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Nov. 7-13, 2018

Quechee bridge gets safety fence

By Curt Peterson

QUECHEE—Suicide prevention fences were installed at the Quechee Gorge – one of Vermont’s most visited state park with a dramatic view that attracts 100,000 visitors each year.

Local businesses, residents, and the Hartford Police and Rescue emergency responders have worked with the Agency of Transportation to get the fences installed.

For the last 14 years an average of one person per year has jumped from its 165foot height above the rocky cliffs and the Ottauquechee River.

According to reports, there have been 19 successful interventions on record.

There has been talk for years about suicide prevention, but prospective measures have met with resistance from local tourist businesses and from the tourists themselves, who feel the view of the Gorge would be compromised by whatever measure was employed.

David and Regi Cooper, whose 21-year-old son Derek lost his life at Suicide fence, page 10

By Curt Peterson

By Curt Peterson

Nine-foot tall suicide prevention fences were installed on the bridge overlooking the Quechee Gorge.

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Adventurous pooch medals in Vermont 50 Kiki was just hanging out, bored, at the end of Phil Corke’s and Susan Peters’ West Windsor drive, when some of the 179 runners in the Vermont 50 went by. The temptation was too much.

Kiki, an 11 year-old Icelandic Shepherd, started running the 50-mile bike and running race Sept. 30 with hundreds of other people in the race.

When Kiki crossed the finish line, the officials awarded him a medal. Unlike Rosie Ruiz, the infamous record-setting 1982 Boston Marathon runner who was stripped of her win when it was revealed she jumped into the race just a half mile from the finish, this dog will be allowed to keep his prize.

Corke, returning from running errands, discovered Kiki, was missing, and with Kola, his other Icelandic shepherd, by his side, drove his pickup all over their property, and up and down local dirt roads. The frantic dog owner sent emails and posted notices on the internet regarding his lost dog.

Friend and neighbor Ralph Stone appeared at the door, announcing that Kiki was at Mt. Ascutney, eight miles away, at the Vermont 50 finish line. The adventurous pooch had partnered with one of the runners and the duo finished the race together.

Stone drove Corke to the finish line at Mt. Ascutney Lodge, where Kiki was found sitting in the car of one of the race volunteers.

“He was happy to see me,” Corke said, “but when I let him out of the car, he ran to the finish line to greet the runners still arriving. He was ecstatic.”

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Rutlanders Kyle Aines, a benefit advisor for military veterans at the Community College of Vermont, and his wife, Courtney, celebrated their 7-year wedding anniversary this year.

A veteran’s struggle

By Katy Savage

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Kyle Aines drank to feel something. He drank to feel anything.

When he came back from the war, “I drank to feel emotions. I was really shut down for a while,” he said.

Courtney, his then girlfriend, didn’t realize how much the war impacted him at first, but there were signs—like how Aines would would watch "Restrepo," the 2010 documentary about the Afghanistan war, three times in a row. How he, seemingly out of nowhere, broke down and cried about the people he had lost and how he woke up in the middle of the night, screaming.

Courtney remembers trying to hold an intervention to stop his drinking. “It worked for a little bit but then it didn’t,” she said. “ I felt like it was getting out of control.”

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Then, the gun went off.

On Aug. 31, 2013, Courtney had found Aines drinking at a bar past 2 a.m.

“I woke up and he wasn’t around,” Courtney said. “I worried and was calling him.”

She drove to pick him up, about a mile from their apartment building in Rutland.

They had an argument in the car about his drinking on the way home. Then, things escalated. He went into house and locked the door behind him as Courtney shouted to get in.

Courtney called Aines’ brother and his army friends to talk him down. When Aines opened the door, he had a gun aimed at his chin.

Aines tried to shoot himself but missed as Courtney screamed. Neighbors called the police.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

Danielle Beckett selected for Habitat home

RUTLAND—After an extensive search, Danielle Beckett and her two children will soon be living in the home Habitat for Humanity is building on Griswold Drive at Stone Gate in Rutland.

Jessica Cecot, chair of the Home Buyer Selection Committee, announced that the board of directors unanimously endorsed the committee’s recommendation.

“My kids and I are very excited to be able to finally have a place to call our own, and I couldn’t be happier to be presented with this opportunity,” said Beckett.

Beckett is a single mom who has been working hard to provide a good home and opportunities for her family. Beckett currently works part time at a beauty salon, and is taking a full course load at Castleton University to qualify as a registered nurse. Their current apartment is too small and is not energy efficient. In contrast, the home on Griswold Drive has three bedrooms, and a large family room, will be highly energy efficient and Danielle’s mortgage, property taxes and insurance

will cost less than what she pays for rent.

Stone Gate residents, including Stone Gate HOA President Bob Goddard, have joined with many area residents to help build the home. About 101 different people have contributed over 2,500 hours building the home that will be completed in early 2019. In addition to paying an interest-free mortgage, Danielle will contribute a minimum of 200 hours helping to finish her home and working

on other Habitat homes.

Habitat welcomes people of all skill levels to help build. Habitat is now reviewing applicants for a home that, resources permitting, will be started on Crescent Street late in the spring of 2019.

Habitat’s path to homeownership is an important and in-depth process, requiring hard work, time and dedication.

This process helps ensure the long-term success of Habitat homeowners.

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The Woodstock Farmers' Market's architecture was recently named "most beautiful."

Woodstock Farmers' Market named ‘most beautiful’

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Danielle Beckett and her two children will soon move into the home on Griswold Drive in Rutland.

Architectural Digest, the publication make what was old new again. Not only are considered an international design these shops beautiful inside and out, but authority, named Woodstock Farmers’ they also realize the American dream. In a Market as one of America’s most beautiful nation with hundreds, if not thousands, of independent stores in an online article worthy contenders, the task of choosing published in October. just one from each state was by no means The article, “The Most Beautiful Indeeasy.” pendent Store In Every State in Ameri“There are a ton of small independent ca” which selected one “Most Beautiful retailers in gorgeous structures all over VerStore” from each of the 50 states, noted mont so we’re kinda blown away by this,” the Woodstock Farmers Market’s “Classic said Patrick Crowl, Woodstock Farmers’ barn-inspired building” in choosing it as Market’s founder and co-owner. “It’s funny, the Vermont selection. from a retailing perspective, we complain “Small businesses are "IT’S FUNNY, FROM A RETAILING the cornerstone of America, each sharing new knowlPERSPECTIVE, WE COMPLAIN ABOUT edge and creativity with OUR POST AND BEAM STRUCTURE locals,” the article stated.

“Deviating from the monotEVERY DAY," SAID WOODSTOCK ony of big-box stores, inFARMERS' MARKET CO-OWNER dependently owned shops provide a sense of commuPATRICK CROWL. nity, bringing togetherness in the care taken to serve their customers about our post and beam structure every with a friendly smile and, oftentimes, a day. Managers comment that the posts are personalized greeting upon arrival.” in the way of making a great display or that It continued, “Homegrown character we can’t fit a large display around a post. oozes through each storefront, inviting But in the end, we wouldn’t want it any new visitors to explore the world through other way. Staff loves it, and customers feel new eyes. These little shops embody the good visiting every day,“ he added. heart and soul of their locations. To build The Farmers’ Market, celebrating 26 something special takes time, a keen eye, years in business, evolved from a simple and, sometimes, a major restoration to seasonal roadside farm stand to its current Farmers market, page 11

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LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

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High winds KO's power Staff report

About 15,500 Green Mountain Power customers lost power in a high-winds storm over the past weekend.

Crews had to respond to 250 locations with trees down or hazards that needed to be addressed related to the storm. About 98 percent of outages were duo to trees falling on lines. The other 2 percent were related to damaged equipment.

One of the largest issues was caused by multiple trees down on a transmission line in Chester that feeds electricity to 2,900 customers in several towns.

Kristin Kelly, spokesperson for Green Mountain Power, said a cross-arm broke in an area that is “extremely hard to access.”

Crews had to carry materials in to repair the line.

They had to climb the pole themselves to get up to cut trees from the line. “It was not great,” said Kelly.

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Snake Charmer wins season pass at annual Halloween party

Amy Carr (above and below) of Chittenden won first place in the costume contest at the Wobbly Barn on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The legendary annual party boasts a grand prize of a Killington season pass, bringing heavy competition to the floor. It has been the premier Halloween party in Killington for over 50 years.

The winners in all categories were as follows: • Best Costume – Amy Carr as Snake Charmer • Best Couple Costume – Even Anderson and Emma Pells as a Piano and Stevie Wonder • Best Group Costume – Sam Budusky, Korey Kubricki, Mike Bouffard and Crissi Row at Forest Gump Characters The annual event door proceeds benefit the Killington Volunteer Fire Department.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

Agency of Commerce: Rutland’s authenticity is 'awesome'

By Curt Peterson

RUTLAND—Deputy Secretary Ted Brady of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development gave the keynote presentation at the Rutland Economic Development Corp (REDC) 81st annual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 30.

“Rutland County, Rutland City, Rutland Town and the towns in the surrounding hills, have something the rest of Vermont doesn’t have,” Brady told the audience of nearly 200. “Your authenticity is awesome, and it can be key to marketing your region.”

Brady followed his accolades with an inventory of the challenges facing the greater Rutland area and the rest of Vermont.

He said unless regional interests do something, the state’s population would grow by only a few thousand people, if at all, by 2020. This translates into the labor force shrinking—100,000 Vermonters have voluntarily dropped out of the work force already.

“Lack of affordable child care services is a major reason,” Brady said. “And much of Vermont is rural—there are actually no good jobs within driving distance.”

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All the publicity about Act 46 school consolidation has highlighted the 20 percent drop in the state’s student population as well.

Vermont can turn the population problem around, and provide future jobs, he said.

“The first step is to illuminate your true value.”

Brady said people come to see and play in Vermont – getting them here is easy – what we need to do is convince them to stay, that this is a great place to live and work.

“Tourists spend $3 billion here every year,” Brady said. “We have to get them to think of Vermont in terms of productivity too.”

He cited the website, Vermont.com, as an example of using Vermont attractions to suggest the state is a nice place to live and work as well.

The second step is developing a 21st century workforce – a theme heard from many political candidates this midterm election.

One idea Brady described is “returnships,” like internships, except a program offered to young students who leave the state so they will come back to Vermont to work.

Another strategy is employed by Real Ca-

By Curt Peterson

Deputy Secretary Ted Brady of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development spoke Oct. 30 at the annual REDC meeting. reers in Rutland County, “a new pilot program designed and administered by the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with REDC, and funded by a grant from the Vermont Department of Labor,” according to its website. “Real Careers is working with in-school and out-of-school young adults to help them create and implement a viable career plan that prepares them for one of the many well-paying

jobs in our region.”

Brady also advocated for training people who are in prison for skilled jobs when they are released, turning a social negative into a positive part of the workforce.

Affordable housing is a huge challenge for Vermonters, Brady continued. The distance between a rural house a worker can afford and an available job, is often so great it makes commuting to work unsustainable.

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STATE NEWS

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

Vermont physicians’ group comes out against legal marijuana market

By Anne Wallace Allen/ VTDigger

The Vermont Medical Society has the Vermont Department of Health to do more research on the topic and come out strongly against proposals connects marijuana use with a legion also oppose passage of any commerto commercialize marijuana, saying of problems. cial use legislation. that expanding use in Vermont would “Early and continuous use of marThe resolution calls for research on harm infants and youth, increase ijuana significantly increases the risk issues including “increased challengtraffic fatalities, and hinder workof not completing high school, not es recruiting health professionals, inplace productivity. enrolling in or completing college, creased Medicaid costs, increased ER The society, which represents low educational achievement, lower utilization, increased hospitalization about 2,000 of the state’s physicians income, unemployment and welfare rates, increased THC positive infants, and physician assistants, said in a res- dependence as an adult, premature increased traffic fatalities, workforce olution Oct. 27 that it would oppose workforce retirement due to disabilcosts, economic productivity loss to the creation of a system for commerity, and reduction in IQ in middle existing industry, environmental imcial marijuana sales in meetings with adulthood,” the department says on pact costs, costs to the law enforcelawmakers and the governor in the its website. ment system, and education costs.” coming months.

Andrew Subin, a lawyer who Subin disagreed with those recom“Other states are seeing many difrecently moved to Vermont from mendations, saying that regulation ferent ramifications from a commerWashington state to work in the would make cannabis use safer. cial system,” said Stephanie “I believe the adult use “I BELIEVE THE ADULT USE Winters, deputy director at numbers will remain fairly Vermont Medical Society. static, with the only differNUMBERS WILL REMAIN FAIRLY “We need to be very aware ence being a move towards STATIC...” SUBIN SAID. of those things and be wary regulated, tested, labeled of how that will affect our and taxed cannabis rather state and our youth especially.” growing marijuana industry, said than black market cannabis,” he said.

Recreational marijuana use that the Medical Society and other “Requiring that cannabis be tested became legal in Vermont on July 1, opponents were behind the times, for pesticides, mold, etc., will make but non-medical sale remains illegal. and that marijuana has never been legal regulated cannabis far safer Gov. Phil Scott has appointed a panel proven to cause harm. than black market cannabis.” to look into a system to tax and reg“Their attitude is from the 1950’s,” He also said the medical society ulate cannabis and to report back in said Subin, who started working doesn’t have evidence now to back up December. A proposal is expected to at the law firm Vermont Cannabis some of the claims in its resolution. come before lawmakers next year.

Solutions in Burlington on August 1.

“I don’t think they have any basis A report from the taxation sub“Their concerns are not warranted. I for saying marijuana has caused a committee of the commission would question what they base their negative health effect on anyone in recommends taxing retail sales of findings on.”

Vermont,” he said. marijuana with a 20 percent excise The science on whether full legalWinters said more research is tax and the existing state sales tax of 6 ization leads to increased use is slim; needed. percent. however, studies have shown that “We have certainly heard there The subcommittee recommends legalized medical marijuana does is increased traffic fatalities, I think the creation of a board to oversee lead to increased pot use. there have already been news reports the industry and license categories The medical society’s resolution in Vermont that there have been for cultivators, processors, retailers, says that regulating commercial mar- increased THC levels in traffic accitransporters and testers. ijuana would increase its use, and dents, but that would all be anecdotal Like the Vermont Medical Society, asked the governor and state officials for us,” she said.

Hunters asked to help collect deer data The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking hunters for help in a statewide initiative to gather more biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 10-25 rifle season are asked to provide an incisor tooth from their deer when they go to a reporting station.

Biologists are collecting middle incisor

Write your name, Conservation ID number and date of kill on it. Remove one of the middle incisor teeth, being careful to include the root. Place the tooth in the envelope and give it to the reporting agent.

Instructions on removing the tooth will be posted at reporting stations, and a video showing how will be available on Fish & Wildlife’s website

“KNOWING THE AGES OF HARVESTED DEER IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT..."

SAID NICK FORTIN, VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE’S DEER PROJECT LEADER. teeth from all rifle season deer in order to evaluate regional differences in ages and antler characteristics of bucks as well as to help estimate population size, growth rate, health, and mortality rates. Each tooth will be cross-sectioned to accurately determine the deer’s age, and the results will be posted on the Fish & Wildlife website next spring.

Hunters are asked to obtain a tooth envelope from the reporting agent.

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“Knowing the ages of harvested deer is critically important, and more information allows us to make better management decisions,” said Nick Fortin, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s deer project leader. “To produce accurate population estimates, and to better assess our current management strategies, we really need to get teeth from as many deer as possible.”

Lawsuit alleging police brutality in Rutland suffers setback

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger

A federal judge has thrown out claims in a police brutality lawsuit against Rutland City and its police department, but Matthew Hart, a Rutland attorney representing Smith-Wallett, said he’s pressing forward against officer Ryan Ashe, who he alleges used excessive force when arresting his client.

Judge Christina Reiss issued the ruling in a case, pending in federal court in Burlington, brought by Smith-Wallett, a former Rutland woman who says city police officer Ashe slammed her to the ground leading to a concussion and other injuries when taking her into custody.

The officer in a court filing in support of the disorderly conduct charge brought against the woman wrote that she was so drunk she couldn’t stand up and fell down when he walked around the side his cruiser and tried to put her inside the vehicle. Ashe alleged that she was abusive and used obscene language in public, according to the lawsuit.

Smith-Wallett's breath test registered a 0.256 blood-alcohol level. The charge was later dismissed.

Chelsea Smith-Wallett, who now lives in South Carolina, earlier this year sued not only Ashe, but also named the city and its police department as defendants.

Following the filing of motions, the judge last week granted the city’s request to dismiss claims against both the municipality and its law enforcement agency.

This allows Hart to refile the claims with more specific allegations within 30 days of the Oct. 18 decision.

“I’m not going to do that,” said Hart, Thursday. “I’m just going to go forward against Ashe ... Ashe is still in and that’s really the main target of the lawsuit anyway.”

The lawsuit alleged that at the time of Ashe’s hiring in Rutland in April 2014 he was about to be fired by the Glens Falls Police Department in New York where he had been working previously. Ashe had received three notices of discipline prior to resigning from that department, according to Hart’s lawsuit.

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Opinion

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

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Will bond downgrade spark pension reform?

By Rob Roper

On Oct. 23, Moody’s, the investors' credit service, downgraded Vermont’s bond rating from AAA to Aa1.

This has significant implications for the state’s ability to borrow money and the cost of doing so. The reasons Moody’s cited for the downgrade were “low growth prospects from an aging population,” and “debt and unfunded post-employment obligations relative to GDP….” This last point is in reference to Vermont’s unfunded pension liabilities of $4.5 billion.

The pension crisis is an issue that has been simmering below the public radar for years. Although huge in its potential consequences, it has not received a lot of critical attention for a number of reasons. One, politicians want to avoid it because it is expensive to fix, which can only anger taxpayers and/or beneficiaries of cut programs, and politically complicated as it affects the powerful public employee unions, who don’t want the system, which provides very generous benefits, changed. The other is it is not a particularly sexy issue for the news media; about as fun and interesting for most people as figuring out your taxes, and for most of us more complicated.

Hopefully this credit downgrade provides the shock necessary to change this denial dynamic and spur all parties to get serious about reforming the system. It can be done. Look at Rhode Island.

Rhode Island is a state that has a lot in common with Vermont. It is a small New England state with an aging population and an overall population that is in decline.

THE PENSION CRISIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN SIMMERING BELOW THE PUBLIC RADAR FOR YEARS. (In the last Census, Vermont and Rhode Island were the only two states that experienced an actual population loss.) It has little economic growth, and its governance is overwhelmingly dominated by Democrats.

In 2011, Rhode Island found itself dealing with a pension crisis similar to Vermont’s today: long neglected, politically challenging, but ready to explode. The state of a little over 1 million residents had unfunded pension liabilities of $6.8 billion, compared to Vermont today at 623,000 residents and $4.5 billion in liabilities. Rhode Island also had a moderate Republican turned Independent governor and a Democratic treasurer who, either out of good governance or sheer necessity, were willing to take up the challenge of fixing the problem.

What they accomplished was a complete overhaul of the state’s pension system in The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act (RIRSA) of 2011, which went into effect in 2012. According to an excellent 42 page summary of the process and the end product done by The Reason Foundation, RIRSA had five major planks: “1. A suspension of cost-of-living adjustments until the pension system reaches a combined 80 percent funding level; 2. A new defined-contribution plan to work in tandem with the current defined-benefit pension plan; 3. An increase in retirement age for current employees; 4. A change to the amortization rate of liabilities, and 5.

A plan to help local governments bring their unfunded pension liabilities under control.”

Not to say that this was without controversy. After RIRSA passed, several state and municipal unions sued to block the law from taking effect. This led to a settlement in 2015, which “included two one-time stipends payable to all current retirees; an increased cost-of-living adjustment cap for current retirees; and lowering the retirement age, which varies among participants depending on years of service.” (Pensions & Investments 5/29/18) Even this settlement was challenged and only just resolved in favor of the state this past spring.

But, for those politicians worried about the electoral consequences of tackling a tough “third rail” issue, it’s worth pointing out that the state treasurer in 2011, Gina Raimondo, is now Rhode Island’s governor.

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By Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe, MA

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

By Darius Seidle and Mark Jacobs

Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

The biggest cause of lung cancer is smoking, followed by radon and radiation exposure, and environmental pollution.

Usually the symptoms of lung cancer don’t appear until the disease is already at an advanced, non-curable stage.

Patients can have cancer growing and would not know unless the cancer grows into a rib or blood vessel. By that time they are experiencing late symptoms like coughing up blood, chest or bone pain. If we are able to

diagnose it at an earlier stage their survival rate is very good.

However, most lung cancers are diagnosed at Stage 3 and only about three out of 10 patients with Stage 3 lung cancer survive past five years.

Physicians have looked for many years for a good screening test for lung cancer, but only in recent years has there been a study that has shown that a test known as low dose CT scan (LDCT), which has less radiation than a regular CT scan, can help lower the risk of dying from this disease.

Between 2004 and 2009 the National Lung Screening Trial did a large clin-

ical trial looking at LDCT scans of the chest to screen for lung cancer. More than 50,000 people ages 55 to 74, who were current or former smoker, and in fairly good health, were screened. To be included in the study, participants needed to have at least a 30-pack per year history of smoking; meaning they needed to have smoked a pack of cigarettes per day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years. The study did not include people who had a prior history of lung cancer or lung cancer symptoms, had part of a lung removed, needed to be on oxygen to help them breathe, or if they had Lung cancer, page 7

LETTERS

Halloween help Dear Editor, On Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31 the Pittsford Recreation Department welcomed over 200 trick or treaters and their families to the annual Lothrop PTO Trunk or Treat. I would like to thank the Pittsford Fire Department Boo Mobile, Pittsford First Response, Pittsford Police Department and 300-plus VT Police Academy Cadets, Lothrop Principal Debbie Alexander, Recreation Director Randy Adams, Maclure librarian Shelly Williams and the many families that decorated trunks!

Lots of candy was donated by Gecha Fuels, Convenient Medical Care, Vermont Country Store, CVS, and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. We look forward to seeing everyone next year! Thank you to Stephen Belcher for the great photos!

Kelly Connaughton, Pittsford

Remembering WWI , 100 years ago Dear Editor, It was at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 100 years ago in 1918 that World War I, “the war to end all wars,” ended.

It is with honor that we as a nation stand together every year on Nov. 11 to recognize the women and men who fought for freedom and for what they believe in: you and me.

President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as Armistice Day and in his 1919 speech he stated, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

Our veterans have given us a gift that will keep on giving each day as we as

a nation are provided the opportunity to grow and flourish in all aspects of life.

To many around the world we are the guiding light of hope. So, I ask you, why is it that we celebrate our veterans just one day a year?

Challenge yourself to acknowledge the sacrifices of our armed forces not only on the 100th anniversary of WWI but every day in November. Let’s make November Veteran’s Appreciation Month! Here at the White River Junction VA Medical Center and at all community based outpatient clinics throughout Vermont and New Hampshire, we treat every day as if it were Veterans' Day because that is what our veterans have earned and deserve. Take the time to thank a veteran.

Please join us on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at 1 p.m. for our annual Veterans' Day Ceremony in the Yasinski Research and Conference Center

(Building 44) on our White River Junction campus. The ceremony will start at the Veteran Memorial under the National Ensign with the laying of the wreath before proceeding inside.

I know that we are all grateful for those who laid their lives on the line for us, so let’s ALL tell them "thank you."

Brett Rusch, acting director,White River Junction VA Medical Center Write a letter The Mountain Times encourages readers to contribute to our community paper by writing letters to the editor, or commentaries.

The opinions expressed in letters are not endorsed nor are the facts verified by The Mountain Times. We ask submissions to be 300 words or less. Email letters to editor @mountaintimes.info.

CAPITOL QUOTES

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

TION ELEC E H SOX… ON T RED E H T AND

CAPITOL QUOTES “Election Day must become a national holiday. In America we should be celebrating our democracy and doing everything possible to make it easier for people to participate in the political process,” Said Sen. Bernie Sanders Oct. 12.

“Lots of excitement in Red Sox Nation! Three wins away from our fourth World Series championship in 15 years.

Go Sox,” Said Rep. Peter Welch Oct. 24.

“When you go to the polls on Election Day, you can cast your ballot knowing that we have done the work necessary to secure our elections, and ensure that your vote is protected” Said Sec. of State Jim Condos Nov. 2.

“Hate will always be with us. It is the dark side of humanity. The question is what we do to contain it.

That is the constant struggle.

And in the long run we have been winning. But we are far from undefeated. Vigilance is a permanent struggle,” Said former Gov. Howard Dean Nov. 4.

Authenticity:

Rutland has unique, marketable traits

continued from page 4 Brady said the state has floated a $37 million housing bond to finance living spaces that working people can afford.

“There’s also a lot of inferior housing in Vermont,” he said. “Ten percent of all housing units in the state are manufactured homes, which often come with sewage and insulation problems.”

He feels these manufactured homes should be brought up to quality and code.

Another Action Vermont needs to take, Brady said, is to accelerate entrepreneurship within the economic system.

“Act 250 needs to be streamlined,” he said.

Lung cancer:

“I’m an advocate for the goals of Act 250, but the process is so cumbersome and redundant it discourages new business development.”

Brady’s last piece of

economy?”

In other business, REDC president John Russell III and Executive Director Tyler Richardson awarded Business Members of the Year trophies

“I’M AN ADVOCATE FOR THE GOALS OF ACT 250, BUT THE PROCESS IS SO CUMBERSOME AND REDUNDANT IT DISCOURAGES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,” BRADY SAID. advice is for each business and each town to strengthen the regional economy by becoming its integral part.

“What’s your town’s focus?” he asked. “And how does it fit into the regional

to Awesome Graphics and Casella Construction.

Noah Logan and Johnathan Ubrani were named Young Innovators of the Year for their work at Stafford Technical Center.

Early detection saves lives

continued from page 6 other serious medical problems. After several years the study found that people who received the Low Dose CT Scan had a 20 percent lower chance of dying from lung cancer than those who received chest x-rays.

Rutland Regional Medical Center began the Early Lung Cancer Screening Program in 2016. If patients want to be screened, they must be referred to the program by their primary care physician or through the pulmonary clinic. The first step is a shared-decision appointment which is required by the insurance companies before the LDCT scan is done. During that time, a respiratory therapist determines a lung cancer risk score to provide an assessment of whether or not an individual patient can participate in the program.

The score involves getting information from patients about whether or not they have a history of lung cancer, are 55-77 years old, have at least a 30-pack per year smoking history, are willing and able to participate in the program, can undergo procedures like biopsies and surgical intervention, and are non-symptomatic for lung cancer at the time. Our team also discusses the

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tobacco cessation programs at RRMC that will provide support in helping you to quit smoking.

Once it has been determined that the patient is covered by insurance, the LDCT scan is scheduled. The patient is put on the scanner for only a minute or two. We are looking for nodules as small as one millimeter. If no suspicious nodule is found we continue to screen on a yearly basis. If something requires more attention because the nodule is a little bigger or there is something else of concern the followup could be as soon as three or six months and the patient will discuss the results with their physician.

If we can find a cancer in its early stages we can surgically remove it and have more success with medical treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy and help people live a longer and healthier life.

Darius Seidler is a doctor in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Mark Jacobs is a former doctor of Rutland Regional Medical Center. For more information on lung cancer screenings contact Rutland Pulmonary Center at 802.775.2036.

Pension payments are unsustainable

continued from page 6 For all its similarities, Rhode Island is different than Vermont and a Vermont solution would necessarily have to be tailored to fit our own unique circumstances. I offer this example only to illustrate that reform can and should be accomplished. As David Coates, Vermont’s local guru on pension issues, warned last February that, “in 2008 [Vermont’s] pension payment was 2.25 percent of revenues, in 2012 6.4 per-

cent, in 2017 9.4 percent and in 2019 it will increase to 11.5 percent.” This is unsustainable, and the implications for all aspects of our government are dire.

In that same piece, Coates also warned that failure to address these problems would inevitably lead to a downgrade in our state’s credit rating. Guess he was right! Hope our politicians take notice.

Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute. He lives in Stowe.

Correction: “Congratulations World Series champs Red Sox — you made New England proud. #RedSoxNation #DamageDone,” Said Gov. Phil Scott Oct. 28.

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In an article titled “Mold issue at school dates back 25 years,” by Curt Peterson, published in the Oct. 31-Nov. 6 edition of the Mountain Times, we inadvertently reported the following issues incorrectly: The title was incorrect and misleading.

There have not been any mold issues with the building in the past. The building has had challenges with humidity, which causes condensation. While moisture has been an on-going problem at the school, mold was only identified this summer. The board of the Prosper Valley School not knowingly transfer a “sick” building to the new district. Donna Martin was a past member of the Reading School Board, but she is not a member of the new unified district board. The new district does not have a facilities committee. All schools in the district serve both canned and fresh fruits.

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Calendar

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

** denotes multiple times and/or locations.

WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT

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. 802-775-1182.

International Folk Dancing

6:30 p.m.

Simple Israeli and European dances taught by Judy. Free. All welcome.

Bring friends and BYOB. Dress comfortable, wear solid shoes with non-skid soles. at Rutland Jewish Center. Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-773-3455, rutlandjewishcenter.org.

Adult Soccer

THURSDAY NOV. 8

Bikram Yoga **

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Thursdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min.

Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Stuff-A-Bus

6 a.m.

Food drive in buses at Price Chopper, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and Hannaford, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Both in Rutland. Proceeds benefit BROC, Rutland Community Cupboard, and Salvation Army.

“SEED” DOCUMENTARY WITH DAVID ZUCKERMAN AT ROCHESTER LIBRARY THURSDAY, NOV. 8, 7 P.M.

Bikram Yoga **

NOV. 7

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Wednesdays: 6 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Gentle Yoga in the Barn

10 a.m.

Serenity Gentle yoga class, helps lengthen, stretch, strengthen body gradually, bringing mindful awareness to breath. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com.

First class free.

Active Seniors Lunch

12 p.m.

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

Jewish Discovery School

4 p.m.

For ages 5-13, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Based on core Jewish values expressed through Torah, music-based approach to prayer; Jewish history, and contemporary experience. rabbakaya@rutlandjewishcenter.org.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m.

Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports.

802-747-3768.

Rotary Meeting

6 p.m.

The Killington-Pico Rotary club cordially invites visiting Rotarians, friends and guests to attend weekly meeting. Meets Wednesdays at Summit Lodge 6-8 p.m. for full dinner and fellowship. 802-773-0600 to make a reservation.

Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary.org

Paint & Sip

6 p.m.

Solar & Storage workshop at Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Pittsford. Learn about back up options if the power goes out. Free. 802-798-2657.

Figure Drawing Session

6 p.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers figure drawing sessions with live model. $15, no instructor, includes benches, boards, easels, model. 16 South Main St., Rutland. 802-775-0356.

Free Knitting Class

6:30 p.m.

Free knitting classes at Plymouth Community Center, by Barbara Wanamaker. Bring yarn and needles, U.S. size 7 or 8 bamboo needles recommended, one skein of medium weight yarn in light or medium color. RSVP to bewanamaker@gmail.com, 802-396-0130. 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

Learn to Curl

7 p.m.

Rutland Rocks Curling Club Learn to Curl Clinic at Giorgetti Arena, 2 Oak St Ext., Rutland. Free! Learn basics, strategy, techniques; then practice skills on the ice. $20. RSVP to 802-294-CURL. Wear comfortable warm clothing and clean, rubber-soled shoes. rutlandrocks.com.

7 p.m.

VRPOA monthly meeting, conference room of Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St, Rutland. Guest speaker will be representative from the Rutland City Fire Department talking about home fire safety with emphasis on smoke alarms and CO2 detectors. Open to the public. pmrofvrpoa@aol. com, 802-775-3660.

7 p.m.

Rescheduled from an illness that cancelled the Sept. show, the legendary Motown band performs at Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. (previously sold tickets honored.) Tickets $39-$59, paramountvt.org.

“SEED” Documentary

7 p.m.

Rochester Public Library screens documentary “SEED: The Untold Story” with discussion lead by Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman. Free, open to public. 22 S. Main St., Rochester.

VART’s “Marjorie Prime”

7:30 p.m.

Vermont Actors Repertory Theater presents contemporary drama “Marjorie Prime” at Colleges of St. Joseph, Tuttle Hall Theater, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. Tickets at 802tix.com or at the door. About artificial intelligence, and a lifelike replica of Marjorie’s dead husband.

FRIDAY

Open Swim **

8:30 a.m.

Langevin House at Vermont Technical College hosts small business ownership event day for veterans. 8:30 a.m. registration, seminars throughout morning, then lunch and one-on-one counseling at 12:30 p.m. sbavt.eventbrite.com. Registration required at sbavt.eventbrite.com. Free.

607 Furnace St., Randolph Center.

Playgroup

10 a.m.

Maclure Library offers playgroup, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.

Story Time

10 a.m.

Story time at West Rutland Public Library. Thursdays,10 a.m. Bring young children to enjoy stories, crafts, and playtime. 802-438-2964.

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

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

802-422-3368.

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Mendon bone builders meets Thursdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

Bikram Yoga **

NOV. 9

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Fridays: 6 a.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 11 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Stuff-A-Bus

6 a.m.

Food drive in buses at Price Chopper, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and Hannaford, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Both in Rutland. Proceeds benefit BROC, Rutland Community Cupboard, and Salvation Army.

Open Swim **

8 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-7737187.

Level 1 Yoga

8:30 a.m.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Story Time

10:30 a.m.

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

10 a.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.

10:30 a.m.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant leads breastfeeding support group at Norman Williams Public Library, in the children’s section, second Friday of month. Share/swap stories. Free, older siblings welcome.

281-731-7313. 10 the Green, Woodstock.

Harmony Restorative Yoga

Magic: the Gathering

All Levels Yoga

11 a.m.

Rest and relaxation with supported postures on bolsters and blankets. Ideal for recovery from fatigue, injury or illness and stress reduction. Soothing music, aromatherapy. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

Tobacco Cessation Group

4:30 p.m.

Old Brandon Town Hall, Brandon. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

3:15 p.m.

Sherburne Memorial Library holds Magic: the Gathering Fridays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ages 8+, all levels welcome. 2998 River Rd., Killington. 802-422-9765.

Boutique Evening

4:30 p.m.

Nibbles, Bobbles and Bits, hosted by Greater Killington Women’s Club, at Summit Lodge, 200 Summit Road, Killington. Free admission. Benefits KES KEEPERS. Browse, shop, mingle, win prizes.

All Levels Yoga

5:30 p.m.

All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Beginner’s Yoga

5:30 p.m.

Learn to relax with easy Svaroopa yoga poses you can do at home. Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Mountain Yoga, 135 N. Main St. Rutland, 802-775-5104.

Bridge Club

6 p.m.

Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

Metal Bookmark Stamping

6 p.m.

Create your own metal bookmark at Maclure Library, 840 Arch St., Rutland. Free, all welcome. maclurelibrary.org.

Board Game Night

6 p.m.

Killington Events Hall hosts board game night. Free, all ages welcome. Games available, and bring your favorites. killingtoneventshall.com. 3775 River Road, Killington.

Sip N’ Dip

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Renters Meeting

The Temptations

8 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.

Vt. Veterans Small Business Day

WEDNESDAY

7 p.m.

Adult Soccer at Killington Elementary School, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. $2.

Non-marking gym sneakers please. Info, killingtontown.com.

6 p.m.

Thursday night Sip N’ Dip painting class at Chaffee Art Center. BYOB for an evening of painting, laughter, instruction, and a finished canvas. $30/ $25 for members. Register at chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 S. Main St., Rutland.

THE ROUGH & TUMBLE AT BRANDON MUSIC SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 7:30 P.M.

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CALENDAR

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018 5 p.m.

Castleton University hosts opening reception for “Cellblock Visions: Prison Art in America” on display in Christine Price Gallery. 5-6 p.m. 45 Alumni Drive, Castleton. An expression of personal thoughts and emotions of incarcerated artists.

VFW Event

5 p.m.

VFW Post 648 has Mexican pizza night, 5-7 p.m. $5. 15 Wales St., Rutland.

Spaghetti Dinner

5 p.m.

Middletown Springs Elementary School hosts annual sixth grade spaghetti dinner to fund trip to Washington, D.C. 5-7 p.m. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert served by 6th graders. Adults $9; seniors and kids 5-12 $6, under age 5 free. Raffle for prizes, too. 15 Schoolhouse Rd, Middletown Springs.

Flannel Formal

Woodstock Vt Film Series **

3 p.m.

9th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series returns, with “Dateline: Saigon” at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A recap of reporting during Vietnam War, over a 12year span making film. $11 adults; $6 kids under 16. Members, discounted price. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm. org.

Open Swim

Wild Game Supper

Opening Reception

5 p.m.

Pawlet VFD holds 50th annual wild game/chicken and biscuits supper at Pawlet Firehouse, Rt 133, Pawlet. $12 adults; $6 ages 6-10; under 6, free.

802-325-3222.

Swing Dance Classes

VFW Event

7:30 p.m.

Vermont Actors Repertory Theater presents contemporary drama “Marjorie Prime” at Colleges of St. Joseph, Tuttle Hall Theater, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. Tickets at 802tix.com or at the door. About artificial intelligence, and a lifelike replica of Marjorie’s dead husband.

Darol Anger & the Furies

7:30 p.m.

Chandler’s Live and Upstairs music series brings fiddle legend and group with heady mix of bluegrass, jazz, and global string music and song, at Chandler center For the Arts, 71 Main St., Randolph. Tickets at chandler-arts.org.

Kathleen Madigan

8 p.m.

Comedian Kathleen Madigan brings her tour to Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $35. paramountvt.org.

SATURDAY Stuff-A-Bus

NOV. 10

6 a.m.

Food drive in buses at Price Chopper, 6 a.m.-12 noon and Hannaford, 8 a.m.-12 noon. Proceeds benefit BROC, Rutland Community Cupboard, and Salvation Army.

Bikram Yoga **

7:30 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. 60-min. Bikram; 9 a.m. 90min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. inferno hot pilates. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Working Woodlands Workshop

8:30 a.m.

Autumn bird walk at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

8:30-11:30 a.m. Discussion and presentation by Nathaniel Sharp. Bring binocs, dress for outside activity.Free. RSVP required to 802-457-3368 ext 222. 53 Elm St., Woodstock. Meet in the Forest Center.

Holiday Craft Fair

9 a.m.

Holiday craft fair with hand-crafted items by local craftsmen. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jewelry, decorations, clothing, food from 23 vendors. Lunch available.

Castleton Community Center, 2108 Main St., Castleton.

Killington Section GMC

10 a.m.

Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Coy Hill, Middletown Springs. Safe hunting season walk on dirt roads with nice views, interesting old houses, and alpacas. Moderate, 5 miles. Meet at Rutland Firehouse side of Main Street Park to carpool. No dogs. 802-492-2244.

Gentle Yoga in the Barn

10 a.m.

Gentle yoga class, culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

2 p.m.

77 Gallery holds opening reception of Danielle Klebes exhibit “Aimless Pilgrimage” 2-4 p.m. Free, open to public. Exhibit through Jan. 11.

Learn to Curl

3 p.m.

Rutland Rocks Curling Club Learn to Curl Clinic at Giorgetti Arena, 2 Oak St Ext., Rutland. Free! Learn basics, strategy, techniques; then practice skills on the ice. $20. RSVP to 802-294-CURL. Wear comfortable warm clothing and clean, rubber-soled shoes. rutlandrocks.com.

5 p.m.

Brandon Congregational Church hosts harvest dinner and silent auction in Fellowship Hall, 5-7 p.m. Benefits building fund. 1 Carver St., Brandon.

802-247-0180.

5 p.m.

VFW Post 648 has ham & scalloped potato dinner, 5-7 p.m. $11. 15 Wales St., Rutland.

Bingo

5:30 p.m.

Bridgewater Grange Bingo, Saturday nights, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games start 6:30 p.m. Route 100A, Bridgewater Corners. Just across bridge from Junction Country Store. All welcome. Refreshments available.

THE TELLING PROJECT AT CHANDLER SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 7:30 P.M.

Open Gym

6 p.m.

Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available.

802-773-1404.

Crystal Attunement Sound Healing

6 p.m.

Experience the healing sounds and vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowls. Transport to a place of deep relaxation and inner peace while stress melts away and subtle energy systems are attuned and harmonized. Limited space: RSVP to sollunafarm.com or 802-492-9393. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury.

FOLA Film

7 p.m.

FOLA Broadway live movie showing, “Present Laughter,” at Ludlow Town Hall, in Heald Auditorium, 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow. Taped performance of Broadway show performed in 2017. Free, donations suggested, water and popcorn provided. fola.us.

Community Chorus

VART’s “Marjorie Prime”

7:30 p.m.

Vermont Actors Repertory Theater presents contemporary drama “Marjorie Prime” at Colleges of St. Joseph, Tuttle Hall Theater, 71 Clement Road, Rutland. Tickets at 802tix.com or at the door. About artificial intelligence, and a lifelike replica of Marjorie’s dead husband.

Open Gym

11 a.m.

Saturday morning open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages welcome. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends. $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-773-1404.

Story Time, Celebration

11 a.m.

Phoenix Books Rutland hosts story time, songs, party games from Victorian period, featuring “A Hound’s Holiday” author, illustrator, and musician. Free, open to all. 2 Center St., Rutland. phoenixbooks.biz.

Bridge Club

12 p.m.

Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802228-6276.

Klezmer Group

4 p.m.

Play klezmer music for fun, music provided. 4-6 p.m. at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. 802-773-3455.

The Rough & Tumble

7:30 p.m.

Folk-Americana duo returns to Brandon Music, 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. $20 tickets, dinner available before. BYOB. brandon-music.net.

MONDAY

The Telling Project

7:30 p.m.

Chandler Center for the Arts bring The Telling Project, providing veterans an opportunity to engage with the community in meaningful ways, breaking down barriers to mutual understanding and acceptance. $25 adults BOGO, students/veterans $10. chandler-arts.org. 71 Main St., Randolph.

Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

8 p.m.

The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute band comes to Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Tickets $29-$39, paramountvt.org.

10 a.m.

“If You Give a Pig a Pancake” story hour and puppet show at Chittenden Public Library, 223 Chittenden Road, Chittenden. Songs, Gratitude Tree craft, free play, snack. For children age 5 and under, but all welcome. Free, open to public.

10 a.m.

Children’s musical, “Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown” at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Recommended for grades K-4. $6 tickets at pentanglearts.org. 31 the Green, Woodstock.

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7 p.m.

Bridgewater Community Chorus perform at North Universalist Chapel. A capella four-part harmony music, gospel music, and original compositions. Free. 802-672-1797. 7 Church St., Woodstock.

Story Hour/Puppet Show

Jigsaw Jones

Vermont Voices Series

2 p.m.

Phoenix Books Misty Valley invites Vt. authors to come share their work.

This week, Archer Mayor concludes the series, talking on latest Joe Gunther mystery, “Bury the Lead.” Free, open to public. 58 Common St., Chester.

Copies of his books available.

Church Supper/Auction

VART’s “Marjorie Prime”

12:55 p.m.

Live screening, in HD on the big screen at Paramount Theatre, of performances at the Metropolitan Opera. This week, encore production: Nico Muhly’s “Marnie.” Run time 3 hours, one 30 minute intermission. Tickets $23 adults, $10 students. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.

5 p.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.

6 p.m.

Housing Trust of Rutland County holds first Flannel Formal at Southside Steakhouse. Casual fundraising event with karaoke (cash prizes), mac n’cheese bar, sliders, pie bar, DJ Greg with music. $50 at bit.ly/RAISETHEROOF. 170 S Main St, Rutland.

6:30 p.m.

Beginning East Coast, 6-count swing dance class hosted by Richard Cormier and Sherry McKirryher, 6:30-8 p.m. at Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main St., Rutland. 4-wk session, and it’s free! Donations appreciated. Bring comfy shoes, water. Pre-register at chaffeeartcenter.org.

Met Opera Live in HD

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SUNDAY Veteran’s Day

NOV. 11

Heartfulness Meditation

7:45 a.m.

Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.

Bikram Yoga **

9 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Sundays: 9 a.m. 90-min. Bikram; 11 a.m. inferno hot pilates; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Yoga with Dawn

10:30 a.m.

Yoga class with Dawn resumes at Plymouth Community Center. All levels welcome, please bring your own mat. $12 per class or $90 for 10 classes.

35 School Drive, Plymouth.

All Levels Yoga

12 p.m.

All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Cristy Murphy. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Bikram Yoga **

NOV. 12

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Mondays: 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., 60 min. Bikram; 4:30 p.m. 60-min. hot power flow; 6:15 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Killington Yoga

8:30 a.m.

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

Killington Bone Builders

10 a.m.

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

802-422-3368.

Jewish Parenting Group

11 a.m.

For parents with young children, led by Rabbi Tobie Weisman, at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. Towards joyful parenting, child care provided. Free.

Monday Meals

12 p.m.

Every Monday meals at Chittenden Town Hall at 12 noon. Open to public, RSVP call by Friday prior, 483-6244. Gene Sargent. Bring your own place settings. Seniors $3.50 for 60+. Under 60, $5. No holidays. 337 Holden Rd., Chittenden.

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.

Tobacco Cessation Group

5 p.m.

Free tobacco cessation group. Mondays, 5-6 p.m. at CVPS/Leahy Community Health Ed Center at RRMC, 160 Allen St., Rutland. Free nicotine replacement therapy and other resources and supports. 802-747-3768.

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CALENDAR

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Killington Yoga/Pilates

5 p.m.

Two classes: Pilates Mat, 5 p.m. Yin Yoga, 5:45 p.m. at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802422-4500.

All Levels Yoga

6:30 p.m.

Chaffee Art Center offers all level yoga class with Stefanie DeSimone, 50 minute practice. $5/ class, drop-ins welcome. 16 South Main St., Rutland.

Citizenship Classes

Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost.

16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.

TUESDAY Bikram Yoga **

11 a.m.

Rest and relaxation with supported postures on bolsters and blankets. Ideal for recovery from fatigue, injury or illness and stress reduction. Soothing music, aromatherapy. Culminating with healing vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowl “Sound Bath.” Beginners to experts. Sol Luna Farm, 329 Old Farm Road, Shrewsbury. Register at sollunafarm.com. First class free.

TOPS Meeting

4:45 p.m.

TOPS meets Tuesday nights at Trinity Church in Rutland (corner of West and Church streets). Side entrance. Weight in 4:45-5:30 p.m. Meeting 6-6:30 p.m. All welcome, stress free environment, take off pounds sensibly.

802-293-5279.

Level 1 Yoga

5:30 p.m.

Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-422-4500.

Heartfulness Meditation

5:45 p.m.

Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.

NOV. 13

Bereavement Group

6 a.m.

Bikram Yoga holds classes Tuesdays: 6 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Inferno hot pilates; 9 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 90-min. Bikram. 1360 US-4, Mendon. bikramyogamendon.com.

Open Swim **

8 a.m.

Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 12-1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.

Art Workshop

10 a.m.

Hand-in-Hand open art workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesdays at Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington. Open art workshop - all levels, interests, mediums. Free. Ann Wallen Community Room. 802-299-1777.

Mendon Bone Builders

10 a.m.

Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.

Tobacco Cessation Group

Harmony Restorative Yoga

11 a.m.

Free tobacco cessation group. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges.

Every Tuesday, 11-12 p.m. at Heart Center, 12 Commons St., Rutland.

802-747-3768.

6 p.m.

VNAHSR’s weekly bereavement group, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, 8 Court St., Rutland. Rev. Andrew Carlson facilitates.

Free, open to the public. 802-770-1613.

Peter Stark Talk

6 p.m.

Discussion of book “Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father” with historian/author Peter Stark at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, Woodstock. Free, open to public.

Legion Bingo

6:15 p.m.

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

Chess Club

7 p.m.

Rutland Rec Dept. holds chess club at Godnick Adult Center, providing a mind-enhancing skill for youth and adults. All ages are welcome; open to the public. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 1 Deer St., Rutland.

Brick Box Live

7:30 p.m.

Live music showcase series, video recorded in front of a live studio audience, at the Brick Box at Paramount, 30 Center St., Rutland. This week, Kris Collett and Damn It All. Host George Nostrand of Rutland Herald.

Paramount’s packed with entertainment this week Nov. 8-13—RUTLAND— The Paramount Theatre is packed with events this week, with five options for theatergoers.

Thursday, Nov. 8 Rescheduled due to an illness back in September, the legendary Temptations will perform a show on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. With over 40 years of success and 37 Top 40 hits to their credit, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history. Tickets purchased for the original September show will be honored for this show.

Friday, Nov. 9 The stage looks to laughs Friday, Nov. 9, with comedian Kathleen Madigan at 8 p.m.

For 29 years, Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances on every late night show ever made.

From 25 appearances on the Tonight Show and multiple appearances on Letterman and Conan to recently riding around with Jerry Seinfeld in his internet series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Madigan is still having a blast and selling out theaters across the country. Tickets are $35.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Tribute band Tusk will perform Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Tusk performs as the Courtesy Paramount Theatre No. 1 Tribute to Fleetwood Tusk, aFleetwood Mac tribute band Mac in the world, Paramount, page 20

Suicide fence: 165-foot Queechee Gorge draws over 100,000 visitors per year continued from page 1 the bridge on July 4, 2011, have been vocal advocates for meaningful measures. A witness to his death reported Derek may have been trying to climb back onto the bridge before he fell.

The Coopers feel any assistance for those who might change their minds would be a good thing.

The fence installation was supposed to begin in the summer, but was delayed to avoid creating traffic problems during the peak foliage season. During the postponement, VTrans installed bright light towers illuminating the entire bridge, and an Orange County Sheriff deputy was on duty every night, from 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning.

Two summers ago, two telephone

towers linked to a 24-hour hotline at Headrest, a non-profit Lebanon counselling service, were installed.

People in distress may press a button on one of the solar-powered towers and speak immediately to someone.

The Mountain Times was unable to find out if the towers have been used.

In 2016 the Vermont Legislature ordered a study of the problem and possible solutions, ultimately deciding to install 9-foot tall green fencing, attached to the railings. This is a temporary measure, J. B. McCarthy, spokesperson for AOT said, as the bridge is due for a major overhaul.

“We’re in the conceptual design stage now,” McCarthy said, “but the two-year project is funded and sched-

uled to begin in 2021.”

At that time the current fencing will be replaced with either nets or another fence, McCarthy said, and the sidewalks will be widened.

“Our creator has given us so many beautiful things to see in this world,” said Jean Ronan, who, with her husband Jeff, was visiting from Townsend, Massachusetts. “And this is one of his best.”

Ronan said she liked the fence because it makes the whole experience of looking down into the deep gorge much more comfortable. She and Jeff make it a point to visit the gorge whenever they are in the area.

“And there are open spaces in the mesh to take photos,” she said.

MUSIC SCENE

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg

WEDNESDAY

NOV. 7 KILLINGTON

[MUSIC Scene] STOCKBRIDGE 7 p.m. Wild Fern Rick Redington

FRIDAY

7:30 p.m. Sushi Yoshi

Music Trivia Bingo with DJ Dave

POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern

Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Pajama Party with DJ Mega

THURSDAY NOV. 8

KILLINGTON

6 p.m. Liquid Art

Open Mic with Tee Boneicus Jones

LUDLOW 6:30 p.m. The Killarney

Irish Session Open Jam with Gypsy Reel

MENDON 6 p.m. Red Clover Inn Jazz Trio

PITTSFIELD 8:30 p.m. Clear River Tavern

Open Mic Jam with the Clear River Band

POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Mike Schwaner

RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

Full Backline Open Mic with Host Robby Smolinksi

SOUTH POMFRET 7 p.m. Artistree Open Mic

NOV. 9 BOMOSEEN

SATURDAY

NOV. 10 BRANDON

4 p.m. Artistree

7:30 p.m. Brandon Music

12 p.m. Wild Fern

Rough and Tumble

7:30 p.m. Town Hall

Mile Twelve Bluegrass Band

BOMOSEEN

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

6 p.m. Iron Lantern

KILLINGTON

KILLINGTON

Aaron Audet

SOUTH POMFRET Concert for a Cause: Annemieke McLane and Matthew Marsit

STOCKBRIDGE Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington

1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam

Mike Schwaner

MONDAY NOV. 12

7 p.m. The Foundry

7 p.m. The Foundry

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub

7:30 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Pub Shakespeare in the Alley

9:30 p.m. The Killarney

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

8 p.m. Pickle Barrel Nightclub

RUTLAND

POULTNEY

9 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

Joey Leone Duo

Shakespeare in the Alley

Rick Webb

7 p.m. Taps Tavern

Joey Leone Duo

Mugsy

Supply and Demand

The Mean Waltons

RUTLAND

RUTLAND

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton

7:30 p.m. Hop ‘n’ Moose DJ Dirty D

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Liquid Rhythm

STOCKBRIDGE

Open Mic with Silas

9:30 p.m. The Venue Krishna Guthrie

TUESDAY

DJ Mega

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T

George Nostrand

9 p.m. Center Street Alley

LUDLOW

SUNDAY

NOV. 11 KILLINGTON

NOV. 13

BRIDGEWATER

7 p.m. Ramunto’s Brick and Brew Pizza Trivia Night

CASTLETON 6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab

7 p.m. Wild Fern

5 p.m. The Foundry

PITTSFIELD

TINMOUTH

9 p.m. JAX Food & Games

Taylor’s 70th Birthday Party with the Heavily Bros.

Bow Thayer, Greg Ryan Duo

7:30 p.m. Old Firehouse Bright Wings Chorus

Jazz Night

Rick Webb

WOODSTOCK

10 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub

10 p.m. Bentley’s Restaurant

RUTLAND

Dancing after Dark with DJ Andraudy

Local’s Night with Duane Carleton

7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Katie Louise

9:30 p.m. The Venue Open Mic

7 p.m. Clear River Tavern POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Bluegrass Jam

RUTLAND 7:30 p.m. Paramount’s Brick Box Theatre Kris Collett and Damn it all

9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern

Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie

9:30 p.m. The Venue Karaoke

Farmers market:

Woodstock store featured in Architectural Digest

continued from page 2 handsome, year-round operation.

Crowl and members of his team designed the current structure to replace the original farm stand 20 years ago. They hired Woodstock area builder Hank Savelberg, who used wood harvested and milled locally.

Outside, natural weathered siding covers a simple, voluminous, barn-like structure; inside exposed square timbers and unfinished wood walls continue the building’s theme of Vermont’s iconic barns.

Over the years, Woodstock Farmers’ Market has suffered its share of setbacks, including a fire in 1992, the year Crowl purchased the market, and a devastating flood caused by Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. The Woodstock Farmers’ Market made a complete

recovery after each occasion.

Crowl and his team were deeply touched by the level of support they received from their community, which helped the market resume operation as quickly as possible.

The Architectural Digest article states, “The Woodstock Farmers Market is famous among locals for its fresh regional produce and delicious ready-made foods. Housed in a classic barn-inspired building, the interior is crisp with light wood paneling the ceiling for a homespun feel.”

The market is often heralded as a must-visit, foodies’ destination by such notable publications as Boston Globe, Martha Stewart, Food & Wine and Yankee magazines and many more highly respected publications and media venues.

Submitted

Woodstock Farmers' Market gets accolades.

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PUZZLES

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

• SUDOKU

• MOVIE TIMES

• CROSSWORD

• MOVIE DIARY

just for fun

SUDOKU

the MOVIE diary

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.

Solutions on page 27

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Boat structure 5. Affirmatives 10. From end to end 14. Ancient Syrian city 15. Plant parts 16. Anatomical feature of worms 17. Invests in little enterprises 18. Cuts the skin off 19. Noted child psychiatrist 20. Satisfies 22. Take by sips 23. Matched 24. It changed the world 27. U.S. Founding Father Adams 30. Father 31. Swiss river 32. They hold music 35. Spoke 37. Used to write 38. Cold wind 39. More competent 40. Test for high schoolers 41. Mild analgesic 42. Indian industrial city 43. Fellas 44. Short-tailed martens 45. No seats available 46. Golf score 47. A way to sink 48. Type of investment account 49. Songs 52. Type of sword 55. __ King Cole, musician 56. Type of vaccine 60. Site of the Taj Mahal 61. Languished 63. Ethnic group in South China 64. Prevent from seeing 65. Word of farewell 66. Charity given to the poor 67. Chops 68. Swiss capital 69. One point east of southeast

CLUES DOWN 1. Type of hall 2. Swedish rock group 3. Long, narrow cut 4. Indicating silence 5. Talk at length 6. Wiped away 7. Sweet substance (alt. sp.)

8. Babar is one 9. Soviet Socialist Republic 10. French avant-garde composer 11. Commoner 12. Swiss river 13. A single-minded expert 21. Passover feast and ceremony 23. Indie record label (abbr.)

25. Fellow 26. Strong tree 27. Drenches 28. Spindle 29. North Dravidian language 32. Lounges about 33. Preamble 34. Essential for nachos 36. Afternoon beverage 37. 007’s creator 38. Founder of Babism 40. Music played in open air 41. Profoundly wise men 43. Disfigure 44. Unhappy 46. Prefix denoting “in a” 47. Cotton fabric; satiny finish 49. Closes tightly 50. The lowest point 51. Semitic sun god 52. Grads wear one 53. Phil __, former CIA 54. Fermented rather than distilled 57. Aids digestion 58. Unstressed-stressed 59. Body part 61. Wonderful 62. Expected at a certain time

Solutions on page 27

Rock and a hard place

The opportunities to sing were plentiful when I was a child. I just never had the guts to stand up and try it.

I belonged to a church where I watched people sing religious songs on a weekly basis. Obviously, there were opportunities to join the choir, but I would have never considered it. In my mind, singing was for “the other kids.”

On the rare occasions when my father would attend a service (usually Christmas Eve), I would watch him with awe as he belted out the popular hymns. He rarely sang, but when he did, he did it with projection and confidence.

I attended camps every summer where there was always someone with an acoustic guitar belting out songs around the campfire. I remember one camp counselor who played “Hey Jude” ad nauseam. I quietly joined in on the chorus when others were singing, but I would have never dared to dive into a verse as a soloist.

In grade school there were countless opportunities to sing in the chorus. But again, that was an activity for the other students. I was into kickball and baseball cards. I had no time for mincing activities like singing. And even when it was required, I usually only mouthed the words.

It wasn’t that I didn’t like singing (because I did), I just never thought I was good enough to do it in front of other people. Like most people, I assumed my voice wasn’t good because no one ever said it was. Of course, I never had a lesson or practiced, so how was I BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY supposed to be good?

The funny thing was, music was a huge part of my life. I loved listening to albums in my bedroom; I had rather how confident you were. a huge collection of cassettes that I played in the car; Before long, I didn’t have a problem singing in front and when I got older, I reveled in going to the live of people. I figured I was good enough to be acceptconcerts of my favorite artists. able. And for the first time in my life, I didn’t care what It wasn’t until after high school, when a couple of other people thought. The fact was, I now enjoyed buddies and I decided it singing and if someone had a might be fun to start a gaIT WASN’T SO MUCH ABOUT HOW problem with that, then that rage band, that I finally gave was their problem.

GOOD YOU WERE, BUT RATHER it a shot. We had rudimenSinging and playing guitar tary skills at best, but we HOW CONFIDENT YOU WERE. became one of the most enwere determined to make joyable parts of my life. Every some noise. It took us a few weeks, but we finally got to apartment or house I moved into had to have a corner the point where we could play a recognizable song. or room reserved for playing music. When friends The problem was that none of us wanted to sing. would visit, I would try to coerce them into joining in I suppose the other two were more adamant about for a singalong. not singing than I was so I became the vocalist by And then I got cancer in my throat and my ability default. Initially, it was uncomfortable. I experienced to sing was taken away from me. I have no range now the classic “mic fright” every time I heard my voice and while the gravely sound is distinct, it is difficult to amplified. But then something interesting happened: use when interpreting most songs. I still play my guithe more I did it the better I got and the more confitar daily but I miss singing my favorite songs terribly. dent I became.

I’ve been trying to get my son to sing in my place After a while, I started to enjoy singing. I realized but he’s embarrassed. I realize that he’s experiencing that it wasn’t so much about how good you were, but the same fear that I had. I keep trying to tell him how beautiful and exhilarating singing can be but he’s simply not there yet. I can only hope that one day he figures it out and discovers the joy and musicality of the human voice.

Freddie Mercury understood this point. The lead singer of the rock band Queen was one of the greatest singers of his generation and widely considered one its most energizing performers.

This week’s feature, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is the story of Freddie’s life, from his humble beginnings as an immigrant in Britain to his commanding performances as one of rock and roll’s most beloved leading men.

This is a satisfying biopic that music lovers will enjoy. The performances and visuals were dead on with poignant attention given to Queen’s music. Unfortunately, two hours simply isn’t enough time to do this story justice. Subsequently, many important events were whitewashed.

Check this one out if you love Queen or rock and roll in general. You won’t be blown away but you will be entertained.

A rollicking “B” for “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.

The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

ROCKIN’ THE REGION

The struggle:

n o i g e R e h T ’ n R ock i w ith Guster

Guster is part of the Women’s World Cup, Nov. 23-25, and will be playing Sunday in between

rockin’ the region by dj dave hoffenberg

runs. I had the pleasure of speaking to Adam Gardner who along with Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel, formed the group in 1991.

Joining them in 2010 was Luke Reynolds.

Guster has never played Killington, but Gardner has, with supergroup Yukon Kornelius. He’s joined by bassist Stefan Lessard from the Dave Matthews Band, guitarist/singer Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies and drummer Eric Fawcett from Spymob.

They always have some great special guests.

Submitted Yukon Kornelius was Guster members: Adam Gardner, Luke Reynolds, Ryan Miller, Brian Rosenworcel started for charitable purposes. They were asked to it comes from the artist’s record over and over. If we feel we have to; we’re doing ski in Warren Miller’s “Chil- voice, people listen.” felt like we’re running out this because we want to. dren of Winter” and play a Guster formed after the of ideas or just not putting We’re actively choosing to concert at the Pickle Barrel. guys met at Tufts Univerout quality records, we do this every day. Our fans Gardner’s a big skier and sity. “It quickly became would stop. This is one of feel it and we definitely feel being in the film turned clearer before we graduour strongest records to it. It’s reflected in the music into a comical highlight in ated that we’ll be able to date for sure. Every record we’re playing. We feel fortuhis life. do this full-time,” Gardner we’ve made is pretty darn nate that we’re still able to “My three seconds of remembered. Right after different.” do this.” skiing the bumps in the graduation they had a Gardner has only been They have a dedicated movie was the proudest tour set up, an album out in two bands in his life: following that’s pretty tightmoment for my parents. and quickly released a Royal Flush, his high knit as well. People that go That’s funny to me because second one. They gained school band and Guster. to their shows have come I have this rock band, too. popularity with a grassMusic is written together for many. “We’re so lucky to Remember when have them. They’re you saw us play to willing to grow “REMEMBER WHEN YOU SAW US PLAY TO A a sold-out crowd at with us creatively.

Radio City? They’re The ones who have SOLD-OUT CROWD AT RADIO CITY? THEY’RE LIKE, like, ‘Ya that was stuck with us would ‘YA THAT WAS COOL ... BUT WARREN MILLER!’” cool... but Warren be disappointed Miller!’” Gardner if we put out the GARDNER SAID. said. same thing as last In 2004, he started roots movement. “It was a in a room. “It’s a painfully time,” Gardner said. non-profit Reverb which steady build. Just us hitting democratic process. It’s Gardner loves the works with hundreds of the road and winning been less painful because interaction with fans, that bands to green their tours. fans over, 10 people at a we’ve gotten better at it. human connection. “If It started with summer time. We’re still doing that Lyrics are typically written what we’re doing can make tours, but they’ve had and still growing in some

by Ryan and Brian will people smile or forget their some winter eco-villages. markets which is amazing. help. We’re all dads and all troubles for the two hours Reverb was one of the char- We started 25-plus years have kids, so that’s one of they’re with us, then I feel ities that benefited from ago, so we’ve been at it a the reasons we take time I’ve done my job. If I can the Pickle show. They were long time,” said Gardner. between records. We’ll get open their minds, their lucky to start up with Dave They’re currently on a U.S. together for a few days at heart to other things that Matthews Band, Maroon 5, Tour. a time and then go back are bigger than our individJack Johnson, John Mayer Their eighth album to our lives. We’ve found ual lives that affect us all, and Phish. “We’re fortudrops in January. NPR just a good life balance, but even better.” nate that some of our first released the title track, we’re about to hit it hard Gardner is looking artists we still work with to “Look Alive” which is now because of the new record, forward to skiing at Killthis day. It was born out of available to download so next year we’ll be out of ington. “That’s one of my me feeling badly about the along with two other balance.” favorite things to do,” he negative environmental tracks. Gardner talked The guys are a tight-knit said. Growing up he had impact of my tour and see- about it. group. Gardner elaborated. a buddy with a ski house ing the opportunity to talk “I’m really excited about “It’s more fraternal; we’re and he would come up with fans about clean air, this album. The key to why more like brothers and most holiday weekends. clean water and clean food. we’ve been able to still do family than friends. Like He learned to ski at Stowe We’ve been lucky to have what we’re doing is we keep any family, sometimes you at age three. The guys all artists understand what putting out material that love them more than you ski and ride too and they we’re doing and want to be we’re proud of and our fans like them [laughing]. We get to bring their kids and a part. We have millions of like. It’s new material; we’re definitely get along. We’re family for Thanksgiving fans for this because when not putting out the same not doing this because we weekend.

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Veteran has scars

continued from page 1 Looking back, she wonders, “I was kind of in denial.

I [thought], ‘I must be missing something—this can’t be him',” she said.

Aines doesn’t remember much about that night. He remembers waking up at the VA hospital in White River Junction.

“His fire was totally gone – his spirit was gone,” Aines’ mother Diana Meierott said. “That was difficult to see. You could see the pain in his face.”

That was the last time Aines had a drink. That night was a wake-up call to Aines and those who loved him.

Aines and Courtney had met as students at Mill River Union High School in Rutland – though they were just friends at the time. “He was a clown in high school and I really wasn’t into that,” she said.

Aines went into the military shortly after he turned 18, where he worked as an army medic. He was deployed 13 months his first tour, then 16 months in his second tour.

“With my second deployment, I grew angry – it became very personal to me,” he said. “My own humanity and values fell to the wayside.”

As he started struggling more and more, he and Courtney’s relationship grew. Aines asked her out on their first date in a letter. They had their first kiss at the Albany International Airport in New York when they were 23.

At 25, they got engaged during a hike at the White Rocks National Recreation Area. Through all he’s been through, “She’s my rock,” he said.

Aines and Courtney got married in 2011.

Aines, 34, now works as a benefit advisor for military veterans at the Community College of Vermont. He is getting his masters degree from Castleton University in education curriculum and instruction.

Aines still has nightmares. He dreams of himself and his wife driving in Iraq and being blown up. He dreams of his friends who are no longer with him. It helps him to help other people. “It really helps me heal when I can work with other veterans,” he said. “It’s important to me.”

It’s been five years since Aines tried to commit suicide and he and Courtney just celebrated their seven-year wedding anniversary. They appreciate the small things in each other, like making coffee for each other, warming the car.

They’ve been to couples therapy, not because they were unsure if they wanted to be together but because they didn’t know how to live and grow with the other entity that had affected both their lives—the PTSD. “We weren’t good communicators,” she said. She feared asking the wrong questions.

He feared his problem would affect her. He didn’t like to talk about it. “I didn’t want to dump it on her,” he said.

Aines still takes anti-depressants everyday. His PTSD is mostly under control, he said, but he’s afraid of setbacks – and he’s had setbacks.

Before his youngest son, Grayson, was born about 7 months ago, things were going well, or so it seemed.

Grayson was born three weeks before a scheduled cesarean. He needed to be transported immediately from Porter Medical in Middlebury to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington because he couldn’t breathe on his own. Meanwhile, Courtney was hemorrhaging and needed surgery in Middlebury to remove blood clots.

Aines went to Burlington with his son while Courtney stayed behind.

“That just set me back,” he said. “I was really afraid I was going to lose people I loved again.”

Aines said the war changed him. The war made him more resilient. It also brought him closer to Courtney.

Despite it all, he said: “I’d go back in a heartbeat.”

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Living

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FIND YOUR LOCAL ARTS, DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Housing Trust of Rutland County goes mad for plaid at Flannel Formal

Business assistance offered to veterans Thursday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m.—RANDOLPH—The Small Business Administration is hosting a free small business workshop for veterans from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Langevin House, 607 Furnace St., Randolph Center.

With approximately 22 million veterans in America and 250,000 service members transitioning from the military annually, the SBA is focused on ensuring they have access to the business counseling, contracting assistance and capital needed to start and grow successful businesses.

In fiscal year 2018, the SBA supported more than $27 million in loans to veteran-owned businesses throughout New England. The businesses the SBA assisted in the past fiscal year varied by industry. Companies include a software publisher, an insurance agency, a portfolio management firm and an interior designer.

The schedule is as follows: 8:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m. contracting and veteran certifications; 10 a.m., exploring business ownership; 11:30 a.m., financing panel and lender match; 12:30 p.m., lunch and one-on-one small business counseling.

To register, visit sbavt.eventbrite.com. For information, email chris.herriman@sba.gov or call 202-868-3202.

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Friday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Housing Trust of Rutland County (HTRC) will raise the roof at the Flannel Formal, a flannel-filled event hosted at Southside Steakhouse on Friday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. This casual-dress event will feature a karaoke contest with cash prizes, a mac n’ cheese bar, sliders, and a down-home pie bar, plus DJ Greg providing music. Tickets are $50 and available at bit.ly/ RAISETHEROOF. “For more than 25 years, the Housing Trust of Rutland County has been mission-driven and focused on the fact

that safe, stable, and affordable housing equals healthy communities,” said Elisabeth Kulas, executive director of the Housing Trust of Rutland County. “We wanted to find a fun way to celebrate the good work that we do in our communities and introduce our organization to more people.

The Flannel Formal promises to be a great event that will help us meet this goal.”

Proceeds will help provide affordable housing to people in need in Rutland County. For more information, call 802775-3139 ext. 218.

Become a better birder in Working Woodlands Workshop

Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m.— WOODSTOCK—2018 is the Year of the Bird, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In recognition of this milestone, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is teaming up with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies to help people become

better birders on Saturday, Nov. 10, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Join for a lesson in late-autumn birding led by VCE’s Nathaniel Sharp, starting with an indoor presentation and ending with a bird walk through the park. Sharp will introduce fall/winter bird species, provide tips on how to use the eBird app for birding, and help identify

birds as he leads the bird walk. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Bring binoculars if available. Dress for extended outdoor activity.

Parking is available in the Billings Farm & Museum overflow lot, located on Old River Road. Register for the free event by calling 802-457-3368 ext.

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Women’s Club hosts holiday boutique fundraiser Friday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) is sponsoring its second annual Nibbles, Bobbles & Bits Boutique Evening Fundraiser at the Summit Lodge in Killington on Friday, Nov. 9. This event is a pre-holiday

shopping and social soiree with a variety of local micro vendors.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for attendees to browse, shop, mingle and win prizes - all for a good cause! Raffle tickets will be sold for the opportunity to win prizes and proceeds will benefit the

Killington Elementary School KEEPERS (Parent-Teacher Association). Admission is free, light refreshments will be served and a cash bar is available.

For more information, visit swcvt.com.

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Career fair November 13 4:30 - 6:30 pm

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Visit with managers and employees to learn about HFCU opportunities!

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A showing of Broadway’s “Present Laughter” will be shown at Ludlow Town Hall Saturday.

FOLA presents Broadway Theatre Live, ‘Present Laughter’

Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—“Present Laughter” will be the next FOLA Broadway Live movie on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Heald Auditorium at the Ludlow Town Hall.

This movie is a taped performance of the Broadway show performed in NYC in 2017. It’s like being at St. James Theatre, without paying high ticket prices.

Whatever would we do without Kevin Kline?

In an age of lesser stars, he’s a bona fide matinee idol of the ideal age and with the urbane sensibility to do justice to sophisticated scribes like Noel Coward. “Present Laughter” is a delicious drawing-room comedy that Coward dashed off in 1942 to amuse himself and his friends, while engaging in a bit

of sober self-reflection.

Kline relishes the comic challenge in this snazzy production.

The film is free and open to everyone; donations are appreciated.

Popcorn and water will be supplied.

The Town Hall is located at 37 S. Depot St., Ludlow.

For more information, call 802-228-7239 or visit fola.us.

Help Stuff-A-Bus feed local families

Nov. 8-10—RUTLAND—The annual Stuff-A-Bus food drive is Nov. 8, 9 and 10.Bring non-perishable food items to the buses parked at Price Chopper and Hannaford in Rutland and help stuff the buses. The bus at Price Chopper will be there for donation collection Thursday and Friday between 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday between 6 a.m. and 12-noon. The bus at Hannaford will be there for donation collection Thursday and Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Saturday between 8 a.m. and noon. Radio personalities will be on hand to greet donors.

Proceeds from this special event benefit

the BROC Community Food Shelf, Rutland Community Cupboard and The Salvation Army. The food and money collected helps feed hundreds of local families in need immediately.

“We are grateful to so many that generously support this great event,” said Tom Donahue, CEO at BROC Community Action. “The thousands of pounds of food collected could be feeding your friend, your neighbor or your family member.”

Volunteers and groups interested in helping unload the buses on Saturday at noon can contact Pamela Shambo at 802665-1721 or pshambo@broc.org.

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A photo by Horst Faas, in the Mekong Delta, is used in “Dateline: Saigon,” a film that spent 12 years in the making.

Documentary ‘Dateline: Saigon’ serves reminder of role of press in war times

Saturday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Dateline: Saigon” on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Director Tom Herman spent 12 years making the film, that revisits five Pulitzer-Prize winning journalists whose controversial and groundbreaking reporting shed important light on the early years of the Vietnam War. With all the high-stakes drama of “All the President’s Men,” the film serves as a reminder of the role that a free press plays during times of stress

and uncertainty.

Tickets prices: $11 for adults; $6 for children under age 16. BF&M members receive discounted prices. For a complete list of screenings and to purchase tickets, visit billingsfarm. org/filmfest or call 802-457-5303.

Billings Farm & Museum is located one-half mile north of the Woodstock village green on Vermont Route 12.

Brandon Congregational Church holds dinner, silent auction to benefit building fund Saturday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m.—BRANDON—The Brandon Congregational Church will be holding a harvest dinner and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Fellowship Hall from 5-7 p.m. A variety of seasonal foods, side dishes and desserts will be served along with a homemade dessert. A free will offering will be taken. These dinners are always delicious and a wonderful time to share with family, neighbors and friends.

The auction is to benefit the church’s building fund.

The buildings require extensive work. Members will

be applying for grants, but they will need to provide matching funds. This will be a multi-year, multi-project process which is just beginning.

The silent auction will offer a variety of decorative items for the home, plus food, crafts, gift certificates and other treats.

Donation for the auction, especially gift certificates from local businesses, would be most appreciated. To arrange for a donation pick-up, contact Mary Cliver at 802-247-0180.

The church is located at 1 Carver St., Brandon.

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The Rough & Tumble return to Brandon Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Road-based folk-Americana duo The Rough & Tumble will be returning to Brandon at Brandon Music on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

The Rough & Tumble, comprised of Pennsylvania-born Mallory Graham and California-raised Scott Tyler, have been living with only a PO box and a 16-foot camper to call their own since April 2015, though the band dates back almost seven years. Friends turned bandmates turned married bandmates, they and their 81-pound dog, Puddle, are prolific songwriters living the folk life of 1960s troubadours. Their woven vocal wywharmonies are held together by a the backbone of Tyler’s guitar and filled in with the menagerie of Graham’s instruments such as accordion, toy piano, bells, melodica, and even banjulele. The duo are dense with sound and story, and have occasionally successful jokes, too.

Their new release, “We Made Ourselves a Home When We Didn’t Know,” comes after a long line of releases, but is their first full length record. The duo dips into these housewares-meets-folk-meets-road songs, as well as their back catalogue, during their live show, and generally have a spin on the latest stranger they met just outside the venue.

Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. Tickets can be purchased at brandon-music. net. Dinner is served upon reservation at 6 p.m.

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David Zuckerman leads discussion of ‘SEED’ documentary in Rochester Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.—ROCHESTER— The next feature in the Rochester Public Library documentary series is “SEED: The Untold Story” on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Lt. Governor David Zuckerman, himself a working farmer, will lead the discussion of this award winning film.

“SEED: The Untold Story” follows passionate seed keepers protecting a 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94 percent of seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds.

The next book discussion at the library will focus on the current rock star of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). Three different versions of her biography will be available to read, one or all. First, the more typical autobiography, “My Own Words,” is a hefty 400 pages written by the justice. Second is the unconventionally formatted biography, “The Notorious RBG, The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.” This light and breezy 200-page version is fully illustrated and a quick read by Irin Carmon. The third book available is “I Dissent,” the 30-page picture book for children. This 5-minute read will introduce a discussion of how RBG, and other famous women, are depicted for young readers.

Copies are available now to read for the Nov. 15 discussion at 10:30 a.m. at library.

CSJ to screen documentary, ‘The Destruction of Memory’ Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph will present a screening of the documentary film “The Destruction of Memory” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Tuttle Hall Theater. “The Destruction of Memory” is an award-winning documentary by Tim Slade that explores the ongoing war on culture and the heroism of individuals fighting to save it.

Based on the book of the same name by Robert Bevan, the film delves into the complex story underlying cultural destruction, examining examples from WWII, the former Yugoslavia, Mali and Syria, among other places, and argues that this destruction is not simply an outgrowth of conflict but rather a targeted, systematic effort to erase the cultures and identities of entire peoples – a war on culture that has, in fact, been waged for decades.

Interviewees in the film include the director-general of UNESCO, the prosecutor of the international criminal court, and other distinguished international experts. Following the screening, a question and answer session will be held with the film’s director, Tim Slade.

The screening is free and open to the public. College of St. Joseph is located at 71 Clement Road, Rutland. For more information, visit csj.edu/events.

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COME CHECK OUT THE NEW BAR! Courtesy Phoenix Books

Heather Ballanca, Kim Spensley and Steve Spensley will visit Phoenix Books Rutland for a story time complete with songs.

Story time recalls love of New England winters, with music Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND—On Saturday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host a story time with songs and party games from the Victorian period featuring Heather Ballanca and Kim Spensley – illustrator and author of “A Hound’s Holiday” – and musician Steve Spensley.

About the book: Do you hate to leave your dog at home when going off to do something fun? That’s how this Victorian-era family feels when they head out in the sleigh for a family gathering. Set in a snowy New England landscape, this picture book of woodcut-style illustrations will appeal to all with a nostalgia for bygone days or for whom it is an unknown world.

The illustrator, Heath-

er Bellanca, and writer, Kim Spensley, grew up next door to each other in an idyllic little town in Vermont, home of their forebears.

As a result, they share a love of New England’s countryside, its bright winter days and its welcoming traditions.

They share visions of great-great-grandparents traveling snow-covered roads for joyous, often rare and therefore cherished family gatherings.

This event is free and open to all. Phoenix Books Rutland is located at 2 Center Street in Rutland. Copies of the featured title will be available for attendees to purchase and have signed.

For more information, call 802-855-8078 or visit phoenixbooks. biz.

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FOOD The Foundry

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Back Country Café

The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks.

Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials.

(802) 422-4411

Birch Ridge

ENJOY $1.50 OYSTERS

DAILY 3PM – 6PM SERVING SUNDAY

Serving locals and visitors alike since 1998, dinner at the Birch Ridge Inn is a delicious way to complete your day in Killington. Featuring Vermont inspired New American cuisine in the inns dining room and Great Room Lounge, you will also find a nicely stocked bar, hand crafted cocktails, fine wines, seafood and vegetarian options, and wonderful house made desserts. www.birchridge.com. (802) 422-4293

Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie

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Monday - Thursday: 3p – 10p • Friday: 3p – 11p 63 Summit Path • 802.422.5335 WWW. FOUNDRYKILLINGTON .COM

Jones’ Donuts

Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best!

Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810

Juice Amour

We believe healthful food should taste delicious, look beautiful, help you feel amazing and be sustainable. At Juice Amour we produce almost zero waste while offering 100% organic raw juices, cashew milks, smoothies, chia pudding, acai & dragon fruit bowls, raw food, snacks, and more!

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Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more.

We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road and offer outdoor dining on our patio all fall. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999

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Looking for something a little different? Hit up McGrath’s Irish Pub for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, live music on the weekends and delicious food. Guinness not your favorite? They also have Vermont’s largest Irish Whiskey selection. innatlongtrail.com/Home.html 802-775-7181

Killington Market

Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket. com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.

Liquid Art

Forget about the polar vortex for a while and relax in the warm atmosphere at Liquid Art. Look for artfully served lattes from their La Marzocco espresso machine, or if you want something stronger, try their signature cocktails. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, they focus on healthy fare and provide you with a delicious meal different than anything else on the mountain.

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Chef-owned, Choices Restaurant and Rotisserie was named 2012 ski magazines favorite restaurant. Choices may be the name of the restaurant but it is also what you get. Soup of the day, shrimp cockatil, steak, hamburgers, pan seared chicken, a variety of salads and pastas, scallops, sole, lamb and more await you. An extensive wine list and in house made desserts are also available. www.choices-restaurant.com (802) 422-4030

The Foundry, Killington's premier dining destination, offers fine cuisine in a stunning scenic setting. Waterside seating welcomes you to relax and enjoy craft beer and wines selected by the house sommelier. Impeccable, chef-driven cuisine features locally sourced meats and cheeses, the freshest seafood, homemade pastas and so much more. www.foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335

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KILLINGTON’S ONLY WATERSIDE DINING

The 506 Bistro serves a simple, seasonal menu featuring Vermont highlights. Set in the open bar and lounge, the atmosphere is casual and warm.

Your are likely to be served a yankee pot roast, a great organic burger from a nearby farm or fresh strawberry shortcake with Vermont berries. Local, simple, home cooked is what we are all about.

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MATTERS With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665 Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are available. (802) 422-4777

Mountain Top Inn & Resort

Whether staying overnight or visiting for the day, Mountain Top’s Dining Room & Tavern serve delicious cuisine amidst one of Vermont’s best views. A mix of locally inspired and International cuisine – including salads, seafood, poultry and a new steakhouse menu - your taste buds are sure to be satisfied. Choose from 12 Vermont craft brews on tap.Warm up by the terrace fire pit after dinner! Just a short drive from Killington. mountaintopinn. com, 802-483-2311.

Pickle Barrel

The house that rocks Killington is the largest and most exciting venue in town. With 4 bars, 3 levels and 2 stages, The Pickle Barrel offers 1 legendary party featuring live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Dining options include pizza, chicken wings, chicken tenders and French fries.

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Lake Bomoseen Lodge

The Taproom at Lake Bomoseen Lodge, Vermont’s newest lakeside resort & restaurant. Delicious Chef prepared, family friendly, pub fare; appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, entrees, kid’s menu, a great craft brew selection & more. Newly renovated restaurant, lodge & condos. lakebomoseenlodge.com, 802-468-5251.

Seward’s Dairy

If you’re looking for something truly unique and Vermont, check out Seward Dairy Bar. Serving classic homemade food including hamburgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches and seafood. Craving something a little sweeter? Check out their own homemade 39 flavors of ice cream. Vermont products also sold. (802) 773-2738.

Sugar and Spice

Stop on by to Sugar and Spice for a home style breakfast or lunch served up right.

Try six different kinds of pancakes and/or waffles or order up some eggs and home fries. For lunch they offer a Filmore salad, grilled roast beef, burgers and sandwiches.

Take away and deck dining available. www.vtsugarandspice.com (802) 773-7832.

Sushi Yoshi

Sushi Yoshi is Killington’s true culinary adventure. With Hibachi, Sushi, Chinese and Japanese, we have something for every age and palate. Private Tatame rooms and large party seating available.

We boast a full bar with 20 craft beers on draft. Lunch and dinner available seven days a week. We are chef-owned and operated. Delivery or take away option available. Now open year round. www. vermontsushi.com (802) 422-4241

Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz.

Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

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Rosemary’s the casual fine dining restaurant at the Inn at Long Trail is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6-9pm; and later this fall also Thursdays. Chef Reggie Serafin’s uses a host of fresh local Vermont and New England products. The menu highlights comfort foods., and Gluten free entrees are available.Please call for reservations 802.775.7181

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By Dragons Eye

The Telling Project is a way for families and communities to gain a better understanding of their military veterans.

‘The Telling Project’ aims to establish connections for veterans, community Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.— RANDOLPH—Chandler Center for the Arts welcomes “The Telling Project,” Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Since 2008, “The Telling Project” has worked to deepen understanding between military veterans, their families, and their civilian friends and neighbors. The project turns stories of military service into a stage play, through which veterans

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and their family members enact their very own stories before a live theater audience. The Chandler production features nine of our neighbors sharing their personal narratives, spanning the years from the Vietnam War to the present-day conflicts in the Middle East. This powerful work provides veterans with an opportunity to engage with the community in deeply meaning-

ful ways, breaking down barriers to mutual understanding and acceptance along the way.

Chandler Center is located at 71 North Main St., Randolph. Reserved seating is $25 for adults (buy one get one free); $28 the day of the show.

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Sunday, Nov. 11 Live from the Metropolitan Opera returns Sunday, Nov. 11, with a 12:55 p.m. encore performance of Nico Muhly’s “Marnie.” Muhly unveils his second new opera for the Met with this gripping reimagining of Winston Graham’s novel, set in the 1950s, about a beautiful, mysterious young woman who assumes multiple identities. It’s a fast-moving, exhilarating story of denial and deceit, perfect for

a Sunday afternoon. Run time is about 3 hours, with a 30-minute intermission. Tickets are $10 for students, and $23 for adults.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Rounding out the week on Tuesday, Nov. 13, Kris Collet and Damn It All, a Rutland band, kick off the Brick Box Live series with host George Nostrand, a music showcase, video recorded in front of a live studio audience, at the Brick Box at Paramount. In addition to the live performance, audience members get the behind-the-curtain look at the taping of the show. Tickets are $10.

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“Aimless Pilgrimage II” is one of Danielle Klebes’ oil paintings on display at Rutland’s 77 Gallery.

77 Gallery opens new exhibit, ‘Aimless Pilgrimage’ Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.—RUTLAND— Danielle Klebes, oil painter from North Adams, Massachusetts, brings her recent body of work, “Aimless Pilgrimage,” to 77 Gallery with an opening reception to be held on Sunday, Nov. 11,2-4 p.m., with live music and free refreshments.

Klebes will exhibit about 30 large-scale oil paintings at Rutland’s largest gallery at 77 Grove St. until Jan. 11.

The main subjects for this body of artwork are people who are in a state of flux. The figures in Klebes’ paintings, captured in moments of uncertainty and isola-

tion, are close in proximity but emotionally distant. She positions them in liminal natural environments – the sun is setting or storms are approaching – with no clear entrance or exit pathway. There is a sense of the in-between without a clear narrative regarding what comes next.

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By Lani Duke

CU presents ‘As You Like It’ Castleton University students are presenting Shakespeare’s comedy, “As You Like It.” According to a wikipedia entry, the plot is built on “chance encounters in the forest and several entangled love affairs in a serene pastoral setting.” Other critics have noted Shakespeare’s critique of “social practices that produce injustice and unhappiness” and how the play ridicules “anti-social, foolish and self-destructive behaviour,” contrasting love with infatuation. It all happens in the Forest of Arden, where things are not what they seem, a favorite setting of Shakespeare.

Arts Reach, a Castleton program offering arts performances to grade schoolers, had requested “As You Like It,” theatre arts professor Harry McEnerny said. He described it as a fun play, but one that raises the bar for actors because learning to embody a difficult language builds students’ skill set.

The full production is a two-hour performance, running Nov. 9-11. The collegiate actors then present a 45-minute version for fourth- through eighth graders.

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Castleton U Student Government Association president James Wolfe recently sent out a schoolwide email decrying vandalism and thefts from dorm rooms. “We see these incidents as an affront to the Castleton University way of life,” he asserted. The school’s Public Safety department is investigating the damage, the college newspaper, The Spartan, reported. Public Safety is asking people with information on any vandalism to call 802-468-1215.

Professor Philip Ackerman-Leist is leaving Green Mountain College Jan. 1, 2019, to be dean of the School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Ackerman-Leist has been director of the Sustainable Food Solutions Initiative, Vermont Business Magazine reports.

Ackerman-Leist will teach in and lead Sterling’s continuing education program, working with short courses that inspire lifelong environmental stewardship for residential and non-residential students of all ages. He is author of “A Precautionary Tale: How One Small Town Banned Pesticides, Preserved Its Food Heritage, and Inspired a Movement,” “Rebuilding the Foodshed,” and “Up Tunket Road: the Education of a Modern Homesteader,” based on his family’s relocation to an off-grid lifestyle on Tunket Road in Pawlet.

Opponents to shooting range seek noise ordinance

The Pawlet Select Board began discussions on creating a noise ordinance at its Oct. 23 meeting. The zoning administrator has been hearing complaints about noise from slate quarry operations and from automatic rifle fire. Last summer a sizeable group of residents appeared before the Pawlet Development Review Board, objecting to the operation of an unpermitted private tactical shooting range at the junction of Warren Switch Road and Briar Hill Road in Pawlet, reported in the July 18-24 issue of the Mountain Times. The operator was Slate Ridge, whose website promoted survivalist-type training and armed self-defense.

Only recently, shooting range opponent Harry Van Meter researched noise regulation and other matters on behalf of the Planning Committee. He found that the town has no noise ordinance and that several other ordinances are outdated and could use review.

Select Board Chair Mike Beecher responded with the stipulation that creating an ordinance requires prior research and that the group seeking he ordinance must take their request to the Select Board. Once created, ordinances could be enforced by the town constable.

Industrial hemp arrives in Pawlet

Larry Leslie has purchased a large industrial building in West Pawlet to use as a future hemp growing facility, he told the Select Board. He plans to renovate other buildings on the property for artist work space rentals.

cluding surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, and oncology.

After her time in New Jersey, Crane followed the snow to Rutland, where she has practiced for the last 11 years. She enjoys working with pet owners to improve their understanding of how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Crane is accredited to complete international health certificates.

Of course, she loves the day to day working with animals, too!

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The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees honored Castleton’s director of choral activities and music department chair Sherrill Blodgett as the VSC Faculty Fellow for the 2018-2019 academic year. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in teaching and learning among tenured faculty. Blodgett has been a member of the Castleton community since 2008. In her new role, she plans to explore projects that enrich her knowledge of the choral repertoire from Latin America, bringing more of that genre to students and local audiences.

CSJ student named Merit Scholar Ben Rengstorf was recently was named a James Beard National Merit Scholar. In addition to his teaching duties at Roosevelt High School in the Minneapolis public school system, he teaches after-school cooking classes to middle and high school students, using a degree in culinary arts from Saint Paul College, and plans to pilot an English as a second language food class to partner with local chefs and with the urban farming class in recovering food scraps for composting.

Quilt raffle drawing underway in Fair Haven

Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library are holding a quilt raffle through Dec. 1. The drawing will be held Dec. 14.

Raffled items are two handmade quilts and an original painting, with

All Points Animal Care names new veterinarian Nov. 1 Heidi Crane is joining All Points Animal Care on Nov. 1 Crane is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has an undergraduate degree from Tufts University.

She grew up in upstate New York but spent four years practicing in Colorado after graduating from veterinary school.

She returned East to complete an internship in New Jersey, where she had the opportunity to work with board-certified practitioners in a variety of specialties, in-

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home with her husband, their two children Eloise and Maxwell, a cat named Weezie and an Australian Shepherd named Masha. Crane loves to ski, play tennis, train Masha and spend time with her kids.

Crane is excited to join the All Points family to help care for existing clients as well as new ones. We look forward to the addition of Dr. Crane as she begins seeing patients Nov. 1.

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proceeds to help sponsor the library’s many annual programs and events. The Friends are also planning the annual Holiday House, which will be held Nov. 27 at the library, complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Southern Vermont Arts Center names new leader Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester announced Bob Van Degna as its new president of the board of trustees, effective Oct. 20, 2018.

For the last several months, Degna has been acting as board liaison to the staff, helping to create new momentum at SVAC. His backgrounds in both business and fine art photography uniquely position him to lead the arts center in its mission to promote and nurture the arts. He also serves on the board of the Southwestern Vermont Healthcare Foundation.

A native of upstate New Yorker, Degna attended Cornell University, served in the army, and graduated from Harvard Business School. For 30 years, Degna worked at Fleet Bank; he

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GEAR UP grant will help six local schools

By Lani Duke

Wallingford statue is in for the winter

The “Boy with the Boot” statue in Wallingford was taken indoors Oct. 30 by town road employees Charlie Woods and Kyle Eastman.

Town Administrator Sandi Switzer said the statue will move back to its Route 7 and Route 140 corner in the spring. Why a news item about this? The “Boy with the Boot” has become the icon for the town since it was installed in 1898 by the children of Arnold Young, owner of the Wallingford

Wallingford seeks dog park

Inn until 1870, according to roadsideamerica. com. The original statue stood with one bare foot next to a horse-watering trough, holding up a boot that “leaked” water. The current statue is a copy. The motif originated at the J.L. Mott Iron Works in New York, roadsideamerica.com reports. “Copies were offered for sale, through the company catalog, starting in 1875.” The original name of the statue was “The Unfortunate Boot.” About 25 still exist in public places around the U.S.

Wallingford Select Board appoints town constable until Town Meeting

Higher ed incentive at CSJ A new Early Action Advantage program at the College of St. Joseph gives extra benefits to students who apply, are accepted, and commit to entering in fall 2019. If they complete the application process by Dec. 15, they not only receive the college’s decision by Jan. 15, but they also receive a $500 Deposit Match, if their nonrefundable deposit is made by Feb. 15. The matching funds are applied to textbooks and course materials. Full-time students are eligible for an Early Action Merit Scholarship for $1,500.

There is a growing movement to develop a town dog park in Wallingford. Interested individuals may email Lisa Taggart, lisatagg92@ gmail.com, or Leighton Thayer, lthayer92@ gmail.com.

Rutland Town scotches panhandling ordinance Rutland Town’s Select Board unanimously repealed its six-year-old panhandling ordinance Oct. 30. A late August letter from the American Civil Liberties Union letter sent to Rutland Town and also to Barre City, Bennington, Brattleboro, Montpelier and Winooski propelled Rutland Town to take down the prohibition.

The letter, declaring the ordinances unconstitutional, threatened the recipient communities that the ACLU would find “impacted individuals” to represent and bring suit for interim injunctive relief and attorney’s fees.

Select Board member John Paul Faignant commented that the Rutland town ordinance, although flexible and liberal, was unlikely to withstand a legal challenge after recent legal decisions.

But town opposition to panhandling may have some justification. Panhandling at sites like Green Mountain Plaza is a safety issue, Chair Joshua Terenzini observed, saying he has seen instances when panhandlers were narrowly missed by cars.

People who panhandle are not allowed to stay at the Mission, Sharon Davis said.

At the Mission, clients already receive food, shelter, and clothing. With the necessities provided, cash may be spent on alcohol or drugs; giving money may be the worst thing to do.

Board member Joe Denardo suggested eliminating the traffic island at the plaza entrance because it is a place where panhandlers have gathered. Removing a place to stand may alleviate the problem, he suggested.

Robert Cook of Ice Bed Road will serve as Wallingford town constable until Town Meeting Day in March, appointed by the Select Board.

He has worked in security at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

As a non-certified law enforcement officer, Cook is allowed to serve civil or criminal process papers, destroy killed or injured deer, assist the health officer in discharging duties, remove disorderly people from Town Meeting.

He can also collect taxes if there is no elected tax officer, according to Vermont statute.

Six local schools are part of a sweeping $31 million, seven-year GEAR UP grant awarded to the Vermont Student Assistance Corp.

GEAR UP, or Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enroll and succeed in education and training after high school.

Through GEAR UP, VSAC works with 2,800 students at 38 middle and high schools across Vermont, including hundreds more GEAR UP students in their first year of college.

Local schools in the GEAR UP program include Benson Village School, Fair Haven Graded School, Fair Haven Union High School, Mill River High School, Proctor Junior/Senior High School and Poultney High School.

“When we can begin to shape the conversation about education and careers early, the future opens up for students in a way that is truly exciting,” said Kim Ezzo, guidance counselor at Fair Haven Graded School. “GEAR UP has helped dozens of our students start to dream big.”

VSAC counselors work with students individually and in groups, focusing on academic skill-building, study skills, plus class advising and tutoring as needed.

Students also receive information on career exploration, the college search and application assistance as well as in-depth financial aid information and help with submitting all aid forms. Students enrolled in the program also visit colleges and participate in summer programs.

“Students in the GEAR UP program get a much stronger sense of what classes they need to take and what they need to accomplish to successfully take the next step to college or career training,” said Joe DeBonis, principal of Poultney High School. “And the extra attention on financial aid resources, including the GEAR UP scholarship, makes it more manageable for families.”

The Vermont congressional delegation, led by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), recently announced that Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will receive $31 million over the next seven years to encourage more Vermont students to continue their education and training after high school.

In a visit to VSAC, Leahy, who is vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the GEAR UP grant makes it possible for more Vermonters to get the skills and education they will need for their future careers.

“I’ve led efforts in Congress to widen access to higher education by funding the GEAR UP program, boosting

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The Mountain Times • Nov. 7-13, 2018

Southern pine beetles march north

By Joe Rankin

As if the emerald ash borer’s incursion into northern New England wasn’t enough, now there’s another potentially devastating forest pest marching this way: the southern pine beetle.

attack.” The tree tries to fight back with resin, but the sheer number of invaders overwhelms its defenses.

Beetles carve tunnels into the inner bark and lay eggs. After hatching, the larvae tunnel out and fly off to another tree. They can fly up to two miles and can produce multiple generations in a year.

During periodic outbreaks, the beetle’s numbers swell. They spread rapidly and kill pines in vast numbers. They then typically crash. In the South, outbreaks occur roughly on a 6-10 year cycle, though patterns can vary widely.

Dendroctonus frontalis – the first “The southern pine beetle has name means “tree murderer,” we been recorded attacking and killing should note – is only a fraction of every species of pine with which an inch long. But during outbreaks, they come into contact, and that’s they reproduce by the millions and more than a dozen,” said Ayres. It can kill trees in a matter of weeks. favors the “hard” pines like loblolly “They’re one of the most agpine and shortleaf pine. It will kill gressive tree-killing insects in pitch pines, and the pitch-pine the world,” said Matthew Ayres, a barrens along the Atlantic coast biology professor at Dartmouth from New Jersey to Maine are very College who has studied vulnerable. It’s likely to “THEY’RE ONE OF THE MOST the species for 25 years. go after jack pine and red A relative of the mounpine, too.

AGGRESSIVE TREE-KILLING tain pine beetle, which The big unanswered INSECTS IN THE WORLD,” SAID periodically ravage, the question is how it will lodgepole and ponderosa treat white pines.

MATTHEW AYRES. pine forests of the interAyres said the beetle mountain West, the southern pine years [in our region], the coldest has killed white pines in Alabama, beetle is native to the vast pine night of winter has warmed by 7 to Kentucky, and New Jersey. “We forests in the southeastern U.S. 8 degrees,” said Ayres. In the next know they’re susceptible. What But now, thanks to a warming 50 years, it could rise another 10 we don’t know well is how well the climate, the beetle is moving north. degrees. beetles reproduce in white pines.”

It’s established itself in New Jersey, Adult female beetles are the Kyle Lombard, the forest health Rhode Island, Connecticut, and ones who seek out new host trees. program coordinator for the New probably Massachusetts, according When they find a vulnerable pine, Hampshire Division of Forests and to Ayres. In New York, it’s on Long they burrow into the bark and Lands, said his office is monitoring Island and has been trapped near release pheromones that alert the bug’s progress. “We are not overly Albany. other beetles, which swarm to the concerned it will be a real threat to “There’s no doubt that northern tree. Scientists call this a “mass our New Hampshire forests. We just don’t have a lot of the preferred host, and the winter temps in New England would severely knock it back or completely control it,” Lombard said.

In their mass attacks, southern pine beetles tend to favor forests where the trees grow close together. In New England, white pine doesn’t usually grow in pure stands, but as single trees throughout the woods. That may discourage the beetle.

Unlike with emerald ash borer, where there’s virtually nothing humans can do but wring their hands, the thinning of uninfected pine stands can help control the southern pine beetle.

“The best management strategy to discourage southern pine beetle outbreaks is to maintain healthy pine stands, and that is another advantage New Hampshire has – we are not averse to managing forests,” said Lombard.

“We can manage it, and we should,” said Ayres. “But we should also take this as a harbinger of other changes and challenges that could be facing northern woodlands. This won’t be the last.”

Joe Rankin lives in Maine. 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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forests in New Hampshire and Vermont are going to be challenged in the next few years – sooner rather than later – by southern pine beetles,” said Ayres.

Writing in the journal Nature Climate Change earlier this year, a team of researchers predicted “a plausible new threat” from the beetle “to vast areas of pine forest in eastern North America by 2050 and into subarctic Canada after 2080 under continued climate change.”

“It is a very big deal” for the northeastern U.S.,” said Kevin Dodds, a forest entomologist with the US Forest Service and one of the authors of the article. “It’s definitely a considerable forest pest.”

Cold winters have traditionally limited southern pine beetle’s range. One night at zero degrees Fahrenheit and most beetles are killed, said Ayres. At 5 degrees below zero, they’re pretty much all dead. The problem: “In the last 50

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From cords to cordless

I was watching a talk show recently where the star of “Young Sheldon,” 10-year-old Iain Armitage, was a guest.

He was asked what he thought about the various items on the set, many of which dated back to the years before he was born. The show takes place in 1989 and Sheldon was born in 2008.

You wouldn’t think that much has changed in those nineteen years, but Iain was quick to tell the host that he didn’t like phone cords!

During my years of working for New England Telephone in the 1970s, peoLooking ple used to order the longest Back mounting cord offered so by mary ellen their desk style phone could shaw be pulled around to various places in the house. I remember taking my parents’ phone into the front hallway so I could carry on a private conversation with my teenage friends. As you know, discussing boyfriends is a matter of secrecy to a teenager.

This technique only worked well in the summer months, because the phone cord wouldn’t allow the hallway door to close completely. On a chilly winter day, not only would I be cold in the hallway, but the cold air would get into the house. My parents had a problem with that!

You could also get long receiver cords. Those were popular for wall phones. However, they got twisted and stretched out rather quickly and were far from attractive after a while.

I was curious to see when cordless phones were invented. The first cordless phone that I could find reference to was from the 1960s. However, it is not the one that most of us are familiar with. The 60s cordless phone was similar to what military personnel used during World War II. By the 90s digital signals allowed cordless phones to be more secure when it came to the ability to eavesdrop.

Cordless phones need electricity to power the base. The Looking back, page 24

Let’s build a better America

However the mid-term elections play out, we still must consider how deeply divisions in the United States are affecting our wellbeing, as a nation, as world citizens, and as individuals. Many of us find our families divided, and have difficulty relating to friends whose political viewpoints seem opposite to our own deep beliefs. It Mountain is difficult to underon Meditation stand, and a source of

By Marguerite te much anxiety.

Jill Dye If we truly believe in our democracy, then we must elect leaders who speak the truth and whose words and deeds demonstrate our nation’s founding values, to protect “liberty and justice for all.” If we want a future that’s filled with peace, our children need to learn peaceful resolution, and the importance of treating others with respect. If we don’t want our children to lie, be bullied, or become bullies, we must elect leaders who set a positive example. What’s in people’s hearts, and the way they behave, is what matters, not their birth origin, religion, gender, or skin color. We all originate from the same source. We must search within to know which qualities truly matter: they are the compass that guides us to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

How often have we heard someone say they climbed the ladder of success seeking wealth and power? But once they arrived, at or near the top, they realized their “success” lacked inner meaning. In spite of their outer image, they felt empty inside, discovering that wealth doesn’t equal joy in life. Such an experience, or a significant illness, or a brush with death often wakes people up to living life with a higher purpose and finding joy in everyday life.

The kind of leader I desire is someone who’s searched his or her soul for life’s meaning and who understands the power of human kindness and compassion. I choose leaders who speak of love, not hate, and who don’t belittle others, but lift them up. I choose leaders who represent all people, not only the rich and influential. I choose leaders who look ahead to see how our actions affect our planet and do everything in their earthy power to protect it for Mountain meditation, page 25

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Mentor Connector will be able to double its community services, thanks to a three-year $500,000 federal grant announced Oct. 28 by Executive Director Chris Hultquist. The money will enable increasing matches to serve 180 more young individuals. Mentor Connector is a Rutland County mentoring program for youth focusing on life skills, educational curiosity and workforce development. Last year, Mentor Connector served 146 youth, with 22 on the waitlist.

Rotary resumes senior lunches Wallingford Rotary Club, 96 N. Main St., hosts senior lunches every Monday at noon, provided by Meals on Wheels. Those wanting to participate were used to calling Linda Weightman a few days ahead of time to reserve their seats. The program went on hold during the summer when she died unexpectedly, but another Wallingford resident is considering taking on that responsibility. Those who are interested in taking part – no commitment required – please call Town Clerk Julie Sharon at 802 446-2336to give the town an approximation of how many people would like to take part.

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continued from page 23 handset is powered by a battery which is charged when the handset is in the base. Unlike today’s cell phones, cordless phones have a limited range when it comes to making and receiving calls.

I remember when we got our first cordless phone, over 20 years ago. It gave me the freedom to take the phone outside and do some gardening while I was waiting for an important call. Gone were the days of having to stay in the house for hours so I wouldn’t miss it. While it seemed wonderful back then to roam around our yard, that restriction wouldn’t work for today’s population. We want to go wherever we choose and still be in constant contact with people.

Cell phones let us do that.

As you can see, we have come a long way from the phone cords that “Young Sheldon” doesn’t like. I wonder what the next invention will be that will replace cell phones?

I guess I had better stick around another 20 years to find out. That seems to be about how long it takes for something newly invented to become “the norm.”

So many devices that are used both in our houses and yards are now cordless.

There is no need to get out the vacuum cleaner when the cleanup area is small.

The DustBuster is perfect for that. I think it was invented for my husband, Peter. He loves it! I always know when he is cleaning

up some crumbs since that device tends to be rather noisy as it sucks up the debris. I tend to prefer a quiet cleanup just like in the old days, so I grab a broom and dust pan!

I remember during our early married years in the 70s, there were cords all over the house and yard as Peter worked on various projects. I guess most of us are a bit like Sheldon when it comes to having a dislike for cords.

I don’t miss the extension cord that used to run across about 100 feet of our yard when my husband wanted to saw off some small branches. Now he can accomplish that task with a battery operated reciprocating saw.

When it comes to doing routine outdoor tasks, everything we use is now cordless: our weed whacker, edger and blower. And let’s not forget about the cordless drill, complete with a light ... another of my husband’s favorite tools.

Popular Science magazine had some interesting data about how contractors have reduced the time needed for various jobs thanks to cordless power tools.

They are effective because of the battery voltage that is now in tools such as drills. Back in the 60s they were 4.8 volts and by 2000 they were 18 volts.

The batteries can also be recharged in a shorter amount of time as the years have gone by.

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Green Mountain College suspends men’s lacrosse

POULTNEY—Green Mountain College is indefinitely suspending its intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, effective immediately.

Limited participation in men’s lacrosse has been a trend over several years at the college and has culminated in a roster that falls well short of what is required to compete at the collegiate level. “This has been a very difficult decision, made only with extensive deliberation and thought,” said GMC Interim Director of Athletics James Thivierge. “The unfortunate reality is that we do not have the requisite number of players committed to provide a quality student-athlete experience and support a competitive NAIA lacrosse program. I empathize with how difficult this is for our impacted student-athletes and coaches. " The suspension of the program followed a review and analysis of the program’s budget, facilities, recruiting assets and historical success of recruiting lacrosse players to the Green Mountain athletic program.

GMC will fully support all affected men’s lacrosse players who wish to contact any other schools for purposes of transfer. Also, the college will release any national letter of intent lacrosse signee who wishes to pursue other intercollegiate athletic opportunities.

Going forward, the GMC Athletic department will be composed of seven varsity programs: women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s basketball.

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continued from page 23 future generations. Responsible leaders don’t utter words to incite fear. Responsible leaders have the moral fiber to take a strong stand against hatred and violence.

“Inequality makes people hate,” David Leonhardt wrote in his opinion piece in the New York Times, as he introduced Steven Pearlstein’s book, “Can American Capitalism Survive: Why Greed is Not Good, Opportunity is Not Equal, and Fairness Won’t Make Us Poor.”

Congress have risen in unison at similar rates, according to Pearlstein’s research. The ultra-rich have pressured politicians to provide them with tax cuts and deregulation, and to weaken labor unions.

“Rising income inequality has also changed the attitudes and behavior of American voters, sowing resentment, fanning prejudice and eroding the sense of shared values, shared purpose and shared destiny that once held the country together,” Pearlstein writes.

The frustration of stagnant wages, diminishing industry, and an

increase in opportunities for nonwhites has fed bigotry, openly racist leadership, and the ugly rise of white nationalism.

The working and middle classes and the poor once held a vision of “shared values, shared purpose and shared destiny.” But our political and social climate today is one of division and separation.

Mobilizing thousands of troops on the Mexican border to fight

“INEQUALITY MAKES PEOPLE HATE,” DAVID LEONHARDT WROTE IN HIS OPINION PIECE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES. the threat of a caravan of refugees is an obvious move to stoke fear and further authoritarianism. It reminds me of the diversion tactics of Argentina’s and Chile’s military dictators in the late 1970s. To distract from their own unpopularity, economic instability, and human rights abuses (where any possible

critic or dissident became among the “disappeared”), generals Videla and Pinochet mobilized troops on their borders and declared war.

We don’t need to declare war on refugees and migrants fleeing violence and no future, seeking a safe haven where they and their children can survive. They are not the enemy. Panic, hatred, and prejudice are.

It’s time each of us delved deeply into our souls to identify and resolve any prejudice we feel from pre-judging, misunderstanding, and ignorance of others’ life circumstances and experiences.

It’s time we honestly reflected upon our own shortcomings, and underwent a major self-examination, as citizens, individuals, and as a nation.

It’s time we began an open dialogue to understand one another’s fears, hopes, and dreams.

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DJANGO - 5-year-old. Neutered male. Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever mix. Most dogs have one or two toys they love but I have to admit that I love one or two baskets of toys. Or maybe even more.

You have to understand, I love toys. Like, I really love, love toys!

JACK - 6-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair.

Brown tabby. Let me tell you a little about myself. I arrived at the shelter on September 21. I was a stray and I was in pretty rough shape. The great people here have taken excellent care of me!

BREE - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Shepherd mix. I’m a social, on the go gal who is fun to be around. I’m very friendly and I’m also smart because I already know Sit. I like treats so I’m sure I can learn more commands and maybe tricks!

PETPersonals HALLIE - 3-year-old. Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an adorable, on the go gal, who will keep you off the couch this fall! I’m a high energy dog so I’ll need a lot of exercise and play time to keep me happy. I’m playful and I’m silly.

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Featuring pets from:

RUTLAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LUCY MACKENZIE HUMANE SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD HUMANE SOCIETY

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BINX - 6-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair.

Gray tiger. Hello everyone!

Binx is my name and cuddling is my game! I arrived at RCHS on October 12 as a stray from Fair Haven. I am a very handsome fella! I am very grateful to be where it’s safe.

JUNIOR - 1.5-year-old.

Neutered male. Labrador Retriever/Hound mix. I’m an outgoing, social fella who enjoys being with people.

I’m also very smart and I already know Sit and Shake.

And boy do I like treats so I know I can learn more commands. I’m cute!

TEDDY - 10-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Brown tabby. Hi folks, I’m Teddy. Boy oh boy, wait until you meet me. I arrived at the shelter in October when my previous owner was unable to keep me any longer. I am quite a guy. I am social!

STOICK - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hello, I’m a young and strikingly black young guy who was brought to the Rutland County Humane Society because my previous owner had too many cats and could no longer care for me.

BONGO 5-year-old.

Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Black. Hi there, I’m Bongo! Boy are you in for a treat because I am so much fun. I am a complete joy. I am in one of the cat rooms and boy do I keep everyone entertained. I love high places.

PEACHES - 2-year-old.

Spayed female. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a very social, friendly and outgoing lady who will make you smile as soon as we meet!

I’m playful and I’m especially fond of plush squeaky toys.

They’re such fun! I’m an on the go dog!

ALFRED - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. Well, it’s pretty obvious that I didn’t cooperate when my picture was being taken! I usually have my ears up and a smile on my face! I’m a super cute fella who is outgoing and social!

KALANI - Adult. Spayed female. Dwarf Rabbit. Brown.

Hi, I am Kalani. I am a beautiful young lady who is looking for my next adventure in life. Oh my gosh, do I enjoy being held and loved on! I am so darn adorable I can’t stand it! Hop on by!

LOGAN Come meet Mr Purrsonality! My name is Logan and whether I am in your lap, following you around the room or rubbing on your legs, as long as I am with you I am the happiest kitty around! I adore people, but not other pets because of this I am having to spend a lot of time in a cage. My adoption fee has been reduced to $40 for the right home. If I sound like the PURRfect companion for you stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday throuth Saturday from 12-4:30 p.m. so I can show off my purrbox!

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DOMINIC Hi! My name is Dominic and I’m a 7-year-old neutered male. I have my very own condo at the shelter, just so the people that work here can keep an eye on me. It’s a little embarrassing (and I can’t believe I’m telling strangers this) but, I’ve had trouble with peeing in the past, or rather, not peeing. When I get really stressed, I tend to hold it in which creates lots of problems. Since I’ve been at Lucy Mackenzie, I’ve been eating a special diet which has made a world of difference for me, because I’ve had no issues! Absolutely none. I am incredibly playful and full of personality, if I do say so myself! If you like large handsome cats and don’t mind making sure I eat a special diet, which the people here are happy to discuss with you, stop in and meet me today! Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is located at 4832 Route 44, West Windsor. We’re open to the public Tuesday -Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Reach us at 802-484-LUCY.

HOROSCOPES

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Relationships are the source of confusion

By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye

This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Libra Moon. Instead of focusing on the elections, I have decided to call upon the power of this Libra Moon to use this week’s intro as an excuse to talk a little about relationships. This department of life is an area that we have a hard time understanding. Even though we are led to believe that love and marriage form a huge part of our “reason for living,” and that we don’t really qualify as a normal human being if we aren’t involved on those levels, the truth is, these things are often the source of a lot of confusion, trouble, and pain.

The general consensus is that everyone is destined to wind up with someone and stay with them forever. We believe that if we are nice enough, make ourselves attractive enough, eventually someone will come along who falls in love with all of that and wants to stick around and be our one and only.

At the end of the day, it rarely works out that way. Why? Because the primary relationship is the one we have with ourselves, and if that isn’t whole and complete, what winds up happening is that a bunch of half baked, unrealized individuals end up making lifetime promises to be there for whoever they’re committed to before they even know how to be there for themselves. It is insane – the world is full of people who are stuck in bad marriages.

In the horoscope, Venus and Mars are the main relationship indicators. All of us are part male and part female, and the signs that Venus and Mars fall in, indicate how our male and female aspects relate to each other. Venus rules the right brain, or the female aspect of human consciousness, and Mars rules the left brain, or the male aspect of human consciousness. In order to be able to maintain ourselves in a conscious and equal way in a relationship with another human being, the male and female aspects of our own psyche have to be married to each other.

How does this work? As an example: The woman with Venus in Leo is someone who came here to be worshiped and adored on multiple levels. Her female aspect has a leonine vibe that has incarnated to be recognized or seen by others as the most amazing woman on the planet. You could say that the woman with Venus in Leo has a lot of the movie star in her makeup. If this woman is born with Mars in Scorpio, it means that the male aspect of her consciousness is running on Sorcerer style energy. This is another Mother of the Skye, page 30

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December 21 - January 20

fter a long period of tension, and questions that have made you wonder if it’s safe to take risks, you’ve gotten the signal to go ahead with whatever needs to come next. The fact that it took this long to get up the guts to make a move tells me that you’re on the right road. If you thought it was all over, you are about to find out that this is just the beginning. As the next few months reveal the truth about where you’re headed, you will find yourself in situations that open the way to being more than just a puppet or a pawn for people who exploit your brilliance for their own ends.

oo many things to consider has you in a bit of a fog, with multiple variables making it hard to focus. When things get like this it helps to prioritize. Letting the small stuff take care of itself and knowing when to say no to people and things that are extraneous makes it easier to zero in on what’s important. Many of you are on the fence about issues that involve your investments.

With more than you bargained for at stake, the fear factor is adding tension to your outlook.

These investments in people and places, or money and things need to be sorted out by or before the Solstice.

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alfway between one thing and another, try taking a deep breath before you carry on. As much as you like to keep the wheels greased, and the train running, you are not a machine.

Plans that have been on hold since the summer are ready to fire up, but only if it’s absolutely necessary, and depending on whether or not they are still relevant.

Experience and time change things. The events of the last few months could easily have shifted your priorities or your point of view. If it makes more sense to postpone things, or drop them all completely, give yourself permission to do so.

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his is looking pretty bizarre.

Maybe you should pinch yourself and ask God if recent events have come to pass just to test your sanity. What to do next is a good question. Even though you are under numerous constraints, you have wound up in a situation that will make it easier for you to come to terms with yourself. Others can’t have a problem with it because it’s one of those times when fate has conspired to make you the only one who can handle this. For now, do your best to act like a grown up and let those who can’t live without you figure out how to deal with it.

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Aquarius

April 21 - May 20

July 21 - August 20

October 21 - November 20

January 21 - February 20

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ell, you are in the thick of it. This is one of those freewill moments where the chips will fall according to the choices that you make. Yes, all of this was destined to come to a head.

The gap between what the fates have in store for us, and what we do about it when the time comes, is where we find out what we get to live with. Under tremendous pressure to "stick to the plan," the deeper part of you is screaming to be released from what is expected. Will you have the guts to challenge those who have no clue? Or will you find it in your heart to rise up and ‘Just say, No?’’

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ou think that you know more about people than they know about themselves. In a situation that requires more time, huge amounts of compassion, honesty, and in some cases diplomacy, it does no good to be a know-itall. Not to disparage your level of awareness, but right now, it would work better to err on the side of humility, and make room for people to show you who they are before you make assumptions that have nothing to do with them.

At times like this the ego needs to take a back seat long enough for whatever you’re so sure about to be replaced by the truth.

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ou just woke up to the idea that you can’t keep up appearances and/or that you have had it with what life on the treadmill has to offer. It’s hard to say what hit you, but something has reminded you that time is short and you can’t stay stuck in this groove forever. Moments like this are where we get a little closer to the truth. When they arise, it’s best to slow everything down long enough to reflect upon what’s really going on, underneath the surface of ambition and pride, just long enough to ask yourself what you’re really here for, and what your truer purpose is all about.

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ou are in the middle of a huge turnaround. Things that aren’t working have reached critical mass, and if you haven’t already figured it out, it’s time to change your tune, your location, or your approach to things that for too long have been subject to the standard prescription.

There is no need to get nervous.

At times like this it comes down to getting in touch with what’s real for you. The fact is, that after years of working with the wrong prescription, you have reached the point where your truer calling is ready to override the belief that you need to stick to the plan.

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Pisces

May 21 - June 20

August 21 - September 20

November 21 - December 20

February 21 - March 20

efore you buy in to the thought that you’ve got it all figured out, be just as aware of the fact that anything can happen. Hopefully you are well prepared for the unexpected – but God help you if you’re not. It would be naïve for any of you to think that you’ve reached the point where it’s safe to fall asleep at the switch. Over confidence and blind optimism are worse than doubt at times like this.

I suspect that your personal life, and whatever it is that makes it worth living, will continue to take a back seat to the need to hold your own on the front lines of whatever’s at stake right now.

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ou’ve gotten so set in your ways, it’s hard to see that you’re stuck somewhere between what isn’t working, and what your soul needs. Expecting others to go along with the program, or getting lost in the thought that there is no way out, will box you in until you stretch your mind far enough to see that bigger changes are necessary. The geographic cure might cut the mustard, but, "wherever you go, there you are," and the primary issue will continue to gnaw at your backside until you deal with whatever it takes to transform what has lost its luster into a whole new plan.

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ou’ve got some wind in your sails and the potential for many good things to be coming up roses. Check in to look at what was up in your life about 12 years ago; because whatever’s going on right now is bound to resemble whatever was going on then. If there is a connection, try to see whether or not you need to remain tethered to those circumstances and/or choices, or if it would behoove you to get into something new. If you let your instincts be your guide and trust your higher self to show you the way, your wildest dreams could pan out within six months’ time.

Mother of the Skye

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t would be easy for anyone to wonder how you keep it all afloat. As everything melts into a vortex of variables it will help you to notice that there are a few things that are going well. You’re still here, for starters; and the craziness of the last two years is about to turn a corner. This is either feeling good or bad depending on whether or not your denial mechanisms have kept you in the dark. Those of you who have been able to stave off forces that will not take no for an answer are a lot better off than those of you who have yet to confront the issues that lie sleeping at the heart of the matter.

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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C O M M E R C I A L S PA C E AVAILABLE with another well established business. Small or large square footage. Close to ski shop, restaurant and lodging. Great location for any business. Call 802-345-5867.

RENTALS ONE BEDROOM, ski season. $600/ month, all included.

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KILLINGTON CONDO at the Woods Resort Seasonal Rental Dec. 1 - May 1. 2BR, 2BA, Kitchen, DR, LR, FP, Loft, DW, W/D, Cable, & WI-Fi. Trash, firewood, & plowing included. Walk to shared pool, Spa, Gym. $9,000 season. 802-7468430. homedimensions@ att.net.

PRIVATE ROOM World Cup week: Nov. 16-25. Quiet condo. Common space includes kitchen and living room. Close to ski lifts and night spots. Includes parking. $250/ night, minimum 4 nights.

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WORLD CUP RENTAL - On Killington Road, sidewalk, block to restaurant/shopping, 1 bdr-king, living room-twin, kitchen, bath-all fully furnished, tv and wifi. VT Comfortable, incredible mountain views, large yard, 3 day minimum, $190/day. 802-558-5489.

KILLINGTON HALF-SHARE with family available. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, townhouse close to all. $8,000 utilities and firewood included. Email for details: red-0307@hotmail. com.

KILLINGTON ACCESS Road Ski House. Full-share $1,600.

Call or text Bret and leave a message, 732-266-8537.

SKI SHARES/Full rooms available. Prime location in the heart of Killington. 2B per room/singles. Lots of amenities. 917-796-4289, outdoordiva7@yahoo.com.

KILLINGTON APARTMENT two adults maximum. Cable TV/WiFi. 3 miles from Killington. No smokers. $200 per night, 3 night minimum.

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BRIDGEWATER SHARES have it your way. First chair.

Ledges ski shares - pick a plan: 1/4 share, 13 nights, $575. 1/2 share, 13 weekends, $1,000.

Full share, 26 weekends, $1,400; or $50 nightly B&B. 6 bdrm contemporary mountain setting, 12 minutes to Killington. Hot tub, full kitchen privileges. Contact Scott, 860930-0098.

KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $8,500, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com.

S E A S O N A L R E N TA L . 4 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace, hot tub, 1 mile to Skyeship Gondola. $12,000. Please contact: 516-993-3799.

K I L L I N G T O N R O YA L FLUSH Rentals/Property management. Specializing in condos/winter & summer rentals. Andrea Weymouth, Owner. www. killingtonroyalflush.com, 802746-4040.

FREE FREE REMOVAL of scrap metal & car batteries. Matty, 802-353-5617.

SERVICES WEEKLY HOUSE CLEANING services - We’ll help you tackle, one room or the whole house!

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ELECTRICIAN: Licensed/ insured, 35 years experience, BoiseElectric.us/contact or 802-747-4481.

CHIMNEYS CLEANED, lined, built, repaired. 802-349-0339.

FOR SALE 2005 CHEVY 3/4 ton plow truck. Good condition. Asking $6,000. 802-767-3524.

KITCHEN MANAGER Charity’s is now hiring a Kitchen Manager.

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SAWED PINE, cherry, and spruce boards, all widths.

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FIREWOOD for sale, we stack. Rudi, 802-672-3719.

SNOW TIRES for sale: set of 4 Winterforce studded snows. 195/60 R15 - excellent condition, excellent tire. Driven 200 mi. then got a different car.

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WANTED STILL BUYING and appraising coins, stamps, precious metals, watches, art and historical items. I have moved from VT, but can easily help new and existing clients through email and US Postal Service. Member ANA, APS, NAWCC and New England Appraisers Association. Royal Barnard 802-775-0085 or email rbarn64850@aol.com.

EMPLOYMENT KITCHEN WORKERS needed at the Lookout Tavern.

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FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT needed at the Original General Store. FT/PT, flexible shifts. Point of sale and restaurant service. Reliable transportation a must. 802746-8888. OGS802@gmail. com. Pittsfield. Ask for Emily.

PART TIME HOST wanted.

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SOUS CHEF: The Birch Ridge Inn at Killington seeks sous chef to work with our chef on prep and evening dinner service. To arrange interview call 802-422-4293.

PROMOTIONAL HELP NEEDED: Looking for responsible, outgoing, professional candidates to promote Anheuser Busch Products in a bar/ restaurant environment during the Winter season.

Ideal person is punctual, friendly, knowledgeable about products and comfortable with large crowds. Responsibilities include: Arriving on time, setting up t-shirts, hats, and other prizes, and executing games/activities. Anheuser Busch is a premium company that does promotions for brands such as Bud, Bud Light, Rolling Rock and many others. Candidates must be 21 years of age, and be willing to converse with strangers.

Pay is fifteen dollars an hour with a flexible schedule, most promotions will be held in the Killington Mountain Area, must be available to work some nights during the week, and weekends for aprés. Email Don.sady@fdcvt.com.

MOGULS SEEKING: Line cooks, wait staff; full time and part time work available. 802422-4777. Apply daily, open 7 days.

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way of saying that the woman’s male aspect, is dark, deep, and extremely powerful on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Before this woman can begin to attract a partner who can resonate at the appropriate frequency, and align with her in a balanced way, there has to be an internal marriage between her inner female, or movie star, and her inner male, or the powerful sorcerer aspect of her personality.

Because time and experience are the only teachers here, and all of us require time to understand ourselves, in our younger years we tend to get our signals crossed. When she is too young to know any better, the Venus in Leo/Mars in Scorpio female, will inevitably be drawn to all the wrong types.

The astrology of relationships is fascinating. What I have shared with you is just a tiny bit of it. I hope that you get something out this little discourse. I also hope that in spite of the fact that your ballot may wind up in Never-Never Land, that you go out and vote, and that you take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.

Pell Grant funding and streamlining the FAFSA to provide more financial aid. Vermont’s GEAR UP program, led by the talented counselors from VSAC, offers students and families the tools and information they need – and deserve – to build career opportunities. It’s why I have led the fight to preserve GEAR UP funding.”

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who serves on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, said access to affordable higher education should be open to all regardless of background.

“At a time when postsecondary education is more important than ever to get a decent-paying job, we must do everything possible to make sure every student has the information they need to further their education,” Sanders said. “Programs like GEAR UP prepare low-income and first-generation students for the education and training they need to be ready for the skilled jobs of the future.

Because in the richest country in the world, everyone who has the ability and the desire should be able to get a higher education.”

Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has championed efforts in the U.S. House to improve accessibility and affordability in higher education. His bipartisan leadership has resulted in making federal financial aid more accessible and providing opportunity to more Vermonters.

“The skills and confidence that GEAR UP gives students will follow them well into the future. The opportunities are there for them to create strong educational pathways,” Welch said.

VSAC has been home to the GEAR UP program since its inception in 1999.

“This grant is great news for Vermont students and their opportunity to continue their education,” said Scott Giles, VSAC president and CEO. “I thank Senator Leahy, Senator Sanders and Congressman Welch for their continued efforts to make education equity a reality for all Vermonters. Access to education and training after high school is an essential component of reversing income inequality and creating career opportunities that will last a lifetime.”

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Poultney couple leaves Vermont over quarry blasting When Kristin and Jeff Silverman purchased a house at 1276 York St. Extension, Poultney, nine years ago, they believed that the adjacent quarry would remain unused, as it had been since the 1950s.

But Hilltop Slate decided to reopen the quarry last year.

Blasting and mining within 100 feet of their house left the foundation of the Silvermans’ house crumbling and buckling. In January 2018, they filed suit for $150,000 for negligence claims, $150,000 nuisance claims, and three times the value of their house for gross negligence, filed by attorney A.J. LaRosa of Burlington.

The town of Poultney also filed a cease-and-desist letter, saying the quarry blasting endangered the highway.

Hoping that Hilltop would follow the common practice of buying them out, the Silvermans entered mediation Oct. 12, but Hilltop was not interested in buying the property. Continuing to pursue the case in federal court would demand an additional $60,000 in legal fees the couple could not afford, Silverman told the Rutland Herald.

They have moved in with Kristin’s parents in Hampton, New York, and still owe $120,000 on their property with expectations of being forced into foreclosure.

The quarry predates Act 250 requirements, which include town zoning setbacks from adjacent properties.

Castleton lawyer in contempt after failure to appear Phyllis McCoy-Jacien failed to appear at a Vermont Supreme Court hearing Oct. 18, a failure that caused the court to declare her in contempt.

This instance marks the latest of McCoy-Jacien’s disputes with the state legal system, extending back more than two years. Her legal tangles began with failure to file tax returns; the state suspended her law license for that offense in 2016. It was suspended again March 29 for nine months, because she did not comply with the probation terms she was supposed to comply with in 2016.

The Court appointed Rutland attorney Jesse Schwidde as trustee to oversee her cas-

es, but he has not been able to locate her, he told the court in April. On Sept. 7, he reported to the Vermont Supreme Court that McCoy-Jacien had refused to cooperate with his attempts to see case files; on Sept. 12, the Court ordered her to cooperate within two weeks or be cited for contempt. On Oct. 1, Schwidde reported that she was still not cooperating.

The court scheduled an Oct. 18 “show-cause” hearing in which she could explain why she should not be held in contempt. It included that stipulation that someone found in contempt had time to purge the order and indicated she has until Nov. 30

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to cooperate with Schwidde, with a purge hearing scheduled for Dec. 4.

Failure to comply with the orders may result in incarceration.

Looking at online records, the Rutland Herald found her listed with offices in Whitehall, New York, and a residence in Castleton.

Telephone calls to both received a message that the numbers were disconnected.

When the Vermont Professional Responsibility Board investigated McCoy- Jacien’s legal records, it appeared that she had only one open case pending in Rutland County Probate Court, but her client had found another lawyer.

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