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J O H N , N O T FRED A clarification regarding my entry, #23, on the "Where the Writers Are" map [July 18, 1998]: When I said I'd be spending the summer reading Marx and Engels, I meant, of course, Karl Marx and John Engels. I'm looking forward to reading John's newest book of poems. — David Budbill Wolcott I G N O R E T H E M A N D THEY'LL G O AWAY Like Mr. [Peter] Kurth, I was opposed to a chain bookstore coming to our town, or any town, but unlike Mr. Kurth I have no intention of frequenting the store [Crank Call, "Too Many Books?" July 1-8, 1998], I understand that the one action of shopping there leads to the other action of these national chains appearing, seemingly as if they had always been here, which is their wolf-in-sheep's-clothing m.o., I've noticed. Mr. Kurth said he didn't know what to do about these chains springing up everywhere, but he does, and essentially we all do. If you support them, they'll flourish. If you don't, they'll go away. Duh! Personally, I believe that giving one or two stores control over our choices of literature is detrimental to a future of diversity. We Americans have few freedoms left, and these stores, and stores like them, are gaining control over our imaginations, in which literature lays as an intrinsic cornerstone. Perhaps I'm an alarminst, but from what I've seen the robotic convenience of the superstores has been masticating both community and individuality for decades now. Why does every one person have to immediately have the same book? What ever happened to sharing? What kind of "sense" does a nationalistic Disney pusher make in this, "the most liveable city for the arts?" Maybe my imagination is just too untainted, but I could see a woodworking, fabric-making, or stone-crafting studio in that space providing a more empowering feeling to the town instead of cementing the usual American shut-up-and-buy vibe at the top of Church Street.

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B O O K BARONS? I'm easy-going and calm, gentle, modest. I never raise my voice or utter a mean or critical word. Still, in your July 1-8 issue, Peter Kurth writes a column on the takeover of the bookselling business by behemoth chains like Barnes &C Noble and Borders. He sums up an earlier piece: "the mega-marketing of books...is wrecking the publishing trade, demanding that it produce and overproduce more and more junk and dumbed-down writing..." All true, and in agreement with other critics of the sorrowful state of the marketing of books. (A recent New Yorker piece

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on the history and the recent sale of Random House to a German conglomerate was enough to make one cry for the future of writing.) But Kurth then spends the rest of his column bragging that he loves to buy at these axe-murderers of small bookstores. Why act against his own evidence? They sell coffee (there's apparently some connection among optic nerve, brain and caffeine), have large sections devoted to books on homosexuality, and may or may not have escalators. (Incidentally, when Chassman & Bern was criticized for having too little gay lit, they produced a large section.) But later Kurth notes, "The truth is that books can be got at the snap of a finger nowadays..." Okay, then. So why shun and help kill the Little Professor and Chassman & Bern here in Burlington? Books aren't about latte and live music. They're about people — the writers and readers engaged in a symbiotic act from which we all benefit. The problem with gleefully patronizing stores whose foremost motivation is taking your money, is one the robber barons taught us a century ago. John D. Rockefeller used to cut oil prices so low he'd drive his competition out of business. Once he had his monopoly, he raised prices wherever he wanted. As Kurth himself notes, the metastasizing of the publishing/book-selling cartel is already affecting what gets published. And of course, total consolidation has not yet occurred. Borders, as Kurth says, may cater to local taste now, but as the last few independent bookstores are strangled and left for dead, it's clear (from what we already see) we'll be left with their choice of what we may read, what's published. Plus a lot of ex-workers, both from the murdered bookstores and from those laid off by the murderers. As of now the small, homey and very welcoming Everyday Bookstore on College Street just east of Church, will order what you need, and the money will help support a human being — a very nice and caring Vermonter. It's sad to hear people weep and whine about Wal-Mart, Borders, etc., then swoop down on such places the second they open. In my humble opinion. — Jerry Weinberg Burlington A REAL CRANK... While I entirely agree with Chris Middings' critique [Weekly Mail, July 15] of Peter Kurth's weak-kneed, lily-livered support of "Books-R-Us," I disagree with his policy of never even setting foot inside one of these department stores of the printed page. It has long been my habit to browse the shelves at our local "Tome Depot" in search of books and CDs that I haven't seen at smaller stores. If I find a book or recording that I have to have, I write down the title and author and then order it from The Book Rack, Flying Pig, Everyday Bookshop or Pure Pop. J. Not only do I get a bit of Robin Hood-like satisfaction from using the big guy to help support the little guy, I also get to thumb my nose at the notion of instant gratification. Peter, you don't really have to have that book immediately, do you? Next time do it right. A real crank uses his monkeywrench at every opportunity. — Bob Keller Burlington CORRECTION: A photo of "Mozart" in the July 1-8, 1998 issue was miscredited. The photographer was Rob Evans.

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Their stratSmall world, eh? § egy is to get 90,726 Vermonters Stowe Revolting? — Meanwhile to feel bad about the state prethe heat's rising in the Ski 8 bate checks they just cashed. Capital of the East. The well| Good luck! heeled Act 60 opponents have | Now, Marselis is the sort of made bashing the state's media a I chap who takes pride in being a sport this year. But now it's hit * news guy. It's not just his job, close to home. The Stowe I it's his chosen path in life. Sure, Reporters front-pager by John | we all have our disagreements, Zicconi two weeks ago — | but there's no question Marselis "County GOP moving too far takes the notion of "integrity" to the right?" — seared the local i in the news biz very, very seriGOP as clueless and anemic, 1 ously. And he's not the sort of and declared the incumbent | newsman who enjoys abrupt Democrat and Act 60 support| changes in "station policy," er, Sen. Susan Bardett, unbeat* especially changes directly relatable, since the R's keeps putting • ed to the Vermont political up "the same old dead white 1 scene. guys every single time." | It's bad enough already that Last week, A.B. Duke, pub| Red Martin, the owner, is so lisher since May, fired an editorig generous to GOP candidates. It's al shot across the bow of the * bad enough already that Red coalition's battleship. 1 said in the last election cycle get"Opposition to Act 60 alone is | ting rid of Rep. Bernie Sanders not going to be enough for a would be, in his mind, "a public service." It's Republican candidates to achieve any substanbad enough already that many folks call the tial victory in the Vermont Legislature." I joint WGOP! True enough, but whoa, this is appearing in | However, to WCAX's credit, the station the freaking Stowe Reporter! | with the most Vermont viewers is the only sta"Everyone in town is pretty upset," said for• tion in Vermont that refuses to sell advertising mer selectman and legislator Herb O'Brien. * time to single-issue advocacy groups with beauWell, not everybody. You see, this week 464 8 coup bucks and slick, negative, political attack Stowe residents cashed Act 60 prebate checks | ads. That is, until now. A moment of silence, totaling $316,966. Stay tuned. | please. Looking For Cover? — Needless to say, I Monday, Marselis looked anything but a Howard Dean would prefer to see Ruthless " happy camper as he announced WCAX would Ruth Dwyer win the GOP primary. Because 8 for the first time ever make an exception — one lately, it appears Ho-Ho is hearing footsteps — | that has now opened a door WCAX may never the footsteps of Bernie Rome. | close again. Bernie II promises he'll use the deal-maker "WCAX-TV will air those ads in a deparskills he honed in the Big Apple to get lower • ture from normal policy for this station," electric rates for folks in his native state. Rome's I Marselis told viewers. "WCAX has refused to been saying Dean "lacks vision and leadership" | take advocacy ads in the past," he noted for the on the issue of soaring electric rates. To counter | record. "Peter Martin, Executive Vice President Rome's attack, Ho-Ho has come up with the g and General Manager, explained the exception old blue-ribbon commission idea. I • to policy by saying it is an advocacy ad, but it Learning from the mistakes of two years 8 was sponsored by a coalition of municipal govago, Dean wants the legislative branch to be at | ernments. He would have refused it if it had the table this time. He wants two members | been sponsored by citizen groups or individuals, each from House and Senate to affix their blue _ but in this case it is town governments saying ribbons and take seats with Administration • the state government was wrong." Secretary Kathy Hoyt, Liz Bankowski of B&J's Red Martin wouldn't discuss the matter and Bill Gilbert, formerly on the Fletcher Allen | with yours truly this week. He quickly passed management team. The obvious role for Dean's | the baton to his son Peter Martin. "Commission on Vermont's Electricity Future" According to Peter, the ad was at first reject- is to provide political cover from Rome's • ed based on the long-standing policy. But assault. | Martin then received a letter signed by the five Unfortunately, Dean's gambit isn't getting | members of the Stowe selectboard. He met with off to a great start. 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The company's warehouse in a nearby industrial park is equally unobtrusive. An empty sign holder in front of the steel structure reveals nothing about the armaments stored within. Yet from this low-profile base, Century International Arms operates a global distribution network for the surplus weaponry of war. Century isn't well-known in this small city 18 miles from the Canadian border — until a fire exposed the arsenal in 1989, most locals didn't even realize it was here. But the company is known where it counts:

to gun buyers around the country, and to arms brokers looking to sell outmoded munitions or to equip the latest insurgency. Century bills itself as the largest U.S. importer and exporter of surplus firearms and accessories. It buys and sells assault rifles from China, handguns from the former Czechoslovakia, even swords from the U.S. Marine Corps. The company's network of customers and suppliers extends from the Solomon Islands to Central America, from south Florida to eastern Europe. The weapons importer —

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supported by a $140,000 loan from t h e state of Vermont — is a leader in U.S. sales of semiautomatic assault rifles. From 1988 to 1997, Century imported 1.1 million of these weapons into the United States — guns shipped from China, Brazil, Russia and other former Soviet bloc countries, according to figures released by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms under the Freedom of Information Act. The firearms are sold through distributors, the company's catalog and an Internet site. With a computer, a credit card and a federal firearms license, a Century customer can order substantial firepower with the click of a mouse. But the business got tougher last April, when the Clinton Administration banned imports of 58 "sport" versions of semiautomatic rifles, weapons based on military models — like the Russian-made AK-47 — that are modified or manufactured especially for the civilian market. Unlike the military semiautomatics, the sport rifles do not come with a bayonet mount, flash suppressor, pistol grip or other martial accoutrements. But the rifles can use large, military-style magazines that contain 30 or more rounds. Citing their large-magazine capacity, and their increasing connections to crime, the Clinton Administration declared the weapons have no "sporting" purpose and should no longer be allowed into the country. (See sidebar.) The April 6 executive order effectively blocked imports of 1.5 million rifles destined for the U.S. market, officials said. Clinton's action also extended a 1989 import ban on military assault weapons imposed by then-President George Bush. The import restriction will undoubtedly shoot down Century's sales. The ban "certainly does affect their business," said Mark Barnes, a Washington lawyer who represents Century and other firearms companies. Although he would not share sales data, import figures or information about how the ban might affect 70 employees in St. Albans, Barnes offered, "They're extremely disappointed with the president's action." Century Arms has a 37-year history in Vermont. Yet the international arms dealer — despite being linked to Washington political scandals of the 1960s and 1980s — operates with an extremely low profile. "They keep their business very confidential. They're very, very quiet," said St. Albans City Manager William Cioffi. A reporter who recendy visContinued

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(jazz), Leunig's, 8:30 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE (acoustic), Dubie's Cafe, 8 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. NC. CHAD (pop-rock), Nectars, 9:30 p.m. NC. FLAN (Dead-like), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. THE VORCZA ORGAN TRIO (jazz-lounge-funk), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. CHANNEL 2 DUB BAND, SMOKEHOUSE PROPHETS, MOON DOGS (reggae; jazzgrass; rock), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. $3/5. OPEN MIKE W/PICKLE, Manhattan Pizza, 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, 135 Pearl, 9:30 p.m. NC. MARK BRISSON & FRIENDS (acoustic), Cheers, 9 p.m. NC. GUY COLASACCO (acoustic guitar), Jake's, 6 p.m. NC. THE CHARLIE-O S HOUSE BAND (improv music w/Brandon Klarich & Adam Woogmaster), Charlie O's, Montpelier, 10 p.m. NC.

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Breakwater Cafe, 4:30 p.m. NC. (folk-rock, alt-rock), Battery Park, 7 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & JOE DAVIDIAN (jazz) Leunig's, 8:30 p.m. NC. RODNEY & SHAWN (acoustic duo), Sweetwaters, 8 p.m. NC. JAMES HARVEY-DAVE GRIPPO QUARTET (jazz), Halvorson's, 8 p.m. $2. BARBACOA (guitar noir), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. YANKEE POT ROAST (rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. LIFE (DJ Justin; underground club music), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $3. ANOTHER KEEPIN' IT REAL JOINT (reggae/hiphop DJ), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. $5. DISCO INFERNO, Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/D. DAVIS, Cactus Cafe, 9 p.m. NC. JELLY ROLL JAM (New Orleans r&b/zydeco), Vermont Pub & Brewery, SALAD DAYS, WIDE WAIL

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(jazz-bluegrass), Higher Ground, Winooski, 9 p.m. $7. SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Trackside Tavern, Winooski, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub,

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(soul-funk), Breakwater Cafe, 4 p.m. (jazz), Windjammer, 5 p.m. NC. JOE CAPPS QUARTET (jazz), Sai-Gon Cafe, 7 p.m. NC. BOOTLESS & UNHORSED (Irish), Last Chance Saloon, 7:30 p.m. NC. JONWASSERMAN (singer-songwriter), Borders, 8 p.m. NC. SETH YACOVONE BAND (blues), Halvorson's, 10 p.m. $5- PERRY NUNN (acoustic), Ruben James, 5 p.m. NC, followed by DJ NIGHT, 9 p.m. NC. BLIND MAN'S SON (groove-rock), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. AERIUS (DJ Craig Mitchell), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. $5. THE PIETASTERS, SKINNERBOX, SKAMAPHRODITES (ska), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. $8. BABALOO (punk mambo), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $3. RED HOUSE (blues-rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. HUGH POOL BAND (rock), Vermont Pub & Brewery, 10 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE (acoustic), Chickenbone Cafe, 9 p.m. NC. COMEDY ZONE (stand-up), Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m. $7. JOHN LACKARD BLUES BAND, Franny O's, 9:30 p.m. NC. GUY COLASACCO (acoustic guitar), Jake's, 6 p.m. NC. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Henrys Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. HIGHLAND WEAVERS (Irish), Tuckaway's, Sheraton Hotel, 9 p.m. NC. RAY VASSO (acoustic), Ground Round, 8 p.m. NC. MIRAGE (rock), Trackside Tavern, Winooski, 9 p.m. $3. PURE PRESNC.

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(rockabilly), Breakwater Cafe, 4:30 p.m. NC. ANNIE RAPID (singer-songwriter), Borders, 8 p.m. NC. LITTLE MARTIN (DJ), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. $4/5. RED HOUSE (blues-rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. LITTLE MARTIN (DJ), 135 Pearl, 9 p.m. $4/5. ART ROCK (Missy Bly et al.), Rhombus Gallery, 9 p.m. $3-6. DJ NIGHT, Ruben James, 9 p.m. NC. LEFT EYE JUMP (Chicago jump blues), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC. UNITED LOUNGE (DJ), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. NC/$5. LIZ STORY (pianist), Club Metronome, 7 p.m. $14, followed by RETRONOME (DJ), 10 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P.'s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. BL00Z0T0MY (jump blues), Vermont Pub & Brewery, 10 p.m. NC. COMEDY ZONE (stand-up), Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m. $7. KARAOKE, Franny O's, 9:30 p.m. NC. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Henry's Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. BOB GESSER (jazz guitar), Tuckaway's, Sheraton Hotel, 9 p.m. NC. MIRAGE (rock), Trackside Tavern, Winooski, 9 p.m. $3. OZOMATLI, OCTOBER MOUNTAIN (salsa/hip-hop; acoustic rock), Higher Ground, Winooski, 9 p.m. $5. WITNESS (rock), Edgewater Pub, Colchester, 9 p.m. NC. ALEX SMITH (folk guitar), The Tavern, Inn at Essex, 8 p.m. NC. TANTRUM (rock), Rude Dog Tavern, Vergennes, 9 p.m. NC. FULL CIRCLE (rock), Swany's, Vergennes, 9 p.m. NC. MIKE KENEALLY & BEER FOR DOLPHINS, HUGE MEMBER (rock), Rhythm Alley Cafe, Rutland, 9 p.m. NC. QUADRA (rock), Thirsty Turtle, Waterbury, 9 p.m. $3. SENSIBLE SHOES (r&b),

Charlie O's, Montpelier, 9 p.m. NC. SPANKY'S GANG (rock), Gallagher's, Waitsfield, 9 p.m. $3. PLATFORM SOUL (dance band), Rusty Nail, Stowe, 8:30 p.m. $4. MARK LAVOIE (blues harmonica), Boony's, Franklin, 7 p.m. NC.

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SAM GUARNACCIA (classical guitar), Windjammer, 10 а.m. NC. SHEEFRA (Celtic duo), Leunig's, 11 a.m. NC. THE PANOPLY GLEE CLUB, ALGEBRA I (hardcore), 242 Main, 7 p.m. $3. MIKE KENEALLY & BEER FOR DOLPHINS (rock), Nectar's, clinic, 7 p.m., show 9 p.m. NC, followed by COBALT BLUE (blues-rock), 11 p.m. NC. CRAIG MITCHELL (phunk), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. BLIND MAN'S SON (Dead-like), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. GOD STREET WINE, AUGUSTA BROWN (funk-rock), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. $10. KARAOKE, Edgewater Pub, Colchester, 9 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE (acoustic), Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern, Colchester, 7 p.m. NC. TNT (karaoke & DJ), Thirsty Turtle, Waterbury, 8 p.m. NC. MARK LEGRAND & SARAH MUNRO (contemporary folk), La Brioche, Montpelier, 11 a.m. NC. LIVE MUSIC (acoustic), Main Street Bar & Grill, Montpelier, 11 a.m. NC.

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(rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. METRO (DJ), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. NC. TECHNO NIGHT (DJs), 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $4. OPEN MIKE, Rude Dog Tavern, Vergennes, 9 p.m. NC. ANTON & MARY (from Uproot), Community Coffee House, Horn of the Moon, Montpelier, 8 p.m. Donations.

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ited the company's St. Albans office was quickly asked to leave. "We don't talk to the press," said an office worker who would not give his name. Century does talk, of course, to its customers. While the Clinton Administration sought comments last year on its import ban proposal, Century posted notices on its , Web site urging buyers to protest. "The firearms industry is under siege! After more than 40 years in the firearms importation business, we are worried about our future and yours!" proclaimed the company's online message. The plea apparently got the attention of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Federal officals reported receiving many letters and surveys generated by Century's Internet appeal.

o its loyal customers and U.S. gun aficionados, Century Arms is considered a reliable and lowcost supplier of surplus military rifles and handguns. The company, founded in Canada in 1952 as International Firearms Co. Ltd., established its Vermont operations in 1961, according to public records. The company also has offices in Montreal, and several years ago moved its executive headquarters from Vermont to Boca Raton, Florida. Some of the firm's warehouses and its distribution center remain in St. Albans. The company's sales figures are secret, although one published report 10 years ago said its annual revenues were $24 million. While Century does its retail business through the Internet and in gun magazines, it does not advertise its role in the murky world of international wholesale arms sales. The company buys from governments seeking to raise cash as they upgrade their armaments. In 1995, for example, Century arranged to purchase $1.5 million in weapons from Costa Rica as the Central American country decided to buy newer military hardware from Israel, according to the Tico Times, an English-language Costa Rican newspaper. The company or its affiliates have also sold weapons in bulk overseas. This January, a Century arms deal in the South Pacific upset governments distressed about the influx of firepower in an already strife-torn region. Century shipped $4.1 million of small arms and equipment — including a helicopter equipped with rocket launchers and two Cessna aircraft — to a political faction in the Solomon Islands near

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Indonesia, the Australian press reported. The Solomons government decried the deal, fearing that the weapons were destined for a conflict on the neighboring island of Bougainville, where rebels were fighting the Papua New Guinea defense force. Calling it "a deal of a suspicious nature," the Prime Minister of the Solomons asked Australia to seize and store the munitions material. The Solomon Islands transaction is an example of the "gray" market in the weapons business — arms deals that are not sanctioned by governments and go through brokers or middlemen, according to a researcher with the nonprofit Human Rights Watch in Washington.

"They keep their business very confidential. They're very, very quiet/ 1 -St. Albans City Manager William Cioffi "It does look like they are involved in brokering these deals," E.J. Hogendoorn of Human Rights Watch said of Century. "This looks like a classic transfer situation. It goes to one country and is transferred from there to another. It's a tactic arms dealers use." Century buys small arms from the former Soviet Union for re-sale around the world. Yet it's currently wrangling with Russia's state arms company over payment for shipments of 20,000 Nagant revolvers and 49,000 SKS rifles purchased in 1993 and 1994, according to Russian news reports. Russia's Rosvooruzhenie state arms exporter says Century paid $925,000 for the weapons, instead of the full $3.18 million specified in the contract, the Moscow Times and the Interfax News Agency reported in May. Rosvooruzhenie two years ago brought its case to the Arbitration Court of the International Chamber of Commerce in Zurich. The court ruled in March that Century should pay $2.5 million, plus interest. Officials at the Russian arms exporter said they will file suit in Canada and the U.S. to enforce the Arbitration Court's ruling. Century lawyer Barnes said last week he was not authorized to talk about the case. According to the Moscow Times, Century withheld payment because some of the weapons were shipped after the contract's July 1994 deadline. Continued on page 14

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In 1968, Congress passed a gun-control law that restricted certain imports. According to the indictment, Century hired Washington lobbyist Nathan Voloshen, who pretended to be a member of McCormack's staff when he pressured the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to lift import restrictions for Century Arms. Century paid Voloshen $10,000 for his work, the indictment said.

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T h e official history does not mention that Century and its related companies played bit parts in t w o U.S. political scandals, including the IranContra Weigensburg, who could not be reached for comment, is no longer associated with Century International Arms, according to his Vermont lawyer and a source in the gun trade. He left the company after a dispute with Century's owners, the Sucher family of Montreal, according to the source. Century's incorporation papers now list Philip Warren as president, Phyllis Sucher as vice president, Brian Sucher as secretary and treasurer and Michael Sucher as director. Warren referred inquiries to Brian Sucher, who did not return repeated calls for comment. Warren was equally silent about the company's business. "Don't expect anything out of us," he said. Mark Barnes, the company's Washington lawyer, said he was not authorized to comment on any subjects except for the gun ban. The company made news again in 1994, when the U.S. Customs Service seized 2000 Chinese firearms as they were being exported to Canada. The

guns Century was sending north were MAK-90s, a ver- : sion of the Russian AK-47. The guns were allegedly illegal, because they contained parts that would allow them to be converted easily to automatic weapons. An automatic rifle can fire continuously with one squeeze of the trigger, while a semi-automatic requires the trigger to be pulled repeatedly. The U.S. government temporarily suspended import permits for all companies that sold the MAK-90s, according to an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms spokesman. Neither BATF nor Customs would say if Century was fined or prosecuted for the alleged violations.

ammm m o signs mark the • M l entrance at I H j Century's current warehouse in a new industrial park, off Lower Welden Street. Empty wooden gun crates are stacked in the back of the building. Behind the front doorway glass stands a statue of an Indian carrying a rifle. While its St. Albans operation is quiet, Century, through its lawyers and lobbyists in Washington, is hard at work trying to overturn the Clinton administration's import ban. "They're one of the major players in this assault rifle business," said Kristen Rand of the Violence Policy Center in Washington, a gun-control advocacy organization. "They and Heckler & Koch [a gun manufacturer and importer] are the most active in trying to influence the outcome of the president's ruling on assault rifles." Oddly enough, the company has found an ally in Sen. Patrick Leahy, who, after Century-sanctioned lobbying effort, wrote Clinton a letter opposing the ban. In the letter, the senator stated he "strongly believes that using a Presidential directive to avoid the nor-, mal legislative process...is the wrong way to go." If the ban is not overturned, Century will likely face a significant drop in business. Because it also outlawed imports of many semi-automatic rifle parts, Century will no longer be able to assemble and market assault rifles made in the U.S. from foreign-made components, an industry expert said. "This [import restriction] will have a major impact on them," said Val Forgett, president of Navy Arms, a New Jersey company that sells Civil War replicas, older surplus firearms and other equipment to collectors. "If you rely on buying surplus and selling surplus, and if you can't import, then your sales are down." (?)

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a detachable, large-capacity military magazine serves any sporting purpose," the bureau said. BATF surveyed 198 hunting guides to find out if the rifles were used for sport. The majority said the weapons were not suitable for shooting game. "I have only known one person in 50 years to use an AK-47 [hunting deer]," one guide wrote. "He shot the deer about 30 times. That wasn't hunting. It was murder." Although most of the guns

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used in crime are handguns, the Clinton Administration said the imported, civilian-style assault rifles are increasingly showing up in crime scenes around the country. BATF traces the history of the guns police recover in crimes. Between 1991 and 1997, the agency noted a rise in the number of the trace requests for the "large-capacity military magazine" rifles imported in the U.S. In 1991, for example, just seven of the rifles were traced, compared to a total of 42,442 of all firearms traced. In 1997,

1024 of the "large-capacity" rifles were traced, out of a 194,235 total firearms traced. The increase in traces for the large-magazine civilian assault rifles came even though imports of these rifles were dropping. Federal officials reference this "sustained and continuing pattern of criminal association" to argue in support of the ban. Barnes, the Century lawyer, says the firearms trace data has been misrepresented to prove the presidential point. -f.D.

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read," Harrigan says. "We really want some of those people to come to the theater. We're dedicated to having more socially responsible theater, if our audience is responsive to it. And we'll see if it's a good experience for our students. That's got to be the bottom line." Harrigan was a natural choice for St. Michael's, where he's been on the Department of Fine Arts Theater faculty for the last seven years. The Playhouse is an old haunt for Harrigan, who first trod its boards as a St. Michael's College undergraduate nearly 20 years ago. He met fellow

With Athol Fugard's anti-apartheid classic "Master Harold... and the boys," the Playhouse puts the T word on stage for the first time. drama major Tobin there, and the two still interact like a couple of college pals, giggling at the slightest provocation, teasing each other about getting old — he's 37, Tobin is 40. Together, with the subtly wry Hurst, they seem more like three siblings planning a prank than artistic visionaries. But their credentials reveal more professional profiles. In order to return to his alma mater, Harrigan relinquished the helm at the Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival in Pittsburgh, a resident costumer position at the New City Theatre and an acting instructorship with the University of Pittsburgh.

Like Harrigan, the 40-yearold Hurst was drawn from the academic ranks. Former head of the University of Nevada's acting and musical theater components, and resident staging director for OperaWorks in Los Angeles, Hurst joined the St. Mike's faculty four years ago. Since his own graduation, Tobin has spent nearly two decades acting, directing, managing and producing on the regional circuit and in national and international tours. But he kept a hand in SMP, where he has served as Associate Producer for the last 10 summers. By the time Donald Rathgeb announced his retirement, Harrigan, Tobin and Hurst were already St. Michael's family. Together with college officials and community members, the three were part of a committee established to shape the Playhouse's future. And when leadership roles were assigned, says Harrigan, "it was a natural evolution" to tap him and his co-directors. Since then, the trio has revamped its business operations. In a dramatic departure from the days when the Rathgebs shouldered a significant share of production risks, St. Michael's College agreed to accept the title — and accompanying costs — of Playhouse producer. It's the kind of financial arrangement that artistic directors crave, enabling them to take creative chances without fear of folding after one flop. So, what's the new administration planning to do with all that freedom? Despite their relatively secure fiscal status, St. Mike's new leaders are proceeding as cautiously as a hand-to-mouth troupe. Few changes are evident on stage. Sets — built by student interns — still have an amaContinued on page 19

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spectators. A little like capture-theflag on horseback, the object of the sport is for three riders to separate their designated trio of cattle from a herd of 21 to 30 and drive them into a pen at the opposite end of the arena. The riders work as a team to beat a 90-second clock — and competitors who can accomplish the task in a third of that time. "When a cow's tail goes over its back, you're history, you're done," says Mitchell, as he and Twister — his sorrelcolored quarterhorse — take a breather from chasing their quarry. "It means they're pissed." Good team penners read cows like a master jazz musician reads a musical score: one part standard notation, one part inspiration, and some serious improvisation. "Brahmas, Angus, Herefords — they're all different and they all have different personalities," claims Mitchell, who's done everything from corraling a steer with horse in hand to bodyblocking an angry Angus from hurting his horse. For his part, he likes to mix a variety of breeds — including some long-haired Scottish Highlanders sporting six-inch horns — in his corral for competitions. "I try to use everything that's nasty, rank and wild," he says with relish. "There's really a lot to it," says John Ryan, an Addison plumber and one of the approximately 150 Vermonters that have taken up the game in the last two

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' E N G L I S H A S A S E C O N D LANGUAGE': Refugee children in kindergarten through eighth grade learn English through drama, arts, crafts, field trips and games. Lunch is included. Sara Holbrook C o m m u n i t y Center, 6 6 North Ave., Burlington, 9 - 1 1 : 3 0 a.m. Free. Info, 862-0080. P A R E N T S A N O N Y M O U S : Parents gather for support and assistance around the challenges o f childrearing. Babysitting goes with the program at the King Street Youth Center, Burlington, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Info, 8 0 0 - 6 3 9 - 4 0 1 4 . M O T H E R G O O S E STORYTIME: Children and their parents hear simple science stories from 10-10:45 a.m. Babies up to age three sing songs from 11-11:30 a.m. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, Free. Info, 8 6 5 - 7 2 1 6 . W H O WAS S A M U E L D E C H A M PLAIN?' Aurora Loiselle plays the wife o f the great explorer w h o discovered our neck of the woods. Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, Burlington Waterfront, 11:30 a.m. $2. Info, 864-1848.

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etc O P E N OBSERVATORY: Get a closer look at the heavens with help from a 16-inch computer-controlled telescope. Middlebury College Observatory, 910:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5198. BATTERED W O M E N ' S SUPPORT GROUPS: Women Helping Battered Women facilitates a support group for abused people in Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Info, 658-1996. CURRENCY PROJECT POTLUCK: Get a taste for the barter-based Burlington Currency Project at a community potluck and membership signup. College Street Congregational Church, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1251. EURASIAN MILFOIL T O U R : A floating exploration of Lake Iroquois offers an introduction to yet another aquatic invader. Meet at the Fish and Wildlife Boat Access, Hinesburg, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 372-3213. E N D A N G E R E D SPECIES SLIDE SHOW: Get the status on species such as the common tern and osprey at a slide show presented by the Green Mountain Audubon Society. Grand Isle State Park, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 372-4300. CHAMBER MIXER: Business types exercise their networking skills at

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drama 'BLOOD, W H I T E A N D BLUE': See July 22. 'MAN OF LA MANCHA': See July 22. ' T H E MOUSETRAP': See July 22. 'MASTER HAROLD...': See July 22. BIG APPLE CIRCUS: See July 22. 'ART': This Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza explores the limits of friendship when three women get into an argument over a work of art. Unadilla Theater, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 456-8968. 'DEATH AT T H E D U D E RANCH': The Spirit of Ethan Allen puts murder on the menu with an interactive, floating spin-off of City Slickers. Leaving from the Burlington Boathouse, 6:30 p.m. $34.95. Info, 862-8300. ' D O N T DRESS FOR DINNER': An elegant catered dinner unravels into a mishmash of mistaken identities in this boulevard comedy by Marc Camoletti. Dorset Theater Festival, 8 p.m. $2032. Info, 867-5777. 'KISS ME KATE': This modern musical take-off on the Taming of the Shrew features eight original Cole Porter tunes. The Lamoille County Players perform at the Hyde Park Opera House, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 888-4507. 'ANYTHING GOES': This tale of romance and mistaken identity tap dances its way around an oceanliner a ; f l populated by escaped convicts and frustrated lovers. Weston Playhouse, 8 p.m. $24. Info, 824-5288.

dance N E W YORK CITY BALLET: See July 22. "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux," "Concern Armonici" and "The Four Seasons" are featured at 2 p.m. "Divertimento No. 15," "Union Jack" and "The Dreamer" are on at 8:15 p.m.

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words 'LITERATURE OF RUSSIAN LIFE': A reading of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, by Alexandr Solzenitsyn, leads to a discussion of contemporary Russian life. North Hero Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 372-8353 'INDEPENDENT VOICES': A thought-provoking evening of eclectic readings showcases Vermont writers Sarah van Arsdale, Philip Baruth, Toni Clark, Daniel Lusk and Doug Currier. Book Rack, Winooski, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-0231. 'MOUNTAIN BIKE VERMONT': Kate Carter reads from heF« new all-terrain cycling guide, which covers technical rides along rocky overgrown paths to leisurely rides for the whole family. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001. LAZY WRITERS FORUM: Share your writing in progress in a supportive workshop environment. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.

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' M O U N T A I N BIKE VERMONT': See July 23. Kate Carter confers with Olympic biathlete and author John Morton. Book Rack, Winooski, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 655-0231.

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'ENGLISH AS A S E C O N D LANGUAGE': See July 22. ' H U M P T Y DUMPTY': An eggcellent lesson in the limits of power keeps kids entertained at the St. Johnsbury Recreation Center, 10:30 a.m. $3.75. Info, 748-2600. TEEN NIGHT: Bring an instrument to play or share, or be part of the "Friday night at the Improv" audience. Westford Library, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-6808. N E W AMERICAN' STORY H O U R : Refugees from Bosnia and Vietnam hear stories in their own language, and English, at the Sara Holbrook Community Center, 66 North Ave., Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 862-0080. ' T H E DARK CASTLE': A stage story of evil barons, beautiful princesses and chivalrous suitors entertains kids at the Dorset Theatre Festival, noon. $5. Info, 867-5777. 'MUSIC W I T H ROBERT RESNIK': Kids sing songs with the musical host ofVPR's "All the Traditions." Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Register, 865-7216. STORY HOUR: Toddlers listen to stories at the Milton Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

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ROYAL LIPIZZAN STALLIONS: See July 23. O P E N OBSERVATORY: Get a good look at the summer sky with members of the Vermont Astronomical Society. Hinesburg, 9:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. Info and directions, 985-3269. AROMATHERAPY LECTURE: Regina O'Flaherty talks about the salubrious effects of common —- and uncommon — scents. Healthy Living, S. Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2569. N I G H T WALK: A "night of passage" walk with a naturalist from Outreach for Earth Stewardship turns up crepuscular creatures at the Rokeby Museum, Ferrisburgh, 8 p.m. $3. Info, 877-3048. LAMOILLE C O U N T Y FIELD DAYS: Check out three days of exhibits, entertainment and midway rides. The King Arthur Yeast Bread

Contest starts today at 11 a.m. Route 100 C, Johnson, 9 a.m. - midnight. $6. Info, 635-7113. THREE DAY STAMPEDE: A threeday lawn sale with music, face painting and tethered hot air ballooon rides raises cash for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Bristol Recreation Field, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4305. HISTORY CRUISE: Captain Teachout lives up to his name on a historic site-seeing cruise from Shoreham to Benson and back. Leaving from Teachout's Wharf, Route 74, Shoreham, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Info, 388-2117. GLBTQ SUPPORT GROUP: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth make new friends and get support. Outright Vermont, Burlington, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 800-452-2428. BATTERED W O M E N ' S SUPPORT GROUP: Women Helping Battered Women facilitates a group in Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-1996.

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'ROYALL CHAMBER MUSIC': See July 24, Chandler Music Hall, Randolph. VILLAGE HARMONY: A harmonic convergence of young vocalists showcases traditional and contemporary New England shape-note music, South African "freedom songs" and Medieval motets. Congregational Church, Brandon, 7:30 p.m. $6. Info, 426-3210. 'AFTER-DINNER BRANDENBURGS': Bach around the clock? The New York Chamber Soloists perform all six Brandenburg concerti on the South Porch, Shelburne Farms, 7 p.m. $19. Info, 862-7352. J O H N PLATANIA: After gigs with Van Morrison, Natalie Merchant and Bonnie Raitt, the popular guitarist goes it alone with originals and covers at the Haskell Opera House, Derby Line, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 334-6720. C O N C E R T BY T H E C O M M O N : The first American cellist ever to win the gold medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition, Nathaniel Rosen performs at Pratt Hall, Montgomery Center, 8 p.m. $12.50. Info, 326-4528. CLASSICAL D U O : Two musicians from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra perform classical music against a Lake Champlain backdrop. The Pillars, Shelburne, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8600. LATE N I G H T CABARET: A melodi-

ous melange of songs from stage, screen and concert hall add entertainment to the dessert menu at Bellini's Restaurant, Montpelier, 10:30 p.m. $5. Info, 223-5300. 'AN EVENING W I T H GLENN MILLER': The Vermont Symphony Orchestra plays big-band favorites with an opportunity to dance near the stage. Hunter Park, Manchester, Grounds open at 4:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. $9-29. Info, 800-876-9293.

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N E W YORK CITY BALLET: See July 22. The 2 p.m. matinee performance features "Divertimento No. 15," "Monumentum Pro Gesualdo" and "Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux" and "Union Jack." Catch "The Four Seasons," "Square Dance" and "Symphony in C" at 8:15 p.m. BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE: Pre-professional dancers with the Burldyn Ballet Theatre put their best feet forward in a "Young Choreographers Showcase." Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 635-1390. OTTER CREEK CONTRAS: Lausanne Allen calls for David Carpenter, Tom Hodgson and Dan O'Connell at a northern-style community contra dance. No street shoes, please. Municipal Gym, Middlebury, 8 p.m. $6. Info, 388-6914.

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FINE ART FLEA MARKET: The visual version of the "farmer's market" offers affordable art in a wide range of mediums. Alley between Burlington City Hall and the Firehouse Gallery, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

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WRITERS PICNIC: Biographer Frank Smallwood is the featured speaker at a literary lunch with croquet, sponsored by the League of Vermont Writers. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 425-2204.

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'MASTER HAROLD...': See July 22, 2 & 8 p.m. 'THE MOUSETRAP': See July 22, $14.50. 'MAN OF LA MANCHA': See July 22. 'KISS ME KATE': See July 23. 'ART': See July 23, $12.50. 'A CAKEWALK...' See July 24. BIG APPLE CIRCUS: See July 22. 'ANYTHING GOES': See July 23, 3 & 8 p.m. $21-27. ' D O N T DRESS FOR DINNER': See July 23, 4 & 8:30 p.m. 'TAMING OF T H E S H R E W : A rough 'n' rumble treatment of the play by "Wild Bill Shakespeare" promises a showdown between the sexes. Champlain Arts Theatre Company performs at Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10. See 'to do' list, this issue.Info, 863-5966. RUSTY DEWEES: The Vermont star of Stranger in the Kingdom brings The Logger to life with help from champion fiddler Don Commo. See "to do" list, this issue. Vergennes Opera House, 8 p.m. $6. Info, 877-6737.

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' T H E DARK CASTLE': See July 24. 'BROWN EYED GIRLS': See July 23, Castleton State College, Rutland, 2 p.m. $8. 'CROWS ARE COOL': The bird behind the "caw of the wild" is the feathered focus of a session with Outreach for Earth Stewardship. Shelburne Farms, 11:30 a.m. - noon and 1-1:30 p.m. $5. Info, 985-8686. 'PETER & T H E WOLF': Kids learn how to identify orchestra instruments in a Mozart Festival rendition of the symphonic fairy tale by Prokofiev. Farm Barn, Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m. $5. Info, 862-7352. MICROSCOPIC LAKE LIFE': Add depth to your understanding of lake life with a look at "small wonders" under the microscope. Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, Burlington Waterfront, 3 p.m. $2. Info, 864-1848.

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KINGSLAND 'COMBO': The Breadloaf chapter of the Green Mountain Club leads the way —by bike or canoe — to water sports at Kingsland State Park in Ferrisburgh. Meet in Middlebury, 9 a.m. Park admission. Info, 388-7118. 'OLD G R O W T H ' HIKE: Explore the ecology of wild and working forest on a hike with "old growth" expert Charlie Cogbill. Meet at the Methodist Church, Plainfield, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2328. ROCK RIVER C A N O E TRIP: Explore the emergent marshy wetlands of this warm water creek that flows into Mississquoi Bay. Leaving from the Rock River boat access, Highgate, 9:30 a.m. Free. Register, 658-5782. WETLANDS WALK: A stroll amongst the skunk cabbage brings up wetlands issues — and probably a mosquito or two. Mississquoi National Wildlife Refuge, Swanton, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 468-5227.

ROYAL LIPIZZAN STALLIONS: See July 23, 2:30 p.m. THREE DAY STAMPEDE: See July 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. LAMOILLE C O U N T Y FIELD DAYS: See July 24. Bernie Lussier and the New Vibrations perform at 8 p.m. STOCKER CATTLE FIELD DAY: Learn how yearling beef cattle can be used to manage open land during the grazing season. Majors Farm, Charlotte, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $10. Info, 828-3829. O U T R I G H T CELEBRATION: The state-wide organization committed to serving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people hosts a queer community poduck. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-9677. SUMMER SKYWATCH: Get a closer look at globular clusters and planetary nebulae with assistance from a grad student in astronomy. Shattuck Observatory, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N . H . , 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-1760. 'FESTIVAL OF O U R C O M M O N ROOTS': A day of arts and agriculture culminates in a community pageant telling the ecological and cultural stories of the Winooski River Watershed. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-5 p.m. $5 per carload. Info, 223-1515. 'SOLDIERS ATOP T H E M O U N T ' : It's 1776 and the British are coming. See demonstrations of period military tactics, food preparation and colonial crafts at the Mountain Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. $3. Info, 759-2412. GEM A N D MINERAL SHOW: Between dazzling displays and exhibits, geologists take a hard look at "classic mineral localities of New England," including the asbestos mine in Eden. Tuttle Middle School, S. Burlington, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 863-5980. FORESTRY EXPO: Lumberjacks — and j ills — show their skills in ax throwing, log rolling, tree felling and chainsaw competitions. Barton Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5. Info, 533-9212. MAZIPSKWIK P O W W O W : Check out Native American crafts, food, dance and intertribal drumming at the Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, noon. $4. Info, 868-5180. GREEK FESTIVAL: Feast on souvlaki, baklava and other Grecian delicacies at "Taverna Night," then dance it off to authentic music. See "to do" list, this issue. Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, 7-11 p.m. $5. Info, 862-2155.

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'TAMING O F T H E SHREW': See July 25. 'ART': See July 23. 'ANYTHING GOES': See July 23, 7 p.m. $21. 'KISS M E KATE': See July 23, 2 p.m. ' D O N T DRESS FOR DINNER': See July 23. BIG APPLE CIRCUS: See July 22, 2 & 6 p.m. ' T H E MOUSETRAP': See July 22, 7 p.m. $12.50. 'FULL G R O W N GOOSE': Phantom Theatre makes an appearance in this original show investigating the adult implications of a nursery rhyme. Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 496-5997. VARIETY S H O W D I N N E R CRUISE: Looking for dinner and diversion? This floating vaudevillean variety show puts Larry, Darryl and

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film 'PRIMARY COLORS': The movie version of a campaign-trail novel stars John Travolta and Emma Thompson as Bill and Hillary Clinton. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N . H . , 6:30 & 9:15 p.m. $6. Info, 603646-2422.

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' T H E DARK CASTLE': See July 24. BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE: See July 25. A special performance for children features "The Snow Queen" and "Gloria" at 4 p.m. CIRCUS SMIRKUS: Pint-sized performers from all over the world deliver high-voltage, rock 'n' rolling entertainment under a brand new big top. Pico Mountain Resort, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 775-5413. ' P L A N K T O N POSSIBILITIES': Draw your own plankton sample from Lake Champlain in an effort to get the small picture. Lake Champlain Basin Science Center, Burlington Waterfront, 3 p.m. $2. Info, 864-1848.

1ELS H U M P HIKE A N D BIKE: You can descend by bike — or car — after a steep hike up the Bamforth Ridge Trail. Meet at the U V M Visitors Lot, Burlington, 8 a.m. Free. Info, 658-5583. WILDFLOWER HIKE: Bring a bird

book and bathing suit on an easy walk through Alburg Dunes State Park. Meet in the rear parking lot, Montpelier High School, 9 a.m. Free. Info, 229-9677.

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ROYAL LIPIZZAN STALLIONS: See July 23, 2:30 p.m. T H R E E DAY STAMPEDE: See July 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MAZIPSKWIK P O W W O W : See July 25. FORESTRY EXPO: See July 25. GEM A N D MINERAL SHOW: See July 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. LAMOILLE C O U N T Y FIELD DAYS: See July 24, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL: See July 25. Buy traditional Greek food, or just dance to Zorba-style music until you burn off the baklava. Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 862-2155. ' T H E CAPTAIN'S A W O M A N ' : Deborah Dempsey was the first American woman to be licensed as a master mariner. The University of Vermont grad relates her experiences in a male-dominated environment and signs copies of her book on the subject. See 'to do' list, this issue. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, Vergennes, 1-3 p.m. $7. Info, 475-2022. WATER C H E S T N U T ERADICAT I O N : The Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteer canoists to help eradicate a fast-growing aquatic invader in the southern Champlain Valley. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Info and location, 273-3676.

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PONY EXPRESS TOUR: Women motorcyd ists are riding across the country in a Pony Express-style relay ride to raise money for breast cancer research. See 'to do' list, this issue. They make a pit stop en route to Maine at Trinity College, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4237. SHIPWRECK SPEAKER: Art Cohn, the scuba-diving director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, talks of sunken shipwrecks and other local underwater treasure. Round Church, Richmond, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 434-5193. MOUNTAIN GARDEN TOUR: A tour of wild and cultivated gardens in the Moosalamoo region turn up abundant perennials and a meadow pond.

Blueberry Hill Inn, Goshen, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 247-6735. BAPTIST BIRTHDAY: Bring a dish for lunch at a potluck program that draws attention, and restoration funds, to a 150-year old church. Baptist Church, Fairfax, noon. Free. Info, 849-6073. 'ONE WORLD' SLIDE PRESENTATION: Christopher McBride — world traveler, magician and natural historian — offers images that underscore our relationship to the environment. Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-3144. 'PRESERVING LAKE CHAMPLAIN': Catch a floating lesson in Lake Champlain history and an update

on current efforts to save its shoreline, islands and natural resources. Leaving from the Burlington Ferry Dock, 1-3 p.m. $10. Info, 862-4150.

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STEVE MILLER BAND & LITTLE FEAT: Rock it — the way it was. The "Space Cowboy" goes "Down on the Farm" at the '70s summit. Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 7:30 p.m. $12.50-20. Info, 518-587-3330.

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Featured readers share their verse before an open reading at Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $36. Info, 865-3144.

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'FULL GROWN GOOSE': See July 26. 'BIG NIGHT, LITTLE MURDER': You get mystery with your meal at a dinner theater production hosted by Ye Olde England Inne, Stowe, 6 p.m. $38. Info, 253-7558. 'MURDER AL DENTE': Death is a Cabaret mixes murder and mostaccioli at Villa Tragara, Waterbury Center, 6:15 p.m. $38. Info, 244-5288.

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CYBERSKILLS VERMONT: Ongoing day, evening and weekend classes. Old North End Technology Center, 279 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $39-349. Info, 860-4057, ext. 20. Take classes in computer basics, Windows 95, Office 97 applications, Internet or Web site basics. Private and custom classes are also available. RVS COMPUTER TRAINING: Ongoing day, evening and weekend classes. RVS Enterprises, Suite # 5 , 1 5 9 Pearl St., Essex Junction. From $95. Info, 879-7000. Take individual, corporate and on-site training classes in basic to advanced MS Office, Windows 95 & 98, Network Basics, the Internet and more.

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T H E CREATIVE SPIRIT A N D HER SHADOWS': Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m, Charlotte. $25 per week. Info, 4255433. Theresa Bacon leads a 12-week support group for women working through blocks to their creative process. New group forming.

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SAILING/KAYAKING V ® E < a S j D : irday and Sunday, July 25 and 26., 10 a.'m. - 5 p.m. Mowings Marina, Colchester. $10/weekend, $$May. Register, 603-8(52*0070, Individuals with disabilities, and their family members, enjoy a weekend of sailing and kayaking in MalUtts Bay. ^"'••iV**'

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SMOKING CESSATION CLASS: Monday, July 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Community Lutheran Church, 1560 Wdliston Rd., S. Burlington. Free. Register, 800-639-1888. Quit smoking with the American Cancer Society's "FreshStart" program.

ECO-FORESTRY PRIMER: Saturday, August 1,10 a.m. noon. Plank Rd., Bristol. $8. Register, 434-4122. Forester David Brynn teachesforestrypractices that are ecologically and economically sustainable. NATURE WALK: Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m. Meet in the parking lot across from the Diocesan Center, Rock Point Rd^ Burlington. Donations. Info, 863-3431. The woods and cliffs of Rock Point Park offer opportunities to identify edible and medicinal plants.

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COMMUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES: Saturdays, 10 - noon. Vermont Studio Center, Johnson. Free. Info, 635-2727, Seymour Weinstock teaches photographers of all levels.

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POTTERY CLASSES: Ongoing day, evening and weekend classes. Vermont Clay Studio, Rt. 100, Waterbury Center. Info, 2241126. Enjoy the pleasures and challenges of working with clay.

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Ongoing classes, Monday through Saturday. Vermont Brazilian jiu-jitsu Academy, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info, 660-4072 or 253-9730. Escape fear with an integrated self-defense system based on technique — not size, strength or f

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'GETTING SERIOUS': Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 4, 6, 11 and 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trinity College, Burlington. $115. Info, 846-7160. Explore the possibilities and realities ofbusiness ownership, tailored to your skills and interests. 'START UP': Fifteen Fridays, September 11 through December 19, 5-9 p.m. $1250. Burlington and Rudand classes. Info, 8467160. Learn to research and unite a business plan through the Women's Small Business Program of Trinity College.

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CHANNELING YOUR MUSE: Ten Wednesdays. August 5 through September 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier. Free. Register, 229-0112. Work on writing haiku, tanka, renga and theatrical monologue forms with a Goddardgrad student. POETRY WORKSHOP: Thursdays, 1 p.m. llsley Public Library, Middlebury. Free. Info, 388-7523. Bring a poem or two to read and discuss at this ongoing workshop. ; [3 BEECHER HILL YOGA: Monday-Saturday, daytime & evening classes for all levels. Info, 482-3191. Get private instruction or take classes in therapeutic yoga, vigorous yoga, yoga for pregnancy, or yoga for health and well-being.

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AFTER W O R K WALK: Relax on an easy evening amble in search of common ferns. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $4. Info, 229-6206. M O U N T A I N BIKE RACING: Competitive cyclists wend their ways along maple trails in weekly races throughout the summer. Palmers Sugarhouse, Shelburne, 5 p.m. Info, 985-5054.

etc P O N Y EXPRESS TOUR: See July 26, Statehouse Lawn, Montpelier, 9 a.m. VT-CURE MEETING: Prisoners rights advocates consider the implications exporting criminals out of state at the Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 482-2438. BATTERED W O M E N ' S SUPPORT GROUPS: Women Helping Battered Women facilitates a group in Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 658-1996. Also, the Shelter Committee facilitates a meeting in Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-0855. TEEN HEALTH CLINIC: Teens get information, supplies, screening and treatment for sexually related problems. Planned Parenthood, Burlington, 3:30-6 p.m. Pregnancy testing is free. Info, 863-6326. E M O T I O N S A N O N Y M O U S : People with emotional problems meet at the O'Brien Center, S. Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-9036.

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•MASTER HAROLD...': See July 22. A N Y T H I N G GOES': See July 23, 8 p.m. $24. ' D O N ' T DRESS FOR DINNER': See July 23. ' T H E CHERRY ORCHARD': The old order makes a foot-shuffling exit in this Chekhov comedy set in preRevolutionary Russia. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10. Info, 456-8968.

'BE A G O O D FARM NEIGHBOR': The growing conflicts between agricultural interests and residential ones in Vermont get discussion going at Shelburne Farms, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686. O L D N O R T H E N D FARMERS MARKET: Shop for local organic produce and fresh baked goods on the triangle in front of the H.O. Wheeler School, Burlington, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-6248. REIKI CLINIC: Experience a noninvasive hands-on healing technique LINDA PASTAN READING: The that originated in the East. Spirit former poet laureate of Maryland reads Dancer Bookstore, Burlington, 6:30from her new collection of verse, 8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 660-8060. Carnival Evening. Bear Pond Books, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, GROUP: Recently lost a loved one? 229-0774. Get support from others dealing with WRITERS' GROUP: Writers work death. Visiting Nurses Building, 25 with words at Dubie's Cafe, Prim Rd„ Colchester, 9-10:30 a.m. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, Free. Info, 434-4159. 865-9257. FREE LEGAL CLINIC: Attorney Sandy Baird offers free legal advice to women with questions about family 'ENGLISH AS A S E C O N D LANlaw, housing difficulties and welfare GUAGE': See July 22. problems. Room 14, Burlington City FAMILY CONCERT: Singer-songHall, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7200. writer Danny Quinn entertains with BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT Irish folk songs, traditional favorites GROUP: Meet in Barre, 10:30 a.m. and original tunes. Bring a picnic and t noon. Free. Info, 223-0855. lawn chairs to All Saints Church, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-9750. 'WALK T H E PLANK': Wear your buccaneer boots to a swashbuckling pirate party at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STORY TIME: Kids under three listen in at the S. Burlington Library, 10 VAUGHAN RECITAL SERIES: See a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. July 22. STORY HOUR: Kids between three CRAFTSBURY CHAMBER PLAYand five engage in artful educational ERS: See July 22. Music by Britten, activities. Milton Public Library, 10:30 Ravel and Brahms is featured. a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644. CHRIS WHITLEY: The acoustic blues man who gave us "Living with the Law" — and now "Dirt Floor" — makes an in-store appearance before his evening gig. Borders Books & X-C R U N N I N G RACES: Cross-coun-

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Music, Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-1140. PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: Charles Dutoit conducts violinist Itzhak Perlman in a concert of works by Brahms, Stravinsky and Ravel. Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 8:15 p.m. $1045. Info, 518-587-3330. MARTIN SIMPSON: The acoustic guitarist samples his new album Cool & Unusual, with great folk tunes from Britain and the Americas. Colatina Exit, Bradford, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 222-9008.

drama 'MASTER HAROLD...': See July 22. 'H.M.S. PINAFORE': See July 22. 'ANYTHING GOES': See July 23, 3 & 8 p.m. $21-24. ' D O N ' T DRESS FOR DINNER': See July 23, 2 & 8 p.m.

film LOVE A N D DEATH O N LONG ISLAND': John Hurt plays a reclusive English novelist who falls for pin-up star Ronnie Bostock after seeing him in an appalling teen movie. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 6:45 & 9:15 p.m. $6. Info, 603646-2422.

art 'MAKING HISTORY, MAKING PLACE': The director of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society speaks on "New England's Search for a Usable Past" in connection with an art exhibit. Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2808.

POETRY READING: Award-winning poets Linda Pastan and Ellen Bryant Voigt read from their respective works as part of the "Readings in the Gallery" series. Victorian Art Gallery, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 748-8291. WEST I N D I A N LITERATURE: Gregory Supernovich considers the island implications of Arrival of the SnakeWoman, by Olive Senior. Stowe Free Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

kids CLASSICAL FOR KIDS: See July 22. 'ENGLISH AS A S E C O N D LANGUAGE': See July 22. PARENTS A N O N Y M O U S : See July 22. M O T H E R G O O S E STORYTIME: See July 22. STORIES: Children listen, snack and make crafts at the Children's Pages, Winooski, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 655-1537.

M O U N T A I N BIKE RACES: See July 22.

etc O P E N OBSERVATORY: See July 22. BATTERED W O M E N ' S SUPPORT GROUPS: See July 22. 'ORIGINAL VERMONTERS': Get archaeological insight into the Abenaki people at a lecture on the stone tools used before Samuel de Champlain. Branbury State Park, Salisbury, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 247-5925. KNITTING GROUP: Needle workers swap tips and design ideas with other knitters. Northeast Fiber Arts Center, S. Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 865-4981.

words BOOKSTORE TALK: Professor John Bekken of Suffolk University in Boston speaks on "The Growth of the Chain Bookseller Industry: A Threat to Literature and Ideas?" Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 533-9893.

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Spengemann and BAC have no boten according to this commuchoice but to adhere to the polinity's guidelines for public art. cies of their organizations. When Spengemann saw the othing like an erect penis to Conversely, Spengemann said he drawing, he says, "a red flag get a rise out of people. respected Colburn's choice as went up right away. I Especially an — well. There was no rancor or knew this was going to as the daily put it — A f% P __ cause some problems one blaming at the press conference; "impressively tumes- { V I " L U rather an air of sadness — and way or another." cent" organ in a pubresignation to the inevitable limUnfortunately, he had lic place. Whether in-the-flesh or itations of public space. not told Colburn about these on the seemingly passive planes Not everyone was so tolerant, guidelines in advance. of two-dimensional artwork, a single eroticized male nude can cause more consternation than all of art history's naked ladies put together. So can the smell of censorship. That's what the Burlington arts community found out last Friday, when a young artist chose to remove her entire show — scheduled to open that evening at the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts — rather than remove one "offending" drawing at the request of curator Pascal Spengemann. For those of you who had not heard of the tempest, or do not live in this teapot, the facts are these: Selene Colburn, 28, Burlington-born and now a library-science student living in Boston, was planning an exhibit of her own and collaborative artworks, entitled "My Museum" MUCH ADO ABOUT ...Dale Wittigs drawing — the latter were accepted by however. One young Spengemann sight unseen. Not being entirely sure of the woman ranted about civil liberColburn had sent photocopied ties in the same type of venrules himself — they'd never images of her own making to omous, kneejerk response that been so much as dusted off in artist friends around the country others have delivered to his three years of curating the and asked them to incorporate Spengemann personally over the the images into artworks of their city-owned artspace — past few days. Certainly basic Spengemann looked them up, own, then send her the finished freedoms should be vigorously and then made the painful decipieces for inclusion in her defended, but this skirmish was "museum." A clever idsa^ne sion to ask Colburn to remove in the wrong battlefield. It could that Spengemann liked and had the work from her show. After no reason to worry about. Or so be argued that what some discussion, including a he thought. Spengemann did in rejecting an consideration of "compromises," artwork was not censorship in equally Colburn made the There was just one problem. the ugliest sense of the word, but painful decision to take down A pastel drawing by Dale Wittig rather a decision appropriate to of California depicted the above- the whole affair. the place — and to its entire "I made the decision based mentioned male nude with a constituency, not just the most member at very full attention. In on my feelings about art," she tolerant among us. said at the Friday noon press actuality the drawing is as static You see, it was we-the-people conference organized by as a still life and, truth be told, a — or our proxy, according to the Burlington City Arts, the carenot-very-interesting work. But standards of democracy and stataker of Firehouse Gallery. "[I that is beside the point. tistical samples — who made the believe] the public has the right Erections are simply not acceptrules in the first place. Not the to see art and make our own able at the Firehouse. City Council. Not Burlington decisions." Specifically, strong sexual City Arts. Not Pascal SpengeThat said, Colburn also took content, and that which promann. This important distincthe mature position that motes hatred or violence, are ver-

tion is not commonly known in the community nearly a decade since the rules were determined. In 1989, following an incident in which the council rejected some nude female sculptures made for the City Hall fountain, the council asked BCA to establish community guidelines for public art — a move in keeping with a Supreme Court ruling on the matter — rather than have decisions based on whimsy. A scientific survey turned up results that were far more liberal, in fact, than what has come to pass elsewhere, and that many would agree are reasonable for a public space through which all kinds and ages of people routinely pass. "I don't want this to be just 'let's protect the children,'" BCA Director Doreen Kraft clarifies, referring to the numerous art camps for kids in the Firehouse. "There are all sorts of reasons why people may not want to view these images — including past abuse in their lives. In a public space they should feel protected in that they don't have to prepare themselves to deal with something uncomfortable." There is also the issue that the community's taxpayers should have some say — democratically, of course — about the

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Like many a brouhaha, this one turned out to have several ^silver linings. kind of art they're willing to view in publicly supported spaces. Congressional battles over the National Endowment for the Arts in the last decade remind us that the draconian alternative is no public funding for the arts at all. In a private gallery, Kraft notes, signs can be put up, or artwork with adult content can be segregated. "Then you're saying the adult has that ability to choose. Here, we couldn't have chosen that path." It was fortunate, then, that

Rhombus Gallery Director Marc Awodey immediately offered n Colburn the option of moving her exhibit to his second-floor College Street facility — a grassroots arts space which hosts not only visual art but theater, music, poetry readings and a film series. Awodey, who also writes art criticism for this paper, is of the fairly rare opinion that art should not be publicly funded, precisely because of the restrictions that come with it. After an initially negative reaction to the censorship, however, he concluded that both Spengemann and Colburn did the right thing given the circumstances. Colburn did in fact move a portion of her show to the much smaller Rhombus Gallery — the collaborative portion and a handful of her own works — and renamed it "Disaster Planning." That exhibit will remain through August 8, and affords viewers the opportunity to see what all the fuss was about. While doing so they should not overlook the fruits of Colburn's original concept, which ironically is about people with different visions working toward a collaborative goal. Meanwhile, Firehouse was left in the lurch with an opening 24 hours away. In a move that Awodey calls "brilliant," Pascal Spengemann put the word out for a sort of emergency invitational, in which he would accept the first 50 artworks brought to the gallery — providing they fit the city's guidelines. By 2:30 Friday afternoon he had his show. Like many a brouhaha, this one turned out to have several silver linings. The Firehouse Invitational itself is one of them. Not surprisingly, the show is wildly eclectic, and its many pleasures include discovering some quite good works by heretofore unknown artists. Several contributions are filled with witty references to the phallic theme of the day, including the painting-collage work — "Moby Dick" — Awodey himself created overnight for the Continued

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open about a quarter of a million acres of land, and produce about one ton of hay per full-time Vermonter. The state also brings in a crop of about 22 million annual visitors, according to Roger Clapp, Vermont Deputy Commissioner for Agricultural Development. As development pressures increase, many artists are concerned that Vermonters may not be raising enough hay to keep our ruminates, equines and landscape painters fat and happy. Given the demands of a tourist-based economy, hay essentials, such as reed canarygrass and alsike clover, may soon become as rare as Johnson grass in our acidic Yankee soil. Hay Project founder Pat Parsons — and dozens of artists involved with this ambitious, statewide outdoor event — are drawing attention to Vermont's agricultural heritage at Shelburne Farms and other sites this summer. In part it's a celebration of our most important and lowly crop. But the baled, sheaved and waving fields also carry a celebration of community, reflected in collaborative efforts ranging from a 4-H Club "Champ" made of — what else? — hay, to the stirring "Ricochet: Herd/Swale/Mosque" constructed of hay, wood and rock by University of Vermont art professors Bill Davison, Ed Owre and Kathleen Schneider and their students. A sense of discovery is sure to follow all but the most dour Hay Project visitors, as they meander like carefree spirits through the beautifully landscaped fields. "Gretzel," an installation GRASS ACT Kathleen Schneider and by New York artist Robert Chambers, is a Hansel-andFarm Barn — a fine example Gretel type journey through a of American Tudor architecfield, in which old New York ture. The "house," artfully Transit Authority "Poetry in echoing both barn facade and Motion" cards are affixed to surrounding picnic tables, is white-plastic-wrapped bales an oversized playhouse of that lead like big breadcrumbs braced bales covered in stucco. to a round "nest" of haybales. Its airiness is imparted by Though visitors can stop and impermanence, and that tranread each poem, it may be bet- sient quality is what makes the ter to simply enjoy the journey "Fairy House" seem more than try to understand the magical than the implied nuances of every step. materials would The Hay P r o j e c t , Each poets suggest. S h e l b u r n e Farms. self-absorbed Also in the Through October 18. voice, the artiFarm Barn's ficially intense courtyard is a colors and the "Children's Hay Bale Maze" by sponsors' landscape architects Carolyn logos — like Barnes & Noble Kiley and Richard Pete — — clash with the summer air with a little help from kinderand a stunning view of gardeners. This maze may be Camel's Hump. the "riskiest" piece in the exhi"Ricochet," on the other bition, as it actually requires a land, is an intriguing intellecwarning sign: "Hay may cause tual puzzle that provides allergic reactions." greater rewards with each Agriculturally based artmoment of observation. Its ines of sight level a swale, and

LISTINGS work is not new in Vermont. A 1968 hay project in Putney was "seen in the first realized exhibition of Earth Art," according to Paris-based critic/curator Joan Simon's essay in the Hay Project catalogue. Last year's "Ancient Link Between Art and Agriculture," by Westford artist P.R. Smith, enlisted several genuinely struggling dairy farmers, but lacked the institutional affiliations to garner substantive media attention. The Hay Project has major support — including collaboration with the Vermont Department of

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OPENINGS INTERNATIONAL PAPER ART AND DECORATIVE PAPERS Exhibition, featuring works in paper by artists from the U.S. and Canada, presented by the Friends of Dard Hunter annual conference, sponsored by Shelburne Craft School. Rose Street Gallery, Burlington, 864-3132. Reception July 24, 5-7 p.m. MEMORY CELLS, Spaces for Experiential Art, a one-day-only interactive sculptural installation by Kristin Humbarger. City Hall Park, Burlington, 865-7166. July 26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. PORTRAITS OF TREES, Selections 1991-1998, black-and-white silver-gelatin photographs of trees from around the country, by Tom Zetterstrom. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. Slide lecture July 28, 2 p.m., followed by a reception.

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"Ricochet" at Shelburne Farms Agriculture — behind its focus on the serious economic pressures transforming Vermont pasturelands. The hope is that the programming and exhibits will have the emotional impact to reach a broader audience. The harvesters of this "grassroots" event have already benefited at least one family farm: the Webb's. Can aesthetic revelations convince less patrician woodchucks to continue to plant hay rather than condos? We can only hope so. ® Additional Hay Projectrelated exhibits this summer are "Spirit of Place," an annual outdoor invitational sculpture show in Huntington; and "Hayfield Paths," a mowed grasswork by Knox Cummin, and an installation by Bill Ramage and Frank Asch, both on the lawn of the Fleming Museum, Burlington. See art listings for details. SEVEN DAYS

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Rep. Frank Riggs (R-Calif.), the sponsor of the anti-gay housing initiative, points ou£ . that "marriage is a sacred institution ...paramount to the protection and strengthening of the family, which is in turn paramount to building stronger communities and a better country." Which gives me an idea. Why not a separate country for homosexuals? Freed African slaves got Liberia, Jews got most of Palestine — why not a designated homeland for another persecuted group? We could take North and South Dakota, for instance, where the farmers have been driven out of business by Republicansponsored corporate welfare, and claim it for our own. We could redesign Mount Rushmore, adding the faces of Judy Garland, Radclyffe Hall and President James Buchanan, the only known poofter ever to have occupied the White House. Of course we'd need to maintain sovereign rights to San Francisco and, say, New Orleans, but that could all be worked out after the requisite conventioncenter bombings.

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dent, both Selene Colburn and Pascal Spengemann have provided admirable role models. In choosing to take down her show, Colburn stuck to her principles, but she did so calmly and without trying to impose her values on everyone else. Spengemann made the only choice he could given his place of employment, and despite his personal views about Colburn's show and issues of censorship. "My first responsibility is to the public," he says, "and my second is to the artists." The irony is that Spengemann has been gently pushing the envelope, at least aesthetically, at Firehouse since he began the job as curator. He has also been an excellent ambassador representing art and artists to the public. For that reason, the only real losers in this whole episode are those who have vilified Spengemann and Burlington City Arts for, basically, carrying out the will of the citizenry. As former BCA director Michael Metz suggested at last Fridays press conference, Burlington residents who are unhappy with the parameters of public art should take their comments to the City Council and suggest that those parameters be reexamined. But if another survey of public opinion were to make those rules more, not less, stringent, what then? Democracy in art, as elsewhere, is inherently a risky w business. 0 ;

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selves from the homo-controversy, but only because its gerceived as *unwin nableP anicf they have their eyes on that Big Tent. "It's a very tough issue," says Senator John McCain (RAriz). "It's a sensitive area," says Don Nickles (R-Okla). The absence of an immediate and outright condemnation of these bigots and their work gives the lie to mainstream Republican values, which normally go no farther than their bank accounts. Meantime House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas), responds with a list of biblical quotations. "My faith is based on the teachings of the Lord God Almighty," says Armey, "as found in the Holy Bible, and I do not quarrel with the Bible on this subject." Armey is presumably also required to stone adulterers outside the city gates. Currently before Congress are two bills designed to limit the rights of homosexuals, one of them aimed at President Clinton's initiative to bar job discrimination against gay Federal workers, and another that would deny Federal housing funds to any city that provides municipal benefits to same-sex domestic partners.

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occasion, and a watercolor by Discover Jazz impresario Jimmy Swift, entitled "Erektos Excisos," in which a Grecian man holds a carving in his lap in such a way that it appears to be a giant priapus. With the tone thus set, even such otherwise innocuous works as John Anderson's cardboard architectural models, "Three Fish," and Sheila McGowan's lovely etching of a lighthouse begin to appear slyly subversive. A huge silver lining, too, was Friday night's impassioned dialogue about censorship, art, and the roles of the public, government and artists in the equation, that issued from every corner at Firehouse, Rhombus and a coincidental opening at Working Design Gallery. That newly aroused fervor is likely to be continued, as BCA is already talking about hosting some public forums to discuss the issues. "That's what art is all about," says Kraft. "The most crucial piece we can do is get people engaged and caring." Those discussions will surely call into question bigger-picture issues, such as society's profound conflicts — and hypocrisy — about all things sexual. An exhibit of Picasso prints a couple years back at the Fleming Museum, for instance, failed to arouse public outcry despite the inclusion of decidedly erotic images of women. Throughout this entire inci-

On second thought — just read the newspapers and you'll see what I mean. By their deeds you shall know them. (7)

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David Bordwell has categorized as "classical Hollywood cinema," with clear-cut links to the narrative traditions of literature and theater, and the commercial nature of the moviemaking enterprise. One of the things that distinguishes non-Hollywood films — certain European films, for example, and films which fall under the rubric of "experimental" or "art" — is precisely their disregard for the dictates of plot and their oblique approach to narrative, if not complete rejection of it. Take as a wonderful recent example the 1996 French feature Irma Vep, directed with distinction by Olivier Assayas, a leading figure of the New French Cinema. Irma Vep concerns an attempt to remake the classic 1915 Les Vampires, a serial about a gang of Parisian

jewel thieves who stole from the rich disguised in "catwoman" costumes. But the "story," like the production itself, does not so much develop as collapse and disintegrate. Rather than charge forward like a boat in the rapids, American-style, it slips the narrative mainstream, pirouettes in eddies and floats lazily through backwaters. Viewers conditioned to plot-driven movies may have trouble adjusting to the tempo of this kind of experience, which requires that the viewer relax rather than tense up. Lacking a clear-cut goal laid out in blazing lights, its ambling, digressive manner will strike some as pointless. In fact, the "point" of a film like this is what's going on at any given moment, rather than where the film is headed — an approach that lends even the most mundane situations a dramatic frisson. Assayas cuts satisfying cinematic figures out of the simplest of actions, as when his camera tracks two women — one the striking, raven-haired Hong Kong movie star Maggie Cheung, and the other the bisexual costume designer who is attracted to her — riding

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Cheung at a film festival, which was enough to make me want to construct a film for and around her. But I had no idea which film." The singular flavor of Irma Vep is a product of certain tendencies in continental filmmaking in the wake of the French New Wave, and in the particular circumstance of its own creation. Shot in just four weeks in Super 16 with a mini-

counterpart to Assayas' approach to narrative is an extraordinarily fluid camera, a kind ol dynamic composition in which the elements inside the frame are constantly being rearranged. mal budget, director Assayas made a virtue of necessity, and in the process captured a verity and intimacy that often gets crushed in large-budget productions. The stylistic counterpart to Assayas' approach to narrative is an extraordinarily fluid camera, a kind of dynamic composition in which the elements inside the frame are constantly being rearranged. The supple choreography of camera, actor and background seems at once instinctive and assured. Like French cuisine, the result is something less heavy, more subdy flavored and texTtired than American fare; a film whose goal is enticement rather than satiation. Rent it for a taste of something that's hip and sexy and post-mouern in a way that you simply can't find on this side of the Atlantic. (7) Videos courtesy ofWaterfront Video in Burlington. page

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P I c t U r Es pRevlEwS SAVING PRIVATE RYAN Tom

Hanks, Matt Damon, Ed Burns and Tom Sizemore are teamed for Steven Spielberg's unflinching meditation on the horror of battle.

THE OPPOSITE OF SEX

Christina Ricci stars in the blackly comic story of a vicious teen who plots the downfall of friends and family. With Lisa Kudrow and Lyle Lovett.

J A N E AUSTEN'S MAFIA Jim

(Airplane0 Abrahams directs this look at the lighter side of mob life. Lloyd Bridges, Jay Mohr and Christina Applegate star. THE PARENT TRAP From the team behind Father of the Bride comes this update of the Disney classic about twins who conspire to reconcile their parents. Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson and Lindsay Lohan co-star.

DISTURBING BEHAVIOR TV

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there's anything studios love more than making the same old movie over and over, it's not even having to make it. For example, this rerelease of the 1939 classic, now sporting a newly remastered print. E V E R A F T E R Feel like you haven't seen enough angel movies lately? You're in luck. We just happen to have another for you, this time with Drew Barrymore as the love interest from beyond the grave.

friendly classic Albert Brooks, Chris Rock, Norm Macdonald,

of noisy, routine-looking action

Paul Reubens and other comics

packages like Lethal Weapon 4,

provide the voices for a menagerie

Mark of Zorro and The Negotiator,

of wisecracking animals. Betty

comes the latest from Jerry {Top

{Private Parts) Thomas directs.

Gun, Crimson Tide) Bruckheimer

MULAN (NR) Disney's latest

— the noisty, routine-looking story

mated extravaganza is based on an ancient Chinese folktale about a

cowboys w h o try to stop an

courageous young woman w h o

oncoming comet from wiping out

masquerades as a man in order to

the world. Bruce Willis, Ben

take her father's place in battle.

Affleck, Will Patton and Steve

Featuring the voices of Ming-Na

Buscemi star. Michael (Bad Boys)

Wen, B.D. W o n g and Eddie

Bay directs.

Murphy.

THE TRUMAN SHOW**** may

formance here as an insurance salesman w h o doesn't realize his life

since almost all the film's funny

is actually the world's most popular

stuff is available for free in its pre-

television show. With Ed Harris

views, Ben Stiller plays a one-time

and Laura Linney. Peter Weir

Easy-to-underestimate Adam Sandler stars in this romantic com-

From

band leader w h o falls for equally

Soderbergh comes this big-screen

nerdy waitress Drew Barrymore.

adaptation of Elmore Leonards

GOOD WILL HUNTING***

escapes from jail and then tries to

Gus Van Sant directs the story of yet another

to bring him back. George

style supergenius w h o has trouble

Phenomenon/Powder-

fitting into society. Robin Williams

LETHAL WEAPON 4 (NR)

plays the therapist w h o finally gets

Chris Rock joins forces with Mel

through to him.

Gibson and Dannyglover for what

QUEST FOR CAMELOT (NR)

director Richard Donner promises

T h e latest animated feature from

will be the last installment in this

the folks who brought you Space

lucrative but increasingly lame

Jam tells the story of a couple o f

action-comedy series.

kids w h o foil an evil plot against

to mention small laughs, small

stylings o f Pierce Brosnan, Cary

thrills and small audiences.

Elwes and Jane Seymour, among

Everything I've read about this Toy

others. Frederick D u Chao directs.

King Arthur, Featuring the vocal

Story rip-off (12-inch military

CITY OF ANGELS Add yet

artion figures c o m e to life and

another to the ever-longer list o f

wreak havoc) suggests director Joe

angel movies. Nicolas Cage plays a

D a n t e should be sent to bed with-

heavenly visitor w h o longs for life

out his supper.

as a mere mortal after meeting

MADELINE (NR)

Frances

M c D o r m a n d and Hatty Jones star

cutie-pie heart surgeon Meg Ryan in this update o f 1988's Wings of

in this adaptation of Ludwig

Desirecourtesy

Bemelman's beloved children's

Silberling. With Dennis Franz.

of Brad {Casper)

book about a mischievous French

TITANIC (NR)

schoolgirl. With Nigel Hawthorne.

DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy

DOCTOR DOLITTLE (NR)

Leonardo

Zane and Kathy Bates are among

Eddie Murphy's sticking with the

the big names on board James

formula that breathed new life into

Cameron's monumental look at

his failing career: A la Nutty

modern history's most famous

Professor, the comedian stars here

disaster;

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About Mary 11:40, 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40. Out of Sight 4:10, 9:50. Mulan 12, 2, 4:30, 7. The Truman Show 1:40, 6:40. All shows daily.

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Titanic 12:45, 4:50, 7, 8:45. City of Angels 5, 7:20, 9:40. Quest For Camelot 1:20, 3:20. Good Will Hunting 1:10, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10. The Wedding Singer 1, 3, 5:10. CINEMA NINE

Once again we've selected scenes from four wellknown movies and, through-the magic of Film Quiz Technology, zapped the famous faces of their stars right out of the picture. Your job, as always, is to identify the four films, anyway, minus their stars and with only a single clue-ridden scene apiece to go on.

Frank Coraci directs.

steal the heart of the marshal sent

SMALL SOLDIERS (NR) Not

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Steven (Sex, Lies and Videotape)

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Jim Carrey's been getting the great-

there's nothing about this movie

school crush on Cameron Diaz.

G R E A T E X P E C T A T I O N S (NR) Mrs. Robinson herself (Anne Bancroft) plays Miss Havisham in Alfonso Cuaron's MTV-meetsMasterpiece Theater update of the Dickens classic, reworked for a modern setting. Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow as the saga's starcrossed lovers are joined by Hank Azaria and Robert De Niro. U.S. M A R S H A L S (NR) There's no escaping It: This sequel to The Fugitive looks like a lame rehash with Wesley Snipes filling in for Harrison Ford and a plane crash taking the place of the first film's spectacular train wreck. Tommy Lee Jones returns as deputy Samuel Gerard. KISSING A F O O L (NR) David Schwimmer and Jason Lee compete for the attentions of Mill Avital in this romantic comedy from director (and real-life Schwimmer friend) Doug Ellen. K R I P P E N D O R F ' S T R I B E (NR) Richard Dreyfuss plays an anthropologist who's been using grant money to raise his kids. Until he nearly gets found out and is forced to pass his family off as the new Gulnean tribe he's supposed to have been studying. Jenna Elfman costars. Todd Holland directs.

ani-

of a bunch o f ultra-macho space

nerd w h o can't get over a high

New on vIDEo

in an update of another family-

and lots o f testosterone. In advance

be something about Mary, but

GONE WITH THE WIND if

***** NR = not reviewed

for July calls for testosterone. Lots

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY*** There

vet David Nutter directs this Sfep/orrf-reminiscent thriller about an idyllic town where the teens all act like perfect angels. James Marsden stars as a troubled youth who moves to Cleaverland and tries to keep from getting turned into a zombie himself.

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The Opposite of Sex* 6:30, 8:30 (daily).

At the following theaters in our area listings not available at press time. Call for info.

Shelburne Road, S. Burlington, 8 6 4 - 5 6 1 0

Saving Private Ryan* 11:30, 3, 6:30, 9:25, 10. Jane Austen's Mafia* 11:10, 2, 4:30, 7:25, 9:35. Ever After* 7:30 (Sat. only). Lethal Weapon 4 12:15, 3:20, 6:50, 10:10. The Mask of Zorro 11, 1:40, 4:25, 7:15, 9:55. There's Something About Mary 12:25, 3:30, 7, 10:05. Madeline 11:20, 1:55, 4:30, 7:10. Small Soldiers 11:15, 1:45, 4:15, 7:20, 9:45. Armageddon 12, 3:10, 6:40, 9:50. Doctor Dolittle 11:25,

S U N S E T D R I V E - I N Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 8 6 2 - 1 8 0 0 . C A P I T O L T H E A T R E 93 State Street, Montpelier, 2 2 9 - 0 3 4 3 .

1:50, 4:20, 7:30 (not Sat.), 9:40. All shows daily.

P A R A M O U N T T H E A T R E 241 North Main Street, Barre, 479-9621.

S H O W C A S E C I N E M A S 5 Williston Road,S. Burlington,863^494.

S T O W E C I N E M A Baggy Knees Shopping Center, Stowe, 253-4678.

Disturbing Behavior* 12:15, 2:15, 4:15, 6:45, 9:20. Lethal Weapon 4 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:25. The Mask of Zorro 12:40, 3:40, 6:50, 9:35. Small Soldiers 3:25, 9:15. Armageddon 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30.

M A D R I V E R F L I C K Route 100, Waitsfield, 496-4200.

Doctor Dolittle 1, 7:10. All shows daily. M A R Q U I S T H E A T E R Main Street, Middlebury, 388-4841. N I C K E L O D E O N C I N E M A S College Street, Burlington, 863-9515. Saving Private Ryan* 12:15, 4, 7:30. Jane Austen's Mafia* 11:50, 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 9:30. Gone With The

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© Copyright 1998 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seeing as how you'll be getting lots of debating practice during the coming weeks, I thought maybe I should help prepare you. Here's an axiom beloved by the class of people that argues for a living, the lawyers: "When the law is against you, argue the facts; when the facts are against you, argue the law; when the facts and the law are against you, pound on the table." Be alert for this approach being used against you, Aquarius; and don't hesitate to employ it yourself ifyoux cause is truly holy.

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99.9 t h e B u z z seeks dependable, enthusiastic team-players for weekend on-air shifts and p r o m o t i o n s . M u s t have knowledge of t h e alternative f o r m a t a n d 1-2 years on-air e x p e r i e n c e . Send tape & resume to: B o x 999 B u r l i n g t o n , V T 05402, a t t e n t i o n P r o g r a m Director. N o calls please. B u r l i n g t o n B r o a d c a s t e r s is a n e q u a l opportunity employer.

DELIVERY DRIVERS WANTED. Full & part-time. Earn $7-$10/hr. Need own vehicle. Flexible hours. Apply in person to 4-Star Delivery, 203 No. Winooski Ave., Burlington. DRIVERS WANTED: Leonardos Pizza. Clean record, with car. See Dave, 83 Pearl St., Burlington. ELDERLY CAREGIVERS NEEDED. Must be responsible, reliable, have strong "people skills" and some experience. A car is helpful. $7/hr. to start. Allyn Eldercare, 434-5849. NEED SUMMER WORK? Local marketing company seeks qualified Team-oriented individuals with excellent phone and communication skills. Great hourly plus bonuses. Call 879-7000. O-BREAD BAKERY IS SEEKING a few reliable, motivated individuals for delivery & production positions. Part- or full-time. Call 985-8771. PIZZA COOKS WANTED FOR college restaurant & bar. Fun environment. 1 yr. gen. cooking exp. required. Hourly rate + share of tips. Women encouraged to apply. Manhattan Pizza & Pub, 167 Main St., Burlington. TELEMARKETING: Phone reps, nestled for expanding call center. Competitive compensation package, many shifts available. Call TM Manager at 863-4700. T.J. WINE & SPIRITS: 2-positions: bottle sorter/stocker, 30 hrs./wk. & Counter/sales, 30 hrs./wk. T.J. Wine & Spirits, Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington. Call Tina or Jeremy, 658-9595.

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MATURE, PROFESSIONAL, vegetarian woman working on undergraduate psychology degree seeks housing with 1-2 like-minded women desiring a relaxed, healthy connection. Downtown, quiet neighborhood. 8/1. 862-3041. MALE, 39, LOOKING TO RENT or share situation, Burlington/surrounding area. Park two vehicles, prefer good light, yard. Mature, responsible, fun, NS/ND, highly skilled builder by trade. 660-2567.

BURLINGTON: 3rd roommate needed for large and beautiful bilevel apt. in Burlington's So. End. $300/mo. incl. all. Parking, laundry, porches. Avail. 9/1. Grad student or prof, preferred. 862-6453. BURLINGTON: Henry St. Seeking M/F prof./grad to share Victorian house. W/D, back yard, off-street parking, lots of space. Pets OK if they like our cats. $388/mo. + 1/2 utils. 651-0709. BURLINGTON: Seeking responsible, non-smoking roommate for 3bdrm. house near UVM. Off-street parking, yard, porch, no dogs. $297/mo. + 1/3 elec. & phone. 658-3138.

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