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Sterling College’s Center for Northern Studies talks tundra in a warming world

“Impeachmints” Provoke College Trustee

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CROSSING THE LINE It’s not quiet on the northern front. Seven Days writers, and readers, share border stories.

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never the type of person to show his anger. Only once did he throw the moneychangers out of the temple in Jerusalem for turning his father’s house into what he dubbed “a den of thieves.” How can Bolles take a figure like the Baby Jesus, a figure who is seen as a symbol of peace and justice throughout the world, and give him a raging, punk-rockertype attitude? Jesus was not like that. The “pissed” comment simply contradicts Jesus’ loving nature portrayed in the New Testament. Dan, your writings are very entertaining. And it is clear to me that you love music, as I do. But I love my faith much more than I love my music, and I can’t help but think other Seven Days readers might share my sentiments. I say keep up the good work. But in the future, please try to be mindful and respectful of other people’s religious beliefs. As a side note: If Jesus were alive today, I have a feeling he’d be more into folk, reggae or bluegrass than he would be into punk rock. Christian rock? Forget it! Edward Burke

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? In last week’s issue, Seven Days music man Dan Bolles announces the holiday-themed concert of Burlington punk band The Wards, and rings in the holiday season with quite a controversial statement [“Season’s Beatings”]. Now, a little controversy is good for the mind and soul once in a while. I mean, the television show “Family Guy” wouldn’t be as funny as it is without controversy. This time around, though, I fear controversy has been taken to the extreme. Bolles unapologetically exclaims: “Thanksgiving has come and gone, and four weeks of awkward company parties, dysfunctional family gatherings and unbridled consumerism are upon us. Jesus must be pissed. You would be, too, if a fictional fat man in a red suit had corrupted your birthday. To make amends, we’d like to invite The King of Kings to The Wards X-Mas Party.” First of all, is Bolles not aware that the guy we know as “Santa Claus” was originally a saint — Saint Nicholas — who preached and cared for the poor in Turkey during the Middle Ages? The tradition of Santa as a gift giver isn’t contradictory to the birth of the Christ child; Saint Nicholas was Christian, for heaven’s sake! About Bolles’ “Jesus must be pissed” comment: From what I learned from the New Testament, and through my faith, Jesus was

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»webpage This week we welcome a new blog to our line-up. Starting Wednesday, December 5, writer Jason Starr will be posting to a winter sports site, covering skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other snow-related activities. We’re calling it “Snowbloggan: Going downhill fast in Vermont.”

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With Christmas and New Year’s fast approaching, ’tis the season to start making lists. Lots of lists. Shopping lists. Naughty and nice lists. Peopleto-kill lists. Soon-to-be-failed New Year’s Resolution lists. And of course, year-end Top 10 lists. This is a first for me. I’m sure somebody out there probably cared about my opinions prior to my employment at Seven Days — Hi, Mom! — but now it’s serious. I actually have to write about it. A lot. And well. In addition to my obvious year-end newspaperly duties, the nice folks over at False 45th were kind enough to ask me to participate in their year-end round up, which is already off and running. As soon as I get my act together and fill out their survey, I’ll let you know. I was also asked to participate in The Village Voice’s year-end roundup, which, frankly, isn’t nearly as cool as it sounds, as I’m one of about 1500 writers contributing. I had no idea there were so many of us. Scary. Still, it’s just nice to be asked.

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MIDDLEBURY — Fred Barnes wasn’t surprised when 18 freight cars carrying tons of gasoline and rock salt derailed in downtown Middlebury on October 22. He says he saw it coming. Barnes lives within 100 feet of the track near where the derailment occurred and has been a critic of its condition ever since he moved to Middlebury 12 years ago. The derailment has spurred him and about 200 other residents to petition state and local governments to make repairs immediately. Barnes, 69, is a retired brick layer and a jazz pianist who has found a new purpose as the trainsafety representative of the Woodbridge Condominiums and neighboring Pinewood Apartments, two residential developments a half mile from the center of Middlebury. “Here we have two or three hundred people who could be potential victims, right on the

Barnes thinks a general lack of maintenance is to blame. Walking along the tracks 12 years ago, he noticed bent rails, missing railroad ties and loose spikes. Nine years later, he walked on the tracks again and saw no improvement. Steven Kulm, the director of public affairs for the Federal Rail Administration, notes that tracks may look bad to the untrained eye but still meet federal regulations. The FRA oversees the condition of all tracks in the country, but relies on individual rail operators to perform regular inspections and maintain infrastructure safety. David Wulfson is president of Vermont Railway, the operator of the line through Middlebury. He states that the “tracks are safe in Middlebury, and everywhere else that we operate. And we spend a lot of time to keep them that way.” In fact, he adds that

fson adds, “After the derailment, we had every government agency there is inspect the tracks, and no one found any maintenance issues.” John Tenny, the chairman of the Middlebury Selectboard, says the post-accident repairs included “considerable work done to renew and reinforce the rail bed and to improve drainage conditions along that rail bed.” Tenny is aware that citizens are petitioning for further repairs, but says that the town is not concerned about the safety of the tracks at the moment, and is “quite pleased with the response of the railroad” after the derailment. That satisfaction is what worries Barnes. Middlebury was satisfied before the recent derailment, too, he points out. And it appears the state knew the tracks needed to be repaired even before the accident, but disagrees with Barnes PHOTO COURTESY OF FRED DUNNINGTON

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tracks, right next to the tracks,” warns Barnes. “It could possibly be a catastrophic event.” Thankfully, the Middlebury incident, which occurred on tracks leased to Vermont Railway, was not. Only one of the 14 cars carrying 26,000 tons of gasoline sprang a leak. A small fire followed the initial derailment, but it was extinguished quickly. Parts of the town were evacuated, but the accident scene was cleaned up, and downtown Middlebury was re-opened 16 hours after the accident with no injuries reported. State and federal officials concluded that the derailment was caused by a broken rail forged in 1923, when steel was processed differently than it is today. But

Vermont Railway goes above and beyond the federal maintenance and inspection requirements by performing expensive yearly ultrasound tests on the tracks. The FRA does routine spot checks to make sure that the operators are complying with federal regulations, and also performs more focused inspections when specific problems need to be addressed. After the Middlebury accident, an FRA inspector went to the scene to investigate. “As part of our investigation, we look at the equipment, we look at the track, we talk to the train crew members. The accident is over, the scene is cleared up, the tracks are repaired, the train operations resume,” Kulm says. Wul-

that they are not safe for trains. Vermont Agency of Transportation spokesman John Zicconi says that major track renovations for the Middlebury area are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2008. The renovations were planned prior to the derailment. The agency intends to completely replace track, ties and ballast from the center of Middlebury to 3 miles south of town; from the center of town to 8 miles north, the track and ties will be replaced as needed. The first phase has a budget of $1.5 million and is scheduled to start in the spring. The second has a budget of $1 million and will begin in the fall. “It’s pretty much set, ready to go, and the money’s there,” Zicconi promises. “We understand that the folks who live there have concerns,” Zicconi continues. “I hope they will understand that major construction is not something we do in the middle of winter in Vermont. We’re confident that the track is safe at this time.” Barnes isn’t buying it. “I ask anyone — state, federal or town — to walk the tracks with me and look me in the eye and tell me they’re safe,” he says. >

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dad John, a Colchester High School teacher and union activist. “I led a strike a few years ago for health benefits,� he recalled. “And fortunately — or unfortunately — Emily has taken after me a little bit.� At Colchester High, Coon continued, “recruiters come in all the time and give out basketballs, dogtags, pencils — little things to lure FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES people. It ends up luring only those kids who think they have an alternative to their college tuition by joining the military, and that’s sad.� According to an analyst at the National Priorities Project, there were 2x3-tootsies112807.indd 1 11/23/07 11:27:49 AM 68,438 new Army recruits in 2006; typically, they came from areas of the country with a median family income of $44,065. As the younger Coon rallied outside the National Guard office, other protestors voiced concern that the premature office closing had chilled their right to free speech. “We want to make sure that everyone is able to voice their opinion,� Williston Police Chief James Dimmick explained on Monday, likening the event to a “public disturbance.� But “Maple Tree Place is private property . . . and while it’s open to traffic, the ability to voice your First Amendment rights comes with limitations.� On Friday, four consecutive National Guardsmen refused to speak with a reporter. Army Lieutenant Jeffrey Hastings, however, was willing to talk. “I just came here to

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reporters and supportive parents gathered outside. Through the windows, they could see protestors being handcuffed and dragged away, one by one, toward another part of the building — the garage, as it turned out. The last protestor left sitting was Jaz Whitney. “I love you Jaz, whooo!” shouted one blond teenage supporter, her nose pressed to the glass. “JAZ! JAZ! JAZ!” exclaimed the others. “You think she’s gonna get arrested, too?” asked a female classmate. “Is that her dad?” a friend wondered aloud. Whitney’s father, Steve Mojica, was entering the office to consult with the authorities. Protestors quieted down. “Don’t let him convince you, Jaz!” someone yelled. The question soon became, would Jaz agree to leave on her own power, or refuse to get up? After consulting with his daughter, Mojica shrugged.

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Two law-enforcement officials then began to drag Jaz away. “Omigod, do they have handcuffs?” cried the first onlooker. “Is she a sophomore?” asked a male friend. “She’s a badass, that’s what she is,” replied the girl. All 13 protestors were cited for trespassing, according to Williston police. Whitney and two other minors, aged 16 and 17, were released immediately. Ten others were arrested and driven to the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department in South Burlington for processing. What did Whitney have to say about the experience afterwards? “It was nerve-wracking,” she recalled, speaking with Seven Days by phone Sunday evening from her Jericho home. “But I wasn’t going to back down from what I believed in. This is the time to let a voice be heard. “And this,” she added proudly, “was the best way to do it.” >

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MIDDLEBURY — Talk about a curiously strong reaction to a box of breath mints. Several weeks ago, Becky Dayton, owner of the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury, got a phone call from “an angry customer” complaining about a line of popular mints she sells at her register. The candies, which are packaged in assorted tins under such names as “Impeachmints,” “Indictmints” and “National Embarassmints,” feature unflattering illustrations of George Bush, Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and other White House officials. According to Dayton, the customer was offended by the satirical cartoons and said they were “inappropriate” for a small, independent bookseller. The irate customer, Frederick Fritz, didn’t mention his position in the community. He didn’t have to — Dayton immediately recognized him as chair of the Middlebury College board of trustees. “The thing that was most offensive to me was his scolding attitude and his claim that booksellers are held to a higher standard,” Dayton says. “He made some comment about how our mission should be to have ‘a free exchange of ideas.’”

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of Middlebury College. “Left, right or center, I didn’t think a political statement belonged right there at the checkout counter,” Fritz says. “I thought it was inappropriate. Others may have a different opinion. That was mine.” The Main Street bookseller, which has been in business since 1949 — Dayton has owned it for the last 2-and-a-half years — isn’t affiliated with the private college. However, the store occasionally

“Because he was offended, I should change how I do my business?” The sweeter side of the story, Dayton notes, is that ever since this incident was first reported in a Middlebury Campus op-ed, she’s sold about four times as many of the mints. Incidentally, the candies are a product of the Unemployed Philosophers Guild, a company founded by two brothers from Brooklyn, New York, who couldn’t find jobs in academia. >

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WFFF, the Vermont-based Fox station occupying the same building as ABC-22 atop Watertower Hill in Colchester, has been in operation for 10 years. They will not have bureaus in Plattsburgh or Montpelier. “What do you want to be seen as by viewers?� we asked. “As energetic people,� answered News ! ! Director Harrington, “who are going to tell compelling stories that are going to matter " to us, regardless of whether you live in Vermont, New Hampshire or New York.� As for political coverage, don’t hold your breath. The goings-on under Montpeculiar’s Golden Dome are not high on Kathleen’s priority list. “I think the stories that I’ve seen covered here on the Legislature make better newspaper stories,� said Harrington. “When you’re doing a story about education funding,� she said, “you need to see what’s happening in schools, where the money’s gone, what they cannot buy, and how strapped a school district may be. You need to see that,� said the new news director, “as opposed to talking to a bunch of men sitting at desks.�

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Yes, indeed, a big week at the Vermont Fox affiliate with a local news launch. Much anticipated. “What news does more than anything,” said Sally, “is it really becomes the face of the TV station. We’ve been almost faceless,” until now, Bill acknowledged. “And the best part of it is, we will be creating it as we go along. That’s why we’re not coming out and saying this is who we are. This thing really will take shape and evolve as we continue to get further along in this process.” “This is just the launch on Monday,” noted the Fox 44 GM. “My challenge to Kathleen,” said Boss Bill, “is to produce a compelling product that, when people miss it, they toss and turn all night long.” Hmmm. Naked News at Ten? Congressional Caffeine — Bumped into Vermont’s distinguished freshman member of the U.S. House of Representatives the other day down at Speeder & Earl’s coffee shop in Big Bad Burlap. The snowstorm had changed his schedule. Events canceled. Schools closed. Congressman Peter Welch, let it be known, buys his own beans. Looks like almost everyone drinks the stuff these days, eh? Anyway, Welchie was gracious enough to grant my request for a little one-on-one interview over the java juice. And the question on the tip of our tongue was whether Vermont’s congressman appreciates the frustration, depression and anger so many Vermonters are feeling over the Democratic Congress’ inability to stop the Bush-Cheney bloodbath in Iraq. “Absolutely!” replied Rep. Welch. “Of course I appreciate the frustration. People voted in November (2006), and within six weeks after I’d been elected, people were coming up to me and saying, ‘Peter, you ran against the war.’ “And I’d say, ‘Right.’ “And they’d say, ‘Well?’” Voters in Vermont, as well as across the country, turned out to the polls last November, said Welch, noting, “They had their hearts set on voting for a change in direction, and they did!” They wanted to bring the troops home and change the way the economy was going. Well, as we all know, the troops haven’t started coming home — we’ve sent more to fuel a “surge.” And economy-wise, the “R” word — recession — is being bandied about quite freely in the last couple weeks. Great leadership, eh? The “bottom line,” Welch told us, is that President George W. Bush has “an immense amount of power.” Unfortunately. “We’ve got the votes in the House to limit funding on the war, to bring our troops home and set a date-certain,” said Vermont’s lone congressman. “We passed legislation to do that

twice. We don’t have the votes in the Senate,” where 60 votes are required in the 100-member body to end debate. So far, even with a couple Republican defectors, the “good guys” in the Senate have only been able to make it four or five short of the necessary 60 votes required to end debate. Back in March, the congressman noted, he had been part of the 218-member majority that would have brought the troops home from Iraq “with a date-certain of August of next year.” That failed in the Senate. Welch also supported a bill in May, he said, that would have brought the troops home this year. It mustered just 171 votes in the 435-member House. “That was the high-water mark of the antiwar vote,” said Welch. “Some of the attacks on what I’ve done are just flat-out wrong,” Welch told “Inside Track.” He subsequently voted “no” on President Bush’s request for “blank-check funding” for the Iraq war, and “yes” on $50 billion for the war that came with strings attached, i.e., a redeployment date to begin with 30 days of adoption and a requirement that all U.S. soldiers are out of Iraq by the end of 2008. “That one’s stalled in the Senate,” said Welchie, “and the president says he’ll veto it.” When it comes to the Iraq war, said Rep. Welch, “my record’s the same as Bernie’s and Patrick’s.”

Afterwards, House Speaker Gaye Symington bristled when asked about her accomplishments. “I have Catamount Health to show for it,” she replied. “I know you don’t think that’s anything, but we’ve actually made progress. We’ve actually moved off the dime,” she said, “and moved forward off the status quo with health care.” Madam Speaker acknowledged the Catamount Plan was but a “first step.” And she promised there would be “concrete proposals on the table for how we move forward.” In addition, the majority Democrats will have “energy legislation that will focus back on saving Vermonters money.” Speaker Symington also promised, “We will continue to focus on property taxes and know that budget decisions affect property taxes. “So, there’s three things,” she said curtly. But it’s all so “broad brush,” we suggested. “This is a legislature,” the Speaker informed us. “There is a legislative process. It’s not my job,” said Symington, “to sit here and tell different people what to do.” So that’s the problem, eh? “I’m not Queen,” said Speaker Gaye. “I’m Speaker. You and I have a different concept of my job.” Whatever you say, yer majesty. Racine for Gov? — That was the story in Vermont’s mainstream press as the week began. Democratic State Sen. Doug Racine was thinking about running. A lot of people just chuckled. No doubt Republican Gov. Jim Douglas was among them. The only way the Vermont Left — the “opposition” — can make the incumbent chief executive of Vermont break a sweat is if it aligns behind one candidate. Let’s face it. It’s now-or-never time for Progressive Anthony Pollina. Put-up-or-shut-up time. Many Democrats like Pollina and would have no problem backing him. There are a bunch who wouldn’t. But, hey, the guy’s middle-aged these days. Has kids in college. On the issues, it’s hard to find any differences between Pollina and popular “lefties” such as Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders. If Tony the Prog can demonstrate he has broad support and quickly raise some significant cash to back it up, the more moderate Dems just might see the light. But, even then, Gov. Scissorhands would be a solid favorite. The Middlebury Marvel is a master of his craft. No one disputes that anymore. �

Queen of the House? — Last year at this time lawmakers headed to Montpelier with two big items on their “to-do” list: climate-change legislation and campaign-finance reform. The Democrat-controlled House and Senate passed two bills, but Republican Gov. Jim Douglas vetoed them both. His vetoes were sustained in the House last summer. Instead, the Dems have had to sit back and wait for Catamount Health to kick in this fall. Catamount Health is the watered-down version of the Democrats’ reform attempt that Gov. Douglas gave his blessing to and, in doing so, received national acclaim — including an award from AARP! Catamount Health’s critics say it will do “too little” to help “too few” and will not make significant progress until the profit motive no longer runs health care in the United States of America. Anyone who’s seen Michael Moore’s Sicko knows that. In fact, at Saturday’s House Democratic Caucus under the Golden Dome in Montpelier, yours truly shared health-care stories with a 60-year-old lawmaker. He and his wife, he said, pay $700 a month for their health insurance coverage and it Read “Freyne Land,” Peter’s blog comes with — get this — a online at sevendaysvt.com. $10,000 deductible! To reach Peter Freyne, email Great country, eh? freyne@sevendaysvt.com.

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months, she replied, “Just wait until summer.� We couldn’t afford to wait, and many business owners in Middlebury can’t, either, although they won’t admit it. One business is graciously allowed by its landlord to forego rent during the slow winter months. Other business owners are lucky in that they own the buildings their businesses are in, so they don’t have to pay rents that are disproportionately high . . . Others are propped up by a corporate parent. And the rest are just getting by. Would a college-run restaurant downtown present competition to existing restaurants? Sure. Is that scary for them? Of course it is; as a former restaurant owner, I’ll be the first to admit it. But I also know that competition forces businesses to be better. That is better for the consumer and ultimately better for business. Middlebury needs the critical mass that a lot of really good downtown businesses would provide. Somebody’s got to start the ball rolling. I tried with Eat Good Food, but despite exhausting all my personal assets and then some, I quickly ran out of capital, and, finally, enthusiasm. Middlebury College, however, has the energy, the resources, and — let’s face it — the money to create and sustain an exciting presence on Main Street. My advice to the town of Middlebury? Wake up! Middlebury is a failing town. And if you don’t let the college save you, you’re doomed. Tara Vaughan-Hughes FERRISBURGH

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“Bliss� usually manages to be both winsome and wry, but when it tilts too far to wicked, the syndicate turns it down. YEARS LATER, in high school, I TRIED THIS TOO, BUT WAS ARRESTED . . . The Rejection Collection has an appendix explaining “the top 10 reasons why cartoons are rejected� and “the solitary nature of the job of cartooning.� Also, there’s a section of questions that the cartoonists were invited

copy of The Rejection Collection this Sunday at Barnes & Noble. Bliss will be signing that as well as his most recent children’s book, Diary of a Fly. Both, he suggests, “make great Christmas presents!� > Harry Bliss appears at Barnes & Noble in South Burlington on Sunday, December 9, at 3 p.m.

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Harry Bliss swears that Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken is his last children’s book. The South Burlington illustrator has been “sweating over� the 52-page picture book written by children’s author Kate DiCamillo, and he’s getting cranky. Oh, he’s plenty grateful for the nine that came before it — five of them were on the New York Times Bestseller list, and three made number one. But he wants more time to devote to his first love: cartooning. The New Yorker has published more than 100 of Bliss’ singlepanel cartoons — and 17 covers — since he began submitting them in 1998. That’s not bad, considering the odds: The magazine receives roughly 500 submissions per week for about 20 available slots. What the esteemed publication doesn’t accept from Bliss might appear in some 40 newspapers across the country, including this one. “Bliss� usually manages to be both winsome and wry, but when it tilts too far to wicked, the syndication service turns it down as well. These edgy entries generally find a home in Seven Days. Further proof that rejection isn’t always a bad thing: The Rejection Collection: The Cream of the Crap. Bliss has five cartoons in the recently released second volume of this compilation. Edited by Matthew Diffee, it comprises a selection of submissions that didn’t make the cut at The New Yorker — though the book is not officially affiliated with that publication. The Rejection Collection amasses “the ultimate scrap heap of creative misfires,� writes Bliss in an email, “from the lowbrow and the dirty to the politically incorrect and the weird.� As with DVDs these days, this collection comes with lots of extras. Diffee issued a questionnaire to the selected cartoonists, and their handwritten answers are included in the book, along with photographed self-portraits. In this sample from a provided “fill-in-the-blank bio,� Bliss demonstrates that his irreverent wit

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What Would Jesus Buy? That’s the cheeky question posed by a new documentary produced by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me). It chronicles the performance-artcum-activism of “Reverend Billy,� a New Yorker who invades big-box stores in full evangelist regalia to preach against . . . shopping. The film, which starts this Friday at Merrill’s Roxy in Burlington, mixes footage of the Reverend — otherwise known as artist Bill Talen — with talking heads who offer commentary on American consumerism. Two of them are familiar to Vermonters — Ripton eco-writer Bill McKibben and part-time Hardwick resident and

Seven Days columnist Judith Levine. Levine was a natural choice for the doc: Her most recent book is Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping, which Talen extolled in a review for The Times of London. Still, Levine’s commentary goes by pretty fast in the film: “I’m in it almost subliminally,� she says. Though she calls Talen “brilliant,� she isn’t 100 percent on board with Rev. Billy’s gospel. “I think ‘stop shopping’ is an impossible message to get people to listen to,� Levine says in a phone interview. “Especially at Christmas time, when things are both worst and best. People are

shopping because they love other people and want to show their love. And they’re also shopping because they feel like they have to. Consumption is always both a burden and a pleasure . . .� The documentary had trouble finding a distributor, and has received mixed reviews for its strong slant. Despite her disagreements with Talen, Levine recommends it as “funny and uplifting.� If nothing else, she says, WWJB will start conversations about how Americans can “have the restraint we need in order to save our Earth and have a sustainable environment, and also not get ourselves deeply into debt.� >

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BLAISE HEMINGWAY, CENTER, ON STRIKE strike, Hemingway had been writing original films and rewrites for existing studio properties, with “phenomenal, intelligent and creative people,” he said. Joining the WGA is a must for screenwriters, he explained. Big-name writers such as Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-YearOld Virgin) and “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David also walk the picket lines daily. Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams have backed strikers on both coasts. “The strike has given me an opportunity to connect with writers from all worlds — comedy, drama, television, animation, variety, you name it,” said Hemingway, who also acts. (See some of his work at www.cinemamavericks.com.)

“There’s been a strong sense of unity among all the writers, and with the film community as a whole,” he added. “At the end of the day, we’re all lucky to be doing what we love, and want to get back to work as soon as possible.” Bringing in zero income at the moment, he’s got another reason to be hopeful for a strike-ending resolution. Hemingway’s wife just gave birth this week to their second child, Rose Muriel. “Luckily, knowing that the strike was coming, we were able to save enough to ride it out for a few months,” Hemingway said. “But if it goes long, you may find me opening a lemonade stand in front of my house.” The last strike, in 1988, lasted 22 weeks. >

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How do we remember the people we’ve cared deeply about in our lives? In long, soft-focus flashbacks, or in bits and pieces? Video artist Gail Marlene Schwartz, who lives in Burlington and Montréal, thinks the latter. Last month, the 40-year-old filmmaker was named one of 10 winners of the Wonder Women Film Competition sponsored by The Pen and Brush, a 110-year-old New York City nonprofit that fosters women’s efforts in the arts. Her winning film is “Hot Air Balloon,” a 6-minute short in which Schwartz recalls a teenage crush and how it set a pattern in her life, leading all the way to her present relationship. It has also screened at the Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival in Austin, Texas. While captions on the screen give “Hot Air Balloon” a story of sorts, the rest of what we see and hear is more like a “collage,” as Schwartz calls it. A woman’s voice describes her lovers, past and present, in soundbites that overlap and sometimes contradict one another, while we see fragmented images of

her dressing and making herself up, as if for a party. Schwartz says she first conceived the film for a “show on women role models.” Thinking about her own, she remembered “this German teacher named Sue who really affected me in a big way . . . I had a strong desire to get her attention.” She started telling her story to the camera, but “watched the footage and realized I was much more interested in the mistakes than in getting it right,” she says. “I started thinking about the nature of memory. How do we develop our identities — what do we change, and is that a good or bad thing?” Schwartz isn’t just interested in her own memories — her multimedia career involves telling other people’s stories, too. A 12-year Vermont resident with a background in acting, she started using video to supplement live performance while serving as co-director of the Green Mountain Guild. After obtaining an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Goddard College in 2004,

Schwartz decided she wanted to use video to “take real stories and tell them for the purpose of creating sustainable culture,” she says. Some of her videography jobs are for pay — a tribute video for a friend’s partner, a promotional clip for a Montpelier nonprofit. Some are personal art projects. All have similar concerns. “I’m very interested in the way people communicate who they are,” she says. “A lot of times, daily life and the way we interact doesn’t allow for a more in-depth way of expressing the intricacies of our stories.” Schwartz still works on the stage: She’s currently touring her onewoman show Crazy, about anxiety and depression, around the state. When it comes to digital video technology, she’s still making the transition from iMovie to the professional editing software Final Cut Pro. But Schwartz is committed to the new medium. “Video is the language of the 21st century,” she says. “Visual imagery is the dominant way of people communicating now.” >

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news quirks accepted included registering as a sex offender, however, Donato can’t go to City Hall because he’s required to stay more than 1000 feet from where children congregate, and, according to City Attorney Frank Garza, the Atascosa Boxing Club and Youth Center is “well within 200 feet” of that limit.

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deputies in Pima County, Ariz., rescued cancer patient Elvira Tellez, 67, after she called to report that she had been left alone in a CT scanner after a technician placed her inside the large machine, dimmed the lights so she could relax and told her not to move during the 25-minute procedure. After losing track of time, she said she called out, then screamed for help and spent several hours trying to free herself from the machine, only to find the closed clinic’s doors locked. By the time deputies reached her, she had been inside the clinic for five hours.

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A 47-year-old Texas man was shot by his own handgun while sitting in his cubicle at an insurance office. He had put the .45-caliber gun into his jacket pocket and then draped the jacket over the back of his chair, according to Lake Worth Police Chief Brett McGuire, who explained the gun accidentally fired as the man settled into his chair. The bullet passed through both of the man’s legs and a bookcase before lodging in the cubicle wall. • This season’s hunter shot by dog is James Harris, 37. He took between 100 and 120 pellets in his leg at close range while crossing a fence outside Grinnell, Iowa. He set the gun down, and the dog tripped the trigger.

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Mexico’s presidential election last year but rebounded to win the men’s age-55 category in this fall’s Berlin marathon. His time was a mere 2:41:12, including one 15-kilometer stretch he covered in only 21 minutes — 20 minutes and 29 seconds faster than the world record for 15 kilometers. Suspicious race officials disqualified Madrazo for taking a short cut after checking his electronic tracking chip and noting he had skipped two checkpoints. What’s more, veteran marathon photographer Victor Sailer pointed out a picture of Madrazo crossing the finish line wearing a wind breaker, hat and long, skintight running pants — hardly appropriate attire for a long-distance race. “If you look at everyone else that’s in the picture,” Sailer said, “everyone’s wearing T-shirts and shorts.”

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After Adrian and Tiffany McKinnon returned to find their home in Montgomery, Ala., had been emptied and trashed, Adrian was inspecting the piles of ransacked items when a man walked through the back door wearing his hat. Realizing the man was the thief, Adrian held him at gunpoint and made him clean up the house before he called police. The suspect, Tajuan Bullock, 33, complained, but Tiffany McKinnon said the police told him “anybody else would have shot him dead. That made the man shut up.”

Great Escape When Israeli police showed up at the home of Nabil Farumi to take him to a sentencing hearing after his conviction for attempted murder, they found that he had disappeared without a trace, even though he was supposed to be wearing an electronic ankle monitor. “After we searched the house,” police commander Yoram Danieli said, “we saw that he somehow managed to take the monitor off his leg and place it around the neck of his dog.”

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Dear Cecil, Is it true that Victorian doctors used to masturbate neurotic female patients to orgasm and used special new inventions (e.g., vibrators) to do so? If so, does this have any connection with Freud’s theories on female sexuality? Rob King, via email Just a few tweaks: (1) the women were diagnosed as hysteric, not neurotic; (2) vibrators were used, but contrary to rumor that wasn’t their original purpose; and (3) Freud helped end, not start, the practice. But mainly you’ve got it: The medical profession long treated such patients by fiddling with their genitalia — a subject receiving its most thorough examination in Rachel Maines’ The Technology of Orgasm (1998). The always nebulous concept of hysteria was known to the ancients; its original symptom was difficulty breathing, which as of 1900 B.C. was attributed by Egyptians to the uterus’ straying toward the lungs and throat. One early treatment (persisting into the Middle Ages) involved smearing foul substances near the nose and sweet ones near the crotch to goad and lure the errant organ back into place. Such beliefs influenced writings attributed to Hippocrates circa 400 B.C. These portray a sex-starved or otherwise desiccated uterus wandering the body in search of moisture, occasionally disrupting breathing; one text recommends genital massage in response, though whether this was supposed to culminate in a happy ending isn’t certain. Hippocrates concluded marriage and sex were the best cures, but he also advocated sneezing. Several centuries later, medical pioneer Galen also blamed the uterus for hysteria but denied its upward mobility. He believed female “sperm” (probably female ejaculate, as discussed here before) was released during sex; its accumulation via abstinence could produce toxic vapors, resulting in hysterical symptoms, namely shortness of breath and convulsions. (This idea, incidentally, gave rise to the notion of “the vapors,” scourge of Victorian gentlewomen and Southern belles, though by then doctors no longer believed actual vapors were causative.) For unmarried patients, Galen prescribed “digital manipulation” by a midwife to the point of “twitching,” “pleasure” and the release of “abundant sperm” — i.e., to orgasm. Over ensuing generations, influential pagan, Christian and Muslim physicians continued to recommend such treatment, with midwives continuing to do the grunt work. Under Christianity the practice was controversial, but some doctors persisted, considering Catholic objections mere superstition. By the mid-1800s, symptoms of hysteria included the inability to reach orgasm through vaginal intercourse and sexual fantasies accompanied by vaginal lubrication and an urge to masturbate. In short, normal female sexuality had been classified as pathological, and doctors stood ready to battle the epidemic. French physician Pierre Briquet popularized la titillation du clitoris (rather than du vagina or cervix) as treatment for hysterics. In the post-Briquet era, massages were given to married patients as well, now by doctors or nurses rather than midwives. If this all sounds wildly sketchy, consider alternative hysteria treatments, ancient and subsequent. Some operated on the first-do-no-harm model (cod liver oil, radishes), some on the let’s-get-you-high model (alcohol, cannabis, opium, cocaine). But others were less benign: dosing with arsenic, rubbing the genitals with dung, applying leeches to

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A Father’s Tears

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he brochure is celestial blue with wafting clouds. Its cover is darkest, suggesting a lowering storm; each successive panel grows lighter. The logo is a dove. Last week’s two-day San Francisco conference “Reclaiming Fatherhood: A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing with Abortion” clearly hoped to move men in a heavenly direction. But the presentations’ titles — “Forgiveness Therapy with Post-Abortion Men”; “Trauma and Abortion: When Men Hollow”; “The Masculine Side of Healing” — hint at the first task facing this gathering and the crusade of which it is part: to make men feel hurt by abortion. “Reclaiming Men,” which was organized by the National Organization of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing (NOPARH) and funded by the Catholic Knights of Columbus and the San Francisco Archdiocese, was billed as the inauguration of a new anti-abortion ministry — the rescue of “male victims of abortion.” Announced at the National Right to Life convention in June, the campaign is already gaining

steam. YouTube features several anti-abortion videos aimed at men, which share an elegiac tone and a heavy reliance on fade-ins and fade-outs. Many anti-choice websites now include sections on “other victims” of abortion, besides the fetus and the woman. According to NOPARH, the would-be baby’s siblings experience survivor guilt; cousins, aunts and uncles grieve. Even friends of an aborting woman may turn inward or engage in “serious risk-taking behavior,” hauling around “a burden of concern” for years. The addition of men to the casualty list is only the most recent stroke in a broader anti-choice strategy. After a decade of equivocal progress using a sin-andpunishment rhetoric, the Christian Right took a page from modern psychology: They translated sin into psychological illness, trading in a punitive tone for a compassionate one. Thus, in 1981, a new affliction was born — “postabortion syndrome,” or PAS, a form of post-traumatic stress disorder following abortion. Its symptoms include anxiety, depression, flashbacks and suicide. If women before were made to feel bad — ashamed and guilty — about having abortions, PAS allowed them to feel only sad. No longer murderers, they were now the victims of a murderous society that places expediency and economic gain above the welfare of women, children and families. If you remove the Right’s named perpetrator of this immorality — feminists — it’s a cultural critique not unlike feminism’s. “Poli Psy” is a monthly column that can also be read on www.sevendaysvt.com. To reach Judith Levine, email levine@sevendaysvt.com.

The “discovery” of PAS dovetailed with the construction by conservative evangelicals of a sort of parallel universe to the secular practice of psychotherapy. Within a church movement that stresses a direct, emotional relationship with God, Christian counselors applied to troubles from adolescent disaffection to sexual dissatisfaction a mixture of New Age philosophies, addictionology, Bible study and prayer, as well as conventional psychological techniques and language. Many secular therapists, especially psychoanalysts, eschew connecting their patients’ distress to phenomena outside the self or the family — medicalization, the view that psychological problems result from chemical or hormonal imbalances, is the most extreme form of this trend. Yet Christian therapists have no trouble diagnosing their clients’ misery as symptoms of the social and moral scourges they are politically committed to eradicating: pornography, “promiscuity,” feminism, homosexuality and abortion. Already, “pornography addiction” and the “disorder” of homosexuality could pull men into their offices, but post-abortion syndrome lay more or less outside the male psyche. If a kinder, gentler approach worked with women, why not exonerate men, too, who were long portrayed by anti-choice forces as seducer-abandoners abetted by abortion law? Like loaves and fishes, the books, workshops and weekend retreats with the words men, abortion, and healing in their titles began to multiply. Post-abortion syndrome is not a medically recognized disorder. The American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association do not recognize it, and PAS is not included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. In fact, a large body of data strongly refutes the notion that abortion raises the risk of depression, drug abuse or any other psychological problem any more than does having an unwanted pregnancy — or, for that matter, a baby. Still, grief is historical. In medieval times, parents did not generally grieve the death of human infants, since so many babies died. Could they have predicted the proliferation of 21st-century “pet-loss grief support” institutions, including funeral homes, where Americans mourn the deaths of their dogs and fish as profoundly as those of their parents? Grief is permitted — you might say encouraged — within certain cultural contexts. Research shows that women whose religions condemn abortion — and one in five pregnancy-terminators fall into this category — are most likely to suffer psychologically afterwards. Even if PAS is caused by the Vatican and not by vacuum aspiration, it is real for some women. Will men agree to succumb to post-abortion syndrome? Their numbers on marches and in clinicbombing arrests indicate that men constitute a substantial portion of anti-abortion activists. But the role they play is heroic, manly: protecting innocent women and children from the evil abortion merchants. Victimization, on the other hand, is feminine; even grief is a little sissified. The lost-fatherhood ministers seem to have thought through this gender problem. “These guys are in crisis,” Gregory Hasek, a licensed family therapist and director of the Misty Mountain Counseling Center in Portland, Oregon, told the Right to Life convention about the men in his practice. “They don’t hold up signs saying, ‘Hi, I’m post-abortion,’ but one of the pains in their lives is abortion.” That pain, Hasek implied, is related to the theft of their masculinity. “God created the need for men to get up and care for women and children,” he continued. “Women look to men for decisions. Women often equate sex with love and choose love from a man over having a child.” In other words, sensing the man doesn’t want a child, a woman may choose to abort — and that implicates the man in the sin of killing the fetus.

If the woman ends the pregnancy without consulting him, the man can suffer PAS without guilt — and in a hairy-chested way. “Men use anger as a way of processing grief,” explained Hasek, who was also a headliner at “Reclaiming Fatherhood.” “Abortion makes a lot of men angry, and the men who are kept out of the decision are the angriest. They need to talk about what it would have meant for them to have had the child.” Reporting on Hasek’s talk in the newsletter of the think tank Political Research Associates, Eleanor Bader noted, “To hear him . . . tell it, the country is filled with men longing to be fathers” and “deadbeat dads are rare birds.” In this, the lost-fatherhood ministry is like the rest of the men’s movement, whether the guys are singing hymns with the Promise Keepers or beating drums with Robert Bly. Aside from a few pro-feminists, not many talk about their brothers on the lam. More commonly, they resent the bad rap the deadbeats give men in general, which they believe accounts for an unjust pro-mother bias in divorce court. Even if men want custody of their children, say “father’s rights” activists, judges won’t give it to them. And the epitome of fatherhood denied is abortion unilaterally procured. Although conservative Christians male and female claim never to have met a baby, born or unborn, whom they didn’t want to take home, other men’s rights activists are equally peeved about the opposite situation: Legally powerless to intercede in a woman’s decision to bring a pregnancy to term, men are nevertheless held to paying child support once the kid is born. Writer Cathy Young summarized this concern: “Women have reproductive rights, and men have reproductive responsibilities.” Considering this asymmetry in 2005, Los Angeles Times columnist Meghan Daum floated a proposal: “If abortion is to remain legal and relatively unrestricted — and I believe it should — why shouldn’t men have the right during at least the first trimester of pregnancy to terminate their legal and financial rights and responsibilities to the child?” This sounds reasonable to me, if the man could prove in court that he hadn’t been with the program at the start and only belatedly got cold feet. The scant research on the subject suggests that, at least within committed couples, most decisions to have or not have a baby are made jointly. But the law protects rights and apportions responsibility when consensus can’t be reached. Who decides? That is the fundamental question of abortion law and, by extension, about having children, too. Daum did not dream up her opt-out clause randomly; Samuel Alito was undergoing his Supreme Court confirmation hearings at the time, and she was responding to his opinion, as a circuit court judge, that spousal consent for abortion was OK. Thinking about Alito, the lost fathers of Christendom start to make me nervous. What happens when they no longer feel satisfied with a therapeutic shoulder to cry on? When reclaiming fatherhood turns toward legal efforts to reclaim fathers’ “God-given role” of family patriarch? We pro-choicers are absolutists for a reason: Abortion law is all about slippery slopes. So let’s imagine sliding, shall we? The Roberts court rules spousal consent constitutional. After a while, an unmarried boyfriend sues, claiming unequal protection, and boyfriend consent gets the go-ahead, followed by sperm-donor consent. Eventually, Roe is overturned. Doctors — and maybe women, too — are convicted of murdering fetuses. Judges start adding years to their sentences based on the victim impact statements of bereaved fathers. Then legislatures encode payback for paternal grief in mandatory minima. The scarcity and danger of illegal abortion increase. And, once again, women’s bodies are crushed under the law of the father. m

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THE LINE Life has changed in many ways since 9/11, not the least of which is compromising, or scrapping altogether, certain freedoms in the name of homeland security. For average, non-trouble-making Americans, though, this manifests primarily in another “inconvenient truth” of modern times. That is, the hassle of long lines, greater scrutiny and, sometimes, intimidating interactions with authorities when we try to get from one place to another. Nowhere is this more evident than at an international border. Inconvenience also can mean financial loss for Vermonters who live next to Canada or conduct business on both sides. And travelers who head north simply for pleasure often find that coming home is . . . unpleasant. This week, we take a look at the border from several perspectives: Matt Scanlon relates an unnerving brush with “the law,” and considers his potential status on a watch list. A handful of Seven Days readers contribute their not-sohappy re-entry experiences. Ken Picard rides along with a border patrol agent and learns about tedium on the terror front. Patrick Ripley talks with Vermont truckers, who — thanks to the intervention of Senator Bernie Sanders — find their customs service much improved. And, online, vlogger Eva Sollberger visits the border, connects with crossers, and learns that Canadians have pas de problem.

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curiously intense blanket of fog made nearly the whole journey from Montréal to the Highgate Springs border entrance a hyper-vigilant, steering-wheel-clenching affair. I STORY approached the U.S. Customs station MATT at 1 in the morning on November 21 SCANLON with relief, if only because it was the first truly well-lit area I’d seen for 40 miles. Winding around the pylons and creeping up to the single open checkpoint lane, I saw that not a single car was ahead of me. I passed through the green light and stopped at the booth, content in my belief that, though dinner with a friend in Canada had run late, the compensation would be a quick re-entry to the Land of the Free. The booth was empty. I waited, dumbly blinking, for about 45 seconds. Nothing. I offered a flummoxed “Hello?” and, after hearing no response, drove a few feet until I could see through the nearly floorto-ceiling windows of the customs office. I caught the eye of an officer behind a desk inside and held up my hands in what I hoped was the international “What should I do?” pantomime. He gave me a sweeping gesture with his left hand. Off I went. As I came to the first Winooski exit, I saw that a State Trooper SUV was tailing me closely. It stayed on my

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bumper until the Shelburne exit. By the time I took a left onto Shelburne Road, lights were flashing. “Did you cross the Canadian border tonight?” the trooper asked after a sprightly walk-up, one hand on his holster. “Yes, just a half-hour ago.” “You’ve been reported as having illegally crossed the border.” I knew just enough about border issues to imagine how much trouble I could be in. But I also knew that a skittish demeanor is an invitation to extended interrogation, so I tried to stay calm. After the usual license offering, I was asked to open the trunk. It was hard to forget that every single lawyer I had ever asked about

this question had advised me that the proper answer is “no.” But “yes” came tumbling out of my mouth like a dry turd, and I got out of the car to let him peer into the jumble of jumper cables, old magazines and dusty summer gear. I had borrowed some friends’ car for the trip while mine was in the shop, and, though I was reasonably certain they were not traffickers of uranium, the fact that this wasn’t my ride lent the proceedings an extra air of anxiety. Two more sets of lights appeared, these belonging to the Burlington Police, while the trooper advised me of the report he’d received from the border station. “I’ve been after you since

Swanton,” he said. “We were told that you charged through the border. Didn’t even stop.” “That not true, officer,” I replied, and tumbled through my version of the events. After I’d offered answers to a raft of questions, he gave me some options. “What usually happens is that you are either escorted back to the border to go through again . . . or I can call the dog unit to go over your car.” Faced with the prospect of a 40mile escorted journey and the very real possibility — or so he told me — of a $5000 fine and/or seizure of the car, I chose door number two. In 10 minutes a bouncing German >> 38A

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that was with me what this was all about. He said he couldn’t tell me. When the guards came back, they told me to stand up and that they needed to check me for drugs and weapons. One said, “We’re gonna take the handcuffs off and we’re gonna have to search you.” This time it was a little more thorough. They asked if I had any tattoos. I said no. They asked if they could see my arms. I said sure. I unbuttoned my sleeves and rolled them up. They asked if I had any scars. They asked if there were any on my neck. They looked at my neck and saw no scars. I again asked them what the deal was. They said they were looking for someone with my looks and my same name. They

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minute.” They told me to put my hands behind my back and put handcuffs on me. The officer asked me if I was comfortable and asked if I would please go into their office. As if I had a choice. They brought me into an office. All four guards were with me. They said they couldn’t tell me why they were doing this. Then the four guards left me with one. About five minutes went by before they finally came back. I did ask the lone guard

let me go to the lobby and sit down with my wife and my neighbor and their little girl. I’m not sure what they were doing during this time, but looking through our car would be my guess. After about 10 minutes, the guards came in and apologized for the inconvenience and said, “You can go on your way.” I wasn’t real upset or anything. I was a little nervous at first, especially when they put the handcuffs on me. When they brought >> 41A

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That day, our only burst of excitement comes when a herd of loose pigs tears across the road. While that’s bad news for a journalist looking for a story to tell, “all quiet on the northern front” is just the way Woodward likes it. And there’s good reason for the calm spell. Just 24 hours earlier, Vermont U.S. Attorney Tom Anderson announced the indictments of two highly sophisticated human-trafficking rings, the largest ever apprehended in this region. The unsealed indictments allege that the two groups — one a Korean ring operating out of Toronto, the other a Salvadoran outfit based in Montréal — smuggled hundreds of undocumented aliens into the United States between 2004 and 2007 from such countries as Pakistan, India and South Korea. None of those undocumented aliens, it’s believed, were headed specifically for Vermont; according to Anderson, they were all transiting through the state en route to

Vermont and New York State only highlighted the vulnerability of America’s northern border. Although the porous nature of the U.S./Mexican border is well documented, there’s been a renewed emphasis on closing the gaps in America’s longer and less-patrolled northern boundary. “A lot of people say this is the longest unguarded border in the world,” says Woodward, as we patrol a stretch of Line Road, a narrow dirt lane that zigzags back and forth between Vermont and Québec. In fact, the only way to know which country you’re in is to look for the small, white stone markers that delineate the actual border. Woodward cautions, “Just because you don’t see a person here doesn’t mean you’re not being monitored.” To illustrate his point, he points to a video camera mounted unobtrusively in a tree. It’s just one of countless pieces of detection equipment Border Patrol uses, along with infrared monitors (to detect human movements), magnetic sensors (to

larger cities such as Boston and New York City. And, while there’s no evidence that any of those foreign nationals were part of terrorist groups, Anderson admitted there’s no way of knowing for sure. “When an organization has established a pipeline to get aliens from different countries, including countries with terrorists, they don’t care who’s passing through that pipeline, as long as they’re paying,” he said at last week’s press conference in Burlington. Since those arrests were made in August, illegal border crossings into the Swanton sector have dropped to a trickle. Clearly, breaking up the operations was a feather in the caps of Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the various other law-enforcement agencies that cooperated on the investigations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Korean National Police. Nevertheless, the revelation that two highly organized humantrafficking rings were able to operate undetected for several years in

detect vehicles) and seismic instruments (to detect both). As a member of the green-uniformed Border Patrol, Woodward has the job of keeping an eye on the vast stretches of wilderness and water that lie between official ports of entry. He’s not to be confused with the blue-uniformed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, who staff the country’s 170 official border crossings, such as those at Highgate and Derby Line. Also, a word to the wise: Don’t refer to either as “border guards.” As one Border Patrol agent noted, it sounds “too East German.” Since 9/11, the primary focus of both agencies, as well as of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — the one that investigates undocumented workers and conducts workplace raids — has been to stop terrorists. Admittedly, preventing the flow of illegal drugs and undocumented workers into the United States remains a priority, Woodward says. But when he shows up for work each day, it’s the events of that Tuesday morning

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Administration’s No Fly list as an example. “Should you have ended up on a list like that, you’d never know it,� Elliot said. “It’s possible to file a petition to have your name removed, but I doubt that you’d even know the results. It’s a pretty cloudy issue.� My immediate concern was whether I could travel to Canada again, so a call to the customs office was in order. Ted Woo, in the public affairs department of the Customs and Border Protection Office in Boston — a division of DHS — was polite but unable to tell me whether I was now a border risk. “I’m just not in a position to comment on your situation,� he said, and suggested that I contact the Highgate Springs checkpoint directly. That, too, proved a dark avenue; calls to the station were not returned. But a visit to the Williston State Police office

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brought slight reassurance. Yes, there was a record of the events of that early morning, the clerk revealed, but there was no indication of “ongoing interestâ€? or pending matters before the state. It seemed I was clear to drive myself around Vermont, but my inability to determine whether I was a border risk or on a federal watch list was at once curious and unnerving. As I was discovering — and as Allen Gilbert, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union-Vermont, further detailed — the problem is getting hold of that list information, and figuring out to whom I can appeal if I consider myself unfairly categorized. “Several months ago there were 720,000 people on the [FBI’s] watch list alone,â€? Gilbert advised me. “Now it’s up to 860,000, and, as the number gets up to a million, you really have to evaluate how effective any list is that has that many people on it. It’s also like quicksand,â€? Gilbert added, “in that it’s easy to stumble into the list and nearly impossible to free yourself from it.â€? As of press time, I was still unable to confirm my presence on any watch list, and anxiety ruled my plans to travel back to MontrĂŠal on November 30. Though my return to the U.S. the next day occurred without incident, a lingering worry remained. According to Ted Woo at Customs and Border Protection, travelers entering the U.S. after January 30, 2008, will need to have “enhancedâ€? identification that includes proof of citizenship in some form. Other than a passport, a birth certificate is the only practical method of proving citizenship. As border policies evolve in this more stringent direction, the lesser-caliber brand of “violationâ€? that I committed will probably become more common. The distinction between those who violate border policy willfully and maliciously and those whose infractions are the result of misunderstanding may become less clear, and the issue will further tax DHS officials’ time and energy. The ACLU’s Allen Gilbert, however, sees another consequence of this ambiguity: “Fear. That’s the [common] denominator here,â€? he offered. “You were told — correctly or no — that you were in a ‘system’ but are not in a position to find out what that means . . . if anything. You were not charged with a crime, yet were given reason to be afraid,â€? Gilbert continued. “Is that an effective way to maintain security? I’m not so sure, but fear of being ‘marked’ doesn’t strike me as a great way to maintain liberties here at home.â€? ďż˝

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me in the office I was actually shaking, but I told myself I had nothing to worry about. It kind of made me feel good, in one sense, that they are trying to capture people. But on the other hand . . . if it does happen again, they said to tell the guard this has happened before, and maybe show him your forearms. John

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crossings on the Vermont line, says Nora Ehrlich, assistant director for trade at CBP’s Boston field office. Without the permits, truckers were limited to three commercial border ports, in Derby Line, Highgate Springs and Norton. These sites, explains Ehrlich, are equipped with hightech monitoring devices, such as X-ray machines and radiation portal monitors. She says permits to use the state’s nine other ports are

site in QuĂŠbec. The trip used to be 6 miles. “The Department of Homeland Security and Customs, they lost all kinds of common sense,â€? says Starr. The additional mileage cost Starr’s company dearly. The 886 border crossings his trucks completed in the year after he lost his permit amounted to 44,000 extra miles, 8500 additional gallons of fuel and 1500 additional manhours. The annual price tag? PHOTO: EVA SOLLBERGER

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$80,000. For a small trucking company, that’s a significant blow. After repeatedly being stonewalled by CBP officials, local truckers like Starr turned to Senator Bernie Sanders for help. Things began to change “once the big shots showed up,� says Starr. Sanders facilitated a meeting in late September between some two-dozen truckers and CBP Director Farquharson, among other officials, at the North Troy Elementary School. Truckers voiced their concerns — and, apparently, CBP listened. “Just to get [CBP] here must have been quite a job,� says Starr, describing the meeting as one of the most productive he’s attended in all his years working in government. Since the meeting, truckers

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About three years ago, my wife and I were showing a visitor the Haskell Opera House, which straddles the U.S./Canada border near Beebe Plain, Vermont. We drove up from Stowe and parked the car about a block from the opera house on the U.S. side. As we walked up to the building, I was pointing out things, and walked a few feet down the street on the U.S. side of the opera house. As we walked back to the car, the U.S. Customs station — about one block away from my car — sounded a siren, and an officer came outside, waving his hands to me. He yelled to me to “report to” the U.S. Customs right away. When we got there, I was told we were flagged down because we had “entered the U.S. from Canada” without reporting to U.S. Customs. I told him we had never gone into Canada. (We never even entered the Haskell Opera House.) The officer said we had tripped “sensors” placed next to or near the opera house — sensors probably hidden in a tree nearby. So be warned: Don’t walk around the Haskell Opera House — most certainly not to its far side — unless you plan to stop at U.S. Customs immediately. And during intermission [at a show there], stay close to the front of the building! Robert DiGiulio STOWE

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he 11th Annual Small Picture Exhibition currently on view at the Bryan Memorial Gallery is, somewhat ironically, huge. The Lilliputian dimensions of individual artworks — the maximum size permitted is 12 by 16 inches — mean that some 220 pieces fit comfortably in the EXHIBIT gallery. As always, paintings dominate, but photographs, 11th Annual drawings and a few prints also appear. Collectively they Small Picture represent the efforts of more than 100 regional artists. Exhibition. Bryan Calling someone “yellow” was fightin’ words in the Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville. Old West, but one of the gallery’s regular exhibitors Through happily wears the tag as a nickname. Adrien “Yellow” December 16. Patenaude favors that citreous hue in every canvas he creates. But there’s a method to his madness: His eccenARTWORK tric aesthetic results from a real command of color. “New Year’s Day, In “Kingdom Vista,” an 8-by-8-inch acrylic landShelburne, VT” by Robert scape, Patenaude lays out diagonal swaths of golden Huntoon yellow edged by pale greens, which reach deeply into the picture toward lavender mountains. The colors are PHOTO flat, like silkscreen images, and the artist’s palette is Marc Awodey reduced to fewer than half a dozen variations on his key hues. Two slivers of red in the middle ground of “Kingdom Vista” — perhaps stands of poison sumac — jostle the colors into a harmonious whole. Another “flattened” painting, the 10-by-16-inch oil “Gray October” by Helmut Famira, uses red punctuation in a similar way. Dots of the color, perhaps representing maple leaves, are scattered in and around tall pines in a snowy copse under a gray sky. Without the animating red, the work would be as dreary as its title suggests. Debi Gobin also takes an interesting chromatic approach in her 10-by-13-inch “Mountain Song.” In the painting, she’s employed a triadic harmony of purple, yellow and green to depict a robust vista. Divided by the mountain, mirror-image diagonals sweep across both valley and sky. Robert Huntoon has a more traditional slant on landscape painting, working with naturalistic colors and obsessively fine detail. In his 6-by-5-inch acrylic “New Year’s Day, Shelburne, VT,” horizontal furrows in a field are dusted by snow with a bluish cast; these are echoed in the sky by stripes of pale crimson and violet. At left, along the field’s horizon line, are perfectly rendered, naked trees. Huntoon’s “Sounds of Silence,” a 5-by-13-inch oil, depicts another snowy field flanked by trees, but this time in a panoramic view on a misty morn. The painting is almost monochromatically silver, except for

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their amazing camouflage. The birds’ habitat is a marsh, and their banded brown feathers blend perfectly with surrounding grasses. Winter scenes are always popular in this annual end-of-year show, and this one is no exception. “Sugar on Snow,” by Daniel Patullo, is a 12-by-8-inch, vertically oriented photo of snowy woods. The vantage point provides a very low horizon. A red sugar shack is nestled deeply in the woods, and the steam of sugaring rises through the trees. Patullo’s sturdy composition is based on a low vanishing point sited behind the structure, so that the trees stand high, like the vaulted arches of a Gothic cathedral. Roughly 60 pieces had sold from the show as of this writing, so it’s a safe bet there will be a 12th Annual Small Picture Exhibition to look forward to next year. �

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OPENINGS :: burlington area ANDY BELITSOS & SASHA GENDRON: The seniors show their BFA Thesis work in painting and sculpture. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1469. Reception December 5, 3 p.m. Through December 21. CHERYLANNE ‘CHE’ SCHREINER: Paintings. Magnolia Bistro, Burlington, 862-7446. Reception December 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Through December. FEATURED ARTISTS SHOW: Jim Foote, Leeza Mossey, Lorraine Pike and Sharon Fiske show their works. Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery, Enosburg Falls, 933-6403. Reception December 6, 5-8 p.m. Through December. FESTIVAL OF THE TREES: "Visions of Peace," the 27th annual tradition presents holiday evergreens decorated by locals with a theme of peace; and MEMBER ART SHOW: A group exhibition in multiple media; and TASHA TUDOR: Original artwork by the legendary illustrator. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Opening reception December 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with live music. Family Day December 8, 1-4 p.m., with a perfromance by the Stowe Elementry School Chorus, cookie decorating and more. Exhibits through January 3. ‘WRAP IT UP!’: End-of-year group show featuring unique works in multiple media. The Lazy Pear Gallery, Montpelier, 223-7680. Reception December 7, 4-8 p.m., in conjunction with Art & Artist Chocolate Walk. Through December. ‘THE NATURAL WORLD’: A group show focusing on nature from many perspectives. Cooler Gallery, White River Junction, 295-8008. Open for First Friday reception December 7, 6-8 p.m. Through December. MICHELLE LYNN DEANGELIS: "Unconscious Consumption," mixedmedia works including colored pencil, acrylic on canvas and paper and words. Speaking Volumes, Burlington, 864-6535. Reception December 7, 6 p.m., with live music by Wearetheengine and Workingman's Army. Through December. DOMINIQUE GUSTIN: Paintings. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Reception December 7, 5:30-8 p.m. Through December. ‘ART FROM THE HEART’: Children's works from Burlington City Arts program in the pediatric ward at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. Reception December 7, 5-8 p.m. Through January 1. ‘SHIFTING FANCIES AND CELESTIAL LIGHTS’: A group show of 15 Vermont artists, featuring the paintings of Tracy Vartenigian Burhans. Furchgott Sourdiff Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848. Reception December 7, 6-8 p.m. Through January. ART RESOURCE ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT: More than 35 central Vermont artists show new work. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Reception

December 7, 4-8 p.m., in conjunction with Art & Artist Chocolate Walk. Through December 20. GROUP HOLIDAY SHOW: Art work by local artists including Charlet Davenport, Jennifer Anderson, Andrea Doughtie and more. Pegasus Gallery, Quechee, 296-6617. Reception

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OPENINGS << 49A DECEMBER SOLO EXHIBITIONS: A group exhibit of works by artists of national renown. Yester House Gallery, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 3622522. Reception December 8, 2-4 p.m. Through January 6. MICHAEL CLAGUE: Oils and mixed media on canvas, construction assemblages and linocuts. Plainfield Community Center, 454-8037. Reception December 8, 7 p.m. Through January 5. ROY VESTRICH: "A Sense of Place," selected paintings. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College, 4681266. Reception December 11, 4:30-6 p.m. Through December 21. ANDREW BELITSOS: A BFA Thesis exhibition in recent ceramic and stone works. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1469. Reception December 12, 3 p.m. Through December 21.

TALKS/ EVENTS ‘SMALL WORKS/BIG ART’: Local and national artists show works that make affordable holiday presents. Gift wrapping designed by Sara Altieri available. Proceeds benefit Vermont Food Bank. Gallery in-the-Field, Brandon, 2470125. Open for Brandon's Moonlight Madness December 5, until 8 p.m. Through December 23. VANTAGE POINT RELEASE PARTY: UVM's literary magazine releases its fall issue with readings and an exhibit of artwork from the zine. Green Door Studio, Burlington, 617939-4091. Reception December 7, 4:30-10 p.m., including readings and music by DJ Drew Stock. Exhibit through December 9. HANDMEON RECEPTION AND WORKSHOP: Learn how to create "traveling" gifts that keep on giving. See www.handmeon.com for more information. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 356-2776. Holiday open house and solstice reception with

ISLAND WARMTH Langdon Street Café’s exhibition of paintings from students of the Alternative Art School in Montrouis, Haiti, brings tropical colors to downtown Montpelier this month. Show organizers Bob Belenky and Andrea Stefani have booked three additional venues as well: Capitol Grounds coffeehouse and Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier and Maple Valley Café in Plainfield. All of the proceeds from sales will benefit the school. In a country with a per-capita income of less than $500 a year, those dollars will go a long way. Pictured: “The Cotton Field” by Renel Xavier.

"handing-on" workshop, December 7, 5-8 p.m. WOODEN HORSE ARTS GUILD HOLIDAY SHOW: Northern Vermont artists and crafters present works from jewelry to stained glass to wooden puzzles. American Legion Hall, North Troy, 988-4300. December 7, 8 & 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. BLACKSMITHING DEMONSTRATION: Kirk Williams, Eric Cupper and James Teusher show different techniques at the forge. Pine Street Studios, 339A Pine St., Burlington, 865-5355. December 8, 1-5 p.m., followed by pot luck. Free. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Original artworks, prints, cards and more by local artists Cristine Cambrea, Lisa Lillibridge and Rachel Trooper. Cristine Cambrea Studio, SEABA, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 863-4306. December 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET: Fun, local, handmade gifts. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165. December 8, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., and December 9, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. VERMONT NORTH BY HAND STUDIO TOURS: An open-studio weekend featuring oil paintings, pottery, photographs, furniture and more by local artists in Bradford, Corinth, Fairlee, Newbury, Orange and Topsham. Brochure guides available at participating locations or at www.vermontnorth byhand.com. Tour December 8 & 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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BILL BOCCIO: Digital photographs of winter scenes. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 878-6955. Through December. MARIN HORIKAWA: "Some of My Work and Art," creations by the Japaneseborn artist, now a design director at Jager DiPaola Kemp for Burton Snowboards. Pursuit Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 862-3883. December 7 - January 5. BEN ALESHIRE: "The Miracle of Movement," black-and-white photographs from the Republic of Georgia, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Radio Bean, Burlington, 779-1527. Through January 1. DOUGLAS HOPPES: Landscapes and abstract watercolors, Bar; and MARC AWODEY: Paintings, Dining Room; and RACHEL SARGENT: Natural history illustrations in pastel, watercolor and acrylic, Green House. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through December. ‘CELEBRATE THE SEASON’: A holiday exhibit features the paintings of renowned artist Carolyn Walton as well as those of newcomer Deborah Lamden and jewelry by Tineke Russell. LuxtonJones Gallery, Shelburne, 985-8223. Through December. GRACE NELSON LANCE: Monoprints. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho, 8993211. Through December 30. MARJORIE WHITLOCK: The self-taught elder artist shows her pastels of land and water scenes. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 8657200. Through December 29. ‘ART TAKE-OUT’: Works by more than a dozen local and international gallery and Artshop artists in multiple media. Kasini House, Burlington, 264-4839. Through December 22. ‘ART IN THE BARN HOLIDAY-STYLE’: The Essex Art League present more than 800 works of art. Lang Farm Nursery, Essex Junction, 878-5720. Through December 23.

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United States would include a warning label, but under tough questioning from reporters, he conceded that the label would be printed in Chinese. At the conclusion of the press conference, Qiu indicated that he was “confident” that the company could regain U.S. consumers’ trust in time for the Christmas season: “We have 80 million delicious Christmas hams just waiting to be shipped.” Elsewhere, President Bush praised Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for

Those turkeys were sent to virtually every store in the U.S. A spokesman for the wuhan food company

announcing that he would quit the army, adding, “When I quit the National Guard, I didn’t even give them notice.”

Award-winning humorist, television personality and film actor Andy Borowitz is author of the new book The Republican Playbook. To find out more about Andy Borowitz and read his past columns, visit www.borowitzreport.com

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Gifts for Gamers Ready to play the shopping game? Finding the perfect gift for the gamer on your holiday list this year won’t take any more effort than going to the local video-game outlet, closing your eyes, spinning around and pointing. Chances are, you’ll end up with something worth wrapping up. This holiday, the only problem with finding good games remains choosing among the many options. Here are some ideas:

“Guitar Hero 3”, Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii; $59.99 for game only, bundles $79.99 and up, depending on platform, T for Teen Pick up the guitar-shaped controller and strum along to the library of rock hits. Everyone has dreamed of becoming a rock star, and “Guitar Hero” remains the closest most of us will ever get.

“Mass Effect”, Xbox 360, $59.99, M for Mature If you wanted to create a game that could make George Lucas jealous, this would be it. An interactive space opera with loads of action, this title combines stories and emotion with pitched battles and flashy effects.

“Rock Band”, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS2, $159.99 and up, depending on platform, T for Teen When playing the guitar isn’t enough to scratch your rock itch, how about adding vocals and drums? “Rock Band” bundles a guitar, a microphone and a drum kit, allowing up to four players to jam or argue, just like a real band.

“Super Mario Galaxy”, Wii, $49.99, E for Everyone Nintendo doesn’t release a new Mario game often. When it does, the quality shines through. This new adventure is no exception. Weird, wonderful and full of unexpected challenges, “Galaxy” offers a universe of fun.

“Buzz! The Mega Quiz Bundle”, PS2, $39.99, E for Everyone Listen to quiz questions, buzz in with a big red button, and answer those questions for points. This age-old television format makes its way to the gaming console with a simple yet satisfying party game.

“The Orange Box”, Xbox 360 and PS3, $59.99; PC $49.99, M for Mature Even if this weren’t one of the most entertaining products of the year, it would still be the best value. Bundling five separate games, including reissued “Half-Life” titles, an online teambased combat title called “Team Fortress 2,” and the peculiar and cutting-edge “Portal,” this is one box that every gamer should have under his or her tree.

“Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor DVD Game”, DVD, $24.95, E for Everyone Set aside your PlayStation and PC. This game works with nothing more than a DVD player, a remote control and the desire to solve a mystery. Who says video games require a big investment to enjoy an evening of exploration, mystery and excitement?

“Assassin’s Creed”, Xbox 360 and PS3, $59.99, M for Mature In this game’s detailed medieval world that feels almost alive, the player takes on the role of a righteous assassin who has so many nooks, crannies and rooftops to explore that looking around can get in the way of taking out the bad guys. “The Simpsons Game”, Xbox 360, $59.99, T for Teen Maybe the movie didn’t live up to the reputation of the television series. The new game, however, provides enough challenge and goofy satire to keep kids and their parents amused for days. “Beautiful Katamari”, Xbox 360, $39.99, E for Everyone The third game in this idiosyncratic series once again asks players to roll up giant balls of junk in a surreal world. This time around, the title takes advantage of the 360’s ample graphic power to pile up more of the same good-natured fun. “Skate”, Xbox 360 and PS3, $59.99, T for Teen Skill, rather than button combos, propels your board and your skater across this expansive urban playground. Tony Hawk, watch out. “Eye of Judgment”, PS3, $69.99, T for Teen Toss collectible cards on the game mat, and the PlayStation 3 will bring creatures to life on the screen. Through the magic of the included camera peripheral, this hybrid card/video game offers the jaded gamer a unique twist.

“Sherlock Holmes: Awakened for PC”, PC, $29.99 M for Mature Take the world’s foremost detective and drop him in the horror world of H.P. Lovecraft, and you have the makings of a fascinating literary mash-up. It’s up to Holmes to stop interdimensional terror by following the clues. “Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga”, Xbox 360, PS2 and Wii, $49.99, E for Everyone Who would have thought the marriage of Legos and “Star Wars” would amount to anything more than a short-term gimmick to sell toys? Be that as it may, the latest installment of this video-game franchise gives fans of toys and science-fiction pulp the chance to relive memorable moments from the films and the toy chest. “Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games”, Wii, $49.99, E for Everyone Mario. Sonic. Olympics. Minigames. The combination appeals from the very beginning. And even though it takes a bit of time to get into the various events included on the disc, once you do, the game will get you off the couch and moving around the living room.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): This would be

an excellent time for you to visit terminally ill patients in a hospice or go on a tour of a maximum-security prison. To take maximum advantage of the current cosmic opportunities, you might also travel to the Slum Theme Park in Americus, Georgia, where Habitat for Humanity has built replicas of the leaky-roofed, earthenfloored, bug-infested huts that so many millions of the world’s poor call home. In other words, Aries, I recommend that you give yourself firsthand exposure to people whose problems are much more demanding than yours. To do so at this juncture in your life’s journey would provide a helpful shock that would inspire you to conquer the personal challenge you find most daunting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): These last two

weeks before the solstice will stir up a vortex of novelty in your depths. Among the sparkly surprises swirling around down there will be some shimmering intuitions about your life in 2008. So stay on high alert, Taurus. Snag every one of those prophetic glimpses. Here are questions to focus your attention: What new interests are gestating within you? How is life asking you to modify your ideas about who you are? What do you suspect will be your best three creations in the coming year?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I love how

electrifyingly your intelligence works, Gemini — how fast you can comprehend things that other people require many twists and turns to grasp. But I don’t love how your quick mind sometimes alienates you from those who are moving more slowly than you, and I don’t love it when that undermines your ability to capitalize on your brilliance. Fortunately, I don’t think this will be a problem in the coming days. From what I can tell, you will have uncanny fun without making any karmic messes as your brainpower generates breathtaking feats of voluminous understanding.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hell isn’t

an imaginary place dreamed up to scare the faithful, according to Pope Benedict XVI. He says sinners are actually tortured by fire for all eternity. My opinion is that his crazy talk is less worthy of consideration than the rants of the homeless guy downtown who thinks evil reptilian extraterrestrials have taken over George Bush’s brain. To prime you for this week’s advice, I ask you to purge any tendency you might have to believe in cartoony notions of hell like the Pope’s. That will free you to meditate on the possibility that we do in fact ultimately suffer for the pain we cause others. Not by being literally tortured in a demonic realm, not at the hands of a “devil,� but rather by the ugliness we have unleashed inside us. It’s a good week for you to spend quality time in your personal hell, Cancerian, making up for any hurtful or greedy or unconscious things you may have done in 2007. (P.S. You’re not any guiltier than the rest of us; it’s just that this is a good time for you to atone.)

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): To many Tibetan Buddhists, the snow lion is a symbol of fearless joy, which is a cornerstone of their spiritual practice. I trust that in 2007 you have learned a lot about this sublime quality, and I hope you will make it the basis of your daily rhythm in 2008. These last two weeks before the solstice will be an excellent time to integrate all the teachings you’ve absorbed about fearless joy, and to prime yourself to take your mastery to the next level. What other terms can you come up with to describe this superpower? How about “brave bliss,� “aggressive happiness,� or “fierce pleasure�?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In some places,

you can’t buy a gun 15 minutes after you get an itch to hold it in your hand. In America, for example, a few of the states force you to delay your purchase for a short time. Many countries also require couples seeking marriage licenses to endure a cooling-off period of a few days before they can officially tie the knot. I urge you to adopt this approach to making important

decisions, Virgo. Impose a waiting period on yourself if you’re thinking about acquiring heavy artillery, intensifying your relationship commitment, altering your consciousness, or initiating any other big action.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re coming to the climax of the season of fertile tension and productive arguments. (Let’s hope you haven’t allowed it to devolve into the season of fruitless disputes and awkward silence.) As you prepare to harvest the full potential of the opportunities that have been made available, I offer you three pieces of advice from the French essayist Joseph Joubert. (1) “Never cut what you can untie.� (2) “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.� (3) “The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.�

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his is a movie that should have a medical warning in its trailer. Caution: Viewing may be hazardous to your film-going fun; side effects can include drowsiness, irritation and difficulty swallowing. If a more preposterous major release made it to theaters in 2007, I managed to miss it. I wish I could say the same for the feature debut of writer-director Joby Harold. Before it even begins, Awake strains credibility with a couple of introductory paragraphs claiming that, of the 21 million patients who undergo surgery in the U.S. each year, as many as 30,000 do not actually go under when given anesthesia. Instead, the filmmaker would have us believe, these 30,000 Americans lie on the operating table paralyzed, feeling every excruciating slice and flick of the knife.

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This may be the holiday shopping season, but sorry, I’m not buying. Are you kidding me? If one farmer gets his arm caught in a thresher and has to saw it off with his own jackknife, the network morning shows are all over the guy like he brought peace to the Middle East. If people were getting surgery while conscious on a regular basis, they’d be on TV. If that many were, they’d be on TV every day. All day. Once it actually begins, the picture proceeds to strain credibility even further. Hayden Christensen plays a 22-year-old who inherited billions from his Manhattan real-estate mogul dad. He is in desperate need of a heart transplant but can’t seem to reach the top of the waiting list. That’s a good one. Maybe the fledgling director should have tried his hand at comedy. I’m guessing Terrence Howard lost a bet. The actor slums here as Christensen’s close friend, a cardiovascular surgeon facing four malpractice suits. In one scene he explains that, because insurance won’t cover the judgments against him, he’s as desperate for cash as his buddy is for a new ticker. When one suddenly becomes available, the super-rich scion insists that Howard handle the procedure. Which I found odd for a couple of reasons: First, Christensen’s mother (Lena Olin) has secured the services of the most eminent physician in the field. And second, how many hospitals are OK with uninsured doctors working in their operating rooms?

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No matter — the most farfetched and feebleminded development is yet to come. Once he’s on the table and has received anesthesia, Christensen finds to his horror that he can feel everything the surgical team is doing. Now, you’d think this would almost certainly be the low point of his day. Nope. Because he can also hear everything his friend and coworkers are saying, and the topic of discussion is their scheme to kill him and steal his money. So all this laughable, highly unlikely stuff is happening. But the movie’s hook is the phenomenon of “anesthetic awareness,” and that’s an undeniably creepy premise — right up there with anything Poe wrote about being buried alive. The moment Howard plunges his knife into Christensen’s chest, and you hear the fully conscious patient cry out in voice-over pain, the film grabs you. For the better part of, oh, 10 minutes, Joby Harold has you right where he wants you. And then he does the most confounding thing. He changes the subject. Amazingly, Christensen’s anesthetic awareness is never mentioned again, even though he has still to undergo not one but two heart transplant procedures. Instead, the filmmaker has the patient’s spirit leave his body and roam the hospital, investigating the crime being perpetrated against him. That’s right. While his body is paralyzed on the operating table, his soul snoops around for clues and listens in on people’s conspiratorial conversations. It’s like an episode of “CSI” directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Well, Harold wishes, anyway. His directorial debut flatlines long before its final frame, but the prognosis for his career remains hopeful. Let’s face it: When you botch the job this badly your first time out, there’s nowhere to go but up. RICK KISONAK

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BATTLE OF TWITS Caine manhandles Law, but perhaps should have directed his aggression at the author of this ill-advised remake.

he problem with remaking movies from the tumultuous 1960s and ’70s is that the elements that made them seem edgy and socially relevant back then date them now. Flailing around desperately for some new hook or gimmick, the filmmakers kill the original’s simple pleasures — the very reasons for remaking it — and end up with an overplanned travesty that resembles it in name only. So the hit-or-miss sketch comedy of Bedazzled became a techno-fantasy starring Elizabeth Hurley’s breasts, and Alfie, a gritty comedy in which Michael Caine played a loutish but charming womanizer, became a glossy rom com in which Jude Law played a yuppie who’s Afraid to Commit. And then there’s Sleuth. Back in 1972, Caine once again worked his magic as the working-man’s rep on screen, playing an ordinary Joe who’s trying to run off with the wife of an aristocratic millionaire mystery writer (Laurence Olivier). Both he and Olivier received Oscar noms for their roles in the talky cat-and-mouse drama — even though its source, Anthony Shaffer’s hit play, contains a pivotal twist that really works best onstage. (Without spoiling it, let’s just say that on the big screen, the audience can see too much.) Much of the fun of Sleuth lies in watching the arrogant writer outwit his younger, less classy challenger — who’s come to pressure him to consent to a divorce — and then watching the upstart outwit him right back. But from our point of view, the social structure depicted in the film could be from the Dark Ages — Olivier insults Caine by calling him a “pantry boy.” Rather than making a bold attempt at updating, the

makers of the new Sleuth simply hired a screenwriter who’d seen neither play nor film, gave him Shaffer’s text, and let him run with it. True, that screenwriter is Nobel laureate Harold Pinter. But his laconic script only serves to render the Sleuth remake one of the stagiest, most stilted stage adaptations ever. (It trumps the overrated Closer in this category.) Rarely does a line feel natural or a plot twist unforced. From the moment Milo Tindle (Law playing Caine’s original role) arrives at the cold, monumental mansion of Andrew Wyke (Caine), it’s clear the older man is set on determining “ownership” of his absent wife via a pissing

contest. (“That’s my car,” he says archly, pointing outside. “The big one.”) So why does Law agree to a cockeyed plan in which Caine will help him “break into” the mansion and steal some fabulously expensive jewelry? You don’t have to be a mystery writer to spot an implausible motivation, or a scheme that’s way too good to be true. The story goes on this way — as a series of “ingenious” traps that confuzzle the characters but not the audience. Director Kenneth Branagh does his best to make the movie enigmatic by using arty angles — a whole exchange of dialogue where we see only the actors’ hands, say — or taking the limited, black-andwhite POV of one of the security cameras posted all over Caine’s palatial estate. Perhaps he’s trying to make a statement about how people never see the big picture. But the austere, controlling visual style doesn’t connect with anything in the formulaic script, which demands that one actor always play straight man while the other is camping it up as a psycho. Unbelievable as the characters are, the performances are fun to watch — Caine is better in his low-key sections, while Law comes into his own when he’s ranting and bathing himself in vodka. Toward the end, Pinter revises Shaffer’s play in a way that is bold — he delves straight into the homoerotic core of the two men’s love-hate fixation on each other. But the “wow” factor is eclipsed by the fact that, in the end, these people still don’t make sense. The original Sleuth proves that the audience will suspend its disbelief sky high, as long as it’s being properly entertained. This one, not so much. MARGOT HARRISON

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Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8994. wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Enchanted 5, 7:30. Lions for Lambs 6, 8. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 2 (Sun), 5:30 & 8 (except Sat), 8:30 (Sat only). Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 2 (Sun), 4:30 & 6:30 (Sat only), 5 & 7 (except Sat). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293.

wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Enchanted 6:30. Beowulf 7. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 6:40. Fred Claus 6:50. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 12:50 & 3:40 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 9 (Fri & Sat). Enchanted 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat). Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 12:40 & 2:40 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun). Bee Movie 1 & 4:40 (Sat & Sun). Fred Claus 2:30 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9 (Fri & Sat). American Gangster 6:30. Times subject to change.

ESSEX CINEMA

Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 5 — thursday 6 American Gangster 9:15. August Rush 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50. Bee Movie 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:15. Beowulf 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:45. Enchanted 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Fred Claus 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Hitman 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:20, 9:40. Stephen King’s The Mist 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. American Gangster 9:15. August Rush 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50. Bee Movie 12:30, 2:45 (except Wed), 3:20 (Wed only), 5:10, 7:15. Beowulf 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:45. Enchanted 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Fred Claus 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Hitman 4 (Thu only), 5:10 & 9:30 (Fri-Wed). Stephen King’s The Mist 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 12:30, 2:40 (Fri-Tue), 3:20 (Wed only), 7:15 (Fri-Tue). Times subject to change.

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Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Awake 1:40, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45. Enchanted 1:10, 3:40, 6:40, 9. Bee Movie 12:50, 1:50, 4, 6:20. August

Rush 1:15, 4:05, 6:50, 9:35. Stephen King’s The Mist 1, 3:50, 6:45, 9:30. Fred Claus 12:55, 3:30, 6:30, 9:10. Dan in Real Life 7, 9:20. Hitman 1:30, 4:15, 7:20, 9:40. Beowulf 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 1:05, 3:20, 6:25, 8:40. American Gangster 3, 8:30. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 12:50, 1:50, 3:30, 4:30, 6:10, 7:10, 8:40, 9:40. Enchanted 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9. August Rush 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. Stephen King’s The Mist 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20. Fred Claus 12:45, 4, 6:20. Awake 1:40, 4:20, 7:15, 9:30. Hitman 1:30, 7:20, 9:40. Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 1:05, 3:20, 6:15. American Gangster 3:10, 8:50. Bee Movie 1:15, 3:40. Beowulf 7, 9:35. Dan in Real Life 8:30.

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wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Enchanted 6, 8:30. Beowulf 8:45. Fred Claus 6:15. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 12:45 & 3:15 (Sat & Sun), 6:15 & 8:45 (FriSun), 7 (Mon-Thu). Enchanted 12:30 & 3 (Sat & Sun), 6 & 8:30 (Fri-Sun), 7 (Mon-Thu).

MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA College Street, Burlington, 864-3456.

wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten 1:15, 3:45, 6:50, 9:35. No Country for Old Men 1:25, 3:55, 6:45, 9:20. The Darjeeling Limited 1, 3, 5, 7:10, 9:30. American Gangster 6:20. Across the Universe 1:05, 3:35, 9:10. Beowulf 1:20, 4, 7, 9:25. August Rush 1:10, 3:30, 6:55, 9:20. friday 7 — thursday 13 *The Golden Compass 1:15, 3:45, 6:55, 9:25. *What Would Jesus Buy? 1:10, 3, 5, 7, 8:55. *I’m Not There 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:15. No Country for Old Men 1:25, 3:55, 6:45, 9:20. The Darjeeling Limited 1, 3, 5, 7:10, 9:30. August Rush 3:40, 9:10. Across the Universe 1:05, 6:30. Times subject to change. See http://www.merrilltheatres.net.

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Fayette Road, South Burlington, 864-5610. wednesday 5 — thursday 6 Sleuth 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:35, 3:50, 6:45. Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead 12:50, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30. Into the Wild 12:40, 3:35, 6:30, 9:25. Enchanted 1:05, 3:45, 6:35, 9:05. Beowulf 1:10, 4,

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< food> The Gift of Grub This holiday, make your foodie friends grateful enough to cook for you BY SUZANNE PODHAIZER

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hat do you get your favorite foodie for the holidays? Every December, food publications nationwide print their gourmet gift guides, which often take the form of Top 10 lists or collections of the year’s hottest new items. But here at Seven Days, we know no two gastronomes are alike. Try asking a consummate carnivore and a virtuous vegan to swap gifts, and see what happens. Applying labels to your friends and family members may be reductive, but it can also be pretty handy. To use our gift guide, just determine the type of food lover you’re shopping for and peruse our suggestions. Most of the items are made in Vermont; a few aren’t. Prices may vary depending on where you forage.

Sapling Liqueur, Saxtons River Distillery, www.saplingliqueur.com. $24.50. Yes, they found a way to combine booze and the sugar maple.

Boozehound

Cheese Snob

Vermont is famous for its microbrews, but it’s hard to stuff a six-pack into a stocking. Holiday “spirits,” on the other hand, slip right in there. Vermont-made hard stuff is the way to go.

Stair’s Pear Brandy, Flag Hill Farm, Vershire, 685-7724, www.flaghillfarm.com. $19.30. Flag Hill’s Sparkling Hard Cyder also goes down easy on a cold winter night. $10.99. Sunshine Vodka, Green Mountain Distillers, Stowe, 253-0064, www.greenmountaindistillers.com. $22.40.

Vermont has more artisan cheese makers per capita than any other state, so it’s a great place to shop for delicious dairy. Under the tree may not be the best place to keep it, however. The good stuff is easy to find at co-ops and gourmet stores statewide, but not all handmade cheeses are available year-round. If you plan to pair another, less perishable, present with the cheese, here are a few ideas: The Vermont Cheese Book by Ellen Ecker Ogden, Countryman Press. $19.95. With 58 scrumptious photos, this book guides the reader through the world of local artisan

cheese, profiling both farms and their products.

Chocoholic

Cheese knives with a curved, serrated tip and a choice of handle colors, Danforth Pewter, Middlebury, Burlington, Quechee, 388-0098, www.danforthpewter. com. $32.

Almost everybody likes chocolate, but some people really like chocolate. You can satisfy every preference in the Green Mountains, from the adventurous eater who yearns for Daily Chocolate’s green-chile pistachio chocolate bark with cranberries, to oldfashioned butter-cream types. We’ve come a long way since Russell Stover.

Cutting boards, J.K. Adams, Dorset, 800451-6118, www.jkadams.com. $16.50-72. Or splurge on the 3-inch-thick, solid maple “end grain chunk board,” $176.

The obvious choice: Truffles and treats from a bevy of local chocolatiers:

Cherry or maple cutting boards crafted by carpenter Bob Gasperetti, Mount Tabor, 293-5195, www.gasperetti. com. $95-109.

Birnn Chocolates of Vermont, South Burlington, 800-338-3141, www.birnn.com. Blackflower Chocolate, Charlotte, 373-9313, www.blackflowerchocolate.com.

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The Chocolate Wizard, Jericho, 899-3443, www.thechoco latewizard.com. Creative Chocolates of Vermont, Milton, 891-6048, www. creativechocolatesofvt.com. Daily Chocolate, Vergennes, 8770087, www.dailychocolate.net. Dan’s Chocolates, Burlington, 800-800-DANS, www.danschoc olates.com. Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, 864-1808, www. lakechamplainchocolates.com. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 253-9591, www.laughing moonchocolates.com.

Gift certificate for a “paintyour-own” pottery, Blue Plate Ceramic Café, Burlington, 6520102. $20 and up. Shortbread in flavors such as plain, almond and lemon curd, Vermont Shortbread Company, Huntington, 264-4835, www. vermontshortbread.com. $3-22.

Tea Totaler

The givin’s just as good for those who prefer a smaller dose of caffeine. Yixing teapots made from special Chinese clay in styles ranging from “Brown Squirrel” to “Double-Handled Dragon.” You’ll find a wide selection at Burlington’s Dobrá Tea, 951-2424, www. dobratea.com. $30-65. Loose-leaf tea from around the world, Dobrá Tea, Burlington, 951-2424, www.dobratea. com or Vermont Artisan Tea & Coffee Company, Waterbury, www.vtartisancoffee.com. $2.258.50 per ounce.

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Sweet on Vermont Artisan Chocolates, Burlington, 8625814, www.vermontchocolate. com. Snowflake Chocolates, Jericho, 899-3373, www.snowflake chocolates.com. Vermont Chocolatiers, Northfield, 485-5181, www.vermont chocolatiers.com. Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, Grand Isle, 372-4654, www.vermontnutfree.com.

Café Alta Gracia, Bristol, 453-2776, www.cafealtagracia. com. Awake, Middlebury, 453BEAN, www.awakecoffee.com. Brown & Jenkins, South Burlington, 800-456-JAVA, www. brownjenkins.com. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 223-7800, www.capitolgrounds. com.

Don’t forget your favorite ethical eater. The holidays can be hard on those who eschew all animal products, so they’ll welcome a little reward for their dedication. Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, Marlow & Company. $27.50. Dagoba Single-Origin Gourmet Dark Chocolate Bars, available at grocery stores and co-ops. Listed at $3.99. Three-tier bamboo steamer, so those veggies don’t get soggy. Widely available for $10 and up.

If they want to take the next step: Making Artisan Chocolates by Andrew Garrison Shotts, Quarry Books. $24.99. For those who are chomping at the bit to assemble their own chocolate bark and dipped pretzels: classes on chocolate making with Linda Grishman, Sweet on Vermont Artisan Chocolates, Burlington, 862-5814, www.vermontchoco late.com. $275-350. YIXING TEAPOT

Coffee Connoisseur

Most java junkies already have a French press, grinder, milk frother and super-deluxe espresso machine. But how many have personalized their own coffee cups? And there’s nothing wrong with throwing in a nice nibble or tying a bow around a bag of freshly roasted beans. We advise buying them whole — most coffee connoisseurs turn up their noses at the pre-ground stuff.

Fresh Coffee Now, Winooski, 654-7100, www.freshcoffeenow. com. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Waterbury, 244-5621, www.gmcr.com. Speeder & Earl’s, Burlington, 658-5149, www.vtcoffee.com. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 865-6227. Vermont Artisan Tea & Coffee Company, Waterbury, 2448338, www.vtartisan.com. Vermont Coffee Company, Middlebury, 398-2776, www. vermontcoffeecompany.com.

Consummate Carnivore

Vegetarians, avert your eyes! According to a recent New Yorker piece, it’s cool again to be a carnivore. For a steak fanatic, hardto-find USDA prime dry-aged beef can bring on paroxysms of pleasure. If you want to shop for stuff raised closer to home, try the Vermont meat, poultry and game — from venison to quail — in our markets, including what The

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Fancy yourself a wordsmith? Then you should enter our second annual Culinary Poetry Contest! This year we’re accepting limericks and haiku. Email your creations to food@sevendaysvt.com. Entries must be received by December 12. The cream of the crop will be printed on December 19.

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In case you missed it: Adrianas, which took over the upper Church Street spot formerly occupied by NECI Commons, closed abruptly last week after a little more than a year in business. The space is for rent. Calls to owners Michelle and Ty Formel were not returned by press time. Fans of award-winning Vermont cheese maker Willow Smart may have noticed her new offering, with a distinctive bright-orange, brine-washed rind, at local gourmet stores and co-ops. The cheese is called “Paniolo” — named, Smart says, in tribute to a group of Hispanic cowboys who settled in Hawaii. Why is a Green Mountain cheese named after a bunch of islanders? The feisty cheese maker may live in Milton now, but her family hails from the land of the luau. There they own Parker Ranch, formerly one of the “largest cattle ranches in the country,” says Smart. The biz has been in the family for 160 years, and the Paniolo cowboys have been roping cattle there for just as long. “They’ve literally worked our ranch for 10 generations. Their great-great greats worked for my great-great greats,” Smart explains. But their numbers are shrinking. On our ranch, she says, “There used to be about 50, but they’re down to about 12.” There’s even a society devoted to Paniolo preservation.

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On Christmas Day, Junior’s Italian Restaurant will team up with Costco Wholesale for its third annual “Need to Feed” dinner. The event is a free spread, “a hot meal and cheer,” explains Junior’s President of Corporate Relations Megan Terry. Last year, 80 people, including individuals and families, got to sample cold cuts and shrimp cocktail from Costco, as well as the restaurant’s Italian dishes and pastries. Terry expects a similar menu this year, but hopes to feed twice as many hungry folks. “We believe in giving back,” she exclaims, noting that over the past year, Junior’s Italian donated nearly 10,000 pounds of leftovers to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf. In addition to the food, guests will be treated to limo rides to and from the event, courtesy of Benways and Ethan Allen Coachworks. The main pickup site will be the Food Shelf on North Winooski Avenue. Terry is still searching for other sites to host pickups in Colchester and Winooski. For more information, call Megan Terry at 734-1773. Winooski’s Blue Star Café has stopped serving dinner for now, confirms staffer Dan Gutheim, but is open for brunch seven days a week. “It’s basically the same weekend brunch we’ve been offering for the past year or so, plus a couple of sandwiches,” he says. Night visitors needn’t go hungry, though. The hip spot still serves light fare such as panini and salads in the evenings — “just stuff you can munch on if you absolutely need food,” says Gutheim.

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It began as Starhill Dairy and morphed into Woodstock Water Buffalo, and now the country’s only water buffalo creamery is changing its name yet again. Over the next two months, the company will roll out its third identity: Vermont SpoonDance Creamery. Why the switch? “We did a lot of consumer research throughout 2007 and found that the new brand has a lot of consumer appeal,” says Marketing Director Carey Clifford. Is that code for “People were weirded out by the idea of shaggy beasts with big horns, well, lactating”? Maybe a little. “People were reluctant to try it because they aren’t familiar with water buffalo milk,” Clifford admits. “It’s not a strangetasting milk. It tastes a lot like cow’s milk, but people thought it would taste strange.” Consumers will probably notice the updated look and feel when the company launches its new line of low-fat yogurts. The lo-yo should be available in the next couple of weeks, Clifford hopes, noting the company wants to roll out the new product in Vermont “before we go national.” Flavors will include strawberry, raspberry and vanilla. The next challenge for the dairy is using up all the leftover cream that’s removed to make the skinnier stuff. “If we don’t use it, that low-fat yogurt will be a really expensive product

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Gulf waters bowls and platters by Liisa Reid of Laughing Brook Pottery, Artisans Hand Craft Gallery, Montpelier, 2299492, www.artisanshand.com. Contact gallery for prices. Handcarved wooden bowls, Wrenwood Troll, Middlesex, www. wrenwoodtroll.com. $900-1750. Sgraffito-carved porcelain platters and bowls, Natalie Blake Studios, Brattleboro, 2549761, www.natalieblake.com. $300-1800.

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THE REAL DEAL

I’m better off leaving it to the pros and checking ’em out this Saturday.

A few months back, I regaled you with the thrilling story of my perilous journey about town during the last night of the Discover Jazz Festival in downtown Burlington. In the weeks following, a veritable firestorm of criticism erupted, in which I was called everything from a biased hipster to an uninformed boob — I’m paraphrasing, of course. It’s cool, though. No hard feelings. If you’ll recall, much of the nonsensical controversy stemmed from a glowing review I gave to a certain nerdy little trio from upstate N.Y., The Mathematicians. Given the flood of heady jazz flowing through the streets of the Queen City that week, the band’s quirky blend of indie-pop electronica was a welcome change of pace and offered respite to the rowdy, rock-thirsty crowd gathered in front of their tiny stage on Church Street. The band played well past midnight and, were it up to the throng of folks clogging the street in front of Ken’s Pizza, could have kept on rockin’ all night long. Well, guess what? They’re coming back! This Thursday, (almost) everyone’s favorite pocket-protector-clad geek-rockers take the stage at Nectar’s sandwiched between Bostonbased art-funkers Parker House and Theory and Crescent Moon. The latter band, by the way, is the side project of Ween bassist Dave Dreiwitz. Just thought I’d mention that.

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WEIRDER If painting along to spacey guitar and cello in a live setting is just a bit too conventional for you, might I introduce you to Greg Davis? Burlington’s resident Svengali of sonic strangeness — and occasional Akron/Family collaborator — is at it again, this time with a little help from our friends at Tick Tick. This Saturday at Kriya Studio, a chamber ensemble featuring Davis, Duane Pitre, Craig Colorusso and a handful of UVM students will be performing Pitre’s improvisational composition, “The Ensemble Chord in Eb with a Minor 7th and a Pump Organ Base.� Any questions? If it seems odd to call a set composition improvised, you’re right. It is. The players work within the confines of a set tonic, set pitch classes and technique restrictions, but are directed by spontaneous conduction. The results are remarkably different THE MATHEMATICIANS with each performance. The ensemble will also be performing pieces by experimental composers Christian Wolff and James Tenney.

I know I’ve already mentioned T-shirt mavens/concert promoters Tick Tick in this column, but experimental music seems to be the order of the day and, quite honestly, those crazy kids got spunk. We like spunk. We also like cool shows, and this one’s a dandy. Featuring members of Vandermark Five, Powerhouse Sound and School Days, Chicago’s The Engines are one of the most talented improvisational bands going today. And they’re swingin’ through Burlington. How convenient! The group formed during the summer of 2005, honing their collective chops at Chi-town’s legendary Empty Bottle. If you’ve never been, the nightclub is the epitome of the term �dive bar.� In other words, it’s awesome and has been the launching pad for more Windy City musicians than I have space or time to list. The quartet really is a supergroup and uses its collective virtuosity to explore mind-bending sonic textures, or, just for the hell of it, bust some balls-out guitar rock. With The Engines, you never really know what you’re gonna get. And the only way to find out is to stop by Burlington’s Firehouse Gallery this Sunday.

WEIRDEST This next bit isn’t actually that weird, it’s just pretty cool. December 8, 2007, marks the 27th anniversary of John Lennon’s assassination. To commemorate the occasion, a local supergroup of Lennon acolytes are recreating the legendary songwriter’s critically acclaimed album Plastic Ono Band. Though Lennon’s intense collaborations with wife Yoko Ono are often cited as a primary reason for the Fab Four’s breakup, the resulting material is a seen as a major benchmark in the evolution of avantgarde art-rock. Plus, it spawned a new term for when a girlfriend breaks up your band, as in “Dude, your girlfriend totally Yoko-ed our band.� Trust me, it happens. Though curiously lacking a “Yoko,� the band features The Major Arcana’s Bob Wagner in the role of Lennon, Soulvation Army’s Will Kirk on piano, guitar and vocals, The Jazz Guys bassist Herb van der Poll, Carrigan drummer Ken Johnson and saxophonist Nathan Bramhall. Burlington’s version of The Plastic Ono Band is almost as star-studded as the original, which at various times included Eric Clapton, Keith Moon and Alan White as well as ex-Beatles Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Almost. Pay your respects to the slain Beatle this Saturday at Club Metronome.

WEIRD Last week, I berated you for not spending more time at Burlington’s latest entry into the live music fold, The Skinny Pancake. Perhaps hell froze over — or was it just Vermont? — but I’m told some of you folks actually went. Way to go! I, um, didn’t . . . but that’s totally beside the point. I was waiting in line at What Ale’s You. Totally kidding. Anyway, based on the rousing success of last week’s challenge, I’m gonna do it again. This weekend, the cozy creperie on the Waterfront is hosting one of the more interesting shows to come down the pipeline in a while and, frankly, you should go. And I’ll be taking attendance. Hailing from the Big Apple, New Action Fingers are a curious little trio made up of guitar, cello and painter. Yes, you read that correctly. They have a guitarist. Obviously, the real curiosity here is actually the painter, who apparently paints along to the music, which, by the way, is pretty cool on its own. I gave cellist Matt Logan’s CD a spin a couple days ago and tried to paint along. Let me tell you, it was harder than it sounds. Methinks

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DECIDEDLY NOT WEIRD I’ve been focusing on a lot of the artsy fare happening around town this week and some of you are probably, like, “Dan, what about me? I’m not into all that crazy shit. I just want to hear some sick bluegrass, bro.â€? Dude, I’ve got you covered. Semi-local, semi-bluegrass outfit The Powder Kegs are making a quick curtain call in the Green Mountains before retreating to their New Paltz, N.Y., home for the winter to record their first studio album and pound some moonshine. Catch ’em this Thursday at Montpelier’s Langdon Street CafĂŠ and/or this Friday at a sustainable-agriculture benefit at the Cabot Town Hall. ďż˝

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:: northern LIVE MUSIC, JD’s Pub, 9:30 p.m. $3. BREADBOX BAND (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. NIGHTRAIN (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 10 p.m. NC. THE SUGARDADDIES (rock), The Matterhorn, 7 p.m. NC. DJ MIC-E-LUV (hip-hop), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. NC. BROKEN STRING (bluegrass), Bee's Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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venues 411 PETE RICHARD (singer-songwriter), Nectar’s, 8:30 p.m. NC, followed by GRIPPO FUNK BAND, 9 p.m. $5. A TRIBUTE TO JOHN LENNON: PLASTIC ONO, Club Metronome, 6 p.m. $5, followed by RETRONOME (dance party), 10 p.m. $5. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. LATIN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ HECTOR (salsa, merengue), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. DJ C-LOW (hip-hop), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. “PULSE” WITH LIVE DJ (electronica), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ANUBUS & J2 (hip-hop, reggae), Plan B, 9 p.m. NC. NEW ACTION FINGERS (experimental), The Skinny Pancake, 9 p.m. NC. HADESTOWN: A FOLK OPERA, Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $20/23. AA. BONAFIDE DREGS (rock), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. $5/8. 18+. ANTARA (singer-songwriter), Blue Star Café, 8 p.m. NC. MANSFIELD PROJECT (rock), Backstage Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC. TAMMY FLETCHER & THE DISCIPLES (blues, gospel), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE WITH MIKE PELKEY, Banana Winds Cafe & Pub, 8 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

JAPHY RYDER (rock), Waterbury Wings, 9 p.m. NC. PATTY LARKIN (singer-songwriter), Middle Earth Music Hall, 8:30 p.m. $10.

:: northern FORMAN (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. TEN YEAR VAMP (rock), Olive Ridley’s, 10 p.m. NC. ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ TOXIC (hip-hop, top 40, house, reggae), Tabu Café & Nightclub, 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. NC. 18+. PAUL DOUSE (acoustic), Overtime Saloon, 7:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH JOHN WILSON & DANGER DAVE, Piecasso, 9:30 p.m. NC. BROTHERHOOD WAY & CELTIC THYME (Irish), Bee's Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.

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Karmageddon? Really? After much fussing and wrangling with the nearly impenetrable shrink-wrap guarding Dog’s debut disc — seriously, folks, a little goes a long way when it comes to cellophane — I was pretty sure I was in for yet another rambling, incoherent musical stroke session from the next in a long line of Burlington-based Phish wannabes. What’s the old adage again? Don’t judge a book by its cover? Even a heady one with a pit bull gnawing on a collage of religious and cultural symbols? To toss Karmageddon aside as merely a jammy fusion of rock, blues and weird noises would be a grave mistake. It’s an easy enough one to make, though; Dog is the brainchild of David Hyman, best known as the bassist for local Grateful Dead tribute act Blues For Breakfast. From start to finish, Hyman proves more than capable of stepping out from under the shadow of The Dead. Or at least the tribute to the shadow. In the disc’s press release, Dog is praised as “The Beatles meets The Grateful Dead and T-Rex with a little Radiohead and Flaming Lips thrown in.” You know what? I’ll buy it. While there are certainly moments of Dead-inspired noodlery and bouncy pseudo-blues truckin’, more often than not, Hyman favors ethereal Southern rock, tinged with McCartney/Lennon-ish harmony and a quirky pop sensibility. Along those lines, Hyman’s voice and delivery is not unlike that of rock godfather Neil Young — though the comparisons to Flaming Lips’ front man Wayne Coyne aren’t far off the mark, either. Some moments work better than others. Album opener “The Ocean” is a surreal slice of psychedelia and is pleasantly jarring on first listen. But the following track, “Caroline,” fails to meet the previous tune’s intensity. The third cut, “Second Chance,” is a laid-back number showcasing Hyman’s best lyricism and some great backing vocals behind a melody eerily reminiscent of The Kinks’ classic “Lola.” The following track, “Tremulon,” is, um . . . well, let’s say this: The vocal hook is “E-I-E-I-O.” Are you pickin’ up what I’m puttin’ down? Old MacDonald may have had a farm, but he’s got no business in rock ’n’ roll. I don’t make the rules, folks. I just enforce ’em. Fortunately, Hyman and Co. fall back in line with “The Dark End,” evoking Alex Chilton’s early work with Big Star. It’s my favorite track on the disc, by a long shot. Overall, Karmageddon — really? — is a solid, if moderately flawed, effort from a talented and wellschooled songwriter. Relying more on innate abilities and less on forced freakiness could serve Dog well in the future. But for now, David Hyman casts a wide musical net and mostly hauls in a fine catch.

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Many of life’s most rewarding pleasures, large or small, require some degree of effort to fully enjoy. Much like training your palate to appreciate the subtle complexities of fine wine, the latest release from Burlington-based experimental auteur Mark Knuffke, Sepulveda, is a challenging yet sometimes sublimely satisfying experience for those with the discipline and open-mindedness to understand it. Kicking things off with the densely atmospheric “Buell St.,” Knuffke sets the tone early with some eerie sonic swirls, which give way to an even creepier electric piano line backed by slowly escalating drum and synth pulses. I’ve spent my fair share of time on Buell Street, but I’m guessing Knuffke’s experiences in the heart of Burlington’s college party district were a bit more ethereal than my own. Call it a hunch. The following tune, “The Gallery,” could very possibly be what late Morphine front man Mark Sandman heard as he passed from this world to the afterlife following his fatal onstage collapse in 1999. With moody lyrics and cavernous vocals by local-scene vet Sean Altrui, the track is the only cut with contributions from anyone other than Knuffke — and the only one with discernible vocal lines. The album’s third track, “Ellie,” is its least accessible. Most of Knuffke’s other tunes eventually grasp some semblance of feel or rhythm — if not a hook or theme — but here he offers a mind-fuck of Fritz Langian proportions. In fact the song, if not the entire album, would work well in tandem with the German expressionist filmmaker’s masterpiece, Metropolis. Kind of like synching up Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz. A word of warning, though: You might need something a bit more high-octane than bong hits for this one. Knuffke’s second album — mastered by ex-Seven Days music scribe Casey Rae-Hunter — is not for the faint of heart. Those who prefer to suckle at the bloated teat of air-brushed, cookie-cutter pop would be better served sticking to MTV and the like. But folks who like a bit more intellectual meat on their musical bones would do well to give Sepulveda a listen. Knuffke celebrates the release of his new disc Friday, January 4, with a special live performance on Goddard College radio station WGDR 91.1 FM.

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WORLD BASHMENT WITH JON DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae, dancehall, hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. WORKINGMAN’S ARMY, DANIEL JACOBSEN, THE RYAN FAUBER BAND (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. STAND FOR DARFUR WITH BROTHER THROUGH GLASS, FUNKWAGON, THE PACE GOODMAN PROPOSAL, THE BURLY JACKS, (funk, rock), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $3/8. 18+. U18 DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ZEPH (hip-hop, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. 13-17. OPEN TURNTABLES NIGHT, The Green Room, 9:30 p.m. NC. CARBON LEAF, ADAM EZRA GROUP (rock), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $16/18. AA. ACOUSTIC TUESDAY, Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. BLUEGRASS NIGHT WITH SNAKE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335. ‘YAMATO: THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN’: Bone-shaking beats punctuate energetic ensemble dancing from this mixed-gender Taiko troupe. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $23-36. Info, 863-5966. NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL: Students cap a music course by performing their original compositions at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. HAND-DRUMMING RECITAL: Percussive palms beat complex rhythms at the UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 656-3040.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077. BALLROOM INTRO: Want to waltz, foxtrot or tango? Learn where to put your feet in a session that covers the basics. Shelburne Health & Fitness, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 985-3141. ‘TAKING FLIGHT’: A dance course generated these “lightly produced” performances designed by budding choreographers. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: Dancing teacups and talking clocks? Northern Stage asks audiences to “be their guest” for this splashy musical adapted from the Disney animated feature. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 296-7000. ‘WINTER TALES’: Cider sippers hear holiday songs, stories and poems interpreted by woodsy raconteur Willem Lange and members of the Vermont Stage Company, with aural accompaniment by local musicians Patti Casey and Brett Hughes. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $27.50. Info, www.vtstage. org or 863-5966.

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film ‘THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB’: In this film adaptation of Karen Joy Fowler’s ode to chick lit, six friends in Sacramento identify with the love lives of characters in early 19th-century novels. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT’: British actor Sir Alec Guinness stars as the inventor of a miracle fabric in this 1951 comedy. Savoy Theatre, Montpelier, 1 p.m. $5. Info, 454-4675.

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words BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers of Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse sweep up their impressions of the free-verse novel. Lincoln Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665. NORTH OF THE BORDER: Readers of Antonine Maillet’s novel Pélagie-laCharette dip into Canada’s cultural diversity. Bradford Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4536. RUSTY DEWEES: The Vermont actor and comedian logs time reading from Scrawlins, his new book. Borders, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.

talks ‘BOOK CLUBS, TUPPERWARE & OPRAH’: UVM English lecturer Sarah Turner considers whether reading groups are girly. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘KING ARTHUR’S ENDURING APPEAL’: Canadian historian Jim Slocombe examines Western civilization’s 1500year-old legend of a unifying monarch. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095. ‘ROME & THE FOUNDING FATHERS’: Dartmouth classics professor emeritus Edward Bradley compares ancient Roman attitudes toward conquest and civilization with those of the thinkers who penned the U.S. Constitution. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ‘WHERE IN THE WORLD IS KINGDOM COUNTY?’: Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher offers a visual overview of the fictional setting for his novels. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

ALUMNI PANEL: Former leaders in the St. Mike’s chapter of the Student Global AIDS Campaign talk about where they’ve gone since graduation. Room 101, Cheray Science Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Fine art photographer Amalia Veralli explains how to capture the unique textures of flowers on film at Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 660-3500, ext. 5386. ‘THE CHANGING FACE OF VERMONT AGRICULTURE’: Deb Heleba of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture examines the next generation of Green Mountain food growers. Room 116, Aiken Center, UVM, Burlington, 11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 656-2630. PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURE: Members of Burlington Taiko discuss the artistic evolution of Japanese drumming in North America before a show by the Japanese drumming troupe Yamato. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at ECHO, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

sport SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $3. Info, 658-7477.

T’AI CHI CHIH CLASS: Fred Solomon leads people through a set of nonviolent movements designed to improve balance, flexibility and longevity. Heineberg Senior and Community Center, Burlington, noon. $4. Info, 863-3982.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. ‘MEET ANTHONY POLLINA’: The former Progressive gubernatorial candidate who helped launch a local organic milk cooperative discusses how to move Vermont farming forward. South Burlington City Offices, 575 Dorset Street, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5275. DARFURFAST: UVM members of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur give up luxury items including coffee, cigarettes and chocolate for one day, then donate savings to a program protecting women and children in Darfur, Sudan. Various locations and times. Donations. Info, www.uvm. edu/~stand or uvmstand@gmail.com.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591. ESL GROUPS: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. NOONTIME KNITTERS: Crafty types pause for patterns amid midday stitches. Waterbury Public Library, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. BURNHAM KNITTERS: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. & American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0339. BINGO: A winning card could net cash at the Heineberg Community & Senior Center, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $11. Info, 863-3982.

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ERIC MINTEL QUARTET: A jazz pianist once inspired by Linus leads a multilayered redux of Vince Guaraldi’s music from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, preconcert talk 6:30 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. $10-18. Info, 728-6464. ORGAN CONCERT: Keyboard master George Matthew Jr. pulls out all the stops for works by Bach, Dieterich Buxtehude and Sigfrid Karg-Elert. First United Methodist Church, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 862-1151. JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE CONCERT BAND: Students and community members team up to toot their horns and beat their drums at a weekly practice session. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3498. WOMEN’S SING: Female voices form chords for rounds, spirituals and choral pieces in a casual-yet-organized session. Call for Burlington-area location, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, anyaschwartz@ hotmail.com or 658-5811. JAZZ SHOWCASE: Syncopating singers and instrumentalists present selections from their term’s work. Lower Lobby, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

dance TAP AND CLOGGING LESSONS: Instructor Donna Zeo gets toes tapping at the Heineberg Senior and Community Center, Burlington, 10:15 a.m. $4. Info, 863-3982. INFORMAL SHOWING: The Dance Company of Middlebury offers a peek at new choreography. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘WINTER TALES’: See December 5. ‘ANNIE’: Leapin’ lizards! This cartoonstrip-turned-Broadway-musical follows a red-mopped orphan who adopts a dog and a millionaire dad. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $38-58. Info, 863-5966. ‘HADESTOWN’: Multitalented Vermonters Anaïs Mitchell, Michael Chorney and Ben T. Matchstick offer an original folk opera based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7:30 p.m. $20-23. Info, 652-0777.

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: Child actors star in this drama about an annual church production which includes an inventively awful set of siblings. Waterfront Theatre, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, www. vermontsbestpageantever.com or 863-5966. ‘LOVE, SEX & THE IRS’: The Little City Players stage this comical shell game in which two ordinary guys try to save money on their tax returns by posing as a married hetero couple. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $10-12. Info, 877-6737.

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art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Reservations and info, 479-4127.

ESSEX ART LEAGUE POTLUCK: Creative types celebrate the holidays with an art-centered, communal meal. Essex Junction Recreation Center, 9 a.m. Free, but please bring a dish to share, a Secret Santa gift and three holiday cards to address for Meals on Wheels recipients. Info, www.essexartleague. com or 899-4151.

words RUSTY DEWEES: See December 5, Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne. Info, 985-3999. STEVE DELANEY: The Vermont Public Radio newscaster and 20-year Milton resident reflects on the passage of time at a reading of his new book Vermont Seasonings: Reflections on the Rhythms of a Vermont Year. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. RAYMOND RODRIGUES: The author of Memoir of a Green Mountain Boy shares excerpts in the voice of a 1774 whippersnapper who longs to join Ethan Allen’s posse. Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 775-6993.

DAVID GILLIGAN: The Craftsbury author reads an essay from Nature First: Outdoor Life the Friluftsliv Way. Stardust Books & Café, Craftsbury Common, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 586-2200.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 5. RICHMOND PLAYGROUP: Parents meet their neighbors, while their kids enjoy structured fun and snacks. Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-7775. WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. ‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots aged 3 to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. THU.06 >> 22B

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QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one another’s companies. Room 202, Vermont Tech, Blair Industrial Park, Williston, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 985-9965. ‘HEALING LEAVES’ WORKSHOP: Fans of herbal medicine familiarize themselves with backyard plants that help prevent or treat colds. Azimuth Counseling, Suite 101, 8 Essex Way, Essex Junction, 7-9 p.m. $10. Info, 288-1001. VBSR NETWORKING: Members of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility hear from local experts about energy efficiency and conservation. Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Info, www.vbsr. org or 862-8347. ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR: Non-commercial “shoppers” enjoy holiday music and snacks while considering memorial donations and volunteer opportunities with 25 local nonprofits. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 846-1500. ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS BANQUET: Sustainability and international development expert William A. Wallace keynotes a formal dinner supporting global access to potable water. Raffle tickets provide chances to win a Dirigo 120 Old Town kayak. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $30 per person or $50 per couple. Info, jebell@uvm.edu or 973-600-5700. MEET & GREET: The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce hosts visitors with light refreshments at a tour of its Beaulieu Place office, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5711. GAME DINNER: Meat-eaters masticate moose, bear, venison, wild turkey and all the fixings. American Legion, Bristol, 6 p.m. $10; $5 for kids under 18. Info, 453-3678.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s chorusenhanced seasonal tour samples “suite dreams” from Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kije, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. Barre Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $9-25. Info, 476-8188. ‘LESSONS & CAROLS’: Holiday music performed by faculty and students enlivens this community celebration at the St. Michael’s College Chapel, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. CLASSICAL CONCERT: Harpist Grace Cloutier presents seasonal favorites at All Souls Interfaith Church, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, www.hinesburgartistseries.org or 985-9218. CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: Undergraduates enrolled in a music performance class share selections in the Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. HIT PAWS: UVM’s mixed-gender a cappella group harmonizes on contemporary pop tunes. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, 8 p.m. Donations. Info, www.uvm. edu/~hitpaws or 656-3131.

dance BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207.

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Flakes have fallen, and most people who plan to put snow tires on their cars have already made the mandatory trip to the mechanic. But what about those committed to two-wheeled transport? In an informal Q&A session sponsored by design firm JDK’s Ride-a-Bike blog, local performance artist, storyteller and year-round bike commuter Peter Burns joins Old Spokes Home experts to explain how to make rides and riders road-ready for the winter. (Two hints: Wide, studded tires provide cold comfort to determined pedal pushers, and plenty of grease keeps gears working in snowy, salty surroundings.) Best of all, life cyclists who know how to change a flat tire should be able to winterize their wheels sans assistance. ‘WINTERIZE YOUR BIKE’ WORKSHOP

Saturday, December 8, Sanctuary Art Space, Jager Di Paola Kemp Design, 47 Maple Street, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-5884. www.oldspokeshome.com www.jdk.com/rideabike

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ARGENTINEAN TANGO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneĂłn riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Lively music inspires movers to make rural rounds in clean, soft-soled shoes. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $7, free for beginners. Info, 899-2378. BALLROOM DANCE: Students of the rumba, waltz, tango and other formaldress steps let their hair down at First Step Dance, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 598-6757. ‘THE FALLING’: Senior dance student Rebecca Marcus presents choreography inspired by poems she wrote while at Middlebury. Dance Theatre, Mahaney Center for the Arts, 5 p.m. $4-5. Info, 443-6433.

‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: In this play adapted from a holiday movie, a little girl and her mother learn to believe in Santa after meeting a man who claims he’s Kris Kringle. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $15. Info, www.lcplayers.com or 888-4507. ‘FESTIVALS OF LIGHT’: Performers illuminate international traditions that brighten the darkest month of the year in a celebration featuring dance, song, poetry, film, culinary arts, comedy and games. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6432.

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‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5. $35-60. ‘WINTER TALES’: See December 5. $31.50. ‘HADESTOWN’: See December 6, McCullough Student Center, Middlebury College. $10-20. ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 6. ‘LOVE, SEX & THE IRS’: See December 6. ‘STRIKING 12’: The New York-based indie-rock-pop-jazz trio GrooveLily fires up a modern, musical take on “The Little Match Girl.� See calendar spotlight. Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966. ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL,’ RUTLAND: The Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theater stages its original adaptation of Dickens’ heartwarming story about a miser who makes good. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $15-18. Info, 775-0903.

film ‘DANS PARIS’: This French film pays tribute to New Wave cinema and J.D. Salinger novellas, through a story about fraternal fights between two urban brothers. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

Also, see exhibitions in Section A. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK: Burlington’s visual artists arrange visits to more than 40 galleries and studios in a social celebration of creativity. Various Burlington-area locations, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, www.artmapburling ton.com or 264-4839. FIRST FRIDAY: Cupcakes and champagne kick off a Winter Solstice celebration that includes info about a “hand-me-on� art-project network of traveling gifts. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, www.handmeon.com or 356-2776. ART & CHOCOLATE WALK: Gallery browsers sample cocoa treats and view contemporary paintings, sculpture and crafts at more than 20 venues. Various Montpelier-area locations, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, www. lazypear.com or 223-9604.

SENIOR ART TOUR: Elders bring friends and family to peruse exhibits on edgy crafts and Native American culture. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 1 p.m. $5. Info, www.cvaa.org or 865-0360.

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activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 5. CONGRESSIONAL RALLY: Students and community members step out to remind Vermont’s congressional representatives of their promises to address global HIV/AIDS. Intersection of Church and Main streets, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 654-2536.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 5. CHARITY BINGO: See December 5. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5. TERTULIA LATINA: Latinoamericanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. TABLE TALK: Jim Romanoff, editorat-large for Eating Well magazine, discusses current trends in healthy home dinners. Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, Bristol, 6:30 p.m. $38 includes a three-course dinner. Reservations and info, 888-453-2432. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: The town common’s evergreen gets gussied for festive illumination. Meet at the Essex Elementary School, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, www.essex.org. WOODSTOCK’S WASSAIL WEEKEND: Visitors take a tour of holiday decorations in an 1890s farmhouse, then craft an old-time Christmas ornament. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10. Info, 457-2355. ANARCHIST CRAFT CIRCLE: Creative types put their heads together over group projects that dismantle hierarchies, one stitch at a time. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Donations. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: See December 7, Flynn MainStage, Burlington. $9-57. BELLA VOCE: The Burlington-area, 40-member women’s chorus premieres Vermont composer-conductor Robert DeCormier’s new suite of Christmas spirituals titled “Mary Had a Baby.” Harpist Regina Christianson accompanies additional choral works at the Stowe Community Church, 8 p.m. $12-15. Info, 863-5966. ASHLEY MACISAAC: The Cape Breton fiddling phenom shares the stage with Irish guitarist-singer John Doyle and other musicians in a benefit concert for fiddler Jerry Holland. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $20-25. Info, 728-4202. STUDENT VOCAL RECITAL: Undergraduates display projection, range, control and modulation through a range of compositions. Concert Hall, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. THE HIBERNATORS: A three-piece, seasonal mix of contemporary bluegrass and swing lulls listeners at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. UVM TOP CATS: Guys harmonize and beatbox in an all-male a cappella concert. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Info, www.uvm. edu/~topcats or 656-3131. ‘A WINTER WONDERLAND’: The Otter Creek Choral Society celebrates the season with classic holiday carols. Congregational Church, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 877-2921.

‘ITALIAN NIGHT’: Audience members don black-tie to nibble on Neapolitan pastries and hear area vocalist-conductor Piero Bonamico belt out traditional Italian songs backed by bass, piano and percussion. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 496-4781. ‘A COUNTERPOINT CHRISTMAS’: Vermont-based composer Robert De Cormier directs his pro vocal ensemble in a program of seasonal songs. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Albans, 7:30 p.m. $12-18, free for kids under age 6. Info, 524-2444. ‘THE GREEN BRANCH’: Vocal trio Aurora Ancient Music celebrates the coming of the new year with a concert of medieval music, including mystical chants by 12th-century nun Hildegard of Bingen. Richmond Library, 7:30 p.m. $12 suggested donation. Info, 864-9212 or 862-1898. VERMONT FIDDLE ORCHESTRA: Highland bagpiper Iain MacHarg headlines a holiday concert of Scottish and American fiddle music. Barre Opera House, 7 p.m. $10-12, free for kids under age 16. Info, www.vtfiddleor chestra.org or 877-343-3531. EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC: Brooklynbased composer Duane Pitre joins an ensemble of local musicians to perform a drone piece he wrote for pump organ and other instruments. Other works on the program include Christian Wolff’s 1969 “Stones” and James Tenney’s 1971 “Swell Piece No. 2.” Kriya Studio, 333 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $7. Info, gregorytylerdavis@gmail.com. JSC CHOIR CONCERT: Students sing selections from choral works and play holiday favorites. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476. HOLIDAY CONCERT: UVM’s Catamount Singers cheer listeners with seasonal harmonies, followed by refreshments. Waterbury Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 244-8300. FAMILY CONCERT: The Starline Rhythm Boys bust out rockabilly ballads at an all-ages boogie fest. Lamoille Senior Center, Morrisville,. 7 p.m. $4-10. Info, www.riverartsvt.org or 888-1261.

dance ‘THE FALLING’: See December 7. ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: The Vermont Ballet Theater School performs Tchaikovsky’s holiday fave featuring a toy soldier who comes to life on Christmas Eve. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 1 & 7 p.m. $12-18. Info, 635-1476. CONTRA DANCE BENEFIT: Caller Will Mentor directs supporters of Rural Vermont in country-step formations, to music by fiddler Sarah Blair and guitarist Colin McCaffrey. Shelburne Town Hall, family dance 6 p.m., contra dance 8-11 p.m. $10; free for kids. Info, www. ruralvermont.org or 223-7222. LAKE CHAMPLAIN SQUARES: Swing your partner to cues by caller Bucky Tenney at this Western-style hoedown. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 6:30-10:30 p.m. $12-14. Info, 985-2012. SECOND SATURDAY DANCE: Caller David Millstone serves up contra dance directions to not-so-secret tunes by Northern Spy. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 785-4607. MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE RECITAL: Northeast Kingdom-based belly dancer Alia Thabit and other guests join undergrads to present pieces from various Central Asian traditions. Clinton Community College Theater, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-561-0075.

drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $24-57. ‘WINTER TALES’: See December 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $23-31.50. ‘HADESTOWN’: See December 6, Higher Ground, South Burlington. ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 6, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘LOVE, SEX & THE IRS’: See December 6.

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film ‘DANS PARIS’: See December 7, 7 & 9 p.m. ‘BABEL’: The story lines in this modernday epic from director Alejandro González Iñárritu span three continents and multiple languages. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. CRAFTAPALOOZA: Local do-it-yourself creators show homemade items of all descriptions in between artists’ demos. LACE, Barre, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, www.lacevt.org or 476-4276. ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING: Ink dabblers dip implements to create landscapes on rice paper. Lincoln Library, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $15 includes materials. Info, 453-2665. FIVE SISTERS FINE ART & CRAFT FAIR: A dozen artists based in Burlington’s South End show their stuff at a local holiday market. Stepping Stones, 75 Hayward Street, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 864-9572. HOLIDAY ARTISTS’ MARKET: Locally made pottery, jewelry, textiles and prints preoccupy browsers at the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

words ‘AN EVENING WITH RUSTY’: Stowebased comedian, actor and author Rusty DeWees drops his backwoods logger persona for candid reminiscences and readings from his new book Scrawlins. Town Hall Theatre, Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 253-6145. WDEV LIVE RADIO: Central Vermont onair personalities Ken Squier and Buster broadcast “Music to Go to the Dump By,” followed by an on-site interview with former Vermont Life editor Tom Slayton about his new book, Searching for Thoreau. Bear Pond Books, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 229-0774.

talks SAILING & SKIING ICELAND’: Moretownbased adventure photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson share artwork from their summer backcountry trip to the west coast of Europe’s geothermic island. A raffle for outdoor gear, ski tickets and more follows. Vermont Ski Museum, Stowe, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 496-5434.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 5. WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: See December 6, 10-11 a.m. ‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. MARY CROWLEY: The Rutland-area art teacher and author-illustrator reads from her new picture book, I Love to Visit My Grammy. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. AMY HUNTINGTON: The children’s author-illustrator entertains kids ages 3 and up with her two newest books, Three Lessons for Astair the Bear and No English. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

‘BLOODSUCKER GAMES’: Tykes identify with leeches and other blood-eating bugs in hands-on activities illustrating how and why bites happen. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Kids enjoy breakfast, cookie decorating and face time with the Claus spouses. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 8:30-9:30 a.m. & 10-11 a.m. $10. Registration and info, 658-2433. WINTER GIFTS: Small hands use natural and recycled materials to create ornaments and holiday presents. Shelburne Farms, ages 4 & 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; ages 6 and older, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $18 per parent-child pair, $12 each additional child. Registration and info, 985-0345. SANTA VISITS: Tots sit on the big guy’s lap to whisper holiday wishes, then giddy-up on horse-drawn wagon rides. Maple Landmark Woodcraft, Middlebury, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 388-4126. HISTORY WORKSHOP: Kids ages 6 to 10 experience how native Abenaki communities gathered and prepared food for the long winter months. Vermont History Museum, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - noon. $5. Info, 828-2180. HOLIDAY KIDS’ CORNER: Art makers ages 4 and up play and pursue craft projects for an hour or more at a drop-off program to help out shopping parents. Shelburne Art Center Gallery, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3648. HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING: Budding bakers in grades K-5 wield sugar sprinkles and paintbrushes laden with colorful glazes. Essex High School, 10 a.m. - noon. Call for cost. Registration and info, www.essexparksandrec.org.

sport VERMONT FROST HEAVES: See December 6, 2:05 p.m., against the Québec Kebekwa of Québec City. ZUMBA FITNESS: See December 6, 9:30 & 11 a.m. KNITTING YOGA WORKSHOP: Not too tight, not too loose — skein winders bring projects, needles and mats to make stuff, meditate and work out kinks in necks and shoulders. Burlington Yoga, 1-4 p.m. $30. Registration and info, 658-9642.

etc BINGO: See December 5. CHARITY BINGO: See December 5. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5. WOODSTOCK’S WASSAIL WEEKEND: See December 7. WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET: Shoppers seeking locally raised edibles pick up root vegetables, cheeses, pickles and other lavish provender at the Old Strand Theater, Rutland, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 287-9311. 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. ‘WINTERIZE YOUR BIKE’ WORKSHOP: Hardcore cyclists hear how to trick out their rides for cold-weather conditions. See calendar spotlight. Sanctuary Art Space, Jager Di Paola Kemp Design, 47 Maple Street, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-5884. ‘A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS’: Strollers sample period holiday activities as part of a town-wide walking fair, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony. See calendar spotlight. Various St. Johnsbury locations, 9:45 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-7121. HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Members of the Rutland Area Lamb and Wool Producers demo needle felting, spinning, rug making and weaving at tables covered with locally made handicrafts, skeins and fleeces. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: Island dwellers offer handmade gift items, ornaments and baked goods at the Grand Isle School, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3825.

COFFEE PAIRING WORKSHOP: Home chefs sample bean blends to determine which javas go best with holiday desserts. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, 81 Demeritt Place, Waterbury, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 882-2700. CHITTENDEN COUNTY DOWSERS’ MEETING: A holiday bazaar for pendulum purveyors and their services follows discussion of water-and-aura-divining techniques. Shelburne Town Center, 9:30 a.m. $10 per table for vendors; free for browsers. Info, 872-8387. GEOGRAPHY BEE: Three-person teams name countries, capitals, mountains and rivers to raise funds for the restoration of a rare, original Wilson globe. Oxbow High School, Bradford, 1 p.m. Donations. Info, 222-4423. HEDGES & HORTICULTURE: Stumped for a border solution? An expert explains how to hedge your bets with sculptural species that look like more than just a row of plants. UVM Horticulture Farm, South Burlington, 4-5:30 p.m. $10. Info, www.friendsofthehortfarm.org or 864-3073. GREETING CARD WORKSHOP: Computer users bring their own electronic images, or use ones provided, to create holiday messages with Microsoft Word. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:45 a.m. $3. Info, 865-7217. ‘A TOUCH OF VERMONT’: Tangible results of the endeavors of more than 45 in-state artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs are highlighted at this hands-on holiday market. Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 310-1725. ‘HERBS FOR DENTAL CARE’: Workshop participants pair a brushing-andflossing routine with plant extracts to boost oral health and hygiene. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 12:30-2 p.m. $7. Registration and info, 223-8004, ext. 202. SELF-GUIDED HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR: Woodstock residents open historic homes as part of a festive Wassail celebration. Various locations, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25-30. Info, 457-3981. SEWING MACHINE INTRO: Feed dogs? Zipper feet? First-timers learn the anatomy of sewing aids in a two-hour course, then take a test drive and plan an easy project. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $30. Registration and info, www.thebobbin. com or 999-6202. ‘TREES FOR TEENS’: Sales of evergreens and holiday ornaments help support a local youth center. Basement Teen Center, Montpelier City Hall, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9151. CHRISTMAS COOKIE & CRAFT SALE: Cookies, cakes and fruit breads complement coffee and inspire sweet gifts. Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2721. BENEFIT BAKE: Supporters of states’ rights down slices at a fundraiser for the pro-secession nonprofit Vermont Commons. American Flatbread, Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, 5:30 p.m. until closing. Cost varies according to order. Info, 496-8856. HOLIDAY CRAFT SPECTACULAR: Shoppers browse tables full of locally made art, jewelry, knitwear and food at the Greater Burlington YMCA, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9622. INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: Shoppers consider silver jewelry, musical instruments and silk scarves and other unusual products made in countries ranging from Bali to Egypt. Masonic Lodge, Waitsfield, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5500. SOLIDARITY CRAFT FAIR: A silent auction of gift certificates and objets d’art accompanies booths featuring photography, jewelry, knitted items and handwoven fabric. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 229-4145. WAGON RIDES: Families take trips at horse speed through downtown. Departs from Montpelier City Hall, noon - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

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If your celebratory stamina tends to ebb between Christmas and New Year’s, you’ll identify with the protagonist of Striking 12, a rock-concert-meets-Broadway-show conceived by the Big Apple-based indiejazz trio GrooveLily. The inspiration? Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story “The Little Match Girl,” in which a young, pure-hearted street vendor meets her fate in a snowdrift. GrooveLily turns the tale into a modern, musical take on misanthropy: In Striking 12, a chipper door-to-door saleswoman of full-spectrum light bulbs intrudes on the self-imposed New Year’s Eve solitude of a grouchy New Yorker determined to drop the ball on watching the ball drop. Drummer Gene Lewin, keyboardist Brendan Milburn and electric violinist Valerie Vigoda rekindle feelings of joy, simultaneously acting, singing and cranking out chords in a heartwarming holiday tribute. ‘STRIKING 12’

Friday, December 7, Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966. www.groovelily.com

TEA TALK & SAMPLING: The founders of Montpelier-based herbal infusion company Love and Tea describe the health benefits of steeping locally grown leaves and flowers. Viva Espresso, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8482. SANCTA LUCIA FESTIVAL: A candle-crowned girl personifies enlightenment at this Swedish dinner and seasonal pageant. Covenant Community Church, Essex, 4 & 6:30 p.m. $5-10. Reservations and info, 878-1750.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: See December 7, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 3 p.m. $9-29. BELLA VOCE: See December 8, First Baptist Church of Burlington, 3 p.m. ‘A WINTER WONDERLAND’: See December 8, 4 p.m. ‘A COUNTERPOINT CHRISTMAS’: See December 8, Universalist Church, Barre, 4 p.m. Info, 476-3114. ‘THE GREEN BRANCH’: See December 8, Bethany Church Chapel, Montpelier, 4 p.m. LESSONS & CAROLS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS: An interfaith service combines choral music and congregational singing with texts of the season. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 4-5:30 & 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. ‘MESSIAH’ SING-ALONG: Community choristers and a professional orchestra give Georg Frideric Handel’s most famous oratorio a timely airing. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Woodstock, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Harpist Grace Cloutier and oboist Dan Frostman perform “O Holy Night” in a show also featuring a local orchestra and area choristers. St. Jude Catholic Church, Hinesburg, 4:30 p.m. Donations, and a non-perishable food item. Info, www.hinesburgartistseries. org or 482-4279. BASSOON PROJECT: Pianist Cynthia Huard and bassoonist Rachael Elliott present a concert of contemporary rock-and-jazz-influenced works composed for their respective instruments. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, www. uvm.edu/~music or 656-3040. FULL CIRCLE: The recorder and dulcimer ensemble airs seasonal music from its new Christmas album, Joy. University Mall, South Burlington, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0832.

dance INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE: Step students immerse themselves in lively music and join hands to form circles. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 3-6 p.m. $8. Info, 633-3226.

drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. $24-57. ‘WINTER TALES’: See December 5, 2 p.m. $23. A special Vermont Stage Company gala performance and silent auction with music by the Bluegrass Gospel Project follows at 6 p.m. $55. Info, 862-1497. ‘HADESTOWN’: See December 6, Higher Ground, South Burlington. ‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: See December 6, 2 p.m. ‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’: See December 7, 2 p.m. ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’: The Nebraska Theater Caravan stages a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story, complete with a live orchestra and a 30-member cast in 19thcentury costumes. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $25-37. Info, 863-5966.

film ‘DANS PARIS’: See December 7, 1:30 & 7 p.m. ‘WATERMARKS’: Director Yaron Zilberman conducts a post-screening Q&A about his cinematic chronicle of Vienna’s Jewish female swim team, circa 1938. Israeli Café, 212 Battery Street, Burlington, café 6 p.m., film 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 923-1877.

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art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. HOLIDAY ARTISTS’ MARKET: See December 8, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. HARRY BLISS: The illustrator and Seven Days cartoonist signs copies of Rejection Collection, Volume 2: The Cream of the Crap, a compendium of drawings turned down by The New Yorker, then discusses his work. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

talks ‘EYE ON THE NIGHT SKY’: Vermont Public Radio meteorologist Mark Breen talks stars, planets and galaxies and introduces a computerized, interactive kiosk offering self-guided astronomy lessons. United Church of Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

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ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 5. ‘BLOODSUCKER GAMES’: See December 8. VISIT WITH SANTA: Saint Nick sings and poses for photos with kids of all ages, amid decorated trees and colorful poinsettias. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. SARAH LAMSTEIN: The children’s author reads from her most recent book, Letter on the Wind: A Chanukah Tale. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.

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SCIENCE SUNDAY: Families learn about density while constructing a working hot-air balloon to launch in the museum’s main hall. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 1 & 3 p.m. $5 per family balloon, plus $7-9 admission per person. Info, www.montshire.org or 649-2200. CHANUKAH FAMILY PARTY: Spin a dreidel, light a menorah, sample donuts and latkes, make candles, and giggle at a comedic juggling act at this holiday celebration sponsored by Chabad of Vermont. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 2:30 p.m. $6-9. Info, 658-7612.

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film ‘DANS PARIS’: See December 7. CINE SALON: Film buffs survey the history of avant-garde cinema at a screening that includes 1971’s Sea Rhythms, 1948’s Meditation on Violence and 2002’s Decasia: The State of Decay. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, info@ silentfilmdvd.com or 603-252-6786.

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ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 5. SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See December 7, for walkers up to age 3. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848. WINOOSKI STORYTIME: Preschoolers aged 2-and-a-half to 5 expend energy in finger play and song, then listen to tales. Winooski Memorial Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-6424. ‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: Kids sing along with Robert Resnik and his fiddle-playing friend Gigi Weisman. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7216. TASTY READS: Culinary students read stories about gingerbread people, then lead a cookie-baking session for kids in grades K-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-6956.

BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 5.

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SWING DANCING: Put on your saddle shoes and head for an old-fashioned sock hop at The Black Door, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 223-1806.

BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Blue Star Café, Winooski, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2287. ‘WRITING YOUR STORY’: ItalianAmerican adults of all ages preserve their cultural memories for future generations. South Burlington Middle School, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

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MON.10 Also, see clubdates in Section B. SAMBATUCADA! REHEARSAL: Percussive people pound out carnival rhythms at an open meeting of this Brazilian-style community drumming troupe. New members are welcome at the Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 343-7107. JAZZ COMBO WORKSHOPS: High school jazz musicians play standards and blues tunes at the culmination of a FlynnArts course. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4548, ext. 4.

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CHARITY BINGO: See December 5, 2 & 7 p.m. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. WOODSTOCK’S WASSAIL WEEKEND: See December 7. ‘TREES FOR TEENS’: See December 8. INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. SCRABBLE CLUB: Triple-letter-square seekers wage word wars at the McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7558. ANTIQUES MARKET: Treasure-hunters find bargains at the Elks Country Club, Montpelier, preview 7:30 a.m., market 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $2-5. Info, 603-444-2012. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: The former homestead of abolitionist Quakers offers punch to visitors, volunteers and history buffs. Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3406. QUEER CRAFT CIRCLE: Lesbian, gay, bi and transgender creators get their craft on in a supportive sphere. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Donations for materials. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202. HOLIDAY CHEER CELEBRATION: Live music, festive foods and a raffle offer respite from gift purchasing. Milton Historical Museum, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4546.

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WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 5, for children ages 2-3. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See December 6. MUSIC TIME: See December 6. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See December 6. DADS’ GROUP: Fathers and fathersto-be bring offspring up to age 6 to a playgroup, meal and social hour. Winooski Family Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 5. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5. ‘TREES FOR TEENS’: See December 8, 3-6 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8, noon - 6 p.m. CHRISTMAS GATHERING: Town history buffs provide home-baked goods and holiday carols at the Historical Society Parsonage, Village Green, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-6738. MONTREAL CASINO TRIP: Gamblers with money to burn take their chances north of the border. Bus leaves from the Winooski Senior Center, 9:45 a.m.; leaves the casino at 5:45 p.m. $25. Info, 879-1381. ‘MAGIC CARPET’ LUNCHEON: World travelers present their stories over a repast of international treats. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 11 a.m. $15-20. Reservations and info, 603-643-1814. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: Purchasers pause to peruse tempting tomes for the bookworms on their lists. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. AMATEUR MUSICIANS’ ORCHESTRA: Community players of all abilities and levels of experience practice pieces at South Burlington High School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6. Info, www.amovt. org or 985-4939. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2949.

BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 5. WILPF MEETING: Activists review world events at a gathering of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6117. ENVISION MONTPELIER: Municipal stakeholders hear Norwich University students’ summary of the state capital’s built environment, then debate the future of Sabin’s Pasture. Noble Lounge, Vermont College, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9506.

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CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 5. CHARITY BINGO: See December 5. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5. ‘TREES FOR TEENS’: See December 8, 3-6 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8, noon - 6 p.m. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 10. PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONFERENCE: Owners, designers and promoters of plug-in cars and trucks swap info at workshops and seminars. Nancy Gioia, Ford Motor Company’s director of sustainable mobility technologies and hybrid vehicle programs, keynotes. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call for cost. Info, 656-1312.

drama ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5. $24-57.

film ‘DANS PARIS’: See December 7. SECRET MOVIE NIGHT: Indie film buffs wait with bated breath for a cinematic surprise. Studio STK, Burlington, 8 p.m. $3. Info, 657-3333.

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HOLIDAY CHEERING Thirteen decades ago, St. Johnsbury was a bigger, more bustling town than Montpelier, with a thriving trade in scales and lumber that took full advantage of river and rail routes. A town-wide holiday fair recalls St. J.’s heyday with Victorian-era seasonal celebrations, plus some 20th-century additions. Santa Claus rides into town to hear kids’ wishes; small hands decorate crafts and cookies; a dramatic reading does justice to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol; and the heavenly scents and sounds of gingerbread houses and carolers fill the spacious ceilings of the Athenaeum, a library and art gallery built in 1871. Check the town’s new website for a full schedule of events, but don’t miss the Fairbanks Museum’s open house from 1 to 4 p.m., or a 6:30 p.m. tree-lighting ceremony en plein air. ‘A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS’

Saturday, December 8, various St. Johnsbury locations, 9:45 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-7121. www.discoverstjvt.com

STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP: Tense, tired folks learn how to notice and take care of situations that leech energy. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202. PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Saint Nick mugs for and with pooches, cats and other critters for holiday greetingcard pix. Burlington Town Center Mall, 6-8 p.m. Price varies with photo package. Info, 658-2545.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See December 5. HOT TUNA: Jefferson Airplane cofounder Jorma Kaukonen and rock ’n’ roll wizard Jack Casady join mandolinist Barry Mitterhoff and drummer Erik Diaz for acoustic-electric fretwork. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $29. Info, 603-448-0400. VOCAL CONCERT: Teen and adult singers showcase skills in voice strength, control and phrasing to finish off a FlynnArts course. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-4548, ext. 4. STUDENT JAZZ ENSEMBLES: Music majors combine talents at a semesterend concert. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1476.

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talks ‘VERMONT’S CULTURAL LEGACY’: Gregory Sharrow of the Vermont Folklife Center investigates the dayto-day traditions of the state’s ethnic communities. Castleton State College Chapel, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 468-3093. GNOSTIC CHRISTIANITY: Listeners get an introduction to this life philosophy, in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706. ‘THE FUTURE OF LIFE IN THE LAKE’: The Nature Conservancy hosts a panel discussion among water-ecology experts about restoring Lake Champlain’s health and diversity. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 229-4425.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See December 5. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See December 5. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See December 5. HINESBURG PLAYGROUP: See December 5. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See December 5. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See December 5.

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BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See December 5. ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’: Vermont Milk Company Vice-President Anthony Pollina and State Representative Dave Zuckerman lead a community discussion about locally grown grub. LACE, Barre, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0782.

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See December 5. $24-57. ‘OH, VICTORIA!’: In this one-woman show, actor Sarah Payne portrays Victoria Woodhull, a larger-than-life “free love” advocate who ran for U.S. president in 1872. South Burlington Community Library, noon. Free. Info, 652-7480.

film ‘DANS PARIS’: See December 7.

etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See December 5. ESL GROUPS: See December 5. CHESS GROUP: See December 5.

NOONTIME KNITTERS: See December 5. KNITTING POSSE: See December 5. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See December 5. BINGO: See December 5. CHARITY BINGO: See December 5. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: See December 5. HEBREW READING WORKSHOP: See December 5. GIFT WRAP DEPOT: See December 5. ‘TREES FOR TEENS’: See December 8, 3-6 p.m. INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE: See December 8, noon - 6 p.m. HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: See December 10. KNITTING & RUG HOOKING: Pointpushers create scarves, hats and mats at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. BURNHAM KNITTERS: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. KNITTING INTRO: Pick up some scarfmaking basics at a hands-on how-to covering casting on, the garter stitch and binding off. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. $15, plus materials. Registration and info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202. EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD: Savvy stitchers learn new needle techniques with colorful thread. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. LA LECHE LEAGUE: Supporters of breastfeeding moms offer encouragement, info and education. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 860-7437. CAREER-FINDING WORKSHOP: High school students explore their abilities, values, interests and personalities with an eye to future studies and employment. VSAC Resource Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 800-642-3177, ext. 880. CITIZENSHIP CLASS: Immigrants become familiar with U.S. history and government to prep for the naturalization interview. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. >

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WOMEN seeking WoMEN CONTEMPLATIVE, SPORTY SNOWBOARDER MODERATION KNOWLEDGE I’m looking for people to snowboard with and enjoy the upcoming winter weekends. I strive for balance but it often is a struggle. I love learning new things. In search of people who have similar interests: good conversation, happiness, making the world a little better, finding meaning, embracing free time and fresh air. Ali, 32, l, #107517 ACTIVE, CURIOUS, FLIRTY I love staying busy, whether it is taking my sons to hockey practice or hiking and kayaking. I also enjoy an occasional evening out with a smart, attractive woman. While I love my husband, I recently discovered that I also love the feel of a woman’s soft lips and the pleasure her kisses can bring me. Kay, 30, l, #107509 LOVE THE QUESTIONS Educator/artist/geek given to fits of whimsy. I love all things creative, movement and music, walking, talking, reading, learning about anything and, of course, my cool kid. Apt to go to the Flynn versus the bar. Love public radio; want to be on “Wait, Wait!” someday. Trying to use my privileges to leverage change in a biased world. swirl, 41, u, l, #107478 CRAZYSEXY_COOL Looking for a woman with a sense of humor who can also be responsible. I like theatre, karaoke, picnics in the park, travel/culture, movies, live performance...people-watching (with witty commentary). I’m a deep thinker, a romantic, an idealist. I’m attracted to smart, sincere, honorable people. I’d much rather chat in person than drone on in ad. So what are you waiting for? MangoKiss, 36, l, #107418 ADVENTUROUS, SPORTY, GENUINE, COMPASSIONATE, LOVABLE I’m looking for someone not to try and understand me but to accept me for who I am. I love to be outside. My favorite activities are biking and skiing. I spend most of my winter at the mountain and most of my summer in the saddle. I am seeking some adventure and some good memories. sjolicoeur, 26, l, #107383

MEN seeking WoMEN HEADLINES SAY SO LITTLE. Life is so short and has so much to offer, so why not seek out what you want, the way you want it? I want to spend time with a caring, interesting, beautiful, intelligent, independent, financially stable, socially adjusted, well-rounded woman who isn’t afraid to own up to all of those qualities, and recognize her faults and mine. taurus_rising, 35, l, #107600 ADVENTURER STUCK IN THE SNOW Tall, goofy kid looking for ass. Kidding. The first two are true, and I won’t turn the last one down. I am creative and yet an athlete. I am very energetic and outgoing but love to relax and have fun. I am a Curse and a Blessing. Wanna give it a go? Cheers. IcePhoenix, 22, l, #107599 LOOKING FOR MS. RIGHT! New to this whole thing, way out of practice. Looking for someone to re-energize my life. You must accept my three sons before you accept me. If you like what you see, let’s chat and see what happens! Zboysdad, 42, l, #107589 LIFE SHOULD BE SIMPLE So, let’s see. I love to be active and outdoors. I spend a lot of my time practicing yoga, cycling, running, swimming, and hiking with my dog. When not working up a sweat, I can be found reading at the local coffee shop, writing, painting, hanging out with friends, taking a long nap, meditating, or browsing the local bookstore. hopidorje, 38, l, #107596

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Your Gracious Guide to Love & Lust! Dear Mistress Maeve, This seems a bit platonic for your column, but here I am. Seven months ago, I tried to break off all relations with a friend of mine after a discussion over boundaries and the nature of our friendship ended in her attempting suicide. Ever since then she has refused to leave me alone, backing off when I complain but inevitably coming back; the longest she’s left me alone is two months, usually much less. I’ve yelled at her, threatened her with the police, threatened her with my boyfriend, asked her nicely, and just plain ignored her, yet she persists in her cheerful demands for forgiveness and friendship. I believe she’s a good person, that she has healed from her problems, and I wish her the best, but I just don’t feel like speaking to her, certainly not on her terms, anyway. How can I peacefully get her to leave me alone without involving the police? Signed, Plagued

Hey Plagued, You’re right; this is a little beyond the scope of my column — but a relationship is a relationship, right? Sounds like you’ve got a “friend” with severe boundary issues. Without knowing her mental health status or the exact nature of your friendship prior to its demise, it’s difficult to assess the situation. However, it seems like your current issues with her have little to do with the past. Nobody likes to feel pressured or “stalked.” That she doesn’t respect your wishes is unacceptable — that her advances remain cheerful despite your threats is just plain creepy. Until now, you’ve made only empty threats — and she clearly knows you’re bluffing. It’s time for you to follow through. No more yelling, no more boyfriend threats. Be smart — reach out to a police officer or lawyer and learn your options. Call her; don’t wait for her to call you. Set up a meeting in a public place where neither of you is likely to cause a scene, like a coffee shop. Bring a trusted, levelheaded friend or family member with you — someone who will respectfully witness your conversation. Calmly express to her that you’re proud of her progress and wish her the best, but make it clear that you no longer want to have contact with her. Assure her that you will take legal action this time if she reaches out to you in any way. Make sure she understands and then calmly leave. The most important thing is — if she contacts you after this conversation, you have to make good on your ultimatum. Do not do anything stupid and get yourself in trouble; go through the proper channels.

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i Spy... Uncommon grounds, uncommon cutie Uncommon grounds, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. I asked to share your table with you, you agreed. You were studying, I think GMATs? I was studying on my laptop. We only exchanged glances, and a brief goodbye, but your smile is embedded in my mind. I’d like to get coffee with you again and get to know you. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902854 Piecasso Hero Me: absentminded “gal with the purse” or should I say “without”? You: returned the purse I forgot at Piecasso, all valuable belongings intact, and went far out of your way to do so late on a dark, cold night - and only asked that I pay it forward. Everyone in Chittenden County should support Piecasso with an honest staff like that! When: Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Where: Piecasso. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902853 Yeah, I was definitely looking I asked your name as we stood side by side at checkout after passing each other several times in the aisles. We shook hands and traded names. Agreed next time we won’t be strangers. You’ve been on my mind since. Your name begins with an ‘A’, mine, a ‘J’. I’d love the chance to talk to you again. When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: Hannafords, North Ave., 3 p.m.. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902852 woodland fairy, VT I spy you on the computer. I think we’re a perfect MATCH! We’re both into all kinds of great things, including our degrees. We could easily be into each other. I am even one who skisontwoplanks. Find me! When: Saturday, December 1, 2007. Where: online. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902851 continental ramp man You checked me in for my flight on Friday, Nov. 30. You have to have the most gorgeous blue eyes I have ever seen! I didn’t see a ring. Are you single?? I’ll be back on the 19th. How about a drink? Can’t keep you out of my mind! Maybe I’ll show you my tan lines! When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Burlington airport. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902850 Adorable Double-Take You: cute face, diamond earrings, walking with a friend. Me: shaved head, blue scarf, walking with a friend. You walked by me at the mall on Church Street and smiled, then we both did a double-take. We should chill sometime. You look like my type. When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Burlington Town Square. You: Man. Me: Man. #902849 You can’t own a stweet!! I spy a roommate who’s a very cool mommy and a best friend. Thank you for always being there for me and for making delicious treats. You’re a very pretty lady but remember that the most beautiful things about you are your soul and spirit. And that you can start a catwalk ANYWHERE... as long as “Vogue” is playing. Laaav you! When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902848 Trying not to steal gas You: filling up your Subaru. Me: enjoying a hot cup of soup. I told you I was glad to not have to give chase but wouldn’t it have been fun? So I’m chasing you here. Will I catch up? When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: Bolton. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902847 Hey Joanna! You work at Williams-Sonoma in the Burlington Town Center. You’re really quite stunning. You were friendly and helpful, too. Is there any chance at all that you could possibly be unattached? When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: Williams-Sonoma. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902846 You get around I see you walking Elm Street, I see you working at the mall, then again in Barre. You are a brunette with a hot bod, but you are selfish with your heart. Can I hike with you someday? I don’t smoke. An admirer. Oh, your first name begins with a ‘J’. I gave you my number, remember? When: Friday, November 30, 2007. Where: Elm Street, Montpelier. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902845

Philly Airport You caught me eavesdropping (elections, html??) while we waited for the crew to arrive. I was intrigued but too shy to come over and meet you, then thought you boarded the Albany flight. If you’re based in Vermont, I’d like to learn more about you - assuming, of course, that you’re “blue.” When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: Philly Airport. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902844 Vegan cutie at New Moon My seitan with avocado wasn’t so flavorful. I hope your combination turned out to be a winner. We’d definitely have better luck at Stone Soup. Care to join me sometime? When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: New Moon Cafe. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902843 Dunkin’ Donuts Want to know what its feels like to ride in a Chevy? You have very nice eyes and you said it’s just you and one child. Care to talk over coffee? When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: Dunkin’ Donuts. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902842 Lobster Liberator E! Here’s a shout out to one of my favorite friends, Lady Elaine! Just wanted you to know you are truly beautiful, inside and out. Happy 1st I Spy! -Your co-conspirator, C. When: Thursday, August 16, 2007. Where: N.E. Aquarium. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902841 Lucky Dog! Oct. 16, Dorset St. I spy three Good Samaritans (a S.B. police officer, a ady in a black SUV, and my ex-husband!) helping me to recover my newly adopted white shepherd-husky mix after she chewed through her leash. Thank you all so much! You saved the day! When: Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Where: Dorset Street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902840 silver audi w/ cargo box Tall, smiling blonde getting gas at Maplefields in Stowe, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Your car is a silver wagon, your smile is delightful. Would like to see it again. How about a cross-country ski or snowshoe, or a drink? When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: Maplefields in Stowe. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902839 Coffee, Wine, York Patties and You! You: petite, attractive, down-to-earth, shining in a white light of energy, approachable, not overpowering. Me: on the rough side, like a “woodworker” but you could tell I clean up well. Please teach me something about fine wine and life over dinner and I’ll try not to melt when you look at me with your piercing eyes like your Peppermint Patty. Anytime, anyplace. When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: Shelburne Wine and Coffee. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902838 The cutiest girl in VT Nov. 29, 9:45 a.m. You were wearing a white, hooded coat and a pink scarf. You sat next to me on the U-Mall bus then transfered to the Williston bus. I wish I hadn’t been so shy and said hi. My name is Chad. Wanna have lunch sometime? When: Thursday, November 29, 2007. Where: CCTA bus to the U-Mall then Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902837 Thanks, Tucker I appreciated the pick-up (although inappropriate for a gal), gas can, dogs and short physics lesson. The conversation and your overall gesture brightened my otherwise stressful day. Hope the shoulder heals up as the ice is always calling. If you ever run out of gas or need a cup of coffee while waiting on a beam, it’s on me! When: Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Where: good ol’ I-89. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902836 Two glances at City Market Tuesday evening. You’re tall, grey-haired, handsome, nice, intelligent smile. I’m tallish, brown hair, leather jacket, mature, like you. We made eye contact twice while foraging at dinner time. Taking a chance that maybe you’ll glance again and be interested to see if anything happens from there. I’m single and happy but curious, and I trust first impressions. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: City Market Food Co-op. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902835

Are you my Lobsta? You are the man of my dreams. You’re tall and handsome and I am lucky to have known you. At a Mexican restaurant December 8, 2005, I asked you to smile. We laughed, flirted and I brought you to your car. We can be so much more than we ever were, if you give us the chance. LUSB. When: Thursday, December 8, 2005. Where: Mexican restaurant. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902834 parking lot fun To the gentleman who escorted me to my car next to Mr. Mike’s late one night so long ago. I was in the bar watching my Eagles lose. I’m sorry our paths haven’t crossed since! You and your friends were so nice to me that night. I wanted to say thank you, and maybe some coffee sometime? p.s.: you wore plaid shorts. When: Saturday, September 1, 2007. Where: Mr. Mike’s Pizza. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902833 Rasputin’s, Friday, Nov. 23, 1:30 a.m. Cute guy from Rasputin’s last Friday night. You grabbed my side, played shy, then shot me an amazing smile. My girls were leaving and I had to go, but I’d love to see that smile again. Me: tall blond, pink shirt and jeans. I can’t remember what you were wearing, but I remember sideburns... and that smile. When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: Rasputin’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902832 Wow... Starbucks, Williston Rd. Wow! Something about you struck me. I saw your ring; I have one too. I hope you don’t mind me mentioning (if you ever read this) that, damn, you’re stunning. When: about 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 27. Where: Starbucks on Williston Rd. Me: blue jacket and jeans, bumped into a friend getting coffee. You: sitting, talking on the phone, gorgeous dark hair. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: Starbucks Williston Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902831 Being yelled at I spy a woman and her dog in the Burlington College parking lot Tuesday night, Nov. 27 at 10 p.m. just being yelled at and cursed at for no reason at all by some psycho woman. You didn’t do any wrong. Glad you walked away. I waited to make sure the psycho didn’t follow before I left myself. BTW, cute dog. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: Burlington College parking lot. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902830 Loud Car Alarm Nov. 26, Montpelier Beth, whether by fate or coincidence I came to your aid as your alarm rang out. We both laughed. Place: very, very near our State capital. I introduced myself as Steve. Would you like to have coffee to go over the alarm system? :) When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: Montpelier, near capital. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902829 A Threesome Bouncing on Gooold! San-Diegans dreams of Utah where glottal cries ring out in the night. If you Katamaried the country, you couldn’t find a better group at the party. It takes a MegaMan to appreciate this cup of Cocoa, but you try to replace your fetish for chocolate-covered Berries with sacharine substitutes. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: Pumpkinhead, Wine Works, Child’s Arm, Mexican Mask, Stealthy Blimp. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: UVM Speech Pathology. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902828 Hey sek847! Tried to send a message but can’t because I’m not a paid member. Do you ever read the I Spys? If so, here’s one for you! How’s it going? When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: Two2Tango. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902827 WHO SPIED ‘J’ AT SHAWS? Hey! Check him out at the produce section! He moved there a couple months ago! I know who you have been spying, LOL. Best of luck - but I think he is married. ;) When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: I Spy section. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902826 VANDER Are you out there? Your profile is hidden. Email me! When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: here. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902825 Hiker guy Due to circumstances beyond my control, I cannot email you, but you can email me. Yes, I’m intrigued. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: I Spy. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902824 Brunette hottie in red Jetta Beautiful brunette driving a new red Jetta down Loomis St. Where were you going? Maybe sometime you can take that Jetta over to my house for a drink. :-) When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: Loomis St. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902823

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Fire Spinners! I’ve seen you by the lake all summer, lighting up whirling constellations of flame. It’s time to heat up the First Night Parade. Let’s dazzle the crowds, and give the drums and dragons a run for their money. Spin your stuff on Burlington’s biggest night. Contact me to get one of the limited spaces in the parade. When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Where: Lake Champlain. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #902822 Anthropologist by day, barista by... I am drawn to your radiating beauty like flowers to the sun. Seeing you at work and at school really brightens my day. Hope to talk again, and wish you luck with finals. When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: Muddy’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902821 livin’ the kosher life Even though I left our broken home, I’d separate meat and cheese for you skenks any day! I’ll miss you two next year. Simone, I’m always just a skype away from hitting on you and Brit. I’ll think of you every time I open my phone. When: Sunday, November 18, 2007. Where: in the meat fridge, not to be confused with the dairy fridge. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902820 Hannaford (U-mall) brunette I Spy a beautiful brunette (in black) in the jelly beans. I passed by (5’11, short dark hair, in my work clothes). Our eyes met, we both smiled. I was very intrigued but too shy to say anything. I may have a new place to grocery shop! When: Friday, November 9, 2007. Where: Hannafords by U-Mall. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902819 muddy waters girl Me: guy reading with old school hat on. You: cute girl with hat and pierced nose, pant legs rolled up and vest. When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: Muddy Waters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902818 sexy NECI man While you’re getting tan in Puerto Rico, your two favorite single mothers are cooking Monday night dinners for themselves. After we managed to burn pizza and almonds, how could you possibly leave us alone with an oven? We miss you like crazy. Come home and cook! Or else the kids will get you! When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: Main St. Bar and Grill. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902817 schitnhund! Have seen your ad in Two2Tango! Interested! Email me sometime soon. Hiker guy. When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: Two2Tango. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902816

Black Friday turned Red Hot! Thanks to “C” at Pottery Barn for shining Red Hot on this last maniacal Black Friday! You were the hottest ticket at the shop. Talking with you made me forget about my shopping list and only focus on my WANT list! I was in a leather jacket, green beret. Dreaming! When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: Pottery Barn. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902815 VANDER I’ve missed you three times. I would like to chat. Email me. When: Monday, November 26, 2007. Where: here. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902814 BEAUTIFUL BLOND AT NECTAR’S We danced together there last Tuesday before Thanksgiving. You were hot... but my friends took me away before I could get your number. Would really like to see you again. When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: Nectar’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902813 Jess, it’s me Jess, saw you last week at Nectar’s but didn’t get to catch up with you at closing time. You’re still looking hot. Give me a call. When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: downtown. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902812 Bagger at Shaw’s, Berlin Corners I am very sorry, but you are not the person I spied and I wanted to let you know. The person I spied was older (30s?) and maybe a night manager, brown hair, name I think started with ‘J’. Best of luck to you! When: Thursday, January 11, 2007. Where: Shaw’s, Berlin Corners. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902811 Winter Wonder Woman On Snowshoes Scampering up the LT in sharper snowshoes, you left your “guide” behind! Hope you didn’t catch a chill waiting for me to deal with my various winter-wardrobe malfunctions and crampons. Not only are you about the prettiest, most adorable blond-haired, blue-eyed gal to ever enjoy outdoorsing with me, you’re also a HOOT to hang with! Let’s get together & go aharumphing again soon. When: Saturday, November 24, 2007. Where: Long Trail/ Mt. Mansfield on snowshoes. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #902810 Spied Iris in Williston I saw you at Friendly’s on Thanksgiving eve. You were there with two children and another woman. You made small talk with the waitress. You were radiant. I could not keep my eyes off of you. Would love to see you again. Will you be back at Friendly’s soon? I would love to see you again. A Big Fan. When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Where: Friendly’s. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902809

To My Little Sweet Pea Darling, it’s too bad I waited until now to “Spy” you. You are the light of my life and the song in my heart. I want to fall asleep and wake up next to you. I want to grow old with you. I think about you all day and dream of you all night. I love you and will forever. Love, Your “Post Installer.” When: Saturday, November 24, 2007. Where: West Glover. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902808 Papa Frank’s, Saturday, Nov. 24 As you walked into Papa Frank’s with your mom, you took my breath away. We left before you and I wanted to say hi. My brother went back in to talk with your mother and gave you my number at the same time. I would love to talk with you and get to know you better. When: Saturday, November 24, 2007. Where: Papa Frank’s, Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902807

Bagger at Berlin Shaw’s I’m a college student in my early twenties. I have worked at Shaw’s for a long time and someone saw me there and wanted to meet me. I left Shaw’s for college so I haven’t been there in a while. I think that I might have been spied. I’d like to meet you, too. When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: Shaw’s, Berlin Corners, Berlin, VT. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902801 Rutland drive-by I saw you at the end of Rte. 4 riding with other folks in a Tacoma. You waved and I’d like to know why. You look like fun. p.s. I had to pull over because I made a wrong turn. When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: Rutland. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902800

I spy Noo2twn With her pretty smile and spirals on her shoes... When: Saturday, November 24, 2007. Where: here and there.... You: Woman. Me: Man. #902805

the things you do... I have these thoughts about you all the time. I was so happy to see you walk into the bar. You have a way of putting a smile on my face without even trying. I love you, with all my heart, forever. When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: open mic. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902799

FITNESS CENTER DOWNTON Thank you, Matt, for being so kind and nice with all the people at the gym. Your pretty smile brings us light in these dark winter days. YOU ARE THE BEST! When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: fitness center downtown. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902804

hunger mtn co-op I spy you every Friday. You smile at me with that gorgeous smile wearing those ponytails, working in the kitchen at Hunger Mountain. I wanna give you a big hug. Will you let me? When: Friday, November 23, 2007. Where: kitchen at Hunger Mtn. Coop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902797

Indian food and friends Shalimar Super-brunch with friends wearing smiles munching on delightful piles. Purple shutters welcoming late patrons of the faithful order. Conversations with moonfolk of earth brightening, soft and gentle light, going deep, deep and deep. Bros on Rose, aroma of mouth watering popcorn over funny Internet sites, Megan with all her sweets... It is such a treat to visit the beckoning Burlington Community! Peace and Justice! When: Sunday, November 18, 2007. Where: all with in Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902803

Thanksgiving I Spy a sweet, beautiful girl from St. J. A real reason for Thanksgiving. My heart is yours, baby girl. P. When: Thursday, November 22, 2007. Where: my house. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902796

The Rutland Co-op! It is absolutely amazing what dedicated individuals can put together as a group! I am not only super-impressed with the new and fresh direction of the Rutland Natural Food Co-op, but also the dedicated board, staff, members and volunteer workers. Congratulations on the well-deserved success you are experiencing. Best wishes for attaining your mission (milk-and-honeystyle)! When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Where: Rutland. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902802

tdor Your name starts with ‘t’ and ends with ‘a’. thanks for talking to me. We both grew up in Vermont. You said you’re transferring from UVM. My name starts with ‘g’ and I told you about it being Indian. Available for coffee? When: Saturday, November 17, 2007. Where: Studio STK. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902795 We have common friends I have withdrawals when you’re not around. You’re the Libra I can’t get off my mind. You play hard-to-get and I love that. I have had the most fun with you in the last three weeks. I wish I could call you but you lost your phone. I think we should go out dancing this Saturday DT. When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: Quiznos & hospital. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902793

Autumn beauty crossing St. Paul Attractive brunette (you) waiting for handsome gentleman (me) so you could safely cross. You were wearing blue jeans, I was in a silver-grey Chevy pickup. Tuesday morning, 11:30-ish. Thanks for the look. Coffee? When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: St. Paul and College St.. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902792 South Burlington It was nice seeing you again, too. How could I forget the first time? Thank you for putting me at ease. Coffee? Me: tall guy in blue. When: Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Where: South Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902791 “Countrygirl” (Deb) in Brandon Deb, saw your profile on Yahoo personals. You’re pretty hot. I think we could have some fun together. Interested? I work hard and like to party sometimes as well ;-) I’m “countryguy” on Yahoo. Wanna go out for a drink? When: Thursday, November 15, 2007. Where: Yahoo personals. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902789 TPC >2days a week? The gesture was very thoughtful since you probably notice that I look or was looking at the I Spys. How can I possibly see you more than twice a week if I don’t know who you are? Reveal yourself! When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902788 Hot brunette waitress at GR You smiled every time you passed my table. I wish we had sat in your section. But if we did, I wouldn’t have seen any of the game. Thanks for smiling. When: Sunday, November 18, 2007. Where: Ground Round. You: Woman. Me: Man. #902787 To the best roommates ever You’re the best brother-sister roommates I’ve ever lived with, and two of the best people I’ve ever met. I miss you here in Bloomington and wish I could be amidst your clan for Christmas. Let Sara’s chirps always remind you of me :) Love love! When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Where: the great state of Vermont. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902786 I Spied the most... ...beautiful girl! I spied her at 12 noon at the Chittenden County Court House on Nov. 9 - and I married her. Thanks to all of our supporters. XO, A&W. When: Friday, November 9, 2007. Where: Chittenden County Court House. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #902785 Sugarbush IT Guy I spy the Sugarbush IT guy on the fly. Something about a man in flannel, Carhartts and a beard makes me sigh. When you are around I get tongue-tied. If you want to go for a hike with me, please reply. When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Where: Sugarbush. You: Man. Me: Woman. #902784

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www.sevendaysvt.com Hall, Shelburne. Swanton Central School Cafeteria, Swanton. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, keven@firststepdance.com, www. firststepdance.com. Mondays and Thursdays in Burlington, Tuesdays in Shelburne, Wednesdays in Swanton. Beginning, intermediate and experienced classes available. Various styles, various times. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $12/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Salsa classes Nightclub-style 1-on1, group and private, four levels. Wednesdays beginner walk-in classes at 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or pre-registration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop-in at any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

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Winter/Spring Classes: Cost: FREE. First Night sample classes. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington. Info: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 802652-4548, www.flynncenter.org/ flynnarts.html. Register now for upcoming FlynnArts classes! The FlynnArts Winter/Spring brochure is now available, with new and favorite classes. Children can sample FREE dance, theater, music FlynnArts classes at First Night, December 31, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit www. flynncenter.org/flynnarts.html for online brochure and information. Questions? Call 802-652-4528 or email flynnarts@flynncenter.org.

Cost: $10/ Prenatal Yoga: class. Location: Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin. Info: Central Vermont Medical Center, Elizabeth, 802223-9940, www.centraltoyourwellbeing.org. Come and celebrate this sacred time! Gain confidence in your body’s wisdom! Ease back pain, nausea, hip discomfort. Prepare your body for pregnancy, birth & beyond. Prenatal yoga instructor Elizabeth Murphy weaves her knowledge as a labor & delivery nurse, yogini and mother of two. Saturdays, 9 a.m.

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Rug Hooking: Traditional/ Punch: 2.5 hour classes can be arranged to fit your schedule, days or evenings. Cost: $25/2.5hour class. Location: Violet Jane Studio, 29 Maple Ridge Rd., Underhill. Info: Sara Burghoff, 802899-3909, sarajane0714@yahoo. com, www.violetjane.com. Learn to hook a rug using either a punch needle and yarn or a rug hook and strips of cut fabric. You can work on a small project which will teach you all the skills needed to make a large rug. Wool Dye (yarn or fabric) classes also offered.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Intro: Feb. 21-24, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $550/4-day module. Location: Wilding Studio, 425 Mountainside Lane, Huntington. Info: Wilding Studio, Liz and Deb Wilding, 802-434-3554, lizwilding@mac.com. Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy is subtle, gentle and on the cutting edge of energy medicine. Four-day course introduces the relationship between practitioner and primary respiration, fulcrums for grounding, early embryology and energy mid-lines. Intro is prerequisite for two-year training that starts in April 2008. Certified teacher: Jan Pemberton, RRP, RCST.

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dance Afro-Caribbean Dance: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Burlington. Cost: $11/class. Location: Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info: Carla Kevorkian, 802-985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome! Cost: Ballroom Dancing: $50/person for 4-week session. Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Shelburne Town

Winter/Spring Classes: Cost: FREE. First Night sample classes. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington. Info: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 802652-4548, www.flynncenter.org. Register now for upcoming FlynnArts classes! The FlynnArts Winter/ Spring brochure is now available, with new and favorite classes. Children can sample FREE dance, theater, and music FlynnArts classes at First Night, December 31, 9 am-1 pm. Visit www.flynncenter.org/flynnarts.html for online brochure and information. Questions? Call 802-652-4528 or email flynnarts@ flynncenter.org.

design/build Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day classes; $750 and up for 1 -2 week classes. Scholarships are available. Gift certificates are also available. Location: Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, 189 VT Rt. 100. Just 45 minutes from Burlington, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-4965545, designbuild@yestermorrow.org, www.yestermorrow.org. Mathematics for Builders: Dec. 7. Boxmaking: Dec. 8-9. Mosaics: Jan. 5-6. Drafting 101: Jan. 12-13. Modern Plaster Techniques: Jan. 19-20. Kitchen Design: Jan. 20-25, $750. Celebrating our 27th year! All Yestermorrow courses are small, intensive and hands-on. One- and twoweek classes also offered. www. yestermorrow.org. Gift certificates available.

drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Cost: $53/Adult Beginner Class. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-658-0658, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Gift certificates are available!

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FRENCH CLASSES BY PHONE/EMAIL: Seven days a week w/flexible hours. Cost: $30/session. Location: In the convenience of your own home, by phone and email. Info: georgett@mac.com, www.mosaicmond.net. Creative programs adapted to your individual needs. Save time & energy. Learn one-on-one. Teacher is native speaker with experience (Montreal, SMC, Alliance Francaise) and a Master’s in teaching languages.

fitness Dominate Your Competition: Cost: FREE. Location: Powerful As Thunder, Underhill Center. Info: Kevin, 802-324-4271, wisdomandaction@yahoo.com. Exclusive training designed to increase strength, speed, endurance, agility, power and quickly rehab from injuries. You deserve to take your competitive skills to new levels. Membership is limited. Call now: 324-4271. Ironclad guarantee.

herbs Family Herbalist Course: Jan. 24 - Dec. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $2500/296 hours over 42 weeks. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 250 Main Street, Suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 802-613-1018, info@vtherb center.org, www.vtherbcenter. org. Learn to safely and effectively use herbs for self-care. This yearlong course offers combination of hands-on outdoor apprenticeship and classroom learning, providing experience w/plants and medicinemaking and knowledge of holistic physiology and energetic systems. Course may be taken alone or as the first year of three-year Clinical Herbalist program. Single classes from this course may also be taken–see website for details, application. Registration deadline: Jan 1, ‘08. VSAC grants available. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Winter Wisdom Weekends: January 12-13, January 26-27, and February 9-10, 2008, attend one, two or three weekends. Cost: $165/first weekend, $150 each weekend after the first. Location: All programs held at our new location in South Woodbury, Vermont. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Currently accepting applications for Wisdom of the Herbs 2008 Eight-Month Certification Program, one weekend a month, April to November 2008. Grants available to qualifying applicants. Please contact us for information. MasterCard and VISA accepted.

Parlez vous francias?: Location: At your home or scheduled meeting place, Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-4966669. Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Taught by Yves Compere, French native.

martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Introductory classes begin Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. Adult classes meet Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30 and 6:35-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.; Saturdays, 10:4511:45 a.m.; and Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Children’s classes, ages 7-12, meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Muso Shinden Ryu laido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Tuesdays 4-5:15 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-1:30p.m. Zazen (seated Zen meditation), Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Cost: $80/unlimited classes. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info: 802-951-8900, aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome. Gift certificates are available. We now have a children’s play space. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th degree black belt and Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CTR: Cost: FREE. introductory Class. Location: One minute off I-89 at Exit 17, Colchester. Info: 802-893-8893. Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: 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 based on leverage (provides a greater advantage and effect on a much larger opponent) and technique (fundamentals of dominant body position to use the technique to overcome size and strength). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 (all levels), Boxing and NHB

programs available. Brazilian Head Instructor with over 30 years of experience (5-Time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro), certified under Carlson Gracie. Positive and safe environment. Effective and easyto-learn techniques that could save your life. Accept no imitations.

massage Portugal,550hrs massage course: Jan. 31, 2008 - Apr. 29, 2008, 550 hours in 3 months. Cost: $9970/tuition and accommodation. Location: Green Mountain Institute for Integrative Therapy, Luz-Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Praia da Luz. Info: Green Mountain Institute for Integrative Therapy., Michael Jamieson, 802-442-3886, info @internat ional body work. com, www.internationalbodywork.com. This winter, LEARN MASSAGE by a SPECTACULAR BEACH in Algarve, Portugal. Our 16th year of intensive training in INTEGRATIVE BODYWORK, focusing on energetic and emotional release, a full-body MASSAGE focusing on grounding, centering, the quality of touch and the body-mind connection. In addition to fundamental massage strokes and basic musculo-skeletal anatomy, we will work with movement, breath, sound and energetic and emotional-release techniques. Attention will be paid to the quality of your contact, precision of technique, your body mechanics and the sense of flow - the dance of your massage. It will be a time of personal growth and discovery. The GM Institute is National Certification Board approved.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available on Sunday mornings or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 911:30 a.m. Cost: FREE. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 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.

music Winter/Spring Classes: Cost: FREE. First Night sample classes. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington. Info: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 802652-4548, www.flynncenter.org/ flynnarts.html. Register now for upcoming FlynnArts classes! The FlynnArts Winter/Spring brochure is now available, with new and favorite classes. Children can sample FREE dance, theater, and music FlynnArts classes at First Night, De-

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nature Awareness and Bow Building: December and January weekend workshops. Location: ROOTS School, Marshfield. Info: ROOTS School, Brad Salon, 203770-5445, Info@RootsVT.com, www.RootsVT.com. Awareness: We will expand upon the subject of awareness through various exercises designed to push our senses and further our abilities to take in more of the complex world around ourselves, be it in a natural or urban setting. Bows: Come and build a wooden self bow, starting from a stave down to a finished bow.

pilates 123 Pilates Studio: Location: 123 Pilates Studio, 49 Heineberg Drive (Hwy 127, near Burlington’s New North End), Colchester. Info: 123 Pilates Studio, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, lucille@123pilates.com, 123pilates.com. Pilates students progress through Levels 1, 2 and 3 in small group classes and private sessions. Try Kripalu Yoga with Holly Hauser, our Ballet Barre, and Fundamentals of Movement. Feel good about what you do for your body, mind and inner self. Lucille Dyer is a certified Peak Pilates instructor and Bartenieff Fundamentals Practitioner with 20 years of teaching, choreography and performance. ABSOLUTE PILATES: Location: 12 Gregory Drive, Suite One, South Burlington. Info: 802-3102614, www.absolutepilatesvt. com. Tone, stretch, strengthen, energize! Absolute Pilates offers equipment-based private sessions and group mat classes in an attractive, welcoming locale. Lynne was certified by the Pilates Studio, NYC, in March 2000 by Pilates elder Romana Kryzanowska and master teacher Bob Liekens. Visit our website for more information and for winter specials. Pilates Space: Call for current pricing. Location: Pilates Space, 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. Come experience our expert teachers, beautiful, light-filled studio, and welcoming atmosphere. We offer Pilates, Anusara-inspired Yoga, Physical Therapy and Gyrotonic to people of all ages and levels of fitness. Free intro to Pilates: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., or call to arrange a time to fit your schedule. Pilates Method Alliance Member.

psychic Psychic Development: Cost: $170/10 weeks. Location: Private home, Address disclosed after registration, Shelburne. Info: Bernice Kelman, 802-899-3542, kelman.b@juno.com. Taught by Bernice Kelman since 1975, this experiential 10-week series will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10. Everyone is born with natural psychic ability; reclaim your psychic power using the techniques in the class, all while having fun. We cover meditation, visualization, dream recall, automatic writing, psychometry, telepathy, pain and temperature control, auras, psychic readings and healings, and out-ofbody travel.

reiki Reiki Classes: Reiki level one two classes, Sat. Nov. 17 and Sat. Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Reiki level two - Sat. Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Cost: $175/level one, $195 level two. Location: Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. Info: Chris Hanna, MSW, Reiki Teacher, 802-878-1711, chr is @ r is ingsunhealing.com, www.risingsunhealing.com. Learn this powerful hands on healing art. Member Vermont Reiki Association.

snowkiting Snowkiting Lessons: Daily lessons while ice is safe (generally January-April). Cost: $95/3-hour Beginner class ($85 for 2-hour Advanced). Location: Lake Champlain - Sand Bar State Park, South Hero/Milton. Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-9512586, rachael@stormboarding. com, www.stormboarding.com. You WILL snowkite during your first lesson. Use the same alpine, tele or snowboard as on the mountain. We provide experienced, professional, fun instruction and modern gear (knees up). Great for skiers/riders ages 10 to no-limit. Makes an excellent gift. Get 10% off gear after lesson. Lesson/gear gift certificates available.

weight loss 10-Week Weight Loss Class: Cost: $149/10-week course. Location: Shelburne Health & Fitness, Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. Info: Beyond Expectations Coaching, Patricia Kent, 802-310-2378, amadadelsol@aol.com, beyondexpectationscoaching.com. Make 2008 the year you reach your weight loss and fitness goals! I lost over 40 lbs. several years ago. I did it and I can show you how. I hold three accredited certifications. You will find information and lots of support! Starting Thursday, Jan. 3, 6 p.m. Space limited. Lose Weight with Hypnosis!: Ongoing classes and support groups. Cost: $160/4-week class. Location: Wellspring Hypnotherapy Center, 57 River Rd., Essex Jct., Essex Jct. Info: Wellspring Hypnotherapy and Rising Sun Healing, 802-872-0089, betty@ risingsunhealing.com, www.holistichypnotherapyeft.com OR www. wellspringhypno.com. The subconscious mind is at the root of habits that make weight loss easy or difficult. Learn hypnosis techniques to help you make permanent changes. Four-week classes (levels 1 and 2) with ongoing support groups. Audio CDs of hypnosis sessions are included to make home practice effective and easy.

wood VERMONT WOODWORKING SCHOOL: Prices vary by course. Location: Vermont Woodworking School, 382 Hercules Dr., Colchester. Info: Vermont Woodworking School, 802-665-4201, info@ v e r m on t w o o d w o r k in g s c h o o l . com, www.VermontWoodworkingSchool.com. Apprentice Program for full-time woodworking and furniture-making skill development. Shop memberships in 6000 sq.ft. superior wood shop. Women’s Woodworking begins January ‘08. Intro to Furniture-Making, 8 Thursdays, starts 12/6. $295. Cabinet-Making, 9 Fridays, starts 12/7. $295. Carving w/Matthew Strong, 12/8. $135. Turning w/Richard Montague,

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2-BR Apt. Burlington 20 Oak St. HDWD, W/D, parking, basement storage, yard, NS/pets. $875/mo. + utils. Avail. Dec. 15. Info: 802-578-2941.

yoga BRISTOL YOGA AND AYURVEDA: Daily Ashtanga yoga classes for all levels. Special monthly workshops on yoga, Ayurveda, diet and nutrition, breathing and meditation. Private sessions for yoga or ayurvedic consultations available by appointment. Cost: $14/dropin, $110/10 classes or $100/ monthly pass. Location: Old High School, Bristol. Info: 802-4825547, www.bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul. Bristol Yoga is directed by Christine Hoar, who was blessed and authorized to teach by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore India, holder of the Ashtanga lineage.

For Sale Country home in Westford Minutes from Milton, Fairfax and Essex. 10+ acre home offers HDWD/tile, fireplace, mountain views. First-level laundry, unfinished bonus room, more. Must see! $353,900. Info: Jennifer Maestas, 802-310-1677.

2-BR Apt. for rent Near Five Corners in Essex Jct. $900/mo. Utils. not incl. Info: 802-879-4852. 3-BR cape in Essex Jct. Near Five Corners. Lots of natural light, updated kitchen, HDWD/tile floor downstairs, DW, W/D. Avail. Dec. 1. Water/trash removal incl. Pets considered. Info: 802-318-5670. Apt. for Rent - Waterbury Avail. Jan. 1. Lg. 1-BR on 2nd floor, in great shape. Off-street parking, gas heat. NS/pets. $625/ mo. Call John evenings, 802-8632959. Info: John Hunt.

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Just Listed. Opportunity to live in Burlington close to the university and hospital. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has original pine floors, completely remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and center island. Mudroom space. Corner lot perfect for gardening. $319,000 MLS#2714141

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Impeccably maintained and very charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath well-loved home with 1 car garage in the new North End near bike path. Fully fenced yard with mature landscaping and gorgeous in-ground pool. Newer roof. All this home needs is new owners! $239,000

Charm, character and totally new updates await you in this one of a kind 2 bedroom Flat. First floor location for easy access with semi-private yard. Full basement and 8x10 storage for all your treasures. Sunny floor plan with screened porch. $139,900

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well located gReat in johnson openings

Warmth radiates from this 3 bedroom, 3 bath Contemporary. Elegant 2 story foyer opens to a columned formal dining room, expanding soaring ceilings in the living room area and master suite. High quality distinguishes this home throughout. $397,500 call nancy desany coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9540 www.Vermonttrademarkhomes.com

historic adirondack hideaway

Elizabethtown, NY. Rustic 1830’s farmhouse on 14 private acres near Adirondack High Peaks region. Mountain views. Featuring many original architectural details including 3 stone fireplaces, wainscotting and wide plank floors. Log lean-to and hiking trails on property. View property at www.venturenorth.net. $249,000 call Lauren Murphy weichert realtors, Venture north associates 518-963-7876 essexrealtor@westelcom.com

williston Home on 15 acres

Rare find this close to town! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home set back on a well-manicured home site with 15 acres of nice wooded land. A 20’ ROW allows access to the back portion for potential subdivision. Privacy, land and superb rural location. Come see! $399,000 call Dana Basiliere coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9593 www.Danasteam.com

addison

Gorgeous post and beam home features superb craftsmanship throughout. Chef’s kitchen, tiled baths, second floor great room and an oversized heated 2 car garage. Sited on 154+/- acres with views east and west. $975,000 The Lynn Jackson Group Century 21 Jack associates 802-877-2134 or 800-639-8052 www.LakeChamplainRealtor.com

lovely colchester home

Seasonal lake views from this lovely home. Features large living & dining area, Jotul fireplace, gas inserts in two fireplaces, gorgeous hickory hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on lovely cul-de-sac. Beautiful koi pond & perennial garden. Deeded beach and mooring rights. $286,900 call edie Brodsky coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9532 www.ediehomes.com

room to roam with a huge yard

Three bedroom, 1.5 bath Ranch has a country feel and is still close to Burlington. Fully finished basement, 16x16 shed with loft, 2 car garage, 24x24 deck, central vacuum, natural gas. Sits on almost 3 acres, lots to offer, come see it. $289,900 Call dana Basiliere Coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman realty 802-846-9593 www.danasteam.com

essex, new york

Historic Greek Revival farmhouse minutes from Lake Champlain. Recently restored. 4 BRs, 1.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, 6/6 sash, wainscoting and wide board floors. Lovely hilltop location; valley, mountain, and lake views. 1 hour from Burlington. Only $299,000 Call Lauren Murphy (owner/realtor) (518) 963-7876

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If you have always wanted to have easy lake access for swimming and boating in a neighborhood setting, this four bedroom home is worth a look. The bright and open Contemporary has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Great westerly views!

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CHARLOTTE HEART CAPE OfON BuRLiNgTON 1 ACRE

Just Listed-Trendy Condo-conversion. Upper level, jetted Jacuzzi tub, exclusive attic access, washer & dryer in unit, dishwasher, 2 off-street parking spaces! Crown molding, custom wainscoting, new windows, storage, pets welcome! Near Church Street & waterfront. $199,000 Call Monique Bedard Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9590 www.HickokandBoardman.com

SOUTH BURLINGTON

59 Proctor Ave, So. Burlington- Come see this wonderful home! 3-BR, 1-BA ranch. HW floors & oversized garage w/elect. New roof! Great location, convenient to I-89 & shopping. Asking $215,000 Call Gretchen Hidell Prudential Realty Mart 802-999-4677 or 802-846-5607 DreamHomes@GretchenRealtor.net

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. home for the holidays Just remodeled with new high-end maple cabinets. W/D incl. $975/ mo. Info: 287 East Main steet LLC, 802-899-1147, apartments@ exactbuilt.com, www.exactbuilt. com/apt.htm. House for Rent Minutes from Burlington, 3-BR home, a mustsee. HDWD, full BA, 1-car garage, semi-finished basement. Deck off kitchen, lg. fenced-in back yard. 1-year lease option. $1350/mo. Call 802-229-0004. Info: Parkside Properties, www.parksidevt.com.

Shelburne 4-BR w/ privacy 2 full baths, one level living, W/D. New kitchen. Private location. Pets OK. $1800/mo. + refs. Info: 802-399-7997. Shelburne Point Sledrunner Rd: 3-BR + office, 3-BA, 2 fireplaces, yellow pine floors, track/recessed lighting, master/office suite. NS/ pets. $1900/mo. 802-846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

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Huntington 2-BR duplex 1.52x1-robbiholmes030707.indd BA, full basement,1W/D hookups. Gorgeous views of Camel’s Hump. Lg. BRs, lots of closets. New appliances, ceiling fans, small deck. Refs./credit check, first/dep. Info: Palin Properties. Jeffersonville 2-BR Apts. $590/mo. incl. heat, water/sewer, trash, snow removal, mowing. Please call Alliance Property Management, 802-899-3400, for an application. Info: allianceinc@ comcast.net. Lakefront House For Rent Lovely, modern two-story directly on lake. Beach, one-car garage, 2-BA, wood stove, energy-efficient, W/D hookup. Avail. immed. $1200/mo. Info: 802-859-0455. malletTs Bay colchester 2-BR, 2-BA, lake views, 19’ ceilings, 2 person jet tub, deck, 8 mi. from downtown Burlington. Pets allowed. Pictures avail. upon request. $1350/mo. Info: 802-233-4915.

Renovated 3-BR Burlington Sunny, quiet. Short walk to downtown, waterfront, bike path. New everything, safe neighborhood, flexible lease, respectful landlords. Pets OK. Avail. Dec. 1. $1225/mo.+. 802-734-2423. Info: Tiki Archambeau, 802-734-2423. Richmond 2-BR w/Heat $1050 In recently renovated house. Spacious LR and kitchen, new appliances, over 1400 sq.ft.! $1050/ mo. incl. heat, HW and plowing. Avail. now. Info: 802-233-2933. Richmond, Downtown 2-BR, heat included. Coin-op W/D, convenient location. NS/pets. $800/ mo. Info: 802-343-2102. Shelburne 1-BR Condo NS/ pets, 1-yr. lease + utils. + damage dep. $795/mo. Option to buy w/financing possibility. Senior housing. Info: 850-803-3450.

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UNFURNISHED APT Winooski, avail. 1/01, 1-BR, efficient natural gas heat. Covered, open porch off BR. NS/pets. $700/mo. Info: 802-655-3325. Vergennes: New 1&2-BR Apts Bamboo floors, gas range, DW, fridge, more. Convenient location. $750-1050/mo. + utils. Info: Burchfield Resources, 802-8776879, www.burchfieldresouces. com. Walk to downtown 2-BR apt. Avail. immed. 2nd floor, off-street parking. $875/mo. No utils. except trash/snow removal & water/ sewer. Info: 802-373-2012.

Williston: Updated 3-BR So. Brownell. Numerous improveShelburne: On 3 Acres! Thomp3/2/07 1:22:27 PMments! 1.75-BA, master BA, W/ son Road: 3-BR house. Kitchen D, huge deck, yard. Avail. now; wing overlooking heart-shaped 12/15-mo. Heat, etc. incl! $1300/ pond. Master suite w/jetted tub, mo. 802-846-9568; www.Hicko2 fireplaces, 2-car garage, hot kandBoardman.com. Info: Coldtub. Pets Neg. $2500/mo. 802well Banker Hickok & Boardman 846-9568; www.HickokandBoardRealty, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846man.com. Info: Coldwell Banker 9568, rentals@hickokandboardHickok & Boardman Realty, Kaiman.com, www.HickokandBoardtlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandman.com. boardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

So Burlington: Dorset Park Brand Farm: Great 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 1600+ sq.ft. townhouse. Gas fireplace, loft, patio overlooking pond, garage, W/D in unit. Avail. NOW; 12/18 mos. $1600/mo. 802846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com.

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Old North End Avail. 12/15. Cozy 3-room apt. Deck, parking (1 car). No pets, no tobacco smoking indoors. $665/mo. + utils. Nice landlady. Info: Kim, 802-658-6852.

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Underhill 3-BR house, full basement, oversized 2-car garage. 7 private acres, 13 miles to Essex Jct.5 mile on private road off Rt.15. $1025/mo. + utils. and dep. Avail. now. Info: 802-363-6495.

WINOOSKI 2nd floor, 2-BR, heated, parking, no pets. Dep., ref. $875/mo. Info: 802-655-1735.

Winooski 2nd-fl. 2-BR Lg. BRs, 2 off-street parking. Gas heat, water and cooking. Backyard, porch, close to bus line. No large dogs. $900/mo. + utils. Avail. Jan 1. Info: Dana Paul, 802-655-7785.

Housemates $625 includes utilities Need person 21-26 to rent furnished room in lg. apt. Incl. utils./cable/Internet. Laundry on site. Ideal roommate is laid-back, tidy and enjoys going out. Info: 802-498-4520.

Monkton on Cedar Lake Furwww.BurlingtonTelecom.net nished 2-BR cottage, washer, TV, stereo, 6 person hot tub. 25 min. to Burlington and Middlebury. Avail. now. through 5/31, 2008. So. Burl: 3-Story Home! Butler 53 HYDE ST. BURLINGTON 2nd $850/mo. + utils. Info: Albert, Farms: 4-BR, office, 3-BA, 1x1-burltelecom052307_classy.ind1 5/21/07 1 master 4:08:07 PM floor apt. $550/mo. utils. includ802-658-0218, aptsvt@yahoo. w/ whirlpool, sauna, HDWD, neat ed. Info: Mike, 802-922-8995. com, Burlingtonrent.com. loft. 2780 sq.ft. Dec. 1 - April ‘08 New listing! Spacious, furor 12/15-mos. $2350/mo. 802- Believing is seeing. Charlotte. nished apt. All utilities, cable and 846-9568, www.HickokandBoard- Octagonal house on the shore of enchanting Lake Champlain. BR many extras included. Enjoy the man.com. Info: Coldwell Banker peacefulness of living out in the Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kai- w/private BA + additional room. country w/ lovely views. Not on tlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokand- Fireplace. NS; pets considered. bus route. $825/mo. Info: 802boardman.com, www.Hickokand- $777. Utils. incl. 802-735-5567, s e e ing isb eliev ing @ live.com. 372-4721, pbrightstar1@yahoo. Boardman.com. Info: seeingisbelieving@live. com. St. Albans Condo 2-BR 1.5-BA, NICE CONDO FOR RENT In quiet 3 finished floors, W/D hookup, com. Colchester neighborhood. 15 min. from Burlington and bike path. W/D. NS. Avail. immed. $1150/ mo. Info: 802-864-6186.

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1-car detached garage. NS/dogs. Incl. trash, recycling. $900/mo. + electric & gas heat. First/last/ sec. dep. Avail. Nov. 1. Info: Shelly Hayes, 802-655-1474.

Burlington Lg. furnished room avail. 12/16, $450/mo. 68A S. Willard St., 1.5BA, W/D. First + dep. No pets, quiet. Call 660-7172 or 598-7423.

St. Albans Town New duplex, 2br, full basement, private setting. New appliances, garbage removal. $1000/mo. Info: 802-524-2372.

Burlington 3 prof. (2M, 1F) looking for housemate. Quiet, mature atmosphere. Convenient So. Union St., great lake views. Avail 01/01. $545/mo. + utils. NS/pets. Info: 802-658-2478.

St. Albans: Hill Section Bank St. New Price! Stone-faced Cape Cod, excellent condition. 4-BR, 1.5-BA, pegged oak floors, fireplace. $1400/mo. Avail. now for 6/12/18 mos. 802-846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, Kaitlyn Dorey, rent al s @ hickokandboardman. com, www.HickokandBoardman. com. Studio Apt. in the country Bristol. Cozy. Quiet country location. $500/mo. incl. utils. 6-mo. lease, refs. required. Info: Rene Carpenter, 802-453-5954. Studio House for Rent 1-BR house in quiet neighborhood, fully furnished, small kitchenette. Heat, HW, elect. incl. NS/dogs. $1000/mo. Call 802-399-2124. Info: 802-399-2124.

Burlington Female preferred to share 2-BR apt. with male. Student OK. Nice apt., decent neighborhood on bus-line, near downtown. $100/mo. Info: 802-540-0023. Burlington Housemate Wanted for nice 2- to 3-BR home on dead-end street in New North End. $300/mo. + 1/2 utils. Info: 802-598-3748. Colchester Good-sized home, plenty of room for you and your things. Close to Burlington. Lg. yard, High speed wireless internet, W/D, hot-tub, avail. now. Couples welcome. $700/mo. + half utils. Info: 802-893-6992. Comfy Downtown Creative galof-all-trades w/cat seeks: practical, cheery, intelligent, clean professional/grad student for January 1. Spacious 2-bedroom. No smoking. HW floors. Laundry. Parking. Wheeeee! $550/mo. + utils. Info: 802-318-8888.

for 2-BR, Oakledge Female 3x5c-CHT120507classy.indd 1 Progressive college faculty member seeking F housemate for lg. 2-BR co-op apt. Age unimportant, must be clean/neat. Some work requirement. $375/mo. Refs./application req’d. Call Gary. Info: 508-237-4012. Lg. room for rent In private home in a quiet neighborhood in So. Burlington. Mature prof. female only. $600/mo. incl. utils, DLS, cable, W/D. Info: 802-999-0787. Milton Farmhouse - Organic Mature, “green” HM desired to share 1.4 acres, gardens w/naturalist/writer and Basengi mix dog. 1-BR $500. (utils. included.) Some work exchange possible. Laurie, 802-893-1845. Info:. Monkton Farm House Large rooms, washer, dryer, dishwasher, inground pool, master bath, cathedral ceilings. 20 acres. 15 miles to Kennedy Drive. Barn, etc. More land in mtns. to hike, camp, etc. Amenities and utils. included. $500/mo. Info: 802-453-3457. Richmond Neat, mature professional to share spacious home with two thoughtful, outdoorloving professionals. Yard, decks, basement, 2.5-BA, W/D, DSL/WiFi. Great location, country setting, 5 min. to I-89, Richmond Village. NS/pets. $500/mo + 1/4 utils. Info: 802-434-7630. Richmond home I live w/ my son, want to share my 4-BR home w/ a friendly NS. House has views of Camel’s Hump, is quiet, has cable TV/Internet. $500/mo. Info: Tom Charpentier, 802-434-4449. Room Available For Rent 1BR. 20 min. to Burlington. Located off Exit 17 Colchester/Milton line. $450/mo., dep. required. 802-893-4643. Info:. Room for rent, $450 month Housemate needed near downtown Burlington (Johnson St.). $450/mo. + utils. (approx. $50). Avail. Jan. 1. Info: 951-315-5151. Room in Underhill House Incl. ALL utils. Prof, respectful owner ISO NS m/f housemate. 15-20 min. from Smuggs & I-89 Richmond exit. XC trails out back door. High-speed Internet. Info: 802-899-4007. Roommate Wanted Seeking laid-back, responsible student or professional to share nice 2BR condo. Must be dog-friendly. Incl. W/D, DW, HDWD, storage, back yard, parking. $550/mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail. Dec. 15 or Jan. 1. Info: 802-338-0620.

Shelburne Lg. sunny room for rent. Beautiful setting. Quiet. Professionals only. 8 min. to downtown. Info: 802-355-3004. Shelburne Sunny, beautiful, lg. furnished room w/own toilet. 1 cat ok. 7 mi. to Burlington. $500/ mo., $500 dep. Avail. 12/18. Info: Judy, 802-989-0111. Burlington Shelburne/So. Female roommate to share two bedroom condo. Large bedroom, big closet. Fireplace in livingroom. Peaceful and clean. $550/ mo. with deposit. Reasonable utilities. Call 802-999-4402. Info:.

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Downtown housing Needed Couple w/ one dog and one cat. Our 14-yr.-old dog can’t do stairs anymore. Looking for 1st-floor room or apt. downtown ASAP. Info: 802-598-9927.

Services

South Burlington Looking for 1 or 2 women to share house on a dead end street. Big yard w/gardens, bike path, W/D, HW floors. $500/mo. + 1/3 utils., sec. NS/ cats. Info: 802-863-6215.

Bank FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Repos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For listings call 1-800-425-1620 ext. 3241. (AAN CAN).

South Burlington Single individual to share home w/female owner, BR, BA, cable, W/D, parking. Desirable neighborhood near bike path/bus-line. $580/mo. incl. all. Dep./ref. Smoke and drug free. Info: 802-863-6878.

Office/ Commercial

South Burlington Room for rent in big farmhouse on bike bath in country, overlooks golf course. $400/mo. Info: 802-8617537, pheald1@cs.com.

Sublets/ Temporary LARGE, QUIET DOWNTOWN APT. Subletting 1-BR. Parking space, eat-in kitchen, new windows/ carpeting, lg. deck, locked basement, on-site laundry. Quiet & cat-friendly a plus. Avail. now through June ‘08. $600/mo.+. Info: 802-598-5759. Subletter Needed Jan-Aug To share 2-BR, newly refurbished apt. in Treetop Condominiums. Internet, W/D, off-street parking, wood stove. $600 + 1/2 utils. Avail. Jan-Aug. Call Melissa, 570561-4367. Info: Melissa Weinberger, 570-561-4367.

Downtown Office Space Waterfront location. 1400 sq.ft. for $995/mo. Incl. parking. Info: 802-865-3450. EXISTING BUSINESS PLUS 1100 sq.ft. can include existing tanning salon business and room for your venture: nail salon, small production, office, etc. Ample parking, downtown St. Albans, avail. 1x2-pathway-classy071107 immed. Info: 802-316-7744.

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32 Ledgemere Street on deadend in Five Sisters neighborhood. 3-4 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, living room with fireplace, dining room, finished basement, attached garage, bluestone walkway, beautifully landscaped. $430,000. terriburrell@aol.com, 802-863-6516.

essex junction

beautiful colchester home

3-BR ranch. Country living in the city. $219,000. 877-9221.

Architect-designed 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 2400 sq.ft. Colchester home features breathtaking deck views of the lake (across the street), includes beach access. New bamboo floors and newly finished basement. $389,000. 864-6465. http:// beautifulcolchester.blogspot.com/

so. burlington - 2 br Condo

2 Bdrm Townhouse/Condo with Garage, 1.5 baths, gas heat, DW, W &D hookups on first floor, dry basement. Asking $183,500 with $5000. Back at closing. 802-8652010 or 482-2885.

shelburne lake view

1200-SF, 2-BR, 1-BA Windridge condo. View woods from your glass slider, patio. 1st-floor flat with open floor plan, newer windows, gas heat, laundry room. No dogs. VHFA Eligible. $159,500. 802-652-9735 or paul.sdvt@ecopixel.com

View of Shelburne Bay. Tri-level 1960’s former residence of Shelburne architect. 1.2 acres. Cul de sac. 2100 sq.ft. 4-BR. Library. 1 ¾-BA. 2 car garage. New roof. 134 Pierson Drive. email indoors@sover.net 603-4481856 $429,000

waterbury village home Renovated, 1150 sq.ft. 2-BR, 1.5-BA, on large village lot. Upstairs W/D. New: roof, windows, kitchen w/ breakfast bar, HDWD, exterior paint. Priced to sell at $179,000! dunnwing@gmail.com, 802-244-0838.

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« commercial/office OFFICE/WAREHOUSE SPACE Commercial space for lease. 500 yds. from I-89 exit 17. Office area is 1000 sq.ft., warehouse/shop is 1400 sq.ft. (heated). Current fitup is lobby, 2 offices, CR, kitchenette, ADA bathroom. Central AC, high-speed Internet, 3-phase power, 12 ft. OHD. Relatively new, great Colchester location. Avail. Jan. 2008. Info: Plan B Properties LLC, 802-922-4765, signguyvt@ yahoo.com. RICHMOND OFFICE SPACE Prime downtown location, plenty of parking, heat incl. Info: 802-343-2102. VERGENNES COMMERCIAL Attractive downtown Mental Health Office sublet space avail. 1st floor. Handicap accessible. $300/mo. incl. everything. Rosemary, 802877-3636. Info: 802-877-3636. WATERFRONT OFFICE SPACE available. Adirondack views. Incls. parking. Info: Ken, 802-865-3450. WILLISTON OFFICE SPACE 155 sq.ft. Office avail. on So. Brownell Rd. Reception area, kitchen, deck, cable access, and ample parking. Great location. Info: 802-8602211, http://www.hubbardconstruction.net.

Vacation Rentals SEBRING, FLORIDA RENTAL March through mid-April 2008, 2-BR home, fully furnished. $1200/mo. Call for details. Info: 802-8993 3 6 8 .

1996 AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 145K, silver, good cond., no rust, all-seasons and snows on rims, heated seats, CD, sunroof, power everything, much recent work, all service records. $3900. Info: 802-985-9363. 1996 PLYMOUTH BREEZE 5-spd., 126K, inspected and runs. $500/ OBO. Info: 802-893-0247.

Cars/Trucks 1991 SAAB 9000 TURBO Vintage 5-spd., 4-dr. red sedan, black leather int., no rust. Lovingly cared for, new parts, still rockets on the road, good mpg. Studded snows. $2000. Info: 802-4254141, megsmithvt@gmavt.net. 1992 VOLVO 240 WAGON This is a great car with a few issues. 220K, grey, in decent shape. $1400/ OBO. Info: David, 802-233-5848. Info: David Cannizzaro. 1993 MAZDA 626 Auto., A/C, cruise, all power, new winter tires, inspected, no rust. $1250. Info: Stephen Richer, 802-825-9110. 1993 SUBARU LEGACY WAG AWD 5-spd., manual, new: t-belt, oilseals, brakes. Runs great, clean inside, body’s a little rough. Good snow tires, no oil leaks, winter ready. $750. Info: Casey Coniff, 802-249-7266. 1994 AUDI S4 SEDAN 142K, wellmaintained, 2.2 I5 turbo, many upgrades ~350hp. New baby, must lose toys. Summer/winter tires, records. $6500. Jesse, 802-3381984. Info: imagesemployed.com. 1994 HONDA ACCORD EX Excellent cond., dependable, blue, auto., 4-dr., no rust, new tires, 113K, AM-FM/tape, AC. Under book value. Moving - must sell. Great, reliable car. $3500/OBO. Info: 802-893-2446, kmills@insightvt.com.

1996 SATURN SL SEDAN 152K miles, 4-dr., 4-cyl., 5-spd. manual. Great commuter car, winter beater. First reasonable offer takes it! $750/OBO. Info: 802598-0324, emg@pshift.com. 1996 SUBARU LEGACY SW AWD Lots of recent work, clean int. Needs only a rear brake line to get you through the winter. $1800/ OBO/TRADE. Info: Keegan Flynn, 978-895-1377. 1997 F350 TURBO DIESEL 4WD Ford V8, 8’x12’ stake bed, heavy duty hitch, dual wheels, 4WD auto., 168K, good condition, speed control, ABS, eng-block heater. Must see. Great for plowing, contractors, farmers! $8200. Info: 802-872-1138, adstricker@ verizon.net. 1997 GEO TRACKER 4X4 2-DR. Plain 5-spd., 4-cyl., black/tan (no rips, tears) top 58K original miles! Super mpg: 30+! $4850. 802-863-4366. Info: Geoffrey Macdonald. 1997 TOYOTA RAV 4 Maroon, 4x4, 4-dr., CD, 5-spd., new t-belt & water pump, 120K on car, 68K on motor, rust-free, excellent cond. $6900. 802-272-0157 or 802-7289199. Info: Wiggett’s Auto. 1997 VW GOLF GL 4-dr., black, 5spd., manual, 107K. Recent tuneup, new brakes last spring. Comes w/ like-new snow tires (1/2 season on them). $2750. Email: mike. porrata@gmail.com. Info: Mike Porrata.

1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT Blue, tan leather interior, 140K, auto., power L/W/S, A/C, CD player. Minor dings and scratches, back bumper is bent downward. Inspected until Oct. 2008. Needs winter tires. $3500. Info: 802760-0060, klb04210@hotmail. com. 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD Wagon, 5-spd., manual. Motor replaced, new t-belt, oilseals, valve cover, gaskets, brakes, tires, more. No rust, runs perfectly, clean int. $3050. 802-249-7266. 1999 CHEVY (TOYOTA) PRIZM 115K, many miles left. Same as Corolla. AC, quality CD, excellent condition, garaged, no rust, great mpg. $3100. Bob, 802-899-5426. 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT V6, 115K, 2-dr. coupe, white, sun/ moon roof. Good condition. Have no need for a second car anymore. $2800/OBO. Info: Ken Hill, 802-899-3486. 1999.5 AUDI A4 1.8TQ MINT car. 100,600 babied miles. Religious oil changes every 3K w/Mobile 1. Not driven in salt or winter. Must see to appreciate! $7000. Info: Dana Curtis, 585-703-2586, http://www.uvm. edu/~dcurtis/a4%20for%20sale. 2000 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED Loaded, 41K, 33 mpg! As nice as you will find. Leather. Virginia car. Carfax title. We must sell! $8550. Info: geoffrey macdonald, 802-343-0553. 2000 CADILLAC STS SEVILLE Auto., V8, heated leather seats (front and rear), A/C, fully loaded, wood steering wheel, FWD, keyless entry, just inspected, 4 new snow tires. $5500. Info: tom nguyen, 802-860-7160. 2000 CHEVY S-10 TRUCK 4WD One owner, new tires, towing pkg., 89K. In good condition. Great truck! Many good years left! Priced at Kelley Blue Book value: $7300. Info: Kelly Story, 802-985-9223.

2000 VW JETTA VR6 LEATHER Ultra-clean, fast, well-maintained, 113K, perfect red paint, black leather, all avail. options. New alloy wheels w/ new winter rubber. $7000 firm. Info: 802-238-8084. 2001 TOYOTA ECHO Auto., 4-dr., AC, CD, 121K, rust-free, good cond. $4950. 802-272-0157 or 802-728-9199. Info: Wiggett’s Auto. 2002 SUBARU OUTBACK 84K Wagon, 5-spd., power W/L, CD, alloy wheels, fog lamps, cruise, A/ C. CARFAX cert. Very good cond., runs well! $9495/OBO. Info: 802-734-2915. 2002 VOLVO S60 SEDAN Silver w/ black leather int., AWD, A/C, CD, 4-dr., sun/moonroof, alarm, power L/W/driver’s seat, 38K, great condition. Comes w/ all-season tires. $12,000. Info: 802-999-6090. 2005 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM ESTATE SALE! Attention Buick afficionados and lovers! Loaded and only 30,000 original miles! Carfax title, one owner. $13,500. 802863-4366. So. Burlington locale. Info:. 2005 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM ESTATE SALE! Like new! Carfax title, 30K, loaded & under cover awaiting your approval. New Lucerne is $31K. Just a “creampuff”! $12,850. 802-863-4366. Info: geoffrey macdonald. 2005 MERCURY SABLE LS Only 20K. V6 3.0-L 24-valve, auto., dual power leather seats, power windows, sunroof, remote starter. $12,500. Excellent cond. 802864-8323. Info:. 4 LIKE-NEW SNOW TIRES Power Kings on VW rims w/ VW covers. P195/60R14, fits 4-lug VW Golf and Cabrio. $150/OBO. 802-8646662. Info: Joe Randazzo. 4 LIKE-NEW SNOW TIRES Power Kings on VW rims w/ VW covers. P195/60R14, fits 4-lug VW Golf and Cabrio. $150/OBO. 802-8646662. Info: Joe Randazzo.

AUDI ALLROAD QUATTRO WAGON 2001, 59K, pewter/black, loaded, heated F&R seats/steering wheel, CD, sunroof, all-seasons & winters. Great condition, dealermaintained, all records, Xenon headlights, incredible in snow. $15,900. Info: 802-985-9363. AUTOMOTIVE $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS, Cars from $500! Tax repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, trucks, SUVs, Toyotas, Hondas, Chevys, more! For listings call 1-800-298-4150 ext. C107. (AAN CAN) CLASSIC TRUCK FOR SALE 1973 ChevyCutom10 4x4, 75K mi., on rebuilt 350 V8 engine. Truck enthusiast dream come true. A must see. Leave message. Info: 802-373-3472. DONATE YOUR VEHICLE MAX IRS TAX DEDUCTIONS UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Free Mammograms, breast cancer info, & services http://www.ubcf.info FREE towing, Fast, Any Condition Acceptable, 24/7 (AAN CAN). Info: 888-468-5964. LONG ROOF BOX FOR SUBARU I have the square roof crossbars and all the hardware, too. All original and unused. $100 takes it. Info: 802-922-8457. SAAB 9-2X (AKA SUBARU WRX) 2005, 5-spd., 43K, MT, heated seats, winter tires on separate alloy rims, factory roof rack, 2 sets floor mats, still under warranty! Pristine condition. $17,500. Info: 802-922-6977, ewammer@ hotmail.com, http://burlington. craigslist.org/car/489729159. html.

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1979 26’ SeaRay - $11,000 Beautiful boat! 900 hours on the motor and tons of work done! MUST SEE! Moving, have to sell. Make an offer! Call or email anytime. Info: 802-922-3474, SeaRayVT@yahoo.com.

desktop computer Dell Dimension E310. 512-MB memory, 80-GB hard drive, Pentium 4 processor, CD/DVD burner, 17” monitor, 56K modem, Windows-XP media center; 2005 OS. $450. Ski/Sara, 802-933-4373. Info: Sara Martin, 802-933-4373.

2 Antique Showcases One: 60” x 25” x 42”, $375/OBO. Other: 72” x 24” x 36”, $225/OBO. These nice old showcases are still in use and may be seen at The Optical Center, 107 Church St., Burlington. Stop by and take a look or call. Info: The Optical Center, Gary, 802-658-4683.

HP 525W Desktop Computer 2.4Ghz Pentium4, 256-MB DDRRam, 80-gig hard drive, CDburner, 15” monitor, XP Home Edition, 2 free games: Freespace2, GTA2. $300. 802-253-8255, S31Ender@gmail.com.

Antiques/ Collectibles

Satellite Dish Internet Fiberglass satellite dish for Internet through HughesNet with box and cable to connect to your computer. Model DirecWay DW7000. Colchester. $150/OBO. Info: 802-878-8525.

Bed Set Brand new, never used, still in plastic. Mattress, box & frame. Only $240. 802-893-7296. Bed Set Bed Set-Orthopedic, double-sided pillow top, mattress, box and frame. Brand new, w/warranty. Never opened or used Cost $895, sell only $395. 802-893-3888. Bunk Bed Solid wood, still in original box. Easy to assemble. Cost $795; sell only $355. Beth, 802-598-0316. Computer Desk Basic, in new

4 snow tires 205/65R15. Practically new. Moving, must sell. Best offer. Info: 802-652-9989. 4-Tier Floralight System A gardener’s dream gift! Includes high-intensity light fixtures w/ bulbs. Great for indoor growing, tropicals, seed-starting. Excellent cond., hardly used. $525. Info: 802-425-4141. 2x3c-GoTradingPost051607.indd

For Photographic Purists A complete professional black-andwhite darkroom. Includes Omega Pro-Lab 4x5 enlarger, Omega exposure system, print easels, film tanks and trays, darkroom sink, Pako print washer, contact printer and stabilization processor for instant prints. Items can be sold individually or in groups. Price is neg. Call 802-864-8436 days or 802-879-0835 evenings. HUMIDIF IER/DEHUMIDIF IER S Kenmore 3.5 gallon humidifier. Great condition. 2 dehumidifiers, 1 new. Moving, must sell. Best offer. Info: 802-652-9989. Washer $175 OBO Inglis Washer. One year old. Excellent condition. Loaded with features. $175/OBO. Info: Vik I, 802-310-9633.

Clothing/ Jewelry $8 PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES Custom made to your prescription, stylish plastic or metal frame, Highindex, UV protection, antiscratch lens, case, lenscloth for only $8. Also available: Rimless, Titanium, Children’s, Bifocals, Progressives, Suntints, AR coating, etc. (AAN CAN) Info: ZENNIOPTICAL.COM.

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KELTY BACKPACK CARRIER A great Xmas present! Base Camp model, brand-new cond. Paperwork, sun/rain hood. Paid $150; asking $100. Emily, 802-6603029. Info:. Morigeau-Lepine Crib Likenew, 8800 series, cognac. Save $$: buy our crib and purchase additional matching items through Kasazza Kids! This crib is a classic and in excellent cond. Retails for $750+; asking $350/OBO. Info: 802-355-7144.

Pets ALPACAS FOR SALE! Think Spring! We have a nice selection of beautiful females bred to top quality males for springtime births. Breeding and companion quality males also available. Info: Vermont Alpaca Company, 802765-9639, www.VermontAlpacaCo. com.

Chocolate & Vanilla Labs Purebred Lab puppies avail. after Dec. 6 and before the holidays! Vanilla males, $400. Chocolate females, $500. Pictures & application upon request. Info: Aurina Schwartz, 802-999-6020, Aurina. Schwartz@uvm.edu.

Appliances/ Tools/Parts

sawzall 8.0 craftsman amp Sears amp, plug-in-wall type, works and looks great. $40/OBO. Info: Stephen Richer, 802-876-7062.

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CHINESE SHAR-PEI PUPS Beautiful, wrinkled pups. AKC, all shots. Very friendly and affectionate. Ready to meet their new best friend. Email for pictures. Info: 802-457-4039, wrinklepups80@ aol.com.

TROPICAL ORCHIDS FOR SALE Beautiful plants make great gifts! Keep for yourself for display in home or office. Or for the collector. Paphs., Phals., Onc., Catts., complex hybrids. Info: Shannon Lee, 802-644-2121.

AUDI SNOW TIRES ON WHEELS Fits A4 2003 and newer, (4) Bridgstone Blizzak WS50 tires. Size 215/55QR16. On steel wheels. Good condition. $140. Bristol. Info: 802-793-2655.

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Drivers w/ late models vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows with exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464. Naughty, oh-so-nice gifts Find those naughty but oh-sonice gifts for both him and her! For those private moments alone, or with friends, we have the toys you crave! Info: You Need This, LLC, JILL BESSETTE, 802-8707070, www.kinkinvermont.com. Solid gold, Dancers Exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, deer camp or anytime good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.

Free Stuff Alaska fish swap 4 venison I was in ALASKA over summer and shipped back fish to eat. Hoping to swap fish for venison. Fish is flash frozen and delicious. Info: 802-863-4037. Found in Stowe, VT Found spinning angel in Stowe. Please contact and describe. Info: 802-578-6520. Vegetable Oil Have used vegetable oil that can be used for diesel fuel. Come and take it. Have a lot of it! Info: Global Markets, 802-863-9460.

Free Cats - various ages Adorable w/ wonderful temperaments. Free to good homes only. Refs. required. Email to inquire: suzi.p1@ comcast.net. Info: 802-355-4677. REWARD FOR OUR LOST DOG Brindle color ROTTI female dog. We miss her so much! Please call condition. Wood top,5/14/07 steel 1:58:18 legs. PMwith any info: 802-899-4444 (Underhill). Info: Bernie Couillard, $20. Bob, 802-899-5426. Info:. repavt@aol.com. Futon - Solid Wood W/ brandwanted: cat I’m looking for an new mattress. Arm rest has storindoor cat to become a member age. Cost $895; sell $295. 802of my family. Must be OK w/ kids, 734-0788. Info: Beth Stevens. spayed/neutered, and preferably Hot Tub Spa -2007 model. Brand declawed. Info: 802-752-8651, new. Insulated, efficient. Loaded shetro82@hotmail.com. w/ jets/horsepower, ozonator, cover. Warranty incl. MSRP $5400; sell $3200. 802-598-0316. Info:. King Waterbed Mattress California King size, 84” x 70”, Waveless, comes w/ liner & heater. Good condition. $50/OBO. Info: 802-864-7740. Memory Foam Mattress MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS-Top of the line, Visco, allergen-resistant cover, incl. warranty. Still in plastic, never used. MSRP $795, sell $425. 802893-7296. Info: 802-893-7296.

Garage/Estate Sales MOVING SALE Dec 8-9 9-2 PM 26 Peacham Lane, Essex. Two unique twin bed sets, 6-drawer dresser + wall mirror, Hitchcock & Windsor chairs, antique large cherry and small pine country working tables, cedar chest, mirrors, sofas, coffee tables, lamps, dec & office furniture, copper, brass and pewter decorations, framed prints, much more. Mint condition. Info: 802-343-6417. Cash, MO. Remove purchases same day.

Kid Stuff All-in-One Twin Loft Twin bed, built-in dresser, 3 shelves, computer desk, lg. storage area, trundle bed. Excellent cond. Sells for $1259; asking $600. Call 802878-2478 or email Peggyf127@ cs.com. Info: Peggy Frawley.

Sports Equipment

Atomic Skis/Nordica Boots Atomic 818 skis, 170”, in excellent cond., $100. Nordica boots for women, size 10, $50. Info: 802-485-4813. EX400 Elliptical Must Sell Incl. heart-rate monitor, cal. burned, distance and time, among other perks. Must sell; moving out of state! $500/OBO. Info: 802922-3474, searayvt@yahoo.com. Weight Bench, MANY EXTRAS! NEW Fitness Gear weight bench w/ 4 full-size bars, 4 hand bars, LOTS of weights. Must sell; moving. $250/OBO. Make an offer! Info: 802-922-3474, searayvt@ yahoo.com.

Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates and silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966. Recycle Old Mac Computers Looking to get rid of your old Apple Computer? I will take most older, working ones and dispose of them properly. Be GREEN! Recycle! Info: Tristan O’Neil, 802734-3095, www.fumblr.org.

Bass Guitar Lessons With Aram Bedrosian. For all levels and styles. Beginners welcome! Learn technique, theory, songs, reading, slap-bass and more in a fun, professional setting. Years of teaching/playing experience. Convenient Pine Street studio. Gift certificates available. Info: Bass Guitar Lessons with Aram Bedrosian, Aram Bedrosian, 802598-8861, bassalisk@yahoo.com, www.arambedrosian.com.

Bands/ Musicians BANDS WANTED! Anthem Entertainment is now looking for the best music act out there! Check out our website for more information: www.anthemIMF.com. Info: Jeff Osimitz, josimitz@anthemevents.com. Mardi Gras! Bassist and keyboardist/B-3 seek other musicians for second line/New Orleans funk project, Too Much Fun. Info: Glenn Goodwin, 802-385-1900. DrumMetal/Experimental mer seeks guitarist and bassist for Metal/Experimental band. Thrash, Doom, Speed, HardJazz, Power Garage. Burlington-based. Contact Chris, 802-999-8570.

For Sale Acoustic Guitar Baby Taylor guitar. Excellent condition. Incl. hardshell case. $250. Info: 802-355-9412. Borys Jazz Solid Guitar Semihollow, amber sunburst, arched flamed maple back, arched spruce top, flamed maple neck, ebony fingerboard, pick guard, bridge, knobs. Two humbuckers. Compact & versatile. $1200. Info: 802-355-2443. Martin HD-28 guitar 1991 model in very good/excellent cond., with hard-shell case. High quality, versatile instrument with a huge, opened-up sound. $1600. Andy, 802-658-2462. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462.

Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, rickbelf@verizon.net. Guitar Instruction Berklee graduate w/ 25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory, and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Rick Belford 802-864-7195, www. rickbelford.com. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802864-7195, rickbelf@verizon.net, www.rickbelford.com. Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM and Middlebury College Faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com. MUSIC LESSONS Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 20 years experience. Friendly, individualized lessons in South Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, ero@moomail.net. Music Lessons with Zoe! Beginner through advanced classical or Eastern European piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet lessons offered! 16 years experience w/music. Professional who loves sharing what she’s got. Info: Zoe Christiansen, abstractlyrandom@gmail.com, www.myspace. com/zoeclarinetgirl.

Ovation Acoustic Guitar Applause by Ovation Deep Bowl acoustic guitar. Excellent condition. Incl. case. Must sell! $150/ OBO. Bob, 802-899-5426. Info:. 12-string Guitar Taylor Acoustic, Taylor 450 dreadnaught. Mid-’90s vintage, spruce/mahogany, satin finish, ebony fretboard, OHSC. Excellent condition, incredible sound. $950. 802-6544355. Info:. Washburn Dimebag Darrell Washburn Dimebag Darrell Signature Model. Woodland Camouflage w/Camo case. Last of the original Washburns made before Dimebag’s death. $300 cash. Scott, 802-6514059 or woodjitsu@yahoo.com. Info:. Yamaha Baby Grand Keyboard Great condition. Many great features. Perfect for any skill level. Info: 802-238-8765.

Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo, “Bluegrass 101” workshops (new class begins Jan. 5) and more. Refs., convenient scheduling! Andy Greene, 802-658-2462; guitboy75@hotmail.com. www. andysmountainmusic.com. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www.andysmountainmusic.com.

Auditions/ Casting Aspiring Makeup Artist Wanted to work w/ a group of photographers for fashion and artistic shoots. Info: David Russell Photography, David Russell, 802373-1912, dave@daverussell.org, http://www.daverussell.org.

Call to Artists TINY ART WANTED! Small-format art wanted to stock GLAD-iator, a cigarette machine that sells tiny art at Langdon St. Cafe. Pays $25 for every 12 boxes sold! gladiatorart@yahoo.com. Info: Rachael Rice, 802-229-4427, http://www. myspace.com/gladiatorart.

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Counseling Julie Reville, MS NCC Counseling for anxiety, depression, parenting, transitions, communication disorders, disabilities, GLBTQ, chronic illness, grief and loss. Saturday appts. At Optima, 2 Church St., Suite 4G, Burlington. Info: Julie Reville, 802-734-0777, jreville@burlingtontelecom.net. Motivation Hypnosis Maureen Finnerty Turner, RN, M.Ed, LCMHC, Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist. Downtown Burlington w/free parking. Hypnosis helps: attention, anxiety, test taking, depression, focusing, phobias, PTSD, panic, pain, healing, performance, procrastination, sports, relationships, smoking, diet & exercise, child/ adolescent/adult. Insurance/credit cards accepted. Info: Maureen Turner, 802-658-2140, mturner@motivationhypnosis. com, http://www.motivationhypnosis.com. Sallie West, M.A., M.F.T Telephone and face-to-face counseling for individuals and couples. Specializing in relationships and spiritual/personal growth, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Burlington and Waitsfield. Info: 802-496-7135.

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2. Adjoining property owners: May participate to the extent they can demonstrate that the proposed project will have a direct effect on their properties under the ten criteria of Act 250 pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E). 3. Other persons: May participate to the extent they can demonstrate that they have with a particularized interest protected by Act 250 that may be affected by an act or decision by the District Commission pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E). If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the District Coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date. Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the Shelburne Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office. The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board web site: www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup by clicking on “District Commission Casesâ€? and entering the case number above. Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 29th day of November, 2007.

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1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected state agencies.

ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING #4C1197 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On November 20, 2007, Forest Park Realty filed application #4C1197 for a Project described as the subdivision of a 95.97 acre parcel into two parcels. The 8.49 acre “remaining landsâ€? parcel will contain the existing farm structures, some infrastructure, and one house lot. The 87.48 acre parcel will be further subdivided into a 16 lot, 14 unit Planned Residential Development served by a private road and on site water and sewer. The Project does not include construction of the houses. The Project is located on Irish Hill Road in the Town of Shelburne. This Project will be evaluated by the District 4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a). A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 1 at the Shelburne Town Offices, Shelburne Town Center, 5420 Shelburne Road (US Route 7), Shelburne, Vermont. A site visit will be held immediately before the hearing at 8:00 a.m. at the site. Directions to the site from southbound US Route 7: Go through the Shelburne Village center and turn left onto Marsett Road; Marsett Road becomes Falls Road; Falls Road becomes Irish Hill Road; turn right onto Spear Street Extension; meet at existing house site on left side of Spear Street Extension, opposite Thomas Road. The following people or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project:

By:/s/Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802.879.5662 E/ stephanie.monaghan@state. vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On November 28, 2007, Chittenden Bank and University Mall, LLC., filed application #4C0219-57 for a project generally described as: the demolition of the existing 3,310 sf. bank building and construction of a new 3,655 sf two story bank in same location. Install a temporary 1,140 sf. trailer for bank services during construction. The project is located on Dorset Street 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 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, 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 “District Commission Cases,â€? selecting “Entire Database,â€? and entering the case number above.

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8sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. No hearing will be held unless, on or before December 28, 2007, 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 convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by National City Mortgage to Heidi M. Komasa and Thomas Komasa dated January 27, 2006 and recorded in Volume 950, Page 345 of the Land Records of the City of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:30 A.M. on December 12, 2007, at 211 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

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 December 28, 2007.

A lot of land with buildings thereon situated on the westerly side of Elmwood Avenue, the house being known and designated and 211 Elmwood Avenue, and said lot has a frontage of 49.5 feet on said Elmwood Avenue with a depth of 148.5 feet.

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 30th day of November, 2007. By/s/Peter E. Keibel 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 On October 22, 2007, NC Friends Broadcasting, Inc. filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for a new FM noncommercial class A radio station in Jericho, VT, on channel 206 operating at 0.026 kW from an antenna 94 meters tall located at 44-31-40 N, 72-48-58 W. The officers and directors of NC Friends Broadcasting, Inc. are Todd P. Robinson, Allison Robinson, and Scott Knox. A copy of the application is available for public viewing in the public file at Jericho Town Library, 7 Jericho Center Circle, Jericho,VT 05465. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S829-06 CnC National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank of Indiana, Plaintiff v. Heidi M. Komasa, Thomas Komasa, American Express Travel Related Services, Inc., Gregory Supply Company, Inc. And Occupants residing at 211 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE

To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Heidi Komasa and Thomas Komasa by Warranty Deed of Louis A. Hamlin and Mary L. Hamlin dated September 23, 2005, of record in Volume 934 at Page 255 of the Burlington Land Records and being more particularly described as follows:

Reference is hereby made to the aforementioned instruments, the records thereof and the references therein contained, all in further aid of this description. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the City of Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. National City Mortgage By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0384-07 CnC Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff v. Dwayne Rivers, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. And Occupants residing at 40 Doris Drive, Milton, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Chase Home Finance, LLC to Dwayne Rivers dated May 9, 2005 and recorded in Volume 314, Page 73 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 7:30 A.M. on January 2, 2008, at 40 Doris Drive, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Dwayne Rivers by Warranty Deed of Timothy P. Crowley and Candace R. Crowley dated May 9, 2005 and to be recorded in the Milton Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Chase Home Finance, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S0912-06 CnC Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed, Receivables, LLC 2006-OP1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OP1, Plaintiff v. Thomas Komasa, Heidi Komasa, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans, And Occupants residing at 3871 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Option One Mortgage Corporation to Thomas Komasa dated July 6, 2005 and recorded in Volume 326, Page 343 of the Land Records of the Town of Shelburne, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:15 A.M. on December 12, 2007, at 3871 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being a parcel of land situated on the easterly side of U.S Route 7, together with all structures and improvements thereon, containing 4.2 acres, more or less, located at 3871 Shelburne Road, in Shelburne, Vermont, which are all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Heidi Komasa and Thomas Komasa by Warranty deed of Robert R. Spencer and Cynthia G.B Spencer of even or approximate date herewith and about to be recorded in the Shelburne Land Records. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Shelburne. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1501-06 CnC EMC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Trisha Barrett,

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Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation And Occupants residing at 28 Park Road, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation to Trisha Barrett dated October 11, 2005 and recorded in Volume 730, Page 185 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:30 P.M. on January 2, 2008, at 28 Park Road, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Trisha Barrett by Warranty Deed from James and Elaine Rublee dated October 11, 2005 and recorded October 13, 2005 in Volume 730 at Page 180 of the Land Records of the City of South Burlington. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. EMC Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Forming a new group focused on recovery/management of addictions, compulsions, and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a non-judgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@gmail.com.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie at 760-9203. HIV Support Group This is a facilitated HIV/AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what living positive has to offer. Mondays @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Michael J @ 860-9582. PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT GROUP that focuses on building motivation, becoming more successful, and living with more passion. This group will also address issues such as the feelings of being stuck, unbalanced, stressed out, and lazy and then will discuss and work on learning and using new ideas and tools to create more supportive and positive habits. Call for more information 802-279-0231. WOMEN’S GROUP & SOCIAL FUN Held Saturday nights or mid-afternoon at 4 p.m. at 114 Archibald St., Burlington. 862-5631. PEER SUPPORT GROUP & SELF HELP STRATEGIES WORKSHOP Held Friday nights, 6 p.m. at 14 Archibald St., Apt. #1. 862-5631. MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome. 18 years of age and older. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, transitions, health, personal growth, grieving, healing, etc. Emotionally safe and confidential. Nonjudgmental, nonviolent. Groups led by trained cofacilitators. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Corner of Elmwood Ave. and Allen St. Entrance on Allen St. Burlington, Vt. Every Thursday, 7-9 PM. Please be prompt. Suggested donation $5 - but none will be turned away for lack of donation. For info call: 434-8180. Visit us at lcmrc. org. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713. Central Vermont Support Group for Adoptive Parents Coping with Behavioral Challenges Will meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. New Members Welcome. Facilitated by Kristi Lenart, BA. For more information, call Kristi at 802-223-4744. SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Practice new social skills and improve confidence in a supportive and professional setting. Contact Contact Otter Creek Assoc. 865-3450 ext 341 or email shy.group@yahoo.com. DISCUSS “WHAT THE BLEEP…”and “Down the Rabbit Hole” – the layman’s way toward understanding latest quantum physics discoveries linking science and spirituality. We’ll watch segments, talk about them, share experiences. Meeting place, Burlington area TBA. Call 802-861-6000

SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the Capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles, and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com PARENTING GROUP Parenting support and skill-building for people parenting kids of any age. New members welcome as space allows. Please call for more information. RiverValley Associates (802) 6517520. STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, and etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. HUNTINGTONS’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP A monthly support group open to anyone with, at risk, or caring for someone with Huntington’s disease, and their family and friends. The group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. The support group is facilitated by a social worker and is sponsored by the Vermont affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. For additional information please call Warren Hathaway at 1-888-8728102, ext 19. SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN IN CRISIS: Divorce, custody, relationship type support for men. Weekly meetings. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Universalist Unitarian, top of Church St., Burlington. TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: March 21, 6:30 p.m. RU12? Queer Community Center, Burlington. This peer-led group is open to any discussion topic transgendered persons might have. It is informal and unstructured. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday. Burlington Police Station Community Room. One North Ave., South Entrance, next to Battery Park. VT CFIDS Assoc., Inc. 1-800-296-1445 voicemail, www.monkeyswithswings.com/vtcfidds.html. MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800ACS-2345. CENTRAL VT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS COPING WITH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: Will meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. New members welcome. Facilitated by Patti Smith, MA & Kristi Petrochko, BA. Info, call Kristi at 802-223-4744. FAT FLUSHERS UNITE!: Do you need support starting or staying motivated on the Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Guittleman? FF support group starting in S. Burlington. Call Rhonda 864-0538x226 for details. SQUEAKY WHEELS, RUSTY HINGES: Focus groups meets at the Branon’s Pool in St. Albans for socialization, maintaining, wellbeing, improving performance of daily activities by managing aches through sharing experiences and workout in the warm water. Meeting is free, one hour pool pass, swimsuit, required. 802-527-7957. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: To read and discuss Warrin Farrills groundbreaking best selling book “The Myth of Male Power”. 802-3430910.

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« support groups SEPARATED BY ADOPTION?: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (CUB) announces local peer support group meeting in Burlington. CUB meetings offer a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment to explore personal experiences related to adoption, relinquishment, search and reunion (or rejection). For those of us who have felt isolated, it is a tremendous relief to communicate with others who understand our experience. 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church on Pearl St., top of Church St., Burlington. Free. Contact Judy, region1dir@ cubirthparents.org, 800-822-2777 ext. 1, www.CUBirthparents.org. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: Based on the work of David Deida, Core Energetics, and other awareness practices. The intention of the group is to serve members into being the most extraordinary men that they can be. It is for men who are who are dying to penetrate every bit of the world with their courage, their presence, their unbridled passion and relentless love, and their deepest burning, bubbling, brilliant desire. The group will function as a means for men to support each other and serve the greater good. We will be working with spiritual practices, the mind and body, and taking on our lives with the utmost integrity, impeccability and openness. The group is not a new age group, nor is it a group dedicated to therapy. Info, email zach@ handelgroup.com or call 917-8871276.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS): Have you experienced the impact of a loved one’s suicide? Please consider joining us. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the The Holiday Inn, Oak Room, 1068 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT. This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee. Please contact Cory Goud, M.A., Psychologist-Master, 802-223-4111 or Linda Livendale 802-479-9450. GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: Fun support group for single women, discussions, weekly activities (cooking, dancing, rock climbing..), childcare solutions. A great alternative to dating! Email horizons4u@hotmail.com. DEBTORS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with money and debt? We can help. Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Redstone Campus First Presbyterian Church, South Prospect St. Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Contact Brenda, 802-4970522 or Cameron, 802-363-3747. OVEREATERS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Is what you’re eating, eating you? Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. First Congregational Church, Rt. 15, Essex Jct. Contact 863-2655 for more info. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802862-4516 or visit www.cvana.org. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345 or Denise at 223-257. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. CONCERNED UNITED BIRTHPARENTS: A group offering support if you have lost a child to adoption or are in reunion or have yet to begin your search. 802-849-2244. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554.

HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30. Community Health Center, second floor, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington 802-355-8936. AL-ANON, Family Group, 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. “I Love Me”, an educational support group on self care for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. OngoingJoin us anytime! Woman Changing Patterns, an educational support group on change. Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Child care reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous And Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information. AUTISM SUPPORT DAILY: Free support group for parents of children with autism. 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. 1st Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call Lynn, 802-660-7240, or visit us at http://www.AutismSupportDaily. com for more info. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call helpline at 1877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. suite 7 in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Call our helpline at 1877-856-1772. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 249-7961 for child care inquires. More info, www.aaware.org. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women 658-1996.

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HAIR PULLERS SUPPORT GROUP: The Vermont TTM Support Group is a new support group for adult pullers (18+) affected by trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling) as well as parents of pullers. This will be a supportive, safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Meets on the 4th Monday of every month, 67:30 p.m. There will be no meeting 12/25. First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Info, 453-3688 or vermont_ttmoutreach@yahoo.com. DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EAST CHAPTER of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 4825319. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. DIABETES EDUCATION and Support Group of Chittenden County meets the third Thursday of every month at the Williston Federated Church, 6:30-8 p.m. We often have guest speakers. Info, 847-2278. CHADD is a support organization for children and adults with AD/ HD. Every second Wednesday of the month. Champlain College, Global Technology Building, Maple St., Room 217, Burlington, VT. MOOD DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: Every Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. Pastor United Church. Info, contact Lorraine, 485-4934. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996. VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, www. VTPFAC.com or call 802-373-0351. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated by supportive peers and mentalhealth professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Sundays, 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317 or Patricia, 658-6904. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516, or visit www.together.net/~cvana. Held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 860-8388 or toll-free, 1-866-972-5266. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, (1068 Williston Rd.), from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 223-4111 or cgould1136@earthlink.net. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-VT. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Men call Sandy, 863-5708. Women call Valerie, 802-760-9203. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. DOES YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets every other week in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@yahoo.com. WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds. DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612. PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and child care provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information. WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives. Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:30-2 p.m. Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1877-543-9498 for more info. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@ gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org. NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732 or atblythel@aol.com. OLDER WOMEN EXERCISING TOGETHER: For motivation to do what’s necessary. Call Anne, 8616000.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) monthly support group: For patients, caregivers and loved ones who are living or have lived with ALS. Third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Jim’s House, 1266 Creamery Rd., Williston. Info and directions, 802-862-8882 or vt@alsanne.org. AL-ANON: Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the AWARE office, 88 High St., Hardwick. Info, 472-6463. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION of Vermont: Daytime support group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, from 12-2 p.m. For more info, contact Polly Erickson at 847-6941. METHADONE ANONYMOUS: A medication-assisted recovery support group. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Alano Club. Directions: Rt. 15 Fort Ethan Allen entrance, Barnes Ave., third right on to Hegeman Ave., #74 on left. All are welcome. HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 999-8005. SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel. Join other naturists and like-minded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontaunaturel.com. PARENTS TOGETHER support groups: Would you like to talk and share ideas with other parents about the joys and challenges of children? Support groups for all parents. Desireah, 796-3119. MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info. NONCUSTODIAL SUPPORT group for parents. Contact Bill Bagdon, 434-6495. BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family. Expert speakers often scheduled. 1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Barb Winters, 434-7244. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-869-7341 (toll-free).

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings, advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. Any home seeker who feels her or she has encountered discrimination should contact the:

HUD Office of Fair Housing, 10 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02222-1092 (617) 565-5309. OR Vermont Human Rights Commission, 135 State St., Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633-6301. 800416-2010 Fax: 802-828-2480

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POWER SYSTEMS COORDINATOR Burlington Electric Department is seeking to fill a full-time position that is responsible for ensuring that the distribution system is at all times operating according to procedures and guidelines to provide high-quality service to customers. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and two years additional technical training or related experience in the electrical field. Experience in an electric utility control room environment is desirable and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts is a must. For a complete job description and City of Burlington Application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington. vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested send a resume, cover letter and a completed City of Burlington Application immediately to: Human Resource Department, 131 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401. EOE.

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Wanted Magic Hat Brewing Co. is a brewer of world-class beers and a continually evolving brand of distinction.

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New England Federal Credit Union, Vermont’s largest Credit Union with 7 branch locations, is a growing organization committed to excellence in price, convenience, service, simplicity and sharing success. NEFCU offers a stable, supportive, high-standards work environment where employees are treated as key stakeholders. Please visit our website, www.nefcu.com, to learn more about the great opportunities and benefits that exist at NEFCU.

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Opportunity exists for a branch floater. The position requires flexibility and adaptability to work in all branches and/or departments performing a full range of member-service and teller transactions as needed. A successful floater will be friendly, enthusiastic and personable with members and coworkers; efficient and accurate, paying attention to details; focused on providing members with the full benefits of membership through the sales of products and services; and dedicated to exceeding members’ expectations. One to two years customer service experience in a related capacity preferred. Hours: within a 7-7 business environment. One Saturday/month.

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I was looking for a roommate, someone responsible — a professional or a grad student. I placed the ad online with Seven Days, and, 15 minutes later, I had a phone call. The guy told me his name and what he did — he’s a teacher — and I asked him if he was free to come over and check out the place. Within half an hour of placing the ad, I had found the ideal roommate. It makes sense — the readers of Seven Days tend to be intelligent and thoughtful people. LANE GIBSON ACTOR AND SOCIAL-SERVICE WORKER SOUTH BURLINGTON

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Customer Service Account Manager Seventh Generation, the leading brand of non-toxic household products in the U.S., is looking for a highly motivated, values-driven, team player to join the Customer Service department. The Customer Service Account Manager is part of a team that has the overall responsibility for the management of customer relationships, which includes order processing, invoicing, transportation, and issue resolution. The Customer Service Account Manager works in conjunction with the sales and purchasing teams, as well as distribution centers, manufacturers, and freight companies, to provide well-coordinated, professional, and exceptional service to our customers. Minimum 5 years experience in Customer Service required. For a more detailed position description, please visit our website at www. seventhgeneration.com. Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to: staffing@seventhgeneration.com.

Fund Development Professional The Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs is a nonprofit organization. We support and distribute funding to programs throughout the state of Vermont that work to address the problems faced by some of the state’s most vulnerable young people. We are seeking an experienced professional to guide the Coalition’s efforts to establish a comprehensive fund development program. This professional will help staff create a comprehensive plan with state-wide and national reach, and will also help staff build the infrastructure, knowledge, and skills necessary to meet our fundraising goals. The Coalition’s statewide, coordinated approach offers donors a highly effective way to contribute towards positive social change. We need a creative and committed professional who believes in the Coalition’s work, is comfortable working on a statewide and national level, and can mentor Coalition staff to assume increasing responsibility for operation of fundraising.

See what Fletcher Allen has to offer Physician Executive Assistant Neurology Department

Successful candidate must be professional, highly organized and proficient with Microsoft Office software.

This is a 16-month contracted consultant position. Relocation is not necessary; we are willing to work with someone from a distance with frequent conference calls and occasional on-site visits. Salary and FTE expectations are negotiable depending upon experience. Send cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Kreig Pinkham, C/O WCYSB, PO Box 627, 38 Elm St., Montpelier, VT 05601, or email kreigpinkham@comcast.net Deadline for applications: January 31, 2008

Production technician Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM) has a part-time position open at our public access video production facility in Burlington. VCAM is a nonprofit organization that provides digital video production training and equipment and public access services to the greater Burlington area. The Production Technician works under the Executive Director and the VCAM managers. Requirements: • Commitment to the field of community media and to the principles of Free Speech • A general working knowledge of video production & post-production hardware, software and methods • Experience working with Macintosh and Windows operating systems • Ability to collaborate with an extremely diverse clientele • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting • Willingness to take direction and learn new skills • Excellent communication skills • A clean driving record Duties: • Support the public access clientele with production & post-production needs

• Maintain applicable databases • Facilitate scheduling of the facility and sign-out of remote equipment • Scheduling and facilitating on-air programming • Support production & training efforts • Occasional remote production at community meetings • Other duties as assigned by management Salary: Commensurate with experience and skills.

www.fletcherallen.org, Posting 3387 Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

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Registered Nurse

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Clinic Fletcher Allen Health Care is looking for an experienced full-time RN to join our caring and supportive Infertility team. Job duties include phone triage, patient education and support.

Working Days and Hours: Part-time position (20+ hours). Evenings & weekends

Application process will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. Send resume to: Vermont Community Access Media 208 Flynn Avenue #2G Burlington, VT 05401 apply@vermontcam.org

Apply online at www.FletcherAllen.org, posting #3583 Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT is seeking a

South Burlington School District

Writer/Producer for its Creative Services department. Must be experienced and proficient in writing, shooting, editing and producing effective commercials and promos for television. Hands-on experience in a professional production environment required. No beginners, please. Good interpersonal skills and experience in working with clients are essential. To apply, send resume, writing samples, and viewable samples of your best work to:

WcAX-tV, P.o. Box 4508, Burlington, Vt 05406. No phone calls.

Autism Interventionist (2 positions) – District Qualified candidate must have an Associate’s degree, two years college training or successful completion of competency testing; experience working with children with autism or willing to be trained to work with children with autism; and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. This position will remain open until filled. Candidates may forward their resume and three current references to: Diane Kinnon, Human Resource Department, South Burlington School District, 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403, or apply at www.sbschools.net. EOE

Assemblers & Merchandisers Burlington, VT. Part-time National Marketing Services has part-time opportunities available for work in National Retail Stores in BURLINGTON and the surrounding areas. We seek motivated individuals to assemble RTA (Ready-to-Assemble) home and office furniture for display (desks, chairs, etc.). Must have tools and be able to lift heavy products and perform quality work. Training provided. NMS also seeks merchandisers to stock products, set POGs (Plan-O-Grams), conduct resets and prepare accurate and timely reports. Fill out an application at: www.NATLMKTG.com. Please indicate Ad Code 1097 on all correspondence. Email resumes to jobs@natlmktg.com. EOE M/F/D/V

EmploymEnt opportunity part-timE Brownell library, assistant at busy circulation desk.

Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse Residential PRogRams CooRdinatoR

Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership qualities and excellent communications and organizational skills? If so, the state’s largest nonprofit social service agency is seeking you to coordinate psychiatric residential/community housing programs for adults who are considered to have major mental illness and substanceabuse disorders. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, intake assessment, budgeting, serving as a resource for families and the community, and participation in larger Agency management and clinical issues. A Master’s degree and solid assessment skills are required. Three to five years of supervisory experience and familiarity with mental health and substance abuse issues preferred. A sense of humor and being a team player are a must! Full-time position with excellent benefits.

part-time, nights and weekends. High school diploma or GED, library experience, computer and people skills. application and job description at Essex Jct. Village office or Brownell library. 802-878-6955. position open until filled. EoE Days Inn - Colchester

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Northern Lights, a transitional housing program for women returning from prison, is seeking two part-time Residential Counselors. Two shifts available. Join our team of dedicated staff and dynamic women working to build independent lives in the community. Provide support, structure and safety for house residents by offering support and encouragement to residents, maintaining a safe and respectful atmosphere in the house, mediating conflict, enforcing guidelines, facilitating a relaxation group, and performing some household chores. Requirements: • Experience working in similar environments and excellent communication skills. • One overnight shift from 10:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. the next morning (eight hours of “sleep time” are included from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.) • One weekend shift from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. the next morning. (eight hours of “sleep time” are included from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.)

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Pine Forest Children’s Community is seeking a creative and flexible mental health clinician with experience with young children and their families. Responsibilities include direct service to children and families, consultation to childcare staff, and supervision of one-to-one interventionists. Ongoing oversight and development of clinical program included. Required qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, counseling or education and 2 years experience working with young children and their families. Experience consulting to professionals in early childhood education and/or working in Early Childhood classrooms a plus.

Send reSume and cover letter to: Human resources/Jobs Howardcenter, 160 Flynn avenue, Burlington, vt 05401 or email to HrHelpdesk@howardcenter.org To learn more about HowardCenter, view a full listing of open positions, learn more about benefits, and apply online, visit www.howardcenter.org. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.

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Seeking energetic teachers to nurture children’s creativity and sense of community through developmentally appropriate activities in our Emergent Curriculum program. Must love working with children and be excited about exploring and learning along with them. A commitment to respect for children is essential. Classroom experience and a CDA or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred. We offer competitive salaries/benefits and opportunities for professional development. EOE

Kari Lee, Executive Director Turtle Island Children’s Center 659 Elm St., Montpelier, VT 05602 802-229-4047 administration@turtleislandvt.org

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AmeriCorps Stewardship Assistant With over 45 years of conservation success in Vermont, The Nature Conservancy’s Vermont Chapter is now accepting applications for a part-time AmeriCorps Stewardship Assistant position (Jan. to Aug. ’08). This is a 900-hr. Position with negotiable start/end dates and work hrs., is based in Montpelier, and involves travel to nature preserves around Vermont. Benefits of this exciting service opportunity include: a $6790 (pre-tax) living stipend, a $2362 (pre-tax) educational award, health insurance, possible loan forbearance, varied training opportunities, and the chance to do meaningful conservation work. Visit www.nature.org/ vermont for a full job description. This position is offered through an AmeriCorps network called the Vermont Community Stewardship Program (VCSP), a project of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board. AmeriCorps application forms can be downloaded from the VCSP website at http://www. vhcb.org/vcsp/about.html, or requested by phone at 802-828-3253.

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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] LICENSED SPECIAL EDUCATOR

NCSS has an opening for a Special Education Teacher to work in our Independent School, Project Soar: Back to School Program. This position is responsible for lesson planning and/or direct instruction, IEP writing and implementation and monitoring of two self-contained classrooms for students with severe learning impairment and behavioral and/or medical challenges. Must be a natural leader, team player, flexible and possess excellent collaboration skills. BA with appropriate State of Vermont Licensure in Special Education required.

TEAM LEADER – CRT TEAM

Seeking a highly organized, energetic individual with experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness to provide leadership and supervision within the Community Rehabilitation and Treatment Team (CRT). Responsibilities include clinical oversight and administrative responsibilities supporting the Community Support, Intensive Case Management and Residential Teams. Applicants need to have demonstrated experience in and commitment to the recovery of individuals with psychiatric symptoms. Requires fieldwork in the community. Knowledge of co-occurring substance use and evidence based practices ideal, however not necessary. Individual must have a strong commitment to teamwork, have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license. Master’s degree in a Human Services field, a minimum of five years of experience working with individuals with psychiatric symptoms, and strong interpersonal skills required.

Toddler Teacher Wanted We are seeking a long-term affectionate toddler teacher to join our qualit y early education program. Individual must have Associate’s degree or Child Development Associates or 2 years successful e xper ie nce wi th young childre n and 4 higher education courses. Position’s starting pay: $11/hour with benefits. Qualified teachers should send a cover letter and resume to:

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CHILDREN’S THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGER

Seeking a self-motivated individual who works well with children & families. Position provides direct service to children in a community-based setting, as well as assistance in coordinating services, assessing, monitoring, advocating, and social skill training. Case Managers are responsible for creating an interagency/interdisciplinary treatment team in order to provide the above services. Must be available to work evenings. Applicant should possess a BA & one to three years experience.

PRIVATE RESIDENCE SUPPORT STAFF

Energetic, team-oriented individual needed to work in a private residence. Responsibilities include providing a supportive & healing environment to an adult diagnosed with severe & persistent mental illness, assisting in problem solving issues & providing strength-based education. One full-time position of 2nd shift & asleep overnight shifts is available. The position includes one weekend day per week & rotational holidays. Applicants must have good communication skills, be organized, have a valid driver’s license in good standing & be both genuine & compassionate. Computer & strong documentation skills are required. Competitive wage, excellent benefits. Substitute positions are also available. BA in psychology or related field and/or 2+ years of experience preferred.

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Come realize your potential at one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Inc. has over 900 properties in more than 80 countries around the world. Start your exciting hospitality career at The Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center! The Sheraton Burlington is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: AssistAnt RestAuRAnt MAnAgeR RooM AttendAnt • seRveR • CAfeteRiA AttendAnt • fRont desk MAnAgeR BARtendeR The Sheraton Burlington offers highly competitive wages and full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and discounted stays at Starwood properties around the globe. Visit our online recruitment website at www. sheraton.jobs/burlington and apply today! The Sheraton Burlington and Starwood Hotels and Resorts is EOE/M/F/D/V

CUSTOMER SERVICE Our dynamic and expanding company in the credit card processing industry is looking for someone to join our team. Prior knowledge of merchant credit card processing and operation of common credit card processing equipment is a plus. Primary duties will include customer and sales support. Some shipping and receiving involved. Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to stay calm under pressure a must. Positive attitude and exibility are indispensable. Small company atmosphere and casual dress. Competitive salary and comprehensive beneďŹ ts package. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

Transaction Resources, Inc., ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 667, Richmond, VT 05477 or email to wicker@transactionresources.com

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Seeking dynamic individuals to join our recruiting team. Norwich University is a unique institution that combines an established military tradition with a quality private education that focuses on leadership and character development. Develop a territory and prospect management plan; interview and counsel prospective students and families; manage and evaluate admissions applications.

CORPORATE/FOUNDATION AND PLANNED GIVING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Support two key professionals in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations as they cultivate and grow relationships with the University’s supporters, alumni, and constituents. Prepare documents and reports, manage files and records, track reporting schedules and deadlines, and plan meetings and events.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Outgoing, personable, and organized person for busy, fast-paced office. Duties to include: producing correct paychecks, maintaining accurate employee data, and providing general reception and office support. Please visit our website: www.norwich.edu/jobs for more information and application requirements.

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Substitute Teachers and Nurses needed for all our schools.

(On an on-call, as-needed basis.) Call Robin at 802-433-5818 for an application packet.

Williamstown Middle High School Long-Term Sub

Full-time substitute teacher needed for Middle School Science, January – February 15, 2008.

Williamstown Village School Long-Term Sub

Long-term substitute teacher needed for grades 2 and 3 combination class from Jan. 2, 2008 through the end of the 07-08 school year.

Williamstown Elementary School Paraprofessional

Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package.

Vermont Agency of Transportation’s

2008 Step Up to Highway Construction Program Join us for a FREE, nine-week job training program for women interested in pursuing careers in highway construction. February 11—April 10, 2008 Monday through Thursday each week Montpelier, Vermont

ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION in your area! Call us to reserve your space soon. We will be visiting the following locations in January: BARRE — Aldrich Public Library January 8, 2008 January 15, 2008 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. BURLINGTON Department of Labor January 7, 2008 January 14, 2008 9:00 a.m. — Noon 9:00 a.m — Noon MORRISVILLE Department of Labor January 9, 2008 Noon—3:00 p.m. ST. JOHNSBURY Department of Labor January 10, 2008 Noon—3:00 p.m. WHITE RIVER JCT. Department of Labor January 11, 2008 Noon—3:00 p.m.

Para needed to assist with behavior intervention and academic support. Knowledge of best practices in behavior intervention required. Experience in Responsive Classroom preferred. Educational requirement is an Associate’s degree or the equivalent, or highly qualified documentation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND ONE OF THE ABOVE SESSIONS, OR TO APPLY:

Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and transcripts and /or certification documents if applicable to:

Call Sue at 802.828.5858 or 800.356.1965 E-mail: sue.hackney@state.vt.us or visit www.aot.state.vt.us/civilrights/EDHC.htm

Orange north Supervisory union 111B Brush hill road Williamstown, vt 05679. EOE

Agency of Transportation

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*52&(5< 0$1$*(5 for the new Healthy Living at 222 Dorset Street. Our Grocery Team needs a leader . . . someone with a knowledge of the natural foods industry, solid management experience, and the commitment to lead a large busy team. Call Jamie Eisenberg or Kelly Reynolds, 802-863-2569, ext. 309, to learn about the job, the beneďŹ ts, our store‌ and to set up an interview!

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Spectrum is an EOE.

Early Childhood Teachers Search re-opened: Small NAEYC Accredited nonprofit childcare center seeks full-time Infant Teacher and part-time (2.5 days) Toddler Teacher. Attachment-based program dedicated to making the everyday magical. We encourage in children and in adults: curiosity and a love of learning, kindness and respect, playfulness and flexibility. We want you to: laugh out loud, sit on the floor, teach and be taught, notice and delight in the small things, enjoy getting messy and cleaning up. Emergent curriculum, inclusive environment, demanding, joyful work. Prior Infant/Toddler group experience required. Competitive wages, excellent benefits, supportive workplace (including daily laughter and chocolate). Resume/cover letter to:

Andrea Viets Williston Children’s Center 44 N. Williston Rd., Williston, VT 05495.

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Looking for part-time for busy downtown bridal salon. If you have interest in working with wonderful brides and their families, good customer service skills and a positive attitude, we look forward to meeting you! Basic sewing skills are necessary.

This entry-level position provides administrative support to Chamber and Vermont Convention Bureau staff. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in MS Office and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and follow through on assignments.

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118 S. Craftsbury Road Craftsbury, VT 05826

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Established Vermont firm with 200+ employees seeks candidates for

Human ResouRces manageR. Payroll, benefits and 401(k) experience a must. Compensation commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter with compensation history in confidence to: sD employment attn: Bs, Po Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402

Planet Fitness is coming to Essex Jct., VT in early 2008! We are looking to hire for:

Front Desk/Membership Consultants Certified Fitness Trainers Third Shift Cleaning Personnel Part-Time Certified Fitness Trainer (South Burlington location) Full-time and part-time hours available for first, second and third shifts. Reliability and customer service experience is a must! Job training will begin immediately after the New Year! Please apply at the Essex Junction Pre-sale Trailer, 57 River Rd., Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat/Sun 9am-3pm or online at www.planetfitness.com/essexjunction under “Check Us Out�.

Clinical Research Nurse Clinical Research Nurse position available in Psychiatry/ Substance Abuse Treatment Center for a research project evaluating a new treatment for prescription opioid abuse. Hourly, part-time position, flexible with weekday and weekend openings; Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Experience with medication administration required; experience working with clinical populations also preferred. Send cover letter, resume and references to:

Stacey Sigmon, UHC-SATC, Room 1415 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401. Commitment to diversity and inclusion required. SECURITY

Kitchen Openings: We have the following full-time openings:

salad Bar Attendant pub cook prep cook This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a large kitchen. Candidates must possess knife skills and work well under pressure. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Please visit us on the web at: www.windjammerrestaurant.com Interested applicants should stop by and complete an application.

The Windjammer hospitality group 1076 Williston Road, so. Burlington, Vt 05403 Fax: (802) 651-0640 • email: selena@windjammergroup.com

State of Vermont Director of the Legislative Council The Vermont State Legislature seeks an individual to direct the nonpartisan office of the Legislative Council. The individual would manage professional legal and administrative staff, oversee bill drafting and committee staffing, and work with legislators, other legislative staff, and agency officials. Position requires law or graduate degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience. Competitive salary and state benefits. application closing date: January 31, 2008. full job description available at www.leg.state.vt.us Send letter of interest and resume to:

Vt Legislative Council Director Search 45 State St., Drawer 100 montpelier, Vt 05602

Now Hiring Part-Time: Transportation Security Officers Burlington International Airport Officers provide security and protection for air travelers, airports and aircraft.

Part-Time: Starting at $12.86 per hour Plus Benefits (Includes 12.64% Locality Pay) TSA will pay the maximum government contribution for health benefits under the TSA Health Benefit Incentive for part-time TSOs. All part-time TSOs will pay the same lower cost for federal health benefits as full-time employees. Minimum Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National • High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or one year of security or aviation screening experience • English proficiency • Pre-employment medical evaluation • Pass a background/credit check

Please apply online at: www.tsajobs.com 1-800-887-1895 TTY: 1-800-887-5506 TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Busy, educational nonprofit needs a team-oriented, self-motivated, full-time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper to multitask in our Montpelier office. Experience in QuickBooks, payroll, monthly financial statements, A/R, A/P a must. Proficient in Word, Access and Excel. Should enjoy multitasking and be able to make sound operational decisions. Competitive pay. Job description at www.lapdavt.org. Send cover letter, resume, 3 references to: LAPDA 250 Main Street, Suite 202, Montpelier, VT 05602 or info@lapdavt.org. No phone calls.

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SEARCH REOPENED Developmental Educator/Service Coordinator Lamoille Family, Infant and Toddler Program seeks organized, flexible individual who enjoys working with families of children (0-3) with developmental delays. Required: BA/BS in early or special education, physical/occupational/speech therapy, social work, nursing, psychology or related human services field. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with many community partners a must. Home visits are required. Position is permanent, full-time (32 hrs).

Submit resume to: Leah Wilhjelm, Lamoille FITP Lamoille Family Center 480 Cadys Falls Road Morrisville, VT 05661

The Offset House, Inc., is expanding and looking for highly motivated people to fill the following positions: Web Press Operator and Folder/ Cutter Operators. Great benefits package that includes medical/dental, 401(k) plan, paid vacations and large shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Salary commensurate with experience. The Offset House, 89 Sand Hill Road, Essex, VT 05451 or send resume to: employment@offsethouse.com

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Cafe Shelburne is looking for a full-time Line Cook to work in our gourmet restaurant, experience a plus. We will train the right person.Visit our website for more information, cafeshelburne.com.

Call 802-985-3939.

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EatingWell Media Group Publishers of the award-winning EatingWell Magazine, EatingWell books and the vibrant eatingwell.com is growing! The following full-time positions are open: Interactive Producer Programmer Interactive Marketing Coordinator Web Designer Web Editor Business Development Sales Visit www.eatingwell.com/jobs for complete job descriptions

OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED HEATING ALTERNATIVES is looking for full-time help. This person will interact with customers in the store and over the phone, work with staff to coordinate schedule, be computer literate, and have GREAT people skills. Must be willing to learn our products inside and out.

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802-865-3200 Manhattan Pizza

Essex Jct – full- or part-time Cook position. Pizza/line cook experience preferable. Inquire in person at 12 Railroad Ave., Essex Jct., across from Amtrak station.

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Assistant Teacher needed for pre-toddler room in licensed center. 30 hours+ per week. Experience necessary.

Call 802-893-1942.

If you’re dependable, hard-working and honest, we’d like to talk to you.

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5637 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. Call between 9-11 AM, 802-985-5663.

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WANTED Enterprise Rent-A-Car Part-time; flexible hours.

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PLANT MEDICINE PRODUCTION of Honey Gardens honey-based herbal products.

Experience with plants, herbs, tinctures, & formulations required, as well as a desire to learn more about raw honey and herbal preparations. Managerial & organizational skills are vital. This position includes the production of plant medicine at the Vermont Food Venture Center in Fairfax, Vermont, as well as planning & ordering materials for production, and work at the honey house in Ferrisburgh.

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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Employment Training Specialist: Needed: a dynamic job developer to provide direct job placement and support for youth in Lamoille County. Knowledge and skills required include: a desire to work with youth with disabilities, ability to network with a wide variety of people, specifically the business community, knowledge of the local community’s resources, an understanding of adolescent behavior and the role of the family, and ability to work as a team member. Computer literacy and reliable transportation a must. Full-time position includes benefits and is based in Hyde Park. Send resume and cover letter to: L78?H" -+ JWbYejj HeWZ )&" M_bb_ijed" LJ &+*/+$ EOE

Vocational Evaluator:

Full-time position working Barre and Morrisville VocRehab offices. Successful candidate will have the ability to work as a team with job seekers with disabilities, rehabilitation counselors and job placement staff. Requires knowledge of career and individualized assessment tools, workplace accommodations and use of assessment results to identify work skills or needed training for employment. Examples of work include interviews with job seekers, counselors and job placement staff, possible worksite evaluations and ability to integrate vocational assessment results with results from existing evaluations and medical documentation. Strong communication and writing skills necessary. Bachelor’s degree and experience required. Send resume and cover letter to: L78?H" -+ JWbYejj HeWZ )&" M_bb_ijed" LJ &+*/+$ EOE

EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT CENTRAL VERMONT SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin, VT, providing substance-abuse services to Central Vermont residents. The range of services provided includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, medicationassisted therapy programs, education, prevention and intervention.

Outpatient SuperviSOr Full-time, Master’s level position (LADC preferred) for person interested in providing and supervising outpatient counseling and IOP services to adults dealing with substance-abuse-related problems. This position will oversee all aspects of our adult IOP program as well as providing supervision to a small number of adult outpatient staff. This position is a part of our management team. Flexibility, dependability, strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to be a team player are essential. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent, flexible benefits package. If interested, please send resume and letter of interest to:

Brenda Corliss, HR Coordinator bcorliss@claramartin.org Clara Martin Center, Box G Randolph, VT 05060. EOE

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COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER/ Home Energy Assistance for Chittenden Community Action/CVOEO 191 North Street Burlington, VT, 05401 Full-time, seasonal position available immediately until mid-May. Bargaining unit position, $13.45/hr to start and $14.25/hr after successful completion of probationary period, plus comprehensive benefits package. Assist low-income households applying for LIHEAP, Crisis Fuel Assistance, WARMTH and other available funding sources with the goal of resolving heating emergencies. Determine eligibility following program guidelines, provide information and referral services and maintain required forms, records and reports. Advocate as appropriate with fuel providers, utility companies, nonprofits and state agencies. Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills essential. Job description can be found at www.cvoeo.org. Apply with letter of interest, resume and names and phone numbers of three references to: Peggy Treanor, CVOEO, P.O. Box 1603, Burlington, VT, 05402-1603 or by email to mtreanor@ cvoeo.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CVOEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Collaborative Solutions Corporation is seeking full-time and/or part-time and per diem Nursing positions for our Community Recovery Residence located in Williamstown, VT.

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Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) has an exciting opportunity to assist the municipalities of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties with transportation planning projects including roadways, bike and pedestrian facilities, and public transit. The planner will focus on transportation planning, programs and projects at the local and regional level and will work closely with the region’s Transportation Advisory Committee and state and local officials. The planner will also undertake other NRPC projects, according to the person’s interests and skills. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-3 years community planning or transportation planning experience, and skills or knowledge of transportation issues. Solid written and verbal communication skills and degree in planning, transportation or related field are required.

We have 1 full-time position (or 2 part-time positions) on our evening shift for an RN or LPN interested in working at a recently renovated inn located in a beautiful country setting. Our nurses will provide professional nursing services to residents who would generally receive services in a hospital environment. Services include providing direct nursing care as needed, overseeing provision of care in line with treatment plans, administering medications as prescribed and providing appropriate documentation. Our Nurses also provide clinical and administrative supervision to Community Recovery Residence staff. Candidates should have an RN or LPN with current Vermont license and a minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current psychiatric and medical experience. Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured vehicle also required.

The position is full-time, although part-time or job share will be considered for the right candidate. Starting salary in the mid 30s or higher depending upon experience. The Northwest Regional Planning Commission provides excellent benefits and has a cooperative and flexible working environment.

All positions offer competitive wages and a flexible benefits and time-off package. Additional shift differential available for evening & night shift positions.

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