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Turns of Praise If that quarantine novel you wrote has been burning a hole in your desk drawer, consider this an invitation to share it. Aspiring and published authors alike gather at the Waterbury Public Library each month for a Writers’ Wertfrei — from the German wertfreheit, meaning “judgment-free” — where support and positive feedback are the orders of the day. SEE CALENDAR LISTING ON PAGE 61

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There are four full pages of letters to the editor in this week’s Seven Days. One is feedback related to Kevin McCallum’s August 4 story about Vermont’s new indoor firing range, where you can check out firearms the way you rent shoes at a bowling alley. Gun aficionados across the continent objected to McCallum’s first-person account of shooting an AR-15-style rifle, claiming that he exaggerated the weapon’s kickback. They also questioned his motives, manhood and politics, as well as the ethics of Seven Days. An alarming number made the point that even little girls can handle this firearm. One writer included a link to a video of a young woman in a strapless dress firing a massive Browning .50 caliber machine gun. Did I mention that all of the letter writers are men? Following the gun guys is a full spread of angry wildlife advocates responding to a news story in our August 11 Animal Issue that explains the logic — and the massive winter tick infestation — behind Vermont’s expanded moose hunt. In this case, the objectors fault Seven Days for going too easy on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. By quoting state biologists, these folks allege, we are promoting Fish & Wildlife’s biased, pro-hunting agenda. There’s no acknowledgment that reporter Anne Wallace Allen included the viewpoint of Brenna Galdenzi of Protect Our Wildlife Vermont. But Galdenzi’s talking points come through in almost every letter we received. Is there anything to draw from this coincidence — the outpouring of passion in defending the rights of gun owners and wild animals? On the one hand, I’m gratified that two completely different groups, with seemingly opposing views, would share their thoughts in Seven Days. It takes time to craft a persuasive letter and courage to put your real name on it. Almost every writer was civil and appreciative when I called to verify their identities. Only one gun guy from Charlotte turned out to be a fake. His phone was disconnected, so I emailed — twice. When I threatened to pull his letter, he responded to say that he was “on lockdown” out of the country and couldn’t talk on the phone. A public records search revealed no one with the name he provided is living in Vermont. Most people are pretty reasonable when you engage them. But I notice that communications seem angrier in general, more likely to go from zero to outraged without a lot of provocation. Last Thursday, a woman emailed me to criticize a news story in last week’s issue for using the word “lobby” instead of “foyer” to describe the receiving area of a private home. It was a valid point, but her conclusion — “Get your paper a better proofreader” — was totally out of scale with the error. When I asked whether she’d meant the criticism to be published, she said no, then accused us of sloppy word choice and a liberal bias. After having been on the receiving end of all these other angry messages, I dashed off an Interested in becoming a Super Reader? indignant response. Look for the “Give Now” buttons at the top Her reply surprised me. It was still critical but of sevendaysvt.com. Or send a check with much kinder, and it included a compliment: “You do your address and contact info to: have good reporters, I think.” SEVEN DAYS, C/O SUPER READERS Now we’ve got a regular email correspondence P.O. BOX 1164 BURLINGTON, VT 05402-1164 going. I’m grateful for it, and for all the readers who For more information on making a financial value local journalism and want to see us get it right. contribution to Seven Days, please contact We want to hear from you. But please let us know Corey Grenier: what you like, too. A little positive reinforcement VOICEMAIL: 802-865-1020, EXT. 136 goes a long way. EMAIL: SUPERREADERS@SEVENDAYSVT.COM

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on’t let me ruin your fun at the beach, but there’s yet more bad news about the likely effects of the climate crisis in Vermont. A sobering warning is woven through a recent report about the water quality in Lake Champlain, Vermont’s crown jewel. The climate crisis could create a serious drag on the huge, expensive, decadeslong push to reduce the phosphorus that feeds weed growth and algae blooms, including the toxic blue-green algae that force beach closings and indicate a lake under stress. Here is the line from the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s 2021 State of the Lake report: “While management practices may help to reduce inputs, the increasingly intense rainstorms associated with climate change may release more phosphorus, possibly canceling out some gains made through pollution-reduction efforts.” What?! After years of effort to reduce phosphorus and hundreds of millions of dollars on lake cleanup programs, we’re going two steps forward, one intense rainstorm back? Scientists and public policy leaders are worried, too. Here’s why: In some years, just a few big storms contribute a breathtaking chunk of the phosphorus “budget” that scientists say the lake can take and still remain healthy. These bigger and longer-duration storms carry more nutrients from the ground and from surfaces farther away because the ground gets saturated more quickly and can absorb less runoff. Droughts, another effect of global warming, make the ground harder and less absorbent. More frequent and longer stretches of hot weather also enhance the conditions for algae blooms. Here’s the bottom line: The bigger storms predicted due to the climate crisis will slow the state’s 20-year effort to reach phosphorus targets and improve the lake’s health. By just how much will depend on how extreme the weather gets, Natural Resources Secretary JULIE MOORE told me. Moore said modeling for the phosphorus reductions will likely need to be revised to take into account more intense storms than originally predicted and fewer of the steadier, more predictable rains the original calculations included. “Our fates are more closely tied to climate in Vermont when it comes to water quality than they are in any other place,”

she said. “As we see weather patterns nutrients, pollutants … to receiving like we’ve had for the last month, where water bodies like Lake Champlain,” said it’s just heavy rain event after heavy rain Vaughan, who studied the impact of highevent after heavy rain event, it is a chal- flow events on river quality as part of his lenge now, and it’s going to continually doctoral research. challenge the work we’ve done to improve Last September, during a three-week water quality.” low-flow period, the She added, “It feels Winooski River delivered really hollow to think, about 117 kilograms of phosphorus into the lake. Well, things would have been worse but for [our A storm that followed dumped three times that cleanup] efforts. And yet there’s a grain of truth in load in a third of the time, that, as well.” about 359 kilograms over Here’s how big a differthe next week. ence a major storm can In 2010 and again in make. 2018, about half of the Take the Winooski phosphorus the river River, the largest tribudumped into the lake tary on the Vermont side for the year was tied to of Lake Champlain. On a single severe storm. And while it doesn’t take an average day, the river an event as big as 2011’s flows into the lake at about 2,000 cubic feet Tropical Storm Irene for NATUR AL R E S O UR C E S per second, which delivphosphorus levels to go S E C R E TARY ers about 50 kilograms of way up, take a look at what J UL IE MO O R E phosphorus, according happened then. During to MATTHEW VAUGHAN, the the storm, Vaughan said, Basin Program’s technical coordinator. 180,000 kilograms of phosphorus from the With a flow 10 times higher, as it is after Winooski River went into the lake in one a big storm, the phosphorus load can be day. That’s more than the annual amount 200 times more. That’s because more of phosphorus the river delivered to Lake nutrient-rich earth is washed into the river Champlain during 20 of the 30 years on and because of the wider surface area from record, he said. which nutrients are flowing. “That’s why these storms are so impor“We call them ‘hot moments’ ... tant to water quality,” he said. because they disproportionately send What can be done?

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Since we can’t control the weather, Vermont is pushing to reduce the amount of nutrient-rich runoff that can reach rivers, particularly during big rains. One strategy is to “slow it, spread it and sink” runoff before it can get to the waterways, Vaughan said. It can be as complex as requiring a collection system for parking lot runoff or as simple as diverting your rain gutters onto spongier lawn and not down the driveway. It’s also why wetland and floodplain restoration work has been important, since those lands help absorb heavier rains. It’s easy to point fingers at farmers. Agriculture is still the biggest contributor of phosphorus that reaches the lake, but it’s also the land use where the biggest reductions have been made, accounting for 96 percent of the decreases in the past five years. That’s according to a report published by the state Department of Environmental Conservation, which also put state spending on Lake Champlain improvements at $120 million over the same time period. “We’ll continue to make progress,” Agriculture Secretary ANSON TEBBETTS said, citing cover crop programs and better manure management practices. An estimated 920 metric tons of phosphorus entered the lake each year from Vermont, New York and Québec from 2001 to 2010, and the figure is cited in targeting goals. In 2020, Vermont’s agriculture sector reduced its phosphorus load by an estimated 27 metric tons, according to the DEC report. Vermont’s long-term goal is to cut its annual phosphorus load of 630 metric tons by a third by 2038. Some areas would need to make larger reductions than others, including problem spots such as Missisquoi Bay and St. Albans Bay. “It’s just going to take time, just like it took a long time to get to where we are now,” Tebbetts said. “It’s just a slog, that’s all.” Moore added that “swapping out 10 acres of dairy farm for 10 acres of subdivision is not necessarily a win for water quality” because of the polluted runoff that flows easily from new streets, driveways and roofs. Overall, the efforts so far have resulted in reaching 13 percent of the required reductions. Efforts in some areas of the lake have exceeded targets; others have fallen short. Moore said the cumulative effects will result in bigger percentage

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Celebrating 45 42 very comfortable years! reductions in the program’s middle and later years. The water quality efforts got a big boost from U.S. Sen. PATRICK LEAHY (D-Vt.), the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, who included $40 million for water quality programs in Vermont in the recent infrastructure bill. He said progress has been slow, with “heartbreaking setbacks” but successes, too. “I hope the difficulty of these tasks inspires others, as it does me, to celebrate progress, to focus on the long game and to work even harder,” Leahy said. But there’s still what Moore calls the “curveball” that climate change has thrown. “All of our work is in some way premised on a law of averages. We’re designing systems that are meant to treat 70, 80, 90 percent of what you would expect to see in a year,” Moore told me. “So to the extent we see irrational events, the practices we’ve put in place may not, or are unlikely to, achieve the results they otherwise would under what had been historical conditions. “Climate change is really the biggest unknown and the greatest challenge to our work,” she added.

Burlington’s Sewer Challenge

Toxic algae blooms are not the only problem that closes beaches; high coliform counts that can sicken swimmers could also become more common, thanks to climate change. In Burlington, the increased volume of water from heavy and sustained rains can overwhelm the pipes that carry sewer and stormwater to treatment plants. To relieve the flow and avoid having sewage back up into homes, the overflow mix is sometimes released, untreated, directly into waterways, triggering beach closures. Yuck. Like many cities’ systems, Burlington’s was built so that one pipe carries both sanitary waste from buildings and stormwater from streets to the treatment plants. During intense storms, the pipes can reach capacity, which is when the excess is diverted out the overflow pipes. New York and Vermont have made progress in reducing the number of these discharge points. They’ve dropped from 87 to 31 around Lake Champlain since 1990. They’ve been cut from 11 to five in Burlington alone, part of the $52 million

in upgrades to the city sewer system and treatment plants made decades ago. Separating stormwater from sanitary sewage in the rest of the system would run a “cost-prohibitive” $75 million and “is not a viable option,” according to MEGAN MOIR, water resources director at the Burlington Department of Public Works. Instead, the city will continue to focus on reducing how much stormwater inundates the pipes during storms. One example is the system of 14 rain gardens being built to trap and slow down stormwater near an outfall that discharges into the Pine Street Barge Canal and thus into Lake Champlain. Also helping: The state now requires property owners with more than three acres of impervious surfaces — parking lots and roofs — to come up with a plan to control their stormwater runoff. The city has similar requirements. Some of the water quality projects that Burlington residents approved in 2018 can’t easily be seen — disinfection upgrades at the city’s three treatment plants, the replacement or relining of thousands of feet of sewer and stormwater pipes. But the investments are paying off. The combined sewer overflows are less frequent and smaller than they were in the past. So far this summer, only one swimming area has been closed because of high coliform counts: Leddy Beach, last Friday. Discharges from overflow pipes still occur. Two this summer at the Pine Street site were between 100,000 and 500,000 gallons, according to reports filed with the Department of Environmental Conservation. As big as those numbers sound, they are a huge improvement from the estimated 170 million gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater the city released into the lake, the Winooski River and Englesby Brook every single year until the upgrades in the 1990s. The higher-intensity storms from the climate crisis “are the most problematic” for the system, Moir said. And there’s more work to do. The department is finishing a five- to 20-year plan to further reduce the combined sewer overflows. The less good news: The work won’t come cheap. Moir predicts that “substantial” investments will be required of Burlington sewage ratepayers. Maybe I need to put in a rain garden, too. m

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aren Bixler made her way down a steep logging road deep in the Green Mountains last week, a bright rainbow on her floppy hat and a dark scowl on her face. The Bethel resident had spent the previous hour listening to U.S. Forest Service staffers explain why they had allowed loggers to clear-cut a nearby 10-acre swath of forest two years ago. Removing nearly all the trees from designated areas creates patches of new forest that quickly regenerate into vital wildlife habitat, the experts told Bixler and about 30 others who toured the site in the town of Chittenden. Forester James Donahey and his colleagues explained that “early successional” forests provide tender new growth favored by moose and deer, fruiting bushes that feed bears, and refuge for birds and wildlife to raise their young. Bixler wasn’t buying it. “I think it’s bullshit,” she said as she steadied herself with a hiking pole to

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navigate the rutted dirt road that led away from the logging site. Forests need to be left alone to recover from the beating they’ve taken at the hands of man, not logged more intensively — no matter how that’s dressed up and justified, Bixler said. But more logging is exactly what the Green Mountain National Forest is facing over the next decade. Stands that haven’t been cut in the better part of a century are reaching maturity — from an economic perspective, anyway. Between now and 2030, managers of Vermont’s largest swath of public forest could triple the number of acres open to logging, a prospect that has alarmed some environmental activists, including Bixler, and spurred them to get involved. The forest service acknowledges that timber harvests are on the rise but says the increase has been gradual and that harvest increases are unlikely to be as significant as the plans suggest. “I think there’s been some alarm at the number and the scale of the projects that have been analyzed and rolled out to

the public,” said Jeffrey Tilley, forestry program leader for the Green Mountain National Forest. Once foresters closely analyze the landscape, they will probably only authorize logging on a portion of the acres, making the current estimates seem inflated, he said. In the last 24 years, an average of about 580 acres a year have been logged in the national forest. In the next 10 years, plans call for tripling that rate to about 1,772 acres a year. The 17,728 acres slated for logging between 2021 and 2030 are just a fraction of the 416,000 acres in the national forest, which was created in 1932 to protect a part of the Green Mountains from unregulated logging and land clearing. Today, much logging is done selectively, often to achieve forest restoration goals, with clear-cuts limited to 30 acres in most areas. The proposed increase has nevertheless outraged some environmental activists, who say the climate crisis underscores CLEAR-CUT?

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The spread of the Delta variant has driven COVID-19 case counts above last summer’s figures in many areas of the state. But with the highest vaccination rate in the country and the lowest hospitalization rate, Gov. Phil Scott said Vermonters shouldn’t expect new restrictions. “While cases have picked up, it’s important for Vermonters to remember we’re not Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi or any other states with significantly lower vaccination rates and significantly higher hospitalizations,” he said. In Vermont, he added, “the data shows vaccines are preventing cases.” That means schools are not expected to return to a remote or hybrid model this fall as people move indoors and case numbers likely rise, said Education Secretary Dan French. French said some children who go home sick might connect online, “but the emphasis this year is going to be on in-person [instruction], because we know that works far better than the remote.” State officials are recommending that all students, teachers and staff start the school year wearing masks and keep them on for the first two or three weeks. If at least 80 percent of people at a given school are fully vaccinated, the mask guidance would likely be lifted, but not for children under 12, for whom the shots are not yet available. Vermont’s high vaccination rate also means businesses shouldn’t expect restrictions in the fall, Scott said. But he noted that the administration bases its decisions on the COVID-19 infection data. While cases are on the rise nationally and regionally, the rate of increase does seem to be slowing, said Financial Regulation Commissioner Mike Pieciak. He expects the Delta-driven COVID-19 wave to peak in the Northeast in the next couple weeks. There were 758 cases of COVID-19 reported in Vermont this week, a 41 percent increase over the week before. Case counts are highest by far among those who are unvaccinated. And they’re higher among those who are only partly vaccinated than those who are fully vaccinated, Pieciak noted. “Just a fraction” of Vermonters, or 630 out of the 418,000 who are fully vaccinated, have suffered breakthrough cases, in which they tested positive for the virus despite their vaccination status, he said. m

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ighteen thousand people worked in the Barre granite industry at its peak in 1929 — quarrying the rock, carving and shaping the stone, creating the tools used in the stone sheds. These days, that number is down to 650, but local manufacturers still need skilled workers. The Vermont Granite Museum in Barre hopes to provide them. Through a partnership with Norwich University in Northfield, the museum has created a bachelor’s degree program aimed at producing a new generation of skilled stone designers and workers. The program’s supporters want to help revitalize a trade that once drew farmworkers from the Vermont hills and immigrants from a dozen countries to work and train in Barre. From about 1900 through the early 1950s, Barre dominated the industry in North America, with granite so uniform in color and consistency that some cemeteries in the U.S. only accepted stones made of it — a tradition that still holds true in some graveyards. The stone arts program is part of a new bachelor’s of science degree in design arts. Norwich is working with other Vermont institutions, such as the Stone Trust in Dummerston, a nonprofit dedicated to the art of building dry

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New Degree « P.17 When museum director Scott McLaughlin set out in 2014 to extend the reach of that program, he searched exhaustively for other stone arts degree programs. He found none in the U.S., though he discovered a few in Europe — including some that have been operating for as long as 600 years. The European programs are largely focused on creating art for patrons, McLaughlin said. The Barre school will teach stone production with an eye toward the manufacturing industry. He said students will learn to create the public art used in city parks and memorials, as well as architectural elements such as floral designs that are carved into columns. The students will apprentice with local companies and graduate with the practical skills they need to make a living, said McLaughlin, an adjunct history professor at Norwich. Granite cutters’ apprentices start at $18.50 an hour, said Doug Grahn, the head of the Barre Granite Association, which was founded in 1889 and represents Barrearea quarriers, manufacturers and others in the industry. “We wanted to make sure they have an apprenticeship so they get a feel for what it is like to be an employee as an artist,” McLaughlin said. “At the same time, we’ll also be teaching them the art side, where they can design their own products and then find a buyer.” They’ll learn business skills, as well, such as how to respond to a request for proposals from potential buyers. Through the new partnership, the school is now a program of Norwich University. In July, the museum received a $30,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to build two classrooms — a design lab where students can create 3D images, and a technology lab with 3D scanners, 3D printers and a CNC machine, a computer-connected tool with a robotic arm that can cut foam blocks, said McLaughlin. On August 9, another federal grant came through, for $100,000, to build two more classrooms. McLaughlin had just reached an agreement with Norwich regarding the stonecarving program in early 2020 when the pandemic arrived, putting the brakes on its development. Things have started up again, but they are moving slowly. The stone arts program had just one student last year, 58-year-old Patricia Canaday, who works as an administrative assistant on campus. Another student is due to enroll this fall. McLaughlin plans to start advertising the school this winter, with the goal of enrolling 10 more students in fall 2022. Canaday, a poet, visual artist and 18

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entrepreneur, has worked with athletes as a massage therapist and is comfortable using her hands. “This captured my imagination,” said Canaday. “The tactile nature of massage, and now an opportunity for the more tactile stonework, really, really appeals to me.” Canaday is working slowly toward her college degree, taking a few classes at a time. Supporters say the school — like the museum — will help revive Barre’s century-old industry, which is now best known for headstones and faces competitors in a handful of states. While companies still use Vermont granite in headstones, curbs and architectural elements, some American manufacturers, including those in Barre, now import granite blocks from India, South Africa, China and Brazil. McLaughlin doesn’t expect that to change, but he’d like every phase of the manufacturing process to stay in the U.S., where workers are unionized. “Here, if you walk into a granite manufacturing facility, the first thing you see is dust-collecting systems throughout the building,” he said. “Workers have steel-toed boots, heavy denim jeans, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves. Go to a manufacturing facility in India or China, and you may not see any of that, unfortunately.” Like many other manufacturers, granite companies are hiring. The ones in Barre

are advertising for machine operators, drafting and CNC specialists, stonecutters, sandblasters, sales staff, and others. With business brisk, now is the time to grow, said Paige Gherardi Lamthi, vice president of Buttura & Gherardi Granite Artisans, the Barre company her great-grandfather founded. “This is a unique opportunity to bring people in and train them,” she said. Demand for carved granite headstones is high, and many workers are reaching retirement age. “We have eight people training in various jobs in production, which is a very high number for us,” she said. Demand for headstones quarried and carved in Barre is greater than in recent years. That’s because stones made from imported granite haven’t held up over the decades and are showing stains and chipping, said Grahn. Another reason for the increased demand, said Grahn and Gherardi Lamthi, is that COVID-19 has killed more than 600,000 people in the U.S. More headstones are selling, and the pandemic has also prompted baby boomers to plan ahead for their own mortality, said Grahn. “Many of our members are reporting sales of double what they were in 2019,” he said. And they expect those sales to continue. Grahn said baby boomers are likely to choose headstones even if they are planning for the increasingly popular option of cremation over burial.

A granite headstone can cost many thousands of dollars. “A lot of it is that the baby boomer generation in general has done well financially, a little bit different from some of the other generations, and so they can maybe do things others didn’t,” Grahn said. “And most everyone wants to be remembered.” The school will also sustain an art form and a culture that has left an indelible impression on the city, according to Kevin Fleming, chair of the psychology department at Norwich and president of the Vermont Academy of Arts & Sciences. Barre’s downtown statues and many of the 10,000 memorials in its 85-acre Hope Cemetery were crafted by master sculptors. Some of Hope’s granite grave markers feature elaborate portraits, landscapes, or activities such as soccer or car racing that the deceased person loved in life. It was Fleming who initially proposed that the museum work with Norwich. “There are very few places on the face of the Earth that have the dynamic that Barre has,” Fleming said of the immigrants from Italy and elsewhere who poured into Barre in the 20th century, bringing their language, food and culture. As for the durable mottled gray, white and black stone that started it all, “that’s kind of an untold story,” Fleming said. “You can carve it any way you want. It’s pure, a very consistent grain; it produces no surprises when you dig down into it. It’s perfect inside and out.” m

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Vermont Fails to Protect Bats From Pesticides, Suit Claims B Y KEVI N MCCAL LU M kevin@sevendaysvt.com Two environmental groups are suing Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources for allegedly failing to protect endangered bats from pesticides meant to kill mosquitoes. The Vermont Natural Resources Council and the Center for Biological Diversity filed the lawsuit on Monday in the Environmental Division of Vermont Superior Court. The groups say the agency should have required a mosquito protection district to get “incidental take” permits under Vermont’s Protection of Endangered Species act for harming five threatened and endangered bat species. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department opted not to require the Brandon-Leicester-Salisbury-GoshenPittsford Insect Control District to apply for permits, arguing that there was no evidence its pesticide spraying actually harms the creatures. “Poorly regulated pesticide spraying is putting the state’s threatened and endangered bats at risk,” Mason Overstreet, staff attorney at the Vermont Law School’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic, said in a press release. “ANR’s decision to ignore both the scientific consensus and the plain-preventative language of Vermont’s endangered species law abandons their responsibility to protect vulnerable wildlife.” The agency’s July 2021 decision was made despite the unanimous recommendation in March by its own Endangered Species Committee that such permits should be required. The committee is a scientific panel that advises the agency. In her ruling, Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore called the risks to bats “speculative and unquantified.” A 2019 report by Huntington bat expert Jeff Parsons found that five bat species were all likely to suffer “acute toxic impacts” from flying though clouds of the insecticides malathion and permethrin. The permit process would have been a forum for experts to discuss whether there were alternatives or ways to lessen the impact of the pesticides, said Jamey Fidel, Vermont Natural Resources Council’s general counsel. Lori Ann Burd, environmental health director at the Center for Biological DiveUghrsity, said: “Given that bats actually help to regulate mosquito populations, the state’s reckless decision to allow them to be killed in order to kill mosquitoes is a shortsighted choice that will cause long-term harm.” m

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Clear-Cut? « P.16 the need to let trees grow so they can absorb carbon from the atmosphere and store it in their trunks, limbs and roots. Advocates have banded together in the past year under the banner Standing Trees Vermont, aiming to halt commercial logging on public forest land. Their goals go well beyond those of established environmental groups that have long sought to preserve large blocks of woodlands as working forest. “There are lots of organizations that talk about forest fragmentation,” said Mark Nelson, who sits on the board of one of those groups, the Vermont Natural Resources Council, but is also a leader of Standing Trees. “There is no organization standing up with a single voice saying, ‘We want to change how our public forests are managed.’” Nelson said the fledgling grassroots organization grew out of opposition to a proposed biomass plant at a Brattleboro paper mill, Long Falls Paperboard. The company received a $1 million federal grant last year to study switching from natural gas to wood chips to lower its energy costs. Opponents learned that the wood chips would come from logging jobs in the national forest. That led them to take a closer look at the logging plans. “People just jumped on it when they found out what was going on,” Nelson said. Facing opposition to the project, the company abandoned the idea. Activists cheered the decision and shifted their focus to opposing the logging. One of the group’s first public events was a Zoom screening of the documentary BURNED: Are Trees The New Coal? The film investigates the rapid growth of the biomass energy industry in the southeastern United States. More than 200 people participated. “We were blown away and realized we’d touched on something that people were really concerned about,” Nelson said. That’s an understatement, said Zack Porter, who works for Conservation Law Foundation as the Lake Champlain lakekeeper. “I think it’s safe to say people are appalled by the projects that have recently been approved and the logging that is going on right now in some of Vermont’s healthiest forests, and they don’t want to see it happen again,” Porter said. CLF touts the benefits of more “passive management” of forests and supports increasing the amount of land protected from logging — but has not backed a total ban of logging on public lands. Porter was one of the most vocal inquisitors of forest service staff on the recent field trip. The outing took place in the upper White River watershed, where the logging of 9,277 acres was approved in 2018. The logging is expected to produce

18 million board feet of lumber and 57,025 cords of firewood over several years. The visit was also meant to educate the public about another big timber plan on the horizon, the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project. Logging and a variety of forest restoration work would take place primarily in the town of Chittenden, as well as parts of Killington, Mendon, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Rutland Town and Goshen. More public site visits are planned through the fall focusing on specific concerns, such as waterways and carbon storage. Forest service ecologists, biologists and wildlife experts will all weigh in before the district ranger signs off on the plan sometime in 2022. About 2,127 acres of timber have been identified for possible logging in the 32,000-acre area, though the figure is “coarse” and subject to change before work could begin in 2023, Tilley said. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that logging will continue to exceed the recent rates, largely because there was so little timber-cutting in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Porter, a former U.S. Forest Service staffer himself, is particularly concerned about logging’s impacts on waterways. He notes that the new project straddles the spine of the Green Mountains, meaning that logging and new logging roads risk degrading the headwaters of watersheds.

He argues that the forest service has exploited a loophole in a 2001 rule designed to protect remote forests. “Large areas of roadless forests that could not be logged in other parts of the country under the 2001 rule are currently or have already been logged in Vermont, and that’s a problem,” Porter said,

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New logging roads contribute to the phosphorus problem in Otter Creek and Lake Champlain when they are washed out by the more intense rainstorms that Vermont is experiencing due to the climate crisis. Already, 20 percent of the phosphorus in Otter Creek comes from logging activity, and the Telephone Gap project will only exacerbate the problem, Porter said. Proposals such as the one for Telephone Gap are still being reviewed under an overall management plan the forest

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service approved in 2006. “In the 15 years since the forest plan was signed, the science has changed radically on everything from climate to water quality to biodiversity,” Porter said. Even though the underlying plan is from 2006, Chris Mattrick, the district ranger for the Rochester and Middlebury areas, said his foresters are required to use current sound science when making decisions about the forest. Mattrick said he has some discretion when deciding where and how much land gets logged — or “treated,” in forest service parlance. The forest service has a target for the Green Mountain National Forest of 19.6 million board feet per year, but loggers are only cutting at about half that rate for reasons that include the lengthy review process and local industry capacity, Tilley said. Mattrick said he lacks the power to cease logging in the forest entirely. “We’re mandated by Congress, by law, to be a multiple-use management agency — recreation, timber management, wildlife management,” he told last week’s visitors. “If you’re looking for a change, for us to do something different, for us to not do any management, like Zack [Porter] is suggesting, you’re going to have to take that up with Congress.”’ But Nelson said he and others in the group are optimistic that forest service staff

can be convinced of the value of allowing forests to grow old and sequester as much carbon as possible. He noted that public lands make up just 20 percent of the state’s forestland, and to cease logging on them would still leave 80 percent of Vermont’s forestland in private ownership available to the timber industry. Such a radical change in forest policy would nevertheless devastate local sawmills such as A. Johnson, according to Bruce Danek, a forester with the Bristolbased mill and lumber supplier who also joined the tour. “The forest service timber sales are incredibly important to the local forest economy,” Danek said as the tour moved to a forest road west of Granville village. Conservationists are proposing restrictions like those that decimated local economies in the Adirondacks, where Danek used to work as a forester before he left to provide better opportunities for his family, he said. Ed Larson, a veteran private forester and lobbyist for the Vermont Forest Products Association, listened patiently for most of the field trip as advocates called for less or no logging. When Porter argued, however, that the values to the public of letting forests grow were far greater than what would be gained through logging, Larson protested. “How do you measure that?” he yelled toward Porter, sparking a brief but passionate debate about forest economics. Larson later said critics of logging conveniently ignore all the carbon that logging removes from the forest and sequesters in homes, furniture and other durable wood products. That creates forest space for new, faster-growing trees to replace them. Critics also ignore all the carbon impacts that would result from people choosing lesssustainable alternatives to locally produced wood products, he said. Tilley, the forest service program leader, said he understands the attraction to the simple idea that just letting trees grow will suck up more carbon and help address the climate crisis. Healthy woodlands such as the Green Mountain National Forest do exactly that, he said. “I do believe that leaving forests alone and maximizing carbon storage and sequestration is important, and we should be doing it on a landscape scale in the national forests,” Tilley said. “And we are.” But an outright ban would mean that foresters could no longer use logging as a tool to manage habitats, combat invasive species or harvest trees felled by severe weather, he said. “I certainly understand their concerns and share their climate concerns,” he said of logging critics. “There is just so much more complexity to it.” m

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I guess we should have known that Kevin McCallum’s first-person piece on Vermont’s new indoor shooting range would put him in the sights of gun guys everywhere. The most common objection to the August 4 article, “Shots Fired,” was the way McCallum described the sensation of firing an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle. Almost everyone claims he exaggerated the power of the gun’s kickback; for proof, they offered up ballistics, young gun-wielding daughters and unscathed scrota. Some read gun control into McCallum’s depiction and, by association, into his piece, which combined straight business reporting on Parro’s indoor gun range and his personal experience of discharging some of the firearms available for rent on the premises. Here is a sampling of the feedback, minus the anonymous, misogynist rants suggesting that McCallum be fired or “go live in Cuba, Venezuela or China.”

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that operated from around 1998 to 2001. It was unprofitable. I know because, in 2002, I was tasked with selling the equipment. After I found no Vermont buyers, it went to British Columbia in 2003. I think Henry Parro is better positioned to make a success of it. Taylor Buckner SOUTH HERO

Articles like this are difficult to read for anyone with any kind of actual subjectmatter knowledge, due to the amount of gross misinformation and exaggeration. An AR-15 is not a high-powered rifle any more than it is an assault rifle. At best, it’s a mid-powered rifle. It has much more in common with the squirrel gun the author mentioned than anything “meteor”-like. I’ve seen 5- to 8-year-olds shoot this firearm without any negative response to it, yet the full-grown man who wrote this article acts like firing it was shocking to the system. My drill instructor put one against his ball sack, literally, and fired it to prove to smaller and female recruits that the recoil from the rifle was, in fact and indisputably, light and easy. Articles like this are lazy, not only on the part of the reporter, but on the part of the editor and the publication, as well. Shame on you. Do better; things like this article make you look like a rag.

In the article “Shots Fired,” Kevin McCallum writes of the AR-15: “It felt like a meteor had struck the earth in front of me. A deep shock wave coursed through my body, the recoil rippling through my arms and right shoulder with astounding power.” Outside of the emotional response, there are statistics that bear out the actual ballistics. A typical .223 round fired from the AR-15 or its many variants has a recoil energy of 3.9 fps and a recoil velocity of 6.0 fps. The typical 9mm round fired from a handgun has a recoil energy of 6.0 fps and a recoil velocity of 16 fps. Hence, the 9mm pistol recoils more than two times the amount of the .223 rifle. This is why the .223 fired from a rifle is a preferred caliber — because of its relatively low recoil energy and velocity. It makes it a very popular cartridge for both the experienced and the new shooter.

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In Kevin McCallum’s excellent article, the subtitle asserted that Parro’s was the “first indoor gun range.” Actually, the first was New England Target in Colchester, near Costco, a state-of-the-art indoor range

The portion of this article about the recoil when firing an “AR-15-style rifle” is either imaginary or highly misleading. I used the M16, the predecessor to the M4, which is the military version of the AR-15, my entire 17.5-year army career. The

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first day of marksmanship training at Fort Benning, Ga., the instructor demonstrated the very low recoil of the rifle by firing it in the normal position by resting the stock of the rifle against his shoulder. After that, he rested the stock against his nose, and after that he fired the rifle with the stock resting on his crotch — all without any ill effect whatsoever. I have used various models of civilian AR-15s. The recoil on all of these is similar to the M16. The AR-15 stocks include a springloaded buffer, which absorbs most of the gas created in the firing chamber each time the rifle fires. This, combined with the small size of the projectile (about the same size as a .22 caliber pistol bullet), makes the recoil nearly undetectable. If the author were firing something other than an AR-15 that had a larger cartridge and perhaps did not have a buffer spring assembly, it is possible the recoil would be as he described it. But the story would then be completely inaccurate. This is the type of thing that destroys the credibility of the media with anyone who actually has used firearms, regardless of their position on gun laws. Patrick Walsh

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I’m sorry you were so emotionally scarred from a few rounds downrange. Please remember that many of us are emotionally scarred from being on the receiving end of “rounds downrange” to secure the rights that you apparently believe we don’t deserve. There are people who risked their

I read about your experience going to a new gun range and firing an AR-15. A few years ago, Gersh Kuntzman, who writes for the New York Daily News, wrote an article chock-full of the same overblown, melodramatic hyperbole. You’re obviously engaging in over-thetop language to describe the experience for one reason: to try to gain support to ban such firearms by painting a false picture for your readers. The AR-15 is famous for having almost no recoil. Veterans relate how their drill instructor in boot camp would place the stock of the military M16, which fires the same round, against their nose or groin to prove to nervous recruits that firing the rifle would not harm them. Reading your description, an uneducated reader would believe it’s an insanely powerful firearm, suitable only for use by highly trained experts — which I’m certain is your intent. My nearly 17-year-old daughter has five AR-15s that she uses in competitive shooting events. She got her first when she was 9 years old and maybe 60 pounds soaking wet. She’s never experienced firing an AR-15 the way you claim to have. It should be obvious even to a layperson that the noise of firing any gun will be amplified indoors. Yet you write as if it were caused by the “power” of the firearm in question and not the environment in which it was fired! Daniel Roberts CLOVER, SC

Members of the web forum canadiangunnutz.com are enjoying a chuckle at Kevin McCallum’s expense regarding comments made after his visit to a gun range recently. McCallum said, “It felt like a meteor had struck the earth in front of me. A deep shock wave coursed through my body, the recoil rippling through my arms and right shoulder with astounding power. Being that close to an explosion of such magnitude — controlled and focused as it was — rattled me.” All this from the .223 round that was derided in Vietnam for its small size. Dean Roxby

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“Shouldn’t your Animal Issue focus on feel-good stories about animals, including ways we can help them?” asks letter writer Shelah Vogel of Newport Center. She’s one of almost a dozen readers who criticized our coverage of Vermont’s expanded fall moose hunt and the state department proposing it. Anne Wallace Allen’s news story “Thinning the Herd” explains in gruesome detail how winter ticks often weaken and kill the animals before spring. The solution, for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, is to cull the population preemptively. Yes, we think Vermont animal lovers are interested in that story and that it was necessary for Allen to get the viewpoints of Fish & Wildlife staffers in Vermont and others in neighboring states. Allen also reached out to Protect Our Wildlife Vermont and Canaan resident Dan Johnson for their views.

Why would Seven Days use its annual Animal Issue to justify Vermont’s moose hunt? Have you forgotten that most of your readers are animal lovers? This issue should focus on animals, including wildlife, and how to better protect them, not justify a highly controversial moose hunt. I wish the reporter had reached out to wildlife protection groups and Vermont citizens. Instead, she interviewed a Maine moose hunter who provided anecdotal commentary and shared how he wants to hunt more moose. The article relied too heavily on Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department game biologists who are in the business of providing a “product” — moose — to their customers — hunters. Fish & Wildlife staffers should assert their biases from the start, including their steadfast allegiance to hunters — after all, their entire board, including Commissioner Louis Porter, is made up of trappers and hunters. They know that if they halt the moose hunt, it will be harder to continue it in the future. That is not science. This is wildlife “management” policy rooted in pandering to special interests. They’ll find any excuse to justify a moose hunt. Lastly, the reporter did not address the many other mortality factors facing moose, including heat stress and brain 24

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worm. The article narrowly focused on winter ticks, but winter ticks are only one threat, and they aren’t going away. Killing ticks by killing our moose is a crude way of justifying hunting our iconic moose. Social distancing of wild animals? Really? There must and should be a humane solution. Jane Fitzwilliam

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Seven Days missed a timely opportunity to write about wildlife in its annual Animal Issue. There’s been a wildlife revolution here in Vermont with new wildlife protection groups arising out of a need to address current wildlife policies that many view as cruel and antiquated, including the hounding of bears and coyotes and the use of leghold traps. But you chose to write about the moose hunt? The article was clearly influenced by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department “game” biologists, who are fierce proponents of moose hunting at all costs. I was also surprised to read so much anecdotal, fearmongering information, including a moose hunter from Maine who wants to hunt more moose because he sees moose in the field he claims are dying in high numbers. Why not interview people like me who live here in the Northeast Kingdom? I’ve seen plenty of moose that don’t appear to be suffering from ticks. Also, did you know that Fish & Wildlife received close to $121,000 from the exotic trophy hunting organization Safari Club International to fund its moose “study”? A moose hunt won’t kill off the moose herd, but it certainly won’t save moose from ticks! Fish & Wildlife knows that continuing the moose hunt is important from a political perspective. If anyone believes the moose hunt is truly about killing winter ticks, please look a little deeper. Lark Shields

CRAFTSBURY

I’d like to acknowledge Seven Days for writing a relatively good article about the tick issue facing our moose that really shows the value of the biological work being done on behalf of them. My only criticism of the article is the inclusion of folks who oppose the hunt despite the science. It’s unfortunate that these anti-hunting extremists willingly ignore the hard work of the scientific community because they disapprove of the facts. When they don’t understand the distinction between the number of ticks found on a one-square-inch sample patch of skin and the number found on the entire moose, we really need to question how

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they feel better suited to making decisions about wildlife than this multiagency who’s who of biologists. Jason Knapp

HARTLAND

I am disappointed that biased information from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has been used to justify a moose hunt. Though its website claims to base its decisions “on science, but also with public input of people’s concerns about moose,” the public comment process for the moose hunting proposal clearly shows otherwise. The department claims that the “public generally supports the proposal”; however, according to public records, the comment process resulted in 85 percent of the public in opposition. Further, the department stated that opposition came from people who were “opposed to moose hunting generally.” Fish & Wildlife seems to value certain opinions — those of hunters — more than others and cannot be trusted to represent the general public. Additionally, knowing that moose hunting brings a lot of money into Fish & Wildlife, it is not hard to see how the department can be influenced to prioritize money and special interests over moose lives. When making policy decisions, Fish & Wildlife should practice basic scientific integrity principles by clearly stating its biases and value judgments up front. The department endorses moose hunting, so

it went into its “research” with a predetermined goal: to have a moose hunt. Fish & Wildlife has also misrepresented the public’s opinion on its plan to justify its actions. The Earth is now facing its sixth mass extinction, and we need to be thinking of new ways to handle threats to wildlife other than killing them. The moose-hunting plan is completely unacceptable from a wildlife management perspective; we can do better. Katie Kraczkowsky

MIDDLEBURY

The last thing I wanted to read about in your Animal Issue is more political pandering passed off as science by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department justifying the moose hunt. Shouldn’t your Animal Issue focus on feel-good stories about animals, including ways we can help them? Wildlife are some of the most abused animals in Vermont, with few protections. There was an opportunity to address ways the public can help, whether by supporting Vermont’s volunteer wildlife rehabbers or getting involved to pass better laws like banning leghold traps. To use the prime real estate in your Animal Issue to justify a moose hunt is a shame. Did Fish & Wildlife tell the reporter that it received $120,800 from the exotic trophy organization Safari Club International to fund its moose research? Of course the results of its research justified a moose hunt. That’s what they wanted all along!

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Killing 70 or so moose over tens of thousands of acres in the Northeast Kingdom won’t decimate the moose herd, but it certainly won’t save moose from ticks! Let’s put our money into addressing the tick issue without killing moose, like the University of Vermont’s tick-killing fungus research. However, I doubt the exotic trophy-hunting organization Safari Club International, which donated $120,800 to Fish & Wildlife’s moose “study” that resulted in a moose hunt, would have approved of that. Patricia Monteferrante

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Monteferrante is a board member of Protect Our Wildlife Vermont.

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Fish & Wildlife game biologists across the nation are not in the business of doing right by the wildlife; they are in the business of making hunters happy, including trophy moose hunters who spend a lot of money to get a permit. Seven Days failed the moose with this piece. Shelah Vogel

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As someone who carefully monitored Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s public comment process on the moose hunt, I have many concerns over how it was handled. The department misrepresented public comments that actually revealed a large majority of Vermonters opposed the hunt. Why have a public comment process to gather feedback if it’s going to be misrepresented and ignored? Additionally, its recommendation to kill moose to kill ticks to improve the health of the herd is simply a theory. What happens if it’s wrong about hunting moose to kill ticks? Will the public ever know if the theory failed, or will it be wrapped up in more obfuscation? In the future, it’d be helpful if Fish & Wildlife would make its inherent value judgments and biases clear from the start. It fiercely promotes moose hunting — it’s a big moneymaker for the department — so it is not going into the research free of bias. Fish & Wildlife is a hammer, and everything is a nail, so its recommendation for a limited moose hunt should be critically viewed by the public.

When I picked up your recent Animal Issue edition, I was hoping to read something positive about wildlife protection. I expected discussion of a new strategy for Vermont’s wildlife management that would be based on real science and proactive conservation initiatives. Several beneficial wildlife protection bills introduced in January clearly indicate a shift in the public concern for wildlife protection. The climate crisis, habitat loss and human encroachment are resulting in growing threats to Vermont’s wildlife and global biodiversity (aka the sixth extinction). It’s past time for a reevaluation of the roles wildlife play in the environment and our responsibilities toward these vulnerable species. Your recent article about the moose hunt was an example of extremely bad and biased journalism. The article overlooked many key facts: Moose die from brain worm, heat stress and habitat loss; Safari Club International, the notorious elephant and lion trophy-hunting group, donated six figures to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s moose “study”; and Vermonters overwhelmingly opposed the moose hunt (revealed during the public comment process that Fish & Wildlife ignored). No valid studies on moose support a hunt, and many reasons exist to deny one. What if Fish & Wildlife’s theory about killing moose to kill ticks doesn’t prove effective? Why isn’t it addressing the tick issue nonlethally? The real concern that inbreeding may lead to less resistance to winter ticks conflicts with the Fish & Wildlife plan for increased hunting. Clearly, much more research is necessary to determine better protections for Vermont’s declining moose herd. Jennifer Lovett

STARKSBORO

Initially, I had a glimmer of hope that this article would drill down and actually lay out the complexity of this tragic problem of Vermont’s moose and winter ticks. But, alas, we got the standard Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department solution: Kill the moose. First of all, you cannot kill your way 2638 Ethan Allen Hwy out of a problem. Yes, these ticks prefer New Haven, VT 05472 moose, but eliminating the moose doesn’t 802-453-5382 make the ticks go away. Let’s face facts greenhavengardensandnursery.com here: Some people really like to hunt. And this provides a perfect excuse. For one thing, how can you guaran4/6/21 tee that a hunter is taking an infested16T-greenhaven041421.indd 1 moose and not a healthy one? If you kill off enough moose to establish a healthy population, they are, perhaps, less likely to be infested, but can you guarantee that doesn’t promote inbreeding, which could also make moose susceptible to ticks? The article reported that it’s not feasible to study moose in the wild, because Fish & Wildlife personnel would have to WEDNESDAYS > 4:00 P.M. track them over large distances. Well, isn’t that their job? They’re perfectly happy to study dead moose brought in by somebody else — but they can’t get out there themselves to study them in situ? The article also failed to address the fact that this is not simply a moose problem. It is part of the web of issues caused 7/27/21 16t-vcam-weekly.indd 1 11/2/20 by humans infesting every corner of the16t-vcam081181.indd planet, destroying crucial habitat for countless other species and the climate, which is crucial to supporting that habitat. Time to get real.

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“Longtime Maine hunting guide Hal Blood said the states should be killing more moose to suppress the ticks. He’s gone into the woods to look for shed antlers and seen 15 to 20 dead moose in a day, he said.” First off, why are you quoting someone from Maine regarding Vermont moose? Secondly, why would you take a quote from a person whose livelihood and income is based on hunting moose? And thirdly, why would you quote an anecdotal and obviously exaggerated claim of seeing 15 to 20 dead moose? Really? Maybe it’s five to 10 or three to eight? The problem, time and again, with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is that it is not independent. Its stated goal is to allow more hunting opportunities. This outcome to hunt more moose to save more moose is not scientific. It is economic. I don’t know why the department just can’t be honest with the public. We can handle the truth.

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OBITUARIES George-Thérèse Dickenson

Maize Bausch MARCH 16, 1925MAY 15, 2021 CHARLOTTE, VT.

OCTOTBER 23, 1951JUNE 15, 2021 STOCKTON, N.J.

Poet, editor and activist George-Thérèse Dickenson died on June 15, 2021, in New York. The cause was a brain hemorrhage, according to her brother, John Dickenson. With Will Bennett, Dickenson edited the magazine Assassin in the late 1970s. She published two books: Striations, from Good Gay Poets (Boston, 1976), and Transducing, from Segue (New York, 1986). George-Thérèse Dickenson was born on October 23, 1951, in Napa, Calif., daughter of Howard George Dickinson, a lawyer, and Joanne DePuy (maiden name Cardiff), a wine and travel entrepreneur from Altadena, Calif. Dickenson was a graduate of Wellesley College. After a brief stint at UC-Berkeley, she moved to Vermont and then Boston in the early 1970s, where she became involved with the anarchist circle around Murray Bookchin. She also connected with a group of poets. In the late 1970s, she moved to lower Manhattan, where, over the next decade, she was closely involved with Larry Estridge

and Peter Seaton. During that time, she taught poetry in the prisons through Janine Pommy Vega’s Incisions Arts Project. Her poems were included in a related anthology, Candles Burn in Memory Town: Poems From Both Sides of the Wall, edited by Vega (Segue/Incisions, 1988). While in New York, she struggled with substance abuse. During Dickenson’s last decades, she was living in a mountaintop cabin in a nudist colony in Stockton, N.J. She is survived by her mother, her brothers John and Chuck, and her longtime partner, Bobby Astarita. This was first published by Charles Bernstein in Jacket 2. Further recollections of George, as well as links to recordings of her reading her work, can be found at jacket2.org/commentary/ george-therese-dickenson.

Glenn Guhman DECEMBER 29, 1942JULY 11, 2021 WOODBURY, N.Y. FORMERLY OF JERICHO, VT.

Glenn was employed by IBM of Essex Junction for many years. He previously attended Carnegie Institute of Technology and Rochester Institute of Technology and earned a BS in physics. He had developed a few patents in technology of his own and worked on a few others. Glenn was a member of Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, Sigma Pi Sigma National Honorary Society and the American Physics Society. He was a physicist, engineer and manager at IBM. Glenn is survived by his

daughter Lindsay (Jesse) and their twins, Charlotte and Donovan. He is survived by his brother Donald (Ruth) and nephews and nieces Brian, Kurt, Kevin, Todd, Andrew, Ryan, Amanda and Kathryn, as well as great-nephews and -nieces. Glenn also leaves his former wife, Louise Guhman.

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Maize Bausch, aka Marion Otis Handy McDougal Bausch, died peacefully on May 15, 2021, at Mayo Health & Continuing Care in Northfield, Vt., aged 96 years. Born in Greenwich, Conn., on March 16, 1925, Maize spent much of her childhood at family homes in Barnstable, Mass., and Akron, Ohio. In Barnstable on Cape Cod, she grew up by the sea, sailing small boats with her brothers and sisters. After graduating from Vassar College, Maize explored her artistic inspiration at the Arts Students League in New York City, inspired initially by Van Gogh and later influenced by Kandinsky, Picasso and Pollock. Maize was married to Edward D. McDougal III on his return from Europe at the close of World War II. Together they had three children: Nicholas, Charles and Jane. After the dissolution of this marriage, Maize departed from Vermont in the late ‘50s for Ajijic on Lake Chapala in Mexico. She set up a studio there and shared a home with her sister Tinker, aka Virginia Handy Heffron. Then, after

brief stays in Stinson Beach, California and New York City, Maize and family settled in Williston, Vt., in 1960. She taught art at the Overlake Day School in Burlington, Vt., for a decade, and was much loved by her students as they discovered the joy of artistic creativity Maize revealed to them. During a summer camping trip with friends in the Adirondack Mountains, Maize met Carl L. Bausch Jr., whom she married in 1966. Together they built a house in Charlotte, Vt., where they each pursued their creative ambitions: Maize painting, and Carl building canoes. Maize extended and deepened her commitment to her art, not only painting but also making pottery from native clay. Refreshing their connection with nature, Maize and Carl

explored Canada’s rivers and lakes on canoe trips together. Maize created some of her best paintings late at night to the sounds of Bach, the Beatles, Monk and Coltrane. Her work was exhibited throughout Vermont and New England in the 1970s through 2000s, culminating in a retrospective at the Walkover Gallery in Bristol, Vt., in 2013, Maize’s 88th year. Maize encouraged her children to find their way in life by discovering the joy of creativity in art and personal relationships, saying, “Become an artist of Life!” — Charlie and Nick in musical pursuits, and Jane in her weaving. Though Jane was born with multiple disabilities, Maize’s devotion to her enabled Jane to lead a full life beyond all expectations.

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Thus, Jane has been able to live independently, gainfully employed, while developing her own artistic talents in fabric arts. After Carl’s death, and as her grandchildren were born, Maize showered them with love, sharing hours together in play, reading, in the garden and painting together in her studio. Maize was predeceased by her parents, John Littlefield Handy and Virginia Seiberling Handy; sisters Virginia Handy Heffron and Annabelle Handy Kirby; her brother John L. Handy Jr.; and her husbands, Edward D. McDougal III and Carl L. Bausch Jr.; and is survived by her children, Jane Otis McDougal, Charles Blayney McDougal and Nicholas Ulysses McDougal; grandchildren Nicholas Charles Arbuckle McDougal and Quincy Sinclair McDougal; her sister Sylvia Handy Bowman of Port Townsend, Wash.; her brother Edward A. Handy of Cambridge, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. To learn more about Maize Bausch, see these references: tinyurl.com/ bausch-addy-indy, tinyurl. com/bausch-7days, tinyurl. com/bausch-vt-senior and tinyurl.com/bausch-nyt.

Matthew Christopher Caulo

DECEMBER 29, 1991AUGUST 8, 2021 SOUTH ROYALTON, VT. Matthew Christopher Caulo died tragically on August 8, 2021, on his property in South Royalton, Vt. He was 29. Matthew was born on December 29, 1991, in Burlington, Vt., to John and Debra Caulo, the youngest of three boys. In 1999, the family moved to Norwich, Vt., where Matthew graduated from Hanover High School in 2010. He attended Concordia University in Montréal before graduating from Champlain College in 2016. Although Matthew was born in Burlington and spent his childhood in Norwich, he called South Royalton his home. Matthew had long admired the lifestyle and work ethic of rural Vermonters. He trusted his instinct and, sight unseen, purchased an overlooked property in South Royalton in early 2020 while living in New Orleans. In short order, he moved back to Vermont to live an independent, self-sufficient lifestyle. At the time of his death, Matthew was in the process of clearing the fiveacre woodlot along the Broad Brook to execute his vision: to construct a tiny home using felled lumber from the land. However, a persistent 10-year battle with depression ultimately prevented the dream’s realization. The South Royalton community embraced Matthew, in whom they recognized a friendly and industrious

young man with a positive vision for stewardship of the land. Several neighbors and shopkeepers have individually told the family stories of Matthew’s good nature and ever willingness to provide them help of any kind. Matthew was also a man of seemingly unlimited interests and ideas. He would joke that he had a PhD from YouTube University and learned a variety of electrical, mechanical, musical, woodworking and carpentry skills that he applied with precision and poise. A talented and creative cook, Matthew also composed and played music; built musical instruments, wrote poetry, and brewed both beer and hard cider. A voracious reader, Matthew could engage in deep conversations on philosophy, politics, music, truth and beauty, often with a former professor and friend who described Matthew as having a “beautiful mind.” Behind the positive and assertive exterior, however, was a darker personality periodically clouded by selfloathing and remorse. In many ways, Matthew embodied the purest definition of “righteous”: He held himself, and others, to a moral code of conduct that was

difficult to achieve, let alone maintain. With the help and unending love of his brothers, Matthew was recently making progress with the concepts of redemption and forgiveness, not only for others but for himself. Sadly, it was not enough. In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his loving brothers, Michael of Durham, N.C., and Jeffrey of New Orleans, La.; maternal grandparents, Lillie and Martin Tanis of Roanoke, Va.; and many relatives and friends. A celebration of Matthew’s life is being planned for Saturday, September 11, on the Town Green in South Royalton. Details to follow. Please consider a donation through the Matthew Caulo Memorial Fund on GoFundMe. Your contribution will be added to a donor-advised fund established by the family honoring Matthew’s love of land, sustainable living and music. The Caulo family will also support efforts around suicide prevention and the mental health of adults and children. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24hour, toll-free suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in emotional crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800273-TALK (8255), and you will be routed to one of its 133 crisis centers nationwide. Call for yourself or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential. A close family friend captured Matthew this way: “I will always think of Matt as the gifted artist, artisan, seeker, questioner and now voyager, finally at peace.”

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IN MEMORIAM Jack Carter

JUNE 28, 1945-JUNE 21, 2021 WATERBURY CENTER, VT. A celebration of the life of Jack Carter of Waterbury will be held on Sunday, August 29, at 2 p.m. in Rusty Parker Park in Waterbury Village. Carter, 75, died on June 21 at his home in Waterbury Center. A former owner of Stowe Street Emporium and a Waterbury Selectboard member, Carter was active in many community organizations and projects. The public is welcome to attend the celebration, which will be held rain or shine. In case of severe weather, it will be held on Monday, August 30, at 2 p.m. in the same location.

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even mention the word “billboard,” let alone mobile billboards. According to Ian Degutis, head of the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Traffic Operations and Traffic Mobility units, “AOT has no official position on the matter.” Do It Outdoors, the advertising agency based in York, Pa., that Chase Bank hired to provide the rolling signs, calls itself “the largest national mobile billboard

Regis Maher, president and cofounder of Do It Outdoors, called his company’s mobile billboards “an eco-friendly media format.” He noted that the company repurposes its vinyl signage and powers all of its trucks with biodiesel, a renewable energy source that burns cleaner than petroleum diesel. When asked whether mobile billboards violate Vermont’s billboard law, Maher

chairs the House Transportation Committee. According to Lanpher, the Batalions aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed the rolling billboards. Both she and committee vice chair Rep. Charles “Butch” Shaw (R-Rutland) have heard about them from other constituents. “This might be something worth putting on our radar screen for the coming session,” Lanpher said. If mobile billboards Mobile billboard

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ast month, Heather Batalion of Essex Junction was driving in the Burlington area when she and her husband, Philip, spotted what looked like a large box truck. On closer inspection, they realized that the only thing the commercial vehicle was delivering was an advertising message. On its bed was a large, two-sided sign announcing the opening of a new Chase Bank branch on Church Street in Burlington. Batalion had seen mobile billboards before in Las Vegas and New York City, but never in the Green Mountain State. “I was shocked,” said Batalion, whose husband snapped a photo of it. “I saw it drive by, and I was like, Wait: Are we in Vermont?” In 1968, Vermont became the first state in the country to ban off-premises outdoor advertising signs, aka billboards. Opposed at the time by pro-business interests as a communist plot to usurp property owners’ rights, Vermont’s billboard law now enjoys widespread public support for protecting the landscape from visual clutter. Over the years, Seven Days readers have asked this column to investigate whether other signs and structures violated the state’s billboard ban. The items in question have included political lawn signs (which are exempt from the law if smaller than 150 square feet); three large wooden crosses on a Randolph hillside (which are protected under the religious freedom clause of the First Amendment); and a giant illuminated middle finger sculpture in Westford. The last is a constitutionally protected form of expression that only advertises its owner’s ire at town officials. A similar question arose in 2018 about signage mounted on the wooden fence that surrounds the CityPlace Burlington construction site. In that case, the answer was less definitive. Then-city attorney Eileen Blackwood opined that the signs were temporary, merely decorative and not billboards. However, John Kessler, general counsel to the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, disagreed. According to Kessler, who also serves on the Travel Information Council, which regulates signage statewide, the multiple CityPlace signs exceeded 150 square feet in total and were in a public right-of-way. Therefore, they violated the law. The signs were removed in 2019. But what about mobile billboards? Title 10 Chapter 21, the statute that prohibits off-premises advertising signs, doesn’t

and field marketing company.” Its clients range from major consumer brands such as Nikon, McDonald’s, Sam’s Club and Pepsi to nonprofits that fight smoking, human trafficking, gun violence and opioid abuse. And, like geese and dandelions, mobile billboards rarely appear in isolation. “One moving mobile billboard will turn heads,” the company’s website reads. “But a fleet of 25 mobile billboards, one after the other, infiltrating the roadway will grab everyone’s attention and create a heartpounding emotional impact.” For a typical media blitz, Do It Outdoors’ drivers average 120 miles a day within a three- to five-mile radius of a targeted address. This approach raises inevitable questions about the environmental sustainability of such campaigns, as well as the “heart-pounding emotional impact” of swarms of billboards “infiltrating” Vermont’s roads.

asserted that they differ materially from the static roadside variety. “We’re much the same as a Budweiser truck or a FedEx delivery truck,” Maher said. “Our product is delivering a message, much in the same way a CVS truck brings packaged goods to CVS stores.” Does Maher have a point? Degutis said Vermont’s billboard law includes several exemptions, including “signs located on or in the rolling stock of common carriers,” meaning train cars, as well as those “on registered and inspected motor vehicles.” The latter explains why a Cabot tractor-trailer truck bearing the image of a giant wedge of cheese and the words “world’s best cheddar” isn’t considered a billboard. Are mobile billboards no different from FedEx and Cabot trucks? “That very well may be the case,” said Rep. Diane Lanpher (D-Vergennes), who

are deemed a loophole in the law, they could be parked in the middle of a field for a week, a month or a year, provided that they’re registered and inspected. “Vermont may not want to go down this slippery slope,” she continued. However, Lanpher doesn’t believe the legislature would ban all signage on commercial vehicles. As she put it, “That would be like stepping into the stupid zone.” And, as is common in the world of business, consumers may have the final word on the matter. Mobile billboards seem “out of touch with Vermonters’ values,” and, if they prove to be unpopular enough, other businesses likely won’t use them, Batalion said. m

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ue Schein has fond memories of visiting childhood friends on Caroline Street in Burlington. In the 1950s, the South End neighborhood was home to young families whose patriarchs toiled at the nearby lakeside factories. The area was affordable, unpretentious. Everybody knew everybody. And to young Sue, it felt like home. Decades later, Schein bought her first house on that very street, a modest bungalow built in 1923 with a small apartment upstairs. The wooden floors are close to a century old, and, with few exceptions, the fixtures are original to the house. The area’s friendly vibe hasn’t changed either. At age 74, Schein relies on neighbors to help with yard work and drive her to appointments — favors she repays with homegrown vegetables and matzo ball soup made from scratch. Schein, a retired radio broadcaster and college instructor, calls the arrangement her “assisted living plan.” She aims to age at home for as long as possible. The city’s recent property reassessment may upend that plan. Schein’s duplex more than doubled in value, from $249,800 to $605,300. The property tax bill that came last month was equally shocking, increasing from $7,457 to $12,998. Even after her state rebate — which is based on her roughly $40,000 annual income from pensions and rent — Schein will owe an additional $448 a month. She never worried about taxes until now. “My stomach is filled with acid; my back is cramped up in spasms. I’m virtually sleepless, and I’m crying a lot,” Schein said. “I’m willing to pay a share that’s equitable, but mine is nutsycuckoo out of scale.” Burlington’s housing costs were already high, but the city’s first reassessment in 16 years has only worsened matters for the large majority of homeowners. High demand has driven up home prices — a phenomenon exacerbated by the flood of out-of-state buyers during the pandemic. Commercial property values have grown modestly overall, but many took big dips as downtown went dark due to pandemic shutdowns. Homeowners are being squeezed to make up the difference. Many residents were stunned when they received their home’s new valuations in

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mid-April, but they still didn’t expect the tax increases — thousands of dollars in many cases — contained in the bills that came in July. Landlords are passing their higher costs on to tenants. Renters and homeowners alike fear they’re being priced out, and some are questioning why the city would conduct a reassessment during a pandemic that had already toppled any semblance of normalcy. “The timing could have been much better,” said Wanda Hines, a lifelong resident of Burlington’s Old North End, whose tax bill increased by $1,518 this year. “Even though I understand that it was long overdue, they could have been a little more sensitive to the overall economic instability … that we were already up against.” City leaders say they didn’t have much choice. The state Department of Taxes mandated the reappraisal three years ago, after Burlington’s assessed values dropped to below 80 percent of fair market value. This number, called the common level of appraisal, determines whether a town is paying enough to the state education fund. Burlington’s post-reassessment common level of appraisal is close to 100 percent, suggesting that home values are on par with the market. “The goal of the adjustment is to reach greater equity,” Mayor Miro Weinberger said. “On the whole, I’m confident this worked.” The city contracted with Texas company Tyler Technologies for the general reassessment and used a separate Massachusetts-based company, SOA, for commercial valuations. The entire process cost $1.1 million. The reassessment was “revenue neutral,” meaning both the municipal and education tax rates were adjusted downward to account for higher property values. If a property owner’s valuation rose more than 40 percent — the average for all taxable property citywide — their tax bill went up, too. That’s the case for 86 percent of single-family homes, the most prevalent property type in Burlington, though the actual increases varied. Ward 5, in the city’s South End, has boomed with breweries and other amenities since the last reassessment — resulting in an average $1,695

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tax increase, or 18.1 percent year over year. By contrast, taxes on single-family homes in Ward 4, the New North End, went up by 7.9 percent, or $659 on average. Yet even as residential tax bills increased overall, those for commercial properties dropped. On the whole, residential property owners will pay the city roughly $10 million more in taxes this year, but commercial properties will collectively contribute nearly $1 million less. Unlike residential valuations, which are calculated using data from recent sales, commercial values are largely based on the buildings’ cash flows. The value of Queen City hotels, hit hard by pandemic travel restrictions, collectively dropped by $15.3 million. The Burlington Country Club, whose value declined by $930,700, will pay 41 percent less than it did last year. The Innovation Center on Lakeside Avenue, the city’s highest-appraised commercial building, will get a tax-bill reprieve of $15,743. “Every dollar makes a difference,” said Joe Carton, chief operating officer of Westport Hospitality Group, whose Hotel Vermont and Courtyard Marriott lost $18 million in revenue last year. Those businesses combined will pay $454,216 less after reassessment. “We’re appreciative of the tax break. We know it probably won’t last forever,” Carton said.

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these big bill increases are gonna get the credit they deserve.” That’s little comfort to Schein, the Caroline Street resident, whose first tax payment was due last week. Like many homeowners, Schein met with a Tyler representative over Zoom earlier this year to appeal her home’s new value but had no luck. Now, she’s challenging her valuation at the Board of Tax Appeals, a citizen-run panel that will begin hearings next month. She’s compiled what she thinks is an airtight appeal, a five-page report that argues her home “looks and feels old” compared to similar houses. Schein says that the three-story, renovated duplex down the street shouldn’t pay half of what she pays per square foot. If Schein’s second appeal fails, she’ll be faced with a hard choice: Either sell her home and leave her beloved neighborhood behind, or raise her tenants’ rent more than they can afford. For Schein, there’s no way to win. The reassessment, she said, “throws my life plan really in doubt.”

GOING UP

I’m willing to pay a share that’s equitable, but mine is nutsy-cuckoo out of scale. S U E S C HEIN

Flynn Avenue resident Sam Beall didn’t expect his taxes to go up because commercial property taxes went down. He doesn’t think it’s fair that businesses benefited from being assessed during the pandemic. “I’m worried that we’re locked into these tax rates for the next 10 years in a way that’s unbalanced and not accurate,” said Beall, who will pay $954 more in taxes. “I’m gonna be fine, but … I worry about what’s coming down the pike.” City assessor John Vickery acknowledged that the tax burden shift was greater than anticipated. At a city council meeting last week, he said the city should have better communicated to residents that certain neighborhoods could see larger tax bills. Vickery also announced that his office would reassess hotels next April,

which could provide some relief to homeowners, and said the city may also take another look at office and retail buildings, depending on how quickly they bounce back from the pandemic. Meantime, residents are figuring out how to make ends meet without additional state help. About 70 percent of Burlington homeowners get a state education tax rebate, but the amount is based on their income and home value for the previous year — meaning those with higher bills have to wait a year to get commensurate relief. “It’s certainly frustrating, especially with how high property taxes are in Vermont,” said Jake Feldman, senior fiscal analyst with the state tax department. But, he added, “the people who are having

Colin Urban was sitting on the porch of his North Winooski Avenue apartment late last month when his landlord delivered the bad news. The property owner had made every effort to keep Urban’s rent stable during the pandemic, he said, but the city’s reassessment forced him to reconsider. Urban got the letter a week later: His rent would be going up $100 a month, to $1,270, on October 1. Rents for the building’s three other one-bedrooms would also increase. “He was like, ‘You know, it’s with a heavy heart that I have to do this,’” Urban recalled. “He really made it seem like he has no other options.” Urban can afford the extra cost, especially because he’s splitting it with a roommate, but it’s hard to stomach for a place that’s not getting any nicer for his money. The floors of the building, built circa 1899, are still slanted. The place is poorly insulated, so the heating bill is high. In Burlington, where renters constitute more than 60 percent of households, many will experience the trickle-down effects of higher housing values. Tenants are faced with paying more or moving out, and few apartments are available to choose from. Olivia Taylor faced that dilemma in the spring, when she was apartment hunting with her partner. Every unit they liked was snatched up within hours. So Taylor resolved to stay put in the two-bedroom apartment on Ethan Allen Parkway that she shares with a roommate. But their monthly rent will be $150 higher, Taylor’s landlord told her, because taxes are going up.

Taylor, who works as a consultant for an international development firm, took a side job with a catering company and started pet-sitting to make up the difference. Her roommate also works three jobs. “It makes me very mad,” Taylor said of Burlington’s housing crisis, suggesting that the city needs to build more. The units that have come on line — such as the $1,400 studios at the Cambrian Rise development on North Avenue — are unaffordable for most renters, she said. Indeed, according to the Out of Reach report, an annual publication by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Burlington renters would have to make $24.33 an hour to afford a market rate one-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Using that same standard, a minimum-wage earner could afford just $611 a month in rent, the report says. Urban, who makes $30 an hour, said he barely breaks even every month after paying rent and credit card bills. “For someone to live in Burlington who’s making $15 an hour — where are they going to live?” Urban said. “How is that even feasible?” Landlords describe a similar pinch. Emily Reynolds said she and her husband charge $1,200 a month for their two-bed, one-bath apartments on Riverside Avenue. But when their taxes went up by $2,883 this year, they upped their rates. The Reynolds had never raised rents on their tenants, one of whom has lived there for five years. “These are people that we’ve known for a while and have been good tenants,” Reynolds said. “We’ve never been in a situation where we’re the evil landlords.” The Reynolds previously lived in the duplex but moved to Washington County five years ago when they realized they couldn’t afford a single-family home in the Queen City. Now they’re wondering if their rental property was a good investment. Richmond resident Kyle Maxwell asked himself the same question when the tax bill for his triplex on South Winooski Avenue went up by $4,519 this year, a 23 percent increase. Maxwell said he didn’t raise the rents after he bought the building in April but will have to ask about $125 more a month from each unit just to stay solvent. Rent for the three-bedroom unit in his building is already $2,400. “I would be hard-pressed to afford it. I know that. So I wouldn’t blame anybody for needing to move,” Maxwell said. “I think we’ll see a lot of changing of hands and changing of keys in the coming years as these leases expire and people are looking at 10 percent increases in their rent.” TAX BURDENED SEVEN DAYS AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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Tax Burdened « P.31 The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s free tenant hotline has gotten more calls about landlords hiking rents during the pandemic. Jess Hyman, associate director of its housing advocacy programs, worries that because renters’ wages haven’t risen at the same rate as their housing cost, “there’s no way to keep up” with other expenses. “If someone’s prioritizing paying their rent, and half of their income or more is going toward rent, that doesn’t leave enough for food or health care or childcare or car payments,” she said. “That has a ripple effect on the rest of their lives.” Hyman said Burlington’s tight rental market has long made marginalized communities more vulnerable to discrimination. With such high demand, landlords can be choosy about their renters, which can allow implicit bias to creep in, Hyman said. If rental rates continue to increase, she said, that would exclude “even more people.” “People will be living in situations that may not be safe,” Hyman said. “It makes it really tough, especially for families, especially for folks who are already really struggling.”

After the value of their Pine Street home nearly doubled to $477,000, Deena Frankel and her husband, Gregory Dana, got to work preparing an appeal. They spent 20 hours reviewing the values of other singlefamily homes in their neighborhood and looked for flaws in the data collected by the city’s consultant, Tyler Technologies. Though the work was tedious, it was familiar to Frankel and Dana, both of whom are retired but did analytical work during their careers. They had just 15 minutes on Zoom to try to convince a Tyler representative that their value was too high. “We felt they didn’t have an understanding that the South End isn’t all one neighborhood,” Frankel said. “One of the key things we looked at was that lack of nuanced understanding of the neighborhood. And they kind of admitted that in the course of the hearing.” Frankel and Dana succeeded, at least partially: The city ultimately knocked about $44,000 off their home valuation, though the couple’s new tax bill is still significantly higher than it was last year. “It’s still costing us $2,000 more,” Frankel said. Yet Frankel and Dana were among the lucky ones. Of nearly 1,500 residential property owners who appealed their assessments, values decreased for only about 450, or 30.5 percent. And several 32

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WARD BY WARD CHANGES Average increase in tax bills*

Average percent increase

Higher Lower assessments assessments

Ward 1 $1,156 Ward 2 $802 Ward 3 $1,181 Ward 4 $659 Ward 5 $1,695 Ward 6 $1,226 Ward 7 $630 Ward 8 $1,541

12.3 12 18.5 7.9 18.1 9.4 9.9 16.4

349 196 301 1,173 768 572 1,057 58

55 59 25 186 37 154 204 7

WARD 7 WARD 4

Average increase in tax bills for single-family homes by percent

9.9%

7.9%

WARD 2

12%

WARD 3

Shifting Burdens Taxes attributed to commercial properties

Taxes attributed to residential properties*

2021 2022 18.4% 16.2%

2021 2022 78.7% 80.6%

2021: $20,988,368 2022: $20,019,741

2021: $89,634,428 2022: $99,807,935

Rates are for city and education taxes combined. Figures do not include confidential state rebates. *To analyze residential properties as a whole, we grouped data on properties classified as residential, mobile homes, seasonal and commercial apartments.

18.5%

WARD 1

12.3%

WARD 8

16.4%

WARD 6 WARD 5

18.1%

9.4%

SOURCE: CITY OF BURLINGTON ASSESSMENT DATA. ANALYSIS BY SOPHIA HODSON.

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homeowners who appealed told Seven Days they found the process confusing and arbitrary, with no explanation for the ultimate decisions. “I totally believe in taxes, and I totally believe in contributing to the greater good, and I want to keep doing that,” said Zpora Perry, whose taxes on her Locust Street home went up about $2,600. “I just want it to be a process that’s fair and equitable and transparent, so we know who’s paying it and who’s getting out of paying it.” Perry’s first experience with Tyler didn’t inspire confidence. Her property’s assessment had increased $220,000 over its value from 2015, when the city last reassessed it after she and her husband built a 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, for her parents in the backyard. When appealing, Perry and her husband compared their property to others with detached ADUs. Some of those values were calculated differently: While the price per square foot of Perry’s ADU was higher than for the main house, the square footage of the neighbors’ ADUs were lumped in with the main house and calculated at the same rate, she said. During the couple’s appeal session on Zoom, the Tyler rep didn’t introduce himself until prompted, then said, “I’m just the monkey,” Perry recalled. “I wrote it down because I was so shocked,” she said. The rep then “said a few other self-deprecating things” and made small talk before Perry and her husband got him back on track to discuss the matter at hand. They asked him if he’d received their appeal document, which they’d filed through the city website; he said no. When they broached the issue with their ADU, the rep was confused. “He said, ‘What’s an ADU?’” Perry recalled. “We were like, ‘Uh, an accessory dwelling unit?’” And he was like, ‘What’s that?’” Before the couple knew it, their 15 minutes were up. Later, they received a letter that said their value was unchanged, but Tyler didn’t provide any explanation. They’ve filed another appeal to the city’s Board of Tax Appeals. At the city council’s August 9 meeting, Councilor Chip Mason (D-Ward 5) excoriated Tyler, saying he’s “heard nothing but extreme negative things from every constituent” who contacted him about their appeal. “We’re getting some of the most emotional and frustrated emails I’ve received in 10 years,” Mason said. Alex Friend, meanwhile, had a far different — and more rewarding — experience. He thought his Henry Street valuation was way out of whack and compiled data on comparable houses and recent home sales, which he argued were driven by a pandemic bubble that was not

Zpora Perry and her daughter, Lyle Johnson

He said, “What’s an ADU?” We were like, “Uh, an accessory dwelling unit?” And he was like, “What’s that?” ZP O R A P E R RY

representative of his property’s actual worth on the market. Friend sent in his documentation before the hearing. “On the morning of the appeal, we spoke with somebody from Tyler Technologies, and he said, ‘Yeah, I read your appeal, and I agree with that. I’m going to take down your valuation,’” Friend said. “And we were all prepared to say, ‘But … but … but!’ But we didn’t have to say anything.” The assessors lopped about $116,700 off Friend’s assessment. “That’s what really strikes me, is the randomness of this,” Friend said. “It seemed like it worked well for us, but not for other people.” Nearly one in five of all property owners appealed their new assessments, but Vickery, the city assessor, defended the assessment process and the company that

carried it out. Tyler completed the city’s 2005 reassessment, too. That year, it sent a representative to view every property. Those reps only managed to get into about 50 percent of homes, Vickery said. Tyler visited only a few homes in 2020 before the pandemic hit. Its employees reviewed city records, sales data, photographs taken from the air and city streets, and market analysis to come up with its valuations. The company obtained some home measurements, such as square footage, by using computer software to examine digital photographs of the buildings. Sending a person to each property is “oldfashioned,” said Vickery. Some communities still favor that method, however; South Burlington hired Tyler to reassess its properties using in-person checks. The city paid about $400,000 for the review; homeowners were notified about their new valuation in June.

Rates of appeals show that South Burlington property owners were less likely to challenge their new assessments than Burlington residents were. About 9 percent of SoBu taxpayers appealed to Tyler, compared with roughly 18 percent of Burlington’s. Blane Bowlin, Tyler’s project manager for both cities’ reassessments, did not respond to messages requesting comment. “The change in values, by and large, are correct,” Vickery said. “And there’s always a few issues that get missed or not addressed. I anticipated that, and I know there will be some work to put a fair value on every single property.” Some homeowners, though, worry that even the appeals process missed important information. Sebastian Ryder and TAX BURDENED SEVEN DAYS AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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Tax Burdened « P.33 her husband, Jeff Bower, saw the value of their modest North Champlain Street home leap by $101,500. But the assessors counted a full, finished basement, while the couple said they have a small dirt crawl space. Tyler also miscalculated several rooms’ square footage. Bower sent a list of mistakes to the consultant, but the company denied his request for a change. He and Ryder did not file another appeal. The increased valuation, coupled with a steep drop in the payment they get from the state, means Ryder and Bower will pay about $3,660 more in taxes this year, a significant amount for a couple earning around $65,000 annually, Ryder said. She could stomach the increase if the city were providing the services she expects. Instead, Ryder said, she’s been unable to summon the police to what she described as a nearby drug house. “I want to be safe,” Ryder said. “I want to feel like I can walk from my front door to my car without being screamed at by a neighbor.” “We’re not asking for the world here,” she added.

RIGHT TIMING?

Hines, the Old North End resident, wanted to do something for herself this summer. Her children have moved out, and she hoped to use her small savings to finally purchase a health insurance plan. At the very least, maybe she could fix her tired roof, the raggedy awning above her front door or the leaky kitchen sink. She’d even priced a trip to Mississippi to visit family. Then she got her tax bill. Hines will pay twice what she did last year for her home on the corner of Oak Street and Intervale Avenue. Now her plans are off the table. “There will be a little less joy in my life,” Hines said. “A little less joy for Wanda.” Hines is one of those questioning why the city would conduct a reassessment during a disruptive pandemic. Others are wondering why the city waited 16 years to reassess properties, as home prices steadily climbed. Many municipalities wait until the state orders a reassessment, but towns can initiate the process whenever they want, said Casey Michael O’Hara, program manager for the Vermont tax department’s Division of Property Valuation and Review. O’Hara pointed to national standards that say towns should “reinspect” property values every four to six years. The state recommends waiting no more than 10. “If you’ve waited that long, you’re likely going to see a pretty significant increase” 34

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in property values, he said, adding, “the markets are dynamic, and they’re always changing.” City Councilor Sarah Carpenter (D-Ward 4) said the city should reassess properties more often, despite the cost. Carpenter, who ran the Vermont Housing Finance Agency for 20 years before being elected, said this reassessment demonstrated how suddenly the tax burden can shift. “You need to do it as often as you see trends, and changes in trends,” she said. Carpenter was less convinced that the city should have halted the process midpandemic but noted that many of her constituents disagree. No one knew how long the pandemic would last, and Burlington would have been out of compliance with state orders, she said. Both Mayor Weinberger and Vickery, the assessor, say the city was right to soldier on because it had a standing contract with Tyler and a state-mandated finish date of April 1. But the officials disagree on whether Burlington should assess properties more frequently. Weinberger said he’s unconvinced that it would be better for taxpayers to endure more regularly a costly reassessment, which he called “disruptive and challenging.” The mayor also noted that the city hasn’t waited for a state mandate to address inequalities on a smaller scale. Both multifamily housing and lakefront properties have been reassessed since 2005, Weinberger said. “[That] has actually reduced the tax

There will be a little less joy in my life. A little less joy for Wanda. WAND A H INE S

burden in between reappraisals for all other taxpayers,” he said. “I think that’s a pretty good strategy.” Vickery, however, said he thinks more frequent citywide reappraisals would keep values more equitable and aligned with the market. If the market continues its upward climb, and Vickery said he expects it will, the city may need another reassessment before 16 more years pass, he said.

‘FACING THE PRECIPICE’

Alan Bjerke opened the Board of Tax Appeals meeting on July 28 with a warning. “It’s going to be a busy fall, so enjoy your August,” Bjerke, the board chair, said to nervous laughter. He wasn’t kidding. More than 640 property owners filed a second challenge of their valuation in front of the board, which is made up of seven members of the public and three city councilors. The board will split into three groups to hear the appeals — collectively holding

20-minute hearings 18 times a day, three days a week, for 11 weeks. The process could take until December. Vickery said not everyone will be satisfied, though he thinks “a lot of people will be.” Those who still have objections to their valuation can take the city to court. As the board wades through its stack of appeals, Mayor Weinberger is focusing on other solutions. In the short term, he’s directed department heads to find relief for low-income homeowners, including potential one-year grants to supplement their lagging state rebate. This fall, Weinberger will host his third summit focused on addressing the city’s housing shortage. Weinberger, a former developer, said the city’s housing stock has increased by 1,500 units since he was elected in 2012 — “a historically large number,” he said, “but it’s not enough.” The mayor said city zoning should allow more than one structure to be built on most city lots. “We need to become one of the growing list of cities that takes dramatic, dramatic

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change with our local land-use laws,” Weinberger said. “If we are serious about making housing a human right, if we’re serious about stopping this upward pressure of housing valuations, that is the only way. We need to create a lot more homes.” Meantime, the existing conditions have become untenable for some residents. Katherine Taylor-McBroom and her husband decided to put their Home Avenue house on the market as soon as they got their new tax bill last month. The couple thought Burlington was getting too expensive before the reassessment, and their $957 annual increase convinced them it was time to move back to TaylorMcBroom’s native Tennessee.

“I didn’t want to leave, because I feel safe here … But I’m ready to go now. At some point, you’re just like, OK, it’s not worth it anymore,” Taylor-McBroom said. She worries that the city is becoming out of reach for many. “Burlington is going to be either low income [or] high income,” she said. “There’s not going to be any middle class.” Mark Montalban was struggling financially before the reassessment upped his New North End home’s value by $98,000. A single parent of a child with disabilities, Montalban took home $24,400 last year, including the federal stimulus checks sent out during the

pandemic. The temporary $250 monthly federal child tax credit is helping, but Montalban is still behind on his utility bills, and now he owes about $800 more a year in taxes. “I’m just making it by the skin of my teeth,” he said. Montalban operates Green Acres Homestead, an urban homesteading venture in which he grows vegetables and makes kombucha, herbal salves and more out of his home. He’s invested in solar panels and has a greenhouse. His son, who has autism and special needs, feels safe and stable here. He can’t just pack up and leave. Instead, Montalban is squirreling away the proceeds from this summer’s farmers

markets and preparing for the winter slowdown. Focusing on the task at hand keeps his worries at bay. “If I thought about it too deep, it would freak me out,” he said. “I’m in survival mode.” But there could be more increases on the horizon. The Burlington School District is considering building a new high school, and the city council is pondering a switch to consolidated waste pickup, which would require multimillion-dollar bonds. Weinberger is weighing whether to ask voters this fall to approve a revenue bond for the Burlington Electric Department ’s energy- efficiency programs. The mayor says he’s committed to keeping tax rate increases within the rate of inflation, as he has since he was first elected. “That’s going to continue to be my guiding star,” Weinberger said. “I’m going to find a way to do both.” The mayor’s talking points on affordability only make Schein, the Caroline Street resident, even angrier about her situation. She wishes the administration had prepared residents to pay higher taxes, and that the city had reassessed properties more often so increases could be absorbed over time. Had that happened, Schein said, she wouldn’t feel as she does now, like she’s “suddenly facing the precipice.” Schein has emailed legislators, contacted city councilors and posted on Front Porch Forum about the reassessment. She’s anxiously awaiting the date of her second appeal. “If I haven’t taken every step and wailed loud at every person that I can, I won’t have done myself the justice of trying every last thing,” she said. “Until then, I’m just trying not to panic.” m Sophia Hodson contributed data analysis for this story.

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VT Fusion women’s soccer teammate Ilana Albert (center in green) fighting for the ball during a recent match

arah and Eric Perry stood on the sidelines of the soccer field, watching their team practice. As balls flew through the air and players’ voices rang out in a cacophony of code words, the couple was intent on every detail. For them, calling VT Fusion “our team” wasn’t a sports-fan expression — it was for real. Together, as volunteers, the Perrys lead Vermont Fusion Soccer club in Manchester. Sarah, a campus supervisor at Burr and Burton Academy, is the club’s president; Eric, a carpenter, is vice president and director of operations. For more than 25 years, the nonprofit club has trained youth players in southern Vermont and eastern New York and helped them compete locally. On the field the morning a reporter visited was the team that the club sent this year, for the first time, to play in the Women’s Premier Soccer League. The WPSL is the oldest women’s soccer league in the U.S. and the largest in the world. The presence of a WPSL team in the state through Vermont Fusion Soccer represents an opportunity for high-level competition that was previously unavailable to local women players. “There are so many chances for boys,” 36

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Eric explained. “But for girls, at a certain point, it’s much tougher.” Indeed, the WPSL team closest to Vermont is FC Buffalo in western New York. Playing in the WPSL is essential for those looking to stay sharp between collegiate seasons or make the jump to the professional leagues. Current U.S.

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Women’s National Team stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe played on WPSL teams, as did former stars, including Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy. “There were so many reasons to try this,” Sarah said of launching the club’s WPSL team as she and Eric walked the sideline. “It’s good for the community; it’s good for the town, yes. But my main reason for getting into this was always personal. I see these girls in our community that can absolutely play at this high of a level. But where’s the opportunity?” The Perrys formed strong alliances with town officials and community members to create the VT Fusion women’s team. It played eight games during the WPSL’s season, from May 22 through July 10, and had unmitigated success. VT Fusion won its WPSL division title — and won over the town. The club normally would have held live tryouts, where VT Fusion coaches could have observed the players. During the pandemic, however, the team drew from local players who had come up through the club’s youth ranks or played regionally at the college level. Candidates from other states sent videos displaying their skills. The Perrys chose 17 Vermonters for the 28-woman team, some of whom play

for the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College. Those from out of state included a player from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and a Hawaiian woman who plays with the perennial Division III powerhouse Claremont-MuddScripps team in California. Even during a lighthearted practice session at the end of its season, the team’s skill was undeniable. Passes shot through the air were taken down with one deft touch of the foot, and tackles flew in from all angles. For a squad put together fewer than six months ago, the chemistry was palpable. “We got really lucky with this group,” said Ella Bankert after practice had ended. She’s a senior at UVM and midfielder with VT Fusion. “Everyone gets along so well, considering this is the first season.” “In Vermont, there’s never been a team like this,” added Tess Belnap, a fullback from Arlington who plays for Williams College. “You couldn’t play at this level before. And seeing the [young fans] at the games is amazing. They seem to look up to us, which is really weird, but also really cool.” The Perrys credit VT Fusion’s success to club general manager Chris Chapdelaine, who served as general manager for

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WOMEN’S SOCCER CONFERENCE ADDRESSES THE ISSUES Want to learn more about the present and future of women’s soccer in Vermont? The City of Manchester and Vermont Fusion Soccer club will host a free conference on Saturday, September 4, at 2:30 p.m., titled “Mia to Meg: and Beyond: A discussion about the recent history of US Women’s soccer, the current challenges and the possibilities.” Held at the Park House at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, the conference will address many topics, said Manchester Town Manager John O’Keefe. On the list: Title IX and equal pay for women players, the need for a paid women’s minor league, establishing more WPSL teams in New England, moving more women into coaching, and the popularity of women’s soccer in the U.S. and how to increase it. Featured speakers are Peter Kim, head women’s soccer coach at Middlebury College; Sarah Perry, president of the Vermont Fusion Soccer club; Meg Munson, executive director of the Vermont Soccer Association; Carolyn Blitz, former vice president of public affairs for the National Basketball Association; and Deborah Larkin, former CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Greg Sukiennik, Statehouse editor for Vermont News and Media and former ESPN general editor, will moderate the conference. The women’s soccer teams of Middlebury College and Williams College will compete at noon on the day of the conference at Applejack Stadium. Admission to the game and conference are free, but donations to the VT Fusion team of the Women’s Professional Soccer League will be accepted.

the WPSL team, and head coach John the U.S. Soccer Federation. The national O’Conner. They also praised Manchester women’s team has won multiple World Town Manager John O’Keefe for playing Cups and Olympic gold medals, but the a vital role connecting the team and the men’s team has yet to do either. The latter Manchester community. didn’t even qualify for the 2020 World “I have two daughters: a sophomore Cup or the 2020 Olympics. In addition, and a senior in high school,” said O’Keefe the women’s team generated nearly $1 by phone. “And having girls million more revenue than like this, players they can the men’s team from fiscal see in person, is just so year 2016 to 2018, according huge.” to a 2019 story in the WashO’Keefe, a self-described ington Post. “soccer fanatic,” believed “If we want change, it that a Manchester-based starts at this level,” Sarah WPSL team would generate said. “Whether they’re a multiple opportunities for 25-year-old or a 6-year-old J OHN O’KE E FE the city. He won grants and just learning how to touch did additional fundraising to the ball, the girls deserve upgrade Applejack Stadium, VT Fusion’s this. They deserve to be seen, and we can home, and he oversaw the work and did give them that.” some of it himself. Playing at a top-level According to Eric, change is already facility, VT Fusion drew large home evident. crowds as the townspeople fell in love “We see young girls at the game, with their new team. watching our players,” Eric said. “You can “We had one game where we drew 850 feel the effect in real time. There’s already fans,” O’Keefe marveled. “But when we a connection with the community.” play other teams, they’re only drawing 20, The couple anticipates that their 25 people sometimes. So we know we have stewardship of the team and club will end something special here.” soon. Their youngest child is still playHe cited a specific match against West- ing for the club’s youth team, but once he chester United when the team and its fans moves on, they plan to step down. really bonded. VT Fusion were down 2-0 “Sarah and I started this, and we want but scored late, sparking a buzz in the to see it through. We want this team to stands. When the home team scored the continue,” Eric said as he glanced at the equalizing goal in added time, he said, the stadium. Its wooden stands and lush, sellout crowd erupted. green surroundings looked almost ethe“People were screaming and pound- real in the morning light. ing the bleachers like we’d won the World “When our son is grown and out of the Cup,” O’Keefe recalled. “And we’d only club, I’m sure we’ll still help out whenever tied. That’s when I really knew.” they need us. But really, we can’t wait to Everyone involved with VT Fusion just open a few beers, sit back and enjoy is aware of the uphill battle women face watching our team play — as fans.” m in the sport. The U.S. Women’s National Team, for example, regularly outper- INFO forms the men’s team but is paid far less, Learn more at vtfusionsoccer.com and prompting its current lawsuit against wpslsoccer.com.

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n his Andover kitchen on a recent Saturday, JuanMa Calderón offered a taste of sauce to fellow chef and friend Nevin Taylor. “Maybe a little more spiciness?” Taylor suggested. “But the smoke is nice.” Calderón had started with a base of salsa madre, the mother sauce with a blend of flavors that evokes his native Peru, he said. He uses ginger along with other standard ingredients, including garlic, lime juice and ají amarillo, one of three chiles central to Peruvian cooking. To this version, the chef had also added some smoked chiles and passion fruit juice. The sauce would dress chilled, lightly poached shrimp to be served later that day

alongside freshly shucked oysters, blue cod ceviche and frothy pisco sours. That spread would kick off dinner for 20 paying guests after they drove up a dirt road to the unexpected location of a new restaurant called Esmeralda. Calderón, 54, and his partner, Maria Rondeau, 50, created the southern Vermont destination. They also co-own Celeste in Somerville, Mass., which Esquire magazine named one of the nation’s top new restaurants in 2018. Twice a month since late June, the couple has welcomed upwards of 24 diners at each of three communal weekend meals hosted at the 19th-century white clapboard home in Andover they bought two years ago.

Their rural venture inspired a glowing July 2 write-up in the New York Times, which described a trial run of one such dinner: a monthly Saturday pachamanca. The word means “earth pot” in Quechua, an Indigenous language of the Peruvian Andes. It also refers to a traditional preIncan meal of marinated meats, potatoes, vegetables and sweet, spiced cornmeal humitas cooked in a hole in the ground with the heat of hot stones. At Esmeralda, the earth oven is dug into a Vermont hillside with a stunning view of Mount Ascutney. Many ingredients are sourced locally, including alpaca, a favored meat in Peru. “We have not found local farms that raise guinea pig,” Rondeau

noted, referencing another common Peruvian ingredient. Meals on Friday nights, Sundays and some Saturdays do not involve the earth oven. All include beverage pairings and range from $90 for lunch to $185 for the pachamanca. Each has sold out within 30 minutes of ticket release, drawing a mix of locals, second-home owners and visitors from out of state, Rondeau said. The couple had always intended that their Vermont home be both a country getaway and a dining venue. They’ve filled it with art from Peru, Chile and Rondeau’s native Guatemala. A new commercial DIGGING DINNER

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that housed Rainbow Sweets, which they own. However, at least one piece of equipment has already drawn interest: the pastry scale on which the couple weighed baklava, chocolate cherry almond torte, spanakopita … and customers’ babies. “One of the babies made an offer on it,” Tecosky said. Dan Bolles

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explained. Noting that one of the couple’s daughters and two grandchildren moved back to Marshfield during the pandemic, he said, “We found other things in life to be happy about.” Even so, Tecosky said the decision to close was “very difficult.” “We miss it terribly, and I miss

hanging out with folks,” he said, expressing gratitude for the “thousands and thousands of patrons over the years,” as well as to the café’s staff. He specifically noted LIZZ GOVE, Rainbow Sweets’ longest-serving baker. Tecosky and Halloran haven’t decided yet what to do with the building

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Digging Dinner « P.38 kitchen boasts a large picture window looking over the deck, where guests gather around one long table. From there, they might spy Calderón finishing a menu of new potatoes with yellow chile sauce and cilantro rice with seared local quail. Esmeralda’s menu also ranges beyond Peruvian to include occasional chef collaborations. For the Saturday meal of the August 6 through 8 weekend, guest chef Taylor was preparing a different feast traditionally cooked in a hole in the ground. “We’re doing a clambake in the house of pachamanca,” Taylor said with a grin, referring to the beachside cooking method Native Americans developed centuries ago. “I’m trying to mirror what they’re doing here. If there is something I can do culturally, it would be this.” Taylor, 34, is the chef at the Crooked Ram in Manchester. A multigenerational Cape Cod native, he now lives on a farm in Chester, just 10 minutes from Esmeralda. He met Calderón and Rondeau in Boston, where he cooked for more than a decade in A-list restaurants including Toro and Asta. The couple helped Taylor and his partner, Beth Herbert, land nearby in the fall of 2019 after they decided to move back to Herbert’s home state to start a family. “Our idea is to grow community here,” Rondeau said. “He is part of that.” When the trio met in 2018, Taylor was helping some other friends with a new restaurant. Calderón and Rondeau, aspiring restaurateurs at the time, started chatting with him while he cooked. Inspired by a string of successful pop-up dinners in their Cambridge, Mass., home, the couple was seriously considering opening a restaurant. 40

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“I’m an architect. He’s a filmmaker. We had no idea what we were doing,” Rondeau recalled. “We thought, If we can cook for 24 people at our house, we can cook for 24 people at a restaurant.” Taylor remembered being simultaneously amused by their naïveté and impressed by their fresh perspective. “I knew I wanted to be friends with them. I wanted to help however I could,” he said. “I thought, This is going to be an interesting ride. Even if it goes down in flames, it’ll still be really interesting.” Calderón and Rondeau soon created Celeste, an intimate, 620-square-foot Peruvian restaurant that extended the warm, buzzy vibe of their dinner parties. It did immediately catch fire — in the best way possible — landing a coveted spot on the James Beard Foundation’s semifinalist roster for best new restaurant of 2018. Taylor came on opening night and later helped when Celeste was invited to host its first large off-site event, for 300 people. It was natural, Rondeau said, to ask their good friend to be one of the first guest chefs at Esmeralda. He, in turn, had invited another guest chef: his father, Scott Taylor, a lifelong professional cook from Sandwich, Mass. The younger Taylor started in his dad’s kitchen as a busboy at 14 before attending culinary school; he earned a prized internship at Boston’s now-shuttered pillar of French cuisine, L’Espalier.

Nevin Taylor preparing the firepit for a clambake

Taylor hadn’t cooked a lot with his father, he said: “Dad was always working, running restaurants.” On August 7 at about 1 p.m., the small crew sat down to share a pre-event “family meal.” Calderón had prepared a cod and vegetable stir-fry with soy sauce and plentiful fresh ginger cut into long matchsticks. “I cooked my whole life,” he said as he stirred bok choy and peppers. “I basically learned everything from my mom.” Soy sauce is central to Peruvian cooking due to the country’s long connection to both China and Japan, the chef explained. “I’m the great-great-grandson of a Chinese slave. They came to Peru in the 1800s to build the railroads and to work in the sugarcane fields,” Calderón said. “This is what my grandpa used to cook.” After lunch, everyone except Rondeau and Nevin Taylor headed off to continue prepping.

Designing his three guest chef meals at Esmeralda offered a chance to think differently about his cooking style, Taylor explained. He had considered how Calderón shares and connects with his culture through cooking. “In Peru, food is so important,” Rondeau noted. “It’s really in their DNA. You’re eating, breathing, talking food.” Taylor had also sifted through memories of eating and cooking in his own family. “Any young cook who came up at the time I came up, you have to have your own vision, and it has little to do with your own culture. This weekend is about reconnecting with that. Do I have a story to tell? Do I have something interesting to share, to put on the table?” The chef had decided to serve his dad’s clam chowder and his grandfather’s stuffed quahogs. “JuanMa cooks his mom’s food. I’m gonna cook my dad’s,” Taylor said.

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In the kitchen, his dad was busy filling large clam shells with the quahog mixture — freshly chopped clams and their juices, linguiça sausage, onions, bell peppers, bread, paprika, parsley and celery. Calderón was buzzing together a chile sauce flavored with huacatay, Peruvian black mint, to duke it out with the clambake’s traditional drawn butter. Enrique Rivera, a bartender and server from Celeste, was testing a sunset-colored drink made with brewed purple corn and passion fruit and mango juices. Guests began to arrive and descend the stone stairway to the bar and seafood stations on the lower lawn. As they chatted, they slurped briny oysters from the shells, nibbled on chile-flecked marinated shrimp and blue cod ceviche, and sipped cocktails. “Most clambakes don’t have ceviche,” observed Stan Mescon, one of four who had traveled together from Newton and Needham, Mass., lured by the New York Times article. At about 4 p.m., the fire heating the stones in the cooking pit had largely burned down. The Taylors worked to load the pit with the help of a few people, including 18-year-old guest Miles Hilger, whose family had decamped from New York City to Reading for the pandemic. “A real clam pit is just a hole in the ground, no stones,” Scott Taylor commented as his son carefully pulled away large chunks of wood, leaving burning embers and hot stones at the bottom of the pit. A tangle of wet seaweed went in first, popping as it met the heat, followed by corn, lobsters, clams and more seaweed. Mylar blankets were laid over the top, and stones placed around the edge weighted everything down.

“I think it’s gonna work,” Nevin Taylor said. “It’ll work,” his father affirmed. Members of the crew handed out cups of rich, velvety clam chowder to rave reviews. Nevin Taylor and Herbert’s 18-month-old spooned it into his mouth with gusto. Barely an hour later, Scott Taylor was proven correct, and guests loaded plates with perfectly cooked seafood, potatoes and corn, along with stuffed quahogs and salads. Nevin Taylor plied everyone with more lobster and urged them to try the two Peruvian sauces. ‘They’ll probably be good with everything,” he said. Cheesecake and shots of pisco topped off the meal. At one end of the long table, two thirtysomething couples exchanged cell numbers. Mark Phillips, a composer and sound designer, left Brooklyn for Vermont last summer with his partner; they decided to settle in East Dorset. “With all this stuff popping up, we don’t need to go back to New York,” he said. “We’ve got our own shit.” Anna Henson, a lawyer who grew up in an off-the-grid house in Landgrove, said she never expected to move from New York City back to Vermont, but the pandemic changed her mind. Her husband, Donald Johnson Montenegro, an art dealer originally from Quito, Ecuador, certainly never expected to find a restaurant serving Peruvian food near his wife’s rural childhood home. “Restaurants are definitely one of the things we miss from New York,” Henson said, “but the food scene is just getting better and better here.” m

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id-August marks a glorious, fleeting time of the year in Vermont: peach season. Last week, local orchards started filling their fruit stands with crates of the fuzzy golden globes and scheduling precious pick-your-own slots through subscriber-only email lists. We’re a little north of where peaches prefer to grow, and that makes them a risky proposition for many orchardists. The crop we get is incredible, but it’s limited. The Goodyear family in Lincoln works to bolster that supply, and its peach season has been in full swing since mid-July. Todd and Jen Goodyear, both 46, run Paradise Fruit with their three kids, ages 21, 17 and almost 16. The unique seasonal business delivers peaches, plums, nectarines and cherries from growers in the Hudson Valley of New York right to the front doors, porches and mailbox-side coolers of Addison County residents, extending the season for the area’s stone fruit lovers. I first encountered Paradise Fruit by accident, driving down the western side of Lincoln Gap Road in late July. I saw the Goodyears’ signs for “Fresh Peaches” and pulled off the dirt road to stock up at the fruit stand. It was my first peach of the season and, although eating while driving on the twisty road wasn’t my best idea, I’d finished the candy-like white doughnut peach by the time I hit pavement. The mountainside fruit stand is popular with hikers, bikers and Gap Road drivers. But it’s a small part of Paradise Fruit, which brings 5,000 pounds of peaches and other stone fruit into the state per week during the height of summer. The business supplies about 20 local businesses, including farmstands, preserves and soda

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decided to repeat their fruit-filled vacation the following summer. “People found out they were going and said, ‘Hey, will you pick some up for us?’” Todd explained. “The next year, they said, ‘Hey, here’s some gas money.’ More and more people caught on, and it just became a business.” The Johnson family ran Paradise Fruit with their four kids, whom they homeschooled. The business grew to more than 150 residential customers and wholesale accounts, including Healthy Living and the now-closed Natural Provisions Market and Deli in Williston.

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As the Johnsons’ kids got older, they started looking for a new family to take on the business. Todd and Jen were also homeschooling their three kids, and the families knew each other through their shared faith. Todd is now a pastor at the First Baptist Church in Bristol and the area director for Young Life youth ministry. But he’d previously worked in sales and had covered a delivery route for the Johnsons one summer while they were on vacation. “That was my foot in the door,” he said with a laugh. “They approached us and said, ‘Would you like to do this with your kids?’”

The Goodyears took over in 2015. “It really became our summer vacation as a family,” Todd told me while sitting in the breezy Young Life tent on the first day of the Addison County Fair & Field Days. Todd’s jobs are both part time, giving him the flexibility to run Paradise Fruit from mid-June, when the first cherries are ready, through early September, when they deliver the last peaches of the season. For the first few years, the kids’ work was to tag along with their dad on the drive to pick up the fruit in the Hudson Valley. Now that they’re teenagers with driver’s licenses, they each have their own delivery route. Todd contacts the growers each Monday to find out what’s ripe, updates the simple website and sends out an email to let customers know what’s available. Orders are due by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, so Todd can let the growers know how much to pick. This time of year, the orders are large enough that the Hudson Valley orchard sends a truck up to Lincoln, saving the family the six-hour round trip. (Todd honors the Johnsons’ trade secret: He doesn’t divulge which growers he works with. But he does share that the family-run orchard uses Integrated Pest Management practices and is Good Agricultural Practices-certified.) Paradise Fruit’s customer list has grown to 380; the biz delivers about 100 orders per week in addition to the wholesale markets. The bulk of the work happens on Thursday mornings, when the fruit arrives at the Goodyears’ house. Jen manages breaking it into orders before heading to her fulltime job. Then the kids head out on their delivery routes — roughly an hour and a half each; they drop bushels at homes along the Route 22A corridor between Fair Haven and Vergennes; in Middlebury, Bristol and the surrounding towns; and up to Hinesburg, Shelburne and Charlotte in Chittenden County. Todd handles the rest in a rented truck. The home-delivery aspect taps into small-town nostalgia, Todd said. The business accepts Venmo at the fruit stand for hikers but takes cash or checks for delivery. “Some of the places people leave us money are so

funny,” he added, noting that one customer pins the same envelope, year after year, to the back of her mailbox. The family members often get pun-filled notes from their customers, too, or encounter pets when dropping peaches inside the front door. “For me to see my kids interact with people in this way is invaluable,” Todd said. “I’m a seventh-generation Vermonter, and being ingrained in the community, involved and connected, is who I’ve been raised to be.” He acknowledged that the family’s business isn’t really serving the community — they’re getting paid for it, and the proceeds now fund the kids’ tuition to Trinity Baptist School in Williston. But it’s teaching the kids life lessons. “It’s the richness of knowing your neighbors,” Todd added. “And we happen to know their porches and their dogs and just inside their front doors.” Once the kids get older, Todd is confident they’ll be able to find another family to enjoy the business and keep it going. “We’re just a little part of this story,” he said. “There would be a lot of disappointed folks if the fruit stopped rolling.” For customers, the business offers a convenient way to stock up on a scarce summer treat. As a new Addison County resident, I recently placed a delivery order of my own — half a bushel of yellow peaches, which comprise 75 percent of Paradise Fruit’s total sales — and an assorted peck of the week’s other offerings. As I waited for the truck to pull into my driveway, I flashed back to the childhood joy of catching the ice cream truck and tried to think of a peachy pun to write on my check for $79. I’ll turn a bit of the bounty into peach salsa and grill a few peaches for dessert. I’ll make shrubs for sipping; crumble, which I’ll eat for breakfast; compote; and a sheet tray or two of frozen slices, so I can pretend that it’s still peach season months from now. First, though, I’ll take Todd’s approach to peach eating. “Fresh,” he said. “With the juice running down your elbow.” m

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amlet is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works. It’s also one of his most misunderstood — and most in need of an update — according to Burlington’s Foul Contending Rebels Theatre Cooperative (FCR). “Nobody does it funny enough,” said founding member Emily Thibodeau, 25. “It’s a funny fucking show.” Composed of University of Vermont graduates Carolyne Sandoval, 23, Caitlin Durkin, 24, and Thibodeau, the group aims to update Shakespeare for the 21st century. In particular, its members want to upend expectations of gender and to create a space that’s equitable to actors of all identities and body types. And the founders want to empower actors to take full ownership of their characters. “It’s about breaking down the hierarchical structure that happens in a theater company,” Thibodeau explained. FCR’s free production of Hamlet, which runs Friday, August 20, through Sunday, August 22, at Burlington’s Schmanska Park, is likely to leave many Shakespeare purists “pretty mad,” Thibodeau said. “We’ve kind of chewed it up and spat it out.” FCR originated in 2018, when several of its founders were involved with the Vermont Shakespeare Festival’s summer production of The Taming of the Shrew, from which FCR takes its name. In the play, central character Katherine declares of women and wives, “And when she is forward, peevish, sullen, sour and not obedient to his honest will, what is she but a foul contending rebel and graceless traitor to her loving lord?” This quote didn’t sit right with Thibodeau and co. “Why shouldn’t women be foul contending rebels?” she asked rhetorically. “Why shouldn’t we complain about things that bother us? Why can’t women take up space?” Examining some of the Bard’s other works, the nascent group pondered female characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing. “These comedic heroes end up with men that despised them for the entire show,” Thibodeau said.

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That said, FCR doesn’t want to rewrite Shakespeare, exactly. “You don’t have to fix it,” Sandoval said. “If you fix it, you’re not going to succeed. [We] embrace how messed up it is.” FCR also wants to change how people typically experience Shakespeare. In 2019 — before outdoor theater was a pandemicera necessity — the group mounted two outdoor productions: As You Like It, also at Schmanska Park, and an abridged, roving production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performing to an audience of about 30 people, the troupe began the latter show in a suburban yard. As Midsummer’s characters do in the play, the cast moved the action — and the audience — into nearby woods as the story progressed. Aided by a modest grant from the Vermont Arts Council, FCR’s production of Hamlet is its biggest so far. Widening its reach, the troupe held open auditions for the first time. Hamlet is a story of grief, wrath and existential ennui. Traditionally, it centers on Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, whose

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father, King Hamlet, is murdered by his brother, Claudius, who then marries Prince Hamlet’s widowed mother, Gertrude. But in FCR’s version, Hamlet’s mother, “Queen” Hamlet, is murdered. Furthermore, the character identities and dialogue of Claudius and Gertrude are switched. Gertrude murders her sister and marries the widower Claudius. And to make things even more complex, a woman, Elizah Hill, plays the title role. Thibodeau said that Hamlet has a reputation for being one of the first fully realized characters onstage. But the play’s other characters are more likely to end up as exaggerated caricatures. “A lot of these stereotypes come down to ideas about gender and marriage … and the ruling class,” she said. “When we switched those genders [and] the entire premise of those gendered relationships, I think it really did sort of bring the characters down to their foundations.” Hill, 25, will play Hamlet as male, using he/him pronouns and pinning up her blond hair. While she says she was acutely aware of the gender dynamics at play, and their subversion, she approached the character from a more holistic, humanistic viewpoint. “I know what it is to grieve. I know what it is to feel rage. I know the complex emotions that we all have as humans,” Hill said by phone. Another change FCR made is to give Ophelia, Hamlet’s intended, more stage time. For instance, as with many Shakespearean heroines, Ophelia dies offstage. FCR gives her the death scene it believes she deserves. “It’s this incredible acting experience that is taken away,” Thibodeau said. “We never see the end of her story.” FCR also puts Ophelia in scenes in which she traditionally does not appear. Her father, Polonius, and other members of the court talk about her frequently, as if she’s an object. Placing her in those scenes to witness said discussions underscores how little regard she’s given. Letting actors make their own character choices is one of FCR’s primary tenets. For example, Hill chose to wear her hair up. Sandoval said that FCR is all about

allowing performers to find “whatever helps them be the most empowered version of their character.” Many breakthroughs arrive during table work, or detailed discussions of the text and how the meaning of the words is brought out in the performance. “A decent amount of our actors might not have worked on Shakespeare in the past,” Durkin said. Table work is also when the creative team and the cast can dig into the show’s various motifs. Clothing is an often overlooked one in productions of Hamlet, according to Thibodeau. “Clothing in Hamlet is everywhere,” she said, noting the “dichotomy between the inner and outer” selves of the play’s characters. As Hamlet falls deeper into psychosis, his costumes get progressively grander. “There’s this increased masking within the world of the play of what Hamlet is actually feeling,” Thibodeau continued. “And that’s mirrored in the way that he’s dressing.” In Ophelia’s death scene, the weight of her dress pulls her down, and she drowns. “It’s not just that she lays down in the water and dies,” Thibodeau explained. “She’s so tired of having to present something outside and feel like something else inside. That’s what pulls her under.” At a recent rehearsal, the cast and crew exuded thoughtfulness and camaraderie. They chuckled at each other’s performances and ran through stunts with attention to comfort and safety. Notably, they watched each other with rapt attention. Embracing this reporter’s presence, Thibodeau proclaimed that “Good art is not created in a vacuum,” eliciting a gentle laugh from the group. The statement, though short and sweet, rang true to FCR’s mission. After all, brevity is the soul of wit. m

INFO Hamlet, produced by Foul Contending Rebels Theatre Cooperative, Friday, August 20, 6 p.m.; Saturday, August 21, 1:30 & 6 p.m.; and Sunday, August 22, 1:30 p.m., at Schmanska Park in Burlington. Free. foulcontendingrebels.org

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Go, Cat, Go! Theater review: Million Dollar Quartet, Northern Stage B Y A L EX BROW N • alex@sevendaysvt.com

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From left: Taylor Isaac Gray, Caleb Hartsfield, Peter Oyloe and Austin Hohnke

rop a quarter in the jukebox that is Million Dollar Quartet, and nearly two hours of footstomping, hip-swinging rock and roll pours off the stage. Northern Stage’s outdoor production assembles seven top-notch musicians to deliver the restless energy of rockabilly in the 1950s, when dancing itself was like catapulting into a fresh and boundless future. The musical dramatizes the December night in 1956 when Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley jammed together at Sun Records in Memphis. Largely true to history, the show turns the accidental gathering into an excuse for a concert, as well as a look at each artist’s career. Perkins and his rhythm section — his brother and bass player, Jay, and drummer W.S. “Fluke” Holland — are scheduled to record. Studio owner Sam Phillips gives his newest artist, then-unknown Lewis, a chance to play piano on the session. Presley, who’d left Sun for RCA Records, drops in with a girlfriend, the singer Dyanne. Cash arrives to see Phillips and is soon handed a guitar. Perkins records his classic-to-be “Matchbox,” and the musicians reminisce and riff, sharing gospel tunes and current songs. With unforced “remember when” dialogue, the show sketches the musicians’ rise from humble beginnings to setting the course for rock and roll. 46

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Phillips and the artists are all on the brink of career decisions, and, as they play together, they’re also testing their plans for the future. Authors Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux lace the songs together by highlighting the turning point each man faces. After Phillips’ success with Presley, RCA is now wooing the producer. But Phillips wants to stay at the studio he built and sign a new contract with Cash, unaware that Cash is ready to leave for Columbia Records. Perkins may jump ship, too, while Lewis is just starting out, boasting that he’ll have a hit with “Great Balls of Fire” before it’s even recorded. The musical reenacts each artist’s beginnings, with vignettes that show Presley tentatively trying to imitate crooner Dean Martin, and the Perkins brothers bashfully hoping Phillips will be interested in “Blue Suede Shoes.” Music dominates the evening, and the character sketches place the tunes in context. The musicians run through 24 hit songs to celebrate past triumphs, lightheartedly one-up each other and share the gospel tunes that shaped them. Million Dollar Quartet acknowledges, though briefly, the cultural appropriation in early rock and roll. Phillips had not only

the ear of a genius but the business instincts of an exploiter. He saw white kids dancing to what were then called “Negro records” and realized that white musicians playing something similar would become hits. Northern Stage producing artistic director Carol Dunne codirected the show with choreographer Kyle Brand. They keep the actor-musicians connecting with each other without breaking the premise of an impromptu gathering in a tiny recording studio. The music gushes out fully polished, but Dunne and Brand make it appear spur of the moment. The pair, and musical director Taylor Isaac Gray, tell the story with music. The bass player just about pulls “That’s All Right” out of Presley, slapping the strings until the rhythm launches the singer into the song. Lewis and Perkins have tripletnote feuds over who can vamp harder. Each performer reveals his musical signature. Gray also plays Lewis, sketching him as a sparking live wire. He’s a natural wonder on the piano, rampaging up and down the keyboard. At the very start of his career, Lewis overflows with self-confidence, and Gray makes him an adorable but insistent gnat buzzing around the studio. As Presley, Caleb Hartsfield shows the

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artist’s unique combination of vulnerability and swivel-hipped abandon. He sings “Hound Dog” with youthful joy, still dewyeyed at his own good fortune. Playing the electric guitarist Perkins, Austin Hohnke can bend a blues note and enliven country with syncopation and fast picking. His riffs move straight to the toe-tapping center of the brain. For all the devil-may-care attitude in a tune like “Let’s Have a Party,” Hohnke paints Perkins as an artist who knows success may be brief. Peter Oyloe can’t duplicate Cash’s otherworldly bass voice or the colossal determination of “I Walk the Line,” but he does deliver the singer’s big-bottom guitar and captures the heft of “Folsom Prison Blues.” Caitlin Doak plays Dyanne, offering a sizzling “Fever” that expresses the ’50s fascination with new sexual freedom. As Fluke, Jon Rossi pulls so much variety out of a drum kit that each tune seems fresh. He can twirl a drumstick in one hand while keeping the beat with the other and changes musical moods from Caribbean beats to shut-up-and-drive rock propulsion. Ben Sheppard plays Jay Perkins, vigorously slapping and plucking the strings of an upright bass. Sheppard creates a nonstop groove and makes the instrument into a dance partner. As Phillips, David Mason conveys the producer’s pride in the artists he’s launched. He patrols the studio, stepping smartly from the booth to the floor, as eager for the next musical discovery as the young artists are. Vintage amps line the front of the stage, and Michael Ganio’s scenic design captures the clutter of a small recording studio. Lighting designer Travis McHale makes the studio appear like an unspectacular workplace and then pours on concert lighting juice when the musicians perform. Million Dollar Quartet brings a blast of nostalgia to older audience members, yet this music can make anyone feel young. More concert than play, it’s perhaps better performed outdoors on a warm summer night than on an indoor stage. Tunes that once chattered out of tinny transistor radios started decades of guitar-based rock — and still have the power to tug viewers to their feet. m

INFO Million Dollar Quartet, by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, directed by Carol Dunne and Kyle Brand, produced by Northern Stage. Through September 12: Tuesday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m., at the Courtyard Theater in White River Junction. $19-45. northernstage.org

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“Dreaming of Timbuctoo” in Middlebury examines the history of Black land ownership in the Adirondacks B Y K E N PI CA RD • ken@sevendaysvt.com

any elements of history lie hidden amid family heirlooms. Katherine Butler Jones, a Black woman from Massachusetts, was going through some family documents more than two decades ago when she came upon the original marriage certificate of her great-great-grandparents. Familiar with Black history, Jones recognized the name of the minister who had married the couple: Henry Highland Garnet (1815-1882), a prominent Black abolitionist and orator who was based in Troy, N.Y., when he officiated the marriage. Jones’ discovery led her on a deep dive into her family’s past. She learned that her great-great-grandparents were among 3,000 free Black New Yorkers who were each given 40 acres of land to farm in the Adirondack Mountains. The land grants were an effort by abolitionists to secure voting rights for Black men in New York State. Jones published an article on her discoveries in a 1998 issue of Orion magazine, which Vermonter Martha Swan happened to read. Swan is founder and executive director of the educational and human rights nonprofit John Brown Lives!, based in Westport, N.Y. It “struck a chord,” said Swan, and made her completely rethink her understanding of the presence of Black Americans in this region. Her organization consulted with Jones to create “Dreaming of Timbuctoo,” an exhibit based on the lives of the Black homesteaders Jones had researched. The exhibit is permanently housed at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid, N.Y., but a traveling installation opens this weekend at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The free exhibit runs through October. Swan will lead a panel discussion at the exhibit’s opening event on Sunday, August 22. Other panel members will include Lindsay Houpt-Varner, director of the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh; Benita Law-Diao, a community and environmental activist and John Brown Lives! board member; and filmmaker Paul Miller, who directed and produced the documentary Searching for Timbuctoo. Though none of the land grants occurred in Vermont, historian Amy Godine, the

to recruit free Black men to settle in the North Country. Ultimately, the settlers never founded lasting towns or villages, nor do any of their descendants still own the deeded land, Swan said. Nevertheless, remnants of their presence remain, including an area near Loon Lake called Blacksville and archaeological efforts to unearth artifacts from their farms, Swan said.

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Seven Days spoke with Swan about the exhibit’s name, why most grantees never farmed and how the exhibit surprised her.

exhibit’s curator, will explore the Vermont connections in a lecture later this summer or fall. In a phone conversation with Seven Days last week, Swan noted the historic relevance of these homesteaders’ lives and parallels to political events today, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the subversion of voter rights for people of color. As Swan explained, beginning in 1846, the Black homesteaders were deeded 120,000 acres of land in upstate New York by Gerrit Smith (1797-1874), a wealthy white landowner and abolitionist. In the pre-Civil War era, New York lawmakers were trying to subvert the Black vote by requiring that each Black person own at least $250 worth of property to register to vote. Working with Garnet, Frederick Douglass and other social reformers, Smith sent his agents throughout the state

SEVEN DAYS: What is the origin of the exhibit’s name, “Dreaming of Timbuctoo?” MARTHA SWAN: We came across two items of correspondence from the late 1840s where the mailing address names “Timbuctoo, North Elba,” which is the town Lake Placid is in. One was from one of the Black settlers to John Brown, the other from John Brown or his son. So there’s documentation that these loosely connected homesteads self-identified as Timbuctoo. Why was that? We’ll never know for sure, but we can conjecture. Timbuctoo was a magnificent, fabled center of commerce, learning, vibrancy, intellectual scholarship and religious tolerance in Mali in West Africa. It was a real place. So it’s not hard to imagine the source of pride and connection to Africa that that name could have meant for people. SD: Most of the grantees never farmed their 40-acre plots of land. Why not? MS: Just consider it. It’s 1846, and you live with your family in Albany or Syracuse or Long Island. You’re part of a community. Your life and livelihood are all there. The idea that you’re going to pack up and

move to a place called the Adirondacks and carve out a new life in the wilderness might have been a little unappealing. To have the deed and title to the land was another story. Amy Godine, the exhibit’s curator, found that holding on to the title [held] an abiding value for these grantees right into the early 1900s. The other thing was that these recipients of land often were the most upstanding and temperate members of their community. In many cases, the agents of Gerrit Smith sought out the crème de la crème, people who would have been valued members of their community — the barber, the grocer, the physician, the pastor — who would be leaving all that behind. SD: Were the Black settlers welcomed by their white neighbors? MS: I think they had mixed experiences. Some of these Black settlers were cautioned about land surveyors who might try to rip them off. Abolitionist John Brown moved his family here because of these Black settlements. He followed these Black settlers, in a sense. When I learned that, I had to confront how I have been taught, overtly and not so overtly, that whiteness is the center of all of our history. And that was a bit of a shake-up. SD: For you, what was the most surprising component of this exhibit? MS: That this is an extraordinary piece of history and that, basically, nobody knew about it. And mostly, people still don’t know about it. It’s yet another example of the stories and history that are at our fingertips, and under our feet, that have been either neglected or distorted — and perpetuate national myths that American history is white history. This is a 175-yearold story, but the issues it addresses are still so relevant today. m This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.

INFO “Dreaming of Timbuctoo,” August 22 through October 31 at the Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury. Panel discussion at 4 p.m., Sunday, August 22, at Byers Studio, Town Hall Theater. Free; reservations required. townhalltheater.org SEVEN DAYS AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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Coming Together

“Your Flower, My Flower, Our Flower” by Sabrina Bosco

Review: Shelter Cultivation Project, Karma Bird House Gallery B Y PA M EL A POL ST O N • pamela@sevendaysvt.com

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“Beginnings” by Dylan Fant

“Vessel 4” by Shawn Dumont

“Puppet” by Ellen Voorheis

“Netflix” by Toshifumi Kiuchi

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f all the ulterior motives one could have for mounting an art show, creating community is a pretty good one. That’s what Shawn Dumont had in mind when he assembled the Shelter Cultivation Project this past year. The outcome is a large group exhibition that opened at Burlington’s Karma Bird House Gallery this month. Bonus feature: a tiny pop-up shop in the “vault” — a former walk-in safe in the postindustrial building on lower Maple Street. Dumont, 42, invited participants from as close as next door to him (Michael Tonn) and as far away as Tokyo (Toshifumi Kiuchi). The artworks are two-dimensional — drawings, paintings, screen prints, weavings — with three exceptions: ceramic sculptures by Alex Kovacs, a wall-hung installation by Lydia Kern and layered acrylic-on-wood pieces by Jackson Tupper. More than 50 artists are represented. The gallery space also houses Kestrel Coffee Roasters and tables for caffeinated laptoppers. Its south wall is pleasantly crammed with artworks hung in close proximity. Along with a handful of pieces on adjacent walls, they collectively exude a countercultural energy and aesthetic. Though the exhibit has no theme, the almost universal joie de vivre of the artworks rejects a “this-year-sucked” narrative. The egalitarianism is refreshing, too; the works of emerging artists hang companionably with those of highly successful ones. It’s hard not to feel that the artworks themselves have formed a community. Dumont, art director of Burton Snowboards and a member-teacher at Iskra Print Collective, is well connected in the design world. He’s also a genial guy, so reaching out to artists he admires wasn’t difficult, even during a pandemic. The genesis of the Shelter Cultivation Project preceded COVID-19. “Two years ago, I started doing some core-value work, figuring out who I am,” Dumont explained during a gallery visit. He identified four overarching values in his life: creating and making; exploration; being an “outsider” (a rudiment of skateboarder culture); and community building. “Then the pandemic hit,” he said. And his infant son had open-heart surgery (he’s

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fine now). But the challenges of 2020 only spurred Dumont to put his values in action. He started contacting artists and used his federal stimulus check, he said, to buy work from them. The seed of what would become the Shelter Cultivation Project began to germinate. And then, Dumont said, “I had this idea to build a geodesic dome and set it on fire.” Along with woodworker Seamus Hannan and R. Elliott Katz, operations and facilities director of Burlington’s Generator maker space, he did just that. An image of the flaming dome, placed on a frozen inlet of Lake Champlain, became the nascent project’s logo. Dumont immersed himself in creating the exhibit, obsessing over everything “down to the packaging,” he said. On a rack in the exhibit’s shop hang bespoke sweatshirts and tees with small tags made by hand. On a nearby shelf sit dome-shaped candles. He invited artist Phoebe Lo to paint a mural on one wall of the diminutive space. Then there are all those artists and makers Dumont enlisted, their connections expanding and circling back around. Artists from elsewhere who traveled to Burlington, slept on Dumont’s couch, played with his kids. Artists who screenprinted into the wee hours in the Iskra studio. Artists whom Dumont had never met before and who are now his fast friends. The Shelter Cultivation Project became much more than an exhibit. Organizing the project was no small feat, but that Dumont accomplished it is not surprising. Growing up in New York and New Hampshire, he embraced both urban stimulation and what he called a “hippie” ethic. His father operated a gallery featuring Native American art, and, Dumont said, “I grew up going to reservations with him.” His aptitude for bridging cultures is evident not only in the Shelter Cultivation Project as a whole but also in Dumont’s own elegant screen prints. In “Vessel 4,” for example, the shape and patterning of the vase seem distinctly Native, but a closer look reveals happy suns, smiley faces and butterflies with giant eyes. “I sort of pull it all in, this human language,” Dumont said, “symbols from a lot of cultures.” Musing on the future, he said he’d like to set up shows like this one in other locations — “cultivating shelter” in new communities and connecting new circles of friends. “I love making big things happen,” he said. m

INFO Shelter Cultivation Project, on view through November 1 at Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington; the pop-up shop will remain open by appointment through January. sheltercultivationproject.com

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scale sculptural installation by the Eden-based artist. Reception: Thursday, August 26, 3-5 p.m. August 23-September 23. Info, 635-1469. Julian Scott Memorial Gallery, Northern Vermont University, in Johnson.

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f ‘AFTER IRENE – THE FLOODGATES ART PROJECT, REVISITED’: An exhibition of works created by community members to commemorate Vermont’s devastating tropical storm in August 2011. Reception: Friday, August 20, 6-8 p.m. August 18-September 25. Info, 244-7801. Axel’s Frame Shop & Gallery in Waterbury.

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f ‘DREAMING OF TIMBUCTOO’: An exhibit that

unearths the little-known story of black land ownership in Vermont, told through a series of panels featuring enlargements of historic photographs and documents. The visual storytelling is a signature program of the Adirondacks-based project John Brown Lives! Panel discussion: Sunday, August 22, 4 p.m. led by Martha Swan, executive director of John Brown Lives! Exhibit opening follows. Reserve space for discussion at townhalltheater.org. August 22-October 31. Info, 382-9222. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, in Middlebury.

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f ‘TWO RIVERS PRINTMAKING STUDIO: 20 YEARS’: Two decades of works by current and former members and faculty of the White River Junction print studio. Closing reception: Friday, September 17, 5-7 p.m. August 20-September 19. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ART EVENTS ARTIST TALK: DELITA MARTIN: In this virtual presentation, the artist discusses her installation “Between Worlds.” Martin’s current work deals with reconstructing the identity of Black women by piecing together the signs, symbols and language found in everyday life, from slavery through modern times. Register at brattleboromuseum.org for the Zoom link. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124. ARTIST TALK: ELIZABETH BUNSEN: The Howard Center Arts Collective presents the Vermont mixed-media artist, teacher, gallery director and found-treasure collector. Email artscollective@howardcenter.org for Zoom link. Howard Center, Burlington, Tuesday, August 24, noon-1 p.m. Free. BCA ARTIST MARKET: More than 25 Vermont artist and specialty product vendors show and sell their wares in the outdoor market. Burlington City Hall Park, Saturdays, 2-7 p.m. Info, 865-7166. ‘BEACON FIRE ‘: Artists-in-residence, choreographer Laurel Jenkins and composer Matthew Evan Taylor perform this original composition for CHSP. Their multi-month effort to create a fleeting experience asks audiences to consider the reasons to make things that disappear from sight, sound and place. This is the second event in the 2021 series Why We Make Things. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, Enosburg Falls, Saturday, August 21, 2-5 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, August 22, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 512-333-2119.

CURATOR TOUR: ‘SEQUENCES’: Curator Katherine Gass Stowe presents a guided tour of “Sequences: Ode to Minor White,” a group exhibition of contemporary artworks that in some way evoke the 20th-century American photographer, writer and educator. Attend in person or register at brattleboromuseum.org. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Thursday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124. GALLERY WALKTHROUGH: ‘EXPEDITION’: Artist John Newsom takes visitors on an in-person tour of the current exhibit. The New York City-based painter is known for combining multiple painting strategies on large-scale canvases, focusing on dynamic spectacles from the natural world. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Wednesday, August 25, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124. HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOURS: What’s new on view? What have you missed while the museum was closed? To join this staff-led tour, meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes before the start time. No registration necessary. Unvaccinated visitors must wear face masks. Hood Museum, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., Thursday, August 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2808. PLEIN AIR 2021: The second annual celebration of plein air painting begins with a talk by artist Tim Horn on Thursday, August 19, 5-6 p.m. Eight Edgewater artists set up to paint around downtown on Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event concludes with a cocktail party and wet-paint sale on Saturday, 4-6 p.m. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls, August 19-21. $10 for cocktail party. Info, 458-0098. STUDIO VISIT: RICHARD JACOBS: BMAC members are invited to tour the Putney studio of the artist whose paintings are included in current exhibit “Expedition.” Find registration info at brattleboromuseum.org. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Sunday, August 22, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 257-0124. TALK: ‘THE HISTORY OF THE CONCEPT OF RACE’: Vermont Humanities Council presents professor William Edelglass speaking in conjunction with current exhibit “Scripto-visual.” The Current, Stowe, Thursday, August 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 253-8358. TALK: TRENT CAMPBELL: The longtime Addison County Independent photographer discusses his career, along with news editor John McCright, in conjunction with Campbell’s current exhibit of photos. Preregister at henrysheldonmuseum. org. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, Tuesday, August 24, 5-6 p.m. Free. Info, 388-2117. WEEKLY DROP-IN OPEN STUDIO: Care for your creativity and get inspired in the company of others as we create independently together. See poartry.org for more information and one-time registration for Zoom link. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Free, donations appreciated. Info, poartryproject@gmail.com.

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‘BUBBLEGUM POP’: Pip & Pop, Matt Neckers, Jon Rappleye, the Smittens and Kathryn Wiegers contribute to this exhibit inspired by popular and consumer culture with fantastical themes. KAYLYNN SULLIVAN TWOTREES: “Falling into Language: A Travelogue,” an immersive installation of paintings, soundscapes and video featuring contemporary vocables (a sequence of sounds and syllables without literal meaning), created in collaboration with musicians from Vermont, India and Japan, and rooted in the oral tradition of the artist’s Native American and African heritage. Through October 9. Info, 865-7166. BCA Center in Burlington. ELISE WHITTEMORE: “Traces,” a solo exhibition of works on paper that explore the way hand and machine work together in the physical act of printmaking. Through August 28. Info, 324-0014. Soapbox Arts in Burlington.

HOWARD CENTER ARTS COLLECTIVE: A summer art show by collective members in memory of Christine Pemberton. Through August 31. Flynndog Gallery in Burlington. ‘HUMAN PLUS: REAL LIVES + REAL ENGINEERING’: A hands-on exhibition showcasing how engineers innovate to help humans extend their abilities. Through September 6. Info, 864-1848. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. ‘IT’S SMALLER THAN I THOUGHT’: A group exhibit of works by 16 local and international artists inspired by one of the world’s most famous paintings, Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” Through August 31. Info, vip@safeandsound.gallery. Safe and Sound Gallery in Burlington. ‘SHE SUSTAINS US: HONORING AND PROTECTING MOTHER EARTH’: An eco-art exhibit presented by a collective of eight Vermont artists: Elena Brotz, Melanie Brotz, Annie Caswell, LaVerne Ferguson, Kara Greenblott, Emily Metcalfe, Colleen Murphy and Kelley Taft. Themes are related to environmental protection, honoring the Earth and the beauty of the natural world. Through August 31. Info, 540-8152. Chandler’s Dry Goods in Burlington. SHELTER CULTIVATION PROJECT: The Burlingtonbased arts collaborative, founded by Shawn Dumont, celebrates the culmination of a yearlong arts project with a gallery exhibition and pop-up shop featuring artwork and handmade goods by local and international artists. Through November 1. Info, 343-4767. Karma Bird House Gallery in Burlington.

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DEB PEATE: An exhibition of watercolors, pastels, silkscreens, etchings and 3D wall art. Through August 31. Info, 425-6345. Charlotte Senior Center. ‘A. ELMER CROWELL: SCULPTOR, PAINTER, DECOY MAKER’: Drawing from Shelburne Museum’s renowned decoy collection, the exhibition features milestones in Crowell’s prolific artistic career, from the earliest miniature goose he carved in 1894 to the very last bird he made before retiring in the early 1940s. Online only at shelburnemuseum.org. Through October 31. ‘NEW ENGLAND NOW: PEOPLE’: The second exhibition in a biennial series featuring multimedia works by 10 contemporary artists from New England’s six states, celebrating the communities and peoples of the region. Through October 17. Info, 985-3346. ‘PATTERN & PURPOSE: AMERICAN QUILTS FROM THE SHELBURNE MUSEUM’: The museum presents 20 textile masterpieces from its collection dating from the first decades of the 1800s to the turn of the 21st century, organized by associate curator Katie Wood Kirchhoff. Online only at shelburnemuseum. org. Through February 1, 2022. ‘REVISITING AMERICA: THE PRINTS OF CURRIER & IVES’: On loan from the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Neb., the exhibition explores how the largest printmaking company in 19th-century America visualized the nation’s social, political and industrial fabric. Though known for lushly colored, nostalgic lithographs, the company also touched on social and political issues of the day. Through September 5. PETER KIRKILES: “At Scale,” mixed-media sculptures of common objects, such as a clock, a ruler and a truck, in unexpected sizes. The works are scattered around the grounds of the museum. Through October 17. Info, 985-3346. Shelburne Museum. ‘REGROUP: A SUMMER EXHIBIT’: Works by gallery artists in a variety of mediums. Through August 21. Info, 985-3848. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne. TODD LOCKWOOD: “One Degree of Separation,” large-scale black-and-white portraits by the local photographer. Through October 14. Info, 846-4140. South Burlington Public Library & City Hall. BARRE/MONTPELIER SHOWS SEVEN DAYS AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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‘ART ROCKS!’: An exhibition of paintings and photography by 15 members of the Paletteers of Vermont. Through September 30. NAN CARLE: “Notable Sculptors of Barre Gray Granite,” photographs that celebrate and explore sculptors keeping the stone arts alive in Barre. Through October 30. Info, 476-4605. Vermont Granite Museum in Barre. BARRE ART SPLASH: An installation of painted fiberglass sculptures of cats, dogs and race cars by local artists sited along Main Street, to be auctioned off at exhibit’s end at the Vermont Granite Museum as a benefit for the Barre Rotary Club. Through September 18. Info, 479-0124. Various Barre locations. ‘THE PARADE IS COMING!’: An exhibit featuring more than 20 Vermont artists includes works on the walls and a parade of floats and marchers down the center of the main-floor gallery. Through August 19. BARRE ART STROLL: Take a self-guided sculpture tour and discover North America’s largest zipper made from local granite, a pair of granite gargoyles (a sculptural bike rack), and many more contemporary and historic sculptures throughout downtown. Guides available in the gallery and downloadable at studioplacearts. com. Through August 31. KATE FETHERSTON: “Deconstructed Landscape,” cold wax and oil paintings that examine perceptions of time and memory; thirdfloor gallery. Through August 19. MICHELLE LESNAK: “The Eternal Return,” mixed-media artworks that invite viewers to ponder the mystery of the places and figures portrayed; second-floor gallery. Through August 19. Info, 479-7069. Studio Place Arts in Barre. ‘THE CATAMOUNT IN VERMONT’: An exhibition that explores the feline symbol of Vermont through the lenses of art, science and culture. Through May 31. Info, 479-8500. Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. DELIA ROBINSON: “Fragmented Glances,” a retrospective of work by the longtime Vermont artist. Through September 30. Info, robinson.delia@gmail. com. Montpelier City Hall. GROUP SHOW 44: Artworks by members of the collective gallery. Through August 29. Info, info@ thefrontvt.com. The Front in Montpelier. JENNIFER BRYAN: “Liquid Mind,” abstract paintings by the NU alumna ’05. Through December 10. Info, 485-2183. Sullivan Museum & History Center, Norwich University, in Northfield. PAT MUSICK: “Exploring Technology: An Artist and an Astronaut Look at the Future,” mixed-media sculptures and works on paper inspired by the words astronauts have used in describing how they feel seeing Earth from space; in collaboration with former astronaut Jerry Carr. Through August 31. Spotlight Gallery in Montpelier. PATTY HUDAK: A solo exhibition of large-scale installation, painting and botanical ornaments inspired by woodlands. Through October 30. Info, 262-6035. T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier. SUSAN BULL RILEY: Paintings depicting moments in nature, both flora and fauna. Through August 26. Info, 229-6206. North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. SUSANNAH GRAVEL & CARA ARMSTRONG: Landscape paintings and works by the children’s book illustrators, respectively. Through August 31. Info, 279-5048. ART, etc. in Northfield. TUMBLING BLOCKS COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT: Montpelier Alive exhibits the capital city’s newest piece of public art, a project intended to help “stitch together” the community during the pandemic. More than 250 individuals, including more than 100 students, contributed designs for panels that Sabrina Fadial collated and made into a “quilt.” Through December 31. Info, 488-4303. Montpelier Transit Center.

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‘EXPLORING EARTH’: An exhibition that reflects on the intersection of spirituality and art, celebrating Earth magic, spirit animals, and plants and

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plus maquettes and drawings by the Burlington artist in the gallery. Through September 11. TRENT CAMPBELL: “Faces of Addison County,” a retrospective of photographs by the longtime Addison County Independent photographer. Through September 11. Info, 388-2117. Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. ‘KEY TO LIBERTY: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN’: An exhibition that explores local connections to the nation’s fight for independence; also “Nebizun: Water Is Life,” featuring works by Abenaki artists about the importance of water health; and the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, a two-story exhibit space that presents the history of small human-powered watercraft on Lake Champlain. Through October 17. Info, meg@lcmm.org. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. ‘A MODERN ARTIST: THE COMMERCIAL ART OF RACHAEL ROBINSON ELMER’: The seasonal exhibition explores the early 20th-century success of the artist as a professional illustrator for periodicals and publishers, from children’s books to advertising. Through October 31. Info, 877-3406. Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh.

‘Faces of Addison County: A Trent Campbell Retrospective’

When a longtime newspaper photographer mounts an exhibit, you might expect the images to reflect and resonate with his community. That is abundantly the case with Trent Campbell. A selection of images shot for the Addison County Independent over more than two decades is currently on view at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury. Minnesota-born Campbell has a special gift for storytelling portraiture, capturing a moment of a child’s joy, a politician’s parade face, a poet’s contemplative gaze. And his knack for shooting from unconventional angles — particularly from flat on the ground — can result in startling and amusing images. Campbell’s pictures reveal a seasoned photojournalist’s greatest skill: being in the right place at the right time, and loving it. On Tuesday, August 24, at 5 p.m., Campbell and Addison County Independent news editor John McCright discuss the photographer’s career. Preregister at henrysheldonmuseum.org. The exhibit closes on September 11. transcendence; work by Isaias Crow, Jennifer Herrera Condry, Will Kasso Condry, Amy Hook-Therrien, Gilbran and Harlan Mack. Presented in participation with “2020 Vision – Reflecting on a World-Changing Year,” a statewide initiative of the Vermont Curators Group. On view by appointment. Through October 31. Info, gallery@sprucepeakarts.org. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe Mountain Resort. EXPOSED 2021: The annual outdoor sculpture exhibition highlights artists who focus on current political and social constructs/issues/systems through the relationship of language, sculpture and installation; and language as culturally specific, ideological, controversial, challenging, identifying, uniting and separating. Artists are Tomas Vu, Tony Tasset, Lynn Sullivan, Mildred Beltre, Oasa DuVerney, Jonathan Gitelson, Daniel Bejar, Aya Rodriquez-Izumi and Gabriel Spsa. Through October 23. MELEKO MOKGOSI: “Scripto-Visual,” small and large paintings paired with different kinds of text; the Botswanaborn, New York-based artist investigates the links between these elements in relation to the politics of representation. Through November 13. Info, 253-8358. The Current in Stowe. ‘ICONIC VERMONT’: A group show of paintings that highlight the most scenic Vermont locations by New England landscape artists. ‘MADE IN VERMONT’: A group exhibition of paintings that showcase the resourcefulness and creativity of Vermonters. Through September 6. Info, 644-5100. Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville. JAMES RAUCHMAN: “Self: Reflection,” paintings that push the boundaries of portraiture. NITYA BRIGHENTI: “Of Openness and Closeness,” drawings and paintings. Through October 29. Info, 888-1261. River Arts in Morrisville.

KASEY CHILD: A solo exhibition of contemporary abstracted landscapes that documents the climate emergency by the Burlington artist. Through August 31. Info, info@vermontframegame.com. Vermont Frame Game in Stowe.

f ‘LIGHTNESS OF BEING’: A post-pandemic show featuring works by four Vermont-based female artists: Patty Hudak, Tuyen My Nguyen, Chiara No and Tara Thacker. Closing reception: Saturday, August 28, 5-7 p.m. Through August 28. Info, 646-519-1781. Minema Gallery in Johnson.

mad river valley/waterbury

BILL BRAUER RETROSPECTIVE: A collection of paintings and prints by the late New York-born, Warren-based artist and teacher, best known for his sensual oil paintings. Through October 11. Info, 496-6682. Festival Gallery in Waitsfield. ‘LANDSCAPES & INSCAPES’: Figurative landscapes in watercolor from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s by Adolf Dehn; and large-scale abstract-expressionist works by Virginia Dehn. The pair were a vital part of the postwar art community in New York City. Open by appointment only. Through October 10. Info, 777-2713. The Bundy Modern in Waitsfield.

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“HENRY AT 200’: An exhibit celebrating the museum founder and collector of New England history with documents, photographs, scrapbooks, autographs, Middlebury imprints, diaries, music ephemera, relics and even a lock of Napoleon’s hair. Through December 31. KATE POND: “From the Heart: A Sculptor’s Process,” three sculptures — two metal, one wooden — in the museum’s garden,

‘PRIDE 1983’: Through interviews with organizers, photographs and scanned images of historic documents, the exhibit, curated by Meg Tamulonis of the Vermont Queer Archives, explores the origins and lasting legacies of Vermont’s first Pride March on June 25, 1983, in Burlington. Online only at vermontfolklifecenter.org. Through October 31. Info, 388-4964. Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury. SCOTT ADDIS & JOE BOLGER: plein air and studio paintings by the Vermont artists. Through August 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery at Middlebury Falls. ‘STUDIES TO STUDIO’: New work from painters Timothy Horn, William Hoyt and Rory Jackson that show the evolution of paintings that start as studies and are finished in the studio. Through August 31. Info, 458-0098. Edgewater Gallery on the Green in Middlebury.

rutland/killington

JON OLENDER & JEN RONDINONE: “Reflecting on the Past and Future,” photographs and paintings on canvas and wood, respectively. Through September 30. Info, 775-0356. Chaffee Art Center in Rutland. ‘PORTRAITS OF A COMMUNITY’: Photography by Chuck Helfer, Tikko Freilich and Martin Van Buren III, along with vintage photos from the collection of the Poultney Historical Society. Through August 29. Info, stonevalleyartscenter@gmail.com. Stone Valley Arts in Poultney.

champlain islands/northwest

DAVID STROMEYER: More than 60 large-scale metal sculptures are scattered across six scenic meadows. Picnics welcome. Through October 11. Free. Info, 512-333-2119. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg Falls. JESSICA SCRIVER & MARY ADMASIAN: “Transmigration: the passage of cells, populations and spirit,” paintings and sculptures, respectively, by the Vermont artists. Through August 29. Info, greentaraspace@gmail.com. GreenTARA Space in North Hero.

upper valley

JEANETTE FOURNIER: “On the Wing,” watercolor paintings of birds by the New Hampshire artist. Through August 31. Info, 295-4567. Long River Gallery in White River Junction. LANGDON GRAVES: “life, death, life,” surrealist drawings and mixed-media installation works. Through August 29. Info, info@kishka.org. Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction. ‘PIECING THE PAST TO THE PRESENT’: The 35th annual quilt exhibition features juried contemporary quilts made by Windsor County quilters and historical quilts from the museum’s collection. Through August 22. Info, 457-2355. Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.

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SCULPTUREFEST: An annual outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring more than 30 artists curated by, and on the property of, Charlet and Peter Davenport. More info and directions to private locations at sculpturefest.org. Through October 31. Free. King Farm in Woodstock. SUMMER OF DINOSAURS: Explore the lives of dinosaurs, big and small, through exhibits about dinosaur eggs and babies, dramatic dinosaur fossil specimens, and a series of special events and programs for all ages. Through September 28. Info, 649-2200. Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich. ‘THE WATERCOLOR TRIO’: Imagery of land, sea and sky in paintings and digital art by Paula Cloudpainter, Kate Reeves and Kathleen Fiske. Through September 11. Info, 457-3500. Artistree Community Arts Center in Woodstock.

northeast kingdom

‘1111 COPPER NAILS: BREAD & PUPPET CALENDAR PRINTS’: Images from 36 years’ worth of calendar art created by Peter Schumann and printed by Elka Schumann (and dedicated to Elke); exhibit on all three floors of the inn. Through September 21. Info, vtpiegirlco@gmail.com. CHARLES EMERS: Paintings, assemblages and prints on view in the third-floor gallery space, Wheelbarrow Art. Through September 30. Info, 472-3621. Hardwick Inn. ‘1111 COPPER NAILS: BREAD & PUPPET CALENDAR PRINTS’: Images from 36 years’ worth of calendar art created by Peter Schumann and printed by Elka Schumann; calendar and art for sale. Through September 21. Info, vtpiegirlco@gmail.com. Front Seat Coffee in Hardwick. ‘OPEN TO LANDSCAPE’: Paintings, photographs and works on paper by Keith Chamberlin, Terry Ekasala, Anni Lorenzini and Elizabeth Nelson that explore a range of artistic responses to Vermont’s dramatic landscape. Through September 26. ALAN JENNINGS: “Finding the Way Home,” animated films the artist created about growing up in Vermont, including “The Northeast Kingdom,” “Dream of Deerman,” “The Bill Jennings Mysteries,” and the drawings, paintings and sculptures he uses to make them. Watch at catamountarts.org. Through December 31. Info, 748-2600. Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury. ‘ART OF THE BOOK: IS IT A BOOK?’: Members of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont exhibit their literary-related creations. Through September 25. Info, 748-0158. Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild Backroom Gallery in St. Johnsbury. ELLY BARKSDALE: “The Beauty of Horses,” paintings by the Vermont artist. Through August 31. Info, 229-8317. The Satellite Gallery in Lyndonville. ‘GREEN’: A group exhibit of painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, fiber work and more that explore the verdant color, both as a hue and in its environmental sense. Through October 10. Info, 334-1966. MAC Center for the Arts Gallery in Newport. ‘LIFE IN LISTS AND NOTES’: An exhibition that celebrates the poetic, mnemonic, narrative and enumerative qualities of lists and notes. The objects on display span myriad creative, professional, bureaucratic, domestic and personal uses of lists through the ages. Through May 31. Donations. Info, 626-4409. The Museum of Everyday Life in Glover. ‘OUT OF THE CLOSET AND HUNG’: Works from the permanent collection by Peter Schumann, Aaron Stein, John Brickels, Don Sunseri and more, along with a sculptural installation, “The Trump Library.” Docent-guided tours by appointment only. Through September 30. Info, 563-2037. Annex at White Water Gallery in East Hardwick. PAUL GRUHLER: “Harmonics: 60 Years of Life in Art,” an exhibition featuring the artist’s early geometric abstractions, the Chelsea Series, 1963-78. Through August 29. Info, 279-6403. Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro.

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CALL TO ARTISTS ART IN STATE BUILDINGS: The Vermont AISB program is currently accepting applications from Vermont artists for two new public art commissions: at the Department of Health and Children and Family Services facility in Burlington, and a new Department of Mental Health recovery facility in Essex. Each has a budget of $43,000. Individual artists or teams may apply to one or both but must submit separate applications for each project. Details and online application forms at vermontartscouncil. org. Deadline: August 30. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier. BECOME AN EXHIBITING MEMBER: Show at the Brandon Artists Guild gallery year-round, participate in group and solo exhibitions, and join a vibrant creative community. Apply at brandonartistsguild.org. Deadline: September 10. Free. Info, 247-4956. CERF+ COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT FOR ARTISTS, CYCLE 4: The artist safety net organization offers a fourth round of pandemic-era grants of $1,000 each for artists working in craft disciplines who are facing dire circumstances due to food, housing and/or medical insecurities. Priority will be given to BIPOC, as well as to folk and traditional artists. Learn more and apply at cerfplus.org. Through August 31. COVID-19 CULTURAL RECOVERY GRANTS, ROUND TWO: The Vermont Arts Council and

Vermont Humanities will distribute $1.2 million in relief funding to Vermont organizations through the federal program. Arts or humanities organizations that are incorporated in Vermont with 501c3 tax-exempt status, that comply with federal and state legal requirements, and that are experiencing hardship due to the impact of the pandemic may apply, even if they received previous relief grants. Funding awards are $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000. An informational webinar to assist applicants is August 17. Deadline to apply is September 14. Learn more and register at vermontartscouncil.org. FIRST NIGHT NORTH IN ST. JOHNSBURY: Now accepting online applications for family-friendly acts to perform on December 31, 2021. Artists may apply to perform one or two 45-minute sets. Application form at catamountarts.org. Deadline: August 31. Various St. Johnsbury locations. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘MASKED’: Inclusive Arts Vermont invites Vermont visual artists with disabilities to participate in an exhibition that will travel statewide, from January 2022 through April 2023. Works can interpret the theme as broadly as necessary to inspire creativity. Details at inclusiveartsvermont. org. Deadline: September 1. Inclusive Arts Vermont, Essex Junction. Info, 871-5002. MILTON ARTISTS’ GUILD ART AND STROLL: The guild is hosting its first craft fair this fall. Artists of all kinds can register for booths. There will also be

STJ ART ON THE STREET: A summer show featuring the work of Vermont artists in storefronts, on the sidewalks and indoor galleries along Railroad Street and Eastern Avenue. Through September 6. Info, 748-2600. Various St. Johnsbury locations.

brattleboro/okemo valley

‘EXPEDITION’: Paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation by 17 artists that depict aspects of venturing into unknown lands and territories. Artists are: John Newsom, Matt Dillon, Inka Essenhigh, Michael Kagan, Wendy White, Donald Baechler, Raymond Pettibon, Ouattara Watts, André Butzer, Ann Craven, Torben Giehler, April Gornik, Andy Hope 1930, Richard Jacobs, John McAllister, Erik Parker and Alexis Rockman. ‘SEQUENCES: ODE TO MINOR WHITE’: Artworks by Andrea Belag, William Eric Brown, Niqui Carter, Kevin Larmon and Jessica Judith Beck that reflect the spiritual possibilities of abstraction, inspired by the late modernist photographer. CHARLIE HUNTER: “Semaphore,” paintings of crossing signals and railroad infrastructure by the Vermont artist. DELANO DUNN: “Novelties,” two series of work that address things we hold dear — family, love, comfort, tradition, connection — and things that threaten to undermine them: “Paradise,” works on paper that explore the insidiousness

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music, food trucks, raffles and more. Sign up at miltonartists guildstore.com. Deadline: September 1. $50 members; $80 nonmembers. Info, director@ miltonartistsguild.org. VERMONT HAND CRAFTERS CALL TO NEW ARTISTS: Vermont Hand Crafters, founded in 1955, is accepting applications for new fine art and craft members. Five jury sessions are planned for 2021. The day your application is received determines your jury session. More info and application at vermonthandcrafters.com. Through September 8. $40. Info, officemanager@vermonthand crafters.com. VERMONT OPEN CALL: The downtown Burlington shop invites Vermont makers, artists, creators and entrepreneurs to submit art/ products to be considered for a wholesale partnership worth up to $5,000. Details and application at commondeer.com. Deadline: September 1. Common Deer, Burlington. ‘WEATHER’: Weather has always played a role in our lives but now commonly exceeds previous experiences. For an upcoming exhibit, we seek images that illustrate not just weather but also the ways in which heat and cold, rain, snow, drought and fire are reflected in the lives of people who endure them. Details and application at photoplacegallery. com. Deadline: September 13. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury. $39 for the first five images; $6 each additional image. Info, 388-4500.

of stereotypes; and “Roux,” brightly colored, mixed-media works that incorporate family history and culinary tradition. Through October 11. DELITA MARTIN: “Between Worlds,” a yearlong installation in the museum’s front windows that reimagines the identities and roles of Black women in the context of Black culture and African history. Through May 31, 2022. ERICK JOHNSON: “Double Take,” large-scale paintings and street photography that juxtapose intentional and incidental pattern and abstraction. Through October 11. SCOTT BOYD: “Endangered Alphabets,” sculptures that pair the ancient form of the obelisk with near-extinct languages. Through November 30. Info, 257-0124. Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. ‘DEEP BLUE’: Curated by American artist Katherine Bradford, this group show examines “deep blue” as a color and as a phrase that can describe mood, the natural environment, music and even a region’s political landscape; more than 70 paintings, sculptures, photographs, works on paper and videos by 70 artists. Advance reservations recommended but not required. KATHERINE BRADFORD: “Philosophers’ Clambake,” more than a dozen luminous, dreamlike works that merge color field painting with figuration. Advance reservations recommended but not required. TERRY EKASALA: New large-scale abstract paintings that border on representation, as well as

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works on paper. Self-guided visits; advance reservations recommended but not required. Saturdays, Sundays. $10. Info, 952-1056. Hall Art Foundation in Reading. JULIE CRABTREE: ”Threads of Image,” mixed-media landscapes using paints, stitching and handmade textiles. Through September 5. Info, 875-8900. DaVallia Art Gallery & Boutique in Chester. ‘YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT’S LIKE OVER HERE’: An exhibition of black-and-white photographs by Marion McCune Rice, a volunteer Red Cross nurse during World War I, taken during her four years working in hospitals in France. Letters, a medal Rice received, her nurse’s uniform and other artifacts are also on display. In conjunction with the Brattleboro Words Trail. Through September 1. Info, 118elliot@gmail.com. 118 Elliot in Brattleboro.

manchester/bennington

2021 SOLO EXHIBITIONS: A group exhibition showcasing 10 artists working in a range of mediums, including Japanese woodblock printing, photography, welded metal art, egg tempera painting, ceramics and more. Through September 26. Info, 362-1405. Yester House Galleries, Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester.

f MARY RUEFLE: “Erasure,” altered books by Vermont’s current poet laureate. Reception: Friday, August 20, 4-6 p.m. Through October 31. Info, 440-4507. Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury. NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 24th annual exhibition brings large-scale outdoor works to the historic village and surrounding area, curated by local artist Joe Chirchirillo. Through November 7. Info, jrc373@ comcast.net. Various locations around North Bennington. STELLA QUARTA DECIMA GALLERY OPENING: “Anticipation,” a group show featuring artists Matthew Monk, James Rauchman, Diane Sophrin, Hannah Morris, Kate Burnim and Lynn Newcomb. In addition to the pop-up gallery, art can be viewed at stellaquartadecima.com. Through October 31. Info, 498-4996. Stella Quarta Decima in Manchester.

randolph/royalton

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

outside vermont

BUNNY HARVEY & LAURIE SVERDLOVE: “Conversation,” paintings on canvas and paper in visual dialogue by the Vermont artists and friends. ELIZABETH MAYOR: “Playing With Choice,” woodcut prints and sculpture by the New Hampshire artist. Through August 20. Info, 603-448-3117. AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon, N.H. ‘ECOLOGIES: A SONG FOR OUR PLANET’: An exhibition of installations, videos, sculptures, paintings, drawings and photographs that explore the relationship between humans and nature, and disruptions to the planet’s ecosystems caused by human intervention. Through February 27, 2022. Info, mbam.qc.ca/en/ticket-office. Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. GABE DICKENS: “North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade,” artwork created by the local photographer. Through August 27. Info, 518-563-1604. Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, N.Y. m

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I can still recall the shock when I saw the email. HOMER FLYNN of management and PR firm the CRYPTIC CORPORATION wanted to talk with me about the Residents. The fucking Residents. The rep for the most mysterious band in rock and roll, famously adverse to interviews in their 49 years of existence, was emailing me to talk about the band’s show planned for August 30 at Higher Ground. I actually lost sleep in the days leading up to the phone interview, I was so nervous. What if it was an elaborate prank on the press, and the band was just trolling a reporter? Then I realized how awesome it would be to get pranked by the Residents, and I got really excited. For all my apprehension, the interview was rather normal. I spoke with Flynn, who charmingly kept up the pretense that he was not a member of the band — though he did the Clark Kent/Superman thing a few times, swapping “they” and “us” often as he spoke of the band he has likely been in for decades. And while we got into the mythology of the Residents, we largely had a very sad, human conversation about the chances of the show actually happening in light of the uptick in COVID-19 cases from the Delta variant. “The Residents’ primary income had previously been [from] selling the physical copies of the music they made,” Flynn said. “That model is dead, of course. Bands have to tour to generate income, so it’s important the band gets back on the road to make money to fund the art.” Listening to our recorded conversation, I could hear the note of dread creep into Flynn’s voice when he talked about the tour. “I just hope … well, I just hope it happens,” he said. Well, it’s not. The show was canceled earlier this month. A statement on the band’s website reads: “Disappointment is real. And the Covid pandemic ravaging our culture is real. And the

joy that an artist or musician brings to their supporters is also real, but so is the apprehension one feels when that excitement is replaced by anxiety and dread. Disappointment is a bitter pill and The Residents share in the sorrow that goes with the acrid gulp...” Oof. That gut-punch announcement kicked off a week of COVID-19-in-music news. First, last Thursday, Burlington’s Radio Bean announced that patrons must show proof of vaccination for entry. Higher Ground followed suit a day later, as did Vermont Comedy Club. Swan Dojo and Zenbarn weren’t far behind, and suddenly a good chunk of local indoor music and entertainment venues had adopted the policy. As I was scrambling to email every venue I could think of, Live Nation Entertainment, the largest concert promoter and ticketing company in the country, announced its own proof-ofvaccination requirement on Sunday. In a comment to Rolling Stone, Live Nation president and CEO MICHAEL RAPINO said, “Vaccines are going to be your ticket back to shows, and as of October 4th, we will be following the model we developed for Lollapalooza and requiring this for artists, fans and employees at Live Nation venues and festivals everywhere possible in the U.S.” Notice that “possible” part? That’s because there are some states trying to make it illegal to require vaccination protocols. Twenty states, actually, each with a Republican governor. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has the power to revoke the liquor licenses of businesses in that state requiring proof of vaccination — such as nightclubs and concert venues. Anyone with a social media account can tell you that there are people out there who don’t support vaccination efforts. If you’re feeling brave or masochistic, look at the comments on Seven Days social media from my blog posts about the new protocols at Radio Bean and Higher Ground.

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An issue some venues I contacted raised, off the record, is: Why is it on venues to demand proof of vaccination? How are they supposed to enforce the policy? One club promoter noted that vaccination cards are easily faked — though Canadian border patrol seems to be all over that issue, as a few less-than-brainy American tourists recently discovered. Granted, nightclubs don’t have the same

to shows. I’m the furthest thing from impartial when it comes to this subject. So… Do you like seeing live music? Then get vaccinated. If you truly, medically cannot, then stay masked and get tested regularly if you plan to attend public events. For those who would rather quote YouTube videos or mental giants such as JOE ROGAN and RAND PAUL, best of luck to you. I’ll be at the rock show.

The Jesse Taylor Band, winner of the Citizen Cider Battle of the Bands

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resources as border patrol. Another club owner expressed concern for door staff and their safety. Higher Ground marketing director AMY WILD isn’t too concerned about implementing the process, though. “We have a plan in place to enforce the new policy that aims to keep it as simple as possible,” she wrote in an email, adding that the response to the policy has been “overwhelmingly supportive.” Some clubs, such as Nectar’s and Club Metronome, are sticking to federal guidelines but will let artists dictate vaccination policies at their concerts. “If any of the artists performing at our venues request proof of vaccination from their audience, we would certainly facilitate that for them,” said Nectar’s co-owner and managing partner NOEL DONNELLAN. I’ve yet to hear from any local musicians who don’t support requiring proof of vaccination at shows. It could be that those who disagree are worried about blowback from the community, so it’s no surprise that they wouldn’t respond to my queries. I’m not trying to set anyone up to be canceled, unless your dumb ass participated in, y’know, an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. But the truth is, I have a horse in this race. I’ve played gigs in this city for years. Now my job is to write about going

Battle Scars

Moving on to a less contentious matter — the Citizen Cider Battle of the Bands! On Saturday, I was honored to be one of three judges at the annual event at the cider spot on Burlington’s Pine Street. I, along with fellow musicians/scene bums LUKE AWTRY and URIAN HACKNEY, sat in the all-important Chairs of Judgment to decide which of the five bands competing would win and become the 2021 Citizen Cider house band. As for the bands, to quote Citizen Cider event coordinator and local rock legend MATT PERRY, “What a crop!” (Full disclosure: Perry plays in DINO BRAVO, who feature a guitar player with my name, who is me. Is this a conflict of interest? No one knows. Don’t worry about it.) First up were BRIT KANE & CO. Playing one of its first gigs, the bluesy outfit acquitted itself well. An all-covers set list didn’t excite the judges, however, and crucial points were docked. The JESSE TAYLOR BAND then hopped onto the loading dock/stage and delivered a high-energy set of catchy indie rock. JTB are a known quantity, but they surprised us with some new songs and rock-solid dynamics, which speaks to how hard the band has worked in the last year. Despite the fact that Hackney and Awtry were wearing shorts, JTB were viciously attacked and docked points for the number of shorts worn onstage.

Did I also dock points for shorts onstage and single out bassist IAN GREENMAN for his Knicks jersey and flip-flops? Yes, yes, I did. For one, I was the only judge wearing pants in 80-degree heat, so I was cranky. Second, it was an AMAR’E STOUDAMIRE jersey, which is just bad luck and could have made Greenman blow out his ACL. I was doing him a favor. The SHAKE were next. They’re a new band but feature some familiar faces, including singer-songwriter and keyboardist JOSHUA GLASS. The Shake impressed with a radio-friendly set blending ’70s-style arena rock and more blues-influenced stuff. But between some slower-tempo moments and a cover of CHEAP TRICK’s “Surrender” that just didn’t rock sufficiently, they lost a few vital points. The Shake are a band to watch, though. SHORE RITES were the biggest mystery of the day. Dressed like three buddies on their way to a bachelor party at the beach, the band took the stage to much head-scratching. But once it unleashed a FOALS-meets-DICK DALE sound, things got serious. Of all the bands, Shore Rites had the boldest sound to my ears, and I scored them high enough to win. Unfortunately, one of their songs featured a harmonica solo, and Awtry was triggered. I support my friend in this matter, even though I was cool with the harmonica. HAPPY SPANGLER, who feature Seven Days’ MICHAEL BRADSHAW on drums, closed out the festivities with some killer indie rock. I’m always down to see them play, and they more than held their own, finishing second overall. But in the end, the judges decided no one could quite top Jesse Taylor Band’s sound and stage presence, shorts be damned. So the (literal) crowns went to the new four-piece Citizen Cider house band. Congrats!

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Summer Jams FRANCESCA BLANCHARD has a new single out

this Friday, August 20. Blanchard says the tune, titled “Loon Song,” is a “light summer bop about listening for the beckoning call of hope.” The Burlington-based singersongwriter might be doing what she did with her last record, 2020’s Make It Better, releasing multiple singles in a lead-up to the record, or this might just be a single for the sake of it. We’ll have to wait and see. You can listen to the track one day early on Thursday, August 19, at atwoodmagazine.com. Blanchard shares a bill with indie-rockers CLEVER GIRLS at Backside 405 in Burlington on Friday, August 27. m

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REVIEW this Will Keeper, Nosebleeds (ANTI-GOLF, DIGITAL)

Will Keeper’s music is so enthralling that it’s difficult to know where to begin describing it. It gracefully courses in and out of muted acoustic pop and featherlight funk. The core elements strengthen and balance each other, coalescing in a euphoric non-zero-sum game of stylistic influences. Real name Will Lynch, the Burlington artist just released his second EP, Nosebleeds, a fleeting daydream. The seven tracks brush past the listener’s ear like warm breath. Lynch’s vocals are powerful but not forceful, quiet but not weak. His self-produced instrumentation, primarily plucked acoustic guitar

Lillian and the Muses, Lillian and the Muses (SELF-RELEASED, DIGITAL)

In a 2017 Washington Post book review of Elif Batuman’s The Idiot, critic Elaine Margolin expressed concern about “a growing and upsetting trend among so many young people who seem to have given up on the possibility of love and jubilation and euphoria before they have even tasted it.” Channeling but also challenging Margolin’s sentiment, Lillian and the Muses’ new self-titled EP serves up four sweetly sung melodies about love’s sundry contradictions, bitter heartbreak and spicy romance, sprinkled with a pinch of salt. On opener “Cigarettes,” a song as effervescent as a soda gently shaken under the California sun — the music video was shot in Los Angeles — vocalist

and soft-edged synth, is wonderfully precise. Though idiosyncratic, Lynch’s arrangements never come off as haphazard or experimental. Every choice he makes sounds deeply intentional. The EP’s title suggests many meanings. Does the “nosebleed” result from an emotional sucker punch? Is it a symptom of some internal deterioration? Or, in the context of the EP’s shuffling midpoint, “Slide Tackle,” is it perhaps a reference to peering down at things below from a great height? Maybe it’s all of these, or none. Throughout Nosebleeds, Lynch lingers on many physical pains. He sings of

fevers, atrophy, contusions, paresthesia, hemorrhaging and scuffed knees. But he seems to take it all in stride, almost yawning at the mundanity of physical or emotional harm. There’s a resilience to that, a wellspring of vitality. Lynch also relishes bodily sensations, both pleasurable and uncomfortable. On the drowsy R&B confessional “Comatose,” he sings of scruff “too rough to touch.” Guest vocalist Aidan Ostby (of Vermont expat hip-hop collective 99 Neighbors) sings of “touching fingertips with my angels,” poetically flipping the direct and indirect objects of a heavenly sentiment. “Earthshine” is one of the most aurally

pleasing songs here. Its warped synths and filtered guitar merge in a sonic osmosis. Reaching a near-Sade level of vaporousness, Lynch’s sound floats in a pastel sky. He’s “caught in the orbit soaring back your way,” finding comfort in a longing that seems to stretch infinitely. Lynch’s music shares something in common with another recent production: Luca Guadagnino’s 2020 HBO limited series “We Are Who We Are.” That show and Nosebleeds (not to mention Lynch’s 2020 EP, Bear) actively exude queerness and sensuality, and both works have a go-with-the-flow energy. They want nothing from their consumers except to be with them. They demand nothing but an open heart. Nosebleeds is available to stream on all major platforms.

Lillian Siebert unpacks the paradox of love’s repetitive disappointments and enticing allure. There’s a facility of style at play here. Siebert uses her pop sensibility to sugarcoat painful “memories of last summer … sneaking with the boy next door.” She reflects on a love she wasn’t so sure she had to offer to somebody who wasn’t so sure he wanted it. Listeners suspecting callowness beneath the singer’s poignant reflections, however, will be duped. The album’s second track, “Devil in the Details,” suggests, or confesses, that such supposed naïveté is the true artifice. “The devil’s in the details,” Siebert sings, “and good and bad is just the tip of the scales.” Fans of Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval

will likely take to this track. The vocals are sultry, sophisticated and anguished. The guitar’s heavy downstrokes mirror a sure-footed bass line, adding aural density to the thick, swampy thud of the kick drum. (Think David Lynch’s “Pink Room” from Fire Walk With Me.) The song “Clay” owes a lot to ’90s-era neo-soul artist Erykah Badu. The similarities are numerous, from the laid-back, boom-clack beats — courtesy here and throughout of Vermont rapper and producer Jarv — to the lush, airy vocals. But the main difference is velocity: The Muses hold back the kind of energy Badu and her backup band exude. Closing track “Last Call” may be a tad on the nose, from its apt title to the

outtakes at the end. Fitting, perhaps, for an album about love’s abiding lack of a perfect ending. Nostalgic, intimate and crafted with artful self-awareness, Lillian and the Muses is evenly split between a solemn longing for and a playful distancing from the vagaries of modern courtship. Released on July 30 (with music video release dates on August 6 and 20), this EP couldn’t have dropped at a better time. For a brief 13 minutes and 51 seconds, Lillian and the Muses’ soul-pop strives to cool down what’s been a terribly hot summer so far. My guess is that it’ll attract enough fans from across the Green Mountains to pull it off. Lillian and the Muses is available for streaming on Spotify. Lillian and the Muses perform on Thursday, August 19, 9 p.m., at Radio Bean in Burlington. Must show proof of vaccination to attend.

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ho wants to see a movie about the private tragedy of dementia while the world is dealing with a pandemic? Not many people, perhaps, yet early 2021 saw the theatrical release of two prestige dramas on that subject. While The Father earned Anthony Hopkins an Oscar, Supernova snagged no major awards, despite starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a longtime couple dealing with a devastating diagnosis. Directed by Harry Macqueen (Hinterland), the intimate drama is now streaming on Hulu and rentable on other platforms. I decided to brave the emotional fallout.

MOVIE REVIEW

STAR POWER Firth and Tucci dominate the screen as a couple dealing with dementia.

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Will you like it?

“We are made of star stuff,” Carl Sagan told viewers of “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage” in 1980. While it’s literally true that the Earth and its inhabitants are made of the materials of ancient stars, authors, filmmakers and songwriters have spent the past four decades spinning this into a potent metaphor, a sort of consolation for the lack of an afterlife in secular thought. If we’re all made of the debris from longago supernovas, the argument goes, then aren’t we, in a sense, immortal? The notion that was once fresh and potent, however, has become shopworn over the years — a go-to for writers of high-minded tearjerkers. So, it’s a bit disheartening to learn that Supernova 56

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Tusker (Tucci) and Sam (Firth) are partners of two decades — the former a novelist, the latter a pianist so famous that he gets recognized in roadside dives. We meet them as they embark on a road trip across England in their RV, headed for a visit with Sam’s sister and a concert in the Lake District. At first, the two seem like any longterm couple. They bicker amiably about trivialities, such as Tusker’s insistence on navigating by maps instead of GPS. But we soon learn there’s a reason why Sam is doing all of the driving and the cooking: Tusker is in the early stages of dementia. As the two visit beautiful spots that have history for them, Tusker resists all of Sam’s efforts to discuss plans for their joint future. Tension builds until, during a family gathering, Sam learns the devastating truths that Tusker has been hiding from him.

takes its title from the “star stuff” trope. The movie opens with a night sky shot and builds to a scene in which Tusker, an amateur astronomer, explains Sagan’s insight to a young girl. While it may be new to her, it’s decidedly not to us. That scene is indicative of the duality of Supernova. The film has such a naturalistic texture, and is so superlatively acted, that each individual moment has a painful realness. Yet the story’s overall arc displays an artificiality reminiscent of prestige TV movies from the ’80s and ’90s. While Macqueen works hard to make the drama tastefully low-key — no intrusive musical soundtrack, nothing obviously cornball — it lacks the unruliness of life. Savvy viewers will predict each beat. Early on, Macqueen’s screenplay starts planting clues that the bossy Tusker is less in control than he wants us (and Sam) to think. When that loss of control finally reveals itself in a big, showy ensemble scene, we may get teary, because Firth sells the hell out of the moment with his restrained English despair. But we may also feel manipulated.

While the element of artificiality keeps Supernova from realizing its full potential, there’s much to enjoy here. The landscapes through which the couple travels are bleak and breathtaking, their autumnal splendor mirroring the story’s somber mood. And the film is a showcase for two actors at the top of their game. Firth and Tucci have convincing chemistry and familiarity as a couple, the latter’s tart snarkiness contrasting with the former’s quiet volatility. As the conflict between Sam and Tusker bursts out into the open, we can see how heartbreakingly “right” both their positions are. Tusker doesn’t want to become someone who can’t recognize the most important person in his life; Sam doesn’t want to be left alone. Both are selfish and selfless in profoundly human ways, and there is no palatable solution to the dilemma of their future. By its final scene, Supernova has earned tears from the audience not by saying anything novel about dementia or grief but simply by acknowledging that grief must be given its due. This isn’t as brilliant a film

as its title might suggest, but its two stars burn brightly enough to compensate.

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• Two of Us (2019; Hulu, rentable): A secret romance between two retired women who are neighbors runs into trouble when one of them becomes ill in this acclaimed French drama. • The Father (2021; rentable): Check out Hopkins in his Oscar-winning role as a man who stubbornly refuses his daughter’s help even as his mind fails him. Julianne Moore likewise won a statuette for playing a woman with early onset Alzheimer’s in Still Alice (2014; Starz, Philo, Sling, rentable). • A Single Man (2009; Netflix, rentable): Or maybe you’d just like to see more of Firth quietly, soulfully grieving? The actor proved his expertise in that area with his Oscar-nominated performance in this stylish period piece from director Tom Ford, about a college professor mourning his lover in 1962. MARGO T HARRI S O N margot@sevendaysvt.com

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RESPECTHHH Jennifer Hudson plays Aretha Franklin in this bio drama from director Liesl Tommy. With Forest Whitaker and Audra McDonald. (145 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Roxy, Savoy, Star, Welden) SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACYHH Basketball stars and Looney Tunes characters mingle once more in a belated sequel. (115 min, PG. Majestic, Sunset) STILLWATERHHH Matt Damon plays a regular Joe who travels to France to try to exonerate his daughter (Abigail Breslin) of murder in this drama directed by Tom McCarthy (Spotlight). (140 min, R. Bijou, Roxy) THE SUICIDE SQUADHHH1/2 This standalone sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad finds an unruly team of captured supervillains tasked by the U.S. government with invading an island nation. With Margot Robbie and Idris Elba. James Gunn directed. (132 min, R. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Roxy, Star, Sunset) SUMMER OF SOUL (… OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED) HHHHH Questlove directed this documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and its celebration of Black culture, which won two major Sundance Film Festival awards. (117 min, PG-13. Savoy)

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NOW PLAYING ANNETTEHHH1/2 Looking for something tunefully offbeat? Leos Carax (the surreal Holy Motors) directed this rock musical starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard as a show biz couple. (139 min, R. Savoy) BLACK WIDOWHHH1/2 The Marvel Universe returns to the big screen with a showcase for the titular superhero (Scarlett Johansson). With Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz. Cate Shortland directed. (133 min, PG-13. Capitol, Majestic, Sunset) DON’T BREATHE 2HH1/2 A resourceful blind man (Stephen Lang) with a dark side must defend himself and the kid he’s raised from a home invasion in this horror flick. With Madelyn Grace and Brendan Sexton III. Rodo Sayagues directed. (98 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset) FREE GUYHHH In this action comedy, a mildmannered bank teller (Ryan Reynolds) learns that he’s actually just an AI in a violent video game . With Jodie Comer and Taika Waititi. Shawn Levy directed. (115 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Fairlee, Majestic, Marquis, Roxy, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden) THE GREEN KNIGHTHHHH1/2 Director David Lowery (Ghost Story) adapted this version of the Arthurian legend in which Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) undertakes a deadly quest. With Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton. (125 min, R. Majestic, Roxy, Savoy; reviewed 8/4) JUNGLE CRUISEHH1/2 The theme park ride becomes a Disney adventure set on a riverboat on the Amazon, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Jaume Collet-Serra directed. (127 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Fairlee, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset) THE MEANING OF HITLERHHHH Inspired by Sebastian Haffner’s 1978 book, this documentary from Petra Epperlein and Michael Tupper examines our cultural preoccupation with Nazism in light of recent political trends. (92 min, NR. Roxy) NINE DAYSHHH1/2 In this Independent Spirit Awards nominee, souls must audition for a chance to be born. Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz and Benedict Wong star; Edson Oda wrote and directed the supernatural drama. (124 min, R. Savoy) OLDHH1/2 A secluded beach accelerates the aging of a family of vacationers in this thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, starring Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps and Rufus Sewell. (108 min, PG-13. Majestic)

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See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: Viewers discover that a cold, icy land is stunning, still pristine and home to an incredible variety of life. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, noon, 2 & 4 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: An educational and entertaining film takes viewers on an epic adventure through some of Earth’s wildest landscapes. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free

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for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: In this documentary, present-day dancers explore history and their own lives as they perform a seminal work born of the AIDS epidemic. Presented by Hopkins Center for the Arts. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘THE COUNTY’: A widowed dairy farmer takes on the powers that be in this Icelandic drama presented by Hopkins Center for the Arts. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: Moviegoers join scientists on a journey through a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: Helen Keller’s radical views and activism are excavated from the annals of forgotten history in this documentary presented by the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, 660-2600. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: Cinephiles enjoy a selection of award-winning, innovative francophone films presented by the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘PLATFORM’: The Vermont International

LIST YOUR UPCOMING EVENT HERE FOR FREE! All submissions must be received by Thursday at noon for consideration in the following Wednesday’s newspaper. Find our convenient form and guidelines at sevendaysvt.com/postevent. Listings and spotlights are written by Emily Hamilton. Seven Days edits for space and style. Depending on cost and other factors, classes and workshops may be listed in either the calendar or the classes section. Class organizers may be asked to purchase a class listing. Learn more about highlighted listings in the Magnificent 7 on page 11.

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Film Foundation presents for online viewing the true story of three Iranian sisters working to become martial arts masters. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, 660-2600. ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’: Harrison Ford swashbuckles his way from Egypt to Peru in search of the Ark of the Covenant in this classic fantasy adventure. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: Audience members get up close and personal with some of the dinosaur age’s most fearsome marine reptiles. Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. $3-5 plus regular admission, $14.50-18; admission free for members and kids 2 and under. Info, 864-1848. ‘THERE IS NO EVIL’: Shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran, this anthology film tells the stories of four men faced with carrying out the death penalty or risking everything. Presented by the Vermont International Film Foundation. $12; free for VTIFF All Access and Patron members. Info, 660-2600.

food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: Foodies top off their Pingala Café vegan meals with Sisters of Anarchy Ice Cream scoops, as well as friendly games of Frisbee golf. Fisher Brothers Farm, Shelburne, 5-8 p.m. Prices vary. Info, 846-7370. THE HUNT: Clue packets provided by the Vermont Cheese Council send culinary sleuths

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

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

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

to various Vermont regions to explore art, history, the outdoors and, of course, cheeses. Various locations statewide. Free. Info, info@vtcheese.com. MARKET ON THE GREEN: Meat, cheese, ice cream and veggies are among the local products available for purchase at this weekly marketplace. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: Themed in-store tastings take oenophiles on an adventure through a wine region, grape variety, style of wine or producer’s offerings. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2368.

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ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: Structure sleuths hunt through downtown to compete for a prize from American Institute of Architects Vermont. Clue sheets available online or at Brooks Memorial Library. Various Brattleboro locations. Free. Info, info@aiavt.org.

health & fitness

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: Those in need of an easy-on-the-joints workout gather for an hour of calming, low-impact movement. United Community Church, St. Johnsbury, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 751-0431. BURLINGTON MOVES: Fitness fanatics of all stripes gather on the grass for body weight workouts. Dogs welcome. Andy A_Dog Williams Skatepark, Burlington, 6:15-7 a.m. Free. Info, burlingtonmoves@gmail.com. CHAIR YOGA: Waterbury Public Library instructor Diana Whitney leads at-home participants in gentle stretches supported by seats. 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036. FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: Humans boost their strength and balance through gentle flowing movements. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 223-3322. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: A sequence of slow, controlled motions aids in strength and balance. Twin Valley Senior Center, East Montpelier, 11:20 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-3322.

language

AFLCR SOCIAL HOUR: The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region hosts a virtual cocktail hour. 5-6 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@aflcr.org.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: BINGER: The Burlington band keeps it fresh with its distinctive blend of rock, jazz and improvisational groove. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: DAILY SPECIAL BARBERSHOP QUARTET: Crooners doo-wop

and shoo-be-doo the night away. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $20; free for students. Info, 728-9878. ECHO SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: KAREN MCFEETERS, CRAIG ANDERSON & JOHN GIBBONS: Lake Champlain serves as a natural backdrop for a family-friendly set. ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-10; free for kid members; cash bar. Info, 864-1848. MUSIC IN THE BARN SERIES: CRICKET BLUE: The folk duo and their backup band bring an intimate, textured, melodic night of music to the barn. West Monitor Barn, Richmond, 7:30-10 p.m. $20. Info, 434-3968. MUSIC ON THE HILL: THE FOUR HOARSE MEN: Mandolin, banjo, electric bass and acoustic guitar carry through the air during an outdoor concert. Picnics are welcome. ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery, South Pomfret, 6:30 p.m. $5; free for kids under 5. Info, 457-3500.

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BUTTERFLY BONANZA: If you plant it, they will come! Participants peep the winged insects that visit the park’s perennial and wildflower gardens. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. LET IT GROW: A guided tour of the river’s habitat restoration area reveals how removing invasive plants yields wildflower gardens that attract pollinators, birds and dragonflies. B-Side Beach, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: Outdoorsy types search for signs of fur-bearing animals and make plaster-ofparis track casts to take home. Nature Center, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; preregister; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: Fungi fanatics learn about different varieties — fabulous and fearsome alike — found throughout the park. Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2 p.m. $2-4; free for kids ages 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: Flashlight holders spy denizens of dusk on a journey to 19th-century settlement ruins, where spooky Vermont tales await. History Hike lot, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 7 p.m. $24; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: Outdoor adventurers take a guided walk at the foot of the mountains. Waterbury Dam crest, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 11 a.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103.

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OLDER ADULTS’ GUIDE TO INTERNET STREAMING: Aspiring binge watchers learn the basics of using Netflix and other services at this Technology for Tomorrow online seminar. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-0595.

theater

‘TOSCA’: Barn Opera presents Puccini’s classic political thriller inside the renovated historic barn. Isham Family Farm, Williston, 7:30 p.m. $50. Info, welch@barnopera.com. ‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: Presented by Project Y Theatre and the Women in Theatre Festival, this new musical takes audience members on a comedic journey into the world of online dating in the coronavirus era. Donations. Info, michole@projectytheatre.org. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: Rock hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes” drive a dramatization of the recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Presented by Northern Stage. Courtyard Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction, 7:30 p.m. $19-45. Info, 296-7000. OLD TIME VARIETY: Tim Jennings and Ethan Azarian present an indoor evening of music and storytelling. Proof of vaccination required. Four Corners Schoolhouse, East Montpelier, 8 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 223-9103. ‘RING OF FIRE’: More than a dozen classic hits by Johnny Cash propel this Weston Playhouse production about the iconic performer’s humble beginnings and rise to stardom. Weston Playhouse Second Stage at Walker Farm, 2 p.m. $50-75. Info, 824-5288.

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THE FARMER POETS: Three writers who split their time between verse and vegetables share their work. Silloway Maple, Randolph Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 272-6249. WORDS IN THE WOODS: Vermont-raised poet Sarah Audsely reads from Hubbardton’s Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park as part of a Vermont Humanities literature program. 7 p.m. Free. Info, redens@vermonthumanities.org.

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community

FIRST NIGHT NORTH COMMUNITY FORUM: Organizers invite St. Johnsbury citizens to share input on this winter’s New Year’s Eve festival. 6 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

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FEAST & FIELD MARKET: Prepared foods and Guinean sounds from Kotoko Brass are on the menu at a pastoral party. Fable Farm Fermentory, Barnard, Food and bar service begin, 5:30 p.m.; music begins, 6 p.m. $5-20; preregister; limited space. Info, feastandfield@gmail.com. SOBU NITE OUT: Friends, families and neighbors mingle amid live music and mouthwatering cuisine. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, 846-4107.

fairs & festivals

SUMMERVALE: HOT PICKIN’ PARTY: The bluegrass trio features alongside guest Matt Flinner at this celebration of farms, food, family and friends. Intervale Center, Burlington, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0440.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.18. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.18. ‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. FLICKS IN THE PARK: ‘BLACK PANTHER’: Moviegoers bring popcorn and picnic blankets to an open-air viewing of the beloved Marvel movie. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

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

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

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

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

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‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

THE HUNT: See WED.18. MAVERICK MARKET: Highquality products from Vermont artisans, as well as food truck fare and live music, populate a weekly bazaar. Essex Experience, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 238-3934. VERGENNES FARMERS MARKET: Local foods, crafts and hot eats spice up Thursday afternoons. Vergennes City Park, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 233-9180.

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ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18. THROWDOWN THURSDAYS: Live music sets the tone as adults vie for prizes in games of cornhole and disc golf. Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 583-6590.

to spot feathered friends. West Rutland Marsh, 7-11 a.m. Free. Info, birding@rutlandcounty audubon.org. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: Visitors explore a reforested encampment and discover how the Civilian Conservation Corps saved the Winooski Valley from flooded ruin. Meet at the top of the dam. Little River State Park, C Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm.M Info, 244-7103.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18. MY

‘HMS PINAFORE’: Gilbert and Sullivan’s whimsical musical CY masterpiece opens the theater CMY season. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30 p.m. $10-25. K Info, 456-8968. ‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL’: The Depot’s season closes on a big note with the story of Billie Holiday, featuring the songs that made her an icon. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 5 p.m. $25-34. Info, 518-962-4449. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18, 3 & 7:30 p.m.

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‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m.

music

‘WAITING FOR GODOT’: Thumbs are twiddled and words are wrangled as Samuel Beckett’s surrealist classic arrives onstage. Unadilla Theatre, Marshfield, 7:30-10 p.m. $10-25. Info, 456-8968.

POP-UP HAPPY HOUR: Locals connect over drinks at a speakeasy-style bar. Hosted by OUT in the 802. Lincolns, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.

ARUN RAMAMURTHY & TRINA BASU: Next Stage Arts and the Landmark Trust present a concert with Indian classical violinists Arun Ramamurthy and Trina Basu. Naulakha, Dummerston, 6-8 p.m. $20-25; free for kids under 12. Info, 451-0053. CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: OPEN REHEARSALS: Festival virtuosos open the doors of their practices to listeners. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 728-9878. HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP BROWN BAG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: A2VT: City folk on their lunch breaks enjoy West African hip hop beats from the Burlington band. Christ Episcopal Church, Montpelier, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 279-2236. MAIN STREET LIVE: Vermont Jazz Trio and guests soundtrack an evening of exploring all the wining, dining, sipping and shopping the village has to offer. Stowe Village Green, 5-8 p.m. Free. Info, info@stowevibrancy. com. PARKAPALOOZA: PATTI CASEY & THE WICKED FINE PLAYERS: The bluegrass outfit stops by this family-friendly outdoor concert series, where the venue features a 100-foot Slip ’N Slide. Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 225-8699.

outdoors

AUDUBON WEST RUTLAND MARSH BIRD WALK: Beginner birders of all ages walk through the marsh and learn how best

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DRESS REHEARSAL: ‘BEACON FIRE’: SOLD OUT. Dancers invite an outdoor audience to their final run-through before a soldout show. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, Enosburg Falls, 2-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ coldhollowsculpturepark.com

fairs & festivals

SUNFLOWER WEEK: CAROL ANN JONES & WILL PATTON: Locals enjoy live music, picnics and crafts from local vendors out in the sunflower fields. Industrial Park Rd., St. Albans, 6-8 p.m. Donations. Info, vtsunflowers@ gmail.com.

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‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. ‘FRESH KILL’: Two lesbian moms take on a nefarious corporation to save their daughter and the environment in this 1994 radical comedy from Taiwanese-American director Shu Lea Cheang. Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, 8-10:30 p.m. $10. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘ONE OCEAN FILM TOUR 2021’: Outdoor filmgoers take a spectacular visual journey through the world’s most beautiful and endangered environments. Dartmouth Green, Hanover, N.H., 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER PARTY: Gastronomes enjoy a threecourse Peruvian meal and drinks at the chef’s home in the mountains. Esmeralda, Andover, 6 p.m. $110. Info, 617-909-9855. THE HUNT: See WED.18. POP-UP ART CAFÉ: Art and live music meet tapas and wine at a cultural convergence hosted by Gallery on the Green owners Chip and Opal Evans. Soulfully Good Café, Woodstock, 6-9 p.m. Cost of food and drink; preregister. Info, 457-7395. RICHMOND FARMERS MARKET: An open-air marketplace featuring live music connects cultivators and fresh-food browsers. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, info@richmondfarmers marketvt.org.

games

ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18. MAH-JONGG: Tile traders of all experience levels gather for a game session. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.18.

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.18, 10-10:45 a.m.

lgbtq

SAPPHIC SUMMER: Queer women and nonbinary individuals mix and mingle at an outdoor potluck complete with a bonfire and a music jam. Bring treats and drinks to share, as well as your own dishes and utensils. Private residence, Burlington, 7-10 p.m. Free. Info, olivia@mybodyprayer.com.

music

BACKSIDE 405: THE STEEL WOODS: Food trucks and bar service complement an outdoor concert behind BCA Studios, featuring songs from the band’s new album All of Your Stones. BCA Studios, Burlington, 8 p.m. $2025. Info, 652-0777.

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BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: LOW ECHO: Influenced by artists such as José González and Ben Harper, the duo doles out indie roots music during a lunchtime performance. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: PATRICK SARGENT: The multiinstrumentalist brings down the house. The Avocado Pit serves sustenance, and museum educators lead kids’ activities. Bennington Museum, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 447-1571. JACKSON GORE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: DEADGRASS: Picnickers go on a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world using the instruments that first inspired him. Jackson Gore Inn, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 228-1600. LAUGHING EAGLE MUSIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: THE GRIFT: The Vermont-grown jam band rocks down the house in the final outdoor concert of LE’s summer season. Laughing Eagle Music, Waitsfield, 4-10 p.m. $3075. Info, 512-461-5879. MORETOWN OPEN MIC: Family-friendly music, short plays and spoken-word pieces entertain audience members. 7-10 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, shloinky@gmail.com. MUSIC BY THE RIVER: JAY NASH: The folk-rock crooner brings his rootsy melodies to the shores of the Ottauquechee. East End Park, Woodstock, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981.

outdoors

SUNFLOWER WEEK: TIKI TORCH WALK: Sunflower lovers enjoy a firelight walk through the fields under the stars. Industrial Park Rd., St. Albans, 8-9 p.m. Donations. Info, vtsunflowers@ gmail.com.

sports

FRIDAY NIGHT DINGHY RACING: Serious skippers sail around Lake Champlain in this friendly competition series. Prior sailing knowledge required. Community Sailing Center, Burlington, signup, 4:30 p.m.; rigging begins, 5:30 p.m.; first gun, 6 p.m. Free; limited space. Info, 864-2499. LAST MILE’S 5K RUN & 1-2.5 MILE WALK: Big-hearted cardio buffs walk and run to raise money for Gifford’s end-of-life care programs. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 6 p.m. $25-75. Info, 728-2380.

talks

WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ON CURRENT EVENTS: Newsworthy subjects take the spotlight in this informal discussion led by Sandy

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Baird. Meet on the library lawn. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.

theater

‘ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SOLD’: Four short comedies take on COVID-19, corporations and conservatism in this riotous theatrical revue. Burlington City Hall Park, 8-9:30 p.m. $15. Info, 999-5384. ‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18. ‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: Greensboro Arts Alliance and Mirror Repertory present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring professional actors and Northeast Kingdom locals. Hardwick Town House, 7 p.m. $7.50-17.50; free for active duty military. Info, 533-7487. ‘HMS PINAFORE’: See THU.19. ‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL’: See THU.19, 7:30 p.m. ‘MAGDALEN’: Performance artist Erin Layton tells the shocking story of the Catholic Church’s slave labor practices in 20thcentury Ireland. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-5997. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18. ‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m. ‘SHAKESPEARE: COMPLETELY UNBOUND!’: Vermont Shakespeare Festival’s brand-new show sources text from all 37 plays in the Bard’s canon, including comedy, tragedy, romance and history. Veterans Memorial Park, South Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 877-874-1911. THEATRE ON THE HILL: ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: The JAG Productions series continues with this allBlack concert staging of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. See calendar spotlight. King Arthur Baking Company Bakery & Café, School and Store, Norwich, 8 p.m. $25. Info, info@ jagproductionsvt.com.

‘Song of Forgetting’ JAG Productions’ Theatre on the Hill series continues this weekend with a concert staging of Next to Normal. Featuring an all-Black cast and directed by JAG founding artistic director Jarvis Green, this Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows a struggling suburban family. It offers an unflinching view of how the family members cope with the ripple effects of mother Diana’s struggle with bipolar disorder. Audience members can purchase local food and drink when the King Arthur Baking lawn opens at 6:30 p.m., then see the show on the brand-new outdoor stage.

THEATRE ON THE HILL: ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’ Friday, August 20, through Sunday, August 22; and Friday, August 27, through Sunday, August 29, 8 p.m., at King Arthur Baking in Norwich. $25. Info, info@jagproductionsvt.com, jagproductionsvt.com. ‘TOSCA’: See WED.18, Cedar Meadow, Castleton.

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agriculture

BARTON GIVING GARDEN TOUR: Locals curious about collective growing join the gardeners for Family Day. Barton Community Garden, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 478-5588.

cannabis

VERMONT CANNABIS FARM TOUR: Vermontijuana meets tour groups at Mike’s Tiki Bar in East Burke before jetting off to explore this organic hemp farm. Off Piste Farm, Sutton, 4:20 p.m. $39-49. Info, 424-7642.

community

PUBLIC FORUM ON ESSEX JUNCTION SEPARATION/ INDEPENDENCE: Community members discuss the upcoming vote in person, virtually or over the phone. Essex Town Offices, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-1341. WOODBURY TOWNWIDE YARD SALES: Locals peruse used goods and reconnect with neighbors. Various Woodbury locations, 8

‘BEACON FIRE’: SOLD OUT. Dancers flit among the sculptures to live music in this fleeting, ephemeral performance. Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, Enosburg Falls, 2-5 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, info@ coldhollowsculpturepark.com.

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FOOLAROO: Street performers take over the town while folks support local restaurants and celebrate the completion of the rail bridge. Various downtown Middlebury locations, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 388-1436. RIVERFEST: Community members cool off as they partake in activities and adventures along the North Branch of the Winooski River. See northbranchcenter.org for full schedule. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-5 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.18. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.18.

‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

BURLINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Dozens of stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. 345 Pine St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, manager@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org. CRAFTSBURY FARMERS MARKET: Food, drink, crafts and familyfriendly entertainment are on the menu at this emporium of local merchandise. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 755-9030. THE HUNT: See WED.18. PACHAMANCA: Chef JuanMa Calderón and Maria Rondeau present an all-day feast cooked in a pre-Incan-style earth oven. Esmeralda, Andover, 3 p.m. $185. Info, 617-909-9855. PICNIC AT SPRUCE PEAK: Foodies enjoy chef-prepared indulgences

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and breathtaking mountaintop views at this fundraiser for Vermont Fresh Network. Spruce Peak at Stowe, noon-2 p.m. $102317; preregister. Info, 434-2000.

walk through Pine Hill Park. Bring lunch, bug repellent and magnifying lenses. Rutland Free Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, birding@ rutlandcountyaudubon.org.

POP-UP ART CAFÉ: See FRI.20.

MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.18.

WAITSFIELD FARMERS MARKET: A bustling bazaar boasts seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and live entertainment. Mad River Green, Waitsfield, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, waitsfield marketmanager@gmail.com. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: See WED.18. Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar, Stowe, noon-4 p.m. Info, 585-7717.

games

ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.18. Father Lively Center, St. Johnsbury, 10-11 a.m. Info, 751-0431. SUNFLOWER WEEK: SUNFLOWER YOGA: Local instructor Nicole LoPresti leads a restorative practice among the sunflowers. Industrial Park Rd., St. Albans, 9 a.m. Donations. Info, vtsunflowers@gmail.com.

music

8 CUERDAS: Vermont soprano Sarah Cullins and Colombian guitarist Daniel Gaviria bring Latin American melodies to the Green Mountains. Homer Knight Barn, Island Arts Center, North Hero, 7 p.m. $20-25. Info, info@ islandarts.org. CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: STRING QUARTETS: Celebrated string players perform selections by Haydn, Vaughan Williams, and Beethoven. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7:30 p.m. $25; free for students. Info, 728-9878. CONCERT FOR THE PAVILION: The Vergennes Pavilion All Star Rock Band plays on the Veterans Memorial Park Basketball Court to raise funds for the Pavilion Project. Vergennes Union Elementary School, 5-7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 877-1011. COOLER IN THE MOUNTAINS CONCERT SERIES: HIGHER EDUCATION: The rock-reggae fusion group delivers rumbling, riotous beats. Over the Bridge opens. Snowshed Lodge, Killington Resort, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-734-9435. DWIGHT & NICOLE: Picnickers enjoy dinner and a show from the New England-born roots band. Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, 6:30 p.m. $8-20. Info, 533-2000. LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: LAST SONGS: A string quartet and a soprano perform Beethoven and Strauss. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, 7:30 p.m. $5-30. Info, 846-2175.

outdoors

LEARNING THE COMMON FERNS OF VERMONT: Emeritus professor of biology Peter Hope leads a fern

MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.18. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: See WED.18. STREAM SAFARI: Dip nets in hand, nature lovers survey shady waterways. History Hike parking area, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 2:30 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. SUNFLOWER WEEK: TIKI TORCH WALK: See FRI.20.

sports

LAST MILE’S 80-MILE MOTORCYCLE RIDE: Bighearted bikers ride through the mountains to raise money for Gifford’s end-of-life care programs. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, 8:30 a.m. $25-75. Info, 728-2380. PEDAL POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Cyclers saddle up for scenic countryside tours in support of Royalton Community Radio. Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds. $75; preregister. Info, info@royaltonradio.org.

talks

CAR TOUR: FORT TO BATTLEFIELD: Jim Rowe leads a historical tour ending at the Hubbardton Battlefield. BYO snacks or lunch. Mount Independence State Historic Site, Orwell, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 434-7415.

theater

‘ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SOLD’: See FRI.20. ‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18. ‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See FRI.20. ‘HMS PINAFORE’: See THU.19. ‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL’: See THU.19, 7:30 p.m. ‘MAGDALEN’: See FRI.20. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18, 3 & 7:30 p.m. ‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: An offbeat Bread and Puppet Theater production draws on traditional circus tropes to shine a light on urgent issues of the day. Bread and Puppet Theater, Glover, 3 p.m. $10. Info, breadandpuppetreservations@ gmail.com. ‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m. ‘SHAKESPEARE: COMPLETELY UNBOUND!’: See FRI.20. THEATRE ON THE HILL: ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: See FRI.20. ‘TOSCA’: See WED.18, Estabrook Park, Brandon. ‘WAITING FOR GODOT’: See THU.19.

words

KATARINA CERMELJ: The baker debuts her new cookbook Baked to Perfection: Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes

with a Pinch of Science with a Phoenix Books virtual celebration and cooking demo. 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350. WRITERS’ WERTFREI: Authors both fledgling and published gather in the garden to share their work in a judgment-free environment. Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, judi@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

SUN.22 bazaars

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

etc.

MOON MEDITATION WITH HARP: River Buffum and Judi Byron lead an evening of contemplation and soothing strains under the moonlight. Waterbury Public Library, 8-8:45 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

fairs & festivals

UNCOMMON JAM FESTIVAL: Music lovers enjoy food, craft beer and regional bands playing everything from blues to funk to newgrass. Newbury Village Common, 1-6 p.m. $10. Info, 603-989-5500.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.18. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.18.

‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’: Chandler Center for the Arts’ Summer Youth Musical returns with a rendition of the classic comedy, filmed during the pandemic with a cast and crew of more than 40 talented teens. Farr’s Hill, Randolph, 8 p.m. $12. Info, 728-9878. ‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘MARTIN EDEN’: Jay Craven’s romantic adaptation of the Jack London novel comes to town. Presented by Catamount Arts. Peacham Town Library, 7 p.m. $12. Info, 748-2600. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18. ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’: The critically acclaimed ballet, captured on film and starring Olga Smirnova as Princess Aurora, comes to the Northeast Kingdom. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 2 p.m. $7-21. Info, 748-2600. ‘SON OF THE SOUTH’: The grandson of a Klansman joins the Civil Rights Movement in this 2020 biopic. Hardwick Town House, 7 p.m. $12.50. Info, 533-7487.

food & drink

THE HUNT: See WED.18. SUNDAY LUNCH ON THE LAWN: Gourmands gather in the hills for a three-course Peruvian meal and natural wine pairings. Esmeralda, Andover, 12:30 p.m. $90. Info, 617-909-9855.

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

art

games

FOMO?

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

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

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

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ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18.

music

BEN & JERRY’S CONCERTS ON THE GREEN: LAKE STREET DIVE: SOLD OUT. The four-piece Brooklyn-based band delivers its signature mix of soul, R&B and rock and roll. Allison Russell opens. Shelburne Museum, 7 p.m. $56-60; free for kids 12 and under. Info, 652-0777. CENTRAL VERMONT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE: String quartets close out the festival with a reprise. North Universalist Chapel Society, Woodstock, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3981. LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: SWAN SONG: The Parker Quartet and cellist Marcy Rosen play Hailstork and Schubert. Elley-Long Music Center, Saint Michael’s College,

Colchester, 3 p.m. $5-30. Info, 846-2175.

have sold out; livestreaming still available. Info, 824-5288.

LEVITT AMP ST. JOHNSBURY MUSIC SERIES: KOTOKO BRASS: Traditional Ghanaian drumming, Caribbean bass and keys, and joyous New Orleans brass meld in a musical melting pot. Dog Mountain, St. Johnsbury, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 748-2600.

theater

MOIRA SMILEY: The folk superstar and special guests tug heartstrings in this concert presented by Deborah Flanders and the Vermont Folk Life Center. Old West Church, Calais, 4 p.m. $22. Info, 233-1015. PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIO: The celebrated twins and virtuoso guitarist Adam Moezinia play swing, samba and the American Songbook. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-5997. SIX SUNDAYS IN CHELSEA: Townsfolk enjoy an afternoon of live music, art, dance and Sweet Doe gelato in historic downtown. North Common, Chelsea, noon-3 p.m. Free. Info, 685-4866. WESTFORD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: ERIN HARPE & JIM COUNTRYMAN: The acoustic duo strums out an evening of Charles River delta blues. Food trucks at 6 p.m.; BYO picnic. Westford Common, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 363-0930.

outdoors

TOUR OF CCC CAMP SMITH: History hounds visit the remains of a 1930s work camp that housed the 3,000 people who built the Waterbury Dam. Camp Smith Trail parking area, Little River State Park, Waterbury, 1 p.m. $2-4; free for kids 3 and under; call to confirm. Info, 244-7103. TOUR OF WATERBURY DAM: See THU.19, 11 a.m.

talks

‘THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK’: See FRI.20, 2 p.m. ‘LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL’: See THU.19. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18, 5 p.m. ‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: See SAT.21. ‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18, 3 p.m. ‘SHAKESPEARE: COMPLETELY UNBOUND!’: See FRI.20, Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero. THEATRE ON THE HILL: ‘NEXT TO NORMAL’: See FRI.20. ‘WAITING FOR GODOT’: See THU.19, 2-4:30 p.m.

words

POETRY OPEN MIC: Up to 15 wordsmiths share their work with an audience. Sign up at the gate. White River Craft Center, Randolph, 4 p.m. Free. Info, info@ whiterivercraftcenter.org.

MON.23 film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.18. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.18. ‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘MARTIN EDEN’: See SUN.22.

‘DREAMING OF TIMBUCTOO’ OPENING & PANEL: Martha Swan, executive director of John Brown Lives!, leads a discussion on the history of Black land ownership in upstate New York. Jackson Gallery, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 382-9222. A GHOST HAMLET WALKING TOUR: Curious townsfolk learn how Interstate 91 spelled doom for the former village of Lewiston. Norwich Historical Society and Community Center, 3-4 p.m. $10; free for NHS members. Info, 649-0124. VERMONT WOMEN AND THE CIVIL WAR: Howard Coffin digs into women’s home front contributions using letters and diaries. Bradford Historical Society, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 222-4423.

tech

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18.

DAVID E. SANGER: The New York Times national security correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner discusses current events and cybersecurity. Weston Playhouse Main Stage, 7 p.m. $65; seats

‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

GREEN STREET SCHOOL GARDEN TOUR: Gardeners give a cooking demonstration, and guests go home with garden-grown spices and recipes. Green Street School, Brattleboro, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, michelle@vcgn.org. THE HUNT: See WED.18.

games

ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.18.

music

CASPIAN MONDAY MUSIC: ‘AMERICAN JOURNEYS’: Superstar string and reed players join forces for a night of music by American masters. Highland MON.23

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Center for the Arts, Greensboro, bar and lawn open, 5 p.m.; music, 6 p.m. $10-23; free for kids under 18. Info, 533-2000. SAMBATUCADA OPEN REHEARSAL: Burlington’s own samba street percussion band welcomes new members. No experience or instruments required. Call to confirm location. 8 Space Studio Collective, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5017. VERGENNES CITY BAND: An allvolunteer community ensemble makes music on the green. Vergennes City Park, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 349-5906.

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18.

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environment

CITIZEN SCIENCE 101: The Birds of Vermont Museum teaches amateur ecologists how to track changes in the local plant and animal populations. Milton Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 893-4644.

film

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

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

film

‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18.

‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

THE HUNT: See WED.18.

games

ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18.

health & fitness

FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.18, 10-11 a.m.

language

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

music

CONCERT ON THE COMMON: PATTI CASEY & THE WICKED FINE PLAYERS: The prolific songwriter and her folk band stop by this outdoor concert series. Fairlee Town Common, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, contact@fairleearts.org. LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: FROM MY LIFE WITH THE PARKER QUARTET: The Grammy Award-winning group plays a fiery hour of Schumann and Smetana. All Souls Interfaith Gathering, Shelburne, 11 a.m. $530. Info, 846-2175. TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: KERUBO: Originally from Kenya, the Afrojazz artist captivates audience members with her blend of blues, jazz and traditional African music. Legion Field, Johnson, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 730-2943. TUNESDAYS: MIKAHELY: The Malagasy musician astounds on the guitar and the valiha. Pittsford Village Farm, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 989-0439.

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

WOODWIND QUINTET CONCERT: Vermont Symphony Orchestra musicians delight with selections from John Philip Sousa, ragtime classics and the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack. Vergennes City Park, 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5741.

music + nightlife

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‘RACING EXTINCTION’: Presented by Sustainable Woodstock and Pentangle Arts, this daring documentary exposes the industries and black markets contributing to the endangered species crisis. Free; preregister. Info, 291-1003.

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

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

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theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m.

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‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m. ‘WOKE: AN EVANGELICAL RECKONING’: Erin Layton lays down this explosive one-woman show about resistance and reawakenings in the evangelical church. Phantom Theater, Edgcomb Barn, Warren, 8-10 p.m. Donations. Info, 496-5997.

words

M.E. SIPE & TREVIEN STANGER: The photographer and poet celebrate the launch of their new anthology Our Basin of Relations: The Art & Science of Living with Water in this Phoenix Books virtual reading. 7 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 448-3350. VIRTUAL VISITING WRITER READING: THAILA FIELD: The experimental and interdisciplinary author of Personhood regales lit lovers with a reading of selected works. Presented by Vermont Studio Center. 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-2727.

WED.25

fairs & festivals TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES: See WED.18.

film

See what’s playing at local theaters in the On Screen section ‘ANTARCTICA 3D: ON THE EDGE’: See WED.18. ‘AUSTRALIA’S GREAT WILD NORTH 3D’: See WED.18. ‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’: See SUN.22. ‘CAN YOU BRING IT: BILL T. JONES AND D-MAN IN THE WATERS’: See WED.18. ‘THE COUNTY’: See WED.18. ‘DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA 3D’: See WED.18. ‘HER SOCIALIST SMILE’: See WED.18. MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL: It’s a film fanatic’s paradise when more than 100

Up and Coming After a year’s hiatus, the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival returns to celebrate cinema’s emerging voices from around the world. The festivities begin with an openingnight screening of Storm Lake, a documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Art Cullen and the importance of local newspapers. Over the next five days, cinephiles enjoy anything and everything — from animated shorts to feature-length musicals — on the festival’s indoor and outdoor screens. Happy hours and pass-holder parties punctuate each day. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all attendees.

MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL Wednesday, August 25, through Sunday, August 29, at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. $13-100. Info, 382-9222, middfilmfest.org. features, high-profile panelists and lively festivities roll into town. See calendar spotlight. Town Hall Theater, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. $20-100. Info, 382-9222. ‘NEW FRENCH SHORTS 2021’: See WED.18. ‘PLATFORM’: See WED.18. ‘SEA MONSTERS 3D’: See WED.18.

food & drink

BROCCOLI BAR HAPPY HOUR: See WED.18. THE HUNT: See WED.18. MARKET ON THE GREEN: See WED.18. WEEKLY WINE TASTING: See WED.18.

games

ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT: See WED.18.

health & fitness ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM: See WED.18. BURLINGTON MOVES: See WED.18. CHAIR YOGA: See WED.18. FALL PREVENTION SUN-STYLE TAI CHI: See WED.18. TAI CHI: SUN-STYLE 73: See WED.18.

music

BCA SUMMER CONCERTS: TRITON: The trailblazing

triumvirate celebrates old-world flair with tunes on accordion, bagpipes, fiddle and nykelharpa. Burlington City Hall Park, 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166. ‘BROADWAY IN VERMONT’: With the Great White Way still shuttered, performers make their way up to the mountains to sing selections from legendary musicals. Moose Meadow Lodge, Duxbury, 6 p.m. $25-30. Info, 244-5378. LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: SONGS OF TODAY: Violinist Bella Hristova, cellist Clancy Newman and the FLUX Quartet play vivacious contemporary tunes. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-2175. RICHARD THOMPSON: The legendary British folk rocker brings down the house with his fleetfingered fretwork. Lebanon Opera House, N.H., 7:30 p.m. $55-$75. Info, 603-448-0400.

seminars

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

theater

‘CLOSE (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE!)’: See WED.18. ‘MAYTAG VIRGIN’: Two widowed schoolteachers bond in a timely romantic comedy about moving forward after a life-altering event. Presented by Vermont Stage. Williston location provided upon ticket purchase. 6:30 p.m. $40. Info, 862-1497. ‘MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET’: See WED.18, 7:30 p.m.

outdoors

‘OUR DOMESTIC RESURRECTION CIRCUS’: See SAT.21. The Grammar School, Putney, 6-8 p.m. $20; free for kids under 12. Info, 451-0053.

LET IT GROW: See WED.18.

words

BUTTERFLY BONANZA: See WED.18. MAKING TRACKS, SEEING SKINS & SKULLS: See WED.18. MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED: See WED.18. OWL PROWL & NIGHT GHOST HIKE: See WED.18. ROCKIN’ THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: See WED.18.

‘RING OF FIRE’: See WED.18.

VIRTUAL VISITING WRITER CRAFT TALK: THALIA FIELD: Hosted by the Vermont Studio Center, the thought-provoking author and professor of creative writing at Brown University talks shop with listeners interested in the art of writing. 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 635-2727. m

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For 26 years, Kids VT has been Vermont’s only parenting magazine, a reliable, trusted resource for parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators and visitors to the state in search of family-friendly fun. Ten years ago, Seven Days acquired and redesigned Kids VT, making it into an award-winning publication created by and for a new generation of parents. 2021/2022 SCHEDULE: Now it’s time for another refresh. Starting with the August 2021 issue, Kids VT will be published in print four times a year and inserted into Seven Days. We’re planning changes to our weekly newsletter and website, too.

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empowerment HONING OUR EMPATHY, CONSIDERING OTHER PERSPECTIVES: Given our current social situation, it’s important that we consider diverse backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints of others, and interact with our fellow human beings with compassion and empathy. Each session thereafter takes up a different perspective or experience likely to be unfamiliar to us. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Sep. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7 & May 5, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $90. Location: Zoom. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 244-7909, info@jungiancenter.org, jungiancenter.org.

JUNG ON THE MOTHER: One of the most powerful relationships we have in life is with our mother. Learn why this is and how to work with your inner mother imago in this course full of exercises, readings and discussions. Led by Sue Mehrtens. Register by email. Sep. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60. Location: Zoom. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 2447909, info@jungiancenter.org, jungiancenter.org.

PLANT-BASED COLOR WHEEL: Experience the colors of the rainbow in this hands-on introduction to the world of plantbased natural dyes. We’ll share adventures in growing and processing a handful of dye plants. Beginner-friendly dye plants and techniques for you to learn the basics on mordants, after baths and over-dyeing on natural fibers. Sat., Sep. 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Free for BIPOC; $20 for NOFA-VT

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DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING: JOIN US!: New hybrid classes (Zoom and in-person) starting! Taiko, Tue. and Wed. Djembe, Wed. Kids and Parents, Tue. and Wed. COVID-19-free rental instruments; curbside pickup, too. Private Hybrid Conga lessons by appointment. Let’s prepare for future drumming outdoors. Schedule/register online. Location: Online & in-person at Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 9994255, burlingtontaiko.org.

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members; $30 for nonmembers. Location: Tommy Thompson Garden at the Intervale, 282 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: Zea Luce, 434-4122, zea@nofavt.org, nofavt.org. THE ART OF GROWING FOOD: Learn how to design a kitchen garden that is both productive and beautiful, with author and garden designer Ellen Ecker Ogden. In this three-hour garden tour and class, you will learn the six steps to successful vegetable garden design that will elevate any ordinary vegetable garden into extraordinary. Sun., Sep. 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Free for BIPOC; $30 for NOFA-VT members; $45 for nonmembers. Location: Turkey Hill Farm, 317 Silver Springs Ln., Manchester. Info: Zea Luce, 4344122, zea@nofavt.org.nofavt.org.

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Summer Preview Issue: Our multigenerational May 18, 2022 staff is deeply committed to producing highquality, local content that reflects this amazing community we call home. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years: Vermont is still a great place to raise our kids!

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healing arts A JOURNEY INTO CONSCIOUSNESS and stewarding in the age of collective healing and planetary realignment. Eight-session journey into consciousness and realignment focuses on how to mindfully heal and increase awareness from a collective and internal perspective. Cover topics that are direct doors to alchemical transformation in the 21st century. Led by Kimia Maleki. Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17 & Apr. 21, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $88. To register, email Kimia: projectalchemyhealing@

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language NEW FRENCH CLASSES, ALL LEVELS: The French School offers beginner to advanced intermediate classes. A1 (true beginners) and A2 (beginning students) progress toward conversing in French. B1 levels and beyond use engaging materials and in-class conversation to keep students actively learning. Fun texts and online resources help all learners reinforce class teaching. Mon.-Thu., 6-7:30 p.m., for 11 weeks starting Sep. 13. Cost: $275/weekly 90-min. class w/ extra help avail. Location: The French School-La Vieille Ecole, 83 Webley St., Colchester. Info: Marc Juneau, 777-9365, thefrenchschoolvt@gmail.com, frenchschoolvt.com.

martial arts VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: This school was developed to communicate the importance of proper, legitimate and complete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction. We cover fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a realistic approach to self-defense training skills in a friendly, safe and positive environment. All are welcome; no experience required. Develop confidence, strength and endurance. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes was born and raised on the shores of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earning his black belt and representing the Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Team, Julio “Foca” went on to become a five-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion and two-time IBJJF World JiuJitsu Champion! Julio “Foca” is the only CBJJP, USBJJF and IBJJF-certified seventh-degree coral belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense instructor under late grand master Carlson Gracie Sr. currently teaching in the USA. Accept no Iimitations! Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

psychology BECOMING CONSCIOUS OF THE UNCONSCIOUS: Carl Jung was emphatic in his belief that human beings’ purpose in life is to create more consciousness, i.e. to become more self-aware, more clued in to the cast of characters living in our “inner city.” Do you know who lives within you? Find out! Led by Sue Mehrtens. Sep. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 1 & Apr. 5.7-9 p.m. Cost: $80. Location: Zoom. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 2447909, info@jungiancenter.org, jungiancenter.org.

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Moringa AGE/SEX: 8-month-old spayed female REASON HERE: She was transferred to HSCC from Good Karma Pet Rescue in Florida. ARRIVAL DATE: June 24, 2021 SUMMARY: Named for the beautiful and resilient tropical moringa tree, this sweet and independent girl was originally found outside living with community cats in Florida but has since found that she much prefers the indoor life! She can be a bit shy at first, but she just melts into you when you start petting her. Now that she’s officially a Vermont resident, she’s looking for a new family to give her all the treats and pets. If that could be you, stop by HSCC today to meet Moringa! CATS/DOGS/KIDS: Moringa has lived with other cats and did well with them. She has no known experience living with dogs. She has no known experience living with children.

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FOR RENT BURLINGTON Single room, Hill Section, on bus line. No cooking. Linens furnished. 862-2389. No pets. KEEN’S CROSSING IS NOW LEASING! 1-BR, $1,026/mo.; 2-BR, $1,230/mo.; 3-BR, $1,422/mo. Spacious interiors, fully applianced kitchen, fitness center, heat & HW incl. Income restrictions

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and similar Vermont statutes which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, handicap, presence of minor children in the family or receipt of public assistance, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or a discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our

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HOMESHARE OPPORTUNITY Active senior seeks help to declutter, sort & recycle. 2 households in fragrance-free home. Rent, utils. & amenities. Please be flexible, patient & an excellent communicator w/ humor & basic computer skills. Please email janeth360 @gmail.com or text 802-863-3860.

OFFICE/ COMMERCIAL OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE AT MAIN STREET LANDING on Burlington’s waterfront. Beautiful, healthy, affordable spaces for your business. Visit mainstreetlanding.com & click on space avail. Melinda, 864-7999.

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ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0884-2 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 5, 2021, University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, 16 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405 filed application number 4C0884-2 for a project generally described as the use of two areas north of the UVM’s Catamount East parking lot for snow storage including construction of a gravel roadway with turnaround area and stormwater treatment infrastructure. The project is located to the east of the property

located at 280 East Avenue in South Burlington, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51— Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0884-2.” No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before September 2, 2021, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing. If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than September 2, 2021. The Applicant has requested a partial waiver of notice to adjoining landowners, pursuant to Act 250 Rule 10(F). The District Commission has granted the waiver request based on the determination

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If you feel that any of the District Commission members listed on the attached Certificate of Service under “For Your Information” may have a conflict of interest, or if there is any other reason a member should be disqualified from sitting on this case, please contact the District Coordinator as soon as possible, and by no later than August 31, 2021. If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in a public hearing, if one is held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 9th day of August, 2021. By: _/s/Rachel Lomonaco___________ Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.Lomonaco@vermont.gov

ACT 250 NOTICE MINOR APPLICATION #4C0152-1 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 - 6093 On August 3, 2021, Troy Avenue Association Ltd Partnership, 4330 N. Highway A1A, Unit 802N, Hutchinson Island, FL 34949 filed application number 4C0152-1 for a project generally described as the following after-the-fact improvements (1) construction a 2,800 sf building addition; (2) construction of a 2,500 sf building addition; (3) parking lot reconfiguration and paving; and (4) change in use of a portion of the building to office space. The project is located at 429 Troy Avenue in Colchester, Vermont. The District 4 Environmental Commission is reviewing this application under Act 250 Rule 51— Minor Applications. A copy of the application and proposed permit are available for review at the office listed below. The application and a draft permit may also be viewed on the Natural Resources Board’s web site (http://nrb.vermont. gov) by clicking on “Act 250 Database” and entering the project number “4C0152-1.” No hearing will be held and a permit may be issued unless, on or before August 31, 2021, a person notifies the Commission of an issue or issues requiring the presentation of evidence at a hearing, or the Commission sets the matter for a hearing on its own motion. Any person as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1) may request a hearing. Any hearing request must be in writing to the address below, must state the criteria or sub-criteria at issue, why a hearing is required and what additional evidence will be presented at the hearing. Any hearing request by an adjoining property owner or other person eligible for party status under 10 V.S.A. § 6085(c)(1)(E) must include a petition for party status under the Act 250 Rules. Prior to submitting a request for a hearing, please contact the district coordinator at the telephone number listed below for more information. Prior to convening a hearing, the Commission must determine that substantive issues requiring a hearing have been raised. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law may not be prepared unless the Commission holds a public hearing.

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 110. that the adjoining landowners whose notice has been waived, reasonably could not be affected by the proposed project and that serving notice on all the adjoining landowners constitutes a significant administrative burden without corresponding public benefit. If you have a disability for which you need accommodation in order to participate in this process (including participating in a public hearing, if one is held), please notify us as soon as possible, in order to allow us as much time as possible to accommodate your needs. Parties entitled to participate are the Municipality, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Regional Planning Commission, affected state agencies, and adjoining property owners and other persons to the extent that they have a particularized interest that may be affected by the proposed project under the Act 250 criteria. Non-party participants may also be allowed under 10 V.S.A. Section 6085(c)(5). Dated at Essex Junction, Vermont this 12th day of August, 2021. By: _/s/Rachel Lomonaco___ Rachel Lomonaco, District Coordinator 111 West Street Essex Junction, VT 05452 802-879-5658 Rachel.Lomonaco@vermont.gov ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (As required by the 1979 Guidelines for Elimination Discrimination in Vocational Education Programs [34 CFR part 100., App. B, IV-O]) Burlington Technical Center/Burlington School District 150 Colchester Ave Burlington, VT 05401 Burlington Technical Center is pleased to announce that is offering, among other programs the following Career and Technical (Vocational) Education Programs of Studies for the school year 2021-2022: Auto Body Repair Automotive Science and Technology Aviation and Aerospace Technology Homeland Security & Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Design and Illustration Digital Media Arts Health Sciences Academy Human Services and Development Introduction to Healthcare Pre-Technical Design Innovation & Technology The Burlington Technical Center/Burlington School District does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or marital status in admission or access to or treatment or employment in it programs and activities. The Burlington Technical Center/Burlington School District does offer additional service to students with limited English language skills with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs. Individuals wishing to obtain information about the existence and location of accessible services, activities and facilities should contact the 504 Coordinator (information below). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Name and Title Title IX Coordinator Ze Anderson-Brown, Executive Director of Human Resources & In House Counsel 150 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 Name and Title 504 Coordinator Laura Nugent, Director of Student Support Services 150 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 End of notice *Please note that marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes are required by VT State law, not Federal Law

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CITY OF BURLINGTON IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY ONE: A REGULATION IN RELATION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION- SECTION 7. NO PARKING AREAS Sponsor(s): Department of Public Works Action: ___Approved____ Date: ____4/21/2021_____ Attestation of Adoption: Phillip Peterson, EI Associate Engineer, Technical Services Published: 08/18/21 Effective: 09/08/21 It is hereby Ordained by the Public Works Commission of the City of Burlington as follows: That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7, No parking areas, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows: Section 7 No parking areas. No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations: (1)-(577) As written. (578) On north side of Lakewood Parkway beginning at the driveway for 182 Lakewood Parkway and extending west for 40 feet. (579) On south side of Lakewood Parkway beginning at the driveway for 191 Lakewood Parkway and extending west for 40 feet. (580) On north side of Lakewood Parkway between the driveway for 146 Lakewood Parkway and the driveway for 154 Lakewood Parkway. ** Material stricken out deleted. *** Material underlined added. CITY OF BURLINGTON: IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE: AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO CHAPTER 8. BUILDING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - ADDITION OF ARTICLE V. HEATING SYSTEMS ORDINANCE 5.07 Sponsor: Ordinance Committee Public Hearing Dates: Referred to: First Reading: Rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage: 06/28/21 Second reading: Action: Date: 06/28/21 Signed by Mayor: 07/16/21 Published: 08/18/21 Effective: 09/08/21

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energy code (Section C403.2.3); or (ii) Wood pellets or woodchips; or (iii) Other renewable fuel used by conventional primary heating systems, including renewable gas, biodiesel, and renewable district heating, if the building owner provides a contract demonstrating that the fuel required by the conventional primary heating system is fully sourced from such other renewable fuels for the life of that conventional heating system. “Renewable gas” shall mean methane produced by the organic material and sourced from landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms as offered under a tariff or supply contract from a utility such as Vermont Gas Systems. (b) A “non-primary heating system” sh all include back-up heating system, water heating system, or ventilation/air tempering system. 8-78 Applicability.

It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of Burlington as follows: Chapter 8, Buildings and Building Construction, Article V, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended to read as follows:

Applicants seeking permits pursuant to this Chapter 8 for new buildings shall demonstrate that the new building will utilize a renewable primary heating system. An applicant is permitted to install and utilize non- primary heating systems in new buildings that use non-renewable fuels.

ARTICLE V. Reserved. Heating Systems.

8-79 Waiver.

8-76 Purpose and Authority. (a) Purpose. It is in the public interest and in the interest of public health and safety to achieve a high degree of conservation of energy and, where possible, reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses by requiring buildings to meet specified energy efficiency performance standards and maximum allowable heat loss standards. (b) Authority. All provisions in this article relating to heating systems are adopted pursuant to the authority and powers granted by the Vermont Legislature in 24 V.S.A. § 3101 (Chapter 83. Building Inspectors and Regulation of Building; Bylaws and ordinances; penalties), as reasonably necessary to improve the health, safety, and welfare of the public from fuel leaks and explosions, and from air pollution, including that which is causing climate change and thereby threatens the city and its inhabitants. 8-77 Definitions. (a) A “renewable primary heating system” shall mean a heating system that meets at least eightyfive percent (85%) of the building’s design heating load calculated per the Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.1) and is fueled by:

The Department of Permitting and Inspections may grant a waiver to Section 8-78 on the grounds that utilizing a renewable primary heating system in a new building would be uneconomical. To be deemed uneconomical, the 25-year capital and operational cost of the least expensive renewable primary heating system, including any available incentives from the Burlington Electric Department or other state or federal entities, must be more than the 25-year capital and operational costs of a non-renewable primary heating system, including the cost of externalities calculated by a building carbon price of $100 per ton for the life of the non-renewable primary heating system. The building carbon price of $100 per ton shall be annually adjusted by the program administrator equivalent to 100% of the annual change in the Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region, to go into effect January 1 of every ensuing year.

(i) Electricity (with the exception of electric resistance units prohibited by the Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES)

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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE LIEN SALE BURLINGTON SELF STORAGE 1825 SHELBURNE ROAD SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403 Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. Name of Occupant Storage Unit Ireland, unit A304 Said sales will take place on Friday, September 3, 2021 beginning at 11 :00am at Burlington Self Storage, 1825 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, Vermont 05403. Units will be opened for viewing immediately prior to auction. Sale shall be by sealed bid to the highest bidder. Contents of entire storage unit will be sold as one lot. The winning bid must remove all contents from the facility at no cost to Burlington Self Storage on the day of auction. Burlington Self Storage reserves the right to reject any bid lower than the amount owed by the occupant or that is not commercially reasonable as defined by statute. NOTICE OF TAX SALE: TOWN OF RICHMOND The resident and non-resident owners, lien holders and mortgagees of lands in the Town of Richmond in the County of Chittenden are hereby notified that the taxes assessed by such Town remain, either in whole or in part, unpaid on the following described lands in such Town, to wit: Property Owner: Estate of Gail Kirkey Property Address: 357 East Hill Road Parcel ID # EHO357 All and the same lands and premises conveyed to the said Gail Kirkey (now deceased) by Quitclaim Deed Kevin Kirkey dated of the Estate of Ardelle Villeneuve dated June 27, 1996 and recorded in Volume 99 at Page 15, and all and the same land and premises conveyed to the said Gail Kirkey (now deceased) and Kevin Kirkey by Quitclaim Deed of Catherine A. Donaghy dated October 29, 1992 and recorded at Volume 81, Page 480 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, Vermont. Tax Years: 2010 - 2021 Amount of delinquent taxes, interest, cost and penalties: $29,715.33 Property Owner: Dennis Stockwell and Bobbie Jones Property Address: 183 Meadow Lane Parcel ID # MW0183 A mobile home conveyed to the said Dennis

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Stockwell and Bobbie Jones by Vermont Mobile Home Uniform Bill of Sale of Blue-44 dated May 15, 1998 and recorded at Volume 105, Page 540 of the Land Records of the Town of Richmond, Vermont. Tax Years: 2019 - 2021 Amount of delinquent taxes, interest, cost and penalties: $2,437.82 Reference may be made to said deeds for a more particular description of said lands and premises, as the same appear in the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Richmond. So much of such lands will be sold at public auction at the Town of Richmond, 203 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 285, Richmond, Vermont 05477, on the 23rd day of September, 2021 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, as shall be requisite to discharge such taxes and utility charges with interest, costs and penalties, unless previously paid. Property owners or mortgagees may pay such taxes, interest, costs and penalties in full by cash or certified check made payable to the Town of Richmond. At tax sale, successful bidders must pay in full by cash or certified check. No other payments accepted. Any questions or inquiries regarding the abovereferenced sale should be directed to the following address: Kristen E. Shamis, Esq. Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC 156 Battery Street Burlington, VT 05401 kshamis@msdvt.com Monaghan Safar Ducham PLLC, and the Town of Richmond give no opinion or certification as to the marketability of title to the above-referenced properties as held by the current owner/taxpayer. Dated at Richmond, Vermont, this 5th day of August, 2021. Laurie Brisbin Laurie Brisbin Collector of Delinquent Taxes Town of Richmond SEVEN DAYS NOTICE OF LEGAL SALE View Date 09/02/2021 Sale Date 09/03/2021 Robert Linto Unit D-167 Easy Self Storage 46 Swift South Burlington VT 05403 (802) 863-8300 STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO.: 21-PR-01546 In re: ESTATE of Elizabeth Anne Johnson Amaden NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: Elizabeth Anne Johnson Amaden, late of Essex Junction, Vermont I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. [PUBLISH DATE] Josie Reed, c/o Claudia I. Pringles, Esq. 32 Main St. #370 Montpelier, VT 05602 802-223-0600 cpringles@pringleslaw.com 7 Days August 18, 2021 Vermont Superior CourtChittenden Unit (Probate Div.) 175 Main St. Burlington, VT 05401

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Legal Notices [CONTINUED] STATE OF VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT PROBATE DIVISION-CHITTENDEN UNIT DOCKET NO. 21-PR-03530 NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the Creditors of: JENNIFER KOCHMAN, late of South Burlington, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period. Date: August 15, 2021 Signature of Fiduciary: /S/ Frank L. Kochman, Executor Frank L. Kochman, Executor Estate of Jennifer Kochman F.L. KOCHMAN, INC. P.O. Box 8084 Burlington, VT 05402-8084 Telephone: (802) 863-2640 Email: frank@kochmanlaw.com Name of Publication: Seven Days Publication Date: 8/18/21

To wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF VT, COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN, CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A LOT OF LAND WITH ALL BUILDINGS THEREON LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF ANDREWS AVENUE, THE DWELLING HOUSE THEREON BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED 8 ANDREWS AVENUE. BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 56 AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LAUREL HILL SOUTH, DATED MAY, 1966, AS RECORED IN VOL. 80, PAGE 25 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON LAND RECORDS. APN: 0050-00008 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale.

Name of Probate Court: Vermont Superior Court Chittenden Unit Probate Division Address of Probate Court: 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

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

STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT CHITTENDEN UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 202-3-19 CNCV WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-OPT1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT1

DATED : August 2, 2021

v. PHYLLIS V. MARCELL OCCUPANTS OF: 8 Andrews Avenue, South Burlington VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 28, 2020, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Phyllis V. Marcell to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, dated December 8, 2005 and recorded in Book 738 Page 621 of the land records of the City of South Burlington, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from H&R Block Mortgage Corporation to Option One Mortgage Corporation dated January 22, 2008 and recorded in Book 805 Page 670; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Option One Mortgage Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates dated June 16, 2008 and recorded in Book 805 Page 672; and (3) Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from Sand Canyon Corporation f/k/a Option One Mortgage Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-OPT1, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates dated November 21, 2012 and recorded in Book 1124 Page 35, all of the land records of the Town of South Burlington] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 8 Andrews Avenue, South Burlington, Vermont on September 7, 2021 at 11:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

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By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren___ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON COUNTY UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 517-9-19 WNCV THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 v. ROGER M. ANDREY AND TODD N. SEYMOUR OCCUPANTS OF: 1227 Roxbury Mountain Road, Warren VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered January 6, 2020, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Roger M. Andrey to Option One Mortgage Corporation, dated December 16, 2004 and recorded in Book 170 Page 798 of the land records of the Town of Warren, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: Assignment of Mortgage from Option One Mortgage Corporation to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, dated June 6, 2008 and recorded in Book 196 Page 1; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for ABFC AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, dated July 6, 2009 and recorded in Book 201 Page 544; (3) Corrective Assignment of Mortgage from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association,

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 110. as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, dated December 16, 2009 and recorded in Book 205 Page 115; (4) Assignment of Mortgage from JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 to The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for ABFC 2005-HE1 Trust, ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, dated April 20, 2011 and recorded in Book 211 Page 64; and (5) Assignment of Mortgage from The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for ABFC 2005-HE1 Trust, ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1 to The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York as Successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE1, dated May 28, 2015 and recorded in Book 234 Page 302, all of the land records of the Town of Warren, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1227 Roxbury Mountain Road, Warren, Vermont on September 1, 2021 at 10:00AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Roger M. Andrey by Quit Claim Deed dated April 20, 2000 and October 2, 2000 and recorded at Book 134, Page 486 of the Town of Warren land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Roger M. Andrey by Warranty Deed of Papani Realty Trust dated September 5, 1986 and recorded in Book 79, Page 550 of the Town of Warren Land Records. Said lands and premises may be otherwise described as being Lot 18 of the Roth Farm Subdivision consisting of 3.5 acres, more or less, together with improvements thereon. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : July 21, 2021 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren____________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 320-10-20 WNCV NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING v. CHERYL DUCHARME AND ROY L DUCHARME OCCUPANTS OF: 11 McHugh Road, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree

of Foreclosure entered June 17, 2021, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Cheryl Ducharme and Roy L Ducharme to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homeland Mortgage Company, dated September 23, 2004 and recorded in Book 202 Page 452 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homeland Mortgage Company to Green Tree Servicing, LLC dated June 8, 2015 and recorded in Book 280 Page 480; (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Ditech Financial, LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing, LLC to New Residential, LLC dated February 20, 2020 and recorded in Book 308 Page 802; and (3) Assignment of Mortgage from New Residential Mortgage, LLC to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing dated June 11, 2020 and recorded in Book 310 Page 746, all of the land records of the Town of Barre] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11 McHugh Road, Barre, Vermont on September 3, 2021 at 8:15 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BARRE, IN THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. BEING ALL THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO THE GRANTORS HEREIN BY WARRANTY DEED OF FAITH E. DEFORGE DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1975, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 68 PAGES 283-285 OF THE TOWN OF BARRE LAND RECORDS. THERE IS EXCEPTED AND RESERVED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE THE LAND AND PREMISES CONVEYED BY THE GRANTORS HEREIN BY THEIR WARRANTY DEED OF OCTOBER 16, 1988, TO PAUL K. MORRISON AND JOHN S. CLARK AND RECORDED IN BOOK 116, PAGE 254-255 OF THE LAND RECORDS OF BARRE TOWN. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11 McHUGH ROAD, BARRE TOWN, VT 056. 54 TAX.PARCEL 014-047.01 Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a bank wire, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date the Confirmation Order is entered by the Court. All checks should be made payable to “Bendett & McHugh, PC, as Trustee”. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : July 21, 2021 By: ___/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren___________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 358-6-17 WNCV THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR NATIONSTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-B v. JOHN P. ANDERSON AND SUSAN ANDERSON A/K/A SUSAN M. ANDERSON OCCUPANTS OF: 37-39 Foster Street, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered November 6, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by John P. Anderson and Susan Anderson to CTX Mortgage Company, LLC, dated January 3, 2007 and recorded in Book 237 Page 79 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) Assignment of Mortgage from CTX Mortgage Company, LLC to Nationstar Mortgage LLC dated January 5, 2007 and recorded in Book 241 Page 617 and (2) Assignment of Mortgage from Nationstar Mortgage LLC to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as trustee for Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-B dated September 11, 2015 and recorded in Book 293 Page 264, both of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 37-39 Foster Street, Barre, Vermont on September 3, 2021 at 9:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to John P. Anderson and Susan Anderson by Warranty Deed of Terry B. White and Michelle L. Lamell dated January __, 2007 and to be recorded in the City of Barre Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Terry B. White and Michelle L. Lamell by Warranty Deed of Deborah Erno dated February 28, 2005 and recorded on March 2, 2005 in Volume 220 at Page 438 of the City of Barre Land Records. Being a two unit apartment building situated on .34 acres, more or less, located at 37-39 Foster Street in the City of Barre. Subject to and benefitted by all rights of ways, easements, covenants, permits and rights of record. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein further aid of this description. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and

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assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : August 2, 2021 By: _/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren__ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 378-6-18 WNCV WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF SECURITIZED MORTGAGE ASSET LOAN TRUST 2015-1 v. MARK H. SAFFORD, DANIELLE M. SAFFORD AND CHRISTOPHER LAGERSTEDT OCCUPANTS OF: 2066 West Hill Road, Northfield VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 18, 2019 in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Mark H. Safford and Danielle M. Safford to Bank of America, N.A., dated October 20, 2006 and recorded in Book 169 Page 77 of the land records of the Town of Northfield, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of the following Assignments of Mortgage: (1) an assignment of mortgage from Bank of America, N.A. to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of HLSS Mortgage Master Trust II dated December 29, 2014 and recorded in Book 204 Page 786 and (2) an assignment of mortgage from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of HLSS Mortgage Master Trust II to Securitized Mortgage Asset Loan Trust 2005-5 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 dated May 15, 2015 and recorded in Book 207 Page 100 both of the land records of the Town of Northfield] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2066 West Hill Road, Northfield, Vermont on September 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Mark H. Safford and Danielle M. Safford by warranty deed of Christopher Lagerstedt dated October 20, 2006 and to be recorded herewith in the Town of Northfield land Records. Being a parcel of land said to contain 5 acres, more or less, together with dwelling house and other improvements thereon standing, now designated as 2066 West Hill Road, Northfield, VT. Being a portion only of the same lands and premises as conveyed to Christopher Lagerstedt and Toni H. Lagerstedt by warranty deed of Thomas C. Hartman and Louise M. Hartman, dated July 26, 2001 and recorded at Book 133, Page 124 of the Northfield Land Records. Toni H. Lagerstedt conveyed her interest to

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Christopher Lagerstadt by quit claim deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded at Book 165. Page 995 of the Northfield Land Records. Subject to the terms and conditions of Northfield municipal and State of Vermont Wastewater permits. This conveyance is made subject to and with the benefit of any utility easements, public rightsof-way, spring rights, easements for ingress and egress, and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear more particularly of record; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrance previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7 of Title 27, Vermont Statutes Annotated. If it should be determined that all or a portion of the conveyed lands and premises are Vermont perpetual lease land, then same are conveyed as such. Reference is hereby made to the above-described documents, and the documents described therein and to the municipal land records in aid of this description. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : July 21, 2021 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 602-11-19 WNCV LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC v. BRANDY J. LAPRADE OCCUPANTS OF: 1 Maple Street, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered March 10, 2020, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Brandy J. LaPrade to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A., dated May 8, 2009 and recorded in Book 239 Page 263 of the land records of the Town of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, [by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MetLife Home Loans, a Division of Metlife Bank, N.A. to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC dated May 17, 2019 and recorded in Book 303 Page 843 of the land records of the Town of Barre] for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1 Maple Street, Barre, Vermont on September 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

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To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Brandy J. LaPrade by Warranty Deed of James A. Gordon, dated May 8, 2009 and recorded in Book ___ at Page ___ of the Land Records of the Town of Barre. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed by Quit Claim Deed of Phyllis S. Gordon to James O. Gordon by instrument dated April 19, 1989 and recorded April 25, 1989 in Book 119 and beginning at Page 66 of the Barre Town Land Records. Being the same lands and premises conveyed to Phyllis Gordon by Warranty Deed of Floyd LaPoint and Lorraine LaPoint by Deed dated July 23, 1959 and recorded July 7, 1959 in Volume 38 beginning at Page 175 of the Barre Town Land Records. Being land upon which is located a one family home, commonly known as 1 Maple Street, Barre, Vermont 05641. References may be had to the above-described deeds and the records thereof and to all former deeds and their records for a further and more particular description on the lands and premises herein conveyed, together with the right-of-way conveyed and reserved. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : August 12, 2021 By: _/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren___ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 604-11-19 WNCV DITECH FINANCIAL LLC v. PATRICIA HUNTLEY OCCUPANTS OF: 52 Merchant Street, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered June 16, 2021, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Patricia Huntley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation, dated May 18, 2016 and recorded in Book 303 Page 279 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Academy Mortgage Corporation to Ditech Financial, LLC dated July 25, 2019 and recorded in

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Book 353 Page 252 of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 52 Merchant Street, Barre, Vermont on September 22, 2021 at 1:45 PM all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit:

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Being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Patricia Huntley by Warranty Deed of Sarah Rowan, joined by her spouse, Donald Rowan, of even or approximate date herewith and to be recorded herewith in the municipal land records. Being a parcel of land, said to contain 0.25 acres, more or less, together with dwelling house and other improvements thereon standing, identified by Barre City Parcel ID No. 1030-0052.0000 and Vermont SPAN NO. 036-011-12810 and known as 52 Merchant Street, Barre, Vermont; and being all and the same lands and premises as conveyed to Sarah Rowan by Special Warranty Deed of Fannie Mae (a/k/a Federal National Mortgage Association), dated October 3, 2014 and recorded at Book 284, Page 463 of the Barre City Land Records, and described therein as follows: “A certain piece or parcel of land, with any buildings thereon, located in the City of Bane [sic], known as 52 Merchant Street, Barre, Vermont and more particularly described as follows:

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Land situated in the City of Barre in the County of Washington in the State of VT. Being all and the same land and premises as conveyed to GREGORY L. SMITH and TISH JOHNSON SMITH, husband and wife by Quit Claim Deed of SANDRA J. GIBBS dated 10/31/2001, and recorded 11/2/2001 in Book 189, Page 250 of the WASHINGTON (sic, should be Barre City] Land Records, and in said deed described as follows: Being all and the same land and premises conveyed to Sandra J. Gibbs by Limited Warranty Deed of Federal National Mortgage Association dated March 17, 1997 and recorded in Book 165, Page 703 of the City of Barre Land Records. Being further described as land and dwelling located at 52 Merchant Street, Bane [sic] City, Calais [sic], Vermont. Reference may be had to the above mentioned deed and its records, and to all prior deeds and instruments and there records, for a more particular description of the land and premises.” This conveyance is made subject to and with the benefit of any utility easements, public rightsof-way, spring rights, easements for ingress and egress, and rights incidental to each of the same as may appear more particularly of record; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not reinstate any such encumbrance previously extinguished by the Marketable Record Title Act, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7 of Title 27 Vermont Statutes Annotated. If it should be determined that all or a portion of the conveyed lands and premises are Vermont perpetual lease land, then same are conveyed as such. Reference is here made to the above-mentioned deed and survey and to all prior deeds, plans and documents in the chain of title for a more particular description of the herein conveyed lands and premises. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a bank wire, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s

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check within sixty (60) days after the date the Confirmation Order is entered by the Court. All checks should be made payable to “Bendett & McHugh, PC, as Trustee”. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : July 27, 2021 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren___________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 STATE OF VERMONT VERMONT SUPERIOR COURT WASHINGTON UNIT, CIVIL DIVISION DOCKET NO: 72-2-18 WNCV U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 v. STEVEN ASK AND CAROL ASK OCCUPANTS OF: 32-32 1/2 Berlin Street, Barre VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq. In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 11, 2019, in the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by Steven Ask and Carol Ask to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION, dated August 15, 2005 and recorded in Book 224 Page 891 of the land records of the City of Barre, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for AEGIS FUNDING CORPORATION to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Wachovia Bank National Association, as Trustee for Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-5 recorded on May 2, 2011 in Book 364 Page 222 of the land records of the City of Barre for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 32-32 1/2 Berlin Street, Barre, Vermont on September 3, 2021 at 9:45am, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Steven Ask and Carol Ask by Warranty Deed of John E. Tassle and Jan B. Tassle dated 12/30/04 and recorded at Book 219, Page 253 of the City of Barre Land Records. Said lands and premises being more particularly described as follows: Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Jan B. Tassle and John E. Tassle by Quit Claim Deed of Jan B. Tassle, formerly Jan B. Rock, dated May 5, 1999 of record at Book 175, Page 791 of the City of Barre Land Records. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Jan B. Rock and Walter J. Rock by Warranty Deed of Ruth H. Macy dated October 17, 1973 of record at Book 96, Page 71 of the City of Barre Land Records. The lands and premises herein are more particularly described at lot number nine of a plan on file in the Land Records of the City of Barre in Book A at Page 244. The land and premises herein are situated at 32 and 32 1/2 Berlin Street, so-called, in the City of Barre.

PLACE AN AFFORDABLE NOTICE AT: SEVENDAYSVT.COM/LEGAL-NOTICES OR CALL 802-865-1020, EXT. 110. Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description. Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within sixty (60) days after the date of sale. The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. DATED : July 27, 2021 By: __/s/ Rachel K. Ljunggren_________ Rachel K. Ljunggren, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032 THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 02-00225 LOCATED AT 48 INDUSTRIAL DR, WILLISTON VT, 05495 WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE OF SEPTEMBER 2ND 2021 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF EDWARD BROWN. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE UNIT 03-0545 LOCATED AT WINTER SPORT LANE, WILLISTON VT, 05495 WILL BE SOLD ON OR ABOUT THE OF SEPTEMBER 2ND 2021 TO SATISFY THE DEBT OF JOSEPH JEROME. Any person claiming a right to the goods may pay the amount claimed due and reasonable expenses before the sale, in which case the sale may not occur. TOWN OF ESSEX PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 9, 20216:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE ROOM, 81 MAIN ST., ESSEX JCT., VT Anyone may attend this meeting in person at the above address or remotely through the following options: - Microsoft Teams https://www.essexvt.org/869/ Join-Teams-Meeting-Essex-PC - Conference call (audio only): (802) 377-3784 | Conference ID: 590 879 654 # - Watch the live stream video on Town Meeting TV’s YouTube Channel. - Public wifi: https://publicservice.vermont.gov/ content/public-wifi-hotspots-vermont 1. Possible Discussion & Election of Officers 2. Public Comments 3. CONSENT AGENDA: - MINOR SITE PLAN AMENDMENT: Karl & Kathleen Schneider: Proposal to convert commercial space into a third apartment located at 3 Kellogg Rd in the B1 Zone. Tax Map 54, Parcel 2-1. 4. SKETCH-PUBLIC HEARING: Pinewood Manor, Inc: Proposal for a 49-unit single family PUD-R on a combined 115-acre lot located at 18 & 30 Timberlane Dr in the R2 Zone. Tax Maps 84 & 85, Parcels 1 & 1-1. 5. Minutes: August 26, 2021 6. Other Business Visit our website at www.essex.org.

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YOUR TRUSTED LOCAL SOURCE. JOBS.SEVENDAYSVT.COM WEEKEND OFFICE WORK This part time office job is great for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of office work or has experience and wants a nice part time job. Basic computer skills, ability to do light physical work, punctuality, and attention to detail are pre-requisites. We will teach you our software and customer service. We require a well formatted resume, 3 references and a short cover letter emailed to flynnave@ myfairpoint.net to apply. Please feel free to call 802-859-0199 with any questions. The job is running a self storage facility on the weekends. Saturday, 9am-4pm & Sunday, 9am to 2pm. 3h-FlynnAveStorage081121.indd 1

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Afternoon News Producer

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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT opportunities available at Shelburne Orchards from September 10th to October 31st.

We are looking for donut makers, tractor drivers, apple pickers, a cider house jugger, and folks for the saturday farmer's market, our orchard store and the pick your own operation. Please e-mail OrchardAppleTrees@ gmail.com. Serious inquiries only please! Thanks!

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• Lead Cheesemaker • Cheesemaking & Processing Assistant

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit cultivating learning for a sustainable future. Our home campus is a working farm located on traditional Abenaki homelands. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all. Learn more and apply: shelburnefarms.org

Want to make a positive impact on people’s lives?

Starting at $16/hour!

Looking for steady work with a mission-driven and employeefocused Vermont company? Farmers To You in Middlesex is growing and has PT openings (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) packing orders at our distribution hub. We are working to support an abundant regional food system and are seeking staff to join our team. Perks include paid time off and shift meals! Full description and to apply: farmerstoyou.com/careers/ pack-team.

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We seek an enterprising, thoughtful producer who has solid news judgment to ensure our audience has comprehensive coverage of news each day. You’ll work with the host of All Things Considered to create newscasts and interviews that add context and connect with communities. You’ll also work closely with reporters to help edit and publish stories online in the afternoons. You must be equally adept at breaking news on air and digitally. And you must be committed to diversity in reporting and sourcing. We’re looking for a journalist who loves the medium of public radio, but you don’t need direct broadcast experience.

Philanthropy Operations Coordinator

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SD Associates is hiring Behavioral Instructors (BIs)! SD Associates is an Applied Behavior Analysis company that has been serving children and families in Vermont since 1990.We provide direct services in the form of ABA therapy for clients with a wide variety of behavioral challenges across the state of Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, energetic individuals who are dependable, professional, enthusiastic, and who have a strong commitment to co-workers, clients and their families.The Behavioral Instructor (BI) role is the most important, influential and valued position in our company.They are the individuals who work each day to make impactful, positive behavioral changes for the population that we serve. No experience necessary! Bachelor’s degree preferred! Currently hiring in Chittenden, Franklin,Washington, Lamoille and Windsor counties. Exclusively, for a limited time: Choose between $500 or 2.5 paid days off sign on bonus! Apply today at sdplus.org or email us your resume to employment@sdplus.org.

Join us and help deliver timely and in-depth news to Vermont communities each afternoon.

Read the full job description and apply at VPR.org/Careers. VPR/Vermont PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seeking dependable, hard-working, quality-focused individuals to help produce our award-winning farmstead cheddar.

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Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS have an exciting opportunity for a friendly, well organized, systematic thinker who believes in the mission of public media and the power of philanthropy. This position will work with a growing Major Giving team to secure philanthropic support for the newly merged VPR and Vermont PBS. The Philanthropy Operations Coordinator will help Vermont Public implement a major giving program with a focus on mid-level giving and its important role in cultivating future major donors. The Coordinator will engage donors in the mission of public media and help foster philanthropic support. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and a minimum of two years of experience in development and/or major gifts fundraising or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with Raiser's Edge or Salesforce donor management systems is a plus. Read the full job description and apply at VPR.org/Careers. Vermont Public Radio/PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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COURTROOM OPERATOR VERMONT STATE COURTS

REGISTERED NURSE - CARE MANAGER

WOMEN’S HEALTH

This position is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, longitudinal clinical care management, education and coordination to achieve optimal patient health outcomes for patients who are medically homed within UVM Medical Center Primary Care. State of Vermont RN license required. CCMC or CCCTM or equivalent certification required or must be obtained within 24 months of hire. Candidate must have minimum of 2 years of relevant RN clinical experience. Clinical experience in nursing care of the medically complex patient highly desirable.

Learn more and apply: uvmmed.hn/sevendays

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Help Vermonters pursue their education goals!

Offering good compensation, respectful coworkers, and great food! We are hiring for multiple full time and part time positions -- ample opportunities for growth in a positive work environment.

Starting at $18.49 per hour. A permanent full time opening exists which specializes in clerical work of a highly responsible nature and extensive data entry work. The majority of the work hours will be spent in the courtroom with high speed data entry multi-tasking and docketing. Located in Burlington, VT. High School graduate and two years in a responsible position required.

DAYTIME PREP

Job Purpose: to run the prep shift efficiently and thoughtfully while upholding excellent standards for our food and kitchen.

Open until filled. Go to vermontjudiciary.org/ employment-opportunities/staff-openings for more details and how to apply.

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The Vermont Judiciary is an equal opportunity employer.

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KITCHEN MANAGER

Vermont Cookie Love, a beloved fresh-baked cookie and creemee business located in North Ferrisburgh, is seeking a full-time Kitchen Manager to help to manage the day-to-day production and retail operations of the business.

IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a flexible and relaxed yet challenging environment. We offer many topnotch benefits, plus a fabulous onsite fitness room & café.

Please stop in for an application or email Joe at

The Kitchen Manager acts as the heart of our production and retail team by both working within the team and managing their efforts to be efficient and effective. The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to take on tasks they are familiar with, will dive into new tasks with enthusiasm, and will be able to identify tasks that need to be done and tackle them proactively.

joe@americanflatbread.com.

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This role has the potential to grow in terms of responsibilities and compensation over time for the right individual. Experience managing staff, ideally in a food production environment is helpful, but we are willing to train the right candidate. We are in search of long-term members of the Cookie Love team - come join the team today! Send inquiries to chelseag@vermontcookielove.com.

We’re looking for an experienced person to join our Information Technology Team. You will direct a team that performs desktop/ laptop help desk activities, network and server administration, technical security, cost-effective operations, help forecast equipment and software needs for VSAC and oversee IBM iSeries 4t-VTCookieLove081821.indd 1 8/16/21 operations. Our ideal candidate will be a strong team leader, who is proficient in a variety of technical applications, tools, and operating systems (mostly Windows), has great interpersonal and communication skills and wants to continue to learn and grow both themselves and those around them. If you have about five years of experience in a service oriented leadership position in a technical We’re seeking a strategic thinker & logistics mastermind who can: area, can help lead our back office operations and our front line • Lead the design and implementation of an events program helpdesk team as we all work together to serve Vermonters, we that engages, delights, and grows our base of support; want to hear from you. (Experience with project management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline and • Collaborate up, down, and sideways to implement effective IBM iSeries administration would be preferred, but don’t let that online and in-person events; and hold you back if you’re the right person to join • Help a leading conservation organization take engagement our team).VSAC offers a dynamic, professional to the next level. environment with competitive compensation and Apply today at vlt.org/employment. The position will remain open generous benefits package. Apply at vsac.org (Jobs until September 10. The starting salary for this position is $50,000. at VSAC link in site footer).

EVENTS MANAGER!

VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Job Purpose: To create outstanding signature cocktails while utilizing fresh, 9:57 AM local and seasonal ingredients. Provide and model excellent customer service, while responsibly pouring and serving drinks to our guests.

The Vermont Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We honor and invite people of all backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

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We want a Cost Accountant who’s curious. https://bit.ly/ LMSCostAccountant Now In Our 8th Year as a Best Place to Work in Vermont.

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PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS MANAGER – 35 HOURS/WEEK

Experienced Electrician Needed Fast growing inclusive electrical company seeking a licensed or soon to be licensed electrician. We are Village Voltage LLC, an LGBTQIA+ owned business, smashing gender norms and putting bigots to shame since 2020.

The primary responsibility for the Programming and Events Manager is the management of PJC’s educational programs as well as the development of new programs, especially to serve and support People of Color.This position has overlapping responsibility with the Community Engagement Manager.Together they are responsible for the overall community outreach and programmatic engagement of the Peace & Justice Center.These Managers will work with the Executive Director and other staff to develop a vision for community engagement, including educational programs, and will play a lead role in implementing this vision. https://bit.ly/PJCProEvent

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR – 32 HOURS/WEEK The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the community outreach and programmatic engagement of the Peace & Justice Center. The Community Engagement Coordinator will work directly with the Executive Director and/or Community Engagement Manager to develop a vision for community engagement and will play an important role in implementing this vision. https://bit.ly/PJCcommEngage

Tata Harper is looking for a full-time Assistant Photographer to be based in our Shelburne, VT office and creative studio. They will work closely with our in-house Photographer and Content Producers to assist in carrying out photo/video shoots for digital, social media, and print campaigns. For more details on the position, please visit: tataharper.com/careers

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8/17/21 10:25 AM

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR RNs, LPNs, LNAs, Food Service & Administrative positions available.

The Champlain Water District, an award winning regional water supplier having the distinction of receiving the “First in the Nation Excellence In Water Treatment Award” from the Partnership for Safe Water, announces a position opening within its existing Department that assures high quality drinking water throughout Chittenden County.

Full-time, part-time and per diem schedules available. Shift differentials and per diem rates offered. FT and PT employees are eligible for excellent benefits including student loan repayment, generous paid time off, wellness reimbursement, low cost health insurance and 401k with company match!

This position operates, maintains, and monitors a 24/7/365 sophisticated, state-of-the-art 23 MGD water treatment facility, and transmission system serving a population of 75,000 located in twelve served municipal water distribution systems. Candidate must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in a water related science and be capable of obtaining certification as a Vermont Class 4C Water Treatment Plant Operator. Valid State of Vermont driver’s license with a clean record and the ability to meet the insurability criteria of the District’s insurance carrier.

In search of an Assistant APPLY TODAY AT NVRH.ORG/CAREERS. Visit our website: champlainwater.org to view the job description. Director of the Castleton University McNair Program, which offers programs and services intended to increase 4t-NVRH081121.indd 1 8/10/21 4t-ChamplainWaterDistrict081821.indd 12:09 PM 1 8/12/21 OPERATIONS MANAGER the attainment of doctoral degrees by first-generation, Overall Responsibility: low-income undergraduates Managing the day-to-day administrative functions of the Association. and those from groups These tasks will be performed at VASA HQ in Barre VT. underrepresented in doctoral General Administrative Work: General office procedures including study. This position is answering phones, email, social media and mail correspondences, grant-funded (TRIO, U.S. filing, data entry, office supply inventory and ordering, project Department of Education) research, production of print materials including basic graphic design, and requires a Masters correspondence between clubs, minutes recording, customer service, degree in a STEM field, liberal communications management between staff, clubs, state and national arts, or other appropriate discipline, plus two to four agencies, municipalities and other non-profit groups. Assist other staff years of relevant counseling members where appropriate. or teaching experience, or Specialized Administrative Work: Responsible for all accounting; a combination of education accounts receivable; accounts payable; payroll; deposits, account and experience from which reconciliation, credit card management, line of credit management. comparable knowledge and Works directly with Association CPA to perform annual audit. skills are acquired. Term of Employment: Full time; with a regular schedule of 7:30 am to Additional details and full 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work additional hours for description is available on meetings and events, as well an occasional weekend day. the application website: bit.ly/CastletonAsstDir.

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HAND-SEWING GURU Corporate/Securities/IP Paralegal

At Beau Ties of Vermont, we are all about creating high-quality handcrafted accessories - from ties to tote bags - for discerning customers all around the country. And we need to add a hand-finish sewer to our production team who has great skills with needle and thread. Prior experience is a definite plus, but beyond having sewing skills, the right person for us is someone who prides themselves on doing good work, pays attention to details, enjoys working as part of a team, and is open to learning new skills. Apply at: shenikoff@beautiesltd.com.

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Boutique law firm with offices in Burlington, VT and Manchester, NH seeks an experienced, personable and intelligent individual to fill full-time paralegal position based at the Firm’s offices overlooking Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT. Tasks include organization of business entities, maintaining corporate records and making related filings, patent, trademark and copyright filings and calendaring, and generally assisting the Firm’s lawyers with mergers, acquisitions, equity offerings, other business transactions as well as intellectual property matters. 2v-BeauTies081121.indd

Open your home to someone with an intellectual disability or autism and make a positive 1 8/9/21 3:00 PM impact on their life, and yours. Candidates for this position preferably have a 4-year bachelor’s degree and prior The following positions include work experience. Successful candidates must have a strong work ethic, be well a $500 signing bonus, generous Bee’s Wrap shapes intentional habits without organized, detail oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication tax-free stipend, ongoing compromise for people, our core purpose, and skills, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Prior supports, assistance with the planet. We thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative paralegal experience (preferably corporate) is a plus but is not required. necessary home modifications, environment and employ a growing workforce in Middlebury. Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel). respite and a comprehensive We are currently hiring for a Purchasing & Supply Chain Specialist. training package. Please send resume and references to Linda K. Dissinger, Practice Apply online: beeswrap.com/pages/purchasing-supply-chain-specialist Support a humorous Development Manager, Merritt & Merritt at ldissinger@merritt-merritt.com. gentleman with autism who enjoys walking, drawing, bowling and working on the The Milton Family Community Center strengthens 4t-MerrittMerritt081821.indd 1 8/16/212h-BeesWrap081821.indd 4:04 PM 1 8/13/21 10:17 AM computer. The ideal provider families through parent education, building will have a good sense of humor community networks, home visiting, high quality and therapeutic outlook on life. childcare and concrete supports through our food shelf and financial assistance program. Do you believe Open your accessible home to raising healthy children and supporting families is key a young gentleman who enjoys to building a successful future for our community? listening to music, getting out Property Management Company looking for an articulate, Come join our team at MFCC! into the community and being energetic people person to join their team part-time. a part of a dynamic lifestyle. We are currently accepting applications for the positions: Some tasks included in position are conducting property He has strong family supports tours, communicating with prospective renters, processing LEAD TEACHER and a comprehensive team as applications, providing extraordinary customer service, well as respite and weekday scheduling appointments, taking the lead on the marketing ASSISTANT TEACHER supports. The ideal provider efforts and community outreach, planning resident events will have strong interpersonal and administrative tasks. Must be able to multitask and FINANCE MANAGER communication and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong sales aptitude Please visit our website for full job descriptions and to submit an personal care skills. and computer proficiency is required. application: miltonfamilycenter.org/employment-opportunities. Contact Jennifer The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Compensation based upon education and experience. MFCC is a Wolcott at jwolcott@ Thursday from 12-6 and Friday from 11-5. Schedule may vary ccs-vt.org or call family-friendly workplace with generous paid time off (pro-rated and can include some weekend hours for tours. Candidate 655-0511 ext. 118 for part time employees). We offer 60% of health insurance costs must be flexible and willing to work as need. for employees, and a discount for childcare offered onsite. E.O.E. Please e-mail resume to dfinnigan@hallkeen.com. E.O.E.

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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST/ MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

Two hires/locations: Burlington & St. Albans

South Burlington NFI Vermont, a $22M multi-program non-profit agency, is looking for a dynamic individual to assist with accounting functions, specifically medical billing accounts receivable, contract coordination and miscellaneous accounting duties. Requirements include associates in accounting or business, two years relevant experience, experience with medical billing, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office. This is a full time non-exempt position. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement. Please apply online at www.nfivermont.org/careers. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate the diversity of our clients and staff.

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Previous secretarial experience required. Experience as a secretary in the criminal or juvenile justice system or human services field highly preferred. Must be able to work independently and as part of a legal team. Requires patience and the ability to work with a wide variety of people. Limited-service positions funded through 6/30/23.

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Now Hiring for Residential Construction Building company specializing in craft custom homes in Bristol, VT, seeks candidates with experience in residential construction for a variety of positions. Positive attitude and attention to detail are a must. Small teams, fast-paced, and friendly work environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Music Contact International, a group tour operator specializing in customized domestic and international performance travel, is seeking two new team members: an Office Administrator and a Tour Coordinator. Both positions are full-time, on-site at our downtown Burlington office and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

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Athens Diner, Colchester VT is now hiring.

Dishwasher/ Line Prep Cook

Athens Diner is now hiring full time kitchen staff. Competitive wages and a 5 day work week; Wednesday - Sunday. We are looking for experienced dishwasher(s) and line and prep cook(s), willing to train the right candidate. Weekends are required. Apply: athensdinerHR @dairbhre.com

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Family Support Program Director Prevent Child Abuse Vermont is seeking a Family Support Programs Director to oversee the coordination and implementation of our family support programs throughout Vermont. We’re looking for an individual with strong leadership and management skills who has experience supervising others. Must have knowledge of child development, child abuse dynamics, adult learning principles, and a passion for helping families. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. An advanced degree is required. Position is full time and will be open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, 3 references and application to: FSPD Search, PO Box 829 Montpelier, VT 05601-0829 Website: pcavt.org, Email: pcavt@pcavt.org E.O.E.

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Financial and Energy Coaching Program Team Lead

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SALES ASSISTANT

Capstone Community Action is seeking a new leader inspired by climate justice work to trailblaze a new state pilot for integrating energy and financial coaching for low- and moderate-income Vermonters. Ideal candidate will be well versed in the basics of home energy, personal finance and coaching, program outreach and marketing, demonstrated supervisory skill, partnership building and experience with Vermonters living in poverty. This is a Barre based position with the option of a hybrid remote working opportunity. For a complete job description please visit capstonevt.org/jobs. Submit cover letter and resume to: jobs@capstonevt.org.

Part Time

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Established over 25 years ago, Provider. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, our educational publishing veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. company possesses an established brand, business model, and clientele. We are 4t-BLEU081121 1 8/9/21 4t-CapstoneFTC081821.indd 10:48 AM 1 8/16/21 looking for a dynamic parttime Sales Assistant to join our team 10-15 hours a week. WDEV, Vermont’s News Station, is looking for a news anchor, a The ideal candidate has a Our Facilities Department is Hiring! dependable self-starter who can work independently but professional manner and is can collaborate with colleagues, a great writer with an Full Time, Benefit Eligible, Sign On Bonus! a self-starting team player on-air delivery and experience in using audio and editing with a great attitude, good equipment. Digital and social media savvy a must. 2-3 years’ organizational skills, and ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIANS on-air experience or 4-year journalism degree required. the ability to multi-task to Maintain the overall cleanliness and sanitation of our facilities to ensure a safe and help manage our renewal clean environment for Howard Center employees and clients. Radio Vermont Group is the oldest family-owned media program and provide general group in the country and a leader in broadcast radio administrative support. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS since 1931. We provide competitive compensation, Provide both routine and complex maintenance support services at our facilities medical, dental and vision insurance package, and 401k A Bachelor’s Degree is (i.e. electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, equipment servicing, required, plus 3 years of plan. Complete details at wdevradio.com. risk management, and relocation.) experience. Advanced working Send all inquiries with cover letter, one-page resume and knowledge of Macs is a plus! Apply at howardcentercareers.org MP3 of on-air work to scormier@radiovermont.com, To get started on this exciting subject line: NEWS WDEV. Or mail to: 9 Stowe Street Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency’s culture path, please send a copy of Waterbury VT 05676. Att: Steve Cormier. No calls please. and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people your resume and a cover letter of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Equal Opportunity Employer. to alaina@exemplars.com. Visit “About Us” to review Howard Center’s EOE policy.

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

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

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

Advocate & Office Assistant Small domestic and sexual violence agency is searching for an innovative, compassionate, self-motivated individual who is eager to help people of all ages and genders. A dedication to justice and an interest and knowledge in the civil and criminal legal system is important. Previous training and experience preferred. Night and weekend hotline shifts are required. General office work will also be required. The ability to work independently as well as a team member is necessary.

YOUTH ADVOCATE Small domestic and sexual violence agency is searching for a passionate advocate who enjoys working with children and youth to provide direct services and support.

2021 Hemp Harvest Crew Now hiring for 2021 harvest. Email harvest@sunsoil.com to apply.

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Approximately 20 hours per week with competitive compensation and benefits for the right candidate.

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Vermont Tent Company

is currently accepting applications for the following positions for immediate employment. 5v-CentralVTAdultBasicEd072121.indd 1 7/14/213v-AWAREaoa081821.indd 3:46 PM 1 8/17/21 3vAWARE081821.indd 10:19 AM 1 8/13/21 10:14 AMWe have full time, part ADDISON COUNTY ESSEX WESTFORD time, and weekend hours SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT available for each position. DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT Pay rates vary by position IS HIRING FOR THE with minimum starting UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR! wage ranging from $15$20/hour depending on (HHW) job skills and experience Essex Westford School District has over 30 full-time and with an hourly retention Work as part of a team operating the District Transfer Station in part-time positions that need to be filled to start the Middlebury, VT. Qualified applicants must meet all Federal Motor bonus available for hours 2021-2022 school year! Carrier Safety Requirements, possess a clean driving record, worked August through and have a CDL endorsement, or ability to obtain one w/in first 6 October. THESE POSITIONS INCLUDE:

Full-Time Transfer Station Operator II

• Behavior Interventionists • Bus Aides • Individual Assistants • Mainstream Instructional Assistants • Student Supervision Specialists

months (ACSWMD is willing to pay for CDL training). Also, ability to: lift 50 lbs; be medically cleared and fit-tested for respirator use; operate heavy equipment (backhoe, skid steer loader, forklift); and drive a box truck and tractor-trailers (in yard only). Must be a reliable team player, able to communicate effectively and cordially with co-workers, customers and the general public. A high school diploma or equivalent, with reading skills, communication skills, math aptitude and familiarity with computers are required.

• Custodian • Crossing Guards • Minivan Driver • Transportation Dispatcher • Substitute Teacher • Substitute Nurse …And More!

Work an avg. 38-hr work week: Mon–Fri, 6:30 am – 3:15 pm and Sat, 7:45 am – 1:15 pm (Sun. and one weekday off), with occasional overtime.

EWSD offers competitive pay rates. An excellent benefit package for eligible positions includes paid time off, medical and dental coverage, retirement savings and more! Come be part of one of Vermont’s largest and most highly respected school districts! To apply or for more information visit www.ewsd.org/jobs.

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Starting wage is $19.00/hr, with a possible rate increase after 6-month probation. We offer excellent benefits, including: paid leave; health, vision and dental insurance; health reimbursement account; retirement savings plan; CDL training and more! We provide uniforms, laundry service, and all PPE required for the job. Apply online: addisoncountyrecycles.org/about/us/ employment. EOE/VPE/ADA

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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER (part-time) Applications are invited for a part-time Public Safety Officer. This position requires the ability to deal with a wide range of individuals, often under stressful or emergency situations. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a college environment seeking a balance between education and enforcement in the performance of duties. Maintaining a safe campus includes the performance of routine services, response to incidents and emergencies, and completion of necessary documentation and follow up. Schedule is rotating and includes nights, weekends and holidays.

CARPENTER

We are seeking a Carpenter with experience, who is self motivated and takes pride in their craft. Sweeney DesignBuild is located in Shelburne, VT and we build primarily in Chittenden County. We have created a family oriented business with a healthy team environment. We want an individual with a knowledge of new and old construction and well rounded in 'frame to finish' work. The ability to work through challenges, solid work ethic, a sense of humor, reliable transportation and necessary tools are also welcome. Send resumes to: office@ sweeneydesignbuild.com.

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Director of Licensing Programs The VT-HEC is looking for an exceptional educator and manager to join our collaborative and value-driven team. This person will be responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of our licensing programs. Our ideal candidate has...

For more information about this position, visit: fpmvt.com/careers. Submit letter of interest and resume by 8/22 to ash@ashstgelais.com.

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- Flexible time commitment from .6 to full-time - Compensation commensurate with experience +benefits package - Office based in Montpelier, VT - with remote work options - Recruit and train instructors, intern supervisors and mentors - Program areas: SPED, Early Childhood Ed, Health, & Work-Based Learning

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G.W. Savage is a leading disaster restoration company with the following employment openings in our So Burlington and Rutland locations:

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Fusion Property Management

This part time position, 15-20 hours per week and on call, has immense opportunity for growth for a motivated and dedicated candidate. Light maintenance experience is preferred.

IT Manager

We need a dynamic, hands-on technology professional to manage all technology and communication systems. We have over 50 workstation users using MS O365 and operate in an ERP environment with multiple other systems across our three sales channels. This is a challenging environment requiring technical knowledge, excellent planning and communication skills, and strategic vision. The Manager of IT will play a critical role in ensuring that IT resources are leveraged and supported in a way that furthers the companies continued operations and strategic goals. This is both a strategic and tactical position requiring support of multiple systems, infrastructure, vendor management, and assistance to staff and end users. This position reports directly to the company COO/CFO.

Benefits: Eligible for paid-time-off accrual as outlined in the employee handbook. This hourly, part-time position is not eligible for regular College provided fringe benefits.

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RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE ASSISTANT

Qualifications:

Gravel & Shea PC, a Burlington, VT law firm, seeks an experienced, professional receptionist/ office assistant. This position requires extensive communication with our clients, staff and the legal community; a strong work ethic; excellent organizational skills; and experience using a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office. Prior legal and/or law firm experience a plus. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, and other benefits. For more information about Gravel & Shea PC, please visit gravelshea.com. Qualified candidates should e-mail cover letter, résumé and references to: fmiller@gravelshea.com.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT Middlebury Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a dental assistant to join our friendly, close-knit team. Help us take care of Vermont kids’ oral health! Full time. Health insurance. Paid vacation. Please contact us by email and include your resume:

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Part-Time Receptionist for outpatient Physical Therapy Practice

We are in search of a part time receptionist for our outpatient Physical Therapy 10/12/20 11:19 AM practice. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated business professional who has strong attention to detail, an ability to multitask, strong communication skills, a passion for customer service and flexibility to work varying hours at our three locations. Job duties include but are not limited to greeting patients, WHERE YOU AND 7/22/21 11:16 AMscheduling, insurance verification, document YOUR WORK MATTER... preparation and answering multiline phone system. Some medical office experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

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

Send resume to jasonfitzgerald@deept.com.

BUYER SPECIALIST Is Real Estate your passion? Our successful team is now hiring. We are looking to fill a position of buyer specialist. Our unique team approach is structured to give you great opportunities for success. Our approach is customer centered and our candidate will need good interpersonal skills and a desire to assist buyers in reaching their goals. You must have your Vermont Real Estate License or be able to actively acquire it. This opportunity is for full time Real Estate agents ready to specialize their career. Commission only. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@nancyjenkins.com.

E N E R G Y & U T I L I T I E S A N A LY S T – M O N T P E L I E R

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

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P U B L I C H E A LT H S E R V I C E S D I S T R I C T D I R E C T O R – BRATTLEBORO

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader who wants to guide a dedicated and caring interdisciplinary team with diverse expertise in the Brattleboro District Office. District Directors mobilize staff and partners to create healthy communities by assessing needs, capacity building, planning, implementing programs and evaluating outcomes to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters. For more information, contact Chad Spooner at chad.spooner@vermont.gov. Department: Health. Status: Full Time. Location: Brattleboro. Job ID #19509. Application Deadline: August 22, 2021.

TRANSPOR TATION PLANNING COORDIN ATOR – BARRE

Shape transportation planning and policy during an era of transformation. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have planning experience, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be capable of fostering positive working relationships. Familiarity with planning methods and related state and federal polices and regulations is a plus. Entry level candidates eager to learn and grow are encouraged to apply. Please Note: This Position is being recruited for at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. For more information, contact Joe Segale at joe.segale@vermont.gov. Department: Agency of Transportation. Status: Full Time. Location: Barre, with Telework Possibility. Job ID #19822 Level one OR ID #19722 for level two. Application Deadline: September 7, 2021.

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Customer Technical Support/Programmer - Department of Psychiatry - #S2917PO - University of Vermont Department of Psychiatry’s Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families (RCCYF) www.aseba.org is seeking a talented individual to join its Information Technology team. Successful candidate shall fulfill a key role in the support and development of the ASEBA® software www.aseba.org/software family, designed to administer and score the leading social and behavioral assessments utilized by mental health care providers and researchers worldwide. Team player shall provide responsive technical support to ASEBA® software customers, and research, replicate, and document reported issues for resolution. Candidate shall perform key maintenance and development/ programming tasks for proprietary ASEBA® software and web-based products, with focus on developing via highly-maintainable, scalable and secure software solutions. Team player shall collaborate with colleagues to gather requirements, design solutions, test and troubleshoot, and enjoy working in a creative, mission-driven programming environment. Bachelor’s degree in technology related field and one to three years’ related or specialized experience required. Demonstrated communication skills and customer service experience. High level of computer literacy required. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. For further information on this position and others currently available, or to apply online, please visit www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants must apply for positions electronically. Paper resumes are not accepted. Open positions are updated daily. Please call 802-656-3150 or email employment@uvm.edu for technical support with the online application. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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STAFF NURSE (LPN OR RN) AND LNAs Flexible Shifts

The Francis Foundation A FULL-TIME 40 HOUR benefited Service Coordination position to empower people with intellectual differences is available at THE FRANCIS FOUNDATION, a service provider in Middlesex VT.

Wake Robin seeks health care staff who are licensed in Vermont to work collaboratively to provide high quality care in a fast paced residential and longterm care environment, while maintaining a strong sense of “home.” We offer an opportunity to build strong relationships with staff and residents in a dynamic community setting.

WITHIN A CASE LOAD OF 5-6 INDIVIDUALS, responsibilities include oversight of provided services, outreach contacts, and maintenance of healthy team relationships. Bachelor’s degree desired. Prior experience in the fields of health care, education, or mentorship helpful. Benefit’s include: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, and paid time off that increases based on years of service. Salary range is $36,000 to $41,000 depending on experience.

We offer flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, loan programs, great benefits and an amazing community setting, all at a pace where you can be your best. Starting your nursing career? We always welcome new nurses! Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to hr@wakerobin.com or complete an application online at wakerobin.com. Wake Robin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send a letter of interest and resume to Eileen@thefrancisfoundation.org or to: 16 Church Street, Middlesex, VT 05602.

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Community and Respite Opportunities are available as well. Starting pay is $15.00/ hour for Community work. 24 hour per diem minimum respite rate is $192.00.

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COVID safety measures are in place and respected. PLEASE CONTACT: EILEEN@THEFRANCISFOUNDATION.ORG

AmeriCorps positions around the state serving with non-profit housing organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment positions are contingent on results of criminal background checks.

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CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) COORDINATOR

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THE VERMONT COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS seeks a Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinator to join us in our efforts to make homelessness in Vermont rare, brief, and non-recurring. Position requires managing significant statewide activity including supporting the Board and committees; maintaining an effective relationship with CoCs; managing website and social media presence; assist with planning annual “point in time count”; and assisting with the annual application to HUD for funding. Reports to the Executive Director. Parttime, 25 hours/week. Remote/in-person/hybrid, TBD. Capstone Community Action is the fiscal agent of the program and the Coordinator will enjoy the benefits offered by this well-established Central Vermont Agency. For a complete job description, please visit: capstonevt.org/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume to mhahn@helpingtohousevt.org. Capstone Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Applications from all genders, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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HOMELESS SHELTERS: Connect clients with services & help them find housing, seek work, & transition to more permanent housing

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

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

ADJUNCT FACULTY & YEARBOOK ADVISOR

HOUSING SUPPORT: Help Vermonters overcome barriers to stable housing and homeownership

Seeking adjunct faculty to teach a 1-credit course, Yearbook Production. Will also serve as advisor to develop the university yearbook.

• SERVE • EXPERIENCE • LEAD

Positions available in our Admissions department and for Leadership Programs. Responsibilities include contacting/ cultivating prospective students by telephone, mail, text, and email; travel to college fairs; conduct briefings on the college application process; interview students and families; as well as managing admissions applications.

Apply Now! Service term begins September 2021

vhcb.org/americorps VHCB AmeriCorps offers: • living allowance • health insurance • an education award • training opportunities • leadership development

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ADMISSIONS STAFF

FACILITIES OPERATIONS STAFF Accepting applications for custodial, grounds and public safety staff. Join our Team! Some positions offer a sign-on bonus of $500 after completing six months of employment.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS Help provide computing, technology and telecommunication support for the Norwich community. Positions of all skill levels are available. For further information or to apply for these and other great jobs:

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AUGUST 18-25, 2021

Community & Home Support Person WHY NOT HAVE A JOB YOU LOVE? Join our dedicated team and together we’ll build a community where everyone participates and belongs.

Administrative Services Technician Office of the Defender General, Montpelier. Previous administrative office experience required. Requires high attention to detail, patience, a sense of humor, and excellent customer services skills.

Champlain Community Services is proud to be voted as one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” for the third year in a row and we want you to be a part of our team! At CCS, employees find a positive work culture, excellent training and support, opportunities for personal development and professional advancement, as well as a strong benefits package including paid time off, affordable health insurance, paid holidays and more. Work at CCS and support our mission to build a community where everyone participates and belongs. Visit ccs-vt.org for more information.

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• Full-time, limited service (through 6/30/23) exempt, PG17 State position with benefits. • $17.49/hr. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. EOE Email resume and cover letter by Sunday, August 29th to: Mary Deaett, HR & Program Manager

American Red Cross wants to meet you at our Onsite Hiring Event! Walk-ins Welcome!

mary.deaett@vermont.gov.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 32 North Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

American Red Cross Offers: • $1000 Sign on Bonus • $15.75 to $16.13 per hour w/opportunities for overtime • Paid time off and 10 Holidays (including 4 floating) • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and 401K • 7 weeks of paid Phlebotomy training at the full rate of pay (mixture of innovative, cutting edge, virtual learning and in-person) • Opportunities for growth and development

To apply, please submit in Word or PDF format a resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, by e-mail to: HRApplications@leg.state. vt.us. Applications must be submitted by August 30, 2021.

We are looking for people who are respectful and understanding towards individuals with disabilities. Experience in the disability field a plus. Excellent training is given. You will work on a team. Hours needed are Wednesday/Thursday/ Fridays 8:30am - 4:00pm but more hours may be available if desired. Pay is $25/hour. Send your resume and at least 3 references to nbgteamvt@gmail.com.

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

ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN The Stowe Free Library is seeking a customer service and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Adult Services Librarian, and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This position involves direct contact with the public, providing adult library programming, and managing the inter-library loan service. This position includes evenings and Saturday hours, comes with excellent benefits and a starting salary of $17.92 – 18.91 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

TECHNICAL SERVICES & SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN

Apply Today: Entry level : https://bit.ly/RedCrossPhlebEL Experienced: https://bit.ly/RedCrossPhlebEXP

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

The ideal candidate for this role has a valid driver’s license, good driving record. Demonstrates excellence in customer service, communication skills and has scheduling flexibility. Work experience in the health care field preferred; however, it is not required. Experienced Phlebotomist: Minimum one year of satisfactory performance in Phlebotomy/Dialysis, LNA, Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience is preferred. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge of and experience with computers, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), data base management, and current technologies are preferred. Good verbal and written communication, customer service, organizational, and supervisory skills are required. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work and to lift and shelve books. Job descriptions and application can be obtained on the Town of Stowe website: townofstowevt.org. Send employment application, letter of interest and resume to: Town of Stowe, Attn: Recruiter, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672 or email recruit@stowevt.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. E.O.E. 7t-TownofStoweLibrary081121.indd 1

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The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to hire two attorneys to provide legal research and analysis, legislative drafting, policy analysis, and other legal services to the Vermont General Assembly. The Office of Legislative Counsel is a nonpartisan office that provides legal support to all members of the General Assembly, regardless of party or political affiliation. Serving as a Legislative Counsel is challenging, interesting, and exciting. You will be part of a highly professional and collegial team that is proud of, and enthusiastic about, the mission of the Office.

Professional Part time Community and Home Support position in Burlington for an autistic young adult male who is very athletic, sings like a charm and needs personable, mature, educated people to support him. If you have those qualities and have related skills please apply!

STOWE FREE LIBRARY

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We are hiring Phlebotomists (entry level and experienced) for our team to help operate blood drives in your community. Comprehensive paid training program.

LEGISLATIVE STAFF ATTORNEYS

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Companion $20 per hour.

Need Companion for our 27-year-old daughter. She is developmentally delayed. She takes full care of herself, just needs a little companionship and company. Must have driver’s license and car. No smoking. Days and times flexilble. $20 per hour. Please call or email with questions. Morton Bostock, morton.bostock@gmail.com 802-862-7602

Carpenters Wanted! Needed Immediately! Finish Carpenters, Carpenters and Carpenters Helpers. Good Pay, Full Time and Long Term! Chittenden County. Call Mike at 802-343-0089 or Morton at 802-862-7602.

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT

JOIN one of the best places to work in Vermont! United Way of Northwest Vermont is committed to building The United Way of Northwestcelebrates Vermont (UWNWVT) is a leading an inclusive culture—in our workplace and the community at large—that the diverse voicesorganization of our in Chittenden, Fran lin and Grand Counties that employees, volunteers, donors, community partners and the Isle individuals andharnesses families the wepower serve.of nonprofits, government, businesses

and thousands of volunteers to address the complex human care needs of our community members. We believe that true social innovation comes from creative collaborations.

We invite you to bring your unique experience to our work as a staff accountant on our Finance Team.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the leader of the organization and articulates a vision fo

Support annual budget andefforts financial forecast • Assist Directors and Senior Leadership Team memCommunity •Impact thatthe is achieved through the of a diverse team of high-performin as needed. bers with monthly review of their general ledgers.leaders, staff planning and volunteers. The CEO works across private, public and corporate sectors t bolster community education and financial stability.and submit • Work health, with Budget Managers to review • Prepare various month-end and year-end activities grant reporting to funding partners as needed. as they relate to finance & accounting.

We are seeking a CEO who is experienced in the management of organizations, business, and resource development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in lea UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST VERMONT employees enjoy a range of excellent benefits including health, dening through change, promoting diversity and inclusion and leveraging community resources tal and vision insurance, a generous paid vacation policy including paid Holidays, 403(b) contributions, a robust to achieve results. The chief executive must be a skilled communicator, negotiator, and wellness program and more! trusted team builder. United Way of Northwest Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for candidates to join our team who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the organization. Interested candidates may visit www.unitedwaynwvt.org for the full job description. To apply candidates should send via e-mail a resume and cover letter by 08/31/2021: Hiring@unitedwaynwvt.org. No phone calls please. Interested candidates may visit www.unitedwaynwvt.org to download the

VSJF BUSINESS MANAGER Join our values driven team and be responsible for bookkeeping, contracts management and some HR duties in support of our innovative programs and services -- all aimed at strengthening Vermont’s economy. Employee health and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement contribution. VSJF is an equal opportunity employer. Job description at: vsjf.org/ about-vsjf-vermont/jobopenings. Apply by 5pm, 9/8/21 at jobs@vsjf.org.

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For confidential consideration, candidates should send via e-mail a resume, cove letter and statement of interest by February 17, 2017 to: searchcommittee@ unitedwaynwvt.org. No phone calls, please. UWNWVT is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) is seeking an Energy and Climate Program Associate to help shape public understanding of the value of reducing fossil fuel consumption – through efficiency, conservation, renewable investments, and smart land use practices – and to inspire individual, community, program and policy solutions to the challenge. The Energy and Climate Program Associate will coordinate the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network and will assist VNRC’s partner organization – Vermont Conservation Voters – to help elect climate leaders to the Vermont Legislature and statewide offices during election years. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Commitment to protecting Vermont’s environment and promoting fossil-fuel free energy solutions. • Attention to detail and proven coordination and collaboration skills. • Strong communication skills. • Self-motivation and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Social media, event planning, graphic design, media relations, public speaking/presentation experience helpful. VNRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a process of centering equity, environmental justice, diversity, and inclusion in our work through such values as humility and 2:20 PM reciprocity, collaboration and power sharing, and integrity and accountability. Applicants should share a commitment to this effort. Starting salary is commensurate with experience, with total salary and benefits package ranging between $50,000-$58,000. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume and three references to aconnizzo@vnrc.org. Letters should be addressed to Johanna Miller, Energy and Climate Program Director. Applications are due by Monday, August 30th. Learn more at vnrc.org.

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AUGUST 18-25, 2021

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Collections/Education Visitor Engagement Specialist Part-Time, Wage Position The Fleming Museum is hiring a Collections/Education Visitor Engagement Specialist. This person will work with the Collections Manager and the Curator of Education to facilitate museum object viewing in both scheduled classes and informal conversations in the galleries. This position is for approximately 20 hours a week, temporary hourly employment status with funding for 16 weeks in the fall semester. Continuation of funding possible if grant funds are awarded. Twenty hours will occur during the schedule of Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Desired qualifications are knowledge about object handling, interest in museum education, comfort with public engagement and speaking, knowledge of non-Western art and anthropology. This is a part-time wage position and is not eligible for benefits. To apply, send resume and cover letter to fleming@uvm.edu and write “Collections/Education Position” in the subject field. No phone calls accepted. Application deadline of 08/30/2021 at midnight, projected start date of 09/14/21. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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in Richmond Vermont is looking for a highly motivated, task oriented, dynamic line cook. Qualified applicants must have high volume cooking experience, strong communication skills and reliable transportation. • 35 to 40+ hours a week. • $18 to $25/hour dependent on experience

Position starts at $17/hour after a short probationary period.

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As an Assistant Enrollment Manager, you will work as part of the Enrollment Team to recruit and enroll eligible children and families throughout northwestern Vermont. You will manage the program's outreach and recruitment strategy and implementation, including coordinating social media campaigns and local print and radio advertising; track the efficacy of outreach efforts; develop and maintain communications and relationships with community referral sources; respond to referrals and enrollment inquiries from families from diverse backgrounds; assist families with enrollment paperwork; and attend recruitment events.

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Lewis Creek Builders is searching for a Project Manager for our residential construction Design-Build team. This is a full time, salaried position.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in communications, human services or related field, as well as 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience. Also required are effective verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), intermediate skills in Microsoft Office; excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong cooperative relationships with program staff, parents, and state and community agencies and organizations; a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks; and a can-do, extra-mile attitude.

The Project Manager is responsible for stewarding projects from estimate to completion. Key responsibilities include estimating, project development, project planning and scheduling, detailed project cost reporting, and client communications and relationship management. The ideal candidate is a polished professional with a strong knowledge of building means, methods, and components. The right fit for our team will demonstrate: • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. • 5+ years of construction project management, carpentry, design or comparable industry experience. • Ability to balance deadlines, anticipate challenges, and facilitate collaboration with our team and trades partners. • Enthusiasm for working as a part of a team, learning and utilizing the tools and processes unique to our specialized design-build workflow.

30 hours/week, full year. Starting wage $25.00 per hour. Health plan and excellent benefits. This is a temporary position funded under the American Recovery Plan through March 31, 2023. Continuation of this position after this date is contingent upon funding.

Our team places a high value on critical thinking, kindness, and incredible service to our clients. We will invest significant time in training the right candidate.

To apply, please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers and submit a cover letter, resume, and three work references. No phonecalls, please. CVOEO / Head Start is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Lewis Creek Builders is committed to serving our team, clients, community, and the environment. We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, disability and life insurance, retirement contribution matching, and paid time off. Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to operations@lewiscreekbuilders.com. View all our open positions at lewiscreekbuilders.com.

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Place is seeking a senior designer.

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

Small Cleaning Company seeks applicants for full and part time cleaning positions. Must have reliable vehicle and cell phone. Must have tidy, professional appearance, willingness to work hard, and accept feedback/instructions gracefully.

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Help Vermonters pursue their education goals!

Outreach Database Specialist We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals. You’ll work in a relaxed yet challenging environment that includes access to a fabulous onsite fitness room and café. VSAC is looking for an inquisitive and detail-oriented problem solver to work across the Career and Education Outreach department to support database administration, effective use of technology, and process improvement. The position also provides substantial data-related support to Vermont State GEAR UP, working closely with the GEAR UP data and evaluation team. GEAR UP and VSAC’s other outreach programs are funded by the Federal Department of Education and designed to increase the high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rates for students who are from modest income backgrounds, first in their families to go to college, and/ or experiencing other forms of inequity and exclusion. The ideal candidate has a knack for computers and technology, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for data and analytics. You are self-sufficient but proactively seek input from the team when needed. You are an enthusiastic collaborator who communicates clearly to colleagues with varying levels of technical expertise and builds strong working relationships with staff (e.g. registrars) at our partner schools. You exercise good judgment when working with sensitive data and when communicating with program partners and individuals we serve. You are great with details, deadlines, and documentation. You thrive in a dynamic work environment and you are responsive to shifting priorities and constructive feedback. You are curious, and you love a challenge: When you encounter a complex problem you can’t wait to dig in and figure it out!

Are You Awesome? We’re Hiring. Northeast Kingdom Human Services is looking for some awesome people who are interested in meaningful work, helping others, helping their community, and working with a great team. If this sounds like you, apply for one of our current job opportunities! IS Data Analyst – Newport & St. Johnsbury, full-time Mental Health EMR System Analyst – Newport & St. Johnsbury, full-time Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Therapist Positions Newport & St. Johnsbury, full-time Community Rehabilitation & Treatment (CRT) Nurse – Newport, full-time Community Rehabilitation & Treatment (CRT) Director Newport & St Johnsbury, full-time

Why is NKHS Awesome? Fantastic benefits package 403b retirement plan with company contribution & match Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays Tuition & continuing education reimbursements Outstanding employee wellness program

Required: Bachelor’s Degree with relevant coursework and/ or experience in data science, computer science, information technology, programming, or a related field; experience in data entry, data administration, and/or research related roles; and advanced skills with Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software. Preferred: Experience with relational databases and data integrity procedures, and familiarity with k-12 school systems, post-secondary programs, and related financial and admissions procedures. VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package. This is a grant funded position that is contingent upon continued grant funds. Apply ONLY online at vsac.org. (Jobs at VSAC link in site footer). Include resume & cover letter.

For more information or to see a complete list of our current job opportunities, please visit our careers page at nkhs.org. Apply through our website or send resume and letter of interest to jobs@nkhs.net. NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. 10v-NKHS081821.indd 1

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VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404 EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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AUGUST 18-25, 2021

Zoning Administrator

Deli & Front of House Staff We are seeking hardworking applicants to help serve our customers great food with a smile. Wally's Place has served the community of South Hero and beyond for over 13 years. We offer competitive pay, a fun work atmosphere and room to grow. Applicants must have a positive attitude, work well with others and communicate well. Apply in person or online: bit.ly/WallysPlace2021

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This is a part time position 20-24 hrs per week in a busy small town. Person will be required to administer zoning regulations and assist the Planning Commission and Development Review Board. You will be responsible for administering permits and violations, as well as assisting applicants through the application processes. Prior experience needed. See full job description at:

newhavenvt.com.

Please submit resume by August 30, 2021 to newhavenclerk@gmavt.net.

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WE'RE HIRING! TASTING ROOM POSITION Tasting Room Position at Snow Farm Vineyard includes: working one weekend day plus other days available, flexible, preferring 3-4 days of work from 10-6, serving wine, (must be over 18), hospitality a must and enjoy working with people, learning about and marketing the wine and products in the tasting room, working with technology Ipad for sales, cleaning, labeling and other jobs to keep the public area clean. Apply: Cassandra@snowfarm.com.

WINE MAKER ASSISTANT Winemaker and Vintner Patrick Barrelet is looking for an assistant in the production area to help with all areas of wine production involving tanks, cleaning, filter press set up, harvesting grapes. Send cover letter and/or resume to: Patrick@snowfarm.com

GRAPE HARVESTERS Looking for people to help harvest grapes starting September 13, 2021. Flexible days/hours but prefer 9-4. Dress for outdoor work, bring own pruners, lunch. Normal harvest Monday – Friday. Carpool from Burlington to S. Hero 30 minutes. Perfect extra job for $ for college student, retired persons etc. Call Snow Farm 802-372-9463

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• Lawn Care Team • Garden Team • Construction Install Team Help us help you, by spreading the word! Allow us to train and educate the familiar faces you know so we can continue providing top of the line service during every maintenance visit and every project completed.

COMMERCIAL LOAN CREDIT ANALYST Union Bank, your hometown community bank since 1891, is an employer of choice in the markets we serve. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Currently, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our existing team of dedicated Commercial Service professionals as a Commercial Loan Credit Analyst.

This individual will be responsible for analyzing credit requests to determine the level of risk involved in extending credit. The analysis consists of scrutiny of a potential borrower’s character, capacity, and capital and evaluation of those characteristics in relationship to the current economy and the conditions predicted over the loan period. Assist Commercial Lenders with credit analysis. This position may be located in our Morrisville main office or in one of our branch office locations throughout northern Vermont (including Chittenden County). Qualified candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance, Accounting or related field with 2 to 3 years of credit analysis experience. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills are essential, and prior experience with commercial lending, underwriting and loan documentation is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interact with lenders to discuss credit requests and existing loans. The ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment, with the ability to anticipate and meet deadlines is important. The position requires an individual who is organized and is able to work on several tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude. The selected candidate must have the ability to work both independently, as well as in a team setting with other credit analysts and bank staff, to successfully follow through on projects as assigned. Good judgment, mathematical aptitude, and self-confidence are important. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Union Bank offers a generous and comprehensive benefits program for full time employees, including three options of comprehensive medical insurance coverage, two dental insurance options, a robust 401(k) plan with a generous company match, fully paid life and disability insurance, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and opportunities for professional education and career growth. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to:

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Laraway School is located on an old farm site of 39 acres and is a strengths-based special education/ mental health day treatment program with a focus on experiential and hands on learning opportunities. Staff and students engage in active learning partnerships. Laraway School has strong programming in Outdoor Education, the Arts, and land based activities.

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The person in this position will provide daily educational and behavioral support to individual students struggling to find success in the educational setting. Candidates will also support individualized academic plans, classroom based activities; community based service learning and school to work initiatives. Time will also be spent in the outdoor learning environment. Education Requirements: Bachelor degree, pursuing Bachelor Degree or a willingness to pursue a Bachelor degree upon hire. We are seeking both part time and full time candidates.

The Special Educator/Case Manager will case manage all aspects of a student’s services both special education and mental health while adhering to all state and federal regulations. This position supports the student, team, teachers and family in carrying out education and treatment goals. Special Education Licensure is required, or candidate should at minimum be nearing completion, for this position and prior experience working with emotional and behavior disorders is preferred.

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONISTS — BACKPACK Backpack is seeking motivated individuals to join our team. The interventionist will provide individualized support to a child or youth struggling to find success in the public school due to socialemotional and behavioral challenges. Successful candidates will have enthusiasm and talent in implementing and engaging students in behavioral programming. Some flexibility and travel may be required. Education Requirements: Bachelor degree, pursuing Bachelor Degree or a willingness to pursue a Bachelor degree upon hire. We are seeking both part-time and full-time candidates.

COMMUNITY & RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES Full & Part-Time Positions We are seeking individuals to fill roles who can provide support to clients in a community and/or residential setting. Actual shifts will vary by position, most requiring afternoon, evening and/or weekend work. Candidates must be flexible and patient, enthusiastic about working with youth and enjoy physical activity. The role provides one-on-one supports in social, recreational, and educational settings. Positions require the ability to engage in physical activities, some strenuous, including hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, swimming, etc. Prior experience working with youth that have emotional behavioral disorders is a plus. High School Diploma is required.

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CLINICAL CASE MANAGER (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME) — LARAWAY SCHOOL The Clinical Case Manager works in concert with a multi-discipline treatment team consisting of behavioral staff, special educators and teachers to provide trauma informed care for our students and support for staff. The Clinical Case Manager works in a therapeutic milieu to provide treatment planning, behavior planning and clinical supervision for staff. The Clinical Case Manager represents for treatment team meetings and other team meetings. The position requires close collaboration with school staff and partners from outside of the agency. Good communication skills and flexibility is a must for this position. Requirements: Master’s Degree in counseling or social work, licensure preferred (rostered or eligible to be rostered), and prior experience involving direct service work in a clinical setting for youth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • All candidates must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal record check, have a safe driving record, and access to a reliable, registered and insured vehicle. • If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic organization that encourages creativity, growth and collaboration…come join our team! • A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is offered to all full-time employees.

Submit resume and three references to: Laraway Youth & Family Services – Attn: Lisa Vanat P.O. Box 621, Johnson, VT 05656 Phone: 802-798-9046 Fax: 802-635-7273 Email: apply@laraway.org LYFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTORS These teachers are responsible for the development of curriculum delivered to students, and supporting the teaching team. They will develop and deliver classroom and field-based curriculum, reflecting current best practices and utilizing a variety of mediums including technology, hands-on and project based learning, differentiated instructions and the concepts of universal designs for learning. The Academic Instructor is a key person in supporting the students throughout the day in the various activities of the school. The instructor will also provide daily leadership, support and direction to homeroom students and staff, collaborate and team teach, evaluate student progress, and support students throughout the day with academic tasks and behavioral situations both on and off campus. Academic Instructor Requirements: Candidate must possess Vermont Teaching License, or nearing completion of licensure with the State of Vermont. Unlicensed individuals with a degree in associated field with supporting coursework in specified field will be given consideration. Experience in Human Services or related field is a plus. Additional on the job training is provided.

PROGRAM CLINICIAN — SUBSTITUTE CARE This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Substitute Care, the Clinical Leadership Team and the Substitute Care Leadership Team to provide ongoing clinical guidance and supervision for Substitute Care services and staff. The majority of time will be spent focused in the areas of direct service, supervision and administrative duties, with appropriate balance to be determined in coordination with the Program Director. Requirements: Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or social work. Must have and maintain a current license to practice in the State of Vermont. Licensed Mental Health Counselor is a plus. Must have the ability to supervisor others towards licensure, ability to diagnose and approve plans of care and be eligible to bill for direct services. Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

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(JULY 23-AUG. 22):

“If we wait until we are ready, we will be waiting for the rest of our lives,” declared novelist Lemony Snicket. This is good advice for you to heed right now. I really hope you avoid the temptation to wait around for the perfect moment before you begin. In my vision of your best approach, you will dive into the future without trying to have all your plans finalized and all your assets gathered. I expect you will acquire the rest of what you need once the process is underway.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A blogger who calls herself TheSaddestChorusGirlInTheWorld writes, “Having sex with someone is a big deal and involves a ton of vulnerability. And I think it’s troubling and gross and unhealthy and, yes, dangerous that we pretend otherwise and encourage people to ‘be mature’ by compartmentalizing or completely eliminating their deeper emotions from their sexuality. And even worse, any other view is dismissed as prudish and invalid and unenlightened and restrictive.” You may agree with everything TheSaddestChorusGirl says here. But if you haven’t arrived at her conclusions, now is a good time to meditate on them. Why? Because your assignment in the coming weeks is to deepen and refine your relationship with your

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The popular American TV sitcom 30 Rock produced 138 episodes in seven seasons. At the height of its success, it crammed an average of 9.57 jokes into every minute. Its comic richness derived in large part from multitalented Taurus star Tina Fey, who created the show and played one of its main characters. She was also a writer and executive producer. I propose we make her your role model in the coming weeks. According to my projections, you’re entering a charismatic, ebullient and creative phase of your astrological cycle. It’s time to be generous to the parts of your life that need big happy doses of release and liberation. GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): I got an email from a Gemini reader named Jaylah. She wrote, “Hi, not sure if you remember me, but in our past lives, you and I used to write sacred cuneiform texts on clay tablets while sitting across from each other in a cave in Mesopotamia 4,910 years ago. Your name was Nabu. Mine was Tashmetu. I was always a little jealous because you earned more money than I, but it didn’t get in the way of our friendship. Anyway, if you ever want to catch up about the old days, give me a holler.” I loved receiving this inquiry from a soul I may have known in a previous incarnation. And what she did by reaching out to me happens to be the perfect type of activity for you Geminis right now. Secrets of your history may be more available than usual. The past may have new stories to tell. A resource from yesteryear could prove valuable in the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerianborn Franz Kafka was an interesting writer and a master of language. But even for him, it could be a challenge to convey what he really meant. He said, “I am constantly trying to communicate something incommunicable, to explain something inexplicable, to tell about something I only feel in my bones and which can only be experienced in those bones.” Now here’s the good news, as far as you’re concerned, Cancerian: I suspect that in the com-

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Katherine Mansfield once told her friend Virginia Woolf, “You put me in touch with my own soul.” I’m sorry Mansfield didn’t previously have that precious connection, but I’m elated that Woolf helped her make it. In the coming weeks, I expect you will encounter an abundance of influences like Woolf: people and animals and places and experiences that can bring you into more intimate contact with your soul. I hope you take full advantage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): At the age of 70, Libran novelist Magda Szabó mused, “I know now, what I didn’t then, that affection can’t always be expressed in calm, orderly, articulate ways; and that one cannot prescribe the form it should take for anyone else.” In that spirit, Libra, and in accordance with astrological omens, I authorize you to express affection in lively, unruly, demonstrative ways. Give yourself permission to be playfully imaginative, exuberantly revelatory and vivaciously animated as you show the people and animals you cherish the nature of your feelings for them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do you Scorpios lie to yourselves more than the other signs lie to themselves? Are you especially prone to undermine yourselves through self-deception? I don’t think so. However, you might be among the signs most likely to mislead or beguile other people. (But here’s a caveat: On some occasions, your trickery is in a good cause, because it serves the needs of the many, not just yourself.) In any case, dear Scorpio, I will ask you to minimize all such behavior during the next five weeks. I think your success will depend on you being exceptionally honest and genuine — both to yourself and to others. SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I like being broken,” says Sagittarius actor Jamie Campbell Bower. “It means I can have chocolate for breakfast.” I guess that when he feels

down, he gives himself special permission to enjoy extra treats and privileges. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, you now have the right to give yourself similar permission — even though I don’t expect you’ll be broken or feeling down. Think of it as a reward for the brave work you’ve been doing lately. Enjoy this chocolatey grace period!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a Jewish theologian born under the sign of Capricorn. He wrote, “Indifference to the sublime wonder of living is the root of sin.” That’s a different definition of sin from what we’re used to! To be a moral person, Heschel believed, you must be in “radical amazement” about the glories of creation. I hope you will cultivate such an attitude in the coming weeks, Capricorn. It would be a mistake for you to numbly take things for granted. I dare you to cultivate as much awe, reverence and adoration as you can muster. AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A blogger who calls herself Hopeful Melancholy wrote a message to her lover. She said, “My favorite sexual position is the one where you work on your paintings and I work on my book, but we’re in the same room and occasionally smile at each other.” You might want to consider trying experiments comparable to that one in the coming weeks, Aquarius. The time will be fertile for you and your dear allies to work side by side; to cheer each other on and lift each other up; to explore new ways of cultivating companionship and caring for each other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dick Dudley was a 17th-century swindler. Among his many victims was the Pope. Dudley offered an item for sale that he claimed was a divine relic: a piece of the beard of St. Peter, founder of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope paid Dudley a small fortune for the treasure and kissed it copiously. Only later did the full story emerge: The so-called beard was in fact a sex worker’s pubic wig. I hope you don’t get involved in switcheroos like that anytime soon, Pisces. Make sure that the goods or services you’re receiving — and offering, for that matter — are exactly what they’re supposed to be.

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RE: MISSED OUT (BAD TIMING) You’d mentioned that you had imitated other habits and practices of mine, should I be so admired by the sincerest form of flattery! If you’re still reading these, I’m still missing you. You want another chance to kiss me? The ball is in your court. When: Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Where: Burger Night. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915386 SATURDAY AFTERNOON, BIKE PATH CAUSEWAY Saturday afternoon at the cut in the bike path causeway. You (dark-haired woman dressed in black) were on the rocks talking with your (F) friend. We hopscotched past each other a few times heading back to Burlington. I wish I’d found an excuse to say hello. I (M) wore an orange shirt. Care to ride together sometime? When: Saturday, August 14, 2021. Where: Burlington bike path. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915385 WALMART TIKI TORCHES AND TATTOOS We had the quiet corner of Walmart to ourselves. We chatted about tiki torches, string lights and shared tattoo stories. I feel like we could have talked more. I would love to chat again. If you see this, let me know the meaning of my tattoo or what T-shirt I was wearing so I know it’s you. When: Friday, August 13, 2021. Where: Walmart in Williston. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915384 LOWE’S, SHELBURNE ROAD I was AC shopping with a friend. I wore a purple T-shirt and khaki shorts. You were leaning on the display. You had a knee brace and a cane. I’m sorry for staring; you reminded me of someone I once loved. Perhaps you could be the next. If you’re single, I’d like to treat you to coffee and find out. When: Thursday, August 12, 2021. Where: Lowe’s, Shelburne Road. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915381

AUSSIE WALKER! BIKE PATH/SKATE PARK Love your beautiful light brown and white pup. When: Thursday, August 12, 2021. Where: Bike path/skate park. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915382 SEXY RUNNER, BOLTON MOUNTAIN ROAD On my way driving downhill after work, you were running up. We both caught each other’s eyes for a sec or two; I know we connected. Wish I’d stopped, but I drove on. Damn, you are gorgeous. Perhaps it’ll happen again soon, and I’ll pull over. When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Where: Bolton. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915379 ETHAN ALLEN HOMESTEAD, AUG. 11 You wear that deep-red sundress nicely; makes a guy’s work go by easier. Someday — who knows? — maybe I’ll pick some flowers for you. Thank you for brightening my morning. When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Where: Ethan Allen Homestead. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915378 TWO INTROVERTS AT THE BEACH You told me I screamed introverted, sitting alone reading my book. Of course, I said nothing — just smiled, trying to think of something to say back. And then you continued doing your own introverted thing. Perhaps we’ll meet again? When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Where: state park beach. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915377 CUTE AS A BUTTON You were cute as a button. We chatted about our tattoos, and the girls got mad I didn’t ask for your number. Well, I’m asking now, and maybe I’ll see you around again. ;) When: Sunday, August 8, 2021. Where: Speeder & Earl’s. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915376

GREEN RIVER NORTHSTARS LAST MOON In case you didn’t get my message, I’ll spy you back. Both our towns begin with M. I’m intrigued to continue the conversation. Beautiful boats those are. I was struck by your eyes. When: Thursday, July 22, 2021. Where: Green River. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915375 BEAUTIFUL LIONESS Not long ago, you were having the toughest day since we’ve known each other. I couldn’t stand to see you in pain, and I declared my feelings for you. Soon after, you withdrew, and I’m confused, because you show signs that you care. You’re one special lady, and I’d tell you of my love 100 times a day. When: Monday, July 26, 2021. Where: Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915374 BEAUTIFUL IN CROCS WITH DOG I saw you watching a performance with your beautiful brindle and white dog. We talked and laughed, and I fell for your gorgeous smile. I commented on your Crocs, and you displayed them proudly — such confidence! I think we have something special. When: Sunday, August 1, 2021. Where: Church Street, Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915373 NO SHOES, BLODGETT ST. PARTY You advised me to remove my shoes. It was a good call. You lamented about thirties men on the deck. I missed your number; that was an error! When: Sunday, August 8, 2021. Where: party on Blodgett Street. You: Woman. Me: Gender non-conformist. #915372 QUEER PUNKS KISSING OVER BIKES Cutest! Looked like so much fun, total romance! Hope you’re having the best summer, and thanks for being awesome, at least for a split second as I drove by on Thursday night. When: Thursday, August 5, 2021. Where: North and North Winooski. You: Gender non-conformist. Me: Gender non-conformist. #915371 LOTTA GRAY TOYOTA PICKUPS AROUND None of them has the sticker on the back window, but I always check. When: Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Where: Winooski. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915369

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TWO SWEETHEARTS Softer than a piper man, one day it called to you / I lost you to the summer wind. / The autumn wind, and the winter winds / They have come and gone / And still the days, those lonely days / they go on and on / And guess who sighs his lullabies / Through nights that never end? / My fickle friend, the summer wind. When: Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Where: in the ether. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915368 WATERBURY POST OFFICE PARKING LOT You: in a white van in the parking lot. Me: stopped in front of you to check on my kayak. CCR was blasting from my car. You commented about music events. I did, too. Sure would like to talk some more. When: Monday, July 26, 2021. Where: Waterbury Post Office parking lot. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915366 BULK THURSDAY BEAUTY We were both at the spice rack on a Thursday afternoon. You were wearing a colorful dress and had blond wavy hair. I was wearing a baseball cap and black glasses. We talked about your spice containers. I was intrigued but didn’t know how to parlay our spice conversation into something spicier. Let’s reconnect. When: Thursday, July 29, 2021. Where: downtown City Market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915364 WARREN JULY 4 PARADE Chatting by the general store block party was fun. Loved your Vermont outfit: big rubber boots and shorts! You knew the women in the band were local teachers’ daughters, and your hesitancy in sharing where you grew up was intriguing. Your smile could light up a room. Want to meet for a meal or drink and chat some more? When: Sunday, July 4, 2021. Where: Warren Parade Block Party. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915363 BMW SUV We chatted, blocking traffic just a little. I thought maybe you had something else you wanted to say? Maybe you should say what’s on your mind, but then I could be mistaken? Want to get together for coffee or an adult drink? When: Thursday, July 29, 2021. Where: Franklin County. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915361

SOUTH END DOG WALKER Crossed paths with a gorgeous and extremely busty woman walking a dog near corner of Flynn and Pine. Intrigued is an understatement. What’s your story? When: Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Where: South End, Burlington. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915367 GREEN RIVER, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 22 We were admiring each other’s black Bell canoes, chatted a bit and introduced ourselves; you’re from Montpelier. I knew I should have asked to stay in touch but hesitated, unsure about your status with your regular paddling partner. Is there room in your life for a friend? It would be sad, indeed, to miss the opportunity. When: Thursday, July 22, 2021. Where: Green River Reservoir. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915360 NOTHING VENTURED? Thanks for the wave from your silver HRV. Would you like to ride along on the next nice day? When: Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Where: 14 headed south. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915359 CITY MARKET SOUTH END ROAD You have neon hair. I had camo pants. We both were seen push-riding our carts at the same time. Driving away on the dirt road, you stopped to say hi! We got rushed by cars behind you. You had to peel off fast and said your first name and last name, but I could not hear your last name! When: Friday, July 23, 2021. Where: City Market South End. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915358 RE: “HOW CAN WE RECONNECT?” Via text, we have reconnected. Tonight I sent him an Instagram of what happened on our first date. No, we never worked together. We drive the same brand of car. Mine is blue. His is black. Yes, I have piercings: ears, nose, tongue and nipples. What more would you like to know? When: Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Where: Colchester Pond. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915357 SHAMWOW Your chapter in my book is over. It will forever be one of my favorites, but I cannot keep rereading it hoping for a different ending. Scoots. When: Friday, May 18, 2018. Where: Maple Valley Café. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915356

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Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums

Dear Reverend,

I am a world-class procrastinator. No matter what the task, workrelated or not, I can’t seem to do anything until the absolute last minute. Don’t get me wrong: I will always meet a deadline, but I sure won’t be done one second sooner. Is there any hope for me?

Dillydallier (FEMALE, 57)

I wonder if we’re related, because my superpower is also procrastination. And I’m only partially joking about that. Researchers from the University of Colorado have found that the tendency to procrastinate is roughly 50 percent due to genetics. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t change if you want to. If you ever get around to it, that is. As long as you do things by when they need to get done, it’s up to you how you get there. If you take time to ponder and percolate before tackling a task, that’s cool. If putting things off

to the last minute causes stress for you or those around you, that’s no good. I’ve found that setting a false deadline for myself never works, because I know I’m kidding myself. But there are lots of baby steps you can take toward being timelier. If you always start something the day before it’s due, try to get rolling two days before. Make

a list or an outline ahead of time. Set reminders on your phone. Better yet, turn off your phone and get rid of distractions. Have a friend be an accountability buddy to keep you on task. Of course, you may just put off doing any of those things. Studies have also shown that there is a link between high IQ and procrastination. The list of famous dawdlers is a long one: Leonardo da Vinci, Frank Lloyd Wright, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Margaret Atwood, to name a few. We may be slowpokes, but at least we’re in good company. Good luck and God bless,

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