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DOMESTIC EQUATION? A quick legislative question, if I may: If person A and person B elephant walk together on a semi-frequent basis while living in the same dorm room together for a period of, say, six months or more, would that be considered a domestic partnership? Just wondering. —: William Gestner Burlington

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Your hypothetical character Jennifer felt powerless the morning after she was presumably raped by Brian. This powerlessness is reinforced not by her consenting to drink but by the myriad messages our society endorses surrounding women's power. To illustrate an example, take a look at the Wine Works ad that ran on page 9. That "European with great legs and nice body" is really only a pair of women's legs in high heels. Her body is dismembered by the picture and she is sexually available to our gaze. When you combine this with an advertisement for alcohol, it's no mystery why women are continually assaulted while under the influence of alcohol, like Jennifer. The woman in the ad doesn't even have a mouth to say "no." — Angela Quaranta Burlington Angela Quaranta is the education ; outreach coordinator of the Women's t Rape Crisis Center BRENNER GREAT GUY Hey, my name is Keith, I live in the Old North End, and I read the short article on Eric Brenner [Inside Track, February 9]. I.. .would just like to let the author know that I know Eric on a non-professional level, and he is a great guy. His personal life is his, not the public's. I think it was wrong of you to publish that stuff about his kid; I think it is biased and one-sided. He is going to adjust his child support payments and not because of your article. He is a level-headed guy, oh, and what does being a male stripper have to do with what kind of a person he is? Well, I don't even live in his ward, but I work in it, and his views are great. I know he is young, but, hey, you don't set paid to be in

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Pamela claims the lyrics to be overwrought, simplistic, disingenuous and paranoid (why do you think its called Psycho-VtiAty. Duh?), implying a preference instead for poetically encoded, minced words to entertain, that avoid confronting in plain language the very powers of media censorship and promotion. This letter is a critique of a critic. A type of critic's response initially, that is all too familiar to anyone who refuses the bandwagon jumping, "genercization" of the music industry. But if Pamela and Seven Days are willing to promote dialogue on an equal basis then they will allow this letter to be printed... Currently Psycho-Philly is getting Top 30 heavy airplay across the country on college radio and is negotiating recording contracts with "clear-eyed producers" and record companies as well as getting very positive reviews elsewhere.. .If Pamela's intention was to squash this CD before it got out of state, she was too late, or maybe the Vermont she occupies is just a little bit slow, a little bit biased... — Psycho-Philly Plainfield HONORING INDIVIDUALS I am a conservative, straight Vermont native who supports extending the right to marry to gay and lesbian Vermonters. The following letter, which I sent to Governor Dean, explains why I feel as I do. Dear Governor Dean, I am a conservative, straight Vermonter, writing to support the extension of marriage in Vermont to include same-sex couples, Domestic partners status is at best ^WWnKVPWWPPPWSVI continued on page 19

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Republicans Clobbered in Burlington Election | Sweetwaters on Church Street had that oncea-year crowd Tuesday night — Progressives. And as the clock struck nine, the new city councilor from the Bloody Third strode through the swinging doors to the cheers of the crowd. Phil Fiermonte had made it to prime time. For 20 years, Philip has been one of Bernie Sanders' most talented and dedicated lieutenants. Now he'll be looked at as a potential future mayor or even congressman as the Progressive Party stretches out for statewide credibility. There essentially were three big stories on election night. The first is that all the pissing and moaning over the downtown supermarket did not in the end cost one councilor a seat. The Progs were targeted by the proShaw's team, but you can't easily defeat an entrenched political machine that treats Election Day like the Olympics. Second, Burlington's Republicans have gone from being a four-seat opposition party to a two-seat lonely hearts club. The five Progressives, five Democrats and two Prog-leaning Independents give Mayor Clavelle a lock on power. No more Matt Gardy to nip at his heels anymore, either. And third, Adelphia, the monopoly cable monster with the greedy reputation, just lost Vermont's largest city. In the telecommunications world, Burlap just hit the big time. Mighty Ducks Radio Blitz — The radio spot from Take It to the People, Inc. (TIP) has been blaring on the Vermont radio airwaves for weeks. You must have heard it by now. "If it looks like a duck and swims like a duck..." TIP gets its funding from the Roman Catholic Church, the Mormon Church and individuals, though you won't find mention of that on its Web site. The snappy commercial mocks same-sex marriage, and even the recognition of "civil unions" that's supported by Gov. Howard Brush Dean and the tri-partisan House Judiciary Committee. For these Mighty Ducks of Religious Morality, even the extension of basic civil rights to gay and lesbian Vermont couples is too much to swallow. How Christian of them. But pass the Wonder Bread, Daffy, this duck stuff is mucho interesting. For example, on Saturday morning, yours truly was biking along the Burlington Wtterfront. Behind the breakwater by the Coast Guard station, a few dozen local ducks fought the morning sunrise by determinedly sleeping on one of the last sheets of melting ice in the harbor. We paused to catch their slumber, the TIP antigay rights radio spot ringing in our ears. We counted 43 sleeping mallards, 23 females and 22 males. Twelve male-and-female pairs slept close together like committed, bonded couples. But then there were four pairs of just male ducks doing likewise, and three pairs of just female ducks nestled together two-by-two.- That left five ducks, three males and two females who slept alone against the wind, snuggling with no O t h e r duck. In the golden early morning sunlight, the duck world of Burlington Harbor appeared free of the ignorance and fear that the Self-Righteous Ducks are flaunting in the people world ashore. All ducks were equal, regardless of who they slept with, or even if they chose to sleep alone. Back to the War — On Tuesday morning, House judiciary Committee Chairman Thomas Little went before the lions on "The Mark Johnson Show" on WKDR. The Abomination Squad was all over him. One notorious right-wing talk-radio

big-mouth even blasted Little for being a "moderate" Republican, "which I can't stand!" One Tipster predicted legal same-sex civil unions will bring down Vermont like the Roman Empire before it! Another enlightened caller railed against "legalizing sodomy" in the Green Mountains. Mr. Little pointed out that, as it is now, there are no laws on Vermont's books outlawing sodomy. In fact, said Little, he'd checked his dictionary the other night while in the midst of an e-mail debate with a constituent. "And the first definition of sodomy," he said, "is sex between a man and a woman in any manner other than the standard missionary position. In Vermont, we try to stay out of people's bedrooms, and I think we should." Oh, my God! Heterosexual sodomites in Vermont bedrooms. Get me Pat Robertson, pronto! Angell Sighting — Bishop Ken Angell, CEO of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vermont, made USA Today Monday with his "We Shall Overcome!" call to rally the troops against same-sex marriage. The paper pointed out Little's committee had reached a compromise supporting civil unions, granting same-sex couples rights to inheritance, health insurance, hospital visitation and other benefits. Still, it remains an abomination in the eyes of the Bingo Bishop. "This isn't just a civil matter," Angell told USA Today. "We're here to uphold the Ten Commandments." Jeezum crow! How about a little itsy-bitsy bit of tolerance from Big Bish, instead of fear, ignorance and divisiveness? USA Today noted not all Vermont bishops share the same affection for intolerance as does Angell. Vermont's Episcopal and United Methodist bishops and dozens of other clerics in Vermont disagree completely with the Bingo Bish, it reported. When God finally decides to take a position, we trust Seven DaysW'W be on Holy Heaven's media fax list. Hear they've got quite the press office up there. Painted Black — Speaking of Bishop Angell — quite the powerful reaction to Inside Track's "Men in Black" item of two weeks ago. Yours truly received a heartwarming response, indicating many readers have not forgotten the days when the Roman Catholic Church in this country stood for tolerance and social justice, for civil rights and peace. If only it still did! What a stark difference from the Catholic Church of today, a church that's positioned itself as the leading opponent of reproductive rights for women, while bitterly fighting against equal rights for homosexual citizens. There were just two negative responses we ran across. Bob Garvey, lobbyist for Take It to the People, sent a letter with two gifts enclosed — a prayer card and a religious medal. We returned the items noting we do not accept religious trinkets from lobbyists. Garvey wondered what awful experiences we must have had in seminary. Au contraire, Bob, those years (1966-69) were among the very best we've known. The learning curve was a steep one, and we'll treasure our experiences always. The other negative response was found in, of all places, the Vermont Republican Party's biweekly newsletter, the "GOP Update." Managing Editor Libby Sternberg, a regular Vermont Public Radio commentator, writes a section critiquing the Vermont press, normally on issues with a GOP connection. In the March 1 edition, Ms. Sternberg noted her disgust with "Men in Black." What particu-

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he old Roman adage "charity begins at home" may need a little updating. Self-centered boomers could easily interpret the saying as license to pamper themselves even more. But Holly and Bob Miller clearly subscribe to the original Italian interpretation, and their history of philanthropy in Vermont proves it. In a state crawling with trust funders who keep their bank statements close to their chests, the Rutland-raised couple stands out for its public approach to giving, and for the increasing number of buildings that bear one — or both — of their names. Following the example of local benefactors Warren and Lois McClure, the Millers eschew anonymity, even though it guarantees a steady stream of requests. "It's all about letting the community know that these things don't happen from money falling out of trees, but because of the generosity of friends and neighbors," Holly explains. If that generates a little competitive civic spirit, so be it. "It's also about helping other people learn how to give," she adds. The Millers didn't grow up with money. But since they were married 14 years ago, they have returned millions of dollars to Vermont in cash and in-kind contributions — and where appropriate, have carved their names in the concrete. When he was not developing office space in Newport or Rutland with R.E.M. Development, the man who masterminded Miller's Landmark on the top block of Burlington's Church Street rehabbed the King Street Youth Center — at cost. He also found and financed the fitup of the new Visiting Nurses Association building in Colchester — a contribution valued at $400,000. You can read "Holly D. Miller Building" from Prim Road. At the ribboncutting, Bob surprised his wife, who chaired the capital campaign, by leaving his own name off the dedication. "Bobby said, 'This is Holly's. She worked harder than anybody on it,'" says Patty Motch, VNA's director of development and com-

munity affairs. Acknowledging theirs is a powerful "partnership" both in and out of the spotlight, Motch describes Holly as a "people person...with a spiritual side." Her husband can "look at a building and know exactly what its possibilities are," Motch says. "He's a very smart man." Champlain College also bears the Miller mark — the couple coughed up a $1.5 million in cash three years ago to finance the stunning new high-tech library on campus. That got a rise out of one Champlain student moonlighting as a waitress at a local Chinese restaurant. "Holly and Bobby Miller — as in the Champlain College Library?" was the breathless reaction of their server, Bob recounts, when she recognized the names of her customers from the arched entryway of the communications center. She might have expected them to be historic figures — or at least dining someplace classier. With a Beavis-and-Butthead chuckle, he insists, "We're no different from other folks."

espite a nine-year age difference — Holly is 55, Bob 64 — the Millers were connected even before they met. Both grew up in Rutland, in poor, working-class families. Their grandparents were acquainted, but the two of them were not, although Holly, nee Harlene Dudley, does remember seeing Bob at the swimming pool. "There weren't too many little boys running around with one arm," she says of her husband's disability — his left arm was amputated at birth. Although he smiles when he tells it now, Bob sketches out a childhood that rivals the one in Angelas Ashes. His alcoholic father rarely brought home any wages and, by age 10, Bob was buying clothes for himself. Although he won't go into detail, he says there was "very little supervision" in the household. "The whole family was very dysfunctional, and there was some violence there," he says judiciously. Bob took refuge with relatives, cultivating a resourcefulness that now earns him adjectives like "street-smart," "no-non-

sense" and "straight-shooting." Former Rutland resident Jimmy Johnston remembers Bob as "hell on wheels," on account of his passion for car racing and auto mechanics. He also remembers the scrappy survivor wielding a wrench with one arm better than most guys do with two. He moved into an efficiency apartment over a garage while he was still in high school. "My guidance counselor told me I'd never go to college," Bobby says. "And I knew one thing — I wasn't going to jail. I knew right from wrong." Bob Miller ended up taking off for California with a bunch of friends, and then hitchhiking back to Connecticut. Although nobody would hire him as an auto mechanic there on account of his arm, he talked his way into a drafting job. "I said to myself, 'I had a year of mechanical drawing in high school, so today I'll become a draftsman.'" He learned on the job, earning excellent wages, and planned his next move — back to Vermont. Holly and her family were living in Burlington by that time — in a series of apartments they could never quite afford. When she was a young adolescent, they landed on lower North Street, in an area she referred to as the "war zone." "My mother would hide when the landlord would come, and I would have to answer the door," Holly recalls. "My father worked long hours, and hard, but there just wasn't enough to go around." She also remembers her mother hocking her wedding ring to buy Christmas presents for the five children. Like Bob, Holly went to work during high school, and brought home more money as an A&W waitress than her father made as a meat cutter. And, as with her husband, her guidance counselor at Burlington High was less than encouraging. "I was a junior honors student in high school. In my mind, I was going to college. I didn't know how, and nobody in my family had gone, but when it came time to pick courses, I picked college this and college that. "My guidance counselor called me in and said, 'What are you thinking? You can't go to college. Look where you are living — your family. Change those courses, take clerical and secretarial, and get a job...and help your family.'" Holly traces her compassion for other people back to that defining moment. "The message I got was, 'People like you don't go to college.' Bob would get up and fight if somebody said that, but I just took it inside. I carried that with me for years." Unfortunately, she says, the same kind of stereotyping is directed at rich people, and can be just as isolating. "Everyone that I've seen in the past six weeks has said, 'How come you're not at your home in Florida?' I say to them, 'We don't have a home in Florida. Why do you think we have a home in Florida?'" While her husband drives a Mercedes, Holly opts for a simple van when she does volunteer hospice work. "We come from a different place that way. He says, 'I earned it, I'm not going to hide it,'" she explains. "I just want to blend in. I don't want to be misunderstood."

lthough they came from similar backgrounds, Bob and Holly Miller have very different financial philosophies. Holly worries about security — "My thing is, can we pay the rent?" she says. She occasionally asks her husband, "Can

we really afford that?" Bob is a risk-taker, motivated by his own promises to succeed and deliver. Although he still has a weakness for automobiles — and once ran a car in the New England racing circuit — Holly says he has no attachment to material things, including the couple's penthouse apartment in Burlington. "I'm always thinking, 'What if? What if?' He says,

lion on the table," he says. New England Air got the job, of course, along with a lot of good karma. "It really does come back," he suggests. When you give it away, "everyone trusts you and wants to do business with you. " Over the next few years, the company made significant cash or in-kind gifts to the Flynn Theatre, the Discovery

erties he buys and fixes up." Ward was particularly impressed that despite a zoning snag that caused him a little "heartburn," Bob still came through with 5000 bucks for the local rec department.

t's comes as no surprise that Holly and Bob Miller are particularly devoted to helping kids — their less-than-cushy childhoods make them particularly sympathetic to disadvantaged families. Along with their work at the King Street Youth Center, they have established a $100,000 endowment at the H.O. Wheeler School, which generates scholarships for collegebound students who have attended the elementary school in the Old North End. But Holly is also interested in issues that come up at the end of life. Her father passed away a year before she married Bob, and instead of bringing him to the hospital, her mother, brothers and sisters helped him die at home. "It was just an incredible experience," she says — one that inspired her to train as a hospice volunteer. At that point she hooked up with a group trying to start the Vermont Respite House — a home away from home for terminally ill people. "I felt passionately about people havMuseum, Trinity College, the Sisters of ing the opportunity to die with dignity, Mercy and the Children's Miracle according to their own design. And if Network. But his final charitable act there did not involve a ribbon-cutting. In 1984, they couldn't be at home, this was the second-best place," she recalls. Before she after a dozen years running the business, knew it, she was co-chair of the capital Bob sold New England Air to its employcampaign. "I wasn't at all interested in ees. "It gets companies spread out to peofundraising, but as a board member, it ple who would never own them," he says, was critical," Holly says, adding she and sounding more like a Socialist than a Bob gave the lead gift of $100,000 and Republican. Similarly, he's helped countoversaw the construction. They also less businesses get off the ground with involved the McClures, whom they call reduced rent, no-interest loans and other «mentors. .. » creative financing arrangements. "I did everything from grocery shop to Says Johnston, "He's earned everything help care for residents, and clean," Holly he's got, but he's never forgotten where he recalls, describing their first project came from." together as a "training ground in terms of Selling his company was supposed to giving. Bob likes to say, 'When you get free him up to travel with Holly and "dabHolly, you get me, too.' He's a real partner ble around in real estate a bit." But it didin that way." n't quite work out that way. "I started Needless to say, plenty of nonprofits building buildings," Bob recalls the early would kill to have this couple in their coryears of R.E.M. Development, "and everyner. Plus, the Millers make themselves one wanted to lease from us." The first accessible, and listen to every pitch. They project was Whitcomb Industrial Park in Williston. Soon after, Bob was building the consider it a "privilege" to be asked for money, and "a responsibility to decide: Is state office building on Cherry Street. Community leaders then convinced him to this the best use of our resources?" But "you can't get to them all, and we don't," renovate the old Penney's building on the Bob concedes. They also feel compelled to top block of Church Street. "I did the keep supporting the organizations they same thing in Newport, I did it in Rutland, and other downtowns," Bob says. have helped in the past — for the sake of continuity — and insist there are thouTime and again, he proved the Field of sands of people in Vermont who could Dreams cliche: "If you build it, they will give much more than they do. come." But that doesn't mean they aren't And in some cases, it kept "them" from moved by the occasional call for help, like going elsewhere. A Miller-built warehouse the one they received from a social service in Newport gave Vermont Teddy Bear the space they needed to expand. Ditto Jogbra agency in Newport. The agency was requesting a donation on behalf of a single in Essex, which Bob notes would have left mom "whose washing machine crapped the state if he hadn't found space for the out," as Bobby puts it. She's got three or company. By putting up a new building, four kids, okay, and they say, 'Do you "We were able to convince them to stay think you could afford to buy this gal a here, and to bring another department up. washing machine?' I say, 'What about a So instead of losing 90 jobs, we upped it dryer? Let's get her a dryer, too.' What's six to almost 200," Bob says. "Tensolite is or seven hundred bucks when you can another company — we convinced them make someone happy?" to stay. That's another 250." Holly is more philosophical about it. Miller is clearly a deal-maker, bringing "People find out you have money, and business to areas that are hurting for it. "A immediately they think you don't have a lot of times you hear bad things about heart, or you have never had any problems developers, but you don't hear anything in your life, or you wouldn't understand, or bad about Bobby Miller," says Newport you would judge them," she says. "For me, City Manager John Ward. "He's made looking back makes what I have now much Newport a better place, and he's done it richer. I don't ever want to forget." ® right. He does a great job with the prop-

"I'm always thinking, 'What if? What if?' He says, 'Worst-case scenario, we just walk down the street, go find jobs and tart over." Holly Miller K

'Worst-case scenario, we just walk down the street, go find jobs and start over.'" Despite those differences, the Millers appear to be extraordinarily compatible, listening to each other with the attentiveness of newlyweds. Although Bob has been known to lose his temper on the job, he says he and Holly have never had a fight. Of course, they both had some practice in the relationship realm, and even dated briefly before they got married — to other people. Bob had two children with his first wife, who is still a friend to them both. Holly adopted a daughter with her first husband, a doctor, but the partnership ended after 17 years. By the time he and Holly tied the knot, Bob thought he was ready to retire — he'd already worked 25 years and made lots of money, putting up buildings in Chittenden County. It all started at Jennison Engineering in Burlington. With only his on-the-job drafting experience to recommend him, Bob convinced the owner he could make an engineering office profitable — and got the job. "He called me a few days later and said, 'What department do you want to work in — plumbing, heating or electrical?' I said, 'I don't care, because I don't know anything about any of them.'" Resentful and jealous, his colleagues put Bob to the test, and he quickly learned the engineering basics, like how to run a heat loss or a cooling load on a building. He moved on to the electrical department of Freeman French Freeman and started picking up extra hours at Vermont Heating. When they wanted him full-time, he said, "I'll come, but I want a piece of the action. Here I am, 26. I want to be partner." He was a shareholder until the original owner retired and turned over the reins to four sons and a son-in-law. Citing "philosophical differences," Miller left Vermont Heating voluntarily and started a competing company — New England Air Systems — in 1972. "The first year we made a ton of money, I mean a ton of money," he recalls. Soon after, he started giving the stuff away. In 1979, when the Medical Center Hospital was raising money for a new building, Miller submitted a bid, then reduced it by $500,000; "In reality, we left a half a mil-

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eing valued for themselves and achieving social and economic parity with men is tough enough for American females. But it is far more daunting for their sisters around the globe. In funding international rural projects, the World Bank has reported that while that men usually bankroll themselves or start their own companies, women use significantly smaller grants to improve the entire community's welfare, such as buying the village a cow. In this country, it's been only within the last 50 years that women have had their own money. "In the past, the money always belonged to a woman's husband, brother or son," Knight says. Today, women control 51 percent of the nation's wealth, which they acquire by outliving their husbands, inheriting it from their families or by earning and investing it on their own. Contemporary young women fully expect to earn and control their own cash. "But society still considers it impolite for women to talk about money," laments Knight. "Part of our mission is getting women to challenge that, and to think of themselves as philanthropists working to create a society that values women." The Women's Fund hosts roundtable discussions at which women can talk freely and share ideas about estate planning, choosing economic advisors and teaching their kids to be responsible with the family loot. "My question was, 'Who are our models for this?'" Susan Arnold says of her first experience at a roundtable forum. Arnold and her brothers, long-time residents of Addison County, found themselves unexpectedly wealthy after a lucky investment paid off a few years ago. "We wanted to contribute to the community, but we didn't know how to go about it," says Arnold, who was admittedly uncomfortable with her new status as benefactress. "Talking candidly with other women about giving sparked ; something in me," she says. Last year, Arnold and sisters-in-law Monica McKenna and Kate Tilton contributed what is to date the endowment's largest single

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dent are, ironically, men. Right now, members of the Vermont Women's Fund Council — its governing board — are reviewing applications for the $50,000 in grants they will issue in April. If past history is any indication, they will sustain their penchant for rural projects that serve as models for other areas in the state. To date, grantees include the usual worthy causes: Step-Up for Women, Planned Parenthood, the Woman's Rape Crisis Center and the Women's Small Business Program at Trinity College. Along with Step-Up, the Vermont Law School-based "Have Justice Will Travel" program is statewide. Based in Rockingham, Making the Most of I guides low-income women looking to enter the workforce in such matters as personal hygiene, professional wardrobes and office skills. And somewhat of an orphan on the funding list is New Beginnings, a Middlebury-based "healing psychotherapy group" for women prisoners suffering from depression, schizophrenia and addictions. For the most part, funded projects are preventative rather than rehabilitative, and some of them suggest our foremothers were on the right track. Last year, the Milton Family Community Center was awarded $ 1000 for a "Life Skills Series," where young mothers learned to stitch quilts while talking over the travails of parenthood. For Maryann Tricou, the classes were a chance to experience a little freedom and get out of the house after her second child was born. "It was free, my baby was in the next room, and I'd always wanted to quilt," Tricou says. "We talked about our kids, the schools and our marriages. And I'd go home without that stressed-out feeling." ®

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because low-income people can't afford a reliable, inspectable vehicle, they just can't swing it." To help struggling families get where they need to go, Good News Garage fixes up donated cars and passes them on to applicants who pay only for the cost of the repairs — usually between $400 and $1200. Since its founding four and a half years ago, the program — a branch of Lutheran Social Services of New England — has received about 1000 cars and passed on nearly 450 of them to needy households throughout the state. Those cars

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too expensive to fix are salvaged for parts or junked, and those too expensive to maintain are sold at market value. The organization has received innovation awards from the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Non-Profit Management and from the U.S Small Business Administration. Its story has been told on NPR, CBS and NBC, and in Smithsonian and Family Circle magazines. Colston has received inquiries from hundreds of communities around the country about setting up similar programs. And Good News Garage itself has expanded, with two satellite offices in the Northeast Kingdom and a sister organization in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. You would think that all this acclaim would allow Good News to glide into cruise control. But the road is never smooth in the nonprofit sector. As the working poor continue to have trouble affording cars, and word about Good News spreads, the garage's supply of donated vehicles has actually declined. Since December, Colston says, the organization has been struggling to fill a 50 percent deficit in its rolling stock. Compounding the downturn in donations, a recent rash B I G

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the poverty level. As long as I'm paying my basic bills, and can tuck some away at the same time, I think I'll be all right." But a poor credit rating and some outstanding medical bills

ramp. "It was stinky and I was very sad," Laker recalls. "I cried for a really long time." Finally, last summer, she decided that she just couldn't depend on the Subaru anymore. By then she

get into that car, I'm grateful to them."

"We're not in it for the monev. We make a huge a difference in people's lives." - Mechanic Mike Blair Good News Garage approved applicants are currently waiting for cars — a process that usually takes between two weeks and three months, or even up to nine months in extreme cases. Kimberly George, a divorced, 42-year-old mother of three, has been waiting for a car since last summer. For the past few years, George, who lives in White River Junction with her mother, was unable to work full-time because she couldn't find decent daycare. In December, she solved her childcare problem and took a fulltime position with the Control Power Company. "I'm just getting back on my feet again financially," George says. "I don't consider myself to be on

have disqualified George from taking out a loan to buy a car through standard channels. Then, when a vehicle came up for her at Good News Garage, she didn't have the necessary cash, so her name went back into the pool. Until she acquires a vehicle of her own, George and her children will be depending on her mother, and their own feet, for transportation. Before 30-year-old Jenniflower Laker received her car from Good News last summer, she was driving an old Subaru that was always breaking down — including one chilly spring afternoon when the timing belt gave out, leaving the seven-months-pregnant woman stranded on the Montpelier exit

had a son, Kai, who needed to get to daycare, and she was working as an esthetician at Star Root, an aromatherapy shop in Burlington 30 minutes from her Colchester home. Good News Garage matched her with a gold, 1986 Chevy Cavalier, for which Laker paid $900. The tiny car, which she's covered with Grateful Dead stickers, now carries her to a second job as a counselor at the YMCA's after-school program. This week, it allowed her to take Kai to visit his grandmother, who lives in Massachusetts and doesn't drive. "I'm so blessed this program is in the area," Laker remarks. "They gave me a stepladder for my life and my son. Every day when I

he Good News Garage, which is housed in a converted motorcycle shop near Burlington's waterfront on King Street, doesn't feel like your typical automotive repair shop. The genteel sign hanging outside the historic brick building looks more like something you'd see on a bookstore or coffee shop. Inside, 28-year-old mechanic Mike Blair sports a clump of blond dreads beneath his backwards baseball cap and a beaded hoop through his septum. A poster advertising a benefit concert by the Unknown Blues Band hangs on the wall, and classical music quietly plays on a radio. "The goal here isn't

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someone's life a little easier. "The people that we serve and care for — that's my definition of a neighbor," Colston says of his calling. But he used to answer it with meals, rather than wheels. Before he cooked up the concept of the Good News Garage, Colston ran catering operations for the New England Culinary Institute. After leaving the food industry to work at Community Action, he founded Good News in July 1996, with support from Lutheran Social Services of New England. The timing — two years after the landmark welfare reform bill of 1994 — was opportune, comments Mark Schroeter, assistant director of Social Welfare in Burlington. "People got jobs, but they still needed transportation. A lot of impoverished people need to get to jobs that are in other areas." Before moving to King Street, Good News operated out of a borrowed corner of the CCTA bus barn on Home Avenue, where Van Zandt, then the sole mechanic, had to work flat on his back with a creeper and a jack. To help generate revenues in its early days, the garage serviced cars for the gen?

eral public. In keeping with the program's mission, fees were charged on a sliding scale based on customers' incomes. But the

small families — and according to ability to pay. Because prices are based on repair costs, rather than market value, the standard

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al Colston Good News Garagei system soon proved financially infeasible. "We were getting all $20-an-hour jobs, but very few at the $50-an-hour dealership level," Colston says. Today, in spite of a sign outside the building advertising "automotive services for the whole community," the only cars coming in for servicing are those slated for qualified applicants. Who qualifies for these cars? With demand high and supply low, the garage has had to adopt fairly stringent criteria, says Colston. Besides being lowincome, you have to be working, looking for work or in school. Being a single parent also helps. Autos are matched to applicants by need — large cars for large families, small ones for

system is turned on its head. At Good News, the neediest customers pay the lowest prices for the newest, best-maintained cars. A lot of applicants get referred to the garage by their welfare caseworkers. Because cars received through Good News are technically "gifts," the welfare department is able to "use policy in a creative way," Schroeter says. His department recently set aside funds earmarked for car maintenance to help clients pay for repairs on vehicles acquired for free from Good News. Currently, the garage is under contract to supply Social Welfare clients with 150 vehicles each year. At a satellite program in St.

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Johnsbury, where representatives from local social service agencies work together to match applicants with automobiles, there's more room for flexibility. "The board allows us to take human considerations into account," explains Camille Reno, who coordinates the St. Johnsbury program. "We know the clients, and we know that everyone's situation is different." The Northeast Kingdom group gave a car to an applicant to enable him to flee an abusive situation. It has also approved people who work as volunteers, or not at all. "We feel it's important to their mental health and well-being to maintain the work they're doing," says Reno. "In many cases, it's the only work they'll ever have. One woman lived in Holland, which is very rural and isolated. She was on disability and not actively looking for work, but she had five children at home."

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Another goal is to solidify the program's public funding, which now accounts for roughly one-fifth of its $1 million budget. Colston has recently been appointed to the governor's Affirmative Action Council. He hopes this experience will help him operate more effectively in Montpelier. The director is also counting on a cost-benefit analysis, just launched by a group at the University of Vermont, to demonstrate-how much his program saves the state treasury. "With that in hand," Colston predicts, "it should really be a no-brainer for the governor." In spite of its current challenges, Good News Garage continues to expand, with plans in progress for new sites in Rhode Island and Connecticut. These will not try to replicate the self-contained operation in Burlington, but will look more like the one in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which avoids the expense and complication of running a working garage. Instead, the Sturbridge site simply receives and distributes vehicles, and uses private shops for repairs. Colston doesn't believe programs like his will ever become obsolete. To make that come about, he argues, would "take a revolution on the level of 10 Boston tea parties. It will never happen in our lifetime." But the director doesn't let this outlook get in the way of his mission, which he sees as helping to get individual lives moving. "When you have a single parent now able to get to work and feeling good about herself and being an example for her children. . . then we can start to break that cycle," he says. "It may seem like one drop at a time — we're not going to do this overnight — but I think as long as we go family to family and have an opportunity to make that difference, then it does go back to the community." ®

bristles at the memory. "We were stunned," he remarks. "We spent a lot of time dealing with his smear campaign, Saying we were going to put garages out of business is like saying the Food Shelf would put out Hanna-ford's. It's ridiculous." Another topic that raises the director's ire is people who complain that his program promotes an environmentally unsound lifestyle, urging him to redirect his efforts to promoting alternative transportation. "We're a very mobile society," Colston says. "The same people who bad-mouth giving away cars because we need more public transportation, they've got two or three cars. Give me a break. It's a mosaic. You have to get to the node to get to the bus to get to the train. We've got to have both." The most formidable roadblock Good News faces, however, is the difficulty of soliciting enough donated cars to meet the demand. A chief culprit in this area is competition from other nonprofits that sell the vehicles they receive and use the proceeds to fund their programs. "That's certainly acceptable," Colston acknowledges. "But we find that when we get the word out, people choose us over them because of what we do." To help get the word out, the garage is trying to enlist the help of local clergy and employers. So far, Bell Atlantic, the State of Vermont and the Vermont Bar Association have agreed to publicize the program to their workers. In addition, Colston is anxious to encourage more donations from relatively wealthy states like Connecticut, where cars tend to be better maintained, and rust is less of a problem. The director would also like to see Vermont's — and possibly the nation's — tax laws amended to make donating vehicles more appealing.

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but when they get the bill they go, 'Oh, man, that defeats what I'm trying to do.'" Helping people change selfdestructive patterns like these is fundamental, Dantzscher says. After all, a credit history goes back seven years, and any history

we're trying to do here is to recognize the bigger picture, and that's what gets really confusing for most people," says Dantzscher. "We're so shortsighted; we don't look way down the road six months, 12 months — we're looking at get-

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cle because people often use it for a quick fix, and that's how they got into bankruptcy in the first place," she says. "There are statistics out there on the number of repeat bankruptcies, so before someone goes bankrupt I would tell them to look at the issues [which brought them to that point], and that's a better

["It's been proven people talk more Q fabout sex than money. i ristine Moriarty \ i i tweaking, my own included, because we don't pay attention to it." She adds that "It's been proven people talk more about sex than money. Think about that one!" While few of us would complain about an inheritance, Moriarty notes that even "free money" has its challenges. "I came across the term 'suddenwealth syndrome,' and in this situation individuals have all sorts of feelings," she says. One person might feel guilt that they survived, or that they received money while others didn't. In any case, this type of overwhelming change impacts life, and precipitates decisions about spending and investing. Moriarty agrees with Dantzscher on the subject of bankruptcy. While it may be an appropriate action in certain instances, "It's an overused vehi-

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE? Our country was founded on separation of church and state. People came here to be able to practice freely the religion of their choice. That is our law! Civil marriage has nothing to do with any church or its particular beliefs. Civil marriage is legal without the blessing of any church. Same-gender marriage is strictly a civil rights issue. The arguments being used against it are the sameold same-old ones used against interracial marriage. They didn't work then and shouldn't work now. Let's get over it! Any two people who love each other enough to be willing to commit to a long-term relationship, to support and help each other for life, should be allowed to reap the benefits of such commitment: tax advantages, shared health insurance, mortgages, investments, loans, purchases, etc. This also allows for legal division of goods if they should separate as well, and authority to make medical decisions for the partner and to participate in inheritance matters. Existing same-gender partnerships involve many children. Gay and lesbian couples are already allowed to adopt children in Vermont. We should give these children all the protections that come with having married parents. This would increase family stability

and give deserved dignity ta many, many existing families.- . ~ As for same-gender marriages having any negative effect on opposite-gender ones, they may be a lot more peaceful and possibly set a good example. We already have a 50 percent divorce rate, spousal abuse, child abuse, many childless couples by choice, etc., which we cannot blame on same-gender marriage. Same-gender marriage couldn't be any worse and might work a lot better. Let's give it a chance. Many same-gender marriages already exist in practice. They haven't hurt anybody. Let's allow them the legal benefits, for our fellow consenting adults and their children. — Ellen K. Viereck N. Bennington BIGOTED RELIGION DANGEROUS I did not think that I would be the only person to protest the Clergy Rally at the Statehouse... Since there was only so much room on my sign, my message may have been misunderstood. That message was "Your bigoted, homophobic religion is not fit for public display." In order to head off misinterpretations of that statement, let me explain it. There seems to be general misunderstanding about the meaning of the word "bigoted." The word means obstinate and intolerant; it has nothing to do with hate. I am referring specifically to the belief in the literal truth of the Bible, which says that homosexuality is an abomination unto God. Not all Christians

believe this, but the opponents of benefits for homosexual couples are so sure of their interpretation of Scripture that they are willing to invoke the name of God to their cause. This is the bigotry. In addition to Scriptural interpretation, the other argument which my opponents continually make is that allowing benefits to .homosexual couples will cause the further decline of the stability of traditional families and the decay of our society. I have heard little, if any, credible proof of this claim; it goes against common sense to say that providing benefits to encourage long-term relationships will degrade our society. The main effect of this argument is to make gays and gayfriendly people into scapegoats for societal ills. The opponents of homosexuality use these arguments to mobilize support for their cause, but they also have the effect of demonizing gays and their supporters, putting them at greater risk of anti-gay violence. It is for this reason that I say that publicly presenting these arguments, with the force of established religion and God Himself, is hurtful and dangerous. — Christopher Staffa Underhill Letters P o l i c y : S E V E N D A Y S w a n t s your rants and r a v e s , in 2 5 0 w o r d s or l e s s . Letters are only a c c e p t e d that r e s p o n d to content in S E V E N D A Y S . I n c l u d e your full name and a daytime phone number and s e n d to: S E V E N D A Y S , P.O. Box 1 1 6 4 , Burlington, VT 0 5 4 0 2 - 1 1 6 4 . fax: 8 6 5 - 1 0 1 5 e-mail: sevenday@together.net

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KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. EAST COAST MUSCLE (blues), Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. JOHN CASSEL (jazz piano), Tavern at the Inn at Essex, 7 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Diamond Jim's Grille, 7:30 p.m. NC. THE MATCH (rock), Franny O's, 9 p.m. NC. JENNI JOHNSON & JOE MOORE (jazz/blues), Jake's, 6:30 p.m. NC. SUPERSOUND (DJ), James Moore Tavern, 8 p.m. NC. SAND BLIZZARD (alt-rock), City Limits, .9 p.m. JS1C. ,. CYLINDER (rock), Swany's> p.m. NC. B L 0 0 Z 0 T 0 M Y (jump blues), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. PENNY TOWERS, COLIN MCCAFFREY & GLEND0N INGALLS (jazz/swing), Villa Tragara, 6:30 p.m. $5 with dinner.

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PETER MILES (acoustic rock), Charlie Bs, Stoweflake, 8:30 p.m. NC. NOBBY REED PROJECT (blues), Mountain RoadhouSe, 9 p.m. NC. 0PIUS (groove rock), Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $3-5. ROOMFUL OF BLUES, Rusty Nail, 8:30 p.m. $10/12. THE MIGHTY LOONS (rock), Mad Mountain Tavern, 9 p.m. $4. GEORGE V0LAND (jazz), J.P. Morgan's, 7:30 p.m. NC. THE MIRACLES (funk/rock), Charlie O's, 9 p.m. NC. VIPERH0USE (acid jazz), Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, 9:30 p.m. $7. AA MIKE DEVER (acoustic), Three Mountain Lodge, 6 p.m. NC. SP0GGA (acoustic rock), Nightspot Outback, 3 p.m. NC, followed by BICYCLE MARY (rock), 9 p.m. $5-7. HIGHER CIRCLE (hip-hop), Toadstool Harry's, 9 p.m. $3. s c o n HOLT, JOEY LEONE (blues, rock), Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

SATURDAY DAWN DECKER (jazz), Dockside, 7 p.m. NC. DANA ROBINSON (singer-songwriter), Burlington Coffeehouse, Rhombus, 8 p.m. $8. DAYVE HUCKETT (jazz guitar), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. LITTLE MARTIN (DJ), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. $4/5. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. DJ BUTCH & G U E | T S ; q u ^ 156, 9 p.m. $3/4.18+. RETR0N0ME (DJ), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. $2. STARLINE RHYTHM BOYS (hillbilly boogie), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P's Pub, 9 p.m. NC. DJS T I M DIAZ & RUGGER (hiphop/r&b), Ruben James, 10

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That was VAC Director Alex Aldrich's tongue-in-cheek example while imploring the House , ' Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs — which had been sitting on the state song — to vote, already, a couple weeks back.

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AND THE WINNER I S . , . Damn, if that Magic Hat Mardi Gras parade wasn't the best ever! Props, too, to the new Masquerade Ball — the Friday night party had the whole town asking, "Who was that masked man — or woman?" As co-sponsors of this swell event, Seven Days was not allowed to win the float competition, but even if we were we'd have to hand it to the Holiday Inn — as the judges did — for the best, most elaborate effort on the street. With its amazing green dragon, the hotel took first place for the second consecutive year. Next-door neighbor the W i n d j a m m e r came in second with an Austin Powers theme, complete with go-go dancers. Yeah, baby! The floats are getting bigger and better — surely official krewes will soon follow? — one indication that the Magic Hat event has won over our chilled northern hearts. The other clue, of course, is the thousands of children and grownups who turned out to scream their heads off for those highly desirable beads. Now, that's a bon ton! Happy Lent.

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STATE OF THE SONG Something is rotten in the state of Vermont. Let

me rephrase that: Something stinks under Montpeliers golden dome, and it smells a lot like homophobia. What with the same-sex marriage/ domestic partners brouhaha, the climate is charged to the max with strong emotions and opinions on both sides. But I'm beginning to think that certain legislators, unhappy at being forced to allocate civil partnership rights to homosexuals, are directing their considerable venom elsewhere. Case in point: The recent rejection of the state song, penned by Plainfield songwriter Diane Martin and duly chosen by the citizenry in last year's competition. You will recall the big to-do around soliciting and selecting a replacement to the oldstate song, which no one can even remember, much less sing. The legislature entrusted the Vermont Arts Council with the task, and a contract was drafted, for all entrants to sign, that would turn over to the state the copyright for all non-recording uses. In other words, when school children or legislators or whoever sing the song, they do not have to pay royalties. But on the off chance Ray Charles wants to record it, and someone actually buys it, he will.

Lo and behold, certain members of the committee suddenly found "licensing" problems, despite their own contract written in advance, and Martins assurance that she freely gave rights to the state. Others had no particular good reason for not liking the song. If you can guess where this is going, let me inform you that Martin is a heterosexual, married woman with two kids. Her arranger/accompanist, however, is a lesbian. Paranoid? Don't be so sure. Homophobia is a virulent and often irrational state of mind, and there are other signs that its poison has spread in the legislature, as elsewhere. One's sexual preference should not be the least bit relevant here, of course, but there are rumblings that this slight whiff of homosexuality has colored the committee's view. I've examined the lyrics closely and am pretty sure it doesn't have any sexual allusions, unless "These Green Mountains" means something I don't know about. Could this be the "unprintable" thing Sam Hemingway referred to in his Sunday column? As reported, Martin was stunned and devastated at the baffling defeat of her song — the bill has actually has gone back to committee for more "work." In the nearly two weeks since that vote, everyone involved is trying to figure out why it happened. Not to mention why the song, which was

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Cheese Incident, G Love and Glister are all the type of bands "ready for the next level," says HG's Alex Crothers. Meaning bands who can fill a larger venue than the Winooski nightclub. Look for a few shows this year at Burlington's roomier room . . . Speaking of Higher Ground, one show there this Thursday — and at Killington's Wobbly Barn this Wednesday — won't be around much longer. The

Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute band, is taking a hiatus for at least one year . . . And speaking of Pink Floyd, the band's local champion, Craig Bailey, host of "Floydian Slip" on Champ 101.3, has been profiled in the online 'zine Spare Bricks. Look for the "Features" link at sparebricks.cjb.net . . . Nothin' like a punk Paddy's Day: Check out the all-ages extravaganza, sponsored by WRUV, this Friday at 242 with

Hudson Falcons, Scott MX Turner & Devil's Advocate, The Hybrids and Absolute Zero . . . Happy anniversary to Alley Cats! The King Street club has survived five rockin' — and sometimes rocky — years. RUSS & Co. lead the party this Friday . . . Congrats, too, to The Point's Jody Petersen, who won, for the second year in a row, Gavin's AAA Music Director of the Year! . . . ®

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rEviEwsrEviEwsrEviEwsrEviEwsrEviEwsrEviEwsrEviEw 8 0 8 4 , SO FAR (GB Music, CD) — So Far sounds like a blast from the Spandex-clad past — and it is. Once Vermont's premier "hair band," St. Albans-based 8084 wrote and performed these songs back in '86 — though most were re-recorded in part or whole in subsequent years for this collection. The big, bright material has been given a new lease on life by New York-based label GB Music, and the CD is selling like hotcakes in Europe — where love for American music in all its manifestations never seems to die. Now older, wiser and in full possession of day jobs — not to mention smaller hair (in the case of bassist Frank Barnes, none) — the members of "eight-oh-eight-four" still retain the chops honed by once-constant touring. This was evidenced in a rare local gig last fall, when the band opened for Blue Oyster Cult at Higher Ground. Vocalist Randy Smith has pipes any singer would envy, with the range, sustain and passion to pull off this anthemic fare without the slightest strain. The high notes on "Hold On" alone would give Celine Dion pause. That song, by the way, while lyrically simplistic, is nonetheless catchy as he'll, and spiked by the searing guitar wizardry of Andre Maquera. That could describe all these songs, as a matter of fact, though some are more memorable than others — for my money, add "Too Late for Love" and "Bad Man." In general, So Far offers up toe-tapping, fist-raising fare the likes of which makes me want to go pump some iron. While some of those '80s production aesthetics, like soaring synth washes and a super-fat snare/kick sound, make me cringe — the band members themselves are cringing at this point — So Far speaks of an era some of us are

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already chosen by the people, could be shot down at this point. Stay tuned for updates on this disgraceful affair.

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sure to look back on with more affection than we had for it in the first place. Such is the seduction of nostalgia. Don't forget: Even bell-bottoms made a comeback. Besides their famously tight and professional shows, 8084 always had a rep for melody, dead-on harmonies and powerhouse delivery. Lacking the visuals, you might say the dominant quality on this production — with former New England drummer Hirsh Gardner at the controls — is big. It is also heavy on the high end, so Barnes has his work cut out for him to anchor the bottom and does so admirably. ' m Drummer Scott Belisle, currently featured in photos of the band, and who played on three of these tracks, has actually just departed, clearing the way for a reunion with original drummer Gary Spaulding, Though it's probably a coincidence, the last two songs on So Far — "Lover s Feel" and "Call Me" — could with different treatment be considered pop, and that's precisely the direction new 8084 tunes are going, according to Smith. Forget Poison; think Gin Blossoms, and stay tuned for a new recording later this year. Meanwhile, check out classic 8084 at Shabooms on March 25.

— Pamela Polston LONG BEACH ALLSTARS, RIGHT BACK (Dreamworks Records, CD) — The first track on Right Back, "Righteous Dub," would lead you to believe the Long Beach Dub All-

stars have been hanging out with ol' King Tubby. Appealing rasta austerity is not what you expect to come out of the tattooed white guys with beer bellies featured on the C D cover, especially knowing their hard-edged past. But the SoCal boys — remnants of Sublime and others — place themselves on the second cut, "Rosarito," with references to Baja, California, and with shifts from lilting, mid-tempo ska to a blast of skacore. But in fact those speedy blasts are brief indeed; most of Right Back features UB40-style reggae with hiphop and dancehall mixed in. RAS-1 and Opie Ortiz share lead vocals but make way for Long Beach rapper/MC Dangr as well as reggae artists Half Pint, Tippa Irie and Barrington Levy. While these guests lend a measure of authenticity, this mostly white band makes roots-reggae their own with blatantly urban/suburban themes and allAmerican humor. Witness the somewhat wandery "Like a Dog" about, well, a pet dog, and "Trailer Rats," a loper with scratching and squirrel-onadrenaline sound effects from Marshall Goodman. Former Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson hold up de riddim like a Cali Sly and Robbie, while sax/flute man Tim Wu and keyboardist Jack Maness add lightness. LBDAS leave the aggression behind with this outing; its contemporary take on reggae and ska is actually refreshing, reviving the Jamaican-born genres once again. Check out the dub dudes this Sunday at Higher Ground — but don't be surprised if they break out of a skank and into a slam.

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FRIDA — NATURALEZA VIDA': Paul Leduc's acclaimed tribute to artist Frida Kahlo is expressed in a surreal style reminiscent of her canvasses. 427 Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3196.

art • Also, see exhibit openings in the art listings. FIGURE DRAWING: The human figure motivates aspiring and accomplished artists in a weekly drawing session at the Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-7165.

WOMEN WRITER'S GUILD READING: Elayne Clift, author of To New Jersey With Love and Apologies, leads a reading that also features Elizabeth Flaz, Peggy Sapphire and Luise van Keuren. Borders, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. 'SEARCHING FOR AMY': Acclaimed author Lyle Glazier brings the "shock of the exotic" to a reading of his autobiography. Abernethy Room, Starr Library, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5000. SHORT FICTION READING: Eric Rickstad, author of Reap, joins Christopher Tebbetts for a reading at Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-0569.

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REIKI CLINIC: Practitioners of all levels learn more about the hands-on heal- , ing method. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 877-8374. 'WAR IS HELL...': "But Processing Ain't That Much Fun, Either," is the title of a talk by state archivists about the Vermont Military Records project. See "to do" list, this issue. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. ' Free. Info, 656-4389. 'SEEN AND HEARD': Childcare is : provided as parents convene at a meeting about making Burlington a more kidfriendly place. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Register, 864-6379. WOMEN'S DAY SPEAKOUT: Opponents of violence against women

vore war: The Green Mountain Boys put Vermont on the military map. But documented history of the citizen soldiers since is spotty at best. Records were started during the American Revolution, but a 1945 fire at the Montpelier arsenal destroyed many of them. Existing documents that have been too fragile to handle are finally being converted to microfilm. Project archivist Kelly Nolin and state archivist Gregory Sanford are behind the battle for better records. That may be what inspired them to title their upcoming talk about the project "War Is Hell, But Processing Ain't Much Fun, Either." Wednesday\ March 8. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30p.m. Free. Info, 656-4389.

a refugee remembers • As a teenage refugee in Vermont, Loung Ung's childhood memories of Cambodia nearly drove her to suicide. Later, they propelled her to success as a national spokesperson for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Campaign for a Landmine Free World. Driven out of her middle-class home at age five, Ung and her family tried moving to avoid slaughter by the Khmer Rouge. By the time she was eight, she was in training to be a soldier for Pol Pot, whose soldiers had just killed her father. At an upcoming reading of her memoir, First They Killed My Father, Ung recounts her harrowing journey from Phnom Penh to Essex Junction. Thursday, March 9. Borders, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 7p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.

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bar storming: "Through Myra Colby Bradwell, we can learn so much about women," says Nancy Nahra, co-author of Forgotten Americans. "She really changed things." The Manchester native passed the bar before women even had the right to vote and was subsequently denied the right to practice as a lawyer. This didn't stop her from influencing history: She was active in women's suffrage, instrumental in bringing the 1893 World s Fair to Chicago and ran a weekly newspaper. Twenty years after passing the bar, she was declared the first woman attorney in the United States. Nahra's lecture on Bradwell retraces one sister's significant career in honor of Women's History Month. Wednesday, March 15. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:30p.m. Free. Info, 860-2700.

rally to "rock the silence." A march leaves from UVM Billings Center and winds up at Burlington City Hall, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 8 6 2 - 4 9 2 9 .

ORGANIC SEED WORKSHOP: Local farmer Tom Stearnes makes a case against biotechnology with a session on organic seed-saving strategies. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 482-3820. PRESERVATION BURLINGTON: The annual meeting features a talk about downtown survival by John Ewing, director of the Vermont Forum on Sprawl. Community Boat-house, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8241. ATTENTION DEFICIT MEETING: Children and adults with this neurobiological disorder find support and infor, nation at the Austin Auditorium, Fletcher Allen Health Care Center, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 651-7615.

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Direct from the shores of Lake Elmore, local favorite Jon Gailmor serenades blood donors at the Burlington Blood Center, 32 N. Prospect St., 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 658-6400.

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STORY & CRAFT TIME: Kids three and up engage in artful educational activities. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. 'READING RAINBOW STORY TIME: The four-and-up crowd hears Germs Make Me Sick and Ira Sleeps Over read aloud. Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

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SENIOR RECITALS: A performance by trumpeter Dan Swenson follows a recital by senior saxophonist Ben Aldridge. U V M Recital Hall, Burlington. Aldridge, 2 p.m., Swenson, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040. THE ROSE ROOM REVUE: Vocalist Penny Towers and guitarist Colin McCaffrey cook up jazz and swing originals for diners at Villa Tragara, Waterbury Center, 6:30 p.m. $5. Info, 244-5288. ZARJANKA FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE: Russian singer Irina Rospropo^a leads Dutch performers in a show of Russian peasant songs, dances and rituals. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 426-3210.

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INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN W O R K S H O P : A family consultant tutors parents on the subject of customized learning plans for special students. Northwest Medical Center, St. Albans, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5315. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TALK: Daniel Sax, professor of neurology at Boston University Medical School, shares updated information about the degenerative disease. Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Register, 800-344-4867. 'MEET THE CANDIDATES' SERIES: Voters investigate auditor Edward Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. Woodbury College, Montpelier, 12:10-1 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0516.

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'CALL OF THE DOVE': Share music and "poetry for peace" with fellow mellow types. Bring a cushion to the Waterfront Holistic Healing Center, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 865-2756. SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS GROUP: Victims of violence support and educate their peers. Puffer United Methodist Church, Morrisville, 6:308 p.m. Free. Info, 888-5256.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COLLOQUIUM: Biology prof Janie Wulff makes predictions about the ecological consequences of a sea-level canal through Central America. Gifford Annex Lounge, Middlebury College, 12:20-1:20 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5710.

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DANA ROBINSON: The nationally known folk singer and former Northeast Kingdom resident returns with a concert at the Vermont Leadership Center, E. Charleston, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 723-4705.

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BIRD LECTURE: The Bicknell's Thrush, an endangered, migrant songbird, is the subject of a slideillustrated discussion by the director of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Vermont Leadership Center, E. Charleston, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 723-4705.

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'OLD MAN RIVER': Writer-performer Cynthia Fujikawa shows this film about her father, and his dramatic journey from Hollywood actor to internment camp. 108 Lafayette Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 2 4 1 - 1 1 8 2 . 'THE BUTCHER BOY': Neil Jordan directed this dark, comic tale about a troubled youth in 1960s Ireland. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. FORGIVENESS FILM FESTIVAL: A marathon screening of six forgiveness-focused films includes The Searchers, Hiroshima Mon Amour and Before the Rain. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 12:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

art • Also, see exhibit openings in the art listings. 'LOOKING BACKWARDS': A symposium reflects on the history of visual arts in the 20th century. 2 1 6 Bicentennial Hall, Middiebury College, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.

words JAN ALBERS: The local author signs copies of her new book, Hands on the Land, A History of the Vermont Landscape. Vermont Book Shop, Middlebury, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2061.

kids 'BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA': See March 10, 2 & 7 P-m. :. sr DR. SEUSS STORYTIME: Celebrate at a birthday party with cake, games and a first-time reading of the new Seuss book Gerald McBoing Boing. Borders, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 8 6 5 - 2 7 1 1 . 'CELEBRATION FOR CHILDREN': The Vermont Contemporary

Ballet Company pirouettes for pipsqueaks at the Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $4-6. Info, 878-2941. FAMILY DANCE: A potluck supper follows singing, games and simple steps in a folksy direction. Edmunds School, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. $2. Info, 658-0832. GRANDPARENTS DAY: Kid-toting grandparents celebrate the family relationship and get special coupons at Barnes &C Noble, S. Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 864-8001. STORYTELLING SHOWCASE: Local elementary schoolers present folk tales, scary stories and legends of tricksters at Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. FAMILY BOOK GROUP: Parents and youngsters get on the same page of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Book Rack, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 11 a.m. Info, 655-0231. STORYTIME: Kids get into the seasonal spirit with Irish tales for St. Patrick's Day. Deerleap Books, Bristol, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 453-5684. PUPPET SHOW: Teachers from the Green Mountain Waldorf School perform "Shingebiss," the story of a duck who outsmarted the North Wind. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 & 11 a.m. Free. Info, 223-3338. 'CURIOUS GEORGE': The popular children's story about the mischievous monkey and the Man in the Yellow Hat comes to life on stage at the Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 1 & 4 p.m. $5-10. Info, 603-448-0400.

sport CROSS COUNTRY SKI: Weather willing, the Montpelier section of the Green Mountain Club leads a ski excursion at Stowe Mountain Resort. Meet at Montpelier High School, 8:30 a.m. $ 1 1 . Register, 229-9851. SLED D O G EXCURSION: A seasoned sledder gives tips on mushing mutts and leads a team along the trails of Hardscrabble Mountain. Vermont Leadership Center, E. Charleston, 10:30 a.m. $10. Register, 723-4705. 'ANTI-GRAVITY GRAIL': Freestyle

skiers, snowboarders and skiboarders compete for cash while catching big air. Mount Snow Ski Resort, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. $40. Info, 4 6 4 - 4 1 9 1 . LUGE CHALLENGE: Winter sports fans get a wild ride after a mini-training session with Olympic luge coaches and team members. Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-786-5366.

etc 'BLACK RELIGION IN A WHITE COMMUNITY': Kyle Dodson of St. Michael's College joins conflict resolution specialist Rebecca Flewelling for a talk about keeping the faith. Unitarian Universalist Church, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5630. HISTORY SESSION: Curators and other staffers record oral histories and copy photos from people with memories and memorabilia dating back to 1950s Vermont. Cafe, Shelburne Museum, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3348. 'INTRODUCTION TO PAST LIFE REGRESSION': Get in touch with your former self in a group regression at Rising Sun Healing Center, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7286. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FAIR: Thirteen area schools organize into _ "classrooms" to introduce parents to their individual educational approaches. Gailer School, Shelburne, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 985-1276. ANIMAL ADOPTION DAY: Prospective pets from the North Country Animal League meet potential owners at Pet Food Warehouse, Williston, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5514. WINE TASTING: Get in touch with your inner oenophile at an introduction to various vini. Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, 1-5 p.m. 50<t per taste. Info, 951-9463.

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• Also, see listings in "Sound Advice." GOSPEL W O R K S H O P : Gospel diva Fontella Bass leads a soulful community-singing session. Vergennes Opera House, 2 p.m. $5. Register, 877-6737. BENEFIT CONCERT A N D AUCTION: Vermont Celtic music artists, including Pete Sutherland and Marty Morrissey, come together to benefit the local Celtic College. College Street Congregational Church, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6. Info, 660-9491. CHAMPLAIN ECHOES: Harmonious women compare notes at a weekly rehearsal of the all-female barbershop chorus. The Pines, Dorset St., S. Burlington, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5900.

film '...AND THE EARTH DID NOT DEVOUR HIM': Tomas Rivera penned this semi-autobiographical account of a 12-year-old son of migrant workers in the 1950s. 4 2 7 Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3196. 'LA DOLCE VITA': Federico Fellini's most accessible film is about a society journalist covering a corrupt Rome. 1 1 3 St. Edmund's Hall, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 2:30 p.m. Free.

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words WRITER'S W O R K S H O P : Wannabe writers convene to share works and methods. Barnes &C Noble, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. 'FROM PAGE TO SCREEN' BOOK GROUP: Readers compare film versions of Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame to the novel. Hornbeam Building, Wake Robin Retirement Community, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8307.

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etc BATTERED WOMEN VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers attend an orientation session covering domestic violence education and opportunities with Women Helping Battered Women. UVM Women's Center, 34 South Williams St., Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 6 5 8 - 3 1 3 1 . LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Lawmakers listen to the public at this hot breakfast sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Sheraton Hotel, S. Burlington, 7:15-9 a.m. $13.50. Info, 863-3489.

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Clarion Hotel, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 695-1448. EDUCATION AND THE SOUL': Author Jack Miller speaks about how spiritual practice can be integrated into classrooms. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2535. GOVERNOR'S TREE TAPPING: Kick off the sap season with a tapping ceremony by Gov. Howard Dean, free snowshoeing, sugar-onsnow and a Vermont Products Showcase. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 828-3831. TRAVEL LUNCHEON: The "Magic Carpet" takes diners on an informative and appetizing tour of the Grand Canyon. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. $12. Info, 649-2200. ACTIVIST COALITION MEETING: Activists of all types unite to work against free-trade globalization. Marsh Lounge, Billings Center, UVM, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0806. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL WRITE-IN: Save a life for the price of a stamp. Use pen power against human rights abuses at the Unitarian Church, Burlington, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-4838. WORKER'S RIGHTS: Employees facing discrimination, unsafe working conditions, insurance problems and other labor issues get help from an advocate at the Workers Rights Center, Burlington City Hall, 4:308:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7184. PUBLIC MEDITATION PERIOD: Take a step on the path to enlightenment in an environment that instructs beginners and supports practiced thinkers. Ratna Shri Tibetan Meditation Center, 12 Hillside Ave.,' Montpelier,'&30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-5435. BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUPS: Women Helping Battered Women facilitates a group in Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1996. Also, the Shelter Committee facilitates a meeting in Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0855.

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• Also, see listings in "Sound Advice." PIPE ORGAN RECITAL: Massachusetts-based organist Barbara Owen plays works by American composers and J.S. Bach to benefit the restoration of the Grace Church organ. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 656-6026. JAZZ & GOSPELFEST: Gospel singer Fontella Bass, saxophone duo The Bosman Twins and the group LC Jazz play in a tribute to jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie. Vergennes Opera House, $10. Info, 877-6737. ACOUSTIC JAM: Unplug and unwind during an open-mike evening of amateur entertainment. Neshobe Sportsman Club, E. Brandon, 6-10 p.m. Free. Info, 247-3275.

dance SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: Bring soft-soled shoes to this wee weekly event, where partners and kilts are both optional. First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2. Info, 879-7618. 'DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE': Circle dances and chants from all over the world bring pacifist people together. Noble Hall, Vermont College, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 658-2447.

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aikido AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adults, Monday through Friday, 5:45-6:45 p.m. and 7-8:15 p.m., Saturdays, 9-11:45 a.m. Children, Tuesdays &c Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 17 E. Allen St., Winooski. $55/month, $120/three months, intro specials. Info, 654-6999 or www.aikidovt.org. Study this graceful, flowing martial art to develop flexibility, confidence and self-defense skills. AIKIDO OF VERMONT: Ongoing classes Monday through Friday, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunday, 10-11:30 a.m. Above Onion River Co-op, 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info, 862-9785. Practice the art of Aikido in a safe and supportive environment.

art INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR: Six Thursdays, March 9 through April 13, 7-9 p.m. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. $100. Info, 865-7166. Explore color and design theory as applied to watercolor technique with Jean Cannon. OIL PAINTING: Six Mondays, March 13 through April 17, 6:308:30 p.m. Bristol. $60. Register, 4535885. Reed Prescott ILI teaches painting with oil, including color-mixing theory and working from toned canvases. ART, COMMERCE & SPIRIT': " Saturday, March 18, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. $45. Info. 865-7166. Janet Fredericks discusses setting goals, dealing with money, galleries and dealers and other topics of concern to artists looking to sell their work. 'BOREDOM BUSTER ART CLASSES': Classes running February through May. Artists' Mediums, Taft Farm Village Ctr., Williston. Info, 879-1236. Take classes in block printing, matting and framing, mixed-media acrylics, pastels, watercolor and airbrushing.

astrology 'ASTROLOGICAL DREAMWORK': Six Thursdays beginning March 30, 6-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $60. Info, 660-8060. Examine how images and themes from dreams can be reflected in one's astrological chart.

business 'YOUR BUSINESS ON THE WEB': Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Elwood Turner Co., Morrisville. $40/session. Info, 888-3375-or turnertoys.com/webclass.htm. Learn how to build and promote a Web site to help grow your business on a limited budget. 'GETTING SERIOUS': Three Mondays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24. Women's Small Business Program, Trinity College, Burlington. $115, grants available. Info, 846-7160. Explore the possibilities and realities of business ownership, assess your skills and interests and develop a business idea.

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Burlington. $50. Register, 865-2522. Taste wine and food from these venerable regions of France. BREAD BAKING: Wednesday, March 29, 10 a.m. - noon and 6:308:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. Free. Info, 800-8276836. Aspiring bakers learn about basic bread science, shaping techniques and making rustic and sourdough breads.

craft PAINTING CERAMICS: Wednesdays, March 8 and 22, 3-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Blue Plate Ceramic Cafe, 119 College St., Burlington. Free. Info, 652-0102. Learn the fundamentals of painting ceramics. FRINGE NECKLACES: Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Free. Info, 660-8060. Make lacy fringe necklaces with seed beads. INTERIOR PAINTING, FAUX FINISHES: Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Burlington High School. $65 includes lunch. Register, 865-7255. Use color, sponging, ragging and "smushing" to give depth and texture to your wall paint. POTTERY, WOODWORKING, FINE ARTS: Spring classes beginning the last week in March. Shelburne Craft School. Info, 985-3648. Take a variety of classes in a supportive environment.

dance SWING: Classes beginning Sunday, March 26. Burlington. $40/person. Info, 862-9033. Learn Hollywood-style swing in this six-week series. 'ECSTATIC DANCE, GABRIELLE ROTH'S WAVES': March 31 through April 2. Burlington. Info, 864-6263. "Sweat your prayers" in this moving meditation workout for body and soul.

feldenkrais® AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT®: New series starting in March. Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 35 King St, Burlington. Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 434-5065. Enhance coordination, flexibility, strength and awareness with the guided movement sequences of Feldenkrais®.

healing FIREWALKING: Saturday, March 1 1 , 3 p.m. Waldorf School, Shelburne. $90. Register, 985-8901. Release fears and limiting beliefs with the healing power of firewalking. 'CREATING THE LIFE YOU W\NT': Friday through Sunday, March 31 through April 2. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $175. Register, 8002 2 1 - 0 7 2 0 . Take steps to increase passion and purpose in your l i f e .

herbs BASIC HERBAL PREPARATIONS: Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Purple Shutter Herbs, Main St., Burlington. $20. Info, 865-HERB. Learn how to make tinctures, liniments, infixed oils and salves.

intimacy 'DEVELOPING INTIMACY': Friday through Sunday, March 24 through 26. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $125. Register, 800-221-0720. Learn to better understand yourself and your partner, in order to let go of unreasonable romantic ideals.

Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. Free. Info, 863-4969. Beginner-toexpert jugglers and unicyclists convene.

kendo KENDO: Ongoing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Warren Town Hall. Donations. Info, 496-4669. Develop focus, control and power through this Japanese samurai sword-fencing martial art.

kids KINDERMUSIK: Saturday, March 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jericho Community Center. Free. Register, 849-9890. Parents and their babies up to 18 months old experience a Kindermusik demonstration class. 'PATTERNS': Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. - noon. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, 135 Church St., Burlington. $10. Info, 865-7166. Jude Bond guides six- to eight-year-olds in exploring "patterning" and creating a pattern picture.

language ITALIAN: Group and individual instruction, beginner through advanced, all ages. Middiebury area. Info, 545-2676. Immerse yourself in Italian to get ready for a trip abroad, or to better enjoy the country's music, art and cuisine. ITALIAN: Ongoing individual and group classes, beginner to advanced, adults and children. Burlington. Info, 865-4795. Learn to speak this beautiful language from a native speaker and experienced teacher. ESL: Ongoing small group classes, beginners and intermediates. Vermont Adult Learning, Sloan Hall, Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Free. Info, 654-8677. Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English as a second language.

9:30 p.m. The Celtic College at College St. Congregational Church, Burlington. $5. Info, 660-9491. Brian Perkins teaches Quebecois clogging and singing; Ellery Klein teaches session tune playing.

photography PHOTOGRAPHY: Classes, groups beginning in March. Private or group. Info, 238-2247. Join a women's group to expand understanding of the camera and creativity, or take classes in creative and technical camera and darkroom skills.

reiki 'ORIGINAL JAPANESE REIKI': Wednesday, March 15, 6-8 p.m. Fletcher Free Library, College St., Burlington. Free. Info, 985-4099. Take part in a discussion about Reiki asa means for addressing stress and chronic ailments. JAPANESE REIKI SEMINAR: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 17, 18 and 19. Shelburne Trinity Episcopal Church. $150. Info, 9854099. Get hands-on experience working with this meditative therapy. 'REIKI ONE INTENSIVE SEMINAR': Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 24, 25 and 26. Shelburne Trinity Episcopal Church. $350. Info, 985-4099. Get in-depth training in Reiki emphasizing health care, stress management and healing others with energy.

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'THE AUTHENTIC LEADER': Friday through Sunday, March 17 through 19. The Lilac Inn, Brandon. $245. Register, 800-221-0720. Engage and liberate your inner leader.

KICK-BOXING: Ongoing classes for adults and kids. Mondays, 8-9 p.m., Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. Body Garage, Burlington. Students $8, non-students $10. Info, 862-7018. Refine your balance and sharpen your reflexes self-defense. — learn kick-boxing for BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Ongoing classes for men, women and children, Monday through Saturday. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info, 6604072 or 253-9730. Escape fear with an integrated self-defense system based on technique, not size, strength or speed.

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'COURSE IN MIRACLES' STUDY GROUP: Thursdays, March 9 and 23, 6-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Donation. Info, 660-8060. Apply the "Course in Miracles" to your everyday experiences through exercises and guided meditations. LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE': Monday, March 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Donation. Info, 660-8060. Get acquainted with the "Ten Ways to Love Yourself." 'REBIRTHING WORKSHOP': Two Sundays, March 12 and 26, noon - 3 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $30. Info, 660-8060. Improve your mental clarity, inner peace and emotional insight through "connected breathing." 'EXPLORE YOUR PAST LIVES': Six Thursdays, March 16 through April 20, 7-9:15 p.m. Rising Sun, 35 King St., Burlington. $90. Register, 860-7286. Learn about past-life regression, discussing different topics each week. 'PROSPERITY AND PAST LIVES': Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rising Sun, 35 King St., Burlington. $95 includes lunch. Register, 8607286. Explore your past lives in group regressions to clear "blockages"and awaken "cellular memories" of success. ARE YOU A MYSTIC?': Six

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Thursdays beginning March 30, 7-8 p.m. Hinesburg. $30. Register, 4826101. Explore your mystical side.

sport SCUBA: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 21 through April 13, 6-10 p.m. Mount Abe High School, Bristol. $300/session. Register 4535885. Get ready for a tropical vacation with this aqueous class taught by the Waterfront Diving School. SNOWSHOE/HIKE: Sunday, March 12, noon - 4 p.m. Lincoln. $5. Register, 453-2076. Look for animal tracks on a winter trek to the source of the New Haven River.

support groups VT. RESOLVE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. New England Federal Credit Union, Taft Corner, Williston. Info, 657-2542. Talk with others about infertility issues. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 863-2655. Overeaters meet for support around food and health issues. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Daily meetings in various locations. Free. Info, 658-4221. Want to overcome a drinking problem? Take the first step — of 12 — and join a group in your area. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Ongoing daily groups. Various locations in Burlington, S. Burlington and Pittsburgh. Free. Info, 8624516. If you're ready to stop using drugs, this group of recovering addicts can o f f e r inspiration. SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: Sundays, 7 p.m. Free. Info, write to P.O. Box 5843, Burlington, 05402. Get help through this weekly 12-step program.

tai chi MORNING T'AI CHI: Ongoing Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Burlington Tai Chi Club, 100 Church St. Info, 864-7902. Early risers start the day the Chinese way. T'AI CHI CHUAN: Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:15-9 p.m. Waterbury Tai Chi Club. Info, 658-1657. Practice Tai Chi in the Yang family tradition, for health and self-defense.

wine WINE TASTING: Friday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington. $20. Info, 951-WINE. Mad for Merlots? Try a variety.

yoga PRE-NATAL YOGA: Six-week session beginning Saturday, March 11, 9:30-11 a.m. Montpelier Movement Center, 7 Court St. Info, 229-0883. Develop techniques to help control your ability to concentrate and relax. UNION STREET STUDIO: Daily classes for all levels. 306 S. Union St., Burlington. Info, 860-3991. Practice Astanga, Kali Ray and Kripalu styles with certified instructors Arlene Griffin arid Lisa Limoge. YMCA YOGA: Ongoing classes. YMCA, College St., Burlington. Info, 862-9622. Take classes in various yoga styles. YOGA VERMONT: Daily classes, noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Chace Mill, Burlington. Info, 6609718 or yogavermont.com. Astanga style "power"yoga classes o f f e r sweaty fun for all levels of experience. ®

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ARCHIVE TOUR: The museum librarian takes visitors behind the scenes after an overview of the institution's extensive archival collection. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3. Register, 388-2117. COMMUNITY SUPPORT RALLY: Legislators, support staff, friends and self-advocates of the developmentally disabled gather for a candlelight march and a celebratory lunch. Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-268-4860. WELLNESS LECTURE SERIES: A practitioner talks about homeopathy — a system of self-healing — at 177 Dewey Campus Center, Johnson State College, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 635-1386. FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Freshen up your French, with a Quebecois accent, in this informal social cercle at Borders, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. FATHERS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER: Dads and kids spend quality time together during a weekly meeting at the Wheeler Community School, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Addicted to eating? Food abuse is on the table at the First Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2655. A newcomer's meeting precedes at 6 p.m. BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP: Meet in Barre, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 223-0855.

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FIGURE DRAWING: See March 8. LUNCHTIME LECTURE: History prof Jonathan Huener gives a talk on "The Historical Contextualization of Giinter Grass's Germany." Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 12:15 p.m. $3. Info, 656-0750.

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ongoing BURLINGTON AREA SOUL SEARCHING, montages by Stephen Marc. Francis Colburn Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 6562014. Through March 17. VERMONT PHOTO GROUP, an annual exhibition by 13 local artists. Uncommon Grounds, Burlington, 865-6227. Through March 28. MICHAEL FARNSW0RTH, landscapes in acrylic. Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burling-

ton, 865-2711. Through March 12. THE WOMB GRAVEYARD, an installation in mixed materials by Sharon "Webster. Rhombus Gallery, Burlington, 863-1512. Through March. DELIA ROBINSON, an installation piece. Firehouse Center For Visual Arts, Burlington, 8657165. Through March 19. PAUL HAGAR, photos, and TOM LAWS0N & MARC AW0DEY, paintings. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-3779. Through March. SIDE SHOW, works -in-progress by seven local artists. Flynndog Gallery, Burlington, 864-3684. Through March 26. AGELESS ART SHOW, featuring seven local artists supporting Transitional Services for Youth and Families. Book Rack, Champlain Mill, Winooski, 655-0231. Through March. BLACK ICE, recent paintings by Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr. Bread & Beyond Cafe, Williston, 8991106. Through April 1. ROLAND BATTEN: ARCHITECT, plans and photographs of community projects, private residences and unbuilt works. Living/Learning Gallery, UVM, Burlington, 656-4200. Through March 16. ALICE MURDOCH, new figurative paintings. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 983-3848. Through March 28. HEAD SHOTS, recent figurative paintings by Ethan Murrow. Art Space 150 at The Men's Room, Burlington, 864-2088. Through April. v . -

CREATIVE REUSE SHOWCASE, art,created from recycled materials by Chittenden County high schoolers. Frog Hollow, Burlington, 872-8 111. Through March 19. A WRITER'S VISION: Prints, drawings and watercolors by Nobel Prize-winning writer Giinter Grass. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through June 4. MARTHA 0GDEN BENJAMIN, paintings. Better Bagel, Taft Corner, Williston. 879-2808. Through April. MICHAEL SMITH, acrylic and mixed-media paintings with a twist of surrealism. Waters Craft Gallery, Jericho, 899-2003. Through March. SPIKE HORN, an installation sculpture by Bill Davison with Ed Owre. One-Wall Gallery, Seven Days, Burlington, 8645684. Through March 15. LAKE ICE, handmade linoblock and woodblock prints, lithographs and monoprints by Roy Newton. Red Onion Cafe, Burlington, 372-5386. Through March 28. ORNAMENT AND DECORATION/MATERIALS AND MOTIFS: An exhibit of multi-cultural, everyday objects that show theories of ornamentation and decoration. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through June 4. RICK SUTTA, representational oil paintings. Rick Sutta Gallery, Burlington, 860-7506. Ongoing.

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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY MUD MADNESS, a collection of ceramic work by resident potters. Frog Hollow Vermont State Craft Center, Middlebury, 3883177. Through April 3. FIFTY YEARS: FACULTY ART AT

MIDDLEBURY, works by current and past professors. Christian A. Johnson Memorial Gallery, Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 443-5007. Through April 16. USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT:

Our Lives in the 1930s and '40s, featuring oral histories, photographs, artifacts and music exploring Addison County life in those decades. Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 3882117. Through April 4.

CENTRAL VERMONT SANDRA HELLER BISSEX,

paintings and mixed media. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 223-7800. Through March. ANDREA TRIGUBA, hand-paint-

ed ceramic tiles. Phoenix Rising, Montpelier, 229-0522. Through March. ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIB-

IT, works by Central Vermont students. T.W. Wood Art Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through March 12. COASTAL FUNCTIONAL, an

exhibition of works by six Maine clay artists. Vermont Clay Studio, Waterbury Center, 244-1126. Through March. THREE CHEERS FOR KIDS'

ART, an exhibition of works by students in public and private schools of central Vermont. Chaffee Center for the Visual Arts, Rutland, 775-0356. Through March 26. AN APPETITE FOR ABSTRACT,

paintings by Dorothy Martinez. Mist Grill Gallery, Waterbury, 244-2233. Through April 1. 'VERMONT LIFE' RETROSPEC-

TIVE, an exhibit of 50 years of covers from the state's magazine. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 728-9878. Through March 19.

Through April 1. A TALE OF TWO CITIES: Photos

of Paris by Eugene Atget and of New York by Berenice Abbott. Also, AMBUSH IN THE STREETS, photographs of Parisian stencil art by Jules Backus. West Gallery, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 2538358. Through April 1. 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ARTISTS, including

landscape paintings by Vermont artists Kathleen Kolb, Thomas Curtin, Cynthia Price and more. Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 2537116. Ongoing.

ELSEWHERE SIGNS AND WONDERS, books,

prints and paintings by Diane Fine. Burke Gallery, Plattsburgh State Art Museum, State University of New York, 518564-2288. Through April 3. JEAN DALLAIRE, paintings,

drawings and photos. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion, 514-2851600. Through April. GAUGIN TO TOULOUSE-

LAUTREC, featuring 75 French art prints from the 1890s. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Benaiah Gibb Pavilion, 514285-1600. Through April 16. A CONGO CHRONICLE: PATRICE LUMUMBA IN URBAN ART, fea-

turing works by 1970s Congo folk artist Tshibumba KandaMatulu. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426. Through March 12. THOUGHTFUL MECHANISMS: THE LYRICAL ENGINEERING OF ARTHUR GANS0N, featuring the

New Englander's whimsical mechanical sculptures. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603646-2426. Through March 12. TRIUMPHS OF THE BAROQUE,

architectural models of 17thand 18th-century European buildings. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Benaiah Gibb Pavilion, 514-285-1600. Through April 9.

VERMONT HAND CRAFTERS:

Work by local artisans. Vermont By Design Gallery, Waterbury, 244-7566. Ongoing. LOCAL ARTISANS, works by

Vermont potters, sculptors and quiltmakers. Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield, 454-1571. Ongoing. ALICE ECKLES, a permanent

changing exhibit of selected paintings and prints. The Old School House Common, Marshfield, 456-8993. Ongoing.

PLEASE NOTE: Seven Days is unable to accommodate all of the displays in our readership area, thus these listings must be restricted to exhibits in truly public viewing places. Art in business offices, lobbies and private residences or studios, with occasional exceptions, will not be accepted. Send art listings to galleries@sevendaysvt.com. You can also view art listings at www.sevendaysvt.com.

SCRAP-BASED ARTS &

CRAFTS, featuring reconstructed objects of all kinds by area artists. The Restore, Montpelier, 229-1930. Ongoing.

NORTHERN VERNER REED, photographs

from Life and Vermont Life magazines. East Gallery, Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358.

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necdotal evidence suggests that Vermont may have more artists with advanced degrees per acre than anywhere else in the universe. This may be in part a result of the fine undergraduate programs dotting the state from end to end. Schools are only as good as their professors, however, and the retrospective "Fifty Years: Faculty Art at Middlebury" demonstrates why Middlebury has developed one of Vermont's best undergraduate art programs. However, viewers need not be connected to the college to enjoy the show, which includes diverse media and runs the gamut of late 20th-century aesthetic concerns. It's an intriguing survey as well as a display of high-caliber art. The earliest pieces are watercolors by Arthur Healy. His 1941 "View Up at the Bridge" is a perfectly composed look at Battell Bridge in Middlebury, rendered in a loose yet technically controlled social-realist style. Contrapuntal motion is everywhere, but the three arches of the bridge — framed by red brick buildings and dark, almost brooding Prussian blue and Payne's gray patches of sky and stream — maintain the solidity of the piece. Nearby, a j 1997 painting by current faculty member Jim Butler describes nearly opposite sensibilities. Butler's largescale oil-on-canvas, entitled "West 75th St.," depicts a leather suitcase with straps which fills a glossy white, shallow space. The viewer can see inside the suitcase, as if it were x-rayed, to discover its

"Cathedral," a print by David Bumbeck rhombohedrons. Illustrating a different approach also prevalent at the time is a large-scale fiber piece from 1975 by Sheila Hicks, titled "Turmoil in Full Bloom." Hers was a minimalist approach to materials but not color: Hicks heaped strips of cotton cloth — brightly dyed and playfully sewn — over a two-stepped, angled section of wall. She grouped cooler colors to the left, giving the form implied movement. So many strips of varied cloth are used that the 10-foot heap suggests a tie-dyed woolly mammoth, crammed into its own small alcove of the gallery. Two other current professors

and a view of Brunelleschi's great cathedral dome in Florence. The resulting print is an undulating image that crosses stylistic boundaries, regions and centuries. Photographer Jim Huddleston captures places that have been altered by time in selections from his 1996 series, "Killing Grounds." Huddleston revisited sites from the American Civil War, presenting them as they appear today with accompanying lines of text. In the diptych "Antietam, Maryland," he paired one of his contemporary photographs with a Matthew Brady image, from Brady's "Dead of Antietem" series, circa 1864. The subject landscape is a little piece of countryside known as "the corn field," which on September 17, 1862, was turned into a small — — — — piece of

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empty, bright orange interior. Curiously, the whole image sits on a tiny green chair — which is more symbolic than realistic. The forms cast a surrealist shadow on the floor of the white void. "Trinity," by Alex Holger Markoff, is a black steel sculpture typical of its '70s era — formal and unemotional. The self-possessed, minimalist geometry is essentially three linked, vertical

at Middlebury incorporate historic elements into their works. Virtuoso printmaker David Bumbeck presents a series of * intaglio prints spanning 20 years that include the complex 1998 work, "Cathedral." Its layering is conceptual and literal. Bumbeck has integrated and altered a portrait of a lady by Ingres, primitive geometric abstraction, a Hellenistic coin, decorative patterning

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College Street, Burlington, 8 6 3 - 9 5 1 5 . Topsy Turvy* 12:50, 4, 7:30. The Ninth Gate* 12:40, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30. Drowning Mona 11, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 10. American Beauty 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:40. Cider House Rules 1:10, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. Wonder Boys 1:30, 4:20, 7 : i 5 , 9:50. Matinees Sat-Sun only.

Falling On Cedars 3:30, 7:30.

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Specifically, the zipper zone. This is due to the fact that the men on his planet lack reproductive organs and his leader, Ben Kingsley, has fitted him with a turbo-charged mechanical one. Like many a mission involving space travel technology, Shandling's has run into a glitch. When he reports the problematic humming noise to his boss, Kingsley (one of the most august and accomplished thespians in the galaxy) replies gravely, "I'll get right on your penis." This is just the sort of preposterous yet utterly disarming moment which keeps popping up every time you begin to think What Planet Are You From? has run out of fuel and is about to crash and burn. As directed by Mike Nichols, the picture glides along on an unpresuming antigravity track of silliness so low-watt that everyone involved seems to be barely trying at all. Restraint is not a quality commonly associated with dumb comedies so, as with space travelers adjusting to an alien atmosphere, it takes a while for an audience to acclimate to the film's relaxed pacing and energy level. A movie which asks viewers to make adjustments is infinitely preferable to one which requires them to make allowances, however, and in the end director, audience and players all find their rhythm together. The result is a comic cosmic trip well worth the taking. If you like your E. T. with a little T&A, you'll love the latest from the HBO legend. With What Planet Are You From? Shandling scores a pivotal victory in his plot to conquer the alien world of Hollywood. ®

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Shelburne Road, S. Burlington, 8 6 4 - 5 6 1 0 . Mission to Mars* 12:40, 3:30, 6:50, 9:35. The Ninth Gate* 12:30, 3:20, 6:30, 9:20. What Planet Are You From? 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:40. The Next Best Thing 12:45, 3:40, 6:40, 9:25. My Dog Skip 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 7. The Whole Nine Yards 9:50. Reindeer Games 12:25, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Hanging Up 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. The Beach 9:30. Snow Day 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7. The Tigger Movie 12, 2, 4, 6. Scream 3 7:30, 9:45. All shows daily.

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MISSION TO MARS Slightly less than a year short of 2001, Brian De Palma brings us this decidedly Kubrick-esque sci-fi adventure concerning deep secrets uncovered on the surface of Mars. Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle and Gary Sinise star. THE NINTH GATE Poor Roman Polanski. Has as promising a career ever been compromised as pointlessly as his? The oncc-great director of Rosemary's Baby has had a devil of a time in recent decades,

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ALD (NC) When was the last time you read the words "screwball comedy" and "Japanese cinema" in the same sentence? From the country that gave us Godzilla comes this critically acclaimed story about the chaos which ensues when an imperious leading lady insists on making last-minute changes to a live radio broadcast. In Japanese with subtitles. (NC) DROWNING M0NA** 1 / 2 Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Neve Campbell and Jamie Lee Curtis join forces for a farce about a woman so obnoxious a whole town comes under suspicion when she turns up dead. Nick Gomez directs. (PG-13) MY DOG SKIP**** Jay Russell directs this family saga about a shy Mississippi boy whose whole outlook on life changes when he gets a dog fo his ninth birthday. Jay O. Sanders co-stars. Gavin O'Connor co-wrote the script and directs. (PG) THE NEXT BEST THING** John (.Midnight Cowboy) Schlesinger directs Madonna and Rupert Everett in this kinky look into the true meaning of family. Ileana Douglas and Neil Patrick Harris co-star. (PG-13) BEAUTY****1/2

Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening play the heads of a nuclear family in the process of meltdown in the feature debut from from whitehot Broadway director Sam (The Blue Room) Mendes. (R) ANGELA'S ASHES**** Alan Parker brings Frank McCourt's best-selling memoir about growing up poor in Ireland to the big screen, with a little help from Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson. (R) THE BEACH*** The Blue Lagoon

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Tianming's gender reversal parable offers the touching story of an itinerant street performer who adopts a seven-year-old boy hoping to pass on his magic skills but soon discovers that his new "grandson" is really a girl. Zhou Renying stars. (PG)

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REINDEER GAMES** 172 John (.Ronin) Frankenheimer helms this testosterone-fest about an ex-con lured into robbing a casino on Christmas Eve. With Ben Affleck, Gary Sinise and Charlize Theron.

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meets Lord of the Flies in the latest from Trainspotting director Danny Boyle, the story of an American drifter who travels to a tropical island in search of paradise, but finds a world of trouble instead. Leonardo DiCaprio and Virginie Ledoyen star. (R) THE CIDER HOUSE R U L E S * * * 1 / 2

Lasse (What's Eating Gilbert Graper) Hallstrom brings the beloved John Irving bestseller about a WWII-era orphan to the big screen with a little help from Tobey Maguire,-Michael Caine and Irving himself, who wrote the screenplay. (PG-13) 1 ' HANGING UP** 1 / 2 Sisters Delia and Nora Ephron scripted this comedy about sisters working out the kinks in their relationship after their father falls ill. Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow star. Keaton also directs. (PG-13) PITCH BLACK*** 1/2 Radha Mitchell and Vin Diesel star in this sci-fi saga concerning a pilot and crew who crash land on a planet which appears uninhabited — at least until nightfall. With Rhiana Griffith. (R) S C R E A M 3*1/2 Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette are back with more cutsie, self-referential but hardly ever horrifying horror for you. Wes Craven is hinting he might direct a fourth installment. Now that's a scary thought. (R) SNOW DAY*** School's out and the kids want it to stay that way in this comedy about an uprising against the neighborhood snowplow guy (Chris Elliott). Chevy Chase and Iggy Pop co-star. (PG13) THE TIGGER M O V I E * * * ' * The latest animated adventure from Disney follows everybody's favorite tiger's search for his roots. Old pals Pooh and Roo co-star. (G) TUMBLEWEEDS **** Janet McTeer and Kimberly Brown take to the road as a mother and daughter in search of new beginnings. Jay O. Sanders co-stars. Gavin O'Connor cowrote the script and directs. (PG-13) THE WHOLE NINE YARDS*** 1 7 2

Jonathan {My Cousin Vinny) Lynn has some more family fun with

this comedy about a hit man with a heart of gold. Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry star. (R) WONDER BOYS**** Michael Douglas plays a writer whose first novel was a great success but whose follow -up is a great big mess he can't seem to complete. Tobey Maguire and Frances McDormand co-star. (R)

the test of time They can't all be classics. In fact, what we've got for you this week are scenes from four pictures that barely even registered in the public consciousness and did so-so business at best. They came and went faster than you can say "straightto-video." Your job is to convince us they are gone but not forgotten.

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SNOW FALLING ON CEDARS***

David Gutterson's 1994 best-seller provides the basis for Scott {Shine) Hicks' visually sumptuous look at the forces which strained relations between Caucasion and Japanese-Americans in the '40s and '50s. Ethan Hauke and Youki Kudoh star. (R) STUART LITTLE*** 1 / 2 From the co-director of The Lion King and the visual-effects guru behind the original Star Wars comes the story of a dapper, well-spoken and extremely high-tech rodent. Geena Davis, Michael J. Fox and Gene Wilder star in this adaptation of the E. B. White classic. (PG) SLEEPY HOLLOW*** Tim Burton teams up with Johnny Depp again, this time for an update of Washington Irving's classic Headless Horseman saga. Christina Ricci and Christopher Walken co-star. (R) HURRICANE**** Denzel Washington stars in the true story of '60s middle-weight boxing champ Rubin "Hurricane" Carter whose false imprisonment on a trumped-up triple murder charge was rectified in part by a Bob Dylan tune and a 15-year-old boy's efforts. Norman Jewison directs. (R) ANY GIVEN SUNDAY*** 1/2 Let's see. Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Albert Brooks, Chris Columbus and Rob Reiner all came up with disappointing duds in '99. What are the odds on Oliver Stone's gridiron saga fairing any better featuring, as it does, the very non-jocky Al Pacino as a has-been coach? (R)

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Gardener's Supply Company is America's leading mail order gardening catalog specializing in innovative products for the garden, yard and home. We have seasonal positions in our Winooski warehouse. Join our happy, hard-working crew of Seasonal Pick/Packers in the Winooski warehouse. Pick, pack and ship gardening products. Evening shift begins March 15, Monday-Friday 3:30-midnight. Day shift begins March 21, Tuesday-Saturday 7:00-3:30. Requires physical stamina, teamwork and good attitude. Some part-time work available. These seasonal positions end in late June. We offer great pay, a fast-paced environment and provide a generous product discount. Require strong work ethic and commitment. If interested in this position come in and fill out an application at:

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Responsible for daily store operations. We are looking for at least 2 years of supervisory. experience.

• ASSISTANT STOCKER, PERISHABLES DEPT. Full-time position responsible for receiving deliveries, stocking our cooler and outstanding customer service.

•CASHIER POSITION Must have excellent customer service skills. Part time position. The Onion River Coop offers medical insurance, paid time off, employee discounts. Applications available at our store. Or mail resume to: 274 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Human Resources Dept. EOE

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Summer Jobs - Apply Now! Burlington Parks & Recreation Part-time and full-time seasonal positions ($6-$10/hr) W e are n o w accepting applications for the following positions:* • Track & Field Counselors • Gate Attendants

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Dear Tom and Ray: I've been thinking about buying a new car, and one of my big concerns is performance in the snow. I'm looking for a full-sized car, but I'm confused about whether I should be looking for all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. And what about traction control? I would very much appreciate your opinion.

Paul RAY: If you live where it really snows frequently, Paul, here's our best recommendation: Become a "nonessential" employee. That way, you can stay nome when it snows. My brother can tell you all about that. He's as nonessential as they come.

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To apply, submit a City of Burlington Application to: HR Department, Rm 3 3 City Hall, Burlington, VT 0 5 4 0 1 . Available in alternative formats for pesons with disabilities. For disability access information, or to request a n application, contact H u m a n Resources at ( 8 0 2 ) 8 6 5 - 7 1 4 5 or 8 6 5 - 7 1 4 2 (TTY).

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A S S I S T A N T M A N A G E R . Fulltime position at upscale, European-style bakery/cafe. S o m e retail and mgmt. experience preferred. Benefits. Call Barb, 6 5 1 - 7 1 9 7 .

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BROADCASTER, MUSIC recording, film/TV production. On-the-job training local recording studios, radio/TV stations, film companies. No exper. required. Free video, 8 0 0 - 2 9 5 - 4 4 3 3 . (AAN C A N )

Join our team and get Great Benefits, Competitive Pay and a Fun place to work... •GUEST SERVICES AGENT FT, YR • LAUNDRY ATTENDANT FT or PT, YR • RECEIVING CLERKFT, YR, able to lift 50lbs. • BREAKFAST WAITSTAFFFT, YR •LINE COOK-FT, YR, 2+ yrs. exper. req. •• DISHWASHERS - FT & PT, YR

^ EXCELLENT BENEFITS pkg. available for full-time, YR employees. All employees get free shift meals, skiing, use of fitness center, discounts...and more Apply to: Human Resources, PO Box 1428, Stowe, VT 05672 Ph: 802.253.5713 fax: 802.253.5757 EOE

DATA E N T R Y — Nationwide billing service seeks full/parttime medical biller. Salary at $ 4 6 k per year. PC required. No experience needed. Will .,* train. Call, 8 8 8 - 6 4 6 - 5 7 2 4 . (AAN CAN)

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Excellent entry-level opportunities. B A & travel req. Low 2 0 ' s & benefits. S e n d resume to TSYF, 1 Mill St., Box B - 1 2 , Burl., VT 0 5 4 0 1 .

3 - 5 hrs./wk., $15/hr. Contact Bob Aldrich, King Street Youth Center, 8 6 2 - 6 7 3 6 .

CLEANING PERSON, 20-30 hrs./wk. Apply in person. VT Pub & Brewery. Corner of College & St. Paul, Burl.

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMER wanted. Prefer college art background. Will train, fulltime, great job, good pay. Call Joe at Michael's Frame Game, 8 6 3 - 3 0 9 8 . ,

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. EOE

TOM: If that's not possible, Paul, the best thing to drive in the snow is a car with all-wheel drive (sometimes called "fulltime four-wheel drive"). An allwheel-drive vehicle is a fourwheel-drive vehicle with a center differential. That allows you to safely leave the car in "allwheel drive" all the time (which you can't do safely with an older-style "part-time' fourwheel-drive system. RAY: So if you're driving on a ; highway with wet pavement alternating with snowdrifts, allwheel drive is the best possible configuration. TOM: The downside is that all-wheel drive is only available on limited number of passenger cars (notably Subaru, Audi, Volvo and Mercedes), which limits your choices significantly. And it can add a lot to the purchase cost of a car. Not to mention adding to the noise level and the eventual repair costs.

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FARM HOUSE CHEESE Maker for organization w/ environmental mission. Willing to teach. Must possess positive attitude. Mail or Fax resume to Ross Gagnon, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT 0 5 4 8 2 . Fax: 9 8 5 - 8 1 2 3 . EOE, even for the lactose intolerant.

FURNITURE DELIVERY. Are you a safe driver, well-organized, friendly, handy with tools, able to do heavy moving? Call Tempo Furniture, 985-8776. ESSEX CTR. to IBM: I work the N8 shift and am hoping to get a ride from someone who is also working that shift. (3238)

BURL. TO WIN.: Heading into Winooski at the crack of dawn? I need a ride! I work 6 am-4:30 sm, M-F. (3258) MILTON TO BURL.: I am looking for a ride into Burl, one day/mo., referably during the first week af the month. I can go & return at any time of the day. (3256) BURLINGTON TO WILLISTON: I am looking for a ride from Shelburne Rd. to Wlliston. My hrs are llam-7pm. M-F (3254) VERGENNES TO MILTON: I would like to share driving on my daily commute. I work 7am3pm. M-F. (3172) MILTON to BURLINGTON or ESSEX JUNCTION: I am seeking a ride temporarily. I work in Burlington, but can take the bus from Essex Jet. if someone is leading out that way. My hours

are very flexible—I can be in anytime between 7:30 and 9:00am and leave anytime between 4:00 and 6:00pm, M-F. (3249) RTE. 15 (COLCH/ESSEX) to BURLINGTON: I work an irregular schedule and need a ride to work. I hope to be able to share driving in the near future. I work T/W 1-7:30, Th 11-5, F flex and Sat 9:30-4. I would appreciate a ride on any day. (3247) HUNTINGTON to COLCHESTER: Going my way? I'm hoping to get a ride to work. My hours are 84:30, M-F, & are somewhat flexible. (3243) ESSEX JCT. to IBM: I need a ride to work. I'm hoping that someone who works at IBM can pick me up on their way to work. My hours are 8:30-5, M-F. (3239)

MTED Route from: Burlington & Richmond Commuter Lot To: Montpelier Monthly Fare: $85 Work Hours- 7:30 to 4:25 p.m. Contact: Carl Bohlen Phone: 828-5215

But if it snows a lot where you live, and you absolutely must go out and drive in it, there's nothing better than all-wheel drive. RAY: If you just have to drive in snow occasionally, then you'll probably do fine with a front-wheel-drive car. Frontwheel drive is much better than rear-wheel drive in the snow. Why? Because, by design, a front-wheel-drive car has a huge weight right over the driven wheels. That weight is commonly known as "the engine." TOM: And whatever you get, if snow is an issue, get yourself four good-quality snow tires. Good snow tires will do a lot to improve the snow traction of any car, with any drive configuration. RAY: So what you get depends on how much snow you really have to drive in, Paul. Try to answer that question honestly, because most people who buy four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive don't really need it. Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 1995 Ford Aerostar (extended version) with 85,000

BURLINGTON to RANDOLPH: I work in- Randolph 2 days/wk. and would like to share driving w/ someone. My hours are 9-5 and the days vary. Please call 652-5199. SO. BURLINGTON to MONTPELIER: I'm looking to share driving with someone on my daily commute. My hours are 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (or later if nec.), M-F. (3234) COLCHESTER to COLCHESTER: Help! I need a ride to my job. It's a short trip, but too far to walk. My hours are M-F & Sun., 9-6 p.m. (3233) GRAND ISLE to MONTPELIER: I'm looking to share driving with someone. I work 4 days/wk, 84:45 p.m. (1210)

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miles. For about the last 10,000 miles, I have been increasingly aware of a moderately highpitched whine that seems to be coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise reminds me of the "lonely highway singing" of bigrig tires on a clear night. My tires and shocks are good. The noise starts at about 35 mph, and as the speed increases, so does the pitch and volume of the whine. At highways speeds, when I take my foot o f f the gas — even slightl y — the noise seems to go away. When I put pressure back on the gas pedal, the noise returns as loud as ever. What's the noise, and how do I get rid of it? — Mike TOM: The noise is coming from your rear end — if you'll pardon my saying so, Mike. RAY: And the way you get rid of it is either by replacing the rear end (i.e., differential), or _ up the radio. I: You've got classic differential whine. The good news is that, despite the (act that it will get louder and louder, it'll probably keep working for

years without leaving you stranded. RAY: The bad news is that it'll drive you legally insane long before then. Look at my brother. He used to be normal, before his Suburban rear end started whining. Now look at the poor guy! TOM: The first thing you need to do is check the oil level in the differential. If you're lucky, it'll be low and you can fill it up and at least nope to slow down the rate of deterioration. And then you can try every bottled additive you can find in the auto parts store — especially the ones that say "miracle" on them. RAY: If the truck is in otherwise good shape and you decide to replace the rear end, we recommend a used one from a junkyard. But be aware that it might be a whiner, too. TOM: Hey, that's what happened when I got remarried! Got a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack in care of this newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting the Car Talk section of cars.com on the World Wide Web.

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SMART, OUTDOORSY travelers wanted! Customer Service Representative: parttime position for an enthusiastic outdoor adventurer. Join our exceptional team in providing outstanding service via phone and email in a high-volume environment. Fulfillment Worker: full-time positions for team players picking and packing orders in fast-paced environment. Requires strict attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines. Resumes® adventuroustraveler.com. Alex Messinger, 8 6 0 - 6 7 7 6 .

S E E K I N G AMBITIOUS managers. Excellent compensation. Bonus, car and more. 888-533-0228. S E E K I N G VEGETARIAN cooks & assistants/nursing staff/life guards/youth counselors for 2 weeks in Aug. Earn wages & participate in our creative, progressive familly camp community on Lake Champlain. Please send resume & cover letter. Attn: Carol, Camp Common Ground, 159 Lost Rd., St. George, VT 0 5 4 9 5 . STYLIST WANTED FOR new up-scale, full-service, downtown salon. 2+ years experience w/clientele. Aboveindustry commissions. Very team-oriented. Call Stacy, 8 6 2 - 1 6 7 0 or urbansalonteam@aol.com

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EMPLOYMENT UPSCALE ENTERTAINMENT Agency seeking full- & parttime entertainers & dancers. Up to $100/hr. Excellent repeat clientele. Must have own transportation. Call 8 6 3 9510, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., M-F. WPTZ seeks full-time (3032hrs./wk.) production assistant to work early morning, noon & weekend newscasts. Candidate should have a basic knowledge of live TV production, camera and/or audio operations. Benefits package, 4 0 1 k available. Send resume A S A P to: Production Assitant Search, WPTZ NewsChannel 5, 5 Television Dr., Pittsburgh, NY 12901, ATTN: Jim Gratton. EOE Y2K S U M M E R HELP PARTtime at Shelburne Museum/ information building, Burlington Waterfront. AprilOct. Area resident work. Averaging 20hrs/wk. restocking brochure racks. Light cleaning/lifting. Car, organized, reliable, ref. 232-2196.

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BUSINESS OPP. DELI/CAFE IN BURLINGTON for sale. $ 8 , 0 0 0 fully equipped +$600/mo. lease. 657-3869. IMAGES BY US on Williston Rd. is looking for professional, motivated people for rental chairs. $25/day. Ask for Ann, 8 6 5 - 5 0 9 9 . COMPUTER INTERNET Proficient? $ 7 0 K - $ 1 0 0 K . Free info at www.helpwanted.cjb.net, enter code " 1 0 1 3 3 2 " or call 6 0 3 - 5 3 9 8893. MASSAGE SPACE AVAIL, to share 2 days/wk. Large beautiful room. Affordable rent, in renovated Victorian house in Shelburne. Looking for experienced massage/ body/energy therapist to join established healing arts collective. Sahra, 9 8 5 - 2 3 4 6 .

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VOLUNTEER " M U S I C & ART ARE LIKE bread and water to us." Volunteers needed to pull off cheap art auction and Black and White ball. 4/1/00 in Burlington. Help set-up, decorate, etc. Call Diane, 6 5 8 - 7 4 5 8 or Kathleen, 864-9808.

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BURLINGTON: Looking to s h a r e our Cherry St. office s p a c e with other writers, c o n sultants, advocates, etc-: 860-4668.

B U R L I N G T O N : Newly renovated, f u r n i s h e d r o o m s clean & quiet, parking, N S , no pets. S h a r e d kitchen/bath. $ 4 0 0 / m o . incl. all + dep. 862-3341.

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APT/HOUSE FOR RENT BURLINGTON: Relisted. 1bdrm., 3 rm., clean, s u n n y , apt. parking, g a r d e n , 2 n d floor, W/D h o o k - u p in owner o c c u p i e d duplex. Avail, immed. $550/mo. 660-9870.

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SEEKING ROMANCE. SWM, 35, THIN, Burlington. I like biking, horses, sunshine, travel, romance. If this sounds like your type, let's try. Kids OK. 1998

WHERE ARE U? 36, SBM, EASY-GOING ISO attractive, out-going, faithful, open-minded, sweet-hearted, 28-40, F to share time. If serious, let's go on a safari. Please no NS, NA, ND. 2047

LOVE IS ONLY GOOD IF YOU GIVE IT AWAY. I know...SWPCM, 37, ISO open-minded, SWCF, 27-41, to share with. I have M.S. and a lot of love to give. 1994

"ROUND TWOI SWM, 33. HEALTHY, THIN, attractive, shy, sincere, kind-hearted, still single! Insecure over bar scenes and women of lukewarm interest. Are you kind-hearted, petite, sober and enthusiastic about companionship? 2055 DO YOU THINK: 1) A GOOD BEER IS LIKE A fine wine; 2) Frogs rule; 3) Nabokov is the prose master? 1 out of 3? Call me! 2051 DWPM, 42, REFORMED HIPPIE, PONYTAIL IS gone but activist and artistic inclinations remain. ISO fit 32-44, w/o make-up or.pretension. 2075

EXTREMELY SENSUAL MAN, 40, GOOD-LOOKING, intelligent, loves to please. ISO erotic oral lover. No strings, but maybe some silk scarves. Privacy respected. Let me spoil you from head to toe. 2004 URBAN TRANSPLANT SOUGHT BY EX-YUPPIE, 41, diverse, colorful, aware, athletic, honest, conversant. Are you intelligent, P, active, slender, 30+, caring, daring, playful, thoughtful, hedonistic yet responsible? Soul mate desired, friendships welcome. 1913

SPORTS FAN, LIKE TO GO TO UVM BASKET1 * * U A L L and hockey games, VT Expos games, movies, bowl, camp, hike, fish, ISO 24-31, SWF w/good values, NS, ND. 2058 SWM, 26, ISO PARTNER IN CRIME FOR upcoming spring & summer events. Must enjoy dining out, travelling, outdoor activities, & some occasional at home down time. Summer fun and more. 2064

MW, 35, MUSIC IN 79-00 APPRECIATOR/ collector/connoisseur. Unagressively seeks your confusion. Mid-state. Lola-types need not respond. 1940 IF THERE WAS EVER A WORLD IT ENDED years ago. Call for a pleasant chat. Please be: a.) a brooding but alluring intellectual, b.) mousey librarian or c.) innocent childwoman. 1936

SWM, 22, ISO SF, 18-45, THAT IS COMPASSIONATE, understanding and likes to dance. Must have a sense of humor. I like to travel, too. LTR possible. 2059 LETS PLAY POOL NO HEAD GAMES. SWM, 41, 5'7", fit, smoker, kids are great. ISO SWF, 28-45, for an honest, adventurous, spontaneous LTR for the right lady. 2060 LOOKING FOR SPIRITUAL, NATURE-LOVING F, 29-35. open-minded. 2056 33, M FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY LOOKING TO find nice lady, 24-38. Must be very honest, laid back, ISO LTR. 2057 HANDSOME WM, 42, TALL, WELL BUILT & passionate ISO F into light bondage, spanking & your favorite fantasy games. Discretion assured, any age welcome. Would love to meet a special friend. 2052 .

WiWM, 56, INTUITIVE, INTELLECTUAL, passionate about the arts in search of Gertrude Stein type for stimulating adventures. 2039 SWM, 40, 5'10", ARTIST, LOVER OF MUSIC, dancing, cooking, and the outdoors. Looking for S/DF, NS, 26-45, appreciates honesty, trust, communication, humor, and the warm glow of passion. 2009 SPRING HASN'T SPRUNG YET SONGBIRDS ing in flight and geese fly over confused, ut not I, who seeks spirit-filled lass, 40+, from gardener, writer, teacher, etc. Canoe, can you? 2034

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COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, EARLY 50S, attractive and physically fit. I am into the art world. I have a house in Sante Fe and a lakeside VT farm. ISO F companion and friend w/ cozy fire and heart. 1986 ALPHABETIZED: BIKE RIDER, BISEXUAL, FILM fan, geek, hacker, liberal, NS, sci-fi nut, 27, will respond, guaranteed. 1987

ME: TALL, SLENDER, 30S. LIKE DINING OUT, movies, & the outdoors. Looking for someone w/the same interests. She has to be preferably tall, and knows what she wants from a man, 30-38. Let's go to know each other over coffee. Friends first. 2069

I'M A DIAMOND IN A SMALL BOX, DWPM, 44 but looks younger, short, athletic, all heart, enjoys sports, camping, outdoors, music, dancing, movies, biking, looking for a LTR w/commitment. 2048

SEEKING EVERYTHING, 32, SWPM, 5'io", 185 lbs., ISO F to whom I can relate. She is talented, intelligent, educated, successful, attractive, cultured. Orlando, not Ophelia; Miranda, not Madonna. 1991

MY DOG SAYS WE NEED A GIRLFRIEND. SPM, 45 & Sweet-hearted dog, 4, into good food/wine, friends, travel, lots of touch & play & quiet & just living a rich, meaningful, sensual life. ISO attractive female, 32-42, to form a pack. 1950 TALL, HANDSOME M, 40, LIVES IN BEAUTIFUL Adirondack mountains, ISO F for friendship first. I like all music —country to opera, reading, the outdoors. I am passionate, sensitive caring and stable. 1952 DOWN-TO-EARTH, INTELLIGENT, goal-directed, genuine, SWM, 29, NS, 5*10", 165 lbs., ISO witty, spirited, attractive and just-plainnice PW, 25-32, who enjoys outdoors, dining and good conversation. 1937 37, DWPM, HANDSOME, FUN, STABLE, LIKES music, dancing, bookshops, travel, conversation, skiing. ISO smart, attractive, SWF, 35+/-, w/ similar interests for friendship/LTR. 1947 ARE YOU OUT THERE? SDF, 27-40, WHO wants to share some memorable times. Walks, movies, music, quiet evenings, snuggling, watching the sun rise. LTR possible with the right person. Waiting. 1953 THE FUN STUFF IS EASY. WILL YOU RUN when there is a problem? D, 50, 6*2", country, dancing, massage, gardening, NS. Heal, laugh, love—tall is good, not neces. 1943

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BEST OF THE BEST. BiWM ISO BiF FOR LTR & more. Me: handsome, straight, 51 yrs. young & physically fit. You: sexy, desirable & know when you have it all! Any race welcome, will answer all. 1945 COMMITMENT-MINDED, SWM 46, 5'6", 180 lbs., attractive, fun-loving, outgoing, faithful, very loyal. Sensitive, marriage-minded ISO honest, in shape F, 25-45, romantic, caring, very loving, sexy, faithful. Loving relationship desired. Enjoys warm weather sports & quiet nights at home. 1861 UPBEAT, FUN-LOVING, JOYOUS, ECLECTIC, wants to share craft shows, Mozart, art, Ella Fitzgerald, Bach, silk pillows, candles, flowers, water, books, travel, spiritual, religious, tolerant, ISO 45+, NS, PF. 1901 SWPM, NS, EARLY 30S, ATTRACTIVE, FIT, romantic, fun, & impulsive. Many varied interests indoors & outdoors. ISO similar to share in friendship and LTR. 1898 I WANT IT ALL: LOVE, PASSION, ROMANCE, LTR built on friendship, companionship, commitment. DWM, 54, 225 lbs., 6', blue-eyed ISO honest, attractive, slender, sensual SWF, 45-55, NS, humor. 1888 SWM, SINGLE DAD, 38, FIT, metaphysically oriented, alternative spirituality, strong outdoor/nature connection, interested in creation/manifestation process, emotionally and physically available, heart-centered, passion/intensity for living ISO passionate, fit, D/SF. 1886 SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS MEETS CARACTICUS Potts. Feb. 14th meets Apr. 1st. I'll be a fool for you, if you be a sweetheart for me. SWM, 38, ND, NS. LTR? 1885 DEPENDABLE, CARING, SWJM, YOUNG, 65, 6', 195 lbs., Canadian, NS, NA. Second home in NE/NY. Enjoys theatre, music, auctions +. ISO compatible, NS, SWF, under 55, to share good times in LTR. 1882 SWPM, 40S, BLONDISH/BLUE, 6'2", younger, slender, attractive, kind, funny, gentle, secure, listens. Likes: sports, outdoors, film, music, dining! Seeks S/DF, 30s, slender, fit, cute, kind, honest, secure, smiles. Redhead a +. Still want a love of my life, kids, & champagne, lingerie & steamy nights! How about you? 1817 6', 185 LBS., BLUE EYES, 39, SALT & PEPPER hair, very active with large, warm hands, seeks partner to hold hands. 1818 DID NOT PASS GO, SEPARATED, CHILD support, no license, two jobs, heavily fined, fit as fiddle, college degree, can't complete crosswords, and a Red Sox fan. Outlook: good. Future: positive. 1840 MY TRACTOR'S SEXY. SWM, 49, s'll", 170 lbs., fit, handsome, ambitious, hardworking, NS, ND. Likes animals, country, hiking, movies, Sunday drives. ISO attractive, fit, healthy, sexy, ambitious, honest F for LTR. 1842 ' ME: EARLY 40S, CARING, SMART, REAL, AND not crazy about dating. You: could but needn't be alluring, savvy or like what I like. However, you must know something about giving and receiving from the heart. 1843 SWM, 28, 6', ISO A FRIEND & MAYBE MORE. If you love the outdoors, sport in general, good conversation & sometimes a quiet eve. at home, you've found your match. 1855 20-SOMETHING PROFESSIONAL, SOCIABLY conscious, politically inclined, athletically built & fun-loving ISO woman w/ brains for good conversation, Bohemian living & possible romance. Athleticism & short hair strongly encouraged. 1838 SINGLE (NEVER MARRIED), SINGULAR (NO offspring) JPM, 41 (look less), ISO feminine F for fun, future. Am educated, artistic, athletic, attractive, well-travelled, very easy to be with. Letters OK, too. 1806 BIWM, 23, SEEKS GIRLS WHO CAN PLAY AS tough as the boys. 1809

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2111 INTELLIGENT, 6'4", BLUE EYES, 40S, DWM, secure, attractive, professional, in shape, like dining out, sports, dancing, boating and nights at home. Seek slim, in-shape SW, attractive, 28-40, who loves to have fun & explore new ideas. 1816 IF YOU CAN IMAGINE YOUR LOVER, STRONG but gentle, in control (not controlling), playful, who appreciated your moods, desires, fantasies... you might want to try this SWMP seeking pretty SWF, 27-37. *8io

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ROMANTIC SWPM, FUNNY, LOVING, ACTIVE, fit, enjoys biking, dining out, good conversa- I BiM, 36, 5'io", 180 LBS. RECENTLY OUT OF tion, writing love letters. Seeking active, fit F, * a long relationship, wants to explore the « other side of life. I am straight-acting, love 35-45, to share same and lots more. 1813 * movies, and roaming the countryside. I love I'M LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL. An * a good beer. So should you. Lets warm each outdoor lover that's warm, kind, compassion- * other up. 2114 ate, sensual, petite, and has a good sense of humor. If this sounds like you, this 40 YO « SWM, 37, INTERESTED IN MEETING A MALE I! to fulfill my curiosity. 1 like dressing & would would like to hear from you! 1815 * like being w/ someone who dresses. I Curious? I am. 2008

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HIGH-ENERGY, LOW-MAINTENANCE, up- front, down-to-earth GM, 62. Distinguished looks. Leo sensitivity. Interests range: hockey to Hockney, cabaret to Cabernet. ISO kindred spirit, masculine, solidly based younger M, 30-45, to hang w/ & care about. 1844 . PLATTSBURGH GM. NJ NATIVE, MODERATELY tattooed & pierced, creative, dry sense of humor, sarcastic, fun-loving, outgoing and sensitive fboot. ISO same. Let's play. 1907 GWM, 28, BROWN HAIR AND EYES, WEIGHS 160, 5'8". Looking to meet Bi/GM 19-32, for fun times and friendship. 1847 269 LBS. OF SWEAT AND LOVE. LOVES leisurely walks on the beach and long, romantic night talks. ISO smaller gentleman friend w/ similar interests. Preferably of Indian descent, looking for LTR. 1848 BEAR SEEKS AGGRESSIVE TRAPPERS. Submissive but masculine, Central VT growler, s'ii", 190, balding, bearded, hairy chest. ISO dominant men for hot, kinky, BD/SM play. I have toys and will travel. I'm not hibernating this winter. All scenes considered — all replies answered. 1856

DPM, MID 30S, Bi/C ISO COUPLE, 35-50 TO fulfill fantasy. Must be clean and discreet. Let's fulfill a fantasy together. 2053 SW ATHLETICALLY, ARTISTIC, PM (THINK OF Michaelangelo's David) very young 40 something ISO king, gentle yet bold, free-spirited fit and fun F for noncommited, pleasurable relationship (physical and intellectual). 2074 EXPERIENCED HIMALAYAN ADVENTURER ISO expedition financer, My experience + my gear + your money + your desire = Himalayan expedition to 7000 meters. 1988 SEXY, HILARIOUS MALE NYMPHO ISO DISCREET encounters. If you have a need let it not be denied. Serious inquiries only. Send photo. Discretion assured. Letters preferred. Experience yourself and let go. 2112

VERY ATTRACTIVE, VOLUPTUOUS, CONFIDENT, gregarious DF, 30s, old-fashioned qualities, loves children and pets. Needs DM optimist, 40s, w/ appreciation of the arts, ntelligence & romantic qualities. Please write. Box 711

DWF, 60, ISO WM, 55-65. LIKES MUSIC, dancing, dining out, flea markets, craft shows, quiet eves at home. I am a follower, need a leader, are you that man? Box 686 WWiF, JEWISH PROFESSIONAL SEEKING MY "beshairt," 60 70s, for love, travel, laughter. Box 678 CLASSICAL MUSICIAN/TEACHER, FUN-LOVING, bright, well-read, nature lover w/ varied nterests; son, grown & gone. Tired of walking alone. Looking for enjoyable company; possible LTR. Would welcome your letter. Box 682 - -, -

PRICE CHOPPER COURTESY DESK, WRONG place to be in a rush. I was in ski pants. You: buying milk. Love to meet you in a better place. 2108 YOU SAT NEXT TO ME IN ABNORMAL PSYCH I think your name is Lauren. We've exchanged some looks & awkward moments. Lets talk. 2106

MaWM, 29, CLEAN, CUTE AND IN GOOD shape. Caged monkey ISO a Ma/SF zoo keeper to help set me free. Short-term. Morns./afternoons good. Very discreet. 1996

GOOEY CAKE IS GOOD BUT PIE IS BETTER... southern, pecan pie...enough ice cream innuendo, don't be a stranger. 2054

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TO MY SWEETIE HONEY NUTS: I'M SO GLAD you're in my life in spite of the fiction, malaria, and your picking on my sideways kisses. Love, Peach Pit. 2110

MET YOU AT A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. WE were both mad busy with school. One long conversation that night and I fell in love. You're pretty, baby! 2080

SWM, 35, ISO F ADVENTURER TO XC-SKI, snowshoe, hike, canoe. Intelligent, fit, fun, exploring types only. NY or VT area. I'll bring the wine, cheese and cookies! Letters please. 1992

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SWM, 34, 5'7", 156 LBS., HANDSOME & handy, successful, honest, wild. ISO petite, attractive, adventurous F, 25-35. To become queen of my castle. Box 709 I AM ONLY MORTAL, HOW THEN CAN I SWAY you to write w/so few words? Attempt #1: Spring has this message for you: shake off the solitary, wintery darkness and write to another kind and searching soul. Barely 41, tall, medium build. Box 712

DEEPLY BEAUTIFUL. HEART-CENTERED. Preciously rare. Are you there? I am. 40's. Box 713

EARLY 30S, COMPASSIONATE, FUNNY F seeking M inspired by social justice causes. Interests: fair trade, art, hiking and conserving the planet's resources. Looking for relationship and/or friend. Box 674

DPF, 48, INTRIGUED BY LIFE. ADVENTUROUS, sense of humor, love of arts, socially conscious, ISO man in 40s or 50s, who is smart, funny, fit, passionate. Box 706

WARM, INTELLIGENT DWF GEMINI, 44, ISO D/SWM Libra, early 50s, w/ initial "T" in name or career. I heard you're mine and I'm yours. Want to test the theory? Box 675

HIPPIE CHICK ISO COOL DUDE, WHO LOVES the awesomeness of existence, to share honest to goodness, simple, down-to-solidearth real times with. Have 1 child, yupper. Box 698

WANTED! GOOD-HEARTED MAN. CTRL. VT lady, 40s, seeks M, NS, values honesty, communication, easy-going, humor, enjoys antique shops, museums, quiet times. ISO soulmate. Will answer all. Box 676

SWDF, 40S, GREEN EYED, FULL-FIGURED, blonde, college educated, w/ sense of lumor. ISO M, 40s, intelligent, sense of humor and must be open-minded. Prefer men w/ hair. Box 699

LIBERAL, SLIM, FIT, A BIT JADED AND JUST 50, loves travel, jazz and good books. My country nest in Ctrl. VT is emptying. Seeking healthy companionship and possible commitment. Box 668

DWF ISO DWM FOR FRIENDSHIP, MAYBE more? Me: smoker, early 40s, mother (kids full-grown). Enjoy games, coffee, talking, movies, music & snuggling. Why not take a chance? Box 690

SWPM, 26, TALL, FUN-HOUND SEEKS GRRRL friend for fun and adventures. Spring is coming and I'm getting back out! Happy with myself & having fun. Let's start something great. Box 703

ASIAN LADY, 47, DIVORCED, SEEKS PM, 5070, for friendship, maybe more. Slim, healthy, likes cooking. Patience a must. Limited English. All letters answered. Thank you. Box 670

NICE LOOKING, NICE GUY. DSWM, 6'i", 175 lbs., 36, Lt. brown hair, blue eyes. Enjoys boating, travel, nice restaurants & family activities. ISO nice-looking, great girl. Picture a plus. Box 704

ANTI-SOCIAL, CRUDE, DISGUSTING 81 UGLY. Mid 40s, "Gothic." SWM, smoker, into cemetaries, dark music, horror & literature. ISO one "Gothic" SWF. I'm stuck in Rutland...bored too. Box 710 VERMONT MAN! SHY, DWM, 43, s'io", ISO F, 30-43, to enjoy life with. Dancing, movies, dining out, beach or just staying home. NS ND. Box 708

2/12, RASPUTIN'S. YOU: GORGEOUS, blonde, shiny red pants, stunning blue eyes. Me: Smitten guy w/ Boston accent you loved. Wanna hear it again. 2006 2/14 YOU WORK FOR SBFD. YOU CAME TO see if I was okay when I drove my car off I89 into the snow. Can we meet again? 2037 LET THERE BE EQUITY IN "FOLLOW through" at I SPY, not a contradiction in terms. Seven Days Winter Dance (2/19): Plug me in. You: German, blue-eyed, 6', Ring me up!! (Guy to guy). 2044 BARNES & NOBLE CAFE, WED. 2/23. TALL, handsome, Indian man, red shirt, black and orange coat. This GM would like to meet you. Coffee? 2071 JULIAN. I LOVE YOUR ORANGE LAUGHTER. I am moved by the sight of you sleeping. That's why I love you and yet not know why. This is contiferous. 1985 MARY, IFS MORE THAN THE SEARS HAT OR Boomer Girls or Scar Vegas. You linger in my mind, again. Turn to me before they catch you stealing books. Jeffrey. 1928

2/19 SEVEN DAYS SINGLES DANCE. YOU: Tall, dark & handsome, blue shirt. Me: Black dress, tan coat. Our eyes met when I was leaving. I didn't get to ask you to dance. Want to dance? 2061

YOU: WEARING GREEN PATAGONIA JACKET, getting in a black Saab wagon at Hannaford's on Dorset St. ME: Watching you as I pushed my cart into my car. I know we could be together. Let's have dinner. 2068

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BRUNETTE BEAUTY AT MUDDVS, FRIDAY nt. Sippin' a mocha. Let|s lock lips, cutie. 2077 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE PAGAN RITUALS, funky dinners that get easier & easier. Let's cook something special tonight. 2120

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WELL-EDUCATED, READS FICTION, DOES outdoor b&w photography, software entrepreneur. ISO light-hearted, fit, conscious F, 4554+/-, who has had & wants a LTR & would thrive with somewhat older, late fifties man who is nurturing of creativity. Photo appreciated. Box 705

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SWPM, 29, DARK-HAIR, 72", 2,600 OZ., cyclist, poet, endeavoring, simple liver with dehydrated sense of humor seeks SWF, 2432, for sharing fresh air, wanderlust, art and our interior designs. Box 701

KINDA SWEET BUT NOT TOO PETITE. GWPM, 32, NS, hibernatingly shy and bored silly, ISO 28-38M for chilling on weekends and doing the usual (or unusual). Friendship first, naturally. Box 696

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CREATIVE SWF ISO SUBMISSIVE SLAVE TOY (M-F) for my amusement and pleasure. Provide detailed essay explaining why you are deserving of my attention...make it worth my time. Married/committed need not respond. Box 707 INCARCERATED SUBMISSIVE WM 6'l", 28. ISO full-figured dominant F for erotic times through mail. I will sumbit to your every fan tasy. 19+ only please. Box 697

TAKE FRIENDSHIP, ADD WATER AND STIR. Where the S. Burlington mall buildings are blue I will meet you. Think music. M, 50's, ISO SF, NS, for friendship. Let's visit. Box 692

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