MOU NTA I N TIMES Vol. 50, No. 26 Independent, disentangled, liberated, unbound, FREE! June 30 - July 6, 2021 Police closing in on big bangs in Killington By Curt Peterson Killington Police chief Whit Montgomery said their dispatcher has had numerous complaints over the past two weeks about “very loud explosions somewhere in town.” “The complaints have been on-going,” Montgomery told the Mountain Times. “The explosions will occur for a couple of days, then it will be quiet for a couple, then start up again.” He said there is still a question about the size and type of devices being used, but it’s “something much different CELEBRATE than fireworks,” he said. “You can hear it all over town. And INDEPENDENCE DAY! the sound echoes off the mountain, making it difficult to Enjoy the holiday pinpoint the source.” weekend and celebrate A few years ago, some people were setting off earth- the Fourth on Sunday, shaking amounts of Tannerite, an explosive used for firearms with parades, fireworks target practice. When struck by a bullet, a small amount of the community festivals. material blows up a charge, indicating the shooter has had a Page 14 direct hit. In larger amounts, the explosions can be both noisy By Jerry LeBlond and potentially dangerous. Curious neighbors Montgomery said Tannerite might be a possibility in this A resident near downtown Rochester discovered two fox kits have moved in under the porch. situation, but he would only be guessing at this point. “I can tell you it’s nothing you can buy locally,” he said. “It’s certainly louder than anything like that. It could even be dynamite.” Mendon home values jump after Judging by the locations where most complaints origi- nated, the investigation has narrowed the source of the “big first reappraisal in 16 years bangs” down to one or two properties off West Hill Road. By Ethan Weinstein “We’ve had anonymous tips from townspeople that have Earlier this year, the town of of my lot that is in Mendon, praiser at the New England helped us zero in on the source and location,” Montgomery Mendon performed property and the value was reappraised Municipal Resource Center By Brooke Geery said. “People don’t want to give their names for fear of retri- reappraisals for the first time from $300 to $4,600 (over explained that this is typi- bution. After all, we are talking about explosives.” in 16 years, and the increased 15x increase),” wrote Daniel cally a misconception. “I don't NEW SKATE SHOP He said the Killington Police Dept. is very close to appre- assessments have blindsided Hebert. His post garnered over think property owners under- OPENS DOWNTOWN hending the responsible party. some residents. 100 comments, many by other stand that an increase in value Arson will focus on Explosion > 7 “I estimate that 95% of the dismayed Mendon residents. may not lead to an increase fostering a young skate properties went up in this re- Asked about the anger in taxes. As assessors, we do community. appraisal,” said Mendon Town surrounding this widespread not concern ourselves with Page 18 State: 'Personal fireworks are illegal' Assessor Spencer Potter. increased valuation, Potter taxes; our job is to determine " In Vermont all fireworks (not including sparklers Some homeowners took responded by email saying, values. But as values increase, and other novelty smoke devices) are illegal except for to the Killington Locals+ “the public reaction to this the grand list increases; the permitted, supervised public fireworks displays," stated Facebook page to express their reappraisal is typical for budget is held steady causing the state Dept of Public Safety. "Public fireworks displays frustration. “Did anyone else reappraisals.” the tax rate to decline.” conducted by trained professionals and supervised by with Mendon property get a Public anger stems from a Clodfelter, who completed local fire departments are a good alternative to personal ridiculous increase in their belief that increased apprais- 10 reappraisal projects in 2020 fireworks use." appraised value? I have a 10 als will correspond to an and seven thus far in 2021, For more information visit firesafety.vermont.gov. square foot triangle of un- increase in property taxes. said that he is seeing value buildable swamp in the back Ed Clodfelter, senior ap- Reappraisal > 9 Amtrak returns By Tiernan Weeden to Rutland MCNEIL & REEDY By Julia Purdy TURNS 65 At 10:45 a.m., Sunday, June 27, a silver-blue-and-red The family-owned Amtrak train rolled into Rutland with celebratory blasts of business evolves the train horn. The Ethan Allen line is preparing to get back through the decadses. in business starting July 19. Several training runs began in Page 2 March, a full year after the state shut down interstate trans- portation to contain the spread of Covid-19. The Ethan Allen Express currently terminates in Rutland, providing a shuttle back and forth to New York City’s Penn Station. There are small passenger stations in Rutland and Living Castleton, and connections to points west in Schenectady and Rensselaer-Albany. ADE “Amtrak requires at least 90 days’ notice from the state, WHAT'S HAPPENING as the train service’s sponsor, to resume service. Before that THIS WEEK? happens, Amtrak crews must qualify on the route, mean- Over 200 local events! By Adam Moreira, Wikicommons ing they must familiarize or refamiliarize themselves with it Page 14 Ethan Allen Express train en route to Rutland. The service is scheduled to resume July 19. Amtrak > 11 2 • LOCAL NEWS The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 Rutland school board holds back-and-forth forum on mascot By Emma Cotton/VTDigger In the latest of a long-running back-and-forth over the Rutland High School mascot, residents addressed the Rut- land city board of school commissioners at a forum Tuesday night, June 22. “We are here at this public forum to address an issue that has been on everybody’s mind,” said board clerk Erin Shimp, who led the meeting in the absence of board chair Hurley Cavacas. About a dozen residents addressed the board to either praise or condemn a decision made last fall to abandon the former “Raider” mascot, and four wrote letters that board members read aloud. The proposal for the change “Change can be came to the board last good if change summer through a group of alumni and students, who is done with presented historical re- search showing racism in the consideration. previous mascot’s origins. Change takes By Tiernan Weedan Submitted Some confusion about Tiernan Weeden smiles with his prom date, Alexa Weaver. Pictured (l-r): John McNeil, Casey McNeil and James L. McNeil. the time of the meeting, time and which started at 5:30, caused some people courage,” McNeil & Reedy marks 65 years with to miss it, gathering after- Perone said. ward in the parking lot in anticipation of a 6:30 start three-day celebration, July 1-3 time, WCAX reported. By Victoria Gaither In February, the school board approved a new mas- “The celebration is an opportunity to see our friends and destination for quality clothing that will last for generations cot, the Rutland Ravens, picked by students through a neighbors in town. Following the pandemic, we’re excited to while providing exceptional customer service.” monthslong process. In March, city voters elected a new be fully open again, share our recently renovated shop and The McNeil & Reedy name brought Tiernan Weeden, a slate of school board members, many of whom ran on a all of the new products we’ve curated,” said Casey McNeil, senior at Granville Jr./Sr. High School in Granville, New York, Raider-centric platform. The board, with its new members, whose grandfather, James F. McNeil, and his good friend to the shop in March. He needed a suit for the prom, so his is reviewing decisions from the past six months and will George Reedy, opened the shop in their name in 1956. mother drove him to McNeil & Reedy. decide whether to reinstate the previous mascot and name. Since then, the store has been a popular fixture downtown. Weeden said, “my suit fit perfectly, and the floral tie The decision to switch has become one of the larg- Owners John McNeil and James L. McNeil run the store matched really well with my date’s dress.” est sources of political tension in the city since the fall. It today, with help from James’s son, Casey McNeil. It’s that kind of service that they are known for. prompted outcry from area residents who want to keep the Reflecting on 65 years in business, James L. McNeil said, Casey said the store not only sells men’s business and for- mascot, citing concerns about the cost of rebranding and “We are so thankful for the community support and are mal wear but sportswear, ties, shoes, even candles. “We now pride in the mascot’s local legacy. proud to have served the Rutland community for 65 years have a huge selection of lifestyle and casual clothing, gifts and Proponents of the change have said a new mascot would and are looking forward to celebrating this weekend.” accessories. We focused on local, American-made, quality be a symbol of forward progress for the city, which has been His identical twin brother, John McNeil, explained, “we goods to share with our customers.” publicly grappling with discussions about racism for years. finished a major renovation project at the shop and kept it During the three-day celebrations, the store will team up All of those opinions were on display Tuesday night. The in keeping with my father’s vision. We’re excited to share the with Barr Hill, Rutland Beer Works and Whistlepig Whisky to board did not respond to any of the speakers’ comments, updates we’ve made over the last year with the community.” bring cocktails, beer tastings, and a chance to win a gift certifi- but Shimp said that, with meetings now in person, the deci- Casey added: “My father and uncle have continued my cate. It kicks off Thursday, July 1, and ends July 3. Everyone is -in sion should not take much longer. grandfather's legacy and have truly turned the store into a vited. For more information, visit mcneilandreedy.com/65th. Mascot > 13 Construction boom keeps area contractors busy Cost and lead time of supplies as well as lack of workers create obstacles By Ethan Weinstein Here in southern Vermont, contractors Savelberg Construction in Woodstock. said contractor Greg Jenne of Jenne Con- receive. “I still don’t know when I’m going to are finding themselves busier than ever “We are extremely busy. The lumber issues struction Inc. in Bridgewater Corners. That get shingles,” he added. while lacking the resources they need to and material price increases have not slowed said, lumber prices have scared a few of his While not a new issue, a lack of work- complete projects. business down for us at all,” Maslowski said, customers to postpone their projects, he said. ers has been exacerbated by increased This spring, lumber prices soared as but that may not be the case for all contractors. Rather than issues with lumber prices, demand for construction. In addition to production declined and demand for con- a dearth of subcontractors like plumbers struction increased. The price of lumber “I had people try to take my crew by offering them more and electricians, Moore is struggling to find has fallen in recent weeks to roughly half — and keep — his construction teams. “I of its May 2021 peak, yet many construc- money and benefits, so I had to increase my pay.” had people try to take my crew by offering tion products — lumber included — are them more money and benefits, so I had to difficult to source quickly. “I have heard smaller contractors that have had contractors are now struggling with increased increase my pay,” he said. “Regarding the lumber shortage, and jobs get postponed due to material prices.” lead times. “For products like engineered All area contractors are trying to make subsequent drastic pricing increases, it has Across the country, sawmills have returned lumber, trusses, lead time is usually 4-6 the most of the construction boom as begun to move back to normal. We’re in the to operating at full capacity. Some mill owners weeks. Now, it’s 10-12,” said Jenne. long as it lasts. very early stages of the correction, however. have opened new locations to seize on the Rick Moore, who runs Moore Construction “It’s great we’re super busy. It adds more I expect it to take several months to fully increased demand. out of Killington, has had two-month lead stress, but in the meantime, the company’s correct,” said Nate Maslowski, who works for “I’m booked until summer of next year,” times on products that usually take a week to growing,” Jenne said. “It’s surreal.” The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 LOCAL NEWS • 3

By Rik Champine The Vermont State Fair at the Rutland Fairgrounds is held every year in late August. This year the 175th anniversary of The Vermont State Fair will be held Aug. 17-21. Fairs face challenges but maintain optimism for the upcoming summer season in Vermont By Justin Trombly/VTDigger By this point, Robert Congdon would have normally Some of the pool and hot tub vendors who’d normally Days Association collects yearly, fairs drew an estimated hired half the workers he seeks every year to staff the Ver- have displays at the fairgrounds “just can’t get the product,” 360,795 people in 2019. mont State Fair in Rutland. Shea said. “I think you’ll see a big change there.” There’s a belief among organizers and observers that So far, the fair-runner has only about a third of his usual Shea said the fair laid off three-quarters of its staff last turnout, while likely lower than in 2019, will be strong. 30-person crew lined up for the August event. June because of lost money “I’m very optimistic,” said “Traditionally, we’ve got tons of people contacting us [to due to the pandemic. Now, he Congdon, in Rutland, said the fairs Lawrence, the Caledonia work] by now,” Congdon said. “What we’re running into is, has concerns about the labor organizer. “Everything I hear there’s not that outreach to us.” situation too. may give people a sense of normalcy is, people are waiting for Most of Vermont’s classic fairs are returning this year Staffing is also the most after an abnormal year. And new something to do.” after being shut down during the height of the Covid-19 pressing challenge for State Rep. Carolyn Par- pandemic. Organizers are optimistic that people will be the Caledonia County Fair, moves — such as bringing back a tridge, D-Windham, who eager to return to midway rides, agricultural contests and held in August, organizer chairs the House Agriculture funnel cake. Dick Lawrence said. rodeo for the first time in decades, and Forestry Committee, said But fair organizers like Congdon say they need the “We’re short people in and hosting ventriloquist Jeff people “may have well missed public’s help in overcoming new challenges in their re- the dairy ice cream booth; the fairs and are going to be covery: Staff hiring is slower than anticipated. Longtime we’re short people in the Dunham — have built up plenty of really interested in getting vendors have closed shop. And some businesses that grandstand; we haven’t got excitement in the community. to them” — especially as an usually display their wares in the midways aren’t coming a commitment on pickup activity for kids. because of product shortages. of trash yet, security is still Organizers believe that, the “We have heard that there is a challenge getting any of light,” Lawrence said. “These are things that are concerning more people grow comfortable with in-person gatherings the big equipment dealers to the fairs,” said Jackie Folsom, us at the moment.” over the summer, the more will be likely to come to the fairs. lobbyist for the Vermont Fairs and Field Days Association. The organizer of the fair, held in Lyndon, said he is also That’ll be important for fair groups after last year’s lost “They don’t have any equipment to show.” about 20% short on vendors this year, though he’s confident income, Shea said. “We still need to have successful fairs in For instance, Folsom said, several fairs have told the the group can pick some up from other fairs. 2021 and beyond, and we’re hoping the community comes association that United Ag and Turf — a large John Deere Despite the worries, fair organizers are hopeful about out and supports us,” he said. dealer — decided not to attend their events this year. this year’s slate of events. Congdon, in Rutland, said the fairs may give people a “You go to a fair like Addison, which is really rural, Shea highlighted a common theme among organizing sense of normalcy after an abnormal year. And new moves agriculture-oriented, [and] all of the sudden you’re losing groups: The fairs will be back, but they’ll be a bit different. — such as bringing back a rodeo for the first time in de- a lot of your stuff on your midway because you don’t have Champlain Valley opted to book tribute bands, rather cades, and hosting ventriloquist Jeff Dunham — have built exhibitors,” she said. “That’s a problem.” than big-ticket touring acts, for its grandstand to avoid the up plenty of excitement in the community, he said. The Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction — the state’s risk associated with large crowds. The fair will have about “We never know what we’re really going to have,” he said, largest fair, set for late August — has had similar problems, the same number of vendors it usually does, but some of pointing to shifting factors such as weather. said Tim Shea, executive director of the event’s organizing them won’t be the same as in past years, Shea said. “But as far as what we have sensed, there is huge group, Champlain Valley Exposition. According to informal data the Vermont Fairs and Field optimism.” 4 • LOCAL NEWS The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 Camp Betsey Cox provides a home to life-long campers, celebrates summer opening together By Katherine Lazarus PITTSFORD—To say and campers will be separated by age during activity times. that the campers who go But because activities at Betsey Cox are mainly out- to Camp Betsey Cox quite doors, the restrictions are minimal. frequently return for a The biggest restriction this year is that everyone who at- follow-up year, is like saying tends must be from the U.S., which conflicts with one of the the sun is lukewarm. It’s camp’s missions: promoting world-wide diversity. There such an understatement it’s will still be blow-up globes and flags from every country a story in itself. the camp has hosted — from Southeast Asia to Europe — Take camp staff mem- lining the walls in their dining area, but not the excitement ber Angela “Angie” Willis of making friends from around the world. That will have to VanBuskirk, 46. She is not wait until the following summer. only a former camper and In the meantime, campers and VanBuskirk are getting parent to current camper ready for the summer. VanBurskirk unpacked for pre- Mya, 13, but she was even camp training 10 days ago in a rustic wood cabin canopied here as a staffer’s child for by groves of birch, ash, and, of course, sugar maples. the first five years of her life “Besides looking at the view from the garden, the pond when her parents worked at also has mountains in the background. It’s just a beautiful Betsey Cox’s brother camp, place to work,” she said. Camp Sangamon. She is Maybe that is why she and her husband, Todd, whom literally a lifer. she met at camp when he was teaching tennis and she “I keep coming back be- was a lifeguard, chose to spend their honeymoon in one cause every summer is new Submitted of the five staff cabins that dot the western side of camp, a and different in some way, Betsey Cox Campers in costume pose ready to perform in a camp play during a past summer. 10-minute walk through a path in the woods to the spring- I just love the state of Ver- fed small lake called Burr Pond — where everyone swims, mont and the people, and the experience that my daughter The multicultural atmosphere really set in when two kayaks and canoes. is going to get keeps me coming back,” said VanBuskirk, of Malcolm X’s daughters attended in 1969, and one of As well as water sports, campers will fill the arts and who is a native and current resident of Venice, Florida. them, Ilyasah Shabazz, wrote a whole chapter about crafts building, help in Right Mind Farm, their organic Her father, Don Willis, began working as the sports di- her experience in her memoir, “Growing Up X,” that was farm that produces food served in the dining hall, and at- rector at Sangamon, founded in 1922, when he was 24. He published in 2003. tend the weekly socials with Camp Sangamon. and his wife brought their baby girl with them to camp that That seemed to jumpstart a surge of kids of color com- VanBuskirk will help set up for the next few days, joining first year and — as a physical education teacher in Florida ing up from the outh to follow in her footsteps, which a staff of 50 to get ready to greet the 100 campers for the first — decided that working for a camp was a perfect summer naturally prompted diversity to be incorporated into the three weeks of official camp. VanBuskirk then heads home, job. He worked there for the next 46 years and now, at 70, is camp culture. In 2020, Byrom added a statement of com- attending only part of the 8-week camp, while Betsey Cox retired but still spends his summers at the camp oversee- mitment and action to Betsey Cox’s mission, positioning continues through Aug. 21. ing the facilities. itself as a place of “support of diversity, equity, inclusion, “It’s not that many people,” she reflected, but, perhaps Camp Director Lorrie Byrom, whose mother, Jean and action.” because of the impact it has on campers’ lives and because Davies, founded the camp in 1953 along with her husband Byrom will confront the issues of equity this summer by campers stay connected, “it feels like a big community.” Charles, noted that the VanBuskirk’s family connection to talking about the Black Lives Matter movement of the past Looking forward to this year’s session, VanBuskirk fond- the camp is replicated in many of their camp families, with couple of years. But it’s not just diversity that gets special ly remembers another staff member’s child, Hadley, who 85% of campers coming more than once. Her daughter, focus. The environment has also been an important edu- had joined the drama program. “It’s neat to see which kids Devri, is now with her at the helm, while her son, Jed, cational component at the camp. end up on the stage and to watch them from when they’re directs Camp Sangamon for Boys. “We want girls to find their voices and take a stand on tiny to getting that confidence to stand up and act in front Like most summer camps geared toward kids, Betsey Cox issues important to them,” Lorrie said. of everybody.” puts fun and outdoor activities as a focal point, yet they add Although not politically affiliated, Byrom said she does With another summer of excitement set to unfold at something unique with a specific aim to embrace diversity. “align with care for the planet.” In fact, every summer, Betsey Cox, it’s not surprising that VanBuskirk said she first-year "Mugwump" teen leaders each gives a “morally hopes “to be here forever, just like my dad.” LOCAL PEOPLE. courageous” speech about topics spanning a range of issues, such LOCAL SERVICE. as saving the oceans, climate change and stress in schools. This summer, kids can look Home Comfort – All season long! forward to learning about diversity through a meeting at the camp with an Abenaki elder. They will go to the Clemmons BEAT THE HEAT! Family Farm, an African Ameri- Get on the schedule for an air conditioning can owned farm in Charlotte, to or Mini Split AC Unit Installation. discover the magic of preserving, empowering and building in a % % multicultural artist community. 0 Down - 0 Interest But “camp is not school,” For up to 36 months Byrom said. “Fun is first, and the learning is embedded.” After closing the camp last summer because of the pandem- ic, the exploring and fun is set to return on June 27. Byrom will welcome kids back to the phone-free respite that will Call us now at 866-326-0535 have a few pandemic holdovers: Submitted Hand sanitizer is in every cabin, A camper kisses one of the resident chickens at the Bestsey Cox working farm. The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 LOCAL NEWS • 5

KILLINGTON Gov. Scott is confident Vermonters FOOD SHELF can celebrate Fourth safely Eligible and unvaccinated drops below 1,000 By Hannah Laga Abram Covid-19 may have put eligible Vermonter’s had Canadians having received at offering walk-in vaccine our lives on hold, but we received at least one dose of least one dose of the vaccine. appointments, said Dr. sure are ahead of schedule the vaccine, with 72.3% fully Scott said he could only Mark Levine, state com- getting back to them. missioner of health. He Gov. Phil Scott’s Vermont “After 16 long, miserable months, added that as the summer We are stocked with nonperishable food, paper goods Forward Plan, which the Vermonter’s can feel safe celebrating progresses, fair grounds & cleaning supplies. Any person in need, please call to state has been following will play host to targeted arrange a pickup. Donations accepted. Please call Nan since early this spring, Independence Day with friends and vaccination clinics, with a looked toward July 4 as an map of locations forthcom- Salamon, 422-9244 or Ron Willis, 422-3843. optimistic reopening date. family,” Scott said. ing in the next two weeks. Sherburne UCC “Little White Church,” Killington, VT Instead, the announcement “At this point there that all Covid restrictions vaccinated. Meanwhile the speculate about when the are opportunities for all would be lifted came more number of eligible Vermont- border might open, but he’s Vermonters who want a than two weeks early. And ers who have yet to receive optimistic about “late July.” vaccine to get a vaccine,” following 19 straight days of the vaccine has dropped Scott and his team Dr. Levine said. And this Table of contents new statewide virus cases in below 1,000. stressed how important is the moment to do it. “If the single digits, Scott hopes Windsor County re- vaccinations have been in anything sneaky is going to Local news ...... 2 Vermonter’s are getting ported no new coronavirus Vermont’s swift and rela- happen with this virus, it’s Police news ...... 7 ready to celebrate. case today, with 16 cases in tively painless reopening going to be in the fall and “After 16 long, miserable the past 14 days. Rutland and encouraged folks who winter months when we’re State news ...... 9 months, Vermonter’s can County also had no new have not yet gotten vacci- congregating inside again,” Opinion ...... 10 feel safe celebrating Inde- cases as of Tuesday, with six nated to do so. While pop- Dr. Levine said, adding that pendence Day with friends in the past 14 days. up clinics continue around vaccinated individuals will Calendar...... 14 and family,” Scott said in Covid trends are also the state, an increasing be protected. Puzzles ...... 16 Tuesday’s press conference. looking up on the other side number of pharmacies and For now, Scott closed: Music scene ...... 19 As of Tuesday, 81.9% of of the border, with 67.8% of primary care providers are “Happy Fourth of July!” Living ADE ...... 18 Food matters ...... 24 Brandon sewer budget passes, Pets ...... 28 Horoscopes ...... 29 Select Board puts funding decision on hold Columns ...... 30 By Neil P. Allen Classifieds ...... 34 On Monday, the Brandon Sewer Chief Operator Steve Cijka replied, Act (ARPA) funds. Atherton suggested Commission approved a $853,660 “We used to do things to the penny, and using the funds on infrastructure proj- Service directory...... 36 budget, which includes a potential fixed we always ran a deficit.” ects related to the sewer system. Guiles Real estate ...... 38 usage rate increase from $34 per quarter The budget passed 4-1 with Guiles suggested building a new garage for the to $68 per quarter. This budget is 3.04% being the sole “no” vote. highway department, increasing access less than last year’s budget. In addition, a recommendation for to broadband, or to create a revolving Brandon Town Manager Dave the town to increase the base charge loan fund for the Energy Committee to Atherton introduced the budget. “Not a from the current $150 per year to $272 allow for energy improvements. MOU NTA I N TIMES lot has changed. We moved some bud- per year was made. The usage charge of Guiles had hoped for an opportunity is a community newspaper covering Central Vermont geted items that might not be used and $13 per 1,000 gallons that aims to engage and inform as well as empower replaced it with a capital [fund] transfer.” used would not “We used to do things to the penny, community members to have a voice. According to a memo from Brandon change. The base and we always ran a deficit," said Polly Lynn Mikula ...... Editor & Co-Publisher Wastewater, “We have also in the past, charge, which is as- Jason Mikula ...... Marketing/Advertising Manager & Co-Publisher budgeted for large items that never sessed on each of the Chief Operator Steve Cijka. Ethan Weinstein ...... Assistant Editor/Office Manager happened. When we have a failure 1,190 units in town, Krista Johnston ...... Head Graphic Designer/Production of these systems, it is costly, but we covers fixed costs of the wastewater for the public to weigh in on how they Lindsey Rogers ...... Marketing/Advertising Consultant questioned whether we should budget department. would like the money spent. “I think we Millie Bache ...... Marketing/Advertising Consultant large amounts for these “what-ifs” or According to the memo, the goal was should have a community meeting to if we would be better off budgeting a to have 70% for fixed costs and 30% for decide what to do with the money.” Interested in advertising? Call 802-422-2399 steady figure to be transferred into the variable costs but wanted to keep the rate With no input from the community For classifieds/yard sales, email [email protected] sewer capital account to cover these high enough to encourage conservation at the meeting and none having come For events, email [email protected] emergency situations when they arise but also cover the loan payments with into the town manager’s office, Hopkins and remove them from the annual bud- the fixed fee. The plan is to reexamine suggested that with a lack of uptake Contributing writers: get, supplanting them with a $10,000 the rate structure annually but set the on public input that a public meeting Katy Savage Paul Holmes Sandra Dee Owens capital [account] transfer in addition structure for a five-year period. seemed unwise. However, he did invite Julia Purdy Merisa Sherman Brett Yates to the $37,000 we already do. We also Sewer Commission chair Seth the public to share their ideas with board Curt Peterson Dave Hoffenberg Kevin Theissen budgeted for five percent of each budget Hopkins asked if they needed to vote on members or the town manager. Gary Salmon Brooke Geery Robin Alberti to be transferred to the capital account the new rate structure that night or if they The board agreed to make a decision Dom Cioffi Virginia Dean Flag photo by to cover the budget aberrations.” could wait until the next commission about what to do with the funds by the Mary Ellen Shaw Ed Larson Richard Podlesney Some of the items that fall into this meeting when more clarity on the bond end of July. The update on the wifi project would be things like engineering, con- requirements would be known. They will for the downtown area was postponed to ©The Mountain Times 2021 tractors, pump station equipment, etc. bring the new rate structure at the next the next meeting. The Mountain Times • P.O. Box 183 Select Board member Tim Guiles Sewer Commission meeting. Atherton requested that the Select Killington, VT 05751 • 802-422-2399 questioned the method for doing the At the Select Board meeting, the Board address the issue of temporary Email: [email protected] budget by estimates rather than past board discussed the options for the signs by area businesses. “I talked to mountaintimes.info performance. nearly $400,000 in American Relief Plan Brandon > 7 6 • LOCAL NEWS The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 POLICE NEWS • 7

Brandon: Select Board passes sewer fund, discusses uses for ARPA monies Stolen car reported in Mendon from page 5 On Friday, June 18, at [zoning administrator] Jeff [Biasuzzi] about at the cost of $1.50 per gallon. Last year, the roughly 9 a.m., troopers this,” he said at Monday’s meeting. “It involves charges, respectively, were $1.191, $1.247 from the state police took a lot of issues. VTrans said if it is not a traffic (plus taxes), and $1.16. a report of a vehicle stolen sign, it shouldn’t be in the right-of-way. In addition, the Select Board unanimously from a residence in the town “The land use regulations allow temporary appointed or reappointed the following of Mendon. signs (such as sandwich boards) to be used people to various boards: Jim Emerson will During the investigation, but they need to be approved by the Select fill the vacancy on the energy committee; troopers learned that the Board,” he continued. Tom Kilpeck will serve as town health officer vehicle was last seen 30 days Atherton recommended the board pass a for three years; Bob Clark was reappointed before the report was filed. resolution to allow temporary signs to be used to the development review Board for a three- The vehicle is described as during business hours as long as they are not year term; Ralph Ethier, Bob Foley and Alison a 1990 Jeep Wrangler bear- blocking the traffic’s line of sight or in the right- Walter were reappointed to the planning ing Vermont registration of-way (defined as 24.5 feet from the middle commission for three-year terms; Frank FXD305. The state is asking line), and there must be at least 5 feet of space Spezzano and Tom Whittaker were reap- for the public’s assistance to allow for people to get past them and for pointed to three-year terms for the revolving in locating this vehicle. If ADA requirements. loan fund committee and Jack Schneider was you have any information The resolution passed unanimously. named an alternate; and the town manager contact Trooper Hall of the Hopkins also requested that the temporary was reappointed to one-year terms for the Rutland Barracks at 802- Courtesy VSP signs that were allowed during the Segment 6 Rutland Region Transportation Council rep- 773-9101. This Jeep was reported missing June 18 from Mendon. project should be taken down. resentative and Rutland Regional Planning The Select Board also unanimously ap- Commission. proved the assignment of excess funds from Hopkins announced that there are open- the police department budget of $30,000 be ings for the position of deputy town health Sharon man killed in assigned to the highway budget to pay for officer as well as alternates for the Rutland a new employee that would be starting in Region Transportation Council representative logging accident August to replace someone who is leaving in and Rutland Regional Planning Commis- October. “This will allow for some training to sion positions. Finally, the board went into SHARON—A man performing logging work at a private take place,” said Atherton. executive session to discuss the pending New residence has died following an accident Saturday, June 26. The board also approved $433 in excess England Police Benevolent Association Local Initial investigation determined that the victim, John funds be given to the Rec Dept. for the cheer- 422 contract. K. Sears, 64, of Sharon, had felled a tree and was cutting leading squad. On Tuesday, Hopkins said, “There was no it into sections at about 3 p.m. Saturday when an appar- The Select Board accepted the bid from action taken. The town manager will be in ent malfunction occurred involving the safety system on Amanda Conant Champlain Valley Fuels for No. 2 fuel oil at the discussion with the union representative to a winch cable securing the log. The malfunction released cost of $2.40 per gallon and on road diesel fuel assure the understanding of some finalizing tension on the cable and allowed the log to roll, striking for $2.63 per gallon. The board also accepted questions between the board and the union. Sears. He suffered critical injuries to his head and torso and Police arrest the bid from Fyles Brothers for liquid propane This should be completed expeditiously.” was pronounced deceased on scene by the first responding rescue crews. burglary suspect Police have arrested a Fatal crash investigated suspect involved in a late May burglary in Barnard. in West Haven Investigation revealed that WEST HAVEN—On June 23, 11:00 a.m., troopers from Amanda Conant had stolen the state police — Rutland Barracks were advised of a motor a number of items, forced vehicle crash on Vermont Route 22A in West Haven. Upon entry into the residence and arrival, they learned the crash was a head-on collision. caused property damage. Initial investigation showed Gary J. Sweeney, of Castleton, On June 14, Conant was was traveling north on VT Route 22A when the southbound issued a criminal cita- vehicle, driven by William S. Wade, entered into the north- tion to appear in Windsor bound lane of travel and impacted Mr. Sweeney’s vehicle County Court for grand head-on. Mr. Sweeney died because of his injuries. Mr. larceny, burglary, unlawful Wade was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center mischief and possessing for minor injuries. This investigation is ongoing. burglary tools.

Explosion: Killington police track source of loud explosions in town from page 1 It is illegal to buy, possess, or shoot off and Explosives may become involved, the fireworks in Vermont without a permit. Even chief indicated. Join our Housekeeping Team if these explosives turn out to be some kind “I think it’s good that people want to of super fireworks, Montgomery at Vermont’s Most Beautiful Address! said, the perpetrators will be afoul "The people setting these devices of the law. “Killington doesn’t have a off will have violated the state Full Time  Part Time  Seasonal  Year Round town-specific noise ordinance, but the people setting these ordinance called ‘Noise in the devices off will have violated the Nighttime.’" Montgomery said. Work at one of the Top 500 Best Resorts with flexible scheduling, state ordinance called ‘Noise in incredible benefits, and recreation opportunities! the Nighttime.’ Some of the explo- sions have occurred during daylight hours. celebrate the Fourth and have a good time,” Visit www.woodstockinn.com/careers for details and the "In any case, the people responsible will Montgomery said, “but they need to be top ten reasons to work at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. have crossed into criminal territory," he said. respectful of people and animals while Depending on what material has been used, celebrating. And setting off large explosives Woodstock, Vermont | 802-457-6650 | www.woodstockinn.com the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms isn’t the right way to do it.” 8 • STATE NEWS The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021

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Keays/VTDigger Some housing units will be closed at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rut- tions, family and medical leave, disciplinary actions, and workers’ compensation. land so workers there can be shifted to the Springfield prison to cover staffing shortages there. “That’s close to a third of the correctional officers there,” Cormier said. “I wouldn’t say it’s dire but I would say it’s concerning,” Al Cormier, chief of operations for the “Right now we have 91 vacancies across the state in correctional officer positions,” he said, Vermont Department of Corrections, said Friday of the staffing shortage. “The overtime rates including 30 new jobs that were budgeted in January 2020 but have never been filled. across all of our facilities is pretty high right now and what that does is, it leads to staff burnout. “The reality is it’s around 61 positions that are vacant,” Cormier said. “Staff are having to work 12- to 16-hour shifts,” he said, “and they’re not getting to be able to The department has been drawing more job applications because of increased re- spend time with their families. When they do have a day off, they are exhausted. It’s really a qual- cruiting efforts, including on social media. ity of life issue, trying to get these staff their lives back.” “We have 41 applicants in the pool right now for The Vermont State Employees’ Association, the correctional jobs,” Cormier said. “We’ve seen more union representing corrections workers, has been applications in the last four days than we’ve seen in sounding the alarm about a staffing “crisis” within the last month.” the department. Cormier said 22 people are already slated to at- “We have a facility in Springfield that is so badly tend training at the Vermont Correctional Academy staffed that they are in absolute crisis,” Steve How- in July, and “we’re shooting for 30.” ard, the union’s executive director, said Friday. If the department can do the same numbers for “Our members need relief there because they are the September training session at the academy, exhausted, and to do it we’re going to disrupt the “we’ll be in pretty good shape,” he said. lives of people at Marble Valley.” Closing units at Springfield instead of Rutland is The Rutland jail has about 50 correctional not workable, according to Cormier, because of the officers; about 10 will be shifted to Springfield,- ac services at the Springfield facility, including housing cording to Cormier. older prisoners and offering mental health care. With the staff reduction at the Rutland jail, about “There really is no way to disperse that specialized 2½ housing units will be closed there, cutting the population across the other facilities,” he said. prisoners held there in half, to about 60 people, Howard, the union’s executive director, said Cormier said. The prisoners being moved out of Rut- Friday that, under the union contract, the corrections land will be moved to other prison facilities across department is able to shift the workers as long as the state’s corrections system. proper notice is provided. The additional corrections workers are needed “Under the contract, they have to look for vol- at the 356-bed Springfield prison because of a staff By Jim Therrien/VTDigger unteers first,” he said, and the shift is not easy, since shortage of staff there, Cormier said. The Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland. Springfield is well over an hour’s drive away from “Marble Valley has had the lowest population and Rutland. “We suggested that they provide an incentive the lowest overtime rates in the system,” Cormier said, more than just a hotel room and mileage.” “whereas, South State Correctional Facility has had the highest vacancies in correctional officers The union has called on the corrections department to shift workers from its central office in and the most overtime. We’re trying to alleviate some of the pressure on the staff in that facility.” Waterbury to the Springfield prison for the summer. Cormier said the department is working with the Vermont State Employees’ Association, and “So that they can actually see what some of their policies are like in the real world; they can the shift of workers will be done in compliance with the union contract. get a taste of what the real world is like outside the comforts of Waterbury,” he said. “We’ve asked “We’ve got some volunteers who say they’ll go now,” he said. “I hope to see it finalized within them to reach out to retirees and try to incentivize them to come back.” the next two weeks, hopefully not lasting longer than September.” Howard said the union’s corrections unit is scheduled to meet July 2 with Gov. Phil Scott There are now 24 job vacancies for correctional officers at the Springfield prison, Cormier to discuss staffing. said. But there are actually 36, counting staff members who are out because of military activa- “We’ve got to solve this problem,” he said.

Reappraisal: Nearly all Mendon property values increased in a recent reappraisal — some significantly. What does it mean for the state education and municipal tax rates? from page 1 increases statewide. selling for more than their town valuations, that town will statewide pot. The tax rate for education spending is deter- In his mind, the bigger problem in Mendon is not the spike receive a CLA below 100. If the opposite occurs, a town receives mined by the local school district’s education spending per- in property values but how long the town waited to reassess a CLA above 100. When a town has a CLA below 100, as was student. All homestead tax payers in a town pay the same tax properties. “What towns don't seem to appreciate is that updat- the case for Mendon, residents pay an increased property tax rate. Non-homestead tax payers pay a uniform rate statewide. ing values sooner eliminates the big jumps in value,” he said. to make up for their undervalued property. If a town’s CLA The total amount paid in taxes toward education is determined “I do some work in Washington State, they update their values drops below 85 or rises above 115, the town must perform a by the value of the homeowner’s property. every year as does Texas, I believe. They do not have these big reappraisal, equalizing the town’s CLA to near 100. In effect, So, if a reappraisal increases a person’s home value by 30%, swings in value that people cannot understand.” the CLA means that you are always paying a fair amount in but the average property in town by only 15%, then yes, that The effect of reappraisals on property owners is complicated property taxes toward education regardless of the appraised person will likely pay more. But if your property increases in and that leads to misconceptions. Here are the factors in play: value of your home. value in line with your town’s average, you will not be paying What triggers a reappraisal? COD more in property taxes toward education — the town’s CLA will Two metrics can trigger a reappraisal: a town’s Common COD is also a metric that compares the prices that proper- return to 100 and no longer have to be the equaling coefficient. Level of Appraisal (CLA) deviates 15% above or below the ties actually sell for with their appraised values, but this time But for Mendon property owners, the new reappraisal will baseline of 100%, or a town’s Coefficient of Dispersion (COD) the metric is used to check for consistency and accuracy of the likely increase property taxes levied for education spending. exceeds 20%. But what do these two numbers mean? appraisals themselves. If all the properties in a town consistent- Mendon’s CLA was .96 in 2021, yet the latest reappraisal seems CLA ly sell for 10% less than their fair market value (FMV), the town to have increased many property valuations by more than 4%, In 1997, Act 60 created the CLA metric as a way of insuring has a COD of zero, as properties in that town sell in a uniform meaning that tax payers will be paying more toward education. every town paid their fair share to the state’s education fund. fashion. But if there is a wild disparity in sales — some proper- In regards to municipal spending, a town first determines The act levied a statewide education tax, with a town’s school ties sell for far under their appraisals, others wildly over — the a municipal budget and then sets tax rates based on property tax rate determined by the school district’s spending-per- town’s COD increases. If there’s a large disparity in sale prices values accordingly. Say a town needs to raise $1 million. The student. The total amount of money paid toward education compared to appraised values, a town’s appraisals may be un- town determines the total tax amount on each property based is based on the value of your property (Unless that individual fair. Therefore, an increased COD also can trigger a reappraisal on the value of those properties. If property values increase qualifies for income sensitivity, which overrides property- when it rises above 20%. unilaterally, a town’s tax rate will actually decrease, while the based taxes for up to $400,000 in property.) Why reappraisals do not (necessarily) increase taxes total levied tax will remain the same. In other words, just like To calculate a town’s CLA, the state compares the sale prices Property taxes in Vermont contribute to two main sources: with education spending, as long as one’s property increases or of properties to the town’s grand list of those same properties education spending and municipal spending. Education ac- decreases in value at roughly the same rate as your neighbors’, over a three year average. If a town’s homes are consistently counts for about 2/3 of the bill. Education funding goes into a one will not pay more in taxes. 10 • Opinion The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 GUEST EDITORIAL Be the force that bends the arc of the universe to justice By Mia Schultz Editor's note: Mia Schult z is president of the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP. Three hundred: the number of new members the Rutland Area NAACP received this time last year. Three hundred allies. Three hundred folks committed to equity, equality and change. This was significant; it put us over the top as far as NAACP branch membership in the Northeast. It meant 300 promises of solidarity for the long term. It meant 300 shared agreements. It was a response to the televised murder of George Floyd. Many felt bad; they wanted to see change, to feel like they were contributing to change. Folks protested; some did personal work to learn about their contribution/ relationship to racism. More than a year past that surge of desire for solidarity, we must reflect on where we are. We have seen some progress in our state and our na- tion: Rep. Peter Welch voted yes to the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act and it passed the House of Representatives, 220-212. Juneteenth became a national holiday. Vermont Biden and Bipartisanship by Jeff Koterba, CagleCartoons.com declared racism a public health emergency. Al Wakefield and Bob Harnish successfully assisted in the implementa- LETTERS tion of declarations of inclusion in our municipalities. But we have not moved forward in many respects. The Time to refocus Why not choose Summer reading is more George Floyd Act is not law. While Derek Chauvin was con- victed as he should have been, one year later Black people on kindness plant-based important than ever this year are still being killed by police as per our video. Dear Editor, options? Dear Editor, Vermont shows major setbacks based in deeply This is an important time Dear Editor, It’s been a tough year for loss may be overstated, kids rooted white supremacist culture. Members of Rutland’s in history, a tipping point. The scarcity of animal all of us, but kids in particu- who read during the summer school board are working to revert to the racist Rutland The view of adversity and meat caused by the Co- lar have been significantly tend to maintain and even High School mascot, which also came under discussion divisiveness is fogging the vid-19 pandemic will keep impacted by a year of remote increase their literacy skills, within the Board of Aldermen. Rutland Town Selectboard lens. A refocusing of our our outdoor grills safer this or hybrid learning, disrupted such as vocabulary, compre- members decided that they “did not need” an inclusion attention may change the Independence Day. routines and a lack of social- hension and communica- statement. Recently a well organized group of people met view so we can see the light Folks who grill ham- ization and normal activi- tions skills. It exercises the at the Rutland state fairgrounds in order to spread misin- in the shadows. burgers and hot dogs face ties. Anxiety and depression imagination. Reading also formation regarding critical race theory, which delineates The restructuring of our a nasty choice. The U.S. have skyrocketed, social- has emotional benefits and the historical reality of how racism is embedded in our country at this critical time Meat and Poultry Hotline emotional skills have taken a has been shown to increase systems and institutions. requires a more expanded advises grilling at high hit and many children have empathy and decrease stress. Bennington’s Select Board hasn’t created citizens’ view of humanity. A con- temperature to avoid fallen behind in those all- The Children’s Literacy oversight for police department complaints. While the versation is between two food poisoning by E. coli important literacy skills, one Foundation (CLiF) provides current lawsuit regarding Kiah Morris’ claim against the and Salmonella bacteria. of the strongest indicators of a fun author’s visits and free town of Bennington and the Police Department has come When six But the National Cancer child’s future success. books through its Summer to a close, and the Human Rights Commission investigation Institute warns that high- A UN study found that Readers program. They send has determined that there was discrimination involved, the 2-year-olds are temperature grilling of “100 million more children Vermont and New Hamp- town of Bennington has yet to hold the police department put in a room, processed meats generates will fail basic reading skills shire children’s authors, accountable. A teacher in Bennington has filed suit against cancer-causing com- because of Covid.” In 2020, illustrators and storytellers to the district due to wrongful discrimination and discharge. they naturally pounds. the number of children places where kids spend time It’s clear that now is the time for us to ask our Vermont start to hug Fortunately, we no with reading difficulties in the summer — camps, rec citizens of conscience — the 300 that joined us in the longer need to choose worldwide jumped 20%. programs, summer schools, NAACP in the late spring and early summer of 2020; the each other. between food poisoning This has huge implications meal sites, libraries — and many others who put BLM signs on their lawns, marched and cancer! for these children’s futures, gives each child two new in demonstrations carrying those same signs, posted BLM or more people. To reach a A bunch of enterprising including increased risk of books of their choice. frames around their Facebook profiles — we ask you to level playing field, a return to U.S. food processors have dropping out of school and CLiF Program Manager honor those gestures that were powered by a moment basics is important. When six met this challenge head-on living in poverty. Jana Brown says, “Our goal where you came to understand that you could no longer sit 2-year-olds are put in a room, by developing a rich variety Research shows students is for CLiF’s free literacy pro- in silence, that you must do something about racism, injus- they naturally start to hug of convenient, healthful, who don’t read and engage in grams and book giveaways to tice and a horrendously inequitable society. each other and move around delicious plant-based veg- learning activities in the sum- keep children engaged We are witnessing a pernicious backlash. It’s time for us the room hugging. They gie burgers, veggie dogs, mer are likely to fall behind with reading throughout to fight back — because we won’t go back. continue to do that until the and soy nuggets. These their peers. This problem the summer. Literacy is a We must continue the fight against contempt for equity camera stops. products don’t harbor affects low-income kids, who focal point for learning re- and inclusion. And we cannot put the onus to fight this only So at the basic level, when nasty bugs or cancer- may lack access to reading engagement as our partners on people of color. We strive to share the voices of BIPOC in we were kids we knew what causing compounds. They materials and educational move forward with their our communities, as they tell their experience of daily life in was important. This isn’t are missing the choles- opportunities in the summer Covid recovery and learning Vermont. We must continue to center these narratives. data-driven research. This is terol, saturated fats, drugs, at higher rates. While the data re-engagement plans and As we center these voices, our members and indeed the kindness factor. It could hormones, and pesticides varies and one recent study we look forward to continu- every single Vermonter of conscience must work against save the world if we only be- of their animal-based indicates that the effects of ing to provide professional the threats that are facing our communities daily. Please lieved that it was there once alternatives. And, they are the “summer slide” learning literacy programs and new, Justice > 13 Kindness > 12 Meat > 12 Reading > 12 The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 OPINION • 11

COMMENTARY CAPITOL QUOTES Speaking truth to power After bipartisan support for his $600 billion By Matt Krauss infrastructure plan briefly faltered, President Editor’s note: Matt Krauss of Stowe is a tion the Irish suffered in employment, Biden appeared to regain the needed GOP happily retired state employee and a former private club membership and elite college votes. As for his American Families Plan, Vermont legislator. admission. Should Vermonters be hear- Vermont women were denied member- ing from him regarding his opinion and support is less likely... ship in the exclusive and private Ethan Allen the actions he might undertake to ad- Club until 1990. The welcomed change came dress this situation? Vermonters might re- about because of very intense public pres- mind Senator Leahy that the real White sure. Women remember the sting of exclu- House was partially constructed by Democrats have said they might oppose sion, and Vermonters have rightfully rejected black slaves. The private clubs that Sena- the Infrastructure Plan because it omits joining these private, very restrictive clubs. tor Whitehouse frequents apparently Not all private clubs in New England are aren’t eager to admit many of those ances- items they think are important: that is a so progressive. Bailey’s Beach Club in Rhode tors as club members. mistake, in my view. Some Republicans Island is in the news regarding its disputed Senator Bernie Sanders chairs the now say that they might oppose the minority membership numbers. Newsweek Senate Committee on the Budget infrastructure plan because I am also magazine called the club “the pinnacle and has Senator Whitehouse as a com- trying to pass the American Families Plan: of WASP elitism” and an “elite all-white mittee member. Senator Sanders is of beach club.” Local reporters have criti- Jewish ancestry. He rightfully speaks that is also a mistake, in my view. I intend cized its lack of diversity while the club man- of the need to ensure diverse voices to work hard to get both of them passed, ager disputes those comments. The preemi- are heard in all arenas. Senator Sand- because our country needs both,” nent attendee, and past member, is Sena- ers can recount the historical discrimina- tor Sheldon Whitehouse. He is the scion of tion Jewish people faced in America. In 1988 said President Joe Biden in a statement a famous Rhode Island family and graduate of Senator Sanders went to the Soviet Union clarifying the separateness of the American private preparatory schools and Yale. on a 10-day honeymoon. I’ll wager he had Families Plan and the infrastructure plan. When asked about this club, he said it repre- Have Vermont media met their sents “a long tradition in Rhode Island, and there are many of responsibility to demand an them, and I think we just need appropriate response and action? to work our way through the issues.” Perhaps he could work through the issues directly with his wife Sandra, a club an easier time getting into the Soviet It is actually going to provide the member for decades and one of the larg- Union in 1988 than he would have had get- infrastructure that American people want, est shareholders of Bailey’s Beach Club. ting into the Bailey’s Beach Club. Should that they need, that will make our country Vermonters might see this situation pro- Vermonters know his opinion too? more prosperous for all Americans,” ducing some necessary but awkward Vermont women like Lt. Gov- pillow talk. “Say, honey, how’s the minority ernor Gray, State Senator Balint, said Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, of the membership drive coming at the club?” Speaker Krowinski, and Mary Powell infrastructure plan. National Review said recently that Sena- are anxiously awaiting the opportuni- tor Whitehouse may belong to or attend as ty to seek a federal office. They are coura- many as three private and exclusive Rhode geous, ready to face challenging issues Island clubs. and would bring different perspectives to Given some of the facts are disput- the office. Here is an opportunity for them ed, let’s agree that at the very least, an in- to draw a distinction regarding how wom- depth and impartial investigation by a en would handle apparent discrimination reputable legal firm should be initiated. Ex- and exclusion differently. Are they pre- Frankly, we really need to understand actly what is the composition of the clubs' pared to be as courageous as former Ver- that this is our one big shot, not just in membership? How are minority member- monter and Nobel winner Aleksandr Sol- terms of family, child care, Medicare, ships sought and handled? What data over zhenitsyn? He was a tireless, fearless, and the years is available and verified? Are eloquent critic for truth no matter how ugly but on climate change,” all local, state and federal laws being fol- or inconvenient. said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, lowed? And finally, in fairness to Sena- Have Vermont media met their re- tor Whitehouse, allow him to describe his sponsibility to demand an appro- Democrat of New York, on the need to pass family's relationship to these clubs. priate response and action? Have the American Families Plan. Every individual should be afford- we heard their voices in this matter? ed the presumption of innocence. Let’s hope Vermont power brokers are Senator Patrick Leahy chairs publicly willing to speak truth to power. May- the Senate Judiciary Committee be they’ll ask Senator Whitehouse to stop vis- and has Senator Whitehouse as a com- iting those private clubs and bastions of mittee member. Senator Leahy is of Irish white supremacy until the membership is ancestry. He knows the discrimina- more reflective of 2021 America.

I am glad they have now been de-linked and we Amtrak: Passenger train will return to Rutland later this month, testing begins can move forward with a bipartisan bill,” from page 1 thoroughly,” wrote C.B. Hall for Vermont travel, from an easy-to-read route map fea- said lead GOP negotiator Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Business magazine. turing destinations and sights and things to on the distinct nature of the infrastructure bill and the It is possible to travel from Rutland to do at each stop, to information on connect- American Families Plan. the West Coast by continuous rail, chang- ing airports and train station’s services, as ing to regional routes at major hubs. “Ask well as audio tours and of course schedules Julie” tells you how. and ticket deals. An excellent website, amtrakguide.com, Tickets can be purchased online at am- has everything to orient travelers to train trak.com or through the Amtrak app. 12 • OPINION The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021

CARTOONS Meat: it's a choice Kindness: Let's refocus for better outcomes from page 10 from page 10 waiting for us in the frozen and therefore could be again. month, the public has be- food section of our favorite Validation and connec- come aware of children with supermarket, along with tions for one another replace mental health needs sleeping nut-based ice creams, and division. on emergency room floors other dairy-free desserts. This Independence Day, Instead of money thrown at let’s declare our inde- research, let’s use our logical minds pendence from the meat industry and their barbe- to collaborate and find solutions. cue bugs! Let’s welcome the con- The money we are spend- for days. Instead of money venient, delicious, health- ing on data-driven research thrown at research, let’s use ful, eco-friendly, compas- could be better placed in our logical minds to collabo- sionate plant-based meats programs that demonstrate rate and find solutions. and dairy foods into our the kindness factor. For We are emerging from a kitchens! instance, the mental health global pandemic. What better You can make the choice. system as it exists today does time to refocus our lens? Mario Vincelette, not recognize this factor Alexis McGuiness Rutland on many levels. In the last Norwich

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Justice: We all have a part to play Mascot: Debate continues over Rutland Middle/High school symbol. Newly elected Raven or historic Raider? from page 10 from page 2 — encourage folks to join the NAACP and the fight against A majority of speakers expressed support for the Ravens racism and marginalization. This will take an army, surely. mascot, while around five attendees hoped the board would But an army of lovers cannot lose. And this work is carried reinstate the Raiders. forth in love: love of humanity, love of justice, and love for Ric Reardon, a Rutland City resident who works in special our shared dream of an equitable society. education, referred to a recent editorial in the Rutland Herald At times we may think the dissenting voices are few; and with a headline that read, “We know better now.” He said wonder if we need worry. But those voices are loud, and he has watched over the years as terms that once described they are winning elections. We must honor the promises we special ed students have taken on different meanings. made to ourselves, to Black and brown people and organi- “We are at a point now where we’re realizing that a change zations a year ago. We has to be made for the better of the new generation,” he said. must show up to every We’re here for “I would implore you to step away from this issue.” select board, board of Jacob Pluta, a Rutland High School alumnus who now By Emma Cotton/VTDigger aldermen, and school you; now you lives in Mendon, compared the push to reinstate the previous Attendees at a public forum June 22 listen to speakers. board meeting regard- mascot to the “Take Back Vermont” campaign, which ex- less of what is on the must be here with pressed disapproval of Vermont’s decision to introduce civil “I will remind you that nobody speaks louder than voters,” agenda. We must say and for us. Black, unions. That topic was also particularly heated in Rutland. he said. “We don’t want the “After progress was made, people wanted to go back,” Pluta Rutland resident Shelly Spooner, whose son attends harmful racist mascot brown, or white, said. “Look forward, and we have a country where same-sex Rutland schools, argued that the “Raider” symbol is a posi- back!” “We want inclu- marriage is recognized across the entire United States.” tive representation of Native Americans (a concept that has sion statements!” “We this affects you, The issue has been “really hard for the community,” Pluta been refuted by most local and national Native American want authentic history and our shared said. “I just hope that we can find some peace and move on.” groups). She also criticized equity programs in schools. taught to our kids to Sharlyn Anderson, who moved from Nicaragua 11 years A brief debacle ensued when Shimp allowed Spooner face the past and move future. ago, said she had endured trauma before moving to Vermont, to continue after she exceeded her two-minute time limit. forward!” “We want where she was welcomed. Concerned about the cost of re- Audience members called for leadership from Shimp, who citizens’ oversight and police accountability!” branding, she said she doesn’t think the issue isn’t important told everyone to be quiet. We are here to provide education materials, help you find enough to pursue. “I said let her go,” Shimp said. “At this point, let her finish your voices and renew your commitment to show up for our “This is so silly,” she said. “How much is it going to cost you her page and please be respectful of my decision.” shared humanity. We’re here for you; now you must be here guys to change the name? One million? Two million? Do you Several students took the microphone, including senior with and for us. Black, brown, or white, this affects you, and know what you could do with that money? Feed the kids that class president Giovanni Falco, who recently organized an our shared future. We cannot let the life-force that powered have no food to eat; put up a place where they could get a box event featuring local officials that celebrated the graduat- us last year dissipate. of cereal to take home.” ing class and the new Ravens mascot, and Sophia Perone, a Remember the fire that galvanized your commitment Resident Butch Paul said the board should look to the most rising 8th grader at Rutland Middle School. to show up for justice last year. Think about the murders of recent election, when the city elected board members who “This issue may be small, but it makes a big impact in the Black citizens we have seen since then. The forces we see have fought to keep the previous mascot. He said he’s upset that end,” Perone said. “If nothing ever changed, we would still around us both locally and nationally refuse to bring racism the board didn’t immediately reinstate the “Raider” name after have slavery, and women would not have the right to vote. to justice. Be with us now; be the force that bends the arc of the election and was bothered when a board member told him Change can be good if change is done with consideration. the universe to justice. they’ve received many requests to keep the Raven mascot. Change takes time and courage.”

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JULY 1 COVID Recovery Through Wellness

Killington Wine Festival 3 p.m. Virtual. Free. All Month Long. Killington. Are you interested in developing a healthier and more meaningful life while managing the COVID 19 pandemic? Join the COVID Support The 21st annual Killington Wine Festival combines some VT staff for exploration of the 8 components of wellness and balance. Wine Fest traditions and dynamic programming in a month’s Each week, facilitators will focus on one aspect of the Wellness Wheel, long celebration of wine in the heart of the Green Mountains. and provide support, encouragement and opportunities for interaction The KPAA along with Farrell Distributing will celebrate the for participants as they find new ways towards wellness. Repeats every festival throughout the entire month of July. Enjoy a bottle (or Tuesday 1-2 p.m. and Thursday 3-4 p.m. until July 29. To register visit two!) from a carefully curated selection of wines. A portion of the bit.ly/covidrecoverythroughwellness. proceeds from every bottle purchased will be donated back to the KPAA. A silent auction filled with great local products and service will be open all of July. Area restaurants will participate Killington Wine Trail NAMI Connection peer support group by offering special food and wine pairings, as well as wine tastings. 3 p.m. Virtual. Free. Wine & Nine, a special golf tournament at Killington Resort’s Golf Struggling with managing your mental health? NAMI Connection Peer Course will be held on Sunday, July 18. For more info and to register Support Group can help. This is a free, 90-minute recovery support visit killingtonwinefestival.com. group for people living with a mental health condition. For more info visit namivt.org/support/peer-support-groups/. Free Thursday Meditation WEDNESDAY McNeil & Reedy 65th Anniversary Celebration 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eagles Nest Studio, 2363 US-RT4, Killington. Free. Reoccurring Free Thursday Meditation offered in the former Mountain 4:30 p.m. McNeil & Reedy, 81 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Meadows building, below Base Camp Outfitters. Limited to 8 people. Come check out McNeil & Reedy’s renovated shop and new products. JUNE 30 Please RSVP at 802-356-2946 or email [email protected]. Enjoy a free cocktail and spirit tasting from Barr Hill. Enter to win a free set of hand blown lowball cocktail glasses. For more info call 802-773- Flowing with the Spirit: Vinyasa style yoga 7760 or visit mcneilandreedy.com. Marketing Beyond Business as Usual 9 a.m. Mission Farm, Killington. $10 donation suggested. Mission Farm is offering a seven-week yoga course this summer 9:30 a.m. Virtual. Free. Marketing has been challenging over the past year requiring re- Slate Valley Trail x Analog Cycles Gravel Rides until August 4. Teacher Lizzie Robbins will lead this 45-minute class 5 p.m. East Poultney. on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. During the yoga flow you will evaluating our strategies and tools. Join us for a 5-session series held on Thursdays from June 17-July 22 in which we’ll discuss business Join Slate Valley Trails and James and Candice, owners of Analog connect with the power of your body through your breath. This class is Cycles on weekly gravel rides on Thursdays. Rides may include a mix accessible for people of all levels of yoga experience. We will practice fundamentals, branding, messaging and connecting with customers in the orchard next to the church or the parish hall depending on and clients. With in-session exercises, breakout group conversations, of road, dirt road, double track and single track. Gravel bike approved. For more info visit slatevalleytrails.org. weather. Please arrive 10 minutes early to set up and bring a yoga mat and brainstorming, we’ll all learn how to become more strategic and and water. For more info and to register email [email protected]. creative with our marketing efforts. For more info and to register visit bit.ly/marketingbeyond. Michelob Ultra Golf League Fit and Fun exercise class 5 p.m. Killington Golf Course. $25/members and $30/non-members. Circle of Parents Michelob Ultra and the Killington Golf Course are teeing it up on a 9:30 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. $15/month NEW NIGHT this summer with League Night every Thursday evening Low impact, aerobic, and stretching routines; move to lively, sing- 10 a.m. Virtual. Free. Virtual. Circle of Parents is a professionally facilitated, peer led self-help complete with a different theme each week, exciting contests and great a-long music led by Marilyn Sheldon. Feel better, increase strength, support group for parents and other caregivers. Participants meet prizes for top team gross scores and flag event winners. The format is a balance and flexibility. Preregistration required. Limited space. Call 9-hole scramble tournament, rotating between the front and back nine 802-773-1853 to reserve your spot. weekly for 60-90 minutes online in virtual meetings. To find a group appropriate for you, call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) or 1-802- each week. Sign-up as a team or as an individual. Please call the Golf 229-5724 or email [email protected]. Pro Shop before 3 p.m. Wednesday to sign-up as an individual or team Movers and Shakers and find out what’s on the menu. For more info visit killington.com. To 11 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. register call the Golf Pro Shop at 802-422-6700. This free program of low-impact exercise is designed for people Tai Chi Level 2 with Parkinson’s, or anyone else who wishes to maintain or improve 10 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a mind-body Western Swing beginner 101 flexibility, strength, and balance in a supportive and relaxing practice, originating in China as a martial art. This class is a fun, 6 p.m. Chester Town Hall in Chester. $12/class. environment. Start your week off right and work out with us. Call 802- West Coast Swing (Western Swing/modern) is versatile partner dance, 773-1853 to reserve your spot. relaxing, and enjoyable way to move with mindfulness and enjoy the camaraderie of others while practicing. For more information call 802- danced to a wide range of popular music from blues to pop and 773-1853 or email [email protected]. R&B. It combines swing connection and rhythms with independent Rutland Summer Farmers Market movement inspired by influences from nearly every other dance style, 1 p.m. Depot Park in Rutland. Free. as well as contemporary music. No partner required to take class. The Vermont Farmers Market is proud to hold two outdoor markets Killington Bone Builders Fully vaccinated dancers or masks required per state of Vermont in Rutland in the summer time. Can’t make it to the Saturday Market? 10 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. guidelines. Preregistration is required. For more info and to register Need more veggies and goods halfway through the week? The In the meeting room at Sherburne Memorial Library. Weights provided, email [email protected]. Wednesday market is your go-to for all things Vermont Farmers Market masks please. For more info call Pat 802-422-3368. mid-week! Concerts in the Park: Studio II Meditation for Your Life 7 p.m. Fair Haven Town Park. Free.

Activity groups for older Vermonters: games and 11 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. Concerts in the Park presents Studio II, a Boston-based Beatles tribute Meditation for Your Life is easy to learn and easy to practice. band. For more info visit bit.ly/FairHavenConcerts. social time Meditation creates the ability to improve all of our daily challenges. We 2 p.m. Virtual. Free. believe that meditation will be beneficial to seniors and we will gear our Do you enjoy games and activities? Are you living alone and want classes to accomplishing a healthy attitude and spirit for all. Sessions to have fun with others who are also managing life alone during are lead by Brian Salmanson. All participants will be sitting on a chair. the pandemic? Join a weekly group for virtual interactive games To reserve your spot call 802-773-1853. FRIDAY and other fun activities that promote connection and coping skills. Repeats every Wednesday 2-3 p.m. until July 28. To register visit bit.ly/ gamesandsocialtime. VLS lecture series: From Gingsburg to Barrett 12 p.m. Virtual. Free. JULY 2 “The Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law School (VLS) is Yoga Wednesdays at the Chaffee hosting its annual Hot Topics in Environmental Law summer lecture Fourth of July Celebration at Stratton Mountain 6:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main Street, Rutland. $40 for 4 series on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. Pamela All Day. Stratton Mountain Resort. weeks or $15/class. King, E&E News, will hold her presentation on “From Ginsburg: How Stratton Mountain is excited to welcome back a sky-high Fourth of Instructor Stefanie DeSimone will lead a yoga class using galleries 2020 Transformed Environmental Battles at the Supreme Court”. July celebration in southern Vermont, taking place July 2, 3, and 4. on first floor. Please bring your own mat. Min. students is 5, max is Free and open to the public, the lectures will be streamed virtually Begin the celebration on Friday with a local craft market paired with 10. Pre-register & pre-pay before class. For more information visit at vermontlaw.edu/live and on Facebook Live. For more info visit live music, shopping, and dining in the Stratton Village. Friday night chaffeeartcenter.org/event. vermontlaw.edu/live. kicks off Stratton’s first Coca-Cola Movie Night of the season, featuring “Annie” on the large outdoor projector and movie screen. For more info Seven to Sunset: Sky Blue Boys & Cookie Drive-up pick-up meals visit bit.ly/StrattonJuly4th2021. 7 p.m. Main Street Park in Rutland. Free. 12 p.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. $3.50 Donation ages A new band will play from the Gazebo at Main Street Park every 65+, $6 fee under age 65. Reservations required. Yoga: prana & meditation Wednesday throughout the Summer starting at 7 p.m. All events Godnick Center, in partnership with Southwestern Vermont Council on 10:30 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. $7/class. are free to the public. This week the Sky Blue Boys & Cookie will be Aging and Meals on Wheels, is providing drive-up pick-up meals on No experience necessary. Gentle movements with body awareness, playing. For more info visit rutlandrec.com/7tosunset. Mondays and Thursdays at noon at the Godnick Center. For more info and breathing exercises to invigorate and relax the body and the mind. or to make a reservation call 802-773-1853. Pre-registration required by contacting the Godnick Center at 802-773- 1853 or [email protected]. Runs through April 30. Pre-registration required, call 802-773-1853. Calendar > 15 The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 CALENDAR • 15

Calendar: Email [email protected] Artisan Marketplace at the Chaffee Art Center from page 14 SATURDAY 10 a.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main Street in Rutland. Free. Stop by our new artisan marketplace that will be outside on the Chaffee Introduction to meditation grounds starting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer and 11:30 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. JULY 3 fall. Booths will change each week with artists, crafters, specialty foods A variety of styles and techniques will be presented in a half hour intro and more selling their handmade items on the front, side and back lawns. Jewelry, paintings on canvas, stained glass, carvings, pottery to meditation class. Pre-registration required, call 802-773-1853. Brandon Independence Day Celebration and more! All Day. Downtown Brandon. Free. Portraits of a Community Brandon’s biggest summer event will return to their newly rejuvenated downtown with a full day’s worth of family fun, beginning with a parade REclaimED Makerspace open house 1 p.m. Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill, Poultney. Free. Stone Valley Arts is pleased to collaborate with the Poultney Historical and ending with fireworks. The parade will start at 10 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. 169 Main Street, Poultney. Free. vendors, music, games and activities throughout the day. The annual REclaimED offers a place for members to make, learn and grow their Society on this special project that celebrates Poultney’s multifaceted skills and success with trade and craft work. Come see the shop, community. Recognized regional photographers, Chuck Helfer, Tikko Street Dance, with Jam Man Entertainment, will begin at 5 p.m. in Frielich and Martin Van Buren III were invited to take portraits of the parking lot between Central Park and Park Street businesses. studio and co-working space while enjoying live music and a fun people who contribute to the community in significant ways, working Fireworks, fired at dusk from the new Mill Lane location, will be community event with family-friendly activities. Explore our wood, metal in occupations ranging from recreation trail builders, entrepreneurs, viewable from nearly everywhere within a mile of downtown! For info and computerized fabrication programs, and the opportunities for other slate and maple industry workers, artists, educators, civic leaders and visit brandon.org. skill-based programs. For more info visit bit.ly/MakerspaceOpenHouse more. Each photographer offers a unique style and approach to portrait or email [email protected]. photography. All elements come together for a cross-generational and Sidewalk Sale Days cross-time connection that creates a lively visual conversation between All Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Woodstock. Free. Live & Out! with Morgan Myles Poultney’s distinct history and the promising present day. For more info Get ready for a parade of sales, food, and live music by Jim Yeager 7 p.m. Farr’s Hill in Randolph and virtual. Free, donations welcomed. visit stonevalleyarts.org. hitting the sidewalks of Woodstock village this holiday weekend from Powerhouse vocalist, singer-songwriter Morgan Myles is an emerging 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Just be sure to wear a mask, maintain at least 6 feet artist and Pennsylvania native who has already earned critical acclaim Long Trail Friday of social distancing, and have a historically good time. You can dine from outlets such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and CMT for the way that 2 p.m. Snowshed Umbrella Bar at the Killington Resort. Free. outdoors as Mountain Creamery slings sausages on the street, snag she blends her own brand of Soul, Pop and Rock. For more info and to Starting this Friday, every Friday is Long Trail Friday at the Killington some strawberry shortcake from Soulfully Good, and eat well at local reserve tickets visit www.chandler-arts.org/live-and-up. Resort. Enjoy live music from 2-5 p.m. at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar favorites Mon Vert Café and The Daily Catch! Plus, shop it out with with drink specials on Blackberry Wheat, Long Trail Ale and Juic’d IPA sales from local businesses. For more info visit bit.ly/Woodstock4th. Devil’s Bowl Speedway Sprint Car Spectacular from Long Trail. Stop by to enjoy the music, sunshine and a beverage! 7 p.m. Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven. TBD. Don’t forget that your season pass gets you a discount on food and McNeil & Reedy 65th Anniversary Celebration Devil’s Bowl presents its Independence Day sprint car spectacular. non-alcoholic beverages! For more info visit killington.com/. All Day. McNeil & Reedy, 81 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. SCoNE 360s vs. CRSA 305s and Sportsman Modified 50, all divisions Come check out McNeil & Reedy’s renovated shop and new products. and enduro. For more info visit devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com. Killington Farmers Market Receive a free reusable shopping bag with every purchase. Enter to 3 p.m. Killington Sports on Rt. 4. Free. win a gift bag of new products and WhistlePig whiskey. For more info Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo The Killington Farmers Market located at Killington Sports at Rt. 4. call 802-773-7760 or visit mcneilandreedy.com. 7:30 p.m. Pond Hill Ranch in Castleton. returns this summer. It will take place every Friday, July 2 - October 18 A real rodeo complete with bareback bronc riding, calf roping, steer (weather permitting). This year you can expect to see more, live music, Fourth of July Celebration at Stratton Mountain wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, girls barrel racing, girls fresh local foods and VT based artisan products. Market hours are 3-6 All Day. Stratton Mountain Resort. break away roping, and bull riding. For more info visit pondhillranch.com. p.m. Most vendors will accept credit cards however some will be cash Stratton Mountain is excited to welcome back a sky-high Fourth of only. For more info visit killington.com July celebration in southern Vermont, taking place July 2, 3, and 4. Taconic Music Faculty Concert III Mountain Friend and Freedom is Stratton Mountain’s Saturday evening 7:30 p.m. Riley Center for the Arts in Manchester. Free. Writing Through COVID celebration for the 4th of July Weekend. Come out with the whole Taconic Music presents its fifth annual summer music festival, which 3 p.m. Virtual. Free. family and let the kids play on the outdoor climbing wall, bungee jump, takes place from June 14-July 12. The season encompasses four Join COVID Support Vermont in an hour of journaling prompts and sack race, three-legged race, and other family activities. The stage faculty concerts featuring Taconic faculty and guest artists takin place free writes to process and understand how we as individuals and a is set for live music by The Dave Mathews Tribute Band at 5:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, June 19, 26 and July 3 and 10. In addition to community are making our way through the COVID-19 pandemic here Stick around after the show with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Due to capacity Taconic’s returning faculty, noted cellist Hannah Holamn joins the roster in Vermont. Bring writing materials and an open mind to our weekly limits for the concert, registration is required for Mountain Friends and to teach and perform. Faculty Concert II will include music from Matsui, sessions. Repeats every Friday from 3-4 p.m. until July 30. To register Family. Pre-registration online is recommended as this event may sell Montgomery, and Dvorak. All concerts are free. Advance reservation visit bit.ly/writingthroughcovid. out. For more info visit bit.ly/StrattonJuly4th2021. is required. Seating is limited. For more info visit and to reserve tickets visit taconicmusic.org. McNeil & Reedy 65th Anniversary Celebration Craft Festival All Day starting at 10 a.m. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, 4:30 p.m. McNeil & Reedy, 81 Merchants Row, Rutland. Free. Ludlow. Free. Drive In Rutland: Saturday Night Fever Come check out McNeil & Reedy’s renovated shop and new products. 8:45 p.m. The Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. $25/vehicle. Rutland Beer Works will be serving a free beer tasting. Enter to win a The Fletcher Farm School’s Craft Festival is returning on Saturday, July The Norma Patterson Drive In at The Vermont State Fairgrounds, as set of hand blown beer glasses. For more info call 802-773-7760 or 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will be held rain or shine. This is a chance part of the Same Sun Movie Series 2021, presents Saturday Night visit mcneilandreedy.com. to return to local craft shopping after a year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fever. Tickets are $25/vehicle and go on sale June 11 at 12 p.m. The Festival will feature many new vendors in addition to returning Please do not bring more attendees than the vehicle has seat-beats. Music by the River: Paul Asbell Quartet featuring favorites. In addition to some excellent shopping, there will be music, Gates open at 8 p.m. and the movie begins 8:45 p.m. (or slightly later craft demonstrations, and food. The Gift and Craft Shop will also be depending on daylight conditions). For more info and to buy tickets visit Michael Zsoldos open, and school staff will be on hand to answer any questions about paramountvt.org. this summer’s class offerings. For more info call 802-228-8770. 6 p.m. East End Park at 217 Maxham Meadow Way in Woodstock. Calendar > 17 Free, donations welcomed. Pentangle Arts is pleased to present its annual Music by the River Old Vermont Fourth series of outdoor concerts in July and August. This popular concert All Day starting at 10:00 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. series features renowned regional artists whose talents will be Included in admission. A patriotic family celebration featuring the showcased in the newly renovated East End Park. This outdoor reading of the Declaration of Independence, a historic debate, wagon amphitheater showcases a view of the Ottauquechee River. This week’s rides, making 1890 flags, spelling bees, sack races, playing historic performer is the Paul Asbell Quartet ft. Michael Zsoldos (Americana base ball, and lots more. For more info visit billingsfarm.org/events/ Folk Jazz). Advanced registration required. For more info and to register old-vermont-fourth. visit pentanglearts.org/music-by-the-river/. Running of the Bears 5K FOURFOURTHTH OF JULJULYY FIREWORKFIREWORKSS Drive In Brandon: High School Musical 8:30 a.m. start time. Stratton Mountain Resort. $40/ 8:45 p.m. The Jack McKernon Drive In at Brandon. $25/vehicle. person. The Jack McKernon Drive In, as part of the Same Sun Movie Series This 5K starts in the Stratton Village and takes VARIOUS DATES, TIMES 2021, presents High School Musical. Tickets are $25/vehicle. Please do place around the resort. Come out with friends and not bring more attendees than the vehicle has seat-beats. Gates open family and complete this friendly 5K to kick off your at 8 p.m. and the movie begins 8:45 p.m. (or slightly later depending on holiday weekend. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. After daylight conditions). For more info and to buy tickets visit paramountvt. the Running of the Bears, stick around as family org. activities, live music, and fireworks will be held in the main base area Saturday evening. For more Drive In Rutland: Summer Rental info visit bit.ly/StrattonJuly4th2021. 8:45 p.m. The Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland. $25/vehicle. The Norma Patterson Drive In at The Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland Summer Farmers Market as part of the Same Sun Movie Series 2021, presents High School 9 a.m. Depot Park in Rutland. Free. Musical. Tickets are $25/vehicle and go on sale June 11 at 12 p.m. From farm fresh veggies and fruits to artisan Please do not bring more attendees than the vehicle has seat-beats. cheeses, handcrafted breads, maple syrup, Gates open at 8 p.m. and the movie begins 8:45 p.m. (or slightly later Vermont crafts, hot prepared food, and more – depending on daylight conditions). For more info and to buy tickets visit find it all at the outdoor market. Every Saturday paramountvt.org. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bethel Drive-In: “Goonies” (1985) Baby Goat Yoga 9 p.m. Bethel Drive-In at 36 Bethel Dr, Bethel. $10/adults and $5/ 10 a.m. Wellwood Orchards, Springfield. $15/person. children ages 5-12. This gentle, restorative baby goat yoga class will be The Bethel Drive-In presents “Goonies (Rated PG). For more info visit adapted for all. All levels of ability and experience will be betheldrivein.com. honored. This practice will encourage improved breathing, balance and alignment, while increasing strength and flexibility with deep relaxation; while most importantly bringing your youthful open heart to the mat! The presence of beings so new to this world gives us all an opportunity to celebrate the pure innocence and wonder of our own journey. The classes are 75 minutes in duration. Space is limited to 42 people. For more info or to register call 603-847-3330 or email [email protected]. 16 • PUZZLES The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021

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How to Play 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.

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Calendar: Email [email protected] Hartford’s annual Independence Day celebration 7 p.m. Kilowatt South, Hartford. Free. TUESDAY from page 15 Join the Town of Hartford, Parks & Recreation Department for this Bethel Drive-In: “Goonies” (1985) year’s Annual Independence Day Celebration brought to you by the 9 p.m. Bethel Drive-In at 36 Bethel Dr, Bethel. $10/adults and $5/ Town of Hartford and McGee Family Used Cars. Events start at 7 p.m. JULY 6 children ages 5-12. with fireworks at dusk. Food vendors include Dunk’s Concessions and The Bethel Drive-In presents “Goonies” (Rated PG). For more info visit The Snack Bar at the Gorge. Main Stage performance begins at 7 p.m. COVID Recovery Through Wellness betheldrivein.com. with DJ Zack Davis. Family entertainment by Pirate Man Dan. No pets 1 p.m. Virtual. Free. or personal fireworks allowed. For more info visit hartfordvt.myrec.com. Are you interested in developing a healthier and more meaningful life while managing the COVID 19 pandemic? Join the COVID Support VT Woodstock 4th of July Fireworks staff for exploration of the 8 components of wellness and balance. Each SUNDAY 9 p.m. Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock. Free. week, facilitators will focus on one aspect of the Wellness Wheel, and Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks at Woodstock Union High provide support, encouragement and opportunities for interaction for School. Fireworks begin at dusk. participants as they find new ways towards wellness. Repeats every JULY 4 Tuesday 1-2 p.m. and Thursday 3-4 p.m. until July 29. To register visit Bethel Drive-In: Goonies (1985) bit.ly/covidrecoverythroughwellness. Killington Fourth of July Celebration 9 p.m. Bethel Drive-In at 36 Bethel Dr, Bethel. $10/adults and $5/ All day. River Road in Killington. Free. children ages 5-12. Knitting Group Killington is excited to announce the return of the annual 4th of July The Bethel Drive-In presents Goonies (Rated PG). For more info visit 2:30 p.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. celebration at the Herbert Johnson Recreation Center. The theme year betheldrivein.com. Gather your knitting (or crochet) project and let’s come together! We are is Celebrating America as One Killington. After the long year of 2020, trying a new way of gathering with our creative interests. To RSVP call they want to highlight the things that make Killington special. They are 802-773-1853 or email [email protected] also focused on honoring the community that has endured so much during these unforeseen times. For more info or to participate in the parade visit killingtonrec.com. MONDAY Learning Kitchen: Back to Basics 3 p.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. Registration is now open for Southern Vermont Council on Aging’s Sidewalk Sale Days JULY 5 Learning Kitchen: Back to Basics: Do you need a refresh on proper All Day starting at 9:30 a.m. Woodstock. Free. kitchen techniques? Are you just starting to cook for yourself and are Get ready for a parade of sales, food, and live music by Jim Yeager Maxfield Monday Walks in need of some basic training? This year’s Learning Kitchen will focus hitting the sidewalks of Woodstock village this holiday weekend from 8:30 a.m. Maxfield Outdoor Sports Complex, Hartford. Free. on basic technique and tips for the kitchen. Topics like kitchen safety, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Just be sure to wear a mask, maintain at least 6 feet how to use a knife, and basic cooking techniques will be included in Each week, the group will enjoy a 60-90 minute walk at the Maxfield the course. This course will also provide tips for preparing meals for of social distancing, and have a historically good time. You can dine Outdoor Sports Complex. This is a great way to get outside, exercise outdoors as Mountain Creamery slings sausages on the street, snag and socialize with others. Complete 1, 2, 3, or 4 laps. Each lap is 0.9 one. Limited to 20 participants. To register call 802-786-5990 or email some strawberry shortcake from Soulfully Good, and eat well at local miles. For Maxfield Monday Walks, meet at Pavilion B by 8:30 a.m. For [email protected]. favorites Mon Vert Café and The Daily Catch! Plus, shop it out with more info and to register visit bit.ly/MaxfieldMondayWalks. sales from local businesses. For more info visit bit.ly/Woodstock4th. Circle of Fathers 4 p.m. Virtual. Free. Old Vermont Fourth Coffee Hour Social 9:30 a.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. Fathers Support Group. Run by Prevent Child Abuse VT. For more info All Day starting at 10:00 a.m. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. contact Amber Menard, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802- In an effort to bring people together in a safe way to socialize and Included in admission. spend time catching up we will offer a Coffee Social Hour Mondays 552-4274 or [email protected]. A patriotic family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration in June. Tables will be set out for individuals to sit together in groups of Independence, a historic debate, wagon rides, making 1890 flags, of 6 or less. Masks will be required except when you are sipping your Slate Valley Trail Ladies Night MTB Ride spelling bees, sack races, playing historic base ball, and lots more. For coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Once you are seated we ask that you stay at more info visit billingsfarm.org/events/old-vermont-fourth. 5 p.m. Locations vary. that table. This will also be a chance to share feedback for what you Join Slate Valley Trails on the first Tuesdays of the month for our Ladies would like to see happen at the Godnick Center. For more info call April Night Mountain bike rides. Ride with an amazing group of women on Fourth of July Celebration at Stratton Mountain at 802-773-1853. trails in the SVT network. No drop rides. All are welcome. Optional bike All Day. Stratton Mountain Resort. wrenching clinic from 5pm-5:30pm. Start time is 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 Stratton Mountain is excited to welcome back a sky-high Fourth of July Killington Bone Builders p.m. For more info visit slatevalleytrails.org. celebration in southern Vermont, taking place July 2, 3, and 4. Sunday 10 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. opens its doors to mountain bikers, scenic lift riders, golfer, and Village In the meeting room at Sherburne Memorial Library. Weights provided, Circle of Parents in Recovery shoppers and diners with enjoyable daytime activities before getting masks please. For more info call Pat at 802-422-3368. set for the first headline concert of Stratton’s Mountain Music series. 5:30 p.m. Virtual. Free. Headlining this weekend are the Spin Doctors who bring their vibrant Virtual support group. Run by Prevent Child Abuse VT. For more info blues-influenced sound and unique chemistry to the Stratton stage at Drive-up pick-up meals contact Cindy Atkins, Family Support Programs Coordinator, at 802- 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. For more info visit bit.ly/ 12 p.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. $3.50 Donation ages 498-0608 or [email protected] StrattonJuly4th2021. 65+, $6 fee under age 65. Reservations required. Godnick Center, in partnership with Southwestern Vermont Council on Grief support Freedom and Unity Ride Aging and Meals on Wheels, is providing drive-up pick-up meals on 6 p.m. VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region’s Rutland office at 7 Mondays and Thursdays at noon at the Godnick Center. Call (802)773- 9:30 a.m. Wilkins Harley-Davidson in Barre. Free. Albert Cree Drive, Rutland and virtually. Free. 1853 for information or to make a reservation for pick-up. For more info The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR) will provide The annual 4th of July Freedom and Unity Ride will meet at Wilkins or to make a reservation call 802-773-1853. Harley-Davidson at 9:30 a.m with kickstands up at 10 a.m. Leisurely grief support services both in-person and virtually every Tuesday from ride through small towns with a photograph at the capital. All skill 6-7 p.m. at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region’s Rutland office on 7 Albert Cree Drive. Led by Spiritual and Bereavement levels welcome. All makes and models welcome. Just come celebrate Bone Builders Coordinator, Collin Terenzini. Space is limited. To register call America with us. Lunch provided by Wilkins Harley-Davidson. For more 1 p.m. Godnick’s Center, 1 Deer Street, Rutland. Free. info visit bit.ly/FreedomandUnityRide. An Osteo Exercise Program. All you need to bring with you is a bottle 802-855-4533. of water. The weights are provided. For more info and to RSVP call Onion River Jazz Band Sunday Service at Grace 802-775-8220. Church Open Discussion and Support Group for Frontline 10 a.m. Grace Congregational UCC, 8 Court Street, Rutland Free. Join us for a toe tapping Sunday worship service. All are welcome at Workers Grace Congregational UCC. For more info visit gracechurchvt.org 3:30 p.m. Virtual. Free. Join this facilitated discussion to share and learn from your peers Old-Fashioned Fourth of July in front-line positions about how best to manage during this time. 11 a.m. Main Street in Stowe. Free. COVID Support VT staff will provide a structured environment for discussion and tips for coping and wellness. For more info visit bit.ly/ Stowe are very excited to bring back their famous 4th of July parade frontlineworkerssupport. this summer! Head down and enjoy our Main Street parade and a live music performance from 11 a.m. to 2 pm., on the Village Green, by local talent Maple Run Band. For more info visit bit.ly/ WAMBA single track ride StoweOldFashioned. 6 p.m. Aqueduct Trails in Woodstock. WAMBA single track ride held at Aqueduct Trails from 6-8 p.m. For Did we miss a local event? Sunday Jazz on the Porch more info visit mtbwoodstock.com. Email [email protected] and we’ll be sure to include your 1 p.m. 1 The Green at the Woodstock Village Square, Woodstock. Free. next musical event on this page! If you have another event A weekly free live music series featuring the best area musicians in Taconic Masterclass with Deborah Buck coming up, email [email protected]. a casual and intimate setting. This week’s performance is by Rowley 7 p.m. Riley Center for the Arts in Manchester. Free. Hazard. All performances are from 1-4 p.m., rain or shine. Patrons are Masterclasses offer the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the art encouraged to bring a chair, a beverages and/or snacks. For more info and craft of classical music performance. Violinist Deborah Buck has call 802-457-1451. built a strong career as chamber musician, concertmaster, soloist, and Join Us For: teacher. For 16 years, she was a member and first violinist of the Lark Mini Golf Rutland City Band Summer Concert Quartet. Currently Acting Concertmaster of the Stamford Symphony; 7 p.m. Main Street Park in Rutland. Free. Deborah was the tenured concertmaster of the Brooklyn Philharmonic; Batting Cages has held concertmaster positions with orchestras throughout the U.S.; Join the Rutland City Band at Main Street Park every Sunday between and toured Europe with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Seating is Great Food July 4 through Aug. 22 for free live music for everyone to enjoy! For limited. For more info visit and to reserve tickets visit taconicmusic.org. more info visit rutlandrec.com/7tosunset. Soft Serve NAMI Connection peer support group 26 Flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream 7 p.m. Virtual. Free. Struggling with managing your mental health? NAMI Connection Peer In Mendon on Rt 4 • Across from Sugar & Spice • 802-776-4921 Support Group can help. This is a free, 90-minute recovery support group for people living with a mental health condition. For more info., visit namivt.org/support/peer-support-groups or contact Nick Martin at Open Daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. [email protected]. 18 • LivingADE The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 This week’s living Arts, Dining and Entertainment!

By Brooke Geery Arson Skate Shop in downtown Rutland is now open. Pictured (l-r): Rep. Larry Cupoli, Sen. Cheryl Hooker, associate Garrett Allen, owner Bill Strecker, coaches Craig Evans and Connor Cavanagh. Manchester-based Arson Skate Shop expands to Rutland By Brooke Geery It’s been 18 years since the Sound Strecker found many ways to stay in- of the shop. Barrier — Rutland’s last official volved. He was instrumental in build- To keep things in Rutland running skateboard shop — closed its doors ing the skatepark in Barre, where he smoothly, Strecker hired Garrett Al- on Center Street. That void has now also ran skate camps. He was a major len, 32, to be “the guy.” been filled. player on the committee that worked “I can’t think of a better way to On Friday, June 25, members of for 10 years to get a public concrete spend my time than helping out kids the Chamber & Economic Develop- park build in Manchester. And he and talking about skateboarding all ment of the Rutland Region (CE- lived in Deerfield Beach, Florida, for day,” Allen said. DRR), state Senator Cheryl Hooker, a decade working at a shop there and Other local skaters, such as Craig and local skateboarders gathered to learning the business. Evans and Connor Cavanagh, have cut the ribbon and officially christen He opened Arson’s flagship loca- also signed on to offer lessons, coach- Rutland’s new skateboard shop, tion in Manchester — so named ing and camps in the region. Arson. because it’s located in the old The youthful energy exuding from Owner Bill Strecker, 44, found firehouse (345 Center St. in Man- the shop is contagious. skateboarding as a kid growing up chester) —in 2011 and the shop has “I’m really excited to be seeing in Winhall, and shortly realized that thrived. the young people that are coming in it’s more than just an easy way to get The past year and a half has been here because they are the future of hurt — skateboarding is a welcoming an especially big one for the skate Rutland,” CEDRR Executive Director community that offers something for world. In addition to being a great Lyle Jepson said. anyone who wants to learn. This is the outdoor activity keeping people Senator Hooker agreed, and said No. 1 reason he wanted to expand his safely busy during a global pandem- she’s excited to see the Rutland skate- skate shop empire northwards. ic, the sport will make its debut in the board community flourish for that an “We decided to open Arson so we Olympics in Tokyo in July. Strecker other reasons, too. could be involved in the community,” said the pandemic gave him the op- “It’s environmentally friendly Strecker said. “We noticed Rutland portunity to slow down and figure out transportation so we’re really happy had a need and there is a void here. the best way to expand. about that!” We wanted to support the scene and “Covid was slower to grow than Arson is open 12-8 p.m. Wednes- give the kids somewhere to go. We’re we wanted, but we made it,” he said. day through Sunday. It is located at really excited to be in the community “Manchester has a bunch of outlets 150 West St. in Rutland. Stay up to and everyone has been awesome.” and we didn’t just want to be another date on social media @arson_shop By Brooke Geery Prior to opening up his own shop, outlet,” he said of the boutique nature and online at arsonshop.com. Craig Evans, a skateboard coach, stands by a rack of boards. The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 • 19

[MUSIC Scene] By DJ Dave Hoffenberg WED. KILLINGTON PROCTORSVILLE MON. 6 p.m. The Summit Lodge – 4 p.m. Outer Limits Brewing – JUNE 30 Duane Carleton Jim Yeager Band JULY 5 6 p.m. The Foundry – Sammy B RUTLAND LUDLOW with Fireworks 8 p.m. PROCTORSVILLE 8 p.m. Jax Food & Games Patio 5:30 p.m. Roots Restaurant – 6 p.m. Du Jour VT – Jim Yeager – Live Music Ryan Fuller 5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant & Bar – Sammy B QUECHEE 8:30 p.m. Jax Food & Games - Jason Hartoonian LUDLOW 5 p.m. The Public House – SUN. Kim Wilcox and Guest LUDLOW 8 pm The Killarney - Open Mic with Silas McPrior RUTLAND 6 p.m. Calcuttas at Fox Run Golf JULY 4 Club - Jester Jigs 9:30 p.m. Center Street Alley – KILLINGTON Open Mic hosted by Tom Irish 6:30 p.m. Du Jour VT – live music 10 a.m. River Road – Killington TUES. SOUTH POMFRET POULTNEY 4th of July Parade 6:30 p.m. The Hillside at Artistree 6 p.m. Taps Tavern – The Mean 11 a.m. Johnson Rec Center – Los Lorcas JULY 6 Waltons – Town of Killington 4th of July Celebration with DJ KILLINGTON QUECHEE 5 p.m. The Foundry – Jazz Night with the Groovin Dukes 8 p.m. Jax Food & Games Patio – THURS. 5:30 p.m. The Public House – Taco Tuesday with Rick Webb Brooks Hubbard 7 p.m. Johnson Rec Center – Town of Killington 4th of July LUDLOW JULY 1 RUTLAND Celebration with Live music and Fireworks 9 p.m. 7 p.m. Du Jour VT – Taco BARNARD 8 p.m. Angler Pub – Chris Pallutto Tuesday with Chris Pallutto 8 p.m. Jax Food & Games Patio – 5:30 p.m. Fable Farm Fermentory Ryan Fuller – Feast & Field Concert Series WOODSTOCK PITTSFORD with Moxley Union 6 p.m. Pittsford Village Farms - 6 p.m. East End Park - Music by LUDLOW Tuesday Live Outdoor Concert 6:30 p.m. Feast & Field (original the River with Paul Asbell Quintet 1 p.m. Calcuttas at Fox Run Golf Clark Farm location) - A with Steve Spensly Midsummer Night’s Dream Club - Adam McMahon POULTNEY BOMOSEEN ROCHESTER SAT. 7 p.m. Taps Tavern – Open 6 p.m. Lake House – Aaron Audet 6:30 p.m. Town Park – Summer Bluegrass Jam Concert Series with Jim Courtesy VSO JULY 3 Thompson and Stretch n’ the The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform one of it’s two CASTLETON Limits QUECHEE BARNARD “Summer Under the Stars” concerts in Rutland, July 25. 5 p.m. The Public House – Jim 6 p.m. Third Place Pizza – RUTLAND Yeager and Friend Josh Jakab 2 p.m./6:30 p.m. Feast & Field (original Clark Farm location) - A Vermont Symphony Midsummer Night’s Dream 9:45 p.m. Vermont State KILLINGTON Fairgrounds - Fireworks Over Rutland: The Paramount Orchestra announces 5 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub – BOMOSEEN Celebrates America’s Birthday Virtual Events Duane Carleton 6 p.m. Bomoseen Lodge & STOCKBRIDGE 2021 summer season 5 p.m. The Foundry – Ryan Fuller Taproom – George Nostrand THURS. From breweries to bandstands, July 1 p.m. The Wild Fern – The LUDLOW CASTLETON People’s Jam with Rick performances feature something for all Redington JUNE 24 The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is pleased to 6 p.m. Du Jour VT – BYO Mic: 6 p.m. Ice House Bar & Grill – Open Mic Robert Wagneaux 7 p.m. The Underground announce its 2021 summer season, consisting of a series of Recording Studio presents 17 free, themed chamber concerts and two 25-piece orches- 6 p.m. Third Place Pizza – The PROCTORSVILLE Scott Forrest: theundergroundvt. tral performances, all held throughout July. Green Brothers bandcamp.com/merch/ After touring all of Vermont’s counties last summer for 5 p.m. Neal’s Restaurant & Bar – davey-davis-live Sammy B KILLINGTON casual outdoor performances, the VSO is looking forward to visiting towns across the state once again. These small- 5 p.m. Moguls Sports Pub – QUECHEE Duane Carleton Summit Lodge format concerts feature string and woodwind quartets and brass quintets, and will be themed by location: breweries, 6:30 p.m. The Public House – Trivia 6 p.m. The Foundry – Jenny Porter homes & gardens, and town gazebos & bandstands. While locations are still being secured, concertgoers can plan for 8:30 p.m. Jax Food & Games events in Burlington, Island Pond, Woodstock, Bennington, FRI. Patio – Sammy B Greensboro, Pittsford, Grafton, South Hero, and St. Johns- LUDLOW bury, among others. JULY 2 Our ticketed, two-show Summer Under the Stars 5 p.m. Calcuttas at Fox Run Golf concerts will be held at Shelburne Museum on July 24 in Club - The Gully Boys BARNARD partnership with Higher Ground, and in Rutland on July 25 6:30 p.m. Feast & Field (original 6:30 p.m. Du Jour VT – Rustie Bus (details to follow). These 25-piece chamber orchestra con- Clark Farm location) - A certs, VSO’s first live orchestra performances since early Midsummer Night’s Dream QUECHEE 2020, will be conducted by the Creative Projects Chair Matt BOMOSEEN 5:30 p.m. The Public House – LaRocca and feature music to celebrate nature and the Silas McPrior great outdoors. 6 p.m. Lake House – Ryan Fuller “We are thrilled to offer such a robust, state-wide tour PITTSFIELD schedule as it becomes safer to gather,” says VSO Executive CASTLETON 3 p.m. Clear River Tavern – Did we miss something? Email [email protected] Director Elise Brunelle. “This summer, the VSO will be part 6 p.m. Ice House Bar & Grill – Independence Day Party with and we’ll be sure to include your next event on this page! of Vermont’s great celebration of the arts and a return to Aaron Audet & Adam Falco Bow Thayer, The Idiots and live music we’ve all missed.” Fireworks 10 p.m. 6 p.m. Third Place Pizza - Silas Please note: some places require reservations and some are Please visit vso.org/events for the most up-to-date con- weather permitting, so please call ahead before making a drive. McPrior cert information and programming details. 20 • LIVING ADE The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 Celebrate July Fourth of July celebration at Stratton is July 2-4 July 2-4 — STRATTON MOUNTAIN — Stratton Mountain is excited to wel- 4th in Woodstock come back a sky-high Fourth of July July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate Sun- celebration in southern Vermont, tak- day, July 4th in Woodstock, rain or shine! Billings Farm & ing place July 2, 3, and 4. Excitement is Museum’s Old Vermont Fourth Celebration, from 10 a.m. to in the air as fireworks, family activities, 5 p.m. will feature wagon rides, historic speeches, tradi- and live music return to the mountain, tional music and games, an old-fashioned game of baseball, alongside summer operations includ- spelling bees, and more. Trail Break Taps & Tacos will be on ing downhill mountain biking, scenic site from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with their food truck serv- lift rides, golf, hiking, and more. ing a variety of tacos, quesadillas, street corn, chips and Begin the celebration on Friday with salsa, plus a beer garden and refreshing non-alcoholic op- a local craft market paired with live mu- tions. Find the day’s schedule at billingsfarm.org. sic, shopping, and dining in the Stratton The excitement continues at the Woodstock Union High Village. Friday night kicks off Stratton’s School at 6 p.m. with fun children’s activities sponsored first Coca-Cola Movie Night of the by ArtisTree/Purple Crayon Productions and operated by season, featuring “Annie” on the large the Change the World Kids, and VT Volunteer Services for outdoor projector and movie screen. Animals Humane Society returns with a variety of games Jumpstart Saturday with the Run- for kids and adults and glow products. The WUHS Alumni ning of the Bears 5K race around the Association will be operating the barbecue tent and cook- resort and Village. The race starts at 9 nationally touring tribute to the Dave staple of the ‘90s music scene with six out this year and serving hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese- a.m. Saturday’s daytime activities con- Matthews Band. Stick around after the albums including the triple-platinum burgers, sausages, drinks, desserts and more! The Lazy Cow sist of the Bike Park and scenic lift rides DMTB show as the July celebration Pocket Full of Kryptonite, which sold Vermont, a mobile ice cream cafe will serve local Vermont- to the summit or mid-mountain from goes high into the sky with fireworks more than 10 million copies. The Spin made ice cream. 10am to 4pm, hiking, retail shops and at 9:30 p.m. Due to capacity limits for Doctors bring their vibrant, blues-in- Jack Snyder aka Leyeux will perform from 6:15- dining open in the Village, golf, and all the concert, registration is required for fluenced sound and unique chemistry 9:15 p.m. The Ora E. Paul American Legion and Boy Scout your favorite mountain activities. Stratton Mountain friends and family. to the Stratton stage at 7:30 p.m., with Troop 220 will perform a flag ceremony at 8 p.m. Mountain Friends and Freedom is Pre-registration online is recommend- doors at 5:30 p.m. Capping off the evening is a spectacular July 4th fire- Stratton Mountain’s Saturday evening ed as this event may sell out. The weekend rounds out on Mon- works display, sponsored by the town of Woodstock and celebration for the 4th of July Week- Sunday opens its doors to moun- day with the Bike Park and scenic lift with support from Billings Farm & Museum and the Wood- end. Come out with the whole family tain bikers, scenic lift riders, golfers, rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., golf tee stock Economic Development Commission. and let the kids play on the outdoor and Village shoppers and diners with times 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., alongside Village The town of Woodstock acknowledges the guidance of climbing wall, bungee jump, sack race, enjoyable daytime activities before retail shops and restaurants. Head to the state as we come out of the period of pandemic and three-legged race, and other fam- getting set for the first headline con- stratton.com for tickets, hours, lodging reopen our state, therefore, the town recommends compli- ily activities. The stage is set for live cert of summer 2021 and Stratton’s packages and additional information ance with state guidelines at this event. For further informa- music by The Dave Matthews Tribute Mountain Music series. Headlining on this Fourth of July celebration in the tion visit townofwoodstock.org. Band at 5:30pm. The DMTB is the only the weekend are the Spin Doctors. A Green Mountains. KILLINGTON MUSIC

DANIEL ANDAI Artistic Director & Violin FESTIVAL Killington Town Recreation Bringing music to the community JULY 14-17 I FREE LIVE CONCERTS INDEPENDENCE DAY Join us for Classical Concerts with JOHN VAIDA performances by our world-renowned faculty. Violin/Viola CELEBRATIONS!

Wednesday, July 14 • 7 - 8pm CASTLETON COMMUNITY CENTER 9:00 AM - Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, July 16 • 7 - 8pm 10:00 AM - Killington 4th of July Parade (River Road) THE RUTLAND FREE LIBRARY 11:00 AM - Johnson Rec Center opens for public swim REGI PAPA 11:30 AM - Fireman's BBQ, and raffle Violin Saturday, July 17 • 12 - 1pm THE SPARKLE BARN 1:30 PM - Kids Field Games at soccer field Wallingford, VT 7:00 PM - Live Music Come Alive Outside! Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. 9:00 PM - Fireworks Show

For more visit our website www.killingtonrec.com. Details online or call 802.773.4003. BRYAN HAYSLETT kmfest.org Cello The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 LIVING ADE • 21 Rockin’ the Region at the Basin Bluegrass Festival The best and most affordable festival and said, “He’s been a legend around these around is the Basin Bluegrass Festival in parts for years. Back in the ‘60s I knew him Brandon, next weekend July 8-11. It’s back and he was on the radio doing country. after the pandemic break and now in its He’s been at this festival every year and he’s 26th year. I attended the 25th in 2019 and closed this festival every year.” was blown away by all it had to offer. To close, Smokey leads everyone in “God A weekend pass with camping is only Bless America.” Everyone gathers in a circle, $65, add a spaghetti joins hands and sings along. dinner for $10 on I had no idea Smokey is 91 and has been Thursday at 5 p.m. playing music for 76 years. with music to follow He was a full-time musician for his first from Cannonball 32 years before getting a day job as a school Express. They offer custodian and eventually as head custodian early bird camping (so he would have a retirement fund). He July 4-7 for only $10 was also a country radio DJ in Glens Falls, a spot. New York, for 20 years. He’s grateful to play Rockin’ the There’s also daily with his two sons, Arlin and Scott. Region tickets at the gate. He said, “They’re the only thing that’s By DJ Dave Music on Friday/ keeping me playing.” Hoffenberg Saturday runs from He played country music until the ‘70s 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. when it began to go pop. He said, “It lost its with some music country flavor for me so I started exploring workshops for $30. Thursday night ticket in bluegrass. I liked bluegrass even before it is $15 and Sunday is $15 with music from 9 was called bluegrass.” a.m.-2 p.m. You can find more information He tried to retire in 2015 but Berry asked at basinbluegrassfestival.com. him back for Sunday and that last song that I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda everyone loves. He said, “I love to do it. I Berry who runs it and Smokey Greene who tried to retire and this summer I have 18 gigs. closes it. Smokey was one of my favorite That’s how retired I am. I played ‘God Bless Submitted interviews to date. Talking to him was a real America’ the first year she ran a festival and it Smokey Greene has played country music for nearly 80 years. treat because I wasn’t expecting it. His story works so good that I just do it every year.” is very impressive. Smokey grew up in Tinmouth/Danby. played some guitar. I can remember when dancing, they’re not drinking.” It wasn’t until the governor announced this His first paid gig was at the Danby Four I was 5, listening to him play and thinking Berry is psyched to have the festival past March that festivals could happen that Corners Town Hall. some day I’m going to do that.” back and said, “I’m so thankful we made Berry started organizing this one — which is “I was 16 years old and I never looked Smokey likes to mix comedy songs in it through the 25th year before we had to late. She usually has the bands booked by fall back after that,” he said. “That’s what I al- with the old school ballads, like “I don’t look cancel a year.” and starts promoting in January. ways wanted to do. I’ve done other things to good naked anymore.” He said, “I find if you She encourages families to come. There She said, “When we decided to have survive but I’ve always done music.” do too many ballads, you lose the audience are food vendors including Mexican, stuffed it, I got flyers printed. My friends and I sat He used to go to square dances when he so you mix it up.” Smokey calls Don Reno grilled cheese, gluten free, vegan, fried down, stuffed envelopes, stamped and got was 14, not to dance but to watch the music. “the best banjo player to come down the dough, ice cream and chocolate bark candy. them in the mail. The response has been He said, “I would watch the guitar player, pike.” They got to work together for 10 years. Linda does this every year because of the really good this year. I’m really looking for- then go home and try and do what he was Smokey said, “He told me when you’re people. She said, “Bluegrass people are the ward to Sunday which kicks off with gospel doing.” entertaining the audience, bring them up, nicest, friendliest, just one big family. I’ve had at 9 a.m. A couple leads it and whoever There’s a lot of musicians in his family bring them down and then bring them back mornings I’ve looked out my camper window has instruments, joins in. He does a little and whenever there was a family reunion, up. Don’t keep them on an even keel. That’s and wondered why I do this? Oh ya, there’s all preaching and then there’s a gospel sing they would perform. He said, “I’ve heard what I’ve always tried to do.” those people out there, that’s why I do this!” under the tent.” that music since I could remember. My old- Smokey and I have both been told the Bring a chair and get ready to enjoy some Berry encouraged me to speak to Smokey est brother, who is 16 years older than me, same thing by club owners: “When they’re awesome music and a fun weekend. Green Mountain National YOUR NEXT GOLF ADVENTURE IS HERE

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Rooms & Suites available By Chuck Helfer Courtesy Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill H. Green of Green’s Sugar House walks between maple trees checking sap lines. The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 LIVING ADE • 23 Town of Killington to hold full day of Fourth of July celebrations Killington Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the annual July 4th celebration. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Friends of the Library book sale and ending with the fireworks show at 9 p.m. The theme this year is Celebrating America as One Killington. Activities are scheduled all day. July • 9 a.m.: Friends of the Library book sale. • 10 a.m.: 4th of July Parade. Residents, visitors and businesses are all welcome to participate in the 4 parade. Meet at the River Road Cemetery. Children 12 years or younger can bring their patriotically decorated bike and ride in the parade. Or register a float. Organiza- tions, businesses, and groups can also walk in the parade. Please note that registration is required through KillingtonRec.com by July 2. Judges will be on hand to determine the best float in these categories: Best Use of Theme and Best in Show. • 10:30 a.m.: Raffle begins. Prizes include a season pass to Killington Resort, a cord of wood, Maurie Harrington print, CV oil, and more. Raffle tickets are $5 for one and $25 for six tickets. Cash only. • 11 a.m.: Johnson Recreation Center opens for public swim with no Covid restric- tions. Live DJ begins. • 11:30 a.m.: Firemen’s barbecue. Come support Killington Fire & Rescue with their annual barbecue held underneath the pavilion. Includes a traditional barbecue meal as well as many other foods for all types of diets. Killington Fire & Rescue is asking for small side dishes to be donated. Suggestions for dishes are chips, salads of any kind of dessert. Dishes can be dropped off at Chalet Killington on July 3 between the hours of 2-5 p.m.. 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July 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Start your Independence Day celebration at Billings Farm & Museum’s “Old Vermont Fourth” on Sunday, July 4, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The day’s event features good old- fashioned fun with traditional music, wagon rides, patriotic speeches, and an historic game of baseball such as:

• Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence by the local Boy Scout Troop 220. • Listen to live traditional music performed by Tom McKenzie and Patti Casey. • Get into the patriotic spirit listening to the presi- dential speeches of Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. • Test your 19th Century vocabulary skills in spirited spelling bees! • Enjoy a wagon ride around the farm. • Make Uncle Sam bookmarks and Firework Rings. • Barrel race a hobby horse and enjoy children’s stories. • Watch “A Time for Justice”, an Oscar-winning documentary film that captures the spirit of the civil Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum rights movement, shown throughout the day in the Visitors with their handmade 43-star American flag. Staff in authentic uniform and visitors play game of historic base ball. Visitor Center Theater. • Trailbreak Taps and Tacos, a popular local eatery from White River Junction will be on site with their food truck from 11 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. serving a Rutland County Audubon issues variety of tacos, quesadillas, street corn, chips and salsa, plus a beer garden and refreshing non-alco- a call to all artists holic options. • See live demonstrations on how to make strawberry RUTLAND — Rutland County Audubon will be holding its open shortcake and quick pickles in the Learning Kitchen art show, Nature Revealed, from Sept. 17 through Oct.29 at the and enjoy samples! Chaffee Art Center (pictured right). • Old-fashioned fun with an historic game of base- Visual artists, professional and non-professional, in any medium ball in the Billings’ fields at 2 p.m. Join in or cheer on including photography, painting and sculpture are invited to submit the teams. up to three works to be included in an open art show featuring nature Billings Farm & Museum follows guidance from the CDC and wildlife at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. and the Vermont Forward Plan to determine our protocols. Solely scenic landscapes are excluded. Works need not be for For the continued safety of our staff and guests, all guests sale. Those offered for sale are subject to a gallery commission to the over the age of 2 are required to wear a face covering in all Chaffee Art Center or donated proceeds, if sold, to RCAS and to the indoor spaces. For outdoor spaces, mask wearing is option- Chaffee. Delivery of works will be Saturday, Sept. 11. al for fully-vaccinated persons; unvaccinated persons must If you’re interested in showing your work, please email by Aug. 1 at wear masks when around people and unable to maintain [email protected]. 6-feet of physical distances. No entry is permitted without a Works must be submitted ready to hang or display. face covering. The Chaffee Art Center is located at 16 So. Main St., Rutland. For more information, visit billingsfarm.org. JONESJONES DONUTSDONUTS Come to our sugarhouse for the best breakfast around! After breakfast, check out our gift shop for all your souvenir, gift, and maple “Jones Donuts and Bakery is a syrup needs. We look must stop if you reside or simply forward to your visit! come to visit Rutland. They have Outdoor seating & dining now been an institution in the community open! Take-out available. and are simply the best.” Serving Breakfast & Lunch 7a.m. - 2p.m. daily OPEN WED. - SUN. 5 TO 12 CLOSED MON. + TUES. 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Humans are influenced that makes up this incredibly beauti- in lieu of a 2021 live performance by two forces: nature and nurture.” ful land (from the comfort and safety season, SitW will be mounting a Paley concluded, “What does a world of their own homes) when watching small film production of ‘As You Like look like that is free of patriarchal our forthcoming film adaptation of It.’ The film adaptation will be shot in limitations? We may never know, but As You Like It.” the late summer-early fall landscape we can certainly imagine.” Shakespeare in the Woods is Mid-wMid-wayay up KillingtonKillington AAccessccess Rd.Rd. of the Green Mountains “that we SitW 2019 season cast member officially over the halfway mark to Open for Indoor Dining,Dining, Take-OutTake-Out and DeliveryDelivery know and love, and bring the Forest and Shakespearean text-wiz Caitlin its goal of raising $18,000 for the ServingServing LunchLunch & Dinner Daily of Arden right into your homes.” McQuade is currently working with upcoming film production of “As You She continued, “This is an exciting Paley on delicately trimming the Like It.” Maness said, “The support vermontsushi.comvermontsushi.com • 802.422.4241 opportunity. 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SHELDON—2 year-old. Neu- RAIN—11 week-old. Neu- MILO—3 year-old. Neutered DILLY—3 year-old. Neutered OKI & LEROY tered male. Hound mix. Tri- tered male. Domestic short- male. Domestic shorthair. male. Domestic shorthair. L color. I just want to be every- hair. Grey and white. I am a Black and white. I love a good Black and white. I love just one’s best friend. very active, fun, loving kitten. lap — if I can fit, that is. about everything, cuddles, Loki and Leroy are two Southern gentlemen from Arkansas. belly rubs, being brushed, Their super power is the ability to cuddle! These two sweet games, toys, the list goes on. hearts are looking for a someone to love them. The are both heartworm positive and have to stay in Vermont. We will pay for their treatments and can discuss this more in detail. If you would like to adopt one of these handsome boys you can fill out an application on our website. This pet is available for adoption at Springfield Humane Society 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT• (802) 885-3997 *Adoptions will be handled online until further notice. spfldhumane.org

PROVOLONE—9 week-old. DUSTY—5 year-old. Neu- Neutered male. Domestic tered male. Domestic long- shorthair. I love playing with hair. Grey and white. I like to string toys and chasing fake play with my feathered toys, mice. and I have to admit, I do en- joy some catnip.

PRIMA &VERA Hi! Our names are Prima and Vera, we are spayed female, 3-year-old sisters. We recently transferred to Lucy Mack- ARRET enzie from another shelter. We were a tad on the shy side H when we first arrived, but the people here have been so pa- PINTO—9 week-old. Neu- WAFFER—Adult. Spayed tient and gentle with us that we’re not that shy anymore! tered male. Domestic short- HARRET—5 year-old. Spayed female. Hound mix. female. American. Tan. I’m We actually really like people and are hoping to hop into hair. Black. I enjoy afternoon Tri-color. I am an affectionateS outhern lady look- lovely rabbit who likes to sit our new home with our new family together! We have never naps curled up with my sister. ing for her forever home. and watch the world go by in been apart and our fondest wish is to remain side by side! between eating and playing.

So, if your heart and home are missing some frolicking, bouncing, furry affection, please call today! This pet is available for adoption at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society All of these pets are available for adoption at 4832 VT-44, Windsor, VT • (802) 484-5829 *(By appointment only at this time.) Tues. - Sat. 12-4 p.m. Rutland County & Thurs. 12-7 p.m. • lucymac.org Humane Society 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vt. (802) 483-6700 Tues. - Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed CINNAMON—Adult. Male. ROXY—4 year-old. Male. FOXY—4 year-old. Male. Rabbit. I am inquisitive and American Guinea pig. Brown American Guinea pig. Brown Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org like to investigate new toys, and white. Veggies are the and white. I am a very sweet especially cardboard boxes. best, and if I hear a plastic bag little guy and enjoy my friend crinkle I will start talking. Roxy’s company.

Fourth of July tips for your pets from RCHS With the Fourth of July right around the corner comes sure they have good identification. Because collars and tags lots of fun with picnics, parades and fireworks! Unfortu- can get pulled off, microchips work best, so make sure your nately, July 5 usually brings more stray animals to the shelter pet’s microchip information is up to date. than usual. The noise and flash of fireworks scares even pets Call the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) to let that are used to being outside. us know if your pet is missing, or fill out a lost pet report Since fireworks are becoming more common, the best online at rchsvt.org. advice we have is to keep your pet indoors. For many pets, Please be assured, even if your pet is brought in after the most natural reaction to a scare is to run. hours by law enforcement, they are in a safe, comfortable If your dog or cat gets free and runs, you want to make place until you can retrieve them. Have a safe holiday! 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oduced by The Mountain Times © 2021 • Menus are samples 30 • Columns The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 Maligned and misunderstood, the Sticky wicket In the sport of cricket, sticky, it’s very hard for the Eastern milk snake slithers in the dark they refer to a term known batsman to remain in the Walking down my road on an early June afternoon of rodents and sources of cover at farms that attracts milk as a “sticky game, much several years ago, I spotted a snake attempting to cross snakes. wicket.” less score any into the underbrush. Covered in colorful splotches, it Mating season occurs in May or June, with clutches as Let me ex- points, known quickly slithered across the pavement and out of sight. large as two dozen eggs laid inside logs or in clumps of plain. as runs. These I knew this wasn’t a garter snake, a familiar vegetation. Baby snakes emerge two months The main conditions are visitor to my garden, and later identified the later. As milk snakes grow, their diet expands area of the prime for what reptile as a milk snake. to include fish, earthworms, small birds, cricket field you might know This was my first encounter with the spe- slugs, insects, rodents, amphibians, and where all the in baseball as a cies, and while I spotted another milk snake smaller snakes. action happens curve ball. two years later, I might be hard-pressed to A milk snake detects food sources by is called the Somewhere see one again. Milk snakes are secretive and “smell,” using its flickering tongue to collect pitch or wicket. Cosmic in your life, largely nocturnal. scent particles, then interpreting those with a The rectangular Catalogue you too may be The Eastern milk snake Lampropeltis( The Outside specialized organ in its mouth. shaped pitch, of By Cassandra “drying out.” triangulum triangulum) is brown or gray with Story The snake then hunts or ambushes its prey, around 60 feet, Tyndall Perhaps you’re red-brown blotches on its back and a black- which it will swallow whole, usually after is where the ready to move in and-white checkerboard pattern along its By Lee Emmons constricting larger prey animals. grass is carefully a new direc- belly. A light-colored Y- or V-shaped marking Hawks, carnivorous mammals, and larger curated to make it dry, hard tion that feels right for you, on a milk snake’s head snakes such as racers all and compact and suitable regardless of your current points toward its tail. With increased awareness about the prey on the Eastern milk for play. The playing condi- situation. As you begin to Normally 2 to 3 feet in role that milk snakes (and others) play snake. tions are highly determined flex your own muscles, it’s length, some milk snakes When threatened, a by the pitch. likely you’ll ruffle some may grow to 4 feet or in controlling rodent populations, more milk snake will move its When the pitch has feathers. The sticky wicket in more. The average size tail rapidly, emit musk, been exposed to moisture your life may be figuring out reported in Vermont is people can learn to coexist with this and may bite. However, and begins to dry out, it what obligations or struc- 40 inches, according to non-venomous species that inhabits our the snake will typically becomes a “sticky wicket,” tures can be reinvented in the Vermont Reptile and stay still or try to escape or in non-cricket terms — some way and which ones Amphibian Atlas. backyards, farms, and forests. first. unpredictable. need you to throw a curve Milk snakes in our re- In general, all snakes When the wicket is ball at them. gion tend to be more brown-colored, while Western milk attempt to avoid confrontation. snakes are reddish in hue. Milk snakes can sometimes be Creatures of the night, milk snakes spend their days confused for rattlesnakes due to their tapered tails and basking in secret places or hiding out under convenient quick tail movements. sources of protective cover such as logs or rocks. By Who is your When a milk snake vibrates its tail very quickly in dry doing so, they can evade natural predators as well as leaves, it sounds very similar to the noise of a rattle- humans. snake’s rattle. However, unlike rattlesnakes, Eastern milk Like many snake species, Eastern milk snakes are trusted contact? snakes lack a physical rattle and are non-venomous. threatened by habitat loss, road mortality, and deliberate Investment firms have a client service feature that may be Eastern milk snakes live throughout the Northeast, targeting by hostile humans. a benefit to certain investors. They will ask you whether you except in the uppermost reaches of Vermont, New As Gibbons noted in his book, “The best hope to pro- would like to provide the name and Hampshire, and Maine. The snake’s range extends south tect the natural habitats of snakes and prevent malicious information of a trusted contact. into Georgia and as far west as Oklahoma. Milk snakes killing lies in changing public attitudes through educa- You do not have to supply this survive our northern winters by retreating into hiber- tion.” information, but it may offer some nacula. These sites may include stone walls, barns, or With increased awareness about the role that milk advantages. The request is made basements. These snakes live in both forested and more snakes (and others) play in controlling rodent popula- with your best interest in mind — open habitats. tions, more people can learn to coexist with this non- and to lower the risk of someone “They can frequently be found under rocks and debris venomous species that inhabits our backyards, farms, attempting to make financial deci- in abandoned agricultural areas and grassy meadows, and forests. sions on your behalf. and under logs in and along the edges of woodlands,” This summer, if you happen to see a milk snake in your Money Why is setting up a trusted Whit Gibbons wrote in his book, “Snakes of the Eastern garden or exiting your stone wall, don’t grab a shovel. Matters contact so important? While no one United States.” Instead, control the reflexive shudder that accompanies By Kevin Theissen wants to think ill of someone they Their regular proximity to barns con- snake sightings for many people, and acknowledge a know and love, the reality is that tributed to the false belief that milk misunderstood and maligned animal that has survived seniors have lost an average of ap- snakes drink cow’s milk. despite increasingly tough odds. proximately $50,000 each time a “known person” commits In reality, it’s the Our native snakes deserve some understanding — elder fraud exploitation. According to the IRS, seniors are availability and, perhaps, even some love. more likely to be victims of financial scams than any other age group. The trusted contact request is a response to this reality. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority now requires that investment firms make reasonable efforts to acquire the name and contact info of a person you trust. This person is someone that investment firms can contact if they suspect the investor is making an “unusual financial decision” or appears to be suffer- ing a notable cognitive decline. Investment firms may put a hold on disbursements of cash or securities from accounts if they suspect the withdrawals or transactions may involve financial exploitation. In such circumstances, they are asked to get in touch with the investor, the trusted contact and other agencies, if necessary. Who should your trusted contact be? At first thought, the answer seems obvious: the person you trust the most. Yes, that individual may be one of the best choices — but keep some factors in mind. Ideally, your trusted contact is financially savvy, or at the Money matters > 33 The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 COLUMNS • 31 Drifting, swaying the day away suspended in mid-air I told my wife not to buy me anything last Christmas ered; it simply grew old after so many years of use. When we harsh against your skin. I’ve found that a because I knew exactly what I wanted as a gift. I then sent her moved from that house, I begrudgingly soft blanket draped over the circumference a link to the precise product I was left the hammock behind makes it even more comfortable. I also like interested in with instructions on swaying between two trees to bring out a pillow for the same reason. the size and color to order. in the backyard. And if it happens to be one of the cooler On Christmas morning, I But I vowed to get months, another blanket thrown on top of unwrapped a large box containing another. you can make an otherwise chilly swing the aforementioned gift… and I It took a few years, but I entirely blissful. couldn’t have been happier. finally decided last Christ- I am wholly in love with my new ham- The gift was a hammock — not mas that it was time, so I did mock and look forward with anticipation just any hammock, but a Hatteras my research and got the ball to any time that I know I’m heading out The Movie Hammock, widely considered one rolling by sending my wife for a break. My favorite times are after Diary of the finest hammocks made in the link. I’ve gone on a long run. I’ll shower, dress the world. I stored my new hammock in comfortably, grab a cold drink, and By Dom Cioffi The Hatteras Hammock story the corner of the garage for the then lose myself for a good hour or so. started in 1971 when traveling sales- remainder of the winter and then And if I’m not in the mood for some man Walter Perkins bought a rope hammock on a visit to the set it up in my backyard when sleep, I’ve found that there’s no better beach. A hobbyist woodworker, Perkins started to take apart spring arrived. I found the perfect spot to listen to a good podcast. the hammock in an attempt to make it stronger. After much spot just off the side of my house This week’s feature, “Awake,” tinkering, he had reengineered the basic design into some- that offered privacy and the cooling posits a scenario where a strange thing much more comfortable and resilient. cover of several trees. There’s some global event has not only rendered He then made a few extra for fun. shrubbery that encircles the area, all electronics unusable, but also Family and friends soon caught wind of his new hobby so even though my neighbors are robbed humans of the ability to and requested their own hammocks. Before long, Perkins be- within eyesight, none of them can see sleep (whether they’ve got a ham- gan selling hammocks out of his car trunk to businesses along me while I’m in a reclined state. mock or not). One small girl holds the coast. With word starting to spread and orders piling up, I’m a fan of hammocks for several the clue to solving the worldwide ordeal, but there are he eventually had to move his operation from his backyard reasons: desperate forces working to derail any solution. woodshop into a commercial space. First, there is nothing more tranquil than being I found this new release on Netflix, where it was listed as The rest — as they say — is hammock history. suspended in air in such a way that you’re able to gently the No. 1 movie in the country. That rating and a quick read of I can attest to the quality and craftsmanship of this com- swing back and forth. That sensation ranks as a 10 on the the premise convinced me that it was a viable film to watch. pany’s product. I owned a Hatteras Hammock years ago and relaxation scale. I was dead wrong in my assumption. “Awake” is a B-level it treated me well. I took many a nap in that hammock. And Second, if you like to nap (and I really like to nap), then production that dreams of being more. when my son was born, he and I were in it endlessly (since it a hammock has to be the best napping device ever created. Check this one out if you have nothing better to watch. The was the one activity that could consistently lull him to sleep). However, some important adjustments must be made prior premise will intrigue you for a short time, but the execution Eventually, the elements wore that hammock down into to diving in. While the rope in a rope hammock allows your will ultimately leave you dissatisfied. a semi-compromised state. It never broke or came unteth- body to conform to the mid-air suspension, it can be a little A lethargic “D+” for “Awake.” From horses to cars! “Fail State” review Those of us who are in the “senior” it’s no longer “fixable.” Hopefully, this one By Bruce Bouchard category are often amazed at all the changes still has a long life ahead of it. I remember “Fail State” is a high-end, seriously en- that have occurred during our lifetime. experiencing a downside to the car when dowed, uber-professional product that could My friend Mary Jane said that she and it was new. I was working outside when a easily be on Prime Time. It has had a prior a college friend were discussing whether sudden storm arose. I ran over to roll up the life at 10 film festivals, a sleek piece of bril- the changes that their parents had experi- windows and realized that there were no liant, carefully and thoroughly researched enced were on the handles for that. I had to head inside, get documentary filmmaking — this film is same level as what my keys, turn on the car and then roll up the first-rate and is a gut punch. The subject is windows! The next time the corrupt private “college” marketplace — I was at the dealership I hundreds of them: DeVry, Phoenix, Everest I still miss not being asked if you can still buy (get it?), Westwood, Corinthian and on and able to roll up a a car with windows that on (did I forget Trump University?) where roll up. The answer was, the CEOs are paid millions and the preda- window and it’s now “Yes, but they are con- tory culture destroys thousands of lives. 15 years later! sidered ‘custom’ and it Recruitment is predatory (lies upon lies Looking is quite expensive.” I still delivered by an oleaginous sales technique miss not being able to called “the pain funnel”) and could well be Back our generation has roll up a window and it’s now 15 years later! the subject of a Hollywood Indie about a By Mary Ellen Shaw experienced over Those in my generation will recall road boiler room gone mad. the years. As the maps that were usually provided to travelers While lobbyists proliferate, Congress changes evolved, the various generations by gas stations. I remember my parents tak- deregulates, complicity propagates and member — he probably wondered how they ever got along ing quite a few trips with a paper road map mostly lower-income families and students settled for $25,000,000 without the improvements that became in my mother’s lap as she gave directions to suffer, the boiler rooms churn on, promis- in the matter of his fraudulent “univer- part of their daily lives. my father. They could only have dreamed ing a life that most families could never sity”)? They dismantled the regulations im- Mary Jane referred to how excited people about GPS to get a driver easily from Point A hope for their children, the majority of posed by Obama on private college predatory must have been in the generation that to Point B. whom come from lower economic strata. practices, and these schools thrive once again. saw transportation change from horses to Of course, when you think you know a The lure of the unattainable makes these President Biden has promised to solve cars. In the beginning cars were started by better way to get to your destination than folks easy prey for these “salespeople” who, this grotesque parody of “higher education.” hand-cranking them. Then the automotive GPS does it causes frequent use of the word, like David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross,” What a cynical world we have lived in the industry moved to another level in the 1940s “recalculating.” A friend told me that she are selling plots of land that don’t exist. past half-a-decade. Depressing. The pain is and invented a way to start a car by using heard that word way too often as she and Isn’t it ironic that the completely unquali- real and the stories are horrifying. The film- ignition keys. That worked well for 50 years her husband drove to Florida from Rutland. fied hack Betsy DeVos was our secretary of making on every level is magnificent. “Fail and then fobs emerged in the 1990s. As much as my mother hated change education (her family donated millions to State” (94 minutes) is available for rent on My current car is a 2006 Toyota. My as she aged, she loved cars with automatic Republicans) and reported to Trump (re- Amazon and YouTube. plan has always been to keep a car until Looking back > 33 32 • LIVING ADE The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 Protect nesting loons and loon chicks by keeping a safe distance Few birding experiences rival to be careful to not attract loons to hearing the haunting call of the loon their bait and lures, and especially or seeing them glide by in protected do not leave any fishing line behind, coves on a lake. However, for the as it can kill loons. birds’ protection, the Vermont Fish Eric Hanson oversees the & Wildlife Dept. is asking boaters Loon Conservation Project for the and anglers to enjoy loons from a Vermont Center for Ecostudies safe distance this summer. in partnership with the Vermont “Loons were removed from Fish & Wildlife Dept. He and his Vermont’s endangered species list colleagues monitor Vermont’s loon in 2005, but two threats loons face population and have put out game are human disturbance during the cameras around loon nests to moni- breeding season and ingestion of tor the behavior of people around fishing gear,” said Doug Morin, state them. Hanson says most people are wildlife biologist. respectful of nesting loons and give “Although most areas where them space, but people sometimes loons are nesting on Vermont’s inadvertently harm loons without lakes are surrounded by signs meaning to. reminding people to give loons the “Loon chicks can be difficult to space they need, not all nesting see, so we ask motorboaters to note areas are marked. We’re asking where loon families are and to avoid people to view loons using bin- those areas,” said Hanson. “We also oculars rather than from up close, ask that motorboaters obey no wake By Mitch Moraski, VTF&sW whether they are in a boat, a canoe laws within 200 feet of shorelines Common Loons were removed from the endangered species list for Vermont in 2005. Currently, breeding pairs are or a kayak.” because boat wakes can flood and documented at just over 100. There are typically about 300-500 adult loons in Vermont during the summer. Morin also reminds people destroy shoreline loon nests.” to avoid lead fishing tackle. Two Hanson reminds boaters to you are stressed and may abandon shrubs and trees instead of lawns unteers can monitor lakes all sum- loons died from lead fishing gear avoid pursuing loons, especially their young if they feel they are in along shorelines also improves mer long or volunteers can survey ingestion in 2019. Swallowing loons with young. danger.” water quality, which is essential for one or two lakes on Loonwatch stray fishing tackle can lead to lead “Occasionally a loon will be Hanson also urges shoreline healthy lakes and loons. Day, being held on July 18 from 8-9 poisoning. Lead sinkers weighing curious and approach people and property owners to maintain appro- Volunteers interested in moni- a.m. The goal is to survey all lakes one-half ounce or less are illegal in if that happens, just enjoy it,” said priate habitat for loons, including toring loons for the Loon Conserva- greater than 20 acres at the same Vermont. Hanson. “However, loons that are a forested area along shorelines tion Project should contact Hanson time on lakes that are surveyed less Morin also recommends anglers constantly swimming away from where loons can nest. Having at [email protected]. Vol- often during the rest of year. Defending champions lead early in the Chittenden Softball League Flannels Fanatics vs Rock Landscaping end the inning. sively as Rock hit through their order, scor- Flannels Fanatics 1-2 It has not been a good early season for Rock shined offensively in the bottom of ing six runs, to put the game out of reach. 4) First Stop Base Camp 0-3 Flannels Fanatics (FF) as they are on a two- the fourth scoring five runs, all earned, with Patch added his second two-run home run. Schedule game losing streak three coming off a speedy inside-the-park Collin “Hungry Like The” Wolf shined at (All games played at Barstow School and both of those home run from Raymond. Rock scored two shortstop, turning a double-play on Peters Lower Field) losses have been by more and FF’s Ronnie Crosby ended the after first bobbling the ball but stayed with Wednesday, June 30 mercy — a 10 run game with a “CBK.” it. Dederer could not keep up his hot play 5:50 p.m. Dirty Mike & The Boys vs. First Stop deficit after five -in Final score: Rock Landscaping 18-2. and hit into a game ending double-play. 7 p.m. Rock Landscaping vs. Flannel’s Fanatics nings of play. Rock Landscaping vs. First Stop Base Camp Rock Landscaping won, 16-6. Wednesday, July 7 In three games In the bottom half of the doubleheader, Standings 5:50 p.m. Dirty Mike & The Boys vs. Rock this season, they Rock battled First Stop Base Camp who had Rock Landscaping 3-0 Landscaping scored less runs a lot going in the top of the first but couldn’t Dirty Mike & The Boys 2-1 7 p.m. First Stop vs. Flannel’s Fanatics By DJ Dave total than the runs get anybody home and stranded the bases Hoffenberg scored against them loaded. in the last game In the bottom, Rock jumped out to a 2-0 alone. lead off a bomb of a home run by Ethan In their last game Patch. Nobody scored in the second but against Rock Landscaping, they started off FSBC took their first lead in the third (5-2), well after Josh “Purple Guy” Souza scored scoring five runs, while practically batting off a Judd “Fore” Washburn single to take through their order. the early lead. FF Pitcher Ronzoni Hacker Rock tied it in the bottom off a few base was “En Fuego” right from his first pitch. He hits and a nice looking sac by Bailey Peters got lead-off batter Mikey Charron Jr to suf- who came off the runner-up team to join the fer a “Cold Beer K,” looking and then Colby defending champs. Raymond struck out next for two quick outs. The fourth saw FSBC strand the bases Unfortunately for FF, that was the last good loaded but Rock broke the tie off a two-out thing that happened. single from Charron. FSBC tied it again in Rock batted through their order, scoring the fifth with Bobby Dederer scoring off five runs, off three bad errors from the FF a Shawn Smith RBI but he still hit into a infielders. double-play. Chris Major ended the inning FF stranded two runners in the second with a “CBK.” In the bottom of the fifth Rock inning and then once again got Rock’s lead- broke the tie again, taking a four-run lead off batter out but once again, Rock batted (10-6). Two were off a bases clearing double through their order. This time they scored by Buddy Bartlett and two off a monster six runs while FF committed two errors. No- home run by league newcomer Nate body scored in the third inning. FF scored in Traynor. Dederer stopped the onslaught the fourth but stranded two more runners, with a beautiful running web gem catch. By Dave Hoffenberg this time after Ronzoni suffered a “CBK” to The sixth was not pretty for FSBC defen- Cliff Aker swings hard for the ball while Shawn Smith stand ready to catch behind home plate. The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 • 33 Messy circumstances Becoming an American in It’s been 30 years or so since gypsy moths were last here in any numbers and what a mess they made. The population was so large that they not only ate the leaves off their pre- red, white and blue ferred oak trees but also other hardwoods like maples and His red, white and blue T-shirt hangs almost of the crowd, the earth is alive with energy and then even to pines. It was easy to to his knees, with his little white shorts peeking it almost overpowers the little boy. He bounces, spot the caterpillars: they are hairy out the bottom. Once long hair is now shaved so full of energy that one would think he had bodied with yellow bands and rows short for the heat of summer, and the little boy eaten an entire party size bag of red, white and of red and blue spots. looks around trying to gauge his surround- blue M&M’s on the drive over. It is the sheer numbers of them ings. Too young to understand the ramifica- The drumming gets louder, and he can that cause the “mess.” They poop tions, all he sees is a gathering of patriotic see the golden fringe of the marching band constantly as they feed throughout fervor. There are flags waving all along the road- glittering in the sunlight. The brightly colored the summer, congregate in masses way; even his own little arm is gallantly waving a uniforms contrast sharply with the white boots all over trees, house siding, and in tiny flag. It’s fun. Livin’ the and band hats, but that golden glitter brings it Tree Talk driveways, and the hairs are con- The cheers overwhelm the boy. He is sur- Dream all sweetly home. The power of an entire march- By Gary Salmon stantly falling off which can lead to rounded by more people than he remembers By Merisa ing band of instruments takes over not only the allergy problems in humans. ever seeing before in his whole four-year exis- Sherman square but the entire being of the little boy. The This latest outbreak is causing tence. His eyes are wide, taking in the multitude soundwaves combine with ground waves to en- misery to the oaks and landowners in the Champlain Valley of faces, so diverse in their colors and shapes. Some are compass him for all directions — just as they do with every this summer but can easily expand into other parts of Ver- vaguely familiar, but many he is seeing for the first time. For other person standing in the square. The music engulfs it all, mont where oaks are growing come the next few years. him, they are all just more people dressed in red, white and unifying beneath her rhythms and beats. When populations explode one looks to see what has blue, their faces hovering way above his little body. To see The boy begins to grow strong as the energy of the crowd changed that allowed such an increase and in this case any of them, he must look up as to the heavens. increases. Shouts of “U.S.A.” are heard from all directions, is appears to be a decline in the caterpillar-killing fungus Off in the distance, you hear the rumbling begin as the giving a common theme to the group. The little boy is caught — Entomophaga mainmainga. This population tends to drummers start to take up the march. The rhythm reverber- up in the fervor, his small arm frantically waving his flag to decline during ates through the earth and the little boy looks down at the demonstrate his love for the red, white and blue. His favorite drought periods The female moth lays new sensations coming from his feet. He knows something green and yellow tractor rolls by covered in patriotic ribbon and the last 600-1,000 eggs in a exciting is coming; he can feel the anticipation of his parents followed by a police car with all the lights and sirens blar- few years have standing behind him. They, too, are dressed in red, white ing. A firetruck comes next, and the little boy cannot contain decreased this mass on oak trunks and blue and waving their own flags as they lovingly look his excitement, almost bouncing into the street. population. back and forth from their son to each other and back to the He does not know yet what it means, but he is an Homeowners, however, have resorted to novel control anticipated parade. American. A citizen of the United States of methods to keep their sanity, their oaks and yards less over- The little boy starts bouncing up America. Here, joined with family, friends run, and from developing allergies from falling caterpillar and down, partly caught up in the and strangers, he sees people coming hair. Burlap can be wrapped around oak trees, which attract energy but also in an attempt together to celebrate a common the caterpillars and allow for removal. to break the connection to ideal. For the little boy, the colors Duct tape smeared with petroleum jelly can be used the earth. Between the means joy and celebration, much in the same way. drums, the marching they mean togetherness A soapy water mixed with vinegar can be used on house and the cheering and unity. He does not foundations to deter them from congregating and in a Livin’ the dream > 39 worse case scenario that I remember from the last outbreak, getting out the snow shovel to collect those covering your driveway works. But I digress over the mess. This all will end in late summer when the feeding stops and the female moth lays 600-1,000 eggs in a mass on oak trunks. They are covered in a light brown fuzz which insu- lates them from winter cold and prepares them to repeat Shouts of “U.S.A.” are heard from all directions, the processes next spring. It is these egg masses that when surveyed will help determine steps that may be needed for giving a common theme to the group. The little “control” next year to protect our forest oaks. boy is caught up in the fervor, his small arm BTK, a bacteria-based organic pesticide, has been used for years to help keep forest populations of caterpillars frantically waving his flag to demonstrate his under control and may be needed if these dry conditions love for the red, white and blue. continue. Or if we run out of burlap or snow shovels.

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Peru (Remote options available) Please send inquiries to: Dorset Apply at: www.a4td.org For more information Manchester For more information, call: 802-752-7073 [email protected] call 802-775-0151 Sunderland This program is funded by the USDOL The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021 • 35 Some Vermont Fourth of July festivities on, others off this year By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger In Vermont’s biggest city, tion at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3, with a parade Strafford’s celebration on Warren’s “72nd-almost- “Burlington’s Independence 9:30 p.m. Milton’s celebration on at 10 a.m. and fireworks. Saturday, July 3, will feature a consecutive-year” event on Day Celebration is back!” Fairlee’s shared celebra- Sunday, July 4, will begin with Rutland City’s fireworks parade at 11 a.m., a “Fabulous Sunday, July 4, will begin with reads the municipal web- tion with neighboring Orford, a parade at 11 a.m. and end on Sunday, July 4, will launch Frog Jumping and Happiest a “Heroes Among Us” parade site booming of the state’s New Hampshire, on Sunday, with fireworks at 9 p.m. from the Vermont State Fair- Hopper Contest” at noon, at 10 a.m. and fireworks at largest fireworks show. July 4, will include a parade at Mount Snow’s fireworks grounds at 9:45 p.m. and a chicken dinner at 5 p.m. dusk. In the capital of Montpe- 11 a.m. and fireworks at dusk. will take place Saturday, July Saxtons River’s celebra- Stratton Mountain’s Williston’s celebration on lier, the festivities that usually Greensboro’s “Funky 3, at dusk. tion on Sunday, July 4, will Fourth of July weekend will Saturday, July 3, will include draw up to 15,000 people to Fourth” will feature fireworks Newport’s fireworks will feature community bell- include fireworks on Satur- a parade at 10 a.m. and fire- the Statehouse lawn will wait on Friday, July 2, and a parade take place Sunday, July 4, at ringing at 9:30 a.m. day, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. works at 9:30 p.m. until next year. on Saturday, July 3, at 10 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Stowe’s “Old-Fashioned Sugarbush’s celebration Woodstock’s celebration In small towns like Bristol, Hartland’s Old Home Day Peacham’s “July Fourth Fourth of July Celebration” on on Sunday, July 4, will feature on Sunday, July 4, will begin locals who initially canceled on Sunday, July 4, will include Weekend 2021” will begin Sunday, July 4, will include a live music at 7:30 p.m. and with festivities at 6 p.m. and parades and programs due a parade at 11 a.m. and fire- with fireworks on Friday, July parade at noon and fireworks. fireworks at 9 p.m. end with fireworks at dusk. to the pandemic are cob- works at 9 p.m. 2, and end with festivities on bling together last-minute Jeffersonville’s celebration Sunday, July 4. substitutes that require less on Sunday, July 4, will feature Poultney’s celebration on preparation time and money. a “Super Heroes” parade of Sunday, July 4, will feature The Green Mountain State teachers, nurses and frontline a parade at 11 a.m. and fire- will or won’t publicly wave workers at 10 a.m. works at dusk. the red, white and blue this Ludlow’s fireworks will Randolph will “Celebrate Fourth of July, depending on take place Sunday, July 4, at our Community Heroes” on where Vermonters are over the holiday weekend. “Events require many CAR SHOW & FLEA MARKET months of planning and care- ful coordination,” explained VT State Fair Grounds Montpelier organizers. “We are all greatly disap- pointed, as we know you are, too,” volunteers in Wards- boro, population 717, said in canceling what would have been their town’s 72nd an- nual commemoration. But other municipalities have figured out ways to hold public celebrations. Among those are: Bennington’s “Hometown Fourth of July” on Sunday, July 4, will run from 4:30 p.m. until fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Brandon’s 44th annual celebration on Saturday, July 3, will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and end with fire- works at 9 p.m. Brattleboro’s “By the Peo- ple: Brattleboro Goes Fourth” observance will feature local personality Alfred Hughes Jr. riding in the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance’s new “Bloom” flower truck on Sun- day, July 4, at 12:30 p.m. Brownsville’s celebra- tion on Saturday, July 3, will include a parade at 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Colchester’s 50th annual celebration on Sunday, July 4, will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and end with fireworks. Derby’s parade will be Saturday, July 3, at 10 a.m. East Corinth’s parade and chicken barbecue takes place on Sunday, July 4, starts at corner of Main Street and the fairgrounds at 10 a.m. OPEN 9 AM SATURDAY & SUNDAY! 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Many of Vermont’s pollinator recent observations with historical nesting bees may make their species are in peril, according to the collections and concluded that sever- home. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. But a al species have drastically declined or • Use pesticide alternatives such few simple suggestions can greatly disappeared from Vermont, includ- as pollinator-friendly barriers benefit these essential pollinator ing the rusty-patched bumble bee. to keep unwanted pests off Clifford Funeral Home species. To better understand not only your plants. 2 Washington Street • Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 773-3010 “The majority of our flowering the number and diversity of our • Avoid using insecticides Gary H. Clifford • James J. Clifford plants need pollinators in order to native bee species, but also their (especially those that con- produce seeds,” said Vermont Fish & distribution and population trends, tain neonicotinoids such as Wildlife Dept. zoologist Mark Fergu- the department and partners are imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, son. “Vermont is home to hundreds conducting a three-year study of Ver- clothianidin). candido electric of species of pollinators from bees to mont bees. Vermont Fish & Wildlife • Reduce the amount of property residential & light commercial • licensed & insured butterflies to beetles and other bugs is working closely with the Vermont that is mowed, mow less often, that play a vital role in pollinating our Center for Ecological Studies and is and consider leaving fields offi ce: 802.772.7221 flowers, trees and food crops. These inviting any members of the public unmowed until October when insects are responsible for pollinating interested in contributing to this data most pollinators have finished cell: 802.353.8177 60-80% of Vermont’s wild plants and collection to send their bee observa- their pollinating activities. frank candido rutland/killington play a critical role in the propagation tions to iNaturalist (inaturalist.org). • Meadows that are narrow in [email protected] of fruits and vegetables in gardens, Vermonters can also help conserve shape or less than 10 acres in wild berry patches, commercial berry our native bees and other pollinators size are not suitable to provide we help youyou see the light! farms and apple orchards.” with a few simple household consid- habitat for grassland birds, but But many pollinator species in erations: they can be extremely valuable Vermont are in trouble. Habitat loss, • Provide a variety of vibrant pollinator habitat. Consider invasive species, single-crop farming, flowers and native plants to leaving these small fields, and disease and pesticides are a few of attract pollinators to your yard also large fields managed as the threats affecting populations of and garden. grassland bird nesting habitat these insects across our state. Ver- • Learn to live with wildflowers which are not needed for hay mont’s native bees, including over and weeds growing in your harvest in August or Septem- 300 unique species and three that yard and fields. Pollinators ber, unmowed until October BE are threatened or endangered, are prefer a variety in their habitat, when most pollinators have among our pollinators being im- even if it looks untidy to hu- finished their pollinating pacted the most. mans. activities. A recent examination of Vermont’s • Keep an eye out for bare For more information visit: vtfis- MOUNTA IN TIMES HEARD. mountaintimes.info 17 different bumble bees compared patches of lawn where ground- handwildlife.com. 38 • REAL ESTATE The Mountain Times • June 30 - July 6, 2021

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