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AUGUST 25-SEPTEMBER 01, 2010 COMPILED BY CATHY RESMER & TYLER MACHADO

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Biking With Barack

Until a recount confirms the Dem winner, the gov wannabes are still campaigning as a group, taking that “unity” thing literally. Breaking up is hard to do.

Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly and her boyfriend, State Senator Tim Ashe, took a post-primary break on Cape Cod last weekend. During a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard, they ran into the First Family — and their Secret Service detail — on the bike path between Oak Bluffs and Gay Head. Routly posted the details of their encounter to Blurt, the Seven Days staff blog.

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On a stretch of bike path surrounded on all sides by forest, we noticed an SUV coming toward us on the narrow ribbon of pavement. Lights on, New Hampshire plates. “Total idiots,” was our shared assessment. We had to navigate around the vehicle — carefully avoiding the side mirrors — to get past the rig.

The supposed shortcomings of Centennial Field threaten to end baseball in Vermont. Can’t we bring in a couple of trailers — for the players — and call it “vintage”?

About five minutes later, we passed the first bikers we’d seen in a while: an African American family … normal looking, except for the single white guy trailing behind them. “Whee,” the mother exclaimed as they contemplated the steep downhill we were climbing.

Once past them, I said to Tim, “God, everyone around here looks like Michelle Obama.” Tim quickly concluded that we had just seen the First Lady, Sasha and two bodyguards. I was so busy disagreeing with him that I didn’t even notice the oncoming entourage. Then I heard Tim intone, “Hi, Mr. President.”

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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service finally “accepted” a gift of pristine Memphremagog shoreline — days before the deceased donor’s deadline. That one almost got away.

I still thought he was joking until I heard the president’s response — “Hi, guys” — in that voice.. I looked over to see the cycling commander in chief right beside me, close enough to touch.

Read the whole post at sevendaysvt.com. It makes for a good “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” story.

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8/25: Cherry Hill Farm in Springfield introduces Just So Vermont, blackcurrant juice spiked with lime.

8/26: A Brattleborobased jailhouse newspaper sues for access to records relating to the 2009 death of an inmate.

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8/30: Brian Dubie unveils his jobs plan, prompting a blistering response from the Democrats.

8/31: Burlington Progs and Dems announce Ward 3 City Council candidates: Vince Brennan and Bob Bolyard.

SOY STORY

Its biodiesel dream dashed, Biocardel’s Swanton-based site shut down a few months ago without repaying a $645,000 loan to the state. Risky business.

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That’s how many ballots were cast in the Democratic primary last week — and how many are now being recounted, after gubernatorial candidate and state senator Doug Racine challenged the results.

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by Shay Totten. The campaign took 20 months, but we still don’t know who the Democratic nominee for governor is.

3. “Vermont’s Got a Growing Bedbug Problem — and, Yes, They Bite” by Andy Bromage.

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4. “Side Dishes: Are We There Yet?” by Alice Levitt & Suzanne Podhaizer. Five new restaurants set to open in the coming months share updates on their progress.

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I just want to say how grateful I am to be able to read through “Hackie” columns past and present while stationed here in Afghanistan. I have lived in Burlington my entire life. Reading the column not only gives me a current perspective of Burlington, but brings back great memories associated with growing up in what I consider to still be the greatest place on Earth.

When you mention certain places and annual events, it allows me to remove myself from my current surroundings and reminisce. I am looking forward to the end of my tour, and being able to pick up Seven Days as part of my Wednesday routine. Thanks again for the great column, and I look forward to them biweekly.

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capture teacher and staff salaries and that they could not verify whether or not the numbers for superintendent salaries corresponded to actual salaries — or multiple salaries. I can assure you, mine certainly does not. In 200809, my compensation was $138,966 — $25,000 less than you indicate in your table.

Elaine Pinckney WILLISTON

Andy Bromage responds: We printed the figures supplied by the Department of Ed, with the caveat that the numbers reflected what each supervisory union budgeted for superintendent compensation — not what their actual salaries were. That’s why we wrote that the salaries cannot be assigned to individual superintendents, but serve as a general guideline.

GO RE-FIGURE

As superintendent of the Chittenden South Supervisory Union, I can assure you that the salary figure in Andy Bromage’s article [“Which Vermont Superintendents Make the Most — and Least — Money?” August 18] is grossly exaggerated. I understand that you got your numbers from the Department of Education’s database. I also understand that they advised you that this particular survey is intended to

TIM NEWCOMB

CORRECTION:

In last week’s “Side Dishes” Alice Levitt noted that Rob Minichiello, chef-owner of Via Loma, was “waiting for the health department to approve his menu.” In fact, he is finishing up the menu while waiting for the health department to approve his restaurant.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Just a thought, but does any one of the fools mentioned in [“The Diversity Test,” August 25] have an inkling of an idea that maybe teachers of color just do not want to work in Vermont? What do you people want — a dozen buses sent around the country picking up resisting, hollering and screaming minority teachers and bringing them back here to teach? Kind of makes one think about the slave ships of yore. Give it a rest, turkeys, Vermont will diversify in due time, but don’t jam it down our throats.

We have a president who does enough of that.

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Regarding Suzanne Podhaizer’s “Eating Plattsburgh” [July 28] article in the annual Adirondack issue, I suggest that a reporter actually do some research for a “guidebook” piece such as this so that it can serve its audience more effectively. In her article, she notes that locals recommended ethnic restaurants such as Sawatdee, Karma and My Greek Kitchen II, as well as Livingoods Restaurant and Anthony’s Restaurant & Bistro.

She states that she “heard good things about” them or that they were “touted.” Why then didn’t she actually go to any of them? Instead, she meandered in a seemingly aimless way from place to place, ultimately concluding that the Plattsburgh restaurant scene falls far short of Burlington’s. While some of my favorite restaurants are indeed located in Burlington (and elsewhere in Vermont), it is certainly possible for someone to get an equally good meal at a fair price on this side of the lake — but, unfortunately, you wouldn’t know this from reading Ms. Podhaizer’s article. Try also Irises Café & Wine Bar, Michele’s Fine Dining, the Quiche et Crêpe. We have a Koto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, too!

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Once, while working as a part-time professor of philosophy at Castleton State College, I read an article about a professor in New York City who, after 25 years of teaching part time at two esteemed colleges in the city, decided to retire. I commiserated but swore that would never happen to me.

I’m now entering my 21st year of teaching and am about to eat crow. When I saw Margot Harrison’s article [“ ‘Temp’ Teaching,” August 25], I cringed, thinking it was the usual diatribe against adjuncts.

How pleasant to read her sober and balanced treatment of life toiling away in academia.

I comfort myself at times by taking the long view: It was only in the 20th century when scholars started to view teaching as a lifelong profession; previously, journeymen academics traveled around Europe and taught here and there until they found security or, to put it bluntly, died. But reality intrudes its ugly and persistent head into my ivory tower and reminds me that I am a second-class citizen living in academic apartheid. For example, while teaching at a certain school that shall remain nameless, I was twice nominated for a teaching award that the administration said was reserved for full-time profs!

For 21 years, I have carried the same workload, been peer reviewed successfully, published, wrote recommendations, sat in committee meetings and been lauded for my classroom work (check out my Rate Your Professor rankings), and I’ve not yet had benefits nor a salary. Labor of love, indeed.

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What Happens to All Those Extra Primary Ballots?

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FEATURES

Court Rules Vermont Rec Trail Must Undergo Act 250 Review

Fitness: Powerlifter Ginger Vieira helps take the weight off diabetics’ shoulders

BY SARAH TUFF

26 Eyes on the Spies

National Security: From his Vermont home, a Washington Post reporter keeps tabs on “Top Secret America”

BY KEN PICARD

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Dennis Steele Says Vermont Must Secede From the U.S. — or Else

BY ANDY BROMAGE

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Attention, Muggles!

A New Play Explores the Secret, Imperfect Lives of Couples

Back 2 School: At Norwich, students learn how to attack and defend using software, not bullets

32 Cut and Paste 101?

Back 2 School: Professors face new plagiarism challenges from the digital generation

BY KEN PICARD

34 Prodigious Produce

BY MARGOT HARRISON

BY LAUREN OBER

L.Dora, L.Dora; Art Edelstein and Mike Fullerton, Borealis Guitar Duo

58 Art

23 WTF

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

BY KEN PICARD

35 Side Dishes

Leftover food news

BY SUZANNE PODHAIZER & ALICE LEVIT T

Music news and views

BY DAN BOLLES

60 Drawn + Paneled

Novel graphics from the Center for Cartoon Studies

36 Growing Business

Food: Local restaurants that plant their own gardens are reaping the profits

BY JOSEPH LAMBERT

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Your guide to love & lust

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Music: Dan Schwartz and Good Old War are living the dream

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30 Tech Terrorism

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Truth Be Told A brand-new story-slam series takes off at North End Studio this week, but leave the makebelieve at home. Reality Fix celebrates true-to-life tales, whether they’re playful or poignant, madcap or mellow.

Local comedian Jason P. Lorber (pictured) hosts Saturday’s slam, which focuses on narratives about dating. Raise your hand if you’ve got a story to tell...

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Comic Relief Pratfalls and juggling and unicycling — oh, my! The Waterbury Comedy Festival is a flurry of physical hilarity organized by local funny man Tom Murphy (pictured). Performers Fred Garbo, Tomás Kubínek, Randy Judkins and others contribute antics to three comedy shows throughout the day. Strolling entertainment and hands-on art projects may get the last laugh.

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Grab some cotton candy, stat! Fair season is here in full force. Kicking into gear this Friday is the Vermont State Fair, an annual brouhaha of farm-animal shows, square dancing and midway entertainment. And don’t forget about the Champlain Valley Fair, continuing through September 6. You can catch Bieber fever this weekend ... or play it (relatively) safe with a demolition derby.

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Instrumental Decision

Forward Movement Stowe-based dancer Polly Motley (pictured) has a moving performance in store ... literally. In her new work, Critical State, dancers improvise movements throughout the building while audience members stroll freely through the experiential show.

Not a bad way to stretch your legs.

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Sumru Tekin’s pencil-and-ink works on paper tell stories, but they’ll inspire questions rather than supply answers.

The drawings overlap fragments of history, memory and silence as a way to investigate “our capacity to forget, or erase what is undesirable,” Tekin writes in her artist’s statement. Catch the constructed stories in “No End” at 215 College Gallery through Sunday.

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Kick your heels together: The 18th annual New World Festival is chock-full of folk dancing and Celtic and French Canadian music traditions. The half-day celebration of Green Mountain State heritage includes puppetry by the No Strings Marionette Company, fiddling, storytelling, creative activities and a lineup of bands from Vermont and beyond.

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The slow-and-steady turtle may win the race, but the music of longtime Chicago band Tortoise is anything but sluggish. The group’s primarily instrumental indie rock made waves in the ’90s for threading together cool jazz, electronica and experimental sounds. Get an earful at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this week.

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t. Gov. Brian DuBie, the GOP’s candidate for governor, has been touring Vermont for the past nine months, collecting “wisdom” from struggling business owners and ordinary workers for what would become his big jobs plan.

Before a throng of reporters and VIPs 194 COLLEGE ST, BURLINGTON Monday, the lite gov finally unveiled 864.5475 • BOUTILIERS.COM his long-awaited blueprint for jumpM-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5 starting Vermont’s stuck economy. For his stage, Dubie chose the humongous hangar at Northern 12v-boutiliers081810.indd 1 8/16/10 11:57:23 AMmanufacturing Power Systems, a homegrown company in Barre that makes industrial wind turbines that end up all over the world.

The setting was a pointed reminder of Dubie’s support for wind power — a position that sets him apart from the anti-renewable-energy policies of Gov. Jim DougLas, the man Dubie hopes to replace.

The differences pretty much ended there.

Dubie’s economic vision — his first major policy proposal since entering the race last fall — sounded less like an innovative plan for 21st-century Vermont and more like the usual Republican fare: lower taxes and less government regulation. He even threw in a tax cut for the wealthiest Vermonters, while he proposed holding government spending at levels certain to give the poor and their advocates stomach ulcers.

The crux of Dubie’s “Pure Vermont” plan is this: Hold the state budget to 2 Sones de México, traditional Mexican folkloric music . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/8 percent inflationary growth after fiscal year 2012, as compared this year’s 3.5 Devil Music Ensemble: Dr . Jekyll and Mr . Hyde, film & live soundtrack . . . . 10/23 percent increase.

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questions from reporters about whether Douglas deserves blame for unemployment and a sputtering state economy.

If Dubie’s plan sounds a little like “Douglas Reloaded,” don’t blame the lieutenant governor. He’s just the messenger, he says, delivering the worries and ideas of hundreds of Vermonters he met on his jobs tour.

Like the cheese maker in Bennington who told him, “If my taxes were lower, I could hire more employees. I could buy more Vermont milk from Vermont farmers and I could make more cheese — and people would buy it.”

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Or the Burlington restaurant owner who shared with Dubie, “In this economy, my business revenues are where they were five years ago, but my property taxes have tripled. With that kind of burden, I can’t think about expanding and hiring. I can only think about surviving.”

“This is my vision drawn from your wisdom,” Dubie told the crowd in the hangar.

Hours after its release, three of Dubie’s would-be Democratic challengers savaged that vision. Peter shumLin, Doug racine and DeB markowitz summoned reporters to Dealer.com in Burlington Monday to take a whack at Dubie’s first major policy proposal.

The Democrats’ soundbite: Dubie equals Dubya.

“It shouldn’t surprise us that after Brian flew across the lake to have dinner with george w. Bush, he comes out with an economic plan that’s very similar to the plan that bankrupted America: deficits, unending deficits, tax cuts for the wealthiest Vermonters and budgets that don’t balance,” said Shumlin, the Dems’ candidate, referring to Dubie’s recent visit with the former president in New York.

Racine, who lost to Shumlin by 197 votes and has initiated a recount that

will likely drag the primary out another two weeks, laid into Dubie, too.

“This is make-believe, the numbers don’t add up, and it shows a real lack of understanding of how state government operates,” Racine said.

Beat the Press

Dubie’s jobs plan was nine months in the making, but he gave reporters just 12 minutes to question him about it on Monday.

The press corps was just starting to focus on Dubie’s long-awaited blueprint when he was whisked away to another campaign event.

It didn’t make a good impression.

“It might be a good thing to remember in the future, when you kick off something as important as your jobs [plan], that you spend more than 12 minutes with the press,” one veteran reporter advised Dubie. “Twelve minutes doesn’t convey the importance to the press of what this means for Vermonters.”

“We’ve been waiting all summer for this,” another reporter reminded the lite guv.

Dubie deferred to his spokeswoman, kate Duffy, herself a former reporter for WCAX, telling her, “You’re the boss in this regard.”

“The boss” decided Dubie couldn’t spare the extra time, and minutes later Dubie’s handlers drove him away in a silver minivan. His campaign manager, corry BLiss, promised to make Dubie available for further questioning, but left without confirming a date.

Was Dubie dodging the press? Maybe not, but he was getting hard-hitting questions from reporters hungry for specifics.

What jobs or services would he cut to achieve only 2 percent growth in state government? What kind of income tax cut would the middle class see? Will Medicaid and state employee benefits get slashed?

Douglas couldn’t get permit reform done — are you admitting he was a failure?

Dubie wouldn’t get specific.

“Working with the General Assembly, we’ll establish priorities, making sure that commitments are honored, the most vulnerable are protected in our society, and we’ll just have to do what working families are doing,” Dubie said. “Families are [cutting back], small businesses are doing it — government can do it.”

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Dubie’s schedulers apparently forgot the first rule of campaign media relations: Feed the beast. Leave the press corps hungry for more and they get grumpy fast — and start digging through your garbage.

Who knows what they’ll find in there?

Dubie = Dean?

While talking up his jobs plan, Dubie repeatedly invoked the name of one Vermont governor who held a firm line on state spending — proving that it can be done.

Was it Jim Douglas? Dick Snelling? No and no.

It was HowarD Dean, a Democrat. Dubie said that Dean pushed through three zero-increase budgets in the 1990s.

“Governor Dean proposed something much more difficult” than I am, Dubie told reporters Monday. “I’m proposing to grow state government, but at a disciplined rate.”

How does Dean feel about becoming a poster boy for Dubie’s budget-cutting crusade? “Fair Game” caught up with the ex-governor by phone to ask him.

“Brian Dubie, with all due respect, has no experience writing a budget and never cast a budget vote,” Dean said.

“We went through a very difficult time.

We did balance the budget 11 times, but we had enormous experience writing budgets on our team. We had previous chiefs of staff of former governors.”

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How do you make a Vermont senator mad?

Compare Social Security to a “milk cow with 310 million tits.”

That’s what alan SimpSon, cochairman of President Barack oBama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, wrote in a recent email to the director of the Older Women’s League.

Sen. Bernie SanDerS is fuming about the insult and last week wrote Obama a letter calling for Simpson’s head.

“Yes, I’ve made some plenty smart cracks about people on Social Security who milk it to the last degree,” Simpson, a former senator from Wyoming, wrote in the email. “It’s the same with any system in America. We’ve reached a point now where it’s like a milk cow with 310 million tits!”

Sanders and U.S. Rep. peTer Defazio (D-Oregon) fired off a letter to Obama last week calling Simpson’s “tit” comment “really quite beyond comprehension.”

“It is false and demeaning to say that these people, the vast majority of whom have worked their entire lives and contributed into the Social Security system, are somehow ‘milking’ the system,” Sanders and DeFazio wrote.

Just how many cow tits does Vermont have? Funny you should ask.

An astute Seven Days reader pointed out that, according to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, there were 139,719 milk cows in Vermont. At four tits per cow, that would put us at 558,876.

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When Doug Racine announced that he would seek a recount in last week’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, it came with some good news for antsy Democrats. The retallying, Racine told reporters, could take as little as one week to complete.

No, make that two weeks. No, make it three.

Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, the state’s chief elections official, clarified this week that the recount will start — and finish — much later than Racine had first thought.

County clerks will get sealed ballot bags this Friday, and Judge geoffrey crawforD has scheduled a hearing for 10 a.m. that morning in Washington County Superior Court. But with government offices closed Monday for Labor Day, the recount isn’t likely to begin until next Tuesday, September 7, and it could be September 18 before the Democratic nominee can claim undisputed victory.

Vermont’s most memorable recount — the 2006 auditor’s race between ranDy Brock and Tom Salmon, which resulted in an overturned result — took six weeks.

But that’s because it was a general election, not a primary, with more votes to count, and every one had to be recounted by hand. A new state law lets optical-scan machines do the work of retabulating.

That’s good news for towns that use voting machines. But Vermont’s handcount towns — which account for almost a third of votes cast on August 24 — use different ballots that aren’t scannable, so they’ll have to be recounted by hand.

Racine’s done everything he can to speed the process along. He submitted his formal recount petition before the vote was even certified, and waived a mandatory five-day waiting period to let the counting start sooner. But there’s not much more to do than wait.

Could be an opportunity to reconsider the benefits of instant-runoff voting.

Or not.

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hen Vermonters went to the polls on Tuesday, August 24, they received not one but three ballots — one for each of the state’s major political parties. The instructions were clear: Fill out one ballot and discard the remaining two.

What happens to all the extra ballots?

And how much does Vermont’s proprint practice cost the state, which can ill afford to waste any money right now?

Vermont has an “open” state primary system, which means voters can select from among candidates put forth by any one of three major parties. They don’t have to declare a party affiliation or register in advance. Privacy laws prevent election officials from asking which ballot they’d like, so each voter gets all three. Only presidential primaries require Vermont voters to publicly choose a party — and a ballot.

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Secretary of State’s office prints ballots for 50 percent of the state’s voter rolls. At present, about 440,000 Vermonters are registered to vote. This means 220,000 ballots are printed for each of the major parties, for a total of 660,000 ballots.

Each of those ballots costs 20 to 25 cents to print, says Kathy DeWolfe, the state’s director of elections and campaign finance. Assuming each ballot cost 20 cents, the total charge for the primary ballots rings in around $132,000.

This year, voter turnout was better than expected for a nonpresidential primary. About 23 percent of the state’s electorate, or about 101,000 people, came out to vote, largely due to a hotly contested, five-way Democratic gubernatorial race.

But of the reams of ballots printed for the occasion, about 560,000 weren’t filled out, costing the state $112,000 in wasted paper, ink and printing. Many voters

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are concerned about the environmental impact of the waste, according to Carol Dawes, Barre’s city clerk and treasurer.

This past Primary Day, numerous voters asked her why two-thirds of the ballots are thrown out.

Disposal doesn’t happen right away.

State law requires that ballots — even the

blank ones — be stored in official ballot bags for 22 months. After that, they can be discarded in whatever manner the town clerk sees fit, DeWolfe says.

Most town officials recycle the ballots, and some shred the loose, blank ones to Extra Primary ballots

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ikers, bikers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers won’t be hitting the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) anytime soon. An environmental-court judge has ruled that the proposed railtrail project, a year-round recreational corridor that would extend from Swanton to St. Johnsbury, must first undergo an Act 250 review before any construction can begin.

In response to that ruling, which came several weeks ago, the board of directors of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST), the trail’s lead sponsor, voted unanimously last week to pursue an Act 250 permit. The snowmobile advocacy group had been locked in a legal tangle over the trail’s future since late last year, when two of the three Act 250 coordinators on the project reversed an earlier decision that stated the trail didn’t need the elaborate and costly environmental review.

Laird MacDowell, who chairs VAST’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Committee, said his organization was disappointed by the judge’s ruling. But the project is too important to abandon.

The 93.2-mile railbed, which the state already owns, crosses through three counties and 20 municipalities and intersects several existing recreation paths, including the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Once it’s built, the LVRT would become New England’s longest four-season trail, serving as the backbone in a statewide network.

Advocates for the project also say the cross-state trail would be a powerful economic driver for towns and communities along its route, attracting tourism dollars for new and existing businesses such as gear shops, restaurants, grocery stores and B&Bs. Jamey Fidel is an attorney with the Vermont Natural Resources Council representing the 11 landowners who originally asked for the Act 250 review. He says the environmental-court ruling ensures that a small group of landowners will have a chance to air their grievances.

ENVIRONMENT “Our organization supports the development of the trail, and we’re representing landowners who also don’t object to the trail being built,” Fidel emphasizes.

“But they really have some issues due to their proximity to the trail.”

Fidel explains that most of those concerns are related to the use of motorized vehicles on the trail, such as noise and emissions from snowmobiles, speed limits, and curfew violations.

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Several landowners whose homes are closer than 50 feet to the trail have requested a minor reroute to mitigate those problems.

The federal funding doesn’t appear to be in jeopardy. In 2005, then-Rep. Bernie Sanders got a $4.94 million federal earmark to convert the old railbed into a four-season, multiuse recreational corridor. VAST committed to pitching in

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DS: A lot of people think the United States is going to invade us. But the fact is that most of our troops are overseas.

What would they want with tiny Vermont, anyway? We don’t have any strategic value whatsoever. Are they going to come in and burn our sugar maples and kill our Holstein cows? We really have nothing.

SD: How would trade policy work in an independent Vermont republic?

DS: Hell, I don’t know. I’ve never had any experience with that. But we’d be our own country.

SD: A lot of people think secession is a crazy idea. Why do you and the folks in your movement think that you’re right, and all these people are wrong?

DS: People are in denial about what the reality is. During the American Revolution, only, like, 25 percent of the people wanted to secede from Britain. Other people thought it was a crazy idea. But it happened.

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same street where he lives today. His father was a carpenter, and his mother worked a factory job manufacturing industrial scales. Steele has Abenaki Indian blood, and he’s been researching his genealogy to connect with his native roots.

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Why would we use the offices of city government to prop up a failing business [“Can Burlington Save Centennial Field and the Lake Monsters?”

July 28]? If raising ticket and concession prices won’t bring in enough to build or renovate the field, let Mr. Pecor choose to either borrow the money himself or let his franchise fold.

The time and talents of our city government have no business in private business.

We would be outraged if this were a discussion about saving a shoe store or a consultant’s office or any other privately owned business.

Any thought of using public resources to “save” this business is outrageous. Stop running city government and spending our tax dollars and your time and talents thinking about someone else’s business and start thinking about the business of the people who live here.

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If it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words, then the brazenly offensive ad by American Apparel on your back cover [August 4] severely undermines the consistently excellent reporting

you have done on the commercial exploitation of adolescent sexuality.

As former small business owners, we are well aware of the difficult compromises involved in keeping a business afloat. But surely you could suggest to a local advertiser that an alternative photo be used, instead of one that perpetuates the most degrading aspects of our popular culture.

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Judith Levine’s critique of localism was on the right track [“Poli Psy,” August 18].

It’s interesting to compare localvores to right-wing Republicans, beginning with their fear of science. In general, neither have qualms about using science to save their children’s lives (unless, perhaps, it involves vaccines), but both directly or indirectly prevent others from doing likewise. Republicans oppose science education. Localvores oppose technology to increase crop yields, whilst hoping rainforests won’t be plowed into soybean fields.

They share poignant nostalgia.

Republicans imagine a time when everyone was a white Christian. Localvores imagine a time when everyone was a small-scale farmer with 21stcentury values. Actually, it was small farmers who destroyed Vermont’s forests — trees only returned after farming became unprofitable.

The traditional hunters here before weren’t any better: America’s first humans drove species to extinction, just like we did everywhere else we settled. Clearly, the past is nowhere to look for sustainability.

Today, we in the rich world glorify picturesque poverty and subsistence farming. Regardless, billions have streamed into cities to make money to feed their children — and if you wonder why they want factory work, take a look at their farms. And while the CSA farms in Jakarta and Karachi may be bringing healthy greens to their shareholders, realistically the only way to feed everyone is through improved technology. And the only way for people to earn enough money to start caring about environmental protection and sustainability is through trade. So, if you care about the environment and other humans, buy global.

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Dawes simply puts the packages of ballots in the office’s municipal recycling bin.

Some clerks find more creative uses for the extra ballots. Kathy Smardon of Williston says she’ll give the unopened packages to school classes to use for art projects or civics lessons.

In Westford, all unused and unopened ballots are picked up and shredded by Rovers North — the North American distributor for Land Rover parts, which is based in the town. The shredded ballots then become packing material for the company’s car parts.

“In a sense they’re being recycled,” says Westford town clerk Nanette Rogers, “because they’re used to ship parts all over the world.”

There’s no question Vermont’s open primary system and its desire to protect voter privacy result in a lot of waste. But inaccurate voter rolls are to blame for at least some of the excess, says Dawes. She estimates that the number of registered voters in Barre — 6937 — is a “bloated figure.”

Last August, Dawes challenged more than 2500 of those names based on

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Only 1202 people voted.

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project. Since the idea was first conceived more than a decade ago, the group has spent at least $160,000 on legal fees and other administrative costs.

How much more time and money are needed will likely depend on the nature of the Act 250 review, according to MacDowell. Since the project has already been vetted in numerous public meetings in communities along the route, MacDowell says it may only require a “minor” Act 250 review, which he estimates would cost between $20,000 and $30,000 and take three to six months to complete.

However, a “major” review could run as much as $60,000 and require a year or more.

There is one irony concerning this project: As MacDowell points out, even if all the necessary permits are granted and the project gets built, it will still be considered an “interim use” of the transportation corridor, and could revert back to its original use for a railroad.

“So, if some billionaire comes along and says, ‘I want to get this train running again,’ we’d have to give it up,” he says. “That’s the basis for all rail-trail projects around the country.” m

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are interrelated.” horeographer POLLY MOTLEY’s She and her partner, Davies, have been Critical State isn’t the kind of performance you’re supposed to exploring this kind of mixed-media colwatch from beginning to end. In laboration for years. In an earlier work fact, Motley says, it might be best to take called Drawing From the Body, Motley lies in the three-hour “intermedia event” this on a table in a gallery, her naked body parweek at Morrisville’s RIVER ARTS in small tially covered in a sheet. She subtly moves doses. her body while a pair of camerawomen zoom in on “The ideal situation is her movements, which are to come and go,” she says. then projected on a gallery “People can walk out the wall. Motley is interested door and across the street to the BEE’S KNEES. They in divulging details of the can get a cup of coffee or a body’s shiftings, she says, giving her audience a whiskey, talk about it and glimpse into what it might come back in.” feel like to be dancing the There will certainly be dance. a lot to take in. Over the course of the evening, dancCritical State, which is funded by the VERMONT ers will move throughout the building while comCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION, the poser SAMUEL HAAR mixes an VERMONT ARTS COUNCIL and ever-changing soundtrack, the National Endowment video artist MOLLY DAVIES for the Arts, reaches a whole new level of collabomixes and projects live POL LY MOT LEY, ration. For starters, Motley footage of the dancers, and DANCER AND lighting designer STEFAN invited five dancers from C HOREOG RAPHER diverse technical backJACOBS keeps up with it all.

Motley, a critically acgrounds to work with her claimed choreographer and dancer living on the project, each one bringing his or her in Stowe, thinks of the work as an installa- own solos and duets to be incorporated in tion rather than a performance. the mix. Joyce Lim, from Malaysia, brings “It’s not a dance concert, it’s not a music her knowledge of traditional Japanese concert, it’s not a video screening,” Motley Noh theater. Diane Madden, Stacy Spence says. “All the units have parity; all the units and Cori Olinghouse — who specializes

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ATTENTION, MUGGLES! The profs haven’t turned into wizards, and no one’s handing out wands to the students, but CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE goes, um, whole Hogwarts this semester with a nationally touring exhibit called “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine.”

Set up in the library, the exhibit includes such artifacts as a caged owl, a display of the J. K. Rowling series and other relevant tomes on subjects from alchemy to zoology. While this part will be open to the Detail, Harry Potte r Exhibit Potter-loving public, the programming around the exhibit is, sadly, for Champlain peeps only and may be guarded by basilisks. It kicks off September 8 with keynote speaker LAUREN NISHIKAWA, a former CC student who’s now a game developer at the college’s EMERGENT MEDIA CENTER. She’ll deliver remarks based on “the fantasy world of her childhood and teenage years.”

Other activities: visiting with “Hedwig” — aka Harry’s personal owl, but this presentation showcases a regular falcon, hawk and owl; a talk with Vermontbased, modern-day Druid IVAN MCBETH; HP movies and readings; workshops in herbology, astrology, improv comedy and mystery theater; and, of course, a quidditch match.

If all this doesn’t sound very academic, librarian MARIE KASCUS suggests otherwise. “One reason the exhibit captured our attention is that we know Harry Potter resonates with young people and continues to generate interest and

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in “vogueing,” a competitive dance style imitating runway models — bring their experience with the Trisha Brown Dance Company. Jeremy Olson draws on his education in physics to create movement.

“We are trained dancers, that’s very clear, but our aesthetic is much more along the lines of performance art,” says Motley, then explains that Olson’s portion of the performance will involve building and tearing up charcoal sculptures. “None of this is for a seated audience.”

In many ways, audience members, who can move freely through the three rooms at River Arts, are encouraged to participate.

Digital cameras will be available for snapping photos and passing along. Viewers

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itching to bust their own moves can check in at an iPod station, pick out a song and a performer, and dance. Or they can stop at a computer station and offer some feedback or upload their photos.

Motley avoids sweeping explanations of the work. When it comes to this collaboration, she says, what you see is what you get.

“We’re working on a puzzle, trying to find the most elegant solution,” she says.

“Composing is really the name of the game here. How much time do these physical processes actually need? How long do they hold our attention? How long might they hold your attention? And that’s what we really don’t know yet.”

Working with all these artists has been exhilarating, Motley says, if overwhelming at times.

“We laugh a lot, because it’s just like this impossible thing we’re trying to do, in some ways,” she says. “We want the audience to just chill and enjoy themselves, because we don’t always know what the hell we’re doing, so they shouldn’t worry if they don’t, either.” 

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excitement,” she says. “The second reason,” Kascus adds, “is that there is a perfect marriage between the exhibit and our Core 210 course called Scientific Revolutions, where students learn to appreciate the development of scientific thought … and the impact of natural philosophy on Western civilization.”

(OK, children raised on Harry Potter books are now in college. Raise your hand if that makes you feel as old as Dumbledore.)

Anyway, Kascus notes that she and fellow librarian PAULA OLSEN submitted a proposal to the organizations behind the exhibit, the American Library Association and the National Library of Medicine, to be selected as one of COURTESY OF STE PHEN MEASE its academic library hosts. The school put together its own programming. CC student CRAIG MCKEON designed the accompanying website.

Heads up on Tuesday morning, September 14: That’s when faculty will “get in the spirit” and dress as their favorite HP character. Wonder if anyone will choose Lord Vol — er, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?

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“The language became The play opens at the much more naturalistic, FlynnSpace next week and stars Andrew Butterfield, where you interrupt yourself and correct yourself,” Mia Adams, Natalie Miller and Jordan Gullikson. she says.

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One scene takes place in a Meanwhile, the man she’s bathtub, where a couple is cheating with is in a loveless marriage, and his 4-year-old daughter snapping photographs and making love.

“It isn’t a sex show, but there are may have a neurological disorder.

One marriage survives the infidelity; some sexual situations and naked parts,” the other falls apart.

Campbell says. “It’s about the intimate Campbell says she’s been thinking lives of these couples.”

And, as with all couples, their lives — about writing this play for at least 20 years. As a young married woman, she was and marriages — are a lot more complidevastated to watch couples she admired cated than they seem. m — marriages that looked so good from the outside — blow up in the face of infidelity.

And then to see others somehow keep it Flower Duet, written and directed by Now On View together.

Maura campbell, performed by green “These two couples look wonderful,” candle Theatre company, at the FlynnSpace in Burlington. September 7-10 she says of her characters. “But the play at 8 p.m; September 11 at 2 & 8 p.m.; begins, and the disintegration begins.”

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It’s also all about animals — Hempel, who’s trained seeing-eye dogs for the blind, often weaves canine companions into her stories about people. (One of her collections is called The Dog of the Marriage.) Moody, for his part, shows an affection for pop culture in his new, satirical door-stop of a novel. Last year he wrote an entire story on Twitter.

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Kochalka pops up again in a Sunday series of comic readings for the older set called “The Funny Pages.” Also on board for that event at the Black Box are DAVID CARKEET, Middlesex author of the darkly funny novel From Away, Amy Hempel about a bumbling outsider tackling a murder mystery in the shadow of the Vermont Statehouse; and Ethan Gilsdorf, a Boston-based journalist who’s written a comic memoir about his experiences with Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks.

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JULIE (in a flat tone): Yes, but

the trouble with that Chinese food is, no matter how much you eat you feel hungry an hour later.

Have you ever noticed that?

HAM (the Orientalist): It’s the rice.

The easily satisfied will say, “So, there you have it — it’s the rice,” and move on. Those of subtler bent will inquire more closely. This Julie — why is she speaking in a flat tone? Has she been drugged? Has Ham, the glib Orientalist, put something in her lo mein? I have no idea, and if we waste any more time on such flighty inquiries we’ll soon run out of column. However, having eaten considerable quantities of the impugned starch without subsequently experiencing premature hungriness, I feel confident in saying: It’s not just the rice.

What, then, is it? I’m working on that. Some preliminary observations: • I don’t personally feel hungry soon after eating Chinese food, nor do I hear the Saying much these days. I therefore incline to the view that while the Saying may have been true years ago, it’s not true now.

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• Different foods are digested at different rates. One measure of digestion speed is the glycemic index (GI), which measures how quickly and how high your blood sugar levels rise after eating. This has led some to wonder if there’s a connection between GI and subjective feelings of satiety, or fullness, after a meal. Answer: no. The GI correlates with satiety for some foods but not others, and correlation varies depending on how the food was processed and the fat and protein levels of the meal overall.

• Taking a different tack, other researchers (Holt et al., 1995) have developed a satiety index, or SI. Testing satiety typically involves eating a specified calorie amount of various foods and rating how you feel over the next two hours on a scale from “extremely hungry” to “extremely full.” The ratings are then converted to a numerical score by comparing them to ratings for white bread, whose SI score is fixed at 100. From this we learn that two major components of Chinese cuisine — white rice and white pasta noodles — have much lower SI values (138 and 119, respectively) than the starch that was once a mainstay of American food (I won’t call it cuisine), namely the potato. The humble tuber has an SI of 323, by far the highest of any food tested.

or so, potatoes in various forms (mostly mashed, but also baked, fried, scalloped, au gratin and so on) were a standard feature of the American dinner menu. Since then, in my casual observation, they’ve become less prevalent, and potato stats bear this out.

So, when people said the Saying 50 years ago, they may simply have been comparing Chinese food to the meat-andpotatoes fare to which they were accustomed. In other words, it’s not that Chinese food left you feeling hungry after an hour, but that the standard American diet left you feeling exceptionally full.

As American cooking became less potato dependent, the difference in satiety potential between Chinese and U.S. food likely diminished.

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Another element in the decline of the Saying may be the increased popularity of spicy Hunan and Szechuan cuisine compared to the bland Cantonese that once dominated Chinese menus — the capsaicin in hot peppers is known to reduce hunger.

We haven’t yet tested any of the above — after their recent adventure with alcoholic cupcakes, Una and Fierra are on a diet. For now, however, I don’t blame the rice; I blame the spuds.

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e had a helluva time with this one, Erwin. The problem wasn’t just coming up with an answer. It was figuring out the question, which we’ve gotten in different forms over the years. Possibilities: 1. Why, after eating Chinese food, do you soon feel hungry again?

2. Do you, in fact, after eating Chinese food, soon feel hungry again?

3. People used to say that after eating Chinese food one soon feels hungry again. Now they don’t. What changed?

All we were able to establish initially was that, long ago (at least), people did, in fact, say the Saying, as I’ll refer to it, and that this wasn’t some mass hallucination. My assistant Una found the following fragment from a dramatic piece published in the literary magazine Golden Book in 1934:

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“Absolutely, you can swim there,” Boedecker says, “but you probably wouldn’t want to right now.”

Why not? Two reasons, Boedecker explains. First, the pond is pretty shallow — 25 feet at its deepest point — and the water warms significantly at this time of the year. As a result, one set of “hazards” to swimmers, besides the occasional lost fishing hook and line, are algae blooms.

Though the toxic blue kind are rare, swimmers are more likely to encounter the slimy green algae that’s difficult to wash off and leaves a funky stink on your car seats on the drive home.

The second reason you don’t see more people doing the backstroke through these waters is that the fishing access and boat ramp are managed by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, which, though it doesn’t officially ban swimmers, restricts parking to boaters and anglers. Since the pond is mostly surrounded by bogs and wetlands, the boat ramp is its easiest point of entry.

Shelburne Pond is one of hundreds of Vermont natural areas featured in the nature conservancy’s new guide, “Places to walk, Paddle, and explore in Vermont,” which was just released to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. to get a free copy, stop by the nature conservancy’s office at 27 State Street, Suite #4, Montpelier, or call 229-4425.

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activity strangely absent from these waters: swimming. Sure, you’ll spot the occasional black Lab or border collie dog-paddling after a tennis ball near the fishing access. But some law of humanity, or hazard of nature, appears to keep the local populace from wading in for a dip when the mercury rises. Is it a fear of water snakes? Snapping turtles? Leeches?

Some other unseen danger lurking in these muddy waters? WTF? Actually, there’s nothing verboten about swimming in Shelburne Pond, according to Emily Boedecker of the Nature Conservancy of Vermont. Thirty-seven years ago, Hubert Vogelmann, cofounder of the Vermont chapter and a longtime botany professor at the University of Vermont, helped get the pond and its environs set aside for conservation purposes. According to Boedecker, Vogelmann once found a 400-year-old dugout canoe in the pond that had mysteriously floated to the surface.

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Just a dozen miles from downtown Burlington, Shelburne Pond and its undeveloped shores seem hewn from the landscape of an earlier time, before McMansions sprouted like toadstools.

For decades, the 1046 acres of pond, woods, wetlands and limestone bluffs have served as a serene getaway for anglers, paddlers, hikers and wildlife enthusiasts — the area is home to 100 bird species alone, fully a third of those found in Vermont. Come winter, skaters often sweep themselves a makeshift rink for practicing their slap shots and pirouettes.

Yet, as one lifelong Shelburne resident observed recently, there’s one recreational

“Our point isn’t to keep people from swimming in the pond,” explains Mike Wichrowski, an FWD administrator. “It’s to keep people from monopolizing the use of our access area.”

Wichrowski says that boaters and paddlers can hop in for a swim, if they so choose, and needn’t worry about encountering leeches. He explains that Shelburne Pond is considered a “eutrophic” body of water, which means its high nutrient levels reduce the water quality and make it an unlikely habitat for the wriggling bloodsuckers.

What about snakes?

“Oh, I’m sure there are a lot of water snakes in a pond like this,” Wichrowksi says. In fact, a sign on the kiosk beside the boat ramp implores visitors, “Please don’t kill the snakes.” Another flyer, from the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas Project, asks visitors who spot or photograph an eastern ribbonsnake or common garter snake to contact the researchers.

But none of those water snakes pose a threat to scantily clad swimmers, Wichrowski says, since Vermont isn’t home to any poisonous aquatic varieties. The only poisonous snake indigenous to the state is the timber rattler, he notes, and that land-bound critter is only found near the southern tip of Lake Champlain.

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GINGER VIEIRA: I was standing in front of [my friend’s] board, and I asked him, “Can you die from that?” And he said, “Well, yeah.” He didn’t know. I went home to my mom and said, “I think I have diabetes.” I just curled up in a chair and started crying. Then we went to the doctor, and then to the hospital for three days. My blood sugar was at 600, and my body was full of

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inger Vieira of South Burlington can deadlift 308 pounds, squat 265 and benchpress 190. She’s broken 14 national powerlifting records and holds the Vermont title for the women’s bench press. And she has type 1 diabetes.

This summer, some good news surfaced for people with Vieira’s chronic illness. A study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting revealed that fewer than ever are dying of type 1 diabetes, a disease in which the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin to control blood-sugar levels.

But Vieira doesn’t need researchers to tell her people can successfully manage her condition. In 1999, the New Hampshire native suspected she might have diabetes after she examined a school classmate’s science project.

Weight loss, fatigue, frequent urination and blurry vision — Vieira had all the symptoms at age 13.

Now 24 and a Champlain College graduate, Vieira is one of the state’s best powerlifters. She blogs for several sites, including Vermont’s ParentingDiabeticKids.com, practices yoga, and coaches 15 clients on cognitive health and chronic illness through her own business, Living in Progress Health and Chronic Illness Life Coaching.

On Monday, September 6, Vieira will teach a class at Healthy Living in South Burlington called “Building a Healthy Relationship with Food.” In January, she aims to self-publish her book titled Your Diabetes Science Experiment. We didn’t have to strong-arm Vieira into an interview about powerlifting and diabetes.

always valued strength. I was just doing basic weight lifting with Andrew, and he progressed me into a more advanced program as he saw that I really loved it.

After about a year of being on that program, a powerlifter saw me bench pressing and set me up with her boyfriend, who taught me the rules of powerlifting and guidelines for training.

SD: What does it feel like for you during powerlifting? Is it a rush?

GV: Every time, you’re always attempting something that may or may not be possible, and the coolest thing is to talk yourself through it and actually achieve it. I had a client today say, “Well, it’s your innate ability to not be scared of things.”

I’m scared of things all the time — I just know how to talk myself through it.

Before every single competition, I say to myself, “Deep breath, you can do this, just do your best.”

SD: Still, it must have felt pretty good, your first win?

GV: It was amazing; I really hadn’t researched what the average competitive, drug-tested lifter could do. The month leading up to the competition, I was really quite nervous, and I had a thought in my head — How cool would it be to call up my parents and be, like, “Guess what, I won the whole damn thing.” And I got to do that. I set seven records that day, but that was never my goal. I was just doing it because I really just enjoyed lifting the weights.

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science. It applied so much to my everyday life, not just [to] exercise.

SD: Did you have any interest in science yourself?

GV: No, and that’s the funny thing. I’ve always been a writer, but a creative writer. But in 2007 I met with Andrew Berry, a trainer at the Sports & Fitness Edge. Andrew didn’t ever look at me as a diabetic … Throughout my entire time training with him, he talked about the

SD: What sparked your interest in powerlifting?

GV: I grew up in a house of boys — I have three brothers — and I was always watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. I just really thought muscle was cool; that’s what it looks like to be strong. It was always my intention to keep up with the boys, so I

SD: How many other powerlifters do you know with diabetes?

GV: I’ve encountered a couple on lifting forums, but they do it as a hobby; it’s not a huge passion. There’s some guy in the Ukraine, but the interview was not in a language I could understand.

SD: So how do you manage your diabetes for powerlifting?

GV: It’s not just about avoiding sugar.

I have to know every gram of carbohydrate that I’m eating, and also [eat] high quantities of protein. Then you add in exercise and stress, and you don’t always know how much insulin to take. When I began powerlifting, I became extremely aware that if my blood sugar was high after my workout,

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GV: The more I learned about all the different physiological processes that happen in the body, the more I realized that there needs to be a book on this. This is so much less frustrating because I have an understanding of every single type of blood sugar.

People with diabetes often feel so mad at themselves, or guilty or just angry because things seem to happen to their blood sugar that they can’t explain, they can’t control. It’s really

SD: What is your next goal?

GV: Well, I just won that bench-press thing — I really didn’t mean to compete; I’ve had some pinching in my shoulder, and I have some posture issues, so I am trying to rehab that and develop strength in weak areas. I was worried about taking all this time off, but that benchpress competition grounded me; it will still be there. I would love to be able to bench-press 200 pounds someday.

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GV: There are sports I wouldn’t do because I’m a powerlifter. I’m not going to go for a long run, because that burns up muscle, and it impairs my muscles’ ability to recover from the training. But if I wanted to, I know how to plan my blood sugar for that. I have four different insulin-to-carb ratios depending on the time of day.

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Asked in a recent interview whether all this adds up to a potential police state, Arkin says, “It could have that quality.” The vast but largely invisible network constructed since September 11, 2001, “could be abused,” he acknowledges, noting, “There are always outliers; there are always special projects; there are always bad actors.”

But he doesn’t believe the U.S. will necessarily devolve into Big Brother despotism of the sort imagined in George Orwell’s 1984. Top Secret America is so wasteful and lumbering that it short-circuits its own tendencies toward totalitarianism, Arkin implies. Referring to the 1.7 billion communications intercepted daily, he notes that “about 1.69 billion are intercepted overseas,” and only a tiny fraction ever get analyzed by an agency whose reach far exceeds its grasp.

Besides, government eavesdroppers and their corporate helpers “are so focused on our adversaries that they barely have time for the rest of us,” Arkin assures.

He also expresses an abiding faith in the power of the press to mobilize citizens to defend their democracy. Exposing the excesses and unaccountability of Top Secret

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Although it houses nearly 3000 federal employees and private contractors, “Liberty Crossing tries hard to hide from view,” Arkin and co-reporter Dana Priest write in their recent Post series on the exponential expansion of the nationalsecurity megaplex. “But in the winter, leafless trees can’t conceal a mountain of cement and windows the size of five WalMart stores stacked on top of one another rising behind a grassy berm. One step too close without the right badge, and men in black jump out of nowhere, guns at the ready.”

Arkin spent the past two years straddling the disconnected worlds of rural Vermont and covert installations like Liberty Crossing, the latter of which form what the Post reporters describe as “an alternative geography of the United States.”

Working much of the time on a DSLconnected computer in a home without cellphone service, Arkin helped trace the contours of “Top Secret America,” as the Post’s three-part exposé is entitled.

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Stephen Dycus, a professor of nationalsecurity law who knows Arkin personally and professionally, describes him as “a real optimist in regard to participatory democracy.” According to Dycus, who teaches at Vermont Law School, Arkin believes that “the truth, as painful as it may be, might help us stay free. As much as anything, that’s what’s behind the work that Bill does.”

Sure enough, Arkin says in the interview, “With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 coming up next year, it’s my hope that the American people can finally close the door on this chapter of American history.”

In keeping with his civic-minded outlook, Arkin frames his investigative work as a patriotic endeavor. His aim, he says, is “to make our country safer and make our government more accountable and to use my particular skills to be a good citizen.”

Arkin argues that, by operating in the shadows without public oversight, counterterror and snooping agencies limit their own effectiveness. “They have an insularity that is self-defeating,” he says. Aiming a spotlight into these dark recesses may actually improve the quality of intelligence products — or at least prod the producers into maintaining a mentally healthy perspective. Arkin offers this analogy: “Everybody has a friend who spends far too much time in the basement playing video games. You can watch that person through their separation from society becoming more and more out of touch and even paranoid.”

Such neurotic behavior is particularly worrisome in the case of government agencies, because it isolates them from the citizenry they were established to serve.

“They instinctively see anything that isn’t part of their system as a virus to be thwarted,” Arkin says.

Arkin’s avowals of good intentions haven’t shielded him from snakebites from the venomous right. Peter Huessy, a contributor to Fox News’ Fox Forum and several similar outlets, accused Arkin and Priest, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, of giving “our enemies a road map of our security infrastructure.” Writing on a website associated with race-baiting smear-meister Andrew Breitbart, Huessy likened the Post duo’s revelations to “sending Japan and Nazi Germany details of our war effort.”

A more mainstream commentator has also implied that the Post series has a treasonous tinge. “Priest and Arkin have spent two years trying to expose all manner

of classified government activities,” Thomas Mahnken, a former high-ranking Pentagon official, writes in a blog on the Foreign Policy magazine website. “Arkin has in fact made a career of it.” According to Mahnken, the journalists “have made it easier for America’s enemies to defeat U.S. efforts to ferret out their secrets and have thereby made it more rather than less likely that the United States will be surprised by a future adversary.”

invited to the Tea Party. Arkin also contributed in the 1980s to the German Green Party’s efforts to rid Europe of scores of nuclear arsenals. He identified U.S. atomic weapons sites throughout West Germany and used that information to design a map used as a Die Grünen poster — which Arkin proudly points to on the wall of his South Pomfret home office.

In the late ’80s, he initiated and led Greenpeace International’s “Nuclear Free

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rkin makes a particularly inviting target for conservative polemicists because of his background as a progressive activist.

His past affiliations read like a roster of the country’s leading peace-advocacy, humanrights and green groups.

In the 1980s, Arkin coauthored the first volume of the Nuclear Weapons Databook for the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmentalist lobby and think tank.

He subsequently worked for the Center for Defense Information, the Institute for Policy Studies, Human Rights Watch and Greenpeace — none of which would be

Seas” campaign, which documented frequent U.S. violations of many countries’ bans on port visits by ships carrying nuclear weapons. These disclosures helped persuade the administration of the first President Bush to remove tactical nuclear weapons from U.S. ships and submarines.

In his work with Greenpeace, Arkin recalls, “I used to tell young idealists, ‘If you feel like you’re going to change the world, you’re going to go home every night thinking you’ve failed.’ I hope I can have some impact on the world,” Arkin continues, “but I really just wish to use my prodigious research talents to help our country better

understand a part of our government that doesn’t want to be understood.”

As that credo suggests, Arkin cannot be accused of false modesty — even though he prefaced his Seven Days interview by declaring, “I’m not one of those egotistical journalists.” Arkin does have reason, however, for proclaiming, “My contributions and value [to the Washington Post] transcend the issue of what someone might say about me.”

In addition to all the left-leaning entries on his résumé, there are plenty of establishment citations, beginning with four years of service as a U.S. Army intelligence analyst in West Berlin in the ’70s. Arkin has taught at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the U.S. Air War College.

Bristling at being called an activist — “That’s a value-laden term,” he objects — Arkin says he prefers to be seen as “an extremely well-informed and active citizen who thinks locally but acts globally.”

Further defining himself as “a military expert who happens to work in the journalistic world,” Arkin argues that his past work as an advocate poses no impediments to the job he has held since 1998 as a blogger and reporter for the Washington Post. “When I work for the paper, I have to comply with the conventions of the paper,” he says. “When I write a report for the government, I have to comply with the conventions of the government.”

The conventions of mainstream journalism no longer seem obvious or stable, however. The emerging importance of citizen-journalist websites such as WikiLeaks challenges received notions of how news should be gathered and packaged. Arkin is eager to defend WikiLeaks against the charges of irresponsibility leveled by the journalists’-rights group Reporters Without Borders. “Give me a fucking break!” he says with a groan. “The notion that the First Amendment only applies to certain people and that only certain voices deserve to be heard is one I completely reject.”

New forms of reporting and new types of news organizations do justify hopefulness about the future of journalism, Arkin says. He points to ProPublica, a nonprofit, foundation-funded investigative-journalism outlet that won a Pulitzer Prize for its examination of conditions in one New Orleans hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “There’s finally a recognition on the part of the philanthropic community that there’s value in journalism,” Arkin exults.

But there are also clear limits to what the new news media can achieve in comparison with old-media stalwarts such as the Post, he adds. “I can’t imagine the Huffington Post or anything like that allowing even one journalist — let alone two — to investigate and produce something like ‘Top Secret America.’”

Despite its financial woes and

consequent cutbacks in newsroom capabilities, the Post “never wavered” in its commitment to the series, Arkin says. In fact, the paper’s editors assigned more than 20 employees to work on various aspects of “Top Secret America.” And, for a media dinosaur, the Post did manage to distinguish itself in its digital presentation of what Priest and Arkin uncovered.

Online elements were built into the series “from birth,” Arkin notes.

Which is not to say the Post’s performance would universally be seen as conforming to the strictest standards of independent, crusading journalism. As the paper’s editors indicate in a prefatory note to the series, on two occasions months apart, “we allowed government officials to see the website … and asked them to tell us of any specific concerns.” Two objections were lodged, although “one government body objected to certain data points on the site and explained why; we removed those items,” the editors say. “We made other public-safety judgments about how much information to show on the website.”

Even though it engaged in what some might see as prepublication self-censorship, the Post acted appropriately in this instance, Arkin believes. David Mindich, chair of the St. Michael’s College journalism department, agrees. “When they do hard-hitting work like this,” Mindich says of “Top Secret America,” “journalists often have to make some sort of compromise to get sensitive information out there.” What the Post’s editors did in this instance “wasn’t necessarily a bad compromise,” Mindich adds.

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Stanger is quoted in the Post series as warning that the use of contractors in war zones poses special dangers because it blurs the line between legitimate and illegitimate uses of force.

And private individuals under contract to the government have become ubiquitous outside as well as inside war zones.

Priest and Arkin estimate that, of the 854,000 people with top-secret clearances, almost one-third are private contractors. The numbers are difficult to pinpoint, however — even for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. “This is a terrible confession,” Gates told Arkin and Priest. “I can’t get a number on how

many contractors work for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.”

Dycus, the Vermont-based specialist in national-security law, similarly lauds Priest and Arkin for their efforts during the past decade to “democratize the intelligence part of our government.” At the same time, the reporters have been “extraordinarily careful” to avoid disclosing information harmful to national security — “as opposed to embarrassing people in power,” Dycus adds.

To report on the inner workings of institutions deeply embedded in the Beltway, Arkin says he finds it helpful to live far outside it. “I don’t live in D.C.; I live here,” he declares with a wave of the arm meant to encompass the mountain outside his window, the village of welltended clapboard homes and, probably, the political culture of Vermont. “It’s important to get beyond the elite of D.C., to get beyond the bullshit of the ‘selflicking ice cream cone’ of D.C.,” he says with the toothy grimace that’s as close as his face gets to a smile.

Arkin relies partly on the Internet but mainly on sources with whom he speaks by phone when he reports from Vermont on stories with national-security or U.S. military dimensions. At the same time, he does find it essential to travel to Washington once a month — when work on a series like “Top Secret America” doesn’t demand his presence there for extended periods.

“I do have to rebuild my personal capital every once in a while,” he explains. “If I don’t have face time with certain people, it’s hard to get them to be sources.”

A native of Manhattan, Arkin moved to Vermont in 1993 for the same reasons as many other urban expatriates. He and his then-wife, who has relatives in Vermont, wanted a better quality of life as well as a safe, nurturing place to raise a family.

(Arkin’s two daughters, ages 15 and 12, now live mainly with their mother in Connecticut.)

He says he loves small-town life and still enjoys being in the big city. It’s the suburbs that Arkin can’t handle. “I’ve never lived there and never will. I’ve never commuted to work,” he says. “In D.C., I walked to work every day for 13 years, and I walk to work every day now, too, mostly in my slippers and pj’s.”

When choosing where to settle, Arkin found the “Hanover-Woodstock orbit” appealing because it includes “a university, a decent library and a little airport.” So why South Pomfret rather than, say, Enfield, N.H.? “Oh, I didn’t want to live on the other side of the river,” Arkin replies. “I definitely feel an affinity for what goes on in Vermont.”

Musing on what his future as a Vermonter might bring, Arkin suggests half-jokingly that he could establish a think tank. “Let’s see, I could call it the ‘Pomfret Institute of Security Studies.’

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Stephenson, a jovial storyteller dressed in his Norwich-issued lieutenant colonel’s uniform, explains the differences between kinetic, or physical, and cyber warfare. In a kinetic war, there is some aggressive action perpetrated by a known entity.

A kinetic war typically has rules of engagement. By contrast, cyber war is often carried out by an anonymous entity that follows no rules.

“It’s hard to know where the attack is coming from,” Stephenson says. “It’s far harder to attribute cyber warfare than physical warfare.”

Stephenson has seen firsthand the damage cyber attackers can do — and his experiences led to NUACC’s creation. About five years ago, the former senior scientist at Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) was asked by a friend to help investigate a security breach at Ohio University.

Thousands of personnel and student files had been compromised by data thieves mining the school’s system for

Social Security numbers and other sensitive information.

When Stephenson returned to Norwich, he presented the information he gleaned from the incident to the university’s president. “I said, ‘If this ever happens at Norwich, we’d be out of business,’” Stephenson says. “‘We need to protect our infrastructure.’”

Shortly thereafter, Stephenson was appointed chief information security officer of the university. His marching orders were to keep the perimeter of the school’s network “rock solid,” so that no one could get in from outside. But Norwich still needed a computer system students and professors could access for research.

With the help of his son, Mike, and funding from NUARI — a wholly owned subsidiary of the college focused on national security systems development — Stephenson began building a secure system that could be used outside the university’s network.

The system the Stephensons created hinges on virtualization. In layman’s terms, the two physical servers they built had 60 virtual computers inside them. So,

instead of 60 different computers doing 60 different things, you could have two computers doing 60 different things. When space and money are considerations, virtual computers make a lot of sense.

That initial cluster has been joined by another virtual system, thanks to vendors who owed Stephenson some favors.

With nearly $1.5 million in donated equipment, Stephenson had enough computing horsepower to run a small country. In addition to the two server clusters — one for the Cyber Weapons Range and one for the school’s virtual laboratories — the center features a baby supercomputer. It’s smaller than the one at the University of Vermont, but it can grow if you feed it money, Stephenson quips.

With the development of NUACC, the university now has hundreds of virtual computers outside the campus firewall that can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection. Parts of the system are open to anyone at the university in need of remote computing services — from English to engineering professors, says Stephenson.

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n a cyber weapons range, no bullets fly — the main noise is rapid-fire typing on keyboards.

It looks more like a standard American office than a war zone. But experts at Norwich University say this is the future of war.

If recent experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has taught us anything, it’s this: Modern warfare is an ever-changing beast. Gone are the days of trench combat and foxhole fighting. Today’s battles are waged not only on the ground but from behind computer screens.

Ideally, in the future, the scales of warfare will tip more toward virtual combat, with bits and bytes replacing bombs and bullets, says Dr. Peter Stephenson, chief information security officer at Norwich.

Stephenson, a Navy veteran and internationally renowned expert on computer security, heads the university’s newest tech endeavor — the Norwich University Advanced Computing Center (NUACC). It houses the Cyber Weapons Range War Room, a virtual practice range for computer warfare. After many years in development, the center will go live this semester.

While Norwich is already a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence — one of the smallest colleges to achieve that designation — the advent of NUACC and the Cyber Weapons Range raises the school’s profile within the burgeoning computer-security field.

Last year, Norwich president Dr. Richard Schneider officially chartered NUACC. The center is currently moving into its new home in the basement of Dewey Hall, a decidedly low-tech-looking brick building in the center of the school’s Northfield campus.

Of the numerous programs at NUACC, which Stephenson contends rivals any computing center at MIT or Stanford, the one you’re least likely to see on any other college campus is the Cyber Weapons Range War Room.

The physical room is what amounts to the world’s coldest walk-in closet, with four stacks of computer servers humming along with the air conditioning. In a nondescript computer lab adjacent to the war room, the future of warfare will be taught to tomorrow’s soldiers and civilians alike. (Last year

Dr. Peter Stephenson, chief information security officer at Norwich University

But all of this connection demands protection. In a world full of potential theaters of cyber war, people like Stephenson must stay four or five steps ahead of prevailing technology. Accordingly, the job market for informationassurance experts is vast. The federal government estimates that in five to 10 years, it will need to hire 10,000 people with experience in cyber attack and defense. While “the notion of an aggressor dropping bombs on us is something we know how to deal with,” Stephenson says, we are still learning how to combat cyber attacks.

To that end, Stephenson and his colleagues have developed a proving ground of sorts in the Cyber Weapons Range that

allows students to mount real attacks and defend real systems. Students in the innocuous-sounding Cyber Exercise Lab will split into teams of three: One will attack a system, one will defend it, and one will monitor the successes and failures of the campaign. The defensive team starts by building a system comparable to one used at any major corporation. Then the offensive team tries to break in.

Stephenson is quick to point out that terrorism via computer is just as much of a threat as kinetic terrorism. Cyber weaponry is dangerous, he cautions. If a student stole one of the programs used in the lab, he or she could crack into financial markets, health care systems or government operations. But NUACC

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is so secure, Stephenson assures, it is impossible for theft to occur.

Stephenson insists he’s not teaching students to become hackers. Rather, he argues, if you’re going to prevent hackers from breaching a system, you have to know how they do it. Being able to reverse engineer rootkits, logic bombs and Trojan horses — all types of malware — in a controlled environment is essential.

That knowledge is exactly what’s needed in today’s tech-security industry, says Mike Yaffe, whose Boston-based company, Core Security Technologies, provides NUACC with its major cyber weapons programs.

Core Security’s products allow governments, universities, financial organizations and other entities to test their networks by breaking into them.

This “offense as defense” method is essential to rooting out problems before systems can be compromised.

Lest anyone doubt the reality of cyber threats, both Yaffe and Stephenson say network systems are attacked all the time. One system can

be attacked a thousand times a day by bots (automated software systems) and corporeal cyber aggressors.

Mark Besch, systems administrator of NUARI, likens Norwich’s Cyber Weapons Range to a sandbox where you can build and destroy things without threatening structures around it.

“It gives you some place you can put an infected system in with a noninfected system and see how it interacts,” Besch says. “It’s a safe place where you can put something like that and let it wreak its havoc.”

Stephenson is nearly giddy when he talks about the program, which is the only one of its kind outside the militaryservice academies. At the virtual weapons range, he says, Norwich students will be able to simulate the way computer systems weather attack in “live fire” exercises. And when they graduate, there will be no shortage of jobs waiting for them.

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s thousands of college freshmen arrive on campuses across the state, they bring with them not only the requisite hardware of 21st-century communications — laptops, smartphones, scads of apps — but also unprecedented levels of digital deftness.

Never before have college students had so much data literally at their fingertips.

Yet this seemingly limitless universe of information also presents students with tantalizing opportunities to pass off other people’s words and ideas as their own. And for some, the temptation to hand in writing assignments that were lifted from the Internet is too powerful to resist.

Plagiarism is by no means a new phenomenon, and no one has suggested that the current crop of students is more ethically challenged than previous ones. However, a 2008 survey of 484 Middlebury College students revealed troubling figures: Of the seniors who took the survey, 44 percent admitted to some form of academic dishonesty, and one-third of those students engaged in such behavior at least once per semester.

Those numbers are consistent with national averages. Many commentators suggest that, for young people growing up in the age of Wikipedia, digital file swapping, illegal downloads and music sampling, the concepts of copyright, authorship and intellectual property can get fuzzy.

Some academics now say that teaching today’s students what plagiarism is — and why they should avoid it — has never been a bigger challenge. In fact, Oliver Goodenough, a professor at the Vermont Law School who specializes in intellectual property rights and applications of neuroscience in law, suggests that students’ sense of moral ambiguity when it comes to digital “ownership” may have something to do with how their brains work. Simply put, when students cut and paste passages from the Internet, they may be less inclined to think it’s wrong because their brains aren’t hardwired that way.

Let’s be clear: There are no trend lines showing academic dishonesty on the rise in Vermont’s colleges and universities. While some schools reported higher numbers of honor-code violations last year than the year before, officials at others say

the numbers vacillate wildly from one year to another.

Moreover, administrators and faculty who track such figures point out that a spike in the number of academic dishonesty cases doesn’t necessarily mean more cheating occurred, only that more students got caught — another task made easier in the digital age.

Joseph Byrne is associate vice president of academic affairs at Norwich University.

He also chairs the faculty’s academic

integrity committee. Byrne says that in the 2009-10 school year, faculty reported 16 cases of academic dishonesty among Norwich’s undergraduates, most of which were plagiarism. That’s higher than the average of 12 cases annually, he says.

What were the consequences? Byrne doesn’t know how the undergraduate cases were handled because, at Norwich, cadets’ honor-code violations are addressed by a student honor committee. However, in the same period, 10 of Norwich’s graduate

students were found guilty of academic dishonesty. Five received no penalty, four were expelled and one got a six-month “separation,” or suspension.

Byrne says he’s observed a rise in plagiarism since he arrived at Norwich 37 years ago, and he thinks that has a lot to do with the Internet. “These days, it’s very easy to plagiarize, and it’s not much work,” he says.

But Dana Kaplan, assistant director of the Center for Student Ethics and

reported to her office each year, ranging from plagiarism to collusion to outright fabrication and falsification of data.

Like Norwich, UVM takes such cases seriously. Kaplan says that between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010, 84 students were referred to her office. The overwhelming majority were undergrads. Of them, 79 were found “responsible,” or guilty of wrongdoing, and 43 received an “XF,” or “failing grade based on academic dishonesty.” In several instances, usually those of repeat offenders, students were Dongyun Lee expelled.

The reasons for these sanctions run the gamut from technical violations — a student didn’t understand proper citation techniques — to laziness to deliberate wrongdoing.

“When I meet with students, and we have the conversation about how this happened, often it’s ‘I was overwhelmed,’ ‘I was in over my head,’ or ‘I had stuff going on with my family and I made a poor choice,’” Kaplan explains.

That said, Kaplan suggests that in the digital age, students may have a difficult time recognizing how plagiarism affects their classmates, instructors and society at large.

“It’s a little more abstract,” she says. “It can be difficult to see stealing an idea or words in the same context as stealing files or shoplifting.”

Jeff Trumbower, dean of St. Michael’s College, agrees. He doesn’t believe this generation of students is less honest than earlier ones.

“What is different,” he says, “is the variety of technologies and sources of information that students don’t know they need to properly cite or give credit to other people’s work.”

According to Trumbower, the “old paradigm” of using and citing printed sources has shifted to a Standards at the University of Vermont, point where “even the concept of authordoesn’t necessarily agree that the problem ship has gotten murkier,” and students is worse today than it was years ago. don’t always know to whom they should “I wouldn’t say it’s becoming a bigger give credit when credit is due. problem,” Kaplan says. “Obviously, stuLike many Vermont schools, St. Mike’s dents have access to more information tries to be proactive in addressing the than they have in the past. But I also think issue. Trumbower says that all incoming that students are coming in with a pretty students must take a first-year seminar clear sense of what’s OK and what’s really that includes a unit on plagiarism, fair use crossing the line.” and proper citations. The school’s library According to Kaplan, a wide range staff is particularly helpful in this regard, of “academic integrity” violations are he adds.

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Granted, there were a couple of challengers to his throne — an ungainly thousand-pounder that caused the forklift weighing it to wheeze; a craggy, mottled mass of orange that rang in at just under four figures. But no serious threats here. None of the other Dill’s Atlantic Giants, grown solely for their weight, were as big as the king’s bulbous, oblong offering, whose stem was the size of a linebacker’s fist.

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In giant vegetables, as in other aspects of life, size matters. Kevin Companion, Vermont’s giant-pumpkin royalty, knows this. It’s not about being the nearly biggest or almost longest; it’s about being the hugest.

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Companion, who has boyish, bright eyes and a trim mop of salt-and-pepper hair, has been the giant-vegetable grower to beat in recent years. Last year,

his pumpkin broke the fair record at 1131 pounds. This year, his entry crushed that. At 1246.5 pounds, Companion’s Champlain Valley Fair pumpkin, weighed last week before the weeklong agricultural festival began, eclipsed its closest competitor by roughly 200 pounds.

Still, it’s not a personal best for the Huntington grower. That would be a 1311-pounder grown in 2008. While still about 400 pounds shy of the worldrecord pumpkin — a 1725-pound colossus grown last year in Ohio — that one was a more-than-respectable showing.

But, Companion hints, by the time the Vermont Giant Vegetable Growers Association’s weigh-off rolls around in

October, his personal best could very well be history.

“I still have two left in the garden,” he says, clearly confident in the plant’s capacity to pack on pounds between now and then.

Companion isn’t the only Vermonter nurturing gargantuan produce. In the nine years of VGVGA’s existence, giantvegetable growing has been picking up momentum in the state. The club boasts more than 50 members, and each year their weigh-offs attract more and more hobby growers. This year’s fair weighoff featured eight giant-pumpkin entries — the most the club has ever had there.

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Calley’s brief tenure has already brought big changes.

The tavern will have a new dinner menu beginning September 1, then premiere updated breakfast and lunch choices the next day. The Essex’s famous Sunday buffet brunch is now a thing of the past. Calley says that, without the extra hands of NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE students, the luxe spread was nearly impossible to produce. Instead, he’s switching to high-quality, creative à la carte options, including lobster Benedict and deconstructed carbonara with homemade pasta and meaty local bacon lardons.

Calley’s farm-to-table focus will get even sharper in upcoming weeks, when the tavern and the more upscale dining room become separate entities once again. (They were joined after NECI and The Essex parted ways in 2009.)

The new eatery, to open by the end of September, will be called BUTLER’S FARM, the site’s name before the inn was built there. At the Farm, Calley plans to announce five or six daily appetizers and the same number of entrées on a chalkboard.

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Calley is giving himself time to get comfortable balancing the tavern’s menu of “really nice wings and great burgers” with the more creative (but still casual) fare at Butler’s Farm. Once he has his footing, he says, he plans to slowly introduce more handcrafted products, a wide variety of charcuterie and smoked meats. “Basically, I have to do the walk before I can start running,” Calley says.

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As of July, Lamy’s snacks have been available at the North Carolina-based Fresh Market chain of specialty grocery stores.

“They were looking at crackers and really liked mine,” Lamy says.

She’s already got shelf space at Whole Foods’ locations in New England and, around the holidays, the company’s mid-Atlantic stores will carry the crackers, too.

The big guns aren’t Lamy’s only important customers: She sells plenty to local mom-and-pop stores and co-ops, she says, and to “all the little cheese shops in Brooklyn.”

Last winter, as her customer base grew, Lamy decided it was time to invent some new flavors. Her approach? “As an artist, I’m always thinking visually,” she says.

Since she already had the grainy-looking Windham Wheat, the seeded Rutland Rye and the glazed Middlebury Maple, Lamy decided to add something with a little more color.

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Recent daily specials include “a beautiful snapper Vera Cruz,” says Adrienne Henzel, as well as pork carnitas with hominy and ever-changing empanadas.

With fall just around the corner, Henzel says to expect plenty of traditional Mexican dishes with winter squash, which will — like many other items at Miguel’s — make use of Vermont products.

Chef Lambertson and the restaurant’s new GM, LEE MARKEL — a one-time resident of New Mexico and former restaurant owner — will both be involved in creating a line of specialty products the Henzels hope to introduce around the holidays.

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Its version of eggs Benedict comes with grilled Vermont ham and spicy Hollandaise.

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n the center of Tom and Lori Delia’s Charlotte garden, Romano bean plants climb a pyramid of wooden stakes, broad pods dangling toward the earth and tendrils bursting out on all sides like Medusa’s serpentine locks. Visitors who meander farther will see huge heads of verdant escarole and sunny squash blossoms attached to finger-sized zucchini da fiore. Much of this produce will end up on the tables of Trattoria Delia, the Delias’ cozy Italian restaurant that’s a fixture in downtown Burlington.

Supplying a restaurant with produce from its own garden isn’t a new idea.

Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek and Shelburne Farms are two decades-old establishments where summer diners can take a stroll and see where the farm-to-table fare came from.

But these days, the number of local eateries engaging in agriculture is swelling.

While some restaurateurs simply grow a few pots of herbs for garnishes, and others, like the Delias, produce specialty items they can’t get elsewhere, still others strive to generate nearly all the seasonal vegetables they need.

Whatever the scale of the agricultural endeavor, the benefits are clear. “I love that you can pick something during the day and incorporate it into a special that night,” says Tom Delia.

The Delias started their garden 10 years ago to cultivate heirloom varieties from the Old World. On regular trips to visit Tom’s Italian relatives, the couple tried crisp, sweet cucumbers as plump as baseballs, astringent greens and a particularly pungent Sicilian oregano.

None of these could be sourced in the Green Mountains.

In 2008, the Delias decided to expand their garden to just under a quarter acre, with the goal of supplying the Tratt as well as their home kitchen. For the Trattoria Delia, 152 St. Paul St., Burlington, 864-5253 Sandy’s Books & Bakery, 30 North Main St., Rochester, 767-4258 Sugarsnap, 505 Riverside Ave., Burlington, 652-5922; and 30 Community Dr., Suite 9, South Burlington, 861-2718 One Federal, 1 Federal St., St. Albans, 524-0330

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At the Tratt, for example, thin slices of air-cured bresaola beef might come with pickled fiddleheads and the thin, peppery wild arugula that sprouts in many of the garden’s nooks and crannies. A variety of freshly plucked herbs end up in Tom Delia’s bracing, homebrewed digestivi, too.

And the Delias make sure diners know it. A blurb on the back of the restaurant’s menu announces the provenance of ingredients, and servers are trained to talk to customers about vegetables with which they may be unfamiliar, such as escarole and cardoons. Often, Tom says,

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And what doesn’t go on the table — about 25 gallons of scraps per week — lands on the Delias’ compost pile. With help from Champlain Valley Compost Co. in Charlotte, says Tom, they’ve enriched their backyard’s heavy clay soil with nutrients.

Backyard gardening was a natural business expansion for Sandy Lincoln, owner of Sandy’s Books & Bakery in Rochester. Her 12-year-old store sells used and overstocked volumes on topics relating to “sustainable agriculture and rural ingenuity,” she says. For the past five years, she’s also been serving organic fare in her small adjoining café.

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Lincoln notes that gardening is a nice change of pace from running a business.

“My life has been so busy, and to be out in the garden, playing in the dirt and planting things, is so good for the soul,” she says.

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While plenty of Vermont eateries maintain backyard gardens, a few have gone whole hog into food production Wednesday-Saturday 10-2 — sometimes literally. Take Sugarsnap, a 6-year-old takeout and catering comThursday 10-2 & 3-6:30 pany with locations on Riverside Avenue Closed Sunday-Tuesday in Burlington and at Technology Park in South Burlington. In season, as much as 75 percent of its produce comes from the company’s own three fertile acres in the Intervale.

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All that earth makes for a huge quantity of lettuce, eggplants, radishes and cherry tomatoes. The broccoli and cauliflower crops weren’t what Hamblett had hoped for, but when he talks about One Federal’s supply of ’taters — many of which end up as French fries — he’s confident enough to describe it in rather startling terms: “We’ve got about three miles of potatoes we’re harvesting right now.”

Where do you put that many tubers?

One Federal is root cellaring, Hamblett explains cheerfully, “but I go through 1000 pounds per week, so I’m using them as fast as I’m digging them up.”

Most of One Fed’s 2000 pumpkins and other winter squashes are still on the vine.

Hamblett invested about $5000 in farm equipment this season, but, nevertheless, he guesses that this year his DIY approach will end up saving One Federal between $5000 and $8000.

Next year, without the equipment costs, the margin should be even greater.

The fact that his customers are cuckoo for his carrots and cukes hasn’t hurt, either. “It’s made us busier, because people like the fresh food,” Hamblett speculates. He says a surprising number of diners have noticed that the eatery’s signature “frickles” — deep-fried pickles — taste even better now that they’re made with homemade dills.

Hamblett will probably plant a little less next year, he says, since this year’s crop exceeded the restaurant’s needs, but he won’t be less busy anytime soon. He has plenty of ambitious schemes in the works, including opening a brewery that will use hops from 75 plants already growing in his garden.

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BEAUTIFUL 2-BR WALK TO UVM near downtown/UVM. 2nd floor of duplex.

Recently renovated.

HDWD, cherry cabinets, s.s. appliances, W/D, yard/deck, parking, Oct. 1 occupancy. $1475/ mo. + dep./utils. Call Art, 802-881-8262.

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BURLINGTON Avail. now. Bright & spacious upscale 5-BR apt. in Hill Section. Natural woodwork, 2.5-BA, high-end kitchen, quiet safe location, parking, heat, W/D. Please NS/ pets. Refs. req. $3000/ mo. 802-658-8056, studio404@comcast. net.

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BURLINGTON 3-BR APT. Ready in time for school yr. Incl. basement, W/D, garage, additional 2-space parking. Close to downtown, college campuses. $1600/ mo.+utils. 802-3738048, 802-425-4289.

BURLINGTON 3-BR W/ VIEWS Van Patten Pkwy., clean & spacious duplex w/ 1336 sq.ft., lg. LR, great yard, open kitchen/LR w/ tiled floors. Pets neg. $1150/mo. Now, 1 year +. 802-846-9568, www. hickokandboardman. com.

BURLINGTON APPLETREE POINT Furnished 2-BR house.

Avail. Sept. 15-May 31.

Incredible views. 10 mins. from downtown.

Gas heat, yard, beach, W/D. NS/pets. Refs., lease. $1150/mo. + utils.

802-862-3719.

BURLINGTON COTTAGE Appletree Point, sm. winterized 1-room cottage on lake. Avail.

Sept. 15-May 31. Fully furnished, gas heat, tub/shower. NS. 10 mins. to downtown. $675/mo. + utils. Lease, refs. 802-862-3719.

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BURLINGTON NNE 1-BR, 2nd floor. $700/ mo. Heat & HW incl.

NS/pets. Avail. Sept. 1.

802-863-4238.

CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE 1-BR New carpeting. Deck, closets, eat-in bar in kitchen, quiet w/ big yard. $725/mo. incl. electric. 1-yr. lease, sec. dep. enginuityvt@ comcast.net or 802373-0893. Avail. Now. COLCHESTER 2-BR NEW CONDO 2-BA, spacious apt., HDWD & carpet, LR w/ slider to ext. deck. Fully applianced incl. W/D. $1650/mo. incl utils. & cable. 872-0019.

COUNTRY HOME Quaint w/ lg. kitchen, 2-BR +, located at Catamount w/ trail access. W/D incl. NS. $1400/ mo. + utils. & heat.

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DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON Lg. 2-BR apts. avail.

Newly renovated. Heat & HW incl. Close to waterfront, downtown, w/in 10 mins. to all colleges. Off-street parking, garbage/snow removal incl. Great neighborhood on bus line. $1300/mo. + dep.

802-863-9612.

DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON 1-BR In the heart of Burlington. $1125/mo. incl. heat. Unfurnished, 3rd floor, Church & Main. Appliances. Walk to great shopping, entertainment, cafes/restaurants, City Market. 434-3749.

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2-BR, 2-BA, 1174 sq.ft.

Westerly-facing, 1st floor flat with plenty of sunshine!

Open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Secure, underground parking space with storage unit. Easy access to bike path. Move in ready with upgrades. Exercise room and community room.

Motivated sellers! $193,850.

802-535-9646.

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Burlington, 5 Sisters 8/23/10FSBO-MichaelStuart081810.indd 5:16:39 PM 1 neighborhood. Dead end street abutting Callahan Park. 2100 sq.ft., 4-BR, 1 3/4-BA, fireplaces in LR, kitchen. Skylights, paneled basement, family room w/french doors to large deck. Great neighborhood. $399,000.

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ESSEX 1-BR W/ UTIL. Immaculate, modern, furnished, incl. utils. & high-speed internet, parking, quiet, private, W/D, application, sec. dep., flex. lease. NS. $950/mo. bchaos58@ aol.com.

N. HERO LAKEFRONT HOUSE 3-BR; 2 upstairs, 1 on 1st floor overlooking lake. 2-BA, up & down.

Full dry basement.

LR overlooks lake w/ due west sunset view.

Furnished, incl. kitchen.

W/D, DW, restaurantstyle gas stove, new refrigerator, Direct TV, DSL Internet. Private & quiet on a dead-end road, only 1 mile from Rt. 2, N. Hero center. 40 min. to Burlington. NS/ pets. 1st & last months, utils. + $1000 sec. dep.

Oil heat, town water. $1000/mo. Avail. Oct. to May 1. 802-893-3879.

ESSEX, N.Y. 1-BR, ground-floor apt. in federal stone house in heart of village close to ferry. Avail. mid-Sept. to May. Fully equipped. $375/mo. + utils. sylviastonehouse@ hotmail.com.

RICHMOND, NEWLY RENOVATED 2+-BR, 1.5-BA, + detached studio space.

HDWD, awesome kitchen, patio, W/D, parking. NS. Some pets OK. $1725/mo. + utils.

434-4993.

ESSEX: GRACIOUS TOWNHOUSE Partridge Dr. 2-story foyer! 3-BR, 2.5-BA, 2500 sq.ft., formal LR w/ fireplace, master suite, 2-car garage, pool, W/D. Pet OK. $2000/mo. Now; 1 yr.+.

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RICHMOND: STATELY HOME Greystone Dr.: Massive, 4-5-BR, 4.5-BA, 5000 sq.ft., 3.98 acres.

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STOWE APT. IN NEW HOUSE 1-BR + office/DR, great location/views, near village, DW, fireplace, W/D, storage, parking, yard. NS/pets. Req.: lease, refs., sec. dep. $850/mo. + utils. (furnished negotiable).

617-512-7394.

SO. BURLINGTON CHIC CONDO Stonington: Freshly painted 4-BR, 2.5-BA townhouse w/ fireplace, cherry floors, master suite w/ walk-in, garage.

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NS, pets possible.

802-324-4940.

SUNNY 3-BR NEAR UVM/FAHC Enjoy xtras such as mountain sunrises, HDWD, fireplace, organic garden, private yard, quiet neighborhood, 2 off-street parking spaces, W/D, DW. $1497/ mo. Sept-May 31. NS. 802-863-1640.

Price reduced to 8/16/10 2:19:22 PM $370,000. This price is below bank appraisal for 4-BR colonial in village, walking distance to schools and shopping.

Must be seen to appreciate. Located on a deadend street.

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WAITSFIELD VILLAGE HOME Lg., historic, 3+BR village home, 1.5-BA, HDWD, storage shed, on Parsonage Lane, $1400/ mo., 1-yr. lease. Bill Gallup, 802-496-4004 (w), 802-496-2320 (h).

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WILLISTON LOG HOME 4-BR, 1 3/4-BA, lg. garage. Near Lake Iroquois. $2000/mo. + utils. Avail. now.

802-535-1851.

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The District 4 Environmental Commission will review this application under Act 250 Rule 51 - Minor Applications.

Copies of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the Jericho Municipal Office, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission located at 110 West Canal Street, Winooski, and the office listed below. The application and proposed permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (www.nrb.state. vt.us/lup) by clicking on “Act 250 Database,” selecting “Entire Database,” and entering the case number above.

No hearing will be held unless, on or before September 14, 2010, a party notifies the District Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing or the commission sets the matter for hearing on its own motion. Any hearing request shall be in writing to the address below, shall state the criteria or subcriteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other interested person must include a petition for party status. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the District Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law will not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

Should a hearing be held on this project and

Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the 10 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(5).

Dated in Essex Junction, Vermont, this 26th day of August, 2010.

By /s/ Peter E. Keibel Peter E. Keibel Natural Resources Board District #4 Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 T/ 802-879-5658 E/ peter.keibel@state. vt.us BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Tuesday September 21, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in Contois Auditorium, City Hall to consider the following applications: 1. 11-0163CA/CU; 847 Pine Street (RM, Ward 5) Howard Center 4000sq ft addition to include six new bedrooms, offices, interview and staff spaces.

Plans may be viewed in the Planning and Zoning Office, (City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal.

This may not be the final order in which items will be heard at the meeting.

Please view the final Agenda, at www.ci.burlington. vt.us/planning/drb or posted on the Planning and Zoning Office notice board, one week before the hearing for the specific order in which items will be heard.

CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 7. No-Parking Areas.

No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1) through (387) As Written (388) [Reserved.] On the west side of South Willard Street for 180 feet south of Cliff Street.

(389) through (506) As Written Adopted this 14th day of April 2010 by the Board of Public Works Commissioners: Attest Norman Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director-Technical Services

Adopted 4/14/2010; Published 09/01/10; Effective 09/22/10 Material in [Brackets] delete.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 20th at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, to consider a proposed Backyard Chicken Ordinance.

Sanford I. Miller City Manager August 26, 2010 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Public Hearing September 14, 2010 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT to consider the following amendments to the South Burlington Land Development Regulations:

District standards and requirements to be consistent with Federal Law; and, 14. Generally amend definitions associated with proposed amendments.

permissible outdoor fires 3. Revising requirements for obtaining permits and for enforcement of the ordinance 4. General revision of the format and organization of the ordinance

Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except holidays, and on the city website at www.sburl.com/planning.

Copies of the proposed amendment are available for review at South Burlington City Offices, 575 Dorset Street, from 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday or by request to the City Manager’s Office (802-846-4107 or jladd@ sburl.com). You can also view the proposed/draft on our website: www. sburl.com.

Randall Kay, Chairman August 26 , 2010 Public Notice The Annual meeting of the Board of Directors for VERMONT DENTAL CARE PROGRAMS will be held on Thursday September 30, at 5:30pm at the office of Vermont Dental Care at 32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, Vermont.

For further information please call Sandra at 655-2385.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Sanford I. Miller City Manager STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S0318-09 Cnc PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff v.

Zlatan Valjevac, Ajla Juhl Valjevac and Occupants residing at 67 Kim Lane, Milton, Vermont, Defendants

time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Milton.

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 6609000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 11th day of August, 2010.

PHH Mortgage Corporation By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S0566-09 Cnc Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v.

Christopher Candib, Kimberlee L. Candib, New England Federal Credit Union, State of Vermont Department of Taxes, Capital Candy Co., Inc. and Occupants residing at 1729 Mallets Bay Avenue, Colchester, Vermont, Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL

To Wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Ann R. Donahue by Warranty Deed of Norman B. Leith and W. Elaine Leith dated September 24, 1999 and recorded September 27, 1999 in Volume 204 at Page 516 of the Town of Milton Land Records.

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Christopher Candib dated July 8, 2005 and recorded in Volume 531, Page 205 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:45 A.M. on September 14, 2010, at 1729 Mallets Bay Avenue, Colchester, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

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

To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Christopher Candib and Kimberlee Candib by Warranty Deed of Robert F. Cosgrove and Constance M.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the South Burlington City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7th at 7PM at Orchard School Cafeteria, 2 Baldwin Ave., South Burlington, VT to consider the following proposed amendments to the South Burlington Regulation of Outside Burning Ordinance: 1. Clarifying types of outdoor fire requiring permits 2. Revising standards for location, type, and size of

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by PHH Mortgage Corporation to Zlatan Valjevac dated December 7, 2006 and recorded in Volume 339, Page 444 of the Land Records of the Town of Milton, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:45 P.M. on September 14, 2010, at 67 Kim Lane, Milton, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

NOTICE OF SALE

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Cosgrove dated 14 June 2002 and recorded in Volume 391, Page 491 of the Land Records of the Town of Colchester.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing.

Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Colchester.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 6609000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 10th day of August, 2010.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 STATE OF VERMONT CHITTENDEN COUNTY, SS. IN RE: N.C. Vermont Family Court Chittenden County Docket No. 207-7-09 Cnjv NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Jose Gomez, putative father of N.C. The State of Vermont has filed a petition to terminate your residual parental rights to N.C. You are hereby notified that a hearing to consider the termination of all residual parental rights to N.C. will be held on September 30, 2010 at 1:30 o’clock P.M., at the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Family Division, 32 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont.

You are notified to appear in connection with this case. Failure to appear at this hearing will result in the termination of any rights you may have to N.C. The State is represented by the Attorney General’s Office, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont 05602-0602. Other parties include N.C. and Sheneen Curry. /M. Patricia Zimmerman Superior Court Judge Date: 8/20/10

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S 947-07 CnC

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee, Plaintiff, v Orton A. Bunbury and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment and Loan, and Any Other Occupants of 60 Meadow Lane, Shelburne, Vermont, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage Deed dated January 30, 2006 from Orton A. Bunbury to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan. Said Mortgage Deed was recorded on February 2, 2006 in Volume 332, Pages 415-434 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records.

The subject Promissory Note and Mortgage were assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), as Nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of July 1, 2006 Securitized Asset Backed Receivables, LLC, Trust 2006-FR3 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FR3, by an Assignment dated August 10, 2007 and recorded on August 17, 2007 in Volume 346, Page 614 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records.

The undersigned represents the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same which will be sold at Public Auction at 4:30 o’clock PM, on the 14th day of September, A.D. 2010, at the subject premises of 60 Meadow Lane, Shelburne, Vermont, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage will be sold as a whole.

To wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Orton A. Bunbury by Warranty Deed of Maja Smith and Edward Johnson Hamilton dated January 30, 2006 of record in Volume 332, at Page 413 of the Shelburne Land Records.

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“A lot of land with all buildings thereon situated on the southerly side of a proposed road that runs easterly from US Route No. 7 in the Town of Shelburne and having a frontage on said proposed road of 100 feet, a west line of 120.6 feet, a south line of 100 feet and an east line of 120.6 feet that faces another proposed road that runs parallel with US Route No. 7. Being Lot No. 4 A as shown on a Plan entitled “Plan of Lots- Section A Marsett and Ockert Property” dated December 2, 1958 and recorded in Volume A (Plans), Page 130 of the Town of Shelburne Land Records. Included herein is a right of way to the herein conveyed premises from US Route No. 7 until such time as said right of way is accepted by the Town of Shelburne as a public street.”

Terms of Sale: Purchaser at the sale shall pay cash or certified funds, or produce a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company or other lender licensed to do business in the State of Vermont at the time of the sale for the amount of the winning bid. In any case the winning bidder shall be required to produce $10,000.00 (ten-thousand dollars) cash or certified funds at the close of auction as the deposit against the sale. The sale will be subject to the Confirmation Order of the Chittenden Superior Court. The property will be sold subject to all unpaid property taxes and town/city assessments, if any. In the event the auction terms are confirmed by the Superior Court aforesaid, and the winning bidder is unwilling or unable consummate the sale, the deposit shall be forfeit. In the event the sale is not confirmed the deposit will be returned without interest.

The Mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Grant C. Rees, Attorney, PO Box 108, Milton, Vermont 05468, 802-893-7400.

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Housing Vermont and Champlain Housing Trust request Architectural firms to submit proposals for the construction of 40 units of housing to be located in Shelburne. Qualified applicants will have comparable experience as well as knowledge of affordable housing & publicly funded projects.

To obtain a proposal response form and specific project information, call Sara Santor at Housing Vermont at 802-8638424 or sara@hvt.org.

Response forms must be submitted by Friday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m. Minority-owned, women-owned and locally-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

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1. Adjust standards for types of fencing permitted in the southeast quadrant zoning subdistrict; 2. Adjust standards for fencing and screening of utility cabinets; 3. Adjust standards for screening of small trash receptacles; 4. Clarify standards for the height of structures in the R1-Lakeview District, Queen City Park, and LN-Lakeshore Neighborhood District; 5. Adjust standards for the height of fences in the Queen City Park district; 6. Revise standards for group homes to be consistent with State Law; 7. Revise standards for accessory dwelling units to be consistent with state law and allow greater flexibility for resident-owners; 8. Clarify the number of single family homes permitted on a private right-of-way or road; 9. Clarify the number of proposed housing units triggering Master Plan review in the Southeast Quadrant; 10. Allow for limited auto sales associated with garages and auto repair businesses; 11. Adjust boundaries of the Southeast Quadrant NRP, NR, and VR subdistricts along Hinesburg road; 12. Clarify standards for location of parking on a parcel; 13. Generally revise the Flood Plain Overlay

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Sec. 100. Purpose.

Sec. 101. Permit required.

Sec. 102. Exceptions.

Sec. 103. Number and type of chickens allowed.

Sec. 104. Non-commercial use only.

Sec. 105. Enclosures.

Sec. 106. Odor and noise impacts.

Sec. 107. Lighting.

Sec. 108. Predators, rodents, insects, and parasites.

Sec. 109. Feed and water.

Sec. 110. Waste storage and removal.

Sec. 111. Violation.

Sec. 112. Permit Revocation Sec. 113. Enforcement

Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for review at South Burlington City Offices, 575 Dorset Street, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, or on the city’s website, www. sburl.com.

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The purpose of this proposed Ordinance is to provide standards for the keeping of domesticated chickens.

It is intended to enable residents to keep a small number of female chickens on a non-commercial basis while creating standards and requirements that ensure that domesticated chickens do not adversely impact the neighborhood surrounding the property on which the chickens are kept. The proposed table of contents for this Ordinance is as follows:

Sec. 114. Removal of chickens.

Sec. 115. Separability.

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DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 10th day of August, 2010.

By: Grant C. Rees, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

GMAC Mortgage, LLC

Publication Dates: August 18, 2010 August 25, 2010 September 1, 2010

By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S0895-09 Cnc

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Other terms to be announced at the sale or inquire at Lobe & Fortin, 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802 6609000.

STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT Chittenden Unit

CIVIL DIVISION Docket No. S1348-08 CnC

GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff v.

Jan-Ives Campbell, Christine A. Campbell and Occupants residing at 133 Iroquois Avenue, Essex, Vermont, Defendants

GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Plaintiff v.

Michael J. Goguen and Occupants residing at 169 Killarney Drive, Burlington, Vermont, Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by GMAC Mortgage, LLC to Jan-Ives Campbell dated March 25, 2005 and recorded in Volume 643, Page 235 of the Land Records of the Town of Essex, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:30 A.M. on September 14, 2010, at 133 Iroquois Avenue, Essex, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by GMAC Mortgage, LLC to Michael J. Goguen dated October 6, 2006 and recorded in Volume 978, Page 599 of the Land Records of the Town of Burlington, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:30 A.M. on September 14, 2010, at 169 Killarney Drive, Burlington, Vermont all and singular the premises described in said mortgage:

To Wit: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed t Jan-Ives Campbell and Christine A. Campbell by Warranty Deed of Joel T. Rasco and Lesha M. Gates dated March 25, 2005, of record in Volume 643 at Page 233/234 of the Town of Essex Land Records.

Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing.

Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Essex.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage,

To Wit: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED TO JOSEPH J. MACKEY AND CARLENE B. MACKEY

BY WARRANTY DEED OF GEORGE E. BAILEY AND LAUREN M. BAILEY DATED 7/12/1977 AND OF RECORD IN BOOK 246, PAGE 155 OF THE CITYOF BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS. Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 to be paid in cash by purchaser at the time of sale, with the balance due at closing.

Proof of financing for the balance of the purchase to be provided at the time of sale. The sale is subject to taxes due and owing to the Town of Burlington.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by pay-

ing 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 6609000.

DATED at South Burlington, Vermont this 10th day of August, 2010.

GMAC Mortgage, LLC By: Joshua B. Lobe, Esq. Lobe & Fortin, PLC 30 Kimball Ave., Ste. 306 South Burlington, VT 05403 The contents of storage unit(s) 01-4472 located at 28 Adams Dr, Williston, VT 05495, will be sold on the 19th of the month of September, 2010 to satisfy the debt of Bernard Miller Jr. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur.

Please note this in not a public auction.

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 2-11 or 866-652-4636 (toll free) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636, 24/7.

VEGGIE SUPPORT GROUP Want To Feel Supported On Your Vegetarian/Vegan Journey?

Want more info. on Healthy Veggy Diets?

Want to share and socialize at Veggy Potlucks, and more, in the greater Burlington Area? This is your opportunity to join with other like-minded folks. veggy4life@gmail. com, 802-658-4991.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS NOW MEETS IN BRISTOL The Addison County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a nonprofit selfhelp bereavement support group for families that have experienced the death of a child will hold its regular meeting this Monday, Sept. 6 from 7-9 p.m. at Saint Ambrose Church, 11 School St., Bristol. Enter through the side door.

Info: Nancy Merolle, 388-6837, Claire Groleau, 388-9603.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Meets on Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at the Turning Point Center, 191 Bank St., Burlington. This is a fellowship of men and women that meet and review the 12 steps of CODA, read stories from the CODA anonymous big book and share their experiences, strengths and hopes as we support each other.

Open to everyone. Info: Larry, WLTRS@aol.com, 802-658-9994 or Jeff, JCDANIS@Burlingtontelecom.net, 802-8633674. For directions, call the Turning Point Center at 802-861-3150.

TRANS GUY’S GROUP Every fourth Monday, RU12? Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m.

This is a social and support group specifically for trans men. This informal, peer-facilitated group welcomes maleidentified people at any stage of transition. As this is currently a closed group, please contact the center to sign up: thecenter@ru12.org or 860-RU12.

PARTNERS OF TRANS GUYS Partners and Spouses of Trans Guys.

Every third Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. This peerled group is a space where the partners and spouses of trans guys can meet to talk, share thoughts and give each other support. Please let Kara know you’re coming at 860-7812.

TRANS GUYS OVER 35 Every second Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., Trans Guys over 35 will meet to discuss issues, shared and individual, and get support from other guys. For more info contact Kara at kara@ru12.org.

TRANS SUPPORT GROUP Every first and third Wednesday, RU12? Community Center, 34 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

This peer-led, informal group is open to all trans people and to any discussion topics raised. It is a respectful and confidential space for socializing, support and discussion. Contact thecenter@ru12.org for more information.

LGBTQ VIOLENCE SURVIVORS SafeSpace offers peer-led support groups for survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. These groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support.

Please call Ann or Brenda at 863-0003 if you

are interested in joining one of these groups or for more information.

MALE SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE SafeSpace is offering a peer-led support group for maleidentified survivors of relationship violence, dating violence, emotional violence or hate violence. This group will meet in Burlington at the RU12? Community Center and will be facilitated by Damian.

Support groups give survivors a safe and supportive environment to tell their stories, share information, and offer and receive support. Please contact SafeSpace if you are interested in joining this group, 802-863-0003.

QUIT SMOKING GROUPS Are you ready to live a smoke-free lifestyle?

Free 4-week Quit Smoking Groups are being offered through the VT Quit Network Fletcher Allen Quit in Person program in your community. Free Nicotine Replacement products are available for program participants. For more information or to register, call 847-6541 or wellness@vtmednet.org. For ongoing statewide class schedules, contact the VT Quit Network at www. vtquitnetwork.org.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Learn how to cope with grief, with the intention of receiving and offering support to each other. The group is informal and includes personal sharing of our grief experiences.

Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. There is no fee. Meets every other week Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Barre. 802-223-1878, www.cvhhh.org.

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT GROUP Join this open support group, hosted by Carrie Shamel, and gain information regarding digestive disorders. If you suffer from any kind of digestive disorder or discomfort this is the place for you! Open to all.

Meets the first Monday of every month in the Healthy Living Learning Center. For more information contact Carrie Shamel at carrie. shamel@gmail.com. www.llleus.org/state/ vermont/html.

AL-ALNON IN ST. JOHNSBURY Tues. & Thurs., 7 p.m., Kingdom Recovery Center (Dr. Bob’s birthplace), 297 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. Sat., 10 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Cherry St., St. Johnsbury.

NAMI CONNECTION (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Free peer-based recovery support group for people living with or facing the challenges of mental illness. This is a group that focuses on allowing participants to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe environment.

100% confidentiality.

BENNINGTON: Every Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street.

BURLINGTON: Every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street.

ESSEX JUNCTION: Starting June 2010.

2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2-3:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 39 Main Street.

HARTFORD: 2nd and 4th Friday 4-5:30 p.m., Hartford Library. Call Barbara Austin, 802-457-1512.

MONTPELIER: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Kellogg-Hubbard Library, East Montpelier Room (basement).

NEWPORT: Starting June 2010. 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Medical Arts Building (attached to North Country Hospital), 2nd floor conference room. RANDOLPH: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m., United Church, 18 N. Main Street. RUTLAND: Every Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., Wellness Center (Rutland Mental Health), 78 South Main St. ST. JOHNSBURY: Every Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, 47 Cherry Street.

1-800-639-6480, connection@namivt.org.

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.

For info contact Emily at 802-922-6609, emily@ intrapersonalcoaching. com.

SEEKING ACTIVE RETIREES/50+ To form a social group. Snowshoeing, theater, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc. Please call 802-864-0604. Lv. msg. if no answer.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) Drug Problem? We Can Help.

If you think you have a problem with drugs, including alcohol, give yourself a break. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship for individuals who have a desire to recover from the disease of addic-

tion. NA offers a practical and proven way to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs. To find an NA Meeting near you in Vermont or Northern New York, please go to www. cvana.org/Meetinglist. pdf or call our 24-hour, toll free, confidential number, (866) 580-8718 or (802) 862-4516. For more information about NA, please go to http://www. na.org/?ID=ips-index and click on “>Is NA for Me? CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP 1-3 p.m., every third Thursday at The Bagel Cafe, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, N. Ave., Burlington. Please call or visit website for location information, www. vtcfids.org or call 1-800296-1445 or 802-6604817 (Helaine “Lainey” Rappaport).

ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS with debt?

Do you spend more than you earn? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous plus Business Debtor’s Annonymous. Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30, 45 Clark St., Burlington. Contact Brenda at 338-1170.

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 on-going 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, 802893-9966, moonlightgiftshoppe@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.

ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) This support group functions as a community and 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.

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 802-479-9450, or ljlivendale@yahoo.com.

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., 8885958. 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 cofacilitated by professional representatives from HVS and AFSP, both suicide survivors. For more information and to register call HVS at 388-4111.

sevendaysvt.com/classifieds 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.

802-861-3150.

BEREAVED PARENTS & SIBLINGS SUPPORT GROUP of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at 277 Blair Park Rd., Williston. Info, 660-8797.

The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause.

NEED A HUG? New support group starting. Would you like to explore personal intimacy in a safe environment? This is accomplished by using touch for expressing and receiving tenderness. This is platonic and personal boundaries are respected. Day, time and location TBA. Jeff 310-4903 email iiyog@ aol.com.

COED SINGLES GROUP Ages 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.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA’S SUPPORT GROUP Held monthly at The Arbors at Shelburne.

For info. or to register, contact Nicole at 802985-8600.

WOMEN’S RAPE CRISIS CENTER Will be starting a free, confidential 10week 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 802-7340695.

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, 802-4463577. 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

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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.

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.

AL-ANON Family group 12-step.

Thursdays, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Call AWARE at 802472-6463 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 1:30-2:30 p.m. Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St., Suite 7, in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Colchester evening support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in the ground floor boardroom from 6-8 p.m. Middlebury support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Call our helpline at 1-877-856-1772.

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FORMING A NEW GROUP focused on recovery/ management of addictions, compulsions and their resulting imbalances on our lives. Alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step programs. Are you having trouble moderating alcohol? Work? Sex? Television? Food? Drugs?

Computer games?

Requires a commitment to improving your health and the ability to maintain a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Let’s discover how our struggles relate and help each other work on strategies to find balance. Contact Michelle at 802-399-6575 or recoveryourbalance@ gmail.com.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MEN’S RESOURCE CENTER MEN’S DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP All men welcome, weekly group w/cofacilitators.

Open discussion format.

Varied topics including: relationships, work, parenting, personal growth, healing. Confidential, nonjudgmental. Open to all ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations. Joseph’s House,

113 Elmwood Ave. Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. More info: call Chris 434-4830.

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 Selfhelp 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

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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. m

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ROAD DEPARTMENT Experienced truck driver and equipment operator needed to assist in all facets of year-round road maintenance programs.

Must have CDL or be able to acquire one during probationary period. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical skills, have experience operating heavy equipment and should be able to work cooperatively as part of a three-person road crew team. Competitive pay and benefits. Application reviews will begin September 9, 2010. Application and complete job description are available online at www.waitsfieldvt.us and at the Waitsfield Town Office, 9 Bridge St., Waitsfield, VT 05673, or call Town Administrator Valerie Capels at (802) 496-2218 for more information. EOE

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Development Associate Berlin, VT

In this role you will be responsible for the implementation and management of fundraising events and activities for our Agency. Use your skills to analyze past events and develop new fundraising strategies and goals. Find ways to better market our Agency.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two years experience in events planning, management, marketing communication.

Prior sales or event management and volunteer/team management preferred.

Candidates must be able to travel as well as have a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend needs.

For immediate consideration please e-mail your resume to: nskar@eastersealsnh.org

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Come Join our membership engagement team

We’re looking for motivated and outgoing DRIVERS, Cooks & Phone Staff to join us at the Blue Mall in S. Burlington. Come join the family and enjoy great pay and a fun environment!

Jvillage is a rapidly growing online membership engagement company in Burlington, VT. We build websites for Jewish not-for-profits and are focused on creating community around our member organizations. We seek highly motivated individuals with experience and passion for building online community and who can fill our members’ online content needs with webinars, content delivered to their websites, e-newsletters, blogs, a marketplace, social networking, and more. Must be familiar with Jewish culture, calendar and life cycles. Full-and-part-time positions with benefits available.

Call 802-863-WING (802-863-9464) for more info.

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Program Coordinator A consortium of Champlain Valley schools needs a program coordinator for a 3-5 year Teaching American History Grant – a professional development program for grades 3-12.

The grant coordinator will assist the codirectors in all aspects of publicity, website maintenance, and typical administrative assistant duties. .6 FTE year round – job posted until filled .

For complete details see http:// vermontsocialstudies.ning.com/ profiles/blogs/looking-forprogram?xg_source=activity Apply through http://www. schoolspring.com/job. cfm?jid=41385 or mail cover letter, resume, and three references to: Elise Guyette, Project Codirector, 22 Orchard Rd., So. Burlington, VT 05403, or eguy949@aol.com.

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Enthusiasm for digital promotion in print, info graphic, audio and video formats; success building viral online campaigns; fearless online alliance building; SEO keyword research/tagging; ability to turn dry educational data into exciting widgets and organic WOM. Director requires five years in online and viral media, WOM PR, plus bachelor’s degree; specialist requires one year in Internet PR plus bachelor’s degree.

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Email Goldie@geteducated.com details of three ways you’d help us build greater organic visibility in 30 days. Attach resume, achievements, salary history.

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Director Wanted

Rural Vermont is a small, nonprofit, statewide advocacy group with a mission of economic justice for family farms.

Candidates should have experience with legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing and fundraising, and the ability to manage an annual budget of $200,000 and a small staff with interns. Director works with activist farmer board of directors and membership to define organizational priorities.

Candidate must have a passion to free family farmers from corporate and government control so that a local, direct-to-consumer food system can flourish.

UNEMPLOYED? RETIRED? WANT TO RE-ENTER THE JOB MARKET? PAID JOB TRAINING IS AVAILABLE

Seeking experienced and motivated person to manage an extensive collection of small equipment such as compactors, pipe saws, generators, pavement saws, etc.

To apply, send resume to: SD Ireland PO Box 2286 S. Burlington, VT 05407.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Great benefits!

Call for information: Burlington Office, 802-651-1687.

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Inergy Propane

is the 4th largest propane marketing and distribution company in the U.S. Inergy is a rapidly growing company with great opportunity for future career development.

We are currently seeking experienced and highly

motivated sales professionals to help grow our industrial, commercial and residential business in several Vermont and eastern New York territories. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be self- motivated to succeed.

Prior sales experience is a must. The position comes with a base salary plus commission, full benefit package to include health, dental, vision and 401(k) options. EOE Email resumes to bbrasse1@yahoo.com.

Call 802-658-0201.

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RuRal VeRmont 15 Barre St., Suite 2 montpelier, Vt 05602 attn: Hiring Committee.

For more information: www.ruralvermont.org.

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Must be age 55 or over, income eligible, unemployed.

Vermont Associates for Training & Development, Inc.

Fair wages, good benefits.

EOE. Deadline for application is Sept. 15.

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DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE/DIRECTOR Fundraiser extraordinaire. Compelling writer and storyteller. Fascinated by marketing analytics. Cultivator of strong relationships. Detail-oriented project manager. Passionate defender of the public interest. If these qualities describe you, then maybe you’re who we’re looking for!

VPIRG is looking for a mission-driven individual with strong fundraising, relationship-building and writing skills to serve on our Development Team at either the Associate or Director level. The right candidate understands member-based advocacy organizations and enjoys strategizing how to garner support for our work. The candidate will coordinate: major donor drives, donor prospecting and cultivation; direct mail, phone and online giving campaigns; and other member communications and cultivation activities.

Three or more years specific fundraising experience required, ideally integrating multiple methods both on- and offline. Background in grassroots activism, marketing and/or communications a plus. Must understand the metrics of large-scale fundraising, as well as the art of building strong personal relationships to build our organization’s member base and financial strength. Competitive salary; employer-paid health, vision, dental and long-term disability insurance; employer-matching IRA contributions; and six weeks of annual leave.

Send cover letter, resume, salary requirements and writing samples via email only to: colleen@vpirg.org. EOE.

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CSL is an innovative and growing specialist software company (part of CSL Global Group), based in Burlington, VT. We are looking for exceptional Interns, Trainees or entry-level Database Specialists who want to become part of an enthusiastic, high-achieving team.

It’s a challenging, rewarding and exciting environment providing solutions for some of the world’s largest businesses.

We are looking for organized, motivated, smart people who can become effective quickly. You must be comfortable working to deadlines, and have a consistent eye for detail. Successful candidates must have strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a great attitude toward customer service.

There are ongoing career opportunities beyond the intern program for those demonstrating excellence.

Ideal experience/skills • Knowledge of SQL server 2005/8, and dealing with relational databases/ data files on a day-to-day basis.

• T-SQL scripting • Writing Stored Procedures • SSIS • Excel using VBA/macros • VB and .NET skills would be an advantage (These are ideal but not mandatory for the Intern/Trainee positions.)

CSL offers a competitive salary and employee benefits package including: • Generous vacation time • Learning allowance.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, email your cover letter and resume to Richard Whitehead, Chief Operating Officer at jobs@csl-us.com.

No calls. Applications due by Sept. 1. Seeking start date in Sept/Oct. For more info, visit: www.vpirg.org/jobs.

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Part-time Night Auditor Quality Inn in Shelburne is hiring.

Competitive pay, experience required.

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

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Please apply in person at Quality Inn, 2572 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, and bring references.

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Part-time hours: Monday – Friday, 11:45-4:45 p.m. (25 hours per week).

FAHC/UHC Opportunity exists for a part-time member service representative to create a strong member relationship by performing member services in a friendly and accurate manner. Specific duties include: · Assist members with opening new products and services · Assist members with problems and provide final resolution · Present products and services to members to ensure that sales goals are met · Maintain complete product and services knowledge.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in all areas of member service, demonstrate flexibility in different roles to meet the needs of the Branch, have effective communication and problem-solving skills, be committed to first-time accuracy, and show personal initiative to acquire knowledge necessary for success.

teller – Pearl Street, eSSex Jct.

Part-time hours: Monday, 10:15-5:15 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:15-5:15 p.m.; and Friday, 10:15-6:15 p.m. (21.5 hours).

Opportunity exists for a part-time teller at our Pearl Street branch. Qualified candidates must project a friendly and personable demeanor, have effective communication skills, be detailed and knowledgeable with computers, and be accurate. Cash handling and customer service experience required.

Saturday/Summer teller

Hours: School year = Saturdays, 8:45-3:15 p.m.; Summer = full-time (40 hours per week) with Saturday included and one day off during the week.

New England Federal Credit Union is looking for people who are enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and reliable to provide exceptional customer service handling teller transactions at our branch locations. You will be part of a team and organization committed to excellence and building relationships with our members.

This is a great opportunity for college students or anyone interested in working in a professional work environment while earning some extra money. During the school year you will work at our Harvest Lane Branch on Saturdays and during the summer you could be at any of our six branch locations in Chittenden County.

Qualified candidates must project a friendly and personable demeanor, have effective communication skills, attention to detail, and be accurate and knowledgeable with computers. Cash handling and customer service experience required.

NEFCU enjoys an employer of choice distinction with turnover averaging less than 10%.

More than 96% of our 165 staff say NEFCU is a great place to work (2009 Annual Staff Survey). If you believe you have the qualifications to contribute to this environment, please send your resume and cover letter to: HR@nefcu.com. EOE/AA

As a receptionist, you will 8/30/10 11:30:06 AM be responsible for greeting 4t-Adecco-090110.indd 1 visitors, answering phones, screening and directing calls. Duties also include, but are not limited to data Home Share Now, matching people and homes, seeks entry, photocopying, filing, sorting and distributing mail, and providing general to work in dynamic, small-office team to provide crucial support administrative support for Home Share matches in central Vermont. to other departments as needed. Hours are from Candidates must have BA or Master’s, as well as a 12:00-4:30 p.m. Monday mediation degree or certificate. through Friday.

We are seeking someone with excellent communication and Qualifications include a writing skills, compassion, and a sense of humor!

High School Diploma or Please send resume and writing sample to: equivalent, minimum six months of current office Home Share Now, experience, basic computer Attn: Megan Brown proficiency in Work and 115 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641 Excel, and possess strong mbrown@homesharecvt.org interpersonal and problem ADA/EOE solving skills.

Trained Mediator

Application Deadline: 09/15/10.

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Substance Abuse Counselors – St. Albans

Phoenix Houses of New England is under contract with the VT Department of Corrections to operate a residential treatment program within the Northwest State Correctional Facility for women in St. Albans, VT. We are currently recruiting for one Counselor. 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 LADC is required.

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Well-established website design and programming company seeks a standards-compliant HTML coder with a minimum of three years experience building HTML websites with properly formatted CSS; JavaScript skills a big plus.

We are also seeking a proficient PHP programmer for a LAMP environment. Successful applicants will have a minimum of three years experience building PHP web applications with simple, clean and well-formatted code.

Please email a resume, cover letter and at least three sample websites where your coding skills are on display to jobs@vtdesignworks.com. Any applicant not providing all required materials will not get a response. No phone calls.

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Edward Coughlin AdeccoUSA 274 North Main St., St. Albans, Vt Ph 802-527-0006 Fax 802-527-0009 edward.coughlin@adeccona.com

Part Time Receptionist

AAP, EEO, M/F/H/V/P Drug Free Workplace

HTML/CSS and PHP CoderS

Responsibilities: Installs, maintains and repairs computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devices related to HVAC and heat control. Reads complex blueprints, piping, sketches, schematics and wiring diagrams. Maintains electronic/pneumatic testing equipment. Performs preventative maintenance as is necessary in any area as required by the current business needs.

Qualifications: Must possess one or more of the following valid licenses/ certificates depending upon assigned duties. EPA Freon certificate, high pressure boiler operator’s license, limited electrician’s license for refrigeration, 2:30:15 PM natural gas certification, Plumber’s license recommended.

Position must pass a post-offer drug test and background check.

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Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products, is seeking candidates for consideration for an HVAC Technician opening in their St. Albans facility.

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 .

Email resume and form to Cathy Rossi , cprossi@phoenixhouse.org, or call 802-527-4353.

EOE

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We are one of the largest CPA firms in Vermont.

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Collaborative Solutions Corporation is seeking to fill several positions at our Second Spring Community Recovery Residence located in Williamstown, Vt. Wednesday February 8, 2006

Evening Nurse ~ One full-time evening nursing position to provide professional nursing

Editor services to residents who would generally receive services in a hospital environment, including providing JWBDAR0215 direct nursing services as needed, overseeing provision of care in line N/A with treatment plans, administering medications as prescribed and providing appropriate documentation. The shift for this position is from 3 – 11 p.m. Mon. – Fri. Our nurses also provide clinical and administrative supervision to Community Recovery Residence staff. Per diem opportunities for all shifts are also available. Candidates should have an RN or LPN with current Vermont license and a minimum of two years experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current psychiatric and medical experience.

Clinical Case Manager ~ One full-time position available for a person responsible for providing individual and group counseling, rehabilitative and social work services to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in a recovery-based & trauma-sensitive environment. Position is responsible for coordination of services with community mental health providers, psychiatric providers, and other community agencies. Master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling with a minimum of three years experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

Human Resources Generalist

Dartmouth Journal Services, Waterbury VT, provides the production management, copyediting, page layout, and Web-publishing file preparation Vocational / OT Coordinator ~ One full-time position open for an energetic, for some of the most prestigious scientific, technical, and medical journals recovery-oriented individual to provide vocational assessment, training and development theirfor fields.

DJS in is looking a well-rounded HR Generalist who will play an integral role in the day-to-day

in coordination with clinical and direct care staff. Candidates should have excellent

functions of the HR department. The successful candidate will manage the administration PRODUCTION EDITOR ASSISTANT communication and computer skills and the ability to work as a team player. This position of HRThe policies, procedures and programs.

Functional area responsibilities include:services employee for Production Production Editor Assistant performs support requires a master’s degree and two years experience; bachelor’s degree and three years development, employee relations, training and development, compensation, Editors.HRIS, Responsibilities: checking incomingbenefits, manuscripts for completeness, and identifying and following up on missing materials; preparing and experience; a combination of education and relevant experience and/or an Occupational employment and safety. Other key areas of focus will be through participation in the developissue preparing manuscripts copyediting; sizingTherapist art mentmaintaining and administration of HRfolders; practices and objectives which will provide anfor employeedegree may be considered. in accordance with customer standards; monitoring color art requirements, oriented, high-performance culture. offprint and copyright forms; and responding to author inquiries.

Requirements:

ability to manage multiple tasks, strong communication Recovery Staff ~ One full-time opening for a nighttime shift, as well as several per Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degreelevel in Human Resources or a related field and a and email), skills including a professional of correspondence (phone minimum 5 years experience in theorHRequivalent, field. A PHR certification preferred.

HighofSchool diploma abilityisto work days, 8:30am-5pm.diem openings for recovery staff to provide direct care to consumers in our community

recovery setting that would generally receive services in a hospital environment. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing supportive counseling, observing and recording The Production Editor performs editing and issue management processes, www.dartmouthjournals.com from receipt of raw manuscripts through issue release to press, may resident activities and behaviors, taking vital signs and assisting residents in meeting serve as an account’s primary customer contact for Publication Services. basic daily needs. The full-time position is salaried with benefits, and is scheduled as Requirements: organized and attentive to fine detail, must be able to three 12-hour overnight shifts and one four-hour shift.

PRODUCTION Pilgrim Five, SuiteEDITOR 5, 5 Pilgrim Park Road, Waterbury, VT 05676

multi-task, excellent verbal and writing skills, proficient in copyediting,

knowledge to resolve conflict BU I L D I NofGscientific B R I Gterminology H T F U as T Uneeded, R E S ability8/30/10 5:25:31 PM in a professional manner, good computer skills, including keyboarding, Vermont’s public/private early Housekeeping / Cleaning ~ Duties include providing housekeeping services file management, databases, and experience with MS Word, Bachelor’s

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childhood system or minimum 5 years editorial/ publishing experience.including, but not limited to, laundry, floors, dusting, windows, etc., as well as assisting our degree preferred, residents to learn similar skills as they transition to independent living. This position is partThe rewards are competitive compensation and full benefits that include medical/dental/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a hourly up to 20 hours per week. time company match. Interested candidates should forward their resume with salary requirements to: mlambert@dpc-nh.com, by fax 603-643-4062 or POSITION SUMMARY by mail to Mrs. Micky Lambert, Recruiter/HR Coordinator at Dartmouth Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured vehicle also required.

Journal Services, 69 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755.

EOE Serves as Senior Research and Statistics Analyst to Building Bright Futures State All positions offer competitive wages ~ benefits-eligible positions offer a flexible benefits Advisory Council. Contributes to the development of a comprehensive early childhood data infrastructure on early childhood in Vermont. Collaborates with and time-off package. state departments and other agencies, both public and private, to identify and collect, analyze and report on data to inform policy; prepares reports and helps Applications or resumes may be submitted (no phone calls, please) to: develop recommendations to present to the BBF State and Regional Councils, the Vermont legislature, and others. Acts as a data resource, interpreting and Lori Schober communicating data and its application to BBF state and regional planning, and to state and federal legislation and regulations, and emerging early care and Second Spring education policy and practice issues. Salary commensurate with experience.

Senior Research & Statistics Analyst

Applications due no later than September 30, 2010.

For details, including instructions to apply, see www.buildingbrightfutures.org.

No phone calls, please.

118 Clark Rd., Williamstown, VT 05679 Or via email at loris@cscorp.org.

EOE

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EXTERIOR PAINTER

Information Technologies/ Systems Operations Generalist

Must have: • 2 summers experience • Good work ethic • Ability to work 40 hours weekly

Development Director, Vermont Principals’ Association, Montpelier, VT

Lafayette Painting • Over 30 Years in Business • Eco-Friendly Company • Specialize in High-End, Professional Work • Commercial/ Residential Work • Call Paul, 802-863-5397.

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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE Burlington College is in the midst of an exciting transition, anticipating our move to a larger campus and projecting significant enrollment growth during the coming years. In support of these changes, we are seeking an experienced Director of Student Life. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the individual in this position will hold overall responsibility for student support services, housing and residential life, student activities, and community partnerships.

Part-time position to spearhead our fundraising and marketing efforts. Go to schoolspring.com job # 40762 for specific details and to apply.

Inquiries welcome: kpage@vpaonline.org

The successful candidate will have experience in student life administration, career 2v-VPA090110.indd services and community partnerships, and a familiarity with ADA and accommodations. We seek an organized and energetic individual with a demonstrated commitment to student life and student success.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a related field, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Burlington College is an equal opportunity employer.

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Unemployment Tax Auditor Make more than a living.

MENTAL HEALTH VermontMake Department a difference.of Labor

ACUTE CARE MANAGER

Local toy and gift company is seeking a warehouse worker. Job duties include packing, shipping, inventory stocking, product assembly and loading/unloading freight. Experience 5:23:36 PM in warehouse environments with some shipping experience preferred.

This position is currently part time, but could grow to full time in the future if warranted.

Rich Frog Industries

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Jobs@dvdmenus.net.

6D Laurette Dr., Essex Jct., VT 05452 (802) 383-0980 www.dvdmenus.net

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Shipper/Warehouse Worker (PT) Rich Frog Industries

Contact: Christine Plunkett, Vice President of Administration and Finance, Burlington College, 95 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

Email: Cplunkett@burlington.edu. No phone calls, please.

AA/EOE

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Subatomic Digital Inc., the Northeast leader in digital media development and delivery, is seeking an Information Technologies Generalist to grow with our company. Duties include managing information technology services, software processes and procedures to increase the efficiency of operations. This position also involves coordinating with ownership regarding the selection, design, development and security of data systems and storage, managing the overall operation and maintenance of data systems including the development, maintenance and implementation of hardware, software, user applications and peripheral equipment.

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Head CHef / KitCHen Manager

two Brothers tavern, a Middlebury, Vt. landmark, is seeking a positive professional to lead the daily kitchen operations of our high-volume, 150-seat restaurant and bar. at least five years of executive-chef-level experience required. ideal candidates will also have strong management, culinary, communication, time-management and computer skills. He/she should be personable, enjoy a collaborative creative process and be committed to creating upscale, homemade items from fresh, local ingredients. Competitive pay, benefits and performance incentives.

Send resumes and references to:

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Application PhotoGarden, 10 Dorset St., S. Burlington,VT 05403. open until filled.

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The Women’s Source for Sports is looking for women who enjoy active lifestyles to join our sales staff.

340 Dorset St. So. Burlington 863-3233

Part-time Sales Associate Position includes some weekends.

Store hours: M-F, 10-6, Sat., 10-5, Sun., 12 -5.

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TOWN OF ST. ALBANS, VT - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TOWN PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR SERVING FRANKLIN & GRAND ISLE COUNTIES Quality is a two-way opportunity…

Are you a match for NCSS?

CRISIS SUPPORT STAFF Please visit our website at www.ncssinc.org for position details, application links, additional listings and to learn more about NCSS! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Developmental Services

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“Creating a stronger community, one person at a time.”

The Town of St. Albans, VT is reopening its search for a Planning Administrator.

This is currently budgeted as a part-time (24 hour/week) position; however, it is anticipated that July 1, 2011, this will become a full-time position. Benefits are available and salary is negotiable. This position performs technical, administrative and regulatory work related to the Town’s planning process. The successful applicant will possess a high degree of research, analytic and communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team.

For a complete job description, please go to www.stalbanstown.com and click on the link for the Planning Administrator job on the home page, or contact Jennifer Gray at adminast@comcast.net or at (802) 527-8346.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to adminast@comcast.net by

Specialized community Support Worker September 30, 2010. The Town of St. Albans is an equal opportunity employer.

NCSS Inc., 107 Fisher Pond Rd., 25-year-old man who enjoys horseback riding, hiking and movies St. Albans, VT 05478. hr@ncssinc.org needs 25 hours of morning support in the Milton and Burlington areas.

Knowledge of ASL or willingness to learn required. Staff must be comfortable around horses and enjoy being active. Monday through Friday 4t-TownofStAlbans-090110.indd 1 8/30/10 2v-NCSSCrisis-090110.indd 1 8/26/10 2:20:51 PM mornings, benefits eligible. career adviSor — Succeed Program Career Advisors help college students with developmental disabilities identify a meaningful career path through securing parttime employment and an internship placement. They work closely with students on job-related skills such as interview coaching and workplace communication, as well as support students to build employment portfolios. Candidates with a background in business and experience with the population is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting-edge post-secondary education program in diverse and dynamic Burlington, Vt . Full time with comprehensive benefits package . training SpecialiSt Charming 65-year-old woman who enjoys walking, visiting parks and car rides needs 20 hours of weekday support. Ideal candidate for this benefits-eligible position is a woman willing to try new activities who can offer gentle encouragement and support. Hours are flexible. reSidential inStructor This busy New North End home offers the right conscientious, detailand team-oriented individual the chance to work with an energetic team providing residential support and training to six developmentally disabled adults. Focus of the work is in basic living, vocational skill development, and taking part in many social and community activities. Have fun every day while growing professionally and personally. Total personal care and household duties required. 17 hrs. week working Tuesday, Saturday and every other Wednesday.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Washington School District Invitation to Bid Re-Roofing/Insulation Project 2010

The Washington School District is accepting sealed bids for a Re-Roofing/Insulation Project for the fall of 2010. All bids must have “Re-Roofing/Insulation Project” clearly marked on the outside of the envelope and must be received at the Orange North Supervisory Union office by Friday, September 3, 2010.

The Re-Roofing/Insulation project will include re-roofing and insulation installation of a section of the Washington Village School.

All bids must include: not-to-exceed contract price, proof of insurance (per specs), three current references and all additional requirements listed in the bid specifications.

BID AWARD: Bids must be received at the Orange North Supervisory Union Office by September 3, 2010, until 4 p.m. local time. Bids will be opened shortly thereafter. Bid awards will be made at the September 14, 2010, School Board meeting. Phone and fax bids will not be accepted.

SITE VIEWING: All interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a site visit on Monday, August 30, 2010, at 4 p.m. This visit will enable bidders to review the area to be worked on, obtain general information about the project, and have questions answered.

BID SPECIFICATIONS: Bid specifications and prints must be obtained from the Washington North Supervisory Union.

employment counSelor

Part-time position (19 hours) working in an evidence-based supported employment program assisting individuals recovering from mental illness with their employment and education goals. Responsibilities include community-based assessment, skill and comfort level developing a widerange of jobs in the community, and a desire to work on a multidisciplinary team. Two years human service work experience, valid Vermont driver’s license, registered vehicle and knowledge of community resources required. Knowledge of the Burlington business community preferred.

Visit www.howardcenter.org for more details and a complete list of employment opportunities.

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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Please contact:

Chris Locarno, Business Manager Orange North Supervisory Union 111B Brush Hill Road Washington, Vermont 05679 802-433-5818

Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Washington School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to negotiate individually with any contractor to serve the best interests of the school district.

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Public Policy Manager

Financial Assistant – Payroll This is a full-time position in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office that is responsible for performing technical and administrative accounting work including payroll and human resources administration, departmental and audit reporting. High school diploma with three (3) years of direct payroll-related experience required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Franklin Grand Isle United Way seeks P/T TemP CamPaign assoCiaTe to begin immediately and end on 1/15/11. Candidates must be highly organized & have excellent communication skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Send resume & cover letter to: karina@fgiunitedway.org or mail to: FgiUW executive Director Po Box 387, st. albans, VT 05478

MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR

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Web Developer

Holiday inn, 1068 Williston rd., s. Burlington, vt 05403 or email to Jonathan@ innvermont.com.

Responsibilities include the review of mortgage loan documents, preliminary approvals, and establishing the terms and conditions of the loan with the member.

Evaluating loans for sale on secondary market, and selling and cross-selling additional products and services. The position is based in our Burlington branch location. Six months to two years of similar or related experience and a high school diploma required. Salary is paid on a base-pay + commission basis. Competitive benefits package provided.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a financial cooperative that operates six branches, in six counties serving over 28,000 members. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

Send resume to:

hr@vtfcu.org or FAX (802) 658-9627 or Vermont Federal Credit Union Human Resources Department PO Box 407 Burlington, VT 05402.

EOE

Delta Marketing Group - South Burlington, VT

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Technology Driven - Results Proven

Vermont Technical College is seeking two part-time Public Safety Officers for the Williston campus. Both weekend and evening shifts.

Duties to include protection of people and property on the college campus and to assist in the handling of emergency situations. Patrol of campus buildings and grounds to prevent and/or handle any incidents of theft, vandalism, fire or fire hazards, disorderly conduct, safety, security or other issues. Ensure that buildings are locked and unlocked as appropriate; check physical plant at night. Report any security incidends and unusual or hazardous conditions as appropriate. Respond to calls involving medical emergencies.

Qualifications: High school plus 2-3 years of relevant experience including one year of directly related security or law enforcement training/experience. Excellent customer service and communications skills; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. A valid Vermont driver's license is required. A fingerprint supported criminal background check is required for these positions.

Continued employment is contingent upon the results of this check.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical is also required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline is September 17, 2010, or until filled.

email resume to: jobs@godelta.com

Vermont Technical College

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Burlington

Public Works Dept.

The Public Works Dept. is seeking qualified applicants Vermont Businesses for Social for a full-time position within Responsibility seeks a Public Policy Manager to develop the Water & Sewer Division. and implement public policy This position carries a fullstrategies, outreach and education benefit package including programs for our 1,300-member health, dental and vacation. business organization.

The ideal candidate should The position is full time, salaried.

1-UnitedWay-090110.indd 1 8/30/10 4:30:12 PM be experienced in the For full job description go to operation and maintenance www.vbsr.org. of public water and sewer Entry-Mid Level Application systems. deadline is Applications are available at Sept. 20, 2010.

Delta Marketing Group seeks to Williston Public Works Office Please send add a Jr. Developer to the team. You resume and any 7878 Williston Rd. must be highly skilled in HTML/CSS other materials to in hand coding. You must be solid in Williston, VT, 05495 andreac@vbsr.org.

SEO best practices with good attenor online at tion to detail. http://town.williston.vt.us/.

For a complete description or City of Burlington Application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Now hiring experienced A true team player who is self1 8/30/10 4:17:51 PM Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume,2v-VBSR-090110.indd motivated and eager to learn. part-time server cover letter and City of Burlington Application by September 10, for a.m. and p.m. shifts.

See website for details and requirements.

Apply in person to: 2010 to: HR Dept, 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401. www.godelta.com Harper’s restaurant/ EOE. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

TOWN OF WILLISTON

To apply: Please submit a Vermont Tech employment application with resume and cover letter to Office of Human Resources, Vermont Technical College, PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT 05061.

Employment application is available on the Vermont Tech website: www.vtc.edu.

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PARALEGAL

Busy law practice seeks energetic and bright paralegal for full-time employment. Position involves handling many aspects of real estate transactions (title searches, coordinating closings, etc.) and some litigation support.

The right candidate will be well organized and self-motivated. Excellent writing and quick thinking skills are required.

Employer is willing to train the right candidate.

Competitive salary (based upon experience) and excellent benefits.

Enjoyable workplace environment.

Send cover letter and resume to: Hiring Attorney Mailbox 312 40 Court Street Middlebury, VT 05753

Vermont Tech is an equal opportunity employer.

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Warehouse Manager Experienced warehouse manager for a growing company in the Burlington area. Requirements include experience managing staff, receiving and shipping product, inventory control, computer literacy particularly warehouse software, inventory control, barcoding, document processing, etc. Salary with benefits DOE. Send resume to: whsemgrsearch@ gmail.com.

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Concrete Curb Formworker Kwiniaska Golf Club is now accepting applications for fall employment.

Openings exist in our

snaCK bar.

The position involves food preparation, beverage service and cash register use.

Flexible schedule, must be available through October.

Visit our website www.kwiniaska.com, download a job application and email to bcaldwell@kwiniaska.com.

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Seeking experienced personnel to work on our concrete curb crew. Must be able to lift and place heavy curb forms on a continual basis and be willing to work long hours and weekends.

O.T. pay!

Apply to: SD Ireland, an Equal Opportunity Employer, PO Box 2286, S. Burlington, VT 05407

seeks

smart, energetic, nature-loving, organic food-eating individual

Call 802-658-0201.

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Activities Coordinator ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CLASS RELATIONS Work with the Director of Class Relations to manage class activities and reunion giving program. Responsible for student relations including events and the Student Alumni Association.

Serve as the liaison for the 1st through the 10th reunion classes, including coordinating the 5th and 10th reunions to maximize attendance and participation in the class gift. Responsible for the Norwich presence and interaction on social networking sites.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OFFICE OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH Administrative work supporting the Associate VP for Research and the Academic Grant Writer/Manager. Duties include coordinating daily office operations and workflow working with a wide range of university constituents and faculty; announcing funding opportunities; processing award approvals, purchases, and expense and deposit transactions; and maintaining records of program activities. In addition, coordinate with other staff in support of major academic events, including the Colby Military Writer’s Symposium.

Please visit our website www.norwich.edu/jobs, for further details and information on how to apply for these and other great jobs.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, group life and long-term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, retirement annuity plan, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

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St. Joseph’s Level III Residential Care Home is seeking to hire an experienced individual who can perform the role of Activities Coordinator. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of daily activities composed of recreational, educational, social and religious programs.

The right candidate will have experience with care planning and documentation according to Residential Care requirements.

The position necessitates a high level of care and compassion; a high level of communication; and strong organizational skills. The candidate must have a willingness to promote the vision, mission and values of the home.

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to help co-lead a group of seven enthusiastic preschoolers through their early years. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in early education will be given preference, and the individual with the right set of qualities will be considered as well. Experience working with young children is necessary; an interest in developing nature-based preschool curriculum important. We hope to find an individual with the following qualities: love of Mother Nature; desire to nurture stewardship of the earth; ability to play guitar or other instrument; ability to be active (we regularly hike, swim and take lots of field trips); independence and self direction; gardening skills; love of learning and teaching. Experience working with young children half- to full-time position available, decent hourly wage, paid vacations and sick days. If interested send resume or letter describing yourself to kellyrps@earthlink.net.

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Nonprofit Contemporary Art Gallery Burlington Vermont The Firehouse Gallery, Vermont’s leading contemporary art venue, is seeking a Gallery Coordinator/Curatorial Assistant. Candidates must be experienced in gallery/museum management, well organized, detail oriented, able to work independently, and have excellent writing and oral communication skills. He or she should be outgoing, friendly and work well with the public.

The gallery coordinator is responsible for all day-to-day aspects of running the gallery including shipping and receiving artwork, sales, correspondence with artists and clients, paying bills, bookkeeping, and supervising volunteers. He/She will manage events, assist in the operation of our artist-in-residence programs, and work with the curator in exhibition installation including light construction.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of the contemporary art world and experience using Windows OS including Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems. Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field required. Full-time, excellent benefits including health.

For a complete description or City of Burlington Application visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume, cover letter, and City of Burlington Application to:

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Drs. Fischer, Ziegler & lunDberg, Barre Office Seeking a full-time assistant for our busy orthodontic practice to provide direct patient care. Ideal candidate will have relevant clinical experience and possess radiology certification. Other candidates will be considered. Candidate must be caring, and dependable team player. Excellent service skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

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If you offer sparkling customer service and great writing skills, Ca r i n g P e o P l e Wa n t e d 2h-UnionStreetM-090110.indd 1 8/30/10 6:00:53 PM can hit the ground running and 2h-Timberlane-090110.indd 1 think on your feet, send your resume and three 30-second writing samples to: DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT jobs@wcax.com Burlington College is in the midst of an exciting transition, anticipating our or Creative Services, WCAX TV, move to a larger campus and projecting significant enrollment growth during PO Box 4508, Burlington, VT the coming years. In support of these changes, we are seeking an experienced Home Instead Senior Care, a pro05406.

Director of Physical Plant. Reporting to the Vice President of Administration vider of non-medical companionNo phone calls. and Finance, the individual in this position will hold overall responsibility for maintenance of the college’s campus and buildings. Responsibilities include building maintenance and repairs, grounds maintenance, supervision of custodial staff, soliciting project bids, and working with outside vendors.

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The successful candidate will have knowledge of the building trades, experience working in an institutional or campus setting, an understanding and appreciation of sustainable energy practices, project management experience, and supervisory experience. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and hold a valid driver’s license. Strong communication and organizational skills desired.

Burlington College is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Christine Plunkett, Vice President of Administration and Finance, Burlington College, 95 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

Email: Cplunkett@burlington.edu. No phone calls, please.

AA/EOE Deadline for submissions: September 13, 2010.

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Please visit www.ccv.edu for the full position requirements and application instructions.

CCV offers a competitive salary with a generous benefits package including medical/dental insurance, paid leave, 12% retirement contribution and tuition waiver.

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Part-time, flexible scheduling, including: Daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts currently available. No heavy lifting.

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Two positions available immediately in early childhood center:

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six months experience working with customers via phone and/ or in person along with data entry skills are required. A CSR must possess strong interpersonal and problem solving skills, be detailoriented, and be a team player.

Application Deadline: 09/15/10.

These are all activities that may be enjoyed while caring for a person with developmental disabilities in your home or client’s. Enjoy every season of the year with the benefit of a home-based career — while making a meaningful difference!

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GROUNDSKEEPER/ CUSTODIAN Champlain Valley Union High School. is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper/Custodian.

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Senior management team position. Responsibilities include development, management and tracking of: family partnership systems including family goal setting; and support and followup around community services and resources; partnerships with Powers Company is a CPA1 firm 8/30/10 5:51:26 PM 1t-Kathyflynn090110.indd Sullivan 1 8/30/10 and 6:08:01 1t-chittendenSSU090110.indd PM community and state agencies providing services relevant to that has offered quality accounting, auditing and tax services Head Start or its program participants, including services for Questions? Call 802-879-7576. to its clients for over 25 years.

English Language Learners; child abuse and neglect prevention, identification and reporting systems; volunteer and internship systems; parent involvement in program, and community functions and services; and parent education and family literacy initiatives. Participation in regional and state-based committee work. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, human We are currently accepting resumes for a senior and/or staff services or related field, and 5 to 7 years of relevant work accountant to join our firm. The ideal candidate will have a experience. 40 hrs/week, full year. Competitive salary, health working understanding of governmental and nonprofit accounting. plan and excellent benefits. Please send resume and cover letter Auditing experience a plus, but we can train. The candidate 2v-Burnham-090110.indd 1 8/30/10 5:47:16 PM with three work references by email to: pbehrman@cvoeo.org. needs to possess a degree in accounting and be eligible for

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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY The Clerk/Treasurer’s Office is seeking to fill a full-time position responsible for coordinating administrative support for the office. Completion of bachelor’s degree and two years experience; or an associate’s degree and three years experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in an office environment required.

For a complete description or City of Burlington Application, visit our website at www.hrjobs.ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Human Resources at 802-865-7145. If interested, send resume, cover letter and City of Burlington Application by September 10, 2010 to: HR Dept., 131 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401. EOE.

Afterschool Professionals Wanted

The Burlington Kids afterschool program seeks creative, enthusiastic individuals to work in after-school programs at JJ Flynn Elementary school 4:29:02 PMand at the Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes elementary school. We seek skilled educators and childcare professionals with a passion for creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all interests and abilities.

These are part-time positions working with students MondayFriday for approximately 15-20 hours each week.

To apply, please send a cover letter, a current resume and reference list to: Jeffrey J. Fournier Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities Burlington School District jfournie@bsdvt.org phone 802.540.0285 cell 802.316.0402 fax 802.864.8501

WOMEN, MINORITIES & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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PRESCHOOL TEACHER and EARLY CARE ADVOCATE POSITIONS Provide developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in a Head Start classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children.

Teacher – Richford: 40 hours/week, 42 weeks/year.

Starting wage $15.61–16.94/hour.

ECA – Burlington: 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

Starting wage: $12.67–14.36/hour.

Both positions include health plan and excellent benefits, and require bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, VT educator’s license, classroom experience, and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcome assessment, and working with children with special needs. Teacher position requires license with endorsement in early childhood education or early childhood special education.

Please specify position and location, and send resume and cover letter with three work references by email to pirish@cvoeo.org.

For all positions: Successful applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; skills in documentation and record keeping; proficiency in MS Word, email and Internet; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be energetic, positive, mature, professional, diplomatic, motivated, and have a can-do, extra-mile attitude. A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply.

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fair included sunflowers the size of serving platters, Hubbard squash resembling wrecking balls and tomatoes on the scale of boxing gloves. As John Young, a veteran giant-vegetable grower from Jericho, will tell you, the hobby is so addictive that some enthusiasts risk needing rehab.

“Why grow a regular pumpkin when you can grow a big pumpkin?” he quips.

Growing giant produce, and in particular giant pumpkins, takes significantly more effort than cultivating conventional vegetables. Dick Squires, an experienced gardener also from Jericho, discovered that this year when he tried his hand at the biggies.

John Young, right, unloading a giant sunflower

University of Vermont Squires has needed to swaddle each of his giant pumpkins with quilts. He guesses LaboR DaY Comedy Show that this summer he has already spent hundreds of hours babying his giants.

Monday Sept. 6th His wife, Ann, also an avid gardener, can’t quite understand the obsession. But doors open 7pm, show 8pm she thinks she knows the reason for it.

UVM Patrick Gym “It’s the Y chromosome. That’s what You may be able to participate it is,” she says during a visit with Squires’ in a research program at the mentor, Young. $10 for public, $5 for students University of Vermont!

“That could be true,” Young says. tickets available at uvmtickets.com “It’s like, do you want a tractor, or do STUDY #30: For ages 18-45 you want a bigger tractor?”

• You will learn strategies to decrease Squires stays silent. He’s busy anayour anxiety and quit smoking! lyzing the growth charts he’s sketched • The study involves a total of 12 visits in pencil on a yellow legal pad. If he’s • Free Nicotine Replacement Patches are anything like Young, giant pumpkins are included in the brief 4-session intervention just his gateway to growing ever-bigger • Also earn monetary compensation for produce. There are dozens of possibilimost visits, totaling up to $142.50 in cash ties for giant cultivation.

For more information or to set up an Young’s compact suburban backappointment, please call 656-0655 yard is like the Willy Wonka chocolate factory of garden plots. Everything is STUDY #33: For ages 18-65 oversized. His sunflowers are 15 feet This study involves 2 visits, a total of tall. His beans are two feet long. All the approximately 4 hours. If eligible you may other fruits and vegetables — tomatoes, be asked to quit for 12 hours. Participants in the study may be paid $40 in cash onions, zucchini — look like ones you’d buy in the grocery store, if the grocery For more information or to set up store stocked produce on steroids. These an appointment, please call vegetables aren’t for eating; they’re for Teresa at 656-3831 showing off.

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Since he began growing giant vegetables 14 years ago, Young has achieved just one thousand-pounder, a feat equaled by only a handful of people in VGVGA. He says he doesn’t expect to achieve another heavyweight this year; Seven Days is Some examples: it hasn’t been a good season for him.

• Did you read a story that moved turning 15 next Still, Young will let his giants grow until you to laughter, tears or action? just before the Vermont Giant Pumpkin month, and we’d • Did you meet the love of your life Regatta on October 10, when he’ll assess like to hear from through 7D personals? whether any are large enough to serve as vessels in the race. readers about • What’s the first thing you turn Regardless of whether any of the to when the paper comes out on your relationship men’s pumpkins pass muster for the reWednesdays? Other must-reads? gatta, they’re ultimately destined for the with us. compost heap. First, though, the seeds will be scooped out and collected for You get the idea. If you care to comment on any of the above, or anything future plantings. Seeds from champion else about the paper (or website), we’d love to hear from you! growers such as Companion are sought We’ll print a sampling of your responses in our anniversary issue after, and many of the entries in the fair September 8. And, all respondents’ names will be entered in a raffle to win gift certificates for fabulous local restaurants! weigh-off are his pumpkins’ progeny.

Companion says he can get as much as $500 to $600 for proven seed (from pumpkins weighing more than 1000 pounds). But, like other giant-vegetable growers, the king isn’t in it for the money.

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In April, using seeds donated by Young, Squires cultivated six plants inside a hothouse. Once the fruit had the circumference of a football, he transferred the plants into the ground and protected them with heated tents. In June, once the frost worries had passed, he removed the tents and picked the three best plants to continue growing.

From then on, Squires spent hours weeding and feeding the plants and burying the vines so the leaves stood up straight and absorbed maximum nutrition from the sun. As the pumpkins grew larger — giants can pack on 16 pounds in a day — Squires shifted them onto porous fabric similar to a window screen and surrounded them with play sand. The fabric is meant to keep out worms and mice, which bore into the fruit, while the sand helps the pumpkin slide smoothly along the fabric as it expands. An individual tarp tent protects each pumpkin from the sun.

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“Our goal is for people to get together and spend time together in a wholesome way,” explains festival cofounder Heather Kennedy. “We’ve got some really talented people that come to this thing. It’s really been a nice surprise.” Those amateur musicians can also hone their skills in the Show & Tell Songwriters’ Contest — a “homespun version of ‘American Idol,’” the festival website notes. Over the course of three days, a variety of regional bands take the open-air stage, including Vermont’s Big Spike, Massachussetts’ Blackstone Valley Bluegrass (pictured) and New Hampshire’s Cardigan Mountain Tradition. Music workshops, field games and marshmallows toasted over the campfire round out the jubilee.

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Friday, September 3, through Sunday, September 5, 9 a.m.

- 8 p.m., at North Branch Bluegrass Festival Grounds in Bridgewater. Early-bird camping available. $5-20 per day; $20-50 weekend pass; free for children under 5. Info, 672-3042. www.nbbluegrass.com

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Twelve hours. Six stages. Nearly 100 performers. Randolph’s New World Festival is a bustling mecca for fans of traditional music and dance. The 18th annual blowout tips its hat to Vermont’s Celtic and French Canadian heritage by drawing acts from all over northern New England, Canada and the British Isles.

Some musical must-sees: The Press Gang’s energetic Irish tunes, Skellig’s (pictured) celtic rock, Québecois fiddling by Claude Méthé, and the young musicians’ showcase. Meanwhile, the Midnight Capers rock Morris dance moves and double-footed jumps in the street, and callers Nils Fredland and Adina Gordon lead organized steps in the dance tent. Throw traditional crafts and international food into the mix, and half a day will fly by fast.

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Sunday, September 5, noon-midnight, at Chandler Music Hall and Main Street in Randolph. $5-35; $20 adult tickets available after 6 p.m.; discounts for volunteers. Info, 728-6464. www.newworldfestival.com

Laugh Track “Before YouTube, I was just a skinny white kid that thought he was funnier and cooler than he actually was,” sings Bo Burnham in “Welcome to YouTube.”

“And now, well, not much has changed, but I have a shitload of money.” Subtle the 20-year-old comedian isn’t. But funny? Yeah. Burnham’s satirical musical comedy — performed to his own piano or guitar accompaniment — made him a teen Internet sensation, and he’s since starred in a “Comedy Central Presents” special, toured internationally, and released an eponymous CD and DVD. With tongue-in-cheek sketches about his idea of the perfect woman, white supremacy and more, “the ‘stuff ’ he sings about is so politically incorrect it isn’t funny,” says the Boston Globe. “Except it is.” Get in on the funny business at UVM this week.

BO BURNHAM Monday, September 6, 8-10 p.m., at UVM Patrick Gymnasium in South Burlington. $5 with UVM ID; $10. Info, 656-2076. www.uvm.edu/bored

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BURNHAM KNITTERS: Yarn unfurls into purls at a chat-and-craft session. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 68 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7576.

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY PHILATELIC CLUB: Stamp collectors of all levels of interest and experience swap sticky squares, and stories about them. GE Healthcare Building, South Burlington, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4817, laineyrapp@ yahoo.com.

DEMOLITION DERBY: Got road rage? Drivers let it all out at an adrenaline-steeped motor-sport tradition. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 863-5966.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Local poets, musicians, singers, storytellers and comics unearth hidden talents and step into the limelight. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

fairs & festivals CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAIR: Parades, a giant sand sculpture, circus acts and talent showcases join top musical acts and a wealth of fried food at Vermont’s largest fair. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-midnight. $4-10 admission; $5 parking; separate tickets required for grandstand concerts and events.

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LAMOILLE VALLEY YEAR-ROUND FARMERS ARTISAN MARKET: Farmers and food producers fill Vermonters’ totes with local and organic dining options, including eggs, cider, seeds and cow cheeses. River Arts Center, Morrisville, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 888-1261.

MIDDLEBURY FARMERS MARKET: Crafts, cheeses, breads and veggies vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. The Marbleworks, Middlebury, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-0178, middleburyfm@ yahoo.com.

SOUTH HERO FARMERS MARKET: Foodies take advantage of fresh-from-the-farm fare and other local goodies. St. Rose of Lima Church, South Hero, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5912.

health & fitness ‘BONE BUILDERS’: Folks bulk up their bone and muscle strength through guided exercises.

Senior Citizens Center, Brandon, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-3121.

kids ‘PETER THE MUSIC MAN’: Educator Peter Alsen lets preschoolers try out various instruments at a fun intro to music theory. Colchester Meeting House, 12:30-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

music MONTRÉAL JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL: An inaugural bash showcases local, national and international acts in traditional and contemporary Jewish music. Various locations, Montréal, 7:30 p.m. Various prices. Info, 514-826-8962.

SNATAM KAUR & GURUGANESHA SINGH: Sacred chants based on traditional Sikh mantras and English verses raise funds for the Mountain Spirit Institute. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $25-45. Info, 603-4480400.

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Saturday, September 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, September 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Kenyon’s Field in Waitsfield. $3; free for children under 12. Info, 496-7907. www.madrivercraftfair.com

‘THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE’: In the thrilling follow-up to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, private investigator Lisbeth Sanders is framed for the murder of two journalists with a huge scoop. Cinema 2, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

ENOSBURG FALLS FARMERS MARKET: A morethan-20-year-old summer bazaar offers herbs, jellies, vegetables and just-baked goodies in the heart of the village. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 933-4503 or 933-6623.

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The annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair has always been a place to gaze upon some of the best handmade art around. With functional and decorative items from more than 100 juried artisans from Vermont and beyond, it still is. But now visitors can get in touch with their own inner artist at the fair. Under the direction of Warren painter Mary Hill, folks adorn two large banners with words and images praising the community. It’ll “celebrate our 40th anniversary in a really big way,” says craft fair manager Laura Arnesen. You’ll also find live jazz

by Green Mountain Swing and Johnny Reid amid such creative expressions as naturally shed antler chandeliers and beer-cap photo frames.

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‘MICMACS’: Amélie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s newest sensation follows a daydreamer who, along with a band of quirky junkyard dealers, schemes the downfall of two weapons manufacturers. Cinema 1, Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. $4-7. Info, 748-2600.

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Info, 775-0903.

8 a.m.-7 p.m. $5-7; free for kids 2 and under.

Info, 644-5974.

‘Micmacs’: See WED.01, 7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: Weather permitting, an 8.5-acre maze of maize lures labyrinth lovers outstanding in their field. Last person will be admitted at 3 p.m. Boudreau Farm, Danville, 10 a.m. $9-12; free for ages 4 and under. Info, 748-1399, info@vermontcornmaze.com.

‘The Girl Who Played With Fire’: See WED.01, 7 p.m.

Wagon Ride Wednesday: Riders lounge in sweet-smelling hay on scenic, horse-drawn routes. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

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‘Death of a Salesman’: Christopher Lloyd stars in Arthur Miller’s heartbreaking tale about achieving the American Dream. Weston Playhouse, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Various prices; visit www.westonplay house.org for details. Info, 824-8167.

‘The Sound of Music’: How do you solve a problem like Maria? The Stowe Theatre Guild tells the musical story of the nun-turned-governess. Town Hall Theatre, Stowe, 8 p.m. $10-22.

Info, 253-3961, tickets@stowetheatre.com.

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‘Extempo’ Live Original Storytelling: Amateur raconteurs deliver polished, 5-minutelong true stories at an open-mic evening, sans note cards. Black Door Bar & Bistro, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free to participants; $5 otherwise. Info, 223-7070.

‘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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South Royalton Farmers Market: More than a dozen vendors peddle various locally grown agricultural goods and unique crafts.

Town Green, South Royalton, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 763-8087.

Winooski Farmers Market: Area growers and bakers offer their soil-grown and homemade wealth for shoppers to bring home.

Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 734-6175, wfm@winooskidowntown.com.

health & fitness Ujjayi Pranayama: Yogis concentrate on breathing in a healing exercise led by Rob Gold of River’s Grace Yoga. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202, info@ hungermountain.com.

kids PJ Story Time: Kids in nighttime clothes catch a tale and make a craft before bed. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2151.

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Brown Bag Concerts: Pianist Gregory Douglass and cellist Monique Citro fill the courtyard with music. Christ Church, Montpelier, noon. Free. Info, 223-9604.

‘Critical State’: Audience members move freely through the building as dancers follow a mapped route exploring timing and possibility in this experiential work by Polly Motley. See “State of the Arts,” this issue.

River Arts Center, Morrisville, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 888-1261.

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Hinesburg Farmers Market: Growers sell bunched greens, goat meat and root veggies among vendors of pies, handmade soap and knitwear. United Church of Hinesburg, 3:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3018, info@hinesburglionsfarmers market.org.

Lake Willoughby Farmers & Artisan Market: Performances by local musicians join produce, eggs, lemonade, gemstone jewelry, sun catchers and more to lure buyers throughout the warm months. Long Pond Road, Westmore, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 525-8842.

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Jericho Farmers Market: Passersby graze through locally grown veggies, pasture-raised meats, area wines and handmade crafts. Mills Riverside Park, Jericho, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-5455.

Visual Presentation & Lecture: A PowerPoint show illuminates the Gnostic perspective on “The Alchemy of the Rosicrucians: The First Day.” 6 Fairfield Hill Road, St. Albans, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 524-9706, vermont@goldenrosycross.org.

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Movie Night: A surf-style eatery queues up a wind-and-water-themed flick weekly. The Spot, Burlington, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 540-1778.

film Big Flicks at the Paramount: A revived theater works its way through notable films from “the decade that changed the cinema,” 1965 to ‘75. This week’s feature is The Godfather:

Jazzgrass Hootenanny: Gordon Stone, Kalev Freeman, Matt Schrag, D. Davis and Phil Halteman contribute to an evening of bluegrass and more. B-Side Playground. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 6 p.m. $2-3; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 244-7103.

Montréal Jewish Music Festival: See WED.01, 7:30 p.m.

Snow Farm Vineyard Concert Series: The Starline Rhythm Boys provide tunes for outdoor listeners at a picnic-friendly vineyard. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 372-9463.

Weezer: Glorious day: Rivers Cuomo’s alt-rock band and openers Coheed and Cambria take the Champlain Valley Fair by storm. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $48 includes free gate admission to the fair when purchased in advance. Info, 863-5966.

outdoors Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

talks Rita McCaffrey: The founder and retired executive director of Dismas of Vermont speaks about her career advocating for restorative justice at the college’s convocation ceremony.

Griswold Library lawn. Green Mountain College, Poultney, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 287-8926.

theater ‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.01, 7:30 p.m.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Auditions: Thespians ages 16 and up try out for roles in the Brandon Town Players’ killer fall production. Brandon Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-6720.

‘The Drawer Boy’: An actor observes the lives of two farmers to polish his role, but slowly uncovers what binds the World War II veterans together in Michael Healey’s drama. Depot Theatre, Westport, 8 p.m. $12-22. Info, 518-9624449.

‘The Sound of Music’: See WED.01, 8 p.m.

words Visiting Artist & Writer Series: The Vermont Studio Center hosts a reading by Carl Phillips. Lowe Lecture Hall, Johnson, 8 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-2727.

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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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EcoSew: ‘Let’s Make SadBoy Dolls!’: Crafters practice sewing curves and straight stitches while whipping together 1970s-style dolls. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $25 includes all materials.

Info, 862-7417.

Tertulia Latina: Latino Americanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español. Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:307 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.

fairs & festivals Champlain Valley Fair: See WED.01, 10 a.m.-midnight.

Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: Crowds converge on the midway for circus acts, horticultural displays, equine events and live music at this annual ag-centric affair. Vermont State Fair Grounds, Rutland, 5-9 p.m. $1-12; $25-35 season pass; $1-3 parking; additional prices for grandstand entertainment. Info, 775-5200.

film Summer Film Series: A warm-weather bigscreen bash includes a lineup of thought-provoking flicks, such as this week’s A Town Called Panic. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 518-523-2512.

food & drink Chelsea Farmers Market: A 35-year-old town-green tradition supplies shoppers with meat, cheese, vegetables, fine crafts and weekly entertainment. North Common, Chelsea, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 685-7726, chelseacommunitymarket@gmail.com.

Fair Haven Farmers Market: Community entertainment adds flair to farm produce. Fair Haven Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 518-282-9781.

Five Corners Farmers Market: Farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an open-air exchange. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-6701 or 355-3143, essex communityfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

‘Foodways Fridays’: Historic recipes get a revival as folks learn how heirloom garden veggies become seasonal dishes in the farmhouse kitchen. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

Hardwick Farmers Market: A burgeoning culinary community celebrates local ag with fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Route 15 West, Hardwick, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 533-2337, hardwickfarmers market@gmail.com.

Hartland Farmers Market: Everything from freshly grown produce to specialty food abounds at outdoor stands highlighting the local plenitude. Hartland Public Library, 4-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 436-2500, hartlandfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Ludlow Farmers Market: Merchants divide a wealth of locally farmed products, artisanal eats and unique crafts. Okemo Mountain School, Ludlow, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 734-3829.

Lyndonville Farmers Market: Ripe fruits and veggies highlight an outdoor sale of locally grown eats. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 3-7 p.m. Free. Info, 533-7455, lyndonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Richmond Farmers Market: Live music entertains fresh-food browsers at a melodycentered market connecting farmers and cooks.

The Richmond Young Fiddlers and Symphony Reel light up the stage. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5273.

Stowe Mountain Resort Farmers Market: Nab an organic lunch while perusing the wares of area farmers, craft producers and artists. Stick around for the live music, and cooking and garden demos. Spruce Peak at Stowe, 11 a.m.3 p.m. Free. Info, 253-3000.

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music Justin BieBer: Teen hearts beat faster as the Canadian pop star performs hit songs.

Sean Kingston opens. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $42.75-63.75 includes free gate admission to the fair when purchased in advance. Info, 863-5966. north Branch Bluegrass Festival: This three-day outdoor music bash features 10 New England bands, 15 musician workshops, camping, food and games. See calendar spotlight. North Branch Bluegrass Festival Grounds, Bridgewater, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $5-20 per day; $20-50 weekend pass; free for children under 5. Info, 672-3042.

outdoors corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. the great verMont corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

theater ‘Death oF a salesMan’: See WED.01, 7:30 p.m. ‘the Drawer Boy’: See THU.02, 8 p.m. ‘the sounD oF Music’: See WED.01, 8 p.m.

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coMMunity yarD sale: Thirty-two families clean house to raise funds for legal expenses to preserve 198 East Avenue. East Village Cohousing, Burlington, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 922-7554.

French rounDtaBle: Speakers at various skill levels order café during an open practice session. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.

‘MaD Flea’: An outdoor market and bazaar boasts eye-catching, independent retail, including antiques, toys, comic books and more. Big Picture Theater & Café, Waitsfield, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 496-8994.

wooD-carving DeMo: Visitors avid about avians see trees being whittled into models of various bird species. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 1-2 p.m. Free with regular admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

fairs & festivals Bennington irish Music Festival: The Emerald Isle inspires a weekend of jigs and reels, a pipe-band procession, stepdancing, kids’ games and more. Headlining performers include Black 47, Shana Morrison, Maura O’Connell and Young Dubliners. Colgate Park, Bennington, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $20-50. Info, 447-3900.

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MaD river valley craFt Fair: More than 100 artisans from the Northeast region, Montréal and beyond present their crafted jewelry, hand-painted silk clothing, knitwear, pottery and more under a sprawling outdoor tent. See calendar spotlight. Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3; free for children under 12.

Info, 496-7907. southern verMont garlic & herB Festival: Vampires are sure to shun this annual extravaganza featuring crafts and food from more than 120 vendors and growers, children’s games, live music and entertainment, a beer tent, and more. Camelot Village, Bennington, 10 a.m.5 p.m. $5; $8 for two-day pass; $1 for children 12 and under. Info, 447-3311. verMont Festival oF the arts: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. verMont state Fair: See FRI.03, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

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food & drink Bristol FarMers Market: Weekly music and kids’ activities add to the edible wares of local food and craft vendors. Town Green, Bristol, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7397, sallyb_sallyb@ yahoo.com.

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‘MonoPole MaDness’: Whip it! Plattsburgh’s flat-track roller derby team, the North Country Lumber Jills, hosts a fundraiser with Sharpie tattoos, massages, a photo booth, and

waterFront walking tour: Preservation Burlington takes history and architecture buffs on a two-hour tour of the industrial history of the Queen City’s waterfront. Meet at the vistor’s center at the bottom of College Street. Waterfront Park, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. Info, 522-8259.

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historic tour oF uvM: Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen’s statue to tour the campus’ modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by professor emeritus William Averyt. University Green, UVM, Burlington, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 656-8673.

vcaM access orientation: Video production hounds get an overview of facilities, Friendly On-site policies and procedures.

Preregister. VCAM Studio, Burlington, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

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granD oPening celeBration & FunDraiser: A new cooperative gallery opens its doors with artist demonstrations, a barbecue, raffle, and Vermont craft and art displays.

Grand Isle Art Works, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12. Info, 378-4591.

traDitional craFt saturDays: Experienced artisans demonstrate their expertise in pottery, wool crafts, basketmaking and more. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Regular admission, $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

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VCAM Studio, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 651-9692.

performances by Secret Secret Dino Club, Bike to the Future, Forever Endeavor and more.

Monopole, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 4 p.m.-midnight. $3-5; donations accepted. Info, 518-643-0360.

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artisan cheese. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172, info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Capital City Farmers Market: Fresh produce, perennials, seedlings, home-baked foods and handmade crafts lure local buyers throughout the growing season. Dan Haley adds the melodies. 60 State Street, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958, manager@montpe lierfarmersmarket.com.

Chicken Pie Supper: Neighbors gather for a hearty meal. Takeout available starting at 4:30 p.m. United Church, Northfield, 5-7 p.m. $5-10.

Info, 485-5793.

Derby Farmers Market: Chemical-free veggies and other seasonal eats are up for grabs.

Elks Lodge, Derby, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 334-2580.

Enosburg Falls Farmers Market: See WED.01, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grand Isle Farmers Market: Shoppers browse through a wide selection of local fruits, veggies and handmade crafts. St. Joseph Church Hall, Grand Isle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5912.

Groton Growers Market: Rain or shine, Vermonters relish a potpourri of area edibles, running the gamut from goat cheese to pastries to fruits. Veterans Memorial Park, Groton, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 584-3595 or 584-3310, groton growers@gmail.com.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.01, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Milton Farmers Market: Honey, jams and pies alike tempt seekers of produce, crafts and maple goodies. Milton Grange, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-7734.

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Mount Tom Farmers Market: Twenty-five purveyors of garden-fresh crops, pasta, herbs and spices set up shop for the morning. Mount Tom, Woodstock, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 763-8617.

Northwest Farmers Market: Stock up on local, seasonal produce, garden plants, canned goods and handmade crafts. Local artists Karen Day-Vath, Paule Gingras, Meta Strick and Clair Dunn display original prints, paintings and mixed-media for Art in the Park. Taylor Park, St. Albans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 373-5821.

Randolph Farmers Market: Open-air stalls boast crops straight from the soil, prepared foods, farm products and tchotchkes. Central Street, Randolph, 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 7289123.

Rutland County Farmers Market: Downtown strollers find high-quality fruits and veggies, mushrooms, fresh-cut flowers, sweet baked goods and artisan crafts within arms’ reach. Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-4813.

Shelburne Farmers Market: Harvested fruits and greens, artisan cheeses and local novelties grace outdoor tables at a presentation of the season’s best. Shelburne Parade Ground, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Free. Info, 9852472.

Waitsfield Farmers Market: Local bands enliven an outdoor outlet for homegrown herbs, flowers and fruits, and handmade

breads, cheeses and syrups. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8027.

Williston Farmers Market: Shoppers seek prepared foods and unadorned produce at a weekly open-air affair. Town Green, Williston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 735-3860, christinamead@williston farmersmarket.com.

music Keith Urban: The Grammy winner and allaround country heartthrob produces charttopping hits. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $49-90.75 includes free gate admission to the Champlain Valley Fair when purchased in advance. Info, 863-5966.

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Chess Club: Tabletop warriors do battle at the behest of players of all ages and abilities. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 12:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 247-0050.

Tea & Tours: Vermonters wander the picturesque landscape of the senator’s Gothic-Revival cottage. Tea at 2 p.m. Preregister. Justin Morrill State Historic Site, Strafford, 12:30 p.m. $28.

Info, 765-4484, director@mor rillhomestead.org.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

North Branch Bluegrass Festival: See FRI.03, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Plymouth Folk & Blues Concerts: Folk and blues tunes permeate a two-day festival in the open air. A children’s concert and songwriting workshop takes place each day. President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Plymouth, 2-5 p.m.

Donations accepted. Info, 672-3773.

Champlain Valley Fair: See WED.01, 10 a.m.-midnight.

Ripton Community CoffeeHouse: Singersongwriter Devon Sproule takes the stage after an open mic segment. Ripton Community House, 7:30 p.m. $3-8. Info, 388-9782.

The Kind Buds: Picnickers take in guitar refrains by an acoustic duo. Main Village, Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 800-787-2886.

outdoors Bike Ferry: Cyclists go the distance between Burlington and the Champlain Islands on what used to be a railroad bed, thanks to Local Motion’s causeway-bridging ferry. Colchester Causeway, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6-10 suggested donation. Info, 652-2453, brian@localmotion.org.

Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

talks Paul Andriscin: The historian chats with two American soldiers from the 1700s in “An Investigation into the Revolutionary Mind: What Were You Thinking, Isaac Kendall and Benjamin McCool?”

Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2 p.m. $5; free for ages 14 and under. Info, 759-2412.

theater ‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.01, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

‘The Drawer Boy’: See THU.02, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

‘The Sound of Music’: See WED.01, 8 p.m.

words ‘Reality Fix’: Comedian Jason P. Lorber emcees a story slam, where participants spin true, 5-minute tales about dating to win favor with the judges: the audience. North End Studio, Burlington, 8-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 863-6713, jasonplorber@ gmail.com.

Bennington Irish Music Festival: See SAT.04, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mad River Valley Craft Fair: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

New World Festival: Performers of Celtic and French Canadian music charm fiddles and other instruments at an 18th annual community song-and-dance gathering at Chandler Music Hall and along Main Street. See calendar spotlight. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 12-midnight. $535; $20 adult tickets available after 6 p.m; discounts for volunteers. Info, 728-6464.

Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.03, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Waterbury Comedy Festival: Vermont prankster Tom Murphy hosts a threeact celebration of physical comedy, variety arts and ridiculous theater with gigs by Fred Garbo, Tomás Kubínek, Randy Judkins and others. Proceeds benefit the Youth Service Bureau. Hope Davey Memorial Park, Waterbury Center, 1-9 p.m. $10-15; $25 per family of four, with $5 for each additional child. Info, 244-5008, info@ murphclown.com.

food & drink Colchester Farmers Market: Vendors present passersby with fresh local produce, specialty foods and crafts. Creek Farm Town Center, Colchester, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 864-4908.

‘Ice Cream Sundays’: Who needs the ice cream man? Visitors churn their own flavors while learning about the scientific and historical aspects of the tradition. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, noon & 3 p.m. $3-12. Info, 457-2355.

ists and musicians. Mill Street Park, Plainfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 454-8614.

South Burlington Farmers Market: Growers and producers parcel out the fruits of the soil to folks looking to buy local. Healthy Living, South Burlington, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569.

Stowe Farmers Market: Preserves, produce and other provender attract fans of local food.

Red Barn Shops Field, Stowe, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 472-8027 or 498-4734, info@stowe vtfarmersmarket.com.

kids ‘Sundays for Fledglings’: Youngsters go avian crazy in hiking, acting, writing or exploring activities. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2-2:45 p.m. $2.50-6 for kids; free for adults. Info, 434-2167.

music North Branch Bluegrass Festival: See FRI.03, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Plymouth Folk & Blues Concerts: See SAT.04, 2-5 p.m.

outdoors Bike Ferry: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

‘Hike Into History’: Strollers in sturdy shoes join guide Allen Hathaway on a hike focusing on the archaeology of the trails. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2 p.m. $5; free for ages 14 and under. Info, 948-2000.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

theater An Evening With Bill Cosby: The veteran comedian weaves his humorous perspective into a talk about life. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. $42.75-63.75 includes free gate admission to the Champlain Valley Fair when purchased in advance. Info, 863-5966.

‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.01, 2 p.m.

‘The Decapitalization Circus’: Bread and Puppet Theater’s politically charged performance about the economy features giant puppets and circus sounds by the Possibilitarians.

BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 2 p.m. $8. Info, 767-9670, info@bigtowngallery.com.

‘The Drawer Boy’: See THU.02, 5 p.m.

MON.06 agriculture

Intro to Growing Grapes: From landscaping to planting to maintenance, growers learn how to establish home vineyards. Space is limited; preregister. Elmore Roots Nursery, Wolcott, 3-5 p.m. $10. Info, 888-3305.

Plainfield Farmers Market: A “maker’s market” teems with vegetables, fruits, perennials, baked goods, eggs and meat, as well as art-

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Bingo: Number noters try to fashion a fiveletter find. Senior Citizens Center, Brandon, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 247-3121.

Visiting Artist & Writer Series: The Vermont Studio Center hosts a slide-showenhanced presentation by artist Marthe Keller.

Lowe Lecture Hall, Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

Dixie Chopper Grand National Tractor & Truck Pull: Tremendous tractors pull sledges around the track in this exhilarating motorsport competition. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 1 p.m. $6-15. Info, 863-5966.

‘Harry Potter’s World’ Exhibit Opening Day: Muggles get a glimpse of the wizarding world through a display exploring the popular J.K. Rowling series. Exhibit continues through October 15. Miller Information Common and Library. Champlain College, Burlington, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6432.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

fairs & festivals Champlain Valley Fair: See WED.01, 10 a.m.-midnight.

Sheffield Field Day: For the 63rd year, townsfolk celebrate the community with a parade, food booths, live tunes, dancing, pony pulling and more. Various locations, Sheffield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 626-9828, lpfarm1@gmail.com.

Vermont Festival of the Arts: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.03, 11:10 a.m.9 p.m.

food & drink Chicken Barbecue: The Underhill-Jericho Fire Department fires up the grill for its 55th annual community luncheon. Partial proceeds benefit a young girl with Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia Syndrome. Browns River Middle School, Jericho, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $8.50-11.25.

Info, 899-1972.

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‘Bone Builders’: See WED.01, 10:3011:30 a.m.

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band: Soulful gospel gets a funky rock twist rife with pedal steel guitar. Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 8 p.m. $32.50-42.50. Info, 775-0903.

outdoors Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

kids ‘Stroller Strolling’: Babies take a ride as families meet and mingle along the recreation path. Community Park, Fairfax, 9:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 527-1941.

outdoors Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Roundtable Discussion Series: A local expert helps small business owners research the market in “Finding Your Focus.” Preregister.

Office Squared, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free.

Info, 951-6762.

community Farm-to-School Planning Meeting: Community members discuss improving the health and welfare of school children through community partnerships. St. Johnsbury School, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 748-9498.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

talks Visiting Artist & Writer Series: The Vermont Studio Center hosts a slide-showenhanced presentation by artist Bruce Gagnier.

Lowe Lecture Hall, Johnson, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 635-2727.

theater ‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

Enosburg Falls Farmers Market: See WED.01, 3-6 p.m.

Lamoille Valley Year-Round Farmers Artisan Market: See WED.01, 3-6:30 p.m.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See WED.01, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

South Hero Farmers Market: See WED.01, 4-7 p.m.

Sun to Cheese Tours: Visitors take a behindthe-scenes look at dairy farming and cheesemaking as they observe raw milk turning into farmhouse cheddar. Preregister. Shelburne Farms, 2-4 p.m. $15 includes a block of cheese. Info, 985-8686.

health & fitness ‘Bone Builders’: See WED.01, 10:3011:30 a.m.

kids Language Playgroup: Games, songs and stories expose children and their parents to different languages, including French, Spanish, Japanese and Ukrainian. Health Room, Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 242-9000.

‘Flower Duet’: Green Candle Theatre Company presents local playwright Maura Campbell’s new play about human relationships, focusing on the dynamics of two couples. See “State of the Arts,” this issue. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15-20. Info, 863-5966.

‘Peter the Music Man’: See WED.01, 12:30-1 p.m.

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Wagon Ride Wednesday: See WED.01, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lauren Nishikawa: The Champlain College ‘09 grad and Emergent Media Center staffer introduces the magical “Harry Potter’s World” exhibit. Morgan Room, Aiken Hall, Champlain College, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 8656432.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Burlington Business & Professional Women Business Meeting: Folks rub elbows at a networking social before a meeting and presentation on scholarships for women in transition. Best Western Windjammer Inn & Conference Center, South Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. $25 for dinner; reservations required. Info, 238-6110.

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environment 350.org Climate Picnic: Vermonters take on the climate crisis over potluck dishes and socializing. Battery Park, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 603-496-0755.

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‘Basic Introduction to Camera Use’: Budding videographers learn about media production in this taping workshop. Channel 17 Studios, Burlington, 10-1 1:30 a.m. Free. Info, 862-3966, ext. 16, morourke@cctv.org.

Vermont State Fair: See FRI.03, noon9 p.m.

food & drink Derby Farmers Market: See SAT.04, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Johnson Farmers Market: A street emporium bursts with local agricultural products, ranging from produce to herbs to fresh-baked bread. Main Street, Johnson, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 635-1682.

Old North End Farmers Market: Local farmers sell the fruits of their fields, and their labor. H.O. Wheeler Elementary School, Burlington, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 324-3073.

Rutland County Farmers Market: See SAT.04, 3-6 p.m.

business

Winooski Coalition for a Safe and Peaceful Community: Neighbors and local businesses help create a thriving Onion City by planning community events, sharing resources, networking and more. O’Brien Community Center, Winooski, 3:30-4:45 p.m. Free. Info, 6551392, ext.10.

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Knit Night: Crafty needleworkers (crocheters, too) share their talents and company as they give yarn a makeover. Phoenix Books, Essex, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.

Traditional Craft Saturdays: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

fairs & festivals Vermont State Fair: See FRI.03, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

outdoors Corn Maze: See WED.01, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Great Vermont Corn Maze: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

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theater ‘Death of a Salesman’: See WED.01, 10 a.m.

‘Flower Duet’: See TUE.07, 8 p.m.

words Nan O’Brien & James ‘Buddy’ Edgerton: The authors of The Unknown Rockwell provide insight into the life of the celebrated American artist. Space is limited; preregister. New England Federal Credit Union, Williston, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-8790.

Neil MacFarquhar: The New York Times journalist and author of The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday: Unexpected Encounters in the Changing Middle East sparks a book-group discussion. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3403.

‘Prophetic Odyssey’: See WED.01, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. m

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Bike Ferry: See SAT.04, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Marjorie Cady Memorial Writers Group: Budding wordsmiths improve their craft through “homework” assignments, creative exercises and sharing. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 388-2926, cpotter935@comcast.net.

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Fiddlers’ Contest: Stringed instruments create spirited waltzes, jigs and reels in a competition with divisions for youngsters, juniors, adults and seniors. Fiddlers should register at 1:30 p.m. Gymnasium, Miller’s Run School, Sheffield, 2 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 6269828, lpfarm1@gmail.com.

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‘Herbs & Yoga for a Healthier Lifestyle’: Folks of all levels of ability practice 30 to 45 minutes of rejuvenating yoga with instructor-intraining Melissa Stiebert before learning what herbs can help deal with stress. Preregister.

City Market, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 861-9700.

‘The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue to Hope’: Mike Ramsdell’s film presents ideologies of hate, along with methods of overcoming them. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.

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‘Fall Into Stories’: Preschoolers learn about winged wonders through bird tales, crafts, nature walks and more. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10:30-11 a.m. Free with regular admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

Bo Burnham: The 20-year-old quipster tackles taboo subjects in laugh-out-loud musical comedy. See calendar spotlight. UVM Patrick Gymnasium, South Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5 with UVM ID; $10. Info, 656-2076.

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Aura Healing Clinic: People receive treatment for and feedback about their personal energy fields. Golden Sun Healing Center, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 922-9090.

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Thetford Hill Community Market: Vendors supply localvores with an array of baked treats, honey, maple syrup and veggies.

Thetford Hill Green, 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 7854404.

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classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

burlington city arts CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL I: Sep. 13-Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. An introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio.

Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. Be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes.

No previous experience needed!

Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice!

CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL II: Sep. 6-Nov. 4, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Loved Beginning Wheel I and looking for more? In this mixed-level class for advanced beginners and intermediate potters, students will learn individualized tips and challenges for advancement on the wheel.

Students must be proficient in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls. Over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice!

Prerequisite: Proficiency in centering and throwing basic cups and bowls.

DESIGN: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR: Sep. 23-Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $185/ nonmembers, $166.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, including layout, designing posters and more. This class will give you the basics and help you need to become proficient with this powerful layout program.

Class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills. Class will be taught on a Mac with InDesign CS4.

DRAWING: Sep. 27-Nov. 8, 6:308:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday.

Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/ BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, charcoal, conte crayon, and colored pencil. Comics and illustration projects may be incorporated based on student interest.

DRAWING & PAINTING: Oct. 12Nov. 30, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $245/nonmembers, $220.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington.

Begin with the basics of drawing and transition to painting with water-soluble oils. Students will learn many drawing and painting techniques and how to apply

DROP IN: LIFE DRAWING FOR ADULTS: Sep. 13-Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $8/ session, $7/session BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. This drop-in class is open to all levels and facilitated by a BCA staff member and professional model. Please bring your own drawing materials and paper. No registration necessary.

Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit for free!

DROP-IN: FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY CLAY: Sep. 10-Dec. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Friday. Cost: $6/ participant, $5/BCA members.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn wheel and hand-building techniques at BCA’s clay studio while hanging out with the family. Make bowls, cups and amazing sculptures. Staff will give wheel and hand-building demonstrations throughout the evening. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want to keep something, you can glaze and fire it for $3 per item. No registration necessary.

DROP-IN: POLLYWOG PRESCHOOL: Sep. 9-Dec. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $6/parent/child pair, $5/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. This popular drop-in program introduces young children to artistic explorations in a multimedia environment that is both creative and social.

Participants will work with homemade play dough, paint, yarn, ribbon, paper and more! Parents must accompany their children. All materials provided. No registration necessary. Ages 6 months-5 years.

Purchase a drop-in card and get the sixth visit free!

DROP-IN: FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN CLAY: Weekly on Fridays, Sept.

10-Dec. 10 (no class Nov. 26), 7:309:30 p.m. Cost: $6/per participant, $5/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, Burlington. Teens — bring your old clothes and some tunes and get creative at the BCA clay studio. Staff will show you how to hand build your own projects or use the wheels to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. Clay for practice and fun is free. If you want

to keep something, you can glaze & fire it for $3 per item. No registration necessary. Ages 13+.

ILLUSTRATION: FASHION ILLUSTRATION: Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday.

Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50 BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the basics of fashion illustration!

Students will draw and paint using gouache, watercolor and more and will be encouraged to render fabrics, illustrate their own designs, and experiment with a variety of fashion drawing styles as they create a portfolio. This is a mixedlevel class open to both beginners and advanced students. Class will include figure drawing with a live fashion model.

ILLUSTRATION: THE CHILDREN’S BOOK: Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. Learn the ABCs of children’s book illustration!

Students will draw and develop techniques using art materials appropriate for different stories: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and watercolors. Drawing subjects will focus on children, animals, interior and exterior environments, and still-life details. Lectures will include the history of great children’s book illustrators and the role they played in turning good stories into classics.

JEWELRY: BEGINNING JEWELRY: Sep. 14-Nov. 2, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $210/ nonmembers, $189/BCA members.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Make your own earrings, pendants, necklaces and more! Learn how to use jewelry hand tools to make original finished pieces of wearable art during this eight-week course. Students will learn many techniques, including sawing, forming, polishing and soldering. There will be two loosely based assignments adapted to each student’s ideas.

PAINTING: CONTEMPORARY FIGURE: Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $285/nonmembers, $256.50/BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center, Burlington. For intermediate and advanced painters, this class explores the vitality of nontraditional figure painting,

with emphasis on fresh color, dynamic composition and personal expression. Participants use watersoluble oils and work from clothed and nude models each week.

Figure-drawing experience helpful.

BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks.

PHOTO: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP BASICS: Sep. 21-Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $250/ nonmembers, $225/BCA members.

Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington.

Gain confidence working in Adobe Photoshop in this six-week class.

Uploading images into Adobe Bridge, use Camera Raw and learn how to use image-correction tools such as color and white balance correction, layers, masks, selections, and retouching. Print on our Epson 3880 printer. Limit: 6.

Prerequisite: Intro Film/Digital SLR Camera or equivalent experience.

PHOTO: FALL FOLIAGE: Oct. 4-25, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Monday. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $177.50/BCA members. Location: LL Classroom (Digital Media Lab), Burlington.

Capture stunning images of the Vermont autumn landscape in this hands-on workshop. Lecture, field shooting, critique and Photoshop image processing techniques will be included. Participants will also have the opportunity to print archival prints on our Epson 3880 printer. Prerequisite: Intro Film/Digital SLR Camera; basic Photoshop or Lightroom experience.

PHOTO: INTRO FILM/DIGITAL CAMERA: Sep. 22-Oct. 27, 6:308:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday.

Cost: $145/nonmembers, $130.50/ BCA members. Location: Firehouse Center’s Digital Media Lab, Burlington. Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owners manual to class. No experience necessary.

Call 802-865-7166 for info or register online at BurlingtonCityArts.com.

Teacher bios are also available online.

BCA offers dozens of weeklong summer art camps for ages 3-14 in downtown Burlington from June to August – the largest selection of art camps in the region! Choose full- or halfday camps – scholarships are available. See all the camps and details at www.burlingtoncit yarts.com.

astrology ASTROLOGY & YOU: Sat., Sept. 11, 4-6:30 p.m. Readings: 6:45-8:30 p.m by appt. Cost: $35/2.5-hr. workshop. Location: Moonlight Gift Shoppe, 60 River St., Milton.

Info: Moonlight Gift Shoppe/ Astrology/Tarot For The Soul, Patty MacDonald, 802-893-9966, pattyastro@yahoo.com, www. astrologertarot.com. A workshop with astrologer Patty MacDonald.

Patty will explain basics of astrology and how it works. Registration required. For registration/info call Michele at 802-893-9966 or Patty at 888-772-1395. Please provide your birth data for a copy of your own natal chart.

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POTTERY CLASSES: Classes start on Sept. 7 & meet weekly until Oct. 25. Cost: $195/per session. Location: Montpelier Mud, 961 Route 2, Middlesex. Info: Montpelier Mud, 802-224-7000, info@montpeliermud.com, www. montpeliermud.com. Dig into the mud at our new facility in Middlesex. Clay is our medium and fun is our goal, whether you build with patience or throw with speed.

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PHOTO: MIXED LEVEL DARKROOM: Oct. 6-Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $250/nonmembers, $225 BCA members.

Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Prerequisite: Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom or equivalent experience.

Take your work to the next level in this eight-week class! Guided sessions will help you improve your printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical and aesthetic aspects of your work will be included. Includes darkroom membership.

PRINT: SILKSCREENING I: Oct. 7-Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $175/nonmembers, $157.50 BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Learn to design and print posters, T-shirts, fine art prints and more! Learn how to apply photo emulsion, how to use a silkscreen exposure unit, and how to mix and print images with water-based inks. Cost includes use of open studio hours for class work.

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PHOTO: INTRO TO B&W FILM: Oct. 7-Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $195/nonmembers, $175.50/BCA members.

Location: Community Darkroom, Burlington. Discover the mysteries of the darkroom and make your own photographic prints! Learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. Class includes a free, one-month membership for use when the class ends. Bring an empty manual 35mm film camera to the first class. No experience necessary.

PRINT: LINOCUT PRINTMAKING: Sep. 14-Nov. 2, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $210/ nonmembers, $189/BCA members.

Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. Info: Burlington City Arts. The linocut is a printmaking technique similar to woodcut; instead linoleum is used.

This is a great class for beginners or experienced printers looking to try a new technique. Students will have the chance to experiment with their own designs. Cost includes use of open studio hours for classwork.

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CLAY: BEGINNING WHEEL I: Sep. 29-Nov. 17, 6-8:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $210/nonmembers, $189/BCA members.

Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington. New! Due to popular demand, we’ve added another section of Beginning Wheel I! This eight-week class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will

be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. No previous experience needed! Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice!

composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to their work.

This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, group discussion and critique.

classes THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $13.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS. CLAY

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Location: The Champlain Club, Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 802-598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, www.FirstStepDance. com. Beginning classes repeat each month, and intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Come alone, or come with friends, but come out and dance!

BURLINGTON DANCES: Burlington now has her very own modern dance studio & a new Natural Bodies Pilates at Chace Mill. Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St., Suite 372, Burlington. Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-8633369, Info@BurlingtonDances. com, BurlingtonDances.com.

Prepare your body, mind & spirit with Pilates. Transform yourself through modern & creative dance.

Register for upcoming movement workshops with Joe Williams, Rich Marantz & Hanna Satterlee, and take classes with inspired teachers Ellen Smith Ahern, Lucille Dyer, Annelies McVoy, Julie Peoples-Clark and Elizabeth Sanford. Open house September 12!

DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Cost: $13/class. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 802-598-1077, info@salsalina. com. Salsa classes, nightclub-style.

One-on-one, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Argentinean Tango class and social, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!

DANCING WITH STYLE: Location: University Mall, S. Burlington, Crosby Center, Morrisville. Info: Reinita Arnold, BA Dance, 802-7937524. Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Private Lessons. 12-1 p.m. Latin Hip Hop Fusion. Get an awesome workout while learning to dance. 6-7 p.m. Beginner Intro to Cha Cha, Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Jive. 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Beginner Intro to Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango. 8-9 p.m.

Intermediate & Advanced. Learn new choreography and practice techniques. 9-10 p.m. Open Dance for all levels. Come and practice all dances, singles and/or couples; Intermediate and Advanced learn new choreography Saturday,

8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sunday, 10 a.m.-t p.m. Private Lessons. Call to schedule or for free consultation.

No Experience Or Partner Needed!

Walk-ins welcome. Call for schedule in Morrisville.

DELSARTE SYSTEM OF EXPRESSION: Sep. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $65/class. Location: Burlington Dances, 1 Mill St. (Chace Mill) #372, Burlington.

Info: Burlington Dances, Lucille Dyer, 802-863-3369, info@BurlingtonDances.com, BurlingtonDances.com. Join Joe Williams and Burlington Dances for this workshop exploring the map of symbolic meanings of the body and of basic human movement patterns. Based on the ancient wisdom of yoga, cabala and hermetic traditions, this system of body training will awaken your innate athletic prowess and expressive power.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Sep. 14-Oct. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Location: Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St., So. Burlington. Info: Lake Champlain Squares, Mary Leduc, 802-9852012, www.lakechamplainsquares. org. For fun, friendship and good health learn to square dance with the Lake Champlain Squares.

Couples or singles welcome Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tuttle Middle School in South Burlington. Free introductory lessons begin Sept. 14.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE: Cost: $60/6-week series ($50 for students/seniors). Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: www.lindy vermont.com, 802-860-7501.

Great fun, exercise and socializing, with fabulous music. Learn in a welcoming and lighthearted environment. Classes start every six weeks: Tuesdays for beginners; Wednesdays for upper levels.

Instructors: Shirley McAdam and Chris Nickl.

empowerment 2012: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?: Sep. 14-Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $60. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. We hear more and more about dire predictions for the future, amid current economic meltdowns, global political and social turmoil, and TV shows about apocalypse and Armageddon.

Learn about the many visions and scenarios for our collective future and how you can seize all the opportunities of this time to thrive in the years ahead. Led by Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

BASIC PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT: Sep. 9-Nov. 11, 7-10 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $175/10 Thursdays.

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after registration, Underhill. Info: Bernice Kelman, 802-899-3542, kelman.b@juno.com. Everyone is born with natural psychic abilities.

We all were psychic when we were children. You can learn simple, easy ways to tap into your own hidden abilities, to become as little children and play as naturally as you did then, to use your inborn talents to make your life healthier, happier, more fun and more loving. Space is limited; reserve your space now!

LEADERSHIP, SOMATICS & HORSES: Sep. 10-11, 3-5 p.m..

Location: Horses & Pathfinders Center for Equine Guided Education, Leadership & Coaching, Moretown. Info: Horses and Pathfinders, lucinda newman, 802-223-1903, Lucinda@ Horsesandpathfinders.com, www. horsesandpathfinders.com. w/ Lucinda Newman CEGE. This innovative equine-guided workshop masterfully blends sociobiology, leadership, empowerment and horsemanship into a powerful metaphor for developing personal mastery, leadership savvy and self-excellence. No riding or horse experience is required. The focus of this workshop is developing selfleadership skills and leading the life you want to lead; it is not about learning horsemanship techniques.

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JAZZ & ROCK/BLUES COMBOS: PLACEMENT SESSION: Sep. 7.

Location: Flynn Center, Burlington.

Info: FlynnArts, 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org. For interested musicians in grades 5-8 and 9-12, and adults, too. New adult band rehearses Friday evenings; all other student bands rehearse Tuesday afternoons/evenings.

Professional leaders include Tom Cleary, Chris Gribnau and Shane Hardiman.

SHOW CHOIR AUDITIONS: Sep. 11.

Location: Flynn Center, Burlington.

Info: FlynnArts, 802-652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter.org. Talented singers/actors/movers in grades 7-12 invited to try out for our new show choir. Rehearsal Saturday afternoons and performances in multiple locations including the Flynn.

Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 802-456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool. com, www.wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.

kids AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: Classes vary in times & days; please check website for details. Cost varies depending on class. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 802-540-0044, southendstudiovt.com. Now taking registration for after school classes in Hip Hop, Jazz: Broadway to Hip Hop, Kung Fu, and Yoga, plus Creative Pre-Ballet for ages 4 and 5, Creative Dance for preschoolers and their parent or caregiver, and Zumba for kids.

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AMIGOS LEARN SPANISH WITH US: Beginning week of Sept.

20 for 10 weeks. Cost: $160/10 1-hour classes. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center Info: Spanish in Waterbury Spanish in Waterbury 1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 Center, PM Center, 802-659-4181, spanish LACTO-FERMENTATION & OTHER paravos@gmail.com, www.spanishTALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN: QUICK WAYS TO PRESERVE THE waterburycenter.com. New fall Mondays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, GARDEN ABUNDANCE: Sep. 11, Spanish class offerings. Learn from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $25/class. a native speaker in a small-class 16, 23, 30, 9-11 a.m. Cost: $45/ Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 environment. You’ll always be per person for 3 2-hr. sessions.

Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. participating and speaking. Also Location: Demeter Resolutions Info: Red Wagon Plants, Julie private instruction and tutoring.

LLC, Burlington. Preregistrations Rubaud, 802-482-4060, julie@ We specialize in lessons for young required by Sept. 9. Info: Demeter redwagonplants.com. Cheryl children; they love it! Convenient Resolutions, LLC, Anthe Athas, Herrick will share her speedy tricks scheduling. See our website for 802-864-0624, empowerment@ for preserving the bounty in small complete info or contact us for demeterresolutions.com. Have steps that can easily be done on details. less stress and feel better about a weeknight as part of dinner your parenting. Learn the skills to LEARN FRENCH THIS FALL!: preparation. She will also share talk to your kids so they’ll listen and Classes: Sept. 27-Dec. 9 (10-week her delicious kimchee recipe using engage their cooperation. Join a sessions). All classes meet 6:30-8 Chinese cabbage and other greens group or ask us to bring the workp.m. Cost: $225/10-week session. from the garden. shop to you. Group leader: Anthe Location: Alliance-Francaise of Athas, educator, facilitator and the Lake Champlain Region, #304 conflict management consultant.

Dupont Building, 123 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester. Info: Alliance INTRO TO ESOTERIC HEALING: Francaise of the Lake Champlain 2-weekend format Sept. 17-19 & Region, Micheline Tremblay, 802Oct. 16-17. Friday, 6-8:30, Saturdays FELDENKRAIS: Weekly on 497-0420, michelineatremblay@ & Sundays, 9:30-5. Cost: $350/30Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. New class gmail.com, www.aflcr.org/classes. hour class. Location: Claudia’s starts on Sept. 15. Cost: $12/class. shtml. French classes.Registration home, 2319 Longley Bridge Location: Touchstone Healing now open for fall session: beginRd., Enosburg. Info: Partners in Arts, 187 St. Paul St., Burlington. ning, intermediate and advanced Healing, Claudia Rose, 802-933Info: Uwe Mester, 802-735-3770, levels.

6107, claudiarosevt@gmail.com, uwemester@gmx.net. First class PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: claudiarose.abmp.com. Health and is free! The Feldenkrais Method Location: At your home or disease begin in the body’s energy is a form of somatic education scheduled meeting place, field. Learn hands-on techniques that uses gentle movement and Burlington, Mad River Valley, to facilitate the balance, flow and directed attention to increase your Stowe, Montpelier. Info: 802-496harmony of energy in the field to range of motion, improve your flex6669, ashley@sevendaysvt.com. enhance health. Class includes ibility and coordination. Feldenkrais Communication and vocabulary demonstrations, meditations, is beneficial for those experiencing enrichment, some grammar review. lectures and practice. Esoteric healchronic or acute pain as well as Fun and useful. Taught by Yves ing works well with other healing for healthy individuals. For further Compere, French native. modalities and is effective with all information and complete class ages and animals. schedule please visit our website. www.vermontfeldenkrais.com.

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flynnarts CLASSES IN ACTING, DANCE & MUSIC: Location: Flynn Center, Burlington. Info: FlynnArts, 802652-4548, flynnarts@flynncenter. org. Classes in acting, dance and music, as well as standup comedy, voice, Parent/Child Music Together and more start September 13. All ages, all experience levels welcome, including rookies. Come lead an expressive life! Scholarships and payment plans available. Download

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WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Wild Edible and Medicinal Walk, Fri., Sept. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., $10. Eat on the Wild Side, Mon., Sept. 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m., $20. Dates for our 2011 Wild Edible Spring & Summer Terms, & for the 8-weekend Wisdom of the Herbs 2011, can be found on our website; we are currently interviewing. Plan ahead & apply now for VSAC nondegree grant for 2011 programs while funds are plentiful. Location:

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AIKIDO: Adult introductory classes begin on Thurs., Sept. 7 at 6:45 p.m. Classes 7 days a week.

Children’s classes ages 7-12 begin on Wed., Sept. 1. Preschool classes (ages 5-6) begin Oct. 2. Call to preregister. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal and Light), Burlington. Info: 802-9518900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido is a dynamic Japanese martial art that promotes physical and mental harmony through the use

of breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, circular movements, and pinning and throwing techniques.

We also teach sword/staff arts and knife defense. Adult classes seven days a week. The Samurai Youth Program provides scholarships for children and teenagers, ages 7-17.

AIKIDO: Tues.-Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.; & Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 802-862-9785, www. vermontaikido.org. Aikido 101: Join us for a free class! “Introduction to Aikido” begins at 10 a.m., the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Please bring or wear loose-fitting exercise clothing; plan to arrive 15 minutes early to register. This class is a gentle introduction to basic movement and training, open to everyone interested in learning more about Aikido.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m.

1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 802-660-4072, Julio@bjjusa.com, www.bjjusa. com. Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and self-confidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment.

Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM: Cost: $5,000/500hour program. Location: Elements of Healing, 21 Essex Way, Suite 109, Essex Jct. Info: Elements of Healing, Scott Moylan, 802-2888160, elementsofhealing@verizon. net, www.elementsofhealing.net.

This program teaches two forms of Oriental massage, Amma and Shiatsu. We will explore Oriental medicine theory and diagnosis as well as the body’s meridian system, acupressure points, Yin Yang and 5-Element Theory. Additionally, 100 hours of Western anatomy and physiology will be taught. Program starting September 2010. VSAC nondegree grants are available.

LAST CALL FOR MASSAGE TRAINING: Class starts midSeptember. Location: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, St. Paul St., Burlington. Info: Touchstone Healing Arts, 802-6587715, Touchvt@gmail.com, touchstonehealingarts.com. It’s not too late to sign up for this life-changing program now in its 12th year! Learn all you need to know to successfully step into your new career as a massage practitioner. Enjoy a productive nine-month focus on the science and art of Westernstyle massage therapy.

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meditation Introduction to Meditation: Sep. 15-Oct. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $120/6 classes. Location: Same building as Integrated Medicine, 1641 Route 7 So, Middlebury. Info: Isabeall Logan, 802-377-2852, iloganprac tice@gmail.com. Introductory-level class in the Insight Meditation tradition includes instruction, practice time and discussion/Q & A. Meditation invites us to practice openheartedly allowing whatever is arising in the present moment, supporting a life in which happiness is not dependent on circumstances. Limited to six participants.

Introduction to Zen: Sat., Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $25/half-day workshop, limited time price. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-985-9746, ecross@ crosscontext.net, www.vzc.org.

The workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism.

Preregistration required. Call for more info, or register online. vermontzen.org/workshops.html.

pets Dog-Training Classes: Weekly on Fridays, Saturdays. Location: The Crate Escape & the Crate Escape Too!, South Burlington & Richmond. Info: The Crate Escape, 802-865-3647, www.crateescapevt.com. Dog-training classes at both Crate Escape locations.

All ages and levels welcome. We now offer our New Zones training program! Free orientation and then drop in at your leisure. Any dog can learn to be a great dog.

photography Dig. Photography & Photoshop: Oct. 16-17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $125/day; $200 for weekend. Location: HUHS Digital Imaging Lab, 458 Rt. 100, S. Duxbury. Info: Sam K, 802-8821124, sambovermont@gmail.com. A two-day, comprehensive workshop.

Participate in one day or both.

Day 1: digital cameras, exposure tricks and better photography.

Day 2: digital workflow: importing, organizing, Photoshop, printing.

Contact instructor for more info about this excellent workshop held in a modern, fully equipped digital imaging lab in the Mad River Valley.

pilates ALL Wellness: Location: 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A (across from the antique shops, before Oakledge Park), Burlington. Info: 802-863-9900, www.allwellnessvt. com. We encourage all ages, all bodies and all abilities to discover greater ease and enjoyment in life by integrating Pilates, physical therapy, yoga and nutrition. Come experience our welcoming atmosphere, skillful, caring instructors and light-filled studio. Join us for a free introduction to the reformer, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.: Just call and reserve your spot!

Art for Non-Artists: Sep. 30-Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday. Cost: $225/members; $310/nonmembers; $25/materials.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Morgan Powers, 802-985-3648, info@shelburneart center.org, www.shelburneart center.org. Instructor: Jacquelyn Liebman. Explore a range of art media in a fun and supportive class environment. Haven’t touched a paintbrush in years? Now’s the time to get back in touch with your creative side! You’ll learn basic drawing and painting techniques ranging from pencil sketching to charcoal and watercolor.

Close-up & Macro Photography: Sep. 11-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $165/members; $195/nonmembers. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne.

Info: Morgan Powers, 802-9853648, info@shelburneartcenter. org, www.shelburneartcenter. org. Instructor: Carl Rubino. This workshop will focus on techniques and equipment needed to take shots ranging from typical close-up of subjects such flowers, peeling of paint and more, to macro photography that reproduces an abstract, life-size image of something ordinary. Workshop includes lecture, demonstration and execution.

Uninstructed Figure Drawing: Sep. 28-Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Cost: $80/series.

Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Morgan Powers, 802-985-3648, info@shelburneart center.org, www.shelburneart center.org. Work directly from the human figure. This series of uninstructed life-studies workshops will feature male and female models.

All media are welcome. These classes are coordinated by Charles Norris-Brown.

Wednesday Night Clay Forum: Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 6:30-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday. Cost: $165/members, $195/nonmembers, $35/

spirituality ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY: Sep. 9-30, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Thursday.

Cost: $55/class. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Discover the “hidden wisdom in the Holy Gospel” in this workshop that uses exercises and hands-on experience to reveal the deeper layers of meaning in both the Old and New Testaments.

Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

sports Stand Up Paddleboarding: Weekdays by appt.; Saturdays and Sundays: $30 hourlong privates & semi-privates; $20 each for groups. Location: Oakledge Park & Beach, end of Flynn Ave., a mile south of downtown along the bike path, Burlington. Info: Paddlesurf Champlain, Jason Starr, 802-881-4905, jason@ paddlesurfchamplain.com, www. paddlesurfchamplain.com. Learn to stand up paddleboard with Paddlesurf Champlain! Get on board for a very fun and simple new way to explore the lake and work your body head to toe. Instruction on paddle-handling and balance skills to get you moving your first time out. Learn why people love this Hawaiian-rooted sport the first time they try it.

The Art of Mindful Running: Sat., Sept. 18, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, 10=11:30 a.m. Cost: $90/series.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, So. Burlington.

Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com.

With Sue Dodge, PT and Kim Evans, RD. The workshop will be part instructional and part experiential.

We will be doing a combination of instruction, guided meditation and visualization, reflection, and applied skills. We will be doing actual running! The three-week workshops will be structured as 1) introduction to moving mindfully, 2) practice of mindful running, 3) moving mindfully beyond running.

Yang-Style Tai Chi: Weekly on Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Starting in Oct. we will be moving to winter hours, 8:30-10 a.m. Cost: $16/ single class, $160/3 calendar mos. Location: Vermont Kung Fu Academy, 167 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Info: 802-878-7888, www.vermont kungfu.com. Tai Chi is a slow-moving martial art that combines deep breathing and graceful movements to produce the valuable effects of relaxation, improved concentration, improved balance, a decrease in blood pressure and ease in the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Janet Makaris, instructor.

women Get Your Feminine On!: Sep. 11, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $75/class incl. lunch. Location: Location TBD, Morrisville. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 802-244-7909. Saturday, September 11, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call Sara (802-888-3802) for details and to register. Explore aspects of the Divine Feminine through movement, dance, spontaneous writing, guided meditation and quiet reflection in a natural setting. Facilitated by Sara Waskuch, Lisa Buell and Sue Mehrtens.

Learning to Trust Birth: Sep. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $165/person.

Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, So. Burlington.

Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 802-658-9440, vtcyt.com.

Dr. Matt Rushford. Fear of childbirth is a learned phenomenon, and it can be un-learned. Journey into the unusual and unexpected history of medicalized birth, and the surprising sources of our powerful myths surrounding birth. Explores the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, childbirth and the potential of the birth process to empower, heal and transform.

yoga Drop-in Yoga: Every Fri. this fall, 12-1:30 p.m.. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, So. Burlington. Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy , 802-6589440, vtcyt.com. Move. Breathe.

Strengthen. Relax. A Vajra-inspired class with Deb Sherrer, CYT, MA, that focuses on alignment, breathinformed movement, mindfulness and in-depth poses to enhance strength, flexibility and grounding.

Leave class with a greater sense of well-being and relaxation. All levels welcome.

EVOLUTION YOGA: Daily yoga classes for all levels from $5-$14, conveniently located in Burlington.

10-class cards and unlimited memberships available for discounted rates. Mon.-Fri. @ 4:30 p.m., class is only $5!. Location: Evolution Yoga, Burlington. Info: 802-8649642, yoga@evolutionvt.com, www.evolutionvt.com. Evolution’s certified teachers are skilled with students ranging from beginneradvanced. We offer classes in Vinyasa, Anusara-inspired, Kripalu, and Iyengar yoga. Babies/kids classes also available! Prepare for birth and strengthen postpartum with pre/postnatal yoga, and check out our thriving massage practice.

Participate in our community blog: evolutionvt.com/evoblog.

Kripalu Yoga Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-8:15 p.m., beginning Sept. 2. Location: Kripalu Classes at Combat Fitness, 201 Main St., Winooski. Info: Emily Nicolosi, 845-596-4695, Emily.

Nicolosi@gmail.com. Come and strengthen and stretch your body while learning techniques to calm the mind and approach life with more clarity and compassion.

Exercises include warm-up movements, instruction in breathing techniques and postures, and classes finish with deep relaxation.

Classes available to all regardless of previous experience or physical ability.

Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Sep. 23-Nov. 11, 6-7:15 p.m. Cost: $120/ series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, South Burlington. Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy , 802-6589440, victoriacasson@yahoo. com, vtcyt.com. Healing Body, Mind and Spirit. Deb Sherrer, M.A., CYT. Trauma and loss can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, agitation and reactivity, as well as PTSD symptoms (e.g., flashbacks, hypervigilance and nightmares).

Yoga and mindfulness practices can gently shift these patterns, allowing individuals to re-inhabit their bodies with a growing sense of safety, strength and stability.

Yin Yoga II: Sep. 7-28, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $60/series. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, So. Burlington. Info: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, 802-658-9440, vtcyt. com. With Emily Garrett Yoga and Meditation Series. Meets Tuesdays in September. Yin is a quiet, contemplative practice during which we hold yoga poses in a relaxed position for three to five minutes.

Ideal preparation for meditation as it calms the nervous system and makes sitting for long periods of time more comfortable.

Yoga for Busy People: Aug. 30-Sep. 20, 6-7 p.m.. Location: Vermont Center for Yoga and Therapy, So. Burlington. Info: 802-658-9440. With Sofi Dillof.

Explores basic yoga techniques such as breath and body movement to relax and unwind from the daily stressors of life. All levels are welcome, this includes beginners.

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Absolute Pilates: Affordable pricing; friendly atmosphere; quality NYC certified instruction.

Location: Absolute Pilates, 3060 Williston Rd., Suite 6, S. Burlington.

Info: 802-310-2614, www.abso lutepilates.com. Experience the empowering Pilates method of body conditioning and improve muscle tone, strength, stretch, stamina and balance. Offering small-group mat classes; combo Tower/Reformer equipment classes (four participants); private and semiprivate equipment sessions using reformer, Wall Unit; Wunda chair, Spine Corrector and lots of fun props.

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HWA YU STYLE TAI CHI: Sep. 13Nov. 29, Weekly on Monday. Cost: $110/11 weeks. Location: 64 Main St., 3rd floor (opposite City Hall), Montpelier. Info: 802-456-1983.

Learn this ancient art in a supportive, mixed-level class. Instructor Ellie Hayes has been teaching since 1974. Sept. 13 class is free for beginning students. Please call to register by Sept. 12.

Snake Style Tai Chi Chuan: Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 802-864-7902, www.iptaichi.org. The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill.

self-help Yoga for Recovery: Sep. 7-Dec. 28, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday.

Cost: $14/1.5-hour drop-in class ($12 for 10-class pass). Location: Burlington Yoga, 215 College St., Burlington. Info: Loving River Healing Arts, Katherine A. Kelley.

MA, LADC, 802-343-5790, katherinekelley@burlingtontelecom. net, www.lovingriver.com. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice coordinating breath and movement with mindful awareness in a playful, safe community for the purpose of healing from the effects of trauma and addiction. Each session ends with a guided relaxation.

No prior yoga experience necessary. All levels of yoga experience welcome.

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Lovingkindness Meditation: 6 Wed. evenings, Sept. 1-Oct. 6, 7-8 p.m. 1st class will go until 8:30 p.m. Cost: $75/6 1-hour classes.

Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. Info: Vermont Zen Center, 802-9859746, ecross@crosscontext. net, www.vermontzen.org.

Mettabhavana is a Buddhist meditation leading to the development of unconditional lovingkindness and friendliness. Metta helps us rid ourselves of internal and external conflicts; overcome lacerating guilt; be open to loving acceptance of ourselves and others. Includes

JUNGIAN PARENTING: Sep. 8-29, 7-9 p.m., Weekly on Wednesday.

Cost: $60/class. Location: 55 Clover Ln., Waterbury. Info: Sue, 802-244-7909. Learn how to be a better parent by applying Carl Jung’s wisdom and techniques in this experiential course full of exercises and actionable information.

Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author.

POTTERY CLASSES: TWITCHELL HILL POTTERY: Location: Twitchell Hill Pottery, New Haven. Info: 802-545-2476. A beautiful studio in New Haven, Vt. Private and group lessons on the potter’s wheel.

Classes for children and adults, beginners and advanced students.

For more info call or email Shelly Doyle: 802-545-2476, shelbeth@ msn.com.

materials. Location: Shelburne Art Center, Shelburne. Info: Morgan Powers, 802-985-3648, info@shel burneartcenter.org, www.shel burneartcenter.org. Instructors: Josh and Kim Quinlan. This class will be an intensive on two forms over six weeks. Each class will have two parts-a discussion that focuses on the aesthetics of a form, and a hands-on portion that will focus on technique.

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Learn Mindfulness Meditation: 7 p.m., Weekly on Tuesday. Location: Exquisite Mind Studio, 88 King St., Burlington.

Info: Exquisite Mind, Arnie Kozak, 802-660-8043, drkozak@exquisitemind.com, exquisite mind.com. Learn to meditate and participate in ongoing mindfulness meditation practice community at the new Exquisite Mind Studio.

Nonsectarian Buddhist-based mindfulness meditation. No-fee instructions, weekly practice sessions and monthly retreats. Free weekly introductory program. Read the blog at www.blog.beliefnet. com/mindfulnessmatters.

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LEARN TO MEDITATE: Meditation instruction available Sunday mornings, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month for meditation and discussions, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. An Open House occurs every third Wednesday evening of each month, 7-9 p.m., which includes an intro to the center, a short dharma talk and socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 802-658-6795, www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself.

The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom.

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t the dawn of the aughts, guitarist-singer Dan Schwartz was working at Burlington’s Magic Hat brewery and playing in a handful of local bands. (Sound familiar?) Like a lot of local players, in between shifts and gigs Schwartz tinkered with his own solo project, dubbed Unlikely Cowboy.

A move to Philadelphia and a chance meeting with drummer Tim Arnold changed everything. Schwartz wanted 3:15:37 PM to record some Unlikely Cowboy demos, and Keith Goodwin — the singer in Arnold’s band, Days Away — offered to lend a hand. The three started playing together, casually at first. But when Days Away disbanded, Good Old War was a natural next step.

For the past two and a half years, Good Old War have been touring the U.S. Their upbeat folk-pop has garnered praise from glossy rags such as Rolling Stone and Spin. Their sound blends classic ’60s elements — think Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, or Crosby, Stills & Nash — in a way that resembles an acoustic version of fellow Philly popharmonizers Dr. Dog. In advance of Good Old War’s upcoming Higher Ground Ballroom show — they’re opening for Xavi1:49:55 PM er Rudd & Izintaba on Monday, September 13 —

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Seven Days caught up with Schwartz by phone. The Queen City expat was happy to reminisce about his time in Burlington, and to discuss Top 40 hip-hop from the band’s van as it traveled from Los Angeles to New York to begin touring with Rudd.

SEVEN DAYS: It’s funny how a personal project from 10 years ago can turn into the way you make your living.

DAN SCHWARTZ: Oh, exactly. I think the main thing I’ve realized the most is, your path changes endlessly. This is definitely not the end of our path. Who knows what happens next? I remember there for a while I was just, “I’m going to be a guitar teacher.” But you never know what you’re going to end up doing.

SD: Bands like Good Old War and Dr. Dog are bringing back elements of classic ’60s pop songwriting — and we’re talking about really popular influences, like Simon & Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills & Nash. I took a look at Billboard last week and thought about how different pop music is today. It kind of surprises me that these great elements of songwriting seem to be missing from the pop charts. It feels like Black Eyed Peas are a million miles away from Crosby, Stills & Nash.

DS: I think what’s interesting is that what you can do now is combine

those things. There is certainly something about those hip-hop songs — the production, the sound quality of them — that is extremely impressive and something brand new. That’s something that we are inspired by — making the sonics work in that same way while still having good songs. To me, there are definitely things to be taken from that stuff. I think that we’re interested in the idea of, What is everything that works? Or, What is everything that makes us feel a certain way?

Because there really are elements of just about everything that you can take and turn into your own thing, and nobody will ever notice.

SD: Yeah, that’s a great point. It’s like that old adage: Steal from everyone, but don’t get caught, right?

DS: Well, it’s not really stealing. It’s more like seeing what are all these things that just automatically make people do certain things. There is something about hip-hop that automatically makes people dance or move or shake their head.

That can be applied to folk music, too. Or any music.

SD: What do you find the experience is like opening up for different acts?

I can imagine some nights and some acts work better for you guys than others.

DS: You know, it’s really interesting.

We’re really lucky. We’ve put a lot into our live show, and we’re able to manipulate the show a little bit to suit the audiences. For Xavier Rudd, we’re able to do a little more of a jammy thing … that we feel his fans would be a little more into, a little more improvisation than we normally do.

Whereas if we play with a loud rock band, we’ll do a more upbeat set. When we play with Dr. Dog, we’ll make that about the songs — the best harmonies and stuff like that.

But at the same time, that stuff ’s in all of our songs, so it doesn’t take a whole lot of changing. We just have a lot of free-

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DS: I think online grassroots is the best way to start out, because you really can make a difference that way.

And we have a team. We have management; we have all that. So it’s not like we came up with the idea. At the same time, we were fully into it. But I think the main thing that bands like us have to do — and I think any band at any level has to do it — is remember to treat everybody like they’re important. And make sure they realize that they actually are. From openers to any kind of interview to radio stations to any kind of fans. If people care about you, that’s what’s important. That’s what these contests really do: They give people a chance to meet with everybody else. We get a chance to actually discuss things with our fans and make fans out of people. I think people can interact with other people in a very human way now with the Internet…

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DS: It went really well. The winner was this kid who did “Coney Island” on a Game Boy. He did all the programming on Game Boy. It was the coolest thing ever. People really put a lot of work into these covers, really cared about it, and it makes us feel so — I don’t know. I don’t think people realize how honored we are to have people spend time on our songs. m

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Before we get into the business of the day, I’d like to take a moment to address the big topic on the lips of area music fans this week, namely: What the hell happened to NEKO CASE? In case you hadn’t heard, the recently Vermont-based songwriter was a noshow for her appearance with the NEW PORNOGRAPHERS last Friday at the Higher Ground Ballroom. According to HG’s ALEX CROTHERS, she was at sound check earlier in the evening. And according to several folks I spoke with who went — I chose all the killer local rock at Nectar’s over HG that night — there was even a mic set up for her throughout NP’s set, which I’m told was pretty rockin’ all the same. But there was no Neko. So, again: What the hell happened to Neko Case?

The answer: Nobody knows. Or, if they do, they’re not talking.

I spoke with Crothers at Nectar’s following Case’s disappearance and he was as baffled as everyone else. Emails to the club and to both the New Pornographers’ and Case’s reps have, as of press time, gone unreturned.

With any luck, we’ll get to the bottom of it at some point this week.

In the meantime, here’s hoping Case’s no-show was the product of something innocent, like oversleeping or getting lost at Quiznos, and not some more serious problem. Stay tuned…

In news that has nothing to do with truant rock stars — as far as we know — this Saturday, the folks at Montpelier’s Three Penny Taproom and booking maven ED

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DUFRESNE are set to unveil the second annual installment of the Montpelier Downtown Music Festival in the Farmers Market parking lot on the corner of Elm and State streets. As was the case last year, the 2010 lineup looks to be tailor-made for swilling fine, handcrafted ales in the shadow of the golden dome. My favorite part of the fest — next to the music, of course — is the adjacent beer garden run by Three Penny.

Leading off, we have the area’s finest (only?) pirate-drinking-songs ensemble, the SHANTY RATS. Next up, North Haven, Maine-based punk-grass outfit (and honorary Vermonters, as bestowed by me) the TOUGHCATS take the stage for some fingerpickin’-good rocking. And, the coup de grâce, glory-rocking Beantown favorites TOWNSHIP headline this year’s not-quiteOktober-fest. It’s gonna be a hot time in the old town. Good thing there’s also cold beer.

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• A very happy birthday to the everpopular Honky-Tonk Tuesday at Radio Bean. The weekly hootenanny — or is it a hoedown? — celebrates its remarkable five-year run this Tuesday with, rumor has it, a block-party bacchanalia outside the cozy hipster haunt. (Disclosure time: This would be where I acknowledge my own small role in the origins of HTT. Yes, I was there at the beginning. But it very quickly became BRETT HUGHES’ baby, and he’s nursed it into the Western-shirt-clad monster it is now. Will that prevent me from dropping by to butcher a MERLE HAGGARD classic or two? Well, of course not. Just thought you should know.)

• One thing I’d really like to see happen in my humble little corner of 7D is to tap into the scene in Brattleboro more than we do currently — which is to say,

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Where’s Neko?

hardly at all. Technically, the town falls outside our physical distribution area — though that’s never stopped us from covering stuff in, say, Montréal from time to time. You could make a strong case that the scene in B’boro — especially the wondrous microuniverse around Sub Pop signees HAPPY BIRTHDAY — rivals any other in the state for artistic moxie and vibrancy. And, really, in the Internet age, the whole world is within our distribution area — especially those parts of the world that are, um, within Vermont. Anyway, the point of all of this is to draw your attention to songwriter SAM AMIDON’s performance at the Stone Church this Sunday. Amidon is touring behind his latest album, I See the Sign, which has been a personal favorite in recent weeks. Dude is simply a quietly brilliant and uncommonly thoughtful artist. Should you be looking for a unique Labor Day weekend getaway, you could do worse than to head south.

• Or, you could stay in the soon-tobe frozen north and shake your ass off. This month’s installment of the reinvigorated dance party Sunday Night Mass will be, simply put and without hyperbole, the biggest ever. Seriously.

The monthly electronica showcase features DERRICK CARTER, who is among the most influential artists to come out of Chicago’s hugely influential housemusic scene in the 1990s. Carter pretty much is house music, and the fact that he’s coming to tiny Club Metronome — as opposed to, say, rocking ginormous parties in Ibiza or London — is a coup of epic proportions for DJs CHRIS PATTISON, JUSTIN REM and the rest of the Nexus Artists crew. Get yer glowsticks ready.

• Meanwhile, downstairs, Nectar’s has been loading up its calendar with several series of monthly residencies, featuring

an interesting mix of some of the region’s rising new talent. Every Monday this month features B-town-based post-rock and funk hybrid, MOSES & THE ELECTRIC COMPANY. Every Wednesday, get your jam on with EVENTS ARE OBJECTS. • Band Name of the Week: JOY TOUJOURS AND THE TOYS DU JOUR. This eclectic, Pittsburgh-based ensemble sounds kind of like what might happen if JONATHAN RICHMAN replaced the MODERN LOVERS with a wine-besotted French cabaret band. They’ll be at Langdon Street Café in Montpelier for a mid-afternoon set this Sunday.

• And, last but not least, we always love it when local acts are tabbed to open for bigger national and international acts.

And in the world of post-rock, it doesn’t get much bigger than TORTOISE, who play the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Sunday. Handling support duties will be none other than Burlington’s GREG DAVIS and his longtime musical compadre, BEN VIDA. The duo are actually hitting the road with the legendary Chicagoans for a handful of East Coast dates following the HG show, which is just totally rad. Safe travels, guys. Bring me back a T-shirt.

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DAN’S PLAcE, 31 Main St., Bristol, 453-2774. gooD timES cAfé, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. thE fArmErS DiNEr, 99 Maple St., Middlebury, 458-0455. oN thE riSE bAkErY, 44 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-7787.

StArrY Night cAfé, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. tWo brothErS tAVErN, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002.

northern bEE’S kNEES, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. thE brEWSki, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. cLAirE’S rEStAurANt & bAr, 41 Main St., Hardwick, 472-7053. choW! bELLA, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. thE hub PizzEriA & Pub, 21 Lower Main St., Johnson, 635-7626. mAttErhorN, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. muSic box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. oVErtimE SALooN, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357.

PArkEr PiE co., 161 County Rd., West Glover, 525-3366.

PhAt kAtS tAVErN, 101 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-3064.

PiEcASSo, 899 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4411. ruStY NAiL bAr & griLLE, 1190 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. thE ShED rEStAurANt brEWErY, 1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4765.

ShootErS SALooN, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. tAmArAck griLL At burkE mouNtAiN, 223 Shelburne Lodge Rd., E. Burke, 626-7394.

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L.A.c.E., 159 N. Main St., Barre, 476-4276. thE LAmb AbbEY., 65 Pioneer Circle, Montpelier, 229-2200.

LANgDoN StrEEt cAfé, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. mAiN StrEEt griLL & bAr, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188.

PickLE bArrEL NightcLub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035.

PoSitiVE PiE 2, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453.

PurPLE mooN Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. thE rESErVoir rEStAurANt & tAP room, 1 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. riVEr ruN rEStAurANt, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246.

SLiDE brook LoDgE & tAVErN, 3180 German Flats Rd., Warren, 583-2202.

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AmEricAN fLAtbrEAD, 115 St. Paul St.,Burlington, 861-2999.

AuguSt firSt, 149 S.Champlain St., Burlington, 540-0060. bAckStAgE Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. bANANA WiNDS cAfé & Pub, 1 Market Pl., Essex Jct., 879-0752. biStro SAucE, 97 Falls Rd., Shelburne, 985-2830. thE bLock gALLErY, 1 E. Allen St., Winooski, 373-5150. bLuEbirD tAVErN, 317 Riverside Ave., Burlington, 428-4696. brEAkWAtEr cAfé, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. brENNAN’S Pub & biStro, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main St., Burlington, 656-1204. citY SPortS griLLE, 215 Lower Mountain View Dr., Colchester, 655-2720. cLub mEtroNomE, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. frANNY o’S, 733 Queen City Park Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. grEEN room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. hALVorSoN’S uPStrEEt cAfé, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. hArbor LouNgE At courtYArD mArriott, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 864-4700. highEr grouND, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777.

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

LEuNig’S biStro & cAfé, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759.

Lift, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. thE LiViNg room, 794 W. Lakeshore Dr., Colchester. mANhAttAN PizzA & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 864-6776. mArriott hArbor LouNgE, 25 Cherry St., Burlington, 854-4700. miguEL’S oN mAiN, 30 Main St., Burlington, 658-9000. thE moNkEY houSE, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. moNtY’S oLD brick tAVErN, 7921 Williston Rd., Williston, 316-4262. muDDY WAtErS, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466.

NEctAr’S, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771.

NightcrAWLErS, 127 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 310-4067.

NEW mooN cAfé, 150 Cherry St., Burlington, 383-1505. o’briEN’S iriSh Pub, 348 Main St., Winooski, 338-4678. oNE PEPPEr griLL, 260 North St., Burlington, 658-8800. oN tAP bAr & griLL, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. oDD fELLoWS hALL, 1416 North Ave., Burlington, 862-3209.

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Describing themselves as the bastard love child of 1990s punk outfit the Offspring and classic rockers Heart, Burlington’s L.Dora Wed. 9/10, Doors 10:30PM, $15 recently released their self-titled debut EP. While flawed, the five-song teaser suggests a young band on the rise and offers a glimpse of real potential.

The EP gets off to a suspicious start with “Dizzy.” Lead vocalist Danielle Duby is an energetic front woman. Fiery and forceful, she is certainly engaged, if not particularly engaging. That likely has more to do with the tune’s lackluster, predictable arrangement than the singer’s performance, “The jug-band-meets-punk-rock which is mostly spotless. sound is alluring and wild like an “Catch and Release” is next, and trades untamed bull: powerful, reckless on that most abundant rock commodity, and beautiful.” the breakup song. While it certainly doesn’t - Metro Santa Cruz lack for emotional intensity, the song suffers under the weight of overly straightforward and often clumsy wordplay. “I’m moving out of this place, I’m sick and tired of seeing your face. / Well, you can fuck who you want, and I know you won’t stop, until you screw everyone,” sings a jilted Duby. In a 22 State St. Montpelier related story, it seems there is a sex-crazed 802-229-0495 Lothario on the loose in the Queen City. positivepie.com Mothers, lock up your daughters.

Critical snark aside, Duby’s heavyhandedness sullies what is an otherwise 8v-positivepie090110.indd 1 8/31/10 11:31:36 AM compelling tune. The singer’s melody is catchy, her vocal performance among the best of the EP’s five songs, as she does a passable job of channeling Heart’s Nancy Wilson. But a lack of artfulness casts a pall over the song.

That failing is all the more frustrating in light of the following song, EP centerpiece ces! on! Best Pri ti “Broken Strings.” Over scorching lead guitar ec el S t es B and behind a riotous, rocking arrangement, Volcano, Duby unleashes vocal fury. The singer’s Silver wordplay is again straightforward, but tactful this time. Simplicity can be a valuable Surfer, RAFFLE asset in rock, and here Duby employs a authorized & Other light, dexterous touch. Instead of laying out distributor of her pain in paint-by-numbers clichés, the chameleon glass Vaporizers singer leaves room for interpretation, which allows listeners to commiserate and connect in their own ways. A well-conceived and executed rock song, it confirms the band’s nascent skills.

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Where her vocal chops somewhat helped elevate earlier songs above rock ’n’ roll schmaltz, here she stumbles with a delivery marred by frequent and painful pitch failings.

Appropriately enough, “End” puts the finishing touch on the EP and, like “Broken Strings,” suggests the band is capable of much more. This is a talented local rock band with room to grow. If they can rein in the tendency to cop obvious rock archetypes, L.Dora could grow into one of the region’s more solid acts. Here’s hoping they do just that.

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Art Edelstein and Mike Fullerton, Borealis Guitar Duo (SELF-RELEASED, CD)

In addition to being a music columnist for the Times Argus, central Vermont musician Art Edelstein is also an acoustic-guitar maven, and a self-taught authority on the life and music of Turlough Carolan. That late-17th-century Irish harper composed many beautiful pieces of music that have become folkie standards. Edelstein’s second CD, Borealis Guitar Duo, is a duet project with his East Calais neighbor, Mike Fullerton. The record offers a selection of

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track “Millbrae,” a Scottish reel, everything comes together and the duo just sails.

Some of the most popular and common songs in the genre have been included — such as “George Brabazon” and “Sheebeg Sheemore.” But there’s enough variety on the musical menu that this is not just a collection of pretty, familiar music.

Art Edelstein and Mike Fullerton perform selections from Borealis Guitar Duo at the Bennington Irish Festival on Saturday, September 4, as part of a special program about Carolan.

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The old harpers reportedly plucked those strings with long, curved fingernails that would have made the tone even sharper. So the sound on Borealis Guitar Duo is closer to that of the original harps, for which the music was composed.

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NECTAR’S: Bluegrass Thursdays with Divine Lorrainne, 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

NIGHTCRAWLERS: Karaoke with Steve LeClair, 7 p.m., Free.

O’BRIEN’S IRISH PUB: DJ Dominic (hip-hop), 9:30 p.m., Free.

ONE PEPPER GRILL: Karaoke, 8 p.m., Free.

ON TAP BAR & GRILL: Nobby Reed Project (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

RADIO BEAN: Jazz Sessions (jazz), 6 p.m., Free.

Shane Hardiman Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free. Anthony Santor Group (jazz), 11 p.m., $3.

RASPUTIN’S: 101 Thursdays with Pres & DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

RED SQUARE: Selector Dubee (reggae), 6 p.m., Free.

A-Dog Presents (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free.

THE SCUFFER STEAK & ALE HOUSE: PJ Davidian Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Phineas Gage (folk), 9 p.m., $5.

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LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: The Anywhere Celebration with St. Bernadette and Poverty Hash (acoustic), 8:30 p.m., Donations. St. Bernadette (rock), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

RADIO BEAN: Kyle Folsom (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m., Free. David Pollack (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., Free. James Justin & Co. (Americana), 9 p.m., Free.

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MONOPOLE DOWNSTAIRS: Gary Peacock (singersongwriter), 10 p.m., Free.

OLIVE RIDLEY’S: Karaoke with Ben Bright and Ashley Kollar, 6 p.m., Free. Therapy Thursdays with DJ NYCE (Top 40), 10:30 p.m., Free.

TABU CAFÉ & NIGHTCLUB: Karaoke Night with Sassy Entertainment, 5 p.m., Free.

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BACKSTAGE PUB: Karaoke with Steve, 9 p.m., Free.

BREAKWATER CAFÉ: Close to Nowhere (rock), 6 p.m., Free.

NECTAR’S: Seth Yacovone (solo acoustic blues), 7 p.m., Free. Bearquarium, Gnarlemagne (funk), 9 p.m., $5.

NIGHTCRAWLERS: Little Creek (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

51 MAIN: Verbal Onslaught (poetry), 11 p.m., Free.

ONE PEPPER GRILL: Kevin Greenblott and Seth Whittier (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., Free.

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ON TAP BAR & GRILL: The Growlers (blues), 5 p.m., Free. The Phil Abair Band (rock), 9 p.m., Free.

RÍ RÁ IRISH PUB: DJ Johnny Utah (Top 40), 10 p.m., Free.

PARIMA MAIN STAGE: Ray and Russ, Intergalactic Taxi (funk), 10 p.m., $5.

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THE SKINNY PANCAKE: Ramblin’ Red, Vanessa Torees (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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ARVAD’S GRILL & PUB: Prana (rock), 6 p.m., Free.

BLACK DOOR BAR & BISTRO: MIchael Chorney Sextet (acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5.

GREEN MOUNTAIN TAVERN: DJ Jonny P (Top 40), 9 p.m., $2.

LANGDON STREET CAFÉ: Merrily James (acoustic), 8 p.m., Donations. Katie Trautz & the Tall Boys (old-time), 9 p.m., Donations. Girls, Guns & Glory (country), 11 p.m., Donations.

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BASIN HARBOR CLUB: Coba Stella (electroacoustic), 10 p.m., Free.

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BLUE PADDLE BISTRO: Kyle Folsom (singersongwriter), 8:30 p.m., Free.

RUBEN JAMES: DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 10:30 p.m., Free.

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

REGULAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION: The Adams (rock), 7 p.m., $5.

HIGHER GROUND SHOWCASE LOUNGE: First Friday with L.Dora, DJs Precious & Llu (rock, house), 8 p.m., $5.

THE MONKEY HOUSE: Arctic Death, The Dutchmen, Giant Travel Avant Garde, Muy Casando (rock, experimental), 8 p.m., $5.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Stavros (house), 9 p.m., $3.

VERMONT PUB & BREWERY: Abby Jenne (rock), 10 p.m., Free.

MARRIOTT HARBOR LOUNGE: Grippo, Rovetto and Bronstein (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE: Me & You with Brett Hughes and Marie Claire (cosmo-rural), 6 p.m., Free. Brothers McCann (rock), 9 p.m., $3. Nastee (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

CLUB METRONOME: No Diggity: Return to the ’90s (’90s dance party), 9 p.m., $5.

JP’S PUB: Dave Harrison’s Starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

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ONE FEDERAL: The Boomflowers (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

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RED SQUARE BLUE ROOM: DJ Cre8 (house), 9 p.m., Free.

PARK PLACE TAVERN: Mark Brission & the One Man Clown Show (rock), 9:30 p.m., Free.

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THE BREWSKI: The Noisy Neighbors (rock), 8 p.m., Free.

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twO BROtheRs taveRn: Wagon (rock), 10 p.m., $3.

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Bee’s knees: Z-Jaz (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Donations. the BRewski: tall Grass Get Down (rock), 9 p.m., free.

MatteRhORn: The cam cross Band (rock), 10 p.m., $5.

MOnOpOle: eat sleep funk (funk), 10 p.m., free. naked tuRtle: Zero tolerance (rock), 10 p.m., free.

Olive Ridley’s: Lucid (rock), 9 p.m., free.

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Olive Ridley’s: Benjamin Bright (singersongwriter), 6 p.m., free.

the BlOck galleRy: russell parker (singersongwriter), 7 p.m., free.

BReakwateR café: melonheads (rock), 6 p.m., free. cluB MetROnOMe: retronome (’80s dance party), 10 p.m., $5. fRanny O’s: Balance DJ & Karaoke, 9 p.m., free.

Jp’s puB: Dave Harrison’s starstruck Karaoke, 10 p.m., free.

MaRRiOtt haRBOR lOunge: The trio featuring paul cassarino, tracie cassarino & Jeff Wheel (acoustic), 7 p.m., free. the MOnkey hOuse: cannon fodder, Jangover (rock), 9 p.m., $5. nectaR’s: ryan fauber & Jonah salzman (singersongwriters), 7 p.m., free. Waylon speed, James Justin & co. (rock, Americana), 9 p.m., $5. nightcRawleRs: Live music, 9 p.m., free.

On tap BaR & gRill: The Hitmen (rock), 9 p.m., free. paRiMa Main stage: The Barr Brothers (rock), 9 p.m., $12/14.

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naked tuRtle: Ashley Kollar (acoustic), 6 p.m., free. eat sleep funk (funk), 10 p.m., free.

Banana winds café & puB: Open mic with mike pelkey, 8 p.m., free.

RadiO Bean: Brett Hughes (cosmo-rural), 6 p.m., free. Kia (rock), 8 p.m., free. measure (pop), 9:30 p.m., free.

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1/2 lOunge: funhouse with DJs rob Douglas, moonflower & friends (house), 7 p.m., free. the BlOck galleRy: Open mic, 1:30 p.m., free. cluB MetROnOMe: sunday Night mass with Derrick carter (electronica), 9 p.m., $12/17. 18+. higheR gROund BallROOM: pennywise, riverboat Gamblers, Authority Zero, Bigwig (punk), 7:30 p.m., $20. AA. higheR gROund shOwcase lOunge: tortoise, Greg Davis & Ben Vida (post-rock), 8:30 p.m., $15.

AA. the MOnkey hOuse: steve Hoffstetter (singersongwriter), 9 p.m., free. nectaR’s: mi Yard reggae Night with Big Dog & Demus, 9 p.m., free. paRiMa Main stage: sunday Jazz supper with tiffany pfeiffer & the Discarnate Band (neo-soul), 6:30 p.m., free.

RadiO Bean: tango sessions, 7 p.m., free.

Red squaRe: side pony with myra flynn & Gregory Douglass (’80s covers), 8 p.m., free. veRMOnt puB & BReweRy: seth Yacovone (blues), 10 p.m., free.

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langdOn stReet café: Joy toujours and the toys du Jour (acoustic), 3 p.m., Donations.

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

Rasputin’s: Nastee (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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Red squaRe: DJ raul (salsa), 5 p.m., free. Gordon stone trio (bluegrass), 6 p.m., free. The macpodz (funk), 9 p.m., $3. DJ A-Dog (hip-hop), 11:30 p.m., $3.

1/2 lOunge: Heal-in sessions with reverence (reggae), 10 p.m., free.

the skinny pancake: Whales & Wolves (indie), 9 p.m., $5 donation.

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the BRewski: Live music, 9 p.m., free.

MOnOpOle: Waylon speed (rock), 10 p.m., free.

Backstage puB: run for cover (rock), 9 p.m., free.

veRMOnt puB & BReweRy: events Are Objects (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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

taBu café & nightcluB: All Night Dance party with DJ toxic (top 40), 5 p.m., free.

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twO BROtheRs taveRn: reggae Night with DJ Dizzle, 10 p.m., free.

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BistRO sauce: Queen city Hot club (gypsy jazz), 6:30 p.m., free.

Muddy wateRs: squid city (electro-acoustic), 8:30 p.m., free. nectaR’s: moses & the electric company (rock), 9 p.m., free/$5. 18+.

gReen MOuntain taveRn: mind trap (rock), 9 p.m., free.

paRiMa Main stage: Jazzed up mondays (jazz), 7 p.m., free (18+).

langdOn stReet café: sara Grace & the suits (soul), 9:30 p.m., Donations.

RadiO Bean: Open mic, 8 p.m., free.

pOsitive pie 2: strength in Numbers (hip-pop), 10:30 p.m., $5. 18+. puRple MOOn puB: Dan Liptak’s casimir effect (funk), 8 p.m., free. the ReseRvOiR RestauRant & tap ROOM: The cop Outs (rock), 10 p.m., free.

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Red squaRe: Left eye Jump (blues), 8 p.m., free.

Hype ‘em (hip-hop), 11 p.m., free.

ROzzi’s lakeshORe taveRn: trivia Night, 8 p.m., free.

RuBen JaMes: Why Not monday? with Dakota (hip-hop), 10 p.m., free.

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langdOn stReet café: Open mic, 7 p.m., free.

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ClUb METronoME: Bass Culture with DJs Jahson & nickel B (electronica), 9 p.m., Free.

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ClUb METronoME: oH-J Fresh presents Homegrown Wednesdays with DJ Dan (hip-hop), 10 p.m., Free. franny o’S: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Free.

HigHEr groUnd ballrooM: The Glitch Mob, Martyparty (dance rock), 9 p.m., $12/14. AA.

lEUnig’S biSTro & Café: Jenni Johnson Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

HigHEr groUnd SHowCaSE loUngE: Civil Twilight, The Daylights (rock), 7:30 p.m., $10/12. AA.

lifT: DJs p-Wyld & Jazzy Janet (hip-hop), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

lEUnig’S biSTro & Café: Dayve Huckett (jazz), 7 p.m., Free.

ManHaTTan Pizza & PUb: open Mic with Andy Lugo, 10 p.m., Free.

lifT: Karaoke … with a Twist, 9 p.m., Free.

nECTar’S: Events Are objects (rock), 9 p.m., Free/$5. 18+.

THE MonkEy HoUSE: Hip-Hop open Mic with Dakota, 10 p.m., Free.

radio bEan: Honky-Tonk Sessions (honky-tonk), 10 p.m., $3. rEd SqUarE: Upsetta International with Super K (reggae), 8 p.m., Free.

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CHarliE o’S: Karaoke, 10 p.m., Free.

Main STrEET grill & bar: Abby Jenne (rock), 7 p.m., Free.

SlidE brook lodgE & TavErn: Tattoo Tuesdays with Andrea (jam), 5 p.m., Free.

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radio bEan: Ensemble V (jazz), 7:30 p.m., Free.

Irish Sessions, 9 p.m., Free. rEd SqUarE: Japhy Ryder (prog rock), 8 p.m., Free.

DJ Cre8 (hip-hop), 11 p.m., Free.

central

grEEn MoUnTain TavErn: open Mic with John Lackard, 9 p.m., Free. langdon STrEET Café: We Are the Willows (acoustic), 8 p.m., Donations.

champlain valley

CiTy liMiTS: Karaoke with Let It Rock Entertainment, 9 p.m., Free. on THE riSE bakEry: open Bluegrass Session, 7:30 p.m., Free.

Two broTHErS TavErn: open Mic night, 9 p.m., Free.

Two broTHErS TavErn: Monster Hits Karaoke, 9 p.m., Free.

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bEE’S knEES: Kris Gruen (singer-songwriter), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

bEE’S knEES: Fred Brauer (blues), 7:30 p.m., Donations.

THE brEwSki: Comedy night with Andie Bryan (standup), 7:30 p.m., Free.

THE brEwSki: Jeremy Harple (rebel folk), 8 p.m., Free.

THE SHEd rESTaUranT & brEwEry: The Gabe Jarrett Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., Free.

ParkEr PiE Co.: DJ Two Tone (eclectic DJ), 8 p.m., Free.

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51 Main: Quizz night (trivia), 7 p.m., Free.

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langdon STrEET Café: Tommy Alexander (acoustic), 7:30 p.m., Donations. Grimis (folk), 8:30 p.m., Donations.

on TaP bar & grill: The Growlers (blues), 7 p.m., Free.

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Hadith — a book of Koran commentary and stories of the Prophet Mohammad in Arabic. Xeroxes of the figural image are also transferred onto Japanese Okawara paper. Its translucence is ideal for Tekin’s layered works.

Tekin, who was born in Turkey, employed “Music Lesson” family photos and inherited books in the creation of this show. She

has posted pithy lines in proximity to several of the works, not as explanatory text but simply to add another dimension to the exhibit’s reflections of cultural and personal history. One of these reads: “I wanted to see the beginning the middle and the end.” A longer one says: “My earliest memory is one constructed by an audio record-

the late Ottoman Empire reading a primer becomes a recurring theme.

Tekin draws such repeated images as well as transferring or printing them.

She’s keenly aware of the formal elements of visual art, and formalism is an essential aspect of her process.

A roughly 3-by-3-foot piece includes diagonal creases and the appropriated image of a large group of children, perhaps a class photograph. The paper is creased because it has been folded into a paper boat and then unfolded — like an artifact from an ancient childhood.

ONGOING

PAINTED OCEAN: AMERICAN MARINE PAINTINGS’: Fine works from the permanent collection; ‘TALLY-HO! THE ART AND CULTURE OF THE FOX HUNT’: Artwork, film footage and artifacts from the heyday of the sport in America; ‘THE ART OF OGDEN PLEISSNER: A RETROSPECTIVE FROM THE COLLECTION’: More than 30 rarely seen oils, watercolors and drypoints; ‘GOOD FENCES: VERMONT STONE WALLS’: An outdoor exhibit exploring the medium’s history, variety and materials; and ‘WARREN KIMBLE’S AMERICA’: Favorite works from the country’s best-known contemporary folk artist.

Through October 24 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.

‘ART AFFAIR’: Dimensional watercolors by Shelburne painter Raimond del Noce Senior appears in this ongoing display of works by local artists. Through September 30 at Shearer Chevrolet in South Burlington. Info, 658-1111.

DAVID SMITH: “Entrances: New Paintings,” works that result from musing on visually entering the natural world as well as the alternative meanings of the word. Through September 21 at Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. Info, 985-3848.

BETH HUMSTONE: “Postcards From Cuba,” an exhibit of photographs from the island nation.

Through September 2 at Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall. Info, 865-7166.

DICK BRUNELLE: Recent contemporary paintings in watercolor and acrylic. September 3 through 30 at Penny Cluse Café in Burlington. Info, 864-0989.

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ayers of family history, cultural narrative and overlapped imagery are important elements in the conceptually complex solo exhibition “No End” by Sumru Tekin, currently showing at 215 College Gallery in Burlington.

The show’s contents are works on paper that essentially compose one installation.

Each piece could stand alone, however, and, given the space separating the works, they seem like flashes of memory or a procession of transitory ghosts.

Arabic texts and Tekin’s own writings also appear.

The ambiguous narrative that unfolds on a 9-footlong horizontal strip of Xeroxes and photo transfers focuses on a woman seen from a distance and kneeling in a stark field.

Ten iterations of the woman, absorbed in gardening or tending to a baby, are printed on the pages of a 19th-century

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ADAM DEVARNEY: Mixed-media collage paintings that unite the natural and urban worlds and comment on issues of social relevance. Through September 30 at Speeder & Earl’s (Pine Street) in Burlington. Info, 859-9222.

‘ALZHEIMER’S: FORGETTING PIECE BY PIECE’: An exhibit of 52 contemporary quilted works that offer poignant tribute to victims of the disease, organized by the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative; and audio recordings of stories from elders, in conjunction with Vermont Public Radio and The StoryCorps Memory Loss Initiative. Also, ‘CIRCUS DAY IN AMERICA’: A multimedia exhibit celebrating the art and experience of the American circus, circa 1870-1950; ‘JAY HALL CONNAWAY: A RESTLESS NATURE’: A retrospective of the 20th-century New England landscape painter; ‘ALL FIRED UP: SIX CERAMIC ARTISTS FROM VERMONT’: Unique artist-designed installations by a half-dozen of the region’s finest ceramicists; ‘EMBELLISHMENTS: THE ART OF THE CRAZY QUILT’: Extraordinary examples from the permanent collection that have never been publicly exhibited; ‘UPON A

ing. My mother and aunt are asking me to be careful not to step on the glass from a broken thermometer. My father is recording the conversation.”

The handwritten notes are unassuming and subtle.

Pages of the Hadith were also used in an iconographic figural work. A black-and-white collaged image of a little girl was superimposed on the text. In other pieces, the line drawing of a little boy in

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GIVEN THE SPACE SEPARATING THE WORKS, THEY SEEM LIKE FLASHES OF MEMORY OR

A PROCESSION OF TRANSITORY GHOSTS.

‘ANSEL ADAMS AND EDWARD BURTYNSKY: CONSTRUCTED LANDSCAPES’: The centerpiece exhibit of the season features more than 60 images by the renowned photographer of the American wilderness and the contemporary Canadian photographer who focuses on human impact in the natural world. Through October 24 at Shelburne Museum. Info, 985-3346.

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A line drawing at lower left shows the boy with the reading primer again, but in this case he’s fallen in a puddle. A large building is also repeated in the overall image, serving as a counterweight to the cluster of small forms in the class photo. The paper-boat suggestion is distilled into a group of geometric shapes and shows up collaged onto facing pages of the Hadith.

A nearby work involves the blank, yellowed page of a photo album with a square of white paper affixed to it.

Near the right edge of the white paper, a few sliced-off lines appear. The text “these voices trail echoes in their wake” is posted beside the stark, minimalist piece.

In an online artist’s statement, Tekin reveals: “Rather than yielding a conclusive narrative, the union of disparate fragments within the drawings, functioning as quotations, adrift and out of context, provides multiple entry points, beginning a conversation between the viewer, the drawing, and the artist.” “No End” offers a rich and multifaceted conversation that doesn’t rely solely on words.

CORIN HEWITT: “The Grey Flame and the Brown Light,” a multimedia exhibit by the Burlington-born artist, employing sculpture, video and elements of the Vermont landscape to explore the origins of experience and questions of nativity and the artistic process. Through September 4 at Firehouse Gallery in Burlington. Info, 865-7165.

CORLISS BLAKELY: “Visions of Nature,” floral and still-life paintings created on the artist’s iPhone and iPad. On view Saturdays and during First Friday art walks. Through September 25 at Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center in Burlington. Info, 652-4505.

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M A R C AWO D EY Sumru Tekin, “No End,” 215 College Gallery, Burlington.

Through September 5.

EBEN EMSTROFF: Neo-op drawings. Through September 30 at Pine Street Deli in Burlington.

Info, 859-9222.

GREG MAMCZAK & SAM BALLING: New collage-like oil paintings, and paintings and illustrations, respectively. Through September 30 at Speaking Volumes in Burlington. Info, 540-0107.

‘INTERACTIVE PORTRAITS’: Various artists present photographic portraits of people in a variety of styles and “revelations.” Through September 5 at Vermont Photo Space Gallery in Essex Junction.

Info, 777-3686.

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von bargen’S 1St annuaL faLL art Show: Juried art show open to all college art students and recent graduates of local universities (1-2 years). All mediums accepted.

Must have six or more pieces available for immediate showing. please email for submission requirements.

Mail or email submissions to: Jeff pierce, Von bargen’s Jewelry, 131 Church st., burlington, VT 05401, or jeff@vonbargens.com. submission deadline: september 23. show is october 7, 4-7 p.m.

SepteMber firSt friday art waLK: More than 30 galleries and other art venues around downtown stay open late to welcome pedestrian art viewers in this monthly event. Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m., burlington. info, 264-4839.

the touch of verMont hoLiday gift MarKet is looking for vendors for a saturday, December 11, juried craft show in Montpelier. info, www.TouchofVT.org. grand iSLe art worKS is now accepting applications for juried membership. Art works is artist owned and cooperatively managed, and looking to build our artisan base. Vermont residency required.

More info, www.grandisleartworks. com or info@grandisleartworks. com. caLL for art hop voLunteerS: The south end’s repurposed factories and warehouses will open their doors on september 10 & 11 to become art galleries and exhibition sites. Dozens of local artists will open their studios. we need 150 volunteers to make the Art hop happen! As a thank-you, volunteers will be admitted free to the “sTRuT V” Fashion show and the after-hours party. To volunteer, please visit www.seaba.com and click on “get involved.”

SheLburne artiStS’ MarKet: local artists and artisans show and sell their wares, including paintings, photography, handmade clothing, prints, jewelry and more. saturday, september 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., shelburne Art Center. info, 985-3648. bca art MarKet: local artists and crafters sell their wares at this burlington City Arts-sponsored open-air bazaar every weekend, weather permitting. saturday, september 4, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., burlington City hall park. info, 865-7166. grand iSLe art worKS grand opening: A daylong celebration, including artist demonstrations, barbecue, exhibit and a raffle, is also a fundraiser for the new cooperative gallery. saturday, september 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., grand isle Art works. info, 378-4591. ‘on the pLanet’: sculpture tour and performances followed by picnic at Millstone hill. (Rain date: september 6.) sunday, september 5, 3:15-7:30 p.m. info, 479-7069. ‘on the pLanet’: self-guided tours of outdoor sculptures in the quarries at Millstone hill in barre Town. Tuesday, september 7, noon-6 p.m., studio place Arts, barre. info, 479-7069.

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Jay Lance Spongberg: photography and collage.

Through september 30 at uncommon grounds in burlington. info, 865-6227.

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‘wiLd on My tongue’: A collaborative exhibition on the subject of lesbian sexuality consisting of 15 haikus by poet Judith Chalmer matted with charcoal nudes by Marie lapre’ grabon that were inspired by the poems. september 3 through november 2 at The Men’s Room in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 3, 6-8 p.m. info, 864-2088. erin ingLiS: Abstract and nature-themed paintings. september 1 through 30 at Red square in burlington. Reception: Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m. info, 318-2438.

figure drawing exhibit: Members of an ongoing lifedrawing class show their works: R. steven wienert, Charles w. norris-brown, bennett Johns, Jean Carlson Masseau, lisa Myers, pamela J. betts and Duker bower; and Carl Rubino: fine art photography. september 2 through october 1 at shelburne Art Center.

Reception: Thursday, september 2, 5-7 p.m. info, 578-5763.

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gundrun KLeiSt-reyna: whimsical sculptures and embroidered fashions by the german-born artist. Through september 30 at salaam in burlington. Reception: 16t-oneillkellner090110.indd 1 Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m. info, 658-8822. ‘pupiLS and foci’: Drawings and paintings by Cecilia Ackerman, sophie Allen and estafania puerta. september 1 through 30 at Designhaus in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m. info, 310-5019.

Medana gabbard & gabrieLLe McderMit: “Country nostalgia,” figurative folk works, and “of earth and sky: Reflections on a pastoral landscape,” paintings, respectively. Through october 31 at brandon Artists’ guild. Reception: Friday, september 3, 5-7 p.m. info, 247-4956.

MoLLie webSter & hiSaya “pauL” iShii: new prints in abstract designs. september 3 through 30 at Two Rivers printmaking studio in white River Junction. Reception: Friday, september 3, 6-8 p.m. info, 295-5901. robert waLdo bruneLLe Jr.: Colorful vernacular paintings by the Vermont artist. september 3 through 24 at north end studio in burlington.

Reception: Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m. info, 863-6713.

ann young: “people and places,” oil paintings and sculpture.

Through october 15 p.m. at white water gallery in east hardwick.

Reception: sunday, september 5, 4-7 p.m. info, 586-8078.

TUE., SEPT. 7, 6-8PM at the Skinny Pancake (89 Main St. , Montpelier)

‘LaKe chaMpLain through the LenS’: The museum’s annual juried photography show features views of the lake in all its glory by both amateur and professional photographers.

Visitors are invited to submit their votes for a people’s Choice Award. september 6 through october 18. at lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. Reception: Monday, september 6, 1-4 p.m. info, 475-2022.

Every second Tuesday of the month, environmental fans and professionals meet up for a beer, networking and discussion at Green Drinks.

This informal crowd is a lively mixture of folks from NGOs, academia, government and business. Find employment, friends and new ideas!

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Lynn rupe: “urban habitat,” paintings depicting wild animals in city environments. september

Meagan eMiLia: Fine art photography exploring the beauty of Vermont as well as abstracts and people. Through september 30 at Muddy waters in burlington. info, 658-0466. ‘on the pLanet’-burLington: sculptures by artists from Japan and the u.s., part of a three-site exhibit also at spA in barre and at the historic quarries in Millstone hill in barre Town. Through september 22 at Flynndog in burlington. info, 479-7069.

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‘picture yourSeLf: the photobooth in aMerica, 1926-2010’: A selection of American photobooth photographs and equipment collected by burlington artist and photo historian nakki goranin. Through september 1 at Fleming Museum, uVM in burlington. info, 656-0750.

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Kevyn cundiff: stained-glass pieces by the burlington artist, in the Main Reading Room.

Through september 30 at Fletcher Free library in burlington. info, 865-7211.

SepteMber featured artiStS: paintings by Corliss blakely, peter Miller and henry Trask Riley, and pottery by susan Delear. september 2 through 30 at Artist in Residence Cooperative gallery in enosburg Falls. Reception: Thursday, september 2, 5-8 p.m. info, 933-6403.

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‘on the pLanet’: A three-site exhibit features sculptures by artists from Japan and the u.s.; in addition to all three floors of spA, the work is on view at the Flynndog in burlington and the historic quarries at Millstone hill in barre Town.

Through september 22 at studio place Arts in barre. Tours and talks at the quarry followed by reception and talks at studio place Arts. Reception: wednesday, september 1, 5-8 p.m. info, 479-7069.

‘the Land-the art-the artiSt’: part of the “state of Craft showcase events” honoring the 20th anniversary of the Vermont Craft Council, this exhibit features works by seven of the state’s finest crafters: george Ainley (windsor chairs); susan langley (woven baskets); Chris sherwin (glass); Truddi greene (quilts); susan leader (pottery); Cheryl Flett (fiber art); and Don heurerman (woodcarving).

Through october 31 at gallery at the Vault in springfield. Reception: A reception includes an introductory talk by susan leader and Cheryl Flett entitled “Journey to Vermont-exploring the Creative path.” Thursday, september 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. info, 885-7111.

‘aLL aboard! riding the raiLS’: The gallery’s first juried show includes 38 images of trains from photographers around the region and selected by Tony Decaneas, former owner of boston’s panopticon gallery; also shawn Michelle smith: a portfolio of conceptual work documenting the historical evolution of the train and photography by the professor of the school of the Art institute of Chicago. september 160 College St., 2nd Floor | 865 (ENVY) 3689 | shearenvyvt.com 3 through 25 at phoTosTop in white River Junction. Reception: Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m. info, 16t-shearenvy081110.indd 1 8/9/10 2:21:30 PM 698-0320.

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“after darK”: Vermont photo space gallery is seeking photography submissions for its juried “After Dark” exhibit. Deadline: september 15 at midnight. www.vermontpho tospace.com/ex6.

Jennifer Kahn deMonStration: During the First Friday Art walk, the local jeweler shows how she creates her work and what inspires her. Friday, september 3, 5-8 p.m., Trinket. info, 862-5051.

3 through 30 at The block gallery in winooski. Reception: Friday, september 3, 6-8 p.m. info, 373-5150.

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caLLing aLL woodworKerS & architectS! The Vermont wood Manufacturers Association would like to invite Vermont architects and woodworkers to participate in their “green” design challenge: to design the green Mountain Comfort station, a wooden structure that will house a composting toilet to be used at the many recreation areas and state parks in Vermont. entry forms and all design requirements are available at www.vermontwooddesigns.org or by calling 747-7900. Deadline for entries: september 7, 2010.

artiSt taLK: Kathy StarK: The artist speaks about her work in this monthly event. Friday, september 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Art house gallery, studio & school, Craftsbury Common. info, 586-2545.

BE Stephen beattie: “Through the lens: photographs of grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks,” large-format digital prints. Through september 30 at Fletcher Free library in burlington. Reception: wednesday, september 1, 7-9 p.m. info, 865-7211.

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‘Storied objectS: tracing Women’S LiveS in vermont’: Artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection, along with oral and written narratives of Vermont women from the Vermont Folklife Center and UVM’s Special Collections, offer a glimpse into Vermont life from the 19th century onward. Through September 3 at Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. Info, 656-0750.

Sumru tekin: “No End,” an installation of new works on paper focusing on the intersection of history, memory, language and silence. Through September 5 at 215 College Gallery in Burlington.

Info, 863-3662. ‘the art of ben Stein’: An exhibit and sale of the late artist and architect’s watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings. Proceeds will benefit the synagogue, ACLU-VT and the Green Mountain Club.

Through September 5 at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. Info, 781-828-8291. ‘the coWS come home to burLington’: More than 30 life-size fiberglass bovines, hand-painted

by Vermont artists and installed on platforms, appear to be grazing around downtown in this public art festival. At the end of the exhibition, the cows will be auctioned to benefit the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. Through September 30 in Burlington. Info, 863-3489.

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24th annuaL QuiLt exhibition: Windsor County quilters show their finest works in an exhibition that includes demonstrations, workshops and talks with the artists. Through September 26 at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. Info, 457-2355. ‘aLL for one’: A group exhibit featuring works in a variety of media by artists from Vermont, New Hampshire and beyond. Through November 1 at Nuance Gallery in Windsor. Info, 299-1801. brenda garand: “A Subtle Shift,” sculpture and drawing. Through October 10 at BigTown Gallery in Rochester. Info, 767-9670. henry Steiner: “Around the World in 80 Years,” photographs by the part-time local resident.

Through September 6 at Tunbridge Public Library.

Info, 889-9404.

3rd annuaL amateur PhotograPhy conteSt & exhibit: A group show featuring works by Lowell Klock offers awards including People’s Choice.

Through September 4 at Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. Info, 775-0356.

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annie caSWeLL & jaScha SoniS: “Women at Play,” paintings and ceramics, and jewelry, respectively. Through September 30 at Art on Main in Bristol. Info, 453-4032. bob goLd: “A New Perspective on Common Interiors and Exteriors,” giclée-style altered digital images in a mix of photorealism and surrealism.

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‘bridge’: Works by Jodi Whalen, Alicia Abrahamson, Jackson Evans, Chris Huston, Bethany Farrell and Steve Clark interpret the concept following the demolition of the Champlain Bridge. Through September 10 at Studio V in Vergennes. Info, 349-2214. caLeb kenna: “Water in India,” photographs from the international portfolio of the Brandon-based photographer. Through October 1 at The Storm Café in Middlebury. Info, 388-1063. ‘dWeLLingS’: Photographs, paintings, sculpture and glass art on the theme by Victoria Blewer, S. Chandler Kissell, Andy Newman, Jon Olsen, Janis Sanders, Eric Tobin and Jen Violette. Through September 12 at Edgewater Gallery in Middlebury.

Info, 458-0098. jack WendeL: A retrospective of some 50 watercolors, oils and drawings by the late, longtime resident, compiled by Sylvia Coffin of the Bristol Historical Society. Through September 13 at WalkOver Gallery & Concert Room in Bristol. Info, 453-3188.

‘memorieS of WorLd War ii’: Photographs from the archives of the Associated Press, a touring exhibit composed of 126 historic images. Through October 15 at Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University in Northfield. Info, 485-2448.

marion guiLd: “Dusty Drawings and Doodles,” pencil drawings spanning 70 years by the 93-year-old Vermont native. Through September 25 at Carpenter-Carse Library in Hinesburg. Info, 482-2878.

Patrick burke: Prints in giclée and drypoint etching, pen-and-ink drawings, and paintings on paper. Through September 4 at South Royalton Market. Info, 763-2400.

Summer grouP ShoW: Karla Van Vliet, Karin Gottshall, Paige Ackerson, Kit Donnelly and other local artists present their works in a variety of media. Open Saturdays or by appointment only.

Through October 1 at The Gallery at 85 North Street in Bristol. Info, 453-5813. t.j. cunningham: “Subtle Expressions,” impressionist paintings that explore the universality of human emotion. Through September 4 at The Art House in Middlebury. Info, 458-0464. ‘the nature of Wood’: An exhibit of locally crafted furniture by Vermont woodworkers, 1790 to the present. Through October 23 at Sheldon Museum in Middlebury. Info, 388-2117.

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Liza myerS: “Starry Night Sunflower Moonlit Vista,” a 4-by-16-foot mural hanging on the outside of the gallery as part of the Brandon Artists Guild Sunflower Power summer exhibit. Through October 31 at Liza Myers Gallery in Brandon. Info, 247-5229.

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mad river vaLLey artiStS: Some three dozen local artists show more than 130 works in 2- and 3-D as part of the annual Vermont Festival of the Arts. Through September 5 at Lareau Farm Inn in Waitsfield. Info, 496-4789.

‘the ShadoW’: The group juried show features works on the theme of the shadow in art. Through October 24 at T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-8743.

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‘a deeP Look at a SmaLL toWn: marLboro, vermont’: Documentary photos and recordings

by Forrest Holzapfel, who interviewed 200 of his fellow townsfolk in 1999. Through September 6 at Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. Info, 388-4964.

katie o’rourke: “Layers,” abstract acrylic paintings. Through October 31 at The Shoe Horn at Onion River in Montpelier. Info, 223-5454.

robin Lahue: “Daydreams and Nightscapes,” figurative and landscape oil paintings in an expressionistic style. Through September 30 at Montpelier Village Pizza. Info, 485-7770.

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janet frederickS: “It’s All About Water,” mixed-media drawings on paper inspired by the rivers and topography of the artist’s native Vermont landscape. Through September 25 at Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

Info, 382-9222.

‘PureLy PaSteL: Landscapes, still lifes and figurative works by Vermont Pastel Society members Kate Mueller, Jan Ghiringhelli, Judy Greenwald and Joyce Kahn. Through September 6 at Three Mountain Café in Waitsfield. Info, 496-5470.

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kathy Stark: “Interior Landscapes,” mixed-media paintings by the Craftsbury artist. Through October 1 at Governor’s Office Gallery in Montpelier. Info, 828-0749.

WiLma LoveLy: Artworks created on antique roofing tiles and embellished with a variety of materials. Through September 4 at City Center in Montpelier. Info, 563-2486.

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‘Waterscapes’: Seven local artists contribute works in a variety of media that feature the “elixir of life” from oceans, lakes and rivers, realistic and abstract. Through September 22 at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes. Info, 877-3850.

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peggY smith: “Contain-Her,” a solo exhibition of ceramic sculptures, each of which began with a ball of clay, created during a two-month artist residency. Through October 9 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

Bonnie acker: “Paintings, Posters and Politics,” an exhibit of landscapes in watercolor, pastel and oil, paper collages and works in other media including fabric by the longtime artist and activist.

Through September 5 at Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469.

‘rememBrance: a memorial’: A collective, collaborative touring art project that, so far, comprises nearly 5000 abstract, figurative sculptures created from tea bags and representing fallen soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The project is ongoing and is open to new participants.

Donations of materials are welcome. Through September 6 at Memphremagog Arts Collaborative in Newport. Info, 505-1265.

ann Young: “People and Places,” oil paintings and sculpture. Through October 15 at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. Info, 563-2037.

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mark tougias: Landscape paintings inspired by Vermont and upstate New York by the regionally known artist. Through October 31 at Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery in Stowe. Info, 253-1818.

chris hale: “Landscapes Near and Far,” oil paintings that cite the effects of civilization on the natural environment. Through September 28 at Northeast Kingdom Artisans’ Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. Info, 748-0158.

‘Different VieWs’ lanDscape shoW: Janet McKenzie, Maggie Siegel, Wen Redmond, Bob Rickard and Guitta Corey show works in oil, acrylic, fiber, photography, metal and collage. Through September 1 at Stowe Craft & Design. Info, 253-7677. ‘exposeD! 2010’: UVM sculpture professor Meg McDevitt curates the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring the works of 19 local artists, as well as three international artists, on the gallery grounds and sites around town. Through October 31 at Helen Day Art Center in Stowe. Info, 253-8358.

roBert gerharDt: “Life on the Border: The Karen People of Burma,” black-and-white photographs that document people who have been fighting a civil war for independence from the Burmese military. Through December 20 at Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College. Info, 635-1469. roxanne martine: “Art for the Home,” fall photography in bright colors and bold compositions. Through September 30 at Townsend Gallery at Black Cap Coffee in Stowe. Info, 279-4239.

Vanessa compton: Paintings that address the importance of the subconscious realms. Through October 4 at Claire’s Restaurant & Bar in Hardwick.

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Jim gallugi & John olson: Oil paintings of Vermont landscapes, including towns, buildings, and farmlands. Through October 10 at Emile A. Gruppe Gallery in Jericho. Info, 899-3211. karen DaWson: Twenty-one paintings and drawings of the Vermont landscape, as well as a few figurative pieces. Through September 15 at Martinetti Gallery in Johnson. Info, 730-3114. ‘lanD anD light’: One hundred juried landscape paintings by 80 artists; and Nancy Stone: “One Woman Show,” watercolors, prints and mixed media by the Vermont artist. Through September 12 at Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. Info, 644-5100. laura heiJn: “Mind of Winter,” landscape paintings by the local artist. Through September 5 at Winding Brook Bistro in Johnson. Info, 730-6191.

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state’s finest painters, the Peacham artist has a new batch of work, collectively entitled “Entrances,” on view through September 21 at Shelburne’s Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery. In this case he intends the word “entrance” to refer to his thoughts about how one visually enters the natural world, as well as to the mental state of abstraction or absorption. “To paint ouside,” he writes in an artist’s statement, “is to replace rationality with responsiveness.” The real and the abstract merge sumptuously in Smith’s canvases.

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Through September 26 at Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. Info, 362-1405.

‘Artist’s choice’: Member artists from the surrounding region pick their favorite works to exhibit in this group show. Through September 14 at Adirondack Art Association Gallery in Essex, N.Y. Info, 518-963-8309. emiLy yen: “Intuition,” sculpture by the Studio Art major that uses bark drawn from red pines.

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he feature debut of director Aaron Schneider could very well be this year’s Crazy Heart. It’s a modestly budgeted production in which regret, redemption and whiskey figure prominently, and two of the cinema’s most towering figures do their most memorable work in years. Robert Duvall and Bill Murray would be wise to keep their award-season schedules wide open.

Duvall will turn 80 in January, and a sense of the end of things permeates the performance he gives as grizzled recluse Felix Bush in Get Low. The character is based on a real-life Tennessee loner who surprised his nearest neighbors by throwing a “living funeral party,” complete with live music and a live Felix Bush, back in the late ’30s.

The idea is that the old man has been living in self-imposed exile for 40 years (“The first 38 are the hardest”), serving a sentence for a tragic accident he’s kept a festering secret. Meanwhile, the citizens of surrounding counties have concocted generations’ worth of bogeyman myths about him. Bush wants to get everybody together and let the truth out. If this does prove to be one of Oscarwinner Duvall’s final screen appearances, it

will lend his body of work a poignant symmetry, given his 1962 breakthrough role as the equally misunderstood Boo Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird.

The local minister (Gerald McRaney) won’t have anything to do with the plan, but Bush has better luck with the operator of a floundering funeral parlor played by Murray.

Frank Quinn is more than happy to take the job. (“Ooooh,” he says when he hears about the roll of bills Bush offered the preacher.

“Hermit money. That’s good.”) He’s even happier when his client comes up with the idea of selling $5 raffle tickets — the prize being his home and extensive woodland property — and having the cash mailed to the undertaker.

Screenwriters Chris Provenzano and C. Gaby Mitchell are too good at what they do to spell out Frank’s backstory, but it’s all there on Murray’s face. It’s a brilliant and supremely funny bit of acting. With the subtlest of gestures and expressions, he suggests the wrestling match that’s been waged inside Quinn for a lifetime, a tug-of-war between honesty and moral flexibility.

Quinn's helping to keep the undertaker on the up and up is Lucas Black as Quinn's Boy

MOVIE REVIEWS Scout of an assistant. Sissy Spacek costars as an old flame who appears on the brink of rekindling things with Felix until she makes a horrifying discovery related to his big secret.

Both Black and Spacek are note perfect in their supporting parts.

But the movie belongs to Murray and Duvall. The story is on the slight side, and the final-act hootenanny at which Bush unburdens himself to the assembled proves a tad anticlimactic. But none of that really matters, because the dialogue is so wise and witty, and the two stars breathe such vivid, inventive life into it.

Duvall has played any number of cantakerous codgers, and those performances have

FUNERAL PLOT Duvall, left, and Murray, right, star in the story of a hermit determined to throw an unconventional party.

certain trademarks in common. The legendary actor has made a point of purging his portrayal of this haunted figure of all familiar tics and mannerisms, however, and the result is a revelation. He outdoes himself. No small feat if you happen to be Robert Duvall.

Murray’s been simplifying his work, reducing it role by role to its essentials. I wouldn’t have thought he could take the process further than he did in Broken Flowers, but his Frank Quinn is a masterpiece of understatement. A film much concerned with the ravages of time, Get Low gives us two screen veterans at the absolute height of their powers.

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n the American mind, faith — religious and otherwise — seems to be coupled with terror of the unknown.

If you’ve read Herman Melville’s The Confidence Man, the story of a trickster who can make anyone believe anything, you’ll remember how dread seeps into the novel as it goes along, turning it from a Twainian satire into something more akin to Stephen King. In a nation founded by Puritans, not believing is scary, but trusting in the assurances of a false preacher is scarier, because it calls all faith into question. As one of Melville’s characters puts it, “To distrust the creature, is a kind of distrusting of the Creator.”

What does all this have to do with The Last Exorcism? It’s my way of saying this fauxvérité horror film seems way more interesting at the beginning than it does by the end. The Southern Gothic premise recalls Melville and Flannery O’Connor, which is saying a lot for a late-summer horror flick. But not since Signs has a movie squandered a masterful buildup with such a dumb dénouement.

Our confidence man is Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian), an evangelical preacher.

Not for nothing does his name recall Cotton Mather, the minister famous for giving his sanction to the Salem witch trials: Cotton performs exorcisms. He’s a dimply charmer and a relentless marketer — “The Catholics

get all the press, ’cause they had the movie,” he gripes, referring to The Exorcist. And he’s a self-conscious fraud.

Disillusioned with his profession, Cotton invites a documentary crew to film his last exorcism. He wants them to expose his tricks, which he’s come to see as a way of preying on unfortunates who really need psychiatric help. What he doesn’t realize is that he’s been summoned to drive demons from a young farm girl named Nell (Ashley Bell) who may actually be possessed.

In horror movies, skeptics and rationalists always get their comeuppance. It’s a fixture of the genre, and it makes atheist fright films rare, if not contradictions in terms.

This one is no exception, but writers Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland manage to keep us guessing about whether Nell is a devil’s tool or just very, very disturbed.

Bell’s nuanced, stage-worthy performance has a lot to do with that. She’s sweetly convincing as a mousy, eager-to-please, homeschooled teen when we first meet her, and just as convincing — but less sweet — when she starts pretzeling her body and taunting the false preacher in a demon’s voice. Her duel with Fabian is so compelling that it’s all the more embarrassing when the film somehow devolves into an unholy cross between

DEVIL INSIDE Bell plays one extremely troubled teen in Stamm’s horror flick.

The Blair Witch Project and the hokiest parts of “True Blood.”

If nothing else, The Last Exorcism proves that the Blair Witch found-footage format has completed its evolution from an off-the-wall experiment into a tired marketing gimmick. Unlike the makers of the lower-budget Paranormal Activity, director Daniel Stamm doesn’t seem to have his heart in the pretense of “reality.” The actors are recognizable from other roles, the lighting and editing look too professional, scary music jumps out of nowhere, and the script invents no pretext for the

cameraman to keep shooting when his life is in danger.

The result is a film that, while artful (until the end) and sometimes downright chilling, doesn’t feel genuine. Like Cotton’s exorcisms, which involve special effects such as a steaming cross, it’s your standard smoke and mirrors. The script has the makings of a great drama about faith, gullibility, compassion, and the common ground between human tricksters and demons. I’m guessing those deeper, darker ideas were exorcised by the marketing department.  M A R G O T HA R R I S O N

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(110 min, NR. Palace) GoiNG tHE DiStANcE: Two young people struggle to make a transcontinental relationship work in this romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. Awww. With Christina Applegate and Ron Livingston. Nanette (American Teen) Burstein directs. (97 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset, Welden) mAcHEtE: Remember those “fake” trailers for Grade Z fare that were the best part of Grindhouse?

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GEt loWHHHH1/2 Robert Duvall plays yet another ornery old coot in this 1930s-set drama about a loner who insists on throwing his funeral party while he’s still alive. With Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray and Lucas Black. Aaron Schneider directs.

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Starring distinguished thespians Maggie Smith, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rhys Ifans. Susanna (“Generation Kill”) White directs. (100 min, PG. Bijou, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Welden) tHE otHER GUYSHHH1/2 Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg try to wring a few last laughs from the clichés of cop shows in this comedy about a pair of not-so-badass detectives who attempt to improve their rep. With Steve Coogan and Samuel L. Jackson. Adam (Stepbrothers) McKay directs.

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EAt pRAY loVEH Julia Roberts stars in the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir about a woman who travels to exotic locales to heal wounds of her past and unleash her appetites for food, spirituality and sweet lovin’.

With Javier Bardem, James Franco, Billy Crudup and Richard Jenkins. Ryan Murphy, creator of “Glee” and “Nip/Tuck,” directed. (133 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden)

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Bette Midler, Roger Moore, Neil Patrick Harris and Wallace Shawn lent their voices. Brad Peyton directed. (82 min, PG. Big Picture)

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The Switch 12:45, 3, 5:15,

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The other Guys 12:25, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:45. friday 3 — thursday 9 *Going the Distance 12:35, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:35. *machete 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. *The American 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45. The Last Exorcism 12:55, 3, 5:05, 7:10, 9:20. Avatar: Special Edition (3-D) 12:30, 4:10, 7:40. The Switch 12:40.

Piranha 3-D (3-D) 7, 9:20.

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sketch called “one leg too Few,” a one-legged man comes into a casting agent’s office to audition for the part of tarzan in an upcoming show. The agent is as diplomatic as he can be given the fact that the role would best be played by a strapping young man with exceptional running and leaping skills. “it’s possible that no two-legged men will apply,” the agent tells the applicant, “in which case you could get the part.” Don’t be like the one-legged man in this story, aries. While i usually encourage you to think big and dream of accomplishing amazing feats, this is one time when you should respect your limitations.

taUrUs (april 20-May 20): as i was meditating on your horoscope for this week, a song popped into my head: Marvin gaye’s “sexual Healing.” i instantly knew it was a message from my unconscious, meant to be delivered to your unconscious — a perfect action plan for you to pursue in order to be in maximum alignment with the astrological omens. i encourage you to come up with your own interpretation of what “sexual healing” means for you, maybe even write your own lyrics. if you’d like to listen to the original for inspiration, go here: tinyurl.com/sexHealing. P.s. you don’t necessarily need a partner to conjure up the cure.

(May 21-June 20): you probably get emails that close like this: “sent from my iPhone.” Maybe you even deliver emails like that yourself. Keep that detail in mind while i tell you the dream i had last night. in the dream, all of my gemini friends had sent me poignant emails. every one of them said something like, “i’ve got to get back to where i started from” or “There’s something really important that i’ve got to do, but i can’t remember what it is” or “i hear a voice calling my name but i don’t know who it is or where it’s coming from.” and each of their emails ended like this: “sent from my isoul.” i suspect my dream is in perfect accordance with your astrological omens, gemini. it’s time to go home, in every sense of the word.

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“robbie” from birth till seventh grade. but as my adolescent hormones began to kick in, i decided i needed a more virile stature. My name became the punchier, sleeker “rob.”

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wing punk band that launched their career in 1979. With dissident lyrics and experimental music, the band aspired to make an impact on political attitudes. but then one of its songs, “rock the Casbah,” got so popular that college fraternity parties were playing it as feel-good dance music. That peeved the Clash’s lead singer Joe strummer, born under the sign of leo. He didn’t want his revolutionary anthems to be used as vulgar entertainment by bourgeois kids. i sympathize with his purity, but i don’t advocate that approach for you. For now, relinquish control of your offerings. let people use them the way they want to.

libra (sept. 23-oct. 22): Jack Mytton was a famous 19th-century eccentric whose wealth and privilege often shielded him from the consequences of his odd behavior. one of his less successful adventures came on a night when he got a bad case of the hiccups.

Thinking he could scare himself into being cured, he set fire to his pajamas. in the ensuing mayhem, his hiccups disappeared but he burned himself. i bring this to your attention, libra, in the hope it will dissuade you from attacking a small problem in a way that causes a bigger problem. For now it’s better to endure a slight inconvenience. Don’t seek a quick fix that causes a complicated mess. scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21): in accordance

with the astrological omens, scorpio, i will ask you to make everything wetter; to be the personification of fluidity. Where there is drought, use your magic to bring the rain. if you’re stuck in a dynamic that is parched and barren, add moisture and tenderness. be ingenious, not

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“The trouble with life isn’t that there is no answer; it’s that there are so many answers,” said folklorist Ruth Benedict. That’s always true, of course, but it’s especially apropos for you right now. You’re teeming with viable possibilities. There are so many decent ideas eddying in your vicinity that you may be hardpressed to pick out just a couple to give your power to. My advice: Let them all swarm and swirl for a few more days, then go with the ones that you feel will last the longest. rash, as you stir up dormant feelings in people you care about. remind those who are high and dry about the river that runs through them. (a good way to do that is to reveal the river that runs through you.)

sagittariUs (nov. 22-Dec. 21): gwyneth

Paltrow is the most perfect person alive, said gawker.com. From a certain perspective, i suppose it’s possible to award her that title. she’s beautiful, rich, famous and in good shape. she’s a talented actress and published author.

Without denying that gwyneth is a gem, however, i must say that my standards of perfection are different. are you doing the work you love? are you engaged in ongoing efforts

capricorN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): in an old “star trek” episode, a 24th-century starship captain is weighed down by a knotty problem about how to deal with two of her enemies who are at war with each other. Unable to come up with a viable solution, she retreats to the holodeck, where virtual reality technology can create a convincingly real rendition of any desired scene. Where does she go for advice? she seeks out leonardo da Vinci in his 16thcentury studio. once she has outlined her dilemma, leonardo offers his counsel: “When one’s imagination cannot provide an answer, one must turn to a greater imagination.” This is my advice to you right now, Capricorn. aQUariUs

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): seth grahame-smith rewrote Jane austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. He kept 85 percent of her material, but also added a big dose of “ultraviolent zombie mayhem,” creating a new story, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. in his version, austen’s tale is expanded and altered by the previously unrevealed activities of zombies. i urge you to follow grahame-smith’s lead, aquarius. take some original creation you really like, and add a shot of your own unique approach to generate a completely new thing.

pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): everyone alive should see the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. at the very least, we should all meditate regularly on the play’s title, using it as a self-mocking mantra that dissuades us from committing the folly it describes. How better to serve the health of our relationships than by withdrawing the projections we superimpose on people, thereby allowing them to be themselves? right now you’re in special need of honoring this wisdom, Pisces. if you feel the itch to tell friends and loved ones that they should be different from how they actually are, stop and ask yourself whether maybe you should transform yourself instead.

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but with every year that passes, i find myself heading back in the direction of “robbie.” The clever severity of my youth yearns to meld with the buoyant tenderness i’ve been cultivating the past decade. i want my paradoxes to harmonize — my blithe feminine qualities to cooperate with my aggressive masculine side, my bright-eyed innocence to synergize with my restless probing. so you can call me “robbie” if you like, or “rob,” or sometimes one and sometimes the other. isn’t it time for you, too, my fellow Cancerian, to circle back and reclaim an early part of you that got lost along the way?

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In just four months, Righthaven filed at least 80 federal lawsuits against website operators and individual bloggers who’ve reposted articles from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, its first client. Gibson said he’s just getting started, insisting there are “millions, if not billions, of infringements out there.” (Wired)

A federal judge ruled that Coca-Cola’s Vitaminwater doesn’t offer the health benefits its label promises because it’s nothing more than a sugary snack food disguised as a sports drink and violates Federal Drug Administration regulations. When Judge John Gleeson pointed out that Vitaminwater’s marketing claims were false and misleading, the company insisted the statements were “only puffery” and not intended to be taken as fact. The ruling rejected CocaCola’s motion to dismiss a class-action suit brought by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, meaning the case can proceed to trial. (The Consumerist)

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The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco noted that Kurt F. Johnson and Dale Heineman filed “meaningless and nonsensical documents” during the trial, insisted on wearing prison clothing in front of the jury and delivered “off-the-wall comments,” such as Johnson’s statement to jurors to “enter a guilty plea for us.” The court voted 3-0 to deny the appeal. “The record clearly shows that the defendants are fools,” Judge Barry Silverman said, “but that is not the same as being incompetent.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

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In life I tend to do my own thing, but I also like to have someone to share my thoughts & to laugh with.

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A first time for everything I am a sensitive, thoughtful but playful, lover of the outdoors and animals, who seeks a fun loving playmate for friendship & possibly more. I love art, music, philosophical conversations, sunsets, skinny dipping, sex, and a great wine. You choose the order. I’m easy going, kind, and I live for a good laugh, but never at anyone’s expense; especially yours.

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Music loving, creative, tall, me I’m an easygoing, relaxed, creative professional. 5’8, brown hair, hazel eyes.

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Check me out I’m an outgoing, ready-for-anything kind of girl. I love meeting new people, especially friends; I believe friendship is the best way for love to bloom.

I believe if something is meant to be, it will be. What I look for in a guy is compassion, breathtaking eyes, strength, respect & independence. So if I seem like your kind of girl, let me know ;). katyjane, 20, l, #118755

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Let’s have some fun Looking for a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a man in her life but wants one, who wants to go out have some fun & enjoy life. Open to all kinds of things & ready to try whatever comes my way. lax40, 46, l, #118789

Strong & kind I’m confident, kind & funny, however I prefer to laugh at other people’s jokes.

I think I’m smart & I value intelligent conversations. I’m looking for someone who has a kind character. I also like people who smile often. I’m an optimist & need to be w/ someone who is, too. familyguyinvt, 37, l, #118745

Love to give Oral Bored with my sex life; want to get out and have some fun. Have a great sex drive and a great imagination.

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horny, fun-living sex kitten I am someone,who is learning about herself and looking for a good time. I want to experience life to the fullest.

I like to please and be pleased. haileysmommy, 24, l, #118803 Heteroflexible Domme looking to explore I am interested in exploring my interest in women. I would love to find a couple who would be interested exploring with me. I tend to be a very protective person and take my responsibilities as a Domme seriously. I enjoy flogging, bondage, role-play, service, being pampered and leather. I am mid-20s, average looking, with a few extra pounds. shywhitelily, 26, #109252

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sensual warm and juicy Me: earthy and expressive lookin’ for fun and open to the evolution of realtions. redtryst, 33, #108414 all night long Looking to hook up w/ hot sexy man to go places and do things for fun.

Divorced mother of three years looking for a good time, someone to treat me good, movies, dinner, getting to know each other. Must love dogs and children. boop6969, 40, l, #118447

looking to try new things I am 21 & have not experienced a lot sexually. I do have a boyfriend & we both agreed to let me try new things. I have always been into girls but have only briefly experienced another girl. I would like to widen my horizons. I do like dildos, bullets & lots of foreplay, so please come play w/ me. curious21, 21, #117951 Sex please!

I really just want to have sex, plain & simple. I’m looking for a normal guy who wants an ongoing thing for the summer. I’m a big fan of kissing & touching just as much as sex, but I’m really not too picky. Send me a message! tele_lady, 20, l, #117923 Looking For Penis Ill be honest: I am sick & tired of fooling around w/ “boys”. Looking for a man who knows how to treat a woman like the sex slave she really is.

Need a long-lasting man to sate my desires. pixiestickz, 20, l, #110656 SEXPOT! SEXPOT! SEXPOT!!

I love a little rumble in the jungle from time to time, but a (big) bug in the rug is my FAVORITE! If you know what I mean ... if the trailer’s a rockin’, DO come a knockin’;]. dixie_lishus, 25, l, #117407

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play! Likes: flirting silly, laughing in bed, making out in semi-public; build-up, being stroked & tantalized, exploring a man’s body. Not into re-enacting pornos or mechanical, compartmentalized sex. tarka, 45, l, #115890 position desired Seeking position as submissive farm wife. julia1, 54, #115860 Sex Goddess Dark-haired, dark-eyed, curvy goddess seeks lovers: tall, large, sane, handsome, fun men, 30-45 preferred.

In LTR, but he is willing to share. Like to please, love to be worshipped. sexgoddess, 39, l, #114852

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looking to explore Mid 20s, white, athletic, outdoorsy, dog lover, 5’10”, good looking trust-worthy and clean looking for like girl or man/girl couple to have their way with me and teach me some things. Open minded and willing. New to this as well? Learn together? Newatthis27, 24, #118795

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Always bi, never tried,,, I’m a 41 & have a wonderful man in my life who wants me to experience my “bi side”. He knows it’s a part of me I have kept hidden & wants me to experience it. We have a solid relationship; he’s willing to not be involved or be involved, whichever we decide. I’m FF & curvy. gardengirl, 41, l, #118313 real woman for grown-up play Happily married woman in an openminded relationship seeking a similar F friend w/ benefits for one-on-one play. btvplayer, 40, l, #118193 Need more fun I usually don’t do this, but I need a little spice in my life. Tired of the same old stuff every day! I am willing to try new things, so give me a shout! lookn4fun, 22, #118014

looking for a man or couple (MF/MM) who is interested in conversation & playdates w/ a fun-loving, erotic extrovert. I am married (open) & polyamorous w/ another woman; but I am not necessarily a package deal! The choice is yours. Aster, 37, l, #116565 Spontaneous/Adventurous Professional Professional woman. Married but just co-exist. Looking to explore new things with no strings attached.

Want to let my spontaneous side out instead of having “everything” so predictable. Love outdoors and willing to try new things that are active.

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Willing to try new things and play role reversals. VTRider, 50, l, #105424

Let’s get crazy, discreet encounters I know there are women around Vermont or nearby who feel like I do. I am great looking w/ huge brown eyes & great sense of humor. Looking for sexual encounters w/ a F friend. I am discreet & very trustworthy. I am clean & expect the same. I know what women want & deserve. Let’s get together!

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Sexy Couple Professional couple looking for the right woman to bring a little extra spice to our already hot sex life.

Discretion a must. We are fun & playful! ordinarycouple1301, 39, #118687 Couple looking for same!

Early 40s couple looking for same for swinging, swapping, lots of fun!

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Fantasy Fulfillment My erotic pleasure comes from revealing inner secrets w/ a sexual partner, and the anticipation & acting out of the fantasies that have been neglected for too long. I believe that what we daydream about can be fun & stimulating to explore. I love sexy dress, talking dirty, outdoor nudity & being bad together. Tonydv9, 53, #118809 FROM HIS ONLINE PROFILE: What is the freakiest place you’ve ever had sex in Vermont? City Hall Park.

Rainy Day Fun Looking to fill my days with a little excitement. The stick season is just around the corner so what better time to set aside a day for extracurricular activities. rainydayfun, 34, l, #118765 Just A Guy Looking for girls & seeing who’s out there. If you’re game for fun times, let me know. Justaguy2010, 31, #118714 sexy merman Connected to another but just too much to offer. I love a woman who knows what she wants & is comfortable in her own skin. Looking for absolute discretion & a whole ton of fun. Guaranteed to make you smile or your money back! ragemachine, 41, #118682 starting over Looking for a woman who is loving, caring & honest. No head games.

M4fem35, 35, l, #118670 SpiceO’Life Looking for a little extracurricular fun.

I’m very open minded so if you are interested in something you don’t see listed as an interest, don’t be shy to recommend. mattylikesit, 37, #118644 Fierce Appetite for Play I’m looking for a woman to satisfy my appetite! Discreet encounters, mutual pleasuring, here & there. I’m clean, fit, above average looks, fun. Hoping for the same in you. UNTAMED, 46, #118640

Start with text, meet, then the fun starts. Both of us are attractive, but have a few extra pounds. Email us! Hornycpl, 42, #118604 Freak In The Sheets Sexy, adventurous couple looking for a friend and playmate to join our sex-capades. I’m a 26-y.o. spitfire who likes pleasuring my 40-y.o. man, now all we need is another woman to throw in the mix, to complete our sexual fantasies and hopefully complete hers, too! 3scompany, 26, #117460 Let’s see where this goes Let’s see, I’m just stopping in to take a quick look around. There are so many crappy sites out there that promise everything but deliver nothing. If we stick around, that’ll pretty much get you know where we stand on Hot2Trot. splinter03, 50, #118298 hotmilf We are a couple looking for a lady who is looking for adventure & fun w/ friendship. We have children & prefer to be discreet. If interested contact us & can learn more about each other.

We are respectful & just looking for a little spice. ;). jess, 28, l, #117780

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kickster you flirted with me I’m interested. Hmmm, you are thinking who might this be. Well, I am a woman. I’m stuck somewhere; now find me. When: Sunday, August 29, 2010. Where: my profile ad.

You: Man. Me: Woman. #907942 Sanskrit On Your Wrist You came in to buy smokes tonight.

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You: Man. Me: Woman. u #907940 K! silly band You saw my K silly band on my hat and showed me the one on your wrist.

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I’m Corey (not with a K either). If you want to hang out sometime come back to the bookstore, and ask Bob for my number, or just repost to the ad. Peace When: Saturday, August 28, 2010. Where: UVM Bookstore.

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It makes me sad when I come in to stock up and you aren’t behind the counter. :) When: Sunday, August 1, 2010. Where: Petfood Warehouse.

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ALWAYS You are my everything. Don’t forget that I love you. Always. So much.

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“Montreal, like a different country” You: blonde waitress at Sky Burger w/ a great smile. Me: blonde guy at the bar in yellow T-shirt. You were talking w/ some of the waitstaff about Montreal & said that “being in Montreal was like being in another country.” I started to laugh & after that we talked a little. Want to grab a beer sometime? When: Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Where: Sky Burger.

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On a sunday afternoon Eyes shut you listen / To bells awakens me / Beauty has no bounds. When: Sunday, August 22, 2010. Where: City Hall Park.

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You: Man. Me: Woman. #907921 shane Creme brûlée I spy with my little eye...The notes I loved watching you work, walk, think, re: I hate you and calls are just for fun. They aren’t listen & taste. I adored holding your The date is right & the general serious. Don’t worry, you aren’t being hand; those lovely hands. I miss my description sounds like it could be stalked. When: Friday, August 27, 2010. slice of joy. When: Thursday, August me, but that’s likely true of many Where: aeropostale downtown mall.

26, 2010. Where: everywhere. You: people. Care to provide a little more You: Man. Me: Woman. #907937 Woman. Me: Woman. #907932 detail about his appearance or locations? When: Thursday, August Margo at swimming hole The Gym in Essex 19, 2010. Where: out & about. You: Last time I saw you there you said you You were wearing lime green shorts, Woman. Me: Man. #907918 felt silly and left. Wished you’d stayed. white tank top & have brunette I’ve been back several times hoping hair in a ponytail. Have seen you A feather in your cap? to see you. Care to meet there again several times. You are HOT! Just Or were you just happy to see me? or somewhere else. I don’t care if your saying :) When: Thursday, August I was walking home in a funk when dog won’t fetch. When: Thursday, 26, 2010. Where: the gym in Essex. my day was drastically altered at the July 8, 2010. Where: Plainfield.

You: Woman. Me: Man. #907931 corner of Church & Main. You drove You: Woman. Me: Man. #907936 by wearing a black fedora/trilby & Sexy Carpenter at Church & Main flashed me a wide smile. I don’t know Amanda @ Petfood Warehouse You: black T-shirt, khakis & a toolbelt, you, but I’d like to. Coffee or drinks Hope this finds its way to you. Just hustling w/ wood, a contagious smile. sometime? When: Monday, August wanted to say that your cheery Me: waiting for the doors to open. If 23, 2010. Where: Corner of Church & demeanor, sweet personality, and they’re soon taking orders, I hope you Main. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907917 constant smile always make me look are on the menu. Let’s talk dessert

Kate from Wolcott You said “I can’t believe we’ve never met.” I said “I don’t hang out in parking lots much.” Your eyes, they did hypnotize mine. When: Saturday, August 21, 2010. Where: after the farm tour. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907916

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