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10 Grunts Move Junk gives vets a new mission

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16 An early read on the 2020 housing market

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Nothing quite like this has ever happened in our lifetimes.

The coronavirus, and its impacts on Vermont and the world, will reverberate for a long, long time.

The Vermont Statehouse is closed for a deep cleaning.

Classrooms are empty, and educators are trying to pivot to distance programing for students who are at home. We’re not supposed to gather in groups. People have hoarded Purell, toilet paper and pasta. (Gun sales are up, too.)

Some businesses have gone dark. Outdoor Gear Exchange, a fixture on Burlington’s Church Street, was the latest to shut its doors at the end of Tuesday until further notice, citing the safety of employees and customers.

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To meet the challenge of keeping you up-to-date, Seven Days staffers have been working night and day. Stories in this issue introduce you to Vermonters fighting the coronavirus, detail the exodus of college students from Middlebury and describe how the virus is affecting Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) bid for the presidency.

We’re also building — and announcing — a website that will publicize all of the take-out options at Vermont restaurants.

Seven Days will keep bringing you the latest news and information that you need to stay safe. For up-to-the-minute news and updates, keep looking to sevendaysvt.com.

Canada has closed its border but is making exceptions for U.S. citizens, at least for now.

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Vermont is breaking out strategic stockpiles of personal protective equipment to make sure medical personnel are covered. Good emergency planning.

2. “Scott Declares State of Emergency in Vermont” by Colin Flanders. On the evening of Friday, March 13, Gov. Phil Scott declared a state of emergency and issued a series of sweeping orders that restrict aspects of daily life.

3. “Vermont Announces Three More Coronavirus Cases” by Colin Flanders. The Vermont Department of Health announced three new positive tests on Saturday, March 14.

4. “Vermont Ski Towns Are Bustling Even Though Chair Lifts Are Closed” by Molly Walsh. The visitors, it seems, consider sparsely populated Vermont a safer place to hunker down than wherever they live full time.

5. “Market Practices Social Distancing, Elective Surgeries Suspended, GMT Offers Free Rides: Latest Coronavirus Updates in Vermont”

by Seven Days staff. All things coronavirus, updated several times a day.

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Indeed, recent messages on the Hinesburg edition included people willing to help in any way, messages of thanks to school custodial staff and to Lantman’s Market, the local grocery store, for staying open and stocked as people poured in for supplies.

The influx means a lot more work for Wood-Lewis’ staff, which is also contending with a surge of postings that contain disinformation, he said. Monitors are sure to

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With daily routines turned upside down, Vermonters are looking for ways to help their neighbors. Over at Front Porch Forum, the Burlington-born company that facilitates hyperlocal discussions in an email newsletter, new membership numbers have doubled or tripled in recent weeks while posting rates are 50 percent higher than normal, cofounder Michael WoodLewis told Seven Days on Tuesday.

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tions. Wood-Lewis said the coronavirus crunch is hurting them in that department, though he’s working to keep staffing levels intact. The small biz knows it has an important role to play during these tough times and that neighbors are depending on it — and each other — more than ever.

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[Re Off Message: “Middlebury College Closing Campus Amid Coronavirus Fears,” March 10]: The coronavirus, aka COVID19, is clear evidence of the United States’ lack of preparedness for health crises and pandemics. As a student at the University of Vermont, where courses have just been switched to remote instruction, I find it discouraging to see the education of thousands across the country threatened by the mismanagement of health regulations.

As diseases continue to cross boarders, threaten economic stability and put millions at risk, we need to make bold steps in protecting global health. The Global Health Security Act is one. We need to support it.

The response of the Trump administration to the coronavirus reveals these distinct and clear cracks within the American health care system. And while it may be difficult to implement, the universal health care proposed

by Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is necessary to provide Americans with adequate health care. As a student and supporter of the anti-poverty efforts of the Borgen Project, I urge people to see this pandemic as a sign that health care in the U.S. needs to change — now.

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political label “democratic socialism” is like the oxymoronic phrases “military intelligence,” “business ethics” or “Stalinist variety” — a contradiction. Socialism is not democratic! Get a clue, Bernie crew.

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Your article “Solar Flares” [March 10], about how the solar industry is in a decline in Vermont, was very interesting.

I live in an area east of Montpelier that is served by Washington Electric Coop. We installed solar panels at our home several years ago with the understanding that our investment would be paid back in 10 to 12 years, based on the savings on our electric bill. WEC has now adopted a rate schedule that, when fully implemented, will make our monthly bill about the same as it was prior to installing the panels. This will render the installation of new grid-tie solar systems in the WEC service area no longer economically feasible.

One of the reasons WEC claims to be taking this action is that it is generating electricity from a 100 percent renewable source, and the state regulators have agreed. The 100 percent renewable source is the burning of gas, from the landfill in Coventry, in diesel-powered generators. If the purpose of using renewable energy is to reduce the amount that we are contributing to climate change, how can the burning of fuel in an internal combustion engine be considered 100 percent renewable?

While the burning of the landfill gas may be somewhat better than venting

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[Re “Unvetted?” February 25]: Vermont’s Sen. Bernie Sanders would be a disaster as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in 2020, which would only ensure a second term for deranged President Donald Trump.

Are we American adults actually supposed to buy into Bernie’s BS that he has supposedly turned over a new leaf and is now a so-called “democratic socialist,” whatever that’s supposed to mean? The fact that revolutionary Marxist socialist Eugene Debs is Sanders’ professed personal hero says otherwise, folks.

Sanders is now and always has been a Marxist socialist. Why do you think that foolish, far-left communist caricature publicly calls for revolution constantly?

Bernie is no Michael Harrington, that’s for sure. Sanders is a Marxist socialist of the old-school, Soviet Stalinist variety.

If Sanders is really a “democratic socialist,” as he falsely claims, then why is there so much publicly available videotaped documentation of pro-Soviet Sen. Sanders proudly and passionately praising anti-American, totalitarian communist dictatorships?

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Scott Shutters Bars, Restaurants for at Least Several Weeks

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Gov. Phil Scott has ordered Vermont bars and restaurants to close for at least the next three weeks in the latest move to restrict public life amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Vermont Secretary of Commerce Lindsay Kurrle told lawmakers about the decision during a conference call Monday afternoon. The governor later confirmed it about an hour later in a press release that said establishments could continue to offer takeout and delivery service.

The order took effect Tuesday and runs through April 6, “though this could be extended,” the press release said.

“These changes reflect the growing trend of confirmed coronavirus cases in Vermont, new recommendations from the CDC, social distancing and mitigation efforts recommended by the Vermont Department of Health, and ongoing discussions with neighboring states,” the press release said.

The announcement arrived hours after Vermont officials said that they believed the coronavirus had started to spread through the community.

“I want Vermonters to know we’re continuously evaluating other mitigation steps and will continue to communicate as they are put into place,” Scott said at a press conference Monday morning. “It’s important to remember, in times of crisis, we all need to make sacrifices.”

Scott has been forced to make monumental decisions at a frenetic pace in recent days, caught between a public that seems split over whether he’s moving too quickly or too slowly.

Last Friday, the governor declared a state of emergency and banned nonessential gatherings of more than 250 people. He later ordered Vermont schools closed by Wednesday. On Monday, he tightened the density restrictions to 50 people, citing new federal recommendations.

“Every action that we’ve taken thus far has been based on science, data and the guidance of experts,” Scott said Monday, noting that the goal is to encourage people to distance themselves from others to slow the spread of the virus.

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The Coronavirus Campaign A pandemic complicates Sanders’ hopes for a comeback

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im James, the bushy bearded leader of My Morning Jacket, stood onstage Monday night in a fulllength, baby-blue jacket and performed a solo acoustic set for thousands of enthusiastic supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) presidential campaign. It was, in a way, a standard election-eve rally for Sanders, featuring impassioned speeches from campaign cochair Nina Turner and a sprinkling of activists, actors and musicians — including the celebrity couple Neil Young and Daryl Hannah.

“We’re here for you, Bernie,” Young said after strumming his 1972 classic “Heart of Gold.” “We support you 100 percent.”

There were, however, a couple key differences between this event and its predecessors. Rather than crowd into an arena in Chicago or Phoenix, the socially distanced audience tuned in to Sanders’ “digital rally” from laptops and phones around the country. James played his set to a largely empty Avalon nightclub in Hollywood. Turner gave her speech by video selfie. Young and Hannah appeared from their home in California, with a dog

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roaming in and out of the shot. And when Sanders finally spoke, he did so from his campaign office in Washington, D.C. “I don’t have to tell you that we’re living in a very unprecedented and strange moment in the history of our country,” the senator said.

Indeed. As the global coronavirus pandemic upended life in America last week, an already unusual presidential campaign became that much stranger. The remaining major candidates for the Democratic nomination — Sanders and former vice president Joe Biden — canceled rallies, avoided voters and debated one another in a D.C. TV studio standing a full six feet apart.

Hours before Ohioans were scheduled to go to the polls on Tuesday, Gov. Mike DeWine ordered his health director to keep them closed. Sanders, meanwhile, canceled his typical get-out-the-vote efforts in the three states that proceeded with their primaries: Arizona, Florida and Illinois. “We are making clear to voters that we believe going to the polls amid the coronavirus is a personal decision and

we respect whichever choice they make,” campaign spokesperson Mike Casca said.

Even before the outbreak cast a shadow over the campaign, Sanders’ electoral prospects had begun to fade. His poor performance on Super Tuesday was compounded last week when he lost critical primaries in Michigan and Washington State. As Seven Days went to press on Tuesday night, the outcome of this week’s elections looked even worse for him.

In Florida, where 219 delegates were on the line, Biden was leading Sanders by a whopping 62 to 23 percent. In Illinois, the former vice president was up 59 to 36 percent. He was also on track to victory in Arizona.

For the second week in a row, Sanders declined to address the results on election night. Instead, he delivered a speech from his D.C. campaign office outlining a series of policy recommendations to respond to the outbreak. He did not even mention the election.

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Nonresidents Seek Refuge in Vermont Ski Towns

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COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE HARRIS

Vermont’s major ski areas have shut down amid the growing spread of COVID-19.

But the towns that host the resorts are bustling at peak levels normally seen during winter holidays, locals say.

The visitors, it seems, consider sparsely populated Vermont a safer place to hunker down than wherever they live full time.

The influx hasn’t gone unnoticed by state legislators and many of their constituents.

“We just want to make sure that the governor understands that some of our weekend residents may not be leaving,” Rep. Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) said on Sunday.

important “because otherwise, we could be caught underprepared,” Olsen said.

Sibilia said she and other lawmakers from resort towns, including Stowe, have been trading information and forwarding it to Gov. Phil Scott and emergency management leaders.

“I am seeing that out-of-staters are indeed here, and my biggest concern is that the people who are planning know that they are here and in what numbers they are here,” said Rep. Kelly Pajala (I-Londonderry).

At her condo complex in Londonderry, where non-Vermont residents own most of the units, the parking lot was full Sunday, Pajala added.

The issue got attention on Saturday when the New York Times published a story headlined “The Rich Have a Coronavirus Cure: Escape From New York.”

The article mentioned the Wilburton in Manchester, an estate with an inn and private guesthouses, that was making a pitch on its website to those without second homes.

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The closure of the resorts does not remove the incentive for people to “be here,” she added: “It’s Vermont. It’s clean and safe and rural.”

Among the coronavirus cases announced thus far is a Westchester County, N.Y., man who came to his second home in Vermont “wanting to escape the virus,” Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine said on Saturday. Instead, the man became “another coronavirus statistic” after starting to show symptoms within 24 hours of his arrival.

That’s concerning to locals, who have seen crowds at restaurants, bowling alleys and grocery stores, plus traffic-clogged roadways with plenty of out-of-state license plates.

Oliver Olsen, a former state legislator, lives in Londonderry, a southern Vermont town not far from ski resorts, including Stratton, Okemo and Bromley.

He observed lots of traffic in and around Manchester, as well as visitors who seemed to be loading up on groceries — even after ski areas announced they were shutting down. “People are stocking up, and they are not stocking up to take supplies back home,” Olsen said.

He wondered whether the health care systems designed for small, year-round populations would be overwhelmed. Calling attention to the influx of visitors now is

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“As the Von Trapp Family singers fled Austria to the healing mountains of Vermont, please know you always have a safe space here too. Pack up your family and escape the panic, crowds and empty market shelves. (We have plenty of toilet paper here!),” the inn wrote.

By Sunday, Wilburton co-owner Melissa Levis had pulled that language off the property’s website and said the article misconstrued her intent. “This has been perceived like I’m selling Purell for $99 a bottle, and I’m not,” she told Seven Days.

While she is still renting her guesthouses, Levis said, she made the decision to close her family-owned inn for two months.

She also canceled all group events there as a precaution and had to lay off her chef, she said.

The guesthouses are a different setup, with their own entrances and no housekeeping services, allowing visitors to be “in self-quarantine” with their families.

“I felt I was doing something for these people in New York who were trapped,” she said.

As of Sunday, most of the Wilburton’s guesthouses were still available. The new message on its website urged: “Let’s work together to get through these unprecedented times.” m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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Amid Coronavirus, Business Is Booming for Vermont Gun Stores

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Henry Parro arrived at his central Vermont gun shop an hour and a half before it opened on Monday to do some paperwork.

Ten minutes later, a car parked outside and waited.

“Once they saw that I wasn’t going to open the door, they apparently went and got a coffee,” said Parro, 61, who has owned Parro’s Gun Shop & Police Supplies in Waterbury since 1983.

When the shop finally opened at 9 a.m., the same car was back in the lot. Another was waiting close by.

Speaking to Seven Days by phone not long after, Parro counted more than a half dozen people perusing his collection within 15 minutes of opening the doors — a stream of customers that has held steady over the last week since “all hell broke loose.”

In the age of coronavirus, people are stocking up on more than just toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Gun store owners around the country are reporting a considerable uptick in sales as Americans grapple for the first time with the reality of living through a global pandemic. Unsure of what lies ahead, many are arming themselves.

“People are fearful they could be isolated,” Parro said. “They’re fearful that if things got really bad, they would not have a firearm to protect themselves and their family.”

Specific data about national sales won’t be available for a few weeks, but already this year, Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks for gun purchases across the country are up almost 350,000 over last year. Vermont has seen a similar increase: The FBI reported 5,589 checks here in the first two months of 2019. A year later, that number jumped to 6,694.

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While it’s common for gun stores to experience a spike in sales due to certain national events — school shootings, say, or during an election year — those “panic buys” are usually from established gun owners scooping up weapons such as AR-15s, said George Caldwell, owner of 802FIREARMS, an online and appointment-only gun store in South Burlington.

Many of Caldwell’s recent customers, meanwhile, are first-time gun owners looking to “take their security into their own hands,” he said. He guessed that was why he was selling more handguns than long guns right now: Pistols are “more familiar” to the average person, he suggested.

David Pidgeon, 79, who owns Pidgeon’s Gun Shop in New Haven, reported a similar run on handguns. Ammunition, too, he said, especially the kind typically used in pistols and assault-style rifles.

“I’ve talked today with my wholesalers, and they have none in stock,” Pidgeon said.

Parro confirmed that he’s also spoken to more first-time gun buyers in his store, including some he described as people who were previously “anti-Second Amendment.” That didn’t sit well with the longtime shop owner, who criticized those buyers for “voting away my rights” and then “setting their anti-gun views aside to protect their family.”

That’s not to say, though, that their money is no good in his store.

Parro recalled only one other global event with similar conversion powers: Y2K. Six months into the year 2000, many people returned to sell back their weapons, he said.

“Then they go back to their anti-gun thoughts,” Parro said.

Caldwell, the South Burlington shop owner, said he prides himself on not actively taking advantage of people’s fears.

He said he doesn’t advertise or push any sales for that reason.

But he conceded that fear will always be an unfortunate accelerant of the gun business: “In times of uncertainty, people like to take up arms.”

Parro agreed, though he argued that the gun industry is no different from any other. “Sales are motivated primarily by fear,” he said. “If we have a huge winter ice storm coming, people run out and buy generators, bottles of water.”

But while Caldwell and Parro are letting the market do the work, their Addison County counterpart has another idea.

Pidgeon, who has been in business more than 60 years, laughed as he told Seven Days that he had been considering a new special: “With every new gun, a free roll of toilet paper.”

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“People are very isolated right now,” Adams said. “Organizing is all about bringSanders’ 2016 campaign, said he wasn’t sure ing people together in moments of crisis.” how the senator could reclaim momentum The parties, she added, allow Sanders when he couldn’t even hold a rally. supporters to “be a part of something even “His most robust form of campaigning if they’re sitting on their living room couch is off the table. The enthusiasm and energy or in their bedroom and not going outside.” of those rallies can invigorate a campaign According to one former senior staffer even as it’s struggling. That’s not there, so who declined to be named, Sanders’ digital I do think it limits his options,” said Long- organizing program is second to none — abaugh, who parted ways with the senator but whether that can really make a differat the start of the 2020 ence in such turbulent campaign. “He’s gotta times is questionable. figure out how he wins “It’s a really big lift something.” to get people to vote,” According to Nick the person said. “It’s M A R K L O N G A B AU G H Carter, who served a bigger lift to get as Sanders’ political people out the door outreach director in 2016, the campaign when they’re afraid they’re going to get faces twin challenges: a public health a disease.” crisis and a perception that Sanders can’t Sanders’ own movements have been reclaim the lead. severely restricted. After canceling an elec“People’s immediate focus has shifted tion-night rally in Cleveland last week, he to the health and well-being of their returned to Burlington and hunkered down families, businesses and livelihoods. The at home — emerging for daily press conferprimaries have taken a back seat,” he said. ences at Hotel Vermont and making one trip “I also think that was impacted by Super to New York City to appear on NBC’s “The Tuesday. A lot of casual observers may Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” have tuned out after that.”

On Saturday night, Sanders hosted But Carter thinks those challenges also a livestreamed “fireside chat” from his present political opportunities for Sand- home in the New North End. Featuring ers. The bungled response to the outbreak a sweater-clad senator and his fleecemay prompt some voters to come around wearing campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, to the senator’s health care reform propos- it was one part Franklin Delano Roosevelt als. And Sanders’ longtime focus on digital and one part Wayne’s World. campaign organizing may pay dividends as “Senator, there is a great debate online in-person tactics go by the wayside. about whether this is a furnace or a stove,” Last Thursday and Friday, the Shakir said at the start of the show, refercampaign was scheduled to host office ring to the woodstove behind them. “What openings in five Pennsylvania cities, but is this?” as the threat of coronavirus became more “Why are you asking me a hard quesapparent, the events were replaced with tion?” Sanders responded with mock exasonline events. Those who attended the peration. “It’s an old stove, and it really “digital office openings” signed up for is amazingly efficient. It really warms up more than 600 volunteer shifts, accord- the whole house. And right now spring is ing to Sanders spokesperson Rosemary coming to Vermont, but it’s still nippy out Boeglin. “We’re taking advantage of the there, so it’s nice to have the fire.” fact that our huge volunteer base can be According to the campaign, the redirected to phonebanking,” she said. program was viewed more than 1.8 million After working for the campaign in times. The Monday night event featuring Iowa and North Carolina, Brooke Adams performances by James, Young and the moved to Pennsylvania two weeks ago to Free Nationals garnered 1.6 million views. serve as state coordinator. But now that And a policy talk before Sunday night’s the campaign has closed its offices and debate drew 1 million views. turned to remote work, she’s leading the When Sanders has addressed the charge from a friend’s house in D.C. Of the public in recent days, he has not sounded 20 Sanders staffers assigned to Pennsylva- like a candidate who plans to fight until nia, which is scheduled to vote late next the bitter end. During his first press month, only four or five are physically in conference after last week’s drubbing, the state, Adams said. he pledged only to remain in the race Rather than convening volunteers through Sunday’s debate. In his remarks at an office in Scranton or Pittsburgh, at Monday’s “digital rally,” he sounded a Pennsylvania staffers are hosting “digital valedictory note. organizing parties.” During the three“We have in many ways won the ideohour events, a few dozen supporters are logical struggle,” he said.

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Courts Halt Most Hearings as Prison Safety Fears Grow

BY DER E K B ROUWER

The wheels of justice turned on Monday at the Edward J. Costello Courthouse in Burlington, though each rotation seemed squeakier than the last.

“Why am I here?” one defendant in Judge Gregory Rainville’s second-floor courtroom wondered aloud, after learning that the state prosecutor and her public defender would be appearing for her hearing by telephone. “That’s a waste of time.”

Minutes later, a public defender walked in and vented to court officers after a judge required that her client in a different case attend an uncontested hearing, even as the coronavirus shuttered schools and public gatherings statewide.

“He’s going to come in and contaminate all of us,” she said of her client, before she rushed off to a different proceeding.

Shortly after that, deputy state’s attorney Andrew McFarlin and defense

of people pass through Vermont courthouses each day.

Defense attorneys were somewhat less eager to alter the pace of due process.

“Constitutional rights don’t go away because there is a public health crisis,” Defender General Matthew Valerio said.

But state’s attorneys were already signaling a willingness to cut deals on pending cases, especially when defendants were being held in jail pending trial.

“I would expect this emergency situation is going to prompt a little more creativity as to how we can resolve cases without compromising public safety,” Thibault said.

The changes in the judiciary could provide some relief to Vermont’s prisons, where inmate advocates have been voicing increasing concern that the system is ill-equipped to prevent and respond to an outbreak.

Valerio said it’s “probably inevitable” that someone inside the corrections system will contract the virus, at which point the jails could become “cruise ship”-like environments, where the virus spreads quickly within confined communities.

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In fact, Biden has made some public overtures to his final foe. “I want to thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their tireless energy and passion,” the former vice president said last Tuesday after winning five of the six states that voted that day. “We share a common goal, and together we’ll defeat Donald Trump.”

Before the debate, Biden’s campaign announced that it had adopted a tuitionfree college proposal similar to what Sanders had advocated years earlier and a bankruptcy plan proposed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a fellow progressive who dropped out of the race after Super Tuesday.

According to Middlebury College political science professor Matthew Dickinson, Sanders appears to have two competing objectives: to stay in the race long enough to win more such policy concessions from Biden, and to get out of the race before he damages the eventual nominee’s chances of defeating President Donald Trump.

“It takes a lot of time to face the reality, which is that this is just a slow slog to the Biden nomination,” he said. “Psychologically, I don’t know if anybody’s there yet because, literally, the national narrative was ‘this is anybody’s race’ not more than two and a half weeks ago.”

Part of the challenge, Dickinson believes, is how Sanders will convince his die-hard supporters to vote for Biden in the general election. “It’s the five stages of grief,” he said. “Before you can move them to Biden, they have to accept that Bernie can’t win.”

In 2016, Sanders remained in the campaign long after most political observers thought he had a chance, endorsing eventual nominee Hillary Clinton only in July of that year. This time around, those who know Sanders best think he’ll drop out far sooner, citing several factors: Biden holds a wider lead than Clinton did; Democrats are more fearful of a Trump victory than they were four years ago; Sanders is friendlier with Biden than he was with Clinton; and the focus on the pandemic will rob the race of media coverage.

Then again, making predictions in such an unpredictable time is surely unwise.

“Conventional wisdom would say the momentum is definitely with Biden, and it’s hard to see how Bernie comes back,” Carter said. “But that’s assuming we’re operating in normal operating conditions, which clearly we’re not.”

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attorney Evan Barquist called in to a status hearing and made small talk over speakerphone while they waited for the judge to enter a courtroom that neither could see.

“This is a little bizarre,” one of them said.

These were the last gasps inside a state judiciary system that was clinging to normalcy as the COVID-19 outbreak spread. By afternoon’s end, members of the Vermont Supreme Court declared a “judicial emergency” and halted most hearings in state courts until at least April 15.

The change followed last Friday’s decision to postpone jury trials and a similar move Monday morning by Vermont’s federal judiciary to indefinitely postpone most of its in-person hearings.

The federal directive from Chief Judge Geoffrey Crawford makes exceptions for initial appearances, detention hearings, and issuances of search and arrest warrants, which will continue.

On Sunday, Vermont’s state’s attorneys held a conference call in which they became “unified” in their approach not to appear in person for court hearings, Washington County State’s Attorney Rory Thibault said. He described it as a matter of public health, given that hundreds

the country in a joint statement calling for “dramatic” decarceration and other measures to reduce the risk of prison outbreaks. The letter calls for cite-andrelease policies for most charges, releasing detainees who are held for lack of bail, and immediately releasing inmates who are elderly, vulnerable or within six months of completing their sentences.

“An outbreak of the coronavirus in these custodial facilities would not only move fast, it would potentially be catastrophic,” the statement read.

The prisons have secured stockpiles of cleaning, food and medical supplies, Department of Corrections interim commissioner Jim Baker said. The department has also suspended in-person visitations, replacing them with video visitations that cost $6.25 for every 25 minutes, though the vendor has offered one free weekly session per inmate. And in February, the department added medical screening questions for new prisoners.

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Students, and a town, reel from Middlebury College campus closure B Y M OLLY WA LSH

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am deWolf hauled a cardboard box full of belongings through his dormitory at Middlebury College and loaded it into his mother’s silver van last Friday. The 19-year-old sophomore from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the austere gray stone architecture of Forest Hall or to the handsome campus that dominates the Addison County town of 8,500.

But like schools all over Vermont and across the country, Middlebury announced last week that its campus would essentially shut down in response to the coronavirus threat. Most of the school’s 2,500 students were given just three days to pack up, leave and prepare to take their courses online.

“It’s definitely unfortunate. I think we would all rather be staying here,” deWolf said as he stuffed sporting gear and clothing into the car, two months before school would normally end. And although Middlebury has not ruled out reopening in April, many students, including deWolf, emptied their dorm rooms. “I see very little chance that we come back,” he said.

Middlebury’s March 10 announcement that it would close down and go to virtual learning was the first from a Vermont college. Like dominoes, others followed suit, including the University of Vermont, Champlain College, Saint Michael’s College and the Vermont State Colleges system.

The decisions were a sobering glimpse of the new normal amid the unfolding response to the COVID-19 pandemic that has since led to closures of public primary and secondary schools, shutdowns of many businesses, and a state of emergency.

It shocked students at Middlebury, a selective private college known for its language schools, intense debates about campus free speech and top-notch facilities, including gyms, tracks and sculls that are now empty.

Off campus, the mood was grim, as well.

The college is one of the major employers in town, and local restaurants and stores depend on student traffic.

Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay said business owners have contacted her office to ask about the potential for state and federal government support. “Many of them are simply reeling, as are people across the country,” she said.

Students, meanwhile, were saying goodbye.

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Heavy rain fell on campus last Friday as undergrads in rubber boots and jeans tromped through the mud-season muck to hug and load suitcases, pillows, skis, snowboards and laptops into cars outside of dorms. Full white trash bags dotted curbs, indicating that rooms had been cleaned out. Cast-off chairs, coat hangers, desktop organizers and other unwanted items formed mounds at “drop zones” marked with a sign, waiting for pickup by

the school. Parents and students launched an online “mutual aid” society to help coordinate rides and other assistance.

While college president Laurie Patton and other leaders posted voluminous updates and FAQs on the school website, they did not return calls from Seven Days.

A college spokesperson said Patton and other leaders were not doing interviews.

Students were talking, mostly about disappointment. All spring athletics games and practices have been canceled indefinitely. Crew team member Daniel Krugman, a 21-year-old junior from Baltimore, had looked forward to training with his fellow rowers in North Carolina on a team trip over spring break. “We’re not allowed to go anymore,” Krugman said glumly last

Wednesday in a student café at the college library. Even if the school were to reopen in April, most of the season would be shot for a team that had been set to train three times a day. “Now we have nothing to train for,” Krugman said.

After news of the closure broke on March 10, students were distraught, he said.

“It was crazy,” especially for students in their final year, Krugman said.

“Seniors were sobbing. People were just getting up in their classes and leaving.”

Krugman said he would probably wind up at his parents’ house in Baltimore for spring break and stay there, ready to go online for his classes. “I think it’s a safe move by the college,” he said about the closure, but “I’m heartbroken ... It pains me to leave this place because it’s so special.”

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Burlington Nursing Home Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus

BY DE RE K B R O UW E R

A nursing home resident at Burlington Health & Rehab has tested positive for COVID-19, a facility spokesperson confirmed Tuesday evening. City officials said they were aware of another case linked to the location. “This is a concerning situation,� Mayor Miro Weinberger said Tuesday night. “This is exactly the kind of infection of a vulnerable facility that we have been seeking to avoid.�

Public statements from health officials and the home from earlier Tuesday evening acknowledged only one case. The nursing home is one of nine in Vermont owned by Genesis HealthCare, which operates more than 400 facilities nationwide.

The Vermont Department of Health reported five new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the total to 17. In an apparent reference to Burlington Health & Rehab, officials said one of the new cases involved a Chittenden County man over the age of 80 who lived in an unspecified long-term-care facility. He is being treated at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Employees of the home who had close contact with him will stay away from the facility for 14 days, Genesis spokesperson Lori Mayer said in a statement. She would not disclose how many workers were affected or whether other residents have been quarantined or tested.

For weeks, the staff there has been preparing for the possibility of coronavirus and has been “hyper-vigilant� in screening patients, the statement said.

The facility had introduced protocols restricting visitors, requiring staff to wear masks and gowns, screening patients for symptoms twice daily, canceling communal activities, and boosting its cleaning regimen.

Mayer said the home was working with health officials and had notified residents’ families.

Coronavirus has proven especially deadly in long-term-care facilities. Thirty people associated with a facility near Seattle have died.

Last month, Genesis agreed to pay $740,000 to Vermont to settle neglect allegations at three of its facilities, including Burlington Health & Rehab. The facility received one infection-control citation from federal officials in late 2017 that was later corrected. Thirteen other Vermont nursing homes have received similar citations since 2017.

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news Wednesday in the backyard of a student rental just off campus. Especially for seniors, “it’s brutal,” he said, then found a bit of humor in it, explaining: “They have to go into the real world now.”

As he spoke, loud music thumped in the background and a row of students sat on the porch roof, clutching beer bottles and watching as Lawrence and others played a variation of beer pong in the muddy backyard.

The midafternoon party was justified, said senior Grant Schultz, a 24-year-old from Palm Beach, Fla., to make up for all the celebrations he and other almostgraduates wouldn’t have during their final lap at Middlebury. “We thought we had six weeks left ... Now this is kind of like the last hurrah,” Schultz said.

For him, news of the closure generated shock and disbelief, as did the emerging impact of the virus. “It’s almost, like, apocalyptic,” Schultz said.

Not everyone is leaving the campus.

Administrators made exceptions for approximately 175 students, according to a message Patton posted on the college website Saturday. They include international students such as Bunmi Adeloye, a 19-year-old sophomore from Lagos, Nigeria. With many travel restrictions in place, she wasn’t sure she could even get home. And if she did, Adeloye feared she would be stranded and unable to return if campus reopened and classes resumed.

Her family urged her to stay, and she applied to do so. The college approved her request, Adeloye said.

She will likely be one of just a handful of people remaining in her dorm, which had been home to 40 or 50 students, she said. Meals will be served, but many college buildings will be shut down, and Adeloye expects campus to be very quiet — especially for the next two weeks, when even Middlebury’s online classes will be on an extended spring break. But she won’t be idle. “I’ve got homework,” she said.

Just north of campus in Middlebury’s small downtown, business owners say they will immediately feel the absence of Adeloye’s fellow students. They also rely on income from parents, alumni and sports fans who come to games that are now canceled.

“My head is kind of spinning,” said Becky Dayton, co-owner of the Vermont Book Shop on Main Street. The campus closure will certainly have an impact on business, especially if the threat of the virus keeps growing, she said last Wednesday, when sales already seemed to be off. “From the looks of my till yesterday and today, it’s not going to be 18

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pretty,” Dayton said as she stood behind the counter.

It doesn’t help, she and other business owners said, that the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s current railroad and bridge renovation project is expected to disrupt downtown streets even more this summer.

“It does not bode well,” Dayton said.

By Tuesday, Dayton had closed the store to browsing and was instead conducting transactions via telephone and email, with delivery or curbside pickup. Large crowds of locals had actually come in Sunday to show solidarity, but Dayton decided the semi-closure was necessary to encourage self-distancing. She said she’s trying very hard to keep her half dozen employees on the payroll. “I’ve prepared them for the possibility of layoffs, but I have no immediate plans,” Dayton said.

Down the block, David Disque immediately launched a 20-percent-off sale at Forth ‘N Goal Sports after the college announced it would close campus. Last Wednesday, a few shoppers eyed Middlebury College logo wear, athletic socks and T-shirts at the store Disque co-owns. “We have to wait and see, but there’s no doubt that it’s going to be significant,” he said.

The longer virus precautions and fears shut down the college and other institutions, the bigger the effect will be, Disque said. As of Monday, he was still planning to stay open but was evaluating the situation “day to day” and trying to “hope for the best.”

Restaurants were also bracing for empty booths and barstools — but not before students enjoyed a few last rounds.

Holmes Jacobs held one more “College Night” dance party last Thursday at the restaurant he co-owns on Main Street, Two Brothers Tavern.

The “dance the night away” DJ events take place periodically, and last week’s was a finale due to the “ramped-up departure of the kids,” Jacobs said. But sometime after midnight, someone tore down the restaurant’s American flag and ripped letters off the restaurant’s sign.

“It was just a really disappointing way to end the year with the students — if it was the students,” Jacobs told Seven Days. He posted about the episode on Facebook not so much because of financial inconvenience, he said, but to express frustration with a lack of “public decency.”

He didn’t report the vandalism to police, nor does he have exterior video cameras. But it was not an isolated incident. Similar vandalism occurred elsewhere in town and on campus, according to an article in the Middlebury Campus student newspaper. It reported that students ripped down signs, broke dorm windows and threw furniture before they left.

The mess is cleaned up now, but worries linger.

“We all try to model our business not solely on college sales so as to be able to live without it, but it will still be a hardship for some,” Jacobs said.

By Monday, though, he’d decided to temporarily shut down the restaurant, like so many others in the state, effective Wednesday, March 18.

Before the announcement, Holmes emphasized that the jitters he and others feel go beyond what’s happening in town.

The coronavirus threat, and societal reaction to it, is so unlike anything in recent history. “You never know what tomorrow brings,” Jacobs said. m Contact: molly@sevendaysvt.com

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1940-2020 MONTPELIER, VT. Artist Ray Brown passed away peacefully March 13 at his Montpelier home, with his wife, Jody, and dog Max at his side, after suffering from respiratory and coronary illness.

He was born Raymond Lewis Brown on April 14, 1940, to George V. Brown Jr. and Ellen Frances (Crowe) of Brookline, Mass. His grandfather George was instrumental to the birth of the Boston Marathon, Boston Garden and the Boston Bruins hockey franchise. His uncle Walter founded the Boston Celtics.

In school, Ray was more interested in sports (especially hockey) and art than in academics. He attended

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Massachusetts College of Art, graduating with a BFA. It was there that he met Linda Hardy. They married shortly after graduation and had a son, Dylan, and daughter, Emlyn Kate. Ray taught art and coached sports at high schools in Massachusetts for 18 years. Following the tragic deaths of his wife and daughter in 1970, Ray and Dylan spent a year in Michigan, where he attended the Cranbrook Academy of Fine Art. There, he married his second wife, Wendy (Hughes). They resettled in Brookline but later divorced.

Soon after, Ray rented out a few rooms in his home to Mass Art students, including Jody Wilson, who would become the love of his life.

Ray and Jody purchased land in Woodbury, Vt., in the late 1970s and, in 1981, decided to move to Vermont.

They became owners of the Drawing Board, a frame shop and art supply store on Montpelier’s Main Street in 1983. On August 25, 1984, they married and celebrated with friends and family on their land in Woodbury. Soon after, they moved to East Montpelier and then to their current home in Montpelier in 2013.

Ray was a prolific painter and a natural merchant, really enjoying customer service and purchasing roles at the shop while Jody ran the picture framing and the business side. In 2006, Ray suffered a serious stroke that immobilized his right

side. He reluctantly had to stop working, but he continued to paint, switching to his left hand. Where he had been painting the Vermont landscape and drawing on-site, after the stroke he painted in his studio from his memories, and the work became more abstract.

During his last two years, he returned to his old sketchbooks for inspiration to paint landscapes and birds. He used flowers and vessels in his studio to draw and paint from life.

Ray Brown’s life has been marked by an inspiring resiliency. He processed life through his art. He was predeceased by his brothers Walter and George Brown.

He lost his son, Dylan, to cancer in December 2018. He is survived by his partner and wife, Jody (Wilson); grandson Ryan Brown of Brookline, Mass.; sister-in-law Candace Brown; brother-in-law Gregg Kurek; and many nieces and nephews.

Ray’s solo exhibition “Tumbling Toward the End” is on view at the Front gallery on Barre Street in Montpelier through March; other works are also being shown at the Drawing Board. A celebration of life gathering will be planned for later, possibly this September. Donations in Ray’s memory can be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (cvhhh. org) or the FEAST meals program (montpelier-vt. org) through the Montpelier Senior Center.

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all it “Black Friday.” On Friday, March 13 — yeah, we know, right? — performing arts venues of all shapes and sizes across Vermont began responding to the threat of the novel coronavirus pandemic by announcing postponements, cancellations and, in some cases, complete closures.

By Monday morning, it was easier to make a list of theaters and performance halls that still had events on their calendars than of those that didn’t.

By Tuesday, practically every concert, play, dance recital, comedy night and puppet show in the state had been canceled or postponed.

What might have been seen — to quote countless press releases and sound bites — as “an abundance of caution” only a week ago became this week an ethical imperative. Experts worldwide advised that “flattening the curve” of the virus meant stopping all gatherings en masse, stat. That left people who operate gathering spaces confronted with a profound and difficult obligation.

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this moment to keep pushing forward and have people gathering,” said STEVE MACQUEEN, artistic director of the FLYNN in Burlington. On Friday, the largest nonprofit performing arts organization in Vermont canceled all performances and classes through May 31, effectively ending its current season.

If performing arts venues had essentially no choice but to close, that didn’t make the decision any easier.

“It’s pretty clear that the impact of this is going to be potentially devastating on the arts organizations and the creative sector,” said KAREN MITTELMAN, executive director of the VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL. “I think it will be grave,” MacQueen said. “Nothing positive is gonna come out of no shows from a place that does shows.”

MacQueen noted that the Flynn is “fairly well positioned” to weather an extended closure.

“We’re well established; we don’t really live show-to-show, per se, like a lot of arts organizations do,” he said. But the Flynn will experience serious financial fallout from the cancellations. “Everybody is,” MacQueen said. “Only Netflix will benefit from this. Netflix and delivery food.”

While larger organizations might be comparatively insulated from the consequences of a temporary shutdown, those that do “live show-to-show” are in a more precarious position.

“It is absolutely crippling,” said LAURA ROALD, executive director of the OFF CENTER FOR THE DRAMATIC ARTS. The tiny alternative theater in Burlington’s Old North End, which seats just 49 people, canceled its programming through the end of March.

“We function as a community center and as a place for artists — usually lowincome artists or students or emerging artists — to be able to present work,” Roald said. “We operate on a less-thanshoestring budget to make that happen.”

Roald explained that Off Center operates through an all-volunteer artists’ coalition and has no cash reserves, corporate sponsorship or access to operational funding.

“Without those resources at our disposal, there are a lot of question marks,” she said.

Those uncertainties made the decision to close even more complicated for Off Center, which effectively partners with the artists who rent its space.

“It was a question of talking to the artists and seeing how they felt about it,” Roald said. “But the responsible choice, I believe, is to make sure that our artists and audiences are safe.”

She added that numerous volunteers at Off Center, as well as those who attend and work on shows there, are in the high-risk groups for developing severe symptoms from COVID-19. “And we would never want to do anything to jeopardize them,” Roald said.

While most Vermont venues began announcing cancellations on Friday, TOWN HALL THEATER in Middlebury made the call to halt its programming (through April 30) a day earlier. Luckily, said general manager LISA MITCHELL, Town Hall Theater has so far been able to postpone, rather than cancel, most of its shows.

“We’ve had a lot of luck rescheduling,” she said, adding that many shows have been moved to late May or the fall. Even so, Mitchell expects the financial strain to be significant.

“We really rely on ticket sales to bring in revenue,” she said. “But it’s also a really difficult time to go out and fundraise, because everyone is hurting, and also the market is terrible. So we’re weighing our options and trying to figure out what the best approach is.”

Financial peril is perhaps even more severe for artists than for performing arts organizations, noted MARY LOU ALESKIE, executive director of the HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Like the Flynn, the Hop has canceled or postponed the remainder of its season.

“The challenge is actually for the artists, and especially artists who are strictly freelance, whose tours are cratering, who are relying on this income,” Aleskie said.

Complicating the cash-flow issue is that most artists don’t get paid until the day of the show, but they may have been investing money in developing a production for six months.

“They really need that money on the back end,” Aleskie said. “So we’re trying to figure out [how to help] artists remain whole in this process.”

Mittelman advised those who can to seek out and support artists in virtual spaces.

“For people who are feeling deprived of the arts thanks to COVID-19, you can go online and see there are Facebook live events, live-stream concerts, online filmwatching parties,” she said.

Indeed, individual artists and organizations around the region are exploring the use of live streaming to deliver performing arts to homebound fans. The Flynn’s

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leadership, MacQueen noted, has been in discussion with artist-in-residence Daniel Bernard Roumain, local contemporary ensemble TURNMUSIC and others about alternative programming. Town Hall Theater is engaged in similar discussions with its artists.

At the Off Center, Roald said she’s working on “low-cost” online alternatives for programming. She also noted that she’s keeping the space open to artists for rehearsals “basically for free,” provided users abide by strict sanitation protocols.

The Hop plans to capitalize on the success of streaming one of its most popular events, the talent show “Dartmouth Idol.” The finals of that event were held in early March, just when concern about the coronavirus emerged in the U.S. “We encouraged people, L AU RA if they weren’t feeling well, to stay home,” Aleskie said.

About 300 people turned in their tickets, and 900 watched online, she noted.

“That was a good test case for us,” Aleskie continued, that has encouraged the Hop staff to see streaming as a viable option. She said the venue will stream excerpts of past performances, as well as “salon-style” performances by Dartmouth ensembles, most of which are led by working artists, not academic faculty. The college closed its campus last week.

For events scheduled beyond the announced cancellations, most presenters are taking a wait-and-see approach.

In mid-April, MacQueen and the rest of the Flynn leadership — including interim executive director CHARLIE SMITH, who came on board in late January

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Roald made a different sort of plea, alongside urging financial donations.

“If anyone’s got some hand sanitizer, we’d love some,” she said with a chuckle.

“We’ll take cleaning products, too.”

As the ramifications of closures become clearer in the coming weeks and months, local artists and arts organizations will do what they do best: get creative. And they’ll have to.

“You know, it’s my first bout with the end times,” MacQueen said. “I’ve never done this before.”

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ost travelers entering Vermont from Québec at the U.S. port of entry at Highgate Springs continue southbound on Interstate 89 immediately after answering the barrage of questions from U.S. immigration and customs agents. But those who take a short breather just south of the border may notice a large metallic structure located near a small parking area. The rust-colored object, shaped like a 45-degree cheese wedge on its side, has a large hole in the center but no markings or inscriptions. Set into the ground near the base of the structure is a black marble ellipse or oval.

Bill Porter of Williston emailed us recently to inquire about what he characterized as a “Stonehenge-like” installation because, he suspected, it has some spatial relationship to the solstice. He wanted to know what it is, where it came from and who made it.

Porter assumed correctly that the artwork has a seasonal alignment, though his timing was off by three months. Titled “SUNFIX for Judy,” by Burlington sculptor Kate Pond, the piece is oriented around not the solstice but the equinox, the twiceyearly solar event when day and night are of equal length.

On those two days of the year, when the sun reaches a 45-degree angle in the sky, its light perfectly illuminates the marble ellipse. That seems apropos, given that the sculpture, commissioned in 1997 by the U.S. General Services Administration for its then-new port of entry building, is situated on the 45th parallel, exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole.

Seven Days learned in a recent interview with Pond that the internationally acclaimed sculptor owes her decadeslong fascination with the solar calendar to her years of working with Vermont schoolchildren.

Pond, 81, has been creating public art for more than 40 years. Her installations are found all over the state, including “Steelhead” (1981) in Winooski Falls Park, “Kiss II” (1981) at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, “Campus Dial” (1988) on the Johnson campus of Northern Vermont University and “Suncircle” (2000) in Willow Park in Bennington. Many of her pieces are sundials or mark the solstice or equinox.

Pond, who grew up in Montpelier, admits that she wasn’t a science- or astronomyoriented child. Her fascination with the movement of heavenly bodies began in the 1980s when she was doing art residencies in Vermont’s public schools.

Angela Robins, Kate Pond’s granddaughter, on “SUNFIX for Judy”

“SUNFIX for Judy” by Kate Pond

During one such residency with eighth graders at Williston Central School, Pond recalled, the principal asked her to create an art project incorporating math and science.

A sundial seemed like a logical choice.

“It gave me a reason to be interested in science,” she explained, “and it gave students a reason to do the necessary math in order to figure out how it all worked, rather than learning math in a dry way.”

Pond says her biggest work is the World Sculpture Project, a series of five sculptures built between 1993 and 2007 at various latitudes around the globe.

Her first, “Zigzag,” was installed in 1993 in Stanstead, Québec. Subsequent ones went up in Oslo, Norway; Sendai, Japan;

Honolulu, Hawaii; and Richmond, New Zealand.

The artist’s preferred medium is corten, a form of steel first used in the 1950s to construct bridges and later adopted by artists. Though not all of her works are large, Pond began working with massive structures while studying under Paul Aschenbach, a now-deceased art professor at the University of Vermont.

Aschenbach is well known, in Vermont and elsewhere, for the “Sculpture on the Highway” project he launched a half century ago. Born from three international artists’ symposia in Vermont — in 1969, 1971 and 1990 — it resulted in 18 massive sculptures created by 11 artists from nine

countries. All were installed at rest stops along Vermont’s then-newly constructed I-89 and I-91 interstates between Massachusetts and the Canadian border. “Sculpture on the Highway,” which inspired copycats elsewhere, turned Vermont’s two interstates into the world’s largest de facto sculpture park.

Today, only 16 of the original 18 pieces remain, and they are at risk of decay failing the adoption of proposed conservation measures, according to Robert Hannum, owner of Arts Management Services in Montpelier. Hannum, who’s been in art conservation for 45 years, was hired by the state to assess the “Sculpture on the Highway” pieces. Many of them are inaccessible because they’re in now-closed rest areas or concealed by new vegetation.

“These pieces are marvelous,” said Hannum, who moved to Vermont from Maine three years ago. “The good news is, most are in remarkably good condition for being 50 years old.”

The overall goal isn’t to bring the pieces back to their original condition, he explained, but to slow the natural decaying process. He put the price tag at $300,000 to $400,000, which would cover the expense of moving the works, building new foundations, removing graffiti, and fixing cracks in concrete and marble that worsen with Vermont’s freeze-thaw cycles.

Though Pond’s “SUNFIX for Judy” sits along I-89, it wasn’t part of the “Sculpture on the Highway” project. It replaced one of the original 18 works, removed in 1972 by its creator, artist Clement Meadmore. Coincidentally, Pond assisted on his piece, too.

The “Judy” in the sculpture’s name refers to Judith Brown, a fellow sculptor and mentor to Pond. “When I began to make sculpture in the ’70s, she was the only woman I knew who welded and made sculpture in Vermont,” Pond said.

“We traveled to Greece, Portugal and Italy together. We did drawings in the mornings and went to look for beaches in the afternoons. She always looked for a ‘sun fix’ and tanned herself deep brown.”

After Brown’s death in 1992, Pond named the Highgate installation in her honor. The massive sun marker serves as a moving tribute in a place defined by motion and transition. m Contact: ken@sevendaysvt.com

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n 1927, devastating floods in Vermont swept away 1,285 bridges, killed 84 people, and wrought widespread destruction and misery.

U.S. president Calvin Coolidge toured his beloved home state the following year to view recovery efforts. An emotional “Silent Cal” delivered perhaps his most memorable remarks in Bennington: “If the spirit of liberty should vanish in other parts of the Union and support of our institutions should languish, it could all be replenished from the generous store held by the people of this brave little state of Vermont.”

Today, the threat isn’t endless rain but the new coronavirus sweeping the globe which, health officials

Patsy Kelso touches her face too much. The state epidemiologist for infectious disease at the Vermont Department of Health confessed as much in a recent phone call to Seven Days from her Burlington office.

“As we speak, I’m leaning my chin on my hand,” she said with an exasperated chuckle. “It’s really hard not to,” she continued, “but I am more attentive to it, which is a good first step.”

THIS IS A BRAND-NEW VIRUS TO HUMANS, AND THERE’S NO IMMUNITY IN THE POPULATION.

PATSY KELSO Obviously, COVID-19 is no laughing matter, especially for the woman in charge of coordinating the state’s massive efforts to slow its spread. But that even she has a hard time keeping her mitts off her mug — one of the many recommended precautions against contracting the disease — throws into relief just how daunting it can be to handle even the smallest challenges related to the virus, never mind the major ones.

Most prominent among the latter in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak is disease containment.

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Dr. Erin Kurek, a hospitalist at the University of Vermont Medical Center, said she is ready to treat the sick. Erin Schifilliti, the director of nursing at the Ethan Allen Residence in Burlington, is taking extra precautions to keep the vulnerable seniors who live there safe. Saint Michael’s College Fire and Rescue volunteer Gabrielle Stevens, a Mainercum-Vermonter, is standing by to answer medical calls in the Chittenden County towns that the squad serves.

These Vermonters — and many more — form the state’s defensive line against an unseen and potentially deadly foe.

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confirmed Monday, is being transmitted in Vermont’s communities. The COVID-19 illness that it causes is dangerous enough, particularly to older people with health problems, that schools, ski resorts and too many institutions to list are shutting down or taking drastic measures to reduce person-to-person contact.

Just as in 1927, Vermonters are proving up to the challenge. Seven Days reporters have interviewed some of the many, many people who are helping to slow the coronavirus’ spread.

We spoke with a translator, an epidemiologist, a commercial cleaner and the woman who oversees the 2-1-1 service dispensing information to Vermonters.

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“We’re not at all thinking that we’re going to be able to stop the spread of transmission in Vermont,” Kelso said. “But we’re thinking we can slow it down, for sure.”

Kelso has been a senior epidemiologist with the Vermont Department of Health for 20 years.

For the last 11 of those, she has served as the state epidemiologist, overseeing Vermont’s infectious disease programs. In that time, she’s experienced her share of hot-button public health crises. Most notable was the novel influenza H1N1, or “swine flu,” in 2009 that killed more than 200,000 people globally.

Preparations for that health scare and others — including a whooping cough outbreak in 2012, Ebola in 2014 and tuberculosis in 2015 — have helped create a framework for how the state’s health care system would respond in the event of an epidemic. Those events, which had a relatively minor impact in Vermont, offered practice runs in setting up and operating a long-term health operations center, monitoring returning travelers for symptoms, implementing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and providing recommendations to clinicians, businesses and schools.

All of those are facets in Vermont’s approach to COVID-19. The difference, according to Kelso, is scale.

“I’ve never seen a response so big, where we’ve had to pull in so many people from across the department to fill roles that are so different from their day-to-day work,” she said.

Kelso’s department typically staffs 10 epidemiologists. As of last week, 15 more people, including nurses and epidemiologists from other departments, were working in the health operations center, largely to handle the extreme volume of inquiries from the public about the disease.

“There are extra phones everywhere,” she revealed. “Everybody has questions about how this is going to affect them.”

On that topic, Kelso spoke bluntly.

“I think we’re going to see a fairly large impact over time,” she said, adding that she expects to see a lot more cases of COVID-19 in Vermont.

The good news, she continued, is that “about 80 percent” of infected people will experience minor to moderate symptoms. The rest, she said, especially people over 60 and those with underlying health conditions, “are at higher risk for severe illness.” That’s a concern in a state where more than 19 percent of the population is over 65.

Kelso noted that accurate fatality-rate data about COVID-19 is still unavailable because the virus is new. She cautioned that it could be deadlier than the flu.

“We may, in fact, see deaths in Vermont and more deaths in the U.S.,” Kelso said. “That’s just because this is a brand-new virus to humans, and there’s no immunity in the population.”

Which makes containment critical, she explained. Failure could lead to large numbers of sick Vermonters overwhelming the state’s health care system. But slowing transmission could ease a surge.

“We may end up with the same number of cases in the long run,” Kelso said, “but the impact on the health care system will be lessened.”

DEFENDING VERMONT’S ELDERS: ERIN SCHIFILLITI Life is normally a communal affair for those living in the Ethan Allen Residence, a 40-bed licensed eldercare facility in Burlington’s New North End. Unless residents are ill and bedridden, they eat their meals family-style with staff in a common dining room.

Throughout the day, the seniors are encouraged to turn off their TVs, get out of their college dorm-size bedrooms — many of which two residents share — and participate in daily activities, such as art classes, live musical performances and visits from schoolchildren. The more able-bodied ones help those with dementia, which, one administrator explained, gives the former a greater sense of purpose.

But these aren’t normal times for the residents, or for Erin Schifilliti, director of nursing at the Ethan Allen Residence. Last Friday, Gov. Phil Scott issued an executive order that restricts access to eldercare facilities.

Schifilliti’s challenge is to maintain a sense of normalcy for her charges while also protecting the two populations at greatest risk of infection from the coronavirus — health care workers and the elderly.

Of course, minimizing the spread of germs is always a priority in a facility like hers. But the new virus has required that Schifilliti and her team become even more vigilant about preventing infections from spreading from one resident to another.

“It’s tiring,” admitted the Colchester resident, who’s been a registered nurse for 20 years and has worked the last five in eldercare. “I mean, a common cold or [gastrointestinal] illness could be the end of the road for some of these people who are frail.”

Indeed, at least 30 people associated

with the Life Care Center of Kirkland, a Seattle-area nursing home, have died after contracting COVID-19, and others were hospitalized. At one point, nearly half the facility’s 180 employees had fallen ill.

But concerns about contagious diseases are a perennial matter. At the start of flu season last October, Ethan Allen Residence sent out its annual notice to family members, reminding them to wash their

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WITH FAMILIES VIA SKYPE AND FACETIME. hands before visiting loved ones, to use the hand sanitizer stations throughout the facility, and to forgo their visits if they had a fever or symptoms of respiratory illness.

Even before Scott’s executive order, Ethan Allen was already limiting entry to essential visitors only, with all routine programming, including outside entertainers and artists, canceled. Nonessential medical appointments were being postponed or conducted by phone. (Seven Days agreed to do its interview by phone rather than in person.)

Before anyone is allowed into the building, they are questioned about their health,

recent travels and potential exposure to others with coronavirus, Schifilliti added.

Everyone, including Ethan Allen staff, has their temperature checked prior to entry, and the security doors’ keypads have all been disabled to ensure that everyone is screened.

Residents’ family members and friends now must stay away except in the most dire circumstances. Schifilliti said that families seem appreciative of the measures, and they’ve received “no pushback” from anyone.

The facility is conducting “virtual visits” with families via Skype and FaceTime, according to Mary Mougey, Ethan Allen’s administrator. Similarly, in-person entertainment is being replaced with online programming, such as virtual yoga and livestreamed concerts.

As for the residents, those who show signs or symptoms of respiratory illness are being kept out of the dining room and other common areas until their symptoms subside.

Schifilliti and her staff face yet another challenge: caring for people who cannot always express themselves verbally or comprehend why they’re being sequestered in their rooms away from their friends. As of press time, no residents or staff had tested positive for COVID-19.

“I have great pride in my staff when we do have these challenges of more acute illnesses and seasonal stuff in our building … knowing that, some of them will get it, which then takes them out of commission,” she said. “These residents … need us now more than ever.”

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INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: MARYELLEN MENDL During a crisis, accurate and timely information is often the most precious commodity. Much of the job of providing Vermonters with crucial coronavirus data falls to MaryEllen Mendl, executive director of the United Ways of Vermont, and her team of community resource specialists at the Vermont 2-1-1 program.

Mendl described 2-1-1 as “phone Google — only better, because we vet everything …

We don’t give out the phone number for Pizza Hut, but we do help people with their day-today needs in an emergency.”

A cheery New Jersey native who has worked for United Ways since her college days, Mendl has overseen Vermont’s 2-1-1 program since its inception in 2005.

She’s been involved in numerous crises, including Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and last November’s ice storm, when 2-1-1 fielded property damage reports from the public.

Vermonters typically call 2-1-1 if they can’t pay their rent, are defrauded, lose their health insurance, suffer domestic violence or need help filling out tax returns.

In recent weeks, the Vermont Department of Health has been inundated with public inquiries about COVID-19. Now, 2-1-1 is trying to take over the task of information referral,

THEY WANT TO KNOW WHERE THEY CAN GET MASKS. MARYE L L E N ME ND L or what Mendl called “the art and science of bringing people together.”

The 2-1-1 call center is located in the rear of an Essex Junction strip mall. On Thursday, two of Mendl’s five full-time resource specialists staffed the phones.

Back in October, the rising cost of an after-hours answering service forced the nonprofit to scale back its operations from 24-7 to 12 hours per day, five days a week. Since then, however, the coronavirus has led them to ramp back up to around-the-clock coverage, work in shifts and train new volunteers to field the growing number of queries.

The pandemic has been particularly challenging, Mendl explained, because it’s spreading rapidly, much is unknown and public health recommendations can change daily.

Among the most common questions callers asked early on, Mendl said, were whether people should wear face masks and where they were sold. As her staff informed callers, health officials aren’t encouraging people to wear them — unless they’re sick.

“But that’s not what the person wants to hear,” she said. “They want to know where they can get masks.”

Margaret Armstrong, who was fielding calls last Thursday, said that businesses have been inquiring about how to best protect customers and employees. One caller wanted to know how long the virus survives on plastic food packaging. Another

asked about the proper protocol for disinfecting a hydroelectric dam.

In past weeks, before Gov. Scott ordered schools to close, the callers were more commonly parents inquiring about whether their kids should attend extracurricular activities, or school administrators unsure whether they should cancel them. One 2-1-1 call-taker even received a call from a Northern Vermont University professor who was in Italy with students and was unsure how to protect them from the virus.

Though most callers are polite and pleasant, Mendl said, some are stressed out and frightened. Still others have received conflicting information from different state agencies. But because 2-1-1 will only dispense information that’s been vetted by the health department or the CDC, sometimes the program lacks answers — such as what overseas students should do or how to disinfect a hydroelectric dam. Callers who face difficult decisions can get angry or frustrated.

Mendl may face a hard choice of her own.

If the infection rate continues to climb at its current pace, she fully expects her 2-1-1 operations to be impacted, too. Her staff may soon be working from home.

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STAYING COOL: DR. ERIN KUREK Should you become infected with COVID-19, there’s a decent chance you might end up in the care of Dr. Erin Kurek and her colleagues at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Kurek, 42, has been a hospitalist there for eight years and was an attending physician there for three years before that.

If you’re unfamiliar with what a hospitalist does, that could be because it’s a relatively new term, coined about 25 years ago. Hospitalists are licensed internal medicine physicians who treat patients in a hospital rather than at outside offices or clinics.

“You can almost think of it as your primary care doctor, in the hospital,” Kurek explained.

Kurek’s floor at the hospital takes admissions from the emergency room and primary care doctors, as well as patients transferred from other hospitals that need a higher level of care. So far, the medical center has identified one presumptive positive case of COVID-19. Kurek hasn’t treated that patient, though a colleague in her group has.

“Our group is working hard to disperse the work while keeping one person in charge of COVID rule-outs,” she said. She added that the hospital’s approach to coronavirus coverage is constantly evolving and that it is “planning for an influx of new patients in the near future.”

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from Africa under observation for travel concerns.

“Because of the travel, there was a little extra hype on the floor from the nursing staff that it could be coronavirus,” Kurek said. “But she had no symptoms of coronavirus.”

When a patient who is suspected of infection comes in, they’re placed in one of the hospital’s negative-pressure rooms, which are designed to prevent the spread of infection. The rooms use lower air pressure than the environment around them. That allows air to flow in but traps it so that the air, and any contagions it might contain, can’t escape.

As an added layer of protection, Kurek and others whom she described as being “on the front lines” — such as emergency staff and certain nurses — are trained in the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Kurek said that recommendations from hospital higher-ups for how to handle COVID19 change daily but that the plans generally mimic protocols for handling other infectious diseases.

“It’s the same kind of plan, so those themes are echoed,” she said. “The institution will try to limit the number of people that go in and out of rooms for folks that do have the coronavirus or are under high suspicion of coronavirus.”

When discussing the almost-certain inevitability of treating patients infected with COVID-19, Kurek speaks with preternatural calm. That’s most likely because she’s seen pandemics up close before.

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Kurek had just started working at the UVM Medical Center during the 2009 outbreak of H1N1, a deadly flu that was particularly dangerous for young people. She was in her early thirties and pregnant at the time.

“Younger people were faring worse, and you had young, pregnant women dying in the intensive care unit,” she recalled. “So I was much more cautious but still took care of those patients.

“It’s what we do,” she continued. “It’s the coronavirus, but we take care of so many other infections and communicable diseases that it really is our daily life. We’re just upping the ante in how we protect ourselves.”

If anything, Kurek’s concerns are more outside the hospital than in it.

“But I’m not as worried for my health, or even my children’s health,” she said, adding that data suggests older people, and those with existing health problems, are more likely to develop severe, potentially fatal symptoms.

Those are the same people, she noted, who are most vulnerable to the flu.

“We’ve had a really bad flu year,” she said.

“I’ve had three patients in the last month that died from the flu.”

Seen from that perspective, Kurek’s evenkeeled attitude toward COVID-19 starts to make more sense.

“As my husband says, for me, my reality is the hospital, so I’m always seeing the worst-case scenario,” she said. “So maybe that skews my perception.”

Still, for Kurek, there’s almost no place she’d rather be than the hospital, even amid a pandemic.

“I like taking care of sick folks,” she said.

“I like the whole aspect of taking care of multiple different problems, from a patient with kidney failure to a stroke to a new cancer or a respiratory infection. It’s always changing and always keeping me on my game.”

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BRIDGING LANGUAGE BARRIERS: BIDUR DAHAL Bidur Dahal is usually busy this time of year preparing for the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, a birth celebration for the deity Rama. Dahal, a founding member of the Vermont Hindu Temple on Allen Street in Burlington, prints up flyers and promotes the event on the temple’s Facebook page.

But this year, the coronavirus has changed things: Temple leadership has postponed Ram Navami and all other events until further notice.

“We ideally don’t want any gatherings anymore now until this subsides, is over,” Dahal said.

The temple has been mostly empty lately, although the altar is festooned with flowers and twinkling lights against a backdrop of colorful prints of gods and goddesses.

Instead of congregating in front of the altar,

COVID-19 spreads, tips to prevent it and telltale symptoms.

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Dahal captioned another video. “Please share this.”

“I feel like people are quite aware about it because it’s everywhere, but it takes a lot of time and effort to translate or interpret a lot of things,” Dahal told Seven Days. “We are using our word of mouth and our means of communications available to us.”

Teaching comes naturally to Dahal. His family fled their native Bhutan to a refugee camp in Nepal amid rising tensions between Hindus and the Bhutanese government.

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worshippers are encouraged to pray and chant at home.

Dahal’s role has shifted from event promoter to emergency broadcaster. He no longer posts the temple’s robust events calendar on Facebook but instead shares health alerts and coronavirus explainers in Nepali, the language of many of the page’s 1,500 followers.

The Vermont Department of Health has translated some material into 10 languages, including Nepali, and posted it on its coronavirus web page. The one-page tip sheets cover basic hygiene and encourage social distancing — important tools to prevent the spread — but none mention COVID-19 by name. They don’t explain testing protocols, travel guidelines or that older people are at higher risk. The health department said it is working to get translated guidelines, but for now, that vital information is in English only.

Many Bhutanese and Nepali folks in Burlington, particularly older residents, don’t speak English at all, let alone read it, Dahal said. He’s shared the health department alerts on social media, but he supplements them with videos featuring Nepali speakers.

One eight-minute clip includes a Nepalispeaking doctor giving advice. A split-screen shows animated graphics depicting how

Dahal resettled in Iowa in 2011 but moved to Vermont after six months, called by the mountains that reminded him of home. He became a paraeducator for the Burlington School District and also worked as an interpreter for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. Today, he co-teaches graduate students who are enrolled in a University of Vermont program that focuses on children with special health needs.

Dahal thinks public officials do their best to provide timely and accurate alerts in languages other than English. During emergencies, he said, officials tend to rely on Google Translate, which often produces imprecise messaging.

Though Dahal is disappointed that the events around Ram Navami have been postponed, he said the temple prizes health above celebration. And there’s always next year, as long as the coronavirus doesn’t stick around.

“We can celebrate at home. People love to come together because this is how our culture is, but … life is important,” Dahal said. “We want to educate people, we want people to be alert, and it’s better to prevent than cure.”

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COLLEGE STUDENT AND VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDER: GABRIELLE STEVENS JAMES BUCK

Many students who attend Vermont colleges are headed off to extended spring breaks this week and will resume classes remotely when break ends. But not Gabrielle Stevens. The 21-year-old premed student at Saint Michael’s College plans to stick around and continue her volunteer work with St. Mike’s Fire and Rescue.

“It’s rewarding to be able to transport a patient and say, ‘I helped that person out on that worst day of their life,’” Stevens said.

In high school in Maine, Stevens spent so many hours volunteering that she got a varsity letter in community service. Her dad is a neonatal doctor and got Stevens interested in medicine from an early age. Both her mom and her older brother attended St. Mike’s and volunteered on Fire and Rescue, so it made sense that Stevens would follow in their footsteps.

She’s been with the squad two years and is a crew chief who puts in roughly 24 hours a week.

The organization is made up almost entirely of student volunteers.

St. Mike’s announced on March 13 that it would move all of its classes online, as the University of Vermont and many other colleges are doing.

“The vibe on campus is, definitely, scrambling, because it was a very lastminute thing,” Stevens said.

She said the crew members have been

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assured they can stay on campus. She and many of her peers will do so, despite the risks that come with responding to medical emergencies during a pandemic.

In fact, rescue chief John Keating said, a majority of the student staff has volunteered to keep taking shifts.

They’re motivated not just by loyalty to the community, Stevens said, but to each other. The camaraderie gets them through tough times, she said.

“It’s the people here,” Stevens said. “I think that you share something with them that you don’t necessarily share with other people. They understand if you’re going through a really hard call … The people here are the ones that sit you down and get you the help that you need, if you need it.”

The college has provided ambulance services since 1969, when a student had a heart attack on campus and it took nearly 40 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.

The student died. For years, the squad has served parts of Colchester, Winooski, Hinesburg and St. George. St. Mike’s responded to 2,500 emergency calls in 2019.

Things have gotten complicated with the emergence of COVID-19. Emergency dispatchers start the screening process for the disease over the phone. Stevens, as the crew chief, assesses each situation and decides what kind of protective gear her crew will wear. In lower-risk scenarios,

she might opt for just a medical mask. But if she suspects coronavirus, she’ll instruct her crew to don goggles, gowns and masks that offer a higher degree of protection.

“Even if you kind of feel ridiculous wearing your full gowns and everything like that, it’s better to be safe than sorry,” Stevens said. “The No. 1 rule in EMS is scene safety and crew safety. If we’re not safe, then [no one is] safe.”

A coronavirus call isn’t that different from a flu call. The rescue crew frequently responds to the latter, because for some the disease can be serious. Still, they’re planning extra precautions.

Keating is adjusting the work shifts, which traditionally overlapped, so that if someone is infected with coronavirus, it’s easier to trace who else might have been exposed. He may reduce the number of responders on rescue calls from four to three to minimize potential exposure.

That could make challenging calls, such as cardiac arrests, more difficult.

Stevens and Keating said the rescue crew feels a strong sense of obligation to residents in the surrounding areas.

“At the end of the day, we serve more than just the college community,” said Keating. “We can’t just tell those towns, ‘Nope, sorry, college is closed; we’re going home.’ We will continue to honor our commitments to them.”

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BREAKING OUT THE DISINFECTANT: TARA CULLINAN Tara Cullinan stocked up on gloves and masks a month ago, when she first began noticing the spread of coronavirus. She figured her Shaftsbury-based business, EFX Cleaning Services, would use them whether the virus struck Vermont or not and that it couldn’t hurt to stock up.

She’s glad she did. Shortages of masks, gloves and disinfectants are being reported worldwide, and Vermont is no exception.

Bennington County was home to Vermont’s first confirmed coronavirus case. Cullinan, 37, said the businesses her company already cleans regularly, including some doctor’s and dentist’s offices, are requesting more frequent disinfecting. She posted on Facebook to let people know that she still has a few spots available for new clients.

In the Bennington area, Cullinan said, people seemed to be more anxious about this virus than about previous illness outbreaks, such as H1N1 in 2009.

“Everybody has bought all the hand sanitizer in town, so I think they’re a little bit worried about it,” Cullinan said.

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different than the routine they use during flu season. She described the extra precautions her team is taking to protect themselves from contracting or spreading the coronavirus. Employees must disinfect all equipment and company vehicles between cleaning jobs. They’re also encouraged to launder their clothing as soon as they return home from work and to wash and sanitize their hands frequently.

Cullinan provides masks and gloves for every job and requires that employees wear them when cleaning medical facilities and schools. They clean at night or during slow business hours as much as is possible to minimize contact. Cullinan has even encouraged her employees to use a protective barrier, such as a paper towel, when pumping gas.

Trained cleaners are more likely to be aware of all the different surfaces that could carry germs, she said, and will pay extra attention to them.

“I think that the average person probably doesn’t think about all the things that they actually touch in a day,” Cullinan said, “like, the underside of the edge of a counter [or] the door handles on your house.”

The CDC makes a distinction between cleaning and disinfecting indoor spaces.

Cleaning means removing germs and dirt

Tara Cullinan (third from right) and her staff

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Both are recommended for household surfaces that are touched regularly.

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maintains a list of disinfectants that are known to be effective against the new strain of coronavirus, including various Lysol, Clorox and Purell products. Following the directions on the disinfectant is key, because some chemicals need to remain on a surface for a set amount of time in order to be most effective.

Extra precautions, including disinfecting, are being taken at public spaces across the country. Schools in Williston were closed for two days last week for deep cleaning and disinfection after a staff member attended a conference in Boston where they may have been exposed. The Vermont Statehouse closed after last Friday’s session, and a deep cleaning was planned there, too.

For EFX Cleaning, the keys to keeping people safe, Cullinan said, are using preventative measures, keeping up-to-date with CDC recommendations and revisiting equipment training.

Her team, she said, is even mindful of the trash they handle. At the location they’re cleaning, the crew disposes of all the dirty paper products, meaning that the used materials never get taken off-site.

As epidemiologist Patsy Kelso noted, it’s all about containment.

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Pandemic P’s and Q’s Etiquette reminders from the Emily Post Institute in the time of COVID-19

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ocial distancing is among the most important recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus. It’s also really hard. For one thing, a lot goes into self-imposed isolation: stocking supplies, finding new ways to stay connected to friends and family, figuring out WTF to watch on Netflix. Then there are the logistical issues of maintaining the prescribed six feet of air space around you when you do have to brave the outside world. That might be even more challenging than finding toilet paper to hoard.

Humans are social animals, hardwired to crave and respond to interpersonal stimuli. So adhering to social distancing requires us to overrule our biological instincts — and some cultural ones, too.

“If you stick your hand out to someone in America, it is nearly impossible for them not to react by sticking their hand out to you,” Lizzie Post says. Avoiding a greeting or handshake “feels awkward and counter to everything we’re used to when it comes to simple social interactions,” she continues. “Yet it’s important. It’s the way to flatten that curve.”

Post, 37, is the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette icon Emily Post. Together with her cousin Daniel Post Senning, she is copresident of the Emily Post Institute in Burlington, the nation’s foremost authority on manners since 1946.

To address the new interpersonal quandaries posed by the pandemic, the Post Institute recently began offering online tips on navigating the etiquette of social distancing.

COVID-19 courtesy was also a recent topic on “Awesome Etiquette,” the podcast that Post and Post Senning cohost.

In short, it’s probably never been more important to mind your manners.

“It’s really simple,” Post says. “Safety first.”

The etiquette of social distancing is rooted in the same fundamental principles that Emily Post began preaching nearly a century ago. As Lizzie Post explained in a 2019 interview with Seven Days, “Etiquette, from an Emily Post perspective, is about treating people with consideration and respect and honesty.” But here’s the rub: “Good etiquette is about building positive interactions with one another,” she said.

How do you build positive interactions when you’re not supposed to interact? According to Post, it starts with understanding that minimizing personal contact is, right now, proper etiquette.

“For social distancing, literally not touching people and putting more space around you, that is the appropriate thing to do,” Post says. “It’s the considerate thing to do. It’s the respectful thing to do. And it’s the honest thing to do.”

That sounds good in theory. But, as anyone who’s tried to stock up at a grocery store this week knows, maintaining distance can lead to tense moments with on-edge strangers when they invade your space — or you invade theirs.

“We’re in this heightened sense of awareness, but our habits haven’t really changed,” Post observes. “There’s

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actually a lot of reminding about manners going on, which is an interesting moment as a society.

“There are a lot of people who are very willing to say things like ‘Don’t forget to cover your mouth when you cough’ to people around them,” she continues.

Those people are also likely to act in ways that might be considered rude under normal circumstances, such as giving a wide berth to someone who coughs on the street, or rejecting any kind of touch. Those behaviors, Post says, need to be accepted as OK. “Expect for people to say, ‘I’m not gonna hug right now’ or decline a handshake,” she says. You should also expect that those interactions might ruffle your feathers.

“It’s good to brace yourself for the fact that some [reminders] are going to come gently and politely, and others are going to come from a place of fear or frustration,” Post advises. “Try not to judge people who are afraid and frustrated. Just say, ‘I hear you. Thanks for the reminder.’”

Even in the apocalypse, good manners extend to the bunker.

“If you’re home sick for two whole weeks, it’s a lot,” Post says. “For sanity’s sake,” she recommends “talking to people regularly via the devices we have, encouraging each other to pick up the phone and call, so that people who are isolated don’t feel so isolated.”

In other words, call your mother. And your grandmother. And anyone else who might get a lift from hearing from you. “Keep the connections open any way that you can,” Post says.

On that note, the people with whom you’re selfquarantined may be using their devices even more than usual. Post suggests you allow for and forgive extra screen time — up to a point.

“At the same time, if you are in a situation where it’s you and your partner self-isolating together, you don’t want to do it to the point where you’re being rude to the person sitting right next to you,” she says.

Additionally, it’s important to grant your bunker-mates space to breathe. Post cites recent reports of couples under lockdown in Italy having more fights.

“You want to be aware that it’s a lot more exposure to each other,” she says.

Last year saw the release of Post’s book Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties. As people hunker down to binge “Picard” or “Love Is Blind,” she says, proper weed protocol is especially important.

“Definitely roll personals,” she says. “Definitely have your own bowl.

“With cannabis, sharing is at the heart of that culture — sharing a bong, sharing a bowl, sharing a dab rig — and you feel rude when you don’t pass a joint or share a bowl,” she continues. “You gotta get over that.”

Beyond even that high-minded sentiment, Post pinpoints one piece of etiquette advice that supersedes all the others.

“Be compassionate,” she says. “You might think someone’s fear of this is silly, but they also might live with an elderly person or just simply be scared because there is a lot of stuff flying around out there.

“There is a lot of self-care that needs to happen in times when people are really nervous,” Post continues.

“So being compassionate and taking that moment to just remember that everyone is in a different place with this is important.”

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n recent weeks, COVID-19 has forced millions of people into compulsory retreat and wreaked havoc on the global economy, a reminder of the fragility of human-engineered systems.

The Weight of Snow, by Québécois novelist Christian Guay-Poliquin, presents another kind of shutdown — a widespread power failure, compounded by an epically fierce winter, that tests the limits of human tolerance for uncertainty.

The Weight of Snow addresses itself to a world in which the postapocalyptic genre has begun to feel disconcertingly like realism. Guay-Poliquin’s vision of collapse doesn’t involve looting or cannibalism.

His prose has the boiled-wool sensibility of far northern climes: a refreshing dearth of adjectives, characters who inquire after each other with variations on “What’s with you?” and an almost-hallucinogenic attentiveness to the textural nuances of snow.

Guay-Poliquin grew up in SaintArmand, a few miles north of the VermontCanada border. The Weight of Snow, his second novel, was published in 2016 in Québec, where it garnered a slew of literary honors. Since then, the book has been translated into more than 10 languages; last year, Vancouver-based Talonbooks released an English version.

In February, New York magazine book critic Molly Young featured The Weight of Snow in her monthly newsletter of recommended reading, a small yawp over the publicity chasm into which English translations of postapocalyptic Québécois novels might otherwise vanish.

Given Vermont’s proximity to Guay-Poliquin’s stomping grounds, we have no excuse for not paying more attention, particularly when it comes to regionally applicable tales of survival.

The novel takes place in a snowbound village reeling from the effects of an unexplained power outage. The two main characters become the unwitting hostages of the elements and each other. When the narrator, an unnamed young man, is badly injured in a car accident, the villagers place him in the care of Matthias, a curmudgeonly sort who has taken up residence in an abandoned house on the outskirts of town.

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steady supply of firewood and food rations via a locally administered resource distribution system, which seems like it could fall apart at any moment.

The reader soon learns that Matthias is biding his time until the blizzards stop, at which point he plans to cut loose for the city, on a bus or crosscountry skis or whatever conveyance he can wrangle, to reunite with his wife. This quarantine-slash-forced guardianship, an arrangement made more claustrophobic by the relentlessly accumulating snow,

creates a simmering tension. Matthias pelts the narrator with words, desperate to draw him out; the narrator, subdued by pain, isn’t much of a talker.

To pass the time until he can peace out, Matthias labors over the stove, concocting vittles that sound like menu items from a Civil War encampment: black bread, seductively described by the narrator as “a kind of brick made of buckwheat flour and molasses”; dishwater-proof coffee; and a calorie grenade called pemmican, a deluxe version of black bread with fruit, dried meat and animal fat.

The narrator, for his part, eats the foodstuffs, waits for his tibias to knit themselves back together and contemplates Matthias. It turns out that spending a winter marooned in a house with a random person yields some peculiar intimacies, such as when the narrator watches

Matthias scrub his face one morning and notes that the skin of his neck “looks like a snow drift that has withered under the late winter rains.”

It’s a poetic burn, yet the observation comes across as oddly tender, a testament to Guay-Poliquin’s ability to capture the subtle meanderings of affection between strangers. As the coronavirus upends our social rituals, it’s weirdly comforting to think about two people circling each other in a ramshackle house at the end of the world.

Guay-Poliquin spoke to Seven Days by phone from Paris, where he was traveling on literary business, about the complexity of writing about nothing, the political power of snow and our existential need to talk to each other.

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CHRISTIAN GUAY-POLIQUIN: I always have all these ideas circling around, like moons around a planet, but I need to know if they can hold together. So before I start writing a novel, I test the concept with a short story. A long time before I wrote The Weight of Snow, I knew I wanted to explore how a weird old man thinks, to go inside his head. The premise in the short story is the same: There’s an old guy trapped in a house with a young man, and the young man doesn’t talk, which makes the old man angry. So he keeps talking to him, trying to make something happen.

SD: What are the challenges of executing a concept that revolves around two characters confined in a tiny space?

CGP: It’s hard, and I work slowly. I write novels where not much happens, and it’s really complex to write a simple story — to be sure that everything is dense in meaning and simple in form. When nothing happens, at every moment, something might happen, and that tension is necessary for a story to exist; it’s the sense of what could happen that makes us believe in the story. So I try to build a world with details, like using centimeters of snow instead of numbers for each chapter. It’s just a small thing, but it’s thick and heavy upon our heads.

SD: Those centimeters of snow felt completely ominous — the higher the number at the beginning of each chapter, the more doomed everything seemed. And then Matthias would make black bread or something, and a single droplet of water would fall from a ceiling beam. Then, at some point, I’d realize that my face was hurting, because I’d been clenching my jaw the entire time, waiting for the roof to cave in.

CGP: That was the idea. I didn’t want there to be any massive death. I didn’t want to tell a story about survival for a piece of bread; I wanted it to be about existential survival. The power outage is a trick to trap my main characters in this little house, to put the focus on what happens between two human beings at the end of society. It’s deeper than friendship — it ’s tense; it ’s complicated. I once read a story about a soldier who shares a bunk bed with another guy. Every night, he looks up and sees the guy’s arm, dangling above him.

Just seeing that arm, night after night, he begins to feel this deep connection with him.

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SD: Did the apocalyptic zeitgeist — climate change, the pervasive suckage of late capitalism — inform the scenario you’ve created?

CGP: Totally. I live in Pigeon Hill, 40 minutes north of Burlington, just a few miles over the Canadian border. I grew up there, and already in my lifetime, the winters have changed so much. I don’t want to be moralistic, but we’re, you know, in the deep shit.

The winter in the novel is cryptopolitique — a winter so huge, so strong, like the ones our grandfathers told us about.

The fury of this winter recalls our total subordination to nature; it reminds us that we are not the masters. When the

electricity is gone, when we have no more screens, we have no choice but to look out our windows. For me, there’s a hidden political dimension in that — in slowing everything down, being forced to notice the things we don’t normally see.

SD: The details of the village are so vivid. Did you have a specific place in mind when you created this world?

CGP: I guess I saw it as kind of a North American village, pieced together from many different places I’ve been.

Re-creating a real place would have been way more complicated — too much work for me, honestly. The main thing is that there’s a village, and beyond that there’s a forest, and beyond that is the coast.

there, he wants to go toward her. Other people exist for us as a reminder of who we are. Without loving someone, without people around us, we lose our own identity.

SD: When Matthias finally gets the narrator to engage with him, he says: “I always knew you’d end up giving in.

No one can keep his mouth shut like that. Everyone turns back to words sooner or later.” What does he mean by that?

CGP: Life is so short, but the moments, especially in winter, are so long. It’s a really human task to fill the time. For me, telling stories and survival are glued together.

For Matthias, trying to get the narrator to talk is sort of a game, but at the same time, it’s not really a game. Because in the end, what’s more dangerous — starvation or silence? I don’t think we can resist the impulse to know another human being.

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SD: Why is that geography so important?

CGP: Geography structures our hopes and fears. In the novel, the coast is the place they don’t have news from — it’s this preoccupation. When we don’t have Contact: chelsea@sevendaysvt.com news from anywhere else, we try to situate ourselves: Are we better off? Worse off? INFO We’re wired to think beyond the here,·� and .'•• The Weight of Snow by Christian Guaynow. Matthias wants to go back to his wife Poliquin, translated by David Homel, in the city. Even if he doesn’t manage to get Talonbooks, 240 pages. $16.95. ,·� .'••

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brochure for Sucrerie de la Montagne bills it as “Where the past becomes present.” Serving traditional Québec fare year-round in Rigaud (pronounced Ree-go), a small town west of Montréal in the Laurentian Mountains, the sucrerie has been profiled by the New York Times, featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” and recognized by the Canadian government for its contributions to tourism.

Although I am wary of contrived nostalgia, I love pork and festivities, which Sucrerie de la Montagne promised to have in abundance. After happily feasting last year at Érablière Hilltop, a sugar shack in the Eastern Townships, I was eager to visit another this sugaring season.

The warm atmosphere of Sucrerie de la Montagne is at least as important as the food. A horse-drawn sleigh ferried visitors from the parking lot to the main building. A campfire burning not far from the woodfired bakery welcomed us with stumps to sit on. A

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20-foot-tall pile of snow enticed kids and adults alike to play King of the Mountain or to simply regard the vista of 100-year-old maples.

Our group of two Québécoises and two Americans wandered through the large wood-paneled banquet hall before our meal. Scattered throughout were wood cookstoves from the turn of the 20th century, at least one of which was fired up and hot. They were huge, exquisite beasts: black cast iron accented with ornate chrome, with more than enough burners for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Pierre Faucher, who founded the sucrerie in 1978 with his then-wife, said he collected the stoves from area residents who were “throwing them away” in favor of modern appliances. He restored and re-chromed the stoves and rebuilt the dining hall using wood from a 200-year-old barn.

A Québécois who grew up in the West Island of Montréal but often visited his father’s family in the woodsy Beauce region of the province, Faucher said

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he wants to share the lifestyle and hospitality of the Québec woods with the world.

“It’s really important for me to keep all of those traditions alive, so our local people can see how we existed. It brings you back 100 years. It’s like a museum,” he said.

At 73, Faucher remains a strong presence at Sucrerie de la Montagne. In the morning, he helps start the fires that bake the bread and boil the sap. When we visited, he stood near the entrance of the banquet hall and chatted up visitors; his son Stefan was working in the gift shop. The main building holds at least seven large depictions of Pierre Faucher, including a photo of him holding a bust of his own head, displayed beside the bust itself.

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Founded in 2015 by the husband-and-wife team of NURBU and PHURA SHERPA, the company makes beef and vegetarian Nepalese momos and three sauces to go with them: mild, hot and sesame.

Sherpa also recently started producing veggie fried rice and veggie chow mein.

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High-volume restaurants typically have a churnand-burn atmosphere, often exacerbated by fast-paced music designed to get customers to eat, drink and get the heck out so someone else can do the same. Perhaps we just had good timing, but we felt no pressure at the sucrerie to do anything but partake in the food, live music and revelry to our heart’s content.

If you’re self-conscious about traveling where you don’t speak the local language, rest assured that you’ll be fine. Broadly speaking, French Canadians do not expect folks from the U.S. to speak French (though squeaking out bonjour and merci shows good manners).

Aside from choosing a drink — coffee, tea or booze — you don’t even need to order at the cabane. The extensive set menu, based on Faucher’s mother’s recipes, is served family style in three courses to each group. Seatings without fixed end times are available daily on the half hour for most of the morning, afternoon and evening; on busy weekends, reservations are a good idea.

In the banquet hall, we found a boisterous mix of hundreds of people of various ages and apparent backgrounds. Warm light reached the broad wooden beams of the cathedral ceiling. Dozens of oil lamps flickered on the 30 long wooden tables, which aproned servers soon covered with dish after dish.

The first of our 15 dishes was a brothy split pea soup with crusty bread. On the table was a jar of housemade “fruits ketchup,” a chutney-like side of tomatoes and apples that complemented another dish, the maple-glazed smoked ham. We enjoyed the “ketchup” and the other relishes — sweet and sour pickles, and pickled beets — so much that we asked for more, polishing off nearly two pints of accoutrements between the four of us.

The hearty food was typical of a Québécois sugar shack feast or winter holiday gathering: meatballs in pork gravy, whipped potatoes, sausages, baked beans with a side of salted back bacon, and a fluffy baked

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omelette. Most memorable was the tourtière, a deeply flavorful meat pie with a hint of offal. My friends asked for more meatballs, which were granted for no additional charge.

“They’re really putting all the sauce in it,” said Véronique, who grew up in Québec City, speaking of both the food and the atmosphere, which included live music.

A few traditional French Canadian folk songs and five pork dishes later, she had tears of raw joy streaming down her face. For her part, Vanessa, a Montréaler friend who was recovering from a concussion, had put on blue noise-canceling headphones to tune out the ecstatic fiddling while munching on meatballs.

Until I noticed Véronique’s wet face, I’d been lost in reflections: specifically, wondering whether the sucrerie was a solid example of a joyful way to experience other people’s cultural traditions without exploiting or exoticizing them. Ray, a steady Yankee, looked a bit bewildered by the state of our group. We asked for more meat pie.

When our eating slowed down, and the waitstaff politely offered to clear our plates, we asked them to leave the food on the table while we took a break to dance. “C’est correct” (“That’s fine”), our waiter replied.

A guitarist and a fiddler played lively folk renditions while the audience clapped along, and then passed out wooden spoon instruments for children to play. “Only 14 minutes left!” the guitarist called out to any potentially overwhelmed guests — or perhaps to the staff, who must hear the revelry on repeat. We surrendered to the intensity and swung ourselves around the dance floor in earnest silliness.

Feeling released, we asked for another pot of coffee, which was delivered quickly in an antique silver pot.

Dessert was sand dollar-size pancakes with light amber syrup and a creamy maple tart with a flaky, slightly salty crust. My only complaint about an otherwise delightful experience: a busser who carried four dirty mugs with his fingers inside them, a throwback that has no place in 2020. Faucher said his staff is “extra careful about washing their hands.”

Sugar shack festivities are a celebration of abundance, a time stamp on the shift from winter to spring.

Meal finished, we tromped around the snowy trails on the property, which also has a groomed track for crosscountry skiing. Snowboarders and alpine skiers can work off all that pork at the nearby lifts of Mont Rigaud.

If the past became present at the sucrerie, it seemed near at hand elsewhere in Rigaud, too. When she saw a brightly lit video and candy store downtown, Véronique insisted on going in. If we had been able to stay longer, I’d have rented the store’s copy of Tom at the Farm, by Québécois filmmaker Xavier Dolan.

We ended our day trip at Resto-Bar La Vieille, a no-frills bar with damn cheap beer and ugly plastic tables. An overweight husky lounged on his side beside the bar. The friendly bartender told us that the canine had been a bomb-sniffing dog in Afghanistan, where his original American owner, a veteran, had died.

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Dear Seven Days Readers, You’ll see that our community calendar is not in this week’s print edition. Over the past several days, we’ve gotten word of many event cancelations throughout Vermont as organizers take precautions to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Because the status of events is changing by the minute, we felt that the best way to provide accurate and up-to-date event information was to make this week’s calendar online only. Visit sevendaysvt.com to see upcoming events. Please note: We suggest you contact organizers to confirm that events are still happening, as not everyone shares when their event is canceled.

To that end, we ask that event organizers let us know as soon as possible of any cancellations or postponements. This will go a long way toward helping us provide current information to the public.

We take pride in keeping our readers informed of the myriad events taking place in Vermont and look forward to restoring the calendar section in print once schedules become more stable.

Stay healthy and wash those hands!

Contact calendar writer Kristen Ravin at calendar@sevendaysvt.com with any questions or event changes.

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FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS ONLINE: art, film, music + nightlife

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Americana musician Lucinda Williams is scheduled to perform at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro on Thursday, April 16.

classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

art ART & POTTERY IN MIDDLEBURY: Adult Classes: Noel Bailey Mug Workshop, Pastels, Monday & Thursday Wheel & Handbuilding, Oils, Garden Design With Judith Irven, Found Faces: Upcycle Collage, Clay Garden Planters, Kintsugi: The Art of Broken Pottery, Drawing, Kids’ Classes: Clay Wheel and Hand Building, Where the Elves and Fairies Live. Various. Location: Middlebury Studio School, Middlebury. Info: Barbara Nelson, 247-3702, ewaldewald@aol.com, middleburystudioschool.org.

CALLIGRAPHY IN MONTPELIER: A Calligraphy Primer: Basics to Blooming. The focus of this class is to give both the artist and the average person an introduction to calligraphy in its varying forms.

We’ll explore “foundational” and uncial hand (think Roman and Celtic lettering), copperplate (elegant and flourishing), and Gothic (old English, black-letter).

Wed., 6-7:30 p.m., Apr. 29, May 6,13, 20 & 27. Cost: $150 / person incl. all supplies needed.

Location: The Drawing Board, upstairs classroom, 22 Main Street, Montpelier. Info: Inkwell Vermont & the Drawing Board, Chris Carfaro, 999-6520, vermontcarfaro@gmail. com, inkwellvermont.com.

org. Fri., Apr. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10/person; $9 for BCA members.

Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Melissa Steady, 865-7166, msteady@ burlingtoncityarts.org, burlington cityarts.org.

dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Beginner walkin classes, Tue., 7 p.m. $15/person for one-hour class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in anytime and prepare for an enjoyable workout.

Location: 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

BCA Studios

CLASSES MAY BE CANCELED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS IN ADVANCE.

Flynn Classes & Camps

Burlington City Arts winter/spring class registration is now open! Find these classes and many more at burlingtoncityarts.org.

FAMILY CLAY, OPTION 10: All ages. Instructors: Kate McKernan, Kim DeMaria and Sheilagh Smith.

Spend a Friday night with your family! Ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access (ages 6+), hand building, unlimited clay, and time to create. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets required for adults to join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel on their own. $5 fee per piece for your work to be fired and glazed by the studio. Finished pottery available for pick-up three weeks after visit. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Register at burlingtoncityarts.

UX DESIGN BOOTCAMP: In this 12-week, full-time course, you will learn both user experience (UX) design and user interface (UI) design. You will quickly advance through topics of increasing complexity, applying creative problem-solving skills to design based on research. You will leave this course career ready, knowing every step of the design process.

Jun. 8-Aug. 28, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Burlington Code Academy, 182 Main Street, Suite 305, Burlington. Info: Sadie Goldfarb, 978-380-2440, sgoldfarb@burlingtoncode academy.com, burlingtoncode academy.com.

LEARN TO MEDITATE: Taught by qualified meditation instructors at the Burlington Shambhala Meditation Center: Wed., 6-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon. Free and open to anyone. Free public meditation: weeknights, 6-7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., noon-1 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-noon.

Classes and retreats also offered.

See our website at burlington. shambhala.org. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795.

FLYNN SUMMER CAMPS: The Flynn is currently registering kids for week-long Performing Arts summer day camps. Camps are available for youth ages 3 to 20 and explore genres including dance, acting, musical theater, radio and film. Check our website for full listings at flynnarts.org. Location: FlynnArts, 153 Main St., Burlington.

Info: Sarah Caliendo, 652-4537, scaliendo@flynncenter.org, flynncenter.org.

AYURVEDA POSTPARTUM DOULA TRAINING: Serve the women and families in your community during a time of huge transition and growth. During this training, you will learn about pregnancy, birth and postpartum through the lens and language of Ayurveda, while receiving training in traditional postpartum care practices balanced with practical understanding for modern women. Mon.-Fri., Apr. 6-10, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $995 /5-day training. Location: The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont, 34 Oak Hill Rd., Williston . Info: Allison Morse , 872-8898, info@ ayurvedavermont.com, ayurvedavermont.com.

HERBAL SPAGYRICS INTENSIVE: Join herbalist Daniel Wiseman for a two-day intensive to learn the basic keys of Spagyrics: the science and philosophy of herbal alchemy. Class material will introduce the history, theory, terminology and laboratory practices of this ancient art and its numerous incarnations throughout the human story. Sat. & Sun., Mar. 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: $200 /2day intensive. Location: Railyard Apothecary, 270 Battery St., Burlington. Info: 540-0595, emma@railyardapothecary. com, railyardapothecary.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian jiujitsu is a martial arts combat style based entirely on leverage and technique. Brazilian jiujitsu self-defense curriculum is taught to Navy SEALs, CIA, FBI, military police and special forces.

No training experience required.

Easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life! Classes for men, women and children.

Students will learn realistic bullyproofing and self-defense life skills

to avoid becoming victims and help them feel safe and secure. Our sole purpose is to help empower people by giving them realistic martial arts training practices they can carry with them throughout life. IBJJF and CBJJ certified black belt sixth-degree instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr.: teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A five-time Brazilian National Champion; International World Masters Champion and IBJJF World Masters Champion.

Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 363-6890, snake-style.com.

yoga 200-HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: The UVM Campus Rec 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training is all new for 2020/21! Learn all about the enhancements we’ve made and get all of your questions answered at our upcoming info sessions.

Early registration open February 14-March 20. Don’t miss out on the discounted rate. go.uvm.edu/yoga Location: UVM Campus Rec Studio, 97 Spear St., Burlington. Info: John McConnell, 488-0124, mindbodyfitness@uvm.edu, uvmcampusrec. com/sports/2017/7/5/yoga-school. aspx.

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tai chi NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS IN WINOOSKI: We practice Cheng Man-ching’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Cheng Man-ching and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Patrick is a senior instructor at LRTCC in Vermont and New Hampshire. Starts Mar. 10, 6-7 p.m., open registration until Mar. 31.

Cost: $65 /month.

Location: North End Studios Winooski, O’Brien Community Center, 32 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@ longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

LAUGHING RIVER YOGA: Located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. We offer inspirational classes, workshops and trainings taught by experienced teachers from a place of wisdom and love. Class types include Vinyasa, Katonah, Kripalu, Jivamukti, Yin, Restorative and Gentle. All bodies and abilities welcome. Explore our Prenatal Yoga training March 28-29. Daily classes, workshops, 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training. Cost: $49 / first month of unlimited classes; workshop & training prices vary.

Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, Suite 126, Burlington.

Info: 343-8119, laughingriveryoga. com.

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Sick Beat: Part 2 I don’t really know where to start.

I know saying “I don’t know where to start” is a cliché, and pointing out that it’s a cliché is a cliché, but I think I’m past the point of caring about the originality of my opening line. There’s far more important stuff going on.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 have led to sweeping closures of music venues all over the country, Vermont included.

And the toll that said closures have taken on the local music, comedy and nightlife scenes is, frankly, incomprehensible. So we’ll try to make sense of some of it here.

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writing this column on a Monday, two days before the paper hits the streets, risks certain items changing. That’s exponentially true in the early days of a global pandemic, when news seems to break by the minute. We had originally planned to run club listings only in our online calendar. Since venues were voluntarily shutting their doors left and right, we knew we’d have trouble keeping up. But now, Gov. PHIL SCOTT has mandated that all bars and restaurants close for the next several weeks. That means we can dispense with club listings for the time being. However, we are working on ways to announce livestreamed concerts and events. Read more about livestream concerts below.

And though our coverage of local music in the coming weeks is likely to focus mainly on how the pandemic is affecting our venues and artists, we will continue to run album reviews, because people need new music to listen to, goddammit. At a time of social distancing and self-quarantining, I imagine that we can expect some interesting home recording projects to emerge. I definitely want to hear about those, so please continue to send in albums for review.

Also, are you doing something interesting or creative in response to the new world created by the spread of COVID-19? Get at me.

Now, please join me as we sail off into uncharted territory. Cue the ENYA song.

By now you likely know that venues including Higher Ground, Radio Bean, Vermont Comedy Club, the Skinny Pancake, Red Square, ArtsRiot and more have canceled all of their upcoming programming for the foreseeable future. As of last week, Gov. Scott had banned all large gatherings of 250 people or more, and he lowered the threshold on Monday to gatherings of 50 people or 50 percent of a business’ capacity, whichever is fewer. On Monday, he ordered the closure of all Vermont bars and restaurants until at least April 6.

For venues that have flat-out canceled or postponed events, the impact is unprecedented.

“In the last three days, our entire revenue model has been eliminated,” ALEX CROTHERS, co-owner of Higher Ground, said on Sunday. “Our operations are designed around continually hosting and promoting shows. And a lot of overhead does not disappear.”

Crothers said that he’s doing everything he can to keep costs low during the lull, such as halting trash services and regular deliveries. At press time, he was unable to comment on what measures will be taken in terms of staffing. The club employs 12 full-time staffers and more than 70 part timers.

But Crothers did confirm that, of 65 upcoming shows affected by the shutdown, only eight had to be canceled altogether. The remaining events have been or will be rescheduled.

NATHAN HARTSWICK and NATALIE MILLER, owners of Vermont Comedy Club, said they spent the entire weekend sorting out cancellations, credits and refunds.

Late last week, the club remained open with a limited patron capacity. But the couple knew that plan wouldn’t hold up much longer, since headlining standup

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“We’re not going to open until we can safely,” Miller said.

One thing VCC has done to help its furloughed employees, other than sending them home with all of the perishable foodstuffs in the club’s kitchen, is to add a “Tip Our Staff” button to the home page of its website.

Nearly the entire staff is paid hourly and relies on tips, which is typical across the club landscape. Hartswick and Miller thought it was important to at least attempt to funnel some funds into the pockets of their people. They also added links on the home page for VCC fans to donate to the club or purchase gift cards.

Radio Bean and the Light Club Lamp Shop had also attempted to stay open by reducing their patron capacities but decided to close down until further

notice as of Sunday. Owner LEE ANDERSON said that his employees had ramped up sanitation efforts to nearly comical VERMONT COMEDY proportions.

“We had people just walking around CLUB CLOSED with spray bottles of disinfectant,” he through at least 4/1 said. “Someone would get up, and we’d spray down where they were sitting.”

Despite their best efforts, Anderson said that staying open safely was just too difficult.

“I don’t want to have to put HulaHoops around people,” he joked. “I don’t have the training or the time to train every person that comes in the door to properly, ethically interact. I want to, but I just can’t do it.”

Though Radio Bean and the LCLS are closed, Anderson’s global street food restaurant, ¡Duino! (Duende), is open for curbside pickup. He said customers THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING would not be allowed into the space.

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The interesting part about starting a band at the precipice of a global pandemic is wondering when you’ll be able to actually perform in front of an audience. Shore Rites’ self-titled debut EP hit the internet on March 3, about a week before the U.S. joined the rest of the world in the coronavirus chaos. How’s that for timing?

The project, which started as a solo act from formerly Florida-based singer-songwriter Matt Serrano, recently solidified as a four-piece with drummer Nate Meunier, lead guitarist Matt Gardner and bassist/ synthist Richard Berry. When the quartet will actually make a live appearance is unknown — but lovers of sprawling dreampop with a post-rock bent should take note of this group.

ILLu, B Side Instrumentals Volume XIII (EQUAL EYES RECORDS, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

ILLu, a hip-hop producer from Burlington, has been central to the scene’s explosion in recent years. He’s endlessly prolific with the beats, but the young man is also a tireless networker and collaborator.

Perhaps the most important connection he’s forged is his partnership with fellow Queen City producer Rico James, cofounder of the standout local imprint Equal Eyes Records.

B Side Instrumentals Volume XIII, ILLu’s latest release, is not the catchiest title. But that’s the point. From the start, his B Side series has been a testament to both his work ethic and his evolution as an artist. While ILLu’s dedication has stayed consistent, his craftsmanship has sharply improved over the years.

The opening track, “See You,” serves as a prime example. It’s a deceptively simple piece of work, just a vocal loop and some drums. But the producer’s extensive mixing experience transforms the track into beat hypnosis. The drums absolutely

Serrano played and recorded each fuzzy chord, stoic bass line and everything in between on the five-track record.

A dreary pall hangs over his yearning, atmospheric rock. The tracks flow exceedingly well across the EP’s fleeting 16-minute run time, each one a nugget of narcotic bliss.

Though it’s strong in character and sound, the album does come off a bit like a dry run. It’s rough around the edges, albeit in a charming way. A palpable mood of contemplation and muddled emotion smooths what the EP lacks in acuteness.

“And Over.” opens the record with a partly cloudy vibe. It’s twee gone electric on an overcast day. Bright rhythm chords contrast with Serrano’s stony vocals.

Electronic drumbeats, used throughout the release, feature prominently on “Changes” and send icy blasts through the mid-tempo tune. Serrano disrupts the number with a jagged, shouted chorus,

reassuring the song’s subject, “You’re all right!”

A wall-of-sound crescendo delivers the surf-tinged “Tell Me Not.” Tension builds to a molten guitar riff, which bleeds into a vortex caused by a sudden sinkhole.

Bold tambourine and hot jabs of electronic bass drum rattle the opening moments of “Last Train.” The song features a circular set of lyrics (“I don’t wanna go to work / My love / Out on the last train”) that vary slightly as they wind back and forth. Along with a cacophony of blaring guitar, vocal layers — each more strained and overblown than the last — pile onto the anxiety-addled tune.

The EP closes with its strongest cut, “Nights to Remember.” It’s a beatless slow jam in which flaming chords circle Serrano’s agonized wails. The mood is one of deep, penetrating fervor.

For a first outing, Shore Rites succeed in establishing a compelling atmosphere.

The debut implies good things about the band’s future and sets the stage for a much grander LP down the line.

Shore Rites is available at shorerites. bandcamp.com.

thump, dominating the low end without overpowering the other elements. The main loop is dirtied up with just enough distortion to make it interesting. It’s the subtle touches — quiet scratches, lurching stops, hand percussion — that flesh out the song into something special.

“See You” sets the tone for the rest of the album.

And despite consisting entirely of hip-hop instrumentals, this truly is an album — the tightest, most cohesive installment of the B Side series so far.

ILLu’s samples are often warped at the margins, and he takes a much more textural approach to sound than he ever did in his earlier work. He’s a huge fan of vocal chops, the “chipmunk soul” sound made famous by North Carolina workhorse 9th Wonder.

But ILLu’s palette has grown considerably since his early days.

So has his bag of tricks. From the gently warped pitch of “Can I Live” to the dark jazz of “One Moment Please,” ILLu proves to be more comfortable experimenting. In turn, his compositions are more ambitious.

Indeed, the second half of the playlist cranks things up even further. Urgent banger “Strength” hits like vintage Pete Rock, and the halting chops of “Undermine” grow a catchy, compelling beat out of a loop that sounds awkward at first. Until it’s suddenly perfect.

This is the best work of ILLu’s career to date — but, rest assured, he’s looking for more. Despite a full plate of collaborations, not to mention the obligations of managing a busy record label, he’s still eager to build new bridges.

That relentless drive is a huge part of why Equal Eyes has been so successful as a platform and a posse.

So, while B Side Instrumentals Volume XIII can and should be enjoyed in its own right, this is dual-purpose art. In addition to its sonic pleasures, the album is a business card advertising ILLu as one of the most creative and impeccably solid hip-hop producers in Vermont.

B Side Instrumentals Volume XIII is available at equaleyesrecords.com.

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An Uncertain Time for Artists

In case you didn’t know, artists struggle during the best of times. The amount of income that performers of all kinds have lost because of the pandemic is incalculable. But leave it up to the creative types to get, well, creative during this period of uncertainty.

For one thing, livestreaming is on the rise. What once was mostly regarded as an add-on, bonus feature of live concerts is now the only thing possible. Therefore, it’s kind of the only thing that matters in terms of performance. In just the past few days, I personally checked out livestream sets from singer-songwriter ZACK DUPONT, formerly local J BENGOY member CHAZZY LAKE, party-starter DJ STEAL WOOL and singer-songwriter HAYLEY JANE. A certain energy that’s difficult to put my finger on came through in these small-screen shows. Something like purity of spirit mixed with total abandon.

Local music archive and nonprofit Big Heavy World, which regularly livestreams its radio program “Rocket Shop” on its own radio station, 105.9 FM the Radiator, is offering its studio to artists who would like to set up livestream events.

“We’re trying to do our best to be a resource for the community,” BHW executive director JIM LOCKRIDGE said.

“Big Heavy World can’t do a lot to address the loss of revenue, but we can come at it with our resources to help bolster the social connections.”

Lockridge said that he is, in fact, looking into resources that may help artists to backfill lost revenue.

“There are programs in Vermont meant to help businesses that are affected by the current situation,” he continued. “I hope artists are recognized within [those] program[s].”

Revelry Theater, a small comedy outpost in Burlington’s South End, already has four livestreaming shows set up for the end of the month, including the return of “Sex w/Jenna” on Saturday, March 28. Revelry board member JENNA EMERSON hosts the sex-ed-themed comedy variety show.

The theater’s founder and artistic director, ANTHONY APODACA, says that they’re working on ways to make the shows, which are often interactive with the audience, have the same flow they would with a crowd full of chuckling people.

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“Our space is so small that there’s no way to limit the audience without just getting rid of it,” he said. All shows will be free to stream, but, obviously, viewers are more than welcome to still pay for “admission.”

Apodaca also noted that rehearsals for the theater’s improv comedy musical Abortion: The Musical are still on. The show originally debuted in December 2019, but a newly revamped version with a slightly different cast is in the works, currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12. It’s undecided whether the performances will be pushed back.

If you’re wondering how you can support artists right now, it’s pretty easy: Buy their merch. Buy their records. Do early Christmas and birthday shopping if you have to. Hell, even listening to music on streaming services helps a little bit.

But the most direct thing fans can do while the world swiftly locks down is to support artists via websites like Patreon.

If you aren’t familiar with the platform, users pledge a certain amount of money per month to artists whose work they admire and want to foster. In return, fans receive rewards and special content.

Singer Hayley Jane, who’s also a painter, started her account with

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the artist subscription service about a year ago. She said she’s grateful for the modest but steady stream of supplemental income it provides. But she thinks there’s more to it than that, both for her and her fans.

“They get to hear my songs before anybody else does. They get to see photographs from photo shoots before anybody else does, or photos I don’t even put out at all,” she said. “I also ask them for their opinion about things. It’s like this tight-knit group. When somebody is willing to give you money every month, they really care about what you’re doing.

They care about your art and care about who you are as an artist. I find myself making these little videos, asking them how I could do better or what photos ... they like. It’s really nice to have these people that have invested in you.”

Hayley Jane has been in selfquarantine for nearly two weeks after coming down with flu-like symptoms.

As of press time, she said that she hadn’t been tested for COVID-19, despite her best efforts. However, during her selfimposed sequester, she’s been making the most of things and trying to stay as busy as possible without leaving the house.

During her livestream concert last Friday, a measure she took after two of her shows were canceled last week, she debuted a new song called “I’m Just Bored.” She wrote it on a recent songwriting excursion to Nashville, Tenn. Though Hayley Jane penned it well before her voluntary imprisonment, its lyrics eerily predicted some aspects of her current situation: “Just take me somewhere / I don’t care if I’ve been there before / I’m just bored,” the airy folk tune goes.

“It’s hilarious,” she said. “I wasn’t bored at all [when I wrote it]. I was having a wonderful time. [But] this song really kept me company during the first week [of quarantine].”

Hayley Jane was kind enough to rerecord a self-contained video version of the song, which you can watch on our website.

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Picturing the Revolution “Art and Social Justice,” T.W. Wood Gallery

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ermonter Thomas Waterman Wood believed that art is important to society. In 1895, the nationally recognized Montpelier artist donated 42 paintings and etchings to found a museum in the city. He wanted Vermonters to have access to art.

The resulting T.W. Wood Gallery was one of Vermont’s first museums. After the Great Depression, it gained the added distinction of becoming the official Vermont repository for artwork made by the state’s Works Progress Administration artists.

When the museum’s visual arts committee met to choose exhibit themes for this year’s 125th anniversary, these ideas of art accessibility and cultural heritage figured prominently. One of the themes they chose was the relationship between art and social justice.

“It’s a way to show the long history of Vermonters engaged with things they care about and working hard for things they believe in,” said Margaret Coleman, the Wood’s executive director.

Coleman chose Burlington artist and activist jen berger to curate the exhibit “Art and Social Justice,” a collection of paintings, banners, posters and more by Vermont artists.

“I was confident from her talk, ‘History of Activist Art in Vermont,’ given last year at the Fleming Museum in Burlington, and all the work she’s done on art and activism, that she was perfect for this,” Coleman said.

Indeed, berger has for years employed painting, printmaking, multimedia and performance art to educate and create dialogue around social issues. She stepped into political organizing in 2003 with an antiwar fundraiser in Burlington called Give Peace a Dance.

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After completing a self-designed major power and purpose in our political lives,” in community art and social change at berger said.

Burlington College, berger joined the Burlington artist John Douglas contributed seven photography and Peace & Justice Center staff in 2006.

“Organizing and education around computer-generated pieces, including antiwar became the forefront of my day “Auto-Warming,” an 80-by-36-inch image and life,” she said. printed on Plexiglas. In it, submerged cars, But it wasn’t something she could leave oil-drilling platforms, a tanker, airliners at the office, and painting helped her deal and a city skyline are silhouetted against an with the heaviness she felt. orange and yellow sky. The acrylic surface, Berger went on to earn a master of fine he said, “gives it remarkable clarity.” arts degree in interdisciplinary art from Douglas said the idea for the image came Goddard College. She now works in her own to him as he was returning home from a visit studio and teaches at Champlain College with his daughter in western Canada. and the Commu“I saw more nity College of cars at the Vermont. In Calgary airport January 2019, than I’d ever she launched seen in one At the Root, a place, and I communitybegan to imagengagement and ine all those cars project-manageunderwater,” he ment venture said. “This is intended to what the future support social can look like, “Justice for All Beeings” by Marie Davis justice work. unless we get “Curating ourselves and this exhibit was our relationan additional way I could explore the role ships working together.” of art in social justice and politics and An adjacent wall is dedicated to postbring something together to share with ers, including six prints by Burlington my community,” berger said. artist Jessica Morrison. Her 8-by-10-inch After reviewing the Wood committee’s linocut block print on yellow paper, titled vision, she contacted artists and activists “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, Healthcare Is a with whom she’d previously worked, as Human Right,” was originally made for well as others they recommended. As a fundraiser for the Vermont Workers’ people responded, the show took shape Center, where she is a member. with a focus on photography, computerThe print includes characters that generated works, posters, banners and recur in her work, Morrison said. The contemporary art. nurse highlights the voice of health care “The diversity demonstrates there workers as leaders in the movement and are many different ways art can have the need for a health care system that

“Auto-Warming” by John Douglas

values its workers. The person holding a megaphone represents organizers who bring people together. The individual in a wheelchair represents the importance of the disabled community. The child reminds us that “children aren’t in the way, they are the way,” Morrison explained.

“The biggest thing I want to contribute to the exhibit is how important it is for an artist to be part of an organization and a movement,” she said. “The commitment of belonging and participating provides an understanding of where the movement is going, and the resulting art is a living piece of what’s happening.”

Banners are included in the exhibit, as well. “Banners provide an identity to people working together and to those who witness the work,” said Joseph Gainza, who loaned seven from his collection.

Gainza retired in 2009 after 14 years as Vermont field secretary of the American Friends Service Committee. Made by AFSC volunteers for programs in the 1980s through 2000s, they include “Vote for the Freeze.” It promoted the group’s 1980-81 campaign in which 177 Vermont towns passed a nuclear freeze resolution.

“Art, of which banners are a subset, moves people beyond a rational level, helps them break through denial and rationalization, and touches their heart,” said Gainza. The Marshfield resident now runs Vermont Action for Peace, which he founded after retiring.

An eighth banner, “Justice for All Beeings,” was created by Burlington polymer clay artist Marie Davis for her participation in the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C. About two feet square, it’s constructed of fabric strips sewn together, lettered in acrylic paint and decorated with fabric bees attached with safety pins.

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The exhibit also features contemporary works of art with an activist bent. Burlington multidisciplinary artist Caitlin La Dolce created “We Rarely Care (for what we cannot name),” a monoprint triptych with redacted text. Winooski artist Jean Cherouny contributed “Hope for Ending Bias,” a canvas and panel diptych in acrylic and gloss. “Bullseye,” a mixed-

headlines. Berger noted that her inspiration for the piece was a painting titled “Freedom of Speech” by Englewood, N.J., artist and writer Faith Ringgold. “I wanted to address the hypocrisy of what was going on in our immigration policies,” berger said.

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media assemblage that addresses school gun violence, is the work of Middlesex designer/craftsman Michael Kuk. Berger’s 2D mixed-media work “This Is Not Normal,” completed for the 2019 South End Art Hop, is displayed with the contemporary works. Constructed of plywood, Plexiglas, paper and spray paint, it features excerpts from the United Nations’ Universal Declaration for Human Rights and from August 2019 immigration

play external and internal roles in our political life,” she said. “I want this show to make people think about the issues and about the role art plays.” m

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ART EVENTS BCA COMMUNITY FUND Q&A: An information session about the fund that supports artists and small arts organizations with a year of funding for projects that address community needs through the arts.

Email skatz@burlingtoncityarts.org to participate via Zoom video conferencing. BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, March 18, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

MAD MARKET: Ten artists offer their works for sale in this event organized by Mollie Gaito. Flynndog Gallery, Burlington, Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Info, 363-4746.

PAINT AND SIP: An evening of chicken-themed acrylic painting led by artist Jen Overton. Twenty spots available. Rabble-Rouser Chocolate & Craft Co., Montpelier, Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 p.m. $30. Info, 225-6227.

‘PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST’: Screening of a documentary film about the late artist Ray Brown by Nat Winthrop, in conjunction with Brown’s current solo exhibition. The Front, Montpelier, Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. Info, info@thefrontvt.com.

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‘ANIMAL TRANSFORMATIONS’: Objects from the permanent collection that represent animalhuman relationships, curated by UVM’s Museum Anthropology class, led by professor Jennifer Dickinson and the museum’s manager of collections and exhibitions, Margaret Tamulonis. ‘LET’S HAVE A BALL’: Vibrant paintings by Samuel Wood Gaylor featuring spirited social scenes from the New York art world 1913-36. ‘WARP: WAR RUGS OF AFGHANISTAN’: Woven rugs that document the history of the war-torn region, incorporating stylized representations of political figures, Kalashnikovs, flags, maps, drones and more amid floral and geometric patterns. Through May 8. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

‘Unnatural Light’

At a time when everything is weird, courtesy of COVID-19 turning the world upside down, an exhibit titled “Unnatural Light” seems wholly on at Burlington’s S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is a trippy delight. And anyone who has

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‘HEART SHOW’: More than 100 heart-shaped works by local artists, sales of which benefit Camp Thorpe in Goshen, a summer camp for children with disabilities.

All donations matched up to $15,000. Through March 29. Info, 448-0108. Rustic Roots in Shelburne.

what that means. Curated by Alexander Costantino, the paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed-media works all

HOWARD KALLEN: A retrospective of watercolors by the Long Island artist (1924-50). Through April 19.

Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

quite literally glow in the (purplish) dark. It’s really pretty. In late-breaking

‘QUIET TIME’: More than 20 artists present 2D works including photography, watercolor, oil, ink, fabric, stained glass and mixed media. Through March 31.

Jericho Town Hall.

news, owner Christy Mitchell said she’s decided to close the gallery for the rest of the month but “will be doing a ton of online promotion and digital tours.” She’s looking into a 360-degree room tour; follow on Instagram at @spacegalleryvt meantime. And in April, throw on some Day-Glo and have a wander. Through April 30. Pictured: small, medium and large jellyfish by Kim Desjardins.

‘EMPATHY & ETHOS’: An installation by Liz Conard and Kaylie Flannigan that explores “a culture of understanding” around the spectrum of mental and physical illness. Through May 10. Info, kaylieflannigan@ gmail.com. Burlington Record Plant.

HOWARD CENTER ARTS COLLECTIVE: New paintings, weavings, collages, drawings and more

‘THE ART SHOW’: Seeking artwork for a show in which anyone is invited to bring one piece. All sizes/media accepted. Drop-off time for artwork is every First Friday of the month between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception 6-9 p.m., with people’s choice-awarded mini grant. The Gallery at RL Photo, Burlington. Through July 3. $10 entry fee. Info, publicartschool@ gmail.com.

COMMUNITY FUND APPLICATION OPEN: Burlington City Arts’ Community Fund, which provides one-year funding of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals, or small arts organizations, is accepting applications. Grants are in two categories: individual artists/informal artist groups and organizations.

BCA Center, Burlington. Through April 20. Info, burlingtoncityarts.org.

FAIR HOUSING MONTH: The Fair Housing Project of CVOEO with T.W. Wood Gallery and Old North End Arts Center invite artists to submit work that symbolizes home and how the Fair Housing Act continues to shape our communities. Submission form: tinyurl.com/fairhousingmonth2020. More info, email Corrine at cyonce@cvoeo.org. Deadline: March 24. Burlington City Hall. Free. Info, 660-3456.

‘THE FIVE SENSES’: Seeking works from current and potential members for an upcoming exhibit that reflect how the five senses help us perceive and understand the world around us. For info, call 775-0356 or email info@chaffeeartscenter.org. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland. Through March 21.

‘FOR THE BIRDS’: Across Roads Center for the Arts with the Grange Hall Cultural Center will present a curated exhibition about and in appreciation of birds. Interpretations include their physical appearance, flight and migration patterns, songs, social structures and historical or regional significance. All mediums accepted. Proceeds of the exhibit to benefit ARCA school scholarships. Details at grangehallcc. com. Deadline: April 15. Artwork drop-off: May 17. Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center. Free. Info, grangehallcc@gmail.com.

GALLERY COOPERATIVE: The gallery is a collection of artists, each expert at their chosen medium, who display their artwork in monthly shows. The new rotation schedule begins in June. Artists interested in applying can learn more at strandcenter.org or contact gallery director David Monette, at 518-563-1604 or david.monette@strandcenter. org. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Through June 1. Info, 518-563-1604.

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VANESSA COMPTON: “Passage,” collages that address themes of social justice through the lenses of gender, race and implicit personal privilege by the Burlington artist. Through April 25. Info, 324-0014.

Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

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‘STRENGTH IN NUMBERS’: Works in multiple mediums by artists who meet regularly to support their art making: Dorsey Hogg, Jenn Hart, Barb Crandall, Dee Christie, Alice Trageser, Kimberly Desjardins, Sara Wolfson, Krista Verriotto, Dodi Gomez, Jenn Volansky, Tina Logan, Beth Coleman, Judy Klima, Eliza Collins and Mags Conant. Through April 24. Info, 363-4746. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington.

by members of the collective. Through April 29. Info, mmoran@howardcenter.org. The Pathways Vermont Community Center in Burlington.

KARA TORRES: Graffiti-influenced paintings by the local artist coincide with the gallery’s grand opening. Through March 21. Info, artssowonderful2@ gmail.com. Arts So Wonderful Gallery in Burlington.

HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL EXHIBITION: Homeschooling parents and local art teachers in Essex, Clinton and Franklin counties are invited to submit their students’ works in this juried show for grades six through 12. Drop off artwork March 19-27. Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh N.Y. Info, 518-563-1604.

‘KNOTS’: The museum welcomes contributions of any kind for its 2020 exhibit about knots, from personal artifacts (crocheted doilies, prayer bracelet, a knot that saved your life?) or stories to fully realized art projects. Details at museumofeverydaylife.org. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Through April 18. Info, claredol@sover.net.

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS: Seeking artists for second gallery in the University Mall. Send photos of the work you’d like to submit to artssowonderful2@gmail.com. All forms of art welcomed and encouraged. Deadline: April 15. Arts So Wonderful Gallery, Burlington.

‘PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE’: SEABA is seeking 2D artwork in various mediums for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces, medium to large in size, with one edge being a minimum of 24 inches. Paper or photo works should be framed, canvas pieces may be unframed. Email images of work to info@seaba.com for consideration, with the subject line Portfolio Showcase, or for more details.

Technology Park, South Burlington. Through March 18.

SABLE PROJECT ARTIST RESIDENCY: A summer artist-in-residence program is geared to younger artists in their twenties or thirties; deadline March 15. The summer guest artist residency is for professional individuals or groups, who will be asked to teach a workshop or present their work; deadline April 1. Apply at thesableproject.org. The Sable Project, Stockbridge. Info, info@thesableproject.org.

‘SHADOWING ALFRED’: For an upcoming exhibition honoring the late gallery dog, Alfred, submissions accepted of artwork using images from his Instagram account, @alfredthehound, or honoring another beloved canine. Details at avagallery.org. Deadline: April 9. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon N.H. Info, 603-448-3117.

SWEETEN YOUR PALETTE FOR A SAPPY ART SHOW: The Vermont Maple Festival and gallery seek work in any medium with a theme, “Vermont Maple: A Sweet History” for juried exhibition. Cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, and first, second and third place in each category: Process, People, Scenic and Using Maple Syrup. Online registration at vtframeshop.com. Deadline: April 12. Village Frame Shoppe & Gallery, St. Albans. Free. Info, 524-3699.

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CAT MCQ & JEANNE THURSTON: “United Signs of America,” photographs by McQ, in the second-floor gallery, takes the viewer on a road trip looking backward. Paintings by Thurston, on the first floor, feature intense, dimensional bars of color. Through March 28. Info, 595-5252. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

f ‘THE EDGES AND THE CORNERS OF THE DAY’: An exhibition featuring Pamela Wilson, Sarah Burns, Kimberly Hamlin and Alanna Phinney, whose work in traditionally feminized craft and performance mediums dovetails with community-based social

‘THE PARADE IS COMING!’: This show (July 7 to August 22) includes work in a variety of mediums and installations that depict the excitement, content and colors associated with parades, as well as more solemn processions and marches. In addition to works on the walls, we’ll assemble a parade involving a group of artists’ sculptural works. Deadline: April 24. Info at studioplacearts.com. Studio Place Arts, Barre. $10; free for SPA members. Info, 479-7069.

TRUCKIN’ TUESDAYS: Seeking family-friendly musicians to busk for at least one hour, 6-8 p.m., on Tuesdays through the summer. More info at vtapple@upickvermont.com. Adams Farm Market, Williston.

Through April 30. Info, 879-5226.

UNIVERSITY MALL MURAL PAINTING: Local artists are invited to work with lead designer Michael Mullan and Arts So Wonderful to help create this new mural. University Mall, South Burlington, Thursday, March 19, 8 a.m. Info, artssowonderful2@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEERS TO PAINT ELECTRICAL BOX: Arts So Wonderful is seeking individuals to paint an electric box in St. Albans. If interested, please email artssowonderful2@gmail.com. You will be asked to include an outline of what you will paint and colors needed. Arts So Wonderful Gallery, Burlington. Through June 1.

WATERBURY ARTS FEST: The Waterbury Arts Fest is now accepting artist applications for its July event. One hundred artists and craftspeople are chosen for quality and range of art mediums, including painting, pottery, fiber art, weaving, glasswork, baskets, jewelry, woodwork and sculpture. Learn more at waterburyartsfest. com. Deadline: April 3. Downtown Waterbury. $15 application fee; $50 non-tented booth; $80 tented booth. Info, 793-6029.

WATERCOLOR GROUP EXHIBITION: SEABA is seeking artworks utilizing watercolors as a medium for quarterly exhibitions. Artists may exhibit up to 10 pieces of varying sizes and content; must be framed and ready to hang. Email images of work to info@seaba.com for consideration, with the subject line Watercolor Group Exhibition.

The Innovation Center of Vermont, Burlington. Through March 18.

WORLD BREASTFEEDING MONTH ART EXHIBITION: Seeking Vermont artists to contribute artworks on the exhibition theme, “Breastfeeding is central to our community.” Objectives are to promote breastfeeding and showcase the beauty of mothers and babies. More info at cvmc. org or breastfeeding@cvmc.org. Deadline: June 19. Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin. Free. Info, 371-4415.

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COVID-19 DISCLAIMER Dear readers: We have scrambled to keep up with closures, cancellations and postponements in order to provide the most accurate listings possible. We deeply appreciate notices from presenters about their plans. However, not everyone has done so. If we have not been able to verify the status of an event, we have left it intact. Thing is, it might be wrong. Please contact venues before heading out to an event, exhibition or class. We all hope this pandemic will pass quickly and allow us to return to relative normalcy (and let us know when you do!). Meantime, stay safe and well, everybody. practice. Third floor gallery. Reception: Friday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. Through June 6. f ‘FUTURES’: An exhibition featuring 24 contemporary artists who envision our future through the lens of science fiction; part of “2020 Vision: Seeing the World Through Technology,” a statewide initiative of the Vermont Curators Group Reception: Friday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. Through June 6. ‘MOVEMENT, MOMENTUM AND NARRATIVE: NEW HAMPSHIRE 2020 PRIMARY’: A collection of photographs by Josh Kuckens exploring candidate events, voters and the political spectacle leading up to primary day in New Hampshire. Quick Change Gallery. Through April 15. f SILENT AUCTION: A variety of artworks for sale to benefit SPA programs.

Second-floor gallery. Reception: Friday, May 29, 7-9 p.m. Through June 6. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Of Cities and Deserts,” oil paintings and watercolors featuring nomadic landscapes, still lifes and portraiture by the Vermont artist, poet and architect. Through March 27. Info, 279-5558.

Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier.

RAY BROWN: “Tumbling Toward the End,” a solo show of paintings by the late Montpelier artist, and the first solo exhibition presented by the gallery. Through March 29. Info, 552-0877. The Front in Montpelier.

f ‘ART AND SOCIAL JUSTICE’: A group exhibition that looks at political art through both a historical and contemporary lens, curated by jen berger.

Reception: Friday, April 3, 4-8 p.m. Through April 30.

‘RECOLLECTION’: Works by central Vermont members of the Art Resource Association that address themes of memory, transition and learning from the past.

Through March 26. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

REGIS CUMMINGS: “Flowers, Faces, Familiar Places,” paintings by the local artist. Through March 21.

Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.

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‘WINTER IS HERE’: Photographs of the season by Orah Moore, Dorothy Koval and Ross Connelly, members of the River Arts Photo Co-op in Morrisville. Through April 23. Info, 253-2691. Plate in Stowe.

featuring iconic Holsteins in colorful landscapes.

Through March 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

rutland/killington

EMILY BICHT: New work in pen and ink, silk-screen and ceramics that embody the idea of the American dream home. Through April 17. Info, 747-8996. The Alley Gallery in Rutland.

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KATIE RUNDE: Realist portrait paintings by the Bethel-based artist. Through March 20. Info, 4573500. ArtisTree Gallery in the Village in Woodstock.

LUCY OWEN: “First Flowers,” paintings that explore composition and form while examining the biological subject. Through June 30. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

WISE COLLECTION: SELECTED JAPANESE PRINTS: Prints collected by Joanne Wise; sales to benefit the studio. All images viewable at tworiversprintmaking. org. Open by appointment or chance. Through March 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

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‘THE ARTISTIC UNIVERSE OF ROBERT WALDO BRUNELLE JR.’: Paintings by the Vermont artist and former president of the Northern Vermont Artist Association. Through April 18. Info, 748-0158.

Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

G.R.A.C.E. ARTISTS: Fifteen works of art by past and present participants in Hardwick-based Grass Roots Art and Community Effort, including Dot Kibbee, Gayleen Aiken, Merrill Densmore, Ruth Linberg, Phyllis Putvain, James Nace, L. Fogg, Ken Bridges, Maggie Smith, Charlie Wells, Josie Van Leuven and Mary Ann Casey. Through April 14. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Company in West Glover.

ROSS CONNELLY: Photographs from travels to Ireland. Through March 31. Info, 586-2414. Craftsbury Community Care Center in East Craftsbury.

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show of more than 20 Vermont artists featuring paintings in oil, pastel and watercolor as well as photography and 3D works in clay, glass, metal and fiber. Reception: Sunday, March 29, 5-6:30 p.m.

Through April 18. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield.

ceramics. Third Friday reception: Friday, March 20, 5-8 p.m. Through April 4. Info, 289-0104. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

f ‘LEARTE: A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY’: A group

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‘ACROSPIRES’: New work from printmakers Lois Beatty, Linda Bryan, Rachel Gross, Judy Lampe, Sheri Hancock-Tomek and Erika Lawlor Schmidt.

Through April 18. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

COURTNEY ALLENSON: Paintings and wood-block prints inspired by photographs of fish landed by family and friends. Through April 12. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

PAUL FORLENZA: “Boats, Barns and More: Images From Ireland, Prince Edward Island and Vermont” by the local photographer. Through March 27. Info, 4534728. Walkover Gallery and Concert Room in Bristol.

ROBERT O’BRIEN: Watercolors of the winter landscape. WOODY JACKSON: Paintings and prints

f ‘A CHANGING FORM’: A group exhibit of fine-art

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JANET CATHEY: “Play of Light,” a solo exhibition of abstract printmaking. Through March 25. Info, 728-8912. White River Craft Center in Randolph.

JYL EMERSON: A solo show of paintings by the local artist. Through April 30. Info, 889-9404. Tunbridge Public Library.

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DIANE LEIFHEIT: Pastel plein air paintings of Adirondack scenes and warmer locales by the upstate New York artist. Through March 27. Info, 518-5631604. The Gallery Cooperative in Plattsburgh, N.Y. IAN BURCROFF: “Precarity,” acrylic on canvas paintings that reflect the fragile nature of our current times. Through March 27. Strand Main Gallery in Plattsburgh, N.Y. m

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Betty Gilpin is a revelation as the film’s principal character, Crystal. The script is so rigged with narrative trapdoors and funhouse mirrors that nearly 30 minutes elapse before the audience even realizes her key place in the scheme of things. Lindelof and Cuse play on our expectations with the mastery of virtuosi.

In an opening scene, for example, a group of strangers awake in a field and find themselves taking fire. Presented with a selection of readily identifiable action-thriller types (the rugged hero and the damsel in distress who proceed to meet cute, etc.), we think we know how things will unfold. And then things unfold as unpredictably as one can imagine.

Eventually, it comes to our attention that Crystal and her fellow survivors are either from the South or the heartland, what are often labeled “red-state types.” And the folks doing the shooting are blue staters, liberal elites. (The picture’s original title was Red State vs. Blue State.) Cagily, the screenwriters play out a parable about our divided culture in which one side so often attacks the other on the basis of media disinformation, conspiracy theories and Twitter innuendo. I do not kid in the least when I report that The Hunt is to contemporary politics

ARMS AND THE MA’AM Gilpin creates the most intriguing action figure to emerge from an American thriller in ages.

We find out all about Manorgate eventually (it supposedly takes place in Vermont!).

The filmmakers save their most flipped-out twist for the end, and it’s a pip. Movie critic law prohibits saying more. Except that Hillary Clinton probably won’t give The Hunt a thumbs-up, since the victims are cheekily referred to as “deplorables.” Just about anyone else is likely to leave the theater concluding that Zobel’s darkly comic satire almost never misses its mark.

what Get Out was to race relations. It’s that bracing and that bright.

Gilpin’s character is a seriously impressive creation. Unlike virtually everybody around her, Crystal doesn’t process developments through the filter of her social media feed. She’s a veteran of tours in Afghanistan, and experience has laser-focused her. At one point, another human target asks whether Crystal believes the online rumor about “Manorgate,” which is said to involve wealthy, heavily armed predators stalking working-class prey. “Someone’s trying to kill me,” Crystal answers. “I don’t care why.”

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PHONE HOME Brie plays a lonely young woman who progresses from adrift to unhinged in Baena’s uneven dark comedy.

Mysterious claw marks appear in her apartment. Her equine fixation isn’t a sign of arrested development; it’s one of her last remaining links to her family and past. Soon Sarah is dreaming about alien abduction, and her obsession with a paranormal TV show seems less like a cheap joke at her expense and more like a symptom of something very wrong.

In short, what started as a cutesy cringe comedy veers deep into Todd Solondz territory. Quirky becomes creepy, and things don’t stop there. Other movies have explored the possibility that the “manic pixie dreamgirls” beloved of rom-coms might actually be mentally ill and in need of treatment. Horse Girl goes down that road, but it’s only a byway on

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here’s nothing like a pandemic to remind you to check out the original content on all those streaming services you pay for. This week I watched Horse Girl, a little Netflix flick (released last month) from prominent indie producers Jay and Mark Duplass, cowriter/director Jeff Baena (Life After Beth) and cowriter/ star Alison Brie. Brie is a geek-culture favorite for her roles on “Community,” “Mad Men” and “GLOW.” The experience of watching this film isn’t as discombobulating as our current news cycle (what could be?), but it sometimes comes close. What at first seems to be an irritatingly familiar twee indie movie gradually transforms into a critique of those movies — maybe? — and then into something completely different, though not always less irritating. By the end, viewers have whiplash and a distinct sensation that the script needed several more drafts, but they aren’t bored.

Brie plays Sarah, a young woman who works at a crafts store and initially comes off as sweetly earnest and a little ditzy. Visually, her world is full of bright blue skies and fabric swatches to match. As she chats with coworkers, visits her beloved childhood horse and meets a nerdy-cute guy (John Reynolds), the score (by Josiah Steinbrick and Jeremy Zuckerman) does its best to convince us that she lives in Mister Rogers’ neighborhood.

Then, scene by scene, dark tones sneak into the pastel picture. Sarah is a sleepwalker.

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fter last summer’s mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, the idea of selling tickets to a movie about gunning down people for sport raised enough eyebrows for Universal to postpone the release of The Hunt to a less fraught weekend.

So here we are, in the midst of a global pandemic and finally getting a look at the latest from Craig Zobel (Compliance). You know what? The timing actually works. Given what’s going on in the world, who isn’t up for an hour and a half of absorbingly inventive, distractingly deranged film fun?

The big surprise when it comes to The Hunt is just that. It really is a ton of fun. And unexpectedly clever. That wasn’t the advance word on this thing. Appropriately enough, one of the movie’s messages is, “Don’t believe everything you read.”

In retrospect, we should’ve known this wouldn’t blow. It’s the brainchild of Damon Lindelof and Nick Cuse, whose CV includes “Lost,” “The Leftovers” and “Watchmen.” In the producer’s chair is Jason Blum, who just gave us that whip-smart twist on The Invisible Man. Should it come as a shock that he was able to do the same with The Most Dangerous Game (1932, based on the 1924 short story)?

the way to something weirder — and, at times, downright self-indulgent.

Brie is an actor who can turn on a dime from gauzy and girlish to dead serious; her voice acting on the last season of “BoJack Horseman” drew a powerful portrait of depression. When Sarah stops braiding lanyards and starts accusing her friends of participating in worldwide conspiracies, her transformation is believable.

The problem is that we want to back slowly away from her. Until its very last scenes, Horse Girl doesn’t bring us into Sarah’s head in a way that might make us genuinely question what we’re seeing. The satirical tone is so well established — Sarah’s beloved cheesy TV show is obviously based on “Supernatural” — that the film isn’t credible when it abruptly asks: Could she be right?

Baena and Brie may well have set out to make a modern-day exploration of “hysteria,” a Donnie Darko-type oddity that explores all the ways women minimize themselves until their feelings explode in bursts of seeming madness. They didn’t get there.

Some girls reminisce about horses. I reminisce about the moment the lights went down in a Manhattan art house and I saw 2001: A Space Odyssey for the first time. As I write this, notices of closure are coming in from movie theaters around the state. Please support yours in any way you can — so when it’s safe to gather again, they’ll still be there.

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NEW IN THEATERS BURDEN: A former Klansman (Garrett Hedlund) trying to change his life takes shelter with a community-minded minister (Forest Whitaker) in this drama from first-time writer-director Andrew Heckler. (117 min, R. Roxy)

NOW PLAYING 1917HHHH1/2 Director Sam Mendes brings us a one-take World War I movie about two privates tasked with carrying a crucial message across enemy lines. With Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard Madden. (118 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 1/15)

BAD BOYS FOR LIFEHHH Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the titular maverick cops (last seen in 2003) to take down a Miami drug boss in this action comedy threequel. With Vanessa Hudgens. Adil El Arbi and Billal Fallah (Gangsta) directed. (123 min, R) BIRDS OF PREYHHHH In the latest installment of the DC Comics cinematic saga, Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) teams up with a group of female superheroes on a rescue mission. Also starring Mary-Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez and Ewan McGregor. Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs) directed. (109 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/12)

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THE CALL OF THE WILDHH1/2 The dog is fully animated, but Harrison Ford is not, in this family adaptation of Jack London’s novel about a sled dog fighting for his life in the Yukon. Dan Stevens, Omar Sy and Karen Gillan also star. Chris Sanders (The Croods) directed. (100 min, PG) EMMA.HHHH1/2 Anya Taylor-Joy plays a young woman who’s convinced she knows what’s best for her friends but is clueless about herself in this new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel from director Autumn de Wilde, also starring Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy and Mia Goth. (125 min, PG; reviewed by M.H. 3/11) GREEDHH1/2 Steve Coogan plays a billionaire fashion mogul throwing himself a lavish birthday party in this satire of the 1 percent from writerdirector Michael Winterbottom (The Trip). With Isla Fisher and Shirley Henderson. (104 min, R) THE HUNTHHHH1/2 Twelve strangers are abducted and forced to serve as human prey in this horror thriller, a controversial Trump-era twist on “The Most Dangerous Game.” Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz and Wayne Duvall star.

Craig Zobel (Compliance) directed. (89 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/18) I STILL BELIEVEHH K.J. Apa plays Christian music star Jeremy Camp in this inspirational biopic, also starring Britt Robertson, Gary Sinise and Shania Twain. Andrew and Jon Erwin (I Can Only Imagine) directed. (115 min, PG) THE INVISIBLE MANHHHHH In this modern horror twist on H.G. Wells’ novel, Elisabeth Moss plays a woman who fears that her abusive ex, supposedly deceased, has found a way to torment her without being seen. With Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge. Leigh Whannell (Upgrade) wrote and directed. (110 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/4) JOJO RABBITHHHH Everybody has an opinion on this anti-Nazi satire from Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), in which a young follower of Hitler (Roman Griffin Davis) makes discoveries that change his world. With Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson. (108 min, PG-13; reviewed by R.K. 11/13)

LILIES FILMS

THE ASSISTANTHHHH A young assistant (Julia Garner) to a Hollywood mogul faces challenges to her pride and morals over the course of one work day in this #MeToo-inspired vérité drama from director Kitty Green (Casting JonBenet). With Matthew MacFadyen and Makenzie Leigh. (87 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 3/4)

BLOODSHOTHH Robocop meets Memento? Vin Diesel plays a soldier who’s revived from death with superpowers and angsty memories of his slain wife in this sci-fi action drama from firsttime director Dave Wilson. With Eiza González and Sam Heughan. (109 min, PG-13)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVELHH1/2 Teens caught in a virtual-reality game face yet more dangerous challenges in this sequel to the 2017 comedyaction hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, again directed by Jake Kasdan. Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Awkwafina star. (123 min, PG-13; reviewed by M.H. 12/18)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOGHH1/2 The classic Sega game comes to multiplexes as a family adventure about a small-town cop enlisted to help a speedy blue critter defeat an evil mastermind (Jim Carrey). With Ben Schwartz and James Marsden.

Jeff Fowler makes his feature directorial debut.

(99 min, PG)

ONWARDHHH In Pixar’s latest family animation, two elf brothers living in a suburban fantasy world go on a quest to connect with the father they never knew. With the voices of Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Dan Scanlon (Monsters University) directed. (102 min, PG)

THE WAY BACKHH Ben Affleck plays a one-time high school basketball star and current alcoholic washup who seeks redemption by coaching his own former team in this sports drama from director Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant). (108 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 3/11)

PARASITEHHH An unemployed family finds plenty to do — and money to be made — in an affluent home in this satirical drama from Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer). With Kang-ho Song and Yeo-jeong Jo. (132 min, R; reviewed by R.K. 11/6)

WENDYHH1/2 Director/cowriter Benh Zeitlin follows up Beasts of the Southern Wild with a fantastical riff on the Peter Pan story from the point of view of the girl (Devin France) whom Peter (Yashua Mack) carries off to Neverland. (112 min, PG-13)

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIREHHHHH In 18thcentury France, an aristocrat (Adèle Haenel) falls in love with the artist (Noémie Merlant) hired to paint her portrait in this romantic art-house drama from director Céline Sciamma (Girlhood).

(119 min, R; reviewed by M.H. 2/26)

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BETHEL DRIVE-IN

36 Bethel Drive, Bethel, betheldrivein.com

Closed for the season.

BIG PICTURE THEATER

48 Carroll Rd. (off Route 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info

Closed until further notice (take-out options still available at restaurant)

BIJOU CINEPLEX 4

Route 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com

wednesday 18 — thursday 19 Closed friday 20 — tuesday 24 The Call of the Wild The Invisible Man Onward Sonic the Hedgehog

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE

93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com

Closed until further notice.

ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER

21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com

Closed until further notice.

Jojo Rabbit

PALACE 9 CINEMAS

10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, palace9.com

wednesday 18 — sunday 22

MAJESTIC 10

190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com

wednesday 18 — thursday 26 1917 Bad Boys for Life Birds of Prey Bloodshot The Call of the Wild Emma.

The Hunt I Still Believe The Invisible Man Jumanji: The Next Level Onward The Way Back Shortened schedule (one to two screenings of each film per day) Mon through Thu.

The Call of the Wild **Exhibition on Screen: Lucian Freud: A Self-Portrait (Sun only) The Hunt The Invisible Man Jojo Rabbit Onward Parasite (except Wed) The Way Back Rest of schedule not available at press time.

PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA

241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com

Closed until further notice.

PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE

11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com

MARQUIS THEATRE

Closed until further notice.

Closed until further notice.

THE SAVOY THEATER

65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMAS

Closed until further notice.

wednesday 18 — thursday 19

STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX

222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, merrilltheatres.net

The Assistant Emma.

Greed Knives Out Ordinary Love Parasite Portrait of a Lady on Fire Wendy friday 20 — thursday 26 The Assistant Burden Emma.

Greed Knives Out Parasite Portrait of a Lady on Fire Wendy Shortened schedule (one to two screenings of each film per day) Mon through Thu.

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155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com

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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your power spot may be challenged or compromised. 2. Your master plan might unravel. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be motivated to find an even more suitable power spot. 2. A revised master plan will coalesce.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your vision of the big picture of your life may dissipate. 2. Old reliable approaches to learning crucial lessons and expanding your mind could lose their effectiveness. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be inspired to develop an updated vision of the big picture of your life. 2. Creative new strategies for learning and expanding your mind will invigorate your personal growth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. There may be breakdowns in communication with people you care about. 2. Contracts and agreements could fray. 3. Sexual challenges might complicate love. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be inspired to reinvent the ways you communicate and connect. 2. Your willingness to revise agreements and contracts could make them work better for all concerned. 3. Sexual healing will be available.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled horoscopes to offer insights about the virus-driven turning point that the whole world is now experiencing.

As you’ve probably guessed, all of us are being invited to reevaluate everything we think we know about what it means to be human. I refer to this unprecedented juncture as the Tumultuous Upgrade or the Disruptive Cure. It’s fraught with danger and potential opportunities, crisis and possible breakthroughs.

And while the coronavirus is the main driving force, it won’t be the only factor. We must be ready for more Rough, Tough Healings disguised as Bumpy Challenges in the coming months.

Here’s the astrological lowdown: Throughout 2020, there’s a rare confluence of three planets in Capricorn: Pluto, Saturn and Jupiter. They are synergizing each other’s impacts in ways

that confound us and rattle us. In the best-case scenario, they’ll also energize us to initiate brave transformations in our own personal lives, as well as in our communities.

Below is a profile of each planet’s meaning.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Pluto — as we are now — we’re invited to dive down deeper: to see life from the soul’s perspective rather than from the ego’s, to seek wealth and meaning not as they’re defined by the material world but as they’re understood by the part of us that’s eternal. Descending into the mysterious Plutonian depths can be disruptive to our conscious beliefs and intentions but may ultimately be profoundly regenerative.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Saturn, we’re invited to get more serious and focused, to register the fact that we don’t have unlimited time and energy but must

firmly decide what’s important and what’s not.

We’re asked to be ruthlessly honest about the roles that are most likely to bring out the best in us.

When we are in intense and intimate relationship with Jupiter, we’re invited to risk growth and expansion, to take proactive responsibility for seeking the rich experiences that our souls long for, to aggressively enhance our lust for life.

Now I invite you to meditate on the potent mix of Plutonian, Saturnian and Jupiterian energies. I encourage you to respond to the convulsion by deepening your understanding of how profoundly interconnected we all are and upgrading the way you take care of yourself, the people you love and our natural world.

In the horoscopes below, I suggest personal shifts that will be available to you during this once-in-a-lifetime blend of planetary energies.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Friends and associates could change in ways that are uncomfortable for you. 2. Images and expectations that people have of you may not match your own images and expectations. Potential opportunities: 1. If you’re intelligent and compassionate as you deal with the transformations in your friends and associates, your relationships could be rejuvenated. 2. You might become braver and more forceful in expressing who you are and what you want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. You may experience disturbances in your relationships with home and family. 2. You may falter in your ability to maintain a strong foundation. Potential opportunities: 1. Domestic disorder could inspire you to reinvent your approach to home and family, changing your life for the better. 2. Responding to a downturn in your stability and security, you’ll build a much stronger foundation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Possible predicament during the coming months: You may have an identity crisis. Who are you, anyway? What do you really want? What are your true intentions? Potential opportunity: You’ll purge self-doubts and fuzzy self-images.

You’ll rise up with a fierce determination to define yourself with clarity and intensity and creativity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Possible crises

crises in the coming months: 1. You’ll be at risk for botched endings. 2. You may be tempted to avoid solving long-term problems whose time is up. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll make sure all endings are as graceful and complete as possible. 2. You’ll dive in and finally resolve long-term problems whose time is up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Your job may not suit you as well as you wish. 2. A health issue could demand more of your attention than you’d like.

Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll take innovative action to make your job work better for you. 2. In your efforts to solve a specific health issue, you’ll upgrade your entire approach to staying healthy long-term.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Love may feel confusing or unpredictable. 2. You may come up against a block to your creativity. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll be energized to generate new understandings about how to ensure that love works well for you. 2. Your frustration with a creative block will motivate you to uncover previously hidden keys to accessing creative inspiration.

in the coming months: 1. There may be carelessness or a lack of skill in the ways you and your associates communicate and cultivate connectivity. 2. You may have problems blending elements that really need to be blended.

Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll resolve to communicate and cultivate connectivity with renewed panache and vigor. 2. You’ll dream up fresh approaches to blending elements that need to be blended.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Possible

crises in the coming months: 1. Money may be problematic. 2. Your personal integrity might undergo a challenge. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll find inventive solutions for boosting your wealth. 2. You’ll take steps to ensure your ethical code is impeccable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Possible

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Possible crises in the coming months: 1. Due to worries about your self-worth, you may not accept the help and support that are available. 2. Due to worries about your self-worth, you might fail to bravely take advantage of chances to reach a new level of success. Potential opportunities: 1. You’ll take dramatic action to enhance your sense of self-worth, empowering you to welcome the help and support you’re offered and take advantage of chances to reach a new level of success.

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Spending time together with someone who makes you smile, and has your back, is a gift. I’m a world traveler who has recently returned to Vermont. I am looking for a friend first to enjoy life and Vermont. If it turns into something more, bonus! Bella2020, 62, seeking: M, l NEW BEGINNINGS I am an honest, easygoing person with a great sense of humor. I am looking for a nice man who also has a great sense of humor. I am not into drama. So if you are into drama, don’t respond. I like to go to the gym, go for rides, and I am a girl who loves to fish and do a little traveling.

Newbeginnings52, 67, seeking: M, l FUNNY, CUTE, SHORT, EDUCATED, MULTIRACIAL “In a relationship, you’re promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things ... all of it, all of the time, every day. You’re saying, ‘Your life will not go unnoticed, because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed, because I will be your witness.”.

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HARDWORKING, FRONT-PORCH SITTING I am a steward of Small Hill Farm in Lincoln, Vt. I like working the land and have marketed a variety of crops over the years. I enjoy craft beer sampling — not interested in smoking or drugs.

Attend yoga once a week. 251 Club member. Etienne, 71, seeking: W, l CARING, HUMOROUS, AMBITIOUS, POSITIVE PERSON I’m very happy, positive, caring, ambitious, funny. Good sense of humor, and I love conversation.

Working76, 61, seeking: W, l SEX, NIGHTCLUB, GAMING I am a positive person, and I try to live life as best as I can. I am an active and outgoing person, and I try to find time to try new things. I try to care about the people around me. I am determined, independent and I know what I want in life. Musictraveler, 35, seeking: W, l

OPEN-MINDED AND PLAYFUL Happy-go-lucky, open-minded guy looking to please and be pleased. Up for almost anything; tell me what to do, and I will accommodate. Put me on my knees and fulfill your needs and fantasies.

Iwanttoplay, 39, seeking: M, TM, TW THE BIG EASY Big on the outside, pleasant on the inside. Looking for long-term companion for dinner, theater, and just living life.

I am a retired civil engineer with many interests, a good listener, easygoing, look much younger than my age. I enjoy Thai food, cooking for you, local travel,and sites, hiking and more. Ready to share everything with the right woman. SpirirtYoung, 68, seeking: W, l SEEKING PEACE IN THE NOW This isn’t my favorite format, and I’m glad to chat by email. I am a secure person in my profession and person, and I enjoy recreation and renewal by the lake and in the woods. I am open-minded, kind and curious. Email me if you’d like to talk more. Lakewalker4life, 49, seeking: W COUNTRY MUSIC TYPE OF GUY I am an easygoing person with a big heart who wants a friend and maybe a boyfriend, if we would want each other and get along with each other. Like to do things together with the right man. Bearliker, 64, seeking: M, Cp COMPASSIONATE, KIND, LIKE TO PLEASE I’m easygoing, down-to-earth and love to see others happy! Would love to meet a kind, compassionate yet firm, open-minded person! Vtdandougherty, 59, seeking: M, TW, Q, NC, NBP, Cp, l LOOKING FOR A GOOD MATCH I am interested in meeting someone who truly enjoys the sensation of long, passionate kisses. Slow, relaxed meetings to exchange physical pleasure. down_to_earth, 59, seeking: W SEEKING COOKING AND FOREST-BATHING FRIEND I like to spend time in the woods, biking, cross-country skiing, walking and more. I work hard and have good friends, just not that special someone.

If you are interested in learning more, please email me. I know you are out there. :) I would like to meet someone who is low-key and truly active. VTMTGUY, 55, seeking: W, l OLD-SCHOOL EMPATHY I enjoy the small things in life. I’ve always been the nice guy who trusts the wrong people, and that has just made me a better person. I’m looking for compassion on a deep level, honesty and someone who is not afraid of being real.

I enjoy trying new things and not being in charge. :) Mrlivelife38, 38, seeking: W LOOKING FOR A LOVER Competent DIYer, DIYing, looking for a woman to do it with. I’m naturally kind. And brave. I’m still healthy and in good shape. Lucky. I bought a boat on Malletts Bay. Fixing it up now for sailing Lake Champlain this summer. It would be nice to have a cocaptain. Looking for friends first, and last relationship.

Unshellfish, 64, seeking: W, l

BI GUY FOR BI WOMAN I am a closet bi male looking for a closet bi female. Looking to enhance our bi experiences with couples and other individuals. If you have any interest, get in touch with me. letsdothis69, 61, seeking: W

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IS THERE ANY HOPE? I’ve been a closeted trans ever since childhood, but just starting transition now, at 63. So many regrets. Life has not been kind. Wondering if there’s anyone out there who can love me for who I am, and let me love them for who they are. LaydeeBird, 63, seeking: M, l SUBMISSIVE SEEKING...

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THE NURTURY MANAGER Looking for dinner company willing to deliberate bridging the political gaps. I relish exploring new dance moves, fishing spots and social arrangements that nurture community.

By gender nonconforming, I mean enrolling in home ec; in 1970, that was a radical move. My degree is in elementary education. I offer wisdom from extraordinary life experiences, unflagging curiosity and a spiritual foundation. abear, 67, seeking: W

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NO MORE TIES I’ve done everything I promised and more. All our dreams could be a reality now. I’m sorry it’s too late and I wasn’t there for you as I should have been. I’ve been there every day for you and the kids, even though it’s not wanted, and will always be here. I love you, dudes. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: passenger seat — hold my hand, kid.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915014 HARDWICK PARKING LOT, NOON You were soaking up some early spring sunshine. Radiant, with big silver hoops and long stray whisps of dark hair dancing in the wind. I had on an orange hat. You make my heart dance. Let’s soak up some sun together, at the beach. When: Monday, March 9, 2020. Where: Hardwick.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915013

YOU CAN’T HAVE ENOUGH KARMA Thank you for offering to help me out until I located my credit card by the coffees. Please say hi if you see me again out and about. When: Monday, March 9, 2020. Where: City Market.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915012 FRIDAY A.M., CUMBY’S, RICHMOND, 3/06 Dressed in a gray jacket with leopardprint shoes, I looked in while you looked out. I said hello to Bill. You turned to leave, and we locked eyes. Time stopped.

Brown Tundra hunk, you followed me in my blue Dodge toward Hinesburg, and I was bummed when you headed away to Williston. You: tall, strong and instantly attractive! Wowser!

When: Friday, March 6, 2020. Where: Richmond Cumberland Farms, 7:15 a.m. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915009

MATTY WITH THE BIG SMILE I was walking with my son on Rose Street last summer. Not sure what we saw in each other from so far away, but we both had shit-eating grins down the block. You said I was gorgeous and that you hoped my man knew how lucky he was. He didn’t. But that’s over! Would love to see that smile again. When: Thursday, August 1, 2019. Where: Rose Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915011

HANKSVILLE WOMAN FROM GOOD HEALTH We met a few weeks ago. I have metal in my leg from too much football, and you have metal in your spine from California. You spoke of taking care of your parents. You were compassionate, positive and wonderful. I’ve been thinking of you since. I’d love to get in touch. When: Thursday, February 20, 2020. Where: Good Health.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915008

CHIROPRACTOR OFFICE ROMANCE I’ve seen you few times at my chiropractor’s office. It seems like we are flirting, but I can’t tell for sure. I am hoping we are, because I think you are quite cute. I’m not bold enough to ask you out unless I know you feel them same. I’ll do my best to remember your name this time! When: Friday, March 6, 2020.

Where: doctor’s office. You: Woman.

Me: Nonbinary person. #915010

CO-OP CUTIE You: in the craft beer aisle, searching for a special flavor. Me: in the next aisle over, doing the same. I found that flavor when I saw you in your red hoodie, gently picking up each can with those strong hands. Maybe sometime, somewhere we can sip a brew from the same glass. Would love to see you again. xoxo When: Friday, March 6, 2020. Where: Hunger Mountain Co-op.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915007

BABY, BABY! No one wears those plaid pajamas like you do. I can’t wait for my next asparagus omelette. I love you so. When: Thursday, March 5, 2020. Where: in the kitchen. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915006 CITY MARKET ON 3/5 To the woman with great salt-andpepper hair, black jacket and cool boots: You reappeared, passing in front of my vehicle. Sometimes a seemingly insignificant encounter makes a difference. I just wanted to say, “Thank you.” When: Thursday, March 5, 2020. Where: City Market.

You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915005 COFFEE, THEN LOVE Not sure if I am that woman, but you sound an awfully a lot like a guy I just met, and he ghosted me. If this is him, then why don’t we throw in some Legos, too. When: Thursday, March 5, 2020. Where: Champlain Farms.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915004 DEAR BURLINGTONIANS Like many of us, I support democratic socialism. I draw the line at sharing foot stank. When you are in a public place, please for the love of Satan and Lady frikken Gaga, keep your dang shoes on. When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Where: coffee shops.

You: Group. Me: Man. #915003 THE FAITH THAT GROWS I’ll speak to you like the chorus to the verse / Chop another lime like a coda with a curse / Come on like a freak show takes the stage / We give them the games we play, she say / “I want something else to get me through this life, baby.” When: Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Where: the Velvet.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915002 WE KINDA DANCED TO RHJ You are seeing someone now, which sometimes has me feeling guilty for feeling this way — but occasionally I wonder, is it wrong of me to want one night with you? Just to cuddle and badly sing along to our favorite songs?

It’s not even sexual in nature. I just want a good last memory of holding you in my arms. When: Saturday, October 1, 2016. Where: Lake Champlain.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915001

Ask REVEREND Dear Tootie Patootie, 

Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

I don’t know quite how to put this politely, but … I fart. A lot.

I’ve been dating a guy for about a month and a half now, and I’m really worried that I’m going to let one fly in front of him. On the other hand, I’m concerned about keeping all this gas inside. What’s the worst that can happen if you hold it in?

Tootie Patootie

(female, 26)

The worst thing that can happen is that you’ll explode and die.

Just kidding. That won’t happen.

But if you habitually keep the back-door-trap-door shut, the gas your body produces can be reabsorbed, and it may possibly come out of — get this — your mouth!

I’m not kidding about that. You could wind up with terribly stinky breath.

I firmly believe that a well-timed fart among friends can be nothing short of hilarious. An accidental explosion with new beau, however, is another story.

I imagine that you don’t regularly go blasting ’em off during work meetings or dinner parties, but being around your spoogie can add extra nervousness that may make them seem harder to contain. Don’t fret. Just act natural.

WE POINTED AT EACH OTHER I just happened to be thinking of you when I saw you for the second time today. The coincidence surprised me, and I was compelled to point. There’s more to it than that, but I’ll tell you that some other time ... if we ever cross each other’s paths. You have a warm and inviting way about you. When: Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Where: on the street.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915000

CUTIE BLUE-EYED ANGEL 1234 You were holding your hands close to your face in a pinching shape, excited by the sun and beautiful day. I thought you must be the most endearing and scintillating woman I had ever seen. You had confidence I could feel, a heart God couldn’t make, eyes of an angel and the love of a saint. Be mine. When: Monday, February 24, 2020. Where: Golden Road. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914994

HANDSOME AT 5 A.M. I noticed you looking at the coolers of drinks. You asked what I was doing up so early while we both got our coffees.

Thanks for buying mine! Can I buy the next coffee?! When: Sunday, March 1, 2020. Where: Maplefields, Colchester.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914999

HEY THERE, GORGEOUS You: the gorgeous blue eyes and the cool shades that I commented on. We held hands. I know you probably forgot my number. When: Saturday, February 22, 2020. Where: McDonald’s drive-through.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #914993 FORGOT PURSE, MISERY LOVES CO. Friday evening. Very cute woman.

You came back to your table for your purse, and we spoke together about my man-purse. (I grew up in Montréal.)

Kicking myself that I didn’t ask for your name. Would love to be in touch, maybe share a drink and learn more about each other. Hope we connect!

When: Friday, February 21, 2020.

Where: Misery Loves Co., Winooski.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914992

LYNDONVILLE LADY You paid for my meal surreptitiously and were gone when I discovered the fact.

Provide some details of that day in your response and permit me to reciprocate your coy kindness. When: Saturday, February 29, 2020. Where: Lyndonville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914998 I WISH YOU KNEW Every week I see you. I might seem unavailable, but secretly I wait for the day you tell me you’re leaving him. I’m able to tell you my biggest secrets, and you act like it’s no big deal I feel balanced with you. I’ll get the coffee, then let’s fall in love.

When: Friday, February 28, 2020. Where: Vermont. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914997 YOU HAVE A NICE FACE You seemed a little lost, so I took it upon myself to redirect you to the bar. Your smile was captivating. This, paired with the phrase “You have a nice face,” took me by a lovely surprise. We shared a second smile as I left up the stairs. Would you care to share a third? When: Thursday, February 27, 2020. Where: Orlando’s open mic. You: Woman. Me: Genderqueer. #914996 BEAUTIFUL BARNYARD SERVER You: long blond hair tied in a pigtail, black pants, black shoes, tattoo on your arm.

Me: black sweater and tried to order a BBCO Need but settled for the Lunch. You have a stunning smile and are outright gorgeous. Too bad I didn’t have the courage to ask your name. Your smile at me made me knees weak. When: Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Where: Barnyard Pizza. You: Woman. Me: Man. #914995

TRISHA FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS 10 a.m. I thought you were from New Hampshire. I had so much fun talking to you! I hope you get the job at the hospital.

I would love to grab a coffee with you and go for a walk together. When: Saturday, February 15, 2020. Where: BTV airport.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914991 VISITING YOUR SISTER FROM OVERSEAS We made small talk at the register. You humored my attempts at an English accent. Enjoy the slopes, but don’t stay out too long. Half the fun is coming back in to something warm! When: Saturday, February 15, 2020. Where: Moretown.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914990 COURTNEY AT MORRISVILLE PRICE CHOPPER You were the cashier when I was helping my mother with groceries. You noticed me checking you out and smiled. I asked about your tattoos, and we chatted a bit as I bagged the groceries. I’m the guy with the spiked necklace. I hope you notice this. When: Thursday, February 13, 2020. Where: Price Chopper, Morrisville.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #914989

When you feel a fart a-brewin’, simply excuse yourself to the bathroom or down the hall and let ’er rip. As quietly as possible, of course.

The average human being offgasses between five and 15 times a day. More than that may be considered a bit excessive. Do you have any idea why you’re so windy? If not, I’d suggest that it’s time to make a date with your doctor to get to the bottom of the problem. You may easily be able to quiet the horn section down below by making some simple changes to your diet and lifestyle.

Good luck and God bless,

The Reverend

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802-862-2865, leave message.

CLASSIFIEDS KEY appt. appointment apt. apartment BA bathroom BR bedroom DR dining room DW dishwasher HDWD hardwood HW hot water LR living room NS no smoking OBO or best offer refs. references sec. dep. security deposit W/D washer & dryer

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

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4-BR ON OAKWOOD DR. Near bus & gas station, groceries. 4-BR, 2-LR, 1 kitchen, 1 half-BA. $1,995/mo. incl. trash/ water. NS/pets. Avail.

Apr. 1. 802-324-9678.

AFFORDABLE 2-BR APT. AVAIL. At Keen’s Crossing.

2-BR: $1,266/mo., heat & HW incl. Open floor plan, fully applianced kitchen, fi tness center, pet friendly, garage parking.

Income restrictions apply. 802-655-1810, keenscrossing.com.

BURLINGTON PEARL ST. VICTORIAN Well-maintained studio apt. close to downtown.

1 large unit on first floor now avail. BA has tub w/ shower. Heat, HW incl. in rent. $1,125/mo. NS/ dogs. 1-year lease. Refs. req. 372-1578.

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Large, 2-BR, 1-BA apt. in NNE of Burlington. Incl. parking, refrigerator, stove/range. NS/pets. $1,600/mo. Contact kim@lipkinaudette.com.

KEEN’S CROSSING IS NOW LEASING! 1-BR, $1,054/mo.; 2-BR, $1,266/mo.; 3-BR, $1,397/mo. Spacious interiors, fully applianced kitchen, fi tness center, heat & HW incl.

Income restrictions apply. 802-655-1810, keenscrossing.com.

PINECREST AT ESSEX 9 Joshua Way, Essex Jct. Independent senior living for those 55+ years. 1-BR avail. now, $1,240/mo. incl. utils. & parking garage. NS/ pets. 802-872-9197 or rae@fullcirclevt.com.

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readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels he or she has encountered discrimination should contact: HUD Office of Fair Housing 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309 — OR — Vermont Human Rights Commission 14-16 Baldwin St. Montpelier, VT 05633-0633 1-800-416-2010 hrc@vermont.gov

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AUCTION: Friday, March 20 @ 11AM 3242 Carter Hill Road, Highgate, VT

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Foreclosure 3BR/2.5BA Bromley Village ski condo, end-unit townhome on three levels includes finished basement, deck with views, and all the amenities the village has to offer, incl. a clubhouse, pool, and fitness facility.

AUCTION: Tuesday, March 24 @ 11AM 88 Sugar Brook Rd., Unit C-5, Peru, VT

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Established law office in convenient & desirable Burlington location (free parking) seeks to rent space to attorney or other professional.

Features: furnished & wired; use of large conference room, 2 smaller conference rooms & kitchen shared w/ another office. $550/mo. Please contact Jenny Wilson at jwilson@dkzlegal.com if interested.

Commercial Restaurant FF&E including doubledeck convection ovens, range/ovens, soft serve machine, prep units, refrigerated reachin, merchandiser, Bunn coffee brewers, food transporter, dining tables & More!

SIMULCAST AUCTION: Wed., Mar. 25 @ 10AM 88 Oak Street, Burlington, VT

REVOLUTION PHOTO STUDIO Photographer, visual artist, image makers.

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Foreclosure: 3BR/2BA Home on 2.3± Acres, , 1,704±SF, walkout basement, large deck, pond.

Rural setting yet minutes from I-91. Tenant in possession, please be respectful.

AUCTION: Wednesday, April 1 @ 11AM 114 Old Stage Road, Putney, VT PREVIEW: Thurs., March 19 from 11AM-1PM

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Foreclosure: 4BR/3.5BA cape home with 2,315±SF on 10.8± Acres, in Chittenden County.

Built in 2000, includes a finished apartment in the basement, 2-car attached garage.

AUCTION: Thursday, April 2 @ 11AM 2229 VT-128, Westford, VT PREVIEW: Friday, March 20 from 1-3PM

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web site (http://nrb. vermont.gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0848-3.”

held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs.

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before April 8, 2020, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion.

Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing.

Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria.

Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c) (5).

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than April 8, 2020.

If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in a public hearing, if one is

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 13th day of March, 2020.

By: Stephanie H. Monaghan District Coordinator 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452802879-5662 Stephanie.

Monaghan@vermont.gov ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C1149-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On November 7, 2019, Champlain School Apartments Partnership filed application #4C1149-1 for a project generally described as the redevelopment of the existing Holiday Inn hotel including demolition of the conference center and lobby, construction of a new lobby, renovations of the existing 173 room hotel into 115 rooms, construction of a new 5-story 101 room hotel building, construction of a new roadway entrance to the site, and other associated site improvements. The project is located at 1068 Williston Road, in South Burlington, Vermont. The application was deemed complete on February 19, 2020 after the receipt of supplemental evidence.

The Commission scheduled a site walk and public hearing for the project on Friday, March 20, 2020.

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The District #4 Environmental Commission will now review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications.

A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before April 8, 2020, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below,

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the district coordinator as soon as possible, no later than April 8, 2020.

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria.

Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c) (5).

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 16th day of March, 2020.

By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.Lomonaco@ vermont.gov AUCTION – MOBILE HOME Sale Date & Location: Tuesday, 3/24/2020 at

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six-state New England region as well as several American-style institutions overseas.

For more info. call (802) 860-9536.

Goddard College has been accredited by the Commission since 1959 and was last reviewed in March 2010. Its accreditation by the Commission encompasses the entire institution.

1988 Tower, 14’ x 70’, Min. bid $8,240.29 Must be moved 5 days after sale.

Auctioneer: Uriah Wallace – Lic. #057-0002460 GODDARD COLLEGE INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT: Goddard College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit April 19 22, 2020, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).

The New England Commission of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole.

The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the

For the past year and a half, Goddard College has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to: Public Comment on Goddard College New England Commission of Higher Education 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100 Burlington, MA 018034514 E-mail: info@neche.org

Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution.

The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups.

Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.

Public Comments must be received by April 22, 2020.

The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered NORTHSTAR SELF STORAGE WILL BE HAVING A PUBLIC AND ONLINE SALE/AUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNIT ON MARCH 30, 2020 AT 9:00AM Northstar Self Storage will be having a public and online sale/auction on March 30, 2020 at 3466 Richville Road, Manchester, VT 05255 (Unit M-32) and online at www.storagetreasures.com at 9:00 am in accordance with VT Title 9 Commerce and Trade Chapter 098: Storage

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Unit # M-95, Cindy Carey, Contents Household Goods NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 04/02/2020 Sale Date 04/03/2020 Jaada Longmore Unit #208 Easy Self Storage, 46 Swift, South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-8300 NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BURLINGTON SELF STORAGE, LLC 1825 SHELBURNE ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid.

Name of Occupant Storage Unit Waggoner, Unit #313 Said sales will take place on 04/03/20, beginning at 11:00am at Burlington Self Storage (BSS), 1825 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403.

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by

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ments will be accepted for the two-week period from Wednesday, April 01, 2020, until the close of business on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. In particular, DMH is interested in knowing: 1. What are the strengths and challenges of the agency?

2. Does the agency work well with other agencies in the community?

3. Do people get the mental health services that they need?

4. Do people get mental health services when they need them?

5. Do you have any recommendations for improvements?

Please send written comments or contact us by phone no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

For Comments Regarding the Housing First Program of Pathways Vermont:

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STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION WASHINGTON UNIT DOCKET NO. 181-3-16 WNCV NORTHCOUNTRY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. JOHN NICHOLAS LECOUNTE ANDERSON and OCCUPANTS residing at 108 Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont, Defendant.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE By virtue of the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale entered

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Mail: Department of Mental Health, 280 State Drive, NOB 2 North, Waterbury, Vermont 05671-2010, Attn: Eva Dayon, Phone: 802585-6382, Fax: 802-2410100, E-mail:Eva.Dayon@ vermont.gov

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Said sales will take place on 04/03/2020, beginning at 10:00am at Malletts Bay Self Storage, LLC, (MBSS, LLC)115 Heineberg Dr, Colchester, VT 05446.

Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder.

Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove

A 14-day period of public comment is provided for DMH to gather information about Pathways VT (PVT) as part of the process to decide whether or not the State of Vermont will renew the agency’s designation to deliver mental health services to adults in the Housing First program. Comments from clients, family members, and other concerned citizens about your experiences with services provided by PVT are welcomed. Public com-

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Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid.

NOTIFICATION OF PERIOD OF PUBLIC COMMENT Pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 8907 and the Administrative Rules on Agency Designation, the Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) hereby notify the public of the Application for Redesignation of Pathways VT (PVT).

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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE MALLETTS BAY SELF STORAGE, LLC 115 HEINEBERG DRIVE COLCHESTER, VT 05446

NOTICE OF SELFSTORAGE LIEN SALE LYMAN STORAGE, 10438 Route 116, Hinesburg VT 05461, 802-482-2379 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the selfstorage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid at the Lyman Storage facility. This sale is being held to collect unpaid storage unit occupancy fees, charges and expenses of the sale.

The entire contents of each self-storage unit listed below will be sold, with the proceeds to be distributed to Lyman Storage for all accrued occupancy fees (rent charges), attorney’s fees, sale expenses, and all other expenses in relation to the unit and its sale.

Any proceeds beyond the foregoing shall be returned to the unit holder.

Contents of each unit may be viewed on Saturday 03/28/2020, commencing at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bids are to be submitted on the entire contents of each self-storage unit. Bids will be opened one-quarter of an hour after the last unit has been viewed on Saturday 03/28/2020. The highest bidder on the storage unit must remove the entire contents of the unit within 48 hours after notification of their successful bid. Purchase must be made in cash and paid in advance of the removal of the contents of the unit.

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sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to BSS, on the day of auction. BSS, reserves the right to reject any bid lower that the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute.

A $50.00 cash deposit shall be made and will be refunded if the unit is broom cleaned. Lyman Storage reserves the right to accept or reject bids.

UNIT 005 ~ SUSAN WARD 3547 N 116 HINESBURG VT 05461 UNIT 012 ~ LAUEA BODWITCH 22 COMMERCE STREET #10 HINESBURG VT 05461 UNIT 033 ~ STEVEN J TILLEY 4025 CASE STREET MIDDLEBURY VT 05753 UNIT 044 ~ DOUG MEAD P.O. BOX 224 HINESBURG VT 05461 UNIT 048 ~ SUSAN D BRACE 1567 HOLLOW ROAD N FERRISBURG VT 05473 UNIT 104 ~ VANESIA COLEMAN-MACARTHUR 442 RT 116 STARKSBORO VT 05487 UNIT 213 ~ SCOTT M CAREAU 99 ANDERSON PKWY SO BURLINGTON VT 05403

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all contents from the facility at no cost to MBSS, LLC on the day of auction. MBSS, LLC reserves the right to reject any bid lower that the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute.

on July 19, 2019, and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by John Nicholas LeCounte Anderson, dated July 10, 2015, and recorded in Book 94 at Pages 402-415 of the Town of Marshfield Land Records, which Mortgage NorthCountry Federal Credit Union is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the undersigned will cause to be sold to the highest bidder at Public Auction at 108 Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont, at 11:00 a.m. on the 10th day of April, 2020, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage.

The property is known as 108 Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont. The real estate is described in the aforesaid Mortgage is as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to John Nicholas LeCounte Anderson by Warranty Deed of Greg A. Breer dated July 10, 2015 and recorded in Volume 94 at Pages 399-401 of the Town of Marshfield Land Records.

Being a part of the same land and premises conveyed to Greg A. Breer by Quitclaim Deed of Irene L. Breer f/k/a Irene Rogers dated May 15, 2009 and recorded in Book 83, Page 126 of the Town of Marshfield Land Records.

Being further described as a parcel said to contain 2.01 acres together with improvements thereon and rights appurtenant thereto designated and commonly known as 108 Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont and depicted as Parcel Lot #2 on a survey entitled “Subdivision of Land of Greg Breer Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont” dated April 2015, prepared

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recorded in the Town of Marshfield Records.

Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned instruments, the records thereof and the references therein contained, all in further aid of this description. The description of the property contained in the Mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this Notice.

TERMS OF SALE: The sale will be held at 108 Folsom Hill Road, Marshfield, Vermont. The property shall be sold AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, WITH NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, subject to all easements, rights-of-way, covenants, permits, reservations and restrictions of record, title defects, unforeclosed liens, environmental hazards, unpaid real estate taxes (delinquent and current), current and delinquent assessments in favor of homeowners associations, if any, and municipal liens, to the highest bidder for cash. At the sale, the successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, shall pay $10,000 down (nonrefundable) in cash or bank treasurer check (or a combination thereof). The deposit must be increased to at least 10% of the successful bid within five (5) calendar days of the public sale by an additional payment in cash or by bank treasurer’s check.

The successful bidder shall execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement requiring payment of the balance of the purchase price within ten (10) days of entry of the court order confirming the sale. Before being permitted to bid at the sale, bidder shall display to the auctioneer proof of the ability to comply with these requirements. The successful bidder, other than the Mortgagee, must sign a NO CONTINGENCY Purchase and Sale Agree-

ment satisfactory to Mortgagee at the sale. Title will be transferred by the Order Confirming Sale. The person holding the sale may, for good cause, postpone the sale for a period of up to thirty (30) days, from time to time, until it is completed, giving notice of such adjournment and specifying the new date by public proclamation at the time and place appointed for the sale, or by posting notice of the adjournment in a conspicuous place at the location of the sale.

Notice of the new sale date shall also be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Mortgagor at the Mortgagor’s last known address, at least five (5) days before the new sale date. The public sale may be adjourned for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days by agreement of the Mortgagor and Mortgagee or by order of the court. Other terms to be announced at the sale or contact Ward Law, P.C., 3069 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont 05403; (802) 863-0307.

The record owner is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the Judgment Order, Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Public Sale dated July 18, 2019, and entered on July 19, 2019, including the costs and expenses of sale.

Dated at Bridport, Vermont this 27th day of February, 2020.

WARD LAW, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: s/ Cynthia R. Amrhein Cynthia R. Amrhein, Esq. 3069 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 863-0307 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 218-2-20 CNPR In re Estate of William F. Miles NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of William F. Miles, Shelburne, Vermont.

I have been appointed executor of this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: March 16, 2020 /s/ Jonathan Miles Signature of Fiduciary Executor:

Jonathan Miles 174 Bittersweet Circle Williston, Vermont 05495 802-233-0537 Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Date: March 18, 2020 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division, PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402-0511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 219-2-20 CNPR In re Estate of (Carol) Elaine D. Miles NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of (Carol) Elaine D. Miles, Shelburne, Vermont.

I have been appointed executor of this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: March 16, 2020 /s/ Jonathan Miles Signature of Fiduciary Executor: Jonathan Miles 174 Bittersweet Circle Williston, Vermont 05495 802-233-0537 Name of publication Seven Days Publication Date: March 18, 2020 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division, PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402-0511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT PROBATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. 315-3-20 CNPR In re Estate of Richard P. Hardy NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of Richard P. Hardy, Burlington, Vermont.

I have been appointed executor of this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

Date: March 11, 2020 /s/ Lori A. Weed Signature of Fiduciary Executor: Lori A. Weed c/o C. Dennis Hill Esq. 333 Dorset St., South Burlington, VT 05403 802-497-0079 Name of publication: Seven Days Publication Date: March 18, 2020 Name and Address of Court: Chittenden Superior Court Probate Division, PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 054020511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 109-1-20 CNPR ESTATE OF IN RE: MILTON H. ANTHONY NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To the creditors of Milton H. Anthony, late of Jericho, Vermont:

I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented as described within the four (4) month period.

Dated: 03/11/2020 /s/ Maria D. DezotellHolderman Executor/Administrator: Maria D. Dezotell-Holderman Address: c/o Gravel & Shea PC, P.O. Box 369 City, State, Zip: Burlington, VT 05402 Email: Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: Address of Court: Chittenden Unit, Probate Court, P.O. Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 53-1-17 WNCV MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP v.

JOELL J. MARTEL AKA JOELL MARTEL AND KRISTINE E. MARTEL AKA KRISTINE MARTEL OCCUPANTS OF: 18 Winter Meadow, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered August 19, 2019, in the

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above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Joell J. Martel and Kristine E. Martel to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, dated November 28, 2005 and recorded in Book 227 Page 606 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. dated October 23, 2008 and recorded in Book 249 Page 688; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. dated November 17, 2011 and recorded in Book 267 Page 885; (3) Assignment of Mortgage from MetLife Bank, National Association, also known as MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A.to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association dated May 1, 2013 and recorded in Book 276 page 876: (4) Assignment of Mortgage from JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to Federal National Mortgage Corporation dated January 7, 2015 and recorded in Book 285 Page 918 and (5) Assignment of Mortgage from Federal National Mortgage Corporation to MTGLQ Investors dated February 11, 2019 and recorded in Book 346 Page 102 all of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at

Public Auction at 18 Winter Meadow, Barre, Vermont on April 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Joell J. Martel and Kristine E. Martel by Warranty Deed from Kevin G. Moore, Sr. and Tammy M. Moore, of even date about to be recorded.

Being all of the same land and premises conveyed to Kevin G. Moore, Sr. and Tammy M. Moore by Warranty Deed from Paul W. Howard and Constance M. Howard dated November 12, 1999, and recorded November 16, 1999, in Book 178, Page 306 of the City of Barre Land Records.

It being all of the same land and premises conveyed to Paul W. Howard and Constance M. Howard

by Warranty Deed from Donald R. Seaver and Linda Seaver Devereaux, dated July 22, 1993 and recorded in the Barre City, Vermont Land Records in Book 152 at Page 507.

It being all of the same land and premises conveyed to Donald R. Seaver. and Linda Seaver Devereaux, tenants in common, by Warranty Deed of First Vermont Bank & Trust Company, Trustee of Ardith M. Seaver Trust, which deed is dated November 23, 1992 and recorded on December 16, 1992 in Book 150 at Pages 149-50 of the Barre City, Vermont Land Records, It being all of the same land and premises as were decreed to First Vermont Bank & Trust Company, Trustee of the Ardith M. Seaver Trust, by Decree of Partial Distribution of the Probate Court, District of

Washington in the Estate of Ardith M. Seaver, dated November 3, 1992 and recorded in Book 150 at Page 147 of the Barre City, Vermont Land Records.

The subject land and premises are commonly known as being located at 18 Winter Meadow, Barre City, Vermont.

This conveyance is made subject to and with the benefit of any utility easements, springs rights, easements for ingress and egress, and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear more particularly of record, provided that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrances previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7, Title 27, Vermont Statutes Annotated.

Reference may be had to the above –mentioned deeds and to their records and to all prior deeds and their records in the City of Barre, Vermont Land Records for a more complete and particular description of the herein conveyed land and premises.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time

and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : February 24, 2020 __/s/ Rachel K. By: Ljunggren_ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 658-12-18 WNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC2 v.

NANCY MALCOLM, TRUSTEE OF THE CAROL CONKLIN WHEELOCK REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST U/T/A FEBRUARY 16, 2007 AND FLY-IN CHALETS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OCCUPANTS OF: 149 Airport Road, Unit E, Waitsfield VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 6, 2020, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by the late Carol Conklin

Wheelock to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, dated September 21, 2006 and recorded in Book 123 Page 321 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BC2 dated September 11, 2018 and recorded in Book 170 Page 183 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 149 Airport Road, Unit E, Waitsfield, Vermont on April 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Carol C. Wheelock by Warranty Deed of Ray Campanile and Camille Campanile dated August 22, 2005 and recorded August 24, 2005 in Book 118, pages 501-503 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, Vermont.

Being all and the same lands and premises as were conveyed to Ray Campanile and Camille Campanile by Warranty Deed of Sara E. Tucker dated June 29, 2004 and recorded June 30, 2004 in Book 112, pages 308-309 of the land records of the Town of Waitsfield, Vermont.

Being Unit E, together with the undivided percentage interest in and to the common areas and facilities appurtenant to said Unit, in Fly-In Chalets A, a condominium existing under and pursuant to Declaration of Condominium of Fly-In Chalets A dated April 30, 1979 and recorded May 8, 1979 in Book 33, pages 357-391 of the Waitsfield Land Records, which includes Exhibits (floor plans, site plan and as-built certification among them), Bylaws and Administrative Rules and Regulations, and recorded in Book 39, pages 112-146 of the Fayston Land Records.

Subject to and with the benefit of rights, restrictions, covenants, terms, rights-of-way and easements referenced in the above mentioned deeds and instruments and their records, or otherwise of record in the Town of Waitsfield and Fayston Land Records, and subject to terms and conditions of state and local land use regulations and any permits issued by any state or local authority under those regulations, which

are valid and enforceable at law on the date of this deed - not meaning by such language to renew or reinstate any encumbrance which is otherwise barred by the provisions of Vermont law.

Reference may be had to the above mentioned deeds and their records, and to all prior deeds and instruments and their records, for a more particular description of the herein conveyed lands and premises.

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : February 21, 2020 By: /S/Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0104495 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE, WILLISTON VT, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE 26TH OF MARCH 2020 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF TURMAX PRINT COPY INC. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 0200225 LOCATED AT 28 ADAMS DRIVE, WILLISTON VT, WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE 26TH OF MARCH 2020 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF EDWARD BROWN. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

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Land Protection and Restoration Coordinator Stewardship Coordinator The Lake Champlain Land Trust is 30 hours/week a growing regional land conservation organization saving Land the Trust islands,is The Lake Champlain shorelands, and natural areas, and a growing regional land conservation protecting the Lake's organization saving the water islands,quality, shoresinceand 1978.

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Human Resources Generalist for agency with 23 employees.

Coordinate a variety of personnel matters, including acting as Plan Administrator for employee benefit programs. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field & 5 years’ HR experience, prior payroll processing & 401K administration experience & knowledgeable in all areas of employee relations. SHRM-SP or PHR certification preferred.

This is not a State of Vermont position.

For a full job description visit our website: ccvs.vermont.gov/about/job-opportunities Send resume and cover letter to hiring@ccvs.vermont.gov or mail to:

Application deadline is March 27, 2020. E.O.E.

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Participating teachers receive a $1,000 stipend and $1,000 in equipment funds for their school!

Participants receive free room and board during a summer training week at Saint Michael’s College.

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VERMONT ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES (ECO) AMERICORPS is accepting applications for the 2020-21 program year. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a background in environmental conservation, natural or agricultural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, government/policy, communications or other related fields. Preference may be given to applicants with a college degree. ECO AmeriCorps members serve at host sites across Vermont with a focus on projects to improve water quality and reduce waste in Vermont. Full-time: 40 hours per week, September 2020-August 2021.

Benefits include: an AmeriCorps living allowance of $17,300, paid in bi-weekly stipends; health insurance; child-care assistance; professional training and networking; student-loan forbearance; and a $6,195 AmeriCorps Education Award. Application deadline is April 17. Apply online, and learn more about ECO AmeriCorps at ecoamericorps.vermont.gov.

Housing Stewardship Coordinator

GMC is seeking a friendly, dynamic individual to work 1-2 days a week from midMay to mid-October in our Visitor Center. Weekend and select holidays required. $11 to $13 per hour. Great working environment. EOE. For more information on how to apply visit

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At Vermont Creamery, our employees are our greatest resource. We are a community that empowers our team to engage and live our mission every day. We know that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and here, the whole is powered by a spirit of collaboration & transparency.

Benefits matter; that’s why we offer a competitive package.

Our benefits program includes medical, vision & dental insurance, retirement plans & a total well-being approach.

Perks to keep you healthy & happy include a wellness program, time off & tuition assistance. A certified B Corp since 2014, we’re using our business as a force for good.

To apply, please call 802-479-9371 or apply online at: vermontcreamery.com/our-team.

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VHCB is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic individual to oversee the sustainability of VHCB funded housing developments. This individual collects data and monitors the financial health of housing developments, problem solving issues, making recommendations for action, and overseeing implementation of approved actions. The Stewardship Coordinator also makes recommendations regarding VHCB and federal debt and manages the monitoring of properties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience and training in housing development, and/ or financial analysis of housing projects and underwriting. Strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, a creative and organized thinker, and a problem solver. Experience working with non-profit housing developers, property managers, social service providers and state agencies is highly desirable, as is knowledge of building construction and database management. Ability to work well as a member of a team is essential. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits. EOE. Please reply with cover letter and résumé to: Laurie Graves, VHCB, 58 E. State Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602 or jobs@vhcb.org. Position open until filled. See the full job description at: vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is the first contact for all incoming calls for patient inquiries made by external and internal customers. The CSR acts as a liaison between patients and the hospital’s Hospital and Professional billing teams, medical groups, other support customers, insurance companies, and attorneys to resolve patient related issues.

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Vermont EPSCoR supports high school teams of a teacher and two students to conduct independent research on stream ecology, water quality and land use management.

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Home Instead Senior Care, a provider of personal care services to seniors in their homes, is seeking friendly and dependable people.

CAREGivers assist seniors with daily living activities. P/T & F/T positions available. 12 hours/week minimum, flexible scheduling, currently available. $13-$17.50/hour depending on experience. No heavy lifting.

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The Town of Jericho offers excellent s. The Assistant to the Vice Provost will interact with projects Course provides experiential benefits, mmunications that may be highly confidential and sensitive in including health and dental insurance and a learning opportunities to retirement plan.

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PROJECT MANAGER

Waterfront Operations Manager

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE & CONTINUING STUDIES

The Waterfront Operations Manager provides oversight to the scheduling and staffing of Basin Harbor’s Waterfront, including 2:37 PM guest interaction, clerical duties, and training. High School Diploma or GED, and one to three years’ related experience and or training is required. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Reservations & Revenue Manager

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The Reservations & Revenue Manager is responsible for maximizing room revenue through the management of room inventory, market mix and pricing strategy; supervises the processing of guest reservations and group room blocks, oversees the Reservations staff, and is responsible for training and developing them to encourage maximization of hotel revenue. Reservations & Revenue Manager works in conjunction with the Sales & Marketing department to achieve targeted goals. Three to five years of experience in hotel/resort reservations & revenue management and experience with hospitality CRM systems are required. This is a Full time – Year Round FLSA Exempt position.

Diversity helps us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information and to apply, please visit basinharbor.com/jobs.

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Accepting applications for an experienced Project Manager who will collaborate across the university to synthesize and integrate work plans in the implementation of new projects related to technologies, systems, and processes. This individual will create project plans, lead meetings, set project expectations, and monitor work progress of individual project teams and members. In addition, he or she will identify and resolve implementation issues and risks; monitor/measure process, progress, and results against metrics tied to on-time completion of projects, project ROI, revenue, cost savings, time savings, and other efficiencies.

For a complete job description & to apply for this & other great jobs: https://norwich.interviewexchange.com

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Norwich University offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

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(BUT YOU CAN STILL APPLY FOR SEASONAL JOBS!) In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have decided to cancel our in-person job fair previously scheduled for March 28th.

Seasonal positions are still available (anticipated dates: mid-May to mid-October) for Buildings & Grounds, Events, Inn, Market Garden, Restaurant, and Welcome Center/Farm Store.

For more information about specific positions and to apply: shelburnefarms.org/about/join-our-team. Not sure what position is right for you or don’t have access to a computer? Give us a call at 802-985-8498 to discuss the options.

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The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join a dedicated and caring interdisciplinary team that makes a difference in the health of communities in Vermont. Responsibilities include performance management of nursing and non-nursing staff, coordination and implementation of local public health programs, as well as providing clinical guidance to nursing and nutrition staff. Each district office works in a variety of community health areas including chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters’ health and wellbeing through the delivery of essential public health services and programs. The work involves extensive relationship building with internal and external partners, from a variety of community sectors and helps foster community-level systems change to improve population level health. Duties are performed under the supervision of a Public Health District Director as part of a management team. For more information, contact Allison Reagan at Allison.Reagan@ vermont.gov or 802-881-9221. Requisition # 5205. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

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The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Application Deadline: March 25, 2020.

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Join our team of creative educators in a progressive academic environment.

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Creativity, experience and love of kids are key!!

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P U B L I C H E A LT H S E R V I C E S D I S T R I C T D I R E C T O R – S T. JOHNSBURY

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader who wants to guide dedicated and caring interdisciplinary Public Health Professionals with diverse expertise in the St. Johnsbury District Office. District Directors mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communities by assessing needs, capacity building, planning, implementing programs and evaluating outcomes to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters. At the local level, this person would need to build relationships with the healthcare, education, and business communities. We are looking for a visionary leader who consistently evaluates the needs of the community and responds to emerging trends in collaboration with community partners. For more information, contact Allison Reagan at Allison.Reagan@ vermont.gov or 802-881-9221. Requisition # 5243. Status: Full Time. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.

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Multi-Age Elementary Educator

More info or apply online at: nvrh.org/careers.

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The Office of Public Guardian seeks an independent, enthusiastic and organized person to protect and monitor the legal and human rights of individuals under courtordered guardianship. The incumbent can choose to work out of the Middlebury or Burlington Regional Public Guardians office and cover a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities or age-related cognitive impairments who require assistance and judgment for critical decision making in several life domains. For more information, contact Heather Allin at 802-865-7721 or heather.allin@vermont.gov.

Department: Disabilities Aging and independent Living. Status: Full Time. Job ID #6462.

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NVRH is looking for a full-time MLT or MT for the lab. If you are detail oriented, organized, and a team player, you will fit right in with the NVRH lab team. The MT/MLT will collect and process specimens, test performance of clinical laboratory procedures, identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting results, and perform protocol for instrument maintenance.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN – MIDDLEBURY

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VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Social Media & Content Manager

Visit farm and forestry applicants and borrowers throughout the state, analyze loan requests, prepare loan write-ups, service a diverse loan portfolio and perform annual financial analyses.

Knowledge of agricultural and/or forest industry, strong written and verbal skills, and excellent customer service are required. Previous agricultural lending experience, proven team approach and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are preferred. Leadership experience is a plus.

Successful candidates will have a positive customer service attitude, strong written and verbal skills, and accuracy and attention to detail. Computer literacy and ability to learn financial database software is required. Each position includes travel within the State of Vermont.

Email cover letter and resume to: Cheryl Houchens, Chief Risk and Resources Officer chouchens@veda.org or mail to: VEDA, Attn: Cheryl Houchens 60 Main Street, Suite 202, Burlington, VT 05401 VEDA offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

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Hello Burlington promotes the region as a great place for travel, meetings, and events. We’re ready to up our social media game and need help strategizing and managing content creation. If you have a background in social media management and digital marketing, and you love living in the Burlington area, we’d love to hear from you.

View the full job description at helloburlingtonvt.com/work.

To apply, email a cover letter and resumé to info@helloburlingtonvt. com with the subject: “Social Media & Content Manager.”

Hello Burlington is a division of the Lake Champlain Chamber. LCRCC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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STAFF NURSE (LPN OR RN)

VP OF FINANCE Client of Gallagher Flynn:

Full-Time Nights

VERMONT TEDDY BEAR

Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and long-term care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

We continue to offer generous shift differentials: Nights $4.50/hour, and weekends $1.55.

The Vermont Electric Power Company has an opening for an APPLICATION INTEGRATOR AND DEVELOPER. Please see the Careers section on our website, velco.com, for more information.

• Are you a strategic finance leader?

• Interested in contributing to a dynamic team?

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Working Hands.Working Minds.

Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to Please visit our website hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at Sterling College, thedescription: leading voice for a full job wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an E.O.E. gfc.com/postings.php.

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inSTERLING higher education for environmental stewardship COLLEGE IS HIRING!

Marketing Coordinat Join a dedicated group of colleagues working hard to provide an enriching experience to students at a small liberal arts college in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Sterling College in Craftsbury Common, Vermont’s higher education leader in ecological thinking and action, is looking for talented professionals to fill these full-time positions.

ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: Sterling College, a college of environmental stewardship in Reports to the Dean of Advancement and is responsible for designing and implementing marketing and communication strategies that increase This position is responsible for providing professional accounting support to a varietyinvites of mon, Vermont applications for of,the position public knowledge and understanding and appreciation for, Sterling of a Ma College so that it may further the reach of its ecological thinking and financial functions for the Plan, including monthly financial statement reporting and action mission. The personsupports in this role will be our “storyteller” through Marketing Sterling’s recru analysis, cost accounting, budgeting and variancetor. analysis,The and tax compliance.

Conducts Coordinator leadership of institutional brand, marketing and communications strategy, priority setting and management. and reports on a variety of analyses concerning financial tax related matters. the and Office of Admissionandto reach its enrollment goals of bo DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS: Primary responsibilities: tificate students by driving users toour effthe Sterling we Reports relevant to the Dean of Advancement & leads orts to generate a high level of media coverage, building the College’s reputation & underscoring • Prepares interim financial statement • Assists in preparation IRS information itssocial thought leadership among a wide variety of audiences.

Focusing on search, paid media outlets consistent wit reporting and analysis. reporting forms 1095 & 1099. search, andnews, issues, and events that are of interest to local, national, international, and higher education media, the Director will increase the quantity & • Completes quarterly and annual insurance • Prepares administrative expense ing and mission in order toof increase conversions on& the col quality coverage over time, reinforcing the College’s key messages statements, and prepares regulatory financial monthly accruals and analysis thought leadership. reporting required by the NAIC, BCBSA, and Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Marketi • Provides support and analysis of administrative EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT:

the VT Department of Financial Regulation.

• Provides RBC reporting and forecasting where appropriate.

• Coordinates annual administrative budget process; prepares monthly actual vs. budget reports & analysis.

• Maintains cost accounting system to allocate and report administrative expenses by the line of business.

Qualifications: BS in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced study towards CPA or advanced degree desired.

Seven–10 years of experience in accounting, including financial analysis, required.

expenses to external audit firm

Reports to the President and is responsible for the effective operational leadership of the Office of the President, for helping to coordinate and facilitate the work of the President’s Council and its members, including support for and communication with the Dean of Finance & Operations.

Qualifications should include relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector, for-profit or not for profit, with demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

For a full description of the position, please visit www.sterlin

• Prepares administrative expense exhibits and narrative for the business plan.

• Performs research related to accounting guidance promulgated by FASB or the NAIC.

The College is seeking applicants with a unique eye for ph ing knowledge of bothFor WordPress and social media, a complete position descriptions & application instructions, visit: sterlingcollege.edu/more/employment shoot, edit,or apply,and To view the job requirements visit cut short movies in iMovie or Adobe Pr www.bcbsvt.com/careers ABOUT STERLING COLLEGE written communication skills.

Applications (including a co and the names and contact information of three reference e-mail to klavin@sterlingcollege.edu.

Founded in 1958 in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, Sterling College advances ecological thinking and action through affordable experiential learning, preparing knowledgeable, skilled and responsible leaders to face the ecological crises caused by unlimited growth and consumption that threatens the future of the planet.

Enrollment is limited to 125 students. Sterling is home to the School of the New American Farmstead and the Wendell Berry Farming Program, is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and is one of only nine colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a “Work College.”

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The Board of Trustees of the Lawrence Memorial Library in Bristol, VT is seeking an experienced, community focused and forward-thinking Director who will: • Work collaboratively with staff & community to lead LML into the future.

• Make informed decisions regarding programming and technology.

• Possess strong organizational, financial, technological, and supervisory skills.

• Communicate personably and effectively with library patrons, staff and Board of Trustees.

• Manage the day-to-day running of the library.

QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant education in library science and prior experience working in a public or school library. A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

This is a salaried position. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and education. Please submit a resume with cover letter and three letters of recommendation to lmlhiringcommittee@gmail. com. The position, which begins June 15, 2020, will be open until filled. Preference will be given to candidates who submit their applications prior to March 31st, 2020. EOE

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PLANNING COORDINATOR & PLANNING TECHNICIAN

The Coordinator will assist the public, implement permit review and long range plans, and manage the department’s permitting software. Successful applicants for the Planning and Zoning Coordinator will have a B.A. or B.S. degree in planning or a related field. Annual compensation is $44,105 to $49,429 plus a competitive benefit package.

See complete Job description and apply online at colchestervt.gov/321/Human-Resources or submit cover letter, resume and application by April 1, 2020 to slabarge@colchestervt.gov. E.O.E. The Technician will perform technical work initiating and coordinating permitting functions for the department.

Successful applicants for the Planning Technician will have a relevant degree in planning, environmental or political science, etc. Annual compensation is $41,280 plus a competitive benefit package.

See complete Job Description and apply online at colchestervt.gov/321/Human-Resources or submit cover letter, resume and application by April 1, 2020 to slabarge@colchestervt.gov. E.O.E

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The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting for fulltime, permanent & part-time temporary Docket Clerk positions to perform specialized clerical duties including data entry and extensive customer service over the phone.

Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Center for Multicultural Affairs and Services

Positions in Burlington. High School graduate and two years of clerical or data entry experience required.

Saint Michael’s College is seeking an Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Center for Multicultural Affairs & Services (CMAS) to support all students who use the Center for Multicultural Affairs & Services.

Major responsibilities include: developing and cultivating educational and support programs for underrepresented populations and international students; the development of long-range strategic plans that focus on the retention of underrepresented populations and international students; and overall administrative management of CMAS.

Starting at $17.11 per hour. Permanent positions come with excellent benefits, paid holidays and leave time.

COURT OFFICER Recruiting for a full-time permanent & a part-time temporary Court Officer. The position provides security and ensures safety to courthouse occupants, as well as oversight of courtroom operations.

Positions in Burlington & Rutland. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required. Starting pay $17.11 per hour. Permanent positions come with excellent benefits, paid holidays and leave time.

Go to vermontjudiciary.org/employmentopportunities/staff-openings for more details, how to apply and other recruitments. Open until filled.

Equal opportunity employer.

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Department of Planning & Zoning seeks two highly motivated self-starters with excellent customer service skills to join their team.

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(CLiF) is a nonprofit based in Waterbury Center. For 22 years CLiF has inspired a love of reading and writing among more than 250,000 lowincome, at-risk, and rural children in 420 towns throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.

See www.clifonline.org for more information.

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Data/Office Manager for Literacy Nonprofit

Communication and collaboration with other community stakeholders and departments, as well as fiscal management for CMAS operating budget required.

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Part-time Data/Office Manager: CLiF is looking for a responsible, organized, and detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative background. Duties include managing the donor database, conducting research, light bookkeeping, organizing bulk mailings, handling inquiries, and conducting general administrative tasks.

24 hours per week. Work will be performed in the CLiF office in Waterbury Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements: 3+ years of relevant experience with a focus on administrative duties. This position requires attention to detail, proven ability to multitask, strong data management skills and willingness to play a supportive role to the Executive Director and other departments in the organization. Skills in a wide range of software, particularly Microsoft Office programs, desired; high level of comfort in Word and Excel a must. Experience with donor software and/or Quickbooks Online is preferred. We are seeking a mission-driven team player who enjoys working collaboratively, thinking strategically, and operating efficiently.

Send resume and cover letter by March 30 to clif@clifonline.org.

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Business Application Support Specialist MONTPELIER, VT | JOB ID: 5372

Executive Assistant

The Vermont Arts Council, seeks an experienced

Supports the CEO to help him achieve his and the company’s performance goals.

Part-Time Beertender

Seeking positive minded professionals dedicated to providing world class hospitality, beer & food.

Evenings & weekends required.

Packaging Line Operator

Responsible for daily operations of canning and kegging lines in our Waitsfield brewery.

For more information visit: lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/join-our-team.

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FINANCE AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

to oversee financial operations, business planning, and budgeting.

The finance and operations director works closely with the executive director to oversee financial operations, strategic planning, and budgeting. This position’s portfolio includes financial management, human resources, benefits management, basic information technology support, and serving as an effective liaison to the board finance committee.

4:18 PM The person in this position supervises a part-time finance administrator and reports to the executive director.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Full Time

For a full job description, please go to vermontartscouncil.org/ about-us/employment.

We are looking for an organized individual to perform a wide range of maintenance & repair needs for residential properties (we own/manage 28 communities). Tasks will include, but are not limited to, carpentry/ painting, apartment turnovers, HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs, cleaning common areas, snow shoveling, landscaping and on call. Must3V-VTArtsCouncil031120.indd possess a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, your own hand tools and ability to lift 60 lbs. Position location varies. (2) Full-time positions available.

LPN - Part Time Join a close-knit team committed to the philosophy of aging in place.

Working under the RN, you will provide compassionate, respectful care & services to residents who are functionally, physically or socially impaired. Duties include medication management & administration, assessment, treatment & other tasks in compliance with Vermont Level III Assisted Living/Residential Care Home regulations. Vermont LPN license required; experience in long-term care preferred. Part time and benefit eligible (30 hours/week), evenings, at our assistedliving community in Burlington.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT - Full & Part Time We are looking for full-time, part-time and per-diem Resident Assistants to help care for our residents at our Assisted Living Communities in the heart of downtown Burlington and Williston.

We have openings on days, evenings and nights. Join our innovative organization where advancing healthy homes, caring communities & positive aging is number one! We are looking for talented individuals who want to make a difference for our residents. Bring us your positive energy and strong work ethic!

CSC offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, wellness program and a friendly working environment. Visit cathedralsquare.org for full job descriptions and apply online today! Submit resume or application to jobs@cathedralsquare.org. E.O.E.

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The Agency is a small, nimble component of State government comprised of the Department of Economic Development, Department of Tourism and Marketing and Department of Housing and Community Development. We are seeking someone with a passion for Vermont, community, and economic development, and above all, an excellent communicator. The ideal candidate will have experience as an information technology professional and working in a community and economic development organization.

The primary focus will be working to ensure the Agency has the system capabilities to be effective in its’ role in grants management, customer relationship management, content management, and file management to meet the needs of staff and customers. Applicants with experience using Agate IntelliGrants, Salesforce, and Microsoft SharePoint would be especially well-qualified. The position will work closely with both Agency of Commerce and Digital Services staff, as well as our software suppliers.

APPLY ONLINE: careers.vermont.gov APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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INFANT/TODDLER EARLY CARE ADVOCATE EARLY HEAD START INFANT/TODDLER HOME VISITOR (Franklin EARLYCounty) HEAD

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Starting wage upon completion 60 –working day period: curriculum planning and implementation, outcome assessment, and working with children $16.30 to 18.36/ per hour.

Health plan andchild excellent benefits. with special needs. 32 hours per week, full year. Starting wage upon completion of 60-working day SuCCESSful appliCantS muSt HavE: excellent verbal and written communication period: $20.28–24.22/hour, depending upon qualifications.

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The Agency of Commerce and Community Development seeks a Business Application Support Specialist to assist the Agency with its mission to help Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities. The position will be responsible for ensuring the technology and systems the Agency’s 80 employees use daily meet employee and customer needs and are fully integrated into the state’s information technology system.

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Executive Director Dismas of Vermont is seeking an Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the staff, programs, sustainability, and execution of the mission of Dismas of Vermont. The Executive Director will develop and maintain deep knowledge of the field of post incarceration community reintegration, of the core strategies and programs of Dismas of Vermont, and of all operations and business plans.

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Customer Technical Support/Programmer - Department of Psychiatry - #S2427PO - University of Vermont Department of Psychiatry’s Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families (RCCYF, www.aseba.org) is seeking a talented individual to join its Information 2v_info.indd Technology team. Candidate shall fulfill a key role in the support and development of the ASEBA® software family, designed to administer and score the leading social and behavioral assessments utilized by mental health care providers and researchers world-wide. Team player shall provide responsive technical support to ASEBA® software customers, and research, replicate, and document reported issues for resolution. Perform key maintenance and development/programming tasks for proprietary ASEBA® software and Web-based products. Focus on developing via highly-maintainable, scalable and secure software solutions. Collaborate with team members to gather requirements, design solutions, test and troubleshoot. Analyze and resolve errors by applying knowledge of system development, platform and infrastructure, and working closely with senior software developers. Make sound judgments regarding application of technical solutions. Develop videos and content for ASEBA® customer support webpage. Respond to IT/data security questionnaires from prospective customers regarding ASEBA® software https://aseba. org/software/. Provide desktop support for RCCYF faculty and staff.

Maintain and support customer service sales order system and online store, including laptops and servers, interfacing with vendor’s tech support for issues, upgrades and new releases. Write scripts to automate recurring tasks, such as backing up application files. Work in a creative, missiondriven programming environment under team lead, reporting to operations manager. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Bachelor’s degree in technology related field and one to three years’ related or specialized experience required. Demonstrated communication skills and customer service experience. High level of computer literacy required.

Program Support Generalist - Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) - #S2468PO - Join the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) at the University of Vermont. A partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and the University of Vermont, CAP provides a consumer helpline and letter mediation service to help consumers and businesses resolve complaints in the marketplace. As a member of the CAP team, the Program Support Generalist will provide information and assistance to Vermonters on a wide variety of consumer inquiries. Responsibilities include staffing the helpline, reviewing and processing written complaints, and database management. In addition to providing direct service to Vermont consumers, the Program Generalist will assist in the supervision of undergraduate students and temporary employees. Opportunity to assist in presenting community outreach or education projects.

Associate’s degree with one to three years related experience required.

Working knowledge of software applications used to support office functions and familiarity with internet resources required. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and work together toward common goals.

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Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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