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By Julia Purdy
SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW With just two months left of school, summer plans are taking shape – or ought to be! Summer camps offer a plethora of activities for kids of all ages. Some specialize in a sport or craft while others offer a variety and encourage kids to try something new. Learn about local offerings. Section B By Katy Savage
The mobile home park in Ludlow saw significant flooding on Monday, April 15, due to heavy rainfall from the night before. Ludlow police needed to evacuate some people with a bucket loader. Businesses in Ludlow also saw minor damage.
EASTER IS SUNDAY Don your finest pastels, find a basket and challenge the kiddos to hunt for eggs! While chocolate bunnies and decorated eggs are perhaps the most emblematic signs of Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ – many with sunrise services. Perhaps the most well attended is held at the Peak Lodge atop Killington mountain. Catch the K-1 Gondola at 5:30 a.m. Space is limited. Page 15A
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Man rescued by boat from flooded parking lot
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A New York man who fell asleep in his car in Killington was rescued from a flooded parking lot Monday, April 15. Killington Police Chief Whit Montgomery said Anthony Szeliga, 24, of Niagara Falls, New York, spent the night in his car near the Skyeship gondola, hoping to go snow-
boarding the next day. “He heard the rain early this morning but didn’t think much of it,” Montgomery said on Monday. “When he woke up he was surrounded by high rise water and couldn’t get out.” Montgomery said the water surrounding Szeliga’s vehicle
was about 4 feet high. Drivers on Route 4 who noticed Szeliga trapped in the early morning tried to yell to Szeliga in the early morning, but he didn’t wake up. Rutland firefighters from the swiftwater team responded to help around 9 a.m. with a motor boat. Flooding, page 25A
‘A love for the game’
Hockey referee Senator Brian Collamore to be inducted into VPA hall of fame
By Katy Savage
Brian Collamore stands out in his striped black and white shirt on the ice, but he tries to blend in. “If someone says ‘I don’t remember you,’ [after a game], I did a good job,” he said. “The more invisible you can be, the better.” Collamore, 61, has been an ice hockey referee for 41 years. Collamore is a state senator in Rutland, the state supervisor of officials for USA Hockey, and president of the Vermont Chapter of the National Ice Hockey Association of America. He’s also a board member of the Vermont State Amateur Hockey Association and he works as a broadcaster and general sales manager. On May 3, he’ll be inducted into the Vermont Principal Association Hall of Fame. “I think it’s well deserved,” said Kris Peckham, another longtime Vermont referee. “We’ve grown together over the years.” Collamore said he became a referee by accident. He remembers a game in 1988, when a referee couldn’t make a youth game in Burlington. Collamore, a youth hockey coach
at the time, didn’t know what he was doing, but he volunteered to officiate. “I grabbed a shirt, put it over my head and went out,” he said. “They literally just had no one else. The kids would’ve had to go home.” Collamore said he “kinda knew the rules” from coaching, but it was different when he got on the ice. “I had no idea where to stand, how to make a penalty call,” he said. The following fall, Collamore learned the rules to become a certified ice hockey referee. “I became hooked,” he said. Now, Collamore officiates more than 100 games a season all over New England. He’s memorized three rule books: for youth games, high school games and college games. “It’s a lifelong love for the game,” Collamore said. Collamore started playing hockey at age 4 where he grew up in Michigan. His father, a Detroit Red Wings fan, took him to practice Colamore, page 7A
In a real estate closing April 1, the College of St. Joseph sold its residential property at 16 Campbell Road in Rutland City to Equinox Mountain Partners LLC for $1.6 million. The grand list for 2018 valued the 2.47acre property at just under $2 million. CSJ will close its doors after the semester ends this spring. The college had purchsed the two-building rental housing complex known as Highland Meadows Condominium on May 15, 2017, for $2.3 million in an effort to increase student enrollments and remain viable. At the time, CSJ Acting President Lawrence Jensen announced that all nonstudent residents, including the very elderly, would have to leave by summer 2019 at the latest. The move prompted an incensed reaction at a public meeting in May. Jensen explained that the college had acquired the complex with funding from the USDA Rural Development loan program. One of the loan requirements was that no more than eight units of the 32 total units could be rented to nonstudents.
THE GRAND LIST FOR 2018 VALUED THE 2.47-ACRE PROPERTY AT JUST UNDER $2 MILLION. The buildings nestle at the top of a long, open meadow with an almost 180-degree view of Otter Creek, the city and a dramatic backdrop of all three major peaks: Pico, Killington and Shrewsbury. The Fucci Company of Rutland has been chosen to manage the property. “This has been in the works for a while,” said David Fucci, adding that the purchaser stepped in to help CSJ out of its financial bind. All 21 current renters received letters about the change of ownership, he said. Renovations are being carried out by Bertrand Design Build of Shelburne. In the parking area, a long green Casella container is filling up with bathroom fixtures and vanities. Ted Furneaux, site foreman, explained the buildings are getting a “facelift,” starting with the 11 vacant units. Renovations include replacement of bathroom fixtures, redecorating and new flooring. The exterior will feature cedar clapboards, Energy Star rated windows and new roofs. David Bertrand told the Mountain Times he will keep the exterior similar in appearance, replacing or repairing elements that have deteriorated with age. He anticipates the 11 units – all one-bedroom – will be ready for occupancy in late May or early June. Ultimately, all units in the complex will be refurbished. When the 11 vacant units are finished, the renters in the other units will be offered the new units while the rest are being renovated, Fucci explained. “Some occupied units are college students now who will be moving out in the next
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ArtisTree, town in midst of argument over noise violation By Katy Savage
ArtisTree/Purple ArtisTree then sought Boepple, who represents Crayon and the town are to modify the original ArtisTree/Purple Crayon, struggling to reach an permit to include “remote said the noise complaints agreement to avoid Enorchestra playing to pipe were made before renovironmental Court over a music into the theater,” vations to the Cast House noise complaint. but the Zoning Board of building were complete. Pomfret The ArtZoning AdminisTree Music “WE ARE WORKING TO REACH istrator Karen Theatre AN AGREEMENT BEFORE (THE Hewitt said Festival is several abutters expected to SEASON STARTS),” BOEPPLE SAID. complained return for about noise coming Adjustment denied the its third season this year. from the Cast House, a permit in January 2018, The season will kickoff barn building ArtisTree after ArtisTree told the with “Souvenir: A Fantasia purchased and converted ZBA it could not soundon the Life of Florence in 2017. proof the 15-by 20-foot Foster Jenkins” in August, According to a permit space that would house followed by “Tintypes” in granted in 2017, the Cast the orchestra because it September and ending House could be used for was a multi-use area. with “Forever Plaid: The cast and crew to occasionAbutters Sharlene and Heavenly Hit Musical” in ally spend the night, prac- Jim Kelly complained October. tice, change costumes about the modified per“We are working to and construct props. mit to the Zoning Board in reach an agreement beProblems arose during a Dec. 11, 2018 letter. fore [the season starts],” the performance of “The Cast House was to Boepple said. “Our expec“SUDS” last year. Select be just that—a cast house tation is that we’ll be able Board member Frank – to house summer/octo reach an agreement Perron said ArtisTree used casional cast members before then.” the Cast House as a band during occasional theater Attorney Joseph Mcroom to supply music to use,” they wrote, asking Lean, who represents the the adjacent theater. for soundproofing and town, said the negotia“When they had put light restrictions. “We are tions were ongoing. the band in the barn for concerned that this will “We’ve been engaged in the “SUDS” show, it was lead to concerts and other a collaborative process,” a violation,” Perron said. events to be held at the he said. “I think every“They needed a permit to Cast House.” one’s been proceeding in continue.” Attorney Elizabeth good faith.”
Old-time craft fills modern need By Julia Purdy
“I’m the guy that used to have the horse and carriage and the bell and went through the neighborhood. That doesn’t exist anymore,” Dick Moore told the Mountain Times, speaking of his retirement occupation as a new old-fashioned scissors grinder, a.k.a. An Edge Beyond. But Moore is just as mobile. “I do the farmers’ markets or I’ll come to the house,” he said. “I’ll go to a church and sharpen their knives. I went to Dismas House last week, you open a drawer and there are 30 knives that haven’t been sharpened in who knows when.” His biweekly spot at the Rutland Farmers’ Market draws paying customers as well as the curious. He charges $1 per By Julia Purdy inch of blade for kitchen knives and does Dick Moore prepares to sharpen knives at the Rutland Farmers Market, April 13. pocket knives for free. His setup is a miniature, portable workshop that includes everything from a Moore has become something of an modern Work Sharp grinding machine and enthusiast and enjoys the lore of knives. scissors sharpeners from Wolff Industries “The quality of the knife has to do with the in North Carolina, to a simple leather quality of the steel,” he said. “The typical strop. He said he can handle anything from grocery store knife doesn’t have good steel. straight razors, fingernail clippers and The old carbon steel knives used to rust as precision hairdressing shears to pocket opposed to your stainless blades, but on knives, garden tools (clippers, hedge trimthe other hand the carbon is what makes it mers, mowers), saws (chainsaws, circular sharp.” saws, and hand saws, even pruning saws), How does a person know a blade is scythes, sickles, axes, chisels, ice skates, sharp – without cutting themselves? Moore hunting and bushcraft knives, “and anydemonstrated by drawing a blade gently thing else that has an edge that I can lift.” across his thumbnail. “If it grabs, it’s sharp,” he said. “A sharp knife is a safe knife,” he Two weeks ago he demonstrated the added. multistep process of honing expensive With each job he learns a little more. “I kitchen knives on a grinding machine for a got into this through YouTube, I’m a graducustomer. He pays attention to the profile, shape and strength of the blade, going ate of ‘YouTube University,’” he quipped. through as many steps as necessary to get Moore retired from IT marketing, then the desired result. taught English as a Second Language for a He uses sharpening stones and belts of while. He grew up “around New York City” various grits. Grits are graded to handle and will turn 78 in May. different hardnesses. Scissors would reMoore moved to Rutland from Middlequire 6,000-8,000 grit while a straight razor bury with his partner in November. would require 12,000 grit, he said. “I get involved in things. We did the Moore sharpens Asian knives by hand Breakfast Challenge and put up 30,000 with a natural stone, because of their spemeals at the Lutheran Church.” He also cial construction. volunteers with Meals on Wheels.
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Gerald Guppy, Jr., age 73 Gerald Lechmere Guppy, Jr., age 73, peacefully passed away at his home on April 3, 2019. He was born in Barre, Vermont on Jan. 3, 1946, to Gerald Lechmere Guppy Sr. and Thelma (Halvosa) Guppy, where he attended Barre City Elementary School and Spaulding High School before going off to Bridgton Academy in Maine and Business School in Boston. “Gerry” was a Vietnam veteran having served in a platoon that was written about in a book entitled “One Hell of a Ride.” After completing military service, he returned to his hometown using his carpentry talents and skills before settling in Killington where he spent decades employed as property manager for Jack Giguere’s establishments, then ultimately creating his own refrigeration and air conditioning business. “Gup,” as he was known to his many customers and friends, always put his clients needs ahead of his own, making sure that their walk-in freezer was up and running and ready for a big ski weekend, arriving with a smile and a never-ending streak of creativity and commitment to getting the job done. He invented new ways to improve the industry and protect the environment, recycling refrigerants years before it became mandatory, and sharing plans for groundbreaking heating and cooling technology. Anyone who knew him well, knew he was always tinkering or working on some project that would someday make the world a better place. Gerry came by his mad-scientist/ inventor reputation quite legitimately, being the great grandson of Robert John Lechmere Guppy, a British-born child prodigy, naturalist and self-made scientist, after whom the guppy fish is named. His great-great-grandparents, who lived in Trinidad, were also inventors. Gerry is survived by his brother Ronald Lechmere Guppy of Barre, both of whom are descendants of the Lechmere family of the British House of Lords. Gerry was also that person who would show up at 3 a.m. if a friend was in need and “just fix it!” His care and concern for others will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, caring for him and loving him. An informal gathering for friends and family will be held in Killington in the near future, date to be announced.
State seeks public input on Quechee Gorge Bridge
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The Vermont Department of Transportation has budgeted $5 million to rehabilitate and update the Quechee Gorge Bridge. James “J. B.” McCarthy, AOT project manager, said the ultimate cost will be more, but budget item secured a place in the AOT schedule. He added funding will be 80 percent by federal grant, and 20 percent state funds. Actual construction work will take place in 2021 and 2022 with minor traffic implications. The work will address three major issues. McCarthy said an AOT biennial bridge inspection found serious structural deterioration, requiring repairs of steel underneath the span. A membrane will be installed to protect the decking as well.
STATISTICS INDICATE 90 PERCENT OF PEOPLE UNSUCCESSFUL AT SUICIDE DO NOT TRY A SECOND TIME. Although these conditions need timely attention, McCarthy wrote in an email, there are no immediate safety concerns. The Gorge Bridge is known as a “suicide bridge” – a 2017 study documented an average of one suicide per year over the prior 14-year period. Last year VTrans installed temporary fencing to prevent people from jumping to the rocky bottom 165 feet below. There has been one suicide attempt since the fence was installed – the man teetered at the top of the fence long enough for a passing off-duty police officer to pull him to safety. At an AOT sponsored public forum on April 8 at Hartford Town Hall seeking input, attended by 30, a resident said a fit person could climb the temporary barrier. But the barrier is meant to deter a would-be suicide long enough to rethink their decision, perhaps changing their mind. Queechee bridge, page 11A
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A recent meeting to discuss Senate Bill 169, “An act relating to firearms procedures,” drew a lot of attention on the Hartland listserv. Rep. Zachariah Ralph, D-Woodstock, invited the public to attend, making it clear he and co-host, Rep. John Bartholomew (D-Hartland), wanted to learn from constituents what they thought about the Senate legislation, which is about to be taken up in the House. “Please read the bill before arriving and have prepared questions and remarks,” Ralph wrote on the Hartland listserv. “This is a community conversation and not a political event.” Firearms legislation is a divisive topic, with residents and gun shop owners questioning what the bill means for them. S.169 is, in part, a waiting-period bill, requiring prospective purchasers of handguns to wait 24 hours following an FBI background check before taking possession of the firearm, giving people who may impulsively consider suicide time to reconsider. Bartholomew cited a report on Vermont suicide created by Dr. Rebecca Bell at the University of Vermont Children’s indicating 90 percent of those failing in an attempted suicide never try again. Wes Raney, who operates Green Mountain Armory in Windsor – a licensed firearms instructor, self-described Second Amendment crusader and licensed firearms dealer – said prospective buyers at gun shows would have to get their background check approved, wait 24 hours, then return to take possession of their firearm. “Since most gun shows are usually weekend affairs, the wait period and the two trips the buyer has to make may put gun shows out of business,” Raney said. “And it adds expense for the buyer.” Another provision of S. 169 authorizes healthcare providers to alert law enforcement if “the provider believes in good faith that disclosure of the information is necessary to prevent or less a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public.” Rep. Ralph pointed out this provision doesn’t direct the healthcare provider to report the individual – it provides permission to override privacy restrictions. “Manufacture, possession, transfer, offer for sale, purchase or [receipt] or import” of large capacity ammunition devices is also prohibited in the bill. Raney said he thinks Vermont defines “large capacity” as more than 10 rounds for long guns and more than 15 for handguns. Federal and state law enforcement officers are exempted from the large capacity ammunition device prohibition. If a person legally owned one of the prohibited devices before the bill is signed by the governor, or they inherit it from an immediate family member, they may keep it. “But the devices do not have serial numbers,” Bartholomew said, “and that makes enforcement of the ownership provision very difficult.” Local firearms shop owners are willing to discuss the bill without rancor. John Cragin of Cragin’s Gun Shop in Rutland said
while he is against the ban on high capacity ammunition devices generally, he is in favor of S.169’s provision allowing family members to leave them to relatives in their wills. “We haven’t been able to sell the devices since July 1,” Cragin said, “but I don’t think banning them will stop these mass shootings.” Wayne Barrows, owner of Barrows Point Trading Post in Quechee, agreed. “The vast majority of these guns come with 17-round capacity,” he told the Mountain
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Reps. Zach Ralph and John Bartholomew discuss gun legislation.
Times. “What does making the limit 15 rounds accomplish? These laws evolve over time as the results are known. Eventually the result will be taking large capacity firearms away.” Barrows doesn’t believe the 24-hour waiting period will make a difference in the number of suicides by firearm. “How many people who shot themselves to death have bought the gun they used in the last 24 hours?” he asked. Cragin also doubts the waiting period will be successful. “Suicide is a mental health issue, not a gun issue,” he said. Barrows is worried that the “red flag” attached to someone reported to law enforcement by their doctor can result in a permanent labeling. He wonders if there shouldn’t be a time limit after which the incident would be expunged from a patient’s record. But Cragin thinks giving health care providers freedom to advise law enforcement is a good move. He said he refuses to sell people firearms if they come into the store shaking, or their eyes are “funny” or they seem out of sorts. “We don’t just sell guns to anyone for the money,” he said. “I still have to sleep at night.”
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Sorting it all out By Rep. Jim Harrison
With five weeks budgeted to go in the 2019 session (optimistically four), we are beginning to see what issues may have to wait another year, which ones could hold up adjournment and those on which the House, Senate or governor have decidedly different views. You might say it’s a little like trying to clean out the garage or basement as a family, with everyone having different ideas of what should be kept, REP. JIM HARRISON what is put aside for now and what is definitely in the recycle pile. The increase in the heating fuels tax recently passed by the House, for example, has already been given the cold shoulder by Senate leader Ashe as well as the governor. More than likely one for the trash heap or at best recycle bin. New taxes for clean water funding, which up to now have been noticeably quiet, are now beginning to be discussed in the House Ways & Means Committee. Earlier the House did not take the governor’s suggestion to divert the proceeds from the estate tax for clean water. New taxes are almost certain to create a division between the executive branch and legislature. Expanding the sales tax to candy or clothing over $149 or online software, as well as increases in trash fees or taxing home delivery of groceries have already been discussed in committee. Other bills will likely see widespread agreement. After several years of discussion, increasing the age for tobacco and vaping to 21 has passed the Senate and received Harrison, page 24A
Vermont’s college savings CSJ: Sells off scenic dorm buildings from page 1A plan tops $400 million continued months or so,” he said. “A lot of the current tenants are Investments in Vermont’s 529 College Savings Plan have reached another milestone, topping 22,000 accounts and $400 million in assets, according to Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VSAC), which administers the Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan (VHEIP). The 529 plan is named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which created these types of savings plans in 1996. Most 529 plans are operated by state agencies. VSAC has joined a 27-state effort to teach families the power of saving for education and training after high school. The national campaign, dubbed For Their Future, is led by College Savings Plan Network, part of the National Association of State Treasurers, with the goal of reducing college debt for the coming generations. “Every dollar saved is a dollar you don’t have to borrow,” said Scott Giles, president and CEO of VSAC. “Saving, even a little at a time, can make a big difference down the road.” With the cost of education continuing to increase, the key is to start saving early and regularly, Giles said. For example, a family that begins setting aside $50 a month when their child is born can accrue over $21,000 by the time the child turns 18. Last year alone, Vermont families withdrew almost $32 million to pay for education expenses. “That pretty much eliminates 70 percent of the average student loan debt held by Vermonters today,” Giles said. Easy to start, the Vermont 529 plan offers an added incentive: It’s the only college savings account that qualifies for a Vermont state income tax credit on annual contributions for college or training after high school. VHEIP accounts can be started with as little as $25, making them affordable to most Vermonters. A gift of any amount may also be made to an existing account. For more information visit vheip.org.
Legislators discuss funding issues in Hartland By Curt Peterson
HARTLAND—There were a few tough questions for Windsor County Reps. Zachariah Ralph and John Bartholomew, and Sens. Dick McCormack, Alison Clarkson and Alice Nitka during a full house monthly breakfast forum in Hartland’s Damon Hall Saturday, April 13. Every speaker mentioned funding as the overriding issue. McCormack said almost every bill the Senate discusses is sent back to the House stripped of funding. “Nobody gets the full measure of what they need,” McCormack lamented. “It’s whether we fund project A or project B, because we can’t fund both.” Nitka said one challenge is putting aside money to catch up underfunded state employee and teacher pensions, about $30 million this year, leaving less money to go around. Resident John Bruno said better road maintenance is needed to attract visitors and boost the economy. McCormack said all Vermont roads need major work, but the resources aren’t available. VTrans receives only about 65 percent of funding it requests, Ralph said. Selectman Phil Hobbie said Hartland’s Class II and Class III roads suffer from delayed maintenance. “Hartland has chosen for whatever reason to level fund the road maintenance budget for seven years,” Hobbie wrote in an email to The Mountain Times. “A recent Hartland road survey by [Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission] classified our roads into categories from critical to good.” Hobbie said dirt roads need more material and better ditching, and paved roads need more than over-paving. He leads a task force to take on the issue. Ralph said water quality require-
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ments designed for the Lake Champlain basin but applied statewide add cost to local highway maintenance. “Is the state going to provide funds to help towns with this expense?” Hobbie asked. Clarkson said a “per parcel fee” to support water quality work was proposed, but rejected, but no alternative has been suggested. Clarkson said, “Vermont needs more people with more money,” meaning more younger, working taxpayers to finance state infrastructure and services. Clarkson said new Americans, refugees and over-educated immigrants
“VERMONT NEEDS 10,000 NEW WORKERS EVERY YEAR,” CLARKSON SAID. who are currently relegated to doing menial jobs can help. “Vermont needs 10,000 new workers every year,” Clarkson said. The overpopulated prison system is a double-edge sword, according to Nitka – prisoners are unproductive and could be training to take constructive roles in the economy, and costing taxpayers a fortune to house in prisons. Ralph said House Bill H.533 would provide $1.95 million to bring eligible non-working Vermonters together and into the workforce – providing weatherization training, supporting career and technology training, and boosting the underemployed. “The average of $3,600 - $3,800 subsidy to attract remote workers to Vermont has been an enormous success,” Ralph said. “Over a million people have clicked on the ‘Relocate 802’ website.” All money bills originate in the House, most approved with no contention, including the current
proposed budget, Bartholomew said. When bills are returned by the Senate with no appropriations, representatives will have to figure out who gets how much. Two issues that did draw opposition were a gun regulation bill and the abortion rights bill. The firearms bill was passed by the House and is being considered in the Senate. Although Roe v Wade abortion rights have been established law for over 40 years, Bartholomew said, Vermont fears the Supreme Court may seek to overturn it – Vermont wants to make statutory reproductive rights granted by the Supreme Court and that have been in practice in the state for decades. One resident voiced opposition and asked if the Legislature is considering a “heartbeat bill” prohibiting abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Bartholomew said no such legislation is being discussed. Clarkson said climate change is one of Vermont’s major funding challenges. Laurel Stevenson suggested taxing purchases of new internal combustion engine vehicles to finance climate change mitigation, and a ban on new fossil fuel transmission infrastructure. “A new gas pipeline would last decades,” Stevenson said, “which incentivizes use after the deadline for eliminating fossil fuels, and a ban would present no cost.” Ralph said there is no political will in the Legislature to push climate change mitigation action. “Your delegation is in favor of climate change legislation,” Bartholomew said, describing a spectrum denial levels among his colleagues. “It is going to take a ground swell of pressure to convince the others.”
in existing leases. When their leases come up they can renew and stay or move on. Rents will be going up but not on a large scale.” The complex has no subsidized rentals at present. Fucci would consider accepting Section 8 vouchers on a case by case “HOPEFULLY THE basis, “depending on the unit; someOWNER WILL TRY TO times the unit BRING IT BACK TO wouldn’t qualify,” he said. ITS FORMER GLORY,” A two-bedroom FUCCI ADDED. unit currently rents for $1,000 and includes heat, trash collection, snow removal and lawn care but not electricity. The pet policy has not been decided with the owner, Fucci said. The complex was built in 1988. It offered “premier units in Rutland County in terms of construction, site, convenience to the city,” Fucci added. “Hopefully the owner will try to bring it back to its former glory.” This is not the first time CSJ has offloaded its properties. In October 2018 the college accepted low-ball bids for two Proctor buildings donated to it by Omya, a Swiss-owned company that mines calcium carbonate in the Otter Valley watershed. Both buildings once belonged to Vermont Marble, a titan in the historic marble industry.
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OP-ED
New prison plan undermines criminal justice reforms By James Lyall
Vermont stands at a crossroads on criminal justice reform. The direction we choose will have enormous implications for the wellbeing of Vermont communities for generations to come. On the one hand, we have the opportunity to transform how we respond to social problems and crime by investing in people to achieve better outcomes and stronger, healthier communities. On the other, we can continue the same misguided and ineffective approaches that fail to address many of the reasons why people end up entangled in the legal system in the first place: addiction, lack of access to appropriate health care and mental health resources, unstable housing, systemic racism, and severe economic inequality. It is clear we must choose one direction or the other. We can’t do both. This choice is highlighted in recent proposals to close Vermont’s only women’s prison, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF). Conditions in the facility are deplorable and a high proportion of the women arrive there with extensive histories of untreated trauma and abuse. A similar number are primary caregivers for dependent children—6,000 Vermont children have a parent who is incarcerated. Vermonters strongly favor more effective, lower-cost alternatives to incarceration and for years advocates have urged that most of the women in CRCF should be in halfway homes or step-down facilities that could better address their needs and not compound trauma. Yet, at the same time renewed calls to divert women prisoners into alternative programs are gaining traction, the Legislature appears to be headed in the opposite direction. Specifically, buried in House Bill H.543 is a provision to allocate $250,000 to “evaluate options for the site location of a new correctional facility” to replace CRCF, including “whether the new correctional facility should be a separate facility or part of a campus.” Notably absent from the legislation is any consideration of more effective, lower cost alternatives to incarceration, or smarter criminal justice policies to reduce Vermont’s Prison plan, page 7A
Social media publishers shouldn’t be absolved of responsibility By Todd M. Smith
Editor’s note: The following is a letter Todd M. Smith, publisher of the Caledonian-Record, sent to Sen. Leahy, April 12. Dear Senator Leahy, I’m a constituent and fourth-generation newspaper publisher from the Northeast Kingdom. My appeal is to you as a well-known champion of free speech. Since 1837, our daily newspaper served the Northeast Kingdom counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans. In each of the past two quarters, we’ve been unable to pay our printer in full. Part of that reflects the general economic malaise of our region. The other part is the advertising revenue we’ve lost – almost in whole – to the digital duopoly of Google and Facebook. It’s the latter company for which I write. Like you, my family has long championed free speech. So it was with horror that I read Mark Zuckerberg’s recent editorial calling for government regulation of speech. He did this for one simple reason: policing his own platform would be prohibitively expensive. He’s right. I know this because I am held responsible for everything published in our family of newspapers. Truth and accuracy are expensive. They are also the bedrock of my dying industry and, writ large, democracy. In a terrible miscalculation (Telecommunications Act of 1996, section 230) the United States government once classified Facebook and other social media companies as technology companies rather than publishers. Though you voted against the act, the majority of the Senate took Social media publishers, page 10A
Community health centers serve important roles By Sen. Bernie Sanders
In Vermont and around the country, we have a major crisis in primary health care. Far too many people are unable to see a doctor or a dentist when they need one. Some people lack health insurance and can’t afford the care. For others, especially in rural areas like Vermont, there are simply no doctors or dentists nearby. The result is that patients become sicker than they should, and some eventually end up in emergency rooms. Others suffer unnecessarily and some even die. Meanwhile, our health care system wastes billions of dollars on expensive care that could be avoided by strengthening how we deliver preventative and primary care. Ask any doctor or nurse and they will tell you that access to reliable, affordable and high-quality primary care is essential to keeping people healthy. This is exactly what the 65 community health center locations in Vermont do and why they are so critically important. In addition to preventive and primary care, federally qualified health centers also provide mental and oral health services, substance use disorder treatment and access to affordable prescription drugs. Each center is designed to provide locally-tailored services to improve the health of the communities they serve. Community health centers do all of this great work
while charging a sliding fee, meaning quality care is accessible to everyone, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Impressively, even while providing these lower cost services, community health centers generate more than $24 billion in annual savings for the U.S. health care system. Preventive and primary care are excellent investments. In addition, health centers employ 220,000 people in communities that are often struggling, generating nearly $55 billion in economic activity. In 2009, I fought hard for new funding in the Affordable Care Act to greatly expand community health centers. Since then, 24 new health center locations have opened in Vermont and today, 176,000 Vermonters – more than 28 percent of all Vermonters – rely on a community health center as their provider of choice. Nationally, 28 million Americans are now served by health centers. That’s pretty impressive. But some areas of Vermont still don’t have a health center, and others are at or near capacity or would benefit from expanding their services. This includes enhancing capacity to better address the opioid epidemic. Moreover, if Congress does not act by Sept. 30, community health centers will lose the federal funding they need to keep their doors open.
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LETTERS
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, help raise awareness Dear Editor, Gov. Phil Scott signed a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month on April 2.. I appreciate the ceremony at the Statehouse and the attention that it draws to the need that every child has, to be loved and safely nurtured. Every child every day requires at least one adult who provides that love and is committed to her healthy development and wellbeing. All our children will reach their potential and contribute to their community’s economic viability and stability, if they have safe, stable and nurturing homes to grow up in. We have a role to play. We can be a good family
member or a supportive neighbor to a single parent or parents of young children who would benefit from some time to themselves. Babysitting, or simply taking time to listen to a parent, can make a great difference in the lives of both a parent and his child. Mentoring an elementary age or middle school child can make a world of difference in that child’s present and future. Knowing that someone as nice and as good as you finds value in spending time with them can help a young person imagine being a successful student and adult. We learn to take chances in life in good ways, based on how others
see us. Children need our time and interest much more than they need material things! There are many opportunities in Vermont to volunteer to help children and families. Our local parent child centers, Dream and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, are some of the many organizations in need of caring volunteers. Speak up if you fear a child may be at risk of being abused. Call Prevent Child Abuse Vermont’s Help Line at 1-800-CHILDREN (800-244-5373) to discuss concerns about a child and call the Vermont Department for Children and Families to report
suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Their central number is 1-800-649-5285 and is available 24 hours a day. As you read this, please remember to think about how you can make a true difference in the life of a child with your time, your talents and your treasure. Vermont will only continue to be as beautiful as it is, to the extent that our children are nurtured and protected today. Child Abuse Prevention Month is a reminder of this important commitment that we share. Learn more by visiting pcavt.org. Linda E Johnson, Executive Director Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
CAPITOL QUOTES
The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
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CAPITOL QUOTES “Access to high-speed broadband service is a fundamental requirement for growing our rural economy. If we are serious about creating a Vermont that works for everyone, we must empower communities with the tools they need to solve deficiencies in broadband connectivity,” Said Energy and Technology Committee Chair, Representative Tim Briglin (D-Thetford).
“These investments are targeted at the 17,000 Vermont households that lack access to even the most basic internet service. If we are marketing Vermont as a place [where] you can work remotely, Vermonters must have reliable internet access. Vermonters across the state, especially in rural communities, benefit when they can tap into the commerce, educational opportunities, and resources available on the web,”
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on a lake, before there were hockey rinks with smooth ice. “The puck used to drop through the ice and you’d have to fish it out with your hands,” Collamore said. “It was a different time.” Collamore played hockey in high school and at Middlebury College in 1968. He started coaching youth hockey in 1973. The game has changed since then. There is more protection now and more rules. Collamore’s sense of humor and decades of experience have earned him respect among fellow colleagues and coaches. “Whenever he’s on the ice we know the game is going to be well done,” said Dan Marlow, the athletic director for Bellows Free Academy. “He’s been one of the top officials for a while. He works extremely hard. He stays up to the playing and does a great way of managing behavior—whether it’s the players or the coaches—so it eliminates problems before they happen.” Collamore quietly manages the game. “Your best officials—you don’t even know they’re out there,” Marlow siad. “It’s not about them. They don’t become bigger than the game. That oftentimes it’s what separates some from the others.” Collamore said he’s never popular, but he doesn’t try to be. “Once you pull that striped shirt on, you should understand you’re never going to be in a situation where both coaches come over and hug you,” he said. “Most of the time the best you can hope for is one of them will say ‘nice game.’ Sometimes that’s the winning coach.” Collamore, a Republican, was elected state senator last year. He sits on the Senate
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Committee on Government Operations, Health and Welfare Committee, the Government Accountability Committee and the Canvassing Committee. Collamore divides his time between Senate meetings and the ice. “You have to like driving,” he said. “The time spent getting to and from a game are way more than the actual ice time.” On a recent Friday, Collamore spent the day deliberating a bill to raise the minimum wage, which ultimately passed. He drove to Rutland that night to spend the weekend officiating youth championship games. He sees a benefit to shifting roles between the Senate and the ice. “If the day has been a frustrating one at the State House, it’s a nice release to get on the ice and not have to think about the other stuff,” Collamore said.
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“The state of Vermont is not going to run fiber throughout the state. We just can’t afford to do that. But there are motivated groups around the state who really are looking for a way to help themselves -who say we want this in our community and if you give us a little support we’ll find a way to do that,” Said Rep. Chip Conquest, D-Wells River, in an interview with NBC.
overreliance on incarceration—exactly the options that Vermont taxpayers want their representatives to pursue before spending vast sums of money on new prisons. In other words, by passing H.543 the House voted to study just one thing: more prisons. The Vermont Senate will be considering that legislation this week. When they do, legislators should reject new prisons and instead commit to studying prevention and treatment programs, transitional housing, job training, and expanding our restorative justice system— all of which address rather than compound the root causes of incarceration, reducing recidivism and improving outcomes. In addition to these alternatives, legislators should commit to reforming the criminal laws that have caused the number of women incarcerated in Vermont to triple in less than 20 years. That includes reducing the extreme prison sentences prosecutors routinely leverage in one-sided plea negotiations. It includes increasing prosecutorial oversight, reforming our furlough and parole systems, expanding the use of diver-
sion, and ensuring people aren’t detained pre-trial simply because they can’t afford to post bail. And it includes transforming Vermont’s response to addiction to get people the help they need, instead of relying on punishment to resolve our opioid crisis. The ACLU of Vermont, Attorney General Donovan, many lawmakers, and other community leaders who have spoken in favor of these proposals are fully aware of the abysmal conditions in facilities like CRCF, and the need to end Vermont’s reliance on out-of-state prisons. But we must reject the idea that new prison construction is an inevitable or even logical solution. Rather, we should recognize the opportunity for real leadership and innovation to achieve stronger communities through smarter, fairer approaches to criminal justice. Legislators should listen to the majority of their constituents, who believe we should invest in people, not prisons. James Lyall is the executive director of the ACLU of Vermont.
Calendar
The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
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WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL VERMONT
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. 802-7732694.
Sip n’ Dip
4 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers sip n’ dip painting with artist instruction. 6-8 p.m. 16 S. Main St., Rutland. RSVP required: 802-7750356.
Tobacco Cessation Group
SIP + SHOP IN DOWNTOWN RUTLAND THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Ukulele Lessons
5 p.m. Chaffee Art Center offers ukulele lessons weekly on Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. $20. RSVP requested: info@chaffeeartcenter.org. 16 South Main St., Rutland. Bring your own ukulele!
Sip + Shop
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. 908-783-1050. 2910 Killington Road, Killington.
Lego Club
3 p.m. Lego club at Sherburne Memorial Library, River Road, Killington, Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. during the school year. Ages 6+.
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. 802-7730600 to make a reservation. Dinner fee $19. KillingtonPicoRotary. org
Meditation Circle
6:15 p.m. Maclure Library offers meditation circle Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Free Knitting Class
All Levels Yoga
5:30 p.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Bridge Club
6 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Thursdays, 6 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
Adult Soccer
7 p.m. Thursday night soccer at Killington Elementary School Gym, 7-9 p.m. Bring $3 and indoor shoes. Adults. Schoolhouse Road, Killington.
FRIDAY APRIL 19
Passover Begins Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
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.
Level 1 Yoga
Bob Saget
Baby Animal Day
8 p.m. Family TV star and stand-up comedian Bob Saget comes to Paramount Theatre. Tickets $39-$59. 30 Center St., Rutland. paramountvt.org.
THURSDAY APRIL 18
Open Swim **
8 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 8-9 a.m.; 5-7 p.m. 802-7737187.
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. 802-4832792. 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.
8:30 a.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101. 10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum’s annual Baby Animal Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get up and close with the farms’s new baby animals, plant an heirloom seed, activities and crafts, and more. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
Passover Seder and Pot Luck Supper
6 p.m. Woodstock Area Jewish Community Congregation Shir Shalom holds community Passover Seder and pot luck supper, services led by Rabbi Ilene Haigh. All welcome, bring a dish to feed 10, donation to food drive. 1680 West Woodstock Road, Woodstock.
Community Passover Seder
6 p.m. Evening of sacred story, singing, and food for Passover Seder at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. All welcome. Age 12 and under free. Age 13-18, college students: $18; members $50; non-members $60. RSVP by 4/16: 802-773-3455.
SATURDAY APRIL 20
Season Pass Holder Party
8 a.m. Killington Resort says thank you to its season pass holders with an appreciation party featuring free hard goods on-snow demo at the base of Superstar 8 a.m.-3 p.m. BBQ lunch at K-1 cafeteria or Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar starts 11 a.m. (free for season pass holders). Stick around for Dazed & Defrosted free concert 12-6 p.m. killington.com.
Vernal Pool Walk
9 a.m. Rutland Co. Audubon Society event: Guided tour of Rutland vernal pool to investigate local fauna, with Alex Wells from Vt Center for Ecostudies. Location TBD: call 802-747-4466. Free, open to public.
Easter Market
9 a.m. Ladies’ Auxiliary’s annual Easter Market at West Pawlet Fire House, 2806 Vt Rt 153 (Main St.), West Pawlet. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coffee and donuts; lunch 11 a.m. Easter Bunny arrives with treats for kids 1 p.m. Guess the number of jelly beans to win a prize. 50/50, raffle. Vendors.
Killington Section GMC
10 a.m. Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Return to Rum Street, West Woodstock. Explore 19th century farm community. Optional loop around small reservoir. Moderate, 2.5-3 miles. Leader, 802-773-2185. Meet in Main St Park, near fire station off Center St., to carpool. New members welcome. Bring water and lunch. Dress appropriately.
Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m. VINS celebrates Earth Day all weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with DIY crafts, live raptor programs, plant-you-own veggie seeds to bring home, and learn about how daily decisions affect the environment; plus more. 149 Nature’s Way, off Route 4, Quechee. Admission. vinsweb.org.
Coyote Population Presentation
10 a.m. Engaging presentation to learn about factors that influence coyote populations in Vermont, with wildlife scientist. Biology, ecology, and dynamic influences of predation and landscape on population of coyotes. Q&A. Forest Center, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Route 12, Woodstock. RSVP to 802-457-3368 ext 222.
BABY ANIMAL DAY AT BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 19-20
Story Time
10:30 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds story time Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities. All ages welcome! 802-422-9765.
Knitting Group
12 p.m. Maclure Library offers knitting group, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. 802-483-2792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Good Friday Concert
1:30 p.m. Brownville Community Church sponsors first of series of free concerts open to the public. Good Friday Concert followed by sermon. Piano, organ, brass, vocal. Brownville-Hartland Road.
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 17
Active Seniors Lunch
5 p.m. Downtown Rutland Partnership holds first Sip + Shop, 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Rutland. Start at Rutland Area Food Co-op to get souvenir tasting glass to take along to visit 12 other downtown shops, for shop and [wine, cider, brews, spirits, more] pairing. $8 tickets at downtownrutland.com; $10 at the event.
6 p.m. Maclure Library holds WW1 discussion with Josh White, addressing common misconceptions about fighting, and what lessons the US can learn from this conflict. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
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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.
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The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019 10 a.m. Maclure Library holds Tupperware party with Katy Holler with all the latest and greatest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
Baby Animal Day
10 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum’s annual Baby Animal Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get up and close with the farms’s new baby animals, plant an heirloom seed, activities and crafts, and more. Admission. 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. billingsfarm.org.
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.
Connection Support Group
4:30 p.m. NAMI Vermont’s connection support group at Rutland Mental Health Services, 78 S. Main St., Rutland. 4:30-6 p.m. First and third Sunday of each month. Free recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Learn from one another, share coping strategies, offer mutual encouragement and understanding.
MONDAYAPRIL 22
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, 802-7704101.
Easter Egg Hunt
Playgroup
Bridge Club
Open Swim
11 a.m. Brownville Community Church holds Easter egg hunt open to all children in the community. 1,500 eggs hidden in Tribute Park, next to church. Face painting, and more. Brownville-Hartland Road. Community breakfast at 8 a.m. precedes. 12 p.m. Marble Valley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Godnick Center Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. Sanctioned duplicate bridge games. 1 Deer St., Rutland. 802-228-6276.
Dazed and Defrosted
12 p.m. Killington Resort’s Dazed & Defrosted free spring outdoor concert at K1 Area, the top of Killington Road. 12-6 p.m. DJ Dave 12-1:30 p.m.; then 3:30-4 p.m. Annie in the Water 1:30-3:30 p.m. Passafire 4-6 p.m. Soft bumps, cold brews, on-snow demos, live music. Wear your finest spring attire! killington.com.
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.
Bingo
Rutland Rotary
Open Gym
Tobacco Cessation Group
7:30 p.m. Accomplished local musician Phil Henry brings band The News Feed to Brandon Music. Tickest $20; pre-dinner available. 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. 802-247-4295.
Easter
SUNDAY APRIL 21
Easter Sunrise Service & Egg Hunt
5 a.m. Killington Resort’s annual Easter events: Sunrise Service, community breakfast and egg hunts. Load K-1 Express Gondola to ride to the Peak Lodge 5:30-6:15 a.m. for 6:30 a.m. sunrise service. Free, limited to 275, tickets required. Community breakfast follows. Moves inside to Killington Grand Ballroom if weather is bad. 8:30 a.m. egg hunt for ages 6-14 in front of K-1 Lodge; 9:30 a.m. toddler friendly egg hunt for ages 5 and under. Limit 15 eggs each. killington.com.
Heartfulness Meditation
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 20-21
Monday Meals
5 p.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: Tues., Thurs., Saturday 5-7 p.m. 802-773-7187.
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT VINS
11:30 a.m. Enjoy the warm water at Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park St., Rutland: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 802-773-7187.
Open Swim
6 p.m. Friday night open gym at Head Over Heels, 152 North Main St., Rutland. 6-8 p.m. Ages 6+. Practice current skills, create gymnastic routines, learn new tricks, socialize with friends! $5/ hour members; $8/ hour non-members. Discount punch cards available. 802-7731404.
5:45 p.m. Free group meditation Tuesdays, Mountain Yoga, 135 N Main St #8, Rutland. Margery, 802-775-1795. heartfulness.org.
11 a.m. Maclure Library offers playgroup, Mondays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Birth to 5 years old. Stories, crafts, snacks, singing, dancing. 802-4832792. 840 Arch St., Pittsford.
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.
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.
Level 1 Yoga
Heartfulness Meditation
Killington Yoga
Killington Bone Builders
11 a.m. Chaffee Art Center offers different activity for kids each week painting, cooking, craft making and more. $10. Pre-register at 802775-0036. chaffeeartcenter.org.
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. 5:30 p.m. Level 1 Hatha Yoga at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
Earth Day
Kids’ Saturday Classes
TOPS Meeting
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.
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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.
Legion Meeting
Bereavement Group
All Levels Yoga
Chanting Through the Chakras
6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31 meeting at Legion Post, 33 Washington St., Rutland. 6 p.m. light food and social time; 6:30 p.m. regular meeting for members. 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. Bring a mat.
Citizenship Classes
Vermont Adult Learning will offers free citizenship classes. Call Marcy Green, 802-775-0617, and learn if you may qualify for citizenship at no cost. 16 Evelyn St., Rutland. Also, free classes in reading, writing, and speaking for English speakers of other languages. Ongoing.
TUESDAY APRIL 23
Open Swim **
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. 6 p.m. Series with yoga instructor Stephanie Jones introducing a different short Sanskrit mantra each week, guided by chakra system. April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21. 6-7 p.m. $20 per class. Five Elements Salon & Day Spa, 10 Stratton Road, Rutland. fiveelementsdayspa.com.
“Wasted!” Screening
6 p.m. Sustainable Woodstock and Pentangle present screening of “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” at Town Hall Theater, 31 the Green, Woodstock. Film aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Free; $10 donations graciously accepted.
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.
7:45 a.m. Free group meditation Sundays, Rochester Town Office, School St. Dane, 802-767-6010. heartfulness.org.
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.
Easter Breakfast, Children’s Maze
Mendon Bone Builders
10 a.m. Mendon bone builders meets Tuesdays at Roadside Chapel, 1680 Townline Rd, Rutland Town. 802-773-2694.
6:30 p.m. Rutland Co. Audubon Society event: presentation on vernal pool conservation and citizen science-based Vernal Pool Monitoring Project, with Alex Wells from Vt Center for Ecostudies. Grace Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 8 Court St., Rutland. Free, open to public.
Tobacco Cessation Group
Chess Club
9 a.m. All levels flow at Killington Yoga with Karen Dalury, RYT 500. 3744 River Rd, Killington. killingtonyoga.com, 802-770-4101.
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.
Earth Day Celebration
Abilities Awareness Training
Adult Basketball
8 a.m. Free family easter breakfast and kid’s maze (for ages 2-7) at Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church, 8-10 a.m. 67 Gecha Lane, Pittsford. Pancake breakfast, activities, and more. Donations accepted.
All Levels Yoga
10 a.m. VINS celebrates Earth Day all weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with DIY crafts, live raptor programs, plant-you-own veggie seeds to bring home, and learn about how daily decisions affect the environment; plus more. 149 Nature’s Way, off Route 4, Quechee. Admission. vinsweb.org.
Klezmer Group
4 p.m. Love Klezmer? Can you play an instrument? Music provided. All welcome to Klezmer Group at Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St., Rutland. rutlandjewishcenter.org.
11 a.m. Rutland ARC holds Abilities Awareness Training at Castleton University, Alumni Drive, Castleton. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Need transportation? Call 802-775-1370 at least 24 hours in advance. arcrutlandarea.org.
Harry Potter Club
3:15 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library holds five-week Harry Potter Club 3:15-4 p.m., April 23-May 21. 2998 River Road, Killington. 802-4229765.
Vernal Pool Presentation
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. 7 p.m. Tuesday night basketball at Killington Elementary School Gym, 7-9 p.m. Bring $3 and indoor shoes. Adults. Schoolhouse Road, Killington.
10A • CALENDAR
The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
Lawmakers offer lifeline to Salisbury fish hatchery By John Flowers
SALISBURY — Budget builders in the Vermont House ing the Salisbury facility and instead investing around $6 have agreed to a funding plan that would grant the Salismillion to modernize the Roxbury hatchery to assume a bury Fish Culture Station a reprieve until at least 2022. The broader role in breeding and stocking the state’s waterplan also includes money to study and possibly improve ways with prized rainbow, lake, brown and brook trout. the hatchery’s water discharge system, which could furNews of the potential closure of Addison County’s ther extend the life of a facility that needs to comply with hatchery has prompted vocal opposition from fishing new federal environmental standards in order to continue enthusiasts, environmentalists and several Vermont operations. lawmakers. The Salisbury facility employs four full-time The funding plan, as endorsed by the House Appropriworkers, is the top tourist draw of all the state’s hatcheries, ations and Ways & Means committees, is in part conand plays a key role in Vermont’s successful trout breeding tingent on a $2 increase in both the state’s hunting and program that attracts anglers who fuel the state economy. fishing license fees, as well as a The aforementioned huntNEWS OF THE POTENTIAL $5 bump in the combo license, ing and fishing license fee according to Fish & Wildlife hikes would net an estimated CLOSURE OF ADDISON COUNTY’S Commissioner Louis Porter. $140,000 to $150,000, according HATCHERY HAS PROMPTED VOCAL The full House approved the to Porter. An additional $150,000 hatchery funding proposal on in fiscal year 2020 general fund OPPOSITION. Thursday, March 28, as part of a support would “enable us to $6.1 billion fiscal year 2020 state budget. continue operating (the Salisbury facility) during the next Gov. Phil Scott’s proposed fiscal year 2020 state spendfew years,” Porter said. ing plan calls for closing the Salisbury hatchery at 646 Porter and his colleagues are hoping federal authoriLake Dunmore Road as a way of cutting in half an estities might accept something less than a $12 million fix to mated $500,000 shortfall in the Fish & Wildlife operating make the Salisbury facility compliant with the new rules. budget. He stressed the state Senate and Gov. Scott will still have The Salisbury hatchery is also on the chopping block to sign off on the hatchery rescue plan before it can be because it would need an estimated $12 million in uptaken to the bank. But Porter is hopeful. grades to make it compliant with upcoming new federal John Flowers is a reporter at the Addison Independent, a water quality rules. Scott’s budget calls for decommission- sister publication of the Mountain Times.
Health Centers: Sanders warns of funding loss continued from page 6A
That is why Congressman Jim Clyburn and I just introduced the Community Health Center and Primary Care Workforce Expansion Act. Our bill will not just keep the doors open, but it will fund the expansion of many existing clinics and build new ones where needed. And the bill will expand access to community health centers to millions more patients. This will be tremendously helpful to the thousands of Vermonters who struggle to afford their health care costs and who could benefit from
greater access to the quality and affordable care provided at a community health center. Our bill also addresses the shortage of primary care providers in underserved areas, which we are feeling acutely in Vermont. The bill provides funding to bring on 6,100 new primary care providers all across the country. It also increases funding for the National Health Service Corps, which provides scholarships and loan repayment for medical professions who agree to practice
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in underserved communities. These initiatives will help get more doctors, dentists and nurses to the areas that desperately need them, including right here in Vermont. In the richest country in the world, no one should go without basic health care. As we look for solutions that help keep people healthy while also reducing costs, we should build upon the success of our community health centers by expanding them to everyone who needs them.
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the view that this new breed of operator was more like the the world 100 times before the truth can put its pants on – telcos (AT&T, Verizon) who carried data, than companies said Mark Twain). like mine, which publishes information. In so doing, they Now, with journalists largely out of the way, Zuckerberg absolved these companies of any responsibility for the is calling for outright regulation of speech by government. content on their platforms. It’s basically the only prescription we can imagine that’s That distinction without a difference paved the way for worse than the disease. the creation of history’s largest surveillance and disinforZuckerberg doesn’t need to kill our country’s most mation apparatus - the weaponization of which should important protection, he just needs to adhere to the same be considered a matter of national security (if you haven’t publishing guidelines we do: no obscenity; no fighting already, please read Roger McNamee’s op-ed, published words; no defamation; no child pornography; no perjury; in Time: “I Mentored Mark Zuckerberg. I Loved Facebook. no blackmail; no incitement to violence; no true threats; But I Can’t Stay Silent About no solicitations to commit crimes. What’s Happening”). These should not be outrageous A LIE MAKES IT AROUND THE I think we can all agree that expectations for the world’s largest WORLD A HUNDRED TIMES Facebook set all the requisite content publisher. But he won’t conditions in which deeply go there without being forced to. BEFORE THE TRUTH CAN PUT ON dark forces thrive: fertile It’s long past time that somebody ITS SHOES. ground for the high-octane forced him to. distribution of falsehood and vitriol; citizens armed with I believe that Facebook’s well-documented role in varia private set of “alternative facts” to make their increasous worldwide catastrophes – from genocide to widescale ingly hardened and partisan points; foreign and domestic election tampering in some of the world’s most sophisenemies bent on sowing discontent and division through ticated democracies – should provide plenty of cover for these channels; world leaders who owe their existence to you to take action. a confused electorate; and now an open call to dismantle Fortunately, the prescription is simple. Regulate these our country’s most bedrock freedom. companies as publishers, rather than technology compaFacebook also killed newspapers – the former gatenies. They opened the door themselves, by editing content keepers of verified, fact-based information. They did this on their platforms. Clearly that’s self-acknowledgement of first by creating a platform that hooked users in a wildly their role as publishers. engaging, personalized fake news dystopia. Second, they Guidance on the topic is provided by Zuckerberg leveraged the chilling psychographic profiles they comhimself, who said in 2014, “Our goal is to build the perfect piled of users to target advertising in a way that self-repersonalized newspaper for every person in the world.” specting publications would never dream to do. Without His editors are algorithms, making decisions to personalad revenue to support their operations, over 1,800 newsize content to users. That’s a publisher. papers have closed in our country in the past 15 years. Please, Senator Leahy, level the playing field for those Some will argue that we were beaten in a free market. of us committed to responsible and fact-based publishBut, as a staunch free-market guy with a strong libertaring. Introduce legislation that makes these companies ian streak, I reject that argument outright. As soon as the responsible for the content on their platform by amending government freed Facebook, et al., to publish anything, we section 230. The court system will take it from there. suckers left trying to report the truth never stood a chance Sincerely, (facts are almost always less interesting than the Facebook Todd M. Smith, Caledonian-Record Pub. Co. Inc. St. version of them… Not to mention, a lie makes it around Johnsbury
MUSIC SCENE • 11A
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Music scene by dj dave hoffenberg
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17
KILLINGTON
6 p.m. Liquid Art
[MUSIC Scene] KILLINGTON 7 p.m. The Foundry
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
KILLINGTON
Ryan Fuller
Open Mic with Fiddlewitch
Tony Lee Thomas and Jenny Porter
PAWLET
LUDLOW
7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern “Pickin’ in Pawlet”
POULTNEY 6:30 p.m. Taps Tavern
Jazz Night with Zak Hampton’s Moose Crossing
8 p.m. Mangiamo Ristorante Bob Kennedy Live
CASTLETON
7 p.m. Casella Theater Castleton Collaborative Arts
Steve Kyhill and David Hughes
12 p.m. Killington Resort Dazed and Defrosted Concert with DJ Dave, Annie in the Water and Passafire
7 p.m. The Foundry Ryan Fuller
PAWLET
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games
7 p.m. The Barn Restaurant and Tavern
LUDLOW
Jeremy Pinnell
POULTNEY
THURSDAY APRIL 18
BOMOSEEN
7 p.m. Taps Tavern
The Idiots
8 p.m. Mangiamo Ristorante DJ Mike with Karaoke
Aaron Audet
RUTLAND
RUTLAND
9 p.m. Center Street Alley
7 p.m. Draught Room in Diamond Run Mall Duane Carleton
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
DJ Mega
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern 9:30 p.m. The Venue
Sammy Blanchette and King Arthur Junior
10 p.m. Center Street Alley
STOCKBRIDGE
PITTSFIELD
SOUTH POMFRET
6 p.m. Du Jour VT
8 p.m. Clear River Tavern Open Mic Night with Rhys Chalmers
POULTNEY 7 p.m. Taps Tavern Mike Schwaner
RUTLAND 9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern Full Backline Open Mic with Robby Smolinski
DJ Dirty D
7:30 p.m. Hay Loft at Artistree
Mama’s Broke: A Powerful Folk Duo
TINMOUTH 8 p.m. Community Center
Contra Dance: Red Dog Riley with Luke Donforth calling
WOODSTOCK 10 p.m. Bentleys Restaurant
The Last Dance at Bentleys
FRIDAY APRIL 19
BOMOSEEN
SATURDAY APRIL 20
6 p.m. Iron Lantern
BRANDON
CASTLETON
Phil Henry and The News Feed
Eric Ray
7 p.m. Casella Theater
7:30 p.m. Brandon Music
Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt
5 p.m. The Foundry
Jazz Night with the Summit Pond Quartet
9 p.m. Jax Food & Games Rick Webb
RUTLAND 7 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Nancy Carey Johnson and Co.
SOUTH POMFRET 4 p.m. Hay Loft at Artistree Nicholas Edward Williams
STOCKBRIDGE 12 p.m. Wild Fern
Cigar Box Brunch w/ Rick Redington
1 p.m. Wild Fern The People’s Jam
Karaoke 101 with Tenacious T
Whisper
LUDLOW
11 a.m. The Foundry
Damn it All
7 p.m. Wild Fern Bow Thayer
MONDAY APRIL 22
LUDLOW
9:30 p.m. The Killarney Open Mic with King Arthur Junior
SUNDAY APRIL 21
DORSET
10 a.m. Farmer’s Market King Arthur Junior
KILLINGTON 8:30 a.m. K1 Base Lodge
TUESDAY APRIL 23
CASTLETON
6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria Josh Jakab
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 14 & under)
POULTNEY
9:30 a.m. Killington Umbrella Bar
Open Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Fiddlewitch
Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 5 & under)
7 p.m. Taps Tavern RUTLAND
9:30 p.m. Hide-A-Way Tavern
Open Mic with Krishna Guthrie
Castleton Collaborative Arts
Queechee bridge:
Reinforcement project may include suicide deterrence measures
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Statistics indicate 90 percent of service the structure, and there was The third concern, due to the hispeople unsuccessful at suicide do not fear the netting would collect a lot of toric nature of the bridge and to the try a second time. difficult-to-remove trash. large number of visitors to the Gorge, The proposed project will include AOT has several engineering conis pedestrian safety. Spera said wida permanent 9-foot tall fence with sulting firms on retainer, McCarthy ened sidewalks will be 6 feet across vertical pickets. Amy Spera, to accommodate wheelrepresenting Gill Engineering chairs. A “crash” barrier SPERA...SHOWED ATTENDEES THREE of Needham, Massachusetts, almost 3 feet above the CHOICES FOR THE TOP OF THE FENCE showed attendees three bridge surface will provide choices for the top of the protection between the – VERTICAL, AN ANGLED TREATMENT, fence – vertical, an angled sidewalk and traffic. OR A CURVED TOP. treatment, or a curved top. Aesthetics are an adA show of hands indicated junct concern – attendees strong favor for the curved design. told the Mountain Times, and Gill was voted to paint the suicide barrier and Netting, once considered for chosen from that list to engineer the new railings “Vermont green”, and to anti-suicide protection, was disreGorge project. consider a scroll-like decorative treatgarded for three reasons: Federal “Our contract with Gill Engineerment to the lower fence pickets. requirements that only U.S. made ing is $178,000 to develop the project Those unable to attend the forum steel netting could be used made through the preliminary plan phase are invited provide input at surthe cost prohibitive, a new $150,000 which we will be approaching in the vey-monkey.com/r/WLXLF2M. At bridge maintenance truck would not next month,” McCarthy wrote to the least one additional forum may be be able to reach around netting to Mountain Times. hosted, according to McCarthy.
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n o i g e R e h T ’ R ock i n w ith Passaf ire
This Saturday, April 20, Killington Resort will host its fifth annual Dazed and Defrosted concert. It’s free and if you’re a season pass holder, you also get a free lunch. This year’s bands include Annie in the Water and Passafire. I will be DJing to kick off the rockin’ the region show at noon and bands will play until 6 p.m. I had by dj dave the pleasure of speaking hoffenberg to Ted Bowne (guitar/ lead vocals) of Passafire, a reggae and rock band. Joining Bowne are Will Kubley (bass/vocals), Mike DeGuzman (keyboard/guitar) and Nick Kubley (drums). Bowne and Nick Kubley met at Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia in 2002 and started the band in 2004 with a couple of former members. Nick’s brother Will has been in the band for 10 years and DeGuzman has been in for eight years. While at SCAD, Bowne and Nick both played music, but it wasn’t until Bowne switched to sound design that the band got started. Bowne said, “I found out it was a major and needed music to record for my recording class. We got the band together just for that purpose. We took the demo home to listen to and thought it was pretty good. We figured we could learn some cover songs and play around town. So we did that and eventually started writing our own tunes. After we graduated college, we decided to take it to the road full-time.” Pepper picked them up on their label, Law Records in 2007. Bowne said, “That launched our nationally touring career.” Passafire did some East Coast tours with The Movement prior, but their first national tour was with Pepper and The Expendables. They have since toured with national acts like Slightly Stoopid, SOJA and 311. The name Passafire has meaning. Bowne was reading the autobiography of Bob Marley, “Catch a Fire,” which is also The Wailers’ first studio album. He said, “I told the band that we caught the fire and now we want to pass it on, so how about Passafire? They thought it was silly so we went out as another band name that I will never mention in public. Everybody made fun of us, so back to the drawing board.” Bowne suggested Passafire again and said, “Guys, c’mon it’s really not that bad. It’s kind of a play on words like ‘shut and listen,’ ‘put the pacifier in ntain Times: Eighth Page:up 5.0625 x4 and listen.’” Our first EP we put out was “Just Listen.” Over the years, we developed our own take on it like fire being the most basic form of energy. When we play a show, we thrive on the energy of the crowd. The crowd is feeling it and we’re feeling it. It’s a sick but cool relationship we have with the audience. Passafire means more to us now then it did when we started.” Some people think it means “pass a joint,” but the band
doesn’t have any weed songs, so it’s not that. Bowne described the show and said, “We have ADD when it comes to music. We like to play chill music and we like to play hyped-up, upbeat music. We like to keep our sets going back and forth between the reggae and the rock. A lot of our songs have both anyway, but when we go rock, we go full on hard rock or metal. We don’t play something that
THAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US AND OTHER BANDS WE TOUR WITH. WE ARE UNASHAMED TO REACH INTO OUR ‘90S ROOTS. sounds rocky over some reggae – we go full rock. That’s the difference between us and other bands we tour with. We are unashamed to reach into our ‘90s roots.” They all grew up listening to Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and the other big bands of the 90s. They decided to use that influence. Bowne added, “I like to think we provide a show that is full of variety musically. We like to move around on the stage and we like crowd participation, jumping around and singing along.” Passafire recently released B-sides from its last
album to create “Longshot,” the band’s sixth album. They’re currently working on new music that will be recorded in the next few months. They’re going to release singles for now until they have enough material for an album. The band members collectively write music and then Bowne and Will Kubley take the music home and write lyrics. They submit their ideas for vocals to the songs and then everyone goes through a process to edit the vocals the way they think it should be. It’s a democratic process. The band has been going strong for 12 years. The fans keep it going. Bowne said, “In 2017 we did a tour with Rebelution. It was really something for us because we’re in a van, not traveling in a bus. We’re following these bus tours, they have all day to chill. We’re busting our ass, driving real far. It really weighs on you. In 2018, we decided to take a little break and only do one show a month. The fans supported us and knew we just needed to chill. They said they’d wait and to let them know when we’re touring again. Throughout the whole time we took that break, our fans kept us afloat. They supported us at these shows and put the word out about any new music we put out. Now it’s rewarding – we get to go back out and see these people. We now do it all for the fans – we would be nowhere without them.” Stay tuned for summer tour dates which will be announced soon.
ings Farm & Museum
Courtesy Dave Hoffenberg
Passafire
Baby Farm Animal Celebration Fri. & Sat., April 19 & 20 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Lambs, Chicks, and more! Children’s Craft & Heirloom Seed Activities 1890 Farm Manager’s House Dairy Bar 802-457-2355 • billingsfarm.org 69 Old River Road • Woodstock, VT
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This weeks living Arts, Dinning and Entertainment!
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Bob Saget
Bob Saget set to fill the house at Paramount Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre welcomes the star of two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (“Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”) – Bob Saget will take to the stage Wednesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Saget is also an out-of-his mind standup comedian, and has been for over 30 years. From his 2014 Grammy-nominated stand-up special, “That’s What I’m Talkin’ About” to his scene-stealing cameos in “Entourage,” and “The Aristocrats,” it’s always effective as Saget embraces his dark side. In January 2016, Saget complet-
ed a 9-week run on Broadway as Pastor Greg in the Tony-nominated play, “Hand To God,” and his first book, “Dirty Daddy,” is a New York Times Best Seller with Vanity Fair calling it, “Hilarious and at times heartbreaking.” Saget can be seen in the hit Netflix series, “Fuller House,” and he directed and will star in the upcoming independent film, “Benjamin,” premiering April 23. Among other recent and future accomplishments, Saget continues touring his standup across North America. Tickets are $39-$59 at paramounvt. org. The Paramount Theatre is located at 30 Center St., Rutland.
Courtesy BFM Staff
Get a close-up view of Billings Farm & Museum’s spring newborns, like this lamb, during Baby Farm Animal Day.
Billings’ most popular event, Baby Farm Animal day welcomes guests Friday & Saturday, April 19-20—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will feature its annual Baby Farm Animal Celebration on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The farm’s most popular event, Baby Farm Animal
Celebration offers the opportunity for visitors to get up close with the farm’s baby animals (lambs, chicks, piglets, goats, and calves), plant an heirloom seed, participate in fun craft activities and more. Admission includes all
programs and activities plus the farm life exhibits. The Farm & Museum is located one half mile north of the Village Green, on Route 12 at 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. For additional information, call 802-457-2355 or visit billingsfarm.org.
Wildlife scientist talks about coyote populations in Vermont Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Vermont Coverts - Woodlands for Wildlife and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park are co-sponsoring a free presentation on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-12 noon in Woodstock. Join in the engaging presentation to learn about the different factors that influence coyote populations in Vermont. Dr. Dave Person, research Wildlife scientist (retired), presents “Geography of Life and Death: Coyotes, Predation and Landscapes.” He will discuss the biology and ecology of eastern coyotes
in Vermont, and the dynamic influences of predation and landscape on their populations. Bring your questions and curiosity. The presentation will take place at the Forest Center at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock. Park in the Billings Farm & Museum parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. Call 802-457-3368 ext. 222 or email ana_mejia@partner.nps.gov. Coffee, hot water, and cookies will be available.
Seven down, two to go! Courtesy VINS
VINS will celebrate Earth Day all weekend, showing everyone how they can help the environment in their everyday lives.
VINS welcomes all to weekend-long Earth Day celebration Saturday & Sunday, April 2021—QUECHEE—Join VINS for an all-weekend Earth Day Celebration on April 20-21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Visitors can explore the many ways they can take action to help the environment in daily life. Learn how easy it is to start composting, get creative with upcycling projects, and take home some tasty
recipes for locally-sourced, seasonal foods. Also, meet some of the VINS resident raptors and reptiles up close, and learn how to help these majestic creatures thrive in the ecosystems we share with them. This program is included with general admission. VINS is located at 149 Nature’s Way, off Route 4, Quechee. For more information, visit vinswebs.org.
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Killington thanks pass holders with party, free concert
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Brandon Music welcomes Phil Henry and The News Feed Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—On Saturday, April 20, Brandon Music is delighted to welcome for the first time Phil Henry and The News Feed. Phil Henry is an accomplished musician. When performing as a guest artist with Melissa D., and later Richard Ruane and Beth Duquette, Brandon Music audiences were enthralled by his musical skill and great vocals. Henry is a formally trained musician who loves to create beautiful chords and a big acoustic sound. This time he performs with
his new ensemble, Phil Henry & The News Feed, featuring Brendan Coyle on drums, Mitch Barron on upright and fretless bass, and Jeff Kimball on a kitchen-sink level variety of instruments such as piano, accordion, acoustic and electric mandolins, synthesizer, toy piano, and glockenspiel. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $20. Venue is BYOB. Brandon Music is located at 62 Country Club Road, Brandon. For more information, call 802-247-4295 or visit brandon-music.net.
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Saturday & Sunday, April 20-21—KILLINGTON—To wrap up another winter season at Killington, the Beast would like to say thank you. The season pass holder party will be held Saturday, April 20, at the K-1 area. There will be a free hard goods, on-snow demo at the base of Superstar from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and a barbecue lunch at the K-1 Cafeteria or the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar starting at 11 a.m. Lunch, giveaways and prizes are free for pass holders (not valid for Killington Express Card holders or Nor’Beaster Spring Pass holders). Saturday afternoon, stick around for live music at Dazed and Defrosted, 12-6 p.m. at the K-1 Base Area, with DJ Dave 12-1:30 p.m. and 3:30-4 p.m., Annie in the Water 1:30-3:30 p.m., then Passafire 4-6 p.m. Read more about Passafire in Rockin’ the Region on page 10 of this week’s edition.
By Susan Elliott
An Eastern newt is one of the amphibians that emerge each spring, and depend on vernal pools as a breeding habitat.
Investigate Vermont’s vernal pools with local expert April 20, 23—RUTLAND—Alex Wells from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies will present two events that explore vernal pools. On Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m., join a guided tour of a Rutland vernal pool to investigate the local fauna and be back in time for lunch. Call 802-747-4466 for location. On April 23rd, Wells will present an evening presentation at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of vernal pool conservation and the citizen science-based Vernal Pool Monitoring Project that he coordinates, at the Grace Congregational church fellowship Hall, 8 Court St., Rutland. Both events are sponsored by Rutland County Audubon, and are free and open to the public. For more information, email birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org.
West Pawlet Fire House hosts annual Easter market, visit with Easter bunny Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m.—WEST PAWLET—On Saturday, April 20, the West Pawlet Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold its annual Easter Market at the West Pawlet Fire House, 2806 Rte. 153 (Main Street), West Pawlet, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coffee and donuts are available for breakfast. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. until closing, featuring the famous Auxiliary corn chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers – at family friendly prices.
The Easter Bunny arrives with treats for children at 1 p.m. A special prize will be awarded to the lucky child who guesses the correct number of jelly beans in a container. Each child gets one chance to win. The winner will be announced at 2 p.m. Auxiliary raffles include a 50/50 drawing, a complete ham dinner and a variety raffle of a table filled with gifts donated by vendors and auxiliary members. Raffle drawings begin at 2:50 p.m. For more information, call 802-6450244.
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Sip & Shop around downtown
By Jerry LeBlond
In 2018, Killington’s Peak Lodge was filled with early risers attending the Easter Sunday Sunrise Servicey.
Killington holds Easter sunrise service, breakfast, egg hunts Sunday, April 21—KILLINGTON—What better way to start off Easter Sunday than with the sunrise service? Then watch the kids as they search for treats left behind by our local Easter Bunny, including lift tickets and season passes! Easter sunrise service is set to begin at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, April 21, at the Killington Peak Lodge. Guests will load the K-1 Express Gondola from approximately 5:30-6:15 a.m. The service is free and open to all, but space is limited to 275 guests and will be offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. There will be no pre-registration. Both adults and children will need a ticket to the event (complimentary). Join afterward for a community breakfast. Easter sunrise service at the Peak Lodge is weather dependent. In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Killington Grand Hotel Ballroom. Feel free to bring skis and snowboards up the gondola, but please, no skiers or riders may descend until 8 a.m. when trails open. After the service, starting at
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8:30 a.m. join in front of the K-1 Lodge ticketing area for an Easter Egg Hunt (ages 14 and under). At 9:30 a.m., a toddler-friendly (ages 5 and under) Easter egg hunt will follow near the K-1 Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar. Organizers ask that each participant collect a maximum of 15 eggs each to allow more guests to participate. Some of the eggs will be filled with more than candy – lucky egg hunters could find lift tickets and a season pass to Killington Resort or Pico Mountain! The K-1 Base Area is located at the top of Killington Road, Killington. For more information, visit killington.com.
Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND— Downtown Rutland Partnership holds its first Sip & Shop event in downtown Rutland, Thursday, Aril 18, 5-8 p.m. Meet local merchants while shopping at downtown stores and sample beer, wine, cider, spirits, snacks and more made here in the Green Mountain state. Start at Rutland Area Food Co-op to pick up a map and complimentary tasting glass with ticket purchase. Tickets will be sold for $10 at the door until 7 p.m. or until they sell out. Advanced ticket purchase for $8 is strongly recommend. Visit downtownrutland.com. Pairings include: Rutland Area Food Co-op and Shelburne Vineyard Frogs and Lily Pads and Baird Farm Maple Syrup Black Moon Games Rutland and Appalachian Gap Distillery The Vermont Truffle Company and Switchback Brewing Company Hop’n Moose and Wander On
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Food Matters 506 Bistro 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. (802) 457-5000
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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.
Back Country Café The Back Country Café is a hot spot for delicious breakfast foods. Choose from farm fresh eggs, multiple kinds of pancakes and waffles, omelet’s or daily specials to make your breakfast one of a kind. Just the right heat Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Bellini, VT Craft Brews, Coffee and hot chocolate drinks. Maple Syrup and VT products for sale Check our Facebook for daily specials. Open 7 days a week at 7 a.m. (802) 422-4411
Lookout Tavern With a free shuttle, take away and call ahead seating, Lookout Tavern is a solid choice. Nachos, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, salads, soups, sandwiches and dinner options are always a good selection and happy hour is from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Open daily at noon and serving until midnight. on Friday. www.lookoutvt.com (802) 422-5665
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Voted the best ribs and burger in Killington, Moguls is a great place for the whole family. Soups, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, and sofeaturing much more.Wednesday Find something for 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jazz Pianist Every Serving a Live seasonal menu VT highlights buckets of chicken wings, salads, subs and pasta are just some of the food everyone on the expansive menu. The live music line up includes live piano that’s on the menu. Free shuttle and take away and delivery options are Wednesday, Friday and802.457.5000 Saturday nights.Wednesday So come| chill out 6:30 and fill up after p.m. Live Jazz Pianist Every - 8:30 ontheriverwoodstock.com available. skiing or riding and get a taste of the renovated Saloon that’s been 131 Located in On Thestyle River Inn, Woodstock VT (802) 422-4777 years in the making! (802) 422-3800 802.457.5000 | ontheriverwoodstock.com
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Clear River Tavern Headed north from Killington on Route 100? Stop in to the Clear River Tavern to sample chef Tim Galvin’s handcrafted tavern menu featuring burgers, pizza, salads, steak and more. We’re nestled on 10 wooded acres in Pittsfield, 8 miles from the Killington Road. Our live music schedule featuring regional acts will keep you entertained, and our friendly service will leave you with a smile. We’re sure you’ll agree that “When You’re Here, You’re in the Clear.” www.clearrivertavern.com (802) 746-8999
The Foundry The Foundry, Killington’s premier dining destination, offers fine cuisine in a stunning scenic setting. Waterside seating welcomes you to relax and enjoy craft beer and wines selected by the house sommelier. Impeccable, chef-driven cuisine features locally sourced meats and cheeses, the freshest seafood, homemade pastas and so much more. www. foundrykillington.com (802) 422-5335
JAX JAX Food & Games, Killington’s hometown bar, offers weekly live entertainment, incredible food and an extensive selection of locally crafted beers. Locals favorite menu items include homemade soups of the day, burgers, nachos, salads and daily specials. JAX offers $.50 wings and $1 corn dogs from 3-6pm and serves late night food until last call. www. supportinglocalmusic.com (802) 422-5334
Jones’ Donuts Offering donuts and a bakery, with a community reputation as being the best! Closed Monday and Tuesday. 23 West Street, Rutland. See what’s on special at Facebook.com/JonesDonuts/. Call (802) 773-7810
Killington Market Take breakfast, lunch or dinner on the go at Killington Market, Killington’s on-mountain grocery store for the last 30 years. Choose from breakfast sandwiches, hand carved dinners, pizza, daily fresh hot panini, roast chicken, salad and specialty sandwiches. Vermont products, maple syrup, fresh meat and produce along with wine and beer are also for sale. www.killingtonmarket. com (802) 422-7736 or (802) 422-7594.
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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.
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, 802-4832311.
Pickle Barrel The house that rocks Killington is the largest and most exciting venue in town. With 4 bars, 3 levels and 2 stages, The Pickle Barrel offers 1 legendary party featuring live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Dining options include pizza, chicken wings, chicken tenders and French fries.
Red Clover Farm to Table Vermont Food and Drinks. Thursday night Live Jazz. Monday night Chef Specials. Open Thursday to Monday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 7 Woodward Road, Mendon, VT. 802775-2290, redcloverinn.com
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
Vermont Butcher S hop Vermont Butcher ShopAs Vermont’s only sustainable whole animal butcher, we are passionate about our craft and delivering the highest quality meats. Each cut of meat you select comes from a partner that shares our commitment of respect for the environment, the animals and our customers. We are here to ensure that you know where your food comes from and guarantee that you’ll be able to see and taste the difference.
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Super Stash Bros. were on hand to perform for the crowd during Moguls Sports Pub’s 24th annual Pig Roast, Sunday, April 14. The ski season-ender for Moguls is a fundraiser, this year benefiting Rutland County Humane Society. As of publication, the exact amount of money raised by the event had not been tallied.
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LAKES REGION By Julia Purdy
Fair Haven catches the preservation bug
Fair Haven Town Manager Joe Gunter thinks the town would have a better chance to secure preservation grants to renovate the second floor of the municipal building as a community space and home for the historical society if a historic preservation review were completed. He brought the proposal to the March 12 meeting of the Select Board, which approved it unanimously but capped the amount at $1,900. The project would include an elevator, a “total overhaul” of the heating system, sprinklers, rated fire exits and a firewall between the space and the adjacent firehouse. Once serving as the high school, the space features high ceilings, tall windows, hardwood floors in need of refinishing and classrooms now used for storage. The town will apply for a Vermont Community Development Grant this month and if successful will begin the work immediately.
Castleton SB votes to go for it! In the citizens’ comments portion of its March 25 meeting the Castleton Select Board heard from Zoning Administrator Jonas Rosenthal that all Vermont counties are eligible for the Northern Border Regional Commission’s grant program, sponsored by the Rutland Regional Planning Commission. The pot this year is $3.5 million. The grant can be used for infrastructure projects of all kinds as well as jobs. The board voted to apply for the telecommunications grant. The letter of intent was due March 29 and the application deadline is May 10.
Fair Haven young athletes excel Gabe Ellis of Fair Haven H.S. (FUHS) became state champion yet again, placing first in the indoor track weight throw at the state meet in January in St. Johnsbury. The Fair Haven Slaters girls’ basketball team
also walked away with medals and the trophy in the Division II Final state championship game at the Barre Auditorium, March 9. It was the second state championship win for Coach Kyle Wilson.
Fair Haven H.S. has a new worry At the March 25 Slate Valley Unified Union School Board meeting, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell opened discussion on why so many high-schoolers are exercising school choice elsewhere or signing up for early-college programs. Fair Haven H.S. is particularly feeling the pinch. Olsen-Farrell reported an out-migration of 78 students this school year, about half of them commuting to Stafford Technical Center in Rutland. Principal Jason Rasco said he plans to interview students directly to learn their reasons. The hidden costs to families of “tuitioning out” were reviewed, including food, books and lab fees. Also, early-college credits from Castleton University may not be accepted at four-year schools. It was expressed that the need is to “do a better job” at keeping students as well as attracting them.
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District mulls secure school entry announced the state School Safety and Security Grant program. The maximum grant is $25,000 and must be matched locally on a 25 percent basis. Tinmouth Elementary was awarded $21,692. The board agreed to the proposal for the school but demurred on the community center application as being unworkable.
Masonic lodge offers nontraditional scholarship The Wallingford Masonic Chipman Lodge #52 F&AM is offering the Chipman Masonic Scholarship for Non-traditional/Alternative Education Study, to cover a full year from May 2019 to May 2020. The scholarship is offered to residents of Wallingford, Shrewsbury, Clarendon and Tinmouth. It is not necessary to be a student at Mill River Union High School. The scholarship will provide up to $500 toward “direct educational expenses.” It is named for jurist Nathaniel Chipman, whose career spanned the critical years before and after the American Revolution. He served as an officer in the Continental Army, then as a federal judge for the new District of Vermont, and finally as chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court in 1796. Nathaniel Chipman kept a large (for the time) house in Rutland, which was built in 1794 and still stands at the corner of East Center Street and Main Street.
tributed. The critical piece is restoring the building’s basement supports, a project that alone could cost $50,000, with a final price tag of $1.4 and $1.7 million for the complete renovation, Kenny told the Rutland Herald. The RFP addresses the infrastructure and first floor improvements. One request for price quotes is for rehabilitation of the architectural features and a streetscape plan for the highway intersection in front of the building, budgeted at $3,000 and $2,700, respectively. The other is for a structural engineering plan, budgeted at $4,800.
Rutland, West Rutland athletes sweep the court On March 9 at the Barre Auditorium, the West Rutland girls’ varsity basketball team, the Golden Horde, grabbed the Division IV State Championship away from Blue Mountain, 39-33, and cut up the net in victory. It was Coach Carl Serrani’s second state championship win.Likewise, the Mount St. Joseph Academy boys, the Mounties, earned their medals and trophy and took snippets of the net on March 16, also in Barre, in a 49-44 win over Lakes Region in Division II. This was MSJ’s second Division II win in six years. The Rutland H.S. cheerleading team also scored the state as well as New England championships in Division I at Vergennes, Feb. 20, for the fourth time in a row, defeating Essex and Mount Anthony teams.
VVA to launch trades scholarship At its March 13 meeting, the board of directors of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter One voted unanimously to launch a $2,000 annual scholarship for Stafford Technical Center graduates, starting this year. The idea came from board member Jim Ficken, who substitute-teaches at Stafford. The goal is to encourage graduates to enter the trades. The scholarship can be awarded as a
combination of lesser amounts to two or three students or the full amount to one student. The selection process will be developed in conjunction with Stafford administrators. Eligible candidates would be children or grandchildren of an honorably discharged veteran and would need to write a letter explaining how they would use the scholarship funds to further their career goals.
Woman arrested for cocaine A Fair Haven woman was found away. Troopers located the vehicle in possession of cocaine after a visit in the vicinity of North Main Street to Home Depot in Rutland, April 9. near the intersection of Woodstock Police received a report of a susAvenue. During the car stop, trooppicious person in Home POLICE RECEIVED A Depot. Troopers later discovered the female had REPORT OF A SUSPICIOUS since left the store and got PERSON IN HOME DEPOT into a vehicle, which drove
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Working with the town of Wallingford to restore and stabilize the former Odd Fellows building, which dominates the village at 15 S. Main St., the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) put out a request for proposals (RFP) April 2, and two requests for price quotes. Submissions must be received by April 26 at 5 p.m. In December, the town was awarded a Municipal Planning Grant of $24,500 from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development for the project. The grant required a match of $2,200, which the new owner of the building, Michelle Kenny, con-
The Mill River Unified Union School District (MRUUSD) wants to make Tinmouth Mountain School and the community center more secure. At the Tinmouth Community Center Board’s March 28 meeting, MRUUSD Facilities Manager Gary Marcy discussed a proposal for a new security card entry system at both sites. In August, Gov. Scott
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Green Mountain Power launches vision to have 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 Green Mountain Power announced an ambitious energy vision to have a 100 percent carbon free energy supply by 2025 and 100 percent renewable energy by 2030. The move, meant to meet and then quickly exceed customer expectations, was announced during the GMP Earth Day Every Day Fair in South Burlington and is among the most aggressive carbon targets for a utility of GMP’s size in the country. “There is so much we can accomplish together in Vermont to cut carbon, and at the same time increase reliability for customers in the face of increasingly frequent and severe storms. The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report makes clear, we have to act now, and take bold steps to cut carbon,” said Mary Powell, president and CEO of GMP. “The report issued in October of 2018 shows we have just 12 years to bend back the curve on carbon. Green Mountain Power is determined that through innovation, collaboration and grit, we can make remarkable strides and be the example of the change we want to see and deliver this energy future to benefit the customers we serve.” This announcement builds on the energy vision GMP launched and delivered on in 2008 to innovate and move quickly to increase renewable energy
resources. GMP’s current energy supply is 90 percent carbon free and more than 60 percent renewable. Its goal to achieve 100 percent carbon free energy by 2025 and 100 percent renewable by 2030 is focused on ramping up local distributed resources for generating and storing energy, ramping up purchases of carbon free wind and hydro energy, all while making sure customers receive reliable, cost-effective service. GMP serves over 75 percent of the state of Vermont. More than 15,000 GMP customers are now being served by independent solar companies and over 3,000 commercial and industrial customers doing the same. GMP is also pioneering the use of stored energy to cut carbon and costs for all customers, including two solar storage installations, and three more being built this year. These projects are saving Vermonters money, by lowering peak energy costs, when power is the most expensive and dirty. “GMP going 100 percent renewable by 2030 is wonderful news and a bold move,” said William Dodge, chair of the Energy Committee in Essex, where one of GMP’s new solar storage installations is being built. “Vermont’s 90 percent renewable by 2050 goal is difficult to achieve without residents in Essex and else-
where really putting our shoulder to the wheel when it comes to how we drive, heat our homes, and use electricity. But with GMP’s total commitment to carbon-neutral, clean electricity, Vermont is in a substantially better position to achieve its 90 by 2050 goal.” Transportation and heating are the two biggest sources of carbon emissions in Vermont. With emissions still rising despite action by many across the state to bend the curve, and with the need for major transformation of Vermont’s transportation and home heating sectors, Green Mountain Power will be hosting a series of events to provide customers with more information about all of the existing technologies available to them to transition to a cleaner, affordable and resilient future. “As a customer-obsessed energy company, we’ve delivered on our promise to help customers transition to a community-, home-, and business-based energy system that is greener and more resilient through energy storage options like home batteries, and options for charging electric vehicles,” Powell said. “Our partnerships with Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont renewable energy community have been, and will continue to be critical to making this happen for Vermonters. Our new vision is the next step.”
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As temperatures climbed to 60 degrees, Okemo had its last day of the winter season Sunday, April 14, wrapping up its first season under new owner, Vail Resorts. “There was some trepidation on the part of loyalists who weren’t sure what to expect going into the season with the new owners,” Okemo Communication Manager Bonnie MacPherson said. “I think overall people were pretty surprised.” MacPhearson wouldn’t share visitation numbers, explaining that was proprietary information now that Okemo is owned by a public company. The resort was open for 150 days of skiing and riding this season. There were also 150 inches of natural snowfall this year in addition to the 350 million gallons of water Okemo used to make snow – an average amount, MacPherson said. “The natural snow and good temperatures were well in our favor,” she said. “It helps when you have good weather.” The start of the season was a challenge for employees, with new systems, new policies and new procedures in place under Vail Resorts. “Every single system you can imagine changed,” MacPherson said. The point of sale system for retail outlets, the ticketing system and the RFID system was all new. “It was a whole new experience,” she said. “It’s the same old Okemo they’ve come to know and love.”
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TINK - 2-year-old. Spayed female. Domestic Short Hair. Orange Tabby. I love having my head and shoulders scratched and will give purrs and head-butts while you pet me.
LUNA - 9-month-old. Guinea Pig. American. Black and tan I am a little shy and haven’t been handled a lot by people so it will take some time for me to get used to the idea.
BERT - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I am a pretty laid-back and am content to just lie around in a nice sunny window with my buddy Ernie.
ERNIE - 3-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black. I am looking for a forever home that Bert and I can go to together because we are the best of friends and like to cuddle up together at nap time.
DUSK - 2-month-old. male. American Rabbit. Black. - I am still a baby and am still quite shy, so my new family will have to be patient with me and teach me that it is okay to let people love and hold me. HASHTAG - 11-month-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m an on the go dog who will keep you off the couch and out on the trails this spring!
PETPersonals COOKIE - 4.5-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I would love to find Skittles and me our forever home with a nice comfy couch to sit on and maybe just relax while watching “Animal Planet!”
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SKITTLES - 10-year-old. Neutered male. Domestic Short Hair. Black and white. I hope that Cookies and I will find our forever home together and enjoy watching birds from a nice window!
DENO - 2-year-old. Neutered male. Labrador Retriever mix. I’m a big, social fella who is as happy as can be when I’m getting lots of love and attention.
PARKA
Spring is here and that means time for hiking, walking and jogging and I am very excited to be your exercise companion! My name is Parka and I am a 1-year-old, 48 pound mixed breed. I enjoy the great outdoors, playing with other dogs, and cats do not bother me either! Due to my high energy level older children are best. Stop by 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, Wednesday throuth Saturday from 124:30 p.m. Call 802-885-3997 for more information.
LIZ - 9-month-old. Guinea Pig. American. Black. I am a little shy and haven’t been handled a lot by people so it will take some time for me to get used to the idea.
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CHARLIE - 7-year-old. Neutered male. Beagle. Everyone who sees me smiles and giggles and comes over to say hi to me and it makes me so happy!
DAWN - 2-month-old. male. American Rabbit. Black. If you are looking for a handsome bunny pal please stop by and say hello!
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Hi! My name’s Chewbacca and I’m a 3-year-old neutered male. I was living on my own when a very nice person discovered me and brought me to Lucy Mackenzie. I’m so happy, too, because life is much easier not having to fend for myself! I was briefly adopted not too long ago, but things didn’t quite work out. It wasn’t my fault, though, of course. The good news is that I enjoyed the experience, and it gave me a good boost of confidence, and now, more than ever, I can’t wait to find my very own forever home! I’ve made many kitty friends while I’ve been here, and I love hanging out with them. My ideal home would allow me to be myself and give me space and time to acclimate. It would really be great if I could have a kitty companion, too. If you have room in your home and heart for a very deserving fella, 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, 12-4 p.m. Reach us at 802-484-LUCY; lucymac.org; or Facebook.
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Was oldtime maple sap sweeter?
By Dave Mance III
The 2019 maple sugaring season has, for most, just ended in southern Vermont and New Hampshire. And so sugarmakers are tallying up their sap and syrup volumes to see how they made out. My sense, as a sugarmaker myself, is that most did well. In tallying our own numbers, it was interesting to look at this year compared to last, as things unfolded in very different ways. In 2018 we collected our first sap on February 19, and our last on April 4. Within that 45-day window, we collected sap on 25 days. This year we collected our first sap on March 12 and our last on April 7. In that 28-day
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window, we collected on 26 days. In other words, we collected roughly the same number of days, it’s just that last season was drawn out, and this one was compressed. Of course, the same number of days does not mean the same amount of sap. Sap runs are predicated on an ice-on-the-puddles freeze, followed by warm, but not too warm, temperatures. The trees are like giant pumps, and you need a recurring freeze/thaw cycle to prime them. Last year the weather was volatile – it didn’t want to stay in the sweet spot for very long, skewing too hot, then too cold; this year’s weather was more textbook good. All told, our trees produced 15.6 gallons of sap per tap last year, whereas this year the same trees produced 22.1 gallons per tap. Another big difference between the years was the sugar content of the sap. Last season it took us 63 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup. (That average was determined by counting the gallons of
sap collected during the season, and dividing it by the gallons of syrup made.) This year, the ratio was 50:1. With a bucket or two, such a discrepancy isn’t a big deal, but on a commercial scale, that 20-plus percent difference looms large, especially in an agricultural endeavor where profit margins are tight. References in the Vermont Maple Bulletin’s mid-season report,and word on the street around here both indicate that sugar content was up for many producers. So, why was the sap less sweet in 2018? Sugar content generally follows a bell curve, starting low, peaking mid-season, then going back down at the end, so maybe the fact that we collected so much early-season sap skewed the numbers. Or maybe the answer’s more physiological. In 2016 we had a moderate drought, which stressed the trees. In response, they put out an epic seed crop in the summer of 2017. Making a couple hundred thousand babies takes resources, so the lower sugar content the following spring could have been a reflection of this. Can this year’s sweet sap be explained as a simple return to form, or is there something else going on that’s boosting the sugar? Dunno. Now some oldtimer out there is reading this and saying to his newspaper: “You’re thrilled with 50:1? When I was a kid that would have been considered pathetic.” This recollection might just be rosy-glasses exaggeration, but there are other references in the historical record that make you wonder. Writing in 1950, Helen Nearing, a pioneering sugarmaker from this area, reported a 35:1 average ratio in her woods. Colonel Fairfax Ayres, another big sugarmaking name who tapped the same woods we tap today, made an off-the-cuff reference in an advertisement to an astonishing 22:1 sap-to-syrup ratio. There are some possible explanations for this historical discrep-
ancy that I can identify, the biggest being that sugarbush management has changed. The sugarwoods in the early-to-mid 20th century were, in many cases, old-growth islands in an open, agricultural landscape. Maybe there was something physiologically different about the old growth trees that made them sweeter, akin to the way that old-growth wood has different tonal qualities than the wood from second or third growth trees. (That’s complete speculation.) More likely, the higher sugar content is simply correlated with the fact that big trees are sweeter than little trees, since more leaves = more photosynthesis = more sugar. There was also less competition in the forest back then, as non-maples were cut and the understory was completely cleared to allow for bucket collection with oxen or tractors. Today we tap trees as small as 12 inches in diameter, which lowers our average; we also encourage species diversity as a hedge against pests and tend the next generation of saplings instead of cutting them, which spreads out the available resources. Another reason for a historical decline in sugar content, if it exists, could be that people tap a significant number of red maples today, which are, generally, less sweet than sugar maples. Another factor could be, simply, that the equipment we use is better. Today’s precisely-calibrated refractometers, pumps with flow meters, and precision hydrometers and thermometers used to peg the final density of the syrup are more exact than they used to be, and so it’s probably a safe assumption that the recordkeeping is too. Dave Mance III is the editor of Northern Woodlands magazine. The illustration for this column was drawn by Adelaide Tyrol. The Outside Story is assigned and edited by Northern Woodlands (northernwoodlands.org) and sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (wellborn@nhcf.org).
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‘Sayonara’ This will be my last weekly “Mountain Meditation” column in the Mountain Times for now, although on occasion, I may share my thoughts in the paper’s online publication. I’ve composed 141 columns in so many weeks, which began when a Canada lynx kitten appeared in our back yard nearly three years ago in late July. Since then, we’ve explored so much together Mountain in the realms of on Meditation nature, spirituBy Marguerite te ality, creativity, Jill Dye psychology, health, neuroscience, philosophy, current politics, and policies. We’ve shared hikes in Vermont beside Kent Pond, up Pico Peak, Bear Mountain, and Killington; you joined my husband Duane and me when we walked the Camino del Norte pilgrimage in Spain, traveled in northern Germany and the South of France and on road trips in the U.S. and Canada. From forest bathing to global warming, Cambridge Analytica to the World Forum, we’ve investigated dreams, mental health, disabilities, and the reality of health care for millions of Americans. We’ve covered topics from A to Z: from housing, the homeless and refugees to experiencing joy and wonder in life. I’ve learned so much and hope you have too. I am grateful to my readers and consider you my friends. I’ll miss our weekly tête à tête! I am currently in the midst of a life transformation from a cocoon into something new: perhaps a butterfly or a Luna moth. As I heal from my back injury, I’m letting go of the old to make room for the new. I’ll follow wherever I’m divinely led, and I’m sure our paths will cross again and again. For quite a while, I’ve been visualizing using writing and art in spiritual healing. I’d like to create healing retreats in Killington and abroad: using meditation, tapping, communing with nature, plein air painting, journaling, and writing poems from the heart. The first creative healing retreat is tentatively scheduled in late July. My own health’s improving and my pain is lessening. I’m walking over a mile each day, which seems to help my back inflammation. Flexibility, nerve and muscle restricMountain meditations, page 24A
Budget check up: tax time is the right time By Kevin Theissen
Every year, about 140 million households file their federal tax returns. For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and MONEY MATTERS relying on computBY KEVIN THEISSEN er software to take advantage of every tax break the code permits. It seems a shame not to make the most of all that effort. Tax preparation may be the only time of year many households gather all their financial information in one place. That makes it a perfect time to take a critical look at how much money is coming in and where it’s all going. In other words, give the household budget a check-up. One method for doing a thorough budget check-up involves six steps. 1. Create some categories. Start by dividing expenses into useful categories. Some possibilities: home, auto, food, household, debt, clothes, pets, entertainment, and charity. Don’t forget savings and investments. It also may be helpful to create subcategories. Housing, for example, can be divided into mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance. 2. Follow the money. Go through all the receipts and statements gathered to prepare taxes and get a better understanding of where the money went last year. Track everything. Be as specific as possible and don’t forget to account for the cost of a latte on the way to the office each Money matters, page 24A
22A • PUZZLES
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• SUDOKU
• MOVIE TIMES
• CROSSWORD
• MOVIE DIARY
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SUDOKU By Dom Cioffi
Each block is divided by its own matrix of nine cells. The rule for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple. Each row, column and block, must contain one of the numbers from “1” to “9”. No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block. When you’ve filled the entire grid the puzzle is solved.
Solutions on page 23A
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
CLUES ACROSS 1. A way to wound 5. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland (abbr.)8. Shows the world 11. Decided 13. Indigenous person of NE Thailand 14. Dough made from corn flour 15. Honors 16. Political commentator Coulter 17. Expresses pleasure 18. Heavy clubs 20. Defunct phone company 21. Algonquian language 22. Salts 25. Act of the bank 30. Danced 31. Drummer Weinberg 32. Small goose 33. Helps evade 38. Certified public accountant 41. Periods of time 43. Kids’ book character 45. Type of beer 47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. A way to attack 50. Talk radio personality Margery 55. Whale ship captain 56. Request 57. Large underground railstation in Paris 59. BBQ dish 60. No (Scottish) 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Tool used to harvest agave 63. Explosive 64. A reward (archaic)
CLUES DOWN 1. One thousand cubic feet (abbr.) 2. Polite interruption sound 3. Extremely small amount 4. Very short period of time (abbr.) 5. Fires have them 6. Sacred place 7. Island capital 8. Volcanic craters 9. Arthur __, Wimbledon champion 10. Bullfighting maneuver 12. Midway between east and southeast 14. A ceremonial staff 19. Cheap prices 23. North Atlantic fish 24. Oil company 25. A federally chartered savings bank 26. Paddle 27. Where UK soldiers train 28. One point north of due east 29. Attention-getting 34. Ballplayer’s tool 35. Sun up in New York 36. Where golfers begin 37. Soviet Socialist Republic 39. Represented as walking (animal) 40. Craftsman 41. Unit of force (abbr.) 42. Dueling sword 44. Houston hoopster 45. Stone building at Mecca 46. __ and flows 47. “Beastmaster” actor Singer 48. American state 51. Swiss river 52. U.S. island territory 53. German physicist 54. One point east of northeast 58. Get free of Solutions on page 23A
25 years of reviewing
It was 25 years ago this week that I made a League” film on VHS (remember, this was 25 years ago) split-second decision – a decision that 1,300 weeks so I would be more familiar with the storyline. After later, I have never regretted. watching the video, I made a plan to catch the sequel in It was early morning and I was standing in the the theater the following night. composition department of the Mountain Times, I took copious notes during the film, trying my hardhaving been hired the prior year as a part-time est to pick up on any subtleties that I could later turn graphic artist. into intelligent sounding points. In all honesty, I was Computers were just coming onto the scene and deathly afraid that someone was going to see through while I was keen to get behind one, because of my my lack of expertise and peg me as a punk kid who lack of technical skills I was relegated to the camera didn’t know the first thing about writing a movie review room and paste-up boards (two areas of production (which is exactly what I was). that the computer I wrote that first review on notepaper with a pencil eventually killed). and transferred it to a computer when I got to work the At the time, next day (again, this was 25 years ago, before everyone two local writers, had a computer or iPad sitting in their living room). At Barbara Carris and that point, I was a true hen-pecker on the keyboard. The MMovie Diary Mike Peters, had a Transferring my scribbles and making sense of my By Do Dom Cioffi combined movie notes took me hours. Nowadays, I’m proud to say that I review column am a fairly proficient typist. called “Reel to Barbara and I wrote the “Reel to Reel” review togethReel” – a he said/she said sort of piece. Each week er for several more weeks until she quietly dropped out the two would attend a local film and then give after her life also filled with other demands. dueling opinions about whether or not it was worth From that point forward, the column became my seeing. It was a fun idea that provided a local deparbaby. ture to the “canned” movie Initially I wrote this colreviews that were offered by umn as a standard movie INITIALLY I WROTE THIS COLUMN national media outlets. review, but after a few years AS A STANDARD MOVIE REVIEW, On the particular mornand a couple hundred mass ing in question, a discusmarket films, I began to BUT AFTER A FEW YEARS AND sion was being held conbore of the format. PersonA COUPLE HUNDRED MASS cerning the fact that Mike ally, I hate knowing anywas no longer able to write thing about a film before I MARKET FILMS, I BEGAN TO his half of the review due to go see it so it felt strange to BORE OF THE FORMAT. other commitments. Subwrite a column that I would sequently, the editor and never want to read. publisher decided to begin an immediate search to That’s when I started to interject humorous stories find a replacement. or scenarios that occurred while I was at the theater, And here’s where that split-second decision giving the details of the film less and less attention. And kicked in. that’s also when I changed the name of the column to Before I knew what I was saying, I had interrupted “Reel to Real” – the emphasis now being on the “real” the conversation to volunteer myself for the posipart of the writing. tion, explaining that I went to the movies practically Soon, I broadened this approach to include any every week anyway. I also conveniently added that event that seemed interesting enough to write about. creative writing was one of my stronger subjects in And before I knew it, I had unconsciously created an college. Truth be known, I was simply interested in entirely unique column – more of a human-interest making more money. piece that creatively segued into a brief opinion on a There’s definitely something to be said for being in popular film. the right place at the right time, and at that time I was After a few more years and with this format securely most certainly in the right place. in place, I decided once again to change the column’s Probably more out of the sheer ease of the situation name. “The Movie Diary” seemed a more appropriate – because I already worked there – they agreed to let me title since most of what I write about revolves around fill in. The thought was that I could lend a hand until the world that I live in. Movies just happen to be the someone more suitable arrived on the scene. common thread that keeps the themes tied together. That week I was scheduled to attend a screening of And for some strange and crazy reason, folks out “Major League 2” starring Charlie Sheen – an inauspithere seem to enjoy it. cious start, to say the least. Over the ensuing years, people have often quesNot wanting to be in the dark about the “Major tioned my approach, but once I explain my rationale League” franchise and committed to doing the best job and reasoning for diverting from the canned format, I possibly could, I decided to rent the original “Major they usually begin to understand why the column morphed into what it is. So, with all that said, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who reads or has read this column. Throughout the years I have had countless conversations with friends, family, acquaintances, and total strangers over things I have written in my reviews. It’s always been a pleasure and an absolute honor to have people value your opinion and be interested in what you write about. This little column snuck up on me and became a poignant part of my life; perhaps it snuck up on a few of you as well. Thank you for the extended ride. Here’s to the next 25! Got a question or comment for Dom? You can email him at moviediary@att.net.
HOROSCOPES • 23A
The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
What asteroids can teach us By Cal Garrison a.k.a. Mother of the Skye
This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Virgo Moon. In its just about full phase, a zillion things have got to be coming to a head. At this stage in any cycle whatever we are bringing to fruition is easily bollixed up by our weaknesses and our blind spots; everyone has at least one. That being said, I thought it might be useful to talk about Nemesis, the asteroid that holds space for the issues that trip us up and keep us from getting on with the show, every time. I learned most of what I know about asteroids from Martha Lang-Wescott. Taking her descriptions to heart, I have tested them out in one-on-one readings long enough to be blown away by how they translate in real time. Whenever I do up a chart, Nemesis is one of the first bodies I look at, because it shows me exactly where the individual is going to get lost in their denial mechanisms, shoot themselves in the foot, and fall victim to the last thing they want to see about themselves. From a mythological perspective, Nemesis was a winged, warrior goddess whose purpose revolved around the restoration of cosmic order. It was her job to make sure that no one had too much good luck, or too much bad luck. She sought out wrongdoers, or anyone who got “too big for their breeches”, and meted out punishments that kept them in their place. Over time her role came to involve exacting retribution. From an astrological perspective the position of Nemesis in the horoscope is defined as the Achilles Heel. It is any force or person that impedes our success, that which becomes our undoing, or that which never fails to screw us up, no matter what. In keeping with all of the above, Nemesis is another name for our blind spots or the things that we just can’t see. She is also that which we blame for our problems, or things that we use as a scapegoat whenever we are unwilling or unable to be accountable for our actions. What’s interesting about this asteroid is the fact that we keep being wounded by the same old thing; it implies that we know what the problem is, but we are Mother of the Skye, page 27A
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June 21 - July 20
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verything is up in the air and ready to pop. If it’s driving you crazy, I can see why; high levels of uncertainty, combined with tons of anticipation and too much excitement can be hard for those of you who thrive on needing to remain focused. Underneath all of this there are levels of newness and change that you need to do your best to remain open to. You may be totally clueless as to where all of this is leading, but,please don’t tinker with the realm of possibilities by thinking that your pea-brain knows more about how to manage it than the forces that watch over you.
ake your time when it comes to absorbing some of the stuff that’s come down lately. Tons of old memories have been stirred up. Those of you who are not prone to confronting the inner planes are shakier than those of you who are tuned in to your deeper issues. Either way, the blasts from the past are intense. Be open to all of it. The things that we suppress or cover up with a happy face, and/or piles of “busy-ness”, wind up biting us on the butt when all is said and done. All of us are in the same boat, so don’t be afraid to talk about these things with others.
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o one needs to tell you that people have a tendency to take advantage of your goodness and generosity. In many cases, those closest to you are the main culprits. It’s totally OK to keep on giving, but when it gets to the point where it hurts you to persist, it’s best to let the element of discernment kick in. Be mindful of how much you give, but be just as mindful of who’s there for you and who isn’t. Other aspects of your reality could use a little pick me up: you know what they involve. The outer stuff will keep. Don’t procrastinate when it comes to your inner work.
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p until now you could look outside yourself for answers, but not this time. When we get to the place where the sidewalk ends, nothing is carved in stone. At this point all of your guidance needs to from within. This will require you to shut up and listen. It will also require you to trash all of your preconceived notions about ‘who you think you are’, and consider that there are possibilities that existoutside of your big ideas and your best laid plans. Whether you know it or not the future is wide open. It’s time to transcend your limits and let your heart lead the way.
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Aquarius
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July 21 - August 20
October 21 - November 20
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t’s enough to know that you are holding steady in the midst of change. How things unfold in the next month or so depends a lot on who you put your faith in. Part of you is willing to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. What needs to be kept in mind is that not everyone comes to life with the same ethics that keep your world afloat. Before you let people in, give them plenty of time to show you what they’re made of. With what you’ve been through so far, the need to heed the lessons of the past will keep you from being let down by those whose intentions are warped.
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inding a way to integrate who you are and what you really want into the process of everyday living has gotten complicated. On the one hand, your heart’s desire is clear as a bell – on the other hand, your ability to create a situation that allows you to bring it into being eludes you. This is not unique to you. All of us have to work to shed the past and the projections of others before we can access our core essence. In some cases it’s a matter of patience and time. For those of you who are right on the cusp of living your dream, its unfoldment is only a heartbeat away.
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ou’ve got the right idea, but the need to tie things up with a bow keeps you from being able to actualize your dreams, fully and completely. Everything is partly intention, but the rest of it comes down to knowing how to drop the reins and leave the driving to the power of spirit. The other piece has a lot to do with bringing your inner being to the table; the mind alone is incapable of making magic. Haul back a little and look at the extent to which you need to stop doing things by rote. Your current dreams will come true the minute you figure out how to let things be.
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ots of things are upsetting the applecart, or at least, subject to change. It could be that it’s just your emotional state that is fluctuating wildly. The whole concept of “moving” is not out of the question either. Within this maelstrom, it will help to maintain your ability to detach. Elements of surprise will emerge from thin air to offer you bigger and better possibilities. If certain things appear to be falling away it’s because you have outgrown the situation. Don’t be afraid to branch out. Nothing is meant to last forever. Even the safest, securest positions are subject to cyclical shifts.
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May 21 - June 20
August 21 - September 20
November 21 - December 20
February 21 - March 20
f you’re worried about what the rest of the journey holds expect the worst and hope for the best. Others are nipping at your heels, doing whatever it takes to test you. The pressure to remain strong in the face of opposition, coupled with side issues that have sapped your confidence, is teaching you a lot about what you’re made of. It’s time to consider the uses of adversity, realizing that the toughest lessons are where we figure out how to turn straw into gold. Everything is the opposite of what it appears to be. Find the light, and the darkness will fade in the face of it.
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ou have come through a major reality check with flying colors. Still a little shaky from your brush with an experience that totally rearranged your priorities, you see how important it is to stop losing yourself in superficialities. Those close to you may not understand what’s going on. Don’t expect them to. Everyone’s got their own row to hoe. Right now it’s your job to keep things simple. Regain a sense of balance so that you can function at a high level of performance without losing your way. Going deeper into yourself will be your saving grace in the weeks to come.
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hen we pass our hardest tests it is amazing how the darkness fades and life opens up like a flower. You are living in the afterglow of a revelation that has absolutely blown your mind. Armed with faith and inspiration, anything is possible. Here you sit with countless possibilities at your disposal, wondering if it is true that you can have anything you want. It may be too much to suggest that you’ve got the world on a string, but the truth is, you do. Where you go from here is up to you. Open the doors of perception and let the latest clue to the new direction shine through.
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hen life gets like this it helps to remember that “it’s all good” even when the hard stuff makes it seem like we have been singled out for punishment. The apparent “downhill slide” and the slow decline of situations will continue to test your patience and faith and the presence of lowlife’s and scum-bags will do the same. The earth is a weird place. The light only begins to shine in our darkest hour. Now that you’re in the thick of it, the trick is to remember that you are being guided by forces that will transform all of this in the same way that the Lotus blooms out of mud.
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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unanimous support from a House committee. Scott has signaled he will sign the measure. A Senate measure, S.49, to require testing and treatment of PFAS contaminants in drinking water, is now on its way to passage in the House. Other initiatives are less clear. While municipal charter changes are routinely approved by the Legislature, Montpelier’s request for allowing non-citizen legal residents to vote in local elections is out of the norm. The majority party is actively canvassing their members’ views on the non-citizen issue before making a plan on proceeding. And Brattleboro’s desire to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote locally, including their school district, is up in the air. The $15 minimum wage and a new paid family leave program with a mandatory payroll tax will likely be approved by the Legislature. Neither has the governor’s support at this point. The Senate has approved a ban on single use plastic shopping bags with a new 5 cent fee on paper to encourage customers to bring their own recyclable bags. The House has not yet taken up the measure. The House Government Operations Committee has been busy taking testimony on a tax and regulate model for recreational marijuana, S.54. Other states that have legalized recreational marijuana have done so through a regulated model that includes licensing of various businesses and taxing of the product. Vermont took a different approach last year with just allowing home grown for recreational use and no taxes. While S.54 passed the Senate and will likely pass the House, it is not clear if the legislation will satisfy the concerns raised by the governor. And if the House is short of a veto override, Scott may be the one who holds the cards on this issue. Over the next few weeks, a number of things will get sorted out. Absent a stand-off on the budget or a tax bill, a delayed adjournment is unlikely. And according to at least one press report, the following are notable issues that are not likely to proceed this year: • Cutting Vermont’s prison population by 250 inmates • Act 250 reform • Free college tuition • Four year term for governor • Ban on new fossil fuel infrastructure • $38 million bond for housing projects It is important to note, however, that this is the first year of a legislative biennium, which means that all bills introduced this year carry over to the 2020 session. Jim Harrison is the state rep for Bridgewater,Chittenden, Killington and Mendon.
tion are better and I’m in gentle physical therapy. I’ve begun to wean myself from the morphine pain medication. I’ll write an update once I’m through to help others going through a similar experience. Back pain is so commonplace in America. I plan to complete my book on our Camino journeys, the Camino Francés and the Camino del Norte. I’ve also begun a meditation journal, transcribing my questions and divine answers that come through. I feel I’m being led on a healing quest, to learn, heal, and help heal others. I look forward to seeing just what transpires and how this direction manifests. Some of the resources that inspired my columns are readily available to you. Many offer weekly meditations and articles, and some host free online talks where a series of experts share their knowledge and wisdom in their special field. A few of the ones I enjoy the most are: soundstrue.com, mindvalley.com, and hayhouse.com for conferences and seminars. Hay House is about to begin its annual You Can Heal Your Life! event with several excellent speakers each day. Sounds True also provides outstanding experts on growth and spirituality, including the Shamanic conference I wrote about. I also love Eileen’s weekly guidance@findhorn.org. Eileen Caddy was one of the founders of Findhorn Community on the northern coast of Scotland.. An informative weekly newsletter on climate change comes from the Rachel Carson Council (rachelcarsoncouncil.org), continuing her efforts to educate. Two great health links (recommended by my doctor) are bluezones.com (areas where people live the longest, healthiest lives on earth) and everydayroots.com with natural solutions for common health problems. For changing behavior, overcoming trauma, PTSD, and any addiction, tappingsolution.com is ideal. Newsletter@brainpickings. com is an intelligent collection of fascinating articles, and three specialists in brain health are Dr. David Perlmutter, an empowering neurologist at drperlmutter.com, noted psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen (brainfit.com) and Dr. Mark Hyman (drhyman.com, brokenbrain.com). They offer emails and talks on brain health and new developments in the mind-body connection and neuroscience. I’ve included many more links/references in my columns, which can be seen at mountainmeditationarchives.com. Ninety to 95 percent of today’s illnesses are caused or worsened by stress. America’s life expectancy rate has fallen, and our poverty rate has risen. There are so many demands on our time and gadgets that require (or attract) our attention. There are fewer personal interactions, less pay and security, longer work hours, and more work under stress. We’re constantly bombarded by toxins in our food, water, and air that have contributed to increases in autoimmune diseases and asthma. Forty percent of Americans are obese, with related increases in diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. We are what we eat, drink, and think. We have the power to embrace our lives and make healthy choices. We have the power to make the best of our talents, skills, resources, energy, and time to follow our passions, lead lives worth living, and leave positive marks on our world. I double-dog dare you to step up to the challenge! May your lives be blessed as you carry on! Marguerite Jill Dye is an artist and writer who divides her time between the Green Mountains of Vermont and Florida’s Gulf Coast. She can be contacted at jilldyestudio1@gmail.com and followed through: Margueritejilldye. wordpress.com, Margueritejilldye.linkedin.com, and at Marguerite Jill Dye and Mountain Meditation on Facebook.
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Upper Michigan Road in Pittsfield saw damage. A car is stranded in the Skyeship parking lot along Route 4 in Killington.
Flooding:
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Rutland Police Chief Jim Larsen said Szeliga was able to open the window of his vehicle and climb on to the roof. “He stepped into our boat,” Larsen said. Montgomery said Szeliga was not injured and he was transported to a nearby hotel. Szeliga, who frequents Killington, had spent many nights in the Skyeship area, a popular place for skiers and riders to stay. His car, a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, remained trapped in the water the entire day. “The water’s not receding as fast as usual,” Montgomery said on Monday. No roads were closed in Killington, but private driveways were washed out in the Terrace Drive area, Montgomery said. About 1-2 inches of rain fell overnight Sunday in Rutland County, with the heaviest rain in Poultney and Proctor, according to the National Weather Service in Burlington. The heavy rainfall combined with melting snow raised waters all over the central and southern portions of the
state. Several roads were closed in Rutland. Rutland firefighters were responding to a flooded basement on Monday afternoon. “The water continues to rise,” Larsen said on Monday. “We’re monitoring it.” Several mobile homes in Ludlow flooded and some businesses were heavily damaged. The parking lot and basement of Sam’s Steakhouse saw water damage, said Sam’s office manager, Chastity Hoose. The water also tripped the fire alarm. “The fire department couldn’t get here to see if there was a fire,” she said. Sam’s had closed for mud season prior to the flood. Hoose said water damaged carpets in the dining room, but no major equipment was lost. “We’re grateful,” Hoose said. “I guess it came at a good time.” Across the street, Ludlow Police Chief Jeff Billings said two Timber Inn Motel employees were evacuated with a bucket loader. Several owners of mobile homes were also evacuated and taken to
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KILLINGTON VALLEY REAL ESTATE Specializing in the Killington region for Sales and Listings for Homes, Condos & Land as well as Winter seasonal rentals. Call, email or stop in. We are the red farm house located next to the Wobbly Barn. PO Box 236, 2281 Killington Rd., Killington. 802-422-3610, bret@ killingtonvalleyrealestate.com. PEAK PROPERTY GROUP at KW Vermont. VTproperties. net. 802-353-1604. Marni@ peakpropertyrealestate.com. Specializing in homes/condos/ land/commercial/investments. Representing sellers & buyers all over Central Vt. THE PERFORMANCE GROUP real estate 1810 Killington Rd., Killington. 802422-3244 or 800-338-3735, vthomes.com, email info@ vthomes.com. As the name implies “WE PERFORM FOR YOU!” PRESTIGE REAL Estate of Killington, 2922 Killington Rd., Killington. Specializing in the listing & sales of Killington Condos, Homes, & Land. Call 802-4223923. prestigekillington.com. SKI COUNTRY Real Estate, 335 Killington Rd., Killington. 8 0 2 - 7 7 5 - 5 111 , 8 0 0 - 8 7 7 5111. SkiCountryRealEstate. com - 8 agents to service: K i l l i n g t o n , B r i d g e w a t e r, Mendon, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Rochester, Stockbridge & Woodstock areas. Sales & Winter Seasonal Rentals. Open 7 days/wk, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES KILLINGTON RESTAURANT Fully equipped restaurant for rent (old Killington Diner) on yearly basis. On Access road, in Outback shopping plaza. Call Ron Viccari, 800-6942250, 914-217-4390. KILLINGTON RESTAURANT for sale. The mountain renaissance is taking hold, now is the time! 4000 square feet of restaurant space in great county wide location for both summer and winter business. Recent renovations and upgrades for continuation of 25 plus year operation or your dream concept. Building generates 35k in rental income aside from restaurant operations as currently configured. Asking assessment, restaurant is free! Ample parking. $605K. Contact killingtonrestaurant@ gmail.com. OUTBACK PIZZA shopping center for sale, 4-acre land parcel w/ building. 4 apartments, 2 stores, 1 diner, 1 restaurant and night club — on access road. $1,100,000. Call 800-694-2250, or cell 914-217-4390. Ron Viccari.
K I L L I N G TO N C E N T R A L 2 bedroom, 1 bath, small cottage available MayOctober. Dog friendly. The renovated home is private and cozy but only 5-10 minute walk to dozens of restaurants. Leather couches, large coffee table, open kitchen and living room, heated bathroom floors, walk-in closet, washer/dryer, stainless steal appliances, gas stove, grill, wrap-around porch, t.v., and wifi. $1,700/ month. Call 802-342-3456. KILLINGTON 2BR, 2 BA. Rec room. Negotiable, April-Nov. $1,000/ month. 413-388-3422. RUTLAND - 1 BR furnished apt. Available April 1, $1500/ mo. all utilities included. Off street parking. Great back yard! 1st/ security - Lease terms flexible. 802-345-3913. ONE BEDROOM, year round, $600/ month, all included. Plymouth, Vt. 802-672-3719. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 2 BR, 1 BA, woodstove, excellent location. $8,000 seasonal + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. KILLINGTON SEASONAL rental 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, dishwasher. $9,000, Nov. 1-April 30, + utilities. 781-7495873, toughfl@aol.com. WINTER RENTAL: 3 BR 2 BA furnished chalet w/ open living room/kitchen/dining, Master Suite with loft & vaulted ceiling, DEN w/ platform for queen, NEW efficient VT Castings wood stove, DECK, workshop, storage, new laundry. $8,500, Jan. 1 thru May, + utilities and plowing. Louise Harrison Real Estate, 802-747-8444.
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SERVICES WINDOW WASHING, gutter cleaning, power washing, roof cleaning, painting. It is that time of year again to get your home looking new again. We can help. Brian’s Home Services Give us a call today 802-299-1621 or email brianshomeservices@ yahoo.com. BEAUREGARD PAINTING, 25 years experience. 802436-1337. CHIMNEYS CLEANED, lined, built, repaired. 802-349-0339. POWER WASHING SPECIALISTS. Call Jeff at First Impressions, 802-5584609.
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Rates are 50 cents per word, per week; free ads are free. PART TIME (with potential for full time) help wanted at local, small-scale, family owned and managed hardware store/lumber yard. Customer service experience and ability to work within a strong team environment are required. Driver’s license necessary; CDL helpful but not required. Must be able to work the occasional Saturday morning shift. Contact Seth Shaw at Goodro Lumber in Killington for more information. sshaw@goodrolumber.com, 802-422-3469. KILLINGTON RESORT / Summer Jobs - Now hiring summer positions. Adventure Center, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Spa and more. To view all of our opportunities visit www.killington.com/jobs or in person at 4763 Killington Rd. Killington, VT. Open daily 8-4. 800-300-9095. EOE. CASHIER: A.M. preferable. P T / F T / Ye a r r o u n d . Competitive wage. Killington. Please call 802-558-0793. DELI: Sandwich/Prep cook. Experience would be great, but if you enjoy working with food, we will train. Competitive wage. Please call 802-5580793. EXCITING NEW restaurant and lounge on the Killington access road looking for reliable, well organized help who can multi task. Positions include Front desk, kitchen prep and dishes, weekend breakfast service; flexible days hours and shifts. Contact Kristen@ highlinelodge.com.
DREWSKI’S is hiring P/T waitstaff AM and PM shifts available. Please call, email or stop by 802-422-3816. MOGULS: WAITSTAFF, P/T bar staff, dishwasher, line cook needed to work at fun locals bar. Apply in person: see Sal at Moguls. PROMOTIONAL HELP NEEDED: Looking for responsible, outgoing, professional candidates to promote Anheuser Busch Products in a bar/ restaurant environment during the Winter season. Ideal person is punctual, friendly, knowledgeable about products and comfortable with large crowds. Responsibilities include: Arriving on time, setting up t-shirts, hats, and other prizes, and executing games/activities. Anheuser Busch is a premium company that does promotions for brands such as Bud, Bud Light, Rolling Rock and many others. Candidates must be 21 years of age, and be willing to converse with strangers. Pay is fifteen dollars an hour with a flexible schedule, most promotions will be held in the Killington Mountain Area, must be available to work some nights during the week, and weekends for aprés. Email Don.sady@fdcvt.com.
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FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER for a condominium association in Killington, Vermont. This position blends maintenance planning, budgeting & oversight of staff together with frequent owner/ guest communication. Prior supervisory experience is a must. Candidate must have a working understanding of the mechanical operations of commercial buildings including electrical, plumbing, alarm & HVAC systems. Outstanding organizational & leadership skills are required. Compensation based on previous experience. Excellent benefits. Reply to Mike@ mountaingreenresort. com with your resume and your phone number. BIKE MECHANIC and R E TA I L H E L P : B u s y Killington bike shop looking for full or part-time seasonal h e l p . S t a r t i m m e d i a t e l y. Experience preferred, but training available for the right persons. Competitive salary DOE. EOE. Send qualifications, availability and contact info to tracy@ snowsportsmarketing.com. POWER WASHING SPECIALISTS NEEDED. Must be Proficient with ladders. Call Jeff at First Impressions 802558-4609.
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Dr. Nancy Doda spoke to parents and students in Woodstock.
Dr. Nancy Doda led parent discussion on making the “Wonder Years” wonderful By Robin Alberti
Dr. Nancy Doda, internationally recognized expert on young adolescent learners, spoke to parents at Woodstock Union High School and Middle School Tuesday night, April 9, after the Spring Celebration of Learning event, where 7th grade students shared what they have been working on at school practicing their presentation skills and public speaking. Young adolescence (ages 10-15), is a unique phase in human development encompassing enormous physical, intellectual and emotional shifts in children. Adjusting to middle school can be difficult for many of them, and challenging for parents, Doda acknowledged in her talk. Life seemed much simpler when everything could be fixed with kiss or a bandaid. Dr. Doda’s presentation was a welcome gift for many parents, giving them a window inside the minds of their morphing children, and some support and suggestions on how to handle this phase parenting. Dr. Doda began her career as a middle school teacher, and completed her masters and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction/teacher dducation at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and began conducting workshops for educators on middle school theory and practice. She then served as an associate professor in the graduate school of education at National-Louis University. She now resides in Vermont.
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Killington Softball League on deck for coming season, info meeting scheduled
Tune-up
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day. 3. Project expenses forward. Knowing how much was spent in each budget category can provide a useful template for projecting expenses moving forward. Go through category by category. Are expenses likely to rise in the coming year? If so, by how much? The results of this projection will form the basis of a budget for the coming year. 4. Determine expected income. Add together all sources of income. Make sure to use net income. 5. Do the math. Now it’s time for the moment of truth. Subtract projected expenses from expected income. If
Mother of the Skye:
expenses exceed income, it may be necessary to consider changes. Prioritize categories and look to reduce those with the lowest importance until the budget is balanced. 6. Stick to it. If it’s not in the budget, don’t spend it. If it’s an emergency, make adjustments elsewhere. Tax time can provide an excellent opportunity to give your household budget a thorough check up. And taking control of your money could enable you to put more of it to work pursuing your financial goals. Kevin Theissen is the principal and advisor at HWC Financial in Ludlow.
Are you ready for some softball? The Killington Softball League is starting to prepare for the upcoming spring/summer season. Anyone interested in forming a team, playing on a team or anyone that ran a team
last year is invited to go to the Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road in Killington, on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. for an informational start-up meeting. For more information, email killingtonsoftball@gmail.com.
Beware of Nemesis, the power that can stop your progress
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hard pressed to do anything about it because Nemesis makes it impossible to look at the facts. Let me give you an example: I was born with Nemesis conjunct Bacchus (with six other asteroids involved in the conjunction, but, let’s deal with one issue at a time!), Bacchus is related to the addictive syndrome. It has to do with drugs and alcohol, but it goes beyond that to include high levels of emotional immaturity, and the tendency to blame everything but the problem for the problem. This may be too much information, but so what? Let’s go for it: For starters, I was addicted to smoking pot from the age of 16, until the addiction finally came to a halt at the age of 68. Along with this, it is also worthy of note that all of my boyfriends and partners have been serious drug addicts and/or alcoholics. Interesting. At the end of the day my own addiction, along with my addiction to addicts, have revealed themselves to be rooted in stories that go back to my birth and early childhood, and to issues that make me think it is my job to rescue anyone who needs help. If the pot smoking and the men who were strung out on everything under the Sun appeared to be my Achilles Heel, once I turned off the vaporizer I woke up long enough to find out that all of it went back to things that I was never able to look in the eye, because they were not only hidden, but too painful to confront. To give you an idea of how Nemesis operates in a chart, here is a short list of aspects that will help you get the picture: 1) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition the Moon: The mother appears to be the problem, and because the Moon is the past, everything is blamed on the past. 2) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Mercury: The mental processes are the problem. The person thinks too
much, talks too much, and lives in their head. Because Mercury relates directly to the siblings, the brothers and sisters can be the problem. 3) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Venus: with this aspect love and money are the area of the life that bites the person on the butt, every time. 4) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Mars; When Nemesis hits Mars the wrong way the problems stem from the inability to assert oneself appropriately, or in a timely fashion. They do too much too soon, too little, too late, or nothing at all. 5) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Jupiter: With these aspects the problem comes down to the person being under, or over, educated. There is also a weakness that
9) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Neptune: The problem here comes down to the person being too naïve, too sick, too spiritual, too sensitive, too weak, too high, or too spaced out, so much so that they hide behind their issues, or get taken advantage of by those who make it their business to exploit people. 10) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Pluto: When Nemesis hits Pluto the wrong way, everything that is to blame is the result of some inability to release resentments and figure out how to forgive and forget. 11) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition the Sun: Here, the problem relates to the person being totally stuck on themselves. It is a potentially narcissistic placement. 12) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Apollo: When Nemesis gets involved with Apollo it’s a double whammy. The person is like an autistic child in need of a helmet. They keep beating their head up against the same old wall over and over again. 13) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Astraea: With these two bodies the problem is that the person has absolutely no closure on the past, and no ability to ascertain when situations are over. This is a short list. It is just a start. With thousands of asteroids, we could keep going forever. I hope that this overview gets you thinking about your own life, and your own issues and experiences just enough to consider where Nemesis impacts you and your reality. When we are young our blind spots are hard, if not impossible, to see; because we are still in the process of learning from them. When we get older, we have been around the barn with Nemesis enough times to have our issues in our sights. At that point it becomes super important to get a handle on them – any inability to do so is what kills us in the end. Let me leave you with that and invite you to take what you can from this week’s ‘scopes.
“THE POSITION OF NEMESIS IN THE HOROSCOPE IS DEFINED AS THE ACHILLES HEEL.” causes them to place too much importance on money, things, power, position, and status. 6) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Saturn: With this pattern, daddy is to blame. There is also a tendency for the person with this aspect to be too hung up on the status-quo; they go along with the program no matter what. 7) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Chiron: When Nemesis is involved with Chiron the fact that the person is “different” becomes the bone of contention. 8) Nemesis conjunct/square/opposition Uranus: These aspects suggest that the person is either totally afraid to step out of the box, or, every time they do take that leap, they wind up in deep doo-doo. The inability to break away is blamed for everything that goes wrong.
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Good Friday, April 19 Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, at 6:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Communion Service April 18th • 7:00 PM
Easter Sunday, April 21 Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord, at 10 a.m.
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Palm Sunday, April 14th (sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Palms, Choral
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The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
Kamuda’s Market celebrates 80th year in Pittsford
By Russell Jones
PITTSFORD — The hardwood floors of Kamuda’s Country Store were recently sanded and polished to a shine – again. Over 179,000 people walk over those floors every year, nearly 500 a day, and they have seen a lot of traffic over the past 80 years. The doors to Kamuda’s swung open for the first time on Dec. 24, 1939. “Got to get that holiday business, right?” joked Brian Kamuda, about the timing of his grandfather’s opening day. Kamuda is the 35-year-old co-owner of the store, who came back to Pittsford a year and a half ago, after a 16-year absence, to run the familvvy store after his father experienced heart troubles. “It just seemed like the time was right,” said Kamuda, who has two boys under 10 with his wife, Christine. “We were living in Florida and that really wasn’t a place we wanted to raise our family. You have to send your kids to private school there just to get a similar education that you would get in public schools here. We just felt it
would be better to raise our family here and with my dad having heart problems, it was time.” Kamuda spent the previous 16 years fruitfully. He attended the University of Massachusetts where he earned his degree in Sports Management and was hired by the Orlando Magic, a NBA basketball team, where he worked in sales. Growing up in a grocery store and being an entrepreneur at a young age helped Kamuda land that job. “For my interview, I basically told them the story of Brian’s Cookouts,” Kamuda said, telling the story about his first business as a kid. “We set up a grill and sold hot dogs on Saturdays to all the townsfolk. We did that for about 12 years. I told them we used to feed all the people of the town and it got me the job.” Even though the grocery store was the family business, Kamuda said he never felt pressure from his parents to take over the store while he was growing up.
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“My grandfather really let my father do his own thing,” Kamuda said, describing how his father, Joe, went on to become a physical education teacher before eventually returning to run the store. “They encouraged me to pursue my own interests just like they did.” Kamuda also worked as a coach’s assistant and team manager for the UMass basketball team while in college, and it was there that he discovered his passion for leadership. “Leadership is very Submitted important to me,” he said. Brian Kamuda and his wife, Christine, outside of their family “Whether you are 5 years market that opened in 1939. old or 85, everyone can be a leader.” Kamuda said he doesn’t like businesses that are innovative, successful being called ‘the boss,’ but rather describes and serve their market well. his leadership style as that of a head cheerKamuda said the store will be adding leader. He said he prefers to be the one solar panels to the roof soon and they lifting up both his staff and his customers. recently started purchasing solar energy “I try to be a sponge, with everybody from an off-site source. Kamuda plans on I meet,” he said. “Whether it’s someone adding more e-commerce to the store’s super-famous or just someone from town, services soon, selling gift baskets stocked everybody has value.” with local products. Kamuda’s grandfather, also Joe, instilled Kamuda said his brother Jeff, an archia work ethic in the store that the family has tect, is helping to develop plans to build held onto ever since. Brian recalled that his an addition to the store, saying they were grandfather used to drive to Albany to pick “busting at the seams.” up groceries after the store closed for the While he still stocks many products night, and then go on to Boston to pick up that the store carried in 1939, such as seafood before returning to open the store Jell-O and Coca-Cola, they also carry new the next day. Kamuda said it was necesitems like CBD oils. Kamuda said he often sary because either it was too expensive to wonders whether his grandparents would have them shipped or they just could not even recognize some of the products on get the items shipped to rural Vermont in their shelves today. time. All about community To keep up with the legacy his parents Kamuda has taken an active role in and grandparents established, Kamuda trying to re-energize the Pittsford Village has his work cut out for him. The store Farm, and is also trying to help advance has never once been closed for a full day. important causes in the community. Although, Kamuda said there was one day He said he is always impressed with the when his grandfather had to go pick his variety of skills the people in town possess father up in Albany and the store actually and he hopes to help those community opened later than normal. members put those skills to use. “There’s nothing like having that “I didn’t come back just to sell grocerstreak hanging over your head,” Kamuies,” Kamuda said. “I wanted to have an da said with a laugh. “Cal Ripken’s got impact on the community.” nothing on us.” And while he is very proud of the store Into the future and the way it has aged, including those While proud of the store’s heritage, beautiful wooden floors, he really enjoys Kamuda said he was also proud of their bringing the town’s people together, just current ability to employ 26 people on a like his father’s and grandfather’s store has full or part-time basis, and meet the needs done since 1939. of today’s customers – all from a country “Just being that hub of the community, store that’s heading into its ninth decade. where people can go and figure out where And he’s not content to rest of those lau- the fire was yesterday, or who is carpoolrels. One of his goals is to win the Vermont ing with who, (is terrific),” Kamuda said. Chamber’s Merchant of the Year award; he “I call it real-life Facebook; that’s the best was a finalist last year. The award honors part about Kamuda’s.”
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The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
Trees and shrubs to be planted on Earth Day On Monday April 22, the Connecticut River Conservancy, Vermont Fish & Wildlife and post-removal restoration work is a minimum three-year process, but well worth the other project partners will begin planting 1,931 native trees and shrubs along Charles wait,” said Rhodes. Brown Brook in Norwich, Vermont at the site of the former Norwich Reservoir Dam “We are happy to support this project,” said Bret Ladago, VFWD Fisheries Biologist. which was removed in 2018. “Charles Brown Brook is one of the best trout streams in this THE NEXT STEP IS REPLANTING CRC volunteers will help a planting crew from Northpart of the state, and removing the dam is critical to restorWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston, over three ing access to up to 12.1 miles of stream once other barriers THE STREAM SO THAT TREES CAN days of planting. are addressed. The next step is replanting the stream so that PROVIDE SHADE TO KEEP THE Species being planted include sugar and red maples, yeltrees can provide shade to keep the stream cool. Eventually low birch, red oak, American elm, white pine, shrub willows, leaves, branches and logs will fall in the stream and provide STREAM COOL,” LADAGO SAID. red osier dogwoods, and nannyberries (purchased from the food and habitat for the bugs and fish that make this an Intervale Nursery in Burlington, VT). Funding for the trees is being provided by a State of exceptional place.” Vermont Ecosystem Restoration Program grant, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and One The Norwich Fire & Water District owns the land around the former dam, which was Tree Planted. removed in 2018 in order to improve water quality and passage by fish, turtles and other “A Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologist brought this project to us back in 2016,” said CRC aquatic organisms. Additional project partners include the Norwich Conservation ComRiver Steward Ron Rhodes, who serves as the project manager. “Dam removals and the mission, Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and various foundations that provided funding. In addition to the tree planting, a historic kiosk will be installed near the Bill Ballard Trail to preserve the history and story of the dam’s purpose over the years. CRC is a membership based nonprofit working to protect the Connecticut River from source to sea through on-the-ground projects, public education and advocacy. To learn more or to support your rivers visit ctriver.org.
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• Total of 8 BR’s and 7 Baths • 3,680 sq.ft. Deck with hot tub • Lounge w/bar & woodstove • Rec/game room + laundry • Nearby golf course & mtn bike trails $335K
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The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
Prestige Real Estate of Killington Exclusively Killington! Prices are rising and properties are moving fast… Get on the train! Avg Sales Price of Condos 1st Quarter
What a difference a year makes:
$180,000 $160,000
Average condo sale price rose 27% from the 1st quarter 2018 to the 1st quarter 2019
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Average home sale price rose 24% from the 1st quarter 2018 to the 1st quarter 2019
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If you’re in the market to buy or sell, we know the market. We want your business… Please contact us
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2922 Killington Road 802.422.3923 www.prestigekillington.com Kaitlyn Hummel Co-owner
Heidi Bomengen Co-owner
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REAL ESTATE • 31A
The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
Prestige Real Estate of Killington Exclusively Killington! Some great condos are available for sale this week! Pico
Fall Line
Rarely available. One of only four 3BR/3BA 2-story ski in ski out condos at Pico Village Square $205K
The Woods
High Ridge
3BR/3BA ski home shuttle out condo at Fall Line. Totally updated kitchen and baths. Move right in! $275K
Winterberry
Sunrise
Colony Club
Large 3BR/3.5BA townhome w/views of Pico & Killington Private hot tub on one of three decks $279K
2BR/2.5BA townhome w/new kitchen, bar, and beautiful tiled walk-in shower overlooking pond $229K
The Lodges
4BR/3BA ski in ski out townhome. Spacious and bright. Updated kitchen and bath. Lots of amenities $359K
1-, 2-, and 2BR plus loft units. All have updated kitchens and propane heat. Shuttle & pool $139K - $279K
3BR/3BA townhome with large finished basement. Updated kitchen and baths $279K
The Heights
Beautiful 3BR/3BA ski in ski out condo. Wood floors, granite counters. Walk to sports center $459K
3BR/3BA townhome with GARAGE and Air conditioning! Convenient location on Killington Rd $399.9K
Looking for something bigger or more private… How about a view? George Street (multi-family)
Schoolhouse Road This 1800’s farmhouse dubbed “The White House” features 6BR/3BA and a large kitchen, living area, and game room. Located close enough to walk to restaurants & bars. Great rental history. $399K
This classic chalet is on just under an acre in the heart of the Killington Basin. Can be used as two units or as a single family home. 1BR + loft upstairs & 2BR downstairs. $289K
Roaring Brook Road
Tanglewood Drive
The VIEWS are amazing from this 4BR/3BA home in Killington Basin overlooking the golf course and ski trails. The new decks provide a great spot for the hot tub and relaxing with family or a group to enjoy the view! $659K
The Vistas at Sunrise
This stunning 4BR/5BA 5000+ square foot mountain home with amazing ski trail AND long range mountain views is privately situated on 2.8 acres yet located in the heart of Killington Basin. $1.2 million
High Mountain Road
This 4-bedroom 3-level Craftsman style home was designed for entertaining. The great room offers views in every direction. Ski directly to your door and luxuriate in your private hot tub after a day on the slopes. $1.25 million
This amazing log home in Ridgetop Estates offers an open floor plan, mountain views, attached garage and air conditioning for year round enjoyment. 4BR/5BA and two living spaces spread over 4700 square feet. $1.4 million
We have listings for land too, including ski in ski out. CALL US! 2922 Killington Road 802.422.3923 www.prestigekillington.com
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The Mountain Times • April 17-23, 2019
DAZED & DEFROSTED FESTIVAL Celebrate spring at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bar at K-1 Base Area, Saturday, April 20, 2019
LIVE MUSIC presented by Bud Light
REDBULL DJ, ANNIE IN THE WATER & PASSAFIRE SEASON PASS HOLDER BBQ BBQ and raffle for 2018/19 pass holders only (does not include 2019 Spring Pass holders); Live music and Michelob Ultra Deck open to all.