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InSIDe TrACK BY Peter FreYne
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At UVM, Former NFL Star Addresses “Being a Man� BY Ken PicArd
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my favorite toy as a kid was... My banana seat bike with pink pompoms hanging from the handlebars. if i could have dinner with any famous person, dead or alive, i would choose... Elizabeth Taylor. Imagine the stories she could tell. my weirdest superstition or paranoia is… Somehow I have convinced myself that if I worry about something bad happening, then it won’t happen.
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One book everyone should read… Oh, The Places You Will Go by Dr. Seuss. It’s so timeless and ageless. It is a true motivator.
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As a journalist, I think it’s extremely sad and disappointing that your paper would publish such an irresponsible piece as that written by “Anonymous” [“Behind the Crime Scene,” Nov. 8]. The article may have caused a lot of papers to be picked up and read, but what other real purpose did it serve? And what harms will result from it? What were you thinking? Your publication has set a new low for the alternative media; one that I sincerely hope is not repeated by other publications. H.P. Albarelli Jr.
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VERMONT’S AGENCY OF AGRICULTURE STEVE KERR RESIGNS In an apparent parting of the ways, Steve Kerr gave his resignation to Governor Douglas yesterday. It was a mutual decision as the Burlington Free Press reported this morning. David Lane will stay on as interim secretary, though he has not decided if he will seek the position permanently. Kerr’s last day, according to the media reports, is 15 December. As one person wrote to me, “It is better to sleep with the devil you know than one you do not know.” I agree, but in this case, I am glad we are rid of Steve Kerr. I hope the Governor will seek out a more moderate secretary and one without agribusiness ties.
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I understand that Arkansas’ Phil Wyrick may lose his job. Another excellent choice judging by the crap he wrote in justification of ID chips in horses. His logic is faulty and what he proved is that this whole id’ing and chipping of animals just makes more avenues for criminals to get away with things. It also turns regular people who just want to live their lives in peace into criminals.
WELL DONE Congratulations to Seven Days for printing the article by Anonymous Cop [“Behind the Crime Scene,” Nov. 8]. There are just too many rules to cover up too many truths. I applaud your paper and editors for the issues, topics and insights you put forward. Well done. Rachel B. Carter
Ta-ta Steve Kerr. We won’t miss you. I will be interested to discover where you land next. Will you show up in the belly of the USDA/NIAA beast? Posted November 10 by Henwhisperer
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Gardner-Quinn’s murder [“Behind the Crime Scene,” Nov. 8]. Her statement hardly comes as surprising, considering that the press constantly uses the First Amendment to justify any story they want to run, no matter how sensationalist or potentially harmful. Unfortunately, freedom without responsibility is not freedom at all. By publishing the story regarding an anonymous FBI officer’s experiences in the case, Seven Days has done two things. First, it has made it even more difficult for Brian Rooney to find a fair trial in this case. Despite the evidence against him, he still deserves as unbiased a trial as our legal system can offer him. Secondly, it has jeopardized the position of the prosecution. If Mr. Rooney had any part of the crime, then having his case thrown out because of that article would mean that Seven Days has helped release a potentially dangerous man back into society. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem. The news media routinely jeopardizes people’s livelihoods for the sake of scooping a rival network or publication. The media acts first and holds up freedom of the press as a shield to justify their actions. Both Seven Days and the anonymous officer acted within their rights, but they did not use their freedoms responsibly. The result 1:57 PM
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may jeopardize any hope of justice in one of the most disturbing crimes that Vermont has recently experienced. Charlie Martin BURLINGTON
NEW LENS I don’t see how “Behind the Crime Scene,” [Nov. 8] could possibly make Michelle GardnerQuinn’s suspected killer seem worse than previous media coverage already has. The crime is a monstrosity and was covered intensively by the larger media. If the state allows this simple article by a cop to enhance Mr. Rooney’s defense argument, then I’ll become even more fearful about the state’s power to help keep Vermont safe. For me, “Behind the Crime Scene” provided a lens into the personal experience cops face when they deal with violent crime. I cannot imagine what it must be like to investigate a murder and have to think about it day in and day out, as part of my job, to see and smell death and experience firsthand the grief and anguish of the families involved, on all sides. Jolene Garanzha SOUTH BURLINGTON
UNWITTING ACCOMPLICES? If the charges against the accused murderer of Michelle GardnerQuinn are dropped because of your article [“Behind the Crime
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Scene,” Nov. 8], you may have aided and abetted a killer. I hope you can sleep on that one. The next time you want to publish an ill-timed article like that, take the time to consult an attorney regarding the possible ramifications. You may have negated the work done by the author who should have known better and may have destroyed the chances for a successful prosecution. Although I have no issues with the content (in fact, I found
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POWERFUL PIECE After reading the article in The Burlington Free Press about the piece in Seven Days relating to murder of Michelle GardnerQuinn [“Behind the Crime Scene,” Nov. 8], I was angry. My first thought was that you
have jeopardized putting the chief suspect away forever (if, in fact, after a fair trial he was found guilty). Like the author, I have two daughters, and am married to a UVM alum. The tragedy has let fear grow in our lives. I still question your decision, and time will tell if the article has any impact relative to the coverage that the public has already been exposed to. What caused me to write is the power of the article. I don’t dislike policemen and in fact
consider several friends. I tell bad cop/no donut jokes and get angry after being caught speeding. I am in a business where I see the lack of the pursuit of property crimes as a problem. And I can safely say that although I respect the job they do, I have never ever wanted to be a cop. This article has shown me what motivates the best of the law-enforcement community. Now I see why cops want to be cops. That I appreciate. Jon Jamieson WAITSFIELD
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Thirty grand might seem like a small price to pay for a property in downtown Burlington, but the former storefront and apartment complex is definitely a fixerupper — or, more accurately, a tear-downer. 33-35 La Fountain passed from Craig Lesage of Starksboro to Winston Jennison of Johnson. Jennison purchased the building in a tax sale on October 31, 2005. He paid $30,905.34, the amount Lesage owed the city in back taxes. Lesage had one year to reimburse Jennison that amount plus 12-percent interest, but he never made a payment. Thirty grand might seem like a small price to pay for a property in downtown Burlington, but the former storefront and apartment complex is definitely a fixer-upper — or, more accurately, a tear-downer. A weatherbeaten sign posted on the front of the building warns that the city deems it “unsafe and dangerous.� Graffiti mars the boardedup windows; a frayed blue tarp covers the leaky roof. Photos
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supposed to exist in Burlington. Since 1999, the city has had a vacant buildings ordinance requiring owners to apply for a quarterly permit, which is granted following an inspection by the Code Enforcement Office. But Lesage, who bought the property from his father for $10 in 1997, hasn’t applied for a single permit. Bergman and other city officials have been aggressively pushing Lesage to comply with the law for the last two years. Appearing at a hearing before the Development Review Board last December, the absentee owner vowed to reimburse Jennison for the property, and to redevelop or sell it immediately. But in the months that followed, Lesage made only minor cosmetic improvements. In May, after sending letters threatening
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Protestors Denounce Professorship Honoring Former Chief Justice BY KEVIN J. KELLEY
MIDDLEBURY — “What’s the reaction? People taking action!” “What’s the solution? A campus revolution!” Last Friday’s demonstration outside Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz’s office didn’t quite constitute the campus revolution urged by 40 chanting students and half a dozen faculty members. But the protest against the establishment of a Justice William H. Rehnquist Professorship of American History and Culture did highlight the ongoing makeover of the elite college’s student body. “Middlebury has traditionally been a very civil place where people don’t like to get on one another,” Liebowitz observed after the outdoor rally had ended. In the past few years, however, students
stamped her feet as she led the protest’s call-and-response. Liebowitz announced on the occasion of a campus speech last month by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts that the college had received an anonymous donation to create a professorship honoring Roberts’ predecessor. Rehnquist, who served on the nation’s highest court for 33 years, was a strict conservative who died last year at age 80. “When a man fights against desegregating schools, that isn’t a conservative viewpoint — it’s immoral,” senior Louis Lobel shouted as he stood beside a bed sheet painted with the words “Rehnquist Does Not Represent Us.” Lobel added, “When a man prohibits anyone of ‘the Hebrew race’ from buying his house, that’s
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quietly. Nobody tells.” In addition to denouncing their school’s formal association with Rehnquist, the demonstrators were calling for creation of a professorship in the name of some figure who, they said, would be more emblematic of Middlebury’s stated commitment to diversity and critical analysis. Noting that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., had been among those suggested as an apt honoree, Liebowitz said he would solicit donations for such a professorship. “One of our goals is to add posts to the faculty, so of course I’d be willing to do that,” the president said. Liebowitz also challenged the claim that naming a professorship for Rehnquist contradicts the college’s values, saying, “I question
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have become more outspoken, he noted, and despite being a prime target of this and several other recent protests, he says he’s “delighted” by the change. Liebowitz, the college’s first Jewish president, attributes the surging activism partly to the growing diversity among those attending the 206-year-old institution. As recently as a few years ago, only 5 percent of students were members of American minority groups, Liebowitz pointed out. With the figure now at 32 percent, “different perspectives are being brought to the campus,” he said. Alexandra Garcia, a senior psychology major from Southern California, offered a dissenting perspective on the Rehnquist professorship. “Rehnquist supported school segregation. He was against women’s rights and gay rights,” she declared. “That’s not consistent with the values contained in the college’s mission statement.” Garcia pumped her fists and
not conservative — it’s immoral.” The first reference is to Rehnquist’s 1952 defense of the separate-but-equal doctrine long used to justify racial inequality in U.S. public schooling. Lobel was also referring to Rehnquist’s 1974 purchase of a summer home in Greensboro, Vermont, which had a deed prohibiting its sale or lease to “any member of the Hebrew race.” “Rehnquist voted against gay rights in every case that came before him,” added professor Kevin Moss, chairman of Middlebury’s Russian department. Moss said he had joined the protest because “as a member of the gay and lesbian community at the college, I felt that naming a professorship for Rehnquist was not a good signal for the college to be sending.” Middlebury trumpeted that move, Moss continued, “but whenever we do something for gay rights as an institution, it’s done
whether on a campus of 250 faculty members and 2450 students it’s possible to speak of a single set of values.” While noting, “I myself don’t share Mr. Rehnquist’s politics,” Liebowitz insisted that the late justice is worthy of the honor the school has conferred on him. The president cited Rehnquist’s standing as a scholar of the U.S. Constitution as well as his importance in American culture and politics. Others suggest that the donation establishing the professorship has a personal dimension. Tim Spears, dean of the college, is Rehnquist’s son-in-law. It’s not clear what impact, if any, the name attached to the professorship will have on the college’s academic life. Some faculty members see irony in the decision to appoint Middlebury history professor James Ralph as the first holder of a Rehnquist professorship. Ralph’s research is focused on the civil-rights movement. � 2x7-Windjammer110106.indd 1
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At UVM, Former NFL Star Addresses “Being a Man” BY KEN PICARD
BURLINGTON — When former National Football League star Don McPherson asked a group of University of Vermont students if they remembered the story of James Byrd Jr., the black man in Jasper, Texas, who was dragged to death behind a truck in 1998, nearly everyone in the room nodded their heads. But as McPherson pointed out, four times a day — 1460 times per year — a woman is murdered by a man in the United States, and yet we don’t acknowledge that level of violence as a nationwide epidemic. “Blacks are 12 percent of the population. One black man is dragged by a truck and we turned it into a national conversation,” he says. “Women are 52 percent of the population, and we don’t even talk about it.” Every two years, 2920 women die at the hands of men. “On September 11, 2001, that many people were murdered and we went to war.” McPherson, who spoke Monday to about 80 students in Ira Allen Chapel as part of UVM’s “Men’s Awareness Week,” isn’t suggesting that Americans respond to this ongoing epidemic of violence with more violence. But he is saying that until men collectively recognize that they are the perpetrators and victims of more than 90 percent of the violent crimes, the bloodletting will continue. To address this problem, McPherson says, men must start talking to one other about what it really means to be a man. McPherson, 41, knows all too well the cultural norms and stereotypes that reinforce our narrow definitions of masculinity: toughness, bravery, stoicism and sexual promiscuity. He comes from a profession that’s often lauded as the pinnacle of maleness. In the mid-1980s, McPherson played quarterback at Syracuse University, where he won more than 18 national player-of-the-year honors. From 1988 to 1994, McPherson played pro football for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Houston Oilers and two teams in the Canadian Football League. Since then, however, the former Heisman Trophy runner-up has been working on a different kind of offensive playbook — taking a proactive approach to male violence. McPherson is founder and executive director of the Sports Leadership Institute at Long Island’s Adelphi University, where he creates programs for high school and college students to address issues of self-esteem, substance abuse and violence prevention. McPherson sees many similarities between how America responds to substance abuse and how it responds to male-perpetrated violence. In both cases, he says, the answer has often been to resort to scare tactics — “This is your brain, this is your brain on drugs” — or terse, simplistic slogans such as “Just say no” to drugs and “Just wait” to have sex. “We tell you that sex is dirty, it’ll cause unwanted pregnancies and STDs and HIV,” McPherson says. “But at the same time, we tell you to ‘Save it for the one you love.’ Think about that for a second.” Likewise, America’s response to male violence is often shrouded in simplistic explanations and euphemisms. When teenaged boys shoot up a high school cafeteria or gun each other down in drive-by shootings, we label it “school violence,” “teen violence” and “gang violence.” Calling such an incident “a Columbine-like event” sanitizes it even further. “We don’t call it what it is,” McPherson says: “male hate.” Compounding the problem is a culture that celebrates youthful sexuality but is squeamish about discussing sexual violence. McPherson notes that when he first began traveling around the country and talking to young people about sexual harassment, sexual assault and date rape, he didn’t know that the woman he was dating at the time had once been
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Republican Vermont Surprisingly, Ol’ Scud stopped holding press conferences, too. Is that really a good move for a challenger? What was the “media strategy,” anyway? 52B Church Street, Burlington At the moment, Parker prefers to compare his race against Douglas with Rich Tarrant’s Across from Burlington Town Center race against Congressman Sanders. 802.864.4238 Mon-Fri 10-6 “Rich Tarrant took on another incumSat 10-5, Closed Sun bent, spent $7 million, and didn’t gain any Your Custom Design & Diamond Gallery www.vermontjeweler.com ground at all,” said Parker. “I came out of nowhere, with no political base, no support from the national party and no personal fortune, and I cut the margin in half.” That’s one way of looking at it, eh? You certainly are no Rich Tarrant! Congratulations. ★ Now it’s time for Sanibel Island, “to read novels, catch up and recover.” The ★ experience of the gubernatorial campaign, r ye ra P g in iv g Thanks the contact with people, said Scudder, “was energizing and exciting.” ng be tasty, May your stuffi Serving Great. Glad you enjoyed it. However, be plump, May your turkey getting just 41 percent of the Vermont vote y v Thanksgiving oes & Gra May your Potat in the November 7, 2006, election will not p. Nov. 23, 12-7pm be recounted as much of an achievement Have nary a lum s ou ci li de be s Reservations down the line. Many folks familiar with his May your yam ize; pr e th ★ ke ta past service on the pulpit, in the state senes pi and your Recommended ate and on the renewable-energy front at ur yo ay m and the Department of Public Service were ternner Thanksgiving di ribly disappointed by the lackluster race h! Stay off your thig Scudder ran. He even frowned in his cam-Unkown paign commercial. ★ Until former Paul Wellstone aide Bill Lofy got on board in the closing weeks, Visit our website for current menu: Parker wasn’t even holding regular pressers www.paulinescafe.com — the “free media” a challenger must use to get his name out. LUNCH Did he do anything wrong? DINNER “I’m sure I did a number of things BRUNCH wrong,” replied Candidate Parker, “but I’m 1834 Shelburne Rd. not going to enumerate them. I’m not So. Burlington 862-1081 going to do that on the record until I’ve had more time to look back.” Won’t that be fun? P.S. When Parker traveled in the last 2x5-paulines111506.indd 1 11/10/06 5:24:53 PM weeks, he had a top-heavy entourage around him. Douglas only had his state trooper. Starksboro native Dennise Casey ran the incumbent’s campaign out of a tiny office in Montpelier’s Capitol Plaza. She sure got the job done. Lands on her feet next month on the Fifth Floor as a special assistant to the governor.
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Dear Cecil, In Judith A. Jance’s mystery novel Partner in Crime (2002), the murder weapon is sodium azide, a chemical used in auto air bags. She got her story idea from a magazine article about how poisonous sodium azide is. The chemical is not deactivated when cars are sent to junkyards. Since this book was written, has anyone cared enough to address this problem in our environment? Frances R., Morrisville, Vermont Let’s put it this way: Some thought has been given to it. This shows you the benefit of stringent environmental regulation. In the old days, people would use chemicals with nary a clue about whether they were toxic. Now we know damn well. Judith Jance covers the basics of sodium azide (NaN3) in her book. It’s a white, odorless crystalline solid resembling salt. It’s highly poisonous, and when added to an acid, or just acidic water, turns into a toxic gas with a sharp odor. The chemical’s toxicity makes it useful as a pesticide and as an antibacterial preservative in hospitals and laboratories. Sodium azide reacts violently when it touches certain common metals, making cleanup in the lab pretty entertaining — if you pour it down a metal drainpipe, it explodes. This explosiveness is put to use in auto air bags. On impact, a trigger mechanism detonates a small hunk of sodium azide, releasing a large amount of nitrogen gas and inflating the bag in the split second before your forehead would otherwise crater the windshield. Elemental sodium is also produced, which immediately reacts with other ingredients to form an inert silicate for the car’s occupants — sodium can be nasty, too. Daredevil as all this sounds, sodium azide is more dangerous when it’s not exploding in your face. The compound can kill when inhaled in powdered form, drunk as a contaminant in water, or absorbed through skin contact. There is no known treatment other than alleviating symptoms until the crisis passes, assuming it does. Effects depend on the route and amount of exposure, ranging from dizziness, headache and vomiting to hypotension, convulsions, respiratory failure and death. Sodium azide can also be lethal when released into the environment. It kills waterborne bacteria even in weak solution — a good thing when controlled, not so good otherwise. At 10 parts per million in soil it will kill or degrade seeds, and at 200 ppm it kills bacteria and fungi. It’s readily water-soluble, and its derivatives can easily spread through the water table into streams, rivers and drinking supplies, potentially killing anything from single-celled life to us. The good news about sodium azide, such as it is, is that it’s a known danger. It’s on the Environmental Protection Agency’s “P-list,� a designation for commercial products that qualify as acutely hazardous waste when discarded and thus can’t just be tossed into the trash. You’re thinking: If this stuff is the chemical equivalent of the monsters from the Alien movies, why do they put it in cars? First, it works. A sodium azide-
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The “national� pundits are already beginning to worry that Ding-Dong’s “thumpin’� won’t amount to a hill of beans so long as the idea of the “unitary executive� is allowed to stand. administration has wrought in the last six years. And this column isn’t titled “Crank Call� for nothing — I’m already tired of Nancy Pelosi and her gavel. Sure, it’s nice to see a woman third in line to the throne, but Bush wasn’t entirely wrong when he asked, in his last-minute stomp through the country, “What’s their plan?� The fact that Bush doesn’t and never did have “a plan� beyond corporate fascism isn’t, right now, the issue. The fact that this trust-funded weasel wouldn’t know “a plan� if it burned a cigarette mark on his arm at a “Skull and Bones� initiation isn’t, right now, the issue. Even the fact that Rumsfeld has finally been booted out in favor of a soulless CIA spook isn’t, right now, the issue. The issue is: Where are we going, and how? Even Maureen Dowd of The New York Times is a bit concerned about this. “This will be known as the year macho politics failed,� says Dowd, who is known to have some issues about the difference between men and women, “mainly because it was macho politics by marshmallow men.� In other words, it would have been OK if they weren’t marshmallows. Maureen is the daughter of a New York cop, and Gloriosky! does she know about men: “Voters were sick of phony swaggering, blustering and bellicosity, absent competency and accountability. They were ready to trade in the deadbeat Daddy party for the sheltering Mommy party.� By “Mommy� Ms. Dowd means “Speaker-elect Pelosi,� and, I suppose, the dreaded Hillary Clinton. But what would happen if there were an election where
Mommy and Daddy didn’t enter into it — where it was simply assumed that anyone of voting age was capable of making his or her own decisions? In Vermont, of course, we all knew Rich Tarrant would lose — no conversation there. But did we really know what we were voting for? “Anything But Bush,â€? I suppose, which is a good slogan, and which should be branded on the back of every car and truck that otherwise says “Support Our Troops!â€? And now what? “Moderation?â€? “Bipartisanship?â€? “Consensus?â€? All those things the Bush administration has shown such an amazing capacity to observe! Are we supposed to believe “Mommyâ€? can fix this? Why do I feel that I’m about to open a box of Lucky Charms — speaking of marshmallows — with those awful bits of “freeze-driedâ€? junk sucking up space where the cereal ought to be? My brother, Robert Kurth, put it very well recently in a letter to The Poughkeepsie Journal: Prepare yourselves for a torrent of news and opinion about a “new directionâ€? in Iraq. Be prepared, too, for unvarnished accounts from our military that the level of violence there is much higher than we have been told heretofore . . . I pray that an honest and thorough assessment of the occupation of Iraq can improve the situation for American soldiers and Iraqis alike. I support a Congressional resolution that the United States disavows any intention of permanent military bases and of any claim to Iraqi oil. But I refuse to accept that the only way forward must be balanced and bipartisan. This arrogant and incompetent administration has earned much more than just “a thumpin’â€? at the polls. They have earned subpoenas, prosecution and jail time. The sooner the better. Happy Holidays. To this I can’t add much, except to say that if you don’t believe the Kurth brothers, you can consult the “nationalâ€? pundits, who are already beginning to worry that DingDong’s “thumpin’â€? won’t amount to a hill of beans so long as the idea of the “unitary executiveâ€? is allowed to stand; so long as the PATRIOT Act is in force; so long as this administration — or any administration — is allowed to wiretap and spy on Americans without warrant; so long as the president can determine, at his whim and will, who and what are “enemy combatants,â€? and can have them arrested and imprisoned without right to counsel or, for that matter, any evidence that he or she has broken the law. You can have all the “Mommysâ€? you want, Maureen — all the “Madame Speakersâ€? in the world — but if these and other outrages aren’t removed, it won’t make a spickin’ lit of difference. That expression the Kurth brothers get from their father, a gen-yoo-ine Texan, now a converted Muslim, who can’t go to his mosque in Fredericksburg, Virginia — gallant, gallant Virginia, which swang the Senate for the Democrats! — without knowing that he and his whole family are under the watch of the feds. Prove us wrong, voters. Prove us wrong. ďż˝
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Curses, Foiled Again Police in Forrest City, Ark., arrested would-be burglar Dennis Reed Jr., 19, after finding him stuck between an air-conditioning unit and a window frame, facing into an apartment not his. What’s more, he was nude. Rescue personnel were unable to free Reed until they entered the apartment and removed the air conditioner. He insisted he had been forced to break into the apartment by a gunman he knew only by his first name. • A burglary suspect led police on a highspeed chase, until he crashed the stolen car he was driving in a wooded area of Smithtown, N.Y., and fled on foot.
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Nuclear Families Spanish authorities have found radioactive snails where three U.S. hydrogen bombs accidentally fell in 1966. After a mid-air collision between an Air Force bomber and a refueling aircraft, high-explosive igniters on two bombs detonated on impact, spreading plutonium clouds across nearby fields. After making this discovery 40 years later, officials warned residents of the nearby fishing village of Palomares not to eat any snails, which are a local delicacy. “We have to study the dirt, we have to look underground,â€? energy official Juan Antonio Rubio said. “We don’t know what’s down there.â€? • Scientists in South Africa have discov-
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ered bacteria that live 2 miles below ground and thrive on radiation. The microbes, observed in water spilling out of a fissure in a South African gold mine, are similar to others found in extreme conditions lacking nutrients traceable to photosynthesis, which fuels all life on Earth’s surface. “There is an organism that dominates its environment by feeding off an essentially inexhaustible source of energy: radiation,â€? said geoscientist Tullis C. Onstott of Princeton University, who led the team. “The bottom line is: Water plus rocks plus radiation is enough to sustain life for millennia.â€? Onstott added that locating life in this otherwise uninhabitable place “increases the likelihood that we will find life beneath the surface of Mars.â€? • One person died and 13 others fell ill from rectal inflammation after they were exposed to excessive doses of X-rays while
Do-Gooders Fifteen thousand inmates at a maximum-security prison in Manila, including 1000 on death row, shaved their heads and chests, then donated the hair to help mop up the Philippines’ worst oil spill. Coast Guard chief Arthur Gosingan explained that the prisoners’ contribution was part of a nationwide drive to collect hair and chicken feathers to put in sacks tied to bamboo poles to absorb more than 52,834 gallons of industrial fuel, which leaked from a tanker that sank off the central island of Guimaras.
being scanned for prostate cancer at Epinal Hospital in eastern France. Altogether, 23 patients received excessive doses of radiation, according to the Lorraine Regional Hospital Agency, which noted that all 13 who became ill needed surgery to fit an artificial anus.
Second-Amendment Follies Brycien Reyes, 19, was practicing his fast draw with a loaded .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol while facing himself in a mirror in the basement of his home in Evans, Colo., when, according to police Lt. Gary Kessler, he accidentally and fatally shot himself in the head. • A cannon that is fired whenever the football team at Washington’s Snohomish High School scores a touchdown wounded five students standing on the sidelines at the school’s homecoming game. Shannon Parthemer of the Snohomish School District couldn’t say if the students were struck by cannon fire or by flying debris from a possible cannon malfunction, but promised “a full investigation.â€?
Binge and Purge Zhang Hongtao, 25, an auditor in China’s northern Hebei province, died from overindulging at a procession of banquets and other entertainment hosted for Zhang and other auditors by the auditee, the Yanshan Power Supply Co. Five power bureau officials were dismissed or demoted over Zhang’s death, the Shanghai Daily reported, pointing out that instead of conducting the audit, Zhang ate, drank, played cards and enjoyed massages. • Robert Cole, 37, serving time at a maximum-security prison in Sydney, Australia, for theft and assault, secretly
fasted and used contraband laxatives to lose 30 pounds so he could escape by squeezing through a hole he chiseled in his cell wall with a butter knife. The 123pound fugitive was recaptured three days later, and Judge Roger Dive added 21 months to his sentence, despite defense attorney Richard Leary’s assertion that Cole only escaped to show authorities that he could go straight on the outside.
Occupational Hazards Darmin Garcia, 21, slipped into a vat of molten chocolate at Debelis Corp. in Kenosha, Wis., and remained stuck up to his chest for more than two hours. “I felt like I weighed 900 pounds,� Garcia said. “I couldn’t move.� The Milwaukee JournalSentinel reported that rescuers couldn’t lift Garcia out or drain the 110-degree chocolate because it was too thick. Finally, they added cocoa butter to thin the mixture, allowing firefighters to scoop out enough chocolate so Garcia could take off his pants and be pulled out.
Father Knows Best Troy Stewart, 31, and his 10-year-old daughter Megan interrupted their bicycle ride in Lantana, Fla., to jump off a bridge into the Intracoastal Waterway 20 feet below because the father said it would help her get over her fear of heights. Megan Stewart wasn’t hurt, but her father broke his leg when he forgot to tuck it, and it hit the muddy bottom. She had to help him swim 50 feet to shore, then run home and tell her mother to call an ambulance. Police Capt. Andy Rundle declared, “I wouldn’t consider this an appropriate method of trying to break your kid of a phobia.�
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ean Callahan made a smart career move when he let his art go to the dogs. The successful watercolorist began painting portraits of his two yellow Labradors about five years ago after focusing first on still lifes and then on Irish landscapes. “Dreaming of Rabbits,â€? which now hangs in Callahan’s sunny studio above a corner store in downtown Vergennes, was his first canine composition. It shows Addison, a Lab named for the artist’s town of residence, snoozing on a settee. Addison died a while ago, but Callahan had found his mĂŠtier. In addition to numerous works featuring Addison — “he was my Kate Moss,â€? the artist explains — the studio contains close-ups of Wyeth, Callahan’s surviving Lab. Andrew Wyeth, Callahan’s favorite artist, inspired that moniker. “People really connectedâ€? with the dog portraits after seeing several of them at a show of his two years ago at the Brandon Artists Guild, Callahan says. Subsequent exhibits in
school he attended in Philadelphia. At Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., he majored in business — not a surprising choice for someone from a family of 10, all of whom pursued business careers. And that was the path Callahan took for six years after college, when he worked for a Connecticut liquor company. Moving to Vermont 14 years ago proved pivotal. Callahan studied with Middlebury artist Kate Gridley, and began finding inspiration in the lakes, mountains and farm animals of Addison County. He also twice earned spots in a two-week artists’ residency program in Ireland. Those sojourns in his ancestral homeland were also formative for the artist. Now that he’s achieved both aesthetic satisfaction and financial success, Callahan has no intention of diversifying his oeuvre. “I want to be the best I can be at this medium,� he says. “You need to find something within a medium and really study it and not deviate from it. For me, that’s been dogs. I can keep painting dogs the rest of my life and still learn from them.� He’s not interested in painting people — “not my thing� — or in experimenting with
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abstraction. “I keep myself on a pretty tight leash,â€? he says. Callahan is also content to remain a watercolorist. Oil and acrylic are the opposite of watercolor in how they’re applied to a surface, he suggests, adding, “My brain just doesn’t work that way.â€? Watercolor also offers the advantage of mobility. “I can paint anywhere — in an airport or in a hospital while my dad was going through surgery. It’s also not toxic and doesn’t mess up your clothes,â€? Callahan observes. His technique — lots of paint and little water — is “how I get vibrant colors,â€? he explains. Because even the best-trained dog doesn’t have the patience to sit for a portrait, Callahan works from photos, which he either takes himself or receives electronically from patrons. He then emails the dogs’ owners copies of his preparatory drawings as well as images of the work in progress. On only one occasion has he been asked to redo a portrait. A woman whose name he can’t recall (though he says he always remembers the names of the dogs) complained he had made her Sadie’s eyes look menacing. In busman’s-holiday fashion, Callahan returns to painting his own pooch when he gets a break from commissioned portraits. He sometimes had Addison pose cutesily — wearing a red-and-white-striped stocking cap in “The Helper,â€? for example, or holding a ring of dangling mackerels, purchased from Shaw’s, in “Fishnapper.â€? But his subjects are usually portrayed in a dignified manner. “I try to capture an animal’s character, personality and expression,â€? Callahan says. “I want it to be seen that I’m painting a particular dog.â€? ďż˝
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as that a fun 24-hour television news cycle, or what? If Tuesday night’s happiest news was simply that those ghastly campaign ads had run for the last time, that our long national viewing nightmare was over, and we wouldn’t have to hear the dreaded words “and I approved this message” for a couple years, that would have been ample cause for celebration. Though I have to admit I did get a kick out of the ad Peter Welch started running toward the end, starring his dog. That was actually pretty clever. Funny. Memorable. The camera showed us the candidate out on the trail from the point of view of the pooch, about knee high. Most candidates’ spots were beneath them, too, but the similarity ended there. This may have been the most effective political use of a canine since Nixon’s Checkers speech. But I digress. It was an amazing night of broadcasting, a perfect-storm-caliber combination of coverage and content. For a solid 24 hours the story played out as though it had been scripted in Hollywood — happy ending and all. Of course, for a lot of viewers, it started pretty happily, too. The Hamburger Helper hadn’t even made it from the pot to the plate in many homes before Channel 5 announced the Associated Press had declared Bernie Sanders the new senator from Vermont. Local TV crews hustled to the Wyndham expecting to find the Sanders camp in a state of hysteria, but found it in a cautious, let’s-wait-and-see mood instead. The party started in many a home long before it did at the hotel. Meanwhile, local and national pundits offered a play-by-play of the night’s Republican wipe out. On the homefront, the University of Vermont’s Frank Bryan and Middlebury College’s Eric Davis saddled up to the WCAX news desk and concurred that the Welch-Rainville race would be the evening’s most interesting to watch. A moment later it was over. A short distance down the dial, Channel 17 hosted “Vermont Votes 2006” with live analysis of the results as they came in from Jess Wilson, Shay Totten and Joel Najman. The commentary was consistently insightful but, for some strange reason, I couldn’t get the song “Please Say You Want Me” by Little Anthony & the Imperials out of my head. It was weird. Finally, I had to change the channel to make it stop. CNN was by then in the midst of its marathon election-night spectacular, “America Votes 2006.” Hmm, catchy. And who was Lou Dobbs in the middle of interviewing? Howard Dean. Our former governor smiled down on all the smarty-pants analysts and seers on the stage from a giant screen high above them and, I must tell you, I savored that scene. There were Dobbs, Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, James Carville and William Bennett all gazing up at this futuristic piece of high-tech set design with Dean’s face beaming down on them. It was like something out of The Wizard of Oz. As one red state after another flipped over to blue, Dean patiently explained that this was all part of the “50-state election plan” he put into motion upon becoming chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Something tells me the next time these guys use the term “master political strategist,” Karl Rove won’t be the first name that springs to mind. Bet some of them are having second thoughts about how many times they aired that “scream” clip, too. I’ve always admired Howard Dean for the way he ascended to the highest strata of national affairs on the basis of innovation and creative thinking. I’ve never admired him more than I did Tuesday night.
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Here we are on one of the most historic nights of the new century, and what’s the first thing out of Jon Stewart’s mouth? A crack about Bernie’s victory. As 11 o’clock approached, the night had taken on a full-tilt, New Year’s Eve vibe. Victory was in the air, history was in the making. You could feel it. You could see it in the eyes of newspeople, though on Fox News a lot of their eyes had that deer-in-the-headlights look. On CBS Bob Shieffer looked as though he was enjoying himself thoroughly. He’d delivered an eloquent rant just days before on “Face the Nation,” venting his disgust at the depths to which the election process has sunk in this country. You could tell he relished the prospect of course correction. On-air partner Katie Couric was a tad harder to read. Mainly because I couldn’t stop speculating about whether she’d had her eyes done. I hadn’t seen much of her since she left “The Today Show,” and her face took me by surprise. Maybe it was just the lighting or the makeup, but she had that eerie, slightly out-of-kilter, Greta Van Susteren look
about her. It really started to creep me out. So, once again, I changed the channel. Besides, it was time to break out the champagne. CNN had just projected that the Democrats had won the House. Just in time for the political equivalent of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”: Comedy Central’s “Indecision 2006 Midterm Midtacular,” an hour of live election-night programming from everybody’s favorite fake newsguys, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, “bringing you incomplete coverage at best.” And a merry 60 minutes it was: stories on voting-machine snafus caused by squirrels, homespun pithiness courtesy of Special Correspondent Dan Rather, an announcement that Rick Santorum had been “raptured to a better place,” and a great bit on the latest election-result tracking technique, the entrance poll. The perfect end to a perfect day of voter outrage and referenda on idiocy. Except for one thing: Here we are on one of the most historic nights of the new century. Things have been shaken up from sea to shining sea. And what’s the first thing out of Jon Stewart’s mouth? A crack about Bernie’s victory: “Vermont went from having an independent to a Jew from New York and a Socialist,” he said with a chuckle. “Now it’s even less relevant. Congratulations!” Ouch. Am I the only one for whom that put a damper on the party? I guess Mr. Satire thinks every state with a population under a million can claim an outgoing senator who singlehandedly changed the balance of power in Washington; an incoming one who’s among the most progressive in the nation; another — Patrick Leahy — who will shortly become the chair of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee; and the head of the Democratic organization itself, one of the chief architects of the very victory the party was celebrating all night. The next day would bring more cause for celebration: a clear win in the Senate and walking papers for Donald Rumsfeld. For the first time in the country’s history, a woman would be Speaker of the House. As one of the most tumultuous 24hour periods in modern memory drew to a close, I looked on with new hope and a glad heart, but kept thinking back to Stewart’s remark. Maybe I’m being petty, but I think I’m going to have a problem getting past that. Maybe, like John Kerry, he’ll recognize his mistake and issue an apology. Apparently anyone can make a bad joke. The bottom line is, I’m going to have to get my fix of fake news somewhere else until he does. Stay tuned. I’m going to make sure the “Daily Show” host gets a copy of this column, and I’m going to request a retraction. I’ll let you know what does or does not happen. Until that apology arrives, Jon Stewart is — as his pal Colbert would say — dead to me. m
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ne of the screens in Burlington’s Roxy Theater frames an image as carefully composed as a painting. A woman and two young men recline side by side on a worn Persian rug, their eyes closed. The woman’s robe is pulled back to expose her breast, but the scene is not overtly erotic. The actors don’t speak. Two unseen women narrate in voiceover. In French, translated by subtitles, they speak of the unendurable heat of Calcutta, where the film takes place; of the smells and sounds of the streets; of the characters’ longing for a cleansing storm.
no subtitled DVD. The free screening at the Roxy, which took place on November 5, is part of a semester-long “Duras’ India Song Project” at the University of Vermont, honoring the 10th anniversary of the author’s death. The screening was preceded by a two-day symposium featuring scholars from as far away as the U.K.; it will be followed in December by a theatrical production of India Song. The whole project was conceived and coordinated by Rachel Perlmeter, a guest artist and curator working with the departments of theater, film and televi-
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As the film progresses, we learn that the beautiful woman is Anne-Marie Stretter; that the men are her lovers; that the scene is the French embassy; that she will die the very next day, on an island in the delta of the Ganges. Meanwhile, the camera floats slowly around the room. We see Anne-Marie dance in her glamorous 1930s gown, circling to a wrenchingly pretty waltz. We see her talk privately with the ex-vice consul of Lahore, a tense, bearded man. We learn that he was relieved of his office after he began shooting from his embassy window at dogs and lepers. We watch a communion of sorts form between this unstable, traumatized man and the woman who has been wandering from lover to lover since she was married at 17. The story is conveyed through painterly tableaux, music and ghostly voices — not a word of dialogue is spoken on-screen. The movie is India Song (1975), written and directed by French literary celebrity Marguerite Duras. In her 50year career, Duras published more than 20 novels and plays, directed nearly as many films, and won the prestigious Goncourt Prize. Her short works are a staple of French-lit courses in U.S. colleges. Still, India Song is a rarity even in American art-house theaters, and there’s “Underlines” is a monthly column that can also be read on www.sevendaysvt.com. To reach Margot Harrison, email harrison@ sevendaysvt.com.
sion studies, history, and women and gender studies. She’s co-teaching a course on the Duras work along with history professor Abigail McGowan and film professor Hilary Neroni. The project grew out of Perlmeter’s conversations with the head of the theater department about offering more courses that combine different fields of study and give students a taste of practice as well as theory. The continuing-ed course is open to community members as well as UVM students. In the U.S., Duras is best known as the screenwriter of Hiroshima Mon Amour and as the author of the best-selling novel The Lover (1984). The semi-autobiographical tale of a French teenager in Indochina who has an affair with an older man was the source of a 1991 art-house hit directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Jane Winston, a Northwestern University professor who spoke on campus before the screening, said the association is unfortunate. Duras despised Annaud’s film, which views colonialism in Southeast Asia through a misty, nostalgic lens. Duras’ own view of cinema was more aggressive, as she believed that “spectacles” of any kind lull the viewer into political disengagement. What she sought to create on-screen was something “formless.” Winston quoted Duras as saying, “I have certainly been a killer of cinema.” New Yorker critic Pauline Kael agreed — in a 1977 review, she described Duras’ relationship with her audience as “sado-
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masochistic.” When Duras’ glacially paced film The Truck was booed at Cannes, she stared down the viewers. Since her death, her uncompromising personality has passed into the realm of cinematic myth: In the 2001 movie Cet Amour-là, Jeanne Moreau portrayed Duras as a self-absorbed genius with a doting lover 38 years her junior. Winston’s lecture helped elucidate the woman behind the icon. Born in 1914, Duras was deeply influenced by World War II. In the wake of the Nazi occupation, Winston explained, French intellectuals felt as if “rational thought had failed them.” Believing that modernity and capitalism “led inevitably to fascism,” they sought to return to something more basic. Many, including Duras, explored “irrational modes of discourse” and practiced a “politics of negativity or refusal,” Winston said. Like the homicidal vice consul in India Song, they didn’t know what they wanted, only what they didn’t. “The politics of the play are complex,” Perlmeter says, discussing her upcoming production. “There is this almost utopian vision of something beyond, something that is possible. But I think that there is also a deep despair that is about articulating the human toll of colonialism, imperialism and cultural collision more broadly. On some level [Duras] believed that that structure was not endurable.” Still, she doesn’t think India Song is “death-affirming.”
We learn that he was relieved of his office after he began shooting from his embassy window at dogs and lepers. Perlmeter, 31, a recent transplant from Brooklyn, first read India Song in graduate school. She admits that she felt “trepidation about doing this play of all places in Vermont.” As it turns out, Perlmeter says, India Song “has been part of my transition” to the North Country. “We’re kind of cultural hybrids, and it’s been a challenge acclimating to Vermont on that level,” she explains. Her UVM-professor husband is originally from Ecuador. “So this is very deeply meaningful to me, this work.” Perlmeter doesn’t want to suggest that she’s the first to bring experimental theater to Vermont, but hopes the play will open “a kind of space” for challenging projects. The production of India Song will take place in former gymnasium Mann Hall, on the Trinity campus — a first for the university, Perlmeter says. She continues, “We’ve created a total environment. The audience will be to some extent surrounded by the play and taking a miniature journey to reach the performance site itself.” The play is set in the French ambassador’s residence, which Perlmeter describes as a “gated community,” designed to segregate white Westerners from the city with its myriad sounds and smells. In the film India Song, Indians remain almost invisible, though we hear the haunting voice of a Laotian beggar woman. This isn’t true of the stage version. Perlmeter worked with UVM’s Center for Cultural Pluralism to get the word out about the production to students of South Asian background. One of the students who responded contributed her expertise in classical Indian dance; another, from Sri Lanka, is helping create the linguistic “cacophony” of the city. As a film, India Song is unique — beautiful, static, frustrating, yet oddly absorbing. It’s a little like the Marie Antoinette Sofia Coppola might have made if she had focused on just one day of the queen’s dead-end life and given us a sense of the misery outside the privileged enclave of Versailles. (In Duras’ film, even the beggar woman’s disembodied voice conveys a world of loss.) Perlmeter says India Song requires an “active spectatorship” — not something people are used to providing in today’s “totally mediated culture,” where “everything’s edited for us.” “I have to think very carefully about how to create the conditions for the kind of spectatorship that the play demands,” she explains. “Their process of sorting out where the story is, what the ethics are, what the politics are . . . that is the viewers’ agency. I don’t like to go to the theater and be told what to think. I want to be asked to think — hard.” The production of India Song should do just that. �
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pound lug every bit as handsome as his silver-screen namesake. We imagined our other kitty Natascha would be fine with the new addition, as her animal-shelter background gave her almost Zen tolerance. Turns out we had it backwards. Brando was agitated at first, circling the cage with dilated pupils and emitting the odd growl. But within a week, he’d completely fallen for the little thing. Most hours of the day, he could be found sprawled on his back in front of her cage, showing off his irresistible physique. Their bizarre, interspecies love affair continues to this day. My girlfriend likens the lovebirds to Fay Wray and King Kong. If you ask me, it’s pretty accurate. Relations were less cozy between the hamster and Natascha, who sadly died of leukemia a few weeks ago. She considered the hamster a potential dietary supplement. Luckily, she never managed to figure out a way into the cage. I guess thumbs come in handy. Naming the little lady presented another hurdle. Several days in, we still hadn’t found a suitable moniker. Inspiration struck while watching one of our favorite
When Molly wants to go mobile, she cruises the apartment in a specialty rolling ball that’s the hamster equivalent of a Mini Cooper. All she needs now is a personal trainer. Rodent behavior can be hard to fathom. Sometimes Molly will do something completely bizarre, such as moving all her bedding and food into one of her three wheels. Then she starts to run. It’s always good fun to watch the stuff tumble back down on her tiny head. Another favorite game of hers is chasing our new kitten, Nadja, while running in her ball. Molly, who has been positively scarfing the seeds since colder weather set in, isn’t all that dwarfish anymore. She’s not scared of a damn thing, and hurtles at Nadja like a NASCAR driver with a mean hangover. With entertainment like this, who needs TV? Molly isn’t as responsive as, say, a golden retriever. And unlike a dog, she’s never gonna be the sort of pet that kisses our ass. But she does enjoy running on our body parts, and doesn’t mind being stroked. And we wouldn’t trade her for anything. The cats love her, we love her, and that’s pretty much all there is to it.
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Molly isn’t scared of a damn thing, and hurtles at Nadja like a NASCAR driver with a mean hangover. With entertainment like this, who needs TV? TV programs — a show about a vertically challenged family called Little People, Big World. It tells you something about us that Molly, the pre-teen character whose name we borrowed, is one of the only members of the clan not afflicted with dwarfism. This made for some unanticipated awkwardness with a real-life friend named Molly. We tried to explain that we hadn’t named the hamster after her. I’m not sure she bought it. Stranger still, the sole person rodent-Molly has ever bitten is human-Molly. Fortunately, the only scarring was emotional. Suitably housed and named, the wee hamster soon became a fully integrated member of our household. It wasn’t long before we were playing with her nearly every night, letting her run through our hands and up and down our arms. Confounding the store clerk’s prediction, Molly thrived on such intimate contact. At the sound of our voices, she’d run to the side of her cage, scaling the metal bars in a desperate attempt to get closer to us. No question, she was smitten. And so were we. Although she was still super-tiny, we decided that a gal this special deserved finer living quarters. Does the housing bubble apply to hamsters? There’s an oft-repeated adage about how couples who don’t have children tend to spoil their pets. Nuff said. Reluctantly, we made our way back to the same store to fetch a bigger abode. The experience was far less taxing, however, as there was no need for employee interaction. Overnight, Molly’s estate went from modest to ostentatious. She moved into a posh cage equipped with a giant tower. At the very top is a running wheel that rotates in three different directions. Makes me dizzy just looking at it. Of course, this wasn’t enough. Before long we added a second home, a giant wheel in its own right. Tunnels connect to a mid-level lounge stocked with a beverage dispenser and a staircase/hidey-hole.
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ana Begins is a bus driver. Each weekday morning and afternoon, he guides his purple school bus around Chittenden County, picking up and dropping off his charges. He’s not STORY employed by a school district or a transCATHY portation company; Begins works for RESMER Gulliver’s Doggie Daycare in Williston. His passengers are pooches. IMAGES Most people who pay $15 a day to MATTHEW let their dogs play at the facility drop THORSEN the mutts off themselves. But for an extra $5 a day, Begins will happily transport them. On a recent Thursday morning, his route takes him to downtown Burlington, South Burlington and Williston as he picks up Toto, a terrier, Miel, a medium-sized, amber-colored dog, Emma the Airedale, and a frisky golden retriever called Cooper. Cooper’s owner, Bill Mast, is waiting with him at the foot of the driveway when Begins pulls up. “Have fun,” Mast instructs the dog as the Golden bounds into the bus. Not all owners accompany their pets to the bus stop — Begins often knocks on the door to fetch the dogs himself. But he says first-time customers frequently make a scene. “They’ll greet you outside with the camera,” he says. “It’s like the first day of school.” And the similarities to school don’t end there. Step inside the Gulliver’s lobby and you’ll see a wall of brightly painted cubbies labeled with names like Helen, Holly, Hunter, Lily and Louie. It looks like something you’d see in a human daycare or elementary school, except that each cubby holds a collar or leash, or perhaps some special shampoo. Front-desk clerk Azra Hussann
points out a box of Milk Bones one owner brought last week in honor of her dog’s birthday. “Everybody that day got a little bone,” Hussann recalls with a smile. Gulliver’s isn’t the only local business that caters to people who treat their pets like children. As the growing niche industry dedicated to this pampering suggests, Vermonters don’t mind spending lavishly on their critters.
Looking Sharp Good grooming isn’t just for poodles — so say the stylists at J&J Doggie Styles in Colchester. The salon accepts dogs of all sizes and breeds; they work with
That’s why they allow the dogs to roam free in the grooming area. On a recent Wednesday morning, no fewer than 11 dogs share a 16-by-16-square-foot space with Farrell and two of her groomers. The crowd includes three large Bernese mountain dogs, a golden retriever, four medium-sized dogs, a cairn terrier and two tiny white Malteses. One of them, Mr. Jaxx, wears a colorfully striped fleece sweater. In addition to giving baths, haircuts and nail trims, the stylists at J&J also massage animals during the bathing process, and they do Reiki. “It’s very light energy work,” says Farrell. “It’s a laying on of hands and a transference of
after her dog, an African bark-less basenji. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Kalisz began making dog clothes because she was dissatisfied with the options. “They’re very beautiful dogs,” she says of basenjis, “but you put them in a goofy shirt, and it’s like, ‘You need something more haute couture.’” J&J also carries chic retro dog and cat collars from If It Wags in Essex Junction. Designer Sonya Ryan sews each of her products by hand, and sells them at boutiques across the country, as well as through her website and wholesale catalogue.
We’re just helping to channel positive energy in the pets while they’re here. JOANNE FARRELL, J&J DOGGIE STYLES cats, too, as well as bunnies and ferrets. Rates are based on how much time the stylist spends with an animal. A bath, trim and nail clip for a well-maintained dog might run $40 to $45. Owner Joanne Farrell took over the business when the previous owner retired in 2004. The shop is expanding; a new, customized space opens this week. “It’s made for dog grooming,” Farrell raves. “All the windows are a little bit lower so they can look out.” It’s important to Farrell and the other stylists that their canine customers have a positive experience.
energy. We’re just helping to channel positive energy in the pets while they’re here.” J&J also sells a variety of pet products. “Pet fashion is something we take very seriously,” Farrell declares. The retail space features $20 fleecelined dog coats, hand-knit by Joanne Kalisz, a graduate student in psychology at the University of Vermont. In addition to the coats, she makes silkscreened doggie T-shirts featuring fire hydrants and sayings such as “Bad to the Bone” and “Lil’ Humper.” Kalisz named her company Happy Fantastic,
Customers can choose from the “Swank,” “Sweet Tiki,” “Mod” and “Gidget” collections, or purchase collarleash-and-harness packages, such as the “Espresso Lime Set.” Cat collars retail for $8, the sturdier dog collars for $19, and leashes for $27. That’s cheap compared with the dog and cat collars from Milton’s Bark and Sparkle. Expect to pay between $80 and $180 for one of designer Laurie Vien Swarovski’s crystal creations, available at several high-end pet bou-
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Is Fido tiring of his dry kibble? Amy Haskell of Show Me the Biscuit! in Milton has something meatier. A fridge in the corner of her basement boutique holds a variety of human-grade “raw diet� products, including bags of uncooked chicken necks. A 5pound frozen log of meat from chicken wings, backs and innards sells for $8.49. Just defrost and serve. Some of Haskell’s wares come from Waitsfield-based Vermont Raw, which uses organic ingredients whenever possible, and she buys meat from Misty Knoll and other Vermont farms. “So, basically, our dogs eat better than we do,� admits Haskell, who owns four Keeshonds. “We’re spending all this money on them, and we get frozen pizza.� And for dessert? Burlingtonbased PupCat Bakery sells all sorts of all-natural goodies. Baker Milia Bell makes canine confections and cat snacks, including the pup-ular “Peanut Mutter Cups� for $2.25, and $3 jars of “Tuna Sushi.� Her treats are available at locally owned Pet Food Warehouse. Bell also specializes in “celebration cakes,� available only on her website, or by special order. Choose from
banana-peanut butter, apple spice and decadent carob. For that extra touch, she will write a message on top in the sugarless frosting. “Usually they just want their names,� she says, “or ‘Happy birthday.’� A 10-inch, heart-shaped cake runs $25, and Bell says she also makes custom sheet cakes for parties at the dog park. Humans can eat them, too, though since there’s no sugar, they’re “not super tasty,� she says. “The banana-peanut butter is pretty good, I think.�
Getting Out Don’t want to leave your dogs home alone? Send ’em to daycare. Gulliver’s is just one of several options in the area. For $20, The Dog Zone in Winooski will take your dog for the day. That is, if your four-legged friend is accepted. Owner Jackie Miller is “very selective,� she says. Clients must
Is it too much trouble to take your pet to the vet? Some pet doctors make house calls. If you live in or near Chittenden County, Dr. Susan McMillan of Vet to Pet will bring her fully stocked van to your home. She charges a $40 exam fee, in addition to whatever care she provides, but, hey, it’s convenient. Becky Roberts, McMillan’s partner and assistant, says Vet to Pet offers all the standard services for dogs, cats and “pocket pets� such as rabbits and ferrets. The mobile clinic also offers at-home euthanasia. To supplement these services, McMillan and Roberts are setting up a stationary clinic on North Champlain Street in Burlington’s Old North End, which will have walk-in hours. And vets aren’t the only ones who provide pet health care. Some chiropractors see animal patients, too. Dr. Lee Wiebe at Performance Chiropractic in Essex Junction works on both dogs and cats. “I see dogs for a variety of things,� she says, “most often lameness and neurological problems.� When do you know your pet
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needs chiropractic care? “Limping is a good sign,” she suggests. “Any kind of pain behavior. A lot of times you see postural stuff, or constant scratching at a bone or joint.” An initial animal exam runs $80, and adjustments are $40 each. Wiebe rarely sees an animal just once, though many patients are all set after half a dozen visits. Using an herbal supplement to soothe your pet is a cheaper option.
For $15, you can buy a bottle of flower essences made by Kelley Robie of Milton-based Horsetail Herbs. Use the eyedropper in the cap to add a few drops to the water dish. Her concoctions include “attitude adjustment,” “chew stop” and “starting over,” which can calm pets traumatized by, say, a move or a death in the family. Robie also offers her services as an “animal communicator,” picking up on pets’ inner feelings long-distance. For $45 per animal, she’ll meet with human clients, who can give her a picture of their pet or simply describe them. Then Robie sits in a quiet room and tries to communicate with the pet’s spirit. “I imagine a cord or light going from my heart to the animal’s heart,” she says. Robie asks your pet questions: “What is your purpose here?” “Are you ready to transition yet?” How does it work? “I’ll get feelings,” she explains. “I’ll get physical sensations, just a knowing of what’s going on. Sometimes I’ll hear voices.”
Saying Goodbye Most of our pets don’t live as long as we do, and saying goodbye can be heartbreaking. Dog photographer Brigitte Nadeau of La Puparazzi tries to lessen that pain. The Québec-born, professionally trained photographer started memorializing dogs after her own got sick a few years ago, and she realized she didn’t have any good pictures of him. Nadeau doesn’t bring dogs to her studio; she photographs them at home, or in a park if an owner wants an action shot. “If I really want to get a great dog portrait, the dog has to feel calm and comfortable,” she explains. Clients pay $95 a session for a couple hours of Nadeau’s time, plus travel costs if they’re more than 150 miles from her home in Troy, Vermont. She spends the first hour talking with the owners and getting to know the dog — maybe throwing the tennis ball a few times — before settling down to shoot. Clients get a CD with 75 to 100 digital images; most pay Nadeau to make prints, though the first two 5-by-7 images are free. When the moment finally comes, Vermonters dealing with the death of a beloved pet can contact Island Memorial Pet Services in Isle La Motte. Their motto: “Loyalty Deserves Dignity.” The family-owned crematorium will pick up your pet’s remains and return the ashes in the urn of your choice, from the standard Vermont handcrafted pine model to the more elaborate “Ultimate” Laser Etched Photo Urn. Prices range from $96 to $197. That’s in addition to the cost of the actual cremation, which starts at $79. They handle 10 to 15 pets a week, everything from goldfish to potbellied pigs to horses, according to co-owner Stacey Roussea. “We just wanted to make it smooth,” she says of this sensitive, transitional time. “Good closure is important.” �
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Mush Motives Teaching the family hound to tow the line
icky isn’t a born couch potato, despite growing evidence to the contrary — that is, dog hair — accumulating on my sofa. Part Karelian bear dog, he descends from a long line of fierce bigSTORY game hunters who worked the frigid KEN climes of northern Europe and western PICARD Russia. Tall, muscular and energetic, Karelians earned a reputation for fearIMAGES lessly taking on lynx, wolves, moose JORDAN and bears. In North America, the breed SILVERMAN has been used in recent years for deconditioning bears that have become overly Members of acclimated to humans in such places as the Vermont Banff-Lake Louise, Yosemite and Mushers Glacier National Park. Association Eight years old now, Nicky hasn’t will gather on Saturday, exactly lived up to his hearty workingNovember 18, dog lineage, enjoying an existence more at 9 a.m. at the typical of a Saudi prince. Admittedly, Missisquoi he once alerted me to the presence of a Rail Trail in black bear while we were hiking in the St. Albans for the “Dogs Across Montana backcountry; another time he America” doggot into a tussle with an ill-tempered powered relay. raccoon. But, except for his daily Free and open sprints across the backyard to keep my to the public. vegetable garden squirrel-free, my boy For more info or to sign up, has never worked a day in his life. visit www.dogs Which is why, on an unseasonably acrossamerica.org warm recent morning, I drive to or contact Morrisville to see if Mr. Kibble Breath Ken Haggett has what it takes to make it as a sled at trails@vt mushers.org. dog. We arrive in Oxbow Park, a small cul-de-sac of grassy meadow along the Lamoille River, where I’m greeted by Ken Haggett, owner of Peace Pups Dogsledding of Lake Elmore. Haggett is a board member of the Vermont Mushers Association and an enthusiastic supporter of pooch-powered sports. This weekend he’s helping organize the Vermont leg of “Dogs Across America.” It’s a nationwide event to promote activities such as canicross (cross-country dog running), bikejoring (dog-assisted cycling), skijoring (cross-country skiing with dogs), in-line dog skating, and dog-scootering. Dogs Across America isn’t a competition per se, though its organizers hope to drum up enough interest to hold an eventual coast-tocoast relay. Haggett, 45, is waiting for us beside his “Peace Pup” pickup truck, a custombuilt wooden kennel on wheels that he uses to tote his canines around. Tethered to the front bumper is Aiko, a 12-year-old Siberian husky with redand-white piebald markings. Aiko is remarkably calm and quiet for a sled dog, which I attribute to his advancing years, or the unseasonably balmy weather. I imagine that, were it 30 degrees colder and snowing, Aiko would be ready to drag the truck across the parking lot. Haggett, a professional woodworker for 28 years, explains how he got into dog sledding five years ago. After watching people skijoring with their dogs, he adopted his first Siberian husky from a local animal shelter. “Siberians sort of have an inbred pulling instinct,” he explains, “so it didn’t take much training at all.” Soon Haggett’s wife was joining him on their human-canine winter outings, and before long the couple had a total of 12 Siberians. Unlike many dogsledders, who have switched to the faster Alaskan huskies, Haggett prefers the
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For about a minute, Nicky’s chugging his muscular legs like an Iditarod veteran, offering me visions of us sledding across snow-swept tundra. temperament of Siberians, especially since he’s not primarily a racer. Haggett’s website — www.peacepups dogsledding.com — features profiles of his sled dogs, including Exxon, Etta James, Muddy Waters and Nemo, as well as each dog’s “likes” — beer drippings, salmon pieces, chewing parts off
the truck — and “dislikes” — Brussels sprouts, sitting still, global warming. Haggett has brought along a dog scooter, which we’ll use to evaluate Nicky’s pulling prowess. It looks like a normal child’s scooter, but with beefy mountain-bike tires, hand brakes and a slip-resistant skateboard deck to stand
on. If I had four or more dogs, Haggett could hook them up to a four-wheeled cart, which he uses to run his Siberians in the off-season. Already Nicky is whining and pulling at his lead, which, according to Haggett, is a good sign. Nicky is wearing a common walking harness, but
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sideways when he veers too far left or right, Nicky soon leans into the run. For about a minute, he’s chugging his muscular legs like an Iditarod veteran, offering me visions of us sledding across snow-swept tundra. Then he spots a squirrel darting up a tree. Nicky hooks a sharp left turn and nearly dumps me on my face. For now, all his interest is skyward, as he scans the treetops searching for his erstwhile prey. After much tugging, encouragement and shouts of “On by, you goofball!� I coax Nicky back onto the trail. He makes a half-hearted trot back to the truck, pulling me after him, my initial dog-pride shattered by his remarkably short attention span. But Haggett is more encouraging. “He’s doing pretty good for his first time,� he says. “If you get him to where you’re doing 2 to 3 miles per day, he’ll be in fantastic shape.� My spirits slightly buoyed, I release Nicky from his harness, whereupon he darts into the river for a long drink. In the meantime, Haggett hooks Aiko up to the scooter, and they take off down the trail and show us how
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the term “musher� comes from the French command “marchons,� meaning “walk� or “move.�) After a brief lesson on the standard commands used by mushers — “gee� to turn right, “haw� to turn left, and “on by� to pass a distraction on the trail, such as a hiker or another dogsled — we’re ready to roll. Before I take off, I ask Haggett what I should do if Nicky runs off the trail or I fall off the scooter. “Hang on,� he advises. I’ve long wondered about Nicky’s ability to pull a sled, but I was reluctant to try again after our first attempt. Once, after noticing his natural inclination to pull, I hopped on my bike, leash in hand, and let him drag me around the neighborhood. Nicky loved it, but he paid a hefty price afterward in badly shredded paw pads. He hobbled around the house for nearly a week, and our call-of-the-wild days remained an unfulfilled dream. Until now, that is. With barely a word of encouragement, Nicky takes off down the trail at a full sprint, pulling me on the scooter behind him. Though he’s not accustomed to the full-body harness, which drags him
it’s done. Aiko quickly assumes the recognizable bounce of a seasoned sled dog, as the two take a leisurely paced lap around the park. Back at the truck, Haggett outlines some of the expenses of getting into dogpowered sports, which are nominal. A dog scooter, like the Diggler brand we’re using, starts at about $175; a proper sled harness runs about $15 to $25. Throw in a good tug line and a set of booties — for tender feet and/or running on pavement — and you’re ready to go. For those who want formal training in dog-powered sports, Haggett offers yearround, hourlong lessons in scootering, biking and carting, as well as skijoring and dogsled tours during the winter. Living up to its name, Peace Pups donates at least 10 percent of its profits to organizations that work for world peace. On the ride home, Nicky curls into a tight ball in the back of my Subaru, as dogtired as I’ve seen him in many months. That night, his snores weigh on the couch and his paws flap in his sleep, perhaps accompanying visions of leading the pack. Either that, or he’s dreaming of a fat chipmunk raiding my tomato plants. �
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A country farrier keeps horses on the right track
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ix-year-old Baby Tooey is docile as a lamb when Samuel “Randy” Snipes, Jr., lifts her foot, cradles it between his chaps and nails a horseshoe to her front hoof. It’s rare for a horse that’s STORY never been shoed to behave this well KEN around a farrier, or horseshoe blackPICARD smith, which is what Snipes is. But the part-Belgian, part-Morgan draft IMAGE horse lets Snipes carve deep into the JORDAN soles of her feet with nary a whinny, SILVERMAN fidget or snort of complaint. Good thing, too, because Baby Tooey tips the scale at more than 1300 pounds. The last thing a farrier needs is a horse with an attitude problem. Snipes, 49, is an accomplished farrier with a knack for working on skittish and temperamental charges. Admittedly, he’s on much surer footing with this one than with most — he’s been Tooey’s surrogate mother ever since her real mother died when she was 2 weeks old. Growing up, Tooey let Snipes trim her hooves at will, though she’s never worn horseshoes before. But this winter Snipes plans to put her to work spreading manure, pulling sleighs and skidding logs. For that kind of labor, she’ll need better hoof protection. It’s a muddy morning at the Red Osier Farm in Corinth, where Snipes and his fiancée, Alexis Smith, are readying the horses for a few hours of work. Snipes has been a farrier for the past 15 years. A 10th-generation Quaker from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he grew up around horses, but he never shoed one himself until he was an adult.
Farriers don’t need to be licensed in Vermont, but Snipes still attended a six-week school in Arizona to learn the trade. “It’s hard to imagine you can spend six weeks learning this,” he says. Equine enthusiasts often call their farrier if they notice something unusual about a horse, such as a limp, an abscess or an unnatural gait. Tooey’s had a tender foot lately, and has been walking funny. Today, Snipes discovers a deep pit in her rear hoof; it could cause her problems, including lameness, if left untreated. After scraping away the dirt clods caking Tooey’s foot, Snipes uses a short, hooked blade known as a hoof knife to shave the purple outer layer and reveal a clean, white surface. Next, he trims the edges of the hoof with a pair of nippers. “See, that’s kind of soft,” he says, pointing to a tender spot. “I can hit blood there real easily.” When the sole is flat and smooth, Snipes selects a horseshoe from a rack in the barn. Some farriers spend hours sizing horseshoes, but Snipes “eagle-eyes” it — he chooses one intuitively, then pounds it on an anvil to contour it by eye to the shape of the hoof. Next Snipes positions the shoe and drives about a half-dozen squareheaded nails through the sole and out the front of the hoof. (If he drove the nails straight down, they’d hit sensitive flesh.) Where the silver nail tips emerge from the hoof, Snipes hammers them sideways and files the excess to create a smooth, clean surface.
Like any good farrier, Snipes works quickly, partly because the more horses he shoes in a day, the more money he makes. But it’s also because a farrier’s job is back-breaking and sometimes dangerous, and he doesn’t want to spend more time under a horse than he has to. The profession has seen a few technological advances in recent years, such as lighter-weight shoes, adhesives to replace nails, and rubber boots that prevent horseshoes from damaging asphalt roads. But the fundamentals of the trade haven’t changed for centuries. The tools Snipes uses — hammer, nails, files, hoof knife and nippers — would be recognizable to an 18th-century farrier. Finding a farrier in Vermont can be tough, according to Snipes, because a lot of people own horses these days. Plus, the rigors of the job take their toll on anyone who’s been doing it for too long. “It’s not an easy job, that’s for sure,” Snipes says. To demonstrate, he asks me to lift the leg of his horse Jonah. The female chestnut draft horse is as rigid as a fencepost. I can’t budge her an inch. No surprise there; she weighs more than 1700 pounds. Besides sitting hunched over for much of his work day, a farrier faces various challenges. For one, there’s not much work during the winter, which means farriers have to find alternative forms of income — in Snipes’ case, as a logger. Perhaps because of his disarming way with living creatures, Snipes says his clients
often unload their troubles on him — especially women who don’t get off the farm much. As his fiancée puts it, “Sometimes it helps when the answering machine doesn’t work.” SEVEN DAYS: Why do you need to shoe horses? RANDY SNIPES: Protection, and also for traction. If you’ve got a woods horse, they need to have major traction shoes for the ice or mud. General riding horses, their feet hit rocks and stumps. They’ll get bruised up. Or, if they’re on a hard road, they’ll wear down. It’s protection from getting too worn down. Mostly what I work on are trail horses. SD: Are they the most common horses in Vermont? RS: Yeah, I think so. There are definitely guys who specialize in the big barns, where Hanoverians [jumping horses] are, but I mostly do backyard pleasure horses . . . I used to stay busy in the winter just doing draft horses, because of all the loggers around here. Not a lot, but enough to keep you busy. But it just got so hard on me that I stopped doing draft horses altogether. They’re so much harder. SD: Why does a horse throw a shoe? RS: If you leave the shoe on for too long, the hoof grows out, and the nail just loosens up and it flops off. SD: Do you shoe other animals besides horses?
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RS: They shoe oxen for pulling, but I don’t do that . . . I trimmed [the hooves of ] a cow one time, but that’s a whole other specialty. You have to have a machine, a rack to do it.
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SD: You grew up on a farm but didn’t become a farrier until years later. Why not? RS: When I was 18, I rode around with a farrier that my dad used down there, and it didn’t seem very appealing to me, riding around suburbia. Then I moved up here, got my own horses and had a really hard time getting a farrier to 4x10-UnitedWay092006 come out. You’d set up a date, then wait around and wait around and they would never 2x5-OpticalCenter111506.indd 1 show up. So one day I said I’d learn it myself. SD: What’s the hardest thing about your work? RS [pounding the shoe on an anvil]: Getting there on time [laughs]. Draft horses are the hardest. And trimming an unruly horse is really not fun. . . That might be the hardest thing about shoeing: trying to do a wacky horse and [deciding] whether or not to say, “Sorry, but I’m not doing this horse.” Keep the job or save your health. People think, “You’re a farrier; you should be able to trim any horse.” But if the horse isn’t going to let you do it, you can’t even hold a pony, because they’re so strong. SD: I suppose you’ve been kicked a few times. RS: I got kicked by a borrowed horse once. That was the only time. He got me right there [pointing to his right leg]. There was a farrier down the road who got kicked in the head. Killed him . . . I’ve had some crazy things happen. Not too long ago, I had this horse on cross ties, and I was picking up a hind foot and the horse decided to rear up, so he had his entire weight on me. And it just flattened me to the ground. I kind of ricocheted off the wall and the horse came down on me, reared up again and came down on my leg again before I could get out of there. Hurt for a while, but I didn’t break anything. SD: What’s the key to doing your job well? RS: Just gotta keep doing it. SD: Do you have to be fast? RS: Yeah. Some horses become impatient if you take too long. SD: Do you get a bad back after doing this job for a while? RS: Yeah, this is a really stupid job [laughs]. �
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loosened, sits onstage at a white, cubeshaped desk. Known only as “Man #1” and played by Ryan Ober, the character mutters to himself, chuckles at some private joke and generally acts like a party guest in his cups. Three more cube-shaped tables and a circular one dominate the otherwise bare stage. A door opens in the center of a whitewashed backdrop, blank save for a square drawn behind each cube. Designed by local artist Dostie, the stage’s cold, sterile ambience suggests a hybrid between an interrogation room and a game-show set. The action of The Next State fits that setting. Man #1 is joined by Man #2, played by Jason Cooley, and Woman #1, played by Tracey Girdich — two ordinarylooking characters who appear to have been plucked from average middle-class lives. For a while, the three act more or less indifferently toward one another, spurning interaction — even though no one seems to know why he or she is there. When Kim Jordan’s Woman #2 enters, the dynamics shift as she attempts to engage the others. Although her efforts are largely
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in vain, the more crowded the room becomes, the more determined Ober’s Man #1 becomes to figure out just what’s going on. So little happens in the room — and in this play — that every new entrance and exit, and every new scrap of information, carries dramatic weight. Early on, Man #1 reports having taken a trip to the bathroom and discovered another door — locked. This prompts a brief discussion of how many doors define the strange environment: the bathroom door, the locked door, the door leading out of the building and the door to the characters’ cell, if that’s what it is. In The Next State, this muted moment amounts to a plot turn. So does Woman #1’s remark that the streets have been closed off, and the later disclosure from Woman #3, played by Rebecca White, that the streets have disappeared. The most dramatic entrances and exits are those of the Pill Man, played by Joseph O. Grabon, who steps in periodically to administer pills to the occupants.
rhetorical pipeline that empties into a subtly implied chaotic abyss. Because we don’t get to see them enter this tunnel, we know nothing about who they are and whether their fates should arouse sympathy, outrage or even interest. This open-endedness is effective early in the play, piquing our curiosity. Midway through the production, however, when no answers have yet emerged, the play loses momentum. When Man #1 asks, “Do you know what’s going on here?� he may be echoing audience members’ thoughts about the play itself. The Next State’s disorienting effects are offset by a generally strong cast. Ober carries the heaviest burden in this cryptic tale. He’s like McMurphy from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, the madman who incites the others to rebel — except that his only leadership quality is a persistent booze-addled crankiness. Ober plays the part skillfully. He spares us the tedium of a too-campy stage drunk — the only thing more tedious than a real drunk — and channels his semi-inebriation into
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The absurdity of The Next State smacks of allegory, a suspicion further fueled by the title. Is it a reference to our political culture? A dig at New Hampshire? Some characters take their meds willingly, even eagerly. Man #1 shows displeasure with the procedure, but he goes along. While it’s unclear whether the characters will suffer consequences if they refuse the pill, they seem to agree that they are not at liberty to resist their circumstances. They question those circumstances, though, and the questions coalesce into the play’s central conflict. The absurdity of The Next State smacks of allegory, a suspicion further fueled by the title. Is it a reference to our political culture? A warning about society’s penchant for pill-sized solutions to certain mental “states�? A dig at New Hampshire? Making such connections between the fictional world of the play and its possible real-world referents is an interpretive act, one better left to audiences than undertaken by reviewers. But even if the intended symbolic meaning of the play isn’t explicit on stage, it offers parallels to other literary works that are hard to miss. They range from Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial to Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot to the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. (Jarvis directed a local stage adaptation of the film in 2005.) All these works feature characters removed, in one way or another, from their natural habitats and confronted with the question of what they should do next. But those other works all offer an explanation, however oblique, of how the characters got into their predicament or what fate may befall them if they don’t take appropriate action. This isn’t true of The Next State, where we encounter the characters already stuck in the middle of a
comical moments. His is the voice that rails most loudly for answers, creating amusing contrasts with the other characters, who display their own notable quirks. Cooley’s Man #2 starts out taciturn to the point of muteness, but when he speaks, it’s often to contribute something darkly humorous to the conversation. His pantomimed story involving a drinking fountain, masturbation and convulsive retching is one of the play’s most memorable moments. Jordan’s Woman #2 is a paragon of politeness in a world where the rules of civilized conduct may no longer apply. She draws laughs for the seamlessness of her refined persona, complete with Shakespeare references and Junior League tea-party comportment. Girdich’s and White’s characters are less prone to oddball behavior, although Woman #1 cuts through some of the nonsense around her with a palpable edge. The relative diversity of the cast adds a degree of poignancy to The Next State, implying that the situation the characters face is one that could befall anyone. That the cause and effect of this situation remain so ambiguous makes the play ultimately a set of questions. Our search for a logical explanation of what’s happening onstage yields to reflection on the illogic all around us, inspired by what we’re seeing. As a character answers when asked how he arrived at the room, “It’s where the signs led.â€? So, somewhere between this state — of being, of mind — and The Next State hovers the question of why we read the signs the way we do. ďż˝
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bubbly exhibition of paintings, drawings and hot-air-balloon lanterns by Graham Keegan enlivens the office of the South End Arts and Business Association on Burlington’s Flynn EXHIBIT Avenue for the remainder of the year. Graham SEABA is best known for its annual, Keegan, paintings and instal- and monumental, South End Art Hop. lation. SEABA But that’s not the only time the organiOffice, 180 zation shows artwork. Its administrative Flynn Ave., office includes a modest gallery, Burlington. enabling SEABA to present high-quality Through December. solo and group exhibitions throughout the year. Burlington artist Graham ARTWORK Keegan’s zestfully buoyant show is a “Freckles” by nice way to round out 2006. Graham Keegan Keegan’s lantern installation is a playful collection of two-dozen or so PHOTO balloons ranging from around 8 to 25 Marc inches in diameter. Some are spherical, Awodey others ovoid, and all dangle peacefully from the high ceiling of the converted industrial office, like a mini Vermont Balloon Festival on a calm summer evening. These lanterns don’t attempt to mimic aircraft, however. Small candles inside the aluminum gondolas are strictly for illumination, not elevation. Keegan’s colors are muted — just pale pink, orange and beige. That limited range of hues is a hallmark of Keegan’s paintings as well.
Most of the canvasses, such as the 3-by3-foot mixed-media abstractions “Sublimate” and “Bridge,” are layered over dark red, thinly washed underpaintings. Keegan then robustly applies salmon-pink and olive-green brush strokes, along with patches of those colors, and weaves frothy white circles into the agitated mist. Keegan’s last step is to draw black outlines that accentuate and elevate selected passages. In “Bridge” the lines seem like they have been rendered with fat marker; in “Sublimate,” they look more like textural black Craypas. Keegan’s chaotic mark making suggests a fascination with clutter. “Study for Clouds” was hung before any clutter was applied. The bright orange 3-by-3-foot oil, monochromatic yet rich with variations of intensity, is mostly a study of structure. While its minimalism harkens back to color-field painters, Keegan’s non-dogmatic approach to form allows for figurative subject matter. Gear-toothed shapes, paint drips and broad, undulating lines let the painting be perfectly well realized without frills. Such subtle simplification, rare in contemporary painting, might be an excellent avenue for Keegan’s further exploration.
On the other hand, he appears to have other concerns. “Main Street in October/ Even Here, Your Ghost w/Meryl Lebowitz” springs graffiti-style desecration onto a 4-by-12-foot triptych. The initial image was a streetlightilluminated sidewalk — probably the Flynn Center block in Burlington — by well known Vermont artist Meryl Lebowitz, Keegan’s mother. The left section of the canvas is untouched. Added
creates space by varying weights of line as he sees fit, without assuming a strictly academic approach to rendering the ankle and foot. The 8-by-9-inch pencil drawing features a deep-space picture plane, and there’s real heft to the form. Crisp, rhythmic drawing techniques also work beautifully in Keegan’s mixedmedia, nonobjective abstraction “Freckles.” Brimming with his signature effervescence, the 12-by-18-inch piece
Graham Keegan’s zestfully buoyant show is a nice way to round out 2006. swirls, circles and lines of stark-white, Keith Haring-influenced brush strokes creep into the middle canvas. Keegan’s paint dominates the right panel — and thus the entire triptych. This exercise indicates pop-culture roots. What does the act of negation say about Keegan’s relationship with his mom? Who knows? Drawings are among his strongest works here. Drawing is ultimately about seeing, and “Study for Foot” reflects solid anatomical observation. Keegan
varies values with layered outlines of red marker dashed over silvery graphite. Incidental embellishments, such as dots and cartoonish lines, are drawn with spontaneity and apparent joy. Keegan’s limited palette of a few trendy designer colors runs the risk of wearing thin fairly quickly, and his bubbles may well go flat over time. But he’s a strong artist who will probably not be content in a comfortable rut. His art is surely destined to keep rising toward higher ground. m
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OPENINGS KERRY O. FURLANI: Slate sculptures. Brick Box, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 775-0570. Reception November 17, 6-9 p.m. Through December 30. ‘STUDIO SHOW’: Works by members of Burlington City Arts' photography, clay and printmaking studios. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 8657166. Reception November 17, 5 p.m. Artists' talk November 18, 2 p.m. Through December 17. LORALEH HARRIS: Artisan-crafted natural-fiber clothing. 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, 373-5150. Open studio November 18, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Afterwards, Thursdays or by appointment through December 16.
TALKS/EVENTS >> 42A PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitions are written by Pamela Polston; spotlights written by Marc Awodey. Listings are restricted to exhibits in truly public places; exceptions may be made at the discretion of the editor. Submit art exhibitions at www.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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STEADY STREAM Prints and paintings by the popular Burlington artist Katharine Montstream fill the Art’s Alive Gallery at Union Station this month. Montstream’s studio, a veritable factory for beautiful pictures, is adjacent to the gallery. The prolific artist keeps regular public hours, so be sure check out where
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In a welcome departure from her usual doggie subjects, Burlington artist Polly Thompson presents new floral still lifes among the paintings in her current exhibit, “Felines/Canines/Fragrants,� at Shelburne’s Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery this month. Cats and pups also appear, but the “fragrants� noted in the show’s title do not refer to litter boxes and dog runs. Pictured: “Abbeville Red Iris.�
UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. November 16, 7 p.m. BURLINGTON ARTIST MEET-UP: Get plugged into the local art scene at this monthly gathering. Studio STK, 64 North St., Burlington, 264-4839. November 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. SLIDE LECTURE ON ANCIENT MUSIC: Hunter College professor emeritus of physics Bo Lawergren presents "Bull Lyres, Arched Harps and Silver Pipes: Music of the Sumerians and Their Neighbors, circa 2500 B.C.E.," in conjunction with a current exhibit. Middlebury College Museum of Art, Room 221, 443-5007. November 16, 4:30 p.m. THE FUTURE OF THE WOOD: With the fate of the Vermont College campus in question, the public is invited to discuss how, and where, the gallery can best serve Vermonters. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. November 16, 7 p.m. SCULPTOR’S BIRTHDAY DINNER: A celebration of 20th-century sculptor/ designer Isamu Noguchi, with Japanese-inspired meal and presentation on his life. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, West Rutland, 4382097. November 16, 6 p.m. $25. Reservations. MILTON ARTISTS’ HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE: Paintings, prints, drawings, photography, sculpture and more, including the Milton Palettes of Vermont exhibition. Milton Grange, Rt. 7, 893-7860. November 18, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
ONGOING :: burlington area JENNIFER PIERSTORFF: "The Pharmaceutical Culture: Access to Medicine," still-life paintings by the pharmacy technician that address lack of health insurance and pharmaceutical industry profits. Allen House Multicultural Art Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 233-0040. Through November.
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:: champlain valley JEFF SCHNEIDERMAN & SARAH RUSSELL: "I & Thou: Conversations with the Landscape," photographs and pottery, respectively, inspired by the natural world. Art on Main, Bristol, 453-4032. Through November 19. MAXINE DAVIS: "Ablaze with Color," paintings. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, 877-2211. Through November. SCOTT BRIGHTWELL: "Gestures of Porto," black-and-white photography from a sojourn to Portugal. Bar
Antidote, Vergennes, 865-7166. Through November 20. ‘ART NOW: DAWN CLEMENTS’: An installation by the New York artist, created in brush-and-ink, is based on the 1952 noir film Sudden Fear and fills the entire Overbrook Gallery; and ‘TREASURES FROM THE ROYAL TOMBS OF UR’: Nearly 200 artifacts from the ancient Sumerian culture. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5007. Through December 10.
:: central SABRA FIELD: RECENT WORK: Prints by the renowned Vermont artist include the 12-panel "Pandora Suite," about the human condition and inspired by Greek myth (a percentage of sales donated to the humanitarian organization CIVIC); and ELAINE FRANZ WITTEN: "Form and Motion in Bronze," 17 sculptures. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 21. ‘CELEBRATE’: Artworks in all media by members of SPA on all three floors. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069. November 21 - December 30. KARI MEYER: Recent acrylic landscape paintings. The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 2724763. Through November. IRINA MARKOVA: "Little Folk," clay figure works by the gallery member. Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield, 454-0141. Through December 1. DON LAHUE: Photographs with a unique take on automotive and nature themes. Vermont Chocolatiers, Northfield, 485-7770. Through November 25. ‘PROFFERING THE PRAISEWORTHY PRESENT’: A seasonal gift show featuring the gallery's roster of artists. Cooler Gallery & Shop, White River Junction, 295-8008. Through January 13. JESS AHEE: "With Child," pastel images. The Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 229-1453. Through November. ‘MOMENTA II’: A juried exhibition of prints created within the last year by artists from New Hampshire and Vermont. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 2955901. Through November 26. ‘SEEING EYE TO EYE’: Photographs by students of the International Youth Exchange over the past 35 years on six continents. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 728-4612. Through November 19. MICHAEL VON LOEBENSTEIIN: Collages and digital prints. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College, 468-1266. Through November 21. LINDA HOGAN: "City Halls" photographs. Statehouse Cafeteria, Montpelier, 828-0749. Through November. GERARD W. RINALDI: "VT Fugue: Hoops, Tracks & Traces," new photodrawings. Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, 5th Floor, Montpelier. Through November.
:: northern SHAWN DUMONT & ELISE PECOR: BFA Thesis exhibitions in mixed media. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College, 635-1469. Through November 18. CHRISTINA SMITH & JEN CARUSONE: Works in colored pencil and oil on canvas, respectively. The Alley Coffee House, Milton, 893-1571. Through November. PETER A. MILLER: Plein-air works by the impressionistic painter. Westford Public Library, 878-5639. Through December 15. JANE ASHLEY: Oil paintings of landscapes in Vermont and beyond. Vermont Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, 2539653. Through November. GRACE PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBIT: Works by 11 artists "grace" the walls: Stanley Marcile, Robert Gove, Emile Arsenault, Dorothy Bupp, Curtis Tatro, Huddee Herrick, Mary Paquette, Gayleen Aiken, Dot Kibbee,
Kathryn Sheperd and Richie Delisle. GRACE Gallery, Old Firehouse, Hardwick, 472-6857. Through November 22. DON WILKINSON: "Blurring the Distinction," acrylic paintings that impose contemporary images on classic works. Heroes Kingdom, St. Albans, 524-9230. Through November. GEORGE PETERSON: Turned and shaped wood bowls and sculpture by the North Carolina artisan. Stowe Craft & Design, 253-7677. Through December 1. ‘THE ATMOSPHERE HERE’: Paintings by Adrien "Yellow" Patenaude and Heather L. Bushey; photography by Dana Armstrong; and sculpture by Erich Adie. The Painted Caravan Gallery, Johnson, 635-1700. Through November 18. STAPLETON KEARNS: "Fall in Vermont," oil paintings. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, 253-1818. Through November. ‘ENTRE AMIS’: A survey of Canadian art including Inuit sculpture, landscape paintings and contemporary photographs; and RETT STURMAN & FRIENDS: Oil paintings, concluding the gallery's 25th anniversary "Then and Now" series. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through November 18. ‘LAND AND LIGHT’: An annual invitational group exhibit of works in multiple media by regional artists, West Gallery, through December 17; and ‘SMALL PICTURE EXHIBITION‘: The 10th annual group exhibit of diminutive works by members, through November 19. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100.
:: southern NOVEMBER SOLO EXHIBITIONS: Seven regional artists in multiple media as well as members of the Vermont Watercolor Society show their works. Yester House Gallery, Southern Vermont Art Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through December 5.
:: regional JOSH WILLIAMS: A collection of 25 large-format images from the Iraq war and Hurricane Katrina series by this photojournalist and 2002 grad. Feinberg Library, SUNY Plattsburgh, 518-564-2474. Through January 7. ‘GIRODET, ROMANTIC REBEL’: From the Louvre collection, a retrospective comprising nearly 130 monumental paintings by the French painter (1767-1824), as well as some works on paper, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, 514-790-1245 (U.S. tickets 1800-678-5440). Through January 21. SERGE HAMBOURG: "Protest in Paris 1968," photographs for a Parisian weekly during the 1960s-'70s, through November 19; and ‘FROM DISCOVERY TO DARTMOUTH: THE ASSYRIAN RELIEFS’: An installation about the ancient Iraqi reliefs and other Near Eastern works from the permanent collection, through March 11. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-6462426.
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Back-to-School Blues You could say many things about the new Rockstar game “Bully.” But describing it as “‘The Sims’ with wedgies” seems about right. While most of us were happy to get out of high school in one piece, Rockstar thought it would be a blast to relive the days of Indian burns and chemistry exams. Critics feared the game would provide a road map for school violence, but Rockstar just wanted to provide an open-ended simulator filled with jocks, preppies, auto-shop toughs, nerds and, of course, bullies. No, this wasn’t going to be a happy-golucky, interactive “Grease.” Then again, it wasn’t going to be a dreary “Basketball Diaries,” either. At Bullworth Academy, players take on the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old pugilist who has no particular reason to take any push without returning a shove. And since you’ve been dumped into this private-school compound for the next year, your days and nights play like an episode of “Oz,” if the writers for National Lampoon had gotten a hold of the script and rewritten the lead for John Belushi. So, along with the brutality and unpleasant violence of bigger kids lording over smaller kids, you get satire, slapstick and a little sophomoric humor thrown in for good measure. What is missing, oddly enough, is the interesting transgressive behavior that put Rockstar on the cultural map. Gone is the “Grand Theft Auto” larceny and excessive vice. Sure, you can rumble with other playground troublemakers. But there’s no blood involved. Yes, you might enter a fray by the auto shop with a baseball bat. But you’re more likely to do your fighting with stink bombs and itching powder. Once you’ve gotten past the idea that Rockstar sanitized its iconic style of game play into a wry, after-
school special, you can begin to appreciate just how weird this game really is. In an industry filled with space monsters, Nazis and the living dead, it’s funny to think
Who’s It For: Fans of the “Grand Theft Auto” series will recognize the Rockstar blueprint. Kinder and gentler than its previous games, “Bully” carries plenty of smarts and provides polished play that will keep you skipping virtual classes for hours.
SUDOKU By Linda Thistle
“Bully” $39.99 PlayStation 2 T for Teen
Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers one to nine. that skateboarding, racing to get to class, learning fighting moves from the hobo who lives behind the school, harassing townies, and running a protection racket for nerds can hold a gamer’s attention. Even when you sneak into the girls’ dorm in search of new missions, you are reminded that Animal House offered more salacious thrills than you get here. In a way, “Bully” succeeds because it offers a toned-down game in which you can’t be too bad, and a heroic deed is as simple as retrieving a classmate’s homework from some bully.
If You Like This, Try That: When you’re done with school, graduate to the Rockstar masterpiece, “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.” Sure, you can do a lot of unpleasant things in this game. But you can also fly around a simulated Hollywood with a jetpack. “San Andreas” stands as one of the biggest, most enjoyable games of recent memory. Best Part: Riffing off a well-known feature in “Grand Theft Auto” involving ladies of the night, the protagonist of “Bully” earns a 25percent health boost whenever he smooches a girl.
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48A | november 15-22, 2006 | SEVEN DAYS
theborowitzreport DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS AGREE TO TAKE TWO YEARS OFF
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n a landmark agreement that has raised hopes for bipartisan cooperation in the new Congress, Democrats and Republicans today agreed to take the next two years off. After a bruising battle this fall in which both parties exchanged vicious charges and counter-charges, few observers expected such bitter enemies to find common ground in something as basic as their desire not to work. But at a ceremony in the Capitol building this morning, incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and outgoing Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) stood side by side, vowing to dedicate the next two years to recovering from a grueling midterm election campaign. “The American people did not send us to Washington to see us fight with each other,” Rep. Pelosi said. “And so, we’re getting out of here and going on vacation.” Rep. Hastert agreed with Speaker Pelosi’s assessment, adding, “It would be great if we could work together, but not working at all is the next best thing.”
Across Capitol Hill, politicians on both sides of the aisle hailed the news of the two-year hiatus, with many congressmen noting that the decision
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will give them an early jump on making travel reservations. “Two years from now, we will be tanned, rested and ready,” said Rep. Hastert. “Then we can roll up our sleeves and do what the American people elected us to do: make negative ads for 2008.” Elsewhere, with the USS Intrepid mired in mud and unable to budge, officials were considering a variety of options, including renaming it the USS George W. Bush.
Award-winning humorist, television personality and film actor Andy Borowitz is author of the new book The Republican Playbook. To find out more about Andy Borowitz and read his past columns, visit www.borowitzreport.com.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Recently uncovered CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pay close
evidence (http://tinyurl.com/gz865) seems to confirm the argument that Christopher Columbus was a cruel, stupid tyrant who paved the way for the genocide of Native Americans. But that’s not the part of his story I want to bring to your attention right now, Aries. Rather, I’d like you to meditate on the wisdom of the bumper sticker I just saw: “Columbus did not know where he was going. When he got back, he didn’t know where he had been. But he had a great adventure. And he did it all on borrowed money. There’s hope for all of us.� Given your current astrological omens, there’s substantial hope for you to pull off a feat comparable to the one the bumper sticker describes.
TAURUS
(April 20-May 20): “Dear Love Doctor: Please send a divine slap upside the head to the clueless guy I’m in a half-assed relationship with. He’s GOT to wake up to the fact that it’s high time to let someone, namely me, shower him with love. I mean, all the magic’s in place. With just a flick of his attitude, he could materialize me whipping up gourmet Cajun cuisine in his new kitchen — not to mention spicing up every other room in his house. Love Doctor, please cast a spell to get him in alignment with cosmic necessity. — Overripe Taurus.� Dear Overripe: I appreciate the ability you Bulls have right now to envision the best and brightest possibilities for your relationships. However, it’s crucial that you give everyone the freedom to bumble along, even if it means that for now they’ll be out of sync with the wonders you can imagine.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The last few drops
remaining in your chalice will soon evaporate. Your luxurious indoor swimming pool (you know, the one in your fantasies) has barely enough water left in it to give a water bug traction. And you haven’t reached out your arms and cupped your hands in a gesture of feisty anticipation for far too long. So what are you going to do about it all, Gemini? Here’s what I suggest: FILL ’ER UP! (P.S. The gas tank of the flying car you sometimes take for a spin in your dreams is also on empty.)
attention to how your immediate past impacts the present. Just as the food you ate in the previous two days plays a large role in determining your physical energy today, your current mood has been shaped by the psychic environment you’ve been creating for yourself recently. Here’s the really cool thing: You always have a choice. You can decide to fuel yourself with unhealthy food, mediocre fantasies, and petty emotions, or you can scrupulously insist on high-class, first-rate stuff that will make you feel good.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his book Thumbsucker,
Walter Kirn explores the tension between security and passion. We all yearn to feel safe, he says, and yet we also need to express our native wildness, which is crucial in giving us a visceral sense of being ourselves. If we put too much emphasis on being careful, we squelch our primal urge for unpredictability and lose touch with our need to play. According to my analysis of the omens, Leo, you’re at the end of a phase when caution and selfpreservation have made sense. Don’t wait too much longer before you put your ass on the line in search of too much fun.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Delaware
Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania has an outhouse that cost $333,000 to build. It’s a two-hole beauty with a roof constructed from slate mined in Vermont, porch railings built out of Indiana limestone, and an indestructible cobblestone foundation. This is your symbol of power for the coming week, Virgo. May it inspire you to devote elegant, sumptuous attention to one of your most basic needs.
LIbRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The film The Englishman Who Went Up the Hill But Came Down a Mountain is set in Wales in 1917. Two English cartographers arrive in a small town to evaluate whether the local peak is really high enough to be officially defined as a mountain. To the villagers’
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consternation, their beloved landmark is found to be less than the regulation 1000 feet — a mere hill — and that prompts them to take action. With painstaking determination, they haul buckets of dirt from their gardens all the way to the top, hoping to raise it high enough to exceed the standard. This scenario is comparable to a challenge I hope you’ll take on, Libra. Please do whatever’s necessary to ensure your hill is actually a mountain.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You were
standing in the doorway with your crooked smile as big and wild as the morning light. I was spellbound — lost all memory of who I’d been before that moment. You were as shockingly real as the perfect giant spider web stretched across my front porch when I left my house today. Did I hallucinate what you said as you murmured into your cell phone? Or did you really say, “I’m looking for someone who’ll teach me how to live forever as we make love with exploding hearts�? That was too sweet and fierce to bear. So here’s my loving complaint, which is also my bragging promise: I want you so much I want to be you. I adore you with such painful lucidity that I think I could learn how to find you in every bird’s cry, every cloud’s flow, every changing face.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A storm has been stirring up your inner world. Tune into it now. Feel its blustering squall. Bow down to its pummeling howl. Let your awe and amazement rise as you contemplate how much power it has had to disturb you. Feel gratitude for all the ways it has forced you to become tougher and cagier. Now imagine that the storm is beginning to dissipate. Sense it slowly but surely losing its force, spending its last fury. Soon it will have evolved into a misty drizzle. Tomorrow morning, I bet you will awaken filled with the relaxed clarity that comes after having great sex.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “It was so much easier when I was cruel,� mourns Elvis Costello in his song “When I Was Cruel.� Writing about the aching protectiveness she feels toward her precious son Sam in her book Operating Instructions, Anne Lamott expresses a related gripe: “I feel that he has completely ruined my life, because I just didn’t used to care all that much.� A similar predicament may soon visit you, Capricorn. Thanks to several close encounters with other people’s pain, you may swell up with compassion and empathy. Will you get soft and weak like Costello and Lamott? According to my reading of the omens, you won’t. On the contrary, I think you’ll become stronger and smarter.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Goose bumps and burning sensations coursed through me as I meditated on your upcoming adventures. From what I can tell, your rambles will be both spooky and fulfilling. They’ll knock you on your ass and lift your spirits, sometimes at the same time. They’ll give you almost more blessings than you can handle, even as they invite you to take on responsibilities that will give you the chance to be a hero. Are you ready to have your certainties challenged in the most useful ways possible?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A cat doesn’t
usually catch a mouse on its first pounce. On average, the kill takes three pounces. I hope this fun fact inspires you to avoid the temptation to prematurely retire from your hunt. It’s true that the treasure you’re pursuing has eluded you beyond the time you thought you would have gotten it. It’s also true that the frustration you’re feeling threatens to dilute the intense concentration you need to complete the quest. But now that you’ve read my exhortation, maybe you’ll see that you’re closer to capturing the prize than you realize; maybe you’ll marshal your energy and prime yourself to pounce as many more times as it’ll take.
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BY RICK KISONAK
PREVIEWS
Stranger Than Fiction HHHH
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WILL POWER Ferrell fine-tunes his technique and delivers one of the year’s most sublime performances.
uspending disbelief has seldom paid more satisfying dividends than it does in the case of Marc Forster’s new movie. The director of Monster’s Ball and Finding Neverland has shifted gears once again to conjure a metaphysical fairy tale that’s as touching and funny as it is utterly preposterous. Stranger Than Fiction is the latest addition to that everexpanding cinematic subgenre, the Charlie Kaufmanesque comedy. Half the young screenwriters these days apparently have been inspired by the writer of Being John Malkovich, Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Their attempts to write like him have resulted in films that range in success from better-than-you-might-expect (Click) to nowherenear-as-good-as-you-heard (The Science of Sleep). First-time screenwriter Zach Helm has written what is perhaps the best of the high-concept bunch thus far. Like Kaufman’s Adaptation, it concerns both a writer and the process of writing. Will Ferrell gives one of the year’s most sublime performances in the role of Harold Crick, an IRS auditor who begins experiencing auditory hallucinations. At least, that’s what a shrink (Linda Hunt) tells him they are. Brushing his teeth the same obsessive-compulsive way he’s brushed them on thousands of other ordinary days, he suddenly hears a strange, female, British-accented voice narrating his actions. This narration continues as he goes about his day. Since no one else hears the voice, he makes the logical assumption that the problem might be psychological. “Schizophrenia,” diagnoses Hunt. “No,” Harold insists. “The voice isn’t telling me to do anything. It’s telling me about what I’ve already done, accurately and with a better vocabulary.” He winds up discussing his predicament with a literature professor played by Dustin Hoffman, who gives the impression he’s having more fun here than he’s had on film in a good long while. As it turns out, Hoffman happens to be an authority on a reclusive female British writer by the name of Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson). The good news: Harold isn’t crazy. He’s the main character in Eiffel’s long-awaited new novel. The not-so-good news: She’s famous for killing off her characters in the final chapters of her books. Once that’s been established, there’s not a lot more Hoffman can offer Ferrell other than advice. He encourages him to make the most of the time he has left, to live the life he’s always wanted to live. For Harold Crick, that means many things: not counting the strokes when he brushes his
teeth; not wearing a necktie every day; learning to play the guitar as he’s dreamed of doing since he was a boy. More than anything, though, it means telling the tattooed, tax-evading shopkeeper he’s in the middle of auditing that he’d like to itemize her deductions in the worst way. Maggie Gyllenhaal is wonderful as Ana Pascal, the proprietor of a bakeshop. She’s crossed paths with Ferrell’s character by refusing to pay the percentage of her tax bill tied to military spending. At first she’s unwelcoming, to say the least. But her true nature soon gets the better of her, and after Harold has spent a very long day sorting through records she’s deliberately jumbled just to bug him, she does the last thing he expects: bakes him cookies. It’s an improbably moving scene. Crick initially declines the snack. He doesn’t like cookies. His mother never made them, he explains. But Ana persists. So he dips one in milk, savors it and has the closest thing to a religious experience I think I’ve seen outside a Biblical epic. It’s a superbly acted, brilliantly written moment. The film has a number of them. For example, when Harold finally works up the nerve to reveal his feelings for the confectioner, he brings her flours: a neatly arranged, color-coded assortment of little bags, each filled with a different kind of flour. Of course, once the two have gotten together, Harold Crick is a happier, more fulfilled man. But he is also still a dead man. Unless, of course, he can somehow track down Karen Eiffel and persuade her to rethink her book’s ending before she finishes it. It must be said that the picture’s meta-device is not its strong point. Don’t get me wrong; Thompson brings the blocked author vividly, quirkily to life. However, the logistics of the conceit are never addressed, much less addressed convincingly. Did Harold have a boyhood long before Eiffel thought of writing him into a story? Do her other characters walk around hearing voices, too? What would happen if she wrote that the sun didn’t come up one morning? Her godlike hold on Ferrell’s character is merely a gimmick to imbue the script with a magical quality, and the irony is that it’s not even necessary. The story of Harold and Ana would have been every bit as enchanting without it. So forget the Kaufmanesque monkey business. This is a love story. Ferrell recalibrates his technique completely and ingeniously to create one of the most unlikely romantic heroes you’ll ever encounter on screen. It’s the rarest of movies that fails in its central concept but triumphs on virtually every other front. This is the case with Stranger Than Fiction. And that’s a fact. m
AFTER DARK HORRORFEST: The Roxy hosts a weekend of horror with this special minifest entitled “8 Films to Die For.” Features include such never-before-seen thrill-athons as The Gravedancers, Reincarnation, Dark Ride, Wicked Little Things and Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror. CASINO ROYALE: Director Martin Campbell hits the restart button on the franchise, and returns the world’s most famous spy to his roots as a raw recruit on the M16 team. Daniel Craig makes his debut in the role. Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright and Eva Green costar. (144 min, PG-13) DEJA VU: Denzel Washington plays an ATF agent guided through a crime investigation by mysterious messages from the past in this supernatural-action adventure from Crimson Tide director Tony Scott. With Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer and Bruce Greenwood. (PG-13) FAST FOOD NATION: Richard (Waking Life) Linklater combines forces with Eric Schlosser, author of The New York Times bestseller, to turn the nonfiction work into a dramatic feature focused on the lives behind the book’s facts and figures. Starring Ethan Hawke, Luis Guzman, Greg Kinnear and Kris Kristofferson. (106 min, R) HAPPY FEET: After Mad Max, The Road Warrior and Thunderdome, the obvious next step for director George Miller: an animated, allpenguin musical, of course. Elijah Wood, Robin Williams and Nicole Kidman lend their voices to the story of a misfit bird who learns to embrace the qualities that make him different. (108 min, PG) LET'S GO TO PRISON: Dax Shepard, Will Arnett and Dylan Baker star in this comedy, which plays off every jailhouse joke ever made. Bob Odenkirk directs. (84 min, R)
SHORTS A GOOD YEARHH1/2 Russell Crowe reteams with Gladiator-director Ridley Scott for this adaptation of the Peter Mayle bestseller about a no-nonsense investment banker who learns that life shouldn’t be all business when he inherits a small vineyard in Provence. With Marion Cotillard and Albert Finney. (118 min, PG-13) BABELHHH1/2 From 21 Grams-director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu comes this meditation on the invisible connections between people and the way a tragedy can ripple from one side of the world to the other. Starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Elle Fanning, Gael Garcia Bernal and Koji Yakusho. (142 min, R) BORATHHH Brit wit Sacha Baron Cohen brings one of his characters from HBO’s “Da Ali G Show” to the big screen. Kazakhi journalist Borat Sagdiyev crosses the U.S. making a documentary and exposing prejudices and hypocrisies along the way. Pamela Anderson costars. Larry Charles directs. (82 min, R) EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHHH Greg Coolidge directs this comedy about life behind the scenes in a bulk-discount retail outlet. Starring Jessica Simpson, Dane Cook, Andy Dick and Dax Shepard. (103 min, PG-13) FLAGS OF OUR FATHERSHHHH Based on the best-selling book by James Bradley and Castleton resident Ron Powers, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar contender chronicles the battle of Iwo Jima, the most iconic photograph of WWII and the fates of some of the young soldiers who fought it. Featuring Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, Paul Walker and Barry Pepper. (132 min, R) FLICKAHHH Michael Mayer brings us this bigscreen update based on the Mary O’Hara classic My Friend Flicka, the story of a 16-year-old girl and her horse. Starring Alison Lohman, Maria Bello and Tim McGraw. (86 min, PG)
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H = refund, please HH = could’ve been worse, but not a lot HHH = has its moments; so-so HHHH = smarter than the average bear HHHHH = as good as it gets Ratings assigned to movies not reviewed by Rick Kisonak are courtesy of Metacritic.com, which averages scores given by the country’s most widely read reviewers (Rick included).
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BY SUSAN GREEN
SHORT TAKES ON THE REEL WORLD
Won in Translation?
This supposedly would be the first U.S.-Korean co-production ever. NORA JACOBSON
“I optioned an essay by a friend of mine from grade school,” Jacobson explains. The married woman adopted two South Korean children, then, while later traveling there almost a decade later to research a book about birth mothers, fell in love with a painter. “I’ve been working on the script for a year,” Jacobson says, “but felt I had to go myself to understand the culture.” Coincidentally, Jacobson met a Korean painter who invited her on a platonic journey to some Buddhist temples in the mountains. During her
monthlong sojourn, she also talked with adoption officials, members of the arts community and potential co-producers from the Asian nation’s thriving film industry. “This supposedly would be the first U.S.-Korean co-production ever,” notes Jacobson, whose budget has been bolstered by a grant from the LEF Foundation in Massachusetts. “We hope to begin shooting as soon as next April or October, to avoid the rainy season and yellow-dust season,” a time of year when sand wafts in from China’s Gobi Desert. Jacobson’s closest encounter with Korean political realities came during a group tour of the world’s most heavily armed border: the DMZ that separates North and South. “Our guide, an American soldier, was getting his cues from some John Wayne movie,” she suggests. “He threatened to smash our cameras if any of us took pictures.” Lots of women turned in great performances in 2006, but Catherine O’Hara really deserves an Academy Award. In Christopher Guest’s For Your Consideration, the Canadian comedienne plays Marilyn Hack, a veteran actress tormented by Oscar buzz. The delicious satire, which premiered two months ago at the Toronto International Film Festival, opens on November 22 at the Roxy in Burlington. Co-written by Guest and Eugene Levy, Consideration chronicles how Hollywood’s fickle fame machine
upends the marginally talented cast of a B-movie called Home for Purim, a fictitious melodrama about Jews in 1940s Georgia. Their dialogue includes Yiddish spoken with a Southern drawl by goyim who can’t quite wrap their mouths around l’chaim. The plot centers on a family reunion, as two grown kids return for a traditional holiday feast. Marilyn portrays Mom, who is dying from one of those generic coughing diseases so popular on the big screen. After three unheralded decades in the business, Marilyn catches highly contagious Oscarmania when an Internet source suggests she’s a likely contender in the annual Tinsel Town sweepstakes. Both Victor (Harry Shearer) and Callie (Parker Posey) — appearing as her husband and daughter in Purim — are soon suffering from the same glorification malady. The only exception is Brian (Christopher Moynihan), whose role as the meshugah clan’s son has been ignored by the rumor mill. If many of these real-life names sound familiar, it’s because Guest has
rehired the gang from his previous comedies: Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind. Also look for Fred Willard and Jane Lynch as mindlessly superficial hosts of the makebelieve TV show “Entertainment Now,” and Michael McKean and Bob Balaban as the writing team responsible for the godawful Purim script. The idea behind Consideration reportedly was sparked by Levy’s own battle with Oscar fever after rave reviews for his gig as a depressed folksinger in A Mighty Wind. Here, he’s on tap as a lowrent agent. Like everyone else in the film, an indie studio mogul is willing to compromise artistic vision, especially when seduced by the mirage of a gold statuette. This character comes courtesy of Ricky Gervais (“The Office”), a pitchperfect new member of the Guest ensemble. They’re all reliably wonderful, butnone more so than Catherine O’Hara. She deserves a genuine mazel tov moment in real life, at the 2007 awards ceremony. m
“Flick Chick” is a weekly column that can also be read on www.sevendaysvt.com. To reach Susan Green, email flickchick@sevendaysvt.com.
fickle fannie BY DAVID DIEFENDORF
READ THIS FIRST: This week, as always, the things Fannie likes (shown in CAPITAL letters) all follow a secret rule. Can you figure out what it is? NOTE: Fickle Fannie likes words. But each week she likes something different about them — how they’re spelled, how they sound, how they look, what they mean, or what’s inside them.
It seems a presidential GAFFE no longer raises many eyebrows. Whether it’s a hurricane or TYPHOON depends on the hemisphere. In War of the Worlds I, each alien spaceship looked like a COBRA. Acetone dissolves fingernail ENAMEL and ups gasoline mileage. A Persian prince once told Elvis that MALIK means king in Arabic. It was not the Emancipation Proclamation that FREED the slaves. They use a horse-drawn HERDIC to cart folks around the Intervale. Birdseye has special split-second slicing machines to DECOB corn. Those screw-cap mini-wines are sold as either singles or MULTIS. Harassed once too often, Shirley upgraded from mace to a TASER. E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: HARD AS NAILS. If you’re stuck, see the HINT on this page. If you cave, see the ANSWER on page 55A. So much for Fickle Fannie’s tastes this week. Next week she’ll have a whole new set of likes and dislikes.
FICKLE FANNIE HINT: You might have to back up a bit to take in the view.
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hen North Korean President Kim Jongil tested a nuke last month, Nora Jacobson was a mere 250 miles from the underground blast. The Norwich writer-director didn’t actually feel the earth shake in Seoul. But the ground does proverbially move for the lead character of the screenplay-in-progress that took the Vermont filmmaker to the Far East. The Painting in Insadong, this semi-autobiographical project’s working title, explores international adoption issues and bilingual romance through the eyes of an American visiting South Korea.
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THE BRIDESMAID���� From writer-director Claude Chabrol comes this suspense-fest about a young man who falls in love with a mysterious woman he meets at a wedding, and later is forced to wonder whether she is the person she claims to be. With Benoit Magimel and Laura Smet. (110 min, NR) THE DEPARTED���1/2 Who cares if it’s a remake when it’s Martin Scorsese doing the remaking? The Goodfellas director transforms Wai Keung Lau and Alan Mak’s Infernal Affairs into a saga of duplicity and deception within the ranks of Boston’s Irish Mafia. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin star. (150 min, R) THE PRESTIGE���1/2 Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play rival magicians in this period piece from Memento director Christopher Nolan. Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and Ricky Jay costar. (130 min, PG-13) THE QUEEN����1/2 Helen Mirren stars in this look behind the scenes at the life of Elizabeth II and her relationships with, among others, Tony Blair and the late Princess Diana. With Michael Sheen, James Cromwell and Sylvia Syms. Stephen Frears directs. (103 min, PG-13) THE RETURN�� Sarah Michelle Gellar continues her campaign for the title of current horror queen with this thriller about a young woman determined to learn the truth about her ever-more-terrifying visions. Sam Shepard and Peter O’Brien costar. Asif (The Warrior) Kapadia directs. (85 min, PG-13)
NEW ON DVD/VHS ACCEPTED ��1/2 Justin Long, Blake Lively, Mark Derwin and Columbus Short enroll in director Steve Pink’s comedy about a group of high school seniors who get rejected by so many colleges they decide to make one of their own. (93 min, PG-13) BROTHERS OF THE HEAD���1/2 From Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe (Lost in La Mancha) comes this mockumentary about conjoined-twin punk rockers. That’s right. Tom Bower and Harry Treadaway star. (90 min, R) CARS���1/2 The latest from the pixel-fixated folks who brought us Toy Story and The Incredibles is an animated comedy set in the world of talking autos. Equipped with the vocal stylings of Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Cheech Marin and Bonnie Hunt. Directed by John Lasseter. (116 min, G) JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE�� They aren’t super ex-girlfriends, but they are extraordinarily mad. Three teenage girls plot to get revenge on the boyfriend they had in common in this comedy from Betty Thomas. With Jesse Metcalfe, Ashanti, Brittany Snow and Sophia Bush. (87 min, PG-13)
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friday 17 — tuesday 21 *Casino Royale 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:10. *Horror Fest 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. The Queen 1:20, 3:40, 7:10, 9:15. Borat 1, 3, 5, 7:20, 9:35. Running With Scissors 1:05, 3:50, 6:50, 9:25. A Good Year 1:15, 3:35, 6. The Departed 8:15. Times subject to change. See http://www.merrilltheatres.net.
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wednesday 15 — thursday 16 Babel 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35. Borat 10:30 (Thu), 12:25, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30. The Bridesmaid 1:15, 7. Infernal Affairs 3:55, 9:25. Little Miss Sunshine 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25. Marie Antoinette 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30. Santa Clause 3 1:10, 3:35, 6:20, 8:35. Flushed Away 10:30 (Thu), 12:35, 2:40, 4:40, 6:45, 8:45. The Departed 12:30, 3:25, 6:25, 9:20. The Prestige 12:50, 3:45, 6:35, 9:15. friday 17 — tuesday 21 *Fast Food Nation 1, 3:45, 7, 9:25. *Casino Royale 12:25, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35. *Happy Feet 12:10, 1:30, 2:35, 3:55, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. Babel 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35. Borat 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30,
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t’s a gourmet’s dream: A stretch limo picks up three couples and whisks them out of town for a private culinary lesson. After spending the night “B&B style� in South Highgate, they chill out over a champagne brunch; in the evening, they’re transported to Souza’s Brazilian restaurant in Burlington for a convivial dinner. The catch? A crew tags along and captures the experience on digital video. Is this The Food Network’s latest reality TV offering? Not yet, but the creative team behind the show hopes it will be one day. In the meantime, the weekly program “Vermont Culinary — An Upscale Experience� is coming to a computer near you later this month. The premiere episode will focus on South American cuisine; future shows will take on such topics as cooking with wine and making perfect appetizers. Local celebrity chef, Souza’s owner and Culinary Institute of America grad Kelly Dietrich, 46, is responsible for the gastronomic portions of the show. Jeffrey Thayer of Charlotte’s ReGenesis Productions Film Company, best known for its environmental and religious work, is in charge of video production. In the editing room, the most exciting bits will be inter-cut with scenes of Dietrich hitting local grocery stores to pick up
sustainably grown products, or visiting Brazil to attend the world’s largest produce market. “I’m really excited about the opportunity to go to Brazil for the show,� he says. Even though he visits the country frequently, “There are still fruits and vegetables there that I’m not familiar with,� he admits. “Fruits and vegetables that you couldn’t even imagine.� This isn’t Dietrich’s first foray into the world of television. From 1995 to 1999 he had a show called “What’s Cooking?� on Adelphia’s public-access channel. While he enjoyed cooking in front of the camera, “some of the other programming on the access channel was inappropriate and I didn’t want to be associated with it,� he says. “So I stopped.� But he’s still been busy. In addition to catering, running his restaurant, and opening a burrito joint in Winooski, Dietrich has also been at the helm of the Kid’s Culinary Academy — www.kidssummercampfor cooking.com — for the past 10 years. The current incarnation of the KCA is a residential summer camp in Highgate, where youngsters learn knife skills, cake-decorating techniques and more. After collaborating on some web-based advertising for the Academy, Dietrich and Thayer decided to team up on a show. Each week, a 30-minute segment will be released online
via Brightcove.com, an upand-coming provider of digital video. Viewers can enjoy the show for free and on-demand. Thayer believes it will help to “brand Vermont� in front of a national audience. Dietrich will prepare “range-fed organic meat� and sustainable produce, and will promote local farmers. To avoid sounding moralistic, the “green� aspects will be “seamlessly integrated into the programming,� Thayer explains. Though initial costs for the program are being handled “internally,� Thayer says, he’s optimistic that sponsors may foot the bills in the future. No deals have been inked yet, but he’s in touch with food magazines and manufacturers of culinary utensils and ranges. “We believe that if we do a good job and get the sponsors we want, it will be very easy to approach the Food Network,� he opines. “They can try it on a regional basis in New England, and then go national.� Look for the first episode at the end of November on the Vermont Culinary.TV channel at Brightcove.com. DVD versions of the first three episodes will also be released in concert with Chef Kelly’s forthcoming cookbook, What’s the Big Deal? The duo also has another show in the works. Called “Zup!,� it will give viewers an inside look at kids’ cooking lessons, and culminate in an “Iron-Chef-style cookoff.� >
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SS: Certainly, in-the-know New York chefs and foodies are well aware of the many excellent products that come out of Vermont, not just the dairy products . . . but also all the stuff that comes from, for example, the Vermont Fresh Network. There has also been a lot of Vermont awareness created by Ed Behr’s Art of Eating quarterly, which is based in Vermont but is internationally authoritative on so many issues of food and drink. But the average New York consumer? No, I doubt there’s a ton of Vermont food-product awareness. New Yorkers think of Vermont as cute, they give some cred to Vermont cheddar, but that’s about it. Things will change, though, as more Vermont products get featured on more menus. SD: Speaking of Vermont products, do you have any thoughts about the “localvore” movement? SS: I think it’s great to utilize local products, but I also think it’s great that thousands of years of human civilization have gotten us to the point where we can get tuna caught in waters off Long Island delivered to Japan the same day. The best restaurants, in my opinion, strike a balance: They take the best local stuff and fill the gaps with stuff that’s better when you get it via FedEx. What amazes me is that, even in this age of heightened culinary awareness, you have so many people, restaurants and markets where they gratuitously import and schlep products all over the place for no reason. I mean, it’s November. It’s New England. Why the hell are all the apples in all the supermarkets from Washington State? If they were better, OK, I could see it, but they’re not better. The apples we grow here are the best in the world. SD: Let’s talk about eGullet. Does anybody make money working on it, or is it strictly a volunteer affair?
SS: We have two paid employees: me and the eGullet Society office assistant. Whether we “make money” is a matter for interpretation. I could make more money, say, working at McDonald’s 20 hours a week . . . Spending more like 80 hours a week on eGullet Society stuff . . . means I can’t do as much writing for pay. Most of the money we take in goes to our scholarship program. This year we’re offering a total of $25,000 in culinary arts scholarships and fellowships. Everybody else on our staff — about 70 people — is a volunteer. SD: Do you believe that discussions on the eGullet forums are influencing the world at large? SS: I think the finest moments for online discussions are when they bring something to the fore that was never before even an issue. One example: Earlier this year an eGullet Society member — a chef in New York — saw some photos online from a restaurant in Australia that were exact copies of dishes from several cutting-edge American restaurants. This could never have happened before the Internet. After that revelation, a lengthy dialogue ensued about the nature of ownership of ideas in cuisine — can you copyright a dish? Is there such a thing as culinary plagiarism? The traditional news media got wind of the story and started covering it, all over the world. And we’re not just talking about food publications, though there was a huge piece on it in Food & Wine. We’re talking about the Wall Street Journal. And just this past week a guy sent me — get this — a law review article on the subject. SD: In some ways, eGullet forums seem pretty democratic — everybody gets to weigh in, but it also has components of a meritocracy, like specialists we can trust because they possess solid food backgrounds.
Any comments on this structure? SS: I think of it more as a totalitarian organization run by me! But seriously, what you’ve described is exactly what we’re trying to achieve. I think the Internet is great, but it can be too anarchic. That’s what destroyed Usenet and a lot of the early online forums. You don’t create a good university by putting a whole bunch of smart people in one place and saying, “Go!” You have professors, you have classes scheduled at certain times . . . But at the same time, the whole reason you’re doing all this is to encourage free thinking and quality exchange of ideas. It’s a balance we try to strike every day, and it’s not easy. SD: It seems to be working well. For example, I know that many eGullet forum participants consider it a much better source of advice about restaurants than printed guides like Michelin or Zagat, and get recipes and cooking advice there as well. Is online food journalism making print media about food obsolete? SS: For a certain category of foodies, it has already rendered much of print media obsolete. A lot of the most serious gourmets I know are, at this point, getting all of their critical information online. I mean, they read newspaper reviews and they check out guidebooks out of curiosity, but the Internet is where all the real action is. For advanced cooks, there is less and less justification for buying cookbooks, because the information online is free, easily searchable and often very good, and because all but a few cookbooks tend to be pretty shallow these days. For the population at large, though, I think online content is still not accessible enough. You can’t just go in to the eG Forums and pull up a list of the 10 best restaurants in a city. You have to work for that information. Guidebooks, magazines and other print sources (and the online sources
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Barefoot in the Mountains Food Network aficionados won’t want to miss meeting Ina Garten, a.k.a. the “Barefoot Contessa,” when she visits Vermont this Friday, November 17. Garten will be at Harvest Market in Stowe from noon to 2 p.m. signing copies of her fifth cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home. There will also be a wine tasting and lots of free samples. According to her website, Garten decided to change careers in 1978 — she was working in the Office of Budget and Management at the White House and wasn’t feeling creatively fulfilled. She purchased a gourmet food store in the Hamptons, which was named Barefoot Contessa after a classic Bogart film, and she’s gone by that moniker ever since. After selling the store in 1996, Garten turned to writing cookbooks. In 2002 she launched her first TV show, also called “The Barefoot Contessa.” She now has a line of sauces, condiments and baking mixes, made by Stonewall Kitchens of Kittery, Maine. Why is Garten, whose star power allows her to visit much bigger venues in more densely populated areas, stopping in Stowe? She’s a personal friend of Harvest Market owner Donna Carpenter, a former employee of the Barefoot Contessa store. Garten acted as a consultant when Carpenter created the market in 1995. You can learn more about Garten at www.barefootcontessa.com. For more information about her visit to Stowe, call 253-3800. And because it’s cold in Vermont, if you do go to the book signing, it might be nice to bring her a pair of socks.
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think it’s quite possible to be fat and fit. Being fat and un-fit may not be as good an idea! I’m not saying that people should weigh so much that they need to be extracted from their homes with construction equipment, but I do think it’s OK to be overweight — there may even be health benefits — and that it’s a hell of a lot better to be fat and happy than thin and miserable. SD: It sounds like you work a lot — do you still have time to go out and eat? How about travel? SS: I write the occasional magazine or newspaper article, and once in awhile I put on a suit and help a friend out in court, but books and eGullet Society duties are what I mostly do. Our dining and travel schedule has been somewhat curtailed in the past year on account of the birth of our son, but we still eat out and travel about a zillion times as much as normal people. We actually took the whole family — me, my wife, the baby and our dog — on book tour last October when Turning the Tables came out. We drove to 10 cities — all the way down to Florida in the end — and had some amazing meals . . . At home, we have my mother
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Local mandolin maestro Jamie Masefield has had a busy year. Last April, he unveiled a multimedia performance piece based on a Leo Tolstoy short story called “How Much Does a Man Need.” Not long before that his main band, Jazz Mandolin Project, released its sixth disc, The Deep Forbidden Lake. In between JMP dates — including a live performance on XM satellite radio — Masefield played occasional shows with his bluegrass buddy Doug Perkins. If that weren’t enough to keep a picker occupied, Masefield has put together a new band, Mama Vig. Joining him in the improvready trio is Frank Vignola, a notable guitarist in the Big Apple jazz scene who’s logged time with Les Paul, Lionel Hampton and Donald Fagen, to name a few. Handling bass duties is Gary Mazzaroppi, who’s played alongside Herb Ellis, Stan Getz and Buddy Rich, as well as being a frequent guest on Marian McPartland’s long-running public radio program, “Piano Jazz.” The band’s moniker sounds like someone’s Italian grandmother, but a closer look at each member’s surname will crack the code: Masefield, Mazzaropi & Vignola = Ma-Ma-Vig. Now, wasn’t that easy? No doubt easier than the music these heavyweights will play at a 7 p.m. early show at Club Metronome on Saturday, November 18. Not sure what’s in the repertoire, but it’s a good bet it’ll be jazzy.
BALLERS BOUNCE There’s a lot of buzz about the Vermont Frost Heaves, the state’s first American Basketball Association team. Their first home games take place this week, at Barre Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, November 16, and Burlington’s Memorial Auditorium on Saturday. I’m no sports columnist, so there has to be a musical angle to all this, um, dribbling. Indeed there is. In between the big games, the Heaves will swing by Montpelier’s Positive Pie 2 for a Friday, November 17, meet & greet/hip-hop show. But unlike whack MC Shaquille O’Neil, it’s doubtful these hoop-heads will rap. They’ll leave that up to the professionals. Co-sponsors Halogen Records have assembled a dope lineup of performers, including The Press, XL of Kreators, Problematic, Kalagh, Granite State, The Aztext and Wombaticus Rex. Also on hand will be Bobbito Garcia, the legendary streetball star, DJ and host of ESPN’s “It’s the Shoes,” a program devoted to sneaker worship. The athletes will need plenty of sleep before the following day’s game, so the meet & greet starts at 8:30 p.m. Hip-hoppers, on the other hand, hate enforced bedtimes. They’ll hit the stage at 10 p.m. Call Justin Hoy at 223-4128 or email info@halogenrecords.net for more info.
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then this could be your ticket. “It’s quite an assortment,” says organizer/host Lee Seelig. “They go from really solid to really . . . bad. There’s definitely some train-wreck, you-can’t-peel-youreyes-away moments.” This is the second and final round of auditions. “Last time we had 17 people perform,” Seelig relates. “We might have some repeats, because I told people they could audition twice to get more stage time.” Doubtful they’d get that kind of treatment at L.A.’s Comedy Store. According to Seelig, the open mikes aren’t only popular with jokers. “We get a lot more people just coming to see the show than I would’ve thought,” he says. “I never would’ve imagined anyone would turn up unless it’s to audition. I often ask them, ‘So do you wanna sign up?’ and they say, ‘No man. I’m just here to watch.’” I’m thinking about doing some lurking myself, although Seelig keeps trying to get me to try out. Better keep that bar well stocked.
ONE LESS HERO
I recently received word from The Hero Cycle’s Frank Smecker that keyboardist/vocalist Hannah Wall is amicably parting ways with the group. Seems that Wall, who also logs time with Colin Clary & the Magogs, is planning a move to California in early ’07. “She’ll be leaving the band after the release of our new EP,” Smecker reports. “We’ve had a great time playing with her; she brought a fine touch to the music.” Fans can look for the new disc some time in January. Smecker, who sings and plays guitar for the group, says they’re currently in the process of finding a replacement for Wall. With six other members in the band, you’d think they might just skip it. But TCH’s remarkably layered sound means every musical texture counts. You dudes are out of the running, as Smecker & co. are seeking another female to fill the spot. Dressing in drag is probably not advisable. Interested parties can contact the group at www.MySpace. com/HeroCycle, or email Smecker at frankjs@hotmail.com.
BUST A GUT Think you’re funny? Trust me, you’re probably not. But if you really want to prove your case, get your wisecrackin’ ass up to the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge on Monday, November 20, for the Comedy Open Mike Battle Auditions. Sign up at 7:30 p.m., so you’ll want to TiVo “Two and a Half Men.” On second thought, don’t. It’s no kind of comedy. The HG event is free to both onlookers and participants. That means you’ll have more cash for booze, which might make the jokes seem funnier. Contestants will vie for a slot in the club’s third annual amateur comedy battle, slated to take place on December 17. If they make the cut, they’ll face returning champ Mike Robideau, who has been compared to Dane Cook. Wonder if he uses as much hair gel? If you enjoy the first few weeks of “American Idol” — you know, before melisma-obsessed Mariah Carey clones eliminate the hacks —
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Modern country music owes a lot to George Jones, who pretty much set the standard for musical bellyachin’. His tunes have an authenticity that can only come from experience — namely, four decades of booze, drugs and heartache. A (reportedly) clean and sober Jones, now 75, will appear on the Flynn MainStage on Friday, November 17, with Robert Hawkins. Back in his glory years, Jones was an unstoppable hit machine, both for himself and other artists. He and his ex-wife, Tammy Wynette, scored big in the early ’70s with such C&W chestnuts as “We Can Make It” and “Loving You Could Never Be Better,” both of which celebrated the couple’s nuptial bliss. Which, in true country-song fashion, could never last. Wynette filed for divorce in 1973, sending Jones into a deepening spiral of intoxication and unpredictability. Nevertheless, he managed to squeeze out a handful of number-one records before the decade’s end. Multiple health problems — some stemming from a cocaine addiction that knocked his weight down to a mere 100 lbs. — sidelined the singer-songwriter for much of the ’80s. It really says something when your buddy Waylon Jennings thinks you’re livin’ too hard. But Jones climbed back into the saddle in the ’90s, releasing several critically acclaimed albums and an autobiography, I Lived to Tell It All. Some were surprised he could remember enough to tell. He apparently relapsed in 1999, suffering a near-fatal auto accident while under the influence of alcohol. After a stint in rehab, Jones once again found his bearings, and put out his most recent record in 2005. If you’re a fan, don’t skip this rare opportunity to see the man. Tickets are $52.50 & $62.50, and are available at the FlynnCenter Box Office, online at www.FlynnTix.org, or by calling 86-FLYNN.
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TOBI ARONSON (classical guitar), Radio Bean, 5 p.m. NC; LAURA CORTESE & NEIL CLEARY (contemporary folk), 7 p.m. NC; IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. GRIPPO-SKLAR QUINTET (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY WITH FATTIE B. (’80s-’90s jams), 11 p.m. NC. ANDY MOROZ TRIO (jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. CIRCADIA (Celtic), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. SCHOOL BUS YELLOW, TODD DEATHERAGE (rock), Nectar’s, 10:30 p.m. NC. SING! (karaoke), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. NC. 18+. 802 SNOWBOARD & SKATE SHOP COLLEGE DANCE PARTY (DJs), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. BEATS & PIECES WITH DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH BONNIE, St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC. IPOD NIGHT (self-serve DJ), Monkey House, 8 p.m. NC. CELTIC PARTY NIGHT WITH TRINITY & THE MCNEISH SCHOOL OF DANCE, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8:30 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley ROY BOOKBINDER (folk, story-songs), Good Times CafÊ, 8 p.m. $10. LADIES’ NIGHT WITH DJ EARL, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.
:: central RUDY DAUTH (solo acoustic), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. BRETT HUGHES & LILA WEBB PRESENT: THE MUSIC OF GRAM PARSONS & EMMYLOU HARRIS (country-rock), Langdon St. CafÊ, 8 p.m. Donations.
LINDA CULLUM (folk-rock), Purple Moon Pub, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9:30 p.m. NC. ANDREA PAQUIN (acoustic folk-rock), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP (jazz), Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC, followed by ANTONY SANTOR TRIO (jazz), 10 p.m. NC. MOONSHINE JAZZ WITH ZAK MITCHELL, Adrianas Up, 8 p.m. NC FRIENDS OF JOE WITH MARK LAMPHIER & TOM STANZIOLA (blues, jazz), Halvorson’s, 8 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & PETER KRAG (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. GORDON STONE (bluegrass), Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. VT UNION PRESENTS (hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. COLIN CLARY, STEVE WILLIAMS & FRIENDS (indie singer-songwriters), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT TRIVIA, Nectar’s, 7:30 p.m. NC, followed by JAPHY RYDER, BAD SUIT (funk, jazz, fusion), 9:30 p.m. $5/NC. 18+. POOF! DRAG CABARET WITH DJ PRECIOUS (dance), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (hip-hop, r&b DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. NC. DJS CRAIG MITCHELL & CRE8 (hiphop, dance), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. SING! (karaoke), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC. 18+. SOUL PATROL (Motown, soul DJ), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC. REGGAE, ROOTS & CULTURE WITH DJ BIG DOG & MATLOCK, Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. CLARA LOFARO (singer-songwriter), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. ZOX, TALLY HALL, THE CASUAL FIASCO, JER COONS (rock, jam,
singer-songwriter), Higher Ground Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $10/12. AA. ENTER THE HAGGIS, AVI & CELIA WITH THE WALKIN’ LINE (Celtic rock, bluegrass, folk-rock), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 7:30 p.m. $8/10. AA. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. WCLX BLUES NIGHT WITH JIM BRANCA, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC. BALANCE DJ & KARAOKE, Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley THISTLE TULLA CARSON & DICK FORMAN (standards & classics), Big Moose Pub, 6 p.m. NC. DR. HONEYWELL (funky covers), Two Brothers Tavern, 10 p.m. NC.
:: central SONNY & PERLEY (international cabaret), Bobcat CafÊ, 8 p.m. NC. THE TALL PALM (funk-rock), Charlie O’s), 10 p.m. NC. BECKY CHASE, GREG KLYMA (singersongwriters), Langdon St. CafÊ, 8 p.m. Donations.
:: northern LADIES’ NIGHT WITH DJS ROBBY ROB & SKIPPY (hip-hop, r&b), Tabu CafÊ & Nightclub, 9 p.m. NC. LUCID (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. MARK ABAIR & THE METROS (classic rock), Sami’s Harmony Pub, 9 p.m. NC. LAFFIN BONES (acoustic Grateful Dead covers), Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 7 p.m. NC. TARYN NOELLE JAZZ DUO, Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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:: burlington area
OLD DAWG, NEW TRICKS :: You’d be hard pressed to find a more versatile musician than mandolin man David Grisman. From traditional bluegrass to folk-fusion, Grisman’s playing is instantly recognizable. Years ago, he decided to call his Americana-steeped, jazz-inflected style “dawg music,â€? for the lack of a better descriptor. The phrase stuck, and has been used in several song and album titles. Since helping foment the progressive acoustic movement of the ’70s, Grisman has collaborated with such esteemed pickers as Doc Watson, Jerry Garcia and BĂŠla Fleck. He’s currently leading a new version of his fabled quintet; catch ’em at the Paramount Theater in Rutland this Friday.
SOUL SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC; NERVOUS BUT EXCITED (indierock), 9 p.m. NC; MICKEY WESTERN & NICK GORGEOUS (eclectic country), 10 p.m. NC; FELIX SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON (old-time), 11 p.m. NC. SUPERSOUNDS DJ, Rà Rå Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. CHROME COWBOYS (country-rock), Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by NASTEE (hip-hop), midnight. $3. SLANTED BLACK: DIMENSIONS IN HOUSE MUSIC WITH DJ CRAIG MITCHELL, 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. SETH YACOVONE (solo acoustic), Nectar’s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by THE JAZZ GUYS, INSIDIOUS RAYS, THE MATHEMATICIANS (rock), 9 p.m. $5. ROOMFUL OF BLUES, BLUE FOX (blues, rock), Club Metronome, 8 p.m. $12/17. TOP HAT DANCETERIA (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. FLAVA WITH DJ ROBBIE J. & GUESTS (urban dance party), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+. GEORGE JONES, ROBERT HAWKINS (country), Flynn MainStage, 8 p.m. $63/53. DJ BIG DOG (hip-hop, reggae), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. HEAVY ROTATION (hip-hop), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. DJ CRE8 (hip-hop), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC. JUST JAZZ DUO, Euro Gourmet, 8 p.m. NC. DJS FATTIE B. & GUESTS (hip-hop), Plan B, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH BOB BOLYARD, St. John’s Club, 8 p.m. NC. ROKU (jazz), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3. ARTY LAVIGNE, MIKE SCOTT & KENNY DUNBAR (classic rock covers & originals), Waf’s Riverside Deli, 7 p.m. NC. LOS LOBOS, MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO (rock, Latin, psychedelic), Higher Ground Ballroom, 9 p.m. $28/30. AA.
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’70S & ’80S FLASHBACK DANCE PARTY, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 9 p.m. $6. AA. KARAOKE WITH MR. DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA. ROADHOUSE CHARLIE (vintage country), Murray’s Tavern, 5 p.m. NC. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (honky-tonk, rockabilly), Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH PETE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. ’80S DANCE PARTY WITH TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT, Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.
:: central THE HOUSE ROCKERS (blues-rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. MARK LEGRAND & THE LOVESICK BANDITS (honky-tonk), Langdon St. Café, 6 p.m. Donations, followed by FLATBUSH WITH JAY EKIS, ERIN MCDERMOTT & ANDY FISHBECK (folk, country-rock), 9 p.m. Donations. PULSE PROPHETS (funk-rock, reggae), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. HIP-HOP & HOOPS WITH THE PRESS, XL, PROBLEMATIC, KALAGH, GRANITE STATE, THE AZTEXT, WOMBATICUS REX, BOBBITO GARCIA (live hip-hop; Vermont Frost Heaves meet & greet), Positive Pie 2, 10 p.m. $10. NOBBY REED PROJECT (blues-rock), Middle Earth, 8:30 p.m. $8.
:: northern VIP LADIES’ NIGHT WITH DJ SKIPPY (top 40, r&b, reggae), Tabu Café & Nightclub, 9 p.m. NC. 18+. THREATENED (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. DJ DANCE PARTY, Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. NC. BECKY CHASE (roots, Americana), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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:: southern DAVID GRISMAN QUITET (new grass, jazz, Americana), Paramount Theater, 8 p.m. $35/$25.
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:: burlington area CHRIS PETERS (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 4 p.m. NC; MISFIT MATINEE (garage rock), 5 p.m. NC; BECKY CHANCE (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC; ALMOST CANADIAN (indie-rock), 8 p.m. NC; DERAILLEUR (rock), 10 p.m. NC. ALEX TOTH & THE LAZYBIRDS (jazz), Parima, 9 p.m. NC. THE X-RAYS (rock), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. JOSH DION BAND (rock, funk), Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), midnight. $3. KIP MEAKER (blues), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC, followed by THE MOUNTAIN WIZARDS, TRAIN WRECK KELLY, SHAWN GRADY, FIRE THE CANNONS (rock), 10 p.m. NC. LYLE KING ACOUSTIC (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m. NC, followed by DAVE GRIPPO FUNK BAND BIRTHDAY BASH, Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $5. MAMA VIG WITH JAMIE MASEFIELD (acoustic jazz, Americana), Club Metronome, 7 p.m. $5, followed by RETRONOME (’80s dance party), 9 p.m. $5. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. SPECIAL BLEND WITH DJS JOHN DEMUS, JAH RED, ROBBIE J. (reggae, dancehall, reggaeton, hip-hop), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $5/10. 18+. DJ C-LOW (hip-hop), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. ROCKSTEADY WITH DJ ZEEJAY (hiphop classics), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. VT UNION PRESENTS: “THE SPOT” (hip-hop DJs), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ANUBUS (hip-hop, breakbeats), Plan B, 10 p.m. NC. DAVID SYMONS (Eastern European accordion), Euro Gourmet, 8 p.m. NC.
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Adrianas Up, 25 Church St., Burlington, 658-1323. Akes’ Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. The Alley Coffee House, 15 Haydenberry Dr., Milton, 893-1571. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Amigos Cantina, 4 Merchants Row, Middlebury, 388-3624. Ashley’s, Merchant’s Row, Randolph, 728-9182. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Bad Girls Café, Main St., Johnson, 635-7025. Ball & Chain Café, 16 Park St., Brandon, 247-0050. Banana Winds Café & Pub, 1 Towne Marketplace, Essex Jct., 879-0752. Bangkok Bistro & Thai Steakhouse, 2403 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington, 985-5577. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Drive, Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Beyond Infinity Upstairs, 43 Center St., Brandon, 247-5100. 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. Blue Star Café, 28 Main St., Winooski, 654-8700. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. 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. 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. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Carol’s Hungry Mind Café, 24 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury, 388-0101. 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. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. Coffee Hound, 97 Blakey Rd., Colchester, 651-8963. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. Cuzzin’s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Euro Gourmet Market & Café, 61 Main St., Burlington, 859-3467. Finkerman’s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Finnigan’s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Foggy’s Notion, One Lawson Lane, Burlington, 862-4544. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Geno’s Karaoke Club, 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, 658-2160. Giovanni’s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Global Markets Café, 325 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-3210. 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. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Harper’s Restaurant, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 863-6363. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. The Hub, Airport Drive, Bristol, 453-3678. Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. 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, NY, 518-566-8433. La Brioche Bakery, 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Lakeview Inn & Restaurant, 295 Breezy Ave., Greensboro, 533-2291. 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. Lion’s Den Pub, Mountain Road, Jeffersonville, 644-5567. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Main St. Grill, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. 1x6-vtpub110106 10/31/06 Page 1 Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington,10:12 658-6776. AM
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Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Melting Pot Café, Rt 2, East Montpelier, 223-1303. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St, Burlington, 864-6044. Mes Amis, 311 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8512. Middle Earth Music Hall, Bradford, 222-4748. Miguel’s Stowe Away, 68 Church St., Burlington, 651-5298. 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. Music Club, 110 Business Center Rd., Williamstown, 443-6106. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200. Nectar’s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209. Old Lantern, Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. 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, Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Piecasso Pizza & Lounge, 1899 Mountain Road, Stowe, 253-4111. Phoenix Bar, Sugarbush Village, Warren, 583-2003. Pitcher Inn, 275 Main Street, Warren, 496-6350. Plan B, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-0742. Positive Pie, 69 Main St., Plainfield, 454-0133. Positive Pie II, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. 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, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Rhapsody Café, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-6112. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Riley Rink, Rt. 7A North, Manchester, 362-0150. 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. Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant, 7 Fayette Drive, S. Burlington, 862-8809. Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern, 1072 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Sami’s Harmony Pub, 216 Rt. 7, Milton, 893-7267. Season’s Bistro at the Wyndham Hotel, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, 859-5013. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. 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, Rt. 57 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Stowehof Inn, Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Tabu Café & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, 654-8008. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. Three Mountain Lodge, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Three Stallion Inn, 655 Stock Farm Rd., Randolph, 728-5575. Toscano Café & Bistro, 27 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-3148. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglers’ Notch Road, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Village Tavern at Smugglers’ Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6607. Waf’s Westside Deli, 165 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0290. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469. Wine Bar at Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Zoe’s Tack Room & Café, 3825 Rt. 7, Charlotte, 425-5867.
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1. Michael Franti & Spearhead — Yell Fire! 2. Beck — The Information 3. J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton — Road to Escondido 4. Bob Dylan — Modern Times 5. Tom Petty — Highway Companion 6. Madeleine Peyroux — Half the Perfect World 7. Paula Gillis — Living On 8. Ray LaMontagne — Till The Sun Turns Black 9. Mark LeGrand & the Lovesick Bandits — Cold New England Town 10. Jurassic 5 — Feedback
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reviewthis MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO, MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO
ZOX, THE WAIT (Side One Dummy, CD) The Wait, the latest album from Providence, Rhode Island’s Zox, is very good. Had it ended at track nine, it would have been excellent. Although there are plenty of engaging moments, the last four tracks are repetitive and tend to weigh down an otherwise quality effort. But let’s talk about the good stuff: Following a distracting 40-second intro, the band comes out of the gate strong with “Thirsty.” The tune sounds like early Police mixed with Sublime — in other words, a promising start. Vocalist/guitarist Eli Miller’s axe sound is crisp but by no means clean, adding to the track’s rock bounce. The following cut, “Carolyn,” forgoes some of the pop-punk edge in favor of more melody. It still works pretty well, however. Zox manages to rock convincingly while dropping enough pop hooks for a hit single. They keep the party going with “A Little More Time,” unleashing the band’s secret weapon: Spencer Swain on violin. He lays down a fantastic solo here, and adds needed verve to the rest of the record. Nowhere is Swain’s contribution more noticeable than “Better If It’s Worse,” a pulsing track that shifts gears several times before hitting a frenzied overdrive when Swain steps to the fore. “Bridge Burning” and “Can’t Look Down” are two more tunes that could get by on their catchy hooks but benefit tremendously from Swain’s input. Still, the violin hero doesn’t carry the load all by himself. The band’s fine rhythm section, composed of drummer John Zox and bassist Dan Edinberg, provide an unflagging groove throughout. Miller’s guitar work isn’t quite shit-hot, but certainly doesn’t disappoint. He’s a quite the singer, too, which is pretty rare in the jam world. Much of his melody and phrasing borrows from the golden age of alternative music, back when it was called “college rock.” Miller also wrote all the lyrics and, while he’s no Dylan, none of his prose is embarrassing. Clearly there’s some kind of heartbreak in his past. At least, that’s what I assume. It would be remarkable if Miller hadn’t experienced romantic angst and still conveyed this level of emotion. The remainder of The Wait is solidly played, but lacks the inspiration of the earlier cuts. Rumor has it that Zox really rocks live; hear for yourself when they play the Higher Ground Ballroom on Thursday, November 16, with Tally Hall, The Casual Fiasco and Jer Coons.
(Reincarnate Music, CD) Nova Scotia-based songwriter Matt Mays is running down an Americana dream. He and his band El Torpedo recently released a self-titled CD in the vein of early Tom Petty and Mays’ Canadian contemporary Sam Roberts. Each of the disc’s 13 songs is comfortably familiar, if somewhat unadventurous. Well on his way to stardom in his own country, Mays has yet to make a dent in America. Give him time. With songs like these, he’ll no doubt find his niche among No Depression readers looking for the next denim hero. As a vocalist, Mays borrows heavily from the California country-rock sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s. The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo LP is an obvious influence, as it no doubt was on Petty. But where the Laurel Canyon cowboys favored chiming axes and loose arrangements, Mays prefers rugged riffs and tight turnarounds. Opener “Travellin’” is one part Rickenbacker jangle, two parts overdriven anthem. Subsequent track “Cocaine Cowgirl” strikes a curious balance between pop-rock puff and searing emotion. Picture Rick Springfield recast as a heartland rocker, and you’re nearly there. “Ain’t So Heavy” attempts to capture romantic angst in a bottle. “Tryin’ so hard to put the blue back into your sky,” Mays sings with well-rehearsed weariness. Cresting guitars, driving drums and a fine female harmony in the chorus should make for a lovelorn classic. What’s missing is the sense of anything real at stake. The acoustic strum of “Lost Souls” could be straight from a Travelin’ Wilburys album. Actually, Roy Orbison’s rich croon would’ve sounded sweet on this delicately tattered tune. “It Don’t Matter” is another gem that appears further in. A fairly simple number, Mays no doubt could’ve been penned it in minutes. Still, the song’s Stones-y axe work and tumbling percussion shows a rambunctious side of the band that deserves further exploration. Closer “Wicked Come Winter” is a chugging ballad with a particularly affecting vocal performance by Mays. Spacious verses and a more creative arrangement make for my favorite tune on the album. If you like mid-tempo, widescreen rock, Matt Mays & El Torpedo might be your new favorite record. At the very least, it’ll sound nice between interstate off ramps. Hear the boys live when they open for Los Lobos at the Higher Ground Ballroom on Friday, November 17. CASEY REA
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THE PRODUCERS WITH FRANCISE & J2 (live beats), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. MARKO THE MAGICIAN, Rosita’s, 5:30 p.m. NC. SOAK, DUTY FREE (reggae, rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. SING! (karaoke), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. NC. 18+. BLUEGRASS NIGHT WITH MAD MOUNTAIN SCRAMBLERS, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
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gobbler gab Thanksgiving is just a week away, and while some vegetarians and vegans will opt for soy substitutes, millions of Americans plan to chow down on a roasted bird with all the trimmings. But before the traditionalfare fowls were dumbed down and domesticated into walking drumsticks, getting a turkey on the table involved considerable effort. Naturalists and would-be hunters hear how the wily birds behave in the wild during a talk organized by the Green Mountain Audubon Society. Biologist Doug Blodgett of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife offers an intro to the Eastern wild turkey, the largest of the five subspecies that live in the U.S., in an illustrated lecture punctuated by — what else? — turkey calls. ‘Talking Turkey’
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335. OPEN MIKE COFFEEHOUSE: College students share notes at an on-campus musical review. Fireplace Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 8:30-11 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6416. CAMBRIDGE COFFEEHOUSE: Acoustic musicians step up to an open mike at the Jeffersonville Pizza Department, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 644-6632. STUDENT CONCERT: Vermont music scholars perform various jazz and classical pieces before a live audience. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-3040.
dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077. JSC DANCE CLUB: Movement students show off high-energy routines at the Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 635-1476.
drama ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: Northern Stage presents this gender-bending, Pulitzer Prize-winning play about an East German cross-dresser who eludes both the Nazis and the Communists through an ingenious ruse. Briggs Opera House, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-44. Info, 296-7000. ‘THE FEVER’: Burlington-based accordionist David Symons performs a blistering single-character play written by dramaturge and actor Wallace Shawn. Black Door Bistro, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Call for cost. Info, 223-7070. ‘THE NEGRO OF PETER THE GREAT’: Dartmouth drama students stage Carlyle Brown’s fact-based story of a kidnapped African prince who was adopted by the 18th-century Russian court. Moore Theater, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $12. Info, 603-646-2422.
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film ‘HEADING SOUTH’: Three bored housewives travel to Haiti for romance, but find poverty and violence in paradise. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘FITZCARRALDO’: In Werner Herzog’s zany adventure film, an ambitious theater lover attempts to build a lavish opera house in the middle of the Peruvian jungle. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM SERIES: “Teaching Indians to Be White” examines attempts to integrate native children, then “Cashing in on Culture” looks at the impact of eco-tourism. Grace Coolidge Room, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 656-7990. ‘MEETING WITH A KILLER’: This documentary chronicles a restorative justice process initiated between a family and the murderer of their loved one. A discussion with one of the film’s family members follows. St. Johnsbury School Auditorium, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9606.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. CUBAN ARCHITECTURE: Burlington architect Mannie Lionni, the editor of the building-appreciation ’zine 05401, dissects Havana’s distinctive look. Burlington College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. ART & TAXES: Certified public accountant Deb Behm explains how artists can streamline record-keeping and deduct business expenses related to their livelihoods. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.
words POETRY OPEN MIKE: Bards take turns reading original verse, selections from favorite authors or folk ballads sans instruments at this multilingual mélange. Euro Gourmet Market & Café, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 859-3467.
BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers of The Essential Aiken by UVM history professor emeritus Samuel Hand review the life of the mid-20th-century Vermont wildflower farmer, governor, and U.S. senator. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. WRITERS’ CRITIQUE GROUP: Burgeoning children’s authors and illustrators support each other by offering advice and feedback. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. WRITING WORKSHOP: Volunteers help refugees and immigrants express their emotions and experiences as part of the New Americans, New Voices project. Hauke Conference Room, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1888. ‘FOOD FOR THOUGHT’ BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers of Booker Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go hold onto plot points at the Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
talks ‘CHALLENGING COMPLACENCY’ SYMPOSIUM: This week-long workshop fosters thoughtful discussions about social justice from a Christian perspective. Middlebury College, various times. Free. Info, 443-3893. CLIMATE CHANGE TALK: Jackie Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory offers a polar bear’s perspective on global warming. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2372. MULTIGENERATIONAL TALK: Community members of all ages discuss the concept of the common good. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, Burlington, call for time. $6 includes lunch. Reservations and info, 865-7592. LITERATURE LECTURE: UVM English prof Lisa Schnell diagnoses “What Medicine Is Teaching an English Professor.” Billings Student Center, UVM, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4282. DRUGS AND VETS TALK: Psychiatry professor John E. Helzer presents his research on narcotics dependence among those who fought in Vietnam. Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 3:45 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3017. MEN’S AWARENESS WEEK: Tom Wiseman of the campus health center talks about responsibility in the male co-ed population. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0364.
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kids ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at ECHO, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: Picture books and puppets engage growing readers aged 3-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: Crafts and books fuel the imaginations of kids ages 3-5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. FIRST-TIME PARENTS: Moms and dads swap stories and play with their babies at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Miniature wool gatherers hear Tomie dePaola’s book Charlie Needs a Cloak, then make handprint sheep to take home. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 2-3:30 p.m. $8. Info, 457-2355. DISCOVERY PROGRAMS: Preschoolers engage in animal exploration, games and crafts. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9:30-11 a.m. $7. Registration and info, 229-6206. PAJAMA STORYTIME: Kids cuddle up in their nightclothes for an hour of bedtime stories, cookies and milk. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $3. Info, 658-7477.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS: Marxminded activists strategize about how to resurrect the American Dream. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Child care and info, 318-3453. PEACE CORPS INFO MEETING: Potential volunteers hear how to qualify for programs working in foreign countries. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-8269. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT NIGHT: Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss hosts a forum for residents of Wards 4 and 7 on how the city budget works. Burlington High School Cafeteria, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, includes dinner. Info, 865-7178. UVM’S BOX CITY: Students overnight in appliance containers as part of a homelessness awareness project. Chittenden-Buckham-Wills Green, UVM, Burlington, setup noon - 5 p.m., mock soup kitchen, speaker and film 7 p.m. $3 for students, evening activities free. Info, 324-4320. INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE: Property owners and concerned citizens meet with reps from area utility companies to discuss upcoming upgrades to the electric transmission system. Cafeteria 2, South Burlington High School, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9161.
etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See the world through the eyes of an injured bird, from rescue and rehab to eventual release. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 11 a.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. Also at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: Nature lovers get a look at live birds on tours of the VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 2:30 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.
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“The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean” is how Mark Twain described Hawaii as a young journalist in 1866. On assignment for the Sacramento Union, he attended a royal funeral, tried surfing, and trekked to an erupting Kilauea at night. He sent readers delightful dispatches filled with wry observations and sly insights. Burlington College English professor Nora Mitchell discussed the humorist’s Hawaiian adventures as part of a fall lecture series examining America’s interaction with non-Western cultures. Soft ukulele strumming — an Israel Kamakawiwo’ole CD — warmed the sterile classroom environment as the crowd of three dozen arrived. Assisted by a handy timeline, Mitchell briefly sketched the history of Western involvement in Hawaii: Captain James Cook’s 1778 “discovery,” the explosion of trade, especially whaling, and the missionaries’ arrival. Germs — “invisible bullets” — inflicted the most violence, she said, decimating the Hawaiian population. When Twain arrived, social order was in disarray. Foreigners behaved with “Wild West” lawlessness and fomented plots against the embattled monarchy. “What he saw shaped his anti-imperial perspective,” Mitchell said. Twain applauded the demise of the ancient Hawaiian caste system. But he also realized “how the overthrow of injustice leads to further injustice,” an insight that “feels familiar these days,” she remarked. Mitchell then developed the fascinating thesis that Twain’s 1889 classic, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, grew out of his Hawaiian experience. By setting the story in sixth-century England, he skirted the combustible issue of race. Connecticut Yankee cuts deeply, satirizing the failings of feudalism but savaging those who impose “modern” life upon pre-industrial societies. It ends in bloodbath. The prof concluded by quoting a 1901 essay in which Twain pondered the West’s “progressive” mission. “Shall we go on conferring our Civilization upon the peoples that sit in darkness, or shall we give the poor things a rest? Shall we bang right ahead in our old-time, loud, pious way . . . or shall we sober up and sit down and think it over first?” Still a good question today. ELISABETH CREAN
ESL GROUP: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076. NOONTIME KNITTERS: Crafty types pause for patterns amid midday stitches. Waterbury Public Library, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. KNITTING & RUG HOOKING: Point-pushers create scarves, hats and mats at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. & American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0339. CHARITY BINGO: Players seek patterns on numbered cards, then say the word. Broadacres Bingo Hall, Colchester, 7 p.m. $10 for 12 cards. Info, 860-1510.
CIVIL WAR SITE SEARCH: Historian Howard Coffin gathers data from local residents about Vermont landmarks with a connection to the U.S. Civil War. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 262-2626. SHAMBHALA MEDITATION: Participants practice Buddhist mind-calming exercises. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. WRCC PHONE-A-THON: Volunteers call potential donors in a fundraising drive for the Women’s Rape Crisis Center. Call for Burlington-area location, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0555. ‘INTERNET EXPLORATION’: Budding browsers learn how to use search engines to locate info online. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7217. ‘INTRO TO MS EXCEL’: Data crunchers figure out how to make and manipulate spreadsheets. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7217. ‘LUNCH & LEARN’ SERIES: Backyard birdwatchers tend to the ins and outs of choosing a fitting feeder. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
POOL TOURNAMENT: Table toppers play eight- and nine-ball in a winnertakes-all contest. Van Phan Sports, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 651-0111. CABLE-ACCESS LAB: Film buffs learn non-linear narrative skills, using Final Cut Express editing systems. Channel 17 Studio, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 862-3966, ext. 16. BREAKFAST BRAINSTORMING: Nonprofit employees meet with marketing, advertising, communications and design professionals to learn how to better convey their organizations’ messages. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 865-6495. MARDI GRAS THEME DINNER: Spicy New Orleans-style dishes raise funds for the Central Vermont Community Land Trust at a celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sean & Nora’s Restaurant, Barre, 5:30-8 p.m. Prices vary according to order. Info, 476-4493.
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‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See November 15. ‘THE NEGRO OF PETER THE GREAT’: See November 15. ‘THE NEXT STATE’: See November 15. ‘ANNIE’: A cheerful orphan seeks her parents with the help of Daddy Warbucks in this two-act musical comedy set in Depression-era New York City. Mount Abraham Union High School, Bristol, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 453-2333. ‘CINDERS’: In this Kafkaesque comedy by Polish playwright Janusz Glowacki, an inmate of a Warsaw girls’ reform school is punished for refusing to act out the role of Cinderella. Wright Memorial Theatre, Middlebury Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 443-6433.
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‘HEADING SOUTH’: See November 15. ‘MEETING WITH A KILLER’: See November 15, Barre Opera House. ‘SKINS’: This inspirational tale about the relationship between two Sioux Indian brothers forms part of a film-screening series exploring Native American identity. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 656-0750. TELEMARK SKI FILM: The Utah-based Powderwhores Filmmaking company presents backcountry footage newly shot in various spots. Campus Center Theater, Billings Student Center, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $5-10. Info, 860-0190. ‘FUNNY GIRL’: Barbara Streisand sparkles in her portrayal of 1930s stage-and-radio comedienne Fanny Brice. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
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Also, see exhibitions in Section A. HOLIDAY CRAFT & FINE ART SHOW: Creators of unique gifts from jackets to jewelry preside over 165 juried exhibits. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, noon - 8 p.m. $7. Info, www.vermonthandcrafters.com or 800-373-5429. ARTIST MEET-UP: Creative types from the Burlington area trade info about exhibition spaces and art trends at an informal networking event. Studio STK, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-4839. PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM: Calais photographer Craig Line shows color slides from his travels to South America, England, France, Italy, Belgium, Turkey and the former Soviet Union. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 479-4127. ART GALLERY DISCUSSION: Members of the public offer their two cents about the future location and focus of a local art-viewing destination. T.W. Wood Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8743. FLEMING MUSEUM HOLIDAY SALE: Art lovers peruse discounted items to support exhibitions and programs. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-0750.
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SARAH STROHMEYER: The Middlesex author floats excerpts from Bubbles All the Way, her new screwball mystery featuring the slightly trashy hairdresser-detective Bubbles Yablonsky. Warren Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 496-3913. ERIC ESCKILSEN: The Burlington-based writer reads excerpts from his young-adult novel The Outside Groove and other works of fiction. Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.
‘BLUE COLLAR AMERICA’ SERIES: Readers of Don Snyder’s The Cliff Walk consider the plight of workers trying to make ends meet on minimum wage. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576. MARK TWAIN DISCUSSION SERIES: Fans of Samuel Clemens’ brilliant satire and potent social commentary review his riverboat-pilot narrative, Life on the Mississippi. Cabot Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 563-2721. STEPHEN KIERNAN: The Charlottebased author and award-winning journalist reads from his nonfiction book Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life from the Medical System. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999. KAZA KINSLEY: The author of the teen fantasy Erec Rex: The Dragon’s Eye reads from her book and discusses its classic “hero’s journey” plot construction. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
talks EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: Professor David Berliner of Arizona State University delineates learning-behavior research. Marsh Lounge, Billings Student Center, UVM, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2005. MUSIC APPRECIATION: Avid listeners hear local flutist and instructor Lois Price highlight works by the 12th-century nun Hildegard von Bingen and the baroque flute master Jacques Hotteterre. South Burlington Community Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076. ‘BOOKED FOR LUNCH’: Dr. Charles Houston, a Burlington-based mountaineer, scientist, professor and medical doctor, describes his ascent of Mount Everest and how lofty elevations affect the human body. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon. Donations. Info, 863-4312. ‘TALKING TURKEY’: Doug Blodgett of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife explains the lifestyle and habits of the bird Ben Frankliln proposed as a national symbol. See calendar spotlight. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-2381. ‘LIFE ONBOARD’: Underwater archaeologist Adam Kane offers a virtual tour of Lake Champlain’s 19th-century, canal-boat shipwrecks. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. NONPROFITS & SOCIAL CHANGE: Robert Egger, founder of D.C. Central Kitchen and author of Begging for Change, ponders how to harness the collective power of the nonprofit sector. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4681. SLIDE LECTURE: Physics professor emeritus Bo Lawergren of CUNY, an expert on ancient musical instruments, talks about the arched harps and silver pipes found at Middle Eastern archaeological sites. Room 221, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. ALTERNATIVE HOME ENERGY: NRG Systems instrument designer and engineer Paul Kenyon presents info about his off-grid home in Bridport, which is powered by wind and photovoltaic cells. Bixby Memorial Free Library, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 877-2211. FAIR TRADE TALK: Paul Ralston of the Vermont Coffee Company joins UVM Learning Adventures tour organizer Gregory Dunkling to discuss commercial relationships with farmers and artisans in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Sur al Norte Store, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2922. ‘FRIENDRAISING TO FUNDRAISING’: Media mavens hear how to build human and electronic networks to support nonprofit and political organizations. Channel 17 Studio, Burlington, noon. $5 includes lunch. Info, 862-3966, ext. 16.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 15. WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. DADS’ PLAYGROUP: Fathers and their offspring bond through fun and games. Family Center, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8765. KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. ‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. BOOK LUST PIZZA CLUB: Teens scarf slices while digesting books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
sport VERMONT FROST HEAVES: The Green Mountain State’s new pro basketball team tips off in its inaugural in-state game against the Québec City Kebekwa, with a half time show by Bobbito Garcia of Project Playground. See calendar spotlight and food news, this issue. Municipal Auditorium, Barre, 7:05 p.m. $5-13. Info, 863-5966.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See November 15. DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488.
etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See November 15. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 15. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See November 15. CHARITY BINGO: See November 15. CIVIL WAR SITE SEARCH: See November 15, Irasburg Town Hall. WRCC PHONE-A-THON: See November 15. VERMONT CHESS CLUB: Pawn pushers strategize to better their games. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. BRIDGE CLUB: Partners shuffle cards and chat at the Godnick Senior Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-5756. QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one another’s companies. Ethan Allen Club, Burlington, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 655-3787. ‘LATE NIGHT SATURDAY’: Studio audience members pipe up at a double-taping of this local variety show featuring banjo master Gordon Stone, Vermont Teacher of the Year Katie Sullivan and the band Turkey Bouillon Mafia. WCAX Channel 3 Studio, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6401 or LNS@champlain.edu. DINNER PRESENTATION: Interested listeners learn the terminology, risk factors, diagnosis, staging and classification for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hampton Inn, Colchesster, registration 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 866-255-3583. OPEN COMPUTER WORKSHOPS: Techsavvy library staff assist patrons with onsite software and usage questions. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7217.
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SCALE MODELING GROUP: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature-construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765. JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM: The Middlebury College student group Incarceration in Question hosts four days of talks, film screenings and discussions on race, class and the death penalty. Various Middlebury College locations and times. Free. Info, 443-6674.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. GEORGE JONES: The man The New York Times calls “the greatest living country singer” croons tunes after an opening act by comedian Robert Hawkins. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $53-63. Info, 863-5966. PIANO QUINTET CONCERT: Taiwanese prodigy Pei Yao Wang performs works by Mozart, Schumann and Shostakovich with violinist and Vermont Youth Orchestra alum Soovin Kim and other musicians. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 443-6433. MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO: A mezzo-soprano and a seven-piece chamber ensemble whose members often attend southern Vermont’s premiere classical-music clinic perform works by Brahms, Mozart and Bartok. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $30. Info, 863-5966. BREAD & BONES: Guitarist Richard Ruane leads a familiar folk lineup including bassist Mitch Barron and vocalist Beth Duquette under a new band name. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. DAVID GRISMAN QUINTET: The mandolin master and 30-year advocate of acoustic music heads a bluegrass combo whose music incorporates jazz, Latin, gospel and swing. See music spotlight, page 12B. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $25-35. Info, 775-0903. NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE: Two original members of a band co-founded by Jerry Garcia add three accomplished musicians to create sweet country-rock harmonies. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $18 & $25. Info, 603-448-0400.
MONTEVERDI MONTHLY CONCERT: Budding virtuosi from the studios of the Monteverdi Music School perform classical selections at the T.W. Wood Gallery & Arts Center, Vermont College, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9000.
dance BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207. ARGENTINEAN TANGO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077. ILLSTYLE & PEACE PRODUCTIONS: A multicultural hip-hop troupe fuses acrobatic techniques with urban flavor. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $12. Info, 518-523-2512. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Lively music inspires movers to make rural rounds in clean, soft-soled shoes. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $7, free for beginners. Info, 899-2378. CONTRA DANCE: Caller Rachel Nevitt shouts steps to fiddle and guitar tunes by Eden Macadem-Somer and songsmith Larry Unger, who form the band Notorious. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 863-2199. FAMILY CONTRA DANCE: Folk-music fixtures Pete and Karen Sutherland lead the Lake Champlain Waldorf School’s contra-dance band while a caller directs dancers of all ages. Shelburne Town Hall, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $4-6, or $20 per family. Info, 985-2827.
drama ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See November 15. ‘THE NEGRO OF PETER THE GREAT’: See November 15. ‘THE NEXT STATE’: See November 15. ‘ANNIE’: See November 16. ‘CINDERS’: See November 16. ‘DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST’: See November 16. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See November 16. ‘ANTIGONE’: In French playwright Jean Anouilh’s 1944 version of Sophocles’ classical drama, a young woman defies a repressive government to uphold her slain brother’s right to a proper burial. Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $16. Info, 518-891-1854.
‘THE FROG BRIDE’: New York-based puppet artists present a musically enhanced take on a classic Russian fairy tale. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 457-3981. ‘THE SECOND CITY’: Chicago’s legendary comedic troupe offers cutting-edge improv at the Barre Opera House, 8 p.m. $10-28. Info, 476-8188. ‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’: In this family comedy offered by the Shelburne Players, married actors bemoan being stuck in second-rate repertory purgatory. Shelburne Town Center, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 985-0780. ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: In this Agatha Christie whodunnit, 10 strangers stranded on a remote island are murdered sequentially by someone in the group. Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $15. Info, 888-4507.
film ‘THE ILLUSIONIST’: Edward Norton stars as a mysterious stage magician who disrupts the plans of Vienna’s crown prince in this period drama. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. ‘THE FOREST FOR THE TREES’: This documentary offers a behind-thescenes look at an unlikely team of activists who join forces to battle the U.S. government. A discussion with filmmaker Bernadine Mills follows. Room 12, Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8906.
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words JIM ARNOSKY: The acclaimed naturalist and award-winning children’s book author and illustrator sketches and speaks about his work. Winooski Memorial Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6424. GREGORY MAGUIRE: The author of the Wizard of Oz plot-boiler and Broadway musical Wicked reads and signs copies of its new-to-paperback sequel, Son of a Witch. The Book Rack & Children’s Pages, Essex, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-2627. FRI.17 >> 24B 2x5-CrateEscapeToo111506.indd 1
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etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See November 15. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 15. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: November 15. CHARITY BINGO: See November 15. JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM: See November 16. TERTULIA LATINA: Latinoamericanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440. BOOK SALE: Story seekers page through bound bargains at a special one-nightonly clearance. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955. STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP: Participants learn to distinguish between three types of anxiety, and how to improve their physical and mental reactions to it. Discover Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations. Reservations and info, 951-5700.
CASINO NIGHT: Blackjack, roulette, poker and a wheel of fortune entertain risk-takers at a benefit for the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont. Elks Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. - midnight. $5. Info, 800-565-0972. INTRO SESSION: Potential grad students sample careers, programs and theoretical financial aid packages. Woodbury College, Montpelier, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0516. TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL: Door prizes augment meal-making demos, displays and tasty samples. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, doors 3 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 985-2400. PEER TRAINING PROGRAM: Vermont Kids Against Tobacco educates fifth- through eighth-graders about the dangers of cigarettes and chew. Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, call for times and cost. Info, www.gmppvt.org or 863-8451. STARGAZING PARTY: Weather permitting, families look up to fall constellations and catch some of the Leonid meteor shower with provided telescopes. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206. RAW FOOD WORKSHOP: Live-nutriment enthusiast and educator Linda Wooliever explains how to make a no-bake pumpkin pie from fresh ingredients. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7 p.m. $15. Registration and info, 223-8004, ext. 202.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. CHORAL CONCERT: The Middlebury College Chamber Singers raise their voices for works ranging from medieval to modern. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: Community musicians perform a dreamscape-themed concert of works by Schubert, Borodin, Elgar and Kalinnikov. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 877-6737. ELEVA CHAMBER PLAYERS: Central Vermont’s newest pro chamber ensemble debuts with compositions by Mozart and Tchaikovsky, plus Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.” Congregational Church, Waterbury, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 244-8354. DARTMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: A concert of two works written more than 200 years apart pairs Bach’s 1735 Concerto in C minor for Violin and Oboe with Shostakovich’s 1937 Symphony No. 5 in D minor. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. $18. Info, 603-646-2422. TERESA STORCH: This Boston-based folksinger strums personal, poignant melodies. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ACOUSTIC AFRICA TOUR: Malian superstar Habib Koité headlines a world-music intro that also includes South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela and Ivory Coast vocalist Dobet Gnahoré. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $24 & $29. Info, 603-448-0400. ELLIS PAUL: Mad River Unplugged presents the famed folk-pop acoustic balladeer. Boston-based singer songwriter Antje Duvekot opens the concert at the Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $20. Info, 496-8910. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH PORTRAYAL: Rip Jackson dresses in period costume to perform a concert of harpsichord and organ music by the Baroque-era composer, interspersed with narration about Bach’s life. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Rutland, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 775-4301.
CAPITAL CITY CONCERTS: Clarinetist Daniel Gilbert of the Cleveland Orchestra highlights Mozart and Brahms quintets for clarinet and strings in a concert with Vermont-based musicians. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $10-20. Info, 476-8188. HUNTINGTON VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHORUS: Small people with big voices sing out at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 864-8001. MARY WILSON: One of The Supremes sings Motown hits including “Where Did Our Love Go?” and “Stop in the Name of Love.” Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7 p.m. $19 & $24. Info, 775-0903.
dance CONTRA DANCE: See November 17, Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163. VERMONT STATE DANCE FESTIVAL: Teens from towns statewide participate in workshops, then stage a practiced performance for the public. Alumni Auditorium, Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 626-1356. BALLROOM LESSONS & DANCING: First timers learn to foxtrot and cha-cha, followed by an open-floor session set to ballroom, Latin and swing music. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 899-1870. LATIN CARNIVAL: Live music by Alejandro Torrens, Grupo Sabor and DJ Raul provides the right rhythms for fans of merengue, salsa, tango and bolero at this appetizer-and-cash-bar enhanced benefit. ECHO, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. 1 a.m. $16. Info, btwentertainment1@ verizon.net or 863-9400.
drama ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See November 15. ‘THE NEGRO OF PETER THE GREAT’: See November 15, 2 p.m. ‘THE NEXT STATE’: See November 15. ‘ANNIE’: See November 16, 7 & 2 p.m. ‘CINDERS’: See November 16. ‘DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST’: See November 16, 1 & 7 p.m. ‘THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER’: See November 16, 2 & 7:30 p.m. ‘ANTIGONE’: See November 17. ‘THE SECOND CITY’: See November 17. ‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’: See November 17, 2 & 8 p.m. ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: See November 17.
film ‘MEETING WITH A KILLER’: See November 15, Northern Stage, White River Junction, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ‘THE ILLUSIONIST’: See November 17. ‘THE FOREST FOR THE TREES’: See November 17, Black Sheep Books, Montpelier, 6;30 p.m. ‘SOPHIE SCHOLL — THE FINAL DAYS’: In a film based on historical records, director Marc Rothemund recreates the last six days of an idealistic young activist who was arrested, interrogated, tried and sentenced to death for dissention in Nazi Germany. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. ‘OFF THE GRID’: Skiers and snowboarders register for door prizes at a screening of Warren Miller’s extreme winter sports footage. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 6 & 9 p.m. $19-21. Info, 863-5966. Also at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 518-523-2512. ‘HAPPY FEET’ FUNDRAISER: A special screening of this penguin-centric film helps cover hospital costs for local 3-year-old transplant patient Joseph Krupski. Essex Cinemas, 9:30 a.m. $10. Info, www.friendsofjoseph.org or 878-7780. ‘GABRIELLE’: Based on Joseph Conrad’s short story “The Return,” this French film looks unflinchingly at the marital breakdown that overwhelms a middle-aged bourgeois couple. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
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Also, see exhibitions in Section A. HOLIDAY CRAFT & FINE ART SHOW: See November 16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FLEMING MUSEUM HOLIDAY SALE: See November 16, 1-5 p.m. LIFE DRAWING: Artists sketch a live model in various poses, using a medium of their choice. Bring materials to Studio STK, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. $10. Info, 657-3333. BATIK DEMO: Fashion designer Loraleh Harris demonstrates an Indonesian fabric art involving hot wax, dye and natural fibers. 180 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 373-5150. WOODWORKING SEMINAR: Would-be bowl turners learn how to use a lathe at the Community Woodworkers Shop, Colchester, 1-4 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-4201. CHINESE PAINTING DEMO: Watercolorist Rita Myers illustrates the basic brushstrokes necessary for this sumi-ink art form. Artists’ Mediums, Williston, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 879-1236.
words KATHERINE PATERSON: The awardwinning Barre author reads from and signs her new young adult novel Bread & Roses, Too, based on a 1912 mill-workers’ strike. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.
talks SCOTT RITTER: See November 17, Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, www.gmgf.org or 496-7556.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 15. ‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Youngsters take in their favorite tales at the Book Rack & Children’s Pages, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 872-2627. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
LIBRARY DOG LISTENERS: Budding book handlers in grades K-5 gain confidence by reading aloud to trained canines. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-6956. ‘DRUMS & CHANTS’: Kids get into the groove with African storytelling, dancing and musical instruments shared by Hafiz Shabazz, the director of Dartmouth’s World Music Percussion Ensemble. Alumni Hall, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. 11 a.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010. STORY HOUR: Tale-teller Marilyn McDowell features narratives for little pitchers ages 3 to 7. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘PLANT TO PANTRY’ WORKSHOP: Kids and their parents learn to pickle and preserve autumn’s harvest for the winter months. Shelburne Farms, ages 4 & 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; ages 6 and up, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $12 per parent/child pair. Registration and info, 985-8686. CATCHING POWDER: Author Anthony Coccia and illustrator Jenny McLaran read from their slopeside adventure story, Sancho the Snowboarder. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
sport VERMONT FROST HEAVES: See November 16, Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. The Frost Heaves charge the Silverbacks of Buffalo, New York. ROCHESTER HIKE: Outdoor enthusiasts trace a moderate, 6.6-mile route from Chittenden Brook Trail to the Long Trail and Brandon Gap, but the way will be more challenging if snowshoes become necessary. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 496-7650. TURKEY TROT: Random drawings for holiday birds, maple syrup and other prizes raise funds for area families at this 100-yard, 2-mile or 10-K run. Westford Elementary School, registration 9 a.m., run 10 a.m. $8. Info, 878-2902. ‘DOGS ACROSS AMERICA’: Iditarod hopefuls and hobbyists bring leashed pooches to promote canine-powered or -accompanied outdoor sports as part of a nationwide relay event. See story, this issue. Meet at the St. Albans trailhead of the Missisquoi Rail Trail, 9 a.m. Free. Info, www. dogsacrossamerica.org or 888-7733.
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etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See November 15. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 15. CHARITY BINGO: See November 15. JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM: See November 16. ‘NATURALIST’S CHOICE’: An on-site outdoor guide talks about the environmental impact of any one of these Vermont fauna: coyotes, bats, bears, loons, turkeys and moose. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 12:30 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. COMPUTER GREETING CARDS: Holiday mail-senders learn how to create social correspondence in Microsoft Word. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-11:45 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7217. FROG HOP: Bobby socks and DAs are optional for dancers moving to live music by The Doughboys at this silent-auction-augmented fundraiser for the Frog Hollow Craft School. Ripton Community House, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 388-3177. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AUCTION: Donors bid on donated items to support a Burlington-based home-away-from-home for sick children and their families. Ethan Allen Club, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4943. THANKSGIVING FARMERS’ MARKET: Forty-plus vendors offer locally produced products for the holidays, and root crops and other food donations find their way to hungry households. See food news, this issue. Montpelier High School Gym, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4360. YMCA FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT: Parents and kids work together to solve riddles related to people, places and things around the city, then snap a digital photo to prove they were there. Meet at the YMCA, Burlington, 3 p.m. $25 per family. Info, 862-9622. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Members of the Green Mountain Decorative Painters sell colorful crafts to raise money for local charities. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 660-2082. Sat.18 >> 26B
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. CHAMPLAIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: See November 18, 4 p.m. ELEVA CHAMBER PLAYERS: See November 18, Unitarian Church, Woodstock, 3 p.m. ADAM RUDOLPH & THE MOVING PICTURES QUARTET: World music improv master Rudolph leads an all-star cast of musicians in layering Middle Eastern, African and Asian motifs over grooving rhythms. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20. Info, 863-5966. VERMONT CHORAL UNION CONCERT: Vocalists harmonize with music by Palestrina, Mozart, Brahms and Saint-Saens, then host a handbell choir from St. James Church. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 3 p.m. $10. Info, 864-4934. ‘A CONCERT FOR THE KAWAI’: Faculty members of the Monteverdi Music School perform pieces by Bach, Brahms, Chopin and other composers to raise funds for a new grand piano. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 229-9000.
drama ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’: See November 17, 2 p.m.
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‘THE ILLUSIONIST’: See November 17. ‘OFF THE GRID’: See November 18, Burlington location only, 4 & 7 p.m. ‘SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE’: In this 1973 film set in the wake of the Spanish Civl War, two little girls in a small Castillian village resolve to find Boris Karloff’s tragic monster after seeing a screening of Frankenstein. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. HOLIDAY CRAFT & FINE ART SHOW: See November 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FLEMING MUSEUM HOLIDAY SALE: See November 16, 1-5 p.m.
words CROSS-CULTURAL POETRY: Burlington-based scribes Laban Hill, Philip Baruth, Tina Escaja and Major Jackson voice verses at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 15. FOLKTALE READING: Local author Laban Hill shares children’s stories from around the world. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
sport BURLINGTON BIKE PATH WALK: Fresh-air breathers stride northward to the Colchester bridge, then return, for a total of 10 miles. Meet at the Burlington Community Boathouse; call for time. Free. Info, 223-0918. STOWE PINNACLE: Hikers face a 1520foot elevation change in two miles on this steep-but-moderate outing. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 893-1266.
etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See November 15. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 15. CHARITY BINGO: See November 15, 2 & 7 p.m. JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM: See November 16. ‘NATURALIST’S CHOICE’: See November 18. WAGON RIDE WEEKEND: See November 18. FESTIVAL OF WREATHS: Spirited holiday hand-crafters create circular welcome symbols, roll beeswax candles, stamp wrapping paper and decorate gingerbread houses and cookies. VFW Hall, Hyde Park, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $1-15, depending on activity. Info, 888-9218, ext. 13. INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Clergy and worshippers from three area churches and a synagogue host a music-enhanced celebration to mark the upcoming holiday. All Saints Episcopal Church, South Burlington, 4 p.m. Free, please bring donations of nonperishable foods. Info, 862-4435. BURLINGTON BRIDAL SHOW: Nuptial planners peruse options, taste wedding-cake samples, discover dresses and register for prizes. Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6. Info, www.burlingtonvtbrid alshow.com or 459-2897. MULTIGENERATIONAL BRUNCH: Grandparents, parents and kids gather for a midday meal and puppet theater program. McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. $4 per person or $20 per family. Reservations and info, 658-3585.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. SAMBATUCADA! REHEARSAL: Percussive people pound out carnival rhythms at an open meeting of this Brazilian-style community drumming troupe. New members are welcome at the Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 343-7107. CLASSICAL CONCERT: Ukrainian violinist Yuri Mazurkevich joins Dartmouth’s pianist-in-residence Sally Pinkas for three Brahms sonatas. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $18. Info, 603-646-2422.
film ‘THE ILLUSIONIST’: See November 17.
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CINE SALON: Film collector Bruce Posner screens American and British biographs shot on 68mm between 1896 and 1904. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Reservations and info, 479-4127.
words ‘FROM PAGE TO SCREEN’ SERIES: Readers of Henry James’ Portrait of a Lady compare the book to a cinematic version they’ve already seen. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. CONTEMPORARY FICTION GROUP: Readers of Nicole Krauss’ novel The History of Love chronicle their levels of affection for its contents. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
talks RUSSIAN HISTORY SERIES: UVM history prof Denise Youngblood explains how Peter the Great’s personality helped him consolidate power. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 863-5980.
kids WATERBURY STORYTIME: See November 15, for children ages 2-3. MUSIC TIME: See November 16. SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 17, for babies and non-walkers. FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: A Jewishthemed playgroup for families of all backgrounds features intergenerational schmoozing and noshing. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 26.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See November 15, 10 a.m.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See November 15. FUNDAMENTALS OF ‘DIVERCITY’: Burlington residents examine racism, sexism, heterosexism, privilege and other issues in an examination of how communities change. Center for Community and Neighborhood, 2nd floor, 82 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 865-7516.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See November 15. CHESS GROUP: Beginner- and intermediate-level players strategize ways to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 652-7080. ‘MEMORY MONDAY’: Adults 55 and over take advantage of a free memory screening. Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, call for appointment. Free. Registration and info, 847-9488. WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Hands-on health nuts hear about non-pharmaceutical treatments for medical conditions. Family First Chiropractic, Cambridge, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-2260.
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ON WITH THE SHOW In May 1929, students at what was then Cathedral High School dressed up for a fundraising evening of vaudeville skits featuring cloche-hatted belles, sheiks of Araby and a banjo. Seventy-six annual shows later, Rice Memorial High’s “Stunt Nite” has become a community-wide event drawing alumni, parents and teens. To compete in the intramural contest, each class has 21 days to write 25-to-30-minute scenes and construct sets from scratch. Recent acts featured a tongue-in-cheek take on “American Idol” and a push-broom squad that took over a mock prom. Check out the camaraderie this Tuesday when kids take over the Flynn. ‘Stunt nite’
Tuesday, November 21, Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 4 & 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 863-5966. http://ricehs. org/riceweb/SN_web/index.html
GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2949. AMATEUR MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA: Community players of all abilities and levels of experience practice pieces and welcome new members. South Burlington High School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6. Info, 877-6962.
dance SWING DANCING: Open practice makes perfect for music-motivated swing dancers of all levels. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501.
drama ‘STUNT NITE’: Students from Rice Memorial High School offer acrobatics, illusions, songs and dances in an annual revue. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 4 & 8 p.m. $10-15. Info, 863-5966.
film ‘THE ILLUSIONIST’: See November 17. ‘THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP’: Director Michel Gondry portrays an insecure young man’s haphazard attempts to establish a connection with a female neighbor. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
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words BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Daily Planet, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2287. POETRY READING: Burlington-based versifier Ralph Culver reads from his work at the St. Albans Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2657. GALWAY KINNELL: The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reads from his latest book, Strong Is Your Hold. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 15. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 15. Toddlers take their turns with tales first, 9:10-9:30 a.m. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See November 15, 11 a.m.
SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 17, for walkers up to age 3. ‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: See November 17. LIBRARY DOG LISTENERS: See November 18, Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Kids soak up songs and interesting tales at Annie’s Book Stop, Rutland, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 775-6993.
sport COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Beginner to intermediate stretchers strike poses for spine alignment with instruction. Healing in Common Lobby, Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See November 15.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See November 15. CHARITY BINGO: See November 15. PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346. SPANISH POTLUCK: Español-speaking gourmets meet for food and conversation. All levels of ability are welcome. Call for Burlington location, 6:30 p.m. Free, bring ingredients or dishes to share. Info, 862-1930. MAPLE LEAF QUILTERS: Patchworkers convene for a talk about felting wool by Pittsford-based fiber artist Althea Bilodeau. Godnick Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 483-6895.
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Also, see clubdates in Section B. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See November 15. OPEN MIKE COFFEEHOUSE: See November 15.
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talks ‘PATRIOTISM IN AMERICA’: David Callahan, a co-founder of the public policy center Demos, discusses political conservatives’ usurpation of moral values. Burlington College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 15. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See November 15. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 15. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See November 15. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See November 15. HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: See November 15. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See November 15. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See November 15. FIRST-TIME PARENTS: See November 15.
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MEN seeking WoMEN INTROVERTED BY DEFAULT In an imperfect world, it seems so strange that many seek perfection. I think that it is the hurdles that show your true colors… I have been searching for a reason to do the things I do, and do the things I don’t. To be softer than expected, to work harder than required, and happier than a clam. turtle, 32, #102285 SINCE 1969 Wow, this is what it must be like to sell… cars??? Honestly, I never was big fan of sales. I am a take-it-or-leave-it kinda guy.... its always tuff to describe yourself but I am a good person who trys to be friendly to everyone I meet. Interest include movies and coffee. VTANGLER, 37, l, #102739 BARRE MAN FOR VERMONT WOMAN I am a person that likes to keep busy. For a long time I have kept busy with work but I would like to find a woman that I can spend time with. Someone that likes motorcycles, car shows, golf, walking would be great. But I am open to try new things also. magna001, 57, l, #102723
MARIUS-ULTRA-5X-SERIES. CARBONBASED, PULSE-ACTIVE. Just moved back from Cali. love going hiking with dogs and people alike. Wait, there is the problem–all my friends moved away who I grew up with. I need a hiking and exploring buddy with similar interests, possibly something further than friends but I am not one to jump into something like that. Patience is key. M_ ultra5x, 26, l, #102697 EVOLVING As I evolve I am finding that my passion for life, love, and happiness intesifies. I love to travel and go to places where the tourists don’t go... I love to be in the outdoors /indoors... I read, build, recreate spaces... I love intimate, romantic, passionate moments... and dance to music that moves me...I am looking for someone special... namseira, 50, l, #102608 FOREVER YOUNG ok here it is, I’am not very good at this but my friends think I am too giving of myself and caring which has been taken advantage of. I am looking for a mate to share and share life with. It should be a two-way relationship not one way. At least help me weed the garden or cut the lawn????? toocaring, 57, u, #102662 LOCAL MAN RECENTLY ISOLATED I’m a Vermonter, born and raised. I’ve recently moved out of Burlington only to realize there are no women out here! I’m athletic, musical, intelligent and honest. I’ve been told that I am quite handsome with blue-green eyes and thick black hair and nicely tanned skin. I’m looking for a woman who shares similar interests both intellectually and physically. MtnMan, 23, l, #102640 FIVE WORDS? THAT’S NOT ENOUGH. I’m no freak (well maybe a little), so give a call. newbie1canuby, 42, u, l, #102607 NICE GUY WITH SAVAGE WIT I am pretty busy with work and kids. I enjoy lively conversation, stories,lots of laughter. Reading. Playing, with kids or without. Baseball. Quiet forests, splashing in lakes, snowball fights, card games. Making people laugh. Sensitive, reflective, curious, compassionate, funny, intelligent people. I’m smart, well-educated, appreciative of the depth, diversity and richness of life...and I also can be an unthinking idiot. Palhaco, 50, l, #102599 OPTIMISM AND LOVE TO SPARE At my age, I just would like to meet a like minded woman to share good and bad times with. I would love to meet a woman who could be as passionate about life as I am. I have spent a lot of time making myself the best person I can. I’m just looking for a decent, smart, attractive, funny and eclectic woman. GentleMan, 51, l, #102603 HARLEY DUDE LOOKING FOR PASSENGER I am looking for someone to spend time with. I will wine,dine you. Seriously looking for someone who likes riding Harleys, going to dinner and movies or just cuddling up at home with a bottle of fine wine. So come hang with me. ridefree, 43, u, #102572
HOPELESS ROMANTIC How do you sell yourself to someone in 60 words or less? Not really sure. But here is a try... I am a 35yo (December), single, Vermonter who is looking for something more in life. For fun I am a traveller, shopper, cook, hiker, boardwalk walking, stay at home cuddled up, movie watching, book reading, regular kind of guy. vtboi4m, 34, #102625 JUST YOUR AVERAGE GUY Ok, Let’s be upfront and honest. I am a married man that is bi but never really acts upon it. I would like to meet another in shape straight acting guy that would like to hang out a bit and enjoy some benefits of man to man contact. Safe and discreet is of the utmost. Another married man? Justaguy, 41, #102643 HEADY READER DUDE My brilliant pitch...okay, here goes. I’m a guy with a dog and cat, job, car and friends. Best yet, 4 outta 5 doctors agree I’m sane (the 5th one didn’t really count anyway). Interests: books, art, music and life. I’d rather stay in all the time than go to a party, but I’ve thrown down a few shots. slanik, 28, #102398 LOOKING FOR FUN Fun, outgoing, honest, funny, caring person... joe05701, 32, l, #102333 GREAT LONG DREADS I am a 42 year old African American man (killer smile) trying to settle down with a professional (college educated) guy (40-45) who is into the good life, traveling (domestic and internation) and long conversations in person and by phone. I am not interested in causal dating or dating anyone older than 45. Only men interested in partnering need respond. Alpha1906, 42, l, #102262 MASCULINE GAY MAN SEEKING LTR Bearish guy seeking long-term-relationship/ boyfriend. Prefer younger, masculine guys; beards; laid-back self-confidence; intellect/ education, politically active, radical/countercultural guys. If you are preppy, like shopping, bars or clubs, or fit the stereotypical Burlington gay scene, you’re probably not for me. You should also live in Burlington or close enough to hang out on a regular basis. Looking for a long-term-relationship, not casual hook-ups. Jim, 37, l, #102256 NICE GUY SEEKS SAME GWM widowed after 27 year parnership seeks nice guy for dating with LTR in mind. I am 65, 6’1”, 170, br/br, in shape. Sane, open, with many interests. Travel possible and I can entertain at my NYS home. I liked being in a monogamous partnership and seek another.I do not take myself too seriously. I’d look out for you, too. Gordon, 65, u, #102095 SEXY, SMART & FUN! Hey Guys! I am a honest, out spoken kinda guy. I live right downtown Burlington, and work out in Shelburne. I am interested in someone with the same interests as I. Like to have fun on the weekends, but serious during the week. If you think you may have some of the same interest, hit me up. Later. Shorty26VT, 26, l, #102015
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i SPY... FRIDAY 10TH, PEARL & S. WINOOSKI My sincere apologies to the bicyclist who ran into the back of my car around 9 a.m. this morning. Legally, I had to stop for that ambling pedestrian, but I still feel terrible! I know what it’s like to ride in Burlington, myself resigned only to the bike paths... When: Friday, November 10, 2006. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900715 MADE IN CHINA I spied you playing basketball in the pool. Telling me about the things I do that make you smile. I support you. I make you feel equal. I took your headache away. 5 and 1/2 hours of 1 + 1 = 1 I even bought my own picture frame. Tell me it didn’t work. I know what you need now. When: Thursday, November 9, 2006. Where: Botanical Gardens. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900714 MOM WILL STILL LOVE ME I spied you as you told me, He doesn’t keep promises, make me feel alive, listen to me. I know I did. What happened? Can you just give it all back? Don’t tell me it is what it is. “Great job last night Candyman.” I want to hear that every morning. You are my Sunshine, my only sunshine. Your eddie. When: Thursday, November 9, 2006. Where: Behind a glass of Reisling. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900713 POST-ELECTION GLEE AT PRICECHOPPER CHECKOUT My daughter was wearing a Bernie T-Shirt, and we were both gleeful about the election. We talked about Japan. You seem like someone I’d really like to know, but I wasn’t quite reckless enough to ask for a phone number, so I left with my groceries. I’ve regretted it ever since. When: Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Where: Checkout Line @ Price Chopper. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900712 LUDACRIS WANTS TO GIVE HIS Opinions to Lauren. It’s song 11 on his CD Back for the First Time. And to Zac...you can’t turn one of these into a housewife. They don’t act right. When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: downtown mall. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900711 JOHN, GREG BROWN ON 11/3 So I know your first name. You were supposed to be standing but you sat next to me. It was hard to talk but I really wanted to. You asked me if I wanted something from the bar and I said “no”. What was I thinking?! Ask me again.... When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900708 CALIFORNIA HERE YOU COME So you just found out you’re leaving, I’m happy for you, but I don’t want you to go. Wish I had got to spend more time with you, but I’m happy for the time that I got. You’re an amazing person. I might even get on a plane for you. When: Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Where: VT/NY. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900707 ESPRESSO-CHUGGING NORDIE You said you’ve never had an I Spy, so here one is! I spy with my little eye someone with hair good for rumpling, a vast knowledge of mixed drinks, and jeans that look great in Sepia. Later gramps. When: Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Where: Carol’s Hungry Mind. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900706 HOT CONSTRUCTION WORKER AT UVM Shorter guy, buzzcut, spider tattoo on your neck. Are you single? When: Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Where: UVM. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900705 OGE RETAIL THERAPY... It’s official, my team of doctors has approved treatment inclusive of spending way too much money in your store. Oh, and you, with the glasses, you know the other place I spend way too much time and money, which means we share addictions. Thanks for helping me feel not so alone in mine!! When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: Along the shores of the big muddy.... You: Woman. Me: Man. #900704
CHAMPLAIN FARMS JERICHO RD. ESSEX. S. you are so beautiful... Are you single? Interested in a date? I deliver Wednesday morning from Pinestate Trading. Me: light brown hair, black sweatshirt and crazy for you... When: Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Where: Champlain Farms. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #900703 BOOK READING GODDESS @ RED SQUARE Drop dead gorgeous server at Red Square, Tuesday 11/8, around 11 p.m. I was with a bunch of rowdy guys, you brought me water and I asked you what book you were reading. You said something about an English teacher in Europe. How about java or lunch and we can talk books and more. When: Tuesday, November 7, 2006. Where: Red Square. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900702 LAUGHING NURSES:) Cute nurses sitting next to me—made me melt. Want to say “hi” again. When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: Cody’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900701 GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN I spied you in my class, in Montreal, driving the Jetta thru the Notch, while I sang to you, as we danced. I spied the sun in your eyes once upon a time. Don’t you know little fool, you never can win. I don’t want Frankie to be right. I’ll be your friend, I want to be your Eddie, again. When: Monday, September 18, 2006. Where: In Class. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900700 HOME DEPOT MAN OF HARDWARE Beautiful Sunday before noon, 11/06. Me: woman, long, brown winter coat, dressed in low clothes, ready to paint kitchen, 5’5, short red hair, glasses. I held the image in my mind for long while, man, 6’, glasses, curly dark hair, huggable teddy bear, dressed in dark clothes. Couldn’t believe my eyes, looked around again, you are missed! When: Monday, November 6, 2006. Where: Home Depot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900698 EDSON HILL MANOR, STOWE I was at a wedding you coordinated, and I see you drive through Stowe a lot...you were too busy to even breathe that day, I felt bad. The salmon was good, but the service was better, those blue eyes are mesmerizing. Wanna grab a beer sometime, this time I’ll serve you?! When: Thursday, September 28, 2006. Where: Edson Hill Manor. You: Man. Me: Man. #900697 HIGHER GROUND 11/3 We sat next to each other. I think that we were flirting. I should have gone up to the bar with you. When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900696 JUST BY CHANCE Does the sexy little purse fashioning kitten that accompanied me Sunday evening for dinner read the I Spys? If so... you really should know your delightful feminine presence made our Sunday afternoon playfully enjoyable. How about Ani DiFranco at the Flynn Monday night? When: Sunday, November 5, 2006. Where: Three Tomatoes. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900695 MY SISTER EILEEN Saw you at East Montpelier high school play - I was the gray bearded dude. You were that cute guy. I knew Mrs. Apopolis and said “hi” to her. Was that eye contact meaningful? Dinner? When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: East Montpelier. You: Man. Me: Man. u #900694 TRUCKER FROM BURLINGTON Talked briefly in Waterbury on a sun ny afternoon. You offered 4 to me check out your truck. I declined, timing was bad, you said maybe next time. I hope so, you mentioned the candle on the hill. When: Sunday, November 5, 2006. Where: Waterbury. You: Man. Me: Man. u #900693 LEUNIG’S SATURDAY NIGHT At the bar at Leunig’s on Saturday night, across from each other, all beautiful smiles and eyes, even out the door! Closer please.... When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: Leunig’s cafe. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900692
A MONTHLONG TEST I may not know you well but what I DO know.. it’s good. From this point on, no hesitation in telling it how it is. You’re not going to leave, neither am I. Werd. When: Sunday, November 5, 2006. Where: on my couch watching football. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900691 CHAMPLAIN FARMS HOTTIE I saw you work behind the counter Friday, 11/03, and I must say that you were really good looking. I don’t know if you are married but if you are there is always room for a side project or two!! Your dark red work shirt and your light red hair and beard were such a turn on. When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: Champlain Farms Essex. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900690 SM GOES TO THE DOGS You and little one were struggling to give your lab a drink. I should have lent you Jake’s bowl but was too shy. So shy, I SPY has removed your posting before I could reply. Still want to walk the dogs? When: Sunday, September 17, 2006. Where: Shelburne Museum. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900689 YET ANOTHER CITY MARKET SIGHTING For months you were friendly to me as I tried to overcome the barrier between customer and employee. You were finishing your first year of college, I was finishing my last. I last saw you in May. I’m visiting Burlington soon, care to meet up? When: Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900687 “GIRL”INGTON To the Manchester musician who chatted with me while I waited for my blind date: I almost wish he hadn’t shown after all. You were better company. Thanks for being astonished at my “predicament” — it was somewhat affirming. Good luck in Bloomington or wherever you wind up. When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: Sakura. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900686 EVERYTHING A BAD WOLF WANTS Hey there Little Red Riding Hood, you sure are looking good. You’re everything a big bad wolf could want. What big eyes you have, the kind of eyes that drive wolves mad... What full lips you have. They’re sure to lure someone bad. How about you give this big, bad wolf a chance? When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: Halloween party, Maple Street. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900685 NICE STRIDE 1:20, Saturday, 11/04, Burlington bike path @ North Beach. You: Tall, long, blonde hair, running north. Me: Black hat, yellow jacket, passed you going the other way. Turned to try to catch up but you were gone. Looking for a running mate? When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: Burlington bike path. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900684 COOKIE FAN AT COCHRAN SALE I spy the hot guy who helped me hide my board and boots at the Ski Sale. I brought you a cookie for your help; you said they always worked with you. So did it? I wanted to give you my number but you were busy. I’m still looking for someone to help me learn, interested? When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: Cochran Ski Sale. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900683 HPVL Saw you in the HPVL. You smiled at me as you were checking out the Soul Thief, you had an Iowa jump suit on. Can I jump you... When: Saturday, November 4, 2006. Where: Lamphere Library. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900682 ALCHEMY ON DEAD END STREET I spy from across the biggest pond the girl of my dreams. Hidden for so long, connected now. The dusty roads are calling, and the back of my bike is ready for you. Counting the days until you’re here with me, enjoying every bit of the chaos. When: Friday, October 27, 2006. Where: BTV departures. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900681 SCORPIO SIGHTING! I spy two Scorpios with birthday tattoos bearing naughty gifts as Scorpios are wont to do. May the next year bring you much pleasure and less pain (unless you’re asking for it...). Happy Birthday! When: Thursday, November 2, 2006. Where: In my apartment, being my roomies. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900680
ANYONE DRIVING SOUTH IN DECEMBER? I’m moving to Georgia right after Christmas and wanted to know if anyone is headed that way? I’m willing to pay my share of the way and I will be traveling light. I will be going to Atlanta area.....I’m very fun and laid back and have a great personality.... ;-) When: Friday, November 3, 2006. Where: I’m a female. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900678 LUV SEEIN YA MONDAY MORNINGS Burlington.....7:30-8 a.m. at P. office. Me: Woman, you man who’s employed here. You are very attractive! Single? Wonder if you feel the same about me? I realize at this time we are not able to pursure one another because of the circumstance......but soon enough...... if ya know what I mean... wink! I so enjoyed standing behind you that morning at D.& D. When: Monday, October 30, 2006. Where: Burlington at P. office. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900677 PASSION PARTY My friend introduced ourselves to you, your name is Kerri. I sat next to you at the party and wanted to talk more, you left too soon. You are very cute with a great smile.... wanna get a drink sometime? When: Thursday, November 2, 2006. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900676 GLOVER CANDY EATER Did I see you eating Halloween candy at the wheel of your truck outside Currier’s? Yes I did. You made my day and cost me gas money... When: Thursday, November 2, 2006. Where: Glover. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900675 KALYPSO2212 I swear I’m not cheap, but I do work at a nonprofit. I don’t make enough money to be able to justify spending $15 to email you. I guess what I’m saying is, if you do...go for it. If not I Spy me back and I’ll make it happen. readingissexy. When: Thursday, November 2, 2006. Where: two 2 tango. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900674 CITY MARKET HIPPIE GOD Saw you in the parking lot at City Market. Tall long light haired bearded hippie God with adorable dog and Blue VW. Hoping to see you there soon. Let’s party? When: Saturday, October 21, 2006. Where: City Market. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900673 YOU HAD ME AT KARAOKE... I saw you in the bathroom at karaoke night where a friend introduced us...and then ran into you in the same place the next week. I finally made a move and it was the best decision I’ve ever made (and I’ve been happy as a little clam ever since!). Thank you for five wonderful months. When: Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Where: Kareoke night at a bar. You: Woman. Me: Woman. u #900672 A WONDERFUL LIFE. Marc, I know we didn’t have much, but I thought we could trust. Did you hurt me first so you wouldn’t be the one to get hurt? I still expect great things of you and am wishing for you to believe in yourself. I hope you have a wonderful life. B When: Monday, October 30, 2006. Where: my house. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900671 PIZZAGALLI AT IBM I’ve seen you around the office. Tall blond with a buzz cut, sooo amazingly handsome, didn’t see a ring. Are you single? Fingers crossed. When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: work. You: Man. Me: Man. #900670 WHITE GLOVES AND CARDBOARD STAND-UPS Dolly Summerbottom and Barry Manilow, I spied you two sweethearts walking down lovers lane last night. Barry was sarinading you with his intoxicating lyrics, and you, Dolly, fluttering your eyelashes as you held his hand in your white glove. To be in love, and to have such great shoes! I look forward to hearing more Brautigan soon, missing your company! When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Nowhere near Edge City. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900669 QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS? I spy a good-looking eco ag major who’s fast approaching the big 2-5. You haven’t wasted your life! Let me buy you a birthday beer and show you. When: Wednesday, November 1, 2006. Where: rose street. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900668
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SAILOR AT WHAT ALES I spied you at around a table 10/29 at What Ales. You were wearing a perfectly fitting sailor costume. I was standing with my friends not far from you wearing a short army girl costume. We exchanged glances a few times, but I was too shy to say hi. If you are available, let me make up for that mistake. When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: What Ales You. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900667 MINNIE MOUSE AT BERLIN SHAWS I spied a beautiful “Minnie Mouse” cashier around 9:30 on Halloween night. We joked about how your costume should have been a store manager. When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: Berlin Shaws. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900666 JOSH AT JOLLYS Hey I saw you holloween night and I had to work all night with the caption. You were looking really cute with your short black shirt! Maybe we could have a miller together sometime? I think you are cute! I love your art with the toilet paper too! When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: Jollys shelburne road. You: Man. Me: Man. #900665 MOTTYSKI EMAIL PLEASE So Flirting is nice but I can do nothing back. Please email me, then we can chat, would be cool. When: Wednesday, November 1, 2006. Where: this site. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900664 SKI108 Hi - Please get in touch with me. I sent a letter to 7D for you, through snail mail, then changed my mind, and now wish you could’ve received it! Sorry...I’ll explain why if you can connect with me through this I Spy. I am interested in meeting you! I think we have a lot in common! When: Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Where: 7D Two 2 Tango. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900663 OH ATLANTA! It was a dimly lit room. There was a bubblegum incident... Call me when you want me. When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: In that room. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900662 YOU GET MY VOTE! I saw you smiling on the side of the road waving on my way to work. You: in sexy blue Welch for Congress shirt. Me: In pirate costume. Arrrrrgh! Would love to learn more about politics from you and what’s under all those warm layers. When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: Shelburne Road. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900661 OH SEXY CLASSICS MAJOR... My dear sweet Irish lass who drinks like a sailor and swears like one too: I hope the suburbs aren’t bumming you out too much. I miss your glorious charm and biting wit, and look forward to the copious amounts of no pants parties that I hope await my return!!!!!!!! When: Tuesday, October 31, 2006. Where: dunkin donuts. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900660 ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID... Saw you at a Halloween party, sexy purple dress, circa 1982. I believe you were “always a bridemaid, never a bride” I wish to make you my bride. Catch me with your net, if you can. When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: Flubberbusters. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900659 PRETTY EYES AT PURE POP You were browsing at Pure Pop and caught my eye. Nose ring, dark hair, warm smile. I wish i said hello to you before i walked out the door. You have beautiful eyes. When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: Pure Pop. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900658 STOLEN J. L. STEEL JACKET Hey jacket thief. You stole my unique, grey jacket with J. L. Steel stenciled on the back from the O.P. Friday night (along with all my keys and dark brown wool pendelton liner). That jacket was from my grandfather who worked the steel mills before he died. Please return to the O.P. and no questions asked. When: Friday, October 27, 2006. Where: the O.P. (Other Place) on North Winooski. You: Man. Me: Man. #900657 HOLLY THE HALLOWEEN NURSE Holly the Halloween Nurse. Will you pose for my paintbrush? When: Saturday, October 28, 2006. Where: a party. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #900656 BEST ROOMIE EVER! Sweet NH girl living in Winooski thanks for being the ear I can talk to. Always there with the tissues when I need them.Your rock my sock darlin’! When: Monday, October 30, 2006. Where: Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900655
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Your Gracious Guide to Love & Lust! I’ve been with my boyfriend for a little over a year, and we just moved in together. I’m looking forward to spending the holidays with him, except for one thing. When we visit his parents in Connecticut, as we will do for Thanksgiving, they do not allow us to sleep in the same bed. When I visit their home I feel like a child, or worse, some sort of whore who is trying to corrupt their son. I want to be respectful, but I think their archaic rule is ridiculous! The most frustrating part is that my boyfriend won’t stand up to his parents. I think he should tell his mother and father that we’re both 22-year-old adults who are capable of controlling ourselves while we’re under their roof, but he’s a chicken and refuses to address the subject with them. Before the holidays get here, could you please offer us some advice? Thanks, Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth, ’Tis the season. I just love the holidays — too much face time with family, beckoning our buried emotional issues to come screaming to the surface over turkey and pumpkin pie. Pour me another eggnog! Listen, it’s silly for you not to be allowed to sleep in the same bed as your man, but the bottom line is: It’s their house. If your boyfriend’s parents say you’re not sleeping together under their roof, you don’t have much recourse. I suppose you could calmly and politely bring up the issue in conversation; maybe they would offer you some insight into their old-fashioned standards, at which point you could assure them that you’re an absolute angel who would never defile their son in his childhood bedroom. But, it would be more effective this Thanksgiving to charm the pants off his parents. It sounds like you’re serious about this guy, so wouldn’t it be better to keep in the family’s good graces? If you’re still miffed about the situation, stay in a hotel. By securing your own accommodations, you are respecting his parents’ boundaries but also sending a message that you are adults who can make your own decisions.
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DANCE MASTERCLASS AT THE FLYNN! For adults and teens, Tuesday, December 5, 6-7:30 p.m. $20. MainStage, Flynn Center, Burlington. Info, flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, 802-6524548, ext. 4, or visit www.flynn center.org. Discover how acclaimed dance company Pilobolus create their magical works in this workshop conducted by a company member. Examining the choreographic process through structured sequences, participants learn about partnering principles, improvisational skills, and group collaboration. Workshop is designed to meet participants at all levels of skill and experience. Pilobolus will perform on the Flynn MainStage, Wednesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: Nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Mondays, Wednesdays (walk-in on Wednesdays only at 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (children’s lessons, preregistration required). Argentinean Tango every Friday, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. Social dancing with DJ Raul, once a month, call for date. Monthly membership, $40 or $65, $12 for individual classes, $5 for socials. 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info, contact Victoria, 598-1077 or info@salsalina.com. No dance experience or partner necessary, just the desire to have fun! You can drop in at any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! DISCOVER THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AT THE FLYNN!: Saturday, December 2; 12:30-3 p.m. $30. Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington. Info, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, 802-6524548, ext. 4, or www.flynncenter. org. Workshop participants will explore body and movement from an anatomical perspective, learning how the musculoskeletal structure and nervous and respiratory systems affect strength, sensitivity, and freedom of movement, while taking the underlying principles of the Alexander Technique into action—incorporating breath and speech. This workshop is useful to
dancers, actors, and musicians as well as others. Participants in Session II should have taken October’s Session I or have some previous experience with the technique. For adults, older teens welcome with permission. HAITIAN VODU DANCE AND DRUM CLASSES WITH JOHNNY SCOVEL: Thursday, November 16. Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Drum class, 9-10:30 a.m. Dance class 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $15 each. Friday, November 17, Burlington, Memorial Auditorium Loft. Dance class 5:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Private classes available. Info, 802-598-1212 or 802-985-3665. Johnny Scovel has more than twenty years of traditional drumming experience. His teaching style is dynamic, emotional and sincere, as he honors and values the integrity of the traditions and cultures about which he teaches. The passion and energy which he brings to drumming and dance make for a wonderful class experience! SWING DANCE LESSONS: Six weeks, two nights, two levels. (Beginners on Tuesdays, Levels 2 and 3 on Wednesdays). Tuesdays, December 5 - January 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Swing 1/Lindy Hop Basics, Beginning level; no experience required; includes free Vermont Swings practice session immediately following. Wednesdays, December 5 - January 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Swing 2C/ Mostly Swing Outs: Learn (or refine) a variety of Swing Outs, the heart of 8-count Lindy Hop. Level 2: must have mastered Swing 1 – or by permission. 7:45-8:45 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced Balboa, prerequisite: You must know Come Around, Send Out, Lollies, Cross-Overs. Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. $50 for six-week series, $40 for students and seniors. Info, 860-7501 or www.lindyvermont.com. No partner needed for any class! All classes are taught by Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl. We focus on having fun and learning technique that will allow you to dance with anyone, anywhere. (Please bring clean, non-marking shoes.)
design/build DESIGN, CARPENTRY, WOODWORKING AND ARCHITECTURAL CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL, WARREN: Urban Apartment Renovation, November 17-19. $415. Gain a solid understanding of the basics of designing within the limited parameters of multi-family dwellings. Powertools for Women, November 18-19. $275. Conquer your fears and discover the joys of using a variety of power tools in a safe, supportive environment. LowCost Renewable Energy Systems, December 3-8. $725. Learn about low-cost, low-tech, renewable energy options. Boxmaking,
December 9-10. $275. Design and build beautiful wooden boxes using woodworking skills that can also be applied to larger projects. Design/Build in the Dominican Republic, January 3-20. $1800. This 17-day class will lead design students through a dynamic, collaborative design/build process for an innovative community project in a unique tropical environment. Cabinets and Built-Ins, January 14-19. $725. Why pay a premium for commercial cabinets that look like everyone else’s when you can build your own unique ones for less and have fun doing it? Info, call 802-496-5545 or visit www. yestermorrow.org. Scholarships are available. All Yestermorrow courses are small, intensive and hands-on. Celebrating our 26th year! Just 45 minutes from Burlington.
drumming BURLINGTON TAIKO CLASSES FALL SESSION II: Kids Beginners’ Class, Tuesdays 4:30-5:20 p.m. Six-week session begins 10/31. $47. Kids Advanced Beginners’ Class, Mondays 3:15-4 p.m. Six-week session begins 10/30. $47. Adult Beginners’ Class, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Six-week session begins 10/31 $53. Adult Advanced Beginners’ Class, Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. Sixweek session begins 10/30. $48. All classes held at Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Adult walk-in price, $10 per class. Info, 802-658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko. org or visit www.burlingtontaiko. org. Walk-ins welcome! Gift certificates available! FALL HAND DRUMMING CLASSES: Beginners’ Conga Class, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:50. Threeweek session begins 10/25. $30. Two-week session begins 11/29. $20. Walk-in price, $12. Beginners’ Djembe Class: Wednesdays, Six-week session begins 9/13. $60. Three-week session begins 10/25. $30. Two-week session begins 11/29. $20. Walk-in price, $12. Classes held at Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Info, 802-658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko. org or visit www.burlingtontaiko. org. Walk-ins welcome! Gift certificates available! RICHMOND FALL SESSION II TAIKO CLASSES: Kids and Parents Beginners’ Class, Thursdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Six-week session begins 11/02. $95/pair. Adult Beginners’ Class, Thursdays, 6:30-7:20 p.m. Six-week session begins 11/02. $59. Paid preregistration is required, and there is a 10-person minimum for each class. Classes held at Richmond Free Library Community Meeting Room. Info, 802-658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko.org or visit www.burlingtontaiko.org. Gift certificates available!
family FAMILY ART BREAK: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 18. $10 session for unaccompanied child or parent and child. Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648 or www.shelburneartcenter.org. Each week we’ll serve up a new clay project such as using the slab roller and making coil pots. Drop in for an hour or stay for the whole time—a wonderful way to spend time together and expand your creativity whether you’re 5 or 50. Children age 6 and younger must bring a parent or other adult. Kids older than 6 may attend on their own.
gardening 2007 MASTER GARDENER BASIC COURSE: Tuesdays, beginning February 6 – May 8, 6:15–9:15 p.m. Offered statewide. $325 includes tuition and all materials. Info, call 656-9562 or visit www. uvm.edu/mastergardener. This UVM Extension course covers the basics of Home Horticulture. Instructors are UVM faculty and Vermont professionals. Topics include: Botany, Perennials and Annuals, Landscape Design, Vegetables, Lawns, Entomology, Plant Diseases, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control, and Becoming a Master Gardener.
health SHY-NO-MORE PROGRAM: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Center for Anxiety Disorders. $25 per group. Info, 802-865-3450 ext. 354 or email shynomoreprogram@yahoo. com. You can overcome shyness! Free workshop, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at the Center for Anxiety Disorders, 112 Lake Street, Burlington.
herb BATHS: SOUND & SCENT: Tuesday, November 28, 6:30-8 p.m. $10. Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal Street, Winooski. Info, 802-865-HERB. Fragrant baths have been enjoyed for centuries for their healing and purifying properties, now we are adding the herbal factor. Bath fizzies are effervescent little balls filled with scent and sound promoting cleanliness and fun. For a quieter bath you’ll make your own bath salts with all natural ingredients, including powdered herbs. Angela has made hundreds of theses delights & will share the tricks-of-the-trade with you. HERBAL BEVERAGES: Monday, November 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15. Purple Shutter Herbs, 7 West Canal Street, Winooski. Info, 802-865HERB. What a wonderful way to
rejoice in the holiday season, by imbibing delicious drinks! We’ll explore the tasteful world of herbal beverages by concocting some original recipes including exotic hot chocolate, elderflower fizz, mulling spice blend and a surprise herbal tea. Many more recipes will be provided and tasted. Come for a good time.
knitting BEGINNER KNITTING CIRCLE: November 16, 7:15-9 p.m. $18, materials included. Made Boutique & Gallery. Info, 802-651-0659, email info@madeboutique.com or visit http://www.madeboutique. com. In this beginner class, you will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. RSVP to reserve your spot.
language 123SPANISHNOW.COM: Hola! Bonjour! and Bom Dia! Spanish, French and Portuguese classes for adults and for kids! Located in Waitsfield, Montpelier and Burlington. Eight weeks starting in March. $130 (90 mins.). Info www.123spanishnow. com. Join us for language classes with native speakers. Classes are designed for beginner through advanced levels. Students will learn basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a fun and positive learning environment. Spanish is fun, sign up today! PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS?: Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Taught by Yves Compere, French native, 802-4966669.
matrial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, December 5, 5:30 p.m. Please watch a class before enrolling. Adult classes meet Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30 and 6:35-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. and Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Children’s classes, ages 7-12, meet on Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Muso Shinden Ryu laido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Saturdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Zazen (seated Zen meditation), Tuesdays, 8-8:45 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info, 802-9518900 or www.aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch Aikido classes. Gift certificates available. We now
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. have a children’s play space for training parents. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th degree black belt and Burlington’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor. BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, SNAKE STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: For an appointment to view a class, Saturday, 11 a.m., Wednesday, 7 p.m., call 802-8647902 or visit www.iptaichi.org. 100 Church Street, Burlington. The snake style is the original martial version of Yang Tai Chi and was taught only to family and disciples for five generations. The snake style develops flexibility of the spine, hips, and rib cartilage and stretches and strengthens the internal muscles of the hips, abdomen, thoracic ribs and deep layers of the back. The snake style uses core muscles to move from posture to posture in a rhythmic and seamless pattern, generating powerful jin energy for martial skill and power. The snake style uses suppleness and subtlety to overcome brute force. Robust health, deep relaxation, emotional harmony, touch sensitivity and intuitive power are the rewards of studying this masterful martial art. The snake style is taught by Bao Tak Fai (Bob Boyd), Disciple of the late Grandmaster Ip Tai Tak and sixth generation lineage teacher of the Yang style. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CENTER: Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Colchester. Free introductory class. Info, 8938893. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. One minute off I-89 at Exit 17. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. The “Punch Line” Boxing Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. First class free. Info, 660-4072 or visit www.bjjusa. com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial arts system based on leverage (provides a greater advantage and effect on a much larger opponent) and technique (fundamentals of dominant body position to use the technique to overcome size and strength). Brazilian JiuJitsu enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian JiuJitsu and Self-Defense classes (all levels), Boxing and NHB programs available. Brazilian Head Instructor with over 30 years of experience (5-Time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro), certified under Carlson Gracie. Positive and safe environment. Effective and easy-to-learn techniques that could save your life. Accept no imitations.
massage A WOMAN’S RETREAT: 5 hours of massage, yoga and lunch. Saturday, December 2 and 16, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $60. 35 King Street, Burlington. Info, lisalimoge@aol. com or 802-324-7074. No experience necessary. Deeply relaxing and rejuvenating... you will glow. HOT STONE MASSAGE WORKSHOP: Saturday, November 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $225. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 205 Dorset Street, So. Burlington. Info, 802-658-7715 or visit www. touchstonehealingarts.com. Learn how to incorporate hot stone massage into your practice, with specif-
ics on equipment, supplies, stone selection and care. You will learn how to use the stones and perform a 90-minute hot stone massage routine. You will also learn variations in stone technique that will enable you to individualize your treatments according to your style and your clients’ needs.
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: Monday through Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Burlington Shambhala Center. Info, 802-658-6795 or visit http://www.burlingtonshamb halactr.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. Meditation instruction available on Sunday mornings or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month, December 2, for meditation and discussions, 9-11:30 a.m.
music DISCOVER THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AT THE FLYNN!: Saturday, December 2, 12:30-3 p.m. $30. Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington. Info, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, 802652-4548, ext. 4, or www. flynncenter.org. Workshop participants will explore body and movement from an anatomical perspective, learning how the musculoskeletal structure and nervous and respiratory systems affect strength, sensitivity, and freedom of movement, while taking the underlying principles of the Alexander Technique into action—incorporating breath and speech. This workshop is useful to dancers, actors, and musicians as well as others. Participants in Session II should have taken October’s Session I or have some previous experience with the technique. For adults; older teens welcome with permission.
nature STEWARDSHIP OF THE URBAN LANDSCAPE (S.O.U.L): Mondays, beginning January 8 - May 5, 6-9 p.m. $50, includes tuition and all course materials. Six locations around the state through Vermont Interactive Television (VIT) Bennington, Brattleboro, St. Albans, Johnson, Williston and Randolph. Info, 802-223-2389 ext. 25 or visit http://www.uvm.edu/exten sion/soul/. This VT Tree Steward Training program combines technical information on tree biology, tree health, risk assessment and proper planting and maintenance with new communication, leadership and group process skills.
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ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS/EDUCATORS: Affordable, individual, Photoshop instruction in a working artist’s studio. Work with Frog Hollow artist John Churchman, a highly skilled master Photoshop artist who will guide you in translating your artistic ideas while expanding your personal Photoshop mastery/archival print making. Flexible scheduling available. Please call 899-2200.
POTTERY CLASSES: November 5 - January 20, evening, after school, morning. Schoolhouse Pottery, Moscow. $236 adults, $216 kid’s 9-week semester. Info, 802-253-1956 or email schoolhousepottery@yahoo.com. Come play with clay. All ages. All disciplines. Great fun, very creative, excellent community interaction! Call for details!
BOWL TURNING: Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members $200, nonmembers $225, materials $30. Shelburne Art Center. Info, 9853648 or www.shelburneartcenter. org. Here’s a chance to learn how to turn a bowl from green material or refine skills you may already have. This will be a hands-on workshop and will cover areas including: material selection and preparation; lathe safety, operation, and chucking techniques; bowl gouge use and sharpening; bowl design considerations; and finishing and drying techniques. The workshop requires no previous experience and because it is limited to no more than four participants there will be plenty of individualized attention. COMMUNITY WOODWORKERS SHOP: New classes: Building the Mill Creek Kayak, Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet making, call for info. Intro to Basic Woodworking, November 16 and 21 Basic Woodworking II, November 15. Router Class, November 20. 382 Hercules Drive, Suite 5, Colchester. Info, 802-655-4201 or stop by and take a tour. Web: http://mysite. verizon.net/stevensturgis/cwss.
pilates 123 PILATES: Newly opened Pilates studio in Colchester, convenient to North Burlington and Malletts Bay. Call, come in, say hello! Experience the benefits of gentle exercise in our warm and friendly studio. Personal attention in private and small group classes. Register today for a free introductory half-hour session. Beginners welcome. 49 Heineberg Dr., Colchester. Free parking too! Info, 802-863-3369, www.123pilates. com. Lucille L. Dyer is a Certified Movement Analyst and Pilates instructor with over 20 years of teaching dance, choreography, and fitness. She specializes in Pilates, gentle integrative movement, Bartenieff Fundamentals, and Laban based movement explorations. ABSOLUTE PILATES: Tone, stretch, strengthen, energize! Discover the power of the Pilates method of body conditioning and create a whole new body. Absolute Pilates offers equipment-based private sessions (free 1/2 hour intros available) and group mat classes in an attractive, welcoming locale. 12 Gregory Drive, Suite One, South Burlington. Info, please call Lynne at 802-310-2614 or email lynnemartens@ msn.com. Lynne was certified by the Pilates Studio, NYC, in March 2000 after 600 hours of rigorous instruction and testing by Pilates elder Romana Kryzanowska and master teacher Bob Liekens. Lynne also teaches in Burlington and at the University of Vermont. PILATES SPACE, A PLACE FOR INTELLIGENT MOVEMENT: Come experience our beautiful, lightfilled studio, expert teachers and welcoming atmosphere. We offer Pilates, Anusara-inspired Yoga, Physical Therapy and Gyrotonic to people of all ages and levels of fitness who want to look good, feel good, and experience the freedom of a healthy body. Conveniently located in Burlington at 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park). Want to learn more about Pilates? Call to sign up for a free introduction. We offer info sessions Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., or we can arrange a time to fit your schedule. Info, 802-863-9900 or visit www. pilatesspace.net. Member of the Pilates Method Alliance, an organization dedicated to establishing certification requirements and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals.
reiki REIKI: Please join me for a FREE Reiki Session on the first Saturday of every month. Ray of Light, The Alternative Wellness Center, 34 Pleasant Street, Morrisville. Info, email sukhada@mac.com or 802635-1728. Please contact me if you need directions and RSVP. Reiki encourages health and balance of body, mind and spirit. Dates to add to your calendar: December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, 2-5 p.m.
spirituality BRUNO GROENING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Wednesdays, November 15 and December 13, 6-8 p.m. Free. Fletcher Free Library. Info, 802-660-8971. Learn the practice of Spiritual Healing as taught by 20th-century healer Bruno Groening. Introduction to healing practice at 5:30. Group Healing Circle at 6 p.m. TIBETAN BUDDHIST TANTRIC TEACHINGS: Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche. Wednesday, November 22: Amitabha Empowerment: Buddha of Boundless Light, 7 p.m., $35. Thursday - Friday, November 23-24, Phowa Teachings: Transfering Consciousness at the Time of Death, $100. Saturday - Monday, November 25-27, Vajravarahi Empowerment and Teachings: Realizing the Feminine Embodiment of Wisdom and Bliss, $180. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, VT. Info, www.ddcv.com, ddcv@gmavt.net, 802-453-3431. All days except November 22, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. No one turned away for financial reasons. Scholarships available.
theater DISCOVER THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE AT THE FLYNN!: Saturday, December 2, 12:30-3 p.m. $30. Chase Dance Studio, Flynn Center, Burlington. Info, flynnarts@flynncenter.org, 802-6524548, ext. 4, or www.flynncenter. org. Workshop participants will explore body and movement from an anatomical perspective, learning how the musculoskeletal structure and nervous and respiratory systems affect strength, sensitivity, and freedom of movement, while taking the underlying principles of the Alexander Technique into action—incorporating breath and speech. This workshop is useful to dancers, actors, and musicians as well as others. Participants in Session II should have taken October’s Session I or have some previous experience with the technique. For adults, older teens welcome with permission.
yoga BRISTOL YOGA: Daily Astanga Yoga classes for all levels. Special workshops and classes for beginners, intermediate, series and meditation. Private individual and group classes available by appointment. Old High School, Bristol. $12 drop-in, $100 for ten classes, or $100 monthly pass. Info, 482-5547 or www. bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul. BURLINGTON YOGA: Daily classes offered 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. $12/hour, $14 for 90 minutes, $160 for unlimited monthly membership, $60 for a private lesson. Info, 658-9642 (yoga) or info@ burlingtonyoga.com. Beginner, Flow, Iyengar style, Kid’s, Kripalu, Kundalini, Men’s, Mid-life, Naam, Prenatal, Restorative. There is a powerful cumulative effect achieved by practicing postures in varied sequences. STHIRA SUKHAM ASANAM Sthira= steady; Sukham=comfort; Asanam= posture. Asana is a steady comfortable posture. “True asana is that in which the thought of Brahma flows effortlessly through the mind.” BKS Iyengar. EVOLUTION YOGA: Classes for all levels taught in vinyasa, anusara inspired and ashtanga traditions. Specialty classes offered weekly in prenatal, postnatal, fundamentals and restorative yoga. $13 drop-in, $120 10 class card. First class is free. Monday 6 pm class is “pay what you can.” Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn Street, Burlington. Info, 864-9642, evolutionvt.com. Yoga for a Healthy Back 6-week series begins January 16. Kids Yoga, ages 2 - 5, 10-week series begins January 17. Upcoming workshops: Infant Massage, Saturday, December 2, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Facing the Eye of the Tiger Intermediate/Advanced Anusara Practice, Saturday, December 9, 9
a.m. - noon. Partner Prenatal Yoga and Massage, Saturday, December 9, 1-4 p.m. Find a class that is right for your level of experience and feel the benefits of yoga. JOHNSON YOGA STUDIO: Fall schedule. $10 class. 36 School Street, Johnson. Info, 802-6352733 or visit http://www.vermont studiocenter.org/yoga.html. Johnson Yoga Studio offers classes in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Hatha Flow and Sivananda yoga. Sunday, December 10, Iyengar Workshop with Leigh Milne: Yoga for Skiers. Preregistration required. MATTHEW WALKER YOGA ARTS: Montpelier and Plainfield. Open to all levels, especially beginners! First class free! Mat, blankets, props provided . Montpelier Shambhala Center, 64 Main St. above Brooks Pharmacy. Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. $12/class. Mens‘ Yoga, Plainfield Community Center, 154 Main St., above Co-op, Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $10/class. Info, 802-793-2656, matthew.walker@goddard.edu. YOGA VERMONT: Daily dropin classes, open to all levels. Astanga, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Kripalu, Prenatal, Kids and Senior Classes. Register for our six-week sessions. Intro to Ashtanga Yoga, October 16-November 20, Mondays 7:30 p.m. Intro to Kripalu Yoga, November 6-December 11, Mondays 7:30 p.m. Yoga for Kids and Toddlers, October 30- December 4, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Yoga for Skiers and Riders, November 2 - December 14, Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Monthly Sunday Restorative Sessions, October 22, November 19. YVT 200 Hour Instructor Training begins October 20. Chace Mill, Burlington. $13 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Month pass $120. Info, 660-9718 or visit yogavermont.com. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors in three beautiful spacious studios on the Winooski River. Look for our new studio on Church Street (top floor of the Leunig’s building).
Antiques/ Collectibles 50-70,000 Baseball Cards 1980-2000, selling unseen for roughly .01 per card, first $650 takes all as is. 802-878-0093. Antique Child’s Sleigh Fill w/presents and decorate for the holidays! $100. Call Eileen at 802 324-3757. Bouncing 40 Horse Hedstrom Moonlight? 1960’s collector item or great toy for kids. Contact 4826632 or email quarkvt@yahoo. com. Glass Chess Set Elegant all-glass chess set. Pieces are frosted glass vs. clear glass, same as board. $15. Christmas is coming. Call Dana or Sayer, 802-229-4008.
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 buy this stuff Philco Radio w/Turntable 1940’s era wooden floor model. AM/FM. Worked when last plugged in about 3 years ago. Sold as is. Call 802-238-2744.
Appliances/ Tools/Parts 03 Kia Sedona Van Equipped w/ handicap accommodation, keyless entry and auto hatch opener. Excellent condition. 15 K mi. PRICE REDUCED $10.9 K OBO. Please call 802-482-6632. 215/70 -14 Winterforce studded tires. $100. Leave message, 877-3538. Black & Decker Workmate 200. Portable, folding work surface/vise. Sturdy and handy. $40. Dan 879-7086 in Essex Center. DROTT EXCAVAOR Wheeled excavator. 2 buckets newer diesel engine. Runs, digs’ great! Very good condition. Save $$$$$. Do your own sitework! $8750. Call 802849-6975 let ring. GAS Dryer Whirlpool gas dryer. Works well/good condition. Asking only $50/OBO. 899-2352. Good winter car 1985 Peugeot w/four studded snowtires. Asking $850. 802-563-6000. Hot Water Heater Reliance Electric 501, used 2 years, 56G. $100/OBO. 802-264-4878. Hot Water Heater Electric, 80 Gallons, 5 years old, $150. 496-9384 landscape trailer 12x6 trailer w/landscape rack. $1000/OBO. Call 485-5592. PENIS ENLARGEMENT FDA Approved medical vacuum pumps, Viagra, Testosterone, Cialis. Gain 1�-3� permanently. Free Brochures. 619-294-7777, http:// www.drjoelkaplan.com (AAN CAN) Snow Tires 4 Cooper WeatherMaster S/T2 studded snow tires. Used less than one season. Size 205/60R15. $200 OBO. Call 598-2121. Snow Tires 4 Nokian Hakkapeliitta, 2 studded snow tires. Used less than one season. Size 205/60R16 92T. $300 OBO. Call 598-2121. snow tires 4 B.F. Goodrich winter Slaloms P235/75R15, used one season, very good tread. 802-373-3075. Snow Tires (4) 205/55/R16 studded Bridgestone Winterforce tires. Good tread. $240/OBO. Call 802-522-5885. Snow Tires 185-65-R15 Four Cooper tires, good condition. Asking $100. Call 802-318-7119. Dishwasher Stand-Alone Great condition. Rolls on wheels, connects easily to sink and power outlet. $200. Middlebury pickup preferred, Burlington delivery possible. Call 802-698-5365.
Utility Cart-Rubbermaid 3tier heavy duty cart with 500lb. capacity. Trays measure 24�x36� and includes 5� casters. Good condition, perfect for garage, shop, or home. $100-OBO. Call 802-862-1984 Vigilant Model Wood Stove Vermont Castings Vigilant wood stove in excellent condition. Matte black. Fire screen incl. Refurbished models sell for $675 locally. Asking $550/OBO. Call 802-238-2744. Washer / Dryer Combo Unit EdgeStar Ventless 110V washer/ dryer combo unit, 2 months old, we are moving, asking $675 (paid $1050), hooks up to kitchen sink. Photos at www.sevendaysvt.com. Call 802-233-7816.
Clothing/ Jewelry Baby Bjorn front baby carrier, green. $15. 802-899-3441. Plus Size Wedding Gowns! 2 gorgeous plus-size wedding gowns. Size 16-20. One brand new, one gently worn. Make me an offer! Call Cindy at 434-4510 or email at aeterna1@yahoo.com.
Electronics CD-Rom Drives 2 drives: 1) 52X 2) CD-R/RW, $10 for both. Call 802-264-4878. Computer Cases ATA style w/ PSU, 2 cases, $20 for both. Call 802-264-4878. Speller Franklin Franklin Speaking Dictionary/Thesaurus, brand new in package. Please call 482-6632 or email quarkvt@ yahoo.com. Fuji Digital $120 obo Fujifilm FinePix A500 series. Great introduction camera. Only 3 mo. old. Will even incl. a XD picture card that holds roughly 30 pics. 718-751-6170. Gateway 17 Gateway TFT LCD screen 17�. Model: FDP1760, 1280x1024 pix resolution, .26mm dot pitch. Dual analog and DVI inputs. Plug & play. Energy Star compliant. 718-751-6170. Kenwood 100watt x channel Home stereo amp/receiver, 6 inputs, FM/AM. Call 802-296-1894. Great for music for only $75. LEGO NEW TRAIN SET Lego space station 6991 motor rail set brand new never opened, 568 pieces $105 OBO; perfect holiday gift; call 482-6632 or email: quarkvt@ yahoo.com PalmOne Palm Pilot Brand new, never used Palm Pilot by PalmOne. Incls. handheld, USB cable, power adapter, software installation CD and new 256MB memory card. $100. 802-373-6648. Server Case - 4U New w/PSU, key access to drives, $75/OBO. 802-264-4878.
XM2Go satellite radio Pioneer XM Airware Satellite Radio, XM2Go. New in box, never touched/ used. Comes with $55 gift card. Asking $120.
Furniture for Sale Pine end tables, $30/each. Side server, $195. 50s era sewing machine w/cabinet, $175. Set of pine louvered doors for 28� opening, $40. Call 862-5588. Great Furniture Deals Beautiful Maple dresser w/mirror & chest (6 drawers on each piece), $175/both. Futon bed w/two mattresses that converts to seat, $75. Free linens w/purchase. 2 upholstered chairs - barrel style, $25/ each. 802-864-4918.
Entertainment/ Tickets
Hardwood Bar Stools Four Hardwood bar stools w/backs and woven seats. Excellent condition. $55 for all four. 864-3212 before 8 p.m.
Dancer, solid gold exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette and fun-on-one shows or any time good friends get together. #1 for fun. 802-658-1464. New talent welcome.
HUTCH Sweat Cummings solid maple hutch. 64 long, 18.5 wide, 72� high. Very good condition. $250/OBO. Susan, 655-0696. Can be seen in Winooski.
DANCERS WANTED to perform at bachelor parties, birthdays and private parties. Work available. Make full-time money with parttime hours. No experience necessary. 802-862-1377.
Moving Everything Must Go We’re moving in 2007 and selling everything from furntiture to kitchenware. Please visit our website containing photos and descriptions at www.vermontmo vingsale.com or 304-6795.
Girls n’ guys gone wild Adult entertainment. Best prices. Quality performers. New talent welcome. Lots of work. 802-661-0066.
Office Cubicles - Haworth 17 6’ X 8’ cubicles (60� tall). Everything for $5000 or $400/each. The cubicles are used and in good to great condition. 802-878-3881.
Movies For Sale Lots of VHS movies incl. Original Star Trek Series, some still sealed. Call 802655-0295 for details.
Queen-Size Oak Headboard Pencil Post style. Excellent condition. Located in Essex Center. $15. Dan 879-7086.
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RUG/QUILTING FRAME Excellent condition, made in Brazil. Call 482-6632 or email quarkvt@yahoo.com.
Free Candle Drawing Enter my free weekly Gourmet Candle Drawing: www.ascentedflame.com/ freecandle.html. Check out my soy/veg gourmet candles, fundraising possibilities and business opportunities at www.ascentedflame.com.
Furniture BABY ITEMS FOR SALE HIGH CHAIR - Prima Papa. Removable cloth cover, three heights, reclines. Mint condition, $80. CHANGING TABLE - Large, wooden, includes pad. Excellent condition, $25. (802)425-2592. BABY ITEMS FOR SALE CHILDCARRIER BACKPACK - Kelty Kids. New, never used, $85. STROLLER - Graco, single. Great condition, $25. CRIB - Jenny Lind. Wooden. Good condition, $20. (802)425-2592. BABY ITEMS FOR SALE PLAYPEN - Century Pack-n-Play. Includes diaper changing attachment, carrying case, excellent condition, $45. SWING - Graco. Three speeds, reclines, toys attached. Great condition, $15. (802)425-2592. Bath/ shower chair Cushioned commode style; excellent condition, for h/c accommodation or post surgery. Never used. Call 482-6632 or quarkvt@yahoo.com Bookcase - Wooden Robust, 3 shelves, 45x12x46. $60. Call 802-264-4878. Child’s Armoire/Dresser 5 drawers + enclosed closet. 39wx17dx43h Blue with white door/ drawer fronts. Maple, well made, very good shape. $60. Dan 8797086, Essex Center. Emmaljunga Swedish stroller. $100. 802-899-3441. FURNISHINGS Retro-lounger, chandelier, wicker desk, new pastamaker, brand new novelty T-shirts, 40 XL and L, Harlequin dolls, large planters. 802-4826632 or email quarkvt@yahoo. com.
Wheelchairs Manual and power. Used very little, very good condition. Call 482-6632 or email quarkvt@yahoo.com.
Pets 2 Aquariums 55 gal w/stands Each aquarium is in very good condition and has a wooden stand with storage, plus hoods and lights. Each set $ 150 OBO. Call 802-238-2744 Birdcage Good condition. $50 or will sell for $20. 802-899-3441. Blue and Gold Macaw huge cage, wall climer, tons of toys, hanging gym, oak playgym. All accessories. $3000. Call Bj 802-868-4156. Children’s AP Saddle Buenos Aires made. Beautiful leatherchocolate brown. 15�. regular/ narrow tree. Excellent condition for older saddle - tree/billets/flocking good condition. No tears/rips. Fittings included. $200 OBO. 802-598-8727.
Mad River Canoe Divorce leaves me nowhere to store a wood gunneled, eggplant w/ wicker seat canoe. Letting it go for an absolute song. Incls. accoutrement. $350. 802-244-8132. Men’s Hockey Skates Brand: Elite, type: leather, size: 9. Rarely used. $50. 264-4878. R.E.D. Snowboard Helmet YM/L. Silver. 2006. Comfortable, warm, and durable. Removable goggle gasket. Rider controlled venting. No damage-excellent condition (in original package). $30. Call 267-973-5140.
Sports Equipment Canoe Paddles 2 paddles, rarely used, wooden, excellent cond. $120/each when new. $60/each. 264-4878. Gazelle Aerobic Glider Likenew condition. As popularized by instructor Tony Little. Retails for up to $200, yours for $75. Email evangl11@netzero.net.
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Rad Snowboard Stuff Men’s DC X Jacket XL 75$, (Beige) Anon Fig 0INE 3TREET "URLINGTON ment Goggles (Black, Brand New) $35, FYCPics Snowboard Movie “Thanks For Nothing� $20 Buy all together for $100. 1x2-062106_Computer_Repair.indd6/15/06 1 1:29:42 PM Skis for fellow skier girl Atomic bCarvX, 170 cm. Women’sspecific, shaped, all-mountain ski. I would use ‘em, but I didn’t grow as tall as I’d hoped. $50. Call Dana, 802-229-4008. SMUGGS YOUTH SEASONS PASS SAVE $144 ! Gift certificate for Smuggs 06/07 youth seasons pass, ages 13 - 18. Fully transferrable. Asking $300 ($444 value!!!) Great holiday gift. 802-879-1146 nowboard+Bindings & Boots M/F, beginner-intermediate, 150 cm. Mint condition, used only 3 times. Handmade in Austria. SnowPro Step-In-Bindings, incl. boots size 8 (but fits up to 9). $149. 802-999-7471. Stamina 890 Air Bike Stationary air-bike w/adjustable resistance level and alternative handlebars allows for comfortable in-home aerobic workout. Yours for $75. Email Evangl11@netzero.net. Torso Track 2 Abdominal and upper-body workout device in excellent condition. Retails for over $100, yours for $50. Email evangl11@netzero.net. an Women’s Snowboard Boot Hi-end boot with trick boa lacing system, woman-specific last, known for fit and performance. Size 7.’03/’04 but hardly used. $50. Call 267-973-5140.
Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates and silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Call Dave, 802-859-8966.
Creative I TRANSCRIBE: AUDIO OR DVD GreenBlossom Transcription Services provides fast turn-around, tailored formatting, & accuracy. $25 per hour of transcription or $100 per recorded hour. Message at 802-999-1943. Email green blossomtranscr ipt ion @ gmail. com.
Education Spanish Tutoring Do you want to learn how to speak Spanish or need the extra help to pass your class? Call 802-363-3098.
Financial/Legal $700-$800,000 Free cash grants-2006!, Personal bills, school, business/housing. approx. $49 billion unclaimed 2005! Listings 1-800-592-0362 Ext. 235. (AAN CAN) $700-$800,000 Free cash grants. ***2006!** Never repay! Personal/Medical Bills, School, New Business/Home etc., live operators! Avoid deadlines! Listings, call 1-800-270-1213 Ext. 232 (AAN CAN).
Health/Wellness Affordable Life Coaching Pre-requisite: Lust for life, willful and courageous. You must want it more than you fear it. Robyn Yurcek, CPCC, www.acourageous way.com, 802-655-0131. Amrita Massage and Shiatsu Theraputic, Swedish and deep tissue massage. Shiatsu applies gentle to deep stretching and pressure, relaxing and rejuvenating the whole body. Mention this ad and receive $10 off your next Shiatsu session. 60 mins. $55, 90 mins, $65. www.amritamassage. com. Sierra-Maria, 802-862-4677.
Collegiate AP Jr Saddle: Child’s “Prep� AP saddle. Deep, comfortable seat, suede padded flaps, concealed knee rolls. Chestnut brown. 16.5�. Regular tree. Great shape. No repairs needed. $550. 802-598-8727. Golden/Lab Mix Beautiful/loving 12-month-old, neutered male, Golden/Lab mix w/all his shots avail. for adoption...if you are interested please call for an interview. 802-318-4324.
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Auto **$500! HONDAS FROM $500!* Buy police impounds and bank repos! For listing call 800-5853857 ext. N222.
Counseling Sallie West, M.A., M.F.T Individuals and couples counseling. Specializing in relationships and spiritual/personal growth, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Burlington and Waitsfield. 496-7135.
Body/mind/spirit/emotion I can help you bring deep attention, comfort and healing to your ‘issues’, or enhance qualities that you already have. I use bodywork, energywork, intuition, communication, and lightheartedness. Dan O’Connell, 802-862-4714. Danu Therapeutic Massage Autumn gives time for reflection. Restore your inner balance. Call Vicky, NCTMB for a calming or therapeutic massage. Located in the historic Woolen Mill, Winooski. (802)999-0610.http://danu. abmp.com.
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. E.S. Massage Therapy Swedish, therapeutic, aromatherapy, deep tissue, add hot towels. CMT. 802-760-7845. Across from Ann Taylor window, 125 Bank Street, #2, Burlington. Gift certificates available. Feeling Stressed? Find solutions to muscle tension, joint pain, and more at Emerge Massage Studio. Located at the Woolen Mill, Winooski. Hanna Howard, CMT: 802-752-7013. www.emerge massage.com. Feng Shui Vermont Consultations for homes, businesses, schools. Space clearing, personal clearing, presentations, workshops. Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Carol C. Wheelock, M.Ed. 802-496-2306, cwheelock@ fengshuivermont.com, www. fengshuivermont.com. Fusion Massage Deep Tissue massage, hot stones, complimentary medicine at Sports Club in Burlington with Doreen Cott. Over 20 yrs. exp. promoting wellness and making you feel great! 1/2 off 1st treatment. 802-999-3894. Healing Hands Massage We come to you. Swedish, deep tissue, sports. Masseuses wanted. Must have experience. 802-661-0079. Hot Oil Massage Hot Oil Swedish Circulatory Massage Keep Moving Will Travel. Jaqi 310-6519. Make dreams come true Are you a healthy woman age 2132? Become an egg donor! Up to $8000 compensation. Call tollfree: 1-866-DREAM DONOR. www. dreamdonations.com. Massage and P.T. Ann Taylor, P.T., 31 years experience in hands on therapy, UVM grad, 2002 Winter Olympic coach, ski instructor. Relax with therapeutic massage, or, if you prefer, physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Find a solution for your muscle, joint, and/or pain problems. First session: $45.- $65., next 3 sessions: $135. 35 King St. Burlington, and home visits. 802-233-0932. Massage-o-rama We all need a healing and compassionate touch to balance out the negative energies; the stresses, of modern life. May I offer you that touch? Massage-Acupressure-Reiki combined. Conveniently at your location. $50/hr. $70/1.5hrs. Pete Bellini 802-371-8589. 10% new client discount. Metta Touch Are you stressedout or sore from working out? Treat yourself to a wonderful Thai massage, customized just for you! Call today for an appointment, 862-2212. Blythe Kent, CMT. Located at 182 Main St., Burlington, 2nd-floor. Mobile R E L A X A R I U M Swedish massage at your location. Nine years experience. Affordable rates. Gift certificates available. 802-999-6473/ RELAXARIUM@ verizon.net. Shamanism Buddhist Tara Ceremony, meditations, meditational dancing, teachings of the Divine Feminine Mysteries guided by GrandMother Singing Wolf. Women only, monthly, email singingwolf@wolvessingingheyokah.com Weekend On-Site Massage 1995 Graduate Boulder Massage School offering mobile weekend massage excluding hotels. 5 years experience with chiropractors. Neck & shoulder specialities. $60/hr, discounts for repeat customers. Robert 802-338-5583.
Home/Garden DIRECTV Satellite Television, free equipment, free 4-room installation, free HD or DVR receiver upgrade. Packages from $29.99/mo. Call 800-380-8939. (AAN CAN)
fine interior painting Want a fresh coat of color before the holidays? Tub caulking need replacing? Offering all aspects of interior painting. Call Lea Jae Girven, 802-999-9452.
Housekeeping Meticulous Currently openings for: Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, move-out cleans, between tenant cleans, one time cleans. Call Lindsay for an estimate at 802-734-7008 or email: lindsayreszewski@yahoo. com.
Moving/Hauling Drivers w/late model vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows with exotic dancers. 802-658-1464.
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FIREWOOD DRY HARDWOOD High BTUs, ash, maple, oak, beech, etc. Split/ready to go. $190 cord. Small delivery charge depending upon distance. Multi-cord discount available. 802-598-6835, leave message. Home Services Installations/repairs. Bath, kitchen, floors, windows. 802-372-6416. Hours 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
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Cars/Trucks $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS, Cars from $500! Tax repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUV’s, Toyota’s, Honda’s, Chevy’s, more! For listings call 1-800-298-4150 ext.C107. (AAN CAN) 03 Kia Sedona Van Equipped w/handicap accommodation, keyless entry and auto hatch opener. Excellent condition. 15,000 mi. PRICE REDUCED $10,900. Please call 802 482-6632 03 Subaru Outback Excellent condition, new tires, low miles, regular checkup paperwork incl., a must see and a great deal at $16,000! Call 233-7659. 04 Honda Civic EX 2d 29k $14,950/OBO. Great car, great condition. Magnesium Metallic ex., charcoal int. Good in snow. Dealer serviced. Still under warranty! 28/30 mpg! Lou at 802-310-8814. 05 HONDA PILOT mid-sz SUV 4WD, seats 8, power everything, heated leather seats, moon roof, ext-warranty, rear-air/heat, remote starter, pet barrier, extra Hakka snows, ex. cond, blue. $23,975/OBO. 802-849-6975 let ring. 1988 Volvo Sedan FOR SALE! 1988 grey 240 Volvo sedan, black leather interior, AC, sun roof, fair condition, originally owned by Rupert von Trapp. Contact Becca, bvontrapp@gmail.com. 1990 Toyota Corolla $500 4door, auto, AM/FM/cassette, 159 K. Body, interior good condition. Needs e-brake. 4 spare tires rims incl. 244-1457 x.344 days, 2234383 eves. 1991 Civic Wagon $650 187 K. White, some rust. Runs well, new brakes, alternator, inspected to 08/07. $650/OBO. 802-324-1012. 1991 Honda Prelude White, automatic, power windows/doors, moonroof, alloy wheels, rear spoiler. Fair condition. Well below Blue Book value at only $1000! 1992 BMW 735iL 92’ 7 Series, dark green, 4-door, loaded, 107 K, no rust, runs great. Needs motor for passenger seat and 4-way flasher relay. $3500. Call Kate 802-355-0074. 1993 Ford F250 Diesel utility bed. Great work truck, always starts and runs great. Little rust. 15-18 miles per gallon. 802-8821923, Dennis. 1995 Acura Legend, GS, auto, custom heated leather seats, 2door, CD, new pearl white paint. Carbon fiber hood. Low spring suspension, spoiler. Excellent condition. $5900. 802-598-5348. 1995 subaru L wagon 132,700 mi, 5-speed, white,wagon, roof rack, CD-player/tape deck, new summer tires, smooth ride, little rust, Asking $2500, Email bass_ raven2134@yahoo.com or call at (802)635-1164 Andrew. 1997 Saturn SC2 Red Coupe 5 speed, red, single owner, alloy wheels, runs great. 163K Highway miles. Ready to go! $2399 Please call 802-310-3152 for more information.
Cadillac Deville 1998 D’elgance, fully loaded, pearlesche white, 91 K, Florida car, must see. $7500/OBO. 802-355-7419.
4WD Pickup ‘03 Chevy Silverado 1500. 5-speed, posi-traction, 51 K, excellent coniditon, leather interior. $11,000. 802-899-2214.
1998 Honda Civic DX Beautiful silver Honda, auto, 4-door, 108 K. Rebuilt. Scheduled maintenance done. Spoiler, tinted back windows, no rust! $3300/OBO. Great deal! Get it while you can! 802-249-9663.
78 Volvo sweet student car California Volvo w/little/no rust. Lots of new parts; radiator, engine head, alternator, heater block, underbody, starter, etc. Runs great around town! 802-598-2516.
1998 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 4-door. New brakes and right front axle, good tires, newly inspected, recent oil change. CD player, sun roof, lots of extras! 802-318-7249. 1999 toyota 4 runner Well maintained, one owner suv, in good shape. 108 K, regular oil changes, radio/tape and CD player. $7950. 802-951-9259. 1999 Volvo S70 leather, auto, 130,000 miles, great condition, new snows, ready to go, $3200 obo. Call 802-272-4769. 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic w/trailer hitch. Well maintained. $6000, below book value. Call Suzi, 644-8297. 2000 Saturn SC2 3-door, red sports coupe, 81 K, 1 adult owner, meticulous maintenance. 6 disc in console changer. New inspection. Looks, runs and drives excellent. Needs nothing. A must see. Below KBB at $3750. 802-999-2474. 2000 Suzuki Esteem Wagon 2000 Suzuki Esteem wagon, 73 K. 5-speed, AM/FM/cass. Good condition. $2000/OBO. 802-309-8372. 2001 1500 Dodge pickup. Never seen salt/snow. One owner. Very good condition. V8. Short bed. $7000. 802-655-3575.
93 Toyota Tercel Std, 117 K, new tires, front brakes and bearings. Inspected until 5/07. Great gas mileage, good winter car. $1400. Email ksarai@gmail.com or call 612-245-5499. 93 VOLVO 850 GLT 1 Southern owner + us! 4-door auto, sun roof, AC, airbags, CD, 8 rims, pwr wds/seats, keyless entry, phone, etc. High mileage. $2500. 802-899-4180. 94 Cadillac Sedan Deville Silver exterior/navy blue leather interior. Front wheel drive, auto, AC + climate control, remote keyless entry, power everything, 86 K. Excellent condition, runs flawlessly. In Burlington. $2000. 508-365-9361. 95 nissan pathfinder 4x4 Black, 95 Pathfider. 157 K. Good shape, runs well. Located in Richmond. $1000/OBO. Can email photos. Call or email to see it. 802-434-4584. 97 GMC Jimmy 140 K. Runs good. $2000/OBO. 453-3522. 98 Subaru Outback Ltd Wgn Excellent condition, heated seats/mirrors, leather, black, new all season and snow tires on wheels. Perfectly maintained. 130 K, asking $5950 books for $6700. Call Jeff, 802-355-7148.
2001 BMW 325xi AWD Sport wagon. 42 K, premium accessories! Estate sale! Minimum reserved bid at $19,750, cash or bank check. 802-863-4366, evenings. Can be viewed locally, just inspected.
‘99 Chevy S-10 Pick-up Runs great, V-6, 4x4, 144 K. Must sell. $3500. Call Brendon, 635-9029.
2002 Audi A4 1.8T AWD Auto, Tiptronic, fully loaded. Summer & winter tires. Extended warranty (7 years/75 K). Dolphin gray. 50 K. Fully serviced at Audi dealership. Excellent condition. $17000/OBO. Please call Chris or Tammy, 802-893-8169.
Biodiesel VWs Rabbit coupe, red, no rust, well maintained, much recent work, Jetta sedan, blue, clean, nice car, others, and parts galore. Call for info 802-586-9918
2002 Subaru Legacy GT 55 K, excellent condition, 5-speed, silv/charc, pwr everything, Alpine CD w/MP3/AUX input, heated seats, moon roof, recent maintenance and inspection. $14,000/ OBO. 802-999-8384. 2003 Ford Focus ZTW Wagon Excellent condition and great gas mileage! Comes w/2 sets of tires and 25K left on original bumper to bumper warranty. Call Amy, 524-2073. 2003 Honda Civic LX Maroon, 76 K, 5-speed, 4-door, power windows/locks, 4 cyl., dual airbags, AC. Nice car but I can’t afford it! Corey, 802-324-4217, leave message. $12000. 2003 Jeep Liberty 80 K, 5speed, power moon roof. AM/FM single CD. Power locks/windows. Towing package. Good condition. $10,500/OBO. Call 802-309-8372 or 802-309-8373. 2003 Jeep Liberty LIMITED 2003 Jeep Liberty Limited, patriot blue, 4X4, auto, overdrive, power everything, fog lights, great condition, clean title. Asking $10,900. Call 802-872-5701. 2003 Pontiac Vibe AWD 53 K, Nokian WR tires, car starter, power moon roof, CD changer, extended warranty, automatic transmission w/overdrive. Call evenings at 802-399-9206. 2003 VW Jetta GL Black/black, 5-speed, 49 K, excellent condition, original owner, service records. $11,900. Burlington. 802-922-2576.
Audi A4 1998 2.8, Quattro, loaded, leather, 156 K. Well maintained, beautiful car. $5500/OBO. 802-310-4485.
Chevy Silverado 1999 Chevy Silverado Z71, red, 3-door, 110 K, needs some work before inspection. Books for $10,000, asking $7800/OBO. 878-9591 or 734-2461. Chevy Silverado 2500HD 2003 2500HD extended-cab LS. 44K miles, 4X4, V8, tow-package and extras. Great condition. Duraliner. No VT winters! $18,900 OBO. Call 802-598-8727. Cooper Snow Tires Four Cooper Wintertrac snow tires 215/65 R15 w/rims. Slight uneven wear but in very good shape. Fit Dodge Caravan. $200 OBO. 802-349-8301 Great Winter Wagon 1992 Ford Taurus Wagon in excellent running shape w/lots of power, good brakes. Great winter beater vehicle. $900/OBO. Call Brian, 434-3432. Honda Accord 1992 2 door, auto, 177K mi. Some rust, runs great. $1600. 802-734-0005. HOT SNOW CAR 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT, red exterior, black leather interior, great shape, 90 K. $6700. Call 802-296-1894. I30 INFINITI-2000 Luxury sedan in excellent condition-Leather heated seats, top of line winter and summer tires..Sad to see go but we needed a minivan. $12,450 OBO, 985-9540.
low milEage 97 Altima GXE 1997 teal Altima w/auto tranny and 41 K. Service records, new exhaust and suspension. 775-1696. wchillmo@hotmail.com. mercedes 300td diesEl 1985 mercedes 300td strong engine ready for conversion or run disel. many extra rims and tires available. $600. Call 453-7989. MICHELIN TIRES All season, four MXV4 Plus Radial XSE. 205/60R15, fits Acura and others. Two are nearly new, two have some wear. $50 for all. 864-6662 MONTANA MINIVAN! 2000 Pontiac Montana Ext, 93 K, ABS, airbags, one-year-old transmission, AM-FM CD, 8 tires, just inspected. $3495. Gerry, 878-0656. Power King VW Snow Tires Four snow tires mounted on VW rims, with VW covers. Used one season. P195/60R14, fits VW Golf and Cabrio. $175 for all. 864-6662. SAAB 900 1991 white, 4-door. Has new brakes but could use work. High mileage yet very dependable. $1000/OBO. Contact: BuyMySAAB@gmail.com. Trailer Heavy duty trailer, 42” x 69”, 4 wheels pintle hitch. Can be seen in Waterbury. 802-882-1923. Ask for Dennis. Volvo V70 wagon , 1998, 150Kmiles, automatic, ABS, Airbag, AC, new battery, just had big tuneup, main-seal+brakes last year, 2 sets of tires, safe+reliable, asking $4300. Call 802-879-0113.
Motorcycles 1992 XJ 600 black 6 sp 1992 Yamaha Seca, 2 xj 600, 14500 miles. New chain, new Pirelli matching sport demons, K+N nice reliable 802-775-1696. $1100. 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 Silver, 1600 miles. Cateye signals, clear alternatives integrator taillight, smoke windscreen, and warranty through 7/20/10! Great bike, fast! $6050/OBO. Call Lou at 802-310-8814.
On the Water Pongo 120 Kayak package Alum. paddle, PSD, cockpit cover, Thule stacker. A1 condition. $750/OBO. 802-355-2817.
Recreational Vehicles ‘02 Polaris Edge X 700 1400 Miles, adult driven and babied. $3800. Trailer available as well. 496-9384 ‘96 Polaris Indy 500 6000 Miles, adult driven. $1700 obo. Trailer available as well. 496-9384 2000 Coleman Pop-up Camper Sleeps 7 indoor stove, 3-way fridge, indoor storage, outdoor stove, awning, front storage compartment. Good condition. $4300. obo. Call 802-309-8372 or 802-309-8373 Polaris Snowmobile 1999 Red XCFF. Fan cooled. 6000 miles. Great shape. Newer track w/studs. $1500. Call 802-295-4930.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 White w/gray interior, very low miles, power everything, tinted glass, rear defrost, roof rack, alloy wheels, dual airbags. 802-734-1729.
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Music Accessories Drum seat, amplifier, music stand, and many small instruments (great for teaching children). Prices neg. 773-230-0168. Roland Digital Piano Full size weighted keyboard, MIDI capabilities, and more. Seat, stand. pedal, cover incl. Beautiful sound, excellent condition. $1700. Call 802-425-2812 or write taclose@ gmavt.net.
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Seagull M6 Acoustic Guitar Brand new, mint condition. Amazing sound and feel. Great projection, easy tuning. Includes case, tuner, picks, books. Originally $550. Selling for $420. Please call 802-233-7616.
BANDS Looking for a place to play out? Call The Backstage, Essex Junction, 802-878-5494.
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Bass Player Needed Experienced, committed young bass player for jam band. Rock, funk, jazz, and Latin styles. Ready for practices and touring. Must be chill. Ethan, ewest@uvm.edu. Hearing is believing www. myspace.com/lukeeriksen. Seeing is believing. Higher Ground, 11/30, 7:30. Jerry, Pigpen, Brent and Billy are seeking Phil Lesh Jr. for holding down The Bottom in a heavily working, Dead cover band. 802-434-4947. Solid Blues band forming Still looking for keyboardist/ pianist, bass/upright and horns. Check out vocals at www.sonicbids.com/halfpint and email twoimack@adelphia.net if interested.
For Sale Epiphone Les Paul Studio, black. 1 year old, like new. Lists at $831, selling for $400. New strings, includes gig bag. 999-8974 Ibanez RG350DX & Case $430 White Ibanez RG350DX electric guitar/w Ibanez Hardshell case. MINT. Shark tooth inlays, wizard/ II neck, Floyd Rose, sounds great, NO fret buzzing. $430 Cash. Call 802-655-9479(after 6pm). Jackson DKMGT elec. guitar $370 cash only. Black, rosewood fingerboard, sharkfin inlays, EMGHz pickups, Jackson licensed doublelocking Floyd. Near mint condition. Call 802-655-9479, 6-9 p.m.
Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable and accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo, “Bluegrass 101” workshops and more. References, lessons available in your home! Andy Greene, (802) 658-2462. www.andysmountainmusic.com DRUM LESSONS Energetic, professional drummer seeks students of all abilities for drum lessons. About me: 27 yrs. old, 19 yrs. playing experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz/Commercial Music, extensive touring experience in US and Europe. A real working drummer offering a customized curriculum, competitive rates and real results! I’ll even come to you, so can learn on your own drums. Refs. avail. Contact steve@stevehadeka.com or call anytime 802-658-6205. Guitar Instruction Berklee graduate w/classical background offers lessons in guitar, theory, and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. I enjoy teaching all ages/styles/levels. Rick Belford 864-7195, rickbelf@ verizon.net.
Auditions/ Casting Adult entertainment Producer looking for new talent or future productions. 802-862-1377. FEMALE MODELS WANTED for art and fashion projects in Burlington. Excellent opportunity for beginners, free portfolio. Call Dave at 373-1912, email - dave@daverussell.org, Website - http://www.daverussell.org VAGABOND THEATRE! Looking for five actors/actresses for original & experimental theatre. Please email vagabondvt@yahoo.com.
Call to Artists Actors Dancers & Musicians Experimental stage production formed thru movement and improv. Auditions 11/17, 6 p.m. Rose St. Gallery, 78 Rose St., Burlington. info@annaandclaude. com, 802-985-8326, http://www. annaandclaude.com. Do you want your work to be seen? Visit www.BurlingtonCity Arts.com or call 802-865-7554 for info about our non-juried artist database. All work considered! Free Lunch and Great Fun! Champlain Senior Center seeks a band/soloist/ad hoc group to perform casual mini-concerts, to promote our Soup & Salad Bar Program! Contact Yasmina, 802658-3585 or cafevista@gmail. com.
Guitar instruction All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM and Middlebury College Faculty) 862-7696, www. paulasbell.com. Voice Lessons Jazz, Musical Theater, healthy singing techniques. All ages. $25 per half hour, $45 per hour. Contact Emily Day: mle4338@yahoo.com
ACT 250 NOTICE APPLICATION AND HEARING #4C1180 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092
On October 24, 2006, Town Meadow LLC c/o Jim Dousevicz filed application #4C1180 for a Project described as: The construction of a three-story, 48 unit congregate housing building, along with a 350’ long extension of existing Carmichael Street for access. The Project is located off of Route 15 and Carmichael Street in the Town of Essex. This Project will be evaluated by the District 4 Environmental Commission in accordance with the 10 environmental criteria of 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a). A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 4, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at Essex Junction District Office of the Agency of Natural Resources, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, Vermont. A site visit will be held before the hearing at 8:00 a.m. at the site. The site visit will begin behind the existing Eurowest Stores (Athena’s Day Spa, Centerpiece Florist, etc. ) on Essex Way- see plan set cover sheet. The following people or organizations may participate in the hearing for this project: 1. Statutory parties: The municipality, the municipal planning commission, the regional planning commission, any adjacent municipality, municipal planning commission or regional planning commission if the project lands are located on a town boundary, and affected by state agencies. 2. Adjoining property owners: May participate to the extent they can demonstrate that the proposed project will have a direct effect on their properties under the ten criteria of Act 250 pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E). 3. Other persons: May perticipate to the extent they can demonstrate that they have with a particularized interest protected by Act 20 that may be affected by an act or decidion by the district Commission pursuant to 10 V.S.C. § 6085(c)(1)(E). If you wish further information regarding participation in this hearing, please contact the District Coordinator at the address below before the date of the first hearing or prehearing. If you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify this office at least seven days prior to the above hearing date. Copies of the application and plans for this project are available for inspection by members of the public during regular working hours at the Essex Offices, the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Office, and the District #4 Environmental Office. The application can also be viewed at the Natural Resources Board website: www.nrb.state.vt.us/lup by clicking on “District Commission Cases” and entering the case number above.
Date at Essex Junction, Vermont this 1st day of November, 2006. By Stephanie H. Monaghan Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802.879.5662 E/ stephanie.monaghan@state. vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On October 31, 2006, Fieldhouse, LLC, and the Town of Shelburne, filed application #4C0494-5 for a project generally described as: the installation of 15 bollard style lights mounted 31” high and a 0.28-acre boundary line adjustment. The project is located on Harbor Road in the Town of Shelburne, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Shelburne Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “District Commission Cases,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before November 28, 2006, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. Should a hearing be held on this project you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by November 28, 2006.
Tiffany & Kyle We are one handsome and dynamic duo! We are Tiffany and Kyle and we are a 3-year-old short black and white spayed female and a grey-and-white shorthaired neutered male. We may seem shy when you first meet us, but give us a few moments and we’ll be asking for attention! We love people and are quite charismatic. We’ll come right up front to greet you and say hello. We would add double the love and joy to your home! We’re ready to settle into our new forever family. Are you ready for this dynamic duo? If so, come visit us. Visit me at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 6 pm, or Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 862-0135.
Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont this 3rd day of November 2006. By Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001-6092 On November 3, 2006, Clark W. Hinsdale, Jr., filed application #4C0851-6 for a project generally described as: the combination of lots #22-25 into one farm lot (Lot #22) and to allow construction of a single family residence on Lot #22 (Farm lot) and Lot #21. The project is located on Hinesburg-Charlotte Road in the Town of Charlotte, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications. Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Charlotte Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “District Commission Cases,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above. No hearing will be held unless, on or before November 28, 2006, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Should a hearing be held on this project and you have a disability for which you are going to need accommodation, please notify us by November 28, 2006. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners, other interested persons granted party status pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c). Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5). Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 7th day of November 2006. By Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state.vt.us PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Final plat application #SD-0698 of Homestead Design, Inc. for re-approval to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of 89 multi-family units in 24 buildings. The amendment consists of: 1) a minor relocation of building M, 2) minor site modifications to sidewalks, patios, etc., and 3) landscaping modifications, Songbird Road. 2. Preliminary plat application #SD-06-99 of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC for a planned unit development consisting of a 2-story 58,400 sq. ft. general office building, 194 Tilley Drive. 3. Preliminary plat application #SD-06-100 & final plat application #SD-06-101 of John & Patricia Trutor to subdivide a 14.2 acre lot developed with a single family dwelling into three (3) lots of 7.1 acres (lot #1), 5.4 acres (lot #2), and 1.7 acres (lot #3), 40 Highland Terrace. 4. Final plat application #SD06-102 of Bensen Development, LP to amend a planned unit development consisting of two (2) commercial buildings (9280 sq. ft. and 3672 sq. ft.) and 16 multi-family dwellings in three (3) buildings. The amendment consists of constructing a nine (9) unit multi-family dwelling, 5 Executive Drive. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. November 15, 2006
STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. DOCKET NO. S0987-06 CnC Universal Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v. Sean Benway , June Benway And Occupants residing at 178 Sandhill Road, Essex Junction, Vermont, Defendants SUMMONS & ORDER FOR PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: Sean Benway You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Joshua B. Lobe, Esq., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 4493, 35 King Street, Burlington, Vermont 05406, an Answer to plaintiff’s Complaint in the above entitled action within forty-one (41) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, which is November 1, 2006. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Your Answer must also be filed with the Court. Unless otherwise provided in Rule 13(a). Your Answer must state as a Counterclaim any related claim which you may have against the plaintiff, or you will thereafter be barred from making such claim in any other action. YOUR ANSWER MUST STATE SUCH A COUNTERCLAIM WHETHER OR NOT THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT IS FOR DAMAGE COVERED BY A LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY UNDER WHICH THE INSURER HAS THE RIGHT OR OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT THE DEFENSE. If you believe that the plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in the Complaint, or if you believe that you have a Counterclaim against the plaintiff, you may wish to consult an attorney. If you feel that you cannot afford to pay an attorney’s fee, you may ask the clerk of the Court for information about places where you may seek legal assistance. Plaintiff’s action is a Complaint in Foreclosure which alleges that you have breached the terms of a Promissory Note and Mortgage Deed dated November 21, 2002. Plaintiff’s action may effect your interest in the property described in the Land Records of the Town of Essex at Volume 513, Page 51. The Complaint also seeks relief on the Promissory Note executed by you. A copy of the Complaint is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Chittenden, State of Vermont.
It appearing from Affidavit duly filed in the above entitled action that service cannot be made with due diligence by any of the methods prescribed in V.R.C.P. 4(d) through (f) inclusive, it is hereby ORDERED that service of the above process shall be made upon defendant, Sean Benway, by publication pursuant to V.R.C.P. 4(g). This Order shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks on November 1, 2006, November 8, 2006 and November 15, 2006 in the Seven Days. A copy of this Order shall be mailed to defendants at their address if their address is known. Dated at Burlington, Vermont this 16th day of October, 2006. ___/s/ Matthew I. Katz____ Hon. Matthew I. Katz Presiding Judge Chittenden Superior Court STATE OF VERMONT DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN, SS. PROBATE COURT DOCKET NO. 31719 IN RE THE ESTATE OF EDMUND L. KOEHLER LATE OF SHELBURNE, VERMONT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Edmund L. Koehler late of Shelburne, Vermont. I have been appointed a personal representative of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within 4 months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four month deadline. Dated 10/25/06 Signed Caroline W. Koehler Print name Caroline W. Koehler Address c/o Perry & Schmucker 110 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Telephone (802) 658-2675 Name of Publication: Seven Days First Publication Date: 11/08/06 Second Publication Date: 11/15/06 Address of Probate Court: Chittenden District Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. In re: R.R. Family Court of Vermont Chittenden County Docket No. 21-1-05 Cnjv NOTICE OF HEARING TO: James W. Rich, putative father of R.R., a minor, DOB 3/20/02:
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DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: To read and discuss Warrin Farrills groundbreaking best selling book “The Myth of Male Power”. 802-3430910. SEPARATED BY ADOPTION?: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (CUB) announces local peer support group meeting in Burlington. CUB meetings offer a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment to explore personal experiences related to adoption, relinquishment, search and reunion (or rejection). For those of us who have felt isolated, it is a tremendous relief to communicate with others who understand our experience. 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church on Pearl St., top of Church St., Burlington. Free. Contact Judy, region1dir@ cubirthparents.org, 800-822-2777 ext. 1, www.CUBirthparents.org. 60+ SUPPORT GROUP: Small, ongoing, weekly support group to share stories about growing older. For men and women 60 and over. We have fun! Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Barbara Kester at 657-3668. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.
RAINWATER CENTER FOR HIGHER AWARENESS: At the Euro Cafe, Main St. Burlington, for inspirational movies, discussions and meditations on the spiritual path however one defines it and speakers including various healing practices to life coaching to spiritual leaders. Develop a deeper connection to your inner spiritual and personal growth. Join us everyother Tuesday, 7 p.m. for these free events. Call Alex at 802-233-0046, alex@rainwatercenter.com or visit website www.rainwatercenter.com. MEN’S GROUP FORMING: Based on the work of David Deida, Core Energetics, and other awareness practices. The intention of the group is to serve members into being the most extraordinary men that they can be. It is for men who are who are dying to penetrate every bit of the world with their courage, their presence, their unbridled passion and relentless love, and their deepest burning, bubbling, brilliant desire. The group will function as a means for men to support each other and serve the greater good. We will be working with spiritual practices, the mind and body, and taking on our lives with the utmost integrity, impeccability and openness. The group is not a new age group, nor is it a group dedicated to therapy. Info, email zach@ handelgroup.com or call 917-8871276. SMART RECOVERY a cognitive behavioral “recovery” program directed at various forms of “addiction” which may be either behavioral or substance based. Meeting on WEDNESDAY, 6 p.m., 82 South Winooski Avenue (above the City Market), Burlington, Vt. For information call Bob at 425-4058 or email BobC2me@msn.com. Survivors of Suicide (SOS): Have you experienced the impact of a loved one’s suicide? Please consider joining us. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 152 Pearl St. Burlington. The meeting will be in the Susan B. Anthony Room, which is on the second floor at the back end of the building. This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee. Please contact Cory Goud, M.A., PsychologistMaster, 802-223-4111. GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: Fun support group for single women, discussions, weekly activities (cooking, dancing, rock climbing...), childcare solutions. A great alternative to dating! Email horizons4u@hotmail.com. DEBTORS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with money and debt? We can help. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First Methodist Church. Contact Brenda, 338-1170 or Cameron, 363-3747. OVEREATERS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Is what you’re eating, eating you? Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. First Congregational Church, Rt. 15, Essex Jct. Contact 863-2655 for more info. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802862-4516 or visit www.together. net/cvana. SUPPORT GROUP for Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses. A group for people who have left or are thinking about leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses, you’re not alone. Angela, 598-2469. FIBROMYALGIA: Do you experience it? Would you like to be part of a support group? Contact: tobias25vt@yahoo.com or call 864-2613 box 423 to leave message.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345 or Denise at 223-257. FATIGUE AND CHRONIC FATIGUE: Share your experiences and information, learn about effective protocols. John, 802-343-8161. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. CONCERNED UNITED BIRTHPARENTS: A group offering support if you have lost a child to adoption or are in reunion or have yet to begin your search. 802-849-2244. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-8992554. HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30. Community Health Center, second floor, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington 802-355-8936. SAVINGS SUPPORT GROUP for all low to moderate-income Vermonters who wish to have support around saving, budgeting, managing or investing money. Call Diane at 802-860-1417 x104 for information. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Big book text, Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous, Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Suvivors of Incest Anonymous, Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. “I Love Me”, an educational support group on self care for suvivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. Call AWARE, 802-472-6463, 88 High Street, Hardwick. AUTISM SUPPORT DAILY: Free support group for parents of children with autism. 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. 1st Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call Lynn, 802-660-7240, or visit us at http://www.AutismSupportDaily. com for more info. ARE YOU A CLOSET SINGER? Do you have a good voice (haven’t made the dogs howl) but are afraid of fainting in public while performing? Join a group to support, sing and perform in an intimate setting. 802-893-1819. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call helpline at 1877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. suite 7 in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Call our helpline at 1877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: St. Albans evening support group meets the second Monday of each month at Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield Street from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.
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« support groups BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Bennington day support group meets the first Friday of the month at Second Congregational Church, Hillside Street from 1-2 p.m. Call helpline at 1-877-8561772. 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. NW VT GAY AND LESBIAN Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Group: 6-8 p.m. The third Thursday of each month, starting October 20 through May, 2006. Casey Family Services, 46 Main St., Winooski.
AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 249-7961 for child care inquires. More info, www.aaware.org. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. WEEKLY SMOKING CESSATION support group: Small groups. Caring atmosphere. Stop smoking in just 21 days using natural, proven, safe methods. No unhealthy drugs. Call 264-1924. WEEKLY WEIGHT-LOSS support group: Small groups. Caring atmosphere. Get great results using natural, proven, safe methods. No unhealthy dieting. Call 264-1924. 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. PARENTING GROUP: 6-week group for people parenting children of all ages now forming. Please call RiverValley Associates for more information. 651-7520.
For Sale 2-Bedroom Twin Oaks Condo Remodeled incl. bamboo flrs. S. yellow pine trim, solid pine doors, porcelain fixtures, tile bath, new carpet in bedrooms, cedar closet, gas heat, w/d incl., new fridge, MUST SEE! Incl. use of pool. 802-355-3939. 4-bed, 2-bath home only $99,500. This home won’t last! For listings call 800-586-3762 ext. G807. BURLINGTON 2 3-BDRM Condos Two modern, 3-bedroom condos, 1100 sq. ft. each, private entrances. $199,900 each. Listed on the Vermont State Historic Register, 241 North Willard Street has been transformed into a modern beauty while still preserving its historic charm. It’s been redesigned, renovated, repaired, repainted, restored where possible, and modernized with new kitchens with stainless steel appliances; new bathrooms, lighting fixtures, washer/dryer units, and more. Secure storage. Off-street parking. Close to UVM, the Medical Center, Downtown; an easy
ride to St. Michael’s College. 802425-3551 or mpf@accessvt.com.
town. $1400/mo., incls. water/ trash. 802-652-1272.
Buy 3-bed home only $35,000! Must sell! Won’t last! For listings call 800-586-3762 G809.
BURLINGTON Right downtown, 2bedroom, hdwd, view of Church St. $950/mo. +. All for now. No dogs. Tri-level condo. Walk downtown, 2bedroom, 2.5-bath, full basement. $1400/mo. New North end condo, 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, $1100/mo. +. Frank Stein, 860-4641
North Willard St. Sunny and light Victorian in the heart of Burlington. This completely restored “John Roberts” cottage features stained glass, refinished wood floors, ceramic tile, new energyefficient appliances, period light fixtures. 2-bedroom, 2-full bath. 1-car garage, perennial gardens, deck and private landscaped yard. Easy walk to Church St. Pre-approved buyers only - by appointment. 264-4874. POPLAR STREET: A must see! Great owner-occupied duplex in the Old North End. 1-bedroom upstairs, 2-bedroom plus office downstairs. Wood floors throughout, three skylights, D/W, W/D, garage, off-street parking, backyard. 802-865-3769. St. George Villa Owner financing. S/W. 3-bedroom, 1-bath. $26,900, $2690 down. Flexible financing terms. Contact 603-494-0268.
For Rent 1 BLOCK TO UVM 316 Main St., Burlington, and 1/4 block to Champlain College. Large two (2) bedroom unit w/lake and mountain views, incls. off-street garage parking space and laundry in apt. Avail. 1/01. Pets welcome w/ landlord approval. rob@foleyvt. com. 802-318-0833. 2-Bdrm avail. jan 1-May 1 2bedroom on Henry St. Front-porch, back-porch + screened backporch, backyard, off-street parking, laundry facilities, pets OK. $1050/mo., lease ends June 1st. Call 598-4049. 2-bedroom apt. private 2-bedroom, newly restored apt. on dead end street. Private entrance, large porch. Heat, hot water, sewer, trash, snow removal and lawn care incl. $850/& sec. 802-476-5038. 4-bdrm house in Winooski Newly remodeled 4-bedroom house in quiet neighborhood. Huge bathroom w/claw foot tub (w/shower), W/D. Clean and cozy and 2 blocks from Winooski’s new downtown. $1575/mo. David or Rebecca, 802-877-2337.
NOW LEASING FOR EARLY 2007 OCCUPANCY Where Luxury Apartments Meet Downtown Living. Be part of a brand new and vibrant neighborhood in Winooski Falls! Live just minutes— perhaps mere steps—away from your favorite local places: the riverwalk, Lake Champlain, colleges, 100-acre natural area, and more. With a variety of floor plans to choose from—including one, two or three bedroom options—Keen’s Crossing has rental accommodations that fit your lifestyle. To be one of the first to preview our model, call 802.655.1810 or visit the Winooski Falls office in the Champlain Mill, One Main Street, Suite One, Winooski. We are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.
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Burlington 3-bedroom, heat and hot water. incl. $1300/mo. Avail. now. 802-425-2678 or 802-338-2335. Burlington 204 South Union St. Luxury condo. 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 3 fireplaces, AC, central vac, laundry, parking. $2000/mo. or lease to purchase. 802-879-4369. 2-3 bedroom, Burlington great location. Bright, parking. Avail. now. Please call Rick, 802-864-3430. Burlington 3-bedroom in quiet South End neighborhood. NS. Gas heat. W/D hookups. Nice yard. Parking. $1500/mo. Dep., refs. Avail. 12/01. Call 434-4005 or 233-7006. Burlington 1-bedroom, heated, central, clean, no pets, no parking, quiet house. $650/mo. + dep. Refs., credit check. 802-899-2469 by apointment. 1-bedroom apt. Burlington Avail. 12/01. Hdwd, deck, close to downtown/Battery Park. $775/ mo. + utils. 802-363-3120. Burlington 1-bedroom apt. at 285 North St. Immed. avail. $785/ mo. incls. electric/hot water/partial heat/off-street parking. Email jeffenoyes@aol.com for appt. 2-3 bedroom Burlington townhouse. Close to downtown, W/D hookups, low utils. Parking. No dogs. $1175/mo. + utils. 802-373-8048. BURLINGTON - HOME AWAY from home. $40-$50/night for month or more “Extended Stays” w/exceptional amenities/views/furnishings at 1317 Spear St. www. rickhubbard.org/ExtendedStays or 802-864-3330. Burlington 2bdr 2-bedroom apt. in Burlington, large fenced yard, off-street parking, W/D, D/ W, dog OK. $1050/mo. (incl. water, trash/recycle). Call Kevin or Jill at 802-221-1736.
avail. now Burl. 1 bdrm. Avail. now. Burlington, 188 North St. Private 1-bedroom + den. $625/mo. + utils. Dep./refs. req. 658-3053.
Burlington Hill Section 1 BR small, but nice. Hill Section near UVM and Champlain. Cheap utilities, quiet building, Hdwd floors, tub. $695+ avail. now. (p)802.338.1984 (e-mail): jfowler@gmavt.net
New Apartments! Brand Keen’s Crossing. 1-3 bedroom, incls. loft, townhouse styles. Fitness, laundry on site. Market and affordable. Available 2/07. 802655-1810 or www.keenscrossing. com.
Burlington Large 3-4 bedroom apt. Sep. dining and living room. Very nice. Central location. $1100/ mo. Avail. 11/01. 802-999-4450. www.keenscrossing.com
Burlington 204 South Union, 1-bedroom luxury condo. $1200/ mo. or lease to purchase option. AC, central vac, laundry, granite counters, parking. 879-4369.
4 Bedroom Colchester House: Large sunny 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, clean duplex, large fenced in backyard w/patio. 5 mins. to downtown, large kitchen w/gas stove, garage, laundry, sun room, gas heat, plowing. Pet maybe! Avail. 11/01. $1650/mo. Call 655-6371. Leave message. A 3-bedroom home, only $247/ mo.! 4% down, 30 years at 8.5% APR! For listings 800-586-3762 ext. g808.
Burlington 2-bedroom apt. W/ D, parking, private yard, recent renovations. Avail. 12/01. $900/ mo. + utils. Call 802-439-6127 evenings, email kdewolfe@sover. net.
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Burlington South End, 5-room duplex, 3-bedroom, full cellar, natural gas heat, W/D hookups, nice yard, no pets. $1100/mo. 802-862-9335.
Burlington 3-bedroom avail. 1/01/07. Hdwd, eat-in kitchen, W/D, yard, parking, storage, views. NS, walk to UVM/down-
Burlington Condo Near Lake Quiet 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Garage, deck, W/D, D/W, tastefully painted. Walk to lake/bike-path. Close to downtown/I-189. Pool/ tennis. NS/pets. $1300. Avail. December. 864-1844.
Burlington, Poplar Street Large 2-bedroom apt. avail 12/01. Garage, parking, full basement, wash/dry, dishwasher, wood floors, sky lights, backyard. New heater, porch. $1200/mo. Call 802-865-3769. Burlington, Shelburne St Avail. Now. 1-bedroom. $725/mo. 1st floor. Parking. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence. Burlington: Convenient! No. Avenue. Light 2-bedroom, 1-bath, new carpeting, new W/D, low utils., parking. NP/NS. Dec. 1-6/30/07 OR 1 year. $1000/mo. 846-9568. www. HickokandBoardman.com. Burlington: Pearl Street Sunny Victorian apartment, full kitchen, 3/4 bath bedroom/living room nice woodwork. Available Jan. 1st. $720. Includes heat and hot water. No pets. 372-6153 Cambridge Village - 1 BDR Cozy 1 Bedroom,1st floor, private deck. 15 minutes to Smuggs, 42 to Burl. $700/mo +lease/sec.dep/ heat. Includes electric. Available 12/1 enginuity@adelphia.net or 802-373-0893 Cedar Beach, Charlotte Sunny one bedroom house, spacious living area, wooded setting, trails, lake access, garden. 3/4 bath, semi-furnished. NS, pet negotiable. $790 + utilities. 802-4252761, www.homefarmgarden.com/ library.htm Colchester Malletts Bay. Cozy, cute, clean 1-bedroom house. Near parks and beach. Gas heat, parking. W/D. 5 years old. $900/mo. 802-893-3507 or 802-373-9999. Colchester 3-bedroom, nice, large flat in quiet Colchester neighborhood. Heat $50/mo. Must See. Call Margaret at 6603710 ext. 23. EHO. Colchester luxury studio Upscale neighborhood w/beach and mooring. Furnished or not. Extra large private studio w/jacuzzi and porch. $900/mo. incls. all + cable. 316-2040. Colchester- McHawk Drive Good location, 4 room, 2-bedroom, natural gas heat, coin-op W/D, no pets. $830/mo. +. 802878-6691 or 802-862-9335. Colchester: Malletts Bay Sensational views! 3 bedroom + office, 5 bath, furnished house. Lake frontage/access W/D, deck, skylights, 75 shared acres. Dogs neg/NS. NOW-6/15, $1600/mo. 802-846-9568, www.hickokandboardman.com. Condo For Rent Two-year-old, 2-bedroom, and 1.5-bath condo w/a partially finished walkout basement and one car garage for rent in St. Albans. 802-524-4147. 1Downtown Burlington bedrooms starting @ $635/mo. incls. heat. Winooski, 2-bedroom cottage, $975/mo. + or brand new studio condos w/tile k&b & hdwd starting @ $725/mo. +. Large, spacious, 1-bedroom, $925/ mo. No dogs. Sec. dep. David, 860-4641.
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] Essex Jct Avail. now. Park St., 1-bedroom, 2nd floor, hookups, parking, heat, hot water & electric incl. $900. Please call 658-3600. Essex Jct. Clean 2-bedroom, large living room, laundry, D/W, parking, yard, no pets. $850/mo. + utils. (gas heat). 802-878-8548. Essex Jct. 2-bedroom apt. $950/ mo. Avail. 12/01. 3-bedroom apt., $1200/mo. Avail. 1/01. Nice, spacious, close to everything. NS, pets neg. Call Mike at 802-522-7419. Essex Jct. 3 bedroom, $1000/ mo. Village center near busline, IBM, shops. Washer/Dryer in unit. No smoking, cat OK, gardening possible. Call Lori or Abdel at 802-999-6368. Essex Jct. 2/3-bedroom house, quiet, super location. Quiet, friendly neighborhood. Walk to schools. Garage, storage, easy to heat. Energy efficient windows throughout. $1350/mo. 802-864-3330.
and country store. Heat incl. NS/ pets. Must see. $895/mo. Avail. now. 802-899-1325. Little House in the O.N.E. Very nice, 1-bedroom, large living room, DR/Office. Recent updates. Shared yard, parking for 1. $700/ mo. + gas & electric. Avail. now. 802-660-2068, leave msg. Milton: Vintage Colonial Privacy & charm: 4-bedroom, 3-bath home w/hdwd, 2497 sq.ft., inground pool (addl.), large yard, Pets OK. 10/15. $1450/mo. 802846-9568. www.HickokandBoardman.com. Montpelier Large 1-bedroom, 3season porch, off-street parking, newly renovated. Avail. 11/20. NS. $750/mo. + utils. If interested, call France 310-1147 or Marc 310-4205. Morrisville 2-bedroom house, village location. Laundry in house, large yard. Mowing and plowing incl. $895/mo. + utils. First, last, sec. req. 800-330-4880.
Elders offer to share their homes in exchange for 10-15 hours/week of errands and companionship. Background checks, application and interview required. Call HomeShare Vermont at (802) 863-5625 or visit www.HomeShareVermont.org
Essex: Beautiful Home Rustic 3-bath contemporary. 23x17 master suite w/whirlpool tub, sitting area. 2 fireplaces, porch, newer appliances. 11/15-6/15. NP/NS $1,800/ month. 802-846-9568; www.Hick okandBoardman.com
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Fabulous Townhouse 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse. Incls. W/D, D/W, cable access, pool, tennis, trash and snow removal, parking. Walk to Oakledge Park. Avail. now. $1150/mo. + utils. 355-7914. For Rent: Essex Jct. Spacious 2-bedroom, extra room, laundry, hdwd, nice yards, off-street parking, walk to bus, schools, shopping, rec paths; $950/mo. + utils. 802-654-6961. Grand Isle - 3 BR Ranch 3bedroom, 1-bath, LR, family room, W/D, 2-car heated garage, barn w/horse stalls, 10 acres. $1400/mo. Close to lake; just 30 mins. to Burlington! Ann or Brian at 434-2563, or email bgcavan@ aol.com. HINESBURG HOUSE FOR RENT Large 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, hdwd, screened porch, 2-car garage, workshop, oil heat, avail. now, $1400/mo. 482-2155, Shawn. Hinesburg, Rt 116 Avail. Now. Extremely large 3-bedroom. $995/mo. Heat & H/W included. 1st floor. Hdwd. Enclosed porch. Parking. Laundry. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-6603481 x. 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence. Jericho Remodeled, charming, 4-bedroom home, hdwd. Large, landscaped, fenced, yard. Attached garage, shed, covered porch. Huge master suite. Disposal, D/W, W/D incl. $1800/mo. 802-434-5757. Jericho Spacious 3-bedroom apt. in beautifully restored historic home. Large kitchen, D/W, nice deck. Incl. yard, storage, W/D, water. NS/pets. Avail. now. $1200/ mo. heat incl. 802-899-3727. Jericho Avail. now. 2-bedroom apt. $800/mo. Water incl. Pets welcome. Easy access to I-89. Call Marie, 802-338-6116. Jericho Center Sunny 2-bedroom apt. Large backyard perfect for garden. Close to village green
South Burlington 2-bedroom townhouse in “Grandview�. Gas heat. No pets. $950/mo. 862-9093.
Nice S Burlington End Unit Seeking prof. + quiet, NS, to rent (possible semifurnished), 1 1/4 bath, hdwd, W/D, D/W, pool, tennis, off-street parking. Very central location. 802-363-4206. Richmond Apt. for Rent 2bedroom apt. Convenient location, center of town. NS/pets. $800/mo. + sec. Utils. incl. Call 343-2102. Rooms For Rent Behind Waterman Hall, UVM $525/mth. Includes all utilities and parking. Incredible location. Sedate environment! cjcc@vt18.com S. BURL. - Treetop Condo 2bedroom, 1st floor, propane heat, carport, pool, tennis courts. NS/ pets. Near shopping, airport, dining, schools, FAHC, schools, colleges. $1000/mo. 802-434-3749. So. Burlington: Lancaster Eldredge St. Built in 2005, 2bedroom, 2-bath, W/D, walk-in closet, walk-in pantry, balcony. Incls. heat, AC, trash & more! $1500/mo. 802-846-9568, www. HickokandBoardman.com. South Burlington Nice 2bedroom apt. Incl. heat and hot water. W/D hookups. Additional storage. $925/mo. No pets. 802-734-0657. 2-bedSouth Burlington room apt. Gas heat and garage incl. W/D provided in basement. No pets. Refs. and good credit a must. $1000/mo. Call Paul at 802-879-3117. South Burlington 2-bedroom apt. Quiet neighborhood, close to everything. $950 month + util. Available Dec. 1. Recently renovated. W/D hookups. 2 porches. Pets OK. 865-0485 evenings. South Burlington 3-bedroom house, 2-bath, 2-car garage, full basement, W/D. Next to woods, field, orchard. NS/dogs. $1400/ mo. + utils. 802-862-6732.
$289,000. POPLAR STREET
Sunny, spacious 2-bedroom Near St. Mike’s w/2 porches, giant living room, hdwd floors, quiet neighbors, off-street parking. $900/mo. 434-8504 http://www. nbraasch.com/apt
A must see! Great owner occupied duplex in the Old North End. 1-bedroom upstairs, 2bedroom plus office downstairs. Wood floors throughout, three skylights, D/W, W/D, garage, offstreet parking, backyard. 802-865-3769.
Two-Bedroom Apartment Completely remodeled 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath apt. in Winooski. W/D. Separate entrance. Great location. NS/pets. $1100/mo. + utils. 338-5250 or 338-2589. Two-bedroom apartment 1st floor, high ceilings in all seven rooms. Hdwd floors, laundry, off-street parking, storage facility, Foster St., Montpelier. $1200/mo. Avail. 1/07. Walter, 802-238-2632.
NORTH WILLARD ST.: $315,000. Sunny, light Victorian in the heart of Burlington. This completely restored “John Roberts� cottage features stained glass, refinished wood floors, ceramic tile, new energy efficient appliances, period light fixtures. 2-bedroom, 2full bath. 1 car garage, perennial gardens, deck and private landscaped yard. Easy walk to Church St. Preapproved buyers only – by appointment. 264-4874.
Vergennes Medium 2-bedroom large, enclosed porch, parking, heat and hot water incl. $800/ mo. No dogs. Call only 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 802-349-9549. Vergennes 2-bedroom, first floor, incls. heat & water. W/D hookup, off-street parking. No dogs. All new flooring and paint. $795/mo. + $1000 dep. Call 655-1474.
Waterbury Duplex Private, pastoral setting. Absolutely new, luxury 2-bedroom duplex. Energy star rated, in floor heating, seconds to Exit 10. Available immediately $1250/month plus utili3-4 bedroom Morrisville ties. Call 802-244-6111. house, recently renovated. 9/28/06 Mow8:12:42 AM Weekly rooms for rent Great ing and plowing incl. $1150/ mo. + utils. First, last, sec. req. and reasonable, $175/week. Maggie’s Inn, 324-3291 or IvanLand@ 800-330-4880. aol.com. New, Sunny, Spacious Apt. Brand new, 2-bedroom apt. Walking distance to Church St., UVM and Champlain College. Parking for 1 car. Water, trash, and snow removal incl. 802-734-3738.
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South Burlington Beautifully maintained Twin Oaks condo. Second floor, end unit. New carpet, paint, windows. Mint condition! Carport, pool. Gas heat. $1100/mo. NS/pets. 893-3507 or 373-9999.
Williston - New Duplex 2bedroom apt. in new duplex. Great yard, privacy, parking. 1.5-bath, microwave, new W/D in unit, D/W. Close to I-89, Exit 12. $1350/mo. + utils. 383-4084.
Williston: Brennan Woods 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large kitchen w/island, family room with fireplace, 2 decks, pool, 2200 SF. Nov15: 9 or 12 months. $2100/ mo. 802-846-9568. www.HickokandBoardman.com Williston: Farmhouse 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2100 SF. Many improvements, newer appliances, 2 car garage/barn. Newer furnace & windows = efficient heating. 11/01; 6 months $1350/month. 802-846-9568; www.Hickokand Boardman.com. Williston: Much to Offer 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful yard. Fireplace, deck, W/D, family room in finished basement. Great location. Available Now. $1,450/ mo. 802-846-9568. www.Hicko kandBoardman.com Williston: Southridge Beautiful Colonial: 4-bedroom + bonus room, sun room, 2.5-bath, 2326 sq. ft., luxury master bath, 10’ ceilings. 12/1-3,4,5,6 mo. lease. $2100/mo. 802-846-9568. www. HickokandBoardman.com. Winooski Nice, quiet, 1-bedroom apt. w/private entrance, off-street parking. Avail. now. Heat incl. $695/mo. + utils. 802355-2218 or 802-355-2219. Winooski 2-bedroom duplex. Newly renovated. Off-street parking. Private yard, on busline, close to parks and schools. $1000/mo. incls. heat. Avail. 12/01. 802-655-1292. Winooski Avail. 1/01. West Spring St., 3-bedroom house, hookups, yard, parking. $1700/ mo. +. Please call 658-3600. Winooski 3-bedroom, quiet, side st. Convenient to interstate/ university/downtown Burlington. Parking avail. $1150/mo. Heat and hot water incl. 802-862-1850.
BURLINGTON: Two modern, 3-bedroom condos, 1100 sq. ft. each, private entrances. $199,900 each. Listed on the Vermont State Historic Register, 241 North Willard Street has been transformed into a modern beauty while still preserving its historic charm. It's been redesigned, renovated, repaired, repainted, restored where possible, and modernized with new kitchens with stainless steel appliances; new bathrooms, lighting fixtures, washer/dryer units, and more. Secure storage. Off-street parking. Close to UVM, the Medical Center, Downtown; an easy ride to St. Michaels College. 802-318-1601 or www.SoloVermontHomes.com
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PHONE: 802-864-5684 Winooski Share large, fully furnished house. All utils. incl. 2.5bath, laundry, parking, garbage, snow removal. Large yard. Close to SMC/UVM/IBM/FAHC/Champlain College. On busline. No pets. $600/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612. Winooski 2 Bdrm Newly redone 2 bdrm/1 bath includes parking space, water/sewer, trash and snow removal. $775 Deposit and references required. Available now. Call John 802-654-8003. Winooski, Main Street Avail. 12/1. 2-Bedroom $725 per month. HW incl. parking. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc. (802)6603481 x 1021 www.nevilleco. com/residence.
Housemates 15min. from Burlington Unique individual to share my 10acre Jericho home w/3dogs & 1cat. Seriously trustworthy animal lover willing to petsit for an extended time for partial rent. $500+utilities. Emylie-899-5516 AWESOME LAKEHOUSE! Looking for a third roommate to share 3bedroom house in Malletts Bay.
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Furnished, lake access, W/D, hdwd, telephone, cable, Internet. Ten mins. from downtown. $570/ mo., incls. utils. Call 660-3140. Block to UVM Campus Green Comfortable condo w/private 2nd floor bedroom, 3/4 bath, walk-in closet, and parking to share living/dining, kitchen and laundry areas. $625/mo. +. 802-951-2478. Burlington 1-bedroom, close to hospital and downtown. $575/mo. Call 802-233-5549. Burlington Responsible individual to share 3-bedroom house w/two sober individuals. Quiet neighborhood, ND/ND/NS. $450/mo. + 1/3 utils. + dep. 802-355-0147. Burlington Downtown location, room in small house, yard, porch. NS/pets. M or F. $420/mo. + utils. Avail. immediately. 860-6608. Burlington 55-year-young female homeowner looking to share w/clean, reliable, woman w/progressive politics. Pet OK. Near bike path/lake. Hot tub. 2 private rooms avail. $550/mo. 233-0932. Burlington Healthy environment. Off-street parking, cable TV, Adelphia Internet, WI-FI, shared computer, W/D. Room, heat, elec., phone, deck, three-season porch.
$430/mo. incl. all. 865-6792. Burlington Roommate wanted to share spacious 2-bedroom apt. Off-street parking, basement, hdwd. $650/mo. utils. incl. Call Patrick, 802-598-8302. Large bedroom Burlington avail. in 4-bedroom apt., clean, great location, downtown, 2 min. walk to Church St. and waterfront. Laundry, gas stove, hdwd. $437/ mo. + utils. 802-865-9086. Burlington Young, prof. looking for clean, reliable, hardworking roommate for well furnished 2-bedroom apt. Utils. incl. Close to FAHC/downtown. Prking. NS/ND. A must see. $525/mo. 802-373-1360. BURLINGTON Female, 50ish, looking for a health-conscious, quiet, respectful roommate. Peaceful, cozy 2-bedroom apt., convenient location. $400/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/01. 802-338-6155. Burlington Gay-friendly roommate needed to share small, 2bedroom house. Between UVM and St. Mike’s. Off-street parking, on busline, W/D, near nature trail. $450/mo. + dep., 1/2 utils. 802658-0302, 802-338-2834.
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Entirely renovated in 2005 with hardwood, tile & classy detail. 4 large bedrooms, family room, formal living & dining, updated kitchen with breakfast nook & full walkout basement all provide abundant space on a quiet convenient street. $324,900.
Call Dana Basiliere Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty 802-846-9593 www.DanasTeam.com
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2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhouse with gas heat, formal dining room, brick hearth & wood stove, plus sunroom and garage. $199,000 Call Geri Reilly Coldwell Banker hickok & Boardman Realty 802-862-6677 www.askgerireilly.com
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From this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on .54 acres on cul-de-sac, beautiful pastoral views, new carpet, open floor plan with kitchen eat-in area and living room plus separate family room and 2-car garage. Great Underhill location. $239,900
Facing the Green Mountains to the east, this Townhome offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. A gas fireplace warms the living room, and French doors present a nice entry into a family room/den. $275,000
Nice 2 bedroom Condo with custom paint awaits your arrival. Master bedroom with master bath. Nice private deck backs up to wooded area. $249,900
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Large 1800’s home currently being used as a two family home could easily return to a one family home. 3100 sq. ft of living space, large open rooms, 6 bedrooms (3 in each unit), original woodwork and hardwood flooring in good condition. Four acres with a barn and two smaller outbuildings. $382,500
Year round bungalow on Monkton Pond. New kitchen with cherry cabinets, new bath, new roof, doors and windows, new cedar siding, plumbing and wiring. New hardwood flooring. Winterized sun porch and fenced yard. NEW PRICE! $139,000
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Don’t miss this impeccably maintained 3 bedroom 1 ¾ bath home in a convenient Williston cul de sac! Beautiful perennial beds. Just 10 minutes to Burlington. What more can you ask for $269,400
Grand Isle - This 5 bdrm, 2 bth home on 16.84 acres features 2-car garage w/storage, woodstove in living room, and gleaming hardwood floors. All major components have been updated incl. newer windows, roof, & vinyl siding. Available Immediately. PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL! Only $259,900!
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Creative Types Wanted Now! Act now! This offer won’t last! Laid-back creative types wanted for funky downtown apt. Musicians, painters, writers, philosophers, freaks, etc. Room avail. immed. or 12/01. for just $395/ mo. Utils. incl. 355-8689.
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Essex Jct. Responsible, NS, to share home in nice location w/ ample parking. $525/mo. incls. all utils., cable, wireless Internet. 802-879-4226, leave messge.
South Burlington Large 2bedroom townhouse, 2.5-bath, (you have your own), fireplace, basement, bonus & sun rooms. No dogs, non-smoker. $650/mo. includes. 373-2002.
Essex jct. 2 houses, one on busline, one in country, perfect roommates. All appliances. $375/mo. - $399/mo. Wood or oil furnaces. Short or long lease. 802-879-0333. Large Winooski Apartment Share 2nd-3rd floor apt. 1 block from circle w/30 YO prof. M. 3rd floor living room, office/3rd bedroom. Off-street parking. $600/ mo. + utils. + cable/Internet. Avail. now. 802-999-0051.
Seeking a Housemate 1 housemate wanted to share a refurbished ground floor condo in quiet Old North End neighborhood. Appliances brand new incl. W/D, D/W. $450 ddndhd@yahoo.com Avail.12/01.
SOUTH HERO Neeed one more roommate for 4-bedroom house. Young profs., grad or med students preferred. NS/pets. $600/ mo. + shared utils. Billy, 802-3183342 or twibbs@aol.com. South Hero Responsible adult, share house, views. NS. Furnished bedroom, private bath, Dish TV, W/D, other amenities. No pets. $380/mo. + utils. Avail. 11/15. Call Joyce, 802-372-5402.
Milton: 2 people seeking 3rd in 5-bedroom house, lots of open space inside/out, storage, woodstove and gas heat, parking. 2-miles from Husky. Mins. from Burlington. Gardens, perennial/ vegetable. Kitchen w/everything, W/D. $375/mo. + utils. 893-4348.
Student/young prof. to share large, fully furnished house. All utils incl. 2.5-bath, laundry, parking, garbage, snow removal. large yard. Close to SMC/UVM/ FAHC/Champlain College. On busline. No pets. $6090/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612.
Montpelier langdon ST Share apt. 2-bedroom (1 bedroom for rent), 3rd floor, gas stove, decent views, pretty quiet, ND, 12/01. Heat/electricty incl. High speed internet $30. 802-371-7033.
Underhill Roommmate for 3bedroom house on 8 country acres. $500/mo. incls. all utils. W/D onsite. 802-899-4007.
Nice house to share Waterbury 3 bdrm. 2 bathroom. Nice neighborhood, good privacy, great location. Includes all utilities. Cable, internet heat air cond. etc. $550. Room For Rent 315 North Street Jan. 1st - July. $485 plus deposit, includes utilities: heat, electric, cable TV, Internet, etc. Call Josh @ 802-578-7856. roommate wanted Large 2bedroom to share. Close to UVM & hospital. Looking for grad. student/prof. NS. $460/mo. +. Till 6/01/07. Please email jlhmiles@ adelphia.net. Roommate Wanted Two-yearold condominium in St. Albans has a partially finished walkout basement avail. Shared kitchen and 1.5-bath. 802-524-4147. Share on Lake Elmore 3-bedroom, 2-bath, all utls. incl., $400/ mo., 20 mins to Stowe/Smuggs/ Montpelier and 45 mins to Burlington, male preferred. gseriesu
Williston Share quiet, clean, large house w/two roommates. W/D, D/W. $575/mo. + 1/3 utils. 802-999-8109.
Sublets/ Temporary burlington sublet for the months of february and March. 4-bedroom house shared with 3 mature, responsible men. $350 a month plus part. utilities. 540 South Willard St. Call for interview.859-0276 Jericho Sublet Share country 2-story home, mountain views, quiet. Own bathroom. Flexible length of stay. No smoking, dog possible. Security dep. and 1/2 utils. 802-656-7992. Spacious Home 4 - ? mnths Winooski - Spacious family home on quiet street. Furnished. Flexible duration - Four to ??? months beginning December. References,
deposit. $1400/month plus utilities. No pets.
Housing Wanted Housing needed I’m a male musician, w/a full-time job that needs a place where I can live and play my instruments. I’ve never been late on rent or bills, and I’m easy going. Eric, 802-264-9802.
Services ATTN LANDLORDS: Good apartments wanted. Experienced real estate broker will advertise your apartments, show your apartments, run credit reports and check references. You make final decision and retain the right to rent the apartment yourself. If you rent to my customer, I charge one month’s rent. Call David Siegel at 860-4641 at RED E RENTALS to find out more.
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Bank FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Repos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For listings call 1-800-425-1620 ext. H107. (AAN CAN).
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2997 Shelburne Rd. Unique, new office space, work studio for artist. Incls. all utils. $300/mo. Call Andy, 363-6933.
OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, November 15, 4:30-5:30 Four homes now available! The condos are located in an eclectic mix of buildings, including an historic lighthouse building and carriage barn, and just seconds away from downtown Burlington! Three 1-bedroom condominiums are now available, many with hardwood floors and large windows. One 2-bedroom condo is available with 720 square feet and cathedral ceilings. Appliances included in the sale are refrigerator and gas-range. On-site parking and laundry facilities are included. Purchase prices range from $85,000 to $165,000 Grant amounts range from $17,000 to $33,000
Burlington Waterfront. Distinctive and unique office/retail space. Environmentally friendly and affordable. Main Street Landing, Melinda Moulton, 802-864-7999. www.mainstreetlanding.com. Burlington A downtown firstfloor, bright, 300 sq. ft., w/parking. Avail. now. Please call Rick, 864-3430. Burlington Bright office w/ lake views in suite w/two psychotherapists. Shared waiting room, larger room for group work avail. Handicap accessible. Parking, phone. Hourly sublet of large furnished office also possible. Amy or Lauren, 802-862-6931.
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OPEN HOUSE: Sunday November 19, 1:00-2:00. Beautiful condominiums are currently under construction at a great location in Fairfax. Each condo features approximately 1500 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths, garage, and full basement. Details are subject to change, stay tuned! Purchase Price $210,000 Grant for income-eligible buyers $49,300 Amount needed to finance $160,700
Colchester Prof. office space. 1600 sq. ft. w/reception area. Four offices, conference room, 2bathrooms, kitchen and parking. Call Dick Mazza for details, 8624065, 863-1067. In Vergennes Commercial/office space 1000 + sq. ft. Ideal for artisan studio or small shops. Call 802-877-2134. ComSouth Burlington mercial/office space. 1000 sq. ft. 5 offices. Parking. Storage. 658-0988. South Burlington 400 sq. ft. Light-filled office space avail. Farrell St. 861-6240, leave message. South Burlington 2500 sq. ft. office space avail. 861-6240, leave message. Waterfront office space available. Adirondack views. Incls. parking. Call Ken at 865-3450.
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YOUTH WORKER Seeking high energy, creative, experienced professional(s) committed to youth and community empowerment. Must have considerable experience working with middle and/or high school-age youth and the ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must have experience facilitating small groups. Commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention a must. Community-based, youth development focus coalition expanding into Burlington. We need volunteers too!
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As the Director of Internet Strategy and Website Operations, you will develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive and integrated internet strategy that supports the organization’s strategic goals. You will provide leadership for web initiatives throughout the DH system and manage website development and operations while assuming responsibility for building and maintaining customer-focused internet services. Additionally, you will manage and implement new web technologies, coordinating with Information Systems and others when multiple systems are involved. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, computer science or related field with a minimum of 5 years of combined experience in website management, portal strategy or e-business. A Masters degree is preferred. A strong track record of effective supervisory experience in a health care, marketing or technology setting is preferred. The chosen candidate must be able to function comfortably in a matrix model.
Topnotch offers competitive wages, duty meals, health and life insurance options, health-club access, generous 401(k) match program, tuition reimbursement, and discounted ski passes. Please contact the HR department at 802-253-6420 or visit our website at www.topnotchresort.com.
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Thrifty Car Rental of Vermont is seeking a Parking Attendant & Shuttle Driver needed immediately at Thrifty Airport parking. Shifts start at 4:30 am & 11 am. Part-time. Stop by for an application: Thrifty Airport Parking 1710 Williston Road, So. Burlington or call Andrew at 802-863-5500 x 25 for an appointment.
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STUDENT MATINEE RESERVATION COORDINATOR Education Department seeks a full-time, highly organized person to coordinate ticket reservations and related activities for the Student Matinee Series (average 45,000 annual audience members). Duties include processing orders and payments, managing waitlists, handling day-of-show needs, marketing to schools & teachers, maintaining databases and web pages, and compiling statistics. Requirements: Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred); excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills; strong data entry skills and the ability to learn payment processing and reconciliation procedures; attention to detail; ability to multitask; and grace in problem-solving. Proficiency in MS Word & Excel a must. Knowledge of MS Access, Publisher, and/or strong writing ability a plus. Applicants must be willing to work one evening per week. Please send a cover letter and resume by November 22, 2006 to:
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EDUCATION & PUBLIC OFFICER Vermont Office ofINFORMATION the Secretary of State COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR ExEcutiVE ASSiStAnt – SEcrEtAry Of StAtE Department of Education Come help the Office ofathe Secretary of Stateand promote democracy in Vermont! We are looking for bright, creative experienced This half-time plus position designs and implements voter outreach and civic individual to take a leadership role at the Department education programs for Vermont in an effort to increase awareness and participation of Education in the area of communication and at all levels of government. Projects include: civics programs in the elementary media. In this role you will work closely with the and middle schools that focus on the history, geography and government of Commissioner of Education and the leadership of the Vermont; programs for Vermont’s middle and high schools on the legislative process; department. Responsibilities will include coordinating a poster and essay contest to promote an appreciation of Vermont’s unique all department media and press events; monitor press, history, culture and our constitution; voter education in high schools and on college media and sources of information education; campuses; andlocal programs designed to encourageon Vermonters to vote and to advise on activities, internal communications, volunteer for media municipal public service. strategic planning, and communications with a broad range constituents in the field. The idealof candidate for this job will have a commitment to civic engagement for all; the energy and creativity to reach citizens in non-traditional ways; and the Requires at least three ofprojects experience inThe ability to supervise skill to organize and carry outyears several at once. journalism, publicity public science, relations or a related interns. A Bachelor’s degreeor in political education or the liberal arts and field, preferably including experience in the political process,program-planning education or community outreach is strongly preferred. The job is located in Montpelier with limited travel and flexible schedule. responsibilities. This is an exempt position with full state employee health and retirement benefits. For more information contact John Turner at (802)Send 828-5102 or cover joturner@doe.state.vt.us resume, letter and three references directly to Montpelier – Full-Time. Open until filled.
Linda Hall, Office of the Secretary of State 26Vermont Terrace offers Street,an Montpelier, VT 05609-1101 The State of excellent total compensation orTo email lhall@sec.state.vt.us or fax (802) 828-2496. package. apply, interested candidates should use the online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact Application deadline: 12/5/06
the Department of Human Resources, Employment Services The State of Vermont is an or Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. at (800) 640-1657 (voice) 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and people from diverse Service). The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/ cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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Northlands Job Corps offers a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives. Northlands offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family, 401k plan, and paid time-off. EOE Northlands Job Corps Center 100A MacDonough Drive, Vergennes, VT 05491 Attn: Heather Adams, HR Manager Phone: 802-877-0159 • Fax: 802-877-0392 adams.heathera@jobcorps.org
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Marija Valencak Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program 462 Hegeman Ave., Ste 101 Colchester, VT 05446 mvalencak@uscrivt.org
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Director of resource Development Community College of Vermont seeks an experienced development professional with a passion for helping people improve their lives, the drive to build strong donor relationships, and the leadership to create a thriving community of philanthropy at CCV. CCV is relatively new at fundraising and intends to create a mature, effective and successful operation in a short time. The immediate focus is on annual fundraising and alumni outreach, leading to the longer-term development of a comprehensive college fundraising program.
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American Flatbread Company is looking for people who are passionate about great food! The following positions are available:
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Create an exceptional dining experience for our guests and provide leadership and support to our wonderful staff. If you have 3+years of restaurant experience or comparable management experience, positive energy, great people skills and organizational ability, we would love to talk with you! Full-time position.
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Share your creativity and passion with us! This energetic, dynamic, team-oriented leader is responsible for creating weekly specials that utilize local farmers and artisans, organically grown produce and the freshest food available. Must enjoy interacting with customers and supporting a dedicated back of house team. Full-time position. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package available. Send letter of interest, resume and 3 references to:
American Flatbread Company 46 Lareau Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673 or email us at: hr@americanflatbread.com
AssistAnt to the executive Director of Student Support Services
Are you a self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented individual? Do you have experience working with deadlines, multitasking, budget management, and effectively communicating with clients? The student support services office of Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (serving Essex Junction schools, Westford Schools, Essex High School and the Center for Technology, Essex) is seeking an experienced individual to coordinate and perform a variety of key support functions as an assistant to the Executive Director of Student Support Services (special education and student support services) in a fast-paced work environment. Position is full-time, 12-months/ year, and pays $13.09/hour. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance, 25K term life insurance, retirement plan with up to 200% employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid leaves.
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Johnson State College, a dynamic and growing college offering liberal arts and professional programs, is engaged in an ambitious plan to guide teaching and learning in the coming years. Located just one hour from Burlington, the 350-acre campus is situated upon a spectacular hilltop in the heart of the Green Mountains. The college is host to 30 academic programs and serves students, from Vermont and beyond. Currently, we are seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions:
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Part-time faculty openings for Spring 2007 in the following courses or disciplines: • Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Rehabilitation • Applications in GIS Learn more about the above positions and obtain application instructions by visiting our website:
An independent young woman is seeking an active and energetic roommate who can assist her in accessing the community and with learning to increase her independent living skills. She does not currently have an apartment, and would prefer to live in Burlington or South Burlington.
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ACCESS Clinician: to join dynamic team providing on-call crisis intervention, & a variety of clinical modalities of clinical work w/ children & families.No overnight or weekend shifts.Experience in crisis intervention,conflict resolution & behavior management required. Ability & desire to collaborate w/ multiple resources a must. Master’s degree required.FT w/ benefits.
Community Inclusion Facilitator Position Would you like to make your own schedule while making a difference in someone’s life? Support individuals with developmental disabilities in a one on one setting while enjoying your community to it’s fullest. Shoot hoops, swim, fish, walk around the many wonderful parks Chittenden County has to offer, and so much more! Enjoy the flexibility of a part time position while making a positive impact in your community. If you would like to join our diverse team, please send your cover letter and resume to the address below, attention Karen, or e-mail to staff@cvsvt.org.
Business Associate: to support the revenue/receivables/billing,cash processing,management/third party reporting, general accounting,etc.activities of the accounting department.Looking for one to three years of Insurance/Medicaid billing and collections experience. 37.5 hours per week, with benefits.
Champlain Vocational Services 512 Troy Ave., Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05446 Phone: 802-655-0511 • Fax: 802-655-5207
Emergency Team Clinician (PT-Temporary): Seeking a Master’s level mental health clinician to provide phone and face-to-face crisis intervention,primarily office-based. Requires excellent assessment skills,sound clinical judgment, and a strong team orientation. Prior crisis intervention experience and clinical work with populations with major mental illness strongly desired. Excellent orientation, supervision and support provided. 23.5 hours (Mon. & Tue. days, and Wed. a.m. meeting), additional substitute hours may be available for weekends, vacation coverage, etc. Position runs through May ‘07, with substitute opportunities continuing.
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To apply to any of the“Job Opportunities”listed above you may choose to contact us by: • Email: hr@csac-vt.org • Mail: Send a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, CSAC, 89 Main Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 • In person: Application for employment can be picked up at either CSAC office: 89 Main Street or 61 Court Street, Middlebury, VT • Phone: Please contact Human Resources at (802) 388-6751, ext. 425.
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Front Office Assistant We have an immediate opening for an energetic individual with excellent telephone personality and customer service skills. We are distributors of semiconductors catering to a broad range Electronics Industry internationally. Front line for all callers, this full-time position requires a bubbly but professional personality that makes the first point of contact to the company both pleasant and efficient. The job also involves support to the Front Office Administrator including some office administration, filling, data entry and back-up when necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a must, plus the ability to learn a new in-house computer system. Must be a team player and have good organizational skills. A minimum of 2 years experience in similar capacity is essential. There is room for advancement as we grow. If you enjoy being part of a growing team we would like to hear from you.
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Vermont Adult Learning, a private, nonprofit and statewide provider of adult education seeks individuals to teach work readiness skills to groups of adults, conduct assessments and collaborate with local agencies. Assignment runs from December 2006 through June 2007. Qualifications: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to network within the community. BA degree required. Candidates with teaching, human service and/or group facilitation experience encouraged to apply. These are new positions with the possibility of being extended beyond this grant year. Compensation includes excellent benefits. Please send a letter of interest, site preference and resume by Monday, November 20, 2006 to:
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Search Committee, Vermont Adult Learning 60 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676 www.vtadultlearning.org
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Leadership position is available in a progressive mental health program. Seeking a highly organized, energetic individual with experience working with the business community. Position includes primary oversight for employment services and provision of assistance with the day-to-day operational aspects of the treatment team. Additional responsibilities include providing training and education about employment services, assuring requirements of grant(s) are met and serving as liaison to State agencies, the community and local economic development entities. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Experience with Individual Placement and Support Model (IPS) and adults with severe and persistent mental illness desirable, however not essential. Requires a clean driving record and ability to transport clients. Master’s degree in an appropriate field, plus three to five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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NCSS is seeking a new addition to its Intensive Family-Based Services team. The IFBS team at NCSS provides in-home, family-based clinical and support services to families who may be experiencing mental health, emotional and/or behavioral challenges, and who may have children at risk of being placed outside of the home. The ideal candidate will have a mental health background and experience with assessment, advocacy, life skill training and service coordination, as well as superior collaboration and communication skills. A graduate degree in a human service field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus four years experience working with children and families, as well as a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
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Parent Educator needed to work as part of a collaboration between The Department for Children and Families (formerly SRS) and NCSS Children’s Services. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and experienced in family-centered support, early childhood development and parenting strategies for families who have experienced trauma, loss and significant, ongoing stress. Position provides direct service to children and families in home, agency and community-based settings including service coordination, assessment, advocacy and skills training. Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree and related experience. Strong collaboration and communication skills, a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are a must. Hours vary and may include some evening hours.
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Understanding person needed to provide support for a sociable, young Franklin County man who has a good sense of humor and varied interests. Provider will offer assistance with activities of daily living and home care. Driver’s license needed to drive this individual’s van to access activities in the community. Work as part of a team to make a difference in this man’s life. For more information, please contact Meribeth at 524-0574, ext. 232.
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GROUNDSKEEPER Full-time groundskeeper (Tuesday thru Saturday) to perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance and landscaping duties. Responsibilities include planting of trees, shrubs and flowers, fertilizing, pruning and mowing. Will be required to maintain and operate heavy grounds equipment and assist in snow removal. Vermont driver’s license is required. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical screening. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate learning and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college. Saint Michael’s College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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DISHWASHERS WAITSTAFF • LINE COOKS • Lunch Cooks • Prep Cooks to work in a fast-paced restaurant. Competitive wages and excellent work environment. Apply in person at:
General duties include: patient scheduling, maintaining a patient database, financial management, patient chart management, ordering and maintaining herbal inventory and office supplies, overseeing the insurance billing process, and promoting the clinic and Oriental Medicine. Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter to:
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Allenbrook Homes for Youth is seeking strong, confident applicants to work with teenage youth in a community-based residential treatment facility. Position responsibilities would include: daily care of youth, implementing the behavioral teaching model, group management, and some administrative tasks. Must have ability to have empathy while setting clear boundaries. This is a full-time position for primarily evening and weekend hours and comes with benefits. Please call 802-658-1605 or send resume, letter and references to: Allenbrook Homes for Youth Attn: LuCinda 100 Allen Road South Burlington, VT 05403
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Acupuncture Vermont seeks a highly motivated, organized, and outgoing individual for our full-time office manager position. Candidates should have at least 5 years of prior office experience, preferably in a medical office setting, as well as a good understanding of computerized office systems and the ability to work compassionately with a wide variety of people.
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The Essex Parks & Recreation Department is seeking an energetic individual to assist in the supervision of the Essex Extended School Program (ESP). General responsibilities include ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the after-school program. The Coordinator will also supervise and assist ESP monitors with daily procedures, including attendance and supervision of children. This position is part-time. The ESP Coordinator works approximately 7-12 hours per week during the ESP at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
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Full-Time Toddler Teacher Fun-loving childcare center seeks experienced and energetic full-time toddler teacher. Good pay and benefits. Signon bonus. Call 802-652-9800
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Seeking responsible, mature individuals in our Warehouse and Production/Assembly Departments. Full-time/part-time/flexible hours available. Experience helpful but not necessary. Please send resume to: 327 Holly Court, Suite 20 Williston, VT 05495 or email to: customerservice@franklinaugust.com
ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Kestrel Health Information, Inc., a Hinesburg-based medical publishing company, is seeking an Advertising Sales Representative to grow our business through print and online advertising sales in new and existing markets. Successful candidates will have some experience in sales. Office-based with some travel required. Competitive base and full compensation package including benefits. Please email resume and cover letter to:
Email: elizabeth@kestrelhealthinfo.com No phone calls, please. Non-smokers only.
Part-time recePtionist The Stern Center for Language and Learning has an immediate opening for a part-time Receptionist to work late afternoons 2–6 five days per week. Position answers multiline phone system and provides clerical assistance to professional staff. Other duties include ordering of office supplies, mail distribution, and general office work. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and familiarity with Excel and word processing required.
Customer Service & Fulfillment Specialist We’re seeking a cheerful team player with a can-do attitude to join our merry, hardworking staff. Position requires a self-motivated, organized individual with excellent computer and customer service skills. Responsibilities include phone coverage, processing paperwork, coordinating custom product assembly and off-site warehouse fulfillment center, as well as providing general support. NGA is an equal opportunity employer.
SAMARITAN HOUSE AMERICORPS POSITION Wonderful service opportunity available offering community support to homeless folks. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, outgoing, organized and self-directed. AmeriCorps offers a living allowance, health insurance, training opportunities and an education award for a commitment through August 31, 2007. Please send resume and cover letter to: SAMARITAN HOUSE 20 KINGMAN ST., ST. ALBANS, VT 05478 ATTN: LINDA RYAN OR samaritanhouse@verizon.net.
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The Stern Center for Language and Learning is a nonprofit educational center working to help all learners reach their potential. We have an opening for a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for advancing our image and identity through media relations, graphic design for printed materials, and website redesign. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, be detail oriented, organized, and a team player committed to the Stern Center’s mission. See website for full job description.
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Howard Community Services The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Howard Center 102 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 www.HowardCenter.org
PAID RoommAte Sought Earn $12,300 annually while sharing a lovely Winooski home with charming 28y/o man with mild developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include helping him foster social connections & develop friendships, plus sharing household chores. Rent is $450/month, includes utilities. Home is on the bus line, has large yard and room for storage. Call Joanna Puga-Mello at 802-660-3672 for more information. EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.
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