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<contents> AUGUST 12-19, 2009 VOL.14 NO.51

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<contents> auguST 12-19, 2009 vol.14 no.51

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Fair Game

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< letters> BRAIN-INJURY ANGLE The tragedy of traumatic brain injury is perhaps a story being missed in the journalistic focus on Ed Flanagan’s odd and allegedly inappropriate behavior and its political implications [“Fair Game,” July 29; “Emails Suggest the YMCA Knew About Sen. Ed Flanagan’s Inappropriate Behavior,” August 5]. Unless there are examples of similar behavior that preceded his accident and brain injury, there is every reason to believe that this is a direct result of his injury. Socially inappropriate behavior, regardless of intelligence or social position, is a frequent problem for individuals having sustained a brain injury. This may include decreased inhibition and sexual inappropriateness. And to make matters worse, these individuals often demonstrate lack of insight, denial that problems exist and poor judgment — all symptoms of brain injury that create significant challenges. I recommend that Seven Days consider contact with the Brain Injury Association of Vermont, www.biavt.org, and other brain injury experts to develop a greater understanding and to share that with your readership. Given the staggering statistics about the prevalence of brain injury, there’s a story needing to be told here. Greg LeRoy HINESBURG

LeRoy is a certified rehabilitation counselor and vocational expert in private practice.

WOOD-SMOKE NIMBYS Vermont is home to the world’s most creative and resourceful NIMBYs. Neighbor suing neighbor over supposed hazards of wood smoke is a new one [“Outdoor Wood Boilers: Appropriate Technology or Deadly Device?” July 22]. From a carbon standpoint, the benefits of heating with a locally harvested, renewable biomass fuel are huge. Outdoor wood boilers used to be an affordable option for cash-strapped Vermonters until recently adopted restrictions regarding chimney height and setback distance made them more expensive and less practical. Vermont even requires they be registered. Meanwhile, at a state park they will rent you a campsite and sell you firewood so you can burn it and stand around in the smoke. This is the current state of energy options in Vermont: We point the long, bony finger of indignation at users of fossil fuels for heating and transportation for wrecking the atmosphere. Vermont Yankee is the devil incarnate. Wind power, whether domestic or industrial-sized, is attacked mostly for aesthetic reasons. One project was rejected based on the testimony by the director of a private school claiming that the sight of distant rotating turbines would exacerbate emotional problems in her students. What could be more benign and renewable than local hydropower, yet several operating

dams are proposed for removal to benefit fish. There was even a recent neighbor dispute over reflected glare from a photovoltaic panel. What’s it going to be, folks? There are getting to be few options left, particularly for low-income people, besides shivering in the dark. Rich Lachapelle HUNTINGTON

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CORRECTIONS In our write-up of Daysie winners last week, we made a couple of mistakes: The Lamp Shop is in Burlington, not Shelburne. They came in second for Best Lighting Shop. And we said the respective owners of Best Salon winner Indigo and runner-up Stephen & Burns used to be married to each other. Oopsy Daysie! Shari Powers was once married to Stephen Rainville of S&B, but she is the manager of Indigo. Actual owner Stephen Bevilacqua has never been

married to Rainville. Our apologies for any confusion or consternation. And congratulations again to both fine salons. In her August 5 article, “Steve Conant ‘Chairs’ a Fundraiser for the Art Hop and Recycle North,” Pamela Polston should have divulged that she is a board member of the South End Area Business Association. SEABA organizes the annual Art Hop.

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» Dish on the seven Days fooD forum Got any good camel recipes? Food writer Alice Levitt wants to know. A few days ago, Alice posted a new topic to the “Cooks Nook” section of our Seven Days Food Forum, called “Cookin’ a Camel.” “I have some camel in my freezer at home and I am not really sure what to do with it,” she writes. “I’m planning on a braise, but does anyone know what flavors complement camel?” This is just one of the 76 topics under discussion on the forum. Participants are also trading recipes for cake and Thai chicken soup. Last week, food editor Suzanne Podhaizer used to forum to give away three pairs of tickets to the Vermont Fresh Network Food Forum. To read and respond to the topics on the forum, go to www.seven daysvt.com and click on the link to

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wo of the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates have now paid homage to the Mighty Mouse, er, Moose, of Vermont’s political establishment: the Progressive Party. The goal is to appease the Progs, gain their support, and keep them from running a candidate in the 2010 race for governor. State Sens. Susan Bartlett and Doug Racine have kissed the Progressive ring, so to speak, but Secretary of State Deb Markowitz has not. Racine spoke to about 50 Progs in May; Bartlett, to about 20 this past weekend. How’s this political détente working out for the Democrats? After meeting with Bartlett in Newport last weekend, Martha Abbott, Prog Party chairwoman, said her ilk would only support a Dem who passes their three-part political litmus test. At a minimum, said candidate must:

will come from the all-too-familiar phrase “labor savings.” The plan was concocted in secret by fewer than four lawmakers — a mix of Democrats and a Republican — and members of the Douglas team. Don’t you just love government transparency? I know, I know: How can an elected official speak his or her mind with the press hanging on every word? Just ask state enviro officials who attended a closed-door meeting a couple weeks ago with the folks they regulate. Maybe this is a trend. The legislative Joint Fiscal Committee will convene a public hearing next week to get a sense of what the unwashed rabble likes, and dislikes, about the proposal. For starters, you can expect state employees will have something to say about the amorphous “labor savings.”

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“Support a single-payer health care system in which the single payer is not a private, for-profit insurance company; “Advocate solutions to the state pension and unemployment systems that do not fall on the backs of workers and the unemployed; “Oppose relicensing the state’s lone nuke plant, Vermont Yankee, beyond 2012. Hmmm. Maybe one of the candidates will sign on to two out of three? We’ll see. “I think we have a lot in common on these issues,” said Racine, noting only slight differences between his views and those of the progs. “Since these are the most important issues facing Vermonters,” added Abbott, “in the next election the Vermont Progressive Party may feel compelled to offer a candidate of our own if no such candidate emerges from among the Democratic candidates.” Sounds like a threat. Might Progressiveturned-Independent Anthony Pollina return to the Progressive fold once he liquidates the now-defunct Vermont Milk Company? He does need a job. The possibility of a Prog in the race has got to be welcome news for Republican Gov. Jim Douglas, who always benefits from Vermont’s left-wing infighting. If this keeps up, he could win a few more terms. That’d make him Vermont’s longest-serving governor. Period. Labor Pains — Last week, the administration released a “collaborative” recision plan to trim $28 million from the state’s 2010 fiscal budget. Of that, $11 million is a mix of cuts and sleight-of-hand accounting, and another $7 million is the “surplus” from the FY 2009 budget. Finally, $7.4 million

“It’s more of the same,” said Jes Kraus, head of the Vermont State Employees Association. “We don’t know if they’re planning to cut snowplow drivers or workers who help disabled kids or the unemployed. It’s just: Here is your target, let’s make some cuts.” Regardless of public input, Kraus hopes the committee — composed of top members of the legislative money committees — will seek more detail on the “labor savings” item before approving the measure. This is well-trod territory for state employees: Democrats giving Douglas the green light to cut workers based on a monetary target, not on ways to make government work more efficiently. The result? A body count, pure and simple, notes Kraus. And the bodies are piling up like cordwood. In all, the legislature and Douglas administration have cut 620 jobs from the state payroll through a mix of “vacancy savings,” early retirements and layoffs. The proposed recision plan of another $7.4 million in cuts, coupled with vacancy savings contained in some of the budget cuts, would amount to as many as 300 more jobs eliminated. Kraus said the Douglas administration, despite its promise, has not met with labor leaders to work out a cost-savings plan that trims the state budget without putting people out of work. “They’ve basically said that even cost-cutting ideas all have to go through Michael Marks,” noted Kraus. Who the heck is Michael Marks? He’s a private attorney who happens to be the administration’s lead labor negotiator. Douglas’ team and VSEA will soon sit

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terms of social inequities, and in terms of the wars,” Greenwald told “Fair Game” via phone. “Everyone at Brave New Films felt strongly that we wanted to increase his megaphone and his platform. While Vermont is lucky to have him as a senator, we want the rest of the country to have him, too.” Increase Bernie’s megaphone? Hell, the guy barely needs a microphone. And, seriously, when is Bernie ever really “filtered?” Media Notes — More changes at the Burlington Free Press —and we’re not just talking about the return of the “broadsheet” or that weird photo essay on Sunday demonstrating how Malawians chase, kill and eat mice. Features Editor Sarah Long is leaving the paper and taking a job back in her hometown of Philadelphia. Melissa Hart, who has been the shop’s sole graphics designer since her boss Deena Murphy was laid off in July, is quitting. In short, the Freeps is hiring! Speaking of trends — It’s hard to keep a newsguy out of print. Alden Pellett’s online Vermont daily news “paper”— aptly titled Vermont Daily News — continues to add content and boost readership. Meanwhile, Pellett tells “Fair Game” he’s getting quotes to see how much it would cost to print a monthly, or bimonthly, magazine, too. Finally, congrats to this year’s winners in the Daysie media categories. I was in some pretty good company, and appreciate the kudos for being named “best print journalist.” Aw, shucks. m Can’t wait till Wednesday for the new column? Tune into WPTZ NewsChannel 5 on Tuesday nights during the 11 p.m. newscast for a preview of “Fair Game.”

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pen. Lousy weather combined with an abundance of other big-ticket concerts last month to dampen revenues considerably. This was most evident when tickets went on sale for the Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp combo show at the Champlain Valley Expo, which was unrelated to the Quad celebration. “That just shut down our operations for weeks. Our ticket sales trickled while those were selling,” Kraft recalls. “We’d look at the Flynn box-office sales every day and say, ‘Oh, my God!’” That said, most of the major acts, including Tony Bennett and Ween, did very well financially, as did many of the smaller ticketed performances. For example, Abby Paige’s one-woman show, When We Were French, and Gary Farmer’s Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth, sold out every performance. At least one outdoor show was a disappointment. Aimee Mann and Steve Earle had to be moved into the acoustically challenged Memorial Auditorium, and their performances, according to Kraft, were a bit “lackluster.” Another financial letdown from the organizers’ point of view: Sales of event-wide passes fell short of projections. Although promoters had hoped to sell at least 100 of those passes — at $1000 a pop — only 35 were sold. A few Vermont high rollers kicked in as much as $10,000 for theirs, but even their generosity couldn’t make up the shortfall. “The recession was brutal. We saw everything coming in at about 50 percent,” Kraft admits. “But, you knew that when people gave you that much, that was the best they could do. They really reached.” A few other factors are worth considering. First, the City of Burlington had to take up the fundraising efforts for the Quad celebration after the state’s official $10 million campaign “fell pretty flat,” according to Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Bruce Hyde. That gave the city one year to pick up the ball and run with it. Vermont kicked in about

$150,000 directly to the city and provided another $50,000 worth of marketing and ad services from its year-long contracts with Spike Advertising and PDI Creative in Burlington, according to Hyde, who chaired the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission. Another $70,000 in last-minute federal funding came to Burlington from Vermont’s congressional delegation, Hyde notes. Québec’s provincial government covered $100,000 in costs to bring Canadian artists and performers down to Burlington. Two years ago, when the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission issued its strategic plan for the 2009 celebration, the National Park Service estimated the 400th anniversary would generate $133 million in additional revenue for the Champlain Valley over the next six years. How much did Chittenden County — and Vermont as a whole — reap this year? Although Vermont’s total rooms and meals receipts were down 3.4 percent from fiscal 2008, Hyde says, “That’s not bad, when you’re looking at some of our neighbors being down by double digits.” Hyde says it’ll be difficult to tease out how many of the 2009 tourism dollars this summer are attributable to the Quad celebration versus ordinary tourism traffic. Clearly, the state was banking on a strong Québecois showing at Burlington’s Quad party; in June, the state threw Burlington $50,000 to market the event in Montréal alone. It’s difficult to say whether that investment paid off. According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Vermont’s major border crossings at Highgate and Derby Line actually saw 4600 fewer visitors entering Vermont in July 2009 versus the same month last year. It’s likely those numbers would have been even lower had it not been for the Quad celebration. Moreover, even if Vermont didn’t get the 100,000 additional visitors Hyde was counting on, “I still think the numbers are going to be relatively strong,” he says. Kraft notes that a City Arts in-

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jor contributors. Donors who give $1000 or more will get their names engraved in a stone wall in the new Quad Park at the corner of Lake and College streets. Tourism Commissioner Hyde also points out that the Quad celebration isn’t officially over, either. Statewide events are scheduled well into the fall, notably the “Festival of Nations,” slated for September 19 and 20 at Crown Point and Chimney Point. Federal funding for such events will be available for another two years. For its part, Burlington, which doesn’t officially end its Quad celebration until First Night on New Year’s Eve, may be eligible for some

During the two weeks of Burlington’s Quadricentennial celebration, the total occupancy for the big hotels was up 13.3 percent over the same period from a year before. Doubletree — routinely report their total occupancy numbers to a national clearinghouse, according to Joe Carton, general manager of the Marriott’s Courtyard Burlington Harbor on Battery Street. During the two weeks of Burlington’s Quadricentennial celebration, Carton reports that total occupancy at the big hotels was up 13.3 percent over the same period a year before. Presumably, the smaller momand-pop operations experienced a spillover. “I think those are pretty good numbers,” Carton says. “It all came together pretty positively for the lodging industry.” Kelly Devine, executive director of the Burlington Business Association, has a similar assessment, though the news from her members is mixed: Some did very well, while others were up only modestly over the same time last year. “Considering the scope of the event, and the fact that it was coming to Burlington when there was a lot of activity on the waterfront already, some people were a bit

“What they presented, in terms of the quality of the festival, the artistic performances as everything else, definitely reflected well on the Burlington brand,” she adds. Devine echoes the sentiment of others when she says she hopes the city parlays the Quad celebration into annual festivals. “But the financial piece is a whole other worry from the point of view of the city,” she adds. “It’d be nice to know at the end of the day how this is going to affect the tax base and how the cost of these events is going to be covered.” No one from Burlington City Hall could answer that question yet — not CEDO Director Larry Kupferman nor City Council President Bill Keogh. Chief Administrative Officer Jonathan Leopold did not return phone calls. Kraft insists fundraising efforts are still underway and that “the books won’t close on this” until 2011. For example, Friends of the Quadricentennial, a private civic group, is soliciting contributions from ma-

federal funding, too. But a recent stimulus grant of $50,000 — made out to Burlington City Arts — cannot be used to pay down Quad-related expenses. That cash is slated for visual-art exhibitions. Kraft notes that plenty of artists were employed by the Quad. “This was Burlington’s WPA project for 2009,” she says. “We put more artists, technicians, suppliers, caterers and seamstresses to work than anybody, at a time when a lot of people were hunkering down.” Longtime businessman Al Gobeille says he’s heard a lot of talk from his fellow businesspeople about whether the Quad made money or lost money. “I don’t mean to be willy-nilly about it, but I really don’t care,” says the owner of Burlington Bay, Shanty on the Shore, and Breakwater Café and Grill. “This was about creating a fabric of community and historical knowledge. There should be a depth to this that isn’t just about counting pennies.” As he puts it, “You don’t do a profit-and-loss statement on your birthday party.” m

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Lost Nation Theater Brings a Light Touch to Waiting

PAUL RIOPELLE, BOB NUNER

BY ERIK ESCKILSEN

or Lost Nation Theater, Samuel Beckett’s signature play, Waiting for Godot, is a bit like an economic downturn: Every 10 years or so it comes back around, inspiring reflection on perseverance and hope. In LNT’s third production of the play, which opened at Montpelier City Hall on August 6, Director Tara Lee Downs has aimed to highlight a quality of “buoyancy” in the tale of two tramps idly conversing on a country road while awaiting the arrival of someone neither of them really knows. To that end, Downs, who recently directed American Buff alo at Green Candle Theatre, has drawn on her training as a clown, which she acquired studying performance art at Goddard College in the ’90s and, later, under a circus-savvy mentor at Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia. Montpelier residents may know Downs as the clown Amnesia, a regular in the city’s Independence Day parade. With Godot, Downs’ goal was to help her actors “find the physical life of these characters that might be bigger than your normal, everyday physicality.” The effect is not “over-the-top clowning physicality,” she clarifies,

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An Artist’s Work Lives on at the Blinking Light Gallery BY ANNE GALLOWAY

ost potters stick with a formula: They choose a clay type, a firing technique and a vessel shape, and crank out production pieces to sell in the craft market. To describe the late Vermont artist Charlotte Potok as merely a potter is to sell her short. Yet that’s how she saw herself. Potok tried uniform production, but she never managed to stick with those efforts for long, according to her friends and family. Maybe boredom would set in, or a stray idea would pique her fancy. For whatever reason, Potok had a tough time repeating herself — she loved to experiment with new and old ceramic forms. Potok, who died just over a year ago at age 77, left a rich and diverse legacy in clay. A retrospective of her work, which includes representative samples from her 40-year career, is currently on exhibit at Plainfield’s Blinking Light Gallery, an artists’ co-op she founded 10 years ago. Potok’s range as a ceramic artist was incredible. She

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but more a matter of “allowing the actors to play with all of the ways that they can use their bodies.” For LNT Co-Artistic Director Kim Bent, who plays an enslaved character ironically named Lucky, such lighter touches are as much a part of this “tragicomedy in two acts” as the work’s oft-cited existential themes. He points out that high-profile comedic actors from Bert Lahr to Steve Martin to Nathan Lane have been drawn to the work over the years. In LNT’s current reproduced quilted boxes in porcelain, churned out a series of abstract raku, copied Grecian wine bowls and pitchers, created porcelain replicas of the Citicorp and AT&T buildings in Manhattan, started a line of heartshaped dayware, and collaborated with Brookfieldbased New Yorker cartoonist Ed Koren on pieces that featured his drawings. But Potok is perhaps best known for her 1970s-era “paperware,” a line of white porcelain dishes designed

Charlotte Potok left a rich and diverse legacy in clay. to look like paper cups and plates that the New York Times dubbed “Pop Art in Porcelain.” The Museum of Modern Art bought a set, and Potok hoped to massproduce the design in China or Korea, but a manufacturer copied her work and beat her to the punch. Potok’s son, Jed Clifford, says his mom didn’t have a knack for business, and though she sold a great deal of her work, she also supported herself in part by teaching pottery at her alma mater, Goddard College. In fact, Potok talked the administration into letting her start the program in the 1960s, and she taught there on and off into the mid-1990s.

THE CAST OF “MIDDLEBURY MUSICAL”

At Midd’s Summer Italian School, Students Sing Through the Language Barrier BY KEVIN J. KELLEY

rt and life imitate and overlap each other in a Broadway-style operetta that premiered at Middlebury College last Sunday night. Julian Gargiulo’s “Middlebury Musical” tells the story of the rocky romance of two Americans attending the college’s Italian summer language school. As is required of all actual students, Roger and Rosa have signed a pledge to speak no language but Italian during the six-week program or face expulsion without refund. But the young lovers find it hard to talk through some personal issues without resorting to English. Enter Sally, Rosa’s confidant and another student in the program. Secretly in love with Roger, she persuades Rosa to use English to save the relationship — then nefariously informs on her friend, who happens to be the star of a musical that the program’s participants are rehearsing. While “Middlebury Musical” may never be per-

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formed a second time, this writer will refrain from revealing the ending — except to note that Gargiulo has written a comedy, not a tragedy. Its plot also accords with a course he’s teaching in the language program this summer, entitled “Sex, Love and Betrayal in Italian Opera.” Fittingly — and in keeping with the real-life pledge — the 40-minute show is sung and narrated entirely in Italian by a cast of 16 students enrolled in the Italian program. Gargiulo, a classical pianist, accompanies the

production, tramps Vladimir and Estragon are played by Chicago-based actor Paul Riopelle and Vermonter Bob Nuner, respectively. Mark Roberts plays Lucky’s master, Pozzo, and Ethan Herz appears as the Boy. Crediting Downs with striking a balance between the comic and tragic elements, Bent sees Godot as a play resonant with “the tenor of the times.” As he notes, “It’s a play that presents characters finding a way to make do in difficult circumstances.” What the main characters do in Godot is wait. In the LNT staging, their purgatorial world contains only themselves and two pieces of scenery — a fence and tree constructed from recycled materials by Roberts based on Ellen E. Jones’ scenic design. The troupe finds the pieces so artful that they’ll auction them off to the highest bidder over the play’s run. But audiences should expect a drama that rises above art for art’s sake, according to Bent. “There are dropdead beautiful lines in the play,” he says. “And they’re at moments in the play that bring everything home, that make sense of all those strange and bizarre things that have been happening.”  Waiting for Godot, written by Samuel Beckett, directed by Tara Lee Downs, produced by Lost Nation Theater. City Hall, Montpelier. August 13, 7 p.m.; August 14 & 15, 8 p.m.; August 16, 7 p.m.; August 21, 7 p.m.; August 22, 8 p.m.; and August 23, 2 p.m. $20-$25. Info, 229-0492. www.lostnationtheater.org.

Except for an apprenticeship stint with David Gil at Bennington Potters, Potok was largely self-taught. She made a personal study of historical ceramic works, including Grecian pottery, which she often replicated, and she participated in several archaeological digs in Belize. She had a lifelong love affair with pre-Colombian Mayan pottery. Potok’s final project was a series of 10 “goddesses,” modeled on ancient fertility sculptures. Mounted together on a section of gallery wall, they’re like a small army of female power figures in the buff. Breasts bared, standing at attention, the goddesses evoke Barbie dolls, ready to embody whatever viewers project on them. They could symbolize love, passion and motherhood, or, more likely, they could serve as vehicles for female frustration. They certainly appear ready to unleash a stream of unmitigated bile, or at least throw a thunderbolt or two. These exquisite figurines perhaps best communicate Potok’s keen interests in art, ceramics, history and, presumably, femininity. She was a potter who made a wide array of wonderful dishes, and her artistry emerges in the most quotidian household items. Her real triumphs as an artist, however, were sculptural.  “Charlotte Potok Retrospective: A Vermont Potter,” The Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield. Through August 30. Info, 454-0141. www. blinkinglightgallery.com

generally serviceable cast, which includes the outstanding vocalist Sarah Nicol. Her performance as Rosa elicited shouts of “Brava!” from a nearly full house in the college’s concert hall. In a pre-performance interview at a local bar, Gargiulo explained that he initially intended to feature his friend and co-director Roza Tulyaganova in “Middlebury Musical.” But the two decided it would be preferable for students to play all the parts, so the character originally called “Roza” became “Rosa.” Tulyaganova, a soprano from Uzbekistan, has been auditing the Italian summer courses while working with Gargiulo, who studied piano at the Moscow State Conservatory. They were recently overheard conversing in Russian in a college cafeteria — and, sure enough, were reported to the language-school authorities, who duly threatened to expel Tulyaganova if she strayed from Italian again while on campus. “It was pretty ironic,” Tulyaganova says — in English — at the off-campus bar. “It’s just like the show.” Gargiulo, who lives in Manhattan, says he hopes to write a full-fledged Broadway musical some day. “Play

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PEWTER POWER

Beckoning Country Art and Objects from the Lake Champlain Valley

Middlebury-based Danforth Pewter is drawing a new bead on its colonial roots. The business cofounded by Judi and Fred Danforth in 1975 initially revived a family legacy begun by Thomas Danforth II in 1755. This week, Danforth purchased one of America’s premier brands of the craft, Shirley Pewter of Williamsburg, Va., and will operate the SY OF PHOTO COURTE WTER Shirley Pewter Shop in that historic village, where DANFORTH PE some Danforth works are already sold. Danforth has become the exclusive manufacturer and marketer for the Virginia company, founded by Shirley Robertson in 1952. Robertson’s son ran the business for a couple of decades, but recently decided it was time to pass the reins to new owners with the same high standards. Both companies make each piece by hand using classic craftsmanship; Danforth, which turns out more contemporary wares, will add Shirley’s colonial-inspired designs to its repertoire. Pewter is one of only a few craft products not taken over by mass-production outlets; there are about 40 small pewterers around the country, explains Bram Kleppner, vice president of sales and marketing at Danforth. “They all started about the same time, in the ’50s through the ’70s, during the American craft movement,” he says. Pewtering had nearly disappeared after the 1860s, “when ceramic and glass became affordable for normal people, not just aristocracy,” Kleppner adds. But, as anyone who’s visited the Shelburne Museum knows, pewter was the tableware of choice in early American homes. In fact, the metal alloy, which is primarily tin mixed with other metals, has been around a long time: The first known piece was found in an Egyptian tomb and dates to 1450 B.C. In the Danforth family, Thomas’ sons all continued the pewtering tradition. But there it stopped — until Fred and his wife took it up nearly two centuries later. (The family history is presented in “tree” form on the company website.) Danforth opened a Burlington retail outlet on Church Street in 2004 and maintains gift shops in Waterbury and Quechee. PAMELA POLSTON For more info, see www.danforthpewter.com and www.shirleypewtershop.com.

This exhibition has been generously sponsored by the Kalkin Family Exhibitions Endowment Fund, the 1675 Foundation, the Lake Champlain Basin Program, Seven Days, Courtyard by Marriott at Burlington Harbor, and the University of Vermont’s Living/Learning Center and Residential Learning Communities.

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It’s not been a sanguine summer for plein-air painters, but the Vermont Watercolor Society is taking its chances this Saturday with an outdoor fundraiser at the Burlington Waterfront. Members will be creating artworks from 10 to 4, and then auctioning them off online at vwshowsonline.blogspot.com, with proceeds to benefit Dragonheart Vermont, the VWS and, happily, the artists. Check that website for more info … If you’re one of those people who laments Vermont’s homogeneity, you may want to check out the Winooski Culture Hop this Thursday. The Onion City’s O’Brien Community Center will make you wonder where in the world you are after a day packed with food samples from Nepal and Vietnam, a brown-bag Frenchspeaking lunch, art and artifacts from Africa, Southeast Asia, Poland and Bosnia, drummers from Congo and Senegal, belly dancing and more. Info, www.onioncity.com … If you enjoyed the “Fort Sub Rosa” installation at the Burlington Waterfront during the Quadricentennial festival, you’ll be happy to learn that artist-collaborators Graham Keegan and Britt Browne are resurrecting it this Thursday at the Shelburne Museum. The pair is also showing lanterns (by Keegan) and prints and drawings (by Browne) in an exhibit intriguingly titled “Naïveté des Sovereigns.” The same evening, New York textile artist Richard Saja will speak about his works in the Kalkin House, 6-9 p.m. …

Maria age 13 BSDA’s En Pointe Student Summer 2009

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ing classical piano isn’t a very straight-ahead career,” he observes. “You’ve got to create your own path.” That’s just what Gargiulo has been doing. He didn’t start playing piano until age 13, so, he notes, “I’m always in a hurry to get things done.” He completed a 10-year conservatory program in six years. Now 36, Gargiulo earns a living by performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Moscow Conservatory Hall and the Verona Philharmonic Hall in Italy, while composing his own jazz-inflected, classical-style works. Gargiulo has also been developing an onstage shtick that he describes as “semi-standup, influenced by [Jerry] Seinfeld.” Audiences are at least as taken with the sexy stories he tells about Beethoven and Schumann as they are with his renditions of those composers’ works, Gargiulo reports. “I’m very much a people person,” he says in American-accented English. “I like to make ’em laugh.” Gargiulo has another good story to tell about his father, a wealthy Neapolitan who became a Green Beret in the U.S. Army. “I don’t know why he did that,” says the son, whose black hair cascades in ringlets beyond his suit-jacket collar. “He’s just an unusual guy.” It was that connection to the U.S., along with his mother’s American citizenship, that helped mo-

tivate Gargiulo’s 1995 move to the States from Italy. An artist with a social conscience, Gargiulo devotes some of his time to enlisting fellow musicians in an advocacy group called 16000children.org, which he founded last year after learning that some 16,000 children RGIULO worldwide die every JULIAN GA day from hunger-related causes. “It’s a mind-boggling statistic,” Gargiulo says. “I can’t get it out of my head.” Meanwhile, this summer he’s done his best to keep Italian in the heads of his students at the Middlebury Language School. Commencement for the program is this Friday, August 14. 

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spending hundreds of thousands of dollars of the group’s money to buy herself designer clothing, lingerie and jewelry. McKinzie called the lawsuit “malicious” and “not befitting our ideals of sisterhood, ethics and service.” The Associated Press reported she was particularly offended at the accusation that she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a life-size wax figure of herself. In fact, she said, the statue cost only $45,000. • The family of Alexa Longueira announced plans to file a lawsuit after the New York City teenager fell into an open sewer manhole while walking down a Staten Island street text messaging. Fox News reported Longueira suffered mild cuts and bruises. Her mother said it doesn’t matter that her daughter was

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Sibling Rivalry in the Making

Chinese family planning officials are going door to door in Shanghai to encourage certain residents to have a second child. The campaign aims to ease the burden of providing for the city’s growing senior population, which now stands at 21 percent of Shanghai’s 13.7 million residents. The Shanghai Population and Family Planning Commission noted that the campaign doesn’t signal a change in China’s onechild rule but is an attempt to let people know about the policy’s many exceptions. In this case, commission director Xie Lingli explained that only couples who both grew up as only children are being targeted to have a second child.

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Solid Defense Robert P. Trout, defense attorney for former Louisiana congressman William J. Jefferson, sought to redeem his client by arguing at his corruption trial in Alexandria, Va., that Jefferson isn’t a criminal, just “stupid.” The Washington Post reported Trout told jurors that the high-profile case, which included the FBI’s finding $90,000 in bribe money in Jefferson’s freezer, has made Jefferson, who faces up to 235 years for the various counts against him, basically “a national joke.” Don’t Blame Me After Catherine Stotts, 62, injured a highway worker while driving in a closed lane during a repaving operation, she told California Highway Patrol officers she was driving in the wrong lane because she was “not used” to driving on new asphalt. She added she thought the 60-year-old victim could have jumped out of her way faster.

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Trinity Children’s Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,admissions policies,scholarship and loan programs,and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Dear Cecil, Are there really bus-size nuclear reactors all over Europe (especially in France) that can safely power small towns? If so, why don’t we have them? Keith Runfola If by “bus-size” you mean “not bussize,” and by “all over Europe” you mean “not all over Europe,” then sure. Otherwise, no. You’ll appreciate that in my business the first step often isn’t coming up with an answer, but rather establishing what combination of misinformation and hallucinogens gave rise to the question. Here I’m guessing you must have heard about France’s aggressive (but conventional) nuclear power program and conflated that with a scrambled story propagated by a website called Next Energy News. In 2007, Next Energy broke the story of a 200-kilowatt nuclear reactor “only 20 feet by 6 feet,” that “could change everything for small remote communities, small businesses or even a group of neighbors who are fed up with the power companies and want more control over their energy needs.” In other words, small-is-beautiful nukes! Accompanying the article was an artist’s conception of a Toshiba 4S nuclear reactor. Media outlets that should have known better, such as Business Week, spread the news to the wider world. Problem was, the Toshiba 4S bears no relationship to Next Energy’s description other than being (a) a nuclear reactor and (b) smaller than the battlestar Galactica. My assistant Una surmises that the dimensions, fuel and other design features of the purported bus-sized reactor were taken from a research project sponsored by the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute to bring nuclear power to the moon — the proposed Japanese mini nuke would, in fact, measure about 20 by 6. True, the 4S reactor unit would be about 8 feet in diameter by 60 feet tall, which is smallish, but that’s just the engine, not the whole vehicle, if you follow me. The overall plant would be 190 feet long and 90 feet wide, and even Willie Nelson doesn’t have a bus like that. Still, let’s acknowledge the larger point: Major manufacturers are trying to come up with economysize nuclear reactors, an interesting development when people are looking for non-carbon-footprintenlarging sources of energy. (OK, these puppies may enlarge our uranium footprint instead, but one issue at a time.) Toshiba is in talks to provide the first 4S (the moniker stands for “super-safe, small and simple”) to the city of Galena, Alaska, population 700. Remote from other towns and accessible only by air and water, Galena currently relies on diesel generators, which are becoming increasingly costly to fuel. The 4S can run for 30 years without refueling, and Toshiba may donate the $25 million construction cost. The plant boasts numerous safety features:

It can’t boil its coolant, it becomes less reactive the hotter it gets, and passive safety systems automatically shut it down when things start to get too Chernobyl-esque. Toshiba isn’t the only company thinking about baby nukes. Babcock & Wilcox, one of the big names in nuclear power generation, is working on a reactor supposedly a tenth the size of a typical plant. Even smaller nuke designs include one by Hyperion, a sealed unit about the size of a hot tub that’s buried underground and generates 25,000 kilowatts for seven years. After that you dig it up and replace it. What do you do with the old one? I’ll get back to you on that. Numerous other tiny or small nuclear reactor designs are in various stages of planning — according to the World Nuclear Association, more than 20 different types. But if you want to find some working pint-sized nuclear reactors right now, look no further than the U.S. Navy, which has been running a highly successful program of small, reliable nuclear reactors for decades. For example: A Los Angeles-class attack submarine has a nuclear power package that’s 42 feet long by 33 feet in diameter, weighs 1680 tons and puts out 26,100 kilowatts. Don’t look for them at Home Depot any time soon, though. The problem with small nukes isn’t the technology but rather the same issues that have hamstrung nuclear power at any scale — security and disposal. Today more than ever you need safeguards to prevent accidents, sabotage, tampering with the reactor to produce plutonium, or just stealing the uranium. The U.S. nuclear permit process is laborious, with no small commercial nuclear reactors in the licensing pipeline at last sighting. Even assuming the Galena nuke clears all regulatory hurdles, it may well be the middle of the next decade before they flip the on switch. Elsewhere, China is planning some small nuclear plants involving “pebble bed reactors,” which use uranium encapsulated in billiardball-sized pellets to generate heat. Russia is working on barge-mounted nuclear plants scheduled to be operational within three years. The French, however, seem to be more interested in projects at the other end of the scale. They’re currently building a European Pressurized Water Reactor, the latest thing in nuclear technology. Capacity: 1.65 billion watts.

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He was wearing a billowy, pink cotton shirt open to reveal a hairy chest, and tan cargo pants with enough compartments to operate a mobile five-and-dime. from the ensemble were a couple of medallions dangling from thick chains. “I guess I’m available,” I replied. “What can I do ya?” “You can do me a round trip to my nephew’s apartment on School Street. I gotta pick something up and head back downtown. The name’s Donny, by the way.” “Let’s do it, Donny,” I said, reaching across to unlatch the front door and offer up the shotgun seat. This was not your average Burlington taxi customer — beer festival notwithstanding — and I wanted to imbibe the full experience, from mop to Croc. “Man, oh, man,” Donny said, smacking his hands together as he hit the seat. “These French fries are everything my nephew raved about.” I glanced over and observed the just-finished clamshell of Nectar’s gravy fries balanced on the man’s lap. “I had a couple of rounds of sushi earlier in the evening, so this is just what the doctor ordered.” I said, “Run that by me a little slower, brother. I don’t think I’m exactly grasping the relationship of the sushi and the gravy fries.” He broke out in an ear-to-ear smile, signaling his delight with the query. “Well, it’s this theory I’ve developed that I call ‘dietary aerobics.’ After a few platters of sushi, I like to finish off with French fries or, say, a pizza pie. You see, this will push the plaque right out of your system. It’s, like, flushing the old arteries.” “I see, I see,” I said, hooking a right onto

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n the day that Ken and Carol Borland’s lives changed forever, hundreds of pickups jockeyed for space outside the couple’s West Glover homestead. Hulking American-made trucks, many with livestock trailers in tow, filled the farm fields and choked the road below their house. The Borlands knew to expect a huge turnout — to date, theirs was the biggest farm auction of the year in Vermont — but all those vehicles and the people who drove them there were still an overwhelming sight. By the time Reg Lussier, the Lyndonville auctioneer hired to disperse the 144-year-old Borland farm, called out the first item at 10 a.m. sharp, the couple’s property was a sea of steel and Carhartts. Farmers from every New England state, as well as New York and Pennsylvania, had descended on the 400-acre dairy farm to bid on everything from bailers and tedders to calves and heifers. The Borlands were getting rid of it all — 140 Holsteins, five John Deere tractors, forage wagons, blowers, a seeder, a dump truck, 800 bales of hay

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story by LAUREN OBER images by ANDY DUBACK and more. In all, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment and livestock was on the auction block. In bad economic times, farmers will travel great distances to get a good deal. The Borlands wandered through the crowd as the auction began — Carol looking beatific in the mid-morning sun; Ken with a stern, almost wistful expression on his face. It was a day they dreaded, but now that it was upon them, they faced it with the dignity and pride characteristic of Vermont dairy farmers. Because of extreme fluctuations in milk prices, the couple had determined they could no longer keep the farm afloat. At best, it was barely breaking even. Their debt load was substantial. They were getting too old for this, they lamented. When a maple-producing neighbor offered to take 200 acres off their hands, the couple took them up on it. The Borlands are among the many victims of Vermont’s flagging dairy industry. In the past five years, the state has lost 250 dairy farms. In the last 12 months, 50 Vermont dairy producers have gone out of business. According to the Vermont Milk Commission, the year-to-date income drop for the state’s dairy farms is estimated at $116 million. At the moment, farmers are receiving $11.30 per hundredweight, the standard measurement in the dairy industry, which amounts to 11.6 gallons of milk. That hundredweight costs Vermont farmers nearly $19 to produce, for a net loss of $7.70 per unit. Every time a milk truck leaves the farm, the dairying family hemorrhages money. It could be argued that the Borlands are lucky. They’re not being foreclosed

upon, and no banks have claims on their property. The couple owns their farm outright. They’ve chosen to leave agriculture of their own accord in an effort to return to financial solvency. Carol Borland, 65, said she’s relieved that they’ll no longer have to worry whether they can pay their veterinarian, their fuel provider, their feed man. The same cannot be said for many of the couple’s peers.

o understand how the Borlands got to this place, it’s important to know something about the “dairy crisis,” as Vermont’s congressional delegation is calling it. It’s not new, for one thing. Over the years, the dairy industry has ricocheted between boom and bust times, largely because of an antiquated and complicated pricing system. Diane Bothfeld, dairy policy administrator for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, offered to explain it, but admitted that the lesson would probably take two hours. Instead, she submitted three reasons why the dairy industry is collapsing, not only in Vermont, but in other dairyproducing states as well. During 2007 and 2008, exports of dairy products reached 11 percent of the milk supply. In those years, farmers received between $17 and $19 per hundredweight for their milk — a fair amount given the cost of production. As countries such as Mexico, Indonesia and China grew more prosperous, they began adopting a more American-influenced diet rich in dairy products. When the economy started to slip in late 2008, so did the international importation of

In all, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment and livestock was on the auction block. In bad economic times, farmers will travel great distances to get a good deal. American milk. Exports dropped to just 5 percent of the milk supply. In the first quarter of 2009, farmers’ wages dropped from $17.77 to $11.63 per hundredweight. As of July, farmers were earning around $11.30 per hundredweight. Coupled with the downturn in

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Opening August 15th to the tainted milk, and Chinese consumers all but abandoned dairy products regardless of provenance. Due to the drop in milk exports, the U.S. found itself with a massive milk surplus. Once production is ramped up to accommodate foreign demands, “it’s hard to back it off,” Bothfeld explains. She calls the situation a “torture cycle” for dairy farmers. In order to get milk pricing back in line, supply has to be decreased. The only way to achieve that is to slaughter dairy cows for beef. A program called CWT — Cooperatives Working Together — aims to do just that. So far in 2009, five Vermont dairy farms have taken part in CWT’s “herd retirement” program. But many farmers, like Ken Borland, don’t want to see the cows they have reared and cared for go to the slaughterhouse. For that reason, the number of Vermont cows in production has changed little in the past few years. In 2007, there were about 140,000 milkers in the state. Today, there are about 135,000, which so far this year have produced 838 million

pounds of milk. In 2008, Vermont cows produced 2.6 billion gallons of milk. The third reason for the dairy crisis, as Bothfeld sees it, is that recession-sensitive Americans have become more cautious with their money. People aren’t going out to eat as much and have scaled back on purchases of premium goods. Other issues have contributed to the near crippling of the dairy industry in Vermont: last year’s sky-high fuel prices, the collapse of the commercial credit market, and the explosion of grain prices due to the ethanol boom, to name a few. The necessity of managing so many unpredictable factors has made conventional dairy farming increasingly unsustainable.

t takes a lot to rattle unflappable dairy farmers. Every day, they’re forced to deal with problems beyond their control — milk prices, consumer demand, the weather — and, regardless of what else is going on, the cows still need milking. Because they accept the harsh realities of the job, not too many farmers at the Borland auction got misty over

yet another farm disappearing. During the bidding, some folks talked about the closing, but most just kibitzed about the federal government’s emergency milk price supports and how Sen. Bernie Sanders is going after Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk processor, for possible antitrust violations. Francis Berwick, a former dairy farmer from Peacham, views Ken Borland as another casualty in the dairy crisis, a human face on the statistics. “This don’t surprise me one bit,” he said. Berwick left the milk business 15 years ago because of the uncertainty, but the retired farmer still likes riding in tractor parades. He came to the auction in hopes of picking one up for his collection. He doesn’t blame the Borlands for getting out of dairying, but he wishes things were different for his fellow farmers. Ed Skwira retired early from UPS, then started raising beef in Rutland. “I should have had my head examined,” he joked of his late introduction to agriculture. He came to the auction looking for a tedder, and to observe the

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spectacle. Skwira said he felt some guilt for getting a deal on the equipment. “It’s just really sad that people can’t do this for their life anymore,” he said. During the auction, the Borlands’ property had the feel of a country carnival. Around the bidding area, the air smelled of French fries and manure. A concession stand next to the barn sold hot dogs and hamburgers, which the farmers had no trouble eating at 9:30 in the morning. Potential bidders walked from item to item, kicking tires and examining movable parts. Old farmers in sunbleached feed caps jawed about business and family, while children in muck boots raced around the fields. The auctioneer’s amplified voice echoed in the valley below the farm. Cassidy Steinberg, the Borlands’ 11-year-old granddaughter, and Tyler Choquette, her 8-year-old second cousin, spent the day working as gofers for the auctioneers. Choquette drove the pair all over the farm in the Borlands’ Polaris Ranger utility vehicle so the duo could collect and drop off auction sheets. Steinberg lives in Omaha, Nebraska, but spends the summers with her grandparents in Vermont. “I told them I don’t want this place to be sold because I grew up here,” she said. “I know all the cows, I know when they need to be milked.” The Borlands’ 36-year-old son, Nathan, sympathizes with his niece — he grew up on the farm and said he doesn’t want to see it go either. He intended to take over from Ken, 62, when his dad retired. It didn’t seem right drawing a paycheck when the family couldn’t pay their creditors, Nathan Borland admitted. So he left farming in 2002 to pursue a career in the medical field. “I have mixed feelings about this,” he said. “It’s a family heritage. It’s tragic not to continue. But given the economy, it’s impossible.” He called the auction of the 144-year-old farm “an end of an era.”

left: reg lussier, auctioneer middle: phil poutre, ringman

Potential bidders walked from item to item, kicking tires and examining movable parts. The auctioneer’s amplified voice echoed in the valley below the farm.

ast week there was finally some good news about milk pricing. But for the Borlands, it was too late. “There’s no money to be made in milk,” Carol Borland said. “When Ken decided to leave, basically we could almost break even. You can’t keep working to go further in debt.” For those farmers who hang on, two temporary federal programs will soon be available to help stanch their losses. In late July, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA would temporarily increase the amount of money it will pay for cheese and nonfat dry milk. In tough times, the agency buys milk to help clear commodity dairy markets through its Dairy Product Price Support Program. According to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, this program has the potential to add up to $1.50 to the hundredweight price paid for milk. On August 4, the U.S. Senate voted to provide an additional $350 million for milk price supports for government purchases of surplus dairy products. That bill was sponsored by Sen. Sanders and supported by the rest of the state’s congressional delegation. At a meeting with dairy farmers at the recent Addison County Fair & Field Days, Rep. Peter Welch praised his colleague’s work, but admitted it doesn’t go far enough. “I understand that’s not what you need, but at least it’s an acknowledgment,” he said. Welch, who helped reconvene Congress’ dairy caucus to address these issues, played to a crowd of more than 100. Heads nodded as Welch acknowledged that dairy farmers couldn’t sleep in

if they were tired or having a bad day; the cows still need to be milked. “We could bail out the banks because they’re too big to fail, but we’re not going to bail out our family farms because they’re too small to matter?” Welch said. “I don’t want to live in a country like that.” Part of the problem, Bothfeld said, is that while Northeastern politicians have been lobbying since the beginning of the year for emergency assistance for dairy farmers, lawmakers in the Midwest and Western states weren’t convinced there was a problem until recently. Because the cost of production in the Northeast is higher, the tumbling milk prices had a more immediate effect on farmers here than it did in big dairy states such as California, Wisconsin and Idaho. “It did take time for the rest of the country to see this and then it was, like, Oh, my God. This is real,” Bothfeld said.

In an ideal world, Bothfeld envisions a dairy system where all consumers could buy local milk from local cows that has been processed locally. For every gallon of milk produced, middlemen, like Dean Foods, currently take $1. Farmers earn about 97 cents. Although the company’s gross revenues have dropped this year, its profit doubled in the first quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008: That’s $76.2 million versus $30.8. Bothfeld would like to see farmers earn a liveable wage, akin to a domestic fair-trade system. While that would cost more, the benefits to the local community are higher, she said. In the absence of that one-to-one arrangement, Bothfeld pointed to processors that pay premiums for milk. Grafton Village Cheese Company in Grafton and Thomas Dairy in Rutland both choose to pay their farmers 50 cents to $1 more than the $11.30 per hundredweight they’re making now. While that might seem like just a gesture, it’s more than the farmers would have made otherwise. Ben & Jerry’s, which gets its milk from the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, has instituted an interest-free revolving loan of up to $100,000 to help struggling dairy farmers in lieu of paying them more than the base price. Until consumers and farmers can cut out the middlemen, Bothfeld would settle for a complete overhauling of the milkpricing structure.

y the end of his farm auction, Ken Borland had watched prized milkers such as Guilia, Hillary, Dottie and Dawn — all daughters of top sire Toystory — get divvied up among farms along the Northeastern seaboard. “Some of the cows, it was hard to see them go,” he said. “They’re living creatures.” But, as would be expected of a farmer who’s worked 80-

plus hours a week his entire life, Borland didn’t have time to be sad. There was still work to be done after the auction. Cows still on the farm needed to be milked, and all the financial details of the auction were still being worked out. Despite the drama, Borland still seemed content with his decision to quit the dairy farming business. After being forced to let his hired help go, he said he just didn’t have the energy to run the farm on his own. “My body’s been telling me that I can’t keep doing this all my life,” Borland said. Carol Borland admitted to feeling sentimental while some of the cows got auctioned off. But ultimately, she acknowledged, their decision was a prudent one. She said she looks forward to settling their debt load, and to building a new house with her husband. Maybe they’ll even take a vacation. “People want this to be a sad thing,” Carol said. “But in our minds, it’s a relief.” As the auction neared its end, the Borlands stood next to each other against the bars of a makeshift ring. They watched as their milkers — Betty, Wendy, Nancy, Agnes and the others — were led into the pen one by one and shown off to prospective buyers. Lussier, the lightningtongued auctioneer, called out bids, while his ringmen pointed out the bidders with crook-handled canes. The cows were understandably nervous, and some bucked and juked when they entered the ring. One cow froze and refused to walk through the shoot to the ring. Instinctively, Ken Borland stuck his hand through the bars, patted the cow on her black-and-white flank and urged her on through. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at lauren@sevendaysvt.com.

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and living with people who didn’t speak their language, they seemed either to forget or overlook their obvious differences. There was no sign of nervousness as the kids rehearsed for that evening’s activity, a performance called “Abraham’s Tent.” As an “ensemble,” they were a squealing mob discovering the playground potential of a bunch of beanbag chairs. And, despite the range of skin color, from white to deep olive, it was difficult to tell Jew from Christian from Muslim. “We try not to overburden

explained, many of the Israeli and Palestinian children have never entered a house of worship other than their own, or broken bread with someone from a different culture or religion. Just as likely, they’ve never encountered someone from the other side of the conflict who’s not a soldier, police officer or politician. “For the first time,” said Thomas, “they get to see each other as real people.” The only tense moment came shortly after my introduction to the group — in English, followed by Hebrew and Arabic translations. Zoubaida, the group’s Jerusalem coordinator, pulled aside her American counterparts and held a hushed but emotional discussion out of my earshot. Rev. Diane Nancekivell, who chairs the Kids4Peace Vermont board, later explained the nature of Zoubaida’s dismay: Apparently, no one from the American group had informed her that a journalist would be visiting that day. “It’s almost impossible for us Americans to have the sensitivity that Israelis and Palestinians have for the press,” Nancekivell explained. “It’s something I could not have anticipated.” However, this minor faux pas was quickly resolved after we agreed to a few simple security protocols, such as not printing the last names or hometowns of the children or their guides. For their part, the children seemed unfazed by a reporter’s presence. Despite expressing a few initial trepidations about traveling to a different country

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the children with huge expectations that they’ll all become Martin Luther Kings overnight,” said Carse, referring to the program’s recreational agenda: a full range of summer-camp activities, such as swimming, kickball, arts and crafts and s’mores around the campfire. “That’s not fair to any 11-year-old.” That said, Kids4Peace’s Thomas is working on a PhD dissertation at Emory University that explores the longer-term consequences of children’s participation in this program. Although his research is still underway, Thomas has found that many Kids4Peace alumni in their late teens are now active in other international programs and peace-related activities. As for their American counterparts, Thomas has also heard anecdotes of kids participating in tolerance education programs and, less formally, of kids standing up for minorities within their own communities, such as defending Muslim kids who were being picked on by fellow students. Later that evening, the kids performed “Abraham’s Tent” on the shores of Lake Champlain. As Abraham is considered a patriarch of all three religions, the

dream. It played out like any school recital, with plenty of cheat sheets and giggles. But the kids still took their religious education seriously. For example, as this year’s Kids4Peace camp happened to coincide with the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’ov, some of the Orthodox Jews from Israel were fasting during the session. When the other children found out, some of them decided to go without food, too, just to see what it was like. (Of course, many Muslim children are familiar with fasting from their own observance of the holy month of Ramadan.) Although such solidarity may seem like a big deal to adults, for the American, Palestinian and Israeli kids, it was just something fun to do. Noa, a 12-year-old girl from Burlington, explained: “It’s a little harder to ask adults to do that because they grew up with their own beliefs and their minds are already made up … . If you grow up with peaceful thoughts, then it’s easier to put them in action when you’re older.” m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Ken Picard: ken@ sevendaysvt.com

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Veni, Vidi … Vespa! Motorbike collector and restorer Mark Davidson finds that his obsession pays off

M Story Lauren Ober Images matthew thorsen For more info, visit www. thedailyrider. com or www. vtscoot.com.

ark Davidson can track his obsession with two-wheeled motorized vehicles back to one gateway motorcycle he bought when he was just 16. His first ride was a 1982 Suzuki GN 400 that had seen better days and desperately needed some TLC. Davidson was happy to give the bike the attention it needed. His parents were less than thrilled with their son’s new hobby. “My parents were totally against the whole idea,” Davidson says. They can’t really complain about their son’s hobby anymore, especially since it has turned into his job. Davidson, 30, is the owner of The Daily Rider, a motorcycle and scooter repair shop and retail store on Sears Lane in Burlington’s South End that opened earlier this year. After half a lifetime spent buying clunker motorcycles and scooters and fixing them up for fun, Davidson is now doing it for profit. Motorcycle and scooter rehabilitation may seem like a career departure for Davidson, who has a degree in social work from the University of Vermont and until recently worked at the HowardCenter. But fixing people and fixing motorcycles aren’t as different as they may seem. “Machines are like humans — they’re running great and then they’re not, and you have to figure out why,” he says. Davidson enjoyed his job as a social worker, but slowly his passion for motorcycles and scooters superceded it. And lucky for those Vermonters who collect vintage rides

Davidson’s shop is full of motorcycles and scooters in various stages of repair, from rusted BMWs to glimmering, restored Vespas. such as Triumphs and Vespas. His shop is one of the few dedicated to rehabbing those vehicles. One can see how Davidson was suited to social work. He’s mild-mannered and gentle, with sympathetic hazel eyes and rosy apple cheeks. His mouth is always curled in a partial smile, and he seems genuinely enthused about whatever he’s discussing, be it his childhood in Boston or his newest salvaged scooter. His shop, attached to the back of Noyes Tire & Auto Service, is full of motorcycles and scooters in various stages of repair, from rusted BMWs to glimmering, restored Vespas. A few shells of vintage British cars sit on lifts at the back, vestiges of Davidson’s humble beginnings in vehicle restoration. He first began overhauling classic cars such as MGs and Austin Healeys, and “this progressed from there,” he says.

He’s equally passionate about motorcycles and scooters. But there’s just something about restoring Vespas that makes Davidson smile. “The first time I fixed up an old Vespa, I loved it. I thought, Why wouldn’t other people love these scooters?” he says. “And it turns out they did.” How could they not? Vespas are unapologetically cute. They inspire and convey a sense of fun as they zip down the street. Once Davidson has pounded out the dings, given them a fresh coat of paint and put them in good working order, it’s hard not to want a whole fleet of them. Plus, they’re cheap. Each of Davidson’s fully restored 1960s two-stroke Vespas runs about $2500 and gets about 100 miles to the gallon. Vespas first hit in the market in 1946, when the Tuscan aeronautical company Piaggio got out of the military airplane business and into

mass transit. The Vespa — the word means “wasp” in Italian — was designed to allow city dwellers to get around with class. The large front fairing helped riders stay clean and dry, and the pass-through leg area meant that everyone, even women in skirts or dresses, could ride the vehicle comfortably. The scooters became wildly popular in postwar Europe thanks to their clean lines, classic aesthetic and low cost of operation. In cities such as Rome and Paris, where parking is at a premium, Vespas were a natural fit. Between 1946 and 1965, the year company founder Enrico Piaggio died, some 3.3 million Vespas were manufactured in Italy — one for every five Italians. Kevin Montanaro of the Vermont Scooter Association understands the draw of Vespas. He’s ridden his 1967 Vespa Sprint for years and has become

attached not just to the aesthetic of the scooter but to its place in history and culture. There is a “certain culture associated with riding a Vespa, and this scooter was viewed as something greater than just a mode of affordable transportation; it served as one part mobility tool and one part ‘fashion accessory,’” Montanaro writes in an email. In short, vintage Vespas just look cool. Davidson’s scooter cache has been salvaged from dumps, rescued from barns and hauled out of the backs of garages. Sometimes the bikes come by way of bartering. Davidson will do the occasional motorcycle restoration in exchange for a classic Vespa or other moto. But, he says, he does have to eat. If he can’t sell the restored vehicle for more than the repair job is worth, he’ll have to decline the offer. Unlike collectors, Davidson says, his obsession with motorcycles and scooters hasn’t made him a hoarder. He only drives one vehicle right now: a red 1962 Vespa with a 150cc engine. He’s able to let go of bikes as quickly as they come to him, he says: “Every dollar I had went to buying as many as I could, and then I found they were really easy to sell.” There’s only one motorcycle Davidson still pines for — a vintage BMW. Generally, he likes seeing the bikes leave his shop. “I have to get rid of them once they’re restored,” he says. “After that, they’re just not new anymore.” So far, the Burlington man’s business has been good and growing steadily. He hasn’t needed a big marketing budget, he says, because “the Vespas are free advertising.” Early on, Harold Kaplan of Rooftop Pottery in Burlington found Davidson’s business. He wanted to restore a 1981 Yamaha XS650 given to him by a friend; the bike had sat for years in a barn and needed serious overhauling. “It was all kind of sketched out,” Kaplan says. Davidson fixed the oil system and made the bike safe again. He even replaced the seat and lowered it a tad to accommodate Kaplan’s shorter inseam. During the restoration process, Kaplan recalls, he sometimes pestered Davidson for information on the Yamaha. He was never disappointed with the answers, and now says Davidson has “got an encyclopedic mind about it.” When Davidson finally got the bike working, the two men high-fived. Kaplan says he was ecstatic, though “We’re dudes, so we didn’t hug,” he notes. While brisk business is exciting to Davidson, his real joy in The Daily Rider is putting broken things back together. In a way, Davidson recognizes, motorcycle and scooter restoration mirror his former career in social work. “It’s gratifying to take something that’s not working and make it work,” he says. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at lauren@sevendaysvt.com.

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oe Allen drives a bobsled. For a living. All year long. Allen, of Clintonville, N.Y., knows he has an unconventional job. Five days a week in the summer, the 29-year-old takes tourists and thrill seekers on bobsled rides down Lake Placid’s 1980 Olympic track at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. In the winter, Allen pilots the sled down the new World Cup track, built in Name: Joe Allen 1999. While that may sound Occupation: Bobsled Driver exciting, after years driving Location: Lake Placid, N.Y. bobsleds full of screaming passengers down the mountain Image dozens of times a day, Allen says to him it’s just a job. Lauren Shortly after the 1980 Winter Games ended, the Olympic Regional Ober Development Authority was formed to make use of all the venues that had been purpose-built for the event. The bobsled run got a new lease on life when The Olympic ORDA began offering rides to the general public. At first, the rides followed Regional the bottom half of the original concrete track, which was also used for the 1932 Development Winter Olympics. When a new track was built 10 years ago, the winter rides Authority is online at www. were moved there to give passengers a better sense of what bobsledding is all orda.org. about. Allen is one of three professional drivers who guide these 2000-pound sleds down the track. Five brakemen get the sled going at the top of the half-mile run and stop it after it crosses the finish line. A ride on the summer track costs $65 and starts off gently enough with an easy dog-leg turn. Then the sled picks up speed and flies into the first of three monster corners that may make passengers feel like they’re about to become airborne. In less than a minute, it’s finished. Seven Days caught up with Allen between runs to ask him about his life on the skids. Seven Days: How did you get into driving the bobsled at Lake Placid? Joe Allen: I worked at Whiteface for six years, and you got laid off twice a year over there ... One of my friends at the time worked over here and told me about the brakeman’s position. I didn’t even know what it consisted of. I came out and applied, took a ride in the bobsled, and that’s how it started. I was a brakeman for a couple of years, and then I started training to drive. SD: When you started as a brakeman, what was the training process like? JA: What it is, is you take a ride in the bobsled and you get the feel of that. Then they let you sit in the sled and kind of go through the motions of what you’re going to be doing

when you’re braking ... Somebody sits in front of you who’s already a brakeman, and they tell you with hand signals when to brake and when to let go ... After a few times of that, you’re on your own. After 25 trips of doing it correctly, you’re licensed. SD: What is the brakeman’s role in the sled, besides making sure it doesn’t crash? JA: He has to help instruct the people, get them buckled in, get the pads ready ... Then from there he has to push the sled off and hop in. If we have kids who are bobbling around in front of him, he has to steady them so they don’t get hurt on the ride ... If someone’s trying to snap a picture, you have to make them put their hands down.

SD: Wait, so people actually try to take pictures when they’re in the bobsled? JA: Oh, yeah. All the time. SD: Is it hard to stop the sled? JA: Yeah, very. You have to stop a 2000-pound sled going almost 60 miles per hour with your hands. SD: So you can’t have a weakling in the back there. JA: No, usually people who are real weak don’t end up making it. SD: How did you transition to being a driver? JA: A couple of drivers were getting out and they were looking for new drivers, and I was next on the list. SD: What does the training for the driver position entail? JA: I started in the winter, so it’s different. There are no training ropes like there are in the summer. Basically, they just push you off and say good luck. After you’ve been a brakeman for a while, you know where you’re supposed to be and where you’re not. SD: Was it nerve-wracking to drive that first time? JA: Yes, very. I almost threw up, actually. I was pretty nervous. SD: Obviously, you had ridden this track hundreds of times, so you knew the course. JA: It’s not about knowing the course. This is a whole different thing. The responsibility is totally on you. If I put the sled over, I’ve still got my friends and crew in there, and I don’t want to hurt them. SD: What’s more challenging, driving the bobsled in the summer or the winter? JA: As a driver, the winter, just because you’re on ice. In the summertime I have total control. I can put the sled anywhere any time

I want it to be there. It’s rubber wheels on concrete. SD: What are some of the crazier experiences you’ve had as a bobsled driver? JA: I’ve had people cover my face; I’ve had people grab my arms. Sometimes I’ve had rides where the G-forces suck people down into the sled and they head-butt my spine. I’ve had all kinds of experiences, some probably not fit to talk about. SD: What, like people throwing up in the sled? JA: Oh, yeah. We’ve had people throw up, we’ve had people wet themselves, we’ve had people crap their pants. You just try to play it off like you didn’t see what happened so you don’t embarrass them more than they probably already are. SD: What are the top speeds of the bobsleds you drive? JA: Well, we’re on two different tracks for winter and summer. On the winter track you actually go about 51 miles per hour. The summer one you actually go 55 to 57 miles per hour. But on the winter track, everything is completely covered and everything is really tight surrounding you, so it feels like things are whipping by you really, really quick ... and there are more corners on the winter track. It seems faster, seems more of an extreme ride, but really you’re going a few miles per hour slower. SD: Have you ever crashed the bobsled? JA: Not with the public in. I did crash once when I was learning how to drive. I took, like, 35 trips, and the very next trip I went too low and went up on the outlet and flipped it. None of us got hurt, but it was pretty wild. m Got a comment on this story or a suggestion for another one? Contact Lauren Ober at lauren@sevendaysvt.com.

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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRAHH1/2 You know the world has changed when a Hasbro production is considered a motion picture with a pedigree, but so it is, thanks to the toy maker’s collaboration with Paramount on the megasuccessful Transformers franchise. This time around, the companies partner on an action-adventure about an elite soldier and his outfit, who battle a shadowy organization bent on plunging the world into chaos. Channing Tatum, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Brendan Fraser, Dennis Quaid and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star. Stephen (The Mummy) Sommers directs. (118 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) THE HANGOVERHHH1/2 From Old School director Todd Phillips comes this comedy in which a group of friends takes a trip to Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party and winds up losing the groom. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha. (96 min, R. Majestic, Palace, Sunset) HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCEHHH1/2 The young wizards of Hogwarts are back in the adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s sixth book, wherein Harry prepares to face the looming Voldemort threat and his teenage hormones. David Yates directs. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis and a host of other Brit thespians. (153 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Sunset, Welden) THE HURT LOCKERHHHH Kathryn (Strange Days) Bigelow directs this highly acclaimed account of life inside an American bomb squad in Iraq that specializes in disarming IEDs. Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Bryan Geraghty star. (105 min, R. Roxy) ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURSHH1/2 Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah head the voice cast in this second sequel to the 2002 computer-animated hit. In this installment, Manny and Ellie make plans for the birth of their first baby. Simon Pegg costars. Carlos Saldanha once again directs. (112 min, PG. Majestic, Palace; ends 8/13) JULIE & JULIAHHH Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are paired in writer-director Nora Ephron’s fact-based comedy about foodie doyenne Julia Child and the New York office temp who decides to prepare all her classic recipes and blog the results. With Chris Messina and Stanley Tucci. (123 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe) MOONHHH1/2 Sam Rockwell plays a lonely astronaut stuck on the moon for a mining job in this low-key, mind-bending sci-fi drama set in the near future. Kevin Spacey voices his computer. Duncan Jones directs. (97 min, R. Roxy) ORPHANHH Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard are paired in this suspense-fest, in which a couple adopts a young girl who turns out to be less angelic than she seems. Costarring Isabelle Fuhrman. Directed by Jaume (House of Wax) Collet-Sera. (105 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset; ends 8/13)

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THE PROPOSALHH1/2 Zany romcom antics galore are guaranteed in the latest from Sandra Bullock. She stars as a high-powered book editor who responds to the prospect of deportation home to Canada by claiming she’s engaged to her put-upon assistant. Ryan Reynolds costars. Anne (27 Dresses) Fletcher directs. (107 min, PG-13. Majestic, Palace, Sunset; ends 8/13) TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLENHH Clearly America hasn’t had enough of Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox cavorting with huge, wise-cracking computer graphics. Michael Bay once again helms this sequel, in which the defeated Decepticons return to Earth for, you know, revenge, and lots of noisy machines transform into other noisy machines. With Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro and Rainn Wilson. (147 min, PG-13. Majestic, Sunset) THE UGLY TRUTHH1/2 Robert (Legally Blonde) Luketic directs this romantic comedy about a morning TV show producer and the new cohost for whom she’s absolutely certain she could never develop feelings. Starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. (101 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Sunset) UPHHHH1/2 The latest from Disney-Pixar offers the story of a 78-year-old balloon salesman who fulfills his longing for adventure by tying thousands of the things to his house and floating all the way to South America. Featuring the voices of Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai and John Ratzenberger. Directed by Pete (Monsters, Inc.) Docter. (96 min, PG. Palace; ends 8/13)

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wednesday 12 — thursday 13 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1:30, 6:50, 9. The Ugly Truth 1:20, 7, 9. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 8. G-Force 1:10, 6:40, 8:30. Aliens in the Attic 1, 6:30. friday 14 — thursday 20 *District 9 1:30, 3:50 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 9. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1:20, 3:40 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9. The Ugly Truth 7:10, 9. G-Force 1:10, 3:30 (Sat & Sun). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 7. Aliens in the Attic 1, 3:20 (Sat & Sun). Times subject to change. See www.bijou4. com.

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93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343. wednesday 12 — thursday 13 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1:30, 6:30, 9. Julie & Julia 1:30, 6:30, 9. Funny People 1:15, 6:15, 9. Aliens in the Attic 1:30, 6:30, 9. The Ugly Truth 1:30, 6:30, 9. friday 14 — thursday 20 *The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:30, 6:30, 9. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1:30, 6:30, 9. Julie & Julia 1:30, 6:30, 9. G-Force 1:30. Funny People 6:15, 9. Aliens in the Attic 1:30. The Ugly Truth 6:30, 9. See www.fgbtheaters.com.

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Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rte. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 12 — thursday 13 Aliens in the Attic 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15. A Perfect Getaway 12:05, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. Funny People 12:30, 3:40, 6:45, 9:45. G-Force (in 3-D) 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:15. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1, 4, 7, 9:40. Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince 12:15, 3:40, 7, 10:10. Julie & Julia 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. Orphan 9:40. The Ugly Truth 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:25, 9:30. friday 14 — thursday 20 *District 9 1:15, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45. *The Time Traveler’s Wife 1:30, 4:15, 6:50, 9:20. A Perfect Getaway 1, 9:45. Funny People 3:30, 6:50. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 1, 4, 7, 9:40. G-Force (in 3-D) 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:15. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 1:15, 4:40, 8. Julie & Julia 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30. The Ugly Truth 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7:25, 9:30. Times subject to change. See www. essexcinemas.com.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2:50. Orphan 8:55. The Proposal 6:30. The Hangover 8:10. friday 14 — thursday 20 *District 9 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45. *The Time Traveler’s Wife 1, 4, 7, 9:35. *Bandslam 12:40, 3:20, 6:25, 8:50. *The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 12:20, 4:40, 7:20, 9:40. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 12:50, 3:40, 6:50, 9:30. Julie & Julia 12:30, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30. The Ugly Truth 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:40. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 12, 3:10, 6:20, 9:25. G-Force (in 3-D) 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:30, 8:40. A Perfect Getaway 1:10, 3:50. Aliens in the Attic 2:30. Funny People 6:15. The Hangover 9:20. Times subject to change. See www. majestic10.com.

MARQUIS THEATER

Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841. wednesday 12 — thursday 13 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 7:15. Funny People 7. Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince 7. friday 14 — thursday 20 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 2:45 (all week), 6:15 & 9 (Fri & Sat), 7:15 (SunThu). Funny People 8. G-Force 3:30, 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 3, 7.

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friday 14 — thursday 20 ***RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 From Outer Space 8 (Thu). *Ponyo 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20. *The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard 2:35, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25. *The Time Traveler’s Wife 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:10. *Bandslam 1:15, 3:50, 6:35, 9:05. *District 9 1:10, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35. (500) Days of Summer 12:15, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20. Funny People 9:30 (except Thu). G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 12:50, 3:35, 6:45, 9:40. Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince 12, 3:15, 6:25 (except Thu). Julie & Julia 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. Aliens in the Attic 12:30. Times subject to change. ***For special event descriptions, see Calendar in Section B or www.palace9.com.

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Somali tastes The community Halal Store provides more than meat PHOTO: andy duback

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he door of the Community Halal Store in Burlington bears a chart of the cuts of meat into which a goat carcass can be divided. Presumably it’s an animal that has been slaughtered by a deep incision to the throat by a mentally competent adult Muslim, according to the rules of Halal laid down in the Koran. The Community Halal Store is one of almost a half-dozen purveyors of Halal foods in greater Burlington. At the Brixton Halal Market just up the street, I procured some gorgeously lean slices of camel.

Everybody comes here. This is a multinational store. ABdi ShARif

Although they’re admissible for Muslim consumption, Islamic law places camels on the same footing as locusts, undeserving of a Halal dispatch — no prayers necessary. I am here at the Community Halal Store to meet Abdi Sharif, the 23-year-old co-owner. When I inquire at the counter, one of the young men there, who appears to be no more than 15, looks up from some paperwork. “I’m Abdi,” he says. Dressed in a button-down camouflage shirt and jeans, the baby-faced businessman looks at first like any young American, but he is just a little too neat, a little too formal, a little too … foreign. His

handwriting is perfect and his vocabulary solid, but his accent makes his words run together melodiously as if he were singing. Sharif, his mother and “about six” brothers arrived in Syracuse as refugees in 2006. Sharif left his native Somalia at age 5 and says he barely remembers it. The family fled first to Kenya, then sought “a better life” in the U.S. “They’re not in Freedomland,” Sharif says of Kenyans. “It’s a hot situation there.” With the help of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP), where

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Sharif is now an intern, the family arrived in Burlington in 2007. Though Syracuse was a step up from Kenya, Sharif says he prefers living here, calling the New York city “overcrowded.” He treasures Burlington for its “good neighbors and good health,” and he already knows all about the national honors it’s won, saying, “Burlington is the best city for two years on the side of healthy.” Sharif offers to give me a tour of his tiny store, which he and his 19-year-old brother Hassan bought from “someone called

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Filet Banadir Ever heard of upscale Somali cuisine? Neither have I, but my visit to the Community Halal Store inspired me. I used a powdered coffee studded with a potent mix of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon — sold under the brand name Banadir One Grocery after the Somali city — to create a super-simple and rich sauce that’s great with any red meat. Even camel. Oven-safe pan 2 filet mignon medallions 2 tablespoons Banadir One 1 teaspoon chile powder 1 cup beef stock 1 tablespoon raw honey Heat oven to 350ºF. Sear steaks in a lightly oiled pan over high heat until a deep-brown crust forms on both sides. Remove steaks from pan. Lightly toast coffee and chile powder until fragrant. Stir in stock, scraping up spices. Whisk in honey and replace steaks. Put pan in oven to finish steaks, about 15 minutes for medium rare. I served it over couscous and lemonmint-kissed zucchini, but any sides that don’t compete with the powerful sauce will be just as delicious.

chair among piles of African bed linens and fabrics, her head covered in a bright shawl. Sharif leads me to a pair of large chest freezers. Inside are dozens of white plastic supermarket bags. He opens one to show me the contents: Deep red cubes of bone-in goat meat for stews. When I ask how Sharif recommends preparing the meat, he thinks for a beat, then responds, “I think you boil it.”

filled with okra, French fries and corn. Sharif describes the preparation of a favorite dish called umngqusho, which requires hominy, beans, salt and a boiling pot of water. Apparently bachelor cooking follows an international template. I ask if people in Somalia eat injera, the spongy, sour flatbread that serves as both plate and utensils in Ethiopian

People come from Winooski and buy a lot of stuff, and so I give them a ride. Abdi Sharif

Sharif and Hassan cut the meat from whole animals — slaughtered in Australia and shipped via Minneapolis — in a small room just behind the main floor. Sharif shows me the band saws on which they craft slices and chunks to the specifications of customers who wait in a row of folding chairs at the front of the store. Hassan is cleaning the equipment. He glares at me and says, “I’m not good friends with the media.” Back at the freezers, Sharif gingerly produces a Ziploc bag filled with two beautiful skin-on fish filets. He says that fish is “not a big deal in Somalia” and that, moreover, “Talking about myself, I don’t eat it. It’s kind of stinky.” Turns out there’s a good reason for Sharif ’s general ignorance of meat preparation: “I just eat vegetables,” he reveals. He seems happy to steer me to the next freezer, containing a collection of Goya bags

cuisine. Sharif excitedly points me to a row of flours, which he recommends for just that. He says he prefers chapati, the pan-fried whole-wheat bread that many Americans know as an Indian dish. When I share this with Sharif, he smiles. “We have similar cultures,” he says of the subcontinent. “I like their movies and music.” He reveals that they also share the tradition of applying complex henna designs to women’s hands for celebrations, pointing to a row of boxes filled with the paste. Sharif prides himself on carrying products important to cultures besides his own. “Everybody comes here,” he says. “This is a multinational store.” He points to a pile of 25-pound bags labeled “Super lucky Elephant Jasmine white naturally scented rice” — a favorite of Bhutanese clients, he explains. Facility with Somali, Swahili and English ensures

that Sharif can communicate with most customers, though not all. “People come from Iraq,” he says. “I have to call an interpreter and say, ‘What is he asking for?’” Sharif says a fair number of native-born Americans also make their way to the store. He shows me a shelf filled with a product called BCool, an African Kool-Aid counterpart that comes in flavors from passion fruit to watermelon. Sharif says his mostly collegeaged American clientele is particularly fond of the guava and mango varieties. As the store’s primary buyer, Sharif has to know his markets. When it comes to the realm of “ladies’ things,” his mother has educated him, and it shows. He knowledgeably sums up his beauty stock, from skin-lightening creams to coconut-oil conditioner. The kicky asymmetrical denim skirt

that hangs above the counter in a row of youthful women’s fashions was his choice, too. A woman of about 40 enters the store and speaks excitedly to Multuba. She sits for a few moments, then leaves with Ahmed in tow. “She asked for a ride,” Sharif explains. He says that this is a common occurrence: “Friends stop by sometimes. People come from Winooski and buy a lot of stuff, and so I give them a ride.” Sharif says he welcomes these interruptions, as his business doesn’t give him much time for a social life beyond the store. “I’m too busy,” he says with a sigh. “I open; then I go and intern at the VRRP, then back here. By the time I close, I’m so tired.” One bright spot: “Sometimes friends of mine, boys my age, sit around and talk about soccer. Like, ‘Hey, did you see how I did this and when I did that?’ They come

when it’s slow and they’re out of a game.” Always a leader, Sharif helps organize weekend soccer games on the Winooski High School field. His all-Somali team’s recent opponents have included Vietnamese, Nepalese and Congolese teams. Games happen on the fly: “I’m the information person,” Sharif explains. “Everybody has a cellphone. You call around and make sure everybody comes on time.” Next up: the formidable Bosnian squad. Until then, Sharif considers himself lucky to help connect all the cultures that populate North Street. He sells phone cards by the case to families that have left members behind. His work with the VRRP has imbued him with a desire to help make life easier for “every community,” he says. “I open my store for everyone to come in.” m

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n 2003, a woman named Julie Powell, formerly a disgruntled secretary, pulled off one of the biggest coups in food-writing history. The preceding August, Powell had resolved to cook her way through Julia Child, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One — which includes 524 recipes, many complex — in a single year and blog about her

unique: She gave blog hounds an honest, TMI-laced portrait of how hard it is to work full time, commute, maintain a relationship and cook a multicourse meal. This was no even-tempered “superwoman” like the kitchen goddesses on the Food Network. Powell’s readers rooted for her to succeed with each successive experiment, but her tearful failures may have helped them, secretly, to feel better about their own messy efforts in the kitchen. Powell wasn’t good at facing

progress. This was a woman who had never eaten a poached egg, let alone cooked one. As Powell neared the end of her exhausting project, New York Times food scribe Amanda Hesser featured her in a lengthy story, which resulted in a book deal. That book spawned the film Julie & Julia, directed by Nora Ephron, which hit theaters last Friday and combines Powell’s story with scenes of Child’s life taken from her memoirs. Cute, pert Oscar nominee Amy Adams plays Powell, while a literally pitch-perfect Meryl Streep embodies America’s favorite butter-loving culinary giantess. In real life, Powell has many detractors in and outside the foodie world. Unlike the milder version seen here on film, she swears like a sailor, bashes the localvore movement and isn’t shy about relating unsavory episodes in her past. After the events chronicled in the film, Powell cheated on her husband and documented the infidelity in her forthcoming book, Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat and Obsession. But, for all the criticism she may have courted and deserved, Powell achieved something

disaster with aplomb, but Child’s unflappability was part of her appeal. In one famous scene from her cooking show, recreated in the film, a gob of potato pancake ended up spattered on the stove top during a mistimed flip. After mashing the remains of the concoction back together, Streep trills in Child’s voice: “If you’re alone in the kitchen, who is going to see?” The movie is a triumph for Streep, who has mastered the art of portraying the woman who taught Americans to cook Veal Prince Orloff and fish mousse. Although the actress claims in interviews that she can’t cook, she looks right at home chopping mountains of onions and making a French omelette. The story of how a big-boned diplomat’s wife helped write a magnum opus on French cuisine geared at “servantless American cooks” and became a TV star is worth a retelling, and the movie provides a handful of highlights spread over more than eight years. We watch Child struggle with the snarky director of Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, and the lengthy rewrites required to make Mastering palatable to

publishers; then we share her joy when — spoiler alert — Knopf buys the book, thanks to a forward-thinking staffer (and now sometime Vermonter) named Judith Jones. Child is an antidote to the modern breed of cleavagebaring, convenience-foodembracing culinary TV star. She is loud, gauche and refreshingly honest. In one scene, documented in Paul Child’s letters and mentioned in Powell’s book, Child pulls cannelloni pasta out

and spills its stuffing. Later, her husband walks out after she goes through a difficult episode with boeuf bourguignon (for the viewer, listening to her pronunciation is actually more painful than watching her flail). The two Js certainly have their differences — in real life, according to Judith Jones, Child thought of Powell’s blog as a stunt — but director Ephron makes a point of highlighting their similarities. Both have to move for their husbands’ jobs;

“Six Feet Under,” plays her longsuffering spouse, Eric Powell. The script makes clear over and over that we’re supposed to view him as an ultra-nice guy: the kind who sweeps in to save the day with a brown-bag-encased pig trotter in hand (who needs flowers?). When lobsters are meeting their simmering demise and Julie is cringing in front of the TV, Eric stands watchfully at the pot. “You’re a saint,” Julie actually intones on several occasions.

The movie is a triumph for Streep, who has mastered the art of portraying the woman who taught Americans to cook Veal Prince Orloff and fish mousse. of boiling water with her bare hands, shouting, “These damn things are as hot as a stiff cock.” (If you want to Google that phrase for proof, be sure to use quotation marks. Seriously.) Julie & Julia is considerably less interesting in the modern sections telling Powell’s story, which suffer from expository dialogue so obvious it’s embarrassing. Adams’ Powell comes off as a sweet, meek and insecure young woman given to nonetoo-attractive “meltdowns.” Having bitten off more than she can chew with her blogging venture, she sobs on the kitchen floor after a chicken she’s trussing squirts out of her hands

both are childless; both search for meaning and find it in food. But the portrayal of the Childs’ marriage is far more nuanced and appealing than that of the Powells’. The ungainly 6-foot-2-inch Californian Julia was a nearly 40-year-old virgin when she met Paul (played by Stanley Tucci of Big Night), but it was a perfect match, and Ephron aptly intermingles Child’s lust for food and for her supportive husband. She shows the affectionate couple parlaying sensual meals into “afternoon delight.” On the Julie side, dark-eyed actor Chris Messina, who appeared in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and a few episodes of

But viewers may find that Eric comes off more like a smug, self-absorbed prig. When Julie frets about reporting culinary failures to her increasingly numerous blog readers, he mocks her pretensions as if she were doing nothing more significant than scribbling in a diary. The subtext seems to be that Eric was happier with a dejected wife floundering in search of meaning than one ensconced so deeply in a short-term self-improvement project that she can’t find time to pay attention to his, um, knockwurst. Over and over, through dialogue and visual cues such as Julie snoozing on the couch while Eric lies in bed, the

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would use in real life. Each woman’s kitchen fits her era and looks perfectly “cooked in”: There are always dishes in the sink, useful items strewn on the counter and ingredients close at hand. I noticed only one culinary anachronism in the film, but it’s one that may tickle Vermonters. When Julie shops for cheese at Dean & Deluca, a wheel of Constant Bliss, made by Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, is front and center. The scene takes

fourth day of blogging, back in August 2002, Powell dissed “localvore” types, saying: “People speak of gleaning the green markets for the freshest this, the thinnest that … as if what they’re doing is a selfless act of consummate care and good taste, rather than the privileged activity of someone who doesn’t have to work for a living … Julia Child isn’t about that.” It’s a characteristically brash statement: Powell seems to have forgotten that Julia Child

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mouth agape, while deep in conversation. Did Ephron ask him to eat this way? If so, why? If not, why didn’t she stop him? OK, so maybe food writers are especially sensitive to these matters of table etiquette. But the excellent food styling of Ephron’s crew helps make up for Eric’s incivilities. The film serves up a visual banquet that makes multiplex popcorn seem even less adequate than usual: Desserts are glazed to a glistening sheen, birds emerge from the oven an appealing shade of mahogany, and a platter of sizzling sole meunière is boned tableside by an accomplished server. Ephron uses visuals and even props to connect the two stories, separated by nearly 60 years. A scene will fade out on Julia and Paul going to sleep and fade in on Julie waking up, ready for another round of recipes. Both Js do much of their cooking in gorgeous, “flame”-colored Le Creuset Dutch ovens. Sure, it’s product placement, but it’s also the exact cookware someone making potages and stews

place in 2002; the cheese, as Jasper Hill co-owner and cheesemaker Mateo Kehler told me in a recent phone conversation, dates from 2003. Hey, they were close. And Kehler was pleased to hear his award-winning cheese has popped up in a feature film: “I guess our product-placement strategy is working,” he jested. It’s hard to say why Ephron chose to portray Powell, who comes off as pushy and coarse in her own writing, as such a delicate flower. In the film’s two hours and 15 minutes, Adams doesn’t drop a single F-bomb. By page 8 of Powell’s book, she has described a gynecological exam, selling her ova for money (twice), and seeing a mentally ill woman bashing her head on a subway platform and shouting “fuck.” Now, the real Powell appears to be following in the footsteps of notable foodies such as M.F.K. Fisher, Gael Greene and Ruth Reichl, all of whom benefited financially from writing about their extramarital affairs. The film leaves out some of Powell’s opinions, too. On her

didn’t have to work for a living and did shop for seasonal produce (in 1950s France, there was hardly any other kind). Moreover, Child wasn’t exactly “about” easy cooking for the overworked. It’s hard to imagine a modern professional mom tackling her recipe for Timbales de Foies de Volaille — chicken liver custards that call for port, béarnaise sauce and optional canned truffle. Warts and all, Powell is an interesting figure — if not as inspirational as Child. In the film, she’s more of a standard ditzy romantic-comedy heroine. Still, one non-Julia Child scene did make me mist up: The one where Julie arrives home, after being written up in the Times, to find her answering machine full of messages offering her agent representation or book deals. It’s hard to hate a Cinderella story, and Powell has probably inspired more than a few home cooks to start taking risks. And when they do, they’re following in some (literally) big footsteps. 

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Sam Kininger Band. The Berklee-trained sax monster brings the same level of intensity to his solo project as he does his myriad other endeavors. But he uses the platform to traverse a variety of sonic terrain that will likely surprise even longtime fans. This Saturday, he brings the funk — and the jazz, and the soul, and the rock — to Nectar’s.

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TABu CAFé ANd NIghTCLuB: karaoke Night with sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

:: burlington area

1/2 LOuNgE: sirenix: Queen City songwriter series (singersongwriters), 7:30 p.m., Free. Whiplash (house), 10 p.m., Free. 242 MAIN: great Friends of Mine, Irepress, gifts of Enola, ghosting (hardcore), 7 p.m., $7. AA. ALExANdER’s PuB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: Eagle Country Music Night, 7 p.m., Free. BREAkWATER CAFé: Audio Journal (country), 5:30 p.m., Free. hIghER gROuNd shOWCAsE LOuNgE: Northern Exposure with Over Orange heights, Tricky Monks & the ding, hammajang, Rush Angel (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. AA. LEuNIg’s BIsTRO & CAFé: Paul Asbell & Clyde stats (jazz), 7 p.m., Free. LIFT: Comme Ci with dJ Capsule & dJ delorean (dance), 9 p.m., Free. MANhATTAN PIzzA & PuB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. ThE MONkEy hOusE: Pacific slope, Infinite honey, dangerbird (indie), 9 p.m., $5. NECTAR’s: True school Wednesday with Nastee & A-dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. PARIMA MAIN sTAgE: Funkwagon & dJ JP Wilde (funk), 9:30 p.m., Free. RAdIO BEAN: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. REd sQuARE: The stereofidelics (rock), 8 p.m., Free. dJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. ThE skINNy PANCAkE: sage Mayhew & Friends (roots), 7 p.m., $5 donation.

1/2 LOuNgE: Jah Red (Latin soul), 7 p.m., Free. Flash with dJ Mike Fitz (house), 10 p.m., Free. ALExANdER’s PuB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: WCLx Blues Night with the Nobby Reed Project, 7 p.m., Free. BREAkWATER CAFé: A-dog & Nastee (hip-hop), 5:30 p.m., Free. FRANNy O’s: Balance dJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOM: dJ Big kat (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. hALVORsON’s uPsTREET CAFé: Friends of Joe with Joe Moore & Bill darrow (blues), 7 p.m., Free. JP’s PuB: stimulous Package, Lowest of Tides (rock), 9 p.m., Free. stimulous Package, Lowest of Tides (rock), 9 p.m., Free. LIFT: Not so … with dJ Craig Mitchell (house), 10 p.m., Free. ThE MONkEy hOusE: snake in the garden, Nose Bleed Island, The Mohanty Mallon-duet, growth spurt (experimental), 9 p.m., $5. NECTAR’s: greyspoke Cd Release (jam), 9 p.m., Free. NIghTCRAWLERs: karaoke with steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free. NORTh ENd sTudIO: Mazes, Lichens, Eli keszler & Ashley Paul, Mirror Phases (experimental), 8 p.m., $7. AA. RAdIO BEAN: Jazz sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free. shane hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Anthony santor group (jazz), 11 p.m., $3. RAsPuTIN’s: dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. REd sQuARE: A-dog Presents (hiphop), 10 p.m., Free. ThE skINNy PANCAkE: Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

:: central ChARLIE O’s: Meghan Callahan (folk), 8 p.m., Free. LANgdON sTREET CAFé: The Eubonics (hip-hop), 7 p.m., Donations. In heaven & you (shoegaze), 8 p.m., Donations. speedbumps (chamber rock), 9 p.m., Donations.

:: central LANgdON sTREET CAFé: serena Jost (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m., Donations. Amanda Thorpe (singersongwriter), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley

51 MAIN: Maier daly (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free. CITy LIMITs: karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. TWO BROThERs TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

TWO BROThERs TAVERN: Latin Quarter dance Party with dJ hector (salsa), 10 p.m., Free.

:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Alan greenleaf & The doctor (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

:: regional MONOPOLE: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free.

:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Fred Brauer (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

:: regional MONOPOLE: Peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. MONOPOLE dOWNsTAIRs: gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

FRI.14

:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: Cool Breesers with Tricky Pat & Luis Calderin (eclectic), 5 p.m., Free. Bonjour-hi! (mashup), 10 p.m., Free. 242 MAIN: Busted Brix, Aloud, skasome society, dented Personality, skamakazi (ska), 7 p.m., $7. AA. ALExANdER’s PuB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: Randy smith with 8084 & Crashgirl (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BACksTAgE PuB: karaoke with steve, 9 p.m., Free. BREAkWATER CAFé: Live Music, 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: No diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., Free. FRANNy O’s: The hitmen (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOM: dJ Francise (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. JP’s PuB: dave harrison’s starstruck karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LIFT: dJ JayCeeOh, dJ A-dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5. MARRIOTT hARBOR LOuNgE: Queen City Quintet (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free. ThE MONkEy hOusE: Maneuvers, Feels Like July, The ghost sonata (rock), 9 p.m., $5/10. 18+. NECTAR’s: seth yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Workingman’s Army (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. NIghTCRAWLERs: The Boomflowers (rock), 9 p.m., Free. RAdIO BEAN: The honeycutters (Americana), 7 p.m., Free. Jennie Amau (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Cain & Annabelle (folk), 9 p.m., Free. stacked (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Mint kitchen (experimental), 11:45 p.m., Donations. RAsPuTIN’s: Top hat danceteria (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. REd sQuARE: Jason Burwick (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. grippo Funk Band, 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá IRIsh PuB: supersounds dJ, 10 p.m., Free. ThE skINNy PANCAkE: Megan Callahan (folk-rock), 9:30 p.m., $5 donation. VERMONT PuB & BREWERy: North south All stars with gordon stone, sean harkness, Lucas Adler & Chip Wilson (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free.

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Problemaddicts. As one might infer from their cheeky moniker, the group trades in cagey, head-spinning lyrical flow, founded on equally smart and inventive backing beats. Fresh from an appearance at this year’s Northeast Kingdom Music Festival, they are rising quickly through the regional hip-hop ranks. Catch them this Saturday at Montpelier’s Langdon Street Café.

:: central BLACk dOOR BAR & BIsTRO: Fractle groove (groove), 9:30 p.m., $5. ChARLIE O’s: Abby Jenne & The Enablers (rock), 10 p.m., Free. gusTO’s: Last kid Picked (rock), 9 p.m., Free. LANgdON sTREET CAFé: happy hour with Abby Jenne (rock), 6 p.m., Donations. Old-Timey get down (hootenanny), 9 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley 51 MAIN: Phillippe Bronstein (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. CITy LIMITs: Top hat Entertainment dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

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:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Willie Edwards Band (folk), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Jd’s PuB: Live Music, 9:30 p.m., $3. MATTERhORN: Pulse Prophets (reggae), 9 p.m., $5. ThE TAMARACk gRILL AT BuRkE MOuNTAIN: The grift (jam-pop), 8:30 p.m., $5.

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sound bites

BY DAN BOLLES

QuiEt BEfOrE thE StOrm

Do you hear that? Shhh. Just shut up for a second and take it in … yeah, that’s it. Nothing. Sounds great, doesn’t it? After months and months of prattling on about this huge singer or that wild festival, we have officially reached the dog days of summer, and an entire week virtually devoid of headline-grabbing music. Exhale. The middle weeks of August are traditionally a little slow on the music front. Most of the bigger festivals have come and gone — but not all! The college students won’t be back for another couple of weeks, so many club calendars are on the lean side. And the Champlain Valley Fair has yet to thrill us with its annual lineup of guilty pleasures. Mid-August is sort of the summer equivalent to our annual winter doldrums in January and February, during which absolutely nothing happens and I have to figure out how turn open-mic night at Radio Bean into a 1200-word column. Good times. This year the phenomenon is compounded by this Sunday’s tourclosing Phish show at SPAC. Seriously, Burlington is about to become a freakin’ ghost town. We should probably just put up a huge sign over exit 14 that reads “Gone Phishin’.” Of course, those not heading to Saratoga Springs won’t lack for things to do closer to home this week. You’ll just have to look a little harder to find them. Or, you know, keep reading. It’s actually pretty cool to get a respite from the big to-dos that have defined the summer thus far. We can reacquaint ourselves with local haunts that we might have overlooked in recent months, due to the weekly onslaught of big-ticket bands swinging through the state. And enjoy it while it lasts, because the remainder of this summer is going to be epic. Trust me.

SkA: WhErE thE PuN NEvEr ENDS One of those local institutions we’ve overlooked this summer is undoubtedly 242 Main. In part, that’s because I’ve had to devote so much ink to the myriad other offerings about town. But it’s also because, well, 242 is always overlooked. An all-ages bastion of the local hardcore and punk scenes, the dark basement club is not typically the first place your average music fan turns to for a night on the town. One, the space itself is pretty bare bones, especially compared to the more plush environs of the bars and nightclubs down the street — but, quite frankly, that is part of its charm. And, let’s be honest, the alcohol-free environment is a turnoff for some. But the fact remains that the club is a cornerstone of the Burlington music scene and has been for, um, pretty much forever, I think. The bruising hardcore strains that typically BuStED Brix shake the building’s walls appeal to a very

Got music news? Email Dan Bolles: dan@sevendaysvt.com 7D.blogs.com/solidstate for more music news & views. great ska puns: the Skatalites — from whom the whole pun thing is derived, theoretically in tribute — and mephiskapheles. That’s it. Two bands. In, like, 60 years. Let it go, people.

specific audience, but we’re starting to see a wider spectrum of music cropping up on the joint’s calendar. Case in point: this Friday’s show, which features a trio of high school ska bands. No kidding. Ska. It’s back. Kind of. Um … pick it up! Headlining the show is Vergennes-based ska septet Busted Brix, who recently released their debut EP, Get a Grip. (Note to Busted Brix: You can send that EP my way any time now. Based on what’s up on your MySpace page, I’m pretty sure I’ll dig it. Just sayin’.) On the undercard is Boston-based rock outfit Aloud, whose last album I totally panned in these pages. So, um … yeah. This is awkward. Moving on, Westfield, Mass., Ska-some Society are also slated to appear — guess what kind of music they play? These guys kind of remind me of a young Suicide machines, or perhaps pre-“Jolene” Spring heeled Jack (remember them?). And, yeah, I realize I am totally dating myself right now. Rounding out the bill is an alternativeDJ JAYCEEOh rock outfit out of Essex Junction called Dented Personality and Rutland’s Skamakazi — guess what kind of musi … oh, never mind. While we’re on the subject, it does seem that ska is experiencing something of a renaissance, at least ’round these parts (thank you, husbands AkA). You could call it the fourth wave, I suppose — and I have. Though at the moment, it’s really more of a ripple. But before this whole thing takes off again, which it probably will, I’d like to make one modest plea to the checkered masses. Enough with the ska puns. Please. (Yes, I’m fully aware of the irony in this suggestion, coming from a guy who once fronted a band called the Skamaphrodites and played drums in another called Ska-ka-DoodleDoo. Deal with it.) In the history of the genre, there have been but two truly

BitE tOrrENt When he opened his new B-town hotspot Lift, Craig mitchell promised that, in addition to local DJs, we would see a regular infusion of marquee deejaying talent. Obviously, by tabbing the roots’ ?uestlove to spin over the opening weekend, he set that bar pretty high. This Friday, he might actually be raising it when award-winning turntablist DJ JayCeeOh swings by the club. Dude has worked with just about every big hip-hop name you can think of and is among the finest battle DJs in the world. Our own Sultan of Spin, DJ A-Dog, opens the show. Congrats to the 1/2 Lounge’s long-running drum-and-bass series Whiplash, which turns five years old this week. Wednesday, August 12, the whole Basscamp Crew celebrate with a special installment of the weekly session, featuring renowned Renegade Hardware artist raiden. Experimentalthingamagignoisecollagedronewhatever fans, take note: The esteemed Mr. Greg Davis presents still more mind-bending fare this Thursday at Burlington’s North End Studio. This time around he welcomes light-noise duo mazes, improvisational mistake-ist and Kranky Records label mate Lichens, Rel Records artists Eli keszler and Ashley Paul, and mirror Phases, a “media artist couple” who use an amalgam of symbiotic circuit-board wizardry to explore the circular nature of human relations. So they’re kind of like the experimental-music equivalent of a Woody Allen film. Or maybe not. This just in: Providence indie-folk duo Brown Bird have been added to the Monkey House calendar for this Saturday. I love this band. Like, a lot. There is a bit of a reunion at Vermont Pub & Brewery this Friday as B-town ex-pat Chip Wilson returns home from New Orleans for a show with his old pals the North/South All Stars, featuring Sean harkness (Windham Hill Records), Lucas Adler (kilimanjaro) and Gordon Stone. I’ll go out on a limb and say that might be pretty good. And finally, our old friends the Grift are making an appearance at the Intervale’s ongoing Thursday night music series this week and asked me to mention it. I8/10/09 couldn’t think of a good reason not to, so, 2x6-UpYourAlley081209.pdf 12:47:39 PM there you go. Also, vocalist Peter Day made me laugh with a wellplaced Caddyshack reference in the same email. Sometimes, I’m just that easy. m

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:: regional MONOpOLE: peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. Bourbon Friday (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MONOpOLE DOwNsTAIRs: gary peacock (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free. NAkED TuRTLE: The InLaws (rock), 10 p.m., Free. OLIVE RIDLEy’s: Benjamin Bright (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

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:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: Quiet songs: The Myra Flynn Trio (neo-soul), 7 p.m., Free. 242 MAIN: Twisted Legacy, Before Nations, Entendre, Makeout party, Mr. Cinnamon & the pickled peppers (punk), 7 p.m., $7. AA. ALExANDER’s puB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: Rhythm Rockets (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BACksTAgE puB: sturcrazie (rock), 9 p.m., Free. BREAkwATER CAFé: sideshow Bob (rock), 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. FRANNy O’s: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOM: Envy with DJs Ben Barlow & pat Allard (house), 10 p.m., Free. hIghER gROuND BALLROOM: sapphire - The uppity Blues women Farewell Tour, 9 p.m., $20/23. AA. Jp’s puB: Dave harrison’s starstruck karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. LIFT: spyce saturdays with DJ Craig Mitchell (house), 9 p.m., $3. MARRIOTT hARBOR LOuNgE: Anthony santor Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. ThE MONkEy hOusE: Brown Bird, paper Castles (indie), 9 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’s: Acoustic session with Drew Jameson & Rob stahle (singersongwriters), 5 p.m., Free. Justin Levinson and his songwriters Circle (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free. sam kininger Band, Elephantbear (rock, funk), 9 p.m., $5. NIghTCRAwLERs: Tommy & The Tricksters (rock), 9 p.m., Free. RADIO BEAN: The Early (rock), 5 p.m., Free. Adam Luhta (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. June Madrona (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Neil Lawrence Band (rock), 9 p.m., Free. serena Jost & Amanda Thorpe (singer-songwriters), 10 p.m., Free. RAspuTIN’s: Massive (DJ), 10 p.m., $3. RED sQuARE: MC & LT (hip-hop), 6 p.m., Free. Calypso soldiers (calypso), 9 p.m., $3. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. Rí Rá IRIsh puB: Calypso soldiers (calypso), 10 p.m., Free. ThE skINNy pANCAkE: Lonesome Dan (blues), 9:30 p.m., $5 donation. VERMONT puB & BREwERy: sean harkness & Chip wilson (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Free.

TwO BROThERs TAVERN: Rick Redington & The Luv (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

:: central

1/2 LOuNgE: Funhouse with DJ Rob Douglas, Moonflower & Friends (eclectic DJs), 7 p.m., Free. ALExANDER's puB AT ThE LINCOLN INN: pine street Jazz with Tracie Cassarino, 6 p.m., Free. BACksTAgE puB: karaoke with pete, 9 p.m., Free. BREAkwATER CAFé: wise Rokobili (rock), 4 p.m., Free. Fattie B's summer Rewind (hip-hop), 6 p.m., Free. CLuB METRONOME: Family Night Open Jam, 10 p.m., Free (18+). FRANNy O's: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. LIFT: sunday'skool with DJ Cody Rice (dance), 9 p.m., $8. Under 19. NECTAR's: Mi yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

BLACk DOOR BAR & BIsTRO: Dixie Red Delights (Americana), 9:30 p.m., $5. ThE CENTER BAkERy & CAFé: Billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free. ChARLIE O’s: Torpedo Rodeo, The greasecutters (rock), 10 p.m., Free. gusTO’s: Blue Moon DJ (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free. LANgDON sTREET CAFé: Morning Music with Michael Arnowitt (jazz), 11 a.m., Donations. The problemaddicts (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Donations.

:: champlain valley CITy LIMITs: Dance party with DJ Earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. ON ThE RIsE BAkERy: guagua (psychotropical), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

:: northern BEE's kNEEs: Copper kettle (oldtime), 7:30 p.m., Donations. MATTERhORN: u.R.I. (reggae), 9 p.m., $5. pIECAssO: karaoke Championship with John wilson & Danger Dave, 9:30 p.m., Free. ThE TAMARACk gRILL AT BuRkE MOuNTAIN: Tom Dion (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

:: regional MONOpOLE: David Rosoff with Nick Light (rock), 10 p.m., Free. NAkED TuRTLE: goodfellas (rock), 10 p.m., Free. TABu CAFé AND NIghTCLuB: All Night Dance party with DJ Toxic (DJ), 5 p.m., Free.

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Maneuvers, InvItes the Wanderer

(Self-released, CD)

One of the distinct little pleasures of being the music critic for the state’s preeminent arts rag is that I get a front-row seat to the evolution of not only Vermont’s numerous scenes, but also individual local bands and artists. Truth be told, it’s a pretty sweet deal. The last few years have seen a seismic shift toward loud rock music, especially in Burlington, as a slew of up-and-comers (In Memory of Pluto, The Vacant Lots, et al.) have all made strong cases to be counted among the area’s best and brightest. It seems we can add another band to that ever-expanding list. With their sophomore effort, Invites the Wanderer, local threesome Maneuvers have staked their claim to Queen City stardom with a bruising, deceptively complex album that is a significant step forward from their promising but tepidly received 2008 debut EP, The Soothing Sounds of Sirens. Where Sirens offered a glimpse of a young band struggling under the weight of its own ambition, Wanderer suggests a rapidly maturing outfit that’s finally in command of its influences. To be sure, Maneuvers still trade in a sort of cacophonous flurry of sound, which owes as much to guitar-rock classics like Led Zeppelin as it does to the more retro-modern tastes of the current indie-rock set. But this time around, the trio imparts its own stamp on the proceedings, delivering smartly conceived tunes with ragged bravado. Guitarist Paul Comengo is a revelation. Heading a maelstrom of noise courtesy of bassist Jeff Foran and drummer Urian Hackney (Rough Francis), his furious, cleverly disjointed lines define the record. Of the three, his is the most complete, and perhaps most important, evolution. Foran does most of the heavy lifting, vocally speaking. And while he may not be serving up sweetly crooned lullabies anytime soon, his screeching exhortations are a dynamic complement to the sonic discord that surrounds him. He also handles the lion’s share of songwriting duties, and proves a sneakily talented wordsmith. Foran is something like a poor man’s Isaac Brock, which is hardly a bad thing. If Invites the Wanderer is an accurate barometer, then a gathering storm of gritty rock tumult in Vermont looms on the horizon. In any event, Maneuvers should be on your radar. The band celebrates its new album with a release party at the Monkey House in Winooski this Friday, August 14. Feels Like July and the Ghost Sonata open. Dan Bolles

(Self-released, CD)

At first glance, Tim Brick seems to be a man out of time. Beneath a black Stetson hat, he sports a long, equally pitch-colored mane and a fearsome, if immaculate, goatee. His look is both countrypolitan gentleman and roadhouse roughneck, as though he might bust your head open with a whiskey bottle, but then pick you up off the floor and buy you a drink. Men like Tim Brick are a dying breed; a throwback to a simpler, brutish yet strangely elegant time. It is fitting that the central Vermont-based songwriter’s debut, Borderline, presents a similarly curious dichotomy. On the surface, Brick’s tunes portray a burly rocker. But beneath that churlish exterior lies the sentimental heart of a country crooner. Brick is a veteran local performer, having lent his considerable guitar chops to numerous area rock bands over the years. Striking out on his own as a tunesmith and bandleader, he makes frequent concessions to his past, most often in the form of sturdy rock riffs and searing guitar solos. But as Waylon Jennings might note, Brick is just a good ol’ boy. And it is in his countrified moments that he hits his stride. The album gets off to a suspect start with “Goodtime Friends.” The song boasts all the necessary accoutrements of a twangy barroom scorcher. But, as is the case in moments throughout the disc, Brick’s wordplay is awkward to the point of distraction — an issue that his frequent liberties with pitch certainly don’t help. Here he sings, “The people I trust in my life, I count on one hand / But when I go out and raise some hell, Lord, that list tends to expand.” “Too Many Times” is a highlight. It’s the sort of raise-your-glass sing-along perfect for late nights in a backwater honky-tonk. “Broken Wings” is solid as Brick plays the role of trail-weary sage, singing, “Lately I’ve been feelin’ like the road beneath them wheels, run down and worn out beyond my years.” “Crazy Women” proves a cheeky number as Brick offers one-liners such as this boozy chestnut, “Crazy women are easy to get. But they’re damn sure hard to get rid of.” Sure, it’s a sentiment tailor-made for a beer coozie. But under the right circumstances — like, a bar — it’s a fun little tune. And that’s not a bad summation of Borderline in general. Brooding, meditative types won’t find much to latch onto here. But barstool philosophers will undoubtedly toast to Tim Brick’s straightforward, twang-laden rock. Brick appears with his band, the Gypsy Highway, this Friday, August 14, at Shenanigans in White River Junction. Dan Bolles

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IMage CourTeSY of CIrCuS SMIrkuS

Theater of the Bazaar Seven Days catches up with Circus Smirkus composer Tristan Moore By Dan Bolles

or most circuses — Cirque du Soleil being the obvious exception — music is something of an afterthought. Find a calliope-playing monkey and you’re in business, right? Well, not quite. Still, your average American big-top show relies on relatively predictable musical fare to augment the main event. But Vermont’s Circus Smirkus is hardly your average circus. And Tristan Moore is hardly your average composer. Moore ran away with the circus last year, realizing a dream 15 years in the making. After time spent studying circuses in Europe, where the discipline is more highly regarded as a legitimate art form, he is uniquely qualified for the job. Now in his second season with the troupe, Moore has crafted a fascinatingly diverse soundtrack to Smirkus’ 2009 spectacle, “Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale.” And with nary a calliope — or monkey — to be found. Seven Days recently caught up with Moore by phone on the road, in advance of Circus Smirkus’ final 2009 performances this week. seVen Days: I imagine composing for a circus would be a different beast from say, a theatrical production, which would follow a more linear story arc. TRISTAN MOORE: Absolutely. One of the major challenges is the variation in timing. You never know how long each act is going to last, because jugglers sometimes drop. And beats need to be done again. Yet you still want to have a musical flow that parallels each act as best as you can. So you need to build some flexibility into the musical structures. That’s a whole circus act in itself.

One way of dealing with that challenge is to create sections — we call them “safety measures” — where we just kind of continue to vamp, to improvise until [the performers] reach a certain point in the act. And that’s sort of our cue to go on to the next section. Technology has helped with some of that. Partly what we do for these shows is to supplement the live performance with sequenced sections of music. And each of those sections is assigned to a section of the act, so we can move seamlessly back and forth between them as need be. There is a lot of programming work involved in making that come true. But it definitely pays off in terms of a live feel and the energy it brings to the performance. Another challenge is the incredible diversity of the acts involved in the show, which is a wonderful challenge for me. One of my favorite things to aim for is

different acts and seeing how they can serve to augment the energy and rhythm inherent in each of those acts.

sD: Does the score evolve over the course of a season? TM: Yes, very much. A few sites back, we significantly redid the opening of the show. TrIsTan Moore on The CIrCus sMIrkus BanDsTanD We added an overture. It started with the director who is on tour to do a good job. Asking the directors the with us, Troy Wunderle. Troy wanted to right questions was one of those things. create more of a build, so that the energy The first year, we were all kind of getting of the opening was approached more acquainted with one another’s vocabulargradually, rather than hitting the audience ies. There is a learning curve there. And it like a truck …We are constantly making definitely paid off a lot this year. little adjustments to the acts, as things are The other thing was just trusting that added or taken out. all the parts of this giant machine are going to do their part and come together to make a show. The first year, I was scared just because it comes together so rapidly. In three weeks, basically, the performers are still learning their skills and refining their tricks. It’s hard to see that there is going to be a show. But having seen it come together once, I was able to let go and trust that, somehow, miraculously, it really is going to happen.

You never know how long each act is going to last, because jugglers sometimes drop. Yet you still want to have a musical flow that parallels each act as best as you can.

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diversity in my musical scores. I don’t like to be too predictable. I like keeping the audience on their toes. So we get to use a variety of genres of music. One of the [best] parts of the process is experimenting with different sounds and matching them up with video footage of

sD: This is your second season with Circus smirkus. What did you learn from last year and how did your approach to this year’s score change? TM: If I learned one thing, it was to be more aggressive in asking the questions I knew I needed to have answered in order

sD: That sounds absolutely frightening and liberating at the same time. TM: It really has been. Yes. m

Circus smirkus wraps up its 2009 tour, “smirkus ever after: a Big Top Fairytale,” with four shows this week: august 12 & 13 in Montpelier, and august 14 & 15 in Greensboro. Visit smirkus.org for details.

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1/2 louNge: the dog daze with dJs a-dog & Big dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. alexaNder's PuB at the liNcolN iNN: Jam Night with Matt Nerbak & Friends, 7 p.m., Free. BreaKwater caFé: rodney Putnam (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free. the MoNKey house: hip-hop open Mic with dakota, 10 p.m., Free. MoNty's old BricK PuB : open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Free. Nectar's: wBKM Bluesday tuesday with the Book'em Blues Band, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. PariMa acoustic louNge: island Night with dJ skinny t (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. radio BeaN: gua gua (psychotropical), 6 p.m., Free. Milton Busker (folk), 8:30 p.m., Free. honky tonk sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. red square: Bashment demolition dancehall (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.

alexaNder's PuB at the liNcolN iNN: eagle country Music Night, 7 p.m., Free. BreaKwater caFé: shakedown (rock), 5:30 p.m., Free. higher grouNd showcase louNge: Northern exposure with Mighty Ficus, Prana, Kip'n'co, Kevin sheltra (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. liFt: comme ci with dJ capsule & dJ delorean (dance), 9 p.m., Free. MaNhattaN Pizza & PuB: open Mic with andy lugo, 10 p.m., Free. Nectar's: true school wednesday with Nastee & a-dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+. radio BeaN: ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. irish sessions, 9 p.m., Free. red square: dJ cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free. gordon stone Band with Jimmy ryan (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Free.

:: central charlie o's: Blue Fox (blues), 8 p.m., Free. laNgdoN street caFé: susie Brown, allison Polans, shannon Pelcher (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Donations. the honeycutters (folk), 9 p.m., Donations.

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51 MaiN: Fred Barnes (piano), 6 p.m., Free. city liMits: Karaoke with Balance entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. two Brothers taVerN: open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

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WED.12 education Waldorf Elementary Open House: Parents of grade-schoolers and kindergarteners assess alternative education methods. Lake Champlain Waldorf Elementary School, Shelburne, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-2827, ext. 12.

etc. ‘Annual Giant Book Sale’: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure: Used books — sorted into more than 20 categories — find new homes. Stowe Free Library, Stowe, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145. Bookmaking: Folks fashion wrapping paper and parchment into the pages of handmade, beautifully bound books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. Knit Night: Crafty needle workers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. ‘Stitch-In’: Needle wielders check out the sewing projects of their peers, and get a little stitching done in the process. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 878-6955.

fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: Painters, photographers and craftspeople around the valley open their doors to visitors for exhibits, workshops and demos — including roughly 50 free events — during “August is Art.” Schedule available at www.VermontArtFest.com. Various locations, Mad River Valley, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Various prices. Info, 496-6682.

film ‘Tyson’: Emulating a modern-day Greek tragedy, James Toback’s 2009 drama paints a portrait of “Iron Mike,” following his rise from debased circumstances to unlimited heights — and his destruction by his own hubris. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

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pitch perfect If someone likened your voice to the airs of the bagpipes, chances are you would be none too pleased. For the Tuvan throat-singing quartet Alash, however, that’s a compliment. After all, the ancient musical tradition originating from nomadic herdsmen in central Asia involves singing multiple pitches at the same time. The group’s time-honored tunes have modern appeal because they’ve thrown Western influences — including the guitar and Jimi Hendrix inspirations — into the mix. The result is sounds that evoke everything from whistling wind, to a yak’s low-pitched cries, to a babbling stream. The group swings into the Queen City to raise cash for the Tom Sustic Fund, which supports families of kids with cancer. Brace yourself: These human bagpipes might blow you away. Alash

Friday, August 14, 7 p.m., at the FlynnSpace in Burlington. $15 suggested donation. Info, 849-6968. www.eventsfortom.org

Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. Lawn Party & Chicken Barbecue: Neighbors fill up on grilled eats and baked goodies at this outdoor gathering including a pie contest, games and bingo. Town Green, Bristol, 5-9 p.m. $5. Info, 453-2488. Middlebury Farmers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads and fresh veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178.

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NEW NORTH END FARMERS MARKET: Local veggies, root beer, artisanbaked goods and more mix with live tunes for easy shopping. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@hotmail.com. SOUTH END FARMERS MARKET: Residents of the Queen City’s southernmost neighborhood peruse seasonal produce at outdoor stalls. Flynndog, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8526.

health & fitness ‘BODY-CENTERED EXPRESSIVE THERAPY’: Energy and body worker Naomi Mitsuda leads folks in movement, writing and drawing to tune in to their bodies, minds and spirits. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850. ZUMBA BURLINGTON: Exercise in disguise? People of all ages and abilities get a workout at what appears to be a Latin dance party. North End Studio, Burlington, 5:456:45 p.m. $7. Info, 734-5621.

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GOT ART? Much like Seurat’s signature style of pointillism, more than 40 tents will dot the sidewalks of Jeffersonville’s Main Street this Saturday. Contained in those street stands are the creative works of Vermont artistes dropping by for the area’s inaugural Festival of the Arts. With the scenic mountain backdrop of northern Vermont, the region “has long been known as a haven for painters,” says Ron Carter, one of the event’s organizers. The thriving art community exhibits its accomplishments in this daylong street bash, which also includes artist presentations at three open galleries. Enhancing the aesthetic, a violinist and two bands serenade passersby, and the Varnum Library hosts art in action with face painting and bookmaking. Here’s the chance to let your inner artist come out to play. Pictured: Artist Robert Blair’s “Fletcher Grange Dance,” on display at the Bryan Memorial Art Gallery ‘FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS’

Saturday, August 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., on Main Street in Jeffersonville. Free. Info, 730-4033.

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BABYTIME: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS MINI CONCERTS: Classical musicians preview their pieces for music-lovin’ little ones and their guests. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 1-800-639-3443. ‘ICE CREAM SUNDAE CELEBRATION’: Frozen desserts get tricked out with sprinkled toppings at this social session complete with a raffle drawing. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

WOLF BY THE EARS If good music paints a picture in listeners’ minds, folks might want to stay on their toes at the Shrewsbury Woodwind Quintet’s annual performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, in which a costumed Canis lupus roams the nearby lilac bushes. But the classic musical story, composed in 1936 as a children’s introduction to the orchestra, still steals the show. For the sixth year, the quintet uses instruments — including the flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon — to personify characters while a narrator weaves the familiar tale of a young hero. As part of the Sunday Afternoons at Fisk Farm summer series, teaparty eats and an exhibit by photographer Michael Waters in the Barn Gallery augment the festivities. Grab a blanket and settle down on the lawn — just beware of the bushes. ‘PETER AND THE WOLF’

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Brightly painted cardboard cutouts and puppet characters may make you nostalgic for childhood, but the Bread and Puppet Theater’s “Dirt Cheap Opera” brings them into play for more grown-up applications. Puppeteers of the self-described “cheap art and political theater” manipulate the makeshift figurines to tell a story about gangster Mac the Knife and his wife, who live in a world presided over by the gods of Love, Money, Justice and Revenge. The deep themes of the act match the mature goal of the performance: The opera, hosted by Vermonters for a Just Peace in Palestine/Israel, is a fundraiser where “all the money will go straight to the [American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem] hospital” in Gaza, says VTJP member Debra Stolleroff. Now, that sounds like a good cause to entertain. Pictured: Jason Hicks, Rose Friedman, Maura Gahan and Greg Corbino ‘DIRT CHEAP OPERA’

Saturday, August 15, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., at Lamb Abbey in Montpelier. $10 suggested donation. Info, 476-3154. www.vtjp.org

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CliP & save Monday, August 31st 6:30-8:00 p.m. Menopause & Beyond: Hot Flashes & Memory Crashes?

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What happens to the body and brain as we go through menopause? What changes may occur later on? A psychiatrist and a reproductive endocrinologist from UVM & FAHC will discuss what we know and what we’re learning. The speakers will also talk about the research they are currently conducting.

The Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit’s (CNRU) 2009 Summer Lecture Series Monday, August 17th 6:30-8:00 p.m. “Chemobrain” : What Do We Know?

“Chemobrain” is a word well known to persons with cancer getting chemo- therapy and wondered about as the possible cause of memory lapses. There are still many controversies but what research is available will be discussed.

Paul Newhouse, M.D., Director Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit & Brain Imaging Program, UVM/FAHC Peter Casson, M.D., Professor and Division Director Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, UVM/FAHC

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Preschool Music series: Peter “the Music Man” Alsen helps youngsters learn motor skills while making noise on different instruments. Colchester Meeting House, Colchester, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. reading certificate PickuP: Youngsters who survived and thrived in a summer of reading get rewarded with a free book. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. ‘sand & sun PaPerweights’: Imaginative children gather in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center to concoct a colorful, glittery fixture to keep pages in place. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346. ‘stories about sMiles’: Young ones listen in on tales about pearly whites and upside-down frowns. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. ‘wacky wednesdays’: Kids 8 and up participate in activities to engage the brain, move the body and create contraptions. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. young adult writing workshoP: Classic American artwork prompts teens to reinvent history, tradition and culture through the written word. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘foreign Policy & the citizen’: Perplexed, angry or curious about U.S. foreign policy? Join a 27-year vet of the U.S. Foreign Service at this open discussion exploring ways private citizens can help shape our actions in the world. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8483. ‘lake chaMPlain: a natural history’: Scientist Mike Winslow explores the forces that shape the lake and the creatures that call it home — with special emphasis on its future. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1414. Mark stoler: The historian investigates Americans’ beliefs about the causes, consequences and historical lessons of World War II, bringing to light the possible ethnocentric perceptions that distort the history of the war. Blake Memorial Library, East Corinth, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 439-5338. Melinda Moulton: The CEO and redeveloper of Main Street Landing shares her “25-Year Journey of Green and Social Design and Construction” near the shores of Lake Champlain. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. craftsbury chaMber Players suMMer concert series: Called the “best” ensemble in Vermont by Yankee Magazine, these musicians perform Bunch’s Duo for Vibraphone and Viola, Musorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Mozart’s Quartet in F Major. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8-20. Info, 800-639-3443. ‘Music on the Porch’: AbolTabol lend their musical stylings to a picnic on the porch. Waterbury Station, Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café, Waterbury, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 882-2289. ‘slice of suMMer’ Music series: Acoustic, folk and lyrical tunes emerge from the Kelly Ravin Trio’s medley of instruments. Piecasso, Stowe, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 253-4411.

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‘how billie saved My life’: Amy Coleman reveals the soul of the legendary jazz singer-songwriter Billie Holiday in this revue. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8-9 p.m. $12. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘Marry Me a little’: Dorset Theatre actors perform songs by Stephen Sondheim in a musical story that juxtaposes the dreams of two lonely hearts, each alone on a Saturday night. Dorset Theatre, Dorset, 8 p.m. $37-42. Info, 867-5777. ‘rent’: Based on Puccini’s La Bohème, this New York City East Village tale enacted by national talent follows artists and bohemians as they grapple with life, death, love and art. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $32-40. Info, 824-5288. ‘she stooPs to conquer’: After realizing the man she wants to marry gets nervous around upper-class women, Kate poses as a barmaid to put him at ease in Oliver Goldsmith’s love story. Unadilla Theater, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-20. Info, 456-8968. ‘sMirkus ever after: a big toP fairytale’: Circus Smirkus switches up classic fables by Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen with acrobatics, high-wire hijinks and general clowning around. Montpelier High School, Montpelier, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. $15-18. Info, 533-7443. ‘the Musical of Musicals’: Four actors tell the time-honored tale of a damsel in distress in the style of five different musical theater composers. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 7:30 p.m. $28-33. Info, 824-8167.

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williaM tortolano: The local musician and professor traces important musical milestones back to Vermont, including John Philip Sousa composing “The Stars and Stripes Forever” in Isle La Motte and more. Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-0155.

theater ‘always, Patsy cline’: Ann Harvey plays the legendary country singer in this story of her true friendship with Houston fan Louise Seeger. Skinner Barn Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 279-4347. ‘bus stoP’: A blizzard strands eight unlikely folks in a Kansas diner in William Inge’s romantic comedy. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘carMen’: Georges Bizet’s tale follows a much-desired gypsy girl as she alternately seduces a proud soldier and a bullfighter. Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, 7:30 p.m. $25-85. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘heroes’: When a new arrival at the veterans’ home threatens their daily routine, three aging World War I vets plot their escape in Gérald Sibleyras’ play, working around obstacles such as a bad leg, agoraphobia and a concrete pet dog. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 8 p.m. $12-23. Info, 518-962-4449, info@depottheatre. org.

book discussion grouP: Bibliophiles bury their noses in Joyce Carol Oates’ The Gravedigger’s Daughter. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403. bread loaf inaugural reading: Michael Collier, director of the annual writers’ conference, shares the podium as faculty members Patricia Hampl and Brigit Pegeen Kelly read literary passages. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483. ‘get the word out’: Mouths form a medley of audible thoughts through slam poetry, open mic spoken word, rap battles and more. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. midnight. Free. Info, 318-6162. ‘PoeMs & Pieces’: Audience members contribute to an evening of poetry readings by sharing their favorite works — with special emphasis on local materials. Bradford Academy, Bradford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4423. ‘you coMe, too’: Spend summer lingering on Robert Frost’s celebrated depictions of the rural life with Peter Gilbert’s readings and discussion of his seasonal poems. Vermont Humanities Council, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626, ext. 307.

THU.13 dance argentine tango lessons: It takes two to tango, but no partner is necessary to learn this vibrant style of movement, which originated in Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014.

etc. basic coMPuter tutoring for seniors: Volunteer Emily Moynihan helps preregistered seniors conquer newfangled technology in a no-stress environment. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. & 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

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ThursdaYs aT ThE InTErvaLE: Folks learn about heritage chickens and pork in a day devoted to local food, the local economy and land stewardship, before catching a talk on “Your Food, Your Community” and tunes by The Grift. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 660-0440, ext. 101.

fairs & festivals vErmonT FEsTIvaL oF ThE arTs: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. WInooskI CuLTurE hoP: A day of festivities from around the globe — including an African art show, chai-tea-making demonstration, Bosnian dancing and traditional food samples — celebrates the many cultures represented in the Onion City community. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 1-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1392, ext. 10.

film ‘ThE WhaLEs oF augusT’: Screen legend Lillian Gish plays the caretaker of her blind and bitter sister, but change is in the air when a Russian suitor tries to woo her. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. 7 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘TYson’: See WED.12, 7 p.m.

food & drink hInEsBurg FarmErs markET: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904. mILLs rIvErsIdE FarmErs markET: A local band serenades passersby grazing through fresh goods and knickknacks. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-5899. PEaCham FarmErs markET: Seasonal berries and produce mingle with homemade crafts and baked goods from the village. Peacham Farmers Market, Peacham, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3632. WInooskI FarmErs markET: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 734-6175.

kids ‘BEComE a JunIor rangEr!’: Kids ages 7 to 10 explore the grounds with a park ranger and complete a variety of activities to earn a badge. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. CraFTsBurY ChamBEr PLaYErs mInI ConCErTs: Classical musicians preview their pieces for musiclovin’ little ones and their guests. Fellowship Hall, Greensboro United Church of Christ, Greensboro, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 1-800-639-3443. musIC WITh PETEr: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘sand & sun PaPErWEIghTs’: See WED.12, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. BroWn Bag ConCErT sErIEs: Music lovers relax over snacks while listening to the Upper Valley Rock School All Stars. Rain location: Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, Woodstock, noon. Free. Info, 457-3981. CraFTsBurY ChamBEr PLaYErs summEr ConCErT sErIEs: See WED.12, Hardwick Town House, Hardwick, 8 p.m. grEEn mounTaIn sWIng: The ensemble executes big band favorites in the warm summer air. Christ Church Pocket Park, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

‘groovIn’ on ThE grEEn’ ConCErT sErIEs: Mansfield Project sound out classic rock on the village green. Maple Tree Place, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100. hugh PooL & haYdn CoLE: The musicians produce blues twangs and contemporary classical compositions. Ballard Park, Westport, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 518-9628778. JEnnIngs duo: In “Songs Without Words,” the violinist and pianist mark Mendelssohn’s 200th year. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 877-6737. ‘La TravIaTa’: Big voices come to the cinema as opera fans catch Verdi’s tragic love story between courtesan Violetta Valéry and her new admirer, Alfredo Germont. Merrill’s Roxy Cinema, Burlington, 6 p.m. $18-20. Info, 864-3456. mazEs, LIChEns, ELI kEszLEr & ashLEY PauL, & mIrror PhasEs: This lineup of bands fiddles with light and sound, spontaneous improv and circular exchanges through music. North End Studio, Burlington, 8 p.m. $7. Info, 863-6713. mIddLEsEx BandsTand ConCErT sErIEs: Rebecca Padula and her band captivate picnickers with their original, blues-streaked folk sounds. Rain location: Rumney Elementary School. Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0881 or 223-7525. roTarY ConCErT sErIEs: Atlantic Crossing execute New England roots sounds for community fans. Rain site: Thatcher Brook School. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 598-2199. ThE CoLd CounTrY BLuEgrass Band: For 20 years, this group has been weaving together traditional bluegrass, gospel and contemporary airs. Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

outdoors ‘arT In ThE gardEn Tour’: A yellow school bus chauffeurs flora connoisseurs to blossoming summer plots as local artists incorporate the quaint surroundings into their works. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45. Info, 496-6682. ouTsIdE ThursdaYs: Fresh-air enthusiasts convene to paddle, hike or swim as a group. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2647.

sport dr. BIkE: A cycle-shop pro introduces free wheelers to the basics of brakes, shifting and commuter maintenance. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. sauConY Fun run: Run Center staff lead joggers of all ages on a moderately paced traverse through town. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. ‘TraIL roCk ‘n’ run’: Runners of all ages and levels pound a recreational trail with Skirack. Meet at the Burton Snowboards lot at 152 Industrial Parkway. Red Rocks Park, South Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. vErmonT aCE hardWarE dEaLErs TroPhY dash: Speedy motors “run” in circles in the Tiger Sportsman TriState Series 100-lap event. Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 244-6963.

talks marTIn BrYan: The lecturer draws parallels, some sublime and some ridiculous, between the historical events of the 1920s and today’s popular music in “The Roaring ’20s in Fox Trot Tempo.” Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5475.

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‘CandIda’: When two men compete for Candida’s love, the question is ... What does she feel? George Bernard Shaw’s fast-paced comedy examines themes of marriage, rivalry and domestic power. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘hEroEs’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘marrY mE a LITTLE’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘rEnT’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘shE sTooPs To ConquEr’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘smIrkus EvEr aFTEr: a BIg ToP FaIrYTaLE’: See WED.12, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. ‘ThE BarBEr oF sEvILLE’: Opera North revives Rossini’s comedy about nobles and commoners caught in a love triangle. Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $25-85. Info, 603-448-0400. ‘ThE musICaL oF musICaLs’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘WaITIng For godoT’: Playwright Samuel Beckett wove his idols, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, into his two comical tramp protagonists, but underneath the vaudeville antics, this play explores fundamental life questions about hope and faith. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-25. Info, 229-0492.

words BrEad LoaF rEadIngs: Ellen Bryant Voigt lectures on “Double-Talk and Double Vision” in the morning, before Lorrie Moore and C.K. Williams share passages in the late afternoon. Lynn Freed and Alan Shapiro take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483. Thomas mIddLETon: The National Guardsman and memoirist shares his experiences serving as a combat medic in Iraq in his book Saber’s Edge. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

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film ‘A Room With a View’: James Ivory’s 1985 Best Picture Oscar nominee brings E.M. Forster’s story of passionate romance and repression in the British class system to the silver screen. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576. ‘Adoration’: A young orphan struggles to come to terms with his family’s turbulent past and turns to the Internet for support in Atom Egoyan’s 2009 film about the search for identity in the digital age. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘Movies on the Hill’: Folks gather to watch the 1942 flick Yankee Doodle Dandy, which follows composer, singer and dancer George M. Cohan from his vaudeville childhood and beyond. Rain date: Saturday. Vermont College, Montpelier, seating begins at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dusk. Free. Info, 828-8600.

food & drink Charlotte Farmers Market: Farmers within 10 miles of the park share their bountiful homegrown goods with neighbors as they hike and picnic nearby. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2390. ‘Foodways Fridays’: Recipes from the 19th century get a revival as folks learn how heirloom garden veggies become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. Hardwick Farmers Market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 626-7225. ‘Living Foods Demonstration’: AnnMarie Harmon of the Ann Wigmore Health Institute shares easy ways for eaters to whip up raw food dishes and reap the health benefits. The Store, Waitsfield, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $35 includes meal and guidebook. Info, 496-4465. Richmond Farmers Market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. Westford Farmers Market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, Westford, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-9053.

Songs & Stories with Matthew: Musician Matthew Witten helps kids start the day with tunes and tales of adventure. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955, brownell_library@yahoo. com. Summer Story Time: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Alash: The quartet of throat singers (and winners of Vermont’s 2007 Young Tradition contest) from Tuva share the musical tradition developed by nomadic herdsmen. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $15 donation. Info, 849-6968, mrksustc@ together.net. ArtHop Rutland Music: A lineup of performing arts and tunes, including Deb Zaccheo, the Studio Bliss Dancers, and Ryan and Billie Dubois, accompany the town’s open arts exhibits. Various venues, Rutland, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 353-1904 . Island Pond Summer Concert Series: The Tim Dion Duo take the stage before an evening of community karaoke hosted by DJ Rockin’ Roland. Check out the nearby artisan and outdoor market, too. Gazebo Park, Island Pond, 5-10 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6194. Pipers’ Gathering: International teachers, performers and crafters of alternative bagpipes convene for music workshops, dancing and shop talk. Killington Grand Resort Hotel, Killington, 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. $15 for 7:30 p.m. public concerts on Saturday and Sunday nights. Info, 223-2242, info@pipersgathering.org. Rebecca Padula: Folk mingles with a hint of jazz in this singer-songwriter’s guitar and vocal sounds. Richmond Farmers’ Market, Richmond, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273. Summer Music Series: Local band Jericho Road Crew kicks off a familyfriendly concert with dancing to boot. Covenant Community Church, Essex, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 899-1139.

sport Pepsi Night: Speedy motors “run” in circles before a sock hop including ’50s dance, costume and hoola hoop contests. Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 6 p.m. $5-9.50 for adults. Info, 244-6963.

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talks

Zumba Burlington: See WED.12, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

‘Beauty as a Magical Power’: In this benefit for the Co-op Floor Fund, Hearth Moon Rising explains how tapping into natural beauty leads to relaxation, balance and peace of mind. North Country Co-op, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 5:30 p.m. $5 donation. Info, 518-5239030.

kids ‘Animal Tales’: Little ones (and big ones) chime in on earth-friendly tunes with musician Bill Shontz. Colchester Meeting House, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. Bird Walk: Participants in the Youth Birding Program scour the skies for a glimpse of some of the 100 flying species on the property. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 229-6206. ‘Coraline’: The 2009 animated stop-motion fantasy follows a girl who finds a strangely idealized alternate reality through a secret door. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366. ‘Freedom Writers’: Teens get lost in this flick about a young teacher who helps her students learn tolerance, apply themselves and pursue higher education. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. Preschool Storytime: Tots ages 3 to 6 bury their noses in books with readaloud tales, rhymes, songs and crafts. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Sand & Sun Paperweights’: See WED.12, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

‘One True Thing’: Poets, musicians and theatrical performers fill up a lively variety show with their talents. Spectators gaze on the festivities over a barbecue dinner. The Art House, Middlebury, 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 458-0464. ‘Other People’s Money’: Directed by George Pierce, the Waterbury Festival Players explore greed and desire in the trappings of the modern financial world. Waterbury Festival Playhouse, Waterbury Center, 7:30 p.m. $20-22. Info, 498-3755. ‘Rent’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘Waiting for Godot’: See THU.13, 8 p.m.

words Bernd Heinrich: The Vermont-based author of Summer World: A Season of Bounty shares his thoughts on and illustrations of the physical extremes of the summer months. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878. Bread Loaf Readings: Thomas Mallon lectures on “Epistler in Chief: Six Presidents in Their Letters” in the morning, before Charles Bardes, Stephanie Brown and Alex Espinoza share passages in the late afternoon. Maud Casey and Ted Conover take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483.

SAT.15 activism Arlington Town Meeting: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a discussion of economic issues facing the country and Vermont — and offers free grub. The Pavilion, Arlington Recreation Park, Arlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-339-9834. Rutland Town Meeting: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a discussion of economic issues facing the country and Vermont — and offers free grub. Unitarian Church, Rutland, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 800-339-9834.

dance Contra Dance: Caller David Kaynor keeps feet moving to music from Gift of the Marcii. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. Same Planet: See FRI.14, 8 p.m.

etc. Carving Demos: Robert Spear Jr. and Ingrid Brown whittle life-size wooden recreations of birds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

‘Celestial Evening’ Wagon Ride: Picnickers get a lift to the lake from a horse-drawn conveyance, then watch the sun set and the moon rise. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 6-9 p.m. $25. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. Community Yard Sale: Folks root through donated clothing, books, household goods, antiques and more in a benefit for the KidSafe Collaborative and Kids on the Block-Vermont. Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 860-3349. French Roundtable: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘Homeless Animals’ Day’: Critter lovers learn how to help uncared-for animals find shelter through a candlelight vigil and informative talks by the Green Mountain Animal Defenders. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 861-3030. Quadricentennial Legacy Voyage: Come aboard, mateys! The Day Peckinpaugh, a 259-foot-long historic canal motorship, drops anchor on its 500-mile route along the Lake Champlain and Hudson River corridor. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-237-7000, ext. 222. ‘Walk to End Child Abuse’: Concerned community members raise awareness of the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome through a walk and fun run, followed by music from Mark Sustic and Gary Dulabaum. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Vermont Statehouse Lawn, Montpelier, 10 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-5724.

fairs & festivals ‘Festival of the Arts’: The inaugural arts bash includes three open galleries on Main Street, roughly 40 regional artists exhibiting their work, music by Jennings & Ponder, the Eames Brothers and Professor Fairbanks, and entertainment by the Friendly Pirate. See calendar spotlight. Main Street, Jeffersonville, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 730-4033. Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. White River Valley Historical Fair: All eyes look to the past in this bash honoring local history. Traditional crafters and artisans share their wares, the 19th Vermont Regiment displays Civil War artifacts and speakers highlight olden-day log drives, covered bridges and railroads. Whitcomb Junior/ Senior High School, Bethel, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 802 767-4453.

theater ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: The Shakespeare-in-the-Park Festival and the Depot Theatre Apprentice Program present the Bard’s romantic comedy, about characters caught up in love and enchantment, with a good dose of fairies thrown in. Ballard Park, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 518-962-8680. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘Anything Goes’: An unusual group of passengers aboard the S.S. American falls into circles of unrequited love in Cole Porter’s witty musical. Haskell Free Library & Opera House, Derby Line, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 224-2216. ‘Carmen’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘Heroes’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘Marry Me a Little’: See WED.12, 8 p.m.

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film ‘Adoration’: See FRI.14, 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. ‘Revanche’: A botched bank robbery leaves the thief and the cop at odds, and they seek revenge when they realize they have become neighbors. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-6462576.

food & drink Burlington Farmers Market: Vendors sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic cuisine to pottery to artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 888-889-8188. Capital City Farmers Market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, homebaked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.12, 9 a.m. - noon. Northwest Farmers Market: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821. Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses, and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, Shelburne, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472. St. Johnsbury-Caledonia Farmers Market: Folks browse through local baked goods, handmade crafts and fresh produce. St. Johnsbury Farmers Market, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 626-8396. Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027. Williston Farmers Market: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly openair affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7728.

health & fitness Zumba Burlington: See WED.12, 9-10 a.m.

kids ‘Back-to-Cool Fashion Show’: Little ones headed back to the classroom catch the newest threads parading down the catwalk. University Mall, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11. Book Release Block Party: Tots get amped up for the release of bookstore owner Elizabeth Bluemle’s How Do You Wokka-Wokka? with hot dogs, face painting and reading. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999. ‘Full Moon Campfire’: Families share stories around a bonfire and tune in for a live bird presentation. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 7 p.m. $5-6. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. ‘How Do Sailboats Use the Wind?’: Little ones learn how boats skim across the lake’s turbulent waters using only air in motion. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $7.50-9.50. Info, 864-1848. ‘Nocturnal Night at North Branch’: Kids mimic night owls and stay out late at this overnight camping, bonfire and hiking adventure. Preregister. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, August 15-16. $40-45. Info, 229-6206. ‘Sand & Sun Paperweights’: See WED.12, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

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‘Train Stories’: Choo-choo! Youngsters listen to stories about steam locomotives and craft their own traveling procession. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 864-8001.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival: A musical ensemble performs classical compositions for strings and piano by Schubert, Chausson, Moszkowski and more. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 8 p.m. $20 for adults. Info, 728-6464. Pipers’ Gathering: See FRI.14, 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Pro-Series Concert: Xiaohan Guo, Zhengyu Chen and Di Luo work the violin, cello and piano at master levels. Grounds open at 6 p.m. for picnicking. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 7:30 p.m. $18 for reserved indoor seats; $12 for outdoor seating. Info, 928-3364. Vermont Philharmonic Pops Concert: Broadway vet Peter Boynton highlights a hodgepodge of light classical pieces and showbiz tunes by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Edward Elgar, Georges Bizet and more. Hardwick Town House, Hardwick, 7:30 p.m. $5-15. Info, 244-6828. Village Harmony: Adult singers from New England perform American shapenote, traditional and contemporary songs. North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

outdoors Afternoon Wagon Rides: Folks tour the woods and fields the way landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted intended: from a horse-drawn wagon. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 1-4 p.m. $5. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. ‘An Introduction to Keeping Bees’: This educational workshop focused on the sweet pursuit of beekeeping covers everything from winterizing the hive to cleaning wax to creating beeswax candles. Berry Creek Farm, Westfield, 1-3 p.m. $10-15. Info, 434-4122. Bike Ferry: Cyclists go the distance between Burlington and the Champlain Islands on what used to be a railroad bed, thanks to Local Motion’s causeway-bridging ferry. Colchester Causeway, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 316-6382, brian@localmotion.org. ‘Green Infrastructure’: Environmentally savvy folks explore the park’s sustainable future on a walking tour to the new LEED Forest Center and hybrid solar greenhouse. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 2:30-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22. Landscape Series: Flower-patch fans travel to explore two blooming gardens in Richmond. Preregister first. UVM Horticultural Research Center, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 864-3073, info@ friendsofthehortfarm.org. ‘The Formal Garden & Beyond’: Walkers discover that beauty and conservation are intertwined in the 19th-century design of the park’s colorful gardens and grounds. Carriage Barn Visitor Center, Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. - noon. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.

sport ‘100 on 100 Relay’: Runners share the 100-mile race in this team-based distance traverse from Stowe to Ludlow. Proceeds support Vermont youth charities. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Free to watch; donations accepted. Info, 434-5644. ‘Harpoon Point to Point Ride’: New England cyclists spin their wheels in a 25-, 50- or 110-mile race to benefit the Vermont Foodbank on Ride Against Hunger Day in Vermont. Harpoon Brewery, Windsor, 7 a.m. $25-85. Info, 888-427-7666, ext. 523, hp2p@ harpoonbrewery.com.

talks Artist Talk: Kathleen Berry Bergeron, Nancy Stone, Bonnie Acker and others featured in Champlain’s Lake Rediscovered: Vermont Artists Celebrate the Lake share their work and their experiences by the water. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

Garden Skills Workshop: Greenskeepers bring their plant queries and learn about seed saving, plant propagation, wild edibles and more before touring the tea garden. Perennial Pleasures Nursery, East Hardwick, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 472-5104.

theater ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: See FRI.14, 5 p.m. ‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘Anything Goes’: See FRI.14, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘Dawn’s Light: The Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi’: Catch the New York Theatre Workshop’s work-in-progress play about a student agonizing over the government’s internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘Dirt Cheap Opera’: The Bread and Puppet Theater reworks the old story of gangster Mac the Knife and his wife Polly with cardboard characters to raise funds for medical aid for Gaza. See calendar spotlight. Lamb Abbey, Montpelier, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 476-3154. ‘Heroes’: See WED.12, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘Marry Me a Little’: See WED.12, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘Other People’s Money’: See FRI.14, 7:30 p.m. ‘Peter Pan’: Director Sabra Jones McAteer points audiences to the second star to the right and straight on till morning in this rendition of J.M. Barrie’s Neverland tale. Partial proceeds benefit Wonder and Wisdom. McIntyre Barn, Greensboro, 7 p.m. $5-15. Info, 533-7487. ‘Plowing the Sea’: Catch the New York Theatre Workshop’s work-inprogress play exploring contemporary Venezuela’s political and social climate. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘Rent’: See WED.12, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘She Stoops to Conquer’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale’: See WED.12, Circus Smirkus Barn, Greensboro, 7-9 p.m. Info, 877-764-1521. ‘The Barber of Seville’: See THU.13, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: See WED.12, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘Waiting for Godot’: See THU.13, 8 p.m.

words Bread Loaf Readings: Patricia Hampl lectures on “You’re History, or How to Get the Me Out of Memoir” in the morning, before Vicki Forman, Leslie Harrison and Skip Horack share passages in the late afternoon. Lauren Groff, Jennifer Grotz and Tom Sleigh take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483.

SUN.16 etc. Burlington Cohousing Potluck: Hungry people bring a dish to share as they meet, mingle and learn about collaborative living. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0120. Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. Community Yard Sale: See SAT.15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

kids ‘Nocturnal Night at North Branch’: See SAT.15. ‘Read to a Dog’: Stories form a bond between young readers and Deali, a Pembroke corgi from Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘Sand & Sun Paperweights’: See WED.12, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

‘Causes & Consequences’: A ranger guides a tour of the Civil War-era historic sites in Woodstock, which remain largely unchanged, and examines the birth of the national-park concept. Meet at the Billings Farm Visitor Center. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2-4 p.m. $8. Info, 457-3368, ext. 22.

sport Jeff Wyand Miracle Ride: Motorcyclists conquer the pavement in a parade-style ride from Ticonderoga to Plattsburgh to benefit pediatric oncology programs at Vermont Children’s Hospital. Walmart Supercenter, Ticonderoga, N.Y., 9 a.m. $35. Info, 847-1010.

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See spotlight, p.16B

talks Karl Crannell: The historian and reenactor shares the heroic trials of General John Stark at the Battle of Bennington exactly 232 years after the action. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 948-2000.

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Kirtan Chanting: Kirtankars learn the call-and-response rhythmic hymns and mantras in the devotional tradition of India. Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6262. Quadricentennial Legacy Voyage: See SAT.15, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

fairs & festivals Alburgh Heritage Festival: The town kicks off its first ever fest with a hay bale maze, farmyard animals, musical acts by Atlantic Crossing and Jennings & Ponder, and a barbecue chicken sup. Lake’s End Cheeses, Alburg, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. $5-25. Info, 796-3730. Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

film ‘Adoration’: See FRI.14, 7 p.m. ‘Sugar’: Directors Ryan Fleck, of Half Nelson fame, and Anna Boden create a study of the American dream through a Dominican Republic baseball player who is recruited and transplanted to the Iowa cornfields. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 4 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

food & drink Pie & Ice Cream Social: Choose from more than 50 varieties of pie and homemade ice cream to raise cash for the museum’s education programs — or take a guided museum tour. The Vergennes City Band accompanies the eating. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3406, rokeby@comcast.net. South Burlington Farmers Market: Growers and producers parcel out the fruits of the soil to folks looking to buy local. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569. Stowe Farmers Market: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Burlington Concert Band: Folks settle down outside to hear the jazz, pop, Broadway and marching-band numbers of this more than 150-year-old music group. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 578-3467. Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival: A musical ensemble performs Chausson’s Piano Quartet in A Major and Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major on violin, viola, cello and piano. North Universalist Chapel Society, Woodstock, 4 p.m. $10-18. Info, 457-3981. ‘Peter & the Wolf’: The Shrewsbury Woodwind Quintet performs en plein air Prokofiev’s 1936 musical story about a boy hero willing to take risks. See calendar spotlight. Fisk Farm Art Center, Isle La Motte, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 928-3364. Pipers’ Gathering: See FRI.14, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Sinfonietta Symphony Series Concert: Conductor Robert Franz guides classical musicians in this orchestra of the Adirondacks through excerpts of Herbert’s operetta Naughty Marietta and Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 and Overture to Marriage of Figaro. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Lake Placid, 7:30 p.m. $22; free for students 18 and under. Info, 518-523-2051. Summer Sounds Concert: The Jenni Johnson Quintet execute jazz, blues and funk refrains. Highgate Municipal Park, Highgate Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3351. Vermont Philharmonic Pops Concert: See SAT.15, Moose Meadow Lodge, Duxbury, 4 p.m. Info, 244-6828.

outdoors Bike Ferry: See SAT.15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

‘Always, Patsy Cline’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘An Evening with Josh Broder’: The Phantom favorite renowned for his edgy off-Broadway productions directs an eclectic program showcasing Karen Leiner and other talents. Phantom Theater, The Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-5997. ‘Carmen’: See WED.12, 2 p.m. ‘Heroes’: See WED.12, 5 p.m. ‘Marry Me a Little’: See WED.12, 3 p.m. ‘Peter Pan’: See SAT.15, 7 p.m. ‘Rent’: See WED.12, 7 p.m. ‘She Stoops to Conquer’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale’: See SAT.15, 1-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. ‘The Dirt Cheap Money Circus & Pageant’: An inventive, politically charged performance highlights an all-afternoon event made up of museum tours and smaller shows. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 2:30-5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 525-3031. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: See WED.12, 4 p.m. ‘Waiting for Godot’: See THU.13, 7 p.m.

words Bread Loaf Readings: Charles Baxter lectures on “Lush Life” in the morning, before Jaed Coffin, Aryn Kyle and Paul Otremba share passages in the late afternoon. Paul Astin, James Allen Hall and Thomas Mallon take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483.

MON.17 dance Afro-Caribbean Dance Class: Penelope Newcomb leads high-energy, imaginative dances for all skill levels, derived from Cuba, Haiti and Brazil, to the beat of live drums. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 5-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 723-4014.

etc. ‘Voices for the Lake’: ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain visits to capture personal stories about Lake Champlain on film. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1848, ext. 135.

fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

film ‘Adoration’: See FRI.14, 7 p.m. MON.17 >> 22B

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Auditions for ‘Two Dragons & a Taste of Saki’: Aspiring actors tackle script readings and improvisation for roles in the Fairfax Community Theatre Company’s October production. Brick Meeting House, Westford, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 849-6638. ‘The Gin Game’: The Pulitzer Prizewinning drama focuses on the isolation and detachment that sometimes accompany old age. Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $15. Info, 518-891-1854, pdragon@northnet.org.

Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073. Raw Food Workshop: Gastronomes arrive with empty stomachs to make tomato ravioli and watermelon soup while talking about raw vegan, local, seasonal and healthy eating with Linda Wooliever. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com.

‘Alice in Wonderland’: Kooky dances, puppetry and costumes create a vivid picture of Lewis Carroll’s world down the rabbit hole in the Dorset Theatre Festival’s family-friendly production. Dorset Theatre, Dorset, 3 p.m. $16. Info, 867-5777. Auditions for ‘Two Dragons & a Taste of Saki’: See MON.17, 7-9 p.m. ‘Carmen’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘Rent’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘She Stoops to Conquer’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m.

‘Incredible Edible Intervale Tour’: Food enthusiasts meet local farmers and sample their homegrown bounty. Pre-tour lunch, tasting and discussion at 11:30 a.m. at Half Pint Farm. Intervale Center, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. $15-40. Info, 922-7346.

health & fitness Herbal Clinic: Sign up for an appointment to explore the art of natural healing one on one with students and professors from the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. City Market, Burlington, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. ‘Women’s Wellness’: Solve everything from cramps to PMS to fibroids with herbs suited to nourish and balance female systems. Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org. Zumba Burlington: See WED.12, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

kids ‘Découpage Collage Box’: Imaginative children gather in the Owl Cottage Family Activity Center to fashion a keepsake travel tote. Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 12:304:30 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346. Music with Peter: See THU.13, 10:30 a.m. ‘NECI’s Tasty Reads: Tomatoes’: Student chefs share stories and the history of the red fruits before dishing out samples of cold tomato soup and salsa with chips. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. ‘Pico Peak Slide’: Teens are shuttled to the mountain for a leisurely chairlift ride to the top of Little Pico, before they career carts down an Alpine Slide plunge. Addison Central Teen Center, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5; cost of slide. Info, 388-3910. ‘StarQuest’: Families get an out-of-thisworld experience through this fournight astronomical program exploring NASA missions, rockets and gravity with Fairbanks Museum educator Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2372, ext. 111.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Afro-Brazilian Percussion Class: Community band Sambatucada teaches the pulsating rhythms of samba, samba reggae, baião and maracatu. Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 343-7107. Vergennes City Band: A brass band welcomes musicians of all ages at an outdoor concert of gazebo faves. Vergennes City Park, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2005. Vermont Fiddle Orchestra Rehearsal: Bows make vibrations on stringed instruments as the orchestra tunes up its tunes in practice sessions. New members welcome. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra. org.

words Bread Loaf Readings: David Shields lectures on “Trials by Google” in the morning, before Randall Kenan and Luis Alberto Urrea share passages in the late afternoon. Robert Cohen and Natasha Trethewey take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 11 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483. Jill Richardson: The author of Recipe for America lists the ingredients for success in combating the country’s food crisis. Apple Tree Natural Foods Market, Morrisville, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-8481.

TUE.18 etc. ‘Exploring the Path to Enlightenment’: Fill your head with facts about Tibetan Buddhism while filling your body with a sense of peace in this meditation and discussion series. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136. Graffiti Cleanup: A short training provides neighbors with the know-how and tools to erase the evidence of midnight tagging. Center for Communities and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7548. Pause Café: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5088. ‘Time Travel Tuesday’: Visitors cook on a woodstove and churn butter, then relax as a farm family would have in the 1890s. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355.

fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

film ‘Adoration’: See FRI.14, 7 p.m.

talks Jana Shiloh: The homeopathic educator helps participants expand their consciousness through meditation aided with a powerful spray essence. Candles & Creations, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 660-8021. Ron Krupp: The local author of Lifting the Yoke: Local Solutions to America’s Farm and Food Crisis offers up practical actions for Vermonters. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘festival of the arts’’ (etc.)

See spotlight, p.17B

health & fitness Laughter Yoga: What’s so funny? Giggles burst out as gentle aerobic exercise and yogic breathing meet unconditional laughter to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being. Miller Community and Recreation Center, Burlington, 8-9 a.m. Free. Info, 355-5129.

kids Creative Tuesdays with Frank Gonzalez: Artists of all ages bring old newspaper to create puppets, masks and other dramatic papier-mâché. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘Découpage Collage Box’: See MON.17, 12:30-4:30 p.m. ‘Mandala T-Shirt Making’: Fashionistas spice up cotton shirts with concentric circles in the repeating patterns often made by Buddhist monks near temples for meditation. For grades six and up. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘Music with Robert Resnik’: The host of a weekly folk and world music show on VPR explores tunes with music lovers of all ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘StarQuest’: See MON.17, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Story Time: See FRI.14, 11 a.m. Tom Joyce: The magician pulls some sleight of hand to wow little readers. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Castleton Concert Series: Reggie’s Red Hot Feetwarmers headline a family-fun night of live music and entertainment. Castleton Village Green, Castleton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2911. Green Mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. Northeast Kingdom Shape Note Sing: Singers of early American music arrange themselves in a hollow square for four-part “fa-so-la-mi” hymns. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 525-3031. ‘Tuesday Night Live’: Skilled unknowns catch their 15 minutes of fame at this open mic talent show. Rain site: Lowe Lecture Hall on Main Street. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-5190.

sport ‘Get to Know Your Bike’: A cycleshop pro introduces free wheelers to vehicle anatomy, flat fixes and roadside skills. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

talks ‘Meet the Artists’ Presentation: Artists from the New York Theatre Workshop productions Twilight Time and Feast of Fools chat with fans about their work over bagged lunches. Warner Bentley Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-3691 or 603-646-2422. William Tortolano: See WED.15, St. Albans Historical Museum, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Info, 527-7933.

words Bread Loaf Readings: Tom Sleigh lectures on “Thom Gunn’s New Jerusalem” in the morning, before Doreen Gildroy, Salvatore Scibona and C. Dale Young share passages in the late afternoon. Sigrid Nunez and Ellen Bryant Voigt take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483.

WED.19 education School Open House: Families of students through eighth grade tour the classrooms and learn about the public-ed alternative. Central Vermont Catholic School, Barre, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 476-5015.

etc. Origami Instruction: Delicate squares of paper crease into folded cranes at this kickoff event: Over the next year, the library aims to create 1000 origami cranes to send to Hiroshima for Peace Day, the 65th anniversary of its bombing. Bradford Public Library, Bradford, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

fairs & festivals Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.12, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

film ‘Adoration’: See FRI.14, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. ‘Midnight Cowboy’: Jon Voigt plays a hayseed hustler who forms an unlikely friendship with Dustin Hoffman’s sleazy crook character in this X-rated, Oscarwinning 1969 flick. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

food & drink Champlain Islands Farmers Market: See WED.12, 4-7 p.m. ‘Eating Well on a Budget’: Foodies put a lid on spending by learning to freeze and can summer fruits and veggies, before taking a tour of the bulk foods section. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.12, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New North End Farmers Market: See WED.12, 3-6:30 p.m. South End Farmers Market: See WED.12, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

health & fitness Zumba Burlington: See WED.12, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

kids Babytime: See WED.12, 10:30 a.m. ‘Back to School Stories’: Little ones prepare for what some call “the most wonderful time of the year” with books and activities. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. Craftsbury Chamber Players Mini Concerts: See WED.12, 4:30 p.m. ‘Découpage Collage Box’: See MON.17, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Pajama Storytime: Kids cuddle up in their nightclothes for an hour of bedtime stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. ‘StarQuest’: See MON.17, 5:30-9:30 p.m. ‘Wacky Wednesdays’: See WED.12, 11 a.m.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Craftsbury Chamber Players Summer Concert Series: Called the “best” ensemble in Vermont by Yankee Magazine, these musicians perform classical airs by Haydn, Françaix and Ravel. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $8-20. Info, 1-800-639-3443. ‘Music on the Porch’: Steve Lotspeich lends his musical stylings to a picnic on the porch. Waterbury Station, Green Mountain Coffee Visitor Center & Café, Waterbury, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 882-2289. ‘Slice of Summer’ Music Series: Alternative, folk and Americana tunes emerge from The Leaves’ medley of instruments. Piecasso, Stowe, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 253-4411.

outdoors Wednesday Garden Walks: Greenthumb enthusiasts meet at Bostwick Garden to meander through bushes and blooms, learning “All About Pruning.” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 1 p.m. Regular admission, $10-20. Info, 985-3346.

sport ‘Pick-Up Broomball’: See WED.12, 8-9:30 p.m.

talks Buzz Ferver: Photos and stories from the compost “visionary” detail advanced uses of leftovers for urban gardening, green roofs and other efforts that can regenerate the built environment. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545. ‘Foreign Policy & the Citizen’: See WED.12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

theater ‘Alice in Wonderland’: See TUE.18, 7 p.m. An Evening with Green Candle Theatre Company: Local thespians present tidbits of various works in an intimate setting. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7:45 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Free. Info, 318-6162. Auditions for ‘Two Dragons & a Taste of Saki’: See MON.17, 7-9 p.m. ‘Bus Stop’: See WED.12, 8 p.m. ‘Footloose’: Everybody cuts loose with this musical stage version of the film about a town that has outlawed dancing — and the boy who breaks the rules. Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-3961. ‘Marry Me a Little’: See WED.12, 3 p.m. ‘Other People’s Money’: See FRI.14, 7:30 p.m. ‘Rent’: See WED.12, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘She Stoops to Conquer’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Barber of Seville’: See THU.13, 2 p.m. ‘The Musical of Musicals’: See WED.12, 7:30 p.m.

words Bread Loaf Readings: Lynn Freed lectures on “Travel and the Creative Impulse” in the morning, before Matthew Dickman, Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés and Ann Hood share passages in the late afternoon. Vikram Chandra and Arthur Size take the podium at dusk. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Writers Conference, Ripton, 9 a.m., 4:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5483. m

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Swim W/ Me Sexy, brown-eyed lady w/ dark curly hair & a slight British accent. You were at 3 Penny w/ your redheaded friend. We talked about East Africa & swimming in the Indian Ocean. I want to drown in your warm, brown skin. Will you swim w/ me? When: Saturday, August 1, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906195

Cat & Mouse on i89 You were driving a 3 series BMW. I was driving a silver Infiniti G35 coupe. I had fun; too bad you had to get off so soon. Let’s play again. When: Thursday, August 6, 2009. Where: between Burlington & Exit 12 on 89. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906223

Book of stamps, video return We two were in line at the post office & then, a few hours later, returned movies simultaneously. Was that a wedding ring? When: Thursday, August 6, 2009. Where: Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906208

Dinner at Splash Last August S, I might be a thousand miles away but still think of you often & how much I enjoyed your company for all of one quick month last year. You’re a beautiful woman & deserve to be happy. I still hope to return to VT, and will take you up on Air Hockey yet. N When: Saturday, August 9, 2008. Where: at the waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906221

Hey Lala! I think you’re quite attractive. Would you like to meet up for a drink? Let me know... When: Thursday, August 6, 2009. Where: around. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906207

One Cool Lady In a black dress. You were carrying Hannafords bags & you asked about the Riverside bus. You had a really marvelous Celtic knot tattooed on your shoulder. I think we might share a faith & you certainly intrigue me. Want to meetand-talk somewhere caffeinated? No strings. I had tan slacks & a dark-blue shirt w/ white squares. - QuirkyBard When: Saturday, August 8, 2009. Where: Cherry St. bus stop. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #906219 Peace of Wild Thing Calling out to PeaceofWildThing ... beep beep bloop beep beep. OK, so I don’t know Morse code. Saw your profile - it drew me in. Just had to reach out & say hi. Hi! To the one who sounds so very intriguing: Hope this message finds its way to you. One Long Trail venturer to another. Stargazing. When: Saturday, August 8, 2009. Where: Seven Days Personals. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906218 August 2006 Saw you in I Spy in Seven Days paper dated around July 20 week. I don’t know if I found the “one” that I never had a “Happy Ending” with, but if I did ... because yes, it has been about 3 years now, I, too, think of you. When: Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Where: Seven Days I Spy ad. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906217 Shelburne Farms Blonde Beauty You are intelligent, caring, compassionate, funny & beautiful. You are a good friend, a wonderful teacher & an amazing lover. Thanks for a great week in Vermont and know that I am looking forward to building our dreams together. I miss you already. When: Friday, July 31, 2009. Where: Shelburne. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906216 Heading west just past Cluse Walking out of the parking garage, east end of Cherry, to Penny Cluse for breakfast, I spy with my little eye a tall, attractive, Asian guy w/ a City Market bag. Met you for the first time in March while working. Flirting brightened the day. You said you work at Seventh Generation. We’re perfect strangers, but thinking of you fondly. When: Thursday, July 23, 2009. Where: Burlington on Cherry St. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #906215 GIRL AT SNEAKERS FRIDAY MORNING To the redheaded girl w/ a green Cape Cod shirt sitting outside at Sneakers on Friday morning. You caught my eye. Are you single? When: Friday, August 7, 2009. Where: Sneakers. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906214 beautiful funny smart listmaker Amy: I met you Thursday at the Up Top Tavern (?) in Vergennes, all too briefly. You are gorgeous & smart & funny and I want to take you out to dinner. I don’t fish anymore, but most of the rest of the list seems to mesh. - Eric When: Thursday, August 6, 2009. Where: Vergennes. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #906213 Hey Yourself Scout Finch Who needs computers & cars? Metal Messiah wants a shipyard. When: Saturday, July 11, 2009. Where: Wes. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906212 cute barista at speeder’s You served me a chai latte at Speeder’s on Pine St. I had on a yellow sweater & a nametag from work which (I hope) you kept looking at. I said I’d never been there before; you were telling me that it’s a woman-owned business. Want to go out for drinks? (You’re probably sick of coffee.) When: Sunday, July 5, 2009. Where: Speeder & Earl’s on Pine St. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906210

Easygoinggoingeasy I spied you on Two 2 Tango before I was ready. Unfortunately for me, now that I am ready, you are hiding. Please be in touch if you want to come out & play! When: Sunday, February 1, 2009. Where: Two 2 Tango. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906206 Colchester Point Rd. Jogger - What a hottie! On Wednesday evening I was walking w/ my friend (I’m the tall one) and you said ‘hi’ as you went by. You looked even better from behind when you passed us again in the other direction. Would love to see you again. When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Where: Colchester Point Rd. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906205 I LOVE YOU HELEN Baby, I am sorry for all I have put you through. I can’t breathe without you. You are my heart & soul. We are going to be okay. I am so blessed that you are my lady. My love will never fade. Let’s get our love back. I am FOREVER YOURS! When: Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Where: between the sheets. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906204 Cutie searching for North Union I was walking down North St. You approached me on your bike. You were looking for North Union. We figured it out together. Why didn’t I ask your name? I don’t know ... I should have. Hopefully you’re an I Spy reader. I’d love to show you around more. When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Where: North St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906203 the Bagel Market girl Every time I walk in, your smile catches my eye. You’re always very nice to me ... even though I always get the same thing. You’re really cute, I just haven’t found the breath to say anything. Maybe sometime we can meet outside of our professions & have a decent conversation? When: Sunday, August 2, 2009. Where: the Bagel Market in Essex Junc. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906202 Tuesday Central Beverage Essex You: man leaving counter at Central Beverage market in Essex Jct. I was girl in blue shirt & shorts. Then saw you in your black truck outside. I’ve run into you before?! Maybe Hannafords in Essex? Wondered if you are interested? You are quite attractive, I must say. LOL When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Where: Central Beverage, Essex Jct. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906201 Sun Moon & Stars The first thing I think of when I wake up & the last thing I think of before I fall asleep at night is you. My dreams show us together w/ our dogs & our dream home and we are very happy. Let’s make these dreams come true! When: Monday, August 3, 2009. Where: my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #906199

Parking Help & 1/2 Lounge I gave you parking directions even though you eventually didn’t really need them. Then we had a fun talk at the 1/2 Lounge. I enjoyed your smile & fun attitude. I really should have asked to hang out sometime right then & there ... guess I thought we would run into each other again. Up for another fun conversation? When: Friday, July 31, 2009. Where: Blue Bird Tavern & 1/2 Lounge. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906194 Dear John Martin Holland I met him two years ago now. If he’s still playing in Burlington, I’d like to write to him. I was never able to return to VT & he’s one of those I miss. I don’t suppose he reads I Spys, so any info would be helpful. When: Friday, July 27, 2007. Where: Church St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906193 Missing Aram I lay in bed listening to the silence, struck by the lack of you. I don’t hear your breathing; your heartbeating. I can’t creep into the secret curve of your body that I fit so well. I lay sleepless & longing; for your touch, smile, eyes. I hold my breath in anticipation of you. When: Sunday, August 2, 2009. Where: in our empty bed. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906192 Stone Soup Spinach and We both chose the same dish. You liked the beads I was wearing. I liked the warmth of your voice & a kind of mellow ripeness in your aura. You said you would have shared a table except your meal was a take-out. Let’s do it again, but not “to go” unless we both go to the same place. When: Saturday, August 1, 2009. Where: Stone Soup. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906191

i Spy... HOT LOCAL JOBS I picked up Seven Days to see what was going on this weekend. I usually check out Section B and look at the calendar and club dates. Sometimes I read the Personals and I Spys — but only for entertainment, really. I’m totally in a relationship already! I flipped further and found some really hot jobs. They looked like they were interested in me, but I wasn’t sure until I went online the next day. I found one hot prospect that was just posted that day and wasn’t even in the paper. Even though I’m spoken for, I couldn’t resist. It was a perfect match — what the hell! I emailed my stats and I’m waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I’m following @SevenDaysJobs on Twitter and subscribing to the RSS feed so I won’t miss out on any other opportunities. I wish I knew about all this before and I wouldn’t be stuck in my current situation. I know some friends who are looking, so I emailed them some of the new jobs I found on the Seven Days classifieds website. I’m still curious about my “match” though. Hit me back, will ya? I’d love to meet up sometime soon and tell you all about my qualifications. When: last week. Where: in Seven Days. You: Hot Job. Me: Curious and potentially available. #77777

Dear Mistress Maeve, My boyfriend of 2.5 years moved in with me a couple months ago. Things are going really well, and he makes me happy. I know I love and care deeply for him, but I am somehow convinced we are not in love when I see other couples who express more verbal affection toward one another. He rarely tells me he loves me (unless we are making love), and we don’t have any of that cliché romantic stuff in our relationship. I am torn because I feel like if I end it, I am throwing away a great relationship with potential for a future; however, I’m not being fulfilled in certain ways, and I’m longing for more. Sincerely, Confused and Heavy Hearted Dear C.A.H.H., For the most part, it sounds like you’re happy in your relationship and can see a future with this guy. The issues you’re having with how your guy expresses his love for you are not uncommon and may be resolvable with an honest conversation and some practice. Have a talk with your man about how you’re feeling. Ask him how he expresses love — you may find that, instead of saying, “I love you,” he shows you he loves you by warming up your car in the winter or rubbing your feet after a long day. At the same time, don’t be afraid to tell him how you prefer to be shown love. Let him know you’d like to hear those three little words more often. If he cares about you, he’ll try to oblige. When your relationship goes through major transitions — like moving in together — it’s only natural for your fears and reservations to rise to the surface. Just remember, people express love in a multitude of ways, and it’s not always with a dozen long-stemmed red roses. Too often, those “other couples” you reference are overcompensating for deeper problems with that “cliché romantic stuff.”

Love,

Bread wonderful Bread The Klinger’s bread in my cart at the Rutland Hannaford market caught your eye. You commented on it & said there was a variety Justin at OGE Beautiful lady in Borders that was really wonderful. It was late June or1x5-jobs-ispy.indd 12:11:16 PM You’re from1 N.C. & helped me 6/23/09 w/ camping You were a beautiful, light brown young woman early July. Do you remember? I wanted to ask gear. We talked dogs & past backpacking w/ medium-length, dark, curly hair wearing a to exchange names & numbers, but was too experiences. How’s puppy training going? blue/green/turquoise dress, sitting in a chair hesitant. I wish I had. Is it too late? When: Want to go for a hike? When: Sunday, July 5, in the magazine section, reading a book. I was Thursday, July 2, 2009. Where: Rutland, VT. 2009. Where: OGE. You: Man. Me: Woman. standing near you reading Newsweek, wearing You: Man. Me: Woman. u #906197 #906190 a black Ozomatli T-shirt. I would love to meet you. When: Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Where: Burgundy or Bordeaux? see you naked Borders. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906187 You work at Vermont College, go to the Black I see you, I know you have seen me; our Door quite often. I see you walking a big dog, windows face each other. I wanted to know RE: poet who can fish always looking cute in your skirts & boots. I’ve if we could ever meet ... or if we just love to I believe you may be talking about me. Where seen you w/ the same man lately ... taken? I tease each other. I am home alone most days. did you see me Thursday? When: Friday, July hope not. Care to share a bottle of red? When: Just stop by & you will not be disappointed. 31, 2009. Where: around?. You: Woman. Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Where: capital city. When: Saturday, August 1, 2009. Where: Me: Man. #906183 You: Woman. Me: Man. #906196 Berlin. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906189

Dark-haired Weather Man While leaving, I said to my friend, “Does it ever stop raining?!” You cleverly responded, “It didn’t rain yesterday.” I turned around looking into the eyes of a gorgeous darkhaired man. You drove away in a black BMW. I am the petite Asian in glasses. We should play when it doesn’t rain ;) When: Friday, July 31, 2009. Where: Price Chopper Williston Rd. You: Man. Me: Woman. #906182 Recycle North Beauty To the curly-haired, bright-eyed beauty who I crossed paths w/ in the corner of Recycle North: You made my day. I only wish I had had the nerve to ask you on a date right then & there. You bought a bunch of small starter plant pots. Please respond if the feeling was mutual. When: Friday, July 31, 2009. Where: Recycle North. You: Woman. Me: Man. #906181

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burlington city arts Drop-in: Tadpole Preschool: Sep. 8 - Dec. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Tuesday, Friday. Cost: $6/per parent/ child pair, $5 BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This popular drop-in program introduces your child (ages 1-5) to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social. Participants draw, work with clay, create collage, paint murals and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Fri Night Family Clay: Sep. 11 - Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $6/participant, $5 BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. Learn wheel and hand-building techniques at BCA’s clay studio. Make bowls, cups and amazing sculptures. Staff will give wheel and hand-building demonstrations throughout the evening. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want to keep something, you can bisque and glaze it for up to $3 per item. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Fri Night Teen Clay: Sep. 11 - Dec. 11, 7:30-10 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $6/participant, $5 BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Teens - bring your old clothes and some tunes and come create with clay. Staff will show you how to hand build or how to use the wheel. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want to keep something, you can bisque and glaze it for $3 per item. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in class card and get the 6th visit for free! Drop-in: Life Drawing: Mondays, Sept. 14 - Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class on Oct. 12. Cost: $8/session, $7/session for BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. This drop-in class is open to adults of all levels and facilitated by a BCA staff member and professional model. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary. *Purchase a drop-in card and get the 6th visit for free!

astrology Barbara Marciniak Channeling: August 14, 7-11 p.m., August 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $130/Friday evening & all day Saturday. Location: Helen Day Arts Center (Friday), private home (Saturday), 5 School St., Stowe. Info: Shaman’s Flame, Sarah Finlay/ Peter Clark, 802-253-7846, vermontpleiadian@gmail.com, www. shamansflame.com. Barbara Marciniak channels multidimensional entities from the Pleiadian star cluster. She also has a vast astrological knowledge, which informs her world view. During

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clay Ceramics at CCV: Classes start the week of Sept. 8. Location: CCV, Burlington. Classes in Ceramics I and II and Foundations of Sculpture, taught by well-known Vermont potters. Learn hand building, throwing on the wheel and clay sculpture in CCV’s large and well-equipped clay studio in downtown Burlington. Register now through August 28 at www.ccv.edu or by appointment, 802-865-4422.

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Burlington Taiko Classes: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-9994255, classes@burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20 p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.

fitness SHARKBITE. Join If You Dare!: Cost: $99/5 weeks, 10 classes, 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Location: SharkBite Fitness Boot Camps, Morse Drive & Healthy Living Green, Essex Junction & S. Burlington. Info: Scott Bevins, 802-233-3391, info@sharkbitevt. com, www.sharkbitevt.com. Enter the most innovative and challenging bootcamp in the area. Do you have the guts to finally get in shape? SharkBite will catapult you to new levels whether you’re new to exercise or a fitness freak. See web for promos & details.

herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security. Taught by Annie McCleary and George Lisi. Sundays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Summer Term: August 9, September 20 and October 4, 2009. Tuition $300. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC nondegree grants available. Primitive Skills: Shelter Water Fire Food (new program!) taught by Nicholas Neddo of Roots School. Sept. 5-6 and 19-20, 2009. Tuition $400. Nonrefundable deposit $50. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@wisdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOfTheHerbsSchool.com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times. Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

holistic health Frequencies of Freedom: Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $40/$100 sliding scale. Location: Coaching Center of Vermont, Inc., 1 Main St., Champlain Mill, Winooski. Info: Lea Belair, 802879-3454. Jana Shiloh is a talented homeopath and energy healer visiting us from Sedona, AZ. Create your own Emotional Essences using the amazing properties of “structured water.” Short meditations are involved, 15-30 minutes. Be part of this groundbreaking research! Space is limited, call to preregister.

jewelry Jewelry classes: Cost: $140/mo. Location: alchemie, 2 Howard St., A1, Burlington. Info: jane frank jewellerydesign, Jane Frank, 802-999-3242, info@janefrank.de, www.janefrank. de. Learn how to make your own jewelry with a German trained goldsmith in a fully equipped studio in town. You will learn basic techniques but also be able

to specialize for certain projects you choose. Capacity: 5 students. Monday mornings: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday nights: 6-8:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 10, 4 weeks. Tuesday mornings: 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday nights, 6-8:30 p.m., beginning Aug. 11, 4 weeks.

language French Classes this Fall: Cost: $225/10-week session. Location: Alliance-Francaise, Lake Champlain Region, #304 Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Micheline Tremblay, 802-497-0420, www.aflcr. org/classes.html. Alliance-Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region French School offers evening French classes at multiple levels taught by experienced teachers who are native French speakers. Four 10-week sessions run Sept. 14-Nov. 19. Classes meet 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuition: $225.00 due with registration/includes membership in AFLCR. SPANISH FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN: Cost: $155/10 1-hour classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 802-659-4181, spanishparavos@ gmail.com, www.spanishwaterburycenter.com. New fall Spanish class offerings. September 1-10: Rapid Spanish for Travelers. Beginning week of September 14 for 10 weeks: adult evening classes, Sunrise Spanish, Spanish for Seniors. Sign up together discount. Also private classes, tutoring, lessons for children. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult classes meet 7 days a week. Children’s classes resume on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-9518900, aikidovt.org. This non-competitive Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome! Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-660-4072, www.bjjusa. com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie. Classes for men, women and children. First class is free. Vermont Aikido: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-862-9785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment. Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself. Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage.

Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Rehab & Spa Massage Classes: Location: BodySoul Spa & School, 132 N. Main St., St. Albans. Info: BodySoul Spa & School , Hope Bockus, C.I.A.M.T, 802-524-9005, www.bodysoulmassageschool.com. A very popular 10-month rehab massage and bodywork course. Offering class times on Mondays (Start 9/7) or Sundays (Start 9/13). Pick your class day and additional electives. Specializing in training you for a career in rehab massage care. Filling up quickly. Call now. 524-9005.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, w w w.burlingtonshambhal ac tr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. WEEKLY MEDITATION RETREAT: Wed. nights at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15/class. Location: King Street Holistic Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Barry Weiss, 802-343-7265. Meditation is the most effective stress-reduction technique in the world today. And a retreat is the most essential next step in your spiritual progress. You’ve got to get away from it all and practice the art of sitting still - and watch the ripples unfold into your daily life.

music Burlington Community Choir: Sep. 9 - Dec. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $55/semester dues. Location: CCV, Burlington. Explore a variety of music including spirituals, traditional and contemporary folk songs, classical and world music. No auditions required; beginners and “shower singers” welcome! Non-credit workshop. Directed by Amity Baker. Register now through August 28 at www.ccv.edu or by appointment, 802-865-4422. Fundamentals of Singing: Sep. 8 - Dec. 15, 11:45-2:45 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Location: CCV, Burlington. An introduction to vocal technique, ensemble singing and musicianship for the beginning singer. Instructor, Amity Baker. Register now through August 28 at www.ccv.edu or by appointment, 802865-4422. Music Classes at CCV!: Classes start the week of Sept. 7. Location: CCV, Burlington. Classes include: Piano I, Guitar I, Introduction to Technology in Music and Introduction to Rock & Roll. Music classes cover a variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, pop, traditional and world music. Register now through August 28 at www.ccv.edu or by appointment, 802-865-4422.

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Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5,000/500-hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, scott@ elementsofhealing.net, www.elementsofhealing.net. This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element

Digital Photography Unleashed: Sep. 5-13. Cost: $35/5-hour class. Location: Plainfield Fire Station, 169 Main St., Plainfield. Info: Wings Photography, Bryan Pfeiffer, 802-4544640, bryan@wingsphotography.com, www.wingsphotography.com. Unlock the potential and creativity in you and your digital SLR or point-and-shoot camera. You’ll learn the inner meaning of those buttons and menus. And we’ll cover composition, exposure, field technique, digital editing and more. Three workshops (take any or all): Your Cam-

era Revealed, September 5; Basic Image Processing, September 13; PhotoShop and Elements, September 13. Bryan Pfeiffer of Wings Photography is a nature guide and published wildlife and landscape photographer.

pilates ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/ pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www. pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up. Natural Bodies Pilates: Discover the difference that true core strength makes for you in your life. See our full schedule of classes online, and call for special rates on packages and class cards. Call for a free half-hour consultation to come in, see the studio and find out how to get started. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from Burlington’s waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille@NaturalBodiesPilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates. com. Develop advanced body-mind awareness along with your articulate, strong and flexible body in a relaxed studio environment. Challenge your ability for coordination, flowing movement, and balance in small classes and private sessions. Join Pilates Mat and Reformer, Integrative Movement, Elements of Ballet classes, or try our 90-Minute Combination Studio class.

stand up paddleboarding Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Mon & Wed: 7-8 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs: noon1; Tues.: 5-6 p.m. and Wed. 6-7 p.m. Plus on your own schedule by appointment. Cost: $18/person per outing. Location: Lake Champlain, Burlington based, but will visit other waterways. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@stormboarding.com, www.stormboarding.com. Stand-up paddling is easy to learn, fun, beautiful and a great full-body workout. Outings focus on core strength, balance, flexibility, having fun and enjoying the lake. Weekends feature family events, exploration outings & race series. Custom outings available - great for families or visiting friends. Burlington based but mobile.

tai chi Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802864-7902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

visual arts Visual Art Classes at CCV: Classes start Sept. 8. Location: CCV, Burlington. More than 30 classes including Introduction to Studio Art, Drawing I and II, 2-D Design, Life Drawing I and II, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Paper Arts, Ceramics, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Color Theory, Watercolor, Book Arts, Art History, Photogra-

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phy I and II, Foundations of Sculpture, Printmaking and Stained Glass - taught by well-known Vermont artists. CCV offers a two-year program in Graphic Design and Visual Arts. Register now through August 28 at www.ccv.edu or by appointment, 802-865-4422.

wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.! 2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on bus line. No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612. Cambridge Village 2 BR Nice, over Post Office. Walk to stores. Ski at Smuggs. 30-40 minutes to Essex or Burlington. No pets. Gas heat. $695/ mo.+. Info: 802-863-8200.

yoga EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice. Vinyasa, AnusaraInspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/ kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/evoblog. The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/drop-in, $60/month (6 classes). Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802-9854406, www.shelburneathleticclub. com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates.

For Rent 1 BR + OFFICE/DR Stowe. New house, great location/views, near village, DW, gas fireplace, W/D, satellite TV, storage, parking, plowing, yard, NS/ pets. Required: Lease, refs., security. $850/mo. + utils. 617-512-7394. 1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $817/mo. 2-BR, $966/mo. 3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: 1 person makes less than $31,740/yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www. keenscrossing.com. Absolutely Beautiful 2 BR Gorgeous, 1 BA ( 2nd floor of duplex), walking distance to UVM/downtown. New kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, new BA w/ hickory cabinets, ceramic. HDWD throughout, W/D, nice yard w/ deck, off-street parking for at least 2 cars. $1475/mo. (not incl. utils., garbage/snow removal), $1475 sec. dep. Avail. Sept. 1. See www.aptburlington.com for pictures & more info. Info: Duncan Canpbell, 514-993-8610. Avail. Luxury Mallets Bay Avail. Oct. Spacious 3-BR. Garage. Yard. Master suite & BA. Dining, living, den, beach & mooring. Pool. $1900/mo. + utils. Refs. & dep. Discount possible. Info: 802-399-5821.

Cars/Trucks 1985 500 SEL Mercedes $500 Info: Gail, 802-324-2616. 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon 4WD. Always serviced. 143K. Just inspected. Auto., cruise, electric windows, etc. Must see. Everything works great. Body rust. Only $1500. 496-3927. 2000 Chevy S-10 truck 4WD Extended cab. Recently inspected, all maintenance done & paid for incl. tune up, oil change, etc. Good tires. 96K. 1 owner, no accidents. Trailer hitch up. Good truck. Call Kelly or Glenn at 985-9223. 2002 Saturn 4-dr. Rust & dent resistant, 37+ mpt highway, well-maintained car. Only selling because I can walk to work. Recently inspected for major defects by local mechanic. Info: 802-6589960. 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Clean, 3.5L, 245hp, V6 auto. ltd. slip w/ sport suspension & 17” alloy wheels, silver w/ black cloth, power S/M & HID xenon headlights. 92K. $8000/OBO. Info: 802-249-1261. 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD Loaded, leather, heated power seats, moonroof, multidisc, walnut steering wheel. 20 MPG. Really clean in and out. Highway miles. Retails over $16,000. Well maintained by dealer. Info: 802-7344303. 2005 scion XB Black, 5-spd., 39K, nice shape, 1 owner, incl. set of mounted snows & roof rack. $8900/ OBO. Info: 802-279-3436. 2006 Certified Fusion SE 4-cyl. auto. 30+ mpg! Classy dune pearl clearcoat ext., sueded tan cloth int. Like new! Only 16K & 6-yr./100K powertrain warranty! $16,495. Info: EJ Barrette and Sons, Inc., 802-8683327, www.barretteford.com. Auto Auction 3 Saturdays ea. month. Open to the public. Info: 802878-9200, THCAuction.com. Mitsuibishi 3000GT Beautiful, auto. Bright red sports car & nice ride! Please call after 5:30 p.m. & lv. msg. Info: Frank Naef, 802-879-1098.

Bristol 3-BR apt. in beautiful, convenient downtown Bristol. Incl. water, sewer, off-street reserved parking, storage unit. Tenant pays heat, electric. NS/pets. $775/mo. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: 802-453-4065. Burlington Close to Oakledge Park & Shelburne Rd. Lg. traditional 2-BR apt. Some HDWD, LR, great closets/ storage. Off-street parking. Yearly lease. NS/pets. $1095/mo. Avail. after 8/20. Info: 802-476-4071. Burlington Avail. now, 515 S. Union St., 4-BR lg. house, HDWD floors, fireplace, DR, 2-car garage, basement, full BA, 2 porches, W/D. $2200/mo. Avail. 9/1. 3- & 4-BR apts. & house. $1470-$2200/mo. No dogs. Info: 802862-7467. Burlington Vermont House. Avail. now. Downtown on Main St., 2-BR, 1.5-BA, W/D on site, parking, heat & A/C incl. 5th-floor corner unit w/ lake views. Small dog considered. $1600/ mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-8645200 ext. 229.

Colchester 3 br Heat Incl Great Mallets Bay location. Just renovated. 1 mile to lake/beach. 5 miles to downtown Burlington. New appliances & lg. W/D. 1+ acre private fenced lawn. Sept. 1. Info: 802-658-6622. Colchester 3-BR Home Ranch, 2-BA, 2 car, gas fireplace, HDWD floors, lg. fenced lot, new appliances, gas heat. Pet considered. NS. $1795/mo. Info: kpepperfl@gmail.com. Colchester 4-BR house 1.5-BA, Pergo flooring, W/D hookups, house renovated in 2004. NS/pets. Garbage/snow removal incl. Avail. 9/1 or sooner. $1350/mo. + utils. Info: 802-324-6446. Colchester: Private Beach Overlake Dr: 4-BR, 3.5-BA, 3800 sq.ft. contemporary in private lakeshore community. Fantastic views, garage, master suite, fireplace, finished basement. Available Sept. 1; 1 year. $2400/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-8469568, rentals@hickokandboardman. com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. Downtown Burlington Condo Nice, great location, central heat & A/C, many extras, lg. closets, HDWD, easy secure access, scenic city views. Clean & quiet building. Info: HandyManDan, Daniel McCarthy, 802-8640799, handymandanvt@hotmail.com. Downtown: Monroe St. Cozy 1 BR, 1 BA in owner-occupied duplex. To come: new siding & windows. Kitchen w/ W/D. Pet negotiable. 1 parking; Avail now; 1 year. $875/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www. HickokandBoardman.com. E. Charlotte on 40 Acres Spacious contemporary, 3500 sq.ft., 3-car garage, sunroom, DR, master BA, family BA, powder room, den, 2 BRs all on main level. Lower Level has 3 BRs, kitchenette, 2 full BAs & 2 living areas & storage/utility rooms. Lg. patio. Balcony off master BR. Deck off sunporch, W/D incl., HDWD/berber, private & serene setting, meadows, 40 acres. Super layout for an extended family, au-pair, in-law or guest accommodation. Tenant responsible for utils., trash, lawncare, snow removal. Water softener. Info: Astra Apartments, Andrea Tieso, 802-864-9282, www.astra383.com. Elegant 3-BR On convenient Dorset St. location. Brand new carpets & appliances, A/C, natural gas heat incl. Private setting. $1600/mo. No dogs. Info: Gisela, 802-864-9869.

Burlington 2-BR, close to downtown/UVM. Quiet neighborhood. 1 parking space. $1100/mo. incl. utils. Info: 802-863-7110.

HUNTINGTON 1 BR BROOKSIDE Spacious, winterized, unfurnished w/ woodstove, Rinnai & Empire heaters, sauna, loft, swimming holes, outdoor electric hot tub hookup; DSL, satellite TV avail. Next to hike/ski/Catamount trails on Camel’s Hump Rd. Burlington not far. Pet possible. 6-mo. lease starts Nov. 1. $1000/mo.+ Info: 518-817-7164.

Burlington Avail. June 1. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in Hill Section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, highend kitchen, quiet safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/pets. Refs. req. $3000/mo. Info: 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast.net.

Jeffersonville/Smuggler’s Notch. 2-BR, 2 full BA townhouse. Fireplace, kitchen, tracking lights, all appliances. Extra storage in basement, gas heat. Walking distance to ski slope. $800/mo. + utils. 802-879-6709, 802578-8980.

Burlington 3-BR w/ nice open deck, new paint/flooring. Lg. eat-in kitchen. Excellent parking. NS/pets. Avail. now. $1650/mo. Info: 802-598-8782.

Ledgewood Condo For Rent Lg. sunny 2 BR w/ bonus room, patio, pool, tennis, on-site W/D, propane heat, new carpet/windows. Quiet, private, 5 mins. to lake, bike path. Near shopping/interstate. NS/pets. 1-yr. lease. $1300/mo. & sec. dep. Credit check & refs. Avail. Sept. 1. Lv. msg. Info: 802-897-2630.

Burlington Colchester Ave. 3-BR. Parking, W/D. No dogs. Avail now. $1185/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco. com. Burlington near UVM Spacious top-floor 2-BR apt. w/ HW & 1 parking space. Avail. Aug. 26. NS/pets, refs., deposit, 12-mo. lease. $1100/mo. 802-457-4325. Burlington, Colchester Ave 2-BR apts. Avail. 8/1. 1 apt. avail. now. Clean, convenient to UVM/hospital. Heat, HW, trash, off-street parking incl. On bus line. NS/pets. Dep. yr. lease. $1000-$1150/mo. 1-BR apt., $800/mo. Info: 802-985-4196. Burlington, Lg. 2-BR Front deck, W/D, 3-season porch, private backyard, parking, walk to downtown. NS. Avail. Sept. 1. $1000/mo. + utils. Info: 802-999-6631. Burlington, North Ave. Avail. now. 2-BR, parking, hookups, no dogs. $875/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. Burlington/Winooski Roommates

Lg. 4-BR in Winooski Avail. Sept. 1. Quiet neighborhood, near UVM, SMC, FAHC, on bus line, fenced yard, HW, WD, off-street parking. $1400/mo. +. NS/dogs. Info: 802-238-6161. Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com. Old North End: 2-BR apt. Avail. Sept. 1: Spacious, $1100/mo. + utils. (gas heat). 5 rooms, wood floors/trim, deck, off-street parking. NS/pets, walk downtown. Nice landlady. Kim, 802-658-6852.

Panton Private 2-BR, 2-BA 38-acre country estate. Great room, formal DR, 3 porches, pond, hiking, ski trails. Immediate occupancy possible. $1900/ mo. + utils. Info: 800-639-8052. S. BURLINGTON: 2500 Sq.Ft. Beacon St.: Mayfair Park single-family-style duplex. 4 BR, 1.5 BA, all new paint, flooring, appliances. Great condition, 2-car garage, yard. Sept. 1; 1 yr. $1650/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com. S. Burlington Treetop condominium, 2-BR, natural gas, carport, W/D hookups, tennis, pool. NS/pets. $1100/mo. + utils. Refs. req. Avail. now. Info: 802-985-8564.

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Scenic Monkton 1-BR Efficient 975 sq.ft. U-shape kitchen, HW, tile, W/D hookup, plenty yard area, parking. Plowing/mowing incl. Avail. Sept. 1. Very low heating costs, sunsets, storage. Lease. Info: Dolores, 802-9896408, petedoe@gmavt.net. Shelburne 2-BR Apt. Country setting, upstairs, NS/dogs, incl. heat, rubbish & plowing. Call 802-985-0727. $875/mo. + sec. dep. Avail. Sept. 1 or later. Info: Kathy Streeter, 802-9850727. Sunny Condo for Rent Quiet S.Burlington neighborhood, fully furnished, covered porch, pool & tennis courts, carport, 2 BRs, 1 BA, W/D. $1400/mo. + utils., 1st, last & security. 802-846-7868.

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Taft Corners Williston $1200/ mo. + utils. 3-BR, 1-BA single family home. LR, EIK, 2-car garage, fenced backyard, basement. Close to IBM & shopping area. 1st month’s rent & 2x5c-Brickhouse071509.indd 1 $1500 sec. dep. due at lease signing. Pets negotiable. NS. By appt. only. Info: 480-370-1565, home4rentvt@ 1st Time Homebuyer Special Own hotmail.com. this great little renovated 2 BR on

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UNFURNISHED APT. ESSEX JCT Spacious 1 BR, bright, clean, carpeted & well maintained in quiet residential area. Central to shops, library, bus. Snow & garbage removal incl. NS/ pets. Lease, 1st month’s rent & sec. dep. required. $865/mo. + utils. 802864-4645. Upper Maple St. 2 apts. Clean, quiet, bright, parking, private yard, heat, W/D. 2nd-floor efficiency w/ common BA. $650/mo. $675/mo. w/ deck. NS/ pets. Refs. Info: 802-658-8056, Studio404@comcast.net. WINOOSKI 2 BR, 2ND FLOOR Apt. Gas heat, off-street parking, small porch, near bus line, attic for storage, $950/ mo. + utils. & sec. dep., 1-yr. lease. NS. Info: 802-655-4150, drobe95494@aol. com. WINOOSKI Sunny & Airy Apt! 1 mile from campus. Great location! Lg. yard. Screened-in porch. HDWD. 2 BRs. Lots of charm. Bright, huge kitchen w/ gas stove. $900/mo. 802-310-4611.

Waterbury Village House Small 3 BR near state offices, stores, etc. Easy commute to Burlington, Montpelier, skiing. Low utility costs. Pets OK. NS. $975/mo. + security. 802-224-6514, lv. msg. Williston 2-BR, lower level of quiet owner-occupied 3 story building. Open floor plan w/ lots of storage. Carpeted. Very bright. Central vac, patio, lg. BA w/ closet & W/D hookups. Natural Rinnai heater. NS/pets. $1000/mo. + utils. Info: 802-878-2239. Winooski 4-BR apt. 1st floor of duplex. Front porch, yard, off-street parking, basement, W/D. $1400/mo. + utils. Avail. Sept. 1. 802-660-1808 or 802-863-0157. Winooski Downtown 1-BR apt., upstairs. Gas heat, parking for one car. 1 cat OK. $700/mo. + utils. & $700 sec. dep. 1-yr. lease. Info: 802-635-1220, 802-343-9315. Winooski Great Location This apt. is located near all colleges & hospitals. Incl. 2 floors of living, deck, W/D hookups, garbage, water, parking. Aug. 15. Info: Timothy Hooks, 802316-1912. Winooski Lafountain St. Charming, clean 2-BR apt. in nice neighborhood. Easy drive or bike ride to Burlington. Upstairs & downstairs. Gas heat, offstreet parking, sm. front porch. NS/ pets. $1050/mo. + utils. Great deal for price. Damage dep. 1-yr. lease. Avail. 9/1. Info: 802-655-3236. Winooski LeClair St. Avail. Sept. 1. 1 BR. $700/mo. Parking. 2nd floor. Quiet neighborhood. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www. nevilleco.com. Winooski Rent House/To Own Rent or rent to own, new carpets in 4 BRs, HDWD/tile flooring, lg. kitchen, parking, full basement, W/D hookups, $1700/mo. + utils., deposit, refs., credit check. Info: 802-734-1050.

the South End of Burlington. Part of a 3-unit association, fees incl. snow, garbage, lawn care, water, sewer. Incl. plenty of off-street parking & an oversized 1-car garage. Nice basement. $209,900. Call Chris von Trapp, 802-846-9525, or email Chris@ChrisvonTrapp.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www.ChrisvonTrapp.com. 1st time home buyers You’re going to be pleasantly surprised at how comfortable & roomy this lovely totally renovated home feels. Just outside of Waterbury Village. Info: New England Landmark Realty, 866-324-2427, lynntaylor@nelandmark.com, newenglandlandmarkrealty.com. 1st time home buyers Classic Village home in popular neighborhood, close to the park, library & village center. Inviting floor plan w/ spacious kitchen, HDWD floors & covered porch. Info: New England Landmark Realty, 866-324-2427, lynntaylor@nelandmark.com, newenglandlandmarkrealty.com. Building Lots! Permitted, w/ lake access. Wooded & hilly w/ nice area for proposed home site. Option to purchase 3 +/- adjacent acres w/ lakefront & seasonal cottage & part of very cool hanging bridge. Call today! $125,000. Call Sheila Jacobs, 802-846-9516, or email SJacobs@HickokandBoardman. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www.hickokandboardman.com. Burlington Condo Walk to restaurants, shopping & schools from this 1-BR, 1-BA top-floor flat w/ sunny, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, kitchen w/ upgraded counters & appliances, lots of storage, secure entrance in historic building & off-street parking. $199,900. Call Geri Reilly, 802-8626677, or email Geri@BuyVTRealEstate. com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www.buyvtrealestate.com. Great Burlington Location This updated 2-BR condo is located midway between Church St. & UVM & overlooks the rooftops of Burlington w/ seasonal lake & mountain views. Newer windows & appliances, laminate flooring & off-street parking. $164,900. Call Marybeth Rust, 802-846-9566, or email Marybeth@HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, 802-846-9566, www.hickokandboardman.com. Hinesburg 2000 mobile home, Mountain View Park, 119 Patricia Place. 3-BR, 1-NA, home in nice condition. New tub & shower, nice deck. $38,000. Info: 802-734-4716, 315-412-4560. Like to Entertain? You will love this 3 -BR spacious S. Burlington townhome w/ an open concept living area, sumptuous master suite w/ dream closet, some HDWD & delightful dining terrace. Everything about this unit will exceed your expectations. $336,000. Call Nancy Desany, 802-846-9540, or email Destiny@HickokandBoardman.

com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & 8/11/09 10:36:00 AM Boardman Realty, www.VermontTrademarkHomes.com. Riverfront Views! Affordable, on the water! 1994 mobile home on owned land w/ terrific outdoor seating area. New financing options may be avail. New furnace, refrigerator, stove & water heater in last 2 years. Check it out! $124,900. Call Sheila Jacobs, 802-846-9516, or email SJacobs@HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www.hickokandboardman.com. Riverview, Richmond 2-BR mobile home, very nice, HDWD floor LR, eatin kitchen, 2-door refrigerator, cathedral ceiling, gas heat, deck, shed. Financing possible. Sale after divorce. $30,500. Info: 802-253-8841. Sustainable Cottage Living Beautiful. Affordable. kirbycottages.com. New S. Burlington single-family cottages w/ super-insulation, attention to detail, quality finishes on shared landscaped common. Marketed by Infill Realty, 802-338-5552. Updated 2-BR Condo Well-kept 1stfloor end unit. Updates to flooring, paint, windows, front door. Great back deck facing the woods. Near the bus stop. W/D incl. $153,800. Call Sheila Jacobs, 802-846-9516, or email SJacobs@HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, www.hickokandboardman.com. Urban Loft Living The Hinds Lofts are located at 161 St. Paul St. in downtown Burlington, 1 block to Main St., 2 blocks to the Church Street Marketplace. The historic brick exterior has been completely restored, & the interior has been completely transformed into 15 fabulous residential lofts. Lofts range in size from 710-1344 sq.ft. & feature studio, 1- & 2-BR open floor plans. Living at The Hinds Lofts offers a modern lobby entrance, state of the art security entrance system, elevator service, & a common roof top lounge & deck for amazing views & sunsets. Interiors feature HDWD, ceiling heights up to 11 ft., huge windows, kitchen islands, walk-in closets & master BR suites. Interior finishes are sleek & modern. Stylish kitchens feature granite counters, premium HDWD cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & polished hardware. Project is 95% sold! Only 1 loft left! Price reduced! Open House Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Call Heidi Tappan, Redstone, www.thehindslofts. com, 802-658-7400 x20.

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Spacious home on cul-de-sac, over 4,000 SF of finished living space with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths! Bright southern exposure in family room & kitchen. Beautifully finished lower level with large family room, exercise room, 3/4 bath, wine cellar & wet bar. $669,000.

Tastefully upgraded Westlake Condo. End unit with south & west exposure with year-round lake views. Larger master than most! Very contemporary urban flair! Baths with beautiful finishes & upgrades. Bamboo hardwood floors. Bedrooms overlook gardens. $595,000

Very nice home featuring beautiful hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and open to the family room. Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fantastic media room with walk-out. $424,900

Four spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, central air, 2 baths, one brand new! New kitchen opens to family room with fireplace and built-ins. 2 bonus rooms on lower level, one with fabulous sauna! Quiet cul-de-sac location. Fairly private backyard. $459,000.

Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVT.com

Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com

Call brian boardman Coldwell banker Hickok & boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.brianboardmanvt.com

Call Brian Boardman Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9510 www.BrianBoardmanVt.com

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This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Williston Contemporary features many recent upgrades, cathedral ceiling, hardwood and tile floors, and a fabulous 4-car heated garage/workshop. $324,000

Step through the door of this lovely Charlotte home and you will appreciate all its amenities including a fabulous updated kitchen, new master bath, heated sunroom, 4 bedrooms, double-sided fireplace, blue stone patio, 2 car garage and so much more. $333,900

This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit has an abundance of light throughout, cathedral ceilings and a fantastic loft perfect for work or play! Private backyard, pool and tennis, are just a few of the benefits of convenient condo living! $175,000

This delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch in Burlington has so much to offer! Fresh paint, hardwood and tile throughout, spacious screened-in sunroom and newer roof are just a handful of the wonderful features. Close to busline and bikepath! $232,500

Call Marybeth Rust Coldwell banker Hickok & boardman Realty 802-846-9566 www.Hickokandboardman.com

Call Marybeth Rust Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9566 www.HickokandBoardman.com

call edie brodsky coldwell banker hickok & boardman realty 802-846-9532 edie@hickokandboardman.com

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If this affordable two bedroom Condo doesn’t stimulate you to take a look, I don’t know what will. Two bedroom Townhouse layout with newer appliances, gas stove in living room and attached carport. Buy this condo and collect that $8,000 tax credit. $159,000

Williston L Ranch offers spacious living areas with all the modern conveniences - sunroom with grand view, living room with fireplace, family room with soapstone woodstove. 5 minutes to I-89 and shopping. A nice mix of features. $20,000 Buyer Credit. $395,000

Affordable 1 1/2 story home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. 1100 sq. ft. of living space. Eat-in kitchen. Master on main level. Family room. 1st floor office space. Enclosed porch and side deck. Convenient location. Close to bus line. Just Reduced! $155,000

Quaint nearly new Milton Colonial provides perfect setting for years of wonderful memories! Special touches include the master suite, 1st floor study, over 1 acre parcel with private yard. Unfinished walkout basement is ready for your imagination. $279,000

Call Chris Von trapp Coldwell banker hickok & boardman realty (802) 846-9525 www.Chrisvontrapp.com

CAll miChAel gAnnett Coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty (802) 846-9508 www.BurlingtonVermonthomes.com

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Hillside ranch on 12 acres. Open floor plan -- nice views! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Pine & birch flooring throughout! 400 sq ft mother-in-law apartment with 1 bedroom & 1 bath. On the Hinesburg/Monkton border, easy commute! $255,000.

Just Perfect! 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape style home on 10 acres--perfect for country living, yet close to everything. Built in 2005 this home offers open living space, cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace & finished basement. $297,000.

Great village home with many wonderful features. Formal dining room, living room, and a parlor. 3 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Screened front porch and enclosed back porch. All on a large lot with small barn. $210,000.

Call Greentree Real Estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com

Call greentree real estate 802-482-5232 www.vermontgreentree.com

BURL. HOUSEMATE WANTED Looking for quiet, female professional to share beautiful, bright apt. 5 minutes from Burlington, 2 minutes from I-89. 1 lg. BR, all utils., parking incl. Everything remodeled! Info: 802-238-0705, rjmiller1000@yahoo.com. Burl home in new north end Furnished lg. rm. Grad student/professional only. Share 7-room home, 2 full BA, W/D, parking, NS, quiet & peaceful environment. Avail. Sept. 1. $600/mo. incl. utils. Info: Judy Sherry, 802-578-2722.

Burlington 68A S. Willard St. FurBurlington/Winooski Roommates Downtown Burl. Roommate FeGrntree-monkton2-072909.indd 1 7/27/09Grntree-vergennes-081209.indd 5:33:10 PM 1 nished lg. room & basement room. wanted to share lg. furnished house. male NS professional/grad student for Graduate student/professional preAll utils. incl.! 2.5-BA, W/D, parking, Sept. 1. Spacious apt., 2 floors/BRs, ferred. 1.5-BA, W/D, kitchen, parking. on busline. No pets. Rent individually W/D, backyard, close to waterfront, NS. Artistic & intellectual environor w/ friends. Year lease or summer $490/mo. + utils., must be pet & plant ment. $530-600/mo. incl. utils. 802sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + friendly. Info: 802-922-2602. 660-7172 or 802-598-7423. dep. Info: 802-863-9612. For 3+BR Wicked cute house in New

Burlington NNE Condo 1-BR avail. in 2-BR condo. Quiet building in Valade Park. Avail. Aug. 15 or Sept. 1. $600/ mo. + utils. Info: 802-318-6404.

Charlotte Female wanted for village apt. Pets negotiable. Avail. Oct. 1. $800/mo. incl. parking, W/D, all utils. (except phone). Dep. req. Donna, 4254168, lv. msg.

North End. 2 working professionals seeking a 3rd housemate. Off-street parking + garage. W/D in basement. Avail. Sept. 1. Info: Stanley Selig, 802-233-5564, plumbson54@myfairpoint.net.

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Free 8/10/09 Rent,Redstone-072209.indd Free Utils. 6:11:41 PM Share a 11-BR apt. at no cost w/ male. Convenient location in Winooski. Lg. kitchen. Plenty of parking. Info: 802-6589999-233. In Winooski, roommate 1 clean, quiet, NS, ND to share cottage-like house duties w/ female, 2 cats. $500/ mo. incl. utils., cable, wireless internet (phone not incl.). 2-week deposit required. May exchange garden work for some of the rent Avail. Aug. 15. Info: 802-578-8393.

Jericho A country home, dog 11:50:09 friend- AM 7/20/09 ly, NS. Private bed, bath, garage. Utils. incl. Avail. now. $600/mo. Info: 802-899-3219. Jericho Homeshare W/ Utils Wellkept home w/ 3 spare rooms. Single mid-age male seeks housemate. Power, heat, cable, Internet, parking, W/D incl. Deck. $650/mo. 802-899-2654.

SEVEN DAYS | august 12-19, 2009 | classifieds 29B Monkton FarmHouse Lg.e rooms, W/D, master BA, cathedral ceilings. 20 acres. 19 miles to Kennedy Dr. Barn, garden space, etc. Amenities/utils. incl. Horses & pets OK. $450/mo. Info: 802-453-3457.

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Land Underhill Building Lots All state & local permits in place. Town water, power, phone & natural gas to lots. Southern exposure w/ Adirondack views. $149,000. Info: 802-899-4737, 802-899-2511.

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HOT TUB Spa - 2009 model Loaded Gardener For Hire 30+ yrs. experiw/ jets & horsepower, ozonator, cover, ence in design, installation, mainteinsulated & efficient. Under full war7/27/09 week. 1:43:15 PM nance. For hire by hour, project, ranty, never used. Retails $4495. Sell Own tools & truck. Refs. avail. Info: $2800. 802-734-0788. Vermont Gardenscapes, 802-879-3879,

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Massage Therapy Space Professional office space available for a massage therapist in a busy, wellness-oriented family chiropractic office located minutes from Smuggler’s Notch. Space is clean & bright, w/ storage. Looking for motivated individuals ready to build their massage practices. Info: Family First Chiropractic, Angelo Marinakis, 802-644-2260, www.cambrdigevtchiro.com.

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Kid’s Furniture - NEW Kid’s furniture, new in boxes. Solid wood. Crib, 3 in 2, $345. Bunk bed w/ ladder, $350. Twin bed w/ trundle, $450. Twin mattress, $105. Nighstand, $95. 802-735-3431.

Bands/ Musicians Attn: Professor Doomsday International Shadow Government requests use of your talents. Contact hexdump2009@gmail.com for campaign parameters.

Mattress & Box - NEW Therapedic Euro Top w/ warranty. Never used, new. Sell $275. 802-735-3431.

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Mattress Sets - Brand New 100% new. 20 twin sets from $89-499, 20 full sets from $135-499, 20 queen sets from $144-549, 20 king sets from $290-899. 350 sets in stock ready for pickup or delivery! Info: Underpriced Mattress Warehouse Co., 802-846-7622.

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Memory Foam Mattress Visco w/ allergen-resistant cover. Warranty incl., still in plastic, never used. Twin $350, full $450, queen $550, king $675. 802598-0316. Memory Foam Mattress - New Super high quality, all sizes, all new, all in stock. Twin mattress from $235, full from $344, queen from $390, king from $490. Info: Underpriced Mattress Warehouse Co., 802-846-7622. White Leather Couch Natuzzi. Mint condition. $400. Info: 802-922-7766.

Garage/Estate Sales Estate & 50 yr. Collection Underhill Ctr., 123 Beartown Rd. off Pleasant Valley, Aug. 14-16 & Aug. 21-23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blue Willow, cut, Depression, painted dishes, dolls, press back chairs, side by side, wardrobe, kiln, tools, more. Garage Sale - Mallets Bay Household, multitude of items, check out the deals this coming weekend! Info: 802-878-4517. Shelburne Garage Sale Multifamily. Antiques, household items, caste iron woodstove, games, puzzles, patio umbrella & stand, outdoor furniture, Sony TV, misc. electronics, more. Sat, Aug. 15, & Sun., Aug. 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 35 Ravine Court (near Kwiniaska Golf Course). Yard Sale at VT Zen Center Visit us for 4th Annual Open House & Yard Sale. Tour the beautiful Zen gardens and the center’s interior. Yard sale items to incl. canoe, multicultural art pieces, pottery, antiques, homemade baked goods, tools, household items, books, children’s educational materials, much more. All proceeds go to benefit the Vermont Zen Center. Part of the Annual Shelburne Day celebration. Sat., Aug. 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m., 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne.

Pets

Bass Guitar Lessons For all levels/styles. Learn technique, theory, songs, ear training, slap-bass. Years of teaching/playing experience. “...one of the most highly sought-after session & touring bass guitarists in the country...” -Northeast Performer Magazine. Info: Bass Lessons with Aram, Aram Bedrosian, 802-598-8861, info@ arambedrosian.com, www.arambedrosian.com. Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@stevehadeka.com. Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@myfairpoint. net, www.rickbelford.com. Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. Info: 802-655-5800, www. guitarschoolofvermont.com. Guitar instruction All styles/levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802862-7696, www.paulasbell.com. Voice Lessons Indiana University & Chicago Lyric Opera alumnus. Info: 802-598-1190.

Studio/ Rehearsal CD Mastering ACMastering w/ Adrian Carr, NYC mastering engineer w/ Grammy nominations & new worldclass Montreal facility. This mo. offering free mastering samples from your mixes. Attended/unattended sessions. Info: AC Mastering, 800-335-9103, adrian@acmastering.com, www.acmastering.com.

2 AKC Reg. Black Labs 20 months, neutered/spade, crate trained, novice level rally, tracking & agility. Info: Marian, 802-922-5880.

Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802859-8966. Cash For Records & Stereos LPs, 45 RPMs, stereos, concert posters, music memorabilia, instruments. Convenient drop-offs in Montpelier (State St.) & Burlington (corner of Church & Bank). Buy/sell/trade. Info: Burlington Records & Riverwalk Records, 802-2233334, saiddone@hotmail.com, www. BurlingtonRecords.com.

For Sale Male Models Wanted You: 18-25 years old, nice look, hard body, willing to pose nude. Interested in creating art. Info: 802-999-6219.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER List your property here! 30 words + photo. Contact Ashley 864-5684, fsbo@sevendaysvt.com

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UPDATED CLASSIC FARMHOUSE

2-3 BR ranch. New efficient hot water boiler in 2008. Newer kitchen and bath, hardwood floors, HUGE fenced yard, attached garage, Ethan Allen Park, K-8 schools just around the corner. $218,000 at 27 Charity Street. Info: 865-1778.

Fairfax. Tastefully updated farmhouse. Wonderful pastoral views. Custom kitchen. Handcrafted maple cabinets, slate countertops. Attached studio; ideal work space or convert to income producing separate living space. $239,900. 802-310-4427, http://sites.google. com/site/fairfaxvermontfarmhouse/ Home.

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GRAND ISLE LAkEfRoNt 3-BR, 2.5 BA on private dead end road, 2616 sq.ft. contemporary home, deck off sunroom incl. Spa-hot tub, full basement, attached garage, lots of room for entertaining! Direct lakefront, boat ramp, docks. $575,000. 802-372-4131.

Owner Financing—cOlchester

10:08:36 AM Lowest priced South Cove8/11/09 home &FSBO-BKerr080509.indd owner financing! Not a cookie cutter home – wonderful contemporary with flexible floor plan. 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, association beach, many updates, mooring, near bike path & shopping. Owner/Broker. $549,900. 802-355-7453.

4:01:18 PM Opportunity knocks to buy7/29/09 this FSBO-DTurner080509.indd move in ready 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage home. ½ acre lot, HW floors, gas FP, new appliances, new carpet/ flooring, family room & more. Close to bike path, shopping & elementary. Owner/Broker. $224,900. 802-3557453.

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8:27:30 AM Walking distance to Church8/4/09 St., UVM, and Fletcher Allen. A charming 2-BR, 1-BA condo in an 1860s mansion with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. A must see! $255,000. Call Karl at 608-628-0718.

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FSBO-KPepperBurlington-080509.indd 8/4/09 FSBO-KPepper1-081209.indd 10:20:22 AM 1 2-BR condo at Indian Creek, S.1 Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous location

close to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ recent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info. & photos. $219,500. 802-484-7213.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On August 6, 2009, Harbor Heights Homeowners Association, filed application #4C0526-12A for a project generally described as: construction of a reinforced access lane and turnaround to the stormwater treatment facility. The project is located on Harbor View Road in the City of South Burlington, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the South Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before August 24, 2009, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria 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 interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to conven-

ing a hearing, the District Commission Winooski, and the office listed below. must determine that substantive issues 6/22/09 FSBO-PHanson081209.indd 10:30:01The AMapplication and 1proposed permit requiring a hearing have been raised. may also be viewed on the Natural Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb. will not be prepared unless the Comstate.vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 mission holds a public hearing. Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which No hearing will be held unless, on or you are going to need accommodation, before August 25, 2009, a party notiplease notify us by August 24, 2009. fies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of Parties entitled to participate are the evidence at a hearing or the commisMunicipality, the Municipal Planning sion sets the matter for hearing on its Commission, the Regional Planning own motion. Any hearing request shall Commission, adjoining property ownbe in writing to the address below, ers, other interested persons granted shall state the criteria or subcriteria party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. at issue, why a hearing is required § 6085(c). Non-party participants and what additional evidence will be may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. presented at the hearing. Any hearing § 6085(c)(5). request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this submitting a request for a hearing, 7th day of August, 2009. please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below By/s/ Peter E. Keibel for more information. Prior to convenPeter E. Keibel ing a hearing, the District Commission Natural Resources Board must determine that substantive issues District #4 Coordinator requiring a hearing have been raised. 111 West Street Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Essex Junction, VT 05452 will not be prepared unless the ComT/ 802-879-5658 mission holds a public hearing. E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On July 13, 2009, NyNex Mobile Limited Partnership 1 and Cellco Partnership both d/b/a Verizon wireless and Catamount/Harbour LLC, filed application #4C0469-4 for a project generally described as: the construction of 107’ pseudo-tree monopole tower with up to 15 panel antennas in three sectors centered at 98’ agl, including PCS (71” x 5.5” x 5.8”), deep cellular (72” x 10” x 8.5”) and 700 MHZ (71” x 11.2” x 4.5”) antennas, a 12’ x 30’ equipment shelter, 250 lf site access drive and chain link fence. The project is located on Route 7/Shelburne Road in the Town of Shelburne, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Shelburne Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street,

Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by August 25, 2009. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 23rd day of July 2009. By/s/Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us

8/11/09 FSBO-KScherrer072209.indd 3 bedroom, 3 bath 9-yr-old house10:39:54 AM in Burlington’s South End. Active (photovoltaic, water) and passive solar, tight construction, low-e windows, 5-star rating. Open design. Huge attic. 1-car garage. $449,900. 802-863-2014.

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Commission, the Regional Planning ACT 250 NOTICE Commission, adjoining property owners MINOR APPLICATION 8/10/09FSBO-TBass072909.indd 6:17:02 PM 1 and other persons to the extent they 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 have a particularized interest that may On July 28, 2009, LNP, Inc. and John be affected by the proposed project Belter, filed application #4C0643-26 for under the 10 criteria. Non-party para project generally described as: ticipants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). construct a 26,2820 sf. office building on lots #39 & #40 of the Ethan Allen Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this Farms Subdivision and transfer 19 peak 5th day of August , 2009. hour trips from Phase II to Phase III. The project is located on Commerce By/s/ Peter E. Keibel Avenue in the City of South Burlington, Peter E. Keibel Vermont. Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator The District 4 Environmental Commis111 West Street sion will review this application under Essex Junction, VT 05452 Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed T/ 802-879-5658 permit are available for review at the E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us South Burlington Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Commission located at 110 West Canal BOARD Street, Winooski, and the office listed Public Hearing Notice – September 1, below. The application and proposed 2009 permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site The Burlington Development Review (www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup) by clicking Board will hold a public hearing on on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “EnTuesday, September 1, 2009 at tire Database,” and entering the case 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City number above. Hall to consider the following applications: No hearing will be held unless, on or before August 25, 2009, a party noti1. 09-775AP; 15-17 Weston Street (RL, fies the District Commission of an issue Ward 1) Philip Irwin Aaron Trustee – or issues requiring the presentation of Keith s. Aaron evidence at a hearing or the commisWeston Street Trust sion sets the matter for hearing on its Appeal of Notice of Violation with own motion. Any hearing request shall regards to parking. be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria Plans may be viewed in the Planning at issue, why a hearing is required and Zoning office, (City Hall, First and what additional evidence will be Floor, 149 Church Street, presented at the hearing. Any hearing Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 request by an adjoining property owner a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to David White, AICP, Director of Planning submitting a request for a hearing, and Zoning please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below Individuals who require special arrangefor more information. Prior to convenments to participate are encouraged to ing a hearing, the District Commission contact the Department at must determine that substantive issues least 72 hours in advance. For informarequiring a hearing have been raised. tion call 865-7188 (865-7142 TTY). Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the ComCOMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO mission holds a public hearing. SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF GRANT Should a hearing be held on this projFUNDS ect and you have a disability for which City of Burlington you are going to need accommodation, City Hall, 149 Church Street please notify us by August 25, 2009. Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865 7144/ (TTY Users 865 7142) Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning

Investor or owner occupied7/20/09 will 4:34:07 PM find this a great opportunity. Side by side duplex; walk to village, easy access to I-89, 3-BR each unit, yard space, parking, lg. barn for storage or workspace. Excellent rental history. $270,000. 802-999-2025 or quepasa.t@gmail.com for more photos & info.

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These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Burlington. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about August 28, 2009, the above named City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of EDI (Special Purpose) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Miller Recreation Center, for the purpose of redeveloping the former Gosse Court Armory, located at 126 Gosse Court, into a community recreation center. Estimated HUD EDI funding is $166,250. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Burlington has determined that the projects will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32 – City Hall, Burlington, Vermont 05401 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32 – City Hall, Burlington, VT 05401. All comments received by the close of business on August 27, 2009, will be considered by the City of Burlington prior to submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS The City of Burlington certifies to HUD that Bob Kiss in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the

SEVEN DAYS | august 12-19, 2009 | classifieds 31B Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Burlington’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Burlington; (b) the City of Burlington has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFD Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD at: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH 03101. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. This material is available in alternate formats for persons with disabilities. Bob Kiss, Mayor City Hall Burlington, VT 05401 8/12/09 NOTICE OF SHERIF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that, pursuant to an order of the Chittenden Superior Court in the matter entitled Peoples Trust Company of St. Albans v. Bruce R. Moulton, et al (docket no. S83008CnC), a sheriff’s sale of the following described property shall take place at the premises located at 550 Route 7 South, Milton, Vermont at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2009. The property to be sold is described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton by Quit Claim Deed of Tracie G. Moulton dated October 14, 2003 and recorded in volume 285 on pages 500-501 of the Town of Milton Land Records, and more particularly described as follows: Being one lot of land, together with the buildings thereon, located on the southeasterly side of U.S. Route 7, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot One as shown on a plan of land entitled “Subdivision Map, Bruce & Tracie Moulton, 797 U.S. Route Seven (7), Milton, Vermont 05468”, prepared by Brooks Land Surveying, dated October 27, 1993, last revised on May 16, 1997, and recorded as Map Slide 243, Map 292 of the Map Records of the Town of Milton. Being part of the same land and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton and Tracie G. Moulton by Quit Claim Deed of Bruce Moulton dated October 11, 1996 and recorded in book 177, Page 483 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton. Being part of the same lands and premises conveyed to Bruce Moulton by Warranty Deed of Burton G. Riley and Norma R. Bowman dated November 30, 1993 and recorded in Volume 155 at page 571 of said Land Records. Reference is hereby made to the afore-

mentioned instruments, the records thereof, and the references therein contained, all in further aid of this description. The property shall be sold at such time to the highest bidder, subject to all real estate taxes or other assessments of the Town of Milton, if any, on said land and premises, and subject to any superior liens or other encumbrances. Terms of the sale are cash or certified funds, or the purchaser may produce a commitment letter from a bank, mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of sale. In any case, a $10,000 deposit in cash or certified funds shall required at the time of sale. Dated at Burlington this 4th day of August, 2009. Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Preliminary plat application #SD-0934 of F + M Development Co., LLC to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) 383 residential units in seven (7) buildings, 2) a 63 unit congregate housing facility, 3) a 4,430 sq. ft. expansion of an indoor recreation facility, and 4) an existing 16,000 sq. ft. television studio and office building. The amendment consists of subdividing lot #1 into five (5) lots ranging in size from 0.25 acres to 1.36 acres, 345-514 Farrell Street. 2. Preliminary plat application #SD09-35 of F + M Development Co., LLC to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of: 1) 383 residential units in seven (7) buildings, 2) a 63 unit congregate housing facility, 3) a 4,430 sq. ft. expansion of an indoor recreation facility, and 4) an existing 16,000 sq. ft. television studio and office building. The amendment consists of 1) razing an existing car wash and television station, 2) constructing a 24,800 sq. ft. 2 and 4-story addition to contain 28 congregate housing units and 3,000 sq. ft. of social service use to existing 63 unit congregate housing facility, and 3) constructing a 48,500 sq. ft. 5-story multi-family dwelling to contain 43 dwelling units, Farrell Street and Bacon Street. 3. Final plat application #SD-09-36 of South Village Communities, LLC to amend a previously approved planned unit development of Phase 1 consisting of 156 residential units and a 100-student educational facility, of a 334 residential unit project. The amendment consists of subdividing a 14,155 sq. ft. lot into three (3) lots, 34, 38 & 42 East Fisher Lane. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. August 12, 2009

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0850-08 CnC VERMONT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Cross-Claim Plaintiff v.

JOHN E. GIBEAULT and BEEB E. GIBEAULT, and any other Occupants of 481 Colchester Point Road, Colchester, Vermont, Cross-Claim Defendants.

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NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Public Sale, dated February 9, 2009, and by virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by John E. Gibeault and Beeb E. Gibeault to Vermont Federal Credit Union, dated October 31, 2005, and recorded in Volume 547 at Pages 447-451 of the Town of Colchester Land Records, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 pm on the 24th day of August, 2009, at the property located at 481 Colchester Point Road, Colchester, Vermont, all and the singular the premises described more particularly in the said mortgage, subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal assessments, or superior liens thereon, if any, to wit: Being all the lands and premises conveyed to John E. Gibeault and Beeb E. Gibeault by Warranty Deed of Carol A. Magnus and Tammy L. Jenkins, dated January 15, 1992, of record in Volume 190, Page 131 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, being further described as follows: Being all the land and premises conveyed Tammy L. Jenkins and Carol A Magnus by Warranty Deed of William C. Stafford and Diane M. Stafford dated December 5, 1989 and recorded in Volume 163, Pages 572-573A of the Land Records of the City of Colchester. Said lands and premises are more particularly described as follows: A lot of land with dwelling house thereon, situated on the southerly sideline of Colchester Town Road No. 30, commonly known as Airport Road. Said lot is more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point which marks the intersection of the westerly sideline of Tanglewood Drive, so-called, and the southerly sideline of Colchester Town Road No. 30, said point being the northeasterly corner of the lot herein conveyed; thence, proceeding in a westerly direction in and along the southerly sideline of said Town Road No. 30 a distance of 300 feet to a point; thence deflecting to the left forming an interior angle of 90 and proceeding in a southerly direction a distance of 131 feet, more or less, to the northerly boundary line of Lot No. 76, Waybury Road; thence, deflecting to the left and forming an interior angle of 90 and proceeding in an easterly direction in and along the northerly sideline of said Lot No. 76 a distance of 150 feet, more or less, to a point which marks the northeasterly corner of said lot No. 76; thence deflecting to the left, forming an interior angle of 90 and proceeding in a northerly direction in and along the westerly sideline of Lot No. 74 to a point which marks the northwesterly corner of said Lot No. 74, thence, deflecting to the right at right angles and proceeding in an easterly direction in and along the northerly sideline of said Lot No. 74 a distance of 150 feet to a point in the westerly sideline of Tanglewood Drive; thence, deflecting to the left, forming an interior angle of 90 , and proceeding in a northerly direction in and along the westerly sideline of said Tanglewood Drive a distance of 55 feet to the point or place of beginning. Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Raymond J. LeClair by Warranty Deed from North Star Corporation, dated June 8, 1976, and recorded in Volume 28, Pages 230-232 of the

In the aforementioned Warranty Deed from North Star Corporation to Raymond J. LeClair, one of the boundary lines to said lot was incorrectly stated as 126 feet. In fact, said line is 78 feet, more or less. Said lot is bounded on the north by the Town Road No. 30, on the east by Tanglewood Drive and Lot No. 74, on the west by a parcel of land owned by the Laurel Hill North Association, Inc., and bounded on the south by Lot No. 74 and Lot No. 76. Terms of Sale: Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) paid in cash, treasurer’s check or certified check at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Closing to take place within forty five (45) days of the auction. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes, municipal assessments, or superior liens thereon, if any. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Johnson & Finnigan, LLP, 80 Midas Drive, 3rd Floor, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, telephone (802) 660-9393. THE MORTGAGOR IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE, THE MORTGAGOR HAS A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. FAILURE TO INSTITUTE SUCH PETITION AND COMPLETE SERVICE SHALL THEREAFTER BAR ANY ACTION OR RIGHT OF ACTION OF THE MORTGAGOR BASED ON THE FORECLOSURE SALE, OR COMPLIANCE BY THE MORTGAGE HOLDER TO CONDUCT THE FORECLOSURE SALE, OR COMPLIANCE BY THE MORTGAGE HOLDER WITH THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SECTION 4532 OF TITLE 12. AN ACTION TO RECOVER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE OF THE PREMISES ON THE DATE OF THE SALE MAY BE COMMENCED AT ANY TIME WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE SALE, BUT NOT THEREAFTER. Dated at South Burlington, Vermont this 19th day of June, 2009. By: Michael D. Johnson, Esq. Johnson & Finnigan, LLP 80 Midas Drive South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 660-9393 STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN, SS IN RE: 113 NORTH STREET, WINOOSKI Docket No. S955-09CnC ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. A Petition for Declaration to Quiet Title for 113 North Street (the “Property”) in Winooski, Vermont, has been made to the Vermont Superior Court for Chittenden County on behalf of Citifinancial, Inc., as Petitioner by Jon Anderson, Esq. of Burak, Anderson & Melloni, PLC, P.O. Box 787, 30 Main Street, Ste 210, Burlington, VT 05402 (Phone: 802-862-0500). 2. The purpose of the Petition is to quiet title to such Property possibly by appointing Jon Anderson, Esq. special trustee to convey the Property. The Property may be further described as the land and premises described by a certain Warranty Deed from Yvette Niquette to the Yvette Niquette Trust, dated November 10, 1992, and recorded as Book 85, Page 358 of the City of Winooski Land Records wherein the conveyed premises are described as follows:

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A lot of land with all buildings thereon situated on the east side of North Street in said City of Winooski, commonly known and designated as #113 on said North Street, having a frontage of 61’, more or less, on North Street, and a depth of 125’ and being all and the same lands and premises which were conveyed to Antonio A. Niquette (now deceased) and Yvette Niquette by Warranty Deed of Bruno L. Piche and Annette V. Piche dated March 24, 1944 and of record in Volume 11 at Page 190 of the Land Records of the City of Winooski. 3. If you claim an interest in the Property, you are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC, 30 Main Street, P.O. Box 787, Burlington, VT 05402-0787, an Answer to the Petition within 45 days of the date of first publication noted below. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. Your Answer must also be filed with the Court. Unless otherwise provided in Rule 13(a), your Answer must state as a counterclaim any related claim which you may have against the Plaintiff, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action. YOUR ANSWER MUST STATE SUCH A COUNTERCLAIM WHETHER OR NOT THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION IS FOR DAMAGE COVERED BY A LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY UNDER WHICH THE INSURER HAS THE RIGHT OR OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE. If you believe that the Petitioner is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in the Petition, or if you believe that you have a counterclaim against the Petitioner, you may wish to consult an attorney. If you feel that you cannot afford to pay an attorney’s fee, you may ask the clerk of the court for information about places where you may seek legal assistance. Dated this 4th day of August, 2009. Dennis R. Pearson Judge, Superior Court of Chittenden County Name of Newspaper: Seven Days First Publication Date: 8/12/09 Second Publication Date: 8/19/09 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S 0456-06 CnC Washington Mutual Bank, NA, Plaintiff, v Rebecca Lee Samanci, Yavuz Samanci and The Vermont Community Loan Fund, Inc., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated June 18, 2002 from Yavuz Samanci and Rebecca Samanci to Universal Mortgage Corporation. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on June 24, 2004 in Volume 98, Pages 394-409 of the Town of Westford Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Universal Mortgage Corporation to Washington Mutual Bank by an Assignment dated June 18, 2002 and recorded on August 12, 2002 in Volume 99, Pages 329-330 of the Town of Westford Land Records. The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 o’clock AM, on the 1st day of September,

A.D. 2009, at the subject premises of 851 Woods Hollow Road, in Westford, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole. To wit: “Being a parcel of land and premises conveyed to Rebecca L. Samanci and Yavuz Samanci by Warranty Deed of Armistead Mason Lee, Eleanor Ruggles Cobb Lee, Ronald Lee Elson and Eleanor R. Leen Elson dated November 27, 1993, recorded in Volume 71 at Pages 33-35 of the Town of Westford Land Records. “Being a parcel of land and premises conveyed to Rebecca L. Samanci and Yavuz Samanci by Warranty Deed of Armistead Mason Lee and Eleanor Ruggles Cobb Lee dated August 5, 1994, recorded in Volume 74, at Pages 290-292 of said Land Records. “Being a parcel of land and premises conveyed to Rebecca L. Samanci and Yavuz Samanci by Warranty Deed of Armistead Mason Lee and Eleanor Ruggles Cobb Lee dated June 8, 1995, recorded in Volume 74 at Pages 293-295 of said Land Records. “Being a parcel of land and premises conveyed to Rebecca L. Samanci and Yavuz Samanci by Warranty Deed of Armistead Mason Lee and Eleanor Ruggles Cobb Lee dated August 5, 1994, recorded in Volume 76 at Pages 122-124 of said Land Records. “Being three parcels of land located in Westford, Vermont. Generally the premises may be described as being the 1 1/2 acre, more or less, home site located on the easterly side of of [sic] Woods Hollow Road and lastly being another parcel containing approximately 1 acre in size located on the easterly side of Woods Hollow Road, which said parcel sits southerly and adjacent to the 1 1/2 acre home site. “Subject to and benefitted by all rights of ways, easements, covenants, permits and rights of record. “Reference is hereby made to the above mentioned instruments, the records thereof and the references therein contained in further aid of this description.” Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest. The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-893-7400. By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publication Dates: August 5, 2009 August 12, 2009 August 19, 2009

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mental health and SuBStanCe aBuSe Burlington outreach Program clinician Seeking motivated individual to initiate and staff an innovative pilot program working with the Burlington Police Department. This 2nd-shift position, located at the BPD, will use an outreach model to establish relationships with an identified population, to reduce current reliance on the BPD’s need to respond to and solve social problems. Challenging position requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with systems that have competing perspectives. Responsibilities include interim case management and the development of strategies for minimizing dysfunctional behavior in the community. Individual needs to develop innovative approaches to intractable problems. Knowledge in substance abuse, mental health and transition-age youth and family issues as well as competence in program development required. Knowledge of community resources and the ability to relate to a wide spectrum of clients is essential. Bachelor’s degree in human service field and minimum of 2 years experience in related field required. Other relevant certifications highly desired. Resumes by September 1, 2009. Full time with benefits. clinician adult drug treatment court suPPort Treatment Court Clinician. Looking for an energetic, committed individual who is interested in providing mental health/substance abuse services for people participating in the Chittenden County Treatment Courts. Master’s degree in human service field required and license desired.

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Director of eDucation Located on the historic and beautiful waterfront in Burlington, Vermont, ECHO seeks a dynamic and effective professional to lead the center’s education activities. After six successful years of exceeding audience and impact goals, ECHO is poised to launch major strategic initiatives requiring creativity, significant new resources and expanded community relationships. The Director of Education will work closely with the Executive Director, senior management and the education team to envision, create and deliver on our mission of promoting and enhancing stewardship of Lake Champlain. Position requirements include a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years in the education field and considerable grant-writing success. Experience in nonformal educational settings, including online strategies, are of particular interest. To apply, email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@echovermont.org with Director of Education in the subject field. You also can apply via “snail” mail at: ECHO Director of Education Job Search One College St., Burlington, VT 05401. For a detailed job description, visit our website at www.echovermont.org. The deadline for applications is September 4, 2009. EOE

Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.

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training sPecialist Physically active 24 y.o. woman is looking for peer-age female to provide 20 hours of support. She enjoys hiking, biking, walking, going to the gym, cooking, and is working on independent living skills. Ideal candidate enjoys a similar lifestyle. Monday thru Friday schedule. Benefits eligible.

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The Sports & Fitness Edge and Kids & Fitness Are Hiring!

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Hospice Nursing: Our Vermont Respite House has a part-time opening for overnights as well as a benefited 24-hour-per-week opening for evenings/days that includes a weekend rotation. Per diem shifts are available for Hospice home visiting as well as Vermont Respite House.

Pediatric High Tech Nursing: Per diem shifts are available for either RNs or LPNs for days, evenings or weekends. Flexible scheduling and no weekends!

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Educate students and alumni about all aspects of the career search process in order to assist them in securing full-time and internship employment. Specialize in working with master’s-degree professionals seeking new career directions.

Then this might be the job for you. We offer an exciting and fast-paced environment in an industry that is growing by the day. With locations all over Chittenden County, you have a chance to become part of an awesome family! The Sports & Fitness Edge, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

INTERACTIVE RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Support the outreach and recruitment mission of the Admissions Office through leadership and management of interactive recruitment. Design, develop, and maintain the admissions website, prospective student portals, monthly online newsletter, and student interactive communications such as Instant Messenger and Chats, message boards, and student blogs.

The following positions are currently available:

• Full-time Certified Personal Trainer • Physical Therapist • Climbing Wall Instructor • Yoga Instructor • Preschool Teacher • Front Desk/Customer Service Staff • Membership Sales

Please visit our website for job requirements and detailed job descriptions: www.norwich.edu/jobs. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to appropriate search, via email: jobs@norwich.edu.

Please mail your resume to Sports & Fitness Edge Attn: Hiring Department 142 West Twin Oaks Terrace South Burlington, VT 05403 No phone calls, please

Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, group life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, a retirement annuity plan, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

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The Big Picture in Waitsfield seeks part-time Baker, Pastry Chef & Line Cooks. At least 2 years experience. Must be a dependable, positive team player. Fun atmosphere and great pay! Call 802-496-8994 or fill out application at theater. www.bigpicturetheater.info

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“FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY” An inpatient substance abuse facility has the following position available: INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Seeking full-time, licensed clinical Social Worker and/or master’s-level Mental Health professional with a CADC/LADC to facilitate intensive outpatient groups; includes three nights per week, Burlington based. Mail, fax or email resumes by August 28, 2009, to: Maple Leaf Farm Associates, Inc. 10 Maple Leaf Road Underhill, VT 05489 Phone: 802-899-2911 Fax: 802-899-3617 Email: info@mapleleaf.org

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PEPSI Bottling Ventures

We’re looking for motivated and outgoing DRIVERS, Cooks & Phone Staff to join us at the Blue Mall in S. Burlington. Come join the family and enjoy great pay and a fun environment!

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is hiring for the following positions: Loader Trainee Delivery Specialist Merchandiser Inventory Clerk Interested candidates should apply at www.pepsibottlingventures.com.

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Desk Editor

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Ashgate Publishing, an international publisher of scholarly, professional and reference books, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated desk editor. Responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts, liaising directly with authors, overseeing freelance work, applying in-house styles and assembling text corrections. Applicants will have academic publishing experience, strong organizational, interpersonal, grammar, written and verbal communications skills, and be willing to learn and follow strict style requirements. He or she will be well organized, detail oriented, thorough, and be able to work effectively under the pressure of publication deadlines. Knowledge of MS Word and Adobe desktop publishing software is required, as is a BA in English or related field and 2+ years copyediting experience. Ashgate offers an excellent benefits package, and a great working environment. Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 31, 2009. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Ashgate Publishing Company, Attn: Desk Editor Search Suite 420, 101 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05404-4405 Fax: 802 865 7847 Email: editorial@ashgate.com

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Educational Technology Integrator The Allen Brook School has an opening for a software technician to assist in the computer lab and in classrooms under the direction of the Technology Integration Specialist. Candidates should have knowledge of information technology and its current uses (including cameras, scanners and video), experience in a school setting or with children, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The Ethan Allen Residence, a small residential care community for seniors, is seeking 2 experienced LPNs. Both of these positions are 6:30 am- 4 pm and include every other weekend off. These positions are 69.5 hours in a 2-week pay period.

Vermont Land Trust has an opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our vibrant land conservation organization in a key support role for the President, Board of Trustees, and fundraising department in our Montpelier headquarters. If you can anticipate the needs of others and have excellent listening, organizational, technical and communication skills, we want to talk with you.

The ideal candidate will have long-term-care experience and is able to work independently. Please apply via email or in person at: The Ethan Allen Residence 1200 North Ave. Burlington, VT 05408 (across from the DMV)

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Visit our website at www.vlt.org to learn more about us and details about this job. Salary range starts at $35,000. Apply by August 24, 2009.

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Executive Assistant

ReCycle North YouthBuild is recruiting Students!

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The YouthBuild program serves 16- to 24-year-old individuals who have dropped out of high school and are looking to earn their diploma or GED. YouthBuild partners also learn comprehensive carpentry and weatherization job skills and earn a small stipend.

We have openings for the following position:

Internet Marketer

Meet, interview, build relationships with and coach adult participants referred to Mercy Connections self-sufficiency programs. Then provide support as they bridge to their next steps through mentoring, organizing peer groups, celebrating accomplishments and participating in their work-preparation activities. Tasks also include collegial communications with administrators, teacher-teams and external case workers. Attention to detail and reliable transportation required. Bachelor’s degree and related experience preferred. Ten to twelve hours per week.

For more information, call Jessica DeBiasio at 802658-4143 x27 or email Jdebiasio@recyclenorth.org.

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Assistant Teacher Montessori school seeks professional Assistant Teacher, passionate about working with young children (2-5 years).

Reply to: andrew.conte@cvurgentcare.com.

Send resume/cover letter to: New Leaf Montessori 484 Maple Street, Leicester 05733 or email newleafmontessori@pshift. com. Call 802-247-1274

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Sporting-goods knowledge a plus. Responsibilities include outfitting athletes and sharpening skates. Will train the right person. Minimum high school diploma. Available hours are M-F, 3-7 p.m., Sat. 8-5, Sun. 10-4. Application deadline August 19. Apply in person to: Sports Central 135 Pearl Street Essex Junction, VT 05452

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The Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger is seeking candidates for a full-time Administration & IT Manager position. Seeking a collaborative critical thinker to lead our administrative team as providers of excellent customer service, to provide support to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, and to work as our facility and information technology manager. Candidate qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and a track record of leadership and commitment to learning and results. Effective written-and oralcommunication skills, experience in creating and managing databases, flexibility, and strong work ethic are required. Resumes and cover letters accepted through August 21. Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 LBleau@vtnohunger.org

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88 King Street Burlington, Vermont 05401 HR@champlainhousingtrust.org

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Waitsfield’s own natural food store seeks a professional Sales Associate with natural food and supplement experience. Must posses outstanding customer service skills, be hard working and detail oriented. We are a socially responsible business and provide a livable wage.

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Active single woman sought for Shared Living Provider opportunity with a 20 y.o. woman on the Spectrum, in her Colchester apartment. Ideal candidate is positive, has prior support experience, valid driver’s license and reliable car. Live rent free, split the utilities and earn a generous monthly tax-free stipend as a integral member client’s support team.

Please contact Leah MacCarthy, 488-6541, LeahM@HowardCenter.org.

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AFTER-SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Looking for part-time, afternoon work that is fun, enjoyable and rewarding? We are looking for individuals to staff our state-licensed after-school programs for students in grades K-5. Candidates must be age 18 or older and have experience working with youth. Position pays $10/hr., 3-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri., school year.

PRESCHOOL STAFF

The EJRP full-day preschool program will operate Monday-Friday, year round, from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., starting September 2, 2009. We are committed to creating a safe, wholesome environment in which 3-5-yearold children can learn to communicate, cooperate and care about each other. We are seeking several part-time (up to 25 hours per week), caring and nurturing individuals to be a part of our staff. Pay range is $9-$12.50/ hour, commensurate with experience. Applications only accepted through

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Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, holiday, sick leave and 403(b). Cover letter and resume by August 31st to Human Resources, Champlain Housing Trust, 88 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or email HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phone calls, please.

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Regional Energy Company seeks manager for its Waitsfield, Vt. location. Prior experience in the propane, fuel Oil or HVAC business is required. Excellent salary, bonus incentive and benefit package will be offered to the right candidate.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: Charlotte Central school, attn: david LeBlanc 408 hinesburg Road, Charlotte, Vt 05445

Qualified candidate must have Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting, finance or business, a general knowledge of GAAP, a minimum of five years of management experience and demonstrate a commitment to CHT’s membership-based model of communitycontrolled and permanently affordable housing.

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Champlain Housing Trust, a non-profit organization serving the affordable housing needs of Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial Director of Finance to direct and oversee the organization’s accounting team and financial operations. The position involves managing a complex revenue stream made up of public & private grant funding, earned income from properties, and fund raising & development activities.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM POSITIONS

Established NAEYC Accredited early childhood Mary Johnson Children’s Center seeks applicants for a variety of openings as: program is seeking dynamic, committed teacher to be part of our early childhood program.

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Contracted services weekto: units in numerous sites to support Please send resume and lettersfor of 6-8 reference school-agers and staff in various Addison County programs. Search Committee Work with great children Mary Johnson Children’s Center, and youth 5-12 years old! quality programs and invest in young people. 81 WaterDevelop Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

Competitive rates of pay are offered to motivated applicants. Position open until filled.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START

Community Inclusion Facilitator CCS is seeking individuals to provide inclusion supports to people with developmental disabilities. The following positions are available: 20 hours per week Work closely with a young woman with autism in a one-on-one setting at her home and in the community. 28 hours per week Support a variety of individuals one on one at the workplace and accessing the community. 24 hours per week Support a variety of individuals in a one-on-one setting by helping them reach their goals. If you would like to join our team, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Karen Ciechanowicz, staff@ccs-vt.org.

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511

PRESCHOOL TEACHER POSITION (Winooski): Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children. 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year. Starting wage $15.33–16.64/hour. Position includes health plan and excellent benefits, and requires bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record-keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. Please send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to: pirish@cvoeo.org. No phone calls, please.

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Residential Housekeeping Looking for a dependable person with good housekeeping skills to work 30 hours, Monday-Friday. Dependable vehicle a must. Please call

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Rewarding work with great wages! “Building Bridges in the Community”

NCSS, Inc., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478 • EOE

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DISHWASHERS NEEDED. Call Chris at 985-2830.

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 Home Provider Opportunity 

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FREE Health Information Technology 101 Training Program MBA HealthGroup, New England’s premier health care consulting company, located in South Burlington, Vermont, currently seeks unemployed or underemployed, motivated, enthusiastic individuals for an educational training program. Preferred candidates will possess strong business, information technology, and/or health care backgrounds and are interested in learning about electronic health records (EHR). We will be offering a series of FREE, educational sessions on electronic health records and health information technology to prepare participants for a potential career opportunity in the health care industry. The sessions will be an interactive, five-week program, and selected participants will be considered for potential full-time employment with MBA HealthGroup. If you are interested in attending this free five-week program, please visit our website at http://mbahealthgroup.com/company/careers to complete our initial questionnaire.

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CCS is seeking a responsible couple or individual to open their home to a 25-yearold man. This gentleman is a sweet and endearing person with great family support, a sensitive support team, and weekday supports. He loves to listen to music, watch cooking shows and play video games. He likes to be a part of a home. He loves animals, children, adaptive skiing, adaptive sailing and being a part of a dynamic life. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a desire to make a positive impact on the life of another by increasing their quality of life. A generous tax-free stipend, respite, accessibility modifications, ongoing training and supports are provided by CCS. For more information, please contact Al Frugoli at ext. 108 or afrugoli@ccs-vt.org.

Champlain Community Services 512 Troy Avenue, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-0511

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St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home has an immediate opening for a

Part-time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper 20-hours per week

This position requires experience working in an office environment answering phones, writing professional letters, and performing bookkeeping and purchasing functions. A high degree of confidentiality is required, as well as the ability to interact with a variety of personalities including the residents of the home and their family members as well as other staff. The successful candidate must be very detail oriented, organized, reliable, dependable and professional. Must be able to work independently, prioritize work tasks and function in a setting with frequent interruptions. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required. The candidate should share the vision, mission and values of the home. Competitive wages and a supportive work environment.

If interested, please send resumes to danderson@vermontcatholic.org or mail to David Anderson, St. Joseph’s Residential Care Home 243 N. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401. (802) 864-0264 EEO

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WANTED: Regional Sales Representative

Martignetti Companies of NH seeks a dynamic sales representative for the northern and central Vt. territory. As a front line sales representative, he/she is ultimately charged with increasing the sales of our portfolio of distinctive liquor brands within assigned territory. The incumbent will have direct account responsibility for key on- and off-premise accounts, securing new distribution in existing and new accounts, representing the brands at promotions, agent tastings and other special events, and working closely with the state manager and coworker to maintain and develop all accounts. Travel is required within the territory and a good reliable vehicle is a must. Candidate must embrace a flexible work schedule, be able to lift 50 pounds, and at least 21 years of age. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package to qualified employees.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO PatrickM@martignetti.com.

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