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SHORT-TERM RENTALS REDUX Burlington city councilors voted on Monday to task a committee with studying a new set of proposed regulations for short-term rentals. Mayor Miro Weinberger vetoed a previous version.

The 7-4 vote was the first substantial action of the new council, whose members were sworn in last week. The council’s Ordinance Committee will report back to the full body by June 1.

The previous proposal would have banned short-term rentals except those in a host’s permanent residence, with few exceptions. Proponents have argued that rentals listed on sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo are cannibalizing the city’s apartments and homes, contributing to the housing crisis. Explaining his veto, Weinberger said those regulations were too restrictive and actually could have exacerbated the crisis.

The latest version seems to address the mayor’s concerns. The regulations would permit one short-term rental in accessory dwelling units, duplexes and buildings with up to four units — all of which weren’t allowed under the previous proposal. Hosts would also be able to list their

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Like the previous proposal, the new version would allow hosts to rent out seasonal homes short-term. And if a host owned a multiunit building with one “affordable” long-term rental, they’d be able to short-term rent a unit in the same building without having to live on-site.

“I feel pretty strongly that this is a good compromise that allows owners to use their property as they have been and gives them some possibility for future investment while not opening up short-term rentals entirely,” said Councilor Sarah Carpenter (D-Ward 4), who introduced the proposal.

Should the regulations pass, Councilor Gene Bergman (P-Ward 2) wants hosts to pay a registration fee to a city fund that supports affordable housing projects.

“If we lose housing without replacement or any payment into the Housing Trust Fund, we’re just compounding a problem that is horrific,” Bergman said. “I don’t use that as hyperbole.”

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Sometimes coming in second is just as good as first. That’s the lesson South Burlington High School’s eight-member robotics team, Batteries Not Included, learned during last month’s FIRST Tech Challenge state championships.

The program enlists teams worldwide to build and program robots to complete a series of tasks. In this year’s challenge, “Freight Frenzy,” students designed bots to transport little plastic whiffle balls and yellow boxes to designated “storage units” and “shipping hubs.”

At the state competition on March 19 in Champlain Valley Union High School’s gymnasium, 16 teams faced off. As their wheeled robots moved jerkily around a 12-foot-square playing field, announcers narrated the action, refs in black-and-whitestriped polo shirts supervised, and spectators cheered.

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design skills, professionalism and ability to overcome challenges. But the SoBu team finished second for the Inspire Award, earning the team a spot in the world championship alongside their Hinesburg competitors. Both teams will head to Houston, Texas, on April 20 to compete.

SBHS coach Ryan Estes, a first-year computer science and robotics technology teacher, said his team’s journey so far has had its ups and downs. Weeks before the state competition, Estes said, the team’s machine didn’t start at a scrimmage match and then shed pieces from its underside. Estes subsequently told the team to “put the pedal to the metal.” The students redesigned their robot with new laser-cut parts and an extending arm.

First-year student Myra Waqar said she was “shocked” when she learned her team had won a spot in the world competition, especially because just weeks before the state competition they “didn’t have a working robot.”

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This week, they’ve been meeting after school to further refine their robot’s design before it competes on a bigger stage.

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NOT SO FAST, HINESBURG

[“Obstruction Zone,” April 6] is informative but not wholly correct. For example, Hinesburg has not grown in two decades.

Your story suggests it’s growing fast and unable to keep up with the pressure.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Developers sure want to build here, but the numbers don’t support their plans.

Not to mention that Alex Weinhagen and his staff promote development in the town, so it’s in their interest to suggest that Act 250 or our local development regulations are insufficient. He was right about one thing, though: Plans for developing Hinesburg into a box-filled suburb were met with widespread resistance and derision. We certainly have a housing problem, but building on land that can’t sustain that population is not smart planning.

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[Re “Obstruction Zone,” April 6]: Your article on land development brings to mind what is written in Ecclesiastes: Namely, “There is nothing new under the sun.” Since its settlement by colonists, Vermont has been an incubator for real estate hustlers and their enablers, all the way from the Allen brothers and the Onion River Land Company to today’s incarnations.

In the past, we’ve memorialized them in stone: Ethan Allen on the Statehouse steps and Ira Allen at the heart of the University of Vermont campus green. Today, we elect them to office: Peter Shumlin, Miro Weinberger and, recently, Kesha Ram Hinsdale, who, having married into a prominent property management company, is pushing

CORRECTIONS

Last week’s cover story, “Obstruction Zone,” contained an inaccurate quote describing municipal projects funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development.

The department typically funds five zoning bylaw projects each year.

Last week’s news story titled “Labor Pains” misstated Dr. Hannah Porter’s postgraduate year. She’s a second-year dermatology resident.

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Fifty years ago, local artist Jane Clark Brown depicted these hustlers in political cartoons: hard hats protecting their scheming brains, ears deaf to questions about sewer and water problems, fancy brochures in their hands, money stuffed in their pockets, and eyeglasses covered with

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I knew Vermont had a state bird, the hermit thrush; a state flower, the red clover; and a state vegetable, the Gilfeather turnip. Now, unfortunately, it has a state piñata, Act 250. Yes, indeed, old Ecclesiastes nailed it after all.

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[Re “Burlington Plans New Outdoor Market in City Hall Park,” April 5, online]: I was the market manager for the Burlington City Arts Artist Market for many years. When we learned that we would all have to vacate the park for several years for the renovation, it became clear that the Burlington Farmers Market was not interested in having the BCA Artist Market move with it to the Pine Street location.

Despite the fact that the city helped fund its move to Pine Street, the BFM did everything in its power to keep us out of the Pine Street location. During these three years, the BCA Artist Market community struggled to find a workable location and time, and our community splintered. City Hall Park was truly designed with events in mind, including the BFM and BCA Artist Market as principal renters.

The city helped pay for the BFM’s move, included it in the design process, offered it four years of free rent, and staggered starting and ending times. The BFM and BCA have had an agreement from the beginning that the BFM would return once the space was ready. BCA has repeatedly asked the BFM back to the table to find a solution that is workable for all of the vendors involved.

The BCA Artist Market of the past and the new BTV MKT is designed as a small business incubator. BCA juries in microbusinesses and mentors them through streamlining their business offerings and market displays.

This helps all kinds of businesses gain a foothold in the marketplace, including

[Re “Lending an Ear,” March 30]: I was one of many members confused by the Vermont State Employees Credit Union board’s proposal and procedure for a merger with New England Federal Credit Union, a proposal I oppose.

During the recent virtual annual meeting, I was glad to hear that the board plans to disseminate more information and engage the VSECU members transparently in the proposal, then put it to a vote of the entire membership. I am convinced by facts and arguments put forth by former VSECU CEO Steven Post and former board members M. Jerome Diamond and Kimberly B. Cheney, both former Vermont state attorneys general, that this merger is not in the best interests of the membership.

My lingering concern is that a large enough percentage of the membership may not participate and that, like what so often happens in Montpelier city elections, the proposal may pass simply because not enough participate in the vote. If a small quorum is required to call a meeting on an important issue like the merger, how do we ensure that the majority needed to vote on the issue at such a meeting is truly a representative percentage of our entire VSECU membership?

Let us hold VSECU management accountable for keeping us fully informed and ensuring that a majority of the membership participates in the final vote.

As Post, Diamond and Cheney have stated, “VSECU was built for Vermont not for NEFCU. Let’s keep our credit union and find new leadership. Reject the merger.

Renew the vision.”

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Life After Death Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts screens the powerful 2021 drama Maixabel at its Loew Auditorium in Hanover, N.H. Tracking the true story of Maixabel Lasa, a woman brave enough to meet and reconcile with the Basque separatist terrorist who killed her husband, the film deals in timely themes of war, grief and forgiveness. A Q&A with Lasa follows.

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Heck of a Hootenanny The Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s nocturnal neighbors take over for the day at the Quechee nature center’s Owl Festival. Bird lovers of all ages get to meet owls from all over the world, learn about avian anatomy, dissect their own owl pellets, and take part in raptor-ous arts and crafts.

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The Highest Award Vermont’s cannabis industry luminaries get a head start on 4/20 at The Headies: Vermont Growers Cup ceremony. Producers, vendors and passionate consumers gather at the Barns at Lang Farm in Essex Junction for a loaded night of awards, giveaways, food, drink and live music from an all-star jam lineup.

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The current episode of “Stuck in Vermont” certainly lives up to its name. To land this week’s video story, Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger pulled on a pair of muck boots and sloshed into mud season, weaving together images of vehicles negotiating foot-deep ruts and the memories of an old-timer who’s lived through 80-plus Vermont springs.

The topic is timely: By all accounts, this year’s mud season is one of the worst in recent memory, and residents of one rural town have developed an e-newsletter, the East Barnard Village Crier, to help them navigate the muddy roads. Eva also found a local source to provide historical perspective: Born in 1936, John Leavitt has lived his entire life on the same dirt road, which annually turns to soup. He’s full of stories and wisdom that Eva, who grew up in Johnson, expertly draws out. While the credits roll, you can hear the two of them off-screen, yukking it up.

Intimate and authentic, Eva’s video stories from all corners of the state remind us of why we live here.

Invisible to the viewer, however, is the staggering amount of work involved in making the semimonthly series: the sourcing, scheduling, traveling, shooting, music selection and editing. For the mud season episode — her 662nd for Seven Days — Eva used three cameras: her big Canon for the inside interviews and her GoPro and iPhone to shoot from inside a truck.

Postproduction, turning the raw footage into nine perfect minutes took roughly 40 hours. While dozens of Seven Dayzers are assembling the paper each week, Eva is crafting her “Stuck in Vermont” alone, in her home office, often into the wee hours of the night.

After 15 years on this schedule, “I’m getting too old for all-nighters,” she confessed to me on Monday morning. “But this mud vid kept me up ’til 2 a.m. It was a complex story to whittle down and shape.”

She makes shorter versions of her pieces that air on WCAX-TV as part of the Friday evening newscast. And the station is glad to have them. Television journalists instantly recognize the work and talent that goes into each episode.

So, too, does the New England Newspaper & Press Association, from which she has earned a pile of firstplace plaques. Eva is once again a finalist for all four of NENPA’s video awards — feature, entertainment, sports and news — for stories about the dismantling of Founders Hall at Saint Michael’s College, winter swimming in Lake Champlain with the Red Hot Chilly Dippers and the training schedule of “American Ninja Warrior” contestant Amir Malik of Essex. All of these nominees, including “The Tran Family Patriarch Gets Vaccinated,” were shot during the pandemic.

New this year: Eva is one of two honorees who will receive an Exceptional Performance in Journalism award at the American Public Works Association’s annual expo in North Carolina. The New England chapter of the group nominated her for her January video about Huntington road foreman Clinton “Yogi” Alger and the snowplow the kids in town named after him.

Eva captured Yogi’s delight when he learned about his namesake plow at a surprise ceremony last November, and she elicited uncommonly articulate praise from a group of elementary school students.

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And yet state lawmakers remain unwilling to address the No. 1 source of these toxic chemicals in the Green Mountains: imported feed-corn seeds that have been treated with the pesticides. A bill to ban their use is being blocked by powerful dairy interests who contend that the coated seeds are essential to make sure pests don’t eat the corn grown for cows.

The battle is between two vital but beleaguered agricultural sectors, both of which are fighting to survive and neither of which wants to harm the other.

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owner of Champlain Valley Apiaries of Middlebury, told lawmakers late last month.

His grandfather started the company in 1931.

“There is no light at the end of my tunnel right now. This is not sustainable.”

Bee colonies used to thrive for decades but are now lucky to last just a few years, forcing commercial beekeepers such as Mraz to spend so much time, energy and money rebuilding their hives following devastating winter die-offs that there is time for little else.

“We’re not beekeepers anymore — we’re bee replacers,” Mraz told the Senate Agriculture Committee. “All we do is replace dead hives.”

Dairy farmers, who grow most of the state’s 85,000 acres of corn, counter that they need the pesticide-covered corn seeds more than ever. The vast majority of corn and soy seeds sold in the state come treated with pesticide.

In recent years, many dairy farmers have sought to nurture healthier soils by planting cover crops and employing no-till planting. But those practices have increased the risk of pests damaging young corn, Marie Audet of Audet’s Blue Spruce Farm in Bridport told lawmakers.

All of the organic material that farmers work so hard to preserve in the soil also improves conditions for wireworm, white grubs and seed corn maggots, she said. Her family grows 1,400 acres of corn to feed their 1,500-strong herd and needs those coated seeds to ensure that the plants survive, especially during their first couple of weeks in Vermont’s cool and moist spring soil.

What beekeepers face is scary, Audet conceded, yet she asked lawmakers not to ban “technology” that growers depend on.

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But neighbors later appealed the ruling through Vermont’s Act 250 land-use permit process, and a decision was pending.

Rather than wait for that appeal to be decided, the foundation says it has found a way to open the center’s doors — while still adhering to zoning rules. In a statement to Seven Days, Anastasio’s publicist said the center plans to open under a “nonmedical programming model” that relies on “self-pay and scholarships” rather than insurers.

Ditching the medical designation, according to the foundation, means the center could operate under its existing permit, which covers inns and restaurants — even while the appeal is pending.

The company that will manage the center — Ascension Recovery Services — told Vermont health care regulators last week it was withdrawing its request for a certificate of need for the project. Ascension, based in West Virginia, manages treatment centers across the country.

A lawyer representing the neighbors did not respond to a request for comment.

Anastasio, who is in recovery himself, has said the project will help people of all economic backgrounds overcome addiction.

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n school nurses’ offices around Vermont, runny noses, strep throat and stomach ailments are resurging. After two years of keeping a laser-like focus on COVID-19, school nurses report a return of perennial childhood health ailments that were likely kept at bay by masks and other measures intended to prevent COVID-19 transmission.

Those face coverings have largely come off since the state lifted its masking guidance on March 14 — and, with them, some of the benefits that health experts

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say kept cases of the common cold and stomach flu to lower-than-normal levels. Because low-grade illnesses such as colds are not tracked systematically, the evidence of a comeback is mostly anecdotal. But school nurses say the run-of-the-mill ailments that used to occupy most of their time have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.

Pediatrician Tracy Tyson of Monarch Maples Pediatrics in St. Albans and Enosburg Falls backs up their ground-level observations.

“We’re definitely seeing more illness now than we have the last two years,” Tyson said.

Research published last year in the journal Academic Pediatrics found that pediatric sick visits declined during the first seven months of the pandemic.

Few people sought emergency care for influenza-like illnesses during the past two flu seasons, according to the Vermont Department of Health. During the 2020-21 flu season, University of Vermont Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center reported a total of just 13 positive flu tests, compared to 2,013 a year earlier — before the pandemic. Many people avoided doctors’ offices and hospitals during the pandemic to limit their risk.

COVID-19 has by no means left the building. Districts are no longer required by the state to track positive COVID-19 tests unless they are administered in schools, so it’s hard to gauge how prevalent the virus is right now. In some schools, though, cases are climbing back up.

At Essex High School, there’s been a “higher than usual number” of COVID-19 cases in the last few weeks, according to Essex Westford School District’s COVID19 coordinator, Diana Smith. Vergennes Union Elementary School, which has 285 students, reported 30 COVID-19 cases among students and staff during the first BUGS ARE BACK

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restricted use of the chemicals to licensed professionals who can apply them to kill grubs and aphids. But treated seeds, typically corn and soy, were exempted from the bill, meaning farmers got a pass.

This year, the original version of H.626 called for an immediate ban on treated seeds until the state drafted rules for use. If rules weren’t in place by July 1, 2024, the ban would have become permanent.

The bill’s sponsors, Rep. Amy Sheldon (D-Middlebury) and Rep. Chip Troiano (D-Stannard), argue that planting pesticide-covered seeds to protect against pests before knowing whether they are even needed violates the basic tenets of integrated pest management.

“We are wantonly killing the pollinators and other insects upon which food systems and ecosystems depend, to our own peril,” Sheldon told Seven Days.

A 2017 report by the legislature’s Pollinator Protection Committee reached similar conclusions, but most of the group’s recommendations were never implemented.

The proposed ban ran into stiff opposition in the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee. Chair Carolyn Partridge (D-Windham) said she worried that a ban would leave dairy farmers “high and dry” because the market for untreated seeds is so small.

“I’m not in favor of an immediate ban,” she said. “I don’t know if I’m in favor of a ban at all, even down the road.”

The renewed push for a ban followed continued drops in local beehives and wild bee populations, and mounting scientific research linking neonicotinoids to bee decline.

It’s not just honeybees that are in trouble. Nearly half of all bumblebee species either have vanished or are in serious decline in Vermont, according to a 2020 report from the Gund Institute for Environment at the University of Vermont.

To better understand the wild bee populations, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies is building the state’s first online wild bee atlas. Since 2019, professional and citizen scientists have identified more than 300 wild species. Earlier this year, the state listed the American bumblebee as endangered in Vermont.

UVM research assistant professor Samantha Alger said the state had the second-highest rate of bee colony death in the nation last year, with an average reported loss of 67 percent, citing data from the Bee Informed Partnership, which tracks bee health nationwide.

Alger explained that the neonicotinoid pesticides are problematic because they

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The chamber approved the bill, H.708, by a voice vote. The legislation was sent back to the House, which had previously voted in favor, for lawmakers to consider a tweak to the language.

Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D-Chittenden) told her Senate colleagues that lawmakers on the Senate Government Operations Committee heard compelling testimony from a renter whose lease was terminated without cause. The person will be forced to search for an apartment while vacancy rates are at all-time lows.

“Without any form of due process in losing her home, she has no right to defend herself against an eviction,” Ram Hinsdale said.

Vermont law allows landlords to evict renters by not renewing their leases. The bill would allow Burlington to ban the practice. Landlords would instead have to provide a “just cause” for displacing tenants, such as nonpayment of rent.

Burlington voters approved the measure in March 2021 by a wide margin. Several types of properties would be exempt from the ordinance, including owner-occupied duplexes and triplexes. And landlords could still evict tenants if they had to make substantial repairs or for criminal behavior.

Ram Hinsdale said landlord advocates testified that they want to be able to evict tenants who are disrespectful to maintenance workers or other tenants.

“A majority of the committee found that kind of standard to be too subjective to overcome the will of Burlington voters to determine their own community’s housing policies,” Ram Hinsdale said. “Such subjectivity may also be why women and people of color are more likely to be evicted.” m

“We ask that you consider the unintended consequences of taking this tool away, because it does upend [the] entire system we’ve been working so hard to build,” she said.

By the time Audet made her plea, however, the neonicotinoid bill had already been downgraded from a proposed ban to a measure that would give the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets a couple of years to develop voluntary guidelines for using the seeds.

That has frustrated desperate beekeepers and disappointed lawmakers and activists who had hoped mounting evidence about the pesticides would win over farmers, many of whom depend on pollinators.

“This isn’t only my problem.

This is really all our problem,” Mraz said. “This is jeopardizing the future of ag in Vermont.”

In the Statehouse, however, even a weakened dairy industry holds tremendous power, a fact that Andrew Munkres, president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association, noted ruefully during testimony.

“You can bet that if the dairy farmers were losing 50 percent of their cows every winter, you guys would have done something about it!” he said.

Sen. Bobby Starr (D-Essex/Orleans), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, told Seven Days it was profoundly frustrating to have two important sectors of the agriculture industry facing off over an issue with no clear-cut solution.

“This is a bummer,” Starr said. “What the hell are we supposed to do?”

On one hand, he’s sympathetic to the plight of the beekeepers, whose small industry not only makes honey but plays an integral role in the success of orchards and vegetable farmers. On the other, Starr, who grew up on a dairy farm, said he’s hesitant to make it harder for struggling dairies to feed their herds.

“Most of ’em haven’t got two pennies to rub together,” Starr said.

Many dairy farmers have already left the industry. The number of Vermont dairies fell by 42 percent in the last decade, to 568 by the end of last year. Low milk prices, competition from larger western dairies and new plant-based beverages have all put tremendous pressure on dairy farmers, especially smaller ones.

Large Vermont farms used to buy herds when smaller ones threw in the towel, and milk production remained stable. But since 2017, the total number of cows has fallen 7 percent, to 119,667, while production slid 6 percent, to 2.6 billion pounds.

The challenges in the organic milk market have hit Vermont’s smaller dairy farmers particularly hard. Many went organic after conventional milk prices plunged in 2014 and 2015. They soon faced production caps and lower prices.

Since 2017, the number of organic dairies has fallen 18 percent, to 162. The pressure on them is only likely to increase.

One of the largest buyers of Vermont organic milk, French dairy giant Danone, informed 28 farmers last summer that it

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was canceling their contracts under the Horizon Organic label as of August 2022.

The farmers won a six-month reprieve, until February 2023, but face huge challenges finding markets for their milk after that.

One of the ways farmers keep costs down is by growing as much of their own feed as possible. Treated seeds help farmers increase yields with less applied pesticide, Thomas Eaton, a Vermont-based farm consultant, told lawmakers.

Farmers used to have boxes mounted on the side of their tractors to add pesticides to the soil as they planted, but now virtually all of those boxes are gone and the seeds come pretreated from large Midwestern companies.

The path for a ban on the treated seeds is steep. In 2019, Vermont lawmakers

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Bees gather the pesticide-laden pollen or water, return to the hive, and feed it to their larvae. Many studies found that neonicotinoids harm bees’ ability to communicate and navigate, Alger said. She has reviewed more than 100 scientific papers establishing pollinator impacts, and she told lawmakers the connection is certain.

And yet, other factors such as habitat loss and mites that infect hives are harming honeybees, as well, she said. “There is not a cause. There are lots of causes,” she told lawmakers.

Dairy interests and state agricultural officials seize on that lack of Vermontfocused studies when arguing against banning the seeds. Margaret Laggis, a lobbyist representing regional dairies and feed sellers, downplayed Vermont studies that have shown runoff of neonicotinoids in creeks and their presence in a few hives.

“We really don’t have any evidence whatsoever that neonicotinoids are actually causing a problem in Vermont,” Laggis asserted.

She urged lawmakers not to pass even the downgraded bill and instead to wait for the new Agricultural Innovation Board to take up the issue. The 13-member board was just formed.

Cary Giguere, director of public health and resource management for the ag agency, thinks the varroa mite, which preys on bees, is likely a greater factor in hive collapse than pesticides.

Beekeepers contend that the pesticides are weakening bees and making them more susceptible to the mites.

That suspicion is understandable, Giguere said, but without more studies confirming the impact of Vermont pesticide use on bees, a ban isn’t justified. “I need proof,” Giguere told Seven Days.

“We don’t have sufficient published research, so we’ve got to do it ourselves.”

Beekeepers such as Munkres are frustrated that five years after the last study group, a new one without a single apiarist could be tasked with delivering another report. Munkres said that amounts to “kicking the can down the road.”

Sen. Chris Pearson (P/D-Chittenden), vice chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, echoed that on Tuesday, calling the latest version of the bill “sadly weak.”

“We keep coming back to, ‘Should we study this?’” he said. “The legislature does that when there are inconvenient and hard decisions, and that’s what I’m seeing.” m

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The rail coach was identified as Mr. Bhakta’s Griswold Express.

Three women and thirteen children trapped within necessitated rescue by a local blacksmith, who was assisted in his endeavor by a fearless Boston Terrier belonging to the H.O.G.’s press correspondent. The incident is the latest in an increasingly depraved, nonsensical, and wholly one-sided revenge saga played out by the bitter Bezaleel Jr., whose methods and thirst for mischief appear to be as fluid as his motives.

Upon personally extinguishing the flames, Mr. Bhakta is said to have broken his morning fast to enjoy his usual Greek salad from Poultney House of Pizza before fielding questions from a gaggle of newspapermen who had happened upon the scene by pure coincidence. According to witnesses, Bezaleel Jr. was observed using an exotic menthol cigarette to kindle clippings of a recent edition of these selfsame “Chronicles of Griswold” to ignite his towering inferno of jealousy, rage, and spite.

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Mrs. Delilah Bezaleel was seen to accompany her husband on his ghoulish errand. It is well documented that Mrs. Bezaleel’s father’s fortune — ill-begotten through the sale of illegal lottery tickets — has been funding her intemperate husband’s doomed and frankly frustrating foray into brandy production; Bezaleel Jr. has been trumped at every turn by Mr. Bhakta’s more exquisite and wildly popular BHAKTA 27-07 Brandy.

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“Bezaleel is capable of anything. Blink and he’s got your wife over a barrel with a switchblade to her chin as his goons pick your cellar clean. That man has one hell of an imagination,” said Mr. Bhakta to the press confab.

“We’ve been targets of his antics for a decade now. We are done turning the other cheek, I will tell you that,” the H.O.G added.

“Bezaleel better prepare for total war — no one traps women and children in a flaming train car and gets away with it on my watch.

The good people of the Slate Valley simply won’t stand for it.”

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A “slight uptick” of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations driven by the highly contagious Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 doesn’t mean the state will experience a surge like last winter’s, officials said on Tuesday.

And despite conceding that they can’t accurately predict infection rates, officials said they saw no need for any new mitigation strategies at this time.

“We know that the virus is not going away, just like you might get a cold or any respiratory infection,” Health Commissioner Mark Levine said at Gov. Phil Scott’s weekly press briefing. “But with the right tools, the virus does not need to upend our lives.”

Vermont reported an average of 200 daily infections over the last seven days, up 29 percent from a week ago.

A shift toward more home testing has made daily case counts less reliable. But there are other indications that infections are increasing: More people have reported positive tests to the health department; the virus has become more prevalent in wastewater data; and hospitalizations have more than doubled over the last two weeks, up to 35 on Tuesday.

The increases coincide with a broader rise in COVID-19 cases across the Northeast.

Vermont’s current wave, according to Levine, bears little resemblance to the start of the original Omicron spike, which went on to infect more than 60,000 people and kill dozens. Hospitalizations are rising more slowly than they did in the winter, while the rate of deaths has fallen this month, Levine said.

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week of April, Addison Northwest superintendent Sheila Soule said last Friday.

Addison Central School District’s COVID-19 coordinator, Kelly Landwehr, a nurse at Middlebury Union High School, has been dealing with a COVID19 outbreak at Cornwall Elementary School, as well as rising cases in other schools over the last few days. But she’s also spending her time on more typical nursing duties.

In an email to Seven Days, Landwehr wrote that on a recent day she met with the state epidemiology team to discuss COVID-19 cases but also cared for students with headaches, sore throats, splinters, anxiety and fatigue.

In the Champlain Valley School District, COVID-19 coordinator Jocelyn Bouyea, a nurse at Shelburne Community School, said that at the request of parents, she continues to update a weekly COVID19 dashboard for the district’s six schools, which saw 38 cases last week. When it comes to non-COVID-19 illnesses, Bouyea said that what has stood out most is the change in mindsets of both adults and children about spreading illness.

“You used to be rewarded or praised for dragging your sick butt to work,” Bouyea said. “I think people are just much more aware of sickness than they were before.

If you had a runny nose, pre-COVID, you wouldn’t have called your doctor for a test.”

A heightened awareness of disease transmission has made people more cautious about how their germs might affect others, Bouyea said. Some students are anxious and preoccupied with spreading germs.

On the flip side, a number of school nurses noted that since the official masking guidance was lifted a few weeks ago, students have relaxed precautions that were emphasized for the past two years.

“There are other things that happen when masks come off: We forget to wash our hands; we forget that we’re close to someone who has germs,” said Vermont State School Nurses Association president Becca McCray, who works as a nurse at Edmunds Middle School in Burlington.

She likened the situation to someone getting a cast taken off and “all of a sudden, they’re more apt to have an injury because that cast was a visual sign that they were someone that needed to be more protective of their body.”

Middlebury nurse Landwehr said she’s noticed students reverting to preCOVID-19 practices, such as sharing drinks and snacks.

“Masks coming off definitely did bring about a certain amount of complacency,” she said.

Landwehr said adults in the school community should continue to remind kids how to prevent infections with nudges such as, “Let’s remember why we had our own water bottle and why we were washing our hands before we had lunch.”

During the pandemic shutdowns, keeping sick kids out of school helped prevent the spread of illness. Some parents now find it more difficult to keep children home if their employer doesn’t approve of them staying home with sick kids.

It has also become trickier to judge when students should be kept out of school. Families became accustomed to using diagnostic COVID-19 tests to determine whether their kids should attend school. Now, parents must decide based on less clear-cut information when it comes to garden-variety illnesses.

But in order for that precedent to have a lasting impact, some say, a larger societal shift is necessary.

McCray said that when she has asked high school students why they came to school sick, they have told her they worry about missing work and falling behind, and in some cases feel pressure from their teachers not to miss school.

She said districts should rethink truancy policies, which often call for schools to send letters to families starting when their child misses five days of school, even if those absences are excused due to sickness.

“Parents should be rewarded and not punished for keeping kids home,” McCray said.

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“What is healthy?” Bouyea said. “That’s all very subjective, and it’s very hard for parents. They want something measurable … Those algorithms we’ve had for the last two years have been so black-and-white.”

Some nurses say they have observed kids showing up to school sick but asserting that it was acceptable because they had tested negative for COVID-19 at home.

Soph Hall, a Kingdom East School District nurse, tells families that kids should stay home if they are unwell — COVID-19 or not.

Bouyea offers similar advice: “If your student has symptoms that are going to make it hard for them to be a student today, then they should stay home.”

Contact tracing during COVID-19 illustrated for people how the tendrils of contagious illness spread, Hall said. “Two years of not having sick kids in school and not having sick adults in school should have set a precedent,” she said.

doctor’s notes mainly giving kids permission to go back to school after being sick, she now often finds herself writing to employers, asking them to excuse parents because their child is ill.

Parents “are getting a lot more pushback. They had to take so many days off this past year whenever their kid was exposed,” Tyson said.

Kingdom East school nurse Hall said visibly ill students have told her that their parents directed them not to go the nurse’s office during school hours because they can’t miss more days of work. Hall said she tries to reassure them that calling home when they feel sick at school is the right thing to do.

“We need to do something more for our working families, because not showing up to work and not having money coming in sucks, and a lot of [parents] just don’t have paid sick time,” Hall said. “And that’s an incredible burden for a family or child to live with.” m

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Regulators weren’t pleased. Mullin told Seven Days that network officials had declined to discuss the Berlin project the previous week, saying they preferred to wait until after the budget decision. Mullin said he took that as an “indirect threat.”

“It doesn’t do any good for either one of us to be taking potshots at the other through the press,” Mullin said. “But one way or the other, we’re going to see some movement on inpatient psych beds.”

The comments reflect a clear escalation of the long-simmering tensions between Vermont health care regulators and hospitals. They precede what’s expected to be one of the most expensive hospital budget cycles in the board’s 10-year history, with medical centers expected to submit double-digit rate increase requests.

Insurers, who lobbied against the midyear increases, were disappointed by the decision.

“Hospitals must be held accountable for meeting their annual budgets, balancing both cost pressures and expenses along with all of Vermont’s employers and families,” said a statement from the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont.

Health network officials said inflation and rising labor costs are to blame for the budget hole. Most of the gap — almost $40 million — was attributed to UVM Medical Center, which currently employs hundreds of expensive temporary workers.

Meanwhile, the hospital has spent about a sixth of its more than $1 billion in reserves in recent months.

Such losses should “concern every Vermont citizen,” said Al Gobeille, the health network’s executive vice president for operations. “This is a very serious moment.” m

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State regulators will allow the University of Vermont Health Network to charge private insurers more at its two largest hospitals, but not nearly what the network claims is needed to close a $44 million budget gap.

UVM Medical Center and Central Vermont Medical Center sought an unusual midyear budget adjustment that would have allowed them to charge commercial insurance companies an additional 10 percent over the next five months. The requests came on top of the 6 percent increases the hospitals already received this year.

In a pair of 3-2 votes last Friday, the Green Mountain Care Board decided the hospitals can only raise their rates about 2.5 percent.

“I don’t think that this solves the problem,” chair Kevin Mullin said before the vote. “But it recognizes the shoes that the people at UVM are in now, given … the pressures that have been put on each and every one of our hospitals.”

In response, UVM Health Network officials said they may need to cut services.

The network threatened to defy a previous order from regulators to build a desperately needed inpatient psychiatric unit at the Central Vermont Medical Center. In 2018, regulators ordered the health network to spend a $21 million surplus to expand inpatient psych bed offerings. The pandemic delayed the project, and network officials said last fall that they expected to complete the unit in 2025.

“There is a clear need for this project,” the network said in a statement after Friday’s vote, “but we have to assess the financial viability as we review the impact of today’s decision on top of several years of losses and a fragile financial situation at CVMC.”

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Foul balls at Centennial Field could land in some expensive territory this summer. The Vermont Lake Monsters will soon debut four new “box suites” along the first-base line of their Burlington home field.

The suites are designed for large groups and businesses looking to “entertain clients,” “reward employees” and “thank customers,” the team’s website says. A 16-seat box costs $1,600, or $100 a person.

That’s 10 times this year’s price of a single adult ticket, which will be $10 — $1 more than last season.

Viewed another way, that same $1,600 on 25-cent hot dog night would get you 6,400 frankfurters.

Lake Monsters senior vice president C.J. Knudsen said on Monday that businesses and sponsors had been asking for

“something new and unique.” The suites, along with other changes to add more premium seating to the park, will “bring the fan experience to the next level,” Knudsen said.

But the corporate-tinged nature of the upgrade has struck a nerve with some longtime Lake Monsters fans who treasure the quirky, affordable charm of watching America’s pastime at one of its oldest

ballparks. And while the team notes that picnic tables behind the boxes will still be open to the public, fans say the ambience won’t be the same with luxury boxes blocking the view of the field.

The new owners seem to be chasing deep-pocketed organizations at the expense of the average fan, said Dan Barnes, a 42-year-old Winooski resident who attended about 15 games last season.

“I just think it’s really tone-deaf,” Barnes said. “Down the right field line, that’s like ground zero for kids running around catching balls, meeting players, which is kind of what the whole thing is supposed to be about.”

The face-lift follows a year of notable changes for Burlington’s beloved baseball team. Last winter, Major League Baseball eliminated more than 40 low-level minor league franchises, including Vermont’s only pro sports squad. An investment group led by hedge fund manager Chris English purchased the team and moved it to the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, a wood-bat college summer league whose players don’t get paid.

After a slow start, the Lake Monsters achieved a 30-6 record and went on to win last summer’s league title, besting seven teams from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. The team will begin its title defense in late May and is scheduled to play nine of its first 13 games in Burlington.

The new suites should be ready in time for the team’s May 27 home opener, Knudsen said. To justify their price tag, rentals include a “starter food package” of pizzas, burgers and hot dogs. They also come with access to a dessert bar and a fridge stocked with soft drinks, as well as table service. As an added perk, one person from each suite will be allowed to throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

The suites are part of a broader renovation at Centennial Field that includes new bullpens, a larger right field pavilion and a pizza oven. The team has also added outfield seating, including “sunset seats” that cost $100 for a pack of four and come with hot dog and soft drink vouchers.

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‘SUNSET’ THOUGHTS

Paula Routly’s recent reflection on the retirement wave, a national as well as local sunset phenomenon, follows a deficit-based line of reasoning for our shared age bracket [From the Publisher: “Sunset Boulevard,” March 30]. Increased early retirements do create a significant problem for all sectors, especially in this period of workforce shortages. What is missed in focusing on the point of retirement is what comes next. Most are not anticipating retirement as our parents did.

National trends worth investigating are the increasing number of small businesses being started by “retired” folks and how many are reinventing priorities to take up work, less for remuneration and more for fun or mission focus. Let’s reflect on those stories.

There are many personal calculations that inform retirement decisions. What is not focused on is the broken system of work environment and career thinking.

What employers are pursuing strategies to create a workplace attractive to age 60-plus, in addition to considering what twentysomethings want? Why are career trajectories focused on higher salaries and more responsibilities until we hit some pinnacle and fall off into retirement?

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you are amplifying their message and unwittingly playing into partisan hands.

So, I’m on a mission to ask journalists — and their editors — to consider changing the language they use. You could use “gun safety” or “gun violence prevention,” for example. And “stronger gun laws,” rather than “stricter gun laws.” No one is talking about banning handguns entirely, and most people support the Second Amendment. Most people also agree that we need to keep our communities safe and secure from violence. Every day, far too many of us are victims of gun violence. Americans strongly support commonsense measures such as background checks and modest gun safety laws.

Please, don’t unintentionally augment the message of those who would instill fear. Use language that clarifies what most of us are truly in favor of: gun safety and gun violence prevention.

Thanks for considering.

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life. My children were finishing school or starting up careers, so I found interest in their efforts. They encouraged me to join them at times, such as working security at concerts.

I found that, in working part-time jobs, I made connections to other opportunities, like driving for the University of Vermont concessions and getting to watch hockey and basketball games for free. Another connection brought Glenn McRae me to the state Department of Motor Vehicles office as a temp giving driver BURLINGTON exams. That followed with a temp job as a Department for Children and Families DOUGHNUT JOB worker. That in turn led me to a temp I loved [“The Last Cruller on Earth,” April position at Woodside Juvenile Rehabili6] and could totally relate. I ran out the day tation Center, working 40 hours a week I heard about Koffee Kup Bakery shutting for five years, until it closed. down last year and went to Shaw’s and gas I’ve since worked as a civilian contractor to the Guard as the antiterrorism program coordinator. I later submitted an application to an RV FI L E: JO RD company that I first thought was a raffle AN A form. I got a call from HR, and, after a brief discussion, they created a position for me. That led me to another part-time job supervising a local RV park.

I’m not bragging here — just trying to point out that baby boomers and retirees don’t have to just walk recreation paths or visit the local pubs.

Retirement to me is the freedom to seek and explore where no man or woman could afford before … and that has made all the difference.

Your article gave me something A stash of Koffee Kup Bakery products to reflect on. I got it pretty good.

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Margot Harrison’s review of In Light of Recent Events, by Amy Klinger [April 6], was great until the words “Fear not.”

“If Klinger’s novel belonged to the genre that used to be called ‘chick lit,’ this would be the setup for a romance.

Fear not.” Fear not? With this sentiment, Harrison perpetuates the sexism still inherent in the publishing world — that somehow chick lit, now called “women’s fiction,” is a bad, “lesser” genre. I like the term “chick lit.” It’s funny, and as long as we’re going to stay all sexist (let’s not pretend the category “women’s fiction” is any less sexist), let’s at least keep up the humor.

Chick lit, like any genre, has its stronger works and weaker ones. It’s really about the writing, not the categorization. At its best, a good chick lit novel follows a strong female protagonist navigating the ups and downs of relationships, friendships, family, work and sometimes motherhood. And all with humor, wordplay, intelligence and insight.

Margot Harrison — don’t be scared!

Maybe if employers and the state started to take a serious look at workforce development policy that prioritizes the 50,000 to 75,000 Vermonters still of working age, just past 60, we would be less crisis-focused, spending state dollars to get a few younger folks to move to the state. We all could benefit from rethinking what that “sunset” means and how to make it linger longer in a way that fills jobs as well as souls.

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‘MAN’S WORLD’ AFTER ALL

[Re “Turf Wars,” March 9] and seeing the roar from what amounts to some 0.06 percent of the U.S. population over the anger from a woman who fought for equality for the past 50-plus years, I can sympathize with their problem.

I’d also be angry if all this were finally accomplished, only to see men waltz in and chip away at this feminist edifice, proving that it really is a “man’s world” after all.

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stations and amassed a large quantity of crullers. I ran into others doing the same thing. Some gas station attendants hadn’t heard the news and thought I was some doughnut-hungry desperado. I might have one more in my freezer…

Your article got me thinking — why isn’t someone making them?

I raise my coffee cup to you in solidarity.

Liz Scharf

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‘I GOT IT PRETTY GOOD’

[Re From the Publisher: “Sunset Boulevard,” March 30]: I retired in 2011 — at 60 — after 35 years in police work, plus 20 years in the Vermont National Guard as a helicopter crew chief. I found retirement to be just the next stage in

WATCH YOUR GUN LANGUAGE

[Re “Scott Signs First New Gun Control Measure Since 2018,” March 25, online]: In the headline and three additional spots in this article, the phrase “gun control” is used. The Republican Party has literally spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the decades doing polling and research to find words and phrases that resonate with their base, often with the intent to instill fear and anger in people. The phrase “gun control” is one of its classics. In addition to the GOP, the National Rifle Association has done an effective job of making people associate the words “gun control” or “even stricter laws” with confiscating guns or banning handguns entirely. When the media uses the phrase “gun control,” rather than being objective or factual,

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OBITUARIES Patrick Brennan Finnigan JULY 17, 1955MARCH 31, 2022 BURLINGTON, VT.

Sadly, Patrick Brennan Finnigan, 66, a lifetime resident of Burlington, Vt., passed away on March 31, 2022. He died at the University of Vermont Medical Center with family at his side following a long, courageous battle with multiple health challenges.

Patrick was born on July 17, 1955, in Burlington to Charles S. and Elizabeth (Bracy) Finnigan. He graduated from Burlington High School, class of ’73.

Patrick spent most of his

life in the restaurant and hospitality industry, where his work ethic and contagious outgoing personality made him a natural. With his brother Michael (Spike), he owned and operated

Susan Rosle (Nedde) NOVEMBER 16, 1958-APRIL 11, 2022 COLCHESTER, VT.

Susan peacefully went home to her heavenly father on April 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a five-plus-year battle with ALS. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to her loving parents, Tom and Carole Rosle. She attended Cedar Crest College, where she received a bachelor of science in nursing, and later attended University of Pennsylvania, where she received a master’s degree in child and family psychiatric nursing.

In 1985, Susan moved to Vermont, where she met her wonderful husband, Bill Nedde. They were happily married for 34 years.

They had two beautiful daughters, Caitlin and Kirsten. Susan loved being a mom. The two most important things in her life were her Christian faith and her family. She had many wonderful memories of special times with her husband and daughters.

In addition to her husband and daughters, she is survived by her sons-in-law, Marc Biondi and Dan Shinde; and her three siblings, Raymond Scott Rosle, Leanne Dunn and Thomas Rosle, and their

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Finnigan’s Pub for over 32 years. Everyone knew Pat, and he was always a welcoming presence when you went to Finnigan’s. He also worked for Green Mountain Concert Services, Green Mountain Coffee and the Olde Northender Pub. Patrick loved life and added life to any room he entered. The many friendships he developed over the years meant a lot to him.

Never a wallflower, he will be remembered for his big personality and infectious laugh.

He enjoyed sports as a coach, referee, player and fan. You could often find him enjoying a round of golf with friends or watching the Red

families; as well as her beloved dog, Tashi. She was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Carole Rosle.

Susan had the privilege of working for 35 years at Northeastern Family Institute-Vermont, a communitybased child and adolescent mental health agency. She was blessed to work with many wonderful, caring people and to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on children and families in our community. Susan was also blessed with many wonderful friends and relatives.

We would like to thank the many friends and family who provided support and prayers through this challenging journey. Due to Susan’s strong faith, we are confident she is fully healed and pain-free in heaven, and rejoicing with those who have gone before her.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a donation to either the ALS Association (als.org) or World Vision, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty around the world.

A celebration of life will be held at Daybreak Church in Colchester on May 7 at 2 p.m., with a reception following.

The family encourages you to share memories at awrichfuneral homes.com.

Sox game. For more than 30 years, Thanksgiving morning would find Pat as the enthusiastic captain of the annual Turkey Bowl, played since 1959, with his brothers, nephews and many neighborhood friends joining in.

He was also an avid collector of coins and sports memorabilia, and he was a great cook.

He enjoyed an annual trip to Las Vegas for poker tournaments, where he claimed to have a lot of success.

Pat was proud of his Irish heritage; while he spent most of his final month in the hospital, he did make it home to enjoy a Saint Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage with his

brothers. He also contributed to Burlington’s collective Irish influence and organized a Saint Patrick’s Day parade that ran for several years with the help of some good friends.

Pat was from a large Irish Catholic family and was loved and admired by all, including his 18 nieces and nephews. He was the ninth of 11 children and is survived by his brothers Charles, Joseph, John, Frank, William, Michael and Timothy, as well as his sister Mary Guarino. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Kevin and sister Joan Rock.

Patrick liked to remind people to “stay safe.” Due to continued concerns

regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the compromised health of members of the family, there will be a private service. A celebration of life is being planned for a future date.

An enormous thank-you to the amazingly kind and competent staff at UVM Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Patrick’s honor may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Please visit readyfuneral.com to place online condolences.

Christopher A. Carver NOVEMBER 24, 1965-MARCH 22, 2022 BURLINGTON, VT.

Christopher A. Carver, known as “Carver,” passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Burlington, Vt., at 56 years old. Christopher was born in San Francisco, Calif., on November 24, 1965, to Thomas and Mary Carver. He loved living in California and Colorado, but his heart was in Burlington.

He was adventurous and athletic and enjoyed sports, both as a fan and as a talented competitor.

He valued the arts, including videography, sketching and a wide variety of music. He graduated from Pine Hill High School in San Jose, Calif., and attended West Valley College.

He enjoyed his work as a screen printer and a musician.

Christopher Carver was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by his life-mate and best friend, Michele Pool; mother, Mary Carver; brother, Tim Carver; daughter, Talon Carver; and countless family members and friends.

We would like to thank the people of Vermont, including doctors, caregivers and angels, for their compassion during this time.

Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences. Until we see you again.

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BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Connie Marshall 1948-2019

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Mary Nostrand

OCTOBER 14, 1927APRIL 4, 2022 SHELBURNE, VT. Mary “Patsy” Schweyer Nostrand of Shelburne, Vt., passed away peacefully in her home at Wake Robin on April 2, 2022. Patsy was born in Owego, N.Y., on October 14, 1927, to Mildred Sanford Schweyer and Benjamin Franklin Schweyer. Patsy grew up on Kingsland Terrace in Burlington, where she met Dick Nostrand, who lived across the street. Patsy was a member of Burlington High School’s class of 1946.

She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1950 with a bachelor of arts in history. Patsy and Dick Nostrand married in 1952 and were happily married for 63 years.

Patsy started her career working for the Girl Scouts of America in Massachusetts and Rochester, N.Y., as a trainer to troop leaders.

Patsy and Dick had three children, Susan, Peter and Ben, while living primarily in New Jersey. While her children were growing up, she was an active volunteer with many organizations,

including the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, N.J. She and Dick retired to Williamsburg, Va., in 1994 and moved back to Vermont in 2012.

Patsy and her family spent every summer at the family cottage on Lake Champlain in Grand Isle, Vt., which she enjoyed for 55 years. She spent her time at the lake gardening, swimming and taking long walks.

Family meant everything to Patsy, and she was jokingly referred to as “the matriarch” of her extended family of 18, who congregated frequently under Patsy’s adoring eye at Grand Isle. The cottage was a place that her family and friends enjoyed immensely,

and she oversaw it with kindness and generosity.

Patsy was very active throughout her life and loved swimming and playing tennis.

She also enjoyed gardening, reading, decorating and collecting antiques. Patsy was a member of the Charlotte Congregational Church. Patsy was a wonderful mother, beloved mother-in-law, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was always interested in others’ lives and was great fun to be around.

She will be greatly missed.

Patsy was predeceased by her husband, Dick, and her brother Ben Schweyer.

She is survived by her children, Susan Nostrand Boston and husband David of Woodstock, Vt.; Peter Nostrand and wife Kristen of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Ben Nostrand and wife Susan of Charlotte, Vt.; as well as six grandchildren, Sarah, Peter, Helen, Leah, Elizabeth and Sam; and four great-grandchildren, Anna, Isla, Sally and Jane.

Memorial gifts in the name of Patsy can be sent to the Lake Champlain Land Trust, 1 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401 (lclt.org).

Jen had a unique style.

Her creativity and talent for self-invention found expression in a number of professional roles, most recently as the manager and promoter of her third husband, Gordon Stone’s, musical career.

Jen loved animals, music, people, parties and peanut butter. She had an irreverent, irrepressible sense of humor, a beautiful smile and a big heart. She touched the lives

of many in the AA community and will be missed by all those who were drawn to her light.

A much loved, devoted mother, sister, daughter and aunt, she is survived by her son, Zak; her father and mother, Brian and Janet Harwood; and her sisters, Ally Parker and Heather Harwood, and their children.

A private memorial service will be held at a future date.

For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601, or go to centralvermont humane.org and click “donate.” Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury. To send online condolences, please visit perkinsparker.com.

Jennifer Harwood

SEPTEMBER 11, 1963APRIL 8, 2022 MONTPELIER, VT. Jennifer Harwood died at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vt., on April 8, 2022, after a long struggle with addiction and chronic illnesses. She was born at the Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington, Vt., on September 11, 1963.

She graduated from Harwood Union High School in 1981. After high school, she attended Vassar College and moved to San Francisco, where she worked in the wholesale industry. While there, she married Thomas Williams, and they returned to Vermont in 1994 with their son, Zak.

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inny McGehee stood at her microphone in the tiny, cluttered studio at WJOY-AM and searched her computer screen for the next song to play for her Friday morning listeners. The time counter showed less than 10 seconds until the end of Gale Garnett’s 1964 hit “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine,” but McGehee looked unworried.

A red bulb above the control board lit up.

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cats are already lying in the sun coming in the window. It does make everybody a little brighter and a little happier.”

After announcing the local temperatures in a voice as sunny as the bluebird morning outside, McGehee gave the obligatory station identification — “AM 1230, WJOY Burlington” — and seamlessly transitioned to Ray Charles’ 1962 hit “Hey, Good Lookin’.”

“I do cut it close sometimes,” McGehee remarked off the air to her visitors in the studio. “But I’ve been at this a while.”

In fact, longer than virtually anyone else in Vermont. Since 1993, the 66-yearold Philadelphia native has hosted WJOY’s “The Breakfast Table,” a mix of oldies,

news, sports, weather, call-in games and neighborly chitchat, which airs every weekday from 6 to 10 a.m.

Once, McGehee’s style of folksy, hometown broadcasting was the norm. Now, she’s an outlier in a radio world dominated by the FM band, satellite and digital radio.

Nationally, many stations are owned by a few media conglomerates; distant computers determine what music is played, down to the minute, on many local stations.

Much of the AM band has become a place of sports chatter, Christian programming and vitriolic talk shows.

McGehee appeals to none of those niche interests. She still chooses her own music, recognizes many of her 3,000 daily

listeners by their voices alone and often provides advertising spots in the form of off-the-cuff phone conversations with local businesspeople. That style has helped her assemble a loyal cadre of sponsors who keep her broadcasts on the air despite the tiny size of her audience.

Local music historian Joel Najman, who has been on the air himself since 1963, describes McGehee’s show as “full-service radio,” a holdover from the era when AM ruled the airwaves.

“This is the same WJOY that went on the air in 1946, except we’re doing it in 2022,” Najman said. “I love that approach, and I think that her older audience feels that it’s pretty special, too.”

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It’s McGehee’s cheery disposition that first appealed to listener Susan Bowles two decades ago. Stop by Main Street Barbers in downtown Burlington first thing in the morning and if co-owner Bowles is working, you’re guaranteed to hear “The Breakfast Table.” Bowles, who’s been cutting hair for 48 years, grew up on “American Bandstand” and “The Ed Sullivan Show,” and she loves the music McGehee plays.

But Bowles said she also tunes in because she loves the playful banter between McGehee and gardening guru Charlie Nardozzi, who hosts a one-hour

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If “The Breakfast Table” were a car, it’d be a 1972 Chrysler Town & Country station wagon; if it were a photograph, it’d be a black-and-white Polaroid. It’s neither fancy nor high fidelity, but that’s not why listeners tune in. They pull up a chair each morning at “The Breakfast Table” because McGehee starts their day with musical nostalgia and light, cheerful conversation.

“My whole philosophy is just to wake people up without slapping them in the face,” McGehee said.

morning in March, she’s wearing a blue turtleneck, pink jeans and yellow socks with cats on them.

“The nice thing about radio: You don’t have to look good or anything,” she says during a commercial break. “You can be scratching where you shouldn’t be scratching, and no one will know.”

Off the air, McGehee is saltier and more opinionated than her on-air personality would suggest. She also has a temper.

Station general manager Dan Dubonnet, who’s known McGehee for 35 years,

My whole philosophy is just to wake people up

without slapping them in the face.

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Longtime listeners often tell McGehee when they meet her that she doesn’t look the way they imagined her. Radio personalities probably hear that a lot, but it would be hard to pinpoint a “look” for McGehee based on her voice, which is neither high-pitched nor husky. Off the air, she doesn’t speak with that timeless AM-radio announcer voice, but she’s as chatty as ever.

She’s thinner than she once was, with shoulder-length silver hair and a pronounced jawline. On this Friday

said he and McGehee often butted heads over trivial matters, such as a particular song selection.

“We would go at it. I mean, loud,” Dubonnet said. “And then, five minutes later, she’d come up to my office or I’d go to the studio, and she’d go, ‘I love you, Dan.’ And I’d go, ‘I love you, Ginny.’”

McGehee and Dubonnet both said it’s been years since they’ve fought like cats and dogs. “You get to be 66 years old,” she said, “and you’re not quite as fiery as you used to be.”

call-in program during the last hour of “The Breakfast Table” every Thursday.

(Off the air, McGehee admits she has “a black thumb” and hasn’t planted her own garden in years.)

“After 10 o’clock and Ginny’s off the air, they can do whatever they want with the radio,” Bowles said of her coworkers. “But until 10 o’clock, it’s mine.”

The same goes at Replays thrift shop in South Burlington’s Blue Mall, where each morning manager Gail Premo, 59, sets the dial to WJOY. Premo’s 91-year-old mother

is also a faithful listener, she said, because McGehee “plays the music she grew up on.”

Premo said her shoppers often comment on the music and ask whether it’s from her own record collection.

“No, it’s WJOY,” Premo tells them. “Not everybody knows what AM is.”

McGehee is the first to point out that AM radio is “a dinosaur.” In 1962, there were 16 radio stations in Vermont, all of them on the AM dial. Today there are 96, only 18 of which are AM. Though the AM frequencies themselves haven’t disappeared, their relevance is greatly diminished. For decades, Najman said, AM radio was an essential vehicle for Vermont politicians to reach their far-flung electorate. It was also how many Vermonters got breaking news and learned about new music.

However, with its inferior sound quality and greater susceptibility to weather and other interferences, by the 1960s and ’70s AM had trouble competing with the more reliable, high-fidelity FM. But as Wendy Mays, executive director of the Vermont Association of Broadcasters, notes, Vermont’s radio landscape is unique in that none of its stations is owned by the country’s largest media corporations. Hall Communications, which owns WJOY-AM and four other Burlington FM stations, is the state’s largest radio chain but is small by national standards.

McGehee has few competitors for the audience to which she appeals. WVMTAM Burlington airs “The Morning Drive” with Kurt Wright and Anthony Neri, but their program is more focused on current issues and politics. The same is true of the programming on WDEV-AM Waterbury.

McGehee’s show deliberately sidesteps controversial subjects such as the noise made by the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35 fighter planes.

“I don’t get political,” she said, “because you can’t win.”

It’s understandable if many Vermonters have never heard “The Breakfast Table.” WJOY broadcasts from its South Burlington studio with just a 1,000-watt AM signal. By comparison, WVPS-FM Burlington, which carries Vermont Public Radio, broadcasts at 48,800 watts.

Unlike many AM stations, WJOY has neither an FM simulcast nor an online streaming option; McGehee’s show isn’t even recorded. The station’s signal reaches as far as Plattsburgh, N.Y., and occasionally Swanton, if the weather is right. But the majority of McGehee’s audience lives in Chittenden and Addison counties.

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Dubonnet, her listenership is an exceptionally loyal one.

Last September, when WJOY celebrated its 75th year with a party in a downtown Burlington hotel, dozens of McGehee’s fans and sponsors showed up to meet her. For many, the party was their first major outing since the pandemic began, Dubonnet said.

“When Ginny walked into the room, it was almost like a rock star thing,” recalled Nardozzi, who has done his “In the Garden” program on WJOY for 30 years, with McGehee as cohost for the last 25.

“She just worked the crowd the whole night long. And whoever was left at the end, she was going to be talking to them.”

Dubonnet, who was hired a few months after McGehee, is also executive vice president of Hall Communications, the Floridabased, family-owned company that owns 21 stations in five states. When asked whether he, or anyone else in management, gives McGehee directions or guidance on how to do her show, he guffawed.

“Outside of telling her to clean her studio, what’s the point?” he said. “She’s a great AM jock … who is well loved by her audience. I just let her have her fun, because I’m just fortunate to have her this many years.”

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Ginny McGehee on her porch in Fort Ethan Allen

Her audience doesn’t just listen to her.

McGehee’s son, Tom, in the studio at 4 years old

They feel her as part of the family.

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“We’re rocking with the Dixie Chicks and Michael Bublé at WJOY,” McGehee said in between sips of coffee as she announced the last two songs she had played. “We’ll check that weekend weather and see what’s what and, hopefully, the sun will stick around for a little while. I’m seeing a few clouds out there.” McGehee’s last comment is a bluff, as she can’t see much sky through her window, which opens onto a hallway.

But the view inside the studio is as revealing as an archaeological dig. Aside from her two computer screens, McGehee’s work space hasn’t changed much since she arrived at the station in August 1983. Though the turntables and eighttrack players are gone, McGehee still works the same control board that was installed in the 1970s.

“It’s terrible how much crud I have in here,” she said, off the mic, casually scanning the closet-size room. Along one wall were stacks of CDs — yes, she occasionally uses the outdated music format — and on the floor were piled books about Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tony Bennett.

Boston Red Sox paraphernalia hung on the wall behind her chair, along with a team photo of the 1964 Philadelphia

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Phillies, a hometown favorite. McGehee and her late husband, Jim Condon, the booming-voiced broadcaster and state lawmaker, often went to ball games together at Fenway Park. He proposed to her at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.

“The only thing we ever fought about was the designated hitter,” she said.

A black-and-white poster of ’70s heartthrob Bobby Sherman rested against another wall and, beside it, a 45 RPM single for the 1975 song “Ginny Go Softly”

by Herman’s Hermits. A bulletin board was

covered with photos and notes from listeners, many yellowed or curled with age.

Though food and beverages are normally verboten around radio equipment, evidently that rule doesn’t apply to McGehee. Listeners regularly stop by with homemade cookies, cakes and muffins, and Nardozzi remembers one listener, an older Italian man, who would bring her trays of lasagna.

“It wasn’t even anyone’s birthday,” he said. “Listeners are always bringing her something.”

“I have the greatest listeners, I have to say. They spoil me rotten,” McGehee said off the mic. “Some are old and alone, and others are more vibrant than most people you’ll ever know … I try not to harp on the negative, but this has been a pretty shitty couple of years.”

This day, like most mornings, she was keeping things playful and fun. It was time for “Definition Friday,” one of her daily listener call-in games — “That’s News to Me Monday,” “Trivial Trials Tuesday” and so on — that are well-loved Breakfast Table traditions.

Each day’s winner gets to pick a number on McGehee’s weekly lottery ticket. If she wins, McGehee shares the loot. It’s not exactly “The Price Is Right.” Her biggest haul has been $250.

By 9:25, no one had successfully guessed the “Definition Friday” word of the day, so McGehee read the clue again: “To throw oneself down heavily, clumsily or in a relaxed manner.”

Moments later, the switchboard lit up with a call from a listener whose voice McGehee immediately recognized.

“Hi, Mary. What’s your phone number?”

McGehee asked. Long pause. “Why aren’t you at the senior center beating somebody in a card game? … Ah, got it. Don’t we all have some damn doctor’s appointment!

I hope this is just a regular thing … Yeah, ‘routine’ is a good word.”

After Buddy Holly’s “That’ll Be the Day” ended, McGehee introduced Mary on the air. The two women chatted about Mary’s recent trip to a casino.

“I do like a card game myself. But my husband always liked the ponies, and he was good at that,” McGehee said.

“So, ‘to throw oneself down heavily, clumsily or in a relaxed manner.’ Whatcha thinking, Mary?” McGehee asked. “Flop!

That’s exactly right.” Another pause, then, “We might all need a little nap later on.

Who knows?”

McGehee’s folksy banter may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying the breadth of her musical knowledge.

Every Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m., McGehee hosts “The Big Band Show,” featuring jazz and dance orchestra music from the 1930s, ’40s and early ’50s.

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JOY RIDE: A LONGTIME LISTENER’S ON-AIR FRIENDSHIP WITH GINNY MCGEHEE I first discovered Ginny McGehee on the AM dial in 2013, while I was helping manage circulation at Seven Days and practically living in my car. I’ve always loved AM radio. Its soothing soft rock and easy-listening style takes the edge off my otherwise anxietyridden life. Nothing relaxes me more than driving leisurely around Vermont, listening to Paul Williams, Rita Coolidge, Hoyt Axton, the Cowsills, Carpenters and Glen Campbell … without irony. Maybe I’m desperately trying to relive 1976 in the backseat of my grandparent’s Plymouth Duster.

I was raised on the AM stations broadcasting out of Pittsburgh and later worked in the industry. But all of my favorite radio heroes — “Chilly Billy” Cardille, “Porky” Chedwick, Ron Lundy, “Cousin” Brucie — had either died or retired.

And, sadly, most of my favorite AM stations had abandoned their classic, syrupy formats for hyper-partisan, aggressive, shock-jock drivel.

Gone were the days — or so I thought — when AM DJs created an authentic, entertaining and reliable environment that made listeners feel like the host was speaking to them personally. When DJs knew their music. That’s a dying art form.

The moment I heard her voice, I knew that Ginny McGehee was the real deal. She had just played a three-second clue for one of her on-air Ginny McGehee games, “Spin-Out Wednesday,” a “Name That Tune”and Jeff Baron type quiz that happens to be my bailiwick. I quickly became a regular, winning often. And listeners who win get to talk with Ginny live on the air.

My first time talking with her was brief. I identified the song, made some chitchat and then a request: “Snowbird” by Anne Murray. After a few weeks of this, Ginny asked me where I worked. “You work for Seven Days?” she replied. “That’s a heck of a newspaper!”

I returned the compliment, and our on-air friendship began. We bonded over our shared Pennsylvania roots; concerts we’d seen; my time working for her late husband, Jim Condon, at WKDR; and whether Michael Bublé’s feet are big enough to fill Frank Sinatra’s shoes. And, because I was driving all over the state, I often reported on where I was, describing the landscape and even providing impromptu traffic reports. Every time we spoke, she wished her “buddy Jeff” safe travels.

Late last year, I asked our editors if we could do a story on Ginny. Ken Picard and I visited her studio in March, and we all naturally hit it off. But one exchange left me rather crestfallen.

Ginny suggested I choose a few tunes to play on-air. My mind suddenly went blank: Where to start? This was like finding a turntable needle in a haystack. My brain scrambled to choose the most sappy, melody-soaked tearjerker from the jukebox in my head. Terry Jacks? Ray Price? Linda Ronstadt? Wait, I had it! “Please Come to Boston’’ by Dave Loggins.

McGehee wrinkled her nose. “Oh, God, you’re kidding me, right?” she protested off mic. “What a piece of shit. It’s just a dirge! I don’t want to depress my audience on a Friday morning!”

Ouch. She had a point and, alas, taste is subjective.

The other morning as I drove in the rain to buy cat food, Jimmy Buffet’s “Come Monday” came on WJOY. Its lovely, tidy verses tumbled around as I left the Winooski rotary, crossed the river and glided toward Patchen Road: “I’ve got my Hush Puppies on, I guess I never was meant for glitter rock ’n’ roll.”

I’m no Parrot Head but I do love that song, and it made me want to call Ginny.

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“I’ve never heard her play something that she doesn’t know something about,” said Najman, who is no musical slouch himself. He hosts the long-running rock and roll history show “My Place,” Saturday nights on VPR, and has been a fixture on Vermont airwaves for 59 years.

If a caller requests, say, a particular song by Count Basie, he said, McGehee might mention that he recorded it on the V-Discs sent to U.S. military personnel during World War II. (McGehee’s cats are named Duke, after Duke Ellington, and Basie.)

Every day, McGehee does her fourhour show solo, with no engineer or support staff. Nevertheless, she repeatedly downplayed her technological acumen. She joked that, as a night owl, she finds the hardest part of her job is

getting out of bed every morning at 4:30 to make it to the studio by 5:30.

But it’s more than just a pot of strong coffee that gets her going.

“Being a DJ … is like a drug,” she explained. “I love what I get to do. One of my college roommates said, ‘It’s the perfect job for you, Ginny. You can keep talking, and no one can get a word in edgewise.’”

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MORNING STAR « P.27 physician. Her mother, a professional singer, performed for American soldiers deploying to World War II and later was a regular soloist at the largest synagogue in Philadelphia, as well as at the city’s First Presbyterian Church.

As a teenager, McGehee was a regular listener to the ’60s DJs she calls “the boss jocks of AM radio.” When she was in middle school, her father took her to visit one of her favorite stations, WIBG, where the DJs gave her a stack of free 45s and LPs. She credits AM radio for her deep knowledge of music.

McGehee attended Ripon College, a small liberal arts college in Wisconsin where “I partied my ass off,” she said.

She also had her first hands-on broadcast experience volunteering at the campus radio station, though she says she mostly recalls doing bong hits in the studio.

Midway through her senior year, she was kicked out for her failing grades. “The ’70s were really brutal,” she joked.

She returned to Philadelphia and worked for a time conducting telephone surveys about everything from paper towels to politics. “I was pretty good at keeping people on the phone,” she said.

And, because a sorority sister had once remarked on her great voice, McGehee enrolled in the American Academy of Broadcasting.

“I always loved music and radio, and my parents were supportive,” she said. “They really wanted to see whether I could get my ass up in the morning at 6 a.m. and get on the train on time.”

On weekends, McGehee played field hockey against other women her age. One day, a teammate mentioned that she knew someone who owned a radio station in the Adirondacks. She offered to put in a good word for her friend.

In 1980, McGehee got her first paid radio gig at WNBZ, then a small AM station in Saranac Lake, N.Y. She worked a split shift: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then 7 p.m. until 10:15 p.m., when the station signed off for the night. McGehee’s broadcasts were a mix of country music, big band numbers, sports, and state and local news. Later, she took over the play-by-play sportscasts of local high school football games broadcast live from the stadium tower.

“That’s what’s fun about small stations.

We did everything — fire calls, obituaries, you name it,” she said.

By 1983, though, she was ready to move up. Najman, who was then WJOY’s program director, said McGehee memorably showed up for her job interview in a short-sleeve blouse, her entire left arm sunburned “bright red like a lobster” from driving with her arm out the window.

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Jim Condon and Ginny McGehee at Fenway Park in 1992

Plenty of young people wanted to work in commercial radio, Najman said, but most were not deeply familiar with the adult contemporary music WJOY played in those days — the music of Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett and the like.

“Enter Ginny McGehee,” he said. “She came with that knowledge, and she was a gift from heaven, as far as I’m concerned … She was one of the best hires I ever made.”

Ginny McGehee (third from left) with Q99 staff in 1985

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Less than a year after McGehee’s arrival at WJOY, the station hired Condon as its news director from a station in Norwich, Conn. Because the Burlington news department already had four reporters, McGehee recalled, the staff was immediately suspicious that Condon was just there to spy on them for management.

“Jim got here and, in a week, he had more friends than anybody,” McGehee said. “They all loved him … That’s the kind of guy he was.”

McGehee and Condon’s relationship took years to blossom, partly because they worked opposite schedules. By the early 1990s, though, their friendship had become a love affair. They married in 1993 and moved to Colchester, which Condon represented as a Democrat for 14 years in the Vermont House of Representatives. The couple’s son, Tom, now works in the entertainment industry in Hollywood.

Condon was a local radio legend in his own right. In 1986, he teamed up with lifelong friend Louie Manno to launch the “Manno and Condon Show,” which aired on WKDR-AM from 1990 to 2000. The duo recorded musical parodies, occasionally with McGehee reading voice-overs and Najman impersonating then-Burlington mayor Bernie Sanders.

In an interview, Manno called McGehee “a living state treasure” and likened her show to his childhood Brooklyn neighborhood, when people would stick their heads out of their apartment windows and talk to each other across the alley.

“The Breakfast Table,” he said, is “a throwback to a time when radio was really important in people’s lives,” not only for getting information but for gauging the vibe of the community.

McGehee, he added, “preserves a connection with the audience for decades, an unbroken connection … That is what broadcasting is supposed to be.”

McGehee’s relationship with her current audience began in 1993, when she was asked to cohost a WJOY morning show with Steve Pelkey, a veteran broadcaster who’d worked in several larger radio markets, including Boston. “The Breakfast Table” was born.

“Steve put the cornball in it. He’s a better joke-teller than I am,” McGehee said. “I can’t tell a joke to save my life.”

The duo cohosted the show until 2000, when Pelkey moved on to another gig. McGehee has flown solo ever since.

Though she doesn’t describe herself as a radio journalist, over the years she’s been on the air when major news stories broke. In 1998 she reported on a devastating ice storm, which briefly knocked the station off the air because it didn’t have a backup generator.

Because the power was still on at her Colchester home, McGehee interviewed then-governor Howard Dean by phone with a remote feed. In the middle of the interview, she recalled, Dean suddenly shouted, “Cut that out!” then asked McGehee if they were live.

“Yes, we are, governor,” she told him.

Evidently, Dean’s cat was drinking water

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out of the Christmas tree stand because its water bowl was frozen solid.

McGehee was also on the air the morning of September 11, 2001, when the first jet hit the north tower of the World Trade Center. Though her show was scheduled to end at 9 a.m., McGehee worked with the station’s news team to gather what little local information was available, such as the scrambling of Vermont Air National Guard jets to New York City.

“You gotta admit, when something big is breaking,” she said, “radio is the place to be.”

Radio was also the place to be during the pandemic. While radio advertising revenue shrank, many sponsors of “The Breakfast Table” either continued their support or returned as soon as possible because they consider McGehee to be family.

Chris Conant, 63, is owner of Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm in Colchester. Claussen’s has been a sponsor of “The Breakfast Table” for more than 25 years, and Conant said he can’t imagine spending his money anywhere else.

Every Tuesday at precisely 8:20 a.m., he said, McGehee calls his cellphone.

No matter what he’s doing or where in the country he’s traveling, Conant will stop to spend five to 10 minutes chatting with her on the air. Often they talk about their families, their respective charitable events or goings-on in Colchester.

“Ginny has this following that is remarkable,” he said. Every week, customers mention that they heard their conversation, he added, which are less like ads than mealtime banter.

“It’s pretty remarkable the conversations we have. We’ve been through a lot together,” he said, noting that both are empty nesters and have lost spouses.

In fact, after founder Bill Claussen, Conant’s business partner of 44 years, died on March 19, Conant was back on the air with McGehee the following Tuesday.

“Ginny and I have this special relationship that is second to none, in my eyes,” he said.

Ginny’s audience and sponsors were there for her, as well, in her own time of crisis and loss. After months of battling esophageal cancer, Condon died on August 23, 2018, at the age of 60. McGehee immediately turned to her radio family for solace.

“Jim passed away overnight, and she came to work the next morning and did the show,” Dubonnet said, noting that it wasn’t out of a sense of professional obligation.

“It’s because the studio is her safety zone, and we are her family,” he said. “Her audience is her family. For her to do that was really something.”

Major life events, happy and sad, are an inevitable part of McGehee’s work.

Sometimes, she said, she’ll play an old song that holds special meaning to a listener, and they’ll call her off the air and talk about a departed spouse.

“That’s one thing about having an older audience,” she said. “I’ve lost a lot of good friends out there over the years.”

At 66, McGehee said she has begun pondering “the R word.”

“I would retire just so I don’t have to get up at 4:30 in the morning,” she said.

“But is it coming soon? I don’t plan on it anytime right away. I still love what I do.”

As McGehee wrapped up her Friday morning broadcast, she ended it with her signature Roy Rogers and Dale Evans tune.

“Hey, ladies and gents, it’s time to say so long, farewell, and get our latest [news] from ABC,” she said. “Do remember, every day is a gift. Open yours today, and we’ll catch you back here on Monday.

Happy trails.” m Jeff Baron contributed reporting.

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Chuck and Jann would like to see the use of the building as a specialty ski and sport shop continue, if possible. Other uses for the building might be a restaurant, furniture store, hardware store, brewery, antique store, or any of many other potential uses.

The building consists of over 18,000 square feet, and it is the desire of Chuck and Jann to lease it as one business, if possible. It could be divided up into 4 businesses, if necessary.

The building is a stand alone structure with great eye appeal. There is plenty of parking for your customers. (Chuck is having the parking lot repaved as soon as possible, and any necessary repairs to the building will be done immediately). Williston Road has a tremendous high traffic count, so potential customers are driving by every minute of every day. There is a big sign out by the road, and the building has extensive outside lighting.

If you have any interest in this great building at this great location, please call Chuck or Jann at 802 734-5885 for more information.

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housands of daffodils will bloom doable. The method also reflected Oda’s next month at a highway visitor gift for beautiful, natural design. Every center in southern Vermont. The spring, the daffodils brighten and enliven flowers are a living the place that welcomes visimemorial to people who died tors and Vermonters to the on 9/11. state at its southern border.

When about 35 volunteers Oda was a visitor when she STORIES gathered at the Guilford Welarrived in this country in 1946, come Center for the planting a 21-year-old traveling on a in October 2001, the question tourist visa from the Netherarose: How do you plant 5,000 “Life Stories” is a lands. She was a Vermonter daffodil bulbs? Phyllis Austin of monthly series when she died on February 3 Shelburne, who spearheaded profiling Vermonters at age 96, holding the hand of the daffodil project, turned to who have recently her daughter Alice Hubbard her friend Oda Hubbard for the died. Know of Lissarrague. someone we should answer.

Oda had lived for 61 years write about? Email “‘Everybody take a handful us at lifestories@ in Shelburne, where she and of bulbs and throw them up in sevendaysvt.com. her late husband, Charlie, the air,’” Oda advised, as Austin raised their four children in a recalled. “‘Wherever they land, that’s concrete house he designed. Her aesthetic, where they should be.’” which Charlie shared, defined the home: In an instant, what might’ve been a European antiques and midcentury daunting gardening project became fun and modern; an Eames chair and an oriental 30

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rug; sparse décor, treasured artwork and vibrant flower gardens.

Oda Waller was born on August 17, 1925, in Hilversum, Netherlands. Her father, Jacob Marinus Waller, was a Dutch engineer who worked in the oil business.

As a college student, he and a friend built a car in the attic of his Amsterdam home and lowered it to the street for a road trip around Europe. Her mother, Caroline Warner Schoverling, was an American from New Milford, Conn.

Jacob and Caroline met on an ocean liner sailing from Rotterdam, Netherlands, to New York City. She was returning home after visiting relatives in Germany; he was headed to the U.S. for work. They were engaged by the time the ship docked in the states and married soon after.

Oda’s older sister, Hannah, was born in California before the family settled in the Netherlands, where Oda was born. She grew up speaking English and Dutch — as

well as German, spoken by the household help. (Oda was still reading books in German and singing Dutch patriotic songs at the time of her death.)

Oda was 14 when the Nazis invaded her homeland in May 1940; her family’s life was profoundly changed. For a short time, Nazi soldiers occupied the Wallers’ house.

During World War II — which Oda called, simply, “the war” — she and her family (like their fellow countrymen) faced hunger.

On occasion, they resorted to eating tulip bulbs.

Oda bicycled to a farm to trade household goods — baby clothes, linens, gold pieces — for food. Yet because her mother

was American, and the U.S. had not yet entered the war, Oda and her family experienced less deprivation and hardship than their relatives and neighbors, according to her youngest child, Jonathan.

“She didn’t go to the labor camps, like other people who were sent off to Germany and suffered terribly,” Jonathan said. Now 56, he remembers his mother taking him to Ottawa when he was a boy to see the flower gardens on the parliament grounds, planted in tribute to Canada for its role in liberating the Netherlands. “She made sure I saw that,” Jonathan recalled.

After the war, the family immigrated to the United States, where they stayed for a time with Oda’s aunt in Rye, N.Y. When her aunt served sandwiches on white bread, Oda told her that she “didn’t have to get out the fancy bread for us,” Jonathan said, recounting a story his mother had told Oda Hubbard (second from left) at the White him. Oda hadn’t eaten white bread for six House with president John F. Kennedy in 1963, as part of a bicentennial celebration for Shelburne years.

In Holland, Oda had studied horticulture. She pursued that field as a land“She thought it was important to scape architecture student at Harvard preserve land and be a custodian of land,” University’s Graduate School of Design. Jonathan said. Oda believed that conservBut she transferred to Harvard’s archi- ing land was simply “the right thing to do,” tecture program, where she met Charlie Alice noted.

Hubbard, her future husband. Though The trust later sold the land, with she stopped her graduate work short a conservation easement, to a farmer. of a degree, Oda remained interested “These early transactions were very and engaged in design and architecture important in building understanding throughout her life. and rapport in the farm community,” said In the 1950s, the Hubbards moved to Darby Bradley, past president of the trust.

Vermont, where Charlie In 1989, Charlie died established his architecof cancer at the age of 67. ture career and the family Oda stayed in their home settled in Shelburne. The another dozen years before couple purchased Maeck moving to a condominium Farm, which had roughly in the Gables at Shelburne.

300 acres, and built their Oda was actively inhome there. They kept their volved in community and land in agriculture, first in family life and lent her dairy and then Charolais design sense and distinct beef cattle imported from aesthetic to civic endeavors France. Alice believes theirs and the projects of friends was the first herd of that and relations. She served breed in Vermont. for more than two decades J ON ATHAN Oda was a strong propoon the Shelburne Historic HU BB ARD nent of progressive educaPreservation & Design Retion, and her involvement in local schools view Commission, to which she brought included being a founding parent of the a “wonderful sense of humor and bright Schoolhouse learning center. She also eyes,” said chair Fritz Horton, a retired volunteered at the Charlotte Pony Club, architect. He noted, as well, that “she did where her kids rode horses. speak her mind.”

“She was very down-to-earth,” Alice “With Oda there, I think applicants felt said of Oda’s approach to motherhood. there was a wise person sitting across the “The whole point was to be outside and table,” Horton said. use our imaginations. You didn’t need to In another volunteer role, Oda decobe entertained.” rated Shelburne Museum for special Oda and Charlie were committed to events and occasions. Her knowledge of land conservation and donated farm- the collection and strong, steady work land to the Vermont Land Trust. The ethic made Oda a “real prize” for the Hubbards gave 186 acres in Shelburne to museum, said her friend and fellow volunthe nonprofit land conservation organiza- teer Barbara Heilman. tion, according to the land trust.

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8v-winjdammer041322 1 4/6/22 12:07 PM When Oda’s friend Sally Wadhams sought her advice on purchasing a house, Wadhams was adamant about one thing: no raised ranch. Yet for 30 years Wadhams has lived happily in the Shelburne raised ranch Oda recommended she buy. Oda saw past the genre to appreciate the home’s lines, light and good bones.

For 30 years, the friends engaged in conversation that was “always interesting, always smart,” Wadhams, 69, said.

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In 2006, their conversation was recorded for StoryCorps, a nonprofit that has recorded and preserved the oral histories of more than half a million people since 2003. Wadhams interviewed Oda in a mobile studio on Church Street in Burlington.

“Oda felt strongly about her history,” Wadhams said. “She always involved her children in that: knowing who their family was, who their relatives are and what their background is.” m

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aul Boffa never expected his newest vocation to draw on his skills as a lifelong musician and homesteader. The guitarist, vocalist and composer has written about 100 folk-rock and children’s songs. On 33 acres just outside Montpelier, he grows vegetables and blueberries. In 2016, a fateful discovery in a New York City department store inspired Boffa to explore a new way to use his creative mind and his nose attuned to scents of the Earth: as a perfumer.

Paul and his wife, Maya Ondine Boffa, were perusing the scents aisle at Bergdorf Goodman that winter when a staffer discovered his capacity to identify fragrances. Years of gardening had heightened his sense of smell.

“I am used to taking in the olfactory experience,” Paul told Seven Days.

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that, just as he composes a song based on one lyric or sound, he can create a perfume based on one scent or emotion, he said.

Like music and gardening, perfume making is an art form that takes tinkering and adjusting to perfect. The way he might deliberate between two or three notes in composing a song, Paul spends time deciding whether another drop or two of an essence would make the perfume better.

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In 2019, the couple launched perfume company Ondine with six scents developed by Paul. Sold at Maya’s hair salon, also called Ondine, on State Street in Montpelier, all of the perfumes are made from water, alcohol and whole-botanical essences, meaning essences that come from all parts of the plant, Paul explained.

By contrast, most commercial perfumes are made with synthetic compounds.

The couple strives to buy essences from organic and wild sources that are sustainable, meaning that no plants are endangered in the process. They seek producers who prioritize soil health, plant viability and a low carbon footprint.

Sustainable packaging is also important to the Boffas, Maya said. The perfume comes in 30-milliliter handblown bottles made in Vermont, and 10and 50-milliliter ones made in Italy. The bottle caps are turned by a woodworker in Scotland.

“We leave a delicate footprint,” Paul said.

Ondine perfumes range from rustic to explosive. One called 44 North combines the essences of honeysuckle, birch bud and oak moss for a scent of “the woods of Vermont,” according to the website.

Inspired by Barr Hill Gin, Juniper offers the essences of ginger, petitgrain, caraway and white fir.

Each Ondine perfume costs $65 for a 10-milliliter (0.34-ounce) bottle, $165 for a 50-milliliter (1.7-ounce) bottle and $200 for a 30-milliliter (1-ounce) handblown

Vermont bottle. The Boffas determine their prices by averaging the costs of the essences: $25 to $600 per bottle, or $100 to $1,000 per ounce, depending on the intensity of the extraction process.

By contrast, a 1-ounce bottle of the classic Chanel No. 5 goes for $345, but Maya doesn’t believe the price of commercial perfume is a helpful comparison. Producing perfumes with synthetic materials is cheap, she said; it’s the advertising fees that jack up the price.

The Boffas aim to reintroduce perfume to people who have written off commercial products due to the use of synthetics, Maya said. “We create it for the wearer so you can feel good — and that can bring you happiness,” she said.

So far, many buyers of Ondine perfumes have been women whose hair Maya styles at her salon. Open Tuesday through Friday afternoons, it’s a rustic space with exposed brick walls. “My clients are more elderly women who live in central Vermont and are not big on glamour and perfume — but have really appreciated these perfumes, surprising themselves,” Maya said.

Paul believes Ondine perfumes appeal to sensuous people. “They are alive in their senses, and they are seeking sensual stimulation for themselves,” he said. “So they are people who also probably appreciate art, good music, good food.”

“I appreciate that Ondine is a completely natural, wildcrafted and organic perfume,” Vivian Infantino, an Ondine perfume wearer from Shelburne, wrote by email to Seven Days. “This is a perfume that’s unique to Vermont and to the ethos of those who sustainably hone their craft and make their products here.”

While a synthetic perfume stays on the skin for nine to 10 hours, sometimes overwhelming any room its wearer enters, the longevity and impact of Ondine perfumes are less intense. They should break down on the wearer’s skin after five to six hours, Paul said.

To expand their market beyond sales at the salon, the couple has traveled to a couple of arts and crafts shows in recent months. Maya found that young women in particular are curious about “adult perfumes” and want to wear something sophisticated, she said.

The Boffas also sell through the Ondine website, launched in fall 2021, but neither is skilled at social media, Maya said, so

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“Like any growing company, we are confronted with how we expand,” Paul noted.

Sometimes they become walking advertisements for their products. A couple of weeks ago, Maya and Paul were wearing one of their scents while on vacation in Vieques, Puerto Rico, when a woman approached them to ask about the perfume. The interaction ended in a sale, and Maya and Paul shipped Sarah Ellison’s perfume to her in Alabama when they returned home. “[I was] drawn to the essence of Ondine before actually experiencing the perfume itself,” Ellison wrote by email.

“After a close encounter with Maya and Paul on a remote island, [I] knew [I] wanted to experience whatever creation they were providing the world.”

The beginning of the pandemic was a turning point for Ondine, the couple said. The daily news of people dying from COVID-19 and the stress on health care workers guided Paul’s creation of

the scent Amphora. A combination of sweet basil, frankincense, cinnamon and myrrh essences, it’s designed to “calm, revive and restore,” the website indicates.

Two years later, Paul and Maya have sold bottles of Amphora at a 30 percent discount to about 20 health care workers.

Some customers have used the perfume both on themselves and on the deceased as a way of “ritually anointing” them, Paul said.

Moving forward, the couple aims to develop wholesale accounts throughout New England, Maya said. “We are trying to grow it to a level that is manageable and satisfying,” Paul added, “and that has enough of a financial return that it is worth it to continue.”

Ondine is one of a small cadre of wholebotanical perfumers, “and that works well for us,” he said. “We are not promoting this glitzy item [that] the perfume industry is typically about.” m

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owntown Barre’s storefronts and stone sculptures always catch my eye on the way through town, whether I’m getting a glimpse of the old Coins & Hobbies shop promising rocketry and railroading or seeing the giant zipper as I zip by. But a new sign — and a prominent stone object — have made me stop twice this month.

Pearl Street Pizza opened in the lefthand side of AR Market in early January.

The restaurant announces its presence in the market’s big front windows with a glowing neon slice of pizza and an impressive Stefano Ferrara Forni brick oven.

The pizza place has a symbiotic relationship with the neighborhood market and deli, which Pete Roscini Colman opened in fall 2020, and with Colman’s

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Vermont Salumi curing facility, which anchors the back of the building.

For several months in 2021, the space now occupied by Pearl Street Pizza was AR Wine Bar. That’s where the new business’ three co-owners — Wilson Ballantyne, Stefano Coppola and Chris Ruiz — were socializing when they decided to team up.

Ballantyne and Coppola met while attending New England Culinary Institute a decade ago. For several years, they casually discussed opening a pizza biz while Coppola ran his nearby Morse Block Deli & Taps and Ballantyne worked at Magic Hat Brewing and Hill Farmstead Brewing. The duo purchased the oven without knowing where they’d put it.

“It was sitting in storage, just stressing us out,” Ballantyne said.

Ruiz moved to Barre from Alabama in

September 2020 and got a job at AR Wine Bar. He’d thought of opening his own bar, but he didn’t want to deal with serving food.

“We’d come in multiple times a week and hang out with Chris, talking about where we could put the [oven],” Coppola said. “One thing led to another, and we asked if he wanted to be our third partner.”

They initially planned to set up shop in the former Soup n’ Greens Restaurant down the road, but that space needed a lot of work. Then Colman brought up the possibility of taking over the wine bar area.

“It was perfect timing,” Coppola said.

They moved the oven out of storage and into the front window of the historic Homer Fitts department store building, which Colman had recently purchased.

In another full-circle twist, the partners

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For our first visit to Pearl Street Pizza, my husband and I drove to Barre without a reservation. We lucked into a seat at the pizza bar, right beside the beautiful blue oven. It was just after 5 p.m. on a Saturday, and if we’d been any later, we never would have gotten what Coppola called “the best seat in the house.”

Our luck quickly ended. The restaurant’s wood-fired Napoletana pizzas and its pan-baked, square, grandma-style pizzas have been equally popular since opening, Coppola said. But there’d been a rush on grandmas that day, and they were sold out.

While we reformulated our plan, we watched a constant flock of 14-inch, lightly charred Neapolitan-style pies fly into and out of the oven. The three pizza makers danced around hot spots and one another, wielding long-handled peels in the compact space.

We started with the meatball al forno ($12) and seasonal burrata salad ($12).

Cheese salad is a trend I can get behind, especially when cream and stracciatella burst from a ball of local burrata over crunchy, pickle-y vegetables. I also never say no to a massive meatball — in this case, a wood-fired one served over rich polenta with red sauce, shavings of ParmigianoReggiano, extra-virgin olive oil and fresh basil.

I eyed the pasta of the week, a rotating special made by head chef Sara Chase, and the dish’s wine pairing. But witnessing the pizza dance had influenced our decision, and we opted for a classic Margherita ($15).

The simple toppings on Pearl Street’s Margherita pack a big punch, including Gustarosso DOP San Marzano tomatoes — the “king of tomatoes,” according to Bronx-based Italian specialty food importer Gustiamo, which supplies them to the restaurant.

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After a two-month closure for renovations, Café Dim Sum will reopen this summer with triple the seats, a dedicated takeout door and an additional menu of shabu-shabu, Japanese-style hot pot.

Café Dim Sum will close at the end of April with the goal of reopening in early July. Lai will do much of the work himself. “I’m a carpenter, too,” he said.

The couple had been eyeing the suite next door in the same building since they learned earlier this year that the previous tenant, Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center, would move.

“It’s been pretty much chaos since we opened,” Lai, 44, said. “We sell out every day. People were waiting two hours for a table.”

The expanded space will allow for dim sum takeout, which has not been available since shortly after the

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All dim sum customers will move down a line of steam tables and coolers, selecting from dishes such as shu mai, sesame balls, char siu bao (roast pork buns) and mango coconut pudding.

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Wilson and I sat down and literally ate the whole can,” Coppola said.

The mozzarella on the Margherita, too, is a prize: It’s from Rogers Farmstead in Berlin, which stopped making the highmilk-fat, yellow, flavor-packed mozzarella during the pandemic. Co-owner Nate Rogers hadn’t planned to bring it back, but Coppola talked him into making it exclusively for Pearl Street.

The 48-hour fermented dough is made with King Arthur Baking’s finely milled ‘00’ Pizza Flour for the traditional Neapolitan style: thin in the middle with a bubbled edge.

“With such limited ingredients, everything has to be the best,” Coppola said.

Pearl Street’s pastas and pies highlight meat and produce sourced from local farms, including Old Soul Farm, Paquet Farm and LePage Farm in Barre, and 1000 Stone Farm in Brookfield.

Ruiz crafts clever cocktail specials each week. On my initial visit, I opted for a fernet and cola ($8) from the standard cocktail menu to cure a twinge of carsickness. Once that revived me, I ordered the special Raining in Kyoto ($13), made with Nobushi Japanese whisky, house sour mix, spiced wine, Japanese bitters and a pinch of salt. It was a surprising take on the classic New York Sour. Pearl Street also serves a Barre City Sour ($12) with Woodford Reserve bourbon, sour mix and red wine.

On my return visit, I opted for a big mug of beer. Pearl Street has two Lukr faucets, the Czech side-pull taps used for pouring lagers. Hill Farmstead’s Mary ($8), a German-style pils, was exactly what I wanted to go with a big ol’ grandma pie.

Popularized on Long Island, grandma pie is now a staple of the vast and varied New York City pizza scene. Pizzerias use the term for everything from thin, crispy slices to thick, almost Sicilian-like pies, as long as they’re square or rectangular rather than round.

Pearl Street’s version is thick — roughly two inches — but not as thick as a traditional Sicilian pie, which has a longer proofing time. To the same flour used for the Neapolitan-style pies, the pizza makers add a bit of wheat flour and house sourdough for leavening instead of fresh yeast.

The 12-by-16-inch grandma pies are cooked in a pan in a standard oven, rather than directly on the wood-fired oven deck like the Neapolitan-style pies. The dough is topped with housemade sauce and a mixture of mozzarella and brick cheese, the Wisconsin specialty traditionally found on Detroit-style pizza.

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fluffy and dense. Picking up a slice is an arm workout.

“We can load that thing up to the point where it weighs 6 or 7 pounds,” Ballantyne said. More toppings cost extra: $3 per full pie for peppers, onions, hot honey or basil; $6 for mushrooms, ricotta, pickled peppers, anchovies, Vermont Salumi house sausage, or cup-and-char pepperoni; $9 for Vermont Salumi bacon; and $12 for prosciutto di Parma.

The plain cheese pie is just $24 — perfect for a crowd with young kids “or teens who are going to crush your pantry,” Ruiz said.

“We’re trying to keep it affordable but also give people an option to really go for it if they want,” Ballantyne added.

We landed somewhere in the middle, putting peppers on the whole thing, house sausage on one half and pepperoni on the other. The tiny, curled-up pepperoni cups get super crispy edges and drips of fat in the middle as they cook.

They’re irresistible, but I also wanted to honor Pearl Street’s shared location with Vermont Salumi. I was thrilled when the sausage curled and cupped exactly the same way.

The pie came cut into eight slices, and I managed to eat two — barely. As I went out the door with a full box of leftover pizza, Ruiz reminded me that the quarter-pie I’d eaten was the equivalent of Pearl Street’s by-the-slice option ($8 for cheese; $10 for pepperoni).

The restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 11 a.m. and offers takeout. “During lunch, we see a lot of people getting a slice and a beer, and we already have our regulars,” Ruiz said. “But we also have families who have a huge going-out night and get four or five pizzas and a bottle of wine for the adults — and everything in between.”

“No matter what your income level is, who you are, where you’re from or what your creed is,” Coppola said, “this is somewhere you can come and enjoy some food and have some good conversation.”

The co-owners are working on adding outdoor seating in the Pearl Street pedestrian walkway, where the restaurant’s entrance is. (AR Market has its own separate entrance on North Main Street.)

They’re also scheming up Sunday brunch, which will feature eggs Benedict served over polenta with focaccia, Vermont Salumi rosemary prosciutto cotto, poached eggs and hollandaise. And, in a stroke of genius, a breakfast sandwich made on a folded grandma slice.

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Three questions for Shy Guy Gelato co-owner Paul Sansone B Y M EL I SSA PASANEN • pasanen@sevendaysvt.com On March 26, Shy Guy Gelato sold its final batches of gelato from its original storefront at the corner of St. Paul and Howard streets in Burlington.

Die-hard fans jumped to preorder pints of honey-lavender, pistachio, peanut buttermilk chocolate chunk and s’more gelato, as well as dark chocolate and raspberry sorbet.

They needed to stock up for the estimated monthlong closure before Shy Guy reopens in its new home at 198 St. Paul Street.

In the thick of construction, gelateria co-owner Paul Sansone carved out a few minutes to chat about the move — and his favorite overlooked gelato flavor — with Seven Days.

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PAUL SANSONE: We moved, basically, out of an old building that was in pretty rough shape. I love the neighborhood. [It’s been] the most supportive neighborhood ever. But you know, there’s only so much money you can dump into somebody else’s building before you just can’t do it anymore.

I hope it brings us more foot traffic. We do so much of our sales in the afternoon and after dinner. After 8 p.m. down on the corner of St. Paul and Howard, there’s not much foot traffic at all.

SD: Will you have more seating, and will you continue to sell only pints in winter and scoops in summer and fall?

PS: For summer, there’s so much nice outdoor seating here. There’ll be a couple spots at the window to sit down inside, and then we’ll probably stick some tables in here for the wintertime, as well.

We’ll definitely still do preordered pints in the winter. I’m hoping it’ll be just busy enough to warrant scooping year-round. Anything to increase revenue in the wintertime is good.

SD: What is the flavor on your whole list that you think is underappreciated, that more people should order?

PS: That’s a tough one. Wow. I’m gonna go with fior di latte. I’m going basic. That’s a sweet milk gelato, very similar to vanilla but without vanilla in it.

When I was a little kid, I only liked vanilla creemees. I was not into chocolate. People always want, like, trash in their gelato, but fior is the good purity. m This interview was edited and condensed for clarity and length.

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Shortly after reopening this summer, Lai said, he plans to launch a new evening menu of shabu-shabu. Diners will cook their own meals in a pot of hot broth set on a burner in front of them. The setup will not be kid-friendly, the chef said.

The name shabu-shabu comes from the Japanese word for “swish,” referencing the quick motion of moving each thinly sliced ingredient through the broth, Lai explained.

Café Dim Sum will offer at least two different housemade broths in one divided pot, with seafood, meat and vegan options to choose from. All come with vegetables and a choice of rice or noodles, plus a base dipping sauce of housemade soy sauce, garlic, chile and toasted sesame oil.

Lai is considering providing a sauce station where customers would be able to customize their sauce with additional ingredients. “If people don’t abuse it,” he said with a grin.

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Jade Le of Pho Hong in the space into which the restaurant is expanding

Canned foods at Mawuhi African Market

Bannerman was very pleased to find a spot so close to her old store. “I like that it’s in the Old North End neighborhood, which has been very good to me,” she said.

The only downside is that the suite within the building is not as visible as her original brightly painted storefront, Bannerman said. A sandwich board out front helps, but “some people don’t see it and drive around looking for me.”

A third tenant, Rachel Collier of the Simmering Bone, will soon occupy an 800-square-foot kitchen in the building. Over seven years of making her broths featuring locally sourced chicken, beef, lamb and veal, Collier has repeatedly run up against the lack of “consistent, reliable production space in the state,” she said.

Collier currently makes two-hour round trips to use a kitchen in Montpelier, but once she resolves some equipment issues, she will have a dedicated kitchen 20 minutes from her home.

“It’s totally a game changer for me,” Collier said. m

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Ameen Idris poked his head in the door of the newly relocated Mawuhi African Market at 336 North Winooski Avenue last Friday with a smile on his face. The young man had also recently moved — from Tennessee to Burlington — and was seeking familiar foods from his native Nigeria, he said.

An internet search had directed Idris first to the market’s former location at 160 North Winooski. There, for more than 14 years, Mawuhi’s owner, Pat Bannerman, offered frozen mackerel and goat meat, dried stockfish, palm oil, Maggi seasoning cubes, and other African cooking staples before she lost her lease when the building changed hands.

With the help of Will Clavelle of Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office, Bannerman eventually found a new spot just over a quarter mile down the street. When she reopened her market in mid-February, it became one of three food-related businesses operating in the freshly renovated building that used to house the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

The current owner of 336 North Winooski is Mike Rosenberg, who bought it in April 2020 to house a production facility for Garuka Bars, the energy bar company he founded in 2011.

Like many Vermont food entrepreneurs, Rosenberg has struggled over the past decade to find affordable commercial kitchen space.

When he first looked at the empty thrift store, “I thought, This is terrible,” he admitted, but he gradually began to see its potential. Still, it needed a lot of work and more tenants to fill the 5,000 square feet of finished space.

“I told Will [Clavelle] I was trying to gather a group of like-minded businesses,” Rosenberg said. He knew there was a need, and “it’s nice to be around other food businesses,” he said.

In November 2021, after a long renovation, the Garuka team started making 3,000 to 5,000 energy bars a week in a 1,200-square-foot facility. Mawuhi occupies about the same amount of space; in addition to food, the store sells other hard-to-find products favored by those of African heritage.

Although Bannerman’s business does not produce food, “Once I met Pat, I couldn’t not rent to her,” Rosenberg said.

JADE LE, daughter of PHO HONG co-owners DAO LE and LAN HONG, confirmed that

her parents bought their restaurant space at 325 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington, along with the two next-door units, from Champlain Housing Trust in mid-March.

food+drink The two neighboring locations, 321 and 323 North Winooski, were previously occupied by Winooski Laundry.

The family plans to expand Pho Hong into 323 North Winooski, but not into the end unit, where their sales agreement stipulates that they continue to operate a laundromat.

Jade Le’s parents opened their popular Vietnamese restaurant in 2008. Le, 41, and one of her sisters work at the family business.

Her mother is in charge of the renovation plan, she said, describing her parents as “excited and scared at the same time.”

On a recent tour of the work in progress, Todd Bechard, contractorowner of Northern Mountain Construction, estimated the project would be completed by late summer and would create an additional dining area of about 480 square feet. The remainder of the restaurant expansion will include an office, second bathroom, larger kitchen and more storage space.

Le was unsure how many seats would be added to the current 24. In expanding, she said, the family will consider limited parking in the area and meeting customer expectations in a challenging economic climate.

Pho Hong will continue to operate normally until close to the end of the renovation, when the brick wall

between the existing restaurant and the addition must come down. At that point, Le said, the restaurant will close for three or four weeks, after which it may reopen for takeout until the renovation is complete.

The Scale Closes Essex Junction Location and Opens Commissary Kitchen PERRY FARR, co-owner of the SCALE

POKÉ BAR with her husband, NEIL FARR,

announced on March 23 that they are closing their second location in Essex Junction. Their original Williston restaurant remains open daily, with expanded delivery service to South Burlington, Richmond, Essex, Essex Junction, and parts of Burlington and Colchester.

In the Scale’s former Essex Junction outpost at 137 Pearl Street, the Farrs have opened a commissary kitchen called FRG KITCHENS, named for their parent company, FARR RESTAURANT GROUP. The Vermont Department of Health-certified kitchen is available for daily and hourly rentals by chefs and food entrepreneurs looking for production space or a pop-up event venue. See frgkitchens.com for more information. m

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ore than a dozen people took to Church Street in front of Burlington City Hall on Monday morning to perform a flash mob dance, some in chairs and some standing. They were students in Sara McMahon’s Movement for Parkinson’s class, as well as their friends and families.

Taiko drummers kept the beat, playing a composition called “Spare Time,” while a street audience of all ages joined in on the dancing — including the youngest onlookers, who came from the Greater Burlington YMCA. The day, April 11, marked World Parkinson’s Day; April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

McMahon started leading her classes at the Flynn eight years ago. In 2012, her husband, Gary Martin, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement.

“The most amazing part of this work is the people you meet,” McMahon said.

“People connect very quickly, and it’s a very close community. They embrace each other. It’s intense.”

She noted that it was especially difficult to lose a class member due to complications from Parkinson’s. Since the program began, it has lost 18 people, she said.

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Sara McMahon dancing with children from Burlington’s YMCA

A retired psychotherapist, McMahon co-owned Main Street Dance Theater in Burlington from the mid-’70s to the mid-’80s, she said. Three years ago, she became a certified Parkinson’s disease dance instructor after studying with Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn.

McMahon now teaches two weekly

Zoom classes to about 30 people and just started a hybrid in-person/virtual class at the Flynn. Before COVID-19, she taught all of her classes in person around the state and witnessed the benefits firsthand, she said.

“Walking into class, the posture would be forward bending; the balance would

be off, and there would be more rigidity in their bodies,” she said of her students.

“Their speech may be a little slurred or slow. By the time the class ended, they’re much more alive inside. They’re more connected aesthetically, and their voices are stronger.”

One of the dancers, Joey Klein, wore an infectious smile throughout Monday’s performance. Klein farmed vegetables at Littlewood Farm in Plainfield from 1987 until Parkinson’s forced him to retire.

“One of the features of Parkinson’s is, it can make you feel like not doing anything at all — sort of immobilized,” Klein said.

“That doesn’t do you any good, and you get stiffer with time.” He said the dance classes “loosen you up and get your rightleft and up-down going.” Nobody cares whether students do the moves exactly right.

McMahon’s husband, Martin, a former taiko drummer, played with the taiko group at the flash mob performance. He said he hoped to shine some light on “the fact that people with Parkinson’s can do a lot of things and that … people should react to people with Parkinson’s as they would react to anybody.”

For the finale of Monday’s performance, the dancers layered themselves into shapes to create a large display called a dance sculpture. Then they formed a community circle while “Imagine” played. McMahon said she hoped the John Lennon song would “send out some healing energy to the world.”

Don Levi, a retired pediatrician, drove from Nashua, N.H., to participate with his wife, Heidi. The couple recently started taking the dance class virtually after hearing about it from a newsletter put out by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where Don goes for Parkinson’s treatment. Heidi, who doesn’t have Parkinson’s, said the classes have increased her flexibility.

After the performance, Don said, “When you have a neurological-type disease that can be progressive, I think so much depends on your attitude, having fun, enjoying other people and trying new things. This is why we’re here.”

INFO Sara McMahon’s Movement for Parkinson’s group will perform with the Mark Morris Dance Group on Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. $25-55. For tickets and to learn more about McMahon’s classes, visit flynnvt.org.

Time Machine Book review: Sanctuary, Vermont, Laura Budofsky Wisniewski

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ob Brown walks 13 miles from Starksboro just to court Bea, a fiery resident of Sanctuary, Vt. “After I saw her beat the rugs in Spring / I’d toss my hat in first / before entering her kitchen,” he says.

Good luck trying to find Sanctuary on a map: It exists solely in the poetic geography of Laura Budofsky Wisniewski. Winner of the 2019 Poetry International Prize and the 2020 Janet B. McCabe Poetry Prize, Wisniewski lives in Hinesburg, where she founded Beecher Hill Yoga. Sanctuary, Vermont, selected by author Katie Ford for the 2020 Orison Poetry Prize, is her first full-length book; Red Bird Chapbooks released her chapbook How to Prepare Bear in 2019.

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living and letting live in God’s pristine wilderness.

Readers who are eager to see literature deconstruct that whitewashed mythos, fret not. Wisniewski proceeds to do just that, presenting a collection of stories designed specifically to air all the Green Mountain State’s dirty laundry.

Instead of affirming the neighborly, abolitionist vision of Vermont history taught in schools, Wisniewski populates her poems with voices speaking of economic subjugation, the forced sterilization of Abenakis, murdered Jewish peddlers and the years when “the Klan sprang up like mushrooms after rain.”

The effect is every bit as delightful as watching someone pop the balloons at a smug birthday party you didn’t want to attend in the first place.

THE EFFECT IS EVERY BIT AS DELIGHTFUL AS WATCHING SOMEONE POP THE BALLOONS AT A SMUG BIRTHDAY PARTY

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The premise of Sanctuary, Vermont recalls the late David Budbill’s Judevine.

Like that locally revered rural poet, Wisniewski creates a fictional small Vermont town and populates it with a shifting cast of characters who tell us their stories in first person.

The book is divided into two sections, “Then” and “Now.” The poetic history of Sanctuary begins in 450,000,000 B.C.E., when the Green Mountains are still forming. “Our Main Street runs the fault line like a scar,” the poet tells us.

After this intriguing prologue, the book zooms ahead to the early 19th century, skipping over the region’s indigenous history and bloody colonial period and landing squarely in what we might call mythical Vermont. That is, the Vermont of hardscrabble farmers

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In “The War of the Rebellion. 1864,” for example, instead of foregrounding the gallantry and sacrifice of Vermont men fighting to end slavery, the poet gives us the perspective of a desperately poor farmer’s wife. “I begged my Frank to decline,” she tells us. Her husband didn’t enlist voluntarily, nor was he drafted; a wealthy citizen paid for Frank to fight in his place. Frank returns with one leg and “not right in his mind,” and every market day, the wife tells us, the rich man who bought his way out of the war “smiles at me / and tips his hat.”

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ast Barnard is a small village where most people know each other, and this time of year it is invariably surrounded by mud.

Dirt roads stretch five miles in any direction from the center of town, and they all turn to a soupy mess during the spring.

Across the state, this mud season has been one for the record books, and many people have gotten stuck. The road conditions are so treacherous that many tow trucks are having trouble traversing the ruts. And in East Barnard, there is no cell service, so you have to walk to your neighbor’s house to ask for help.

An e-newsletter called the East Barnard Village Crier compiles and shares posts from residents with detailed descriptions of the status of the roads and advice for getting in and out of town safely. Started by Virginia Schlabach around 2006, the Crier also shares info about community events and signs of spring, helping

How Not to Get Stuck in the Mud in East Barnard With John Leavitt and The Crier [Episode 662]

locals stay connected throughout the year.

But mud season is when the Crier is most essential. Reports go out daily — and sometimes several times a day — to about 200 people, some of whom are former residents. Virginia died in 2019, and her daughter, Sue Schlabach, took over the Crier and upgraded it with Mailchimp.

This spring the Crier has been in overdrive, keeping residents in the know about which route is the best one to take.

Seven Days senior multimedia producer

Eva Sollberger met up with Sue and her brother, Fred Schlabach, in South Royalton.

Eva’s Prius never would have made the trip into East Barnard, so Fred gave them a lift in his truck over the deeply mucky Broad Brook Road. The trio visited residents John Leavitt and Fran Carbino to find out what makes their town and newsletter so unique during this memorable mud season.

Unstuck: Episode Extras With Eva SEVEN DAYS: Why did you pick this story?

EVA SOLLBERGER: I have been making the “Stuck in Vermont” video series for 15 years and, considering how epic this mud season was, it felt like it was finally time to get stuck in the mud. Every story on social media seemed to involve someone getting stuck. I reached out on Stuck’s Facebook page to ask for story ideas and got a lot of good leads. People also shared their mud stories, video and photos.

Jan Salzman suggested contacting Randy Leavitt in East Barnard. Randy was headed out of town, but he connected me with his uncle John Leavitt and Sue Schlabach of the Crier. I called them both up and decided it would make a great video.

SD: I hear getting to East Barnard was tough.

ES: Getting in and out of East Barnard during mud season can be quite difficult.

Residents plan their trips based on the ever-changing road conditions. As someone who lives in Burlington and drives a Prius, this was hard for me to wrap my head around. We have lots of potholes but not many dirt roads.

Friday was rainy and warm, and Sue was worried the roads might be impassable. That weekend the temps dropped, which help solidify the muddy roads. We planned a Sunday trip, and I drove to South Royalton and met up with Sue and her brother Fred.

Fred is a builder and has a sturdy truck for his work. He drove us to East Barnard on Broad Brook Road and I got to experience the deeply rutted, wet, gloppy road for myself. Honestly, even if I had been driving Fred’s truck, I doubt I could have made it very far in that muck. You need to know how to drive in mud.

SD: John Leavitt told some great stories.

ES: Yes. Our first stop was visiting John Leavitt at Eureka Farm in Pomfret. His family has been there since 1797, and John has been there for 83 of his 86 years — with a brief break when he served in the Korean War. The valley is full of many Leavitts, and Uncle John has amazing memories of life in the area. He also recalls every time someone got stuck in the mud and can tell some colorful stories about the incidents.

John said that the mud was never a problem when he was growing up because all the farmers and the sugarmakers worked from home. So no one was on the roads back then, “chewing them up.” He also read us his poem about mud from 2012, which he published in the Crier. It really was such a treat to meet John, and we all relaxed by his cozy woodstove and listened to his yarns for an hour or so.

SD: The Schlabachs are an interesting family.

ES: The Schlabachs are relative

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newcomers to the area. Fred and his wife moved there in 1995, his parents followed him in 2003, and then his sister Sue and her family arrived. Sometimes small towns get a bad rap for being unwelcoming, but the Schlabachs have been embraced by the residents. Fred jokes that he was quickly asked to volunteer for the fire department.

Both Fred and Sue are artists. Sue and her husband, Ryan Newswanger, beautifully restored their home in the center of town, called the Little Brick. Sue put out calls to people in the Crier to ask for photos and video of muddy roads and stuck cars. And you can see some of the residents contributions toward the beginning of the video. I also included some

stuck-in-the-mud photos from people on my original Facebook post in the end credits.

SD: The end message is great.

ES: When you meet someone like John who has been in the same place for most of his life and has such meaningful memories to share, being stuck really does not sound so bad. Especially when your neighbors have your back and can pick up some groceries for you.

Getting stuck in the mud can be dangerous, though, when the temperature plummets. As reported by VTDigger and others, a VPR host recently had a harrowing experience that resulted in hypothermia and an ICU stay.

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culture Time Machine « P.41 in a poem that also evokes barbed wire at the Dachau concentration camp. We see Cold War duck-and-cover lessons at school; the arrival of hippies and communes in the 1960s; veterans returning from Vietnam with PTSD; the Twin Towers falling; Tropical Storm Irene.

The “Now” section shows us parts of living in Vermont that usually go uncelebrated in poetry. The Tears & Fears Café is a Hopperesque diner that provides both a setting and a recurring motif throughout the book. We also find ourselves at an assisted-living facility, a wood shop, a deer hunt and a dairy farm where undocumented workers elude U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Wisniewski makes effective use of persona poems — written from someone else’s perspective, in the form of a dramatic monologue — to broach difficult subjects and get her points across without railing from a soapbox. Occasionally, however, this strategy can backfire. At several points in the book, the author, who is white, writes from the perspective of Black, Indigenous, Québécois and Latino characters in ways that are well-meaning but don’t quite work.

In “On my Marriage Prospects. 1888,” for example, the poet speaks in the voice of a young Black woman: “I told my Daddy, No, I will not wed / a bag of bones. I do not care / if he is blacker than obsidian.” While poems like these enrich the collection’s array of voices, there’s something that induces queasiness about white poets speaking on behalf of people of color and speculating about their struggle.

Sometimes, too, it’s not clear who is voicing a poem. A few poems later, the speaker describes an attack by the Ku Klux Klan: “Their faces torch lit. / Among them, my own beau, Augustus Bannister.” This poem seems to be depicting the terrorization of a Black family, but the notes in the back of the book indicate that the poem’s speaker is actually of French Canadian descent and Catholic. This makes historical sense, since Catholics were one of the main targets of the KKK in Vermont, but there’s nothing in the poem to indicate this beyond a French spelling of Maman.

These poems have a scavenger hunt aspect, requiring clarifying notes to establish their basic context, and there’s something to be said for making readers do that work. If you weren’t aware that Vermonters with certain backgrounds were forcibly sterilized well into the 1960s, for example, you will be frantically googling by page 13 of Sanctuary, Vermont.

‘THE GREAT FLOOD. 1927’ Here at the bend, Pond Brook has overrun its banks.

A man in a thin black tie and high black boots slogs from shack to shack warning us to seek high ground.

And you with your fine wife, your clean sons, your house of high calm from which you can look down from Buckthorn Hill, you see us, the swamp of our town, the roads tracked out like tears to the farmlands, some by now deep under water, livestock bawling, drowning in rain, rain that kills the air, leaving only itself, more and more of itself.

I can smell your skin on the good quilt, feel your baby swim hard in me as if there were a river that led all the way to the sea.

Copyright 2022 by Laura Budofsky Wisniewski. Reprinted from Sanctuary, Vermont by permission of Orison Books, Inc. All rights reserved.

Wisniewski seems to be aware of the discomfort and tension inherent in voicing others’ experiences. Late in the book, “Her Story” presents the voice of a woman with a Black child, who warns the poet: “don’t make / black and white photography / of the blood fear I feel / for my child’s black body / in this tight white town. / Don’t take my story / for your poetry.”

However, these uncomfortable moments are few and don’t overshadow a book that is otherwise thrilling to read.

The author is most successful in confronting racism when she assumes the voice of a participant in it. “After Watching That Show on DNA and Race,” for example, depicts a white married couple. The husband remarks, “If that was you / had that blood, I’d a never / married you.” The wife, who narrates the poem, is both horrified by her husband’s overt racism and too paralyzed by fear to do anything about it, even when he swerves his “size-matters Chevy” to frighten a Black mother and her baby in a parking lot.

We can’t chalk up the wife’s passivity to pure fear of her husband’s reaction: She also simply doesn’t care.

Or rather, she cares only enough to feel “spun up inside myself, / like feathers in a dryer.” What makes the poem so effective is how Wisniewski sneaks in a hint that this character may be on the verge of changing her life. Those feathers in the dryer have “floated down, / but not into the same old / what-do-I-know shoes.”

There are two ways of dealing with uncomfortable history. We can sweep it all under the rug, or we can take the rugs outside into the sunshine and beat them. Sanctuary, Vermont is a rug beater of a book. m

INFO Sanctuary, Vermont by Laura Budofsky Wisniewski, Orison Books, 64 pages. $16. Wisniewski will read virtually in An Evening With Orison Books Authors on Saturday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., Facebook; and virtually on Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., hosted by Lawrence Memorial Library; preregister at lawrencelibraryvt.org.

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To the Stars

A new sculpture by Christopher Curtis goes the distance B Y PA M EL A POL STON • ppolston@sevendaysvt.com

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towe artist Christopher Curtis is best known for the hundreds of sculptures he’s carved from boulders for nearly half a century. Unearthed from Vermont fields, they’re impressive for heft alone.

But what intrigues Curtis most, he says, are the myriad characteristics of stone created over unfathomable millions of years. In many of his works, the artist pairs geology with geometry, cutting a circular or rectilinear portal right through the rock. The word “timeless” applies even in a contemporary design.

Metal is another story, both historically and materially. And for Curtis it’s also a newer one — that is, using stainless steel not just as a sculptural base but for the entire artwork. The latest case in point: “That Place in the Stars,” currently but briefly installed at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe.

The elegant abstract sculpture consists of a spire swooping 24 feet high and a horizontally bisecting arch, 21 feet wide, that tucks slightly around the vertical piece. Though somewhat suggestive of a bow and arrow, “That Place” eludes literal interpretation. Rather, viewers might find that the work’s dynamic contours and skyward thrust evoke hope or optimism — or perhaps an exit from this troubled planet. The work’s title certainly implies a constellational aspiration.

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“That Place in the Stars”

Installing "That Place in the Stars"

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the design is the triangular basis [of the forms],” he says. “The twists and curves add some sexiness to it.” Indeed, none of the surfaces is flat; this streamlined work is somehow voluptuous.

However anthropomorphized, the gracefulness of Curtis’ latest piece demonstrates metal’s capacity to assume any shape an artist can imagine and design — in this case, computer-aided. Though it actually weighs about 2,700 pounds, the sculpture appears paradoxically light, maybe even aerodynamic.

As it happens, “That Place in the Stars” doesn’t just look ready for takeoff; it’s about to embark on a journey to a site halfway across the U.S. The sculpture’s final destination is the garden of a collector in Tulsa, Okla., who commissioned it. Along the way, Curtis will assemble and display the work in several other venues for a few days each: PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, N.Y.; the Public Market in Rochester, N.Y.; the Wade Oval in Cleveland, Ohio; and the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa.

Handily, the two pieces of “That Place” come apart for transport. Just as importantly, Curtis invented a rack specifically for this sculpture that will safely hold it on a flatbed trailer without marring its softly burnished finish. He also has devised a system for assembling, taking apart and loading the piece by himself. A remote control is involved, Curtis reveals — yet another tool he’s adopted in his evolving life as an artist.

“You have to keep spending more money on yourself,” he says. “All those tools enable experimentation and play, and eventually design and execution. You can only do it if you have the tools.”

When Curtis returns from Oklahoma in May, he’ll begin to prepare for another significant journey three months later: cleaning out a studio in which he’s worked for 40 years. “I’ll have a ‘weird stuff’ sale,” he promises.

The studio, which holds many a stone and tool, is in the back of the former West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park off the Mountain Road. Curtis operated it for 20 years with his wife, artist Tari Swenson,

ART SHOWS

NEW THIS WEEK burlington

f ‘DEEP THAW’: Works by students including games, videos on a variety of subjects, a set of outfits and more. Reception: Monday, April 18, 5-7 p.m. April 18-May 1. Info, 865-8980. Champlain College Art Gallery in Burlington.

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before selling to an out-of-state owner.

When the gallery closed for good in 2019, adjacent business Stowe Cider took over the space. Curtis says his five-year lease on the studio is now coming to an end and he’ll relocate to a workspace in Barre.

“The new studio is not conducive to large stone,” says the artist, who is 70.

“But the reality is, I’m not getting any younger. I don’t mind jobbing out the hard work — for example, with DMS [Machining & Fabrication],” which manufactured “That Place.” “Generally speaking, I’m looking for more gentle ways to accomplish things.”

Regardless of medium, Curtis observes that any artist just wants their work to be seen. He sums up his cross-country tour like this: “Long ago my mother, who was influential in my art development, would ask me what I was going to do to contribute to the well-being of the world … I thought the best contribution I could make would be to the aesthetic of the world.” m

INFO “That Place in the Stars” is on view through April 15 at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe and at christophercurtis.com.

VIEWERS MIGHT FIND THAT THE WORK’S DYNAMIC CONTOURS AND SKYWARD THRUST

EVOKE HOPE OR OPTIMISM.

Christopher Curtis with his sculpture “That Place in the Stars”

f AMBER FOLLANSBEE, TREY HANCOCK & FRANK TAMASI: Drawings, paintings and mixed-media installation art by the fine-art students. Reception and artist talk: Thursday, April 21, 3 p.m. April 18-May 15. Info, phillip.robertson@northernvermont.edu.

Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

POP-UP BENEFIT FOR UKRAINE RELIEF: Jewelry, glass, paintings, cards and other handmade items have been donated by local makers to benefit Amurtel and Project Harmony; 100 percent of sales will aid the nonprofit organizations’ on-site relief efforts. April 18-25. Info, brooke@sugarbushre.com.

Vee’s Flowers and Garden Shop in Waitsfield.

middlebury area

HANNAH BUREAU: “Open Air,” new paintings by the Vermont artist. April 15-June 1. Info, 989-7419.

Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls.

outside vermont

f ‘THE THING WITH FEATHERS’: Works by 19 visual artists and poets who responded to the question, “What brings you light and lifts you up?” for an exhibition in collaboration with West Central Behavioral Health and inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope.” Community poetry reading: Saturday, May 14, 3-5 p.m. April 15-May 21. Info, 603-448-3117.

AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ART EVENTS ‘21ST CENTURY PUBLIC SQUARES: WHEN ART MEETS HISTORY’: The Henry Sheldon Museum presents Ric Kasini Kadour in a Zoom talk about how artists can use historic sites, collections and archives to make work that contributes to civic discourse and heal social divisions. Part of the series “Elephant in the Room: Exploring the Future of Museums.” Register at henrysheldonmuseum.org.

Online, Wednesday, April 13, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2117.

ARTIST TALK: DANIELLE KLEBES: The painter discusses her work, which explores and disrupts ideas of gender norms and social expectations, in conjunction with a current exhibit. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H., Thursday, April 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-448-3117.

f CITYWIDE ARTS FESTIVAL: Stores, banks, restaurants, the library and other businesses display works by local artists. Art walk: Thursday, May 26, 6:15 p.m., followed by silent and live auction, 7 p.m., at Vergennes Opera House. Various Vergennes locations, Friday, April 15-Friday, May 6. Info, 388-7951.

‘DARK GODDESS SPEAKS’: Photographer and poet Shanta Lee Gander and UVM dance faculty Millie Heckler, along with student performers, present an evening of storytelling and performance in conjunction with Gander’s current exhibition, “Dark Goddess: An Exploration of the Sacred Feminine.” Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, Burlington, Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750.

JAMES BUCK: “Visualizing the War in Ukraine,” a slide presentation by the Vermont photojournalist from his recent trip to the region. Also can be viewed via Zoom. Register at burlingtoncityarts.org. BCA Center, Burlington, Wednesday, April 13, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

OPEN STUDIO FRIDAYS: Wind down from your week with a self-initiated project or activity — from art to writing to reading — in the companionable company of others online. Details at poartry.org. Online, Friday, April 15, 6-8 p.m.

Free, donations appreciated. Info, poartryproject@ gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO NIGHT: Staff, studio artists and residents show their works to the public. Masks are required indoors. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Thursday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 373-1810.

VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK: KATE ADAMS: Inclusive Arts Vermont presents a discussion with the artist via Facebook Live; part of the nonprofit’s “Masked” series showcasing works by Vermont artists with disabilities. Online, Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m.

Info, info@inclusiveartsvermont.org.

WEBINAR: CONTEMPORARY QUILTS: Curator Katie Wood Kirchhoff highlights Shelburne Museum’s extensive collection of decorative bedcovers and its ties to the contemporary works featured in the upcoming exhibition “Maria Shell: Off the Grid.” Register at shelburnemuseum.org. Online, Wednesday, April 13, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3346.

WORKSHOP: ‘THE DELIGHT OF LISTENING’: The Vermont Folklife Center’s Sasha Antohin and digital storyteller Mary Wesley show participants how to record stories of love and delight through oral history interviews, in conjunction with Yvette Molina’s current exhibit, “Big Bang Votive.” Limited space; register at brattleboromuseum.org. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m. Info, 257-0124.

ONGOING SHOWS burlington

ARTWORKS AT UVMMC: Oil paintings and watercolors by Susan Bull Riley (Main Street Connector, ACC 3); acrylic and ink paintings by Mike Strauss (Main Street Connector, BCC and Patient Garden); acrylic paintings by Brecca Loh (McClure 4); and acrylic paintings by Michelle Turbide (Pathology hallway, ACC 2). Curated by Burlington City Arts. Through May 31. Info, 865-7296. University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

CAITLIN LA DOLCE: “Overgrowth,” drawings and paintings that explore the complex relationship between science and the natural world and examine bizarre, plantlike creatures. Through May 7. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

‘COURAGE TO REMEMBER: THE HOLOCAUST 19331945’: An exhibit from the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County composed of 40 panels on the Nazi Holocaust. Through May 1. Info, 863-3403. Fletcher Free Library in Burlington.

CVOEO FAIR HOUSING: Informational panels about inclusive housing and the importance of home, illustrated by Corrine Yonce. Through April 29. Info, 865-7296. Burlington City Hall.

‘DARK GODDESS: AN EXPLORATION OF THE SACRED FEMININE’: An exhibition of photographs by Brattleboro-based Shanta Lee Gander that employ ethnography and cultural anthropology to consider the meaning of the male gaze and the ways society confines females. Through December 9. ‘UNPACKED: REFUGEE BAGGAGE’: A multimedia installation by Syrian-born, Connecticut-based artist and architect Mohamad Hafez and Iraqi-born writer and speaker Ahmed Badr. The miniature sculptures of homes, buildings and landscapes ravaged by war are embedded with the voices and stories of real people.

Through May 6. Info, 656-0750. Fleming Museum of Art, University of Vermont, in Burlington.

DOUGLAS BIKLEN: Abstract fine-art photographs by the Vermont-based artist and author. Lorraine B.

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Good Room. Through June 15. ERIC AHO: “Headwater,” monumental paintings that capture the Vermont artist’s sensory experience of nature reconstructed through memory and invention.

Through June 5. Info, SARAH TRAD: “What Still Remains,” an exploration of personal and cultural identity using single- and multi-channel video and textile installations by the Philadelphia-based Lebanese American artist. Through June 5. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

‘FOOL ME ONCE’: A group show featuring works that utilize different mediums than the artists are used to, are made with the nondominant hand, show off mind-altering content or were entered under a false name. Through May 21. Info, spacegalleryvt@gmail. com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington.

‘GREEN DOOR STUDIO TAKES OVER ARTSRIOT’: Paintings by Nicole Christman, Steve Sharon, Scottie “SK” Raymond and Will Clingenpeel, members of the 20-year-old South End art space. Through April 30.

Info, 540-0406. ArtsRiot in Burlington.

MALTEX ARTISTS: New works by James Vogler, Myles Moran, Kathleen Grant, Nancy Tomczak, Kristina Pentek and Bear Cieri, in the hallways.

Through August 31. Info, 865-7296. The Maltex Building in Burlington.

MELANIE BROTZ: “Water = Life,” paintings by the Burlington artist that express appreciation for water and honor our connection with the bodies of water around us. Through April 30. Info, 540-6400. City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington South End).

PIEVY POLYTE: “Cloud Forest,” paintings by the Haitian-born, Vermont-based artist; sales benefit his community in Peak Macaya, Haiti. Through April 20.

Info, jasmine@thekarmabirdhouse.com. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

chittenden county

‘100+ FACES OF WINOOSKI’: Daniel Schechner of Wishbone Collective photographed more than 150 residents in conjunction with the Winooski Centennial Celebration. The collection can also be viewed online. ‘MILL TO MALL: HISTORIC SPACE REIMAGINED’: An exhibition that tells the story of the public-private partnership that enabled the preservation and rebirth of a formerly derelict industrial building into a shopping center. Visitors are encouraged to add personal memories of the space to the community recollections. Through July 29. Info, legacy@winooskivt.gov, 355-9937. Heritage Winooski Mill Museum.

BARBARA LANE AND BRENDA MYRICK: A motherand-daughter exhibition of paintings in acrylic and watercolor. Through May 31. Info, 458-1415. Charlotte Senior Center.

ETHAN LI: “The Fragments That We Lost,” artworks by the SMC art and design student. Through April 15.

Info, bcollier@smcvt.edu. McCarthy Art Gallery, Saint Michael’s College, in Colchester.

‘EYESIGHT & INSIGHT: LENS ON AMERICAN ART’: A virtual exhibition of artworks that illuminates creative responses to perceptions of vision; four sections explore themes ranging from 18th-century optical technologies to the social and historical connotations of eyeglasses in portraiture from the 19th century to the present. Through October 16.

‘IN PLAIN SIGHT: REDISCOVERING CHARLES SUMNER BUNN’S DECOYS’: An online exhibition of shorebird decoys carved by the member of the ShinnecockMontauk Tribes, based on extensive research and resolving historic controversy. Through October 5.

‘OUR COLLECTION: ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB, EDITH HALPERT AND FOLK ART’: A virtual exhibition that celebrates the friendship between the museum founder and her longtime art dealer, featuring archival photographs and ephemera, a voice recording from Halpert, and

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Through May 1. Info, info@ thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier.

Do you have a stash of albums but don’t actually play them anymore?

STEPHANIE KOSSMANN: “Living Space: Portraits Through Appreciative Inquiry,” paintings of trauma survivors, Nuquist Gallery. VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: Central Vermont and Northeast Kingdom members of the association exhibit their paintings, Contemporary Hall. Through May 12. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier.

Wonder why you’re still carting those heavy records around but can’t quite let go? You might take inspiration from Katherine Clarke Langlands. The Stowe-based artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and sculptures has applied her joyful palette to — wait for it — melted vinyl. Melted just enough, that is, to cut and shape the material into tiny sculptures she calls “visual rhythms.”

That’s also the name of her current exhibit at Minema Gallery

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in Johnson. In the one-room venue, Langlands has scattered the

2022 LEGACY COLLECTION: An exhibit of works by 16 distinguished New England landscape artists plus a selection of works by Alden Bryan and Mary Bryan. Through December 24. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

little, colorful shapes on the walls, attached with magnets. Joining them in the exhibition are painted bits of found driftwood — she calls them “Drifts” — and “line paintings” that she makes with a scraping tool and a brush. The parallel lines suggest the grooves on a vinyl record, she explains in an artist statement, making the 2D and 3D works aesthetic cousins.

In truth, Langlands makes her mini sculptures from albums that are “usually scratched and beyond repair.” Or, as she puts it, they’re “beloved but partially obsolete objects.” But if your 1984 Purple Rain LP isn’t quite ready for melting, no judgment.

“Visual Rhythms” is on view through May 7. quotations pulled from the women’s extensive correspondences. Through February 9, 2023. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum.

‘FERAL STITCHING: FOUR ARTISTS GO WILD’: Sarah Ashe, Janet Fredericks, Kari Hansen and Lily Hinrichsen, painters who began a weekly exploration of textiles a year ago, show the results of their individual and collaborative creations. Through May 7. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne.

‘THE GIFT OF ART’: An off-season exhibition featuring a changing collection of artworks. Open by appointment or during special events. Through April 30. Info, 434-2167. Birds of Vermont Museum in Huntington.

HOWARD CENTER ARTS COLLECTIVE: Sixteen members of the collective address the theme “Arrival and Departure” in a variety of mediums. Skyway.

SAM MACY: Shadow box wood constructions. Gates 1-8. Through June 1. Info, 865-7296. Burlington International Airport in South Burlington.

LISA BALFOUR & KELLY O’NEAL: Acrylic paintings (Merrill Community Room) and photographs exploring place (Pierson Room), respectively. Curated

by Burlington City Arts. Through June 15. Info, 865-7296. Pierson Library in Shelburne.

VERMONT COMIC CREATORS GROUP: Cartoons and comic art by members, along with items from the vintage cartoon collection of Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr. Through April 24. Info, 899-3211. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho.

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APRIL & MAY EXHIBITS: Works in a variety of mediums including watercolor, oils, charcoal and colored pencil by Carolyn Zuaro, Heather Snyder and Lynn Spencer. Through May 29. Info, 279-5048. ART, etc. in Northfield.

BRAD LUTZ: Colorful illustrations that explore multiple dimensions and patterns. Through April 30.

Info, 225-6232. Filling Station in Middlesex.

‘THE CATAMOUNT IN VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the feline symbol of Vermont through the

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lenses of art, science and culture. Through May 31. ‘VOICES OF ST. JOSEPH’S ORPHANAGE’: An exhibition documenting the abuse of children who lived at the former Catholic Diocese-run orphanage in Burlington, and the stories of former orphans that led to changes in child-protection laws. Through July 30. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

‘DRIP’: A group exhibit of installations and 2D artwork exploring water issues. Main Floor Gallery.

CHARLES LYSOGORSKI: “City Scenes,” drawings by the Vermont artist. Third Floor Gallery. DEBORAH BARNWELL: “Of Fire and Rust,” mixed-media artworks. Second Floor Gallery. Masks required.

Through April 30. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre.

JAN GHIRINGHELLI: Paintings, prints and note cards by the central Vermont artist. Through May 11. Info, 479-0896. Espresso Bueno in Barre.

‘LET’S COLLAGE ABOUT IT!’: A community exhibition of contemporary collage art featuring Kristin Bierfelt, Liz Buchanan, Katherine Coons, Anne Cummings, Elizabeth Dow, Ren Haley, Holly Hauser, Lily Hinrichsen, Jean Kelly, Jess Quinn, Rachel Marie Rodi, Cariah Rosberg, Anne Sarcka, Peggy Watson and Olivia White. Curated by Quinn. Through April 15.

Info, jess@cal-vt.org. Center for Arts and Learning in Montpelier.

‘THE MATTER OF LOSS: HOLDING SPACES’: An exhibition that explores resilience and loss: collages that pay homage to victims of COVID-19 by Daryl Burtnett, and house forms in a variety of mediums

by Axel Stohlberg. Through May 8. Info, 224-6827.

The Susan Calza Gallery in Montpelier.

PRIA CAMBIO: “Warmth for You, Right Now,” paintings, drawings and collage. Sales benefit Studio Place Arts programs. Through April 30. Info, 479-7069. Morse Block Deli & Taps in Barre.

SHOW 48: Artworks by Sam Thurston, James Secor, Kathy Stark, Ned Richardson, Elizabeth Nelson, Richard Moore, Michelle Lesnak, Hasso Ewing, Marjorie Kramer, Melora Kennedy, Chris Jeffrey, Glen Coburn Hutcheson, Alice Dodge, Monica DiGiovanni, PJ Desrochers, Cheryl Betz, Daryl Burtnett and more.

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‘THE ART OF THE GRAPHIC’: Eight displays of snowboards that let viewers see the design process from initial conception to final product; featuring artists Scott Lenhardt, Mark Gonzalez, Mikey Welsh, Mishel Schwartz and more. Through October 31. Info, 253-9911. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe.

KATHERINE CLARKE LANGLANDS: “Visual Rhythms,” a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures made from driftwood and recycled vinyl records. Through May 7. Info, kyle.minemagallery@gmail.com. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

‘MASKED’: Visual artwork by 22 Vermont artists with disabilities; each piece is the artist’s creative expression of the title, which arose early in the pandemic. Presented by Inclusive Arts Vermont.

On view by appointment. Through April 14. Info, 760-4634. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

f NICHOLAS WOLFF: “Mental States,” work by the media arts student. Reception and artist talk: Thursday, April 14, 3 p.m. Through April 14. Info, phillip.robertson@northernvermont.edu. Susan Calza Black Box Gallery, Visual Arts Center, in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

‘TRANSITIONS’: A group exhibition featuring textile-inspired works by members of the Surface Design Association. Through April 30. Info, 244-7801.

Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

f ‘VISIONS IN OIL’: Paintings by 22 artists working in the oil medium in various styles and techniques.

Reception: Saturday, May 14, 1-5 p.m. Through May 14. Info, 496-6682. The Gallery at Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield.

middlebury area

ALICE ECKLES: “Come What May,” floral, abstract and landscape paintings and wearable art. Through April 30. Info, 310-9364. Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury.

HANNAH SESSIONS: Landscapes and barnyard scenes by the Vermont farmer and painter. Through April 30. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes.

‘ITTY BITTY: TINY TEXTS IN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS’: Books from the 17th to 21st centuries that measure between 1.8 and 10 centimeters, from religious manuscripts to cookbooks, children’s books to Shakespeare. Visitors are not currently allowed in the library but may view the works online at go.middlebury.edu/tinybooks.

Through May 31. Davis Family Library, Middlebury College.

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‘OF A NATURALE NATURE’: A live snow-season sculptural exhibition that explores curious contrasts and connections of human with nature as shaped by a sixtysomething female artistic observer. Leashed dogs welcome; weather dependent. Text ahead.

Through April 18. Free. Info, 377-3376. Robert Frost Interpretive Trail in Ripton.

‘TOOLS OF THE TRADE’: A group exhibition featuring works that honor the process of crafting fine art, and the tools themselves, by Tom Dunne, Kate Gridley, Duncan Johnson and Peter Kirkiles. Through April 26. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

champlain islands/northwest

‘FORM AND FUNCTION: WE ARE THE VESSEL’: Three collections with stories to tell: tea bowls by Jeanne Claire Bisson, weavings by Diane Elliott Gayer and 1940s clay pots from the Southwest. Through May 22. Info, 355-2150. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

upper valley

‘INVENTORS & INNOVATORS’: Original patents, drawings, portraits, machines and tools, primarily focused on those makers in the Machine Tool Hall of Fame.

Through April 25. Info, 674-5781. American Precision Museum in Windsor.

JES RAYMOND: “What I Owe to Wonder,” block prints.

Through April 30. Info, 360-918-2202. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction.

KATHY FISKE: “Potpourri,” paintings, drawings and prints by the local artist. Through April 30.

Info, 457-2295. Norman Williams Public Library in Woodstock.

f MARGARET LAMPE KANNENSTINE: Paintings

focused on the Ottauquechee River by the Vermont artist. Meet the artist: Saturday, April 23, 3-5 p.m.

Through June 30. Info, 359-3194. Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee.

‘MATHEMATICIANS MADE VISIBLE’: A series of block-print portraits of contemporary mathematicians, promoting a more diverse population in the field of math. Learn more about the educational mission at kitchentableprinter.com. Through June 1. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction.

MIYA TURNBULL: “Face to Face,” self-portrait masks by the Nova Scotia-based artist. Through May 1. Info, 347-264-4808. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.

northeast kingdom

CHUCK TROTSKY: “Technologia Informatio,” acrylicon-panel paintings that play with images from popular culture, along with smaller mixed-media paintings using hand-cut stencils. The “imaginary” artist is the alter ego of St. Johnsbury artist Ben Barnes. Through April 23. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury.

ISA OEHRY: “Through the Window,” whimsical portraits of farm animals looking out of their barn windows. Through May 20. Info, 525-3366. The Parker Pie Company in West Glover.

‘A LIFE IN LISTS AND NOTES’: An exhibition that celebrates the poetic, mnemonic, narrative and enumerative qualities of lists and notes. The objects on display span myriad creative, professional, bureaucratic, domestic and personal uses of lists through the ages. Through May 31. Info, 626-4409.

The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover.

SOPHIA BETTMANN-KERSON: “Being pushed by angels,” watercolor pencil drawings. Through April 30. Info, 522-5280. Hardwick Inn. SPRING STUDENT ART SHOW: Artworks from students in the seven schools of Kingdom East District. Through April 30. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville.

brattleboro/okemo valley

ANNE SPALTER: “The Wonder of It All,” the museum’s first-ever exhibition of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), featuring themes of travel, exploration, outer space

and the unconscious mind by the pioneering digital artist. Through June 12. DELITA MARTIN: “Between Worlds,” a yearlong installation in the museum’s front windows that reimagines the identities and roles of Black women in the context of Black culture and African history. Through May 31. LOUISA CHASE: “Fantasy Worlds,” a survey of the late artist’s work, including sculpture, drawing, painting and prints from her 40-year career. Curated by Elissa Watters.

Through June 12. M. CARMEN LANE: “(í:se) Be Our Guest/Stolen,” new experimental silkscreen prints based on the personal histories of displacement and dispossession in the African American and Native artist’s family. Curated by Mildred Beltré Martinez.

Through June 12. MILDRED BELTRÉ MARTINEZ: “Between Starshine and Clay,” a diverse selection of work including drawing, textile and installation that speaks to the complexity of a Black, ethnic, gendered experience. Curated by Mara Williams. Through June 12. ROBERT VISANI: “Form/Reform,” digitally modeled DIY cardboard slave kits that reexamine art historical imagery depicting the institution of American chattel slavery. Curated by David Rios Ferreira. Through June 12. SACHIKO AKIYAMA: “Through Lines,” wall reliefs and mixed-media figurative sculptures invoking a variety of cultural traditions. Curated by Mara

Williams. Through June 12. YVETTE MOLINA: “Big Bang Votive,” egg tempera paintings of objects that have brought people delight, such as cake, a bicycle, a tent, based on listening to their stories. Curated

by Sarah Freeman. Through June 12. Info, 257-0124.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

JULIA ZANES: “Household Objects,” new paintings inspired by the first publication of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Through May 9. Info, 387-0102. Next Stage Arts Project in Putney.

LYDIA KERN: “Passages,” a multimedia exhibition including wall pieces, video and sculptural installations in doorways. Through June 25. Info, jamie. mohr78@gmail.com. Epsilon Spires in Brattleboro.

SPAULDING DUNBAR: A photo-poetry exhibition featuring original prints taken on Anjali Farm, along the New England coastline, and while visiting family in India, sharing tales of cycles, rhythms, connections and common realities. Through May 7. Info, 508-2374046. Canal Street Art Gallery in Bellows Falls.

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ART FROM THE SCHOOLS 2022: Drawings, paintings and sculptures created by preK-12 students from

CALL TO ARTISTS 2022 PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT-OUT: The theme for this year’s competition is “Reflections.” First-place winner gets a solo show at Axel’s in 2023. Two entries per photographer. Rules and details at axelsgallery.com/news. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery, Waterbury. Through October 8. $20. Info, 244-7801.

‘ABLUTIONS’: The museum is seeking items for its 2022 exhibition featuring the act of bathing or washing the body and the implements and tools associated with it. All manner of contributions will be considered, from vessels and bathing implements to narratives about purification rituals. Contact Clare Dolan about donations or volunteer installation workdays in May through museumofeverydaylife. org. The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover. Through May 10.

ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS FOR UKRAINE RELIEF: Makers who want to support Ukrainian refugees, consider donating artwork for a pop-up shop April 18 to 25. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit Amurtel and Project Harmony for their on-site relief work. Please mark your work with a suggested retail price. Email brooke@ sugarbushre.com for details.

Deadline: April 15. Vee’s Flowers and Garden Shop, Waitsfield.

Info, brooke@sugarbushre.com.

‘AS WE TILT TOWARDS THE SUN’: Artists are invited to submit work in themes related to Solstice, time, process, change or new beginnings. Juried by Janie Cohen, director of the Fleming Museum of Art at the University of Vermont. Details and application at avagallery.org.

Deadline: May 9. AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, N.H. Info, 603-448-3117.

BCA COMMUNITY FUND: The Burlington City Arts Community Fund provides grants of up to $3,000 for Burlington-based practicing artists, creative professionals or small arts organizations to create or advance projects that engage and benefit Burlington’s community. Find details and application portal at burlington cityarts.org. Deadline: April 25.

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BTV MARKET: Applications are open for creative vendors of all stripes to be a part of the outdoor art market in Burlington City Hall Park from June 4 to October 1.

Registration at burlingtoncity arts.org. Deadline: April 26.

Online. Info, 865-7166.

CHELSEA ARTS ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL: Artists, artisans and food vendors are welcome to apply to this Labor Day weekend event.

Deadline: August 1. Details at chelseavt-arts.com. Online.

Info, chelseaartscollective @gmail.com.

DIGITAL CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM: The VAC has launched a new grant program to address the digital divide, thanks to $1.15 million in funding approved by the Vermont legislature last year to help build the virtual capacity of Vermont cultural organizations.

The council is now accepting applications for organization grants and collaborative grants, which aim to support Vermont’s arts and culture communities by providing skills, equipment and expertise to serve their audiences and community.

Apply at vermontartscouncil. org. Deadline: April 20. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier.

FAIR HOUSING MONTH ART CONTEST: Arts So Wonderful and the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO invite artists

to submit work that answers the following question, “What makes a thriving, inclusive community?” Open to all ages; cash prizes for youth and adults. Submission details and drop-off dates at fairhousing monthvt.org. Online. Through April 24. Info, contact@ artssowonderful.com.

GREEN MOUNTAIN WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION: Mad River Valley Arts seeks entries for the 10th edition of this annual show in the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield, held June 19 to July 23. Submission form at onlinejuriedshows.com (scroll down). Deadline: April 22.

Online. Free. Info, 583-2224.

LADYBROAD LEDGER: Vermont’s free femme alt comics newspaper seeks submissions from Vermontbased lady-identifying, lady-presenting or ladyadjacent cartoonists for the September issue. All subjects welcome, including fiction, nonfiction and autobio. Find submission info at ladybroad ledger.com. Deadline: June 1.

Online.

SOCIAL JUSTICETHEMED PROJECT: The Chandler is accepting proposals for a $4,000 artist-in-residence project grant to be awarded to a single artist or pair of artists in collaboration with community members for the Vermont Social Justice Festival in July.

Details at chandler-arts.org/ vsjf. Deadline: April 15. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph.

Info, vsjf@chandler-arts.org.

SPRING 2022 JURY APPLICATION: The gallery and nonprofit organization is accepting applications for new exhibitors, reviewed by a professional jury.

Details at froghollow.org.

Deadline: May 15. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery, Burlington. Free. Info, froghollowdaniel@gmail.com.

more than 20 area schools and homeschools.

Through May 1. SPRING MEMBER EXHIBITION: SVAC artists and members of the Vermont Watercolor Society exhibit works in a range of mediums including painting, photography, textile, wood, glass and more. Through May 22. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

‘PARKS AND RECREATION’: An exhibition of paintings past and present that explores the history and artistic depictions of Vermont’s state parks and other formally designated natural areas. Contemporary works on loan from the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Through November 6. MARION HUSE: “Picturing Pownal,” paintings and silk-screen prints by the artist (1896-1967) whose successful career spanned 40 years, and who maintained a studio in Pownal. Through June 22. THE STUDENT ART SHOW: Artwork in a variety of mediums by students at Mt. Anthony Union High School, Southwest Tech, Grace Christian School, the Vermont School for Girls, Hoosac School and Hoosick Falls Central High School. Through June 5. Info, 447-1571. Bennington Museum.

randolph/royalton

‘BE THE CHANGE’: An annual student art exhibit featuring works that depict the artists’ visions for the future. Through April 30. Info, 728-9878.

Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph.

JULIA PAVONE: “Abstractions,” a solo exhibition of nonrepresentational paintings in oil, acrylic and encaustic. Through June 18. Info, 889-9404.

Tunbridge Public Library.

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ADAM PENDLETON: “These Things We’ve Done Together,” the first solo show in Canada of the New York-based artist, whose work explores the relationships between Blackness, abstraction and the avant-garde. Through July 10. NICOLAS PARTY: “L’heure mauve” (“Mauve Twilight”), a dreamlike exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installation in the Swiss-born artist’s signature saturated colors.

Online reservations required. Through October 16.

Montréal Museum of Fine Arts.

FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE WITH LAURA POITRAS: “Terror Contagion,” an immersive, activist exhibition by the London-based research collective in collaboration with the journalist-filmmaker. Narration

by Edward Snowden, data sonification by Brian Eno. Through April 18. Info, 514-847-6226. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art. ‘IN THE MOMENT: RECENT WORK BY LOUISE HAMLIN’: Paintings and works on paper by the former Dartmouth College studio art professor and print maker. Through September 3. ‘PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN ERA’: Recently acquired from the John Kobal Foundation, the images include studio portraiture, publicity shots and film stills from the 1920s to ’50s. Through May 21. ‘THIS LAND: AMERICAN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD’: Drawn from the permanent collection, the museum’s first major installation of traditional and contemporary Native American art set alongside early-to-contemporary art by African American, Asian American, Euro American and Latin American artists, representing a broader perspective on “American” art. Through July 23. ‘UNBROKEN: NATIVE AMERICAN CERAMICS, SCULPTURE, AND DESIGN’: Items drawn from the museum’s permanent collections to create dialogue between historical and contemporary works by Indigenous North American artists. Through April 30. Info, 603-646-2808. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. OLIVIA JANNA GENEREAUX, DANIELLE KLEBES, RACHEL MONTROY, ANN YOUNG: Four artists from Vermont and New Hampshire present solo shows in the center’s galleries: painters Genereaux, Klebes and Young and ceramic sculptor Montroy. Through April 15. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. SENIOR BFA EXHIBIT: Artworks by the 2022 graduating class in fine arts. Through May 21. Info, 518-564-2474. Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum, N.Y. m SEVEN DAYS APRIL 13-20, 2022

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Andy Kershaw

Dance Dance Revolution There was a time when signing to a record label was the be-all and endall for musicians. Those monolithic corporations were a white whale for struggling artists: both the object of obsession and, simultaneously, revulsion.

Everyone knew stories of record labels screwing over artists but also understood that there was no “making it” without those entities.

Those days are long gone. Streaming broke apart the old world as musicians began self-publishing, and once-storied labels either folded or were swallowed up by bigger conglomerates.

I don’t know many musicians who wept for the death of the big-label system, to be honest. Still, self-publishing music to streaming sites such as Spotify or Apple Music has plenty of limitations, particularly if you’re trying to reach a bigger audience.

ANDY KERSHAW just might have the answer to this conundrum. Kershaw moved to Burlington from California’s Bay Area three years ago with a background in promoting dance music and working with indie labels. He cofounded West Coast labels 3AM DEVICES and AS YOU LIKE IT recordings, the latter of which focused on San Francisco and Oakland artists.

As Kershaw got acclimatized to his new home, he saw the need for something similar in the Queen City.

“I was trying to figure out where my place might be in the music scene here,” Kershaw told me by phone. “There’s this great base for dance music in Burlington, with DJ TAKA spinning weekly at Radio Bean and JUSTIN REMILLARD doing Sunday Night Mass shows. But I didn’t see that unifying thing yet, that structure to bring it all together.”

With that in mind, Kershaw founded NO FUN INTENDED, a record label with a mission to promote local dance music.

“Our primary goal is to shine a light on Burlington artists and get our dance music heard on a global scale,” said Kershaw.

By signing with No Fun Intended, local musicians and producers are promoted in what Kershaw calls “traditional label fashion.” The label distributes through Paradise Worldwide, a global network that publishes tracks to dance-specific stores such as Beatport, Juno Download and Traxsource, as well as mainstream sites such as Spotify.

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No Fun Intended only signs artists for individual tracks, not albums.

“There’s a lot of focus on selfreleasing these days, which I absolutely get,” Kershaw explained. “But I honestly think a collective approach can elevate Burlington dance music in a different, better way now. We have an opportunity to really coalesce our scene into something stronger.”

The label will release music every month, starting this Friday, April

15, when No Fun Intended officially launches. The first track features Kershaw himself, as NDK, collaborating with producer NORDHEIIM. The song, called “ANAL.OG,” is for analog lovers, and it’s “a statement on ... artistry being used as content for social media feeds,” Kershaw said.

To celebrate the track’s release and the label launch, Kershaw kicks off a new monthly series this Friday at Burlington’s Radio Bean called No Fun Fridays. He’ll

showcase a different No Fun Intended release each month, starting with “ANAL.OG.” The shows start at 9 p.m. with opening sets from DJ SCOTT CARLSON and continues with cuts by the month’s featured artists. Future installments of the series will include tracks and performances by local producers, such as VETICA, GENDERDEATH and Montréal’s TOLTECH. “I just felt that Burlington really needed a dedicated, monthly dance party,” Kershaw asserted. “When I made my pitch to [Radio Bean owner] LEE ANDERSON, he immediately went for it.”

Kershaw also hopes to strengthen the bond between Burlington and Montréal’s EDM scenes.

“I was honestly shocked to see how little artistic back-and-forth exists between the cities,” Kershaw said. “When I lived in the Bay Area, there was so much musical connection between San Francisco and Los Angeles, or Portland and Seattle — and those cities are a lot further away than Burlington is from Montréal. It’s interesting to see what the international border has done to prevent what usually happens organically.”

The fact that the border has been closed for most of the last two years surely doesn’t help.

He hopes to bring in Montréal artists on No Fun Intended, as well as have Canadian producers remix Burlington artists’ tracks and vice versa. Originally from Boston, Kershaw wants the label’s sphere eventually to include all of New England and the province of Québec but to keep its primary focus on Burlington.

“This city always tends to punch above its weight,” Kershaw said. “When my friends from other, bigger cities visit, they’re always a little surprised by how much of a scene we have for a place with less than 50,000 people. It’s actually really similar to what I saw in Oakland and San Fran: There’s a lot of hungry producers who need an outlet for their work. That’s why I’m here.”

To preview some of No Fun Intended’s tracks, as well as the No Fun Podcast, head over to soundcloud.com/ no_fun_intended.

Strings Attached

The Middlebury College Performing Arts Series comes to a close for the season on Friday, April 22, with quite a show. Called “one of the world’s greatest string quartets” by no less than the New York Times, the TAKÁCS QUARTET returns

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The award-winning group, originally founded by GÁBOR TAKÁCSNAGY in Budapest, is fresh from another Gramophone Classical Music Award in the Chamber category for the 2019 album Elgar & Beach: Piano Quintets, featuring pianist GARRICK OHLSSON. For the Middlebury show, the quartet will perform composer MAURICE RAVEL’s String Quartet in F Major. Also on the bill is French musician JULIEN LABRO, who will perform selected solo

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Oh, It’s Real

Call me old-fashioned if you will, but some things just don’t mix well. Food and sex, for one. Don’t @ me on this if you’re into 9 ½ Weeks, because I don’t want to know! Maybe see our “Ask the Reverend” feature for that. I’m no George Costanza; deli meats don’t belong in the bedroom.

I also think food and music promotion are bad bedfellows. I say this as someone who once almost ordered the HOOBASTANK burrito at Denny’s.

partnering with rapper and producer T-PAIN to promote its new chicken sandwich. Yes, I know just about every fast-food chain is turning out a “new” chicken sandwich, like the idea just occurred to them or something. But do Popeye’s or Wendy’s offer a Deliciously Luxe Drip Kit? (That’s a rhetorical question.)

Panera sure does, though. T-Pain has designed the Deliciously Luxe Drip Kit, which includes terry cloth sweatpants and a sweatshirt featuring the aforementioned chicken sandwich on one leg and T-Pain’s insignia on the other. The big tickets in the package are the specially designed luxury headphones that sadly do not have chicken sandwiches on them. Missed opportunity, Panera!

If you love crushing some chicken sammies and listening to auto-tune (I do!), the Deliciously Luxe Drip Kit goes on sale on May 4, exclusively via the NTWRK app. Maybe I’ll see you out in the club wearing those sweet sweatpants. m

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CLUB DATES live music WED.13

All Night Boogie Band (blues) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Free.

Good Morning Gils (indie rock) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m.

Free.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Jazz Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Please contact event organizers about vaccination and mask requirements.

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Central Vermont’s Kane Sweeney is a man of many musical guises. He

Strange Machines (rock) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $10.

can hit you with death metal from his OrphanWar project, or he can go

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full folk with his BISHOP LAVEY persona

River Whyless (folk) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

— or, rather, could go full folk. Sweeney

Sunday Brunch Tunes (various) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 10 a.m.

has announced that his latest album as

Spaghetti & Meatballs Special (rock) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

LaVey, Brot Und Zirkus, will also be his

Television Overdose with Jess X, Lily Seabird and Greaseface (indie rock) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $5/$10.

he “really doesn’t have any

Trevor Hall with Gone Gone Beyond (roots, reggae) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$30.

Find the most up-to-date info on live music, DJs, comedy and more at sevendaysvt.com/music. If you’re a talent booker or artist planning live entertainment at a bar, nightclub, café, restaurant, brewery or coffee shop, send event details to music@sevendaysvt.com or submit the info using our form at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

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Dead Set (Grateful Dead tribute) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

Honky Tonk Tuesday featuring Wild Leek River (country) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

more folk songs to write about armageddon and alcoholism.” right? Sweeney’s final show as

Mndsgn with William Alexander (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $17/$20.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $5.

Bishop LaVey is this Friday,

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Bistro in Montpelier.

Al’s Pals with Peter Day (jam, rock) at Butter Bar and Kitchen, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Bear’s Tapestry with Foster Powell (folk) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $5/$10.

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All Night Boogie Band (blues) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8:30 p.m.

Free.

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Breathwork (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Jazz Night with Ray Vega (jazz) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

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Brett Hughes with Lesley Grant (Americana) at Filling Station, Middlesex, 6 p.m. Free.

Dan Bishop Trio (jazz) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Irish Sessions (celtic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at the Wallflower Collective, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Bishop LaVey (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Keenan & Orion (bluegrass) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free.

Blueberry Betty with Greg Freeman Band and Vega (indie rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Nancy Smith (singer-songwriter) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Roots Night featuring Sara Grace (singer-songwriter) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free.

Socializing for Introverts featuring Grace Palmer (alternative, folk) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Dave Mitchell’s Blues Revue (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

TPR (rock) at Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 10 p.m. Free.

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Eric George (folk) at Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free.

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Left Eye Jump (blues) at Red Square, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

DiTrani Brothers with Moon Hollow (folk) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5.

Todd Snider with Kevin Gordon (singer-songwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $25/$30.

Beg, Steal or Borrow (bluegrass) at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $25/$15.

Sierra Ferrell with Timbo (singersongwriter) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $18/$20.

Zack Dupont and Matt DeLuca (singer-songwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10.

Eleven (cover band) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m.

Free.

Adwela & the Uprising (reggae) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m.

Free.

Lavendula and Ditranni Brothers (folk) at Bent Nails Bistro, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Desperate Electric (electro soul) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

The Thaya Zalewski Quartet (jazz) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9:30 p.m. Free.

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Shane’s Apothecary (rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

In the Pocket (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Jaded Ravins (Americana) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free.

Mungion and Annie in the Water (rock, Americana) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $8/$10.

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Duncan MacLeod (jazz) at Bleu Northeast Kitchen, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Father Figuer with Community Garden (indie rock) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

Frances Forever with Clover Koval, Bobby Coe & the Hive (indie-pop) at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $15/$18.

The Full Cleveland (yacht rock) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 9 p.m. Free.

The High Breaks (surf rock) at the Bullwheel Bar, Jay, 4 p.m. Free.

Lemon Yellow Sun (Pearl Jam tribute) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5.

Maple & Hanson (covers) at On Tap Bar & Grill, Essex Junction, 5 p.m. Free.

No More Blue Tomorrows (folk) at Charlie-O’s World Famous, Montpelier, 9:30 p.m. Free.

Phantom Airwave (jam, rock) at ArtsRiot, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free.

ATAK (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 11 p.m. Free.

DJ Craig Mitchell (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10.

Memery (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

No Fun Intended Party (dance) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m.

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DJ A-Ra$ (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ CRWD CTRL (DJ) at Monkey House, Winooski, 9 p.m. Free.

DJ Raul (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

DJ Taka (DJ) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 p.m. $10.

No Scrubs: ’90s Night with DJ Ron Stoppable (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Reign One (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m.

Free.

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Local Dork (DJ) at Foam Brewers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free.

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PremRock with Dark Time Sunshine, Jesse the Tree and Charlie Mayne (hip-hop) at Monkey House, Winooski, 8 p.m. $10/$12.

open mics & jams

Sachem, Lungbuster, Coma Hole, Spaisekult, Keepsake, Komodo VT (metal) at Swan Dojo, Burlington, 4:20 p.m. $10.

Spafford (jam) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $20/$25.

Wednesday Night Dead (Grateful Dead covers) at Zenbarn, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $5.

Zonkey (jam) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free.

djs WED.13

Wooly Wednesdays with DJ Steal Wool (eclectic) 6 p.m. Free.

The Rustics (folk) at Stone Corral, Richmond, 7 p.m. Free.

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SSGKobe, North Ave Jax, Rich Amiri, Real Ricky, KAMI OK! (hip-hop) at Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $25/$30.

After Hours with Malachi (DJ) at Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5.

Jazz Sessions with Randal Pierce (jazz open mic) at the 126, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Queen City Soul (soul) at Red Square, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Ryan Zimmerman (singersongwriter) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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DJ Baron (DJ) at Red Square, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

DJ CRE8 (DJ) at Red Square Blue Room, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free.

Mi Yard Reggae Night with DJ Big Dog (reggae and dancehall) at Nectar’s, Burlington, 9:30 p.m.

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Wooly Wednesdays with DJ Steal Wool (eclectic) 6 p.m. Free.

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Line Dancing with Dancin’ Dean (line dancing) at the Depot, St. Albans, 6 p.m. $7.

Open Mic Night (open mic) at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free.

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Musical Theater Monday (cabaret open mic) at Happy Place Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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Lit Club (poetry open mic) at Radio Bean, Burlington, 7 p.m.

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Miss Sassy Variety Hour (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 8:15 p.m. $10.

Mothra! A Storytelling/Improv Comedy Show (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10.

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Best in Show: Standup! (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Cherry, Dickson & Ratliff (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20.

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Best in Show: Standup! (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10.

Cherry, Dickson & Ratliff (comedy) at Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20.

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Comedy Open Mic (comedy) at the 126, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

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REVIEW this Belly Up, Haven (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

In 2017, Burlington rock band Belly Up released Loss, an EP laden with desperation and defeat.

The world has only gotten more dire in the five years since and shows no signs of reversing the trend. Yet the title of the group’s new LP, Haven, indicates some sense of respite.

What makes its members feel safe? Whatever it is, it’s baked somewhere into the album’s 15 tracks.

Though Haven’s lyrics hint at possibilities, maybe the answer isn’t to be found there. The album more aptly conveys a sense of finding sanctuary

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Jade Relics is a new name on the Vermont scene, but the trio has deep roots. Stated briefly: Rico James cofounded Vermont’s most prolific hip-hop label, Equal Eyes Records, and has produced for a dizzying roster of artists, locally and abroad. Elder Orange is the production pseudonym of Matthew Scott, a singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist sideman and audio engineer who is perhaps best known for his work on guitar and lead vocals for jazz-soul outfit the NEKtones.

Finally, IAME is an MC/producer who arrived in Vermont from the fertile

nonverbally through composition and atmosphere. Leisurely, turbid and intensely captivating, Belly Up’s slowcore anthems are bleak, but they have a fullness that satisfies an ineffable emptiness in the collective unconscious.

Hefty and abrasive, the band’s songs are full of sledgehammer chords and earsplitting drums. Those dominant elements smash into each other like soupedup cars in a slow-motion demolition derby. Yet vocalist Alex Curtis’ phrases are restrained and distant, as if he’s hanging back about a foot from the mic. He doesn’t come off as shy so much as sensitively approaching a fragile listener.

The feedback tunnel of 35-second opener “Begin” blows apart as the subsequent track, “No Purpose,” comes to life. The plodding tune lingers on loss, with Curtis’ and Stephen Sharp’s guitars acting as wailing death knells.

Next, the album’s pulse quickens as its title track arrives. Rooting the song in the band’s hometown, Curtis sings, “Every light on Battery / Flickers on and off / The lake is a haven / Or maybe a grave…” Everyone who lives in the Champlain Valley has associations with the majestic body of water; not all align with the visions of Vermont’s tourism industry.

“Sun Dream” is less claustrophobic than the preceding tracks. It emphasizes bassist Logan Bouchard’s syrupy licks, which evaporate slowly in a capacious sonic space. Drummer Ben Lau punches through the vacuum with oomph,

ratcheting up the song’s energy as it eventually peaks with fuzzed-out fervor.

Experimentalism seeps into Haven’s crevices, and not just in the five instrumental segues between several tracks. “Any Way You Want It” is a sprawling post-rock odyssey full of distortion and angst. Like subliminal messages, cryptic spoken-word segments float in and out, their meaning obscured behind vocal effects and layers of echoes.

Belly Up sharpen their ideas on Haven — ironically, by loosening up a bit.

Their production choices led them into a more softly focused and aesthetically muddy mode than the five-song Loss.

But the vibe they curate on the new album is grand and cohesive.

Haven is available at bellyupvt. bandcamp.com.

underground of Portland, Ore., where he was a member of both the Oldominion and Sandpeople crews. From the hinterland of the Northeast Kingdom, he’s stayed mighty busy, delivering both experimental beat tapes (last year’s Fifth Grade Fit Model) and knockout art rap (2017’s Leaving/Left). His collaborations with Rico James and Elder Orange began as one-off singles and quickly grew into a group. Jade Relics never shoot straight, but they never miss, either.

Which brings us to Mandarine, their debut.

At just six songs, this project is packed with an album’s worth of ideas and movement. When reviewing short projects, it’s often hard to avoid wishing in print that artists had put in more material, but the EP gives listeners some serious nourishment and much to unpack.

Opener “Seeds” builds a haunting sample loop into an urgent dirge, a fitting canvas for IAME’s starkly observed look in the mirror. “I trust the process more than I trust myself,” he raps, “what’s underneath the hood’s a job for someone else.”

Announcing an intention to “plant seeds” in the hook, the team gets straight to it.

“Start Over” features Jade Relics firing on all cylinders, with Elder Orange laying down melodic leads, often swapping off with IAME. It’s an ode to postmodern alienation with a showstopping storytelling verse in the middle. It’s also a total contrast to “With You,” a very grown-up love song laid over a warm bath of synths.

The title track takes full advantage of Elder Orange’s instrumental chops, opening with a tricky bass riff that juggles slaps and harmonics. Once the guitars and layered drums slam into place, IAME absolutely goes off, delivering a sermon that’s personal and political in equal measures.

“Island” transforms the claustrophobia of COVID-19 lockdowns into a glittering ’80s pop anthem, then veers into a jazzy R&B workout just in time for IAME to deliver a wry snapshot of our strange times. Album closer “Leave Us Alone” is a hilarious inversion of rap braggadocio, complete with killer scratch work from West Coast heavyweight DJ FlipFlop.

Mandarine is an imaginative knockout from a confident, mature and ambitious crew. IAME’s pen game is untouchable right now. The short project is also a sizzling hot business card for mix/master engineer Matthew Scott, who has recently made music a full-time job.

Jade Relics make weird music, no doubt, but it’s also catchy and fun. They might just fuck around and make an improbable viral hit someday soon.

Mandarine is available at jaderelics. bandcamp.com.

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like to see weird shit on-screen. Risky blends of genres and tones. Head trips.

So when I heard that the team behind Swiss Army Man had a new movie about a middle-aged Chinese American who learns she’s the only person who can save the multiverse, I left my couch. Written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (who collectively call themselves “Daniels”), Everything Everywhere All at Once is playing at Essex Cinemas, the Savoy Theater in Montpelier and Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington.

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You think your taxes were a pain this year?

Evelyn Wang (Hong Kong action icon Michelle Yeoh) faces a nightmare audit.

Meanwhile, she’s trying to throw a party at the struggling laundromat that she owns with her husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), while pleasing her conservative dad (James Hong), who doesn’t want to know that his granddaughter (Stephanie Hsu) dates girls.

All of this happens on the same day. And that day gets even wilder when, on the way to their interview with the IRS, Waymond informs Evelyn that he’s actually a different Waymond from a parallel world, come to recruit her for a mission to save the entire multiverse from destruction.

Evelyn doesn’t believe him — until she starts having visions of her own alternate lives as a movie star, a top chef, an opera singer. When her formerly mild-mannered husband transforms his fanny pack into a lethal weapon, all hell breaks loose at IRS HQ. And Evelyn faces tough choices about whether existence is even worth saving.

Will you like it?

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the title of Everything Everywhere All at Once recalls the chorus of Bo Burnham’s song “Welcome to the Internet”: “Could I interest you in everything? / All of the time?” We can’t travel to other universes or embody our other potential selves — yet, anyway. But we can imagine the sensory overload and exhaustion that such an ability might generate, because we’ve all experienced jarring jumps from horrific war crimes to silly memes to earnest confessions in one five-second scroll.

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MOTHER COURAGE Yeoh plays the chosen one on whom the fate of the multiverse depends in Daniels’ absurdist action epic.

anyway. In this movie, Daniels bottle the overwhelmingness of modern existence, on- and off-line. Even the early, realistic scenes are frenetically paced. But when Evelyn figures out how to access her other selves — including ones with action-hero powers — the movie shifts into high gear.

Daniels evoked memes in their first feature. Here, they embrace what could best be called a TikTok aesthetic.

Every five- to 15-second interval brings new radical transformations of setting, costume, identity and genre, as different characters move through the multiverse’s kaleidoscope.

In its relentless pacing, Everything Everywhere is less like your average indie than like a Marvel movie. In fact, its roster of producers includes Anthony and Joe Russo, who directed four of those blockbusters. But Daniels take a much funnier and ultimately more self-aware approach to their saving-the-world plot.

For one thing, the far-fetched action keeps returning to the fluorescent-lit IRS building, the least glamorous setting imaginable. To access alternate universes, the characters don’t step through glowy portals. Instead, they perform statistically improbable yet absurdly banal actions such

as eating lip balm or giving themselves paper cuts.

Most importantly, the movie has a solid emotional core. Before throwing its characters into the maelstrom, the screenplay takes time to establish the strain on Evelyn and Waymond’s marriage, Evelyn’s disappointment with her life and the ways in which she takes out that disappointment on her daughter, Joy. Playing two formidable women, Yeoh and Hsu trade glower for glower. Quan provides a welcome counterpoint of befuddled sweetness — when he isn’t kicking serious ass. Even Jamie Lee Curtis, who does a memorable turn as this movie’s frumpier equivalent of Agent Smith from The Matrix, gets to have a sympathetic side.

Witty, wacky and unpredictable to the end, Everything Everywhere All at Once answers the question of how The Matrix might look if it starred crotchety middleaged folks who are just so over the first quarter of the 21st century. Just as our attention reaches the breaking point, the filmmakers switch off all the noise and force us to confront the silence.

And what we find in those quieter scenes is real emotion. Because the villain’s motive for wanting to destroy

the multiverse is eminently relatable: Too much of everything all of the time can leave us wanting nothing at all.

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SWISS ARMY MAN (2016; Kanopy, Showtime, rentable): Daniels’ first feature stars Daniel Radcliffe as a flatulent talking corpse who bonds with a millennial sad sack on a desert island. While “not for everyone” is an understatement here, I found it hilarious and weirdly poignant.

BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999; Kanopy,

rentable): In marrying a low budget with a high concept, Daniels follow in the footsteps of Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman. The duo gave indie cinema a jolt with their first collaboration, about two losers who discover a portal into an actor’s brain.

ME MYSELF I (1999; rentable on Vudu):

Though less well known than the nearly contemporaneous Sliding Doors, this Australian drama is one of the better films about exploring an alternate life path via the multiverse.

NEW IN THEATERS FANTASTIC BEASTS: SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE: The Harry Potter prequel saga continues as Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) sends Newt (Eddie Redmayne) on a mission. With Ezra Miller and Mads Mikkelsen. David Yates directed. (142 min, PG-13.

Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Playhouse, Roxy, Star, Welden) FATHER STU: Mark Wahlberg plays a hard-living boxer who becomes a Catholic priest after a disastrous accident in this inspirational biopic, also starring Mel Gibson. Rosalind Ross directed. (124 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic) PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT: Young people’s friendships and romantic lives intertwine in this drama based on the comics of Adrian Tomine and directed by Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone). With Lucie Zhang and Makita Samba. (105 min, R. Savoy)

CURRENTLY PLAYING AMBULANCEHHH Director Michael Bay applies his over-the-top action-thriller style to this tale of two robbers fleeing from a failed heist in an ambulance.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II star.

(136 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Roxy, Star) THE BATMANHHH1/2 Robert Pattinson plays yet another version of the Caped Crusader in this adventure that establishes a new Gotham City continuity, with Paul Dano as the murderous Riddler and Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman. Matt Reeves (Let Me In) directed. (175 min, PG-13. Essex [ends Thu], Majestic, Roxy) CODAHHH1/2 A hearing child of deaf adults (Emilia Jones) must decide whether to follow her passion or stay and help her family in this year’s Best Picture winner. With Marlee Matlin and Troy Kotsur. Sian Heder directed. (111 min, PG-13. Roxy; reviewed 4/6) DOGHHH Channing Tatum plays an Army Ranger whose road trip to the funeral of a fellow soldier is interrupted by the shenanigans of his canine companion in this comedy. (90 min, PG-13.

Majestic) EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCEHHHHH Michelle Yeoh plays a woman who must travel the multiverse — including her own alternate lives — to save the world in a surreal adventure comedy from Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man).

With Stephanie Hsu. (139 min, R. Essex [starts Fri], Roxy, Savoy [starts Fri]; reviewed 4/13) INFINITE STORMHHH Two climbers meet on a mountain and must work together to survive a blizzard in this fact-based drama from director Malgorzata Szumowska (The Other Lamb). Naomi Watts, Billy Howle and Denis O’Hare star. (95 min, R. Savoy)

THE LOST CITYHHH A best-selling romance novelist (Sandra Bullock) and her cover model (Channing Tatum) get pulled into a real-life jungle adventure in this action comedy, also starring Brad Pitt and Daniel Radcliffe. (112 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Welden) MORBIUSHH Jared Leto plays a biochemist turned vampire in this film based on a Marvel Comics character. With Michael Keaton and Adria Arjona. Daniel Espinosa directed. (104 min, PG-13.

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MOTHERING SUNDAYHHH1/2 In this adaptation of Graham Swift’s novel, a housekeeper (Odessa Young) in 1924 England uses a day off for a tryst with her wealthy lover. (104 min, R. Savoy) RRRHHHH1/2 Two revolutionaries fight British colonialists in the 1920s in this action epic from India, starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan and directed by S.S. Rajamouli. (187 min, R. Majestic)

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UNCHARTEDHH1/2 Mismatched treasure hunters (Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg) seek Ferdinand Magellan’s fortune in this action adventure. (116 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex [ends Wed]) XHHHH In this horror flick from director Ti West, set in 1979, young filmmakers get more than they bargained for when they decide to shoot their adult movie on a remote Texas farmstead. (105 min, R. Roxy [ends Thu])

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OLDER FILMS AND SPECIAL SCREENINGS THE GUIDE: Oles Sanin’s 2014 drama takes place in 1930s Soviet Ukraine, where an American boy is on the run after acquiring explosive evidence of political repression. Proceeds from screenings go toward Ukraine relief efforts. (122 min, NR. Marquis, Wed 13 only)

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CLIMATE CHANGING GARDENING: In this three-part series, a Vermont Garden Network panel looks at the impacts of the climate crisis on home gardening and food security. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, michelle@vcgn.org.

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FIRESIDE KNITTING GROUP: Needle jockeys gather to chat and work on their latest projects. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

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HOMESTEADERS’ MEETUP: Like-minded neighbors gather to talk about sustainability, food systems and off-grid living. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 6-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-3853.

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: Cameras positioned in nests, underwater and along the forest floor capture a year’s worth of critters coming and going. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: Moviegoers join scientists on a journey through a surreal world of bug-eyed

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giants and egg-laying mammals. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘THE GUIDE’: An orphaned American boy becomes a blind Ukrainian bard’s guide in this 2014 drama. Proceeds benefit relief in Ukraine. Marquis Theatre & Southwest Café, Middlebury, 1, 4 & 7 p.m. $8-10.

Info, 388-4841.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: A tenacious mammalian matriarch fights to protect her family in a desolate environment.

Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $11.50-14.50; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘PATERSON’: Adam Driver stars as a bus driver in this quiet 2016 drama about love, ambition and poetry.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: Sparkling graphics take viewers on a mind-bending journey from the beginning of time through the mysteries of the universe. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free

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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Those in need of an easy-on-the-joints workout gather for an hour of calming, low-impact movement. United Community Church, St. Johnsbury, 1:302:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 751-0431.

CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats.

10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

LET PEACE BEGIN WITH ME: Meditation teacher River Buffum guides a session for anyone feeling troubled about the state of the world. Presented by Waterbury Public Library. 8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

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ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: Learners of all abilities practice written and spoken English with trained instructors. Presented by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

SPANISH CONVERSATION MEETUP ONLINE: Fluent and beginner speakers brush up on their español with a discussion led by a Spanish teacher. Presented by Dorothy Alling Memorial Library. 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

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music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/music.

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lgbtq

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: The Pride Center of Vermont sells one-of-a-kind items and experiences, with all proceeds benefiting its support and programming for queer and trans folks. Prices vary. Info, 730-2383.

outdoors

BEARS & BIRDS WEBINAR: Audubon Vermont and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department teach homeowners how to draw in feathered friends using native plants — not bird feeders, which can attract unwanted guests. Noon-1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

seminars

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PANEL: Folks looking to purchase their first home get the lowdown from a local real estate agent. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union. 6-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 764-6940.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: Adult learners study English, history, government and geography with personal tutors. Virtual options available. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-7063.

tech

EDITING ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP: Media Factory professionals present this comprehensive introduction to video editing. 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 651-9692.

theater

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table — oh, and also some cows, various French people, a killer rabbit and a bevy of beautiful showgirls — get audiences laughing in this beloved musical.

Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-59. Info, 296-7000.

words

AFTER HOURS BOOK CLUB: Patrons discuss The Electric Hotel

by Dominic Smith, a sweeping work of historical fiction set in early Hollywood. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

BIANCA STONE: Phoenix Books welcomes the incisive, lyrical poet to read from her latest collection, What Is Otherwise Infinite. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

work. Q&A follows. Presented by Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

SARAH HENSTRA: The author of Vermont Humanities’ 2021 Vermont Reads pick, We Contain Multitudes, discusses her novel and its themes. Essex Area Senior Center, Essex Junction, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

SHEILA HETI, JENNY OFFILL & JIA TOLENTINO: Three superstar authors discuss “How to Be an Art Monster” — that is, whether familial and romantic obligations prevent many women from creating works of “true” genius.

Livestream available. Bennington College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 440-4376.

SO YOU HAVE A MANUSCRIPT, NOW WHAT?: DAVID MARTIN: A published author explains the publication process to picture book writers who are ready to get their stories out there. Presented

by St. Johnsbury Athenaeum.

7-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 748-8291.

‘WE CONTAIN MULTITUDES’ BOOK DISCUSSION: South Burlington Public Library and Dorothy Alling facilitate a conversation about the Vermont Humanities’ 2021 Vermont Reads pick, by Sarah Henstra. Virtual option available.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

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CEDRR MIXER: In-person Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region parties return with a night of food, drinks, prizes and presentations. Rutland Recreation Community Center, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 773-2747.

HIRING2DAYVT VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Vermont Department of Labor gives job seekers a chance to meet with employers from around the state.

11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 828-4000.

community

VERMONT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Mercy Connections teaches community-building skills to anyone looking to effect change in the lives of the people around them. 1:30-4 p.m. Free. Info, 846-7063.

crafts

FFL BOOK CLUB: Lit lovers break down Alexander Wolff’s sweeping family novel, Endpapers. Hosted by Fletcher Free Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, bshatara@ burlingtonvt.gov.

THURSDAY ZOOM KNITTERS: The Norman Williams Public Library fiber arts club meets virtually for conversation and crafting. 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@normanwilliams.org.

POEMCITY 2022: EMERGING POETS READING: Mountain Troubador editor Mary Rose Dougherty hosts high school poets and journal staff at a reading of their original

dance

FACULTY DANCE CONCERT: Students and teachers dance alongside each other in a varied showcase. Dance Theatre,

Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College, 7:30-9 p.m. $5-15. Info, 443-6433.

education

2022 VERMONT FAMILY NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Parents, caregivers, teachers and lawyers gather for a day of learning about special education law and advocacy. See vermontfamilynetwork.org for full schedule. Delta Hotels Burlington, South Burlington, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $80-150; preregister. Info, 391-9598.

etc.

AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING CELEBRATING HOMESHARE VERMONT’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY: Moth-style stories and live music from folk outfit the Brevity Thing make for an entertaining, inspiring fundraiser.

Livestream available. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. $40; cash bar. Info, 863-5625.

THERESA CAPUTO: The star of Long Island Medium shares her life story, explains why she believes she can speak to the dead and attempts to connect audience members with their late loved ones. The Flynn, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $55.50-99.75. Info, 863-5966.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

CINEMA SCAVENGER HUNT: SPRING EDITION: Games and prizes tie in to a film screening.

ArtsRiot, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, destroyapathy@artsriot.com.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MAIXABEL’: In a 2021 drama based on a true story, a woman meets with the Basque separatist who killed her husband. A conversation with film subject Maixabel Lasa follows. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-646-2422.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

‘A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE’: Conflict engulfs an Italian American family in 1950s Brooklyn in this National Theatre Live production of the Arthur Miller play. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, cocktail hour and discussion, 5:30 p.m.; screening, 6:30 p.m. $15; cash bar. Info, 775-0903.

food & drink

SPRING BAKING WITH THE PIE GUY: Gary Stuard demonstrates how to make a strawberry-rhubarb pie full of springtime flavor. Presented by City Market, Onion River Co-op.

5:30-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@citymarket.coop.

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upper valley

TODDLER STORY TIME: Toddling tykes 20 months through 3.5 years hear a few stories related to the theme of the week. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

Check out these family-friendly events for parents, caregivers and kids of all ages.

• Plan ahead at sevendaysvt.com/family-fun.

• Post your event at sevendaysvt.com/postevent.

FRI.15

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

WED.13

chittenden county

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: Mothers-to-be build strength, stamina and a stronger connection to their baby. 5:45-6:45 p.m. $5-15. Info, 899-0339.

SARAH HENSTRA: Students and teachers discuss themes of bullying, love and friendship with the author of We Contain Multitudes, Vermont Humanities’ 2021 Vermont Reads pick.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@vermonthumanities.org.

burlington

CRAFTERNOON: Weaving, knitting, embroidery and paper crafting supplies take over the Teen Space. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: Coaches are on hand to help the rink’s tiniest skaters stay on their feet. Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $8. Info, 865-7558.

STEAM SPACE: Kids explore science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Ages 5 through 11. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

AFTERSCHOOL MOVIE: ‘COCO’: Students in grades 3 and up watch Miguel journey to the land of the dead in this 2017 animation. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

BABYTIME: Teeny tiny library patrons enjoy a gentle, slow story time featuring songs, rhymes and lap play. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

COMICS CLUB!: Graphic novel and manga fans in third through sixth grades meet to discuss current reads and do fun activities together. Hosted

by Brownell Library. Essex Teen Center, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: Patrons of all ages add poem leaves to the Poetry Month tree in the Youth Department.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction. Free.

Info, 878-6956.

LEGO BUILDERS: Elementary-age imagineers explore, create and participate in challenges after school. Ages 8 and up, or ages 6 and up with an adult helper.

South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

POP-UP SOAP CARVING: Crafters stop by to carve squeaky-clean sculptures.

Tools and soap provided. All ages. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-2:30 p.m. Regular admission, $3.50-7; free for members. Info, 434-2167.

STORY TIME: Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, sign

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

PAJAMA STORY TIME: Puppets and picture books enhance a special prebedtime story hour for kids in their PJs. Birth through age 5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 5:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

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chittenden county

Earth Day is coming up, but why stop at celebrating just one planet? At the ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain’s weeklong Earth + Space-tacular Festival, budding ecologists and starry-eyed astronomers alike find out everything that Earth and the solar system beyond have to offer. Mischief makers get messy at the daily Mud Fling, where they throw mucky missiles off the museum’s deck, plant springtime seeds and learn about the wonders of mud season. From there, curious kiddos head to the Vacuum Space Show to learn interstellar secrets or get in touch with our landbound furry friends at the Animal Care Demo.

LEGO CLUB: Children of all ages get crafty with Legos. Adult supervision is required for kids under 10. Winooski Memorial Library, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 655-6424, winooskivt.gov/library.

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL Saturday, April 16, through Sunday, April 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Regular admission, $14.50-18; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848, echovermont.org. language lessons, math activities and picture books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

barre/montpelier

SHEEP & WOOL ART: Kids in fifth through eighth grade learn all about shearing and fiber arts from nature educator Nicky Auerbach. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 2:30-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 426-3581.

stowe/smuggs

UKULELE JAM SESSION: Young strummers of every age circle up for a fun afternoon of making music. Ukuleles available to borrow. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 888-3853.

WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON: A new project is on the docket each week, from puppets to knitting to decoupage.

Ages 7 and up. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, youthservices@ centenniallibrary.org.

mad river valley/ waterbury

STEM BUILDING CHALLENGE: With Earth Day in mind, kids take a look at water pollution and learn how to filter water. Ages 6 and up. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, cynthia@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

northeast kingdom

ACORN STORY TIME: Kids 6 and under play, sing, hear stories and take home a fun activity. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10-10:30 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 745-1391.

PRESCHOOL MUSIC WITH LINDA BASSICK: The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

STORY TIME: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers take part in reading, singing and dancing. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

barre/montpelier

SHEEP & WOOL ART: See WED.13.

stowe/smuggs

ANIME & MANGA CLUB: The Teen Advisory Board gathers together fans of Japanese cartoons and graphic novels for an afternoon of fun. Ages 10 and up. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

BABY & TODDLER MEETUP: Tiny tots and their caregivers come together for playtime, puzzles and picture books. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: Students ages 10 through 12 kick off the library’s new participatory program for preteens. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-3853.

burlington

mad river valley/ waterbury

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

3D PRINTING WORKSHOP: Teens and tweens learn how to make and print a project using Tinkercad. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Readers ages 3 and older hear a new tall tale every week. Younger siblings welcome.

Waterbury Public Library, 11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 244-7036.

STORY TIME & PLAYGROUP: Participants ages 6 and under hear stories, sing songs and eat tasty treats between outdoor activities. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 10:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 426-3581.

stowe/smuggs

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Players ages 9 through 13 go on a fantasy adventure with dungeon master Andy. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:304:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 888-3853.

northeast kingdom

ACORN STORYTIME: See WED.13.

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burlington

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL: Visitors fling mud, learn about animals and fly through the solar system during a week of Earth Day and out-of-thisworld activities. See calendar spotlight.

ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $14.50-18; free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

FAMILY PLAYSHOP: Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

KARMA KIDZ YOGA OPEN STUDIO SATURDAYS: Young yogis of all ages and their caregivers drop in for some fun breathing and movement activities.

Kamalika-K, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations. Info, 871-5085.

SEED PLANTING & SWAP: Library patrons usher in spring by planting wildflowers and trading seeds. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

rutland/killington

BART JACOB MEMORIAL TURKEY CALLING CONTEST: Kids of all ages whip out their best gobble to compete for the blue ribbon. Edward F. Kehoe SAT.16 SEVEN DAYS APRIL 13-20, 2022

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SUP CON GUSTO TAKEOUT SUPPER SERIES: Philly transplants Randy Camacho and Gina Cocchiaro serve up three-course and à la carte menus shaped by seasonal Vermont ingredients. See supcongustovt.com to preorder.

Richmond Community Kitchen, 5-8 p.m. Various prices. Info, gustogastronomics@gmail.com.

lgbtq

‘BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE’: See THU.14.

APR. 16 | MUSIC

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

music

BEG, STEAL OR BORROW: Bluegrass fans tap their toes to warm harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals. Livestream available. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $15-25. Info, 760-4634.

games

BRIDGE CLUB: A lively group plays a classic, tricky game in pairs.

Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, morrisvillebridge@ outlook.com.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO: The ukulele virtuoso busts out hits in every genre, from blues to jazz to rock.

Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $38-58. Info, 603-448-0400.

WHIST CARD GAME CLUB: Players of all experience levels congregate for some friendly competition. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 12:30-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 888-3853.

outdoors

VIRTUAL OWL FRIDAY: SCOTT WEIDENSAUL: The natural history author explores the weird and little-known world of owls and the exciting new discoveries being made about them every day. Presented by Vermont Institute of Natural Science. 6-7 p.m. Free; donations accepted; preregister. Info, 359-5000.

health & fitness

CHAIR YOGA WITH LINDA: Every week is a new adventure in movement and mindfulness at this Morristown Centennial Library virtual class.

10:15-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

theater

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: See WED.13.

lgbtq

‘BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE’: Queerness takes center stage in this exhilaratingly campy play about Sandro Botticelli and his masterpiece, “The Birth of Venus.”

Hepburn Zoo, Hepburn Hall, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. $5.

Info, 443-6433.

‘TUCK EVERLASTING’: See THU.14.

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

OLD NORTH END REPAIR CAFÉ: Volunteers troubleshoot computers, bikes, furniture and more — and teach locals how to fix their things themselves. Old North End Repair Café, Burlington, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 540-2524.

music

UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE: The student group celebrates the music of the Count Basie Orchestra, one of the most influential big bands of the 20th century. University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 656-3040.

outdoors

ASK A NATURALIST: MOSQUITOES, TICKS & BLACK FLIES: Audubon Vermont and Birds of Vermont Museum experts answer questions about avoiding nature’s nastiest creepy-crawlies. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, ciara.fagan@ audubon.org.

seminars

HOW TO SECURE YOUR ONLINE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS: Cybersecurity and tips to prevent identity theft are on the agenda. Presented by New England Federal Credit Union.

Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 764-6940.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: See WED.13.

theater

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: See WED.13.

‘TUCK EVERLASTING’: The Middlebury Community Players

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community

Come Sail Away

food & drink

Small Island Big Song, a multimedia performance project founded by Taiwanese producer BaoBao Chen and Australian music producer Tim Cole, aims to bring together the musical traditions of island nations throughout the Pacific and Indian oceans.

These cultures, though far-flung, have plenty in common: their seafaring histories, their postcolonial perseverance and their position at the front lines of the climate crisis.

Combining live music, spoken word and video footage, performers from Mauritius, Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti, Rapa Nui, Madagascar and beyond take audiences on a journey through the music and soul of their island homes.

SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG Saturday, April 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m., at Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. $12-40. Info, 603-646-2422, hop.dartmouth.edu. present a classic story of adventure, family and eternal life. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m. $18-23. Info, 382-9222.

words

NO PRESSURE BOOK GROUP: There are no rules and no assignments in this virtual book club, at which readers discuss old favorites, current obsessions and recent recommendations. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 244-7036.

SARAH HENSTRA: See WED.13.

Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College. Info, 388-4095.

SEVEN DAYS APRIL 13-20, 2022

ULRIKE DRAESNER: The celebrated German poet reads from her new collection, This Porous Fabric: Selected Poems, at a Burlington Writers Workshop event. Hotel Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 302-4500.

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environment

DREW LANHAM: The professor of wildlife biology considers how conversations about conservation can better welcome the voices of people of color. Livestream available. Ira Allen Chapel, University

of Vermont, Burlington, 4:30-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, amy. seidl@uvm.edu.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

FULL BARREL COOPERATIVE POP-UP BEER GARDEN: The Old North End nanobrewery celebrates springtime with the grand opening of its outdoor beer garden. 12-22 North St., Burlington, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 518-649-6464.

games

MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game session. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.13.

ONLINE GUIDED MEDITATION: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, programs@ damlvt.org.

QIGONG WITH GERRY SANDWEISS: Beginners learn this ancient Chinese practice of meditative movement.

Presented by Norman Williams Public Library. 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, programs@ normanwilliams.org.

crafts

ADULT CRAFTERNOON: EARRING MAKING: Locals learn the art of beadwork as they make their own

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music.

Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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custom jewelry. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, noon1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

dance

MONTPELIER CONTRA DANCE: A joyful folk dance — the capital’s first since before the pandemic — is soundtracked by local musicians. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 8-11 p.m. $5-20. Info, cdu.tim@ gmail.com.

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FACING THE SUNRISE BLACK PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: OMEGA JADE: With her signature blend of hip-hop and standup, the artist presents her new musical comedy show, “Live, Uncut & Temporarily Childless.” Catamount ArtPort, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

fairs & festivals

THE HEADIES: VERMONT GROWERS CUP: Heady Vermont honors the state’s finest cannabis cultivators and product makers.

The Barns at Lang Farm, Essex Junction, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $80; preregister. Info, 391-4251.

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film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

food & drink

COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Spaghetti and meatballs are on the menu at this neighborhood get-together. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rutland, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, office@trinity churchrutland.org.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Produce, prepared foods and local products are available for purchase at this year-round bazaar.

Middlebury VFW Hall, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, middleburyfarmers mkt@yahoo.com.

games

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upper valley

OWL FESTIVAL: The nature center’s nocturnal neighbors take over for a hootenanny featuring meet and greets, story times, and other science activities. See vinsweb.org for full schedule. Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $15-18; free for members and kids 3 and under.

Info, 359-5000.

SUN.17

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

burlington

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL: See SAT.16.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY SUNDAY: Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and trusty sensory backpacks. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, kvonderlinn@echovermont.org.

MON.18

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13.

burlington

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL: See SAT.16.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: See WED.13.

STORIES WITH MEGAN: Bookworms ages 2 through 5 enjoy fun-filled reading time. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

sixth grade and up compete in a battle royale. Capital City Grange, Berlin, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $15; preregister. Info, 881-3645.

BEGINNER DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Waterbury Public Library game master Evan Hoffman gathers novices and veterans alike for an afternoon of virtual adventuring. Teens and adults welcome. noon-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 244-7036.

PUZZLE SWAP: Folks of all ages looking for a new challenge trade their old puzzles. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

health & fitness

IYENGAR-INSPIRED YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS & ABILITIES: Kara Rosa of the Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont teaches this accessible class oriented toward gradual, steady progress. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:45 a.m.

Free; preregister. Info, rebecca@ iycvt.com.

SUN-STYLE TAI CHI FOR FALL PREVENTION: Seniors boost their strength and balance through gentle, flowing movements. Father Lively Center, St. Johnsbury, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 751-0431.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Teenage fans of Japanese cartoons gather to watch episodes, read manga, talk about cosplays and make new friends. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

INDOOR PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Small groups enjoy a cozy session of reading, rhyming and singing. Birth through age 5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 878-4918.

mad river valley/ waterbury

BABY/TODDLER STORY TIME WITH MS. CYNTHIA: Tiny tykes have fun, hear stories and meet new friends in the children’s section. Waterbury Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

TUE.19

GOLDEN DOME GROUP FOR HOMESCHOOLERS: Readers in grades 4 through 8 discuss the month’s middle-grade book together. Presented

by Brownell Library. 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Energetic youngsters join Miss Meliss for stories, songs and lots of silliness. Presented by Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

RED CLOVER GROUP FOR HOMESCHOOLERS: The Brownell Library book club for grades K through 4 reads two new books. 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

holidays

EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST: The Easter Bunny stops by the breakfast buffet for a hopping brunch.

The Depot, St. Albans, 9-11 a.m. $12.50-17.50; preregister. Info, 443-798-5380.

spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 2 & 7:30 p.m. $12-40. Info, 603-646-2422.

outdoors

EASTER BUNNY VISIT: Youngsters hobnob with the bringer of colorful eggs and chocolate. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

BUD-BREAK BIRD MONITORING: Amateur ornithologists go out in search of early migratory birds like woodcocks and red-winged blackbirds building their nests.

Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3068.

lgbtq

theater

‘BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE’: See THU.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

music

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: A virtual fundraiser for the New England Center for Circus Arts features aerialists, acrobats and jugglers from around the world. $15-50. Info, 254-9780.

album. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

POEMCITY 2022: VERMONT POET PAIRING: Using the poems of Louise Glück and Mary Ruefle, writers pen and (optionally) share their own stanzas. Presented by KelloggHubbard Library. 10 a.m.-noon.

Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

SUN.17 film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

CRYPITUS: The hometown-hero metal band is joined onstage

by Last to Fall, Mira and others.

Merchants Hall, Rutland, 8-11 p.m. $10. Info, darkshadowsentertain ment@gmail.com.

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: See WED.13.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘TUCK EVERLASTING’: See THU.14, 2 & 7:30 p.m.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

SMALL ISLAND BIG SONG: Featuring eight Indigenous musicians, this stunning multimedia collaboration reunites the distant yet interconnected musical traditions from across the Pacific and Indian oceans. See calendar

POEMCITY 2022: GARDEN DREAMS CONCERT: Pianist Aaron Marcus and spoken word poet Sam Sanders perform pieces from their recent

burlington

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL: See SAT.16.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS: KINDERGARTEN READINESS: Girls entering kindergarten and the first grade this fall connect, learn and have fun. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

SING-ALONG WITH LINDA BASSICK: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers sing, dance and wiggle along with Linda.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

chittenden county

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

PLAYGROUP AND FAMILY SUPPORT: Families with children under age 5 play and connect with others in the community. Winooski Memorial Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME ON THE GREEN: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library leads half an hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Williston Town Green, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

SCHOOL VACATION DRAW TOGETHER: Artists ages 8 and up (or 6 and up with an adult helper) paint beautiful digital works. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

TODDLERTIME: Kids ages 1 through 3 and their caregivers join Miss Kelly and her puppets Bainbow and La-La for story time. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

barre/montpelier

CARTOON WORKSHOP WITH DAN ABDO: One of the creators of Blue, Barry & Pancakes teaches cartoonists ages 6 and up how to draw comic strips.

words

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

health & fitness

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Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

Brownell Library. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

stowe/smuggs

ONLINE PRENATAL YOGA: See WED.13.

KIDS’ BEGINNER PIANO CLASS: Future pianists learn the basics in this sixweek class. Keyboards available to borrow. Ages 9 through 14. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:304:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 888-3853.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Kiddos 5 and younger share in stories, crafts and rhymes. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

STEAM AFTERSCHOOL: Kids learn art, science and math through games and crafts, including paper airplane races, Lego competitions and origami. Ages 6 and up. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

mad river valley/ waterbury

ART CLUB!: Artists ages 6 and up learn a new technique, style or craft every week. Waterbury Public Library, 3-4 p.m.

Free; preregister; limited space. Info, cynthia@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

upper valley

BABY STORY TIME: Librarians and finger-puppet friends introduce babies 20 months and younger to the joy of reading. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

WED.20

GMBA BOOK GROUP: High school-age readers discuss thoughts and themes regarding the book of the month. Presented by

burlington

CRAFTERNOON: See WED.13.

EARTH + SPACE-TACULAR FESTIVAL: See SAT.16.

ITTY BITTY PUBLIC SKATE: See WED.13.

STEAM SPACE: See WED.13.

chittenden county

‘CHICKEN LITTLE’: The sky is falling! Middle school volunteers put on a puppet show. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 4-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

BABYTIME: See WED.13.

COMMUNITY POET-TREE: See WED.13.

LEGO BUILDERS: See WED.13.

barre/montpelier

GAMES AFTERNOON: Board game lovers ages 8 and up learn new games at the library. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

stowe/smuggs

WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON: See WED.13.

mad river valley/ waterbury

TEEN ART CLUB: Budding environmentalists ages 12 through 18 get ready for Earth Day by making their own wildflower seed bombs. Waterbury Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, cynthia@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

northeast kingdom

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tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn.

Sangha Studio — Pine, Burlington, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, newleaf sangha@gmail.com.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION: Mindful folks experience sitting and walking meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, lungta108@gmail.com.

language

Journey of Self-Discovery and Letting Go, followed by a Moth-style story hour. ArtsRiot, Burlington, 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 825-1081.

POEMCITY 2022: L. R. BERGER, PETER MURPHY & TOM SCHMIDT: Three poets read their original work. A Q&A follows. Presented by KelloggHubbard Library. 6:30-8 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 223-3338.

TUE.19

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASS: Celtic-curious students learn to speak an Ghaeilge in a supportive group. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 863-3403.

agriculture

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

SUSTAINABLE FORAGING WILD EDIBLES: SOLD OUT. Gatherersin-training rove the Intervale grounds, learning which plants are edible, what’s in season and how to harvest ethically. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 660-0440.

music

business

lgbtq

TEMPEST TRIO: The ebullient chamber group plays classical tunes from Schumann, Stutschewsky and Brahms. South Church Hall, St. Johnsbury, 3 p.m. $6-18. Info, 748-7135.

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Job seekers drop in for tips on résumé writing, applying for jobs, and training.

Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 888-3853.

THE RUSTICS: The acoustic trio covers beloved songs by John Prine, the Grateful Dead and Hank Williams Sr. Palmer’s Sugarhouse, Shelburne, noon-2 p.m. Free. Info, 989-9382.

community

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP: Brownell Library hosts a virtual roundtable for neighbors to pause and reflect on the news cycle.

10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

theater

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See SAT.16.

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: See WED.13, 5 p.m.

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dance

SWING DANCING: Local Lindy hoppers and jitterbuggers convene at Vermont Swings’ weekly boogie-down. Bring clean shoes.

Beginner lessons, 6:30 p.m.

Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:309 p.m. $5. Info, 864-8382.

MON.18 film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

food & drink

RISOTTO MILANESE & SPRING VEGETABLES: Chef Jason Gelrud shows home chefs just how easy risotto can be. Presented by City Market, Onion River Co-op. 5:30-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, info@ citymarket.coop.

Vaudeville and Grace Winter is a distant memory with the Vermont Burlesque Festival warming things up.

New England’s largest celebration of body positivity and burlesque revival returns with a multiday, multicity tour of the Green Mountain State. In Burlington, performers and fans mingle at the kickoff mixer or after-party, tour through titillating vaudeville history at the opening-night show, and take classes from some of the festival’s brightest stars.

At the Granite City Showcase in Barre, audience members in their lumberjack best walk the red flannel carpet. And it all comes to a head with three elaborate extravaganza shows in Essex Junction.

VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Opens Wednesday, April 20, 5-7 p.m., at Orlando’s Bar & Lounge in Burlington. See website for future dates and locations. Various prices. Info, 276-6362, vermontburlesquefestival.com.

lgbtq

BRIDGE CLUB: See THU.14, 1-2 p.m.

Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free; preregister; donations accepted. Info, 223-6954.

health & fitness

holidays

music

games

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.13.

WEEKLY CHAIR YOGA: Those with mobility challenges or who are new to yoga practice balance and build strength through gentle, supported movements.

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PYSANKY EGGS: UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING DROP-IN SESSIONS: Easter artists ages 12 and up learn the ancient practice of elaborate egg painting. Egg donations welcome. Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 1-4 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, programs@ normanwilliams.org.

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PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

BONNIE RAITT: SOLD OUT. The 10-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer plays jams from her new album, Dig in Deep, and a lifetime of country-blues stardom. The Flynn, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Info, 863-5966.

seminars

U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION: See WED.13, noon-1:30 & 3:30-4:45 p.m.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

‘FIRST COW’: A Chinese immigrant and a taciturn chef find surprising connection and success in the Oregon Territory in this 2019 period piece. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 775-0903.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

games

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See SAT.16.

PLAY CHESS!: Everyone — beginners and experts, seniors and youngsters — is welcome at this weekly board game night.

Norman Williams Public Library, Woodstock, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

words

language

theater

C. JANE TAYLOR: ArtsRiot becomes a motorcycle club for the night as the author launches her memoir, Spirit Traffic: A Mother’s

AFLCR SOCIAL HOUR: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts a virtual cocktail hour. 6-7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, ellen. sholk@gmail.com.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING & ACADEMIC TUTORING: Students improve their reading, writing, math and ELL skills through one-on-one time with experienced tutors. Mercy Connections, Burlington, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 846-7063.

LET’S SPEAK ARABIC!: Beginners learn crucial words and grammar in a fun, casual environment facilitated by local Arabic speaker Mona Tolba. Winooski Memorial Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

lgbtq

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

montréal

SANDY & NOAH: Two sly and sinuous circus performers weave their way through a series of whimsical vignettes. La Chapelle, Montréal, 7 p.m. $15-30. Info, 514-843-7738.

seminars

MAP!: MAKE AN ACTION PLAN: Guest speakers and the Mercy Connections team help students plan how to live their best post-pandemic lives. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 846-7063.

theater

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See SAT.16.

‘OTTO FRANK’: Tragedy and timeliness weave together in Roger Guenveur Smith’s one-man show, inspired by Anne Frank’s father.

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $12-35. Info, 603-646-2422.

words

ADRIANA TRIGIANI: The author prepares readers for her forthcoming novel, The Good Left Undone. Presented by Phoenix Books and the Vermont Italian Cultural Association. 7 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

FFL READS BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘SALT TO THE SEA’: Teens and adults alike discuss Ruta Sepetys’ affecting YA novel about the littleknown casualties of World War II in East Prussia. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-3403.

GREEN MOUNTAINS REVIEW’S AMERICAN POET LAUREATE SERIES: Vermont Studio Center hosts a joint virtual reading from Rhode Island poet laureate Tina Cane and New York State poet laureate Alicia Ostriker. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-2727.

NEW PERSPECTIVES: The Dorothy Alling Memorial Library book club discusses The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. Noon. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-4918.

POEMCITY 2022: AN EVENING OF KINDNESS AND HOPE: James Crews, editor of The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection

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and Joy, hosts a reading with featured poets from the anthology. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

POETRY OPEN MIC: In honor of National Poetry Month, library patrons share their original poems or recite old favorites.

Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 888-3853.

WINE & STORY: Lovers of libations and tellers of tales gather for an evening of good company.

Shelburne Vineyard, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 863-1754.

WORK IN PROGRESS: Members of this writing group motivate each other to put pen to paper for at least an hour, then debrief together. Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville, 5-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 888-3853.

dance

VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL: THE MIXER: Festival performers and attendees mingle over specialty cocktails during previews, tarot readings and live music from Maple Street Six. See calendar spotlight. Orlando’s Bar & Lounge, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 276-6362.

environment

NEW HAVEN CONSERVATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY READ & DISCUSSION: Local environmentalists discuss The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas Tallamy.

Presented by New Haven Community Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 453-4015.

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film

CLIMATE CHANGING GARDENING: See WED.13.

‘BACKYARD WILDERNESS 3D’: See WED.13.

ONE TREE PLANTED PLANTING DAY: As part of a national Earth Month initiative, volunteers plant trees that will transform a flooded vegetable field into a habitat for birds and pollinators.

Intervale Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 660-0440.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.13.

agriculture

business

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE INVESTING: Investors learn from an expert how to make sure their money is helping build a better world.

Presented by Copper Leaf Financial. Noon-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-2731.

cannabis

UPLIFT: Lamoille Cannabis Connect hosts a networking event for folks in the industry, featuring live music from Satta Sound. Stowe Cider, 4 p.m. $20.

Info, 730-0624.

climate crisis

LIFTING THE CLOUD OFF CLIMATE CHANGE: Personal development coach Alexandra Arnold leads a webinar for women feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis. Presented

by Women Business Owners Network Vermont. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 503-0219.

community

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: VOICE OF VOLUNTEERISM EVENT: American Red Cross of Northern New England volunteers share their stories and explain how to get involved. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, erica.fuller4@ redcross.org.

crafts

FIRESIDE KNITTING GROUP: See WED.13.

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘MEERKATS 3D’: See WED.13.

‘MON MEILLEUR AMI (MY BEST FRIEND)’: A wealthy antique dealer with no friends is challenged by his colleagues to find a bestie in 10 days in this 2006 French comedy of errors.

Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘SPACE: UNRAVELING THE COSMOS’: See WED.13.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.13.

CHAIR YOGA: See WED.13.

language

ELL CLASSES: ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS: See WED.13.

lgbtq

PCVT’S ONLINE AUCTION: See WED.13.

music

OPEN MIC: Artists of all stripes have eight minutes to share a song, story or poem. Virtual option available. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4140.

WILD WOODS SONG CIRCLE: Singers and acoustic instrumentalists gather over Zoom for an evening of music making. 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Free. Info, 775-1182.

Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 656-3180.

WANDA DÍAZ-MERCED: The astronomer explains how losing her sight inspired her to explore the universe in new ways and make previously impossible discoveries.

Presented by Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. 7-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 748-2372.

theater

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: See SAT.16.

‘MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’: See WED.13.

‘OTTO FRANK’: See TUE.19.

words

BYOB VIRTUAL BOOK GROUP: Lit lovers bring whatever they’re currently reading to this cozy Morristown Centennial Library book club. 6-7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 888-3853.

POEMCITY 2022: SAMN STOCKWELL, SCUDDER PARKER & EVA ZIMET: Listeners can attend this stacked poetry reading in person or tune in virtually. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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TESSA WEGERT: Phoenix Books celebrates the publication of the author’s newest Shana Merchant thriller, Dead Wind. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350.

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PETER HAYES: In a lecture for the UVM Center for Holocaust Studies, the author and professor attempts to address why the Holocaust happened. University of Vermont Alumni House,

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SHANTA LEE GANDER: The multimedia artist and author of Ghettoclaustrophobia: Dreamin of Mama While Trying to Speak Woman in Woke Tongues reads her poetry.

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seminars

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DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES: Discover your happy place in one of our summer en plein air painting or summer independent study classes. Making art boosts well-being and brings joy, especially while connecting with other art enthusiasts. Now enrolling adults for summer and fall in drawing, painting and fused glass. Spots fill quickly.

Don’t delay! Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com.

craft LASER CUT RUBBER STAMP WORKSHOP: Design and make your own custom rubber stamp! Students will use Adobe Illustrator to create their own image or text, then etch it onto rubber using Generator’s Epilog laser cutters. Finally, they will create their own mount for their rubber die. Wed., April 27 & May 4, 6-8:00 p.m. Cost: $145.

Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: Sam Graulty, 540-0761, education@generatorvt. com, generatorvt.com/ workshops.

SPOON-CARVING WORKSHOP: Using a few quintessential green woodworking tools — the drawknife, gouge and spokeshave — we will go over one of the many ways to carve a spoon. We will cover getting material out of a log, steam bending the crook and finishing.

All skills levels are welcome.

Sat., May 14, 9 a.m-noon. Cost: $125. Location: Generator, 40 Sears La., Burlington. Info: Sam Graulty, 540-0761, education@ generatorvt.com, generatorvt. com/workshops.

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BACKYARD COMPOSTING 101: Nathan Lake covers the basics behind the science, technique, upkeep and overall process of backyard composting. We will discuss strategies for composting in a small urban environment or with access to more space. Once you have a working compost strategy, eliminating food waste and feeding your garden become easy! Sat., Apr. 23, 10 a.m. Cost: $25. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Info: Sarah McIlvenni, 482-4060, sarah.m@

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language LEARN SPANISH LIVE & ONLINE: Broaden your world. Learn Spanish online via live video conferencing. High-quality affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults and students. Travelers lesson package.

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Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, online. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

music DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New classes (outdoor mask optional / masks indoors) starting on Jan 10. Taiko Tue. and Wed.; Djembe Wed.; Kids and Parents Tue. and Wed. Conga classes by request!

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Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.

shamanism APPRENTICESHIP IN SHAMANISM: Rare opportunity to apprentice locally in a shamanic tradition. To read and learn about this offering, go to: heartofthehealer.org. For more details, including cost, location and times, please email thomas.mock1444@ gmail.com or text 369-4331. Five weekends over a year; first one is Aug. 5-7. Location: St. Albans. Info: Thomas Mock, 369-4331, thomas. mock1444@gmail.com.

EXTRAORDINARY REALITIES: Evidence of shamanic practice goes back 50,000+ years all around the world. Learn how to journey into the spirit realms to meet with compassionate helping spirits. You will have the opportunity to meet your power animal and spirit teacher — and experience an introduction to core shamanic divination and healing. Apr. 23 & 24, starting at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $225/11-hour class. Location: Shaman’s Flame Workshop Center, 644 Log Town Rd., Woodbury. Info: Peter Clark, 456-8735, peterclark13@gmail. com, shamansflame.cojm.

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Learn how to relax under pressure and how aikido cultivates core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency. Aikido techniques emphasize throws, pinning techniques and the growth of internal power. Visitors are always welcome to watch a class!

Starts Tue., May 3; meets 5 days/ week. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youth and families.

Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington.

Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

TAI CHI CLASS IN MONTPELIER: Improve your balance, alignment, looseness and awareness through a soft and grounding practice. Weekly beginner classes taught by Djemila Cavanaugh of Long River Tai Chi Circle, school of Wolfe Lowenthal, direct student of Cheng Man-ching.

COVID-19 vaccination and mask required to attend in person.

Online options also avail. Starts Tue., May 3, 6-7 p.m.; registration open until May 31. Cost: $65/month. Location: Bethany Church, 115 Main St., Montpelier.

Info: Djemila Cavanaugh, 4900225, djem.translator@gmail. com, facebook.com/gemstaichi.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 19 Parking Rates— Special Rate for Former Elmwood Avenue Lot Monthly Permit Holders at the College Street/Lakeview/Westlake Parking Garage Facility

CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 18 Parking facility designations— Temporarily suspending use of 51 Elmwood Avenue (Elmwood Lot) as a parking lot within the City of Burlington.

Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: ___ Approved__ Date: __3/16/2022____ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22

Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __ Approved__ Date: _3/16/2022____ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22

It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 19: Parking rates, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 19: Parking Rates (a) As written. (b)(1)-(b)(7) As written. (b)(8) College Street/Lakeview/Westlake Parking Garage Facility. (b)(8)a.-b. As written.

It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 18: Parking facility designations, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 18: Parking facility designations. (a) As written. (b) Leased lot locations: (b)(1) The city-owned lot on the west side of Elmwood Avenue near the intersection of Grant Street, known as the Elmwood lot.* (b)(2)-(5) As written.

(b)(8)c. Monthly Permit Rates. Eighty dollars ($80.00) for a five (5) day per week monthly permit; the five (5) days per week shall be Monday through Friday (“standard work-week permit”).

Ninety-six dollars ($96.00) for a seven (7) day per week monthly permit (“standard calendar-week permit”). Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a five (5) day per week monthly permit for city employees when paid for by a City of Burlington department. Zero dollars ($0.00) for a restaurant/retail/service worker seven (7) day per week monthly permit with eligibility determined by the department of public works within policy approved by the public works commission. Fifty-Five dollars ($55.00) for a five (5) day per week monthly permit for individuals who held valid monthly parking permits at the Elmwood Lot as of April 30, 2022, for the period inclusive of

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 4C0534-5A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6111 On March 28, 2022, J.M. Rowley Corporation, P.O. Box 21, Milton, VT 05468 filed application number 4C0534-5A for a project generally described as continued operation of the existing sand extraction pit with a modification to the operation and truck load extraction limitations outlined in Condition 23 of LUP 4C0534-5. The applicant proposes to increase total extraction volume to 100,000 cy, or 6,250 truck loads per year, with no increase to the maximum loads per day (40) or average loads of sand extracted per day for the fiscal year (20 loads), and no expansion to the previously permitted footprint. The hours of operation of the pit will remain unchanged. The project is located on West Milton Road in Milton, Vermont. This application can be viewed online by visiting the Act 250 Database: (https://anrweb.vt.gov/ANR/Act250/Details. aspx?Num=4C0534-5A).

No hearing will be held and a permit will be issued unless, on or before April 25, 2022, a party notifies the District 4 Commission in writing of an issue requiring 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, 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. To request party status and a hearing, fill out the Party Status Petition Form on the Board’s website: https://nrb. vermont.gov/documents/party-status-petitionform, and email it to the District 4 Office at: NRB. Act250Essex@vermont.gov. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

For more information contact Stephanie Monaghan at the address or email below. Dated this April 7, 2022.

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May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025, after which such rate will increase to the standard work-week permit rate. The director of the department of public works or his or her designee may prorate monthly parking permit fees at times of sale and termination. (b)(9)-(16) As written. (c) The rate of charge for parking in leased lots shall be as follows, and those vehicles without a vehicle tag displayed in the proper position will be removed by wrecker at the owners’ expense: Location Rates (1) Elmwood Avenue and Grant Street: Per month $55.00* (2) Main Street adjacent to the metered parking lot located on the N.E. corner Main and Winooski: Per month 60.00 *This rate shall be suspended and not chargeable for the period inclusive of May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025. (d)-(f) As written. ** ***

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 4 LOCATION OF YIELD-RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __ Approved__ Date: __3/16/2022___ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 4 Location of yield-right-ofway signs of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 4 Location of yield-right-of-way signs.

Yield-right-of-way signs are authorized at the following locations: (1) – (3) As written.

(4) Reserved. At each entrance to the Shelburne Street Roundabout causing all traffic approaching the roundabout to yield.

(5) Reserved. At the intersection of Ledge Road and Shelburne Street, causing traffic on Ledge Road to yield.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 3 STOP SIGN LOCATIONS. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __ Approved__ Date: __3/16/2022___ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 3 Stop Sign Locations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 3 Stop Sign Locations.

Stop signs are authorized at the following locations: (1) – (54) As written.

(55) – (185) As written.

(186) At the intersection of Ledge Road and Shelburne Street, causing traffic on Ledge Road to stop. Reserved.

(187) At the intersection of South Willard Street and Shelburne and Shelburne Street, causing traffic on South Willard Street to stop. Reserved.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 30 SPEED LIMITS. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __ Approved___ Date: __3/16/2022_____ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 30 Speed limits of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 30 Speed Limits. (a) As written. (b) Speed limit on listed streets: (1) – (2) As written.

(3) No motor vehicle shall be operated upon any of the following streets at any time at a rate of speed greater than thirty (30) miles per hour, and suitable signs stating this speed limit shall be conspicuously placed on such streets: a. – b. As written. c. Shelburne Street from the South Burlington town line north to Ledge Road Adams Court. d. As written.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 7 NO-PARKING AREAS. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __ Approved___ Date: ___3/16/2022____ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7 No-parking areas, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 7 No-parking areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1) – (200) As written.

(201) Reserved. On the west side of Overlake Park beginning 22 feet north of the driveway for 11 Overlake Park and extending north for 40 feet.

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CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-TWO, A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION— SECTION 7A. ACCESSIBLE SPACES DESIGNATED. Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: __Approved___ Date: ___03/16/2022___ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Public Works Engineer, Technical Services Published: 04/13/22 Effective: 05/04/22 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7A, Accessible spaces designated, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 7A Accessible spaces designated.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations, except automobiles displaying special handicapped license plates issued pursuant to 18 V.S.A. § 1325, or any amendment or renumbering thereof: (1)-(89) As written.

(90) On the north side of North Street in the first space east of School Street. Reserved.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS SUBJECT: HR CONSULTANT EXTENSIVE STUDY Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc. (NEKCA) is soliciting proposals for an extensive HR study on the following services: · Job Description Review and Development · Wage & Compensation Analysis and Design · Performance Evaluation Plan · Benefit Comparability Survey Proposals, bids, or responses will be accepted by NEKCA no later than Friday, April 22, 2022, 4:00 PM EST For more detailed information and a copy of the Request for Proposals for Wage, Compensation and Job Position Study and Benefits Comparability Survey, please reach out to Claire Talbot at ctalbot@nekcavt.org LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF BURLINGTON ONE-YEAR ACTION PLANS The City of Burlington is soliciting input in connection with the development of its 2022 One-Year Action Plan for Housing & Community Development, as part of federal requirements under 24 CFR Part 91.105 for planning and allocation of federal funds from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME and other HUD administered programs. The City anticipates receiving $706,200 in new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds and $415,000 in new HOME funds to support housing, community and economic development activities for the 2022 program year (7/1/2022-6/30/2023). The City is also releasing a substantial amendment to the 2019 Action Plan to describe the revised uses of the supplemental CDBG-CV funds received in 2020. In addition, the City has made some minor amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan in order to meet HUD requirements for timely CDBG allocations.

On Monday, May 9th, 2022, at 7:00 pm, there will be a Public Hearing before the Burlington City Council to hear comments on housing and community development needs, the draft 2022 One-Year Action Plan, the amended 2019 One-Year Action Plan, and the revised Citizen Participation Plan.

The Action Plans will be made available April 15th online at www.burlingtonvt.gov/CEDO. The public is encouraged to review the Plans and funding recommendations, attend the Public Hearing, and comment. Written comments will also be accepted on the Plans through May 15th, 2022 via email at ccurtis@burlingtonvt.gov.

For more information, or information on alternative access, contact Christine Curtis, Community & Economic Development Office, at (802) 735-7002.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Booska Movers will be holding a public auction for the goods stored for the following accounts: Charlie Childs,Williston, VT Glenn Edwards, Burlington, VT

This public auction will be held at Booska Movers, Inc April 20, 2022 at 430 Meadowland Dr S. Burlington, VT at 9:00am The terms of the sale are final payment in full by cash or credit card. items will be sold in “as is condition” with no warranties expressed or implied.

Any person claiming the rights to these goods must pay the amount necessary to satisfy the storage cost.

Please contact Adam Booska at 802-864-5115 #108 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given that the following lots shall be sold, to satisfy lien of owner, at public sale by sealed bid, on Friday Apr 29, 2022 at the Access Mini-Storage/ McLure Moving & Storage, Inc. complex on 167 Colchester Road, Route 2A Essex Jct., VT. Start time for the sale shall be 10:00 am.

Access Mini-Storage lots (name & unit #) offered for sale for non-payment: Barbour, Bill #007 Child, Charles #208 Coax, Rebeca #531 Demko, Theodore #545 Guilmette, John #341 Nielsen, Brandon #214 Richards, Ashley #450 McLure Moving & Storage warehouse lots offered for sale: Simons, Bryan Sealed bids will be submitted for the entire contents of each self storage unit. All sales are final and must be paid for at the time of sale. All items must be removed from the unit within 3 days of purchase. A deposit will be collected on all units sold. This deposit will be refunded when all items are removed and the unit has been broom cleaned.

The owners of Access Mini-Storage, Inc. and McLure Moving & Storage, Inc. reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

4/6 & 4/13 REQUEST FOR AUDIT PROPOSAL Vermont Public, the organization that has resulted from the merger of VPR and Vermont PBS will be conducting a search for independent auditors of the newly combined organization as well as preparation of 990 and other related statements such as the 401k plan and other specialized reporting. Vermont Public is the largest independent media company in the state of Vermont and is also one of the largest not for profits in the state.

Further information on the RFP process is available via the Vermont PBS website at www.vermontpbs. org/about/public-information/ We welcome all proposals to serve. Should you have any questions on the proposal process at this time please contact (802) 655-2458.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 22-PR-01171 In re ESTATE of Horace Ross Baker, Jr NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Horace Ross Baker, Jr, late of Shelburne, 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 within the four (4) month period.

Dated: Feb. 14, 2022 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Warren R. Baker Executor/Administrator: Warren R. Baker, c/o Julie Hoyt, Esq., Jarrett & Luitjens, PLC, 1795 Williston Rd., South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 864-5951 julie@vtelaw.com Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 4/13/22

Name of Probate Court: Debra Brunell, Register, Chittenden Probate Division Address of Probate Court: PO Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 22-PR-01449 In re ESTATE of Richard Homan NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Richard William Homan, late of South Burlington, VT. 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 within the four (4) month period.

Dated: 4/13/22 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Bridget Edwards Executor/Administrator: Bridget Edwards, 65 Russell St, Winooski, VT 05404 802-922-7285 bridget.m.edwards@gmail.com Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 4/13/22 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 21-PR-01757 In re ESTATE of Carol Mott NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Carol Mott, late of Milton, 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 within the four (4) month period.

Dated: April 8, 2022 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Bonnie J. Quaile, Executor Executor/Administrator: Bonnie J. Quaile, 45 Lake Road, Milton, Vermont 802-370-8337 Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: April 13, 2022 Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Probate Division Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street - P.O. Box 511, Burlington, VT 05402-0511 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 21-PR-06723 In re ESTATE of Pauline Pfingst NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Pauline Pfingst, late of Essex.

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 within the four (4) month period.

Dated: April 7, 2022 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Andrew H. Montroll, Esq. Executor/Administrator: Andrew H. Montroll, Esq.,

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Fitzpatrick, LLP; PO Box 174, Essex Jct., VT 05453 802-879-6304 cwood@bpflegal.com

PO Box 1045, Burlington, VT 05402-1045 802-5400250 amontroll@mblawoffice.com

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 3/16/22

Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 4/13/22

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Probate Division, Chittenden Unit Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Probate Division Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 22-PR-00155 In re ESTATE of Karsten Schlenter NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Karsten Schlenter, late of Essex, 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 within the four (4) month period.

Dated: January 20, 2022 Signature of Fiduciary: /s/ Toni Schlenter Executor/Administrator: Toni M. Schlenter, c/o Corey F. Wood, Esq., Bergeron, Paradis &

Rd. The project is located in the Conservation District. (Tax Map #7-3004250).

Additional information can be obtained through email by calling 802-434-5075, or by email at zoningbolton@gmavt.net. Pursuant to 24 VSA § 4464 and § 4471, participation in this local proceeding, by written or oral comment, is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

TOWN OF BOLTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL 28, 2022 The Town of Bolton’s Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on April 28, 2022, at 6:30pm.

Place: Virtual or Municipal Conference Room, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT, 05676.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3jqNTet Call (audio only): +1 646 558 8656| Meeting ID: 879 9393 7080 The following applications will be reviewed: 2022-11-DRB; Applicant & Property Owner: Catherine Antley and Gideon Bavly. Seeking final subdivision approval for a boundary line adjustment on 569 Mill Brook Rd. The property is in the Forest, Conservation, and Rural II Districts. (Tax Map #2-0060509).

2022-17-DRB; Applicant: Lenore Hayes. Property Owner: Burlington Community Land Trust & Champlain Housing Trust. Appealing Zoning Administrator’s notice of violation for a pool and associated deck located in a stream setback on 3244 Duxbury Rd. The property is located in the Rural I District. (Tax Map #15-0013244).

2022-23-DRB; Applicant: Lindsay DesLauriers.

Property Owner: BVR LLC. Seeking conditional use review and steep slopes review for a nordic ski facility hut located on 4302 Bolton Valley Access

TOWN OF COLCHESTER SELECTBOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CAPITAL BUDGET PROGRAM FOR FY 2023-2028 Pursuant to 24 V.S.A., Chapter 117, Section 4430 and 4443 and Section 602 (4) of the Town of Colchester’s Charter, the Town of Colchester Selectboard will hold a public hearing on May 10, 2022 at 6:35 PM at the Colchester Town Office, Outer Bay Conference Room, 3rd Floor, to consider adoption of the FY 2023-2028 Capital Budget Program for the Town of Colchester. You may watch the Selectboard meeting on livestream TV: http://lcatv.org/live-stream-2 Residents are welcome to participate in the hearing in-person. Alternatively, you may send a note, up to 1,000 words, to TownManager@colchestervt. gov with “FY23-FY28 Capital Budget Program” in the subject line and your name and address in the body of the email. The email will be shared with the entire Selectboard prior to the meeting and included in the information packet at the next meeting (as the information packet for the current meeting is sent out along with the agenda).

Copies of the Capital Budget Program are available at the Town Clerk’s office at 781 Blakely Rd. or on the Town website: www.colchestervt.gov.

Publication date no later than April 21, 2022.

TOWN OF ESSEX ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA MAY 5, 2022 - 6:00 PM MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT - Join via Microsoft Teams at https://www.essexvt. org/870/5481/Join-ZBA-Meeting.

- Conference call (audio only): (802) 377-3784 | Conference ID: 480 347 627# - Public wifi: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/ content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont

1. UNSPECIFIED USE: Esad & Fatima Boskailo: Proposal to operate an AirBnB located at 22 Old Stage Rd in the R2. Tax Map 10, Parcel 51.

2. CONDITIONAL USE: West Property Mgmt & Dev, LLC: Proposal to operate a religious institution located at 10 Old Stage Rd in the R2. Tax Map 10, Parcel 4.

3. Minutes: February 3, 2022 & April 7, 2022 Visit our website at www.essexvt.org.

TOWN OF SHARON, VT: INVITATION TO BID: EXTERIOR PAINTING Sharon Town Offices Old School House Building Sharon Historical Society (Old Town Hall) Exit 2, I-89, Sharon, VT Bid forms due April 28th, 2022 at 12:00PM The Town of Sharon is accepting bids for exterior painting over a period of 2 or 3 years based on bidder preference. Buildings include the Sharon Town Offices (15 School Street), the Old School House building (20 School Street) and the Sharon Historical Society (24 Route 132).

Work involves assessment of exterior condition, surface cleaning and prep work, as well as painting.

Scope of work includes siding, stairs, decks, railings and handicapped ramps.

Detailed specifications and bid form are available via download from https://sharonvt.net or are available upon request. Paper and email bids will be accepted. No faxed bids please. The Selectboard reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or portion thereof, if it deems to be in the public interest to do so.

Mailing Address: Sharon Selectboard, P.O. Box 250, Sharon, VT 05065 Physical Address: 15 School Street, Sharon, VT 05065 Email: selectboard@sharonvt.net.

Questions? Email or call 802-763-8268 ext. 4

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Vermont Tent Company is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment, and future summer/fall employment starting in May. Full time, part time, after school and weekend hours available for each position. Pay rates vary by position with minimum starting wage ranging from $17-$21/hour depending on job skills and experience.

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COFFEE ROASTER Consistently roast each batch of coffee following the proper roast profiles while maintaining strict control of all quality standards and procedures.

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COFFEE ROASTER APPRENTICE Learn the necessary aspects of an Apprentice Roaster by following a curriculum designed specifically for coffee roasting through self-directed and supervisor-led training.

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Director of Operations Grounds for Health is an international non-profit focused on cervical cancer prevention through screen and treat programs in low and middle income countries, currently working in Ethiopia and Kenya.

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VT Beer Shepherd is a family owned craft beverage distribution company. Our business is built on high quality products, integrity and teamwork. We strive to be friendly, professional and deliver a high level of customer service in all aspects of our business. We value our employees and continuously work toward creating an inclusive and positive work environment.

This F/T hybrid position includes delivery, order picking, warehouse cleaning and organizing. Requirements include: • Clean driving record and experience driving 20ft box truck • Ability to move up to 170lb kegs • Attention to detail • Friendly and professional customer service • Basic computer skills Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour plus Full Benefits

SOUS CHEF This is an exciting opportunity to participate and lead daily kitchen operations and motivate the culinary team to produce menu items of high standard in a timely organized fashion. The Sous Chef will be the right hand assistant to Chef Will Dodson The Sous Chef will lead by example in support of a clean, organized, safe, respectful, creative and stable operations with professional communication to FOH service team.

Compensation:

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Salary based on experience Paid time off (2 weeks paid vacation)

Craft Beverage Sales VT Beer Shepherd is a family owned craft beverage distribution company. Our business is built on high quality products, integrity and teamwork. We strive to be friendly, professional and deliver a high level of customer service in all aspects of our business.

We value our employees and continuously work toward creating an inclusive and positive work environment.

Holiday Pay and Banquet Event bonuses Anniversary & annual performance bonuses Email resumes to: dodsonwill@gmail.com or call with questions: 802.234.9961

This is a F/T sales position for the greater Chittenden county.

Requirements: • Knowledge of and passion for craft beer and wine • Experience in consultative selling • Friendly and professional customer service • Clean driving record

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Are you an experienced, creative, and motivated development professional that loves animals?

We have a great opportunity at the Humane Society of Chittenden County, a 121 year old community resource serving Chittenden and Grand Isle counties. This full-time position designs and implements a strategic, comprehensive fundraising and multi-channel communications plan for our mission driven organization. Proven experience and success in cultivating new, and stewarding existing donors and the procurement and retention of major gifts is a priority as our progressive organization scales for growth. Leads a team that communicates our regional and statewide impact, oversees corporate and community partnerships, designs creative engagement strategies, oversees planned giving and endowments, manages a grant pipeline and benefit events.

The ideal candidate has a deep appreciation and understanding of how philanthropy fuels a mission driven organization; thrives on community engagement; uses data effectively with a results-based approach; knows how to leverage staff and volunteers to raise funds, has at least five years’ direct fundraising experience particularly with major gifts; is an effective manager; and has a collaborative style working with diverse groups.

Visit hsccvt.org/Join-Our-Team along with salary requirements.

• Salary plus 100% Health, Vision, Dental Benefits

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GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WAITSFIELD SCHOOL

Waitsfield Elementary School seeks a guidance counselor for our Pk- 6 school community. Our dynamic candidates should enjoy filling a variety of roles: providing whole class direct instruction to students in SEL, supporting individuals and small groups, and being an active member of our MTSS and school team. Experience teaching social thinking and with positive behavioral supports required. Most important are finding joy in this work and a strong sense of humor.

This is a full-time position working under the teacher’s contract, requiring a VT teaching license with a school counselor endorsement. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference and to principal Kaiya Korb at kkorb@huusd.org.

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Club Operations Lead

Part Time Chef

Find purpose and passion by supporting technical teens with your customer service and management skills. We’re a fun, fast-growing startup, with a nonprofit mission to support high school coders in starting coding clubs and hackathons.

Shelburne: 80% in-office/20% WFH. 4 weeks PTO + holidays, health care & $2K for computer hardware. $50-$55K/year.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School is seeking an experienced chef for our busy summer season. Our kitchen focuses on serving a nutritious menu of local, seasonal and organic foods, including vegan and vegetarian options, at each meal to 20-40 students and staff. The kitchen team works in an open kitchen environment with lots of daily interaction with students, and are responsible for providing a professional, welcoming, courteous presence to the public. Experience cooking and serving food for large groups is a must. This is a part time position scheduled at 32 hours per week, with the possibility of becoming full time.

Flexible schedule including some weekends, BUT NO LATE NIGHTS. Pay range $18-$22 per hour depending on experience.

Full job description: bit.ly/club-ops-lead

To learn more and apply, visit yestermorrow.org/jobs.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER

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Library Assistant Georgia Public Library (GPL) Is accepting applications for a 10 hr./week Library Assistant.

Working Saturday 9am-1:00pm is required.

Starting pay $14/hr.

Waitsfield and Warren Elementary Schools, part of the Harwood Unified Union School District, seek a French teacher for our K-6th grades. Our elementary program provides introductory language exposure along with world culture instruction. Candidates must love kids and understand language acquisition process and effective instructional strategies for this age group. K-6 (or K-12) French teaching endorsement & license, or eligibility for such licensure, required.

Alternate endorsement in Spanish may be considered.

Send resume and cover letter to Directorgplvt@gmail.com.

Warehouse Manager

SOLAR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Thriving charity resale operation is looking for someone to manage our warehouse. Duties include working with staff doing pickups and deliveries of large items, accepting donated goods at the door, preparing and pricing items for the store, and more, in partnership with the store manager.

Must have supervisory experience, organizational and logistics skills, and excellent communication abilities. Mechanical skills and experience driving a box truck and a forklift would be very helpful.

Send resumes to: receptionist@hope-vt.org.

HUMAN RESOURCES & OFFICE COORDINATOR

The Flynn is looking for an experienced Human Resources Coordinator to collaborate with the General Manager on general HR tasks, recruiting, administration, and employee culture. This role is also responsible for maintaining basic office supplies and organization. Must be organized, kind, collaborative, and passionate about the importance of employee development.

Detailed job description and more information: flynnvt.org/About-Us/Employment-and-InternshipOpportunities Send resume and cover letter: HResources@flynnvt.org No phone calls, please. E.O.E.

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This is a full time position with benefits and competitive pay. Submit your application via www.schoolspring.com and include a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of license, and 3 current letters of recommendation; OR send letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of license, and 3 letters of recommendation to Kaiya Korb, Principal, Waitsfield Elementary School, 3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 or kkorb@huusd.org.

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Work with existing Photovoltaic (PV) Systems installed by Norwich Solar and others. Perform service work, warranty work, and O&M duties throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

PV system project size will range from 5kW to 5MW, including both ground-mounted and roof-mounted residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale grid-tied systems. Responsible for troubleshooting, documenting, and tracking assignments until completion, as well as data analysis using online monitoring platforms. Strong understanding of grid-tied solar installation, PV system design, installation commissioning procedures, shutdown/ LOTO procedures, troubleshooting, monitoring, and repair. Knowledge of the NEC and the ability to use and reference the code as required. Proficient skill with computers, Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite. Ideally, Full NABCEP PV Certification, additional Electrical Licensure, or formal technical education. 1+ year minimum experience as a solar PV installer or designer. Compensation commensurate with experience. Full benefit package.

Send cover letter and resume to careers@runtimesolar.com.

SUMMER PAINTERS Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications from dependable, efficient painters to work from early April to late August. Employment is full-time with tasks that include but are not limited to interior and exterior painting of academic buildings and residence halls, prewashing of walls, and minor drywall repairs to include taping and sanding.

Applicants should have painting experience and the ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

For a complete job description and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCvtSummerPaint.

MOVING TEAM Team Leader and Mover Temporary Positions Hours: Full Time 30 hours per week HallKeen Management is seeking a Team Leader and Mover who are energetic, responsible, motivated and reliable for residential property located in Winooski, VT. Will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and must regularly lift and move up to 10lbs, frequently lift up to 25lbs & occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities & Experience Include: • Packing & Moving Household and Commercial Items • Friendly Customer Service • Furniture assembly & disassembly • Safely lifting and moving heavy objects and packing homes.

• Willingness to work as a team member • Positive attitude and attention to detail Apply at: dfinnigan@hallkeen.com

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FOOD ACCESS ASSISTANT

Marketing Director

Create and execute the Lawson’s Finest Liquids marketing strategy to help achieve company financial and branding goals.

Marketing Brand Manager

Develop and implement the Lawson’s Finest Liquids brand strategy.

Executive Assistant

Serve as the primary support for the CEO to help achieve their performance goals and fulfill the company’s vision of success.

Taproom & Retail Beertender

The Intervale Center seeks a personable, compassionate, self-motivated Food Access Assistant to join the Gleaning & Food Access Team! The Food Access Assistant will assist in weekly food distributions at the Intervale Center and two off-site locations and will help create a welcoming, dignified, joyful environment during each food distribution effort.

Content Developer and Farm Center Projects Manager

An ideal candidate has a positive, outgoing attitude, interest in community-based gleaning, food systems, and agriculture, and experience with issues related to hunger, poverty, and nutrition.

The Intervale Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity of experience, background, and perspective to enrich our work. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. For a full job description and instructions to apply, please visit our website: intervale.org/get-involved#employment-banner.

To fulfill our mission, we are dedicated to having a nature-positive ‘voice’ in all communications and programming.

This position would be to create content to use across a broad spectrum of media channels and be meaningful to diverse audiences. This job requires experience in writing for and about “new” agriculture and food system change, understanding principles of regenerative agriculture, and excellent story telling skills.

Full description on our website: earthkeepfarmcommon.com/jobs.

Provide outstanding customer service throughout our taproom and retail operations in this multifaceted, part-time position.

Cleaning Crew

$22/HOUR (AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT)

Help us keep our brewery and taproom looking their best. Evening & weekend part-time positions available. Experience preferred.

Apply here: lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/careers

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT True North Wilderness Program is looking for a part-time Human Resources Assistant to work up to 20 hours per week, on-site, assisting the Office Manager with human resources needs. Tasks generally include onboarding new employees, running background checks, maintaining employee records and answering office phone calls. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, and a high level of organization and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Drive and Gmail, and in data entry. True North employs a team of dynamic, energized individuals and the Human Resources Assistant will be integral in maintaining our staffing needs and the quality of our team.

All True North employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received the booster dose of the vaccine if eligible. We seek to recruit a broadly diverse staff who will contribute a variety of viewpoints and experiences to ongoing program development and superior support of our clients. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and diverse gender identities.

Please visit: truenorthwilderness.com/careers to apply.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Keens Crossing – Winooski, VT 05404 Hours: 40 Hours Full Time HallKeen Management is seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician to enhance current skills, acquire new knowledge and grow with our company. Responsibilities are quite diverse including but not limited to Apartment turnovers, grounds keeping, various janitorial duties, painting, appliance, electrical, heating, plumbing and safety equipment repair and replacement, and providing assistance at other company properties when needed.

LOOKING FOR A COOLER OPPORTUNITY?

The qualified candidate must have reliable transportation and have the ability to assist in carrying appliances and climb ladders as needed.

Please e-mail resumes to dfinnigan@hallkeen.com.

Controller VHCB is seeking a highly skilled accounting professional for the role of Controller.

Join the financial team of an innovative funding organization with a mission that encompasses affordable housing and community development, land conservation and historic preservation. Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensure accurate accounting and reporting of federal and state grants management, and support the management of VHCB’s loan portfolio, budget, and audit process. Applicants will have experience creating multi-fund financial statements and managing a complex general ledger as well as a working knowledge of governmental and/or fund accounting and GAAP. Experience and familiarity with federal grants management and federal administrative regulations is required, as is a degree in accounting and a minimum of eight years’ experience in accounting. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a concern for accuracy are a must to work in this fast paced, interesting, and supportive environment. Fulltime position located in Montpelier office, with competitive salary and excellent comprehensive benefit package.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reply with cover letter and résumé to: jobs@vhcb.org Position will remain open until filled. Read the job description at: vhcb.org/about-us/jobs

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Equipment Operator/ Delivery Driver

Part Time Assist with day-to-day yard operations: processing firewood, operate various machines, and deliver truck loads of wood. CDL preferred. Please send a note outlining your experience/qualifications to firewood@crosscutvermont.com.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, seeks an Administrative Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic and growing team.

This role will facilitate the smooth and coordinated functioning of organizational systems and processes across CAE’s multifaceted programs and enterprises.

With a high level of initiative, integrity, and confidentiality, the Administrative Operations Coordinator will oversee office management and administration, support I/T and human resources, coordinate insurance and information management, and participate in the planning and execution of organizational events.

WE ARE HIRING! We have several openings across our programs: • Full time Program Coordinator • Seasonal positions at the Bike Ferry in Colchester • Seasonal positions at our Bike Rentals in Burlington • Part-time Drivers and Regional Coordinators throughout the State Be a part of making it safe, accessible, and fun for everyone to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont!

Visit our website for more details: localmotion.org/ join_our_team

Surgical Assistant Immediate opening for a Full-time Surgical Assistant to join a highly reputable single doctor oral surgery practice. Preferred candidate should have dental experience, x-ray certification, a positive attitude and initiative.

Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8-4, Tuesday and Thursday 8-5 with an hour lunch, and Friday 7-2 Competitive benefit package includes, paid vacation and sick leave, medical insurance, 401k with profit sharing and additional fringe benefits flexible to your needs.

Please apply with resume inperson or via email to Tonya Lulek: tlulek@nvos-vt.com.

Looking for a new position with a well-established memberowned financial institution? Then explore the available opportunities at New England Federal Credit Union!

Contact Center Representatives Provides direct services and support to our members within a fast-paced call center environment. Conducts transactions, services members questions, has discovery conversations and addresses needs of the member.

Teller and Seasonal Teller Conducts efficient and accurate teller transactions, while providing exceptional customer service to our members.

Member Service Representative Works with members to uncover their needs and financial goals by having effective discovery conversations. Assists in opening/closing accounts, issuing debit cards, performing foreign and domestic wire transfers, providing rate quotes, and account maintenance.

For more detail and qualifications associated with these positions and to apply, please visit the career page at:

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EOE/AA

See the full job description on our website at hardwickagriculture.org/jobs.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter by April 24 to jobs@hardwickagriculture.org with the keywords “Administrative Operations Coordinator” in the subject line.

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Production Positions Must be able to lift 50# on a regular basis. Shift is Mon-Thurs 6:00-2:30 and Fri 5:00-1:30, with OT during busy times.

Pay based on experience.

Attendance premium and health benefits available.

Please apply in person to: Highland Sugarworks 49 Parker Rd. Barre, VT No phone calls, please.

WESTVIEW MEADOWS & THE GARY RESIDENCE ARE HIRING NOW! Want to join a fun, caring and professional team? Consider joining us at Westview Meadows and The Gary Residence! We offer an excellent work environment along with competitive pay and benefits.

We would be delighted to talk with you.

Westview Meadows and The Gary Residence are independent living and residential care communities that rely upon teamwork, positive attitude and a strong commitment to provide the highest quality & dignified professional services to the residents we serve and their families.

We currently have the following career opportunities:

• LPN • Med Techs • Resident Assistants

• Cooks • Waitstaff • Dishwasher

Visit thegaryresidence.com or westviewmeadows.com for more details.

Email your resume to hr@westviewmeadows.com or hr@thegaryresidence.com Westview Meadows: 171 Westview Meadows Road, Montpelier VT, 05602 The Gary Residence: 149 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

EDUCATIONAL SALES ASSOCIATE Are you an educator looking for a new career path?

Do you have a particular love of mathematics?

Established nearly 30 years ago, our educational publishing company possesses an established brand, business model, and clientele. We are looking for a dynamic Educational Sales Associate to join our team.

The ideal candidate has classroom experience and is a selfstarting team player with a great attitude, good organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. This position supports sales and marketing efforts as well as our renewal program through outreach, relationship building, research, data processing, account-based marketing, and RFP management.

Our material is research-based, supports best practices in pedagogy, and leads to improved learning outcomes. Our sales approach is consultative, which means helping school leaders achieve their goals. Therefore, a former educator is a trusted and valued company representative.

• Working knowledge of Macs and Google Drive is required.

Experience in K-12 math education is a plus!

• Health and dental benefits are provided as well as a matching retirement plan, 3+ weeks of paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

To get started on this exciting path, please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to alaina@exemplars.com.

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE True North Wilderness Program is seeking a full-time Property Maintenance team member.

Primary job duties include facilities and grounds maintenance, landscaping and hardscaping, chainsaw operation and lawn mowing, light construction and carpentry, and vehicle maintenance. Additional responsibilities include supporting clients directly with enrollment, transportation, crisis response and logistical tasks. Offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, accident insurance, retirement savings plan, wellness fund, and education assistance program.

The ideal candidate is an adaptable team player with a positive attitude who is willing to work both indoors and outdoors and is able to work weekends/occasional evenings. A clean and valid driver’s license as well as being fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid is required.

True North is a nationally recognized wilderness therapy program located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Central Vermont.

As a small, independently owned program, True North provides personalized therapeutic interventions and transition support for 14-17 year old adolescents and 18-25 year old young adults with an emphasis on assessment and family participation. We are committed to enriching the experience of our students, families, and team by celebrating an inclusive work environment. We seek to recruit a broadly diverse staff who will contribute a variety of viewpoints and experiences to ongoing program development and superior support of our clients.

We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and diverse gender identities.

Please visit our website to apply: truenorthwilderness.com/careers

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Conservation Stewardship Director VHCB seeks a highly capable, self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work as part of a team to join our conservation staff. Primary responsibilities include managing VHCB’s conservation stewardship program and GIS mapping. The Stewardship Coordinator will also support project underwriting, measuring and conveying program impact, public outreach and policy development.

Qualifications: Prior experience and training in agriculture, natural resources, and/or land conservation, and a commitment to the mission of VHCB. A working knowledge of stewardship on conserved lands and proficiency with GPS and GIS is a must. Experience with Word, Excel and ArcGIS is required. Experience and proficiency with program tracking and database and document management systems is strongly preferred. This position requires some travel and field monitoring so a valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors is necessary.

WORKING BRIDGES RESOURCE COORDINATOR

$2500 SIGN ON BONUS

Join one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont. United Way of Northwest Vermont is hiring a Working Bridges Resource Coordinator to join the growing team. A Resource Coordinator is responsible for providing employees with one-on-one assistance in accessing community resources to resolve nonwork issues that are directly or indirectly impacting their work – life balance.

The Delinquent Tax Collector sends monthly invoices and notices of delinquency to taxpayers, creates a payment plan for each delinquent taxpayer, works with the tax attorney on tax sales and other duties. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration, or similarly applicable experience is preferred, as well as at least three years’ experience in the area of municipal, public, or private accounting including experience managing payroll, employee benefits, and accounts payable and receivable.

Please submit a cover letter, resume detailing work history, names and contact information of three professional references to: 3120 Pekin Brook Rd., E. Calais, VT 05650. Position is open until filled.

For more information contact calaissbdenise@gmail.com.

Calais is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Town Treasurer & Delinquent Tax Collector

The Town Treasurer is responsible for the management of all the town’s financial activities: receipt, investment, and disbursement of funds; keeping a record of taxes voted, billed, and collected; grants, collecting other funds receivable by the town; and paying orders drawn on town accounts and human resources administration. The treasurer acts as the town’s collector of current taxes.

Apply at: Waterfalls Day Spa

Full-time position with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Read the job description: vhcb.org/about-us/ jobs. EOE. Please reply by April 28 with cover letter and résumé to: jobs@vhcb.org

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The Town of Calais is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve as our Town Treasurer & Delinquent Tax Collector. Full-time position; pay is commensurate with knowledge and experience; generous benefit package. Town residency is not required.

Waterfalls Day Spa located in the heart of Middlebury, Vermont is looking for a professional Massage Therapist to join our team and provide exceptional service to an existing clientele base. You must be knowledgeable in all components of massage therapy, such as anatomy, physiology, body mechanics and various types of body treatments.

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As part of the Working Bridges team, you will: • Provide on-site resource coordination for employees at their place of work.

• Deliver information and referrals to community resources.

• Provide listening support and problem solving.

Successful candidates will have a willingness to work towards a Certified Community Resource Specialist (CRS) credential through the Alliance of Information & Referral Services (AIRS) with training provided.

United Way of Northwest Vermont employees enjoy a range of excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous paid vacation policy, 11 paid holidays, 403(b) contributions, a robust wellness program, and much more.

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MASSAGE THERAPIST We are hiring 2 massage therapists for our beautiful downtown Burlington spa.

Licensed or Certified is required and spa experience is preferred.

If you love working in a great environment, with a stellar team, please apply! We have many shifts available due to increase in demand! Commission begins at 40% and increases with experience. Tips are generous.

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Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) Specialist, Chittenden County - Burlington Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups and organizations? Chittenden Community Action, a program of CVOEO, has an opening for a Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) Specialist. The VERAP Specialist will provide in-person and remote assistance to community members who need help in applying for the Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program for help with pastdue and future rent, utility payment assistance and security deposits.

Responsibilities include managing applications, providing information and referrals to households, and assisting landlords with program registration.

This is a 40 hour/week, temporary position that is expected to end on 6/30/2022 with the possibility of being extended.

Thank you! Send resumes to: cathie@jivanaspa.com.

If you have a Bachelor degree in a related human services field, 2 years of supervised social work experience working directly with individuals; effective verbal and written communication skills, bilingual abilities are a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-mail and internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record & access to reliable transportation; we’d like to hear from you!

LEGAL ASSISTANT/ PARALEGAL

To learn more about this position please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of corporate legal asstistant or paralegal experience.

CVOEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Send resumes to: cmoulton@moultonlg.com Moulton Law Group is an E.O.E.

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The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is seeking an experienced baker with a flexible schedule this summer to execute our mobile, wood-fired oven events.

This is a temporary, seasonal position for approximately 10 to 15 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks between May and September 2022.

For more info and to apply visit: nofavt.org/about-us/ join-our-team

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COMMUNITY DIRECTOR (2 positions) For position details and application process: jobs.plattsburgh.edu, select “View Current Openings.”

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

HEAD COACH, WOMEN’S SOCCER For position details and application process: jobs.plattsburgh.edu, select “View Current Openings.”

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

DELIVERY DRIVERS & TRUCK LOADERS Working at W.B. Mason is more than just a job, it’s a career.

Hybrid Full Time: In person, in the Burlington, VT office at least 3 days/wk. We support remote office work & flexible schedules.

Benefits offered: Paid time off.

Health insurance. 401(k) plan.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with skills.

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Purchasing Associate Instrumart has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Purchasing Associate to join our team! The Purchasing Department works hand in hand with Instrumart’s Sales Engineering and Customer Service teams to provide our customers with a world-class order experience from their initial 1:58 PM phone call, to receiving the order on their loading dock. This position is involved with all aspects of the purchasing process, therefore, timeliness and attention to detail are of utmost importance. Our small team of 5 people is responsible for the material movement of $50.0M of product per year! Placing orders, expediting orders, updating order status, and shipment tracking are all primary responsibilities of this position.

Join our great team in Burlington, VT to provide outstanding delivery service to our Customers. Our personalized approach has distinguished W.B. Mason to become one of the largest privately-owned independent distributors of office products in the United States. If you like fast-paced physical work where you run your own show while on the road or in the warehouse this is the place for you.

BECOME PART OF SOMETHING AMAZING!

BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Medical Plans with No In-Network Deductibles • Dental & Vision Options • Flexible Spending Account for Medical or Dependent Care

At Instrumart we:

• Disability Insurance

• Offer 100% employer paid health care for employees and their family - at zero cost to you

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Offer competitive compensation packages, including a $2,000 sign-on bonus • We are an employee-focused company because we know that keeping our teams happy is the key to our success.

For more information, and to apply, visit instrumart.com/jobs.

Instrumart is an E.O.E Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.

• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance • 401k with Company Match • Company-paid Cell Phone, Unlimited Talk, Text + Data

• Paid Time Off • Driver 8 hour per day guarantee + OT after 8 hours each day • Loaders get 10% shift differential in addition to base pay • Overtime Available!

• Holiday Pay + Acrrued Paid Time Off • Robust Training Programs • Company Provided Winter and Summer Uniforms • Employee Purchase Program

Apply online: bit.ly/WBMasonDRIVERS WBMason Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY HIRING FOR SEASONAL POSITIONS If you enjoy working in the outdoors on conservation and farm projects, apply today!

More information about our positions can be found on our website. We have summer positions for high schoolers 15+ and summer-fall positions for young adults 18+.

Learn more at vycc.org/apply.

Colchester law firm seeks a dynamic, friendly, well organized, efficient and multi-task oriented person. Our firm is long established and has a comfortable office setting near the interstate for an easy commute. The firm’s attorneys and staff are professional and easy to work with. The person we are looking for must have experience in multi-line phone systems, typing and filing, as well as excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills.

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Firm is also looking for an Office Manager/Bookkeeper. Duties range from managing the flow of the Colchester office and its satellite offices to HR duties and handling the day-to-day book work. This person must be energetic and like working closely with the a team.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and 401k plan. Please send resume and cover letter to Bauer Gravel Farnham, 401 Water Tower Circle Suite 101, Colchester VT 05446; or mnarwid@vtlawoffices.com.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

BURLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA)

in Burlington, VT is seeking candidates to continue BHA’s success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of extremely low-income families and individuals. Join us and make a difference in our community!

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN performs general maintenance work in BHA owned and managed properties, including building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds. Our Maintenance Techs are required to participate in the on-call rotation, which covers night and weekend emergencies.

PROPERTY MANAGER serves as a critical member of our property management team. This position will provide oversight of day-to-day operations to ensure long-term viability of the properties assigned within BHA’s property portfolio. This position requires independent judgment, timely management of deadlines as well as discretion in carrying out responsibilities.

SITE BASED SERVICE COORDINATOR supports those who have mental health and substance abuse challenges and/or who have moved from homelessness to Decker Towers, South Square, and Champlain Apartments. This position works closely with the Property Manager and other site-based staff to identify challenging behaviors and respond with appropriate direct service and coordination of community services with a goal of eviction prevention and facilitating a healthy tenancy.

SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MANAGER provides support to residents in BHA owned or managed properties who have mental health and substance abuse challenges.

The SPSM works closely with Property Management and other site-based staff to identify residents exhibiting challenging behaviors/mental health symptoms and responds with appropriate direct service and coordination of community services. This position directly supervises the SASH Coordinator and the Supportive Housing Service Coordinator. *To learn more about BHA & these career opportunities, please visit: burlingtonhousing.org.

BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Our benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance. We also offer a generous time off policy including paid time off, sick, and 13 paid holidays.

If interested in these career opportunities, please submit your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TOWN OF BRISTOL

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The Town of Bristol is seeking qualified candidates to join the 5-member Public Works Department. Bristol (pop. 3,894) is a steadily growing, vibrant community. The Public Works Department supports the community and other departments in many ways beyond maintaining roads, sidewalks, and equipment.

The Public Works Employee is responsible for plowing and sanding roads, repairing roads and drainage systems, roadside mowing, grading, brush and tree removal, sign installation, flagging, routine equipment maintenance, chainsaw operation, heavy equipment operation, such as a grader, backhoe, and loader; follow applicable safety protocols, and other duties as assigned by the Public Works Foreman. The position is fulltime, and requires a flexible schedule, which will vary with weather and emergencies and may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Class B CDL required. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. A pre-employment drug test and adherence to federal drug and alcohol testing requirements will be required.

The ideal candidate would also qualify as Assistant Foreman.

The Assistant Foreman would be able to perform all the duties of the Public Works Employee, with added leadership and management responsibilities in the absence of the Foreman and to provide support to the Foreman. Must be computer literate and be able to communicate via e-mail and Zoom. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Competitive benefits package. The Town is offering a sign-on bonus of $2,500, with half paid up front and the other half after six months. Detailed job descriptions are available at bristolvt.org.

The position will be open until filled. To apply, please e-mail, mail, or drop off a resume and three references by the end of the day Thursday, April 21, 2022 to townadmin@bristolvt.org with Bristol Public Works Employee in the subject line or send to: Bristol Public Works Employee Search P.O. Box 249, Bristol, VT 05443 The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, or familial status.

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The Burlington School District has 2 hands-on, goal-oriented positions in our Property Services Department.

Come, Join the Journey!

DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY SERVICES

The Director is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of maintenance and construction of District buildings and property.

The Director ensures a clean, safe and well-maintained learning and working environment at all District locations. This role supervises, schedules and evaluates all staff of the Burlington School District Property Services Department, including transportation services.

OPERATIONS MANAGER CUSTODIAL SERVICES

The Operations Manager - Custodial Services assists the Director of Property Services in the daily operations and supervision of assigned employees. This position coordinates all aspects of janitorial, custodial and cleaning services while ensuring students, staff, and visitors have a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop. Second Shift.

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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (2 Positions) JOIN OUR TEAM! Sunbelt Rentals--the fastest growing rental business in North America--is Now Hiring in Essex Junction, VT & Berlin, VT for FT & PT Career Opportunities including:

Shop Mechanic Inside Sales Representative *$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus Offered Visit sunbeltrentals.com/careers to learn more about our company, search openings and apply online.

For position details and application process: jobs.plattsburgh.edu, select “View Current Openings.”

SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Community Relations Coordinator Salvation Farms in Morrisville is looking for a detail oriented and organized individual to fill a Community Relations Coordinator position.

This staffer is responsible for the non-profit’s constituent management and supporting the organization’s communications and development efforts.

For more information visit, salvationfarms.org.

Benefits for both positions include vacations, holidays, sick and personal days. Plus access to group health and dental insurance benefits for single, 2-person, family, or domestic partner coverage with generous district-paid support towards your annual out-ofpocket deductible, and district-paid life insurance.

Visit the Burlington School District’s Career Page to apply online! https://www.bsdvt.org/careers.

MARKETING MANAGER Are you passionate about health, wellness, and vitality? Are you ready to unlock your own electric potential and start living at your highest human potential? Join the team at Biofield Tuning as our new Marketing Manager to help us promote the benefits of electric and whole health living with the world and help increase the happiness and wellbeing of the planet.

The Marketing Manager works closely with our COO and leadership team managing customer acquisition, conversion and retention initiatives while building omnichannel brand awareness to expand our footprint in the global marketplace.

This position works independently and as part of the marketing team on brand strategy, development, execution and monitoring of marketing email, digital marketing initiatives, social media, and content marketing campaigns.

Help support the company’s re-branding strategy by creating original content, coordinating our marketing and industry events, and conducting market research to support our sales process.

If you are ready to raise your voltage, please visit our website at biofieldtuning.com/careers for the full job description. We look forward to hearing from you.

Join Our Team!

The UVM Foundation is expanding and we invite you to grow your career with us.

We are a collaborative, mission-driven and people-centered organization, committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.

We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND DONOR RECORDS

We are looking for a detail and data-driven leader to take our Alumni and Donor Records unit to the next level. An understanding of accounting principles and IRS guidelines relevant for non-profit charitable organizations are of critical importance, as are a deep customer service orientation combined with a people-centric management style to keep the team motivated and engaged and having fun.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND DONOR RELATIONS We are a looking for a program and relationship pro to help strengthen and sustain the long-term involvement of UVM’s alumni, donors and friends. We need creative strategic thinkers, who are also doers, with exceptional communications and project management skills, who will work collaboratively with campus partners to innovate and engage our audiences. Must be strong individually as well comfortable contributing in a dynamic and inclusive team environment. Successful candidates will be very comfortable using data to drive strategic thinking and program evaluation and will possess demonstrated achievement in volunteer and program management.

• These are great opportunities for real people who are creative, motivated, and ambitious professionals that will help drive our programs towards success.

• Application review is ongoing and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

For detailed position descriptions, information about our benefits and what it is like to work with us, and how to apply, please visit our website: UVMFoundation.org/Careers

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WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER...

Resale Store Manager

When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package.

P U B L I C H E A LT H N U R S E S U P E R V I S O R – B R A T T L E B O R O

Do you want to be part of a team that is building a culture of health in VT communities? The Vermont Department of Health is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to lead a dedicated and caring team towards improving population level health. This is achieved through the delivery of essential public health services and programs such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, substance abuse prevention, school health, and emergency preparedness. The position helps foster community-level systems change to improve health. This is a unique opportunity to have a broad impact on Vermonters’ health and wellbeing. For more information, contact Chad Spooner at Chad.

Spooner@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Location: Brattleboro. Job Id #27722. Application Deadline: April 25, 2022.

CUSTODIAN II – MONTPELIER

Seeking Custodians for second shift 12pm to 8:30pm, M-F. Responsible for custodial duties within offices such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting. May wash walls, windows and dust or polishes furniture in addition to cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies. May perform grounds keeping or snow removal. Criminal background check required. Position is eligible for sign-on bonus! For more information, contact Jonathan Rutledge at jonathan.rutledge@vermont.gov. Department: Buildings and General Services. Location: Montpelier. Status: Full Time. Job Id #30524. Application Deadline: May 1, 2022.

Learn more at: careers.vermont.gov

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Bustling charity resale store is looking for someone to join our team in the newly created position of store manager. Duties will include stocking the store, assisting customers, running a cash register, keeping the store clean and attractive, and supervising store staff. Skills needed include supervisory experience, excellent math skills, organizational skills, as well as creativity. We offer excellent compensation including a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and matched retirement savings.

Send resumes to: receptionist@hope-vt.org.

Part-time Middle School

Humanities Teacher

Pacem School is seeking a parttime middle school humanities teacher (literature and social studies). Position starts late August 2022. Responsible for teaching 1-3 classes, depending on experience. We seek dedicated professionals who love curious kids and have experience with studentcentered project-based learning.

Apply online: pacemschool. org/about/employment.

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Maplehill School and Farm is expanding this fall to add an elementary school program and is seeking a team of educators to help develop and lead its formative years.

Unique opportunity for Vermont educators.

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL TEACHER Maplehill School seeks a general education teacher for its Elementary Program.

Candidate should have a strong background in elementary education and especially in differentiation best practices. An ability to build stable, supportive relationships with 4th, 5th and 6th grade students is of utmost importance in this teacher role. This is an opportunity to collaboratively create a traumatransformed, holistic, nature-based education model through the first year of the program. We’re seeking two creative, compassionate teachers who can work well together and along with their other co-workers, can create a therapeutic school-family for our students.

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATOR Maplehill School seeks a licensed Special Education Teacher who will work with our Special Education Coordinator and educational team to develop curriculum and support the goals of the students in our elementary school. The candidate should be familiar with current Special Education rules of law. They should have the communication skills to facilitate and coordinate services for students, with their families, LEAs and Maplehill faculty, staff and administrators.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for drafting IEP goals including transition goals that support students’ next steps, providing remedial instruction, working with the team in developing and enhancing students’ social, emotional, and life skills, gathering information needed for IEP meetings, completing classroom observations and data collection on students’ progress.

Excellent benefits package. Send resume and letter of interest.

For more information on Maplehill School, please visit: maplehillschoolandfarm.org

DIRECTOR OF MEAT PROCESSING On-farm processing of pasture-raised stock, great farm culture, build a professional team.

We’re looking for a full time Director of Meat Processing who will develop and lead a team of professional cutters and processors. Must be HACCP certified and take pleasure in training and coaching staff to produce profitable yields. Our new director will have significant experience with value-added product development, budgeting, and lean principles.

Chart the course for a high-quality on-farm USDA processing program that brings healthy pasture-raised meats to nearby family tables. Build a dynamic year round processing service from a successful seasonal operation through adding value to raw products. Train and retain a highperforming team of butchers and processors.

The Farm: Maple Wind Farm is a pasture-based livestock farm operating in Richmond and Bolton, Vermont for more than 20 years. The farm produces pasture-raised non-GMO pork, turkeys, layer and broiler chickens, and 100% grass-fed beef through an innovative DAILY move method that keeps animals happy and healthy. Our certified organic, USDA poultry slaughter and meat processing plant allows us to bring high-quality proteins to our discerning customers.

• Positive farm team culture is built on respect and lean principles.

We believe in work/life balance. Most staff work 4 days/week (10 hr days) • We are a leader in on-farm processing and pasture-raised proteins • 15 days PTO/year, plus comp time for time worked over 45 hrs/week Competitive benefits package • Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000 per year/DOE. To apply, send resume, cover letter and 2 references to: maplewind123@gmail.com.

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Residential Educator USCG Licensed Sailboat Captains & Captains in Training Local sailing charter company is expanding! Looking for USCG licensed captains as well as anyone interested in getting their license.

Sailing proficiency is a must. Schedule is flexible but July and August are the busy months so greater availability during those times will be necessary. Most positions will be part time, however full time could be possible for the right candidate. Competitive pay and great atmosphere! Fill out the form on our website to learn more: sailbtv.com.

Rock Point School, a small and supportive boarding and day high school, seeks Residential Educators to join our team! Residential Educators create a well-balanced dorm life for students. They lead fun weekend and evening activities, help students stay healthy, and provide guidance for the challenges of adolescence and communal living. Positions are full-time and include housing.

For information and to apply: rockpointschool.org/ residential-educatoremployment-2022.

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TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING Our Director of Public Works Planning is retiring after 20 successful years leading the Town's ambitious infrastructure investment program ($5M+ in projects in 2021 alone)!

The Director of Public Works Planning is responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of the Town's 5-year capital improvement plan through every stage of the process, from budget development to project close-out. Project management experience, superior customer service and public presentation skills are essential for this position.

If you are up for a new challenge and think you have the experience, know-how and temperament, please see the detailed job advertisement and description on the Town’s website, www.townofmiddlebury.org.

Competitive compensation ($78,000 - $98,000) and generous, comprehensive benefit package, including health and dental insurance and municipal retirement.

Please send cover letter, resume and application to: Town of Middlebury, Attn: Crystal Grant, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager, Town Offices, 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753.

Or e-mail to ManagersOffice@townofmiddlebury.org for prompt consideration. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Town of Middlebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Business Office Associate Full-Time The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) seeks an entry level or skilled and self-motivated financial professional for a full-time position, 30-40 hours per week. Successful applicants will enjoy working with our two business office professionals. This is a new position. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel. Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar software is highly preferable. The work includes assisting with: accounts receivable, accounts payable, benefits administration, payroll administration, meeting minutes, grant administration, and maintaining office supplies and operations. We are willing to train the right person.

Up to three night meetings per month may be expected.

Compensation is competitive, and commensurate with experience with expected pay of $40-45,000. CCRPC is proud to offer an excellent benefits package.

CCRPC is the regional planning agency for the Burlington, VT region. Our offices are in downtown Winooski along the river in a great walking environment with a variety of restaurants, services and businesses. Our workplace is friendly and highly flexible. We will work with the right person to create a work schedule that meets individual and organizational needs, including working from home or in the office.

Please email a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) to Forest Cohen, Senior Business Manager at: fcohen@ccrpcvt.org by Friday, April 29. We will begin considering applicants for interviews starting then, and the position will remain open until filled. See the full job description and more details at ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs.

The CCRPC believes a diverse and culturally proficient staff are pivotal to creating an environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the CCRPC seeks to provide our membership and community with services enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CCRPC is an E.O.E.

CANCER OUTREACH/ EDUCATION COORDINATOR The Cancer Outreach and Education Coordinator is the lead representative for Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC) and is responsible for the operation and management of Vermont’s statewide cancer coalition. Additionally, this position will provide coordination and management for the University of Vermont Cancer Center’s Education and Training program.

This position operates with a high degree of independence and must possess the ability to maintain and grow excellent relationships with multiple constituents across the State of Vermont.

VTAAC The coordinator is responsible for planning,

implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the coalition and advising the co-chairs and executive committee members on progress and strategy. These include but are not limited to state-wide member recruitment and retention, meeting coordination and facilitation, providing oversight for coalition activities/ projects, and grant/coalition progress reporting for Federal funding. The coordinator will develop and implement approaches that will lead to long-term measurable involvement between coalition partners in addressing cancer impacts in Vermont through implementation of the Vermont Cancer Plan.

The expectation for this position is that they will plan and operationalize day-to-day activities in support of goals with support from the Vermont Department of Health and a multitude of other statewide community partners. Provide leadership

to community coalitions and committees across the state and at a statewide level.

UVM CANCER CENTER This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the University of Vermont Cancer Center’s (UVMCC) Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) component.

In this role, the individual will implement and support activities and initiatives of the Associate Director for CRTEC and assist in administration of and coordination of cancer-related training within UVMCC and across the University.

Minimum Qualifications (Or equivalent combination of education and experience) • Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related experience in public health, community organizing or a related field.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up required.

• Ability to identify and carry out tasks using judgment in prioritizing workflow and selecting methods.

• Ability to problem solve issues and recommend course correction.

• Must possess the ability for compassionate, understanding, and respectful interactions while working cooperatively with a team.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion required.

Apply online: uvmjobs.com/postings/51397

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Earthkeep Farmcommon FARM PRODUCTION MANAGER

WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM MANAGER The Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) seeks a passionate and highly organized self-starter with exceptional planning, project management, and communications skills to serve as RCSWD’s Program Manager. This position will work closely with the District Manager, and the outreach coordinator to coordinate all phases of assigned programs in areas such as community and business materials management, education and community outreach, research, grant management, and technical assistance. This is a professional full-time, salary position based in our office in Rutland, Vermont.

We support best management practices for solid waste management and resource recovery in communities; build capacity in the recycling and composting industries; advocate for better policies; and provide technical assistance to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and 18 regional municipal town stakeholders.

The Farm Production Manager will occupy an essential role on our diversified, organic, and regenerative farm. This person will manage and execute all aspects of our specialty crop production, harvest and sales. With the help of a small crew, the Farm Production Manager will consistently deliver quality produce and farm products for new and existing retail and wholesale markets.

For more information, view the full job description at earthkeepfarmcommon.com/jobs.

Assistant House Director Burlington Dismas House seeks a full-time Assistant House Director in our transitional housing program for former prisoners.

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in related skill areas, or equivalent required.

Strong computer and administrative skills, excellent interpersonal skills essential. Experience with challenged or marginalized populations a plus. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable car.

Salary range is $40,000-$50,000.

If interested, please email Kim Parsons: kim@dismasofvt.org.

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver motivated to create solutions for maximizing the benefits of resource recovery. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas into clear and compelling reports, articles, proposals, and presentations; and an ability to lead with a passion for working collaboratively with State agencies, and people from all walks of life to promote waste reduction and sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications: The Waste Reduction Program Manager must have a bachelor's degree, in environmental sciences, natural resources, public administration, or similar from an accredited college or university, or five (5) year of program supervisory experience. A Master’s degree is preferred. Have a clean driving record. Ability to operate, or ability to learn to operate a, loader, and excavator. Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while coordinating workflow in a deadlinedriven and solution-focused environment.

Requires a professional working proficiency in: MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Outlook, Google Doc's computer applications. Possess the ability to receive/acquire large amounts of data, analyze it, and create meaningful reports accurately and without errors. Must be able to translate federal/state regulations into successful programs.

The position requires the ability to work well with the public, work independently without direct supervision, and complete and maintain electronic and hard-copy reports and records in an organized manner.

Total Compensation Package: RCSWD offers medical, vision, and life insurance; retirement benefits after one full year of employment; paid vacation, holidays, personal time, and flextime; continuous learning opportunities with trainings and conferences; and a great work-life balance!

How to Apply: Please email your cover letter, resume, application, and one writing sample to Mark S. Shea, District Manager at mshea@rcswd.com. Applications will be accepted before March 25, 2022, or until position is filled.

RCSWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AT THE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER We are now hiring for the following seasonal positions:

SAILING INSTRUCTOR If you have past sailing experience, enjoy teaching and working outside, then this job is for you. Our team of US Sailing Certified instructors spend their summers providing once-in-a-lifetime sailing and boating experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds. Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and willingness to work as a team are musts for this position.

WATERFRONT COORDINATOR Candidates for this position must enjoy the outdoors, teamwork, and helping others. Ideal candidates must have strong customer service skills, enjoy on-water recreation, and communicate well with others. Powerboat and/or sailing experience is helpful.

OFFICE COORDINATOR We are looking for outgoing and organized people to help run our office this season. Typical tasks include welcoming and registering participants, answering phones, and program questions, booking reservations and handling transactions. Experience working in a fast paced customer facing environment helpful. No boating experience is needed.

SAILING OPERATIONS MANAGER: Are you an experienced sailor looking for ways to contribute to your community? We are looking for an enthusiastic manager with a desire to educate and the ability to build a strong sense of community within our sailing program.

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Pay: $15 hourly base pay, adjusted for experience. Full-time, part-time & oncall positions are available. All full-time employees have the opportunity to receive a bonus of up to $1,000 upon completion of the summer season.

Additional Full Time -Year Round Opportunities Also Available Visit https://communitysailingcenter.org/about/jobs/ to apply.

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General Sales Manager Large multi-line dealer in Vermont has an opening for a General Sales Manager with 3-5 years’ experience managing an automotive sales team. Candidate will be responsible for retaining employees and for the profitability for the new and used vehicle departments including the finance department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: • Oversees the Sales Department and ensures profitability by leading, training, and measuring the performance of Sales Managers, F&I Managers, Reconditioning, Wholesale, and Internet Sales.

• Hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of the new, used, and finance department manager(s) • Works with the General Manager to determine appropriate day’s supply for new and used vehicles and manages inventory accordingly • Establishes standards for displaying, merchandising, and maintaining new and used vehicles • Establishes procedures for quick disposal of aged new and used vehicles • Assists in planning dealership advertising and promotion Fantastic opportunity for someone to grow along with a growing dealer group who offers a great benefits package & who encourages a balanced work & life schedule.

Salary commensurate with experience, bonus program based upon meeting monthly store objectives.

Please send your letter of interest to: gsm.inquiry.ne@gmail.com.

All applicants held in strict confidence. E.O.E.

JOIN OUR TEAM! Seeking business professionals with a passion to help others.

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: • Administrative Assistant • Clinical Informatics Analyst • Development and Communications Engagement Manager • Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Environmental Services Technician – Sign on Bonus • Facilities Maintenance Technician • Health Informatics Systems Auditor • Health Information Specialist • Purchasing Manager Rewarding Work • Flexible Schedules • Great Benefits

Visit howardcenter.org for unique career opportunities in Administrative Services, DEI, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Information Management.

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ARE YOU A LOVER OF PSYCHOLOGY?

Administrative Assistant Needed for construction office staff 16-20 hours weekly (2-3 days), flexible schedule. Bookkeeping experience helpful but not required, attention to detail is required.

Sunset Crew

Production & Passion FT Sunday-Thursday PT 2 Shifts + 1 Weekend Day

Email resume to: michelle@sheppardcustomhomes.com No calls or walk-ins please.

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Middlebury College Dining Services/Retail Food Operations

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*****$750 Sign on Bon us****** Middlebury College Dining Services on campus are an integral part of the overall college experience. The 1x2 Jobs Filler.indd Middlebury College Dining Services team takes great pride in providing a positive and welcoming experience for our students, faculty/staff and guests. Middlebury College Dining Services has multiple Retail and Board, dining locations across campus that offer creative, locally sourced, chef driven menus served in a friendly and welcoming dining space by a caring and service driven team committed to offering the best service we can.

As a member of the Middlebury College Dining Services team, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks and functions depending on the position you are hired for. Rest assured that you will be adequately trained and supported to ensure your success to assist us in creating craveable taste memories for all our guests dining at Middlebury College.

All Dining Services employees must comply with applicable sanitation, health and safety guidelines.

As an employee of Middlebury College you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RUTLAND PROJECT SEARCH Unique position located entirely in a business-hosted Transition-toWork project for students with developmental disabilities. Entering its eighth year, this project is part of the national Project SEARCH. The Rutland project is administered through collaboration of Vermont Achievement Center, Community Care Network, local public schools, State Department of Disabilities Services & National Project SEARCH. We seek an instructor with VT Special Education endorsement (or ability to obtain endorsement) at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) to provide instruction and training in a small group of students. This transition-employment focused teacher works with the RRMC liaison and department managers, and a three-member team of skills trainers to develop hospital internships leading to paid employment for students at graduation. The position follows the school year calendar with ample time off during the summer and offers a salary of $58,240. Additional financial compensation is available for insurance, professional development and more. Schedule is Mon-Friday 7:45am to 3:30pm.

Duties include communicating with sending schools’ IEP teams, instruction and assessment of academic/employment/independent living skills in a work environment, creating solutions for workplace or social barriers that affect employment, and working with the steering committee and community partners.

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Laboratory Safety Coordinator / Assistant Biosafety Coordinator - Risk Management and Safety #S3484PO / #S3482PO - The University of Vermont is seeking two safety professionals to support our research and academic enterprises in fostering safe laboratory work practices.

The Laboratory Safety Coordinator supports safe use of a broad range of hazardous materials and energies across campus research and academic activities.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY BY ROB BREZSNY REAL APRIL 14-20 forced to make them,” wrote painter Robert Delaunay (1885-1941). “One must take care, too, not to be inhibited by them,” he concluded. He was speaking of the art he created, which kept evolving. In his early years, he considered his work to be neo-impressionist.

Later he described himself as a “heretic of Cubism,” and during other periods he dabbled with surrealism and abstract art. Ultimately, he created his own artistic category, which he called Orphism. Everything I just said about Delaunay can serve you well in the coming months, Gemini. I think you’ll be wise to accept definitions for yourself while at the same time not be overly bound by them. That should ultimately lead you, later this year, to craft your own unique personal definition.

ARIES (MAR. 21-APR. 19)

“I have lived my life according to this principle: If I’m afraid of it, then I must do it.” Aries author Erica Jong said that. Since I’m not an Aries myself, her aspiration is too strong for me to embrace. Sometimes I just don’t have the courage, willpower and boldness to do what I fear. But since you decided to be born as an Aries in this incarnation, I assume you are more like Erica Jong than me. And so it’s your birthright and sacred duty to share her perspective. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to carry out another phase of this lifelong assignment.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): “Sometimes suffering is just suffering,” writes novelist Kate Jacobs. “It doesn’t make you stronger. It doesn’t build character.” Now is your special time to shed suffering that fits this description, Taurus.

You are authorized to annul your relationship with it and ramble on toward the future without it. Please keep in mind that you’re under no obligation to feel sorry for the source of the suffering. You owe it nothing. Your energy should be devoted to liberating yourself so you can plan your rebirth with aplomb.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): “I am very much afraid of definitions, and yet one is almost

CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): As a postgraduate student in astronomy, Cancerian-born Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered radio pulsars in 1967. Her supervisor, who initially dismissed her breakthrough, was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work in 1974 — and she wasn’t!

Nevertheless, she persisted. Eventually, she became a renowned astronomer who championed the efforts of minority researchers.

Among the 25 prestigious awards and honors she has received is a $3 million prize. I urge you to aspire to her level of perseverance in the coming months. It may not entirely pay off until 2023, but it will pay off.

LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): “One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards,” wrote author Oscar Wilde. Let’s make that your motto for the next six weeks. If life could be symbolized by a game of poker, you would have the equivalent of at least a pair of jacks and a pair of queens. You may even have a full house, like three 10s and two kings. Therefore, as Wilde advised, there’s no need for you to scrimp, cheat, tell white lies or pretend. Your best strategy will be to be bold, forthright and honest as you make your moves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): “In all the land, there is only one you, possibly two, but seldom more than 16,” said comedian and actor Amy Sedaris. She was making a sardonic joke about the possibility that none of us may be quite as unique as we imagine ourselves to be. But I’d like to mess with her joke and give

it a positive tweak. If what Sedaris says is true, then it’s likely that we all have soul twins somewhere in the world. It means that there are numerous people who share many of our perspectives and proclivities, that we might find cohorts who see us for who we really are. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Virgo, because I suspect the coming months will be an excellent time for meeting and playing with such people.

LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): A team of biologists unearthed a fascinating discovery in Costa Rica. When the group planted a single tree in pastureland that had no trees, biodiversity increased dramatically. For example, in one area, there were no bird species before the tree and 80 species after the tree. I suspect you can create a similar change in the coming weeks. A small addition, even just one new element, could generate significant benefits. One of those perks might be an increase in the diversity you engage with.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Smallpox has been eliminated thanks to vaccination, but it was once among the most feared diseases.

Over the course of many centuries, it maimed or killed hundreds of millions of people. For 35 percent of those who contracted it, it was fatal. As for the survivors, their skin had permanent scars from the blisters that erupted.

As disfiguring as those wounds were, they were evidence that a person was immune from future infections. That’s why employers were more likely to hire them as workers.

Their pockmarks gave them an advantage. I believe this is a useful metaphor for you. In the coming weeks, you will have an advantage because of one of your apparent liabilities or imperfections or “scars.” Don’t be shy about using your unusual asset.

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

ian author Pearl Cleage sets the tone for the future I hope you’ll seek in the coming weeks.

The Black feminist activist writes, “We danced too wild, and we sang too long, and we hugged too hard, and we kissed too sweet, and howled just as loud as we wanted to howl.” Are you interested in exploring such blithe extravagance, Sagittarius? Do you have any curiosity about how you might surpass your previous

records for rowdy pleasure? I hope you will follow Cleage’s lead in your own inimitable style.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I can never rest from tenderness,” wrote author Virginia Woolf. I won’t ask you to be as intense as her, Capricorn. I won’t urge you to be constantly driven to feel and express your tenderness.

But I hope you will be focused on doing so in the coming weeks. Why? Because the astrological omens suggest it will be “in your self-interest to find a way to be very tender.”

(That’s a quote by aphorist Jenny Holzer.) For inspiration, consider trying this experiment proposed by Yoko Ono: “Try to say nothing negative about anybody: a) for three days; b) for 45 days; c) for three months.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I gamble

everything to be what I am,” wrote Puerto Rican feminist and activist poet Julia de Burgos, born under the sign of Aquarius. Her gambles weren’t always successful. At one point, she was fired from her job as a writer for a radio show because of her progressive political beliefs. On the other hand, many of her gambles worked well. She earned awards and recognition for her five books of poetry and garnered high praise from superstar poet Pablo Neruda. I offer her as your role model, Aquarius. The rest of 2022 will be a fertile time to gamble everything to be what you are. Here’s a further suggestion: Gamble everything to become what you don’t yet know you must become.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Piscean jazz saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman was a trailblazer. He created the genre known as free jazz, which messed with conventional jazz ideas about tempos, melodies and harmonies.

In the course of his career, he won a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and MacArthur Fellowship “genius” grant. He was a technical virtuoso, but there was more to his success. Among his top priorities were emotional intensity and playful abandon and pure joy. That’s why, on some of his recordings, he didn’t hire famous jazz drummers but instead had his son, who was still a child, play the drum parts. I suggest you apply an approach like Coleman’s to your own upcoming efforts.

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I am not fond of technology. I like messy art, dancing, singing, making music of any imaginable kind. Hugs are nice. I like to help things grow. I like beauty.

Science is fun. Learning is necessary.

Love is the highest form of truth/magic.

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MET OUTSIDE OF KNEAD BAKERY We met outside. You were waiting for your mom; I was waiting for food. My dog was super thankful for the pets. I’d love to talk again, if you’d like. When: Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Where: Knead Bakery. You: Woman. Me: Trans woman. #915544 BUBBLE FAIRY! I am looking for Emily the Bubble Fairy from Bolton Valley. You were blowing bubbles of happy from the chairlift. We took a picture on the tower at sunset, and I thought I’d see you again. I didn’t. There’s no way this is gonna work, but how serendipitous the whole thing would be if it did... When: Saturday, April 2, 2022. Where: Bolton Valley. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915543 I REMEMBER IT ALL I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed to / ‘Cause there we are again in the middle of the night, / dancing ‘round the kitchen in the refrigerator light / Up the stairs, I was there ... / Maybe we got lost in translation, / maybe I asked for too much, / maybe this thing was a masterpiece ‘til you tore it all up. When: Friday, April 1, 2022. Where: in dreams.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915542

STOWE DUNKIN’ SPICY SKIER CHICK It was morning. “After you,” you said. “No, after you,” I insisted. Your outfit: green snow pants, dark red floral coat, hat and sunglasses. Me: black diamond-quilted coat with black Carhartt bibs and a hat.

You ordered a beverage; I did, too. As you turned to leave, we exchanged smiles.

I wish I said hi. When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Where: Stowe Dunkin’.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915540 HOT PINK BABE AT BABE’S I wore a hot pink dress, and you were the man with tattoos I asked to dance. We had an awkward goodbye as I was leaving; I wanted to give you my number — maybe you wanted to do the same? Care to connect more over a walk and spy some central Vermont spring ephemerals?

When: Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Where: Queer Dance Party at Babe’s Bar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915538 TRADER JOE’S SALAD THIEF If the title means anything to you, then you know who you are! Want to talk? When: Sunday, March 20, 2022. Where: Trader Joe’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915537

NORTH WILLARD SIREN I did not see you, and you cannot have seen me, but I heard you singing on a porch around 8 p.m. Your creamy, unaffected alto lingers in my mind, and I can’t remember my own name. Oh, Jeremiah, indeed. When: Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Where: North Willard, near Archibald.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915541

KRU COFFEE READER It was the first day of spring, and you were wearing an orange beanie. You sat two spots away from me, facing the window to read, and had a cute smile and a tasty-looking doughnut. I wanted to say hi but got nervous. Maybe we can grab coffee and chat next time? When: Sunday, March 20, 2022. Where: Kru Coffee. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915535

WYLTK Just got your flirt today and noticed that your profile is hidden. Am I too late? Should I still message you?

Please let me know. When: Monday, March 28, 2022. Where: Seven Days.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915539

GOODWILL LADY SAID HELLO Nice lady said hello. Brightened my day. Would like to get together for coffee or something. Would love to say hello again. When: Friday, March 18, 2022. Where: Goodwill, Williston.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915534

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Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

Am I mistaken, or are there a lot more dicks on television lately? I’m not talking about the Republican senators questioning Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court nomination hearings; I’m talking about actual human penises. It seems as though they’re popping up on just about every show I watch these days. What gives?

Willie Johnson

(MALE, 52)

CRUNCH HOODIE FLYING THROUGH CHICAGO After flying from Burlington to Chicago, you grabbed my roller suitcase with the Library Thing sticker instead of yours.

Your red pleather pants and CRUNCH hoodie miss you. My heart is breaking without my L.L.Bean slippers. Holding my breath until I hear from you. (And holding my hands out in front of me, because my glasses were in that bag.) When: Thursday, March 3, 2022. Where: BTVORD. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915533 BRYCE AT FEDEX Bryce, you saved the day for me by finding my package, and when you came walking out, I kind of lost my breath.

You are such a sweetheart and the most beautiful! Hoping I find a reason to see your gorgeous smile again one day.

When: Friday, March 18, 2022. Where: FedEx. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915532 DEEP SUDS IN WATERBURY I climbed on top of the washer to help free your sleeping bag, which had been taken over by suds; the washer door refused to open. You had just driven to town to work at Stowe for the rest of the season. Catch me here! When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Where: Waterbury Laundromat.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915531 OCEAN EYES You used to send me songs and would say they are just good songs with no meaning. I find that hard to believe. It’s been a while, and fashion week is over.

Are you calm and relaxed now? When: Thursday, February 10, 2022. Where: salon. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915530 CORY AT ESSEX PRICE CHOPPER Morning, around 9 a.m. You: in a white jacket. Very cheerful for early morning.

We chatted about masks and the people of Ukraine. Guessing I will never see you again unless you see this. Maybe I do need that haircut after all. When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Where: Essex Price Chopper. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915529 NEW WORLD TORTILLA MYSTERY GUY Lunch time. Me: purple knit hat with two other cute ladies. You: curly hair, beard, chatted with us but forgot to get a phone number. One of us is married, but the other two are single. Reach out if you want to find out who’s who over drinks. When: Friday, March 4, 2022. Where: New World Tortilla. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915528

Dear Willie Johnson,

You’re not mistaken. On-screen full-frontal male nudity is definitely on the rise. A schlong sighting can be shocking, but we shouldn’t be shocked by a body part.

I’ll never understand why so many people get upset about seeing a naked human body but don’t bat an eye at graphic violence. That said, the talking penis in “Pam & Tommy” did make me scream.

Since cable and streaming networks are subscription services, they don’t have to adhere to the federal rules about indecency and profanity as strictly as network television does. However, the chances of seeing an erect penis are slim to none. Most are presented in a flaccid, nonsexual way. You know, “artsy” penises.

Their prevalence also has a lot to do with who is creating the content. When straight

ARE YOU FROM SEATTLE, TOO? You complimented my Seahawks hat from your red hatchback as my friend and I crossed Colchester Ave. I turned, smiled and said, “Go Hawks,” like a doofus. The light turned green, and you drove off. I’d love to watch a game with you next season, but let’s not wait until fall to meet up. When: Thursday, March 3, 2022. Where: Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915527

ANGEL OF BARRE You work at a gym in Barre. I bring my son in occasionally and wish you were his mother. You are kind, beautiful and sexy.

My 5-year-old is so stoked to see you. I will continue to suffer under the reign of she who owns us both until you give us a chance. Cheers. When: Thursday, February 3, 2022. Where: GMCF. You: Man. Me: Gender nonconformist. #915523

CONCERT LOVE I saw you in the back of a show last night. You were underneath the exit sign. You looked young and sexy. I hope you’re a lifeguard. HMU. I was the hot old lady singing her sexy head off. I would love to meet up. When: Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Where: concert.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915526 CUTIE WALKING BY KRU You met my eyes through both the windows of Kru Coffee and the dirty, scratched lenses of my janky wire-frame glasses. The Sunday morning scene at Church and Pearl had distracted me from my boring book when your red knit hat and curly hair caught my attention.

I looked twice, and so did you. I wouldn’t mind meeting eyes again. When: Sunday, February 27, 2022. Where: Kru Coffee. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915525 OLD NAVY, WILLISTON I first saw you a few years ago at the register. I thought you were such a beautiful man. It was an immediate crush; I got so nervous and flushed!

You’re tall with blondish hair, blue eyes and an amazing smile. I simply want you to know that I think you’re beautiful and handsome. I hope it makes you smile! When: Sunday, February 20, 2022. Where: Old Navy, Williston.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915521 TRYING IS STILL WORTH SOMETHING I’m going to still try, for myself. The dust has settled, and it is over. When you visit me in dreams, they turn into chaotic and confusing nightmares. I wish I didn’t think about you anymore.

I wish we’d never met. I’m going to try to move on. It’s all I can try to do now. When: Monday, November 22, 2021. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915524

PORTER NURSE You were one of the nurses for my endoscopy. I said you were handsome, and you said you don’t hear that a lot. Would you be up for meeting at Two Brothers Tavern for dinner sometime? When: Thursday, February 17, 2022. Where: Porter Medical Center, Middlebury.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #915522 RED ROCKS BEAUTY I saw you numerous times walking at Red Rocks Park from 2012 to 2013. You were walking once while reading a book, and I smiled at you. You had an angelic big white dog who was so peaceful. You were out-of-this-world beautiful. Are you still in the area? I would love to meet for tea.

When: Sunday, January 1, 2017. Where: Red Rocks Park, South Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #915520 NO PITY FOR THE PIT A bald, tats sneak-dawg thinking he can bury his bone at his old hunting ground.

Thought you fixed him?! Tighten the leash on his straying ass. If you’re a “happy couple,” why’s he here? When: Monday, January 31, 2022. Where: astray in Vermont. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915519 PETUNIA HARDSCRABBLE, WE MISS YOU! Petunia! We miss you so much around here. We know you’re off doing very important work, though, and we want you to take all the time it needs. There will always be a star on the dressing room door with your name, regardless how the work goes. Sending you all our love and kindness, meditation and strength!

—Huckleberry Lorraine. When: Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Where: Burlington.

You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915518 GUILIA IN ROSSO You: Guilia in Rosso on Route. Me: Guilia in Lipari Gray. I giggled the entire time. Shall we do it again? When: Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Where: car. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915516

men produce movies and television, you’re going to see what they want to see — or what they think people want to see — which usually includes a lot of female T&A. We’re so used to the gender imbalance that we hardly notice boobs on the boob tube anymore. Thankfully, with more diversity of writers, directors and executives comes more diversity in what we see on-screen.

Even with more gender parity in the on-screen nudity department, a double standard still exists. When actors with breasts bare it all, that’s most often the real deal (however augmented and adjusted they may be). Almost all of the penises you see are prosthetic or CGI, so what you see ain’t really what the actor’s got.

Good luck and God bless,

The Reverend

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