb Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.— RUTLAND—The Rutland Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale will take place Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. until plants are sold. The sale will be located in front of the Hull Maynard Hersey Insurance

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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, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salads 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

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Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, with the Mountain Top Dining Room & Tavern enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine from seasonal salads, local artisan cheeseboards to filet mignon, the menu is sure to tempt your taste buds. Choose from 12 Vermont craft beers on tap. Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner. Wednesday nights, Burger & Brew. www. mountaintopinn.com 802.483.2311

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VFFC hosts two-day reuse, repurpose and recycle sale Join Us Wednesday, May 24th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. For a Sip and Savor $25 per person We welcome Oregon Wine Maker Thomas Houseman of Anne Amie Vineyards for a special evening of tastings featuring selections of red and white Willamette Valley vintages paired with Plymouth Artisan Cheese and Light Bites created by Executive Chef Todd Raymond of 506 Bistro.

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May 20-21, 9 a.m.— RUTLAND—Since the Vermont Farmers Market moved to its summer location, the Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) location is open and ready for a new venture. The venue is opening its Farmers’ Hall doors May 20-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to host its first big gala of the season, a reuse, repurpose & recycle Sale, a fundraising event to support VFFC with its work in rebuilding and growing the agricultural economy of the region. Entertainment, children’s activities, and a local food menu will be offered by the new VFFC community kitchen

crew in the new Farmers’ Hall kitchen. Raffles will take place throughout the weekend. It’s rain or shine. Looking to downsize? This is a great opportunity to show support of VFFC and sell items not being used. Reserve a space to sell or donate items starting Wednesday, May 17. Indoor vendor space is available for $75; $50 is refundable if all items are removed by 4 p.m. Sunday. To sign up, email meadowsquier@gmail. com. Vendor forms are also available at the Wednesday and Saturday markets. For info, visit vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org.

Vermont’s finest (and only) Klezmer band to perform free concert in Rutland Sunday, May 21, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band will perform a free concert at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. The whole community is invited to hear the soulful, stirring music of the Jews of Eastern Europe, with its foot-tapping rhythms and Dixieland influences, which promises to have people dancing in their chairs and more often, on the dance floor. It’s a family event, all welcome. The music can be jazzy, melancholy, thoughtful and ecstatic—sometimes in the same tune. The band plays songs from the golden age of New York’s Yiddish Theater as well as freilachs, bulgars and other lively instrumentals that display the Dixieland influence on immigrant musicians. Nisht Geferlach translates as “Relax, it won’t kill you.” Formed in 1981, the Nisht Geferlach Band has been playing regularly in northern New England, upstate New York and Montreal at festivals, performing arts centers, community events, colleges, and on radio and TV. Refreshments will be provided. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, contact marthalmolnar@gmail.com or 802-468-5125.

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Learn to identify (and see) spring birds in guided nature walk at state site Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m.—ORWELL—Take a guided walk on the wild side to look for and identify birds during the annual early bird nature walk at Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, May 20. Gather outside the museum at 8 a.m. with leader and bird expert Sue Wetmore of Brandon. Many birds fly through the Lake Champlain corridor as they make their way north with the spring.

Wetmore will show participants the world of birds and discuss their habitats and habits. There’s a chance to see anything from the small birds to a bald eagle. Every year the group tries to spot and add a new species to the list of birds seen on Mount Independence. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Since it’s bird watching, no pets will be allowed. The fee is $5 for adults and free

for children under 15. The site opens regularly for the season Saturday, May 27. Mount Independence, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 497 Mount Independence Road, six miles west of the intersections of Routes 22A and 73 near Orwell village. Carefully follow the signs. For more information, visit historicvermont.org/sites or call 802-759-2412.

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The Next Generation showcases amazing young talent at Chandler Friday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH— On Friday, May 19, 25 young classical musicians from high schools and home-schools in 11 towns across Vermont and the Upper Valley will showcase their performing artistry in Chandler’s ninth annual NPR “From the Top” look-alike program, “The Next Generation.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. There will be a reception to greet the artists following the performance. For this concert, the area’s top music teachers recommend students whose accomplishments deserve special recognition, and this performance will feature those students who were selected after a competitive audition. Several of this season’s youth have performed in

past “The Next Generation” performances. On the program will be opera arias, a piano trio, a string quartet, a concerto for cello, a duo for flute and piano, works for solo piano and piano four hands, solo viola, solo violin, solo flute, and flamenco guitar. The composers represent a range from the early 1600s to the late 20th century and include Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Lalo, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, Chaminade, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, plus a few others. Tickets are available at 802-728-6464 and online at chandler-arts.org. Advanced reserved seating tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for students. Chandler Music Hall is located at 71-73 Main St., Randolph.

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VSO musicians to perform in area schools Thursday, May 18—RUTLAND COUNTY—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Fiddlesticks string trio will present performances at three Rutland County schools on May 18: 9 a.m. at Poultney Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. at Wells Village School; and 1:30 p.m. at Mettawee Community School. Members of Fiddlesticks are: David Gusakov, of Bristol, violin; Hilary Hatch, of Leicester, violin and viola; and Bonnie Klimowski, of Fairfax, cello. They also bring “Godzilla,” the bass fiddle, with them. Their dynamic performances are designed to introduce children to the most important members of the symphony orchestra and to make some of the key concepts in classical music-making come alive. Longtime members of the VSO, the performers are funny, friendly, interactive—and wonderful musicians. These performances are part of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s statewide SymphonyKidseducation program, which reached over 26,000 schoolchildren last year with 278 presentations serving 175 schools in 141 different towns. The VSO’s traveling ensembles visit all corners of the state as part of an outreach program known as the Lois H. McClure Musicians-in-the-Schools Program. These lively concerts are met with overwhelming enthusiasm, as the musical ambassadors spread the word that classical music can be fun. For more information, call 802-864-5741 ext. 14 or email eleanor@vso.org.

BRGNS to hold spring rummage sale May 19-21—LUDLOW—Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow Friday and Saturday, May 19-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will feature clothing, housewares, books, linens, furniture and more. “We’ve been stockpiling good quality items for several months and will have something for everyone,” said Audrey Bridge, executive director of the organization. “We will have the tables piled high and the prices marked low. We can always use more merchandise, but we can also use volunteers to help set up and staff the sale, and lots of people to donate baked goods for the bake sale. New this year, we will have a grill set up and lunch items available for customer purchase including hot dogs, hamburgers and maybe more.” Black River Good Neighbor Services holds a spring and a fall rummage sale each year to sell gently used items donated by the community. Proceeds from the sale are used to purchase food for the food shelf or are used for financial assistance programs in the community. BRGNS also runs a thrift store at 37B Main Street in Ludlow, behind the Ludlow Community Center. For more information or to volunteer, call 802228-3663.

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Fletcher Farm offers two metal May 19-21—LUDLOW—The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, which runs Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, announces upcoming classes. Located at 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow, the school offers hundreds of classes to the public annually. Explorations in Metal Clay will be offered May 19-21. This class is designed for individuals of all levels to fully explore the creative possibilities of metal clay. Begin with rolling, texturing, layering and embellishing metal clay to create intriguing and varied pendants and earrings. Explore stone setting, hollow forms and rings. Create and finish several beautiful pieces of wearable art in sterling and fine silver. Creative Metalworking will be offered May 2021. With the theme of making a garden animal, the student will explore metal mediums (steel, copper) and ways to cut, bend, and fasten metals to create a finished piece. The instructor includes a quick intro to gas (oxy-acetylene) welding. This may lead to a

Comedy fundraiser to aid homeless community members Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Homeless Prevention Center is hosting a comedy fundraiser Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. at the Franklin Conference Center located at 1 Scale Ave. in Rutland. The Homeless Prevention Center is a non-profit dedicated to ending homelessness in Rutland County. The organization provides direct client assistance to carry out its mission of providing services to re-house those experiencing homelessness. Support services include case management, service coordination, landlord/tenant mediation, money management and in most cases financial assistance for lease up expenses. The work of the Homeless Prevention

Center is supported by grants; however, there are situations where the needs of the individual or family do not meet the requirements of the grant, for example: personal needs (hygiene), mattresses, bed linens, startup furniture. Rebounding from homelessness is especially challenging for children. In 2016, the organization served 267 unique households, and 358 people. Minor children account for 41 percent of the people served through its services. This event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the Homeless Prevention Center, 56 Howe St., Rutland, or at the door. For more information, contact 802-775-9286 or deborah@hpcvt.org.

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School art classes sculpture welding class where students can learn sculpting methods using steel and copper as a medium in the round and for structural purposes. Each class runs 9 a.m.4 p.m. daily. Registration may be made online at fletcherfarm.org or by calling the school at 802-228-8770. For more information, visit fletcherfarm.org.

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Individuals of all levels can create jewelry such as this pendant in an instructive class at Fletcher Farm in Ludlow. Courtesy of Phoenix Books Rutland

Substance abuse discussion to help public understand the challenge of opiate addiction Tuesday, May 25, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Communities across the state have been facing the challenge of opiate addiction. Faith Stone, director of the West Ridge Center, will present an overview on this important issue Tuesday, May 25, 6- p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Rutland. Among the topics to be discussed are the dangers of substance abuse; how opioids differ from one another; the impact of addiction on the community; treatment options such as methadone and suboxone replacement; and current treatment resources that are available. A panel discussion featuring substance abuse experts from West Ridge and the Rutland City police will follow the presentation. This free event is open to professionals working with addiction, individuals undergoing addiction treatment who want more information, and family and community members who want to gain more insight into addiction and the recovery process. Refreshments will be provided. Advance registration is required by visiting rrmc.org or calling 802-772-2400.

Author Laurie Forest discusses debut novel in Rutland Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m., author Laurie Forest will appear at Phoenix Books Rutland to discuss her new young adult novel, “The Black Witch.” The book is about Elloren Gardner, the granddaughter of the last prophesied Black Witch, Carnissa Gardner, who drove back the enemy forces and saved the Gardnerian people during the Realm War. But while she is the absolute spitting image of her famous grandmother, Elloren is utterly devoid of power in a society that prizes magical ability above all else. Evil looms and the pressure to live up to her heritage builds. Everything Elloren thought she knew will be challenged and torn away. Her best hope of survival may be among the most unlikely band of misfits … if only she can find the courage to trust those she’s been taught to fear. Laurie Forest lives deep in the backwoods of Vermont, where she sits in front of a wood stove drinking strong tea and dreaming up tales full of dryads, dragons and wands. “The Black Witch” is her first novel. This event is free and open to the public. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center Street in Rutland. For more information, call 802-448-3350 or visit phoenixbooks.biz.

Broadway musical “Cats” to be featured in Ludlow Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will present its second streamed Broadway musical, “Cats,” Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. “Cats” is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” by T. S. Eliot, and produced by Cameron Mackintosh. The musical tells the

story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life. The first performance of “Cats” was in 1981. As of 2016, “Cats” is the fourthlongest-running show in Broadway history, and was the longest running Broadway show in history from 1997

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Three Rutland County students recognized in art competition U.S. Representative Peter Welch, D-Vt., hosted the the Congressional Art Competition at Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, and recognized three local students. Eli Sanderson of Center Rutland, a student at Long Trail School, won for his piece, “Powder Daze.” Kristen Drew of Wells, a student at Poultney High School, won for “Fire in the Forest.” Matthew Harte of Ira, a student at West Rutland School, was recognized for his piece, “Chickadee.” The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art competition. Students submit entries to their U.S. representative’s office and local artists in each district select the winning entries. The winning pieces are displayed for one year in the tunnel leading from the three House office buildings to the U.S. Capitol.

Fair Haven contemplates reviving an old hydro dam FAIR HAVEN—The Rutland Herald reported last week Fair Haven’s town energy committee hopes that an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will induce the state to take interest in the town’s ability to produce hydroelectric power from a dam on the Castleton River. Since the town’s founding, the river’s kinetic energy was

harnessed to draw nails, grind flour, saw wood, and saw and mill slate, as well as roll, slit, and forge iron. Engineer Jay Boeri estimated the dam could enough hydroelectric power to offset the amount used for the municipality’s basic needs: water and sewer, offices, town garage and maybe enough for the town’s grade school. The town owns the

current dam after acquiring Vermont Structural Slate’s interest. Brad Stevens is negotiating to sell land on both sides to the town. Given permit approval and continuing positive projections, the town’s next step is to vote on a bond for construction costs. Richards projects the earliest possible date for that vote is November 2018, as part of the general election.

Budgets, Act 46 unification passed in western Rutland County; some education positions hard to fill Voters in Castleton, Fair Haven, Benson, Orwell, and West Haven cast their ballots May 9 to approve the Fair Haven Union High budget, 615-511. Fair Haven voters passed the budget for Fair Haven Grade School, while Castleton and Hubbardton voters approved the budget for the Castleton-Hubbardton Supervisory Union. Some of these voters also cast their ballots on a longer-term issue. Fair Haven voters changed the course of their participation in the Act 46 merger. In March the electorate declined participation in the Slate Valley Modified Unified Union District. In May they had a change of heart, voting 234-124 in favor. Castleton voters also approved the merger, 315-259. For the Castleton component, it was a second approval. In March they had approved the merger 360-290. The Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union held off on filling vacant positions until the results of this round of voting came in, Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union superintendent Ron Ryan said May 11. Filling teacher vacancies has become increasingly difficult in recent years, Ryan observed. “The educational field is becoming older; we’re seeing more retirements.” Comparing this year’s applicant pool

shows a marked decrease in the number of applications. “Ten years ago, we received hundreds of applications” for every open elementary position, but now that figure is down to about 50. “Only five to ten applicants are able, certified, and meet the requirements” for any position advertised, he said. The paucity of applicants is true of all regional supervisory unions, Ryan said. The scarcity is even more pronounced in special education, counseling, and specialty areas. “Good candidates are being scooped up quickly,” he said. Although Hubbardton voters took part in approving the Castleton-Hubbardton budget and about 93 percent of students from that town attend high school at Fair Haven, they did not participate in approving the budget for the Fair Haven high school. In the new district, they will be part of all budget decisions. Leadership in the new school district passes into new hands. In March, the school board chose Brooke Olson-Ferrell to take over the leadership this July. After 20 years at ARSU, and a total of 37 years in Vermont education, Ryan is not retiring. He is taking a new position with the Agency of Education. “I want to work,” he said, but he is ready and willing to give up nighttime meetings.

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18 arrested for sale of heroin, cocaine WINDSOR COUNTY—During the week of May 8, members of the Vermont Drug Task Force(VDTF) conducted arrest operations in Windsor County after several months of investigation. The Vermont Drug Task Force was assisted by the Springfield Police Department, the State Police Westminster Barracks, the Chester Police Department, and the Department of Homeland Security while executing these arrests. This enforcement action took place following numerous drug investigations into the distribution of heroin and cocaine in the greater Springfield area. On May 8, the VDTF conducted a search warrant at 33 Union Street in Springfield. The search warrant was issued after Detectives conducted numerous controlled purchases of heroin from the owner of the residence. The search warrant turned up a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The owner of the residence, Danielle Garceau, 37, was arrested for sale of heroin (three counts), selling/ dispensing of narcotics on school grounds (three counts,) and violation of conditions of release (two Police, page 30

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Project Vision is a model worth copying statewide State Drug Prevention Policy Director Jolinda LaClair praised Project Vision at the group’s May 11 meeting, saying it is a model that the state intends to reproduce across Vermont. Beginning in 2012, the group has grown to more than 300 individuals, representing more than 100 organizations. Newly appointed to oversee the 21-member Governor’s Opioid Coordination Council which held its first meeting earlier in the week, LaClair noted that many anti-opioid programs do not coordinate with law enforcement. Her new role is to bridge gaps between groups and agencies, especially state agencies, assisting in policy development, Alan Keays reported in VTDigger.

Students solve murder mystery Criminal justice students at the College of St. Joseph think they solved a previously open cold case, having investigated the suspicious death of Washington, D.C., attorney Robert Wone in August 2006. In a May 5 press release, the college announced that nine students taking the Criminal Justice Seminar course from Lisa Chalidze believe that no one killed the 32-year-old before he was found dead at the home of a college friend. The three men who lived at the house said they believed someone had entered the house and killed Wone. The students concluded that Wone died from wrongly practiced acupuncture.

Fish & Wildlife enlists public to fight invasives The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department encourages the public to learn more about invasive species and help combat their spread. Landowners can play an important role in controlling non-native, invasive plants such as knotweed and buckthorn, while boaters and anglers can help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species such as spiny water fleas and Asian clams. This spring and summer will provide opportunities for both groups to assist the state in combatting these species. Plants and animals not naturally found in Vermont are usually spread inadvertently by people. Absent natural predators or competition, invasives can outcompete native species and crowd them out, costing the nation an estimated $120 billion a year through agricultural damage, decreased property values, and lost tourism revenues. A new resource gives Vermonters information about how to easily identify invasive species and provides recommendations for removing them or preventing their spread. The LIEP program, short for “Locate, Identify, Evaluate and Prevent,” is an online tool landowners, boaters, anglers, and concerned citizens can use to prevent the spread of invasive species. “Becoming informed about invasive species around your home and property and taking the steps to remove or control them is incredibly important to support conservation efforts in Vermont,” said Dave Adams, a Fish & Wildlife biologist. Adams recommends that people remove nonnative,

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An ECO AmeriCorps member removing invasives at Lake St. Catherine State Park. invasive plants, such as barberry and honeysuckle, manually or spot treat them with herbicide. Wash tractors before moving to a new area and check hiking sticks for seeds and plant fragments. An avid angler himself, Adams reminds boaters to clean, drain and dry their boat and trailer after each use. “Everyone who loves the outdoors should take responsible and usually easy actions to protect Vermont’s landscape and important habitats,” said Adams.

Volunteers dig into Rutland beautification RUTLAND—A small army of Rutland Blooms volunteers made a big contribution to the ongoing beautification of the City of Rutland Thursday, May 11, planting 46 crabapple trees. The planting comes just days after a devastating wind storm wreaked havoc, toppling trees and causing considerable damage. “The timing was coincidental, but the storm definitely made today’s work more meaningful,” said Steve Costello, a Green Mountain Power vice president and organizer of Rutland Blooms, which coordinated Thursday’s project. “After so many spent the weekend cleaning up from the storm, it felt really good to be adding some new life to the city streetscape.” “From significant devastation to new life — it’s been a crazy week,” Mayor Dave Allaire said. “Though to-

day’s project was planned, it was nice to have it follow so closely on the heels of the storm and cleanup efforts.” Thursday’s work was completed by volunteers from GMP, Stafford Technical Center, Come Alive Outside, GE Aviation, VELCO and the City of Rutland. The crabapple trees were planted along Harrington Avenue in front of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, and nine “Sunset Red” maple trees will be planted by city staff near the new Ripley Road bridge connecting Business 4A with Dorr Drive. The trees were purchased with donations from GMP, Castleton University, and dozens of other businesses and individuals, and planted under the supervision of City Forester Dave Schneider. “The city suffered a lot of tree damage Friday night,” Schneider said. “We

lost some beautiful trees and many others were damaged, which highlights the value of Rutland Blooms. The program has allowed us to plant hundreds of trees over the past five years, trees we wouldn’t have been able to plant without the support of the program, volunteers and the business community.” Costello said the crabapples planted Thursday and hundreds more planted in recent years were chosen for the beauty of their blossoms, and because their full-grown height allows planting alongside streets and rights-of-way without conflicting with power lines. “They are a perfect complement to the streetscape,” Costello said. “The feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly upbeat and positive, and their beauty will only grow over time.”

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Hikers can help nesting peregrine falcons by avoiding 12 Vermont cliff areas this year.

Cliff tops and overlooks closed to protect nesting peregrines Hiking Vermont’s hillsides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend you check to see if the area you’re planning to hike or climb is open. Several cliff areas are currently closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. “Peregrine nesting is well underway this spring,” said John Buck, department biologist. “The falcons are very sensitive to human presence so we ask climbers and hikers to please maintain a respectful distance from all nests. These closures help people to choose an alternative route in advance.” Vermont Fish & Wildlife partners with Audubon Vermont to monitor the sites throughout the nesting season. These sites will remain closed until Aug. 1 or until the department determines the risk to nesting falcons has passed. Additional sites may be added to the closed list if nesting falcons choose new sites. • Barnet Roadcut (Barnet) – Route 5 pullout closed • Bolton Notch “Upper Upper West” (Bolton) – cliff closed to climbing • Bone Mountain (Bolton) – areas of cliff closed to climbing • Deer Leap (Bristol) – cliff-top closed • Eagle Ledge (Vershire) – cliff closed • Fairlee Palisades (Fairlee) – cliff-top closed • Hazens Notch (Lowell) – cliff closed to climbing • Marshfield Mountain (Marshfield) – areas closed to climbing • Mount Horrid (Brandon) – Great Cliff overlook closed • Nichols Ledge (Woodbury) – cliff-top closed • Rattlesnake Point (Salisbury) – cliff-top closed • Snake Mountain (Addison) – area south of pond at top is closed

“The areas closed include the portions of the cliffs where the birds are nesting and the trails leading to the cliff tops or overlooks,” said Buck. “In many cases the lower portions of the trails are still open, and we encourage people to get out with good binoculars or a scope to enjoy watching the birds from a distance. We will update the closure list as more nesting data are reported.” Last year saw a record nesting season for Vermont’s peregrine falcons, with more than 79 young birds successfully growing up and leaving the nest. “The peregrine’s recovery is a great success story,” said Margaret Fowle, Audubon Vermont conservation biologist. “The population continues to do well thanks to the efforts of our many volunteers and partners.” “We appreciate the public’s support in respecting the cliff closures,” said Buck. “The peregrine falcon was removed from the state endangered species list in 2005 due in part to people respecting the falcon’s nesting period. Continued respect for the falcon will help ensure that peregrines remain part of Vermont’s landscape.” What you can do to help Vermont peregrines • Respect cliff closures, and retreat from any cliff where you see peregrines. • Report any disturbance of nesting peregrines to your local game warden. • Report any sightings by calling Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department at 802-828-1000 or emailing fwinformation@vermont.gov. • Updated information on cliff closures is listed on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department website: vtfishandwildlife.com or by calling 802-8281000.

Roadwork: expect lane closures, milling, paving Route 73 Pike Industries’ subcontractor, J. Hutchins, will continue replacing drainage culverts through this week. They will be working near the intersection of Route 73 and West Hill Road and moving west on Route 73. J. Hutchins will also be cutting brush that is overhanging the roadway next week. Pike Industries will install underdrain along Route 73, beginning near the intersection of Route 73 and Route 100 and moving west to the intersection of Route 73 and Bingo Road.

The contractor is planning to work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. There is alternating, one-way traffic around construction activities. Route 4 Meanwhile, construction continues on the 15 miles of Route 4 between Mendon and Killington. Crews are scheduled to continue milling the road surface throughout the week of May 15. The milling operation is currently in the area of the Cortina Inn and moving easterly. It is possible that milling will reach the top of Sherburne Pass

in the early part of the week of May 15. Two way traffic will be maintained much of the time; however, stopped traffic and delays will occur intermittently. Drivers are advised to plan their travel time accordingly. Paving operations will continue to follow about four to six days behind milling operations. Crews are scheduled to continue paving in base course on milled surfaces throughout the week of May 15, weather permitting. By the end of this week paving crews will be in the vicinity of Sugar and Spice and pos-

sibly as far east as Wheelerville Road. Drainage, milling and paving operations will require lane closures in the location of these operations. One eastbound lane and one westbound lane will remain open to traffic throughout the lane shift. One-way alternating traffic may be necessary for brief periods in order to maneuver construction vehicles and equipment. Drivers are reminded to observe all signs, stay alert for flaggers and moving equipment, slow down, and exercise patience.

RUTLAND—Londonderry-based Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind has acquired the all product lines and assets of Rutland’s Vermont Maple Crafters. Founded in 2014 by Jackson Whelan and Lenny Montuori, VMC’s flagship hot sauce — Vermont Maple Sriracha — has become one of the region’s most popular specialty foods. The company’s product line includes several hot sauces, as well as roasted cashews and peanuts. Occupying 2,500 square feet at the Vermont Farmers Food Center on West Street in Rutland, VMC recently completed construction of a production kitchen, with bottling and packaging capabilities. Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind is run by Rob Hausslein of Londonderry and Andrea Ogden of Landgrove. They, along with their respective families, have been sugaring together for years and are originators of their own flagship product, Smoked Maple Syrup. “We’re very excited to be taking over where VMC left off in Rutland,“ said Hausslein. “It’s a great fit, and our prior collaborations have proven that Vermont Maple Sriracha and Sugar Bob’s Smoked Maple Syrup are a winning combination. We’re able to keep the existing

staff working seamlessly through the transition, and the kitchen that VMC built here is going to be a tremendous asset to our growing maple syrup business. We see synergy at all levels in this deal, and look forward to the creative opportunities that lay ahead.” When VMC founder Jackson Whelan relocated with his wife out West for a job opportunity, the partners decided the best thing was to look for a new owner. “Rob and his wife Ann, and Andrea and her husband John, have a great vision for the brand, and a great willingness to roll up their sleeves and get it done,” said Whelan. “We’ve admired their products for some time, and are very pleased they’ll be making good use of the facility that we built in Rutland and retaining our excellent staff.” Hausslein plans on maintaining an ongoing relationship with Whelan and Montuori as consultants to ensure a smooth transition and help develop new product lines. The private sale transaction took place May 5 with no interruption in business. “Thanks to all our customers that helped support us over the last few years.” said Montuori. “Wishing Rob and Andrea much continued success.”

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CSJ celebrates 58th commencement RUTLAND—Seventy discussed his views on the decline of civil students passed across the discourse and how graduates can best use stage at the College of St. Joseph’s their voice to disagree with the opinions of 58th commencement ceremony on others Saturday, May 13. “I urge each of you to listen to different CSJ President Lawrence Jensen conferred voices, to respect others when they speak degrees upon the graduates. Vice President and to weigh objectively the arguments they of Academic Affairs Dr. Robert Goddard put forth. You may not be persuaded. You led the procesmay become sional. more confident “SO, HERE’S MY PITCH: WE NEED Former Verin your own EACH OF YOU TO BE A PART OF mont Governor views,” DougJim Douglas las said. “But, OUR STATE’S FUTURE. WE NEED addressed in a democYOU TO LIVE AND WORK HERE, TO students, their racy, we can’t families, and delegitimize MAKE VERMONT YOUR HOME,” faculty and staff the thoughts DOUGLAS SAID. in attendance, of others. We speaking of some of Vermont’s greatest must allow them to be expressed. As many challenges and how graduates can help to have said through the years, the remedy for confront them – including the state’s declin- speech you don’t like is more speech.” ing population and its effects. The former governor continued, telling “So, here’s my pitch: We need each of you graduates that their impact on the college to be a part of our state’s future. We need should continue long after graduation. you to live and work here, to make “That’s consistent with a key pillar of Vermont your home,” Douglas President Jensen’s plan for the College of St. said. “To use your education Joseph. He wants to ensure that everyone to find meaningful work who studies here, everyone who works and perhaps create here, and everyone who’s been a part of additional jobs. We the college’s history will remain engaged in crafting the future of this fine institution,” need you to raise he said. “You will always be part of the CSJ your families here and to contribute family and I hope you’ll play a role in what’s to come. And I hope you’ll play a role as well to your commuin the future of our state and nation. We’re nity and state.” Douglas also counting on you.”

Castleton students reflect on years at University CASTLETON—On Saturday, May 13, Castleton seniors walked across the stage and received their diplomas from President Dave Wolk. Commencement ceremonies are a time-honored tradition signifying an important milestone in nearly every graduate’s life. After spending most of their lives in school and the past four years at university, students are now challenged with the task of creating lives and careers for themselves. It will be the least structured experience many have faced yet in their lives. In an article titled “Ready or not; 2017 grads talk about future plans,” published May 2 in the Castleton Spartan student newspaper, student Nicole Webster speaks with seniors just prior to Commencement Day. Here is an excerpt from her story: Even if they don’t want to leave, seniors seem to have plans laid out for the future for the most part. In 2015 only 20 percent of Castleton seniors who took the exit survey had jobs at the time of graduation. In 2016, 57 percent of Castleton seniors had jobs at the time of graduation and 74 percent of the class took the exit survey. Eighty percent of those with jobs were in their field at the time of graduation. Renée Beaupré White, director of career services, doesn’t know why the jump occurred but thinks the Class of 2017 is about normal for a graduating class. “Many have jobs and quite a few students have applications out. Some are planning to take gap time; others have gotten into graduate programs or are waiting to hear back from graduate programs. It’s pretty typical,” she said. Some of the students with jobs that she mentioned include Daniel Warnecke, who will be working for the Lake Bomoseen Lodge; Jennifer McGuorick, who will be in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y.; Bowen Lord, who will be working for the Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vt., and Alexander Denton who will be working for Spring Lake Ranch. Another student heading right into the work force is Emma Blaiklock, who is going to be an area coordinator at Clarkson University in upstate New York. “I was feeling terrified. I’ve been in school for 16 or so years of my life and spent four of them here. I feel like I’ve just found my niche here in the last year and a half and felt like things were starting to work out here,” said Blaiklock, adding. “I’m not feeling hopeless anymore.” Much of Blaiklock’s experience for her job after

graduation has come from her time as a senior community advisor at Castleton. She did her internship with Residence Life after realizing she didn’t want to do something with the Department of Children and Families or any other typical social work internship. Another social work major from the senior class is heading right into her field. Shannon Halnon knew she needed to take a year off before starting her master’s so she started applying for jobs. “Around February break I started applying to all the open jobs and I finally received a job this month. I will be working in the social work field as a community resource advocate at a health network in New York,” Halnon said. Communication majors are holding their own as well when it comes to getting jobs lined up for after graduation. Alex Brownell was offered a full-time job because of her internship with PEGTV. “I will be working with Access, which is their weekly news magazine. I’m actually feeling very excited and I think that’s just because I have a plan. I know if I didn’t know what I was doing I would be very nervous and unsure but since I know what I’m doing and doing what I love I’m very excited and just enjoying my last few weeks,” she said. Brownell credits the school with helping her find what she wants to do in life. “Castleton has shaped me in the best way because I found what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be while I was here. I went into Castleton and graduated as a completely different person and I truly thank Castleton and my professors for helping me along the way,” Brownell said. Halnon agreed, saying her internship and the leadership that she’s learned at Castleton have made her the person she is and helped her in finding her career and even feeling ready to leave Castleton, but she was nervous about graduation not long ago. “A month ago if you had asked me how I felt about graduating I would have been stressed and not had a clue, but now that I have a job set in place I’m excited and looking forward to starting a new chapter,” she said. Not all students have jobs, but they’re not as willing to talk about the future as students with jobs lined up. Beaupré White has advice for those who are nervous to step out into the “real world.” “Be proactive. Be persistent. Reach out to Career Services at any time. We help alum and current students. Finding a job is a job,” she advised.

Getting more Vermonters to go to college By Sen. Bernie Sanders

The good news is that Vermont has one of the highest high school graduation rates in the country; fully 88 percent of our kids leave high school with a diploma. All of us – parents, educators, community members and most of all, our hardworking students – should feel great pride in that accomplishment. The bad news is that Vermont is close to the bottom in terms of college enrollment rates. While nearly 75 percent of high school seniors say they want to pursue postsecondary education, just 53-59 percent (depending on the survey) actually enroll. Not surprisingly, the gap is widest for students whose parents didn’t attend college, students from low-income families, and students with disabilities. Fifty years ago, if you received a high school degree, odds were that you could get a decent job and make it into the middle class. But that has changed. While not all middle-class jobs in today’s economy require a college degree or other forms of post-high school education, an increasing number do. Moreover, the median worker with a bachelor’s degree will earn almost $1 million more over their career than the median worker with a high school diploma (the figure is $360,000 for the median worker with an associate’s degree). Yet, while the U.S. once led the world in college graduation rates for young people, today we are in 11th place. We are falling further behind because the ever rising cost of college requires many students to take on a mountain of debt. This year, nearly 70 percent of graduating college students will have some debt, and the average debt exceeds $30,000. We are placing a very heavy burden on our young people, before they even apply for their first jobs. In the richest country in the world, everyone who has the ability and the desire should be able to get a higher education. That is why I introduced the College for All Act, which would eliminate tuition and fees at public colleges and universities, and substantially reduce student debt. But in Vermont, cost is not the only reason for low college enrollment rates. If you’re the first person in your family to go to college, as my brother and I were, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the college application and Bernie, page 26

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The pole shift continues By Cal Harrison, a.k.a. “Mother of the Skye”

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Capricorn Moon. This week, let’s skip the preamble; it’s one of those days when the ‘scopes are going to have to justify my existence all by themselves.

Proctor:

I have also come to the realization that it’s insane to try to analyze the stars when there is so much to suggest that we are in the middle of a pole shift! Simply enjoy this weeks’ ‘scopes and hold on for what’s to come!

Town manager challenged

continued from page 2 Per state statute, a town manager is responsible for a number of key municipal duties, including supervision of all town employees, public buildings, the police and fire departments, parks and playgrounds, as well as assuming the duties of road commissioner, and is responsible for all budgeting, accounting and tax collection. Current Town Manager Stan Wilbur was hired in March 2012 as the town administrator at a salary of $52,000 after Stephanie Bourque left that position in June 2011. Once Proctor voters approved the hiring of a town manager, Wilbur was named interim town manager and the Vermont League of Cities and Towns appeared before the board offering assistance in the search for a qualified town manager. But a search was never launched. In the meantime, Wilbur has never had a contract with the town. According to the Proctor Town Clerk’s Office, Wilbur’s current salary is $68,157. Wilbur is a retired civil engineer with over 40 years of experience in facilities planning and design and construction engineering for state and municipal highway, water supply, wastewater treatment and other public works projects. He also has municipal government experience, serving as chair of the Tinmouth Select Board, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Transportation Committee, and the Tinmouth Board of Civil Authority. In the past, he has served in Shelburne as town moderator. But there have been several calls for Wilbur’s firing over the last two years by former select board members who said Wilbur is incompetent and not working in the best interests of the town. There have also been charges of favoritism with regard to bids on town projects. Wilbur’s most vocal critic was former selectman John Jozwiak, but he lost a bid for re-election to the board on Town Meeting Day after Selectman John Corliss filed petitions to run for both the one-year seat he was appointed to and Jozwiak’s three-year seat. After the votes were tallied, Corliss chose to occupy Jozwiak’s three-year seat, and Jozwiak was off the board. But Jodi Jones, one of the organizers of the petition drive, said the vote is not about individuals as much as it is about democracy. “Right now, we’re challenging the statute to see if that’s the town government we want,” she said in a phone interview Monday. “We needto look at this position because we’re using our tax money to fund this position, and duties were added.” To her point, Jones said that Proctor had plans to hire a marketing manager for an economic development project called the Proctor Prosperity Plan, which has stalled, as well as a grant writer. She said those duties were instead folded into the town manager position, raising his salary. Jones contends that those duties have not been acted upon. Jones has also been a vocal critic of Wilbur’s job performance, but insists that the push to re-examine the position is not about that. “This is not about people,” she said. “This is about our voting rights. This is not about personalities. This is about the law of the state and the voters’ rights to determine their government. This is not about anything other than statute and voters’ rights and democracy.” That said, Jones did acknowledge that petitioners may have signed due to their dissatisfaction with Wilbur. “But this title is in the voters’ hands and it’s up to us to authorize the Select Board whether we have this position or we don’t,” she said. “The search for a town manager wasn’t carried out. This is about our tax money being used to fund this position.” Jones plans to speak at the May 22 Select Board meeting, and said she will urge the board not to enter into any contracts while the vote is pending. If voters approve rescinding the Select Board’s authorization to hire a town manager, Jones said the position must be terminated within 30 days of the vote. An information meeting on the vote will be held on Monday, June 12 at Proctor Junior/Senior High School at 7 p.m. Voting will take place on Tuesday, June 13 at the high school. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aries

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

March 21 - April 20

June 21 - July 20

September 21 - October 20

December 21 - January 20

here is a smoke and mirrors dynamic that could be confusing the heck out of you. Not one to be anything but direct, you are oblivious when it comes to other people’s cloak and dagger activities. You seem to be caught in a web that is too good to be true. As you untangle what other people and their motives have to offer, it won’t take much to figure out that they brought every last one of their darker issues to this party. You have better things to do. Heads up! Before you sign your name to anything, take a good long look at the one(s) you’re about to jump into bed with.

here things go from here is hard to say. All your bases are covered. It doesn’t matter if you’re just patching things together or if you’re totally on top of them, getting back to basics seems to be the upshot of a lot of turmoil. For now, it might work best to stay out of other people’s business. There’s only so much you can do and in some cases, your input isn’t welcome at all. Let everyone stew in their own juice. Focus on your own stuff and see if you can get this vortex of positive energy you’ve created to dish out more of whatever your dreams are begging you to do.

hange is due. Life is about to snowball into something that surprises you. Those of you who aren’t in this for money and fame will fare better than those of you who think you’re finally on the road to whatever it is that those things mean to you. At this stage of the game there’s a fine line between the sincerity factor, and the piece that has “phony” written all over it. It’s hard for you to cut through the need to sugarcoat everything. Stay vigilant. You’ve got to be able to remain true to yourself at a time when your ego is ready trick you into just about anything.

etween one thing and another, the next few weeks will be about catching up. I see lots of expectations needing to be met. Some of them require more attention than others. Don’t get caught up trying too hard to do anything but manage your own affairs. At this point, there’s only so much you can do. The bigger picture has you looking at some time off. Take a deep breath and put on a Happy Face. You need to hold down the fort and figure out how to get your show on the road at the same time. Once you round the bend, you’ll be free as a bird for a while.

Taurus

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

fter more stress than anyone needs you’re coming out on the other side of a difficult time. If you keep waiting for the other shoe to drop it’s because there are a million reasons to think that it will. You’ve got about six more months to wade through what’s left of all of this. With a few more tests on the road ahead the best you can do is rely upon the ethics that got you this far. It could be looking like heck before you find out why you had to go there. As you move through this, hold fast to the truth. It’s all you have to go on and it’s the only thing that matters at a time like this.

ou can’t figure out why people insist on giving you a hard time. No matter what you do it’s not enough. Did it ever occur to you that this isn’t about you? It’s about time you realized that whoever’s out there busting your chops has a habit of putting everyone down just to make themselves feel better. The minute you decide that you’ve had it with this, the sooner they will disappear or change their tune. Within this friction the potential for growth is huge. Underneath it all the interference is illusory. In reality you’re at the starting gate. Nothing can stop you now.

hen it comes to people, your sixth sense will tell you more about what’s going on with them than their credentials. The invitation to team up could do more for them than it will for you. If this doesn’t feel right, avoid it. Aside from that, you’ve got other issues. The health of someone close has you wondering how to help. How that goes is ultimately up to them. At this point the fact that you care is doing more for them than anything else. Thoughts have wings, so spend less time worrying and be more conscious about how your fears affect both of you, and the situation.

very dimension of your life is in a state of flux. As much as it seems like everything is the same as it always was, out of this, a window is opening to the future. Life takes place in the heart before the dream shows up in the here and now. You’ve learned how to walk in two worlds well enough to manifest whatever your heart desires. After what looks like a long hard climb, something’s coming around. The only thing you could do to screw things up is miss the signals and/ or be too afraid to go for it. Whatever this is about, you are about to become an expert at it!

Gemini

Virgo

Sagittarius

Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

ow that your main issue is out of the way, it’s time to break through some of the problems that it was keeping at bay. As much as there is light on the road ahead, it’ll be a few months before you get around the forces that are assailed against you. This is nothing more than a testing period. You can take heart knowing that if your motives remain clear, you are all set. Staying in alignment will be easier for those of you who have nothing to lose. It is also vital that you pare your darker issues down to the bone, and gather strength from your heart and the remains of the past.

ou are in the catbird seat. At the moment it’s hard to tell how you got here, but whatever’s going on is lighting up your future in a big way. More than one person could be miffed at the fact that good things are happening, but that’s their problem. You never meant to step on their toes. It’s hard for others to realize that the only way to increase our power is to share it. On other fronts it’s time to make room for the fact that those closest to you are going through the mill. Be patient with whatever their process involves and don’t spend too much time playing therapist. They will be fine.

wish I knew what to say. Sometimes it’s hard to pin things down. In a few more months these changes will begin to make more sense. If you’ve gone off the deep end, or lost it in any way, things are bound to get gnarly. In some cases they already are. Taking time out to heal the things that have gotten out of control will only work if everyone involved is sincere in the wish to do so. You can’t fake it, and you can’t hide behind a wall of denial. You’re about to find out that life only works when we take the high road. Keep that in mind and the truth will set you free.

Mother of the Skye

ons of major and minor changes are bringing out the side of you that is good at swimming in the deep end of the pool. This is where you shine. And it’s a good thing you’re into it because you’ve got a tiger by the tail. Nobody prepares us for the things that we wind up doing. Take heart in the thought that all of us are winging it. There are no instructions. And what’s about to happen is already written on the walls of your heart. You don’t need me to tell you what to do because you figured out a long time ago that life is love, and everything happens from the inside out.

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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Brought to you by Blue Apron

Do you listen to podcasts? If so, have you noticed that pretty much every advertisement-supported podcast is funded by the same set of sponsors? These, in no particular order, are Blue Apron, Squarespace, Audible, Casper Sleep, Stamps.com, and Dollar Shave Club. The podcast is that rare example of a new medium, although of course that means only that it’s an elaboration of an old one: in this case, radio—liberated from top-down corporate control and geographical restriction by the democratic internet. Since anyone can make a podcast, there are now far more podcasts in production than TV shows. Can you imagine if the entirety of television programming was supported by six or seven companies? What if the purpose of TV was not to sell you stuff in general but to sell you some specific handful of products, again and again, forever? And what if these products were, in some important sense, not real products? The obvious thing that Blue Apron, Squarespace, Audible, Casper Sleep, Stamps.com, and Dollar Shave Club all have in common is that they don’t exist as tangible entities in the real world. Indeed, the guiding supposition of all seven services is that the place that we commonly recognize as “the real world” is a relic of centuries past, intolerably inefficient and basically nonsensical. Blue Apron is a subscription-based meal service that mails ice-packed boxes of pre-portioned ingredients, along with corresponding recipes, to home cooks who don’t have time to shop for groceries themselves. Casper Sleep is a mattress industry disruptor that circumvented brick-and-mortar showrooms by creating the “perfect,” one-size-fits-all mattress that, owing to a “unique compression machine,” just so happens to fit inside a shippable box. Stamps.com renders trips to the post office unnecessary by allowing customers to print stamps at home. Dollar Shave Club is a subscription-based service that delivers razors and other personal grooming products. Meanwhile, Audible is hawking more audio content to supplement your podcast regimen, this time in the form of recorded books and a convenient downloading app that has made CD sets all but extinct. Squarespace is a website builder and hosting platform that allows nonprogrammers to launch their own e-commerce dreams. And, finally, a new player in the podcast advertising game, MeUndies—a subscription-based undergarment company—will deliver a new pair of underwear to your doorstep every 30 days for a $16 monthly fee. What kind of person not only wants to spend $200 a year on boxer-briefs, but also can’t be bothered to go to an actual store and pick them out himself? What is the target audience for all this advertising? The prevailing assumption must be that the podcast listenership is dominated by fast-paced, tech-savvy professionals whose busy lifestyles and persistent belief that there always “must be a better way” have created an addiction to the “life-hack,” which is to say the elimination of any convention-enforced inefficiency. The podcast listener imagines a world in which all of his needs—for nutrition, hygiene, information, and entertainment—are fed by direct personal links, obviating the need to visit a supermarket, a clothing store, a movie theater, or a public library. As a consumer, he wants the best of all worlds—the cleanest shave, and so on—without having to expend any additional effort to find it, since, as an ambitious person, he’s already maxed out his energy reserves: he doesn’t have the extra hours on hand to read a novel or to learn HTML, for instance, yet there must be some way nevertheless for him to receive the cultural riches of contemporary American literature or to build an elegant website. He spends most of his time breaking down the cardboard boxes that appear outside his front door several times a day and plugging in his various electronic devices, but he feels efficient while performing these tasks because he’s listening to a podcast while he does them. The podcast listener himself seeks to become a pod. Instead of engaging in potentially stupid, dead-end conversations with the people around him, he downloads crisply edited dialogues on subjects that interest him, featuring established media personalities. And it doesn’t Gen Y, page 26

The great duckweed migration

By Declan McCabe

The word “migration” conjures images of vast wildebeest or pronghorn herds crossing plains in

THE OUTSIDE STORY unison, or hummingbirds traversing the Gulf of Mexico. When charismatic birds leave our New England forests, migration is typically the explanation. But how can a group of plants disappear, without discarding leaves, stems, or other evidence of their presence? Duckweeds are in the subfamily Lemnoideae and are the world’s smallest flowering plant. Their small oval leaves float on ponds and quiet backwaters. Root-like fibers dangle in the water. Although I’d noticed them on St. Michael’s College experimental ponds, as an entomologist I’d never paid them close attention. Until they disappeared. Two years ago in October, my Saint Michael’s College students and I visited the ponds and observed that they were densely carpeted with floating duckweed; when we returned in November, they were gone. A few dead leaves did not explain this dramatic loss. In spring of the following year, this magic trick played out in reverse. Mid-April: zero duck weed; early May: bank-to-bank coverage. Winged migration seemed unlikely. I was baffled and intrigued. Last fall, I regularly visited the ponds to get to the ‘bottom’ of the

mystery, and this insect guy learned what aquatic botanists already knew. As fall progresses, duckweed leaves gradually thicken and sink below the water’s surface. Fallen leaves obscure the plants on the pond floor, where they lie safe from the damaging effects of ice. During this year’s spring melt, I visited the ponds daily and observed how the duckweed popped up again across the pond surfaces. It emerged shortly after the spring peepers. I imagined that the frogs had sung it to the surface. What actually causes them to sink, and later to surface, is less romantic than the call of a frog. It all comes down to density, buoyancy, and some tricks of plant physiology. Duckweed leaves float because of air pockets between their cells. As fall progresses, the duckweed in the college ponds, Lemna minor, accumulates starch in its leaves, filling up the air pockets and increasing plant density. Eventually, the plants sink. But how do they come back up? Mid-April was peak season for duckweed reappearance in our ponds, although some stragglers are still returning. The plants have arrived en masse, just like the swallows to San Juan Capistrano. On April 17, I netted some floating duckweed and some still-sunken duckweed from the pond floor. Nearly every floating plant consisted of three leaves: a larger, darker leaf that tended to hang just below the pond surface, and two smaller, vibrantly bright green, more buoyant leaves growing from its edge. The still-sunken plants had larger, darker leaves and less developed bright green leaves. I put some

of these plants in glass beakers on my office window ledge to watch them develop. Sure enough, within a day, the first plant came to the surface. The growing bright green leaves were serving as the plant’s water wings. I was curious about the starch, and a quick splash of iodine told the story. Iodine turns starch a blueish black. The sunken plants were full of starch. In the floating plants, starch had migrated from the old leaf to the new sprouts, which also had air pockets. It seems that overwintered leaves provide starch to the new spring generation whose metabolism and growth produce enough carbon dioxide to float them to the surface. Photosynthesis-producing oxygen also helps keep them afloat. I’ll admit, this process lacks the drama of wildebeests, but it is a form of migration, measured in feet and inches. My ponds are small, plastic, and quickly warmed by the spring sun. Natural ponds are deeper and warm more slowly, so there may be time to witness the return of duckweed “herds” this May in a pond near you. Declan McCabe teaches biology at Saint Michael’s College. His work with student researchers on insect communities in the Champlain Basin is funded by Vermont EPSCoR’s Grant NSF EPS Award #1556770 from the National Science Foundation. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands magazine, northernwoodlands.org, and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: wellborn@nhcf.org.

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Decluttering for sanity, new opportunities nemesis. I have papers by my bed, beside the couch, on my desk, and computer I considered presenting a second Russian lesson or delving into the “109 paths from stand. Part of the challenge is being an artist. I’ve really let things go. My studio is a Trump to Putin,” but it would take a dissertation to investigate his Russian ties and the disaster, and I can’t seem to throw things away. I see possibilities where others see trail of Russian Mafia mobsters that lead to Trump Tower. Since the espionage ring and trash. But the clutter takes up needed space and distracts from my creative work. high intrigue are unraveling by the hour, I will choose instead to turn to techniques that Paper cut pages from my children’s book need to be mounted and framed. Plein air are said to foster sanity and order. watercolors and drawings of Spain await scanning for my Camino pilgrimage book. A close friend with health issues just downAlthough I’m leery of privacy invasion through internet psychometrics (see sized from her home, a two bedroom apartcolumn “The Key to the Kingdom: Psychometrics”), I’ve discovered helpful Facement, to a studio with a pull down bed in a retirement combook posts and excellent online resources. I was inspired munity. Heart and by LearnDoBecome.com to reorganize my “to do” list I CAN’T SEEM TO THROW THINGS mobility concerns with seven or eight projects a month using next action Mountain AWAY. I SEE POSSIBILITIES prompted her family steps that don’t overwhelm. Another solution is to gather on Meditation to request that she scattered papers in a convenient location, then use cubby By Marguerite te WHERE OTHERS SEE TRASH. move. I tried to help holes and a work space to set up a central command Jill Dye sell her foreign colstation. My own disorder is so frustrating that I’m ready lections from years with Care and the Peace to launch into action! It also inspired me to begin my own journey towards declutCorps. A local non-profit packed up and will split (50/50) everything that remained. tering. We have too many things and no elbow room: clothes, linens, and objects She threw away a century of family photos and papers, and I thought of the many of art. We’re blessed with parents’ and grandparents’ gifts, but our collections are boxes and bins of papers I’ve stashed away. She’s now settled in, unburdened and out of control. So, I set up three boxes, as they suggest: 1) to toss out, 2) to give away free, with space for new interests and friends. or sell, and 3) to keep or store. I began by giving clothes to a friend who’s delighted Clearing out clutter in Feng Shui allows for new growth and opportunities. In with her new wardrobe, then I packed useful items in a toiletry kit for our commuthe 3,000-year-old Chinese art of placement and science of “ch’i” energy, clutter nity’s homeless. Some “knick knacks” and trinkets will double as holiday decoraprevents achieving goals and interferes with health and longevity. My column last tions. To simplify, I’m storing some pieces to reassess a year from now. week was about Sasha, a Russian shaman and Feng Shui energy healer. For many The greatest resource I’ve found to date is the annual Hay House World Summit. years I’ve studied Feng Shui, but there’s so much information, the more you learn, Inspiring movies and 100 audio lessons are available for free. Experts speak about the less you know. But one thing that’s stuck out most of all is the power of intenhealth, spirituality, prosperity, relationships, and self-empowerment. Decluttering tion. Once we know what we desire, our intention puts our prayer in place. expert Kerri Richardson discussed “what your clutter is trying to tell you.” There’s I long to feel less burdened by my own papers and clutter. They distract and a message in each mess. Clutter takes on many forms and reveals where healing weigh me down. I’ve read books on organizing and decluttering, but it remains my is needed: in stuff, relationships, and excess weight, in our health and blocking Mtn. meditation, page 27

Monthly market insight U.S. markets Strong corporate earnings, results from the French presidential election, and a tax reform proposal combined to propel stock prices higher in April.

MONEY MATTERS BY KEVIN THEISSEN The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.34 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 0.91 percent. The NASDAQ Composite picked up 2.3 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal, April 30. Stocks began the month flat to modestly lower in the wake of the American airstrike on Syria. General unease over Fed plans for managing the downsizing of the $4.5 trillion portfolio it accumulated post-2008 was another factor. Rising global tensions, along with President Trump’s comments about the U.S. dollar being too strong, pushed stocks lower as the month unfolded. The price retreat continued with reports of disappointing company earnings, as well as concern that momentum on tax reform initiatives by the White House and Congress was evaporating. Tax reform momentum However, after assurances from the Treasury Secretary that tax reform efforts were progressing, markets quickly regained their footing and moved sharply higher. As the markets entered the final trading week of the month, prices were boosted by the results of the French election, news of an ambitious corporate tax-reform plan, and better-than-expected earnings reports and full-year earnings guidance. The

NASDAQ Composite had a historic week, moving through the 6,000 mark for the first time in history. Sector performance Energy was the only sector in the S&P 500 to end lower for the month, falling 0.66 percent. Sectors leading the charge higher included Consumer Discretionary (+4.50 percent), Industrials (+3.65 percent), Materials (+3.38 percent), Technology (+2.65 percent), and Real Estate (+2.35 percent). Also ending higher were Financials (+1.32 percent), Health Care (+1.09 percent), Consumer Staples (+1.01 percent), and Utilities (+0.50 percent). What investors may be talking about in May With the economy struggling in 2008, the Fed stepped in to ease interest rates and supply liquidity to financial markets. Since the credit crisis, the Fed has built a balance sheet from under $1 trillion to about $4.5 trillion of Treasury and mortgage securities. Now comes the time for an orderly exit, and the question for investors is, “What’s the plan?” Or perhaps more accurately, “Does the Fed have a plan?” Fed watch How the Fed executes this portfolio unwinding may have potential consequences for the markets. Investors may be following comments from Fed members and the minutes from future FOMC meetings to gain insight into how the Fed plans to implement the downsizing of its portfolio. As these events unfold, markets are expected to make their judgments about whether the Fed’s proposal may help maintain market stability or cause market disruption. World Markets Strong price advances were also experienced by many overseas markets, lifting the MSCI-EAFE Index by 2.4 percent. Riding a wave of positive corporate

earnings reports and substantial relief over the French presidential election, European stocks enjoyed a solid month, with sharp gains in France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. The U.K. market closed slightly lower at April’s end. Markets in the Pacific Rim also moved higher, lead by gains in Hong Kong and Japan. Indicators Gross Domestic Product: Economic output increased 0.7 percent in the first quarter, due primarily to weak consumer spending. This marked the smallest GDP increase in three years, according to the Wall Street Journal. Employment: Nonfarm payrolls increased by 98,000, well below the gains of the previous two months. Nevertheless, the unemployment rate dropped from 4.7 percent to 4.5 percent—the lowest rate in nearly 10 years. Wage growth continued to be relatively strong. Retail sales: Retail sales declined 0.2 percent, the second consecutive month they have fallen and the worst two-month period in more than two years. A revision in February sales indicated a steeper fall than originally reported, widening from a 0.1 percent decline to a 0.3 percent decline. Industrial production: The output of factories, mines and utilities rose 0.5 percent in March, propelled by a surge in home heating. Manufacturing, however, declined 0.4 percent, even as capacity utilization increased 0.4 percentage points to 76.1 percent. Housing: Housing dropped 6.8 percent, though the decrease was more likely attributable to an unseasonably warm winter that accelerated projects into January and February rather than any fundamental shift in the underlying strength of the housing market. As evidence of continuing strength in the housing sector, sales of existing homes increased 4.4 percent, the quickest pace since February 2007. Money matters, page 26

Skiing every day as long as possible Two hundred days. That is how many days, as of this writing, that I have skied this year. Of those days, 192 were lift service, and eight were uphill on Superstar. Last year it took me until June 4 to get to 203 days. I am blowing by that mark and we aren’t even halfway through May yet. However, this year, my ski season ends on June 11 because finally (and after much ballyhoo) my back surgery, a foraminotomy with facetectomy (although that Altitude name implies removal of the Altit Sick Sickness facet joint, it is misleading, it is simply the shaving away By br brady of some of the facet bone) is crain scheduled for June 12. The recovery period for this surgery will be four to six weeks of no bending at the waist (except to sit), no sitting for more than 30 minutes, no lifting more than five pounds (yeah, like that’ll happen), and no twisting (which sucks: twisting is my jam). I promise you, however, that if there is still skiable snow in early July, I will ski it, damn the torpedoes. It’s my simple dream to ski in July. A word about the current skiing. As of right now it is tremendous, and Superstar is holding up like a boss. I believe that my theory is correct: that the block ice World Cup surfacing has lengthened the season. You will note that Superstar has essentially shrunk down to its World Cup width (or at least the width of the part that was literally hosed down for the second day), and the edges are not retreating very fast. Beyond that we are seeing significant base depth even close to the edges. Some of the success of this base depth falls to the fact that we have had some cooler than seasonal weather, some rain, some snow, and no days in the high 80s— yet. But some of it is about guiding a big block of ice at the bottom with a low surface-area-to-mass ratio that keeps the pack cool and insulates it from rising ground temperatures. I sincerely hope that Killington will take a lesson from this (especially since we have a couple of years of World Cup to see if I am right), and hose down Superstar early in its season every year, creating that magnificent icy glacier that will ski us (hopefully) into June year after year. Finally, I want to thank the gods of snow for two to three days of fresh snow on Superstar this week. So, having a defined end, my season will close at exactly 231 days, putting my three-year total days at somewhere around 598. I feel pretty good about that. I think I can hang that one on the wall.

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continued from page 22 financial aid process. There are hundreds of colleges out there. How do you find the one that is right for you? How do you get through the mountain of complicated financial aid forms? Once you are in college, how do you successfully fit into an environment which could be very different from home? The U.S. Education Department funds some excellent programs in Vermont, like Upward Bound, Talent Search and GEAR UP. Over the years, these programs have been enormously successful in preparing students for college and providing support services so they stay enrolled and graduate. But clearly, we must do more. I recently met with educators from across Vermont to identify ways to do just that. Here are a few of the conclusions that we reached. First, we must let every child know from a young age – especially first-generation and low-income Vermonters – that college is an option. Yes, even if your parents never went to college, or your family doesn’t have a lot of money, you can get a higher education. Psychologically, many children develop a sense of whether or not they will go to

Gen Y:

The cult of self-containment

continued from page 24 strike him that having a team of culinary consultants at a tech startup determine which meals he’s going to prepare in his own home is kind of odd. Sure, he may have some residual affection for the time-consuming and culturally specific recipes of his mother and grandmother, but the award-winning food technicians at Blue Apron have synthesized the past two decades of New American cuisine trends to create an indisputably tasty, universal standard for 21st-century eating, restricting cooking times to about 30 minutes without sacrificing a world-spanning diversity of flavor. The podcast itself, for its listenership, represents a type of life-hack: why waste an hour every morning pouring over the newspaper when you could get all the news and commentary you need via audio during your workout or your commute, or while preparing your Blue Apron dinner? Try to imagine an afternoon in the distant future when, listening to your favorite podcast, you encounter a commercial break, and instead of hearing about some new home-delivery service for antisocial yuppie weirdos, you’re asked to consider the Memorial Day savings available at your local Home Depot or Walmart. It seems like this ought to become possible, as podcasts expand beyond the early adopters and into the mainstream, yet I can’t picture it. Has the supposedly broad-ranging medium become, in form and content, irretrievably wedded to the vision of human life promulgated by Dollar Shave Club? Is it possible that a truly diverse assortment of shows receives financial backing from the same six companies, or has the nature of programming warped not only to accommodate the preexisting inclinations of the consumer demographic of its sponsors but even to participate in the Silicon Valley-based effort to nudge us further toward self-containment? Who is using whom?

college by the seventh grade, so we must start the conversation early. Something as simple as an annual field trip to a local college, and a talk with students on campus, can spark the imagination of young Vermonters. Secondly, we must do a better job supporting school guidance counselors. Today, many school counselors are spending much of their time reacting to disruptive classroom situations rather than providing help to students who are struggling with the college admissions process. Some schools in Vermont do not even have a single full-time counselor. Third, we have to make sure all students and parents understand federal and state financial aid options and have the help they need navigating the forms. Vermont ranks near the bottom in terms of the rate of kids from poor districts applying for financial aid versus kids in wealthier districts. Fourth, we have to do better in letting our young people know about the excellent college options right here in Vermont, and there are many. Just one of many examples: I recently visited Vermont Technical College, and was surprised to learn that 100 percent of VTC graduates either go on to further learning or get jobs - with an average salary of $43,600 a year. I was even more surprised to hear that VTC is under-enrolled. Like any complex problem, there is not one simple solution to our low college enrollment rate. But at a time when a college education is more important than ever, we must work together to solve this crisis.

Money matters:

Monthly insight

continued from page 25 New home sales rose for the third consecutive month, posting a 5.8 percent jump from February and a 15.6 percent increase over the same month last year. CPI: After months of firming prices, the cost of consumer goods slipped 0.3 percent in March. Core inflation, which excludes the more volatile food and energy sectors, also experienced a decline, the first such decline since January 2010. Durable Goods Orders: Orders for durable goods posted an increase of 0.7 percent, as growth was limited by declines in orders of motor vehicles and parts. The Fed Minutes from the Fed’s policy meeting in March indicated a broad agreement to begin downsizing the $4.5 trillion portfolio of Treasury and mortgage securities accumulated during the years of its accommodative monetary policy. As mentioned earlier, details about the approach and pace of this wind-down remain largely unknown. Many questions remain unanswered as to how this portfolio reduction may impact the markets. Eyes will be on the Fed in coming months to ascertain what approach they intend to take with this matter, given its widespread impact and significance. Kevin Theissen is principal and financial advisor at Skygate Financial Group, LLC., located on Main Street in Ludlow, Vt. He can be reached at kevin@skygatefinancial. com.

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CHEETAH - 5-month-old spayed female. Domestic Medium Hair Torbie. Hi there my name is Cheetah and as you can see, I am as cute as can be. Not to mention super cuddly and sweet. I love to be petted behind my ears and down my back.

DANTE - 2-year-old neutered male. Akita Mix. I walk nicely on a leash and I’m looking forward to walks, hikes and other outdoor adventures with my new family. I don’t play with toys very much but once I settle into my new home I may.

LYNX - 6-month-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair Brown Tabby. Hello my name is Lynx and I am young and full of life! I love cuddles and as much attention as I can get. I get along well with other cats but I am not sure if I like dogs.

RIPLEY 1.5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby and white. I’m Ripley, believe it or not. Yes, I couldn’t resist saying that. I am just as fun as they come. I arrived at the shelter in April as a stray from Proctor.

TAMMY - 3-year-old spayed female. Shepherd mix. I’m an on the go gal who will make you smile and keep you on your toes! I’m a great size for going along on family outings so I hope I get invited to go along.

NUGGET - 1-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. I can be a bit nervous at first, but once I get to know people, I become bonded pretty quickly. Children are often a bit much for me, so maybe mature audiences only for me.

KALY - 2-year-old spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Dilute tortoiseshell. Hi there, I’m Kaly. What a beautiful girl I am. Come on in and see for yourself, I am eagerly awaiting your visit.

AXEL - 1-year-old neutered male. Pit Bull. I’m an action packed fella and I will wiggle and waggle when I meet you. I’m a very social, outgoing guy and I love hanging out with my favorite people.

AJAX - 4-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair Brown Tabby and White. Hey there, it’s Ajax. I am one spectacular fella. Kind of the class clown they say. Stop in and meet me, I will show you my silly antics. Hope to see you soon.

BATTY - 5-year-old neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hello, my name is Batty and I am a big friendly guy! I love attention and my favorite is being petted behind the ears. I will purr and purr with enjoyment.

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MOLLY - 2-year-old spayed female. Pit Bull mix. I’m an outgoing and social, wiggly waggly gal who will make you smile when we meet. I love being with people and I’m so happy when I’m with my favorite ones.

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An illustrative rendering for the Dollar General store that was proposed in Pittsford.

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continued from page 1 the application in order to pursue changes and “to prepare a full application under all 10 criteria at a future date,” John Liccardi, commission chair, said in an order Monday approving the request to withdraw. The order was granted without prejudice, meaning the developers can refile for the project in the future. Attorney David Cooper, representing Pittsford BTS Retail LLC, submitted the letter May 10 seeking to withdraw the application, citing several factors. “In particular, the Applicant may need to make modifications to the intersection at Plains Road and Route 7, and such modifications would require collaboration with [the Vermont Agency of Transportation], which will take time,” Cooper wrote to the commission. “More broadly, I believe it would be in everyone’s

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interests for the Application to be revised to address all Act 250 Criteria at once, rather than just the five criteria raised by the Application and addressed heretofore,” Cooper added in his letter. “Doing so will allow the revised application to be reviewed and processed more efficiently.” At a hearing on the project in September, residents expressed concern about the aesthetic and traffic impacts of the proposed Dollar General store at the planned location. The 2.7-acre parcel is at the corner of Plains Road and Route 7, which some residents at the hearing described as a dangerous stretch of Route 7. A project engineer for the developer presented a traffic study based on information from the state Agency of Transportation. That study showed that the area on either side of the intersection is not consid-

ered a high-crash zone. According to the traffic provision in Act 250, the commission will not grant a state permit for a development if it is deemed to cause “unreasonable congestion or unsafe conditions.” For transportation measures, the burden of proof is on the opponent, not the applicant. Kim Keith, a proprietor of Winning Image Graphix, on the other side of Route 7 from the proposed store, said Monday that her concern was the site selected. “I wasn’t in favor of the location. Certainly, I welcome them to come to town if they can find a different location,” she said. “I’m glad to hear they are reconsidering.” She said the proposed site was part of a residential neighborhood where children get on and off buses. “It just didn’t fit well,” Keith said.

no other, Killington Resort stated in its promotion (videos, partnerships.) Killington Resort will host the marketing overview posted at killingwomen’s World Cup race again ton.com/nsaa. Thanksgiving weekend 2017 and 2018. “We partnered with our local The resort won the newspaper, The bid to host in part Mountain Times, THE ENTIRE KILLINGTON due to the success to develop and VALLEY REGION ROLLED of their first year distribute our promoting, attractofficial World Cup OUT THE RED CARPET Program. In total, ing and successWITH A WELCOME LIKE 25,000 copies fully producing the were produced worldclass event. NO OTHER... and distributed Additionally, free of charge to guests,” the resort Pico Mountain won for Best “Bring statement continued. a Friend” Campaign, and POWDR’s Killington Resort’s marketing Boreal Mountain Resort in California strategy consisted of four core pillars earned the marketing award for Best to promote and advertise the World Use of Mobile Technology. Cup at Killington. These campaigns Copper Mountain Resort in Colostretched on for over a year, beginning rado and Mt. Bachelor in Oregon also with the announcements in October won two of NSAA’s four Sustainable of 2015. According to the resort, they Slopes grants. consisted of advertising (print, digital, Established in 2009 to support banners, etc.), public relations (press mountain-resort sustainability releases, press conferences, and social projects, the Sustainable Slopes grant media posts using #beastworldcup), program has awarded nearly $124,000 sales (hosting groups, granstand and in cash grants and close to $360,000 in VIP tickets, lodging, lift tickets) and in-kind donations.

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continued from page 20 counts.) The selling/dispensing charges stem from the proximity of the residence to the Union Street Elementary School. While conducting the search of the residence detectives also noticed numerous health violations. State and local fire inspectors conducted an inspection of the residence and deemed the house uninhabitable. On May 11 police reported 18 total arrests for the sale of heroin and/or cocaine and/or various narcotics: • Amanda Poller, age 24, from Springfield • Tevon Grey, age 27, from Springfield • Brittian Stocker, age 24, from Chester • Danielle Garceau, age 37, from Springfield • Aaron Montgomery, age 27, from Springfield • Debra Peltier, age 39, from Springfield • Jennifer Aldrich, age 29, from Springfield • Michael Dube, age 35, from Springfield • Cody Greenslit, age 28, from Springfield • Tammy O’Brien, age 41, from Springfield • Glenna O’Connell, age 36, from Springfield • Kyle Darrell, age 25, from Springfield • Marcellus Knight, age 23, from Springfield • Donald Downing, age 22, from Lebanon, N.H. • Robert Newton, age 47, from Springfield • Thomas Daniels, age 44, from Springfield • Tara Stone, age 29, from an unknown residence • Mitchell Beauchamp, age 28, from an unknown residence Most defendants were issued criminal citations to appear at the Windsor County Superior Court of Vermont, Criminal Division on June 20. Two defendants were lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility for a lack of bail: Danielle Garceau for a lack of $2,000 bail and Glenna O’Connell for a lack of $10,000 bail. State arrest warrants were issued for two defendants who are no longer in the area: Tara Stone and Mitchell Beauchamp.

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GMP partners with Tesla for at-home energy storage By Evan Johnson

RUTLAND—Green Mountain Power announced a partnership with American automaker, energy storage company and solar panel manufacturer Tesla, Inc., a move both are calling “the next stage in energy storage.” “It’s the first to deployment of its kind in the country and the world that’s happening in Vermont,” said GMP’s vice president of strategic and external communications Kris Carlson. The partnership uses Tesla’s Powerwall 2, a 45

by 29 inch battery that can store 13.2 kilowatts of electricity. Green Mountain Power plans to install 2,000 of these batteries this summer on utility land. Customers can also opt to have one of the batteries installed at their home. The partnership also uses Tesla’s GridLogic software to track usage and draw power from batteries back into the grid during times of peak usage. “We can share access with customers and put the battery power back

on the grid when energy use is highest and most expensive to directly lower costs for all our customers,” said Carlson. GMP estimates a reduction of up to 10 megawatts of peak load, which is the equivalent of taking an average of 7,500 homes off the grid. During power outages, the batteries can be used to power a house for between eight and 12 hours, eliminating the need for traditional, manually controlled backup generators that use fossil fuels.

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