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Vermont poet Verandah Porche, author of Sudden Eden, has published award-winning work since the 1970s. On Saturday, she leads a verse lover’s voyage through the forests and coastlines of Knight Point State Park in North Hero as part of the ongoing Vermont Humanities series Words in the Woods.

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Folk-rock trio Lula Wiles roll up to Knoll Farm in Fayston, fiddles and upright basses in hand. The group’s twilight concert benefits First Light and their Wabanaki- and Abenaki-led land return efforts in New England. Whether watching in person or via Facebook Live, audience members enjoy the radical rhythms of the band Paste magazine called “provocateurs of the best kind.”

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Social Constructs Visitors to Stowe art center the Current may already have viewed painter Meleko Mokgosi’s provocative solo show “Scripto-visual.” The Botswanaborn artist’s large-scale works address hard-hitting themes of colonialism, democracy and nationalism. This week, Emerson College associate professor William Edelglass gives a free virtual talk relating the exhibition to the history of the concept of race.

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“I’m not dying! I’m waiting for a neurology appointment.” That’s what I should have said to the friend who stopped me en route to the lap pool to say, “You look great,” in that reassuring way reserved for people who don’t. His charity was in reference to the personal medical drama I shared two weeks ago in these pages. On April 13, 2021, a severe migraine landed me in the emergency room at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Ten months after the stroke-like headache, on February 15, 2022, I’ll get to see a neurologist — on Zoom. That seemed like an awfully long time to wait for a follow-up appointment, so I put my story out there and asked readers if they were having similar experiences at the hospital. So many emails! Some were addressed to me personally — expressing worry, suggesting meds and recommending other hospitals, such as Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, and the Mayo Clinic, as well as simply “Mexico.” I had no idea so many of my friends have migraines. A former reporter wrote to say she was in the process of filling out the same 24-page intake form I did to get an appointment in the understaffed neurology department of UVM Medical Center. But most of the emails were not to or for me: They were responses to the online form we created to collect personal patient accounts of dangerous, untenable waits for medical care — not just in the neurology department but also in orthopedics, urology, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmologic surgery and child psychiatry. People currently in the throes of medical crises put their anguish and frustration into words. Others, now in a better place, reflected back: “I’m still super pissed off that it was deemed acceptable for me to spend over a year of my life without treatment when I was so sick, and that my young kids missed out on having me as a functioning parent in part because I wasn’t able to receive medical treatment in a timely manner,” a headache sufferer wrote. In one case, delayed care hastened death, according to the daughter of the deceased; in another, it allegedly prompted a suicide. Health care professionals and their spouses weighed in, too, about restricted access to the operating room and other worries. “Who knows what damage is being done with these delays in care?” one wrote. Another suggested: “Imagine folks who can barely read and write trying to get an appointment.” Watching the emails pour in reminded me of a moment in the movie Spotlight, when Interested in becoming a Super Reader? the Boston Globe breaks a big exposé about Look for the “Give Now” buttons at the top dozens of abusive priests and the phones in the of sevendaysvt.com. Or send a check with newsroom start ringing — and ringing. That’s your address and contact info to: the sound of people who thought they were SEVEN DAYS, C/O SUPER READERS alone discovering they are not. P.O. BOX 1164 BURLINGTON, VT 05402-1164 Thank you for sharing and trusting us with your stories. Our news team will be following up For more information on making a financial and reporting on them in the coming weeks. contribution to Seven Days, please contact Haven’t written to us yet? There’s still time. Corey Grenier: Submit your story at sevendaysvt.com/waiting. VOICEMAIL: 802-865-1020, EXT. 136

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t’s not often you thumb your nose at $4.5 billion. But that’s exactly how Vermont Attorney General T.J. DONOVAN and several other state attorneys general have reacted to the amount the family that profited from Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, has agreed to cough up. The settlement under consideration would resolve some 3,000 lawsuits filed by communities nationwide, which allege that the company and the family that owns it, the SACKLERS, fueled the nation’s opioid epidemic by improperly pushing the popular painkiller. As it stands, Vermont would get a small slice — $13 million — and, like everyone else, would have to wait nine years to get the full sum. The wait, as well as the meager amount, galled Donovan, who did not sign on to the deal last week. With an estimated family fortune of $11 billion to $13 billion, the Sacklers wouldn’t see any change in their lavish lifestyle or pay an adequate price for the havoc they’ve wreaked, he said. “The definition of a compromise is where both sides walk away unhappy,” Donovan said as his English muffin grew cold during an interview at Handy’s Lunch in Burlington. “This isn’t going to be a compromise because the Sacklers are walking away pretty damn happy. You get everything dismissed, and you’re still a millionaire.” To give you an idea how crummy the deal is, Vermont has received $700 million since 1998 from cigarette manufacturers under a nationwide settlement agreement. In 2020 alone, Vermont got $24 million, and those payments are scheduled to continue indefinitely. (A separate opioidrelated settlement, in the works with Johnson & Johnson and three other companies, could net Vermont more than $50 million, Donovan said.) Donovan’s dilemma is how to preserve the state’s opposition to the deal without missing out on the payments, even if they don’t amount to much. He won’t let that happen, so instead of thumbing his nose, he may have to hold his nose and go along. “One is better than zero,” he said. Donovan is shooting for a bigger amount and accelerated payments, particularly for smaller states. But with 15 states, including influential players such as Massachusetts and New York, dropping their previous opposition and agreeing to the settlement last week, leverage is all but gone and the deal could be approved in August.

of Health figures. And the problem is far from abating: In 2020, 157 Vermonters died from opioid overdoses, an almost 40 percent increase from 114 deaths in 2019. In 2010, almost 90 percent of opioidrelated fatalities involved prescription opioids. Today, while the culprit is much more likely illicit heroin or fentanyl, four out of five of the victims are people who started their opioid habits by misusing prescription drugs. “I can’t just say yes to these guys. I can’t do it,” Donovan said. “I may end up there, I don’t know, but it just seems incredibly unfair to the people whose lives have been ruined.”

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Donovan and others, including former Vermont U.S. attorney CHRISTINA NOLAN, shake their heads over how the Sacklers have used their wealth to game the legal system. As part of the settlement, members of the family would be shielded from any further lawsuits. The company would be dissolved and reconstituted, and the Sacklers prohibited from selling prescription drugs again. Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy protection in 2019 as lawsuits mounted. What irks Donovan and Nolan is the Sacklers using bankruptcy courts to provide themselves protection, without having to declare personal bankruptcy. In his book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, author PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE lays bare the greed and callousness of the Sacklers as they knowingly continued to push the highly addictive painkiller despite sales documents showing outsize orders from pill mills across the country. By the end of the book, you’d be hard-pressed to explain the difference between the Medellín drug

cartel and the Sacklers, except for the suits and gleaming Connecticut corporate headquarters. The Sacklers “have used their money and influence to play our system like a harp,” Keefe wrote last week in a New York Times op-ed about the proposed settlement. “It’s hardly news that our society treats [street dealers] with sledgehammer vengeance and people like the Sacklers with velvet gloves.” Nolan’s office discovered a kickback scheme by Purdue Pharma that resulted in criminal charges against the company and helped lead to its demise. Purdue was making improper payments to doctors — through a program in which doctors gave speeches at luxurious locales — to induce them to write more opioid prescriptions. Purdue also paid an electronic health records company, Practice Fusion, to use software that improperly prompted doctors to prescribe opioids. A Practice Fusion executive pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate. The Sacklers themselves are not protected from criminal prosecution, but most experts say it’s unlikely to happen. Company executives are also not immune from prosecution. Nolan said effective deterrence requires individuals to be held criminally accountable. “You can’t put a company in jail,” Nolan told Fair Game. In the meantime, Donovan insists his opposition to the settlement isn’t grandstanding. In the past 10 years, more than 1,000 Vermonters have died of opioid overdoses, according to Vermont Department

Burlington leaders owe ROBIN GUILLIAN an apology. When the city advertised that two seats on the Airport Commission were opening up, she applied, figuring her 25 years of aviation experience meant she had the right stuff to handle the volunteer post. Certified flight instructor. Almost four years ferrying cargo and passengers on Boeing 737s for Aloha Airlines. Five years flying 727s for Express One in Europe before that. For the last six years, Guillian has served as director of aviation at Vermont Technical College. She also runs a weeklong aviation camp for youths 12 to 15 years old. Pretty impressive. When she attended the first Zoom meeting for applicants on June 2, the five city councilors designated to make recommendations to the full council put off any interviews. With scores of applicants, some of whom had applied for a seat on more than one of the city’s commissions, and interviews at four minutes each, the council members were looking at hours of Q&A. They told the applicants that interviews would be held the following week. In the meantime, the councilors would recommend the incumbent commissioners they thought should serve another term. It wasn’t until she joined the meeting the following week that Guillian learned she wouldn’t be interviewed and that the councilors had recommended that the two incumbents whose terms were expiring — BILL KEOGH and TIM GEORGE — get new three-year terms on the advisory board. Guillian spoke up during the public forum section. “I raised my hand, and I said, ‘I’m a bit confused; I understood that you would be

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where Scott remains the winningest driver. (He raced last week, finishing 18th.) There’s a lot of respect between them — and chop-busting, too. “Well, listen, here’s the real story,” Squier told listeners after Scott finished. “We’re so thrilled to have him as a governor, because as a stock car driver, he won 40 main events at Thunder Road. And he was two times or three [times] state champion. And we were really worried. What the hell was going to happen to him after he got out of stock car racing? So he found this job up in Montpelier in some building up there, and that’s worked out real good for all of us.” “And I’m still going around in circles,” Scott piped in. Afterward, Scott called WDEV’s 90 years “an incredible milestone” that he was glad the icon could witness. “I was really concerned, when Ken got COVID, whether he’d see the 90th celebration, so I’m thrilled to death to be here and to have him here, as well,” Scott told Fair Game. The weekend before, Scott ferried Squier around in the sidecar of his motorcycle for the Not Quite Independence Day parade, an offbeat Waterbury tradition. “They were happier to see Ken than me,” Scott smiled. Community radio has died across the country, but WDEV remains a beacon, an institution Scott called “part of the fabric of Vermont.” With an eclectic mix of news, talk, sports, and Saturday morning shows such as “Music to Go to the Dump By” and “For the Birds,” it’s one of a kind. I know: I worked there for 16 years hosting a daily talk show. See you at the 100th birthday party, Ken.

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The best part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary celebration was that the Birthday Boy could be there. That looked doubtful after radio station owner and motorsports legend KEN SQUIER was hospitalized with COVID19 last year. The 86-year-old recovered after months of rehab. On Saturday, he held court, sitting on a couch under a tent on a closed-off Stowe Street in front of the radio station in downtown Waterbury. “Pretty rough couple of months,” he told Fair Game in between well-wishers. When they’d invariably say, “It’s good to see you, Ken,” he’d respond, “Good to be seen.” Gov. PHIL SCOTT was among those thrilled to see Squier. They go way back. Live on the air, Scott said Squier had “taught me a lot about what it means to be a leader in Vermont and doing the right thing. And putting the politics aside ... I can’t say enough about what he’s done with WDEV,” a community hub when disasters such as Tropical Storm Irene hit. Their father/son relationship was paved on the high-banked asphalt at Thunder Road International SpeedBowl, the Barre racetrack Squier founded and

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In Vermont media news, sportscaster MIKE MCCUNE signed off last week after 21 years at WCAX-TV, where he was sports director since 2008. He plans to spend more time with family. And reporter BRITTANY WIER is leaving ABC 22/ FOX 44 for a TV reporter job in Roanoke, Va. She has worked for the Burlington station since March 2020. And in the arrivals department, congratulations to VTDigger.org managing editor (and former Fair Game columnist) PAUL HEINTZ and his spouse, SHAYLA LIVINGSTON, on the June 19 birth of their son, RIO. Heintz worked at Seven Days from 2012 to 2020. m

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ixteen-year-old Holly Dunlop had never handled livestock before last November, when her family moved to a farm in Marshfield. The Dunlops’ previous experience with animals, in suburban Washington, D.C., was limited to caring for the family dog. Yet Holly was the family’s go-to person when it came to castrating piglets born this spring. “We don’t want to do it,” her mother, Catherine, said of the rest of the family’s view of farmyard surgery. In moving to the 205-acre farm, the Dunlop family joined the long line of weary urbanites who have moved to rural Vermont in search of a simpler life. In recent months, the pace of migration has 16

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picked up, with out-of-staters bidding above asking price for Vermont properties. The Dunlop family’s journey began last summer, when Catherine and Neil and their four teenagers spent the night at Hollister Hill Farm B&B, which they had also visited in 2007. Longtime owners Bob and Lee Light had been trying to sell the place for three years. The farm has long been a busy place. In addition to the B&B in their 19th-century, six-bedroom brick home, the Lights ran a sugaring operation and a small store that offered the farm’s beef, bacon and turkey. They milked 75 cows until they sold the herd in 1997. The couple also sold logs and hay, raised puppies and, for years, kept an

800-pound boar named Sky after a local family changed its mind about slaughtering an animal that had become a pet. Kids were welcome to visit the barn, and Bob was well-known as Marshfield’s zoning administrator. But by 2018, the Lights couldn’t do the heavy lifting themselves and were ready to retire. “Basically, all the profit we made went into paying the help,” said Bob, who is 80. The couple has moved to a home in East Montpelier. Meanwhile, the Dunlop parents were growing disenchanted with their

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ast July, a group of Winooski High School students and recent alumni came to the school board with a clear message. Calling themselves the Winooski Students for Anti-Racism, they shared painful experiences of unjust treatment from teachers, administrators and white peers, and of being called racist names by opposing sports teams. The group presented eight demands aimed at creating an anti-racist school district that supports students of color, who make up more than 50 percent of the student body. The young people urged the board to take immediate action on the wide-ranging measures, including forming a truth and reconciliation commission to hear past accounts of racial bias in the school district; replacing the uniformed school resource officer with two trauma specialists; developing an action plan for hiring teachers of color; and working to create an ethnic studies program. “Winooski School District must acknowledge and accept the fact that racism has existed in its halls for decades and, in many instances, it has caused long lasting trauma among many students of color,” read a student-penned letter prefacing the demands. At the time, school board members indicated that they grasped the urgency of the situation. “You guys are asking us to do what has needed to be done,” Tori Cleiland, now the school board president, said at the July 2020 meeting. “It is the time to do this now.” The board voted in September to accept six of the eight student demands.

Yet more than a year after that initial meeting, there has been little action. On a website called Equity and Antiracism at Winooski, created by district math teacher Luke Dorfman, each student demand is listed, followed by a status update. For all those agreed to by the board, the status reads: “No actions have been taken to date.” Several prominent voices of color have left the school district. Last September, the board’s only Black member, Margaret Bass, stepped down. And in June, the sole Black teacher in the middle and high school, Thierry Mugabo Uwilingiyimana — who had worked closely with the Winooski Students for Anti-Racism — also resigned. In a letter to administrators, Uwilingiyimana cited the district’s “white supremacy culture” as a reason for leaving and called out “a leadership that would rather talk about diversity than be diversified.” “I know you all want to do your best for Winooski, but you aren’t currently,” Uwilingiyimana wrote. “Ultimately, the only way to bring about the changes we need is for [Black, Indigenous and people of color] to have more power which means you need to cede your power.” Earlier this month, the school district published an open letter from superintendent Sean McMannon addressing Uwilingiyimana’s departure and the slow progress on reform. Titled “Winooski’s humbling, difficult journey to becoming an antiracist school district,” the letter acknowledged that the district, “in spite SLOW MOTION

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Applications to Some Vermont Colleges Are Up Sharply This Year B Y A NNE WAL L A C E ALLEN anne@sevendaysvt.com The University of Vermont could see its largest incoming class ever this year, as applications rose nearly 40 percent compared to last year. Other institutions reported big numbers, too: Champlain College saw an 83 percent increase, while Middlebury College and Vermont Law School each saw a bump of 30 percent. “Increasing enrollment when we couldn’t bring prospective and admitted students to campus is quite an achievement,” said Stephanie Kloss, media director at Champlain College. The surge comes a year after enrollments at colleges and universities dropped steeply as students chose to sit out rather than enroll in remote classes or hybrid systems. But the numbers for some colleges are also higher than in 2019. Most colleges are reopening this fall with fewer health restrictions, though many are requiring students to be vaccinated. Another added boost: UVM and Middlebury, like other colleges around the country, dropped the requirement that students submit standardized test scores. That decision “all but guaranteed a surge in applications from students who otherwise wouldn’t have applied,” Eric Hoover wrote of the national trend in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Institutions of higher education usually don’t report the size of the class until a few weeks after the fall semester has started, but UVM is confident it will be a record year. “We expect it to be the largest, best-prepared and most geographically diverse class,” said Enrique Corredera, UVM’s director of news and public affairs. UVM received a record-high 25,500 applications in 2021, Corredera said — a 38 percent increase over 2020 and a 32 percent increase over 2019. The class that entered UVM in 2017 was the largest so far, with 2,642 students. That’s slightly more than the number that entered in 2019. Corredera said the “yield rate” for accepted students, or the proportion of accepted students who choose to attend UVM, appears so far to be higher than usual. UVM officials think Vermont’s successful pandemic response has attracted students. About 82 percent of eligible Vermonters have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, the highest rate in the country. m

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The Dunlop family at Hollister Hill Farm

The Simple Life « P.16 fast-paced life in Chevy Chase, Md., where they had moved in 2016 after living in New York. Neil, who had worked in home design, journalism and public relations, was flying for work 100 times a year, and he said the kids — now 18 and 13, along with 16-year-old twins — were growing up too fast. Two were in Catholic school, and two in public. The latter had metal detectors and gangs; there were reports of classmates doing drugs. He worried that the kids were moving away from the values the parents wanted for their family. “It seemed to us they were behaving like it was natural to aspire to a lifestyle of nightclubs and cars and no responsibility and complete and utter hedonism,” said Neil. “There were no ethics or work values or any sense of what the real world was like … It wasn’t just them; it was everyone around them.” So, last fall, the family bought Hollister Hill Farm — for $990,000, according to town records — to embrace the slower pace of life in Vermont. The Dunlops’ three girls enrolled at nearby Twinfield Union School, which has 340 K-12 students; their son, a high school junior, attended his D.C.area school remotely. Lily Dunlop, 13, had 500 classmates at her D.C. school. Today, she has fewer than

30 and is weighing the pros and cons of living in a small community. “Everybody knows everyone, and knows everything about everyone,” she said. “My friend will see someone on the road and explain them. It’s definitely nice, but at the same time I don’t really like it, because everyone knows everything about you.” Next-door neighbor Jordan Howe, 37, who had worked for the Lights throughout his childhood, has stayed on as a full-time farm manager and been key to keeping the place going. Neil and Catherine said they have learned the rudiments of animal care — their livestock includes 18 head of black Angus cattle and four Jersey cows — but they leave much of the animal care, haying, maple sugaring and other matters to Howe. They handle the B&B business themselves. Neil spends much of his time in his office, a lot of it writing fiction; Catherine has held on to her full-time job, working remotely for a New York software company. “We do a lot by gosh and by golly,” said Neil, who acknowledged that he didn’t try to learn every detail about running the farm when Bob Light was still in the picture. Instead, he draws confidence from his Christian faith. “I don’t want to sound like a kook or anything, but we don’t make a lot of major

decisions without believing that it’s part of our faith journey,” Neil said. “We want to do something that has meaning and, especially, to help other people.” Little has changed since the farm was one of the largest dairy operations in town. Visitors describe the farm as Eden, as a slice of paradise, Neil said. The 1825 brick farmhouse and its lush surroundings convey the mixture of permanence and grace that comes with centuries of hard work on the land. “We consider the farms, the landscape and the animals a gift we want to share with others,” Neil said. “That was a large part of our reason for buying it and our efforts to restore it and keep it running for others to enjoy.” They plan to share it through their farm store and through expanding the B&B; their first guests arrived earlier this month. It’s not always sublime. After Howe fell off his mother’s roof while shoveling snow and broke his femur, a crisis occurred every day, Neil said. Yet, even before the ambulance had left the scene, a neighbor called to offer help. And dozens of people who have known the Lights for years turned out to assist their successors with sugaring. Neil had already undergone a crash course on the subject every farmer must know: fixing equipment. The gutter

chain in the barn, which runs the manure removal system, was so old and thin that the links broke constantly, he said, sometimes twice a day. A replacement ordered in December didn’t arrive until April. “There were several days in five-degree weather where I was covered in manure

The family has acquired goats, donkeys and chickens, and plans to expand the B&B, which now consists of just one apartment, to a dozen rooms or more to bring in revenue. The family’s goal is to break even on the farm and B&B, though the operation is losing money right now. Meanwhile,

Finley Dunlop

“They have been able to see it through their eyes,” she said. Finley, who is 18, is probably the most enthusiastic new adopter. His mother said he had nothing but complaints when the family first arrived in Vermont. But in the spring, a neighbor’s son took him turkey

veterinary care from the farm’s vet, Tom Stuwe of Barre. She noted that it saves the family money when she can perform simple surgery, such as castrating piglets, and Stuwe enjoys teaching her the skills. He has been treating Hollister Hill Farm’s animals through a succession of

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working five hours to fix the chain,” Neil said. “I have a lot of confidence in myself, but that doesn’t mean I know how to use an acetylene torch.” With eight months of experience, things have settled down. Howe returned to work in May. He said the Dunlops have learned a lot. “Neil is pretty good at reading stuff online and researching stuff before he does it,” Howe said. “And he’s very good at marketing,” he added, which is particularly important when it comes to the selfserve farm store and the B&B.

Catherine’s software job keeps the family in the black. The kids were initially unhappy about leaving their friends in D.C.; a couple of the girls threatened to stay there and live in a local park, Neil said. But they now have largely positive reviews about the family’s decision, in part because of their new proximity to snowboarding, but also because they have discovered they enjoy the animals and the outdoors. They have new local friends. When old friends visit, they are amazed by the beauty of the farm, Catherine said.

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hunting, a day that he later declared the best in his life. He started scouting the property for birds and set up a game camera, and he’s decided to do his senior year at Twinfield, in a class of 12. He hopes to bag a deer in the fall, and he’d like to farm one day. While he’s enjoyed learning how to build fences and use equipment, he said it’s the self-sufficiency of his farming and hunting friends that he appreciates the most. “It’s nice getting to work with people who love what they do,” he said. His sister Holly has been learning

owners for 46 years, and he’s relieved the property will stay intact and in use. “It’s nice to see a family adapt so well,” he said. Living on a farm was Neil’s dream; Catherine was initially skeptical that the family could prosper in such a new setting. But eight months in, she’s impressed by the community’s support and excited about expanding the B&B. “There is a huge demand and potential for us to expand the whole farm experience,” she said. “Everybody has said, ‘You are living my dream.’” m

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of its best intentions, was unable to provide the support needed for … Uwilingiyimana, so he could feel grounded, welcomed, and successful as a new teacher.” McMannon outlined some of the district’s recent actions, including the formation of a “radically inclusive” Antiracism Steering Committee that he said would guide work on reforms during the 2021-22 school year. In an interview, McMannon and board president Cleiland spoke about the barriers they believe have caused the delay in acting on the students’ concerns. McMannon described a cascade of recent events that led to a sense of “constant coping”: opening school during the pandemic, writing and adopting a budget, dealing with several COVID-19 outbreaks, and planning how to use federal money to support students’ learning loss. “When we act out of urgency, things don’t go well,” Cleiland said. “We really do know that when we slow down and get intentional, it’s going to be more sustainable because we’re really being thoughtful about who’s involved.” Matthew Webb, vice president of the Winooski Education Association and an instructional coach in the district, also cited the physical and emotional exhaustion of teachers and staff this year, as well as the district’s $58 million capital project — a major overhaul of the school building currently under way — as factors that slowed progress. The capital improvements will help address “the ‘savage inequalities’ between inner city and suburban schools which are the products of systemic racism and classism at the root of our country’s history,” Webb wrote in an email. But for some community members, none of those explanations is sufficient. Former board member Bass said the district could have advanced anti-racism initiatives with the same energy it applied to coping with the pandemic. “It’s never a priority,” she said of anti-racism work. “Anything else takes priority over that. That, for me, is the most serious issue.” She pointed to Uwilingiyimana’s resignation, and her own, as events that should raise serious questions for the district leadership. “What is it in Winooski that causes … some BIPOC folks to believe they are either unheard, underappreciated, ineffective or all of the above?” Bass asked. “The silence that surrounded my resignation from the board told me everything I needed to know about the importance of a Black voice on the Winooski School Board.” Rainbow Chen, a 2017 Winooski High School graduate and a leader of Winooski Students for Anti-Racism, said the school board’s acceptance of students’ demands generated “peak momentum” toward doing the necessary work. But she said the district’s leadership did not trust the young people, whose ages ranged from 15 to midtwenties, to take the reins. “What was really clear to me is that we were seen as children,” Chen said in an interview. “They did not see us as people who had the ability to make these demands happen and for us to lead them.” Ideally, the student group would have been given a budget and the autonomy to create a steering committee last fall, said Chen. Instead, the committee wasn’t created until April, by which point a lot of energy had been lost, she said. Uwilingiyimana said the pandemic exacerbated

inequities faced by marginalized groups, which should have made anti-racism work an even more urgent priority. If McMannon had too much on his plate to oversee it, Uwilingiyimana said, he should have designated someone else to do so. Dorfman, the math teacher, said that many other school districts in the state — all of which are less diverse than Winooski — have created or are in the process of

Winooski superintendent Sean McMannon in 2019

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creating an equity director position. Establishing a similar role in Winooski, and equipping that person with the resources and power to shape decisions, would help the district prioritize its anti-racism work, he said. In his resignation letter, Uwilingiyimana said he proposed the creation of such a job for next school year, but McMannon turned down the idea. McMannon acknowledged Uwilingiyimana’s request but said it came too late, after the budget had been adopted. He said he told Uwilingiyimana that he was willing to work with him on developing the job in the future. Another point of tension, according to a number of people of color, was the board’s decision to keep the school resource officer, who is a member of the Winooski Police Department. Students who advocated for the removal of the officer cited research that shows in-school officers disproportionately target students of color and don’t actually make schools safer. But the board declined to eliminate the job until it could get input from more community members. Later, at several forums on school safety, the board heard from dozens of residents, including a number of New American parents who expressed support for

the in-school police officer. In April, the board voted to keep the position for the 2021-22 school year and create a committee to make recommendations about the role for 2022-23. The decision the board made “was considering all voices,” board president Cleiland said. “We didn’t feel like the community was ready for this to be a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.” But Chen, who is a recent graduate of Brown University and a Fulbright scholar, said the board’s decision to retain the school resource officer was disheartening. “I felt like my thread of connection with Winooski snapped at that moment,” Chen said. She views the school resource officer debate as one between democracy and justice. “I think we’re so stuck on democracy and having equal representation, rather than understanding what is just, what is wrong, what needs healing,” she said. Chen, who served as a student representative on the State Board of Education in high school, said she always imagined returning to Winooski to teach high school one day. Now, she said, she doesn’t even like driving by the school. Former school board member Bass said her primary reason for resigning was the tension she felt around the police-in-schools issue. She voted in favor of keeping the officer, she said, because she didn’t think the Winooski Students for Anti-Racism had garnered enough community support for eliminating the position. While the vote was the right thing to do as an elected representative, she said, it violated her conscience as a Black woman. “I never want to be put in a situation like that again,” Bass said. Despite the difficulties the district has encountered, Cleiland said the board remains steadfast in its determination to do the necessary anti-racism work. “It is a full commitment, and I think that’s why this journey is so humbling,” Cleiland said. “I think, certainly, it can seem like it’s the white people in charge getting in the way of it, but it’s certainly not where my heart is … It’s a big journey, and it’s worthwhile, even though it looks and feels sometimes super messy.” UP for Learning, a nonprofit contracted by the school district, is paying Evelyn Monje, a 2021 Winooski High School graduate and one of the original members of Winooski Students for Anti-Racism, to help facilitate the Anti-racism Steering Committee and colead monthly school board trainings about the culture of white supremacy. What’s happening in Winooski reminds Monje of a concept she’s come across in a book she’s reading: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent. The author, Isabel Wilkerson, likens the United States to a house with a foundation that’s rotten because it’s built on racism, Monje explained. Even if you didn’t build the house, it’s your responsibility as the person who inhabits it to make sure it’s safe and livable. “The foundation that our school district is built on is rotten” and so it must be deconstructed and reconstructed, Monje said: “I think we’re on that path, and I think it’s slow, and I think it’s hard — and it’s necessary.” Monje said she still believes that change is possible. Though many of the members involved in the Winooski Students for Anti-Racism last summer have moved on, there is a new group of young teens who are attending steering committee meetings regularly — “and they’re rocking it,” Monje said. m

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I read with chagrin Paula Routly’s account of her recent migraine attack and her frustrations in seeking follow-up care [From the Publisher: “Brain Drain,” July 7]. I’m the director of the University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Headache Medicine. I make no excuses for what she experienced. But it helps to understand context. First of all, migraine is deeply misunderstood — by nearly everyone. It isn’t headache. It’s a highly heritable nervous system disease evidenced by recurrent disabling symptoms, with or without head pain. These symptoms may include environmental sensitivities, nausea, vertigo, sinusitis, cognitive/mood impairments, and sometimes dramatic alterations of vision, language, sensation or strength called “aura.” Migraine is complex. Diagnosing migraine is often straightforward, based on a detailed medical history. Hence the need for a long newpatient questionnaire. But it can also be challenging if symptoms overlap with other conditions. This is because migraine is invisible; there are no reliable physical examination findings or diagnostic tests to confirm it. Hence the need to sometimes exclude other diagnoses (e.g., stroke) with CT scans or MRIs. Migraine is very prevalent. One in six Vermonters (greater than 100,000 people) will experience a migraine attack this year, and 35,000 of them will have headaches at least four days per month. Seventy-five percent of them will be women. In light of its high prevalence and impairments, migraine comprises the second-leading cause of global disability. Despite this huge societal burden,

Federal Aviation Administration government criteria would suggest. 2) Shaking windows and doors happen because of the low frequency/infrasound passing through structures and the human body.

migraine receives the very least National Institutes of Health research funding relative to it. Why? Largely stigma. Migraine is inextricably linked to headache, and few take headaches seriously. Stigma limits the research funding available to understand the disease and discover effective therapies, and, crucially, it discourages doctors and scientists from choosing to address these problems in the first place. UVMMC has four doctors with certification in the specialized field of headache medicine. Nonetheless, we’re booking new-patient appointments more than six months out. This is unacceptable. But four doctors cannot reasonably care for the 35,000 Vermonters most impacted by migraine, plus the thousands of others with serious causes for headaches. Yet, remarkably, Vermont actually has the best per capita access to headache doctors in the nation. Five states have no headache doctors at all. The U.S. needs many more headache doctors. Our recent analysis found that 3,700 headache doctors are currently required just to care for the most affected Americans, but there are only 564 such U.S. doctors. The U.S. also needs better training for primary care doctors in headache medicine to reduce specialist referrals. My colleague here at UVM, Dr. Adam Sprouse Blum, is currently leading a major national initiative toward that end. Not everyone with asthma needs a pulmonologist, and not everyone with migraine should need to see a headache specialist. In response to the limited resources available to my patients, I founded an organization in 2007 to address

inequitable policies at the federal level, the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy. AHDA is Vermont-based, and our executive director, Katie MacDonald, is a native Vermonter living with chronic migraine. At our recent Headache on the Hill annual advocacy day, patient and doctor advocates from 47 states met with more than half of all congressional offices — in 272 Zoom meetings. Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch have been our dependable allies, and, with their key leadership, AHDA has changed policies for the better across the government (Food & Drug Administration, NIH, Medicare, Veterans, Social Security, Defense). Regarding the headache doctor shortage, we’ve also

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This sound is not being measured by the government criteria. 3) This type of sound causes vibrations within people’s bodies, affecting their health in a range of ways. 4) The government will always default to the existing criteria, which has extremely low value toward helping address health issues related to aircraft noise. I have begun a process of bringing a professional community noise measurement project to Burlington, which can document the issues with F-35s in a yearlong process with independent analysis done at the Community Noise Lab at Boston University. I will keep the public informed. Megan Epler Wood

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Thanks for the excellent story on the F-35 noise [“Sound Effects,” July 7]. I, too, have suffered from the noise and called the Vermont Air National Guard line. I also have a professional interest in this. My courses and book, Sustainable Tourism on a Finite Planet, cover airport noise. A thesis done by my student Bryan Johnson at Harvard Extension School for his graduate degree in sustainability looked at airport jet flight path noise. What he found gets to the heart of what people are experiencing with the F-35s. His thesis findings are, in short, as follows: 1) The impact to humans occurs from takeoff and extends to a space envelope one to two miles from the airplane itself, much larger than the

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been working hard to increase funding for headache medicine training fellowships. There is more work to do. I’m sincerely sorry that Routly has not yet received the care that she deserves. I share her frustration. We will continue to work to improve our patients’ access to quality migraine care. But the problem for Vermonters with migraine isn’t “rationed” health care. It’s a comprehensive societal disinterest in a major medical problem. Robert E. Shapiro, MD, PhD

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OBITUARIES Carla Joy DenHartog SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. JULY 24, 1969-NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Following a lifetime of joyful struggle and relentless advocacy for self and others, Carla Joy DenHartog passed away on November 16, 2020. Born on July 24, 1969, in Urbana, Ill., she was 51 years old. Carla was a first-generation American. She is survived by her father, Gerrit DenHartog, and predeceased by her mother, Anastasia, both of whom emigrated from the Netherlands to Canada as children in the wake of World War II. Carla always celebrated her Dutch heritage. Carla is also survived by her partner, Andy Doucette; her stepmother, Lynne Rae DenHartog; and many American and Dutch cousins, aunts, and uncles. Carla graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1991, where she developed a tight-knit group of lifelong friends. Carla had a voracious appetite for books and learning, particularly about English language and literature and the cultures of the British Isles. She spent one year at the University of Exeter in Devon, England, and lived in London for a short period after graduation. At Kenyon, Carla was involved in Harcourt Parish, the Sacred Earth Alliance, the Otisians, the Kenyon College Drama Club, and the Peeps O’Kenyon, but her deepest passion was for the Kenyon College Chamber Singers, a touring chamber choir made up of the very best choral singers on campus. Among her Kenyon friends she was known as the keeper of happiness, mistress of organization, and Otisian Saint of Whatever the Hell She Wants. Carla was indeed a magnificent singer. From an early age, Carla sang in the choir at church, and loved ‘80s music, particularly ABBA and Duran Duran. After moving to Vermont in 2002 she formed a pop-rock band, the Heaters. Carla sang lead and always had audience members up on their feet and dancing.

She spent most of her career as a technical writer “translating Engineer into English” on documentation for medical software. She knew the power of words and the impact of a well-placed expletive but did not dilute that power by using such words casually. A lifelong advocate of the Oxford comma and clear writing in general, Carla once said, “I did not choose to be an English major to become like this; I chose to be an English major because I am like this.” Her knowledge of obscure, esoteric, and eclectic trivia enabled her to compete on “Jeopardy!” in 2004, where she came in second to Ken Jennings in the ninth game of his record 74-game winning streak. As a self-described fat person, Carla was a strong advocate for size acceptance. She was also a staunch feminist and ally to the LGBTQIA+ communities. She was a supporter of Black Lives Matter and Planned Parenthood and advocated for the full inclusion of people with disabilities. She stood up for labor unions and universal health care. She used her powerful, articulate, and educated voice to lift others up whenever she could. She lived in South Burlington with her partner of 12 years, Andy Doucette, and was predeceased in 2019 by their cat Abenthy “Ben” DenHartog. Carla and Andy enjoyed reading together, including The Name of the Wind and Harry Potter; watching “Star Trek,” “Dr. Who,” “Game of Thrones,” “Deadwood,” and “Peaky Blinders”; and wishing there were more seasons of “Firefly.” They also enjoyed playing video games, board games, card games, and other tabletop games with family and friends. Carla was buried on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier. Memorial donations can be made to Emerge Vermont, the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont, or to the Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College. A celebration of her life will be held on her birthday, July 24, 2021, in Montpelier. Contact christopher@vermont humanities.org for more information.

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Scott Thomas Fusare

MARCH 12, 1963-JULY 9, 2021 BURLINGTON, VT. Scott Thomas Fusare, 58, of Burlington, Vt., passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, in the Respite Home in Colchester after a long battle against pancreatic cancer. Scott was born on March 12, 1963, in Elmira, N.Y., to proud parents John and Carol Fusare. After graduating from Elmira High School, he joined the U.S. Army in 1981 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. In 1984 he started to work for the National Semiconductor in Connecticut. In 1990 he relocated to Vermont and started his career at LAM Research, a contractor for IBM, as a selftaught electrical engineer. Scott was able to complete his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in 2005 at the University of Vermont, where he was voted the top engineering student for his final two years. After graduation, he joined the engineering staff at Goodrich Corporation in Vergennes, which was later purchased by UTC Aerospace systems and Collins Aerospace (part of Raytheon Technologies) At UTC Aerospace, Scott worked on a variety of R&D projects developing novel sensing and monitoring systems for commercial aircraft. A large part of his work focused on wireless sensors, resulting in four issued U.S. patents. Those inventions allow developing lighter, less expensive and more reliable sensing systems for aircraft, ultimately leading to safer flight. More recently, Scott was the key team member on an R&D project to develop a new type of pressure sensor-based fuel gauging

technology being used on the Airbus A350. He played a crucial part in design, installation and flight testing of the prototype system, which will be a key enabler for new aircraft types using renewable and ecologically sustainable fuel. Scott was a natural-born scientist with a deep curiosity and passion for all types of science and technology. He loved spending time in his basement laboratory inventing elegant devices to explore the secrets of electricity, light, radio waves and chemistry. He made devices that made indoor lightning, as well as devices that levitated and made people’s hair stand up. Scott was extremely generous with his talents and always willing to help others with their science projects and inspire many aspiring scientists. Scott loved his family and friends, as well as spending time with them. He would

go fishing with his stepson, teach him to drive and attend his soccer games. He was a go-to person for his daughter to help with math, chemistry or physics homework. He loved camping and visiting scientifically interesting places, like geysers at Yellowstone or lava tubes in Hawaii. He spent hours with his science friends tinkering with his equipment in his basement lair. Scott is survived by his wife, Dasha Zentrichova; their daughter, Veronika; his stepson, Tomash; his father, John Fusare; his mother, Carol Queen; his brother Eric Fusare and his wife, Nancy; his brother Chris Fusare and his wife, Lynn; his brotherin-law, David Zentrich; and countless friends. A celebration of life will be held at Button Bay State Park Pavilion in Vergennes, Vt., on Friday, July 30, 2021, from 16:00 to 19:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Scott’s memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Research fundraiser his daughter, Veronika, is running at gofundme.com/f/ pancreatic-cancer-researchhonoring-scott-fusare?qid=6 7fa75dd2c570eebd347a99ba 31a6c88. According to Scientific American, while pancreatic cancer is rare — accounting for about 3 percent of all cancers — in 2019 it was the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and is expected soon to overtake colon cancer for the No. 2 spot, right behind lung cancer. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden Country, a division of the Ready Funeral Home. Please visit cremationsocietycc.com to place online condolences.

JULY 1, 1954-JUNE 14, 2021 BURLINGTON, VT.

Mark Gallagher, 66, died on June 14, 2021. Mark was a caring, genuine person to all who knew him. Memories of him will linger with his neighbors and friends, with his son Sam and wife Miranda, his daughter Anna and husband John, his brother Michael, his beloved granddaughter Morgan, and his wife, Susan. No service is planned.

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Brad Kingland Sharrow BURLINGTON, VT.

The term “gentle soul” is a most apt description of Brad Kingland Sharrow, who passed away at the age of 69 at Respite House in Colchester. Brad hung his hat in a few different places: California, Cape Cod and the place he always considered home, Calm Cove in Malletts Bay, Vt. He leaves his sister Stacey Sharrow of Milton, Vt.; a niece, Lindsey Brigante of Fairfax, Vt.; nephews Nicholas and Jake Brigante of Massachusetts; and cousins Jerry Sharrow of New York, Maureen Bates of South Carolina and Kevin Sharrow of Florida. He is predeceased by his parents, Brad and Eleanor Sharrow; sister, Terry Sharrow; brother, Brian Sharrow; and cousins, Dennis and Jody Sharrow. Brad was born in Burlington in 1951. Growing

up, he enjoyed swimming, boating and fishing on Lake Champlain. He attended Burlington High School, as Colchester had no high school at that time. He later worked as a carpenter and mason tender. Brad was an affable man, with many friends at St. Joseph’s in Burlington, where he lived for years. He enjoyed participating in activities organized by Amy; he was forever busy. He loved working in their garden each summer. Brad’s “lovely assistant,” Natasha, spent endless hours with him. They laughed and

squabbled like an old married couple. She accompanied him to various appointments, including long hours at the hospital for radiation and chemotherapy, always keeping his spirits up. To Brad, the people at St. Joe’s were family. From staff to residents, Brad loved them all. From childhood, Brad was a special friend who stayed in touch over the years. Judy Simon took Brad on outings and was there to the very end. He had many dear friends at AA, where together they fought the good fight. He attended TBI support groups, as well, when he remembered to go. Brad enjoyed the simple things in life, his favorites being woodworking and fishing. His only wish was to go fishing one last time. Everyone who remembers Brad is asked to celebrate his life in their own way. A quiet day of fishing would be appropriate. Brad’s gone into the universe to fish his days away. May he always have a tight line.

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IN MEMORIAM “Pepper” Sweeney MAY 23, 1938-APRIL 22, 2021 SHEFFIELD, VT.

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IN MEMORIAM Robert A. Cioffi FEBRUARY 24, 1931JULY 22, 2020

In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we will remember him. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we will remember him. In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, we will remember him. In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we will remember him.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we will remember him. When we are weary and in need of strength, we will remember him. When we are lost and sick at heart, we will remember him. When we have joys we yearn to share, we will remember him. So long as we live, he too shall live, for he is now a part of us, as we remember him.

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the skyway’s addition, according to Sanborn Map’s fire insurance maps, which once provided detailed visualizations of buildings in urban areas. Colman wrote in an email that this particular skyway doesn’t appear on the 1942 map but does on the 1950 map, placing its construction between those dates. As for the later passage over Thorsen Way, Colman said its glass-and-steel design indicates it was probably built in the late 1950s or 1960s. There’s no way to tell from the Sanborn maps, because there aren’t any for Burlington after 1950. (The company eventually stopped producing maps as their use declined in the mid-20th century.) That tunnel’s purpose is known, though. When the Burlington Free Press offices were housed at 191 College, workers used the tunnel to access the paper’s printing facility at 127 South Winooski. The Gannett newspaper’s staff moved to Bank Street in 2013. But its printing facility remained at the South Winooski address until the end of 2020, when the Handy family bought Thorsen Way skyway the building. The Handys also own 185-195 College. Colman believes the triple-decker skyway over Stacy Lane was also related to the Free Press. On the 1894 Sanborn map, it is labeled as a “slated pass” that connects an older newspaper printing facility at 187-189 College to a building at its rear, which is labeled “printing and electrical supplies” and “book bindery.” Mac Stevens, a property manager for the Handys, initially said he was certain the slated pass was sealed up on both ends. But I’ve seen a ceiling light glowing in the middle level of the slated pass, and other furnishings are visible from street level. Stevens said it’s possible the slated pass has been annexed into the greater 185-95 complex, which combines commercial and residential uses, but he couldn’t confirm. He also said the Thorsen Way tunnel is only accessible from the printing facility side. “But it was never in a travelable condition,” Stevens said by phone. “I was curious, too. [But] it doesn’t look particularly stable. I don’t think you’d want to be in there for an extended period of time.” He said the fate of the Thorsen Way tunnel will depend on the Handys’ plans for the newly acquired former printing facility. “I imagine that, once we’ve determined what we’re going to do with that property, then we’ll have an idea of what’s going to happen to that covered bridge,” he said. Stevens offered this reporter a chance to take a peek at the Thorsen Way tunnel. Be it structurally sound or not, I think I might have to take him up on it. m PHOTOS: JORDAN ADAMS

urlington sits atop a vast network of tunnels. From a fabled bootlegging network to long-buried rail shafts to forgotten sewer systems, the labyrinth crisscrossing the Queen City’s underground has garnered plenty of media attention over the years. But a few tunnels above the ground get less notice. Though they don’t have a storied history or even documented explanations for their existence, a few elevated walkways in the downtown corridor recently caught this College Street skyway reporter’s eye. When the topic was bandied around the office, other staffers were ignorant of the three “skyways,” as such architectural features are sometimes called. The skyways in question are all located near Church and College streets. One bridges a narrow, unnamed alley between 116 Church Street/186 College (the stately building on the northeast corner of Church and College) and 190-194 College, its eastern neighbor emblazoned with “Pomerleau Bldg.” Another skyway stretches over Thorsen Way, the alley beside Red Square, connecting the complex of buildings at 185-195 College with 127 South Winooski Avenue. Finally, a triple-decker passageway over Stacy Lane, an even shorter alley that juts behind Ake’s Place, seems to connect different parts of the 185-195 group. Devin Colman, Vermont’s state architectural historian, knows a thing or two about skyways. He grew up in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, which has a massive skyway system built to shelter pedestrians from the harsh winters as they traverse the city’s downtown. In Burlington, “[the tunnels] strike me as probably more built for convenience,” Colman said by phone. Compared with Minnesota’s skyway tunnels, which span a whopping 80 blocks, Burlington’s are insignificant, but they’re no less curious. Once we contacted the property owners, one thing became disappointingly clear: None of the skyways is currently operational or particularly accessible. What’s even stranger is that some of the proprietors weren’t aware of their existence until we pointed them out. Property company Grandview Farms owns 116 Church. The company’s portfolio manager, Claudia Shapiro, said she’d never even noticed the short walkway that connects her building to 190-194 College. “I walk that alleyway every day,” Shapiro said by phone. “I’ve never looked up.” Shapiro confirmed that the skyway is closed off on her building’s end, but she doesn’t know whether that’s true of the other end of the tunnel. “Jimmy Hoffa might be buried there!” she quipped. Ernie Pomerleau, president of Pomerleau Real Estate, assured us that his building’s side of the tunnel is closed, too. “Fifty years ago, when I first saw it up there, it was virtually closed,” Pomerleau said by phone. That would have been only a couple of decades after

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Investors with questionable records want to buy five Vermont nursing homes. Will the state let them? B Y D E REK BR OUW ER • derek@sevendaysvt.com

n the years leading up to the pandemic, a suburban Pittsburgh nursing home allegedly kept phony records to trick regulators into thinking it met state and federal staffing requirements. Pennsylvania officials indicted the home’s administrator, Susan Gilbert, in February and suggested more indictments would follow. The home, Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, shared ownership with another facility one county over, Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, where COVID-19 had killed more than 70 people in a widely publicized catastrophe. State and federal investigators are looking into Brighton, too. “Today’s indictment is just one piece of a larger puzzle,” the state’s attorney general told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That jigsaw has implications for the future of nursing home care in the Green Mountain State. A leader of the companies at the center of the Pennsylvania probe is closely linked to a three-person group that is seeking to buy five homes that hold more than 500 of Vermont’s 2,900 nursing home beds, Seven Days has learned.

We can’t ignore the chronic and ongoing problems in nursing homes that the pandemic exposed.

The final decision rests solely with Human Services Secretary Mike Smith. “When push comes to shove,” Vermont’s long-term care ombudsman Sean Londergan said, the state is “in a tough position to reject an applicant that demonstrates that they have the financial backing to run this business.” The would-be buyers already are running the business. Outside Burlington Health & Rehab, the red Genesis sign has been covered over by a purple and gold banner. A placeholder website and Facebook page already announces a new name: “Queen City Nursing and Rehabilitation.” But the facility has still struggled to provide quality care, a state inspection from February indicates. At that time, residents told inspectors that critically short staffing levels meant they went weeks without showers or clean

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Lahasky’s sprawling long-term care holdings — and his companies’ mounting legal troubles — are not included on the application for the state to review. Neither Lahasky, the buyers, nor their Vermont attorney responded to interview requests or written questions. In their application to purchase the homes, submitted in February, the buyers asserted that much of the document should be exempt from public inspection. The state initially accepted their position and denied Seven Days the records, then released more than 700 partially redacted pages of the application after the newspaper appealed that decision. The newspaper used those records,

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Last fall, two members of the group began managing the homes — Burlington Health & Rehab and similarly named homes in Bennington, Berlin, Springfield and St. Johnsbury — through a contract with their current owner, Genesis Healthcare, a corporate Goliath. Now they are awaiting state regulators’ permission to purchase the facilities outright. Their Vermont enterprise appears to be one node in a fast-growing nursing home network based in New York City that has continued to scoop up distressed homes during the pandemic, even as residents and staff have grappled with brutal COVID-19 outbreaks. It is hard to decipher where the empire begins and ends, thanks to an intricate web of corporate structures that can obscure who is profiting from the taxpayer-funded homes and who is responsible for lapses in care. A case in point: An owner of the embattled western Pennsylvania homes, Ephram “Mordy” Lahasky, appears on loan documents related to the pending Vermont purchase, an application submitted to state regulators shows. He is not, however, listed as a would-be owner — but his wife is. Since he’s not listed as a buyer,

federal nursing home data, legal filings, news reports and other documents to piece together a fuller picture of the would-be buyers than has been previously known. Eldercare advocates say the need to hold nursing home operators accountable is especially urgent in light of COVID-19, which killed more than 130 long-term care residents in Vermont alone and exacerbated staffing shortages. “We can’t ignore the chronic and ongoing problems in nursing homes that the pandemic exposed,” said AARP Vermont director Greg Marchildon. State law gives officials the power to review nursing home sales and block purchases by buyers who are financially or otherwise unfit. For years, the task fell to the Green Mountain Care Board through its “certificate of need” process, which included a public hearing.

But the state’s review of the latest deal is hobbled because lawmakers haven’t followed through on a 2019 plan to reform the process. The Agency of Human Services, which is now tasked with reviewing such sales, is limited by a lingering set of “interim” rules and lacks a dedicated staff to assess the application. And, unlike in the old process, the public is given no opportunity to review the applications or weigh in on the sales.

sheets. Medications weren’t administered on time, and food was cold by the time it got to residents’ rooms. One resident, according to an inspector’s notes, feared using a bedpan because no one would return to remove it. “This place is so bad for me,” the resident said through tears. “It’s so bad for my mental health.”

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BOUGHT AND SOLD

In 2016, Genesis Healthcare bought five of Vermont’s largest nursing homes from a Canadian corporation that was looking to sell off its portfolio. The price: $39 million. The facilities were not among the state’s finest. Two had one-star ratings on a federal five-star quality scale. Residents’ care did not appear to improve under Genesis. In early 2020, the company paid $740,000 to settle claims by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office that corporate neglect led to serious injuries at its Burlington, St. Johnsbury and Berlin homes, and to a resident death at Burlington Health & Rehab. The homes had one- and two-star ratings at the time. Months later, Genesis, under financial pressure during the pandemic, reached an agreement to sell the homes it had bought in 2016. The purchase price has not been disclosed, but a lender for the buyers published a press release last December saying it had provided them more than $44 million to acquire five Vermont homes. Research has shown that chainowned nursing homes are frequently bought and sold, and that ownership changes don’t tend to improve the quality of care. The group that proposes to buy the five Genesis homes is not organized under one corporate banner. Each home would be separately owned in equal parts by the same three individuals, according to the application filed with the state: David Gamzeh, Akiva Glatzer and Akiko Ike. Gamzeh and Glatzer are licensed nursing home administrators who have managed individual homes in New York City. In 2015, they began acquiring ownership stakes in homes throughout the Northeast and as far away as Oklahoma and Michigan, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data show. They also formed a management company, Priority Healthcare Group, that provides “administrative consulting” to many of the homes for a fee. The pair already have a foothold in Vermont. They joined with four other investors, including Lahasky, in 2016 to purchase and operate what is now called Barre Gardens for $6.6 million as part of a multistate deal. The same year, the group filed applications to purchase four locally owned nursing homes in the Northeast Kingdom but 28

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later withdrew them for undisclosed reasons. Gamzeh and Glatzer currently own shares together in more than 30 nursing homes in at least eight states, according to federal ownership data. Many are branded in similar ways. The website for Barre Gardens, for instance, uses identical promotional photos as the website for the Gardens at Stevens in south-central Pennsylvania; neither website mentions Priority Healthcare Group or the facility’s owners. Their largest acquisitions have been in Pennsylvania, where they bought into more than 25 homes over a twoyear period, mostly from companies that were failing or facing lawsuits from the state, an investigation by the Patriot-News, a Harrisburg, Pa., newspaper, found. The newspaper analyzed inspection records and found that many of the Priority-run homes had not improved under new management. One of the facilities, the Gardens at West Shore in Camp Hill, Pa., has racked up more than $120,000 in state and federal fines since Gamzeh and Glatzer took it over in 2016. A pending civil lawsuit against the home involves a 76-yearold woman who developed a severe pressure ulcer while residing there to recover from surgery. She died of sepsis at a hospital. Gamzeh and Glatzer acknowledge in their pending Vermont application that the Pennsylvania homes have been among their “most challenging.” The homes were troubled at the time of purchase, they wrote, and “it can take years to turn them around.” In the meantime, they have continued to expand their holdings. Just as they assumed management of the five Genesis homes in Vermont last fall, Gamzeh and Glatzer inked a deal for several others in Indiana. That same month, a COVID-19 outbreak began inside the Gardens at Stevens in Pennsylvania. The virus killed at least 34 residents in the 82-bed facility, Pennsylvania state data show. Several families of outbreak victims have subpoenaed the home for records in advance of possible litigation. “I would not want one of my loved ones in a building owned by this group,” said their attorney, Marty Kardon. Gamzeh and Glatzer have been selling homes, too. As part of their application to buy Barre Gardens, they each disclosed 14.5 percent ownership interests in a pair of one-star

The Proposed Genesis Homes Buyers l Akiva Glatzer & David Gamzeh • Principals at Priority Healthcare Group • Stakes in more than 30 homes, all with Ephram “Mordy” Lahasky (see below) • Partial owners of Barre Gardens since 2017

l Akiko Ike • Partial owner of at least six homes (none in Vermont), two with her husband, Lahasky (see below)

The Guarantor l Ephram “Mordy” Lahasky • • • • •

Principal at MED Healthcare Partners Partial owner of Brighton Rehab and Wellness, Barre Gardens Owns stake in 120 (more or less) homes Husband to Akiko Ike Withdrew as potential buyer of Genesis Home

Their Current Holdings*

*Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Minnesota facilities they acquired in 2016. As of January, the facilities were owned by a man named George Katz, according to federal records. Both homes have new names and are still rated one star.

WIDER WEB

The rapid growth of Gamzeh’s and Glatzer’s holdings has been inextricably linked to Lahasky and his other business partners, Seven Days found. Lahasky or a Lahasky-affiliated LLC is listed as a coinvestor in every nursing home in which Gamzeh and Glatzer own shares, including Barre Gardens,

= 1 nursing home in the U.S.A. according to federal ownership data. Another New York City man, Joshua Farkovits, holds shares in nearly all of the homes, as well. Lahasky’s nursing home business is extensive: He owns stakes in more than 100 homes across numerous states. Lahasky “turns around distressed nursing homes,” he wrote in a one-page résumé filed with the State of Vermont in 2016 as part of the since-withdrawn purchase application. Recently, he has begun buying homes through an organization called MED Healthcare Partners. MED, according to a March press release, uses regional “partner

Landa personally liable for damages. The parties are finalizing an agreement over the amount to be paid, court records say. Mark Weiss, who described himself as a media relations consultant for Landa, told Seven Days that Landa’s ownership stake in the Pennsylvania homes he owns with Lahasky is “purely a financial arrangement” and that he is not involved in any management decisions. “Ben is a passive investor in an entity which itself is a passive investor and a minority company in a holding company that owns several nursing homes in Pennsylvania,” Weiss said.

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Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard arriving at Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in May 2020

DISASTER AT BRIGHTON management companies,” including Gamzeh and Glatzer’s Priority Healthcare Group, to manage and operate more than 150 nursing homes in 20 states “under one umbrella.” Each regional management group also gets a slice of the ownership. “By structuring our enterprise in a way in which management are our equity partners, we are able to unify clinical and financial goals from the top down and expedite our turnaround plans,” the press release states. Such complex ownership arrangements are increasingly common in the for-profit nursing home industry, experts say. The federal government requires nursing homes to disclose their owners, but the information is not audited, said Charlene Harrington, professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco and a longtime researcher and critic of corporate nursing home operators. As a result, it can be difficult or impossible to understand how various homes are interconnected, who profits from them and by how much. A corporate diagram filed in a 2017 civil lawsuit provides insight into how a large transaction involving Lahasky, Farkovits, Gamzeh, Glatzer and others was structured. The buyers divided ownership of 18 Pennsylvania nursing homes they purchased in 2016 among at least 10 business partners. The holdings were first split into two groups: “Comprehensive” homes and “Priority” homes. Each home was then split into two LLCs — one for the property and one for the operations. Gamzeh and Glatzer had small personal ownership stakes only in the 11 “Priority” homes. Lahasky and

Such complex ownership arrangements are increasingly common in the for-profit nursing home industry, experts say. Farkovits had larger shares in all 18 homes, as did another well-known nursing home operator and investor: Benjamin Landa. Landa cofounded a nursing home chain, SentosaCare, that for a time was the largest nursing home network in New York State. A 2015 investigation by nonprofit news outlet ProPublica examined how lax state oversight of nursing home ownership transfers enabled Landa to grow his holdings despite a history of “repeat fines, violations and complaints for deficient care.” Landa sued the reporters for libel. (He lost.) In 2019, a federal judge concluded that Sentosa violated human trafficking law by recruiting more than 200 nurses from the Philippines to work at Landa’s homes and, among other things, threatening to impose a $25,000 contract-termination penalty on those who quit. The judge found

Lahasky, working with other business partners who are not part of the Vermont deal, owns and operates a string of homes in Pennsylvania under a company called Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services, which is listed among MED’s regional partners. One of the first homes they took over, Brighton Rehab and Wellness, was a massive county-run facility that was losing money. “We are going to kill ourselves to make this a premiere [sic] nursing home,” Lahasky told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2013. By 2020, Brighton was on a federal list of worst-performing homes nationwide. It also became the site of one of the deadlier COVID-19 outbreaks nationwide, with National Guard troops and temporary managers called in to help. More than 560 residents and staff were infected, and at least 77 residents died, Pennsylvania state data show. State and federal prosecutors opened criminal probes last summer, and families of residents and an employee who died filed civil lawsuits. One complaint filed by 15 families accuses Comprehensive Healthcare of negligence and wrongful death. Their Pittsburgh-based attorneys further allege, based on their analysis of federal staffing and patient data, that the home did not have enough caregivers to meet their patients’ needs. “They were systematically understaffed by a fairly dramatic margin for what they reported as to how sick their residents were,” attorney Bob Daley said. Comprehensive has denied the families’ allegations and is seeking to have their claims tossed under the federal Public Readiness and

Emergency Preparedness Act, which nursing homes argue exempts them from civil liability for their COVID-19 response. Even before COVID-19, the Pennsylvania homes under Comprehensive’s purview, including Brighton, were facing questions over their labor practices. The U.S. Department of Labor brought legal action against Comprehensive in 2018, alleging that the network of companies “consistently” schemed to avoid paying overtime. Lawyers for the homes contended in court filings that the issue was a “software problem.” They also argued that the homes were independent employers, so a caregiver who worked 25 hours at one home and 30 hours at another during the same week need not be paid overtime rates. The case is ongoing. The federal criminal indictment in February of Gilbert, the administrator at the Mt. Lebanon location, alleged illegal bookkeeping. Gilbert and unnamed coconspirators, prosecutors say, directed employees to falsify records to make it appear that the home had more staff than it did. The alleged fraud took place between 2018 and February 2020. Gilbert has pleaded not guilty. Lahasky, who had avoided reporters for months, wrote an impassioned op-ed in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette earlier this year that addressed the criminal investigation. The feds were unfairly targeting Comprehensive because of the high-profile outbreak at Brighton, he wrote, which he noted was not the deadliest in the state. “The federal government, I believe, has made false claims and failed to request documentation we have meticulously kept throughout this extremely difficult time,” he wrote. “That the federal government is attempting to link anything from the past to the outbreak in 2020 is completely irresponsible and wrong.” Lahasky continued: “The U.S. attorney’s office intends to indict my employees for failing to contain a virus that devastated the entire industry, our country and the world. It is not right, and I will not stand quietly by while this happens.”

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themselves and their businesses, such as résumés, financial records, a list of other homes they own and an inspection history for each. They also must answer a series of questions, such as whether they are under investigation anywhere for fraud. Yet none of the information about Brighton Rehab or Comprehensive Healthcare is disclosed on the ownership transfer application that Gamzeh, Glatzer and Ike submitted in February. That’s because Lahasky isn’t technically a buyer, even though his name appears on a letter from the buyers’ lender, Oxford Finance, that they included as proof of financing for the purchase. The letter, obtained through a public records request, identified Lahasky, Gamzeh and Glatzer as the three principal buyers. But the application itself lists Lahasky’s wife, Ike, as the third buyer. In March, Agency of Human Services staff attorney Tom Daloz asked the buyers’ Burlington-based attorney, Shireen Hart of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, to clarify Lahasky’s involvement in the deal. In an emailed reply, Hart said that Lahasky originally planned to be one of the buyers. “However, due to a problem with an out-of-state facility in which Mr. Lahasky owns a ten percent (10%) minority interest, and has nominal involvement in the operations of said facility, he made the decision to withdraw from this transaction to focus more immediately on the out-of-state matter,” she wrote, adding that “Mr. Lahasky is not alleged of any wrongdoing.” Lahasky owns a 10 percent stake in Brighton Rehab, according to federal records. When he stepped away from the deal, his wife “offered” to replace him, Hart wrote, while Lahasky remained a loan guarantor. The Vermont homes would not be the first Ike has owned; she’s also acquired partial ownership of eight homes in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2018, according to the application. Harrington, the researcher and ownership transparency advocate, said that nursing home magnates’ relatives have a history of standing in as purchasers, and she is skeptical of the practice. But it’s hard for states to prove that these arrangements aren’t legitimate, she added. 30

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It’s unclear what Vermont officials make of the proposed arrangement, though they have sought to clarify Lahasky’s role. Daloz declined to comment on the application, saying it would be inappropriate to discuss its merits before the agency renders a decision, which is still weeks or months away. The issues in western Pennsylvania aren’t the only pieces of the bigger ownership picture absent from the application. One of the homes Glatzer, Gamzeh and Lahasky bought together in 2016, Waterbury Gardens in Waterbury, Conn., has been in court-ordered receivership since November 2019. In its petition to the court, the State of Connecticut wrote that the owners claimed to be “in imminent danger of not being able to afford payroll.” The owners said the home was in financial distress because the state reduced its Medicaid payment rate, according to local news reports. Yet Waterbury Gardens does not appear on the list of homes Gamzeh and Glatzer submitted to the state, nor anywhere on the portions of the February application that were provided to Seven Days.

IN THE INTERIM

In 2018, Vermont officials knew they needed to keep up with the increasingly sophisticated nursing home industry. Ownership transfers for years had been handled by the Green Mountain Care Board, which decided whether or not to issue certificates of need. The process wasn’t ideal, in part because board members weren’t experts on nursing homes. Lawmakers passed Act 125, which formed a working group to devise a better approach. In the meantime, they placed nursing home transfers under an interim process within the Agency of Human Services. Working group members submitted their recommendations for a permanent system in January 2019. Their report called for a two-part process: a financial review overseen by the Department of Vermont Health Access, and a new, “enhanced” licensure process under the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, which already inspects and licenses homes. The proposed licensure process would “provide a deeper examination of factors that may influence quality

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outcomes to residents at the time of a change in ownership,” the group wrote. The new system would require an additional full-time position in DAIL, as well as some statutory changes to grant the department broader authority, the working group wrote. More than two years later, the proposal remains on the shelf. State Rep. Theresa Wood (D-Waterbury), vice chair of the House Committee on Human Services, said that lawmakers have been focused recently on pandemicrelated legislation. “It is something that has been on our radar screen,” she said, “but there, honestly, have been more pressing matters.” Wood said she expects her committee will take up the proposal when the legislature reconvenes next year. Under the interim process, Agency of Human Services staffers are charged with reviewing buyers’ ability to operate homes “in a manner that will provide high-quality services and a safe and stable environment for nursing home residents.” Gamzeh, Glatzer and Ike’s application is the largest to go through the temporary process, officials said.

Londergan, the long-term care ombudsman who was a member of the working group, said the proposed process would have provided state officials with broader authority and more resources. “It probably isn’t the best that we’re doing this big sale, and it’s under this interim process that wasn’t expected to be in place for this long,” he said. Human Services staff attorney Daloz said the process has been “an added element of work for a lot of our folks, but given the importance of these facilities for Vermont, people take it very seriously.” Their work is effectively behind closed doors. Unlike the old certificate of need process, there’s no public hearing on applications, and the documents are not published online. One feature of the proposed process would allow DAIL to attach conditions, such as independent quality monitoring, when licensing a new operator. Such monitoring is also a piece of the settlement between the state and the current owner, Genesis, regarding three of the five homes. The provision, which requires the homes to pay for an independent quality of care reviewer and patient care coordinator for up to three years, would continue under the new operators if the deal goes through, the application states. The proposed buyers have pointed to their existing holding in Vermont, Barre Gardens, as evidence of their ability to successfully turn around homes. Formerly known as Rowan Court, the home spent time on a federal list of struggling “special focus facilities.” Glatzer, on his résumé, noted that he transitioned “a special focus facility in Vermont … into a 5 star building.” “This was accomplished through investing in quality leaders and staff as well as through diligence and education,” he wrote. Barre Gardens is currently rated two stars, which the applicants wrote would improve as old scores cycle out of the ratings formula. The home had its last annual recertification inspection in February 2020, just before the pandemic. Inspectors cited the home for having too few nursing staff, including shifts where only three or four nursing assistants were tasked to a floor of 48 high-needs residents. As a result, one of the assistants told a state inspector, the residents “don’t get quality care.” m

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Dissed Golf Waterbury’s disc golf fever is making some neighbors hot under the collar

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A disc golfer at Center Chains in Waterbury Center

eather conditions were ideal for a round of disc golf on a recent July afternoon as Ian MacKenzie of Winooski teed off at the first hole of the Center Chains disc golf course in Waterbury Center. As MacKenzie sailed his disc down the 285-foot fairway, it banked gently left, then landed in tall grass not far from the chain basket. MacKenzie’s golfing partners, Shawn Connolly and Ben Chussid, commended him on a solid opening drive. Because all three had played Center Chains before, they stopped to answer a reporter’s questions about their experiences on the course. “Disc golf was crazy during the pandemic,” said Connolly, who occasionally drove from Shelburne to play the municipally owned, 18-hole course at Hope A. Davey Park. “There were so many people out here.” MacKenzie was aware of the chatter circulating in Vermont’s disc golf community about conflicts between disc golfers and neighbors. “Personally, I’ve never seen anyone going crazy on a disc golf course,” he said. “But you know it happens,” Chussid noted. “Leave it to a couple of assholes to ruin it for everybody,” Connolly added. As the threesome played on, Mac and Barb Douglas were just finishing their game at the 18th hole nearby. The retired couple 32

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Christopher Young on the Center Chains course

from Riverside, Calif., recently drove across the U.S. playing disc golf courses along the way. Sporting a veteran’s hat and a T-shirt that read “How to play disc golf: throw, swear, look for disc, repeat,” Mac Douglas, 75, said he discovered Center Chains on UDisc, a popular disc golfing app. Originally from Waterbury, the Douglases had also heard talk of rowdy and obnoxious disc golfers but suggested it was much ado about nothing. “We’ve heard the rumors,” Mac said. “I don’t see how those rumors could hold true.” Few outdoor sports enjoy a more laidback reputation than disc golf. Recreational players have been known to stock their disc golf bags with a six-pack of beer or a bag of weed to chill out on the back nine. But as the sport has become more popular in recent years, more than just drivers and putters are flying in Waterbury Center. Some neighbors of Center Chains have complained about rude and inconsiderate disc golfers who let their dogs run loose, leave behind trash, consume alcohol in violation of park rules and urinate in public. As one woman who lives alongside the course commented on the Center Chains Facebook page, “You wouldn’t believe the number of penises I’ve seen.” Meanwhile, disc golfers have aired their own grievances about neighbors who interrupt their games by deliberately walking across fairways during shots and stalk players with cameras. One removed all the course benches without town authorization. Some of the attacks have gotten personal. In April, Ethan Latour, a former aide to Gov. Phil Scott and now deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Finance and Management, surreptitiously trolled Center Chains’ critics as “malcontents” in a letter to Waterbury town officials, which he also sent to the Stowe Reporter. He wrote under the pseudonym “Walter Blind.” A reporter later recognized Latour’s phone number and outed him. “You got me,” Latour told the Reporter’s Tommy Gardner in an April 29 story. Then, in May, Disc Golf Vermont owner Christopher Young was falsely accused of inviting to his Waterbury tournament a professional disc golfer who sports a white supremacist tattoo. The event was publicly condemned by the Waterbury Area AntiRacism Coalition before the group was told it was misinformed; it later issued Young an apology. Young declined to comment on where the allegation originated. So much for disc golf’s chill vibe. “Steady” Ed Headrick, inventor of the original Wham-O Frisbee, is credited with creating disc golf in the mid-1970s. He considered the sport fun, family friendly, inexpensive and relatively easy to learn.

SINCE 1974 The object of the game is for players to drink,” he added, “the more obnoxious toss a hard rubber disc at a target, usually and bold they get.” a chain-metal basket, in as few shots as Complaints about Center Chains possible. The player with the lowest aren’t new. In July 2009, the Waterbury number of throws wins. Record reported on a Waterbury SelectEven before the pandemic, partici- board meeting in which several residents, pation in disc golf events was soaring. including Carmel Kelley, complained that Over the last four years, membership in they were being “driven off the land” in the Professional Disc Golf Association the multiuse park. Others raised issues doubled and the number of PDGA-sanc- about soil erosion, tree damage and tioned events nearly tripled. unleashed dogs. At the time, several Then, as COVID-19’s social-distancing holes were moved to address neighbors’ requirements made close-contact sports concerns. untenable, disc golf exploded. In 2020, Whenever conflicts arose in years past, the PDGA saw an 84 percent increase in Scribner said, he tried to adopt a “live and its membership, the largest in its history. let live” mentality. But many of the probThat growth has been lems worsened significantly comparable in Vermont. during the pandemic, he Young, who runs two said. In May 2020, while leagues and organizes walking through the woods, Scribner recalled, he was 95 percent of the state’s tournaments, put together “accosted” by a disc golfer 18 of them this year. The in his twenties who tore largest, held at Smugglers’ off his shirt and challenged Notch Resort, attracted him to a fight. Scribner 260 competitors from as reported the incident to the Vermont State Police. far away as Alaska. His smallest event enrolled 90 Issues surrounding competitors. Center Chains came to a “Five years ago, we head at a November 16, SH AWN CONNOLLY weren’t seeing that for any 2020, Waterbury Selecttournament,” Young said. board meeting, when “Now, that’s our low number.” several neighbors complained about the The PDGA website lists 44 courses in management of the course and the behavVermont, Center Chains being the most iors of some disc golfers. heavily trafficked. As Young explained, “It seems as though the notion of the reasons are obvious: The course is multiuse shared space has been lost,” said centrally located and easier to play than Ally Shea, whose property abuts the 14th, other more challenging ones, such as those 15th and 16th holes. “Unfortunately, I’ve at Smugglers’ Notch, two of which are had several really uncomfortable encounranked in the top 10 in the world. Center ters with people using the course.” Shea Chains also offers scenic views and diverse also described the problem of unleashed terrain — and, importantly, it’s free to play. dogs running through her yard as But Center Chains’ rising popularity “relentless.” has come with significant growing pains. Nat Fish, then a selectboard member, Tom Scribner lives with his girlfriend, agreed. Meg Baldor, on Guptil Road, on property “It’s almost become something that’s that abuts the course. unsustainable in its current state. There Scribner has lived there since long are people who want to walk out there, before volunteers installed the first disc there are people who want to jog out golf baskets in 2002, and he and his family there, and there are people who want to often hike and snowshoe in the woods chuck really, really hard discs of rubber,” where the course was built. Though 90 Fish said in a video recording of the percent of disc golfers are respectful and November meeting. “We’re in this posipleasant to him, Scribner said, “Just my tion where everyone wants to use it, but presence is enough to piss some people off. it’s become unfriendly to everyone.” “They’ve taken it as theirs. They’re But as Waterbury municipal manager like, ‘You’re on our turf!’” he added. William Shepeluk pointed out, consider“They don’t understand that was my turf ation for other park users goes both ways. and my kids’ turf before there ever was a “Being considerate of the people who disc basket out there.” are playing is part of the deal, too,” he Scribner said it’s not uncommon said. “If people are playing on the golf during the summer for players to be course, you shouldn’t expect that you can “hooting and hollering until 10 o’clock at walk across fairway No. 5 … You’ve got to night.” Though alcohol is prohibited in give, as well.” Hope Davey Park, Scribner said the rule is Indeed, representatives of the disc commonly flouted. “And the more people DISSED GOLF » P.34

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Dissed Golf « P.33 golf community say they’ve been unfairly castigated by a handful of neighbors who overlook all the good that Center Chains provides Waterbury. As Young noted, disc golfers at the course have raised $112,000 for Waterbury-area food shelves in the last decade through an annual Ice Bowl winter tournament. The vast majority of players, he added, are courteous, law-abiding and respectful of neighbors. “We all know who they are and what they’re doing,” Young said about his critics. “They’re trying to bash disc golf in whatever way, shape or form possible.” David Frothingham is a Waterbury resident and disc golf enthusiast who for years has helped maintain the course. Unlike other town assets, he said, Center Chains’ upkeep is done almost entirely by volunteer labor. Frothingham acknowledged that the pandemic brought many first-time users to Waterbury. While good for the local economy, this also created conflicts. Since then, however, he and other volunteers have regularly posted advisories on social media sites and spoken to course users in person, urging them to respect park rules and disc golf etiquette. These include refraining from loud music, alcohol and large groups; leaving the park by dusk; and staying off the course during mud season. “We are being watched,” Frothingham wrote in an April Facebook post, “and while the town is not against the course, continued misbehavior could be detrimental to the future of Center Chains.” As Frothingham noted in an interview, the free stickers available at the first hole that read “Save Center Chains” are only partly in jest. Nicholas Nadeau is Waterbury’s director of parks and recreation, a position created just three years ago. As he explained, the town of 5,100 residents has “big-city assets with a small-town budget.” As the department’s sole year-round employee, Nadeau oversees a municipal swimming pool, lighted baseball and lacrosse fields, tennis courts, and eight parks, all on a budget of $90,000. Nadeau acknowledged that both camps in the disc golf debate have valid concerns and it’s not his aim to take sides. He suggested that the problems that have arisen are akin to those that also occur at the skate park in Hope Davey Park, where “a few bad apples … overshadow the hundreds who use it appropriately.” After the November meeting, Nadeau noted, the six-member Waterbury Recreation Committee made recommendations, several of which have been implemented already. They included adding more portable toilets, installing 34

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Nicholas Nadeau (center) at a Recreation Committee meeting

THE ISSUE IS THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE

WHO ARE FEELING DISCONNECTED FROM TOWN PROPERTY.

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DISC GOLFERS TAKE ANOTHER SHOT AT A BURLINGTON COURSE The last time disc golf enthusiasts proposed installing a course in Burlington’s Leddy Park, the concept cratered like a lead Frisbee. A public meeting, held in April 2009, to discuss the proposal drew more than 100 attendees, most of whom opposed the idea, citing concerns about excessive traffic, environmental damage and the dangers of fast-moving, hard-rubber discs. The issue even became a talking point during that year’s mayoral debate and may have cost votes for independent Dan Smith, the lone candidate who supported the plan. Fast-forward 12 years, and disc golfers finally may be able to bang some chains in the Queen City. On Monday, the City of Burlington held a public meeting to discuss plans to install a permanent nine-hole course in Schifilliti Park in the New North End. During the pandemic, the city erected a temporary course there, using buckets on stakes rather than metal baskets, which a permanent course would feature.

What’s to prevent a repeat of the Leddy letdown? Cindi Wight, director of Burlington’s Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, explained that the city’s land steward thoroughly reviewed the site beforehand and found it to be far more suitable than Leddy, since there are fewer houses surrounding it. Also, the proposed course, designed by Christopher Young at Disc Golf Vermont, would be located near two public schools, C.P. Smith Elementary School and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School, and adjacent to the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center, reducing the likelihood of conflicts with neighbors and other recreational users. According to Wight, survey results from disc golfers on the temporary course were overwhelmingly positive, with 94 percent reporting that they had fun. Presumably, the remaining 6 percent were still looking for their lost discs.

silencers on some chain baskets to reduce noise, adopting a “pack-it-in, pack-it-out” policy to minimize trash, and eliminating some benches that promoted excessive congregating. “That last recommendation went astray,” Nadeau said. “One of the residents took that approval to heart and removed all the benches, including the memorial ones.” But while some neighbors have suggested turning Center Chains into a pay-to-play course — camp groups and tournaments already pay a modest user fee — Nadeau considers such a move impractical and undesirable. Perhaps the single most important next step, he suggested, would be the creation of a nonprofit entity that can contract with the town to manage the course formally. Frank Spaulding, who chairs the Waterbury Recreation Committee, agrees. Spaulding, who’s also worked for the last 20 years as a construction manager for the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation, said that if you want to find public-private partnerships that manage public lands effectively, “You don’t need to look too far to see success.” He pointed to entities such as the Green Mountain Club, the Vermont Mountain Bike Association and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers as models for managing Center Chains. Each, he noted, manages and maintains miles of trails on behalf of multiple users and activities. “I think it would be unfair to this group [of disc golf volunteers] to paint them as disconnected from the town, because they’re not,” Spaulding said. In fact, he credits Center Chains’ success thus far to their efforts. But Spaulding was also unwilling to dismiss neighbors’ concerns as unwarranted gripes by a small but vocal minority. “I view that as unfair, too. The friction is a symptom. The friction is not the disease,” he said. “The issue is that there are people who are feeling disconnected from town property.” Neighbors interviewed for this story rejected the idea that they’re NIMBYs who are fundamentally opposed to disc golf. Shea, a physical education teacher in Waitsfield and Moretown, said she actually loves the course and sees it as a valuable town resource. “I do Frisbee almost every year, including disc golf. That’s my favorite unit to teach,” she said in an interview. “I’m trying really hard to be like, ‘Look, we come in peace! We just don’t want you peeing on our lawn.’” m

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hen Ian Barker graduated from high school in 2018, he set his sights on a two-year associate’s degree in mechanical engineering from Vermont Technical College. “I thought I just wanted to be a guy in a machine shop running a lathe or mill the rest of my life,” the 20-year-old Strafford resident says. “I was going to get the skills I needed to get a job and get outta there.”

But his college classes engaged him and ended up putting him on a different path. A hands-on learner, Barker enjoys making things. Setbacks don’t faze him. Barker has cerebral palsy, which affects the muscles on his right side. It means he can’t operate some machinery the way others do — a lathe, for example. “I had to do some problem solving to figure out how to make it work,” he says. His professors at VTC noticed Barker’s smarts and drive. In 2020, they named him the school’s student engineering technician of the year — and convinced him to keep taking classes. Barker is now on track to get 36

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his bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering in the spring of 2022. Through VTC’s bachelor’s program, Barker gets to practice taking projects all the way through the design phase, from idea to prototype. His first project: a stainless steel foregrip for his rifle. When finished, it’ll enable him to go target shooting freehand. He hopes to bring the concept to a company with the capacity to mass-produce it. Barker’s end goal now: “I want to be self-employed and design assistive devices for people like me with cerebral palsy and other physical limitations.” Barker prides himself on being

self-sufficient. He’s been able to finance his own education, which costs roughly $28,000 a year, through a combination of money he’s earned himself and scholarships. At the end of his second year at VTC, when a big scholarship fell through, Barker’s adviser at the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation suggested that he apply to The Curtis Fund. The trust helps lowincome and first-generation Vermont students pay for postsecondary education. Barker is now one of them. His $3,100 award “eased the burden” for him, he says. And, unlike most scholarships, it renewed automatically the following year. Vicky Mills, a Curtis Fund scholar from Randolph who recently went back to school to earn her bachelor’s degree, says she couldn’t believe it when she found out her scholarship renewed annually. “I thought, Holy cow. These things exist?” she says. “It’s such a beautiful, amazing thing.” Mills, 51, is a first-generation college student. She worked in

insurance for 30 years before losing her job in 2017. Right now her family relies on her husband’s income driving trucks for FedEx. Mills spent the last couple of years partially homeschooling their son; now she’s ready to start over in a new career, and is working toward completing her bachelor’s degree through Northern Vermont University. Barker and Mills are among the 11,000 Vermont students who’ve benefited from The Curtis Fund since Emma Eliza Curtis established it in 1910. After years of careful stewardship, this little-known entity plays an important role in training Vermont’s 21st-century workforce. And that role is growing: The Fund’s new Curtis training scholarships now support “credentials of value” in 30 different fields. Students can get one certification and use it to propel them to the next one, which will also be supported by Curtis Fund dollars. It’s similar to what Barker’s doing at VTC, but outside of a traditional four-year college.

It’s an exciting new step for an 111-year-old organization, says Curtis Fund Executive Director Shana Trombley. “Our board and many leaders in postsecondary education believe that credentials of value — given their stackable nature — are the future of postsecondary education.”

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Not much is known about fund founder Emma Curtis. She was born in Connecticut. Her husband, who predeceased her, was a medical doctor at Mary Fletcher Hospital. They had no children. Joseph Boutin, The Curtis Fund’s longtime president and board chair, hasn’t been able For more information about the Curtis Fund to unearth anything else about her. and how to apply, contact VSAC. For more “We have no history of her,” he says. information about donating to the Curtis Fund, “Nothing at all.” visit curtisfund.org/donate. What’s certain: When Curtis died in 1910, she bequeathed $120,000 to be used for “Aiding young men and women to obtain a common school “The breadth of programs students scholars finish their courses of study. or university education, or both, or can be trained in — and the flexibility “We get ’em through,” he says. to learn a trade, handicraft, business of when and how these programs are or profession, or to obtain instruc‘A GAME CHANGER IN structured — enables lifelong learning, tion in domestic science, or other HIGHER EDUCATION’ which our economy demands,” she useful knowledge,” according to the Boutin says he sees Emma Curtis’ says. language of the bequest. bequest as “a living document” Logan Bailey received one of these It was unusual, back then, to open to reinterpretation over time. awards. The 18-year-old graduated specifically support postsecondary Certainly no one in 1910 imagined from Barre’s Spaulding High School in education for women, Boutin notes: that The Curtis Fund would pay for a May. In September, he’ll start a seven“It was a different vision that a lot certification in coding. But that’s one month training program at Advanced of people did not have at that of the 30 different credentials Welding Institute in Burlington. He’s time.” of value The Curtis Fund always wanted to be a welder, he says. For the first 80 years now supports through its He even bought his own welding or so, Merchants Bank Curtis training scholarships. equipment and uses it to do exhaust managed The Curtis Others include nursing, work on friends’ cars. Fund. That changed after cosmetology, bookkeeping Depending on the path Bailey Boutin took over as bank and auto collision repair. chooses, the program will cost president in 1994. As a The course selection between $21,000 and $26,000. VSAC resulted from a partnership helped him put together roughly board member for VSAC, with the McClure Founda$6,000 of aid, including $1,000 from he was very familiar with tion, the Department of The Curtis Fund. the student aid organiLabor and the Vermont “I don’t know if I would have zation and thought Talent Pipeline/Vermont done this without it,” he says. “Those it would be a better Business Roundtable. All scholarships have definitely helped.” administrator; VSAC the programs will prepare agreed to take it on. students for jobs that are in ‘MEETING LESS THAN HALF At the time of the transihigh demand locally and will Emma Eliza Curtis THE NEED’ tion, in 1995, The Curtis Fund lead to a livable wage. Funding Boutin and the board would like was giving out 120 scholarships for these scholarships came from an to grow The Curtis Fund. There’s a year. The Fund has grown substaninstrumental three-year Hoehl Family definitely a need. tially since. Today it manages $30 Foundation grant; a donation from Just last week, Gov. Phil Scott intromillion and awards 650 scholarships the Pomerleau Family Foundation will duced the Upskill Vermont Scholarannually — for a total of between $1.4 help fund them beginning in 2022. ship Program, set up to help up to million and $1.75 million — to students Curtis Fund Executive Director 500 Vermont residents take two free of all ages seeking postsecondary Trombley believes these certifications classes at the University of Vermont. education. have the potential to disrupt postApplications opened on Tuesday; Boutin, now retired, proudly secondary education in a good way. the program stopped accepting notes that 85 percent of Curtis Fund

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applications a day and a half later. “So many Vermonters have signed up for two free professional development courses that we are now pausing all further free course registration,” reads the Upskill Vermont website. Demand for The Curtis Fund scholarships is “huge,” notes Trombley. “We’re meeting less than half the need that’s out there.” Boutin would like to see The Fund grow. At a time when businesses all across the state are desperate to hire more skilled workers, Boutin says, investing in The Curtis Fund, with its proven track record of success, is a smart move. He’d like to see Vermont businesses help grow The Curtis Fund to $60 million, so that it could help every local student who qualifies, as well as those students’ family members who qualify. That investment would ensure that students can access postsecondary education and vital job training skills regardless of age, income or family background. “We have the capacity and the resources to make that happen,” he says, “if we really want to do it.” For Emma Curtis, that would be quite a legacy. 

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The farm announces its presence with a grand, historic red barn, which holds court at the back of the property. Once I stopped gawking at its scale — two stories at least, topped with a cupola — I could focus on what we were there for: a brightblue bus the Newtons have dubbed the Burger Buggy. Brent and Diana Newton bought the farm on Burnham Road in August 2020 — they live on an adjacent parcel down the road — and they’ve been renovating the property and developing their business model ever since. As impressive as the old barn is, it was more of a bonus feature than a deciding factor. “A lot of people would have bought that property just for that piece of it, and it really wasn’t about that for us,” said Diana, 49. The couple needed a functional shelter to house their growing BEEF UP

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ermont restaurant owners love to name-drop the origins of the food on their menus — Trillium Hill Farm lettuce, Pomykala Farm squash, Half Pint Farm carrots, Misty Knoll Farms chicken wings, Pigasus Meats bacon bits, Adam’s Berry Farm raspberries. But why settle for farm-to-table when farm-with-table is an option? As farmers look to diversify their offerings — and compensate for the pandemic-era reduction in sales to some of those farm-to-table restaurants — more and more are cooking meals right on the farm. Lazy Breeze Farm is a Waltham beef operation tucked between Route 7 and the grounds of Addison County Fair & Field Days. In May, the Newton family opened an on-farm food truck as a way to let customers sample the wares. And, boy, was I glad they did when I stopped by on a recent Sunday afternoon.

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Stowe’s newest eatery infuses international flair into classic American fare. WILDFLOWER RESTAURANT & BAR opened this month in the former Jeff’s at Stowe space at the GREY FOX INN at 990 Mountain Road. Its menu combines Puerto Rican, Dominican and Korean flavors, inspired by the cultural backgrounds of partners DAVID CID, DARNELL HOLGUIN and chef JONATHAN SHEPARD. Featuring dishes such as grilled octopus bao, crispy pork belly and maple-poached apple flan, the menu playfully overlaps ingredients, sauces and techniques from Asian, U.S. and Caribbean cuisines. “When it comes to meat, there’s a lot of marinating in the Caribbean, and there’s a lot of marinating in Korea,” Cid explained. “Both cultures love steamed rice. Both cultures love thinner cuts of beef. In the Caribbean, we eat savory with sweet, and if you love Asian cuisine, you know there’s a lot of that in Asia, as well.” One dish that showcases what Cid called “the familiar yet unfamiliar approach” tends to be an afterthought on other restaurants’ menus: roasted chicken. Wildflower’s version is brined overnight and SIDE DISHES

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herd of grass-fed beef cows over the winter, and the property also has a more modern barn that fits the bill. They tackled that building first, renovating it inside and out and adding a new water system, open feeding areas and fresh green siding. The Newtons got their first cows about four years ago. “My father-in-law [Craig Newton] and my husband thought it would be great to look out the window and see some cows,” Diana said. They started with seven Red Angus, planning to raise them to feed their family. “Then Brent decided to get in the beef business, and it grew really quickly,” she added with a laugh. Now Lazy Breeze sells cuts of beef — from brisket and short ribs to hamburger and strip steak — directly from the farm. The herd numbers 142 cattle, mostly American Aberdeen Lowline Angus with a few Red Angus and Herefords mixed in — and two Wagyu bulls. “We did some research and read that the Wagyu-Aberdeen Angus mix was very popular, and good not just for taste and quality but for the marbling of the meat,” Diana explained. The idea of the Burger Buggy came to Brent, 51, one March morning over coffee. “We were just playing on our phones, and he said to me, ‘You know, it would be a good idea if people could taste the meat in order to know how good it is,’” Diana recalled. “I looked at him like, ‘Yeah. Whatever, honey.’” Brent suggested a food truck with a simple menu of burgers and fries. Once again, Diana said, “Yeah. Whatever, honey.” Ten minutes later, he showed her a food truck on Craigslist. “All of a sudden I went from ‘Yeah, honey’ to paying much more attention,” she said, laughing heartily. The Burger Buggy opened a couple months later, on Mother’s Day weekend. The couple’s son, Alex, 28, is the cook. Both Brent and Alex are former Addison County sheriffs — Brent a captain and Alex a deputy. “Alex was looking for something new, and he had been helping on the farm,” Diana said. “He has always really wanted to cook, so he agreed to do it and started researching how to make amazing fries.” It’s been a long time since I was surprised by a French fry. But the fries that Alex serves from the Burger Buggy caught me off guard in more ways than one. They’re hand-cut, blanched and then double-fried, achieving the ideal crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-theinside balance. They’re also uniquely

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sized, sitting in a satisfying place between a regular fry and a potato wedge. “I learned how to make them on YouTube,” Alex said. I guess if you can learn to build a house by watching YouTube videos, why not French fries? My first few bites of the excellent fries were a good sign of things to come. They were part of my patty melt meal ($12), which also came with a drink. The patty melt itself was a gooey delight — basically a burger patty inside a grilled cheese, as Diana explained it. I opted for cheddar, adding pickles from the list of toppings included at no extra charge. Two of my dining companions ordered the Big Bull burger ($12; $15 for a meal), which is a double patty. The burgers were serious, and the satisfied silence in the spacious tent where we sat was broken only by occasional “yums” and “Dude, this is so good.” The menu also includes smaller burgers; cheesesteaks with sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms; cheesy fries; and poutine. Diana helps out with specials here and there, she said, including brisket and ribs with mac and cheese. The day we visited, the special was a strip-steak dinner ($22) with a choice of sides.

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We had one vegetarian with us — probably not the best customer for a beef farm’s food truck. But she happily ate a grilled cheese and fries before wandering over to make friends with Thaddeus, the farm’s bottle-fed calf. Led by Brent, he strolled by while we were stuffing our faces with burgers. Everything at the Burger Buggy is made to order, so we had time to commune with the farm’s goats, alpacas and pigs while we waited for our food. With a swing set to play on and animals to pet, the farm offers a family-friendly experience even when the Newtons are busy. For those who’d rather not linger, call-ahead ordering and takeout are also available. “Alex said to me, ‘Mom, it’s a food truck. You either get fast food, or you get great food,’” Diana said. “It’s been amazing to see all these families come to a casual farm-type environment and just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.” The Newtons are in the process of renovating their 100-by-48-foot, twoand-a-half-story historic barn, which was built in 1878 by Harry Everts to house his dairy operation, according to the Vermont State Register of Historic Places. It hasn’t seen regular use since the 1970s. Last winter, the Newtons added interior staircases, fixed the dormer — which was in danger of collapsing — cleared nearly a foot of hay from the second-story floor, and added interior supports. A full renovation will be a long process, but it’s one they’re ready to tackle.

“It’s just such a huge part of Vermont history,” Diana said. The next step in the evolution of Lazy Breeze is a covered deck, which will create more seating options and extend the Burger Buggy’s season. Right now, the Newtons plan to keep the truck open as long as the weather allows. They’re working on getting a license to sell beer and wine. Next year, they hope to expand the truck with a bigger kitchen, which will let them expand the menu, too. “I know I should tell you the most fulfilling part is seeing it busy or selling our meat, because we’re in business to make money someday,” Diana said. “But the coolest part is meeting my neighbors and hearing all kinds of stories, all kinds of history, from people who have been watching the farm through the years.” With burgers and fries as good as the Newtons are making, even more people will be watching Lazy Breeze Farm as it heads into its next chapter. m Dining Out is a series that explores Vermont’s al fresco finest. Follow along this summer as we highlight the restaurant decks, patios and picnic tables that give new meaning to going out to eat.

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“The breakfast menu shows off chef Jonathan’s French influence and training,” Cid said. Shepard worked at New York’s Le Coucou, Momofuku, Nobu and Donatella before moving to Vermont to open Wildflower. Cid said the team plans to add a patio area that caters specifically to dog owners — and dogs themselves — with a menu of doggy dishes

created in collaboration with a canine nutritionist. Plans are also in the works for the COTTONTAIL ROOM, a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and private dining space connected to the restaurant. Wildflower is currently open for brunch Tuesday through Sunday starting at 8 a.m., and for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. m

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hen Lucy Nersesian and h e r p a r t n e r t rave l e d through Europe in 2019, they stayed at a vineyard in Spain during harvest season, helping farmers pick grapes by hand. She was excited to bring back firm plans for the vineyard she wanted to build someday in Vermont. The trip “really got our juices flowing,” Nersesian said. “I guess you get all caught up in the moment when you’re away. You want to mimic that feeling and experience when you’re home.” In 2012, Nersesian, 48, and her partner bought their home on 10 acres of woods, fields and landscaped property in Waterbury Center. They knew then that they wanted to do what she called “mini-agricultural projects,” such as raising honeybees and growing fruit trees. Nersesian had a little experience with backyard grape farming and harvesting while growing up in New York City. Her parents had two grape varietals — one 42

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white and one red — both used for little more than making stuffed grape leaves. But Nersesian didn’t know how to grow wine grapes in Vermont’s colder climate. She had looked at grapes for sale in garden centers many times, she said, “but it just seemed overwhelming to actually do it — and do it right.” Enter VT Vineyards, a year-old landscaping company that builds customized backyard vineyards for budding grape farmers. Married team Stephen Wilson, 31, and Maci Heal, 27, own the Underhillbased business. Heal has a full-time job as a research analyst with the biotech company MBF Bioscience in Williston, so Wilson primarily runs VT Vineyards. He came up with the idea when the pandemic arrived in March 2020, forcing Vermonters to stay close to home. “I found myself with a lot of time on my hands,” Wilson said in a phone interview from a client’s yard. “I spent a lot of time in my vineyards, doing a lot of gardening, kind of like ecotherapy. I found a lot

of comfort in it, and I wanted to share that with other people.” Wilson grew up in Waterbury. His experiences traveling around southern Italy in 2010 introduced him to his Italian heritage — his maternal grandparents are from Italy — and taught him the ways of vineyard life. At the time, Wilson said, “I was 20 years old. I was just looking to broaden my experiences, to go on a trip.” While in the coastal town of Sorrento, he gained a basic understanding of the vineyard building process. “I didn’t know it would lead to such a rewarding life in wine,” he said. Wilson has been involved in the industry ever since, though there were several twists and turns before he became a farmer. While attending the University of Vermont, he managed the bar at the former restaurant Church & Main, now the site of Honey Road. At the Kitchen Table Bistro in Richmond, Wilson spent nearly three years bartending and learning about the history of Vermont food and

restaurants. Former general manager Neal Johnston was Wilson’s mentor and guide to the hospitality and wine industries. Wilson then left for a stint as a sportswriter in Oregon. While there, he also worked with Holloran Vineyard Wines in the Willamette Valley, picking up more tips on how to build and maintain grape vines. In 2018, he returned to Vermont and to KTB, this time as dining room manager. That’s when he began to notice Vermont wines rising in stature. “I saw distributors bringing in wines from France and Italy and California. Then, eventually, slowly, they started bringing in some Vermont wines,” Wilson said. They included Barnard winemaker Deirdre Heekin’s La Garagista. “KTB has a huge emphasis on local, so it was kind of a natural progression, and wine and beer have followed suit,” Wilson continued. “Eventually, it was just like, ‘Why isn’t everything local, including the wine?’ It was a shift in mindset for me.” Wilson left KTB in 2019 and worked

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briefly at a desk job in Burlington before the pandemic. As he had already been tending vineyards for himself and friends, his decision to ground that work in a new full-time business came naturally. Wilson placed a simple, friendly message on the neighborhood email list Front Porch Forum: “We build backyard vineyards. Do you want one?” That’s when Nersesian got in touch. “He came over, and we asked tons of

questions and got lots of answers, and this actually seemed doable,” she said of her homegrown vineyard. Nersesian now has 15 vines — a combination of marquette, frontenac gris and Somerset seedless — planted on her property. She’s growing “only 15 vines, for both a space reason and also we didn’t want to get too far in over our heads,” Nersesian said. “So far, our grapes are doing awesome. They were only planted six weeks ago and are growing rapidly.”

The phrase “wine country” might bring to mind the West Coast, where vineyard farming is a range of residential and commercial enterprises, many of them large-scale. But Wilson’s Vermont clients — all of them residential — bring a DIY spirit to the task, he observed. “A lot of us make our own food and drink. My clients want to dig postholes and tie wires,” Wilson said. “They consider the design of the irrigation system with me; they’re thinking about cover

crops. They want to be involved every step of the way.” VT Vineyards currently works with 15 to 20 clients. (Full disclosure: As of this month, I’m one of them. While reporting this story, I hired the company to install three vines of Itasca — a cold-hardy white grape developed at the University of Minnesota.) Often, Wilson said, he ends up feeling like his clients are educating him, rather than the other way around. “Folks in Vermont have a really good sense of their own land and community,” he said. “It’s cool to get a sense of all these different microclimates and notice similarities and differences between soils. I’m doing a lot of learning.” Nersesian noted that Wilson is “around to help however we need, via email or coming by to take a look at progress,” she said. “Next steps are, of course, learning how to make wine, but thankfully we have a few years to get to that point.” Wilson is figuring out his next steps, too. He’s a bit surprised by his company’s popularity. “It’s developed more quickly than I expected,” he said with a laugh. “It turns out people are enthusiastic about home vineyards. A lot of times folks find it a little intimidating, but the procedure is really straightforward for planting grapevines. “It’s very accessible,” Wilson added. “That’s not to say it’s easy. But the time has flown by — probably because I enjoy it so much.” m

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he continues, speaking informally, even intimately, like a friend connecting with each listener. The script’s poetry lies in the precision of the language, not in grand or flowery images. Multiple characters are described and personified, their most human traits eclipsing any mythic ones. The storytelling wrenches the listener down to earth: A soldier in a nine-year war who leaves an infant behind will return to meet a 10-yearold, maybe find his wife’s grown fat. The Poet lets us experience humor and sorrow as he conjures in gorgeous description everything from a spear piercing a jaw to the psychotic stubbornness of men who can’t risk humiliation.

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n foot and in full armor, one great warrior pursues another around the city’s walls. The chase takes place in the viewer’s imagination while a storyteller describes the pursuer as never quite closing the distance to the tireless fleeing man. The story is from Homer’s Iliad, but it becomes modern and vivid in the Weston Playhouse production of the 2013 play An Iliad. The play is not simply a tidy compression of an old epic poem into contemporary speech. The storyteller, called the Poet, speaks directly, casually, humorously and expressively to the audience. The script looks at heroes and the horror of war with the perspective of centuries of battle. In a virtuoso performance as the Poet, David Bonanno pulls the audience into an experience of humanity’s unending use of violence. The Poet enters in a dusty raincoat, sagging fedora and old shirt. His pants, torn at both knees, are held up with a rope

belt. He sinks to the rubble-strewn ground and sifts a handful of dust through his fingers. Then he sings, in Greek, the first lines of his tale with beauty and incantatory power. When he rises and proposes to tell us a great story, the Poet explains, “Every time I sing this song, I hope it’s the last time.” His story is war. The events of the Iliad exemplify war and its mythic permanence in human affairs, down to the pettiness and vainglory that motivate men and the interference of equally petty gods. Playwrights Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare reanimate, with potent language, the cause and the outcome of the battle between Hector and Achilles. Anyone who recalls the tedium of scraping out Homer’s plot points in high school will be awakened by the raw energy of desperate conflict here. The Poet carries his song in memory but can no longer retrieve each name and detail. Retaining this story and telling it forever is his burden to bear. Yet

War’s proximity to death nearly demands that its stories be filled with a meaning that can be applied to life. The battle between the Trojan hero Hector and the Greek warrior Achilles is a colossal struggle, with each combatant driven to prevail and worthy of winning. And that’s the crucial part — there is no villain, just two heroes with certain limitations and immense courage. For either of them to die teaches us nothing, except that war destroys the best in humanity even as it’s predicated on the worst. The play is a cunning contradiction. It makes a tale of war and warriors stirring to a modern audience, revealing character and describing action with riveting intensity. And it places — ceaselessly — the horror of war at the center of the story. Eight young performers act as a chorus, appearing onstage or moving within the audience. Occasionally they are still, silent abstractions of the characters, but their principal effect is watching the Poet with us. Moving with the clarity of dancers, Nadia Belaouchi, Emma Diner, Sage Jepson, Daelynn Jorif, Gracee Street, Alexander Tan, Cole Thompson and Timmy Thompson add solemnity to the Poet’s words, then sing when no words are adequate. Bonanno is magnificent in the role of a lifetime. A monologue inherently tests an actor’s stamina, range and vocal ability. Some actors are tempted to call attention

to the tour de force they’re unleashing. Not Bonanno, whose performance is entirely in service to the role and the play’s ideas. He holds the audience effortlessly by concentrating purely on the emotion of the text. Bonanno immerses himself in the Poet’s experience. He gives the audience freedom to laugh and reasons to ache, all without visible artifice. In a standout moment, Bonanno captures the rage that makes killing possible, a transformation that is as thrilling and cathartic as theater gets. His stunning performance never says, “Look at me.” It extends an offer: “Feel with me.” Director Meredith McDonough staged the show with understated movement, making every gesture count and integrating the chorus and music with the action. It’s impossible to tell who contributed what in this partnership between actor and director, but it’s clear that McDonough gave Bonanno the conditions he needed to excel. Composer Jenny Giering created moving music, from dirge-like background tones to arresting songs. Scenic designer Lex Liang used sandbags, wood pallets and cast-off junk to convey timeless ruin and loss. To comply with Actors’ Equity Association pandemic safety rules, the show is staged in a tent. The natural light of early evening outshone Mark Barton’s ineffective lighting design, built from ground-level construction work lights and limited theatrical instruments. Music director Yan Li plays piano with broad, dynamic effects throughout the show, and he and Bonanno maintain an improvisational connection, like jazz musicians. The actors wear microphones, and the ambient noise of a summer night never interferes. (Ask for a seat in the center, because those on the sides offer poor sight lines and the dazzle of low lights aimed across the stage.) Weston took a risk welcoming back audiences with an intense one-man show. But this demonstration of the formidable power of performance to transport listeners with words alone, and to embed a story in their hearts, is exactly why audiences will return. An Iliad is not to be missed. m

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ven at the best of times, the spouse of a U.S. diplomat has to know how to handle sticky situations with delicacy. And when your president recently described places including your host nation as “shithole countries,” you are not living in the best of times. Persephone Wilder, the Embassy Wife who gives Katie Crouch’s fourth adult novel its title, is determined to triumph in her role despite the efforts of the man to whom she refers as “the Great Orange Oompa Loompa.” The wife of a State Department official assigned to Namibia, Persephone doggedly dons a uniform of impeccable white in the parched desert. She costumes her kids as leprechauns for an embassy function and attempts to show respect for her Namibian maid by addressing her as “Miss Frida.” She refuses to be defeated by the indignities of the role of trailing spouse, as “embassy wives” are more properly called these days. This perennially tipsy and sometimes touchingly earnest Southern belle is the linchpin of Crouch’s comic novel, which unfolds as compellingly as one of Persephone’s own gossip sessions. The story’s setting is vivid, the author’s wit dark and bone-dry. The plot twists are as addictive as they are frequently absurd. Crouch is a Vermont resident and Dartmouth College lecturer with experience in writing about Americans on foreign turf; her 2014 novel Abroad was loosely based on the Amanda Knox case. For Embassy Wife, Crouch draws on time she spent in Namibia, which she describes in the novel’s opening paragraph as “mostly desert”:

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intel than in Mila Shilongo, the wife of the Namibian finance minister, a breathtaking woman who hides a dark past. The novel is packed with larger-thanlife characters whose fates intertwine, sometimes with a hefty assist from coincidence. Even a rhinoceros named Mr. Sharp — with a “terrifying and magnificent” horn and “huge, soft, and kind” eyes — gets swept up in the action, inspiring infatuation in Persephone. (“It was literally the call of the wild!”) But the occasional wackiness is part of the book’s charm.

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The perspective here is that of Amanda Evans, a high-powered Silicon Valley executive who recently relocated to Namibia at the insistence of her professor husband, Mark. While Persephone tries to reconcile Amanda to her new life of day drinking and forced idleness, Mark pursues a secret mission. Officially in Namibia on a

Fulbright, he’s actually seeking the woman he left behind after a tragic accident in his Peace Corps days. As Mark and Amanda’s marriage hits the rocks, Persephone suspects her diplomat husband of being on a secret mission of his own — for the Central Intelligence Agency. But he seems less interested in

And Crouch’s satire is cutting. Her third-person narrator shifts from perspective to perspective, mercilessly skewering the more privileged characters’ illusions. Determined not to be an ugly American, Persephone tries to be a good ally by giving her aforementioned maid, Frida, lavish gifts of cast-offs. Yet a jaunt into Frida’s perspective reveals that the maid feels as much pity for her employer as vice versa. In her mind, Persephone’s constant fretting is a sign of being “if not dim, then … troubled. For one thing, the poor woman was worried, all of the time.” We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the servant whose earthy wisdom shows the neurotic elites how to loosen up. But Crouch gives even minor characters like Frida a vitality that defies such notions. While Mila is the only one with a central role, the Namibians in this book are people with their own lives, not devices to assist the American characters in getting woke. And their attitude toward Americans is decidedly ambivalent. The story of Mila’s origins is harrowing and touching by turns. When she eventually calls out Persephone for being “sloppy and entitled and … the whole

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reason Namibians dislike Americans,” we understand why. We also grasp why Mila doesn’t even bother to respond to the wounded Persephone’s protest that “Africans love Americans!” That, her silence suggests, is what Americans need to tell themselves. For all their cultural differences and their rivalry, Mila and Persephone have a surprising amount in common. They share an iron-clad resolve to succeed and an almost religious faith in the power of appearance to shape reality. “Did she enjoy pretending she was Zsa Zsa Gabor at such moments?” Crouch writes of Persephone showing off her diplomatic residence. “Maybe …” With the newcomer Amanda serving as the glue to get and keep these two divas in uneasy proximity, Embassy Wife becomes a study in female friendship. (Mark is the only male character who’s fleshed out — in ways that rarely flatter him.) Isolated in a foreign land, “the Trailers only had each other,” Persephone observes at one point. Embassy Wife is so rich in local color and comic material that it’s easy to imagine the book becoming, say, a streaming series. Crouch ties up her threads as neatly as any rom-com producer could wish — perhaps too neatly, given some of the grittier elements of the material. Still, by carefully treading the line between light entertainment and a harder-edged satire of colonialism, racism and imperialism, she manages to produce a compulsively readable novel. “Africa is real life,” Mila tells Amanda as the novel draws to a close. “Even more so than other places.” This prompts Amanda to admit to herself that, for all she’s learned about Namibia, she “would always just be a tourist.” Embassy Wife won’t make its readers experts on Namibia, either. But, as armchair tourism goes, it’s quite a ride. m

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FROM EMBASSY WIFE [A]s volunteer community liaison officer, it was [Persephone’s] unofficial job to show a good attitude at all times, in order to steer the others toward the correct psychological state. After all, it took grit to be a State Department spouse. Patience. The ability to pretend you were not living in a house that looked like a jail. The ability to find a way to throw a brilliant pool party during a drought. The ability to suffer through afternoons of craft-making and Nia dance. The ability not to hate your husband (or wife!) for roping you into this life. Persephone’s Namibia was different than Amanda’s, in that it was something to be conquered rather than feared. She had three years to visit the highlights of this mammoth tract of red dirt and diamond mines; three years to ferry her children to all the best campgrounds and oasis resorts and game parks, to experience Namibia’s Best of, to photograph her children at progressively remote settings (#worldasclassroom #statedepartmentlife #livingthedream). Persephone was impossible to discourage, but she had to admit, sub-Saharan Africa was challenging. So far they had camped in Etosha, where one of the twins got bitten while trying to feed a zebra; Swakopmund, where Adam had almost drowned trying to impress their (former) babysitter; and four different lodges in the Namib Desert, all of which served only “game,” a dish that, to Americans, was basically a food-poisoning Russian roulette.

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COURTESY OF SHANE MCFALLS

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Still of Soren McFalls in “The Most Bravest People I Know”

Moving Picture When his son was diagnosed with leukemia, videographer Shane McFalls picked up his camera B Y T R AVI S W EED ON

t’s the kind of whiplash every parent fears. “He just had a weird rash,” Shane McFalls said in a phone interview, speaking about his then2-year-old son, Soren. Shane, 35, thought it probably was nothing. Kids get rashes. Shane’s wife, Allie, also 35, decided to take Soren to the pediatrician just to be sure. “They were like, ‘Nope, you have to go to Dartmouth now,’” Shane recalled, referring to Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical center. That was a Friday; on Monday, Soren received his first dose of chemo. Soren McFalls was diagnosed with childhood leukemia in June 2020. He’s been cancer-free since August, but the story doesn’t end there. He’ll continue 48

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receiving intermittent chemotherapy treatments until November 2023. Shane, a professional videographer, has documented the story in an eight-and-ahalf-minute short film titled “The Most Bravest People I Know.” It’s the chronicle of one family’s struggle at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how their community was still able to rally and support them despite the hardship and isolation. Shane hopes families in similar situations might benefit from seeing his film, which is on Vimeo. The first wave of chemotherapy is the most intense, Shane learned. Soren was immediately admitted to DartmouthHitchcock for two weeks. For several months after that, Shane and Allie were

driving their son the 90 minutes from their home in Newfane to the hospital as often as five days a week. Shane is a filmmaker by trade and by passion. “I’ve done video production pretty much since high school,” he said, chuckling at the trajectory of his career. “I did ski movies for a long time, and that transitioned into bank commercials.” When he’s not working on assignments for his job, Shane makes time for personal films. His Vimeo page is an assortment of ski videos, house projects and family trips edited with visual finesse and paired with lively musical accompaniment — “elevated home movies,” as he calls them. When Soren was diagnosed, Shane said, “The storyteller in me saw something

really big was happening.” He started shooting video. Shane’s days were occupied with work, trips to the hospital or parenting Teagan, Soren’s 5-year-old sister. At night he reviewed and edited what he had shot during the day. And he’d process the heartache he and his family were experiencing. “The Most Bravest People I Know” captures the ups and downs of Soren’s and his family’s journey. Some moments are truly wrenching, such as a sequence in which Allie, trying mightily to hold back tears, trims the few hairs left on Soren’s head after chemo has taken its toll. The moment is juxtaposed in split screen with an earlier time of Soren playing with bubbles, his head plentiful with flaxen curls. Teagan narrates the film. In conversation with her dad, she defines being brave as doing “something that you’re kind of scared of, but you do it anyways because you know it’s important, like going into [a] cave and not knowing what’s going to happen.” In voice-over, she introduces an early section of the film: “This is a dream my dad had when Soren was in the hospital.”

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The screen goes black — are covered by before the sunny inteVermont’s Dr. Dynariors of the McFalls saur program through home are replaced by a Green Mountain Care. turbulent sea of paper But the expenses pile and cloth. up regardless. Allie quit A small doll, bespecher job immediately tacled like Soren, naviwhen Soren was diaggates roiling waves in nosed, but the couple’s SH A N E M C FA L L S a small dinghy, with a mortgage and other bills did not take a similar miniature version of his cat, Fleetwood, by his side. Through hiatus. Plus, there were the attendant the stormy night, a helicopter swoops in costs of traveling to the hospital with such overhead and drops a shower of glowing, frequency. gold liquid into the troubled waters. The Shane and Allie said they are “floored” storm clears, the waters calm and shoot- by the amount of support people have ing stars pass in the now-serene night sky. shown them. Even though they’re still Shane thinks about this dream often. managing their own crisis, the couple is Some elements are recognizably literal: determined to give back. Soren’s room was located next to the “I had not donated to GoFundMe’s, helipad at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. The especially for people I don’t know, ever, liquid the helicopter unloads bears a before this,” Shane said. “But now, I can’t strong resemblance to what Shane fondly not donate if I see any sort of kid’s cancer referred to as “the lifesaving poison” that or anything like that.” the doctors infused into Soren’s body. But, A crucial takeaway for Shane is over time, Shane has developed a meta- the importance of blood donation. He phorical read on his dream: that the gold described Soren’s transfusions as “magishowered before Soren on this dangerous cal moments” — strangers giving of themroute is the compassion the nurses and selves so his son might survive. “Seeing oncologists showed him in their care. that during a time when people are so The McFalls family hasn’t been alone polarized and there’s so much tension in in their trial. Even as COVID-19 forced the world,” he said, “it was a really nice physical distance, friends and relatives reminder of humanity.” found ways to lend support. Shane’s Shane, too, is a blood donor now, and father held a fundraiser in which people he’s scheduled to give bone marrow and wagered on how many miles he could platelets, as well. If Soren’s story can ride his bike in 24 hours (final tally: inspire anything in the larger commu152.58). Others offered food, presents nity, he hopes it is this: “Putting into that and even lawn care. Shane’s sister set up a system is super important.” m GoFundMe campaign. As of this writing, it has raised $93,835. INFO Fortunately, Soren’s medical bills — “The Most Bravest People I Know” can be which Shane described as “freakish” viewed at vimeo.com/shanemcfalls.

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Gone but Not Forgotten Art review: Adolf and Virginia Dehn, Bundy Modern

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BY AMY L I L LY • lilly@sevendaysvt.com

"Sunday Morning (Colorado)" by Adolf Dehn

he summer exhibition at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield combines work by two very different deceased artists: Adolf Dehn (1895-1968) and Virginia Dehn (19222005). The two were married but far apart in age, and their careers cover different eras; Virginia’s earliest painting on display here was made the year Adolf died. Each artist developed alongside the major movements of his or her era without being central to them. Adolf’s career took him from making lithographs in the 1920s in avant-garde Vienna and Paris to perfecting watercolor landscapes just as American art switched its attention to abstract expressionism. Virginia painted alongside Adolf in New York in the 1950s, influenced by Mark Rothko and Arshile Gorky. But, unlike Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and a handful of other female contemporaries, she didn’t forge her own career until widowhood. 50

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The Bundy’s foyer contains Adolf ’s rural (and some industrial) scenes in watercolor, stacked salon-style, dating from the late ’30s through the ’60s. Around the corner, nine of his lithographs and ink drawings are propped along the floor of the spacious main gallery. The earliest of these, an ink drawing from 1926, is a humorous representation of a wealthy couple sitting on a bench. Most of the main gallery is taken up by Virginia’s large, abstract acrylic paintings — some as large as 62 inches square — that date from 1968 to 2003. The later ones incorporate substances such as glue and dirt that give the paint a tactile-looking, three-dimensional quality. While the title “Landscapes & Inscapes” loosely draws the show together, viewers will be struck by the divergence of the two artists’ approaches and the variation within each one’s body of work. Virginia has two pointillist works, in

which tiny brushstrokes cover every millimeter of the canvas. These are a far cry from her abstract geometric canvases or the flat-perspective, flowerlike forms on a solid brown background in her 1992 painting “Chords.” Adolf ’s range of experimentation is clear from the contrast between two works: a 1961 surrealist-influenced penand-ink drawing, “Haitian Composition,” and the circa-1960 casein-on-masonite “Central Park Snow.” The latter is a traditional scene depicting New York City skyscrapers in silhouette rising above a snow-covered park. “I would never show [Adolf and Virginia] together except that they were married,” commented Wendell Anderson, who owns and curates the Bundy with his wife, June Anderson. The couple also resides there, having converted the back parts of the midcentury gallery to living space. The building was designed by

Harlow Carpenter, whose major influence was Le Corbusier. Visitors to the Bundy often recommend artists to the Andersons for future exhibitions, Wendell said, but the couple rarely follows up. With the Dehns, it was different. Virginia’s nephew, Andrew Lowe, is friends with the residents of the nearby house in which Carpenter lived while designing the gallery. Visiting their neighbors one night, the Andersons heard Lowe tell of his exotic aunt, who was 26 years younger than Adolf when they married in 1947. Both artists’ output is now stored in the Lowe family’s Connecticut warehouse, where the Andersons went to select the show. The Andersons have found the Dehns’ story as interesting as their art, scouring the internet for historical sources. Among their finds are a 1941 LIFE magazine that features Adolf in its centerfold and a copy of the artist’s out-of-print book on watercolor technique. The Lowes provided other

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"Harbinger" by Virginia Dehn

"Sentinels" by Virginia Dehn

"Arrangement" by Virginia Dehn

"Untitled (Couple in Park)" by Adolf Dehn

sources, including Virginia’s handwritten memoir and a catalogue raisonné of Adolf’s prints. All of these are available for perusal in the foyer, along with copies of a scholarly article about Adolf by Case Western Reserve University art history professor Henry Adams and a review of an exhibition of Virginia’s work by Teri Thomson Randall. According to June’s research, Adolf grew up the child of a “very poor and morosely hardworking” immigrant German couple in Waterville, Minn. His father was a hunter and trapper, but with the support of his mother, Adolf managed to attend the Minneapolis School of Art and Design from 1914 to 1917 and then win a scholarship to the Art Students League in New York City. After a year at the latter, he was drafted. Adolf’s choice to become a conscientious objector led to his semi-imprisonment until the war’s end, according to Adams. From 1922 to 1929, Adolf lived in Europe

— mainly Vienna and Paris, with stints in Berlin and London. In Vienna, he began to make lithographs influenced by his friend George Grosz that depicted humorous and risqué scenes of street life. He worked as a personal assistant to Scofield Thayer, the wealthy poet from Massachusetts who co-owned and edited the Dial from 1920 to ’29. That American literary magazine published key early modernist works by W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot and others. Thayer had also begun buying modern art by the likes of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Pablo Picasso for his collection, which would one day be renowned. One of Adolf’s jobs for Thayer was to supervise a portfolio of reproductions of modern art. “He was surrounded by the vanguard of modernist thought,” June commented during a phone interview. Thayer deeded his valuable art collection to Adolf, she added, but the wealthy aesthete outlived

his former assistant. (Adolf died at age 73 of a heart attack, Thayer 14 years later.) The Scofield Thayer collection is now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The lithograph techniques that Adolf developed during his time in Europe had “widespread influence,” according to Adams. No less influential was the artist’s approach to watercolors, which he took up in 1936. Three years later he won a Guggenheim fellowship to travel around the U.S. creating watercolor paintings, which were featured in a five-page spread in that 1941 LIFE issue. The exposure brought Adolf national fame. In 1941, he painted what would become his best-known watercolor, “Spring in Central Park.” Owned by the Met, the popular image has been reproduced on everything from tote bags to mugs. By 1945, art critic Lloyd Goodrich classed Adolf with Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper. His 1937 watercolor “Sunday Morning (Colorado),” displayed in the Bundy show, indeed has a Hopperesque feel with its blank windows and stark telephone poles. Other influences are evident in Adolf’s watercolors, including those of regionalists

Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood. All three were represented by the Associated American Artists Gallery in New York City, whose roster Adolf joined in 1938. In 1943, Adolf met gallery assistant Virginia Engelman, whom he married four years later. Born in Wisconsin, Virginia grew up in Connecticut after her father took a position teaching at Yale University. Like Adolf, she had attended the Art Students League; during their courtship, the two frequented the league’s summer home, the Woodstock Art Colony. While married, they attended the Yaddo artists’ retreat in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., with their friend Milton Avery, a pioneer in abstract painting. The Dehns’ marriage seems to have been defined by their travels abroad for Adolf’s work — to Cuba on a second Guggenheim, Haiti, the Yucatán, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and India. Standard Oil of New Jersey hired Adolf to make art in Baton Rouge, La., and Venezuela. “She never wanted to be a bourgeois housewife,” June said of Virginia, adding that the Dehns had no children. “She admitted she was not an artistic firebrand, [either]. But they shared a Midwestern background.” While Adolf was successfully turning out scenic watercolors of the couple’s travels, another American artist influenced by Benton was coming to prominence on an entirely different path. That was Jackson Pollock, who, with Rothko, Willem de Kooning and others, charted a new course for art, in his case with spontaneous, abstract, gestural applications of paint. The art world took note. “[Abstract expressionism] was so masculine, so virile, so postwar America,” June said. “It became what was important for the next three decades. So anyone who was doing barns and charming rural scenes became unfashionable, which is what happened to [Adolf ] Dehn.” Virginia began painting daily after her husband’s death; she established herself in Santa Fe, N.M., in 1986. Her least abstract landscape painting at the Bundy, “Sentinels” (1992), appears to represent the dramatic vertical rock formations of the Southwest. But she never gained her own fame, according to June. “She had quite a few shows, but at small museums. I don’t think she was really recognized,” June said. “She never stopped working, never married again — though she had plenty of lovers. She sounds like a … firecracker, someone who knew what she wanted.” m

INFO “Adolf Dehn (1895-1968) and Virginia Dehn (1922-2005): Landscapes & Inscapes,” on view through October 10 at the Bundy Modern in Waitsfield. Open by appointment. bundymodern.com SEVEN DAYS JULY 21-28, 2021

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f JAMES RAUCHMAN: “Self: Reflection,” paintings that push the boundaries of portraiture. f NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Of Openness and Closeness,” drawings and paintings. Reception: Thursday, August 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 22-October 29. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville. f KASEY CHILD: A solo exhibition of contemporary

abstracted landscapes by the Burlington artist documenting the climate emergency. Reception: July 24, 3-6 p.m. July 24-August 31. Info, info@ vermontframegame.com. Vermont Frame Game in Stowe.

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f ‘GREEN’: A group exhibit of painting, photography,

pottery, jewelry, fiber work and more that explores the verdant color, both as a hue and in its environmental sense. Reception: Friday, July 23, 5-7 p.m. July 23-October 10. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport.

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‘LOOKING UP’: Artworks on themes of vertical vantage points by Dan Brenton, Betsy Derrick, Shawna Gibbs, Stephanie Gordon, Naomi Hartov, Kip King, Myles Moran, Scott Niemi, Julia Pavone, Matthew Peake, Dana Read, Stephanie Reininger, Anne Rose, Jonathan Rose, Laura Tafe, Sheryl Trainor and Michael Yacavone. July 23-August 14. Info, 603-448-3117. Carter-Kelsey Lobby Gallery, AVA Gallery and Art Center, in Lebanon, N.H.

ART EVENTS ‘ART THROUGH COVID’: A pop-up art display featuring works created during the pandemic by Peter Schumann, John Rowe, Bobby Hackney Jr., Ally Rowell, Mwanga William and APB. A performance by Schumann and an artist speaker series begin at 11:30 a.m. The Barrage, Holland, Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Donations. Info, borderline.vt.us@gmail.com. ARTIST TALK: KAYLYNN SULLIVAN TWOTREES: The Vermont-based artist discusses the evolution of her current solo exhibition, “Falling Into Language: A Travelogue,” an immersive installation of paintings, soundscapes and video, as well as her collaboration with musicians. Registration required. Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m. Free. Info, burlingtoncityarts.org. ARTIST TALK: SCOTT BOYD AND TIM BROOKES: Artist Boyd speaks about his work, sharing his interest in endangered languages and how he incorporates the visual rhythms of language into his sculptures. He and Brookes discuss the Endangered Alphabets Project and its influence on Boyd’s work. In connection with “Scott Boyd: Endangered Alphabets,” an indoor and outdoor sculpture exhibit. Preregister for online event at brattleboromuseum.org. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Wednesday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, office@brattleboromuseum.org. ARTIST TALK: SUSAN WEISS: The artist talks about her solo exhibition, photographs that document eight humanitarian groups working around the globe. Preregister at svac.org for the Zoom link. Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, Thursday, July 22, 5:30 p.m. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Info, 362-1405. ARTISTS’ TALK: BARBARA ISHIKURA AND HILARY TAIT NOROD: The artists, who have current solo exhibitions, come together to talk about intersections in their art-making. Tait Norod’s work reflects conversations with her loved ones, especially her husband, that highlight the unfinished business of love and intimacy; Ishikura presents the naked female body in ways that both conflate and complicate anti-feminist and feminist readings.

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Preregister for Zoom link at svac.org. Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Info, 362-1405. BCA ARTIST MARKET: More than 25 Vermont artist and specialty product vendors show and sell their wares in the outdoor market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturday, July 24, 2-7 p.m. Info, 865-7166. FAMILY ART SATURDAY: Artists of all ages drop in for activities inspired by Burlington City Arts’ summer exhibitions. Masks required. BCA Center, Burlington, Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. RESPONSIBLE GROWTH HINESBURG ONLINE AUCTION: The nonprofit offers for sale original mini paintings on 4-by-4-inch canvases. Online auction at tiny.one/rghauction2021. Through July 31. WEEKLY DROP-IN OPEN STUDIO: Care for your creativity and get inspired in the company of others by creating independently together. See poartry.org for more information and one-time registration for Zoom link. Friday, July 23, 6-8 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. Info, poartryproject@gmail.com.

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‘BUBBLEGUM POP’: Pip & Pop, Matt Neckers, Jon Rappleye, the Smittens and Kathryn Wiegers contribute to this exhibit inspired by popular and consumer culture with fantastical themes. KAYLYNN SULLIVAN TWOTREES: “Falling Into Language: A Travelogue,” an immersive installation of paintings, soundscapes and video featuring contemporary vocables (a sequence of sounds and syllables without literal meaning), created in collaboration with musicians from Vermont, India and Japan and rooted in the oral tradition of the artist’s Native American and African heritage. Through October 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington.

f CHRISTY MITCHELL: “Holding Pattern,” an installation set in an early 20th-century Victorian-style home that imagines conversations and changes to everyday life experienced over many decades and family dynamics. Closing reception: Friday, August 6, 6-9 p.m. Through August 7. Info, christyjmitchell@ gmail.com. The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Burlington. ‘HUMAN PLUS: REAL LIVES + REAL ENGINEERING’: A hands-on exhibition showcasing the ways engineers innovate to help humans extend their abilities. Through September 6. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. ‘IT’S SMALLER THAN I THOUGHT’: A group exhibit of works by 16 local and international artists inspired by one of the world’s most famous paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” Through August 31. Info, vip@ safeandsound.gallery. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington. KATRINE HILDEBRANDT-HUSSEY: “Vessel,” a solo exhibition of works on paper, using volatile processes such as burning to create intricate geometric designs. Through July 31. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington. MARK ELIOT SCHWABE: Small pewter and brass sculptures celebrating powerful women; images include dragon slayers, seductresses, a warrior and a defender. Through July 31. Info, 863-6458. Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington. ‘SHE SUSTAINS US: HONORING AND PROTECTING MOTHER EARTH’: An eco-art exhibit presented by a collective of eight Vermont artists: Elena Brotz, Melanie Brotz, Annie Caswell, LaVerne Ferguson, Kara Greenblott, Emily Metcalfe, Colleen Murphy and Kelley Taft. Themes are related to environmental protection, honoring the Earth and the beauty of the natural world. Through August 31. Info, 540-8152. Chandler’s Dry Goods in Burlington.

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Kasey Child This weekend, South

Burlington’s Vermont Frame Game opens another location in Stowe — on Pond Street right next door to the Current (formerly Helen Day Art Center) and the town library. In the framing shop, owner Courtney Mercier says she plans to exhibit contemporary local artists on a rotating basis. First up: Kasey Child. The Burlington painter’s abstractions might not immediately yield their import, but she considers the wildly energetic compositions on canvas, paper or panel to be commentaries on the climate crisis. If not discernible Vermont landscapes, paintings such as “Trip to the Trailhead,” shown here, make a persuasive vision of chaos. The Vermont Frame Game and Child welcome visitors to an open house on Saturday, July 24, 3 to 6 p.m., in conjunction with the Current’s opening reception for annual outdoor sculpture show “Exposed.” Child’s paintings will be on view through August 31.

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‘A. ELMER CROWELL: SCULPTOR, PAINTER, DECOY MAKER’: Drawing from Shelburne Museum’s renowned decoy collection, the exhibition features milestones in Crowell’s prolific artistic career, from the earliest miniature goose he carved in 1894 to the very last bird he made before retiring in the early 1940s. Through October 31. ‘PATTERN & PURPOSE: AMERICAN QUILTS FROM THE SHELBURNE MUSEUM’: The museum presents 20 textile masterpieces from its collection dating from the first decades of the 1800s to the turn of the 21st century, organized by associate curator Katie Wood Kirchhoff. Through February 1, 2022. Online only at shelburnemuseum.org. ‘NEW ENGLAND NOW: PEOPLE’: The second exhibition in a biennial series featuring multimedia works by 10 contemporary artists from New England’s six states, celebrating the communities and peoples of the region. Through October 17. ‘REVISITING AMERICA: THE PRINTS OF CURRIER & IVES’: On loan from the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Neb., the exhibition explores how the largest printmaking company in 19th-century America visualized the nation’s social, political and industrial fabric. Though known for lushly colored, nostalgic lithographs, the company also touched on social and political issues of the day. Through August 29. PETER KIRKILES: “At Scale,” mixed-media sculptures of common objects, such as a clock, a ruler and a truck, in unexpected sizes. The works are scattered around the grounds of the museum. Through October 17. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. ‘REGROUP: A SUMMER EXHIBIT’: Works by gallery artists in a variety of mediums. Through August 21. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. SUSANNE STRATER: “Poppy Garden,” mixed-media floral paintings. Through August 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters Annex Gallery in Shelburne.

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barre/montpelier

ALEX COSTANTINO & CLARK DERBES: “Color Contours,” 16 acrylic paintings on canvas and board; show presented by Studio Place Arts. Through August 14. Info, 479-7069. AR Market in Barre. BARRE ART SPLASH: An installation of painted fiberglass sculptures of cats, dogs and race cars by local artists sited along Main Street, to be auctioned off at exhibit’s end at the Vermont Granite Museum as a benefit for the Barre Rotary Club. Through September 18. Info, 479-0124. Various Barre locations. BARRE ART STROLL: Take a self-guided sculpture tour and discover North America’s largest zipper made from local granite, a pair of granite gargoyles (a sculptural bike rack) and many more contemporary and historic sculptures throughout downtown. Guides available in the gallery and downloadable at studioplacearts. com. Through August 31. KATE FETHERSTON: “Deconstructed Landscape,” cold wax and oil paintings that examine perceptions of time and memory. Third-floor gallery. Through August 19. MICHELLE LESNAK: “The Eternal Return,” mixed-media artworks that invite viewers to ponder the mystery of the places and figures portrayed. Second-floor gallery. Through August 19. ‘THE PARADE IS COMING!’: An exhibit featuring more than 20 Vermont artists includes works on the walls and a parade of floats and marchers down the center of the main-floor gallery. Through August 19. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. ‘THE CATAMOUNT IN VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the feline symbol of Vermont through the lenses of art, science and culture. Through May 31, 2022. ‘LIVELY AND LOCAL: HISTORICAL SOCIETIES IN VERMONT’: An exhibit that explores the work of more than 190 historical societies and museums throughout the state, showing how they celebrate and preserve unique local histories. Through July 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

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JENNIFER BRYAN: “Liquid Mind,” abstract paintings by the NU alumna ’05. Through December 10. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. PAT MUSICK: “Exploring Technology: An Artist and an Astronaut Look at the Future,” mixed-media sculptures and works on paper inspired by the words astronauts have used in describing how they feel seeing Earth from space; in collaboration with former astronaut Jerry Carr. Through August 31. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier.

MELORA GRIFFIS: “Peace Bridge,” new mixed-media works that allude to joining and mending of divisions in the fraught time of a global pandemic and social justice issues. Through July 31. Free. Info, 881-0418, sophie@571projects.com. 571 Projects in Stowe.

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rutland/killington

‘4STRONG WOMEN’: An exhibition of works by Carolyn Shattuck, Sandy Mayo, Christine Holzschuh and Mary Fran Lloyd. COVID-19 protocols in place; reserve a time slot for viewing. Through July 23. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland.

SAM THURSTON: Paintings, sculptures and ceramic reliefs by the Vermont artist. Through August 1. Info, samuelthurston@gmail.com. The Front in Montpelier.

GREEN MOUNTAIN WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION: Mad River Valley Arts presents 63 artists with diverse styles from across North America, juried by Tim Saternow AWS. A show within a show features miniature watercolor paintings by members of Whiskey Painters of America. Through July 24. Info, info@madrivervalleyarts.org. Big Red Barn Gallery, Lareau Farm, in Waitsfield.

‘PORTRAITS OF A COMMUNITY’: Photography by Chuck Helfer, Tikko Freilich and Martin Van Buren III, along with vintage photos from the collection of the Poultney Historical Society. Through August 29. Info, stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

SUSAN BULL RILEY: Paintings depicting moments in nature, both flora and fauna. Through August 26. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier.

JAN SANDMAN: “The Way Light Answers,” cold wax and oil abstract paintings, primarily created during the pandemic. Through August 14. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

SUSANNAH GRAVEL & CARA ARMSTRONG: Landscape paintings and works by the children’s book illustrator, respectively. Through August 31. Info, 279-5048. ART, etc. in Northfield.

‘LANDSCAPES & INSCAPES’: Figurative landscapes in watercolor from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s by Adolf Dehn and large-scale abstract-expressionist works by Virginia Dehn. The pair were a vital part of the postwar art community in New York City. By appointment. Through October 10. Info, 777-2713. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

2021 MEMBERS EXHIBITION: Work in a variety of mediums by 50 member artists from across Vermont. Through August 7. Info, christyjmitchell@ gmail.com. The Clubhouse Restaurant & The 19th Hole Lounge in Swanton.

‘SWEET’: Works by contemporary Vermont artists Lois Eby, PJ Desrochers, Monica DiGiovanni, Deluxe Unlimited, Sam Talbot-Kelly and Cheryl Betz that answer the question, “What does it mean for a painting, or any other work of art, to be ‘sweet’?” By appointment. Through July 31. Info, mcoleman@ twwoodgallery.org. Nuquist Gallery, T.W. Wood Gallery, in Montpelier. TUMBLING BLOCKS COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT: Montpelier Alive exhibits the Capital City’s newest piece of public art, a project intended to help “stitch together” the community during the pandemic. More than 250 individuals, including more than 100 students, contributed designs for panels that Sabrina Fadial collated and made into a “quilt.” Through December 31. Info, 488-4303. Montpelier Transit Center.

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‘EXPLORING EARTH’: An exhibition of works by Isaias Crow, Jennifer Herrera Condry, Will Kasso Condry, Amy Hook-Therrien, Gilbran and Harlan Mack that reflects on the intersection of spirituality and art, celebrating Earth magic, spirit animals and plants, and transcendence. Presented in participation with “2020 Vision – Reflecting on a World-Changing Year,” a statewide initiative of the Vermont Curators Group. By appointment. Through October 31. Info, gallery@ sprucepeakarts.org. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort.

f EXPOSED 2021: The annual outdoor sculpture

exhibition highlights artists who focus on current political and social constructs, issues and systems through the relationship of language, sculpture and installation; and language as culturally specific, ideological, controversial, challenging, identifying, uniting and separating. Artists are Tomas Vu, Tony Tasset, Lynn Sullivan, Mildred Beltre, Oasa DuVerney, Jonathan Gitelson, Daniel Bejar, Aya Rodriquez-Izumi and Gabriel Spsa. Reception: Saturday, July 24, 4-6 p.m. Through October 23. MELEKO MOKGOSI: “Scripto-Visual,” small and large paintings paired with different kinds of text; the Botswana-born, New York-based artist investigates the links between these elements in relation to the politics of representation. Through November 13. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe. ‘ICONIC VERMONT’: A group show of paintings that highlight the most scenic Vermont locations by New England landscape artists. ‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of paintings that showcase the resourcefulness and creativity of Vermonters. Through September 6. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville.

f ‘LIGHTNESS OF BEING’: A post-pandemic show

featuring works by four Vermont-based female artists: Patty Hudak, Tuyen My Nguyen, Chiara No and Tara Thacker. Closing reception: Saturday, August 28, 5-7 p.m. Through August 28. Info, 646-519-1781. Minemå Gallery in Johnson.

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HANNAH BUREAU: “Field of View,” abstracted landscape paintings by the Massachusetts artist. Through July 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. HANNAH MORRIS: “On Second Thought,” works in collage, gouache and Flashe paint. Saturdays or by appointment. Through August 15. Info, 877-2173. Northern Daughters in Vergennes. “HENRY AT 200’: An exhibit celebrating the museum founder and collector of New England history with documents, photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, Middlebury imprints, diaries, music ephemera, relics and even a lock of Napoleon’s hair. Through December 31. f KATE POND: “From the Heart: A Sculptor’s Process,” three sculptures — two metal, one wooden — in the museum’s garden, plus maquettes and drawings by the Burlington artist in the gallery. Reception: Friday, July 30, 5-7 p.m. Through September 11. TRENT CAMPBELL: “Faces of Addison County,” a retrospective of photographs by the longtime Addison Independent photographer. Through September 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘KEY TO LIBERTY: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN’: An exhibition that explores local connections to the nation’s fight for independence; also “Nebizun: Water Is Life,” featuring works by Abenaki artists about the importance of water health, and the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, a two-story exhibit space that presents the history of small human-powered watercraft on Lake Champlain. Through October 17. Info, meg@ lcmm.org. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. ‘A MODERN ARTIST: THE COMMERCIAL ART OF RACHAEL ROBINSON ELMER’: The seasonal exhibition explores the early 20th-century success of the artist as a professional illustrator for periodicals and publishers, children’s books to advertising. Through October 31. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh. ‘PRIDE 1983’: Through interviews with organizers, photographs and scanned images of historic documents, the exhibit, curated by Meg Tamulonis of the Vermont Queer Archives, explores the origins and lasting legacies of Vermont’s first Pride March on June 25, 1983, in Burlington. Online only at vermontfolklifecenter.org. Through October 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. ‘STUDIES TO STUDIO’: New work from painters Timothy Horn, William Hoyt and Rory Jackson that show the evolution of paintings that start as studies and are finished in the studio. Through August 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

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‘ART IN A TIME LIKE THIS - COVID 19!’: Fifteen local artists share what they created, in a variety of mediums, during the pandemic. Through July 30. Info, 378-4591. Grand Isle Art Works. DAVID STROMEYER: More than 60 large-scale metal sculptures are scattered across six scenic meadows. Picnics welcome. Through October 11. Info, 512-3332119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls.

f JESSICA SCRIVER & MARY ADMASIAN:

“Transmigration: the passage of cells, populations and spirit,” paintings and sculptures, respectively, by the Vermont artists. Reception: Friday, July 23, 4-7 p.m. Through August 29. Info, greentaraspace@ gmail.com. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

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FLOWER FESTIVAL ART EXHIBIT: Artwork by more than 60 Vermont and New Hampshire artists that portrays the beauty of the floral world in 2D and 3D form. See website for workshop series and schedule. Through July 31. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center in Woodstock. JEANETTE FOURNIER: “On the Wing,” watercolor paintings of birds by the New Hampshire artist. Through August 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction. MINIATURE PRINT EXHIBITION: Works by members of the studio in a variety of styles, displayed in the Tip Top Arts & Media Building hallway outside Suite 160. SHERI HANCOCK-TOMEK: A farewell exhibition of prints by the print studio manager, who is moving on after 18 years. Through July 31. Info, 295-5901. Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction. ‘PIECING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT’: The 35th annual quilt exhibition features juried contemporary quilts made by Windsor County quilters and historical quilts from the museum’s collection. Through August 22. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. SCULPTUREFEST: An annual outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring more than 30 artists curated by, and on the property of, Charlet and Peter Davenport. More info and directions to private locations at sculpturefest.org. Through October 31. King Farm in Woodstock. SUMMER OF DINOSAURS: Explore the lives of dinosaurs, big and small, through exhibits about dinosaur eggs and babies, dramatic dinosaur fossil specimens, and a series of special events and programs for all ages. Through September 28. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.

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‘1111 COPPER NAILS: BREAD & PUPPET CALENDAR PRINTS’: Images from 36 years’ worth of calendar art created by Peter Schumann and printed by Elke Schumann (and dedicated to Elke); exhibit on all three floors of the inn. Through September 21. Info, vtpiegirlco@gmail.com. Hardwick Inn. ‘1111 COPPER NAILS: BREAD & PUPPET CALENDAR PRINTS’: Images from 36 years’ worth of calendar

art created by Peter Schumann and printed by Elke Schumann; calendar and art for sale. Through September 21. Info, vtpiegirlco@gmail.com. Front Seat Coffee in Hardwick. ALAN JENNINGS: “Finding the Way Home,” animated films the artist created about growing up in Vermont, including “The Northeast Kingdom,” “Dream of Deerman” and “The Bill Jennings Mysteries” — and the drawings, paintings and sculptures he uses to make them. Watch at catamountarts.org. Through December 31. ‘OPEN TO LANDSCAPE’: Paintings, photographs and works on paper by Keith Chamberlin, Terry Ekasala, Anni Lorenzini and Elizabeth Nelson that explore a range of artistic responses to Vermont’s dramatic landscape. Through September 26. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. CASPIAN ARTS EXHIBITION: An exhibition of paintings, art quilts, jewelry, sculpture, assemblages, carving and more by area artists, produced during the pandemic. Info, caspianartsvt@gmail.com. White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. ‘CELEBRATING JENNY’: A retrospective sampling of work in fiber, painting, book arts and more by local artist Jenny Green, who died last year. Through July 24. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. ‘LIFE IN LISTS AND NOTES’: An exhibition that celebrates the poetic, mnemonic, narrative and enumerative qualities of lists and notes. The objects on display span myriad creative, professional, bureaucratic, domestic and personal uses of lists through the ages. Through May 31, 2022. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘OUT OF THE CLOSET AND HUNG’: Works from the permanent collection by Peter Schumann, Aaron Stein, John Brickels, Don Sunseri and more, along with a sculptural installation, “The Trump Library.” Docent-guided tours by appointment only. Through September 30. Info, 563-2037. Annex at White Water Gallery in EastHardwick. PAUL GRUHLER: “Harmonics: 60 Years of Life in Art,” an exhibition featuring the artist’s early geometric abstractions, the Chelsea Series, 1963-78. Through August 29. Info, 279-6403. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. STJ ART ON THE STREET: A summer show featuring the work of Vermont artists in storefronts, on the sidewalks and indoor galleries along Railroad Street and Eastern Avenue. Through September 6. Info, 748-2600. Various St. Johnsbury locations.

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CHARLIE HUNTER: “Semaphore,” paintings of crossing signals and railroad infrastructure by the Vermont artist; DELANO DUNN: “Novelties,” two series of works that address things we hold dear — family, love, comfort, tradition, connection — and things that threaten to undermine them; “Paradise,” works on paper that explore the insidiousness of stereotypes; “Roux,” brightly colored, mixed-media works that incorporate family history and culinary tradition. ERICK JOHNSON: “Double Take,” large-scale paintings and street photography that juxtapose intentional and incidental pattern and abstraction; ‘EXPEDITION’: Paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation by 17 artists that depict aspects of venturing into unknown lands and territories. Artists are John Newsom, Matt Dillon, Inka Essenhigh, Michael Kagan, Wendy White, Donald Baechler, Raymond Pettibon, Ouattara Watts, André Butzer, Ann Craven, Torben Giehler, April Gornik, Andy Hope 1930, Richard Jacobs, John McAllister, Erik Parker and Alexis Rockman; and ‘SEQUENCES: ODE TO MINOR WHITE’: Artworks by Andrea Belag, William Eric Brown, Niqui Carter, Kevin Larmon and Jessica Judith Beck that reflect the spiritual possibilities of abstraction, inspired by the late modernist photographer. All through October 11. Also, SCOTT BOYD: “Endangered Alphabets,” sculptures that pair the ancient form of the obelisk with near-extinct languages. Through November 30; BRATTLEBORO/OKEMO VALLEY SHOWS SEVEN DAYS JULY 21-28, 2021

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and DELITA MARTIN: “Between Worlds,” a yearlong installation in the museum’s front windows that reimagines the identities and roles of Black women in the context of Black culture and African history. Through May 31, 2022. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

In “Field of View,” Hannah Bureau’s solo exhibit at Edgewater Gallery at the Falls in Middlebury, there are, yes, both fields and

‘DEEP BLUE’: Curated by American artist Katherine Bradford, this group show examines “deep blue” as a color and as a phrase that can describe mood, the natural environment, music and even a region’s political landscape; more than 70 paintings, sculptures, photographs, works on paper and videos by 70 artists. KATHERINE BRADFORD: “Philosophers’ Clambake,” more than a dozen luminous, dreamlike works that merge color field painting with figuration. TERRY EKASALA: New large-scale abstract paintings that border on representation, as well as works on paper. Self-guided visits; advance reservations recommended. Through November 28. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading.

views. The title could also be a metaphor for how to look at the world. For these paintings, including “Dusk on the Hillside,” pictured here, Bureau’s vision might best be described as dreamy. Though her subject matter is recognizably landscape, the Waltham, Mass., artist masterfully guides her ethereal palette into forms that say “water” or “mountain” or “tree” — or

‘YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT’S LIKE OVER HERE’: An exhibition of black-and-white photographs by Marion McCune Rice, a volunteer Red Cross nurse during World War I, taken during her four years working in hospitals in France. Letters, a medal Rice received, her nurse’s uniform and other artifacts are also on display. In conjunction with the Brattleboro Words Trail. Through September 1. Info, 118elliot@ gmail.com. 118 Elliot in Brattleboro.

nudges the shapes into gentle abstraction. Distant cousins of her colorful, childfriendly graphic designs, these paintings sooth the spirit. “Exploring the way landscape fits together in a patchwork of

manchester/bennington

intersecting fields inspired this body of

2021 SOLO EXHIBITIONS SPRING/SUMMER EDITION: Eleven regional artists show work in fabric collage, screen-printing, documentary photography and painting that ranges from figurative to landscape to calligraphic genres. Exhibiting artists: Jean Carter, Jonny Farrow, Barbara Ishikura, Candace Jensen, Carla Kimball, Jean Manning, Scott Niemi, Hilary Tait Norod, Owen Schuh, Dianne Shullenberger and Susan Weiss. Through August 1. Info, 362-1405. Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 24th annual exhibition brings large-scale outdoor works to the historic village and surrounding area, curated by local artist Joe Chirchirillo. Through November 7. Info, jrc373@comcast.net. Various locations around North Bennington.

randolph/royalton

‘HIDDEN MESSAGES’: An exhibition of fiber arts by 15 artists who push the boundaries of the medium. Through September 5. Info, 728-9878. Chandler Gallery in Randolph.

outside vermont

‘ECOLOGIES: A SONG FOR OUR PLANET’: An exhibition of installations, videos, sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographs that explores the relationship between humans and nature, and disruptions to the planet’s ecosystems caused by human intervention. Through February 27, 2022. Info, mbam.qc.ca. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. JUNE|JULY SOLO EXHIBITIONS: “Resilience,” ecodyed works on paper and fabric by Barbara Bartlett; “Traveling Vicariously,” works in collage, painting and assemblage by Elizabeth D’Amico; “Compositions: In Red. White. Blue.,” photography by Jon Gilbert Fox; and “Mapping the Unknown,” monotype prints and paintings by Susan Osgood. Through July 23. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. SUMMER MEMBERS SHOW 2021: A collaborative exhibition featuring photography, sculpture, painting, pastels, ceramics, stained glass, printmaking and drawing. Through July 30. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y. m

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work,” she writes in an artist statement. “These are agriculture fields as well as fields of color and shape overlapping and intersecting.” See “Field of View” through July 31.

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Funding awards are $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000. Deadline: July 21. Info, vermontartscouncil.org.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN TO ORGANIZATIONS: The National Endowment for the Arts will distribute relief funds through this federal program. These one-time grants will be awarded to support jobs in the arts and culture sector, keep the doors open to nonprofit organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its recovery from the pandemic. Grants will be made to eligible organizations to support their own operations, even if they have received previous relief funding. Funding awards are $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000, and cost share/matching funds are not required. Deadline: August 12. Info, arts.gov.

COVID-19 CULTURAL RECOVERY GRANTS, ROUND TWO: The Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities will distribute $1.2 million in relief funding to Vermont organizations through the federal program. Arts or humanities organizations that are incorporated in Vermont with 501c3 tax-exempt status, that comply with federal and state legal requirements, and that are experiencing hardship due to the impact of the pandemic may apply, even if they received previous relief grants. Funding awards are $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000. An informational webinar to assist applicants is August 17. Deadline: September 14. Info, vermontartscouncil.org.

BECOME AN EXHIBITING MEMBER: Show at the Brandon Artists Guild gallery year-round, participate in group and solo exhibitions, and join a vibrant creative community. Apply at brandonartistsguild.org. Deadline: September 10. Free. Info, 247-4956. COMMUNITY CONNECTION: MAIN STREET TO MOREY: Having received an Animating Infrastructure Grant from the Vermont Arts Council, Fairlee Community Arts and the Town of Fairlee seek introductory proposals for artwork in the Exit 15 Interstate 91 underpass. The objective of the project is to connect two portions of the Fairlee community that were separated by the completion of I-91 in 1971: the historic village, the bulk of its commerce, the Connecticut River and a bridge to New Hampshire; and the outdoor recreation sites. Details at fairleearts.org. Deadline: August 1. Info, contact@ fairleearts.org. COVID-19 CULTURAL RECOVERY GRANTS, ROUND ONE: The Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities will distribute $1.2 million in relief funding to Vermont organizations through the federal program. Arts or humanities organizations that are incorporated in Vermont with 501c3 tax-exempt status, that comply with federal and state legal requirements, and that are experiencing hardship due to the impact of the pandemic may apply, even if they received previous relief grants.

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MILTON ARTISTS’ GUILD ART AND STROLL: The guild is hosting its first craft fair this fall. Artists of all kinds can register for booths. There will also be music, food trucks, raffles and more. Sign up at miltonartistsguildstore. com. Deadline: September 1. $50 for members; $80 for nonmembers. Info, director@miltonartistsguild.org. RUTLAND COUNTY AUDUBON ART SHOW: Visual artists, professional and nonprofessional, in any medium are invited to submit up to three works for inclusion in a wildlife art show with the theme “Nature Revealed.” Solely scenic landscapes are excluded. The show is September 17 through October 29. Gallery commission on works sold. Info at rutlandcountyaudubon.org. Deadline: August 1. Delivery of works: Saturday, September 11. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org. VERMONT HAND CRAFTERS CALL TO NEW ARTISTS: Vermont Hand Crafters, founded in 1955, is accepting applications for new fine art and craft members. Five jury sessions are planned for 2021. The day your application is received determines your jury session. More info and application at vermonthandcrafters.com. Through September 8. $40. Info, officemanager@vermonthandcrafters.com.

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Songs of Survival KeruBo unveils a debut album with a message of hope B Y C H RI S FAR NSW ORTH • farnsworth@sevendaysvt.com

t was a rainy night in Nairobi, Kenya, back in March 2003, when Irene Kerubo met up with Michael Webster, a Vermont guitarist looking to start a new project. Kerubo was a talented backup singer who had worked with artists such as Kenyan Afro-jazz star Achieng Abura. She knew Webster was looking for a lead singer, though — someone to front a band. It was time to challenge herself and step out of the shadows, she decided. “The people we were playing to in Nairobi, they wanted to drink beer and hear the blues,” Michael, 61, recalls, sitting with Irene, 53, at a Burlington restaurant 18 years later. “It was not a genre that I had ever embraced,” Irene admits. “I had to learn

how to sing those kind of songs. But Michael helped me, and that was how we met, him teaching me to sing the blues.” That meeting changed both their lives. Michael’s band came to be known as KeruBlues, and the two joined forces in another way, marrying in 2007. These days, Irene (who now shares Webster’s last name) lives in Vermont and no longer plays unfamiliar music. She performs as KeruBo, singing a fusion of world music and Afro-jazz songs, which she writes in multiple languages — songs full of messages of hope, perseverance and embracing one’s own beauty. In May, she and Michael released KeruBo’s debut album, Hali Ya Utu. “It is Swahili,” Irene says of the album

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title. “It means ‘state of humanity.’ I chose that title because every song on the record touches on the way we human beings exist together.” Irene speaks softly, but there’s a palpable power in her voice. By her side, her husband is more frenetic, talking with his hands and lighting up with pride as he discusses the challenges his partner has overcome. For instance, in 2015, four years after the couple moved to Burlington, Irene had a near-fatal aneurysm. “She was in a coma for a while, and — honestly? — I was scared,” Michael recalls, anxiety from the event still in his voice. “But Irene, she’s strong. Here is someone that a doctor at the University of Vermont

said wasn’t likely to even make it. Can you imagine? But she survived.” Irene inclines her head, accepting the compliment and smiling at her husband. But her survival was no easy feat. For a time, she lost her ability to speak. “I would have moments when I would know what I wanted to say but couldn’t get the words out,” she explains. “And I speak multiple languages, so, for instance, I would remember part of a word in Swahili and the other in my mother dialect, which is Kisii. It was incredibly frustrating.” She places her hand on Michael’s knee. “And, of course, he still hovers like a helicopter around me,” she says with a laugh. “I told myself that if I did survive, I didn’t want anyone else to feel hopeless,” she continues. “I said that all the songs I’ll sing will be to give people a feeling of hope for tomorrow. Healing through song, that’s my motive.” Hali Ya Utu is an exuberant blend of modern beats, Afro-jazz and what Irene describes as the “dressings of African music.” The record is designed to connect human to human: These are songs of pure, undiluted empathy. “You Are Enough,” for example, was written after a conversation with a young girl in the New American community. Irene works for AALV, a Burlington-based nonprofit that helps new residents transition to America. “This girl, she was going to school with all white people,” Irene recalls. “So, you know, they all had long hair, and she wasn’t confident without her extensions; her mother hadn’t had time that day to help her. “So she was crying and feeling like she couldn’t fit in,” she continues. “I sat her down and told her she was enough, that she is beautiful as herself. I thought about it afterwards and wrote the song as a message: We’re all beautiful enough as we are.” Some songs have been in Irene’s back pocket for years. She wrote “Inga Obwanchani” — Kisii for “give me love” — as she watched children beg for money on the streets of Nairobi. “Their parents were likely dead, or too poor, so they were sent out into the streets,” Irene explains somberly. “People were ignoring them as if they were invisible. And I could see in this boy’s eyes: He needed love. He needed to be nurtured, to be a kid.”

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Michael reminds his wife about Nicole Nelson, bassist and co-lead singer another subject that informs their music. of that band, says by phone. “She’s so “Don’t forget the COVID songs,” he regal. I’ve never met someone in real life that carries that aura.” says. “Of course not,” she says with a wry Irene first joined Dwight & Nicole grin at his casual phrasing. onstage at the Burlington Discover Jazz 2638 Ethan Allen Hwy “COVID has been tough for everyone,” Festival in June and followed with a barnNew Haven, VT 05472 she continues. “But New Americans have storming set during Juneteenth celebra802-453-5382 gone through so much trauma. They had tions. She’ll next join them at Higher greenhavengardensandnursery.com to quarantine in a place where they are Ground Presents’ Backside 405 series on isolated with few support systems.” Saturday, July 31. She wrote “Hakuna Lolote” in recogni“When we play together, there’s this 16T-greenhaven041421.indd 1 4/6/21 tion of that plight. It’s an uplifting number familial feeling,” Nelson explains. “When that urges people to keep their heads up. you sing with her, it’s just such a special “A brighter day is coming,” she sings. thing.” Another “COVID song” doesn’t Irene is still hyper-focused on appear on Hali Ya Utu but has her New American community been shared on local social and sees herself as something media, as well as by AALV of an ambassador. She invites and the Florida Department kids to come by after school of Health. It’s a tune called to her and Michael’s home, “Chanjo” — Swahili for where there’s a modest MONDAYS > 10:00 A.M. “vaccine.” The song was studio. Students record enough of a viral hit to songs they’ve written and warrant an audience sometimes shoot videos. with Second Gentleman Since many refuof the United States gees had traumatic Douglas Emhoff when histories in their he visited Vermont in home countries, the April. two musicians feel 8v-firstlight070721 1 7/1/2116t-vcam072121.indd 1:05 PM 1 7/9/21 16t-vcam-weekly.indd 11/2/20 “Irene was upset strongly about providby all these stories she ing a safe place for kids was hearing among to just be themselves. the community,” “I have so many songs that stem from Michael says. “People were talking about the stories the refugees have vaccine killing people, told me over the years,” all that nonsense. So we Irene says. “They have wanted to get a track so many human experiIRE NE WEB STER out to educate people — ences that need to be something to let them talked about.” know it was safe and for all our benefit.” While she and Michael are currently In the video for the song, Irene is focused on producing more singles, shown receiving her COVID-19 vaccine. Irene foresees one day putting out an She hopes refugee populations will follow album even more explicit in its message her example. of togetherness. “You never know until you try some“I feel right at home in this music thing, but it worked,” Irene says of the scene,” she asserts. “I love that people video. “The kids loved it; they came and here embrace my music. It makes me feel danced. And some of them were definitely connected to my heritage, my roots.” persuaded to get the vaccine. There was She hopes to sell some copies of Hali • Act 250 Permit hesitancy at first, but they just needed Ya Utu in order to fund a second LP, but applications time.” that isn’t why she made the album. Now that Vermont has lifted its “Music has never, ever been about • Foreclosures COVID-19 restrictions, the couple has making money for me,” she says. “It’s all begun reestablishing their live act, so much bigger than that. It’s about being • Notices to creditors which had gained an excellent reputation human and being together in life.” m around the state before the pandemic. • Storage auctions They’ve booked a growing number of INFO Contact Katie for a quote at gigs, including at the Middlebury Festi- KeruBo performs on Monday, August 2, 7 p.m., • Planning and legals@sevendaysvt.com; val on the Green on Monday, August 2, at the Middlebury Festival on the Green. zoning changes 865-1020 x110. and shows with roots-rock and soul act Find details at festivalonthegreen.org. Dwight & Nicole. For more on the band and Hali Ya Utu, “I’m a little bit enamored with [Irene],” visit kerubomusic.com.

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of electronic bliss, he breathes and sighs vaporous pillow talk and proclaims bold testaments with cybernetic precision. Pax Romana and 7 0 0 M P H share some similarities. Wells’ reverb-smudged vocal effect carries over, as does his inclination to synth-driven pop. But if Pax

Romana floated out of a lush greenscape, 7 0 0 M P H radiates from a high-tech city. And as its title hints, the new effort drives faster and harder into dance music. Wells keeps the majestic atmosphere but works up more of a sweat. The polyhedral prism of Wells’ music reflects myriad variations on the same experience — perhaps the one that sparked this automaton to life. Over and over, he lingers on touching, embracing and physical closeness. Overdriven beats stand in for the rush of blood and hormones — or, in Wells’ case, code — that spike with a first kiss. Why wouldn’t a sentient android be obsessed with its newly activated senses? Often with few or no words, Wells deftly fabricates cinematic imagery. Eighties-tinged “Tears in the Rain” evokes steam rising off hot pavement as a summer downpour drenches the

singer’s face, already soaked with tears. “I get misty / When you tell me / That you love me,” he murmurs. Arpeggiated banger “Take Me to Tokyo” flies the listener over a neon-jeweled cityscape. And wordless “City Loop” rolls smoothly through a glassy metropolis. “My Girl” shares some bitmapping with the Temptations’ Motown classic of the same name, a sort of callback to Pax Romana’s tech-rock slow jam, “Gimme Back My Baby.” Its half-speed foundation of bass and bitcrushed handclaps props up Wells’ moody, metallic melody. While dreaminess and hyperactivity may seem diametrically opposed, for Wells they’re inextricably linked. And whomever he’s singing about is lucky to be loved so intensely. 7 0 0 M P H is available at ethancwells.bandcamp.com.

Beyond influences, the band’s sixth album offers a spectrum of mixed emotions — the sorts we may feel as we pocket our masks and move closer than six feet to people outside our tightest social circles. A Vermonter’s weariness colors “Seven Days Into Spring.” “Seven days

into spring comes the snow again,” Bouchett sings, followed by “Winter may be over, but I’m still cold / standing outside with the snow coming down is getting old.” Lucky for us, this spring brought little snow, but shaking off the chill did take weeks. With the song’s near-waltz feel, one can imagine Bouchett and Wetmiller dancing circles around the studio, rolling their eyes and trailing electrical cables. (That title also had this listener sensing a sly wink to this publication.) Sometimes the songs hint of frustration and urgency. On “The Messenger,” Bouchett laments, “There’s nothing real that we can count on anymore and the mirror just reminds us that we’re running out of time.” “No Rest” imagines waking up to an overly full to-do list: “Much too busy to live, much too busy to die.” Bouchett sings of a thundering deadline clock, “All

this better get done before the sun goes down,” and, later, “before you’re 6 feet down.” Yikes. However, the album’s title promises optimism. And there are hopeful moments. “The Last Dance,” for instance, points toward possibility: “Gonna take your hand and run away / Run away with me / Walking in the sand on a summer’s day, feeling young and free.” And there’s the title track, which blasts positive images — shining sun, smiling children, abounding flowers. “Everything’s alright, it’s alright,” the chorus assures us. As long as scary COVID-19 variants stay away and the economy continues to recover, listeners can join Modern Nature in appreciating tiny, tender moments and feeling all right. Everything’s Alright is available at modernnatureband.com.

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ack around Valentine’s Day, all of film Twitter was atwitter about a new streaming comedy written by and starring Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, the team behind Bridesmaids. Now that it’s on Hulu as well as VOD, I watched Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, the narrative feature debut of sitcom director Josh Greenbaum. The big question: Will it serve as a fun summer substitute for those of us who aren’t doing vacations this year?

LAST RESORT Wiig and Mumolo play best friends whose Florida vacation gets surreal in Greenbaum’s comedy.

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Deep in her subterranean lair, villainous mastermind Sharon Gordon Fisherman (Wiig, doing her best Tilda Swinton impression) plots to unleash killer mosquitoes on the unsuspecting residents of a Florida beach community. She dispatches her henchman/ boyfriend, Edgar (Jamie Dornan), to Vista Del Mar. Meanwhile, in small-town Nebraska, best friends Barb (Mumolo) and Star (also Wiig), both single and middle-aged, have turned their furniture-store jobs into an endless coffee klatch. When a customer has the audacity to try to buy the couch on which they spend their days chatting, they shoo him out of the store. But corporate restructuring puts an end to Barb and Star’s fun, and they pack up their culottes and head to Vista Del Mar, hoping for a little resort revivification. When they encounter the lonely Edgar, it’s lust at first sight. The aftermath of their dalliance sweeps the women up in Sharon’s plot, and they embark on a wild ride involving musical numbers, a crab with the voice of Morgan Freeman, and a suave personification of sportswear company Tommy Bahama (Andy Garcia).

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If Barb and Star personify the concept of “basic” — and they do, proudly — their story embodies the concept of “random.” It’s easy to see why this stoner flick about squares dominated the discourse during the brutal last stretch of a pandemic winter. Visually, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a therapeutic tropical cocktail of a movie — all bright sunlight and candy colors, a tiki resort streamed into your living room. Its plot has the benign bizarreness of something a shut-in might dream after downing a few mild edibles. How does the movie play now, in a more 60

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REVIEW opened-up world? Well, it’s no masterpiece of sophisticated humor. With their Midwestern accents and a sense of style that stops at Costco and Chico’s, Barb and Star are broad caricatures of flyover-state “normality.” The plot in which they’re embedded is a barely warmed-over parody of spy flicks. While bits like the Morgan Freeman crab are funny, the absurdity never has any deeper resonance. The movie works, though, because its beating heart is Barb and Star’s friendship chemistry. Wiig and Mumolo interact like two people who’ve done years of improv together, learning each other’s rhythms. The funniest parts of the movie are their dialogues, which play out like rambling improvisations in which one offers a prompt and the other runs with it. “It’s so funny to think all the raccoons in the world are sleeping right now,” Star notes at one point, apropos of nothing. In another scene, an offhand mention of the name “Trish” spawns a bit that lasts the length of a plane ride. By the time the women reach Florida, they know the hypothetical Trish as well as they know themselves.

I don’t think I’ve seen such a wholehearted and unabashedly goofy tribute to female friendship since Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. Like preteens in the first flush of being BFFs, Barb and Star are endearingly enthralled by each other. While their mutual interest in Edgar does lead to trouble in paradise, the rivalry doesn’t last long. Lovesick Edgar, puppy-dogging after his icy villain boss, also seems to be stuck at a pre-adult stage. (His goal is to get Sharon to declare them an “official couple,” a middle school notion if ever there were one.) Dornan got a lot of flak for his wooden portrayal of Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movies, but really, who could make that character human? Here, he redeems himself by, among other things, fully committing to singing and dancing his way through an “Against All Odds”-style ballad that ends with him tearing off his shirt. I defy anyone who sees this not to start giggling like a middle schooler. If Barb and Star has any message beyond the perennial “Friendship is magic,” it might be “Don’t let anyone shame you

into pretending to be less basic than you are.” Pumpkin spice lattes, bright-colored culottes, tiki vacations — Barb and Star embody that culture, and they’re enjoying the hell out of their lives. We should all be so lucky.

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• Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997; Disney Plus, rentable): Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino play a couple of underachievers trying to reinvent themselves for one night in one of the all-time greatest silly friendship comedies. • Step Brothers (2008; rentable): Their characters may be hopeless manbabies, but Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are hilarious as middle-aged slackers forced to cohabit by their parents’ marriage. • Bridesmaids (2011; Peacock, rentable): Mumolo and Wiig cowrote this raunchy wedding comedy that showed Hollywood female-led buddy films could make money. MARGO T HARRI S O N margot@sevendaysvt.com

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TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: Each Wednesday, the Essex Experience Green serves as the grounds for a mini festival featuring food trucks, a beer trailer and live bands. Essex Experience, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@doubleevermont.com.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: Veiga Grétarsdóttir attempts to become the first person to kayak 2,000 kilometers counterclockwise around Iceland. This 2020 documentary is available for online viewing from the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: A cold, icy land is revealed as stunning, still-pristine and home to an incredible variety of life. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission

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Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org.

‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: An educational and entertaining film takes viewers on an epic adventure through some of Earth’s wildest landscapes. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848.

‘PLATFORM’: The Vermont International Film Festival presents for online viewing the true story of three Iranian sisters working to become martial arts masters. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, 660-2600.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: Moviegoers join scientists on a journey through a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘LES NÔTRES’: When 13-year-old Magalie refuses to identify her unborn baby’s father, suspicion among townsfolk reaches a boiling point. Presented by the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: A masseur named Zhenia enters the lives of the wealthy residents of a gated community, bringing his hypnotic presence and quasi-magical abilities with him. Shown online by the Vermont International Film Festival. $12; free for VTIFF All

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‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: Audience members get up close and personal with some of the dinosaur age’s most fearsome marine reptiles. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: The work, struggles and impact of American writers Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams come into focus in this dual-portrait documentary. Shown online by the Hopkins Center for the Arts, $5-8; free for Dartmouth College students. Info, 603-646-2422. Shown online by the Vermont International Film Foundation, $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, info@vtiff.org.

food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: Foodies top off their Pingala Café vegan meals with Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream scoops, as well as friendly games of Frisbee golf. Fisher Brothers Farm, Shelburne, 5-8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 846-7370.

FIND MORE LOCAL EVENTS IN THIS ISSUE AND ONLINE: art Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting magazine. Check out the calendar at kidsvt.com.

THE HUNT: Clue packets provided by the Vermont Cheese Council send culinary sleuths to various Vermont regions to explore art, history, the outdoors and, of course, cheeses. See calendar spotlight. Various locations statewide. Free. Info, info@vtcheese. com. LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: Lakeside picnickers enjoy food truck fare, a beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Attendees on two wheels make use of the free bike valet service. Leddy Park, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0123. MARKET ON THE GREEN: Meat, cheese, ice cream and veggies are among the local products available for purchase at this weekly marketplace. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: Themed in-store tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a wine region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: Following leads from a downloaded clue sheet, participants seek porch quilts placed throughout the Randolph area. East Valley Community Group, East Randolph. $5. Info, eastvalleycg@ gmail.com.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: Humans boost their strength and balance through gentle, flowing movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: A sequence of slow, controlled motions aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 11:20 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3322.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION SOCIAL HOUR — ‘TROISIÈME MERCREDI’: Francophones fine-tune their French-language conversation skills via Zoom. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@aflcr.org.

lgbtq

REVENGE OF THE (WRJ PRIDE) MOVIE NIGHT: A week of WRJ PRIDE events commences with a virtual film showing. 7 p.m. Free. Info, wrjpride@gmail.com.

music

ECHO SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: PATTI CASEY & COLIN MCCAFFREY: Lake Champlain serves as a natural backdrop for a family-friendly set by the frequent folk music collaborators. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10;

free for kid members; cash bar. Info, 864-1848.

Financial webinar. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-2731.

HONEY & SOUL: A series of five summer concerts recognizing women in music continues with a powerhouse performance by the folk-soul trio. Food is available for purchase. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920.

sports

MUSIC ON THE HILL: LAURIE GOLDSMITH TRIO: Joined by upright bassist Tal Shalom-Kobi and drummer Caleb Bronz, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist draws on her genre-spanning repertoire. Picnics are welcome. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 5. Info, 457-3500.

outdoors

BUTTERFLY BONANZA: If you plant it, they will come! Participants peep the winged insects that visit the park’s perennial and wildflower gardens. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. LET IT GROW: A guided tour of the Little River’s habitat restoration area reveals how removing invasive plants yields wildflower gardens that attract pollinators, birds and dragonflies. B-Side Beach, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: Outdoorsy types search for signs of fur-bearing animals and make plaster-ofparis track casts to take home. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi fanatics learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids ages 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19th-century settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. History Hike lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: The Brockton Rox challenge the Green Mountain State’s Futures Collegiate Baseball League team. Centennial Field, Burlington, 7:05 p.m. $5-16. Info, 655-4200.

tech

INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH ENGINES: A Technology for Tomorrow class dials in to a digital tool for browsing the World Wide Web. 1-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0595.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: Presented by Project Y Theatre and the Women in Theatre Festival, this new musical takes audience members on a comedic journey into the world of online dating in the coronavirus era. Donations. Info, michole@projectytheatre.org. ‘AN ILIAD’: A solitary storyteller interweaves contemporary references into a distillation of Homer’s epic poem in this Obie Award-winning solo show. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 2 p.m. $50-74. Info, 824-5288. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: Northern Stage puts on a raucous adaptation of the beloved Shakespeare comedy in the brand-new Courtyard Theater. Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 8 p.m. $1925. Info, 296-7000. ‘THE NEW NORMAL’: Vermont Vaudeville’s not-quite-postpandemic outdoor entertainment spectacular makes audience members feel ... well, almost normal! Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6-7:30 p.m. $15-20; preregister. Info, 472-1387. ‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: An offbeat Bread and Puppet Theater production draws on traditional circus tropes to pull attention to the urgent issues of the day. Riverfront Park, Middlebury, 6-7 p.m. $20; free for kids 3 and under. Info, 382-9222.

THU.22 activism

ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: Outdoor adventurers take a guided walk at the foot of the mountains. Waterbury Dam crest, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

UNPACKING WHITENESS: The Peace & Justice Center invites white folks to process the negative effects of white supremacy culture on themselves and their communities. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free; pregister; limited space. Info, jorja@pjcvt.org.

seminars

business

VIRTUAL TOWNHALL: THE BEST STRATEGIES FOR INFLATIONARY TIMES: What is going on with inflation, and how will it impact your investments? Experts answer this and related questions in a Copper Leaf

MARKETING BEYOND BUSINESS AS USUAL: In a five-session series, Center for Women & Enterprise instructors dissect business fundamentals, branding, messaging and connecting with customers. 9:30

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community

FULL MOON SACRED SISTERS CIRCLE: Women gather to connect and heal under the light of the Full Thunder Moon. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. $15. Info, 518-350-8344.

COURTESY OF ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

a.m.-noon. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 391-4870.

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‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21. ‘EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN’ DRESS REHEARSAL: Opera North welcomes audience members to a semi-staged version of the upcoming highlight reel of baroque musical heroines. Blow-Me-Down Farm, Cornish N.H., 7 p.m. $20. Info, 603-448-4141.

environment

URINE MY GARDEN: Students of this weekly webinar learn how nutrients from urine can promote flourishing gardens and a healthier watershed. 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, julia@richearthinstitute.org.

‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21, 7:30 p.m. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21. ‘THE NEW NORMAL’: See WED.21. ‘SEUSSICAL’: Weston Young Company performers captivate audience members with a stage adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ zany tale. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 1 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 824-5288.

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‘SEVEN DAYS’ SINGLES PARTY: Those seeking connections mix and mingle amid dance music from DJ Love Doctor. Citizen Cider libations add liquid courage. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 865-1020, ext. 136. SOBU NITE OUT: Friends, families and neighbors mingle amid live music and mouthwatering cuisine. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4107.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

‘WORKING: A MUSICAL’: The Tony-nominated show comes to the Champlain Valley with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Taylor and others. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-34. Info, 518-962-4449.

Paris to the Passumpsic Dahlia Dumont, front person of the Blue Dahlia, has never shied away from mixing genres, cultures and languages in her music. While the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter belts out her ballads in French and English, her backup band delivers reggae-, Latin- and klezmer-infused tunes via accordion, double bass, violin and brass. The high-octane group, whose sound Midwest Record described as “chanson from a cabaret on Mars,” stops by Feast & Field Market and the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series for two nights of globe-spanning rhythms amid glorious vistas of Silver Lake and the Northeast Kingdom.

FEAST & FIELD MARKET Thursday, July 22, food and bar service begin, 5:30 p.m.; music begins, 6 p.m., at Fable Farm Fermentory in Barnard. $5-20; preregister; limited space. Info, feastandfield@gmail.com, feastandfield.com.

Sunday, July 25, 5-7 p.m., at Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury. Free. Info, 748-2600, catamountarts.org.

‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21. FLICKS IN THE PARK: ‘THE BICYCLE CITY’: Greg Sucharew’s 2016 documentary reveals how the two-wheeled vehicle has impacted life in the Nicaraguan city of Rivas. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. ‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21. SUNSET SERIES AT SWIFT HOUSE INN/SUMMER OF SCORSESE: ‘THE LAST WALTZ’: Picnic dinners and drinks prime cinephiles for an al fresco screening of this 1978 film capturing the Band’s final concert.

‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Live music sets the tone as adults vie for prizes in games of cornhole and disc golf. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6590.

food & drink

lgbtq

Swift House Inn, Middlebury, 8:30 p.m. $16; $70 for series pass. Info, info@middfilmfest.org.

THE HUNT: See WED.21. MAVERICK MARKET: High-quality products from Vermont artisans, as well as food truck fare and live musicians, populate a weekly bazaar. Essex Experience, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 238-3934. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods, crafts and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

BOOK QUEERIES: WRJ PRIDE BOOKSELLERS CHAT: WRJ PRIDE and the Main Street Museum collaborate with the Yankee Bookshop to offer a roundtable conversation about new queer literature. 7 p.m. Free. Info, wrjpride@gmail.com.

music

KAVA EXPRESS: Baked goods and books for sale complement the central Vermont septet’s rock and soul set. Gazebo, Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

LIFE & MYSTERY: A COLLECTION OF MULTIMEDIA PIANO PERFORMANCE: Svetozar Ivanov, Olena Kaspersky and Carlysta Tran are among the talent to tickle the ivories. Double E Performance Center’s T-Rex Theater, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. $15. Info, info@doubleevermont. com. PARKAPALOOZA: THE RENEGRADE GROOVE: The fourpiece funk-rock band stops by this family-friendly outdoor concert series, also featuring a 100-foot Slip ’N Slide. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8699.

outdoors

STREAM SAFARI: Dip nets in hand, nature lovers survey shady waterways. Nature Trail parking area, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for

words

VIRTUAL VISITING WRITER READING: KEIJA PARSSINEN: The award-winning author of The Ruins of Us and The Unraveling of Mercy Lewis regales lit lovers with a reading of selected works. Presented by Vermont Studio Center. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, communications@ vermontstudiocenter.org.

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community

‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21.

WILLIAM EDELGLASS: In concert with the museum’s ongoing Meleko Mokgosi exhibit, the Emerson College associate professor elucidates the history of the concept of race. The Current, Stowe, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-8358.

theater

TAB: TEEN ADVISORY BOARD: Teenage volunteers help launch the first edition of the library’s teen lit journal in exchange for community service credit. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister for a cupcake. Info, akolosovskiy@ burlingtonvt.gov.

FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Prepared foods and world music by Blue Dahlia are on the menu at a pastoral party. See calendar spotlight. Fable Farm Fermentory, Barnard, food and bar service begin, 5:30 p.m.; music begins, 6 p.m. $5-20; preregister; limited space. Info, feastandfield@gmail. com.

talks

kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the dam. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. WHEN GOSHAWKS ARRIVE: What raptor is larger than a red-tailed hawk and will bear its talons for unsuspecting humans? Brave souls meet at the Nature Center to find out. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

SOUTH BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY & CITY HALL GRAND OPENING: A ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tour introduce locals to a new downtown government center. Food trucks, music and family fun round out the occasion. City Center, South Burlington, 4:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4107.

dance

BIG MOVE: EMILY COATES: The choreographer joins Dartmouth College astronomer Elisabeth Newton to bring dancers of all abilities a workshop inspired by stargazing. Dartmouth Green, Hanover, N.H., 8-9:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-646-2422.

etc.

‘MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS’: A restaurant event by the Indonesian pop-up Kaki Lima precedes a screening of a feminist tale of vigilante justice. Epsilon

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film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section.

BEN & JERRY’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: TEDESCHI TRUCKS: SOLD OUT. Husband-and-wife team Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi dole out roots and blues tunes as part of their Fireside Live Tour. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $49-53; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777.

‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21.

CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: HEARD: The jazz collective weaves an irresistible sonic tapestry. The Avocado Pit serves sustenance, and museum educators lead kids’ activities. Bennington Museum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 447-1571.

‘DAZED AND CONFUSED’: Texas high school students kick off summer in style in Richard Linklater’s cult classic set in 1976. Shown on a drive-in screen. Estabrook Park, Brandon, 8:45 p.m. $25 per vehicle; limited space. Info, 775-0903.

DUELING PIANOS: Two players tickle the ivories as music lovers sip drinks, make requests, and try to outsing the opposite side of the room. Courtyard Marriott Burlington Harbor, 5:30-7:30 & 8-10 p.m. $25. Info, 855-650-0080.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21.

LAUGHING EAGLE MUSIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: CABINET: Hailing from northeastern Pennsylvania, the seven-piece band gives listeners a taste of its psychedelic roots-rock. Wild Leek River and Nate Gusakov open. Laughing Eagle Music, Waitsfield, 4-10 p.m. $30-75. Info, 512-461-5879.

‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21.

‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

food & drink

THE HUNT: See WED.21. POP-UP ART CAFÉ: Art and live music meet tapas and wine at a cultural convergence hosted by Gallery on the Green owners Chip and Opal Evans. Soulfully Good Café, Woodstock, 6-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 457-7395. RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace featuring live music connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@ richmondfarmersmarketvt.org.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.21, 10-10:45 a.m.

lgbtq

CHRISTINE HALLQUIST: The former Vermont gubernatorial candidate — and first openly transgender major-party nominee for governor in the United States — keynotes a week of WRJ PRIDE events. A bonfire and swimming follow. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 7 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, wrjpride@ gmail.com.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: TRIO GUSTO: Lunchtime listeners hear a cosmopolitan mix of jazz standards, swing and French chanson. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

THE MAMMALS: Royalton Community Radio presents the critically acclaimed sextet and its dulcet Americana tones. Upper Pass Beer serves drinks. South Royalton Town Green, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 763-2700. MORETOWN OPEN MIC: Family-friendly music, short plays and spoken-word pieces entertain audience members. 7-10 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, shloinky@gmail. com.

outdoors

BIRDS ON THE MOVE: Avian enthusiasts learn about the migration habits of Vermont’s winged species. Nature Center. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 10 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. LITTLE RIVER RAMBLE: Hikers explore the trails on a route they plan with a park interpreter. Park Office, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: See THU.22, 11 a.m.

talks

WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ON CURRENT EVENTS: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion led by Sandy Baird. Meet on the library lawn. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21. ‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21, 7:30 p.m. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21. ‘THE NEW NORMAL’: See WED.21.

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‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

food & drink

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, manager@ burlingtonfarmersmarket.org. CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Food, drink, crafts and familyfriendly entertainment are on the menu at an emporium of local merchandise. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 755-9030. ETHIOPIAN/ERITREAN TAKEOUT: Foodies from the Old North End and beyond sample Mulu Tewelde’s spicy, savory, succulent meals. Vegetarian options available; bring your own bag. 20 Allen St., Burlington, 4 p.m. $20; preregister. Info, tewmlde@yahoo. com. THE HUNT: See WED.21. POP-UP ART CAFÉ: See FRI.23. WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfield marketmanager@gmail.com.

A Little Cheesy Ever wanted to explore your local landmarks, but couldn’t work up the motivation without a little Camembert kickback? Dairy-obsessed adventurers have an opportunity to win cheese baskets, gift certificates and handcrafted cutting boards through a statewide scavenger hunt developed by the Vermont Cheese Council. Paying your local monger a visit, climbing Killington Mountain and preparing the perfect picnic could all count toward completing your clue packet and earning eternal, creamy glory. Submit your clues by October 22 for a chance to collect prizes, or simply tag your photos #vtcheesehunt to create a travelogue of your cheddar-y exploits.

THE HUNT Through October 22, at various locations statewide. Free. Info, info@vtcheese.com, vtcheese.com/hunt.

‘PIRATES OF PENZANCE’: The Greater Burlington Children’s Chorus Youth Opera Workshop gives an outdoor showing of Gilbert & Sullivan’s slapstick operetta. Mater Christi School, Burlington, 4:30-7 p.m. Donations. Info, 999-2357. ‘SEUSSICAL’: See THU.22. ‘WORKING: A MUSICAL’: See THU.22, 7:30 p.m.

words

VIRTUAL VISITING WRITER CRAFT TALK: KEIJA PARSSINEN: Hosted by the Vermont Studio Center, the award-winning author and assistant professor at Kenyon College talks shop with listeners interested in the art of writing. 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, communications@vermont studiocenter.org.

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BIG MOVE: EMMANUÈLE PHUON: The choreographer and terrestrial ecologist Tom Wessels guide dancers through a tour of the woodlands and an interpretive dance workshop. Recommended for adults and kids ages 10 and up. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3-5 & 5:307:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 603-646-2422.

fairs & festivals

MAPLE ROOTS FESTIVAL: Music fans congregate for a weekend of local food, craft beer, kids’ programming, and performances by the likes of High Summer and Sabouyouma. Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, Montpelier, noonmidnight. Free. Info, 274-2484. SOLARFEST: Entertainment and

environmental education go hand in hand during a weekend of climate workshops and live music. 350.org cofounder Bill McKibben keynotes. Noon-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, mikeb@ solarfest.org.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21. ‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21.

WEEKLY WINE TASTING: Themed in-store tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a wine region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Stowe, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 585-7717.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

lgbtq

PRIDE HIKES: BUTTON BAY STATE PARK: LGBTQIA+ birders and trail trekkers gather to explore the forest and enjoy spectacular lake views. Button Bay State Park, Vergennes, 1-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, gwendolyn. causer@audubon.org. WRJ PRIDE PARADE & AFTERFESTIVAL: Community members gather at the Main Street Museum starting at 11 a.m. to decorate their cars, bikes and selves for a procession and street fair. Downtown White River Junction, noon-3 p.m. Free; preregister to participate in parade. Info, wrjpride@gmail.com.

music

BACKSIDE 405: STEVE GUNN & WILLIAM TYLER: Food trucks and bar service complement an outdoor concert. BCA Studios, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20-25; $99 for season pass. Info, 652-0777. COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS CONCERT SERIES: ARGONAUT & WASP: The alternative electrofunk duo unleashes its kaleidoscopic synth sounds for picnickers. Beastro Food Truck and the lodge bar and cafeteria serve up food and drink. Snowshed Lodge,

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6 p.m. $18-20; free for kids under 12. Info, 451-0053.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE LAWN: BEAR’S TAPESTRY: Rollercoaster rhythms and folksy lyrics light up the night under the Full Buck Moon. Bolton Valley Resort, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3444.

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21.

LULA WILES: The folk group lends its soothing strains to this benefit concert for First Light’s Indigenous-led land return efforts in the Northeast. Knoll Farm, Fayston, 7 p.m. $20-50. Info, firstlightmaine@gmail.com. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: VERMONT JAZZ CENTER BIG BAND: The Brattleboro Music Center presents the local ensemble in the first installment of its award-winning outdoor concert series. The Retreat Farm, Brattleboro, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 257-4523. PATRICK ROSS & THE FIDDLER’S CREW: Fifth-generation fiddler Ross and his bluegrass crew serenade concertgoers with heavenly harmonies and lyrics about life in Vermont. Farr’s Hill, Randolph, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 728-9878. VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Francesca Blanchard sings and Matt LaRocca conducts the VSO’s openair recital “Summer Under the Stars.” Shelburne Museum, 7:30 p.m. $5-35; free for kids under 12. Info, amy@highergroundmusic. com.

outdoors

E-BIKE DAY: The cyclers’ emporium offers up a selection of electric bikes for test rides. Hanover Adventure Tours & Hostel, Norwich, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 359-2921. INSECT & MACROINVERTEBRATE HIKE: A guided walk gives trekkers an up-close look at local bugs. City Center Park, South Burlington, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, aparker@sburl.com. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.21. MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.21. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: See WED.21. STREAM SAFARI: Dip nets in hand, nature lovers survey shady waterways. History Hike parking area. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

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PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE: Anglers take to Lake Champlain to compete in a Major League Fishing tournament. Takeoff, 6 a.m.; weigh-in, 2 p.m. Plattsburgh City Marina, N.Y., 6 a.m. Prices vary; preregister. Info, 270-252-1000.

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‘RUCKUS IN A BOX!’: Circus lovers of all ages ooh and aah at Nimble Arts’ feats of strength, balance, imagination and absurdity, followed by a juggling class. West River Park, Brattleboro, 3 &

‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21, 7:30 p.m. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21. ‘THE NEW NORMAL’: See WED.21, 2-3:30 p.m. ‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: See WED.21. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3 p.m. $10. Info, breadandpuppet reservations@gmail.com. ‘WORKING: A MUSICAL’: See THU.22, 3 p.m.

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WORDS IN THE WOODS: Glancing Off author Verandah Porche leads an in-person visit to a North Hero park as part of a Vermont Humanities literature program. Knight Point State Park, North Hero, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, redens@ vermonthumanities.org.

SUN.25 bazaars

#BTVFLEA: Marketgoers browse a multifarious mix of local artwork and vintage household goods. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace, Burlington, noon-4 p.m. Free. Info, 488-5766.

dance

FARM TO BALLET: Vegetables, farm animals and even the seasons themselves come to life in this outdoor, family-friendly dance performance. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 6:30 p.m. $10-35. Info, 457-2355.

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BLESSING OF THE BIKES: Chaplain Lorna Graham blesses bikes and their riders to promote motorcycle safety. Motorcyclists and spectators are welcome. White River Junction VA Medical Center, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 2959363, ext. 5880.

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JIG IN THE VALLEY: The 29th annual village festival delivers old-time, small-town fun to support the Fairfield Community Center. Meeting House on the Green, East Fairfield, noon. Free. Info, 827-3130.

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FRI., JUL. 23 LAUGHING EAGLE MUSIC, WAITSFIELD

MAPLE ROOTS FESTIVAL: See SAT.24.

Dueling Pianos

SOLARFEST: See SAT.24, noon-8 p.m.

FRI., JUL. 23 COURTYARD BURLINGTON HARBOR HOTEL

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Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine Takeout

‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21.

SAT., JUL. 24 O.N.E. COMMUNITY CENTER, BURLINGTON

‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21.

VCET Lunch & Learn: The ERC (Employee Retention Credit)

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21.

TUE., JUL. 27 VIRTUAL EVENT

‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21.

TJDF ChoreoLab Dance Performance

‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21.

FRI., JUL. 30 THE BARN IN CORINTH

‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

ChetFest 2021

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SAT., JUL. 31 WAYSIDE FARM, BROOKFIELD

THE HUNT: See WED.21.

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WINOOSKI FARMERS MARKET: Families shop for fresh produce, honey, meats, coffee and prepared foods from seasonal vendors at an outdoor marketplace. Champlain Mill Green, Winooski, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, farmersmarket@ downtownwinooski.org.

Mihali & Grand Army of the Republic SUN., AUG. 1 LAUGHING EAGLE MUSIC, WAITSFIELD

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Living with Loss: A Gathering for the Grieving

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

WED., AUG. 4 VIRTUAL EVENT

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COFFEE BY THE RIVER: A week of WRJ PRIDE happenings winds down with a relaxing gathering by the museum firepit. Main Street Museum, White River Junction, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, wrjpride@gmail.com.

Vermont Be True Yoga Festival 2021 FRI., AUG. 6—SUN., AUG. 8 MILLDALE FARM CENTER FOR WELLNESS, FAIRLEE

Bronwyn Simms’ Kids Circus Workshop

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BURLINGTON CONCERT BAND: Local musicians present a varied program of marches, show tunes and pop classics. BYO blanket or lawn chair. Battery Park, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, burlingtonconcertband@gmail. com.

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‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21.

LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY MUSIC SERIES: THE BLUE DAHLIA: Backed by strings, brass, accordion and rhythm, front person Dahlia Dumont delivers a multilingual mix of klezmer- and reggae-infused grooves. See calendar spotlight. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21.

LIVE MUSIC ON THE LAWN: SOULE MONDE: The avant-funk duo brings its bold grooves to the outdoor concert series. Bolton Valley Resort, 6:30-10 p.m. $2530. Info, 434-3444.

‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21.

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: See SAT.24. Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, 6 p.m.

food & drink

WESTFORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: RED HOT JUBA: The Burlington band offers up tasty portions of cosmic Americana and general mayhem while Westford Country Store & Café and various food trucks serve libations. Westford Common, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 363-0930.

outdoors

TOUR OF CCC CAMP SMITH: History hounds visit the remains of a 1930s work camp that housed the 3,000 people who built the Waterbury Dam. Camp Smith Trail parking area, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: See THU.22, 11 a.m.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21. ‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21, 3 p.m. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21, 5 p.m. ‘THE NEW NORMAL’: See WED.21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: See SAT.24. ‘WORKING: A MUSICAL’: See THU.22.

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BACK ROADS READINGS: VICTORIA REDEL & MARIE HOWE: Two prestigious poets give voice to original works under a tent. A reception and book signing follow. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 633-4956.

MON.26 activism

SEEING & DISRUPTING RACISM: Beginner activists learn how to identify white fragility and interrupt racial bias in their own lives at this Peace & Justice Center workshop. 6-8 p.m. Donations; preregister; limited space. Info, 863-2345.

film

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COURTESY OF KIM STIM

SUN.25

FRI.23: Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts

‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

music

SAMBATUCADA OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s own samba street percussion band welcomes new members. No experience or instruments required. Call to confirm location. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017.

sports

30TH ANNUAL UVM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GOLF CLASSIC: Competitors take to the green to make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients. Burlington Country Club, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $1,500 per team. Info, events@ uvmealth.org.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21.

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HOMESHARING INFO SESSION: Locals learn to make the most of spare space in their homes by hosting compatible housemates. Noon-12:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ homesharevermont.org.

fairs & festivals

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: A DOGFRIENDLY FESTIVAL SERIES: Pets and their people spend summer evenings amid live music, local artisans and good company, thanks to Bellcate School Dog Treats. Price Chopper, Essex, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 309-8762.

film

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FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.21. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: See WED.21.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: JENNI JOHNSON: Born and raised in New York City, the Vermont-based vocalist lends her full, smooth voice to American jazz classics, as well as blues, swing and funk selections. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21.

THE HUNT: See WED.21.

health & fitness

‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21. ‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

food & drink

FARM TO FORK TUESDAYS: Locavores lick their lips over entrées including grilled chicken Margherita and eggplant Margherita. Wheeler House, South Burlington, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $16. Info, 652-0188. THE HUNT: See WED.21. MUSIC WHILE YOU PICK: An eclectic mix of soul, blues and country tunes by Red Hot Juba keeps spirits high as locavores harvest fresh blueberries and sip Simple Roots Brewing suds. Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm, Richmond, 5-8 p.m. Minimum purchase of two quarts per adult; $6 per quart. Info, 434-3387.

VERMONT’S FREEDOM & UNITY CHORUS REHEARSAL: Regardless of age, race or gender, singers lift their voices in songs that represent the ongoing struggle for justice. Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $35. Info, vermontsfreedom andunitychorus@gmail.com.

‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.21.

sports

‘TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION’: See WED.21.

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: The Green Mountain State’s Futures Collegiate Baseball League team faces the Nashua Silver Knights. Centennial Field, Burlington, 7:05 p.m. $5-16. Info, 655-4200.

talks

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

VERMONT LAW SCHOOL’S HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW LECTURE SERIES: Robert Percival, director of University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law’s Environmental Law Program, raises big questions in “How Will a Decidedly More Conservative Judiciary Affect the Future of U.S. Environmental Law?” Noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, ccollins@vermontlaw. edu.

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‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21, 7:30 p.m.

games

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.21, 10-11 a.m.

PAUSE-CAFÉ FRENCH CONVERSATIONS: Francophones and French-language learners meet pour parler la belle langue. Burlington Bay Market & Café, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 343-5166.

music

CONCERT ON THE COMMON: DAVE KELLER TRIO: The blues rocker and his band put on a livewire show for an outdoor crowd. Fairlee Town Common, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, contact@fairleearts. org. TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: SARA GRACE: An al fresco performance by the Vermont singersongwriter fosters a sense of community. Food vendors fuel the family-friendly fun. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943. VERGENNES CITY BAND: An allvolunteer community ensemble makes music on the green. Vergennes City Park, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 349-5906.

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21.

words

KYLE FERGUSON: Phoenix Books welcomes the author to its virtual stage to discuss his new book, Beyond Hot Yoga: On Patterns, Practice and Movement, and his bold vision for wellness in the 21st century. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, tickets@phoenixbooks.biz.

WED.28

fairs & festivals TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: See WED.21.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section. ‘AGAINST THE CURRENT’: See WED.21. ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.21.

‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.21. ‘LES NÔTRES’: See WED.21. ‘NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN’: See WED.21. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.21. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.21.

food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: See WED.21. THE HUNT: See WED.21. LEDDY PARK BEACH BITES: See WED.21. MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.21. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: See WED.21.

games

EAST VALLEY COMMUNITY GROUP SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.21.

FOMO? Find even more local events in this newspaper and online:

art Find visual art exhibits and events in the Art section and at sevendaysvt.com/art.

film See what’s playing at theaters in the On Screen section.

music + nightlife Find club dates at local venues in the Music + Nightlife section online at sevendaysvt.com/ music. All family-oriented events are now published in Kids VT, our free parenting magazine. Check out the online calendar at kidsvt.com. Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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MUSIC ON THE HILL: SMALL CHANGE: Tom Waits tunes serve as springboards for this improvisational band with a jazz background. Picnics are welcome. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 5. Info, 457-3500. MYRA FLYNN: The award-winning new-soul singer croons the night away. Food is available from Mediterranean Mix. Martha Pellerin & Andy Shapiro Memorial Bandstand, Middlesex, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 272-4920. NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS: SOLD OUT. Higher Ground presents the heroes of the Denver folk-rock scene with special guests the Marcus King Band and Tré Burt. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. $54-58. Info, amy@highergroundmusic. com.

outdoors

BUTTERFLY BONANZA: See WED.21. LET IT GROW: See WED.21. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.21. MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.21. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: See WED.21. ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: See WED.21.

seminars

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN: Unemployed job seekers ages 55 and up learn about the Senior Community Service Employment Program, a federally funded jobs training program for older individuals. 9-10 a.m. Free. Info, mcullen@a4td.org.

sports

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS: See TUE.27.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.21. ‘AN ILIAD’: See WED.21. ‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’: See WED.21. ‘POPCORN FALLS’: Two actors play more than 20 townsfolk trying to stage a play to save their failing city in this feel-good comedy presented by Vermont Stage. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 6:30 p.m. $40. Info, 862-1497. m

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CARBON MANAGEMENT ON THE FARM: Sunrise Farm has built a state-permitted composting facility for turning food scraps from the community into compost suitable for use on the farm. Come tour the facility, see the operation, and discuss details such as costs, revenues, permitting and logistics. Tue., Jul. 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free for BIPOC; $20 for NOFA-VT members; $30 for nonmembers. Location: Sunrise Farm, 1759 N. Hartland Rd. (Route 5), White River Junction. Info: Erin Buckwalter, 434-4122, erin@nofavt.org, nofavt.org. PEST & DISEASE WALK FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS: Join UVM pathologist Ann Hazelrigg and entomologists Vic Izzo and Scott Lewins for a field walk to learn about, identify and discuss solutions for this year’s pests and diseases, including integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. This workshop is at Bear Roots Farm and is geared toward commercial organic vegetable growers. Thu., Aug. 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free for BIPOC and commercial growers, $30 for others. Location: Bear Roots Farm, 1572 S. Hill Rd., Williamstown. Info: Erin Buckwalter, 434-4122, erin@nofavt.org, nofavt.org.

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Burlington City Arts summer class registration is now open! Find these classes and many more at burlingtoncityarts.org. HAND STAMPED JEWELRY: Join local jeweler Bren Prescott on Zoom in making simple but satisfying fine metal jewelry. Learn the basics of metal stamping to create your own unique pieces to keep or give as gifts. Includes 1 hour of instruction and all materials. Kits need to be picked up. Wed., Aug. 11, 6-7 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: BCA Studios, 405 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Kiersten Williams, 865-7157, kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org, burlingtoncityarts.org.

drumming DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New hybrid classes (Zoom and in-person) starting! Taiko, Tue. and Wed. Djembe, Wed. Kids and Parents, Tue. and Wed. COVID-19-free rental instruments; curbside pickup, too.

language LEARN SPANISH LIVE & ONLINE: Broaden your world. Learn Spanish online via live video conferencing. Highquality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our 15th year. Personal small group and individual instruction from a native speaker. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.

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Private Hybrid Conga lessons by appointment. Let’s prepare for future drumming outdoors. Schedule/ register online. Location: Online & inperson at Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, burlingtontaiko.org.

AIKIDO CLASSES AND WORKSHOP: Discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Learn how to relax under pressure and how aikido cultivates core power, fitness and resiliency. Aikido techniques emphasize throws, pinning techniques and internal power. Introductory classes for Adults and Youth begin on July 6th. Visitors are always welcome! Mon.-Wed. & Sat. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youth & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@burlingtonaikido. org, burlingtonaikido.org.

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yoga ASHTANGA YOGA MYSORE: Join our community! Daily Ashtanga Yoga classes taught in the traditional Mysore method. We are a group of dedicated practitioners sharing the traditional method as taught by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. We have a morning and evening program, allowing you to choose which time of day works best for you. Weekdays, 6:30-8 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.; weekends, 9-10:30 a.m. Cost: $120/mo. Location: Champlain Yoga School, 113 Church St., 4th-floor studio 4, Burlington. Info: Champlain Yoga School, Robina Winkler, 215313-6454, info@champlainyoga.com, champlainyoga.com. EVOLUTION YOGA: Whether you are new to yoga or have been at it for years, you’ll find the support you need to awaken your practice. Now offering outdoor in-person classes overlooking Lake Champlain! Livestream and recorded classes continue. Flexible pricing based on your needs, scholarships avail. Single class: $0-15. Weekly membership: $10-25. 10-class pass: $140. New student special: $20 for 3 classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com.

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Fernandez Nunes was born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team, Julio “Foca” went on to become a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, threetime Rio de Janeiro State Champion and two-time IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Champion! Julio “Foca” is the only CBJJP, USBJJF and IBJJF-certified seventh-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instructor under late grand master Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@ bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: This school was developed to communicate the importance of proper, legitimate and complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We cover fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a realistic approach to selfdefense training skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. All are welcome; no experience required. Develop confidence, strength and endurance. Julio Cesar “Foca”

SOUND HEALING WELLNESS WEEKEND: Heal your mind, body and soul with vibrational sound healing, meditation and yoga! Treat yourself and family. Four-day fun-filled weekend of workshops and wellness fair! Family yoga dance party! Sound bath relaxation, malas, crystals, yoga for osteoarthritis, acupuncture, herbal and holistic therapies, chiropractic, vegan skin care, tarot cards and photography! Thu., Jul. 29, 10 a.m.-Sun., Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Location: Kamalika-K | Yoga Wellness for You!, 45 Upper Main St., #101, Essex Junction. Info: Kamalika-K, Karen Santorello, 8715085, kamalikakwellness@gmail.com, kamalikak.com.

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1. ZAP-21-12; 37 Hungerford Terrace (RH, Ward 8E) Kenneth Baldwin Appeal of zoning violation #392880 for an unpermitted short-term rental. 2. ZP-21-508; 31 North Ave (RM-W, Ward 3C) Steve Trombley Variance for front yard setback along Depot Street. Plans may be viewed upon request by contacting the Department of Permitting & Inspections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Participation in the DRB proceeding is a prerequisite to the right to take any subsequent appeal. Please note that ANYTHING submitted to the Zoning office is considered public and cannot be kept confidential. This may not be the final order in which items will be heard. Please view final Agenda, at www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpi/drb/agendas or the office notice board, one week before the hearing for the order in which items will be heard. INVITATION TO BID MILLS RIVERSIDE PARK - RELOCATE & INSTALL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - PROJECT PHASE 2 The Jericho Underhill Park District invites the submission of project proposals for the relocation and installation of a pedestrian bridge that provides access to the Mills Riverside Park. The pedestrian bridge is currently situated in Jericho, VT. When relocated will span the Browns River in Jericho. A project schedule is required but negotiable. However, the relocation and installation of the bridge must be completed by October 1, 2021. The selected contractor will consult, as needed, with JUPD representatives from Engineering Ventures, P.C. The complete requirements for preparing a

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BURLINGTON DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Physical location: 645 Pine Street, Front Conference Room, Burlington VT 05401 and Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89692878418?pwd=T nRaTHowMndSUjJlL3dCbXVYOTVBdz09 Password: 502552 Webinar ID: 896 9287 8418

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If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in a public hearing, if one is held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs.

If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than August 5, 2021.

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 16th day of July, 2021. By: /s/Rachel Lomonaco___________ Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.Lomonaco@vermont.gov

No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 9, 2021, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below

• Parcel 1: 1,186±SF, 4BR/2BA house on 0.23± acre. • Parcel 2: 6,000±SF building on 1.2± acres, 1,300± SF building, and 5,885±SF 6-unit apartment building. SMAC letter available. • Parcel 3: 0.41± acre paved vacant lot.

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Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5).

The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s website (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0400-6A.”

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No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 5, 2021, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C04006A 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On June 10, 2021, Town of Milton, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468 and Chittenden Solid Waste District, 1021 Redmond Road, Williston, VT 05495 filed application number 4C0400-6A for a project generally described as the removal of two sea containers and a shed, construction of a 20foot by 40-foot special waste facility and repaving the parking lot at the Milton Drop-off Center. The project is located at 36 Landfill Road in Milton, Vermont. The application was deemed complete on July 15, 2021 after the receipt of supplemental evidence.

2-story home on 0.20± acre parcel. 2-car detached garage. Shares driveway with neighboring property. Close to shopping, restaurants, health care, and area amenities.

The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51 — Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0329-17Q.”

Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 12th day of July, 2021. By: /s/Rachel Lomonao, District Coordinator Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 rachel.lomonaco@vermont.gov

Open House : Wednesday July 28 from 3-5PM

for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C032917Q 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On July 8, 2021, Forestdale Heights, Inc., PO Box 8707, Essex, VT 05451 and Lot 19 LLC, 113 Brigham Road, Essex Jct., VT 05452 filed application number 4C0329-17Q for a project generally described as construction of two warehouse and manufacturing buildings with associated parking and site improvements on Lot 19 in Phase II of the Saxon Hill Industrial Park. The project is located at 19 Corporate Drive in Essex, Vermont.

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SEVENDAYSVT.COM/CLASSIFIEDS response to this RFP are available from the park’s website: https//www.millsriversidepark.org/bridge/project-bid-documents See: RFP Mills Riverside Park, Relocate and Install Pedestrian Bridge- Phase 2. Sealed proposals must be received by mail on or before August 11, 2021 (4:00 pm) NOTICE OF TAX SALE The residents and non-resident owners, lien holders, and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Huntington, County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, are hereby notified that a levy upon the following described parcels of land has been asserted by the Town of Huntington through its Delinquent Tax Collector for taxes unpaid for the 2019-2020 tax year. Included with each description is the tax bill, which has been committed to the collector for collection as relates to the tax against each individual delinquent taxpayer. Said lands will be sold at public auction at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town of Huntington, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be required to discharge such property taxes, with interest, costs, penalties and fees, unless previously paid. By virtue of the Tax Warrant and Levy and the tax bills committed to Brent Lamoureux, Delinquent Tax Collector for the Town of Huntington said Delinquent Tax Collector hereby levies against the parcels described below. Dated at Richmond, Vermont this 19th day of July, 2021. S/LAURA E. GORSKY, ESQ., Attorney for Brent Lamoureux, Delinquent Tax Collector, Town of Huntington, Vermont Laura E. Gorsky PLLC 13 East Main Street, P.O. Box 471 Richmond, VT 05477 (802) 434-3344 Telephone DESCRIPTION OF PARCELS Parcel #1 Being a parcel of land said to contain 58.17 acres, more or less, and located at 3275 Camels Hump Road, Huntington, Vermont. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Charles Atkinson Koskinen by Warranty Deed of Burrows Forest, LLC dated May 10, 2018 and recorded in Volume 111 at Page 394 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington. Being Tax Parcel No.: 022170 (formerly No.: 022150). Parcel #2 Being a parcel of land with all improvements thereon located at 1425 Bert White Road, Huntington, Vermont. Being a portion of the same lands and premises conveyed to Markley E. Smith and Marijke Irene Smith by Warranty Deed of Richard T. Moore and Janet E. Moore dated April 17, 1967 and recorded in Volume 25 at Page 3 of the Land Records of the Town of Huntington. Being Tax Parcel No.: 016075. Reference is hereby made to the instruments aforementioned, and the records thereof, and the instruments therein referred to, and the records thereof, in further aid of this description. NOTE: Laura E. Gorsky PLLC and the Town of Huntington give no opinion or certification as to the marketability of title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owner(s).

PRIVATE AUCTION OF STORAGE UNIT CONTENTS Stephanie Ducharme, last known address of 905 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401has a past due balance of $665.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 2/28/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 10/10/20 the contents of unit #623 will be sold at private auction on, or after July 30, 2021. Bridget Paquette, last known address of 54 West Lakeshore Drive Colchester, VT 05446 has a past due balance of $488.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 3/31/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 6/28/20 the contents of unit #870 will be sold at private auction on, or after July 30, 2021. Joe Abajian, last known address of 28 Thomas Lane Essex Junction, VT 05452 has a past due balance of $311.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 4/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 5/20/20 the contents of unit #627 will be sold at private auction on, or after July 30, 2021. Sondia Anderson, last known address of 51074 Mot Road Canton, M 48188 has a past due balance of $381.59 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 4/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 4/7/21 the contents of unit #964 will be sold at private auction on, or after July 30, 2021. Jessica Kunze, last known address of 327 Lime Kiln Road Apt 7111 South Burlington, VT 05403 has a past due balance of $386.00 owed to Champlain Valley Self Storage, LLC since 4/30/21. To cover this debt, per lease dated 3/22/21 the contents of unit #949 will be sold at private auction on, or after July 30, 2021. Auction preregistration is required, email info@champlainvalleyselfstorage.com to register. PUBLIC HEARING-COLCHESTER DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2021 at the Town Office, 781 Blakely Road, to hear the following requests under the Development Regulations: a. James Whitehouse — Final Plat application to amend a previously approved minor subdivision. Property is an undeveloped 1.10-acre parcel. The amendment is to revise the Lot #1 building envelope and include two proposed elevated vegetated berms. Subject property is located at 2369 Blakely Road, tax map 8, parcel 28-8. b. MNLIT, LLC — Conditional Use application under Table A-1, Use 8.112 to establish a 2,000 square foot short order restaurant with 16 seats in the General Development 1 (GD1) District. Property currently is occupied by an existing multi-tenant commercial building. Subject property located at 3424 Roosevelt Highway, tax map 26, parcel 17. c. Pier 10, Inc. — Conditional Use application under Table A-1, Use 9.250 to establish a fenced gravel area for lease to abutting landowner to be used as marine storage in the Lakeshore 2 (LS2) District. Subject property is located at 1030 West Lakeshore Drive, tax map 60, parcel 38. The applications are available for review at the Municipal Offices located on 781 Blakely Road or online at colchestervt.gov. July 21, 2021

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Application 2021-33-DRB: Applicant: Lynda DesLauriers, Property Owner: Same – Seeking conditional use approval to build a 20’ x 24’ garage / addition to existing dwelling on 26 Wentworth Rd. The property is located in the Resort Residential District. (Tax Map # 4-9000026). Application 2021-34-DRB: Applicant: Larry Stevens, Property Owner: Same – Seeking site plan approval to build a 24’ x 24’ camp on 0 Mill Brook Rd. The camp will be located in the Rural II District. (Tax Map #2-0060600).

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Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a Network Engineer. This position is part of a team that supports the College’s network and server infrastructure, including troubleshooting and escalation, routine system updates, hardware installation and asset management. This position also has a focus on network and server security including developing policies based on best practices, regular monitoring and remediation, patching and presenting opportunities for improvement to the team. Technologies used by the college include network switches, wifi, firewalls, VPN, antivirus, Windows Servers, VMware, Office 365, SSO, WSUS, and MFA. If you are familiar with some of these and are eager to learn about others we encourage you to apply. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. Full job description and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCvtNETENG

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FRENCH TEACHER, K-6th Grades Waitsfield and Warren Elementary Schools, part of the Harwood Unified Union School District, seek a French teacher for our K-6th grades. Our elementary program provides introductory language exposure along with world culture instruction. Candidates must love kids and understand language acquisition process and effective instructional strategies for this age group. K-6 (or K-12) French teaching endorsement & license, or eligibility for such licensure, required.

Saint Michael’s College is seeking a SBIRT clinician to implement substance is currently accepting abuse and mental health screening on campus, as well as offer brief therapy applications for the and referral to longer term services for young adults. SBIRT refers to the following positions for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment model, an evidencedimmediate employment. based practice used to identify, reduce and prevent problematic use, abuse We have full time, part and dependence on alcohol and drugs. The SBIRT Clinician will report to the This is a full time position with benefits and competitive pay. Submit time, and weekend hours Director of Counseling and will work as part of the Bergeron Wellness Center. your application via www.schoolspring.com and include a letter of available for each position. interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of license, and 3 current Master’s Degree and a minimum of two years of experience in substance Pay rates vary by position letters of recommendation; OR send letter of interest, resume, copy of abuse and mental health counseling preferred. This is a two year grant funded transcripts, copy of license, and 3 letters of recommendation to with minimum starting position with the option for longer term employment. Benefits include health, wage ranging from $15dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and Kaiya Korb, Principal, dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. $20/hour depending on Waitsfield Elementary School, 3951 Main St, Waitsfield, VT 05673 job skills and experience For full job description and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCvtSBIRT or kkorb@huusd.org. with an hourly retention bonus available for hours worked August through 1 7/7/21 4t-StMichaelsCollegeSBIRT072121.indd 1 7/15/214t-HarwoodUnionUnifiedSchoolDist071421.indd 3:18 PM October.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST Saint Michael’s College invites applications for an Instructional Technologist. The Instructional Technologist will administer the college’s Zoom accounts, as well as serve as primary backup for troubleshooting and training on both the Canvas LMS instance and Echo 360 lecture capture system. They will be the primary trainer for Office 365 and Microsoft Teams. The Instructional Technologist will also collaborate with faculty, students, and staff on the use of educational technology tools and design projects that will enhance the teaching and learning process. In collaboration with the Educational Technology staff, they will help plan, develop, market, and offer workshops and instructional materials for faculty and students. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership. For a full job description and to apply online, please visit: https://bit.ly/SMCvtInstIT

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Looking to enter the legal world and make a difference? $17.49 per hour, Limited-Service full-time positions. The Judicial branch of state government is rapidly expanding. Now hiring 15 or more two-year positions at locations across the state. Openings in Burlington, St.Albans, White River Junction, Barre, Newport, Brattleboro, Bennington, Woodstock, Middlebury, Rutland, Hyde Park, Montpelier, St Johnsbury. We offer a competitive rate with top-notch health, dental, paid time off and pension. The successful candidate will have 2 years’ general office experience, be a team player and good communicator, be able to use technology, be organized, and be seeking a prestigious and professional atmosphere. For a more detailed description and how to apply see vermontjudiciary.org/employment-opportunities/staffopenings. Job Code #21015.

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Hiring seasonal positions for hop harvest from beginning of August through late September. Champlain Valley Hops is located 30 minutes from both Burlington and Middlebury. Find our beer at Zero Gravity, Foam Brewers, Four Quarters and craft breweries throughout the country. With 37 acres in production, CVH is the largest hop farm in New England. Farming experience strongly encouraged, or other comparable physical work. Pay is $15-$17 per hour. More info: champlainvalleyhops.com/jobs

Vital Communities, a regional nonprofit located in White River Junction, VT, seeks a full time Transportation Program Manager to develop and implement communitybased projects that work toward a safe, efficient, reliable, equitable, affordable, and multimodal transportation system in the Upper Valley. Successful candidates will have a passion for working collaboratively with community partners, volunteers, and organizations. Qualifications include excellent project management, communication, 2v-ChamplainValleyHops072121.indd and collaboration skills, and an understanding of our transportation system as a complex, dynamic system. Full job description at vitalcommunities.org/employment. Email resume &cover letter to hr@vitalcommunities.org. Vital Communities will begin reviewing applications on July 26, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SUCCESS COACH For position details and application process, visit jobs.plattsburgh.edu and select “View Current Openings.” SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully compliant employer committed to excellence through diversity.

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Begin a career, don’t start a job. Spend your time doing work that makes a real difference. We need great people who want to help great people. Are you compassionate, kind, and firm? Are you resilient and adaptable? Specialized Community Care is seeking unique and patient individuals who will act as mentors, coaches, and friends to provide support for adults in Vermont with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This is a fun and rewarding career spent “Off the Couch”. Please contact us to set up a time to chat if you would like more information. We provide extensive training, support, professional growth and advancement opportunities in a family work environment. Our starting pay range is $13.00 to $15.00, depending on experience and existing skill set. We offer increases after a probationary period and further advancement and pay for self-paced skill building. We want to hire your values and train the skills that will help make you successful. Let’s talk!

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Personal Assistant sought for a family office located in Morrisville, Vermont to provide administrative support to both the professional and personal life of the Principal and her family. Duties are varied and will partially be administrative in nature as well as project-based work that requires research and creative thinking. The Personal Assistant must be an organized selfstarter with the ability to work independently. Responsible for executing a variety of duties in alignment with the Principal’s wishes using resourcefulness and sensibility. The ideal candidate is bright, tech savvy, a consummate professional, interested in the arts and the world at large, and possesses a good sense of humor as it is a congenial place to work. The successful candidate will be willing to work in a home office in a private residence in the country with other employees on property.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Do you believe that health care is a human right? Are you looking to make a difference in people’s lives? Vermont’s Free and Referral Clinics (VFRC) is looking for a part time Executive Director to provide leadership to its statewide member programs that provide access to care to uninsured and underinsured people. A successful candidate will have strong leadership, financial and grant management skills with a commitment to health equity. More information about VFRC and the full position details, go to vtfreeclinics.org/about-us/job-opportunities. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to vfrcdirectorsearch@gmail.com.

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We're seeking a preschool teacher for a well-established, small, center-based program located near downtown Burlington. Students are ages 3-5 years old. Candidates must have some college coursework and/ or experience in education or a related field in order to meet state of Vermont requirements. Full or part time position available. We offer competitive wages and paid vacation/holiday time in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Please send resume or education and work history if interested. elpcenter@yahoo.com.

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OFFICE ASSISTANT Red House Building is looking for a part-time office assistant to help with data entry, accounting, payroll, and vendor coordination. Flexible hours and generous benefits available. Accounting and/or Quickbooks experience preferred. Please send resumes to Chris@redhousebuilding.com and learn more about us at RedHouseBuilding.com.

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Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator (PZA)

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The Town of Waterbury seeks to hire an Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator (PZA). The successful candidate will assist with the administration and enforcement of the Town of Waterbury’s zoning and subdivision bylaws, as well as general planning functions. The Assistant PZA will also assist with the regulation and management of the 100-yr. floodplain. The Assistant PZA will assist the Planning & Zoning Director, Development Review Board, and Planning Commission when necessary. Experience with floodplain management and a demonstrated ability to review and write zoning by-laws is desired. This is a full-time position with benefits, 40 hours per week. Pay is commensurate with experience. Seeking to hire as soon as possible. Send applications and resumes by Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to: Stephen Lotspeich, Planning & Zoning Director

Stowe Land Trust, a local land conservation nonprofit serving the Stowe, Vermont area, is hiring a new fulltime position to manage organization-wide communications, education, and outreach efforts that support core conservation programs and fundraising. This position is for a creative self-starter who will approach projects with positivity and a dedication to high quality. We are committed to creating a supportive work environment defined by a culture of responsibility, integrity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities to apply. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with all staff.

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AmeriCorps positions around the state serving with non-profit housing organizations HOMELESS SHELTERS: Connect clients with services & help them find housing, seek work, & transition to more permanent housing HOUSING SUPPORT: Help Vermonters overcome barriers to stable housing and homeownership

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Architectural Designer & Project Manager Lewis Creek Builders is searching to fill two positions at our design-build residential construction company. Candidates must have at least five years’ experience in the industry. The right fit will have a passion for the designbuild process and a commitment to excellent client service. They will be ready to work collaboratively with our designdevelopment and build teams, approaching their work with care and enthusiasm. Please visit our website for more information about the Designer and Project Manager positions, and to apply: lewiscreekbuilders.com We will invest significant time in training the right candidate.

CAFE STAFF: Previous food service/cash handling experience necessary. Job requirements include: • Customer Service • Making espresso drinks Contact Hannah at buyer@redhenbaking.com

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PASTRY BAKER! Our pastries include a variety of laminated products, pies, scones, cookies and many things in between. We are committed to using high quality, organic ingredients and work with many local farmers to source these. We offer great pay and benefits including paid vacation/sick days, retirement plan, and health insurance. Professional baking or cooking experience is required.

Contact: jeremy@redhenbaking.com.

DISHWASHER:

Lewis Creek Builders is committed to our team members, community and the environment. We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as two weeks’ vacation to start and retirement contribution matching. Applicants may also send their cover letter and resume directly to operations@lewiscreekbuilders.com.

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WE ARE HIRING

We are hiring for a full-time position washing dishes and bussing tables in our cafe. This position offers excellent benefits including health care, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Come work with a great bunch of people in our bustling business! Contact Randy: randy@redhenbaking.com or (802) 223-5200 x12

These positions include benefits: health care, paid time off, retirement plan, and more! *This position requires more than seasonal employment — we are interested in a longer term commitment.

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7/20/21 11:01 AM

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM FOR FAST RESULTS, OR CONTACT MICHELLE BROWN: MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

JULY 21-28, 2021

Vermont Communications Union District Association

PLUMBING POSITIONS

FULL-TIME INTERIM PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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PLUMBING APPRENTICE Looking for unskilled laborers. VHV will enroll you into the Plumbing Apprentice Program at no cost to the employee. Travel and reliable transportation a must.

JOURNEYMAN OR MASTER PLUMBER Must have 4+ years’ experience working on commercial construction projects. Someone with a VT and/or NH Plumbing license or is getting ready to take their exam is encouraged to apply. We invest in continuous training and offer four-year apprenticeship programs from NCCER where employees earn nationally recognized journeyman credentials. VHV is an E.O.E. who supports military veterans and women applicants. Visit vhv.com for more information about our company and to download a copy of our application. 100% Employee Owned ESOP company.

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SHEETMETAL WORKERS

7/15/21 3:42 PM

Assistant Gallery Manager Part-time Custodian

Winooski Housing Authority, a progressive owner, manager and developer of affordable housing, seeks a highly motivated PartTime, 20 hour per week Custodian to join our team. Experience in general facilities maintenance a plus. Competitive salary. Please send your resume to Debbie at: dch@winooskihousing.org or mail in (stop in for application) to: WHA, 83 Barlow Street, Winooski, VT 05404. Attn: Debbie. E.O.E.

The Assistant Gallery Manager represents Frog Hollow by displaying and selling the work of over 100 Vermont artists and craftspeople in its Church Street gallery. Responsibilities include inventory management and all functions associated with POS system and sales. Reports to the Gallery Manager, and in the manager’s absence, supervises the staff and runs the Gallery. Qualifications: · Excellent customer service skills and experience interacting with the public · At least two years’ retail sales experience, preferably at an arts-related business and with an element of visual display · Ability to take initiative and responsibility for ensuring the peak performance of staff and general gallery operation Send resumes to: rachel@rachelmorton.com.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

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Positions available in Vermont and New Hampshire. VHV is looking for motivated self-starters who want to become part of our team. Candidates must possess great work ethics, quality craftsmanship and a clear understanding that safety always comes first. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. We invest in continuous training for all employees and offer four-year apprenticeship programs from NCCER where employees earn nationally recognized journeyman credentials.

SHEET METAL/ HVAC INSTALLERS

Looking for laborers and Skilled journeyman

7/20/21 1:14 PM

Positions available in Vermont & New Hampshire. VHV Company, a mechanical contractor with headquarters in Chittenden County VT, is looking for motivated self-starters who want to become part of our growing organization. Candidates must possess great work ethics, quality craftsmanship & a clear understanding that safety comes first. Job Description: Service HVAC/R units and related systems in industrial and commercial applications, in accordance with industry standards. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, calibrating and repairing Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. Emergency Service, On Call Rotation.

We invest in continuous training and offer four-year apprenticeship programs from NCCER where employees earn nationally recognized journeyman credentials.

Opportunities: VHV is proud to announce that we offer a four-year apprenticeship program for HVAC/R service technicians. Come earn as you learn and receive an NCCER four-year journeyman’s card that is recognized throughout the country. When accepted into one of the apprenticeship programs you will be eligible for progressive wages as you develop skills and expertise.

VHV is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports military veterans and women applicants.

VHV is an E.O.E. who supports military veterans and women applicants.

Visit www.vhv.com for more information about our company and to download a copy of our application.

Visit vhv.com for more information about our company and to download a copy of our application.

100% Employee Owned ESOP company.

SHEET METAL FOREMAN

Must have 3+ years’ experience working on commercial construction projects.

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WAITSTAFF Attention all Early Risers! Our community seeks a full-time person to join our Dining Team! Waitstaff help to create a fine dining experience for residents in a restaurantstyle environment.This is a perfect opportunity for those beginning their culinary career or for experienced servers seeking a meaningful experience with seniors.The breakfast/lunch shift ends in the afternoon, leaving you with the rest of the day to enjoy! Positions start at $15/hr with benefits. We believe in supporting livable wages for Vermonters. Interested candidates can send their resumes and cover letter to hr@wakerobin.com or fill out an application at wakerobin.com/ employment. Wake Robin is an E.O.E.

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7/16/21 11:23 AM

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY!

JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM

JULY 21-28, 2021

CHARLOTTE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

NOW HIRING

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

TECHNICIANS & ENGINEERS

Sign On Bonus Up to $4,000 for Supervisor roles & up to $2,000 with a starting salary of $15/hour for EVS Worker roles! The EVS Worker is responsible for the cleaning of all areas of the facility with the exception of the OR and must know how to handle cleaning issues or know the appropriate resources available to solve the specific problem. The EVS Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the physical appearance and total Environment of Care, coordinating all routine and project assignments and activities, and maintaining all schedules, training, evaluations and performance improvement plans.

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The Charlotte Congregational www.CharlotteCongregationalChurch.org Church is looking for a part802-425-3176 charlotteucc@gmavt.net time bookkeeper. 15-20 hours/ week. Pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience. For more information, go to www.CharlotteUCC.org

Email your resume to: mvfabrecruiting@cree.com or attend our Seven Days Hire Up conversation on July 21st at 2pm to learn more!

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HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR

5/24/21 5:43 PM

BURLINGTON

IT Support Professional Middlebury Office Prestigious law firm seeks an IT Help Desk Professional. Successful candidates will enjoy learning and teaching new technology, be able to multitask, write technical documents, handle pressure and work with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills required. Preferably well-versed in Windows 10, Microsoft Office, document management, Acrobat DC and have a basic knowledge of networking. Will train the right person on our systems who is (most importantly) service oriented.

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

Please reply to: Darryl Izor, IT Director Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP Email: dizor@langrock.com www.langrock.com

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6/18/21 11:16 AM

Legal Assistant Burlington Office

As CVHS Health Services Coordinator, you will establish and maintain community partnerships; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; monitor, manage, and report on health services activities; manage grants and budgets; oversee staff training; and provide other administrative support.

Prestigious law firm seeks experienced legal assistant. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have initiative, be detail-oriented, organized, computer literate, capable of learning new technologies and show a willingness to adapt to changing priorities. Law firm experience preferred, competitive salary & benefits package.

40 hours/week, full year. Health plan and excellent benefits. Please submit cover letter, resume, and three work references to: CVHSHealthServices@cvoeo.org. CVOEO/ Head Start is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. No phone calls, please.

Please reply with cover letter and resume to: Nikki Stevens, Firm Administrator Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP 210 College Street, P.O. Box 721 Burlington, VT 05402-0721 Or via email to: nstevens@langrock.com www.langrock.com

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in health, education, human services, or related field, plus three to five years of relevant work experience in public health, nursing, health education, nutrition, maternal and child health, health services administration or a related field. Demonstrated understanding of holistic health services, evaluating and interpreting health data, and promoting health and safety practices; a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks; and a cando, extra-mile attitude. Please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers for a complete job description.

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PLEASE POST THROUGH JULY 16, 2021

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM FOR FAST RESULTS, OR CONTACT MICHELLE BROWN: MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

JULY 21-28, 2021

MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER & PROJECT MANAGER Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP | Cureblindness), a VT-based nonprofit, is actively seeking a Major Gifts Officer & a Project Manager. Please visit our website for complete job descriptions, cureblindness.org/careers.

HOPE is hiring! We have three openings. ELECTRONICS TESTER

WE’RE HIRING!

25 hours a week. Test and perform minor repairs on small appliances and electronics.

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WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Line Cook AM Server AM & PM Host

40 hours a week. Responsibilities include supervision of store personnel, ensuring quality customer service, providing clerical and other support to Warehouse Operations Manager, scheduling deliveries and pickups, answering the phone. HOPE pays a liveable wage. All positions offer life and disability insurance and paid time off. Full time positions also offer platinum medical coverage and dental insurance.

Front Desk Associate Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Visit workathotelvt.com to apply Email your resume to work@hotelvt.com

HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE

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Highway Maintenance

Town Highway · Essex Junction, Vermont The Town of Essex Public Works Department is receiving applications for a full-time truck driver/plow operator. Applicants are encouraged to apply who have a minimum of two years’ overall experience, a CDL, and at least one year’s winter plowing experience. The salary will be set within the existing job classification system depending on experience and qualification. A signing bonus of $2500 is offered to new employees. Applicants who do not fully meet the position requirements may be considered at a lower entry level. Heavy equipment operators with plow experience may also be considered. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Public Works Mechanic

Town Highway · Essex Junction, Vermont The Town of Essex Public Works Department is receiving applications for a full-time mechanic level 2 or 3 to be responsible for maintenance of all public works vehicles and equipment. Applicants are encouraged to apply who have a minimum of four years’ overall experience in maintaining plow trucks and heavy equipment, such as a road grader, backhoe, loader and street sweeper, and a current CDL. The salary will be set within the existing job classification system depending on experience and qualification. A signing bonus may be offered. This is a full-time position with benefits. Information on these positions and application requirements can be obtained from Travis Sabataso at the Town of Essex Municipal offices, 81 Main St., Essex Junction, VT, 05452, by calling 878-1341 or via email at tsabataso@essex.org. Applications can be submitted online at essexvt.bamboohr.com/jobs/. The position is open until filled. EOE.

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7/19/21

Vermont Legal Aid seeks candidates for a full-time legal helpline position within the Office of the Health Care Advocate (HCA) in our Burlington office. The advocate will provide legal help over the phone to Vermonters with health care or health insurance problems. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. Responsibilities include advising consumers on their rights, investigating and resolving problems, and maintaining a high caseload and detailed case records. The successful candidate must be able to work on a team and have excellent communication and research skills. Four years' professional work experience or bachelor's degree, or a comparable mix of education and experience desired. Experience in advocacy, health care, health insurance, or human services is desirable but not required. Prior legal experience is not required. Base salary is $38,281with salary credit given for relevant prior work experience. Four weeks paid vacation, retirement, and excellent health benefits. Application deadline is July 26, 2021. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references combined into one pdf, sent by e-mail to hiring@vtlegalaid.org with “HCA Position” in the subject line. Please let us know how you heard about this position.

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Program Advocate: RESOURCE COORDINATOR Program Advocates are responsible for providing high-quality, wellcoordinated advocacy support for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence and stalking, their family members and friends. The Resource Coordinator is responsible for the organizational knowledge of community resources and access processes available to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

NORTHEAST KITCHEN

RETAIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

To apply, send resume and brief cover letter to receptionist@ hope-vt.org, or mail to Personnel, HOPE, 282 Boardman Street, Middlebury. Learn about HOPE at www.hope-vt.org.

7/9/21 4:36 PM

BLEU

40 hours a week. Responsibilities include machine maintenance, assisting with pickups and deliveries of large items, cleaning and repairing donated items, assisting customers. Must have solid mechanical and communication skills, valid drivers license.

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WISE works to end gender-based violence in the Upper Valley. We are hiring key positions within our core programs.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@cureblindness.org

Prevention and Education Program 10:46 AM EDUCATOR This position works with students, educators, and parents across 9 school districts to provide prevention education, student leadership to end violence, and youth advocacy for survivors. The perfect candidate has experience designing learning activities and developmentally appropriate curriculum, loves working with young people to build their leadership in social change, and is committed to the mission of WISE to end gender-based violence. These are both full time positions joining our team of dedicated and innovative staff committed to ending violence. Please visit our website at wiseuv. org/join-us for job descriptions. To apply, send cover letter and resume to peggy.oneil@ wiseuv.org.

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7/20/21 2:24 PM

Love Art? River Arts is hiring for

CO-DIRECTOR

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7/20/21 1:10 PM

CHEFS & COOKS Hiring full-time chefs & cooks with commercial kitchen experience! Competitive pay & benefits available. Explore this beautiful state through catering while creating some of Vermont's best cuisine that is powered by local and seasonal produce. If interested, please email christinecloud9vt@gmail.com.

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NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY! JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM

Firefighter/ EMT

VEDA IS HIRING

The Hinesburg Fire Department is accepting applications for TWO vacant positions of Firefighter/EMS Provider. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who will demonstrate their commitment to our town, residents and department. The Hinesburg Fire Department consists of 30 on call members, responding to an average of 400 calls per year. HFD provides Fire and First Response EMS coverage to the towns of Hinesburg and St. George. HFD will be starting an AEMT level ambulance service before January 1st, 2022 with the 3-year goal of a paramedic level ambulance. The town of Hinesburg offers a competitive benefits package, details can be provided upon request. Starting rate of pay for probationary firefighters based on qualifications: $46,000-$50,000 annually. These positions will work daytime shifts, up to five days per week with the schedule to be determined. Any questions can be directed to Interim Fire Chief Nicholas Baker at: nbaker@hinesburg.org. These positions are open until filled. Application review will begin July 23rd, 2021 with anticipated interviews the first week of August. Submit cover letter and resume by mail to: Interim Chief Nicholas Baker Hinesburg Fire Department 10632 VT Route 116 Hinesburg, VT 05461

Our dream candidate will be a team player who is ideally willing to commit to 1 day, 1 weeknight, and 1 weekend class with subbing flexibility (about 15-20 hours/week). Competitive hourly wage. Email Kat for more details: klawlis@davisstudiovt.com

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VEDA offers competitive salaries and excellent health and retirement packages. Other perks include a flexible work environment, generous education tuition reimbursement, and professional development and networking opportunities. VEDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer, interested in increasing staff diversity.

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Teacher/Community Coordinators Seeking full-time Teacher/Community Coordinators in Morrisville, Bradford and Barre. Candidates must have:

• High levels of independence, spirit, drive and capacity for student recruitment, outreach and organizing community involvement to support student success • Strong familiarity with the service area • Proven capacity for teaching and guiding basic skills instruction for adults and teens in: - Reading, writing, math, computer and financial literacy - English Language Learning and U.S. Citizenship prep - High school diploma and GED credentialing - Career and college readiness • Experience with developing personalized education and graduation education plans • Experience with recruiting and managing volunteers. Starting salary: $43,000–$45,000 annually based on experience. CVABE pays 100% of individual health, dental & short-term disability insurance, as well as employer 403(b) contributions and six weeks of paid vacation annually.

Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Executive Director - Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, Inc. 46 Washington Street, Suite 100, Barre, Vermont 05641 info@cvabe.org. Positions open until filled.

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Visit VEDA.org for details on all currently open positions, including Loan Servicing Analyst and Loan Closing Assistant.

Hinesburg is an equal opportunity employer

www.cvabe.org

Davis Studio is seeking a part time drawing/ painting instructor for our adult classes. We are looking for an exceptional teacher who is personally committed to enriching life by fostering the joy of creativity for everyone, at all stages of life and all levels of experience.

VEDA is Vermont’s economic development finance authority, staffed by a seasoned group of Vermont professionals. Since inception in 1974, VEDA has helped businesses and farms create jobs for Vermonters and enhance Vermont’s working landscape. The stories of VEDA’s borrowers reflect Vermont’s changing economy over the years, with VEDA playing a central role in helping business and farm owners bring their dreams and projects to fruition.

Qualified candidates should submit resume /cover letter to Cheryl Houchens: chouchens@veda.org.

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Drawing/ Painting Instructor

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CARES Housing Retention Specialist

7/14/21 4:21 PM

Franklin Grand Isle Community Action – St. Albans The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s (CVOEO) Franklin Grand Isle Community Action Program has an opening for a CARES Housing Retention Specialist to provide housing retention services and assist individuals and families with low income in finding or maintaining suitable housing, including advocating for clients with local social service agencies organizations, landlords and funding sources. Successful applicants will have a Bachelor degree in a related discipline plus two years of community service - case management or coaching experience desired; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively and in a positive manner with a diverse population, landlords, and other social service providers; bilingual abilities are a plus. This is a temporary 40 hours / week position expected to end on June 30, 2022. We offer competitive pay and a great benefit package! Please visit cvoeo.org/careers and submit a cover letter and resume to apply. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. CVOEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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7/19/21 10:19 AM

ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

POST YOUR JOBS AT JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM FOR FAST RESULTS, OR CONTACT MICHELLE BROWN: MICHELLE@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

JULY 21-28, 2021

RN NEEDED Regional Energy Planner The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking a person highly motivated to address climate change and Vermont’s clean energy goals by helping our municipalities implement projects from their adopted Energy Plans. We are looking for the right person and are open to a range of experience from entry level to a more senior professional.

Looking for an RN to support a wonderful and engaging gentleman in the Burlington area who has multiple high tech support needs. Full or part time is available. Competitive reimbursement. Need someone who is reliable and trustworthy. If you are interested in becoming a part of a great team, please contact Kevin @ 850.766.9479

More detail can be found at ccrpc.org/jobs. Please send a letter of interest and resume (with three references and contact information) in a single pdf to Charlie Baker, Executive Director, at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. We will begin reviewing applications on July 15th. We may share applications with other Vermont regional planning commissions. Please let us know in your letter of interest if you do not want us to share your application. This position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please. Applicants should be available for an interview.

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Apply in person, call 802-434-3818 or email: rmm@gmavt.net 1436 W Main St, Richmond, VT 05663. Exit 11 off I-89

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7/13/21 3:04 PM

Wolcott Elementary School The responsibilities of this position include the 12:49 PM preparation and serving of food to students during breakfast and lunch; clean and sterilize utensils, machines, and other equipment used during food preparation; ensure that students are served appropriate portion sizes, and store and handle food in safe ways.

The Regional Energy Planner will work on projects with several SALES ASSOCIATE - Richmond Mobil Mart 2h-MangnanMedicalConsulting051921.indd 1 5/14/21 municipalities. These projects will include those that reduce overall If you’re a hard worker, dependable and enjoy doing a variety of tasks energy use through conservation/efficiency measures and to shift we need you on our team! energy use from fossil fuels to renewable sources (primarily electricity • Full and part-time, flexible hours, days, nights, wk/ends. and biomass). These projects will provide quantifiable benefits • $12-15 per hr - based on experience to communities in terms of cost savings and in terms of carbon • BENEFITS & profit sharing reductions. This position may also work in other program areas • TRAINING PROVIDED (Cashiering, Retailing, Accounting) including, but not limited to regional planning and land use planning. The individual selected must be a self-starter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines. Regular night meetings will be expected. Valid driver’s license required. Salary ranges are from $40,000 to $85,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Food Service Cook

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We have a great benefit package including medical, dental, vision, group life and long term disability insurance, flexiblespending accounts for health and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid leave, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.

Requires Servsafe certification every 5 years. The position is for 7 hours per day with paid holidays, additional training/ preparation days and a full benefit package. All applicants should apply via SchoolSpring.com Job ID #3551272.

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7/19/21 3:59 PM

Full COVID vaccination is required for all on-campus employment.

HOUSING PROGRAM MANAGER Capstone Community Action is seeking a Program Manager to bring our housing programs to the next level. Ideal candidate will have case management supervision experience, demonstrated understanding of homelessness, highly organized approach to service delivery systems, data collection and measurement in a grant based funding environment. Ability to collaborate with community partners in a visible and positive manner. At least five years of experience in social work or social services delivery within non-profit settings. Why work for Capstone? We offer many benefits including medical/dental, a 401k plan, and paid time off. Plus, you’ll be making a difference by helping Vermonters live better lives. For a complete job description visit capstonevt.org/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@capstonevt.org. Capstone Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from all genders, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

Supervisor, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing Provides leadership, planning, and day-to-day direction of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and associated staff.

Public Safety Officer (sign on bonus!) Ensures the safety and security of students, employees and visitors on the University by foot and vehicle patrol. Full and part-time positions available. Evening work is anticipated. $15/hour or higher depending on experience.

Human Resources Coordinator Performs tasks related to payroll and human resources system data entry. Some remote work authorized.

User Support Specialist Provides computing, technology and telecommunication support for the Norwich community via email, walk-ins and telephone. $15.50/hour or higher depending on experience. For further information or to apply for these and other great jobs: https://norwich.interviewexchange.com

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We are BUSY and we want to hire you! Looking for a highly qualified MASSAGE THERAPIST(s). • Professional and adorable place to work in the Mad River Valley. • We are a thriving and busy practice with amazing clientele and most of all, our staff rocks! • Great pay, great hours, great staff • Must be licensed/registered in the state of Vermont • Must be insured with the AMTA or ABMP • access to vision and dental Send inquiries or email to: Mad River Massage 5677 Main street Waitsfield, Vermont 05674 Info@madrivermassage.com (802)496-5638

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7/20/21 9:58 AM

NEW JOBS POSTED DAILY! JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Our manufacturing facility in Georgia, VT is growing! We are looking for full-time, year-round

Keens Crossing – Winooski, VT 05404 40 Hours Full Time

to manufacture our high-quality garden-related products.

PRODUCTION/WAREHOUSE WORKERS

HallKeen Management is seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician to enhance current skills, acquire new knowledge and grow with our company. Responsibilities are quite diverse, including but not limited to, Apartment turnovers, grounds keeping, various janitorial duties, painting, appliance, electrical, heating, plumbing and safety equipment repair and replacement and providing assistance at other company properties when needed.

• Full benefits package • Generous vacation policy • Competitive pay • Huge discount on product • Own shares of the company • Amazing culture and co-workers

The qualified candidate must have reliable transportation and have the ability to assist in carrying appliances and climbing ladders as needed. Please e-mail resume to dfinnigan@hallkeen.com.

104A Arrowhead Industrial Park • Building 110, Georgia, VT Please go to our careers page at gardeners.com/careers and apply online! SERAC_7D_5H_71621.indd 1 5h-GardenersSupply072121.indd 1

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Duties include generating customer invoices, posting customer payments and creating bank deposits, paying vendor invoices, reviewing weekly time cards for submission to payroll company, taking customer phone orders, filing various documents and other duties as assigned. Knowledge of general accounting and Microsoft Office required and experience with Quick Books a plus. Competitive salary and benefits. Familiar with use of a typewriter is a plus. Please send resume to: GRANITE CITY TOOL COMPANY OF VERMONT ATTN: JERRY MASCOLA P.O. BOX 411 BARRE, VERMONT 05641

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7/20/21 1:17 PM

ACCOUNTING CLERK

7/1/21 1:23 PM

Help Vermonters pursue their education goals!

OUTREACH COUNSELOR (VSGU)

100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED

Outreach Counselors are an important part of our mission driven team at VSAC. This role provides career and college readiness services to students in middle and high school. Ideal candidate is adept at building relationships and making connections, works well independently, is flexible and eager to learn. This position will work with students in grades seven through twelve at Colchester Middle and High and Winooski Middle and High Schools. This is a full-time position, 45 weeks per year with an immediate start date. Qualifications include but are not limited to a combination of education and experience including Master’s degree in counseling, education or related field or equivalent combination of experience and other education. Our work is often focused on underrepresented youth. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who fully understand the challenges and the perspectives of the communities that we serve. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license verified by a Motor Vehicle Record Report, a properly inspected, registered, and insured motor vehicle for business use, and provide their own workspace, including internet access. Applicants must also successfully complete a criminal background check. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued grant funds. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package. Apply at vsac.org (Jobs at VSAC link in site footer). VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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Join the team at Gardener’s Supply Company! We are a 100% employee-owned company and an award winning and nationally recognized socially responsible business. We work hard AND offer a fun place to work including BBQs, staff parties, employee garden plots and much more! We also offer strong cultural values, competitive wages and outstanding benefits!

System Administrator: We’re seeking a talented individual to join our Network team in the IT department. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day health and maintenance of our data infrastructure. Our network environment supports 6 locations consisting of 60+ servers and 300+ PC’s over both WAN & LAN backbones. Our servers consist of physical and virtualized (VMware) machines, both on premise and in the Microsoft Azure cloud. The Network team is also responsible for the maintenance of a Cisco Unified messaging system and support for Call Center routing and recording software. Our ideal candidate will have 3+yrs experience administering Windows servers and PCs in an Active Directory domain; experience with widearea networking and troubleshooting; experience with management of VMware systems, corporate anti-virus solutions, and data backup systems. Interested? Please go to our careers page at www.gardeners.com/careers and apply online!

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ATTENTION RECRUITERS:

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JULY 21-28, 2021

PLANNING TECHNICIAN

STOWE FREE LIBRARY The Stowe Free Library is a cherished community institution and has 6,400 registered borrowers and 25,000 volumes in its collection. It is located within the historic Helen Day Memorial Building in the center of Stowe, a premier four-season resort community with a population of 4,300.

Join a versatile team of planners addressing urban design, land conservation, historic preservation, sustainable transportation, water quality, energy efficiency, and more in the historic and dynamic town of Williston, Vermont. Situated eight miles from downtown Burlington and at the gateway to the Green Mountains and beyond, this town of over 10,000 people offers a chance to experience many of the challenges and opportunities faced by growing places in New England in a supportive and stimulating environment.

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN The Stowe Free Library is seeking a customer service and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Circulation Librarian, and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This position involves direct contact with the public as well as maintaining the library’s patron database.

Applicants who are beginning a career in planning and looking for valuable on-the-ground experience are encouraged to apply. The town of Williston offers an excellent compensation package including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and overtime pay or compensatory time for evening meetings. This is a 40 hour/week Monday-Friday position with a hiring range of $18.49 to $20.00/hour.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN The Stowe Free Library is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented librarian to fill the position of Technical Services Librarian and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This position involves maintaining the library catalog system and processing material.

The preferred deadline for applications is Friday, August 6th at 12:00PM. Please

Both positions require a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is send a letter and resume in .PDF format to Planning Director Matt Boulanger at mboulanger@willistonvt.org. required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge of and experience with computers, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), data base management, and current technologies are preferred. Good verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, and supervisory skills are required. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work 4t-TownofWilliston071421.indd 1 7/13/21 and to lift and shelve books. This position includes evenings and Saturday hours, comes with excellent benefits and a starting salary of $17.66 - $18.63 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

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COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST Colchester School District seeks a selfmotivated, creative, and energetic individual to serve as the district’s Communication and Transportation Specialist. This position will provide direct support to the district’s communication director to coordinate timely, accurate, and relevant communication that achieves the district’s goals of informing internal and external stakeholders. Duties may include writing staff and student highlights, updating language on our websites, maintaining the online district-wide calendar and coordinating annual activity dates, composing crisis communication, and creating event notifications. Successful candidates have experience professionally communicating with various stakeholders using traditional methods as well as social media, photography, and video production. This position maintains positive relationships with media, school sites, employees, transportation contractors, and community leaders. This position is responsible for the coordination of multiple aspects of student transportation (self-performed and contracted) including safety, routing, scheduling, training, resolving

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The Champlain Water District (CWD), an award winning regional water supplier having the distinction of receiving the “First in the Nation Excellence In Water Treatment Award” from the Partnership for Safe Water, is seeking applications from highly-qualified candidates for the new position of Systems Analyst. This position requires a strong technical working knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and computerized equipment, as well as an advanced knowledge of the CWD supply, treatment, and transmission system. The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the CWD computer network, inclusive of all workstations, software, servers, including the security workstation. This position assists in programming, maintenance, and operation of the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system including all Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) as needed. This position assists in maintaining the office phone system and cellular network.

transportation issues, and establishing active communication across all stakeholder groups. This position will participate in the strategic planning of transportation delivery and oversee the overall daily operations of transportation in the Colchester School District. The outcome is to enable each student to take full advantage of the complete range of curricular and extracurricular activities offered by Colchester Schools through safe and efficient transportation.

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer applications and networks from an accredited college, university or technical school. Minimum of 5 years’ experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the possession of required competencies.

Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, journalism, public relations, or equivalent related experience. Successful candidates must be organized, have attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. They must have the ability to relate and communicate with a diverse community and staff, maintain strict confidentiality, and be able to complete projects independently and as a member of a collaborative team. Candidates must perform responsibilities with the highest ethical integrity while focusing on achieving the goals and visions of the school district.

Additional experience could also include installation of process controls and equipment as well as programming in SCADA systems. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Microsoft Technician Certificate on a schedule established by the District. Must possess a valid State of Vermont driver’s license with a clean record and the ability to meet the insurability criteria of the District’s insurance carrier. Competitive salary, including an excellent benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer. Cover letter & resume to: tracy.bessette@champlainwater.org

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FULL-TIME TEACHERS BIRTH-5

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Our opening is for a person who may work in any of our six classrooms depending on the daily needs. Candidates would be working in a co-teaching position alongside the current lead teacher. This is a full time position, Monday-Friday.

Recovery Vermont

Ideal candidates will have training in Teaching Strategies Gold, be well versed in Child Care Licensing Regulations,VT Mandated Reporter and Orientation Training and be familiar with V.E.L.S. We offer eye and dental coverage as well as a Simple IRA retirement plan. We offer professional development reimbursement and access to student loan forgiveness programs.

COMMUNICATIONS AND FINANCE COORDINATOR

Associates degree in ECE or related field preferred. Hourly rate $15.50-16.50 dependent on qualifications and experience.

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Come join our amazing staff! Email resume to: ccc@gmavt.net

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Building Bright Futures, a Williston based 501c3 organization, is seeking a part-time senior level Finance Manager. The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the Building Bright Futures budget, consisting of multiple federal, state, and philanthropic grants, as well as individual donations. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Team to oversee all financial management functions of the organization with a focus on budget planning, and finance reporting; preparing all fiscal reports; overseeing the receipt and disbursement of organizational funds and contract budgets; supporting payroll and accounts payable; assisting with the annual organizational audit.

DESIRED EXPERTISE • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of budgeting, fiscal management and reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations • Bachelor’s degree in finance

Work in one of the most important fields in Vermont for an organization with an exceptional staff culture rooted in passion, kindness, and listening. The Coordinator will provide organization, coordination, and communication support for Recovery Vermont’s nationally recognized and credentialed advocacy, training, and leadership programs. We seek an Information Coordinator with an exceptional attention to detail, excellent organization and communication skills, and strength-based approaches to work. Competitive salary and benefits. Send your resume and cover letter to: peter@recoveryvermont.org. 7t-RecoveryVT072121.indd 1

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ADVOCATE/PARALEGAL LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROJECT Vermont Legal Aid seeks candidates for a full-time position within its Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project to advocate for the rights of individuals receiving long-term care services and supports. This position will be part of a dedicated team that provides person-centered advocacy to people living in long-term care facilities, or who receive Choices for Care long-term care services and supports in the community. The position will be remote initially but will be based out of Legal Aid’s Rutland office once the pandemic is over. We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a non-profit grant management (including private and public grants management and reporting) • Experience in preparation and analysis of fiscal reports and data • Experience preparing for and overseeing an organization audit • Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely on financial and contractual matters • Strong proficiency in MS Excel spreadsheet software and Quickbooks The part-time Finance Director position is 30 hours a week, $50 per hour, with a flexible schedule and great work environment. A full job description is available at: buildingbrightfutures.org. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references by Thursday July 28th at 5pm. Please send application materials as one pdf labeled: lastname_firstname_FinanceDirector to: kmobbs@buildingbrightfutures.org. Position is open until filled.

Responsibilities include advising residents of long-term care and seniors living in the community of their rights, investigating and resolving problems, and working to improve their quality of life. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, as well as on a team, and have excellent communication skills. Experience in advocacy, long-term care, or human services is desirable but not required. Prior legal experience is not required. The position requires travel throughout southwestern Vermont and the rest of the state in a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement provided. Four years’ professional work experience or bachelor’s degree, or a comparable mix of education and experience desired. Base salary is $38,281 with salary credit given for relevant prior work experience. Four weeks paid vacation, retirement, and excellent health benefits. Application deadline is July 26, 2021. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references combined into one pdf, sent by e-mail to hiring@ vtlegalaid.org with “VOP Position” in the subject line. Please let us know how you heard about this position. 7t-VTLegalAid071421.indd 1

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JULY 21-28, 2021

SHARED LIVING PROVIDER Northeast Kingdom Full Time, Yearly Contract, Self-Employed position As a Shared Living Provider, you would be responsible for the 24 hour supervision of the consumer in your home. The individual would need transportation to appointments and support on any teleconferencing needed. The provider would be expected to attend all treatment team meetings. Single male preferred, however a couple without children could be successful. The position would provide a generous stipend, along with after hour crisis support. The right applicant would offer a home in the northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

REQUIREMENTS: • Must pass a background check, complete an application process successfully, Have a valid driver's license, and a reliable vehicle. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Preferred experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled.

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We’re looking for a full-time Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Come join us for our 2 day Dining Job Fair and learn how you can be a part of our Dining Services and Retail Food Operations teams!

GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF

***$750 sign on bonus***

Health care and sourcing experience preferred.

Middlebury College Dining Services on campus are an integral part of the overall college experience. The Middlebury College Dining Services team takes great pride in providing a positive and welcoming experience for our students, faculty/staff and guests. Middlebury College Dining Services has multiple Retail and Board, dining locations across campus that offer creative, locally sourced, chef driven menus served in a friendly and welcoming dining space by a caring and service driven team committed to offering the best service we can.

Interested? Call our Talent Acquisition team at (802) 371-4191

As a member of the Middlebury College Dining Services team, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks and functions depending on the position you are hired for. Rest assured that you will be adequately trained and supported to ensure your success to assist us in creating craveable taste memories for all our guests dining at Middlebury College. All Dining Services employees must comply with applicable sanitation, health and safety guidelines.

Learn more about working with us at UVMHealth.org/CVMC/Jobs

Come join us and be a part of our team and prepare for on the spot interviews with our hiring team! Currently hiring for: • Cooks • Kitchen Utility Worker • AM Supervisor Wilson Café • PM Grille Cashier • PM Asst Manager Retail Foods • Catering Team Member • Dishwashers

For full description and to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/2372615 58 Hepburn Road Middlebury, VT 05753

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Make a Difference in People’s Lives 2 Full-time AmeriCorps Positions with a National Leader in Affordable Housing Our HomeOwnership Center, serving the affordable housing needs of Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, is seeking a Home Education Coordinator and a Shared Equity Coordinator. These 11+ month positions engage with the community to help coordinate CHT’s services and programs. Proficient computer and writing skills, and a commitment to community service required. Experience in housing, teaching, or lending is a plus. Positions start Sept. 8, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. For information and to apply visit vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions Questions? Please contact Jaclyn at 861-7338.

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STAFF NURSE (LPN OR RN) AND LNAs Flexible Shifts Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and longterm care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home”. We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting. We offer flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, loan programs, great benefits and an amazing community setting, all at a pace where you can be your best. Starting your nursing career? We always welcome new nurses! Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE.

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Data and Research Coordinator Advance Vermont, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of Vermonters who have completed education and training after high school, seeks a professional passionate about using data to inform decision making and drive statewide change. The Data and Research Coordinator will take the lead on all things numbers, from tracking indicators of postsecondary attainment via Advance Vermont’s data dashboard to informing the organization’s policy agenda to creating the state’s first comprehensive database of post-high school education and training programs. The ideal candidate will enjoy manipulating large spreadsheets and data sets, have excellent research and analytical skills, and the ability to make complex information understandable and accessible to the public.

Outreach and Policy Manager The state has set a goal that 70 percent of Vermonters will hold a postsecondary credential by the year 2025. It’s a big goal that requires a coordinated effort of educators, employers, government and non-profit leaders, and philanthropists. As a collective impact initiative, Advance Vermont fosters collaboration and spurs action to help reach that goal. Advance Vermont seeks candidates skilled in stakeholder outreach, partnership building, and advocacy for the position of Outreach and Policy Manager. The position will play a key role in bringing together a growing group of stakeholders from across the state to ensure more Vermonters have access to and complete post-high school education and training. This includes creating new organizational partnerships, leading outreach efforts to drive awareness and use of MyFutureVT (Advance Vermont’s new online hub for education and career resources), and developing and implementing advocacy campaigns. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with a passion for building partnerships to drive systems level change, possess a background in workforce and education policy, and enjoy thinking outside the box to find solutions to complex challenges. These positions come with competitive pay and excellent benefits, including health, dental, retirement, and paid time off. Remote work is an option. To learn more and apply, visit www.advancevermont.org/jobs. VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled www.VSAC.org 10v-VSAC072121.indd 1 6t-BlueCrossBlueShield072121 1

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JULY 21-28, 2021

WHERE YOU AND YOUR WORK MATTER...

GENERAL MANAGER PLAINFIELD CO-OP

Are you passionate about local food and cooperative businesses? The General Manager oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations and ensures the Co-op reaches organizational ends established by the Board of Directors while remaining within Board defined limits and aligned with the Co-op’s mission. An established food cooperative, serving the community for nearly 50 years, The Plainfield Co-op offers an intimate and supportive working environment.

GREEN MOUNTAIN CARE BOARD MEMBER - MONTPELIER Are you looking for an opportunity to provide oversight in Vermont’s efforts to control escalating health care costs, improve quality, and achieve universal health access? If so, please consider applying for an exciting and challenging position on the Green Mountain Care Board, established by Vermont’s health care reform law. Full/Part Time (32 hours per week). For more information and application materials, please visit: https:// humanresources.vermont.gov/GMCB-Search-2021. Application Deadline: 8/13/2021. Learn more at: careers.vermont.gov

View the position description and qualifications at the Co-op’s website: plainfieldcoop.com. This is a full-time, exempt management position and reports to the Board. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to board@plainfieldcoop.com This position will remain open until filled. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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When you work for the State of Vermont, you and your work matter. A career with the State puts you on a rich and rewarding professional path. You’ll find jobs in dozens of fields – not to mention an outstanding total compensation package.

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CUSTODIAN I - MONTPELIER Seeking Custodians for second shift positions, 12pm to 8:30pm, M-F. Responsible for custodial duties within offices such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting. May wash walls, windows and dust or polishes furniture in addition to cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies. May perform grounds keeping or snow removal. Criminal background check required. For more information, contact Jonathan Rutledge at jonathan.rutledge@vermont.gov. Department: Buildings & General Services. Status: Permanent, Full-time. Job ID # 12465. Application Deadline: July 26, 2021.

BLIND SER VICES REHABILITATION ASSOCIATE – RUTLAND

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This position with Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) will provide Independent Living (IL) casework duties that include consumer interviews and creation of IL Plans and services. Assists DBVI consumers in job development that includes develop resumes, apply for jobs, and more. Performs administrative duties in the Rutland office that includes bill paying and organization. Person that cares about helping people meet their goals, has great communication and interpersonal skills. For more information, contact Fred Jones, fred.jones@vermont.gov or Taya Tarr, taya.tarr@vermont.gov. Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living. Status: Limited Service. Job ID #15133. Application Deadline: July 28, 2021.

The Agency of Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program. The position requires significant interaction with other officials in public and non-public sectors to foster collaboration by promoting opportunities for statewide coordination and planning. Duties include: grant management, budget development, negotiating contracts for services, and program development. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. For more information, Dawn O’Toole at Dawn.OToole@vermont.gov. Department: AHS Central Office. Status: Permanent, Full-time. Job ID # 18942. Application Deadline: August 3, 2021.

AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR - MONTPELIER Are you a driven and experienced marketing professional interested in leading a team in developing communications, organizing events, and guiding marketing efforts on behalf of the Agency and Vermont agricultural and food businesses? This rare opportunity is a fast-paced position with a high level of autonomy and includes work in international markets, tradeshows, and events. Excellent communication and budget management skills are required. For more information, contact Laura Ginsburg at laura.ginsburg@vermont.gov, 802-522-2252. Department: Agriculture, Food and Markets. Status: Permanent. Job ID # 17594. Application Deadline: July 25, 2021.

VOCREHAB COUNSELOR I & II - NEWPORT The Newport Office of VocRehab is recruiting for a skilled rehabilitation/career counselor with an ability to support consumers with physical, psychological, or cognitive disabilities in their efforts to access careers and gain employment. This position will serve high school youth and adults. Excellent communication, organizational & computer skills are needed and must be proficient in MS Office as well as various video platforms (MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.). Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, Liz Harrington at elizabeth.harrington@vermont.gov. Department: AHS/DAIL/VR. Status: Permanent, Full-time. Job ID # Level I 18779, Level II 19023. Application Deadline: July 27, 2021.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - VERMONT PSYCHIATRIC CARE HOSPITAL - BERLIN Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, located in Berlin, Vermont is recruiting for a strength based leader to oversee daily operations for a 25 bed facility. The ideal candidate will have had demonstrated success in leading teams, ensuring clinical excellence, and operating with financial strength. The CEO, in collaboration with Appointing Authority and VPCH Leadership team, is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a strategic plan to support the hospitals success. For more information, Emily Hawes at Emily.Hawes@vermont.gov. Status: Exempt, Full-time. Job ID # 18793. Application Deadline: August 8, 2021.

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VOC REHAB COUNSELOR I & II - BARRE The Barre Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for a skilled rehabilitation/career counselor. This position will provide VR services under the workvt2.0 project to help individuals on SSDI/ SSI explore the possibilities of training, education or skills gains to find meaningful, self-sustaining employment and transition to no longer receiving SS benefits. Workvt2.0 helps people explore the world of work and debunk the myths of working while on social security. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, contact William Sugarman, Regional Manager, 802-917-4143 or william.sugarman@vermont.gov. Department: AHS/DAIL/VR. Status: Limited Service, Part-time. Job ID # Level I 18981, Level II 18794. Application Deadline: July 27, 2021.

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The Newport Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is recruiting for a skilled rehabilitation/career counselor. This position will provide VR services under the workvt2.0 project to help individuals on SSDI/SSI explore the possibilities of training, education or skills gains to find meaningful, selfsustaining employment and transition to no longer receiving SS benefits. Workvt2.0 helps people explore the world of work and debunk the myths of working while on social security. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, contact Liz Harrington at elizabeth.harrington@vermont.gov. Department: AHS/DAIL/VR. Status: Limited Service, Part-time. Job ID # Level I 18790, Level II 18781. Application Deadline: July 25, 2021.

CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR - MONTPELIER Seeking Custodial Supervisor for the historic Montpelier Complex. In this position, you will be supervising a diverse and hard working custodial staff while providing a clean and safe environment for our tenants and the public. Experience required. Monday through Friday 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, contact Jonathan Rutledge at jonathan.rutledge@vermont.gov. Department: Buildings & General Services. Status: Permanent, Full-time. Job ID # 16285. Application Deadline: July 26, 2021.

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talents in the coming days. My reading of the current astrological potentials tells me that your chances of doing so are much better than usual. Your ability to connect with the eternal child and wise animal within you is at a peak.

TAURUS

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22):

Cancerian artist Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656) achieved the impossible: She became a supremely skilled and renowned painter in an era when women had virtually no opportunities to become artists. Many aspects of her work distinguished her from other painters. For example, she depicted women as having strong, agile hands and arms. In Artemisia’s world, the power of women’s wrists, forearms and fingers signifies their ability to put their mark upon the world, to accomplish strenuous practical tasks with grace and flair. If I were going to paint images of you in the coming weeks, I would also portray you as having strong, agile hands and arms. I suspect you’ll have potent agency to get things done — to adeptly manipulate the material world to serve your ideals. (Thoughts about Artemisia’s hands come from art historian Mary D. Garrard.)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Valerie Andrews reminds us that as children, we all had the “magical capacity to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of a flower or a bee; to feel the earth quiver and breathe beneath us; to know a hundred different smells of mud and listen unselfconsciously to the soughing of the trees.” Oh, how I would love you to be able to recover even a fraction of those

(April 20-May 20): Taurus singer Barbara Streisand has a shopping mall built below her large home. Its purpose isn’t to sell consumer goods to strangers but rather to stash her precious belongings and show them off when friends come over. Among the storefronts are an antique store, doll shop, costume shop and candy store. The coming weeks would be an excellent time for you to start building a shopping mall beneath your home, too, Taurus. If that’s too expensive or complicated, here are alternatives: 1. Revitalize your appreciation for your treasured possessions. 2. Acquire a new treasured possession or two that will inspire you to love your life even more than you already do. 3. Reacquaint yourself with the spiritual powers that your treasured possessions arouse in you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Dalai Lama

says there are core similarities between science and Buddhism. Both keep searching for evermore complete versions of the truth. Both employ firsthand observation and experimentation to do that noble work. If they find new information that contradicts previously held versions of the truth, both are willing to discard them. Now that you Geminis are entering the Deep Questioning Phase of your astrological cycle, I’d love you to make generous use of the Buddhist/Scientific approach. More complete versions of the truth will be available in abundance in the coming weeks — if you’re alert for them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Once upon a time”: That’s your phrase of power these days. What do I mean by that? I’m suggesting that you will strengthen your problem-solving abilities by engaging in playful pretending for the sheer fun of it. I’m predicting that you will boost your confidence by dreaming up amusing magical stories in which you endure heroic tests and achieve epic feats. And I’m proposing that you will fine-tune your ability to accomplish practical feats if you regard your robust imagination as crucial to your success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo singersongwriter Fiona Apple says she’s not religious. On the other hand, she regularly kneels on the ground and announces to whatever great power might be listening, “Thank you for my problems, and I send my love everywhere.” She’s sincere. She regards her sadness and her challenges as being equally important to her happiness and success. The difficulties teach her what she didn’t even realize she needed to know and make her appreciate the good times more intensely. I suggest you borrow from her approach right now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nobel Prizewinning author Albert Camus wrote, “Great feelings bring with them their own universe” — which he said may either be degraded or splendid, selfish or generous. I love that he allowed for the possibility that great feelings could be positive and noble. So many renowned thinkers focus on negative and ignoble states of mind. In accordance with current astrological potentials, Libra, your task is to cultivate feelings that are splendid and generous. These sentiments should exalt you, uplift you and empower you to spread transformative benevolence to those whose lives you touch. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “How can you hold on to something that won’t hold still?” asked Scorpio poet Benjamin Fondane. In general, you Scorpios have more talent than every other sign of the zodiac at doing just that: corralling wiggly, slippery things and making them work for you. And I expect this skill will be especially in play for you during the coming weeks. Your grasp on the elusive assets won’t ever be perfect, but it will be sufficiently effective to accomplish small wonders. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian Calvin Trillin is a witty writer with a good imagination and a flair for inventive language. But back in school, he confesses, “Math was always my bad subject. I couldn’t convince my teachers that many of my answers were meant ironically.” You Sagittarians are authorized by the cosmic powers-that-be to borrow your style and attitude from Trillin in the coming weeks. So you shouldn’t be fixated on mathematical precision and fas-

tidious logic; your task is not to be conceptually impeccable and scrupulously sensible. Rather, you have a license to be extra lyrical and lush and rhapsodic and humorous and irrepressible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 2011, an eBay seller produced a 19th-century photo that he said proved Capricorn actor Nicholas Cage is a time-traveling vampire. Although the character in the image did indeed resemble the Oscar-winning star, he rejected the theory and emphatically declared that he is not a time-traveling vampire. Maybe that all sounds absurd, but I must tell you that you may soon have to deal with people’s equally inaccurate and off-kilter theories about you. My advice: Don’t take it personally. Simply correct others’ misimpressions and rely solely on yourself for definitive ideas about who you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’ve assem-

bled excerpts of love poems for your inspiration. Why? Because you’re entering the Intensified Intimacy Phase of your astrological cycle. Consider using the following riffs as inspiration when you interact with loved ones. 1. “I profess the religion of love; it’s the belief, the faith I keep.” 2. “Holding your hand, I can hear your bones singing into mine and feel the moon as it rolls through you.” 3. “Raw light spills from your eyes, utterly naked, awakening an intoxicating shimmer of adventure.” 4. “I ask you please to speak to me forever.” (Poem fragments are from Ibn ‘Arabi, Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, Herman Hesse, Sara Eliza Johnson, Alejandra Pizarnik.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An Australian witch named Michelle Clinton praises the joys of a “moon garden.” It features flowers and plants that reveal their full beauty after dark. Among the flowers that bloom at night are evening primrose, angel’s trumpet and Dutchman’s pipe cactus. As for the flowers whose aromas are most potent after the sun sets: nightblooming jasmine, garden heliotrope and honeysuckle. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will have resemblances to a moon garden in the near future, Pisces. Be alert for opportunities to glow and grow in the dark. (More: tinyurl.com/lunargarden)

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LOST IN HEALTHY LIVING Lovely smile from under your bucket hat somewhere around the wine. In the vitamin aisle, we exclaimed what a maze the place is! I (tattoos, black dress) asked if you knew where you were going. You said, “No, I’m too addled from the heat.” Wish I’d lingered longer; wonder if we had more to say. Interested in another conversation? When: Thursday, July 15, 2021. Where: Healthy Living. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915347

BEAUTIFUL TALL WOMAN ON PINE I heard you and saw you, and I’m interested. Sorry about the slow roll on my bike. I was hoping for an opportunity to say hello. I hope you find what you are looking for. When: Friday, July 16, 2021. Where: Dealer. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915344

GRAY JEEP, NY PLATES, CITY MARKET I honestly don’t even know how you hit that speed within the confines of the parking lot. Anyway, I was the tall fella in a Red Wings shirt and cap, then we saw each other again inside. I think you’re tall and pretty and seem interesting. Please confirm the last piece. When: Sunday, July 18, 2021. Where: City Market. You: Woman. Me: Gender non-conformist. #915346

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RE ‘HOW CAN WE RECONNECT?’ Did you ever reconnect? If not, maybe some clues: Did you work together? What color is your “car”? How about his? Do you have any piercings? Mystery and intrigue here! When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: maybe Colchester Pond. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915345 RUTLAND HANNAFORD 7/15 You were behind me in the checkout line. We exchanged a few smiles but didn’t speak. You wore shades and a Red Sox hat; I was the girl in the blank tank and pink skirt. We both bought beer and ice cream. I wouldn’t mind having a pint of either sometime. When: Thursday, July 15, 2021. Where: Rutland Hannaford. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915343

YOGA BABE LIKED MY CANOE You liked my canoe and had a lovely smile. Go for a paddle sometime? When: Friday, July 16, 2021. Where: yoga, then co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915342

COOP CUTIE You: red hair, blue eyes, banging bod, still playing it safe behind a mask, I want to say 25 to 30? Me: tall, fit, brown hair, 30s, grabbing some DIPA before the store closed. I wanted to stay and chat, but the store was closing. Maybe I can take you out sometime. When: Friday, July 9, 2021. Where: Middlebury Co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915340 WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE Sarah, Lisa, Angie ... to name a few. Here’s to all the girls I’ve loved and lost, whether we spent years together or just moments. I hope you are doing well. When: Saturday, July 10, 2021. Where: in memory. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915339 MIDD CO-OP BEAUTY Line 6, cashier with the curly red hair at the co-op. You played hard to get, but if I got you alone I bet I could make you be a good girl for me. Intrigued? When: Sunday, July 4, 2021. Where: Middlebury Food Co-op. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915338

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Dear Reverend,

Two months ago, I got a Brazilian wax to surprise my husband on our anniversary. He loved it. Me, not so much. I thought it looked and felt weird. Now that the hair is growing back, he’s been hinting that he wants me to get another one. Should I just do it to keep him happy?

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RE: “HOW CAN WE RECONNECT?” I no longer have your number. It’s why I asked you to find me — you know where I am. Your life isn’t as “open” as mine. Take the lead this time. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915335 OAKLEDGE COVE CUTIE, 7/6 8 P.M. You: tall, smiley man with dark hair and black dog. Me: woman sitting with friends and a goldendoodle. My friend mentioned her dog was friendly. You replied, “My dog likes to fight ... but I’m friendly.” I watched you leave and noticed you stopped to soak in the sunset. My dog also likes to fight. Meet sometime with our dogs on leash? When: Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Where: Oakledge Cove. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915334 4TH OF JULY BOSTON BOY I just wanted you to know, all day, I kept noticing my lip puffy and raw from when you chewed it up when we made out last night, and I haven’t been Frenchkissed that way since my first boyfriend in Montréal. My lip is almost normal now, and I could use the passion of an All-American Boston Boy soon. When: Monday, July 5, 2021. Where: Red Square. You: Man. Me: Man. #915333 RE: “HOW CAN WE RECONNECT?” One can only hope when reading your post that you are reaching out to them. Seems broken hearts weren’t that rare last year. I would love to feel you close to me again. If you’re the one my heart still beats for, then reach out to me. Send me a text with a picture of a flower, and I’ll know. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915332 MORETOWN GROCERY 7/1 I was pumping gas into a black pickup, and you were reorganizing your car with other people. Dark hair and sunglasses caught my attention, so much so that I almost lost my wallet, not noticing it fell out of my pocket. Thank you to the person behind me. You noticed I kept glancing at you. Felt I knew you. Certainly would like to. When: Thursday, July 1, 2021. Where: Moretown Grocery. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915331

Dear Prickly Pear,

Orson Welles famously once said, “We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone.” I would add that we have to deal with our pubes alone. It’s nice that you want to take your husband’s desires into consideration, but you’re the one who has to handle the hair down there 24-7. Your bush, your business, baby. (They don’t call it public hair for a reason.) Instead of going full Brazilian, you could trim things up into a fun shape like a heart or keep it tidy with a nice landing strip. However, if you’re used to the

MARTY’S FIRST STOP We started up a conversation regarding hummingbird food, then had a great conversation related to our camper lifestyle until we were interrupted by my holiday guest. Enjoyed your company and would like to visit more. When: Sunday, May 30, 2021. Where: Marty’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915336

I TUGGED ON YOUR BACKPACK Overalls and a pack might not be ideal dancing attire, but you looked pretty ideal yourself at DJ Taka night. But a few wrong numbers later, I wonder if you gave me the slip on purpose or incidentally. (Poor choice of parchment? I’m so sorry!) If the former, hats off; if the latter, Nora: Please get in touch? When: Saturday, June 26, 2021. Where: Radio Bean. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915325

HOW CAN WE RECONNECT? It was never my time you wasted. I would repeat the moments a million times over with your hands on me. I knew the first moment we met you were going to be trouble. Guess I should’ve listened then, but that feeling is like an addiction. I reacted too quickly in the end. You know how to find me. When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915330

ESSEX LAUNDROMAT WORKER Have seen you a few times mopping the floors. Think you are very attractive. If interested in meeting sometime, let me know what you were wearing and the street where the laundromat is. If not, just take it as a compliment that you are a very handsome guy. When: Sunday, June 27, 2021. Where: Essex. You: Man. Me: Man. #915324

YOU, WHO TAKES MY BENEFITS A message to my “friend” who lays with me: “I whispered to him, ‘You’ll regret it if you let me go. I don’t wait for a man, if he’s not willing to grow.’; he didn’t believe me, he made his choice & that was the last time he ever heard my voice.” —N.R. When: Saturday, March 14, 2020. Where: in your house/in my house. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915329 HANDSOME SMILE IN RICHMOND MARKET You: handsome, tall man, dark hair, five o’clock shadow. 1 p.m. Me: petite blonde at the checkout, wearing a pink T-shirt. I looked up; we exchanged knowing smiles. Melted me. Would love to get to know you if you’re interested. When: Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Where: Richmond Market. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915328 FORT CUTIE Super cute brunette girl working hard with some hardscrabble guys. Hang in there. These days will come in handy one day. When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Where: Fort Ethan Allen. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915327 SARA82, YOU SOUND AWESOME! Hi, Sara82. I saw your ad in the classifieds six months ago. I’ve been thinking about you ever since. Your journey sounds amazing — we have similar paths, and I would love to connect. When: Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Where: classifieds. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #915326

HENRY’S DINER You are a server who happened to be hosting. I was an Uber driver bragging to you about my potential earnings for the day. Allow me to spend some of my earnings on you sometime? When: Saturday, June 26, 2021. Where: Henry’s Diner. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915323 MAPLEFIELDS IN PLAINFIELD I was walking out. You were walking in. You were wearing a Harley T-shirt, and you had two dogs in your truck. When: Friday, June 25, 2021. Where: Maplefields, Plainfield. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915322 BANANARAMA! Not a day goes by that you’re not in my thoughts and dreams. Forever my heart belongs to you. Scoots. When: Thursday, June 24, 2021. Where: Plainfield. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915320 LOOKING FOR THAT ‘BRUNCH MAN’ Your sense of humor, your intelligence and your smile struck a chord within. Am looking to connect with someone who is open-minded, family oriented (my son is grown), and willing to take a chance or at least see if that opportunity is there. Standup comedian is impressive. When: Sunday, June 20, 2021. Where: online singles ad. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915319

natural look, dealing with the maintenance could be a whole new ball of wax. I’m a big fan of trying new things to keep a relationship spicy. But if you find the new thing isn’t to your taste, it shouldn’t be a big deal to let it go. If your husband brings up waxing again, just tell him it wasn’t your cup of tea. He should understand. If not, you may have more problems than unruly short-and-curlies. Here’s another idea: Tell him you’ll get another Brazilian — but only if he gets one, too. Good luck and God bless,

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