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8 F rom This Side of the Mountain The Great Donut Caper
60 T ime Travels
SUSAN ORZELL-RANTANEN
Face to Face with Great-Grandpa CASSIE HORNER
64 Stepping into Nature
Features
Milkweed
What’s Behind the Pods
12 C rafting a Beer Culture in Rutland County
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68 Spotlight on Business
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24 M y Hero Robert Eugene McCullough
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76 Kitchen to Table
32 Multifaceted Muddy Pond
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A Delicious Visit
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42 R utland County Humane Society New Director, Long-time Cause
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82 School News
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54 O f Grief, Garlic and Gratitude
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THE GREAT DONUT CAPER BY SUSAN ORZELL-RANTANEN
VERMONTERS WHO WEATHERED THE GREAT DEPRESSION (IF YOUR PARENTS WERE ALIVE DURING THE 1930S THIS MEANS YOU BY ASSOCIATION BECAUSE THE MEMORY OF THE FIGHT FOR SHEER SURVIVAL WAS TO EFFECT GENERATIONS) HAD MANY FINANCIALLY MOTIVATED ADAGES. These words of wisdom ranged from the cautionary “Be sure to save for a rainy day” to the downright harsh “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” To
nuts against the days of winter, for example. Similarly, wolves bury bones and carcasses. Dogs, their domesticated relatives fed from our own plentiful tables, are motivated by this same instinct to bury an extra treat. All of the above ruminating is by way of trying to figure out what transpired in the mind of the Lady Guinevere of Shelburne, a much-doted-upon basset hound who masterminded what is now known in my family as The Great Donut Caper. Here's the
booming voice standing over six feet tall and afraid of nothing, spent many years in the army. (One of his recollections of World War II involves clinging to a troop transport headed north out of a European city as a German platoon roared in from the south.) This man answered to the name Bunny. It suited him, as, underneath it all he was a “softie”. This description comes from his daughter Linda (Ravlin) Porter, now living in Jericho in northern Vermont. Having ac-
this day I defend my miserly ways by reciting the latter motto. “Save for the future” is a warning probably dating from the dawn of humanity. Nor is it a strictly human virtue. Squirrels and their kin store
story. The summer before college I took a job at a donut shop in Burlington, Vermont. I lived with my father's sister, Doris Ravlin, and her husband. My uncle, a barrel-chested man with a
quainted us with her father, who plays a supporting role in The Great Donut Caper, Cousin Linda also introduces our main character: the Lady Guinevere, a four-footed Ravlin family member.
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“Gwennie was a full-blooded basset hound, the runt of a litter of 11 puppies. I got her when she was about eight weeks old. Her 'official' name was Lady Guinevere of Shelburne, as I was living in Shelburne at the time. She was difficult to house-train, bayed loudly when left alone and took inordinate dislike to certain people for no discernible reason, but I loved her!” Cousin Linda remembers. I loved Gwennie too. She was great fun during the few months I lived with my Ravlin relations, working at the donut shop. This was not a job I enjoyed, but there were perks: free unsold donuts at the end of the shift. One day I left with nearly a dozen utterly spectacular donuts. They were plump pillows of dough stuffed with jam and topped off with what was euphemistically called “creme” but was actually an adhesive paste of sugar and gelatin. Who could resist? When I got home, I left them on the kitchen table for family to help themselves. Who could resist, did I ask? Not Gwennie. Let's see what the online encyclopedia Wikipedia says about the basset hound, and I quote verbatim as of summer, 2019: “The nose is second only to the bloodhound in scenting ability and olfactory receptor cells. Their short stature can be deceiving. Bassets are surprisingly long and can reach things on table tops that other dogs of similar heights cannot.” I can vouch for that. During the hour that dog and donuts were left unattended together Gwennie swiped the cardboard box off the table and enjoyed two. We know this because we found the eight remaining jellyand-creme donuts buried around the house during the following unforgettable week. I don't know if Gwennie had heard her people admonishing one another to “save for a rainy day” but save donuts she did. Working quickly, she buried her sticky treasures under sofa cushions (one in the living room, one on the front
porch); overstuffed chairs (the three positioned around the television set); under the bedclothes in the spare room (one, under a pillow); and under throw rugs (one in the den, one in the laundry room). If ever a basset was protected against want, it was Gwennie. Come to think of it, it's a lot like a person saving for the future by stuffing money under the mattress. All I can say about the unspeakable mess, which I leave to your imagination, is this: my dear Aunt Doris took it in stride. As for Uncle Bunny, he refused to lay any blame whatsoever on his cherished Lady Guinevere. Whenever a big blob of raspberry jam, sugar and grease was discovered gluing textiles together he called it “another one of Susan's donuts”. Cousin Linda recalls the relationship between Bunny and his basset. “She was not exactly a physical hoarder, but she wanted all of my father's love for herself. If my father hugged my mother for what was too long in Gwennie's estimation, she'd cry, whine and carry on until they separated. She would be so excited to see him when he came home that she'd be trembling, wagging her tail madly.” A roster of silly, comical sayings in our 21st-century lexicon describes people who don't think or act wisely, such as “he doesn't have both oars in the water” or “he's not playing with a full deck”. My favorite, which I use to refer to a person who simply will not put money aside to tide him over should lean times come, is this: “he is two donuts short of a dozen.” Gwennie could never be accused of that. Susan Orzell-Rantanen has worked as an editor and freelance writer in the Rutland area for the past 31 years. A seventh generation Vermonter, she holds degrees in animal husbandry and journalism. She lives in Rutland with her husband, two badly spoiled dogs and an opinionated cat.
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RUTLAND BEER WORKS, RUTLAND It’s canning day at Rutland Beer Works on Granger Street. Brittney Wheeler and Corbin Shattuck, along with a mobile canning crew from Massachusetts, are canning Rutland Red. Owner and head brewer Dale Patterson tells me his story later that day. “My dad used to brew beer on the stove when I was a kid. I grew up in Gaspe, Quebec. I attended UVM on a hockey scholarship, and ended up dating a woman from Rutland. We eventually got married and settled here. We are now divorced. I have two kids and they are currently students at Rutland High. I bought a small Sabco homebrewing system and brewed different styles in my garage. I had thought about brewing as a profession for years, and with the explosion of the craft beer industry in 2013, I opened a brewpub. I had no restaurant or professional brewing experience, so I hired a general manager and a brewer and Hop'n Moose Brewing Company opened in March of 2014. I enjoy brewing and look forward to brew days. We hoped that opening a brewery in Rutland would help Rutland's economy. Craft breweries draw a lot of people.”
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On March 15, 1943, at the tender age of 18, Robert enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served with the Eighth Air Force as a tail gunner on a Flying Fortress and participated in 35 combat missions over Germany.
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The crew returned to England after a raid on Leipzig, Germany on August 16, 1944. Robert is in the back row, second from left.
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him — he died before I was born — but I certainly got to know him through the many memories and stories told by my family. He was the second child and firstborn son of Timothy (Eugene) and Anna Nelson McCullough, born on December 23, 1924. He was little brother to Bill and Doris and big brother to Patricia, Lloyd, Leslie and Beverly and step-siblings Edith, Donald and Kenneth. I believe he was their hero, too. They always spoke of him with a warm smile and misty eyes. And they spoke of him often. Their mother, Anna, died when they were all young. My Aunt Bev, the baby of the family, was only eight years old when she lost her mother. Gene, having to work hard to support his large family, told Bobby that he needed to look after his little sister and he took that very seriously. Aunt Bev became his sidekick, his shadow if you will. She fondly remembers going everywhere with him: hunting, fishing, trapping. As you can imagine, she adored him! Lloyd, my Dad, and Leslie looked up to their big brother and, I believe, wanted to be just like him. World War II broke out on December 7, 1941. Uncle Bobby, like many other young men from the small town of Pittsford/ Florence, signed up to fight for our country. On March 15, 1943, at the tender age of 18, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served with the Eighth Air Force as a tail gunner on a Flying Fortress and participated in 35 combat missions over Germany. On one mission they nearly had their tail shot off. On another, they lost 26
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clockwise from top: His family built a cottage for Robert on Lake Dunmore with money he sent home for that purpose. Eugene McCullough (Robert's father) hangs out the window while Leslie McCullough (Robert's brother) mans the ladder. The completed cottage on Lake Dunmore. Robert at Lake Hortonia
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one engine on the way to target and lost another on the way back, but made it safely back to base. He was discharged as Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf clusters, the European-AfricanMiddle Eastern campaign medal with three bronze stars and the World War II Victory medal. When the war ended, Uncle Bobby returned home to the little hamlet of Florence. He found settling back into civilian life difficult. I’m sure those of you who served or are still serving our country, be it in World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, Iraq or Afghanistan, can relate to his difficulty. Unable to settle down, he enlisted in the infantry after the outbreak of the Korean War and was assigned to the 5th Regimental Combat team in February, 1949. The family had a cottage and an Rutland Magazine
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extra lot on Lake Dunmore at the time of his reenlistment, and knowing how he loved to hunt and fish, asked if he would like the money he was sending home to go toward the building of a small cottage for him to settle into after he returned home. Having agreed to that, the family began building a one-room cottage on the hillside overlooking Lake Dunmore. They sent pictures to him in Korea so he could see his cottage being built. Sadly, he was never able to spend time in his cottage in the woods. After serving in Korea for roughly 18 months, he was killed in action on August 24, 1950. Before his death he had received the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. He was re-patriated to Vermont on September 10, 1950. My grandfather, Gene, was presented another Bronze Star posthumously on behalf of his son on December 27, 1950. The citation read in part “…the Bronze Star Medal with letter V device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded posthumously to the following-named enlisted man: Private First Class ROBERT E. MCCULLOUGH, RA31254338, Infantry, Company D, 5th Infantry, United States Army. During the period 21-22 August 1950 near Sobuk-san, Korea when his company was subjected to repeated fanatical attacks, Private First Class McCullough manned his machine gun in an exposed and hazardous position and delivered effective fire on the attacking horde thereby inspiring his comrades to great effort in repulsing the attacks. Private First Class McCullough’s conspicuous bravery, grim determination and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service. BY COMMAND OF BRIGADIER GENERAL BARTH.” That one-room cottage on the hill overlooking Lake Dunmore? I spent 30
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MUDDY POND HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE HIKING DESTINATIONS BECAUSE OF ITS SERENITY AND THE NUMEROUS BIRDS AND WILDLIFE YOU SEE THERE. It’s a little over 15 acres in size and has the distinction of being
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located mainly in the City of Rutland with just a small portion in the Town of Rutland. The pond is situated on land owned by the Rutland Country Club. It can be reached from Pine Hill Park by taking a trail that is on your right just before Rocky Pond at the kiosk. There are some interesting facts regarding this small pond especially during the 1830s and the 1860s. If you had visited Muddy around 1830 you would have found a sawmill located at the pond’s outlet. In the 1860s William Henry Jackson did a painting of Mud34
dy Pond. He went on to become a nationally known figure both for his art and photography. During this same decade Muddy Pond was the source of a water system for four properties on upper Grove Street in the area of the current Antique Mansion B & B and the Rutland Country Club. Let’s take a look at the “then” and “now” of Muddy Pond beginning in 1830. FENTON SAWMILL My friend and historical researcher,
Bill Powers, of Rutland acquired information on the site when he researched a request directed to the Rutland Historical Society in 2014 by George Fenton of Minnesota, a relative of the sawmill owner. Powers was able to locate the site and not only shared his findings with me but also took me on a hike to the mill’s location. The sawmill, located at the outlet of Muddy Pond, was operated by Horace Fenton from around 1830 to 1837 at which time he left the area to head out west. Fenton’s journal mentions Rutland Magazine
William Henry Jackson painted Muddy Pond in the 1860s.
left to right Mary Ellen Shaw, Cassie Horner, Shelley Lutz, Betty Mumford and Bill Powers enjoyed an investigatory hike to Muddy Pond and the old mill site.
that the sawmill was built and operated on one acre of land purchased from Major William Fay. Fenton’s journal states that “someone before my remembrance had cut a channel through solid flint rock four feet deep and four feet wide to drain the pond some two rods (33’) long.” His journal also mentions a waterfall that is about 18 feet long. Both the channel and the waterfall are still visible today. If you are hiking in this area you can see the channel at the Crooked Bridge. Summer 2019
THE WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON PAINTING The next time Muddy Pond made a bit of history was when William Henry Jackson did a painting of the pond in 1861. Jackson was born in 1843 in Keeseville, New York about 90 miles from Rutland. When he did the painting he was still a teenager. I can’t help but wonder how he even knew that Muddy Pond existed. There was no public trail system like there is today so it seems as if it wouldn’t be an easy place to find. But Jackson captured the pond’s beauty and serenity when he found it. Because less than 30 years had passed from the time the Fenton sawmill operated, Jackson may have seen evidence of its existence. So what was Jackson’s connection to Rutland? After getting some photography experience retouching photos in Troy, New York, Jackson moved to Rutland in 1860 to work for photographer Frank Mowrey. At some point during his time in Rutland he met Caroline (Caddie) Eastman and they became engaged. She was the daughter of Colonel Augustus Eastman and Mary Jane Hatfield Eastman. Later, Mary Jane
remarried and Caddie’s stepfather, General Isaac McDaniels, was referred to by Jackson as one of Rutland’s richest men. When Jackson accepted a job in Burlington the long-distance romance ran into difficulty and Caddie broke the engagement in 1866. Jackson, upset over this, left Vermont and lived in various places such as Nebraska, Montana, Denver and finally New York City where he died in 1942 at age 99. Jackson kept the Muddy Pond painting until his death. Apparently he felt that his son, Clarence, would dispose of the painting for cash so he bequeathed it to his son-in-law Myron Pattison of Maryland. He in turn granted it to Jackson’s two daughters and they eventually passed it along to Clarence. Just as his father had predicted, Clarence sold the painting and its whereabouts were unknown until 1981 when Beatrice Grant of Newton, Massachusetts bought it. She did not know who had painted it and sold it as an “unknown artist” to Boris Karpachev, also of Newton. He searched for information on both the artist and the location of the painting. 35
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During mating season Estill said you will hear spring peepers, American toads, wood ducks, bull frogs and pickerel frogs. During the warmer months gray tree frogs can be heard sporadically. If you would like to see great pictures of some birds and ducks on Muddy Pond go to the Pine Hill Park website. A section from 2016 entitled “Wild Times at Big Muddy� by Dave Jenne has several photos including a hooded merganser, an osprey, a song sparrow, a northern flicker and a wood duck and her family. We are very fortunate to have Pine Hill Park in Rutland City and equally fortunate that the Rutland Country Club allows people access to their land so we can enjoy nature and wildlife at its fullest. As always, please respect private property! Thank you to Bill Powers, Tom Estill and Shelley Lutz for their help in researching this article. Mary Ellen Shaw is a graduate of Trinity College. She is the author of the book, "Kittenhood 101," and is also a freelance writer for several publications. Rutland Magazine
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Saradarian moved to Vermont from New Jersey after working 19 years for corporate America. “I wanted to do something a little bit more rewarding and totally different. I ended up here at the shelter,” she says. “I know this job and I know that job and they’re hard jobs. They are all a lot of work, but I can appreciate the employees’ day because I walked in their shoes and that’s important. It helps me understand what motivates them on the good days and the bad.” RCHS’s previous executive director resigned in November 2018, and Saradarian took over as acting executive director at that time and was named executive director at the end of January 2019. Not surprisRutland Magazine
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that you’re in and stare at you or look out the window and greet people.” Long-time volunteers such as Gary and Linda Hasert of Pittsford understand the appeal of these special pets. The two began volunteering at RCHS 30 years ago, cleaning out cat rooms as their work schedule allowed. Eventually, Linda began transporting pets to spay and neuter appointments, and her husband now takes the humane society van to Boston to pick up dogs that have been transported up from shelters down south. “He gets to see them firsthand; that’s how we got Ziggy,” says Linda. She is referring to their most recent adoption from RCHS, a Jack Russell terrier, but the Haserts have also adopted other pets over the course of the last 25 years, including a Brittany Spaniel mix named Morgan, a yellow lab named Molly and two cats. “All of them have been wonderful and they each have enriched our lives,” she says. Mark and Mara Schiff of Rutland have also been volunteering at RCHS for a long time—15 to 20 years. They began volunteering as a way to keep animals in their lives after freeing up time for travel. They began with fostering a cat named Kalani, who they eventually adopted and soon found themselves with Lillian, a second cat with epilepsy. They now help out at RCHS events. Ron Jacobs of Rutland is a more recent volunteer, having started almost two years ago. He, too, has always been an animal lover, especially of cats. He mainly works cleaning the cat room and tells the story of a special cat named Dora that has since been adopted. He remembers how she used to sit on a shelf in the cat room and would suddenly fly on all fours to land on his shoulder. “It was hilarious. She was a real sweetheart,” he says. Each of these volunteers encourages others who are interested to “just do it,” says Mara Schiff. “It’s probably Rutland Magazine
the best opportunity I’ve ever had to give back.” Jacobs acknowledges, “It is a really good feeling. I get home and I’m tired. It feels good once you’re done. It’s fun and everybody is so very nice. They are just a great bunch of people.” RCHS employs a small staff of approximately five full and five part-time employees, and has approximately 120 active volunteers. These volunteers do everything from helping clean and care for the animals at the shelter to fostering, walking dogs, socializing cats, and helping with mailings, events, TV shows and graphics. The shelter takes in approximately 1,300 to 1,400 animals each year, mostly dogs and cats, but other small animals such as gerbils, rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and birds. Saradarian also notes that approximately 25 percent of dogs that come into shelters are purebreds, so she encourages those who love a specific breed not to rule out shelter adoptions. RCHS has been in existence for 60 years, having started in 1959. Its first location was on Ed Wheeler’s Pittsford farm. “He was our first humane agent and his cows would keep the shelter animals warm,” says Saradarian. The shelter moved to its present location in 1967, chosen because of its proximity to Wheeler’s property. There have been a number of additions and modifications over the years. The present shelter allows a visiting room specifically for dogs and a fenced-in area where prospective adopters can spend time with the animals. There is also a visiting room for cats and two community cat rooms. In addition to four outside exercise pens, the shelter has an area for taking dogs on walks. “People can have time to play with the pets and get to know their personalities,” says Saradarian. RCHS is funded through adoptions, fundraising, and donations. Approximately 75 percent of the aniSummer 2019
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Gratitude IN EVERYONE’S LIFE, THERE IS A DATE THAT STANDS OUT AMONGST THE REST. An event, which we never forget and changes us forever. For parent and author Kris Francoeur, that date is October 9, 2013. The last time Kris saw her son Sam alive was in the magic light of autumn as he walked away with his grandfather to spend the night at his grandparents’ home. The last words she heard were, “I love you.” Twenty-year-old Sam died that night from an accidental overdose by placing a fentanyl patch inside his mouth, a narcotic that had killed three other young people in Addison County a couple weeks prior to Sam’s death. A parent burying a child is not the natural order of life events. When it happens, the parents and surviving siblings are changed. A shade comes down in their lives and although the initial rawness of loss subsides, the shade never goes up again. Francoeur first thought she would write about the opioid crisis that has seized Vermont and communities across the country. Instead, she chose to write Facebook posts about Sam for 30 months following his death. It helped her with the never-ending grief that goes with burying a child and her challenge to try and find gratitude in life again. Through the Facebook posts and outpouring of love and support from her friends and family, she would learn Sam had touched so many people. A Facebook post on December 29, 2013 reads: “Yesterday,
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I was thankful to share an amazing dinner and a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with Paul. Today, I am thankful for an afternoon spent with Emily and Allie…Again, I will say how absolutely amazing Sam’s group of friends is, and how thankful we are that they are still part of our lives.” Following the encouragement of her friends, Francoeur decided to turn her posts and memories into a book. In February 2019, the book Of Grief, Garlic and Gratitude: Returning to Hope and Joy From a Shattered Life — Sam’s Love Story was brought out by Morgan James Publishing. Driving up Route 7 north to the home of the author and her husband Paul for my interview, I passed some of the places their son Sam had been over his short lifetime: the farms where Sam found his joy in nature and the world of plants and vegetables; Otter Valley Union High School where he and his brother Ben performed with Walking Stick Theatre; Leicester Central School that he attended as an elementary student and often went back to visit; and the hill that his mother drove up coming back from her work in Rutland to their home. Francoeur remembered that everyday at 4 p.m. Sam would call to check in and ask about her day. And now, there would be no more calls and no more days. “We know that Sam died from an 56
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At the time of his death, Sam finally had his diagnosis, was seeing a counselor and had prescription medicine for the disorder. But Francoeur had to find help in New Hampshire, because Vermont had a waiting list of up to nine months for adolescents seeking care. Francoeur has a few passages in her memoir about the mental health system and how too many rules and regulations are jeopardizing young people’s lives. She is set to do a book tour and talks throughout Vermont. During those public events, she will address the issue of drug addiction throughout the state. “I hope that when people decide to talk about a junkie or an addict, that they don’t limit their view. Everyone, no matter who they are, what they eat or what they do, is worthy of love. I try to make that connection every day,” she added. The family continues many of the traditions that they shared with Sam especially around the holidays. He was an outdoor person who loved gardening, animals and nature. Nature has become a major way that the Francoeurs honor Sam, including planting a garlic patch from the bulbs he grew. “He loved to hang out with chickens, especially Fluffy, who we kept as a pet. It was sad when Fluffy died, because the chicken had been one of our connections to Sam,” his mother explained. Alpacas also reside on the family's property. Sam’s dad tells the story of how one day Sam and his friends took one of their sheep for a ride, because he looked bored. They arrived at Otter Valley Union High School with the animal strapped in the backseat of the car and the radio blaring. The family still has a small herd of alpacas, a flock of chickens and several hives of bees. At the celebration of Sam’s life, his parents said, “Let’s be realistic. Sam was not a saint, and he would guffaw at the thought of anyone saying he was. He could be loud, sloppy, opionated to a fault, and sometimes Rutland Magazine
a little smelly. He could NOT hang a towel to dry or shut a light off. He killed cell phones with amazing regularity… Having said that, no one who knew Sam would ever deny that he was the kindest, most accepting individual they had ever known. Sam led the family in teaching us all how to accept differences of opinions, differences of philosophies, of looks, and reminded us when we needed it that love is what matters.” Besides her memoir, Francoeur has published three romance novels with Solstice Publishing: More Than I Can Say, That One Small Omission and The Phone Call using her pen name, Anna Belle Rose, in honor of her grandmother. She also enjoys spinning the alpaca fiber into yarn. You can contact the author at: www. authorkfrancoeur.com, Twitter: @ KFAnnaBelleRose and www.facebook. com/authorkfrancoeur Of Grief, Garlic and Gratitude is available as an e-book, in bookstores and
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I NEVER KNEW WHAT MY FRENCH-CANADIAN GREATGRANDFATHER CYRILLE LUSSIER LOOKED LIKE. My mother told fond stories about him, portraying him as a kind man with a big sense of humor who looked at the world with a wry gaze. One story featured the two of them sitting at a holiday dinner table set with candles. She was his co-conspirator as he whispered to her, “We gonna eat in the dark, Bluebird?” Another story reflected on his busy work life as a mason. Juggling demands for his time could be challenging. He reported telling one potential customer that they would have to wait until he was less busy. “I got too many flat irons on the stove,” he said. He had a horse named Dick, and was very comfortable with equine transportation. My mother recounted the story of what happened one day when he was driving his new automobile into his garage and forgot the technique of stopping. As he drove through the back of the garage, he was hollering, “Whoa! Whoa!” Cyrille loved to fish. He bought land on Lake Amherst in Plymouth, Vermont, about 20 miles from his house on Church Hill in Woodstock. He worked on building a camp for months in 1910, using salvage windows and even salvaged cupboards and doors. He applied his masonry skills, creating a smooth stucco finish over the lathe inside and outside. At some point after the completion of the camp, he got tired of the noise of his friends and relations and added on a room of his own, complete with a fieldstone chimney he built. When he got tired of being with everyone, he would go into this room and shut the door. From my own research, I learned some of the specifics of Cyrille’s life. When he was 19, he immigrated to Vermont from Quebec about 1869. There was good reason for young men to leave Quebec at this period. The economy there was in rough shape and many farmers and their families struggled to make a livSummer 2019
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events that also include tea parties for special occasions and a Full Moon Party in October. of the Beneficiaries have included The Mentor Connector, Turning Point, the animal shelter, the Boys & Girls Club, Rutland County Court Diversion and Restorative Justice Center and the Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter. Sweck also serves on the board of the Homeless Prevention Center. Five Elements is planning another large fundraiser in 2020 and the staff is busy working on its theme. For research purposes and enjoyment, I was offered two treatments at Five Elements during my interview for the article. The beginning of my spa treatment started in the Relaxation Room, which is also called the Sangha Room. In the Buddhist tradition, Sangha is a word meaning assembly, company or community. I nestled into one of the couches, facing
a sun-filled window and was offered tea and a piece of chocolate. Before the treatment began, I had to fill out a short form addressing which areas of my body needed the most attention that day. The person guiding me through these two treatments was Theresa Tool. The Sangha Sole Soak is described as a gentle and grounding mini-treatment focused on the feet, offering a sensory experience for up to four friends, or in tranquil solitude. I slipped my feet into a soothing hot stone foot bath for a relaxing soak. The tension melted away and I felt my whole body begin to come back into balance. Healing essential oils were rhythmically applied to key pulse points on my neck, ankles, toes and soles of my feet. Tool then ushered me into another quiet space for my facial, where the Rutland Magazine
air was ripe with wonderful scents. The facial is called the NourishAyurvedic facial massage. The products the staff uses for this treatment are made by Solavedi Organics. The holistic facials address premature aging and wrinkles as well as sensitive skin, with treatments specifically designed for the individual. The facial also includes shoulder, hand and a foot massage. Many of the products used are based on herbs and natural elements, which also go under the umbrella of “medicinal” because of the healing properties. Other services at the Five Elements Salon and Day Spa include manicures and pedicures, cuts and color, hair treatments and waxing, Reiki, and integrated positional therapy. IPT is a comprehensive program of recovery for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain that is safe, effective and gentle. Vickie Gillhouse who trained with Lee Albert, the developer of IPT at the Kripalu School of Yoga and Health, takes appointments on Mondays at Five Elements. Other offerings include Meditation, Chakra classes and other like knowledge taught by Lina Hanson, Stephanie Jones & Frances Mcmanus. There is also a large selection of varied facials, body massages (single, couples and maternity) in addition to Spa Packages and Wedding Packages. The new Relaxation Room is where wedding groups and other parties have a place to relax, visit, take a catnap and enjoy tea or a bubbly drink between treatments. Comfy robes and slippers are provided for the guests. Five Elements offers specials on treatments each month and a variety of different classes throughout the year. For more information on the Five Elements Salon and Day Spa, visit their website: www.fiveelementsdayspa.com. Appointments can be scheduled by dropping by the salon or calling: (802) 773-8005. Summer 2019
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of plants waiting to beautify home gardens, and the enticing array of local and regional foods. And of course, there is the anticipation of strawberry season, when the fields open to folks who love to pick their own berries. “Wood’s is built on a solid foundation of quality and how we work with people,” says Jon Satz, owner with his wife Courtney. “We built on the model of the Wood family, adding more diversity in the market based on what we grow. People’s tastes are always changing but there are always the things they crave from a farmstand; corn, tomatoes and strawberries are the bread and butter. Most of what is sold is what we grow. We added a greenhouse to the business and have early, soil-grown tomatoes.” The farm property came into the Wood family in 1890. “It was a typical ‘everything farm,” says Satz. “In the 1920s, it became more and more of a market garden. The soil is very light and workable. There was a farm market, restaurant, gas station and cabins. People used to come from the Great City of Rutland to stay for the 78
weekend.” The adjacent pond, known for its pink water lilies is Jones Mill Pond, named for a mill that once operated across the road. Pink and white lilies showed up in the 1950s, introduced by the Wood family, and it was the pinks that took hold. The 1950s were also the years the Wood family made a gradual move to vegetables and strawberries, making it into much of what it is now. “Customers say, ‘I remember staying here as a kid,’” Satz says. “They remember Mrs. Wood jumping into the pond.” Some of the cabins are still in town, used in a variety of ways. Satz has a background in farming that began in the late 1980s in western Massachusetts in Hatfield. “I fell into it,” he recalls. “In my early 20s, I was working for someone and fell in love with it. Opportunity knocked on my door. The person lent me their land and I went with it. I learned from my neighbors and from seed catalogs. I partnered with my neighbor and grew the business, selling wholesale and at farmers’ markets. It was all organic farming.” Rutland Magazine
The challenges of renting land and not building equity pushed him to explore other options. He worked in Vershire, Vermont running a farm at a school. While doing carpentry jobs, he started looking for land in the 1990s. He came across the Wood’s property early in his search but it took several years and help from the Vermont Land Trust to make owning the farm possible. Satz bought the property from Bob and Sally Wood; the year 2000 was his first season. Courtney Satz grew up in Florence. There is an old photo of her as a kid shopping with her family for pumpkins at Wood’s. Her background is graphic design. “She does everything,” her husband says. “She is behind the scenes making things run smoothly and working great. That includes accounting, the greenhouses, the farmstand and communications.” Between what land is owned and rented, Wood’s Market Garden has crop land of 50 to 60 acres. Thirty to forty acres are in vegetables and fruit, and there are also acres in soil building crops. “In the middle of Summer 2019
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summer, we have up to 20 people working in the fields and farmstand,” Satz says. “We have a core crew. We take enormous pleasure in the good, solid people.” Part of the farm family are foreign workers in the fields who have temporary visas through the H-2A program.” Wood’s Market Garden follows a cycle each year, opening about the first week of May with bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, pottery and other items. About a month later, the offerings segue into food. Strawberries hit from midJune into early July. Later on, in late July and early August, ever-bearing strawberries are ready. In addition to onsite sales, the market sells to the Middlebury Co-op and a couple of off-farm CSAs. “We couldn’t be more thankful,” Satz reflects. “We have an incredible crew and the same with the community supporting the farmstand and what we do.” Rutland Magazine
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MAYBE JACK STAHURA WILL JOIN THE PEACE CORPS SOME DAY, TRAVEL TO FAR-OFF LANDS AND HELP PEOPLE WITH LIFE-SAVING HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. But for now, the Rutland High School senior is making a world of difference in his own back yard, at the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County, located in a former downtown
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bank building on Merchants Row. Stahura, 18, first started going there last year to fulfill community service requirements for a Global Studies class. But he made so many friends and enjoyed the work so much that he’s kept going back on his own, to volunteer with the site’s busy afterschool program. 83
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“The first day I came through the door I saw all these kids running around,” Stahura said. “I immediately got a smile on my face. There was a really positive energy, everyone was just laughing and having fun. That’s where it all started. “I had no idea what the Boys & Girls Club was like when I started,” he said. “I quickly learned that it’s a wonderful place to come after school. It’s really humbled me as a person because I have opportunities that some of these kids may never have as they grow up. It’s shown me how lucky and fortunate I’ve been.” The club is open each weekday after school from 3-6:30 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. five days per week in summer. “On a normal basis we have 22 to 25 kids, 5 to 12 years old,“ Unit Director Courtney Santor said. “It’s a place for them to feel safe, have homework support and enjoy experiences they wouldn’t have otherwise. We’re also one of the only after-school programs that provides dinner every night.”
The unique setting is a beehive of activity, with colorful artwork on the walls and a variety of games for kids to choose from. But the first thing that catches a visitor’s eye is the old bank’s huge steel vault door that’s left open, secured in place. The tiny enclosure that once held thousands of dollars is now a storage space for children’s supplies. “It’s cool, it adds character to the building,” Santor said. Outings run the gamut, depending on the time of year, and include everything from ice skating and movies to rock climbing, hikes and trips to a local pool. “Jack has been tremendous, he’s been amazing,” Santor said. “At first I wasn’t expecting much from a high school kid. I was just expecting him to come in and help with the kids a little bit. But he’s gone above and beyond. He’s gained the trust of the kids. A lot of kids prefer talking to him. A lot of them live in single-mother households and don’t have a male figure in their lives. Jack has become that to Rutland Magazine
them, even as a high school student. It’s incredible.” The experience has opened Stahura’s eyes to all kinds of career possibilities and ways he can make the world a better place, both through actions and as a well-liked role model. He plans to attend Clarkson University this fall and has already begun exploring opportunities to get involved with a Boys & Girls Club in that area as well. As an engineering student, he’s well-suited to helping kids with math problems and similar fun activities. “Playing Legos is one of the best parts of this job,” Stahura said. “These kids have crazy imaginations. It’s fun to see what ideas pop out of their heads. They’ll build a sword or make zombies out of Lego blocks. Who thinks to do that?” He’s developed an especially close bond by mentoring one young boy who was having trouble with math. So Stahura helped him with the multiplication table. “Now he speeds through the times table,” Stahura said. “He has had a positive impact in my life because he has made my time at the Boys & Girls Club more fun than I could ever imagine. I didn’t realize how much the boy was truly impacting my life until I was handed a picture that he’d drawn in school of him and me. He was very excited to show me the picture, which showed that I really was making a difference.” Stahura’s parents, Elizabeth and Peter, can’t help noticing how Jack’s volunteer work has helped with his personal development as a young man. “Before Jack started working at the Boys & Girls Club we would always see glimpses of his gentle kindness to kids,” Elizabeth Stahura said. “When he first started volunteering there, he wouldn’t say too much when he came home. But as time went on Jack would tell us the jokes kids told him and yes, they were funny! In his junior year, a little boy Summer 2019
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was waiting by the door of the club waiting for Jack to get there after school. We truly believe this is when Jack first realized the impact his being there was having on kids. He's a wonderful role model and we are so proud of him. “They've helped him grow and mature as a young adult who loves what he does,” Stahura’s mom said. “This is why he wanted to go back this year. Peter and I see it as Jack needing them as much as they need Jack.” His commitment to helping others has paid dividends in ways he never expected. As a high school freshman and sophomore, Stahura participated in lacrosse, football, soccer and track. “Halfway through my sophomore year I decided I wasn’t going to do sports in college, so I wanted to focus my efforts and energy on something else,” he said. “That was volunteer86
ing. It was a good choice because my grades improved from having more free time by not doing sports. I feel like my life has definitely been a lot better. Instead of devoting all your energy toward something just for fun, you can devote your energy toward something that helps you achieve a greater goal.” Clarkson University admissions personnel must think so, too. When reviewing Stahura’s college application, they were so impressed with his volunteer work that they awarded him a scholarship, to help defray the cost of going there. During the school year, Stahura has been going to the Boys & Girls Club each Tuesday and Thursday after school. But it’s hard to believe he actually has free time because he’s also involved with a high school Key Club on Wednesdays, and works at a local restaurant Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
“Actually the restaurant is a great opportunity to get school work done because I host, so I seat people and read assignments in between,” he said. “It’s a pretty good deal and the Maniery family has been great to me and supportive of my schedule.” Stahura’s contributions to the Boys & Girls Club are so welcome and valuable that he’s been offered a paid seasonal job this summer. “Children lose most of their learning in summer, so we try to combat that with a little bit of reading here and there,” Santor said. “That’s also when we go swimming and hiking.” Rutland schools also provide an after-school program called Tapestry. But Santor said some children prefer the Boys & Girls Club as a switch from their daily school setting. Throughout the year, kids are also offered an early drug and alcohol prevention course split into two groups Rutland Magazine
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for 5-8 and 9-12 year olds. “A lot of these kids live in very difficult situations,” Santor said. “Some live in foster care, some have parents with addiction issues and some have been abused. Having this safe place to go, and adults that will pay attention and be that stability in their lives is extremely important. As a kid I went through a lot of the stuff they’re going through. So it’s been my mission to help kids in that situation and show them that just because you’re in it now doesn’t mean it’s going to be your entire life.” Stahura, too, has played a major role in opening children’s eyes to a bright future. “While I didn’t go to the Boys and Girls Club as a young kid, I am so glad that it is here for kids and their families who need the wonderful environment it provides,” he said. “Parents enter with smiles, kids leave with full bellies and I get to leave knowing I’ve helped someone today. I would like to let all the parents who bring their children here know that they all have amazing children.”
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THE UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH OF POULTNEY IN EAST POULTNEY HAS BEEN GIVEN A PLEDGE BY THE FOUNDATION FOR SACRED PLACES, A GRANTING SOURCE FOR ACTIVE CHURCHES. This foundation will match by 100% the first $100,000 raised by the church. Additional funds realized will be matched at 50%. This is an incredibly encouraging move. This venerable church suffers, as do many Vermont churches. The congregation is small though slowly growing. Funds for building upkeep have diminished greatly. “The Meeting House on the Green”, as it is also called, has not had the needs of its handsome exterior met. The detailed wooden decorations and the entire “envelope” need
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of members to visit potential donors. In its favor, the building is an icon. It has been used by the Vermont Department of Tourism in a photo for a promotional poster. In the first few months faith was justified, and the initial $100,000 was achieved. As of early 2019 a $20,000 grant is promised from the Vermont State Department of Historic Preservation. Additionally, the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation has given $10,000. Founded by a woman with ties to Castleton, this latter foundation is specific to efforts in the larger Castleton area. With other gifts these funds, when matched, are nearing $300,000. In the early 1800s, the citizens of Poultney hired Elisha Scott of Tolman, Connecticut, to build a Baptist Church and Town Meeting House in the center of the town green. The village was growing. There existed a space for public meetings, but more was needed. The plans for the new structure were elegant, coming from The Country Builder’s Assistant by Asher Benjamin. His book is credited with bringing the Greek influence to our shores. This pattern book universally used by carpenters and builders of homes and churches contained plans based on the careful mathematical measurements of proportions embodied in ancient Greek architecture. Made appropriate for wood instead of the original stone, this became the Federal style. The Baptist Church has been called “the finest example of Rutland Magazine
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RUTLAND COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET The Rutland County Farmers’ Market sets up in Depot Park on Merchants Row in the heart of downtown Rutland on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Consumers and farmers interact with one another as all of the products are sold by the people that produce them. Shop for everything from produce to specialty and prepared foods to baked goods to cheeses. Plants are also available. This direct communication between consumers and producers is crucial to the thriving localvore movement gaining momentum throughout Vermont. For more information visit rcfmvt.org or call (802) 773-4813. VERMONT FARMERS MARKET The Vermont Farmers Market sets up in Depot Park on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Along with agricultural and food products this market features hand-produced crafts and health/beauty items. For more information visit Vtfarmersmarket.org FAIR HAVEN FARMERS’ MARKET The Fair Haven Farmers Market sets up on the Green in the center of town on Thursdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. from June 7 to October 25. The outdoor market features baked goods, meats, vegetables, maple products, organic foods and more. For more information about this market visit vtlakesregionchamber.com or call (855) 265-8600. RUTLAND FREE LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALES This summer, the Rutland Free Library at 10 Court Street is the site of several book sales in the basement of the building. The sales are organized by the Friends of the Rutland Library and the proceeds help support the library's collections and activities. The June sale is Friday, June 7th from Summer 2019
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CROWLEY BROTHERS ROAD RACE The 43nd annual Crowley Brothers Memorial 10K Road Race steps off on Sunday June 9 with point-topoint courses running from Proctor to Rutland. The day begins at 8:00 a.m. in front of the OMYA corporate headquarters at 61 Main Street in Proctor. Challenges and opportunities for the entire family include the signature 10K race, a 13.1-mile Half Marathon, a 10K relay, a 5K run, a 5K walk, a Corporate Challenge walk, and a children's downtown walk. The day's fun includes the awards presentation, vendors, a post party and live entertainment. Registration and runners’ packets are issued on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from the Rutland Middle School on Library Avenue in Rutland. For more information contact crowleyroadrace.com RELAY FOR LIFE OF RUTLAND COUNTY Remembering loved ones, honoring survivors and raising money to help the American Cancer Society (ACS) make a global impact fighting cancer is the purpose of the 2019 Rutland County Relay for Life, held Saturday, June 15th at the Vermont State Fairgrounds on South Main Street in Rutland. Registration for the signature fundraising event for ACS is held at 12:00 noon with official start at 1:00 p.m. Tickets for the basket raffle and luminaria sales open at noon under the grandstands. At 9:00 p.m., luminaria are lit in a ceremony remembering cancer victims. The teams camp
out for the night at the fairgrounds site in decorated tents. The ending ceremony is held the next morning on Sunday, June 16th at 8:00 a.m. The annual community-based event brings together people dedicated to the fight against cancer to raise money for research and patient care. Cancer survivors, family members and friends, and business groups form teams that take turns walking around the fairground's race track. Food and items related to the event available. For more information contact (404) 653-8079. VERMONT ADAPTIVE CHARITY RIDE Formerly the Long Trail Century Ride, the 2019 Vermont Adaptive Charity Ride is an all-day cycling event on Saturday, June 22nd and a morning ride on Sunday, June 23rd to raise funds to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. This event, now in its ninth year, pedals out from the Long Trail Brewery grounds in Bridgewater on Saturday, June 22nd. Routes of 100, 60, and 20 miles, along with a familyfriendly 5K, kick off the day while a festival and party with barbecue, live music, farmers market vendors, a silent auction and activities for children are held in the afternoon. The next morning, there is a mountain bike “Snowshed Session” at the Killington Snowshed Trails in Killington. The Adaptive Charity Ride raises money to help provide year-round sports and recreational programming and equipment to allow people with disabilities to enjoy outdoor activities and sports. For people who don't want to cycle but would like to contribute to the benefit, tickets for the party only are available at the door. For more information about June registration visit charityride.vermontadaptive.org
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may be purchased the day of the tour at the Mount Holly Library at the Belmont crossroads in Belmont. Children under 12 are free. For more information call (802) 259-3707. 94TH ANNUAL ST. JAMES FAIR Bargains galore, good food and live music set the stage for the 94th Annual St. James Episcopal Church Fair in Woodstock on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The choice of items is bounteous, including antiques, white elephants, linens and fabrics, toys and games, books, home décor, sports equipment, furniture, plants and flowers, CDs and records, large and small rummage, art and frames, arts and crafts, and baked goods. Proceeds go to help families in need. Donations of items for the Fair are accepted at the church Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (802) 457-1727. (Not accepted are clothing, computers, large appliances, mattresses, skis and anything broken or moldy.) SUMMER SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, EAST POULTNEY On Saturday, August 10th, in conjunction with the Poultney Historical Society's East Poultney Day, the historical St. John's Episcopal Church will hold a Service of Evening Prayer with hymns. The service, led by the Reverend William A. Davidson, starts at 4:00 p.m. and includes Scripture, prayer and singing in the lyrical Welsh language. Accompaniment is with the original 1860s hand-pumped organ played by a local musician. After the service, light refreshments are available in the garden, weather permitting. For more information contact the Reverend William A. Davidson at (518) 499-1850 or Ida Mae Johnson at (802) 287-9744.
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ART IN THE PARK FINE ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL SHOW The Chaffee Art Center hosts the 58th set of Art in the Park FineArt and Craft Festival weekends for 2019. The summer event is held on Saturday, August 10h and Sunday, August 11th. Show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Local artists organize displays for sale in rows of tents set up in the Main Street Park at the junction of Routes 4 and 7 in Rutland. Fine arts and crafts of all types, from jewelry to paintings to pottery to one-of-a-kind artistic creations, fill the booths. There is food, music, craft demonstrations, interactive crafts experiences and activities for children rounding out the event. All gate donations go to sponsor the Chaffee Arts Center's exhibitions, art education classes, and community outreach programs. For more information call (802) 773-0356 or visit www.chaffeeartcenter.org ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS Recognized as one of the first agricultural fairs of the season, Addison County Fair & Field Days is held from Tuesday, August 6th through Saturday, August 10th in New Haven. The event promises a rollicking time of old-fashioned fun, along with spectacles such as demolition derbies. Places to visit include the Dairy Palace Arena, Twist-O-Wool Guild Tent, poultry tent, handmowing area, antique equipment buildings, home and garden center, and children's barnyard to name a few. Rides, livestock shows, demonstrations, food tents, tractor pulls and other entertainment keep fairgoers hopping. For more information visit addisoncountyfielddays.com or call (802) 545-2557. VERMONT OPEN FARM WEEK From Friday, August 9th through Thursday, August 15th , farmers across Vermont welcome the public Summer 2019
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VERMONT STATE FAIR In its 174th year, the Vermont State Fair is one of the oldest state fairs in the nation. Held from Tuesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 17 at 175 South Main Street in Rutland, the fair offers entertainment, carnival games, rides, events, concerts, a demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, culinary exhibits, a 4-H building, a maple sugar barn, a dairy barn, and grandstand attractions. Ground shows scheduled at various times throughout the day are among other entertainment. Gate fare varies depending on the day. For more information visit vermontstatefair.org or call (802) 775-5200.
WALLINGFORD DAY 2019 A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
JULY 20 —VILLAGE OF WALLINGFORD Wallingford Day 2019 revives and renews a yearly tradition of bringing together our community and our neighbors to celebrate our town with outdoor activities and local food and entertainment. Wallingford Day 2019 planned activities include a softball tournament, pet show, lawn games, face painting, touch a truck, storytelling, crafts and more! The Wallingford Conservation Commission will have a hot dog cookout and fun SCHEDULE outdoor exploration activities in Stone Meadow Park, Townwide Tag Sale a natural area that includes woods, a meadow, and a 8 am–11am lake, adjacent to the festivities. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians and dancers from the Cast Softball games Off 8s. Recreation Area There will be local vendors selling crafts, food, and 9 am–12 pm farm produce. Community organizations taking part in Vendors, activities, the day include Let's Grow Kids, Rights and Democracy games, music (registering voters), Rutland Area NAACP, Rutland Free Recreation Area Clinic, Wonderfeet Children's Museum, Girl Scouts, and 12 pm–4 pm the local high school's Interact service club. The day will end with a fireworks display over the town rec fields. BBQ dinner and music Follow the Wallingford Day facebook page (https:// 5 pm–8 pm www.facebook.com/wallingfordday) to get updates, Fireworks contact the organizers at wallingfordday@gmail.com Recreation Area if you have questions, or are interested in yourself or 9 pm your business being involved in any way.
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MUSIC IS KING OF THE MOUNTAINS DURING THE ANNUAL KILLINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL. This summer, from June 29-July 27 at 7 p.m. at Ramshead Lodge Killington Resort, music lovers will converge for the annual Music in the Mountains concert season. The festival is a setting for learning and a place where concertgoers see world-class talent in an intimate venue. There will also be a 2019 Young Artist Series, held at Ramshead Lodge at 7 p.m. on Fridays, July 5, 12 and 19; on Wednesday, July 24; and Thursday, July 25. Additonal concerts will take place at noon at the Rutland Free
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Now in its 37th season, the Killington Music Festival, a nonprofit organization, is the only resident professional classical music organization in central Vermont. Each summer, students gather at Killington from institutions such as the Juilliard School of Music, Boston Conservatory, The New England Conservatory, The Manhattan School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, Eastman School of Music and the University of Arizona. Musicians come to the area to play chamber music and to teach students. For more information about buying tickets and for a concert schedule, visit killingtonmusicfestival.org.
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