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This is not an easy letter to write. I am responding to the question posed in the article “Minority Rule” [November 11] regarding the percentage of African American men in the Department of Corrections and whether or not racial profiling has anything to do with it. I was born in Vermont and was brought up to believe in the equality of race, gender, culture, etc. I see in the evergrowing number of minority faces in the news for various crimes in Vermont a disturbing issue that needs to be addressed by those who would be leaders in the minority community, namely the “gangsta” mentality that has arrived along with the influx of African Americans in Vermont. There seems to be a bit of racial profiling in reverse going on, and it is uncomfortable at the least. I hope those who want minorities to be accepted and included in Vermont also realize that a big-city, “in-your-face” attitude does not endear them to the Vermonters who had no part in the creation of their attitudes. Christopher Hill BURLINGTON

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[Re: “Segway Tours Seeks a ‘Roll’ in Burlington,” November 11 and “Segway Supporters Turn out for Bike Path Hearing,” Blurt, November 18]: My wife and I recently visited Richmond, Va. We took a tour of historic Richmond on Segways. There were only six of us that morning, and we found it to be well organized. Our guide was great, and we’d do it again given the opportunity. The way Burlington is laid out, this would be a great addition to the community and tourism along the waterfront. We had no problem as beginners taking steep hills or navigating crosswalks with pedestrians and traffic. Helmets are worn, and we were able to practice before heading out on the streets of the city. These machines are very easy to navigate once you understand how they function. What a great idea! I hope this comes to fruition! Mike Rosner VERNON

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“Rangers” — he raised $200,000 for Dubya’s 2004 reelection bid. Vallee surrendered his overseas post last December. Vallee will make a final decision by the first of the year, he told “Fair Game.” His potential candidacy is not a knock against Dubie, he said. “Part of the thought process is how I can be most effective in next year’s election cycle,” Vallee said. “I like Brian, and Brian has shown he can win votes statewide, but elections are about ideas and I think it’s important for voters to have a sense of what else is out there,” said Vallee. Democrats aren’t about to let Dubie off easy, either. They’ve created a political action committee called “Vermonters for a Democratic Governor.” “While the Democrats will be debating the issues, we want to hear what Brian has to say,” said Burlington Democrat sam osBorne, the PAC’s treasurer. “Vermonters deserve to hear the other side before they make a choice.”

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Last week, the five Democrat candidates for governor spoke to a packed house of environmental supporters at a Burlington forum organized by the Vermont League of Conservation Voters. On policy, all five sounded about the same. As guv, each would: clean up our waterways, make Act 250 stronger, and fund housing and conservation. All believe Vermont Yankee is not part of the state’s energy future. Rather, they want the state to focus on purchasing more energy from local, or regional, renewable sources, as well as to invest more in energy-efficiency programs. Only Secretary of State Deb Markowitz mentioned their likely GOP challenger by name — a good move given that every statewide media outlet was on hand to record the event. It’s always important to remember to speak to the people outside of the room. Markowitz and Sen. Peter ShuMlin appear to be the most adept at that; Shumlin continues to prove he’s the best communicator of the quintet. Sen. Doug racine continues to rely heavily on his past accolades and achievements as a senator and lieutenant governor. While that may stir up fond memories for some supporters, Racine doesn’t seem to be catching fire with voters. Former Sen. Matt Dunne arrived just minutes before the event. He had driven in from New York City, and it

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their severity and investigating only a small fraction of the total complaints received. Some of the department’s caseworkers are taking on double, and sometimes triple, the recommended caseload. “I liken the current situation to the Champlain Bridge,” says Dolly Fleming, executive director of COVE — Community of Vermont Elders — a nonprofit group that advocates for the safety, welfare and dignity of Vermont’s population of senior citizens. “If you look underwater you see that the foundation of the state’s public structure to protect vulnerable, abused and neglected adults is crumbling.” Fleming was among a group of advocates

often Vermont’s 109 residential-care homes and eight assisted-living facilities get evaluated. This is especially troubling, Fleming says, given that Vermont is trying to move away from housing its elderly and infirm in expensive nursing homes and opting instead for smaller, more community-based facilities, such as residential-care homes. Vermont’s aging demographics are likely to exacerbate the problem. According to U.S. Census figures, people over the age of 65 currently make up 14 percent of Vermont’s population. By 2030, that percentage is expected to rise to 25 percent. “It’s really disconcerting when I get into

state-mandated training that year. In another facility, an inspector observed a resident getting half the pain medication she was prescribed. In another, a diabetic resident was receiving insulin shots at the wrong time of day. Such problems, she suggests, represent the tip of the iceberg. “Good care should not depend on family, friends or an ombudsman filing a complaint on a resident’s behalf,” Majoros says. Such complaints are filed with Vermont’s Adult Protective Services (APS), usually by family members or caregivers. But Fleming and Majoros concur that only a small fraction of those allegations are being investigated,

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In the last year, complaints of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults filed with the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) increased 48 percent. That coincided with a 17 percent reduction in the department’s staffing, from 316 employees a year ago to 261 today. Why the huge spike in abuse reports? DAIL Commissioner Joan Senecal suggests one reason may be that more Vermont families are feeling the pain of the economic downturn. Another major area of concern, she says, is the explosion in prescription drug diversion. State investigators are reporting sharp rises in the number of family members and caregivers who are stealing pain meds from their elderly and sick wards. Advocates claim that DAIL’s ability to respond to specific allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation has been so compromised that the state is now “triaging” calls based on

who attended a June 11 meeting of the DAIL Advisory Board. She and others were deeply alarmed by the agency’s own assessment of its diminished capacity to protect those Vermonters least able to protect themselves. Among DAIL’s revelations was that its Division of Licensing and Protection is so short-staffed that fewer than one in 10 facilities is visited annually by state inspectors. Ideally, DAIL inspectors should check in on every facility at least once a year. But DAIL’s own records indicate that three out of four residential-care homes and assisted-living facilities haven’t been seen by inspectors in more than two years, and one in four has gone unchecked for more than four years. Some haven’t had a comprehensive inspection in more than six years. Unlike nursing homes, which under federal law must be visited regularly by regulators, there is no statutory mandate for how

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and an even smaller percentage is substantiated for further action. APS now has a backlog of nearly 500 cases, Majoros adds. Fleming says she heard from one DAIL employee, “‘If a woman was in bed in a residential care facility and lying in her own feces, we wouldn’t be able to get to her for two to four months.’” Senecal insists that such a complaint would be investigated within “hours or days,” not weeks or months. But she readily acknowledges that the 17 percent staff reduction in her department has made everyone’s job more difficult. “But if it was really a life-and-death situation someone was reporting, we would involve law enforcement immediately,” Senecal asserts. “If you’ve got an 87-year-old lady whose drug-abusing son is wailing on her, we’re going to get out there right away.” Not everyone is so sure. Michael Benvenuto,

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hen someone doesn’t want to reveal why he or she is leaving a highprofile job, the polite explanation is usually “I want to spend more time with my family.” But after 23 years of heading the University of Vermont’s Lane Series, director Jane Ambrose, 70, really does want to hang out more with her growing grandkids. “Every Friday night during the school year is taken” with performing arts events, she says. “I’d like to be able to go to some of their stuff.” The university recently announced that Ambrose is retiring at the end of the 2009-10 season, when current manager Natalie Neuert will take over as director. During Ambrose’s tenure, the Lane Series’ mission evolved. Making it “more audience friendly” has been a core goal, Ambrose reflects. As a “university presenter,” she found herself tasked with meeting the needs of both student and community concertgoers. When Ambrose first took over, most Lane events were held at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Burlington. Programming focused on booking big names, such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma and singer Leontyne Price. UVM’s president at the time, Lattie Coor, “wasn’t happy about that,” Ambrose recalls. Location, price and content kept students away. “What he said to me was, ‘Bring it home.’” The university’s large Ira Allen Chapel was a logical venue, and Ambrose tried holding concerts there. But she found a huge SEVENDAYSvt.com

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highlights from her tenure. But she does cite the importance of establishing a relationship with the Van Cliburn competition, whose winners now perform at the Lane Series, and the Piano Consortium, a group of local donors that sponsors keyboard concerts. “Piano activities are very healthy,” Ambrose asserts. “We’ve been lucky to Ja n e Am brose bring, over time, the best pianists who were available.” Ambrose, who plays the baroque flute, has also taken great joy in programming a diverse array of early music, “because that’s my first love,” she confesses. Careful selection of repertory has helped make Lane audiences enthusiastic about exposure to new artists

that I’ll always be a part of bringing them to UVM.

and unfamiliar genres. “People go to music not so much to be entertained but to be enlightened,” avows Ambrose. Retirement, for the outgoing director, is a relative term. Ambrose will continue as a classical music consultant to the Lane Series. Her frequent trips to attend concerts and festivals, both domestically and in Europe, introduce her to rising stars in the music biz. “Looking for new things will always be something that interests me,” she states. “And I hope that I’ll always be a part of bringing them to UVM.” And memo to the grandkids: Ambrose will still turn up at the Recital Hall on many Friday nights. She credits loyal audience support for the Lane’s success and the enjoyment she’s had in her job. “The reason that I’ll continue to go to concerts is not only that I want to hear the music,” she explains, “but that I want to keep seeing the people that I have listened to music with for such a really long period of time.” m

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Out a New Collection of Tales By Pame l a Po l sto n soothed by bedtime stories, that grownups are captivated by books on tape or podcasts … or that Vermonters Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder can transfix listeners of all ages. They certainly do that in person, but the magic persists on disc, as evidenced by their new recording, The King & the Thrush. More on that in a moment. Jennings and Ponder are master storytellers and musicians — on concertina and harp, respectively — who live in East Montpelier and make a living from their considerable talents. It’s a modest living, to be sure, though why great storytellers are not paid handsomely is a mystery. The pair sometimes

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problem: horrendous acoustics for intimate ensembles. “The dome perverts the sound of chamber music,” she explains. Meanwhile, an excellent option sat literally at the UVM music professor’s front door. The music building has its own 300-seat Recital Hall. “The acoustics are so fantastic,” she states. “It seemed like the obvious choice.” With the exception of a few events held every year at the Flynn Center, the Recital Hall has become the Lane’s regular home. The modest number of seats presents a challenge, Ambrose admits — it “limits us in what we can pay” an artist. “Because my first commitment is to keeping the ticket price low enough so that anyone who wants to come to a Lane Series concert can come to a Lane Series concert.” The advantages of “an acoustically superb hall,” however, far outweigh this slight downside. “Word gets around” among performers and agents, notes Ambrose, and helps the series continue to book top talent. The sound works beautifully for classical music, as well as the expanded range of folk and jazz offerings that she developed. Ambrose recoils when asked to pick

fter sex, storytelling is probably the oldest form of entertainment known to humankind. We seem to be hardwired to enjoy a good yarn well told. It might take a neurobiologist to explain why the brain finds this so satisfying, but we don’t need science to tell us that children are

performs in a musical duo called Sheefra, but telling stories has been their main gig for more than two decades at festivals, schools, theaters, libraries and other venues across the country. “Telling” is too neutral a word, however, to convey how Jennings and Ponder deliver a tale. Jennings, an impish fellow with long blond hair and a full beard, has a commanding roar and growl. Ponder, a graceful woman with a braided mane and a penchant for long skirts, offers a feminine counterpoint in an expressive and comforting alto. When Jennings’ voice leaps out to startle you, Ponder’s reassures. Along with this dramatic emotional counterpoint, Jennings and Ponder have perfected a rhythm of alternating

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and sometimes overlapping voices that is hypnotic and utterly captivating. They also choose their material well: folk tales whose themes are universal. While old, these stories never go out of style. On The King & the Thrush, which was recorded before a live audience, Jennings and Ponder offer four “tales of goodness and greed” interwoven with Celtic music. The title story in particular serves their theme well, and I’m not going

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to give away the reason here. Suffice it to say that adults will ﬁlter the conclusion through the lens of modern global tensions — speaking of universal — while even small children can grasp the “moral of the story.” If that sounds heavy, it’s not. Jennings and Ponder are frequently funny, and seem to regard their stories’ characters with bemused compassion — even the foolish, crass and mean ones. It’s no surprise the couple’s previous recordings have garnered awards from the American Library Association and the Parents’ Choice Foundation, or that they won a competitive VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL Creation Grant to make The King & the Thrush

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Although it used to be de rigueur to add turkey giblets to the gravy pan, this practice seems to have fallen by the wayside. If you’re not too squeamish, though, the offal can make your post-Thanksgiving stock that much better. Snag the bones

A snAzzy post-holiday brunch is Another occAsion to turn poultry scrAps into something delicious. Mashed Potatoes

Over the years, I’ve come up with two tricks for using my extra spuds. The first is to turn them into croquettes. A little caramelized onion, a couple of eggs, a coating of bread crumbs and a hot pan are all it takes. Making gnocchi sounds fancier, but it’s just as easy: Add flour, eggs, salt, pepper and Parmesan to the mash, roll the resulting dough into “worms,” and cut each one into half-inch pieces. Boil the dumplings for a couple of minutes and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Nearly anything you can do with potatoes, you can do with sweet potatoes. Besides the tricks already mentioned, try adding sweet potato or squash purées to muffin or pancake batter for extra flavor and vitamin A, or thin them with broth and cream to make soup.

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From time immemorial, close-knit human communities have used shunning as perhaps the most humane and effective way of responding to members who violate the group’s taboos [“Might v. Site,” November 4]. In today’s “civilized” societies we simply put transgressors in jail or execute them, two very extreme forms of excommunication. America’s early settlers used shaming as a guarantor of public order. The Exclusive (and Open) Brethren take their cues on shunning from the half dozen New Testament texts on the practice. The Catholic Church practiced extreme excommunication and shunning until 1983. Today an estimated 10 to 15 percent of Protestant evangelical churches use some form of this practice, as do some orthodox Jewish and Chasidic congregations. Relational shunning is found in various forms in such diverse religious communities as the Amish and Mennonites (which also, like the Plymouth Brethren, isolate themselves from the outside world), Jehovah’s Witnesses, Church of Scientology, Krishna Hindus, Baha’i and Wiccan. Shunning was also practiced in many hunter-gatherer societies. While we may not agree with the rules of any particular religious community, in every case they are intended to protect the integrity of belief and practice, and being forced out of communion for violating taboos is a natural consequence of defiance. Like any system of justice, it can be and is abused. But for all the demonization of such cult-like groups as the Exclusive Brethren, let’s not forget that more harm has been inflicted on individuals and the world by mainstream religions than by all the minor ones combined. Given that fact, mandating a distancing from contemporary culture is not necessarily a foolish thing. And requiring that those who cross the line remain across the line is not unreasonable.

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I don’t feel it’s necessary to explore. However, you yourself would rocket through right on schedule, or at least we think you would. Beware the tides. Here we get to the heart of the matter. You may have heard that tides are dangerous things. You don’t know the half of it. Once you’ve experienced a black hole tide, you won’t complain about anything else ever again. The essence of the thing is this: The force of gravity, which creates the tides, drops off quickly with distance. The part of an object closest to the center of gravity gets tugged on the most, the part in the middle a middling amount, and the part farthest away the least. The result is that the object becomes elongated, like a football. That’s why there are two ocean tides a day, on opposite sides of the Earth. If the force of gravity is particularly strong, the object becomes really elongated, like spaghetti. You can see where this is headed, and from the standpoint of your health it’s not good. The pull of gravity exerted by a black hole is so staggeringly high that due to tidal forces your very molecules will be rent asunder, reducing you, for all I know, to your constituent quarks. This is the quintessential falling-into-a-black-hole experience, and is your certain fate. Forget about wormholes. Wormholes are much beloved sLug signorino

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Winooski Four years after the city’s latest downtown development opened for business, where are the retailers? b y A ndy Bromage

Artist’s rendering of Winooski Falls

The project’s developers, and the City of Winooski, are pleading for patience. They blame the down economy for the lack of retail action and promise new tenants are on the way. But Winooski’s unique history makes the waiting that much more painful. In his 2006 book entitled Vacancy, Art and Transformation, photographer Dan Higgins wrote, “A running joke around Vermont is that ‘Winooski is a town that is always about to have a bright future.’ Underlying this sentiment is a reference to the many highly publicized plans the town has promoted over the years for reinventing itself.”

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are still missing from the scene. Empty storefronts advertise the absent activity: Their display windows are plastered with colorful signs entreating, “Your card or gift store here!!” and “Your boutique here!!” Denizens of the neighborhood do crowd the sidewalks around Spinner Place, but most of them are waiting for busses to take them someplace else. Across the street from the new buildings, the historic Champlain Mill has lost all of its retail activity. It has slowly added commercial tenants, but vast amounts of space — the entire fourth and fifth floors, with breathtaking views of the Winooski River — remain empty. One business owner with offices in the mill describes the former mall as a “ghost town.” Winooski dwellers can’t help but notice the vibrant urban community they were promised has yet to materialize. What they may not realize is that it’s also costing them money: almost $150,000 a year in lost tax revenue. The longer it takes to fill those storefront and office spaces, the more time it will take to pay off the loans that funded the construction. Only after those debts are retired will Winooski Falls start generating tax revenues that benefit the town.

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inooski has been a laboratory for “urban renewal” experiments since the U.S. government coined the term and started making money available to blighted areas. In the late 1970s, federally financed wrecking balls leveled a large chunk of Winooski in order to transform the Champlain Mill into a retail shopping mall. The downtown essentially became a parking lot. There was even talk of covering the entire city with a dome.

ow n t ow n Wi n o o s k i i s h o p p i n g. Window-shoppers crowd the sidewalks along the red brick Winooski Falls retail complex. Two helmeted cyclists are locking their bikes to a curvy steel bike rack. Students toting backpacks chat as they stroll through a large, park-like traffic circle. The sun shines down from a brilliant blue sky onto the tree-lined promenade; a man carries shopping bags back to his car. It’s a pedestrian-scale paradise, a perfect picture of new urbanism in the middle of Vermont. Trouble is, it is a picture — an artist’s rendering of what Winooski Falls was supposed to look like when merchants and residents moved in to the massive mixed-use development that has transformed the heart of the Onion City. The drawing was part of the information packet used to sell the citizens of Winooski on the project. The buildings have since gone up and people have moved in. Some businesses and educational institutions have also put down roots in Winooski. But four years after the official ribbon cutting, the cafés, bookstores and flower shops

storefronts, they assume that the project isn’t moving along as successfully as we’d hoped, and that’s actually not the case,” says Ken Braverman, HallKeen’s point-man in Vermont. “We’re at the point where everyone can see what’s here and there’s a critical mass of people living downtown.” The luxury condominiums at The Cascades aren’t selling as quickly as expected — HallKeen has sold about a third of the 70 condos in the building, some of them for as much as $750,000. Plans for constructing another 95 condos in a second building have been delayed until the economy shows signs of improvement. But the six-story Spinner Place is now home to hundreds of undergraduates from Champlain College and the University of Vermont. Champlain has a waiting list of students who want to rent apartments in Winooski. The 213 apartments at Keen’s Crossing, a mix of affordable marketrate units, are 95 percent occupied. Despite its moderate residential success, Winooski Falls hasn’t created the street scene envisioned by developers — one with “small shops, busy restau-

Winooski, 1974

Using $66 million in government grants and loans, and millions more in private funds, Massachusetts-based developers HallKeen Management and its Vermont partner, The Braverman Co., essentially put Winooski back together again. The Winooski Falls project turned the former Champlain Mill parking lot back into a gleaming brick neighborhood recognized nationwide as a model of “smart growth” and “transit-oriented” development. It’s an appealing concept — at least for residents. “When people see vacant

rants, and cafés serving coffee and fresh pastries.” And the retail component of the project, though by no means its largest income generator, plays a large role in determining the vibe in Winooski Falls. Newly appointed city manager Katherine “Deac” Decarreau says she’s heard from residents who are worried about the empty storefronts. Last month, she even acknowledged the problem in the Winooski school district’s monthly newsletter.

“I think we will start seeing retail move in [next fall] if not before,” Decarreau wrote. “I know this is a sore spot and I am working to move forward.” Decarreau inherited the complex development project in July, when she was hired as city manager. A native of Winooski, she has assumed a lead role on the project, talking almost daily with the developers and city and state officials involved.

South Burlington firm Allen & Brooks, says this is a common recession-era strategy. Landlords everywhere are lowering rents and offering more incentives to lure businesses into empty retail and commercial space. Allen says the economy hit the retail and commercial sectors hard — especially because consumers are tightening their belts — and that Winooski Falls came online “right when the troubles started.” But for at least one would-be tenant,

reads, “Future Site of Neighborhood Market.” The owners, Robert Lichorwic and his wife Deborah Jones, were living in Keen’s Crossing at the time. Lichorwic says he envisioned a Winooski market with some combination of a deli, juice bar, coffee stand and sidewalk seating under canopies in summertime. In other words, exactly the kind of place the developers wanted. But the deal fell apart. There was not enough curbside parking and no place

“It’s like the gas is on, but you’re waiting for that spark.

We have a long way to go before downtown is thriving.”

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the problem wasn’t money — it was the limitations of the space. Fresh Market, a gourmet grocery on Pine Street in Burlington, was courted by HallKeen last year to open a second store in Winooski Falls, in the space with the yearold sign that

out back for Dumpsters. The front door was the only option for loading and receiving. Lichorwic says HallKeen tried to accommodate Fresh Market, offering, for instance, to place Dumpsters in the parking garage a short distance away. But Lichorwic says he didn’t want employees climbing over snow banks, dragging garbage cans into a “dark, dank” garage at night. Then the economy tanked and Lichorwic put his expansion plans on hold. “This is a downtown, this is a city,” says Braverman, when asked about the deal.

raverman predicts Winooski Falls is “about to explode.” He says two new retail tenants will soon occupy the entire block along Winooski Falls Way, across the street from the Champlain Mill. One is a locally owned bakery and café. The other is Opportunities Credit Union, which will take up the equivalent of three storefronts on the ground floor of Spinner Place. Braverman suggests that once those tenants move in, sometime this spring, other retail tenants will follow. Opportunities Credit Union may stay open late certain nights of the week, according to Marketing Manager Jodi Harrington, who sits on the Winooski City Council. But it certainly won’t fill the nightlife niche. For that, Braverman is counting

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“We hit a bump in a fantastic idea,” Decarreau says during an interview. “And it’s the same bump that the whole country and half of western Europe hit at the same time. The bottom fell out of the financial market and money stopped moving.” Braverman agrees that the sour economy is to blame for the lack of retail tenants. “Opening a business is risky enough,” Braverman says. “Doing it in a downturned economy is really a challenge.” He says HallKeen has done everything it can to attract tenants to the spaces, including lowering the rents. HallKeen has slashed lease rates by 20 and 25 percent — from $18 a square foot to $13.50 on Winooski Falls Way, and from $16 a square foot to $12.50 on Main Street. Independent real estate analyst Steve Allen, of the

“There’s not going to be big parking lots and loading docks. Everything about this project requires creativity, flexibility and thinking outside the box. If you’re thinking about doing anything cookie-cutter, this isn’t the environment to do it.” HallKeen is betting that there are enough potential tenants willing to meet the challenges of Winooski’s downtown spaces. But it’s a tougher sell when there’s a glut of more convenient commercial real estate available in Burlington and Williston. Higgins has seen new businesses come to downtown to piggyback on the new development’s success, only to close up shop and leave when filling up Winooski Falls “dragged on.” “They took a big bite and the city is on the hook for a lot of money if this doesn’t take off,” Higgins says in an interview. “Things could get ugly.”

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on the waterside restaurant space in the Champlain Mill that used to house Waterworks Restaurant. Restaurateurs have inquired about the space, but HallKeen is holding out for just the right tenant. “The right chef with the right concept in this space is going to be incredibly successful,” Braverman says. Upstairs from the restaurant space is one of the other bright spots downtown — Champlain College’s Emergent Media Center, where future game designers and tech entrepreneurs are trained. The EMC is a hive of creativity and industry, ﬁlled with young people who burn the midnight oil to develop video games and iPhone apps. Another school is opening in Winooski next fall. The Community College of Vermont is moving its campus to the eastern edge of Winooski Falls, bringing 2500 commuter students to the city.

City Manager Decarreau thinks that will mark a turning point in the project. “They’ll be wanting to have a cup of coffee or a hamburger,” Decarreau says. “That should be a pretty nice driver that’ll start stirring up downtown.” Allen, the real estate analyst, agrees that the CCV campus will make the difference for Winooski. Until then, though, he doesn’t believe the milesquare city has sufficient population to attract the retail tenants. “The two real critical pieces that will enable that retail to succeed are the Community College of Vermont and the Champlain Mill,” Allen says. The Champlain Mill has some 150,000 square feet of vacant space, he notes. “That’s a lot of office workers,” Allen says. “That kind of potential demand can really support retail activity, like sandwich shops.”

WORKING TIF Winooski Falls was supposed to be a huge windfall to city taxpayers, but in 2007, residents learned that it was actually costing them money. Last week, City Manager Katherine “Deac” Decarreau revealed the pricetag: $146,000 a year. How did this happen? The answer lies in the complicated details of the tax-financing district the city and state established to pay the infrastructure costs associated with building new roads, sewers, sidewalks and a parking garage needed to support Winooski Falls. In order to ensure Winooski taxpayers weren’t stuck paying the development’s collateral costs, the legislature set up Winooski Falls as a Tax Increment Financing district, or TIF, to pay those costs. The city borrowed the $23.5 million to finance the infrastructure build-out, which is being paid back over the 20-year life of the loan with property taxes collected from the new apartments, condos and stores sprouting up in Winooski Falls. The property within the TIF district, in other words, pays for the roads, sewers and lighting needed to build it. The upside of that arrangement is that city taxpayers don’t get stuck paying back the multimillion-dollar loan — the project finances its own infrastructure costs. The downside is that Winooski has to wait 20 years — until the infrastructure loan is completely paid off — before a dollar of that tax windfall from Winooski Falls property starts going into the general fund, to pay for city services like police, fire and the public library. The only money that continues to flow into Winooski’s general fund during that 20-year loan period is the taxes collected off the property that became Winooski Falls — the strip mall and parking lots — before it was redeveloped. That pre-development value was around $25 million. But something happened along the way that some in the city hadn’t anticipated: The state statute that created Winooski’s TIF district stated that the “base” value of the strip mall and parking lots, the $25 million, would remain “frozen” during the 20-year life of the loan. Two years ago, Winooski conducted a regular revaluation of all property citywide. Because property values had gone up since the last revaluation, the city’s tax rate was lowered to bring property tax bills in line. But since the “base” value of the Winooski Falls property was frozen at $25 million, that meant the city was collecting less tax money on that property — almost $150,000 less — because a lower tax rate was being applied to the land value. Another problem: Empty condos and vacant storefronts don’t produce as much in tax revenue as filled ones do, so paying off the loan is bound to take longer and rack up more interest. On November 16, Decarreau broke the bad news to the Winooski City Council. The city’s current $430,000 budget deficit — caused by rising health insurance rates, drops in state aid and the Winooski Falls tax loss — will necessitate raising taxes, slashing city services, or both. Without a tax hike or significant spending cuts, the deficit could swell to $1.4 million in a few years. That’s a lot of money considering Winooski’s entire city budget is only $5.8 million. “We’re going to have to count our pennies and be careful,” Decarreau says. — A.B.

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inooski commerce seems to be a boom-or-bust proposition. Plenty of businesses have come and gone in the past few years — the Blue Star Café, Food 88, Dawg’s Packing and Shipping, to name a few. But the business owners across the roundabout who’ve stuck around say they’re doing great, and most of them predate the influx of downtown dwellers. Tiny Thai, Sneakers and Papa Frank’s come to mind. Similarly, Michelle Depot says business is booming at her downtown beauty salon, Terra Luna, but mostly from an established clientele whose hair she’s been styling for years. Her main concern is getting the stores in place that will make Winooski a “destination” town rather than what she calls a “drive-around-the-circle-as-fastas-you-can town.” Parking is also a problem. Laura Brown of Purple Shutter Herbs, a fragrant boutique on the west side of downtown, is concerned that Winooski Falls’ 945-space public parking garage — artfully concealed by the Spinner Place building — is so well shielded that customers can’t even find it. One restaurant owner says the development actually cost him customers. Donny’s New York Pizza used to fill up every day at lunch with employees of the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation when its offices were in the Champlain Mill, says pizzeria owner Kosta Michaelides. But ever since VSAC got its own building in Winooski Falls — with an

make out. As Toby Keith might put it, “Mm-mm-mm, I love this bar.”

ell, you gassed her up. You’re behind the wheel, with your arm around your sweetheart in your Oldsmobile. You’re barreling down the boulevard, looking for the heart of Saturday night.

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ollowing a quick meal at Pho Dang Vietnamese Café, we make our way north by foot along Main Street. We have been joined by three companions — let’s call them Lila, Tim and Jerome — all veteran night owls. Our goal: to make the rounds in the Onion City and assess its nightlife. There’s a palpable sense of anticipation surrounding our first stop, O’Brien’s Pub, formerly The Raccoon Lodge. Until now, this particular bar has remained a curiosity among our crew. Despite the “Public Welcome” notice posted beneath the bar’s exterior signpost, none of us had dared set foot in the joint before. We had subscribed to the conventional wisdom that it was a private club, which it no longer is — and, according to the bartender, hasn’t been for a very long time. I expect a classic “stranger saunters into the local saloon” scene: record scratching to a halt, heads swiveling as the locals suspiciously eye the interlopers. But when we enter, hardly a soul

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It’s a recent Saturday night in November and I am indeed barreling down the boulevard. Well, OK, Pearl Street in Burlington. And I’m in a taxi, not an Oldsmobile. But my arm is around my sweetheart as we cruise past the top block of a bustling Church Street Marketplace. On the corner of North Winooski Avenue, two of the Queen City’s more reliable nightspots, The O.P. and Radio Bean, already boast sizeable crowds. Typically, we might be among those revelers. But tonight our destiny lies elsewhere. Our chariot speeds us past Pearl Street Beverage and up the hill. As expected, pedestrian traffic is running against us, as mini-mobs of college students make their way toward downtown. We zip past the University of Vermont and the hospital, and through the intersection of Pearl and East Avenue. Winding past a cemetery, we notice a number of streetlights have burned out. Then, just as quickly as we enter the dark of night, a faint orange glow appears and invites us onward. And so we descend the hill into the city of Winooski, looking for the heart of Saturday night. And maybe a good bar or two.

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among the 20 or so folks gathered around the horseshoe-shaped bar so much as glances in our direction. Journey blares uninterrupted from the jukebox. We order a round of beers from a surprisingly varied selection, though, as Tim notes, it’s strange that an “Irish bar” doesn’t serve any Irish beers. Taped to a sanitarium-green concrete wall, a handwritten sign advertises New York strip steaks for $10.95. Making our way past this, we settle into the bar’s back room. It features an enormous flatscreen TV, free pool, a dartboard and the holy trinity of bar videogames: Golden Tee, Silverstrike Bowling and Big Buck Hunter Safari. Curiously, against a half wall is a stack of wood. “You gotta love a bar where you can order a beer and feed

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the woodstove at the same time,” says Jerome, nodding to said woodstove in a nearby corner. Through two games of pool, we find the blue-collar feel agreeable. Conversational chatter ebbs and flows, interrupted by the occasional hack of a grizzled barfly’s phlegmy cough or laugh. A lone couple dances awkwardly, pausing only to intermittently, and intensely,

e dally too long at O’Brien’s and, now back in “downtown” Winooski, just miss last call — and more importantly, flaming Scorpion Bowls — at Peking Duck House. Undeterred, we stroll a block down Malletts Bay Avenue to C.K.’s Sports Bar, formerly the Trackside Tavern. The joint is jumping. Though it’s an atypical Saturday, regulars later tell us, because a good chunk of the crowd is celebrating a “Dirty Thirty” birthday party — with exceedingly loud karaoke. Those who fondly remember the Trackside probably still dig the bar, which changed hands and names about eight months ago. It’s had some minor cosmetic upgrades — a new carpet, six flat screens and the aforementioned holy trinity. But, pointing to the disconcertingly warped beams along the ceiling, Jerome opines, “This place is structurally unsound.” His assessment doesn’t appear to faze the crowd of late-twentysomething and middle-aged locals. As we depart about an hour later, they seem to be reaching their collective peak.

ack in the roundabout district, we walk into McKee’s Pub and a comely barmaid greets us with a friendly “evenin’” from behind a row of taps. Perhaps it’s the comparatively upscale environs, but we forgo our standard Bud bottles in favor of a round of Switchbacks and Guinness (the latter poured correctly, an increasingly lost art), and get cozy in a large booth in the back room. While C.K.’s overtly advertises itself as a sports bar, McKee’s simply is one. Above a pool table and wrapping around three of the room’s four walls are roughly a dozen flat-screens. Even in the smaller front room, there’s hardly a bad viewing perch to be found. We unanimously agree this would be a great place to come on a Sunday afternoon for football — and maybe brunch. But this is Saturday night. And, at least this particular evening, it is sparsely populated. We head back out into a virtually deserted downtown and make our way towards 38 Main, a corner bar next to Sneakers, fully expecting yet another sports-ish, dive-ish watering hole. But as we draw nearer, the unmistakable brassy strains of salsa music spill into the street. Sure enough, crossing the threshold we are met by a steamy but not unpleasant musk hanging in the air. Under the

spell of DJ Raul, the makeshift dance floor — the narrow space along the bar — is undulating with a phalanx of whirling couples. And they’re really good. Adding to the intrigue, our lily-white quintet is very much in the minority; most of the crowd consists of men and women of varying Latin lineage. How often does that happen anywhere in Vermont? (Answer: at 38 Main, every other Saturday.) Initially, we play the role of wallflowers, thoroughly entertained by just observing. But before long, our female companions find themselves gleefully in the thick of it. As Lila later remarks, beaming and flushed, they were “gangsalsa’ed.”

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he woman with the master’s degree and the fancy Burlington condo could no longer see her floor. Her mess got so bad that at night she had a hard time reaching the bathroom with all the stuff littering her path. Gradually, people stopped visiting her. Brenda (who asked that her last name not be used) eventually became a virtual shut-in, caged by her own possessions. This wasn’t supposed to happen. In the life she envisioned, Brenda climbed the professional ladder and made a name for herself. But years of deepening depression and anxiety took their toll. In her fifties, Brenda fell behind on the rent and had trouble taking care of her living space. Her hoarding became uncontrollable. She eshow risked ending up homeless. slid Brenda is part of the estimated 5 percent of the nation’s population who suffers from hoarding, a mental illness categorized in the Diagnostic and ev under .c Statistical Manual en ysvt a obsessive-compulsive ddisorders. Compulsive hoarding is defined as the acquisition of, and failure to discard, a large number of possessions that appear to be useless or of limited value. When the accumulation prevents a living space from being used as it was intended, the behavior is generally considered hoarding. Hoarding can result from other problems, such as trauma, grief, brain injury, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It can even be an inherited or learned trait. Hoarding, which cuts across social class, is no new phenomenon, of course. But only recently have mental health and social service providers taken a clinical view of the issue. In May, members of Burlington’s social service community established the Hoarding Task Force to address the problems of people like Brenda. Recognizing that they needed a more holistic approach, they set about trading strategies for dealing with hoarders from mental health and public safety angles. Hoarding often goes unnoticed, especially among those who are not low income. It comes to the attention of authorities during housing crises or because of health and safety concerns.

That’s how Brenda’s hoarding was discovered. Because she couldn’t pay her rent, her landlord began the eviction process, and the Agency of Human Services and Burlington Housing Authority got involved. Throughout the mitigation process, BHA workers helped Brenda downsize and organize her life so she could move to subsidized housing and make a fresh start. They filled a few Dumpsters with trash from her condo. “I still miss it today,” Brenda says. “But I had to get rid of it.” Plenty of us are “packrats” or messy. But saving school report cards or leaving underwear on the floor does not make one a hoarder. For whatever reason, experts say, hoarders feel they can’t live without their stuff. Objects that most people would

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see as worthless can have infinite value to them. They can’t bear to give away old clothes because they might wear them someday. They can’t throw away old newspapers because they might want to read them. For 59-year-old Brenda, organizing her possessions became overwhelming. Soon it was easier to just ignore the mess. But

concerns about her stuff generated a paralyzing anxiety that kept her from making progress. This is a common pattern for hoarders, says Mark Schroeter, a task force member from the Agency of Human Services/ Burlington Housing Authority. “Hoarders have an inability to make decisions, to handle their environment,” he says. “They can’t control what stays and what goes.” Yet many hoarders don’t acknowledge there’s anything wrong with them. Because the issue is so complicated, the task force includes 30 representatives from agencies including Burlington’s police, fire and code-enforcement departments, Champlain Housing Trust, HowardCenter and the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging. The group’s ultimate goal is promoting housing retention and public safety. But hoarding has no quick fix. Cases can take more than a year to work out, and even then hoarders aren’t necessarily “cured.” “You have to be in this for the long haul,” Schroeter says. Recently, he and BHA colleagues Nicole Grubman and Mike Ohler shared photos of hoarders’ apartments. Toys, dishes and rotting food fill a sink. Cardboard boxes, newspapers and food wrappers cover a floor. In a child’s bedroom, the changing table is barely visible under a mountain of empty plastic bottles and clothing. Task force members have seen everything, from people who collect bodily fluids such as urine and bile because of severe mental illness or injury, to clients who hoard animals because they believe they’re saving them from the shelter. Some of these clients live in “domestic squalor” — defined by the task force as filthiness or degradation from neglect. Squalid domiciles may contain food, animal or human waste. But hoarding shouldn’t be equated with squalor, says task force member Brooke Hadwen, director of community outreach programs for the BPD. “You can have a hoarder who is immaculate,” she explains. For Brenda, accumulating stuff was always an issue. “Shopping binges” made

her happy, she recalls. When she returned to Vermont from North Carolina, the spoils of those binges came with her. Most of them never made it out of boxes, yet Brenda kept buying things. Her condo soon became “one big wreck,” she says. Brenda plunged into a depression that left her unable to work. She had to sell some of her possessions to pay the rent. During this time, a number of relatives died and the contents of their estates went to Brenda. Her condo filled up with furniture she didn’t need. When her mother became ill with cancer, Brenda’s stress increased. In an effort to keep Brenda in her apartment, Grubman and Schroeter helped her figure out how to pare down her things. Now, when she feels overwhelmed by her stuff, she asks herself, “Do I really need this? Do I really want this?” While those questions help Brenda give herself a reality check, not all hoarders know how to ask them. Task force members can’t do the cleanup work for their clients, Grubman says. But they can give them strategies to help them pass inspection and keep their apartments safe. For instance, Grubman helped one client find a new couch at ReSource (formerly Recycle North) to replace one that was covered in cat urine. Though still in its early stages, the task force already has raised awareness of hoarding in Chittenden County. A growing number of social service providers has been attending monthly meetings, and public safety agencies are being trained to deal with the issue. Unfortunately, there’s little funding to help. The Burlington Housing Authority has an annual budget of just $25 to help hoarding clients. Large-scale hoarding remediation can cost thousands of dollars. Still, the task force has made progress in educating its members, and that translates to better care for clients. For her part, Brenda has good days and bad days. She gets mad at herself when she lets the clutter pile up. That’s a good sign, Schroeter says; acknowledging the problem is the first step in healing. “I’m trying to learn,” Brenda says. “I’m not saying I won’t fall backwards. But I’ve improved greatly now.” m

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When her book came out in 2007 and hit the talk-show circuit, Post, still in her early twenties, was thrust into the limelight. She did turns on “The Today Show” and “The Tyra Banks Show.” She remembers feeling like she was about to faint when Banks put a casual hand on her back. “She had to learn to be a spokesperson. That’s not an easy thing to do,” Peter says. “That’s a heady thing for a 24-year-old.” Lizzie Post still works at the EPI, writing and speaking about modern etiquette and doing much of the company’s marketing. Recently she began selling Emily Post seminars at trade shows. And because she’s the youngest, most tech-savvy person in the office, she has taken over management of the website, incorporating video segments that demonstrate how to, say, set a table. Peter Post says he’s pleased his daughter is taking to the business — not only because he wants to see her happy, but because it means there’s one more person to keep the legacy alive. The institute won’t have to scramble to find qualified people to run it. And, because the Post name is a recognizable brand, it’s good to have actual Posts in the company. Though her looks and carriage are on the WASP-y side — long blond hair, pearly teeth, perfect diction, classically elegant clothing — Post insists she was a “wild child.” Her mother, Tricia Post, says the young Lizzie had “mischief in her eyes.” There’s an assumption Peter Post says he often hears: that growing up Post must’ve meant they were on etiquette lock-down. Naturally, that would make any kid want to rebel. But both he and his daughter insist they weren’t raised with manners rammed down their throats, so they saw no need to rail against them. “Etiquette was taught by example, not by the rule book,” Peter says, referring to his great-grandmother’s seminal guide, Emily Post’s Etiquette, now in its 17th edition. “Lizzie wasn’t brought up with white gloves, and she wasn’t forced to read the book.” Still, the public perception of the Post heirs as prissy and stuck-up has been a tough one to shed. “It’s one of the things that drives me nuts,” Lizzie says. She notes how the stereotype bothered her sister, Anna, who is four years older and also works for EPI. When Anna was at boarding school, some kids wouldn’t eat lunch with her because they had had Emily Post etiquette drilled into their heads as youngsters. Some observers seem to expect the family to live by early-20th-century standards — a fantasy, the Posts say. Certainly, a lot has changed since Emily Post grew up in a world where people — of a certain social strata, anyway — knew what to do in social situations. When her volume Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage hit the shelves, a social framework for good behavior already existed; Post

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per class, but the benefits that Shelburne Health & Fitness guest instructor Don Murphy (the Fishkill, N.Y.-based president of Les Mills Northeast) promises are even more enticing to me. Before beginning the class, he tells us BodyPump has revolutionized his skiing; his friends are amazed. After loading up my barbell with a couple of weight plates, I focus on following Murphy’s movements, which are much more straightforward than those in BodyAttack and are set to a motivating soundtrack of Linkin Park, Pink and

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out my left from my right, my step-curl from my flick-kick. I’m expecting to feel a burst of euphoria when I leave, thanks to the cardio, the music and the occasional whoops from the other women. Instead, I mostly just feel a headache — and a weird desire to return for more. Maybe this really is addictive? The next time, however, I decide to skip the coordination and go straight for the strength. That’s the focus of a Wednesday evening BodyPump class at Shelburne Health & Fitness. The first fitness class that the Les Mills family started in 1990, BodyPump is a 60-minute sequence of squats, presses, lifts and curls, all done with a barbell loaded with as many weight plates as a participant feels up to. The company says it burns up to 600 calories

a treadmill — and especially swinging dumbbells when an instructor’s not on hand — entails a certain risk of injury. At Shelburne Health & Fitness, Murphy is careful to keep an eye on our form, correcting potential problem areas and offering consistent technique tips. At the Edge, fitness director Nicole Codling says she’s never seen an injury due to Les Mills classes — the instructors are specially trained to face the class and notice uh-oh moments among students who may never have lifted anything heavier than the Thanksgiving turkey. “The classes really are designed for everybody,” she says. “You can be an über-athlete or deconditioned in your eighties.” You can also be a guy. Despite the historical female domination of fitness classes, says Codling, “I’m seeing more and more of the Y chromosome coming into class.” Pro athletes take BodyAttack, she says, for agility and plyometric training in the off-season; the martial-artsstyle BodyCombat is especially popular as a stress buster. Because the programs offer new music and moves every three months, which are the same whether you’re in South Burlington or South America, it’s hard to get bored — and easy to find a reliable workout when you’re traveling. (Codling drops a hint about another Les Mills class coming to the area soon; I’m hoping it’s the PilatesYoga-Tai Chi BodyFlow and not the super-dance-y BodyJam.) Former restaurateur Suzanne Johnson of Shelburne, who both teaches and participates in Les Mills programs, says she experiences a unique, powerful feeling as the whole class moves together. “It’s an energy that you can’t always get in a regular class,” she says. “You can really see the change in your body with BodyPump, and the BodyAttack challenges me with my cardio.” As for me, I haven’t gone back to BodyAttack, but I have been returning every Wednesday to BodyPump, where there seems to be less and less floor space each time. I haven’t seen any results on the ski slopes yet (no snow!), and I don’t plan my work week around Les Mills. But I have stopped laughing, and started lifting. m

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he strangest thing about this workout on a recent Saturday morning — which involves running in mad circles, coming together for a collective high-five and spreading back out again in a massive, jellyfish-like movement — isn’t the amped-up version of that annoying “Numa Numa” song. Nope, the weirdest thing is that not one of the 100 or so women (and one or two guys) in the upstairs gymnasium at the Sports & Fitness Edge in Essex is laughing. Besides me. Instead, everyone’s following the three pink-clad instructors wearing headsets with a seriousness that suggests their lives may depend on it — or at least their bodies. This is a BodyAttack class, one of the programs begun nearly 20 years ago by the descendants of New Zealand Olympian Les Mills that, now internationally syndicated, has swelled into a prechoreographed phenomenon of aerobics addicts. This fall, the Les Mills franchise topped 13,000 health clubs in its 75-country reach. A company rep guesstimates that some 6 million people attend the classes taught by about 60,000 instructors every week. Jane Fonda has nothing on Les Mills. The program has its strongholds even among independent-minded, outdoorsloving Vermonters. For months I’ve paid little attention to the slick posters tacked to the walls of South Burlington’s Sports & Fitness Edge, where I regularly work out. They depict even slicker bodies, accompanied by taglines like “The fastest way to burn fat.” But recently I overheard two women in the locker room discussing how they plan their work weeks around Les Mills fitness classes. So I’ve decided to try out BodyAttack during a special launch day — when new music and choreographed moves are released — at this sister Edge in Essex. The company describes BodyAttack, one of eight programs with names such as BodyFlow and BodyVive, as a “highenergy interval training class” that combines “athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises.” Fans on the company’s Internet forum claim the class can burn between 500 and 900 calories an hour for a woman my size. April Moulaert, a Burlington resident I chat with just before the Essex class, tells me she comes three times a week for the “fast-paced and fun” approach and because of how great she feels after class. “It’s sports-inspired; it’s not real

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ou can tell that Michael Proietti, a recent final-five contestant on “The Next Food Network Star,” likes to eat. On Sunday, November 15, the tall, rotund and tattooed chef — and occasional drag queen — stood in the teaching kitchen at The Store in Waitsfield, making small talk as he drizzled truffle oil into a bowl of arugula topped with strands of deep-fried leek and Grafton cheddar. Asked how he got his spot on the reality show, Proietti paused, then wise-cracked: “I tried out for ‘[America’s] Next Top Model,’ but there weren’t any spaces,” and Kathy Rose he said with his Bronx accent. Jackie in the kitchen at The Store “They tell me I have a face for radio.” How did a guy who runs find kitchen goods in Vermont was the a hotel restaurant in New Rochelle, N.Y., and was a recent guest hardware store. “It was very limited,” on Martha Stewart’s radio show, end up she said. Rose agreed: “When I came in the Mad River Valley, whipping up a here,” she said, “There wasn’t really a four-course dinner for 14 hungry guests? way to get a glass without taking the jelly One of Proietti’s friends, a local and avid out of it first.” A well-traveled former New Yorker — patron of The Store, came up with the idea of bringing him to town. “I’ve never she spent many years as singer Rosemary been to Vermont before,” Proietti said at Clooney’s traveling companion and publithe demo. “It’s beautiful, but I miss the cist — Rose knew there was a bigger world of useful and classy kitchen items out skyscrapers.” While The Store may not be a there. And she suspected chic skiers might household name outside the Mad River snap up such products for the second Valley, it has longer-standing claims to homes they were buying in droves. The Roses had arrived in the Valley fame than Proietti’s visit. Owner Jackie Rose opened the cooking emporium in 1961. “They came here, like a lot of at Sugarbush in 1965, six years before people who moved to Vermont, to lead a guy named Chuck Williams started the quiet life and not stand out,” said promoting his San Francisco-area cook- Rose’s daughter Kathy. “My father kind ware store — Williams-Sonoma — with of became a farmer. We did sheep, and a snazzy catalogue. A generation of he brought Belted Galloway [cattle] into Vermonters picked up their first pieces of Waitsfield.” Despite their city roots, French cookware at Rose’s shop, which Kathy said, her parents “made it very she called The Store because “she didn’t clear as we were growing up that we were growing up as Vermonters.” know what else to name it,” she said. With a small initial investment, Rose Laurie Roth Bartlett, a long-time friend of the Rose family and now mar- opened a tiny store in Sugarbush Village, keter for The Store, was growing up in “right above Chez Henri,” said Bartlett. the Mad River Valley when it opened. Sometimes, she recalled, Rose would Back then, she recalled, the only place to pop downstairs during business hours to

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and relocated her business. The much larger selection attracted more customers, and the bottom line improved. As it grew, Rose worked hard to give the store a personal feel. Today, customers are warmly greeted and asked if they’d like tea or coffee to sip while they browse. At the front of the 6000-foot space, specialty products in snazzy packages whet the appetite. There are jellies and jams, flavored mustards, crackers and fragrant oils. “I’m always really proud when we get new Vermont products, like Lake Champlain Chocolates or cranberries,” said Kathy, who has taken over the ordering job from her mother. Although The Store is clearly divided into sections — cookbooks to the right, cutlery to the left — there’s a lot of intuitive organization, too. As Kathy pointed out, a less common item, such as a grill pan, might be displayed alongside a book on cooking in such pans and a snazzy spatula. “Careful attention is paid to getting things that support each other,” Bartlett agreed. “If we have a cookbook, you should be able to find the cookware needed to make the cuisine.” And if you can’t? “We’ll bend over backwards to get things for people,” she claimed. With 15 full- and part-time staffers — from college kids looking to learn about food to retirees eager for a hobby — there are many hands to help out. Although Rose no longer purchases the products personally, the overall look and feel of the store are still subject to her desires. “She’ll walk in and ask, ‘Who ordered that?’ and people will cower behind chairs,” said Kathy. “She has a lot to say.” Mother and daughter attend trade shows together in search of new products, and Rose still meets and greets customers at The Store during special functions, such as Proietti’s demo.

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eat cheese fondue and drink wine. When customers showed up, she could hear them through the ceiling. In the city, Rose had attended cooking classes. In Vermont, she spent her spare time in the kitchen. “My dad would call the store ‘my wife’s therapy,’ but for her it was much more than a hobby,” Kathy related. Savvy cooks found their way up those stairs, but Rose was also contracted to equip ski condos en masse. At the time, cookware and antiques were both big parts of the business. Rose ordered unusual doodads that enthralled the locals. (Back in those pre-cable days, she pointed out, the only place to see such things was on PBS cooking shows.) Bartlett, who was 5 at the time, recalled how she used to “stand in front of the gadget wall and invent stories about what each [item] might do.” Today, that wall is packed with zesters, Microplane graters, sieves and odder stuff that invites shoppers to play Bartlett’s game. By 1985, Rose had an inkling that locals were ready to start buying upscale cookware, mixers and dishes en masse. So she purchased and renovated an old Methodist meeting house on Route 100

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“I thought, How can I be here and make this work for me?” Werner remembers. Then he met John Samokas, a family friend in Fairfield who keeps goats and makes his own feta. “He gave us some cheese,” Werner says, “and I said, ‘Wow, this is really good. How do you do this?’” Samokas said, “Come over, and I’ll show you.” If there is such a thing as a cheese bug, Werner was bitten by it. But wanderlust took him first to Brandeis University and then to Europe, where he traveled for a few years, tasting different varieties of cheese. In 2006, while in Prague, Werner earned a master’s in business administration. The know-how came in handy when he returned to his home state, confident that cheese making was the way to add value to the milk Vermonters already produced. He also had noticed the Vermont Seal of Quality on a host of foods not made in the state. If the cows in his neighborhood were providing the foundation of those fancy yogurts, butters and cheeses, he recalls thinking, why couldn’t he keep the production closer to home? The answer Werner got from the

Community Development announced that the Plymouth factory was available for lease. The previous tenant, Frog City Cheese, had made historical granularcurd cheese since 2004, so the factory was nearly turn-key. Werner submitted a detailed business proposal, wherein he described his plans to make about 3000 pounds of cheese per month. In addition to the East Meadow and Plymouth varieties, he intends to produce PassionDale, a Belgian-style, semisoft washed-rind cheese aged for 90 days. He hopes to sell

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the process would be recognizable to Colonel Coolidge — though the milk arrives at the factory not in 40-gallon tin buckets from the barn but in a gleaming milk truck that picked it up from Carabeau Farm in Tinmouth earlier in the day. The truck pumps 1000 gallons — enough for two days of cheese making — into the stainless steel tank inside the factory. From there, a portion of the Holstein milk is transferred to the cheese-making room, which has a large metal vat and two hydraulic presses. Werner fills the vat with milk and starts heating it. When the right temperature is achieved, he “seeds the vat” by adding the cultures — French freeze-dried bacteria in powder form, selected for their impact on taste, texture and aging. When they hit the warm milk, the microbes go into a reproductive frenzy, breaking down the amino acids, proteins and lactose. Werner tests the pH to make sure the milk is acidifying at a consistent rate. Cheese is little more than curdled milk, so the key to the process is the coagulant called rennet, which is a protease enzyme extracted from the small intestine of a nursing calf. Who came up with the idea of adding that to milk? Legend has it that an ancient Mongolian rode his horse across the steppe and when he stopped to drink from his calf bladder filled with milk, found it had turned chunky. It’s more likely that the ancient Egyptians learned about the powers of rennet when they stored their milk in the stomach of a goat or cow and, a day later, saw it had curdled. They figured out how to strain out the liquids (whey) and store the dried curds for years. Vegetarians will be happy to know that there are a few types of plant-based rennet made from thistles, ivy and nettles. Werner opts for the animal rennet. He adds it, stirs for two minutes, and waits 12 to 13 minutes for the magical coagulation to happen. Slowly, a gel-like mat forms over the milk. “At one point,” he says, “it flows over your finger, and then it stops flowing and oozes.” This marker, called the “flocculation point,” means that the chemicals have reacted to form a matrix, transforming the structure of the milk from a pure liquid to a solid. When the contents of the vat resemble stiff custard, Werner

uses wire paddles to cut the curd into chunks the size of corn kernels. The cutting releases the whey, and after a good hour of bent-over, up-to-your-elbowsin-ooze curd turning, it’s drained out of the vat into a holding tank. Some cheese factories dry the protein-rich whey and sell the powder to companies that make muscle-building drinks. Werner has a permit to spread it on local fields. With the curd sufficiently dry, Werner adds salt and mixes some more. Then he packs the curds into food-grade plastic bins and loads them in a press, where they’ll stay overnight. The next day, Werner will remove the cheese from the bins and dry the wheels for 24 hours, in

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a third-floor room set at about 60 degrees with 75 percent relative humidity. After that, the cheese will be waxed or wrapped in plastic — Werner is experimenting with both — and stored in the cooler for aging. Plymouth Artisan Cheese got its first public tasting on September 12 at the annual Plymouth Cheese and Harvest Festival. Curious locals, many of whom worked at the factory in the old days, showed up to sample the 60-day-old cheese and see if it matched their recollection of the younger cheeses they used to make. According to Werner, the product did not come off as an imposter. “This was always the people’s cheese,” he says, “and the local people have embraced it again.” The true test, however, is still some months away, when the fully aged Plymouth is unveiled. That cheese, which Werner calls an “artifact,” will present a unique opportunity for people to taste Vermont’s agricultural heritage. “This cheese was well-liked by a broad range of people,” Werner says. “I want to keep that memory alive.” m

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For Rent $147 per Week Boarding house, semifurnished rooms, utils./cable TV/Wi-Fi incl., lg. yard, central Winooski location, bus stop, free parking, $100 deposit. Call Shawn, 802-288-6279, for rental application. 1-BR Apt. in the woods Hinesburg. Hike, X/C ski or just sit & enjoy the babbling brook outside your back door. Abundant garden space on certified organic land. Incredible windows & light. Lg. eat-in kitchen. Your pets will enjoy this place, too. $900/ mo. incl. heat, cable, high-speed Internet,

Henry Rackliff 654-7896 x 30 Email: hrackliff@umc123.com 12h-universal111809-henry.indd 1 along w/ 1-car garage 1 person less than & lots of storage. Info: $31,740/yr.; 2 people 802-922-0714. combined less than $36,300; 3 people 1-Br. Sugarbush combined less than MadRiver $40,800. EHO ADA. Private/beautiful apt., Info: Keen’s Crossing, trails at door. New ap802-655-1810, www. pliances/laundry, eat-at keenscrossing.com. kitchen countertop. 15 mins. to Sugarbush & Apartment For Rent Mad River. NS. Incl. all 2-story, 3-BR/1-BA utils. except phone/ apt., 1500 sq.ft., trash. Info: coralmar7@ HDWD, heat/ plowing/ yahoo.com. mowing incl., halfway between Burlington & AFFORDABLE APTS.! Middlebury. Avail. Dec. 1-BR, $850/mo., 2-BR, 1. Info: Judy Thompson, $966/mo., 3-BR, 802-425-3640. $1179/mo. Incl. heat & HW! Fitness center, media room & covered parking! Pets allowed! Income requirements:

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Bristol Charming Duplex Spacious, charming older home in lovely village of Bristol. 3-BR, 2-BA, sunny country kitchen, beautiful backyard w/ mountain view. $950/mo. + utils. Info: 518-891-5693. Burlington Avail. Dec. 1. Red Rocks 2-BR townhouse near bike path & lake. Gas heat. Attached garage. $1150/mo. + condo fees. NS. Info: John, 802-846-5430-4.

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Burlington Sm. 2-BR house, W/D, gas heat, off-street parking. NS. $1100/mo. Lease from Jan. 1 - May 31 or longer. Snow/trash removal incl. Info: Doug, 802-363-8084. Burlington 2-BR 1.5-BA apt. w/ lg. LR, DR/study, kitchen, screened-in porch & laundry room w/ W/D. NS/pets.

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Burlington 2-BR Apt. Avail. Dec. 1. 976 sq.ft. Private, wooded location. 2.5 miles to downtown Burlington. Professionally managed. $969/mo. + utils Visit www.littleeaglebay.com or call 802-658-3053. . Info: PDM Inc., Sindy Hayden, sindy@985limited.com.

Burlington New North End First floor apt. 1-BR w/ office. Quiet owneroccupied duplex. Near bike path & bus line. Backyard, basement storage, W/D hookups, lease, dep., refs. NS/ pets. $750/mo. Info: 802-863-5108.

Burlington 3-BR Duplex Lg., remodeled, So. End, townhouse-like on 3 floors, lg. MBR, new furnace. Incl. water, trash, winter parking. Backyard. Winter lease avail. No pets.

Burlington So. End 1 BR Apt. Gas heat/HW. Offstreet parking. Quiet Hayward St. location. Walk to downtown. NS/ pets. Owner occupied. $850/mo. + utils. Info: 802-383-0998.

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Burlington, N. Willard St. Avail. now. Studio, HDWD. No dogs. $695/ mo. incl. heat, HW. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-660-3481 x1030, www.nevilleco.com.

Charlotte Village Apt. Sunny 2-BR, private yard w/ gardens, porch, W/D hookups. $875/mo. + utils. Refs., lease, dep. NS/pets. Avail. Dec. 1. Info: 802-425-2391.

Cambridge Village 1-BR Spacious. Walk to stores, skiing & hiking close by, 30-40 mins. to Essex or Burlington. No pets! $595 + utils. Info: 802-863-8200.

Downtown Winooski Efficiency apt. Gas heat & HW. Off-street parking. $650/mo. + dep. 802-655-1220 or 802-343-9315.

Charlotte Farmhouse Lg. 3-BR at Horsford Nursery. Open keeping room runs the lenth of the house. 2 additional rooms downstairs. Rumford fireplace, efficient woodstove. Patio, gardens. $1800/ mo. incl. lawncare, rubbish, plowing, some heat. Avail. Dec. 1. 4252877, 598-4309. Info: Horsford Gardens and Nursery, Charlie Proutt, www.horsfordnursery. com.

East Shore Rd., Grand Isle Avail. now. 2-BR. $850/ mo. incl. heat & power. Sec. dep., refs., lease. 802-363-4020 or 802-434-7638. FURNISHED S. BURL. FLAT Ground floor, 2-BR/2-BA avail. Dec. 1. Quiet setting.Fully equipped kitchen, bamboo floors, glassed-in porch, brick patio, woods, flower beds, bird feeder. Off-street parking. Minutes to hospital, colleges. $1250/mo. +. Lease term negotiable. Info: 802-310-5889, rehearn@comcast.net.

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GREAT FALL SAVINGS $1000 Alburgh, Vt., beautiful 3-BR w/ HDWD & wall-to-wall carpet, gas fireplace, fully applianced, W/D. 2.5 BA, 1-car attached garage, finished basement. $1000/mo., incl. heat/ HW. 3 avail. Info: 802-372-3148. Great Apt. 2-BR located near 5 Corners. Newly renovated BA, refinished HDWD throughout. Avail. Dec. 1. $1100/mo. Info: 802-999-7864. Hinesburg Village Unfurnished, HDWD floors, W/D, porches, yard. NS/pets. $825/ mo. Info: 802-4822520. Middlebury Short-term rental, Jan. 1 - Jun. 1, 2010. Restored barn on country road. 1- or 2-BR. All utils incl. $1500/mo. Beautiful mountain views. Info: Bob, 802-388-3960. Montpelier Studio w/ porch 2-rm. apt.,separate entrance (new staircase). Closet space,

HDWD, clawfoot tub, full kitchen. $575/mo. incl. heat, HW, parking, garbage. Info: Mary Andes, 802-825-1035. N. Hero On the Lake 3-BR, 2-BA house, fully furnished. Avail. now until Jun. 1. $1300/mo. + heat & 1/2 electric. Info: Denise or Terry, 802-372-3937. Nice Efficiency for Rent Lg., w/ BR. Small refrigerator, microwave. New BA, jacuzzi tub, separate shower, double sinks. Private deck. Lg. closets. On working horse farm. $750/mo. incl. utils. Info: 802-865-4898, samiam5713@aol.com. Quiet 2-BR, 2-BA + office Burlington. Well maintained, HDWD, spiral staircase, private front/ back porch, perennial gardens, full basement, W/D. Avail. now. $1250/ mo. + utils. 1-yr. lease. NS/pets on site. Info: 802-338-0430, germainstreetapt@ yahoo.com, germainstreetapartment. shutterfly.com.

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Richmond Nice cozy & clean 1-BR first-floor apt. $625/ mo. + utils. No pets. Avail. Dec. 1. Info: Rick, 802-825-5104. S. Burlington 2 room studio apt. + full BA, W/D, in owneroccupied home. Quiet area. Lg. LR w/ small, simple kitchenette space. Private entrance. Lg. yard, gardens, woods. Near bike path. NS/pets. $500/mo. Info: 802-862-3518. S. Burlington Treetop condo. Great 2-BR, 1st-floor quiet unit; lg. rooms, deck w/ view of woods, carport, swimming pool, tennis courts. Avail. now. $1000/mo. Info: 802343-2681, waorleans@ ppdbrochure.com. S. Burlington Condo Great, quiet location, close to hospital, UVM, bike path, park, on bus route. Swimming pool, carport, new kitchen. 1st mo. & sec. dep. required. NS/pets. $1100/mo. 802-3161261.

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52 Railroad St., Milton Village. New construction, ready to move in. 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 2 car garage, front porch, rear deck, 1st floor laundry, full basement, propane on demand hot water heat and hot water, municipal water and sewer. Walking distance to schools and shopping. $239,999. Info: 802-893-1907.

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SPACIOUS CONDO FOR RENT 2 BR in S. Burlington (Kennedy Dr./Kimball Ave.). Avail. Dec. 1. NS/ Deborah Brookfield, pets. 12-mo. lease 802-233-6955, adpc@ w/ sec. dep. & refs. 16v-melissaallen-Spec.indd 1 comcast.net. required. Very low-cost heat (pellet stove) &/ SUNNY 2-BR APT. or gas options. $1250/ HDWD, 2 off-street mo. incl. garbage & parking spaces, laundry. snow removal. Info: Avail. December 1.

VERGENNES 1-BR. Off-street parking. $630/mo. + utils. NS. Info: 802-578-5608. W. BOLTON LG. BR W/ LG. closet in nice townhouse. Located just off W. Bolton Golf Course. 30 min. to Burlington. 1.5-BA, W/D, storage. Split all utils. Near hiking. $550/mo. Info: 802-272-0698. WATERBURY AVAIL. NOV. 1 Lg. 1-BR on ground floor of quiet building. Great shape. Off-street parking. NS/pets. $650/ mo. Call John evenings, 802-863-2959.

WINOOSKI $1200/mo. + utils. Clean, quiet 1-BR apt. w/ Info: 802-999-4920, private side entrance. 10/9/09 2:02:32 PM fourharts@burlingtontOff-street parking for 1 elecom.net. car. No dogs. Avail. Dec. 1. $875/mo. incl. heat. Info: 802-355-2219 or 802-355-2218.

Up to $2,500 cash back at11:50:14 AM 11/19/09 closing w/ acceptable offer. 3-BR, over 1500 sq.ft. of finished living space. Near CP Smith & Hunt schools, grocery store, Leddy Park, bike paths, North Beach & Intervale. New windows, doors, vinyl siding; hardwood and wood laminate floors. Fenced backyard w/ patio, deck. $199,900. 802-338-0150.

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sevendaysvt.com/classifieds Winooski Avail. now. 88 Malletts Bay Ave. Lg. 1-BR, full BA, pantry, cedar closets, parking, low utils. No dogs. $720/ mo. Info: 802-862-7467. Winooski 2-BR for rent Beautifully remodeled, on the 2nd floor of my quiet apt. house. HDWD, lots of sunlight, new appliances, parking, small pets OK. Avail. Dec. 1. $900/mo. Info: 802-598-3227, jumazza@comcast.net, 802-876-7309. Winooski 3-BR Home Charming, 1-BA, HDWD, 2 porches, fenced yard, DW, W/D, 1-car garage, full cellar, lawn & trash svc., pets OK, lease, dep. Avail. now. $1550/mo. Info: Chris Williamson, 802-985-5847.

For Sale Essex Jct. Townhouse Rent to own this 3-4BR. 3000 sq.ft. No bank qualifying/no credit check. $8970+$2400/ mo. (incl. taxes/ association dues). Visit my website for details & photos. Info: Micklus Enterprises, llc, Tony Micklus, 802-893-0456, vthousebuyer.com.

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Charlotte Female wanted for west village apt. Pets negotiable. Avail. now. $800/mo. Incl. parking, W/D, Internet/cable, all utils. (except phone). Dep. req. Lv. msg. Dog friendly, Essex Looking for professional, clean, easygoing M/F in spacious upstairs apt. Great location, minutes from Five Corners, walking distance to park & pool. Quiet neighborhood, 3/4 fenced-in yard. Must like animals & OK w/ occasional children visiting overnight for I provide emergency respite. Housemates Share home on 15 acres in Shelburne. Prefer professional w/ refs. Full use of house. $900/ mo. incl. utils. X-country in winter. Near pond. Hiking trails. Info: 802-316-1594. Huge Hill Section Home Quiet, tidy housemate wanted for newly renovated house, 3000 sq.ft., HDWD, lg. backyard, garage, W/D, tons of storage, very quiet neighborhood. I am woman in her 40s w/ 2 cats. $750/mo. Info: 802-862-1745. New North End Burlington Seeking responsible housemate. Apt. is near grocery, bus line, bike path, beach. Off-street parking. Backyard. $525/mo. incl. heat. Avail. Dec. 1. Info: 802862-8137, seanmcdog@ comcast.net.

House wanted Middle-aged couple looking to buy a big house (5+ BRs) or xplex in Burlington area, preferably preforeclosed property. Banks are welcome to call. No agents, please. Info: 860-635-2524, olgahomesearch@ yahoo.com.

Office/ Commercial 4000 sq.ft. Shop w/ offices. Lg. commercial space, reception area, private office, 2 BAs, 12’ garage door. Shop space 3150 sq.ft., carpeted office space. 855 sq.ft. of mezzanine storage. Info: MWB Properties, Mike Burnham, 802-8641533. Burlington 97 North St., 1000 sq.ft. storefront, open floor plan, ideal for retail space or studio. Avail. Nov. 15. Rent neg. Info: Tony, 802-233-2335. Main Street Landing On Burlington’s waterfront has affordable office & retail space. Dynamic environment w/ progressive & forwardthinking businesses. Mainstreetlanding.com, click on space avail. S. Burlington office space 750 sq.ft. office on Swift St. near Shelburne Rd., lg. room w/ small office. Rent incl. parking & utils. $725/mo. Info: Patrick Waters, 802-425-3258.

Sublets/ Temporary Downtown Burlington Lg. light room, by day or week. Temporary stays, visitors, commuters, meetings. Info: Meira, 802-999-8259. Gorgeous 2-BR apt. Looking to sublet beautiful apartment for spring 2010 semester (January-May). Fully furnished, lots of light, HDWD floors, walking distance to UVM and downtown. Rent negotiable. Info: 802-497-0470.

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3M Portable Projector Model 589 overhead projector in perfect working order. Travel case lost. Has spare bulb. First $70 takes it. Located in S. Burlington. Info: 802-922-6260. CD Storage Tower Black metal rack. Holds 120 CDs. 30”H x 11”W & the base is 9” deep. Asking $10. Info: 802-782-8177. Get Dish FREE Installation $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime FREE. Over 50 HD channels FREE. Lowest prices - no equipment to buy! Call now for full details. 1-877-238-8413. (AAN CAN) Get Dish FREE Installation $19.99/mo. HBO & Showtime free. Over 50 HD channels free. Lowest prices. No equipment to buy! Call now for full details: 877-242-0974. (AAN CAN) Nikon Digital Camera Nikon Coolpix S550 Digital Camera. 10 Mgp. 5X zoom. Complete with battery, memory card, charger, manual. Black. Original box. Mint condition. $100. Info: 802-951-9625. Olympus 35 MM Camera Super Zoom 90 Auto Focus. Works great. Incl. 2 rolls of film. $30/OBO. Info: 802-782-8177. Sirus S50 Satellite Radio Incl. car & home docking station, 2 boom boxes, 2 antennas, 3 remotes, all literature, belt clip & a cloth carry case. $150. Info: 802-782-8177. Vonage Phone System Complete V-Portal, works great. Model VDV21-VD. Just transfer your existing home phone #. $25/OBO. Info: 802-782-8177. boost mobile flip phone Very good cond., week old, has a camera & antenna, very nice phone. Asking $60, new cost is $110. Info: Kyle Richardson, 802-3247493.

sanus hd spkr. stands HD steel 26”H stands w/ box, book & accessories. Like new & will hold 35 lbs steady. Twin sand-filled tubes, black crinkle finish. First $100. Info: Milo DeWitt, 802-454-8383, MiloDewitt@wildblue. net.

Entertainment/ Tickets Phish Tickets Nov. 27, Albany Times Union show. Sold-out show. Section 106, row F, seats 1 & 2. $90 each. Great seats. Info: 718-207-5882.

Free Stuff Is Your House Haunted? Let us check it out for free. The Vermont Spirit Detective Agency: “The Private Eye For Those Who’ve Died.” Contact: vermontspirits@gmail. com. Info: Matthew Borden, 802-881-1171, bigbigdeal3@aol.com.

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Chihuahua Puppies We have 2 litters of healthy chihuahua pups ready to go. Cute as a button & ready to love you. $300. Info: 802-893-4509. Large Dog Crate Heavy-duty, Furrari brand, 24”H x 29”L x 18”W. Great condition. $30. Info: Tracey Calista, 802-864-4908. Purebred Siamese Kittens I currently have 6 kittens that are ready to go. All cats are hand raised underfoot in our kid-friendly home. Please email w/ questions. Info: Melissa Shumway, 802-9336736.

Want to Buy Antiques Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates, silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Info: Dave, 802-8598966.

Kid Stuff Boy’s 12m Gap Winter Coat Barely worn, from smoke-free home. Asking $12. Info: 802-488-4598. Boy’s 3-6m Snowsuit Children’s Place baby-blue snowsuit w/ white faux fur. Barely worn. From smoke-free home. Asking $15. 802-488-4598. Boys 0-9m Clothing Over 175 pieces of gently used pieces of boy clothing from smoke-free home. Asking $125 for it all; perfect starter kit for new mommy! 802-4884598. Toddler Boy Size 4 Boots Brand new w/ the tag still on them. Asking $12. 802-488-4598. Toddler Boy Size 4 Nikes Bought last year for $32.99. Barely worn. Asking $12. 802-4884598.

Pets 1.5 y.o. healthy M cat Looking for good home for my cat. I am moving. Free to good home. Please have references. White & black color, beautiful face, amazing companion. Info: 802-310-5321.

Bands/ Musicians Guitarist Wanted Drummer & bassist searching for a guitarist w/ interest & skills in core genres of funk/reggae/Afrobeat. Email for more info. yoeckerte@ gmail.com Root7 a cappella auditions If you are searching for an outlet for your musical talents & would like to join a Contemporary A Cappella League (CAL) group, please contact Ben Russell to schedule an audition. Info: Root7, Ben Russell, 802-3555253, bigben@rt-7.com, rt-7.com. Singer/Lyric writer needed Songwriter/guitarist+ seeks vocalist. YOU must have skills to sing over several genres of music like blues, rock, progressive rock & alternative! Don’t suck! Call Jay. Info: 802-2388922.

Tool/Floyd/Zep/ Pearl Jam Guitarist & vocalist/ guitarist seek drums, bass, percussion, keys for rock band. Rehearsals, jamming, gigging the whole nine. Exp. necessary. Info: 508-221-2226. Trombonist Lookin’ to Jam Looking for jazz/rock/ funk musicians to play with. New to Burlington music scene. Also sing & play guitar w/ Jam Man. Very versatile. Info: Frank Abruzzini, 802-999-2389.

For Sale Kimball Piano 1950’s upright dark wood piano. Good condition. $450 OBO. Info: 802-324-8241.

Instruction Andy’s Mountain Music Affordable, accessible instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo & more. All ages/skill levels/ interests! Supportive, professional teacher offering references, results & convenient scheduling, 7 days a week. Info: Andy Greene, 802-658-2462, guitboy75@hotmail. com, www.andysmountainmusic.com. Bass Lessons For all levels/styles. Beginners welcome! Learn technique, theory, songs, ear training, slap-bass, more. Years of teaching/ playing experience. Has appeared in Bass Player & Bass Guitar Magazine. Info: Bass Lessons with Aram, Aram Bedrosian, 802-598-8861, info@ arambedrosian.com, www.arambedrosian. com. Drum Lessons Have fun while achieving your goals as a drummer! Experienced, professional & active drummer seeks students of all ages, styles & abilities for private instruction. Study at your convenience in my Burlington studio, or in your own practice space. I offer a custom curriculum, flexible scheduling & the best rates around. Info: steve@stevehadeka. com.

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Guitar Instruction Berklee grad. w/25 years teaching experience offers lessons in guitar, music theory & ear training. Individualized, stepby-step approach. All ages/styles/levels. Info: Belford Guitar Studio, Rick Belford, 802864-7195, rickbelf@ myfairpoint.net, www. rickbelford.com. Guitar Lessons Morrisville area. Acoustic or electric guitar, beginner to intermediate. Beginner bass guitar. Learn to play the finest instruments in the world! $20/hr. Info: Ken Moore, 802-373-6070. Guitar School of Vermont “Not your usual music instruction.” Attention from multiple teachers, fundamentals, theory, technique, composition. Teaching Guitarist’s Growing Musicians. Info: 802-655-5800, www. guitarschoolofvermont. com. Guitar instruction All styles/levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM & Middlebury College faculty). Info: 802-862-7696, www. paulasbell.com. Music Lessons Piano, guitar, bass, voice, theory, composition, songwriting. All ages, levels, styles. 25 yrs. exp. Friendly, individualized lessons in S. Burlington. Info: 802-864-7740, eromail13@gmail.com. Trombone, Trumpet Lessons Eastman School of Music graduate. Also baritone horn, tuba, piano, composition. Learn basic musical skills. See website. Info: Octavemode, Stuart Carter, 802-660-8524, www.octavemode.net.

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The TOWN of ESSEX received $490,000 from the State of Vermont for an IMPLEMENTATION GRANT under the Vermont Community Development Program. A public hearing will be held at the Town of Essex Town Offices at 81 Main Street on Monday December 14th at 12:00 p.m. to obtain the views of citizens on community development, to furnish information concerning the range of community development activities that have been undertaken under this program, and to give affected citizens the opportunity to examine a statement of the use of these funds. The VCDP Funds received have been used to accomplish the following activities: Construction by Cathedral Square Corporation of 48 units of affordable senior rental housing at 22 Carmichael Street. Information on this project can be obtained from Cathedral Square Corporation at 412 Farrell Street in South Burlington and may be viewed during the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, through December 14, 2009. The location of the meeting is ADA accessible, as is the location where project information can be found. Anyone needing ADA accommodation is encouraged to contact Tim Ashe of Cathedral Square Corporation at 802-318-0903. Legislative Body for the TOWN OF ESSEX OPENINGS BURLINGTON CITY COMMISSIONS/ BOARDS

Applications are available at the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office, Second Floor, City Hall, and must be received in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Applicants must be nominated by a member of the City Council to be considered for a position; a list of Council members is also available at the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office. Please call the Clerk/ Treasurer’s Office at 865-7136 for further information. PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing in the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following: 1. Preliminary plat application #SD-09-50 of Bullrock Corporation to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of five (5) multi-family dwellings for a total of 160 units and a 40 unit congregate housing facility. The amendment consists of constructing a 100 unit assisted living facility, 250 Quarry Hill Road. 2. Preliminary plat application #SD-09-51 of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC for a planned unit development to construct a 50,000 sq. ft. office building, 119 Tilley Drive. 3. Conditional use application #CU-09-10 of TelJet Longhaul, LLC to add a 36 inch diameter antenna on an eight (8) foot high mast on the roof of the building, 30 Community Drive.

On Monday, December 14, 2009, the Burlington City Council will fill vacancies on the following City Commissions/ Boards:

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance PROPOSED ZA-10-01 through ZA10-03 Miscellaneous Amendments and Corrections Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §4441 and §4444, notice is hereby given of a public hearing by the Burlington Planning Commission to hear comments on the following proposed amendments to the City of Burlington’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 beginning at 7:00pm in Conference Room #12, Burlington City Hall, 149 Church Street in Burlington, VT. Pursuant to the requirements of 24 V.S.A. § 4444(b): (1) The purpose of the proposed amendments is to revise the City’s zoning regulations to: a) ZA-10-01 Parallel Sign Height Exemption in E-LM – Allow parallel signs to be placed higher than 14 feet but not to exceed the height of the first floor. (Modify Table 7.2.1-1 footnote 2 & remove Sections 7.2.5(e)); and, b) ZA-10-02 Site Triangle Setbacks in General Regulations – Add a clear site triangle setback requirement where a front yard setback is required to increase visibility at intersections and driveways. (Add Section 5.2.5 (c) & modify Section 6.2.2 (m)); and, c) ZA-10-03 Conditional Use and Major Impact Review Exemptions – Remove conditional use from the exemptions provision. (Modify Section 3.5.3). (2) The proposed amendments in their entirety affect the City of Burlington as a whole. (3) The proposed amendments affect the following sections of the Comprehensive Development Ordinance: See references in #1 above. The full text of the Burlington Comprehensive Development Ordinance and the proposed amendments are

available for review at the Department of Planning and Zoning, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or on the department’s website at www. ci.burlington.vt.us/ planning. Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) for Leasable Space in the Moran Center at Waterfront Park Project Burlington, Vermont The City of Burlington is seeking Letters of Interest from for-profit and non-profit businesses interested in occupying up to 7,000 s.f. of ground floor space in the Moran Center at Waterfront Park redevelopment project. The project will create commercial spaces in a completely renovated building, which will be leased to nonprofit and for-profit businesses. The fee-based uses will be balanced with yearround public access to an observation deck over-looking the lake, public rest rooms, a community room, and public park space that includes splash area and new skate park. The deadline for submitting Letters of Interest is 2:00 PM (EST) on December 18, 2009. Additional information about the project can be found at CEDO’s website www.cedoburlington. org or at 802-865-7144. STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET NO. S1564-08 CnC The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association, f/k/a The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RASC 2004KS10, Plaintiff v. Steven Galente, CitiFinancial, Inc., Vermont Department of Taxes, Beverly Bourgault, Lexington National Insurance, Murdoch, Hughes & Twarog Attorneys at Law And Occupants residing at 3 Iby Street, South Burlington, Vermont, Defendants NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in

execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by EquiFirst Corporation to Steven Galente dated July 19, 2004 and recorded in Volume 676, Page 381 of the Land Records of the Town of South Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 A.M. on December 9, 2009, at 3 Iby Street, South Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage: To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Steven Galente and Shelly M. Galente by Warranty Deed of Dennis L.H. Garon and Sandra L. Garon, dated May 26, 1999, and recorded May 27, 1999 in Volume 455, at Page 16-18 of the Land Records of the City of South Burlington. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing. Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of South Burlington. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 660-9000. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. CHITTENDEN SUPERIOR COURT Docket No. S1423-09 CnC IN RE: ABANDONED MOBILE HOME OF LISA TERJELIAN

VERIFIED COMPLAINT NOW COMES Betty B. Atkins, by and through counsel Steven J. Kantor, and hereby makes this complaint: 1. Plaintiff, resident of Essex, County of Chittenden, State of Vermont, is the record owner of a mobile home park known as Westbury Park, located in the Town of Colchester, Vermont. 2. Lisa Terjelian is the owner of a certain mobile home, described as a 1987 Titan 880-T, 14 x 70, presently located at 323 Waverly Circle at Westbury Park, Colchester VT. 3. Lisa Terjelian’s last known mailing address is 323 Waverly Circle at Westbury Park, Colchester VT 05446. 4. Lisa Terjelian leased a lot in the Park from Betty B. Atkins under the terms of a Lease Agreement, and occupied the mobile home lot known as 323 Waverly Circle, Colchester, Vermont. 5. The last known resident at the mobile home was Lisa Terjelian. The mobile home has been vacant since July 15, 2009. On August 5, 2009, Westbury Park notified Lisa Terjelian to remove the mobile home or it would be presumed abandoned. The mobile home remains abandoned on the lot. 6. The following liens and encumbrances appear of record with respect to the mobile home: a. Delinquent Property taxes to the Town of Colchester, Vermont in the amount of $ 577.69 (through November 16, 2009). 7. The last employer of Lisa Terjelian is unknown. 8. Charles Bolton is a person disinterested in the mobile home or mobile home park who is able to sell the mobile home at a public auction. 9. Mobile home lot rent continues to accrue at the rate of $425.00 per month (including $10.00 late fee). Rent and storage fees ($ 5,435.00), lease enforcement and eviction fees ($889.44), and other charges due and accruing to the Plaintiff as of October 19, 2009 exceed $ 6,324.44.

10. Plaintiff sent written notice to the Town Clerk and Delinquent Tax Collector of the Town of Colchester on September 22, 2009 of Plaintiff’s intent to commence this action. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Honorable Court enter an order as follows: 1. declaring that the mobile home has been abandoned;

A hearing on Plaintiff’s Verified Complaint to declare as abandoned the mobile home of Lisa Terjelian and authorize an auction sale has been set for December 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chittenden Superior Court, 175 Main Street, PO Box 187, Burlington, Vermont 05402. Jill C. Mongeon, Court Deputy Clerk Date: 11/2/09

2. approving the sale of the mobile home at a public auction to be held within 30 days of the date of judgment, pursuant to 10 V.S.A. §6249(h); and 3. granting judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against the mobile home for past due and unpaid rent through the date of judgment, together with Plaintiff’s court costs, publication and mailing costs, and all of Plaintiff’s counsel fees incurred in connection with this matter as well as for enforcement of the Lease and recovery of the mobile home lot. DATED AT Burlington, Vermont this 27 day of October, 2009 Steven J. Kantor, Esq. Attorney for Betty B. Atkins DATED AT Essex Jct., Vermont this 21st day of October, 2009. Betty B. Atkins VERIFICATION STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. On this 21 day of October, 2009, Betty B. Atkins, owner of Westbury Park, being first duly sworn, made oath that she has read the foregoing Complaint, and that the facts contained therein are true. efore me, Russell E. Walker Notary Public Printed Name: Russell E. Walker My Commission Expires: 2/10/11 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. Chittenden Superior Court Docket No. S1423-09 CnC IN RE: ABANDONED MOBILE HOME OF LISA TERJELIAN ORDER FOR HEARING

DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-6524636, 24/7. IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Call Overeaters Anonymous, 863-2655. GIRL POWER: Learn about your inner power through meditation, sacred space, healing energy modalities. Connect and attune to empower & enlighten, expand your sense of awareness, network with others your age, find peer support within this ongoing monthly group. Please bring a notebook journal, writing utensil and a folding chair. Ages 12-18. First Sat of each month at 4 p.m. at Moonlight Gift Shoppe, Rt. 7, Milton. To reserve space call Michele, 802-893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@ yahoo.com. CHITTENDEN FAMILIES TOGETHER MEETING: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Vermont Family Network Conference Room, 600 Blair Park Rd. #240, Williston. Focus is on concerns of families who have high school youth and adult members who have developmental disabilities. Contact: Jan Hancock, 876-5315 ext. 215, jan.hancock@ vtfn.org.

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS, ACA is a 12-Step program for people that grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. We meet in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. 802-9226609, not2bforgot10@ yahoo.com. CIRCLE OF PARENTS support group meeting in Rutland Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. Meeting is free and confidential. For more info. call Heather at 802-498-0608 or 1-800-children. Meetings Tuesday evenings in Barre. For more info. call Cindy at 802-229-5724 or 1-800-children.

educational group. We provide coffee, soda and snacks and are open to PALS, caregivers, family members and those who are interested in learning more about ALS. Our group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at “Jim’s House”, 1266 Old Creamery Rd., Williston, VT. Hosted by Pete and Alphonsine Crevier, facilitated by Liza Martel, LICSW, Patient Care Coordinator for the ALS Association here in Vermont.. 223-7638 for more information.

NAMI CONNECTION PEER RECOVERY: Support groups meeting weekly: Burlington, Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street. Randolph, Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N.Main Street. Call Janeen, 1-802-371-7677. Bennington, Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), connectionvt@myfairpoint. net, 1-800-639-6480

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOC. FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES: Sept. 10 - Oct. 29, Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. $35 for workbook & CD. Limited Financial Assistance is avail. Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington (above Climb High). Registration required at 865-2452.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 5 Dorset St., S. Burlington, VT. There is no fee. This is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. For more info, call 802-4799450, or ljlivendale@ yahoo.com.

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BURDENS WEIGHTING YOU DOWN? Unemployed, homeless, in need of direction? We are people just like you and have found the answer to all of the above problems. We meet every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Imani Center 293 N Winooski Ave. Please call 802-343-2027. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Meetings in Barre occur every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St. Info: 863-2655. Meetings in Johnson occur every Sunday 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Municipal Building, Route 15 (just west of the bridge). Info: Debbie Y., 888-5958. Meeting in Montpelier occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at Bethany Church, 115 Main St. Info: Carol, 223-5793. Meetings in Morrisville occur every Friday 12-1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 85 Upper Main St. Contacts: Anne,

888-2356 or Debbie Y., 888-5958. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS) Hospice Volunteer Services (HVS) of Addison County and the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will collaborate to sponsor a monthly ongoing support group for people who have lost someone by suicide. The group will meet the 1st Wed. of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. These free peer support groups will be held at Hospice Volunteer Services at the Marbleworks in Middlebury, and co-facilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111. CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) Announcing a new 12step (non-AA, non-NA) meeting. Do you have trouble with relationship issues? Avoidance of feelings? People pleasing? Needing to be needed? Join us

Open 24/7/365. Post & browse ads at your convenience. Thursday at 5 pm. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-861-3150. For more information about codependence, see www.coda.org and click on “Am I Codependent?” A NEW PERSPECTIVE A peer support group for people working through the combination of mental health and substance abuse issues. Wednesdays at the Turning Point Center, 5-6 p.m. The group will be facilitated and will be built around a weekly video followed by a group discussions. Some of the topics will include: Addictions and mental illness, recovery stories, dealing with stress, understanding personality problems, emotions. 191 Bank St., Burlington. 802-8613150. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Last support group meeting for the summer meets June 17, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Howard Center, 1138 Pine St., Burlington. Facilitator: Coleen Lillie. Call

802-488-6663 for more details. BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 660-8797. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

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COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 50-65, forming for friendship and fun. Chittenden County area. Activities to include weeknight/ weekend dinner, bowling, hikes, snow shoeing, movies, etc. If interested email Myra at csbnc27609@aol. com. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step group. Women only. Do you have problems with your relationships? Are you unable to leave an unhealthy romantic relationship? We can help. Call Valerie, 802-825-4643. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne. For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802-985-8600.

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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP: 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at the Burlington Police Station on Battery St. in the new Community Room. Please call or visit website for location information, www.vtcfids.org or call 1-800-296-1445 or 802-660-4817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport). WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10-week support group for adult female survivors of sexual violence. Please call 864-0555 ext. 20 for information. LIVING SINGLE SUPPORT GROUP This course is a follow-up to the Divorce Recovery course that is offered at Essex Alliance Church. If you’ve been through the Divorce Care Class, you have an opportunity to continue to grow, heal, rebuild, and start again. Call Sue Farris for more information at 802-734-0695.

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SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP For those who have lost a friend or loved one through suicide. Location: Maple Leaf Clinic, 167 North Main Street, Wallingford, 802-446-3577. 6:30-8:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. GLAFF Gay and lesbian adoptive and foster families. GLAFF provides support, education, resources and strategies to help maintain and strengthen gay and lesbian foster and adoptive families in northwestern VT. Open to all GLBTQ foster and adoptive parents and their children. Food, childcare provided. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Call Mike at 655-6688 to get more information and to register. MS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for people with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Sponsored by the Vermont Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Join others who have MS to discuss concerns, ask questions, share information and get support. Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in Williston. For more information

contact Michele at 862-4085 and leave a message. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Champlain Valley (NAMI: CV) is offering a free PTSD Support Group for Women on Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. The group focuses on both support and education about PTSD. Meetings are held at the NAMI office at 14 Healey Avenue, Suite D, Plattsburgh. For more information or to register, call NAMI: CV at 561-2685. ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE BATTLING MULTIPLE MYELOMA? Support meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Hope Lodge on East Avenue, Burlington. For more information call Kay Cromie at 655-9136 or email kgcromey@ aol.com. SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOVED ONES WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS Group forming for family members and loved ones of people with terminal illness. The group will have a spiritual base. We will offer each other support by listening, as well as share creative ways to explore feelings of grief and loss through writing, prayer, etc. Please contact Holly, hollyh@pshift.com. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) Tues., Thurs. & Sun., 6-7 p.m. in Barre. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 39 Washington St., Barre, VT (parking in back of church/please use back entrance). Meetings are FREE and anonymous. For more info please call 802-863-2655. AL-ANON Family group 12-step. Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802-472-6463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. “WOMEN CHANGING” An educational support group on changing unhealthy patterns for survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Ongoing. Join us any time! Childcare reimbursable. Ask about Survivors of Incest Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous.

Call AWARE at 802-4726463 for information and to register. Free of charge. 88 High Street, Hardwick. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:302:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772. FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/ management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs? Computer games? Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@ gmail.com. LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROPIN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators. Open discussion format. Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House, 113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830. CHITTENDEN COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet every second Tues, 6-8 p.m. at Fanny Allen Hospital, lower level in the Board Room.

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie at 825-4643. LYME DISEASE Are you interested in forming a group? Please call Susan at 899-2713. HIV SUPPORT GROUP This is a facilitated HIV/ AIDS support group that aims to foster a greater sense of community, self-acceptance and personal growth. We are a group of survivors and, with all of our experience, will help you understand and enjoy what positive living has to offer. Friday @ 7 p.m. in the white building behind the Universal Unitarian Church. For more info call Alton @ 310-6094. SHOPLIFTERS SUPPORT GROUP Self-help support group now forming in the capital area for persons who would like to meet regularly for mutual support. This new group would meet biweekly at a time and place to be decided to discuss our issues, struggles and ways of staying out of trouble. We’ll likely use some of Terry Shulman’s work as a focus for some of our discussions. Please call Tina at 802-763-8800 or email at Tmarie267201968@ cs.com STARTING A WOMEN’S GROUP: Ages 45+, to meet weekly for lunch and other activities such as walking, book discussions, museum visits, matinees, etc. Email Katherine at MKR27609@aol.com. MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800-ACS2345. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE/ DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main

Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 476-8345. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/ THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 249-7961, for childcare inquires. More info, www.aaware. org. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 658-1996. DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who

have fled, are fleeing, or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996. VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, 802-373-0351. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated 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 SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7-8 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317, or Patricia, 658-6904. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 862-4516, or visit www.cvana.org. Held in Burlington. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Call Sandy, 863-5708. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. DOES YOUR PARTNER/ SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want

more information? Write addpartner@ yahoo.com. WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 7676092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds. DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612. PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and childcare provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info. AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-434-4423 or email: dragonheartvermont@ gmavt.net or go to: www.dragonheartvermont.org. NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/ Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, Yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE.) Visit www.nakedinvermont. com. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leonard, 878-0732. HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/ social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of

hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 999-8005. MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 863-0003 or 866-8697341 (toll-free). “HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support. DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., King Street Youth Center, 87 King St., Burlington. Info, call Cameron, 363-3747. BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area. AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 655-6512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with 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.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Inc., is seeking a highly motivated IT professional to manage a Windows 2003 Server network environment. Indepth knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policies is required. Experience implementing networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP is essential. Position administers VPNs and supports CITRIX and Windows Terminal Server clients. Responsibilities also include managing desktop and laptop users, wireless devices, firewalls, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and VoIP phone system. Ability to troubleshoot, provide effective end user help desk support, and application and policy development are key elements of this role. The candidate will also develop and conduct training and instruction for end users. Experience in managing MS Exchange, web design and MS Access database design, and MS Office expertise are also key components of this position. Interested candidates should possess a BS degree and relevant industry certifications, along with at least five years of experience. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to support end users are essential. Candidates should apply directly to: cpaquette@achhh.org or send resume to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

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Restaurant/Pub Manager to manage 100-seat restaurant & bar serving Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with additional catering off-site. Seeking experienced, self-motivated individual who likes a challenge and is ready to take initiative. Must be responsible, creative, hard-working and hands-on. Must have full grasp of profit/cost analysis, menu planning, scheduling, placement, people skills and sense of humor. New venue with lots of opportunity.

We currently have a Part time opening available on the night shift to work 40 hours bi-weekly with weekend rotation. Previous psychiatric or nursing home experience a plus. Candidates must have an interest in Psychiatric Nursing and 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is preferred. We offer competitive night and weekend shift differentials, paid time off, and a generous flexible benefit program. Current VT RN license required. ** We also have other Registered Nurse opportunities available on our Medical/Surgical Unit, Nurse Resources, Women’s & Children’s, ER and ICU. ** For more information, or to submit an electronic application, please visit our website at www.cvmc.org or contact Sarah Harris, Recruiter at (802)371-5910

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per diem and part-time, 15 - 20 hoursper-week, to prepare meals for our residents.

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The Adams Center for Mind and Body, LLC, is expanding its practice to accommodate its client growth. We have one immediate opening for a licensed psychotherapist and full-time clinician with at least three years of experience post licensure. We would prefer individuals with some experience working with eating disorders and an interest in working on a multidisciplinary team. Interested candidates with skills in EMDR level two, hypnosis, expressive arts and other mind/body psychotherapies, please send resume to:

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Duties encompass all facets of kitchen operations including ordering, preparing, transporting, serving and clean up. Day and Evening shifts available. CSC offers a competitive salary and a friendly working environment.

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The Ethan Allen Residence, a small home-like residential care community is seeking a dedicated charge nurse for the day shift. The ideal candidate will be caring, compassionate and a team player. Please apply via email to belangermear@msn.com or in person at 1200 North Ave, Burlington, VT (across from the DMV). 802-658-1573.

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The Rutland City Public School District has an opening for a Network Administrator to support our growing IT infrastructure and campuswide network spread over ten buildings. The ideal candidate should have experience managing and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment, ensuring systems security and backups, configuring and managing HP and CISCO routers, switches and wireless, and Child care position 1-EthanAllenRes-112509.indd 1 11/23/09 4:10:40 PM supervising technical staff in a helpdesk setting. available to cover a maternity leave. May possibly work into a Interested candidates should possess a BS degree and relevant full-time position. Experience industry certificates or equivalent, along with at least five years and education preferred. of experience. Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to support end users required. For more information, call Position to commence January 2010. Crystal in Richmond at The PlayCare Center, Please apply directly online to: www.schoolspring.com EOE/AA 802-434-3891. EOE. Lake Champlain Ferries 11/9/09 10:32:52 AM 4T-RutlandPublic-112509.indd Charlotte, VT/Essex, NY and Crown Point, NY area Ferry crossings

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Vermont Technical College is seeking a part-time nursing clinical associate for our Williston-based ADN Nursing Program. This position will supervise the practical application of theory in assigned clinical setting; demonstrate nursing care and procedures; determine daily student assignment in the clinical units; conduct pre- and post- conferences with students; complete student evaluations. Qualifications: MSN or be enrolled in a program leading toward the degree. Two years of recent experience in medical-surgical nursing. Experience teaching in a formal program of nursing education preferred. Active Vermont RN licensure required.

To apply: Submit a Vermont Tech employment application with resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Vermont Technical College, PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061. Employment application is available on the Vermont Tech website, www.vtc.edu. Vermont Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position available December 1, 2009 - June 23, 2010. 28 hours per week; $31.50/hr. PLEASE SEND RESUME TO Mark D. Kelley P.O. Box 729 Williston, VT 05495 or email to mkelley912@aol.com

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Hard Copy, a locally owned copy center in Burlingtonâ€™s historic waterfront district, needs an outgoing person with experience operating high speed duplication equipment and the associated software. We offer a friendly, stable environment with a competitive salary to the right individual.

Please send resume and three letters of reference to: Sara Holbrook Community Center Attn: Leisa Pollander, Executive Director 66 North Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 No phone calls, please. EOE.

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The Sara Holbrook Community Center seeks two Youth Workers for its After-School Elementary and Middle School Programs. Assist the Program Director in all aspects of programming; supervise and encourage youth as well as coordinate and implement activities. The ideal candidate is available five days a week, one part-time position is 15 hours per week, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.; one part-time position is 30 hours a week, 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. Access to reliable transpor tation, a clean driving record, and experience working with children required.

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Preschool Teacher

Are you energetic, fun and a team player? Do you love making a difference in the lives of children? Full-time opportunity with benefits. Starting hourly wage up to $13/hr. Education and experience required. Work with professional teachers and a fabulous group of pre-kindergarten children in a friendly, supportive work environment. For a challenge and the chance to lovingly educate young children, please contact Laurel Pelkey-Morin at: 802-860-1151 or ejskidsklub@myfairpoint.net Position open until filled. EOE.

Property Property Manager, Manager, St. St. Albans Albans Champlain Housing Trust, serving the affordable housing needs of Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Champlain Housing Trust,Property serving the affordable housing needs of Chittenden, Franklin, GrandisIsle Counties seeks a full-time Manager to join our team in our St. Albans office. Thisand position Counties seeks a full-time Property Manager to join our team in our St. Albans office. This position responsible for the operation of a residential portfolio of CHT properties in Franklin and Grand IsleisCounties, responsible the operation of aunits, residential ofrent CHTcollections, properties rent in Franklin andlease Grand Isle Counties, the effectivefor marketing of rental tenantportfolio relations, increases, enforcement the marketing of rental units, relations,including rent collections, rentSection increases, lease enforcement and effective compliance with Federal, State and tenant local programs LIHTC, RD, 8 NC/SR 811 and HOME, and compliance with Federal, State and local programs including LIHTC, RD, Section 8 NC/SR 811 and HOME, Qualifications: A qualified candidate will have experience in residential property management, be able to Qualifications: A qualified will have experience in residential property management, be able towith work independently, enjoycandidate a team environment, communicate effectively, and exercise sound judgment work independently, enjoy a team environment, communicate effectively, and exercise sound judgment with attention to detail. Experience in HOME program and COS and LIHTC certification a plus. Travel for on-site attention to detail. Experience to in perpetually HOME program and COS and LIHTC certification a plus. Travel for on-site visits as well as a commitment affordable housing is required. visits as well as a commitment to perpetually affordable housing is required. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, vacations, holiday, Competitive salary commensurate withand experience. Benefits include healthletter insurance, vacations, holiday, sick leave, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Cover and resume by November sick leave,todisability and life insurance, andHousing 403(b) retirement plan.Street, Cover letter and resume 30, 2009 Human Resources, Champlain Trust, 88 King VT 05401 or emailby November 30, 2009 to Human Resources, Champlain Trust, 88OPPORTUNITY King Street, VT 05401 or TO email EQUAL EMPLOYER - COMMITTED A DIVERSE WORKPLACE. HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phoneHousing calls please. HR@champlainhousingtrust.org. No phone calls please. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE.

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HVAC/R SERVICE TECHNICIANS

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KC Mechanical is currently hiring service technicians to repair and install commercial food service equipment. Gas Certification and EPA license required. Generous benefit package including 100% employer-paid health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability. Ask about our sign-on bonus. KC Mechanical, Inc. 162 Jimmo Drive, Suite 3 Colchester, VT 05446 dianec@kcmechanical.com

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Call Center Manager

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Shared Living Provider Opportunity

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Restorative Medicine is a socially conscious natural medicine company that works with alternative medicine practitioners. Our products are manufactured in the U.S. and Canada and are distributed globally. Our office is located in downtown Montpelier. Champlain Community Services

We are looking for a Call Center Manager to join our team. This person will be responsible for maintaining client records, processing orders and ensuring that our clients receive excellent customer support. The call center manager must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, be a creative and thoughtful problem solver and a great communicator with a friendly phone demeanor. Applicants should have experience with web-based software and multi-line phone system. Attention to detail is essential for this job!

The position is now open for a responsible individual, couple or family to provide care and housing for a 26-year-old gentle-spirited young man. This endearing individual enjoys music, social outings, pets, adaptive skiing/sailing and being part of a dynamic home. Fill a pivotal role in partnership with a sensitive agency and supportive, loving family. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required as well as the desire to positively influence the life and opportunities of another. A generous 100% tax-free stipend, respite funds, accessibility modifications, ongoing training and day supports are provided by CCS.

A qualified candidate will have experience in customer service and general administrative management, good communication skills both verbally and written, and excellent organizational and customer service skills. Genuine interest in holistic lifestyles and herbal medicine is important, as well as a high level of ethics. We are dedicated to creating a healthy and enjoyable work environment. This is a 5-day/32-hour-per-week, full-time position with health insurance. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please email your resume and letter of interest to Lisa at lisamase@gmail.com by 11/30/09.

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For more information please contact Al Frugoli at 802-655-0511 ext. 108 or afrugoli@ccs-vt.org.

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CHITTENDEN EAST SUPERVISORY UNION #12 Database Manager for School Bus Route

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The College Street Children’s Center is looking for a nurturing, creative, enthusiastic infant/toddler teacher to join our team of childcare professionals. Position is 40 hours a week and begins in early December. Classroom experience and a BA, CDA or associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field is preferred. A willingness to further one’s education is required. Pay commensurate with education and experience. Benefit package included. Also looking for substitute teachers. Send resume and 3 letters of reference by December 3 to:

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JENNE MORTON, COLLEGE STREET CHILDREN’S CENTER

228 College Street Middlebury, VT 05753, cscc1@myfairpoint.net

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# 32452 - The schools of Chittenden East Supervisory Union seek a School Bus Route Database Manager who is responsible for harvesting and entering data, updating an electronic road map and recommending features and uses in a new bus routing software. This position is initially 20 hours per week for five weeks and begins January 2, 2010. Database needs will then be evaluated to determine further time commitment. Any questions can be directed to Steve Jarrett at steve.jarrett@cesu.k12.vt.us or 802-858-1729. Please apply on-line at Schoolspring.com or call 4342128 for an application. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, references. Hard copies of three written reference letters will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.cesu. k12.vt.us for information about our schools. EOE M/F

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Finance Manager Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont is seeking a Finance Manager to manage its accounting and human resources department. Candidates should be experienced in all aspects of business accounting including bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and human resources. Strong computing skills are necessary with experience in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.

THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGER Seeking a Therapeutic Case Manager to provide support to children, adolescents and their families across all environments (community, home, school) to improve social functioning. Clients present with emotional and behavioral needs as well as complex treatment needs that warrant a hightened level of support, mainly in social situations. Also responsible for coordinating services and perspectives across the client's treatment team providers.

Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont offers a competitive wage and benefit package, including an excellent working environment. Please send a letter of interest and resume to William Kenerson, President, Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont, 69 Industrial Ave, Middlebury, VT 05753, or email in a Word document to jobs@beautiesltd.com.

Most hours are completed Monday through Friday between afternoon and evening, however some clients will need weekend support. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field required.

Located in Middlebury, Vermont, Beau Ties is the industry’s leading manufacturer and marketer of men’s neckwear and related accessories.

HR Dept., 107 Fisher Pond Road, St. Albans, VT 05478. EOE

Visit our website for position details and a complete listing of our job opportunities: www.ncssinc.org.

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Norwich University, a vibrant academic institution that values tradition, respects achievement and provides a student environment focused on developing knowledge, leadership and service, seeks enthusiastic applicants for:

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS

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Seeking an experienced and highly motivated fundraising professional responsible for coordinating the class reunion effort including gift and social planning, and the management and execution of the annual giving program from non reunion classes.

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Develop and manage the HR module of an integrated administrative database system to support the operations of the University and its human resources and payroll offices.

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The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is a nonprofit association based in Richmond, Vt.

Phoenix Houses of New England is under contract with the VT Department of Corrections to implement and operate a residential treatment program within the Northwest State Correctional Facility for women in St. Albans, VT. We are currently recruiting for two Counselors. Activities will include assisting in program development, conducting assessments, group and individual therapy, participation in treatment teams and associated record maintenance. Dual licensure is desired, although willingness to pursue Substance Abuse and Mental Health certifications will be accepted. We are also recruiting for a part-time outpatient counselor to work in our Intensive Substance Abuse Program at the St. Albans Probation and Parole office.

We are hiring a half-time (20-25 hrs./wk.) Outreach Coordinator. Job responsibilities include press relations, promoting NOFAVT events and programs, website updates, enhancing social networking presence, and writing/editing newsletter and other publications. We are seeking an individual with an interest in organic agriculture, outreach and marketing experience, excellent writing and communication skills, background in graphic layout and design, and basic knowledge of updating website content.

Applicants interested in working full-time or part-time are invited to complete voluntary Applicant Self-ID form at http://www.phoenixhouse.org/National/Careers/Opportunities.html. EOE

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Enid Wonnacott, Executive Director, at enid@nofavt.org.

Email resume and form to Richard Turner rturner@phoenixhouse.org or call 802-672-2500.

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The Shelburne House Program of NFI Vermont is seeking a Residential Counselor. Shelburne House is a residential program which provides assessment and stabilization services to male teenagers, ages 13-18. Responsibilities include counseling youth, ADL (activity, daily learning), assisting with living skills, and assisting in treatment.

The Community High School of VT seeks a visionary educational leader to serve as Principal (Chief of Education). CHSVT is an accredited independent high school that serves approximately 3,500 students per year. We are seeking an educational leader who can respectfully and effectively work with an experienced staff, and assist them in providing a coordinated and personalized education that assists our students in their academic, social and vocational successes.

Experience working with teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges desired. BA in psychology or related field highly desirable.We are looking to fill full-time and part-time positions. Send cover letter and resume to Danielle Bragg, 771 Essex Rd. Suite 1, Williston, VT 05495, or email DanielleBragg@nafi.com.

This leader should have excellent administrative experience in K-12 education; have an appreciation for the individual needs of all, have the ability to manage student performance data to help improve the curriculum; be supportive of professional learning for staff; be able to maintain and increase high standards of educational excellence; and have the vision and leadership skills to assist the staff and administrative team in achieving their goals.

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Candidates must possess a current Educator’s License with a Pre K-12 Principal endorsement. Please note that successful candidates with out-of-state licensure will be required to obtain a VT Department of Education license as a contingency for completion of original probation. The State of VT offers an excellent compensation package. To apply, interested candidates should use the online job application at www.vtstatejobs.info or contact the Department of Human Resources, Recruitment Services at (800)640-1657 (voice) or (800)253-0191 (TTY/Relay Service). This position is listed under Occupation Category: Education & Library Services, as Corrections Ed Program Chief, reference job posting #26294 & Job Code 621100. This is a full-time position. Application deadline is 12/14/09.

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinician Residential and Outpatient Treatment Clinician needed to do transformational work with pregnant and parenting women recovering from mental health and substance abuse disorders. You'll be supported by a team of multidisciplinary professionals, providing individual and group therapy utilizing CBT, DBT, MET in addition to the other integrated modalities you will bring. Minimum of Master's degree in human services related or counseling field; LADC and Mental health licensure preferred.

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Burlington-Area Shared Living Opportunities, Immediate Needs Work out of your own home! • VIVACIOUS 38-YEAR-OLD developmentally disabled woman seeks a healthy person or people to provide a home and residential support. This woman has a great sense of humor, loves to exercise, and enjoys a healthy lifestyle including eating well, working, and regular recreational activities. Generous tax-free stipend and respite provided. Ideal candidate(s) must be healthy, fitness-oriented, and caring. Tracy Fisher, (802) 488-6528.

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• DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON HOME sought for a creative young woman who loves to read, anime, and gaming. She enjoys her job and various outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking and biking. Ideal candidate is a single female, possibly a grad student, who maintains a quiet home. Generous stipend and team support provided for the right person. Mark Prior, (802) 488-6500. • COLCHESTER AREA HOME with a large first-floor bedroom sought for a lovely woman in her 50's who enjoys visiting over a cup of coffee, grocery shopping, dining out, and listening to oldies music. Marisa Hamilton, (802) 488-6751.

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Above opportunities provide generous tax-free stipend, ongoing training and team support, and in most cases, respite budget, and room and board payment. HowardCenter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to qualified employees.

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Active, congenial elderly man with memory problems needs couple to live in nice attached apartment in country, available mid-late November. Rent-free in exchange for assistance Sundays (starting 9 PM) through Thursdays from 6 PM to bedtime, with help if needed until 6 AM. Winter maintenance of path, and small dog care. Option for paid weekend caregiving. Must be flexible, patient, dependable, with interest in elders. Nonsmokers. Pets on approval. If gentleman moves, apartment will become a rental. Steep dirt road can be a challenge in winter. X-C trails. 802-324-3757. 11/23/09 6:07:09 PM

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The Administrative Coordinator is a full-time position based out of VYCC Headquarters in Richmond, Vermont. Primary responsibilities include fiscal bookkeeping, supporting day-to-day operations in the office, and executing the administrative tasks associated with operating VYCC’s field programs. This is an ideal position for a highly motivated team player with strong fiscal skills, an eye for detail, and an interest in executing financial, administrative, and day-to-day operations independently. Qualifications: • Experience with organizational fiscal management • Exemplary organization and time management skills • Microsoft Office Suite and database management • Sage MIP Fund Accounting software a plus

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (Burlington, VT area) seeks person with training and experience in emergency management planning or public administration for a part-time emergency management planner position. Familiarity with Vermont or local emergency services systems desired. See complete job description under Employment Opportunities at www.ccrpcvt.org

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Organizational Description: Safeline is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in Orange County and northern Windsor County, Vermont. Safeline also offers comprehensive direct services, Safeline offers a full range of prevention and community education programming. Job Description: This is a full-time position providing pro se legal support, court advocacy and direct service to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. All Safeline direct service staff follow a rotating, week long hotline coverage schedule. This position is included in that rotation. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required. Travel to conferences and trainings are also required as part of this grant funded position. Minimum Qualification: Firm feminist understanding of women’s issues, crisis intervention and peer support experience, non-judgmental attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. People from diverse communities encouraged to apply.

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Space available in well-established women‘s practice on Burlington waterfront. Beautiful suite with kitchen. Parking included.

Specialized community Support Worker 30 awake overnight hours in the Shelburne area supporting a charming 17 year old high school student with significant medical needs. Hours are from 10pm until 7:30am on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. Great opportunity for graduate or nursing students. Best match is a female with personal care experience, but we are willing to train. Shift differential will apply. Benefits eligible.

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Porter Medical Center, a community hospital located in Middlebury, VT, is seeking a part-time, 40-hour-per-twoweek-pay-period, mid-level provider to work in our 14,000visit-per-year Emergency Department in collaboration with 24/7 physician coverage. Emergency Medicine experience preferred but not required. Qualified candidates must have current Vermont licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

REV Executive Director Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) promotes an intelligent transformation from a fossil-fuel-based economy to an economy increasingly based on renewable energy. REV seeks an Executive Director to manage multiple priorities, represent the organization, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage daily internal and external operations. This full-time position reports to the REV Board of Directors and is based in Montpelier. A bachelor’s degree, five years of experience in not-for-profit, entrepreneurially-minded work environments, and legislative policy (experience in the renewable energy field not required). Log on to our website www.revermont.org for a complete job description and to apply electronically for this exciting position. The search will remain open until filled.

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Wichard/Profurl group, the world’s leading manufacturer of yachting, industrial & parachuting hardware, is looking for a new CUSTOMER SERVICE member for our inside sales team. This is an entry-level position for a person who is self motivated, enthusiastic, well organized and has excellent communication skills, phone rapport and an exceptional flair for customer service. The job will be based in our new office in Georgia, VT.

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That happened in the teaching kitchen that Rose added to The Store in 2007, in a space that once served as a playroom for her grandchildren. Now cooking demos — such as Proietti’s — and hands-on classes with staffer Jackie Sainsbury are on the monthly agenda. With just a handful of tables and lots of seats at the bar, the kitchen feels cozy and intimate. Although cooks use AllClad and Le Creuset for the lessons, an array of antique copper pots makes one feel as if Julia Child could appear at any moment and start whipping up some boeuf bourguignon. “It’s always been my joy to have copper in here,” said Rose. Proietti’s main course — slow-braised ribs with roasted winter vegetables —

Although the Store iS cleArly divided into SectionS —

cookbooks to the right, cutlery to the left — there’S A lot of intuitive orgAnizAtion, too.

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Vermont’s winter traditions deserve a proper toast. No place captures the flavor of the winter holiday season better than Vermont, and no wines capture the essence of Vermont better than Boyden Valley wine.

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would have been to Child’s liking, but he actually aspires to be a “male version of Ina Garten.” As he sliced raw butternut squash for an anisette-accented slaw and prepared scallops for a sizzling pan by dabbing the ends in chai spices, he told stories about being on reality TV. “We didn’t have cellphones. We couldn’t call our families. No iPods. Everybody gets really emotional,” he said. “I would never do it again.” Asked how he felt about his competitors’ cooking abilities, he responded candidly: “I think a lot of other people on the show cooked garbage.” Other observations? Tyler Florence of “Tyler’s Ultimate” is “evil,” past show winner Guy Fieri actually took the time to get to know contestants, and Bobby Flay “is adorable, but he needs more iron in his diet. He’s so pasty.” The shop was closed by the time guests finished snacking on Proietti’s dessert — deep-fried apple spring rolls served with cups of foamy spiced eggnog — but it was hard not to linger on the way out. Outside the kitchen, The Store was a testament to Rose’s aesthetic ideal that, around the holidays, every nook and cranny should reflect the season.

Wreaths made from gourds, fir boughs and dried flowers abounded. Sparkling lights, ornaments and sprays of berries peeked from among the products. A colorful Thanksgiving display featured orange Vance Kitira candles, intricate silver flatware, a pair of roasting pans and a tome entitled How to Cook a Turkey. Every nook held another dish, utensil or stocking stuffer that suddenly seemed both irresistible and necessary. For those who live outside the Valley, The Store has enough cooking classes and demos scheduled between now and Christmas to provide ample excuse for a drive. On November 28, there’s a $55 hands-on session on knife skills and making stir-fry. On December 3, three hours are devoted to “traditional French Christmas food.” A week later, participants can learn how to create edible gifts. During the winter, Bartlett guessed, the Store’s customer base is evenly split between locals who “don’t want to drive to Burlington to get a muffin tin”; tourists; and inthe-know Vermonters who head into the Valley to seek out goodies they can’t find elsewhere. “We have a copper line, Mauviel, that’s really beautiful,” Bartlett noted. Priced at hundreds of dollars per piece, though, it may not go quickly. “Check with me after Christmas,” Rose said with a chuckle. Then there’s old-fashioned ribbon candy, April Cornell linens and an intricate porcelain soup tureen that looks like Cinderella’s pumpkin. The Store’s library is as well curated as its cookware selection. “We take a lot of time and effort researching the newest, most fun cookbooks,” said Bartlett. Thomas Keller’s new Ad Hoc at Home is prominently displayed. So is local writer Gesine Bullock-Prado’s tellall baking book. Perhaps the volume Proietti says he’s in the process of writing will end up among them. A week after the demo, the store celebrated its annual holiday season kickoff with 20 percent discounts. Customers packed the narrow aisles, checking out fancy scented kitchen soaps, bottles of port wine vinegar and sparkling holiday ornaments. In the teaching kitchen, there was wine to be tasted and samples of cranberry-almond tart. But perhaps the biggest attraction was Rose herself. Perched in a chair, sipping a sample of ice wine, she bantered with patrons who stopped to greet her. Nearly a half-century after she turned her “hobby” into a business, Waitsfield’s queen of the kitchen is still going strong. m

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ILLU STRATIO N BY S E AN ME TC AL F Sometimes, art captures the essence of a moment in ways that words simply can’t. So rather than reviewing a live show in the traditional manner, we tasked local artist Sean Metcalf with ﬁltering a recent performance by local outﬁt Blowtorch at Burlington’s Muddy Waters through his unique lens as an illustrator. As the adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words — which, incidentally, is about 200 more than the typical word count in this section. Bonus!

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1/2 LOUNGE: Sirenix: Queen City Songwriter Series with George Voland (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Durians (live electronica), 10 p.m., Free.

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LEUNIG’S BISTRO & CAFÉ: Cole Elwood & Friends (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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LIFT: DJ Capsule’s Comme Ci (house), 9 p.m., Free. MANHATTAN PIZZA & PUB: Open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free. MUDDY WATERS: Ray Vega’s Burlington Jazz

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Quintet, 8 p.m., Free.

(bluegrass), 9 p.m., Donations.

NECTAR’S: True School Wednesday with Nastee & A-Dog (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

SLIDE BROOK LODGE & TAVERN: Open Jam, 9 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Dan Liptak Jazz Trio, 5 p.m., Free. Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free. Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free.

champlain valley

RED SQUARE: The Stereoﬁdelics (alt-rock), 8 p.m., Free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

central

CHARLIE O’S: Live Music, 8 p.m., Free. LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Gordon Stone Band

CITY LIMITS: Karaoke with Balance Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. TWO BROTHERS TAVERN: Open Mic Night, 9 p.m., Free.

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BEE’S KNEES: Earthman (eclectic), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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imogen heap tim exile, back ted n-ned

Monopole: Open Mic, 8 p.m., Free. olive Ridley’s: Glass Onion (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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dark star orchestra

1/2 loUnge: Thunder Thanksgiving with Tricky pat (downtempo), 10 p.m., Free.

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medeski martin & wood ryan montbleau band caravan of thieves

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1/2 loUnge: Bonjour-Hi! (mashup), 10 p.m., Free. BacksTage pUB: Open Mic with Jess & Jeff, 8 p.m., Free. Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free. Banana Winds caFé & pUB: Adam Springer (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

THU, 12/3 | $12 aDv / $14 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

clUB MeTRonoMe: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5. FRanny o’s: ‘80s Night, 9:30 p.m., Free. gReen RooM: DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

FRI, 12/4 | $10 aDv / $15 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm cD RELEaSE PaRTy!

Jp’s pUB: Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

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necTaR’s: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Funkwagon, Sour Boy (rock, funk), 9 p.m., Free. nigHTcRaWleRs: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

dub squad, bearquarium

paRiMa acoUsTic loUnge: Bryan McNamara & Souls’ Calling (jazz), 9 p.m. Donations.

first friday FRI, 12/4 | $5 aDv / $10 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

RaspUTin’s: DJ ZJ (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $3.

sister funk, djs precious & llu

Red sqUaRe: Lowell Thompson & Crown pilot (alt-country), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

the machine america’s premier SaT, 12/5 | $20 aDv / $23 DOS | DOORS 8, SHOW 8:30Pm

Rí Rá iRisH pUB: DJ Johnny Utah (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

pink floyd tribute

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a.a. bondy willy mason SaT, 12/5 | $10 aDv / $12 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30Pm

cHaRlie o’s: In This Century, kuFui (alt-rock), 10 p.m., Free.

cunninlynguists grieves with budo, WED, 12/9 | $13 aDv / $15 DOS | DOORS 8:30, SHOW 9Pm

gUsTo’s: Last Kid picked (rock), 9 p.m., Free. langdon sTReeT caFé: Happy Hour with Ben Roy’s Sonic Sampler (experimental), 6 p.m., Donations. The Hoof & the Heel (indie), 8 p.m., Donations. The F in Fresh (indie), 10 p.m., Donations.

looptroop rockers, tunji THU, 12/10 | $25 aDv / $30 DOS | DOORS 7, SHOW 7:30 PaRTIaLLy SEaTED | 104.7 THE POINT WELcOmES

pURple Moon pUB: Dan Liptak Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

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THU, 12/10 | $17 aDv / $17 DOS | DOORS 7:30, SHOW 8Pm

THe ReseRvoiR ResTaURanT & Tap RooM: Rise Up Sound (reggae), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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slide BRook lodge & TaveRn: Maganahan’s Revival (Grateful Dead tribute), 9 p.m., Free.

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on THe Rise BakeRy: Rock Fish (reggae-rock), 7:30 p.m., Donations. TWo BRoTHeRs TaveRn: The Jesters (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

Indie, Eh? There might not be a city in North America that boasts as

impressive an indie scene as our friendly northern neighbors in Montréal. Sure, you

probably know the big names: Arcade Fire, Islands, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, et al. But the lifeblood of any good scene is really its undiscovered acts. Exhibit A: art-rock trio

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Bee’s knees: Heather Maloney (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

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Imagine Jenny Lewis kicking the crap out of Conor Oberst to a

soundtrack written by Broken Social Scene and you’ll (kinda) start to get the idea. This Friday, they swing by Montpeculiar’s Langdon Street Café with fellow Montréal indiepop upstarts THe F in FResH.

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THe BReWski: Gordon Stone Band (bluegrass), 8 p.m., Free.

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hot tuna: acoustic

THe MoonligHT caFé aT THe HaRTness HoUse: Tom Woodbury (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free.

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Black dooR BaR & BisTRo: Rusty Belle (Americana), 9:30 p.m., $5.

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Thanks

Thanksgiving ranks as my second favorite holiday, just a shade behind Halloween. Regular readers know I’m something of a glutton for, well, gluttony. So, really, combining my love of excessive amounts of food, booze and football, there isn’t a single day of the year that compares, save perhaps for Super Bowl Sunday. However, Thanksgiving is also Gang of Thieves something of a doubleedged sword for me, personally. Simply put, there just isn’t a whole hell of a lot going on music-wise this week. Every venue not named the One-Half Lounge is closed on Thursday — it’s got DJ Tricky Pat working off the tryptophan with some jazzy downtempo stylings. Radio Bean is closed all weekend. Higher Ground has but one more show until December — Imogen Heap this Saturday. Ditto the Monkey House — The Wards et al., also Saturday. Even worse, Black Friday signals the official start of the Christmas season. Don’t get me wrong. I actually enjoy the weeks leading up to the birth of Santa. But here’s what I don’t get. After spending the day with family and friends being all thankful and stuff, we follow that up with the most overtly disgusting displays of consumerism imaginable. Are you telling me that as a society we can’t go more than 24 hours making nice before reverting to being materialistic assholes? Seriously? It’s enough to turn a guy Canadian. Where was I? Oh, right. No music. The obvious problem is that the dearth of live music this week creates a big, column-sized hole in my beloved music section. And since we’re talking about my problems, here’s another one: I grew up here. So that means everyone I went to high school with is back in town this weekend. When do they read my column? The one week every year I have nothing to write about. (Note to CVU Class of 1996: I’m usually really good at this, I swear. And I’m doing really well, all around. Like, really well. Really.) Anyway, since we’ve got a lot of real estate to fill, I thought it might be fun to reflect on some of things I am thankful for. Hell, some of them are even music related. Here goes. I am thankful for local music. (File under: “no shit.”) I am thankful for Tom Brady (see “football, love it,” above).

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I am thankful for Club Metronome. No, really. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the place has quietly stepped up its game of late. Last week alone, there were shows featuring Surprise Me, Mr. Davis and my current new favorite band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Prior to that, this fall has seen folks such as Or, the Whale and Grand Archives swing by the club. I will be even

more thankful when some of these shows aren’t on Sunday nights so I can actually attend. I am thankful for Padma Lakshmi on “Top Chef.” Is it hot in here? (Or is that just Padma? Hi-yo!) I am thankful for Buckley. Love you, fuzzy buddy. I am thankful for Winooski. (If you want to know why, see my feature story on page 28.) I am thankful for the email dialogue I recently had with local saxophonist Bryan McNamara about arts criticism. Smart dude. Very candid. And very funny. You can check out my take on his latest effort, All for Love, in this issue. And no, said dialogue had no influence on my conclusion concerning his disc. (Spoiler: It’s very good.) I am thankful that people ask me to do things such as judge high school band competitions. Last Friday, I adjudicated one such band battle at the Vermont Commons School and had a blast. Not only was I impressed with the overall quality of music our next generation is producing, I was stunned by the variety. I could honestly envision seeing each of the five acts on “real” stages at venues around the area very soon. Punk outfit Death to DJs would rock 242 Main — especially if they decapitate another Chris Martin (Coldplay) mannequin … this really happened. MC Vader the Villain — yup, high school hip-hop — had flow to equal a number of local MCs. Jam band Kwunga — from my alma mater, CVU, no

less — was, well, a jam band. Where doesn’t that go over well in this town? As for the last two bands, I don’t have to envision them playing local venues, because they already do, or will shortly. Reggae-rock outfit Rock Fish will heat up the stage at On the Rise this Friday. And someday very soon, so will the competition’s unanimous champ, Gang of Thieves, who by virtue of their win earned a gig at the Richmond bakery/juke joint. (If I could talk privately to Nectar’s for a sec: Check these guys out. You’re welcome.) I am thankful for bowling. Yup, bowling. It’s my winter sport and I refuse to be cowtowed by you selfrighteous skier types any longer. Let me ask you this: How many days have you gotten in this fall? Just sayin’. Speaking of which, I’m also thankful for Champlain Lanes. Yeah, Spare Time is bigger and fancier. But Champlain is home. Swing by sometime. I am thankful for Bob Dylan. And I don’t mean that in the usual, music scribe kind of way. (Little-known fact: All music critics are contractually obliged to agree that no one will ever be better than Dylan, and that anyone who plays guitar and harmonica is to be referred to as, and only as, “Dylan-esque.”) Anyway, have you seen Mr. Robert Zimmerman’s video for “Must Be Santa?” If not, Google it right now. I won’t spoil the surprise, except to paraphrase a friend of a friend’s Facebook comment: He makes “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” sound like a threat. Speaking of Dylan, this Friday Montpelier’s City Hall plays host to the Fifth Annual Green Mountain Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest. Early reports are that no fewer than 30 Bob hopefuls — including at least one Roberta — will vie for the crown of biggest wannabe. And since we’re stealing quotes — I am also thankful for the 7D legal team! — here’s one from event organizer Patrick

Mullikin that appeared in the Times-Argus

a few months ago: “If Dylan were to enter this contest, he would probably do poorly because one, he doesn’t look like Dylan. And two, he doesn’t sound like Dylan.” Indeed. Speaking of Montpelier, I am thankful for our Capital City. Admittedly, I don’t spend as much time there as I would like. But beyond claiming the greatest bar in the world (Charlie O’s), it is also home to Langdon Street Café, which has a great weekend of music lined up despite the Thanksgiving doldrums. Specifically, Turkish folk outfit the Anatolian Trio this Sunday, featuring Moretown clarinetist Dan Liptak. There’s gotta be a turkey-leftovers joke in there somewhere, right? I am thankful for Seven Days. And no, this is not just a ploy to suck up to my bosses. You may have heard rumors about the “demise of the newspaper industry.” Well, they’re kinda true. Rags of all shapes and sizes are going belly up all over the country. Except this one. We’re actually getting bigger and — depending upon who you ask — better. Which brings me to the last thing I am thankful for… You. Yup, you, holding this very paper — or reading online — and choosing to make what we do a part of your day/week/ whatever. The reason we’re able to do what we do is because you support us. And for that, we can’t thank you enough. (Unless, of course, you want us to thank you by going back to the old format. Sorry.) Happy Thanksgiving, folks. m

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JD’s Pub: Live Music, 9:30 p.m., $3. The MaTTerhorn: The X-Rays with Joe Moore (rock), 9 p.m., $5.

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MonoPole: peacock Tunes & Trivia, 5 p.m., Free. Crow party with Lost Dog (rock), 10 p.m., Free. MonoPole DownsTairs: Gary peacock (singersongwriter), 5 p.m., Free. olive riDley’s: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., Free. Glass Onion (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

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1/2 lounge: Jen Crowell (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. Stereophonix with DJ Tricky pat (jazzy downtempo), 10 p.m., Free. 242 Main: Worlds, Rip It Up (rock), 7 p.m., $7. AA. backsTage Pub: The Adams (rock), 9 p.m., Free. club MeTronoMe: Retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. Franny o’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free. green rooM: Envy with DJ Chia & Friends (house), 10 p.m., Free. higher grounD ballrooM: Imogen Heap (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $25. AA. JP’s Pub: Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free. MarrioTT harbor lounge: Bryan McNamara & Souls’ Calling with James Harvey (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. The Monkey house: The Wards, Big Black Toe, Moustache Ride, Lobot (rock), 9 p.m. $5. necTar’s: Myra Flynn. Stacked (rock, neo-soul), 9 p.m., $3. nighTcrawlers: General Lee (rock), 9 p.m., Free. rasPuTin’s: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. reD square: DJ Raul (salsa), 5 p.m., Free. Starline Rhythm Boys (rockabilly), 9 p.m., Free. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3. The skinny Pancake: Heather Maloney (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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The cenTer bakery & caFé: Billy Caldwell (acoustic), 9:30 a.m., Free. charlie o’s: Wicked Whiskey, Murder Weapon & Elsa Cross (psychobilly), 10 p.m., Free. gusTo’s: Blue Moon DJ (Top 40), 9 p.m., Free.

The MoonlighT caFé aT The harTness house: Charlie Christos (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. The reservoir resTauranT & TaP rooM: Abby Jenne & the Enablers (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free. sliDe brook loDge & Tavern: Bruce & Annie Sklar Trio (funk), 9 p.m., Free.

51 Main: Anthony Santor Group (jazz), 9 p.m., Free. ciTy liMiTs: Dance party with DJ Earl (DJ), 9 p.m., Free. Two broThers Tavern: The Goshen Ramblers (roots), 10 p.m., $3.

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My approach to jazz has long been one of cautious enlightenment; it seems that the more you think you know, the less you really do. But that paradox cuts directly to the heart of improvisational jazz. And it serves as a thematic underpinning on All for Love, the second album from local sax man Bryan McNamara and his freewheeling quartet, Souls’ Calling. The aptly titled “Calm Before the Storm” opens the disc with eerie serenity. Philippe Melanson’s disjointed percussion splatters like intermittent raindrops at the head of a cold front, while McNamara’s alto flits as if a fallen leaf caught in an updraft. Robinson Morse and Parker Shper trade steely, increasingly gusting swells on bass and piano, respectively. “’treal mon” is an addled ode to the City of Mary. What begins as a smoky lounge groove eventually devolves into strung-out chaos — much like a boozy night on the town in Montréal, really. But McNamara and company find their second wind in a flurry of spastic sax. 8v-magichat112509.indd 1 11/23/09 1:59:23 PM “Storm Before the Calm” brings the disc to its frantic apex. Violently incongruous, this two-minute maelstrom is easily the least accessible cut of the bunch. But, taken MUSIC SERIES in context with the album as a whole, it works almost as a break (literally, perhaps) between acts. “Darker Light” sets a, well, darker and brooding tone as Shper’s piano is seemingly at odds with itself, his right hand issuing sprinkles of sprightly curiosity while his Sun., Jan. 10 • 7:00 pm left stalks moodily across a bleak low-end Town Hall Theater landscape. Middlebury The somber mood continues with $35 adv/$37 at door the alto-led elegy “Guanyin.” McNamara exhibits stunning versatility, alternating His rich deep voice and gritty songwriting between baleful wails and defeated moves audiences with warmth and humor. whimpers until Morse’s sinister bowed bass interrupts the proceedings, at times seeming almost to mock — or at least mimic — McNamara’s resigned exhalations. The cleverly titled “By No Means Yes” Sat., Jan. 16 • 7:00 pm lifts the mood considerably, with the entire

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After a nearly three-year recording hiatus, local rocker Chad Hollister is back with a new self-titled album. And while it exhibits many of the same issues that slightly marred earlier efforts — for instance, lightweight lyrical platitudes — it also stands as an apt reminder of why he has been among the area’s more popular songwriters for the better part of two decades. The pop processional begins with “Grow.” Fans of such early-oughts fare as Third Eye Blind — there have to be a few left — will undoubtedly ﬁnd a lot to like here. Hollister employs that sort of pleasingly breathy, albeit otherwise nondescript, delivery favored by any number of vanilla, radio-friendly front men. While undeniably catchy, there’s nothing especially provocative here as Hollister largely plays it safe — save for one rather uncomfortable exception. Near the end of the tune, he makes a regrettable decision to (sort of )

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red Square: The Grippo/Wright Experience (funk), 8 p.m., free. DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

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Slide Brook lodGe & tavern: open Jam, 9 p.m., free.

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cluB MetronoMe: Hoots & Hellmouth (roots), 9 p.m., $5. 18+.

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If, along with raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, The Sound of Music is one of your favorite things, you’ll burst into do-re-mi when you get wind of the upcoming show at Woodstock’s Town Hall Theatre. Much more than just a film showing, the traveling Sing-Along Sound of Music brings Julie Andrews back on screen in Technicolor glory while local performance artist Gabriel Q leads audiences through each classic (and helpfully subtitled) song, from “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” to “Edelweiss.” A “magic moments pack” supplies viewers with props to bring various scenes to life, and a “fancy-dress competition” lets fans show off their devotion. Previous winners have ranged from girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes to a 20-member turf-covered group disguised as the Alps. Whatever fills your heart with the sound of music...

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‘SING-ALONG SOUND OF MUSIC’ Saturday, November 28, 7 p.m., at Town Hall Theatre in Woodstock. $12-18. Info, 457-3981. www.pentanglearts.org

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50TH ANNUAL TURKEY BOWL Thursday, November 26, 10 a.m. - noon, at Smalley Park in Burlington. Free. St. John’s Club celebration on Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. Info, 863-3616.

Looks Like Christmas Came Early

The Puppet Masters

You’re not wrong if it seems like the holidays start sooner every year. Shops have already been boasting stocking stuffers for a few weeks, and now Café Noir Productions is jumping on the yuletide bandwagon immediately after Thanksgiving. But that’s OK. With overflowing fridges and post-family reunion shock, “The day or two after Thanksgiving is always rough,” opines Stefanie Weigand, an organizer of the “Holiday Hangover Cabaret and Buffet.” What better way to subdue those turkey-coma blues than with a serious case of the giggles? A medley of local actors and singers present a variety show of Christmas joy, chock full of classic, original and not-so-traditional skits. Think parodied carols and a karaoke contest, for starters. A potluck of leftovers tops off the early merry-making.

Unlike L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, the No Strings Marionette Company’s production of Wasabi: A Dragon’s Tale doesn’t need a “man behind the curtain” to set its magic in motion. Instead, puppeteers Barbara Paulson and Dan Baginski perform in full view. “Children are interested in seeing how the puppets work and how we do things,” explains Baginski. So, besides witnessing the coming to life of 11 painstakingly crafted marionettes — including a princess, a stylish knight and a monstrous 7-foot dragon — audiences will be captivated by intricate rod-and-string maneuvers. And they’ll get to hop onstage after the spunky fairy tale to meet the figurines and their makers ... because, as we all know, behind every great puppet is a great puppeteer.

‘HOLIDAY HANGOVER CABARET & BUFFET’ Friday, November 27, 7:30 p.m., at Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield. $7-10. Info, 496-4781.

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Turkey Day traditions tend to be deep-rooted, but Burlington tops the charts with a community ritual that stretches back 50 years. The Turkey Bowl, an annual game of touch football before midday feasting, began in the 1960s as a neighborhood affair at the Old North End’s Pomeroy Park. Over the years, more friends and families threw in their hats, and, in 1975, the game moved to the South End’s larger Smalley Park. Now pigskin tossers are marking the half-century milestone with a St. John’s Club celebration on the eve of the game and a group donation to the community food shelf. The usual post-game customs remain: Players will toast on the original game field before kicking back at the Olde Northender Pub. More than the game itself, says Burlington native Alan Abair, “It’s all about seeing people you generally don’t see during the year.”

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Saturday, November 28, 11 a.m., at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph. $5. Info, 728-6464. www.chandler-arts.org

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RotaRy Club of EssEx: Rotarians help build goodwill and peace as they organize service goals at weekly social meetings. Nonmembers are welcome to attend. The Essex, Essex, 12:10-1:30 p.m. $15 for members; free to drop in. Info, 233-3612.

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aRomatiC EssEntial oils: Connie Livingston of Young Living Essential Oils points out the benefits of relaxing, therapeutic-grade aromas. April Cornell, Burlington, noon - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 864-2978. buRnham KnittERs: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-4269. italian ConvERsation GRoup: Parla Italiano? A native speaker leads a language practice for all ages and abilities. Room 101, St. Edmund’s Hall, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 899-3869. pRE-tuRKEy boWl paRty: Football players involved in a neighborhood tradition in its 50th year celebrate by sharing memories the night before the game. See calendar spotlight. St. John’s Club, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3616. ‘spEnD smaRt’: Vermonters learn savvy skills for stretching bucks. Vermont Adult Learning, St. Albans, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 540-2567.

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CanDy CanE-maKinG DEmo: Confectioners pull, roll and twist striped seasonal sweets, then let each visitor take a turn. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 11 a.m. Free to watch; $6 to make your own. Info, 253-9591. Community thanKsGivinG DinnER: CooKinG: Volunteer cooks pitch in with their time and family recipes to create mouth-watering turkey day eats for a local feast. LACE, Barre, noon - 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 476-4276. faRmERs aRtisan maRKEt: Vermont food producers serve up a traditional Thanksgiving Day spread, complete with local turkey, lamb, potatoes and a decked-out pumpkin pie. Eat-in or take-out. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 3-6:30 p.m. $9 per plate. Info, 888-1261.

international stage collaborate with members of Montréal’s music scene on timeless works by this enduring composer. Visit www.montrealbachfestival.com for full schedule and prices. Various locations, Montréal, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Various prices. Info, 514-581-7538 or 514-581-8637, info@bachacademie-montreal.com.

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‘pRophEtiC oDyssEy’: What happened after Moses died? A study group peruses the prophetic writings to quench its thirst for knowledge. Temple Sinai, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5125.

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Community thanKsGivinG DinnER: Friends and neighbors tuck into turkey and other holiday eats, all made by hand by area residents and volunteers. LACE, Barre, 4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 4764276. sWEEtWatERs thanKsGivinG: The Church Street eatery offers turkey with all the trimmings to all comers. A coat drive beginning at 10 a.m. provides extra holiday warmth. Sweetwaters, Burlington, noon - 5 p.m. Coat and food donations for those in need are accepted. Info, 899-9860. thanKsGivinG DinnER: Diners dig into a family-style meal on this November holiday. Senior Citizens’ Center, Brandon, 1 p.m. Donations accepted; reservations required. Info, 247-6512 or 247-6720.

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aRtisans’ bazaaR: Nearly 40 crafters exhibit pottery, weaving, glass work, jewelry, ornaments and other seasonal creations. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 728-9878.

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babytimE: Crawling tots and their parents group up with comrades for playtime and sharing. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 876-7147.

‘tEEns REaD’: Middle schoolers chat about the books that keep them flipping page after page. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 8657216.

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All submissions Are due in writing At noon on the thursdAy before publicAtion. find our convenient form At: sevendaysvt.com/postevent. you cAn Also emAil us At calendar@sevendaysvt.com. to be listed, you must include: the nAme of event, A brief description, specific locAtion, time, cost And contAct phone number. listings And spotlights Are written by carolyn Fox. seven dAys edits for spAce And style. depending on cost And other fActors, clAsses And workshops mAy be listed in either the cAlendAr or the clAsses section. when AppropriAte, clAss orgAnizers mAy be Asked to purchAse A clAss listing.

aRGEntinEan tanGo: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.

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ballRoom DanCE soCial: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. 16t-greatnorthern112509.indd 1 Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10-14. Info, 862-2269.

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olD-fashionED thanKsGivinG WEEKEnD: Feasting families celebrate Turkey Day 1890s-style, with a wood-burning stove dinner demo, games, farm tours and horse-drawn wagon rides. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3-11. Info, 457-2355. spanish-EnGlish ConvERsation GRoup: ¿Qué pasa? Learn more about fellow Spanish speakers at this group foreign tongue foray. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. tERtulia latina: Latino-americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

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WomEn’s fEstival of CRafts: Unique handmade wares by 50 local female artisans fill three floors. Burlington City Hall, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 864-7528.

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‘mEEt thE sCiEntist: sunDial invEntions’: Presenter Bill Gottesman shows off time keepers from around the world before kids ages 14 and up craft their own working paper sundials. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 2 p.m. Regular admission, $7.50-9.50. Info, 1-877324-6386. tEEn opEn miC: Young adults gather to make music and socialize at this arts scene broadcast on freevermontradio.org. Cabaret Room, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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WillEm lanGE: The author of Favor 540.0008 Johnson: A Christmas Story, an illustrated village tale for children of all ages, signs and reads pages. Bear Pond Books, 16t-anjou100709.indd 1 Montpelier, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.

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bill stainEs: The legendary folk singer strums out original tunes, following 15-year-old award-winning bluegrass fiddler Emma Hart. Universalist Church, Hartland, 7:30-10 p.m. $20-25. Info, 698-0257. ElizabEth!: A native Woodstock vocalist, trombonist and songwriter (originally known as Elizabeth Dotson-Westphalen) serves up jazz and pop blends with bassist David Westphalen and guitarist Jason Ennis. Richardson’s Tavern, The Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free; cost of food. Info, 457-1100, ext. 509. montRéal baCh fEstival: See WED.25, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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‘movinG & GRoovinG With ChRistinE’: Young ones jam out to rock ‘n’ roll and world-beat tunes. Recommended for ages 2 to 5, but all are welcome. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

50th annual tuRKEy boWl: Neighbors throw the pigskin around in a touch-football tradition started by local residents in the 1960s. See calendar spotlight. Smalley Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. noon. Free. Info, 863-3616.

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Horse-Drawn wagon riDes: Hoofed mammals accent a tour of the quaint downtown shopping area. Various downtown locations, Montpelier, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 223-9604.

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