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In his column [“Inside Track,� November 10], Peter Freyne takes the Clavelle campaign for governor to task for its shoddy performance, which, of course, resulted in a decisive victory for Jim Douglas. I agree that Peter Clavelle ran a poorly conceived and executed campaign. However, short of a total meltdown by Douglas, Clavelle never had a chance to win. When Jim Jeffords decided to leave the Republican Party, we knew it was out of genuine conviction; whereas, Clavelle’s sudden move to the Democratic Party was nothing more than political expediency. Vermonters do not like pretenders. Jack McMullen learned that the hard way a few years ago when he was beaten by Fred Tuttle in the Republican Primary race to take on Pat Leahy. The leadership of the Democratic Party who let Clavelle strong-arm his way onto their ticket should have understood this essential characteristic of the Vermont voter. Stephen Zeoli

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hazy purple mountains beyond. We hugged and cried and despaired over the state of our world. We wondered how so many people could vote for an administration that says we must encourage a “Culture of Life,� yet continues an immoral, unjustified war against a country that did not attack us. How could so many people believe that this administration will keep us safe from terrorist attacks, when 9/11 occurred just after Bush took a month-long vacation, and now, three years later, Osama bin Laden is still free? How could so many people choose leaders who have plunged our country into the deepest debt ever, who’ve placed their wealthy donors’ interests before the needs of the millions of people desperate for jobs that pay a livable wage? How could so many people vote for a President who has given corporations the green light to pollute our air, who has said that harvesting trees is the best way to protect the environment, who would lay waste to Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to pad the wallets of his oil buddies? How could so many people prefer a ticket whose “morality� would deny a woman the right to make decisions about her own body and life? I am afraid that my son, who will be 18 this month, will be drafted into a war that is wrong.

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FLIPPED OUT

As a resident of the downtown area in Burlington, I’m used to the rowdy nights and culture. I don’t mind it and, in fact, enjoy living amidst this level of social interaction. But, after Cathy Resmer’s article [“Local Matters,”

October 27] pointed out that college vandalism is worse this year than usual, I can’t help but mention that I, too, have faced a level of violence which has infringed upon my ability to carry on my usual activities. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, my little white Geo (with a mismatched blue hood) was manually flipped. Though it was a completely reliable and useful car, it was also 10 years old and therefore not wor-

thy of insuring for damages. I paid $50 for Spillane’s to dispose of it (after paying them $100 for towing it to their lot). I have sought victim’s compensation, but the woman I spoke with at the States Attorney’s office pointed out there is a blind spot when it comes to property damage. Had I been in the car at the time of the “rolling,” I would be compensated. Although the car was worth too little to insure, it was indis-

pensable for my work, which requires me to drive all over the state. Having exhausted every other option, my only recourse is to try to seek compensation from the people who thought it would be fun to destroy my only source of transportation. If anyone has information about this event, please contact the Burlington Police Department regarding incident #20986. Emily Anderson BURLINGTON

BLAME GAME

Amazingly, both UVM students and residents of Burlington are so easily reduced to name-calling. Megan Munson-Waruken’s letter “Simmer Down” [November 17] is indicative of the all-encompassing contempt in neighborhoods inhabited by UVM students. Waruken’s letter is uninformed for two reasons. First, saying that UVM students can demand more space is irrelevant. Even if more space existed, college kids would still want to drink, and UVM’s administration would still use all means to stop the underage drinking. Students would still

move downtown and swarm the streets in hopes of avoiding campus drug enforcement. Second, the Cynic article fairly represented both sides of the argument, and to say it was disrespectful and lacked maturity illustrates she did not read the article. The first thing responsible parents/adults do when looking for a neighborhood to live in is ask neighbors what it is like to live there. Realistically, some neighborhoods need to be avoided because, unfortunately, they are “just not a good neighborhood to live in.” The problems go deeper than students. I agree that being a part of a community means accountability. Landlords who rent houses to more than five youths at a time, and the UVM administration, which fulfills monetary goals by busting beer drinkers instead of providing a more hospitable environment on campus, should be held accountable. So really, the problem is people trying to get rich off the college students. Matthew Silverman BURLINGTON

CORRECTION: In last week’s roundup of NECI grads working in

Vermont, we mistakenly described Bri Palmer as running the self-serve pick-up deli at City Market in Burlington. Palmer is actually City Market’s caterer. Jamie Eisenberg runs the deli — as well as the bakery and cheese departments. Our apologies.

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t’s that time of the year when the familiar refrain, “Hey, if I don’t see you, have a great Thanksgiving,” fills the air. The annual ritual. The family reunions. The football games. The turkey. But it’s just not the same this year and everyone knows it. The Big Bad World has produced very dark and cloudy skies. And the sendoff last Friday of 600 Vermont citizen soldiers to the Middle East was all the more painful knowing the war that calls them is one that never should have been started. And it’s a war with no end in sight. And the future? Well, let’s see if, despite the gloom, we can make up a Thanksgiving list of things to look forward to. 1. The inauguration of President George W. Bush to a second term. 2. More Vermont casualties in the Arab country we invaded under false pretenses. 3. The continued absence of an antiwar movement. 4. The growth of the national debt and decline of the dollar. 5. The leadership of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 6. Continued inaction on global warming and other critical environmental issues. 7. Growing alienation from longtime allies such as France, Germany, Canada and Mexico. 8. More right-wing judges on the federal bench. 9. More asleep-at-the-wheel journalism by the corporate press. 10. A second Al-Quaida strike on our homeland. There, got it off our chest. It helps sometimes if one confronts the shadows. Of course, there is a bright side. We checked in recently with the two Vermont politicians who, based on the November 2 election results, are the most popular in the state: U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, a Democrat, and Vermont’s only member of the House of Representatives, Bernie Sanders. Last week, Mr. Sanders called a postelection press conference, but it wasn’t to talk about the election. Instead, believe it or not, Ol’ Bernardo wanted to yap about importing prescription drugs from Canada. It’s an issue he’s been yapping about for five years. But there was an 800-pound gorilla in the room that morning that needed to be addressed. And that gorilla was the reelection of the right-wing tyrant who’s run up the national debt while deceitfully leading us into a disastrous, reckless, bloody war. “Well,” answered Sanders, “we can go into our closets and we can cry about it, or we can do our best to educate, organize and fight back effectively. And that’s what we have to do.” Hear! hear! Mr. Sanders noted that in Vermont,

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Democrat John Kerry beat Bush by about 20 points. “Clearly people are not happy with the federal results,” said Sanders. “The answer,” he said, “is not to become cynical or depressed.” Easier said than done, Mr. Congressman. This week yours truly checked in with our senior senator. In fact, Patrick J. Leahy, the guy who 30 years ago turned the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s post into a political Cape Canaveral, is now one of the most senior members of the United States Senate. St. Patrick ranks seventh in seniority and, as he noted, four of the members ahead of him “are in their eighties.” Patrick is a spry 64. In a wide-ranging Seven Days interview, St. Patrick spoke frankly about the days ahead in a second Bush administration and the damage to be done to our beloved America as a result. Leahy has, as Vermonters and the entire nation are aware, become a particular target of the current right-wing regime. The Vermonter’s courageous opposition to the appointment of judges who would happily substitute the Bible for the Bill of Rights even won him an “F”-word-laced cussing out by Vice President Dick Cheney on the Senate floor. No question, Leahy of Vermont is near the top of the White House enemies list. Based on his recent 70.6 percent landslide reelection win, Vermonters are damn proud that he is. “The biggest mistake we could make,” Sen. Leahy told Seven Days, “is to just sit and be blue for four years.” Besides, he pointed out, there’s a lot more blue in those red states than people realize. “If 40,000 votes changed in Ohio, everybody connected with the Democrats would be considered geniuses,” said St. Patrick. Yes, but that’s not what happened, is it? Let’s face it. In the short term things don’t look rosy. Just take the bankrupt fiscal policy Bush has shackled us with. “In our country, there’s always been an underlying view that you have to make it better for the next generation,” said St. Patrick. “This time the attitude is, we want what we want today, and the next generation, hey, you’re on your own!” Funding for research, education, Social Security and much more will be drastically slashed, predicted Leahy. Interest rates will rise as the Saudis and Japanese and others who buy our treasury bonds switch from dollars to euros. It’s not going to be pretty, folks. And though Mr. Bush won a narrow victory three weeks ago, he continues to rule as if he received the kind of 100 percent “voter” support that dictator Saddam Hussein once enjoyed in Iraq. INSIDE TRACK >> 20A

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Fair Haven Acid Test Random drug testing of high school students could begin in Vermont next year despite objections from the American Civil Liberties Union. Urine testing for alcohol and illegal substances will likely be pioneered by Fair Haven Union High School in Rutland County. Residents of the six towns sending students to the school expressed overwhelming support for the initiative in an informal Election Day poll. The impetus for the move comes mainly from a local civic group alarmed by apparent widespread substance abuse among the high school’s 577 students. In a statewide survey last year, they reported using marijuana and

Some Vermont school officials suggest that the specter of drug tests can give students a face-saving excuse for refusing to drink or smoke pot. alcohol at rates well above the average for Vermont high schools. A few Fair Haven students have also been caught with drugs at the school in the past couple of years. Local school officials say, however, that they cannot reliably gauge the current extent of student drug use. Felice Clauder, appointed as Fair Haven principal this summer, says she hasn’t been on the job long enough to make such a determination. In the Election Day survey, 70 percent of 2000 respondents said they favored testing. Most members of the Rutland-Addison Supervisory Union school board view these results as a mandate to move ahead with a proposal that has been under discussion for several months. “The result meant we apparently touched a nerve,” says board chairman Rick Buxton of Orwell. He predicts the board will formally endorse random drug testing sometime next year. “It is important that we do something effective at Fair Haven,” Buxton says. “We want to be pro-active rather than reactive.” He’s not bothered by the school’s potential status as the first in Vermont to carry out drug tests on students. “I don’t mind taking the lead because it’s such a serious problem with youth,” Buxton says. But many details must be addressed before any Fair Haven students can be ordered to pee in a cup. For example, money must be found to pay for the tests at a time when many Vermont schools, including Fair Haven, are being forced to cut academic and extracurricular programs. With individual tests costing anywhere from $11 to $70 — depending on how many substances they are designed to detect — Buxton says the school must decide how many students it can afford to screen. The board must also set policy for students who refuse to participate and for those who test positive. These issues are more complicated than the simple yes-or-no Election Day survey may have suggested, says former Fair Haven principal Dana Cole-Levesque. He notes that school officials must decide the fundamental purpose of drug-testing students. “Is it puni-

tive? Rehabilitative?”asks Cole-Levesque, who now serves as principal of Otter Valley Union High School. The board of that Brandon school has also been considering a student drug-testing initiative, but does not appear close to acting on it. Cole-Levesque says random screening can have beneficial effects as long as it’s part of a comprehensive counseling and prevention effort. He and some other Vermont school officials suggest that the specter of drug tests can give students a face-saving excuse for refusing to drink or smoke pot. They can spurn peers’ temptations on the grounds that they do not want to jeopardize their participation in sports or other extracurricular activities, Cole-Levesque argues. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that students taking part in competitive after-school activities — a category defined to include cheerleading and choir — may be randomly tested for drug and alcohol use. In a 5-4 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court found two years ago that such suspicion-less tests do not violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. “The need to prevent and deter the substantial harm of childhood drug use provides the necessary immediacy for a school testing policy,” Thomas wrote in a case brought by an Oklahoma honor-roll student who opposed the tests on privacy grounds. The Bush administration is urging school districts around the country to begin random screening programs. White House drug czar John P. Walters says the tests are needed to help combat an “epidemic” of drug and alcohol abuse among students. But less than 5 percent of the nation’s school districts have taken this step. And California is considering legislation to forbid the practice; that state’s Parent Teacher Association argues, “a random drug-testing program implies there is no trust.” Vermont has no statewide policy on student drug testing. Principals and high school board leaders in at least some of the state’s districts say the apparent scope of the substanceabuse problem at their schools does not currently warrant a testing regimen. At the same time, few Vermont school officials appear to oppose the move as a matter of principle. Wayne Hall, a member of the Fair Haven high school board, does take a dissenting position, however. Drug tests “set a bad tone in an educational setting,” Hall says. “I also have a problem with it on the basis of Fourth Amendment privacy rights.” The Vermont chapter of the ACLU has a problem with it for the same reason. “We can’t send the message to kids that they can’t take full advantage of school opportunities unless they agree to the invasion of privacy that drug tests represent,” state ACLU director Allen Gilbert writes in an email. “We can’t send the message to kids that only certain groups of kids, such as athletes or others participating in extracurricular activities, are the ones doing drugs. We can’t send a message to kids that to protect their privacy they’ve got to go to the Web to find all sorts of inventive ways to beat unnecessary drug tests.” The ACLU further opposes the tests on the grounds of ineffectiveness. In the largest study to date, involving 76,000 students around the country, drug use was found to be just as common in schools with a testing program as in schools without one. KEVIN J. KELLEY

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Kowalski warns that cheap domestic dog and cat furs are making their way into the U.S. fur market as a byproduct of the Chinese meat industry. Rev. Gary Kowalski, GMAD board member and author of the book The Souls of Animals, says that fashion hype, rather than consumer demand, is driving this trend. He points to ubiquitous ads in magazines such as The New Yorker and Vogue as evidence of the industry’s efforts to market fur as “trendy, chic and fun” and to “build up consumer tolerance” to fur. But Kowalski says people should be more concerned than ever about the animals killed in the fur industry. “Animals that are trapped in the wild suffer slow, agonizing deaths, while the millions that are ‘farmed’ spend their lives in cages, only to experience a horrible death by anal electrocution, clubbing or asphyxiation,” he says. Kowalski also warns that cheap domestic dog and cat furs are making their way into the U.S. fur market as a byproduct of the Chinese meat industry. These products are often labeled with exotic names, such as Asian wolf, or Dogue de Chine, and are frequently dyed in bright colors. Garments that retail for less than $150 are not even required to carry labels, so Kowalski says some consumers are not even aware that they are buying animal fur. Stores stocking fur this season include Filene’s, Monelle, Kit Cornell and Ann Taylor in Burlington, and J.C. Penney, Leather Express, B. Moss and Express in South Burlington’s University Mall. Does it sell? Opinions vary. “Everywhere else, it’s rampant,” says Briar Ewing, who works at fur-free Ecco on Church Street, “but consumers are pretty conscious of it in Vermont.” Rachel Strules, owner of Burlington’s Sweet Lady Jane, adds, “Most people say, ‘I don’t know where I would wear it around here.’” But Jessica McEvoy, who has worked at Expressions on Church Street for five years, says rabbit fur jackets and raccoon-collar coats at the store are selling very well. “Every Christmas season, all of the fur we bring in sells out. It’s undeniable that people love the way it looks and feels.” ANDREW BARKER

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Moral Values Police responded to a complaint at a flea market in Spring Hill, Tennessee, that Katherine Williams was violating the community’s sexually oriented business ordinance by trying to sell a rubber duck as a child’s toy that contained a vibrating mechanism. That, city officials decided, made it a sex toy. Because Williams took down her display before police arrived, City Administrator Ken York admitted there wasn’t enough evidence to cite Williams, who sells lotions and adult novelties at in-home parties. But when she insisted that she would return next year to promote her products, York declared, “If she does, she’ll be cited into court. That duck is a sexual toy, and it was on display. That was a vibrator on display in public view.” • Stephen Linnen, 34, a former lawyer for the Ohio House Republican caucus, pleaded guilty in Columbus to ambushing at least 53 women while he was nude and photographing their reaction. Judge Tommy Thompson sentenced Linnen to 18 months in jail but decided not to declare him a sexual offender, explaining that he was unlikely to repeat the offense he admitted already repeating 52 times. • Nineteen firefighters in Sacramento, California, were disciplined for using city fire engines to meet women. Fire

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God help this poor guy, because, in the blink of an eye, I can go from merely boring to truly insufferable. Chuckling at my own rapier wit, I added, “Actually, it was your clothes. It was either ‘office party’ or ‘wedding.’” “That makes sense,” he said. “Anyway, my wife works at an advertising firm, and this was their yearly thing. They do it Halloween week to avoid the Christmas holiday crunch. So there was a lot of drinking, and things got a little crazy. Well, my wife and this girl she works with — and this girl is, like, totally hot — the two of them start fooling around about us all hooking up. I could tell it was more than just talk; I could feel it.” “Oh, I see,” I interjected. “That’s the ‘two-fer’ you were talking about.” “Exactly. So this is like every guy’s dream, right? I don’t know why, but I took off. What I was thinking, I have, like, no idea.” Ah, the age-old conflict, I thought to myself as we sped along Route 15, passing the old Fanny Allen and then the Fort. The id versus the ego. My generation came up with a one-line solution: If it feels good, do it. That philosophy has worked out great for us babyboomers, don’t you think? We cruised along into Essex Junction. On this gloomy late-October

evening, the sight of the fairgrounds was a cruel reminder of bygone summer days. I could almost smell the fried dough and cotton candy. Life seems to brighten up — literally — once the snow begins to fall, but first we need to endure another bleak month or more of late autumn melancholy. This time of year is always a challenge for me. I feel as if I’m surrounded by trenches; any little thing can get me dispirited. Heck, I mused half-seriously, maybe I could use some sexual shenanigans, if only to shake things up. “Wait a second,” I said. “The idea of a ménage à trois holds a thrilling appeal, I suppose, but you said you were married, right?” “Yeah, but it would be with my wife. That’s the beauty, you see?” He was vigorously nodding his head, like he was trying to convince himself more than me. “I mean, this is coming from her.” “I got that, but still, something like that can’t be healthy for the marriage.” “Oh God,” he said, his voice now plaintive. He didn’t seem so edgy anymore. “I don’t know. Maybe it’s Halloween. You know how it gets — the costumes, the fantasies. It’s like you get to be impulsive, to do things you wouldn’t dream of doing the rest of the year. Well, ‘dream,’ maybe; I guess that’s the whole point. Anyway, the truth is, I left the party tonight because I was scared. I’ve never seen my wife like that, and it freaked me out.” “Look,” I said, “maybe I qualify as a fuddy-duddy at my advanced age, but I don’t think I’m being prudish about this. I just think that sometimes you got to give up one thing for another thing that’s more important.” God help this poor guy, because, in the blink of an eye, I can go from merely boring to truly insufferable. Unfortunately for him, I was on a roll now. “Choices, man, choices,” I continued, squarely on the soapbox. “It takes years to make a strong partnership, and certain sacrifices are a crucial part of it. Am I getting a little Dr. Phil on you, buddy? I think I’ll just shut up now.” “No, it’s all right — I know just what you’re talking about. Me and my wife both really want to make our marriage work. We’re even talking about having a kid next year. It’s just — sometimes I kinda wish I was 18 again.” We pulled into the massive Brickyard development and the guy directed me to his particular condo village. “Well, one thing’s for sure,” he said as he paid the fare, “I need to have a big talk with my wife tomorrow.” “Things will be fine, man.” I told him. “And you know what? Eighteen is a highly overrated age.” 쩾

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Dear Cecil, Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? — Gigi Reece, Chicago Yes. You ask how I know this. (1) Personal observation. Not to bore you with details of my personal life, but grass has always been a problem for me. (2) Scholarly corroboration — specifically, a journal article entitled “The Grass Is Always Greener: An Ecological Analysis of an Old Aphorism” by James R. Pomerantz, Perception, 1983. Professor Pomerantz’s explanation, I may as well tell you, isn’t the model of scientific rigor some might prefer. First, it has about as much to do with ecology as Radio Flyers have to do with radio. Second, the author persists in referring to the “grass is always greener” phenomenon as the “GAG effect,” leading you to suspect that the project wasn’t pursued with 100 percent seriousness. However, in my business you work with what you’ve got. First let’s clear up the ecological angle. The professor writes: “The ecological optics of the viewing conditions shown in figure 1 provide a simple explanation” of the proverb. Figure 1 depicts a man looking at the grass. Parsing things out as best I can, I’m guessing that the grass is ecological, whereas looking at it involves optics. One presumes this is the professor’s GAG reflex in action. However, the academic jungle (and academic writing) being what it is, we can’t rule out the possibility that he wanted the tenure committee to think: Whoa, this guy’s deep. (And it may have worked — Pomerantz got tenure the year this article appeared.) Now to the heart of the matter: If the observer (O) looks at his feet (A), Pomerantz writes, he sees the grass “at an angle more nearly perpendicular to the ground and thus sees through the blades of [green] grass to the [brown] ground below.” This “desaturates the green.” However, if O looks at a nearby field (B), “the more acute angle his line of sight makes with the ground allows less of the brown to reach his eye, and thus green will dominate his perceptual experience.” In other words, the grass seems plenty green when

you look across the way at your neighbor’s lawn, but you see all the bare spots when you look straight down at yours. Makes sense, no? But some will cavil: The paper you’re citing is (partly) a joke! Look, when Stephen Hawking publishes his take on the subject, I’ll quote Stephen Hawking. In the meantime, let’s not lose sight of an axiom I have long lived by: Just because it’s bullshit doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Cecil, Is there any medical foundation to the claim in movies and TV series that people who have taken an overdose of sleeping pills or some other drug must not fall asleep or lose consciousness before they receive treatment or else they will die? Or does it just make for good (ha!) drama? — Bengt Carlsson, Stockholm, Sweden It’s not a crock, but the scriptwriters have it backward. Keeping your overdosing pal awake isn’t for his benefit (directly, anyway). It’s for yours. Barbiturates and other central nervous system depressants have predictable effects on the body depending on dose: first relaxation, then sleep, anesthesia, coma and finally death. Absent monitoring devices, it’s difficult to judge Mr. OD Victim’s condition once he nods off. Rather than take a chance, the standard advice has historically been to keep the poor bastard on his feet — as long as he’s moving, you can be reasonably sure death isn’t imminent, whereas if he can’t be roused, it’s time for a quick trip to the ER. While walking your buddy around may be informative (and reassuring), it’s not really therapeutic — drugs metabolize at roughly the same rate whether the affected party is conscious or not. I’ve heard of one scenario that might count as an exception: The drug is alcohol and a medical professional has given the victim an emetic so he’ll heave whatever he hasn’t digested. In that case having the guy walk around might have some impact on his condition, since if he’s awake and upright, gravity and an active digestive system will help the emetic do its thing. I should stress, however, that doctors (specifically Patrick Murray, a kidney specialist at the University of Chicago Hospitals, whom I consulted on this subject) shudder at the thought of amateurs trying to make a drugged person throw up, lest he choke on his own vomit à la Jimi Hendrix. Better you should get the guy help from people who know what they’re doing. Whether the victim is ambulatory or not becomes moot once he arrives at the hospital. Doctors can order lab tests to determine how much depressant the guy has in him and if it’s safe to let him sleep it off. If it is, they do, taking care to put him on heart and oxygen monitors just in case. CECIL ADAMS

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ike clockwork, every Friday morning at 11:15, Ann Talley shows up at the same Williston restaurant for a lobster roll with coleslaw and a side of corn. Employees at The 99, as the Taft Corners establishment is called, always greet the white-haired customer by name and seat her at a wheelchair-accessible table near the front door. While Talley is a creature of habit, her caregiver Jean Toney orders different items from the lunch menu each time. On a recent windy November day, she chooses seafood chowder. There’s something reassuring about this familiar ritual the two women have developed in the last year and half together. Each week they spend a total of nine hours together, spread out over the course of three days. The 79-year-old Talley is a resident at The Arbors, a senior living community for the memory-impaired in Shelburne. Toney, 53, works for the Vermont franchise of Home Instead Senior Care, a nationwide firm that helps the elderly live more independently. While this agency’s caregivers are non-medical, they can offer companionship, run errands, Jean Toney prepare meals, shop, take clients to their Home Instead Senior Caregiver appointments, do light housekeeping and Essex Junction assist with the myriad details of everyday existence. In business since 1994 and based in Omaha, Home Instead oversees more than 500 offices in the United States and Canada. The South Burlington operation, owned by Patrice Thabault, covers Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille and Addison counties. In addition to providing initial training and orientation, Home Instead encourages caregivers to take advantage of educational opportunities on geriatric issues. Toney has been with the local branch since its inception in 2003. The Essex Junction mother of five has held clerical and deli jobs in the past. This is her first stint in a human-services profession. She’s discovered that all her clients — there’s also one in Williston and another at Wake Robin in Shelburne — have delightful personalities. Toney chuckles when Talley confides her appreciation for eating out: The Arbors is a lovely facility, but “they could improve their menu.” SEVEN DAYS: What gave you the confidence to find a new career in your fifties? JEAN TONEY: Well, I’ve raised children. My kids are now 17, 19, 21, 22 and 27. Three of them are still at home. Being with a family is good training for this kind of job. It’s all caregiving, in a way. Also, after my father died [two decades ago], we moved in with my mother in Massachusetts and took care of her for a few years.

SD: Is that where you were raised? JT: Yes, I’m originally from Groton. I was the youngest of four, with three older brothers. Mom was at home. My dad made paper in a factory. SD: Did you go to college? JT: Money was tight. I had a job in the office of a local hospital after high school. At age 26, I got married to my husband, Warren. We met at the wire and cable company where we both worked, in Marlboro. Then I did other

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SD: How does being a caregiver compare with your previous occupations? JT: This is so much more satisfying. I like building relationships. And the hours are very flexible. So I can still be around when my kids get home from school.

SD: Apart from lunch at The 99, what kinds of activities do you and Ann plan? JT: Oh, we might go to Friendly’s to have a shake, or visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, or stop at the library to pick out books. She went to vote recently. We’ve been to the Fleming Museum. Ann’s an artist. Those are her abstract paintings on the walls of her room at The Arbors. She’s a widow, but her daughter and grandchildren are nearby.

SD: Did you come to Vermont straight from Massachusetts? JT: No, we’ve lived in New Hampshire, Florida and Connecticut. We moved here in 1998 because of Warren’s current job as a manager with a fiber optics SD: Did you two hit it off right company. away? JT: She had been at another facility SD: Is he glad that you now have when we first started to get together. significant responsibilities beyond There was a little bit of friction. The the family? staff there checked on her at night and JT: He really is. she didn’t like that. She was even planning to barricade her door. She’s much SD: When a client’s relatives are more at ease now. We just took it slow. looking for a caregiver through Ann and I have great conversations. It Home Instead, is there a process sparks some of her memories. And we for figuring out which one would kid around. I like to get her to laugh. be best suited? JT: Yes. They kind of have to match SD: What have you learned? personalities and get a good fit. JT: It’s important not to force yourself on clients. I want to help them keep SD: What’s the best part of this job? their dignity. I find aging fascinating. I JT: Some shy away from older people, read a book by Jolene Brackey [Creating but I really enjoy them. I have gotten a Moments of Joy for the Person With whole different outlook on the elderly. Alzheimer’s or Dementia]. About a year They’re interesting to talk to. Each one ago, she spoke at The Arbors on how is an individual. I feel like I’m giving a elderly people respond to “moments of lot and receiving, too. You just have to joy.” You don’t always have to do big adjust to who they are and their needs things. Sometimes, the littlest things and show them kindness. make them happy. SD: Are there needs you’re not supposed to provide? JT: Nothing medical. We can’t even clip

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he block-lettered sign on the front door of Studio Place Arts reads “Open,” but that simple little word says so much more. Six years ago the 119-year-old brick building in downtown Barre was slated for demolition; it had been empty — save for an alleged resident ghost — since a devastating fire in 1993. Now, thanks to the efforts of local investors, the Barre Historical Society and a team of determined artists, the so-called Nichols Building is full of life; you can feel the vitality of this community arts center as soon as you enter the door. Actually, SPA has two front doors. One opens into a capacious, highceilinged classroom/community space: A flock of long-legged easels clusters near the tall front windows; a grouping of tables occupies the middle; a printmaking press is at the rear, tucked behind a small fortress of cubicle dividers — this, explains SPA’s executive director Sue Higby, is the “walk-in closet.” Way in the back, Higby has transformed a former

she’s attending to visitors at this month’s exhibit: the 5th annual members’ show, featuring 110 artists in nearly every medium. The exhibit begins in the gallery and continues on the second and third floors — two-dimensional works and wall sculptures line the wainscoted hallways surrounding the stairwell. Higby explains that the third-floor hall area is usually used for solo shows. “It mimics the space one might find in one’s own home, so people can see how a piece of art might fit into their own space,” she suggests. For the members’ show, Higby has grouped similar artworks together “department-store style” — landscape paintings and photographs here, woodbased sculptures there — perhaps also a subtle sales strategy. Like any vigilant overseer of a nonprofit arts organization, Higby never forgets what it takes to keep the place going. The well-heeled art patron can find collectible works with “big-city” price tags here, such as a painting by

Its proud artistic tradition established Barre as “Vermont’s only true artists’ community,” according to Higby. kitchen into a cheerful office with sunflower-yellow walls. Enter SPA’s other front door and you’re smack in the middle of a gallery, pleasantly crammed with a visually stimulating array of artwork, from paintings to steel sculpture, woven scarves to “button people” ornaments. And here you’re likely to find manager Eva Schectman, a cofounder and SPA’s only other fulltime staffer. If she’s not working in her bright blue, closet-sized office,

Plainfield artist Philip Hagopian selling for $4000. But the vast majority of SPA’s offerings are more accessible — such as a $100 pen-and-ink line drawing by Robert Brunelle, Jr., of Jericho, or a $40 woodcut by Barre artist Robert Morgan. At the lower end of the spectrum are simple Christmas-tree ornaments for a buck-fifty. “I never thought we would be selling art,” says Janet Van Fleet, an artist, co-founder and past board president of SPA. “But in our gallery,

we are selling stuff.” From the beginning, she had envisioned an organization that would derive most of its income from classes; some 35 to 40 of them are now offered every quarter. Rent from artists’ studios also helps pay the mortgage. Van Fleet is fortunate to be one of 15 artists with a working studio upstairs. Other tenants include the Center for Photographic Studies and Chris Jeffrey Stained Glass Studio, both of which offer instruction. Memberships also contribute to SPA’s bottom line — there are some 800 members currently, about 300 of whom are artists. But at a modest $35 per year, these fees don’t come close to meeting the monthly expenses, which Van Fleet estimates to be about $12,000. Studio Place Arts has created a vibrant facility for its members and central Vermont residents, restored a “downtown blight” to its former beauty and provided a contemporary link to Barre’s stone-artisan heritage. In a just world, such a place would not go wanting. But SPA’s biggest challenge is “to survive financially, without a doubt,” says Van Fleet. The center has “great energy, a great connection with the community” and “an indefatigable cadre of volunteers,” she adds. “It’s a lean operation, but even a lean operation needs to survive.”

The casual observer might suggest that working-class Barre isn’t the likeliest place for an arts center to thrive. But Sue Higby disagrees. A longtime resident of Washington, D.C., where she held high-level positions at such institutions as the National Council for Science and the Environment, she moved to Vermont about 10 years ago, looking for a change. She found it first in

Montpelier, where she lived for seven years. Then she discovered Barre, which she loves for its mix of people and what she calls an “old-style, European village.” Higby is torn between talking the place up and not wanting to encourage hordes of newcomers. But she concedes she found “a great place” in a neighborhood where people still help each other and she’s “become the informal aunt to 30 kids.” Higby also appreciates Barre’s history. “It was a wild and raucous place,” she says, “known for being forward-thinking, gritty, bawdy and exciting. It doesn’t have the puritanical aspect of other Vermont villages.” It was the Italian immigrant stonecutters, of course, who gave Barre both its cultural cachet and its anarchist politics — the town still maintains a Socialist Labor Party Hall. A granite museum is in formation and the town’s Hope Cemetery, filled with beautiful, handcarved gravestones, still draws visitors. Its proud artistic tradition established Barre as “Vermont’s only true artists’ community,” according to Higby. With a smile, she recalls the recent fourth annual “Rock Solid,” an exhibit at which older stone artisans met younger ones and compared work. “There’s a lot of emphasis on ‘creative economies,’” Higby declares. Vermont “will never be industrial, and agriculture is declining… I view Barre as a prime example of the creative economy, because all of its industry and manufacturing have come out of the visual arts. How many towns and villages can you say that about?” Higby began at SPA as a volunteer in 2001, then joined the board, and in February 2003 was asked to take the executive director’s reins. She’s held the position with great enthusiasm ever since. And though her background was primarily in science, she brought more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, communications and development to the center — surely a boon to all those right-brained artists. Tall and slender, with brown hair and eyes, Higby has a keen intelligence and a direct, no-nonsense manner. But she practically sparkles when she talks about SPA, what it has become and what it can be in the community — ties she strengthens through projects with area schoolkids. The Nichols Building itself is a piece of Barre’s rich art history; one of its first occupants in the late 19th century was an arts-supply store. But this building seems to represent more than a lovingly restored edifice, its current occupants more than a collection of studios, classes and artworks for sale. At SPA you get the feeling that the community’s future is taking shape in full partnership with, and reverence for, its past — a connection that Higby suggests bodes well for Barre. “I will remain firm about how strongly authenticity speaks for itself,” she declares. Higby finds her optimism, along with SPA’s fragile economy, buoyed by the resident artists. “This whole building is filled with creative, highenergy people,” she says. “It’s the best job on Earth.” m

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Dubya’s appointments of Condoleezza Rice as Secretary of State and Rep. Porter Goss as CIA Director are prime examples. The appointment of Ms. Rice to lead the United States on foreign policy is, in Leahy’s view, just another example of Bush’s desire “to only hear from advisors who agree with him.” “I’ve been in enough meetings with the president,” said Sen. Leahy, “to know that he does not like people who disagree with him.” Leahy said he had a “long talk” with Ms. Rice following her appointment. The Vermont senator, as many know, has long focused his attention on foreign policy from his seat as ranking Democrat on the appropriations subcommittee on foreign operations. “I told her,” said Leahy, “you’ll never go down in history as anything unless you’re willing to give independent advice to the president.” Unfortunately, there’s no record of Rice ever having done so in her long service to George W. Bush. Following 9/11, it was Rice, a woman who once had an oil tanker named after her, who became the Bush administration’s most prominent liar on Iraq. And a very successful one, too. For months you couldn’t turn on the TV without watching Condi lie through her teeth about Saddam Hussein’s nukes and other nonexistent WMDs that allegedly threatened us. Wonder how many military funerals she’s been to lately, eh? According to St. Patrick, however, Ms. Rice will have no problem getting confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate. “The president can get just about anybody confirmed,” he soberly told us. Great. As for our new Secretary of State’s proven record of deceit, Leahy said, “We went into Iraq based on lies and mistakes and this administration has been unwilling to admit either the lies or the mistakes. And way over 1000 Americans have died, 7000 to 8000 have been grievously wounded, many blinded, many never to walk again, and way over 100,000 Iraqis have died. And we’re still waiting,” he added sarcastically, “to be greeted as ‘liberators,’ as Dick Cheney said we would be!” As for Bush’s newly appointed CIA Director Porter Goss, a GOP congressman, Leahy proudly pointed out he had voted against Goss’ appointment. “And I know him very well,” said Leahy. “If they’d wanted to make [Goss] Secretary of Commerce or any number of other things, I would have voted for him eagerly. But for this position, at a time when the last thing we want in the world is a politicized CIA, I voted against him. And I can’t remember ever feeling more justified in a vote.” Next to Bush’s disastrous fis-

cal policies, Dubya’s complete botching of American foreign policy rankles Leahy the most. Leahy recently returned from France, where he attended a three-day international thinktank session on foreign policy. It was sponsored by the prestigious, nonpartisan Center for Strategic and International Studies — www.csis.org. Also in attendance, said Leahy, were former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, the French foreign and defense ministers, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, Republican Rep. Amo Houghton of New York and others. “I wanted to hear what people were saying,” he said. “My French is good enough that a lot of it I could follow and, boy, it was an eye-opener.” Leahy said he sat next to the Le Monde editor at dinner one evening. He recalled the September 12, 2001, headline that said in French, “Today We Are All Americans.” “That was then,” the Frenchman said to the Vermont senator, recalling the warmth and unity free people felt toward America. “Where did it all go?” George W. Bush flushed it down the toilet fast. But, we asked, will things have to get even worse before they get better? “I don’t know how much worse it can get,” Leahy answered. “We’re talking about things,” he lamented, “that are going to take decades to dig out from under.” Great. Happy Thanksgiving, anyway. And get ready for four more years of a turkey in the White House. We’re all in this together.

Dean for DNC Chair? — Former Vermont governor and presidential hopeful Howard Dean continues to show signs of life in his bid to replace Terry McAuliffe as the head of the Democratic National Committee. Early on, D.C. sources indicated it would be a battle between the John Kerrybacked candidate, Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, and the Hillary Clinton-backed candidate, Harold Ickes. But a Hotline poll last week tells a different story. Dean was neck-and-neck with Vilsack. Then Vilsack dropped out of the running a couple days ago, turning the race for DNC chair into a battle between Dean and Anybody-But-Dean. That pesky little doctor from Vermont, the moderate, law-andorder governor who fought the Vermont left nose-to-nose for a decade, is perceived as the leftwing candidate that has moderate Dems scrounging around for a candidate to stop him. Howard Dean, voice of the radical left? What a world, eh?

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Jeezum Jim Running? — At least that’s what he told Vermont Public Radio last week. You may recall, a couple weeks back we mentioned the behind-the-scenes chatter on Election Night about 2006 and the anticipation that Independent U.S. Sen. Jim Jeffords — a legend in his own time — would opt for retirement. Jeezum Jim told VPR reporter Bob Kinzel he’s running for reelection. “No doubt in my mind,” said Sen. Jeffords. “I can end the whole discussion right there if you want!” Of course, seasoned observers note that Sen. Jeffords’ response was perfectly predictable. Even if retirement was in the back of his mind, Jeezum would be foolish to blurt it out now. It would only squeeze off all the fundraising success he’s been enjoying since he bolted the GOP in May 2001 and stymied the Bush agenda for six months. As for concerns about his health, Jeffords said, “Well, I’ve had the normal aging problems, which are being taken care of. I’ve got two new eyes, so whatever your perfect vision is, I’ve got it. I’m very happy with that, and that was the only thing that was of concern to me, immediately. I feel quite healthy otherwise, and so I’m ready rarin’ to go!” Despite his public statements, however, nobody’s betting the farm just yet on a Jeffords for Senate Campaign in 2006. That’s politics, folks. Still, like many Vermonters, we’d hate to see him go.

Speaking of Winners — What gives with the turnaround in men’s ice hockey at UVM? A team picked to be a doormat has emerged as a championship-caliber club. Second-year Coach Kevin Sneddon, 34, is making Athletic Director Bob Corran look like a wee genius for selecting him as Mike Gilligan’s successor. This year’s squad has showed rare composure. And they play to win. Cool. Also, the word is that the consultant’s “draft report” of the big feasibility study of a brand-new sports arena behind the Sheraton Hotel is due next week. The new arena would seat about 6500 for hockey and would be a great home for a national collegiate ice hockey power. As UVM President Dan Fogel told the UVM Victory Club shortly after arriving in Burlington two years ago, “I didn’t leave LSU to come here and watch Vermont lose.” Amen, Danny Boy. m

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When Fido shares the commute and the cubicle, people don’t have to feel guilty for leaving him home alone. about 30 people bring their pets to work intermittently. The daily nose count is between six and 12. The ground rules are what Curren calls “common sense”: Be respectful, keep your dog at your desk, and pick up after him or her. With dozens of employees and many visitors, some may dislike dogs and some may be allergic. Either way, containment is an issue. Rick Rouleau keeps his Bassett hound, Desiree, confined with the help of a baby gate barring the entrance to his cubicle. Now 11 months old, Desiree has been accompanying Rouleau daily since she was a young puppy. Other employees leash their dogs to their desks or use a crate. To head off problems at the pass, the employees formed a “pet group” a couple of years ago. Why “pet” and not “dog”? Because people were also bringing rabbits, an iguana and a ferret. Three of the members are dog owners; the fourth is not. Building manager Wanda Mitchell helped them formulate the company’s pet policy. Problems since then have been minimal: occasional dog hair and other messes (vacuuming and clean-up assigned to the dog owners), and crying puppies. One aggressive dog was

uninvited from the office after the policy was put in place. “On a bad day, a dog is really nice to have around,“ says Wernhoff. Her intuitive statement is backed up by medical studies showing that merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. In fact, a petfriendly policy is more than a warm-and-fuzzy trend. It’s good business. According to a review conducted in 2000 by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 73 percent of the surveyed companies that allow pets in the workplace said the animals create a more productive work environment. “A huge draw for keeping me here is that I get to keep my dog with me,” says Anna Hadden, a web developer at PKC. She and her Great DaneLab mix, Arthur, whom she calls a “gentle giant,” walk to work several times a week. Having to take Arthur out at lunchtime, rain or shine, means she’s also getting a fresh-air break. “That makes me more productive,” Hadden says. The benefits go on. Dogs can act as a social lubricant, building community between co-workers, who look out for >> 28A

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The major complaint from clients these days? That they’re no longer allowed to bring in biscuits for Kya. some Afghan” named Humphrey. “He was a big dog, with big teeth,” she remembers. One day, the Federal Express deliveryman accidentally stepped down hard on Humphrey’s tail. The normally friendly dog lunged forward and bit the man in the butt, drawing blood. “The FedEx guy screamed. Humphrey screamed. We all screamed,” Clark says. After the medical bills were settled and ruffled feelings soothed, she adds ruefully, she had learned an expensive lesson. In the early to mid-1990s, about 50 employees shared quarters with eight dogs at Hill Associates, an information technology company in Colchester. “The dogs were well behaved,” says president and CEO Paul Whelan, but the atmosphere was “kennelesque.” When two adopted Greyhounds joined the party, things got hairier: the long hallways around the office perimeter became a race track. Enough, already. Today, >> 30A

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How can a business turn pet-friendly without going to the dogs? Bob Stiller, founder and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, says the question of whether and how to include pets should be addressed like any other issue at the company. “We try to meet our employees’ needs… and if something isn’t working, we’ll let them figure it out,” he suggests sensibly. “The more people you get involved, the more creative and the better the solution’s going to be.” With that advice in mind, here are a few ideas to chew on: Have a policy: Whether it’s three single-spaced pages or an informal “that’s the way we do it here” statement, knowing

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TRADES? Vermont construction workers build a case for better wages story: ken picard

IRONWORKER DAVID KACZYNSKI

Mark Wilder of Kirby has been a sheet-metal worker in Vermont for more than 30 years. But lately, the only thing that’s “local” about his work is his union — Local 63 of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association. “I live out of my suitcase. I bring it home and flop it on the couch on Friday night and pack it again on Sunday night because I can’t find work in Vermont,” Wilder says. “I hope it happens in my lifetime so I can spend some time with my lovely bride and my grandchildren. But I don’t know if it’s ever going to happen.” Wilder recently read in Vermont Business Magazine that the construction industry is in the midst of a serious labor shortage. According to the article, the problem is so acute that some local contractors have turned to hiring out-ofstate labor to staff their job sites. Wilder found that surprising. In his experience, the only shortage he’s seen is the number of “tin knockers” like himself who can make a good living here. Like many of his fellow sheet-metal workers, Wilder has to leave the state each week to find work that pays him a family-supporting wage. Most of the time, he says, he only has to drive to Massachusetts or New Hampshire. But over the years, he’s taken jobs in every state in New England and has even traveled as far as Mississippi, Iowa and South Dakota. “Now that I’m 57 years old, I would just like to get closer to home,” Wilder says. “An 85-mile trip from Kirby” to Burlington “would be a piece of cake.” Dorothy Sawyer of Shelburne has been in the building trades for more than 40 years. The former owner of Delta Electric Company in Williston, a small commercial contractor, Sawyer says she knows a lot of Vermont construction workers who are having a tough time making ends meet. This year Delta Electric stopped offering retirement benefits to its employees because it couldn’t afford them anymore, she says. Next year, the company will probably have to drop its employee health plan, too. “We worked hard to bring this industry up to the point where it’s a viable career path,” Sawyer says. “I’m angry that this group of people is facing the same problems we dealt with 40 years ago. That’s not progress.” It doesn’t take an industry analyst to notice what’s going on — or more accurately, going up — in Vermont. The construction industry is booming. Both residential and commercial builders have had a very good 2004, and next year could be even better. That trend is evident on the University of Vermont campus, where tool belts are as prevalent as backpacks. Over the next decade, UVM is expected to break ground on new construction projects with combined budgets of nearly $400 million. They include the $53 million residential complex already in the works as well as a new $70 million student center, on which work is expected to start sometime next year.

So why are workers in Vermont’s construction industry feeling nailed? According to the Vermont Department of Employment and Training, there were 1600 more construction jobs in 2004 than in 2003. And with Vermont’s unemployment rate hovering at around 3.3 percent — the third-lowest in the nation — the laws of supply and demand suggest that wages for hourly workers should be going through the roof. But they’re not, according to Dave Kaczynski, an industry analyst for the Vermont Building and Construction Trades Council. His figures show wages in Vermont’s construction industry are among the lowest in New England. For example, the median hourly wage for an ironworker in Vermont is about $15; in Massachusetts, it’s $26. Likewise, the median wage for a plumber in Vermont is $16.50 per hour. The same plumber working in Massachusetts can earn $23.50. Obviously, Massachusetts is more urbanized than Vermont and its cost of living is higher. Its construction industry is also more unionized. But as Kaczynski points out, even construction workers in New Hampshire are earning a dollar more per hour, on average, than those in Vermont. The wealth from Vermont’s construction boom hasn’t trickled down to the folks who are actually pouring the concrete, welding the steel and pounding the nails. That’s why a critical mass of construction workers is calling on UVM’s administration to set some minimum standards for companies that receive those lucrative contracts. They say that since many of these projects are

funded by tax dollars, UVM should hold contractors accountable for creating jobs that pay family-supporting wages and provide good benefits. Members of the Building and Construction Trades Council and the Vermont Workers Center allege that certain contractors and subcontractors underbid their competitors by cutting corners on materials and workers’ comp insurance. These “lowroad” contractors pay their employees poorly and offer few, if any, benefits. Vermont taxpayers subsequently pick up the tab for social services provided to workers and their families, including food stamps, public housing and health-care assistance like Dr. Dynasaur. According to the unions, this has made it difficult for reputable contractors to compete, effectively driving down wages across the board. But some of the state’s large contractors and constructionmanagement firms suggest that such allegations are overblown. They contend that this latest campaign to coerce UVM and other public institutions into signing so-called “Project Labor Agreements” — which establish a minimum rate for workers’ wages, hours and benefits — is nothing more than a “back-door effort” to unionize the construction industry and shut nonunion contractors out of the bidding process. Ultimately, they say, this would drive up the cost of construction in Vermont by forcing construction managers to bring in out-of-state, i.e., unionized, labor. In the building battle, UVM is the front line. Just as last year’s campaign to unionize nurses at

Fletcher Allen Health Care set a new standard for the compensation of nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the region, UVM’s construction concessions would have repercussions for the entire industry. “This issue goes well beyond what UVM is doing,” said Congressman Bernie Sanders at a November 13 workers’ rally out-

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Memorial Auditorium Annex in Burlington. A row lined up against the back wall, arms folded defiantly across their chests. As the hearing opened, several workers stepped to the microphone. It was clear many were not comfortable speaking publicly, especially about their employers. Privately, several admitted they would never criti-

he wouldn’t say which one. “In most states, to do electrical work in a school, you have to have some legitimacy,” he said. “I got hired over the phone. I assume there was no background check on me.” Flannigan agreed to work for $18 per hour, a decent wage in Vermont, where he usually gets no more than $15 to $17 per

The median hourly wage for an ironworker in Vermont is about $15; in Massachusetts, it’s $26.

side the Waterman Building, where the university’s board of trustees was meeting. “If UVM can get away with paying low wages and benefits, every other employer in Vermont will do the same. What we want is a race to the top, not a race to the bottom.” More than 200 workers showed up last month at a public hearing on wages and working conditions in the local construction industry. Despite the fact that many of them had been up since before dawn, and the Red Sox were playing the Yankees, Carhartt-clad laborers filled

cize a contractor on the record — it’s too easy, they said, to get canned from a job site for not being “a team player.” Among the first workers to speak was Patrick Flannigan, a 50-year-old, college-educated master electrician. Flannigan has no health insurance, paid holidays or sick time. Since June, he’s had to dip into his IRA just to pay his bills. And, like a number of his fellow tradesmen in the room, he has to go out of state to find work that pays him a livable wage. A couple of years ago, Flannigan said, he answered an ad to do some electrical work in a public school in Burlington —

hour. He said he was left unattended in the school for about four hours. When his boss finally returned, Flannigan was told that he would only be paid $15 per hour. “The only way I got my money was to say that I would call up the school board and let them know that I was working there without liability insurance or workers’ comp,” Flannigan said. “Can you imagine doing electrical work in a public school without liability insurance?” Another worker who testified was Ann Ross, who’s been a plumber in Vermont for more than 25 years. Ross told the >> 34A

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measure. For one thing, there are more than 17,000 construction workers of all types in Vermont, a group that dwarfs every other industry in the state. They include everyone from the solo carpenter who owns his own truck to the heavy-equipment operator who works for a major construction firm. And even though the state tracks hourly wages by industry, it doesn’t track the percentage of companies that offer their employees benefits. Moreover, if you talk to some of the state’s largest contractors, they paint an entirely different picture of how their employees are doing. Pierre LeBlanc is president of Engelberth Construction of Colchester, one the state’s largest commercial builders. His company brings in between $80 million and $100 million in work annually, and all of its 280 or so non-unionized employees receive health and dental benefits. >> 36A

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Currently, Engelberth is in the midst of a $1 million renovation project in UVM’s admissions building. They’re also putting in a new athletic field for UVM’s field-hockey team. Engelberth’s list of large institutional clients around the region includes Dartmouth College, Middlebury College and Rutland Regional Medical Center. Needless to say, LeBlanc is keeping an eye on the labor rumblings at UVM. Like most open-shop contractors, he’s against PLAs because he says they restrict the local practices of responsible employers. “We understand that we have to pay a premium wage to keep good people,” says LeBlanc. “Do I know what every one of our subcontractors pay their people? No. But if you use very reputable subcontractors, I’ve got to believe that they’re paying a very decent wage.” LeBlanc hopes UVM “doesn’t make any rash decisions.” James Pizzagalli agrees. He is president of Pizzagalli Construction, the state’s largest construction firm with about 1000 employees nationwide and an average annual work volume of about $300 million. Pizzagalli

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tractors, and their respective sub-vendors and subcontractors,” Fogel wrote, “believing that such relationships are the responsibility of each employer.” The City of Burlington, on the other hand, requires all of its contractors to pay their employees a livable wage — a policy it instituted in 2002. If the Queen City can “put their money where their mouth is,” Mayor Peter Clavelle pointed out during the October 13 hearing, UVM and the state of Vermont can, too. James Haslam of the Vermont Workers’ Center insists that responsible procurement isn’t about creating union versus non-union jobs. It’s about holding public institutions accountable for the jobs they create with public money. Whether it’s by offering good apprenticeship programs to refugees, women and minorities or simply ensuring that contractors have a clean record of compliance with safety standards, Haslam says that UVM should be laying the foundation, not just for its new buildings, but for the standard of living of the men and women who erect them. 쩾

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Kinsey, who toured Tanzania for a month in 1997 and spent three subsequent years transforming his experiences into poetry, Africa is more than a source of exotic imagery. Kinsey delves into the details of rural Tanzanian life — the “soothing drink” made of sour milk, the heaps of dried fish “like shredded patterned tin

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foil,” the guards who keep thieves from the door of every moderately prosperous house — with the same rapt realism that he brought to his descriptions of river fishing and pickle-making back home. Kinsey suggests some of the homespun customs of rural New England have clear parallels in rural Africa. The difference is that “What have become clichés of frugality/ at home, staples of my ancestors,/ still speak to survival here.” >> 40A

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Leland wasn’t the first Kinsey to make the pilgrimage from northern Vermont to Tanzania. Indeed, his connection with the nation was forged 20 years before his visit, when his cousin Erwin went to Africa to work with Heifer Project International (see sidebar). Leland and Erwin Kinsey are cousins twice over — their fathers were brothers; their mothers, sisters — who grew up on nearby dairy farms and “did haying, planting, sugaring together,”

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Kinsey suggests some of the homespun customs of rural New England have clear parallels in rural Africa. Moments of recognition crop up in life, too, bridging the gulf between cultures. In “Canyonlands,” set in a ravaged highland, a local farmer asks the poet why he’s so interested in the birds that “linger” in the deforested landscape: “Why do you care more for the birds/ than humans?” he asks. Kinsey replies: “In my state of Vermont/ we also cleared the forests… Wicked floods wrecked the railroads,/ washed villages away, killed many… but the birds were always there./ … It seems to me nothing is too far gone/ if the birds remain.” The farmer responds simply, “Thank you for telling me this.” But the reader has a sense that each man has given the other a new understanding, a new perspective from which to see his own region’s history. Kinsey describes creative artists as “rogues and thieves. You’re stealing a sense of something and using it for your own purposes.” But that doesn’t mean that the artist has no responsibility to show us the world as it is, as Kinsey strives to do in his sharpedged, unsentimental, yet sometimes starkly beautiful snapshots of Tanzania. “There is a beauty to [nature] even at its harshest,” Kinsey says. “As a writer, I have to be aware that those [natural] conditions are inflicting pain and suffering on people. You can’t escape that, but you can include it.” The poems in In the Rain Shadow give texture and specificity to one corner of the continent that Westerners used to dismiss as “Dark.” And in doing so, they shed light on the strength and resilience of its people. “A lot of Americans think of Africa and just sort of sigh and despair,” Kinsey says. “For many places that is the proper response, but for many others, it’s not. People should know that you can do things there that make a difference.”

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t’s difficult to define Ani DiFranco, and she’d probably rather you didn’t try. The 5-foot-2, dreadlocked 34-year-old is a singer-songwriter, a frenetic guitarist, an activist and a record company CEO. But the prolific, perennially touring, bisexual folksinger could just as accurately be described as a force of nature. DiFranco was a precocious 9 when she first played bar gigs in her hometown of Buffalo, New York. In 1989, at age 18, she founded Righteous Babe Records. She released her self-titled debut CD in 1990. Fifteen years and 16 albums later, she has toured with Bob Dylan, performed with Prince, and regularly fills concert halls from London to Tulsa to Burlington — she returns to the Flynn Center this Tuesday. And thanks to an early, loyal fan base composed mainly of young women like herself, she accomplished all of it without much attention from commercial radio or selling her soul for a corporate record deal. DiFranco’s ecstatic, slash-and-burn guitar-playing, coupled with lyrics that are sometimes personal, sometimes political and always poetic, give her music its distinctive sound. The edge is attributable to her progressive politics. DiFranco has been openly critical of the Bush administration, for example, as in “Self Evident,” a spo-

ken-word piece about 9/11 from the 2002 So Much Shouting, So Much Laughter: “You can keep the pentagon / keep the propaganda / keep each and every tv / that’s been trying to convince me / to participate / in some prep school punk’s plan to perpetuate retribution / perpetuate retribution / even as the blue toxic smoke of our lesson in retribution / is still hanging in the air / and there’s ash on our shoes / and there’s ash in our hair...” DiFranco doesn’t just sing about social change — she walks the talk. Prior to the 2004 election, she embarked on a Vote, Dammit! Tour with Margaret Cho and The Indigo Girls. The Feminist Majority Foundation and Rock the Vote were on hand to register voters. DiFranco also uses the Righteous Babe website to promote alternative media and groups working for peace, justice and abortion rights, and to draw attention to the other quirky songsters and poets on her label. DiFranco has never been shy about experimenting. She’s played solo and led a five-piece band; she’s even performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. But she wrote and produced her most recent album, the hauntingly subdued Educated Guess, on her own. Many of the songs referred to her breakup with ex-husband Andrew Gilchrest.

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DiFranco lives and runs her label in Buffalo. She spoke with Seven Days in late October — just before the election — from New Orleans, where she’d just finished a late-night recording session with new RBR artist Erin McKeown. SEVEN DAYS: For a lot of women, especially queer women like me, your music is the soundtrack to our teens and twenties and thirties. It’s been inspiring… And to sing about stuff like clunky boots, abortion, heartbreak and having your period — I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody else say the word “tampon” in a song. ANI DIFRANCO: Yeah (laughs). SD: But the downside of that, at least in the early days, was your obsessive fan base. People … put you on this pedestal. I remember when I was in college in the ’90s, I knew girls whose dorm rooms were completely covered with pictures of you and quotes from your songs. Has your fans’ intensity influenced the choices you’ve made? AD: Well, it doesn’t influence the choices I make. That would be furthering that spiral, wouldn’t it? I certainly have had that experience. I’ve had many conversations, I guess, over the years, where I’m saying to people, “No, the answer is not in me, it’s in you, look in there. I cannot be your guide personally in life. You are that person, and you have that power.” SD: In the late ’90s you started playing with a band, and it seemed like your songs stopped being so personal; they became more of a collaboration with other musicians. At the same time, Righteous Babe started producing records for artists like Arto Lindsay, Sekou Sundiata, and Bitch and Animal. I was wondering if that broadening of scope was influenced by your fans. AD: I guess I just do what I feel… I’m constantly changing and growing. Which is not to say I’m constantly improving or getting smarter (laughs). … For me, it just feels right to change constantly.

SD: What new directions will be on your next album? AD: Well, it’s kind of 180 degrees from Educated Guess. It was a project I recorded in L.A. with a bunch of new folks... It was a real come-out-of-my-littlehole-into-the-otherworld-of-L.A. thing. So it was a much different experience from the one before... I’m quite pleased with it, actually. I think it came out quite good. It’s gonna be called Knuckle Down, and it’s coming out in January. SD: I don’t think anyone could accuse you of being static. Your career has changed dramatically over the years. When you started out, you had a reputation as a punk, a rebel. But over the past 15 years, you’ve built this business in your hometown — you’re currently restoring an historic church to use for your record company. Now you’re a real Buffalo booster. AD: Well, think globally, act locally. “You’ve seen the bumper sticker, now live it” is, I guess, my basic instinct along the way. My will is to effect change for the better where I live. One of my major subjects is my country, my society, because it’s what I know. It’s what I love. And you start bringing that in closer and closer, and Buffalo, New York, is what I know. Where better could I effect change than right here at home? SD: It seemed at some point you must have been alienated from that, to have hit the road at such a young age. AD: Certainly I was more alienated when I was 18, because I was an alien (laughs). … It takes a long time to become part of a society. As a young person, you don’t have rights of citizenship. You’re not a full-fledged citizen. You don’t understand how it works or even what it is that you are a part of. Now I do a lot more work in my hometown because it truly is my town. I’m just off a Vote, Dammit! tour, trying to get people registered and encouraging people to participate and create a democracy together, because it’s my responsibility. I’m 34 years old, and this is my country. And this government is my problem. Or it’s the world’s problem, but it’s my job to fix it.

SD: Have you heard the new Eminem song, “Mosh?” AD: No, I haven’t. SD: It’s this angry, anti-Bush rap. The video ends with a mob of black-hooded men and women marching down a city street. You think they’re about to stage a military take-over, but at the very end you see they’re lining up to vote. AD: That’s excellent. SD: As someone who’s always been overtly political, is it weird for you to suddenly be on the same side as the misogynistic, gay-bashing Eminem? AD: No, that’s great! What is it about other than finding common ground? I mean, when somebody does something really positive, and puts out a positive message, you encourage it. You support it. Way back in the day, I was hanging out, living in Austin, Texas. I met a bunch of lawyers who do death-penalty defense work. It’s pretty hardcore work, because here you are defending the right to live of many people who were guilty of murder, of incredible acts of violence. People who really fucked up, who had incredibly hard lives, and it manifested in incredibly dark ways. But there was an idea that governed the work of these lawyers that I thought was so profound, and has stayed with me… that is that we should never be judged on our worst moment; that should not determine our lives. We all have the ability to change, and to grow, and to put positive things in the world. It’s like, what better time than now to start voting? I empathize with the disillusionment, with the thinking that you can just not participate, and the government will not be of you. And yet, it’s not so. It’s your government whether you elect to choose it or not. I think to start voting now is an incredibly beautiful, smart, strong thing. It bodes well for remarkable change in this country. And for Eminem to stand up and say something useful right now is a great thing. … I am even more thrilled at Eminem saying something like that than a more predictable source. Next thing you know, he’ll be singing about respecting women or something. Who knows what’s ahead? 쩾

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NORTHERN SOUL :: Fluid trumpet playing and spirited vocals are at the core of The Jennifer Hartswick Band — a group of longtime friends and musical associates. Bandleader Hartswick’s work with funk monster Dave Grippo, as well as jam icon Trey Anastasio, takes her down many musical avenues — experiences that are channeled into her own agile group. When the band hits the stage at the Rusty Nail this Wednesday, Nov. 24, expect a dynamic fusion of funk, soul and jazz, marked by goodnatured humor and a lot of class.

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Filling the room at Club Metronome has been difficult over the years, with many national acts and popular local bands struggling to bring in the big crowds. So it was a bit of a shock to witness a handful of singer-songwriters armed with acoustic guitars pack the venue last Wednesday. Advance Music’s annual Acoustic Guitar Search is a chance for local talent to strut their steel-string stuff. Co-sponsored by The Point and Otter Creek Brewing, the competition has become a much-anticipated Queen City event. The concluding battle featured six players who had survived two previous contests at Kahiki Moon and Ake’s Place. Whittled down from an initial 30 participants, these players represented the cream of Vermont’s acoustic crop. It was their last attempt to wow the five judges — including 2003 winner Steven Hartman, whose stunning guest performance proved he could very well have triumphed again this year, had he not offered his services otherwise. Unless you got close to the stage, it was tough to hear what was going on — swarms of middle-aged boozers in full binge mode distracted from the low-key performances. I’ve never seen so many leather jackets and button-down shirts in a rock club — where did these people come from? Possibly downstairs, where a Chamber of Commerce mixer at Nectar’s was wrapping up. All in all, it was a pretty odd scene, but the onstage talent didn’t seem put off. I was surprised at the lack of bluegrass and folk pickers in the finals, but the contestants’ professional, well-rehearsed acoustic rock was a crowd-pleaser. Winner Lowell Thompson threw himself into his performance with confidence and heart-on-sleeve emotion as the socially lubricated audience cheered wildly. Co-host DJ Julia of The Point seemed a little overwhelmed at times, her quiet voice and Scottish accent engulfed by the rowdy din. And what was the grand prize? Thompson’s spoils from the winnertake-all battle were a Washburn acoustic-electric guitar and studio time at Egan Media Productions — pretty useful stuff for a troubadour.

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Local blue-collar rockers Chuch boast influences ranging from country pillar Willie Nelson to avant-metal monsters Neurosis. Originally from small-town Pennsylvania, the quartet’s “raw denim energy” and wide range of musical expression completely stunned me during their Club Metronome set last Thursday. With tight instrumental interplay, solid harmonies and truck-stop attitude, this Burlington band is destined to leave an impression on our little scene. Imagine Southern Culture on the Skids having beers with Nick Cave and you might get an idea of Chuch’s ballsy CHUCH but ever-so-creepy sound. Feisty pedalsteel guitar, courtesy of multi-instrumentalist and co-vocalist Matt Hayes, soars above the impressively tight drumming of Justin Crowther, while bassist/vocalist Noah Crowther (gotta love sibling rhythm sections) lays down some beastly low end. The lead guitar playing of Chad Hammaker summons the ghosts of early rock ’n’ roll, and the band’s turn-on-a-dime arrangements are well conceived and user-friendly. The audience ate the stuff up, and stayed late through two sets — a rarity for locals on a weeknight. Now that the jam scene is waning, is it possible that bands like Chuch will represent the new face of Burlington-area rock? Chuch’s effortless stage banter totally worked for the college-age attendees; something tells me it won’t be long before there are lines to see these guys. I highly recommend catching Chuch live — they have new material recorded and it sounds terrific, but if you want to fully understand their beer-soaked cemetery sound, hear it in person. You can keep track of their every movement by visiting www.chuchtheband.com.

Local hip-hop kingpin Fattie B., a.k.a. Kyle Thompson, has a lot more to offer than slick rhymes and fat beats — namely chic, metropolitan art. His vibrant, urban-themed designs are currently on display at Burlington’s 1/2 Lounge — perfect eye candy while relaxing over cocktails. Although most of the paintings represent just a couple of months’ work, Thompson has had a few of the ideas kicking around in his head for a while. Turning his visions into reality is a bit of a process, however. Starting with photos and magazine advertisements, he scans the pics into his computer, tweaks them in Photoshop, then transfers the images to canvas using acrylics and paint pens. The end result is like hip-hop Andy Warhol — iconic and attention-grabbing. Thompson’s lively illustrations are modestly priced, so if you’re looking to brighten your drab apartment this winter, here’s a chance. The exhibition runs through November. Thompson’s music career is also in full gear — DJ gigs, shows with Three the Hard Way and multiple collaborations keep him pretty busy. In the middle of all of this, the prolific rapper has recorded 10 new tunes to be released as part of the firstever Fattie B. retrospective. “Some of the kids that were coming to the [now defunct] Eye Oh You shows had never heard [Thompson’s popular ’90s band] Belizbeha — this is a chance for them to check the best of my older stuff out,” he says. The newer material will kick off the as-yet-untitled disc, with a generous “greatest hits” section following. Thompson hopes to have the collection available before Christmas.

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WED.24 :: burlington area

IRISH SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. PINE STREET JAZZ W/SUSAN SQUIER, Parima, 7 p.m. NC. TOP HAT KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. NC. RED THREAD JAZZ, Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. LAST NIGHT’S JOY (Celtic/bluegrass), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY & GARUDA (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (’80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC. LATIN DANCE PARTY W/DJ HECTOR, CONJUNTO GUA GUA Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. SEAN KELLY, WILL JAMES (acoustic rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $2-3. OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. BOB DEGREE & BLUEGRASS STORM, Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. DJ DEMUS (reggae/dancehall), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley LADIES’ NIGHT, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

:: central DAN WALKER (singer-songwriter), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. ANYTHING GOES (variety show; open jam), Starlight Lounge, 9 p.m. NC. MARK GREENBERG & BEN KOENIG (singer-songwriters), Finkerman’s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 7:30 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Langdon Street Café, 7 p.m. NC.

:: northern OPEN MIKE W/ABBY JENNE Overtime Saloon, 9 p.m. NC. JENNIFER HARTSWICK BAND (funk/soul/jazz), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5. THE ADAMS W/DAVE ABAIR & JAY RICHLAND (rock), Sami’s Harmony Pub 8 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/JOHN GOOLEY, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC. LOBSTER BIB (rock), Bee’s Knees, 8 p.m. NC.

THU.25 :: burlington area

LADIES’ NIGHT W/DJ ROBBIE J, E-RUCK, DA CHAMP (hiphop/r&b/dancehall), Millennium Nightclub, 10 p.m. $3-7/NC. 18+ before 11 p.m. BUDDHA FOOD GROUP (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: northern SASSY KARAOKE, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 8 p.m. NC. HOUSE BAND, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC.

FRI.26

:: burlington area FIERCE FRIDAYS W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL (dance/house), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $5. DJ COREY (hip-hop), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. RODNEY (rock), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. GORDON STONE BAND (bluegrass/jam), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by DJ NASTEE (hip-hop), midnight. NC. JULIET MCVICKER (jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC.

JIM BRANCA BAND, KEVIN MULLANEY (swing blues/acoustic surfrock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. BLACK FRIDAY BASH W/LED LOCO (rock covers), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $6. FOR THE WORSE, THIS IS HELL, DEAD HEARTS, FROM THE GROUND UP, HIT THE DECK, HAMMER BROTHERS (punk/hardcore), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $7. KARAOKE, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. TOP HAT DANCETERIA (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. FLAVA (DJs; hip-hop/r&b/reggae), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+ before 11 p.m. HIP-HOP/REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJS, Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. JOE HARDY (live piano), Wine Bar ar Wine Works, 6 p.m. NC, followed by PIANO LOUNGE W/MITCH, 9 p.m. NC. MITCH’S JET SET (jazz), Kahiki Moon, 7 p.m. NC, followed by BIKINI BASHMENT W/DEMUS (reggae DJ), 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. CAM CROSS TRIO (jazz), Upper Deck Pub, Windjammer, 7 p.m. NC. KARAOKE KAPERS (host Bob Bolyard), St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC. THE HITMEN (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/MR DJ, Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 8:30 p.m. NC. AA. KARAOKE W/PETER BOARDMAN, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. WIZN BAR & GRILL (live radio show), Lincoln Inn Lounge, 4 p.m. NC, followed by SUPERSOUNDS DJ (dance party/game show), 9 p.m. NC. STUR CRAZIE (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC.

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TOAST (rock), Franny O’s, 9 p.m. NC.

SINGLE SAMPLE

:: champlain valley

:: Although Sean Kelly is

TOP HAT ENTERTAINMENT DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. DJ CHARLIE (rock), Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC.

best known as frontman/songwriter for long-running jam/roots institu-

:: central

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RON NOYES BAND (jam-rock), Charlie O’s, 10 p.m. NC. BILL STAINES (folk), Middle Earth, 8 p.m. $15. ART EDELSTEIN (Celtic), Langdon Street Café, 7 p.m. NC, followed by CARIAD (old-time), 9 p.m. NC.

capable of standing on his own. With heartfelt tunes about life’s lit-

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KARAOKE, Sami’s Harmony Pub, 9 p.m. NC. VIP LADIES’ NIGHT, Tabu Café & Nightclub, 5 p.m. NC, followed by LIVE MUSIC, 10 p.m. $2/10. 18+ before 11 p.m. D’MOJA (Latin/Caribbean), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $5. JON DOE & THE TOE TAGS (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC. UP DOWN & STRANGE (jazz/fusion), Bee’s Knees, 7 p.m. NC. MT. MANSFIELD SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB FUNDRAISER W/SEAN KELLY (acoustic rock), The Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $10/5.

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TASTE W/DJ CRAIG MITCHELL (dance/house), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $5. WHAT NOTS (rock), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DREAMLAND (jazz), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. KIP MEAKER (blues/jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC. SALAD DAYS (pop rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $3-5.

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SEVEN DAYS | november 24-december 01, 2004| music 53A

RETRONOME (’70s-’80s DJs), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $3. KARAOKE, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3. SPIN CYCLE (top 40 dance DJs), Millennium Nightclub, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+ before 11 p.m. RUGGER (hip-hop/r&b DJ), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. SHANE HARDIMAN (live piano), Wine Bar at Wine Works, 6 p.m. NC, followed by DAWNA HAMMERS (vocals/piano), 9 p.m. NC. WEST COAST SWINGERS (jazz), Kahiki Moon, 7 p.m. NC, followed by NASTEE DOG W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE (hiphop), Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ZJ (lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. THE HITMEN (rock), Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. THE BIG OTHER (jam-rock), Monkey House, 10 p.m. $3. SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. STUR CRAZIE (rock), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/TOWNIE Banana Winds Café 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 3 p.m. NC. HARD LUCK (rock), B.U. Emporium, 8:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/REX, Franny O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley SUPERSOUNDS DJ, Red Mill Restaurant, 10:15 p.m. NC. DANCE PARTY (DJ), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

:: central D’MOJA (Latin/Caribbean), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. OLUKI IMO & ONE AFRICA (Afrobeat), Eclipse Theater, 10 p.m. $10/12.

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Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Middle Earth Music Hall, Bradford, 222-4748. Millennium Nightclub, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. 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. 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, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. 135 Pearl St., Burlington, 863-2343. Old Lantern, Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. 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. Phoenix Bar, Sugarbush Village, Warren, 583-2003. The Positive Pie, 69 Main St., Plainfield, 454-0133. 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. Riverwalk Records, 30 State St., Montpelier, 223-3334. 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. St. John’s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Starlight Lounge, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8913. 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. Three Mountain Lodge, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. 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. The Waiting Room, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 862-3455. Wine Bar at Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463.

After Dark Music Series at United Methodist Church, Rt. 7/Seminary St., Middlebury, 388-0216. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. 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. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188 Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Bee’s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Beyond Infinity Upstairs, 43 Center St., Brandon, 247-5100. The Bobcat Café, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. 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 Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. 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 Hall Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. Eclipse Theater, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8913. Edgewater Pub, 340 Malletts Bay Ave., Colchester, 865-4214. Finkerman’s Riverside Barbecue, 188 River St, Montpelier, 229-2295. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Franny O’s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Geno’s Karaoke Club, 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, 658-2160. Gezellig, 324 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Good Times Café, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. Halvorson’s Upstreet Café, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 1068 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 863-6361. JP’s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Jeff’s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Kacey’s, 31 Federal St., St. Albans, 524-9864. Kahiki Moon, 1 Lawson Lane, Burlington. 660-4852. The Kept Writer, 50 North Main St., St. Albans, 527-6242. Langdon St. Café, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Leunig’s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Lincoln Inn Lounge, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Lion’s Den Pub, Mountain Road, Jeffersonville, 644-5567. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776.

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LATIN DANCE PARTY

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1. Eminem — Encore 2. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company 3. Patti Casey — Just an Old Sweet Song 4. Elliott Smith — From a Basement on the Hill 5. John Lennon — Acoustic 6. Mos Def — The New Danger 7. k.d. lang — Hymns of the 49th Parallel 8. Original Soundtrack — Ray 9. Brian Wilson — Smile 10. Tom Waits — Real Gone

1. Neil Young — Greatest Hits 2. Eminem — Encore 3. Bee Gees — Number Ones 4. John Lennon — Acoustic 5. Rammstein — Reise, Reise 6. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company 7. Queen Latifah — Dana Owens Album 8. George Strait — Fifty Number Ones 9. Destiny’s Child — Destiny Fulfilled 10. The Beatles — Capitol Albums Vol. 1

1. Elisabeth Von Trapp — Poetic License 2. Grace Potter — Original Soul 3. Zap Mama — Ancestry in Progress 4. Leonard Cohen — Dear Heather 5. Cat Stevens — Footsteps in the Dark: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 6. Andrea Bocelli — Andrea 7. Bee Gees — Number Ones 8. Margot Dilmaghni — Meditations 9. Original Soundtrack — Shrek 2 10. Ray Charles — Genius Loves Company

1. Eminem — Encore 2. Gibson Brothers — Bona Fide 3. Pearl Jam — Rearviewmirror 4. Green Day — American Idiot 5. Shania Twain — Greatest Hits 6. Lil’ John — Funk Juice 7. A Perfect Circle — Emotive 8. Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon 9. Snoop Dogg — R&G: Rhythm and Gangsta 10. Simple Plan — Not Getting Any

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IMO, ANODA SISTEM (Another System, CD)

Guitarist/vocalist Oluko Imo cut his teeth as a member of the late Fela Kuti’s backing band Nigeria 70. Playing alongside the Afrobeat master gave Imo a rich understanding of progressive African music and its techniques — skills he brings to his latest recording Anoda System. All of the hallmarks of the genre are here: extended instrumental sections, call-and-response instrumental breaks and an unrelenting pulse. Imo’s 14-piece band, One Africa, features a bevy of female backup singers whose rugged melodies anchor complex instrumental polyrhythms while providing crucial texture. Afrobeat, as conceived by Kuti, is a vehicle to protest and combat oppression, and Imo doesn’t stray from the outline laid down by his mentor. His deep, resounding baritone references the plight of African people with graceful, authoritative cool. “One government dey go, one government dey come, oh/One dictator dey go one dictator dey come,” he sings with soulful gravity. Fela Kuti’s son Seun makes a guest appearance on “City of Gate,” which is probably the most Fela-esque of the disc’s seven cuts. His rich, expressive vocals carry a gravelly weight similar to his father’s legendary growl. A natural stylist, Seun’s robust pipes are wonderful to hear in a traditional Afrobeat setting. Though Imo may never receive the same international recognition his old bandleader enjoyed, he still treats Afrobeat tradition with respect and dignity. Bemoaning the loss of African identity, he urges young people to respect their origins. “When you nor love yourself, you nor love your culture/You nor love your name, you nor love your color,” he sings. Besides being a potent voice for social issues, Imo is one hell of a guitarist. His snaky, rhythmic figures intertwine so well with the other instruments it becomes difficult to think of the band as separate players. Yet Imo’s centrifugal funk contains incredible detail. Hearing his licks is like marveling at the complexity of a spider’s web — how can something so intricate occur so naturally? Anoda System’s only real failing is that it never completely distinguishes itself from the work of its celebrated predecessor. It’s not necessarily Imo’s fault — as Bob Marley is synonymous with roots-reggae, so Kuti is forever associated with the style he helped invent. By proudly and spiritedly building on the master’s legacy, however, Imo is doing Afrobeat a great service. Hear him this Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Eclipse Theater in Waitsfield.

MICHAEL CHORNEY WITH POLLY VANDERPUTTEN, SONGS IN SECRET INK (Grain Bin Music, CD)

The music is just as intriguing as the CD title in Michael Chorney’s latest — or rather, one of the three recent releases from his new Grain Bin Music studio and label. Though he didn’t reference invisible ink, these nonpop instrumental duets for guitar and cello do have an evanescent quality at times. Performed with Burlington cellist Polly Vanderputten, Songs is often dark, elegiac, somber — you might say it has gravitas — and yet it also has lightness, even playfulness. Listen to it all the way through and you are left not so much with distinct memories of melody or meter, but with the sensation of having watched sunbeams angle through cobwebs. Chorney is a familiar name to Vermont music fans, and anyone who appreciated his jazzy-funky viperHouse — in which he played saxophones — has surely watched with fascination his more recent output in smaller ensembles. After taking a couple years off to regroup, Chorney has come back to play, and produce, some of the most interesting, idiosyncratic work ever heard in these parts — or anywhere. But it’s a challenge for critics to describe, much less categorize, this music. Songs in Secret Ink comprises 11 sonic explorations between the cello and Chorney’s “prepared” guitar. That is, he has stuffed such materials as packing foam, inflated telephone wire and weatherstripping under the guitar strings — or in some cases woven around them. Much like a muted piano string, the resulting sound is plunky and somewhat hollow, or akin to the clanking of cantankerous plumbing, or round and bell-like. Any of these states of preparedness contrast intriguingly with the smooth, sonorous bowed cello. There is no percussion, no “rhythm track,” so it is Chorney’s plucking that drives the tunes — and often in undiscernable time signatures. Sometimes Chorney attacks the strings with vigor; at other times with delicacy. His part is an unconventional counterpoint to the cello, which Vanderputten plays with gorgeous austerity. This relationship is especially engaging in “Parsed,” the longest piece here at 3:54. His guitar sounds like an ancient stringed instrument, perhaps African in origin; the long notes from Vanderputten’s cello sound cool, contemporary and elegant. The following tunelet, “My Heart’s Spy,” is the shortest at 1:21, and is one of the prettiest. The production — written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Chorney — in the acoustically haunting Bristmill is suitably spare and intimate. Songs in Secret Ink is as much a meditation as a listening experience, and is best done with singular attentiveness.

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IRISH SESSIONS (Celtic/folk), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 5 p.m. NC. NASTEE SOUL SUNDAY (DJ), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. DJ TERRELL (downtempo/IDM/lounge), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/DREW (from Named By Strangers), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. SUNDAY NIGHT MASS THANKSGIVING MASHUP (house/techno/mash-ups), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $5. OPEN MIKE, JP’s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

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KARAOKE, Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC.

JAZZ BRUNCH W/FRED BARNES (piano), Two Brothers Tavern, 10:30 a.m. NC.

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:: central JAZZ NIGHT W/ROB MORSE & PARKER SHPER, Langdon Street Café, 6 p.m. NC. DAVID MURPHEY (Americana/roots), Positive Pie, 5:30 p.m. NC.

:: northern SOUND OBSESSION DJ, Naked Turtle, 9:30 p.m. $1. SUNDAY SUPER SESSIONS (live local music), Tabu Café & Nightclub, 1 p.m. NC.

MON.29 :: burlington area

NO GUITAR OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 7 p.m. NC. SOUL SKILLET (soul/r&b DJ), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. NC. DAVE GRIPPO (funk/jazz), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. MADERA (Flamenco), 1/2 Lounge, 8:30 p.m. NC. UNITED COLLEGE CLUB HIP-HOP EXTRAVAGANZA (CD release party), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. $5/3. 18+. ’93 TILL W/DJ A-DOG & NASTEE (underground hip-hop/old-school), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. MUSIC MACHINE W/DJ TRANSPLANTE (eclectic), The Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC.

OPEN MIKE, Sami’s Harmony Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JERRY LAVENE (jazz guitar), Chow! Bella, 6:30 p.m. NC.

TUE.30 :: burlington area

CONJUNTO GUA GUA (Brazilian jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by CHRIS VELAN (singer-songwriter), 8:30 p.m. NC, followed by POOH POCKET (free jazz), 9:30 p.m. NC. PHAT TUESDAY W/DJ CYNDI LAUPER (eclectic), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. NC. JULIET MCVICKER, TOM CLEARY, JOHN RIVERS (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. BASHMENT W/DEMUS & SUPER K (reggae/dancehall), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. DJ FATTIE B. (downtempo), 1/2 Lounge, 10 p.m. NC. BLUESDAY W/HARMONICA BOB MACKENZIE, Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. NC. ANI DIFRANCO, DAN BERN (folk/rock), Flynn MainStage, 8 p.m. $35. AA. LIVE DJS, Kahiki Moon, 10 p.m. NC. DJ ENWEEZ (retro/eclectic), Waiting Room, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

:: champlain valley LADIES’ NIGHT, City Limits, 9 p.m. NC.

:: northern KARAOKE W/SASSY, Monopole, 9 p.m. NC.

CHRIS LYON (singer-songwriter), Bee’s Knees, 8 p.m. NC.

WED.01 :: burlington area

IRISH SESSIONS, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. PINE STREET JAZZ, Parima, 7 p.m. NC. TOP HAT KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. NC. PAUL ASBELL (jazz/blues/Americana), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC. LAST NIGHT’S JOY (Celtic/bluegrass), Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY & GARUDA (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY W/FATTIE B. (’80s DJ), 11 p.m. NC. THE BRIXTON GUNS, OSHE (ska/jamrock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC. WORDSWORTH, TABLEEK, THE LOYALISTS, DJ CRE8, (hip-hop), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $7. OPEN MIKE W/2ND AGENDA, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DAVE HARRISON W/STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. DJ A-DOG (hip-hop/lounge), Waiting Room, 10 p.m. NC. BOB DEGREE & BLUEGRASS STORM, Henry’s Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. DJ DEMUS (reggae/dancehall), Monkey House, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, 9:30 p.m. NC.

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BY RICK KISONAK

PREVIEWS ALEXANDER: The latest in a rash of sword and sandal epics is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Colin Farrell in the role of the legendary empire builder. With Anthony Hopkins and Angelina Jolie. (126 min, R) CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS: This year’s Christmas-related Tim Allen comedy concerns a married couple whose plans to forgo holiday celebrations in favor of a Caribbean vacation are foiled at the last minute. Based, believe it or not, on a novel by John Grisham. Jamie Lee Curtis costars. Joe Roth directs. (94 min, PG) ENURING LOVE: Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton star in the latest from director Roger (Changing Lanes) Michell, a creepathon concerning a mild-mannered professor driven to the breaking point by a stalker. Based on the bestseller by Ian McEwan. (100 min, R) SEDUCING DR. LEWIS: In the directorial debut from Canadian filmmaker Jean-Francois Pouliet, members of an impoverished fishing community attempt to convince a young Montréal doctor to take up residence so they can qualify for a much-needed new factory. (108 min, NR)

SHORTS

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason ★★★

H GOOD REASON A lovers’ spat escalates into an international incident in this satisfying sequel to the 2001 hit.

ow do you create interest, much less suspense, in a love story that has already reached a happy ending? Well, it helps to have a heroine like Bridget Jones. Insecure, loveably chuckleheaded and cursed with chronic bad timing, she could be the love child of Lucy Ricardo and Benny Hill. If anyone could make living happily ever after look hard, it’s her. Renée Zellweger reprises the role she played in 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary and, once again, she succeeds in navigating the fine line between endearingly and unendurably cute. As part two opens, she is six weeks into a relationship with the man of her dreams, the hugely successful humanrights lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). One of the film’s running jokes has her gazing at him in adoring disbelief as he sleeps. At least until, without opening an eye, he scolds, “You’re staring at me again, aren’t you?” Another involves her knack for saying and doing Bridgety things at the worst possible moment. Early on she gets Mark on his office speakerphone to rhapsodize over the previous night’s shag. The office, as her luck would have it, is filled with international government officials. Later on, once she has begun to worry that Darcy is taking a more than professional interest in a glamorous new coworker (Jacinda Barrett), she tracks the woman to her boyfriend’s flat, bursts in and, as her luck would have it, finds the place filled with more international government officials. Her jealousy leads her to a number of questionable conclusions shortly thereafter. To our surprise, one of these is that the time has arrived to conclude her romance with Darcy. Enter one-time boyfriend and full-time snake-inthe-grass Daniel Cleaver, played here with maximum smarminess by Hugh Grant. Cleaver, it turns out, has recently become employed as an on-air personality for the same television program on which Bridget has become something of a household name. As her luck would have it, the show’s producers decide to team them up and send them around the world to do fluffy, upbeat travel pieces. First stop: Thailand.

It will come as a surprise to few fans of the Helen Fielding books on which these films are based that Cleaver employs all the dark powers at his disposal to get back into Jones’ pants. In a related story, fans will welcome the return of the enormous drawers immortalized in the original. Misunderstandings and mixed signals — as they tend to do in romantic comedies — call a Jones-Darcy reunion into question right up to the final act. A stint Bridget does in a Thai prison doesn’t help matters, either, though it does provide one of the movie’s most deliriously screwball moments. Mistakenly jailed for drug trafficking, she’s initially terrified. A couple of scenes later, the plucky prisoner finds herself teaching a cell full of grateful jailbirds the proper way to sing “Like a Virgin.” Equally hilarious is the confrontation between Darcy and Cleaver. The former believes the latter has taken advantage of Jones while on their ill-fated Thai assignment, and demands satisfaction. Between two American guys, even ones slipping into middle age, the cinematic result would be predictable: punches, blood, property damage. Between two Brits, the mayhem proves decidedly milder, with Firth running after Grant and pushing him into a public fountain, where the two tussle like a couple of temperamental schoolgirls. If it’s not a classic scene, it’s one that misses movie immortality by the slimmest of margins. The Edge of Reason certainly isn’t as accomplished a comedy as its predecessor. A number of scenes and a fair portion of the story barely rise above the level of a sitcom. All the same, the film wins the viewer over in the end thanks to a handful of amusingly harebrained scenarios and the irresistible charm of its chief characters. Grant is the current gold standard for a comic cad; Firth, for a knight in shining armor; and Zellweger, for a ditz in distress. While it fails to match the first installment, the second supplies ample justification for looking forward to a third — chronicling, perhaps, the misadventures of Bridget Jones, wife and mother on the edge. Why not? I can’t think of a single reason. m

AFTER THE SUNSET★★1/2 Pierce Brosnan and Woody Harrelson face off in this drama about a retired master thief and the FBI agent who follows him everywhere to make sure he doesn’t return to work. Salma Hayek and Don Cheadle costar (90 min, PG-13) ALFIE★★1/2 The omnipresent Jude Law takes on the Michael Caine role in this remake of the 1966 film about a sex addict whom women find irresistible despite his smarminess. This time around, the setting’s been switched from London to New York. Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon and Nia Long costar. Charles Shyer directs. (105 min, R) BEING JULIA★★★ Annette Bening and Shaun Evans star in Istvan Szabo’s character study about an aging London theater actress who suffers something of a breakdown until love comes into her life in the form of a young man half her age. With Jeremy Irons and Michael Gambon. (104 min, R) BIRTH★★★1/2 Jonathan Glazer follows up his debut, Sexy Beast, with the metaphysical saga of a young widow who crosses paths with a little boy claiming to be the reincarnation of her late husband. Starring Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall and Danny Huston. (100 min, R)

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RATINGS ★ = refund, please ★★ = could’ve been worse, but not a lot ★★★ = has its moments; so-so ★★★★ = smarter than the average bear ★★★★★ = 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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flick chick

BY SUSAN GREEN

SHORT TAKES ON THE REEL WORLD

Women on the Verge repair shop, Frank (Adrian Scarborough). His upwardly mobile wife Joyce (Heather Craney) disdains the hardscrabble Vera, who appears rather content with her humble working-class existence. At any rate, she’s always humming, as if happy with things as they are. Yet things are not so simple. Vera’s day job is cleaning houses, always done with a smile. The Drake family has no inkling about her controversial sideline. She terminates unwanted pregnancies pro bono, unaware that a

When one patient experiences complications, the protagonist’s well-ordered world crumbles around her. the law with the help of cooperative doctors. Vera, portrayed by Imelda Staunton, lives in a very modest London flat with her mechanic husband Stanley (Phil Davis) and two grown children. It’s the sort of clan that gathers in the parlor every evening to enjoy each other’s company. Their son, Sid (Daniel Mays), is an apprentice haberdasher. Daughter Ethel (Alex Kelly) may be a dowdy shrinking violet, but her parents play matchmaker by inviting a similarly shy and awkward neighbor, Reg (Eddie Marsan), to dinner. This cozy domesticity stands in sharp contrast to the lifestyle of Stanley’s brother and boss at the auto

friend named Lily (Ruth Sheen), who sends these desperate souls her way, is actually collecting a fee. During an abortion, for which Vera uses a rudimentary flushing process rather than sharp implements, her bedside manner is comforting. Frightened clients are assured that all they have to do is “wait for it to come away” — a euphemism for the induced miscarriage. When one patient experiences complications, however, the protagonist’s wellordered world crumbles around her. This being a Mike Leigh production, the police who knock on Vera’s door are not depicted as villains. Like his other films, such as High Hopes or Secrets and Lies, this one taps into the

complexity of ordinary human beings. Allowed to take an improvisational approach, the actors nonetheless spend a lot of time rehearsing before the cameras ever roll. What comes across on screen is often more like real life unfolding haphazardly than streamlined fiction. Once Vera’s secret is revealed, the sudden change in her formerly cheery countenance is shocking. The picture’s greatest puzzle, though, is why she remains so mum. Granted, this is not an articulate person and, back then, there was little feminist consciousness from which to draw strength. Yet, non-stop weeping seems a poor substitute for dialogue. Vera’s feelings are evident, but why not enlighten viewers about the thoughts of a woman who is intuitively prochoice? From Vera Drake to Vera Wang: how’s that for segue to a serious discussion of the Academy Awards? Deb Ellis probably wouldn’t wear designer duds to the Oscars, but the Burlington filmmaker — mentioned in this column last week before her trip to an Amsterdam festival — just heard some fabulous news: Howard Zinn: You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving

Train, which she co-directed with Denis Mueller, is among 12 entries that will be whittled down to five nominations in the Best Documentary Feature category. Their cinematic profile of the Boston-based historian, author and activist is up against some popular docs on a range of subjects: Super Size Me, Touching the Void, Riding Giants and Story of the Weeping Camel, for example. The final lineup will be announced on January 25, with nominees competing for a statuette at the February 27 ceremony. The honor was all the more surprising because “we had not made it into the big film festivals,” Ellis points out. In an age when many documentaries are pushing the stylistic envelope, she adds, Moving Train delivers its left-of-center political message in a fairly conventional form. Ellis and Mueller submitted the film for Oscar consideration. Their distributor, First Run Features, didn’t think they had a chance. “There’s nothing you can do but leave it to the gods at this point,” Ellis says calmly, before acknowledging that her excitement can’t always be contained: “My emails to Howard have been, like, ‘Holy crap!’” m

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. Bob Dylan was not a member of DELTA PHI EPSILON. The baby BOA CIRCLED her thigh like an animated garter belt. The word variegated is commonly misspelled VARIGATED. TWADDLE is one of those dippy words the Brits like to use. SWISS AIREDALES are frugal dogs that like to lap up fondue. Martha’s not as SASSY now that she’s in the cooler. Virginia lost her VIRGINITY while vetting a volume by Virgil. The Egyptian town of EL ALAMEIN played a key role in World War II. Moon UNIT EDITED Dweezil’s poem about the Mothers. You can teach Fannie French, but you can’t teach AL ITALIAN.

E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: HARD AS BEER NUTS. If you’re stuck, see the HINT on this page. If you cave, see the ANSWER on page 63A. 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: First-class folks don’t need a coach.

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SHALL WE DANCE?★★1/2 Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez are paired for this remake of a 1996 Japanese hit about a man who redeems his troubled marriage by taking ballroom dance lessons. Susan Sarandon costars. Peter Chelsom directs. (95 min, PG-13) SHARK TALE★★ Will Smith, Jack Black and Martin Scorsese lend their voices to DreamWorks’ latest cartoon comedy, the story of a fish whose big mouth gets him into big trouble. (90 min, PG) SIDEWAYS★★★★1/2 Alexander (About Schmidt) Payne directed and co-wrote this buzz-happy story about two old friends who take a wine-tasting road trip and assess their lives along the way. Starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. (98 min, R) TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE★★ The headlines are filled with charges that the U.S. has installed a puppet government in Iraq; what better time for a political comedy featuring an allmarionette cast? From the creators of “South Park” comes the saga of an international police force that recruits a rising Broadway star to combat terrorism. (100 min, NR) THE GRUDGE★★ Sarah Michelle Gellar stars in this remake of a Japanese blockbuster about a house possessed by a curse that dooms all who enter it to die in the grip of a violent rage. Takeshi Shimizu directs. Jason Behr costars. (100 min, PG-13) THE INCREDIBLES★★★ A shoe-in for this year’s Best Animated Picture Oscar, Pixar’s latest tells the story of a superhero who’s retired from crimefighting and relocated to the suburbs, where he battles boredom and a bulging waistline as an insurance claims adjuster. Featuring the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Brad Bird. (118 min, PG) THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES★★★1/2 Based on Che Guevara’s boyhood memoirs about motorbiking through South America with his best friend in the 1950s, the latest from Brazilian director Walter Salles offers a humanizing portrait of the communist revolutionary. Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna star. (128 min, R)

THE POLAR EXPRESS★★★ Bosom Buddies Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari are re-teamed for Robert Zemeckis’ CG take on the holiday favorite by Chris Van Allsburg. Hanks plays five roles, including Santa Claus. THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE★★★ Everybody’s favorite talking rectangle makes the leap to the big screen. The community of Bikini Bottom is thrown into chaos when Mr. Krabs steals King Neptune’s crown. The voice cast includes Clancy Brown, Mary Jo Catlett and Alec Baldwin. Stephen Hillenburg directs. (88 min, PG) WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW?★★ Marlee Matlin stars in this metaphysical, partially animated docudrama in which a woman learns the secrets of the universe with a little help from a Greek chorus of scientists and mystics. (108 min, R)

NEW ON DVD/VHS HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN★★1/2 In the series’ third installment, everybody’s favorite boy wizard — now a teenager ó is pursued by a dastardly character who just escaped from prison and may have played a role in the death of Harry’s parents. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson and David Thewlis. Directed by Alfonso (Y Tu Mama También) Cuaron. (142 min, PG) SLEEPOVER★1/2 Joe (George Lucas in Love) Nussbaum brings us this laugha-thon about a gaggle of teenaged girls whose pajama party morphs into a wild-though-PG-rated night on the town. Alexa Vega and Jane Lynch star. (82 min, PG) THE TERMINAL★★★1/2 Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks reteam for the story of an Eastern European tourist whose home country erupts in a coup just as he lands in New York, effectively leaving him with a passport from no-place. As a result, he’s forced to make himself a home in Kennedy Airport’s international transit lounge. With Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride and Stanley Tucci. (128 min, PG-13) m

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ETHAN ALLEN CINEMAS Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Ave., Burlington, 8636040. wednesday 24 — thursday 2 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 1, 3 & 5 (Wed & FriSun), 7, 9. Garden State 7:10. Shall We Dance? 1:30 & 4 (Wed & Fri-Sun), 6:45. Ray 1:10 (Wed & Fri-Sun), 7:20. Saw 9:10. Shark Tale 1:20 & 3:20 (Wed & Fri-Sun). Team America: World Police 4:15 (Wed & Fri-Sun), 9:15. Matinees Wednesday - Sunday only. No matinees Thanksgiving Day. See www.merrilltheatres.net.

MAJESTIC 10 Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 24 — thursday 25 *Alexander 12:25 (Wed only), 4, 6:30, 8, 9:55. *Christmas with the Kranks 12, 12:55 & 3:10 (Wed only), 5, 6:15, 7:15, 9:15, 9:35. After the Sunset 7, 9:40. Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason 12 & 2:20 (Wed only), 7:20, 9:40. The Grudge 9:30. The Incredibles 12:20, 2:20 & 3 4:40 (Wed only), 6:45, 9:35. National Treasure 12:35 & 3:15 (Wed only), 6:50, 9:35. The Polar Express 12:05, 12:40, 2:10 & 3 (Wed only), 4:25, 5:10, 7:10. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 12:10, 1, 2:15 & 3 (Wed only), 4:20, 5, 7, 8:55.

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CALL TO ARTISTS E1 STUDIO COLLECTIVE: The E1 Studio Collective in Burlington is seeking ornaments or holiday decorations, no larger than 6-by-6-by-6 inches, for a December exhibit. Artwork should be dropped off December 1, with $1 entry fee, at 416 Pine St. Info, e1studiocollective@yahoo.com LOCAL POTTERS WANTED to donate bowls for a soup dinner to benefit the Sudanese refugees in Vermont, to be held at the Mountain Top Film Festival in Waitsfield in January. Info, email Kim at kead@riseup.net or call 862-5509.

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ARTWORK “S.G.XVI” by Sara Lutz

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arah Lutz paints circles on circles and squares piled onto squares. Anne Russinof paints circles over circles. Casual viewers might have trouble telling the two Manhattan-based artists apart as they are juxtaposed in an exhibit at the Phoenix Gallery in Burlington. But do their superficial geometric similarities suggest the paintings are curatorially related? Not exactly. Russinof ’s 16 paintings on canvas and paper are a highly decorative schtick, while Lutz’s 15 oils on panel or canvas have substantive narrative content. Lutz’s are painted with confidence and authority; Russinof seems to be making circle after circle by rote. Decorative, of course, isn’t necessarily bad; Russinof ’s works would make excellent wallpaper. Her best pieces are watercolor and gouache on paper. The 9-by-7-inch “Splinter” is a good example, with some circles translucent and others more opaque. Russinof creates contrapuntal rhythms by varying the intensity of the colors and the weights of line in the circles. The chro-

matic harmony is like a Wonder Bread wrapper, with black circles instead of red, blue and yellow ones. “Calligraphic” is a 14-by11-inch conglomeration of yellow, white and green circles. The yellow circles are fat; the green circles are thin. The white ones are in between. There’s not much more to say about it. “Particulate” is a more dynamic design of crimson, cerulean blue and pink on a white background. The masses of the circles are nicely varied, and Russinof achieves movement in this piece. Graphic designers would love her motifs, and that’s really what the images are: motifs rather than paintings. Russinof ’s oils lack the rudimentary subtleties of her aquamedia works; in fact, they’re just plain awful. “Bauble,” for example, is an 11-by-9-inch bagatelle consisting of powder blue, milky white and brown circles on a “PeptoBismol” background. Russinof got her MFA from Pratt Institute, one of the finest programs in the country.

But she should keep practicing her circles on paper before she starts playing with canvas. Lutz, who could be called a “painter’s painter,” redeems the show. Her works feature some of the finest surfaces that have been seen in our area in quite some time. The interlocking squares and spheres often rest on horizon lines, making for deeply dimensional spaces. Her stuff has the angst that Russinof seems to avoid. Lutz’s works are from her “Suspended Gravity Series” — referred to as “SG” — and the series appears to be directly influenced by Philip Guston’s works from the late 1970s. Whereas Guston was examining the cruelties of the 20th century with tenebrous skies and piles of boots with hobnailed souls, Lutz’s works are less concrete and less tragic. Nevertheless, 14-by-17-inch “SG (Black Ribbon)” certainly looks like a village burdened by smog. Pink and orange squares sit on a horizon separating background from gray heavens. The squares resemble a colorful, multi-layered pueblo; a

black column of smoke rises from it. “S.G.XVII” has a lavender sky with a wide pall of black smoke trailing into the low clouds. If the smoke of “SG (Black Ribbon)” comes from a smokestack, this cloud comes from a burning village. “S.G.XVI” is the largest and perhaps most complex of Lutz’s paintings. It’s a 30-by-26-inch oil on linen with a matrix of colorful squares at the lower edge and dark, colorless squares above. The dark squares are like umber and gray ghosts floating in a foggy, pea-soup sky. Many of Lutz’s squares are smears of light tonalities pushed forward in fat strokes of orange, red and green. They are often decorated wet-on-wet with dots, like the nails in Guston’s heels, or have squiggles that seem to have been squeezed directly from small tubes. Russinof and Lutz produce shapes of similar scale. Both artists cut their hues with a lot of white, making congruent lines with pale pinks and orange. But that’s where the similarities end.m

JANE HORNER: “Art en Vivo,” a studio warming and sale. 2 Howard St., Burlington, 660-4335. November 26, 48 p.m. & November 27, noon - 4 p.m. RANDY GAETANO: The Firehouse artistin-residence hosts open studios to show his works in progress. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165. December 4, 11 and 18, noon - 5 p.m. THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF LANDSCAPES: A lunchtime talk by naturalist Walter Poleman, in conjunction with a current exhibit. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 6560750. December 1, 12:15 p.m. FINE ARTS FOR GOOD CAUSES: The 3rd annual holiday fair features a huge selection of Vermont crafts and fine arts. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100. November 27 & 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. HOLIDAY ARTISANS MARKET: Jewelry, pottery, glass, ornaments, paintings and clothing are featured at this holiday sale. Grapevine Studio, Quechee, 295-2332. November 26, noon - 4 p.m.

ONGOING :: burlington area AMANDA FRIEDMAN: Art Is Everywhere,” acrylic paintings. Stella, 73 Church St., Burlington, 324-1038. Through November. MATTHEW THORSEN: Photographs of Burlington-area bands. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 8657166. Through November 29. CARLOS JACKSON: New paintings and drawings by the visiting California artist. Francis Colburn Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 656-2014. Through December 3.

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HOLY TRINITY? The three edgy artists comprising “Tri Atomic,” the current exhibit at Burlington’s Lineage Gallery, have a religious subtext to their works. Jason D’Aquino draws on vintage papers and vellum from ancient Bibles, and Sean Christopher paints icon-like images with gold backgrounds. “Red Sox” (pictured) by Jeff Soto arrived at the gallery just after the World Series and is reminis-

CARRIE DIEHL: “Treescapes,” acrylic paintings, Bar; and DAVE GOODRICH: hand-printed silkscreens of Vermont landscapes, Solarium; and MASHA STERN: Black-and-white photos of Venice and Prague, Dining Room. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through November. JOHN CHURCHMAN: “Furry and Feathered Friends: Animals in Nature,” photographs. Airport Gallery, Burlington International Airport, 8657166. Through December. KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Abstracted landscapes and musical/cultural scenes. Speeder & Earl’s, Pine Street, Burlington, 872-9605. Through November. KRISTEN L’ESPERANCE: “New Work,” acrylic paintings. Doll-Anstadt Gallery, Burlington, 864-3661. Through November. SARA ALTIERI: “Beautiful Faces,” original acrylics and prints. Rose Street Gallery, Burlington, 859-0939. Through November. FIREHOUSE OPEN: An annual exhibit featuring the work of the first 50 artists who showed up. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165. Through November 28. TRI ATOMIC: Artwork by Jeff Soto, Jason D’Aquino and Sean Christopher. Lineage Gallery, Burlington, 862-7766. Through December 5. ‘6 DEGREES OF SEPARATION’: A thematic group show by local artists. E-1 Studio Collective, 416 Pine St. (behind Speeder & Earl’s), Burlington, 3244019. Through November. GRETCHEN BECK: “Integument,” an installation of images based upon art of the Fulani women of Niger. L/L Gallery, Living/Learning Center, UVM, Burlington, 656-4200. Through December 8. DONNA STAFFORD: “Creative Dialogue,” 3-D oil paintings and works created for, and inspired by, the stage. Fletcher and Pickering Rooms, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7211. Through November.

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FIRE ESCAPE STUDIOS’ LISA LILLIBRIDGE & RACHEL TROOPER: New works in mixed media. Speeder & Earl’s, Pine Street, Burlington, 8599222. Through November. JAVIER CINTRON: Prints, paintings, collage and mixed-media installation. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through November. BARBARA K. WATERS: “In Praise of Leaf,” monoprints. Mirabelles, Burlington, 951-0234. Through November. HAL MAYFORTH & ALICE MURDOCH: Recent paintings. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848. Through November. BONNIE ACKER: Landscapes and posters, 1987-2003, by the Burlington artist and activist. Center for Community and Neighborhoods (above City Market), Burlington, 864-8274. Through December. WILLIAM STIREWALT: Fine art photography. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 482-2878. Through November. LYNN BUTLER-DUBE: “Images of Nature and Color,” drawings and paintings. Toscano Café, Richmond, 434-4834. Through November. ‘AN EYE TOWARD NATURE: A SUITE OF FOUR EXHIBITIONS’: Including ‘BERND HEINRICH: THE NATURALIST AS ARTIST’: A selection of original drawings, photographs, field notes and specimen collections from the renowned UVM field biologist; and ‘FUNGI, UNICORNS AND BEACHED WHALES: ARTISTS AS NATURALISTS’: Natural history illustrations, classic and contemporary; and ‘HIROSHIGE’S 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO’: Woodblock prints by the Japanese master; and ‘THE CHINESE SCHOLAR’S WORLD’: A collection of rocks with striking profiles, formations or coloration. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through December 19. JASON RYAN OSTERHOUT: Recent acrylic paintings. Club Metronome, Burlington, 865-4563. Through November 24.

ROBERT SIMON: Ink and acrylic drawings, and SHARON WEBSTER: Mixedmedia works, both through November; and GARY KOWALSKI: Oil paintings, through December 10. CCV Hallway Galleries, Burlington, 865-4422. JAVIER CINTRON: “VT Produce,” prints, paintings, collage and mixed-media installation. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through November. SABIN GRATZ: “Night Landscapes,” photographs. Art Space 150, The Men’s Room, Burlington, 864-2088. Through December. DAVID CURCIO: “Edifice Complex,” prints of buildings. Flynndog, Burlington, 863-2227. Reception November 19, 6-8 p.m. Through January 9. KEVIN BUBRISKI: “In Tibet & Nepal,” photographs taken with a 4x5 camera. Manjushri Designs Gallery, Burlington, 660-9944. Through December.

:: champlain valley LES POSDAMER: “Faces,” color portraits from Southeast Asia, India and Greece. Bobcat Café, Bristol, 453-3311. Through mid-January. BELLA BUENO: Jewelry in silver and gold with semiprecious gems; and COLETTE PAUL: Paintings focused on moments in time. Art On Main, Bristol, 453-4032. Through November. SEAN P. CALLAHAN: “The Yellow Dog Series,” giclée prints. Bobcat Café, Bristol, 759-2576. Through November. SYBIL MEYERSBURG: “Children of the World,” 50 photographs taken 1957-78 around the globe. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117. Through January 2005. ‘RODIN: IN HIS OWN WORDS’: Thirtyfive bronzes from the famous French sculptor, from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation; and ‘VERMONT IN 1904: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT’: Prints made from nearly 200 images shot by Adolph B. Lane (1877-1942); and ‘ART NOW: SCULPTURE OF JOEL SHAPIRO’: Five works by the renowned American artist, spanning 25 years. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5235. All through December 5.

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SHOE-IN Amanda Friedman’s modest exhibition of mixed-media works at the Burlington shoestore Stella, entitled “Art Is Everywhere,” is inspired by unorthodox materials, as the sofa-sized work appropriately entitled “Landscape” (pictured) demonstrates. It’s a born-again-motel painting bedaubed with an abstract photo mosaic and retouched paint. Nicely Dadaesque.

KARLA VAN VLIET: Chinese ink on rice paper. Tully & Marie’s Restaurant, Middlebury, 453-5813. Through November. GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES: A “small art” show featuring works by more than 25 local artists, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Town Hall Theater building project. Town Hall Theater Offices, Middlebury, 388-1436. November 26 - December 23, noon - 4 pm.

:: central KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Fantastical oil paintings. Tegu Gallery, Morrisville, 888-1261. Through January 12. LOCAL ARTISTS SHOW: A group exhibit by members of the Northfield Savings Bank’s Passport Club. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 485-8266. Through November 29. GAYLEEN AIKEN: Folk art by the renowned Barre artist. Supreme Court Building, Montpelier, 828-4784. November 15 - January 7. MIRANDA SYP: Paintings reminiscent of the 1920s and ‘30s. Salaam Boutique, Montpelier, 223-4300. Through December 15. MISSY CARY STORROW: Watercolors. Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 223-5454. Through November. HUGH TOWNLEY: “Retrospective, Introspective, Prospective,” sculpture, Main Gallery; and ADELAIDE TYROL: “Natural Histories,” oil and gouache paintings, South Gallery; and ‘VAULT

TOURS, BIN Q-Z’: A survey of works from the permanent collection, Wood Room. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 19. GAAL SHEPHERD: “Consequences of Nature,” pastel landscapes and wood sculpture, including the new “Vermontshire” installation. Cooler Gallery, White River Junction, 2801864. Through November 27. PAUL CLACK: Paintings, and TERRY ZIGMUND: New works in stained glass. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 223-7800. Through November. ‘A BAKER’S DOZEN’: Thirteen Vermont painters, photographers and fiber artists show their work. The Book Garden, Montpelier, 223-2824. Through November. TAKE IT HOME: The fifth annual SPA Members show offers a variety of fine arts and crafts by more than 90 artists. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069. Through December. A GALLERY FULL OF ARTFUL GIFTS: A holiday bazaar featuring hundreds of gift items by local artisans. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 728-3232. November 27 - December 19. RHODA CARROLL: “Selections From the First Ten Years: Paintings,” watercolor and acrylic works. Spotlight Gallery, Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, 828-5422. Through December. BEN SHADIS: Drawings; TERRY ZIGMUND: Stained glass; and KURT BUDLINGER: Color nature photogra-

phy. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 2237800. Through December.

:: northern MERRILL DENSMORE: Landscape and animal paintings by the self-taught artist. GRACE Gallery, Old Firehouse, Hardwick, 472-6857. Through November 27. MICHAEL MCGOVERN: Realistic paintings. The Art Gallery, Stowe, 253-6007. Through November. DON HANSON: “Damaged Beauty: The Avian Series,” multimedia prints. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 748-2372. Through January 2005. 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT: Paintings by Mary and Alden Bryan, through December 22; and ‘SMALL PICTURE EXHIBIT’: The seventh annual juried show presents small-format paintings by gallery members, through December 19. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100. J.C. WELCH: Woodcuts and oils; also paintings, photography, Cibachrome, reproductions and Ukrainian eggs by other artists. The Blue Eyed Dog Gallery & Frame Shop, St. Albans, 5244447. Through December. JULIE RUTH: “Absence, Newfoundland,” recent paintings from Newfoundland. Vermont Studio Center, Red Mill Gallery, Johnson, 635-2727. Through November 27.

:: southern MARY MEAD: The printmaker showcases new work. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 2955901. Through December 8. ‘NOVEMBER SOLO EXHIBITIONS’: Nine contemporary regional painters showcase their works, along with artworks by members in various media from the Collectors Gallery. Yester House, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through November. ‘ANDY WARHOL: THE JON GOULD COLLECTION’: Paintings, prints and photographs by the late pop artist from a private collection. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 257-0124. Through February 6, 2005. DALE CHIHULY: “Glass and Prints,” works by the famed glass artist. 5southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through March 15, 2005. ‘NUREYEV: THE ROPES OF TIME’: Blackand-white photographs of the great Russian ballet dancer in his 1970 performance, by Leslie Spatt, Frederika Davis, Edward Griffiths and Louis Peres; also, two lithographs of Rudolf Nureyev by Andy Warhol. Norte Maar, Rouses Point, N.Y., 518-297-3793. Through December 3. JEAN CANNON: “Portals,” mysterious paintings of doors and windows. Also, ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW: A group exhibit including works by the Vermont

Sleigh Company. Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Rutland, 862-9978. Through January 2. EMMETT FRANÇOIS: “Second Sight: Analog to Digital,” a photography retrospective from a 47-year career by the photography professor. William Feick Arts Center, Green Mountain College, 287-8310. Through January 17. JASON BERARD: “Recent Works,” abstract paintings. Tunbridge Public Library, 333-4302. Reception November 21, 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Through January 3.

:: regional ‘BEYOND EAST AND WEST’: “Seven Transnational Artists,” featuring paintings, prints, sculptures and installations by artists from the East who live in the West, through December 12; and ‘DREAMING OF COUNTRY’: Eleven contemporary Aboriginal paintings, through December 5. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426. ‘RUHLMANN: GENIUS OF ART DECO’: Furniture from the 1930s by the French artist Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, 514285-2000. Through December 12. 5TH ANNUAL MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY SHOW: Members of the cultural center show their seasonal wares. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh, 518-563-1604. Through January 8. m

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BOUND BOUNTY Although organic farming is growing increasingly popular, many of us don’t really understand the effort that goes into every mouthful we eat. Tunbridge writer Nicola Smith and her husband, photographer Geoff Hansen, try to change that with Harvest: A Year in the Life of an Organic Farm. The richly illustrated essay follows farming duo Jennifer Megyesi and Kyle Jones through four seasons of agricultural ups and downs on Fat Rooster Farm in Royalton. Chronicling bucolic scenes of maple sugaring and day-to-day arguments about how to manage farm and family, the book speaks volumes to sustenance-seekers. Consumers can catch the authors in person at a reading early next week.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! film ‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: Documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee of Sherman’s March fame focuses on a family mystery in tobacco country. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.

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WALK THE TALK: Area exercisers welcome friends and dogs on this 30-minute stroll with staff from a local health clinic. Meet at 32 East Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 655-4422.

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WRITING GROUP: Penmen and women generate ideas and get instant feedback at a weekly free-write session. The Kept Writer, St. Albans, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 527-6242.

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.

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KNITTING GROUP: Crafty locals convene to create with needles and purls. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: Nature lovers enjoy guided tours of live bird enclosures at the

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WALK THE TALK: See November 24, 12:15 p.m.

activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See November 24. PEACE MARCH: Silent demonstrators dress in black to protest world violence. Meet at the top of Church Street, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 598-7465.

CONTRA DANCE: Traditional tunes from Cuckoo’s Nest raise the roof as Lou Shapiro calls steps for dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes. Tracy Hall, Norwich, family dance 7 p.m., contra dance 8 p.m. $7. Info, 785-4607. OTTER CREEK CONTRAS: Caller Chip Hedler keeps dancers in clean, soft-soled shoes moving to fiddle music by Susie Hurd and Malcolm Sanders. Holley Hall, Bristol, 8 p.m. $6. Info, 524-1466.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section A. THANKSGIVING CONCERT: The Manchester Music Festival features guests from the Metropolitan and City Opera Orchestras for chamber works by Schubert, Mozart and Mendelssohn. United Church of Dorset, 4 p.m. $15. Info, 1-800-639-5868. SUNNYLAND BLUES: Favorite Christmas carols have a Delta-driven sound from local musicians on guitar and harmonica. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

dance BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: See November 26. ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: Dance students from area schools join the Albany Berkshire Ballet for Tchaikovsky’s beloved work about a Christmas Eve dream. Flynn MainStage, PM Burlington, Page 1 3 & 7:30 p.m. $28-32. Info, 863-5966.

‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: See November 26, 7 & 9 p.m.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. HOLIDAY FAIR: Cider and cookies comfort hungry shoppers selecting Vermontmade jewelry, carvings, prints and paintings. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 644-5100. VERMONT WOMEN’S FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS: Unique handmade wares by 50 local artisans fill three floors of Burlington City Hall, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 863-8334.

talks AGING PROGRAM: Folks at all stages of life mark time by learning the mysteries of aging. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. $9. Info, 864-1848.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 24. ‘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. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Tots join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a pancake breakfast, then make crafts, decorate cookies and share their wishes. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 8:30 & 10 a.m. $8. Registration and info, 658-2433. ‘FIELD OF FAERIE’: In this puppet production by the No Strings Marionette Company, a girl fascinated with miniature magical beings explores an enchanted parallel world. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 11 a.m. $5. Info, 728-6464.

sport QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: A naturalist leads hikers into Vermont’s version of the Grand Canyon to explore the state’s geological history. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, noon. $8. Info, 359-5000. TRAIL WORK DAY: Volunteers with boots and gloves pitch in to maintain the Catamount Ski Trail. Stowe and Morristown areas, call for meeting times and locations. Free. Info, 864-5794.

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SUN.28 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. MONTPELIER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR: Expect exuberant soul sounds from this spirited ensemble. Trinity Methodist Church, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 454-1357. ACOUSTIC CONCERT: Local muscian Lafe plays bluesy harmonica and original guitar-based tunes. River Run Restaurant, Plainfield, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 454-1246. KIRTAN SINGING: Students of yoga stretch vocal cords with chants in Sanskrit. Yoga Vermont, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 598-1929.

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‘THE NUTCRACKER’: See November 27, 1 p.m. THE HEINEBERG HIGHSTEPPERS: This multigenerational dance troupe shows off healthy hoofing at the ECHO Center, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. $9. Info, 864-1848.

QUECHEE GORGE TOUR: See November 27. TRAIL WORK DAY: See November 27, Ripton and Lincoln areas. TURKEY TROT: Post-feast athletes make strides on a 4-plus-mile fun run. See calendar spotlight. Turkey Lane Bridge, Hinesburg, registration 12:30 p.m., race 1 p.m. $10. Info, 482-3347. TURKEY WALK: Day hikers make a moderate, 5mile round trip to Mount Mansfield’s Taylor Lodge. Call for Stowe-area location and time. Free. Info, 879-1302.

film ‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: See November 26, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

art Also, see exhibitions in Section B. HOLIDAY FAIR: See November 27. VERMONT WOMEN’S FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS: See November 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

words SUNDAY LITERARY SALON: Poetry fans read seasonally appropriate pieces and greet the oncoming dark with tea and crumpets. Phoenix Gallery, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-9400. BOOK SIGNING: Authors Vatsala and Ehud Sperling share A Marriage Made in Heaven, the epistolary chronicle of their global courtship. Frog Hollow Gallery, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6458.

talks AGING PROGRAM: See November 27.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 24.

Allenwood at Pillsbury Manor, South Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6192.

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QUEER LIBERATION ARMY: Queer-identified activists of all ages plan and stage flamboyant responses to intolerance. 135 Pearl, Burlington, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6665.

‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: See November 26. CINÉ SALON: Experimental films from the ’70s by Alexander Hammid and Francis Thompson are paired with ’40s footage of WWII by Henri Cartier-Bresson. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 8 p.m. Free. Info, 603-252-6786.

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‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 24, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. FESTIVAL OF TREES: See November 26. OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: See November 26. CANDY CANE-MAKING DEMO: See November 27. ALPACA FARM TOUR: See November 27. PRANIC HEALING CLINIC: Stress-relief seekers can sample 40 minutes of this non-touch, alternative healing method. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-5 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-3375. BURLINGTON AREA SCRABBLE CLUB: Letter wranglers make every word count by playing tournament-style. Bring your board to

Also, see exhibitions in Section B. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Info, 479-4127. LIFE DRAWING SESSION: Creative types try a hand at sketching. Wolfe Kahn Building, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 6-8 p.m. $7. Info, 635-1769.

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NICOLA SMITH & GEOFF HANSEN: The author-photographer duo shares their book Harvest. See calendar spotlight. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

talks ‘THE MOST DISHONEST ELECTION’: Adam Clymer, a director of the National Annenberg Election Survey and former correspondent for The New York Times, shares his perspective on the presidential campaign. Room 101, Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1297. NATURE & THE ENVIRONMENT SERIES: Geology professor emeritus Barry Doolan shares stories of mapping the Vermont landscape. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 863-5980.

kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 24. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See November 24, for children ages 3-5. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 24. Toddlers take their turn with tales first, 9:10-9:30 a.m. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-size bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $5. Info, 865-7558. BARRE LIBRARY STORY HOUR: Babies up to age 2 take in tales at the Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 4767550, ext. 308. 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.

ESSEX FREE LIBRARY STORYTIME: Tykes rally for reading at the Essex Free Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313. GYM FOR TOTS: Youngsters burn energy running, jumping and hula-hooping at the Charlotte Community School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 425-4144. CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP: Children and their caregivers gather for crafts, reading and music-making. Charlotte Community School Cafeteria, 9-10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5096.

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music Also, see clubdates in Section A. CABRINI QUARTET: This dynamic ensemble of voice, piano, violin and cello performs contemporary works, including the premiere of a song cycle co-written by professors Su Lian Tan and John Elder. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

Four more years? Anyone still reeling from November 2 might appreciate a candid walkthrough of Dubya Part II’s international implications. Former TV correspondent Barrie Dunsmore offers his perspective on the 2004 presidential election in a talk titled, “The People Have Spoken, But What Does It Mean?” Now living in Charlotte, the veteran journalist spent 30 years covering foreign affairs for national network ABC News, reporting from Washington, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Well-versed in foreign policy, Dunsmore gives his assessment of America’s relationship with its allies and the rest of the world. His message? Be vigilant.

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TUE.30 << 13B ANI DIFRANCO: The Righteous Babe and iconoclastic songwriter twangs out original punk-folk. See interview, this issue. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $35. Info, 863-5966. PIANO RECITAL: Pianist Paul Orgel offers an overview of classical music history with selections by Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann and Schoenberg. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3056. 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, 985-9750. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male musicmakers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-6465. HANDEL SOCIETY CELEBRATION: Guest soloists and the Hanover Chamber Orchestra create chords with this choral group for Haydn’s “Die Schöpfung.” Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $18. Info, 603-646-2422.

dance LINE DANCING: Show off your fancy footwork at the Harvest Moon Banquet Room, Essex Junction, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $8.50. Info, 288-8044. SWING DANCING: Movers of all ages and abilities dance at the Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501.

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EAST BARRE STORY HOUR: Babies aged 2 and under take in tales at the Aldrich Public Library, East Barre branch, 10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 476-5118. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. $6-9. Info, 864-1848.

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CHRIS BOHJALIAN READING: The best-selling author of Midwives offers selections from his new novel, Before You Know Kindness. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774. JAY PARINI READING: The Middlebury-based author and English professor shares One Matchless Time, his recent biography of William Faulkner. Book King, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9232. ‘INSPIRED BY’ SERIES: Readers review Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway in preparation for perusing its contemporary tribute, The Hours. Maclure Library, Pittsford, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 483-2972. 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. PAUSE CAFÉ: Novice and fluent French speakers practice and improve their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346.

BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See November 24. ANTIWAR COALITION: Citizens opposed to U.S. military activities in Iraq strategize at the Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1926.

‘THE FUTURE OF FOOD’: This documentary offers concerned consumers an up-to-date overview of genetic engineering. Shrewsbury Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 492-3377.

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etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 24. FESTIVAL OF TREES: See November 26. OPEN MIKE: Anything goes at this free-format evening of music, poetry and prose. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-5000. LAUGHING CLUB: Local yoga instructor and author Carol Winfield touts the untapped healing power of yukking it up. Union Station, Burlington, 8-8:30 a.m. Donations. Info, 864-7999. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY BUSINESS NETWORK: Entrepreneurs make corporate connections at the Courtyard by Marriott, Williston, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Info, 434-6434. GENEALOGY QUEST: Family researchers sleuth their roots at the Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 24. TODDLER-AND-UNDER STORYTIME: Wee ones up to age 3 open their ears to songs 3x2-urbansalon110304 and stories. South Burlington Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.

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WED.01 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN: The Bennington-based husband-and-wife folk duo performs at a Cambridge Coffeehouse concert. 158 Main Restaurant & Bakery, Jeffersonville, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 644-6632. NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL: University organist David Neiweem accompanies the Catamount Singers at Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 12:15-1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. GUITAR CONCERT: Students in the university’s guitar ensemble pluck strings at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518564-2180.

dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See November 24.

drama ‘THE DRAWER BOY’: A citified actor staying on an Ontario farm humorously bungles his chores and unlocks memories that change the lives of his hosts. See calendar spotlight. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $18-28. Info, 863-5966.

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film ‘BRIGHT LEAVES’: See November 26. ‘THE WITNESS’: Green Mountain Animal Defenders presents this award-winning documentary on the cruelty of the fur industry. See “Local Matters,” this issue. Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-2230. ‘YOU CAN’T BE NEUTRAL ON A MOVING TRAIN’: This 2004 documentary chronicles the life of activist and historian Howard Zinn. A discussion follows at Community College of Vermont, Burlington, 6:15-9 p.m. Free. Info, 885-8310. ‘HOLLYWOOD ON TRIAL’: Narrated by John Huston, this 1976 film documents the stories of actors and directors who were blacklisted during the anti-communist McCarthy era. Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 2-4 p.m. $5. Info, 828-8804.

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words WRITING GROUP: See November 24. ‘WHAT A CHARACTER’: Readers of Virginia Woolf’s To the Lighthouse illuminate its memorable protagonists. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. BOOK DISCUSSION: Eudora Welty’s short stories are well known, but readers of her novel The Optimist’s Daughter discuss her talent for other genres. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7 p.m. Info, 878-4918. ‘UTOPIA & APOCALYPSE’ SERIES: Fiction fans envision the future with Kurt

Vonnegut’s novel Galapagos. Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, noon. Free. Info, 728-1236.

talks ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB: Folk-art lovers hear about the display-savvy female founder of the Shelburne Museum. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. 388-4095. POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS: Former ABC News foreign correspondent Barrie Dunsmore discusses the outcome of presidential politics. See calendar spotlight. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. ORCHID CLUB MEETING: Guest speaker Darrin Norton describes potting and mounting methods for delicate flowers. Gardener’s Supply Company, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 660-3505. ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE: History professor emeritus Graham Newell chronicles the eventful life of this crusade-going medieval queen. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Professor Harold Martinson of UCLA delves into the details of RNA transcription in a lecture on molecular genetics. Room 101, Stafford Hall, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2164. BROWN BAG LECTURE: Anthropology professor Jennifer Dickinson examines the cultural context of democracy in the Ukraine. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill, UVM, Burlington, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-1096. INTERNATIONAL POLICY: Foreign affairs analyst Stanley Sloan discusses diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Europe. Hoehl

WORLD AIDS DAY: Students offer opportunities to take action on the local and global AIDS pandemic. Alliot Student Center Lobby, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536. TOWN MEETING ON ISRAEL/PALESTINE: Citizens participate in a moderated discussion about international peace and justice issues. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616, ext. 242.

Welcome Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-8842. JEWISH HISTORY TALK: Historical scholarin-residence Willard Sterne Randall chronicles 350 years of Judaism in America. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.

kids PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See November 24. ANIMAL FEEDING: See November 24. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See November 24. WATERBURY STORYTIME: See November 24. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See November 24. ‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See November 24. SPANISH-ENGLISH STORYTIME: Boys and girls between 2 and 5 years old hear bilingual songs and rhymes at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

etc ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See November 24. FESTIVAL OF TREES: See November 26. PERFORMANCE BENEFIT: Local poets, pianist Michael Arnowitt, the Vermont Gay Men’s Chorus and other artists mark World Aids Day at Montpelier City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-6822. WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATION: Community members pause to consider the HIV/AIDS epidemic at a presentation of memorial quilt panels honoring victims’ lives. Second floor, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2437, ext. 24. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Patients with leukemia, lymphoma or other blood-based cancers commemorate the season with family and friends. Call for Burlington area location, 6-7:30 p.m. Reservations and info, 847-4848. ‘LEARNING STYLES’ WORKSHOP: Adult learners find out how to modify educational approaches for better results. VSAC Resource Center, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 6 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 1-800-642-3177.

sport WALK THE TALK: See November 24. CRAG-VT MEETING: The Climbing Resource Access Group invites interested mountainscalers to map out new vertical territory. Sports Center, Bolton Valley Resort, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0140. ‘LONG-DISTANCE HIKING’: Backpackers planning lengthy trips learn tips from experts at this shared information session. Call for Burlington-area location and time. Free. Info, 863-1469.

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Written by Katherine Reilly FitzPatrick. Class listings are $15 per week or $50 for four weeks. All class listings must be pre-paid and are subject to editing for space and style. Send info with check or complete credit card information, including exact name on card, to: Classes, SEVEN DAYS, P.O. Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402-1164.

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LEARN THE TECHNIQUE OF “HOLLYWOOD’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER ACTING COACH.” (MOVELINE, NOV. 2001): Classes in Burlington, Tuesday evenings, and Montpelier, Monday evenings. Info, 802-318-8555 or visit www.thoreast.com. Mr. MacDonald has acted professionally for over 25 years and he has taught professionally for over 10 years. He has appeared in over 10 major motion pictures with leading roles in three, including The Basket, and has guest-starred on “Providence,” “Pensacola: Wings of Gold,” “Murphy Brown,” and many other TV shows.

AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM CUBA AND HAITI: Weekly classes: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info, 985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Dance class led by Carla Kevorkian. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome! BURLINGTON – HOLIDAY PARTIES ARE COMING SOON! First Step Dance offers beginner dance classes in Burlington on Tuesday nights. The Rumba, Cha Cha and Merengue class begins at 6 p.m. The Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango class begins at 7 p.m. The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Classes are $40/person for each 4-week session. Info, 598-6757 or visit www.FirstStepDance.com. Sometime soon you will hear about your company holiday party, or you will be invited to go somewhere where there will be music and a dance floor. This year, wouldn’t you like to be one of the people up on the floor dancing? Make this holiday season one to remember! Come take the first step toward learning to dance with a partner! LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Drop-in beginner lesson, every Tuesday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Greek Church Hall, Ledge Rd., Burlington. $5 includes Vermont Swing practice session, immediately following. Info, 860-7501, or visit www.vermontswings.com. No experience necessary. MOMIX MASTERCLASS: Led by MOMIX Dance company members. Grade 10 - adult, introductory/advanced. Friday, December 10, 5-6:30 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $15. Info 652-4548, registrar@flynncen ter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. This master class is a combination of warm-up, MOMIX repertory, improvisation, and an exploration of the company’s signature acrobatic and sculptural style. SALSALINA: Night club-style group Salsa classes, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Tango group classes and social dances on Fridays. Monthly membership, $35 or $55, $10 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! ST. ALBANS – WHAT WILL YOU DO AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY? First Step Dance offers beginner dance classes in St. Albans on Monday nights. Monday classes begin at 6 p.m. with a half-hour drop-in class followed by a half-hour practice session. $5 each. The Rumba, Cha Cha and Merengue class begins at 7 p.m. The Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango class begins at 8 p.m. St. Albans City School, Bellows St., St. Albans. $40/person for each 4-week session. Info, 598-6757 or visit www.First StepDance.com. Sometime soon you will hear about your company holiday party, or you will be invited to go somewhere where there will be music and a dance floor. This year, wouldn’t you like to be one of the people up on the floor dancing? Make this holiday season one to remember, come take the first step toward learning to dance with a partner!

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HYPNOBIRTHING: Classes now forming for 10-hour series. Four-week evening series or eight-week lunchtime series. Burlington. $175. To register, call Nan Reid, 660-0420. Learn self-hypnosis and summon your natural birthing instincts.

climbing CO-ED I AND II CLIMBING CLINICS: Six-week clinics, every Tuesday, January 4 - February 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $150, includes all equipment. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Two clinics (Introductory and Intermediate), focused on the basics of climbing, that can be applied both indoors or out. No experience necessary for Co-Ed I. Co-Ed II builds from Co-Ed I or previous experience. FRIDAY NIGHT KIDS CLUB: Every Friday night, 6-9 p.m. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $25, preregistration required. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Climb the walls, boulder in the cave, brave the Burma Bridge, and play fun games. Parents, enjoy an evening out while your kids burn energy, develop coordination, build self-confidence, and practice problem solving under the supervision of the Petra Cliffs staff. ICE CLIMBING I AND II: Level I, December 18, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $100. Level II, December 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $160. Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School. Info, 6573872 or visit petracliffs.com. Learn about the exhilarating sport of ice climbing! Level I is for the beginning ice climber, no experience necessary. Level II is for those who have completed Level I or have previous experience. Learn how to move over easy to moderate terrain, master belaying, rappelling, climbing skills, multi-pitch routes, anchor building and climbing techniques. WOMEN’S I AND II CLIMBING CLINICS: Six-week clinic, Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Petra Cliffs Climbing Center. $150. Info, 657-3872 or visit www.petracliffs.com. Two clinics (Introductory and Intermediate) for women, taught by women. No experience necessary for Women’s I. Women’s II builds from Women’s I or previous experience.

computers COMPUTER WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR BEGINNING USERS: Microsoft Word, Internet Exploration and Email Basics with Yahoo! Mail. October 20 - December 4. Fletcher Free Library. $2 per workshop. Info, 865-7217 or visit the Computer Center page on our website, www.fletcherfree.org. Free open labs, too.

craft BASIC BEADING: Saturdays, 3-5 p.m., Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. The Blue Plate Ceramic Cafe, 119 College St., Burlington. $15, plus materials. Preregister, 652-0102. Learn the basics of stringing beads: which wire or thread to use, measuring for the right length, bead size and type, and using the right tools. You will learn about color, design and mixing types of beads for an interesting design. You’ll learn how to attach the clasp and how to make your knots stay in place. KNOTTING: Tuesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. Bead Crazy, 21 Taft Corners Shopping Center, Williston. $20. Info, 288-9666 or visit www.beadcrazyvt.com. Guest instructor Kim Barone will teach traditional knotting techniques used for pearl and stone stringing.

drumming CONGAS AND DJEMBES: Beginning Conga classes, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Djembe classes, Wednesdays, 7-8:20 p.m. New 5-week session starts 11/03. $50 for 5 weeks. Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info, 658-0658, 872-0494 or visit paton@sover.net. Walk-ins are welcome. Intermediate/ Advanced Conga classes meet on Wednesdays or Fridays at a different location. TAIKO: Kids’ Beginning Taiko, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m., starting 9/7 and 10/19. $42 for 6-week sessions with no class on 11/23. A 3-week session begins 12/7. Kids’ Intermediate Taiko, Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m., starting 9/13 and 10/25. $42 for 6 weeks with no class on 11/23. A 3-week session starts 12/6. Adult beginning classes are on Mondays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. $48 for 6-week session starting 9/13 and 10/25. A 3-week session begins on 12/6. Held in the Taiko Studio at 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info, Stuart Paton 658-0658 or paton@sover.net or 872-0494. Walk-ins are welcome. .

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2005 MASTER GARDENER BASIC COURSE: Tuesday evenings, February 1 - May 10. Offered statewide. $285, includes tuition and all materials. Info, 6569562 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 (Intro), Vegetables, Turf and Weeds, Entomology, Plant Diseases, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control, and Becoming a Master Gardener.

herbs WISDOM OF HERBS 2005: AN EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE SEASONS: Eight-month herbal certification program, taught by Annie McCleary with George Lisi. One weekend each month, April November 2005, Lincoln. $1200 with a non-refundable deposit, $150. VSAC grants available to qualifying participants, please apply early. Info, 453-6764 or visit www.purpleconeflowerherbals.com. Develop a relationship with local wild plants as wise spirits who offer counsel and companionship. Learn through Nature Adventures - hike in wild places, lie on the earth. Make herbal medicines in sacred tradition. Harvest, prepare and eat wild edibles. Learn how to use food as our first medicine. Allow the transformation that comes with conscious association with the plant people.

kids WINTER KINDERMUSIK: Classes starting in January for birth to age 5. To be sure to get a place, register early! Registration deadline is December 17. Info, Sandra Cathey, 223-6988.

language ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Sundays, 4-6 p.m. The Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St., Burlington. Free. Info, Carrie Benis, 865-7211. Classes will focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. They are open to all who want to learn and improve their English, as well as explore American culture and history. ESL: Ongoing small group classes, beginner to intermediate. Vermont Adult Learning, Sloane Hall, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Free. Info, 654-8677. Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English as a second language. FRENCH: Info, call Georgette, 899-4389. If you want to learn or improve your French speaking skills, you respect the environment or hate wasting time driving, try a new approach, tailored to your needs, your level, and your goals and tested by learners at different levels. One-to-one learning with an expert language teacher, a native French speaker with a standard accent and knowledge of both QuĂŠbecois and French cultures. Try it. ONGOING SPANISH CLASSES: Mondays, at the Gailor School in Shelburne and Tuesdays in Montpelier. Reasonable rates. Info, 917-364-3123 or constanciag@123spanisnow.com. Improve your Spanish comprehension and speaking skills with a native and experienced teacher, with instruction tailored to your individual needs.

martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin December 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Please watch a class before enrolling. Day and evening classes for adults, seven days a week. Children’s classes, ages 7-12, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Thursdays, 6:458:15 p.m. Zazen (zen meditation, free and open to the general public), Tuesdays, 8-8:40 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info, 951-8900 or www.aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements, joint locks and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch aikido classes. Please call if you would like to observe an iaido class.

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, 893-8893. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. One minute off I-89 at exit 17. MOO GONG DO: Free Introductory classes, Monday Friday, 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. Classes open to all ages. Four convenient locations: 13 Susie Wilson Rd. Essex. 879-6763. 142 W. Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington. 864-9985. 4068 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. 425-5764. 9 Wilson Rd., Middlebury. 453-8155. Info, SaBomNimAllen@aol.com or visit www.MooGongDo.com. Moo Gong Do is a traditional Korean martial art emphasizing personal development and strength of character in a safe and controlled environment. Come learn about yourself and the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Spirit. Learn to find and lead a balanced life. A great family activity! (Weapons, Instructor, and Self Defense programs also available.) With over 20 certified instructors, you will be sure to get a great deal of personal attention. THE BLUE WAVE TAEKWONDO SCHOOL: Adult, family and children’s classes available Monday through Thursday and Saturday for beginners, advanced and competitive students. 182 Main Street, Burlington (next to Muddy Waters). We offer the best value in the area with student and family discounts available. Mention this Seven Days ad and receive a free uniform when you sign up! Info, call 658-3359, email info@blue wavetkd.com or visit www.bluewavetkd.com. Former national team member and Vermont state coach Gordon White teaches the exciting martial art and Olympic sport of Taekwondo. Our experienced teaching staff emphasizes proper body mechanics and Taekwondo technique during plyometric, technical and cardio training sessions to improve flexibility, strength and overall fitness. TRADITIONAL KUNG FU CLASSES: Ongoing classes available. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Info, 288-8160. Two traditional forms of Chinese Kung Fu are taught: Ba Ji Chuan and Xing Yi Chuan. These are powerful forms of self-defense and self-cultivation. This is for both beginners and experienced practitioners from other styles.

meditation MASTERY AND MEDITATION CLASS: First and third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. South Burlington. Free. Info, 6582447. Study the teachings of Indian Sufi Master Inayat Khan. Focus on accomplishment and success in your life and interfaith prayer for world peace.

painting CREATIVE SOURCE PAINTING-ONGOING CLASSES: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Old Schoolhouse Common in Marshfield Village. $95 for six evenings, including materials. Info, 426-3717 or freedompainting@ moomail.net. The focus is on self-discovery through painting! If you have considered painting but never thought you could, or if you are trained in the arts but would like to reclaim your creative spark and move through creative blocks, this is for you! ONE-DAY KABBALISTIC PAINTING WORKSHOP: Sunday, December 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Rabbi Tobie Weisman and Creative Source Painting facilitator Susan Green at the Yearning for Learning Center, Montpelier. $75, work scholarships available. Info, 223-0583 or retobie@sover.net. An all-day workshop focusing on expanding the inner resources of our creativity by using Jewish teachings, mediation and song to create our own paintings. No Jewish or artistic knowledge is necessary. YOGA AND PAINTING-ONE DAY WORKSHOP: Saturday, December 11 at the Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield. $95 includes materials and snacks, work exchange available. Info, 426-3717 or freedompaint ing@moomail.net. The focus is on self-discovery through painting and yoga. Releasing stress in body, mind and spirit, yoga will take you to deeper levels of creativity, allowing you to be fully present in the painting process. No previous painting or yoga experience required. This is not a painting technique class, there will be no critiques.

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THE PILATES DEN: Offering ongoing, small group mat classes ($10/class, first class $5) and Reformer private sessions at a rare, affordable price. The Pilates Den, Williston. Info, 879-7302. Join us in our sunny home studio and experience Joseph Pilates’ dynamic body conditioning system. Our mat classes are challenging, fun and enhanced by small apparatus like magic circles, foam rollers, therabands and light weights. Our Reformer private sessions feature resistance training on Joseph Pilates’ spring-based Reformer bed that promises to “re-form” your body.

FROG AND HIS FRIENDS FAMILY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Sunday, December 5, 1-2 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $10 for one child with accompanying parent or caregiver. Info. 652-4548, registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynn center.org. Let your imagination take you into the world of Frog and His Friends. Act and move with your child as you both try out the ideas you will see on stage. A backstage tour follows the 3 p.m. performance (subject to confirmation). Tickets to the performance sold separately. MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA FAMILY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP: Friday, January 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Flynn Center Studios, Burlington. $10 for one child with accompanying parent or caregiver, ages 46. Info 652-4548, registrar@flynncenter.org, or visit www.flynncenter.org. Let your imagination take you into the world of Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook. Act and move with your child as you both try out the ideas you will see on stage. Then join us as we head backstage to meet the cast of the show (subject to confirmation). Tickets to the 6:30 p.m. performance sold separately.

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INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (CBT): First Friday of the month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Otter Creek Associates, 15 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction. Free. Info, call Bert Munger, 288-1087. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based treatment originally developed for depression and anxiety. It has been adapted for a variety of problems including: substance abuse, personality disorders, and serious and persistent mental illnesses. Consumers, their family and friends, students, and therapists are welcome.

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CLOUD HANDS QI GONG AND EARTH MEDITATION SET: Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl St., Essex Junction. $75. Info, 288-8160 or visit www.elementsofhealing.net. The Cloud Hands Qi Gong is the beginning set of Nui Gung (internal energy development), in the Tao Ahn Pai Qi Gong System. These traditional Taoist exercises help the body maintain good health and increase vitality.

reiki REIKI 1: Saturday, December 18, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. $150. Info, 865-9813 or visit www.risingsunheal ing.com. Receive an attunement, which allows you to use Reiki Energy for healing, personal growth, and empowering goals. Learn the hand positions for giving a complete Reiki treatment to yourself and others and have time to practice these skills. Taught by Chris Hanna, Reiki Master. REIKI II: Saturday, December 11, 9:30 am. - 5:00 p.m. Rising Sun Healing Center, 35 King St., Burlington. $150. 865-9813. channa@gmavt.net or visit www.ris ingsunhealing.com. Receive a Reiki Level II attunement and three Reiki symbols (power, mental/emotional, and distant healing). Learn to beam, distant heal, empower goals, send energy to future events, clear a room of negative energy, heal addictions. Pre-registration, completion of Reiki I and deposit required. Taught by Chris Hanna, Reiki Master.

self-defense VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense: Mondays through Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cardio/Power Boxing: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. First class free. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. Info, 6604072. Learn self-defense, martial arts and boxing with a certified black-belt Gracie instructor in this positive and safe environment. Accept no imitations.

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tai chi ONGOING TAI CHI CLASSES: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl Street, Essex Junction. Info, 288-8160 or www.elements ofhealing.net. Traditional Yang style short form is a gentle, flowing exercise that helps correct posture and creates deep relaxation and overall health.

weight loss HEALTHY LIFESTYLES OFFERS A 12-WEEK CLASS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Ongoing 12-week sessions facilitated by Certified Lifestyle Counselor, meeting at various days and times in a convenient South Burlington location. $20 per class. Info, call Kathryn, 985-8383 or email healthylifevt@cs.com. Lose weight permanently and improve the quality of your life by making changes to your lifestyle, changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. You will learn how to incorporate healthier eating and exercise habits into your busy life, using a proven-effective program. No pills, special foods, or diets, just good sense.

yoga BIKRAM YOGA: Ongoing daily classes for all levels. 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info, 651-8979. A heated studio facilitates deep stretching and detoxifying. BURLINGTON YOGA: Jivamukti, Iyengar, Beginner, Kripalu, Flow, Prenatal and Hatha Sound. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. Info, 658-9642 or info@burlingtonyoga.com. Burlington Yoga’s mission is to provide a supportive, focused atmosphere accessible to students of all levels to develop and nourish their individual sadhana. DAILY ASTANGA CLASSES: Special workshops and classes for kids, intermediate series and meditation. Bristol Yoga, Old High School, Bristol. 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. LIVING YOGA STUDIO: Customized Yoga classes, tenweek series begins November 29. 10 classes for $100. Mondays with Theora Ward, 10:00 a.m., For Women with Cancer. Noon, Yoga and Relaxation. 5:30 p.m., All Levels, All Bodies. Tuesdays with Annelies Smith, 5:45 p.m., Yoga and Movement Integration. Fridays, 9:00 a.m., Yoga and Meditation. Noon, Lunch Time Strong! 35 King St., Burlington. Info, 860-2814. YOGA VERMONT: Daily classes, open to all levels. Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Anusara, Kripalu, Eclectic Hatha, Tantric Hatha, Prenatal, Postnatal, Kids and Senior classes. Register for our Six-Week Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga Session, Thursdays, December 12 - January 13 7:30-8:30 p.m. with Kathy McNames. Six-Week Yoga for Skiers and Riders Session with Kathy McNames, Tuesdays, January 11 - February 15. $12 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 660-9718 or www.yogavermont.com. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors. Classes seven days a week open to all levels.

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>> PLACE ONE FOR FREE I’M LOOKING FOR AN HONEST, KIND MAN w/good looks and is fit. Enjoys outdoors, animals and cuddling. I love to travel and care very much for someone who reciprocates. I am looking for someone 30-40 YO who shares these interests. 5140

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WANNA RUCK? 21 YO P-BURGH, RUGBY, SWF, 5’2”, fit, music-loving, outdoors fanatic ISO tall, athletic guy who can party on a Wednesday. 420 OK. Sense of humor and good heart. 5221

THE ESSENTIAL SELF: INTELLIGENT, artistic, quirky, kind, funny writer. 25 YO w/penchant for paint, poetry and the unseen beauty in all things. Seeks M for inspiration, touching and laughter. He’s kind, open and comfortable w/my 300 lbs. No pressure, friends first. 5138

SWPF, 50 YO, ARTISTIC, ATHLETIC. Passionate about running, biking, travel, music and the outdoors. Seeks NS, fit, intelligent, attractive companionship for Indie movie viewing, dinners, Scrabble or Cribbage, hikes, conversation or whatever gets us through the season ahead. Let’s get acquainted! 5204

SPWF, SMART, PRETTY, 5’9”. ARE YOU SPWM who works hard and enjoys life? Tired of spending time alone? Me, too. Be positive and be yourself. No MAM. No M w/baggage. I’m good looking - you be, too! Burlington. 5135

SPF, OPEN HEART, WARM SMILE, KIND, discerning and sensual. Loves to laugh. Deep respect for Zen. 41 YO, petite, dark hair. Searching for SPM, mature, funny, compassionate, adventurous and athletic. Both of us financially fit. 5199

50S, CLASSY, SLENDER, ATTRACTIVE F. Bohemian background ripe w/artisan/ musical/passionate roots. Looking for a big man-courageous, normal, fun, nice, manly, all rolled into one hunky guy. 4060 YO, mid-VT area. 5130

SWPF ISO SWPM FOR POSSIBLE LTR. Me: short, fit, single mom, brown hair/eyes. You: 26-35 YO, working M, children OK. Must have some future plans and goals. Leave me a message. 5196

31 YO SWF LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO cuddle w/on the coldest winter nights. Must be fit, enjoy the outdoors, be openminded and energetic. Wanna play in the snow w/me? 5129

DO YOU HAVE THE BIG ONE? F, 24 YO and M, 32 YO, looking for the big one. I want to see my boyfriend take it all the way down. I want to punish him for being bad. Got a big one, call us. 5184

SF, 26 YO, 5’7’’ , BRIGHT HAZEL-EYED Cuban hottie w/many interests, including poker, bowling, dancing, cooking. Looking for casual dates w/funny, interesting, easy-going, confident 26-40 YO M. 5128

SWF, 20 YO, 5’9”, SEXY, FUN-LOVING, hog-tying, truck-driving girl in search of lonely cowboy who drives a Chevy, for good times through the night. Come make me laugh in Moretown. Must be 2032 YO M. 5178

DARK-EYED TRAVELER, LOVER OF WORLD cultures, acoustic music, homemade soup, chevre on bread w/fireside wine and related sensual gratification seeks bright-eyed sweetheart, 45-52 YO PM, who exudes lefty values, intelligence, whimsy and passion. 5122

SF, 26 YO, SLENDER, SEEKING TALENTED, SM for pleasure. Age, race unimportant. Very discreet. Let’s get together once to determine compatibility. We can meet only once or more often. No strings attached. Please be NS. 5177

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I AM 50ISH, LIBERAL, EBULLIENT AND live in Rutland County. Enjoy many aspects of life; arts, literature, travel, good food. I tend to click w/men who are

outgoing, intelligent, verbally engaging, have quick sense of humor and are selfsufficient. 5120 DID I IMAGINE THE 29-39 YO RUGGED, outgoing, athletic, romantic, intelligent, family-oriented handyman w/gentle soul that I seek? Can’t be! This attractive, independent 29 YO animal-loving, liberal, funny, feisty, intelligent, outdoorsy, outgoing SWF is on the hunt. Make it easy. 5117 CONTRA DANCING, CAT-LOVING CELTIC music admiring, community-oriented book lover would like to spend time w/interesting, thoughtful people over 40. Please act now. 5107 FALLING SNOW, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE to enjoy it with? Wholesome, kind SWPF ISO NS 50-58 YO who likes to garden, hike, snowshoe, ski, share good cooking, travel near and far. Must be honest, thoughtful, adventurous. 5103 LIGHT BROWN HAIR, GREEN EYES, SMALL, athletic, 49 YO. Loves the outdoors, horses, dogs, travel, gardening. Seeking partner w/a kind heart who wants a cute, funny, self reliant, financially secure woman. NS/ND. I’ll return all calls. 5101 29 YO SINGLE MOM, STUDENT, UNIQUE, petite, artistic, sensual, strong woman ISO SM, 22-39, who loves animals, is laid-back and easy-going, in-touch w/his feelings and isn’t intimidated by a strong-minded woman. 5100 SWPF, 39 YO, INDEPENDENT, HONEST, intelligent, spiritual, enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, yoga, massage, traveling, foreign films, books, art, wine, organic food, conversation w/a desire to know more in life. ISO NS/ND, 35-45 YO, adventurous w/similar attributes and interests. 5091 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN STAND a woman for more than one day. Supportive, outgoing, energetic. No goody-twoshoes, please. 5088

SINGLE MEN IN VERMONT? SINGLE, family and animal lovin’, kind, honest, curvy but losing for me, caring WF, almost 30, seeks a WM w/similar qualities for a LTR, if we click. Mutual friendship and romance a must. Be real. 5008 SWF, 45 YO, 5’6”, LONG, BLONDE HAIR, artist, mother, active, fit, loves nature, skiing, sailing, metaphysics, spirituality, enjoying life, adventures, passion and kids. Looking to meet a tall, handsome, adventuresome, loving mate to share the gifts of life. 5007 SHOULD WE RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET or jump off the bridge? You choose our ending. Let’s meet in a dark movie theater and talk afterwards. Philosophical student of life and dog lover needs you now. 4995 DWPF, ATTRACTIVE, ENERGETIC, INTELLIgent, kind, sensual w/a good sense of humor. Seeking similar qualities in a partner w/whom I’d like to share dining out, traveling, stimulating conversations, quiet nights at home. Looking for a gentleman aged 49-59. 4935 ATTRACTIVE, FUN-LOVING, INTELLIGENT, PDWF in 40s searching for honest, attractive, intelligent, genuine, NS DWM, 4355, 5’10”+, who loves dogs, fireplaces, candlelight dinners, good conversation, interested in LTR. No head games, young kids, unemployed, or perfectionist, please. 4921 HONEST, ECLECTIC, 37 YO, DESIRES healthy, mutually affectionate companionship. Living Koyaanisqatsi, dreaming awake in this consuming nightmare administration. Let us get joyfully back to earth, our bodies, hearts, hands. We would appreciate much, accept more and change what we could, together. 4920 HUMOROUS, NONCONFORMING 21 YO SF, enjoys music, new experiences, being lost in thought and salty food. ISO modest, open-minded 19-25 YO M w/any food interests. 4919

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Dear Lola, I am a highly successful, happily married woman in my mid-fifties. My sex life has always been perfectly normal — but not always perfectly satisfying. Fantasies have always been a crucial aspect of the act for me, but sometimes I like to pretend that I’m being spanked or flogged. Lately I’ve started experimenting when I’m alone, and have been amazed to discover, for instance, that simply slapping myself with my belt at the right moment sends me in a way I never imagined possible. Why would I want to hurt myself? Should I tell my husband? Hurting So Good in Hinesburg Dear Hurting, Normal sexuality encompasses a broad range of tastes and turn-ons. Your masochistic mind-set places you within a minority, but it’s not necessarily a danger sign. For high achievers like you, submission scenarios may provide much-needed relief from the stress of nurturing one’s self-image. If you start raising welts, though, you might want to check in with a counselor. Otherwise, relax and enjoy this newfound avenue. Oh, and there’s no reason you need to clue in your hubby unless you want to, or you think he may want to play along. Love, Lola

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22 YO ARTIST ISO 24-30 YO COMPANION to share life and get through the Dukkha with. Need safe/nurturing relationship. Also need room/support to spread my wings. Should be honest/thoughtful. Must be an open communicator and in touch w/yourself. No deception/games. 4908

DO YOU READ THE CARTOONS IN THE paper first? This SF, 38, closet lover of pop-culture, ISO of long-term companionship in central VT w/SM, unafraid of cholesterol, crying and kissing at the movies, among other places. 4724

LOOKING FOR A MOUNTAIN/WOODSMAN whose lifestyle reflects the rhythms of earth and knows his best bet is the queen of hearts. NS/ND F, honest, goodlooking, likes country living, knows the good life is worth working for. 4899

GROUNDED, NOT PLANTED OR BURIED, DPF seeks company of single, self-knowing, caring, independent M for conversation, sharing and (as appropriate) intimacy. If you’re active, (not necessarily fit), intelligent, verbal and friendly, give a call. 4723

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SWEET, KIND, SOFT AND CUDDLY HOPEless romantic ISO gentleman farmer. DPWF, NS, 5’3”, medium build, brown eyes, long hair , very young looking 56. Laugh, smile, enjoy life and horses. 4719

GIVE ME SOMETHING I CAN HOLD ON TO. 42 YO SF, smart, funny, sexy, iconoclast desires SM, 35+. You know how to date, are kind, clever, employed, 420. Enjoy a good steak, a few drinks and some intense making out. 4895

SWIMMING IS OVER BUT I’M READY TO take the plunge into a fun, active relationship. Fit, early 60s, NS lady looking for M counterpart to keep up. I enjoy outdoor activities, cultural events, quiet times in front of the fire and jumping into the hot tub for sore aching muscles. How about you? 4716

LONG-HAIRED, PETITE BAD ASS: 5’3”, 110 lbs. of pure politics, porn, poetry and educated poise. ISO a M, 26-35, w/flare, beauty, a lust for life, humor, balls. 4841 SEXY, VIXEN, KITTEN-TYPE, 27, BLONDE, 5’4, 110 lbs., educated w/a beautiful mind and body ISO arrangement w/a mature, confident, gentleman who knows how to treat and spoil a lady. Let me be your lover, mistress, fantasy. 4830 SWF, YOUNG 48, NA/NS, BLONDE/BLUE, educated. Interests: biking, beginning hiking, loves motorcycles, reading, movies, camping, intimate conversations. Me: honest, genuine, spiritual, playful, shy. Looking to meet employed, sane, SM for fun in the sun, perhaps? 4823 ADVENTUROUS, AFFECTIONATE, KIND, aware 45 YO woman looking for honest, caring man for fun times, evenings out, long rides, good conversation. Let’s meet and see if we click. Smokers OK. Looks unimportant. Must have a good heart. Central VT area. 4805 RADIANT, EARTHY, WHOLESOME MOM, 50, intelligent, independent, enlightened seeks sweet and kind-hearted M for companionship, friendship, perhaps lovers? I’m honest and true, give great massages and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Please enjoy kids, pets, and Vermont’s beauty. 4746 WANTED, IMPOTENT WIDOWER FARMER w/kids and cows. Me: tired of the purdy redhead label. I’m stoic, frontier stock, cook great. Want to share work, time, fireplace and couch w/warm bodies. If we are interesting and interested together, it could work. 4744 GOT GAME? SIDEBURNS, NO MUSTACHE. This is my 20%. I too want to share life’s beauty/tragedy (and I’ll add music venues) w/someone. If life is croquet, it’s your turn to hit the ball. 4737 PRIESTESS SEEKS MAGICIAN FOR THE occasional quest and quiet time at home. Natural, primal qualities, creative flair and love for 60s/70s psychedelic, progrock and gypsy folk. Do you like to write, read, cook, have tea? Splendid! Majick is afoot! 4735

men > women 31 YO, TALL, STOUT, BEARDED, ORGANICFarmin’, timber framer lookin’ for an earthy, good-lookin’, soup-cookin’, bread bakin’, love-makin’ mama to share outdoor adventures and cold nights with. Must have a sense of humor and appreciate the simple life. No cigs! 5223 HAVE YOU BEEN SERVICED FOR WINTER? Very handsome, built, 50ish SWM, 5’9”, 154 lbs., humorous, courteous, smoker, beaches. ISO 35-51 YO SWF who sounds “right”. 5222 DOMINANT BUT AFFECTIONATE, ROMANTIC but strict. Caring PSWM seeks attractive, intelligent, SWF, 18-32 YO w/romance in her heart and submission in her soul. Experienced in this kind of relationship or not, if this is you, let’s talk. 5211 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE SECRET LIFE of swinging? Do you like to entertain? Are you 35-55 YO? Do you like a good porn movie? Do you enjoy threesomes, foursomes or moresomes? SWPM, adventurous and nonconforming ISO SWF for LTR. 5210 NYLON FANTASIES: STRAIGHT, CUTE 28 YO M who likes wearing stockings. Seeking F who likes wearing nylons, stockings, for fetish or just in general. I love to give foot rubs and leg massages. Listen to message for more detail. 5194 WHAT’S LIFE W/O COMPANY? 24 YO SWM moved to Burlington for job. Love the job, but lack the company to make me happy. Seeking the end of a sappy movie, but I’ll settle for a little excitement, fun, you name it. 5185 LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO share life with. M, 5’8”, tall, 180 lbs., brown eyes, not bad to look at. Looking for an attractive F, 30-45 YO. I own home + have a good job. 5176

WM, 45, ISO PLAYMATE. WOULD LIKE TO meet a couple of times a month. Nothing but pure pleasure for both of us. Must be clean and NS, like myself. 5143 GIRLS: INITIALLY WHAT HITS YOU MOST about a guy and your own interest? Nothing infuriates me more than not making it to the plate for a date, in real terms. So, I will share w/you, in the rest of the personal, what I think we both want to interject here beyond the traditional Happy Thanksgiving 2004! Romance, Italian guy, likes to laugh a lot, desire to share social and personal interests on a note of gratitude, as is. Take the initiative to be my friend through the personals. Ciao. 5142 S, HANDSOME, FUN, SUCCESSFUL PROFESsional looking to settle down for life w/an open-minded and sweet VT girl, 18-25 YO. Snowboarder a +! Can’t wait to hear from you. 5134 SWM, 50 YO, ISO F, 45-55 YO, FOR LTR. Me: easy-going, off-shift worker avail. for all. I have days free and would like companionship. 5132 WANT A DOG, HOUSE, AND KIDS SOMEday? Me, too. CSWM,31 YO, artist, singer, actor, works w/kids ISO independent yet traditional, creative SCF for friendship, intelligent conversation and possible LTR. Let’s talk, debate and share things we care about. 5119 THAT SPECIAL KISS: LET’S WRAP OUR arms. 48 YO divorced, handsome onewoman man. A lonely, toe curling smoocher looking for someone who understands it takes two to achieve. Please connect the dots and call for more info. 5115 ARE YOU AN ATTRACTIVE SOPHISTICATED F? Are you classy/sassy, educated, well traveled, mannered, good conversationalist and an opinionated woman? Are you interested in a M who is willing to listen? Do you prefer stockings over Birkenstocks? How about flip-flops in Nantucket or Newport in the summer? 5114 M LOOKING FOR DISCREET MEETINGS. Romantic, funny, caring. I’m 39 YO and average weight/height. Looking for 25-40 YO, D/D free. 5112 RAT M, NIN, JOSH GROBAN, NASTEE, ADog, Scooby Doo, The Princess Bride, Kelly’s Heroes, The Lost Boys, Terry Goodkind, Michael Slade, Hazel Ra, Big Wig, dragons, wizards, Druids, vampires, spirits, magick, reincarnation, piercing, tattoos, 420. Looking for someone honest, funny and beautiful in my eyes. 5098 OLD SCHOOL GUY: CUTE, RUGGED, LOYAL, tattooed SWM, 35 YO, seeks F, 25-40. Someone to share life with, lean on, learn from, trust and love. I love the outdoors, kids, work. Am very compromising w/a backbone. No games. 5097 SWM, 43 YO, INTO LONG WALKS, CAMPing, fishing, Nascar, dining in or out, movies, cuddling, very affectionate, trustworthy. ISO LTR w/active F to share life with. Must be honest, sincere, similar interests. NS, ND. Life is too short, let’s have fun. 5084

I DIDN’T CREATE THE WORLD, I JUST live in it. It’s much better to have someone to hang with, than kick it solo. 5013 WOULD LIKE TO MEET SOMEONE WHO would not mind exploring this life together. Honest, open, caring, lot of TLC to give. Seeks SF, 25-50, who loves to be pampered and treated like a queen. 5012 BIG FOOD, BIG FUN, BIG TALK, BIG GUY. Tall, fit, literate, funny and serious. Likes smart, frank women. 52 YO and still curious, believes conversation is one of the two or three great pleasures in life. 5004 NOW THAT THE RED SOX HAVE FINALLY won the World Series, all I need for 100% happiness is a real good woman. Key words: real and good! Simple enough. I’m 5’11”, fit. Looking for a 30ish-40ish woman. 5000 FOUR MORE YEARS! ONE OF THE FEW Bush supporters in Kerry country! 42 YO, active/fit, open-minded, intelligent and informed, go figure. Seeking same to celebrate our victory! Deaniacs need not respond. 4988 SWM, 47 YEARS YOUNG, ENERGETIC, outgoing, likes to laugh and enjoy life. Other characteristics incl. 6’2”, 230 lbs., muscular-build. also into working out but am a light drinker. Looking for LTR, let’s talk. 4983 THE LOVE YOU GIVE IS EQUAL TO THE love you get. DWM, 40s, 5’9”, 150 lbs. Appealing, adventurous, gregarious, openminded, sensitive, fun to be with. Looking for someone to share life with. 4931 SWM, 40, 6’, LOOKING FOR FRIENDSHIP, possible LTR. I don’t have any kids, but would date someone w/kids. I enjoy movies, rides and talking. Give me a chance and call. 4929 28 YO, STRONG HANDS, JAW, IMAGINAtion, outdone only by enthusiasm, ability. Desire F, 40s-50s, sassy, bombastic, hellon-wheels, who speaks her mind, loves her body, longs for a younger lover to turn her inside out; wherever, whenever and however she damn wants. 4925 QUIET BUT ACTIVE, RUGGED GOOD LOOKS, intelligent, compassionate, green-eyed, SWPM, 37. Cozy farmhouse, gardens, central VT. Enjoys inclement weather, Sunday Times, art museums, letters. Seeking convivial, educated, fit, good-humored, SPF unabashed enough to respond. 4902 HANDSOME DWM, 48, 5’8”, 160 LBS., into music, dancing, Lake Champlain, quiet times. ISO S/D F, fit, fun, for friendship. Possible LTR. 4900 I LOVE THE SEASONS OF VERMONT, hardwood crackling in the fire to fly. “I love yous” whispered through passions in the night, the sound of my lady’s heartbeat, a child’s laughter and much more. SWM, 45, 5’10”, 160. ISO LTR. 4894 SEIZE THE SUMMER: SWPM, ACTIVE, FIT, honest, sincere, confident and humorous ISO active SWF, 30-40, to share gourmet cooking, meaningful conversation, golf, hiking, swimming, motorcycling, yoga and dancing. Possible LTR. 4893

How do you spell cute? C-U-B-B-I-E. That's me! Cubbie is my name and playful, goofy, and fun is my game. I am a 2 year old male Lab mix looking for a family to help me harness my wonderful energy. I don't have any training in my past, but definitely need some in my future to help maintain harmony around my new household. I am highly motivated by treats, praise, and love. I'm seeking a home with kids 13 years old+ or adults only. I'm open to other canine buddies, too! Come romp with me at HSCC Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 862-0135.

TANTRIC CHEF SEEKS MISUNDERSTOOD Beauty for walks in the woods, wine tastings and foreign films. You: 23-35, openminded and fun. Me: 29, jazz on records, great apple pies. 4842 MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU! SWM, 52, 5’5”, 150 lbs. Dark hair, blue eyes, quiet, easy-going type. Financially secure. Enjoy music, dancing, camping, cards, pool, NASCAR. ISO SF, 40-55, honest, sincere. For friendship or LTR. 4840 D, 30 YO DAD LOOKING FOR ATTRACTIVE, fit, caring and honest woman for LTR. I am a down-to-earth, family oriented, respectable, all around decent guy. Semisubmissive, BI and sexual all a + but in no way mandatory. No left-wing extremists, please. 4837 TALL, ATHLETIC, SM, NS, 22 YO, ISO attractive easy-going girl. I like to down hill ski and bike, but don’t get me wrong, going out is also cool. Let’s go hit the next hip-hop show in town. 4836 COUNTRY GUY SEEKS COUNTRY GAL: Financially independent, health conscious, enjoy workouts, organic foods, theater, movies, nature, quiet country life, family, music and the finer things. Searching for a younger, health conscious gal who is easy-going, warm, sensual and classy. 30-40ish. 4834 RECENTLY RETIRED DWM, HONEST AND FIT in Plattsburgh area ISO of a lady, 40-50ish to share life experiences. Owns home, outdoor person living in the country. Interests include gardening, Harley, cabin in the woods, dancing and living one day at a time. 4828 20 YO SM SEEKS 19-22 YO SF FOR friendship and possibly more. Kind, honest and willing to try new things and loves a good times. No license needs a ride, but I’ll pay for gas. 4822 RETIRED GENTLEMAN FROM CENTRAL VT: Seeks adventurous lady to share journey to Albuquerque, New Mexico in a Class A motor coach. Leaving mid-November or sooner. Must be between 40-55 YO, have driver’s license. Willing to teach how to drive. No trip related expenses. Good character refs. Friends first, etc. 4821 OUTDOOR M, SIMPLE AND SWEET. GOOD looking and health conscious seeks same in woman. Looking for friendship first but a mature LTR is welcomed. 35 years young, not an average Joe. H and responsible. 4819 SEEKING REPUBLICAN GIRLFRIEND. DWPM, mid-50s, very healthy, fit, socially sensitive but politically incorrect ISO self-confident, upbeat, conservative girlfriend who, naturally, loves laughter. Be available, be yourself. Friends first, OK? Positive outlook on life is everything. Come on, call! 4808

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SWPM, 50, PHYSICALLY FIT, 5’10”, 165lbs. Great cook, likes entertaining, good wine, hiking, skiing, gardening, travel, dinners out. Emotionally/financially secure, seeks SWF. 40-55. for talks, walks, dinner in or out, travel, possibly more. 4804

23 YO F MUSICIAN, ARTIST, SINGER, songwriter, pianist, poet, dancer, spiritual, intelligent, outgoing, creative. ISO similar F for romance. Possible LTR. 5202

SEEKING OUTDOOR PARTNER: TALL, healthy, fit 51 YO WPM, hoping to find a fit woman, 40-55, who enjoys the outdoors. I’m an avid canoeist, kayaker, hiker, snowboarder, Nordic skier and biker. Still a hippie at heart, I spend my weekends hiking, bike touring or canoeing. 4749

SWF, 45 YO, 5’6”, 150 LBS., BLUE-GREEN eyes, light-brown hair, rough-edged, employed w/benefits, smart ass. Like canoeing, swimming, bowling, playing pool, beer. ISO honesty, caring heart, smile, LTR? Let’s meet and share a sunset. 5181

AUTUMNAL MUMMERINGS FILL THE AIR w/frost and pumpkins for this mid-life gardener/writer/teacher who seeks artistic/spiritual traveler. Are there any of you (mid-40s/early 50s) out there in the cosmos or grounded on earth. Why not? No Bush clones, please. 4748

30 YO, SGPW, FIT, MONTPELIER FEMME w/bedroom hair ISO someone not afraid of my lipstick, to play, hike up a mountain and drink a bottle of wine, make angels in the snow and dance till we’re sweat slicked and salty. 5180

I’M DEFINITELY IN SHAPE, GOOD-LOOKing, goodhearted. I want an honest, nice looking, goodhearted girl, for a girlfriend now! Great communication, love, hugs, massages, caring and help w/life await you. Call and be happy! 4734 CONTENT IN THE MOUNTAINS: DWM, 53 YO, looking for a good-hearted woman who enjoys the easy, laid-back lifestyle. Also would like the peacefulness of country living. 4733 COME AND GAZE UPON A SHADOW AT your door. Gordon Lightfoot. NS, 5’9”, 160 lb., mid-aged runner, hiker says “set it free, let it happen, like it happened once before.” Seek kind, caring, intelligent, open-minded soul for honesty and trust. 4732 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER, BILLIONAIRE, 42, seeks Rhodes Scholar supermodel for conjugal visits to discuss subatomic theory, uhh, seriously, if you’re smart, creative, funny, kind, professional and a bit quirky, we could fall in love, have babies, grow old together and die happy. 4729 LET’S GO SNOWBOARDING. SM, MUSICIAN, artist, animal lover seeks winter riding partner. Bike, scuba, rock climbing a +. 4717 HI, I AM A COOL GUY LOOKING FOR A woman in her 50s or 60s. Like to start friendship than maybe long time relationship. I am 56, looking for someone who likes outdoor things. 4715 HANDSOME DWPM, 43 YO, MONOGAMOUS. Not into singles scene. Into kayaking, fishing, cooking and your interests. ISO LTR w/active, outdoorsy F for sharing/caring, wining/dining and mutual life enhancements. Time flies, let’s fly tandem. 4713 SWM, 56, 5’9”, 155 LBS. OWN HOME, Rutland, physically attractive, simple Christian lifestyle. Day-trips, Greyhound travel, snack bars, local events, concerts, plays, movies, rock, blues, country music, dancing, biking, hiking, gentle walks, other physical activity. ISO SWF, 43-58, romantic relationship, dating or possible LTR, cuddling, affection, similar interests. 4659

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CARHARTT-WEARING, FUN-LOVING, environmentally aware, 21 YO dyke ISO an outdoor playmate close to Burlington. Pick any sport, show, non-stuffy art event, whatever and let’s have a go of it. NS/ND. Friends first, then, if sparks fly... 5136 LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT LADIES OUT there! Me: dark brown eyes/hair and a little over weight, 180 lbs. I’m loving, kind, lovable, friendly, warm, loyal, honest w/lots more. I’m Virgo and love to have lots of fun! 5090 GPF, LATE 20S, TALL, FIT. MY DREAM GIRL rides a Harley. I love sex but am tired of doing it by myself. Love to laugh. ISO GF, mature, prof., 26-38ish, fun, health- oriented, playmate, possibly more. 4932 GF ISO GF, 30-40ISH, MUST BE FIT AND passionate w/a healthy body, mind and spirit. Work hard, then play hard, life’s short, let’s do it together. 4907 THREE FUN-LOVING, INSPIRED, QUICKwitted and maybe a little unstable over thinkers who just want to be noticed. Seeking anyone who is not dumb, antiBush, dope smokers who aren’t afraid to play a fool or get arrested. 4838

men > men GWM, 46 YO, 180 LBS., BROWN/HAZEL, Searching for clean-shaven, hot, young M, 18-40 YO. Love college guys, love to suck, swallow, bottom. All calls are answered. 5225 42 YO SUBMISSIVE M, LOVES TO EAT OUT. Looking for older guy to please. Lamoille County-area. 5224 LOOKING FOR 18-45 YO M FOR HOT SEX. Looking for young boy-toys that are in need of servicing and are looking to fulfill that long-awaited fantasy. I’m your man. Discretion assured. D/D-free. NS. All calls answered. 5201

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NOT STRIVING TO BE NORMAL OR PC! GWM, 39 YO, 6’, 175 lbs., in-shape, a touch of creative insanity. Not seeking one-nighters or someone w/issues. Do you have a personality, sense of humor, attractiveness, between 20-45? Do call! 5183

ACHING TO RECEIVE HOT ORAL ACTION? I’m your guy. Clean, attractive, 30s, seeking guys, 18-44, in decent shape, 6” +. Privacy assured, private home, willing to travel. Don’t be shy. Let your other head do the talking. Call. 5093

GWM, 38 YO, BLONDE, 5’11”, 160 LBS., bottom. Sorry, not very oral but up for just about anything else. ISO older GM, top. Must be aggressive. Into B/D and toys at your place, only. Burlington-area. D/D-free. Let’s talk. 5182

26 YO BIWM, 5’8”, 140 LBS. D/D-FREE. ISO CUs and select singles for discreet, sensual massage, creative play and adult encounters. Age and race unimportant. Clean and discreet a must. 5092

GWM, 30, SEEKING A M FOR ? I AM open-minded, keep it real! I am very sane, NS, masculine, workout, discreet, diseasefree, open, educated. Wanna know more? Call me, you won’t regret it. 5179 55 YO BIM LOOKING FOR GUYS TO FORM group. My place, Monday-Thursday, try something new. 5121 GWN LOOKING FOR A RELATIONSHIP, something more then sex. I am 5’6, 220 lbs., brown hair/eyes. I have a hairy body, love to be romantic, am caring and kind. Sorry, I am not in VT but can travel to meet Mr. Right. 5110 GWM ISO GM, 35-55, NS/ND FOR WEEKend getaways, flea markets, day trips, cooking, back roads and developing a relationship. 4982 NEK, BUSY WM ISO ELDERLYISH W gentleman for friendship and occasional caring, rewarding romance. Me: 59, caring and gentle. Give me a call. It may be the important call you always wanted to make. 4930 BIWM, 34, 5’10”, 170, BLONDE/BLUE, searching for a clean shaven, hot, young guy, 20-34, in-shape for hot discreet encounters. I love to suck, maybe swallow, rim, bottom. Would even consider a threesome. 4844 GWM, 5’7”, 165 LBS., SEEKS attractive, masculine guys needing hot, oral service. S, BI, curious and MA guys are a big +. Love college guys and men in uniform. Absolute discretion is assured. 4747 43 YO SBIM, 5’10”, 175 LBS. DISCREET, handsome, easy-going prof. in good shape looking for similar. Regular, masculine guy -next-door type. Healthy, sane, NS. Varied interests. Not out or into gay scene. Live and work in Burlington-area. 4726 GWM, 53, 5’5”, DISABLED, TOP ONLY. ISO sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, LTR, poetry in life, fantasy in bed, sci-fi in dreams. No games, just reality here in P’burgh, NY. What have you got to lose? 4721

bi seeking ? SINGLE, STRAIGHT, GOOD-LOOKING educated, white, Burlington guy, looking for two attractive BIF’s interested in sensual menage a trois. Me: 6’, 190 lbs., blue eyes/brown hair. 5104

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BIM, 41 YO, LOOKING FOR OLDER GENTLEMEN, 60s, to have fun and pleasure with this very nice body, at your place. 5085 BIF SEEKING BIF FOR OUR PLEASURES. Already have the boy-toy. Central-VT. 4985 JUST A FREAK LOOKING FOR FRIENDS who like to dance, art stuff. I’m 35, 6’, dark hair, light eyes. Looking for blonde/blue multiracial. Just be real, not looking for long-term. Must have lots of energy to keep up w/this fireball w/a decent heart. 4916 18 YO F, CLEAN AND PRETTY ISO 18-22 YO F, experienced and looking for a good time for first timer! I’m pretty, 5’10”, 135. You: clean, fit and attractive. Must have chemistry! 4826

QUEEN-SIZE LADY IN PUBLIC SEEKS M 60+ for fun. If that’s you, let’s get together. 4752 NEED NO REPLY, JUST STOP BY WHERE the S. Burlington mall buildings are blue. I will meet you. Think music store. M, 60, ISO SF NS for friendship. Let’s visit. 4658

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HEY GUYS, HUNTING SEASON IS HERE! Looking for a rugged buddy. I’m 5’9”, 175 lbs., BI, MA, in a rut. Don’t let this buck get away. Show me how you shoot yours and I’ll show you how to shoot mine. 4806

YOU WERE #90 AT THE SEVEN DAYS I SPY Party. Loved that laugh of yours, but someone swept you up before I got a chance to say hello! Your leg may have been broken and so was my opportunity! 5220

VERY HOT-LOOKING, (SO I’VE BEEN TOLD), SWM, 5’7”, 145, muscular, hazel eyes, long, dirty-blonde hair. D/D free w/papers to verify. I’m seeking fulfillment of a life long fantasy w/a clean, friendly, BI CU. Let’s meet, you won’t be disappointed. 4753

CORY: GET OFF THE DRUGS AND THE phone and get yourself a new life. We’re tired of your antics. What you’ve become is sad. 5219

BIM, DISCREET, ISO M, 40 YO OR UNDER, not overweight. I’m 135 lbs. Will service you orally and swallow. Well-hung a +. Will do it on my knees naked, anywhere you want. Humiliation is OK. 4751

just friends DON’T READ THIS AD! Use T.V. Guide to schedule your day, meet people at bars, buy the Lexus, vote GOP, gleefully attend your three-legged lesbian nuns in crisis welding tapestries about the oppression of the spotted owl in a postindustrial urban renewal war-zone support group meetings. Or, join 2 locals in a quest for enlightenment, laughs and beer. 5127 OUR WICCAN GROUP IS OPENING ITS doors to interested adult pagans. We are a traditional Wiccan coven and offer training, regular Esbat and Sabbat rituals as well as advancement in the group. Montpelier-area. Blessed be. 5108 WE’RE LOOKING TO ADD PEOPLE TO A group of women and men who try to meet weekly in Burlington/Montpelier for movies, dinner, events, laughs. Give a call if you’d like to know more. 4934

I SAW YOU BRIEFLY AT A BLOCK PARTY. I was attracted to the limp. First thought to brain “Must see this woman again.” These brief two months have opened a whole new book for me. Ethiopian? 5216 I SPY W/MY PRETTY BROWN EYES THE most beautiful blue eyes ever. Bill’s friend for sure, want to be more than just friends? Can’t stand the wait much longer. I know you want me, too. Anytime, anyplace, anywhere. 5214 I SPY THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER WHO I felt like I had known forever the very first time I spoke to you. It was awesome to finally meet you. I can’t wait to see you again, I think your’e gorgeous. 5212 11/10, FAST TRACK: MOUNTAIN HARDware momma. Didn’t mean to cut in line ahead of you. Maybe I can buy you a drink sometime to make up for it. 5209 BEC, IF I COULD PAINT LIKE YOU, I’D paint a painting to show everyone how you make me feel. You are constantly in my thoughts. 5208 WISCONSIN MILK MAID MISSES HER HER people, bad. Seems like it’s been years. Lots of time on tractors and teats, to think of you all. Do you love me even though I’m covered in you know what? 5207

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11/13, BLACK SHEEP BOOKS, MONTPELier. I spy you working. We talked briefly of bell hooks and trans issues. Me: red hair, F. You: cute! I was too shy to ask for your number. Call me for coffee sometime? 5203 LONG-HAIRED, PETITE, BAD ASS: I’VE got the flare, lust for life, balls and humor that you seek. Let’s pool our collective genius and muse on the 3 P’s! 5200 LSC, MONTPELIER: I SPY A SEXY BEAST behind the bar. Even when it’s busy as hell, time seems to stop for us. I’m glad you’re out of the woods and in my neighborhood, now come out here and dance w/me! 5198 I SPY SEAN, DRINKING CRUSHED AT THE Rail City Jam. Thanks for the Gravis bag and keeping my back warm. I’m not a Nan’s girl, but I’ll buy you a Crushed anytime. 5197 DAVE: I’VE BEEN TELLING MYSELF “DOWN girl” since Saturday night, but you keep floating through my mind space since that jammin’ dance party. Your energy- as sweet as your smile. 5195 BELLES CAFE, LUNCHTIME, 11/15: YOU: unbearably attractive/well-dressed 40something in pink sweater/floral scarf, blonde hair lunching w/older M associate (hopefully not husband). Arrived by gray VW w/HC plates. Me: DWP, buying cookie w/coworker and smiling at you. Lunch? Please? At least call. 5193 MOBILE, WATERBURY: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN at the counter and always keep smiling. I’m always in there but never say a word. Keep smiling. You’ve been spied. P.S. I’m cute, too. 5192 I SPIED A HUNK AT COLCHESTER SHAWS. You: dirty blonde hair, glasses, putting away veggies and fruits. Me: hot mom. You smiled at me and I blushed. Maybe we can meet up and rub your cucumber all over my melons. 5191 CUTE REDHEAD AT RED SQUARE: WANNA get caught trying to sit on someone else’s boat? 5190 YOU TOLD OUR FRIEND OUR SECRET. I told you too many of mine that night on that tiny couch, now I’m not really sure what to do. Care to help? 5189 SCORPIO GIRL: MY HEART IS MADE OF kryptonite and I feel like I want to rip it out of my chest. I miss you so much. 5188 PHINNEY’S, MIDDLEBURY: YOU HELPED me w/my colors, then left in your Saab. I’ve been thinking of you ever since. Life’s our canvas, let’s paint it together. I want to see you again. 5187 WILLISTON, 11/10. 2 GIRLS IN WHITE Subaru spy a sexy Honda driver. We don’t know who’s cuter, you or your puppy! 5186 I SPY A 6’2”, HONEST MAN, BLUE EYES, brown hair, 190 lbs. Electric shiver down

I SPY LOVELY DIRTY BLONDE HUSSY: Your love of life, laughter and sincere heart has a guy wanting more than friendship. This rascal would love to have you visit his flat. Remember, NYC isn’t that far. 5139 SEXY CHEF BUSTING BUTT AT CHEF’S Corner. You make me weak in the knees. I love your dance moves, your smile and the way you always sink that last cup. You amaze me. 5137 11/6, 3 NEEDS: I SPY A POOL-PLAYING fool w/gray hat and beardy scruff. I was at a table with two girlfriends. Blonde hair, pink shirt w/my eye on you. I wanted to say “hi” outside smoking a butt, but I didn’t. 5133 11/19, YOU: SITTING AT MUDDY’S, NOT wearing a green hat. Me: red jacket and black boots. I babbled incoherently, you mentioned phonemes, I fell in love. Want to Watch Fried Green Tomatoes? 5131 BORDERS, 11/7: YOU HELPED ME FIND Princes of Ireland. I thought you were pretty swell. I’d love to meet you for coffee or a movie if you’re unattached. 5126 BEAUTIFUL BUNNY: THERE ARE BRIGHT days ahead. Love, Lucy. 5125

SHAWS, WAITSFIELD: YOU: SNOWFLAKE hat and red sweats. Me: red hat and blue coat. We said “hello.” Our eyes kept meeting. Your smile is beautiful. I missed my chance to talk further. Share smiles someday? 5102 I SPY A QUEEN WHO HAS GOT ME BURNing up like a paper cup, Alas, no more baseball, X-Games will have to do, but who’s watching? Verily, verily, verily, life is but a dream. 5089 YOUR NAME MEANS “SCOTTISH FEUDAL lord”. Shakespeare knows it! Do I “Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t.”? Because I think “There’s daggers in men’s smiles”. Your dagger my flower? Do I have a chance? Gotta know. 5015 KIND GENTLEMAN THAT RESCUED MY flat tire. Thank you for your help. I might have been on the side of the road a while. 5014 I SPY A HOT, TALL GUY. I CAN BEAT YOU at basketball and soccer. What is your story. You have an interesting name. Leave me your number! 5009 TO THE ‘80S AEROBIC INSTRUCTOR. YOU make me so happy. Your bulldozer loves you forever. 5006

TO WHOMEVER SPIED THE “MYSTERIOUS Boy in Black”: More details needed, like where did you spy him? I may be the one, let’s kindle the flame, feel it consume, burn and glow, bask in its radiance. 5124

10/30, MIRABELLES ON HALLOWEEN EVE day. You: cute gal w/dark brown hair, red khaki pants. Me: sporty gal w/light brown hair/blue eyes. Caught a glance, curious or just a glance. Coffee? It’s the Bton way! 5005

MICKEY OF THE PAVING CREW: THE pleasure of your charming company is requested for dinner, conversation and laughs. No discussion of age, I promise. 5123

HEY, I JUST RECENTLY READ A TOTEM book that said groupers are the guardians of Mermen. I did not forget about you. I am not a lover or a fighter. I am a fighter for love. 5003

NICK: THIS KITTY MET YOU AT A PARTY in Stowe. You said you used to play hockey and saved me from certain death by couch. You were sweet, but your cell phone was MIA. Call me if you find it! 5118

I SPY MY FAVORITE CUSTOMER! YOU wear a yellow coat in the winter! You’re tall, blonde, handsome and once, offered to share future lotto winnings w/me! You always ask how I am and your smile and kind words have brightened so many, seemingly endless nights in the deli for me! 5002

11/05, 135 PEARL: YOU STOLE MY PURSE while I wasn’t looking. The cards inside my wallet are very valuable to me. Please return them. No questions asked. 5116 CHELSEA AT THE OLIVE GARDEN: YOU served us on 11/09. We are also servers and we were wondering if we could serve you! From the cuddly CU w/the lemon juice incident. 5113 HEY PAM: SORRY YOU HAD TO LEAVE THE Needs, 10/31. We talked a little Molecular Biology. Like to talk some more? 5111 11/6, IISLEY: MISSED YOUR SMILE WHEN I talked to you on Saturday. Next time you’re wasting time call me, we can catch a movie or get coffee, pointless being bored. No one says you have to grow up. 5109 YOU: F BLACK BELT AT HATHAWAYS tournament. Dark hair, white toe nails, middle-aged. At one point you had what looked like a blue jacket in your hands. Me: VT Icestorm T-shirt, middle-aged, watching the 8-10 YO red belts. 5106 YOU KEPT ME ENTERTAINED W/TALK OF Greek food, Manhattan and karaoke. Did you recycle the wad of spit balls I put in your pocket? Say “no” to GMO’s and “yes” to Central America. Let’s cash in that dinner date. 5105

10/30, I SPY A MYSTERIOUS BOY IN black. You are so hot, my heart melts at the sight of you. You set my soul on fire w/your magic. Sparks fly and fire dances in your hands. 5001 I SPY A TRANSPORTATIONLESS HOTTIE w/the boy scout breast. If you want, I’ll show you my “Tropic of Cancer”. Meow! 4999 LIMES? WHERE ARE THEY? WILL YOU help me look? We partied like rock stars at Retronome and then chatted in bed. Kidney stones suck, but sexy Jim will win. Let’s get it on! From, the lime lover. 4998 HEALTHY LIVING CHIC! YOU: GREAT smile, brown hair, beauty mark. Me: just another shopper w/chapped lips working the check out. Anyway, a regular checkout was an unexpected pleasure. How about coffee sometime? 4997 10/30, CHURCH ST. LEARNING EXPRESS. You: down coat/jeans/daughter, waiting for Cinderella’s pumpkin to dry. Me: black jacket/jeans/son, captivated by your eyes. We talked briefly. Let’s see if the glass slipper fits. 4996

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LOOKING FOR ONE WOMAN TO HAVE FUN with. Have you ever seen a person and wanted to say “I don’t know you, but I want you.” Let’s talk. Life is good. P.S. Be respectful and clean. See you soon. 5099

CU LOOKING FOR BIF FOR THREESOME. FFWF and WM interested in exploration, fun and laughter. Age, size, race unimportant. Willingness to have fun and try new things a must. Don’t be shy! Give us a call! 5011

YOUNG-LOOKING 50 YO, LOOKING FOR passable CD, TV and TS. Someone to laugh with and enjoy life. Age, race, unimportant but good conversation and smile are. I live in Plattsburgh. 5096

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BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt., near Battery Park, lake views, street parking, NS. Lease + refs. $750/mo. incl. heat/hot water. 985-2725. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom apt. Sunny, clean and quiet. Dog friendly! Off-street parking. W/D on-site. Storage avail. Close to UVM/FAHC/downtown/yoga. Avail. 12/1. $850/mo. heat incl. 578-9093. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, Queen City Park, living room, large kitchen/bath, interior French doors, 3-min. drive to downtown. Terrific location overlooks trees and brook. Incl. lake access, private lake overlook, place for boats on shore, storage shed. $650/mo. + utils. 310-4172 or 872-9969. BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, bright, central, large living room, newer carpet, gas heat, low utils. $925/mo. Avail. now. 8629182, call anytime, until 11 p.m. BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, close to downtown. Large rooms/closets, pantry, low utils. Recently updated. No dogs. Smoking outside. $850/mo. + utils. 655-2918. BURLINGTON: 28 Bradley St. Beautiful, 1 master bedroom, kitchen, full bath, dining room, living room. Heat/hot water/elec. incl. Off-street parking avail. $835/mo. Avail. 12/1. Call w/refs for an appointment. 658-0820, ext. 18.

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BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom and 2bedroom apts. avail. Both w/private deck, back yard, wood floors, bright, spacious, bedrooms upstairs. Renovated farmhouse-feel. Great location, ready to go! Pets OK. $1200/mo. and $900/mo. 326-3093. BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt. Hdwd, porch, yard, gas heat, parking, new appliances, recent renovations. NS. Avail. 1/1. $1100/mo. + utils. 355-1841. BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom apt., Johnson St. 5 min. walk to Church St. Newly renovated w/high ceilings. $1100/mo. + utils. Section 8 OK. 598-1943 or 658-8844. BURLINGTON: 3-bedroom lakeside duplex, 1 parking space, well insulated, new windows, lake access, bike path, park, Champlain School, Section 8 OK. $1200/mo. 860-7489. BURLINGTON: 308 Maple St. Large efficiency, 1-bath, onstreet parking, gas heat incl. $500/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. BURLINGTON: 4-bedroom in quiet South End neighborhood. Nice yard, gas heat/hot water, near park/bike path. Parking. $1500/mo. trash/water incl. Avail. 12/1. Dep. + refs. Please call 863-6651. BURLINGTON: Artist studio apt. for rent. Avail. 12/1. 1-bedroom, pets OK, NS, organic garden space, street parking. $500/mo. heat/electric not incl. JoAnn, 651-6863. BURLINGTON: Avail. now. Renovated, medium-sized 3-bedroom house and apt. Hook-ups, porches and deck. Basement. 862-7467. BURLINGTON: Beautiful, downtown, large, sunny 1-bedroom apt. Avail. 1/1. Off-street parking, hdwd, W/D, pets OK, basement, backyard. $825/mo. 863-9757. BURLINGTON: Church St. efficiency. $595/mo. + utils. Off-street parking, big windows, hdwd. Avail. now or 12/1. 603-969-1470. BURLINGTON: Dans Court. 1bedroom, 1-bath, large living room, sun room, parking, storage, gas heat, pets OK upon approval. $625/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. BURLINGTON: East Ave. Walk to hospital/campus. 3-bedroom, 2bath. Avail. immediately. $1600/mo. + utils. 864-9788. BURLINGTON: Economical 2bedroom apt. $675-$715/mo. + utils. Avail. 11/1. Downtown 3bedroom, heated w/parking. $1350/mo. Downtown, 2-bedroom, heated. $925/mo. Walk to town. Country Cabin w/plowed driveway. $825/mo. +. Red E Rental, 860-4641. BURLINGTON: Efficiency avail. 12/1. $595/mo. +. 1-bedroom avail. 2/1. $675/mo. +. No pets. 863-9656. BURLINGTON: Elmwood Ave. Avail. 1/1. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, winter parking, storage, gas heat, no pets. $695/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. BURLINGTON: Fairmont St./Rice High School. Furnished, immaculate home w/yard, garage, W/D. NS/no pets. $1000/mo. +. Avail. now. Red E Rentals, 860-4641.

BURLINGTON: Great deal! Two Spacious, modern 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Townhouse condo in pet-friendly, country-setting w/trails, laundry in unit, lots of storage, 2-car parking w/garage. $1200/mo. +. Avail. now or 12/1. Red E Rentals, 860-4641. BURLINGTON: Hill Gardens. Avail. 1/1. 2 large bedrooms, 1-bath, parking, close to UVM/ Fletcher Allen. $1050/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. BURLINGTON: Large 1-bedroom w/1-car garage, walk to UVM/ medical center. Avail. now. $675/mo. 863-0125, ext. 34. No pets. BURLINGTON: Large 2-bedroom w/high ceilings. Newly renovated throughout, incl. new appliances/kitchen/bath. Nice hdwd. No pets. $975/mo. + utils. Also avail. 12/1, 2-bedroom, conveniently located near downtown. $695/mo. + utils. 860-1172 or 355-2218. BURLINGTON: Large 3-bedroom. Old North End. Large, enclosed porch, deck, washer hook-ups, off-street parking, gas heat, 2ndfloor. Pets neg. Avail. 12/1 or sooner. $1150/mo. +. 893-0000. BURLINGTON: Renovated Victorian. 2-bedroom w/new hdwd. Features incl. D/W, gas stove, claw foot tub, French doors, porches, parking. No dogs. Smoking outside. $875/mo.+ utils. 655-2918. BURLINGTON: Riverwatch 3bedroom condo. 2nd-floor, 1bath, elevator, underground parking, W/D hook-ups. Heat/H/W/trash, plowing/pool incl. $1350/mo. 324-6446. BURLINGTON: Snazzy studio, 3, 4-bedroom apts. avail. Pets OK. www.TangoProperties.info for details. 865-8090. BURLINGTON: South End. Large 2-bedroom unit w/garage. Gas heat. Avail. 1/1. NS/no pets. $1000/mo. + utils. Call 846-7849. BURLINGTON: South Union St. Attractive 2-bedroom apt. Hdwd, full-basement with W/D hookup. Desirable neighborhood. NS. Avail. 1/1. $1200/mo. + utils. 863-2619. BURLINGTON: Studio apt. $1015/mo. Central heat/air, hdwd, laundry on site, off-street parking. Vermont House, Main/St. Paul. Great location. NS/pets neg. Avail. 1/1. 999-2046. BURLINGTON: Wonderful 2-bedroom Hill Section apt. Hdwd, big kitchen, dining room, living room, front/back porches, parking, W/D, storage. 15 min. walk to downtown/UVM/FAHC/ Intervale. $1250/mo. + utils. Avail. 1/1. 310-4205. CAMBRIDGE: 3-bedroom, spectacular Mansfield view from the deck. Quiet, but close to Rte. 15. Study, spacious kitchen and living/dining area. Garden space, drive-in basement and storage. $1100/mo. Refs. + lease req. 644-2735. CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE: 3-bedroom, newly renovated, wood floors, views of Mansfield, lots of space, 10 mins. to Smuggs. $875/mo. + utils. + sec. Pets neg. 373-0893 or enginuity@ adelphia.net.

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BURLINGTON: Main Street Landing Company has lovely waterfront space available to rent. Visit www.mainstreetlanding.com and click on “space available.� Interested? Call Melinda at 802-864-7999. BURLINGTON: Professional office space avail. with parking. 1003000 sq. ft. Call Ken at 865-3450. PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER has an office (8 1/2 ft. x 11 1/2 ft.) for rent. $250/mo. incl. utils, web access. Furnished, access to phone, copier, fax. Call 863-2345 ext. 3. SHELBURNE: Office space for rent, Healing In Common. Large, carpeted, handicap-accessible, large windows, in a supportive environment with other healing practitioners. 985-8901, ask for Heather. SOUTH BURLINGTON: 1270 sq. ft. office suite avail. now. $1500/mo. Plenty of free parking. High-speed Internet access avail. Gorgeous, convenient location! Lakewood Commons, 658-9697. SOUTH BURLINGTON: 162 sq. ft. office avail. 11/1. $600/mo. Plenty of free parking, receptionist services, conference room, waiting areas and more incl. High speed Internet access avail. Lakewood Commons, 658-9697. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Several suites avail. in full-service office center. Plenty of free parking. Receptionist services, conference rooms, waiting areas and more incl. Shared copier and fax. High speed Internet access avail. Gorgeous convenient location! 143 sq. ft. $450/mo., 227 sq. ft. $650/mo. Both avail. now. 441 sq. ft. $1200/mo. Both avail. Jan. 1, 2005. Lakewood Commons, 658-9697. WILLISTON: 256 sq. ft. Professional office space. South Brownell Rd. Reception area, kitchen, deck, cable-access, ample parking, great location. Psychologists/builder/graphic designer- current tenants. Call for details, 860-2211.

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BURLINGTON: Join other artists. Newly created space. Very suitable for an upscale office. Avail. now. Air-conditioned, heated, great location, parking. $375/mo. 363-7557. BURLINGTON: Off-street parking, Buell St. $50/mo. Winter car storage, Dec. - April, $200. 879-6493. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE: Main Street, Vergennes. Bright and sunny, newly renovated, 1000 sq. ft. Convenient location, air conditioning, network wiring and ADA accessible. Call 877-3070. VERGENNES: Artist’s or artisan’s studio space on Otter Creek Falls. Inspiring and unique location. 877-6879.

CHARLOTTE: 1-bedroom apt., good size. Full kitchen, 3/4-bath, quiet country setting, 14 miles to Burlington. Avail. 1/1. $450/mo. + utils. Call Jen, 802-356-2930 or 425-2914, leave a message. CHARLOTTE/N. FERRISBURGH: Border, 2-bedroom apt. Quiet country setting, large lawn and garden areas, 20 mins. to Burlington or Middlebury, 1 mile to lake. $850/mo. + refs. + lease. 767-9455.

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CHARLOTTE/N. FERRISBURGH: Border, studio apt. Quiet country setting, large lawn and garden areas, 20 mins. to Burlington or Middlebury. 1 mile to lake. $600/mo. + refs. + lease. 767-9455. CHC: 1-bedroom apt. $625/mo. incl. heat. Currently avail. On bus line, off-street parking, laundry, 24-hour on-call maintenance. No pets. Lease + dep. Call Suzanne, 655-2759.

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PORT HENRY: Lovely 4BR vintage home with lakeviews. Stone construction, beautiful woodwork and fireplace enhance the Old World charm of this home. Formal DR with built-in credenza, French doors open to covered veranda. Detached barn would be ideal studio or convert to guest house. Just minutes from Champlain Bridge. $159,900 Realty Results 518-546-3000 • www.realty-results.com

CHARLOTTE: Impeccably restored 4,000 sq. ft. brick 1812 georgian-style former tavern. 4 fireplaces, 4 + bedrooms 3.5 stories. All historic detailing perfectly reproduced & updated utilities. A separate, newer 2-story garage plus a 1 BR & loft cottage. 32 manicured rolling acres, pond & gardens.

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HINESBURG (Mechanicsville): Really great 3+BR. Steam-boat Gothic Victorian home. Circa 1860s. Restored in mid-70s. Many updates since. Double living room w/fireplace. Double floor-toceiling French doors leading to large wraparound porches. Large 2-level barn. Many possibilities. 1.9 acres.

PORT HENRY: Superb business opportunity! 1873 brick church converted to operating restaurant and pizzeria. 40 seat dining room, two full bars, special function room, complete with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. Sold with furnishings, inventory, etc. Also outlet for NYS Lottery/ Quick Draw. Must see! $179,900

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COLCHESTER: 1-bedroom, gas heat, parking, newer carpet/ vinyl flooring, new paint, gas heat. $650/mo. 578-8525. COLCHESTER: 2-3 bedroom, 2bath. 8 miles to downtown Burlington. Lake views, 1.5acres, large deck, newly renovated, W/D. Avail. mid-December. Aviva, 233-4915. COLCHESTER: Malletts Bay area. Six mins. from downtown Burlington. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, dining room, kitchen, living room, sun room, off-street parking, laundry, plowing, lawn care, trash removal, electricity incl. Natural gas hot water/heat. Avail. 12/1. $1200/mo. Call Jeff, 863-0287 or 658-5568. ESSEX JUNCTION: 1-bedroom/ studio. Completely renovated, all new in May 2004, open studio/1-bedroom.Tile and Berber carpet, new paint, 3rd-floor, porch, parking. $695/mo. +. 578-8525. ESSEX JUNCTION: 3-bedroom apt., 1.5-bath, laundry hookups. $950/mo. heat/hot water incl. High quality unit. No pets, please. Good credit/refs. are a must. Call Paul, 879-3117. ESSEX JUNCTION: 3-bedroom, yard, porch, basement, W/D hook-up. 863-4577, ext. 1. ESSEX, NY: Beautifully furnished 1 and 2-bedroom apts. Lake views, porches, parking. $650/mo. incl. heat. Avail. now through 06/05. 30-day lease OK. Near ferry. NS/no pets. 518-963-7494. JERICHO: 1-bedroom, gas heat, NS/no pets, 5 mins. to I-89. $625/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/1. 878-2607. JOHNSON: Large, semi-furnished 2-bedroom home on 200 acres, panoramic views, beautiful grounds incl. ski trails. Very private, only 20 min. to Stowe/Smugglers Notch. Avail. mid November-April. $1500/mo. 635-2777.

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it all starts HERE... MALLETTS BAY: Charming 1930s camp. Fully restored/winterized. Private, enclosed yard, French doors, master bedroom w/small guest room, W/D hook-up, beach privileges, boat mooring, ample storage, sunny. NS. $1000/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/1. 496-3029. MONKTON/CHARLOTTE/NORTH FERRISBURGH: Border. Rural living, 2-bedroom apt. $650/mo. + dep. + utils. Call 425-2886, after 10 a.m. for info. MONTPELIER: 3-bedroom house for rent. 5 min. walk to downtown, large eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 full baths. $1000/mo. + utils. Also possible as $600/mo. sublet. Avail. 12/1. 999-5088. MONTPELIER: For rent clean studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apts. Some w/fireplaces, hardwood. Laundry on premises. $450-$800/mo. Bright, quiet, clean. Montpelier Property Management, 223-3166. MONTPELIER: Victorian, under renovation, furnished. $1300/mo. utils. incl. Avail. 12/15-5/05. NS/no pets. 223-6746. MORETOWN: $700/mo. 1-bedroom, large kitchen and bath, wood floors, soak tub, deck, river view, yard, gas heat, convenient location. 802-496-3980. RICHMOND: 2-bedroom apt. in recently renovated house. Large living space, kitchen w/walk-in pantry, flower/vegetable gardens. $950/mo. incl. heat/hot water/rubbish removal/plowing. 860-9483. RICHMOND: 3-bedroom apt. in recently renovated house. Deck, propane fireplace, stainless appliances, flower/vegetable gardens, master bedroom w/bath and more! $1400/mo. incl. heat/hot water/rubbish removal, and plowing. 860-9483.

SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse, 3level, attached garage, storage, pets welcome, deck, fireplace. $1335/mo. Very nice. 345 Dorset St. 310-7813. SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom, off Spear St. 1/2-mile from UVM, end unit, quiet, pool, tennis, yard. $950/mo. + utils. Call 372-4890.

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SOUTH BURLINGTON: Cardinal Woods. Very nice 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse, gas heat, car port. $1100/mo. Avail. December. 660-9446. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Hinesburg Rd. 1 huge bedroom, 1-bath, storage, yard, deck, gas heat, parking, quiet neighborhood, great location, no pets. $825/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Located close to school/shopping. 3-4 bedroom, 1 3/4-bath, laundry, finished basement, fireplace, fenced-in yard. $1300/mo. + dep. Contact, 862-7559. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Queen City Park, charming, sunny, 2bedroom house, wooden floors, up/down, sky lights, field stone fireplace, basement, W/D. Lake access, Red Rocks Park. $1200/mo. + utils. NS. Avail. 12/1. 425-2910. SOUTH HERO: 3-bedroom, 2bath house on 7-acres. 25 min. to Burlington. Pets OK. Avail 12/1-6/1. $1100/mo. +utils. Call Todd, 318-5798.

ST. ALBANS: 3-bedroom apt., 2nd-floor, new large deck, new carpet/paint/appliances. Offstreet parking, W/D hook-ups. NS/no pets. $800/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/1. Mark or Robyn, 655-1406 or 355-1011. STARKSBORO: 3-bedroom, 1.5bath, wood heat. $1000/mo. or 2-bedroom, $800/mo. Both 25 min. to Middlebury or Waitsfield. NS. Sec. + credit check req. 453-3687. UNDERHILL CENTER: Big 2-bedroom. Trails, brook, barn. Walk to school, stores, playground. New kitchen, W/D, DW. $1200/mo. incl. utils, Internet and more. Peter, 899-1132. VERGENNES: Lovely, sunny, 2bedroom, spacious kitchen, great porch in elegant, historic building w/nice landscaping and garden. Off-street parking, convenient location. Ready 12/1. $850/mo. 877-6879. VERGENNES: Nice, large, 2-bedroom upstairs apt. in charming, older Victorian house. Main St. Porches, NS/no pets. Avail. 12/1. $725/mo. + utils. 482-3344. VERGENNES: Spacious 1-bedroom on Main St. Quiet location w/large living room and kitchen area. Recently remodeled. Very clean and nice. Ready 12/1. $675/mo. 877-6879. WATERBURY CENTER: New 1bedroom w/loft. W/D, spiral staircase. NS/no pets. Avail. 12/1. $900/mo. incl. heat. First + last + refs. 244-4064. WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, gas heat/hot water, quiet building. Newly renovated, new appliances, very efficient, off-street parking. $625/mo. + sec. dep. + utils. Call 373-4123. WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, heat/hot water incl., parking, laundry, clean, near bus/university. NS/no pets. $715/mo. 233-1150.

WINOOSKI: 1-bedroom, spacious, large back yard, W/D, full basement, great neighborhood, off-street parking w/garage. Pets OK. Avail. 1/1-6/1. $750/mo. incl. utils. Carrie, 862-5509. WINOOSKI: 2-3 bedroom mobile home on own lot. W/D, gas heat, fenced-yard, parking, 1.5bath. Avail. 12/1. $800/mo. + utils. + dep. 863-2358. WINOOSKI: 2-bedroom home located about 10 mins. from the office. Large kitchen/living room/bedrooms, newly carpeted. Private driveway, front yard, shared backyard. Avail. 1/1. $725/mo. + utils. + sec. Please email abelniak@gmail.com, if interested. WINOOSKI: Charming and spacious 1-bedroom apt. Avail. 1/1. Off-street parking, hdwd, natural woodwork, stained glass. Quiet/convenient neighborhood on bus line. $775/mo. incl. most utils. NS/no pets, please. Call Tim or Marcia, 655-9327. WINOOSKI: Cozy, 1-bedroom apt. in owner occupied duplex. Off-street parking, quiet neighborhood near St.Francis. NS/dogs. Avail. 1/7. $650/mo. + utils. Call Jen, 655-7399. WINOOSKI: Exceptional 2-3 bedroom, custom throughout. Wood floors, new appliances, new kitchen, W/D, screened-in porch, off-street parking, quiet street, mins. to Burlington. Avail. 12/1. $1300/mo. 862-7008. WINOOSKI: Large 2-bedroom, parking, car port, large kitchen, large living room, W/D, hot water incl. NS/no pets. Avail. now. $750/mo. + dep. 288-1573. WINOOSKI: Large 6-bedroom, 2bath, completely renovated, energy efficient. $1800/mo. Call Brian or Ann, 660-3026. WINOOSKI: Lovely, furnished 2bedroom, 1 den/bedroom, 2ndfloor, D/W, W/D, parking, decks, nice area, NS/no pets. $1500/mo. 655-6877.

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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL NEW HAVEN: Great business location. Large retail space with attached 2-story home, heated 3-bay garage and private 2-acre backyard oasis. Priced to sell $169,000. 802-877-2724.

BURLINGTON: A rare find! City living w/country privacy. 2000 sq. ft. w/2-4 bedrooms, 1 3/4-bath, huge breezeway, attached garage. Meticulously maintained property. Very large, private, fenced back yard. Mature landscaping surrounds your split-level deck and 28 ft. Doughboy pool w/6' deep center. Expansion or multi-unit possibilities. Reduced from $283,000 to $249,000. 863-5704.

OWN YOUR OWN HOME on Sugarbush Access Rd. Very large, 2+bedrooms, W/D hookup, sauna, pool, tennis. All new appliances. Asking $147,000. 496-2646.

COLCHESTER: 1995 Redmond 14'80", 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home. Large yard, storage shed, swimming pool, tennis/basketball courts, private P.O. Box. Located in Westbury Trailer Park. $39,000. $2000 back at closing. 434-3287.

UNDERHILL: Rt. 15. Large w/barns. Renovations! Also, new appliances and heating system. 25 mins. to Burlington. $315,000. 802899-2727. Additional info at www.picketfencepreview.com.

ESSEX JCT.: Iroquois Ave. Over 2100 sq. ft. w/finished basement. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, mudroom, walkout basement, 2-car garage, deck, formal dining room, natural gas, W/D upstairs, x-large master bedroom and closet. Master bath w/jet tub, oak stairs, choice of cabinets and tops, flooring, color and appliances. $285,000. 878-2880.

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CHARLOTTE: Lake Champlain views/access (dock and mooring site), 5-bedrooms, tile/hdwd, 3 fireplaces, large decks, fenced yard, professional landscaping. $700,000. 802-425-5250.

ADDISON: Amazing 3300 sq. ft., three-floor cathedral ceiling "lighthouse" home with 1100 sq. ft. wrap-around deck overlooking Lake Champlain/ Adirondack Mountains. Beach/lake access. $425,000. Bill and Shari, 759-2985.

JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting. There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. It’s a great place for kids or pets or both! There are 1.8 acres of flat property just minutes from Smugg’s Ski Resort. 249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com.

BURLINGTON: 3-unit. 10 Browns Court, close to Church. 4-bedroom, 1-bedroom and efficiency with deck, parking. Charming, updated, income producing, never vacant. $385,000. Call 863-2307.

MONTPELIER: Lovely new custom 2-story home, light and sunny, 4-bedroom, 2.5bath, views, deck, private, end of road, 1.3-acres, 1-1/2 story 2-car garage, shared pond. $325,000. (802) 223-4217.

HINESBURG: 1 large bedroom, 10bath. Open floor plan. Windows! Adirondack views. Stone patio. I.5-car garage. 1/3-acre +.25 mins. to Burlington. $198,000. 802-482-5202

SHELBURNE: 3-4 bedroom home. 2150 sq. ft. 2-bath, new appliances, garage w/storage area, mud room, deck, perennial gardens. $249,000. 802-985-3617.

MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbaylakefront.com.

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WINOOSKI: Lovely Victorian, large 2-bedroom, hdwd, lots of charm. 1-mile from hospital/UVM. Laundry, parking, storage, garden. Avail. 1/1. $1000/mo. 849-9713. WINOOSKI: Malletts Bay Ave. 2bedroom, 1-bath, parking, gas heat, pets OK upon approval. $700/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200, ext. 229. WINOOSKI: Small 2-bedroom in a quiet building. Gas heat/hot water, newly renovated, new appliances, W/D. Off-street parking. $700/mo. + sec. dep. + utils. Call 373-4123.

BRISTOL: 30 mins to Burlington. 4-bedrooms, 1.5bath, dining room, living room and family room w/ fireplace, appliances incl. Garage, pool w/ deck. Refs, NS, sec. dep. Avail. 12/15. $1600/mo. + utils. 453-2838.

WINOOSKI: Unique, large, bright, modern, art loft apt. 8 skylights, beams, natural gas heat (fireplace). NS. $1100/mo. + utils. 425-2910.

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BURLINGTON: 2 F subletters needed in 4-bedroom. 84 Loomis St. $425/mo. + heat + utils. Parking, W/D incl. Elisia, 578-3649. BURLINGTON: Classy, 2-bedroom furnished apt. Mid-Jan. through mid-April. $600/mo. +. Caretake 2 cats, incl. in rent rate. Flexible on points. South End. Close to downtown. Dep. req. 658-9360. BURLINGTON: Cute 1-bedroom 2nd-floor apt. on quiet street. Nice deck, parking, storage, heat incl. W/D. No pets. Close to UVM. Avail 1/1. 862-8949. BURLINGTON: Downtown, large, sunny 1-bedroom apt. Off-street parking, hdwd, W/D, pets OK, basement. Avail. Jan. - June, flexible. $795/mo. 863-9757. SUBLETTER NEEDED: Jan. - June. 1-bedroom in 3-bedroom. apt. Quiet building, So. Willard, close to Shelburne Rd./Champlain/ UVM. Parking, laundry, hdwd. $375/mo. + utils. Kaela, 233-5923.

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ADDISON: Amazing 3300 sq. ft., three-floor cathedral ceiling “lighthouse” home with 1100 sq. ft. wrap-around deck overlooking Lake Champlain/ Adirondack Mountains. Beach/lake access. $425,000. Bill and Shari, 759-2985. ADIRONDACKS, LAKE CHAMPLAIN: Private, gated setting w/pond. Cabins starting at $75,000. Please call 518546-7457. CHARLOTTE: Lake Champlain views/access (dock and mooring site), 5-bedrooms, tile/hdwd, 3 fireplaces, large decks, fenced yard, professional landscaping. $700,000. 802-425-5250. COLCHESTER: 1995 Redmond 14’80”, 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home. Large yard, storage shed, swimming pool, tennis/basketball courts, private P.O. Box. Located in Westbury Trailer Park. $39,000. $2000 back at closing. 434-3287. ESSEX JCT.: Iroquois Ave. Over 2100 sq. ft. w/finished basement. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 baths, mudroom, walkout basement, 2-car garage, deck, formal dining room, natural gas, W/D upstairs, x-large master bedroom

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and closet. Master bath w/jet tub, oak stairs, choice of cabinets and tops, flooring, color and appliances. $285,000. 878-2880. ESSEX JUNCTION: Renovated 3bedroom, 1-bath. Refinished Maple and new carpet floors, tile entry and bath, dry part. Finished basement, garage. $187,000. 355-7148. HINESBURG (Mechanicsville): Really great 3+bedroom. Steamboat Gothic Victorian home. Circa 1860s. Restored in mid-70s. Many updates since. Double living room w/fireplace. Double floor-to-ceiling French doors leading to large wraparound porches. Large 2-level barn. Many possibilities. 1.9 acres. $330,000. Foulsham Farms Real Estate, 861-7537. JEFFERSONVILLE: Beautiful Vermont home. Offering a chalet-type home w/4-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2 fireplaces, detached 2-car garage and storage garage for ATV/lawnmower/ snow machine. Has oil/wood heat w/lots of trees for cutting. There are 2 porches, plenty of privacy w/beautiful sugar maples, birch and hemlock trees. It’s a great place for kids or pets or both! There are 1.8

acres of flat property just minutes from Smugg’s Ski Resort. 249-7597 until 10 p.m. or fouracescta@msn.com. MALLETTS BAY: Spectacular 5000 sq. ft. home on two private acres with 350 ft. of westerly view lakefront. For details: www.mallettsbaylakefront.com. MONTPELIER: Lovely new custom 2-story home, light and sunny, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, views, deck, private, end of road, 1.3-acres, 1-1/2 story 2car garage, shared pond. $325,000. (802) 223-4217. NEW 2-BEDROOM LOG HOME on 73 acres. Ultimate privacy, yet 5 min. to town, 10 min. to Jay Peak Ski Area. Features include: laundry room, walk-out basement, mud room, office, cathedral ceilings, wood and gas heat, Hemlock floors and wraparound porch w/amazing views and more! $249,000. (802) 326-3093. NEW HAVEN: Great business location. Large retail space with attached 2-story home, heated 3-bay garage and private 2-acre backyard oasis. Priced to sell $169,000. 802-877-2724. NORTH FERRISBURG/CHARLOTTE: Beautifully restored antique home. 3+ bedroom, 2 new full baths, all new kitchen, garage, mud room, breakfast nook. Rent or rent to own. Owner financing avail. $265,000. 355-7148. NORTH HERO: 3-bedroom, waterfront, lake views. Many recent improvements incl. hdwd, roof, kitchen, water-heater, Jotul gas stove, energy-efficient windows. Large deck. $187,900. 598-7919. OWN YOUR OWN HOME on Sugarbush Access Rd. Very large, 2+bedrooms, W/D hookup, sauna, pool, tennis. All new appliances. Asking $147,000. 496-2646. SHELBURNE: 3-4 bedroom home. 2150 sq. ft. 2-bath, new appliances, garage w/storage area, mud room, deck, perennial gardens. $249,000. 802-985-3617. SHELBURNE: 4-bedroom, 3bath, hdwd, newly remodeled, country setting, babbling brook, oversized lot, dog-friendly. Must see, motivated for quick sale. Asking $269,900, motivated. 802-985-9827 or 802-373-9169, ask for Franki.

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802-660-0726 UNDERHILL: Rt. 15. Large w/barns. Renovations! Also, new appliances and heating system. 25 mins. to Burlington. $315,000. 802-899-2727. Additional info at www.picket fencepreview.com.

4 land for sale HUNTINGTON: 2 5-acre lots, pending permits. Starting at $89,900. Call 434-4652.

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BURLINGTON: 1, possibly 2-bedrooms avail. in 4-bedroom apt. on Pearl St. 2-baths, 2 kitchens. $350-$425/mo. 2 of the rooms already occupied by fun, responsible, laid-back girls. Rooms open to either sex. Lease starts Jan. 1st-flexible and ends 6/1. Leave message w/your number, 215-219-6981. BURLINGTON: 3 spacious, amazing rooms for rent starting 1/1. 349 Pearl St. Front porch, huge living room. Price neg. 610-4423661. BURLINGTON: Basement room. $285/mo. Avail. now. 68A S. Willard St., located between Church St. & University. 1.5bath, fireplace, W/D, parking. Prefer F prof./student. No pets. Call 660-7172 or 598-7423. BURLINGTON: College St. Private room, common kitchen/bath. $475/mo. incl. utils. Lease + dep. + refs. 8634634, M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BURLINGTON: Winter in front of cozy wood stove? Room for one F in hostel avail. 10/313/31/05. $360/mo. incl. all, except telephone/Internet. Refs. 865-3730. BURLINGTON: Hill section, near UVM. Furnished, private, bath, kitchen rights. $500/mo. utils. incl. Call 864-3887. BURLINGTON: Room w/private .5-bath avail. in 4-bedroom lake front house. Large living room w/panoramic lake views, wood stove. W/D, D/W, disposal. Large yard, garden, dock, mooring. $500/mo. 598-0350. MONTGOMERY: Ski Jay Peak! Bedroom avail. for seasonal rental. Weekenders only, NS/no pets. $500/mo. incl. utils. 326-3049. S. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom, laundry, parking, storage, shared bath. First and last. Refs. NS, pets neg. $520/mo. + 1/3 all utils. 324-5043. SOUTH BURLINGTON: 1 spacious bedroom avail. in 4-bedroom house. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere. $450/mo. + utils. 802238-7213.

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ALL AREAS ROOMMATES.COM: Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of the mouse! Visit www.Room mates.com. (AAN CAN) BURLINGTON: 1 room avail. in 2-bedroom apt. on S. Willard St. Hdwd, laundry, bright. NS/no pets. Avail. 12/1. $380/mo. + utils. Call 660-9967. BURLINGTON: 1 room w/2 fabulous housemates. $400/mo. + utils. Nice area, parking, big back yard. Avail. 1/15. Call Beth, 233-7707. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom avail. in sunny, spacious 3-bedroom apt. D/W, W/D, hdwd, carpet, parking, porch. Avail. immediately. $450/mo. + utils. 578-8719.

BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in 6room co-ed apt. Great location for students, corner of College/S. Willard. $400/mo. incl. heat/ water/gas/TV/Internet/phone. Dep. Avail 12/1. 598-6426. BURLINGTON: 1-bedroom in spacious single-family home. 2full baths, laundry, deck, yard, near lake, on bike path. Large kitchen, wood stove. Avail. now. 858-414-3014. BURLINGTON: 1/1 - 6/30. NS. 3-bedroom, South End, furnished home. $700/mo. incl. cable, Internet, utils., except phone. First + last + sec. 651-9746. BURLINGTON: F prof/grad student to share 2-bedroom apt. Off-street parking, storage. $375/mo. + 1/2 utils. Avail. 1/1. 310-5955. BURLINGTON: Healthy environment. Off-street parking, cable TV, Adelphia Internet, WI-FI, shared computer, W/D. Heat, elec., phone, deck, three-season porch. $400/mo. incl. all. 865-9990. BURLINGTON: Housemate needed to share 1.5-bath, 2.5-bedroom apt. in Victorian house on Brookes Ave. W/D, parking, storage, hdwd, gas fireplace. Share w/female and large cat. Prof/ grad prefered. $550/mo. incl. heat/elec. 863-6166. BURLINGTON: Large room avail. NS, prof. Off-street parking. $400/mo. 355-8491. BURLINGTON: NS to share 2bedroom apt. $412.50/mo. + dep. + 1/2 utils. Plenty of parking, no pets. Avail. 12/1. Call 863-2264, Toby. BURLINGTON: Patchen Rd, South Burlington, near FAHC/UVM. Young professional woman seeks roommate to share my home w/huge yard, plenty of space, W/D. $550/mo., utils./ cable/Internet incl. Dogs OK. 316-7234. BURLINGTON: Responsible F/M to share newly renovated 2-bedroom, off-street parking, UVM/Church St. walkable, office, vaulted ceilings, W/D. $500/mo. + utils. Avail. 12/1. 603-7313335. BURLINGTON: Room for rent downtown. Seeking easygoing, responsible individual, vegetarian preferred. Two-cats in apt. NS. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. 310-6215. BURLINGTON: Seeking quiet, mature, responsible F for 1-bedroom in 3-bedroom apt. downtown. $350/mo. + utils. No additional pets. Avail. 12/1. Call Julia, 203-249-4737. BURLINGTON: Young, prof. M/F roommate to share spacious 2bedroom apt. in convenient location on south side. NS/no pets. Avail. (before) 12/1. Hdwd. Great deal, $515/mo. no util. Christian, 363-9303. COLCHESTER: 1-bedroom avail. in 4-bedroom house. Parking, large yard, W/D, D/W, pets neg. 12/1 or Jan. $400/mo. + utils. Call 318-3463. ESSEX: Couple seeking housemate for mostly furnished old farmhouse. Garden, W/D, composting. Rent + 1/4 utils. Responsible, laid-back prof. Call 879-9486. ESSEX: House w/yard, highspeed Internet, cable, all utils. incl., own bathroom. $600/mo. 363-1610, daytime. 878-3489, evening. ESSEX JUNCTION/ESSEX: 1-5 roommates wanted. 3 different houses. $350/mo. up. Hdwd, Avail. Dec. 1, Jan. 1, May 1. Also house, also apt. Quiet neighborhoods. 879-0333.

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ESSEX: M/F or couple to share brick farmhouse (duplex-style). Prof/grad, NS. 1 or 2-bedrooms. $600/mo. each incl. everything. Avail. 1/05. Call Greg, 872-0865. ESSEX: Roommate wanted to share laid-back house. South St. Rooms from $425/mo. utils. incl. Sorry, no pets. Call Brad for more details, 578-0848. JERICHO: Great pvt. place. 25 min. drive to Burlington. Looking for kind, clean & responsible individual. $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. Call to inquire, 862-2212. RICHMOND: Looking to share a wonderful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. Great location, countrysetting. 5 mins. to I-89. Quiet, good amount of living space, brook, garden, W/D, etc. $485/mo. + utils. NS, please. 434-4510. SOUTH BURLINGTON: 2-bedroom townhouse, near UVM/Spear St. Pool incl. Seeking prof., NS/no pets. $400/mo. + 1/2 utils. Possibly furnished. Avail. now. Joe, 802-272-5555. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Share elegant 4-bedroom Spear St. home. Views, amenities, gardening, shop. Mature, active, fit, professional woman, 35-55, sought for long-term rent/buy co-housing options. 864-3330, rick@rick hubbard.org. SOUTH BURLINGTON: Woman looking for another woman to share home. Great location, bike path, big back yard, W/D, parking. No cigs/cats. $450/mo. + 1/2 utils. 863-6215. UNDERHILL: 1-bedroom avail. in quiet home surrounded by woods. We are 3 F who love to laugh, looking for a communityminded individual to share food, space and joy. Vegetarian pref., NS/no drugs. Avail. immediately. $310/mo. + util. 999-7848. UPBEAT, POSITIVE WOMAN SEEKS F homesharer to provide companionship, light housekeeping and errands. Call HomeShare Vermont, 863-0274 or visit www.HomeShareVermont.org. EHO WILLISTON: To share home close to Interstate w/laid-back tenants. Young prof. or serious student preferred, though all will be considered. No hairy pets. $400/mo. + 1/3 utils. Brett, 343-1027. WINOOSKI: Rooms for rent in large, fully furnished house. All utils. incl. 2.5-bath, laundry, parking, garbage/snow removal, large yard, safe neighborhood, basic cable TV. Close to SMC/UVM/IBM/FAHC/Champlain College. On the bus line. $600/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612.

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HINESBURG: NS, 2-bedroom, 2bath, deck, w/mountain views, garage, 2-acres. DSL avail. $475/mo. utils. incl. 999-8109.

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AUDI MODEL 80, 1990: 195 K miles, solid body and mechanicals, not inspected (front exhaust), driver’s window inoperable. Porsche rims, winter rims, great winter ride. Call 879-1643, evenings. CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering, cruise, CD. 9403 K. Best price $9988. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. HYUNDAI ACCENT GL, 2001: Sedan, 4-door, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, premium sound. 39,362 K. Best price, $6911. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. MERCURY SABLE GS, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, maroon, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, ABS. 18,408 K. Best price, $12,932. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. OLDSMOBILE ALERO GL, 2004; Sedan, 4-door, beige/tan, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD. 21,627 K. Best price $11,649. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, beige/tan, auto, FWD, A/C, CD, cruise, power steering/windows/locks. 16,886 K. Best price, $11,983. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, silver, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks, cruise, CD, rear spoiler. 13,913 K. Best price $12,244. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 2002: Sedan, 4-door, red, V-6, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, cruise, sun roof. 38,881 K. Best price, $11,894. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 14,080 K. Best price, $14,890. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE, 2003: 2-door, white, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 22,955 K. Best price $9941. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE, 2004: 2-door, silver, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/locks, cruise, CD, rear spoiler. 30,024 K. Best price, $9877. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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Save money this Fall and join a carpool today! If you don’t see your route listed here, call 864-CCTA today and we’ll send you a FREE matchlist of commuters in your area. Join the New Montpelier Vanpool today! Vanpool begins in Essex Junction, departs the Richmond P&R at 7:30 a.m., then departs downtown Montpelier at 4:30 p.m. If interested, please ref # 40440. Morrisville to Essex Junction: Looking to share a commute. My hours are MonFri from approx. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40963. South Burlington to Waterbury:

Looking to share a commute. My hours are Mon-Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but flexible. If you can help, please ref # 40924. Essex Junction to Vergennes: Looking to share a commute to Goodrich. I work MonFri from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40939. Burlington to Montpelier: Looking to share a commute from the Burlington National Life. I work Mon-Fri, 7:30am to 4:30pm. If you can help, please ref # 40928. Winooski to Montpelier: Looking to share a ride. My hours are Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40962. Waitsfield to Waterbury: Looking for a ride to Bombardier. I work Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 142117. West Berlin to Waterbury Looking for a ride Mon-Fri, 1-5:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref. # 142176.

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802-658-1212 SAAB 9000S, 1992: 4-door, hatchback, standard, original owner, excellent condition, meticulously maintained, green, beige leather interior, sun roof, mag wheels, all major maintenance items completed in last 8mo., incl. brakes/rotors/calipers/ tires/exhaust/clutch/tune-up. 147 K. $2400. 985-1165. SUBARU LEGACY, 1991: FWD, 185 K, tan, wagon, solid engine, new starter. $500/OBO. Call 734-6169. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1996: 80 K, auto, blue, sun roof. $4000/ OBO.655-5133, ask for Bridget. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS, 2004: Sedan, 4-door, red, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 25,004 K. Best price $16,211. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. VOLVO 240,1991: Sedan, auto, silver. Ultra clean w/just over 100 K. Sun roof, power windows/locks, etc. Full set of studded snows on rims, plug-in block heater, new timing belt/exhaust /battery. Runs great. $3500/firm. After 6 p.m., 802-623-6467, Sudbury.

Brookfield to Shelburne: Looking for a ride Mon.-Fri, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you can help, please ref. # 142201. Charlotte to Berlin: Looking to share a commute. I work Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. If you can help, please ref # 40946. Montpelier to Burlington: Looking to share a commute Mon and Thurs only from 8 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 142145. Colchester to Burlington: Looking to share a ride. I work Fridays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40961. Burlington to Middlebury: Looking to share a commute. My hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40951. Plattsburgh to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM. I work Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40954. Burlington to Shelburne: Looking for a ride to Vermont Teddy Bear. I work Mon-Fri., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40938. Williston to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride. Hours are Mon-Fri from 6:30

FORD RANGER XLT 4X2, 2000: Extended cab, custom cap, forest green, CD, V-6, runs great. 62 K. California truck, no rust. Asking $7300. 467-8583.

4 vans CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN, 1994: White, 151,850 K, good condition. FWD, leather, 7-passenger, CD, cruise, dual air bag, power seats, privacy glass, towing hitch, Nokia winter tires, integrated cell phone, newly inspected. Book, $3270. Priced to move, $2750. 862-1177. VW CAMPER, 1985: Very good condition mechanically/physically. 157 K. Auto trans. $5500/ firm. Call 259-3147, evenings.

4 snowmobiles SKIDOO MXZ 500 TRAIL, 2003, only 300 miles! Like new! Includes Caravan trailer and cover. $3900/OBO. 658-3782.

4 suvs FORD EXPLORER SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, red, auto, 4WD, XLT, A/C, power steering/ windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 29,093 K. Best price $18,312. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

a.m. - 3 p.m. If you can help, please reference 40921. Winooski to Williston Looking for a ride in the morning, Mon-Fri at 6:30 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40922. Williston to Montpelier: Looking for a ride. My hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. 5 p.m., but flexible. If you can help, please ref # 40932. Underhill to Burlington: Looking for a ride. Hours are Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40919. Essex Junction to Waterbury: Looking to share a ride to State Offices. My hours are Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40940. Cambridge to IBM: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40913. Burlington to St. Albans: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40929. Milton to Burlington: Looking for a ride. I work 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon-Fri. If you can help, please ref # 40925. Barre City to Northfield: Looking for a ride, one-way, Mon – Fri at 6 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 140609.

JEEP CHEROKEE, 1996: 4WD, 4door, auto, no rust, A/C, green. 152 K. $2900/OBO. 233-7895, cell. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 1997: Limited edition. Southern car, V-8, 4WD, silver w/black leather interior. 121 K. Great winter car! $6400. 617-571-8220. LANDROVER DISCOVERY, 1994: AWD, V-8, blue, tan leather, CD, 114 K. Studded Hakkas, clean interior, no rust. Excellent mechanical condition. $4500/firm. 802-793-0744. Located in Plainfield. OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, pewter, AWD, auto, A/C, cruise, CD, OnStar, ABS, leather, traction control. 35,326 K. Best price, $18,468. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC AZTEK SPORT UTILITY, 2004: 4-door, beige/tan, auto, AWD, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD, ABS. 11,956 K. Best price $20,000. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC VIBE SPORT WAGON, 2004: 4-door, red, auto, A/C, power steering/windows/locks, cruise, CD, roof rack. 20,018 K. Best price $13,989. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT UTILITY, 2002: 4-door, dark blue, 5speed, 4WD, “L”, A/C, cruise, CD,

Burlington to Milton: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40930. Charlotte to Burlington: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40947. South Burlington to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride to IBM. I work MonFri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40955. Burlington to Shelburne: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40967. Williston to Burlington: Looking to share a ride Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40967. Hinesburg to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, MonFri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40968. Richmond to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, MonFri., 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. If you can help, please ref # 40969. Colchester to Burlington: Looking to share a ride, Mon-Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40971. Winooski to Burlington: Looking for a ride to Starr Farm Nursing Center, Mon-

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ABS, roof rack. 34,714 K. Best price, $17,498. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

4 minivans CHEVROLET VENTURE EXTENDED MINIVAN, 2003: 4door, black, FWD, auto, 7-8 passenger, Warner Bros. Edition, cruise, OnStar, CD, DVD, leather. 20,557 K. Best price $18,767. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. CHRYSLER VOYAGER LX MINIVAN, 2003: Gold, auto, FWD, 7passenger, A/C, CD, power steering/locks/windows, cruise, roof rack, ABS. 34,421 K. Best price $12,443. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212. PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN, 2004: 4-door, blue, auto, FWD, A/C, power steering/windows/ locks, cruise, CD, roof rack. 10,293 K. Best price $15,966. Call Shearer Pontiac, 658-1212.

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Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40973. Winooski to Colchester: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40977. Vergennes to Burlington: Looking to share a ride, Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40978. Burlington to Springfield: Looking to give or share a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40980. Waitsfield to Hinesburg: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40987. Essex Junction to Burlington: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40994. Waterbury to Essex Junction: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 40989. Underhill to Waitsfield: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41002. Barre to Essex Junction: Looking to share a ride to IBM, Mon-Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41013. Richmond to Waterbury: Looking for a ride Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can help, please ref # 41022.

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER looking for new female talent for future productions. 802-658-1464. BAKER NEEDED: 158 Main St., Jeffersonville. Apply within or fax resumé to 644-8103. CARPENTERS WANTED: Contractor seeks experienced, hardworking carpenters frame to finish. Tools not necessary. “Finish only” carpenters need not apply. Full-time, year-round. 309-1117. CASHIERS: Full or part-time. $8.25/hour. Second and third shifts, weekends, flex hours. Bourne’s Shell, Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. 658-6460. COOL TRAVEL JOB: Entry level positions, 18+, no exp. necessary. 2 weeks paid training, transportation, lodging provided. $500 signing bonus to start. Toll-free, 1-877-646-5050. (AAN CAN) CUSTODIAN: Champlain Valley Union High School 2nd shift. Hours, 3:00-11:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Call 482-7177 for info. or pick up an application at the CVU Office, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg, VT 05461. EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN: Dynamic Emergency Services Clinician needed to provide crisis stabilization services to community residents. The Emergency Team is an innovative crisis response program at Rutland Mental Health Services in partnership with Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Psychiatric Unit. The hours are flexible and variable during the day and evenings with no scheduled overnight shifts. Master’s level plus experience preferred. Excellent benefit package. Send resumés and cover letter to: Rutland Mental Health, Human Resources, PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05702. HAIRSTYLIST FOR BUSY BURLINGTON SALON. Salary, bonuses and health benefits. Clientele provided. Apply in person at Supercuts, 570 Shelburne Rd. or email resumé to owen bob@verizon.net. 861-1000. LEGAL SECRETARY: Part-time, experience with billing/accounting software and medical records. Please send resumé to: RSB, 90 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401. PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Peachtree Accounting Software, compensation and benefits negotiable. Call Marian, 860-5050. SERVICE ELECTRICIAN: 4 + years experience. License required. Strong work ethic, ability to troubleshoot independently. Company vehicle, retirement/health plan, paid vacation, incentive bonus. Dan, 863-5513. SPEEDER AND EARL’S is looking for morning and afternoon baristas for its Burlington and Essex Junction locations. Please apply in person at 412 Pine St., Burlington. YOUTH COUNSELOR/TEACHER: Make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth. Get paid to canoe, backpack and make friends you’ll keep for life. Year-round, residential positions. Excellent salary/ benefits. Details and online application, www.eckerd.org., or send resumé to Career Advisor/CL, Eckerd Youth Alternatives, P.O. Box 7450, Clearwater, FL 33758. EOE. (AAN CAN)

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MARIJUANA AND TOBACCO SMOKERS NEEDED for UVM research study! We need people who are smokers of both tobacco and marijuana. This is not a treatment study. Must be at least 18 years old. Compensation up to $775. Call 847-7897. All calls and participation confidential.

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FIREFLY INFANT DEVELOPMENT CENTER: New childcare facility located on Shelburne/ South Burlington line, has openings for infants 6 weeks - 2 years of age. For information, please call 864-7835 or email fireflyinfants@aol.com.

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$750 WEEKLY INCOME potential mailing our sales letters from home. No experience necessary. Full/part-time. Genuine opportunity. Free supplies and postage. 630-786-6633, 24 hours. (AAN CAN) A $250 K - $500 K+ 1ST YEAR income opportunity. Home-based, not MLM! No personal selling. Training and support provided. Proven system. Call 877-3473745, 24 hours. (AAN CAN) A COOL TRAVEL JOB. Now hiring 18-24 positions. Guys/gals to work and travel entire USA. Paid training, transportation, lodging furnished. Call today, start today. 1-877-646-5050. (AAN CAN) DANCERS: Looking for time away? $450/weekly paycheck. Tips and commission. White sandy beaches. Hotel and airfare incl. Earn $2000-$3000/weekly. For more details, roxguam@ yahoo.com. (AAN CAN) EARN $3500 WEEKLY! Answering surveys online! $25$75/survey! Guaranteed paychecks! Mystery shoppers needed! $57/hour shopping! Free grants! Receive $500,000$800,000! www.RealCash Programs.com (AAN CAN). GET PAID TO SHOP! Mystery shoppers needed to pose as customers! Training provided. FT/PT. Call now!1-800-690-1273. (AAN CAN) GOVERNMENT JOBS: Earn $12 $48/hour. Avail. w/full medical/dental benefits and paid training on clerical, administrative, law enforcement, homeland security, wildlife, more! 1-800320-9353, ext. 2012. (AAN CAN) HIRING FOR 2004/2005: $15$45/hr. Full benefits, no experience necessary. Green Card OK. 866-317-0558 ext, 325. (AAN CAN) STOP! Making money for someone else. Control your future as the owner of your own successful franchise. The Entrepreneur’s Source is the answer. Call Pat Burns, 1-866-450-0077.

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FOUND BIKE. Women’s Specialized. Call to identify, 863-9872. LOST MALE CAT: Short black hair w/white patch on back. No tail. Last seen wearing purple collar w/tag. Missing since midSept, Burlington. Sad owner offers reward. 864-4484. LOST: Small, black, leather binder, about 6”x 8”, w/Palm Pilot inside. Lost near the corner of Main/Battery St., Burlington, near the Cornerstone Building, 11/17. Have a heart and please help me out. Reward offered. 324-1257.

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ADOPTION: We care about you. If you are pregnant and considering placing your baby for adoption, we would love to talk to you. Please call 800-844-3630. CALLING ALL VERMONT WOMEN who have an erotic tale to tell! While driving to work on the first cold fall morning, I started to wonder how other women stay warm during the long Vermont winter. I am interested in collecting fiction or nonfiction erotic stories to publish in book form. If you would like to share your story, please sent it to: C/o: Maria, PO Box 87, Plainfield, VT 05667. Payment will be in a a complimentary copy of the book. Please include name and address. CASH NOW FOR structured settlements, annuities and insurance payouts. 800-794-7310. J.G. Wentworth means cash now for structured settlements. (AAN CAN) CRAZY MAMA’S INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Exit 21 off I-89, Swanton, VT. Thanksgiving weekend: $1 for each of the first 50 people, each day! Open Friday Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 802868-9177. Shoppers welcome, vendors wanted.

DONATE YOUR CAR to the Cancer Fund of America. Help those suffering with cancer today. Free towing and tax deductible. 800-835-9372, www.cfoa.org. (AAN CAN) INDOOR TAG SALE TO BENEFIT THE LIVER DONOR FUND! 11/27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Inn at Essex, Morrill Ballroom. Items include books, movies, clothing, home goods, records, furniture, etc. PREGNANT? Considering adoption? We can help! We specialize in matching families with birth mothers nationwide. Toll free, 24 hours a day 866-921-0565. One True Gift Adoptions. (AAN CAN) THE CHAIRMAN OF THE Burlington Libertarian Party Committee hereby calls a caucus to be scheduled on 12/4 at 3 p.m. at 53 Ave. C in Burlington. Please call 865-0111 to RSVP if you plan to attend. Election of officers and issues facing the city will be discussed. WIN THE LOTTERY! Computer tested, new winning Delta Diamond Formula. www.WINTRACK.com, WINP3NEW, PO Box 357, Perrineville, NJ 085350357. 609-443-0793. (AAN CAN)

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CASTING:TV series seeks people struggling with painful addictions, especially danger, video games, steroids, promiscuity, plastic surgery. Also seeking troubled teens, desperate housewives and groupies. www.habit stv.com. (AAN CAN) EXOTICA DANCERS featuring girls going wild for your next birthday, bachelor party or funon-one show. 802-658-1464. New talent welcome.

4 professional svcs. A BETTER SWEDISH MASSAGE, circulatory with Big Sur long strokes, driving for airports, Drs. apts.. Hairdressing and respite care for elderly. Call now! Jaqi, 864-6213. COMPUTER HOUSE CALLS: Computer software, hardware upgrades, repairs, virus, pop-up, spyware removal and optimization. Reasonable rates. 310-8371. COMPUTER PROBLEMS? You are not alone! VPC Solutions offers VIRUS/SPYWARE removal, troubleshooting and repairs. Visit www.vermontpcsolutions.com or call Michael, 434-6539. Student discounts. FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER: A/P, A/R, payroll, Quickbooks, etc. 16 years experience. Call Lisa, 802-759-2078 or email rowell@madriver.com. NEED HELP MANAGING THE HOLIDAY hullabaloo? Christmas elves avail. to run errands, pick out the perfect gift for that special someone and help manage your holiday headaches. Call Sam or Brie, 355-4204 or 318-6404.

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A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER REPAIR by excellent technicians. Low rates, fast turnaround. Refurbished computers available. ReCycle North Tech Services, 266 Pine St., Burlington, 658-4143 ext. 23. COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES: PCs, Macs, networking, web design, tutoring, digital graphics and audio editing. Competitive rates. Many references. House calls and in-shop. Free quote, 864-7470 or inhousecomp@verizon.net.

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BRING THE SPARKLE BACK IN TO YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE. Call “Big Boss” Brager and “the gold crown kid.” Eco-friendly. Specializing in top-to-bottom, whole house cleanings. 862-9431. THE CLEAN TEAM: Residential and commercial cleaning service. Also offering move-in, move-out and construction clean-up. Locally owned/operated. Guaranteed. Call The Clean Team today. 310-6770.

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ORIGINAL Katharine Montstream watercolor, Lake Champlain scenic. Actual painting 24” x 10” horizontal. Custom wood framed, 31” x 18”. Beautiful! 879-3802. $650/OBO. 652-6352.

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FEMALE MODELS WANTED for various G-rated projects. Free portfolio pictures, experience, possible start in the business. David Russell Photography, 8621172 or rusldp@juno.com or visit www.rusldp.com.

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DISAPPOINTED WITH THE 2004 ELECTION? Express your frustration w/an “If This Is The American Dream...Wake Me Up!” bumper sticker. $2/each. Support the cause. Start a trend. Send CK/MO/CA and mailing info to: Robert DeCicco, PO Box 506, Colchester, VT 05446. EARTH-LITE MASSAGE TABLE: Avalon, portable, adjustable massage table, sage-green. Comes w/head cradle and black carrying-case and strap. Great condition, used only a couple times. Great deal: $300. Call 229-5996. FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM: Includes standard installation. 3-months free HBO and Cinemax. Access to over 225 channels! Limited time offer, S&H, restrictions apply. 1-800877-1251. (AAN CAN) LIKE-NEW HAKKAPELITTA snow tires. Will fit Audi, BMW, Saab and Subarus with 16” rims. Size 205, 55, 16, studdable. $150/OBO, were $390. Call 598-7153. MOVING SALE: Dressers, entertainment center, heavy oak desk w/shelving, side tables, red plaid overstuffed chair, TVs, dishes, large microwave, many odds and ends. 872-7098. NEED EXTRA CASH? Get cash for your used CDs and DVDs at CashForCds.com! Free quote, post-paid mailer and fast payment by check or paypal. (AAN CAN) SPA! Overstocked! New 7 person spa, loaded! Includes cover, delivery and warranty. $2999, was $5999. 1-888-397-3529. (AAN CAN). TIRES: 4 studded Mastercraft snow tires, 4 Michelin all-season radials, 2 Yokahama winter radials. All P195 70 R14. 872-7098. TOOLS: Craftsmen table saw (needs new fence), detail sander by Dremel, old drills by Shopcraft & Bosch, square finishing sanders by Dewalt & Makita, cement laying tools, assorted hand tools (some antiques). Please call 233-5621.

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4 CHAIRS: Dining, wooden w/wicker seats. Bent wood arms, incl. nice custom covers. Great condition. $300/OBO. Please call 233-5621.

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ALPHASMART DANA: Note-taking small laptop, full-size keyboard, weighs .9 kg, Palm OS, Apple Mac or Windows compatible, co. Paid, $325, selling for $185! Call 861-6000.

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR: Professional, efficient and prompt computer service. Repairs, upgrades, virus removal and performance enhancement. Rose Computer Technology Services. 862-1177.

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12” DISK/BELT SANDER, 6”8” JOINTER. 233-5621.

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CELLOS, STRING BASSES, VIOLINS, VIOLAS: New and old instruments, sales, restoration and repair. Experienced luthiers. Paul Perley Cellos, in business since 1988. 802-229-1501, pperleycellos@aol.com. OVER 110 LP RECORD ALBUMS! 60s-70s rock, folk, country, classical, eclectic and off-the-wall. Sold as a lot, all in good condition or better. Excellent resale opportunity. Email for list or with questions, dalep@pshift.com. $300. PEARL WORLD SERIES 7-piece drum set w/cymbals, stands and cases. $600. 864-5281.

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CD MANUFACTURING: Give us a call and see why over 200 of New England’s top musicians trust us with their CD manufacturing. Great prices and excellent service! Call Charles Eller Studios at 802-425-3508. COSMIC HILL RECORDING: MIDI and production services. Years of experience in writing, playing, recording and production. Dedicated to making your music sound great. $25 per hour. 496-3166. Moretown, VT. QUESTION MARK PRODUCTIONS: Audio engineering/production, live sound, recording. 802-578-9356.

4 musicians wanted ATTENTION VOCALISTS! Band seeks talented singer w/the range to cover Sting, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, INXS, U2, etc. Wishful thinking? If not, please call Kevin, 862-5015. JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED: Local bassist looking to form a small bebop group to do originals and standards. Looking for piano and drums, yet open to others. Call Chris, 893-6645. LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS to form a band with a play list similar to that of WOKO (country). Call 373-4164.

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DRUM LESSONS: Greater Burlington area. Your place or mine. Beginners on up, all ages welcome. Accomplished, young instructor. Reasonable rates! Ethan Snyder, 793-9306. GUITAR: All styles/levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, Sneakers Jazz Band, etc.), 862-7696, www.paulas bell.com. GUITAR INSTRUCTION: Relaxed yet disciplined arena. 20+ years experience. No-pretense environment fosters technique and creativity. Beginners welcome. Refs. avail. 802-877-3624. PIANO AND/OR IMPROVISATION: Lessons in theory, harmony and improvisation for all instrumentalists and vocalists. All ages! Beginning through advanced concepts taught with clarity and patience. Questions? Call Shane Hardiman, 279-8859, Winooski. hipkeys@lycos.com.

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3 BEACH VACATIONS: Playa del Carmen-Mexico; Bahama’s Cruise’n Stay; Orlando/Daytona Beach. Also $800 of Delta Airline vouchers. Sacrificial prices! Call Marie, 999-9886.

NEED YOUR CAR IN FLORIDA? Very experienced driver, twice already this year, 30 times in 27 years. Can meet your schedule. Call Tom, 482-2894.

4 legals STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. In re: R.K. ) Family Court of Vermont )Chittenden County )Docket No. 222-4-04 Cnjv NOTICE OF HEARING To: April Kranz and Will Kranz, putative Parents of R.K. You are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all of your parental rights to R.K. will be held on Friday, Dec 3rd at 1:00, 2004 at the Family Court of Vermont, Chittenden County, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont. You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Family Court Judge Date 10/18/04 VERMONT ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD 10 V.S.A. Ch. 151 ACT 250 NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE Re: John Larkin, Inc. Land Use Permit Application #4C0526-11R(2)-EB On December 18, 2003, the District 4 Environmental Commission (Commission) issued Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order #4C0526-11 denying the application of John Larkin, Inc. (Applicant) for authorization to construct a 6story tall,113-room elderly housing building on Lot #6 of the Bartlett commercial subdivision, to be built on a 7.03-acre tract located between Spear Street and Route 7/Shelburne Road in South Burlington, Vermont (Project). On January 16, 2004, the Applicant filed a request to reconsider, and on March 11, 2004 the Commission issued Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order #4C0526-11R, again denying the application for the Project. On August 19, 2004, the Applicant filed a second request to reconsider, and on October 19, 2004, the Commission issued Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order #4C0526-11R(2) (Decision), again denying the application for the Project. On November 5, 2004, the Applicant filed an appeal with the Environmental Board (Board) from the Decision alleging error with respect to Criteria 1(B)(waste disposal) and 8(aesthetics) (10 V.S.A. ‘ 6086(a)(1) (B) and 6086(a)(8)). The Chair of the Board, or her delegate, will hold a prehearing conference in this matter on Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., at the Environmental Board’s Conference Room, National Life Records Center Building, National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont, 05620-3201. Purposes of prehearing conferences are set forth at Environmental Board Rule (EBR) 16.

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7D SUPPORTGROUPSLEGALS If the Commission granted you party status and this grant has not been appealed, and you wish to participate as a party in this appeal, you must attend the prehearing conference or notify the Board in writing of your interest before the prehearing conference. If you did not seek party status before the Commission, or if your party status is an issue on appeal, and you wish to participate as a party in this appeal, you must file a written party status petition at or before the prehearing conference. Party status petitions must comply with EBR 14. Failure to file a timely party status petition, without a demonstration of good cause, waives all rights to party status and further notice of these proceedings. Parties identified in EBR 14(A)(1) - (4) who wish to participate in this matter are requested to inform the Board of this interest before the prehearing conference but need not file party status petitions. Any document filed with the Board must include an original and ten (10) copies and a certificate of service certifying that the document was served on each party on the certificate of service list. If you have any questions, please contact the person identified below. Dated at Montpelier, Vermont this 18th day of November, 2004. Melanie Kehne, Associate General Counsel, Environmental Board (802-828-3305).

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DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call United Way GET-INFO (a confidential help line) 652-4636, MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT GROUP: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, Hill.kern@veri zon.net or call 802-373-0351. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Cofacilitated by supportive peers and mental-health professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TRANS PARTNERS AND ALLIES GROUP: Every 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Are you dating, in a civil union, married or attracted to a person who is transgendered? Looking for others like you to meet and talk in a safe and casual atmosphere? We have the peer support you’ve been looking for! R.U.1.2? TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: 4th Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?

60+ SUPPORT GROUP: Ongoing weekly support group for men and women over the age of 60. Share your strengths and struggles with this particular stage of life. We have fun! Facilitated by Barbara L. Kester, Ph.D. 657-3668. MOOD DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: First group meeting, Monday, November 8, 4:15-6 p.m., Northfield United Church, Main St. Info, 485-4934 or email suppgrp@yahoo.com. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Sundays, 6 p.m. Weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 6553317 or Patricia, 658-6904. INTERESTED IN WRITING for children? Support and critique group meets monthly. Call Anne, 861-6000 or anne@books byme.us. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 8624516, or visit www.together. net/~cvana. PARENTING GROUP: Parenting group for parents/guardians of children of any age. Wednesday mornings. Please call River Valley Associates for more information. 651-7520. AL-ANON/ALATEEN: Local meetings held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 860-8388 or toll-free, 1-866-972-5266. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington (1068 Williston Rd.), from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 223-4111 or cgould1136@ earthlink.net. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-VT. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Men call Sandy, 863-5708. Women call Valerie, 655-9478. SUICIDE SURVIVORS GROUP: Survivors and their families meet monthly for mutual support in the Burlington area, 6-7 p.m. Call for location, 223-4111. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. ADD PARTNERS SUPPORT GROUP forming. Does your partner or spouse have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)? Would love to get together and share experiences, support, challenges. Please contact addpart ner@yahoo.com. WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds.

DECLUTTERS SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612. PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call Amy at 247-5460 for more information. WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives. Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:30-2 p.m. Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info. WANTED: Fellow painters to get together bi-weekly for coffee and to discuss our work. Support each other’s creativity! Show your work. Meet at local downtown coffee shops. Call 6582976, if interested. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-4344423 or email: dragonheartver mont@gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS: Fridays, 6-7 p.m. The Society of Friends Meeting House, 173 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Free. Info, 479-0684. 12-step program designed to help women and men with depression, negative thinking or any mental/emotional problems. SELF-REALIZATION: Social/support group for likeminded people interested in spirituality, yoga, psychic experiences, transcendence and transformation. Burlington. If interested, call Jill at 877-3375 or email jlo@together.net. NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732 or atblythel @aol.com. WOMEN’S WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: Do we know what to do? Yes! Do we do it? Not always! Sometimes the answer is mutual support — for free! Let’s decide together what works for us. I want to start — do you? Anne, 861-6000. BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP open to new members. Meets downtown. Our goal is to become healthy and happy. For info, call Gerhard at 864-3103.

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ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) monthly support group: For patients, caregivers and loved ones who are living or have lived with ALS. Third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Jim’s House, 1266 Creamery Rd., Williston. Info and directions, 802-8628882 or vt@alsanne.org. AL-ANON: Thursdays, 12:301:30 p.m. at the AWARE office, 88 High St., Hardwick. Info, 472-6463. WOMEN IN TRANSITION: Join a support/social group for women who are separated or divorced. The goal is to form a circle of friends for support and social activities. If interested email Katherine at MKR27609@ aol.com. SMART RECOVERY: For info, contact Bob at 425-4058 or email carmody@madriver.com. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION of Vermont: Daytime support group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, from 12-2 p.m. For more info, contact Polly Erickson at 847-6941. METHADONE ANONYMOUS: A medication-assisted recovery support group. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Alano Club. Directions: Rt. 15 Fort Ethan Allen entrance, Barnes Ave., third right on to Hegeman Ave., #74 on left. All are welcome. TRANS PARTNERS support group: Meet and talk w/other partners of transgendered/transsexual people. The second Friday of every month. R.U.1.2? Community Center, 6 p.m. 860RU12. HEPATITIS C SUPPORT group: Second Thursday of each month. McClure MultiGenerational Center, 6-8 p.m. Those who have hepatitis, their friends and family members are welcome. 454-1316. ARE YOU A BUTCH, F2M, StoneButch, TGButch, TransMan, Femme, High Femme or any other description of Butch, FtM or Femme/feminine woman? If so, join us as we plan fun activities and offer each other resources, support and friendship within the Butch/FtMFemme world. For more info, contact Miss Morpheus at missmorpheus1@yahoo.com. HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family /social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 865-9781. WOULD YOU LIKE to join a thriving, mixed social group? Get together for various activities/friendship in Montpelier/ Burlington. 229-4390 or email treesha7@email.com. SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel. Join other naturists and like-minded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontauna turel.com. PARENTS TOGETHER support groups: Would you like to talk and share ideas with other parents about the joys and challenges of children? Support groups for all parents. Desireah, 796-3119.

MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info. NONCUSTODIAL SUPPORT group for parents. Contact Bill Bagdon, 434-6495. ARE YOU UNABLE TO get out of debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Is it a problem for you? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous. Wednesdays, 7:308:30 p.m. The Alano Club, 74 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Contact Valerie P. at 324-7847. BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family. Expert speakers often scheduled. 1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Deb Parizo, 8638644. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866869-7341 (toll-free). MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY group: support and education for people with psychiatric challenges. Joan, 865-6135. FAMILY/FRIENDS OF THOSE suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: second Monday of the month, 4-5 p.m. The Arbors. 985-8600. SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL violence: Form contacts and discuss ways to begin healing. Women’s Rape Crisis Center, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0555. DIVORCED PEOPLE: If you are separated, thinking of separating, in the process of divorce, or just divorced, I’m thinking about starting a loose group where such people can talk, whine, have some fun, and maybe even get together. Perhaps there is life after him or her. If interested email Bob at bberman@tti global.com or call/lv msg. at 802-388-0779. WIDOWS & WIDOWERS: Looking for persons interested in forming a support group for activities in the Burlington area. Info, 656-3280. “HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 3886107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS: All men and women welcome. There are currently four meeting per week. Mon., 6-7:15 p.m. Wed. 78 a.m. Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m., Sat. 10-11:30 a.m. Brenda, 658-9278. BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming.

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COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Christ Church Presbyterian, UVM, Burlington. Info, 482-5319. People mourning the loss of children, grandchildren or siblings find help and support. PROSTATE CANCER: The second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m. Board Room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. Info, 800-639-1888. This “manto-man” support group deals with disease. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655. Overeaters get support in addressing their problem. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area. AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 6556512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an alcohol problem? Al-Anon can help. DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL violence: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205. 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 802-862-4516 or visit www.together.net/cvana. EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS: Fridays, 6-7 p.m. The Society of Friends Meeting House, 173 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Free. Info, 899-3006. This 12-step program is designed to help women and men with depression, negative thinking or any mental or emotional problem. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS Anonymous: Sundays, 7 p.m. Free. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, VT 05402. Get help through this weekly 12step program. HEROIN 101: Educational and informational support group. Free. First Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. GMNC. 275 College St. Info, 860-3567. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS: Burlington, meets at Birchwood Terrace, 2nd & 4th Wed., at 1:30. Colchester, meets at FAHC, Fanny Allen Campus, 1st Thurs. of month at 3 and 7 p.m. Shelburne, meets at The Arbors, 2nd Tues. of month at 10 a.m. ADULTS EXPERIENCING the death of a loved one: Two Wed. evenings a month, First Congregational Church, Burlington. Info, 434-4159. DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S disease support group for the caregivers: Barre, meets at Rowan Ct., 4th Wed. of month at 3 p.m. Montpelier, 338 River St., 2nd Wed. of month at 7 p.m.

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7D WELLNESSAAHHHHH... 4 colonic hydrotherapy COLONIC HYDROTHERAPY: Digestive wellness. 20 years, experience in holistic therapies. “Wellness begins from within.” Call for appt. 6600779.

4 feng shui FENG SHUI VERMONT: Consultations for homes, businesses, schools. Change your surroundings, change your life! Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Carol C. Wheelock, M.Ed. 802-4962306, cwheelock@fengshuiv ermont.com, www.fengshuiv ermont.com.

4 general health MEN WANTED: www.maxxlength.com. (AAN CAN) VIAGRA: $2.40/dose. Cialis available. Lowest price refills. Guaranteed! Call PBG we can help! Non-profit organization. Toll-free: 1866-887-7283. (AAN CAN)

4 hand/arm health MUSICIANS/COMPUTER USERS: Eliminate pain. Learn to unify/coordinate the positioning/movement of your fingers, hands/arms. Gain accuracy, speed, ease. Alison Cheroff, concert pianist, Taubman Approach. 802-454-1907.

4 hypnotherapy HYPNOSIS. YES. IT WORKS. Effective for smoking cessation, weight loss, motivation, stress management and more! Call Kristin Watson, Certified Hypnotherapist, at Pathways to WellBeing, 862-8806 x 2.

4 massage A GOOD MASSAGE is within reach. Offering Swedish-style relaxation massage. Office at College and Union. Affordable, with fees on a sliding scale. Andrew Powers, 3638704. BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM: Various modalities. Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Hours, 11 a.m. -

7 p.m. Bodywork practitioner Tamah Augen, AMTA insured. 802-310-6311, Pathways to Wellbeing. GREEN GODDESS HEALING: Combines Japanese Shiatsu and Western massage for a deep-tissue treatment, easing pain, reducing stress. Reflexology/Reiki treatments avail. Burlington. Kristin, 862-8806 x 2. METTA TOUCH: Thai Yoga Massage: Integration of gentle stretching, massage & acupressure techniques. Release stress & become energized! Blythe Kent, Certified Practitioner. Downtown Burlington, flexible schedule. 862-2212. MOONLIGHT MASSAGE: Journey into the realms of relaxation! Available in your home or hotel. Male clientele only. Contact Owen, 802355-5247, www.moonlight massage.com. STRONG HANDS AND A CARING MIND equal a soothing, full-body massage. Student discount. Feel free to stay as long as you like. Roy, 660-0903. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE and Bodywork: Kastle Sanderson Combs, C.M.T. is

accepting new clients by appointment to his downtown Burlington office space. Kastle is certified in a vast array of Eastern and Western bodywork styles. All sessions are uniquely structured to fit each individual’s specific concerns. Please call 862-8806 ext. 7 for appointment scheduling or visit www.healthymassage.Info for more information. WINNER OF THE 2004 WELLNESS PRACTITIONER DAYSIES AWARD: Come in and feel these award-winning hands taking you to a place of healing and health through Reiki and deep-tissue massage for men and women with Sergio Corrales, CMT. Now accepting appointments for out/in calls. 324-8235. Burlington.

4 nutrition TOO BUSY TO COOK? Experienced private chef and nutrition consultant prepares your meals and delivers them to your home. Nutritious, delicious and reasonably priced. Call Chef-on-the-Go, 802-933-6645.

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BURLINGTON: Clean, quiet, cheerful massage space avail. Great location (College St.), great rates. Call Jody, 802598-0356. BURLINGTON: Looking for massage therapist to rent part-time 1.5 days in established holistic healthcare center. Convenient downtown location. Beautiful, light space. Pathways to WellBeing, 862-8806 x 2, ask for Kristin.

SKI SEASON IS COMING: Are you ready? Home Team Personal Training is offering a special program for skiers and snowboarders. Train in the privacy of your home or office. Call for a free consultation. Michael Sirois, ACE Certified Personal Trainer. 318-6477.

4 psychotherapy BARBARA L. KESTER, Ph.D. Licensed psychologistDoctorate. 125 College St., Burlington. Interactive, psychodynamic approach. Transitions, loss, abuse, divorce, health concerns. 657-3668.

4 weightloss DIETING GOT YOU DOWN? You’ve tried everything else, now do what works! I lost 37 lbs. and 5 pant sizes. I’ll teach you how to change your shape for life! Call for a free consultation, 802-933-6645.

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ness deal or an awkward relationship. It’s not necessarily your sacred duty to try to make this mess more beautiful, and you certainly shouldn’t try to prop it up or pretend it’s well done. But I do believe you should create something better to compensate for it — much better. Though almost anything you come up with will look good in comparison, you can’t afford to merely act like a smarter chimpanzee with a more deluxe Etch-a-Sketch.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Psychologist James Hillman says that taking action to correct social and economic injustice in the world can serve as powerful psychotherapy. In some cases, it may even be a more effective way to transmute one’s personal pain than talking endlessly about the pain with a therapist. That thought is the seed of my advice for you, Cancerian. In the coming weeks, the sure cure for your problems — even your most uncomfortable enigma — is to take your mind off yourself and summon all your emotionally rich ingenuity to help others.

TAURUS

(Apr. 20-May 20): “The basic difference between an ordinary person and a warrior,” wrote Carlos Castaneda, “is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary person takes everything either as a blessing or a curse.” Maybe you consider yourself an ordinary person, Taurus, and therefore think Castaneda’s definition of a warrior has no meaning for you. But I’m here to tell you that the astrological omens say you will have to be a warrior in the coming weeks, even if you’re usually not. So please act as if every experience will have the potential to be an interesting, invigorating challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In honor of your entrance into the Season of Romance, I’ve written you a love poem. Here it is. Be my slow-motion dance. Be my birthday earthquake. Be my ripe pomegranate floating in a blue plastic swimming pool on the first day of winter. Be my handstand on a barstool, my whirlwind week in clown school, my joke shared with a Siberian shaman while shopping for socks at Wal-Mart. Be my puzzle with one piece missing. Be the waves crashing on a beach in the south of France in the 22nd century. Be my golden ham-

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): San Francisco Chronicle critic Mick LaSalle described the movie Van Helsing as “what a chimpanzee might do with an Etch-a-Sketch.” I suspect that someone in your sphere has recently produced something similar — perhaps a bad work of art, a botched busi-

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(March 21-Apr. 19): Sometimes it’s just not worth trying to gnaw through the leather straps; you’re better off accepting your bondage, saving your energy, and escaping into daydreams. But in the coming weeks, Aries, you should definitely strive to chomp through the leather straps. In fact, you’re likely to have excellent results whenever you do anything to wriggle out of your “mind-forg’d manacles,” slip away from your volunteer slavery, or break free from your selfimposed incarceration. When you look back on your life from the perspective of next year, you will probably call December your Month of Liberation.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the film Catch Me If You Can, a character played by Christopher Walken tells a story that illustrates persistence under duress. “Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream,” he begins. “The first mouse gave up and drowned. The second mouse wouldn’t quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out.” I urge you to make that second mouse your role model in the coming days, Virgo. Can you summon that much courage, stamina and strength of will? The astrological omens say you can.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suggest that you refer to yourself as “we” rather than “I” for the next couple of weeks. There is a power struggle going on among your various sub-personalities, and the best way to keep some of them from going berserk and doing something irrational is to treat them all equally. In fact, I suggest that you give each of them a name. Make each of them feel special. Then sit down with them in a big summit conference. Clear the air. Create an environment that fosters freedom of expression. Listen attentively as each of your many selves describes his or her needs, and try to come up with a plan that satisfies everyone.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is one of those odd turning points when you have a license to be a cute brat in charge of mischievous healing. I dare you to stir up the exact kind of trouble that will make everyone feel

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SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can’t get what you want until you ask for what you want. That’s always true, of course. But in the coming days, Sagittarius, it will be even more intensely true than usual. Your life will be a desolate wasteland of frustration if you expect everyone to telepathically guess what you’re fantasizing about. But your life will be an overflowing cornucopia of delights if you state concisely, without any whining and without any attitude, precisely what it is you desire. Oh, by the way, here’s a corollary to this week’s Main Rule: You can’t get what you want until you know what you want.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22Jan. 19): With the help of a dead man, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling achieved success in baseball’s post-season playoffs. Shortly before his team’s biggest games, Schilling suffered a serious ankle injury. His doctors dreamed up an experimental procedure that involved sewing his skin to the tissue beneath it, thereby creating a temporary barrier to prevent his weakened tendon from slipping. Since they’d never actually done it, they tried it out first on a cadaver. It worked, and they applied what they’d

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There will be times in 2005 when I will ask you to spend quality time wrestling with people who disagree with you; I’ll suggest that you expose yourself eagerly to influences that are unfamiliar and even alien. But don’t do any of that in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Right now your assignments are to hang around like-minded people, to talk shop with cohorts who share your biases, and to build your community through fun and games. You need to feel you’re part of a thriving web that supports you in your drive to live out your dreams — and you need to feel a lot of joy as you do it.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): “If you want to build a ship,” counseled author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” That’s not only smart advice for a leader who wants to inspire the best in her team members, but also for anyone interested in motivating herself to risk great solo adventures. In fact, that’s exactly what you should do in the coming weeks, Pisces. Whisper with wild abandon to your inner child, your inner explorer, your inner magician and your inner monarch. Fill them with the desire to go in search of captivating mysteries that will thrill your heart.

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Medical SecretaryReceptionist HOSPICE MSW Addison County Home Health & Hospice is currently seeking a full-time MSW for our hospice program. Previous hospice, bereavement, and grief support group experience is strongly desired. LICSW preferred. ACHH&H offers a superior benefits package and generous paid time-off. Qualified candidates should stop by our office on Rt. 7, 2 miles north of Middlebury, to fill out an application or should send resumés to:

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Our busy, friendly family practice in Charlotte Village needs a highly organized, detail-oriented person with excellent phone and people skills. The ability to multitask effectively and cheerfully will be a plus. Position includes patient check-in and check-out, scheduling of office appointments and referrals, telephone management, and maintenance of medical records. Medical office experience preferred, but we will train the right person. This challenging position is part-time, 3-4 days/week, with excellent benefits. Send your resumé and references with cover letter to:

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EMPLOYMENT Lamoille County Mental Health Services, Inc., a designated community mental health center, seeks the following:

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES School-based Clinician Part-time therapist needed for school in Greensboro. Master’s required. Provide a range of clinical services within a school/home setting. Services provided include therapy, specialized rehabilitation and a limited amount of case management. Please send resumé.

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Our Administration and Finance Division is seeking a billing specialist. Looking for an energetic self-starter to add to our team. Position includes collection responsibilities and requires verbal and written communications with third party payers and clients, including face-to-face contact. Must have familiarity with medical practice billing conventions, including VT Medicaid programs. Experience using an automated billing system, and mental health background a plus.

Working one-on-one with children in the Hardwick area 15 hours per week. Please call Sue Grimes at (802) 888-5026.

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Intensive Case Manager Recovery-oriented mental health program seeks dynamic, flexible team player to provide intensive case management services to individuals with major and persistent mental illness within a modified Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Responsibilities include providing assistance with activities of daily living, money management, social and interpersonal skill development, medication monitoring, and supportive counseling in community settings, including home visits. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and flexible schedule (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) a must. Knowledge of substance abuse and the criminal justice system desirable. Associate’s degree in the Human Services field and relevant experience required. Please send letter of interest and resumé to the address below.

Family Center Leadership Position Northwestern Counseling and Support Services is seeking a strong and dynamic leader to direct our Parent Child Center, The Family Center of Northwestern Vermont. Qualified candidates will possess leadership, management, clinical, and financial skills to direct the Child Development and Family Support programs. A working knowledge of the Agency of Human Services, early education, prevention, Medicaid, and grant writing are essential skills to this position. Relevant Bachelor’s or advanced degree required.

Behavioral Interventionist Working one-on-one with an aggressive child in the school setting. Please send resumé.

ADMINISTRATION Needed for busy office. Friendly, dependable person needed to man a seven-line telephone system, greet customers and aid staff. Please call Sue Grimes at (802) 888-5026.

Temporary Records Librarian Needed for six weeks beginning December. Monitor records, adhere to all federal, state and payer regulations. Filing. Please call Sue Grimes at (802) 888-5026.

Administrative Substitutes To work in Morrisville office. Duties include reception, telephone answering, typing, filing, copying and special projects. Please call Sue Grimes at (802) 888-5026 or stop by 2020 Brooklyn Street to fill out an application.

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION & TREATMENT Vocational Crew Leader Dedicated and dependable person needed to work permanent part-time. Community-based supported employment program that provides vocational services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness, using different employment and recovery models. Workdays consist of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 24 hours per week. Clean driving record required. Please send resumé.

Caregivers Needed Join a dynamic team of healthcare providers in a friendly work environment. Copley House in Morrisville is looking for dependable, dedicated persons to serve as caregivers to the adult residents. Please call Leslie at (802) 888-7323.

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Contracted Community Support Worker Looking for a male companion to support a man with developmental disabilities and CP in his home. Need to fill two positions – 30 hours per week. Team support and training provided. Contact Gordon at 868-3523 x225.

Substitute Behavior Interventionist Seeking responsible, trustworthy, caring individual to work in a school setting assisting children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Must be comfortable with all aspects of personal care. Must be willing and able to learn about and implement use of communication devices. LNA preferred. Current valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Position takes place in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. This is a Per Diem position. Pay is based on skill and experience. Please send letter of interest and resumé to the address below.

Interactive Community Advocates Seeking full-time or part-time Support Staff for individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be flexible: shifts may include days or evenings. On-going training and support provided. Competitive pay and benefits package (for full-time employees).

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Case Manager – Full-time Responsible for supervising staff, maintenance of caseload, coordinating services and following federal and state guidelines to maintain the best quality care for consumers. Please send resumé.

Therapeutic Foster Parents Interested in opening your home to children to serve as in-home agents whose goal is to enhance the learning and development of skills with youth to help them grow and develop to their full potential? If interested, please call Val at (802) 888-5026.

DS Subs Work one-on-one with DS clients, doing community support and vocational support. Call Amy Richardson at (802) 888-5026.

Respite and Personal Care Providers Needed for kids with developmental disabilities. Do you like the following: sports, outside activities, acting, playing and just having fun, horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming, movies, biking, hiking, shopping and much more? Well, the kids I know enjoy these activities. Why not get paid to have fun and teach others who need you. Make a difference to a family and child who need you. Please call Val at (802) 888-5026. Reply by cover letter and resumé to:

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TOURISM SPECIALIST to work part-time, 7-11pm shifts and weekends. Must be mature, self-motivated, with a positive, outgoing personality. Duties include: greeting travelers, brochure stocking and light cleaning. Please mail your resumé to: Rest Area Supervisor, Rob Peterson 60 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

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Peer Outreach Worker We are looking for a dynamic young person to help connect the GLBTQQ youth community to Spectrum services. Duties include: Staffing drop-in center, providing educational programming to youth, Internet-based outreach, street-based outreach, making connections with community organizations. Qualifications: Must be between the ages of 14 and 21. Must possess the ability to connect with the GLBTQQ community. Ability to act as role model for peers. Email: tmessier@spectrumvt.org to apply.

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Full-time Residential Staff Opening at TLF

$10-$20 hourly! 6-9 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. This is a fun part-time job with full-time pay. Must have own transportation. Call Dan @ (802) 862-0623 to set up an interview.

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Spectrum Youth and Family Services is looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to work in our Transitional Living Facility. Applicants should be dependable and able to work independently as well as with a team. Some awake overnight work is required. Experience with young people and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Patrick Scheidel, Town of Essex 81 Main Street Essex Junction, VT 05452

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Fairfield Center School, Fairfield, Vermont Anticipated Opening Beginning Date July 1, 2005

The Fairfield Center Board of School Directors invites highly motivated educators with exceptional skills in Standards Based Curriculum and Assessment, and School Finance and Management to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative leadership skills. The candidate should possess the ability to motivate the school and the community around a common vision and a potential building project. The Fairfield Center School has an enrollment of 257 students. The skilled and experienced staff of 29 offers quality educational experiences for all students. Candidates must have or be eligible for a Vermont Principal License. Applications must include a letter of application, current resumé, transcript, three current letters of recommendation and a writing sample. Position will remain open until filled. Competitive salary and benefits. Complete applications are to be sent to:

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Marilyn Grunewald, Superintendent of Schools 28 Catherine Street St. Albans, Vermont 05478

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for busy apartment complex. Candidate should be highly motivated, skilled in various forms of apartment upkeep and must have good people skills. Send resumé to:

The Growing Place Child Development Center, an NAEYC accredited program, is searching for a GREAT pre-K teacher! An excellent team is ready to welcome you in December. Must be motivated, reliable, energetic and committed to children. Experience and CDA/degree in ECE or related field required.

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The Town of Williston, VT is seeking a consultant to perform a wildlife assessment, including habitat characterization and tracking.

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GENERAL MANAGER Rapidly growing moving business seeks dynamic leader to take this company to the next level, working closely with CEO implementing expansion plans. Business management experience desired. Strong organizational skills, computer capable, physically fit. Oversees warehouse and moving operations. Creates estimates, coordinates schedules for local and long-distance moves. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits. Bonuses with growth.

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RECEIVING POSITION AVAILABLE Responsibilities include receiving/confirming daily deliveries of blank goods/finished products, data entry and reconciliation of product to PO’s, and communication with suppliers. Must possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to delegate tasks. Join our team in providing custom products and apparel to clients like MTV, Pepsi, Magic Hat, & B&J’s. Great work environment. Benefits include health, vacation, holiday pay & 401k. Apply at Select Design, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington.

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WAITSTAFF OPENINGS: Immediate openings, experience a plus. Must be able to work full-time, including evening, weekend & holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Must be able to work as part of the team. Apply in person to:

Windjammer Restaurant 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and willing to work as part of a team. Experience working with challenging behaviors helpful. Regular hours (20-30 hours) with flexible scheduling. Excellent reimbursement, great learning opportunity and meaningful work.

If interested, call Tammy (802) 864-9181 or email tamazonvt@yahoo.com

Part-time, After-school Position Sterling Area Services seeks to hire immediately for a part-time, after-school position. Staff will provide personal care support in community setting to a 13-year-old boy with autism. Team players with training in behavioral support and/or non-verbal communication strategies are preferred. Some lifting may be required. All applicants must be licensed and able to provide reliable transportation. This young man would prefer to add a male role model to his support team if possible. Send resumé with letter of interest to: Sterling Area Services, Inc., PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 EOE

Champlain Valley Head Start Preschool Teacher (Swanton): Provide and maintain a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in Head Start classroom. Provide monthly home visits for Head Start families.

Qualifications: Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field and classroom experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in curriculum planning, collaborative teaching and working with children with special needs. Experience working in partnership with parents and community agencies. Also required are excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills, as well as skills in documentation, record-keeping and computer applications such as Word, Excel, email and Internet. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, “can-do,” motivated, “extra miler,” and able to work independently and as part of a team. Starting wage $14.02/hr. After probationary period, wage is $15.21/hr. Bargaining unit position. 40 hours/week, approx. 42 weeks/year. Excellent benefits. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumé and cover letter with three work references. Applications must be received by Thursday, Dec. 2. No phone calls, please. Applications may be sent by mail (to address below), fax (802658-0983) or email ewilliams@cvoeo.org.

Champlain Valley Head Start Search Committee – Teacher (Swanton) 431 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401

PRODUCTION & SHIPPING/ RECEIVING TEAM MEMBERS (St. Albans Plant – 1st, 2 nd & 3rd s hift ope nings) We are looking for individuals to work as part of a team to produce the best quality ice cream with excellent production efficiency and operating packaging machinery and palletization systems in a clean, safe manufacturing operation at our St. Albans Plant. We are adding staff on all 3 shifts in our Production and Shipping/Receiving areas. We require a high school diploma or equivalent with basic Math and English skills and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly with frequent work in a cold climate and some positions in our freezer storage center. The ability to work within a manufacturing environment on a manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations, cleaning and caustic solutions are musts. We offer a progressive benefits package that includes the usual stuff. You will receive 3 free pints of Vermont’s finest all natural super premium ice cream and frozen yogurt per day! Be sure to check our Ben & Jerry’s Web site at www.benjerry.com/jobs for job descriptions and other openings, or call our Job Information Line at (802) 846-1543 x7584#. Please respond in writing or email jobs@benjerry.com or fax (802) 752-1393 with resumé, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Be n & Je rr y’s H omema de , Inc . 900 Ind ustr ia l P ar k Roa d S t. Alb a ns, Ve rmon t 054 78 ATT N: Human Re sourc e s

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT Albert D. Lawton Middle School We are now accepting applications for a temporary, full-time Program Assistant in our middle school (grades 6-8) for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year to provide remedial tutoring services focused on integrating severely emotionally and behaviorally challenged students. Good working knowledge of disabilities of special education students and experience working with children/adolescents required. Minimum of an Associate's degree or 48 credit hours required. Pays $13.43/hour, 6.25 hours/day, with an excellent benefits package. For additional information and to apply, please visit our website at www.ejhs.k12.vt.us (click on Job Opportunities). EOE

Office Assistant The desired candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, great interpersonal skills and strong organization and follow through. The ability to handle multiple tasks essential. Duties include reception, answering the telephone, processing income, spreadsheets, mail, data entry and provide administrative support to the Development and Cancer Control teams. Requirements include computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheet, database management and basic office equipment essential. Send cover letter and resumé by December 3, 2004 to: Mary Donald-Abair, American Cancer Society 121 Connor Way, Ste 240 • PO Box 1460 • Williston, VT 05495-1460 Or email: ACSWilliston@cancer.org

employment@sevendaysvt.com Assistant Director of Property Management The Burlington Housing Authority, a HUD High Performer, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual for its property management division, which manages over 600 apartments assisted under the Public Housing, Section 8 Project-Based and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs. The Assistant Director of Property Management will be in training to become the Director of Property Management in July 2006. She or he will assist the Director of Property Management in all aspects of tenant selection and property management.

Americorps Activities Coordinator Exciting Service Opportunity with Cathedral Square Corporation

a Seeking a full- or part-time Americorps Activities Coordinator through the Vermont Community Stewardship Program (VCSP) to join our organization for an 11-month period (1,700 hours). He/she will organize, schedule and conduct daily activities for our senior residents, arrange for and supervise volunteer staff, develop a resident newsletter, accompany residents on outings and meet with residents to determine recreational interests. Must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and basic computer skills. Benefits include an $11,611 stipend, health insurance and a $4,725 educational award upon completion of service.

Cathedral Square Corporation Human Resources 308 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 or fax to 863-6661 or email to jobs@cathedralsquare.org

Submit resumé to:

The successful candidate will have a college degree or equivalent and at least five years of property management experience, including familiarity with HUD-assisted housing programs and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Sensitivity to the needs of elderly, disabled and low-income households is a must. BHA offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefit package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Send your resumé with a cover letter detailing salary requirements and pertinent information regarding your qualifications and interest to: Paul Dettman, Executive Director Burlington Housing Authority 65 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401 BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

employment@sevendaysvt.com MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Central Vermont Community Land Trust, a dynamic affordable housing nonprofit, is looking for motivated, hard-working individuals to fill the following positions:

P.M. Deli Associate

Administers loan and grant programs; participates in delivery of homebuyer education program; handles all aspects of loan processing, closing, disbursement and servicing. Must have good financial, communication and organizational skills, lending and/or real estate experience and commitment to affordable housing. Full-time salaried position; $30,000-35,000 DOE.

is a full-time, evening position at the Middlebury College Grille. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing menu items and ingredients in a timely manner with an emphasis on quality of food and presentation. Prepare fruits, vegetables, spreads and food items for use in prepared salads, and stock items for the salad bar, sandwich bar and grille areas. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area using proper precautions to ensure that food is fresh, properly cut, and correctly stored to maintain freshness. Assist the cook and kitchen workers. Perform other duties as requested. High School diploma or equivalent; 3-5 years of food preparation experience is required. Must be NIFI certified in various sanitary procedures and proper food storage techniques.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Snow Bowl Servery Worker

LOAN FUND MANAGER

Requires a motivated, energetic person with strong communications, computer, organizational and general office skills. Handles phones and reception as well as admin support. Must have a positive attitude and be able to multi-task in busy office setting. Full-time; pay DOE.

MAINTENANCE POSITION Requires good people skills, mechanical aptitude and property maintenance/ janitorial experience. A valid license with clean driving record, a dependable vehicle, own hand tools are required. Full-time; pay DOE. CVCLT offers a generous benefit package and a great working environment. To apply, send a resumé and cover letter with 3 references to:

CVCLT 107 North Main Street Barre, VT 05641 or email sunderhill@cvclt.org

is a temporary seasonal position from December 2004 through March 2005. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Greet customers and prepare food orders to customer specifications. Maintain a neat, orderly snack bar area. Prepare some food items in advance (slicing of meats, cheeses, etc.) to ensure that stock is available at peak times. Restock food items as necessary. Maintain a clean and organized workspace and counter area. Operate the cash register and balance all monies at end of shift when required. High School education or equivalent experience required. Training in basic food preparation and storage necessary. One year previous food preparation experience required. Knowledge of food cooking times and preparation methods and the ability to make change. Some overtime may be required.

Snow Bowl General Dining Staff Positions Attention High School Students, Middlebury College currently has Snow Bowl General Dining Staff positions available for the winter ski season. For detailed information, please contact Human Resource Generalist, Perry Richards, at 802-443-5465. For a more detailed description of these job opportunities, physical requirements and information on how to apply, please visit:

For a complete job description, call (802) 476-4493 or see www.cvclt.org.

www.middlebury.edu <http://www.middlebury.edu/hr> Or phone our 24-hour JOB LINE: 802-443-5011

CVCLT is an equal opportunity employer.

Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ICP General Manager Intervale Compost Products (ICP), an enterprise of the Intervale Foundation, seeks to fill the position of ICP General Manager. ICP is Vermont’s premier commercial composting operation. ICP recycles community and agricultural wastes to produce high quality soils.

of Northern New England

Medical Services Support Specialist PPNNE’s mission is to provide, promote, and protect voluntary choices about reproductive health for all.

Join Planned Parenthood! Seeking a Medical Services Support Specialist, 37.5 hours weekly, to become part of our Williston administrative team, supporting PPNNE’s medical providers in VT, NH & ME. Participate in improvement and maintenance of medical protocols, forms, and educational materials and in a variety of special projects as they arise; process selected medical records and work with statistics. The successful candidate will be ultra-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task. In-depth MS Word and basic Excel and Access proficiency is required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Health care background preferred, but will train the right person. Starting salary $11.93 hourly with great benefits. If you thrive in a progressive, team-oriented work environment, dedicated to outstanding patient-centered health care, please respond by December 3rd to: Fran Cohen, CQI Director, PPNNE 183 Talcott Road, Suite 101 Williston, VT 05495 Or email: humanresources@ppnne.org • EOE

employment@sevendaysvt.com The Baird Center for Children and Families A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services

Baird School Opening Opening at the Baird School, an intensive special education school serving students with emotional/behavioral challenges, grades 1-8, for an Individual Aide. Position is to support a middle school-age student within his classroom setting. Looking for people interested in joining a highly skilled and collaborative group of educators. Cover letter, resumé and three references to Adrianna Benson.

School Social Work Opportunities Seeking experienced, flexible school social workers for immediate openings in the following positions: • Part-time (20 hours per week) at Mallets Bay Elementary School through our partnership with the Colchester School District. • Full-time position at Porter’s Point Elementary School in our partnership with the Colchester School District. Master’s degree required. Preferred candidates possess an MSW. Experience with schools, family outreach, crisis intervention, consultation, developmentally based best practices, case management and team collaboration desired. Guaranteed supervision and numerous training opportunities. Send cover letter and resumé to Kym Asam, LICSW, School Services.

The Baird Center for Children and Families 1138 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-1326 bairdjobs@howardcenter.org • www.howardcenter.org EOE/TTY * Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates shall have a minimum of 5 years management experience in agriculture, horticulture, waste management or related field. Business savvy, project management, business development experience, ability to innovate, and strong personnel management leadership skills are a must. Experience working with non-profit organization very helpful. Successful candidates will demonstrate entrepreneurial skills and an ability to take an existing successful business to its next level of growth. The Intervale Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and offers excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience, and profit sharing opportunities are available. Please send cover letter and resumé to the attention of:

Kit Perkins, Executive Director Intervale Foundation 180 Intervale Rd. Burlington, Vermont 05401

employment@sevendaysvt.com Howard Community Services A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services 102 S. Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 www.HowardCenter.org

Shared Living Provider Needed Very self-sufficient and likable man in his early 20’s is looking for a roommate who will support his need to be independent as well as supporting his desire to learn new activities and meet new people. He is extremely pleasant to be around and would like to have positive influences in his life. We have an ongoing need for flexible team players to provide homes and support to persons with developmental disabilities. These positions include excellent tax-free compensation, rent, training, generous respite stipend, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team. Must live in Chittenden County. Contact Kathy at 802-865-6173 for more information about these opportunities or for general information about this program.

On-Call Substitutes Opportunities to provide supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, teens and adults, in three HCS residential homes located throughout Chittenden County and one day program located in Burlington. On-call, variable hours. Paid orientation training. This program offers an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with HCS and sometimes provides a stepping stone to other employment opportunities. Contact Melissa at 802-652-2123 for more information.

Specialized Community Support Worker Seeking a motivated person to assist a social and fun-loving woman with community activities for 20 hours per week. She is interested in having a job, participating in arts and crafts and sports. Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation necessary. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send resumé to Sheila Spencer or SheilaS@ HowardCenter.org.

Training Specialist, Seeking candidates for a 20-hour community-based position through Howard Community Services. Job entails working with a 19-year-old male to support him in developing his vocational skills, daily living skills and recreational opportunities. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Join a supportive team with competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, mileage reimbursement, and paid time off. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Send resumé and letter of interest to Jen or email JenM@HowardCenter.org. *** EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply ***

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SERVER: FT, Wed - Sun, 6am-2pm. Responsible for set up, break down and cleaning of the breakfast area, restocking food/paper supplies, must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Duties include driving van to and from the airport, banking and other daily errands. Must enjoy working with the public in a fast-paced environment. We offer a fun place to work, competitive wages and benefits. Interested applicants should apply in person to: Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403

DESIRABLE JOBS …desirable candidates.

SECOND YEAR APPRENTICE LINEWORKER Burlington Electric Department The Burlington Electric Department is now accepting applications for a Second Year Apprentice Lineworker. All applicants must have a HS diploma and successfully completed 1 year as an apprentice Lineworker. Join BED’s team-oriented environment and send a resumé and a completed City of Burlington Application by December 2nd, 2004 to:

Human Resources Department City Hall, Room 33 • Burlington, VT 05401 For a complete description of this position or an application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802/865-7145. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE

Community Health RNs Wanted! FULL TIME This position will provide skilled nursing services to our patients based upon a plan of care approved by a physician. In the delivery of care, our nurses use independent judgment based on common principles of pathophysiology and accepted standards of care. Our nurses work collaboratively with patients, families, other disciplines and community agencies.

BAYLOR PLAN We are offering a Baylor Plan to cover a four-eveningper-week position. You will be paid and receive benefits for 40 hours per week plus on-call differential. Duties to include providing skilled nursing care in the home for an identified number of patients in the early evening. The remainder of the time is “on-call” for problems or unexpected care needs.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long term disability, free life insurance, 401k plan, and up to 31 days of paid time off per year. WEEKEND COVERAGE We are also searching for a per diem RN to provide weekend/on call coverage. Qualifications for our nursing positions include current VT Registered Nursing license and two years of nursing experience.

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To apply, please send resumé to: ACHH&H, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or stop by our office approx. 2 miles north of Middlebury on Rte. 7. For more information call HR at 802-388-7259.

Pick up 7D Classifieds free every Wednesday or read online at www.7dclassifieds.com. Looking for the best staff? Reserve an ad with michelle@sevendaysvt.com.

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EMPLOYMENT Waterbury

Pastry Baker

PART-TIME BAKER Needed for our busy Shelburne bakery. Reliable person with flexibility. Please stop by our store on Route 7, for an application or call (802) 985-2000 for more information.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Part-time to work 4-5 shifts a week. Early morning hours required. Send resumé attention Noel, or stop by to fill out an application.

We’re looking for an organized, friendly person who can do bookkeeping and those other administrative duties that happen in a small office. This position is parttime, but sometimes we’ll need you for more than 20-25 hours a week. Please email a resumé to:

Klinger’s Bread Company, 10 Farrell Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 Fax: (802) 860-1062 • email to: jobs@klingersbread.com • No calls, please.

Famous for Smoked Meats and Fine Foods

Simonop@aol.com or fax to 244-7420

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Imani Health Institute is currently hiring a

Positions #82 & 83

PT Case Manager to work with individuals who are living with HIV/ AIDS throughout the state of Vermont. Individual should be a self-starter, independent worker, have computer skills and reliable transportation. Please send resumé and three references to:

Imani Health Institute PO Box 5003 Burlington, VT 05402

PAYROLL SPECIALIST Seeking F/T temp-to-hire Payroll Specialist for large financial institution. Will service/process all customer payroll related info. Must have 3+ years' payroll experience and multi-state tax-processing knowledge. Associate’s degree/MS Word/Excel pref. Competitive pay. Hours: 9am-6pm.

(802) 864-5900 burlingtonvtjobs@spherion.com

EOE

Project Manager/Estimator

Are you tired of not getting recognized for your outstanding attitude? Join the team that cares about you!

Pine Ridge School is currently accepting applications for a long-term substitute

Computer Instructor to begin January 15, 2005.This individual will be responsible for teaching computer programs and applications, as well as for monitoring the computer lab. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, and will ideally have experience working with high-school students with learning differences.Teacher certification is preferred.

Complete resumé to: Redstone Construction Services, LLC 210 College Street, Suite 201 Burlington, VT 05401 Fax: 802.860.3594 Email: rrappold@redstonevt.com

Please submit resumé to:

www.redstonevt.com • EOE

Jodi Perrin, Education Director 9505 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495 or jperrin@pineridgeschool.com Please, no phone calls.

HOWARD CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES Champlain Drug & Alcohol Services

Full-time Drug & Alcohol Clinician

Full-time Teller Northfield Savings Bank is seeking a teller for our Essex Branch location. Candidate should be friendly, professional and enjoy assisting customers with their financial needs. Cash handling, accuracy, and basic computer skills a must. Northfield Savings Bank’s fast-paced and professional work environment is supported by an outstanding reward system. We offer a competitive salary, sales incentive pay and profit sharing along with a generous benefits package including: group insurance programs, pension plan, 401(k), paid time-off and educational assistance. Employment applications are available at any NSB office; or resumés may be forwarded to:

The St. Albans outpatient clinic is seeking a skilled substance-abuse clinician to join our team. This position requires experience with intake/assessment & diagnosis, making referrals, & working with the clinical team to determine level of care placement in counseling for substance-abuse clients. Other duties will include doing some individual & group therapy. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology & have a license, or be licensable, in substance abuse & in counseling or social work. Excellent working conditions in a positive environment. Resumé and cover letter by November 30th to:

CDAS Attn: Cynthia Grace 172 Fairfield St. St. Albans, VT 05478

Northfield Savings Bank Human Resources Department PO Box 347 Northfield, VT 05663 Fax: 802-485-5330 Email: Kimc@nsbvt.com EOE

Send resumé with letter of interest to: Sterling Area Services, Inc. PO Box 1207 Morrisville, VT 05661 Or call 1-800-698-7602 and ask for Sarah.

Please call number below for more details.

Our growing organization has an immediate opening for an experienced Project Manager/ Estimator. The person we are seeking must be able to work independently and possess strong leadership & estimating skills. Responsibilities include estimating and managing a wide variety of construction initiatives ranging from small tenant fit-ups to multi-million-dollar projects. We provide a competitive salary & benefit package along with a great working environment.

Looking for a person to provide daily support for a challenging boy with developmental disabilities in the Barre area. This will be a home/activity-based position, must be able to work weekends and flexible shifts, nonbenefited position. Candidates must have a valid Vermont operator’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle. Training provided.

Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY

Essex Location Needs

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers Apply in person: 1 David Drive, Essex, VT

South Burlington Location Needs

Cooks Waitstaff & Drivers Apply in person: 764 Shelburne Road, South Burlington Full & part-time benefits, flexible schedule. Always seeking entry-level managers. EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY M E N TA L H E A LT H

CRT Residential Support Specialist Connect with an innovative new program supporting psychiatrically challenged individuals with a history of institutional experience to transition into a residential home. Major focus will be on goal-oriented behavioral program accentuating living skills and community integration. Consistency with consumers by attending scheduled time is important. This is a 40-hour-a-week position, which will include some weekend and holidays. Based in Waterbury. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members. Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to other members of the team. The preferred individual will have a BA or comparable experience working within the human service field. A willingness to use own vehicle will be required. As well as possession of a valid driver’s license, an excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle. EOE

Only qualified applicants will receive a response. Send letter of interest and resumé to:

WCMHS, Personnel PO Box 647 Montpelier, VT 05601 Fax: (802) 223-8623 or email personnel@wcmhs.org

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Immediate Opening SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL Williamstown Middle High School The successful candidate will work in both traditional and alternative classroom settings, one-on-one, with a high school IEP student. This position requires patience, knowledge of behavioral approaches, and a calm, reassuring manner. Associate's degree or equivalent required. Send cover letter, resumé, three letters of reference, and transcripts to:

Kathleen Morris-Kortz, Principal Williamstown Middle High School 120 Hebert Rd, Williamstown, VT 05679 EOE

AMERICORPS VISTA POSITION A*VISTA opportunity available at the King Street Youth Center to assist the Junior Senior Buddy coordinator in operating the Mentoring Program. The A*VISTA member will be involved with: establishing positive working relationships between community providers, youth and mentoring adults; assisting with the training and matching of Buddies; coordinating and implementing special events; collaborating on monthly newsletters; and the recruitment of youth and mentor volunteers. Applicants should be energetic, able to work both as a team player and independently, and able to confidently represent the importance of mentoring to the community.

Please send resumé to: Gabriella Tufo Strouse KSYC P.O. Box 1615 Burlington, VT 05402 Gabe@kingstreetyouth.org

“Goals determine what you are going to be.” -Julius Erving

Professional Nurses Service is offering a

Licensed Nursing Assistant Training Class January 17, 2005 through February 3, 2005. Application deadline is December 15, 2004.

To learn more or register, call Priscilla today!

802-655-7111 or 1-800-446-8773

Northeastern Family Institute Northeastern Family Institute, a private, nonprofit mental health organization, has an opening in their day treatment school in St. Johnsbury.

Instructional Assistants Cornerstone School Innovative and motivated individuals to work in a one-to-one situation with students within a day treatment setting. Candidates must possess an Associate’s degree. Experience working with adolescents preferred.

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER: Full-time, immediate opening, 1-3 years experience, must be able to work flexible hours, enjoy working with the public in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere without sacrificing quality customer service. Offer competitive salary & benefits w/an established fine dining restaurant and upstairs pub dining. Send resumé to:

Windjammer Restaurant 1076 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 or email jeanette@windjammergroup.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Vermont Council on Domestic Violence seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director. Responsibilities of this part-time position include program development, advocacy, and financial and grant management for statewide multidisciplinary domestic violence efforts. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence required. Commitment to an anti-oppression philosophy and experience in grant writing and financial management preferred.

Send resumé and letter of interest to:

Please send letter of interest and resumé to: Education Director, Cornerstone School 510 Portland Street St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 Closing date: Until positions are filled. EOE

Search Committee (ML) Spectrum Vermont Council on DV 31 Elmwood Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 EOE

It’s easy to spot recruiters who advertise in SEVEN DAYS. To get results, advertise in SEVEN DAYS Employment Classifieds. Call Michelle Brown at (802) 865-1020 x21.

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EMPLOYMENT EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY YMCA Program Helps Meet the Need For Quality Infant & Toddler Care

M E N TA L H E A LT H

CASE MANAGER:

The YMCA Home Child Care Network seeks qualified individuals to care for infants and toddlers in their homes. This is a great opportunity for child care professionals to stay at home with their children or for those thinking about starting their own program. Home care providers benefit by working with YMCA professional child care administrators who provide advice on managing their child care business, access to trainings and the collegiality of the YMCA child care team. The Greater Burlington YMCA provides care for 1300 children in full-day child care, preschool & Kindergarten, & after-school programs.

This position is responsible for providing counseling, rehabilitative and social work services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness as well as women with trauma issues and for coordinating these services with auxiliary programs, psychiatrists, other agencies and the community. Provide individual, couples, group or family therapy and support services as needed. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned. Master’s degree in related field or Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 1 year experience working with the psychiatrically disabled. Supervision toward mental health licensure provided. Only qualified applicants will receive a response. Send letter of interest and resumé to: WCMHS, Personnel PO Box 647 Montpelier, VT 05601 Fax: (802) 223-8623 or email personnel@wcmhs.org

LOAN COORDINATOR The Vermont Community Loan Fund is recruiting a loan coordinator to support our Business and Child Care Loan Programs. The person selected will work in support of two experienced program directors in all aspects of loan processing and servicing. The position, based in Montpelier, VT, is full-time.

Contact: Paula Bonnie (802) 862-8993 ext. 154 or

pbonnie@pshift.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and experience in lending procedures and documentation, ability to work with limited supervision, excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and competence in oral and written communication. Microsoft Office and Windows XP computer competence required. The person selected will have a commitment to social and economic justice.

A complete job description can be found on VCLF's website at www.vclf.org. Send cover letter, resumé and salary requirements by November 30th to: Human Resources, VCLF, P.O. Box 827 Montpelier, VT 05601-0827 or via email to: hr@vclf.org

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Automation Specialist $39,152-$63,639 based on Experience United States Bankruptcy Court District of Vermont at Rutland, Vermont

S TAT E O F V E R M O N T For the people…the place… the possibilities.

Department of Buildings and General Services DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT

The US Bankruptcy Court is seeking an Automation Specialist to fill a 12-18 month vacancy. Minimum Qualifications: 3 years progressive technical management experience from a comparable organization. Experience in LAN (IP-based), Novell 6, NDS, ZENworks, Zenimaging, Windows 2000/2003 Server, and Windows XP Professional OS. Experience with the following a plus: RedHat Linux, MS SQL Server and Domino/Lotus Notes development. Position requires ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot and juggle numerous network and automation-related systems with an emphasis on quality, reliability and standards. Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.

Position announcement is available on the Internet at http://www.vtb.uscourts.gov or by calling (802) 776-2004. Email resumé and cover letter to: joan_eaton@vtb.uscourts.gov Or mail to: USBC-VT Attn: Joan Eaton, HR PO Box 6648 Rutland, VT 05702-6648

EOE

Department of Tourism and Marketing INSURANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST Tell Vermont’s story to theto world. Experienced professional Seeking self-motivated individual join our insurance team. Will investigate and manage small liabilitythe claims, coordinate renewal of numerous commercial insurance sought to lead Department of Tourism & Marketing’s policies, and maintain property and exposure database. Requires insurance-related public and trade relations efforts.and Responsible all media experience, knowledge of database utilization management, for proficiency with MS relations in-state out-of-state; press release development; Office and excellent oraland and written communication skills. The ability to organize a heavy workload and meetstory multiple deadlines is critical. Must Vermont Property pitching targeted ideas to regional andsecure national media; & Casualty Adjuster's license within six months of hire. Montpelier – full-time. development of press trips and itineraries; management of Application deadline: 12/3/04. media contact lists; and support for Vermont’s international PURCHASING public relation AGENT initiatives. Montpelier – Exempt, Full-Time. Apply We resume, are looking for an individual with a and customer service orientation and great commuby writing samples a minimum of three references nication skills to join our purchasing team. Will prepare bid and contract proposals, to Sybil Chicoine, Deputy Commissioner, 6 Baldwin Street, with review purchase requisitions, and evaluate quotes. You will work extensively Montpelier, 05633. Application Deadline: 10/10/03. purchasers andVT vendors. Prior purchasing or contract experience preferred. Middlesex – full-time. Log onto www.vermontpersonnel.org for job description. Application deadline: 12/7/04.

To apply, interested candidates should use the online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact the Department of Personnel, Employment Services at (800) 640-1657 (voice) or 800-253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). EOE

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Vermont Adult Learning (VAL), a nonprofit and the statewide provider of adult education, literacy and work-readiness programs, seeks a Human Resources Manager to administer the systems associated with the organization’s regional staff of over 100 employees. The HR Manager will work closely with management to ensure that policies and procedures comply with laws & regulations, establish and monitor personnel systems, review & make recommendations regarding compensation and benefits, act as liaison in employee relations, and coordinate appropriate trainings. Qualifications include knowledge of and experience with employer laws & regulations and general HR functions. Applicant should possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Experience with nonprofit organizations helpful. Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in human resources functions. The position will be located at VAL’s central office in Waterbury. Comprehensive benefit package provided. Job description available upon request. Send cover letter and resumé by Wednesday, December 1st to:

Angela Corbin, Vermont Adult Learning P.O. Box 159 E. Montpelier, VT 05651 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Compassion Care Comfort Co mmunity Commitment

LPN for Podiatry Clinic Wednesday & Friday in Montpelier Your organizational skills will ensure a smooth flow of patients; you'll take vital signs and gather pertinent patient information. You'll perform special procedures, provide phone support and other assistance to patients, administer medications and other treatments as directed by provider, and coordinate services for patients. You'll have primary accountability for assessment, planning and evaluation of care as well as patient and family education. A family-like atmosphere. Passion for helping people. A commitment to our community. These are a few of the reasons employees are attracted to Gifford. But more importantly, it’s why they stay.

Apply online at www.giffordmed.org EOE

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7D CLASSIFIEDEMPLOYMENT Charlotte Children’s Center is seeking

Caregivers Wanted

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Great pay, flexible schedules. Come join our team and help Vermont’s seniors with non-medical care and companionship.

145 Pine Haven Shore Rd., Suite 1041 Shelburne, VT 05482 1-866-284-1912 1-802-288-8117

On-call Substitute

TEACHERS We are a NAEYC Center serving children six weeks through six years. Subs should be flexible, strong communicators.

Call Kristen or Melissa at 802-425-3328

Papa Nick’s of Hinesburg

is looking for experienced

• Line Cook • Waitstaff To make an appointment for an interview,

call 482-6050 and ask for Nick or Voula.

Part-time Fundr aisin g Cam paign Office Assistant Needed D ec. 04 - July 05:

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Burlington non-profit seeks part-time fundraising Campaign Office Assistant to establish and manage office to serve volunteer-driven fund-raising campaign. Requires office experience and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Able to prioritize work, work well under pressure and handle multi-tasks and responsibilities. Demonstrated communication skills, especially writing, typing and proofing. Ability to operate a calculator, some knowledge of bookkeeping as it relates to recording of pledges, donations and expenses. Computer literate with demonstrated capacity to use word-processing, communications and data base software. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro strong plus. Familiarity with non-profits helpful. Ability to maintain confidentiality essential. Reports to Campaign Director. Calls for flexible scheduling for early am & pm meetings. Approx 20 hours per week. Submit resumé, writing sample, and 3 references by December 3 to:

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Laure n Moye , c /o o Oh avi Zedek 188 North Prospect Stree t, Bu rli ngton , VT 05401 O r via e mail: lmoy e@ de monta sso ciate s. com

Maintenance Worker 4 Maintenance Worker

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4 Operations &

The Town of Richmond, VT, seeks to fill two part-time 24-hour positions. One Operations and Maintenance Worker and one Maintenance Worker. Both require organized and reliable individuals who enjoy working on their own, in the outdoors and within the industrial setting of the Town’s wastewater treatment and water distribution systems. Driver’s license required with experience operating small equipment preferred. The Operations and Maintenance Worker’s position will include providing repair and preventive maintenance on equipment, interior and exterior upkeep and some specialized services. Pay is dependent on qualifications for both positions. A full job description is available at http://www.richmondvt.com under “Documents.” Please send cover letter, resumé and three current references to:

TOWN OF RICHMOND WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 285, RICHMOND, VT 05477 Questions may be directed to Kendall Chamberlin, Superintendent of Water Resources at (802) 434-2178. This position is open until filled. EOE

World-leading technology team, incredible office space, benefits galore and ski passes, exciting work environment, talented colleagues and more! Current openings in Burlington:

Client Support Rep System Administrator Candidates interested in our Support position MUST have recent, relevant customer service experience. A solid understanding of HTML and basic graphic work are necessary. Extraordinary communication and problem-solving skills are key to these positions. Candidates interested in the System Administrator position must have recent experience in Unix/Linux systems. MIS or CS degree a plus. Responsibilities will include maintaining Unixservers, databases, and corporate networks, documenting day-to-day procedures, revamping office network/PDC, working with Support team to proactively address potential problems, responding to pages as part of triad of on-call administrators, as well as providing employee system support.

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Experience of at least 3 years is required for these positions. Related automotive industry experience is a plus! If you thrive in a challenging, fast-paced workplace, please email your resumé to:

Compassion Care Comfort Community Commitment

careers@dealer.com

employment@sevendaysvt.com

A family-like atmosphere. Passion for helping people. A commitment to our community. These are a few of the reasons employees are attracted to Gifford. But more importantly, it’s why they stay.

KAS, Inc., is looking for a few good people to help provide high quality environmental services to its

Human Resources Manager Newly created position to administer all Employee Relations and Employment functions including: Performance management, employee communications, job evaluation and analysis, recognition programs and staffing, recruiting and orientation of employees. Daily operations include providing employee relations support to managers and employees seeking assistance, policy development and interpretation and pre-employment screening.

Please reference 112404.

customers in New York and New England. Senior Scientist/Engineer: project management, advanced geological investigations, contaminated site cleanup design/ implementation, environmental site assessments, technical writing and more. Demonstrated progressive responsibility. Geology/Environmental Engineering degree or equivalent.

Staff Scientist/Engineer: contaminated site investigations, Internet literacy, strong proficiency in MS Office, Word and Excel. Experience with Ultimate Software HRIS a plus. Bachelor’s degree and PHR certification preferred. Ideal candidate will possess 5+ years' progressive generalist experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting. Proven track record of independent judgment. Ability to effectively communicate and coach within all levels of the organization. Highly effective interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. Impeccable client service orientation. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to set work priorities, analyze issues for cause and effect and make recommendations or implement solutions. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Expedite your application! Apply online at www.giffordmed.org • EOE

environmental site assessments, drilling supervision/fieldwork, technical writing and more. KAS is a growing dynamic company with great potential for the right individuals. Submit a letter of interest and resumé to:

KAS, Inc. PO Box 787 Williston, VT 05495 info@KAS-consulting.com KAS is an equal opportunity employer.

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EMPLOYMENT Financial Analyst Full-time position open immediately at Burlington-based aerospace company. Excellent pay and benefits. Qualified candidates must have 3-5 years' experience, experience with expense budgeting, and strong computer skills, including Access and Office. Experience in manufacturing or profit/loss environment a plus. Email resumés to emily.luce@adeccona.com or fax to 802-658-3147. Adecco, 30 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403

Executive Assistant – Flex Time

Join our busy office team for 10-15 hours a week. Experience with Quickbooks and MS Office preferred, pleasant people skills a must. Pick your own hours, perfect for a new mom, or one with school-age kids.

ROOFERS & LABORERS Good wages & benefits Women & minorities encouraged to apply.

Please respond with references to sarahg@stpaulscathedralvt.org. EOE

EOE

SEVEN DAYS

Apply in person at: A.C. Hathorne Co., 252 Ave. C, Williston, VT 862-6473

employment@sevendaysvt.com • employment@sevendaysvt.com Join the Small Dog team!

For a fun, fast paced time. Small Dog Electronics is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a part-time sales representative for our busy retail showroom in Waitsfield, Vermont. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills with preference given for those individuals that have Apple Macintosh skills. Candidates must be available Saturdays and be able to commit 20 hours per week. Please e-mail your resume to Rob Berkey at: Berkey@smalldog.com, no phone calls please.

November 30th

Seasonal Gift Counselors and Gift Fulfillment Specialists

Development Director/ Business Manager

Established non-profit childcare center seeks experienced fundraiser and/or financial manager. Part-time, potential for full-time.

We offer: Compelling mission, progressive workplace, exceptional staff, competitive salaries and benefits.

Required: Excellent communication skills, three years' successful development experience (events, grants, donors), computer proficiency, teamwork and long-term commitment.

Desired: Bookkeeping and financial management skills, nonprofit experience, knowledge of early care and education field.

Mentor Teacher

Reggio-inspired program seeks dedicated Early Childhood professional to work with our Big Kids (preschoolers) team. Exceptional staff/child ratios, primary caregiving system, beautiful classrooms and 15 acres of field and forest to explore.

We offer: Progressive workplace, competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to do work that really matters.

Small Dog Electronics is a non-smoking environment, smokers need not apply. We are a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Small Dog Electronics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Small Dog Electronics complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.

12:00 - 6:00 pm

Required: CDA/AA or BS in ECE, inquisitive mind, open heart, gentle spirit. Four years' group childcare experience, two years' supervisory experience, teamwork and long-term commitment.

VTB needs YOU to EITHER take incoming orders for BearGrams, PajamaGrams or Calyx and Corolla (flowers) OR fulfill these orders during the Christmas season.

Gift Counselors must have the ability to maximize sales by utilizing excellent communication and data entry skills to meet customer's needs in a friendly and professional manner. Solid computer/data entry, spelling, grammar and customer service skills essential. Gift Fulfillment Specialists positions require fine motor skills, high quality standards and close attention to detail. Must have the ability to work standing for extended periods, do some lifting and work overtime as needed. Great product discounts, referral incentives and a fun, dynamic work environment! Come in and fill out an application and talk to a hiring manager!

Desired: Computer proficiency, documentation experience, and familiarity with Reggio Emilia approach.

The Vermont Teddy Bear Co., 6655 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482 or fax resume to 802-985-1330

Resumés to: The Children’s Garden, 22 Meadow Drive Morrisville VT 05661, EOE

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Want Free Time? • • • • • •

Do you (or someone you know) feel “stuck” in your current job? Do you wish you could focus on “process” rather than “politics” on the job? Do you dream of a Full Time job while working Four (4) Days per Week? Do you enjoy spending time focused on helping Customers & Co-Workers? Do you believe that “good” is never really “good enough?” Do you want to do what you love & love what you do?

Does this sound too good to be true?

•• Apply Now! •• • Full Time Sales – Manager & Associates • We offer talented individuals an environment focused on taking care of our customers and co-workers! We want only applicants with honest character, interest in education, flexible attitude, self-awareness, ambitious personality, rock solid integrity & strong identity, to focus on “process” not “people.” Please fax or e-mail resume & cover letter specifying: 1) position of interest, 2) your qualifications and 3) why the position appeals to you, to the attention of Drew Terry, Owner: (No Phone Calls)

E-Mail:: drewt@att.net • Fax: (802) 865-5065

Confidentiality & discretion with your current employer is absolutely assured! (The Bed Store is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply)

Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood, Inc.

Director of Patient Services This full-time member of the Management Team will provide leadership and be responsible for NAPP’s clinical programs serving 5000 patients annually in three health centers. Maintains systems and a climate of teamwork to enssure quality, productivity and responsiveness to patients, regulatory bodies and the mission of NAPP. Develops and monitors clinical budgets. Supervises midlevel managers. Requires current license to practice in New York State as a registered nurse, nurse midwife or nurse practitioner. Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, business, health care administration or related field required. Will consider substantial managerial experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. 5-7 years of management experience in a clinical setting required. Experience in women’s health or family planning preferred. Comprehensive salary and benefits package offered. For consideration, send letter of interest, resumé and salary requirements by December 3, 2004, to:

Chief Executive Officer Northern Adirondack Planned Parenthood 66 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 or to jobs@NAPPonline.org EOE

“Buy a GTO and I’ll make your first six payments!” Dan Bokan er General Manag

“N

o fooling. Buy or lease an ’04 GTO from Shearer Pontiac and I’ll take care of the first six payments, up to $2,500. On top of that, the GTO comes with a 5-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. But hurry down, the offer ends November 30. If you have any questions, my door is always open.”

’04 Pontiacs include 5 year/50,000 mile extended warranty. Additional incentives available for qualified buyers.

’04 Sunfire

’04 Grand Am GT

’04 Grand Am GT1

’04 Montana Ext

’04 GTO

’04 H2

2-door with remote keyless entry, CD player, power windows, locks & mirrors, cruise. #204573. Was $18,350.

4-door V6 with CD player, MP3 player, power sunroof, aluminum wheels. #204579. Was $23,715.

4-door V6 with satellite radio, leather, CD player, aluminum wheels. #204099.Was $24,850.

7 passenger V6 with rear air, rear audio controls, traction control, air bags, 4-wheel ABS. Was $30,000.

Best Price $13,567

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Best Price $19,755

Best Price $24,450

2-door V8 with 6-disc CD changer, theft deterrent system, power windows & locks, single-zone air. #204654. Was $33,190.

V8 with sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, leather, heated seats, chrome features, 3rd row seat, trailering pkg. #204509. Was $56,790.

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*Lease based upon a purchase price of $32,054.Amount due at inception $782 including first month’s payment of $382 and $300 refundable security deposit.VT tax, title, registration and acquisition fees included. 12,000 miles a year, extra miles charged at 20¢ a mile. GMAC smartlease with approved credit. Offer expires 11/30/04

Across from the Olive Garden Open Mon-Fri 8-7, Sat 8-5

658-1212 or 1-800-545-8907 1030 Shelburne Road, So. Burlington. Email: sales@shearerpontiac.com. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include tax, title and registration unless otherwise noted. Documentary fees optional. Offer expires 11/30/04. Not responsible for typographical errors. Please remember — always wear your seat belt!

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