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ON THE MOVE AGAIN The convoy pulled out of Kiev around 1 pm or so. We are currently on our way to the Russian border in the southeast corner of the Ukraine. We are keeping with the two other British teams, The Last and The Ludicrous and the lads with the Fiat. Other teams have had a very difficult time with the corrupt police and we are hoping that we are safer with numbers. This whole fiasco with the car registration has been stressful and still is not completely solved. We are going to give it a try with our current paperwork plus a scanned letter. In addition, the British embassy is trying to lend a helping hand. So far today driving might be described as dangerous or insane, depending upon your point of view. Along the main road from Kiev to Charkov the road drops to two lanes. There are a lot of slow moving vehicles and the Ukrainians cannot be bothered. They will pass at any moment and completely disregard any oncoming vehicles. As has been our general rule for Eastern Europe, we have chosen to join the fun and not resist. It’s quite a frightening experience to just make it into your lane with one of those big ass Euro trucks coming straight for you.
HARD RAIN I was extremely disappointed in Republican House candidate Martha Rainville’s terrible answers to Peter Freyne’s questions regarding global warming [“Inside Track,” July 12]. She is stuck in the Republican bog of misdirection and feigned caring regarding the reality of global warming. We can move past talking about global warming as a theory, a hypothetical or something we should probably get around someday to trying to understand. This is a real, serious problem. How are we going to address it aggressively now? Ms. Rainville is either totally ignorant of the problem or worried about alienating conservative voters who sometimes still cling to the notion that global warming is a liberal Trojan horse. I do not think Vermont should have its lone congressional seat occupied by someone who does not want to solve this problem immediately. Dan Fivel BURLINGTON
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ROAD RAGE I was upset to see that the “Local Matters: City Finally Paves Way for Champlain Parkway” [July 26] did not include input from people opposed to the project. There is a simple reason why the Southern Connector (renamed the Champlain Parkway) has been “bureaucratically beleaguered.” It’s a bad project . . . a waste of money, and of land. Will it relieve traffic congestion? No. A traffic study concluded commuters will not save time. If anything, it may make congestion
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NAME GAME I am writing in response to a quote from Jason Gibbs, Gov. Douglas’ spokesperson, in Peter Freyne’s column of last week [“Inside Track,” July 26]. In his quoted statement, Mr. Gibbs referred to our organization as an “extreme organization that prefer(s) conflict over collaboration,” and that is “willing to say and do anything that might create the illusion that they’re even somewhat effective or relevant.” Contrary to Mr. Gibbs’ state-
ment, our organization is neither extreme nor conflict-oriented. VCE is currently collaborating with community leaders, state officials and Omya on a study to investigate concerns about Omya’s operations in Florence and its impacts on public health and the environment. We are working collaboratively with ANR staff on several complex, long-term polluted sites in Vermont, including Omya’s plant in Florence, the UniFirst dry cleaning contamination site in
Williamstown, and an MTBE-contaminated aquifer in Clarendon next to the J.P. Carrara & Sons quarry, which is seeking to expand. The citizens of these communities consider VCE to be both relevant and effective in moving the conversation away from conflict and towards solutions. We do not appreciate name-calling from the administration on the subject of Sec. Torti’s continuing employment by the State of Vermont, especially when our primary goal is
to assure that there is public confidence in the integrity of our government. If Governor Douglas and his appointed staff were to choose to collaborate with us instead of calling us names, Vermonters would be better served. Annette Smith DANBY
Smith is executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment. VET CRED It is troubling that Peter Freyne has gone beyond merely expressing his usually uninformed opinion as to world affairs and now purports to “cover” local news conferences without actually attending them. I refer specifically to the Veterans for Tarrant endorsement of July 25. Freyne [“Inside Track,” July 26], who did not attend the press conference, describes the attendees as a “bunch of ‘veterans,’” specifically spelling out the word veterans in quotation marks. Obviously Freyne seeks to place doubt as to the bona fides of these individuals. Of course, if he had gone to the trouble of actually
showing up rather than reviewing the 30-second TV spot on WCAX, Freyne might have had the opportunity to speak to these men and determine for himself their credibility as veterans. Moreover, if he had bothered to attend, Freyne might have discovered that the “flag burning” issue he mocks was merely one issue responsible for motivating these veterans. Bernie Sanders’ lifetime of non-support for the defense of this country, his years of attempting to defang both our military and intelligence capabilities and his failure to support those troops who are currently putting their lives on the line on behalf of their country weigh heavy with those of us who have served in the military. Of course, attending the press conference and asking these questions would have been something a reporter might have done, and notwithstanding his encyclopedic gift for the banal cliché, no one has accused Peter Freyne of actually being a reporter for some time. David Don BURLINGTON
CLARIFICATION: Last week’s cover story, “Oral Report,” included the observation that a dentist at Burlington’s Community Health Center “may have to work twice as hard to make the same money as one who works at, say, the Timberlane Dental Group in South Burlington.” The observation was attributed to CHC’s Alison Calderara. Calderara did say that those at CHC work twice as hard as their counterparts in private practice, but she did not specifically mention Timberlane; that comparison was made by Kevin J. Kelley, who wrote the story.
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SOUTH BURLINGTON — Nancy Fitzgerald says she can’t shower or wash her face in her tap water unless the chemical disinfectant chloramine, which is added to the water to make it safer, has been filtered out. “I’m a healthy person,” says Fitzgerald, 50. “This is just weird.” Fitzgerald says her problems with her water began in May, when after taking a shower she noticed her eyes were burning and bloodshot. She didn’t think much of it until it began happening repeatedly. On another occasion, she reports, the water stung her skin as if she had sunburn, and caused her nose to run incessantly. While Fitzgerald was away on a week’s vacation, the symptoms disappeared, only to return when she began to shower at home again. Then she started to “connect the dots,” she says. Fitzgerald had read a letter to the editor from Ellen Powell of South Burlington, who was complaining of similar problems with her water. Powell has formed About Concerned People Chloramines, a citizens’ group that claims various health problems that have recently arisen in the area are caused by the chloriminated water. At least two dozen people have contacted the group complaining of symptoms such as bloodshot eyes, rashes, burning skin, sinus and nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing and choking. The Champlain Water District is Vermont’s largest water supplier, serving about 68,000 people in 12 municipal water systems throughout Chittenden County, including Winooski and South Burlington. The district’s vast water-distribution network includes 55 miles of water mains and another 500 miles of connector pipes to homes and businesses. In April, CWD was the first in the state to switch from the use of “free chlorine” to a “chloramine residual.” Chloramines don’t dissipate as quickly as chlorine. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recommended that public water systems switch to the use of chloramine as the “best available technology” for reducing the presence of socalled disinfection byproducts, which can be harmful to human health. Disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes have been linked to certain types of cancer as well as reproductive and developmental problems. Mike Barsotti, CWD’s director of water quality and production, says the switch to chloramine has been “amazingly smooth” and has already resulted in a 44 percent reduction in trihalomethanes and a 63 percent reduction in haloacidic acids, another harmful disinfection byproduct. Barsotti also notes that his office has received about a dozen complaints from the public since the changeover in April. However, he’s unconvinced that chloramine is to blame for these health problems. “I believe at this point that that number is not statistically significant,” he says. “I also believe that they haven’t been verified by a doctor,
which is important to the health department.” Nevertheless, Barsotti says that CWD is taking every complaint seriously. Anyone who is experiencing problems with their water is being asked to complete a questionnaire, which is then forwarded to the Vermont Department of Health. As of last week, the department had received 15 of those forms, as well as three direct phone complaints. State epidemiologist Bill Bress says he plans to meet with representatives from CWD and the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation this week to discuss the matter. But Bress won’t speculate about what’s causing the problems. Barsotti asserts that chlorimination is a safe and effective method of water disinfection, currently being used for about 40 million people in the United States
lives in Shelburne, was contacted by People Concerned About Chloramines and asked for his opinion on chloramine. Wolf — who emphasizes he’s speaking on his own behalf and not as a company spokesperson — says he researched the matter and discovered that there’s “precious little” in the scientific literature about the health effects of chronic or sub-chronic chloramine exposure. “I think that every concerned citizen reasonably should ask, ‘Is it appropriate to change over to this disinfection system when so little is known about it?’” he says. Wolf doesn’t agree that the number of people experiencing problems with their water is “statistically insignificant.” “It’s reasonable to assume that at the very low levels at which they’re present — 2-and-a-half parts per million — [chloramines] are going to be safe, until you con-
and 8 million in Canada. He points to a study conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Health after its public water system, which serves 2.4 million people, switched over to chloramine. That study, which investigated a small number of reported complaints, found that the symptoms were “heterogeneous,” that is, possibly caused by a variety of other underlying or preexisting factors. The report concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to support a more in-depth study or a reconsideration of the use of chloramine as San Francisco’s water-treatment method. But not everyone is convinced that enough is known about chloramine to draw definitive conclusions about its safety. Martin Wolf is a chemist with Burlington-based Seventh Generation, the nation’s leading producer of environmentally friendly household products. As director of product and environmental technology, Wolf’s job is to evaluate the products Seventh Generation sells to ensure that they’re safe, effective and nontoxic, and reflect the company’s core values. Several months ago, Wolf, who
sider that you’re exposing tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, of people to them,” he adds. “And then those people who have unique body chemistries or sensitivities begin to show up.” Wolf says he was able to find only two studies on the carcinogenicity of chloramine. One showed no apparent carcinogenic effect in male rats; the other showed a possible carcinogenic effect in female rats. The EPA’s own literature notes that no health studies have been done on the relationship between chloramine and skin or respiratory symptoms. As Wolf points out, “a mouse, a rat or a rabbit has difficulty telling you what it’s feeling.” For her part, Fitzgerald admits that she didn’t see a physician about her symptoms. Since she only experienced problems when bathing in her own home, she consulted several water experts, then decided to invest in a waterfiltration system for her entire house. Apparently, it made a big difference — as did the $1500 price tag. “In terms of my budget,” Fitzgerald says, “I needed that like a hole in my head.” m
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With just three months to go before Election Day, reports filed with the Federal Election Commission reveal that the four candidates in the 2005-06 U.S. Senate race in Vermont have already spent approximately $7.4 million. If the current pace of spending continues, this election is on track to be the most expensive in the state’s history. In fact, it’s predicted that Republican hopeful Rich Tarrant will spend as much as $10 million on the race, making his the most expensive campaign per vote in U.S. history. With this in mind, Seven Days wondered what else could $7.4 million have purchased in the last year? Here’s a sampling.
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• A farmer-controlled dairy processing plant at the former Idlenot Dairy Plant in North Springfield, including the cost of the property, equipment, initial marketing and startup expenses. (Estimated price tag: $4-5 million). • Construction and start-up of the proposed Food Enterprise Center at the Intervale, an ecologically sustainable food processing and distribution center, where the waste from one business would provide the raw materials for another (estimated price tag: $4.25 million). • About $315 in seasonal home-heating fuel assistance for 23,492 low-income Vermonters. • A fivefold expansion of Vermont’s mobile methadone program for treating the state’s estimated 2000 to 3000 heroin addicts.
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BURLINGTON — It’s been 27 years since Charlie Handy left Lebanon, but you’d never know it had been that long, looking at the walls of his Burlington Exxon service station. Stickers and photos from the Middle Eastern country hang inside the entrance, and a large photo of Beirut dominates a wall in back. The city on the wall looks as bustling and cosmopolitan as any in the West. The photo doesn’t show the smoke now rising from fires at Beirut International Airport. The eyes of the world are now on Handy’s native land. The Israeli army began air strikes in Lebanon on July 12 in response to the militant group Hezbollah’s kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers, and has also sent ground forces into southern Lebanon. The Middle East democracy is home to Hezbollah, though the Shia Muslim militia also receives support from other nations such as Syria and Iran. The violence has escalated, with Hezbollah firing missiles into Israel. In an attempt to silence rocket launchers in the Lebanese village of Qana, the Israeli army hit a shelter Sunday, killing 54 people, including 37 children. Handy sits on a stool in front of the photo Friday afternoon and talks about the fighting. “We just barely finished with the civil war,” he says, shaking his head, “and now we gotta end up with this again.” Handy’s immediate family members all live in the United States, but he still talks with and sends financial help to an uncle in the Christian section of Beirut. They last spoke two weeks ago. “It’s quiet there,” Handy reports. The war has hit a little closer to home for one of his employees, Mohamad Samara, who manages Simon’s Mobil in Winooski — one of Handy’s dozen gas stations and
convenience stores. Samara has lived in the U.S. since 1993, but his mother, two brothers and their families all live in Sidon, a town in southern Lebanon. Samara’s wife Sohail has family there as well. Sohail and the couple’s two children traveled to Lebanon to visit these relatives at the end of June, and were staying in Sidon when fighting broke out. “They were stuck there until the 22nd,” Samara says, a tremor in his voice. “They watched 10 days of the war.” He kept in close contact with his family after the Israelis
country. I want them to help these poor people.” That sentiment is echoed by Burlington resident Bill Aswad. The six-term state legislator — and former city councilor — was born in the U.S., but his father moved here from Brummana, Lebanon, a resort town a few miles from Beirut. Aswad still has cousins in Lebanon. “They see the bombing in Beirut,” he reports. “Their house and windows shake.” One of his cousins was visiting his son, a college student, in Montréal, and is now stranded there until the airport reopens.
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bombed the Beirut airport. “I was worried,” he says. “I used to call there three or four times a day. I want to know, ‘Are you scared? Are you safe?’” Samara’s wife and children were finally evacuated by U.S. Marines, who put them on a cruise ship that left from southern Beirut and traveled to Cypress. “They flew from Cypress the next day to Baltimore, and from there to New Hampshire,” he says. “I pick them up from there Thursday.” Samara says he “really appreciates” the Marines. “They were very helpful, my wife told me.” But he also says he wishes the U.S. would try harder to stop the fighting. “They’re supporting Israel 100 percent,” he complains. “The people they killed yesterday in Qana village, they were hungry for five days. They had no food, no water. I know the U.S. is a great
Aswad visited with him last week. He doesn’t mince words when discussing the U.S. government’s response to the conflict. “The administration in Washington is so pro-Israel,” he complains. “They give Israel $4 billion a year, no questions asked. They give them the best trucks, the best artillery, and they won’t call for a cease-fire.” Aswad claims the United States is undermining its support of democracy in the Middle East by not working harder to end the fighting. “They run a very, very delicate balance to keep that country democratic,” he says of Lebanon. “For the U.S., a leading country of the world, to take a position like that is unconscionable.” Charlie Handy is also critical of the Israeli attack on Lebanon, but his response to the hostilities is less incendiary. “In wars, nobody wins,” he says. “Everybody loses.” m
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health care, and we don’t cover millions of people. All the other major democracies have health care for everyone and pay far less per capita.” As for the legislature he left behind, Mayor Kiss is excited about the uptick in the number of Progressive House candidates this fall. They currently hold six seats, but are running 18 candidates in the fall and are bound to add to their Statehouse base. One way the Progressives have separated themselves from the pack has been to announce their intention to abide by the old campaign contribution limits that were recently thrown out by the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, the Prog candidates gathered at the Statehouse and challenged the other parties to join them. Don’t hold your breath, folks. The Vermont Public Interest Research Group was a strong supporter of Vermont’s campaign finance reform effort. And VPIRG Executive Director Paul Burns wasn’t shy about complimenting the Progs on their fresh fundraising challenge. “The Progressives deserve a lot of credit,” said Burns, “for taking some leadership here and challenging others to follow their lead in at least limiting the size of the contributions they receive and therefore limiting the influence any major donors may have over their decisions in the future.” So far the silence emanating from the Republican and Democrat Parties has been absolutely deafening. Police Beat Update — Last August, we carried an item about the pathetic condition of the homepage of the largest municipal police department in Vermont. Burlington police have a web page at www.police.ci.burlington.vt.us, but there’s zilch in the way of useful information. Even new Police Chief Tom Tremblay acknowledged the department’s Internet resources were not up to snuff. Tremblay told us last summer that a redesign was in the works and a new website with actual up-to-the-minute crime information would be online “by January 1.” Guess what? It never happened. This week we checked back with BPD to mark the one-year anniversary of the “Tremblay Pledge,” and learned that the new deputy chief, Michael Schirling, is on top of it!
Final corrections are being made as you read this, and Deputy Chief Schirling says the upgraded cop website should be up and running “sometime next week.” The new site will have a “Communities” page that’ll break down the city by area and have a photo of and link to the officer in charge of that area. There will be up-to-date crime statistics and a weekly crime log. Schirling also hopes to post video press conferences. Bravo! Incidentally, Mike Schirling, who replaced Steve Wark as one of BPD’s two deputy chiefs, is a native Burlingtonian. He grew up in the New North End, is the son of a lifetime IBMer, and is a graduate of Burlington High School (1988) and the University of Vermont, where he picked up both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. His cop skills have been top-shelf on everything from missing kids to coordinating the Vermont Internet Crimes Task Force. Now we’ll see how his management skills shine. A future chief? No McCain Plans? — Shortly after last week’s edition hit the street, the phone rang. Tim Lennon, campaign manager for Rich Tarrant’s U.S. Senate longshot bid, was on the other end. We’d done an item on the snafu between the McCain and Tarrant campaigns over Sen. McCain’s plan to boost Martha Rainville — but not Tarrant — at a Rutland campaign appearance. It was the McCain appearance that never happened, due to bad weather preventing the Arizona senator from landing at the Rutland Airport. Lennon worked for “McCain for President” back in 2000, and we had reported he hoped to be on McCain’s team in 2008, “Not true,” said Lennon, who demanded a correction. We told him that was our clear recollection from a conversation we’d had months ago, when he was new to Vermont. He insisted he never said any such thing. “OK, then,” we asked, “who do you want to work for in 2008?” “Senator Tarrant,” was his reply. Whatever you say, Tim!
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Dear Cecil, I work for an electric utility. I’ve heard tales over the years of invisible high-pressure steam leaks in power plants that have “cut people in two.” Any truth to this? wr99gre, via email Much to the disappointment of my inner ghoul, so far I’ve turned up no confirmed cases of steam bisection. Could it happen, though? You bet. The boilers in a typical power plant generate steam at around 2400 pounds per square inch — about 163 times atmospheric pressure. Some “supercritical” steam plants operate at pressures over 4000 PSI. Here the steam is heated far above the boiling point, generally to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. This “superheated steam” is invisible when released until it starts to condense back into liquid water. Combine high pressure with high temperature and a jet of steam from a leak could travel a long way before becoming visible to an unwary passerby. Anyone walking into such a leak would be seriously injured or killed by the heat alone. It’s been well documented that jets of highpressure gas (which is what superheated steam is) can cause injuries even without the added complication of heat. OSHA warns against possible amputation from high-pressure gas and limits air pressure for industrial cleaning to 30 PSI. High-pressure gases can easily penetrate the skin, especially via an existing cut or wound, and potentially lead to gas embolism — bubbles in the bloodstream that can migrate to the heart, lungs or brain and cause serious trouble. U.S. Army medical reports tell of numerous gas-penetration injuries suffered during training with blank firearm rounds. Just 12 PSI can likely pop your eyeball from its socket. Less than 80 PSI of air from 12 inches away reportedly swelled up a woodworker’s hand “to the size of a grapefruit.” One source reports that high-pressure nitrogen cut into a worker’s leg like a knife, and other references warn that high-pressure gases can cut fingers, toes and other body parts. Again, I didn’t find an actual case of high-pressure gas cutting anyone in half, but it’s not going out on much of a limb to say it sure would smart. Steam leaks can injure or kill in many ways. The force of a high-pressure leak, for instance, can turn loose items nearby into projectiles. My assistant Una, who works in the power industry and has visited more than half the steam power plants in the United States, once witnessed a rupture in some 2400-PSI steam pipes that flung a set of heavy welding tanks 50 feet and through a sheet-metal barrier. Pieces of pipe, insulation, tools — almost anything can become deadly in such circumstances. Ducking won’t necessarily save you — a big steam leak in close quarters can quickly raise the surrounding air temperature so high you’ll cook from the inside if you breathe. Even at lower temperatures,
enough steam in a small area can suffocate you as it displaces the air. Una has a friend who got nicknamed “the Lobster” after a relatively low-temperature steam accident — he was exposed to a wet 180-degree leak for a few seconds and spent nearly a month in the hospital. An indirect low-temperature leak can also lead to heat exhaustion if you’re around it long enough. It’s common belief among utility operators that a good way to check for high-pressure steam leaks is by waving a broomstick in front of you: when the stick suddenly gets chopped in half, you’ve found your leak. However, Una contacted operations personnel at several power plants across the United States, and while almost all had heard of this alleged practice, most thought it would be an unusual way to find a leak these days. A leak in a steam line with enough pressure to cut a broom in half would likely warrant shutting down the unit. Given the danger of a fatal mistake, it’s hard to imagine a plant boss sending workers out on a search mission armed only with a trusty broom. Una further points out that a steam leak, invisible or not, usually isn’t tough to locate — imagine a locomotive horn a few inches from your ear. Operators in an enclosed control room can hear steam leaks from several floors away. Some industry sources speculate that using a broom to search for leaks may have started aboard ships with steam boilers, where tight quarters and noisy conditions may have made it difficult to find leaks quickly without some direct evidence. It may even have been recommended as a way to survive a steam leak, using the broom to check that the route to safety was clear. Then again, most shipboard steam isn’t at high enough pressure to slice through wood (although it could cut the bristles). Personally I’m guessing the broomstick thing is part of the informal neophyte training process familiar to anyone who’s worked in industry: “Did they tell you about high-pressure steam leaks? Cut you right in half. Better wave this broom.”
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Curses, Foiled Again When Thomas Reyes, 23, walked into a neighborhood grocery store in Philadelphia and pointed a gun at owner Eddie Gomez, one of the customers, Thomas Santana, who is 66 and 5-feet-4, grabbed the 6foot-1 gunman from behind and beat him with a can of Mottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s applesauce, hitting him four times in the head. During the struggle, the suspect shot himself in the head and passed out, according to detective Curtis Matthews, who observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood everywhere.â&#x20AC;?
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Another Woe to Worry About After a 36-inch television set fell on and killed a 3-year-old Houston girl, the Houston Chronicle reported that falling TV sets pose a growing threat to children in the United States. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency-room doctors in 2005 treated 2600 children younger than 5 who had been injured by falling TVs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a real public health issue,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Stephen Fletcher, chief
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of pediatric neurosurgery at Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Hermann Hospital, which has treated 11 injuries from falling TVs in the past year and five deaths in just the past four months. Experts pointed out that the problem is more the fault of inadequate anchoring of the front-heavy sets than it is their design or size. Sixtyfive percent of reported cases involved sets with 20-inch to 30-inch screens.
Desperate Measures Police investigating a fire in a dorm at the University of Central Florida said student Matthew Damsky admitted setting a couch on fire. Damsky told officers that he thought starting the fire would be a good way to meet women while the dorm was being evacuated. Missing More Than the Boat Two Irish men who missed their ferry
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Master of Johns Degree Singapore introduced a training program to boost the status, skills and wages of its toilet cleaners, of whom more than 50 enrolled in the first of the three-day courses. Toilet cleaners who complete the class, taught by Japanese experts in the latest toilet technology, are promoted to â&#x20AC;&#x153;restroom specialists.â&#x20AC;?
Bad Career Move First-time bank robber Lawrence C. Lawson, 60, armed with a loaded .357-caliber Smith and Wesson handgun, got the cash OK, but his getaway lasted only as far as the front door of the Lasalle Bank in Troy, Mich. He saw police cars and fainted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just randomly, two police officers are driving by,â&#x20AC;? police Lt. Gerry Scherlinck said, indicating that Lawson suffers from a medical condition that made him likely to pass out. Neither officer saw Lawson, but while he lay unconscious, bank employees called the police to arrest him. Take-Home Pay A 48-year-old employee of the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra told a court that he stole $114,034 over a 10-month period by filling his work boots with newly minted $2
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as he settled, dripping, back into his seat. “The rain feels pretty good. Kind of, like, refreshing.” “That beer’s going to be refreshing when we get to Janet’s,” Rene offered. We cruised gently along Route 7, the rain now letting up, not rushing because I knew this would be my last fare of the night. At the end of Harbor Road, just before the shipyard, we made a couple of turns and came to a stop in a driveway next to a small Mediterranean palace. In the front of the building, a sprawling veranda was topped by latticed roofing interlaced with thick vines. With its two wide, wooden front doors, the place did
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She was wearing tiny turquoise shorts, a halter top and an open, flowing white robe, and she clutched a martini in one hand. the senior side for those who make it to last call. One of them was short and stocky, the other tall and muscular. Both wore flashy shorts, snazzy polo shirts and rubber flip-flops. I had an idea where they came from, and the first words out of the smaller man’s mouth confirmed my suspicion: “Could you take us first, please, to our boat and then out to Shelburne Point?” The distinct Québecois accent sealed the deal. That and the boat. Throughout the summer, Montréalers sail southward on the big lake and dock in Burlington. In my experience — and at the risk of stereotyping — these folks tend to be gregarious, outspoken and fun-loving, like Brooklyn versions of the French. That’s one reason I generally enjoy being with them: They remind me of my Big Apple roots. “Rene,” the smaller man said to his friend sitting in the front, “are you sure she’ll be home? You know it’s after two.” “Most definitely,” Rene replied. He then said something in French that sounded interesting. (I know about 50 French words, most of them relating to directions.) “When Janet tells me to stop by any time,” he continued in English, “she means any time.” “OK, my friend,” the shorter man said. “I’ll run out to the boat and get the beer.” As we idled at Perkins Pier, Rene said, “This friend of mine has a gorgeous home, like a Spanish villa. She’s an interior designer, but I think she also has access to family money. She came here from Malta. I think connected somehow to royalty.” Rene slapped his hands on his thighs and laughed. “Maybe I made that last part up, but anyway, she’s a beautiful lady, and I try to get together with her every time I come this way.” “There’s George,” Rene said as his friend returned from the boat. He was carrying a large shopping bag in one hand and angling a newspaper over his head with the other, in a largely futile attempt to fend off the rain. “You know what?” George commented
indeed evoke the atmosphere of a villa. Overflowing potted and hanging plants were everywhere. The building itself seemed endless, with exterior clay walls that were either naturally white or painted that way. Before the men could step out of the cab, a woman emerged dramatically through the front doors. She was wearing tiny turquoise shorts, a halter top and an open, flowing white robe, and she clutched a martini in one hand. Although she looked at least 40 herself, and perhaps even 50 — I can’t imagine she was a stranger to plastic surgery — I can only describe her as a babe. A perfectly coifed, brunette pageboy set off her dark eyes. I flashed on the actress Joan Collins, circa 1970s. “Rene, you came!” she cried out. “And this is your friend, George, am I right?” “It’s good to see you again, Janet,” George said, getting out of the taxi. Rene stepped out and threw his arms around Janet’s waist. As they kissed, he lifted her slightly off the ground. You could tell she enjoyed that maneuver. “Hmmm, hmmm,” she moaned loudly in his ear. “I’ve missed you, Rene.” “Me, too,” Rene replied, and they smooched again. George and I glanced at each other, and he tilted his head and raised his eyebrows. His polo shirt might as well have been embroidered “Third Wheel.” Well, at least he has the beer, I thought. Turning to pay me, Rene said, “We might be calling you tomorrow morning for a ride back to the boat.” I handed him my card. Arm in arm, he and Janet walked into the house. George trailed behind. I wonder if Rene has a wife back in Montréal? I thought as I headed back to town. Perhaps a girl in every port? I was more jealous than anything else.m
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Although lacking the sensationalism, Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, as detailed in Worcester Superior Court Judge Francis R. Fecteauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling for a retrial, could fill a textbook for a course called Kangaroo Court 101. Along with all the dubious, and subsequently discredited, tactics above, the prosecution depended on homophobic conflations of homosexuality with pedophilia to convict Baran: The DA called him â&#x20AC;&#x153;a chocoholic in a candy store.â&#x20AC;? As for the defense, Fecteau barely disguises his contempt for the bumbling negligence of a lawyer hired out of the phone book by Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, who sold her car to pay the $500 retainer. On January 30, 1985, after nine daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; testimony and three and a half hoursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deliberation, Bernard Baran was convicted of molesting five children and sentenced to three concurrent life sentences. A 90-pound kid with a pitiful excuse for a moustache, a queer convicted child molester, he became carrion in Walpole prisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food chain. In the first four years, he says, he was raped 30 to 40 times. Things got marginally better when he was moved to a sex offender treatment facility in Bridgewater. But because he maintained his innocence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and admitting your crime is the first step toward accredited reform â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baran never qualified for parole. Even while accusers recanted and exculpatory evidence surfaced, the judges, many of whom had made their reputations on prosecutions such as Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, refused to reopen the case. Years passed. Baran talked suicide; he slit his wrists. It may have been at Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotional nadir, in 1998, when others of Massachusettsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; innocent accused were finding their ways to freedom, that Bob Chatelle learned of the case from Debbie Nathan, the first journalist to skeptically investigate and debunk, in the Village Voice, the myth of daycare abuse. Baranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story must have touched Chatelle personally. A fierce champion of sexual and civil rights and liberties, Chatelle had created a wildly diverse and opinionated listserv community called Friends of Justice. He was a gay man old enough to have been queer before Stonewall; he had survived the anti-gay witch hunts that resurfaced in Boston with each wave of a growing pedophile panic.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a cynic,â&#x20AC;? he emailed me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A cynic says: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no use fighting. I always felt it essential to fight the bums, even though they have the money and power and ordinary citizens have very little . . . â&#x20AC;&#x153;Injustice really pisses me off,â&#x20AC;? Chatelle continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I hope anger is not my main motive. Anger can give you energy. But if it gets out of control, it becomes destructive and counterproductive.â&#x20AC;? Much of what he knows about activism comes from his fellows in AA, Chatelle wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned to not quit before the miracle happens.â&#x20AC;?
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three-day tryout camp to help make the cuts. Nine are callbacks from the last camp, three weeks earlier; others are new invitees from not only Vermont but as far as Alabama, Texas and even South Africa. Some of the players have pro experience; others have none. But everybody is trying to impress two guys on the sidelines: Cabot’s Will Voigt, the head coach, and Alexander Wolff, the longtime Sports Illustrated basketball writer and Frost Heaves president and general manager. Wolff has lived in Cornwall for the past four years and is responsible for this hoop dream. “It’s starting to become real,” he says. “And for each of these tests that we pass, people are more and more excited.” The original ABA lasted from 1967 to 1976, in an era of tall white tube socks and short shorts, worn by such players as Julius Erving and Moses Malone. When the league folded, four teams, including the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs, joined the National Basketball Association. Little remained of the ABA until the 2000-2001 season, when eight franchises began tossing the red, white and blue once again. Today, there are more than 60 ABA teams, from the Alexandria United to the Wilmington Sea Dawgs. In fall 2004, Wolff was interviewing NBA scouting director Marty Blake, who complained that the ABA was making it difficult for him to track athletes. Wolff recalls that Blake said, “out of the blue, ‘Apparently it only costs $5000 to get a franchise.’ And I blurted out, ‘Wow, I could get one.’” A year later, he’d done just that. Wolff, who grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, says he saw the Frost Heaves as a way to grow pro basketball in Vermont, and also
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Eighteen home games are scheduled, split evenly between Burlington and Barre, and between Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons. The Frost Heaves will be competing with such league teams as the Cape Cod Frenzy, the Buffalo Silverbacks and the MontrĂŠal Matrix. Wolff, who has a full-time staff of five as well as interns and volunteers, says theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working around UVM and high school sports schedules to draw as many families as possible. Helping to drum up support is a Frost Heaves kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; camp in Williston, August 14-18. But with tickets priced as low as $5, and the likely presence of Vermont-grown stars on the Frost Heaves, the appeal of the ABA already seems like a slamdunk. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a world away from the tinted-windowEscalade realm of the NBA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I grew up, there was a kind of magic about basketball, not unlike the magic that Taylor Coppenrath left in his wake,â&#x20AC;? says Wolff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way we make this work is by connecting with the community.â&#x20AC;? A black Escalade does sit out-
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The wealthy, worldly Simpson established the library in 1921, filling it with items she brought from her home next door. She named it for her father, who died in 1920. The Simpson Memorial Library is run by a nonprofit corporation, and is sustained by Simpson’s generous endowment. Anyone can wander in to check out a book or admire the displays. But history buffs, literature lovers and daydreamers should take note: The place is open just three days a week, and then only during certain hours. Librarian Sherry Urie unlocks the door on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. She stays until noon, when she goes home for lunch. She returns from 2 until 5, then goes home for dinner. She reopens for night hours from 7 until 9:30. A sign out front says the library is also open from 12:15-1:30 p.m. on Sundays, though the soft-spoken librarian suggests it’s more like noon to 1. That schedule might seem strange, but Urie says it worked well when this was a solidly agricultural community, full of farming families with lots of kids. The 60-year-old native Vermonter remembers those days. Though she lived for a time in Burlington, and received an English degree from the University of Vermont, Urie grew up and now lives nearby; her brother works the family dairy farm in Glover. Urie assumed her post here in 1985. She remembers coming here as a small child, after services at the Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. Sunday, after all, was the perfect day for reading. “That was all you could do on Sunday,” Urie recalls with a chuckle. The Craftsbury public library existed when she was growing up, but she never made it there. “Travel was very different years ago,” she explains. Jean Simpson started her library to foster a love of learning in the small town, according to Urie. “She was very, very interested in education and knowledge and reading for pleasure,” she says. Urie vividly recalls Simpson, or, as she calls her, “Miss Jean.” The nickname distinguished her from her cousin Mary Jean Simpson, who once served as the dean of women at UVM. Jean Simpson was an only child. Her father was a New York lawyer whose clients included the Carnegies. Her mother, Kate Seney Simpson, was an art lover, a patron of Rodin who modeled for the French sculptor and purchased works from him and other artists. She
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heard, he was leading tours of the Everglades in Florida. Years ago, Heidger donated some of his own finds to the library to acknowledge its early influence on him. His loot sits atop the bookshelves in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading room; the jagged open maw of a stuffed pirhana looms over a stack of jigsaw puzzles. Urie volunteers that some of Heidgerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pieces came from headhunters, though sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certain that the small, blackened skull atop a wicker headpiece isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t human. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a monkey skull,â&#x20AC;? she insists. These ghoulish animal remains apparently havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deterred the community from gathering here. The Craftsbury Chamber Players rehearse in the library during off hours; folks
Each year for Craftsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Home Day, Simpson mounted her own horsedrawn chariot and rode around the common dressed in a Roman toga. inventory is current â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hardcovers by James Patterson, Lisa Scottoline and Sebastian Junger sit on a cart next to Urieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk. The library holds about 20,000 books, and acquires 300 new ones each year. With limited floor space, some of the older, less popular titles are moved to the attic, or to a back room where Urie offers them for sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pretty much have to discard a book for every one I bring in,â&#x20AC;? she confesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad.â&#x20AC;? Fortunately, Urie is not willing to ditch any of the col-
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Road to Ruin Getting revved on motor mayhem at Thunder Road’s Enduro 200
ehind the steering wheel, green means go. And if that green is a green flag dropped over a racecourse, it means go like hell. But when more than 100 cars are stretched three wide across STORY the racetrack in front of you, the ERIK going can be a little rough. ESCKILSEN That’s the challenge facing drivers in the 22nd annual M&M Beverage IMAGES Enduro 200 at Thunder Road JAY International Speedbowl in Barre. ERICSON Dubbed “the people’s race,” the Enduro draws wannabe racers from throughout the region to compete in an event that combines the freewheeling mayhem of a demolition derby with the excitement of whipping around the high-banked turns of Thunder Road’s quarter-mile asphalt oval. The race may require more stamina than skill. It definitely requires the stomach for taking a few knocks — about 200 laps worth. A typical evening’s program at the
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Road includes qualifying heats and feature races in four divisions: the Powershift Warriors, an entry-level class of cars just a few wrong turns away from the junkyard; Street Stocks, stripped-down four-cylinder rides; Flying Tigers, eight-cylinder cars; and the elite Late Models, with their modified eight-cylinder engines and aerodynamically track-clinging bodies. But on Enduro night, the pit gates are flung open to anyone who’ll pay the $40 registration fee to race a beater enhanced with a few required safety features, such as a roll cage, a chain-reinforced rear bumper and an extra strap holding the gas tank in place. The top cash prize is $2000. “We’ve never heard of them,” Thunder Road co-owner Ken Squier, a veteran television motorsports announcer of national prominence, says by way of introducing the
Enduro drivers. “You’ve never heard of them. And you probably won’t remember their names.” One of those names is John “John Boy” Still from Enosburg. Before the race, he and an entourage of crewmembers, friends and fellow drivers gather like nomadic tribespeople around a flatbed-turned-picnictable holding the fixings for a respectable summer barbecue, along with a box of Huggies. Still’s mood is hopeful, despite his drawing the 108th starting position. He’s run Enduros before, such as one at the Bear Ridge dirt track in Bradford. What’s it going to take to get his Nissan Sentra car 31 — painted chalk-white with orange trim — to Victory Lane? “Patience,” he says, though he knows it won’t be easy to maintain. “You try to go slow, and then you get pounded on, and you get wound up.”
Still is most concerned about “going broadside,” or spinning sideways in the fluids and chaos that will envelop the track before too long. “Half the cars won’t finish the race,” he says, as though reminding himself to keep calm. “If you want to be a psycho, you won’t go far.” Allison Purkett has never raced before, and she’s starting near the back, so she knows her odds. “My goal isn’t to win the race, just to finish the race,” she says. The mechanic at Larry’s Wrecker Service in Hyde Park has tinkered her white Dodge Shadow car 39 into racing shape and adorned the roof with a gold horse plucked from an equestrian trophy. Larry Demar, her boss and boyfriend, is on hand to cheer her on, though Purkett suspects a hidden agenda in his support. “He wants me to race it so I could get it out of the driveway,” she says. Demar’s isn’t the only empty Vermont driveway tonight, judging by the turnout. Although the season’s hotshot, headline-grabbing drivers won’t be racing, spectators fill the grandstands and spread out on the grassy adjacent parcel known as “Bud Hill.” Al’s French Frys and Mama B’s Fried Dough are moving product as fast as people can eat it. The ladies’ room line is 20 women long. The weather is perfect, a chill tinging the evening air. The slight breeze will be welcome when the atmosphere is thick with exhaust and rubber smoke. Somehow, track officials get the entire field of Enduro racers into position and ready to race five minutes ahead of the 8 p.m. post time, a feat requiring behind-the-battle-lines personnel management that would have made George Washington proud. Even he might have found this crew a bit motley, though. In lieu of sponsorship logos, car bodies bear such phrases as “My other ride’s the short bus,” “Happy Anniversary Abbey” and “Hi Mom.” Apparently, Enduro rules allow for roof ornamentation — maybe to help fans pick out individual cars amidst what promises to look, at the start of the race, like a
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moving parking lot. Traffic cones and the American flag are popular roof accessories. A stuffed Tasmanian Devil snarls from one rooftop. A plastic lawnmower graces another. There’s little fanfare leading up to the race, no “Final Countdown” drifting from the loudspeakers as is customary on race night, no “Gentlemen, start your engines.” Just a quick introduction of the racers as they line up, stretching nearly halfway around the track. A green flag — and the race is on. So many vehicles clutter the track that the lead cars lap the rear cars before the rear cars’ tires have completed a single revolution. The race opens up quickly, though. After 10 minutes, 10 cars have conked out and sit, forlorn, where they ceased moving. That one-car-per-minute dropout rate will hold more or less steady throughout the race. And because the Enduro runs under “green flag” conditions, the drivers must remain in their vehicles until a red flag comes out, signaling every driver to come to a full stop. The red flag is dropped twice, once at around lap 60, when a car is pinned against the front-stretch wall known as the “Widowmaker” and flipped onto its roof. The driver emerges unharmed. The second red flag comes out in lap 158 or so, when a car battered off the track flares up. While an ambulance and fire truck race to the scene, the drivers of broken-down cars are free to leave their vehicles and run into the pits to commiserate and watch the rest of the race. With 25 laps to go, the field is much thinner — somewhere between 25 and 35 cars, though it’s hard to count as they slink off into the pits, trailing pieces of bumper or billowing smoke, only to return to the track a few minutes, and a few yards of duct tape, later. The Enduro drivers begin to show their true colors. Although there is more breathing room on the track, collisions seem more deliberate. Worn rubber tires strain to grip in corners slick with antifreeze and oil and littered with debris. The sound of squealing tires is as constant as mosquitoes buzzing over a swamp in high summer. Car 31, John Still, is in first place. His strategy has been the essence of simplicity: Stay out of trouble. He appears to have followed the sage, almost Zen-like advice that Thunder Road Director of Racing Tom Curley is said to dispense during pre-race drivers’ meetings: “Take what the race brings you.” For his patience, Still has been rewarded with the lead. There remains another Buddhist lesson in store before his race is run, however — one about the temporary nature of all things. Going into lap 176, he’s rammed in the rear bumper by a competitor, spun around broadside — as Still himself had prophesied — and smacked in the front end by someone else. The jolts are hard enough to disable his Sentra. He’s forced to watch the last laps of the Enduro from the track apron off turn one. Allison Purkett has fared better. She’s run car 39 cautiously, staying out of contention but seemingly
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going to school, lap by lap. At around the time Still gets T-boned, she gets spun around 180 degrees in turn four. Facing the oncoming traffic — cars fishtailing out of the corner — she bravely sprints upstream, dodging collisions for 50 yards or so before pulling a quick U-turn and zipping back into the race, her golden roof horse catching a glint of floodlight. When the checkered flag drops, it’s for racer Tad Kingsbury of West
Topsham, driving car 09, a ride fashioned after the “General Lee” — Confederate flag emblems and all — of the late-’70s/early-’80s “Dukes of Hazard” television show. Kingsbury stands triumphant in Victory Lane and bears his trophy aloft, surrounded by dozens of wrecked cars dotting a debris-strewn racecourse like diseased metal cattle. “What are you going to do with the two thousand dollars?” Squier asks the champion.
“Maybe pay rent,” Kingsbury says. “I probably shouldn’t blow it, but we know how that goes.” Two grand is good money for a 50-mile drive in the country. But as the spectators descend the grandstands and crews begin attending to the evening’s detritus, it’s clear the big money is in collecting empty beer cans or towing wrecks. The two enterprises never look so similar as they do on Enduro night. m
Cars slink off into the pits, trailing pieces of bumper or billowing smoke, only to return to the track a few minutes, and a few yards of duct tape, later.
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Rouses Pointe Norte Maar asks the North Country, “Shall we dance?”
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ouses Point has seen better days. Last fall the town’s number-one employer, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, announced its impending departure; the drug company employs a tenth of Rouses Point’s 2350 residents and, until recently, ranked as the largest private employer in the North Country. In a recent New York Times article the mayor described the potential impact of the job losses as “Rouses Point’s 9/11.” Even at the peak of summer boating season, the place has a “bridge to nowhere” feel about it. About a halfdozen empty storefronts, including the downtown Save-A-Lot supermarket, mar the charming but dated business district that runs for several blocks along the west side of Lake Champlain. Yellow caution tape encircles a corner lot piled high with burned wood and rubble — the remains of the landmark Holland Hotel. Last weekend, a group of listless teens walked north past the abandoned stores, toward Canada. No, wait — they were headed for the Rouses Point Civic Center, a large, industrial-looking building next to the marina across the street from Chazy Hardware. A life-sized ballerina cutout on the side of the road indicated something other than hockey was happening that night. The occasion? The annual Fete de Danse — a performing-arts spectacle produced by Rouses Point’s own dedicated cultural ambassador. It’s Rouses Point, not Rouses Pointe, but don’t tell Jason Andrew that. Since he moved north from New York City with his partner three years ago, the 34-year-old balletomane has made this border burg a more expressive — and less depressing — place. Under the organization-
al name of Norte Maar, he’s produced summertime art exhibits, twoweek student conservatories, film screenings and dance shows in collaboration with London-based choreographer Julia Gleich — his former ballet teacher at the University of Utah, where he majored in studio art and art history.
The only place less likely to host world-class dance? The Plattsburgh Wal-Mart. Two nights after the Fete, Norte Maar’s annual “Wal-Mart Ballet” played out in the big-box store’s asphalt parking lot. Growing up in rural Utah, Andrew only saw dance on television; he appears to be comfortable with the
challenges of being openly gay in small-town America and bringing art to out-of-the-way places. He wisely chose the partnership of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers as the “theme” of this year’s Fete and accompanying photo exhibit. On the surface, the subject is fun, straight and seniorfriendly. But there may be a subtler
Like the rest of the performance, the community curtain call was a perfect pairing of big-city sensibilities and church-supper charm. NORMAN JABAUT (LEFT) AND JASON ANDREW
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message there about dancing through hard times. Appropriately, Andrew has embraced as his primary performance venue the town hockey arena, complete with its rinkside ads, bleacher seating and a huge ventilation fan that roared for the two-and-ahalf-hour duration of last Thursday’s Fete. Andrew ruled out stage lights, preferring the utilitarian illumination of garish overhead fluorescents. Also in plain view, the “orchestra” was composed of three guys in street clothes gathered around an iBook. But there were elegant touches, too. Andrew set up two stages where the ice would be and strung sails from the ceiling to create “wings” the dancers could hide behind. He also put together a 40-page playbill with an elegant, fourcolor cover. Amongst the ads for local lawyers and contrac-
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tors are several from New York art galleries — Andrew’s former and current employers — and a full blank page for “autographs.” The Norte Maar graphics attest to Andrew’s good eye. Given the Fete’s sporty setting, and Andrew’s unique aesthetic, it’s not surprising that a couple of local female vocalists started the show with an a cappella “God Bless America,” then segued into Irving Berlin’s “Let Yourself Go.” The dance offerings, too, stayed unexpected and eclectic all the way through the evening, swinging from urban tap à la Savion Glover to classical ballet. If the audience didn’t know what to make of three females planted in big clay pots in a dance-theater piece by North Country choreographer Rachel Cohen, they could relate to the number that followed, with Andrew and Gleich as “A Couple of Swells.” Before launching into their fun, looselimbed duo, the pair cleaned up >> 36A
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dirt, slapstick-style, which had spilled during the previous piece. Although their bodies couldn’t be more different — Andrew is tall and gorgeously muscular; Gleich is petite — they work, and dance, well together. Everyone did, in fact. All manner of green-clad girls represented Plattsburgh’s Bernadette Short School of Irish Dancing — but their routine was sandwiched between a demanding pas de deux performed by two of Gleich’s three stand-out dancers, and a cool “Cubano Groove” from the New York-based tap foursome Andrew Nemr and CPD Plus. One tiara-topped toddler had “recital” written all over her, but it didn’t matter. A few rinky-dink routines were perfectly acceptable under the circumstances. It was an all-ages, all-abilities show, and the kids in the audience were rapt. In the end, every dancer in the performance converged on stage, and invited the entire audience of 500-plus to join them. Many people did, includ-
skills but to his friendly flamboyance and impresario enthusiasm; although he’s clearly behind the wheel at Norte Maar, it’s no ego trip. The historical ladies love him. And he’s a dancer magnet. Something about the way he asked the aforementioned tap-dancing troupe convinced them to board a northbound train — along with one set of parents. Nine hours later, they arrived at the dilapidated station in Rouses Point and walked the rest of the way to Andrew’s artsy abode. Getting corporate sponsors on board has been tougher for Andrew and, despite his successes, he doesn’t expect prospects to improve. Wyeth bought the inside cover of the 2006 playbill, but won’t be contributing after 2008. In-kind donations, too, are stagnant. Andrew relies on area families to host dancers during the two-week residency and subsequent show. No hotel or restaurant has come forward to lighten the load. Like the area he now calls home, Andrew is also dealing
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ing an African-American guy who seemed to be challenging the Nemr group to a tap-off. A little Irish-dancing boy earned additional applause when he demonstrated his break-dancing moves. Like the rest of the performance, the community curtain call was a perfect pairing of big-city sensibilities and churchsupper charm. The mingling continued at the post-show reception organized by the Rouses Point Historical Society. Their volunteers were busily preparing food during the dancing and, by the end, had set out platters under a tent that extended from the building entrance to the parking lot. Accomplished and wannabe dancers munched on crustless tea sandwiches, shrimp cocktail and cookies alongside audience members, program advertisers, parents and volunteers. A French-speaking lawyer confirmed what people had been saying earlier in the bleachers: “It gets better every year.” The praise is a testament not just to Andrew’s organizational
with his own financial insecurity. He’s putting his partner Norman Jabaut through nursing school, and their house on Pratt Street needs a new roof. To pay the bills, Andrew has gone back to his job as a gallery researcher in New York City; he rents a room in Manhattan and returns every six weeks to Rouses Point. Will there be another Fete in 2007? Post-show, Andrew isn’t making any promises. “We just don’t know where we’ll be,” he says. “We love the comfort of the city; we love going to the gay village. But I like knowing I can get on a train and be right here” — that is, a modest house off the main drag that last week was still adorned with Fred and Ginger photos. Andrew wants it both ways, and that’s been the goal of Norte Maar from the start. “I like ruralness, but also the idea of having access to cultural events,” he says. No doubt the North Country has benefited from his graceful but improbable balancing act. m
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The History Boys marks the first time a Bennett play has been on Broadway in more than 30 years. The British-American literary pipeline steadily pumps theater westward across the Atlantic. But Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always translate effortlessly overseas, as the Talking Heads monologues illustrate. The playwrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yorkshire origins inspired the provincial characters, who use unfamiliar idioms, clipped syntax and references to obscure locations and landmarks we recognize vaguely, if at all. But the monologues also have universal elements that need no subtitles: humor, hubris and heartbreak. Unadilla director Bill Blachly wisely resisted the temptation to Americanize any of the cultural references, avoiding the greater danger of introducing incongruities that could fracture dramatic unity or derail a storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s momentum. And he had none of his Vermont actors affect a British accent, another smart choice, because the obvious artifice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in East Calais, not the West End! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; would have broken the intimate spell cast by the confessional conversations. And herein lies the brilliance of Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solo sketches: The monologues are actually all about dialogue. The scenes are not soul- and garment-rending soliloquies Ă la Hamlet. People rummage through their relationships rather than their subconscious. Characters recall, and reenact, occasions with important people in their lives â&#x20AC;&#x201D; husbands, mothers, neighbors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; reflecting the loved (or hated) oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior through their own experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Chip in the Sugarâ&#x20AC;? is a remarkable example of bringing a whole world to life
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through one character, a middle-aged man named Graham. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living with and caring for his aging mother when their carefully regulated, unhealthily codependent world is upended by the arrival of her â&#x20AC;&#x153;pre-Dadâ&#x20AC;? boyfriend, who becomes her new â&#x20AC;&#x153;fancy man.â&#x20AC;? Over the monologueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 35-minute arc, Bennett skillfully draws us in by mixing comic moments with darker insights. In real life, Graham is someone we might strenuously try to avoid: nervous, peevish, unstable and set in his ways. But we grow quite fond of him. At Unadilla, Clarke Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance as Graham was stunning: technically remarkable and emotionally captivating. He seemed at ease carrying the demands of Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s script, the subtle modulations of mood as well as the whipsaw scenes of multi-character speech. For example, Graham recalls the awkward restaurant meal where his motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boyfriend reveals â&#x20AC;&#x153;commonâ&#x20AC;? attitudes while relentlessly needling Graham. Jordan captured the nuances of everyone at the table, as refracted through Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing discomfiture. The elderly womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edgy voice developed a goofy girlishness, the interloperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boorishness waxed, and Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence waned. Jordan also excelled in recounting
terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotions gradually begin to ripen and roil as her naivetĂŠ falls away. Teachout fiercely chopped a cabbage on a cutting board to punctuate an especially bitter moment of realization. With softspoken but urgent delivery, she conveyed Rosemaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need to confide her story, to entrust those watching with her pain. The protagonist of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hand of Godâ&#x20AC;? faces a somewhat less profound crisis than do Graham and Rosemary. Celia struggles to run her old-fashioned antiques shop in the modern era of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antiques Roadshowâ&#x20AC;?-savvy customers and predatory auction-house hotshots who snap up all the good merchandise. She hovers over a dying acquaintance, whose house also happens to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;treasure trove.â&#x20AC;? This does make her wonder, briefly, about her own integrity: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Am I a person? Or am I simply a professional bargain hunter?â&#x20AC;? Her comeuppance is pointed, literally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the humble drawing of a finger pokes a permanent hole in her smug self-assurance. As Celia, Sarah Payne gave the least satisfying of the three performances. Unlike Jordan and Teachout, who were letter-perfect in the mid-run performance I saw, Payne stumbled over a handful of lines. The breathy sameness of her voice
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The scenes are not soul- and garment-rending soliloquies Ă la Hamlet. People rummage through their relationships rather than their subconscious. the lighthearted exchanges. When the hapless vicar reminds Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am married to God,â&#x20AC;? Jordan nailed her loopy deadpan reply: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where does that leave you with the housework?â&#x20AC;? As Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stress levels rise, Jordan curled his body language inward. He rocked gently back and forth on his feet, a gesture halfway between trying to soothe himself and the incipient catatonia of mental collapse. Through a rich accretion of detail, Jordan made us empathize deeply â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to identify with Graham, free of condescension or pity. At first, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder to like Rosemary of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nights in the Gardens of Spain.â&#x20AC;? She seems a tad superficial, pondering the rug stain left by her murdered neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corpse. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an avid gardener, proficient in the Latin and common names of plants. But her suburban preoccupation with surfaces and labels is surprisingly usurped by genuine friendship with the killer: a wife who shot her abusive husband. Rosemaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale twists often, with touching and then heart-wrenching results. Zephyr Teachout painted a moving portrait of Rosemary. She maintained Rosemaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistent veneer of prim restraint while showing how the charac-
throughout Celiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monologue skated over nuances in Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s text, such as wistfulness for her deceased husband and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;good old daysâ&#x20AC;? of the antiques biz. And when the veteran vendor learns sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been had by â&#x20AC;&#x153;the oldest dodge in the world,â&#x20AC;? we needed to see a little bit more of the sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teeth beneath her ladylike exterior. The spare stage at Unadilla served the monologues well. Against the black floor and walls, just a few items of furniture conjured each characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment. To delineate the passage of time, the lights briefly dimmed as the actors stepped into the wings to alter their costumes slightly, adding a vest or apron, for example. Director Blachly kept the actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; physical movements simple as well. The focus was squarely on the interior steps, stumbles and leaps each character takes. A melancholy theme threads through Bennettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual portraits: the finality of being alone in the world, even when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with those closest to you. The world we inhabit with other people is always filtered through the lens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; often damaged, usually distorted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of self. But these insights go down softly in a darkened theater, a reassuring place to experience being alone together. m
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SEVEN DAYS: When and why did you first pick up a guitar? ANAIS MITCHELL: I took violin as a kid for seven years. It turned into one of those beautifully intentioned, long-standing guilt trips between me and the ones paying for the lessons. When I finally picked up guitar at age 14 or 15, it was going to be on my terms. I studied with a very laid-back, double-jointed jazz guitar player who rented the empty house on our family farm. The zeal for guitar, I think, came from having been introduced to Ani DiFranco and wanting to play her early songs. SD: Your music blends the intimately personal and the “big-picture” political in such unique ways. Can you talk a bit about how you marry the two in your writing? AM: A lot of my songs start out as love songs. I used to tell my man, “Hey, I’m writing a song about you!” and he’d say, “Sure, sure,” because inevitably, by the time the song was finished, it would be about a mining disaster or something. I think this is why the songs end up sounding emotional as well as journalistic. Also, I found early on that the language we use
Mitchell’s astonishingly powerful tunes collectively sound like an extended meditation on a 21stcentury fortress America, where nothing and no one can be trusted. Mitchell’s astonishingly powerful tunes collectively sound like an extended meditation on a 21st-century fortress America, where nothing and no one can be trusted. But she uses songwriting to scale those walls and craft revealing stories; she sings them in a vulnerable soprano, sparsely accompanied by simple guitar riffs and finger-picked licks. The result feels remarkable and new, capturing essential truths about the world in beautiful and honest music. Mitchell plays at two major Vermont music events this weekend: the Champlain Valley Folk Festival and the NorthEast Kingdom Music Festival. Seven Days recently chatted with her about performing, her music, and her upcoming CD.
to talk about politics is often hopelessly un-poetic. It’s hard to make unwieldy . . . words like “emancipation” resonate in a song — unless you are Bob Marley, in which case you can say anything you goddamn want. So the poet who tackles politics is forced to find a more visceral vocabulary, and this often brings in the imagery that is more “intimately personal,” as you said. SD: Take your song “1984,” for example. You channel George Orwell’s Big Brother when you sing: Down at headquarters there’s a big database / With black and white photos of the side of your beautiful face / And library records of all your test scores / And an invitation
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SD: What about “Cosmic American,” which is a real sexy song in some ways, but sounds like this wonderful metaphor comparing a relationship to a misdirected electronic miscommunication of sorts. I’m a live wire, I’m a short wave radio / Do you copy / I’m a flash of light from the tower to the runway / If I leave you I’m gonna do it / Semi-automatically . . . What’s going on there? AM: Well, I think you’ve got it.
SD: You have a new CD coming out soon. No title yet. What can you say about it? AM: Well, I’m very excited about it! I recorded it in Bristol, Vermont, with Michael Chorney producing, which is how I made Hymns, but this time around we recorded over the course of many months and had the benefit of time and space. I also was a real pain in the ass about my vocal takes this time around, sometimes recording more takes of a song than I’d like to admit. But I wanted the deliveries to be magical, bursting with intimacy. Also, there are horns on this one. The
songs themselves are a motley crew, but there are several love stories and unrequited love stories in there. SD: “Fonder Heart” is a beautiful new song. What’s the story there? AM: Unrequited infatuation. Creative sublimation. And a phrase from Lawrence Durrell’s Justine, something to the effect of, “We who have loved much and traveled much, we understand the complexities of tenderness and that the line between friend and lover is very fine.” SD: And who is this Uncle Louie in your new tune “Out of Pawn?” AM: I’ll never tell. But it’s (mostly) a true story. The neighborhood bar was called “Saturn Bar,” and it’s still there, in the 9th Ward. That night Uncle Louie also said, “All culture ended in 1995!” Funny, here was a case of me wanting desperately to write a “political” song about what happened — and didn’t happen — in New Orleans, and the words just wouldn’t come. It felt more compelling as a love story. m
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“I’m a live wire, I’m a short wave radio” came from the ether. I was living in Cairo. I’d play that line in the bathroom of my apartment. Bathrooms are important creative spaces for me because of the starkness and the instant reverb. When I was writing it I had this great sense of the relentless hand of fate with regards to my own recklessness. “If I leave you, I’m gonna do it semi-automatically — do you blame me?” I meant that it couldn’t be helped.
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Two major festivals are taking place in the Green Mountains this week, both in picturesque Green Mountain settings. Outdoor concerts are a staple this time of year, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Maybe we should do a “non-rain dance.” Actually, a “non-heat dance” might not be a bad idea, either. The Champlain Valley Folk Festival is a long-running Vermont tradition. This weekend, local and national talent will descend on Kingsland Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh for a celebration of acoustic-based music. ‘ This year’s event takes place on August 4, 5 & 6. More than 40 performers are lined up, ranging from the Scottish folk of Back of the Moon to modern-pop/oldtime hybrids The Mammals. Also appearing are Pete Sutherland, André Marchand, Chip Wilson, Pete Sutherland, Atlantic Crossing and Anaïs Mitchell, who is interviewed on page 40A of this issue. The music kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday. Visit www.cvfest.org for tickets and artist information. A little further north is the NorthEast Kingdom Music Festival, an annual celebration that takes place at the Chilly Ranch in Albany, Vermont, on August 4 & 5. The NEKMF is all about variety, with a roster boasting everything from honky-tonk to punk rock. Organizer Ed DuFresne has expanded the fest to include a late-night movie screening, fire sculpture, sideshows by Bread and Puppet Theater, an “Adult Cranky Show” with Tom Banjo, performance art by the Cardboard Tech Institute, and demonstrations of capoiera, a Brazilian martial art. Oh, yeah, there’s also full-contact Twister. Locals Maddub, Will, Japhy Ryder, Mark LeGrand & the Lovesick Bandits, Anaïs Mitchell (she’s a busy one) and Abby Jenne & Stacy Starkweather are just some of the acts scheduled to appear. Representing the national talent are the Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Gogol Bordello, Crown City Rockers, Toubab Krewe and the Devil Makes Three. Visit www.NEKMF.com for the full lineup, directions and other pertinent info.
Attention, percussion enthusiasts: Johnson State College is hosting You’ve got one last chance to see Darkpark in their Tuesday-night the 11th annual KoSA International Percussion Workshop & Festival at residency at Nectar’s. The final show, with area jamsters Greyspoke, the Dibden Center for the Arts. The event, which features more than takes place on August 8. 30 world-renowned instructors, runs August 7-13. Better clear your DarkPark is the brainchild of Larry Flynn, who has led the band calendars — that’s a lot of drumming. through a few lineup changes. He was KoSA was conceived as a “hands-on” percussion intensive, pun previously a member of long-runfully intended. Almost every rhythmic discipline under the sun is ning jam institutions Liquid represented, from rock, jazz and funk, to Brazilian, Dead and Blues for Arabic and Indian styles. There’s even Breakfast. Lately Flynn Japanese Taiko. has traded feel-good This year’s drum demonstraimprovisations for a tors include Kenwood slightly darker Dennard, Memo sound, hence the Acevedo, John name of his curAmira, Clayton rent outfit. DP’s Cameron, Lori self-titled debut Cotler and contains the kind Cassio of emotional disDuarte, to quiet not often name a few. found in the Following “dude-bro” set. LARRY FLYNN daily workThere are still shops are a plenty of grooves and series of concerts open-ended arrangeopen to the general ments; DP aren’t exactly public. These kick off Radiohead. But if you like a at 8 p.m., with a “commulittle shade with your sunshine, nity drum circle” on this could be your jam. Wednesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. Percussion instruction is Burlington’s Big Heavy World has always had a keen interest in open to all ages and experience preservation. The nonprofit organization has amassed an impressive levels. For more info, visit collection of Vermont-made audio since its 1996 inception. Now BHW, www.KosaMusic.com or call Dr. John through its Vermont Music Library arm, is working to safeguard a far Kovacs at 514-482-5554. older piece of culture: Starksboro’s historic L.S. Gordon Store. ANTIBALAS Constructed in 1908, the building once provided goods to a thriving mill community. After years of disuse, a family has purchased the building with an eye toward full historic restoration. Some of this When Burlington’s gay, lesbian and hetero-friendly work includes the fabrication of large plate-glass windows using simivenue 135 Pearl closed in June, the future of the much-loved lar machinery employed in the structure’s original construction. Womyn’s Night was thrown into doubt. Well, the gregarious folks at Following the rehabilitation, the site will be turned over to BHW, Higher Ground have opened up their club to the series, ensuring the who will use the former store to house a climate-controlled archive of Queen City’s longest-running theme party will continue. Green Mountain sounds. “The location is scenic and peaceful; a great The first show takes place in HG’s Showcase Lounge on Friday, home for the music,” says founder Jim Lockridge. August 4, at 8 p.m. Singer-songwriters Steph Pappas, Karen On July 8, a crew of eight volunteers descended on the site to clear Grenier and Antara will perform “in the round,” followed by DJs Llu away trash and debris, such as empty paint cans and busted shingles. and Precious at 10. Visit www.HigherGroundMusic.com for more info. Next up is the zoning process, which must be completed before any carpentry can take place. No date has been set for the re-opening, but you can visit www.vmls.org for up-to-date information. m
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SAT.05 :: burlington area ANDY MULLINS (singer-songwriter), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC; ADAM SWEENEY (experimental), 7 p.m. NC; JACKIE SCHLEIN (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m. NC; BAND AID (indie-rock), 9 p.m. NC; AUDREY RYAN (singersongwriter), 10:30 p.m. NC; THE THROATS (eclectic a capella), midnight. NC. THE COMPLAINTS (rock), RĂ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC. REVISION (funk, jazz, jam), Red Square, 8 p.m. $3, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), midnight. $3. KIP MEAKER (blues, jazz), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC, followed by DJ CRAIG MITCHELL (house), 10 p.m. NC. THE KNOW SHOW WITH JON GONYEAU (funk), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 5 p.m. NC. AA; JACOB CAMARA (solo acoustic), 7 p.m. NC. AA; RINGBONE, LOS FEDERALES (funk, jam), 9 p.m. $3. RETRONOME (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s dance party), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $5. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 10 p.m. $3. TRIPLE THREAT WITH DJS JON DEMUS, JAH RED & ROBBIE J. (hiphop, reggae, reggaeton), Second Floor, 9 p.m. $3/10. 18+.
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Melting Pot CafĂŠ, Rt 2, East Montpelier, 223-1303. Akesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Place, 134 Church St., Burlington, 864-8111. Memorial Auditorium, 250 Main St, Burlington, 864-6044. American Flatbread, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington, 861-2999. Mes Amis, 311 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8512. Amigos Cantina, 4 Merchants Row, Middlebury, 388-3624. Middle Earth Music Hall, Bradford, 222-4748. Ashleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Merchantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Row, Randolph, 728-9182. Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stowe Away, 68 Church St., Burlington, 651-5298. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St., Essex Jct., 878-5494. The Monkey House, 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Backstreet, 17 Hudson St., St. Albans, 527-2400. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222. Bad Girls CafĂŠ, Main St., Johnson, 635-7025. Muddy Waters, 184 Main St., Burlington, 658-0466. Ball & Chain CafĂŠ, 16 Park St., Brandon, 247-0050. Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern, 4 Lincoln Pl, Essex Jct., 878-4901. Banana Winds CafĂŠ & Pub 1 Towne Marketplace, Essex Jct., 879-0752. Music Box, 147 Creek Rd., Craftsbury, 586-7533. Bangkok Bistro & Thai Steakhouse, 2403 Shelburne Rd., S. Burlington, 985-5577. Music Club, 110 Business Center Rd., Williamstown, 443-6106. Barre Opera House, 6 North Main St., Barre, 476-8188. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-566-6200 Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Drive, Vergennes, 1-800-622-4000. Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 188 Main St., Burlington, 658-4771. Battery Park, Burlington, 865-7166. 1/2 Lounge, 136 1/2 Church St., Burlington, 865-0012. Bayside Pavilion, 13 Georgia Shore Rd., St. Albans, 524-0909. Odd Fellows Hall, 1416 North Ave, Burlington, 862-3209. Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, 82 Lower Main St., Morrisville, 888-7889. Old Lantern, Greenbush Rd., Charlotte, 425-2120. Beyond Infinity Upstairs, 43 Center St., Brandon, 247-5100. Olde Yankee Restaurant, Rt. 15, Jericho, 899-1116. Big Moose Pub at the Fire & Ice Restaurant, 28 Seymour St., Middlebury, 388-0361. Orion Pub & Grill, Route 108, Jeffersonville, 644-8884. Black Bear Tavern & Grill, 205 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, 748-1428. Overtime Saloon, 38 S. Main St., St. Albans, 524-0357. Black Door Bar & Bistro, 44 Main St., Montpelier, 223-7070. Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland, 775-0570. Blue Star CafĂŠ, 28 Main St., Winooski, 654-8700. Parima, 185 Pearl St., Burlington, 864-7917. Blue Tooth, 1423 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren, 583-2656. Park Place Tavern, 38 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3015. The Bobcat CafĂŠ, 5 Main St., Bristol, 453-3311. Peabodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, Plattsburgh, 518-561-0158. Bolton Valley Resort, 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley, 434-3444. Pickle Barrel Nightclub, Killington Rd., Killington, 422-3035. Bonz Smokehouse & Grill, 97 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-6283. Piecasso Pizza & Lounge, 1899 Mountain Road, Stowe, 253-4111. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-2711. Phoenix Bar, Sugarbush Village, Warren, 583-2003. Breakwater CafĂŠ, 1 King St., Burlington, 658-6276. Pitcher Inn, 275 Main Street, Warren, 496-6350. The Brewski, Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6366. Positive Pie, 69 Main St., Plainfield, 454-0133. B.U. Emporium, 163 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 658-4292. Positive Pie II, 20 State St., Montpelier, 229-0453. Bundy Center for the Arts, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Purple Moon Pub, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-3422. Buonoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge, 3182 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2232. Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, 660-9346. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Rasputinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 163 Church St., Burlington, 864-9324. Champlain Lanes Family Fun Center, 2630 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, 985-2576. Red Mill Restaurant, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 475-2311. Charlemont Restaurant, #116, Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-4242. Red Square, 136 Church St., Burlington, 859-8909. Charlie Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-7355. Rhapsody CafĂŠ, 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-6112. Charlie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Rhythm & Brews Coffeehouse, UVM, Burlington, 656-4211. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. Riley Rink, Rt. 7A North, Manchester, 362-0150. City Limits, 14 Greene St., Vergennes, 877-6919. Ripton Community Coffee House, Rt. 125, 388-9782. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. RĂ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 123 Church St., Burlington, 860-9401. Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. River Run Restaurant, 65 Main St., Plainfield, 454-1246. Cuzzinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nightclub, 230 North Main St., Barre, 479-4344. Riverwalk Records & The Howard Bean CafĂŠ, 30 State St., Montpelier, 223-3334. Eclipse Theater, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8913. Roqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina, 3 Main St., Burlington, 657-3377. Euro Gourmet Market & CafĂŠ, 61 Main St., Burlington, 859-3467. Rositaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant, 7 Fayette Drive, S. Burlington, 862-8809. Finkermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 188 River St., Montpelier, 229-2295. Rozziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lakeshore Tavern, 1072 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, 863-2342. Finniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 205 College St., Burlington, 864-8209. Ruben James, 159 Main St., Burlington, 864-0744. Flynn Center/FlynnSpace, 153 Main St., Burlington, 863-5966. Rusty Nail, Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-6245. Foggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notion, One Lawson Lane, Burlington, 862-4544. Samiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harmony Pub, 216 Rt. 7, Milton, 893-7267. Franny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 733 Queen City Pk. Rd., Burlington, 863-2909. Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro at the Wyndham Hotel, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, 859-5013. Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke Club, 127 Porters Point Road, Colchester, 658-2160. Second Floor, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Giovanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trattoria, 15 Bridge St., Plattsburgh, 518-561-5856. Shooters Saloon, 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777. Global Markets CafĂŠ, 325 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, 863-3210. Smugglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Rt. 108, Jeffersonville, 644-6607. Good Times CafĂŠ, Rt. 116, Hinesburg, 482-4444. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, 9 Central Ave., Burlington, 864-9778. Great Falls Club, Frog Hollow Alley, Middlebury, 388-0239. Starry Night CafĂŠ, 5371 Rt. 7, Ferrisburgh, 877-6316. Green Room, 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 651-9669. Stowe Coffee House, Rt. 57 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2189. Ground Round Restaurant, 1633 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-1122. Stowehof Inn, Edson Hill Rd., Stowe, 253-9722. Gustoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 28 Prospect St., Barre, 476-7919. Sweetwaters, 118 Church St., Burlington, 864-9800. Halvorsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upstreet CafĂŠ, 16 Church St., Burlington, 658-0278. Tabu CafĂŠ & Nightclub, 14 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, 518-566-0666. Hardwick Town House, 127 Church St., Hardwick, 456-8966. T Bones Restaurant & Bar, 38 Lower Mountain View Drive, Colchester, 654-8008. Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, 1068 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 863-6363. 38 Main Street Pub, 38 Main St., Winooski, 655-0072. Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 652-0777. Three Mountain Lodge, Jeffersonville, 644-5736. The Hub, Airport Drive, Bristol, 453-3678. Three Stallion Inn, 655 Stock Farm Rd., Randolph, 728-5575. Inn at Baldwin Creek, 1868 N. Route 116, Bristol, 424-2432. Toscano CafĂŠ & Bistro, 27 Bridge St., Richmond, 434-3148. JPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 139 Main St., Burlington, 658-6389. Trackside Tavern, 18 Malletts Bay Ave., Winooski, 655-9542. Jeffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maine Seafood, 65 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-6135. Three Mountain Lodge Restaurant, Smugglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Notch Road, Rt. 108, Koffee Kat, 104 Margaret St., Plattsburgh, NY, 518-566-8433. Jeffersonville, 644-5736. La Brioche Bakery, 89 East Main St. Montpelier, 229-0443. Two Brothers Tavern, 86 Main St., Middlebury, 388-0002. Lakeview Inn & Restaurant, 295 Breezy Ave., Greensboro, 533-2291. 242 Main, Burlington, 862-2244. Langdon St. CafĂŠ, 4 Langdon St., Montpelier, 223-8667. Upper Deck Pub at the Windjammer, 1076 Williston Rd., S. Burlington, 862-6585. Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 115 Church St., Burlington, 863-3759. Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Lincoln Inn Tavern, 4 Park St., Essex Jct., 878-3309. Vermont Pub & Brewery, 144 College St., Burlington, 865-0500. Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den Pub, Mountain Road, Jeffersonville, 644-5567. Village Tavern at Smugglersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Notch Inn, 55 Church St., Jeffersonville, 644-6607. Localfolk Smokehouse, Jct. Rt. 100 & 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623. Waterbury Wings, 1 South Main St., Waterbury, 244-7827. Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater, Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Waterfront Theatre, 60 Lake St., Burlington, 862-7469. Main St. Grill, 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Wine Bar at Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 951-9463. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776. Zoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tack Room & CafĂŠ, 3825 Rt. 7, Charlotte, 425-5867. Matterhorn, 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. 2x6-ChamplainFolkFes080206 8/1/06 12:42 PM Page 1
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THE DECOYS, MEET THE DECOYS
(Self-released, CD)
(Self-released, CD) The Decoys are a blue-collar crew of rockers whose leftof-center ditties provide plenty of lighthearted fun. Their debut disc, Meet the Decoys, tackles such diverse subjects as bats, chickens and what it means to be from Milton. The quartet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve achieved semi-fame as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;straightâ&#x20AC;? backing band for drag revue House of LeMay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; features guitarist/vocalist Bones Blankinship, bassist/vocalist Rob Root and drummer Marc Flemming. Studio whiz Andre Maquera helped the band get its loopy ideas onto disc. The album opens with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oxygen,â&#x20AC;? which features a guitar riff cribbed from Alice Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;No More Mr. Nice Guy.â&#x20AC;? Blankinshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oddball vocals give the tune a demented quality that well suits the lyrics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get this oxygen from the sky / We got holes in the poles / Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to fry / Hey, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hat and sunglasses that I can buy,â&#x20AC;? he sings. The chorus takes a sharp turn into glam-rock, with saucy backing vocals courtesy of Wendy Maquera. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your friend Oxygen? / Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing to borrow and nothing to lend,â&#x20AC;? they all belt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SOS Milton U.S.A.â&#x20AC;? boasts an intro strongly reminiscent of Creedence Clearwater Revivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Born on a Bayou.â&#x20AC;? In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so similar that royalty payments may be in order. But once the verses kick in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pure Decoys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, sweet cheeks / We spell Milton with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in it / U.S.A.,â&#x20AC;? Root sings gruffly. Testify, brother. The band takes a detour into geeky funk with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rousseau Jungle,â&#x20AC;? a tune about Henri Rousseauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early forays into painting. In the jungle, of course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bat Actorsâ&#x20AC;? is a revved-up number with surf-punk guitars and paranoiac vocals. Did I mention itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about bats? The tune is so daffy, it could be an early B-52â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s single. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re creepy and it really isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair / They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have feathers, they have body hair,â&#x20AC;? Root bellows. All true statements, actually. A reggae vibe is attempted on â&#x20AC;&#x153;North Sound Blues,â&#x20AC;? which describes boating in the North Country. Unlike the other tracks, the tune failed to hold my attention. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not funny enough. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Roseâ&#x20AC;? is a bluegrass-infused love song, while â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken Pluckinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dayâ&#x20AC;? is about people coming together over poultry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was through the efforts of the entire community / We raised up a bunch of chickens from pullings to maturity,â&#x20AC;? Blankinship warbles on the latter. Suffice it to say, PETA would not approve of the outcome. The Decoys are definitely odd ducks. Hear them live at Burlingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Floor with Stealing From Thieves and The Wards on Thursday, August 3.
After three years of live performance, two extended hiatuses and a legally mandated name change, Tell No One (formerly known as Akrasia) deliver Just Breathe and Resist, their second EP and first commercially available recording. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound owes a considerable debt to Dischord Recordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; founders and flagship act Fugazi. TNO employ a similar soft/harsh dynamic while flirting with math-rock song structures. At times they evoke the much-lauded, now-defunct Dischord band Faraquet, minus the jazz inflections. Opener â&#x20AC;&#x153;Board Gamesâ&#x20AC;? features serene, almost bucolic guitars that guide the verses to a driving chorus that hints at darker things to come. Those elements arrive in short order. In both â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reactionsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fail Logic,â&#x20AC;? the vocals take a harsher tone that pushes beyond indie-punk shouting into the territory of stylized yelps and growls. The guitars move between sparse, hesitant melodies and angst-filled dramatics. One of the discâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most interesting moments occurs in the second trackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale, when the drums and distortion give way to a mournful guitar figure that stumbles through the suddenly empty space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bored Gamesâ&#x20AC;? is even moodier, with affected vocal samples that sound like they were carried over long-distance phone lines. These bits of audio appear intermittently over a backdrop of tremolo guitars. The track is a strong one, displaying a side of the band that merits further exploration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Knife in My Romansâ&#x20AC;? is the clear highlight of Just Breathe. On it, TNO deftly balance Mogwai-esque movements with solid bass work and propulsive drumming. The instrumental elements are nicely complemented by an insistent vocal that fits perfectly. When in their element, as they are here, Tell No One truly shine. The band members were clearly raised on a steady diet of Dischord Records, but they still sound unique. The trio is a welcome and worthy addition to the Burlington music community, a scene they seem destined to outgrow.
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SUN.06 :: burlington area OLD-TIME SESSIONS (traditional), Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC; ADAM BAKER (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC; THE HOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S (indie-rock), 8 p.m. NC; RYAN FAUBER (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m. NC. QUEEN CITY TEA DANCE WITH LADY STICKY FINGER (eclectic DJ), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC. POKER TOURNAMENT, Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 11 a.m. NC, followed by OPEN BAND NIGHT, 9 p.m. NC. SUNDAY NIGHT MASS WITH DJ VALERIE (techno), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. NC. TEEN NITE WITH DJ ROBBIE J (hiphop, r&b, reggae), Second Floor, 8 p.m. $8. Ages 13-17. DJS BIG DOG & DEMUS (reggae, dancehall), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. THE GATORZ, THE MILLER TRIO (classic rock), Breakwater CafĂŠ, 4 p.m. NC.
JAZZ DINNER CLUB WITH JOE MOORE & THE RHYTHM & SWING DOGS, Lincoln Inn, 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH PETE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL WITH BACK OF THE MOON, GUY DAVIS, GREAT BEAR TRIO, PETE SUTHERLAND, ATLANTIC CROSSING ANAĂ?S MITCHELL & MORE, Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, 11 a.m. $27/13. AA.
:: central URBAN FLAVA SUNDAYS WITH DJS DAKOTA & L.V. (under-21 dance party), Positive Pie 2, 9 p.m. $8.
:: northern KATE PARADISE & JOE DAVIDIAN (jazz), Mes Amis, 6:30 p.m. NC. PARKER SHPER & STINA AGNAS (jazz standards, Swedish & Balkan folk), Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, noon. NC, followed by DAVE KELLER (soul, r&b), 7:30 p.m. NC.
MON.07 :: burlington area OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC. DAVE GRIPPO FUNK BAND, Red Square, 9 p.m. NC, followed by DJ CRE8 (hiphop, soul), midnight. NC. GREGORY DOUGLASS (pop-folk singesongwriter), 10 p.m. NC. THE DOWN LOUNGE (hip-hop DJs), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7 p.m. NC, followed by THE GRIFT (funk-rock, jam, pop), 10 p.m. $5/NC. 18+. SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT WITH DJS FATTIE B & ZEEJAY (laid-back grooves), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN BAND AUDITIONS, Lincoln Inn, 7 p.m. NC.
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TOBI ARONSON (classical guitar), Radio Bean, 5 p.m. NC; EMILY WHITE (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m. NC; IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC. SONNY & PERLEY (international cabaret), Leunigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7 p.m. NC. ROB MORSE & FRIENDS (jazz), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC, followed by MEMBERS ONLY WITH FATTIE B. (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s jams), 11 p.m. NC. CIRCADIA (Celtic), RĂ RĂĄ Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC. JERRYFEST WITH BLUES FOR BREAKFAST & GUESTS (Grateful Dead tribute), Nectarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 9 p.m. $3. SING! (karaoke), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. NC. 18+. OPEN MIKE WITH ANDY LUGO & DJ TRANSPLANTE, Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE KAPERS, Second Floor, 9 p.m. NC/$5. 18+. DAVE HARRISONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE, JPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. BEATS & PIECES WITH DJ A-DOG (hiphop), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC. MOONSHINE JAZZ TRIO, Bangkok Bistro & Thai Steakhouse, 5:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE WITH BONNIE, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, 7 p.m. NC.
JOHN HIATT, DAVID STOCKHAUSEN (rock, singer-songwriter), Higher Ground Ballroom, 8 p.m. $38/40. AA. FANTASTIC $4 BAND NIGHT WITH LOBOT, THE EASY ANSWERS, NOTHING ABOUT GROVER, NOTHING BETTER TO DO (rock), Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, 9 p.m. $4. AA. CELTIC PARTY NIGHT WITH Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;HANLEIGH, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE, Genoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke Club, from 8 p.m. NC.
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:: northern TOM LESHINSKI (solo guitar), Chow! Bella, 6 p.m. NC. KIDS NIGHT, Rusty Nail, 5 p.m. NC. AA, followed by DEZARIE, MIDNITE (roots reggae), 10 p.m. $20. STEVE CAMPBELL (solo guitar), Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley WILLIE NELSON (country, singer-songwriter), Concerts on the Green, Shelburne Museum, 6:30 p.m. $50. Sold out. LADIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NIGHT, City Limits, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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:: northern JEFF NICHOLSON (solo guitar), Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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CALL TO ARTISTS THE ST. ALBANS HISTORICAL MUSEUM is soliciting submissions for its third annual exhibition of fine art in September. All media accepted. Entrance: $20. Deadline: September 7. Drop-off and other info, call 527-7933 or email stamuseum.history@ verizon.net.
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ARTWORK “Road Series 5 “ by Nicholas Hecht
PHOTO Marc Awodey
hinese and European dragons are not of the same species. Those beasts of Chinese astrology are active, beneficent and spirited, while their European counterparts tend to slumber underground and torch knights when roused. Neither kind appears in Montpelier artist Nicholas Hecht’s phantasmagorical Flynndog exhibition entitled “Dragon People.” In fact, there are few images of actual dragons at all; rather, his creatures are anthropomorphic abstractions. The nearly 50 drawings, paintings and sculptures Hecht has installed in this capacious Burlington gallery collectively illustrate an original visual mythology, described by spirals, swirls, acute angles and closely controlled color harmonies. The six drawings of Hecht’s “Dragon Series” are the only works with that word in the title. At first glance, these drawings appear to be childlike, if supercharged, doodles. “Dragon Series 5,” executed in ink and colored pencil, presents two pointy-snouted creatures seemingly in conversation. But when Hecht’s illustrative style is distilled into a pristine line drawing, his historical influences — including Joan Miro and Paul Klee — become clear. Hecht’s approach to figuration is fully informed by a sophisticated aesthetic that builds upon, and reinterprets, those earlier expressive ideas. “Road Series” is Hecht’s group of
five individual 24-by-28-inch paintings and one 7-and-a-half-foot-long triptych of three combined canvasses. All six paintings are hung in a straight line, and thus unified by their compositional similarities, as if Hecht had captured a sequence of characters from along the same journey. Several “Road Series” works share a low horizon of raw sienna — like a wooden sidewalk. Hecht’s figures are tangled jumbles of pink Caucasian colors featuring his trademark spirals, thinly pointed triangles and wonderfully varied weights of line. “On the Dock of the Boat on the River of Dreams” has the clearest figure-ground relationship of these paintings. A large, abstracted figure is positioned in the foreground of an uncluttered background. Hecht employs a complex harmony of browns — complex because the colors are thinly sliced variations of the same tonality, contrasted by a light blue spiral and similarly hued bolts of color. The abstract figure is centered along an acute, upright diagonal axis. Hecht’s forms and spaces resemble a curvaceous brand of synthetic cubism, like Picasso’s “Guernica,” but chock-full of dots and flowing, peaceful lines. “The Transfiguration of Pan” is a vertical grid of a dozen 24-by-29-inch canvasses combined into a monumental 116-by-72-inch piece. Hecht’s drawing style is effective regardless of scale; this collective work is alive with
the same kinds of interwoven rhythms that appear in his smaller pieces. Here Hecht’s background is black, while cacophonous streams of slivered shapes and swirls of pale blue, pink and gray ascend toward the top of the composition, surrounded by sharply pointed green shapes suggesting teeth or plants. As this jumbled activity flickers over the nocturnal background, “The Transfiguration of Pan” exemplifies a mastery of negative space that is common to Hecht’s works. Four figurative sculptures made from brown-paper papier-mâché successfully translate Hecht’s two-dimensional forms into three-dimensional space. The genie-like “Spirit Woman” and two pieces entitled “Standing Out From the Wall Sculpture” are installed high on the gallery wall; they loom over Hecht’s paintings with similar angular, pointed and — in the case of “Spirit Woman” — serpentine shapes. There is nothing dreadfully ominous or fearful in Hecht’s art, but it’s not all sweetness and light, either. He brilliantly sets up oppositional movements, creating tensions that have nothing to do with his subject matter. Hecht’s unvarnished surfaces include feverish brushwork, and mixed-media passages of atmospheric gray help to transport his chimerical figures in and out of naturalistic dimensionality. In Hecht’s imagined world, dragons and people seem to be spirits evolving along the same seamless continuum. m
HUGH TOWNLEY: Relief and free-standing wood sculptures by the Bethel, Vermont, artist. Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 828-0749. Reception August 2, 3-5 p.m. Through September 27. HARRIET WOOD: Oil and acrylic paintings. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 4568708. Reception August 3, 5-7 p.m. Through August 30. CLARK DERBES: "My Weird World," drawings on metal and mixed-media collages composed of hundreds of small drawings and paintings. Green Door Studio, Burlington, 225-614-8037. Reception August 4, 5 p.m. Through August. ‘BEST IN SHOW’: A group exhibition featuring work that explores the many aspects of man's best friend: the dog. E1 Studio Collective, Burlington, 860-0786. Reception August 4, 5:30-9 p.m. Through August. CHLOE SMOLARSKI: Video installations and manipulated objects by the New York-based former Vermonter. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 2nd Floor, Burlington, 8657165. Reception August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August 29. STACEY CARNELL: "Ecofacture," a mixedmedia exploration of man vs. nature. Made Boutique & Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 651-0659. Reception August 4, 6 p.m. Through August. GROUP SHOW: Paintings by Candy Barr, Vilu Niiler, Barbara Scotch and Suzanne Rexford Winston. Artpath Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 563-2273. Reception August 4, 6-8 p.m. Through October. ‘FASTIDIOUS’: Ceramic vessels and sculpture by Shane M. Keena, Josh LeMay and Shoshona Snow. Ice Coast Gallery, Burlington, 865-5210. Reception August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August. GROUP SHOW: Mixed-media paintings by students Leslie Bonnette, Harrison Terrell, Bill Jeram, Evan Haslegrave, Morgan Streeter, Liza Quintana, Sarah Quintana, Jim Gallugi and more. Wingspan Painting Studio, Burlington, 233-7676. Reception August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August by appointment. ANNA VREMAN & KERIN ROSE: Paintings of Vermont and new silver jewelry, respectively. Frog Hollow, Burlington, 863-6458. Reception August 4, 5-7 p.m. Through August. ‘WORN OUT’: More than 50 artists and designers use the T-shirt as a canvas. Pursuit Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 862-3883. Reception August 4, 6-10 p.m. Through August. VALLEY YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR EXHIBIT: Middle and high school students show their works and compete for the award, presented by the Green Mountain Cultural Center. Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, 496-7722. Reception August 4, 5 p.m. Through August 27.
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OPENINGS << 53A MARILYN RUSECKAS: Modern realist pastel paintings. Marilyn Ruseckas Studio, Warren, 496-9975. Reception August 4, 5-7 p.m. Through August 27 by appointment. TODD REED: "In the Raw," jewelry featuring raw, uncut diamond cubes and gold; and SUSAN ORMOND: "Delicate Places," paintings. Grannis Gallery, Burlington, 660-2032. Reception August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August. ROSEMARY SHEA: Watercolors of Vermont and Maine. Westford Public Library, 878-5639. Closing reception August 4, 5-7 p.m. MINDY ARLEDGE: "Nature Revealed," color landscape photography. Cynthea's Spa, Burlington, 999-4601. Reception August 4, 6-8 p.m. Through August 30. NICHOLAS HECHT: "Dragon People," paintings, drawings and sculptures by the Montpelier artist. Flynndog, Burlington, 2720200. Open for First Friday Art Wallk August 4, 5-8 p.m. Through August. NANCY DWYER: The UVM art professor investigates language and the use of digital technology in a mixed-media installation. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 865-7165. Reception August 4, 5-8 p.m. Artist talk August 5, 2 p.m. Through August 27. LIZ KAUFFMAN: "Unfold-ed," recent sculpture, drawings and paintings by the Vermont Studio Center staff artist. Red Mill Gallery, Johnson, 635-2955. Reception August 5, 7-9 p.m. Through August 12. ANNA DIBBLE: "Dog Days," oil paintings, pastels and multimedia sculptures dedicated to the joyful spirit of dogs. The Lazy Pear Gallery, Montpelier, 223-7680. Reception August 5, 5-8 p.m. Through September 15. BIG RED BARN ART SHOW: More than 20 Valley artists exhibit works in multiple media. Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, 496-4789. Reception August 6, 5-7 p.m. Through August 27. CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES SHOW: A group exhibit by members. The Green Bean Art Gallery at Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, artwhirled23@yahoo.com. Reception August 6, 2-4 p.m. Through August.
lecture. Shelburne Museum, 985-3346. Reservations recommended. August 3, 7 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY: Take a stroll to more than 20 galleries and other venues for this monthly art viewing throughout downtown Burlington. August 4, 5-8 p.m. MARIE LAPRE GRABON: Meet the artist and view her marionettes and fetish dolls. Artisans' Gallery, Waitsfield, 496-6256. August 5, 5-7 p.m. Through August. LUNCHTIME GALLERY TALK: Robert L. Welsch, visiting prof of anthropology and curator of "Coaxing the Spirits to Dance," discusses the exhibit. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-6462808. August 8, 12:30 p.m.
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artists' books by members of the Vermont Book Arts Guild, as well as indoor sculpture to complement works outdoors. Shelburne Art Center, 985-3648. August 7 - September 30. REID CROSBY: Large, figure-inspired paintings. Studio STK, Burlington, 657-3333. Through August 19. SARAH-LEE TERRAT: "Images Inspired," paintings. Mezzanine Balcony, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7200. Through August. VALERIE UGRO: "Vermont Watercolors," original paintings, Skyway Corridor; and MARINA EPSTEIN: Abstract oil and tempera paintings with mythological themes, Gates 1 & 2. Burlington International Airport Gallery, 865-7166. Through September 1. ‘COLORS OF THE AMAZON’: Featherworks from the Nalin & Petersen Collections, including ceremonial headdresses, costumes, musical instruments and baskets by groups in the Brazilian Amazon region. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through November 19. DAVID MATTHEWS: Vibrant images of local buildings and places, created during a GRACE workshop. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 878-6956. Through August. ‘WEATHER OR NOT’: A group show featuring Dan Fisher and 14 other regional artists. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 9853848. Through August 22. CATHY CONE & ROSIE PREVOST: Monoprints and silver gelatin photographs, respectively. 215 College Artists' Cooperative, Burlington, 863-3662. Through August 13. EMMANUEL TISSOT: "Focused Emotions," photographs. Emile A. Gruppe Gallery, Jericho, 899-3211. Through August 25. MARINA EPSTEIN: Oil and tempera paintings on mythological themes. Burlington Airport, 229-6297. Through September 5. NANCY WEBER: "Snakes and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails," photographs. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts Community Darkroom, Burlington, 865-7165. Through August. ‘PALETTES OF VERMONT’ SHELBURNE: Handpainted artists' palettes created for a statewide project by community members. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 985-2472. Through September 5. MATTHEW THORSEN: Photographs, paintings and collages. Full Tank Glass Gallery, Burlington, 865-8265. Through August. S.P. GOODMAN: "Landscapes: Vermont/Italy (and New Jersey)," photographs. Pine Street Art Works, Burlington, 863-8100. Through August.
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PHEBE MOTT: "Summer Serendipity," acrylic paintings. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 652-4500. Through September 2. VERMONT ARTISTS SHOW: Kari Meyer, Sara Katz, Dug Nap, Judith Lerner and H. Keith Wagner show their works in multiple media. Seventh Generation, Burlington, 865-7554. Through October 26. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;IMMORTAL LIKENESSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Prints, drawings, watercolors and photographs from the permanent collection showcase the art of portraiture. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through August 27. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BEHIND THE GREEN DOORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A group show of photography, paintings, paper arts, sculpture and collage by members of the local studio collective. Third Floor Hallway Gallery, CCV, Burlington, 951-1252. Through August 25. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LARGE-SCALE PAINTINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Works by Maize Bausch, Kim Malloy, Lynn Rupe and Lois Whitmore. VCAM Space, 208 Flynn Ave., 2-G, Burlington, 651-0736 or 660-4335. Through September 1. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;HOMEY AND HIPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Furniture created for Knoll Inc. by designers including Frank Gehry, Isamu Noguchi, Eero Saarinen and Harry Bertoia, Collector's House; and "SILHOUETTES IN THE SKY: THE ART OF THE WEATHERVANE," highlights from the permanent collection; and "STEAMBOATS & THE VERMONT LANDSCAPE IN THE 19TH CENTURY," from the museum's American paintings collection, Webb Gallery; and "THE ARTFUL LIFE OF TASHA TUDOR," works of art by and about the beloved author-illustrator, Vermont House; and "SIMPLE BEAUTY," paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe, Webb Gallery. Shelburne Museum, 985-3346. All through October.
:: champlain valley CRAIG WILTSE: Original paintings. Bar Antidote, Stevens House, Vergennes, 8657166. Through September 25. MARIETTA PATRICIA LEIS & DAVID VOGEL: "Atmospheres: inspiration from the Highlands," abstract paintings and photographs of Scotland, respectively, by the husband-and-wife artists. Gallery in-the-Fields, Brandon, 2470125. Through August 6. KIT DONNELLY, BARBARA CONNER & KARLA VAN VLIET: Paintings by the Vermont artists. Tully & Marie's Restaurant, Middlebury, 388-4182. Through August. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PALETTES OF VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; STARKSBORO: Handpainted artists' palettes created for a statewide project by local teens, home-
schooled and daycare children. Starksboro Public Library, 453-3732. Through September. JACKEE FOLEY & COLIENE MOORE: "A Matter of Interpretation," sculpture and paintings, and metal works, respectively. Brandon Artists Guild, 247-4956. Through August. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE STORY OF OLD VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Black-andwhite state history drawings commissioned by Montpelier-based National Life Insurance Company in the 1930s and '40s for schoolchildren. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison, 759-2412. Through October 9. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE PAST WITHIN THE PRESENT: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL CHINESE PAINTINGSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: More than 50 paintings by 28 artists representing fresh takes on the traditional brushand-ink on paper. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5007. Through August 13. NINA GABY: "Platters, Dolls and Collage," earthenware and mixed-media figures. The Bristol Dental Group, Middlebury, 388-4944. Through September. EDWARD KOREN: "New Yorker Cartoons 19902005," works by the renowned Brookfield resident-cartoonist. Middlebury College Museum of Art, 443-5007. Through August 13. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FACE TO FACE: VERMONT PORTRAITS 17951930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: An exhibit of portraits of individuals who contributed to Vermont's heritage. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117. Through September 3.
:: central MARIE LAPRE GRABON: "If David'd Worn Sneakers, Art History Revised in a Shoe Box," clay sculptures. The Shoe Horn, Montpelier, 223-53454. Through August. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE RECYCLE SHOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Prints reworked and renewed by artists of TRPS and Studio 250 in Burlington. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio, White River Junction, 295-5901. Through August 30. JUDITH BRYANT & DARYL STORRS: "Color My World," pottery inspired by travels through Tibet, and whimsical pastel landscapes, respectively. Artisans Hand, Montpelier, 2299492. August 4 - September 4. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COVERED BRIDGES: SPANNING THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE: A touring exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution includes photographs, architectural and engineering drawings, models and artifacts celebrating this historic structure. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 649-2200. August 5 October 15. OUTDOOR SCULPTURE: Works in multiple media populate the gardens, pondside and
woods. Joslyn Round Barn, Waitsfield, 4967722. Through August 27. ROY NEWTON: Limited-edition linoblock prints of notable jazz musicians. Parade Gallery, Waitsfield, 496-5445. Through August 27. MR. MASTERPIECE: Large-scale acrylic semiabstract paintings. Health in Motion, Waitsfield, 399-9511. Through August 27. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CHINESE BIRD & FLOWER PAINTINGS AND LANDSCAPESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Works by artists Li Xubai, Jia Ru and Zou Ming. Bundy Center for the Arts, Waitsfield, 496-4781. Through September 4. 17TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: A juried show featuring works by amateur and professional photographers, presented by the Green Mountain Cultural Center. Joslyn Round Barn, Waitsfield, 496-7722. Through September 4. LEONARD RACHITA & WILLIAM NUTT: New "Photograms and Phototrams" by the Romania-born, Paris-based photographer; and carved-stone works by the Vermont sculptor, respectively. Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, West Rutland, 438-2097. Through September 22. ALENA SCHNARR & TIMOTHY DUNGAN-LEVANT: Photographs of landscapes, cityscapes and ephemeral moments in Vermont and elsewhere. Rhapsody CafĂŠ, Montpelier, 2296112. Through August. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FIRE UP!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A show of contemporary fine ceramics by more than 20 Vermont artists, Main Gallery; and "SPA STUDENT SHOW," paintings and prints, Second Floor Gallery; and CULLY RENWICK: "Covering the News," 24 new oil paintings, Third Floor Gallery. Studio Place Art, Barre, 479-7069. Through August 12. ALEXANDRIA HEATHER: "Voyeur Musings," paintings on wood-frame windows. Salaam Boutique, Montpelier, 223-4300. Through August 15. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FULL HOUSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A group exhibit in multiple media by eight Vermont artists, as well as 50 "Palettes of Vermont" works by area artists. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 7750356. Through August 13. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PALETTES OF VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BARRE: Handpainted artists' palettes created for a statewide project by local artists. Barre Opera House, 4768188. Through September 1. DEBORAH BONHERT & TERRIE PIPA: "Contemporary Portraiture," photographic self-portraits and oil paintings of children, respectively. BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 767-9670. Through August 13. BIRD, FLOWER & LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS: Works by Chinese artists Li Xubai, Jia Ru and
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:: northern MERYL LEIBOWITZ: New scenic paintings. Vermont Fine Art, Gale Farm Center, Stowe, 253-9653. Through August. IMMI STORRS & PAUL AHO: Contemporary sculpture and paintings, respectively. Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 253-7116. August 5 October 1. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NEW ARTISTS/NEW WORKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Recent artworks in multiple media by regularly exhibiting artists along with a few new ones. West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park, Stowe, 2538943. Through September. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LAND AND LIGHTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: An annual invitational group exhibit of works in multiple media by regional artists, West Gallery, through December 17; and "WATERSCAPES": a juried water-theme group show, East Gallery, through September 10. Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville, 644-5100. LYNA LOU NORDSTROM: "Pathways & Veils," monotypes, solar etchings and collagraphs. Copley Woodlands, Stowe, 253-7200. Through August. DOROTHY MARTINEZ: "The Language of Boats," new abstract paintings. Green Mountain Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, 253-1818. Through September. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DRAWING THE LINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Marie LaPre Grabon, Carolyn Lyons Horan, Jacquie Mauer, Harlan Mack, Cynthia Peterson and Emily Curtis Murphy explore the versatility of line in their art. The Painted Caravan Gallery, Johnson, 635-1700. Through August 24. PALETTES OF VERMONT MILTON: Handpainted artists' palettes created for a statewide project by members of the Milton Artists Guild. The Alley Coffee House,
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Miami Vice HHH
Y MANN OVERBOARD The director gets carried away giving Vice a gritty new look, and ends up neglecting details such as character and plot.
ou know expectations have been diminished on a generational scale when half-witted Hollywood product such as The Da Vinci Code and the sequel to Pirates of the Caribbean do close to a billion dollars in business over a matter of weeks, and the release of a big-screen version of the popular ’80s TV show “Miami Vice” is treated like a major movie event. Despite some critics’ claims, the latest from venerable director Michael Mann fails to rank as the action film of the summer. In fact, it fails to qualify even as the season’s best television-to-film adaptation, trailing the considerably more distinctive Strangers With Candy and even Mission Impossible III. And that’s as surprising as it is disappointing, given the filmmaker’s track record. Over the decades, Mann has cultivated a trademark style defined by a highly satisfying fusion of visceral action, psychological depth, savvy musical choices and strong visuals. From Thief (1981) and Manhunter (’86) through the Al Pacino-Robert DeNiro summit Heat (’95), the director has given us some of recent cinema’s finest crime drama. To say that Miami Vice never rises to the standard he has set would be an understatement. The picture’s single distinction: It’s one of the few — if not the only — big-screen adaptation ever to be adapted by the same artist who was responsible for the source material on the small screen. What it certainly is not is the only action-thriller ever to chronicle the exploits of a pair of undercover cops who play by their own rules. Nor is it the first to involve tracking down a Colombian drug lord. Colin Farrell stands in for Don Johnson as detective Sonny Crockett. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx continues to rest on his laurels in the role of second-fiddle Ricardo Tubbs, immortalized way-back-when by the apparently alien-abducted Philip Michael Thomas. The updated characters still work for the city’s Metro-Dade organized crime division, and still have a way of tripping over LatinAmerican cartels. But any similarity between the original characters and these ends there. No pastel T-shirts. No pet alligator named Elvis. No sense of humor. No chemistry. Psychological depth isn’t the movie’s strong suit, either. Farrell and Foxx are little more than blank-faced beefcake
as they go about the familiar business of infiltrating a drug ring. The assignment is thrust upon them early on, when FBI agents posing as dealers are gunned down after their cover is blown. Ostensibly, the whole reason Crockett and Tubbs drop what they’re doing and try to penetrate the criminal outfit responsible is in order to find out who snitched on the agents. But don’t hold your breath waiting for the answer to this question. Mann gets so caught up in revisiting old terrain that he never gets around to it. So what we have is a story of two glum cops who have little to say to one another, who live through mostly parallel experiences as they masquerade as big-time transporters and try to convince thugs at ever-higher levels of a cartel that they are who they say they are. These scenes possess limited suspense, of course, because if the two didn’t succeed at each step, the movie would screech to a halt. Fortunately for the viewer, the lovely Chinese superstar Gong Li turns up as the organization’s dragon-lady CEO. The picture’s only marginally interesting chemistry is the byproduct of an unlikely but engaging dalliance between the ice queen and Crockett. The film momentarily bursts to life when the two speed off to make a Cuban love connection in one of the movie’s inventory of souped-up boats. Unfortunately for the viewer, duty calls, and Crockett is quickly reunited with Foxx and back in glum and mumbly mode. Mann loses the music and palette that made the series such a revolution in network programming, drenching the proceedings in so much gritty shadow that its look and tone become indistinguishable from those of any number of urban action films made over the past decade. With the exception of one or two set pieces in which the dialogue and interplay between the good and bad guys are taken up a notch, Miami Vice is a less innovative and exhilarating experience than any given episode of the TV show. And that’s at roughly triple the program’s running time. Mann does deserve credit for wanting to do something new with the material. It’s just too bad he spent so much time making changes in costuming, art direction, soundtrack and character, only to turn around and tell the same old story. m
A SCANNER DARKLY From Richard Linklater comes this visually adventurous adaptation of the Philip K. Dick novel offering dual cautions about the dangers of drug abuse and the government’s capacity to abuse its power. With Keanu Reeves, Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder and Robert Downey. (100 min, R) BARNYARD: THE ORIGINAL PARTY ANIMALS Kevin James, Courteney Cox, Earthquake and Danny Glover are among the voice cast in Steve Oedekerk’s animated comedy about a group of animals that go a little too wild when their owner leaves town on a trip. (90 min, PG) PEACEFUL WARRIOR Nick Nolte and Scott Mechlowicz star in this adaptation of the bestelling memoir by Dan Millman, concerning the spiritual transformation of an egocentric college gymnast. With Amy Smart. Directed by Victor Salva. (120 min, PG-13) TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY Will Ferrell plays a racecar driver who’s a little on the slow side in this laugher from Adam (Anchorman) McKay. With John C. Reilly, Amy Adams and Gary Cole. (110 min, PG) THE DESCENT: Neil (Dog Soldiers) Marshall wrote and directed this suspense-fest, in which female friends go caving and make a terrifying discovery underground. Starring Shauna MacDonald, Natalie Mendoza and Alex Reid. (99 min, R) THE NIGHT LISTENER Robin Williams stars in this psychological thriller about a celebrated writer whose life is turned upside down when he receives a manuscript from a troubled young fan. Based on the novel by Armistead Maupin. Toni Collette costars. Patrick Stettner directs. (91 min, R)
SHORTS A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANIONHHHH Robert Altman imagines the legendary radio show’s final broadcast, along with some of the backstage and behind-thescenes events leading up to it. Featuring Garrison Keillor, Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Lily Tomlin and Lindsey Lohan, among others. (105 min, PG-13) AN INCONVENIENT TRUTHHHH1/2 In Davis Guggenheim’s documentary, Al Gore explains the truth about global warming and the threat it poses to the planet. (100 min, PG) CARSHHH1/2 The latest from the pixelfixated folks who brought us Toy Story and The Incredibles is an animated comedy set in the world of talking autos. Equipped with the vocal stylings of Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Cheech Marin and Bonnie Hunt. Directed by John Lasseter. (116 min, G) CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2H Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt star in this sequel to the 2003 comedy about a large family prone to hijinx. Tom Welling and Piper Perabo costar. (94 min, PG)
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H = refund, please HH = could’ve been worse, but not a lot HHH = has its moments; so-so HHHH = smarter than the average bear HHHHH = as good as it gets Ratings assigned to movies not reviewed by Rick Kisonak are courtesy of Metacritic.com, which averages scores given by the country’s most widely read reviewers (Rick included).
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Docs and Dinners • Anti-Nuclear Films From an Anti-Nuclear Family incorporates excerpts from three earlier works about the dangers of nuclear power by Daniel Keller and Charles Light of Green Mountain Post Films in Massachusetts. “That subject is of interest to us, being so close to Vermont Yankee,” says Scagliotti, 55. Guilford lies approximately halfway between Brattleboro and Vernon, where the plant is situated. • Cruel and Unusual by Janet Baus and Dan Hunt concerns transgender women in a men’s prison. • Robbie Leppzer’s The Peace Patriots chronicles a New England community protesting the imminent invasion of Iraq in 2003. • The Devil’s Miner, a docudrama by Kief Davidson and Richard Ladkani, focuses on an adolescent boy working in a Bolivian silver mine. “It looks at child slave labor,” Scagliotti notes. • “Beauty of Our Hands” is Rick Borutta’s short about empowerment groups for South African women. “People really want to see films that are serious and thoughtful,” suggests Scagliotti, whose Before Stonewall and After Stonewall were landmark docs, in 1984 and 1999, respectively, about the origins of the contemporary gay-rights movement. The Kopkind screenings, at 7 p.m. each evening and 3 p.m. Saturday, will be followed by chats with guest speak-
ers. Be forewarned: The big barn only seats 100, so call ahead (254-4859) or email john@afterstonewall.com. “You can’t even get here without directions,” Scagliotti points out. “They’re, like, ‘Take a left at the apple tree.’” Cedric Klapisch’s quirky L’Auberge Espagnole was set in a Barcelona apartment shared by young people from several European countries. Good news for the many fans of that 2002 feature: A sequel, entitled Russian Dolls, opens August 11 at the Palace 9 in South Burlington. The same French chief protagonist, Xavier (Romain Duris), has written an asyet-unpublished book about those experiences in Spain five years before. Now 30, he’s a struggling writer back in Paris, having ditched his previous goal of a bureaucratic career. But Xavier’s philandering sex life is still rather messy. One of his former Auberge roommates, Wendy (Kelly Reilly), returns as the British coauthor on the pilot episode of an English-language soap opera that Xavier is cranking out for
some much-needed cash. Whenever they’re together in London, the soundtrack music warns of heartbreak, once the relationship inevitably turns from platonic to passionate. Another Barcelona pal, Belgian lesbian Isabelle (Cecile de France), lets Xavier crash at her place while he’s between homes. She also agrees to pose as his fiancée to please his 98year-old grandfather. Meanwhile, Xavier’s ex, Martine (Audrey Tautou of Da Vinci Code fame), remains a friend. She now has a young son but no husband. Wendy’s wacky brother William (Kevin Bishop) lures most of the other characters to St. Petersburg, where he is marrying a ballerina. The new locale allows writer-director Klapisch to expand his dual exploration of culture clash and romantic entanglement. He does this with familiar panache, using multiple images on a split screen, occasional dreamscapes and Xavier’s ironic narration. Although not quite as charmingly philosophical as its predecessor, Russian Dolls offers a whimsical slice of modern love in a shrinking world. m
“Flick Chick” is a weekly column that can also be read on www.sevendaysvt.com. To reach Susan Green, email flickchick@sevendaysvt.com.
fickle fannie BY DAVID DIEFENDORF
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This week, as always, the things Fannie likes (shown in CAPITAL letters) all follow a secret rule. Can you figure out what it is? NOTE: Fickle Fannie likes words. But each week she likes something different about them — how they’re spelled, how they sound, how they look, what they mean, or what’s inside them. On top of the godfather’s roof is a “Francis Ford CUPOLA.” The impeccable are rarely at the top of the PECKING order. The Cisco Kid rode a PINTO into the hearts of little boys. TONGUE is very low on Meredith’s list of cold-cut faves. Whatever else she may be, Jackie Collins is no LITERARY giant. PICASSO may have loved women, but a feminist he was not. Our foreign policy of late calls for a strong dose of DRAMAMINE. According to Grace, RODNEY was drowning in Betty. Black and white and GRAINY translates as “the good old days.” Little Lord Fauntleroy never wore CORDUROY. E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: HARD AS POUNDCAKE. If you’re stuck, see the HINT on this page. If you cave, see the ANSWER on page 63A. So much for Fickle Fannie’s tastes this week. Next week she’ll have a whole new set of likes and dislikes.
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ndrew Kopkind, who died of cancer a dozen years ago at age 59, was an acclaimed progressive journalist with bylines in such publications as The Washington Post and The Nation. He also had a long association with Vermont, beginning in 1970 on a Guilford commune called Mayday. About 2 miles away as the jeezum crow flies, Treefrog Farm became his getaway home a bit later in the decade. The 100-acre spread is now where the first annual Kopkind Grassroots Film Festival will take place, from August 10 through 12. “When Andrew passed on in 1994, our friends and I decided to turn the farm into an artists’ colony,” explains Kopkind’s partner of 20 years, filmmaker John Scagliotti. “Our emphasis has been mostly gatherings for journalists and activists, but we always have a movie night. That became so popular, we joined forces with the Center for Independent Documentary in the Boston area. This festival is a great opportunity for networking and political discussions.” The free event also provides summer fun. “We set up a projector in our big barn and serve big meals. People can go for a swim. We call it radical relaxation,” says Scagliotti. The fest — on the heels of a weeklong, invitation-only seminar and retreat for seven filmmakers from around the globe — will present five handpicked selections:
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CLERKS 2HHHH Writer-director Kevin Smith checks back in with New Jersey check-out clerks Dante Hicks and Randal Graves and reports back on the changes the two über-slackers have gone through over the past 10-plus years. Starring Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Trevor Ferhman and Rosario Dawson. (98 min, R) DISAPPEARANCESHHHH Adapted from the award-winning novel by Howard Frank Mosher, Jay Craven’s latest offers a wild ride back in time to the Northeast Kingdom of 1932. Kris Kristofferson does some of the finest work of his career as whiskey-runner-turned-farmer Québec Bill Bonhomme, who’s forced to return to his old ways when a hard winter puts his farm and family at risk. With William Sanderson and Genevieve Bujold. (100 min, NR) DOWN IN THE VALLEYHHH1/2 Edward Norton stars in this psychological drama about a San Fernando Valley gas station attendant who believes he’s the last American cowboy. Costarring Evan Rachel Wood and David Morse. Directed by David Jacobsen. (114 min, R) DREAMER: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORYHHH Kurt Russell stars in the family-friendly saga of a famed trainer who sacrifices everything to save the injured horse his daughter hopes will race again. Dakota Fanning costars. John Gatins directs. (98 min, PG) JOHN TUCKER MUST DIEHH They aren’t super ex-girlfriends, but they are extraordinarily mad. Three teenage girls plot to get revenge on the boyfriend they had in common in this comedy from Betty Thomas. With Jesse Metcalfe, Ashanti, Brittany Snow and Sophia Bush. (87 min, PG-13) LADY IN THE WATERHH M. Night Shyamalan directs this fantasy about a building manager who rescues a young woman, only to discover she’s a narf, a character from a bedtime story trying to journey back to her own world. Featuring Bryce Dallas Howard, Paul Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright. (110 min, PG-13) LITTLE MANH1/2 From the filmmaking family who gave us White Chicks (Do you really need to read any further?) comes this laugher about a diminutive criminal
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BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4 Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 The Ant Bully 12:45, 2:40, 4:15, 6:30, 8:15. Monster House 12:40, 2:30, 4:15, 6:50, 8:30. Pirates of the Caribbean 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:15. You, Me and Dupree 1, 7. Lady in the Water 3:50, 9:15. friday 4 — thursday 10 *Talladega Nights 1:10, 3:50, 7, 9:15. *Barnyard 1, 2:40, 4:15, 6:30, 8:15. An Inconvenient Truth 6:50, 8:30. Pirates of the Caribbean 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:15. The Ant Bully 2:40. Monster House 12:40, 4:15. Times subject to change.
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friday 4 — tuesday 8 *Barnyard 12:50, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:40. *Talladega Nights 1, 4, 7, 9:30. The Ant Bully 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:20. Cars 12:45, 4. Clerks 2 7:30, 9:40. John Tucker Must Die 12:45, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30. Lady in the Water 9:35. Miami Vice 12:40, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35. Monster House 12:40, 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9:15. Pirates of the Caribbean 1, 4:30, 8. Times subject to change.
ETHAN ALLEN CINEMAS Ethan Allen Shopping Center, North Ave., Burlington, 863-6040. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 John Tucker Must Die 1:20, 7:30, 9:25. Monster House 1, 7, 8:45. The Ant Bully 1:10, 7:20, 9:20. Lady in the Water 7:10, 9:15. My Super ExGirlfriend 1:30. friday 4 — thursday 10 *Barnyard 1, 7, 8:45. The Ant Bully 1:10. John Tucker Must Die 1:20, 7:30, 9:20. Monster House 1:30, 7:20, 9:10. Lady in the Water 7:10, 9:15. Times subject to change. See www.merrilltheatres.net.
MAJESTIC 10 Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 The Ant Bully 12:05, 1, 3:10, 4:30, 5:15, 7:20, 9. Miami Vice 12:40, 3:40, 7, 9:55. John Tucker Must Die 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:15, 9:35. Monster House
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MARQUIS THEATER Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 The Devil Wears Prada 7, 9. Pirates of the Caribbean 6:45, 9:25. friday 4 — thursday 10 *Talladega Nights 1:30 (Fri-Mon), 7:10, 9:10. Monster House 1 & 2:45 (FriMon). Lady in the Water 7, 9.
MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA College Street, Burlington, 864-3456. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Scoop 1, 3, 5, 7:10, 9:30. An Inconvenient Truth 1:15, 4, 7:20, 9:15. The Devil Wears Prada 1:05, 3:30, 7, 9:25. A Prairie Home Companion 1:10, 3:40, 6:45, 9:05. Strangers With Candy 1:30, 4:10, 7:25. Pirates of the Caribbean 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20. You, Me and Dupree 9:10. friday 4 — tuesday 8 *A Scanner Darkly 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:35. Scoop 1, 3, 5, 7:10, 9:30. An Inconvenient Truth 1:15, 4, 7:20, 9:15. The Devil Wears Prada 1:05, 3:30, 7:05, 9:25. Pirates of the Caribbean 12:55, 3:45, 6:30, 9:20. A Prairie Home Companion 1:10, 3:40, 6:45. Strangers With Candy 8:45. Times subject to change. See http://www.merrilltheatres.net.
PALACE CINEMA 9 Fayette Road, South Burlington, 864-5610. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Wordplay 2:40, 4:55, 7:05. The Ant Bully 10:30 (Thu), 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9. Miami Vice 12:35, 3:35, 6:40, 9:40. John Tucker Must Die 10:30 (Thu), 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30. Monster House 12, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35, 8:45. Lady in the Water 12:50, 3:30, 7, 9:25. The Devil Wears Prada 3:40, 6:45, 9:15. Clerks 2 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:45. My Super Ex-Girlfriend 1. Pirates of the Caribbean 12:10, 3:20, 6:25, 9:35. You, Me and Dupree 12:15, 9:20. Dreamer 10:30 (Wed). friday 4 — tuesday 8 *Barnyard 10:30 (Thu), 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:30, 8:35. *Night Listener
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SUNSET DRIVE-IN Malletts Bay, Colchester, 862-1800. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 Miami Vice & An American Haunting. John Tucker Must Die & My Super ExGirlfriend. Pirates of the Caribbean & Cars. Monster House & My Super ExGirlfriend. friday 4 — thursday 10 *Talledaga Nights & Little Man. *Barnyard & John Tucker Must Die. Pirates of the Caribbean & Monster House. Miami Vice & You, Me and Dupree. Shows start at sundown.
WELDEN THEATER 104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888. wednesday 2 — thursday 3 John Tucker Must Die 2, 7, 9. Pirates of the Caribbean 2, 6:45, 9:30. Monster House 2, 4, 7. You, Me and Dupree 4, 8:45. friday 4 — thursday 10 *Barnyard 2, 4, 7, 8:45. John Tucker Must Die 2, 7, 9. Pirates of the Caribbean 2, 6:45, 9:30. The Ant Bully 4.
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FRONT PAGE GALLERY “Rainbow girl,” watercolor by Donna Iverson, Burlington. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Seven Days accepts hi-resolution digital files and full-color reproductions of 2-dimensional artwork from Vermont artists for a one-time, non-paying exhibition in the FRONT PAGE GALLERY of Section B. Submissions must be vertically oriented, non-originals no larger than 8 1/2" x 11". Please do not send work in a current public exhibit. We will only return artwork that includes a SASE with the appropriate postage. Please include your name, address, phone number, title of the works and medium. Send submissions to: SEVEN DAYS, c/o FPAG, PO Box 1164, Burlington, VT 05402 or email to: fpag@sevendaysvt.com. No phone calls, please.
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WED.02 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335. BARRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Local musicians Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey play plein air folk. City Hall Park, Barre, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 476-0267. CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: Classical combos perform pieces by Brahms and Argentinean composer Astor Piazzola. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 800-639-3443. CONCERTS ON THE BLUFF: Listeners ensconced in lawn chairs hear the band Joey Fusion combine jazz, funk, country, pop and rock. Clinton Community College Bluff, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-562-4130. SUMMER ARTS SERIES: Young musicians jam on the Brinkerhoff Street Pops Stage, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-572-6003.
dance â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SALSALINAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077.
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BYE BYE BIRDIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: The Stowe Theatre Guild stages this musical about a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s rock-starturned-draftee who travels to small-town Ohio to smooch his biggest fan. Town Hall Theatre, Stowe, 8 p.m. $17. Info, 253-3961. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PATIENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Gilbert & Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sidesplitting musical about cloud-headed poets parodies the aesthetic craze that swept 1880s Britain. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 456-8968. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I AM MY OWN WIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Actor Brad Heberlee plays 35 characters in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play about an East German cross-dresser who eludes both the Nazis and the Communists by bending genders. Other Stages, Weston, 7:30 p.m. $26. Info, 824-5288. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE PHILADELPHIA STORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: In Philip Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play popularized by the 1940 film starring Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant, a headstrong divorcee remarries one man after falling in love with another. Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $20. Info, 518-891-1854. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SEA MARKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Original music by local band Atlantic Crossing enlivens Gardner McKayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story of a lonely Irish bachelor who finds love via correspondence. Skinner Barn, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $18. Info, 496-4422. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MY WAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra breaks out swing-era hits and Rat Pack stories to recapture Olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blue Eyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cool. McCarthy Center for the Arts, St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Colchester, 8 p.m. $30. Info, 654-2281. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BIG LOVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: The Bread Loaf Acting Ensemble stages Charles Meeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play about 50 sisters who flee arranged marriages to their 50 cousins, launching a battle of the sexes. Little Theatre, Bread Loaf Mountain Campus, Ripton, 8:30 p.m. Free, but tickets are required. Info, 443-2737.
word puzzle and its quirky devotees. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FIND ME GUILTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Vin Diesel stars as a New Jersey mobster who defends himself in the longest-running trial in U.S. history. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. QUILT EXHIBITION: More than 50 fabulous fabrications by Windsor County quilters spin off demos and activities for all ages. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10. Info, 457-2355. ARTISTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; LEARNING CIRCLE: A career advisor offers creative types bookkeeping strategies for tracking income and expenses. Woodbury College, Montpelier, 9-11 a.m. Free. Info, 800-266-4062.
words POETRY OPEN MIKE: Bards take turns reading original verse, selections from favorite authors or folk ballads sans instruments at this multilingual mĂŠlange. Euro Gourmet Market & CafĂŠ, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 859-3467. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FROM PAGE TO SCREENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Readers of Christopher Isherwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Berlin Stories watch a film version of the musical Cabaret, which it inspired. South Hero Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 372-6209. GALWAY KINNELL: Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former state poet reads from Strong Is Your Hold, his forthcoming collection of verses. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291, ext. 301. BILL GOVE: The Vermont-based nonfiction author shares insights about writing and publishing his books on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logging railroads. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6:30 p.m. Free. 2x1-CityMarket080206#1 Info, 476-7550.
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talks â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SPRIGHTLY STEPSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Musician and local historian Adam Boyce talks about Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contra and square-dancing traditions. Milton Historical Museum, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-7387. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COMPASSIONATE ARCHITECTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Bostonbased architect Lisa Hiserodt describes how to build houses that resonate with the occupantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sense of self. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at the ECHO Center, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: Crafts and books fuel the imaginations of kids ages 3-5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. BARRE BOOK TIME: Seasonal readers turn pages, hear tales and make crafts at the East Barre Library Branch, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 476-5118. HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038. WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
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<calendar > Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345. INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS: Marx-minded activists strategize about how to resurrect the American Dream. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Child care and info, 318-3453. RIDERS’ COMMUNITY MEETING: Chittenden County residents who rely on public transportation and pedestrian services brainstorm how to effect improvements. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 262-3377.
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‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See the world through the eyes of an injured bird, from rescue and rehab to eventual release. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 11 a.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: Nature lovers get a look at live birds on tours of the VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 2:30 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591. ESL GROUP: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. CHESS GROUP: Beginner- and intermediate-level players strategize ways to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. & stretches and strength training. Senior American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, Free. Info, 652-0339. 2:30 p.m. $2. Info, 658-7477. CHARITY BINGO: Players seek patterns on numbered TENNIS: The Greater Burlington Men’s Tennis Club cards, then say the word. Broadacres Bingo Hall, matches intermediate players for recreational Colchester, 7 p.m. $10 for 12 cards. Info, 860-1510. games at public parks in the area. Call for loca‘PEDALS FOR PROGRESS’ COLLECTION: Cyclists tion and time. Free. Info, 879-0231. donate bikes of all shapes and sizes for shipment VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: The Green Mountain to developing countries. Chittenden Solid Waste State’s minor-league baseball team bats against District Drop-Off Center, Williston, 8 a.m. - 3:30 the Staten Island Yankees. Centennial Field, p.m. $10 per bike. Info, 872-8111. Burlington, 7:05 p.m. $3-7. Info, 655-6611. FARMERS’ MARKET: Browse among open-air booths TRAINING INFO SESSION: Volunteers interested in selling homegrown produce, baked goods and completing a marathon or half-marathon get the crafts. South Hero Town Garage, 4-7 p.m. Free. skinny on a certified coaching program sponsored Info, 372-6668. by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Holiday FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bingo, hide-and-seek and Inn, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 518contact Twister bring parents and kids together at 438-3583. the Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 496-8994. HISTORY CRUISE: The narrated voyage floats past significant forts, mounts and monuments. Departs BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand togethfrom 3x6-catamountoutdoor072606 2:18 PMTeachout’s Page 1Lakehouse Wharf, Shoreham, 1 er in opposition to the U.S. occupation 7/24/06 of Iraq. p.m. $5. Info, 897-5331.
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THU.03 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. BURLINGTON CITY ARTS CONCERT SERIES: Vermont native singer-songwriter and electronic music heir J.J. Appleton joins rock balladeers The Samples for a show celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary. Battery Park, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: The Amelia Piano Trio mixes classical works from Austria and Asia in a concert featuring erhu player Wang Guowei. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 862-7352. WOODSTOCK CONCERT SERIES: The members of Brass Connection toot their own horns for lunchtime listeners on the Woodstock Village Green, noon. Free. Info, 457-3981. WATERBURY ROTARY CONCERT SERIES: Go for the green! The Brendan Taaffe Trio turns out traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute and guitar. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-0811.
School Band Room, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 578-3467. CAPITAL CITY CONCERT SERIES: Fiddle phenom Sarah Blair bows her way through traditional Celtic tunes. Pocket Park, Christ Church, Montpelier, noon. Free. Info, 223-9604. BALLAD PARK CONCERT: Students at the Meadowmount School of Music play classical compositions at the Performance Pavilion, Ballard Park, Westport, N.Y., 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-962-8778. JAZZMOSIS: The six-piece ensemble plays jazz standards and original improvisations at the Belvidere Pavilion, 6-8 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food. Info, 644-2233. MARK LAVOIE: The solo mouth-harpist inspires pickers with hot harmonica licks. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Huntington, 6-8 p.m. Free with purchase of U-pick blueberries. Info, 434-3387.
dance DANCE TRIBE: Boogie down to recorded tunes in a safe, friendly environment. No shoes are required at Shelburne Town Hall, 7-9 p.m. $2. Info, 476-6139. REBECCA KELLY BALLET: The innovative moderndance troupe celebrates 25 years with a geishawarrior-themed women’s quartet and a 1950s rock ’n’ roll piece titled “Waiting for Mr. Wonderful.” Lake Placid Center for the Arts, N.Y., 8 p.m. $20. Info, 518-523-2512. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Beginners learn steps that later influenced New England’s contradance styles in a guided session with live piano music. International Commons Building, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 6 p.m. $7. Info, 899-2378.
drama ‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’: See August 2. ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See August 2. ‘MY WAY’: See August 2. ‘BIG LOVE’: See August 2. ‘TALKING HEADS’: Deceptively normal-looking, suburban characters reveal lives of passion in three monologues by British dramaturge Alan Bennett. See review, this issue. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 456-8968. ‘ANGELS IN AMERICA II: PERESTROIKA’: The second part of Tony Kushner’s epic masterpiece addresses tolerance, prejudice, homophobia and racism. Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $20. Info, 518-891-1854. ‘THE FANTASTICKS’: The Adirondack Regional Theatre stages this musical about two teenagers enmeshed in a “happy ending” plot predetermined by their parents. Brinkerhoff Street Pops Stage, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-572-6003.
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE MIKADOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: The Weston Playhouse presents Gilbert & Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th-century musical farce set in a fantastical version of the Japanese Imperial Court. Weston Playhouse, 8 p.m. $29-47. Info, 824-5288. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TABLEAUXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Five students from MontrĂŠalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Circus School combine big-top techniques with theater and dance for physical and psychological games. Edgecomb Barn, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 496-6361.
project in Valcour Bay, reviews what recent Revolutionary War-era finds reveal about the remains of Benjamin Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 475-2022. GLYCONUTRIENTS: Health nuts learn about the complex sugars that improve cellular communication and eliminate harmful toxins. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202.
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words BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers fall for A.B. Yehoshuaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Lover as part of a series devoted to Middle Eastern literature. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-5458. BOOK SIGNING: Anne Rich Duncan discusses her latest historical novel, The Seed. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
talks THE IRAQ NATIONAL MUSEUM: Cori Wegener, curator of the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, describes the looting and reconstruction of Iraqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main repository of Mesopotamian art. See calendar spotlight. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3346. UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY: New York State Trooper Edward Scollon, co-director of a research
ANIMAL FEEDING: See August 2. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FEATHERS OF FIREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 2, Fairfax Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420. SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters ages 3 to 5 get together for easy listening at the South Burlington Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639. DADSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; PLAYGROUP: Fathers and their offspring bond through fun and games. Family Center, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 828-8765. KIDSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;LITTLE ROOTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; STORYTIME: Kids gather in the garden to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433. BABY TIME: Little ones up to age 2 meet each other at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;YOGA THROUGH STORIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Kids ages 3-7, accompanied by a caregiver, flex and stretch to meditative music and narratives. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Registration and info, 865-7216. BOOK BUDDIES: Tween and teen volunteers read stories one-on-one with youngsters ages 3-6. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Teens ages 12-18 create characters and journey through fantasy realms in a role-playing game. Pizzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provided at the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. MEET THE PLAYERS: Small baseball fans greet members of the Vermont Lake Monsters team at a story-reading and autograph session. Colchester Meeting House, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
FIDDLE HEADS Traditional music fans can kick up their heels at the volunteer-run Champlain Valley Folk Festival this weekend. Four covered stages, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area and a dance tent host dozens of acts over three days. Back of the Moon (pictured), a dynamic quartet that combines singing, step dancing and Highland bagpipes, recently rose into the limelight as Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traditional Band of the Year. Chanterelle, Va-et-Vient and the fiddle-focused Beaudoin Project honor FrancoAmerican heritage, and QuĂŠbec folkster AndrĂŠ Marchand puts in his two Canadian cents. The Mammals nurture post-trad tunes, and music makers from Chittenden Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refugee communities are represented by Tibetan performers, Somali Bantu songwriter Omar Hussein Muhammad and Congolese drum-and-dance troupe Ngoma Ya Kwetu. A Saturday morning building dedication memorializes longtime Vermont folk composer, performer and champion Margaret MacArthur.
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THU.03 << 07B CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FESTIVAL: Field games, hay rides and face painting color a concert by Buddy Dubay & The Minor Key. Boyden Farm, Cambridge, 6:309:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 644-6363. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A SUMMER EVENING IN WONDERLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Saucertipping tots wear DIY haberdashery to a picnic and Mad Hatter-themed tea party with dessert. A stage-show version of Alice in Wonderland follows at this fundraiser for the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting troupe Very Merry Theatre. Shelburne Farms, picnic 5:30 p.m., tea party, 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $20 for tea party, free show. Reservations and info, 9518604.
sport TENNIS: See August 2. VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See August 2. LADIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; GOLF CLINIC: Beginners practice putts, drives and strokes at the Vermont National Country Club, South Burlington, 6-7 p.m. $20. Info, 264-9423. COMMUNITY ROWING: First time afloat? Fear not â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weather permitting, anyone can take a 32-foot pilot gig for a spin. Burlington Shipyard, next to King Street Ferry Dock, and Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 5:30 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 475-2022, ext. 113.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See August 2. RICHMOND PEACE VIGIL: Concerned citizens support U.S. troops while expressing hope for an end to Middle Eastern deployments. Bring a candle to the Congregational Church, Richmond, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 434-2053. DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488. SOUTHERN CONNECTOR UPDATE: Citizens hear from Burlington Public Works and the Vermont Department of Transportation about tabled plans to realign a lakeside route into the Queen Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown. Department of Public Works Office, 645 Pine Street, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-9094.
etc â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RAPTOR RESCUEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 2. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RAPTORS UP CLOSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 2. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See August 2. CHARITY BINGO: August 2. FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARKETS: See August 2, Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 888-7279. Champlain Mill, Winooski, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-6410. HISTORY CRUISE: See August 2. VERMONT CHESS CLUB: Pawn pushers strategize to better their games. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0198. BRIDGE CLUB: Partners shuffle cards and chat at the Godnick Senior Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-5756.
<calendar > QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s companies. Ethan Allen Club, Burlington, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 655-3787. EQUESTRIAN ACROBATICS: Herrmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria catch air at Knight Point State Park, North Hero, 5 p.m. $10-17. Info, 372-8400. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PULL FOR NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Volunteers paddle provided canoes and uproot invasive water chestnuts from the lower Champlain Valley watershed. Call for West Haven-area meeting location, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 265-8645, ext. 24. BBA SUMMER BASH: Members and guests of the Burlington business community network over Caribbean treats at Splash Restaurant, Burlington Community Boathouse, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Reservations and info, 863-1175.
FRI.04 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL: Flutist Jennifer Grim and clarinetist Allen Blustine accompany the festival orchestra on Mozart concertos, then play the composerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Symphony No. 29 in A Major. Coachyard, Shelburne Farms, 7:30 p.m. $25. Info, 862-7352. THE MINGUS TRIBUTE BAND: A multi-member touring jazz orchestra performs works composed by bassist and genre great Charles Mingus. Bundy Center for the Arts, Waitsfield, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 496-4781, ext. 26. CARILLON CONCERT: Alexander Solovov of Belgiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mechelen Carillon School rings listenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bells. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3169. POINT COUNTERPOINT MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Faculty from a Lake Dunmore-based chamber music camp perform pieces by Schumann and Brahms. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. KARA MCGRAW: The singer-songwriter accompanies herself on piano at Borders, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 793-8846. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL: Eight different venues offer live music from the likes of Back of the Moon, the Beaudoin Project and The Mammals, among almost 40 other groups. Open sessions, food, music films and talks, and craft workshops round out the weekend. See calendar spotlight. Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh, 5-11 p.m. $25-67. Info, 877-850-0206. SNAKE MOUNTAIN MOONSHINERS: Music lovers tune in to bluegrass ballads and high-energy footstomping. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050. NEW NILE ORCHESTRA: East meets West Africa in a lively night of Ethiopian drumming and dancing. Positive Pie II, Montpelier, 10 p.m. Free. Donations. 454-1358.
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sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See August 2, 10 a.m. TENNIS: See August 2. NIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT: Glow-in-the-dark balls? Hole seekers aim for fluorescent flags at a benefit and awards dinner. The Links at Lang Farm, Essex, 7 p.m. $300 per four-person team. Registration and info, 862-6342.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See August 2.
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dance BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE: Pre-professional dancers stage “The Graduation Ball” and selections from La Bayadere, among other offerings. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 635-1476. GREEN MOUNTAIN STEPPERS: At an ice-cream social, Western-style square dancers take do-si-do direction from caller Al Monty of Barre. Mater Christi School Gym, Burlington, advanced 6:30 p.m., mainstream 7:30-10:30 p.m. $10-12. Info, 893-4784. ARGENTINE TANGO: Latin dance enthusiasts perfect their moves on the dance floor. Olé! Champlain Club, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. $20. Info, 660-2099.
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Modern-day Iraq sits at the center of what was once ancient Mesopotamia, and the country’s national museum hosts the world’s largest collection of artifacts from Babylon, Assyria and Sumer. When the U.S. invaded Baghdad in 2003, the Iraq National Museum suffered heavy looting, and several invaluable objects were either damaged or stolen. Minneapolis curator Cori Wegener is also a retired major in the U.S. Army Reserve who served in Iraq three years ago, and helped the institution’s staff craft a recovery plan. (A priceless 4400year-old statue was repatriated last week after a three-year black-market search.) In a talk, Wegener lays out the gravity of the losses and outlines international actions taken to restore the building and its artifacts. Vermont National Guard members who call ahead can pick up free Shelburne Museum passes.
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film WATERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 4. ANIMATED FILMS: Academy-Award nominated shorts awe and amuse. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 603-646-2422. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;IRON ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: The captain of an abandoned oil tanker rules over his floating community of Middle Eastern outcasts in this Iranian political allegory. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: In this Brazilian film, a lonely senior citizen gets involved with a potentially dangerous murder suspect. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5510. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DISAPPEARANCESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: In Northeast Kingdom filmmaker Jay Cravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest, a desperate, Prohibition-era farmer travels to Canada to do business with a bootlegger. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 877-2913.
<calendar > kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See August 2. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SATURDAY STORIESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313. BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STORYTIME: Youngsters take in their favorite tales at the Book Rack & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pages, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 872-2627. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. CHAMP WEEK: Lake Champlainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mythic mascot forms the centerpiece of interactive programs probing local facts and legends. ECHO Center, Burlington, various times. $7-9. Info, 864-1848. DESTINATION IMAGINATION: Kids try hands-on challenges from a thinking-pattern-focused program. Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, all day. Free. Info, 496-6682.
sports TENNIS: See August 2. BIKE FERRY: Cyclists go the distance between Burlington and the Champlain Islands, thanks to Local Motionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s causeway-bridging ferry. Colchester Causeway, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. $5 day pass. Info, 652-2453. FAIRFAX EGG RUN: Participants in the 5-K walk, or brisker 5- to 10-K run, along the Lamoille River may need an unbroken ovoid to be counted at the finish line. Fairfax United Church, registration 7:45 a.m., race 9 a.m. $20 includes a post-race omelet. Info, 999-8592. BELLASHIP ROAD RIDE: Female bikers push pedals on a 30-to-40-mile route through the Champlain Islands. Meet at the Folsom School, Grand Isle, 10 a.m. Free. Info, bellaship@fotwheel.org. LAKE SWIM: Deep-water wayfarers cross Lake Champlain on an 8-mile journey from New York state, finishing at Oakledge Park, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. Free to watch. Info, 862-9622. PULL FOR NATURE: Citizens of all ages canoe the wetlands to help The Nature Conservancy stem the invasion of water chestnuts. Southern Lake Champlain Valley, West Haven, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 265-8645. KAYAK DEMO: Interested paddling parties learn the tricks of the trade. Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 860-0190.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: See August 4. LARP: Wannabe wizards, werewolves and vampires get together for fantasy role-play. Amtrak Station, Essex Junction, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 872-9766. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NATURALISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: An on-site outdoor guide talks about the environmental impact of any one of these Vermont fauna: coyotes, bats, bears, loons, turkeys and moose. VINS Nature Center, Quechee, 12:30 p.m. $8. Info, 359-5000. FORMAL GARDEN TOUR: A ranger leads a walk around 19th-century grounds that capture the early days of the conservation movement. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. $6. Reservations and info, 457-3368, ext. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;EXTERIORS & INTERIORSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A 2-hour guided tour shows off an historic mansionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seldom-seen spaces, including attics and bomb shelters. Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. $6. Reservations and info, 457-3368, ext. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CONSERVATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPIRITUAL ROOTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Walkers hear how Native American and European religious beliefs influenced the landscape at the MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 10:30 a.m. $6. Reservations and info, 457-3368, ext. 22. PRESERVATION BURLINGTON TOUR: A stroll around the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hood provides a new perspective on downtown architecture. A second tour explores the waterfront. Burlington City Hall, 11 a.m. & Perkins Pier, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 899-3440. SHEEPDOG TRIAL: Border collies run through a test thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equal parts sport, craft and work. Bring a lawn chair to Kenyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Free. Info, 496-7625. BRICK HOUSE TOURS: Appreciators of Colonial Revival interiors walk through the restored residence of museum founder Electra Havemeyer Webb. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $25. Info, 985-3348, ext. 3377. BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: Fruit wine imbibers raise a glass to raspberries, rhubarb and other summer crops at a live-music-enhanced shindig also featuring jams and pies made from azure orbs. Grand View Winery, East Calais, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 456-7012. LORE CON GAME DAY: Aficionados of tabletop, card and role-playing games dress up, roll dice and dust off Magic: The Gathering. The Red Barn, Schmanska Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. Donations. Info, 999-4339. VERMONT POKER TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS: Sharp cardholders age 18 and over eye piles of chips at a fundraiser for prospective college students. Sheraton Hotel, Burlington, registration 8 a.m., tournament 9 a.m. $10, plus $75 buy-in. Registration and info, 399-8703. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Smooth, sweet and cold treats await lawnchair-seated listeners at a town band concert. Westford Town Common, 6:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 878-5804. RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP: Potters create Japanese-style ceramics using this dramatically fast, 1500-degree technique. Wilder Farm Inn, Waitsfield, 4-8 p.m. $35, free to watch. Registration and info, 496-9935. METAPHYSICAL FESTIVAL: Body, mind and spirit synchronize during this celebration. Milton High School, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 893-9966.
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WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE: Between Hiroshima and Nagasaki Days, participants commemorate the dropping of U.S. atomic bombs on Japan with a protest march from Rutland to Burlington. Call for Rutland meeting location, 8 a.m. Donations. Info, 978-249-6224. HIROSHIMA DAY PEACE VIGIL: Activists calling for the dismantling of all nuclear weapons mark the anniversary of the first atomic bomb with a silent commemoration. Corner of South Prospect and Main streets, Burlington, 8-8:30 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1047. GREEN GATHERING: Grassroots activists exchange fertile ideas about pro-environment initiatives at a Burlington Green Party meeting. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-4382.
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kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See August 2. CHAMP WEEK: See August 5. VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL FAMILY CONCERT: Erhu player Wang Guowei joins the Amelia Piano Trio on a kid-oriented musical journey from Beijing to Salzburg. Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Shelburne, gates open 10 a.m., concert 11 a.m. $5-7. Info, 862-7352. JUNIOR RANGERS: Youngsters ages 7-10 earn forestry cred by completing fun activities. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 457-3368, ext. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DINOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A reptilian character takes the stage with his raccoon to make tracks and talk fossils with kids over 6. Edgecomb Barn, Waitsfield, 2 p.m. $12. Info, 496-6361.
sport TENNIS: See August 2. BIKE FERRY: See August 5. NATURE WALK: Wildlife enthusiasts explore the woods around the Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 434-2167. MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Pre-registered, coed teams wallow, giggle and spike to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont. Spectators are welcome. Essex Center, call for location and time. $200 per team, free to watch. Info, 775-1686. MOUNT INDEPENDENCE TOUR: Experienced guides lead explorers on a hike through Revolutionary War history. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 2 p.m. $5. Info, 948-2000. MONTREAL RIDE: Pedal pushers cross the border by car to tour the Canadian city via some of its 270 miles of flat bikepaths. Meet at the Chimney Corners Park and Ride, Milton, 8:15 a.m. Free, bring a government-issued photo ID or other travel documents. Info, 865-2805. BLUEBERRY COBBLES HIKE: A small mountain in the Adirondacks offers tasty potential for climbing pickers on this moderate, 4-mile outing. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 863-2433. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GROUP RIDE: Female bicyclists pedal the town. Gutterson Field House, University of Vermont, Burlington, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 578-8023.
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RAPTOR RESCUEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 2. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;RAPTORS UP CLOSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 2. CHARITY BINGO: See August 2, 2 & 7 p.m. FARMERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MARKET: See August 2, Route 108, Stowe, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 472-8566. HISTORY CRUISE: See August 2. EQUESTRIAN ACROBATICS: See August 3, 2:30 p.m. FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: See August 4. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NATURALISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: See August 5. GONDOLA RIDES: See August 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. BRICK HOUSE TOURS: See August 5. CONSERVATION TOUR: Discover how 19th-century American landscape painters influenced national land management on a 1.5-hour guided trip through a historic mansion. Marsh-BillingsRockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. $6. Reservations and info, 547-3368, ext. 22. HANDS-ON HISTORY: Relive the past with ancient stone-tool exhibitions and old-time games. Chimney Point State Historic Site, Addison, 2-4 p.m. $3. Info, 759-2412. PICNIC TRIP: Midday hikers learn a bit about one of Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding families, then tuck into a potluck lunch. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free, bring a dish to share. Info, 893-2340. LAWNMOWER RACES: Grass trimmers ride high in yard-sport competitions. Connecticut Valley Fairgrounds, Bradford, 2 p.m. $3 to watch, $5 to participate. Info, 439-3323. DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: Fifty-two teams race Chinese-style long canoes at an all-day commendation of cancer survivors. See calendar spotlight. Waterfront Park, Burlington, races start at 8:30 a.m., activities 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 434-4423. MONTREALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN WEEK: The Canadian city celebrates its Italian heritage with food, comedy, outdoor opera and a fashion show. Various MontrĂŠal-area locations, times and prices. Info, 514-279-6357.
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VERMONT FRESH NETWORK FORUM Monday, August 7, Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, samples 5 p.m., keynote 6:15 p.m. $50. Info, 434-2000. www.vermontfresh.net/vfnforum
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dance ‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See August 2.
drama ‘SEA MARKS’: See August 2.
film ‘WATER’: See August 4. ‘A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN’: In this film set during WWII, two sisters find themselves playing for rival teams when they join the first female professional baseball league. In front of Ben & Jerry’s, Church Street, Burlington, dusk. Free. Info, 862-9620.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. QUILT EXHIBITION: See August 2. GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS: See August 4, Waitsfield location only. LIFE DRAWING SESSION: Creative types try a hand at sketching. Wolfe Kahn Building, Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, 6-8 p.m. $7. Info, 635-1769. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Beginner-to-intermediate level painters daub paper to capture subjects from nature. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 6:308:30 p.m. $25. Registration and info, 728-9463.
talks ‘CAREERS USING FOREIGN LANGUAGES’: A panel of Middlebury Language School alumni addresses multilingual livelihoods. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 443-3169. NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH LECTURE: Dr. Paul Newhouse of the UVM College of Medicine reviews new findings on how menopause affects memory. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7875. U.S. CIVIL WAR TALK: Local historian and teacher Don Papson provides insight on Iroquois soldiers’ military service in the “war between the states.” Clinton County Government Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y., refreshments 7 p.m., talk 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 518-563-1600, ext. 2.
<calendar > kids WATERBURY STORYTIME: See August 2, for children ages 3-5. MUSIC TIME: See August 3. CHAMP WEEK: See August 5. FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. Also at the Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: A Jewish-themed playgroup for families of all backgrounds features intergenerational schmoozing and noshing. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 26. MONOPOLY TOURNAMENT: Who’s got Park Place? Board game players ages 6 to 18 bank on building up their real estate in a multiple-round playoff. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. - noon & 1-3 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-0313. SUMMER READING FINALE: Musical entertainment by Robert Resnik and Gigi Weisman enliven an all-ages celebration of out-of-school book learning. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. ‘AN AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA’: Dame Queen Saundra Staunton sings kid-friendly versions of famous stage stories a cappella, with puppets. Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, call for times. $10. Info, 203-613-8409. FAERIE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: Children’s librarian Stefania Metalious helps small hands gather forest tidbits to make pretty outdoor apartments. Lareau Farm Inn, Waitsfield, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 496-4949.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See August 2, 10 a.m. TENNIS: See August 2.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See August 2. WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE: See August 6. Call for Montpelier-area meeting location, 9 a.m.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See August 2. ‘PEDALS FOR PROGRESS’ COLLECTION: See August 2. HISTORY CRUISE: See August 2. MONTREAL’S ITALIAN WEEK: See August 6. SPANISH POTLUCK: Español-speaking gourmets meet for food and conversation. All levels of ability are welcome. Call for Burlington location, 6:30 p.m. Free, bring ingredients or dishes to share. Info, 862-1930. ‘CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES’: Visitors visit Woodstock-area landmarks with Civil War-era significance on a 2-hour walking tour. MarshBillings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Woodstock, 2:30 p.m. $6. Reservations and info, 457-3368, ext. 22. SMALL BUSINESS NETWORKING: Entrepreneurs bring brochures, business cards and brown-bag lunches to a panel presentation on how to refine company taglines. Woodbury College, Montpelier, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-2181. ‘MEMORY MONDAY’: Adults 55 and over take advantage of a free memory screening. Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, call for appointment. Free. Registration and info, 847-9488.
BLOOD DRAWING: Volunteers provide pints of lifesustaining liquid. Moose Lodge, St. Albans, noon - 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-1327. VERMONT FRESH NETWORK FORUM: Chefs, consumers and farmers rub elbows at a walkabout gourmet dinner to support the state’s farm-totable food routes. Agricultural educator Michael Ableman keynotes. See calendar spotlight. Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, samples 5 p.m., keynote, 6:15 p.m. $50. Info, 434-2000. ‘A TASTE OF THE VALLEY’: Gourmands sample wares from 50-plus local food purveyors and peruse silent-auction items to live music by the Starline Rhythm Boys. See calendar spotlight. Round Barn, Waitsfield, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $35. Info, 496-6682. ‘MAD FOR MASSAGE’: Muscle kneaders offer 15minute sessions of chair, table, Thai, Reflexology or Swedish techniques. Mad River Massage, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5638.
TUE.08 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. KOSA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL: See August 7. WILLIE NELSON: The braid-haired country outlaw plays samples of his songcraft at a sold-out show. Shelburne Museum, gates 5 p.m., show 6:30 p.m. $50. Info, 652-0777. GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2949. FULL CIRCLE RECORDER ENSEMBLE: Renaissanceera woodwinds of various sizes blend with guitar and percussion for folk melodies from North and South America. Burton Island State Park, St. Albans Bay, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-0832. ALLEY CATS CONCERT SERIES: The Stafford Technical Center’s Jazz All Stars syncopate midday rhythms in Center Street Alley, Rutland, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380. ‘TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE’ SERIES: World drumming champs Jeff Salisbury, Steve Ferris and guests get into the groove at Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-7826. CASTLETON CONCERT SERIES: Ragtime and Dixieland jazz from the five straw-hatted musicians of Reggie’s Red-Hot Feetwarmers get toes tapping on Castleton Green, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 273-2911. DIXIE SIX: Country music from a singing six-pack suits the setting at Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Huntington, 6-8 p.m. Free with purchase of Upick blueberries. Info, 434-3387.
dance SWING DANCING: Quick-footed folks learn and practice hep-cat rock steps at the Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501.
drama ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See August 2. ‘SEA MARKS’: See August 2. ‘MY WAY’: See August 2. ‘TALKING HEADS’: See August 3. ‘THE MIKADO’: See August 3.
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‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’: In this black comedy, a drama critic learns on his wedding day that his maiden aunts off old men, and that insanity runs in the family. Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. $20. Info, 518-891-1854. MEET THE ARTISTS: Members of the New York Theatre Workshop discuss current plays-inprogress at a brown-bag lunch session. Faculty Lounge, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-3691.
film ‘WATER’: See August 4.
art Also, see exhibitions in Section A. QUILT EXHIBITION: See August 2. GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS: See August 4, Waitsfield location only. ‘INSIDE THE BOX’: Volunteers construct an 8-footdiameter sculpture of a humanoid head from recycled computer parts. Vermont Festival of the Arts Office, Waitsfield, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5433.
words BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Daily Planet, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2287. DAVID HINTON: The translator reads from and signs copies of The Selected Poems of Wang Wei, his renderings of the great Chinese poet. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.
talks WARRANTLESS WIRETAPPING PANEL: A Middlebury political science professor, a former director of the Vermont ACLU and a retired CIA station chief debate the merits and legality of government phone taps. Ilsley Library, Middlebury, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See August 2. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See August 2, 11 a.m. SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See August 3, for babies and toddlers up to age 3. ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’: See August 4, Bristol Green, 6:30 p.m. CHAMP WEEK: See August 5. ‘AN AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA’: See August 7. TODDLER-AND-UNDER STORYTIME: Wee ones up to age 3 open their ears to songs and stories. South Burlington Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO Center, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848. LIBRARY DOG LISTENERS: Budding book handlers gain confidence by reading aloud to trained canines. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918. PAJAMA TALES: Preschoolers don sleepwear to hear bedtime tales. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124. BURNHAM LIBRARY STORYTIME: Preschoolers anticipate tales and songs about fairies, dragons and other magical creatures. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info,878-0313.
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WED 02 THU 03 FRI 04 SAT 05 SUN 06 MON 07 TUE 08 WED 09 ‘TIME TRAVEL TUESDAYS’: Visitors cook on a woodstove and churn butter, then relax as a farm family would have in the 1890s. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10. Info, 457-2355. ‘X-THEATER PRESENTS’: Youth ages 6 and up in a city drama program stage a comedy for their peers. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Info, 865-7216.
sport TENNIS: See August 2. PULL FOR NATURE: See August 5. COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Beginner to intermediate stretchers strike poses for spine alignment with Anusara-inspired instruction. Healing in Common Lobby, Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-9036.
activism BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See August 2. WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE: See August 6. Call for Burlington-area meeting location, 9 a.m. WILPF MEETING: Activists review world events at this gathering of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-4929.
etc CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See August 2. CHARITY BINGO: See August 2. FARMERS’ MARKET: See August 2, Depot Park, Rutland, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 773-9380. HISTORY CRUISE: See August 2. ‘PULL FOR NATURE’: See August 3. MONTREAL’S ITALIAN WEEK: See August 6. PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346. ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: Midway strollers take in parades, rides, games and agricultural exhibits, plus a demo derby. Route 17, New Haven, call for times and prices. Info, 545-2557. BERRY-VINEGAR MAKING: American Flatbread chefs share the secret of crafting a fruity acid suitable for salad dressing. Bring two clean jars to American Flatbread, Waitsfield, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $15 includes lunch. Registration and info, 496-8856. ‘THE INDIA EXPERIENCE’: Home cooks explore the subcontinent’s regional cuisines by making a meal, then eating it. Millbrook Inn & Restaurant, Waitsfield, 4 p.m. $35. Info, 496-2405.
WED.09 music Also, see clubdates in Section A. ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See August 2. BARRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK: See August 2. The swing trio Stretch ’N’ the Limits provides tunes for flexible dancers. CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYERS: See August 2. The program includes pieces by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Mozart.
SUMMER ARTS SERIES: See August 2. KOSA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL: See August 7, community drum circle 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m.
WATERBURY STORYTIME: See August 2.
dance
‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See August 2.
drama DROP-IN IMPROV: See August 2. ‘PATIENCE’: See August 2. ‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’: See August 2. ‘SEA MARKS’: See August 2. ‘MY WAY’: See August 2. ‘THE MIKADO’: See August 3, 3 & 8 p.m. ‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE’: See August 8.
film ‘THE GREAT WARMING’: See August 3. ‘WATER’: See August 4. ‘ASHES AND DIAMONDS’: On the last day of WWII, new love makes a Polish soldier rethink his orders to assassinate a political leader. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
sport SENIOR EXERCISE: See August 2. TENNIS: See August 2. VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See August 2, vs. the Aberdeen Ironbirds of Maryland.
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Also, see exhibitions in Section A. QUILT EXHIBITION: See August 2. GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS: See August 4.
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See August 2. INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS: See August 2. WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE: See August 6. Call for Burlington-area meeting location, 9 a.m. A peace ceremony follows at 11 a.m. ‘VALID’ MEETING: Proponents of citizens’ rights brainstorm community-based defenses against corporate interests at a meeting of the Vermont Alliance for Locally Initiated Democracy. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-5636.
words POETRY OPEN MIKE: See August 2. LEDA SCHUBERT: The central Vermont-based children’s author describes current and future projects. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550. BOOK GROUP: Armchair sociologists map out The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson’s chronicle of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211. ‘THE SINISTER MINISTER’: Horror writer Steve Burt relates heart-stopping stories at the Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 496-9511. BOOK SIGNING: Eric Kingson, author of Cancer: A Husband’s Story, recollects his wife’s painful struggle with a life-threatening illness. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-7882.
etc ‘RAPTOR RESCUE’: See August 2. ‘RAPTORS UP CLOSE’: See August 2. CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See August 2. ESL GROUP: See August 2. CHESS GROUP: See August 2. KNITTING POSSE: See August 2. VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See August 2. CHARITY BINGO: See August 2. ‘PEDALS FOR PROGRESS’ COLLECTION: See August 2. FARMERS’ MARKET: See August 2. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: See August 2. HISTORY CRUISE: See August 2. GARDENING TALK: See August 2. Busy bed-makers perceive the advantages of no-fuss perennials. MONTREAL’S ITALIAN WEEK: See August 6. ADDISON COUNTY FAIR & FIELD DAYS: See August 8. BLUEBERRY MOON FESTIVAL: Water lovers convene for lunar canoe and kayak trips, a decorated boat regatta, drum circles and a potluck celebrating August’s feature fruit. Blueberry Lake, Warren, dusk. Free, bring a dish to share. Info, 496-2708. GENERAL WAIT BARN RE-RAISING: A wine-andcheese cocktail hour kicks off a restoration drive for an outbuilding at the General Wait House, Waitsfield, 5-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-6682. m
talks ‘PAVE A PARKING LOT WITH PARADISE’: Alternative architecture proponent Fred Oesch discusses energy-independent houses made of straw bales, green timber and earth. Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Waitsfield, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 496-5545. GEOCACHING HOW-TO: Outdoor adventurers John and Lee Ann Orlando offer an intro to tech-assisted treasure hunting. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
kids ANIMAL FEEDING: See August 2. BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See August 2. WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See August 2. WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See August 2. BARRE BOOK TIME: See August 2. HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: See August 2.
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Plenty of proverbs describe journeys as more meaningful than their destinations, and that’s the premise of Firefly Productions’ latest show, Budapest Kiseret. Its procrastinating protagonist always tells everyone that he’ll be in Budapest the day after tomorrow. When the time comes to make good on his trademark phrase, he accidentally boards an almostempty train carryng only a madcap conductor, a mysterious Gypsy woman, and an endless supply of bad wine. Kiseret — “train” in Hungarian — premieres this weekend, then writer-director partners Keefe Healy and Suzanne Mackay plan to take the existential drama to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The biggest challenge? Constructing and breaking down the 8-by-16-foot aluminum and fiberglass traincar set in just five minutes. Says Mackay, “We run drills.”
‘BUDAPEST KISERET’ Friday, August 4, FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 863-5966. Saturday, August 5, Smuggler’s Notch Inn, Jeffersonville, preshow dinner, 8 p.m., show 9:30 p.m. $1530. Info, 644-2542. www.fireflyprod.com
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Reading this CANCER horoscope could not only stimulate waves of pleasurable endorphins in your brain, it may also fine-tune your immune system, increase your calorie-burning power, promote relaxation of the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, enlarge any part of your body you want to enlarge, and cut down the risk of heart disease, diabetes and delusions about romance. To activate the potential health benefits contained herein, all you have to do is love everyone and everything with more compassionate ingenuity and playful zeal than you ever have before.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, columnist Jon Carroll told the story of educational activist Diane Mintz. When she began tutoring elementary school kids in the Bay Area’s poorest neighborhoods, she was shocked to realize how thoroughly poverty had shrunken their horizons. Many had never glimpsed the Golden Gate Bridge, a wonder of the world that’s a few miles from their homes. Some didn’t even know this marvel existed. “Their mental map of their larger community was pinched and drab,” wrote Carroll. On occasion, those of us who aren’t so destitute suffer from a similar diminishment. For example, I suspect that many of you Tauruses are in danger of letting your vistas dwindle right now. As a pre-emptive antidote, I suggest you make pilgrimages to beautiful people and intriguing sights and exhilarating places that blow your mind in the best ways.
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(May 21-June 20): Ocean Dome is a huge indoor beach and water park on an island in Japan. Fabricated to create the ideal seaside conditions, it features artificial white sand and machine-generated waves that are high enough to surf. Air and water temperatures never waver from a comfortable range. There’s an amusing irony about the place, though: Less than 1000 feet away from its metal façade is an actual ocean and beach. Does this remind you of any situation in your own life, Gemini? It should. In my opinion, you’d get more enjoyment out of the real thing than the synthetic substitute.
(June 21-July 22): Thanks for being one of the 9.4 million readers who are making 2006 another record-breaking year for Free Will Astrology. The number of people turning to this column for guidance and amusement continues to climb. My Google ranking among astrology sites on the Web is holding steady at sixth in the world. Recently I also received the coveted Nostradamus Lifetime Achievement Award for Prophecy and Divination. Should I therefore ask for more money from everyone who publishes my column? I’ve decided against that because — surprise! — I’m quite happy with how everything’s going. You, on the other hand, should think about raising your rates. Those of us who are born under the sign of Cancer the Crab are in a phase when it makes sense to acknowledge our accomplishments and make sure we’re being compensated properly for them.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Sometimes it’s not how good you are but how bad you want it,” read the T-shirt of a guy buying a lottery ticket at the convenience store. While I don’t think he was making the best use of that philosophy — playing a game of chance heavily weighted against his success — I do think it’s a principle worth meditating on, especially for you right now, Leo. Your skill and understanding are certainly not irrelevant as you push to the next level of your quest, but they are less important than the intensity of your longing.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “If you are going through hell, keep going,” said Winston Churchill. Let that advice be your inspiration in the coming week, Virgo. But wait: Before you jump to conclusions about what I’m saying, know this: Your tests and trials will be far, far less hellish than the ordeals Churchill faced as he led England through World War II. It’s true that you may feel a bit tortured in the heat of the moment, though. So don’t you dare slow down to feel sorry for yourself or scream at the chaos-makers. Keep plodding forward, secure in my assurance that you’ll cross the border and exit out of the infernal regions well before you’re exhausted.
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LIBRA
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pulitzer Prizewinning writer Elizabeth Bishop was determined to let each of her poems fully ripen before she published it. Rather than give her gifts to the world prematurely, she was willing to wait decades to make sure she had truly captured their diamond essence. I hope you’re prepared to be as patient, Libra. You’ve been gestating a valuable labor of love, and it deserves to be blessed with the lavish totality of your careful attention before being unleashed.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Colorado state legislature tried to pass a law requiring public schools to put wholesome food in their vending machines. But the governor vetoed the bill, declaring that schools need the revenue from nutrient-free chips, sodas and candy bars to finance their sports programs. Besides, he said, kids would much rather snack on junk food than the healthful fare. If you’re faced with a similar choice this week — whether to do what’s good for you or indulge your vices and seek out meaningless experiences that provide no fulfillment — please go for the former option. The astrological omens suggest that this is a turning point, for better or worse, in your relationship with your bad habits.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1993, my American friend Mark started playing music on the streets of Copenhagen. His parents regarded it as a tragedy. “This is what you do with the fine education we bought you?” they mourned. “What a waste!” grumbled his siblings and college friends. Mark was hurt, but didn’t shrink from his mission, eventually expanding his open-air performances to Ireland and Holland. Thirteen years later, Mark has accumulated so much wealth from his gig that he has been able to buy homes in Ireland and Hawaii. Though he still busks part-time, he spends nine months of the year writing books. He’s your patron saint in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. May he inspire you to follow your dreams no matter how much that bothers the people who think they own you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Are you a force of nature right now, or are you a freak of nature? I think the truth is that you’re a freaky force of nature. You’re just about as anomalous as it’s possible for a Capricorn to get, and yet you’ve also got the equivalent of a thunderstorm’s energy at your command. The funny thing is, the two factors are related. Your eccentricity is feeding your power, and vice versa. My advice is to refrain from questioning and worrying about this unusual state of affairs, and instead just capitalize on the odd advantages you have at your disposal.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is a favorable time for you to conjure up an imaginary friend who also happens to be a muse. You can pretend that he or she is perfectly real, just invisible. Or you can fantasize that he or she is a mostly buried part of you that you rarely express, or maybe your ideal of what a friend should be. I urge you to give this ally a name. Visualize his or her vivid personality and appearance in detail. See the world through his or her eyes. Have dialogues, exchange confidential information, hold hands, and soak up the balm of your tender communion.
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(Feb. 19-March 20): Some of the most gorgeous animals on the planet are also the most toxic to eat, writes Carol Kaesuk Yoon in The New York Times. Iridescent butterflies and fluorescent frogs are among the beauties that fit this description. Many are downright poisonous, others just plain foul tasting. Keep that in mind as a helpful metaphor during the coming weeks, Pisces. Attractive people and enticing invitations may not always be what they seem. Sometimes they may be exactly what they seem, however, which is why it’s so important for you to be exceedingly discriminating. Enjoy the view for a while and get a sense of what’s beneath the surface before you taste them.
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<helpyourself> //classes ayurveda INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA: Wednesdays, August 23 through September 13, 6-8 p.m. The Ayurvedic Center, 7921 Williston Rd., Williston. $180. Info, www.ayurvedavermont. com, 872-8898. Traditional medicine from India. A holistic system teaching you how to live in harmony with nature. Learn your body’s constitutional type and incorporate Ayurveda into everyday living, including nutrition and daily routine. Rejuvenate!
business From Employee to Entrepreneur: August 24, 7-9 p.m. Holiday Inn, Williston Road, South Burlington. Free. Info, 802-863-0077 or visit http://www.TheEsource.com/jburns. Exploring Franchising as a way to business ownership. Will discuss finding a good match, financing and legal aspects of franchising. START UP: Semester begins August 31. Women’s Small Business Program. $1295 with scholarships available. Info, 802-846-7338 or visit http:// www.mercyconnections.org. Learn valuable business skills as you write a bank-ready business plan.
Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome! BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES WITH FIRST STEP DANCE: Begin the first week of each month, four weeks, Tuesday evenings, St. Albans, Thursday evenings, Burlington. $50 per person. Info, email Kevin@FirstStepDance.com, call 802-5986757 or visit www.FirstStepDance.com. Are you interested in learning Ballroom dance? Beginning and intermediate classes are offered each month; the beginning classes are the same each month while the intermediate classes vary each month. We also offer beginning lessons before our monthly dances in both Burlington and St. Albans. No partner required for classes or dances, so come alone, or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! BELLY DANCE WITH MYSTIQUE! Thursdays, ongoing, no class August 10. 6-7:30 p.m. Shelburne Athletic Club. $12 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Info, 802-989-1047 or email mystiquebellydance@yahoo.com. Celebrate yourself and learn the art of belly dance — no matter what your age, fitness level, or body type. It’s a total workout for your body, mind, and soul!
camps FLYNNARTS SUMMER CAMPS!: Acting, history, and comedy collide in Wild & Wacky History, ages 11-14, at the Shelburne Museum. For more information email flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, call 802-652-4548 ext. 4 or visit www.flynncenter.org. There is only one space left in this hilarious adventure, where campers improvise their way back in time to 1849 when California’s gold was the fever of the day.
climbing INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING: Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $100, includes equipment. Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School. Info, www. petracliffs.com or call 802-657-3872. Experience the basics of rock climbing in a no-pressure and fun-filled atmosphere. Learn climbing knots, belay and climbing technique. We provide expert instruction and guidance. ROCK CLIMBING TECHNIQUE: Sunday, August 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $100, includes equipment. Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School. Info, www. petracliffs.com or call 802-657-3872. Rock climbing takes more than a buff upper body! It requires balance, flexibility and gracefulness. Learn in a day what could take a whole season to learn by trial and error.
dance AFRICAN DANCE WITH SORIBA SIMBO CAMARA, TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM GUINEA, WEST AFRICA: Weekly classes, Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Fridays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Williston Sports and Fitness Edge. $12 per class or $60 for six classes. Info, 802-540-0035. All levels welcome to both classes, emphasis on beginner instruction on Fridays. Dance to live drumming, have fun and smile while sweating! Join Simbo in experiencing fun, high-energy dances from Guinea. Simbo recently relocated to Burlington from Conakry, Guinea, where he was a member of the acclaimed Les Ballets Africains. He has extensive teaching experience and wants to share his culture with you! AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM CUBA AND HAITI: Weekly classes: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info, 9853665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Dance class led by Carla Kevorkian. Live drumming led by Stuart
DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: Nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Mondays, Wednesdays (walkin on Wednesdays only at 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (children’s lessons, Pre-registration required). Argentinean Tango every Friday, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. Practice sessions Sundays, 4-6 p.m., open to the public, walk-ins welcome. Social dancing with DJ Raul, once a month, call for date. Monthly membership, $40 or $65, $12 for individual classes, $5 for socials. 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info, contact Victoria, 598-1077 or info@ salsalina.com. No dance experience or partner necessary, just the desire to have fun! You can drop in at any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! DANCERS TAKE NOTE: Ages 17-adult, Tuesday and Thursday, August 8 and 10, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Chase Dance Studio at the Flynn Center. $40. Info, email flynnarts@ flynncenter.org, call 802-652-4548, ext. 4 or visit www.flynncenter.org. The Flynn Center is thrilled to offer this special workshop: Skinner Releasing Technique uses guided poetic imagery and music to trigger spontaneous movement, releasing tension and habitual holding patterns. The gentle and relaxing dance technique reveals your natural grace and reflects the core Skinner philosophy that we are all born dancers. Dancers in this workshop may request free personal use of Flynn studios in August! INTRODUCTION TO TAP DANCE: Monday, September 11 – December 11, 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. CCV, Burlington. Register now! Info, 802-865-4422 or visit www. ccv.edu. An introduction to tap dance techniques, aesthetics and theory. Three credits. Instructor: Karen Amirault. Also, Introduction to Jazz Dance with Karen on Monday, Sept. 11 – Dec. 11, 3 – 6 p.m. New! Salsa Fusion Dance Classes at the Burlington Latino Festival: Friday, August 11, 6:30-8 p.m. New site, UVM Dance Studio, Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington. $12. All funds benefit UVM’s Swing and Salsa Society (SASS). Info, 355-8955. Hot Cuban Salsa meets Hip-Hop styling. High energy, fun! Learn the newest moves. Individual attention, no partner necessary. Taught by David Larson, UVM’s SASS Director.
SWING DANCE LESSONS: Six weeks, two nights, two levels. Tuesdays, August 29 - October 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Swing 1 / Lindy Hop Basics, no experience required; includes free Vermont Swings practice session immediately following. Wednesdays, August 30 - October 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Swing 2C/Mostly Swing Outs: Learn a variety of Swing Outs. Level 2: must have mastered Swing 1 – or by permission. Wednesdays, September 20 - October 4, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Shim Sham! & Jitterbug Stroll. All levels welcome. Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. $50 for six-week series, $40 for students and seniors. Special price for Shim Sham class: $30. Info, 860-7501 or www. lindyvermont.com. No partner needed for any class! We focus on having fun and learning technique that will allow you to dance with anyone, anywhere. (Please bring clean, non-marking shoes.)
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DESIGN, CARPENTRY, WOODWORKING AND ARCHITECTURAL CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL, WARREN: Architectural Model Making, August 4-6. $275. Three-dimensional model making is one of the best ways to convey design ideas in addition to being a rewarding hobby. Earth Structures, August 6-11. $725. Learn about building with natural, renewable resources. EcoCommunity Planning, August 13-18. $725. This course provides a broad overview of planning, zoning, ecological, social and construction issues of community design. Decks 101, August 19-20. $275. This hands-on building course will cover the design, layout, materials, footings, fasteners and finishes for outdoor decks. Energy and Resource Efficiency, August 26-27. $275. Gain an understanding of a variety of energy-efficient design details and their effects on your living environment. Build a Rustic Trellis/Armchair, August 26 and 27, $100/$200 or $275 for both courses. All materials are included. Info, call 802-496-5545, or visit www.yestermorrow.org. Scholarships are available. All Yestermorrow courses are small, intensive and hands-on. Celebrating our 26th year! Just 45 minutes from Burlington.
drumming BURLINGTON SUMMER TAIKO CLASSES: Kids’ Beginning Class, Tuesdays, 4:305:20 p.m. Five-week session begins June 20. $40. Kids’ Advanced Beginners Class, Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m. Six-week session begins June 19. $47. Adult Beginning Class, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Fiveweek session begins June 20. $45. Adult Advanced Beginners Class, Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. Six-week session begins June 19. $53. All classes at Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Walkin price, $10 per class. Info, 658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko.org or visit www.burlingtontaiko.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Gift certificates available. SUMMER HAND DRUMMING CLASSES: Beginners Conga class, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Three-week session begins July 12. $30. Walk-in price $12. Beginners Djembe Class, Wednesdays, 7-8:50 p.m. Three-week session begins July 12. $30. Walk-in price: $12. Classes
empowerment AVATAR: CREATE WHAT YOU PREFER! Free introductory sessions, Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 4:30-7 p.m. Free introductory sessions. Info, call Jen at 802-233-8829 or visit www.avatarepc. com. Avatar is a powerful self-development course that explores the relationships between your beliefs and experiences and that teaches the art of living deliberately. Through a series of simple, experiential exercises you learn how to create what you prefer and how to live from a more expansive, compassionate and aware place.
INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING: Thursday, September 6 – December 14, 3 – 6 p.m. CCV, Burlington. Register now! Info, 802-865-4422 or visit www.ccv. edu. Hands-on introduction to filmmaking focusing on technical and narrative structure. Students produce short individual and group projects. 3 credits. Instructor: Darren Sullivan.
fine arts PASTEL PAINTING AT SHELBURNE ART CENTER: Color, Space Imagery and Detail, Saturday and Sunday, August 19–20, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., $165 members, $185 nonmembers, materials included. Info, 802-985-3648 or visit www.shelburneart center.org. This two-day workshop will explore the expressive qualities of color and ways to break away from using solely “local” colors. All levels are welcome. PORTRAIT DRAWING: Thursday and Friday, August 24–25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Members $75, nonmembers $84, materials included. Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648 or visit www.shelburneartcenter.org. This course will provide an intensive introduction to the techniques and concepts of portrait drawing. We will work from the standpoint of direct observation, but with an intuitive drive. The primary focus will be on perceiving the portrait as more than just facial features, but as a sum of personality, essence, form and attitude. Students will work with charcoal, pencil, chalk, ink/brush/ crowquill and graphite.
herbs ORIENTAL HERBAL MEDICINE PROGRAM: Begins September 2006, one weekend a month, 150-hour program. Elements of Healing, 62 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Info, visit www.elementsofhealing. net or 802-288-8160. This class will give students a strong foundation in the use of Chinese and Japanese herbs to treat numerous disharmonies. Students will learn the fundamentals of Oriental theory and diagnosis incorporating yin yang, 5 element, 8 principle, and Oriental internal medicine theory. This class will be appropriate for all body-workers and health-care providers, as well as those seeking to begin studies in alternative therapies. VSAC grants are available to those who qualify.
martial arts AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, August 1, 5:30 p.m. Please watch a class before enrolling. Adult classes meet Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:35-7:35 p.m., and Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Sundays, 10-11 a.m. There are no children’s classes during the month of August, they will resume on Saturday, September 2, 9:30 a.m. Muso Shinden Ryu laido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Thursdays, 7:45-9 p.m. Zazen (Zen meditation), Tuesdays, 8-8:45 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info, 802-951-8900 or www.aikidovt. org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch Aikido classes. Gift certificates available. We now have a children’s play space for training parents. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th degree black belt and Burlington’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor.
BOA TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, SNAKE STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: For an appointment to view a class, Saturday, 11 a.m., Wednesday, 7 p.m., call 802864-7902 or visit www.iptaichi.org. 100 Church Street, Burlington. The snake style is the original martial version of Yang Tai Chi and was taught only to family and disciples for five generations. The Snake Style develops flexibility of the spine, hips, and rib cartilage and stretches and strengthens the internal muscles of the hips, abdomen, thoracic ribs and deep layers of the back. The snake style uses core muscles to move from posture to posture in a rhythmic and seamless pattern, generating powerful ‘jin’ energy for martial skill and power. The snake style uses suppleness and subtlety to overcome brute force. Robust health, deep relaxation, emotional harmony, ‘touch’ sensitivity and intuitive power are the rewards of studying this masterful martial art. MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CENTER: Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Colchester. Free introductory class. Info, 893-8893. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. One minute off I-89 at Exit 17. MOY YAT KUNG FU: For info on classes in Burlington, call 324-7702 or visit www.kungfuvt.com. The Ving Tsun style was founded by a Buddhist nun and made famous by Bruce Lee. Ving Tsun, pronounced wing chun, is based in relaxation but is best known for being a highly effective system of self-defense. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. The “Punch Line” Boxing Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. First class free. Info, 660-4072 or visit www.bjjusa.com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial arts system based on leverage (provides a greater advantage and effect on a much larger opponent) and technique (fundamentals of dominant body position to use the technique to overcome size and strength). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes (all levels), Boxing and NHB programs
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massage ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY PRACTITIONER TRAINING PROGRAM: Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage. September 16, 2006 - July 10, 2007, Mondays, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday evenings plus one weekend per month. 205 Dorset Street, South Burlington. Info, call 658-7715, www.touchstonehealingarts.com. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage offers a 400-hour program in Asian Bodywork Therapy. This course provides students with a solid foundation in Traditional Oriental medicine theory, and two forms of Oriental massage, Amma massage and Shiatsu massage. A Western body science class is also part of the program, although students with prior instruction in Anatomy and Physiology may not need to participate in this 100hour portion of the training. Other aspects of the class include the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meridian system, Yin Yang theory, 5-element theory, 8 principles of diagnosis, the internal and external causes of disease, Oriental pattern differentiation, diagnostic methods of finding disharmony (pulse, abdominal and tongue diagnosis), business practices and personal and professional development. SWEDISH MASSAGE PRACTITIONER TRAINING PROGRAM: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, September 12, 2006 - June 7, 2007, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage. Info, call 802-658-7715 or visit www.touchstonehealingarts.com. Touchstone Healing Arts offers a 650 contact hour program in Therapeutic Massage. This course provides students with a solid foundation in therapeutic massage, anatomy and physiology, clinical practice, professional development and communication skills.
music BURLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR: Wednesday, September 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 6, 7 - 8:30 p.m. CCV, Burlington. Register now! Semester dues $45. Info, 802865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu. Explore a variety of music including spirituals, traditional and contemporary folk songs, and classical melodies. No auditions required; beginners and â&#x20AC;&#x153;shower singersâ&#x20AC;? welcome! Can also be taken for one credit. Directed by Amity Baker.
MUSIC CLASSES AT CCV!: Most classes start the first week of September. CCV, Burlington. Register now! Info, 802865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu. Classes include Music Fundamentals, Music Theory I, Piano I, Guitar I, Introduction to Vocal Performance, Introduction to Technology in Music, Introduction to World Music, Blues, Rock and Reggae Ensemble and History of Rock & Roll. Music classes cover a variety of musical styles including jazz, rock, pop, traditional and world music. PIANO AND VIOLIN LESSONS: Flexible schedule beginning in August. Milton Grove Academy of Music, Milton. $40/hr. Info: For piano lessons, contact Joseph Pepper, 913-205-1980, joepianono@ yahoo.com. For violin lessons, contact Mark Woodyatt, 570-212-1085, mark_woodyatt@hotmail.com. New to the area, conservatory-trained pianist and violinist duo available for hourly lessons; eventually interested in forming an academy environment, including master classes open to the public, chamber music, theory and composition training, and performance opportunities. For more information concerning our Milton, VT studio or resume, contact Joe or Mark. THE SWINGINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; VERMONT BIG BANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUMMER JAZZ CAMP: August 14-18, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Elley-Long Music Center in Fort Ethan Allen. $180. Info, 802-899-1869 or visit http://www. homestead.com/svtbb. The Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vermont Big Band is presenting middle and high school-aged students the opportunity to study the art of the jazz ensemble alongside its members. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class concludes with a concert for family and friends. Open to all middle and high-school age vocal and instrumental students.
performing arts FLYNNARTS FALL CLASSES: The fall brochure is available this week. Reserve your space as many classes fill fast! Info, email flynnarts@flynncenter.org or call 802-652-4548, ext. 4, or visit www. flynncenter.org. Acting,Improvisation, Scene Study, Standup Comedy, and Creative Drama! Voice & Guitar Lessons, Jazz Improvisation, and Laptop Music Composition! Ballet, Jazz, Modern, HipHop, Dance for Fitness, Choreography, Creative Movement, and much, much more! These are just some of the performing arts classes and workshops available to the Burlington and wider community through the FlynnArts program this fall. Children, teens, and adults of all skill levels can pursue or develop a passion in our studios and performance spaces.
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THEATER/ACTING: Acting I and II. CCV, Burlington. Register now! Info, 802865-4422 or visit www.ccv.edu. Acting I: Tuesday, September 5 – December 12, 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. An introduction to the craft of acting. Includes work in improvisation, monologues and dramatic scenes. 3 credits. Acting II: Thursday, September 7 – December 14, 6:15–9:15 p.m. Take your acting skills to the next level! Students work on vocal training, character and script analysis, audition and rehearsal techniques and more. 3 credits.
ANATOMY AND YOGASANA: September 16 and 17, Waitsfield. $200. Info, 802272-4243, email info@yogamudra.com or visit www.yogamudra.com. Study relevant anatomical terms and landmarks for major bones, joints and muscles in yoga asana. Understand fundamental anatomical corrections. Leigh Milne RMT, RYT, PFT is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor, BC registered massage therapist, faculty member WCCMT BC and Maui School of Therapeutic Massage. Leigh has traveled twice to India to study yoga with the Iyengar family. BRISTOL YOGA: Daily Astanga Yoga classes for all levels. Special workshops and classes for beginners, intermediate, series and meditation. Private individual and group classes available by appointment. Old High School, Bristol. $12 dropin, $100 for ten classes, or $100 monthly pass. Info, 482-5547 or www.bristolyoga. com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul. BURLINGTON YOGA: Beginner, Flow (Vinyasa), Iyengar, Kripalu, Prenatal, Postnatal and Restorative. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. $12/hour, $14 for 90 minutes. $120 for 10-class card, $135 for monthly unlimited membership. Info, 658-9642 (yoga) or info@burlingtonyoga.com. Burlington Yoga provides a focused, supportive atmosphere for yoga students at all levels to develop and nourish their practice. Daily ongoing classes. Drop-ins welcome! Om shanti. JOHNSON YOGA STUDIO: New summer schedule. $10 per class. Johnson Yoga Studio, 36 Street, Johnson. Info, 802-635-2733 or visit http://vermontstudiocenter.org/yoga.html. Johnson Yoga Studio offers Vinyasa classes with Catherine Gellis, Iyengar Yoga Levels 1 and 2/3 with Leigh Milne, the only certified Iyengar teacher in Vermont, Gentle Yoga and Kripalu with Pat Brower, Sivananda with Jenny Berschling and Hatha with Suzanne Tremblay. YOGA VERMONT: Daily classes, open to all levels. Astanga, Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Kripalu, Restorative, Prenatal, Kids and Senior Classes. Register for our six-week Introduction to Astanga Yoga, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m., August 8 - September 12, six-week Toddler 1&2 Monday mornings, September 11 - October 16, Kids Yoga, Wednesday, September 13 - October 18. Monthly Sunday restorative sessions, August 27 and September 24. YVT 200hour instructor training begins July 22. Chace Mill, Burlington. $13 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Month pass $120. Info, 660-9718 or visit www.yogavermont. com. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors in three beautiful, spacious studios on the Winooski River. Classes seven days a week. >
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spirituality INTRODUCTION TO SOUL COLLAGE: Evening workshop, August 9, 5-9 p.m. Davis Studio, Burlington. $45. Info, call Joan, 802-893-6636 or email joankdk@ verizon.net. Discover your deeper self through the creation of collages. Bring your imagination and intuition as you tap into your inner wisdom. No artistic skills required. Facilitated by Joan Palmer. SPIRITUALITY, COMUNICATION AND ACTION: Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 152 Pearl St., Burlington (side entrance). Suggested donation, $15-25. For info, please contact after August 7, 413-320-1920, www.zpf-members.org/zp/circles/index. htm. The Zen Peacemaker Circle, founded by Roshi Bernie Glassman, offers this workshop applicable to peacebuilding within any group or organization. Instruction in meditation, council (authentic communication skills), and moving into action. It will prepare participants to start their own local ZPCircle if they wish to (optional).
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women STEP UP TO LAW ENFORCEMENT: Nine-week job training program begins September. Recruiting now. Free to qualified applicants. Info, Vermont Works for Women, (formerly Northern New England Tradeswomen), 1-800-639-1472, 1-802878-0004 ext. 108, or email KMullins@ nnetw.org.
wood BEDROCKS TO BOWLS: Friday–Sunday, September 8–10, Friday 7–8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $250 includes materials and 2 lunches. Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648 or visit www.shelburneartcenter.org. Join Shelburne Farms and the Shelburne Art Center to harvest local clay and wood and transform it into bowls. A public presentation on Friday evening at the Art Center will explore the forces that have shaped the region’s geology; you’ll learn how to predict and interpret soil composition and understand the natural communities it supports. Workshops require no previous experience. BOWL TURNING: Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Members $200, nonmembers $225, materials $30. Info, 985-3648 or visit www. shelburneartcenter.org. Here’s a chance to learn how to turn a bowl from green material or refine skills you may already have. The workshop requires no previous experience and because it is limited to no more than four participants there will be plenty of individualized attention. THE COMMUNITY WOODWORKERS SHOP: Introduction to Basic Woodworking, August 10, September 6, 6-9 p.m. Individual Woodworking Seminar, call for times. Basic Woodworking II, August 1, 6-9 p.m. Bowl Turning, July 25, 6-9 p.m. Furniture Making and Design, August 7. Finishing Techniques, July 22 and 30, 6-9 p.m. 382 Hercules Drive, Colchester. Info, 802-655-4201 or visit http://mysite.verizon.net/stevensturgis/cwss. WOOD WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES AT SHELBURNE ART CENTER: Demilune Table Workshop, Monday–Saturday, August 21–26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members $540, nonmembers $600, materials $85. Info, 985-3648 or www.shelburneartcenter.org. Of all the many table shapes, the demilune or half-elliptical design is one of the most elegant and appealing. During this six-day class we’ll build a petite and very classy design, just as comfortable in an entrance hall or beside a bed that requires many useful building techniques and is rich with decorative possibilities.
writing WOMEN WRITERS GROUP: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Burlington. Free. Info, 802-862-4085. Women writers group seeking new members. Serious writers wanted. All genres.
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Jotul wood stove Small, box wood stove. Dark green in color. Takes 16” logs. Works great. $175. Richmond, 434-7357. New Generator Yamaha EF2400 generator. 30 mins. run on it. Bought for $800, looking for $700/OBO. Under warranty. New condition. Call for more info. 802-846-7515.
Antiques/ Collectibles 1964 Chevy Biscayne Great condition, 3-speed. $5000/OBO. Call 802-233-2467. Bed frames 2 mahogany fancy full/queen frames; 1 spindle twin frame. Contact: 482-6632 or email: quarkvt@yahoo.com. Bouncing 40 Horse Hedstrom Moonlight? 1960s collector’s item or great toy for kids, $85 OBO. Contact: 482-6632 or email: quarkvt@yahoo.com Stunning Vanity Beautiful tiger maple. Framed bat-wing mirrors, 6 dove-tailed drawers, routed scalloped shelf. Original finish, brass hardware. VG condition. 50”Wx70Hx19”D (Base is 31”H0). Relocating. $200/OBO. 802-238-5718.
Appliances/ Tools/Parts 03 Kia Sedona Van Equipped w/handicap accommodation, keyless entry and auto hatch opener. Excellent condition. 15K. $14,900 Please call 802-482-6632 or email quarkvt@yahoo.com. 4 Winter Force Tires 4 winter force aggressive tread, studded, like new, P19575R14. $150. 4 Goodyear regattas, good tread, P21570R15, $150. Honda Harmony mower, $125. Call for info, 802-482-2761. Bernina Serger 3/4 thread, runs great, free w/purchase of fabric, various types/mostly floral prints Contact: 482-6632 or email: quarkvt@yahoo.com BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN T/A. 235/70R 16. 35 K, lots of tread left. Great SUV tires. $100/OBO (were $600 + new). 802-8720313, evenings. G.E. Electric Cooktop Almondcolored. Spotless, like new. $85. 802-899-2305. Hot Water Heater Reliance Electric 501, used 2 years, 56G. $100. 802-264-4878. Jacuzzi Echo Z110 Hot tub This 220-gallon, 100 volt, 4-person tub suffered a pipe freeze last winter. Relaxing soaks can be yours for just $250 (plus repair costs). jay@mountainlandings.com.
Proctor-Silex Toaster Oven Comes w/accessories for grilling/ toasting/baking. $6. 802-3558773. table and lighting, tools Solid Oak farm-style table and chairs, $300. Vintage Fruit glass chandelier, 180. New Italian tole rose chandelier, $400. Grizzly Jointer on casters, 125. Rock cutter, $100. Utility table, $50. 802-482-3305, thespaceplace@aol.com. The Garden Ranger Brand new. This Compact and mobile accessory keeps your tools organized and rolls right to the work site. $35. Call 802-583-4391 or write to Jay@MountainLandings.com. Two car seAts Genuine lambskin. Silver gray. $25. 951-2543. Washer and Dryer Whirlpool washer and gas dryer, xlarge capacity. 8 yrs old. $100 for both. 802-860-3977. White pop-up toaster 2-slice. $6. 802-355-8773.
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DANCERS WANTED to perform at bachelor parties, birthdays and private parties. Work available. Make full-time money with parttime hours. No experience necessary. 802-363-0229.
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Furniture 6-Piece Bedroom Set Butternut (white walnut). 9-drawer dresser w/twin mirrors, 4-drawer chest of drawers, two night stands. Headboard w/queen or full-bed option. $699. Excellent condition. 802-899-2305. Amby Baby Motion Bed Very ently used “motion bed” for babies, complete w/travel bag & extra sheet. More info at ambybaby. com. $200. 802-425-5290 (before 8 pm). Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper: also converts to changing table or play yard, great for travel, $60. Combi stroller, $25. White metal toddler bed frame, $20. All nice shape. Call 802-877-2148. BEST STUFF, CHECK IT OUT For sale: Panasonic 5-disk changer stereo, $40. 19-inch TV, $50. Moon chair, $15. Awesome television stand, $40. 203-240-4689. Cheval Mirror, Oak Finish New and in box. 20 x 15 1/4 x 56. $25/OBO. 338-9225, evenings.
Johnny Azer Eclectic 17-track CD. Avail. at Pure Pop Records. See Johnny’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show at www.MySpace. com/JohnnyAzer. Great review in 6/14 issue of Seven Days.
Computer Table/Desk Chair Computer table on casters accommodates all your equipment in a small space ($30/OBO). Camouflage desk chair ($10/0B0). Buy together or separately. Call Becky at 802-999-6284.
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CONFIDENTIAL LAB TESTING ONLINE All Medical Lab Tests Available! Same day testing. Accurate tests without the hassle. Quick, efficient & professional! http:// www.labsmd.com (AAN CAN0 Danu Therapeutic Massage Time for a summer break away from it all! Relaxing or therapeutic massage, Reiki, craniosacral therapy customized for your needs. Chair massage. Vicky, NCTMB, 802-999-0610. http://danu. abmp.com. Family Nurse Practitioner available for employment in the greater Burlington area. Email for curriculum vitae. vermontfnp@ gmail.com. I am Pete Bellini â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Universal Manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; connected to everyone by the universal energy that flows through all of us. I offer a healing and soothing blend of Swedish massage, Acupressure and Reiki, conveniently at your location. $50/hour or $65/1.5 hours. 802-371-8589.
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Joy of being Healing Arts Intuitive, integrated bodywork. Energy work, circuity alignment, Swedish, Thai, Reflexology, prenatal massage, Reiki, LaStone Therapy, deep tissue. Twelve years of experience. Gift certificates and brochure available. Nancy Bretschneider, LMT, 363-5282/434-4447.
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Home/Garden Adult spiritual studies student has openings for general house cleaning. Honest and reliable. Call Nancy, 802-372-5930. Cleaning and Errand Srvce I can clean your house and run errands for you so you have more precious free time! Please call for rates and availability. 802-318-7407. Free Housesitting Offered Two recent graduates looking to housesit in Burlington area after August 15th. Will take care of your house, garden, and pets. Please call 802-318-3440. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Handyman Service. 20 years experience. Fences, outbuildings, additions, remodeling, bathrooms, kitchens, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, wiring, renewable energy systems. Fully insured. Extensive references. 518-425-0094. Lake Champlain Painting Co Commercial and residential work. Interior and exterior painting projects. Brush and spray applications. Pressure washing. Free quotes. Free gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Affordable rates. Senior citizens discount. Omer Alicic, 802-658-9275. PPL Cleaning Service Commercial and residential. Dependable and flexible. Call for free estimate. 802-324-6206. Valley Cleaning Services Specializing in office and commercial building cleaning, general office cleaning, floor and carpet care. Satisfaction guaranteed, fully insured, references. 802-350-5107.
Moving/Hauling Junk Removal Light moving. Buy and sell household furnishings. Brian Lowell, 802-899-3583.
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Tires for sale 2 tires, less than 1 season. 205/55/r16. Not mounted. $100 for the pair. 999-8303. Toyota Camry Wagon 94 in great condition. Serviced consistently, never given any troubles. Great gas milage W/lots of life left. Green, V6, power everything. $2000 401-258-2841 $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS, Cars from $500! Tax Repos, US Marshal and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Toyotas, Hondas, Chevys, more! For listings call 1-800-298-4150 ext.C107. (AAN CAN) 01 AUDI A4 2.8 V6 QUATTRO Silver, AWD, black leather interior, 5-speed. A/C, alloy wheels, AM/ FM, cass, CD, PDL, PW, sun roof. Good condition. 62 K. $12,750/ OBO. 802-479-8960. 03 Kia Sedona Van Equipped w/ handicap accommodation, keyless entry and auto hatch opener. Excellent condition. 15K. $14,900. Please call 802-482-6632 or email quarkvt@yahoo.com. 1964 Chevy Biscayne Great condition, 3-speed manual, mild custom. $5000/OBO. A must see. Call 233-2467. 1967 Mercedes 250 S With 280 motor. Runs and drives great. Left front hit, parts available. $500 firm. Call 635-6121. 1987 Red Toyota 4-Runner 130 K, auto, sun roof, instrument package, brush bar, etc. Runs great. Very little rust. Needs brake lines. First $950/OBO. Cash tows it home. Charlotte. 802-3638668, Price1995@aol.com. 1994 buick roadmaster 5.7 V8, runs strong, body good, needs little. 160 K. $ 400/OBO. Leave message. 893-0469. 1995 Ford Explorer New tires, body in good condition, bad motor w/used engine supplied. $600. Call 635-6121. 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE One owner, 179,000 miles. Good condition. Needs tires. $2750/OBO. Call 951-1166. 1995 Merc Villager Minivan 7-passenger. 95 K, only 75 K on engine. Two sets of tires. Clean, good, reliable transportation. $2200. 655-3667 after 5 p.m. 1996 Ford Explorer XLT dark green, 173 K, leather, loaded, new tires, good condition. $900. Call Mark, 802-229-2201. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 140 K, good shape, roof rack, tow package, AM/FM CD, tan color. $3800. 802-253-4733. 1997 BMW 318i 109K, 5 spd., auto everything, power sunroof. CD player, leather, brand new Pirelli tires. $5600/OBO. Call Angela, 310-6719. 1997 Honda Civic 4-door sedan DX. 110 K. 5-speed manual Great running condition. 802-338-0205. 1999 SAAB 9-3 Viggen 85K Rare 1999 blue viggen. Blue/ black leather interior, all options, 240hp, 280tq. Everything works, beautiful car with a few flaws (it is 6 years old!) Very fast. 802877-9191, or mikethesubaruguy@ cs.com.
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Bicycles Jamis Ranger Mountain Bike Almost new, front-end suspension, 19â&#x20AC;? menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Red. Bought in 2005, used a few times. $250, will consider offers. See by appt. 6520830 or dispdmg@yahoo.com.
2 Goodyear Tires UltraGrip HP M+S P205/60R15 90S tires. Great tread! Used one season on a Volvo. Like new. $20 for the pair. 802-264-4851. 2000 C230 Mercedes Bordeau with tan interior, sunroof, Kompressor engine. Excellent condition. $10,000. 373-3105
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condition, many extras. 238-6762. Ford Taurus Wagon 160K, AC, good condition, CD, leather seats, loaded. $2500 or B/O Dan 4823104 silverslide@adelphia.net JEEP CHEROKEE PIONEER 4X4 1986 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer, 49 K original miles. 2.8L, V6, auto, AC, new CD player. No rust. Mint. Asking $3600. 482-2749.
« On the road 2000 Ford Ranger 4X4, extended cab, auto, AC, CD, CC. Great condition. 124 K, mostly highway. $6400. Call Ben Clark 802-2792681 or email clarkbb1144@yahoo.com. 2001 Chevy Malibu Looks, runs, and drives great, oil change every 3000 miles, new brakes and winter tires, 90 K. $5000/OBO. 802-309-0651. 2001 Outback Station Wagon 80K highway miles, new tires, CD, extended warranty available. Must sell! $9000/OBO. 893-7252. 2001 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2-door sport, dark gray w/black leather. Second owner. 75 K. 5-speed, 6disc CD, OnStar, heated seats, power sun roof. Thule roof rack. Adult owned. Meticulous maintenance. Mobil 1 oil, needs nothing. Very clean. Must see and drive. $6700/OBO. 802-999-2474. 2001 Volkswagen Passat Southern car, 116K, 5 spd., dark blue, beige leather, sunroof, power everything, warranty through December. $8500/OBO. Call 802-373-8904. 2002 Honda Accord EX Sedan White, 2002, Accord EX with tan leather. Fully loaded with power windows/locks/moonroof/front and side airbags, 6-disc CD changer. One owner vehicle. 68K miles. Asking $12,500. 238-8630. 2003 Jeep Wrangler X 6 cylinder, 5 speed, hard and soft tops, 31” tires, remainder of 7/70 Powertrain warranty. Only 28,500 miles. $16,500/best. 872-7140. 2003 Land Rover Discovery Premium sound system, brush guards, power everything, java black, dual sunroof. Mint condition. $10,900/OBO. 373-3105. 2003 VW Passat GLS Wagon Excellent condition. 2WD 1.8T. Auto, leather, sunroof. 802-355-7590. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 22,500 miles, V6, 4WD w/alloy wheels, tinted windows, air bags, cold AC, roof rack. 703-966-2402. 67 Ford Mustang Road ready, lots of new parts, inline 6 engine, 120K, California car. Runs great, fun car. $8000/OBO. Call Josh, 338-6183. 94 Ford F-150 from Arizona XLT in perfect shape. Some engine trouble, possible easy fix. Leaving town. Make me an offer. Beautiful truck. 401-258-2841. Awesome 1990 Volvo This car is in excellent condition. Black, auto, sedan, dependable. AC and cruise-control. 142 K. $2100/OBO. Great deal. Call 802-635-2182 for more info. Must see. bmw, 325 xi, 2001: AWD, sport wagon, all premium (w/auto). Tenacious grip, optimum traction, 37,300 miles. $23,500 incl. 4 “new” winter. 802-863-4366. Clean title, carfaxed. Estate sale! Must sell! Ford Ranger XLT Ext 2004 39K, V6, auto, 4WD, AM/FM/XM/CD, remote starter, tonneau cover, great
JEEP WRANGLER 2003 Wrangler X Sport, Auto, 38K mi., new Firestone tires, 8 yr. PT warranty. 373-0113. Leave a msg. $14,450. MAZDA MIATA MX5 SE 2000 Special Edition, 6-speed, convertible, mahogony-mica, beige leather, power, nardi-wood, A/C, alloy wheels, luggage rack, one-owner, non-smoker, clean, 80 K highway miles. $10,900. 802-660-2099. Saab 9000 Turbo 1991 5-speed turbo, 138,000 miles, red w/black leather, lovingly maintained. Faster than all get out! Studded snow tires. CD player. Must sell. $2800/OBO 425-4141. Saab 900S 1992 132 K, auto, sun roof, power windows, heated leather seats. 16 valve classic Saab. Grey, 2-door, good condition throughout. $1900. 802-864-2890. Scion xB Snow Tires Four Nokian Hakkapeliitta snow tires, size 185/65R 15 88T. Very good condition; only used for two seasons on a Scion xB. $120/OBO. Call 802-999-6621. Subaru 2003, WRX, yellow, auto., power everything, 6-CD changer, AWD, 31K miles. $11,700. 878-9177. Subaru Forester L AWD 1999, 90 K, white exterior, 4-door. $8000. 598-1013. Sweet ‘98 Jeep Wrangler Fantastic condition. Green top 1998 Jeep Wrangler. miles. New tires, 5-speed, AM/FM radio. 802-777-8444.
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TIRES! Three 235-75-R-15s! Firestone! Good shape! Call 324-3113. Volvo 240 1990 In excellent condition. No rust. New tires, air flow sensor, brakes. 143 K. Under book value $1950/OBO. 802-851-1206. VW JETTA GLS 1997 automatic, 107 K, sun roof, new CD player. $1900/OBO. Call 802-324-3944.
Motorcycles 2000 CR250 $2100 Pro Circuit Pipe/Silencer, VForce 2, IMS Suspension. Fast & fun! Adult-ridden & maintained. $2100/OBO. (802) 872-0313, evenings. 2002 Ducati ST-4 Red, 3800 miles, hard bags, very fast, very nice. $10,000. Call Dave, 985-8669. 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 Silver, 1600 miles. Cateye signals, clear alternatives integrator taillight, smoke windscreen, and warranty through 7/20/10! Great bike, fast! $6050. Call Lou at 802-310-8814. Honda CB900c 82’ Honda for sale $400. Not running, needs work. 31K miles, exhaust burnt through, no battery. Call Rich at 802-363-6579. Kawasaki Ninja EX500 minor cosmetic damage, only 2600 miles. $3800. Please call 802-999-2973. Ninja 500R, 2001 9300 miles, great shape. $2400. 802-233-9737.
4 legals CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The following traffic regulations are hereby enacted by the Public Works Commission as amendments to Appendix C, Motor Vehicles, and the City of Burlington’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 9. Fifteen-Minute Parking. (a) No person shall park a vehicle longer than fifteen (15) minutes, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Sundays and holidays excepted, in the following areas: (1) through (51) As Written (52) [In the parking space in front of 226 St. Paul Street.] Reserved. (53) through (126) As Written (b) No person shall park any vehicle, at any time, longer than 15 minutes at the following locations: (1) through (16) As Written (17) [Reserved.] In the space in front of 233 St. Paul Street. (18) through (28) As Written Administrative correction made on this 25th day of July 2006: Attest Norm Baldwin, P.E. Assistant Director-Technical Services Adopted 07/25/2006; Published 8/2/06; Effective 8/23/06 Material is [Brackets] delete. Material underlined add. PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Public Comment on the City of Burlington’s (City) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and Annual Goals for 2007 for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects. Pursuant to 49 CFR, Subpart C, Section 26.45 (g) (2), the City hereby publishes notice of its proposed DBE Program Goal of 3.2%. The DBE program, program goal and rationale are available for inspection during business hours at the office of the Department of Public Works 645 Pine Street Burlington, VT for 30 days following the publication of this notice. The Department of Public Works and the FTA will accept comments on the goals for 45 days from the date of this notice. Comments to the Department of Public Works should be sent to: Dan Bradley Transportation/Special Projects Planner City of Burlington Department of Public Works 645 Pine Street P.O. Box 849 Burlington, VT 05401-0849 (802) 865-5832 (802) 863-0046 [Fax] DBradley@.Ci.Burlington.VT.US [E-mail] Comments to the FTA should be sent to: Office of Civil Rights Federal Transit Administration US Department of Transportation 55 Broadway-Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02142
AHOY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Join our support group where the focus is on living, not on the disease. We are a team of dragon boaters. Learn all about this paddle sport and its healthgiving, life-affirming qualities. Any age. No athletic experience needed. Call Linda at 802-4344423 or email: dragonheartvermont@gmavt.net or go to: www. dragonheartvermont.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Big book text, Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous, Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Suvivors of Incest Anonymous, Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Al-Anon Family Group, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. “I Love Me”, an educational support group on self care for suvivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m. Call AWARE, 802-472-6463, 88 High Street, Hardwick. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 860-8382. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step of 12 and join a group in your area. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and Dementia support group. Held the last Tuesday of every month at Birchwood Terrace, Burlington. Info, contact Stefanie Catella, 863-6384. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS: Burlington, meets at Birchwood Terrace, 2nd & 4th Wed., at 1:30 p.m. Colchester, meets at FAHC, Fanny Allen Campus, 1st Thurs. of month at 3 and 7 p.m. Shelburne, meets at The Arbors, 2nd Tues. of month at 10 a.m. AL-ANON: Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the AWARE office, 88 High St., Hardwick. Info, 472-6463. AL-ANON: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8 p.m. First Congregational Church, N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 655-6512. Seven other locations also. Info, 860-8388. Do you have a friend or relative with an alcohol problem? Al-Anon can help. ALS (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) monthly support group: For patients, caregivers and loved ones who are living or have lived with ALS. Third Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Jim’s House, 1266 Creamery Rd., Williston. Info and directions, 802-862-8882 or vt@ alsanne.org. ARE YOU A CLOSET SINGER? Do you have a good voice (haven’t made the dogs howl) but are afraid of fainting in public while performing? Join a group to support, sing and perform in an intimate setting. 802-893-1819. ARE YOU UNABLE TO get out of debt? Do you spend more than you earn? Is it a problem for you? Get help at Debtor’s Anonymous. Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m. First United Methodist Church, North Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contact Valerie P. at 233-8808. AUTISM SUPPORT DAILY: Free support group for parents of children with autism. 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240, Williston. 1st Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call Lynn, 802-660-7240, or visit us at http://www.AutismSupportDaily.com for more info. AUTISM: Free support group for parents and caregivers of children with ASD. Montpelier, 2nd Sunday of the month, 3-5 p.m. at the Family Center. Call Jessica, 249-7961 for child care inquires. More info, www.aaware.org. BEREAVED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Enosburg Falls, 10 Market Place, Main St. Parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcomed. The hope is to begin a Compassionate Friends Chapter in the area. Info, please call Priscilla at 933-7749.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier daytime support group meets first and third Thursday of the month at the Unitarian Church “ramp entrance” from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call helpline at 1-877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION of Vermont: Daytime support group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Fanny Allen Hospital in Colchester, from 12-2 p.m. For more info, contact Polly Erickson at 847-6941. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Montpelier evening support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Vermont Protection and Advocacy, 141 Main St. suite 7 in conference room #2 from 6-8 p.m. Call our helpline at 1-877856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: St. Albans evening support group meets the second Monday of each month at Northwestern Medical Center, 133 Fairfield Street from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call our helpline at 1-877856-1772. BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF VERMONT: Bennington day support group meets the first Friday of the month at Second Congregational Church, Hillside Street from 1-2 p.m. Call helpline at 1877-856-1772. BRAIN INJURY: Open to people who sustained a brain injury, their caregivers and family. Expert speakers often scheduled. 1st Wed. of every month, 6-8 p.m. Fanny Allen Campus, Colchester. Call Barb Winters, 434-7244. BURLINGTON MEN’S GROUP: Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-3742. Area men are invited to join this weekly group for varied discussions and drumming. CHADD is a support organization for children and adults with AD/HD. Every second Wednesday of the month. Champlain College, Global Technology Building, Maple St., Room 217, Burlington, VT. CONCERNED UNITED BIRTHPARENTS: A group offering support if you have lost a child to adoption or are in reunion or have yet to begin your search. 802-8492244. THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EAST CHAPTER of the Compassionate Friends meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Christ Church Presbyterian, 400 Redstone Campus, UVM. Info, 482-5319. The meetings are for parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced the death of a child at any age from any cause. DEBTORS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with money and debt? We can help. Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m. First Methodist Church. Contact Valerie, 233-8808. DECLUTTER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Are you ready to make improvements but find it overwhelming? Maybe 2 or 3 of us can get together to help each simplify. 453-3612. DEPERSONALIZATION AND DEREALIZATION: If you suffer from either of these trance states, please call Todd, 864-4285. DEBTORS SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m. united Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington. Wednesdays 7-8 a.m. Turning Point Recovery, 61 Main St., Burlington. Info, call Brenda 893-7752. DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S disease support group for the caregivers: Barre, meets at Rowan Ct., 4th Wed. of month at 3 p.m. Montpelier, 338 River St., 2nd Wed. of month at 7 p.m.
DIABETES EDUCATION and Support Group of Chittenden County meets the third Thursday of every month at the Williston Federated Church, 6:30-8 p.m. We often have guest speakers. Info, 8472278. DIVORCED MEN’S GROUP: Meet one Saturday night each month in greater Burlington area to play cards, order pizza and shoot the breeze. Drop in as you please. Call 879-0231. DOES YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE HAVE AD/HD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)? Support group meets every other week in Burlington to share experiences, challenges, laughs, resources. Want more information? Write addpartner@yahoo. com. DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL violence: WomenSafe offers free, confidential support groups in Addison County for women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Info, 388-4205. DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EATING DISORDERS PARENTAL SUPPORT GROUP for parents of children with or at risk of anorexia or bulimia. Meetings 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday of each month at the Covenant Community Church, Rt. 15, Essex Center. We focus on being a resource and providing reference points for old and new ED parents. More information, call Peter at 802-899-2554. FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP: If someone in your family or one of your friends is in an abusive relationship, this new support group is designed especially for you. Info, call Women Helping Battered Women, 6581996. FAMILY/FRIENDS OF THOSE suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: second Monday of the month, 4-5 p.m. The Arbors. 985-8600. FATIGUE AND CHRONIC FATIGUE: Share your experiences and information, learn about effective protocols. John, 802-343-8161. FIBROMYALGIA: Do you experience it? Would you like to be part of a support group? Contact: tobias25vt@yahoo.com or call 864-2613 box 423 to leave message. GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: Fun support group for single women, discussions, weekly activities (cooking, dancing, rock climbing...), childcare solutions. A great alternative to dating! Email horizons4u@hotmail.com. HAIR PULLERS SUPPORT GROUP: The Vermont TTM Support Group is a new support group for adult pullers (18+) affected by trichotillomania (chronic hair pulling) as well as parents of pullers. This will be a supportive, safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Meets on the 4th Monday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl St., Burlington. Info, 4533688 or vermont_ttmoutreach@ yahoo.com. HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP: Second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30. Community Health Center, second floor, 617 Riverside Ave., Burlington 802-3558936 HEROIN 101: Educational and informational support group. Free. First Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. GMNC. 275 College St. Info, 860-3567.
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. HARD-OF-HEARING support group: I’m starting a support group for adults who have a hearing loss that affects the quality of their work/family/social life. Let’s share personal experiences and knowledge of hearing-aid technology. Marlene, 999-8005. “HELLENBACH” CANCER support: Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Middlebury. Call to verify meeting place. Info, 388-6107. People living with cancer and their caretakers convene for support. INTERESTED IN WRITING for children? Support and critique group meets monthly. Call Anne, 861-6000 or anne@booksbyme. us. LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, Transgender, Queer and Questioning: Support groups for survivors of partner violence, sexual violence and bias/hate crimes. Free and confidential. SafeSpace, 8630003 or 866-869-7341 (tollfree). MENTAL ILLNESSES: The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds support meetings for the families and friends of the mentally ill at Howard Center, corner of Flynn and Pine. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Park in Pine St. lot and walk down ramp. 862-6683 for info. MIXED GENDER COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Co-facilitated by supportive peers and mental-health professionals and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning adults age 23 and up. Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2?. METHADONE ANONYMOUS: A medication-assisted recovery support group. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. The Alano Club. Directions: Rt. 15 Fort Ethan Allen entrance, Barnes Ave., third right on to Hegeman Ave., #74 on left. All are welcome. MOOD DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP: Every Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. Pastor United Church. Info, contact Lorraine, 485-4934. NAKED IN VERMONT: The premier Nudist/Skinnydipper organization in Vermont offering information library, message board, chat room, yahoo group, and more. (ALL FREE) Visit www.nakedinvermont.com. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS is a group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to join. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Info, 8624516, or visit www.together. net/~cvana. Held in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester. For more information, call 8608388 or toll-free, 1-866-9725266. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: A group of recovering addicts who live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member. The only requirement is a desire to stop using. For meeting info, call 802-862-4516 or visit www. together.net/cvana. NONCUSTODIAL SUPPORT group for parents. Contact Bill Bagdon, 434-6495. NW VT GAY AND LESBIAN Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Group: 6-8 p.m. The third Thursday of each month, starting October 20 through May, 2006. Casey Family Services, 46 Main St., Winooski. OCD SUPPORT GROUP/THERAPY GROUP: Come share your experience, get support from those who have been there, learn about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how to reduce its symptoms. Therapist facilitated. Weekly meetings, 802-343-8114. OLDER WOMEN EXERCISING TOGETHER: For motivation to do what’s necessary. Call Anne, 8616000. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655. Overeaters get support in addressing their problem.
OVEREATERS ANON: 12-step recovery group. Is what you’re eating, eating you? Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. First Congregational Church, Rt. 15, Essex Jct. Contact 8632655 for more info. PARENTING GROUP: 6-week group for people parenting children of all ages now forming. Please call RiverValley Associates for more information. 651-7520. PARENTS TOGETHER support groups: Would you like to talk and share ideas with other parents about the joys and challenges of children? Support groups for all parents. Desireah, 796-3119. PARENTS TOGETHER: Support group will be meeting in Rutland on Monday evenings. Snacks and child care provided. All groups are free and confidential. Please call 1-800-CHILDREN for more information. PARKINSON’S DISEASE: meets 1st Tues. of each month at the Heineburg Sr. Ctr., Heineburg Ave., Burlington. Lunch is avail. by calling 863-3982 in advance. PROSTATE CANCER: The second Tuesday of the month, 5- 7p.m. Board Room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. Info, 800-6391888. This “man-to-man” support group deals with disease. 60+ SUPPORT GROUP: Ongoing weekly support group for men and women over the age of 60. Share your strengths and struggles with this particular stage of life. We have fun! Facilitated by Barbara L. Kester, Ph.D. 657-3668. SAVINGS SUPPORT GROUP for all low to moderate-income Vermonters who wish to have support around saving, budgeting, managing or investing money. Call Diane at 802-860-1417 x104 for information. SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION New England: Info, Blythe Leon2x2-BCLT080206-Burlington ard, 878-0732 or atblythel@aol. com. SENSORY SUPPORT GROUP SPEAKER SERIES: Wednesday,
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SURVIVED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: The Women’s Rape Crisis Center in conjunction with Family Connection Center offers a free, confidential, ten-week support group. Info, 802-864-0555. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN who have experienced intimate partner abuse, facilitated by Battered Women’s Services and Shelter of Washington County. Please call 1-877-543-9498 for more info. SUPPORT GROUP for Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses. A group for people who have left or are thinking about leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses, you’re not alone. Angela, 598-2469. SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS of children with sensory challenges. Every other Friday beginning May 5th, 7 to 9 p.m., in Williston. For information, call Laurie at 864-6007. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington, (1068 Williston Rd.), from 67:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Cory Gould, 2234111 or cgould1136@earthlink. net. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-VT. Survivors of Suicide (SOS): Have you experienced the impact of a loved one’s suicide? Please consider joining us. The Burlington support group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 152 Pearl St. 7/31/06 The 2:57 PM will Page Burlington. meeting be 1 in the Susan B. Anthony Room, which is on the second floor at the back end of the building.
VT PARENTS OF FOOD ALLERGY CHILDREN EMAIL SUPPORT TEAM: Info, contact MaryKay Hill, www.VTPFAC.com or call 802-373-0351. WEEKLY SMOKING CESSATION support group: Small groups. Caring atmosphere. Stop smoking in just 21 days using natural, proven, safe methods. No unhealthy drugs. Call 264-1924. WEEKLY WEIGHT-LOSS support group: Small groups. Caring atmosphere. Get great results using natural, proven, safe methods. No unhealthy dieting. Call 2641924. WEDNESDAYS CIRCLE: A Transpersonal support group, every Wed., 6 p.m., Innerharmony Community Wellness Center, Rt. 100N, Rochester, VT. 767-6092. A sharing circle focusing on personal growth, transformation, spirituality and healing, led by Jim Dodds. WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT group: UHC campus, 1 South Prospect St., Arnold 2 Resource Rm. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 56:30 p.m. Info, 847-4848. WOMEN CHANGING: A continuous educational support group for women who are interested in changing patterns in their lives. Wednesdays-ongoing. 12:302 p.m. Call Angie at AWARE in Hardwick, 472-6463. WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN offers free, confidential educational support groups for women who have fled, are fleeing or are still living in a world where intimate partner violence is present. WHBW offers a variety of groups to meet the diverse needs of women and children in this community. Info, 658-1996.
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8/02, David Tomlinson, Craniosacral Therapist. Wednesday, 9/20, Molly Fleming, Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist. For information, call Laurie at 864-6007. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-step recovery group. Do you have a problem with sex or relationships? We can help. Sunday meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. Men call Sandy, 863-5708. Women call Valerie, 802-233-8808. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS Anonymous: Sundays, 7 p.m. Free. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, VT 05402. Get help through this weekly 12-step program. SMART RECOVERY: Well-grounded researched approaches to changing addictive behaviors. Alternative to 12 Step Groups. Fridays, 5:30 p.m., 82 Winooski Ave., Burlington (above the City Market). Info, contact Bob, 4254058 or email carmody@madriver.com. SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Willing to kick the habit? This free, five-week program helps quitters to follow through. Community Health Center of Burlington, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6309. SKINNYDIPPERS UNITE! Visit Vermont Au Naturel. Join other naturists and like-minded people for support, discussions and more! www.vermontaunaturel. com.
This is not a therapy group; this is a support group. There is no fee.Please contact Cory Goud, M.A., Psychologist-Master, 802223-4111. THIRTEEN-WEEK SUPPORT GROUPS for women who are survivors of adult and or childhood sexual assault. Group will include a yoga component. Please contact Meg at 864-0555. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meeting, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski. Sundays, 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting. Info, call Fred or Bennye, 655-3317 or Patricia, 658-6904. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Meeting. Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, Montpelier. Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. For info call Linda at 4768345 or Denise at 223-257. TRANS SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP: First Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Looking for peer support among other transgendered folks? Need a safe space to relax and be yourself? Check out this group meeting at R.U.1.2? TRANS PARTNERS support group: Meet and talk w/other partners of transgendered/transsexual people. The second Friday of every month. R.U.1.2? Community Center, 6 p.m. 860-RU12.
Condo in a Country Setting 433 Bay Rd, #3, Colchester. 1140 SF., 2-bedroom condo w/partly finished basement. Deck & large yard along the bike path. 4-unit condo association. $167,900. 802-658-7400 ext. 17. Duplex Lot in Hinesburg Duplex lot with room to roam. Long valley views. Enjoy trout fishing on Hollow Brook, hiking and nature surround private 21 acre parcel. www.nancyjenkins.com, info@vt-homes.com. Essex Junction 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1928 sq. ft., charming neighborhood, walk to schools, Essex Town Center. $328,500. 13 Mansfield Ave. Sale by owner, no agents. Call 360-720-2019. Georgia Cape 4-bedroom cape on .75-acre corner lot, 17 acres common land. Sunny addition w/cathedral ceiling, wraparound deck. Attached garage. Paved driveway. Full basement. Woodstove. 3 mins. to Exit 18. 20 min. to Burlington. 114 Rounds Rd. 802-524-9112. loadspamhere@ yahoo.com. Neverland Farm Hinesburg Great change to locate a home business. 20x60 clear span building and 130x30 barn and apt. 12 acres country location. 20 mins. to Burlington. 802-862-9700 ext. 15. NORTHFIELD 2.5 beds 1.75 ba $182,000 - For Sale By Owner - Excellent alternative to pricey Burlington housing market. Call: 802-225-1326 or see it on the web at: http://dryfoos.notlong.com
South Burlington, City’s Edge Condominium: Available Now: 2-bed, 1-bath, one level condo with 963 sq. ft. of living space.This condo is located on the 1st floor of a beautiful and secure new building with low association dues that include heat. Features include parking in an underground garage and an elevator. Pets are welcome!
Purchase Price: $ 172,000 - 42,100 * grant for income-eligible buyers $129,900 ** Amount needed to finance www.getahome.org Call Brandy 864-2620
Business opportunity Location and money maker. A Vermont Inn by St. Mike’s, I-89, close to the largest downtown project ever, large kitchen, approx. 30,000 cars per day, a super hotel location. Easy owner-broker financing w/ little down. $559,000. 802-3243291. ivanland@aol.com.
For Sale Burlington Triplex Manhattan Drive triplex for sale by owner. Please call for details and for appointments. 598-7859. 10 acres w/cabin brook, paved road. All southerly facing. 30 min. south of Middlebury. $59,900. Owner-broker. 802-324-3291. ivanland@aol.com. 3 Houses for One!! Great income producer! 3-unit property in historic neighborhood. Single-family post & beam home and Victorian duplex on 1 acre. $36,900 annual income. Hdwd, stained glass, 2 car garage, deck. 802-318-1083. 4-bedroom foreclosure only $86,900. For listings call 800749-8106 ext. G807. Bristol 162 year-old historic farm house in country , fabulous views, 11 + acres, large kitchen, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, large south facing windows. Web: www. sover.net/~vim/House $269,900. 802-453-2076. Building Lots in Westford $5000 back at closing for home and landscape design. Combines open, common land and swimming pond. Lots include septic, road, and power. 802-846-4888. $115,000. www.nancyjenkins. com, info@vt-homes.com.
Richmond Victorian home in the village. $375,000. 4-bedroom, formal dining room, original wood flooring and trim, antique lighting, stained-glass windows, perennial garden. Ideal for in-home prof. office. A truly unique home just mins. from Burlington or Montpelier. Contact Scott Funk, 802-238-4216. Richmond For Sale By Owner Modest Ranch loaded w/character. Quiet, leafy neighborhood within walking distance to schools and village. 2-bedroom, 1-bath. Garage. Stone patio. Town water and sewage. 802-434-6760. WILLISTON CONDO FOR SALE $199,900. 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, hdwd, ceramic, woodstove, sun room, patio. Move-in condition. Open house Sunday, 7/30, 1-3 p.m. Photos at www.willistonblogspot. com 802-879-3502, Brian or Amy.
For Rent Bolton Valley Slopeside 2/3 bedrooms, 1.5-baths. Full basement, large deck, year lease/deposit. $1200/mo. + utilities. 802-598-6391. 1 bedroom apt Shelburne 1-bedroom apt. in raised ranch home on a quiet dead-end street near Hullcrest park. Free W/D access, new pergo flooring. $600/mo. + utils. 922-0698. 2-3 bdrm S. Burlington Apt Sunny 2-3 bedroom apt. avail. 9/01. $1075/mo. + utils., incls. water, trash, plowing and lawn care. Nice, quiet location near hospital, schools. W/D hookups, off-street parking. NS/dogs. Call 802-862-8664.
3 BR downtown Burlington beautiful and spacious, good appliances and energy efficient. Downtown north location. Offstreet parking. $1450/mo. + utils. Avail. 9/01. 802-660-9029. 3 BEDROOM - BURLINGTON 1.5bath townhouse. Full basement. Laundry hook-up. Avail. 8/01. Convenient to UVM/Champlain/ St. Michaels. NS/pets. $1350/mo. +dep. 802-288-9702. 3 bedroom apt. Spacious 3-bedroom. $1400-$1450/mo. + utils. Fiber-optic ready. Walk downtown/waterfront. Campus/town bus lines. No pets. Shared garden w/southern exp. Call 777-8808 or email pboyle@transworldventures.com. 3 BR-2BA House Waterville Avail. immed. Unfurnished, lawn care, electric and SAT-TV incl. Sec. dep. $2000. Beautiful waterfalls, mountain views, private rural setting. $1100. Phone Eric 802-363-2146. Bolton Valley Trailside 3bedroom condo, remodeled, furnished/unfurnished, gas heat, fireplace, decks, ski/hike to your door. No smoking/pets. $1250/ mo. + utils, year lease. 401-8459220, 802 434-5041, leave message. Email KP101@cox.net. Bolton Valley 1 Bed $825 End unit, quiet trailside condo. Completely renovated. Gas heat. No smoking/pets. $825/mo. + utils. 401-845-9220, 802-434-5041, leave message. Bristol Victorian 30 mins to Burlington, wrap-around porch, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, dining room, living room and family room with fireplace, appliances included. Garage, pool with deck. References, non-smokers, security deposit. $1500, plus utilities. 802-453-2838 BuRLington 177 N. Union St., modern 3-bedroom, off-street parking, close to downtown. $1295/mo. Call Parkside Properties, 1-888-717-PARK or visit ParksideVT.com. Burlington In town, near lake, unique, clean 1-bedroom apts., computer room, 2-bath, covered parking, efficient windows. NS/ pets. $825/mo. - $875/mo. (incl. cable). 802-476-4071. Burlington Great South End location. 1-bedroom + den, kitchen, LR. Walk to lake/parks/downtown. 5 min. drive to UVM/FAHC. $875/ mo. + gas heat + utils. Yard, parking. Credit + refs. req. NS/pets. 38 Hayward St., second floor. 802-879-0466. Burlington 2 and 3-bedroom apts. Heat and hot water incl. Full bath, parking, garbage, snow. Near FAHC/UVM/IBM/SMC/Champlain and Burlington College. Close to waterfront and downtown. $1200-$1250/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612. Burlington Studio apt., second floor. $800/mo. incl. heat. First and sec. req. No dogs. Good lake views. 13 Lake View Terrace. Avail. 8/01. 802-999-2995. Burlington Lake view, in town residential, 1-bedrooms, furnished or unfurnished, hdwd and tile, efficient windows. Off-street parking. NS/pets. $700/mo., $825/mo., $875/mo. + utils. Flex lease. 802-476-4071. Burlington Colchester Ave., 1-bedroom, $675/mo. Great location. Sorry no pets. Avail. 8/01. 802-318-8242. burlington Avail. 8/01. Large 4-bedroom unit on School St. 2nd/3rd floor, 2-bath. Great location. $1850/mo., dep. Sorry, no pets. 802-318-8242.
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Burlington A furnished studio apt. in New North End. NS/pets. Lease. W/D use. $600/mo. incl. utils. 862-2551.
Bright, roomy and in great shape. Ward St. Off-street parking, W/D, fenced-in yard. Dogs OK. Avail. 8/1. $1275/mo. David, 802-734-1050. Burlington Newly renovated 2-bedroom apt. Avail. immed. $750/mo. 1 parking space + additional off-street parking. 15 min. walk from downtown. Call Eric, 238-5971.
« Housing Burlington Avail. 9/01. Church St. efficiencies, $500/mo. - $575/ mo. 1-bedroom unit, $625/mo. Hot water and trash removal incl. Great location. Sorry, no pets. 802-318-8242. Burlington Downtown, 3 rooms, 1-bedroom, laundry, parking, no pets. $750/mo. incl. heat and hot water. 802-878-6691 or 802-862-9335. Burlington Comfortable 4bedroom, 3-bath house in quiet neighborhood. Near hospital/ UVM. Avail. 9/13/06 to 7/13/07. $1500/mo. + utils. NS/pets. 802-865-0573. Burlington South Union, $605/ mo. + $645/mo. w/heat and hot water. 2-bedroom, $920/mo. + heat. Parking, lease, dep. Sorry, no dogs. 802-862-0224. Burlington Near hospital, 2-bedroom. $1300/mo. incl. heat, off-street parking for one car. W/D. Recently renovated. 802-868-3031. Burlington Church St. Marketplace. Studio. Great location. 2nd floor. 802-922-8518. Burlington 2-bedroom apt., off-street parking. $1000/mo. Water, snow plowing and rubbish incl. Dale, 802-496-4026 or 355-3899. Burlington Available 9/1. New North End, Faith Street, 2nd floor 3-bedroom, gas heat and hot water, hookups, yard. $1100. Please call 658-3600. Burlington 3-bedroom house. Close to downtown. Avail. August. $1300/mo. 324-6206. Burlington North Shore Village Townhouse w/view of lake. 2-bedroom, 1 full and 2 half baths. Fireplace, laundry, DW, pool, garage, near bike path. $1500/mo. + utils. 802-373-3105. Burlington 1-bedroom apt. Heat and hot water incl. Avail. 8/01. $685/mo. 802-425-2678 or 338-2335. Burlington
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Burlington Real nice 1-bedroom. Great location, parking, quiet building. Avail. anytime in August. Please call Rick, 802-864-3430. Burlington Nice, quiet 1-bedroom, convenient location. Spiral staircase, private deck, D/W, and other new improvements. Offstreet parking. No pets. $825/mo. + utils. Also avail., 1-2 bedroom, close to downtown, coin-op laundry, off-street parking. $695/mo. + utils. 802-355-2219. Burlington 2-bedroom apt. Heat and hot water incl. Full bath, parking, garbage, snow. $1200/ mo. + dep. 802-863-9612. Burlington Shelburne Rd. 2bedroom, beautiful Victorian. 1661 sq. ft., crystal chandeliers, sun room, W/D, hdwd, vaulted ceilings. NP/NS. Incls. heat/water/snow/lawn. Avail. 8/01. 1 year. 802-846-9568, www.Hickok andBoardman.com. Burlington Large, sunny 2bedroom apt. Located downtown. Parking, water, garbage incl. NS/ pets. $985/mo. 802-316-1912. Burlington 127 Plattsburg Avenue. Avail. 8/01. 3-bedroom, 1 bath, basement w/W/D hookups, parking, pets considered, $1350/ mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 8645200 ext. 229. Burlington 272 Plattsburg Avenue. Avail. 9/15. 3-bedroom, 1-bath, W/D hookups, parking, porch, close to River Access and downtown Burlington, no pets. $1100/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229. Burlington Avail. 9/01. 3-bedroom condo, 1.5-bath, laundry, 31 Hyde St. $1200/mo. 1-bedroom, heat and hot water, porch, laundry, 525 South Union, $790/mo. Large 3-bedroom, basement, porch, 219 North Winooski Ave., $1200/mo. No dogs. 802-862-7467. Burlington South Prospect. Furnished, elegant, 2-bedroom condo, lake views, arched windows, 12’ ceiling, parking for 2 cars. NS/pets. Avail. 9/01-6/01. $1300/mo. + utils. 802-310-5434.
BURLINGTON 46 CHASE ST. Avail. 9/01, 3-bedroom apt., quiet neighborhood, full-length back porch, large yard, parking, near UVM and hospital. Smoking outside. No dogs. $1300/mo. + utils. 862-4007 or djbllb@verizon.net. BURLINGTON 47 GROVE ST. 4-bedroom house avail. 9/01. Excellent condition, quiet area, wood floors near UVM and hospital. Parking, yard, W/D hook-ups. Smoking outside. $1700/mo. + utils. 802-8624007 or djbllb@verizon.net. Burlington - Apt for rent 3bedroom, 1-bath, porch, new windows, large kitchen, new Pergo flooring, coin-op laundry, parking, on busline. Avail. immed. $1150/ mo. + utils. 802-324-6446. Burlington 2-Bedroom Quiet neigborhood, hdwd, porch, offstreet parking, free washer and dryer, 10-minute walk to lake or downtown. $925/mo. + utils. 233-1207. Burlington HIll Section Wonderful, secluded 2-bedroom carriage house. Close to UVM, downtown and bike path. Wood stove, parking. NS/pets. $1050/mo. Call 864-7126. Burlington nice 2 br. Located downtown on dead-end st. Parking for 2 cars, some hdwd, porches, great 4-unit building. $1050/ mo. + heat. 9/01. 482-4822. Burlington One Bedroom Bright, clean apt. near FAHC. Free W/D, off-street parking. Pets OK. $750/mo. + utils. 233-1207. Burlington, 2 Bedroom $995 off-street parking, free W/D, water, mins. to downtown and waterfront. $995/mo. + utils. NS/ pets. 802-355-5886. Burlington, Colchester Ave Avail 9/01. 1-bedroom w/study. $715/mo. 1st floor. Parking. Laundry. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x. 1021, www. nevilleco.com/residence. Burlington, Colchester Ave Avail 8/01. 1-bedroom. $640/mo. 1st floor unit. Parking. Laundry. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x. 1021, www.nev illeco.com/residence. Burlington, Mill Street Avail. now and 9/01. 3-bedroom. $995/mo. incl H/W. Dog OK w/ref. W/D hook-ups. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x. 1021, www. nevilleco.com/residence. Burlington, Shelburne St. Avail. 9/01. 3-bedroom. $1275/ mo. heat incl. Parking. Garage space. W/D hookups. Pets w/ref. Neville Companies, Inc., 802660-3481 x. 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence.
BURLINGTON: Quiet, bright, 1bedroom in converted garage. Two blocks from hospital. Recently painted, wood floors, parking. Efficient gas heat. NS/pets. $750/ mo. + utils. 658-8056.
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Burlington: New North End Marshall Drive. Spacious and clean, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch. Hdwd, fireplace, garage, hookups, new windows. NP/NS. Available now. 802-846-9568, www.Hickok andBoardman.com. Burlington: New North End Large bedroom/living space in small furnished house. Live with 2 housemates and dog. Quiet family neighborhood. Share bathroom/kitchen/laundry/yard. Walk to bus/bikepath/beach. 15 mins. drive to Colchester/Winooski. Utilities included except phone/cable/Internet. No smokers/drugs/more pets. Looking for creative,responsible 28-38 YO. $700. 865-6983, musicalicious@ earthlink.net.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Location and money maker. A Vermont inn by St. Mike's, I-89, close to the largest downtown project ever, large kitchen, approx. 30,000 cars per day, a super hotel location. Easy owner/broker financing w/little down. $599,000. 802-324-3291. ivanland@aol.com.
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Burlington: Unique 3-4bdr 2400 sq.ft. 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, hill section home. Beautiful garden, h/w floors, modern W/D, off-street parking, walk to downtown, University. Avail. Aug. 15. $1900/month. Call 802-734-7449. Colchester $825/mo. 4rooms, 2-bedroom, good location. No pets. 802-878-6691 or 802-862-9335. Colchester 2-bedroom duplex. Near bike path and lake. Quiet. Kitchen, living room, dining room, W/D hookups. $900/mo. 802-734-8164. Colchester 321 Crooked Creek. Short-term lease. 9/1-5/31. Secluded lakefront house, 2-bedroom, study, 1-bath, W/D, NS/ pets. $1500/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229. Colchester: Clay Point Rd 3bedroom + office, 4-bath, 3900 sq. ft. 3-fireplaces, W/D, central air, wrap-around, 10 ft. fountain in pond, pool/spa/summer house use for tenant. Pets neg. Avail. now. $2500/mo. 802-846-9568, www.hickokandboardman.com. Colchester: Malletts Bay Beach/mooring views & access!! 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house, 2 porches, 2 woodstoves, new appliances. Dogs OK. Furnishings optional. Avail. August 15 - June 30; 802-846-9568; www.Hickok andBoardman.com. Colchester: On the Water! Furnished, 3-bedroom, 5-bath house. Lake frontage/access W/D, large deck, bar. NS/pets. Avail. 10/01-6/15, (Sept ‘06 occupancy neg.). $1800/mo. 802-846-9568, www.hickokandboardman.com.
Northfield: Excellent alternative to pricey Burlington housing market. Call 802-225-1326 or see it on the web at: http://dryfoos.notlong.com/ $182,000
RICHMOND: Modest Ranch loaded with character. Quiet, leafy neighborhood within walking distance to schools and village. 2-bedroom, 1bath. Garage. Stone patio. Town water and sewage. 802-434-6760
Essex Spacious 2-bedroom duplex. Front porch, gas heat, W/D hookup, off-street parking. No pets. $825/mo. + utils. Call Sue at 802-863- 8217 ext. 20. Essex Available Aug 1st. 122 Sandhill Rd., 1-bedroom. $650/ mo. + utilities. Please call, 658-3600. Essex House for rent Ranch house with 2 bedrooms/1 bath on three acres. No pets or smoking. $1200/mo., first and damage required. Call 879-7073. Essex Junction Spacious 2bedroom, partially furnished, 1st floor of beautiful Victorian, W/D, parking, five closets, wood floors, porches, yards. No pets/smoking. Credit, refs., and check. Avail. 9/1. All utils. incl. $1295/mo. 878-5605. Essex Junction 51 Main Street. Avail. 9/01. 4-bedroom, 1-bath, garage, large yard, pets okay. $1400/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley 864-5200 ext. 229. Essex Town 3-bedroom, 1.5bath, W/D, D/W, garage, large yard in nice neighborhood. NS, year lease. $1550/mo. + utils. Avail. 8/01. Call 802-238-1436.
Hello. We are Tucker and McManus. We are a handsome pair of 8-month-old neutered male cats looking for a home together. I, Tucker, am a short haired brown tiger. McManus is a short-haired grey tabby with white. We spent time in foster care to become more confident and had a great time there. A home with older children who will be respectful of us and be patient as we get accustomed to our new surroundings would be ideal since we are kind of shy. As is recommended for all cats, we will need to stay indoors since we have a history of startling easily. We get along with other cats and are just plain sweet and beautiful! We hope you'll find room in your heart and home for two feline friends. Visit us at HSCC, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 6 pm, or Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 862-0135.
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Essex, like-new Condo Highland Village. Clean, quite condo w/high ceilings. 2-bedroom, 1bath. Heat/AC, W/D incl. Ample parking w/1 spot in garage. Avail. now. $1200/mo. 802-318-1800. Fairfax & St. Albans Fairfax: Lg. 1bd. (+) office or small bdr, recently renovated, HWF, W/D, $850. Fairfax: 3bd., lg. yard, HWF, fireplace, W/D hook-up. $1100. St. Albans: 2bd., HWF, brand new appliances, downtown. $875. 9222961 or 598-5680. Grand Isle: Lakefront Lakefront Estate. Built in 2005 on 7.8 acres. 4500 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 4bathroom, lake access, views, and mooring. Cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, jacuzzi. 8/01. 802-846-9568; www.Hickokand Boardman.com. Hinesburg, Rt 116 Avail. 9/1. Large 3-bedroom. $1145/mo. 1st floor. Parking. Laundry. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-6603481 x. 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence. Hinesburg - Apt. for Rent 3bedroom, 1-bath. $1050/mo. + heat/hot water and electric. W/D hookups, large 3-season porch, large yard. Avail. 8/15. Call 802-482-4659.
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Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online. Jericho Center 1-bedroom apt. $675/mo. + part. utils. NS/pets. Avail. immed. 802-899-3441. lakefront North Hero private east shore home, on the water, 1-bedroom w/garage, screened porch, monitor heat, town water. $950/mo. + util., lease, ref., dep. Call 802-372-4862. Lakefront Condo -2 B.R. Treat yourself to this 2-bedroom, multibath, 1400 sq. ft. townhouse, 2 garages, F.P., A.C., central vacuum, large deck, great sunsets. No pets. Avail. 9/01. $1500/mo., 1-year lease. 660-8895 or johnstond@willistontown.com
S. Starksboro 2-Bdr House 2-bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Country road. Yard. Space for garden. No smoking. 8/25, $950/mo. Credit check, references and security deposit required. 802-453-3687. Shelburne 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 3-level condo. Very spacious. 2car garage, basement, deck. Berber carpet. No dogs. $1500/mo. + utils. 862-1148 ext. 102. Shelburne Home for Rent 3bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch. Fully equipped kitchen, porch, and large yard. W/D. $1300/mo. + utils. and security. Credit check required. 802-985-8780.
Large 3-bedroom duplex Winooski, large bright 3-bedroom, 1.5-garage, large fenced-in yard, plenty of off-street parking, coinop washer and dryer, quiet neighborhood. $1200/mo. 343-0671 or 434-3675.
So Burlington: Eldredge St 2-bedroom, 1 3/4-bath. Like new. Incls. heat, air, trash and water. D/W, W/D, covered parking. Avail. now. NP/NS. $1500/mo. 802-8469568, www.hickokandboardman. com.
Milton Sunny and spacious, lots of storage. $1100/mo., utils. incl. W/D hookups, 5 miles from I-89. Avail. 8/01. Call 802-310-2836, anytime.
So. Burlington Apartment: (2) Sunny 2-bedroom apts. avail. 7/15 + 9/05. $1075/mo. and $825/mo. (1) 3-bedroom avail. 7/15. Newly renovated, $1075. W/D hookups, off-street parking. NS/dogs. Call 802-862-8664.
Milton Available now, large 5bedroom in country setting, hardwood floors, family room, garage. $1750. Please call 658-3600. Milton Avail 9/15. Large 4-bedroom home in country setting, hardwood floors, 2 levels. $1350. Please call 658-3600. Monkton 4-Bedroom Home (25 mins. from Burlington). Big country kitchen, open, sunny dining/living area w/lots of windows and wide pine floors, soapstone woodstove, mud room, laundry room, 1.5-bath, large deck overlooking 4 beautiful acres w/gardens. Garage, pets neg. $1500/ mo. One-year lease w/one month sec. dept. Avail. 9/01. Please call 802-989-3493. Montpelier Avail. 8/15. Large 2-bedroom, den, 2-full baths, wood floors and carpeting. Sunny and bright. Gas heat, walking distance to downtown, off-street parking. $850/mo. + utils. NS. Pets OK. 310-4205. Nice 1-Bedroom Apartment Clean 1-bedroom apartment for rent. Avail. 8/1. In historic Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. $560/mo. + low utilities. Washer/dryer, parking on site. Call 802-635-2860. richmond 1-bedroom clean nice apt., gas heat, 2nd floor, above the corner market, parking. $700/mo. + utils., ref and deposit. Avail. now. 802-598-4060. roommate needed, nice apartment downtown. Incl. all for $355/mo. Share space with two other people. Easygoing atmosphere. Call 373-5124.
South Burlington 2-bedroom with W/D, DW. Totally renovated. Heat/HW incl. $1050/mo. Avail. now. No pets. 658-1754. South Burlington 2-bedroom, 1-bath townhouse in a great location. Dorset & Kennedy. Clean, quiet, convenient. Parking, W/D, D/W, gas heat. NS/pets. $1100. 864-7126. Must see. South Burlington Condo 2bedroom, 1-bath. New appliances, W/D, D/W, storage, garden, carport, gas heat. NS/pets. Lease 8/01. $1000/mo. + utils. + dep. 802-999-7493 or slynng63@ya hoo.com. South Burlington Condo Dorset St. condo. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, carport. D/W, W/D, storage. On busline, close to park, UVM, Med CTR, shopping, bike path. Fresh paint. No smoking/pets. Lease 8/14. $1100/mo. + utils + dep. 802 316-1261. South Burlington condo Manor Woods, 2-bedroom. Central air, heated pool, beautiful patio. Carport, storage area. No dogs. NS. Close to everything. $1100/ mo. Call Phyllis, 802-343-0331 or 802-524-4373. South Hero Lakefront Upscale west shore, 3 + bedrooms, 2-bath, beautiful light, lawns, beach, great running, biking, windsurfing. $1995/mo. + utils. w/lease, excellent references required. 879-8604.
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www.sevendaysvt.com [click on classifieds] South Hero Vintage Ranch Views and easy lake access, 3bedroom, 1-bath, 2-car garage, beach, great running, biking, windsurfing. $1250/mo. + utils. w/lease, excellent references required. 879-8604. Starksboro Village Cozy 1bedroom apt. Totally remodeled incl. new appliance and kitchen cabinets. Large, covered deck. Public water, hot water, trash and recycling incl. Sorry, no dogs, cats will be considered but not always accepted. 30 mins. from Burlington. $760/mo. Dep. and refs. Call 802-453-3273 before 9 p.m. Underhill 3-bedroom Large duplex, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, storage bldg., private yard. Avail. 8/01. $1200/mo. incls. heat. No pets. Lease plus sec. dep. 802-899-2304. Unfurnished House for Rent St. Albans City: 4-bedroom unfurnished house with large family room and yard in great neighborhood. Walk to schools, parks. $1200/mo. + utilities. 652-9256, day, 872-8973, eves. Vergennes Two-Bedroom Energy star apt. in quiet neighborhood, recently renovated, easy walk to downtown. W/D, DW, garage, shared backyard. NS. Credit check, work refs. First, last and sec. $975/mo., incl. heat, hot water, snow and trash removal and lawn care. Call 877-3280. Waterbury Available Now 1/2 modern duplex, 5 star energy rated, all appliances, 1/2 baths, heated floors w/2-bedroom and office/den, patio. Pastoral and private, yet seconds to Exit 10. $1250/mo. + utils. 802-244-6111.
Winooski Well maintained 2bedroom townhouse style apt. Clean, quiet complex, off-street parking, W/D hookup, gas heat. No pets. $900/mo. + utils. Call Leanne at 802-863-8217 ext. 41. Winooski Avail. 9/01. 1-bedroom w/eat-in kitchen, front and back porches. Nice residential area. NS/pets. $650/mo. +. Call 655-3325. Winooski Available 8/15. 2room unit, West Center Street, gas heat, $550. Please call 658-3600. Winooski 4-bedroom apt. in duplex. Front porch, yard, large basement, W/D, off-street parking. Pleasant neighborhood. $1300/mo. Avail. 9/1. 660-1808 or 655-5220, leave message. Winooski Beautiful 1-bedroom avail. 8/30, porch, garden, W/D, off-street. Antique wood floors. No dogs. $850. Call Jen, 802-338-2785. Winooski Avail. 9/01. Large 1-bedroom, hdwd floors, full bath. Low utils. cost. 90 Malletts Bay Ave. $675/mo. No dogs. 802-862-7467.
parking, gas heat, new carpet and paint. $700/mo. + dep., ref. May consider including utilities. 802-598-4060. Winooski 2-bedroom duplex Lafountain St., yard, deck, offstreet parking, gas heat, W/D, NS, dog possible, lease. $850/mo. + utils. Avail. 9/01. 802-879-2817. Winooski One Room Studio Heat/hot water incl. Parking, laundry in building, full bath w/tub/shower. Clean. NS/pets. $650/mo. 802-233-1150.
Weekly and nightly lodging European-style and equipped. Kitchen use, cable TV, great ambiance, on bus route. $175-$225/ weekly. Maggie’s Inn, 324-3291 or ivanland@aol.com.
Winooski, Audet Street Avail. now. 2 + bedroom. $1200/mo. Heat incl. Very large kitchen. 3season porch. Parking. No pets. Neville Companies, Inc., 802660-3481 x. 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence.
Winooski Large 3-bedroom, third floor, apt. w/rental assistance to income and program-eligible applicants. Large porch, parking, snow removal, trash removal, water and heat incl. Avail. now. Contact Margaret at 802-863-5248, ext. 23 for further details.
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Winooski 1 Bedroom Large 1- Winooski: North Street 3bedroom, 1-bath, “mint condibedroom, off-street parking, gas 2x4-CHFwinooski060706.indd 1 tion”, semi-furnished. W/D, D/W. heat, yard, lots of storage, no New cabinets, new carpeting, air, pets. $650/mo. incl. water/trash, fireplace, hdwd, balcony. Avail. avail. now. 802-922-2431. winooski 1-bedroom clean 2 8/01. $1300/mo. 802-846-9568, www.hickokandboardman.com. floor apt. Quiet area, off-street
Waterbury Village 3-bedroom house in town near state offices. Low utility costs. Small yard. Pets OK. NS. $950/mo. + sec. 802-2246514, leave message.
williston 88 Chelsea Place. Avail. 9/1. 2-bedroom townhouse, 1 _ baths, finished basement w/ W/D, pool and playground on-site, no pets. $1600/mo. Call Coburn & Feeley, 864-5200 ext. 229.
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Winooski, Hickok Steet Large, sunny 3-bedroom, 2 level, convenient location, on bus line, gas heat, off-street parking. Cats OK, dogs neg. $1040/mo. + utils. 802-399-9576. Winooski, Hickok Street Avail. 9/1. 2-bedroom. $815/mo. Renovated bath and kitchen. Parking, no dogs. Neville Companies, Inc., 802-660-3481 x. 1021, www.nev illeco.com/residence.
Winooski: Very Spacious 3bedroom, four-season porch. $950/mo. Hdwd, 2-car garage, coin-op W/D, porch. Avail. 9/01. 802-846-9568; www.Hickokand Boardman.com.
Housemates 1rm, Sunny Urban Farmhouse Looking for one cooking/gardening/art-enthused roommate to share a sunny urban farmhouse in Old North End. W/D, hdwd, lots of storage space. Call Chris, 781-307-8815. 2 Housemates wanted $550 2 housemates for 3-bedroom on N. Union. $550/mo., includes heat. W/D, DW, fenced yard, much storage, off-street parking. 11-month lease. 1-month security deposit. Must love dogs!. housemateneeded1979@hotmail.com.
burlington Seeking compatible person, mature and responsible to 6/5/06 4:40:43 PM share beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo. Cathedral ceilings, fireplace, pool, W/D, etc. Very quiet, close to Oakledge Park/lake/bike path. $600/mo. incl. utils., garage and phone. 802-951-2543. Burlington 1-room efficiency. Incl. heat, electric, water, trash and shared bath. $425/mo. + dep. No off-street parking. Call Jason or Lisa, 802-660-9841. Burlington Room in exchange for child care. Seeking dynamic, responsible person for child care and transportation for 9-year-old son. Reliable car necessary. Utils. not incl. 802-951-9379. Colchester Female, responsible, nonsmoker, to share home near bike bridge. $425/mo., includes utilities, garage space, washer/ dryer. 802-658-3580. Condo to Share Professional female seeking roommate for South Burlington Townhouse. 2.5 miles to UVM/FAHC. W/D, wireless, pool, covered parking. No smoking/pets. Professional/Grad preferred. Available immediately. $600/mo. + utilities. Amy, 846-7981.
Burlington Room in sunny household, own phone, near bus/UVM. 1-mile downtown. Suitable for grad./med./prof. student. $485/mo. incl. utils. except phone. Laundry, small storage, parking. Avail. now. 802-658-6108.
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South Burlington. Terrific 2 bdrm, 2 bth townhouse w/1174 SF. Master bdrm w/ walk-in closet & private bath. 9’ ceilings & open floor plan.Washer/Dryer incl. and underground parking. Pets welcome! Low fees incl. heating, hot water, air con. & trash. Excellent Value at $224,500
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Charm and character throughout this Burlington colonial. Hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, stained glass window, 2 porches, sunny and spacious open floor plan, 1 car garage, huge yard, many recent improvements. A value at $299,900
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Neat, clean and freshly painted 3 bedroom, 1500 sq. ft. raised ranch. Large family room & den. Harwood floors. Oversized deck overlooks large fenced backyard. 2 car garage. Easy walk to schools. $279,900
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Earn lots of cash or have someone else pay your mortgage with this exceptional investment opportunity! Enjoy mountain views, three bedrooms per unit, a large yard, and hardwood floors. Call now! $264,900
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Essex Share large, 3-level house w/1 prof. adult. W/D, Internet, full house stereo, large, private yard. Must be clean, considerate. 10 miles to Burlington, 20 to mountain. NS/NS/pets. Avail. 9/15. $540/mo. + 1/2 electric. Call Chris, 802-999-2474. Milton: 2 people seeking 3rd in 5-bedroom house, lots of open space inside/out, storage, woodstove and gas heat, parking. 2 miles from Husky. Mins. from Burlington. Gardens, perennial/ vegetable. Kitchen w/everything, W/D. $375/mo. + utils. 893-4348. Roommate wanted For 8/01. $400/mo. Close to downtown and hospital. Incl. hot water, laundry, trash removal, winter plowing, off-street parking. Please call 802-310-1097. Share 3-bedroom Farmhouse Nice New Haven Village. 5 minutes Bristol. 35 Burlington. Great views of Mt. Abe. Neat, responsible. No smoking/cats. $450/mo, includes utilities. 802-453-5570.
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Colchester Mo. rental. Sept. + Oct. Beautiful 3-bedroom seasonal house w/beach rights, mooring avail. A must see! $1500/mo. 802-318-8242.
2997 Shelburne Rd. Unique, new office space. Incls. all utils. $300/mo. Call 864-6835 or 3637557, Manny.
Room available By the night. Suitable for visiting friends, family, personal retreat. Downtown Burlington residents. Reasonable rates. Mira, 802-999-8259.
Burlington Waterfront. Distinctive and unique office/retail space. Environmentally friendly and affordable. Main Street Landing, Melinda Moulton, 802-864-7999. www.mainstreetlanding.com.
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Burlington 850 sq. ft. storefront/office, North St., fully networked w/phone system in place. Can do retail/office and or restaurant. Avail. now. $650/mo. +. 802-893-0000.
Male Seeking roomate 29 yo needs roommate to search for and share a 2-bdrm apartment close to downtown Burlington. Must be easy going and have a sense of humor. Eric DKOjagger@hotmail. com.
Burlington Office space, approx. 700 sq. ft., South Union St., 3 offices, private entrance, parking, DSL available, all utils. incl. except phone. 5 min. walk to Church St. $950/mo. Call 802-862-2006.
Burlington Newly renovated, historic downtown building. Just steps off the marketplace. Possible individual office co-op or entire suites avail. 802-860-7373 or 238-4282. BurlINGTON: Prime location. 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Work studio for artists. $250/mo. incl. all utils. Call 864-6835 or 3637557, Manny. Fairfield Market Space Perfect opportunity for meat market w/deli/country store. 4300 sq. ft. flex commercial space. Fully equipped. New infrastructure, fit-up neg. Serious business plans contact Jim, 802-660-2442, JCGDLLC@adelphia.net. Meeting room available Lovely atmosphere. Downtown Burlington residents. Suitable for support, study groups, workshops, retreats. Accomodates up to twelve comfortably. (Kitchen). Mira, 802-999-8259.
Eastwood Commons: Contemporary top floor corner unit facing west/north featuring 9’ ceilings, open floor plan with bright, sunny rooms, master suite, balcony, central A/C, lobby with gas fireplace, underground parking with storage. Minutes to downtown Burlington, UVM, Lake Champlain and I-89. One of the owners is a Realtor. $218,900 call sarah Harrington re/MaX north professionals the desautels group 802-655-3377 x230 or 802-233-2212 1x1-mortgage-022305
South Burlington 800 sq. ft. office space w/storage. 20 San Remo Drive. Good for a contractor’s office. Great central location w/plenty of parking. Utils. incl. 802-862-7911.
Vacation Rentals Primitive, secluded log cabin, foothills of Camel’s Hump, hiking, wild creatures, gas lights and cooking stove, outhouse. $50/night, $250/week. Crow, 660-9706. Retreat Cabin Johnson, 300acre estate, panoramic views, pristine swiming ponds, shared vegetarian kitchen. $30 night or 3-hour work exchange. 802-6357889, butternutridge@gmail. com.
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Beautifully renovated post and beam farm house in surprisingly convenient location on the edge of Fairfax village; 15 miles to IBM, 23 miles to Burlington. New and vintage wide pine floors, exposed beams, mud room, hearthstone wood stove, claw foot tub,detached 2 car garage, spacious barn, corner lot with small orchard and established perennial gardens. $224,900
Gorgeous Pottery Barn-style 2 BR well-maintained townhome with many upgrades including wood and laminate flooring, new light fixtures, professionally painted. Open LR/DR, huge bonus room upstairs, plus lots of nice touches: skylight, perennial beds, attached garage, FP. Great location! $264,900
Beautifully landscaped, 3 BR, 2 BA home in quiet, convenient spot, almost 1 acre. Nicely updated, includes a workshop, 2 car garage. Shows wonderfully. $274,900
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Well maintained cape on 1.3 ac. This home features 4 bedroom and 2 full baths. One bdrm and bath on 1st fl, upstairs bath has dbl sinks and VT slate fl. Nice yrd w/ gardens and stone walls. Close to Smuggs yet easy Chittenden county commute. Offered at 225,000
Very desirable Sports Club condo, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 decks, great views. New floor in entry, new tile kitchen, bath, new fireplace with marble floor border, fresh paint, new refrigerator and microwave, steam bath, computer and dish network, propane heat. Asking Only $172,000
1BR spaciously designed units combine a deluxe hotel bedroom, 2 baths, deck, fully appointed kitchen, large dining area and a living room with fireplace. Skiing at back door. Great rental/investment. RCI exchange. Excellent price starting at $97,000
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28 YO SWF LOVING, CARING, NO HEAD games. ISO SM ages 25-47 who’s looking for LTR w/FF. I enjoy music, movies, quiet nights at home, who likes a passionate person. 3829
MIRACLES HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO believe! Vegetarian visionary, youthful, fit with inner and outer appeal. Following a holistic lifestyle, seeks NS, SDM, 50-60s range for LTR co-creating our dreams. 3664
REFLECTIVE STAR WITH DIVINE LIGHT and inner wisdom seeks another heavenly body with whom to shine. Physically fit, youthful vegetarian with cultured mind and creative spirit is joyfully ready for cosmic connection with loving NS (SDM), 50s-60s age range. 3828
NSDWF, ATTRACTIVE, 46 YO, BR/BR, CAT lover, intelligent, kind, witty, ISO same in a man. Likes: flea markets, garage sales, hanging out, reading, day trips, giving/receiving respect. Non-smokers only! Looking for friends first connecting to LTR. 3663
SWF, TALL (5’9”), LONG, BLONDE HAIR, nice figure, seeks financially secure, easygoing S/DWM, J/C, 45-58 YO, NS/ND, social drinker only. I enjoy cooking, walks, flea markets, picnics, campfires, outdoors. No dependents. Please only the serious at heart apply. 3827
ATTRACTIVE, SWF WITH GOOD, OLD-FASHioned morals, loves cooking, candlelight, soft music and moonlit walks, seeks Italian or Middle Eastern M over 6’ for true love. Only serious and genuine at heart apply! 3581
BROKE, CHALLENGED, STILL LEARNING at 49. Looking for armor, valor and fair. First time for you as it is for me. Longing for a change in scene. 3752 GORGEOUS UPTOWN GIRL, SWF SEARCHing for her downtown guy. ISO a good looking, arty, intelligent, kind, environmentally concious, liberal hippy, 25-40 YO, 4:20 friendly. 3751
LAMOILLE COUNTY, 57 YO WIW F, BROWN hair/eyes, S, 190 lbs. ISO LTR with NS/ND man who loves mysteries, action movies, ‘60s/’70s music and cuddling. I’m honest, sincere, playful, great sense of humor. All calls answered. 3580
INDEPENDENT, 32 YO, SWF, LOOKING FOR M, 30-40 YO in Chittenden County. Social dates, possible LTR. Tired of players, mamma’s boys and computer geeks. If you got it together, give a call. 3747
ARTISTIC, ATHLETIC WOMAN OF 52 WISHes to meet companion for dinners, bicycling, dancing, hiking and having fun. 3570 SWF, 49 YO, SLIM, ATTRACTIVE, PETITE, nice, easygoing, smart, educated, creative, hardworking, great sense of humor, shoulder-length auburn hair, look young. Seeks S/D WM, 45-67 YO, financially secure, nice, considerate, easygoing, smart, good sense of humor. I like movies, books, nature, being on the water, puttering around the house, conversation, theater, traveling. 3501
WANTED: S/DWM, NS FOR COMPANIONSHIP, possible more. Must be honest, secure, local, between 40-55. I am attractive, intelligent, hardworking, FF, 48 YO F, good cook, who likes swimming, sunning, wine, the seashore, firesides, walking. No head games or marrieds please. 3743 WANTED: MOUNTAIN MAN WITH ABOVEaverage intelligence and dance moves to back it up. You wield the splitting maul and I’ll stack the wood. This 34 YO holistic chick is no PC wannabe. I’m a dirty girl. Call me! 3666
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47 YO, PETITE, ATTRACTIVE, CREATIVE, adventurous, kind, real. Burlington area. DWF. Interested in SWM, 45-54 YO. NS/NA or lite alcohol. Employed, honest, considerate, communicative, courageous, wise; to share treehouse-building, quiet boating, hiking, trout fishing, campfires, nature, togetherness. 3491 OUTGOING, CARING, ADVENTUROUS, hiker seeks active, fit, companion 40-55 YO for VT, NH, NY mountain day trips. Love fun, enjoy life, maybe bike, kayak, run, explore new interests you may have. Friendship, possible LTR. NS/ND/social drinker only. 3487 FAIRY PIRATE SEEKS AQUATIC NEW AGE cowboy for liquid encounters upon river, lake, sea. Water sign with motorcycle or horses a +. NSP, 49ish. 3419 VERY ACTIVE (FARM, LOG, HIKE, SKI, swim, paddle, cave) artist/writer/psychologist. 49 YO (ouch!) SF, central VT. Land rich/dollar poor. Complex, simple, intelligent, emotional, environmentally concerned. Wanting friends, would love LTR. I’m not picky. NS. Leery of Republicans. 3418 NSNDDWF, 54 YO, 5’2, AVERAGE, CENTRAL Vermont, adventuresome, outgoing, witty, retired, enjoys travel, family, cycling, hiking, Rotary club, volleyball, horseback riding. ISO, NSNDSWM 45-60 YO, honest, active, fit and outgoing, family oriented, for friendship first, possible LTR. 3417
men > women HOPE TO MEET YOU. CARING, LOVING runner artist mid-aged, NS, 5’9”, 155. Loves photography, jazz, poetry, books, folk guitar, writing, plants, nature, children, dancing & more. Seeks friendly, kind woman for friendship and perhaps LTR. 3830 LOVER WANTED FOR LIGHTHEARTED summer romance. Handsome, fit, friendly boy-next-door type, 32, seeking attractive woman for kisses in the raw, skinny dipping, candlelit dinners, massages, perhaps more. Live a little! All calls returned. 3826 DWM, GALLANT KNIGHT, 5’8, 155 LBS., seeks queen, 23-40 YO. Enjoy playing outdoors or special times at home. Very active, fit, sexy. Would you share a -? Damsels or princesses fancied who value sharing, communication, trust. 3824 BURLINGTON AREA MAN, 52 YO, GOODlooking, hard-worker, honest, looking for a LTR with lady, 38-50 YO. FF a +. Worker also. Likes BBQ, dancin’, pool, going out, fun lady. 3823 WHEREVER YOU ARE, LOW 50S, SLENDER, youthful, 5’9, DWM, like hiking, biking, casual kayaking, sailing, world travel, intimate relationships, sunrises and sunsets, photography and most fun things. Seeking fun companion to share life and laughter with. 3820 56 YEARS YOUNG, DWM, FIT AND ACTIVE. ISO fit, active, affectionate W, 35-58 YO. I like hiking, yoga, travel and quiet times together. I am a caring, considerate person seeking same in a woman for LTR. 3818
THE REAL DEAL. CONNECT WITH A vibrant lady, loyal to VT, sincere, articulate, with music in her soul, warmth in her heart, an easy laugh, a curious mind. You’re 55 +, playful, loving, progressive, kind, love dogs, want to share life’s simple pleasures. 3496
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the love counselor Dear Lola, I just celebrated an anniversary with a partner of 15 years. I am also 20 years older than this partner. About a year ago I had to get full dentures. One would think he would be the happiest man in the world. What comes to mind is Jerry Springer and a guy saying, “I like your mama better ’cause her teeth come out.” It appears that my partner can’t get beyond the teeth thing and wants to end the relationship. Please advise! Gumby in Grand Isle Dear Gumby, With 15 years under your belts, my guess is that this isn’t about the teeth. It could be about the aging process your recent dental work represents, or he could simply be grasping at this change as an excuse to make a break he’s wanted to make for other reasons. Alternatively, it may be a matter of aesthetics. Are you offering your toothless services in such an aggressive way that it’s turning him off? What would happen if you cooled it? Either way, you two have some talking to do, and it wouldn’t hurt to do it with the help of a counselor. Love, Lola
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SWM, 46 YO, 5’9, 205 LBS., LONG, CURLY hair, mustache, carpenter, musician, painter, singer, solar panels. Loves cats, sports, kids, nature, gardening, arts. Hates ignorance, intolerance, cruelty. Seeking healthy, affectionate F to share. 3815 DWM, ND/NA, SMOKER, 49 YO. Professional drummer seeks musically inclined 35-45 YO lady for fun and possible LTR. Likes bowling, sports, dance and travel. Let’s meet and be comfortable with each other. 3814 45 YO M LOOKING FOR A FEMALE COMpanion 35-45 YO. I like long rides, cooking, movies, camping. I have no kids, never married, no pets. No heavies, smokers, drinkers. 3750 OLD SCHOOL DIRTY DAWG SEEKS NEW school stone cold freak for nasty get solid cut-up. The mothership transports us thru that phantasmagoric B-movie called life. Me: givin’ power back to the peoples, again. You: whatever it is you do. 3748 SWM, HANDSOME, IN GOOD SHAPE AND very down to earth. 36 years young. Looking for a girl who wants to enjoy life starting now. 3744 WM, 53 YO, BROWN EYES. FIT, TRIM, outdoorsy. I like music, good conversation, hikes, talks, rides, kids and cats. Any down-to-earth women out there looking to hang out? Coffee? 3662 COMPANION FOR RETIRED GENT FOR road bicycling, reading, sailing, Mozart, music and eating in Montreal, plus your interests. I am 6’1, 175 lbs., 68 YO, blue and white. All calls answered. 3660 WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, HAROLD MET Maude, Bonnie met Clyde, Sid and Nancy, Nancy and Ronald. Ice breaks unmoveable stone when I meet you. Be open to goodness. Let’s talk, laugh, listen, touch, share, need, understand, grow, die, then live. 3659 HAVE YOU BEEN A NAUGHTY GIRL AND need to be spanked? Officer Robert is at your service. Utmost discretion assured. 3657 ATTN: SWFS IN RUTLAND, 38-48 YO, thin build, 44 YO SWM, 6’2, 180 lbs., open, funny, good listener, excellent snuggler, seeking LTR. You be open, nonjudgmental and love to snuggle too. 3656 I AM 54 YO, SEPARATED FOR OVER A year, 5’11, 240 lbs., few pounds to lose but not obese, sincere, honest and romantic. ISO lady for LTR, 50-60 YO. 3585 SKI, SNOWSHOE, HIKE W/HONEST, FIT, humorous, intelligent, financially secure SPM. Seeking adventurous, active, funloving SF, 35-45 YO to share meaningful conversation, fine wine, traveling, dining out and home-cooked meals w/romantic, confident animal lover. Friendship first, possible LTR. 3584
SWM, 44 YO, FROM TENNESSEE, LOOKING for companionship for dinner, movies, etc. Down to earth. Seeking WF, 35-45 YO to enjoy quality time and possible LTR for right person. 3583 SWM, 50 YO, SEEKING SOULFUL, SWEET and sexy, special someone. Short in stature, free on weekdays preferred. Let’s enjoy the summer, explore a future. Take a risk. 3574 RETIRED, 58 YO, ACTIVE, FIT, INTO nature and lifelong learning, bicycling, walking, reading, yoga and exercising. Love crosswords, Mamet and jazz. Hope for a companion for friendship and more. Let’s talk over a campfire. 3573
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CURIOUS MAWM, ATTRACTIVE, FIT, endowed, very thick. ISO BI CU in reasonable shape to fulfill my fantasy of threesome. Disease free, discreet a must. 3825
MACU SEEKING ENDOWED BIM, BUSTY BIF, BICU for LTR. Clean and discreet a must. Him: 6’1, 55 YO, 225 lbs. Her: 5’8, 170 lbs, 45 YO, busty. No drugs or anal. Grand Isle County. 420-friendly. 3822
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CUTE BIF WITH HERPES SEEKS CU WITH same for intimate adventures. Please be caring, respectful, fun and kind Must be clean, discreet and D/D free. 3577
WE ARE A FUN CU LOOKING FOR FUN. 24 YO BI FF female, 31 YO male. Come over, enjoy yourself. We’re pros. Age doesn’t matter. 3817
ME: TALL, DARK, HANDSOME, LOVING, youthful, humorous, outdoorsy, totally healthy, well traveled/educated, love role-play, switch, occasionally transform into sexy transvestite. Seeking intelligent, fit, attractive, honest, biF, 27-40 YO, switch, interested in occasional swinging, love laughter, adventure, travel, LTR. CU also. 3572
LIP SERVICE: HOT CU, M, 36 YO, F, 30 YO, great shape, attractive, seeks creamy, well-hung males for double oral service. We aim to please. 3498
GWM, 33 YO, 5’9, 160 LBS. CLEAN AND attractive seeking married and or bi-curious guys for fun on the “down low.” I’m free days and can host. Hairy-chested guys and/or pierced guys a big +. Absolute discretion assured. 3745
THE WAY WE WERE, MEMORIES MAY BE beautiful and yet what’s too painful to remember we simply choose to forget, so it’s laughter we will remember whenever we remember the way we were. Mid-aged man, 5’9, seeks LTR. NS. 3494
GWM, 33 YO, LOOKS YOUNGER, CLEAN and attractive guy seeking MA and/or very closeted guys for daytime fun on the down low. In Burlington area, free during the day and some nights. Looking for clean, attractive, masculine men, 25-43 YO. 3668
GENTLE LEO, 38 YO, SEEKS ECLECTIC 2940 YO woman as a friend or for more, pref. no kids. I love cats, bicycling, writing poetry and cooking. Let’s climb the rainbow in these rich and poignant skies! 3425 HONEST, ATTRACTIVE, spontaneous women look no further. Great guy here. SWM, 34 YO, 6’2, brown hair/eyes, muscular build, handsome. Old-fashioned morals but have a wild side. ISO a respectful, cute, in-shape, F with a good sense of humor. Let’s talk. 3423
60 + 73 YO RETIRED F would like to make new M aquaintances, hopefully to become friends. Quiet times, country, reading, gardening, antiques, etc. Hate crowds, cities, loud nonsense and hypocrites. 3819
men > men MA 5’9”, 170, 44 YO, GOOD-LOOKING, well built. Wants a hairy chested, muscular, tough, construction camp buddy for serious man-to-man sweat. S. of Burlington. 3831
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NATURE ARTIST AND WRITER, 49 YO, lover of wild places and wild rivers, good books, loose watercolors, melodic jazz and walks in the woods. ISO a woman (35-50) who loves nature and who is living a life interesting to her. 3500
MIDDLE AGING PROGRESSIVE HEALTHcare provider, facing an empty nest, seeks fit, fortyish female for hiking, biking, travel and shared good times. An independent spirit, healthy ego, and social activism are big plusses. 3488
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GM: HOW MUCH MORE SUBSTANTIAL CAN it get for “the you and me” than to place an ad as gay man? Because to be openly gay is scrumptious, is it not? 6’3, brown eyes and loads of fun to be with! The most substantial part of that one is that I dare you to write me! Aloha! 3667 32 YO BIWM, 5’9, 165 LBS., DIRTY blonde, blue eyes, very discreet, ISO young, hot looking lad to tie me up and vice versa. You must be D free. Safe sex only. 3661 BEING ALONE SUCKS. 53 YO GWM SEEKS masculine GWM under 40 for friendship, get togethers on weekends in St. Albans area. Please be honest and D/D free. Sex not required, but have a good heart. 3655 CUT MEN WANTED. GWM, MID 50S. ISO cut men in St. Albans area for give-andtake sex. No romantic encounters, just good, hot sex. Age, race unimportant. 3654 WHERE ARE YOU? SWM, 49 YO, 5’7, 170 lbs. Looking for friends married or not. If you are clean and honest, looking for maybe more and 35-50 YO. Live in St. Albans. Call. 3575 GWM LOOKING FOR FRIENDS AND MORE. 28-58 YO, NS/ND. Great sense of humor, enjoys the outdoors, backroads, yard sales and travel in N.E. If you’re tired of being alone and value the company of a nice guy, let me know. 3499 50 YO, OBESE, NICE GUY. LOOKING TO orally service nice looking guys, non-reciprocal. You: 18-40. Very discreet, you as well. Answer all. First timers welcome. 3490
BIWM, 33 YO, 5’9. 169 LBS. DIRTY BL, bl. Very discreet, D/D free. ISO cute, young guy for mutual sexual fulfillment. I’m a curious bottom and into total oral. Let’s do it. 3571 BIM ISO MEN 40 YO OR YOUNGER. MUST be discreet and in shape, well endowed A +. I’m single, one or more is OK. Interested? Just call. 3569 MABIWM SEEKING MEN FOR CLEAN, safe, very discreet fun. Serious only please. If you are free days A+. 3567
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Just when I thought I’d never see you again I turn around and there you are... When: Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. redheaded beauty You: redhead in glasses at Nectar’s Thursday, July 20, also at Esox after Brewfest (no glasses). You’re beautiful. I’d like to tell you in person. When: Thursday, July 20, 2006. Where: Nectar’s. You: Man. Me: Man. Airport Tuesday Seeing you at the airport made me rethink life. Gotta have you. You hot, blue-eyed blonde with cute 8-year daughter. Me 37, 6 foot, beard. Let’s get together When: Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Where: Airport. You: Woman. Me: Man.
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Hannafords - Shelburne Rd. 7/24/06 You: salt n’ pepper hair behind me: short blonde - I was short .24 - you were so kind to pay for me. You drove off in a Blue Ford pickup before I could give you my number - would love to return the favor - maybe a drink or coffee? When: Monday, July 24, 2006. Where: Hannafords - Shelburne Rd.. You: Man. Me: Woman. Starr Farm Road Beach Rob-Saw you and your dog a week or two ago. We chatted briefly about how funny he and the chocolate lab were playing in the water. I was leaving after swimming with a couple of guy friends. Then, saw your picture on the front of the living section... glad to hear you’re single :)! Coffee or a creamee sometime? When: Saturday, July 15, 2006. Where: Starr Farm Road Beach. You: Man. Me: Woman. Just a Swimmin’ Saw you at Echo center: beautiful, tall, dark hair, brown eyes. You were talking about swimming and, strangely, moose. Our eyes met for a while. Me: tall, blue eyes, wellgroomed hair. Maybe we can spend a day together. Get at me. When: Saturday, July 22, 2006. Where: Echo Center. You: Woman. Me: Man. Ashley Simpson’s Nose Job You’re the Ashley Simpson look-a-like in pig-tails at Flatbread. We made eye contact more than just casually during the brewfest. I definitely felt some “good vibrations.” Maybe we can get together to surf that wave over a chai tea or frappucino. I was the muscular guy in the tight jeans and Flashdance T-shirt. When: Saturday, July 22, 2006. Where: Flatbread Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. Sunday Afternoon @ Uncommon Grounds 07/23 You: Cute strawberry blonde wearing red pants/shoes with a black blouse, sitting outside sipping iced coffee & writing what seemed like a novel. Me: Dark-haired guy at the table next to you reading and people watching. I can’t think of a single reason why I didn’t say hello, and instead just watched you disappear down the street. When: Sunday, July 23, 2006. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Woman. Me: Man. Creamcheese my bagel I saw you dark hair, brown eyes. Sunday morning, Burlington Bagel Company. I paid for my bagel and you gave me a smile. Every bite I took I remembered your eyes, next time I see you I’ll give your bagel a surprise. When: Sunday, July 23, 2006. Where: Burlington Bagel Company. You: Man. Me: Man.
Frucca You’re a questionably fruity, tall glass of water. Lips like watermelon juice and legs like straws. You dance like Gisele and have a crush on Gillian Murphy. I’m gonna miss you like crazy when you leave the state, and so will the Greek gods. And p.s., we’re like, bff. When: Friday, July 21, 2006. Where: My apartment. You: Woman. Me: Woman.
hot redhead I SPY a beautiful redhead at 1/2 Lounge Friday, 7/14. You: long, curly red hair, denim dress, laughing with friends. Me: tall, dark hair, black shirt, other side of the courtyard. We smiled at each other; can’t get you out of my head. Can I buy you a drink this time? When: Friday, July 14, 2006. Where: 1/2 Lounge. You: Woman. Me: Man.
Your Posterier is truely mesmerizing i saw it once before. When you lead your llama around town, I was quite impressed, oh, and yours was nice too, but I liked it’s much much much more. Maybe I could feed it my zuccini...mmm...zuccini, it’ll be fresh and ready to go...yum yum yum. When: Saturday, July 15, 2006. Where: State House Frisbee Game. You: Woman. Me: Man.
Gregory Supply You are a shaggy blond guy, nice and dirty from a day at work, no doubt working with your hands. I was a brunette in black shirt and white shorts buying 2 new keys and 2 trash cans. You smiled at me and I smiled back. You are attractive. I am unpoetic. When: Friday, July 21, 2006. Where: Gregory Supply, Pine St. You: Man. Me: Woman.
Liz You have amazing eyes and a beautiful smile! Good luck with “Founding Brothers.” When: Monday, July 17, 2006. Where: Barnes & Noble. You: Woman. Me: Man.
Meeting In Strange Place, Meow I spy a lovely dark-skinned beauty whose modesty is surpassed only by her kindness. Me: In all black, with the goofy grin. You: Wearing a coat too heavy for the weather with blue braids in your hair, fresh off the plane and into my arms. I love you, angel. When: Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Where: Burlington Airport. You: Woman. Me: Man.
GREY-HAIRED FOX responds!!! I was in Shaw’s in Waterbury on 7/8 in the p.m. & remember chatting w/a woman and exchanging pleasant smiles with a few others. I match your description...what’s next??? I happen to be looking for more than smiles and live 7 miles from that Shaw’s. Maybe this was our destiny and, indeed, the right place at the right time... When: Saturday, July 8, 2006. Where: Shaw’s in Waterbury. You: Woman. Me: Man. Sat. 7/22 Mirabelles Bitchy Boy To the dark-skinned, BITCHY, bushy-haired boy who cowardly made an unmerited rude comment to me as he got up to leave (and then kept on walking when I challenged him) - be careful, you get what you give may your days be as miserable and ugly as you showed yourself to be. When: Thursday, June 22, 2006. Where: Mirabelles. You: Man. Me: Woman. Missing you at Dunkin Deezy’s... You: hot, ex-Dunkin’ Donuts employee. Me: dark-haired, exotic beauty. You should have received employee of the month, baby. Would love to spend an evening with you at the drive-in some time soon. XXX P.S. I see you breathin’ out yo hole. When: Monday, July 17, 2006. Where: Dunkin’ Donuts. You: Man. Me: Woman. Beauty and the Beast Cast Hyde Park LCP you are awesome! Thanks for all of the memories! The show was fantastic, and I will never forget it! Much love to all of you: from your little milk maid turned sugar bowl! When: Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Where: Hyde Park. You: Woman. Me: Woman. Help! I don’t spy my boyfriend’s vintage red T-shirt that says “ATC” in black block print on the front. Did we lose it at the Pearl St. Laundromat? Did it turn up at a thrift store? If you have it, we would like it back. It means A LOT to him...there is a reward involved! When: Thursday, June 15, 2006. Where: Pearl St. Laundry?. You: Man. Me: Woman. blue jay @ the club There are no Haddock in Lake Champlain, but I Spy one on the shore, enjoying a pint during the working hours with a couple of other slippery fish. Expect a call. When: Friday, July 14, 2006. Where: st. johns club. You: Man. Me: Man. Lonley at the Sand Bar Attractive young lady wearing a black and pink bikini, you were alone at the Sand Bar 7/15 and 7/16. I saw you reading your book until dark. You seemed a little sad, I wanted to come over and brighten your day and see you smile. When: Sunday, July 16, 2006. Where: Sandbar State Park. You: Woman. Me: Man. Williston Hannaford Express Lane Thursday, 7/20, around 6 p.m. at Williston Hannaford. Dark haired, attractive man wearing black slacks and dark blue striped long sleeve shirt buying fruit and potatoes. I am the woman second in line behind you. Short blondish hair, blue eyes, fair complexion wearing a white shirt and greenish skirt. Wondering if you are single and interested in talking? When: Thursday, July 20, 2006. Where: Williston Hannaford. You: Man. Me: Woman. Danielle I spy you on purpose every other month. You’ve been crafting my hair and killing me for quite some time. I’m your Maine transfer till October. I think you need some ocean time. When: Saturday, July 15, 2006. Where: very near the waterfront. You: Woman. Me: Man.
Castleton class Maho Bay Camps You: Bill, art student taking a class, met at the clay studio, St. John. I made you a wave pendant last year, you were living in Burlington, teaching kids, Me: Petite gal, working in the studio, from VT and back home now, We hit it off too well. I misplaced your card, and have been thinking of you. Remeber and respond please When: Monday, July 18, 2005. Where: St. John Clay Studio Maho Bay Camps. You: Man. Me: Woman. You burned your arm working I asked you about your arm which you burned working! I think you are so cute and such a sweet person. I wish we could get together for a beer or something! If you are interested please give me a hint. I am interested in you but are you interested in me! I hope so! When: Sunday, July 16, 2006. Where: Williston, La Carte. You: Man. Me: Man. Rain-dance with me Beautiful butch on the other side of the deli: you were at the meat slicer, I was the small but mighty girl who’s friends with the sandwich-maker, captivated and at a loss for words. A chaotic adventure sometime? When: Monday, July 17, 2006. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Woman. smoosh you I spy hot quesadillas made with love. You: hot ass, Me: smitten. I’m amazed at how lucky we are. You’re my match. Let’s smoosh forever. When: Monday, July 17, 2006. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Woman. Gorgeous Willard Street Inn Goddess You: The wavey haired sweetie in the pink top and white skirt. Me: The scruffy looking guy, sweating in Carhartts. Thanks for the tour of the Inn. Maybe you’d like to show me around your room sometime? When: Monday, July 17, 2006. Where: Willard Street Inn. You: Woman. Me: Man. Lincoln Gap Fixedgear Climber 7/16: You were on Bristol side of Lincoln Gap on a fixedgear (or singlespeed?) bike... holy s@#t! One of the hottest days of the year, on one of the steepest climbs in the area, and on one of the hardest core bikes around (one brake!). Thanks for kicking ass and reminding me that scorchers survive outside of the urban jungle. When: Sunday, July 16, 2006. Where: Bristol side of Lincoln Gap. You: Woman. Me: Man. 8 p.m. Sunday at City Market You (25ish, blonde, white top, blue shorts) smiled tantalizingly at me as you were walking towards the store from your Mazda. I (25ish, curly brown hair) smiled back goofily as I crunched down my salad. You are do sexy. Want to do some summertime frolicking, no strings attached? When: Sunday, July 16, 2006. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man.
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Blue Shirt & Suspenders Montpelier Thursday, 7/13, around noon, blue shirt, suspenders, also maybe you have a bad knee, possibly right knee? I was on a bench to right of Capital Grounds had my laptop open, you were walking by, I smiled and it was at you that I smiled so big. Are you single? Either way, you are very attractive. When: Thursday, July 13, 2006. Where: Montpelier Sidewalk. You: Man. Me: Woman. You: cute, bald barista (miss the chops!). Me: strawberry-banana mocha latte to go. Heard you have a birthday coming up. Your 23 to my 37 makes for a wild time! Call me for a drink. When: Saturday, July 22, 2006. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Man. Me: Woman. Obviously Not A Match I saw you on the Internet. I want to learn why you cut off contact. Have some grace and tell me why. When: Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Where: Internet. You: Woman. Me: Man. LLAMA THIEF I spy a thief who stole Ethelbert on the state house lawn. I took my llama ring off to play frisbee and when I returned, Ethelbert was gone! One-of-a-kind priceless ring, no longer enciricling my finger, You have incurred the wrath of the fairies... When: Thursday, July 6, 2006. Where: State House lawn. You: Man. Me: Woman. Lindt Chocolates, Church Street, 7/11 We were both buying decadent bars at their recent sale, and I asked you if you knew which ones were the best dark chocolate. The chocolate is now long gone, but you gave me a smile on your way out the door that I will remember probably forever. When: Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Where: Lindt Chocolates. You: Woman. Me: Man. Tall girl at NewWorld Tortilla who always knows my order, you are intriguing but I am a little shy. Next time I get the chicken club, you should wrap up your phone number in the tin foil with it! When: Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Where: New World Tortilla. You: Woman. Me: Woman. Mario Your smile, warmth and wisdom enlighten, comfort and amaze me. Thank you for being as phenomenal as you are. Vive le revival! Christmas in Paris? When: Friday, May 5, 2006. Where: Everywhere. You: Man. Me: Woman. My Jetta Drivin’ Husband Time goes by and here we still are, as strong as ever and in love even more than day one. Our opinions may vary but our marriage is wonderful. I love you tremendously. When: Thursday, July 13, 2006. Where: In my dreams. You: Man. Me: Woman.
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Employment Training Specialist A challenging position in our collaborative, team-oriented Burlington office. Requires ability to work with and respect individuals having physical, developmental or mental health disabilities to motivate and support them in searching for, finding and maintaining employment while overcoming barriers to work. Minimum requirements include a HS diploma, reliable transportation, good interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to learn. This full-time position pays $11.06 an hour plus full benefits. Send a cover letter and resume summarizing relevant experience and interest to:
VABIR, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495 EOE.
Our award-winning, counseling-based financial institution is seeking team players to fill two positions for a small but growing, dynamic organization.
Homeownership & Financial Counselor The Homeownership & Financial Counselor works with motivated individuals to achieve their personal financial and homeownership goals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working one-on-one and with groups to develop an ‘action plan’ which would help identify methods to repair credit, build assets, provide mortgage and homeownership education, etc. Core competencies include excellent customer service skills, responsiveness, ability to identify and resolve problems, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidate will have experience in homeownership and/or financial counseling, banking, counseling or collections.
Maintenance Mechanic In this position you will be responsible for: set-up, changeover, repairs, and adjustments to line equipment. Your day will cover many disciplines and may require you to fabricate, repair, and/or replace parts for production, design and build new equipment and/or analyze mechanical and operational problems and take corrective action. Qualified candidates will have at least two years experience as a mechanic, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
BatchMaker You will be responsible for preparing batches of soap based on the formulation developed for each product. If you like a fast-paced environment, and have some industrial food preparation or other large-scale batching experience behind you, this is the perfect job for you!
Process technician This position is responsible for operation of two soap pressing lines. You will be in charge of setting up the line, monitoring the quality of the soap, and overall operation of the processing line. If you have mechanical aptitude and any experience in operating extrusion equipment you will be the ideal candidate for this job.
recePtionist/ office adMinistrator This position is the front line for greeting our customers, answering incoming calls, coordinating office machine and telephone maintenance and repairs, and managing the front office area. We are seeking a professional with excellent office skills, proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and a sense of humor. Twincraft offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, 401k, paid vacation and holidays. Our work culture is open, clean, safe, fun and challenging with the opportunity to grow. To apply, please stop by and complete an application at:
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Must have a minimum of one year experience with homeownership or financial education and/or counseling. Lending experience desirable. Minorities, multilingual individuals (specifically fluent in French and/or Bosnian), and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply!
Small Business Loan Officer Our Small Business Loan Officer makes a difference in the lives of Vermonters wishing to develop and maintain their small businesses. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment for a small but growing, dynamic organization. Opportunities Credit Union practices counseling-based lending to help underserved Vermonters achieve financial success. The Small Business Loan Officer originates small business loans and promotes the community development goals of self-employment, innovation, job creation, and small business development by working with motivated members who need financial assistance from pre-application to post closing. The Small Business Loan Officer will also serve as an expert to other consumer lending staff providing guidance on underwriting, loan policy, and procedures. Must have a minimum of two years experience and/or training in small business/ commercial lending. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience necessary. Minorities, multilingual individuals (specifically fluent in French and/or Bosnian), and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply! Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@oppsvt.org or mail your resume and cover letter to:
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7D CLASSIFIEDSEMPLOYMENT Senior TranSporTaTion planner/ engineer (level iii) Chittenden County (Burlington), Vermont
The Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO), the regional transportation planning agency for the greater Burlington, Vermont area, has an opening for an experienced transportation engineer/planner.
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Wake Robin, Vermont’s premier continuing care retirement community, seeks: Sous Chef: regular full-time salaried exempt position with, typically, no early mornings or late evenings. This professional position reports to our Head Chef and performs culinary activities pertaining to daily menu and food production for our main, health center and bistro dining areas. Principal activities include oversight of production schedules and supervision of line cooks, general oversight of all food, sauce and Need to place ad?and prep activities, coordination with food suppliers regarding amount,an quality selection of daily inventory, recordkeeping and computer prep of recipes, special diets and prep sheets, and functioning as lead line cook at lunch.Call Preferred candidate will have a degree in culinary arts or other certified culinary program and at least three years experience in high-quality, high-volume restaurant or hotel food service as Sous or Assistant Chef. Cook 1: regular full-time 40 hour/week opportunity for an entry-level Line Cook 1. Our Cook 1’s work as a team with training and guidance from our Cook 2’s, Sous Chefs and Head Chef. The rewards from working with our residents are unmatched, but we try with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, such as 5 WEEKS paid leave accrual, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, immediately vested, matched retirement and more. Timely responses encouraged.
A Master’s degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field is required, plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Candidates must also present evidence of ability to successfully lead complex planning studies involving extensive data collection and analysis and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience administrating contracts is preferred as is licensure as a Professional Engineer.
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Versatile Customer Care Manager sought by fast-growing company that is “keeping Vermont farmers smokin’” by ensuring artisan meat processing remains available to all. We make ‘damn fine’ bacon, ham and sausages and your job will be to care for current customers and help others join the many folks who rave about our products! Duties include key account management, direct store delivery, sales, promotions and managing event vending. Opportunities to grow into related areas come as you demonstrate ability. To request a job description, email:
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Resolution, Inc. an e-commerce customer care and fulfillment services company is seeking a supervisor for our inbound Consumer Sales and Customer Service Center. The ideal candidate will have a record of achievement in a challenging sales and service environment, and a strong appreciation of Call Center technology. Minimum 3 years supervisory or management experience essential with specific experience recruiting, training, and leading a large team of people working in a fast-paced sales and service culture. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to develop agents, build rapport and team spirit. Flexible schedule required including nights. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with excellent organizational, people and computer skills. Full benefits package.
Multiple Positions - 1st & 2nd Shift Due to our continued growth and expansion globally, we are currently seeking Packaging and Material Handlers for our distribution center based in Winooski, Vermont.This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the delivery of on-time quality packaging of Triosyn product for our customers. Exercise a sense of urgency in completing tasks fully to ensure high-quality results. Requirements include a HS diploma or equivalent combined with 0-2 years related work experience. Some exposure to automated production is helpful, although not required.
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Director of Special Services & Homeless Health Care Unique key senior management position responsible for innovative special services including Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only federally funded Health Care for the Homeless program, schoolbased health programs, outreach and social services & visionary new program development. Candidates must have expertise in quality improvement, personnel, fiscal management, maintenance of inter-agency relationships, ability to serve on CHCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management team & demonstrate commitment to the mission & values of a Federally Qualified Health Center. The Community Health Center provides comprehensive primary and dental care to over 12,000 residents each year. Our Health Care for the Homeless program cares for over 1200 homeless men, women and children at our Safe Harbor and Pearl Street Clinics in downtown Burlington. As an employer, we offer flexible hours, competitive benefits and compensation and an unequaled community mission of care. Minimum Qualifications: Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree & 5 years increasingly responsible management experience preferably in healthcare & human services. Send resume & cover letter to:
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AUCTION COORDINATOR Vermont Public Television is looking for a committed individual to coordinate and oversee all aspects of an online travel auction. Entails providing leadership and supervision for all activities related to the online auction, developing partnerships, and soliciting & securing donations. Management of auction website including data input, graphic upload, item management and customer database. Organizational and computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Access and mail merge processes, are considered a necessity. Fundraising experience is very desirable. This is a flexible schedule, part-time temporary position without benefits. Please send resumes by August 11th to:
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Get Involved! Have you been thinking about ways to give back to our community? Have you thought about volunteering, but still need the extra income, too? The VNA is in need of Care Providers to help people in Chittenden County with the tasks most of us take for granted â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene care, errands and more. With this assistance, our neighbors are able to remain independent, in their own homes, longer. The VNA offers a very flexible workschedule, shift differentials, reimbursement for mileage and more! A high school diploma or GED, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, vehicle and the ability to lift 50 lbs. are all required.
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Civil Engineering Firm Experience with AutoCAD in Civil Engineering/Surveying disciplines, from Release 14 through Land Development Desktop 2005, including digital terrain modeling, road and utility profiles, and use of digital orthophotography. Technical background should include in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD from installation to plotting/printing, including strong troubleshooting skills. Additional IT experience would be desirable including in-depth knowledge of Windows XP operating system, including strong support skills for small wired peer-to-peer LAN and WAN. Duties include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting/maintenance of PCs, printers, and network hardware (no servers); support for Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Send your resume to:
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Clinical Case Manager, Full-Time Spruce Mountain Inn is a small, nationally known residential psychiatric program in Plainfield, Vermont. We are seeking a detail-oriented person with good communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and clinical skills to be part of our team! You will help our clients achieve their goals while you have a rewarding experience in the mental health field in a supportive work environment. Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and experience in case management necessary. Full benefits.
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The Baird Center for Children and Families A Division of the Howard Center for Human Services
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Key leadership position for the Baird Division with responsibility for key daily operation functions, including managing office support, overseeing administrative support staff and supporting Division Director. The successful candidate will need to be exceptionally well organized, possess excellent communication skills in dealing with people at all levels in both the internal and external environments. We seek an individual with creative problem-solving skills, excellent leadership skills, and advanced computer skills. Prior experience in supervision/leadership is a must. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits package. Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Catherine Simonson Baird Center for Children and Families 1138 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Email: catherines@howardcenter.org EOE/TTY Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Editorial Assistant Ashgate Publishing, an international publisher of scholarly books, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated team member to join the editorial department in our Burlington office. The Editorial Assistant will support the commissioning editors by performing a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to liaising with authors; tracking the status of book proposals; and liaising with other Ashgate departments. The position requires strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities. Computer skills, especially with Word and Excel, are required.
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For further information contact the Community High School of VT, Department of Corrections, 802-241-2273.
For further information contact the Community High School of VT, Department of Corrections, 802-241-2273.
To apply, visit the Department of Personnel website: www.vtstatejobs.info and apply online, or contact VT Department of Personnel, Employment Services, Osgood Building, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-2801. 802-241-4380.
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7D CLASSIFIEDSEMPLOYMENT PT CAKE DECORATOR/ BAKER Needed for our busy Shelburne bakery. Please stop by our store on Route 7 for an application or call 985-2000 for more information.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS AND EDUCATION & OUTREACH COORDINATORS Outright Vermont seeks two motivated, outgoing leaders to fill Health & Wellness and Education & Outreach Coordinator positions. Applicants must be dedicated to our mission of building safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Vermont. Both positions require a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and very strong communication and presentation skills. For full job descriptions and salary information, please visit our website: www.outrightvt.org. Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience, resume and (brief) writing sample by August 11th to:
kate@outrightvt.org or mail to: Kate Jerman, Outright Vermont P.O. Box 5235 Burlington, VT 05402
Internal Communications Coordinator
Post internal university announcements and maintain events calendar; assist department content managers in preparation and maintenance of intranet content; monitor and edit all materials on the university portal for conformity with policies and standards. Work closely with the Intranet Application Manager and technical staff to develop portal content and monitor its maintenance. Train department content managers on such subjects as writing for the web and the use of the intranet content management software, through workshops and one-onone training. See more information at www.norwich.edu/jobs. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong writing skills; strong organizational skills; attention to detail; the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and shift priorities; great communication skills; technical expertise is not required, but the ability to learn to use content management and portal software, and to train others in its use, is essential. Please send a letter of application and résumé to: Internal Communications Coordinator Search-S, Human Resources, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, Vermont 05663 or by email to jobs@norwich.edu. Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package.
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AssEssmEnt AdministrAtors temporary Vermont Job opportunites The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a congressionally mandated elementary and secondary education research study has temporary, part-time opportunities for candidates who: enjoy working in schools, are detail-oriented, can work in a team environment, have good communication skills, and have some education or research experience. Job assignments begin in December 2006 and January 2007 and offer competitive pay rates. Candidates must complete an FBI background security check, provide own transportation, and be able to carry 15 lb. Boxes. Please call 888-237-8036 for more information. Email your resume to:
nAEPrecruit@westat.com or mail to: WEstAt, Attn: nAEP Field room 9720 Gaither road, Gaithersburg, md 20877 or fax to: 301-330-7063. For more information on Westat, visit: www.westat.com. EOE.
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Community Inclusion Facilitator Position At CVS we pay you to play! Support individuals with developmental disabilities in a one-on-one setting while enjoying your community to its fullest. Shoot hoops, swim, fish, walk around the many wonderful parks Chittenden County has to offer, and so much more! This is a fully benefited position including health, dental, life and disability insurance, mileage reimbursement, retirement, a generous combined time-off package, discount at the local gym, and 11 paid holidays!! We are currently hiring for both part- and full- time positions. Enjoy your summer while making a difference in your community and in someone’s life. Please send your resume to Elizabeth Sightler at: esightler@cvcvt.org or mail to the address below.
Home Providers CVS is looking for a dedicated, active individual or couple to provide companionship and oversight to an energetic woman in her Winooski home. The ideal candidate will support this woman in maintaining and increasing her independence. Compensation, paid vacation and assistance with home modifications is provided. For more information about this position, contact Al Frugoli, afrugoli@cvsvt.org, ext. 108.
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W EB C ONTENT P RODUCER Creative/production position will work closely with web editor to create and maintain web content for eatingwell.com and partners. Requires 3-5 years editorial/ web experience, familiarity with food and nutrition a plus. Candidates must demonstrate skills in writing, editing, project management. Must be proficient in MS Office; Quark, Fireworks, FileMaker, Photoshop helpful. Must be comfortable with emerging technologies, web content management systems and basic HTML.
This is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position. Responsibilities include assisting in all aspects of a recognized Division III strength and conditioning program including design, implementation and scheduling of programs for all sports. In addition the successful candidate will support members of the staff, faculty, and other students in developing strength and conditioning programs to fit their needs. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in exercise science or related field is required. CSCS certification and previous experience as a college athlete preferred. Must be willing to begin employment not later than September 1, 2006, and have the flexibility to work a varied schedule including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
O NLINE B USINESS D EVELOPMENT A SSOCIATE Develop online partnerships with food-related and health & wellness companies offering EATINGWELL's award winning content, custom publishing services, and online advertising in exchange for licensing fees, web traffic, and promotions. Seeking ambitious, self-starter with 3 years experience in online marketing strategies, negotiating and closing strategic deals. Knowledge of health & wellness marketplace a plus.
For immediate consideration, e-mail cover letter, resume and contact information for three reference to: jobs@norwich.edu, referencing Assistant Strength Coach Search-S or send to Assistant Strength Coach Search, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663.
Send Resume and Cover letter (please specify position) to:
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Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package. Visit our web site at: www.norwich.edu
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INTENSIVE FAMILY-BASED SERVICES NCSS is seeking a new addition to its Intensive Family-Based Services team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in familycentered practice and support, child and family development and parenting strategies for families who may be experiencing mental health, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. This position provides direct service to children and families in home and community-based settings, including service coordination, assessment, advocacy, and skills training. Bachelor’s degree, strong collaboration and communication skills, a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are a must.
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INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER Recovery-oriented mental health program seeks dynamic, flexible team player to provide intensive case management services to individuals with major and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include providing assistance with activities of daily living, money management, social and interpersonal skill development, medication monitoring, and supportive counseling in community settings, including home visits. Must be reliable, have the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Requires the ability and willingness to provide transportation for clients. Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays). Knowledge of substance abuse and the criminal justice system desirable, however, not required. Associate’s degree in the Human Service field and relevant experience required.
Topnotch Resort and Spa, Vermont’s only Preferred Hotel and Resort, has immediate openings for the following year-round positions:
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Check out our Job Fair being held on Thursday, August 10, THERAPEUTIC RESIDENCE — FULL-TIME POSITION at the Resort from 2-7 pm. Progressive mental health team is looking for an individual who You will have an opportunity is interested in working with individuals in a therapeutic residence in St. Albans City and in the provision of individualized support. to have an on-site interview Position includes mostly 2nd shift with some weekend and holiday with one of our Department hours. Requires compassion, patience and a non-judgmental Managers. We are currently approach to mental health recovery. Candidates should have accepting applications knowledge of both supported employment and co-occurring for Food & Beverage, treatment principles. Undergraduate degree preferred but not required. Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record and Housekeeping, Front have the ability to provide transportation. Excellent benefit package. Office, Kid’s Program, Spa, Reservations and HOME PROVIDER Brown 865-1020 x 21 Retail.Need to place an employment ad? Call Michelle Searching for a residential home provider in Franklin County for e
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RESPITE PROVIDER Support team seeking single man or couple without children to share their865-1020 Franklin County home with a man the first two weekends Brown x 21 of every month, Friday morning through Monday morning. Candidate will work closely with Services Coordinator and other team members to support this individual. If you would like to make a difference in someone’s life, this is the job for you. Please call Gordon at 802-524-0574, ext. 225.
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Do you have MacGyver-like abilities to create workspaces from recycled wood planks or hang advertising banners using magnets and Plexiglas? City Market is looking for a full-time Facilities Coordinator responsible for on-site maintenance and repairs including ensuring all work premises are clean, ensuring that store equipment and systems are in good working order, coordinating waste disposal, ordering related supplies, and maintaining parking lot safety. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 yrs related experience; trade education preferred. Must have knowledge of maintenance, equipment repair, building materials, and cleaning procedures, be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have clear and positive communication skills, be able to work a flexible schedule, and be a team player. We offer fantastic benefits including medical, dental, life and vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, store discount, mass transit reimbursement, health club discounts and much more! EOE Fill out an application at Customer Service, print one out online at www.citymarket.coop or send your resume via email or snail mail to:
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Join our growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial software company in Montpelier, developing and installing a dynamic new software product for life science laboratories.
Software Tester Help us find software bugs. Must love working around PCs and browsers, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and an inquisitive mind. Experience testing software and creating and executing test plans a plus.
Software Implementation Specialist Be part of our rapidly growing implementation team. Experience implementing software products required. Experience with laboratory processes and software development or validation preferred. Travel required.
Sales Representative Join our growing sales team and help us sell an exciting new software system to the pharmaceutical drug development industry. Experience in selling products to business customers required. Experience with pharmaceutical or laboratory sales preferred. Travel required.
Technical Sales Engineer Seeking individual to join our sales team and demonstrate the technological advantages of our innovative software solution to drug development organizations. Engineering degree or significant engineering experience required. Experience with sales preferred. Travel required. Please email cover letter and resume to our HR department at:
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Head Server/Assistant Manager, M-F Food Servers Casual, laid-back atmosphere. Flexible scheduling. Meals included. Ask for Alex.
Stop by Alex’s Restaurant at 1636 Williston Road, South Burlington or call 862-5678.
FALL CHILD CARE NEEDED We are looking for an experienced, fun, creative, nurturing — yet able to set limits — caregiver for 3-day-a-week position in Burlington. We have 2 children — a 1-year-old and a 5-year-old. The position is M,W, and Fri, 7:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Our 5-year-old is in morning preschool. Experience working with young children a must. Non-smoker and clean driving record. Please be willing to make a one-year commitment.
Please call: 864-3726
GENERAL MANAGER FOR RESTAURANT
Shipping/Office Support Clerk Position requires a minimum of 2 years experience in office/administrative work. Must have excellent phone skills, data entry and invoicing experience. Knowledge of Fed-Ex, UPS, freight LTL online shipping programs, strong background in Microsoft Word and Excel. Position is responsible for Accuracy and Quality of all shipping functions, handling incoming phone calls, managing many aspects of the front office and providing support to Sales and Customer Service. Must be well organized, able to produce neat and detailed work results, and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks. Email or mail your cover letter and resume to:
SB Electronics 131 South Main Street Barre, VT 05641 email: lizt@sbelectronics.com Applications by mail or email only. No phone calls. SB Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Associate Director of Admissions Position Description: The office of Admissions seeks a dynamic individual to join our team. Norwich University is a unique institution that combines an established military tradition with a quality private education that focuses on leadership and character development. Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of Admissions/Recruitment experience. Strong interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral), presentation experience, sales/marketing skills, supervisory skills, and ability to be a member of a team. Energetic, flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends. Military experience, military school experience or ROTC experience a plus. A valid driver’s license is required. Deadline for submission of materials is September 1, 2006. A complete application package will include a cover letter, resume and the names and addresses of at least three professional references. Please submit completed applications to: Associate Director Search-S, Human Resources, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05063, or via email to : jobs@norwich.edu.
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Johnson State College invites applications for the position of Women’s Soccer Coach. This position will be responsible for the direction of the women’s soccer program: including recruitment of quality student athletes, retention, fundraising, pre and post season conditioning programs, and the organizing and planning of practices and game strategies. Responsibilities also include monitoring academic performance of their student athletes. This includes overseeing of class attendance, grades, class performance and study habits to encourage the attainment of a degree and maintain athletics eligibility. Bachelor’s degree required. Collegiate playing/coaching experience preferred.
Johnson State College invites applications for the position of Men’s Soccer Coach. This position will be responsible for the direction of the men’s soccer program: including recruitment of quality student athletes, retention, fundraising, pre- and post-season conditioning programs, and the organizing and planning of practices and game strategies. Responsibilities also include monitoring academic performance of their student athletes. This includes overseeing of class attendance, grades, class performance and study habits to encourage the attainment of a degree and maintain athletics eligibility. Bachelor’s degree required. Collegiate playing/coaching experience preferred.
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references to:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three references to:
Barb Lougee, Athletics Director Barbara.Lougee@jsc.vsc.edu
Barb Lougee, Athletics Director Barbara.Lougee@jsc.vsc.edu
Positive Pie Inc. is a fun, lively and conscientious ownerinvolved food dining experience with national aspirations in Vermont’s capital. We are a full-service restaurant and music venue with an eclectic atmosphere. If you have a passion for people, team leadership, creativity and excellence, then Positive Pie Inc. is the place for you. Responsibilities include supervision of up to 30 staff, general operations including kitchen, bar and FOH. We are looking for great interpersonal relations and communications, emotional intelligence, sense of humor and charisma; someone with 2-3 years of managerial experience in casual dining and 3-5 years in general restaurant experience preferred. Remit resume including salary history to:
carlo@1lbproductions.com or mail to: Positive Pie Inc. 1034 Laird Pond Road Plainfield, Vermont 05667. Competitive salary and benefits offered. No walk-ins or phone calls at this time. We are an Equal Opportunity employer.
ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN OF ADMINISTRATION VSC Grade 10, Temporary Position thru 12/31/06 Johnson State College is seeking an Assistant to the Dean of Administration to assist in daily activities/ operations within the Dean’s office. The successful candidate will hold an Associate’s degree and have at least four years of clerical, bookkeeping, and administrative experience. Necessary skills include computer applications, problem solving, scheduling, and ability to function well in a busy office. Good understanding of accounting practices desirable. Knowledge of Personnel/Human Resources are especially welcome. Send cover letter with resume to:
Sharron Scott, Dean of Administration Sharron.Scott@jsc.vsc.edu
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7D CLASSIFIEDSEMPLOYMENT Programs Assistant Association of Vermont Recyclers: nonprofit for waste reduction and environmental health. AVR seeks an organized, self-motivated person to schedule educational programs, coordinate logistics, manage tracking systems and databases. The ideal candidate has passion for environmental issues, is highly productive, detail oriented and flexible; possesses talent in sales, verbal and written communication; plus knowledge of Microsoft Office incl. Access, Vermont schools and sustainable living. Min. 2 years experience in administrative positions. PTE position 25 hrs/wk $12.20/hr. Hiring now. Please mail cover letter & resume to:
Part-Time Night Nursing Position Earn up to $35,000/yr working Up to 1-2 shifts/week Private Duty Home Health Care RN License Required Rate: $33 to $37/hr
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If you are looking for a pleasant, clean and comfortable home health work environment, consider this rewarding opportunity to provide quality care for our 9-year-old son with high-tech nursing needs. Be a part of a nurturing, private duty, home care team, supported by doctors, specialists, OT/PT, teachers, family and community. Pleasant lakeside South Hero setting. Non-smoking.
Karin McNeill, AVR Re: Programs Assistant Position P.O. Box 428 Plainfield, VT 05667 (No emails, please)
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A SPECIAL CHILD Call Janine 802-879-9537 for info.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Permanent part-time position includes telephone and in-person window ticket sales. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required as well as accuracy and speed in data entry. Evening and weekend hours required. To apply, mail a letter and resume to:
Flynn Center Box Office, Attn: Leeeza 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Email to lrobbins@flynncenter.org or complete an application at the Box Office Window. No phone calls, please. EOE
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Maternal Child Health/Pediatric Nurse Addison County Home Health & Hospice, Inc., is seeking candidates for a Full-time Maternal Child Health/Pediatric Nurse. This important position is responsible for caseload of Healthy Baby families plus pediatric clients. The candidate must have strong prenatal/postpartum teaching skills, breast-feeding instruction, and strong clinical assessment skills. They also must be able to function independently. They will work collaboratively with patients, families, other disciplines and other community agencies. Qualifications include a current VT Registered Nursing License and two years of nursing experience. To apply please send resume to: ACHH&H, P.O. Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753 Via our website at: www.achhh.org or stop by our office approximately 2 miles north of Middlebury on Rte. 7.
Learning Center Site Coordinator Learning Works Center, Colchester, VT
Vermont Adult Learning, a private, nonprofit, statewide provider of adult education and life skills programs seeks a Learning Center Site Coordinator to supervise and lead center staff. Coordinator will facilitate staff communication, team meetings, curriculum and program development, and new employee orientation. Oversees accurate & timely processing of center student information. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferably with adults. Must have supervisory/management experience. Prior experience teaching adults with learning difficulties a plus. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and team building skills. Must be competent in information technology skills. Must communicate effectively in English both verbally & in writing. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Please send a letter of interest and resume by August 11, 2006 to: Search Committee, Vermont Adult Learning 462 Hegeman Dr., Ste. 3, Colchester, VT 05446 Or email to: cmills@vtadultlearning.org Visit website at: www.vtadultlearning.org A copy of the job description may be requested by contacting: ldowley@vtadultlearning.org
CRT CASE MANAGER/CLINICIAN Master’s level clinician needed to provide services to adults recovering from severe and persistent mental illness. Duties include diagnosis and evaluation for assigned caseload, treatment planning, individual and group psychotherapy, case management and service coordination, and provision of supportive counseling. Master’s degree in relevant Human Services field and QMHP eligibility required. Experience with current DBT and Co-occurring/ Disorders practices preferred. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. Direct client work is conducted in a variety of clinic and communitybased settings. Please submit a resume to:
Rutland Mental Health Services, EOE Human Resources P.O. Box 222 Rutland, VT 05702
Green Mountain Club GROUP OUTREACH SPECIALIST The Green Mountain Club, manager and protector of the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail hiking system, seeks an AmeriCorps member to fill an exciting service opportunity as Group Outreach Specialist. Responsibilities include providing educational outreach programs and workshops for schools, camps, and other groups both on and off the trail, working with volunteer trail groups, and administrative duties as required to support the program. Full-time benefits include $12,325 stipend plus $4,725 education award (pre-tax) for 11+ month period, and health insurance for an 11+ month commitment. Applications are due by August 30. Start date is September 27. Send resume, letter of interest, and three references to: The Green Mountain Club: Group Outreach Specialist Search 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road Waterbury Center, VT 05677 or email: pantosketcham@greenmountainclub.org.
Customer Service Supervisor The FlynnTix Regional Box Office is searching for a Customer Service Supervisor. Job duties include hiring, training, and supervising sales staff for ticket order fulfillment and “in person” sales, including night-of-show staffing at various venues. In addition, this position involves a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of Box Office Management. Requirements include outstanding customer service and supervisory skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and computer literacy. Previous retail/supervisory experience is highly desirable. This is a full-time position, including some evenings and weekends. Excellent benefits provided. Send cover letter and resume by August 4, 2006 to:
FLYNN CENTER HR DEPT. 153 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 Or email to: dpetrovs@flynncenter.org. No phone calls, please. EOE
MUSIC TEACHER General/Instrumental/Choral Orange Center School/Washington Village School
Orange Center School and Washington Village School, with a vision of collaboration, seeks a .60 FTE (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) Pre K through grade 8 Music Teacher. The successful candidate will be well versed in the National Standards for Music Educators and the Vermont Grade Expectations for the Arts, be flexible, be creative in his/her thinking, and have respect for children. Start date August 23, 2006. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and certification documents to:
Music Teacher Search C/o Orange North Supervisory Union 111B Brush Hill Road Williamstown, VT 05679 EOE
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AFTER-SCHOOL ASSISTANTS - PART-TIME For YMCA after-school programs around Chittenden County. 15-20 hours/week. Must have experience with school-age children. Y membership and training opportunities.
Are you a customer-focused individual looking for a new career? The VNA is seeking a team-player to assist with day-to-day departmental administrative functions including scheduling visits, answering phones and more.
Call Julie at: 862-9622. EOE
This position is full-time and benefited. Excellent communication skills, computer skills and a pleasant attitude are a must. Familiarity with medical terminology is strongly desired. Please send resume and cover letter referencing this position to:
SCHOOL-AGE SITE DIRECTOR Energetic, organized persons to direct YMCA after-school programs around Chittenden County. 24 hrs/week. Bachelor’s in education or related field, experience with school-age children. Competitive salary, training opportunities. Resume to:
Julie Peterson 266 College St, Burlington, VT 05401 or call: 862-9622. EOE
VNA, Attn: HR 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.
What’s it like to work at Healthy Living? What we strive for is a team of people who like to work hard, support each other, offer stellar customer service and go home feeling good at the end of the day. If this sounds like the kind of community you’d like to be part of, read on!
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Upscale French restaurant. Very well-paid. 3-4 evening shifts/week. Experience not required, but candidate should have an interest in food and wine and have some college. French speaking ability a plus. Apply in person, 3-5 pm, Tues. - Sat.
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Half-time HIV Prevention Program Assistant (Burlington-based) Seeking individual to work within a dynamic social service and social change organization providing program support to HIV prevention staff. Entrylevel position to assist with data entry and paperwork. Must have strong computer skills. Salary range: $12,500-$11,500; excellent benefits; pro-rated for half time. Send cover letter and resume by August 7th to:
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Applicants should be committed to working as a collaborative member of a teaching team in a progressive educational environment.
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EMPLOYMENT Journalists, PhotograPhers, and VideograPhers We are the Public Affairs unit in the Vermont Army National Guard, located in Colchester. We will teach you photo and video skills at the world class Defense Information Institute in Maryland, and then integrate you into our small and excellent team where you will tell the story of Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen Soldiers. We are presently offering a $20,000 bonus for select positions. We have multiple tuition-assistance programs available as well, up to $4500 per year.
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Milton Family Community Center P.O. Box 619, Milton, VT 05468
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Full-time, permanent position open. Stove and pipe installs, inventory, and sales. Will train the right person. Good salary plus benefits.
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â&#x20AC;˘ PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE THE SHOE SHOP IS LOOKING FOR RESPONSIBLE, OUTGOING INDIVIDUALS FOR RETAIL SALES POSITIONS.
Candidates must be positive, creative, collaborative, selfmotivated, and proficient in standards-based physical education instruction. To be considered for this position, candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, proper licensure. Send resume, 3 letters of reference, transcripts, proof of license to:
Grand Isle Supervisory Union 5038 U.S. Route 2, North Hero, VT 05474 EOE
â&#x20AC;˘ Red Mill Line Cook â&#x20AC;˘ Pantry Cooks â&#x20AC;˘ Dishwasher Apply at: 4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT or call 802-475-7848 employment@basinharbor.com Basin Harbor Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Editor Editor We are looking for the right person to join the Journal of Light Construction editorial team. Candidates should have construction experience, general knowledge of building codes and business practices, skill with a camera, and the ability to write clearly and concisely. The job offers great benefits and the opportunity to travel to trade shows and job sites. If you are interested, send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
JLC Editorial 186 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495 Or fax to: 802-879-9384
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Infant teacher needed for small, accredited center in Williston. The ideal candidate will be energetic and dedicated, child-centered, nurturing, and creative. Recent experience in group child care required. Competitive wages, health insurance, generous paid leave. Cover letter and resume to: EM7, Child Care Resource, 181 Commerce St., Williston, VT 05495 by August 14.
Preschool Program Coordinator King Street Youth Center seeks an Early Childhood Professional for the coordination of our diverse NAEYC accredited preschool program. Degree in Early Childhood Education and Vermont State licensure preferred. Familiarity with NAEYC, ADM, Head Start and Child Care Subsidy helpful but not required. 32 hours per week, includes benefits. Send resume, 3 references and cover letter to:
Preschool Coordinator King Street Youth Center PO BOX 1615 Burlington, Vermont 05402
Houseneeds, Inc. located in Waitsfield, VT is expanding our team and we are looking for a motivated inside
SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON This entry-level position involves taking orders from incoming calls, the web and trouble-shooting customer issues. Qualified candidates will be enthusiastic self-starters with excellent communication and computer skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; familiarity with contact management software a plus. We will teach you everything else. Full-time position with good benefits and bonus eligibility in this growing company. Smoke-free environment. Please send your letter and resume to:
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EMPLOYMENT Traditional Karate Instructors needed.
First Baptist Church, Burlington seeks applicants for:
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Dinosaur Daycare Childcare center in search of fun loving, creative, organized, team player for our dynamic center. We work hard but play harder! Applicant must like to paint, sing, laugh, dance, and enjoy being around children.
is in need of hardworking, responsible people with outgoing personalities and a neat appearance. Flexible hours days and nights and great pay. Be part of downtown’s hottest hot dog spot! Earnings potential up to $15/hr.
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Part-time 20 - 25 hours/week., Mon thru Fri 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Contact Sande Staub at: sande@klingersbread. com or call 802-651-7196.
Smart Suites is seeking candidates for
FT/PT FRONT DESK AGENTS & HOUSEKEEPERS Please apply in person at: 1700 Shelburne Road South Burlington, VT
The The Pet Pet Lodge Lodge ofof Williston Williston isis Hiring! Hiring!
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Requirements: • 2 years experience • Must be neat and detail oriented • Must have reliable transportation Pay depends on experience. Looking for full-time or part-time. Summer or year-round employment.
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Call Chef Jon, 802-434-3148.
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Vision Promotions & Marketing, Inc. in South Burlington is growing. We are looking for energetic, fast-paced people with a love of making money! Work Monday through Thursday from 6 PM to 9 PM,following up with potential customers.No sales experience required. Advancement opportunities available. Starting pay up to $14 per hour with weekly bonuses.
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The Colchester Parks & Recreation Department is seeking 6-8 fun, energetic and responsible individuals to work with schoolage children for the 2006-2007 school year. 15-30 hours/ week. Hourly rate $9.50-11.00 depending on experience. For more information or an application call 655-0822 or log onto www.town.colchester.vt.us. Deadline for applications: August 4.
Litigation Paralegal Our busy Stowe Law Firm has a position available for an experienced litigation paralegal who is organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks. We offer a salary commensurate with experience, and good benefits. Fax your resume to: 802-253-7330 or mail to: P.O. Box 819, Stowe, VT 05672.
Brain Injury Association of Vermont biavtinfo@adelphia.net or mail to: PO Box 226, Shelburne, VT 05482.
The Historical Pages Company is seeking a resourceful & enthusiastic sales person who is jazzed about selling & helping promote history.
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Toscano Cafe/Bistro, Richmond, seeks experienced professional with strong sauté skills and excellent sanitation. Full-time, salaried position for team player with flex schedule. Possibility for advancement.
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The Brain Injury Association of Vermont is looking for a Savvy Administrative Assistant. Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access database, filing and organizing ability extremely helpful. This position is a 10 hours/week contracted position that pays $12 an hour. Send resumes to:
Burlington, Richmond, Williston & surrounding towns
Please stop by to fill out application. We are currently looking for Dog Daycare Supervisors and Kennel Help. Must be willing to learn new things and VERY attentive to detail. Hard work, but LOTS of FUN!
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GARDEN CENTER AND NURSERY HELP WANTED Looking for an enthusiastic gardener to work part-time in our garden shop and nursery. Plant care knowledge and retail experience a plus. Please call or stop in.
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Personal Trainer/ Physical Therapy Aide needed for busy outpatient location. Responsibilites include assisting therapists with patient care, administrative support and light housekeeping. Ability to multitask and prioritize a must. Full- and part-time opportunities. Mail to:
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Must be motivated, responsible, customer friendly and like a fast pace. No experience necessary. If you are right for the job we will gladly train you. Apply in person at:
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