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SEVEN DAYS

june 24-july 01, 2009 vol.14 no.44

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18a What Quad? Sorting Out Champlain’s Big 400th East Hardwick Gallerist Offers Art and Autos Middlebury Exhibit Examines, Without Judgment, “Popular” Tastes Shorts: Comic anthololgy & Adventures in Cartooning; est launch

Used to be that if you wanted a green house, your choices were forest green, sage, mint julep or seafoam spray.

Today, green houses are more about R-values, sustainably cut lumber and low-flow toilets. The green-building revolution may not be televised, but it has arrived in Vermont and is making headlines. This week, Ryan and Susan Hayes share their blueprint for a greener footprint with their ambitious plans for an earth-friendly house; Ken Picard asks which houses are green and which ones are “greenwashed”; Kevin Kelley visits Middlebury’s Good Point Recycling to find out where our electronic trash goes; and Lauren Ober contemplates “upcycling.”

Shelburne’s Joe Nusbaum takes a tiny house on the road, as Alice Levitt reports; Food Editor Suzanne Podhaizer takes on takeout — containers.

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< letters> SUSPENDER DISBELIEF As a former menswear retailer, I applaud your article “Dress Code” [June 10] in general and Clarence Davis in particular. Would that I could have had him for a customer!

I must question, however, his #1 “fashion don’t.” A man should, in fact, use both a belt and suspenders when wearing a suit.

The belt is purely a fashion accessory and hides both the otherwise empty belt loops as well as the fabric overlap at the top of the fly.

The belt should not be cinched too tight, as one might with a colorful sport belt and jeans.

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Kassel’s menswear business started as a family apparel store in Port Henry, N.Y. CLOTHES ENCOUNTERS While I as well as most are responsible for the dress down of America, I enjoyed the article about Clarence Davis and his great feeling of dressing up [“Dress Code,” June 10].

Let’s face it: Look at old video — of sporting events, political events, cultural events — and look at the participants. Well dressed. Look at current video: not so well dressed.

It’s nice to know that someone out there takes pride in their dress.

I will close with this fashion statement I witnessed after reading the article on Clarence: A gentleman wearing gray sweatpants similar to what I wear at times, with a gray matching sweatshirt, which I wear at times, with yellow, pink and blue striped suspenders hitched to the sweatpants, which I do not wear at times. I wear suspenders daily — but with sweatpants? I don’t think so.

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are slapstick horror movies. If he’d watched these movies he chose to reference in his review, he might not have been so surprised and disappointed by Drag Me to Hell.

His ignorance regarding Raimi’s past work might also explain why his review is in disagreement with DmtH’s current Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93 percent fresh.

Please stop letting Rick Kisonak review horror movies. Let [Seven Days film critic] Margot [Harrison]

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REFRESHING RX [In response to “Poli Psy: Babying Bristol,” May 27]: When frustrated with the lack of surprise by how the media, her mother, even the indecisive mindlessness of Bristol reacted to and dealt with this equally unexciting event, it’s both refreshing and relieving to have someone say outright how it all should have been dealt with.

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THE HORROR… Rick Kisonak is perplexed as to why Sam Raimi, the director of the revered Evil Dead trilogy, would make such a silly movie [“Drag Me to Hell,” June 3]. If Mr. Kisonak had actually bothered to watch Evil Dead, Evil Dead II or Army of Darkness, he would know that they

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» friends of frodo fight back There’s a mighty debate raging on Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog.

What is it this time, you ask, Frisbee golf? Naked ladies on snowboards? Hipster kickball?

No, but close.

Last week, staff writer Lauren Ober blogged about actor Elijah Wood coming to Burlington and eating at Penny Cluse. He’s one of many celebrities who’ve been sighted at the ’Cluse — apparently the Bucketo-Spuds purveyor is popular with Renee Zellweger, Molly Ringwald and Ani DiFranco, too.

Some of our readers, however, took issue with Lauren’s tongue-incheek tone — the title of her post was “Frodo in Penny Cluseshire.”

Wood played “Frodo” in the blockbuster Lord of the Rings trilogy.

“Jesus Christ. You’re just obnoxious,” writes Burlington blogger Haik Bedrosian.

Bedrosian has blogged about Wood’s adventures in Burlington in the past on his site, BurlingtonPol. “I was getting so many hits from Elijah Wood stalkers around the world, I took the post down until it dropped off the page,” he writes in another comment. “That’s not the kind of attention I want for my blog or for visitors to Burlington ... A famous person in town is notable, but we should be respectful about how we note it, and try to make all visitors feel welcome and comfortable.”

Musician Jason Cooley, who says he’s friends with Wood, used the post as a jumping-off point for a long list of criticisms of Seven

Days. “How can you even begin to defend this?” he writes. “I know [Elijah will] never read it (and probably wouldn’t care), but to me it’s clearly petty, lame, and disrespectful. Are you seriously trying to make my friend hate Vermont and never come back?”

Cooley also criticized Rick Kisonak’s review of Drag Me to Hell, which prompted Molly Hogdgon to write, “Rick Kisonak’s review of Drag Me to Hell was so insanely out of touch with not only the horror and comedy genres, but reality in general. I know I’m not the first person to wonder, does he even watch the films he reviews?”

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Kudos for “Hometown Newspaper” A story turned up on Alternet that made us feel good here at Seven Days — Ben Dangl, a freelancer who is also the editor of Burlington-based, international-news online mag Toward Freedom, wrote “Next on the Endangered Species List: Your Hometown Newspaper.” Dangl notes that while he was reporting from Latin America in recent months, the 7D website was his “portal to home.” He adds that it “underscored the importance of local newspapers in providing a sense of community.”

But then Dangl points out what we’ve all been hearing and reading, that local papers are disappearing. Dailies in major markets “have been folding at an alarming rate.” The industry is changing inexorably; none of us knows what lies ahead for newspapers, or any of the other traditional media outlets.

Here’s the good part, though. Dangl says that while he was catching up on the state budget or reading a column by a local taxi driver (“Hackie”), he realized that Seven Days “had become like so many friends I ran into upon coming back to Burlington — something that helped define my place in the world ... This local paper was a part of the landscape.”

And when he was done reading the paper, Dangl concludes, he took it outside to his garden and laid sheets of it between rows of vegetables. “A column on the Democrats’ override of a veto by our Republican governor went next to the beans, face up,” he says. “An

update about a new Vermont law allowing residents to dry their laundry outside on a clothesline ... went along a row of carrots.” I especially love this part: “I knew I was finally home after the paper put local news into my brain, and began collaborating with the dirt and the sun to put local food in my stomach.”

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ot too many small U.S. cities can claim to have their own “foreign policy.” But since the 1981 election of Bernie Sanders, Burlington has forged sister-city relationships with Puerto Cabezas in Nicaragua, Yaroslavl in Russia and Bethlehem and Arad in the Middle East. None of these independent diplomacy efforts have resembled the State Department’s under Republican or Democratic administrations.

That’s probably because the three long-running initiatives — in contrast to more recent pairings with communities in Japan and Mississippi — were all forged by local activists expressing passionate dissent from national policies.

Twenty-five years after the launch of the first program — with Puerto Cabezas — where do they stand? All three relationships have survived even as ideological crack-ups have shifted the focus from the political to the personal.

“Many people in Burlington have wanted to see for themselves what it was really like in places that were at odds with the U.S. government,” Clavelle says. “When the U.S. supported the Contra war against Nicaragua, people here said, ‘Let’s find out what’s actually happening there.’ The same was true when Ronald Reagan was declaring the Soviet Union ‘the evil empire.’ It was also the case with the Middle East,” where the U.S. has sided, usually uncritically, with Israel.

Burlington, the United States and the countries in which the sister cities are located have all changed over the past quarter-century — radically so, in a couple of cases.

Activity levels declined as circumstances changed, here and abroad, and as some original participants dropped out. “There will be cynics who say these things have died, and there have been ebbs and flows,” Clavelle acknowledges. “But on the whole it’s been quite organic.”

Throughout, there has been a strong enough commitment to substantiate Clavelle’s claim that “Burlington may be a small city, but it’s truly a world city.”

Puerto Cabezas, on Nicaragua’s isolated Atlantic Coast, was adopted as a sister city in 1984 as an expression of opposition on the part of

local leftists, including Sanders, to the proxy war that the Reagan administration was waging against the country’s Marxist leaders, known as the Sandinistas. Puerto Cabezas was chosen at the suggestion of the Sandinistas, partly because it and Burlington are both situated on large bodies of water.

But the sister-city program proved complex and contentious from its inception. Nicaragua’s Atlantic Coast — populated mainly by non-Spanish-speaking Miskito Indians — was generally unsympathetic or downright hostile to the

ticipants did manage to agree on the urgency of supplying Puerto Cabezas with humanitarian aid. “We were just appalled by what we saw there,” Kraft says in regard to members of a Burlington delegation who visited Nicaragua’s Atlantic Coast in 1984. “It was one of the most horrific scenes any of us had ever experienced: contaminated water, hunger, lack of clothing, no medical supplies.”

The core group of a dozen Burlington activists organized largescale aid shipments to Puerto Cabezas, with local residents con-

Many people in Burlington have wanted to see for themselves what it was really like in places that were at odds with the U.S. government. peter clavelle Sandinista government in the capital city of Managua, which could be reached from Puerto Cabezas only by air. Some Miskitos actually supported the U.S.-armed counterrevolutionary force, known as the Contras, that was fighting from bases in Honduras and Costa Rica to overthrow the Sandinistas.

The sister-city group in Burlington quickly became divided between those who supported the Sandinistas and those who were critical of Sandinista policies toward the indigenous peoples of the Atlantic Coast. “Hours and hours were spent in discussions, debates and fights,” recalls Doreen Kraft, one of the founders of the sister-city program and now the director of Burlington City Arts. “Many of us came to see, though, that supporting one side or the other 100 percent was ridiculous.”

And, just as there were battles on the Burlington side, infighting also raged in Puerto Cabezas over who would control the program. There was much materially at stake for an impoverished community besieged from more than one direction.

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tributing tons of material as well as thousands of dollars. Friendships between Vermonters and Nicaraguans were formed in the process.

“It was definitely the political that brought us into it,” says Kraft’s husband, Marvin Fishman, “but it was the personal that over time became more important.”

Those ties helped keep the program intact after the shock of the Sandinistas’ 1990 election defeat.

“There was war-weariness in Nicaragua,” Fishman says. “It was understood that if the Sandinistas continued to rule, there would be perpetual antagonism with the United States.”

There was also weariness in Burlington. Many of the original sistercity activists had been burned out by working full-time on the aid project without pay, Kraft says. In 1994, she and Fishman left the program to others to carry on.

Today, only a few of every 100 strollers on the Church Street Marketplace are likely to have some awareness of the Burlington-Puerto Cabezas connection, suggests Dan Higgins, a photographer who has

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remained active in the program for 20 years. Out of the spotlight, however, the relationship endures, with Vermonters making annual visits to Nicaragua’s indigenous region, which calls itself Bilwi, and with musicians, baseball players and other coastal residents coming to Burlington every now and then.

“It’s done now on a more peopleto-people basis,” Higgins says. “The sister-city program really works as a sort of umbrella for whatever interests people have.” Higgins himself, for example, has helped locals learn video skills they now put to use on a daily TV program called “BilwiVision.” A Johnson State College professor has taken students to Puerto Cabezas in recent years, while Charlie Delaney-Megeso, a stone mason of Abenaki descent, returned recently from helping young Miskitos rebuild homes damaged or destroyed by a ferocious hurricane that lashed the coast in 2007.

Delaney-Megeso cheered when a Miskito council of elders announced in April that the region intends to secede from Nicaragua to become the “Communitarian Nation of Mosquitia.” That move prompted the Sandinistas, who returned to power in 2006, to accuse the United States of trouble-making in Nicaragua.

These events could revive the old debates over the conflicting perspectives of leftist revolutionaries and indigenous traditionalists in Burlington, though it seems unlikely, given widespread disillusionment with the Sandinistas’ methods. But Delaney-Megeso, for one, is firmly committed to the cause of Miskito independence, saying the Indians’ plight in Nicaragua “reminds me of what has happened to the Abenaki in Vermont.”

Controversy long dogged Burlington’s Middle East exchange, because it was conceived solely as a relationship with the Palestinian town of Bethlehem on the Israelioccupied West Bank. Some Jews, as well as other Burlington residents, protested that alignment, prompting an emotional debate over national and cultural identities and leading eventually to a decision also to partner with the Israeli town of Arad.

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The program has changed since its launch, in 1991 — but only for the better, according to chairman Mousa Ishaq. Many of the original members are still involved in what is probably the most active of Burlington’s sister-city projects, Ishaq says.

At its monthly meetings, “people inevitably want to discuss politics, and I always beg them to leave the politics until after the meeting,” he explains. “This is impossible of course — except that we do it.”

Burlington’s partnership with Yaroslavl dates from 1989, when the Cold War was still shaping the international outlook of many Americans. True to its progressive perspective, the Sanders administration helped local residents who sought to ease tensions between the United States and Soviet Union by initiating citizen-to-citizen exchanges with a Russian city.

Back then, the relationship with Yaroslavl was seen as a glamorous endeavor, recalls sister-city program leader Howard Seaver. But now that Russia is accessible, the initiative has lost its sexy luster, Seaver says.

It carries on, though, despite waning interest on the part of Burlingtonians and the collapse a few years ago of the partner committee in Yaroslavl. A graduate of the Russian city’s university is still admitted annually to UVM’s business-administration master’s program, and Yaroslavl and Burlington musicians conduct occasional jam sessions.

A large delegation from Burlington, including Mayor Bob Kiss, plans to travel there next year for the city’s 1000th anniversary celebrations — which put the “Quad” in perspective.

Burlington has also bonded with Moss Point, a mainly African-American town on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Allen Robinson, director of the Imani Youth & Family Center in the Old North End, has helped lead this effort by raising recovery funds through a Burlington African-American group known as Umeus — “You-me-us,” he clarifies.

A partnership arrangement also exists between Burlington and Nishinomayo, Japan. This littlepublicized linkage differs from the others in that it does not receive the $2000 annual stipend Burlington provides to full-fledged sistercity programs. The connection with Nishinomayo is maintained by two nongovernmental groups — Shelburne Farms and the Montpelierbased Institute for Sustainable Communities — that focus on fostering education exchanges with an environmental dimension.

Burlington likewise takes part in a “sister lake” program through which biologists and municipal officials in the Lake Champlain region discuss eco-issues with their counterparts in communities surrounding Lake Ohrid, on the border of Macedonia and Albania, and Lake Toba in Indonesia. Neither receives any Burlington taxpayer dollars.

Doreen Kraft points out that when cities in northern Europe pair up with communities in the developing world, “they typically spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and ensure there’s always someone on the ground in those places.” Kiss agrees that Burlington’s programs would be “better sustained if they received $50,000 a year rather than $10,000.” But he’s not about to ask the city council for more funds.

While he hasn’t yet visited any of Burlington’s sister cities, Kiss says he’s committed to helping all of them remain partners.

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In my opinion, the debate on Frisbee golf at Leddy Park featured a lot of hysterical shouting on the part of the opposition about the Destruction of Forests and Huge Concrete Slabs. I was disappointed in Seven Days’ snide comments dismissing the whole affair, as though it was clearly only a very small group of lunatics who thought the idea was a good one in the first place.

How about some balanced reporting on an issue Burlington appears to understand very poorly?

Marisa Keller BURLINGTON

ARTS FOR WHOM? I just read the letters to the editor deriding the Vermont Arts Council. Not having read the article, I clicked on the link to read what all the fuss was about [“Wise Council?” May 20]. Then I encountered the comments by Mark Waskow, and I laughed and laughed. I found it hysterical that this man who heads an organization that produces the “Flamingo Fling” (South End Art Hop) would find palettes paternalistic.

This collector is more interested in quantity than quality; his aim is to create a museum with his name on it, so who is he calling narcissistic? I’ve seen the Waskow collection. What struck me were his comments: He boasted about how cheap he got the work — not what the work represented — so, tell me, how does this serve the local artist?

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DAIRY CONSPIRACY? I read with great interest your recent story of organic dairy [“Organic Dairy, Once Considered the ‘Answer,’ Feels the Squeeze,” June 10]. I found it curious that the article did not explore the reasons behind the plummeting retail price of nonorganic milk.

I can’t help but wonder if this price adjustment is an effort by nonorganic agribusiness dairy to edge out the competition from independent organic dairies, many of whom are just now beginning to enjoy some of the economic benefits from their decision to switch to organic.

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FASHION STATEMENT I just wanted to say I thought the article about Helena Binder, the fashion consultant, was so well done [“Fitting Image,” June 10].

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Seven Days only runs “letters to the editor” that respond to content that has appeared in the paper or on our website.

In this case, however, we made an exception, because there would be no other public forum for Michael Conley’s story.

Fletcher Allen Health Care declined to respond to his version of events because of strict patient confidentiality laws.

POOR TREATMENT My partner of 15 years, Dr. Glen Elder, died on May 21, 2009, at the Fletcher Allen emergency room. He had been jogging, and collapsed. The following week his death certificate listed long-term heart disease as his cause of death. I spoke to the doctor who had seen Glen on May 19 to see how this could have happened, and his answer was, “It happens.” Glen had been a patient of Dr. Mark Pasanen for 15 years, and Glen’s medical chart always indicated that he was at high risk for heart disease due to his family history. I do not understand how a supposedly perfectly healthy 42-year-old can just drop dead.

When I went to the emergency room to see Glen’s body, a social worker, Tim Stamatis, escorted me to the morgue.

He motioned for me to go around a wall and see the body.

When I did, I was euphoric. It was not Glen. I knew then that a horrible mistake had been made, and that somehow, Glen was still alive. However, then the social worker said he had the wrong body, and then brought out Glen’s body. It really made me wonder how Fletcher Allen cares for the dead. I really felt as if there were a stack of bodies in the back room, and he just brought out the one on top.

I went to Dr. Pasanen’s office to get Glen’s medical records in hopes of learning more about why Glen died at age 42. His receptionist told me that since Glen was dead, he could not give me permission to get his records. And as I was leaving his office, the lady even mocked me! Thirty minutes later, as I was driving back to Derby, I received a call telling me that if I provided a copy of our civil-union certificate, I would be given the records, but only on Tuesday, since that is the only day Fletcher Allen makes copies. How many times have the majority of readers been asked for a copy of their marriage license? I guess this is just a special rule for homosexual couples.

On the suggestion of one of the trustees, I wrote to Fletcher Allen CEO Dr. Melinda Estes. Her response was to have one of her employees call to tell me that Dr. Estes was preparing to leave on a business trip, but wanted the employee to express her condolences. Thank you, Dr. Estes, for your compassion!

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VERMONT MEN CAN’T DRESS I love this guy [“Dress Code,” June 10]!! Why can’t more men in Vermont be like him and care about how they dress and present themselves? It’s quite funny that the local paper has published an article about the city’s best-dressed man, and he simply stands out as the best-dressed because he wears suits and knows how to dress like a gentleman — if you put him in a city like Montréal, he’d just fit in with the population as a regular dude. Guys in Montréal dress like him, and it’s normal.

This guy reminds me of a younger version of my father, who I’ve never in my life seen dress in jeans. He wore a suit every working day, and on weekends, and now that he’s retired, he wears khakis and a dress shirt. He uses shoe trees, and his closet is organized impeccably. My maternal grandfather was a tailor, just like the gentleman in this article. My father had a very close relationship with his father-in-law, so perhaps that is why the wearing of a good suit and dressing well has stuck with him.

Why, oh why, can’t Vermont men dress so well?? At the very least, it would be nice if more men in Vermont shaved daily! It drives me up the wall that 99 percent of the straight men in this state have facial hair of all shapes and lengths … Get a haircut, shave daily, dress respectably — that’s all I ask. The only sad part of your article is that

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However, I really feel for my colleagues in the daily print media, especially the folks at the paper I most love to rib, the Burlington Free Press (where I once worked).

Why? I just read an article in the financial rag The Deal about why Gannett is on the verge of bankruptcy and may be unable to right itself.

Despite laying off roughly 1600 workers since last summer, and forcing the company’s remaining 41,000 employees to take unpaid weeks off, the paper may still have to cut an additional 4500 jobs as soon as next month. No more furloughs are in the offing for those who remain on staff, according to Jim Hopkins at Gannett Blog, citing a source within the media company.

Locally, 22 people have been laid off at the Freeps since last August — six from the newsroom. Another five vacant

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Publisher Brad Robertson isn’t saying whether he’s been given new orders to trim costs, or if that means more layoffs at 191 College Street. “I’m not in a good position to comment on these types of corporate finance matters,” says Robertson. He was, however, very eager to discuss a “new product” the paper is launching on Sunday. The weekly “Green Mountain” section will have an environmental focus.

Too bad environmental reporter Candace Page is about to go on a sabbatical.

The Free Press has fared better than some Gannett properties thanks to its historic role as a moneymaker — the paper raked in a reported 36 percent profit in 2007, or roughly $8 million. Still, that’s not enough to save its Virginia-based parent company.

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In short, bad business decisions, according to an article by Richard Morgan, The Deal’s assistant managing editor. Gannett took on too much debt and agreed to pay it back too quickly. The company hoped to use new revenues to pay down their obligation, but then the economy collapsed. Through it all, Gannett kept on paying generous dividends to shareholders.

As its debt accumulated, the company began to make cuts — many of them painful. Morgan suggests that those who lent Gannett money — the bondholders — would now rather cut their losses and recoup what they can than give Gannett more time to repay existing debt, or let them borrow more.

As an unnamed “distressed-debt expert” tells Morgan, “They painted themselves into a corner. They have to raise more than $400 million between now and the middle of 2011 in a market where, frankly, many of their bondholders would rather they default.”

To make matters worse, Gannett’s stock status has been reduced to “junk” at a time when it’s harder and harder to sell stock on the market due to the credit crisis — and some of Gannett’s own debt was wrapped up in controversial credit default swaps.

Those are notoriously difficult to unload these days.

What next?

“Financial sources contend it’s too late,” writes Morgan. “Gannett as we know it will be lucky to last through June 2011.”

The cruel irony? “The most immediate challenge has little to do with the news business,” notes Morgan in his penultimate paragraph. “Just as this story has little to do with the news business but features forces so opaque and arcane that Gannett’s thinly staffed dailies will be hard-pressed to cover them.”

Injury, meet insult.

Bernie the Insurgent — Vermont’s junior Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to make his presence known in the U.S. Senate. Earlier this year, the Independent made national news when he told Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, “If an organization is too big to fail, it is too big to exist.”

Just not government, eh?

Last week’s issue of Newsweek profiled Sanders and five other senators who are pushing back against some of Pres. Barack Obama’s economic reforms. The article was provocatively titled, “The Insurgents: The Secret Battle to Save Capitalism.”

Save it from what? Itself, or a “socialist” like Sanders?

The other five senators mentioned in the article — all Democrats — are Maria Cantwell of Washington, Carl Levin of Michigan, Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, Dianne Feinstein of California and Jim Webb of Virginia. The sextet apparently went to the White House to meet with Obama and members of his economic team.

Author Michael Hirsch credited Sanders and Cantwell with holding up the nomination of Gary Gensler, Obama’s choice to run the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

As Hirsch points out, Gensler was a Clinton treasury undersecretary who fought rules regulating credit default swaps. “Those are the financial instruments that later brought AIG — and much of the financial system — to the brink of meltdown,” he wrote.

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When “Fair Game” caught up with Flanagan, the three-term senator chuckled at the question.

“Right now I’m just trying to absorb all these rumors, and find out who started them,” said Flanagan. “I have no plan now to run for lieutenant governor.”

So who started the GMD rumor? GMD bloggers?

Rep. Floyd Nease (D-Johnson), the House majority leader, has been openly exploring a bid for the lite-guv post. The 2008 challenger, former Rep. Tom Costello, and Chittenden County State’s Attorney T.J. Donovan are also mulling runs. More contenders are likely. It’s still early.

Palmer thanked “Fair Game” for letting him know about the GMD post. He hadn’t seen it.

Guess he’s not a regular reader.

“Talking to folks about running only when they bring it up,” Palmer dashed off in

Lauzon said despite the rumors and GMD blog posts, no one in the media has called — until now. Had to; couldn’t find him on Twitter.

Salmon Run — Does planning way ahead count as nonstop campaigning? Auditor Thomas M. Salmon, fry of former Democratic governor Thomas P. Salmon, says he’ll run for reelection in 2010. At the same time, though, he’s considering a bid for the state’s top post in 2012, he tells “Fair Game.” It all depends on who wins next year.

Vermont Archaeology: Bitin’ the Dust? — New rules in the works that would allow all-terrain vehicles on some state lands aren’t the only ones raising eyebrows.

What’s most curious is how these changes — which could dramatically alter public policy — are being taken up just weeks after the legislature adjourned.

And, in both cases, legislative leaders were not alerted.

Like the old saying goes, “When the cat’s away…”

This week, Vermont’s

governor with thousands of dollars in campaign cash over the years. In addition, two of his top officials — Commerce Secretary Kevin Dorn and Deputy Commissioner for Housing Tayt Brooks — once worked for the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont.

Only a year ago, the Douglas administration applied Vermont’s archaeological rules to halt composting operations in Burlington’s Intervale — a move many believed had political overtones since one of the guv’s Democratic challengers, Gaye Symington, worked for the Intervale Foundation.

Not all the proposed changes concerning dig sites are so controversial. In fact, Crock says the proposal also creates a more predictable system to pay for archaeological reviews — something he and developers have long hoped to put in place. Rather than have reviews funded on a project-by-project basis, the state will impose a project development fee of 25 cents per $1000 of construction costs.

I have no plan now to run for lieutenant governor.

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an email. “Too busy right now working with some Vermont nonprofits and small start-up companies determined to survive — and thrive — in this economy.”

On the GOP side, incumbent Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie said he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run for reelection. Rumors that he’s trying to find a replacement for himself in 2010 aren’t entirely accurate, either.

Contacted by “Fair Game,” the guv’s copilot said being a leader means “always looking for people who could replace oneself. There are many in our party who bring outstanding leadership to their public service.”

Dubie said it’s too early for him to think about reelection.

“The campaign season starts next year — not now. People are not interested in nonstop campaigning,” he said. “When the time is right to announce my intentions, I will.”

Two names have been mentioned as possible successors: Rep. Pat McDonald (R-Berlin) and Barre Mayor Tom Lauzon. Lauzon’s name has also surfaced on GMD as a Dubie replacement.

“To be honest, it’s not something I’ve thought a lot about,” Lauzon told “Fair Game.” He did admit that he’s talked with Dubie, somewhat jokingly, about running for higher office some day.

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Division of Historic Preservation launched a series of public meetings around the state to gather input on changes to rules governing the treatment of potential archaeological sites when a development is reviewed under Act 250, the state’s landuse law. At issue is how potential archaeological sites would be picked for “investigation.”

Among the concerned parties is John Crock, one of the state’s leading archaeologists. Crock directs the University of Vermont’s Consulting Archaeology Program, which contracts with developers to assess a site’s archaeological resource.

Crock believes the proposed rule would restrict new archaeological digs largely to areas on sites currently listed on the State Register of Historic Places.

For example, the Douglas administration has deleted the phrase “or a potentially significant property or resource” when talking about what can trigger a review, leaving only “a project’s potential for effect on a historic site,” notes Crock. If a project is not on the state’s historic registry, the local Act 250 commission can allow for a site to be investigated, but only in “exceptional circumstances.”

This change could mean thousands of sites in Vermont stay buried or become decimated by new development.

Some critics of the changes fear the Douglas administration is throwing a bone to the development community, a group that has provided the

The money will be placed into a special fund that regional Act 250 commissions would be allowed to dip into to pay for archaeological reviews of selected areas. In theory, the money would be used solely for this purpose, but, as we’ve seen during these tough budget times, no special fund is safe from bureaucrats looking for cash.

Economic Development Commissioner Betsy Bishop, whose office oversees the Division of Historic Preservation, said the proposed changes are not intended to weaken the state’s existing rules, only to clarify their intent.

“Our intention is to merely make the process more predictable for developers and those in historic preservation,” said Bishop. “We’re not trying to change anything in the existing rules to limit the ability to locate new archaeological sites, but just clarify who has the ability to decide which ones are appropriate for review and who pays for those reviews.”

The rules also makes clear that the power to pick sites for review is in the hands of the regional Act 250 commissions.

And who, pray tell, appoints them? The governor. m Can’t wait till Wednesday for the new column? Tune in to WPTZ NewsChannel 5 on Tuesday nights during the 11 p.m. newscast for a preview.

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What Quad? Sorting Out Champlain’s Big 400th

BY PAMELA POLSTON

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t Seven Days, the spell checker on our Macs does not approve of the word “quadricentennial.” Is it because the program is America-centric, and our still-young country has yet to toast anything 400 years old? And, by the way, have we figured out the proper gift category for a 400th anniversary? (Bone?)

Hmmm.

Anyway, there’s a degree of confusion around Burlington about the word, too, at least as it applies to the impending festivities linked to Samuel de Champlain’s “discovery” of the lake that bears his name. Do you see “quadricentennial” in the name “Burlington International Waterfront Festival”? Neither do we. Nor does it appear in the official web address, celebratechamplain.org. Yet we’ve been tossing around the word “Quad” for months. Heck, we even designed some Quad-rified Seven Days T-shirts.

Turns out there’s a simple answer to the mystery. The Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission was created by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing.

So “the word Quadricentennial refers to the statewide celebration,” surmises Fran Stoddard, who will moderate a lunchtime panel-discussion series on Vermont’s future during the fest and is assisting with publicity. “Burlington’s event is part of the Quad but is also its own separate thing,”

ART

East Hardwick Gallerist Offers Art and Autos

BY ANNE GALLOWAY

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f you weren’t looking for White Water Gallery, you probably wouldn’t notice it. The place is in a low-slung, asphaltshingled building known as the “old meat lockers” in the sleepy hamlet of East Hardwick. In the 1950s and ’60s, locals stored their sides of beef in the freezers or lockers in the walkout basement.

These days, the two-room space houses an unlikely combination: an antique Ford car collection and a gallery space with rotating exhibits of local artists. White Water Gallery — so named because of the dramatic, rocky falls of the Lamoille River a stone’s throw away — offers what proprietor James Teuscher calls a “double package”: cars and art.

A sculptor, welder and blacksmith himself, the gallerist also happens to be a Ford enthusiast. The front room of White Water features “Teuscher’s Antique Auto Enclave,” which consists of a 1937 Model V60 — he claims it’s the precursor to the PT Cruiser — and a 1930 Model A Ford that was once a taxi in Uruguay.

On Sundays, when the gallery is open, Teuscher drives from his home in Walden into the village in one of his other two old vehicles — a “doodlebug,” a World War II-era tractor made from a Ford truck; and a 1928 Ford hot rod. At 1 p.m., he gives “a car talk” as part of the weekly open house.

“We live in a car culture; we all have a car story,” Teuscher

she adds. Though the scope of the Queen City’s fest alone is jaw dropping, there are loads of other goings-on around the

Info for both 400: Vermont Celebrates Champlain and the Burlington International Waterfront Festival can be found at www.celebratechamplain.org. For VIP and Champlain passes, call 865-7158. Other passes and individual tickets can be purchased at flynntix.org.

The large back room is exclusays. “Cars are art — look at the sively devoted to works by local sculpture on that hood,” he adds, artists; until July 1, these are pointing at the Model A. “You see Nancy Schade (stylized, romanthis car and you get a sense of what ticized landscapes); Carol Drury the 1930s were like.” (dark, abstracted landscapes); and Teuscher’s enthusiasm for his Colleen Flanagan (portraits in antique vehicles (he likes to talk marker and acrylic). Next month, about how the “drive trains” — the White Water will feature Ellis engine, transmission and differJacobson’s masks. ential — were interchangeable in Teuscher says he launched the Ford vehicles from 1932 to ’57) is gallery two years ago to give area matched by his passion for fine art. artists more exposure. He doesn’t He can’t help sneaking a few of his take a commission for works own sculptures into the car-musesold at White Water; instead, he um portion of the gallery. Several asks artists to contribute 20 perof Teuscher’s “Crosses” — enorcent of their sales to NEKArts, a mous, Claes Oldenburg-esque railHardwick-based community arts road spikes augmented with cross nonprofit. pieces — line the walls. Sitting in Though White Water was inione corner is “Torso,” a tree trunk tially open only in the summer, pierced by railroad spikes and a JAMES TEUSCHER this year Teuscher has decided large iron ring. to keep the gallery open through Beyond the car museum is an the winter. He’ll exhibit his anteroom that Teuscher calls his PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNE GALLOWAY “Peep Show,” where he exhibits work by local photographers. private art collection, most of which he’s amassed through On view until July 1 are Burlington-based singer/guitarist trades with local artists. If his current assembly of sculptures, Rick Norcross’ shots of famous musicians in the 1960s, tak- paintings, photographs, cars, “erotic” hub caps and license en when he was a music critic for the Tampa Times. Most of plates is any indication, it’s sure to be an eclectic collection the 50 prints are from newspaper clippings about the stars of worth seeing. the era, including Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger and B.B. King. Next month, the “Peep Show” White Water Gallery in East Hardwick is open will feature Johnson State College art prof Victoria Patrick Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and by appointment, 563-2037.

Zolnoski’s pre-Raphaelite-style portraits of women.

Alex Melamid showing George Washington standing near a lake in which deer wade as a mom, dad and boy stroll along its shore. Komar & Melamid’s composite reflects the results of a survey they commissioned that “END OF A PERFECT DAY III” found a popular preference for bluish outdoor set©1995 THOMAS KINKADE tings composed with soft curves and presented on a “dishwasher-size” canvas. American historical figures were identified as another of the people’s choices.

Curated by Franklin and Marshall College art historian Michael Clapper, the show does provide a context for its inquiry into what Kinkade’s success suggests about American cultural values. A typically treacly work by Norman Rockwell, one of Kinkade’s heroes, hangs among such crowd-pleasers as “End of a Perfect Day III” and “Home Is Where My Heart Is.” Clapper explains in a text panel that Kinkade is not responding to marketing surveys but is constructing an alternate universe free of the pressures and unpleasantness of modern life. Regardless of the quality Kinkade, who has trademarked the descriptor “Painter of the work, Clapper argues, its popularity is worth of Light,” is actually a highly successful corporation based in investigating.

Morgan Hill, California. As Middlebury’s samples of his outMuseum director Richard Saunders takes a similarly nonput indicate, most works attributed to Kinkade are actually judgmental stance. He refers to Kinkade’s legions of fans as “inreproductions touched up by teams of “master highlighters” in troductory viewers” who know little of art history and aesthetic his employ. Indeed, the artist-entrepreneur’s website credits the norms but whose tastes should not be disparaged.

Thomas Kinkade Company with manufacturing works that “inMaybe so. But then, what’s next for Middlebury? “The Art spire people to create their own place of refuge.” Fans are invited of the Smiley Face”? to join the Thomas Kinkade Collectors’ Society for just $50.

The whole enterprise conforms uncannily to what Americans “Making Sense of Thomas Kinkade,” at Middlebury mean when they say, “I don’t know much about art, but I know College Museum of Art through August 9. Info, what I like.” The Middlebury show revealingly includes “Amer443-5007. museum.middlebury.edu ica’s Most Wanted,” a 1993 print by satirists Vitaly Komar and PHOTO COURTESY OF MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

ART

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lake basin, too — in Vermont, New York and Québec.

The recently released official program for “400: Vermont Celebrates Champlain” spells out the events, activities and exhibits on the Vermont side of the lake. You’ll find everything from historical battle reenactments to “authentic” 17th-century dinners to the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s summer tour, entitled “The Lake Effect.”

The booklet’s five center pages enumerate the events of the Burlington International Waterfront Festival. Produced by Jay Craven and Burlington City Arts, it’s a doozy, spanning July 2 to July 14. The fest includes headlining acts such as Tony Bennett and Steve Earle and The Roots, an original dance production choreographed by Heddy Malaam, a European-style vaudeville circus, a food fest, a fine-arts fest and more. So much more. While many events are ticketed, scads of things are free.

Remarkably, casual conversations with non-media types reveal that at least some Burlingtonians have no idea there’s a tsunami of Quad stuff about to break on their shores. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be previewing many of the upcoming acts, as will every other media outlet, no doubt. We respectfully suggest you read all about it, and plan to participate. After all, a 400th anniversary only comes around once, and even festival-phobic curmudgeons can find something to enjoy in this one.

oes an art museum have an obligation to make judgments about what qualifies as “art,” and to exclude works that don’t fit its definition?

That’s one of several questions raised by “Making Sense of Thomas Kinkade,” a provocative and pioneering show currently at the Middlebury College Museum of Art. Although Kinkade, a 51-year-old multimillionaire, ranks as the most successful living American artist, he has never before been the subject of an exhibit by a respected museum.

There are good reasons for this.

Kinkade’s work drips with sentimentality and religiosity. His aesthetic, which purports to celebrate the simple, joy-filled life, could be described as Recycled Romanticism, or Mass-Market Melodramatics. Kinkade specializes in cutesy landscapes featuring cavorting critters, glowing gingerbread houses and pinkstreaked skies meant to be seen as the product of a blissful Creator. Then again, he also sells an idealized urban line featuring a glitzy Las Vegas, NASCAR prints and other sports imagery.

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PANEL DISCUSSIONS Can comic strips be green? Why not? say the members of Trees & Hills, a group of comic artists from Vermont, New Hampshire and western Massachusetts.

T & H publishes regular “mini-comic anthologies,” including last year’s Seeds, which featured “comics about nutrition, eating organic and local, and alternative food lifestyles,” writes co-founder and Montpelier journalist Dan Barlow in a press release.

The collection came packaged with recipes and a packet of actual seeds (local and organic, natch).

Earlier this month, T & H released its inaugural book-length anthology, First Harvest, at Manhattan’s Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Festival. Lest anyone think the group is composed of activists first and cartoonists second, it should be noted that work by Stephen Bissette — a former Alan Moore collaborator and current instructor at White River Junction’s Center for Cartoon Studies — pops up in First Harvest. So do the panels of CCS alumna Colleen Frakes, Burlington artist Gregory Giordano and a score of others.

Cofounder Colin Tedford of New Hampshire says T & H — which offers online resources for beginning cartoonists as well as a community for local professionals — is preparing to move in even more “socially progressive” directions. Follow it on www.treesandhills.org, where copies of First Harvest will soon be on sale for $10.

Speaking of the Center for Cartoon Studies, founder James Sturm and graduates Andrew Arnold and Alexis Frederick-Frost have collaborated on a kids’ book called Adventures in Cartooning, which manages to teach the basics of the art without departing from utter and unabashed silliness.

Published by First Second Books, Adventures has already garnered a starred review from Booklist, which called it “a stupendous new high for children’s graphic novels.” The plot — illustrated with whimsical stick figures — concerns a knight who sets out to save a princess from a dragon, aided by a pesky elf who keeps trying to lecture him about panel size and word balloons. There’s plenty of Kung Fu Panda-style mock-heroic humor to hold the interest even of kids who aren’t aspiring cartoonists. But those who are will pore over an appendix that breaks the illustrations down into their most basic elements, making it easy to DIY.

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Like many writers, he’s been frustrated by the difficulty of getting his work published in the betterknown lit mags. He and Bischoff decided that “the obvious answer was just to do it ourselves. We both had a vision in our heads that matched up really well.” They issued a call for submissions that brought in poetry, prose, photos and even a “rant about teeth brushing,” says Sacco.

The initial print run of 100 black-and-white copies of about 32 pages each will sell for $8 at the release party and online, Sacco says. A color version of est will be available on the web, but the hard copy has some neat crafty touches: The editors are trimming, folding and punching each issue and hand-sewing the bindings. A waxsealed envelope in each copy carries a missive to the reader.

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• Philadelphia police chased two drug suspects, who ran inside a building and up the stairs into a second-floor room and then slammed the door. Police who entered the room right behind the suspects found it empty. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported

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the puzzled officers were leaving when they heard noises below the floor, looked behind a couch and discovered a trapdoor, which led them to suspects Diego Rivera, 20, and Mario Torres, 23.

Bumpy Road to Recovery More than 20 of Michigan’s 83 counties are turning deteriorating roads back to gravel to avoid the expense of repaving them. At least 50 miles of roads in the state have been reverted, according to the Associated Press. It reported that officials in Montcalm County, which converted nearly 10 miles of primary road to gravel this spring, estimate that grinding up a mile of pavement and putting down gravel costs about $10,000, whereas to repave it costs 10 times that amount.

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You nailed it, friend. Most astronaut field trips were about geology, not getting used to a bleak hell unfit for life. For that they could have stayed in Houston.

The astronauts trained at lots of sites in the U.S. and around the world, at least a couple of which humans had turned into wildernesses. According to Diamond, “Since human settlement began, most of [Iceland’s] original trees and vegetation have been destroyed, and about half of the original soils have eroded into the ocean. As a result … large areas … that were green at the time that Vikings landed are now lifeless brown desert.” Similarly, much of the area around Sudbury, Ontario, was a moonscape in the 1960s due to nickel smelting.

In neither case, however, was environmental devastation the main draw for NASA. Instead, it was geological features. Although the real purpose of the moon shots was bragging rights, the nominal goal was scientific exploration.

One thing the moon had plenty of was rocks, and that meant geology training, lest the astronauts wander right past the specimens they were supposedly there to study.

After a few boring lectures, the NASA science team realized geology field trips (GFTs) better suited the former test pilots’ learn-bydoing style. Following a successful preliminary trip to Arizona in 1963, official GFTs began in ’64.

GFT sites were chosen because of geologic similarities to spots the astronauts were expected to visit on the moon. Usually that meant deserts — you couldn’t see the rocks if they were covered with vegetation.

However, the astronauts also visited densely wooded northern Minnesota to see outcrops of anorthosite, a rock found on the moon as well. Grand Canyon trips taught stratigraphy, the study of rock layers, though nobody expected to find water-carved lunar canyons.

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I’ve heard similar things about islands in the Canadian arctic and deserts in the American Southwest. I can’t see NASA hauling astronauts around the world just to look at places without trees. I wonder if the real explanation is that the astronauts had to take geology lessons. True?

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I have recently been walloped by human need, its depth and constancy.

For the better part of the past three months I have been caring for my mother. At nearly 90, Mom was taking care of her own business. Retired after 45 years’ work in nonprofit organizations, she managed her finances, walked two miles a day, read two books a week, volunteered at a public garden, handed out leaflets for peace, practiced the piano and pursued a social life that would exhaust Paris Hilton.

Then, at about 4 a.m. one Sunday in March, three blood clots traveled from her heart to her brain. The stroke knocked out her short-term memory, most of her sight and her ability to reason reliably. Since then, my mother has been unable to read or play the piano. She cannot remember her grandson’s name, make a piece of toast or leave the house alone. She needs full-time care.

The hour my mother went into the ER, my life was virtually supplanted by hers: first her hospitalization and rehab, then the oversight of her care, her money and her household, which has meant piecing together the details of a now only vaguely remembered existence, from medication schedules to email password. And all the while, I have carried my mother’s immense grief and distress at the radical transformation of her self.

In spite of the fact that she has had home health aides with her from the day she returned home, I have been almost unable to work; I can barely think. My partner, Paul, has assumed a huge part of the burden. But it is still not enough.

If I am not to go broke or crazy, we will have to pay someone else to assume my mother’s care.

If she lives a few years, such professional assistance will devour every penny of her savings. After that, she will go on Medicaid, at which point the quality of her care may precipitously decline.

Health insurance does not pay for chronic care.

Our family’s situation is ordinary. In 2004 there were an estimated 44 million family caregivers in the U.S. Some families supplement this work with paid home aides. The dedication, competence and kindness of many of these workers

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Modern medicine has all but defeated premature death from acute illness; we stay healthy for more years. The irony of this accomplishment is that we will be sicker later, and for longer. belie the paltriness of their pay: rarely more than $10 an hour, often for 24-hour shifts. But others are untrained and uninterested, and their wages are beyond the means of most families anyway. Those who can afford paid care are not off the hook. The fragile systems regularly break down, and with each crisis everyone’s health, sanity and money takes a hit.

Disability rights activists call us sighted, hearing, mobile bipeds the “currently able.” What they know is that autonomy, the cornerstone of Western ethics and personhood, is a myth. Sooner or later we will all be in some way halt, in some way blind, and neither science nor the grace of God will prevent us from going where the currently disabled already are. In the meantime, we already are what they are: dependent, from our first breaths to our last.

Paradoxically, our dependence may be more acute in this age of Web-shopping, tax-resisting, single-person-householding consumer-citizenship than it was when we hunted in packs and dragged home a bison for the communal feast. Back then you didn’t survive long without the help of others. Today, you need the help of others because you survive so long.

Modern medicine has all but defeated premature death from acute illness; we

stay healthy for more years. The irony of this accomplishment is that we will be sicker later, and for longer. We can count on surviving seven, eight, even nine decades, but an American who reached the age of 65 in 1996 can also expect an average of more than five years of “dysfunction,” probably from a chronic illness, before she dies. “Much of the peculiar pathos of aging in American culture,” notes historian Thomas R. Cole in The Journey of Life: A Cultural History of Aging in America, “derives from the denial of this new fate.”

The new fate is the same as the old one. As University of Missouri sociologist Jaber Gubrium once told me, “Failure is a natural part of life.”

So if we fail — when we fail — who is responsible for picking us up? Karen Buhler-Wilkerson, professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and a historian of home care, says there’s a loose consensus in America that the family should do it, with a little help from the state. But that’s as far as we’ve gotten after a century of irresolution. Charity and the profit motive, individualism and personal desperation, left and right continue to duke it out. What never happens is the establishment of an adequately funded, integrated system of care similar to those in almost every other developed country.

“In the absence of the requisite public will,” writes Buhler-Wilkerson, “our stance appears to be one of waiting for a complete breakdown of long-term care before definitive action will be taken in response to the needs of the present and growing aging and chronically ill population.”

Policymakers and advocates have recently taken a step. They’ve realized that home care is cheaper than institutionalization. That’s why many states, including Vermont, now allow Medicare payments to family members who care for the ill or aged at home. But those payments are few and small, and anyway the savings are based on a false economy.

Yearly, family caregivers provide an estimated $257 billion in unpaid care.

Who are those family caregivers?

Need you ask?

They’re the same people who provide free childcare and housework: wives, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, nieces and female domestic partners. Paul is an exception among men. Indeed, everywhere in the world, almost to a person, caregivers are female.

Americans imagine we will never become old, sick or dependent. But just in case we do, Mommy will kiss the boo-boo. These two fantasies strike me as related. Even as we figure ourselves self-made and self-reliant, we are, as social beings, infantile. Nowhere are we more attached to the delusion of our perpetual youth than where our bodies are concerned. Cosmetic surgery, Viagra, stem cells: These will keep us vital forever.

Small children do not understand death; they believe Grandma or the pet hamster is only sleeping. Adolescents think they’re unbreakable; they’ll take any drug or any dare. But growing old means recognizing your frailties.

Growing up means facing your death.

There are many political, economic and bureaucratic obstacles to universal health care in the U.S. — powerful insurance lobbies, fee-for-service medicine, budget-cutting mania. But these are trifles compared to the real obstacle: our dumb faith in ourselves.

Americans are showing signs of readiness for health-care reform. A New York Times/CBS poll last week found overwhelming support for a public insurance option, as well as trust in the government to do it right.

Two-thirds of respondents said covering everyone is more important than controlling costs. Will we actually do it? And will we as a nation ever assume responsibility for people like my mother, whose troubles are neither curable nor fatal? Desperation may finally get us there.

But as long as we cannot give up the fiction that we are invulnerable and autonomous, we will fail to provide ourselves collective security. As long as we deny our mortality, we will condemn ourselves to die alone. m

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Nusbaum describes the still-unfurnished dwelling as “about the size of a walk-in closet.” It feels more spacious, partly because of the angled walls, which make the 10-foot-long trailer 5 feet wide at the bottom but more than 8 feet at the top. A barrel ceiling adds to the roominess.

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When it comes to construction, Nusbaum admits, “It’s learning as you go.” The self-starter has gone far beyond the basics, however. Take the stainedglass windows. Nusbaum made them himself, inspired by the rosemaling (a Scandinavian floral decorative technique) on a trunk painted by his Norwegian grandmother.

Nusbaum plans to move into the vardo by July 11, when he and his boyfriend will take it on its maiden voyage to Provincetown. Once back in Vermont, Nusbaum has plenty of offers for parking places. “The good thing about this is, since it’s so nonintrusive, I have plenty of friends saying, ‘Stay with us, stay with us,’” he says.

Nusbaum adds that he will be happy to pay rent on the space the vardo occupies; he expects to tap into his host’s electricity and “help with those expenses.”

Rather than overstay his welcome, he promises to “try to gauge if people are ready for me to move on.”

When he does hit the open road, the vardo will be hitched to his Toyota Highlander Hybrid — the final gift from a beloved aunt last year. Nusbaum sees his car — which, he says, “I never would have thought to buy for myself ” — as an extension of the same philosophy the vardo represents. Though he calls his home-to-be “whimsical and fun,” the ancient design also speaks to his hopes for a Walden-like existence. “It resonates with the ecological and really represents that in a beautiful way,” Nusbaum says.

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I’m not worried, though, as I drive to meet Jason Starr of Colchester for a stand-up paddling (SUP, also known as stand-up paddle surfing, or stand-up paddleboarding) demo at Burlington’s Oakledge Park on a recent Wednesday evening. After all, I’ve seen it before, and it seems, well, completely pointless.

Somebody stands on a board, noodles around with a paddle, and that’s it? What about waves? What about wind? What about getting a workout?

Still, I’m curious to see what Starr has in mind for this summer. A former competitive freestyle skier and current journalist and entrepreneur, Starr has emailed me with plans to help bring SUP to Lake Champlain. The sport has existed in Hawaii for centuries, but, as Starr explains in the email, “It’s grown

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Though Oakledge Park is usually filled with the recreational gamut, from fully clad scuba divers to bocceplaying college students, Starr and I draw plenty of stares as we carry the gear down to Blanchard Beach. I’m happily surprised to find that the boards are much lighter and much less unwieldy than most of the windsurfing and surfing gear I’ve tried in the past.

“Mommy, what are they doing with those surfboards?” asks a girl of about 6.

What, indeed? Holding the canoe-style paddle, Starr gives me a quick rundown of the SUP stroke — sort of like a J-stroke, he says, to go in a straight line without constantly switching sides.

He also offers me a pair of neoprene booties to help keep my feet warm in the lake.

“But it’s very rare that you actually fall in,” Starr says.

“Once you spend two minutes on the board, you’ve got it.”

Just before we set off, I ask Starr what’s so great about SUP. “One is the vantage point you get, as opposed to sitting in something like a canoe or kayak,” he says. “And it’s the minimum amount of equipment to be out there — you really feel like it’s you and the lake.”

After a couple of minutes testing the board’s stability on my knees, I stand up and paddle a couple of strokes so that I drift away from the beach. Starr, who is now doing a cross-country skiing stride on his surf skis across the water, is right. I can see a wide expanse of the shallow bottom, and as he and I paddle toward downtown Burlington, I’m struck by just how easy it is to be boating with no boat at all. No motors to fuss with, no sails to hoist, no slips or moorings or tricky backing down ramps. The sun is starting to set, the lake is calm, and it’s one of the coolest sensations in the world to be gliding over the deepening, darkening water as we leave the shore behind.

Suddenly, I’m infatuated with this new sport.

Just before we reach Burlington, Starr suggests that we pull over to a rocky beach so that I can try out the surf skis. “People say that paddleboarding is like walking on water,” he says.

“Well, wearing these skis is like running on water.”

I’m not able to find out if that’s true. Though I can put the skis on and stand up, my inner thighs are working so hard to stay stable, I beg Starr to give me back the paddleboard for our trip back to Oakledge. The skis are neat, I think as our demo session comes to the end, but my crush is on the board.

The next morning, I meet Rachael Miller, owner of Stormboarding and the pioneer of winter snowkiting and summer kiteboarding and ROV shipwreck tours on Lake Champlain, for another SUP session. Miller has a large trailer full of Oxbow paddleboards — the kind that surfing legend Laird Hamilton rides — and is offering a slew of fitness classes, group adventures, crossings, relays, expeditions and more this summer.

“We’re going to really mix it up,” says Miller with her infectious enthusiasm. “And we’re going to help people work out in a really fun and different way.”

Miller and I launch from the Coast Guard docks and, though it’s a bit choppier than the day before, I’m still able to stand and paddle without ending up in the drink. I’m falling further in love with SUP as I realize its versatility: I can go alone or with friends; I can go on Lake Champlain or to smaller lakes and reservoirs around the state, even rivers; I can lazily paddle as I sightsee, or, as Miller starts pushing me to do now, I can focus on the fitness aspect.

As we undertake a quick interval of hard paddling near the breakwater, my heart starts beating fast and I can feel my obliques working. (With pleasantly sore sides, I later learn that SUP is a top core training method for many celebs in California.)

The only drawback to my newfound love? The boards are pricey — around $1000 and up for the flat-water models best suited to the Green Mountain State, depending on manufacturer and size. But, as Miller points out, folks don’t have to pay for much else beyond a board and paddle. And judging from the SUP activity about to happen on the lake this summer, new stand-up paddlers won’t need any storage space in their garages — they’ll be too busy using the boards. m

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A primary goal of our project is to prove that it is possible to go green without spending a lot of, well, green.

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e’re building green. We’re doing it because it’s trendy and we have loads of money. OK, not really. But we’re sure that’s what some people think when we tell them about our construction plans.

In truth, we are building green because we really don’t see any other option. It doesn’t make sense to us to construct a home that sucks energy, thereby contributing to global warming and our utility bills, or that has the potential to make us sick. What appealed to us as we began this project was the thought of creating a structure that is appropriate in size to our needs and is Earth and human friendly. If the technology is available to make it happen, why not go for it?

There are numerous definitions of “green” in the building world.

Our definition is twofold. One, building green means creating the tightest building envelope possible to minimize the home’s energy needs and generate what little energy is required from renewable sources. Two, it means using environmentally sound materials wherever possible, as well as locally sourced or salvaged ones.

(We’ve indicated our choices of suppliers here, but there are others in the area.)

A primary goal of our project is to prove that it is possible to go green without spending a lot of, well, green. Yes, there are some upfront costs, but we choose to think of them as long-term investments.

And, by and large, with some careful thought and deliberation, we believe it’s possible to build an affordable green home. In fact, we’re banking on it. We’ve estimated our construction costs (minus land and site work) at $220,000. This equates to approximately $140 per square foot, not including our walk-out basement. It’s comparable to what we would spend to build a traditional home.

So, we don’t have a lot of money. But we hope we are trendy.

Building green homes — what a refreshing fad that would be.

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11. Kitchen cabinets can be a surprising indoor air pollutant. The pressed particleboard used in the construction of many cabinets may contain formaldehyde and other toxins. While green cabinets can be expensive, we found a good option from a regional company, Young Furniture. The plywood in their boxes contains no formaldehyde. The cabinets come unfinished, which we prefer because we can paint them on site with AFM Safecoat, ensuring that they’re healthy on the inside and outside. Supplier: Young Furniture in Bow, N.H., www.youngfurnituremfg.com

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5. When it comes to siding, an excellent green option is available. HardiePlank fiber cement siding looks like wood but doesn’t require the felling of trees. In fact, it is primarily made of cement. And, unlike vinyl, it does not off-gas harmful chemicals.

Plus, it’s designed to last up to 50 years. Supplier: Allen Lumber in Barre, www.allenlumbercompany.com

12. Let’s talk bathrooms. All toilets in our house will be Toto low-flow models (Eco Drake) that use less than 1.28 gallons of water per flush (compared to the industry standard of 1.6).

The sinks in our master bathroom also have green cred. Dating back to the 1950s, they were salvaged from a Middlebury College dormitory. Salvaged goods can be considered green because they don’t require the production of new materials or the transportation of goods from far-off places. And you’re giving a life to something that might otherwise end up in landfill. Plus, they look cool. Supplier of salvage items: Mason Brothers Salvage in Essex Junction, www.greatsalvage.com; toilets: www.homeclick.com.

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2. ICF (insulating concrete form) foundations look like large Styrofoam Legos filled with concrete. The rigid, plastic-foam forms surrounding the concrete provide thermal insulation, making this type of foundation much more energy efficient than traditional poured concrete. Supplier: Vermont ICF in Waterbury, www.vticf.com

4. Who knew that asphalt roofs were so bad for the environment? According to the Green Living Journal, asphalt “is petroleum based and energy-intensive to produce,” and “once the shingles are worn out, there’s no good way to dispose of them.” So we chose to go with metal instead. Standing-seam metal roofs are energy efficient, have a much longer lifespan than asphalt shingles, and are optimal partners for a rainwater catchment system.

9. All lights in our home will be CFL (compact fluorescent) and all appliances Energy Star rated. Supplier of appliances: Cocoplum Appliances in Essex Junction, www.appliance distributors.com 10. Paint can be stinky. But it doesn’t have to be. We’re exclusively using AFM Safecoat paint in our new home. It’s zero VOC (volatile organic compound) and nontoxic. Among environmentally friendly paints, AFM Safecoat is consistently ranked at the top. Supplier: Planet Hardwood in Hinesburg, www. planethardwood.com

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1. One of the best ways to reduce the energy load of a new home is to shrink it. While our original plans added up to almost 2200 square feet, we reconsidered and chose a design that is less than 1600 square feet (not including the basement). Less square footage means less to heat and cool. But it also necessitates a more deliberate use of space. Many rooms in our house have multiple purposes. A corner of the living room serves as the dining room; our home office will be tucked in an upstairs hallway.

3. If ICF foundations look like Legos, SIP (structural insulated panel) wall systems resemble an ice-cream sandwich.

Two planes of OSB (oriented strand board) flank a thick layer of white foam. SIPs act as the frame and insulation all in one.

According to some calculations, they are 66 percent more energy efficient than standard frame construction and can reduce the energy a home requires for heating and cooling by 50 percent.

Another benefit: They minimize framing time and waste, since they are prefabricated off site. Supplier: Panel Pros in Keene, N.H., www.panelpros.com

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8. Our maple wood floors were milled regionally from sustainably managed forests. There is a range of environmentally friendly flooring options including cork and bamboo. Supplier: Planet Hardwood in Hinesburg, www.planethardwood.com

Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)

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3 4 5 6. Windows are a major source of heat loss in many homes. We debated windows more than almost any other product in the house because a) they are such a critical part of the building envelope; and b) there are so many options from which to choose.

We ultimately decided to go with Marvin Integrity fiberglass windows. Fiberglass is the most energy efficient of window materials (e.g., wood, vinyl, aluminum), because it expands and contracts at the same rate as the glass in the panes, therefore preventing the

13. The greenest part of our entire house may be the lawn — that is, the lack thereof. Instead of creating a large, manicured expanse of grass that requires constant mowing and upkeep (at least in the summer), we’re going natural. We plan to leave most of our building site as it is now: meadowland. We hope that convinces the birds, deer and foxes that currently romp there to stick around. What little landscaping we do will consist exclusively of planting native species.

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ou may be wondering how we can do this affordably when products such as SIPs, ICF foundations and fiberglass windows are pricier than more traditional (less green) options.

First, we are acting as our own general contractors. While this will cost us a lot in time, energy and stress, it will save us money. Second, we made the decision early on to prioritize the building envelope (e.g., walls, foundation, windows, roof). Yes, we’re investing more in those elements, but we expect long-term savings in energy costs.

Other aspects of the house (trim, window treatments, cabinets, etc.) are a step down from luxe. When you’re on a budget, you have to make tough choices. We decided to put our money where we think it counts the most — in reducing our energy load — even though that means less bling on the inside. Finally, one of the primary principles of building green — building small — translates into savings. Less square footage means less drywall, siding, paint, flooring, lighting, roofing and foundation materials, and fewer SIPs.

greenhousevt.blogspot.com inevitable leaks that occur over time when the glass separates from the frame. It is virtually maintenance free and can be painted.

Score! While fiberglass windows are marginally more expensive than other types, we expect to recoup our costs in energy savings.

Supplier: Allen Lumber in Barre, www.allenlumbercompany.com 7. Radiant-heat floors are heavenly on cold days (or so we’ve heard). This system works by pumping warm water through

tubing underneath the floorboards, thereby heating from the ground up. Radiant heat is more efficient than baseboard heat and is better for indoor air quality than forced-air systems. We plan to connect our system to solar hot-water panels so that the sun can help provide us with both domestic hot water and heat.

Supplier of radiant-heat and solar hot-water systems: Radiantec in Lyndonville, www.radiantec.com

Anticipated project completion date: February 2010. Details on an open house will be posted on our blog. That’s also the perfect place to give us your feedback, ask questions, or volunteer to help out with construction (hint, hint).  15 Ryan Hayes works as a designer for Seven Days.

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“Upcycling is an awesome term. I wish I came up with it,” O’Hara says. “But that’s what I’m doing. I take things that don’t have a use anymore, and I make them into something more useful.”

Thrifty folks have been making over “useless” things since time immemorial.

But turning this activity into a revenuegenerating business by capitalizing on the rising green tide is a 21st-century phenomenon. In Vermont, the upcycling label is just beginning to take hold. And “recycled” art — typically an assemblage of detritus from the junk pile — has suddenly become passé.

Upcycled products do not look recycled.

O’Hara’s journals, for instance, look brand new, though they were made from recycled or salvaged materials. So do her baby bibs, which are made from fused plastic bags. The Burlington artist is selling what amount to recycled goods, but consumers don’t necessarily purchase them to be green, O’Hara says; people buy her products because they look good.

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as well as on the indie crafter site etsy.com.

What O’Hara, 28, does is part of a newly defined green movement called “upcycling.”

Increasingly, crafters and artists of her ilk are using the term to describe their work. Upcycling is different from “recycling” because its practitioners take materials that were bound for the landfill and add value to them, generally transforming them into something completely different.

The term “upcycling” surfaced in 2002 in William McDonough and Michael Braungart’s book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, but it didn’t gain national traction for another few

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Her upcycled shades will soon be available for retail purchase at Burlington’s newest consignment store/art gallery/ upcycling depot, Anjou and the Little Pear, on Main Street.

Rings in Gibeon Meteorite, 18k & 24k golds, The store, owned by Jess diamonds and colored gemstones Ackerman, is slated to open Diversified Agriculture next month and will carry Dairy Farm Management everything from consigned Agribusiness Management modern furniture to products Landscape Development from “creative upcyclers.”

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But ignoring local differences isn’t the only potential problem with green certification systems.

In the most egregious cases, they have become little more than marketing ploys that reward developers for doing things the way they’ve always done them — a process known as “greenwashing.”

Part of the problem, Reiss says, is that many consumers can’t tell the difference between a house that’s legitimately green and one that’s been greenwashed.

He likens the current battle in the housing industry to the one that took place in the 1990s over organic food labeling, when small, sustainable farms tried to prevent large, industrial food

“There are a lot of guys out there who are just trying to build a house the way their dads did,” Smyth says. “The [National Green Building Standard] may not make the purists quite as happy, but it has its function.”

Kate Stephenson is executive director of the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Warren, which incorporates sustainable building and design practices into virtually every aspect of its curriculum. As a volunteer advocate for the LEED for Homes program, Stephenson recognizes that the growing number of green certifications can get a bit mind-boggling for consumers.

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Earning BSR’s Vermont Builds Greener seal of approval wasn’t easy, Reiss explains, as it requires scoring at least 100 points on about 80 different criteria in the design-and-build process. For example, a house cannot be sited on wetlands, prime farmland or sensitive wildlife habitat, or in the 100year flood plain. All appliances, windows, doors and insulation must be energy efficient. All construction materials must come from nontoxic or sustainable sources, such as locally quarried stone and responsibly cut lumber.

And significant measures must be taken to minimize construction waste and keep long-term maintenance costs low.

Ironically, Reiss’ ultra-efficient homes in Hinesburg, two of which won Efficiency Vermont’s “Best of the Best Award” in 2007 and 2008, didn’t qualify for LEED certification. Why not?

The plumbing fixtures don’t meet LEED’s requirements for water conservation.

Reiss, who readily admits his personal bias for Vermont Builds Greener, says that’s just one example of how regional differences should be factored into the green-certification process. Water conservation is a critical need in other areas of the country, but in Vermont, he argues, where water is plentiful, other factors should have greater weight.

For example, in northern climates, it’s more important to maintain a home’s “tight

producers from usurping the definition and market value of “certified organic.”

“We want all homes to be built green, but we want ‘green’ to mean something,” Reiss says.

“That’s the dilemma we now face.”

Not everyone agrees. Some in the industry argue that, rather than holding everyone to orthodox environmental standards few builders are ready to adopt, we should encourage them all to become incrementally greener, raising the bar slowly as eco-friendly products and building practices become more accepted industry-wide. After all, this contingent points out, who generates more bang for the buck — the custom-home builder who erects two LEEDPlatinum houses each year, or the developer who builds 10,000 homes per year using a few basic green-building practices?

Ward Smyth, owner of Turtle Creek Builders in Waitsfield, is a proponent of the philosophy that “a rising tide floats all boats.” As vice president of the Vermont Home Builders and Remodelers Association, the state’s largest homebuilders’ trade group, Smyth acknowledges that the National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Standard isn’t as rigorous as either LEED for Homes or Vermont Builds Greener.

Nonetheless, with more than 700 members in his association, Smyth believes the National Green Building Standard can be an effective tool for spreading the gospel about green-building practices to even the state’s most conservative “Joe the Builder” types.

zations recognized that it makes more sense for them to cooperate than compete. Together they launched the Vermont Green Home Alliance website, which presents an unbiased approach to educating the public about the various certification programs available in Vermont. The site is a treasure trove of information on green home construction, including each program’s checklists, scoring systems, third-party verifications, fees and so forth.

The goal isn’t to promote one program over another but to educate individuals about what’s right for them.

Peter Schneider, senior project manager of residential energy services for Efficiency Vermont, strongly advises anyone who’s planning to build a green house to contact his organization first.

His program, which is free to all Vermont ratepayers, offers free guidelines, incentives and technical support, such as integrated design reviews for green home builders.

Of course, not everyone wants to go through a green certification process. While the extra hassle yields certain benefits, such as tax incentives and perhaps a bump in the resale value of the house, the decision has to suit the consumers’ needs.

“Ultimately, the rating systems are just rating systems.

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LEED criteria can be applied to all types of buildings and emphasize eco-friendly strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. Depending on the builder’s level of commitment, a building can be certified as silver, gold or platinum. In November 2007, the USGBC launched LEED for Homes, creating a nationwide standard for green home construction.

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Waste Not Good Point Recycling ships old electronics from Middlebury to Mexico

A story Kevin J. Kelley Image Matthew Thorsen

50,000-square-foot warehouse in Middlebury’s industrial zone looks like a post-apocalyptic scene from WALLE. Photocopy machines, computers, TV sets, stereos and radios are heaped into piles on both sides of an aisle that stretches to an area where most will be “demanufactured.” That is, their innards will be sorted into 20 bins according to the types of materials from which the parts were made.

This is the Good Point Recycling plant — where many Vermonters’ electronic gadgets go after they’ve died.

The 6-year-old operation collects digital discards from transfer stations around the state as well as from solid-waste dumps in other parts of New England. Three tractor-trailers stuffed with electronic debris arrive at the facility each week, where they’re picked over by a 20-person workforce.

Salvageable machines are refurbished for reuse — to be donated to nonprofits or sold on eBay or some other channel. The rest of the tonnage gets reduced to recyclable components that will be shipped to re-processors in the United States or abroad. Some of the gold extracted from computers, for example, is transformed into wedding rings.

The largest plant of its kind in Vermont is overseen by Robin Ingenthron, a gnome-like figure who comes across as equal parts geek, alchemist and visionary entrepreneur. Ingenthron established Good Point and its parent company, American Retroworks, in Middlebury because his wife, Armelle CrouzieresIngenthron, got a job at the college teaching French. He’s originally from Arkansas, where, as a teen in the ’70s, he “smoked pot, threw the I Ching and thought about becoming a Buddhist monk.”

Ingenthron attributes his involvement in electronics recycling to “karma.” That, and his involvement with the student-run recycling program at Carleton College in Minnesota. He says he realized there that recycling could be a profitable business, not just an exercise in do-goodery.

Ingenthron went on to get an MBA degree from Boston University. He paid for it by driving a recycling truck for a local solid-waste firm. He also did a stint with the Peace Corps in Cameroon. That experience made him aware, he says, that ambitious young Africans were limited to three career options: farming, which would take them down a “dead end”; going to work for a thoroughly corrupt government, which would be “the equivalent of joining the Mafia”; or laboring for pennies an hour in a factory making consumer goods for Westerners.

But based on what he knew about recycling, Ingenthron imagined there could be a fourth possibility: repairing used electronic equipment for reuse in Cameroon. That would be not only an environmentally positive endeavor, he reasoned; it would help bridge the digital divide between widget-besotted

If we export everything, we’re dumping toxics. If we export nothing, we’re destroying usable equipment that could benefit developing countries.

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rich countries and those short on information-age tools.

Good Point Recycling thus ships electronic recyclables to Mexico, Malaysia and other developing countries. In Fronteras, a depressed mining town not far from Mexico’s border with Arizona, Good Point has partnered with a cooperative of middle-aged women who have become known as Las Chicas Bravas — loosely translated, The Tough Babes. They repair and recycle machines shipped from Vermont or collected locally and in Arizona. Some of the women have traveled to Middlebury for on-the-job training. One of them, Maria Dolores Cota, said in an interview last month on National Public Radio’s “Living on Earth” that the Good Point crew “didn’t view us as outsiders. They treated us like equals. There was no age discrimination. It was very different from Mexico.”

No one would suggest that Good Point is a socially irresponsible initiative. But shipping used electronics from the United States to the developing world can be exactly that.

The practice is opposed in many cases by a Seattle-based activist group known as Basel Action Network.

Taking its name from the 1992 Basel Convention that was designed to regulate exports of electronic castoffs to poor countries, BAN argues that dead TV sets shipped to countries

such as Nigeria, China and India often wind up poisoning local people who work on them. Lead is present at dangerous levels in TVs’ cathode-ray tubes, which are prohibited by law from being dumped in landfills in many parts of the U.S. — though not in Vermont. The dumping or burning of leftover cathode ray tubes and other forms of e-garbage meanwhile fouls the air, soil and groundwater in poor countries, BAN says.

The Basel Convention has been signed by 169 nations. The United States is not among them.

For its part, the federal government does little to regulate exports of broken-down electronic goods. It was muckraking on the part of BAN that led the federal Environmental Protection Administration to launch an investigation last month of an Oklahoma-based business called EarthEcycle that, activists charge, shipped hazardous electronic wastes to South Africa and Hong Kong in violation of notification requirements.

BAN contends that the electronics recycling scene in the United States includes several such bad actors. And Ingenthron agrees.

But he maintains that banning all exports of discarded electronic goods “makes about as much sense as boycotting coffee” because some plantations engage in exploitative labor practices. “If we export every-

thing, we’re dumping toxics,” he says.

“If we export nothing, we’re destroying usable equipment that could benefit developing countries.” Good Point thus seeks what its boss sees as a desirable balance: making sure that electronic scraps are in compliance with the Basel Convention before they’re shipped to Las Chicas Bravas or some other conscientious recycling facility outside the U.S. In terms of jobs, “the worst recycling is better than the best mining,” Ingenthron argues. Recycling one ton of metals creates 100 times more jobs than mining the same amount of materials does, he says.

Electronics recycling should also be seen as especially beneficial environmentally because it reduces reliance on mining, which Ingenthron terms “the worst evil out there.” Metal mining accounts for 45 percent of all toxins emitted by U.S. industries, he says, citing the Bush administration’s EPA as the source of that statistic.

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operations because “we haven’t done an audit of their facilities.” Carbine does describe Good Point as “a really nice outfit, as far as I can tell.”

Workers at the Middlebury plant face no danger of contamination with toxins such as barium, lead and mercury as they disassemble TV sets and other electronics, Ingenthron says. Face masks are a voluntary accoutrement at Good Point, but he notes that federal occupational safety officials recently inspected the warehouse and “gave us a clean bill.”

Some of Good Point’s workers are enrolled in an Addison County jobtraining program that helps developmentally or otherwise disabled individuals gain paid employment. Roy Buzzell, 46, is one of those workers. He says he’s held a number of positions at Good Point, moving up a task ladder to higher skills and greater responsibilities.

“It’s a good place to work,” Buzzell says. “There’s lots of different kinds of people here, and we all get treated OK.” An experienced worker at Good Point can take apart about 45 computers a day, says Colin Davis, a Middlebury College grad from South Dakota who manages the plant. In all, he estimates, the facility handled 4.5 million pounds of used electronics last year, much of it analog TV sets discarded due to the transition to digital transmissions. Good Point’s revenues fell about 6 percent last year as the global recession choked off many markets for recyclables, Davis adds. That may not seem like a vast differential, but the electronics recycling business operates on thin margins, he points out.

Markets are beginning to “bounce back,” Davis adds.

And as a global economic recovery quickens, he predicts there will be plenty of opportunities for Good Point.

VPIRG is meanwhile promoting legislation in Vermont intended to help safeguard the environment locally and globally as more and more electronic goods make their way into landfills. The legislation, which passed the Senate last session, would prohibit dumping of electronic wastes in Vermont, require electronic products manufacturers to facilitate recycling programs, and regulate exports. “It has a good chance of becoming law,” VPIRG’s Carbine says.

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EXHIBIT Art’s Alive Festival of Fine Art, a juried group show at Union Station, as well as artworks in storefront windows on the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington.

Through June 30.

ARTWORK “Crimson Foliage II” by Lorraine C. Manley

PHOTO Marc Awodey

rt’s Alive, in its 23rd year and the area’s oldest visual arts festival, has again installed numerous artworks in Church Street Marketplace windows for the month of June. That signifies the organization’s egalitarian approach to presenting artwork, and looking for the displays is rather like going on a cultural Easter-egg hunt. There’s an indoor juried exhibit as well, in the two-floor Art’s Alive Gallery at Union Station. Works by the 40 accepted artists are included, as are those of a few artists who declined to show in shop windows. The group show is a fascinating focal point for the annual event.

Sculpture isn’t quite as prominent in the all-media exhibition as it’s been in the past — the days of Art’s Alive placing serious, large-scale works at the former S.T. Griswold’s Sculpture Park in Williston are over.

But there are several lighthearted pieces in the current group show. Kevyn Cundiff’s “Safe Rex” presents a stained-glass dog that looks like a bluetick coonhound in the window of a detached red car door. The window is rolled halfway up, so there’s no risk of “Rex” jumping out and shattering.

The most colorful photograph in the group show is a rich 18-by-24-inch Lake Champlain sunset captured by Jerome Milks.

“Button Bay Reflections” is a fine composition with dark mountains in silhouette at the center, cradled by the bands of an orange and yellow dusk above and below the rippling horizon. A dark layer of sky runs along the top of the image, and its reflection is along the lower edge.

As is common in group exhibitions, painting is the most prominent medium.

“Crimson Foliage II” by Lorraine C. Manley is a 30-by-30-inch landscape focused on a blazing stand of autumnal maples.

Manley’s brushwork is as vibrant as are the turning leaves.

The festival’s first-place award went to Jenna Kelly for her 36-by-36-inch mixedmedia work “Fa.” It’s an enigmatic picture of a faceless, dark, bare-breasted woman carrying a bucket on her head, Third World style.

The word fragment “fa” replaces her face.

Kelly’s piece is a worthy winner. Its haunting visage obliquely references the obscured countenances of Belgian surrealist René Magritte.

Second place went to photographer Wendy James for her oil cityscape “Two Cabs,” and third place was garnered by Marie Davis’ pointillist polymer-clay rendition of a girl’s face, “Sunpower.” It’s composed entirely of little flower tiles in various hues. If Davis’ work seems familiar to some viewers, it may be because another of her intricate ceramic pieces won first prize for indoor works in last year’s South End Art Hop. The Art’s Alive Board of Directors Award went to “Buzzz”

by Cathy McCarthy.

The Moulton Steele Emerging Artist Award, given annually to a self-described “emerging artist” and named for Main Street Landing owners Melinda Moulton and Lisa Steele, went to Lindsay Blanton for a 48-by60-inch oil entitled “Blue Crush.” The frothy blue wave is sort of a cross between Hokusai’s iconic “The Great Wave” and the opening credits of “Hawaii Five-O.” Blanton earned a BFA from Alfred University in 2007.

2009 is a transitional year for Art’s Alive.

In recent years the festival was produced by Kasini House, formerly of Burlington; since that relationship ended, the Art’s Alive board has had to revisit many logistical issues. But the show goes on, and, judging by community enthusiasm and the caliber of its selected artists, the fest may be deemed a success.

— MARC AWODEY

CeraMystic 2009: This outdoor exhibition and sale of pottery and ceramics, from garden sculptures to teapots to one-of-a-kind pieces, features work by more than 30 Québec artists, as well as live music and refreshments, daily for 12 days. Wednesday, June 24 - Wednesday, July 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., CeraMystic, Mystic, Québec. Info, 450-248-3551.

‘Fabric of Life’ Unveiling: Burlington sculptor Kat Clear’s 40-foot mixed-metal installation in the facility’s 4th-floor East Pavilion is revealed, followed by an art walk through the hallways to view two-dimensional works by 12 other Vermont artists. Please RSVP. Friday, June 26, 5:30-7 p.m., Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington. Info, 847-2887.

‘Est’ Release Party: A comingout party for the new literary and visual art magazine includes live music, refreshments, interactive projects, readings and copies for purchase. At DesignHaus in Burlington.

Reception: Saturday, June 27, 7-9 p.m. Info, 355-8649.

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Jim Sulham: Photography inspired by landscapes, seascapes and the beauty of the seasons by the Maine resident. Through July 24 at Feick Fine Arts Center, Green Mountain College in Poultney.

Reception: Friday, June 26, 5-7 p.m. Info, 287-8926.

Suzanne Widlicka: “Serendipity,” portraits of people, places and animals in brilliant watercolor.

June 28 through August 15 at Tully & Marie’s in Middlebury.

Reception: Sunday, June 28, 3-5 p.m. Info, 388-4182.

Anne McKenna: “Beauty,” abstract paintings. June 28 through July 15 at The Joy Gallery in Burlington.

Reception and launch for the new gallery: Sunday, June 28, 2-5 p.m. Info, 310-489-7685.

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ongoing :: burlington area ‘A Beckoning Country: Art and Objects from the Lake Champlain Valley’: In celebration of the quadricentennial anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s arrival to the lake that bears his name, the works in this exhibit examine the features of the Champlain Valley landscape through objects and art created from and inspired by it since pre-European contact. Through September 20 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

Adam Heckle: “Tribalien.biorganic. spirit.graffiti,” psychedelic and experimental works in pastel, acrylic and spray paint. Through July 3 at Outer Space Café in Burlington. Info, 660-8526.

Aimee Daniel: “Digital Manipulations,” digital photography that transforms the everyday into patterns of light and shadow. Through August 1 at CCV Burlington Cherry Pit Gallery. Info, 652-2081.

Anne Russinof, Tony Saunders & Elise Whittemore-Hill: Small works by artists who traverse the boundaries of abstraction and figuration, inspired by memory, loss, patterns and natural forms. Through June 28 at 215 College Artists’ Cooperative in Burlington. Info, 863-3662.

Anne Throop: “Zone Plate Images: Vermont and Texas,” a display of lensless photographs that produce soft focus and grainy images with halos around bright objects. Through June 27 at Barnes & Noble in South Burlington. Info, 475-2666.

‘Art of Vermont’: Artworks by some of the area’s best artists past and present that celebrate the state, and are owned by the State of Vermont, are touring this summer. Through August 9 at McCarthy Arts Center Gallery, St. Michael’s College in Colchester. Info, 654-2536.

PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions and spotlights are written by Pamela Polston.

Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor.

Submit art exhibitions at sevendaysvt.com/art or send via email by Thursday at 5 p.m., including info phone number, to galleries@sevendaysvt.com.

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‘Artists Get Wet’: Members of the Essex Art League share an exhibit focused on views of Lake Champlain. Through June 25 at Phoenix Books in Essex. Info, 862-3014.

Bill DAvison: “Vestiges/Hues/ Fragments,” the retired UVM printmaker shows works from his “Lake Champlain Duck Hunting” series. Through August 1 at Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in Burlington. Info, 865-7165.

‘BuFFAlo solDiers in vermont’: Rare historic photographs of African American army soldiers who fought in several wars for their country, including the 10th Cavalry Unit that marched into Vermont in 1909;

DAno: “Small Tiles,” 35mm photography. Through June 30 at JK Jewelry in Shelburne. Info, 985-9909.

‘DeAth sex DisCo’: This group show represents the culmination of two months’ exploration with the twodimensional world of screen printing via the teachings and tools of the Iskra Print Collective. Through July 10 at Sanctuary Artsite in Burlington. Info, 864-5884.

‘DesiGninG For the environment’: An anniversary exhibit of display boards that illustrates the company’s commitment to sustainable design with projects spanning four decades. Through August 31 at TruexCullins Architecture & Interior Design in Burlington. Info, 658-2775.

‘DrAWinGs to sAve your skin’: In the school’s Pearl Gallery, a group show of works on paper that illustrate the line between tension and liberation. Through August 1

‘Full throttle: vintAGe motorCyCles, Custom ChoPPers AnD rACinG mAChines’: A showcase of the art and design of America’s favorite two-wheeled ride, from classic choppers to racing bikes; ‘the BriGht AnD shininG liGht oF irreverenCe: riChArD sAjA AnD the historiCAlly inACCurAte sChool’: The New York textiles designer transforms the Kalkin House into a 19thcentury painter’s salon with his trademark embroidered toile, embellished pillows and subversive take on decorative arts; ‘PieCinG toGether the PAst: the Quilts oF FlorenCe Peto’: An exhibit of quilts from the former collector and quilter (1880-1970) who inspired museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb; ‘in the eye oF the BeholDer: seleCtions oF AmeriCAn AnD euroPeAn Art From the theoDore h. ChurCh ColleCtion’: Paintings and

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the exhibit marks the centennial of that march. Through September 13 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570.

CArol mACDonAlD: Monoprints, Gates 1 & 2; mArC AWoDey: Mixed-media paintings, Skyway; and nAnCy reuBen: Mixed media, Escalator. Through June 30 at Burlington Airport in South Burlington. Info, 865-7165.

‘CeleBrAtinG the liGht: vermont Photo GrouP’: Sixteen photographers from nine Vermont towns present images from their “Personal Series Work,” as well as views of Lake Champlain. Through June 27 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Info, 865-7211.

‘CirCles For PeACe: the BurlinGton eArth CloCk’: An exhibit of photography and text focusing on the construction and use of the Blanchard Beach installation, which serves as a calendar, compass and sundial demonstrating the natural rhythms and cycles of nature. Through July 1 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7166.

at Community College of Vermont in Burlington. Info, 652-2081. elizABeth BillinGs: “The Ties That Bind,” ikat weavings with embroidered text from the Vermont artist’s Handprint Series, as well as a large weaving of twigs from local trees. Through October 4 at Fleming Museum, UVM, in Burlington. Info, 656-0570. erik rehmAn: “Dark Matter,” recent work in drawing and sculpture that explores the cosmological phenomena.

Through June 30 at Frog Hollow in Burlington. Info, 863-6458.

drawings, primarily from the 19th century, that offer a window into the personal nature of collecting; and ‘PAtty yoDer: ruGs oF the BlACk house FArm’: From one of the most acclaimed rug hookers (1943-2005), this exhibit includes rugs from her series “The Alphabet of Sheep.” Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. john metruk: An enamel mural featuring a fly fisherman under a covered bridge by the Vermont artist. Through June 30 at Vermont Sandwich Company in Burlington. Info, 879-5359. john metruk: Vermont landscape paintings in oil. Framed prints available. Through June 30 at Vermont Sandwich Company in Williston. Info, 879-5359. josh st. onGe: “Sensory Overload Vol. II,” hyper-stylized ink and oil pastel works. Silent auction for duration of exhibit, with proceeds to benefit the Parent/ Child Center of Middlebury. Through June 30 at The Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 349-5628.

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Horses José-Luis Olivares braved his first winter as an MFA student at the Center for Cartoon Studies. Born in balmy South Texas, he graduated from the University of Texas, Austin in 2005, and then taught English to high school students in Japan.

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<exhibitions> ongoing << 41A KAte LongmAid: “Intimate Portraits,” recent works by the Burlington artist. Through July 31 at The Men’s Room in Burlington. Info, 864-2088.

LAuren BrowneLL: “Unleash the Buddha,” paintings to remind us of our inner divinity. Through July 1 at The Daily Planet in Burlington. Info, 860-7204.

‘Louis Comfort tiffAny: nAture By design’: More than 50 works, including jewelry, lamps, stained glass and furniture, explore the oeuvre of the famous designer within the context of the art-nouveau style and the aesthetic movement.

Through October 25 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346. mArie CowAn: The Essex Art League member displays her works. Through June 30 at Essex Town Offices. Info, 862-3014. nVAA group show: Members of the Northern Vermont Artists Association share an exhibit in various media.

July 1 through 31 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. ned CAstLe: “Indigenous Expressions,” black-and-white photographs of regional native identities, defined from the perspective of the subjects, with archival pigments on fine-art paper.

Through December 31 at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/ Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Info, 864-1848.

rAndy ALLen: “Landscapes as Metaphor,” paintings; mAggie neALe: “Stimulus in Paint,” paintings; JACK sABon: “Contemporary Native Work”; and AxeL stohLBerg: “Night Drawings.” Through July 31 at Artpath Gallery in Burlington. Info, 563-2273. siennA fontAine: Mixed-media acrylic paintings that realistically represent nature with leaves, bark, feathers and water against abstract, atmospheric settings.

Through June 30 at Red Square in Burlington. Info, 318-2438. susAn LArKin: “Lakeside Landscapes,” oil and pastel paintings of Lake Champlain and Isle La Motte. Through June 30 at Opportunities Credit Union in Burlington. Info, 264-4839. the mALtex BuiLding: All four floors of this postindustrial building are curated by Burlington City Arts with a group of artists in multiple media. July 1 through 31 at The Maltex Building in Burlington. Info, 865-7165. todd r. LoCKwood: “One Degree of Separation,” large-format black-and-white close-up portraits by the Burlington photographer.

New additions during the exhibit period. Through June 28 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center in Burlington. Info, 652-4500.

‘unChArted territories’: Mixed-media work presented by husband-and-wife Burlington artists Clark Derbes and Wylie Sofia Garcia charts personal journeys, invokes road and topographical maps, and encourages audiences to interact.

The exhibit is part of the Vermont Quadricentennial, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Samuel de Champlain. Through July 1 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165.

ViniCio AyALA & greg mAmCzAK: Old and new paintings by the Vermont artists.

Through June 30 at Flynndog in Burlington. Info, 363-4746. w. dAVid poweLL: Digital and handmade collages inspired by scientific treatises, botanical illustrations, comics and advertising, by the Plattsburgh artist. Through July 1 at Pine Street Art Works in Burlington. Info, 863-8100.

:: central ALisA dworsKy: “Undercurrents,” drawings and prints by the Montpelier artist. Through June 30 at The Shoe Horn in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454.

Center for CArtoon studies 2009 thesis exhiBition: A newly graduated batch of cartoonists show their works. Through June 27 at Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction. Info, 295-3319.

‘CirCus!’: A room-sized three-ring circus frames this thematic group show curated by Janet Van Fleet, featuring works in multiple media inspired by aerialists, animal acts, side shows, banners and more, Main Floor Gallery; ‘12x12: Fun art on perfect squares, Second Floor Gallery; and Briony morrow-CriBBs & heLen o’donneLL: Works by the Vermont artists, Third Floor Gallery.

Through July 25 at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Info, 479-7069. ‘drAwings And prints’: Seventeen regional artists show their works in these media. Through July 12 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. ‘fisher/gAhAgAn’: Selected paintings in the “Pure Color” school of abstract expressionism by two friends and former Goddard College colleagues, Robert Miles Fisher (1928-2007) and James E. Gahagan (1927-1999). Through July 19 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743. gAry miLLer: “American Ghosts: Neon and Hand Painted Signs from the Age of Automobiles,” photography. Through June 30 at The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds in Montpelier.

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‘in their own words’: An exhibition of images by photographer Ned Castle and stories from members of Vermont’s refugee community, a touring show from the Vermont Folklife Center. Through July 31 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749. ‘inspired By stories’: In this juried show, 18 artists reflect on the historical collection of the Sullivan Museum with original works of art, on display with the objects that inspired them. Through August 28 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield. Info, 485-2448. ‘into the woods’: Fifteen artists explore the theme of woods through painting, sculpture, glass, furniture, pottery and porcelain, aquatints and textiles. Through July 12 at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. Info, 728-9878.

Lee gArrison: Vermont landscapes, flowers, ponds and portraits by the regional artist. Through June 30 at Vermont Supreme Court Lobby in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

LindA mAney: “Distractions and Abstractions,” artwork inspired by color, shape and line. Through July 31 at Restaurant Phoebe in Montpelier. Info, 485-8056. mAggie neALe: “Color Musings,” painting on silks and canvas by the Montpelier artist. Through June 28 at Blinking Light Gallery in Plainfield. Info, 454-0141.

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MAry Jo KrolewsKi: “Good Humor: Faux Fur Sculpture,” playful, foodinspired art you can sit on. Through July 6 at The Lazy Pear Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 223-7680.

Missy C. storrow & lindA MAney: “Traveling Meditations,” water media on paper and canvas.

Through July 3 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, 485-8056.

‘PieCes of VerMont’: A selection of 23 oversized puzzle pieces created as part of “Art Fits Vermont,” a statewide community art project.

Through June 30 at Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-5423. ‘sCulPtCyCle’: The second annual outdoor exhibit of sculptures made from recycled bicycle parts features more than 20 creations by regional artists and are scattered around downtown. Through October 31 in Montpelier. Info, 223-9604. ‘toys: the inside story’: With a dozen hands-on stations, the exhibit illustrates to kids and their grown-up companions the simple mechanisms that make many toys “work.” Through August 16 at Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. Info, 649-2200. tunbridge grouP show: The library’s arts program, ArtSpace, presents works by 25 local artists; a percentage of sales will benefit programs and services.

Through August 15 at Tunbridge Public Library. Info, 889-9404. two riVers Print exhibition: Members of the White River Junction print studio show a selection of works. Through June 29 at Norwich Public Library. Info, 649-1184.

ViCtor C. sAlVo: “They Won’t Bite,” a photographic menagerie of creatures small and large, domestic and exotic, shot over the last 16 months with the artist’s first digital camera. Through June 30 at Big Picture Theater & Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-8994.

:: champlain valley brett siMison: “Vermont Morgan Horse,” photographs featuring the University of Vermont’s historic horse farm and the people dedicated to the preservation of the Morgan bloodline. Through June 26 at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury. Info, 678-852-4761.

CArol MACdonAld: New series of prints and drawings by the Vermont artist that uses knitting to explore pattern, space and time. Through June 30 at The Gallery at 85 North Street in Bristol. Info, 349-7551.

ChArles PArness: The artist and his relationship to the universe are the subjects of these paintings: 20-inch-square self-portraits and larger narrative works. Through July 7 at The Brick Box Gallery, Paramount Theatre in Rutland. Info, 235-2734. deAnnA shAPiro: New mixedmedia paintings. Through June 30 at Charlotte Senior Center. Info, 425-6345. ‘different At eVery turn: ConteMPorAry PAintings of the hudson riVer’: A touring exhibit of works both abstract and representational helps celebrate the 400th anniversary of Lake Champlain. Through June 28 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022. ‘disCoVer 1609: nAVigAting through history’: An exhibit that provides an enriched perspective on Samuel de Champlain, his Native allies and their activities in the region; includes a timeline both before and since the French explorer arrived in the area.

Through October 18 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Info, 475-2022.

John CuoMo: “Birds and Other Creatures,” sculptures in mixed media by the Italian-New Yorker. Through August 23 at Gallery in-the-Field in Brandon. Info, 247-0125.

‘MAKing sense of thoMAs KinKAde’: Some viewers have regarded the contemporary landscape painter’s works as kitsch, but curator Michael Clapper begs to differ, and makes his case in this exhibit in the Overbrook Gallery.

Through August 9 at Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College. Info, 443-5007. nAtionAl Juried PhotogrAPhy exhibition: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” more than 75 photographs chosen from 600 entries are on view jointly at this venue and WalkOver Gallery in Bristol. Through July 11 at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Info, 989-2359. nAtionAl Juried PhotogrAPhy exhibition: “Nature’s Whispers, Nature’s Shouts,” more than 75 photographs chosen from 600 entries will be on view jointly at this venue and at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury. Through July 12 at Walkover Gallery & Listening Room in Bristol. Info, 989-2359.

‘PAstorAl VerMont: the PAintings And etChings of luigi luCioni’: Vermont landscapes in oil, etching and watercolor by the Italianborn artist (1900-1988).

Through August 9 at Johnson Memorial Building, Middlebury College . Info, 443-5007.

Phoebe stone: “Winter in Boston,” new paintings by the local artist.

Through July 29 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Info, 382-9222.

Prindle wissler: “Celebrating Prindle…Works Old and New,” a retrospective of art by the 97-yearold local artist. Through July 5 at The Art House at the Marble Works in Middlebury. Info, 458-0464.

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Rebecca Lepkoff: “Almost Utopia: In Search of the Good Life in MidCentury America,” black-and-white photographs depicting the daily life at Pikes Falls, Vt., a community that formed around pioneer back-to-the-landers Helen and Scott Nearing. Through September 15 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

Retha boLes & kLaRa caLitRi: “Feels Like Home,” watercolors inspired by travels near and far; and “The Lake Between,” images of Lake Champlain in oil and monotype, respectively.

Through June 30 at Brandon Artists’ Guild. Info, 247-4956. ‘the bowL show’: A multi-artist, multimedia show focused on a single form, in all sizes, colors and purposes. Participating artists are Emily Rossheim and Tom Marrinson, Judith Bryant, Jean Pieniadz, Matlak Mayforth, Toby Fulwiler, Robert Compton, Sandy Jefferis, Sarah Russell, and Liz Saslaw. Through June 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032.

:: northern axeL stohLbeRg: Vermont barns in oil pastels and acrylic.

Through July 1 at Stowe Coffee House. Info, 244-7801.

DaviD smith: Representational oil paintings that concern themselves with light and its interplay with the world. Through August 4 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick. Info, 472-7053. ‘fLight, fuR anD feLines’: The annual members’ juried theme exhibit features more than 100 dogs, cats, birds, cows, roosters and other critters in a variety of media. Through July 19 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. gaRth evans: “Red Clay Drawings,” two-dimensional works. Through August 1 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. haRaLD aksDaL, maRy ann Duffy goDin & tinka theResa maRteL: The Vermont artists have added new pieces to the gallery’s collection in pen-and-ink, watercolor and mixed-media abstractions, respectively.

Through July 15 at Staart Gallery in St. Albans. Info, 524-5700.

Jacob waLkeR aRt coopeRative: Having lost their gallery, the 17 members take their artwork in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel to this accommodating exhibition space. Through October 16 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 244-6648.

JuLy featuReD aRtists: This month’s focus is on local artists Pam Krout-Voss, fiber art; Patrick Murphy, paintings; Jo Anne Wazny, photography; and Andy Wooten, fiber arts and clothing.

July 1 through 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative Gallery in Enosburg Falls. Info, 933-6403. kaRL DeckeR: “The People of Townshend, Vermont,” 30 large-scale black-and-white photographic portraits made over a three-year period in the town the Connecticut artist has known since the 1930s. Through July 31 at Sterling College in Craftsbury Common. Info, 586-7711, ext. 124.

maRk boeDges: The month’s featured artist shows his plein-air paintings. Through June 30 at Vermont Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-9653. ‘masteRs of veRmont: the men’: This exhibit of 20th-century masters of the Vermont landscape features works by Charles Curtis Allen, Robert Blair, Alden Bryan, Francis Colburn, Thomas Curtin, Emile Gruppe, Aldro Hibbard and Ron Slayton. Through July 12 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. ‘shaDow anD Light’: The first show of the season features area artists Nancy Schade, Carol Drury and Colleen Flanagan, as well as photographs by Vermont musician Rick Norcross of music-scene icons from the 1970s. Through June 28 at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Info, 563-2037. ‘the aRt of veRmont’: The touring show of the State of Vermont comprises 12 artists. Through July 4 at River Arts Center in Morrisville. Info, 888-1261. ‘things that make us happy’: A new group show presents 35 artists from around Vermont and the region who present paintings and sculpture in various media and respond to the titular theme. Through June 30 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818. veRmont wateRcoLoR society: The organization members show their works. Through June 28 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211.

:: regional feLix De La concha: “Private Portraits/Public Conversations,” a multimedia exhibit of 51 portraits that explore how members of the Upper Valley and Dartmouth communities have encountered conflict and how they made, or are making, their journey toward reconciliation. Through September 27 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. ‘fRance in tRansfoRmation: the caRicatuRe of honoRe DaumieR’: The witty political cartoons by the 19th-century French artist, created when his country was experiencing great cultural and social change, still resonate today. Through August 24 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. ‘weaRing weaLth anD styLing iDentity: tapis fRom Lampung, south sumatRa, inDonesia’: Ornate tube dresses created by elite women of these Southeast Asian lands feature cotton and silk threads colored with ancestral dyes and embellished with gold, silver, embroidery and appliquéd mirrors, and communicate family contacts, station and identity. Through August 31 at Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, in Hanover, N.H. Info, 603-646-2426. m

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do you have a subconscious urge to escape the constraints of your customary behavior? Have you ever wished you could be someone else for a while? If so, this is your lucky week, Taurus. The cosmos is granting you a temporary exemption from acting and feeling like your same old self. From now until July 2, you have permission to walk like, talk like, think like, and even make love like a Pisces or Virgo or Gemini — or any sign, for that matter, except Scorpio or Aquarius. You might enjoy checking out my horoscopes for the other signs, and following the advice that sounds most fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s Fête Your Feet

Week, Gemini. Your soles definitely need more attention, pampering and contact with nature. (So does your soul, and hopefully that will happen as you carry out the more literal assignment.) So abstain from wearing your shoes and socks at every opportunity. Get as much contact as possible between your naked feet and the naked earth. Even walking unshod on floors and pavements could prove helpful. Foot massages are advisable, as well as pedicures, henna tattoos and foot baths. Try praying with your feet instead of your hands, and see if you can get someone to kiss and adore you down there.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “His heart was growing full of broken wings and artificial flowers,” wrote poet Federico Garcia Lorca. “In his mouth, just one small word was left.” There were times during the first half of June when I was tempted to borrow those words to describe you, Cancerian. Now, thankfully, you’re moving into a much brighter phase. The buds that are about to bloom in your heart are very much alive, not artificial, and your wings, while not fully restored to strength, are healing. Meanwhile, your mouth is even now being replenished with a fresh supply of many vivid words.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What scares you or perturbs you in the coming week could, by August, become what fuels you. What makes you feel unsettled and out of sorts could turn out to be good medicine.

But of course you’re under no obligation to submit yourself to this experimental sequence, Leo. The fact is, you could probably run away from the discomfort and get immediate relief. Unfortunately, taking that approach would deprive you of the benefits that will almost certainly come from enduring the discomfort for a while. My preference is that you be brave and far-seeing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s a better

than even chance that you’re about to embark on a Summer of Love. To improve your odds even more, meditate on the following questions. 1. What qualities do you look for in a lover that you would benefit from developing more fully in yourself? 2. What do you think are your two biggest delusions about the way love works? 3. Is there anything you can do to make yourself more lovable? 4. Is there anything you can do to be more loving? 5. Are you willing to deal with the fact that any intimate relationship worth pursuing will inevitably evoke the most negative aspects of both partners — and require both partners to heal their oldest wounds?

LIbRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are entering a phase when you’ll have more power than usual to influence people. Your charisma will be waxing and the light in your eyes will be growing more intense, making it more likely that your point of view will be heard and appreciated. Your powers of persuasion will be increasing, as well, and you’ll have extra understanding about how to motivate people and get them to work together effectively. So let me ask you the most important question: What exactly do you want to accomplish with your enhanced clout?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Congratulations, Scorpio. You’ve reached the end of the Big Squeeze.

You’ve served your time in the bottleneck. And so I invite you to relax your pinched expression, loosen up your puckered expectations, and let the Season of Experiments begin. According to my projections, you will soon be receiving a host of invitations to wander into the frontier with your raw sense of wonder turned up all the way. Please research each invitation thoroughly before choosing. When you’ve decided which adventures are most likely to enhance your understanding of the art of liberation, dive in.

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barely know critiqued me at a party recently. “You haven’t suffered enough to feel intense passion,” he said. “Your life has been too happy, too easy.” I didn’t want to get into a debate about whether my life has been too happy and easy, so in my reply I didn’t mention my divorce or the time I was shot or the grueling poverty I endured for 18 years. “So you’re saying,” I told him, “that suffering is the only way you can acquire passion? I don’t agree. Have you ever raised a child? Have you ever been in love with someone who incited you to make radical changes in your life?

Have you ever worked on a creation for many years and then submitted it to be judged by thousands of people? I have.” I’m letting you know about this, Sagittarius, because I predict you’ll soon be offered an experience like those I named — adventures that have the potential to build intense passion without requiring you to suffer.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here’s a preview of the accomplishments I expect you to complete in the next four weeks. Number of karmic debts paid off and canceled: 1. Number of bad habits replaced with good habits: 2. Number of holes blasted in your theory about why you can’t do more of what you love to do: 300. Number of “necessities” lost that turn out not to be necessities: 1. Number of psychic wounds successfully medicated: 1. Number of confusing messes that evolve into interesting opportunities: 2.

Number of romantic obstructions eliminated: 1 and a half.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A delicious forbidden fruit will be more available than usual in the coming weeks. You can choose to ignore it, of course. You can pretend it’s not even there and instead concentrate on the less forbidden fruits that are tasty enough. Or, on the other hand, you can sidle up closer to the forbidden fruit and engage in some discreet explorations, testing subtly to see whether it’s any healthier for your sanity than it used to be. I’m not sure what the best decision is, Pisces, but I do suggest this: Don’t just rip off all your defenses, forget all your commitments, and start heedlessly taking big bites out of the forbidden fruit.

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Year One H

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THE YEAR OF LIVING DIMWITTEDLY Black and Cera play prehistoric pals forced to wander a world in which humor evidently has yet to be invented.

arold Ramis once upon a time embodied hip, cuttingedge film comedy. As a writer and director, he presided over a golden age that spanned Meatballs, Caddyshack, Animal House, Stripes and Ghostbusters. Amazingly, that streak was followed by a string of titles characterized by a more mature, frequently meta, almost pre-Charlie Kaufman sensibility, including the underrated Multiplicity and the properly revered Groundhog Day. So it is a sad experience indeed to find him now, late in his career, channeling late-career Mel Brooks.

Year One is little more than a half-baked, halfhearted riff on The History of the World, Part 1 (1981) whose creators have enlisted Judd Apatow as producer, along with a representative sampling of his on-screen regulars, in an effort to provide the illusion of relevance. Don’t be taken in.

This shtick is at least a generation past its expiration date.

Jack Black and Michael Cera star as a hut-dwelling hunter and gatherer, respectively. Black is Zed. He possesses the skill set to snag neither a wild boar for his tribe’s dinner nor the prehistoric hottie of his dreams, Maya (June Diane Raphael). Cera is Oh, a gentle, golden-tressed sidekick who murmurs lovingly to his harvest as he collects the berries “least touched by bird poop.” Poop and pee-pee figure prominently in Year One, something that — outside the work of John Waters — is almost never a promising sign.

The script by Ramis, Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg is a sorry hodgepodge of scrambled history. The village, for example, just happens to be located a short walk from the Tree of Knowledge. The pair is banished after Zed helps himself to one of its golden apples (experiencing not the slightest bump in IQ, for reasons that go unexplained) and embarks on a juvenile journey that involves tripping over new famous figures from the Bible every five or 10 minutes.

You know a comedy’s hopeless when even scenes

featuring Paul Rudd aren’t funny. Moments into their sojourn, the two bump into Cain (David Cross) and Abel (Rudd) by the side of the road. The brothers squabble, a brick-sized stone is brandished and, the next thing you know, Rudd’s skull is turned into a bowl of salsa. Are we having fun yet?

Around the next corner, Abraham (Hank Azaria) is seconds from sacrificing his son Isaac, played by a similarly squandered Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad’s McLovin).

Exactly how do you get Cera and Mintz-Plasse together in a movie produced by Apatow and not have something memorable happen? Against all odds, they manage it.

And we’re off to Sodom, which looks suspiciously like ancient Rome. There Black and Cera run into their village crushes (Oh has a thing for Eema, played by Juno Temple), who desperately require rescuing. Maya and Eema have been kidnapped and sold into slavery, though the script is quickly diverted from this development and devoted instead to a succession of gags and jokes viewers under 12 may find howlingly risqué. It’s Sodom — get it?

A typical sight gag has Cera painted head to toe in gold and forced to massage the preposterously hairy chest

of a mincing high priest (Oliver Platt) with hot oil. Like the rest of the cast, Platt’s a gifted performer whose talents prove insufficient to the task of making what he does here in front of the camera even remotely entertaining.

Numerous performances, in fact, reminded me of the sort of over-the-top mugging Tim Conway and Harvey Korman specialized in each week on “The Carol Burnett Show.”

Audiences’ funny bones may have been tickled by this brand of hammy zaniness back when LBJ was in the White House, but this picture’s made for their grandchildren. At least I think it was. On second thought, I’m not sure I can say with any certainty either why or for whom this movie was made.

Cera’s understated delivery serves him nicely enough, though he frequently appears lost. Nonetheless, he’s responsible for the film’s few touches that provide fleeting pleasure.

The news is bad for Black, however. This cat’s act has had it.

I believe I suggested it had begun to get old about the time Nacho Libre was in theaters. At this point, it’s fallen and can’t get up. Virtually all the picture’s other cast members — from the generic centurions and generic rabble to the generic king (Xander Berkeley) are straight out of an amateur production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Only, as I say, pretty much nothing funny happens.

So what’s happened to Ramis? Maybe his mojo simply wasn’t a good match for Apatow’s. Maybe he needs to stick to playing with others his own age. Maybe he needs to hold off on the herb until after watching the dailies — who can say? He’s been around a long time, however, and this is his first major misstep. I have every confidence he’ll regroup and achieve greatness once again. Here’s a thought: You’re Harold Ramis. You’ve just made the first flop of your career. You want to prove you’ve still got it.

Who you gonna call?

The name Bill Murray comes to mind.

— Rick Kisonak

Goodbye Solo HHHH

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fare warning A garrulous cabbie tries a talking cure on his passenger in Bahrani’s indie.

ummer is when Hollywood pulls out all the stops to get us back indoors. When you’re constantly being offered the biggest explosions, the wildest laughs, the hottest stars and the most state-of-the-art effects, it’s hard not to feel like a supermodel being courted by a billionaire. But for us here in Vermont, summer is also when not-so-commercial independent films trickle into theaters. Often they’re here one week and gone the next, to pop up a month later on DVD. With all the flashy alternatives and fresh-air distractions, taking time to see them on the big screen takes a real effort of will.

But it may be worth it for the last 15 minutes or so of Goodbye Solo, writer-director Ramin Bahrani’s quiet drama that won an international critics’ award at last year’s Venice Film Festival. While the rest of the movie isn’t quite as stunning — is almost painfully low-key, in fact — the ending wouldn’t be as powerful or as visually striking without its long, murky build-up.

Bahrani belongs to the small group of directors who are bringing minimalist, socially conscious realism — all the rage in Europe — to the States. If they have one common theme, it’s people in motion: immigrating, crossing the country in search of work, finding and losing direction. Like last year’s The Visitor, Goodbye Solo focuses on the relationship between a young, optimistic immigrant and a depressed older white guy. Like Wendy and Lucy, it has a dour, uncommunicative figure at its center — someone who insists on being, and remaining, just a stranger passing through.

Here, that stranger is William (Red West), a tough old resident of Winston-Salem, N.C., who regularly calls a cab company to take him to the movies. But he has a bigger trip in mind, and promises $1000 to his driver, the Solo of the title (Souléymane Sy Savané), in exchange for a ride to Blowing Rock, a desolate landmark where winds have been known to blow snow straight up. What about the return trip? Never mind about that, the good ol’ boy barks at his young Senegalese-born cabbie.

Driving Miss Daisy this isn’t. William stubbornly resists the young man’s efforts to cheer him up and draw him out, at one point going so far as to request another driver.

But we can read in his bitter, unchanging demeanor, as Solo can, where that one-way trip is really headed.

Though it’s never stated in so many words, Solo becomes an untutored suicide counselor to someone who refuses to admit he needs one — or needs anything else.

Many scenes are one-sided conversations in which Solo uses his mellow patter to try to break William’s shell — calling him “Big Dog,” speaking a rapid jumble of

standard English, French and hip-hop. Savané makes him immensely likeable — which is good, because the film never moves beyond Solo’s point of view. We learn that Solo has a pregnant, temperamental Mexican wife (Carmen Leyva) and a whip-smart little stepdaughter (Diana Franco Galindo); that he dreams of traveling the world as a flight attendant; that he never wastes an opportunity to flirt with a woman who has a “big booty.” We see that his amiable adaptability — his refusal to be provoked — is his strength. We come to understand why, despite his grouchiness, William lets Solo bunk with him after they lose their respective homes — it’s hard to say no to the guy.

Meanwhile, about William himself we learn … that he likes Hank Williams tunes and used to ride a Hog, and not much else. But maybe that’s all we need to know.

Depression has a million possible causes and contexts, but the upshot is pretty much the same.

And in most movies, a straight shot of life force — which is what Solo offers — is more than enough to cure despair. But Bahrani isn’t interested in making a film that invites the descriptors “feel good” or “life affirming.”

Beautiful and unyielding in equal measures, his ending could occasion some heated post-film debates about what really happened and what it meant.

Given the prevalence of aging, depression and loneliness in our world, the answers matter, too. The Transformers sequel may offer us many things, but it can’t offer that.

— Margot Harrison

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Starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph. (100 min, R. Palace, Savoy) MY SISTER’S KEEPER: Abigail Breslin, Cameron Diaz, Jason Patric and Sofia Vassilieva are featured in this drama about a mother and father who make a controversial decision in an attempt to save the life of their sick daughter. Based on the novel by Jodi Picoult. Costarring Alec Baldwin and Joan Cusack.

Directed by Nick (John Q) Cassavetes. (106 min, PG-13.

Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN: Clearly America hasn’t had enough of Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox cavorting with huge, wisecracking computer graphics.

Michael Bay once again helms this sequel, in which the defeated Decepticons return to Earth for, you know, revenge, and lots of noisy machines transforming into other noisy machines. With Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro and Rainn Wilson. (147 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

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EVERY LITTLE STEPHHH1/2 James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo direct this documentary tribute to the Broadway musical A Chorus Line, spanning the period from its conception four decades ago to auditions for a recent revival. (96 min, PG-13.

Palace; ends Friday) THE HANGOVERHHH1/2 From Old School director Todd Phillips comes this comedy in which a group of friends takes a trip to Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party and winds up losing the groom. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha. (96 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) LAND OF THE LOSTH1/2 Will Ferrell plays a scientist who accidentally sends himself and a couple of sidekicks back in time and faces major prehistoric problems in this riff on the classic television series.

Danny McBride and Anna Friel costar. Brad Silberling directs.

(110 min, PG-13. Majestic, Paramount)

ANGELS & DEMONSH1/2 Tom Hanks loses the goofy hairdo and reprises the role he played in The Da Vinci Code. This time around, he teams up with a sexy Italian scientist to thwart a plot to destroy the Catholic Church. Based on the Dan Brown bestseller. Also starring Ayelet Zurer and Ewan McGregor.

Ron Howard directs. (150 min, PG-13. Big Picture) THE BROTHERS BLOOMHHH1/2 Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo play lifelong con men who set their sights on a lonely heiress for what they believe will be their final job. Rachel Weisz costars. Rian (Brick) Johnson wrote and directed. (109 min, PG-13. Palace, Savoy; ends Friday) EASY VIRTUEHHH Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes are paired in this adaptation of the Noel Coward play set in 1929 and concerning the uproar that ensues when a young man from a staid English family marries a brash American with a scandal or two in her past. Colin Firth and Kristin Scott Thomas costar.

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIANH Ben Stiller finds himself once again facing off against improbably threatening memorabilia in this sequel to the 2006 box office hit. Robin Williams and Owen Wilson once again costar, with Amy Adams. Shawn Levy once again directs. (100 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace) THE PROPOSALHH1/2 Zany rom-com antics galore are guaranteed in the latest from Sandra Bullock. She stars as a high-powered book editor who responds to the prospect of deportation home to Canada by claiming she’s engaged to her put-upon assistant. Ryan Reynolds costars. Anne (27 Dresses) Fletcher directs. (107 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden) STAR TREKHHH The franchise continues to live long and prosper with this prequel to the classic ’60s series, in which Kirk and Spock take their maiden voyage on the U.S.S. Enterprise and clash over that whole human-vs.-Vulcan thing.

Infinitives will be split. J. J. Abrams directs. With John Cho, Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Winona Ryder, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana and, yes, Leonard Nimoy. (122 min, PG-13. Majestic, Sunset) THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3HH1/2 Tony (Man on Fire) Scott reteams with Denzel Washington for this remake of the ’70s thriller about a Manhattan subway dispatcher forced to deal with the hijacking of one of his trains by a criminal mastermind threatening to execute its passengers unless a massive ransom is delivered. With John Travolta, John Turturro, and Luis Guzman. (121 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset) TERMINATOR SALVATION HHH1/2 Christian Bale takes a break from his Batman duties to resurrect this franchise by stepping into the role of John Connor, leader of the human resistance against Skynet and its army of killer machines. Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin and Bryce Dallas Howard also star.

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UPHHHH1/2 The latest from Disney-Pixar offers the story of a 78-year-old balloon salesman who fulfills his longing for adventure by tying thousands of the things to his house and floating all the way to South America. Featuring the voices of Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai and John Ratzenberger. Directed by Pete (Monsters, Inc.) Docter.

(96 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex [in 3-D], Majestic [in 3-D], Marquis, Palace, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) YEAR ONE 1/2H The great Harold Ramis brings us the comic saga of two prehistoric pals who find themselves banished from their village and forced to hunt and gather on their own. Starring Jack Black and Michael Cera. (90 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden)

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Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack and John Goodman star.

(112 min, PG) INKHEARTHH1/2 A young girl and her father run into trouble when they find they have the power to bring literary characters to life in this fantasy based on the novel by Cornelia Funke. Brendan Fraser and Eliza Hope star. Iain (K-Pax) Softley directs. (105 min, PG) THE PINK PANTHER 2HH Norwegian filmmaker Harald Zwart has made some of the lamest movies in the annals of American cinema: Agent Cody Banks and One Night at McCool’s, for example. He promises to continue the tradition with this follow-up to the critically savaged 2006 remake. Steve Martin, Jean Reno and Alfred Molina are squand — I mean, star. (92 min, PG) WALTZ WITH BASHIRHHHHH Proving to any remaining skeptics that cartoons are not always for kids, Israeli director Ari Folman presents his own and others’ troubled memories of serving in the first Lebanon War in animated form. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. With Ron Ben-Yishai, Ronny Dayag and Folman. (87 min, R) m

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<movietimes> BIG PICTURE THEATER Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8994.

wednesday 24 — sunday 28 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2 (except Wed), 5, 8. The Hangover 2 & 6 (except Wed). Up 4.

Angels & Demons 8:30.

See www.bigpicturetheater.info.

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

wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:50, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15.

Year One 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9. The Hangover 1:20, 3:40, 7, 9. Up 1, 3:30, 6:40, 8:30. friday 26 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:50, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. The Hangover 1:20, 3:40, 7, 9:15. Year One 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:15. Up 1, 3:30, 6:40, 8:30.

Times subject to change. See www. bijou4.com.

CAPITOL SHOWPLACE

93 State Street, Montpelier, 229-0343. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 1:15, 6:15, 9. The Proposal 1:30, 6:30, 9. Up 1:30, 6:30, 9. The Hangover 6:30, 9. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 1:30, 6:30, 9. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 1:30. friday 26 — tuesday 30 *My Sister’s Keeper 1:30, 6:30, 9. *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 1:15, 6:15, 9. The Proposal 1:30, 6:30, 9. Up 1:30, 6:30, 9. The Hangover 6:30, 9. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 1:30.

See www.fgbtheaters.com.

ESSEX CINEMA

Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rt. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:30, 1:15, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:45, 9:30. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. The Hangover 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30. The Proposal 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:55. Up (in 3-D) 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15. Year One 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30. friday 26 — tuesday 30 *My Sister’s Keeper 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:30, 1:15, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:45, 9:30. The Hangover 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30.

The Proposal 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:55. Up (in 3-D) 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15. Year One 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:30.

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Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:20, 1:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:45, 9, 9:45. The Proposal 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:20. Year One 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:30. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40. The Hangover 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50.

Land of the Lost 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:10. Up (in 3-D) 1, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 12:40, 3:10, 6:20, 8:40. Star Trek 12:30, 3:20, 6:10. friday 26 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:20, 1:20, 3:30, 4:30, 6:40, 7:45, 9, 9:45. *My Sister’s Keeper 12:50, 3:40, 6:45, 9:10. The Proposal 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:20. Year One 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:30. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:40.

The Hangover 1:40, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50. Land of the Lost 3:10, 8:40.

Up (in 3-D) 1, 3:50, 6:30, 8:50.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 12:40, 6:20. Star Trek 12:30, 3:20, 6:10.

Times subject to change. See www. majestic10.com.

MARQUIS THEATER

friday 26 — tuesday 30 *Away We Go 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:20. *My Sister’s Keeper 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:10. *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12, 1:30, 3:10, 4:45, 6:20, 8, 9:30. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 1:15, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15. The Hangover 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:05, 9:25. The Proposal 1, 3:40, 6:45, 9:20. Up 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:05. Year One 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:30.

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Route 7 North, St. Albans, 524-1148. wednesday 24 — tuesday 30 Schedule not available at press time.

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Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841. wednesday 24 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 3, 6, 9. Up 3, 5:15. The Hangover 7:30, 9:30.

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College Street, Burlington, 864-3456. wednesday 24 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20. Easy Virtue 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:15. Year One 1:15, 3:50, 7:15, 9:35. The Proposal 1:05, 3:20, 7:05, 9:25. The Hangover 1:10, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 1, 3:40, 7, 9:40.

Times subject to change. See www. merrilltheatres.net.

PALACE CINEMA 9

Fayette Road, South Burlington, 864-5610. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12, 1:30, 3:10, 4:45, 6:20, 8, 9:30. Every Little Step 3:45, 6:30.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1:15, 3:55, 6:50, 9:15.

The Brothers Bloom 1:05, 8:40. The Hangover 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. The Proposal 10:30 a.m. (Thu), 1, 3:40, 6:45, 9:20. Up 12:15, 2:25, 4:40, 6:55, 9:05. Year One 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:30.

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Main Street, Montpelier, 229-0509. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 The Brothers Bloom 6:30, 8:40.

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STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.

wednesday 24 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2:30 (Wed-Sun), 6:30, 9:10.

The Hangover 2:30 (Wed-Sun), 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9:10. Up 2:30 (WedSun), 7. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 4:40 (Sat & Sun), 9:10.

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Porters Point Rd. Colchester, 862-1800. wednesday 24 — tuesday 30 *Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen & Star Trek. The Hangover & Terminator Salvation. Year One & The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. Up & The Proposal.

First shows start at dusk. See sunsetdrivein.com.

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That choice may be tricky, but it’s nothing compared with what restaurateurs go through when trying to select to-go containers. From eaters who want to chow a steaming burger and fries on a sunny park bench to those who couldn’t finish their sautéed sea scallops, nearly everybody gets food “wrapped up” at some point. And eco-conscious diners judge restaurants on their packaging. But when options include Styrofoam, aluminum, corn, bamboo and recyclable plastic, the decision is anything but easy.

At Handy’s Lunch in Burlington, a neighborhood diner, owner Earl Handy keeps customers happy with meaty “Texas” chili dogs and pancakes. When they’re ordered to go, he packs ’em in Styrofoam.

“Our foam container has a recyclable triangle on it,” he points out. But that’s not the reason he chose them, and the Chittenden Solid Waste District doesn’t accept them. “Bottom line, it’s cheap,” Handy concedes.

He conjectures that buying lunch in Burlington can easily cost $15, and he’s proud that his customers can get a hot, hearty meal for less.

“You can come here and get an $8.75 takeout lunch, because I’m not paying $1 per container,” Handy says. Plus, he suggests, inexpensive paper containers “are not going to hold up” to French fries and juicy toppings.

Foam aside, the father of twins is thinking about the environment. “Would I like to go more green? Absolutely,” Handy says. “Conserving gas, electricity and water is how I try to do it.” He says he’s happy to fill a travel mug with coffee for the same price, even if it’s bigger than his largest paper cup. And, by serving lunch in reusable plastic baskets lined with paper rather than on porcelain plates, he’s running the dishwasher less.

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packaging had time to sit down with him to “go through the basic economics of what it takes” to run a restaurant.

Handy, too, notes: “You have to care about the environment … but there’s also a point where you have to do what’s economically right for your business.”

At some restaurants, it’s about more than balancing economics with eco-friendliness.

At the upscale Pitcher Inn in Warren, for example, General Manager Ari Sadri says packaging options are limited by the restaurant’s off-the-beaten-track location: “To be honest with you, so much depends on what we’re able to get through our purveyors.”

For this reason, the inn uses functional aluminum containers with foil tops that are roomy

Need a spoon with that? Their to-go utensils are formed from potato starch.

The switch, a cooperative effort of the inn and the New England Culinary Institute, happened nearly two years ago as The Essex began pursuing green certification. “We probably don’t advertise it as much as we should,” Benjamin says, noting that even the “little sauce ramekins are biodegradable.”

Claire’s Restaurant in Hardwick is also leaning green, but its first choice for takeout packaging came with an unusual kind of “sticker shock.” “We started off by using switchgrass and something else that’s completely biodegradable,” ChefPartner Steven Obranovich recalls.

“The boxes arrived and said they were from China.” Not the best

We absorb the cost of [Greenware]. We feel like we’re doing the right thing.

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and easily stackable. “I’d love to say we have a beautiful, fancy container,” Sadri says. “There are all of these esoteric considerations. Availability is a big one.”

Given the romantic setting and classy service of Burlington’s Trattoria Delia, a surprising amount of pasta and fritti misti heads out its door. “People will do takeout from here and have dinner on their boats,” says coowner Lori Delia. When “The Sopranos” was still running new episodes, she recalls, “at the end of the season, you’d see this influx of people doing takeout.”

When they do, their goods are packed in the same foil containers used at The Pitcher Inn. Big orders are piled in reusable brown grocery bags stamped with the restaurant’s name. “It’s very simple. It’s very understated,” Delia says.

Although she and husband Tom have done cost comparisons on different styles of containers made of different materials, they haven’t been persuaded to change theirs. “It’s an interesting dilemma,” Delia says. “We stay with what we have because it works.”

For one thing, foil containers can safely sit under lamps to keep food hot until customers arrive to pick it up. They’re also easily stackable, are unlikely to leak or spill, and can be placed in the oven.

Places that don’t do much takeout have other options.

Food and Beverage Director Chris Benjamin at Butler’s at The Essex says sated diners are sent off with their leftovers in eco-friendly bamboo containers.

option for a place that prides itself on supporting local ag.

When the China-made containers run out, Claire’s will use a paperboard version endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association. But Obranovich acknowledges an even more sustainable possibility that many forget: containers from home. If he were to glance from his open kitchen and see a customer scraping leftovers into a Pyrex container, he would “applaud them,” the chef says.

“The servers would be incredibly jazzed,” he adds.

Chef Brock Miller of Burlington’s Tilley’s, a member of the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership, feels the same way. “We would completely encourage that,” he says of the BYO possibility, then notes that the restaurant has taken numerous “green” steps of late. In addition to using lemon juice as a de-limer instead of toxic and expensive chemicals, switching to energy-efficient lighting, and starting a robust composting program, Tilley’s uses corn-based, compostable and biodegradable takeout containers. “Every day we learn about some new product or a new way of doing things to save water and energy,” Miller says.

At Claire’s and Tilley’s, the customer container option is a well-received hypothetical, but at Magnolia Bistro in downtown Burlington, it’s a reality. “We have a few customers who bring in a Tupperware and request we fill it,” says co-owner Shannon Reilly. “Reducing and reusing is something we’re big on.”

Luckily, that’s A-OK with Vermont Department of Health Restaurant Inspector Al Burns.

“Our regulations don’t spell out that it has to be a certain kind of container,” he notes. Provided that nothing in the restaurant “becomes contaminated” through contact with a dish of unknown cleanliness — “Some people’s idea of washing is to rinse something with cold water,” Burns notes with a shudder — items from home are fair game.

Reilly and partner July Sanders have another clever way of reducing the number of containers they send out their door. When folks who work in or near Magnolia’s building get a garbanzo burger or steak sandwich to go, they’re offered a real plate. “They can take it up to the office and eat at their leisure.

That’s worked for us,” Reilly says.

“We haven’t noticed our dishes thinning out or anything.”

When Magnolia does pack up items to go, they’re placed in compostable Greenware, which is made from plant-based resin.

One drawback? The containers aren’t designed to break down in a backyard compost bin.

According to the line’s maker, Fabri-Kal, they’re meant for “actively managed municipal or industrial facilities” such as the Intervale or Vermont Compost Company.

Reilly says he chose not to use recyclable plastic — cheaper than his containers, but more eco-friendly than Styrofoam — because doing so would help support the oil industry. “We absorb the cost of [Greenware].

We feel like we’re doing the right thing,” he says.

And those eco-friendly containers aren’t nearly as pricey as some other restaurateurs seem to believe. Most of them guessed that switching containers would cost an extra 70 cents to $1 per piece. Magnolia’s largest boxes, at 9 by 9 inches, are 23 cents each — nearly double the cost of Styrofoam, true, but well below the estimate.

Gung-ho Reilly suggests that eateries can make green containers more affordable by reducing other costs. “Composting is less expensive than trash removal and recycling, so if you can get a functioning composting and recycling program, it saves you on your trash bill, which leaves you money to spend a little more on your containers,” he suggests.

Consumers who do a disdainful double-take when they see Styrofoam may need to ask themselves some tough questions: Are they willing to soak up slightly higher food costs so restaurants can afford the good stuff? Is sending each container to its proper resting place worth the trouble? Given our concerns about soil quality, water use and global warming, this conversation is certain to heat up. m

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Bar Back THE “ANTIDOTE” TO A BORING NIGHT?

After closing in late April in its original location on the corner of Main and Green streets, Bar Antidote in Vergennes has reopened in a larger spot down the road. Thanks to lots of help from friends and family in the community, says owner Harper Michaels, “It’s a completely renovated space.”

With the capacity to serve about 60 customers and a plan to develop a beer garden in the backyard, it was logical to expand the hours and the fare. “We saw a lot of wiggle room in Vergennes where we could fit in,” Michaels explains. Along with snacky late-night eats and his signature cocktails — such as lychee martinis, Cosmos and a lemon-vodka drink called “The Daisy” — the spot offers lunch and dinner every day but Tuesday.

“We’re serving a full menu, creative American pub fare,” Michaels says. “We’re trying to keep it inexpensive and imaginative at the same time.”

To that end, he hired Ian Huizenga, former executive chef of the Storm Café in Middlebury, to run the kitchen. Originally from Monkton, Huizenga took jobs “up and down the Eastern seaboard” before settling down to cook in his own community. He hopes to “get people going out and eating again” with fresh versions of classic dishes along with a few of his own creations. The current menu, which will be expanding soon, includes wings, fries and a burger, plus steak frites with a cherry-bourbon glaze and slow-roasted ribs in house-made barbecue sauce.

“I’m trying to keep things creative, lively and fun,” Huizenga says, noting that once the dust has settled he’ll offer some exciting specials and start whipping up weekend brunch. The ultimate goal: “We’re trying to make it a community center for the Vergennes community and the area.”

Virtuous Vodka LOCAL, ORGANIC DISTILLERY HAS TWO NEW OPTIONS

Bars aren’t hurting for a variety of vodkas — the stuff runs the gamut from cheap to costly and comes flavored with everything from huckleberries to black pepper to bacon (really). But around here, new organic lemon and orange versions made by Green Mountain Distillers in Stowe are knocking competitors off the shelves — or so says company co-owner Tim Danahy. “The reception has been incredible. People are dumping their Absolut Citron and Stoli Ohranj,” he boasts.

What prompted the company to add flavorings to its quadruple-distilled Sunshine Vodka? “When we were tasting [flavored] vodkas, we thought a lot of them had an artificial taste,” Danahy recalls.

“It took us a year to get the formula down. It definitely tastes like real lemons and oranges.”

Numerous Stowe restaurants, such as Piecasso and the eateries at Trapp Family Lodge and Stowe Mountain Resort, have picked up the new fruity vodkas. Soon Danahy expects to see ’em in the Queen City. “It’s hard in Burlington because there’s so much absentee ownership,” he says, and explains that a restaurant’s local staffers may not be the ones choosing its booze. So far, he and business partner Harold Faircloth III have had good luck at the Vermont Pub & Brewery, Leunig’s and Halvorson’s.

To showcase its three vodkas, GMD has changed its packaging: The spiffy new bottles combine etching with paper labels printed in soy ink on recycled

paper. Similarly, the company’s website is getting a long-overdue overhaul. One current problem? The page labeled “Whiskey” is blank.

But perhaps that’s by design. “We try to forget it’s there,” says Danahy of GMD’s whiskeys, which are barrel aging in a back room. “Our first batches are 4 years old now … We just sampled them a month and a half ago and they’re phenomenal. The original ones we did are Irish single malts.” But the plan is to wait three more years before putting the hooch on the market. “Every time we’re strapped for cash, we walk back and look at them,” Danahy says, laughing.

For now, fans can look forward to a cranberry vodka that GMD hopes to release around the holidays, and to a bracing new gin. When will it be available? Danahy’s not sure: “We’re working on a recipe, but we don’t do anything until we’re totally satisfied,” he says.

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Ellen Ecker Ogden of Manchester Village, founder of the Cook’s Garden seed catalogue and former member of the Vermont Cheese Council, has been writing for a while — she has a gardening book coming up from publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang. But a new food magazine, Vermont Field to Table, is giving her a chance to explore the other side of the process.

“It’s my first job as an editor,” she explains.

“I’ve been involved in the Vermont food scene for 30 years. Being able to tap into the network of people I really know and respect and bringing their voices together is exciting for me.”

Each free quarterly issue will coalesce around a single Vermont-agriculture-related theme chosen by Ogden. The first one, a 52-pager that hits streets in July, focuses on greens. “It’s the ‘salad bowl issue,’” Ogden says. “If Vermont had a signature food it would probably be greens … it has such a perfect climate for growing [them].”

The pages will include pieces by Jared and Heather McDermott, owners of Vermont Herb & Salad Company, and Matt Hastings, chef at American Flatbread Burlington Hearth. Of Hastings, Ogden says, “He’s going to write about what it’s like to be a chef and receive vegetables from farmers. How he educates staff [about local ingredients] and comes up with a menu.”

Wanna know what to put on those greens? The “Rate It” column, in which foods are evaluated by a taster, will deal with the plethora of locally made salad dressings. “I think we have more salad dressing companies than any other state per capita,” Ogden guesses.

As she prepares for an initial print run of 25,000, Ogden says she’s not concerned about competition from more established area food mags such as Edible Green Mountains and Local Banquet.

Her writers are under 35, she points out, and her target audience is into “food for real people, not so much into the high-end white tablecloth. As far as I’m concerned,” Ogden continues, “there’s no such thing as competition when it comes to local publications writing about food. We’re trying to figure out what the gaps are that we can fill in. We want to get at the ground level rather than skimming the surface; we want the behind the scenes.”

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But if we’re honest with ourselves, most of us can cop to the charge of being solitary eaters — at least until we have mouths to feed besides our own. Often it’s just more practical to heat up leftovers or grab a sandwich than it is to plan a meal with other people. Busy schedules draw family members apart at mealtimes — sometimes even parents and kids. Whatever the reason, many of us no longer take our meals with others.

Before human interaction became so compartmentalized and sanitized, eating was a cooperative endeavor. Breaking bread with friends and extended family was the norm, and for single people or those far from home, sharing a table with strangers wasn’t as odd as it would seem today.

Many families are making a conscious effort to get back to the model of eating together. But collective dining on a larger scale isn’t dead, either. Not surprisingly, Vermont offers no shortage of community dinners, ranging from the free to the fancy and encompassing everything in between. In church basements and school gymnasiums, community centers and white-tablecloth restaurants, people are eating together, building or restoring feelings of community and neighborhood that have in many places been largely forgotten.

In Burlington, the most successful of such public meals is the

Old North End community dinner in the McClure Multigenerational Center, hosted by long-time community activist Janet Hicks.

On the second Thursday of every month for the past 11 years, she has cooked a free meal for as many as 70 people, though the average number is somewhere around 40.

Getting in touch with Hicks to talk about her community activism through food is like shooting a moving target. With her various social justice projects, she’s a busy woman. Her voicemail is full, and

neighborhood organizing. Neighbors were able to meet in a neutral setting and often mobilize on issues such as vandalism and noise in their community. That’s the ultimate goal of community dinners, Giannoni says.

“It’s easier for people to organize if they already know each other,” she says. “The dinners bring people together to get to know each other in a positive way.”

That’s what Hicks has accomplished in the Old North End, where her dinners attract everyone from privileged college students

For the main course, Nooney served up Misty Knoll chicken on top of a heap of mashed potatoes with spring garlic and fresh peas picked that morning from the new Sugarbush garden across from the Gate House Lodge. she’s hard to track down, as she’s often out gathering food for the dinner.

For each monthly meal, Hicks travels to area grocery stores and picks up food that is past its sell-by date but still safe to eat.

Then she heads for the Intervale to get discounted or gleaned produce. She pays for the meals with donations and, often, her own money.

Sarah Giannoni, an AmeriCorps program assistant at the Community and Economic Development Office, says she saw the fruits of Hicks’ labor when she was involved in

to low-income seniors. “It’s pretty amazing that she does it,” Giannoni says.”

Hicks recognized early on that food is the best way to attract people to a community meeting, Giannoni notes. The dinners were born from that understanding. Each meal is followed by a meeting of the Neighborhood Planning Assembly.

Not many people stay for the nuts-and-bolts talk, she concedes, but at least they know it’s happening and can choose to let their voices be heard.

While there are other free community dinners like Hicks’, they

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“You have to get the hang of it. You have to get the amounts right,” she says.

The diners, who ranged in age from mid-twenties to well past retirement, disc alk of the recent elections in Iran also filled the large dining room.

Clara Bond and her husband, Peter Carlough, normally eat at each community supper. They generally don’t stay long; they are news junkies and have to get back to their unit to watch the evening’s broadcasts. The couple never anticipated liking the meals as much as they do.

“I didn’t expect I would come to all the meals,” Bond says. “I sort of like my own company, but it beats cooking.”

Every Sunday, Burlington Cohousing hosts a community potluck to which people from outside the development are expressly invited. They’ve posted announcements on Front Porch Forum, but to date only a few people have attended. This surprises resident Joan Knight. For her, the dinner is the best deal going. “I think the meals are remarkably inexpensive for what you get,” she says.

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are less about building community than about meeting an essential need for people who are food insecure. The Salvation Army and the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf host regular free meals, as do other local churches and nonprofits.

Hicks’ dinners are monthly; for most people, especially apartment or condo dwellers, dinner with neighbors is an even rarer occurrence.

It’s a different story at Burlington Cohousing East Village, which holds a community dinner in its ground-floor common area every even-numbered night to build on its sense of togetherness.

Since its East Avenue development was completed in 2007, the community of 60 has been eating together. The dinner isn’t mandatory for residents, but for $4 a person, it’s the best dinner deal in town. And it’s open to anyone. People interested in buying one of the East Avenue units are required to join the residents for at least three of these meals to see what this particular intentional community is like.

As a part of the cohousing model, residents must agree to serve on various committees, such as cleaning, gardening and cooking.

The cooking committee takes care of planning the meals and making sure special food restrictions, such

Gerry Nooney, the resort’s jocular culinary maestro, showcasing local produce, protein and beverages. For $35, diners get all food and drink, plus a talk by a local food authority.

The event is spun off from similar community dinners the resort hosted during the winter at Allyn’s Lodge.

The most recent dinner featured an appetizer of three different flatbreads with Vermont cheeses and a salad of local spinach, a breaded poached egg, local bacon and local parsnips. For the main course, Nooney served up Misty Knoll chicken on top of a heap of mashed potatoes with spring garlic and fresh peas picked that morning from the new Sugarbush garden across from the Gate House Lodge.

The meal was served with a spicy white Traminette from East Shore Vineyard in Grand Isle and Weiss-K, a German-style wheat bier from the valley’s own nanobrewery, Lawson’s Finest Liquids. The fresh strawberry dessert was paired with Lawson’s Maple Trippel, which brewer Sean Lawson crafts by substituting maple sap for water in the brewing process.

The diners were mostly middleaged Sugarbush regulars, with a few out-of-towners thrown in the mix.

The resort’s owner, Win Smith, sat at one end of the long table, which

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On a recent evening, about 30 people gathered to eat chef Fiona Patterson’s salad Niçoise and spicy carrot soup — a last-minute addition that Patterson whipped up because of the cold, rainy weather.

A soft-spoken social worker and grandmother, Patterson prefers

At some community dinners, the focus is less on building a sense of neighborly communion than on building an appreciation of the local agricultural bounty. For the past year, Burlington’s Penny Cluse Café has been hosting monthly family-style dinners that spotlight different area growers. More recently, Timbers Restaurant at Sugarbush in Warren began offering localvore community dinners to draw attention to the agriculture of the Mad River Valley.

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During the dinner, David Thurlow, director of foundation and corporation support for the Vermont Foodbank, spoke about the increasing need for charitable food donations. He briefed diners on the state of hunger in Vermont as well as on the organization’s newest acquisition, Kingsbury Farm, which will provide nearly 150,000 pounds of food to hungry Vermonters.

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Taken Away Seven Days talks Stephen King, death and Nebraska with Slaid Cleaves

By Dan Bolles

Not all the good guys wear hats.

— Stephen King

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he preceding quote is not from The Stand, Carrie, Salem’s Lot or any other of the American horror novelist’s roughly 734 novels, novellas and short stories. Rather, those words come from a rather unlikely source: the liner notes of Austin, Texas, songwriter Slaid Cleaves’ latest album, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away.

The follow-up to Wishbones — which most consider to be the Maine-born singer’s breakthrough effort — Everything You Love was

Slaid Cleaves performs this Saturday, June 27, at MountainFolk in Tunbridge, 7:30 p.m. $15/20. http//:mountainfolk.org

a full five years in the making.

But as King himself would no doubt attest, it was more than worth the wait.

As its title suggests, the record is an often solemn affair, primarily dealing with themes of life, loss and, of course, death. Cleaves took significant inspiration from tombstone inscriptions found in a graveyard near his Austin home.

But his latest never feels unduly morose or saddled by such weighty subject matter. Like the man who penned what is essentially the album’s foreward, Slaid Cleaves is a master storyteller. And he approaches even the most funereal tales with uncommon grace, insight and unwavering honesty.

In advance of his upcoming performance in Tunbridge, Seven Days recently spoke with Cleaves by phone from his home in Austin.

SEVEN DAYS: So, I have to ask, how did you get Stephen King to write the liner notes for the new album?

SLAID CLEAVES: It was just a very cute little stroke of luck.

He had heard me on XM Radio, about five years ago, when the Wishbones record came out, and became a fan. He showed up at a festival in Maine in 2004 and came to the CD booth and introduced … well, he didn’t have to introduce himself. He bought a couple of CDs and told us how much of a fan he was and was very gracious. Just before he left he said, “You know. If you ever want liner notes, give me a call.”

And he dropped his email on us, and five years later, I took him up on it. He put that thing together in a flash.

SD: That’s awesome. And

it’s kind of morbidly appropriate, given the running themes of death and loss throughout the album, no?

SC: Yeah! It’s, um … I never thought of my music as having a lot to do with Stephen King.

But it does kind of make sense, doesn’t it?

SD: I think so. Now, are you as big a fan of him as he seems to be of you?

SC: [Chuckling] My wife is a super fan. And I’ve actually never read any of his stuff. I’m more of an egghead pseudo-intellectual, trying to get through War and Peace and stuff like that. Not so much Stephen King. But someday I’ll read some.

SD: Right on. Not to pound the morbidity angle into the ground, but I was curious

about the cemetery by your house. That played a big part in creating the album, right?

SC: Yeah. It sure did. I started jogging in that cemetery about two years ago and the tombstones would catch my eye. Interesting names. And interesting stories sort of between the lines, when you look at birth dates and death dates and sort of line stuff up. It’s just an interesting way to sort of think about the history of your community, just to walk through the cemetery.

SD: And you took engravings from headstones and used them in lyrics.

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Pixies tunes. Got it? Good. Slated to appear are Osage Orange, Brett hughes, Les Voleurs des Couers, members of the Dwellers, Moustache Ride and Workingman’s Army. And it gets better.

Also on tap is — drum roll, please — you! Maybe. The word from Osage front man Nick Gorgeous is that anyone and everyone who wants to can show up, plug in and get their Velouria on. (Note to prospective performers: Please don’t everyone plan on playing “Velouria.”)

This just in: Reggae Fest is not, repeat NOT canceled.

Oops, hold on a sec … yes, yes, it is. Sorry, folks. Pack up the bongs, funny hats and move alo … wait. What? It’s back on?

Just what in the name of Jah is going on around here?

No doubt you’ve heard some variation of this head-spinning information, misinformation, disinformation and otherwise weedy speculation circulating the ever-active local rumor mill of late. One day Reggae Fest is canceled. The next day it isn’t. Then it’s back on again.

Then it’s not. It’s enough to make a guy swear off reggae for good … again. But fear not, dreadheads. Seven Days is here to set the record straight once and for all. And maybe even shed a little light on the cause of all that rampant mellow harshing. tRANSMIttENS Here’s the deal: There were two reggae fests scheduled to happen in the area in June. One of them, the Vermont Roots Reggae Festival slated for the Burlington Waterfront last Saturday, was, in fact, canceled, reportedly due to some issues with Burlington Parks & Rec that in no way involved disc golf.

Imagine that.

The second, Rise Up Vermont Roots and Culture Festival slated for this weekend is — as of this filing — on. Repeat after me: Reggae Fest is on. Got it?

Now that we’ve cleared that up, maybe we should, oh, I don’t know, talk about the fest itself?

The three-day throwdown begins this Friday, June 26, and will take place on 1500 acres of protected national forest in beautiful Washington, Vt. The fest’s monster lineup features the legendary likes of Don Carlos, Anthony B, Everton Blender, Queen Omega and Ras Iba, as well as Senegalese kora player Youssoupha Sidibe and regional acts Black Rebel and Jah N I. Also, the $75 all-weekend ticket includes camping — leave your dogs and your glass bottles at home, though.

So, that’s that. For more info about tickets, camping and the complete list of artists gettin’ irie this weekend, visit www.riseupvt.com.

IDENtItY CRISIS Speaking of The Monkey House, perhaps you looked at the club’s June calendar, saw this Sunday’s show with Let’s Whisper and transmittens and thought, “Are you effing kidding me? Another Smittens side project? Do these folks sleep? And if not, how do they stay so damned cute and cheery? Yow!” Well, that’s what I thought, anyway.

It’s an honest mistake to make. As most savvy locals know, Let’s Whisper is the nifty bedroom pop duo of Colin Clary and Dana Kaplan, both of The Smittens. So it’s not much of a reach to think that Transmittens are some sort of new Smittenly offshoot, right? Right.

Actually, no.

Well, sort of.

As it turns out, Transmittens are a boy-girl duo from Lawrence, Kan. And from a purely literal standpoint they are in no way related to our local indie-pop sensations — though the bands do share a label, WeePop! Records.

However, it’s fair to say they’re kindred spirits, if not exactly kin. Fans of The Smittens and/or Let’s Whisper will dig on Transmittens’ bubblegummy electro fare. And there are certainly indie-licious parallels among all three bands. Much like The Smittens, Transmittens mask just the slightest hint of Gremlin-y, churlish deviousness behind their cuddly, Gizmo-like exterior.

And, yes, I rewatched Gremlins recently.

So, Transmittens are not a Smittens side project. But I’m guessing those with a taste for twee will love them just the same.

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Moving on, Muddy Waters has been quite the live music hotspot of late. Last Thursday, Burette Douglas of the Cush, Lowell thompson and Ryan Ober played a “Triple Threat Round Robin.” Then, on Saturday, The Cush played a duet set with opening support from Ryan Power. The hit parade continues this Friday — cuz there’s not enough good stuff happening that night, apparently — with Burlington’s artrock royalty Swale. According to booking dude/barista/Jazz Guy Max Schwartz, the java joint is just getting started on the live local music front. So expect more good stuff on the horizon.

Checking in on our friends in Montpelier, Langdon Street Café has a pretty killer weekend of acoustic music lined up. Friday it’s the Crunchy Western Boys and the Charlie Messing Duo (see the spotlight on page 12B). But it’s the Saturday night show I really want to draw your attention to, as Doug Perkins, Gordon Stone, Patrick Ross and Mike Santaosusso light up the stage and wax a chump like a candle. And, yes, I just used a Vanilla Ice lyric to pimp a local bluegrass supergroup. I’m that good.

Speaking of Montpelier, if you missed Myra Flynn’s CD release at FlynnSpace last weekend, you can catch the Golden Dome release this Saturday at the Black Door Bar and Bistro.

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242 main: Broken Chords Can Sing Friendly On-site Computer Support a Little, danny devita, a Breath Beyond Broken (hardcore), 7 p.m., $7. AA. BaCkSTage PuB: karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

BreakwaTer Café: mr. french (rock), Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.

6 Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam. p.m., Free.

Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.

CLuB meTronome: 2 a.m. Club Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam. (funk), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

S top!

Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam. frannY o’S: Smokin’ gun (rock), 9:30 Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam. p.m., Free.

Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam. green room: dJ fattie B (hip-hop), Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.

10 p.m., Free.

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HigHer ground SHowCaSe Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.Spam.

Lounge: Lundapalooza with funkwagon, wagan, dJ Question (rock, funk), 7:30 p.m., $10/15. AA.

Friendly On-site Computer Support

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new york dolls

black joe lewis & the honeybears WED, 6/24 $5 ADv $5 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30pM

northern exposure

lowest of tides, dreary lane, theravada

TUE, 7/14 $10 ADv $12 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8pM 95 TRIpLE x WELCOMES

thriving ivory pilot speed

TUE, 7/14 $44 ADv $47 DOS | GATES 6, SHOW 7:00pM 104.7 THE pOINT AND BEN & jERRy’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN

jackson browne

at shelburne museum

FRI, 6/26 $10 ADv $15 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30pM THE LUND FAMILy CENTER pRESENTS

WED, 7/15 $24 ADv $26 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9pM 104.7 THE pOINT WELCOMES

SAT, 6/27 FREE EvENT! | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8pM ADvANCE MUSIC pRESENTS

WED, 7/15 $5 ADv $5 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30pM

lundapalooza toots & the funkwagon , wagan, dj question maytals northern exposure

threatened, professor chaos, the last two sharks, musicspeak, odus budd FRI, 7/17 | GATES 4:30 SHOW 5:30 tricky monk & the ding dings

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FRI, 7/3 $5 ADv $10 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8pM

Five Corners Essex Junction

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first friday bob dylan, john djs precious & llu mellencamp & willie nelson king sunny the wiyos at champlain valley expo ade & his african beats movement of the people broken lizard feat. stars & creators of super northern troopers, beerfest & club dread exposure rail, stacked, myra flynn band, learn to swim SWISS && DESSERT DESSERT FONDUE FONDUE third saturday SWISS STEAK FRITES FRITES STEAK dance party dj alan perry SWEET & SAVORY CREPES SWEET & SAVORY CREPES back Saturday door 12/28: slam Blue Fox township boys like girls Friday 01/04: TUE, 7/7 $17 ADv $20 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30pM CUMBANCHA & HALOGEN RECORDS WELCOMES

WED 6/24 7pm eaGle Country 97.5 preSentS

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ThU 6/25 7pm

WED, 7/8 $5 ADv $5 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30pM

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Grand Slam Baseball Beer Burly Irish Ale Forbidden Fruit Spuyte Duyuil Beetlejuice!

Dogbite Bitter Bombay Grab IPA Ambergris B Rauchbier Handsome Mick’s Smoked Stout

“Beer is proof that God loves us.”

- Ben Franklin

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SAT, 7/18 $7 ADv $10 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 8:30pM CAN’T WE ALL jUST “CHER”?

(All shows start at 9:00)

wed 6/24: dale & darcy *2:00-5:30pm Saturday 12/28:

SAT 6/27 9pm

the Jimmy t eXperienCe

(Bluegrass/Folk)

Blue Fox

Thu 6/25: The Medicinals Friday 01/04: (Bluegrass)

SUN 6/28 6pm

pine Street Jazz w/ with SuSan Squier

First Friday Art Hop fri 6/26: evan Event” Crandle & “Post-Walk the Too hot To handle Saturday 01/05:

saT 6/27: Poor howard stith Jenny Schneider & Friends (Acoustic Blues)

TUE 6/30 7pm

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SUN, 7/19 $19.99 ADv $19.99 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30pM MTvU pRESENTS

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Saturday 01/05: at waterfront park

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MON, 7/13 $10 ADv $12 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30

WED, 7/22 $5 ADv $5 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30pM

the lonestar chain, river city rebels

rockfish, ampersand, the decoys, jessica prouty band

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Jenny Schneider & Friendsshowcase xiii

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FRI

FRI.26 << 11B JP’s PuB: Dave Harrison’s starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

LINCOLN INN TAVERN: The growlers (blues), 6 p.m., Free. grippo Funk Band, 9:30 p.m., Free.

THE MONKEy HOusE: DJ Hector Cobeo (salsa), 9 p.m., $3/5. 18+.

MuDDy WATERs: swale (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

NECTAR’s: Myra Flynn (neo-soul), 5:30 p.m., Free. seth yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Blues for Breakfast (Grateful Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5.

NIgHTCRAWLERs: Mind Trap (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

PARIMA ACOusTIC LOuNgE: Joe Adler & Friends, Bear Connelly (Americana), 9 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Ben Balivet (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Julie Winn (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., Free. sore Eros (rock), 10 p.m., Free. Villanelles (indie-rock), 11 p.m., Free. Neon Magus (experimental), 11:45 p.m., Free.

RAsPuTIN’s: Top Hat Danceteria (DJ), 10 p.m., $3.

RED squARE: Me & you with Brett Hughes and Marie Claire (cosmorural), 6 p.m., Free. Hi8us (rock), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

Rí Rá IRIsH PuB: supersounds DJ, 10 p.m., Free.

THE sKINNy PANCAKE: Evan Crandle & The Too Hot to Handle (funk), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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:: central BLACK DOOR BAR & BIsTRO: yanks in the Attic (Irish), 9:30 p.m., $5.

CHARLIE O’s: starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 10 p.m., Free. gusTO’s: Area 51 (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

LANgDON sTREET CAFé: Charlie Messing Duo (folk), 8:30 p.m., Donations. Crunchy Western Boys (bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

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be both smooth and crunchy? Dichotomous though it seems, in the case

which we imagine to be something along the lines of American Idol, but,

of New Hampshire’s Crunchy

well, crunchier. Gearing up for the big throwdown, the Boys host a hoedown

51 MAIN: Xander Naylor Trio (experimental-jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free.

THE ART HOusE: Dangerbird, Paper Castles (indie-folk), 8:30 p.m., $8.

BRIsTOL BAKERy AND CAFé: Michael Chorney (acoustic), 8 p.m., Free.

Western Boys, the answer is

a resounding “yes.” And we’re not the only ones who think so. Oregon’s

— or is it a hootenanny? — at Montpelier’s Langdon Street Café this Friday.

acclaimed Northwest String Summit — hosted by noted newgrass brosephs

Local “folk” The Charlie Messing Duo open the show.

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SEVEN DAYS | june 24-july 01, 2009 | music 13B

venues411

1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012.

242 Main St., Burlington, 862-2244.

38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072.

51 Main, 51 Main St., Middlebury, 388-8209.

Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111.

All Fired Up, 9 Depot Sq., Barre, 479-9303.

The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571.

American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999.

Ariel’s Riverside Café & Pub, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295.

Avenue Bistro, 1127 North Ave., Burlington, 652-9999.

Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494.

Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400.

Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752.

Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188.

Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Dr., Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000.

Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166.

Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909.

The Bearded Frog, 5247 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-9877.

Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889.

Big Fatty’s BBQ, 55 Main St., Burlington, 864-5513.

Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361.

Big Picture Theater & Café, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994.

Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428.

Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070.

The Blue Note Café, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309.

The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311.

Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd., Lincoln, 453-3803.

Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444.

Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283.

Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711.

Breakwater Café, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276.

The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366.

The Bristol Bakery, 16 Main St., Bristol, 453-3280.

B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292.

Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781.

Buono’s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232.

Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 149 Church St., Burlington, 865-7166.

Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800.

Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101.

The Center Bakery & Cafe, 2007 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, 244-7500.

Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576.

Charlemont Restaurant, 116 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242.

Charlie B’s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355.

Charlie O’s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820.

Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405.

Cider House BBQ & Pub, 1675 Rt. 2, Waterbury, 244-8400.

City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919.

City Sports Grille, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720.

Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963.

Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563.

Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344.

Dan’s Place, 31 Main Street, Bristol, 453-2774.

Davis Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4636.

Designhaus, 22 Church St., Burlington, 310-5019.

Dobrá Tea, 80 Church St., Burlington, 951-2424.

Drink, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463.

Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209.

Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966.

Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909.

Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856.

Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444.

Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239.

Green Door Studio, 18 Howard St., Burlington, 316-1124.

Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669.

Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122.

Gusto’s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919.

Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278.

Harbor Lounge at Courtyard Marriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700.

Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966.

Harper’s Restaurant at Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6363.

Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777.

Hooters, 1705 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 660-8658.

The Hub, Airport Dr., Bristol, 453-3678.

The Hub Pizzeria & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626.

Iron Lantern, Route 4A, Castleton, 468-5474.

JD’s Pub, 2879 Rt. 105, East Berkshire, 933-8924.

JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389.

Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135.

Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-8433.

Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-570-8888.

La Brioche, 159 North Main St., Barre, 476-4276.

L.A.C.E., 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443.

Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667.

Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759.

Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309.

Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623.

Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910.

Maggie’s, 124 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-562-9317.

Main St. Grill & Bar, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188.

Main St. Museum, 58 Bridge St., White River Jct., 356-2776.

Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776.

Mary’s at the Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432.

Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198.

McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048.

Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St., Burlington, 864-6044.

The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563.

Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222.

Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466.

Murray’s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl., Essex Jct., 878-4901.

Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533.

Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200.

Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771.

Nightcrawlers, 127 Porter’s Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067.

Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209.

Old Lantern, 3620 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120.

Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116.

Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-324-2200.

On the Rise Bakery, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787.

Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884.

Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357.

Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570.

Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917.

Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015.

Peabody’s Pub, 11 Clinton St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-561-0158.

Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035.

Piecasso, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411.

Positive Pie 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453.

The Pour House, 1930 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 862-3653.

Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422.

Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346.

Rasputin’s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324.

Red Mill Restaurant at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311.

Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909.

Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse at Living and Learning, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211.

Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782.

Rí Rá Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401.

River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246.

Roque’s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377.

Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744.

Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245.

Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777.

Skinny Pancake, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 540-0188.

Slide Brook Lodge & Tavern, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202.

Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607.

St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778.

Starry Night Café, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316.

Stowe Coffee House, 57B Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189.

Stowehof Inn, 434 Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722.

Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800.

Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-0666.

Tamarack Grill at Burke Mountain, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., East Burke, 626-7394.

T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 654-8008.

Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542.

Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Rd., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736.

Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

Two Friends Bistro, 1210 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 658-4810.

Three Bean Café, 22 Pleasant St., Randolph, 728-3533.

Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585.

Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910.

Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St., Vergennes, 877-6737.

Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500.

Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6765.

Wasted City Studios, 1610 Troy Ave., Colchester, 324-8935.

Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827.

Watershed Tavern, 31 Center St., Brandon, 247-0100.

Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469.

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CITy LImITs: Top Hat Entertainment Dance Party (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

ON THE RIsE BAkERy: Open Jazz session with Dan silverman, 7:30 p.m., Donations.

TwO BROTHERs TAVERN: Dan Parks & the Blame (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

BACksTAgE PuB: Evenkeel (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

BREAkwATER CAfé: mansfield Project (rock), 6 p.m., Free.

CLuB mETRONOmE: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. fRANNy O’s: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. mark Legrand & His Lovesick Bandits (country), 9:30 p.m., Free. gREEN ROOm: Envy with DJ shar4 (electro), 10 p.m., Free.

HIgHER gROuND sHOwCAsE LOuNgE: Rock 102 Battle of the Bands with Threatend, Professor Chaos, Trick monk & the Ding Dings (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

JP’s PuB: Dave Harrison’s starstruck karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

LINCOLN INN TAVERN: The Jimmy T. X-perience (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

THE mONkEy HOusE: monkey House gone to Heaven: A Pixies Cover Night (rock), 9 p.m., $3.

NECTAR’s: starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5. The Leaves CD Release (rock), 11 p.m., $5.

NIgHTCRAwLERs: smokin’ gun (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: stames & shah (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., Free. Persian Claws & shining Path (rock), 8 p.m., Free. Xander Naylor Trio (experimental-jazz), 10 p.m., Free. Post magic (rock), 11:45 p.m., Free.

RAsPuTIN’s: massive (DJ), 10 p.m., $3.

RED squARE: Calypso soldiers (calypso), 9 p.m., $3. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

Rí Rá IRIsH PuB: Billy Caldwell (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

:: northern BEE’s kNEEs: Cosa Buena (Latin jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE HuB PIzzERIA & PuB: Canyon Arrow (honky-tonk), 9 p.m., Free.

JD’s PuB: Live music, 9:30 p.m., $3. mATTERHORN: The Blues Busters (blues-rock), 9 p.m., $5.

RusTy NAIL: Last kid Picked (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

:: regional mONOPOLE: That Toga Band (electroacoustic), 10 p.m., Free. mONOPOLE DOwNsTAIRs: gary Peacock (singer-songwriter), 5 p.m., Free.

NAkED TuRTLE: Rodney Putnam (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEy’s: mike stoekle (singersongwriter), 8 p.m., Free. Benjamin Bright (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

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:: burlington area 1/2 LOuNgE: stereophonix with DJ Tricky Pat (jazzy downtempo), 10 p.m., Free.

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THE CENTER BAkERy & CAfé: Billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free.

CHARLIE O’s: In This Century, Rogue Birds (rock), 10 p.m., Free. gusTO’s: Blue moon Entertainment (DJ), 9 p.m., Free.

LANgDON sTREET CAfé: morning music with michael Arnowitt (jazz), 10 a.m., Donations. Doug Perkins, gordon stone, Patrick Ross & mike santaosusso (bluegrass), 9 p.m., Donations.

PuRPLE mOON PuB: Tim foley & the sweet Potato kings (blues), 8:30 p.m., $3.

:: champlain valley 51 mAIN: David Bain (jazz), 8:30 p.m., Free.

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CITy LImITs: Dance Party with DJ Earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free.

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TwO BROTHERs TAVERN: DJ Jam man (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

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PIECAssO: karaoke Championship with John wilson & Danger Dave, 9:30 p.m., Free.

RusTy NAIL: DJ Russell (mashup), 9 p.m., $5.

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1/2 LOuNgE: funhouse with DJ Rob Douglas, moonflower & friends (eclectic DJs), 7 p.m., Free.

242 mAIN: Protean Collective, Andrew mallon & kate mohanty, wreck (indie), 7 p.m., $7. AA. BACksTAgE PuB: karaoke with Pete, 9 p.m., Free.

BREAkwATER CAfé: J2 & Dubee (reggae), 4 p.m., Free.

CLuB mETRONOmE: family Night Open Jam, 10 p.m., Free (18+). fRANNy O’s: Balance DJ & karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

LINCOLN INN TAVERN: Pine street Jazz with susan squire, 6 p.m., Free.

THE mONkEy HOusE: Let’s whisper, Transmittens (indie-pop), 8 p.m., $5.

NECTAR’s: Happy Hour with silent mind (rock), 5:30 p.m., Free. mi yard Reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus (reggae), 10 p.m., Free.

NIgHTCRAwLERs: karaoke with steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Old Time sessions, 1 p.m., Free. Trio gusto (jazz), 5 p.m., Free. george Christiansen (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., Free. second City Avenue (electro-indie), 8 p.m., Free.

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found online. I found some really cool sites that list hundreds and hundreds of epitaphs and inscriptions on tombstones. I found a great list of colonial New England tombstones that have that kind of poetic language. So I just wrote all my favorites down and condensed [them] into the song.

The first verse I wrote. But the second and third verses are tombstone inscriptions.

SD: You’ve mentioned that Bruce Springsteen was a big early influence. But not the anthemic stuff most folks usually associate with the Boss. It was Nebraska that had a profound effect on you.

What, specifically, about that album resonated with you?

SC: I was already a Springsteen fan when that came out. And he was a hero to us, me and my buddies in high school. We had a garage band called the Magical Hats. So there was something very exciting and romantic, as a teenager in the Born to Run era and stuff like that.

But then Nebraska came out when I was 17 or so and just starting to learn how to play guitar and sing.

And it struck me, because everything was so stripped down and simple. Like, you listen to Born to Run and you think, Well, how am I gonna be like that? There’s this huge band and huge budget and all this musical talent. Whereas, you listen to Nebraska, which he

confessional singer-songwriter album. And that seems to be an approach that you take in your music as well. Is that something you set out to do from the beginning, or did it take time to evolve?

SC: I think I was a little more

As did the other people I listened to at the time. Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Woody Guthrie, especially. They were talkin’ about the world, how it is out there.

SD: Who are some folks you listen to now?

I made the realization that it wasn’t my job to tell the audience how I felt. It was my job to tell the audience how they felt.

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recorded on a 4-track in somebody’s house, and you think, Oh. That’s an approachable goal. You know? If I work on my songs and my playing hard enough, I can create something as evocative and powerful and thrilling as Nebraska was to me in my bedroom. It just kind of set me on my path.

SD: To me, one of the great things about that album in particular is that the themes Springsteen is talking about are universal. It’s not like a

confessional starting out. But I think I’ve always tended more toward literary-minded, or even documentary-minded, songwriting. If you do look at my first few songs, they are about the little heartbreaks that I was suffering at the time. But it was a couple years of maturity before I made the realization that it wasn’t my job to tell my audience how I felt.

It was my job to tell the audience how they felt.

Listening to Springsteen definitely ingrained that into me.

jobs. cars. pets. gear. tvs. art. music. gossip. stuff.

SD: Really?

SC: Not like I used to. I really don’t. When I do listen to music, sometimes it just feels like work.

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But usually, when we’re really listening, it’s me and my wife and we’re opening up the LPs, my friends’ old records and my dad’s old records. And that happens rarely, because usually it’s work at night, or we just watch a movie and zone out. But a couple of nights ago we got the LPs out and we listened to The Louvin Brothers record Tragic Songs of Life.

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BReakWateR Café: Rodney Putnam (acoustic), 6 p.m., Free.

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PaRima aCouStiC Lounge: island night with dJ Skinny t (DJ), 9 p.m., Free.

Radio Bean: Sean Cunningham (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. the Blue Lemons (rock), 9 p.m., Free. honky tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3.

Red SquaRe: World Bashment with demus & Super k (reggae), 9 p.m., Free.

BS RePoRt :: Chriss Sutherland is not one to mince words. In describing his approach to song craft, the founding member of Cerberus Shoal and Fire on Fire states, “Music and art and its creation should be a daily endeavor, minus as much BS as possible.” That axiom is borne out in the Portland, Maine-based songwriter’s solo work. An uncommonly gifted tunesmith, his writing is succinct and direct. Likewise, the mostly acoustic arrangements surrounding his frayed ruminations are sparse, simple and beautiful in their brutal efficiency. This

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tWo BRotheRS taveRn: monster hits karaoke, 9 p.m.

Bee’S kneeS: Rudy dauth (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. the huB PizzeRia & PuB: olio Romeos (folk), 9 p.m., Free.

PieCaSSo: karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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Red SquaRe: dJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

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the leaveS, Saving Your SiDe

Saint alBumS, MetalDreaM (Lonely Hiway Records, CD, digital download)

(Self-released, CD) I was asked recently which album I listened to when I was feeling really down. I responded that it depended upon whether I wanted to feel better or keep feeling bad. For those of you who enjoy wallowing, may I suggest Saving Your Side, the sophomore effort from Burlington’s The Leaves. Front woman Aya Inoue has delved into her personal journals and penned an album that paints a pretty clear portrait of hurt.

On opener “Givin’ Up,” Inoue spies an ex-lover — one who drinks alone for two and from whom all her heartache seemingly stems. Over the course of the disc it becomes evident that this guy has caused real damage, and potentially stained the prospect of future love. I gotta say, if all these songs are aimed at the same fella, I would not want to be him. If karma has its way, the dude is somewhere having a drink thrown in his face right now.

Songs such as “Perspective,” “Disguise,” “True Stories” and “Record Players” bolster the theme of a heel who hides behind a smile and empty eyes; one who laughs when Inoue falls and has wounded her to the point that she can convey no emotion deeper than would fit on a postcard. Throughout, Inoue sings this pain with a smoky edge; she’s best served on tunes such as “Happier I Guess” and “Who I Am,” when she allows a country lilt and twang to sneak through or channels Lucinda Williams’ dirge and snarl.

Ultimately, though, what will bring me back to this album is guitarist Matt Harpster. He clearly gets Inoue’s pain, and at times does an even better job of conveying it himself. He employs a deep, rich tone in his leads and wraps them in just the right amount of fuzz. What makes Harpster’s solos stand out — to the point that I was backing up tracks just to hear them again — is that they aren’t technically perfect; there’s a patina of dirt on ’em. And it’s just enough to give the songs a traction they might otherwise lack.

I’m glad to say that, just when Inoue has almost convinced you it will never be light again, she and The Leaves end the album with “Movin’ On.” The track lets you know that, even though she’s “halfway through a bottle and it’s half past noon,” there‘s a glimmer of hope for happiness. Here, the band finally finds a little stomp and swagger, letting loose a rocker that hints at a future, sunnier album. Until then, I’ll be happy to lend you my copy of Songs in the Key of Life.

The Leaves release Saving Your Side this Saturday, June 27, at Nectar’s.

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The last we saw Ben Campbell, he was gracing regional stages as Orpheus, the male lead in Anaïs Mitchell’s folk opera Hadestown. But it appears his considerable talents range well beyond the theatric. Since 2006, the dynamic vocalist has written, performed and recorded seven full albums of material under the pseudonym Saint Albums for the Jamaica, Vt.-based imprint Lonely Hiway Records. Continuing a prolific streak that would make Ryan Adams delirious, the multitalented songwriter returns with his second effort this year, the strikingly diverse MetalDream.

The record opens with “Hello Rainbow.” It’s a suspect start, as we find Campbell greeting the day — and the listener — with the line, “Hello, flower. Hello, rainbow.” The singer’s cutesy, borderline hokey lyrical ruminations resemble what might best be described as a musical sequel to the classic children’s book Goodnight Moon — calling Anaïs? But be warned: It’s a setup. Campbell proves to be one sly tunesmith as the song cleverly morphs into a driving, metal-edged rocker with just the right balance of bite (“I can hear a dial tone / I don’t want to die alone”) and irony (big, hook-laden and harmony-heavy falsetto choruses).

“What Went Wrong” follows and reveals Campbell employing lazy vocal fuzzery, à la The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas. However, he dispenses with the bait-andswitch lyrical trickery of the previous cut and delivers a straight-up slacker scorcher with a delicious sneer.

“In My Glory, I Found Her” is next and offers further evidence that Campbell is a songwriting chameleon. The tune vacillates between sawdust-encrusted roadhouse blues and hookierthan-thou pop choruses that will leave the listener bloodied, bruised and smiling.

MetalDream continues in astonishingly broad, reaching fashion. From dreamy electropop charmer “O Burning Sun” to the crunching, slow burn of “For King and Country” to the wistful, harmony-fueled “What Will the Children Say?” and “Kings Will Die,” to the Lucksmith-ian pop lilt of “Blue as the Morning,” Campbell seemingly leaves no melodic stone unturned.

He closes the album with “The Old Mother and the Sparrow.” True to form, Campbell surprises — if we can really be surprised at this point — with a blissful pop nugget that seems to encapsulate his various talents in a single tune. Engaging, witty and catchy as hell, it’s a fine finish to a brilliant effort.

If history is any indicator, we won’t have to wait long for Cambpell’s next offering. In the meantime, Saint Albums’ full canon — including MetalDream — is available for free download at www.lonelyhiway.com.

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WED.24 dance Hip-Hop Workshop: Pop-’n’-lockers pick up moves at an uptempo streetdance session. Essex Junction Great Events, Essex Junction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 578-8330.

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Gaines Marina, Rouses Point, N.Y., 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-297-2064.

‘Eating Well on a Budget’: Demonstration Coordinator Courtney Lang offers her two cents on how to make dollars go far at the grocery store. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, 6-7 p.m.

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Fundraising Book Sale: Bibliophiles peruse thousands of novels, CDs and DVDs to find appealing additions to their bookshelves. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Free. Info, 223-3338.

Italian Conversation Group: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869.

film ‘Bike-In Movie Theatre’: Vermont Community Access Media and Outer Space Café team up to show big-screen faves out of doors for two-wheeled travelers. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 378-6162.

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Champlain Islands Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 372-3420.

Middlebury Farmers Market: Crafts, cheeses, breads and fresh veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178.

New North End Farmers Market: Local veggies, root beer, artisanbaked goods and more mix with live tunes for easy shopping. North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-8072, newnorthendmarket@hotmail.com.

South End Farmers Market: Residents of the Queen City’s southernmost neighborhood peruse seasonal produce at outdoor stalls.

Flynndog, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

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Strawberry Supper: Folks celebrate the in-season Fragaria species by incorporating the sweet, rosy berry into various din-din dishes. United Church of Milton, Milton, 5 p.m. $4-9.

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kids LAKE MONSTERS BASEBALL PLAYERS: Members of the sports team read tall tales to tots. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘MUSICAL PETTING ZOO’: Local teens let young’ns check out their instruments. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

outdoors ‘PADDLESURF CHAMPLAIN’: Adventurous wave riders test out stand-up paddle surfboards and skis. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 881-4905, jason@ paddlesurfchamplain.com.

WINOOSKI RIVER SOJOURN: Paddlers take to their canoes or kayaks on a multiday, water-guided tour of the river basin, with all meals provided.

Cyclists can also join in from the riverbanks. Check www.winooskiriver. org to learn where to meet up.

Winooski River, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. $60-70 per day. Info, 655-4878.

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THE MORE, THE MERRIER When was the last time you saw hundreds of musicians onstage? Chances are, not recently — if ever. While many classical orchestras whittle down their players to fit budget constraints, the nonprofit, volunteer-run Green Mountain Mahler Festival is dedicated to having as many as it takes to do justice to the large-scale works of the turn-of-thecentury Bohemian-born Austrian composer and conductor. GMMF founder and string bassist Dan Weiss “caught the Mahler bug” when he was living in Seattle and involved in the Northwest Mahler Festival, and he has since organized many informal readings of the big Romantic symphonies. In this year’s inaugural performance, 200 acclaimed musicians and chorus members — “the cream of the local crop,” says Weiss — will cram onstage to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, The Resurrection, featuring soloists Shyla Nelson and Monique Pelletier. It may be crowded, but in this case bigger is better.

GREEN MOUNTAIN MAHLER FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m., at Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College in Colchester. $12-15. Info, 863-5966. www.vtmahler.org

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CATCH THE WAVELENGTH Experienced radio operators know when trouble is a-brewin’, they can’t rely on commercial infrastructures to power their transmissions. In natural disasters such as the California wildfires, amateur radio — also called “ham radio” — is often the only way to get the word out. Since 1933, the National Association for Amateur Radio has organized an annual “field day” for ham operators to practice their emergency airwave skills. This year, the Addison County Amateur Radio Association is among thousands — including groups meeting in Barre and Williston — that will construct crisis stations and make national and global connections.

Shunning conventional power sources, they’ll use portable antennas and gasoline-powered generators, a setup that can take five hours for four people to build. “It’s a challenge because the antennas have to be high in the air; that’s difficult in itself,” says Bob Pierattini, president of the Addison group. Drop by to see what all the (subaudible) buzz is about.

‘A DISCUSSION OF OUR ENERGY FUTURE’: Panelists discuss the implications of closing the state’s sole nuclear power plant, Vermont Yankee.

Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4566.

‘GNOSTIC TEACHINGS OF THE GOLDEN ROSYCROSS’: A PowerPoint presentation outlines an ancient alternative form of Christianity.

In the Community Room. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m.

Free. Info, 524-9706, vermont@ goldenrosycross.org.

JEFF PARSONS: The Beeken Parsons fine-furniture maker discusses how place and personality influence the design process. Yestermorrow Design/ Build School, Warren, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 496-5545.

VERGENNES FIELD DAY

Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, midnight - 11:59 p.m., at Chimney Point State Historic Site in Vergennes. Free. Info, 453-4319. www.acara-vt.org

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If you’ve ever seen a caterpillar cocoon itself and emerge as a four-winged butterfly, you know that metamorphosis is no simple process. Italy’s Teatro di Piazza o d’Occasione captures the journey from fledgling insect to mature, fluttering Lepidoptera in a fanciful, virtual-reality performance that marries dance with interactive sound and visual design. TPO, formed in 1982, has been using digital graphics since 1999 and motion-sensing technology since 2002 to enhance its shows; European Art Magazine calls this one a “total immersion in the color and life of a butterfly.” It works like this: Computer engineer Martin von Gunten has developed a pressure-sensor network, placed under the dance carpet, that reacts to dancers’ moves, activates sounds and projects kaleidoscopic images. You’ll be itching to return on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., sans shoes, to try out this “magic carpet” for yourself.

‘FARFALLE’

Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., and Sunday, June 28, 7 p.m., at Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. $10-26. Info, 603-646-2422. hop. dartmouth.edu

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WED.24 << 19B Kim Greenwood: The Vermont Natural Resources Council staff scientist details the H2O history of the Winooski River.

Montpelier High School, Montpelier, 8:30-9:15 a.m. Free. Info, 279-0968.

‘Settling the Winooski Valley’: Skip Flanders, whose early ancestors made a home in the mid-Winooski valley, takes folks on a PowerPoint journey through the history of Vermont settlement. Wesley United Methodist Church, Waterbury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 279-0968.

Thyroid Lecture: A research-based presentation gives folks on thyroid meds drug-free options for dealing with that large endocrine gland. Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9851.

theater ‘Dames at Sea’: Saint Michael’s Playhouse introduces small-town girl Ruby as she takes New York City by storm in this off-Broadway family musical. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $31-34. Info, 654-2281.

‘Fully Committed’: Sam Lloyd Jr. — he’s Ted on “Scrubs” — acts out 40 different characters in this laugh-out-loud, one-man show about a reservations clerk. Weston Playhouse, Weston, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $30-38.

Info, 824-5288.

‘The Full Monty’: The topical Brit flick about unemployed steelworkers hops across the pond to Buffalo in this award-winning musical. Will the men of the Stowe Theatre Guild reveal more than their hearts of gold? Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 253-3961.

words Gastronomy Book Discussion: Bookworms devour Chitra Divakaruni’s mouth-watering novel The Mistress of Spices before group discussion. George Peabody Library, Post Mills, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 785-2524.

Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum: Vermont actors present the brainchildren of four area writers, including short works by Jeanne Beckwith, Jordan Gullikson, Luc Reid and Kim Ward. Harwood Union High School, South Duxbury, 7 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 244-4168.

THU.25 business Vermont Venture Network: Networkers dig into a continental breakfast as Francie Caccavo, president of Olivia’s Crouton Co., speaks on starting up from scratch. Hilton Hotel, Burlington, 8 a.m. $15 for nonmembers. Info, 658-7830.

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Basic Computer Tutoring for Seniors: Americorps volunteer Casey Clark helps preregistered seniors conquer newfangled technology in a no-stress environment. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6955.

Bike Night: Motorcyclists convene to talk about spinning their wheels over games, food and live music. Lincoln Inn Tavern, Essex Junction, 6-9 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4778.

Fundraising Book Sale: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Social Media Social: Local experts simplify emerging networking technologies before a silent auction to benefit the South End Arts & Business Association. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 859-9222.

‘Spend Smart’: Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 860-1417, ext. 107.

Sunset at Shelburne Museum: Visitors ages 12 and up do some interactive sleuthing for a missing art object in this “Whodunit?” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Regular admission prices. Info, 985-3346.

‘Tour the Round Church’: Folks join paddlers on the Winooski River Sojourn in a historical tour of this wellpreserved circular structure. Old Round Church, Richmond, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 279-0968.

film ‘Gran Torino’: Clint Eastwood is an inflexible Korean War vet who becomes something of a guardian angel to the children of his Hmong immigrant neighbors in this 2008 flick. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $5-7.

Info, 603-646-2576.

food & drink Hinesburg Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear.

United Church of Hinesburg, Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3904.

Mills Riverside Farmers Market: A local band serenades passersby grazing through fresh goods and knickknacks.

Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 899-5899.

Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 734-6175.

kids African Drumming & Dance: Teens get a feel for the beat as they pound the drums and the floor. Addison Central Teen Center, Middlebury, drum instruction is at 5 p.m.; dancing starts at 6. Free. Info, 388-3910.

‘Be Creative’: Young artists draw inspiration from music, drama and movement to conjure up a handmade craft from recyclables. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘Booked for Lunch’: Young ones bring bagged eats and listen to a librarian read Sylvester the Mouse with the Musical Ear. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

Feathered Frenzy: Tots ages 3 to 5 and their parents discover how birds spend their summer by building nests and finding feathers. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-2 p.m. $8-10 for adult/child pair; $4 for additional child. Info, 434-3068.

Music with Peter: Preschoolers up to age 5 bust out song and dance moves. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘Resisting Boredom’ Teen Group: Youth who just — yawn! — can’t find anything cool to do get mental stimulation through group video games, book talks, movies and snacks. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

‘Take Me Out to the Ball game’: Players from the local minor league team, the Vermont Lake Monsters, meet and greet young fans. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

‘The Wizard of Oz’: Summer readers catch the ruby slipper classic performed by the Backpack Players.

South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

Winooski River Ecology: Little ones explore the river’s health in a hands-on learning program full of river bugs, stream dynamics and aquatic ecology.

Waterbury State Office Complex, Waterbury, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 279-0968.

‘Wolves!’: Internationally famous storytellers Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder blend dramatic readings about the carnivorous mammals with music.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. Brown Bag Concert Series: Music lovers relax over snacks while listening to punk, reggae, bluegrass and delta blues— all performed by Bow Thayer.

Rain location: Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, Woodstock, noon Free. Info, 457-3981.

Dinner Cruise Concert Series: The Starline Rhythm Boys make some rockabilly and swing music on the water. Northern Lights Cruise Boat, Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. $37. Info, 864-9669.

‘Groovin’ on the Green’ Concert Series: The Nobby Reed Project sound out original blues rock on the village green. Maple Tree Place, Williston, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100.

‘Irish Tunes in June’: The Trinity Band, Fenian Four, Don Conner and more play sprightly reels, hornpipes and jigs at a benefit for the Billy Howrigan Scholarship Fund. American Legion, St. Albans, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Info, 862-0606.

Rotary Concert Series: Mono Malo execute blues and funk sounds for community fans. Rain site: Thatcher Brook School. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 598-2199.

Spiritual Australian Didgeridoo Workshop: Rev. Phil Jones explores the use of breath and sound frequencies to connect with the divine in this interactive instrument investigation. Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, 6-8:30 p.m. $20. Info, 775-8080.

VSO Summer Festival Tour: The Vermont Symphony Orchestra celebrates Vermont’s own Uncle Sam — Samuel de Champlain, of course — with their Lake Effect performance including Handel’s Water Music Suite and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Outdoor Grounds, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. $10-24. Info, 863-5966.

‘Cirque Economique!’: This thrifty clown troupe puts on a performance that tries to fix the economy with exotic elephants, ferocious cats and world-renowned performers strong enough to lift us out of the recession.

College Green, Montpelier, 7 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 828-8600, theroyalfrogballet@gmail.com.

‘Dames at Sea’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

‘Deathtrap’: Ira Levin’s simultaneously macabre and comic 1978 play about an author with a tricky case of writer’s block is also the longest-running thriller on Broadway. Lost Nation Theater, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $10-25.

Info, 229-0492.

‘Fully Committed’: See WED.24, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Full Monty’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

‘High School Musical 3’: Families settle in with free popcorn and soda to watch the popular Wildcats stage a spring musical about their hopes for the future. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.

‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’: Film lovers revisit Hitchcock’s 1956 suspense drama in which Jimmy Stewart plays an American tourist in Morocco who stumbles into a local assassination plot. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

outdoors Bug Walk: Outdoors walkers grab nets and sleuth around for dragonflies, butterflies and other flying or hopping six-legged creatures. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3. Info, 229-6206.

Winooski River Sojourn: See WED.24, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

sport Dr. Bike: A cycle-shop pro introduces free wheelers to the basics of brakes, shifting and commuter maintenance.

Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 658-3313.

‘Governor’s Cup 150’: No-frills speed machines “run” laps in this 50th-anniversary race featuring Tony Stewart. Thunder Road Speed Bowl, Barre, 6 p.m. $5-20. Info, 244-6963.

Saucony Fun Run: Run Center staff lead joggers of all ages on a moderately paced traverse through town. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313.

Scholarship Golf Tournament: Fore! Little white balls fly as golfers raise funds for the Addison County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.

Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, 8 a.m. $125 per person; $450 per foursome.

Info, 388-7951, ted@addisoncounty. com.

talks Buddhist Teaching Series: Venerable Amy Miller, Buddhist nun, shares the ancient teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

‘Fundamentals of Investing in Municipal Bonds’: Moneymakers learn clever tips on how and why to invest their green. Quechee Public Library, Quechee, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 1-800-446-0193.

words ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Discussion: Shakespeare admirers devour his sonnet-studded story about starcrossed lovers and then share thoughts.

Warren Public Library, Warren, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 496-3913.

Dave Zeltserman: The Boston-based author of creepy, weird and inimitably dark crime fiction novels, including Bad Thoughts and Small Crimes, reads masterful modern noir. Kingdom Books, Waterford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 751-8374, dknel@charter.net.

Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum: See WED.24, 7 p.m.

‘When Cultures Meet’ Book Discussion: Avid readers discuss early contact between Europeans and native Champlain basin inhabitants using Brian Moore’s Black Rose as fuel.

North Hero Public Library, North Hero, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5458.

FRI.26 dance Ballroom Dance Social: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14.

Info, 862-2269.

‘Farfalle’: The journey of a butterfly’s metamorphosis is depicted through the Teatro di Piazza o d’Occasione’s integrative use of music, movement and spellbinding digital technology.

See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $10-26.

Info, 603-646-2422.

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Brown Bag Luncheon Series: Researchers and grad students of UVM’s Transportation Research Center share their roadwork in a Q&A-style midday meet. The topic: “Transportation as Recreation.” Farrell Hall, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-3131.

Fundraising Book Sale: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stowe Garden Festival: Green thumbs plant themselves in more than 30 workshops, activities and presentations hosted by gardening experts or take tours through blooming plots. Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. $10-25. Info, 800-247-8693.

Williston Field Day: The airwaves buzz as the Radio Amateurs of Northern Vermont take part in an emergency radio exercise where stations use battery and generator power to connect with similar stations across the globe.

Redmond Road, Williston, 2-midnight.

Free. Info, 223-5273.

fairs & festivals Isle La Motte Quadricentennial Events: To celebrate the visiting Lois McClure schooner, folks circumnavigate the island on a boat parade and check out an art show, wine tasting and live music. Various locations, Isle La Motte, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 928-3077.

food & drink Charlotte Farmers Market: Farmers within 10 miles of the park share their bountiful homegrown goods with neighbors as they hike and picnic nearby. Mt. Philo State Park, Charlotte, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2390.

Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival: Thirty Vermont eateries allow strolling diners to taste tantalizing treats. The musical lineup includes 10 local bands. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. $1-2 admission; nine food tokens for $5.

Info, 864-6674.

Hardwick Farmers Market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 626-7225.

Richmond Farmers Market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melody-centered market connecting farmers and cooks. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273.

Westford Farmers Market: Purveyors of produce and other edibles take a stand at outdoor stalls. Westford Common, Westford, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 849-9053.

kids African Drumming & Dance: See THU.25, 5 p.m.

‘All About Birds’: Parents and young ones follow nature trails to scout out feathered friends, play migration games and master the binoculars. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center, 10 a.m. $3-5. Info, 244-7037.

Drop-In Story Time: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories from picture books accompanied by finger plays and action rhymes.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956, brownell_library@yahoo.com.

Story Time: Youngsters ages 4 and up gather to explore themes from new authors each week. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. Dangerbird & Paper Castles: Two original rock trios play moody psychedelia reminiscent of Neil Young and indie-rock-tinged Americana tunes, respectively. The Art House, Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $8. Info, 458-0464.

Island Pond Summer Concert Series: Local talent take the stage at an open mic concert by the lake. Check out the nearby artisan and outdoor market, too. Gazebo Park, Island Pond, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 723-6194.

‘Lundapalooza’: Supporters of the Lund Family Center check out the soulful vocals and funky bass of Funkwagon, along with Wagan and DJ Question.

Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10-15. Info, 652-0777.

Quadra: The well-loved local rock band creates tunes on the waves of the lake.

Boarding at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30. Lake Champlain Ferry, Burlington, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $25 includes buffet.

Info, 864-9669.

‘Rise Up Vermont’: Love and irie vibes are the order of the day at this familyoriented reggae roots and culture festival. Northwoods Outdoor Adventure Center, Washington, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. $50-75. Info, 863-5966.

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‘SiErra LEonE’S rEfugEE aLL StarS’: The eight musicians, who met in refugee camps in Guinea, bring their buoyant world music, reggae dance rhythms, and messages of peace and social justice to this outdoor, family-friendly concert.

Hanover Green, Hanover, N.H., 5 p.m.

Free. Info, 603-646-2422.

SkY MEadow ChaMBEr PLaYErS: Traveling music makers join skilled Vermonters in creating refrains from the famous works of Beethoven, Mozart and Arvo Pärt. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 522-0738. thE JohannES String QuartEt: Soovin Kim, Jessica Lee, Choong-Jin Chang and Peter Stumpf play a premier of a Luis Prado composition and accompaniment to a poetry reading by Joan Hutton Landis.

Federated Church, Rochester, 7 p.m.; preconcert talk at 6:30 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234.

VSo SuMMEr fEStiVaL tour: See THU.25, Jackson Arena, Stowe, 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m. $6-32.

outdoors winooSki riVEr SoJourn: See WED.24, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

talks BrYan PfEiffEr: Did the ivory-billed woodpecker cheat extinction? This Vermont naturalist and author searched Arkansas swamps high and low for them and shares his findings. Highland Lodge & XC Center, Greensboro, dinner at 5:30 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2647.

‘Changing faCE of thE winooSki VaLLEY’: Chittenden County Forester Mike Snyder explores the changing landscape with regard to habitat fragmentation and management.

Cascade Park, Essex Junction, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 279-0968.

theater ‘BuLLY’: David Poirier resurrects Teddy Roosevelt from the dead in Jerome Alden’s one-man show about the life and times of the politician, environmentalist, soldier, husband and father. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 7:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 877-6737. ‘daMES at SEa’: See WED.24, 8 p.m. ‘dEathtraP’: See THU.25, 8 p.m. ‘fuLLY CoMMittEd’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

‘PhèdrE’: Helen Mirren stars in Jean Racine’s five-act tragedy, which is aired in high def for local viewers.

Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $16. Info, 382-9222. ‘thE fuLL MontY’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

words CharLiE nardozzi: The author of The Ultimate Gardener gives readers a peek into its pages. Brown Dog Books & Gifts, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5189.

MiriaM haLL: The writer shares passages from her new book of poetry, At Home Here, with listeners over a cup of tea, café au lait or wine. Shambhala Meditation Center, Burlinton, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6795.

VErMont ContEMPorarY PLaYwrightS foruM: See WED.24, 7 p.m.

SAT.27 dance BaLLrooM danCE SoCiaL: See FRI.26, 7-10 p.m.

Contra danCE: Caller Nancy Turner coordinates folks in soft-soled shoes, and the Bristol Country Dance Band keeps the beat. Holley Hall, Bristol, 8 p.m. $6. Info, 453-4613. ‘farfaLLE’: See FRI.26, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.

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‘BBQ & faMiLY farM fun’: Just Delicious Catering provides the eats for folks enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides and llama walks down on the farm. Applecheek Farm, Hyde Park, 5-8 p.m. $10-18. Info, 888-4482.

BarrE fiELd daY: The airwaves buzz as the Central Vermont Amateur Radio Club takes part in an emergency radio exercise where stations use battery and generator power to connect with similar stations across the globe.

Recreation Area, Barre, midnight midnight. Free. Info, 223-5273.

‘BirdS & BEYond’: Friends of feathered fowl explore their homes by learning about habitat enhancement for bird diversity. Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 8 a.m. - noon. $20-25. Info, 748-2372, tholt@fairbanksmuseum.org.

CaninE good CitizEn tESt: Canine Behaviorist Christina Williamson puts preregistered pooches to the test for politeness, safety and more. Jackson Arena, Stowe, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10.

Info, 888-5065, ext. 116.

CarVing dEMoS: Robert Spear Jr. and Ingrid Brown whittle life-size wooden recreations of birds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $3-6.

Info, 434-2167.

CoMMunitY daY: Families flock to tour modern dairy facilities, see Morgan horses in action and browse open exhibits. Miner Agricultural Institute, Chazy, N.Y., noon - 4 p.m.

Free. Info, 518-846-7121. ‘diSCoVEr thE worLd of fungi’: Learn about the fungus among us as Eric Swanson of Vermush imparts info on foraging and growing gourmet mushrooms at home. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 11 a.m. $10. Info, 863-2569. 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. fundraiSing Book SaLE: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. graffiti CLEanuP: A short training provides neighbors with the know-how and tools to erase the evidence of midnight tagging. Center for Communities and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 10 a.m. - noon. Free.

Info, 865-7548.

StowE gardEn fEStiVaL: See FRI.26, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

VErgEnnES fiELd daY: The airwaves buzz as the Addison County Amateur Radio Association takes part in an emergency radio exercise where stations use battery and generator power to connect with similar stations across the globe. See calendar spotlight. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Vergennes, midnight - midnight. Free. Info, 453-4319. wiLLiSton fiELd daY: See FRI.26, 12 a.m. - midnight. ‘winooSki riVEr: an EnginE for VErMont’: Folks discover how hydro power is harnessed at the Winooski River Sojourn’s open tour of Green Mountain Power. Green Mountain Power, Colchester, 9:30 a.m. - noon.

Free. Info, 279-0968.

fairs & festivals iSLE La MottE QuadriCEntEnniaL EVEntS: See FRI.26, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5966. ‘roadS to koktEBEL’: Middlebury Language Schools present Boris Khlebnikov and Alexei Popogrebsky’s Russian flick about a meandering journey to the Black Sea as part of their International Film Festival.

Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Free.

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‘two LoVErS’: Director James Gray transports a Dostoyevsky novella to modern-day New York in a story about searching for love after enduring a broken heart. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:30 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

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CaPitaL CitY farMErS MarkEt: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Capital City Farmers Market, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360.

ChaMPLain iSLandS farMErS MarkEt: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3420.

ChoCoLatE taSting: Can solid chocolate be described as fruity, buttery or spicy? Eaters give their sweet tooth a workout sampling these rich treats. Lake Champlain Chocolates, Burlington, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.

CornwaLL StrawBErrY fEStiVaL: The sweet summer berries are featured in shortcake, sundaes, pies and more at a games- and music-filled merrymaking fest.

Cornwall Congregational Church, Middlebury, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.

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SAT.27 << 21B ‘Move Your Mind to the Positive’: Meditation amateurs meet up to learn or fine-tune their reflection practice in a daylong workshop with Venerable Amy Miller, Buddhist nun. Bring a bag lunch. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136.

holidays ‘Pre-JulY 4 Celebration’: Party down for independence early with a jazzy barbecue picnic featuring the upbeat airs of Don Goodman and the Swinghouse Sextet. Gallery in-theField, Brandon, 3 p.m. $25. Info, 247-0125 or 802-236-2923, info@ galleryinthefield.com.

kids ‘Cinderella’: Young theatergoers catch Saint Michael’s Playhouse Junior in a retelling of the classic fairy tale performed by theater students and Vermont youngsters.

McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. $9. Info, 654-2281. ‘saturdaY stories’: Librarians read from popular picture books. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. GentiCoruM & MiChèle Choinière: The three-piece band plays tongue-incheek traditional tunes and the folk songstress incorporates jazz standards in her original compositions at this Québécois double bill. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $18-22. Info, 863-5966.

‘Masters of MelodY’: Internationally acclaimed musicians from the Killington Music Festival recreate the melodious works of Bruck, with Romanze, Mendelssohn, with Piano Trio in D Minor and Brahms, with Piano Quartet. Grace Congregational Church, Rutland, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 773-4003.

MusiC WorkshoP: Pascal Gemme, Yann Falquet and Alexandre deGrosbois-Garand of Genticorum give tips on how to charm traditional Québêcois instruments. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 2:30-4 p.m. $25. Info, 863-5966. niCholas kaiser: The singer and songwriter creates catchy acoustic sounds with finger-style, flat-picking guitar moves. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-0050.

Point of sale: Influenced by Elliott Smith, Green Day and Bach, this Vermont trio plays original songs with unique pop hooks and improv melodies on the viola. The Art House, Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $5. Info, 458-0464. ‘rise uP verMont’: See FRI.26, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. slaid Cleaves: The Austin-based singer-songwriter plays original folk songs with a distinctly noir twist.

His new release, Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away, explores that downbeat theme. Congregational Church, Tunbridge, 7:30 p.m. $15-20.

Info, 431-3433. suMMer Carillon ConCert series: Guest carillonneur Anne Kroeze will play the largest musical instrument in the world, often called “the singing tower.” Norwich University, Northfield, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 485-2318. vso suMMer festival tour: See THU.25, Three Stallion Inn, Randolph, 7:30 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m.; $10-29.

outdoors eveninG WaGon rides: Guide Pat Palmer narrates a scenic evening loop atop a horse-drawn wagon through the fields and woodlands. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $7-15. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341.

lunChtiMe WaGon rides: Picnickers hitch a horse-drawn wagon for a scenic trip to and from the lake, where they can dine by a pebble beach. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $25. Info, 985-8686, ext. 341. ‘riChes froM Waste’: Marlys Eddy, assistant prof of landscape development and ornamental horticulture, teaches how to transform waste into brown gold — that is, soil. Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, 9 a.m. $10-15. Info, 434-4122. sierra Club outinG: Herpetologist Jim Andrews leads several short hikes that keep folks on their toes looking out for the rare mink frog and the elusive wood turtle. Refuge Headquarters, Ferdinand, 10:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-1620, jmurphyvt@gmail.com.

‘Walk With Me’: Families stroll or cycle along the path from North Beach to the Waterfront Park to take full advantage of the picturesque lake views. North Beach, Burlington, 9 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 223-4744.

Winooski river soJourn: See WED.24, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

sport Peak death division raCe: Hardcore racers try to overcome 10 miles of barbed wire, mud boggin’, wood choppin’, deep water diving and more. Amee Farm, Pittsfield, pre-race meeting at 1 a.m.; race starts at 3 a.m. $75. Info, 309-642-2230.

talks MarGaret foWle: The conservation biologist clicks through photos of the successful recovery of the bird of prey after a wine and cheese reception. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 donation. Info, 434-2167.

theater ChaMPlain storYteller’s series: ELNU Abenaki tribe member Roger Longtoe Sheehan entrances listeners with local Wabanaki culture through songs and tales of the western shores of Lake Champlain. Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes, 2 p.m. $5-8. Info, 877-6737. ‘daMes at sea’: See WED.24, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘deathtraP’: See THU.25, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. ‘fullY CoMMitted’: See WED.24, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.

‘Gold & GlaMour’: The Middlebury Community Players celebrate half a century onstage with show-stopping cabaret, followed by dancing to DJ’d tunes. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $10. Info, 382-9222. ‘rooM 16’: The Watergate break-in takes an unexpected turn as Stephen Sislen crafts the story into this compelling musical. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 775-0903. ‘shakesPeare Goes Green’: The Red Stage Theatre Company shares fun and furious readings of the Bard’s nature passages to the beats of a recycled trash band. Outer Space Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 660-8526. ‘the full MontY’: See WED.24, 8 p.m.

words release PartY: Literary types check out the area’s newest writing and visual arts journal, est, to the acoustic ditties of Reverse Neutral Drive and read-alouds. DesignHaus, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 355-8649. verMont ConteMPorarY PlaYWriGhts foruM: See WED.24, 7 p.m.

SUN.28 activism haMburGer suMMit: Candidates, activists, journalists and political junkies cure cravings for news and summer munchies at this public party hosted by local political blogs. Hot dogs, burgers and drinks provided; bring your own salads and desserts. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6821.

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dance ‘farfalle’: See FRI.26, 7 p.m. israeli danCe WorkshoP: Movers bring clean, soft-soled shoes and learn traditional circle or line dances.

Partners not required. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 9 p.m. $2.

Info, 888-5706.

etc. aMateur talent shoW: South Burlington residents and workers reveal their hidden skills, be they in song, dance or instrumentals. Dorset Park, South Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Info, 846-4108.

Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-0050. dunGeons & draGons: Paper-andpencil adventures await imaginative XP earners. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘eatinG Well on a budGet’: Food Education Coordinator Caroline Homan offers her two cents on how to make dollars go far at the grocery store. Sign up at the customer service desk. City Market, Burlington, noon 1 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700. fort ethan allen livinG historY auCtion: Antiques and art are up for grabs at a food, music and dancing extravaganza that supports the upcoming anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers’ arrival in the region. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 2-7 p.m. $5.

Info, 655-0869.

‘PuG-a-thon Walk’: Pet owners take their pooches of all breeds on a pup parade to support Green Mountain Pug Rescue. Botanical Gardens, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 626-8280. sCrabble Club: Triple-letter-square seekers wage word wars. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9912. ‘shoW & shine bike shoW’: Motorcyclists get their ride gleaming at a bike wash and beauty show with prizes. Green Mountain HarleyDavidson, Essex Junction, registration starts at 11 a.m.; show starts at noon. Free. Info, 878-4778. stoWe Garden festival: See FRI.26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ‘teatro di Piazza MaGiC CarPet’: Audiences create their own performance as they explore this digital stage environment in which movements trigger changes in sound, light and images. See calendar spotlight. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. verGennes field daY: See SAT.27, midnight - midnight.

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‘CookIng WIth greens’: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard and other leafy greens take the spotlight in an interactive class with master gardener Bill Coleman — just don’t get them stuck in your teeth. Preregistration required. Hardwick United Church, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8280, ext. 1401, rbeidler@ vtfoodbank.org. ‘edIBle AlternAtIves’: Growers learn to plant plots that engage both the eyes and the mouth. Elmore Roots Nursery, Wolcott, 1-3 p.m. $10. Info, 888-3305.

kevIn gInter & CAItlIn Belton: The tenor and pianist collaborate on classical airs at this silent auction, with special guest artists Charlotte Barnett, Ed Moore and Sharon Damkot. United Church of Underhill, Underhill, 7 p.m. Donations accepted.

Info, 899-2094. ‘rIse up verMont’: See FRI.26, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. the good eArth sIngers: Folks bring dishes and voices to share at this potluck and spiritual singing meet. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3819. vso suMMer FestIvAl tour: See THU.25, Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. $10-29.

outdoors eArly MornIng BIrd WAlk: Folks take an early a.m. binocular stroll around the museum to spy soaring songbirds. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7-8:30 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 434-2167.

‘thought & expressIon In A ChAngIng World’: The daylong conference on freedom of speech includes attorneys Catherine Crump and Dan Barrett exploring the recent controversies about the broadcast of Al Jazeera-English and the images placed on locally made snowboards.

Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center, South Burlington, 9 a.m. $5-135. Info, 223-6304, ext.

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green MountAIn CheW CheW FestIvAl: See FRI.26, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. lIBrAry strAWBerry FestIvAl: The bluegrass band The Hibernators take the stage, but it’s those ruby red berries that get the center of attention at a book sale, silent auction and noshing fest. Volunteer Fire Station, Monkton, noon - 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 453-4471. stoWe FArMers MArket: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food. Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free. Info, 472-8027. strAWBerry FestIvAl: Horse-drawn wagon rides, strawberry picking, puppetry, live bluegrass and other festivities honor the arrival of the favored summer fruit. See calendar spotlight. Cedar Circle Farm, East Thetford, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5 parking.

Info, 785-4737.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. green MountAIn MAhler FestIvAl: Conductor Andrew Massey and Chorus Master Dawn Willis lead two area soloists and 200 members of the GMMF orchestra and chorus in Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony, The Resurrection. See calendar spotlight. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 2 p.m. $12-15. Info, 863-5966.

JuBIlAte hAndBell ChoIr: Chimes ring out at a musical lineup also featuring the Ridge Runners, a brass ensemble and Susan Rule. Federated Church, Rochester, 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 767-9234.

Just JAzz: Larry McCrorey, Paul Asbell, Skeeter Camera, Rob Guerrina and Will Patton work the sax, guitar, drums, keys and bass to create the smooth, bluesy notes they’ve made for the last 25 years. St. Anne’s Shrine, Isle La Motte, 3 p.m. $20. Info, 372-8400.

‘nAturAl hIstory oF eAst Woods’: Naturalist Teage O’Connor takes nature lovers into the forest to identify native herbs and trees. Meet at Farrell Park parking lot on Swift Street. Farrell Park, South Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7284.

WInooskI rIver soJourn: See WED.24, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

sport speCtruM rIde: Cyclists of all experience levels pump pedals along 10, 25, 50 or 100K routes to benefit Spectrum Youth & Family Services.

Dorset Park, South Burlington, 8 a.m.

- 1 p.m. $150 fundraising minimum.

Info, 862-5396, ext. 250. ‘tour de ForCe poker run’: Motorcyclists support Special Olympics Vermont on a 109-mile scenic tour of the state’s covered bridges and attractions, while stopping at five locations to pick up their poker hand for a final match.

Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, Essex Junction, registration at 8 a.m.; ride starts at 9 a.m. $20. Info, 863-5222, ext. 105.

theater CIrCus sMIrkus: The Vermont-based, touring kids’ troupe presents a big-top show featuring scientific discovery via juggling, aerials and acrobatics. Circus Smirkus Barn, Greensboro, 1-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. $14-18. Info, 877-764-7587. ‘deAthtrAp’: See THU.25, 7 p.m.

‘Fully CoMMItted’: See WED.24, 7 p.m.

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FundrAIsIng Book sAle: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

kids MusIC WIth peter: See THU.25, 10:30 a.m. ‘reAdIng BuddIes’: Young readers in grades K through 5 sign up to turn pages with teen mentors. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

‘WII-tAstIC!’: Kids grades 3 and up test out the video game console through “Dance Dance Revolution,” “Guitar Hero” and more. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

music Also, see clubdates in Section B. ‘herItAge In hArMony’: Thirty-six high schoolers from Vermont, Québec and France make up this musical chorus and leadership program that follows in the footsteps of Samuel de Champlain in each country. The Essex, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. $50 donation. Info, 654-2727. vso suMMer FestIvAl tour: See THU.25, Quechee Polo Field, 7:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. $10-29. verMont FIddle orChestrA reheArsAl: Bows make vibrations on stringed instruments as the orchestra tunes up its tunes in practice sessions. New members welcome. Capital City Grange, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877343-3531, info@vtfiddleorchestra. org.

sport the verMont MountAIneers: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Holyoke, Mass., while giving shout-outs to the Murray Hill and Wild Wood neighborhoods.

Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.

theater ‘rooM 16’: See SAT.27, 8 p.m.

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‘Exploring thE path to EnlightEnmEnt’: Fill your head with facts about Tibetan Buddhism while filling your body with a sense of peace in this meditation and discussion series. Milarepa Center, Barnet, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4136.

Fundraising Book salE: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. pausE CaFé: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Books & Music, Burlington, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 864-5088.

food & drink old north End FarmErs markEt: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073.

kids CrEativE tuEsdays with Frank gonzalEz: Artists of all ages bring old newspaper to create puppets, masks and other dramatic papier-mâché. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7216. ‘dEstination imagination’: Middle and high school students jumpstart their creativity through instant challenges involving storytelling, improv and art. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-6955.

‘ElliE’s party’: Little ones do sing-alongs, finger plays and games for fun. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 652-7080. nativE amEriCan drumming: Children gather ‘round as beats pound for a hands-on art project. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216. story hour: Tales and picture books catch the attention of little tykes.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. toddlEr storytimE: Youngsters ages 1 to 3 gather for songs, finger plays and stories. South Burlington Community Library, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

susan tEdEsChi: The Grammy-awardnominated blues and soul songstress shares 11 deeply expressive strains from her newest album, Back to the River. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $26.50-39.50. Info, 775-0570.

middlEBury FarmErs markEt: See WED.24, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. nEw north End FarmErs markEt: See WED.24, 3-6:30 p.m. south End FarmErs markEt: See WED.24, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

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‘gEt to know your BikE’: A cycleshop pro introduces free wheelers to vehicle anatomy, flat fixes and roadside skills. Skirack, Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3313. thE vErmont mountainEErs: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Pittsfield, Mass., while giving shout-outs to the North Street neighborhood. Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.

‘hEnry hikEs to FitChBurg’: Youngsters read a Thoreau-inspired story before a countryside scavenge for flowers and leaves, and a berriesand-milk snack. Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5. Info, 457-2355.

theater ‘Fully CommittEd’: See WED.24, 7:30 p.m. ‘tallEy’s Folly’: The Pulitzer Prizewinning play, considered by many to be one of the “sweetest plays ever written,” follows two young lovers on July 4, 1944, as they try to overcome family bigotry and dark secrets.

McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $31-34.

Info, 654-2281. ‘thE grEat CirCus train roBBEry’: The Very Merry Theatre gears up to break a leg onstage with their original presentation of local author Nancy Means Wright’s children’s book.

Town Green, Bristol, noon. Free. Info, 355-1461.

words Burlington writErs’ group: Wordsmiths put pen to paper as they write from prompts and share their work aloud in a no-pressure atmosphere. First Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6648.

JEnniFEr mCmahon: The New York Times best-selling author turns pages and heads with a reading from her dark new novel, Dismantled. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 229-0774.

WED.01 dance hip-hop workshop: See WED.24, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Also, see clubdates in Section B. 40th army Band ConCErt sEriEs: In this “Pick Your Own Concert,” audiences choose the tunes from a list of patriotic American faves, including works by John Phillip Sousa, Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood. Bombardier Recreation Park, Milton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 338-3480.

CastlEton ConCErt sEriEs: Lewis Franco & the Missing Cats headline a family-fun night of live music and entertainment. Castleton Village Green, Castleton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2911. grEEn mountain Chorus: Men who like to sing learn four-part harmonies at an open meeting of this all-guy barbershop group. St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5439, w1sj@arrl.net. montréal intErnational Jazz FEstival: Legendary music makers from Ben Harper and Stevie Wonder to Jackson Browne and Esperanza Spalding perform jazz, blues, electronica and contemporary tunes with talented up-and-comers. Various locations, Montréal, Québec, 8 a.m. - midnight. Various prices. Info, 888-515-0515. starlinE rhythm Boys: Families lounge on lawn chairs and blankets at an outdoor concert featuring hillbilly, rockabilly, bluegrass and old country tunes. BFA Middle School, Fairfax, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

BudgEting support mEEting: Trained staff help consumers crunch the numbers to learn how to keep spending in check. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free.

Info, 860-1417, ext. 104.

ChittEndEn County philatEliC CluB: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@yahoo.com.

‘ChittEndEn FamiliEs togEthEr’: Folks set aside time to bond at this campfire and barbecue meet and greet for families with teen or adult members with developmental disabilities. Whittle House, Williston, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 876-3515, ext. 215.

Fundraising Book salE: See WED.24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

film ‘dupliCity’: Julia Roberts and Clive Owen keep audiences on their toes in this 2009 flick about entrepreneurial espionage mixed with a steamy romance that might — or might not — be part of the plan.

Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $5-7. Info, 603-646-2576.

food & drink Champlain islands FarmErs markEt: See WED.24, 4-7 p.m.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section B. 40th army Band ConCErt sEriEs: See TUE.30, Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 7 p.m.

ConCErts in thE Band shEll: The six musicians of High Ground produce popular country rock sounds in the open air. Bethel Band Shell, Bethel, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 234-6321. lEFt EyE Jump BluEs Band: Dennis Willmott and fellow musicians serve up authentic sounds from the 1940s to ‘60s, including slide guitar journeys and jump-swing romps.

Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2878. montréal intErnational Jazz FEstival: See TUE.30, 8 a.m.

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sport thE vErmont mountainEErs: Montpelier’s minor league team bats against a team from Keene, N.H., while giving shout-outs to the Park West and Toy Town neighborhoods.

Montpelier Recreation Field, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. $3-10. Info, 223-5224.

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talks ‘Body wisdom: hEaling and thE powEr oF ConsCiousnEss’: Do our bodies heal better when we’re happy?

RiverSide Chiropractic explores the effects of thoughts and emotions on our physical being. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:15 p.m. Free.

Info, 223-8004, ext. 202. ‘kEys to sustainaBlE CommunitiEs’: Author and educator Joel Glanzberg picks out patterns of problems in communities and shares how best to address them.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.

theater ‘Bus stop’: A blizzard strands eight unlikely folks in a Kansas diner in William Inge’s romantic comedy.

Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 518-8911854.

‘Fully CommittEd’: See WED.24, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. ‘tallEy’s Folly’: See TUE.30, 8 p.m. ‘thE Full monty’: See WED.24, 8 p.m. ‘thE grEat CirCus train roBBEry’: See TUE.30, Battery Park, Burlington, noon.

words Book disCussion: Bookworms delve into My Ántonia, American writer Willa Cather’s 1918 novel about immigrant families starting a new life in Nebraska. Lincoln Library, Lincoln, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665. opEn miC night: Local poets, musicians, singers, storytellers and comics unearth hidden talents and step into the limelight. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111. ‘rEadings in thE gallEry’ sEriEs: The 2006-07 Poet Laureate of the United States, Donald Hall, reads from his collections of 20 books of poems, short stories, children’s books and more. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 748-8291. m

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art 4TH ANNUAL IRON POUR WORKSHOP: Jul. 3-12. Cost: $160/workshop + materials fee. Location: Pine Street Studios, Burlington.

Info: John, 802-363-6094, marius100271@hotmail.com, pinestreetironpour.com.

Workshop participants will learn fundamental skills for pouring cast iron from creating a sand mold to the pour itself. Everyone will go home with a creation of their own. All tools and materials will be provided; however participants should bring leather gloves, safety glasses, a respirator, appropriate clothing and wear close-toed shoes. Instructed by Elijah Sproles.

Make Italian Tiles: Jul. 9-23, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Thursday.

Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info: 802-253-8358, kiersten@helenday.com, www. helenday.com. Learn techniques of popular Italian-style Majolica tile decoration. Ages 16 & up.

Plein-Air Landscape w/ Oils: Jul. 2 - Aug. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $200.

Location: Burlington High School, Burlington. Info: 802-655-3018.

Paint the glorious evening light of the Champlain Valley with instructor Robert Huntoon. Beginners and more experienced painters welcome! Materials list provided.

Saturday-only workshops June 27, July 18, and Aug. 1, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., $75.

Summer Magic: Painting & Drawing: Jun. 30 - Aug. 4, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday.

Cost: $175. Location: Burlington High School, Burlington. Info: 802-655-3018. Using color theory to simplify color mixing and layering to intensify tonality, instructor Robert Huntoon will lead beginners and returning students to create compelling oil paintings and atmospheric drawings. All ages welcome!

Materials list supplied.

building Tiny House and Garden Tour: Jun. 20. Cost: $75/full day. Location: Vermont Tour, Johnson in the a.m. and Bakersfield in the p.m. Info: 802-933-6103, peterking @vermont t inyhouses.com, vermonttinyhouses.com. Visiting 3 homesteads and 10 tiny houses.

Lecture topics include, food, electricity, septic, heat, water and off -the-grid living. Learn more about the economics and politics of the leisure society lifestyle.

Clay: Wheel-Throwing I: Jul. 13 - Aug. 10, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $158/$141 BCA members (clay sold seperately at $20/25 lb. bag, glazes and firings included). Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. This introductory class will focus on the potter’s wheel with students learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Projects may include vases, mugs, and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using slips and glazes. No experience necessary! Over 20 hrs/ week of open studio time to practice! Limit: 12.

Clay: Wheel-Throwing II: Jul. 16 - Aug. 13, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $158/$141 BCA members (clay sold separately at $20/25 lb. bag. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel. Demonstrations and instruction will cover advanced throwing, trimming and glazing techniques.

Individual projects will be encouraged. Students must be proficient in centering and throwing cylinders. Prerequisite: Basic wheel experience. Limit: 12.

Drawing: Plein Air Drawing: Jul. 15 - Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $110/$99 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center and outdoor locations TBD, Burlington. Come draw in the great outdoors! Students will draw and sketch on Church Street, the Waterfront and other fun locations. Students will be encouraged to explore some new drawing perspectives while working with a variety of drawing materials including colored pencils, pastels and more!

Limit: 10.

Jewelry: Precious Metal Clay: Jul. 14 - Aug. 25, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $160/$144 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main Street, Burlington. Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a composite of silver, water and organic binder. It can be shaped like clay and when fired, leaves behind solid silver. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated showing the versatility of the material and students will be able to create several pieces. Material fees additional. Limit: 10.

Painting: Plein Air Painting: Jul. 6 - Aug. 10, 4-7 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $185/$166.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center & outdoor locations TBD, Burlington. Come draw in the great outdoors! Students will draw and sketch on Church Street, the Waterfront and other fun locations. Students will be encouraged to explore some new drawing perspectives while working with a variety of drawing materials including colored pencils, pastels and more!

Limit: 10.

Photo: From Camera to Print: Jul. 14 - Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $250/$225 BCA members. Location: Burlington Technical Center, Burlington High School, Burlington. Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive workshop using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, finetuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and printing will all be covered. Includes archival ink and paper. Bring a portable hard drive or flash drive with images to class.

Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience. Limit: 10.

Photo: Intro to Film or Digital Camera: Jul. 15 - Aug. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Community Darkroom, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring a 35mm film or digital SLR camera and manual to class. No experience necessary. Limit: 15.

Print: Silkscreen Design: Jul. 16 - Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $175/$157.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn the materials and processes of silkscreen design - a fast-paced printing technique that uses screens, squeegees and inks.

Work with a professional silkscreen artist and learn how to use multiple screens and colors to make multilayered prints. Print designs on clothing, T-shirts and more! Some materials included. Limit: 8.

Print: Beginning Silkscreening: Jul. 27 - Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $145/$130.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn to design and print posters, T-shirts, fine art prints and more! Get exposed to a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hard-drawn, photographic or borrowed imagery. Learn photo emulsion, silkscreen exposure and to mix and print images with waterbased inks. Some materials included. Limit: 8.

Summer Camp: Puppets, Parades & Pageantry: Jul. 6-10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $350/BCA/ Flynn partner rate (see special perks below)! Scholarships avail.

Location: Burlington City Arts, Flynn Center. Spend the morning at BCA exploring the art of pageantry, then travel to the Flynn Center to animate your creations and yourselves through puppetry and theater. Then become part of the largest parade in Vermont history on July 11 in Burlington!

Campers will receive a FAMILY PASS for 4 to the Waterfront Festival.

Musician Dan Zanes will make a special appearance during camp!

Register with the Flynn by calling 802-652-4548.

Summer Camp: Clay, Past thru Present: Jul. 6-10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: BCA Print & Clay Studio, Burlington. Create and fire clay projects as they would have been in early Vermont history, including coil-building and pit firings with a Focus on functional ware and decorative pieces. Through the week we will move towards the modern ceramic techniques of today, such as wheel throwing and contemporary slip designs. Ages 6-8.

Summer Camp: Itsy Bitsy Sculpture: Jul. 20-24, 1-4 p.m.

Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Session 2: Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay, and paint, campers will create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures.

Learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate your favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures and more! Ages 6-8.

Summer Camp: Itsy Bitsy Sculpture: Session 1: June 29 - July 3, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay, and paint, campers will create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures. Learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate your favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more!

Ages 6-8.

Summer Camp: Silkscreen Design: Jul. 20-24, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, Burlington. Create your own unique designs using silk screens. Teens will be introduced to BCA’s professional print studio, will learn some basic silkscreening techniques and will create posters, banners and more. By the end of the week, participants will have reproduced a variety of images while learning the silkscreening process.

Summer Camp: Illustrate it!: Jul. 20-24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Become an illustrator and be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, explore the ins and outs of illustration and draw what you observe as well as what you imagine.

Ages 6-8. Limit: 12.

Summer Camp: Silkscreen TShirt Design: Jul. 13-17, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $165/$148.50 BCA members. Location: Print Studio, Burlington. Design your own unique T-shirts using fabric inks and silkscreens! Campers will be

introduced to BCA’s professional print studio and will learn some basic printing techniques. By the end of the week, campers will have reproduced a variety of imges ready to be worn or given as gifts. Ages 9-11.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com.

Teacher bios are also available online.

camps NatureHaven Day Camp: June-August. Cost: $125/week. $100/2nd child in one family.

Location: NatureHaven, Milton.

Info: Laurie, 802-893-1845. Natural history day camp based at “NatureHaven,” a former dairy farm in Milton, Vt., featuring edible and medicinal plant studies, eco-friendly arts & crafts, organic gardening, languages, rainy-day educational games, and field trips to local natural areas for catch-and-release insect and small-animal identification. Students between 8-12 yrs.

dance Ballroom Dance Classes: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, www.FirstStepDance.com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance!

Dance Studio Salsalina: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802598-1077, info@salsalina.com.

Salsa classes, nightclub-style. Oneon-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

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Elements of Ballet: Join beginning-level adult/teen ballet classes Tuesday mornings at 8:45 a.m., and Wednesday evenings at 6:35 p.m. Saturday mornings, beginning/intermediate ballet students join our 90-minute Combination Studio at 10:15 a.m. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from the Burlington waterfront), Colchester. Info: 802-863-3369, Lucille @NaturalBodiesPilates. com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com.

Develop your rhythmic abilities, memory, mind-body connection and creative spirit. Experience how dancers achieve that lengthened look, and find out how good whole body stretches really feel. Enjoy strength, posture and body sculpting. Combination Studio students: Practice Pilates Mat and Reformer, Jump Board, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and a full ballet barre.

Modern Dance Classes: Jun. 25 - Aug. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 6/25 through 8/13, Thurs. 5:307:00 Modern Basics, Thurs. 7:008:30 Advanced Modern. Cost: $96/8 classes, each lasting 1.5 hours. Location: The Lamb Abbey, 65 Pioneer Center (at the top of Barre St.), Montpelier. Info: Willow Wonder, 802-229-9324. Modern Basics, 5:30-7:00. This class will start with a thorough warm-up to align the body, and progress into simple movement combinations.

Advanced Modern, 7:00-8:30. After a thorough warm-up, this class will progress into movement combinations that incorporate multiple levels of space and time. Both classes will have live accompaniment.

design/build Yestermorrow Design/Build Sch.: Cost: $300/2-day class; 15% discount for Vermont residents! Location: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 VT Rte. 100, Warren. Info: Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 802-4965545, shannon@yestermorrow. org, www.yestermorrow.org. Decks 101, June 27-28. $300. Mosaics, June 27-28. $300. Green Home Design, June 27-28. $300. Regenerative Design, June 28-July 3. $750.

Cabinets & Built-ins, June 28-July 3. $750.

drumming Burlington Taiko Classes: Location: Taiko Space (across from Outer Space Deli), 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Burlington Taiko, 802-999-4255, classes@ burlingtontaiko.org, www.burlingtontaiko.com. Beginning classes Tuesdays - Kids, 4:30-5:20 p.m., $47/6 weeks. Adults 5:30-6:20

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View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. p.m., $53/6 weeks. Session begins 10/28. Advanced Beginner/Ensemble class meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30-6:50 p.m., $48/6 weeks, beginning 10/27. Gift certificates are available! For a full schedule of classes or more info, go online or email.

healing arts SOUL HEALING WEEKEND: June 27-28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Sunday. Location: Best Western Motel, Bush Hill Rd., Waterbury. Learn multiple methods to help yourself heal, hear about the exciting work of Dr. Zhi Gang Sha, experience healing from 2 of Dr. Sha’s advanced students in this free workshop. Beverages, snacks and desserts provided; bring your own lunch. Sponsored by the Jungian Center. To register or for further info, call Sue at 244-7909 or Carol at 244-1104.

herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Wild Edible Intensive 2009: Enhancing Local Food Security.

Taught by Annie McCleary and George Lisi. Sundays from 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Summer Term: August 9, September 20 and October 4, 2009.

Tuition $300. $50 nonrefundable deposit each term. VSAC nondegree grants available. Primitive Skills: Shelter Water Fire Food (new program!) Taught by Nicholas Neddo of Roots School. Sept.

5-6 and 19-20, 2009. Tuition $400.

Nonrefundable deposit $50. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: Annie McCleary, Director, 802-456-8122, annie@ w isdomof theherbsschool.com, www.WisdomOf TheHerbsSchool. com. Unique experiential programs embracing the wild plants, holistic health, and sustainable living skills, valuable tools for living on the Earth in these changing times.

Learn through herb walks and nature adventures, communion with Nature, hands-on wild harvesting and preparation of wild edibles and herbal home remedies, with intention and gratitude.

holistic health BodyTalk Modules 1 & 2: Cost: $1100/32 hours of hands-on instruction. Location: Shouldice & Associates, 26 State St., Montpelier. Info: Sari Wolf, 802-2234715, www.bodytalksystem.com.

BodyTalk is a simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be resynchronized so they can operate as nature intended. BodyTalk is noninvasive, objective in application, and works effectively on humans and animals alike. BodyTalk can be used alone, or integrated with other health care systems.

kitesurfing/ windsurfing KITEBOARDING LESSONS: Windy days throughout the summer & Fall. Location: Kite Beach, Burlington. Info: 802-922-8841, kiteboardisland.com. Learn to kiteboard in waist-deep water with an IKO certified instructor using 2009 Cabrinha Kites (cabrinhakites. com). Sign up early, and be flying across and over Lake Champlain soon! Limited openings avail. Must be over 18.

Kitesurf & Windsurfing Classes: Location: Lake Champlain: Charlie’s Boathouse, North end of North Ave., Burlington.

Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com. Learn one of two great water sports. Get windsurfing in 1 hour (thanks to modern equipment). Kitesurfing begins with a ground school lesson (2 hours) followed by your first water lesson (3 hours). See detailed info on www.stormboarding.com. Beginning and advanced, individual and group lessons available 7 days/ week. $60-$150.

maritime Shipwreck Exploration: Cost: $18/person for a 1-hour tour. Location: Perkins Pier, Slip #34 at the Boathouse - in front of ECHO, next to Friendship, Burlington.

Info: Rachael Miller, 802-5786120, rachael@stormboarding. com, www.shipwrecktour.com. See incredibly well-preserved wrecks from the 1800s without getting wet. We use an ROV camera - everything it sees, we see on screens on board. This is a unique and exciting outing great for families. We combine technology and history with a great boat trip on Lake Champlain.

All ages.

martial arts AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. 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. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th Dan - Vermont’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido teacher.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Road, Williston. Info: 802-6604072, www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial-arts system; it enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardiorespiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense classes, Boxing, Muay-Thai Kickboxing and MMA for all levels. Head instructor is five-time Brazilian Champion Rio de Janeiro, certified 6th Degree Black Belt under Carlson Gracie.

Classes for men, women and children. First class is free.

Vermont Aikido: Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-8629785, vermontaikido.org. Practice the graceful martial art of Aikido in a safe, supportive environment.

Aikido training teaches body and spirit together, promoting physical flexibility and flowing movement, martial awareness with compassionate connection, respect for others and confidence in oneself.

Visitors are always welcome in the dojo! Class hours are at our homepage.

Vermont Ninjutsu: Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday 6:308:30 p.m., Sunday 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $15/class (see per month options on website). Location: Elements of Healing, Essex Shoppes & Cinema, 21 Essex Way Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: Vermont Ninjutus, Vermont Ninjutsu, 802399-8875, vtninjutsu@gmail. com, www.vtninjutsu.com. Ninjutsu emphasizes use of natural movements to diffuse physical/mental conflicts bringing harmony to the mind and body. It encompasses

but is not limited to locking of the joints, throws, striking, ukemi (rolls, break falls), weapons training (bo, sword, shuriken), mental readiness and awareness (meditation, conflict avoidance).

massage Asian Bodywork Therapy Program: Cost: $5000/500hr. bodywork program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction.

Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-578-2951, scott@ elementsofhealing.net, www.elementsofhealing.net. Open house: Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m. - noon.

This program includes 2 forms of massage effective in treating a wide range of physical, emotional & energetic imbalances. Includes 165 hours of Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology. We are a NCBTMB assigned school. VSAC grants available for those who qualify.

meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.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.

Mindfulness Workshops: June 27 & July 11. Cost: $75/allday workshop. Location: Exquisite Mind Studio, 127 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Exquisite Mind, Arnie Kozak, 802-660-8043, www. exquisitemind.com. Mindfulness meditation workshops based on Dr. Kozak’s book, “Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness” (Wisdom Publications). Four different workshops offered every other Saturday starting May 30: Metaphors for Mind, Self, “Ordinary Craziness,” and Acceptance. Visit 108metaphors.com for more information. Change your life through learning and practicing mindfulness.

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American Harmony Singing: 6-week session begins June 21.

Class meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m.

Cost: $135. Location: Monteverdi/Summit School Building, 46 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, 802-917-1186, www. summit-school.org. Learn to sing three- and four-part New England shape-note hymns, close harmony Appalachian songs and Carter Family tunes. Explore the history of the music and trace popular songs to their Appalachian and European roots. We will learn a few Vermont folk songs from the Helen Hartness Flanders Collection. No experience necessary. Instructor: Katie Trautz.

Appalachian Tunes for Pipers: 6-week session begins June 23. Classes meet Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $135. Location: Richmond Public Library, Richmond.

Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, 802917-1186, www.summit-school. org. Learn traditional Appalachian music adapted for Scottish-style pipes: hoedowns, marches and ballad melodies, as well as shapenote hymns (with traditional harmonies). A few traditional Shaker melodies will also be offered. Most tunes will be taught by ear; sheet music also provided. Open to all Scottish-style pipers from lowerintermediate to advanced. Instructor: Tim Cummings.

Beyond Beg. Clawhammer Banjo: 6-week session begins June 24. Classes meet Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $135.

Location: Monteverdi/Summit School Building, 46 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, 802-917-1186, www.summitschool.org. Have you learned the basic strum for clawhammer banjo, and how to play some chords or simple tunes? Want to move forward, learn new techniques and build your repertoire of songs?

This six-week class will strengthen your command of the fundamental right-hand skills of clawhammer, as well as work on three essential left-hand techniques. Instructor: Ted Ingham.

Improvisation Part II: 6-week session begins June 25, 2009.

Classes meet Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: $135. Location: Monteverdi/Summit School Building, 46 Barre St., Montpelier. Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, 802-917-1186, www.summit-school.org. In Part I, students learned to build a major scale, using it as means to solo over an entire simple chord progression (i.e., Blues in G). In Part II, we’ll move ahead to using multiple scales to accommodate chord schemes in more complex tunes like I Got Rhythm, Honky Tonk Heroes, Miserlou or Girl From Ipanema. Instructor: Dan Haley.

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Advanced Clawhammer Banjo: 6-week session begins June 25. Classes meet Thursdays, 7:308:30 p.m. Cost: $135. Location: Monteverdi/Summit School Building, 46 Barre St., Montpelier.

Info: Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, 802-917-1186, www.summit-school.org. Come explore the ever-expanding world of the banjo. We will work on a variety of old-time styles, from frailing to clawhammer to round peak to blues. You should have a good grip on the basic strum and be aware of the standard tunings. Instructor: Tom MacKenzie.

ABSOLUTE PILATES: Affordable, invigorating group mat classes and 1-on-1 sessions that rock your body, not your wallet. New class added on Tuesdays at 4:15. Location: Exercise America, 12 Gregory Drive, Suite 1, South Burlington.

Info: 802-310-2614, www.absolutepilatesvt.com. Tone, stretch and strengthen with certified classical Pilates & Polestar Pilates instructor Lynne Martens. Sculpt a great new body in fun group mat classes or private lessons on reformer, Wunda chair and tower unit in an attractive, welcoming locale.

Visit our website for pricing, class times and specials.

ALL Wellness, LLC: Many package/pricing options to suit your budget. Please call for pricing details. Location: 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park), Burlington.

Info: 802-863-9900, www.pilatesspace.net. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Health Counseling services. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. First mat class is free! Also, please join us for a free introduction to the reformer, the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 - just call to sign up.

Core Studio Pilates: Get motivated in one of our Mat, Bed or unique Spinning Hybrid classes, offered seven days a week. Special classes include a Pre/Postnatal Pilates class, Pilates for Runners and Pilates Boot Camp. We also offer Happy Hour Pilates for ALL! $5 Mat and $15 Bed classes to make Pilates affordable for everyone! Private sessions and personal training also available.

Please visit our website to sign up for classes, view a complete schedule and to check out our current specials and flexible pricing options, including student rates for Pilates mat classes. Location: Core Studio Pilates and Personal Training, 431 Pine St. Suite 101 (Maltex Building), Burlington.

Info: Core Studio, 802-862-8686, kathy @ corestudioburlington. com, www.corestudioburlington. com. Stretch, strengthen and build stamina in your deepest core muscles. Classes are led by lively, experienced instructors and will benefit athletes of all levels in a fun and instructive setting. Your first mat class is always free! Reference this ad and receive your 2nd class free, with the purchase of any package!

Natural Bodies Pilates: Join classes and schedule private appointments for Pilates and specialized movement programs with Lucille Dyer CMA. Free group introductions, and special rates on private introductions by appointment.. Location: Natural Bodies Pilates, 49 Heineberg Dr. (Rte. 127, 5 minutes from Burlington’s waterfront), Colchester.

Info: 802-863-3369, lucille@ naturalbodiespilates.com, NaturalBodiesPilates.com. Now you can develop an articulate, strong and flexible body in a professionally equipped studio. Experience movement that is enjoyable and effective, all within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Combination Studio Class students: Practice a mix of Reformer, Tower, Jump Board, Bartenieff Fundamentals and Ballet barre in a 90-minute class.

qi gong 6 Stars Qi Gong w/ Master Lew: Sep. 26-27, 10 a.m. Cost: $200/Saturday and Sunday Workshop. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Junction. Info: elements of healing, Scott Moylan, 802-288-8160, www.elementsofhealing.net. The Six Stars is a set of Qi Gong from the Tao Ahn Pai system. It consists of six standing exercises that build up the physical foundation of the body beginning with the bone marrow. These exercises help to strengthen from the inside out, by keeping the bone marrow soft and supple.

sailing Community Sailing Center: June - October. Location: Communtiy Sailing Center, 1 Lake St., Burlington. Info: Community Sailing Center, 802-864-2499, Info@communitysailingcenter. org, www.communitysailingcenter.org. Learn to sail! Classes for adults, youth and families, beginning and intermediate courses and full-day camps. Sailboat, kayak and canoe rentals. Other sailing opportunities include Friday night 420 race series, adaptive water sports program, high school sailing team and overnight sailing expeditions.

1x1c-csclogo061709.pdf Community Sailing Center’s mission is to provide public access to educational and recreational opportunities through sailing, paddling and other lake-oriented programs.

shelburne art center Fine Woodworking - Beginning: Jul. 6 - Aug. 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Weekly on Mondays. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, w w w.shel bur near tcent er.org.

Learn the basics of furniture making while creating a coffee table.

This class will prepare you for more advanced efforts while providing a sound footing in wood properties, furniture design and proper use of machine/hand tools. Members $240, nonmembers $270, materials $80. See complete listing of woodworking classes/workshops online, www.shelburneartcenter.org.

Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www. shelburneartcenter.org. Learn the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel while becoming familiar with the complete clay process from wheel to kiln. Three options, seven weeks: Tuesdays, July 7 - Aug. 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 8 Aug. 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m., or Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 20, 9:30 a.m. noon. Members $165, nonmembers $190, materials $60.

Acrylics, Oils or Watercolor: Weekly on Monday. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, Lisa Torchiano, 802985-3648, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Plein Air Landscape with Oils, Mondays 5:30-8:30 p.m., six weeks, July 6 - Aug. 10; Intermediate Watercolor Painting, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - noon, six weeks, July 7 - Aug. 11; Adventures in Beginning Watercolor, Tuesdays 6:00-8:30 p.m., four weeks, July 21 - Aug. 11; Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting, Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m., six weeks, July 8 - Aug. 12.

Comprehensive Stained Glass: Jul. 8 - Aug. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesdays. Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-985-3648, www.shelburneartcenter.org. Create a beautiful stained-glass window, panel or lampshade. Learn the Tiffany copperfoil technique and the traditional lead came method through demonstrations and hands-on practical experience, including pattern selection, design,

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method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

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glass selection, glass cutting, project assembly and finishing. For beginning and intermediate crafters.

Members $240, nonmembers $265, materials $35.

Beginning Jewelry: Jul. 7-28, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesdays.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, 64 Harbor Rd., Shelburne. Info: Shelburne Art Center, 802-9853648, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Focus on the acquisition of jewelry skills and techniques while learning the art of fine craftsmanship. Each student will complete a series of practice pieces before designing and creating a wearable, finished piece of jewelry. Members $110, nonmembers $120, materials $23. See all metal art classes online www.shelburneartcenter.org.

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COPPER CRANE YOGA: Yoga in the summer. Cost: $14/drop in, $60/5-class card, $110/10-class card, $200/20-class card. Location: Copper Crane Yoga, 179 Main St., Vergennes. Info: 802877-3663, coppercraneyoga.com.

Individual, group and custom yoga classes. Copper Crane provides wise and compassionate teaching to strengthen the body, uplift the heart and calm the mind. Be yourself here. Copper Crane is directed

by Carolyn Conner, RYT, Advanced Certified Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner. Thai Yoga Bodywork and Zero Balancing sessions by appointment.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels, conveniently located in Burlington. Cost: $14/10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon., Wed., Fri. 4:30 p.m. classes are sliding scale $5-$10. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-864-9642, www.evolutionvt.com. Our staff of all certified teachers are skilled with beginners as well as students wanting to refine their practice.

Vinyasa, Anusara-Inspired, Kripalu, Iyengar and babies/kids classes available. Prepare for birth and strengthen post-partum with pre/ post-natal yoga. Participate in our 2:26:39 PM community blog: evolutionvt.com/ evoblog.

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Mon & Wed: 7-8 a.m.; Tues. & Thurs: noon-1; Tues.: 5-6 p.m. and Wed. 6-7 p.m. Cost: $18/person per outing. Location: Lake Champlain, Burlington based, but will visit other waterways.

Info: Stormboarding, Rachael Miller, 802-578-6120, rachael@ stormboarding.com, www.stormboarding.com. Fitness at its most beautiful. Stand-up paddling is an incredible full-body workout. Outings focus on core strength, balance, flexibility and aerobic fitness plus having fun and enjoying the Lake. Weekends feature a race/ event series. Custom outings available - great for families or visiting friends. Burlington based but will move around Vermont.

The Studio at The Field House: Daily yoga & Pilates classes for all levels. Drop-ins welcome; no membership required. Cost: $15/ drop-in, $60/month (6 classes).

Unlimited yoga, $70 (incl. club membership). Location: 166 Athletic Drive, Shelburne. Info: 802985-4406, www.shelburneathleticclub.com. Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, Ashtanga & Kripalu classes as well as reformer, mat & senior Pilates.

Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-8647902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi

Cars/Trucks 1990 Veggie VW Jetta Diesel Veggie, used veggie oil conversion. 40k on rebuilt engine, 42 mpg, sunroof, 5-sp., snows on rims. $2000. OBO. Info: 802-4967465.

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1995 Toyota only 85K Red, 2-dr. Tercel, auto. w/ excellent gas mileage - almost 50 mpg.

Winter/summer tires incl. Still driven daily. All maintenance records. Moving, must sell. $2700/ OBO. Info: 802-578-6839.

2005 Audi A4. 1.8T Quattro Great deal! Leaving country must sell! Black w/ tan leather interior & sleek aluminum detail. 6-spd. manual. 60K. AWD. Sport package. Bose Sound. Moonroof. Info: 650-454-7921.

4-6-BR House UVM/Hospital Great house, yard, neighborhood.

W/D. Off-street parking. Avail.

Jun. 1. Spacious, 2 LRs, eat-in kitchen, HDWD. Next to UVM/ FAHC. $2400/mo. Info: Janet Liscio, 802-233-4317.

1995 low-mileage Saab 9000 CS w/ only 86,233 miles! Black w/ tan leather interior, auto., all the power options. Super clean. $4495. Give us a call! Info: 800730-5547, jon.barrette@barretteford.com, www.barretteford. com.

2005 Buick Lacrosse $16,125.

Mint condition. Extremely low mileage. No rust. Parked inside garage. Remote start. Heated seats. 1 owner. Info: 802-5784139, downslynn@rocketmail. com.

BURLINGTON 1-BR Apt. $700/ mo. Bright, furnished, sliding glass doors lead to lg. deck, quiet New North End neighborhood near bike path & lake. Electric, cable TV, Internet incl. No pets. Avail.

Aug. 1. Info: 802-864-0838, thomasbusinessagenc y @ comcast.net.

1996 VW Jetta only 118K! Manual trans., black, runs great!

Just $3995. Info: 802-868-3327, www.barretteford.com.

1998 Honda Civic EX 2D Fabulous car! Power W, A/C, cruise control, moonroof, CD player. 2 sets of tires: summer ones as well as studded Hakkapeliittas. $3200.

OBO. Info: 802-893-2892.

1998 Hone Civic 5-spd. manual, 144K, maintained, excellent condition. Winter studded & summer tire sets. Thule roof rack. $2750/ OBO. Info: 802-522-3844.

2000 Nissan Altima GXE Great running. Selling because we don’t need 2 cars. New battery. Great gas mileage. FWD, manual. Info: 216-407-8453.

2001 Toyota Corolla Clean, rust free, dependable, 33 mpg, great car I’d still be driving if my heart wasn’t stolen away by its younger cousin, a Prius. 112K is not high mileage for a Toyota; this car has at least another 100K to go. Info: 802-343-8126.

2002 ISUZU RODEO 4X4 Loaded.

Super clean & well maintained!

This LSE has leather & moonroof & 4x4! Come check it out! Info: EJ Barrette and Sons, Inc., 802-8683327, www.barretteford.com.

2002 Subaru Impreza Wagon Car is in good condition. Drives great, had one previous owner.

Comes with all seasons & winter tires, only three months on them. $4000. OBO. Info: 802-733-6512.

2006 Certified Fusion SE 4-cyl. auto. 30+ mpg! Classy dune pearl clearcoat ext., sueded tan cloth int. Like new! Only 16K & 6-yr./100K powertrain warranty! $16,495. Info: EJ Barrette and Sons, Inc., 802-868-3327, www. barretteford.com.

2006 VW Golf GLS TDI 45+ mpg in mixed driving. 1 owner, service records. Southern. Fully serviced.

Moonroof, monsoon. Economy, longevity & performance. 802426-3889, sales@vermontTDIimports.com, www.vermontTDIimports.com. Info: Vermont TDI Imports, Dale Newton, thistle2@ fairpoint.net.

Auto Auction 3 Saturdays ea. month. Open to the public. Info: 802-878-9200, THCAuction.com.

Motorcycles Alien 150cc Scooter In good shape. Minor scratches, but very low miles for a 2005. Inspected, registered, ready to go. Save on gas! 60+ mpg. Info: Derek Izzi, 717-991-3764.

Honda Elite 80 Used scooter, bought new. Very low miles & in excellent shape. Bluebook value is $1500 (assumes over 5K miles).

Save on gas! Info: Derek Izzi, 717-991-3764.

2003 Chevy S10 V6 4.3 ZR2 Auto., 4WD, LS, power W/L, tilt wheel, cruise control, CD, bed liner, ladder rack, 142K, would make a great work truck. 4 new winter tires. Info: 318-780-1060.

2003 GMC Safari AWD Hard to find! AWD minivan! Just 93K, great condition, well maintained.

Check it out today! $7995. Info: EJ Barrette and Sons, Inc., 802868-3327, www.barretteford.com.

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2004 BMW 325CI Convertible Great condition, steel blue w/ black soft top, extra set of alloy rims w/ snow tires, runs great, well maintained. The car is a joy to drive. Here’s your chance to own the convertible of your dreams for an affordable price. $21,000/OBO. Info: Tom, 802999-4596.

2004 Volvo S40 Well-maintained, highway miles, 30 mpg, leather, 4 snows on rims, 1 owner, moonroof, recent brakes, struts, springs, tires. Info: 802-8790928.

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Bristol 1-BR apt. in downtown.

High ceilings, sunny rooms. Incl. water, sewer, off-street reserved parking, storage unit. Tenant pays heat, electric. NS/pets. 2 1-BA units avail. 6/1. Rent $625/ mo. each. Special bonus - 1 mo. free! Info: 802-453-4065.

Burlington 2- & 3-BR apts.

Heat & HW incl. Close to downtown & waterfront, off-street parking, garage/snow removal, on bus line. $1300-$1350/mo. + dep.

Info: 802-863-9612.

Burlington 64 N. Winooski Ave. Avail. Jul. 1. 4-BR, 1-BA, close to downtown, W/D hookups, porch.

Pets considered. $1900/mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802864-5200 ext. 229.

Burlington Avail. June 1. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in Hill Section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, high-end kitchen, quiet safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/pets. Refs. req. $3500/ mo. Info: 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast.net.

Burlington 2-BR, fantastic location, min. from colleges, hospital, downtown, waterfront. Spacious rooms. Plenty of off-street parking, snow removal, garbage, water incl. Avail. now. $1250/mo. + utils. Info: 802-316-1912.

Burlington So. End 3-BR apt.

Spacious, quiet, off-street parking, W/D. 1-yr. lease. No pets.

Avail. June 1. Info: 802-9228518.

Burlington Quiet 1-BR apt. in convenient location. No dogs.

Avail. Jul. 1. $725/mo. + utils.

Info: 802-355-2219.

For Rent 1-3-BR Affordable Apts. 1-BR apts., $817/mo. 2-BR, $966/mo.

3-BR, $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Weekly yoga classes, fitness center, movie room & monthly community events! To qualify: 1 person makes less than $31,740/ yr., 2 people <$36,300 combined, 3 people <$40,800 combined, 4 people <$45,360 combined. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com.

3-BR Avail. Now Marble Ave 1-BA, Pergo flooring, off-street parking, on bus line, less than 1 mile from downtown, garbage & snow removal incl. NS/pets. $1299/mo. Info: 802-324-6446.

3-BR House in Huntington Country setting, garage, fireplace, DW, DSL, hookups, full basement, gardening space, lg. yard, deck, NS/pets, $1100/mo. + utils. 802434-4147.

Burlington Avail. now. 515 S. Union St., 4-BR lg. house, HDWD floors, fireplace, DR, 2-car garage, basement, full BA, 2 porches, W/D. $2200/mo. Avail. 7/1, 527 So. Union St. medium 2-BR, full BA, quiet, sunny, W/D, heat & HW incl. $1100/mo. No dogs. 802862-7467 Info: 802-862-7467.

Burlington 1-BR apt. 2nd floor, w/ large porch. $750/mo. + dep., heat & HW incl. No parking/ pets. Info: 802-363-8115.

Burlington 2 BR Avail. Sept.

- May, 2-level duplex + basement. Newly renovated kitchen/ BA. HDWD, new W/D, off-street parking, small private yard. Walk downtown/water front/Batter y Park. $1200/mo. incl. water/ trash/snow removal. Sec. dep.

Credit check. NS/pets. Info: Gilda, 301-455-7477.

Burlington Colchester Ave. 3-BR. Parking, W/D. No dogs.

Avail. Sept 1. $1185/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington South Meadow 3-BR w/ attached garage, full BA, onsite W/D, gas heat utils. not incl. NS/pets. Avail. Aug. 1. $1200/mo. + dep. Info: 802-8649966.

Burlington South Meadow 3-BR, full BA, onsite W/D, gas heat utils. not incl. NS/pets. Currently avail. Income restrictions apply. Please call for more info.

Info: 802-864-9966.

Burlington, Buell St. 1-BR NS/pets. Avail. July 1. $870/mo. incl. heat & HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1021. www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington, Loomis St. Avail Aug. 1. Studio. 2nd floor. $697/ mo. incl. heat & HW. Parking. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030. nevilleco. com/residence.php. Info: 802862-0208-1030.

Burlington, North Ave. Avail.

July 1. 2-BR, parking, hookups, no dogs. $890/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030.

Info: Amy Playdon, www.nevilleco.com.

Burlington/Winooski Roommates wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.!

2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on bus line.

No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612.

Cambridge Village Nice 1- & 2-BR apts. at $595/$695/mo. + utils. Great Village location, close to shopping & skiing. Gas heat, W/D. No pets! Info: 802-8638200.

Colchester: Waterfront Unsurpassed 3-BR + office, 3-BA custom home, cathedral ceilings, professionally designed kitchen, astonishing views. Furnished or not. July 1; 1-yr. lease. NS/pets. $2300/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, rentals@ hickokandboardman.com, www.

HickokandBoardman.com.

Downtown Winooski 3-BR, across the street from VSAC, gas heat/HW. Off-street parking for 2 cars. Lease. $1100/mo. + sec. W/D hookup. Info: 802-655-1220, 802343-9315.

Essex: Fox Run Condo Appealing 3-BR, 2.5-BA townhouse w/ 1720 sq.ft, built-in speakers throughout, master BR w/ BA, built in 2000. 1-car garage, full/ unfinished basement, pool. July 1; 1 year. $1750/mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802-846-9568, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

Franklin Co. Fully renovated house, $1200/mo. +, 1st, last.

3-BR, 2-BA, gorgeous 3-season porch, huge fully applianced kitchen, W/D conveniently located in 1st-floor BA. Info: Nancy, 802-309-9627.

HUNTINGTON 1 BR BROOKSIDE Spacious, 4 season, unfurnished w/ woodstove, wood-fired sauna, loft, swimming holes, DSL. Near hike/ski/Catamount trails on Camel’s Hump Rd. Burlington not far. Pet possible. Mo.-to-mo. possible. Refs. req. Avail. now. $950/ mo. + utils. Info: 518-817-7164.

Hinesburg Studio Apt. Gas woodstove, breakfast bar, views, gardening, biking, hiking, cross country skiing, shared W/D room.

Cat OK. 25 min. to Burlington.

Avail. Jun. 21. $775/mo. Info: 802-482-4544.

Live on a mountaintop Bolton Valley, you will love it! 1-BR condo, furnished, fireplace. For rent, $750/mo. + utils., dep. For sale, $105,000. Just renovated, all new, must see. Info: The Best, Melanie, 484-832-9964.

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Northshore CoNdomiNium

OverlOOk COndO

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End Unit just steps from the bike path and lake. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. First floor bedroom. Living room with gas fireplace. Spectacular lake and mountain views. One car garage. Wrap-around deck and beautiful perennials. $379,000.

Two story Overlake Condominium with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Built-in shelves and cabinets surround fireplace in living room. Partially finished basement with large family room and tons of storage. Finished basement. Walk to UVM, FAHC and downtown. Seasonal Lake & Adirondack views. $379,900

This unit was renovated and designed for the developer to occupy. 2 bedrooms plus office, 1.5 baths, gorgeous architectural details, curved window, balcony on second floor overlooking custom kitchen & open living room.

City, mountain and lake views! $579,000

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

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Ferrisburg LakeFront CBHB-2813246-062409.indd 1

Attention 1st time Home Buyers!

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Lakeside RetReat

call chris Von trapp coldwell banker Hickok & boardman realty (802) 846-9525 www.chrisvontrapp.com

Perfect Starter Home

Take advantage of the federal tax credit this year & become a homeowner! This one-level Condo offers an open floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, well-maintained throughout, private back patio, common laundry, carport, great South Burlington location. $144,900.

Just minutes from Burlington with association beach and lake access plus seasonal 3 bedroom, 1 bath Cottage with recent improvements including windows, roof, siding and plumbing plus newly remodeled enclosed front porch with stunning lake views. $198,500.

Call geri reilly Coldwell banker Hickok & boardman realty 802-862-6677 www.buyvtrealestate.com

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Own this great little renovated two bedroom on the South End of Burlington. Part of a 3-unit association, fees include snow, garbage, lawn care, water and sewer.

Includes plenty of off-street parking and an oversized one-car garage. Nice basement. $209,900.

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Enjoy this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cottage on Pleasant Bay on Lake Champlain, beautiful sunsets over the Adirondacks, lots of hardwood, 2 fireplaces, sleeping loft, expansive deck, docks and moorings, a true lakefront playground! $497,500.

URBAN LOFT LIVING

First time Homebuyer special

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Located just minutes from Taft Corners and Williston Town Center. The perfect starter home with tons of potential. Bring your ideas and build some equity. Quick close possible. Easy show. $149,900. caLL erNIe roSSI coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman realty (802) 846-9582 www.BurlingtonVermontHomes.com

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ONE LOFT LEFT! The Hinds Lofts are 95% sold!

Come to the Open House to see our last beautifully furnished model.

Open House Saturday 1:00-3:00 p.m. (161 St. Paul Street) Call Heidi Tappan Redstone • www.thehindslofts.com 802-658-7400 x 20

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Luxury Apartments Keen’s Crossing! Are you looking for the space & convenience of a home in an apt. setting? 17 floor plans, incl., variously: lg. closets, bay windows, private exterior entrance, W/D hookups, central A/C! Our community offers many amenities, such as fitness & movie rooms. Prices vary, but all incl. heat, HW, sewer/trash. Call for details & pricing! EHO ADA. Info: Keen’s Crossing, 802-655-1810, www.keenscrossing.com.

Middlebury 2-3 BR Apt. in house. Beautiful, rural setting in Middlebury, 2.5 miles from downtown. Separate entrance & parking area. Very private. Screened porch. W/D hookups, heat, plowing, trash, recycling incl. Info: 802-388-8998.

h meworks

Incredible historic building on the national preservation register. Presently the home of Sherwood Real Estate and The Richford Antique and Craft Center. The registered trademark `The Pink Lady` will be conveyed to the buyer with the property. All antiques are negotiable. All original woodwork.

Also, the building is featured in the East Coast Victorian book.

Third floor sprinkler system . Broker owned. $319,900.

Call Ashley at

865-1020 x37

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Montpelier Avail. Jul. 5. Msgr.

Crosby Ave. 1-BR, HDWD floors, central gas, freestanding gas fireplace, gas range, off-street parking, W/D. 2 blocks to Main St. $750/mo. + utils. Info: 802310-4205.

North Ferrisburg Sunny, spacious 1-BR, HDWD floors, 2 level. $600/mo. + utils. Info: 802-3434820.

Richmond small 1-BR Furnished, parking. NS/pets. Lease, credit check, ref. Please lv. msg.

Info: 802-434-3238.

Richmond small 2-BR Unfurnished. NS/pets. Lease. Credit check. Ref. Please lv. msg. Info: 802-434-3238.

S. BURLINGTON: 2500 Sq.Ft. Beacon St.: Mayfair Park singlefamily style duplex. 4-BR, 1.5-BA, all new paint, flooring, appliances. Great condition, 2-car garage, yard. Aug.1; 1 yr. $1800/mo. 802846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com. Info: Coldwell Banker

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Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, rentals@hickokandboardman.com.

S. Burl.: VT National Nicklaus Circle: Brand new 2-BR, 2-BA villa w/ 1956 sq.ft., soaring ceilings, chef’s kitchen, spacious master suite w/ Jacuzzi & walk-in. NS/pets. July 1. $2250/ mo. Info: Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Kaitlyn Dorey, 802846-9568, rentals@hickokandboardman.com, www.HickokandBoardman.com.

S. Burlington Sunny 1-BR apt. in private residence. Walking distance to UVM. Parking. $995/mo. incl. utils. Sec. dep. & refs. req.

Info: 802-862-1746.

S. Burlington Sugartree Condos. Avail. Aug. 1. 2-BR townhouse, 1.5-BA, W/D, carport, locked storage. No pets. $1175/ mo. + utils. Call Coburn & Feeley, 802-864-5200 ext. 229.

S. Burlington Apt. Quiet, newly renovated 2 BR w/ office, excellent location near hospital/ schools, lg. yard, community garden, off-street parking. NS/dogs.

W/D hookup, trash, lawn. $1175/ mo., 1-yr. lease. Info: 802-8628664, pgadams@sover.net.

S. Burlington Condo Clean, bright, newly renovated 2nd-floor flat. 2-BR, all appliances, pool, carport w/ storage. Convenient location. $975/mo. Info: 802862-8047.

Shelburne Flat $1250 2-BR, quiet, 2nd floor. Locust Hill condo complex. Lg. BRs, garage, fireplace, DW, W/D, pool, tennis courts. NS/pets. Deposit/ utils. Info: 802-999-1271, cloverlily13@yahoo.com.

Sunny 1 BR in Underhill Adorable refinished apt. w/ HDWD floors. Trails. Gardens. $685/mo. + utils. NS/pets. Info: Chris Baron, 802-899-3191.

Upper Maple St. 2 apts. Clean, quiet, bright, parking, private yard, heat, W/D. 2nd-floor efficiency w/ common BA. $650/mo. $675/mo. w/ deck. NS/pets. Refs.

Info: 802-658-8056, Studio404@ comcast.net.

Vergennes 287 Main St. Medium 2-BR, parking, lg. enclosed porch.

Quiet. Heat & HW incl. No dogs. $850/mo. Call only between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Avail. now. Info: 802-349-4017.

Westford Farmhouse, Rt. 128, 4-BR, 2-BA, 1 w/ shower & jacuzzi, DW, W/D. $1500/mo. Incl. garbage/snow removal. dep., first req. Info: Jean, 802-229-1038.

Wheeler Brook Apts. Off the Sugarbush Access Road in Warren.

Brand new apts. feature HDWD floors, mountain views, covered porches, heat, solar HW, trash removal, on site W/D & 24-hr. emergency maintenance incl. 1-BR flats (some fully accessible) $525-615/ mo. 2-BR townhouses $750/mo.

3-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse $900/ mo. Some income limits apply. For more info, to schedule a showing or complete a rental application call Mark at the Central VT Community Land Trust, 877-320-0663 ext. 230, or download the application at www.cvclt.org. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Winooski 3-BR, Side St., 10 blocks from hospital, off-street parking. $1185/mo. Heat & HW incl. Info: 802-862-1850.

Winooski Lg. 2-BR, parking, W/D onsite, yard, storage. No pets.

Avail. 7/1. $1000/mo. + utils.

Info: 802-858-9034.

Winooski Spacious 2-BR apt.

Dining room, DW, storage space, yard. Off-street parking. Flexible lease. Avail. Jul. 1. $1000/mo.

Sorry, no pets. Info: 802-3557888.

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ESSEX JCT. CONDO W/ GARAGE

FOR SALE BY OWNER List your property here! 30 words + photo.

Contact Ashley 864-5684, fsbo@sevendaysvt.com CHARMING COUNTRY HOME IN WESTFORD

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3/24/09FSBO-BTomko062409.indd 3-BR, 2.5 BA on private dead end 9:45:33 AM road, 2616 sq.ft. contemporary home, deck off sunroom incl. Spa-hot tub, full basement, attached garage, lots of room for entertaining!

Direct lakefront, boat ramp, docks. $597,900.

802-372-4131.

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WINOOSKI 1 BR/STUDIO Apt. avail now, off-street parking, no pets, on bus line, $650/mo. + deposit. Info: 802-999-6092, lisapickvt@yahoo.com.

WINOOSKI 1-BR Heat/HW incl.

DW, parking, W/D in building, full BA w/ tub/shower. Clean. NS/ pets. $845/mo. Info: Bill Wheater, 802-233-1150.

WINOOSKI, HICKOK ST., 2-BR HDWD, parking. No dogs. Avail. now. $875/mo. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481, x1030.

Info: www.nevilleco.com.

For Sale $155,000 - TWIN OAKS CONDO 122 N. Twin Oaks, 2-BR, 1-BA upstairs condo in convenient S. Burlington location, carport + 1 space, community swimming pool, recreational vehicle parking, upgraded appliances. Info: Roy Flournoy, 802-860-7220.

RICHMOND FARMHOUSE 3-BR, 2 mi. from Williston Village. Many updates incl. new kitchen & BA, 13x18 storage shed, on.55 acres, picket fence. $244,000. Info: 802-238-8637.

Housemates BIG COUNTRY HOME TO SHARE On 30 acres in S. Starksboro. Avail. now. Furnished room for weekly/ monthly/long-term, single or couple, unfurnished rooms too.

NS/pets. Info: 802-453-5409, lescoe@madriver.com.

BURLINGTON 2 BRs & 1/2 BA in upstairs of cape. Close to beach, bike path, bus line. Great neighborhood. Mature, responsible, friendly person looking for private space wanted! Info: 802864-2445.

CHARM AND CONVENIENCE

6/23/09FSBO-BWorthen-032509.indd 8:53:52 AM Charming 2-BR house in Burlington (next to Five Sisters). Hardwood floors, fenced backyard, detached garage, 10 min. walk downtown.

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IndIan Creek Condo

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BURLINGTON/WINOOSKI Roommates wanted to share lg. furnished house. All utils. incl.!

2.5-BA, W/D, parking, on busline.

No pets. Rent individually or w/ friends. Year lease or summer sublets avail. $650/mo. per person + dep. Info: 802-863-9612.

JERICHO VILLAGE HOMESHARE Well-kept home w/ 3 spare rooms. Single mid-age male seeks housemate(s). All utils. incl.

Power, heat, W/D, cable, wireless Internet, parking, big yard. $650/ mo. 802-899-2654.

LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE Townhouse w/ 2.5 BAs, attached garage, unfinished basement, lg.

BRs, a sunroom & bonus room.

NS/dogs. $725/mo incl. all. Info: Brenda Bushey, 802-373-2002, bbushey597@comcast.net.

ROOMMATE WANTED Female wanted for village apt. Petfriendly. Avail. Aug. 1. $800/ mo. incl. parking, W/D, all utils. except phone. Deposit required.

Donna Bruno, 425-4168, lv. msg.

SHARE QUIET COUNTRY HOME Shared BA. Must enjoy animals. close to Burlington, Middlebury, Waterbury, Montpelier. Lesbian couple. Hobby farmers w/ professional jobs. Neat, friendly, respectful. NS/drugs/alcohol (sober preferred). $500/mo. incl. all.

Info: Laura Smith, 802-846-7571, stark.hollow.googlepages.com/ home.

TO SHARE APT. Clean, mature, dependable person needed to share 3-BR apt. in farmhouse. W/D, lg. kitchen, quiet convenient location. $467/mo. incl. utils. Internet/cable $42/mo. Sean, 802864-9614.

Land CONSERVED FARM FOR SALE 143.5 acres in S. Burlington/Shelburne, 96 acres tillable, 18 acres prime soil & allowance for house site, $225,000. The Vermont Land Trust seeks buyers who will establish commercial farm operation.

Info: Vermont Land Trust, Siobhan Smith, 802-262-1217, www. vlt.org/Leduc.

Office/ Commercial Office Space Available

3/24/09 Lovely home on quiet, dead end 9:46:15 AM street near UVM, FAHC, downtown.

1752 sq.ft., 3-BR, 2-BA, 3rd floor suite, private yard w/ patio, deck, gardens. $339,900.

Contact Lorrie: 802-864-8378.

ADIRONDACK LAKEFRONT COTTAGE

10:31:10 AM 1 Creek, S. Burlington. Bright, sunny unit in fabulous6/23/09 10:01:45 AM 2-BR condo at Indian locationFSBO-LSmith062409.indd 1st floor is 1 unit, HDWD floors,5/19/09 full BA, lg.FSBO-Howard062409.indd close to shopping, schools & recreation. 12 min. to downtown, 5 min. to Rte. 89. kitchen w/ island & extended living/dining room. 2-BR + basement & extra laundry Unit is located at far end of complex w/ minimal traffic. Excellent condition w/ room. Lots of charm. 2nd unit is 2 floors recent paint, carpeting & tile. Unit incl. 1.5-BA, ample closet space, fireplace living of living space. All HDWD floors, 1 full BA, room, solarium kitchen, deck, one car garage. Indian Creek is a park like complex w/ kitchen & small TV room or dinning area. mature vegetation, pool & tennis courts. See indiancreekcondos.org for more info.

Extra laundry room on ground level. Third & photos. $219,500. floor has nice size master BR, skylights w/ 802-484-7213. lake views as well as partial lake views from living room. Gas heat/ranges in both units. $175,000 each. 802-310-4205.

BURLINGTON 1-BR avail. in 2-BR townhouse. Shared living space.

Excellent location near hospital, college, bus line, I-89. $525/mo. incl. all utils. Parking, W/D on onsite. NS/pets. Info: 802-8625321.

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2 CONDOS ON S. UNION ST. FSBO-DTurner052009.indd 1

Only five beautiful and quiet wooded hillside lots remain for sale on this paved cul-de-sac town road. One acre and larger starting at $139,900.

Driveway cuts, underground utilities and wastewater/septic in place. Only minutes to I-89. Bring your own builder or use one of our recommended professionals. For more information contact the Owner-Realtor at 802-434-4733 ext 1.

2 bedroom + loft, 1 bath, 1400 sq.ft. home sits on 10 private acres.

Mountain views, beaver pond, brook.

Features wide pine floors, exposed beams, clawfoot tub, breakfast bar. Walk-out basement with wood stove. Super low utility bills! $245,000. 802-598-9809. btomko@gmail.com

2-BR, 1.5-BA townhouse. Natural gas heat & water, basement, W/D hookups on first floor. Completely updated inside and out. First time buyers $8000 tax credit. $175,000.

Call 802-865-2010.

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6/19/09 2:03:17 PM Beautiful old Adirondack lakefront cottage on Willsboro Pt. 5-BR, great room, stone fireplace, sleeping porch, deck, dock, nice beach, mooring, half acre with gardens and outbuilding.

1 hr. from Burlington. Unique place & setting. $440,000.

Info: 518-963-4568 or tcwick56@comcast.net.

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RETAIL - BURLINGTON Art Gallery looking to host upscale arts-related retailer in charming separate 350+ sq.ft. room. Call for price. Avail. July 1. Info: Pine Street Art Works, 802-863-8100.

S. BURLINGTON OFFICE SPACE 750 sq.ft. office on Swift Street near Shelburne Road, lg. room w/ small office. Rent incl. parking & utils. $725/mo. Info: Patrick Waters, 802-425-3258.

Vacation Rentals LAKE CHAMPLAIN RENTAL 1-BR incl. breakfast & lake use. You may incl. quests to use your BR. Cost is $60 per day. Info: 802999-8645.

WILLOUGHBY LAKE COTTAGE Private, lakefront. $1000/week. 2 BR, sleeps 6. Kayaks avail. Great hiking & biking nearby. Call Sue, 802-734-9492. Info: Susan Gage, 802-734-9492, burlington.craigslist.org/vac/1212741739.html.

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Counseling Stephanie Buck, Ph.D., M.A., LCMHC Jungian Psychotherapy & Consultation Burlington, Vermont 802-860-4921 Training Candidate, C.G. Jung Institute - Boston Insurance Accepted Reduced Fee Avail.

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TEACHER NEEDED Prep-schooltype teacher needed for 13 y.o.

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Antiques/ Collectibles

Software for Sale Microsoft Office Access 2003 & Access 2003 Bible. $100/OBO. Design & Print Business edition, $15/OBO. Both in package. No longer need. Info: 802-864-4908.

Bodhran Irish Drum Lovely hide skin & natural wooden frame; deep beautiful sound; in excellent condition, w/ original beater. $100, w/ some wiggle room for dickering. Info: 802-922-1589.

Sony Handycam Camcorder Like new. Only used a handful of times. Works beautifully. Bought at Walmart last year for over $250. Good deal. Info: Linnie Miller, 802-658-0442, millerlinnie@gmail.com.

ODD JOBS YOU BETCHA Pressure washing/painting, Fascia & trim (install, replace, repair), windows/doors, roof repairs, gutters (clean, repair), fences & decks (new, repair) + much more. Free estimates. 20+ yrs. exp. Info: 802-373-2444.

gemstone collection Great starter. 100s of carats, some rough, most faceted. Garnets, tanzanite, many tourmalines incl.

2.35 ct. paraiba appraised $20005000, sapphries, rubies, emeralds. Best offer $1500+. Info: Bruce Robertson, 802-891-6249, brobertson888@comcast.net.

Residential Housekeeping Move-out cleans, weekly & biweekly time slots avail. Perfect refs. avail., reliable, college educated. Please call or email for pricing. Info: Lindsay Reszewski, 802-734-7008, lindsayreszewski@yahoo.com.

Appliances/ Tools/Parts 14” Subaru Wheels/Tires 4 aluminum wheels w/ Michelin tires. Good condition. 185/65/14. $200. 238-7152.

Mini Fridge, almost new 2.5’ tall x 20” wide x 20” deep. Perfect for dorm room. Less than 1 y.o., barely used. Purchased $170, selling $120. You pick up. Info: 339236-0295.

SUBARU 14” tires/wheels 4 aluminum wheels w/ Michelin tires. Good condition. 185/65/14. $200. 238-7152.

Solid gold, Dancers Exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette, Mardi Gras parties or any time good friends get together. #1 for fun. New talent welcome. Info: 802-658-1464.

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Electronics

Like-New Computer Dell Dimension PC w/ Pentium III Processor 797 MHZ 512 MB of RAM; DVD-RW drive; almost never used, uncluttered. $350. Info: alunaj9@yahoo.com.

Green Cleaning Service Clean Spaces, LLC, is your eco-friendly cleaning service. We use only natural, bio-based products that are safe for people, pets & the environment. Great references! Info: Clean Spaces, 802-734-2269, denise@cleanspacesvt.com, www. cleanspacesvt.com.

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Lurie, MEd, CHt, 802-578-8391, www.tghypno.com.

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titan 440i sprayer/ladders 40-32-24-16 ft. extension ladders, 8 ft. and 3 -6 ft. steps. Many extras, $1100. All perfect condition. Price is a steal. Info: Picasso Painting, Bruce Robertson, 802-891-6249, brobertson888@ comcast.net.

Universl Wireless Keyboard Mint condition. Compatible with Tungsten, Zire, Treo & select Dell/ HP devices. Full size keyboard, folds to 5.5 x 3.5 x.5 inch. $35 firm. Info: 802-655-0942.

Entertainment/ Tickets 2 Bob Dylan show tickets At Champlain Valley Exposition, Friday, July 17, 5:30. Front row of Brown section. At cost, $170.50.

802-434-4147.

Bob Dylan Tickets 4 prime Bob Dylan tickets. Friday, July 17 at Essex Fairgrounds. Info: 802-4344326.

Drivers w/ late-model vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows w/ exotic dancers. Info: 802-658-1464.

Is Your House Haunted? Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.”

Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. Info: Matthew Borden, 802881-1171, bigbigdeal3@aol.com.

Furniture FREE AREA RUG 10’ X 11’ Beige rug & pad. Worn but still usable.

Pick up in S. Burlington. Info: 802-236-1276.

Love Seat for Sale Good condition, comfortable, comes w/ 2 throw pillows. Lightweight, could fit in the back of pickup or SUV. $100, you provide transportation.

Info: 339-236-0295.

Garage/Estate Sales Colchester Farmers Market Vendors wanted. Starting July 11.

Looking for produce, specialty foods, crafts. Only locally made products. Info: Tracey Calista, 802-864-4908, tcalista2@gmail. com.

Lakewood - 18 Families Off North Ave. opposite RiteAid. Sat., 8:30-3:00. Furniture; sports, fishing & fitness equipment; chainsaw; fireplace brass & glass doors (28” x 37”) & utensils; outdoor clothes dryer, queen-size handmade quilt; household goods; cartop carrier; lamps; music; toys; Avon bottles & much more.

Shelburne/S. Burlington Locust Hill community-wide garage sale. Sat. Jun. 27. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Rte. 7. Turn at light by Sirloin Saloon.

Yard Sale 6/26, 6/27, 6/28 At 1044 Stone Bridge Rd, Georgia. Hours 9-4 all 3 days. Rain or shine.

Pets Free 1 y.o. cat We need to give away our guy. He’s up to date on his shots & a great little guy but we don’t have space. Info: Erin Stechman, 267-228-6385.

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Mazzie

Age/Sex/Fixed: 10-month-old pitbull mix, SF SiZe: Med./44 lbs. energy LeveL: Very high reASOn Here: My owners could no longer keep me.

KidS: 13+ CATS: NO dOgS: OK SPeCiAL COnSiderATiOnS: Very high energy; need lots of exercise!

Humane

Society of Chittenden County

SUMMAry: A very sweet girl who would do great in an active home. Loves riding in cars, gets along well with other dogs, and smiles for everyone she meets! Because she is still young she would benefit greatly from classes to work on basic manners.

visit me at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 862-0135.

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space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@ stevehadeka.com.

Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. All ages/styles/levels.

Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802-864-7195, rickbelf@ myfairpoint.net, www.rickbelford.com.

« pets Labrador Retriever Puppies CKC & AKC champion bloodlines.

Parents OFA & I certified. AKC registered. Health guarantee. Ready to go to qulified homes now. Info: Jaliwaga Labradores, 802-4254615, broot@gmavt.net.

Sports Equipment Ab Lounge 2 $50/OBO. In new condition. If interested call Barbara at 802-922-3688.

Single speed city bike 62 cm.

Diamondback road bike setup w/ sweep bars. Metallic blue. Size is L-XL. Good for someone over 6’. $150/OBO. Info: 802-233-3001.

Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver.

Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-859-8966.

Cash For Records & Stereos LPs, 45 RPMs, stereos, concert posters, music memorabilia, instruments. Convenient drop-offs in Montpelier (State St.) & Burlington (corner of Church & Bank).

Buy/Sell/Trade. Info: Burlington Records & Riverwalk Records, 802-223-3334, saiddone@hotmail.com, www.BurlingtonRecords.com.

For Sale 2007 Fender Custom Strat Custom classic Stratocaster made in the Fender Custom Shop. Nearmint condition. Bing Cherry satin translucent finish. Ash body, Vneck, rosewood fretboard. Amazing guitar. $1400, firm. Info: 802864-3714, wheelz503@gmail. com.

P.A. System $650 OBO Peavey XR 600E amplifier and mixer - 5 channels. Pair Impulse 200 speakers, stands, cables. Alesis MultiMix8 mixer. Info: erikee@gmail.com.

Pro-Audio Yard Sale Kevin Healy’s not so annual pro-audio yard sale. June 27, 10 a.m. - ?.

65 Cayuga Ct., Burlington. Lots of gently used mics/stands/cables/ cases etc. Info: 802-862-8030, kevin@healyproductions.com.

Vintage Guitar $375 Dark red solid body Gretsch Corvette w/ bigsgy trem. Retro/modern styling & tone. The humbuckers are hot on high gain w/o feedback (except the good kind) & purr on clean or jazz. Comes w/ gig bag, $80 value. Info: James Thompson, 802-497-1451, fateorfiction2@ yahoo.com.

Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice

Art Studio Space Avail. South End, starting in July. Showing the warehouse space turned studio collective now. Gallery & online presence incl. $175-$400.

Info: South End Studios, Christy Mitchell, 802-578-2512, christyjmitchell@gmail.com, thetestsight.com.

Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-8627696, www.paulasbell.com.

Music Lessons Piano, guitar, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles.

25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington.

Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@ gmail.com.

Studio/ Rehearsal Record-Mix-Practice Professional recording & mixing for $25/hr. on our Toft ATB-16 & Pro Tools HD rig. Located in downtown Burlington, contact Colin at 857-294-9850. Info: Eclectic Recording LLC, eclecticrecording@ yahoo.com, www.myspace.com/ eclecticrecording.

Auditions/ Casting Male Models Wanted You: 1825 years old, nice look, hard body, willing to pose nude. Interested in creating art. Info: 802-999-6219.

This week’s puzzle answers. Puzzles on page 47a.

RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS The City of Burlington certifies to HUD that Bob Kiss in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City to use Program funds.

Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians.

Info: 802-655-5800, www.guitarschoolofvermont.com.

Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo & more. All ages, skill levels/interests welcome. Patient, supportive teacher offering references, results & convenient scheduling 7 days/week! Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail.com, www.andysmountainmusic.com.

Creative Space

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32 – City Hall, Burlington, VT 05401. All comments received by the close of business July 1, 2009, will be considered by the City of Burlington prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS City of Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865 7144/ (TTY Users 865 7142) Issued: 6/24/09 Expires: 7/1/09 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about July 2, 2009, the above named City of Burlington, in the County of Chittenden, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93 383), as amended, to undertake a project known as the Bike ReCycle project for the purpose of installing a window in Bike ReCycle’s location at 343 No. Winooski Avenue.

Estimated HUD CDBG funding is $1,999.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Community & Economic Development Office, 149 Church Street, Room 32 – City Hall, Burlington, VT and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Burlington’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Burlington; (b) the City of Burlington has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFD Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds

by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD at: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 275 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

This material is available in alternate formats for persons with disabilities.

Bob Kiss, Mayor City Hall Burlington, VT 05401 6/24/09

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

PUBLIC NOTICE Vermont Agency of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Annual Goal on FTA-Funded Projects For Fiscal Year October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 Pursuant to US Department of Transportation regulations contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, all state transportation agencies receiving Department of Transportation financial assistance must establish overall percentage goals for the dollar value of work to be awarded disadvantaged businesses. This action has been deemed necessary in order to provide these businesses with a level playing field to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds. The Vermont Agency of Transportation is a recipient of US Department of Transportation financial assistance, and hereby establishes the following goal in accordance with these regulations: In FY 2010, the VT Agency of Transportation intends to expend 3.94% of the federal financial assistance received from the Federal Transit Administration with small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBEs). It is the intent of the VT Agency of Transportation that this expenditure be obtained through a race and gender neutral program.

Individuals who are interested in becoming a certified disadvantaged business enterprise in Vermont should contact: Vermont Agency of Transportation Office of Civil Rights & Labor Compliance One National Life Drive Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 Telephone: (802) 828-2717 A description of the methodology used in establishing this goal can be viewed for 30 days following the date of this notice during normal business hours at the above address. It is also available for viewing on our website: http:// www.aot.state.vt.us/CivilRights/ Documents/VTransDBEGoalFY10. pdf Comments pertaining to this overall goal will be accepted at the above referenced address for a period of forty-five days beginning on the date of publication of this notice. Comments will also be accepted by the Federal Transit Administration, Transportation Systems Center, Kendall Square, 55 Broadway, Suite 920, Cambridge, MA 02142-1093, Attention: FTA Regional Civil Rights Officer.

Additional information about our DBE Program, including our current DBE Registry, certification application, resource guides and links to other small business resources can be obtained by visiting the DBE page of our website at: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/ CivilRights/Dbe.htm All firms, both DBE and nonDBE, are invited to contact the Vermont Agency of Transportation for information regarding bidding opportunities on federally funded projects.

Dated June 15, 2009 at Montpelier, Vermont

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PUBLIC NOTICE FFY 2010 DBE GOAL The City of Burlington, Vermont proposes a FFY10 goal of 2.18% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises participation in contracting activity for City initiatives utilizing Federal Transit Administration funds. The goal and its rationale are available for inspection between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays at 645 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont for 30 days following publication of this notice. Written comments will be accepted for 45 days from the date of this notice and should be addressed to: City of Burlington Department of Public Works 645 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Dan Bradley, DBE Officer or Civil Rights Officer Federal Transit Administration, Region 1 Volpe Center 55 Broadway, Suite 920 Cambridge, MA 02142-1093 Individuals or businesses interested in becoming a certified DBE in Vermont should contact: Vermont Agency of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights and Labor, National Life Building, Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633.

PUBLIC NOTICE Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation APPLICATION FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY DRAFT INTERIM CERTIFICATION Intervale Compost Products Intervale Road, Burlington, Vermont The public is hereby notified that the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has issued a Draft Interim Certification and Fact Sheet to Intervale Compost Products located on Intervale Road, in Burlington, Vermont. This draft is in accordance with 10 V.S.A. Section 6601 et. Seq. and the Vermont Solid Waste Management Rules.

The Draft Interim Certification is for the purpose of operating the composting facility through June 30, 2011.

A copy of the application, the draft certification and draft fact sheet is available for public inspection during normal working hours at the Solid Waste Management Program office, located at 103 South Main St., Waterbury, Vermont and at the Burlington and Winooksi City Clerk’s Offices and the Colchester Town Clerk’s Office.

The Agency has scheduled a public meeting for 5:00 pm on Wednesday July 8th, Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington, Vermont. The Agency will accept written comments on the draft certification and draft fact sheet until 4:00 PM on July 22, 2009.

After the comment period, the Secretary will review and consider the comments received. If the application conforms with the Rules, a final interim certification will be issued. If the application does not conform to the Rules, a denial shall be sent to the applicant along with the reasons for the denial.

Comments regarding the application, draft interim certification, and draft fact sheet should be directed to: Carey Hengstenberg Vermont Solid Waste Management Program 103 South Main Street Waterbury, Vermont 05671-0404 (802) 241-2653 Carey.hengstenberg@state.vt.us

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1042-08 CnC HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Home Equity Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-4, Plaintiff v.

Theodore W. Reckell, et al. And Occupants residing at 16 River Road, Colchester, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to Theodore W. Reckell dated October 11, 2005 and recorded in Volume 541, Page 56 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, 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 9:45 A.M. on July 15, 2009, at 16 River Road, Colchester, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Theodore W. Reckell by Warranty Deed of Matthew L. Gazo and Elizabeth Gazo dated October 11, 2005 and recorded in Volume 541 at page 54 of the town of Colchester 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 Colchester.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to James Guertin and Michelle Guertin by Warranty Deed of Joshua Francis and Patricia Francis dated March 30, 2007 and recorded in Volume 260, Page 114 of the Land Records of the Town of Jericho.

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 Jericho.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

GMAC Mortgage, 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. S0967-08 CnC AmTrust Bank f/k/a Ohio Savings Bank, Plaintiff v.

John D. Gallagher And Occupants residing at 420 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Vermont Federal Credit Union to John D. Gallagher dated November 8, 2007 and recorded in Volume 1024, Page 111 of the Land Records of the Town 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 11:00 A.M. on July 15, 2009, at 420 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1066-08 CnC

To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John D. Gallagher by Quitclaim Deed of Patricia Lacy Gallagher dated August 31, 2007 and of record in Volume 1011, Page 601 of the City of Burlington Land Records.

GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff v.

James Guertin, Michelle Guertin And Occupants residing at 91 Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont, Defendants

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 Burlington.

NOTICE OF SALE

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Homecomings Financial, LLC to James Guertin dated March 30, 2007 and recorded in Volume 260, Page 116 of the Land Records of the Town of Jericho, 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 2:30 P.M. on July 15, 2009, at 91 Sunnyview Drive, Jericho, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit:

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.

AmTrust Bank By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

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STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1111-08 CnC U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FRE2, Plaintiff v.

Alvair Dasilva, Aisla Dasilva, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan And Occupants residing at 12 Floral Street, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006FRE2 to Alvair Dasilva dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in Volume 748, Page 24 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 10:30 A.M. on July 15, 2009, at 12 Floral Street, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE VERMONT LABOR RELATIONS BOARD The Labor Board Review Panel is accepting nominations of individuals with a neutral background to fill a vacancy on the Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB). The VLRB is a quasi-judicial, state administrative agency that governs labor relations primarily for public sector employers and employees, and small private operations. Nominees must be prepared to commit two Thursdays a month to serve. Nominations must include a letter of interest from the nominee with an application, a detailed resume, and three references. The application and additional information is available under the News section at www.labor.vermont.gov.

Please submit all documentation by June 30 to: Labor Board Review Panel, c/o Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor, P.O. Box 488, Montpelier, VT 05601-0488.

To Wit: 2x5-vtdeptoflabor062409.indd Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to James Gears and Sue Gears by Warranty Deed of MBL associates dated 4/21/98 of record in Volume 426, Page 484 of the City of South Burlington and by Corrective Quit Claim Deed of MBL Associates, LLC dated 5/14/98 of record in Volume 429, Page 126 of said land records.

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FOR SALE BY THE STATE OF VERMONT 2 lots in the Saxon Hill Industrial Park Allen Martin Drive, Essex

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.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000.

U.S. 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. IN RE: A.G.-H. Vermont Family Court Chittenden County Docket No. 406-10-07 NOTICE OF HEARING

Lot A: 30.48 acres; 179,000 sf 2-story building; 700 parking spaces Lot B: 21.33 acres of unimproved land A minimum bid of $ 7,000,000 is required.

A packet with additional information as well as detailed bidding instructions is available at the following web site: http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php. Packets may also be picked up at our office or requested from:

Leslie Baker

Property Management Services Division 4 Governor Aiken Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05633-7001 802-828-3390 • leslie.baker@state.vt.us A property tour will take place on July 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Bids will be opened on July 30 at 2:00 p.m.

TO: Lee Hill, putative father of A.G.-H. The State of Vermont has filed a petition to terminate your residual parental rights to A.G.-H. You are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all residual parental rights to A.G.-H. will be held on August 10, 2009 at 8:30 o’clock A.M., at the Family Court of Vermont, Chittenden County, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing will result in the termination of any rights you may have to A.G.-H. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, 32 Cherry Street, Suite 219, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

Other parties include A.G.-H. and Rosemary Johnson.

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STATE OF VERMONT 6/23/09 10:38:06 AM CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1396-07 CnC TIMOTHY POTVIN D/B/A TIM POTVIN HEATING Plaintiff, v.

CRAIG S COWLES, GRAPPONE INDUSTRIAL, INC. FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, TRENCH BOXES ETC., INC ET AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE

s/James Crucitti Family Court Judge June 10, 2009 Date

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Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Craig S. Cowles by Warranty Deed from Howard F. Whitcomb and June M. Whitcomb dated March 2, 1994 and recorded in Volume 89, Page 175 of the Richmond Land Records on March 4, 1994. The property is further described as 1877 East Main Street, Richmond Vermont, Tax identification number EM1877.

« legals By virtue and in execution of the statutory Power of Sale pursuant to a certain Judgment Lien issued in favor of Timothy Potvin d/b/a Tim Potvin Heating, against Craig S. Cowles, by the Chittenden Superior Court, Docket No S0354-06 CnC, dated September 18, 2006, and recorded in Lien Book 2, Page 529 of the Town of Richmond Land Records, and for the purposes of foreclosing the same pursuant to a Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure and Order for Public Sale, issued on September 10, 2008, by the Chittenden Superior Court, there will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on July 9, 2009 at 1877 East Main Street, Richmond, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said Order: To Wit:

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 Richmond, and to all prior liens and encumbrances.

The Debtor/defendant is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to sale by paying the full amount due under the judgment lien, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Clarke Demas & Baker, 346 Shelburne Road, 2nd Floor, 652-1400.

DATED at Burlington, Vermont this 15th day of June, 2009.

Elizabeth M. Demas, Esq. Clarke Demas & Baker 346 Shelburne Road P.O. Box 4484

STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S 947-07 CnC

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee, Plaintiff, v Orton A. Bunbury and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment and Loan, and Any Other Occupants of 60 Meadow Lane, Shelburne, Vermont, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated January 30, 2006 from Orton A. Bunbury to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on February 2, 2006 in Volume 332, Pages 415-434 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records. The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of July 1, 2006 Securitized Asset Backed Receivables, LLC, Trust 2006-FR3 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR3, by an Assignment dated August 10, 2007 and recorded on August 17, 2007 in Volume 346, Page 614 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records.

The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 o’clock AM, on the 9th day of July, A.D. 2009, at the subject premises of 60 Meadow Lane, Shelburne, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole.

To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Orton A. Bunbury by Warranty Deed of Maja Smith and Edward Johnson Hamilton dated _January 30, 2006 of record in Volume 332, at Page 413 of the Shelburne Land Records.

“A lot of land with all buildings thereon situated on the southerly side of a proposed road that runs easterly from US Route No. 7 in the Town of Shelburne and having a frontage on said proposed road of 100 feet, a west line of 120.6 feet, a south line of 100 feet and an east line of 120.6 feet that faces another proposed road that runs parallel with US Route No. 7. Being Lot No. 4 A as shown on a Plan entitled “Plan of LotsSection A Marsett and Ockert Property” dated December 2, 1958 and recorded in Volume A (Plans), Page 130 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records. Included herein is a right of way to the herein conveyed premises from US Route No. 7 until such time as said right of way is accepted by the Town of Shelburne as a public street.”

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Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court.

The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest.

The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, P.O. Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-8937400.

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AL-ANON 12-step meeting for friends and family. Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking now or in the past? Wednesdays at 8 a.m. The Turning Point Center, 61 Main St., Burlington. Entrance on South Champlain Street. Parking on street.

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BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-3432027.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge).

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting.

Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings?

People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Point Center, corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?”

A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues.

Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. Corner of Main & S. Champlain St. in Burlington.

802-861-3150.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Last support group meeting for the summer meets June 17, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call 802-488-6663 for more details.

BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP 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, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.

NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 5065, forming for friendship and fun.

Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol.com.

SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only.

Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-9858600.

MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN Meets Sundays, 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: Pathways to Well Being, 168 Battery St., Burlington. Share knowledge, experience, stories & get support. This is a FREE support group that meets every other Sunday and Thursday. Call 862-8806 x5 for more info.

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport).

WOMEN’S RAPE CRISES CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence.

Please call 864-555 ext. 19 for information.

LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802734-0695.

SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided.

The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register.

MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers.

Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support.

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message.

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh.

For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 6559136 or email kgcromey@aol.com.

SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance).

Meetings are FREE and anonymous.

For more info please call 802-8632655.

RIGHTS FOR CAREGIVERS support group – If you are a part-time caregiver for elders for an agency in Chittenden County, we need you to help everyone obtain better wages and more respect for the work we do. Contact Zoe at 802-861-6000 or zoe1944@yahoo.com.

AL-ANON Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

“WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing.

Join us any time! Childcare reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick.

CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children.

Meetings weekly in Winooski. For more info. call Tana at 802-8934878 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-2295724 or 1-800-children.

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. 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. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

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 nonjudgmental 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.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6-7:30 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room.

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 825-4643.

LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713.

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 positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094.

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 STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com.

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.

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.

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.

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.

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.

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 childcare 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.

DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285.

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.

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. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting.

Info, call Fred or Bennye, 6553317, 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, 8624516, or visit www.cvana.org. Held in Burlington.

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. Call Sandy, 863-5708.

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 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 childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 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.

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.

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.

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).

“HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support.

DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., King Street Youth Center, 87 King St., Burlington. Info, call Cameron, 363-3747.

BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free.

Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area.

AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free.

Info, 655-6512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an1:02 al- PM 1x4-7road 5/26/05 cohol problem? Al-Anon can help.

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL violence: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT group: FAHC. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m. Call Rose, 847-5714.

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MotivatedChica, 24, l, #114198 ENERGETIC, FREE-SPIRIT FULL OF SPUNKY Raised in Burlington & wouldn’t have it any other way. I like to spend my time doing crazy things w/ my friends & being outdoors. Any chance I get I’m out in the sun, kayaking or just plain relaxing. IrishCreme, 22, #114158 ATTRACTIVE, FUNNY, SOMEWHAT OUTSPOKEN Spending time w/ people who are interested in the simple things in life which don’t cost money is important to me, but if you have free tickets to the Caribbean, I wouldn’t hang up the phone. I enjoy gardening, drinking coffee, relaxing at home, going to the Roxy to see interesting movies.I love restaurants, plays, exhibits, butI can’t stay long! Lulu, 48, l, #114184 A SMILE IS NEVER WASTED Spontaneous, sassy. Believe in working hard but playing harder. Nothing in life is for free, nor should it be. Not wanting to be changed nor change anyone. Music, dancing, traveling, the ocean, rides to nowhere, a walk on a crisp fall day, Patriots fan. Looking to date a man who has values, doesn’t take himself or me too seriously, knows what he wants in life.

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NO SPECIAL TITLE F, 27, mom of 2 young girls who seems to always find bad relationships but not old enough to stop trying. Looking for the basics: honesty, respect, nonselfish people. I am going through a hard time in my life right now; just got out of a bad relationship where I lost everything I had except myself & kids. lonelyinvt, 27, l, #114214

FUN-LOVING, EASYGOING GAL WANTS COMPANION I love being outside! Passionate about art & music. An outdoor concert & picnic basket may be my ideal date. I enjoy outdoor sports & try to do something active every day. I am a great cook & entertainer. I am looking for an honest & intelligent man. A sense of humor is important, as well as a love for kids & animals. maui2vt, 39, #114117

TAKING LEAP OF FAITH Sixtieth birthday approaches, healthy, reasonably attractive, looking to jumpstart inertia. Seek intellectual stimulation, companion for rides, movies, dinner. You are stable, secure, grounded, kind, mature, similar in age. Let’s take some car rides & see nature, meet for coffee & good conversation. See where it goes. leapofaith, 59, #114212

OUTDOOR WOMAN A new adventure, putting myself out there, I get a great deal of satisfaction out of living a sustainable lifestyle. I enjoy most outdoor activities: hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, hunting. Grazing goats vs. mowing the lawn? I am lookling for an honest person who is happy w/ who he has become & wants to have some fun together. Brookside, 49, #114007

LAUGHS, LOVE & KISSING LOTS You know life is crazy when you end up here!

It’s difficult to make a connection in our busy lives & if this works, more power to it! I hope to meet people who take me out of the small work/home/friends world that is my daily life.

If that leads to romance, then I really got my money’s worth! Songbird1, 46, #114204

LOOKING FOR SUMMER FUN Simple, but very intelligent, country girl (48) dying from NO romance or intimacy. Looking for LTR with NO drama, please. Smart, d/d free, non-smoker preferred. Funny, outdoorsy, great cook. Anybody out there who wants a friend to hang with this summer? countrygirl, 50, l, #114086

LOOKING FOR FUN & FRIENDSHIP I am a very active woman. I tend to smile & laugh easily. I am honest & like to enjoy a variety of things: shows, music, dining & dancing. I also enjoy a fine glass of wine. I’m looking for that special someone to spend time with. He must like to travel, be adventurous, passionate & love life. whitedove, 47, l, #114207

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SEEKING NICE PEOPLE I would say I’m sane, honest, intelligent, articulate, funny, positive, kind, unique, good cook, great mom and mature while able to embrace fun in everyday. I love blowing bubbles, cooking, reading, sunshine, picking berries, conversation, companionship and learning. Would love to gradually grow in love with a wonderful man again and maybe someday try again for that happily ever after!

RustyBrilliance, 33, #114051 HAPPY, OUTGOING, HONEST SEEKS SAME I am an active 36 y.o. woman, smart, outgoing, very cute (I have been told), who likes good conversation, music, cooking, spending time w/ friends, traveling, listening to music, camping, fishing & much more. Looking for a man w/ similiar interests. I am 5’3 w/ brown, shoulder-length hair, brown eyes, 145 lbs.

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WOMEN seeking WoMEN WITTY INTELLIGENT QUIRKY CHICK Tall & full figured. A little bit of everything: I enjoy staying in & am a bit shy, but I like going out every now & then and being part of a crowd. Friends say I’m pretty funny. Age/ type differences don’t bother me; I’m open to possibility. miss_scarlet, 21, l, #114263 I LOVE GIRLS! I’m 18 & trying to find a woman who will complete me. I’m a cuddly person, but I really want someone who will expand my sexual fantasies. I’m really up for anything in bed, if you know what I mean. I’m a hopeless romantic & looking for someone to appreciate it. BiBaby, 18, l, #114168 FRIENDSHIP W/ POSSIBILITIES To know me is to spend time w/ me. I’ve been described as a funny gal w/ personality. I am a single mom of 2 girls & a spoiled pug. I am searching for someone to have a friendship with, possibly more. In my soul searching, I found that women make my heart flip.

Tigerette, 33, l, #114143 SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT My friends tell me I have a strange sense of humor, can be hilarious at the craziest moments, and am the kindest person they know. I’m not much for spending money going out to loud bars. I’m more into get-togethers at homes, w/ pizza, beer, a board game, or just hanging out watching a movie or talking.

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Hi, I am sort of new to the area. I’m looking for friends (first) & maybe a lot more. I have many interests: running, hiking, reading, taking classes, quiet nights at home, movies, DVDs, travel. I’m looking for someone who will be my friend & will be there for me in good times as well as bad; someone to hang out with. Let’s meet for coffee or a glass of wine... silverwoman777, 63, #113767 READY TO HOLD SOMEONE SPECIAL My name is Tiana and I am 23, mom of 2. Proud to be a Diesi. I’m a comedienne in a group.

I like silly jokes just to brighten someone’s day. My favorite sports are basketball, soccer & softball. Sitting by the lake or river relaxing, watching the sunset while having amazing conversations and getting to know someone. tana200385, 24, l, #113695 A LITTLE LEFT OF CENTER Loyal, easy going, adventurous, college grad.

Outdoorsy, love my friends, animals, don’t mind getting my hands dirty. Emotionally expressive & value communication. I am an INFJ/guardian. Looking for someone who is adventurous, likes driving around to take pictures, likes quiet time, good food, good company. Someone who is outdoorsy, loves animals, is emotionally available. Willing to get to know me? ShepherdLover, 40, l, #113619

NON-LINEAR LIFE Gay & in the military. Looking for a woman who can appreciate & respect that. Love beach, dogs, bike riding, motorcycles, road trips, museums, tattoos, movies, cooking, vodka, Kenneth Cole. VisualizeWhirledPeas, 31, u, l, #106107

MEN seeking WoMEN SPONTANEOUS & READY Like the title says, I’m very spontaneous or impulsive. I enjoy the outdoors & would really like to find someone who likes the same things. I also enjoy a good wind-down dinner & movie (great cook, by the way). I love sports, especially all the Boston teams.

So, what are you waiting for? swash328, 34, l, #114245 FUNNY, CARING, HARDWORKER I just moved to the state, so I really don’t know anyone. This looks like a good place to meet someone. Just looking for a friend who will hopefully turn into something else. I’m a hardworking man who can be very caring. sacoh, 23, l, #114296 QUIRKY, OFF-BEAT, HUMOROUS, SARCASTIC, VERBOSE Greetings! New to VT. I have many varied interests from trivia to reading to hiking. I love to travel & do new things. I enjoy a wide variety of music. I’m looking for someone a little offbeat who can hold a good conversation & isn’t afraid to express her opinion. I’m not afraid to say I love Sci-Fi, Anime & Fantasy.

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EASYGOING, LAID-BACK LISTENER A Vermonter once again after a 9-year hiatus!

I’m looking for someone fun, spontaneous & passionate to join me in a summer of frolicking, exploring & enjoying life! If the weather is good(even sometimes when it’s not), I will be out in it. I challenge you to find me an outdoor activity I won’t enjoy!

WoodsWaterWanderer11, 27, l, #114243 ENERGETIC OUTDOORS LOVER I am 28, healthy & energetic. Currently I work in the human services profession, which I find rewarding in many ways. One of my favorite activities is going for a walk in the woods before twilight. I am looking for a nice lady to hang out with as friends & hopefully, if she’s special, maybe more. elcorgo, 28, l, #114240 ARRRH! Anti-avarice, un-neutron bomb, pro-necked, survey spike ripping up pirate! Strong like the North wind. Thoughtful like brook, green like stream moss. Planted like wolf tree. radio1, 38, l, #114238 CHILL BUT FUN-LOVING I am an honest, real person who is looking for the same kind of person. I have a good sense of humor but also have a deep side. I love to have fun. I have a white Boxer & his name is Ace. I am originally from Penn., but I obviously love Vermont! Aceboxer, 23, l, #114237

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SUMMER VACATION! OK, I’m new to Vermont, sort of, and am interested in finding some people outside of my group. My recent relationships have been less than stellar & thought I would try this out.

I teach during the year and now I’m off for the summer, catching up on reading, swimming, hiking & neglected friends. Interested? vt_ teaches, 30, l, #114279

OUT HERE INSIDE Well, between me & these mountains, hills, trees and all these gorgeous days, I’m very much a creative artist, thinker, listener, talker, a lover of life & its recognition. I’m a jazz artist, broadly inspired by the globe.

So, as openly passionate as my soul requires me to be, I’m really seeking a partner who is also pro-passion. turquoisesmile, 49, l, #114277

AVERAGE WEIGHT, HEIGHT & LOOKS The most important decision in life is w/ whom we choose to spend it. Life is short & unpredictable - eat dessert first. SWM to meet SWF, 40-60 y.o. Let’s talk & decide if we’ll talk more. I can be checked out at my shop, 10-6 daily. Email for location & you may never have to say a word. antiquesVT207, 59, #114273

NEW TO VT Hi, guys. I am new & I want to make new friends (and possibly more) here in Vermont.

I am kind, honest & I have a caring heart.

I can be a bit of a geek at times, but the great outdoors is still my first love. Contact me & let’s see where it goes! Newbird, 30, #114241

LAID-BACK GUY IN BURLINGTON Going to keep this short & sweet ... College student in Burlington looking for a girl to have a fun, laid-back time on the town. I’m very big into music & film, as well as many other art forms. Not your average “artsy” dude, though.

Just hope you appreciate music/film or maybe you’re an artist yourself. I’m a Gemini, if that helps. AimlessEndeavor, 20, #114274

COFFEE DRINKER SEEKING COFFEE GUY Hi, guys. Kind of checking out the scene, looking for a fellow coffee drinker to enjoy life in all its varieties with. All interested parties encouraged to apply! Love to be outside & enjoy the sun. Love to cook & spend hours prepping meals to enjoy w/ friends. Would love to find a guy who thinks along the same lines. Coffeedude83, 25, #114012

SEARCHING FOR THE ONE 35, S, 6’, brown hair. I am a hardworking guy who is looking to have some fun & meet someone special. I enjoy hiking & biking a lot.

When I go out I like to play pool, go bowling, or whatever interests me at the time. I like a wide variety of music from hip-hop, classic rock to classical. Nature lovers very welcome.

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COUNTRY BOY Hey, what’s up everyone? A nice guy here looking for someone to hang with; my life is all about being w/ family & friends, and I love to be outdoors. Asuma, 27, #114052

ATTRACTIVE, FIT & FUN I am an attractive, fit & fun guy who enjoys many things from kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, travel, live shows & going out to dinner.

I teach martial arts & work out on a regular basis. toomuchfun, 42, l, #114253

HELLO...JUST LOOKING Hi, I’m looking to meet people, make friends, and maybe even find Mr. Right. I’m a kind, compassionate, funny (or so I’m told), very open-minded guy w/ a pretty good sense of humor. :) Love to watch thunderstorms & hear people laugh. I’m looking for those who have similar characteristics, but, of course, variety is the spice of life! ddb4114, 26, l, #114020

HEY, CHECK THIS OUT! Not looking for a quick hook-up. I’m genuinely interested in meeting someone who I can spend time with & get to know. JimmerVT, 37, l, #114248

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HORNY ONE I’m very good at staying hard for hours, and love to cum over & over. I’m a bi male: would like to get with a guy or a couple. fish420, 30, #113793

TRYITALL Looking to meet like-minded people who are open-minded & safe. I am not into serious pain. I love to get dirty & explore fetishes!

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Handsome masseuse working at Stoweflake You: handsome, nice masseuse who I have seen working at Stoweflake. You have blondish/ brown straight hair, medium build & I think blueish eyes? I have seen you working out in the gym. I am a voluptuous yet fit woman in my 30s w/ long, wavy, dark brown hair & an unusual name. Are you available? Would love to get together for dinner/drink. When: Saturday, May 30, 2009. Where: Stoweflake.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #905987 Sprint guy, Eric J. Thanks for the musiq suggestion. I would have given you a five even if you hadn’t asked.

Maybe we could trade stickers sometime?

When: Saturday, June 20, 2009. Where: Sprint store, Williston. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905986 Blonde Soccer Mom in Colchester So close, yet so far...we live nearby. Blonde beauty who catches my eye - either at the gas station, or supermarket, you pulling out of your street onto Colchester Point Road. So taboo, but I wish I could know you. Let me know what you have for bumper stickers on your silver minivan and make & model so I’ll know it’s you! When: Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Where: Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905985 plunger guy Yes, I had 2 of them, they weren’t for what you thought. Yes, you do know me, you just haven’t seen me for a while. You are looking quite well, I must say. Seemed like you wanted to say something, but you were on the phone. Is that so? When: Friday, June 19, 2009. Where: Essex. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905984 williston pt You make rehab fun, improve the scenery & the je ne sais quoi. I’m the one who looks too long. Sorry I’m not that interested in what I’m doing. We’re supposed to be getting better right? I’ve dealt with a lot of things including what you’re facing, be glad to share my thoughts, maybe on some other things too...

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Where: Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905983 85th birthday party 6/12/09 Beautiful lady in black, blonde hair, dancing the night away. Didn’t get the slow dance I wanted to have. You requested Madonna song at the end of the night. Can’t get you off my mind & would love to have dinner w/ you, walk in the park, breakfast ... your choice.

Me: nervous, for the Very First Time. Talked briefly. Another chance? When: Friday, June 12, 2009. Where: 85th birthday party. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905982 Red light guy I was in a blue Prius, you were in the car next to me (cannot remember what kind).

Red light on Dorset St., near Barnes & Noble.

You: a striking man w/ dark hair. You smiled & waved, and a bit flustered, I turned away.

I was in work-out clothes. Meet for tea sometime? When: Monday, June 15, 2009.

Where: Dorset St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905981 Saturday afternoon 6/20 You were wearing a gray skirt & working on a pile of CDs off to the side of the counter.

Our eyes met & we briefly exchanged smiles.

Perhaps some coffee & casual conversation?

When: Saturday, June 20, 2009. Where: Pure Pop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905980 Dazzling Diner Diva Wed./Fri./Sat. Farmers Diner. Saturday your tie-dyed blue tank was the ocean I wanted to swim in, your smoldering brown eyes the earth grounding me. Owner? Is the geek your partner beyond the diner? May we share a conversation over champagne? You: a perfect whirlwind of fun, passion &. playfulness. Me: the quiet guy listening to your history of printing. When: Saturday, June 20, 2009.

Where: Farmers Diner. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905979

kristin? bolton sports center teacher Hola. You were the closest person to me when Pato Banton said “Say hello to someone next to you.” Really is such a small place we live in ...

I’ve had a big ol’ crush on you from years ago.

Love to say hello again... When: Saturday, June 13, 2009. Where: Waterfront reggae tent. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905968

that sexy waitress from drink I saw you at Drink. You came over to our table & made a comment about a certain newspaper before you took our glasses. I hope you get a kick out of this & I will see you soon. When: Saturday, June 20, 2009. Where: Drink, downtown Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905977

sittin’ on your bench waiting Hola. Amber, here’s your ISpy. Hope you enjoyed the show. I did get in w/pass. It was great to meet & talk w/you. Just saying hello.

Drop me a line ... willing to travel. Peace.

When: Saturday, June 13, 2009. Where: bench near waterfront tent. You: Woman.

Me: Man. #905967

Happy Birthday, Cupcake Princess!

I saw you, Cupcake Princess, outside the deli (KKD). I think you could be the sprinkles on my frosting. I’d like to put my cupcake inside yours. We would be so sweet together.

You are truly a 29 on a scale of 1-10. When: Monday, June 22, 2009. Where: in my cupcake heaven. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905975

Culture show, stage right We danced near each other toward end of show. You had dark dress & cowboy boots.

You are the most beautiful & sexiest woman I know. I was foolishly too shy. Second chance to say hello-coffee-music? When: Saturday, June 13, 2009. Where: Waterfront reggae tent. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905966

Handsome man new to Vermont I saw you late at night; you said you had just ended a 3.5-year relationship & that was the only thing that brought you to this state. You were tall, dark & handsome - just my type.

I gave you my number - I’m not sure if you thought I was joking. I would love to get to know you better. When: Thursday, June 18, 2009. Where: Shell station on Main St., Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905972 Kate, thank you You came into my work & were a complete angel to me; sorry you had to hear all that. But somehow I just spilled it all to you. Thanks for the ear & for the tea. I owe you, and I hope only the best for you in your life for being such a good person. When: Thursday, June 18, 2009. Where: My work. You: Woman.

Me: Man. #905971 Gas Station Man I was enjoying the music you were vibin’ to.

I thought you were attracted the minute I walked in on your third shift job at the Shell.

We need to stop having these misconnections; you need to be at work more often, while I’m up here from FL. I would love to see you outside of your work clothes. When: Saturday, June 6, 2009. Where: Shell gas station, Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905970

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HOT LOCAL JOBS I picked up Seven Days to see what was going on this weekend. I usually check out Section B and look at the calendar and club dates. Sometimes I read the Personals and I Spys — but only for entertainment, really. I’m totally in a relationship already! I flipped further and found some really hot jobs. They looked like they were interested in me, but I wasn’t sure until I went online the next day. I found one hot prospect that was just posted that day and wasn’t even in the paper. Even though I’m spoken for, I couldn’t resist.

It was a perfect match — what the hell!

I emailed my stats and I’m waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I’m following @SevenDaysJobs on Twitter and subscribing to the RSS feed so I won’t miss out on any other opportunities.

I wish I knew about all this before and I wouldn’t be stuck in my current situation. I know some friends who are looking, so I emailed them some of the new jobs I found on the Seven Days classifieds website. I’m still curious about my “match” though. Hit me back, will ya?

I’d love to meet up sometime soon and tell you all about my qualifications. When: last week. Where: in Seven Days. You: Hot Job. Me: Curious and potentially available. #77777

Amazing beauty Shaw’s on 6/16, early afternoon. Beautiful eyes w/ a nice, backless, blue summer dress.

I was running w/ no direction. I would love to have dinner. Shy gets you nowhere. When: Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Where: Shaw’s supermarket, Shelburne Rd. You: Woman.

Me: Man. #905965

Dear Mistress Maeve, You know what would totally rock my world make me wake up on the right side of the bed, have less road rage, and perform more random acts of kindness?

Achieving the “Big O” with a partner. Don’t get me wrong, I can have an orgasm, but only by masturbating.

I have had fantastic sexual partners over the years — both men and women — and I have no problem getting aroused. Since I can climax on my own, I figure it’s not a matter of mechanics; it must be about my ability to relax and communicate, right? I swear I’ve tried. I’ve been honest with my partners, asked for their help and patience. I don’t feel shy or insecure during sex, but is it possible that I am still not “letting go” enough for the grand finale?

Barnes & Noble Beauty We exchanged a couple smiles. You were in a cute, white skirt & have nice brown hair. I was on my computer & suddenly had to bolt, otherwise I would have joined you. Up for another cup of coffee? When: Thursday, June 18, 2009. Where: Barnes & Noble. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905964

Yours Truly, Flying Solo

Oops! You dropped your Basil!

I spy you, a beautiful blonde ahead of me in check out. The cashier thought I had $200 (actually Tracfone card). If you’re single, I’d love to meet, coffee perhaps? When: Saturday, June 6, 2009. Where: Essex Center Price Chopper. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905963

Women are always told, “You just have to relax and let go; then you’ll have an orgasm.” What does that even mean? It’s too abstract, and it’s a lot of pressure. With all that we juggle day to day, it’s a miracle we can squeeze in a bubble bath, let alone enough Zen time to figure out how to “let go.”

That said, think about why your “Big O” likes to play hide-and-seek with your partners. Is it because they’re not touching you the way you need to be touched? Or does the thought of having an orgasm in front of your partner make you feel too vulnerable? Some of the strongest, most communicative women I know have a hard time letting their guard down enough to orgasm.

If it’s a matter of mechanics, it’s time for some show-and-tell. In my experience, people love watching other people masturbate. Ask your partner to pay close attention to how you’re reaching climax — perhaps even describe what you’re doing in sexy, breathy detail. Then have him or her give it a whirl with your instruction — you might even lend a hand.

If it’s a matter of vulnerability, the prescription is the same: Get yourself off in front of your partner — a lot. The more you practice losing all control in your partner’s presence, the easier it will be to “let go” and allow him or her to help you get there.

A rainy summer?

I spy a sweetheart selling me a chessboard on Thursday afternoon in Montpelier. I was the guy in the white shirt who asked why you thought it would rain all summer. Who cares about the weather? Let’s get a cup of coffee, rain or shine. When: Thursday, June 18, 2009. Where: Woodbury Games. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905961 saved my sanity To the 30-something guy in the button-down shirt who gave me $10 when I completely & utterly forgot my bankcard PIN at Merchant’s Bank on College St., around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/17: Thank you! You saved me that night & I’d love to pay you back. No matter what, I’ll pay it forward. Thanks again.

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Where: Merchant’s Bank, College St. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905960 reggae girl w/ seashell ring We met at the Culture show on the Waterfront, both enjoyed Corey Harris. When the lights came up, I said “Goodnight.” What I meant was “Would you join me for a cup of coffee?”

Oops. I would still love to know you better.

Join me? When: Saturday, June 13, 2009.

Where: reggae show on Waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905958

Dear Solo,

xoxoxx,

Inked Bod at Skinny Pancake Doubt you’re single, but I definitely dig your Choco Monkey. Mayhaps I can work up the courage next time to request your Love Maker.

You: line cook. Me: Leeloo Lipschutz. When: Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Where: kitchen.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #905957

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The missing-piece meets the Big-O It’s been fun rolling w/ you, sunshine. I’m having a ball. Looking forward to when we roll together again. Until then, enjoy every ray of sun that kisses your face, breathe in each breath as if it’s your last, and dance as if the music lives in your veins. I’ll see you in a week or so, then in a month. Nite nite. When: Friday, June 12, 2009. Where: My bed, tickling me till I snorted...NnnoooOoOooo.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #905956

Recycle North Super Cutie The color purple caught my eye, and then your Beautiful Smile pretty face did. I was waiting around for my You looked GREAT last night w/ your cute friends to find furniture, but once I saw you, I Monday or Tuesday, St .J 1x5-jobs-ispy.indd 1 6/23/09 12:11:16 PM haircut, white pants, black & white top, didn’t want to leave. Too shy to say hi - I can You: black top & jeans.

Me: normal sales dress. heels. I sat at the bar admiring you & we only hope to see you again someday. When: Enjoy the interaction sometimes playful. exchanged several glances while you talked Saturday, June 13, 2009. Where: ReCycle My mind wanders...

Always look forward to w/ your 2 friends. The Ramblers were rambling North. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #905955 visiting.

Guess who?

When: Tuesday, June and the next thing I knew you were paying 16, 2009.

Where: St. J. You: Woman.

Me: your tab & heading out. How about a drink & Man. #905969 some laughs? When: Friday, June 19, 2009.

Elizabeth at Chili’s Williston You were my waitress today while I waited for my friend who never showed. I ate anyway, and you made a great suggestion for dessert.

Just wanted to say that you have a great smile & personality and if you are not taken, would love to maybe meet for coffee or something.

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Where: Chili’s Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905952

my green-eyed adonis aram Our sweet coupling is nothin’ less than bashert…a match made in heaven. I love you more w/ each day that passes. I have never smiled so much in my life, but every morning I wake to yet another one. I hold my breath until I see you again. Lookin’ forward to a lifetime of smiles. When: Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Where: Maple St., my apt., duh. You: Man. Me: Woman. #905951 Hello Hi, Jaseca. We met on Church St. on the stone rock. I asked you about your name, but you forgot to give me your cell number. I would love to have a coffee sometime w/ you. You are a nice girl. Can we... When: Friday, June 12, 2009. Where: Church St. You: Woman.

Me: Man. #905949

Where: Breakwaters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #905978

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High School Completion Plan Manager/Teacher

Director of Finance & Administration The Director has primary oversight of and responsibility for the fiscal, administrative, human resource, and information systems of Vermont Adult Learning, and fiscal contract oversight for Learning Works, Vermont’s statewide Adult Education & Literacy system.

Part-time position in Middlebury. Assists out-of-school youth with a personal graduation plan, addressing the student’s needs and requirements of the school, leading to a diploma.

Position offers excellent benefits, including generous, flexible paidtime-off. Vermont Adult Learning is a non-profit provider of adult education and literacy services.

Position offers excellent benefits, including generous, flexible paidtime-off. Vermont Adult Learning is a non-profit provider of adult education and literacy services.

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Looking for a professionally challenging and rewarding home-based career?

Our Shared Living Provider program creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live with a single person, couple or family in Chittenden County.

Currently we are seeking a home for a 15 y/o young woman. This funny and engaging girl loves frogs, video games, Elvis and superheroes. Best match is a female or couple without children in the home who is experienced supporting individuals with developmental and behavior issues.

This position earns an annual tax-free stipend of $35,000, along with a generous respite budget and excellent ongoing support and training.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Chris Pepin at 488-6552 or chrisp@HowardCenter.org.

HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY.

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Would you like to help elders and persons with disabilities? HomeShare Vermont is looking for a Homesharing & Outreach Assistant starting full-time in July and completing 1700 hours of service by June 2010.

This position will help with outreach, developing written materials and STARKSBORO: Intellectual senior man seeks providing direct services to clients. It requires a BA or comparable full-time live-in helper to provide cooking, light life and work experience, and strong computer and writing skills. ReliIndependent elderly woman in Burlington seeks housekeeping transportation. location, able vehicle, driver’sand license, proof of insuranceBeautiful and good driving record responsible person to share her home in salary Compensation and privateincludes rooma provided. for required. $13,702 livingGreat allowance andabasic exchange for assisting with occasional errands health insurance.

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With new program resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), CVOEO Weatherization is looking for employees who want to reduce energy use and help low-income Vermonters. We are now accepting applications for: Technical Coordinator — Manage our highly skilled staff of residential auditors, working to develop team capabilities; work as part of overall operations management team to ensure that our quality and production goals are met.

Production Coordinator — Solicit, contract and manage insulation, heating, and other subcontractors; work as part of overall operations management team to ensure that our quality and production goals are met.

Energy Auditor — Analyze energy use and potential retrofits in existing housing stock. Applicants with experience in energy systems of multifamily housing preferred.

Position postings with more information are available at www.cvoeo.org.

Johnson State College seeks a Director of College Communications to design and lead its internal and external communications through a variety of print and electronic means.

Johnson State’s 1800+ students enroll to study on our beautiful hilltop campus,or through a statewide low-residency model,pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Signature programs include environmental sciences,studio and performing arts,and education. The college is committed to student success in and beyond the classroom through early engagement,internships,student research and community involvement.

The successful candidate will craft strategies to promote the college’s identity, raise its visibility, and share widely the many stories of student and faculty success. Qualifications include extensive experience in strategic communications, interest in new technologies as they relate to the media and a deep commitment to higher education.

To apply, please send letter of interest and resume by June 30, 2009, via email: cvws@cvoeo.org fax: 802-482-4184 mail: CVOEO Wx, PO Box 441, Hinesburg, VT 05461

Please submit resume, writing samples and a completed JSC job application (available at www.jsc.edu/employment) to jschumanresources@jsc.edu.

Electronic submissions only, please. Candidate review to begin at the end of June and will continue until the search concludes.

CVOEO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from those considered nontraditional to construction trades.

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Primary responsibilities: increase public support through appeals to the public, foundations, corporations, community groups, and United Way agencies in NH & VT by accurately completing funding proposals and applications, work with volunteers and staff to build support from our membership.

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Development Director

Chittenden County-based Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity seeks full-time Development Director with proven experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual, church and business partnerships, as well as skills in grant writing, media/public relations, event coordination and direct appeals.

The Development Director will lead and implement concurrent campaigns that achieve long-term house-building goals, in cooperation with the Executive Director, Board, and Marketing Chairman. The position requires creativity, independent and strategic thinking, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 381, Burlington, VT 05402 or email it to davemullin@comcast.net Deadline is July 17, 2009.

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The Half-Time Outreach & Marketing Assistant will coordinate outreach efforts to expand loan fund customer base. Work will involve outreach to partners, placing ads and brochures in appropriate venues, contacting contractors, community agencies and organizations, organization and completion of special events, promoting collaborative efforts among organizations/programs, and sponsorship efforts. Requires 900 hours for an average of 20 hours per week for 11 months.

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Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking an individual to join our Care Management team as the Patient Navigator. This Full time position is responsible for the coordination and management of the National Life Cancer Center population.

This individual will be responsible for expanding the availability and use of screening services and education regarding cancer-preventive lifestyle choices, providing patient navigation services to patients with suspicious findings or cancer symptoms through resolution, and providing education/support for issues related to survivorship in conjunction with community resources. Provides guidance to the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired clinical, financial and resource outcomes and will provide employee assistance, consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers regarding psychosocial aspects of care.

This position requires an RN or MSW with healthcare or oncology experience; MA in related field acceptable with healthcare or oncology experience. 3-5 years of clinical experience is required.

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The TPC is a safe, substance-free environment, providing recovery support, social and educational opportunities, and fellowship to anyone actively interested in recovery.

IT/Web Developer CCTV seeks an inspired problem solver to be our next LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) Developer to administer and maintain multiple video streaming sites and assist with management of our LAN, WAN and file servers. This position will also work with Drupal and CiviCRM developers to maintain and improve CCTV’s content-management systems.

Center Director Lead day-to-day operations and support volunteers, creating a welcoming, engaging environment.

EDuCATioN REQuiRED: AS in Computer Science or equivalent or 1-3 years of experience.

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ExPERiENCE: Solid PHP/MySQL foundation required.

Video production and streaming, Python and Javascript, Flash, Drupal, CiviCRM, content-management systems and consulting are a plus. Network management and Cisco experience preferred.

The Center for Media and Democracy is an equal opportunity employer.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Full job description at: turningpointcentervt.org.

Qualified applicants reply by June 29, 2009 to: TPC, P.O. Box 913, Burlington, VT 05402 or to turningpointjob@gmail.com.

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Web Developer | Designer We are looking for a stand-out talent to join our team.

Must have a solid portfolio including websites, banner ads and e-blasts, including database-driven web pages. Self-starter who stays ahead of the ‘new media’ curve and updates skills with new technology.

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Relationships with outside vendors, for large projects, are a plus.

Ability to work competently on a variety of design and production (print & web) projects and collaborate with a great creative team in a fast-paced environment.

Diverse national projects, profit sharing, health benefits.

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Personal and Professional develoPment instructor needed The Women’s Small Business Program seeks a dynamic teacher with strong entrepreneurial experience to teach business ownership. Ability to work effectively one on one and meet the needs of an entire diverse class. Strong knowledge, personal experience preferred of how to create a business plan and business-ownership skills. Within the teaching team, the PPD instructor tracks and supports students through their business idea or counsels toward a modified vision.

Classes Thursday nights and some Sunday afternoons, September - mid-December. Predesigned curriculum, administrative support and competitive salary.

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Responsibilities include general mental health counseling with students, and serving as the primary counselor to address alcohol and other drug issues. Creating and delivering programming for students around alcohol and other drugs is the second key component to this position. On-call services are shared on a rotating basis, each counselor is on-call about one week each month.

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field and 2+ years experience related to alcohol and drug education, intervention, and prevention required. Experience working on a college campus is an asset. Excellent communication skills are necessary to be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Submit resume and cover letter by July 6, 2009, online at www.champlain.edu/hr.

Champlain College values, supports and encourages diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives of students, faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Shelburne Community School is seeking a half-time, K-8 Library Media Specialist to work with the current full-time Librarian Media Specialist, support staff members, parent volunteers, students and all professional staff. Qualifications: • Master’s in information and library science (MILS) • Broad knowledge of K-8 literature • Experience working in a flexible scheduling environment • Experience integrating information literacy skills in a K-8 curriculum • Strong organization skills • Ability to work with a diverse student body and with teams of teachers in a collegial, supportive manner • Certified with Vermont License, Library Media Specialist (3-61)

Planning Room Co-Director (Position reopened)

We are seeking a qualified individual to co-direct our Planning Room. This person should have a proven record of skill and accomplishment working with students, teachers and families on a variety of behavioral, social and emotionally based issues. A qualified candidate will be able to process with students who have committee rule violations, mediate issues and work with groups of students, and communicate with parents and faculty in an effective and supportive manner. Candidates must also be able to work as a team with other support staff personnel and serve on appropriate school-based committees. The job also includes some supervisory responsibilities and planning professional development activities for staff. We are looking for someone with experience and knowledge in the area of student management who understands how to support students, families and staff in a variety of challenging situations. Candidates must be willing to have fun on the job and see a positive approach to Planning Room issues. This is a classified, support staff hourly position.

Interested candidates should apply online to www.schoolspring.com or submit a cover letter, resume and current references to:

Search Committee Planning Room, Shelburne Community School 345 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 Positions open until filled.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Part time, year-round position with VT Food Education Every Day (VT FEED). We are looking for a highly organized person with experience in office management and communication. Responsibilities include: managing the website, developing and distributing marketing MANAGER materials,ADMINISTRATIVE maintaining database, supporting grant Partwriting time, year-round position with VTbasic Foodfinancial Educationsystems, Every and reporting, managing Dayhandling (VT FEED).

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Director of Admissions, Burlington or Montpelier CCV, a unique, statewide, open-admissions community college, seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the development of an engaging, creative and effective recruitment and admissions program. CCV’s student body includes adult learners, traditional college-age students, incumbent workers, students needing academic skill development and lifelong learners. The Director of Admissions will manage all elements of CCV’s central admissions function, coordinate all admissions communications, and set the standard for customer service and support for incoming students at CCV.

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In the Burlington/Winooski CCV office, oversee instructors, schedule courses, advise students (including those in Allied Health programs), participate in registration and other academic and administrative activities.

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Transportation, hand tools, nonsmoking, hard working, attention to detail.

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Per Diem employment is available throughout the summer with the possibility of work into the fall and winter. Evening shifts available from 3:30 -11:30, for young adult male quadriplegic in graduate school.

Very nice environment located in downtown Burlington. Need to have drivers license. Excellent salary Email resume to: nschurch@gmail.com

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Home Provider Opportunity CCS is seeking a responsible couple or individual to open their home to a 25-year-old man. This gentleman is a sweet and endearing person with great family support, a sensitive support team and weekday supports. He loves to listen to music, watch cooking shows and play video games. He likes to be a part of a home. He loves animals, children, adaptive skiing, adaptive sailing and being a part of a dynamic life. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a desire to make a positive impact on the life of another by increasing their quality of life. A generous tax-free stipend, respite, accessibility modifications, ongoing training and supports are provided by CCS.

Earn 55 per mile as a community driver.

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The Burlington Housing Authority is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Wellness Program Coordinator to facilitate the Housing and Supportive Services (HASS) Wellness Program at Decker Towers serving low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and organized, possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as knowledge of health-related issues and resources. The Wellness Program Coordinator will conduct outreach, plan enriching activities and provide referral and support to residents in addition to collaborating with local service providers to ensure that residents successfully age in place.

Applicants must have at least an associate’s degree in Human Services with strong communication skills and experience working with elderly and disabled individuals. Outstanding organizational skills are required.

BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefits package. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to:

Sarah Russell Resident Services Coordinator Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401

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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Public Works Director Williston, VT

Progressive community (pop. 8300) seeking someone to manage department with 13 full-time employees. Responsible for maintaining system of roads, parks, storm water systems, buildings, grounds, water and sewer system. There are 70 miles of road, 20 miles of sidewalk, 2800 sewer and water customers, with combined budget of $3.5 million.

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HOUSEKEEPERS Learn to gently take care of 19th-century building with original furnishings that is a National Historic Landmark. We will train you to become part of a strong team dedicated to providing a high level of cleanliness.

Pride in work and attention to detail a must.

Fulltime through October, weekends included. Previous experience helpful but not required. Competitive wage offered. Not on bus route.

Please email kpolihronakis@shelburnefarms.org or call 802-985-0403 for further information.

The Inn at Shelburne Farms is owned by Shelburne Farms, a nonprofit environmental education center and working farm whose mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic by teaching and demonstrating the stewardship of natural and agricultural resources.

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Take the first step toward a new career in real estate!

40-hour salesperson pre-licensing course qualifies you to take the Vermont real estate exam.

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction, maintenance, and management. Salary range: $53,345 to $76,630.

Pay commensurate with experience.

July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3 & 4 in Montpelier $425 early bird registration prior to July 1, 2009 includes textbook and study materials.

Cover letter and resume, to Manager: mcguirer@willistontown.com or mail: 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495 by 4:30 P.M. July 17, 2009.

Call toll-free 877-229-0523 for details or go to www.vtrealtor.com to sign up online.

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Administrative Assistant/Medicaid Coordinator The Superintendent’s office is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant/ Medicaid Coordinator to provide support in a busy office to fill a short-term maternity leave (8/17/09-10/9/09). Extensive experience with Windows, Microsoft Office and Excel programs preferred. Knowledge of Student Support Services and curriculum would be helpful. Qualified candidates must have excellent telephone and communication skills, experience managing multiple projects/priorities with a high degree of organization and accuracy, as well as a desire to work in an educational environment.

Apply by sending letter of interest, resume, three current reference letters, and college transcripts to: Wm. Lee Sease, Superintendent Addison Central Supervisory Union 49 Charles Avenue Middlebury, Vermont 05753

The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and we are looking for a development professional to help us increase our critical service delivery across Vermont and the upper valley of NH. This newly created position is responsible for building our major gifts program to support the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross at the three chapters in the region.

Reporting to the regional CEO, you will be responsible to identify, cultivate and solicit individuals, private foundations and other organizations for financial and in-kind support. You will also provide support and collaboration to local chapter development staff to help them be successful in these major gifts activities.

A minimum of five years of successful fundraising experience required; major gifts experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, an extensive benefits package and the growth opportunities that come with being part of a national organization. An equal opportunity employer.

Please send resume to: Levine@nvtredcross.org or by mail to: 29 Mansfield Avenue Burlington, VT 05401

E.O.E. Position open until filled.

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Early Childhood Coordinator

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The Lamoille Family Center, in collaboration with a variety of community partners, is pleased to announce the availability of a new position serving the early childhood community in the Lamoille Valley. This position includes two complementary roles, each 20 hours per week, with Children’s Integrated Services and Building Bright Futures. A full description is available at www.lamoillefamilycenter.org.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, health, human services or related field. Three years of experience in program coordination, system development, or supervision. Knowledge of regional early childhood supports and services. Ability to work independently, multitask, and set priorities. Computer proficiency in Excel, Access and Word. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Applicants must indicate interest in applying for either or both roles.

Compensation package/benefits will depend upon part/full-time employment status. Please send cover letter and resume

by July 6 to vvalcou@vdh.state.vt.us or Attention: CIS/BBF Search Committee, 63 Professional Drive, Morrisville, VT 05661.

A United Way Community Partner

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CELEBRATE CHAMPLAIN! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BURLINGTON INTERNATIONAL

WATERFRONT FESTIVAL

JULY 2-14, 2009

Aurélia’s Oratorio Fantastical circus arts and visual illusion for all ages!

“Unlike anything seen since the heydey of Harry Houdini.”

– London Monthly

THREE SHOWS!

July 13th, 7:30pm, July 14th, 2pm & 7:30pm Flynn Theater Tickets: $25 / $15 (half price for under 18) FLYNNTIX.org “Dreamlike and enchanting... akin to living inside a glass of champagne; reality itself seems effervescent.”

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A performance in five parts for the Champlain Quadricentennial

World Premiere!

Two Shows:

8:30pm, Friday and Saturday, July 10 & 11-Flynn Theater

FREE ADMISSION Tickets ONLY at Festival Headquarters, 90 Church St. or at the door / Show approx: 1 hour Choreographer: Heddy Maalem (France/Algeria) Guest artist: Gaetan Gingras (Iroquois/Quebec) ˇ Music: Antonin Dvorák’s Symphony #9 Dancers: Vermont, Quebec, & stars of the American Indian Dance Theater SPONSORED BY:

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