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Ah, the marketplace of ideas. I’m just glad Pm not asking you guys for directions to the interstate. This issue has been nagging Cecil for a long time. In the first Straight Dope book I said the word for when you couldn’t think of the word was “aphasia.” Actually, this is the term for a language impairment due to brain damage, but I figured one might use it metaphorically to mean the Tve-got-it-on-the-tip-of-my-tongue” syndrome. Or at least I might use it that way, being the kind of guy who thinks of dictionary definitions as something to get you started. But lets face it, I was winging it. So when we did the TV show. I told Mike to say, yeah, there’s this word, “aphasia,” but its not really the word for when you can’t think of a word. Fact was, I couldn’t think of the word for when you can’t think of the word, presumptive proof in my mind that there wasn’t one. Still, one recognizes that in science new information is always coming in. O f the submissions above, anomia and dysnomia, which are more or less synonymous, are closer to what we’re after than aphasia. But they’re pretty much confined to the clinic, and in any case they don’t really get at the guts of the thing, which is the experience of almost knowing a word, not drawing a complete blank. Lethologica has the required meaning but, from what I can tell, is found striedy in books that have words like “lethologica” in them. In addition to Weird Words, cited above, it also turns up in Paul Dicksons Words (1982). The truth seems to be, judging from a collection of journal articles cited by Joseph G., that the real, or at least commonly used, term for “tip-of-the-tongue syndrome” is “tip-of-the-tongue syndrome” (or phenomenon, experience, or what have you). One hopes this is a trend. A few years ago, you may remember, I turned up the medical term “ice-cream headache,” which is com pletely ttwmedical in that you don’t have to consult a doctor to find out what it means. But just for that reason I can’t see this kincl of thing catching on. You tell your shrink, “Doc, IVe got this problem where there’s a word on the tip of my tongue,” and the doctor says, “Hm, you’ve got tip-of-the-tongue syndrome.” You’re going to pay a hundred bucks an hour for that? Whereas if he says you’ve got dysnomia or lethologica or something, you think, wow, maybe I can support group and get on “Oprah.” It’s human nature to a know things, and also human nature to think they’re not

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Dad” Jeffrey Nichols a run for the money. In a motion for “Emergency Temporary Relief’ Sweetser filed a couple weeks ago, she WARNING! - IF YOU ARE A PARAGON stated, “It is Plaintiff’s [Sweetser’s] understand | OF VIRTUE AND SCORN TH O SE W H O ing and belief that Defendant [Sands] has sup | PRY IN TO T H E PERSONAL LIFE OF ported himself over the past 15 years by work * PUBLIC FIGURES, D O N O T READ TH E Jj FOLLOWING. YOU’LL ONLY GET UPSET ing now and then, borrowing money from his I TH IS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING. HAVE A family and living off his friends.” Apparently, Susie Creamcheese smelled a rat 1 NICE DAY AND G O D BLESS AMERICA. early on. According to a pre-nuptual agreement | She was the bright star of the Vermont executed right before their August 1995 wed I Republican ticket — a lawyer, a champion of vicding, Sands acknowledged that Sweetser “shall * tim’s rights and a state senator who was the top have no liability whatsoever for any of David’s 1 vote-getter in Vermont’s largest county. But when debts... and agrees to fully compensate Susan | the votes were counted and the dust settled, for any loans she may make to him and for any | Susan Sweetser was a total bust. Congressman payments she may make on his behalf.” I Bernie Sanders beat her by 23 percentage points Sands also agreed “not to seek maintenance jj in what was supposed to have been a close elecpayments” from his new wife or “seek custody 1 tion. And with the election over, Susie or control of any of Susan’s property.” | Creamcheese marched right from the People’s Sweetser has asked the court for custody of | Court of the voting booth into the divorce court their daughter, six-month-old Francesca . I to rid herself of her second husband and father of Barbara, an order that Sands stay away from ^ infant daughter Francesca. With the election over, her Essex residence, and an order that Sands get I David Sands was expendable, and the marriage, a “meaningful job so that he will pay plaintiff | which had lasted a little over a year, was officially necessary child support and begin paying plain | going down in flames. tiff back for the substantial sums of money he I A couple weeks ago, a tiny little item inside owes her from her having paid his past due fed- § J the local daily announcing Sweetser had filed eral and state tax liability for 1992, 1993, 1994 g 1 for divorce caught many an eye. Everyone’s and 1995, his past credit card bill, his unpaid j | been asking, what’s up? rent from 1995 and his unpaid phone bill from ® | In fact, according to court his Stowe home.” She also I records, Susie Creamcheese was wants husband David to return § I livid that the Freeps had reportchecks and credit cards she fur- g II ed her divorce. In a fax she sent nished him. | | to Sands in New Hampshire (he Hey, everybody makes mishasn’t been real good about takes in life and love. But this 1 I answering the phone) Sweetser was someone who wanted to g wrote, ‘You should know that it represent the people of Vermont g I was not my choice to have this in Washington, D.C. This is the g j reported in the Free Press. In GOP candidate who tried to | fact, I had a lengthy go-around sell herself as “in the Vermont I I with Candy Page on Tuesday tradition.” As her campaign lit- § J night and I accused her and her erature stated, “Vermont has I paper of using the sleaziest tacbeen blessed with Republican g | tics and standards and having leaders of unique and uncom| no ethics. I let her know that I mon ability. A tradition of I felt the paper’s intrusion into excellence. Susan Sweetser is a § J my personal life, now that I am continuation of that tradition.” g 8 no longer a public figure, was Well, we’ll see about that. g | nothing short of harassment.” I ■ L g After all, despite getting rejected f | Sorry , but it’s wake-up-litM I big-time by the voters, Susie I tle-Susie time. Intrusion? Isn’t | Creamcheese is looking forward § this the same Susan Sweetser to a second run for statewide g 8 who hired a private detective to office. That’s what she told the g ! get the dirt on O f Bernardo Essex Reporter in a recent inter- f | from his ex-wife of 20 years view. “You’ll see the phoenix rise 1 I ago? C ’mon. from the ashes,” boasted David Sands popped up on Sweetser. She also took some i the Vermont scene during the shots at the congressman and the Vermont | ’94 election season. Word was, he had sold media — hey, when all else fails, blame the | timeshares in New Hampshire, but a look at bloody press. the candidate’s federal income tax forms indiSweetser whacked the Fourth Estate, partic- § ®cated David was not the most productive husularly the print media, which “was just horren- g 8 band a girl could marry. dous to us. They held my campaign to a differ- g | “I cannot continue with your games and ent standard... Nobody challenged Bernie — * | your manipulation,” wrote Sweetser. “I had so there was no accountability there for him.” I many hopes and dreams for us. It’s just so sad it And as for O f Bernardo, Susie Creamcheese § * has to end this way simply because you refuse stepped up to the microphone just like nation- | * to get a job and work for a living like the rest of al-anthem time at Centennial Field and belted g | the world.” out that famous old standard, “Sour Grapes.” ® | Sands appears to be living in the Franconia, “Bernie has no compunction about trying to 1 | New Hampshire, area with his sister but he will destroy his opponent,” Sweetser told the Essex § I be visiting a couple Chittenden County courtReporter. “It’s not just enough for him to win, g * houses in the coming months, both divorce he wants to make sure that you never come j court on Cherry Street and Superior Court on back again. I think he went out of his way to 4 | Main Street. That’s because he’s also being sued destroy me as a credible candidate.” | for repayment of two loans totaling $12,000 he Sorry, Susan. Bernie deserves credit for run- f tl obtained from a woman in Martha’s Vineyard ning yet another successful statewide campaign g 1 back in 1985. Jessica Waters, currently a resi— a record fourth victory for an independent in % ! dent of Langley, Washington, filed suit against Congress. But you get all the credit for destroying ® | Sands in Chittenden County Superior Court yourself as a credible candidate. Remember Dick 8 | back in June. As part of the record, Waters has Armey? Remember your little private detective § introduced a signed contractual agreement she caper? Remember arrogandy insisting the GOP | * rnade with Sands in September 1993 in which welfare bill included a $20 million increase in | he agreed to repaying the loan at the rate of 1 food stamps instead of a $20 million cut. | $100-a-month. According to court records, No, no. Don’t be shy. You gotta take credit 1 | Sands has paid back $1050 over the last three where credit is due. □ I years. 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hen The Roches played Burlington’s Flynn Theater last October, one of the evening’s show-stoppers was an a cappella cover of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. If you hadn’t expected to hear the piece — for years one of the trio’s signature numbers — its inclu sion may have been a surprise. Who ever heard of singing the Western world’s most beloved oratorio, the quintessential Christmas or Easter selection, three days before Halloween? Didn’t they know that unadorned female voices are too puny to even attempt Handel’s magnum opusi And where do these wacky dames get off utter ing, “For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth in the same breath, basically, as lines like, “I got on a bus/ in Ho-ho-kus, New Jersey?” But if these thoughts did enter the minds of anyone in the auditorium, their objections were drowned out by enthusias tic applause. The real question was whether the audience was responding more to The Roches’ sunny delivery or to the power and familiarity of the music itself. Messiah is the mother of all choral com positions. At Christmas time, especially, no other piece of music even comes close to its universal appeal — not even “White Christmas.” As one musicologist put it, it “vies with the plum pudding as a constant of English life.” It’s just as entrenched in the lives of Americans. This December, Vermonters who missed The Roches’ sneak preview can hear Handel’s Messiah in large and small settings, as audience-participa tion sing-alongs and on special radio broadcasts. W hat is remarkable about Messiah isn’t just that it gets performed a lot, but that every performance sells out — and has since George Frideric Handel wrote the work 255 years ago. Handel premiered Messiah in Dublin, Ireland, on April 13, 1742, as charity performance. In order to allow room for a larger audience, ladies were asked not to wear hoops in their skirts, and men to come without their swords. Seven hundred people, unencum bered by hoops or swords, packed the hall. The event raised enough money to free 142 debtors from prison. Returning to his home in London, Handel established an annual tradition of performing Messiah for the benefit of London’s Founding Hospital, and the piece took its place in the public’s imagination. The association between Handel’s mas terpiece and charitable causes is still very much alive today. A portion of the pro ceeds from this year’s sing-along in Burlington is dedicated to the Committee on Temporary Shelter. Very much alive, as well, is Messiah's, dominance over all other classical oratorial performances. “If you

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valuable focus of the Central Vermont com munity. “The performance itself has become an integral part of people’s lives,” says Webb. Having directed the oratorio too many times to count, this year Webb stepped aside to give his young associate, Dan Bruce, his first ut what is it about the piece that gives it its unprecedented appeal? “It’s a chance to conduct the piece. Speaking a few days before his debut, at great work, beautifully crafted, with such love and such purpose, it’s hard not to which several former music teachers would be affected,” Nieween suggests. But not perform under his baton, Bruce anticipated a sort of musical matriculation, a ch&nce to everyone is affected in the same way. excel in a new role. “The challenge for Nieweem, whose association with the piece me,” he added, “will be to stay focused on goes back to his high school days, stresses the work’s dramatic flow. Though oratorio the work as a whole, to unite the soloists, chorus and orchestra in one presentation.” doesn’t portray specific characters and This same process of forging multiple scenes, as opera does, the music carries a clear narrative. In the chorus, “For unto us voices into a single musical instrument is evident as Vermont Symphony choral a Child is born,” with its give-and-take between high- and low-pitch voices build director Robert Cormier rehearses his ing through “the government shall be upon singers. “Um-NEE-po-tent,” he gently His shoulders” to “His name shall be chides, tightening the articulation on the called: Wonderful, Counsellor...” Nieweem “Hallelujah Chorus.” DeCormier has says he can almost hear the proud voices of arranged his performers in quartets, rather than the more typical grouping by section, Mary and Joseph gazing at their newborn and gushing the Biblical equivalent of, to ensure, he explains, that “every person “He’s going to be a doctor.” has to really listen and blend with the peo Others cherish Messiah as a link ple next to them.” between generations. “People love the Listening to DeCormiefs coaching, it is piece,” Nieweem observes, “because their also easy to appreciate the musical qualities parents loved it before them .” One such that make Handel’s composition at once person is Burlington soprano Dana Mann, both accessible and inspiring. “It has a kind for whom the solo, “He shall feed his of directness and clarity, transparency, flock” evokes rich memories of her grand even,” explains Susan Brailove, a former mother, a promi music editor with nent contralto Oxford University around Minnesota’s Press, “which GETTING A p A N D E L Twin Cities in the enables singer and O N M ESSIAH 1920s and ’30s. listener, with a Mann remembers modicum of skill, listening, as a child, to hear all the elab heard it. But you’ll dazzle the gang at that to a recording of orate fugal writing. holiday bash with these arcane her grandmother Besides which,” she {Singing sober: Before the advent ■ ■ performing the adds, “it’s in Advocates piece. Later, as a English.” out inexpensive Messiah scores. < college student W hen baritone who sing together have less time returning home for Brett Murphy sings Together. M Thanksgiving and in the VSO s perspirit; Lacking autony, Christmas dinners, formance : founding members of Boston’s H; Mann sang another December 20, he Haydn Society were provided wit solo, “Come unto will be using the ping during rehearsals was affectl him” for her family. same score he has These early associa used every since Those naughttr Italians: The famous tions have sustained 1961, when, as a gal, “For unto us a Child is born,” has one her through innu mere ninth-grader, f obvious fla ^ fh e stress fills unnaturally on A A merable perfor he was invited to X the word Tor. f | | mances of Messiah. sing with the an Italian duet, twor And the two solos, Carmel, New York, translate, “No, ■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■ or trust with their soothing Love,” scan perfectly : *j | community chorus. Stroke of genius In 1737, Handel themes and person The battered score from ajtro^sjd^trf^ft M'righf $fd< al significance, pro has seen him paralyarfind H^pind “less than vided fitting selec through perfor ed.” For awhile he had trouble woi tions at her father’s mances in New he sat down to co funeral. duced the entire score m Just 24 days. 7 York, Pennsylvania For Vermont The bigger the better: For years, monster " I and throughout Philharmonic con Messiahs were all the rage in England. On the Vermont. It carries centenary of Handel’s death, 81,319 people ductor Brian Webb, layers of notations, attended a concert given by a 460-piece the annual Messiah orchestra backed by a chorus of 2765 voices. C ontinued on ritual provides a page 12 only attend one choral composition,” observes Burlington Oratorio Director David Nieweem, “it’s this one. Messiah is to oratorio what Nutcracker is to ballet.”

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E nom oN tm em j released, CD & cassette) — Anyone who would take on Jimi Hendrix’ band name has got something going — especially if they’re a solo act. Indeed, she’s been called by more than one critic a Hendrix re-born female, but that’s not the whole story. Steph Pappas, a great fringe-jacketed gal with guitar and an attitude to match, is no rehashing of a ’60s Experience, no matter the references. She calls herself “not for the faint hearted,” which works for me. Hers is a big, go-forbroke voice: Imagine Joan Armatrading raised in Texas in the shadow of Janis Joplin. A gutsy guitar: Imagine Stevie Ray Vaughan influenced by, (name any great punk band) — she calls it what it is in “Blues/Punk.” Songs like “I Been Sing’n ’n Play’n Guitar in Texas,” with its non sequitur “I Been Workin on the Railroad” (proof that Pappas can’t ever quite leave a

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...THE P O P E OF P O W E R P O P Marshall Crenshaw has yet to become a musical legend like the ones he's played on screen and stage — Buddy Holly and John Lennon — but he does a swell job of playing himself. His affection for musical Americana is revealed in his volume about rock 'n' roll movies (Hollywood Rock), and compilations of tradi tional music. A timeless pop tunesmith, Crenshaw co-wrote the Gin Blossom hit, 'Til I Heard It From You," and has heaps of achingly catchy songs to his own name. Listen to the latest, from Miracle of Science, when he returns to Burlington, courtesy of Club Toast, this Thursday.

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COFFEE BREAK His shows at the Flynn didn’t do well, and last weekend at Contois Livingston Taylor was a bust. That may or may not have anything to do with Vermont Coffeehouse organizer Jack Honig’s sabbatical from the music booking scene. Claiming he’s taking just one year off, the Williston resident and Phil Ochs aficionado explains he’s going into the film business. Well, gradually. First is a minor role as a wedding guest in Martin Guigui’s Vermont-filmed pic, Wedding Band. Then, says Honig, he’s going to be in charge of merchandising for a film about “The Kingmaker,” the Duke of Marlborough, aka Princess Di’s great-great-grandfa ther and relative of Winston Churchill. (What, one might wonder, will comprise the merch?) The third plan remains under wraps — Honig simply calls it “my own pet project.” Vermont’s guy a cappella group, Class Act, closes down Vermont Coffeehouse this weekend. CATCHING THE FLOW Hard to keep up with the well-traveled Belizbeha, Vermont’s purveyors of “new soul.” A feature in the January 1997 Northeast Performer magazine — penned by Burlington

songstress-journalist Rebecca Padula — is just the beginning. The seven-piece hip-hoppers were also covered in Relix and San Francisco’s Soma. Meanwhile, the band has just returned from anoth er Southern tour, including D.C., where they shared a bill with A Tribe Called Quest and Medeski, Martin & Wood, which could become a law firm if music fails them. Closer to home, Belizbeha are turning into regulars at Boston’s Paradise and Manhattan’s New Music Cafe. A live CD, recorded at Johnson State’s Dibden Center last month, is due out in the spring. Tentative title: On His 40th Birthday, in honor of saxophonist Dave Grippo, who performed at the show. The band’s still waiting to get confirmation of those rumored dates in Rio for Carnival. Either way, they’re taking time off in January (good time to stay inside) to write a project ed 15 new tunes. For his part, rapper Kyle “Fattie Bumbalattie” Thompson is compiling local hip-hop, house, jun gle, trip-hop and “all that hoppy music,” he says, for a Burlington underground music CD (let’s call it “undie”). Tracks from the likes of Craig Mitchell and DysFunkShun will be segued by beats from WRUV DJs, Thompson explains, “to make it sound like a radio show.” Putting it all together at Dan Archer Studio over winter break, he hopes to have the undies out before February. PS. If you happen

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THE PERCOLATORS (acoustic), City Market, 11 a.m. No cover. JOHN BOEHM (folk legend series), Java Love, 8 p.m. No cover. OPEN MIKE (acoustic), Vermont Coffeehouse, Vermont Pasta, 8 p.m. Donations. RUSS FLANAGAN (rock-jazz), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. No cover. FLEX RECORDS NIGHT (dub DJ), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. No cover. ALALESSI (acoustic), Thirsty Turtle, Waterbury, 8 p.m. No cover. GLENDON ENGALLS (jazz), Main Street Bar and Grill Downstairs, Montpelier, 11 a.m. No cover.

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OPEN MIKE (all genres), Cafe No No, 8 p.m. Donations. GRATEFUL JAVA JELLY (open grateful/blues jelly), Java Love, 8 p.m. No cover. SMOKE HOUSE (rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. No cover. ZOLA TURN, LINDY PEAR (alt-rock), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. No cover. WOMEN'S NIGHT (dinner), Last Elm, 6 p.m. $2/Donations. ALLEY CAT JAM (rock-blues), Alley Cats, 9 p.m. No cover.

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THE BURLYTOWN BEANERY OPEN MIC KNIGHT (acoustic), Java Love, 7 p.m. No cover. JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT, Last Elm, 9 p.m. $3. FLASHBACK: HITS OF THE '80S (DJ), Club Toast, 9:30 p.m. No cover/$5 under 21. BLACK RHYTHMS W/CRAIG MITCHELL &LITTLE MARTIN (DJ), Club Metronome, 9:30 p.m. No cover. THE JAMES 0. BAND (rock), Nectar’s, 9:30 p.m. No cover. CHRISTMAS PARTY W/JAMES HARVEY QUARTET (jazz), Rio’s, Winooski, 8 p.m. No cover.

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s tr a ig h t continue scrutinizing contract bidding procedures, which have previously been the chief source o f contention between Flanagan and Dean. It’s all in keeping with the bulldog image Flanagan fash ioned for himself in TV ads during his recent re-election campaign. Choosing his words careful ly, the auditor implied in an interview last week that the governor’s re-election landslides may be making Dean increas ingly intolerant o f criticism. “H e’s not known for his thick skin,” Flanagan said, adding that “the political environm ent swirling around the governor’s office is in need o f some counterpoint and balance.” Unwilling to style himself a latter-day Elliot Ness, Flanagan concedes his investigations do not reveal festering corruption, but instead cast light on “a lackadaisical pattern.” It’s main ly a m atter o f state officials “doing things a certain way because they’ve always been done that way.” Bureaucrats, he says, “have to be reminded that what they’re spending is real money.” The high degree o f self-con fidence Flanagan displays derives partly from the fact that his performance in office has received generally positive reviews from professional refer ees and from state lawmakers. M any o f the auditor’s more controversial findings have been independently substantiated, and Flanagan’s recommenda tions for reform are mostly being implemented. In response to a recent survey conducted by his own office, several state agencies gave the auditor high marks for professionalism.

“He’s done a very thought ful and professional job,” agrees Speaker of the House Michael Obuchowski. The Barre Democrat says that Dean’s aides have sought in the past to make an issue of the auditor’s hardcharging style in an effort to “turn attention from the fact that in some cases they haven’t done what they’re supposed to do.” State Senator Elizabeth Ready, a member o f the legisla ture’s joint fiscal committee, praises Flanagan’s “leadership” in working for “performancebased budgeting.” Under this rubric, state agencies must show that they have spent past appro priations efficiently before receiving new outlays o f public funds. Calling himself a “fiscally responsible populist,” Flanagan argues that his bulldog role is particularly valuable at a time when state leaders are constant ly seeking to trim expenditures. “We can relieve some o f the fis cal stress in state government by saving money through greater efficiency rather than through program cuts,” he says.

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paigner able to raise impressive amounts o f money. C ;■ ^ Charges of heavy reliance on out-of-state contributions have dogged Flanagan in each o f his subsequent contests — years spent as a Wall Street lawyer did win Flanagan some well-heeled allies. The PennHarvard connections haven’t hurt, either. “Look at where so much of his campaign money comes from,” urges Gerald Morrissey, the Republican candidate for auditor who lost to Flanagan by 10 percentage points last month. “That tells me there’s a national scheme to move Ed forward in Vermont politics.” To Morrissey, Flanagan remains a “headline-grabber” : who “hasn’t done a good job of representing the middle-class Vermonter.” V r Many of the auditor’s fellow Democrats defend him against that characterization. Ready, for example, says that Flanagan has “sometimes worked quietly . behind the scenes” to achieve important results. Significantly, other openly ambitious politicians refrain from attacking Flanagan as an ego-tripper — even when offered the cover of anonymity. In their shared opinion,

Continuedfrompage 13 diplomatically. He’s more forthcoming in regard to his personal ambi tions; indeed, they’ve been unmistakable since he moved to Vermont a dozen years ago. A Vermont political career may have been encoded in Flanagan’s genes. His father, Bernard, worked in f ' Washington for several years as a legislative assistant to Senator George Aiken, one of the icons o f Vermont state politics. Born and raised in the nations capi tal, Edward himself served as an intern to Aiken and later took a job in Jimmy Carters, administration as a health poli cy analyst. Flanagan also has deep fam ily roots in Franklin County. He first became active in Green Mountain politics at age 20, managing the campaign of a Republican primary challenger to then-Governor Deane Davis. His next big step came 18 years later, when he took on Attorney General Jeffrey Amestoy in the 1988 election. Flanagan lost that race, only three years after becoming a ' full-time Vermont resident, but it marked him as a hard cam

* rights activist. “I’m an activist Flanagan’s undisguisedaspirain the field o f human rights, tions for higher office afe Well within the expansive bounds of arid I try to be a whole person as well as an elected official.” the profession. On the super-charged sub Even more significandy, the ject of same-sex marriage, he highest-ranking openly gay takes an unequivocal stance: politician in Vermont says he “All Vermonters have the right experienced not a single instance of homophobia during to make partnership decisions that will be legally protected. his re-election campaign. He Government should respect the attributes that to the states choice of individuals who com apparendy warranted reputa-

Calling him self a “fiscally responsible pop ulist, ” Flanagan argues that his bulldog role is particularly valuable a t a tim e when state leaders are constantly seeking to trim expenditures. don for tolerance and respect for human rights. “I’m proud that Vermont re-elected me without flinching, based on my achievements and ability and character,” Flanagan says. He acknowledges feeling a “serious responsibility to carry Vermont’s message of gay and lesbian rights.” At the same time, Flanagan demurs when asked if considers himself a gay

mit themselves to one another.” And what about Democratic President Bill Clinton’s refusal to extend legal recognition to same-sex unions? “Bill Clinton has been better on gay and lesbian issues than any other president in history,” Flanagan says. “But he still has a long way to go.” Two Vermonters who do describe themselves as gay-

rights activists are supportive of Flanagan’s attitudes. While acknowledging that the auditor has not spoken out on same-sex marriage, Chris Tebbets of Vermont CARES says, “He doesn’t have an oblig ation to do so. Being out, by itself, is one o f the strongest statements a person can make. By virtue of that alone, he’s done a lot for the community.” Flanagan also serves on the board of Vermont CARES, an AIDS service organization. “Ed is using the boundaries that are right for him in his life,” adds Keith Goslant, co liaison to the governor on les bian and gay rights. Sensing that the climate is not yet favorable for pressing the issue, Goslant says he specifically asked state leaders, including Flanagan, not to raise the sub ject of same-sex marriage dur ing the recent election cam paign. One day, the climate will be right, Goslant adds. And Flanagan — along with other liberals — will then be expect ed to take a strong stand. □

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A veteran's daughter returns to the Apocalypse now By Nancv S t e a r n s Bercaw he DiPietros look like a quintessential family from the ’50s. On a Saturday night at prime time, they’re gathered in the living room of their beautiful Burlington home listening to Sam Cook on pub lic radio. Mother Karen is knit ting. Father Al is sipping coffee from a cup that says “Dad” and reminiscing about the past. Julia, their eldest daughter, is talking about her future. But this is no ordinary fam ily. And their conversation is far less comfortable than their home. They’re speaking about Vietnam from personal experi ences spanning two generations. Call it War and Greenpeace. Al DiPietro, slim and serene at 52, talks about building bridges and roads in DeNang as part of his tour of duty with the Navy SeaBees. He remem bers the war clearly, and with remarkably fittfe distress. His current concern is

departure to Hanoi, < where she’ll be teach\ ing English at Vietnam National University as part of j an internship pro gram through Saint 1 Michael’s College. DiPietro seems TETE A painfully aware of the implications of his daughter’s good will mission to the war-torn country he left behind. He asks the hard question himself: “Is she going to mend all my sins?” “I don’t view myself in those terms,” answers the soft-spoken 26-year-old. “I’m not riding in on a white horse. I have no agenda.” Julia DiPietro acknowledges that teaching English overseas may smack of neo-colonialism to some, but she genuinely seems interested in learning about Vietnamese culture rather than imposing the American dream — or undoing its damage. Julia’s politics run perpen dicular to those of her parents. They’re Republicans; she’s a Democrat. But she’s also an expert at defending her position — even converting her father on a few issues. “We’re a little more conservative than she is, but it’s tough to win an argu ment with her,” Karen says of her liberal daughter with the political-science degree from Bates College. Their other daughter, Kirsten, is more like

her dad, with a civil engineer ing position and a marriage cer tificate. The DiPietros are the story of two Vietnams. One family, different perspectives — and the war is where they bisect. Al DiPietro set out for Vietnam innocently enough. He joined the Navy in 1962 to help him earn a degree in civil engineering. When he graduat ed in 1966, he owed the gov ernment two years. “Bad tim ing,” he says with a laugh. Al was shipped to Southeast Asia to put his skills to work. His task was to create an infrastruc ture in the path of mass destruction. After a year of building bridges and watching them get blown up, Al managed to return to the States unhurt and

day of my new job,” he says. “The Tet Offensive had changed Americans’ outlook toward the war. The perception prior to that was that we were winning.” Thirty years later, Julia’s per ceptions will be challenged when she tries to find her place in the land of her father’s war. She may not be riding in on a white horse, but she is white, and American. There could be resentment. Julia will land in Hanoi on the first night of the Tet cele bration. A term Americans still associate with devastation, Tet is actually Vietnamese for the New Year. The Viet Cong pur posely chose the first night of the annual celebration for its most virulent attack, luring the United States into the darkest

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depths of war. But with time, future shock has replaced shell shock. Julia was born after her father’s war, and is naturally curious about its consequences. She’s also increasingly concerned with the challenges facing developing countries in the new millenni um — as well as preserving the cultural legacies that could get left behind. There’s much more to Vietnam, she says, than the events of 1958-1973. “Most people are really sur prised when I tell them I’m going to teach English in Hanoi. Vietnam still equals war for a lot of people,” she explains. “O f course, I have a historical interest because my father was there.” In exchange for three months of teaching, Julia will get $90, a room on campus and a bike. No Hanoi Hilton, but the experience could prove invigorating. She’ll get to wit ness first-hand the country’s rapidly changing economic cliC ontinued on page 22

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RA’: The series o f readings by emerging writers features Samuel Rowlett. Fletcher Library, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7225. BO O K D ISC U SSIO N : Legacies, by Bette Bao Lord, looks at China through the eyes o f the family. Readers compare notes at the Jericho Town Library, Jericho Center, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 899-4686.

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Lucia came to Sweden from ' Italy. The Scandinavians were in the market for a martyr who ! could shed “light” on the dark est time of the year. Candles, cookies and ring dances make this annual Swedish fest one yule not forget. * ; Sunday, December 15. First t; Baptist Church, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. $5. Info, 872-8466.

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etc H O LISTIC O PE N HO USE: Meet the practitioners at the Waterfront Holistic Healing Center and get a free chair mas sage. 3 Main Street, Burlington, 5:307:30 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2756. CRAFT FAIR: Claude Lehman, Janet Kurjan and other local craftspeople sell their works in the Com munity Room Gallery, Burlington College, 4-8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. PARENT SU PPO R T GROUP: Parents o f children with attention deficit disor ders meet at Fred Tuttle Middle School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 657-2655. FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION: College-bound students and their parents explore their financial aid options with help from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. Burlington High School, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-642-3177. COLLEGE O PE N HOUSE: Prospective students check out spring courses, finan cial aid and student services information. Burlington College, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616. GAY Y O U T H G RO UP M EETING: Outright Vermont sponsors “fun and interesting activities” for gay men under the age o f 23. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-452-2428.

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etc M O U N T A IN E E R IN G TALK: Staying alive on rock, ice and snow is the topic o f a slide lecture by mountaineering safety investigator Jed Williams. McCarthy Arts Center, St. M ichaels College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 6 54-2535. C LIM BIN G TALK: Mark Synnott recalls his big wall clim bing on Baffin Island — home to som e o f the largest cliffs in the world. Clim b High, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. $3. Info, 985-5055. M EDICAL H ISTO RY LECTURE: An international health expert discusses ethics and human rights in relation to the World Health Organization. Hall A, Given Building, U V M , Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 6 56-3131. TO ASTM ASTER S M EETING : H one your com munication skills with help

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©Saturday m usic H O LIDAY PO PS CO NCERT: The Vermont Symphony Orchestra and cho rus perform greatest hits for the holidays. Expect to hear “Jingle Bells" and Berlioz. Ira Allen Chapel, U V M , Burlington, 8 p.m. $18-29. Info, 800-V SO -9293. A CAPPELLA CO NCERT: Class Act sings in all styles, sans accompaniment, at the University Mall, S. Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-5962. M U SIC GALA: The Monteverdi Music School Holiday Ensemble sings at the T.W. W ood Gallery, Vermont College, Montpelier, 1 p.m. Donations. Info, 8 2 8-8743. H O LIDAY C O M M U N IT Y SING: Neighbors get harmonious at the Joslyn Round Barn, Waitsfield, 2 p.m. Info, 496 -7 7 2 2 .

t h e a t e r BLACK C O M E D Y ’: See December 12. ‘T W O FOR C H R IST M A S’: Rusty DeW ees stars in a new translation o f a medieval miracle play and The Pulpcutters Nativity, by David Budbill. Montpelier City Hall, 8 p.m. $13. Info, 223-7044.

t i Im V E R M O N T FILMMAKERS SERIES: Filmmaker Jim Taylor, a partner in Resolution, discusses his independent works o f cinema. Burlington College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9616.

dance BALLROOM DANCE: Nancy Shulz teaches tango technique to strictly ball room types. Tuttle Middle School, S. Burlington, 7 p.m. $7. Info, 655-1763. A lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. CEN TRAL V E R M O N T SQUARES: A1 M onty calls for a “class-club level” Christmas dance. Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Free. Info, 485 -6 7 3 9 .

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‘BLACK C O M E D Y ’: See December 12. ‘T W O FOR C H R IST M A S’: See December 13. N IG H I FIRES’: Animals are the focus o f this annual solstice-inspired show about the journey from darkness to light. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 7:40 p.m. $8. Info, 863-1024. A U D I riONS: Theatre Factory is look ing for wom en o f all ages for a March production o f Steel Magnolias. Mann Hall, Trinity College, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 872-2738.

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etc PFLAG O U T IN G : Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays carpool to see Beautiful Thing ax. the Savoy in Montpelier. $6.50. Info, 8 78-2838. GLASSBLOW ING D EM O : The first anniversary celebration o f this downtown glassblowing studio features lectures, food and art. Church and Maple Glass Studio, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3880. LESBIGAY Y O U T H SU PP O R T M EETING : Young lesbian, bisexual, gay and “questioning” folks are welcom e. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 800-4 5 2 -2 4 2 8 .

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— The Fiddler o f the Northern Lights. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. noon. Free. Info, 229-0774.

etc GLASSBLOW ING DEM O : See December 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. W O M E N ’S CABARET: Musician Steph Pappas, singer-songwriter Kate Barclay and writer Annie D owney raise funds for

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dance AD U L T M O DERN-JAZZ: Tuesdays, 7:10-8:45 p.m.Tor slow ajod intermediate dancers. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for intermediate and advanced. Olympiad, 70 Farrell St., S. Burlington. ^ ^ 8 5 ^ 1 6 frjStow? Sdsser. leads ' ongoing classes. .. .. ... ..... ‘SPACE AWARENESS’: Friday December 13, 7 p.m. - Sunday, December 15, 5 p.m. Shambhala

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Burlington W omens Week. 135 Pearl, Burlington, 7 p.m. $3. Info, 863-2343. LAST ELM CRAFT FAIR: Look for glass, pottery, fimo, silkscreen, puppets and woven works at the Last Elm Cafe, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Info, 658-7454. SLEIGH RIDES: If the ground is green, you’ll get a wagon ride instead. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-5545. W AREHO USE SALE: Buy cheesecake, cookies and ice cream seconds to benefit Recycle North. Rhino Foods, 79 Industrial Parkway, Burlington, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4893. ‘SO LIDARITY CRAFT FAIR’: Local artists and activists offer food, music and art. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-7861. TRAPP FAMILY LO DG E TO UR: A self-guided tour o f the elegant Austrian inn features nearly a dozen firs trees trimmed in different themes. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Trust Fund. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, 1-5 p.m. $8. Info, 253-8985. CH RISTM AS O N T H E MARKET PLACE: Kick off your Christmas shop ping with a horse-drawn carriage ride on the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648.

R A N D O L PH SINGERS: Music groups from around the area join in a holiday celebration at the Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 3 p.m. Donations. Info, 728-9133. HOLIDAY CO NCERT: T he Vermontbased Am idon family takes time out from its international tour to play folk instruments, tell tales, dance and sing songs o f Hanukkah, Christmas and sol stice. Montshire Museum, Norwich, 2 p.m. $6. Info, 649-2200. R EC O R D IN G S T U D IO O PE N H O USE: Vermont’s newest recording studio shows o ff its tunes and tracks. Cosm o Recording, 3 Kent St., Montpelier, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3854.

theater ‘BLACK C O M E D Y ’: See December 12, 7 p.m. ‘T W O FOR C H R IST M A S’: See December 13, 2 p.m. ‘N IG H T FIRES’: See December 14, North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 3:40 p.m. $8.50.

film ‘FRED’ SIG N IN G : T he not-so-reluctant star o f M an with a Plan signs copies o f the video — a great stocking stuffer. Chassman & Bern Booksellers, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 8 6 2-4332. T H E PASSION O F JO AN O F ARC’:

The great French martyr burns at the stake in this silent classic by Carol Theodor Dreyer. Cafe N o N o, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-5066.

kids ‘SESAME STREET LIVE’: See December 13, 1 & 4 p.m. $10.2 5 /1 1 .7 5 .

etc LAST ELM CRAFT FAIR: See December 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. C H R IST M A S O N T H E MARKET PLACE: See December 14. A “jingle bell run” raises m oney for the Arthritis Foundation. SW E D ISH LUCIA FESTIVAL: Sample saffron bread and Swedish Christmas cookies at a traditional candle-lit celebra tion from Scandinavia. First Baptist Church, Burlington, 3 p.m. $6. Info, 8 6 2 - 7525. A D IR O N D A C K HIKE: A steep trek up Cascade, Blueberry and Porter peaks offers magnficent views. Meet in Burlington, 7 a.m. Free. Register, 8 6 3 - 1145. S N O W S H O E HIKE: A moderate 6mile hike takes in Montclair Glen Lodge. Meet at Montpelier High School, 8:30 a.m. Free. Register, 223-0918.

Tibetan Buddhist practices. f v ., ^ ~ J* ' 4, G H I C f |£ “* & : t , ‘ P ' TAI CH I: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. & 8-9 p.m. Food For Thought, Stowe. $ 10. Info, 253 4733. John DiCarlo leads ongoing classes. Wl Wl p.m. Cafe N o N o, Burlington. Free, Info, 865-5066. Bring a jou rn al a n d your writing spirit. Y O J fl YOGA: Daily, Burlington Yoga Studio, 174 Main St. Info, 658-YO G A. Classes are offered in Astanga. Iyengar, Kripalu a n d Bikram styles. Beginners can start anytime; gift certificates are available.

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©Sunday m usic C H U R C H C H O IR CONCERT: Find out why “Joy Came D ow n” at the North Avenue Alliance Church, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0501. ‘SO N G S O F T H E SEA SO N ’: Soprano Celina Moore, flutist Karen Kevra and pianist Diane Huling present a candle light concert o f classical works and tradi tional carols. Bethany Church, Montpelier, 4 p.m. $7-10. Info, 223-2424. C O M M U N IT Y CAROL SING: Join in Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs, plus a Hallelujah chorus sing-along. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Donations for the foodshelf. Info, 244-7638. AULOS ENSEMBLE: Soprano Julianne Baird presents a program o f carols, folk songs and classical Christmas works,. Concert Hall, Middlebury College, 4 phn. $9. fhfo, 443-M ID D .

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Saturday, December 21 at 8pm, Ira Allen Chapel, UVM Campus, Burlington.

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Spectacular W hite Light Display • Exquisite W indow Displays Free Parking on Weekends - Garages & Meters • Be Greeted by Sprightly Elves • Gift Wrapping Center at Millers Landmark Downtown Gift Certificates • W inter N igh ts/ Holiday Lights Extended Hours DEFINITELY D O W N T O W N DEFINITELY DIFFERENT For more information 802.863.1648

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m u sic AM ATEUR O RC H EST R A CO NCERT: Directed by David Gusakov o f the Vermont Symphony, the orchestra entertains with classics, carols and a handbell chorus. U V M Recital Hall, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9750. MESSIAH SING : Bring a score if you have one. Celebrated regional vocalists “H andel” the highs and lows. Stowe Com m unity Church, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 253-7792. O PE N REHEARSAL: W om en lend their vocal chords to a harmonious rehearsal o f the Champlain Echoes. S. Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6703.

©tuesday m u sic O P E N REHEARSAL: The Amateur Musicians Orchestra welcomes new play ers, especially ones with brass instru ments. N o audition is required. Music

Bethany Church, Montpelier, 7:40 p.m.

Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 6 58-1900.

kids BABIES 1 & 2 ’: A parent-child play group meets at the Wheeler School, Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420. FATHERS & C H IL D R EN T O G E T H E R ’: Spend quality time with your kids and other dads at the Wheeler School, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420. STORY H O UR: Kids between three and five engage in artful educational activi ties. Milton Public Library, 10:30 a.m. &

©Wednesday m u sic BLUES CONCERT: Tammy Fletcher opens for the Grammy Award-winning Roomful o f Blues at a rocking benefit for the Killington Music Festival. W obbly Barn Steakhouse, Killington, 9 p.m. $10. Info, 422-3392.

film TH E H UNCH BA CK OF NOTRE D A M E’: Charles Laughton plays Quasim odo in the original Hugoinspired movie. Waterbury Senior Center, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7789.

kids T E E N PARENT-CH ILD G RO UP: See December 11. STORIES: Kids listen while they eat snacks and make crafts at the Children’s Pages, W inooski, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 6 55-1537.

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B O O K D ISC U SSIO N : A discussion o f Mark Twain’s Puddinhead Wilson com pares this turn o f the century to the last one. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Info, 223-3338. ‘EM MA’: Bibliophiles share their read ings on the Jane Austen classic. D orothy Ailing Library, W illiston, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

O U T R IG H T M E N ’S GRO UP: See December 11. SAM E SEX MARRIAGE FORUM : A program designed for gay men and les bians includes a film, a talk and separate discussion groups for men and women. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655 -5 3 1 2 . A .D .D . M EETING : Adults with atten tion deficit disorders meet at Essex Com m unity High School, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 6 57-2655. SE N IO R JOBS M EETING : Are you a senior citizen in need o f training or a job? Vermont Associates can assist you free o f charge. Get briefed at Lincoln Hall, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. - noon. Info, 8 0 0 -4 3 9 -3 3 0 7 . T R A N SPO R T A T IO N M EETING : Your input is welcom e at a “recommen dation review.” Regional Planning OfFices, Essex Junction, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 658 -3 0 0 4 .

etc A M N E ST Y IN T E R N A T IO N A L SUPPER: After a potluck dinner, write holiday cards to people incarcerated for non-violent beliefs worldwide. Burlington, 6 p.m. Take food to share. Info, 865-3730. AGRICULTURAL CO NFER EN C E: A conference on the agricultural econom y o f Vermont brings together researchers, government staff, agribusiness reps and farmers. Sheraton-Burlington, 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. $20. Register, 6 56-1012. CAMERA CLUB M E ETIN G : Slides will be selected for a regional com peti tion at 201 Delahanty Hall, Trinity College, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-6485. T E EN HEALTH CLINIC: Teens get information, supplies, screening and treatment for sexually-related problems. Planned Parenthood, Burlington, 3:30-6 p.m. Pregnancy testing is free. Info, 8 63-6326. ■ E M O T IO N S A N O N Y M O U S : People wftfi depression, anxiety and other em o tional problems meet at the O ’Brien

performs this enchanting musical about two people who sell their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other. Royall Tyler Theater, U V M , Burlington, 7 p.m. $8-16. Info, 6 56-2094.

IN THE DARK: An aspiring artist, his daft debutante fiancee and a potential patron mix it up in Black Comedy — a farcical drama that hangs on a power outage. The plays runs Thursday through Sunday at Trinity College.

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Room, S. Burlington High School, 7:30 p.m. $5. Info, 985-9750.

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freeze has descended over Isle La M otte, and nearly 190 percent o f the island’s population has fled the season’s biting wind. But for about 400 hearty residents who tough out the cold m onths, this island is a healthy dose o f nothing. W hen the birds and swim mers depart, the ghosts o f his tory still seem to walk this island o f eerie appeal and uncom m on quiet. Even in win ter, it is one o f the more unusu al daytrips from the buzz of Burlington. “There’s a real serenity here,” said resident Rose Spring Alsdorf. “W hen you come onto the island, the world just goes away.” Isle La M otte, five miles long and about a mile wide, owns a politically incorrect yet

historically significant distinc tion in the timeline of Vermont. Teddy Roosevelt’s life was turned upside down here. John Philip Sousa saw flags at an island campground and was inspired to write “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Ethan Allen and Benjamin Franklin once passed this way as well. Fifty miles from Burlington and Montreal, Isle La Motte is mentally miles from nowhere. A few canoelengths from the Canadian border, the island is located in Lake Champlain, accessible only by a single bridge off Route 129 from South Alburg. Islanders insist the water here is cleaner than anywhere else in the lake. The inconveniences of mod ern life have yet to drive Alsdorf away. A clerk in the town’s tiny post ofFice, she said

the island breeds a hearty popu lation. “You’d have to love the island to live on it,” Alsdorf said. “I have never missed work because o f a snowstorm. There’s a peace and quiet here. You don’t have to lock your doors.” Alsdorf’s son, Charles Spring, 14, wandered into the post office after the school bus dropped him off one recent chilly afternoon. The relative high life o f Burlington doesn’t appeal to this island-bred kid. “They must really envy us down there,” he said with a smile. For an island that now seems out o f the way, Isle La M otte was once the premier rest stop on the lake — part o f the watery “Interstate” of cen turies past. In 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain first pulled his canoe onto the shore o f , Isle La Motte. Nearly 60 years later, the French settled on the island — the first white settlement in Vermont — and built a fort on the north end. It was dedicated in 1666 and named for its first commander. At the fort that year, soldiers celebrated the first mass in Vermont.

The history of Isle La Motte is celebrated by several markers, one at “Burying Yard Point” just after the bridge onto the island, where Revolutionary War sol diers are reportedly buried. And the statue of Champlain made for the 1967 Expo in Montreal stands at the site of the old fort, now St. Anne’s Shrine, the island’s biggest tourist draw. In the statue a towering, bearded Champlain, telescope in hand, stands over a Native American sitting in a canoe and pointing forward. Not much is mentioned in the island’s historical booklet, markers or statues about the disappearance of the warring Native American tribes who used to travel back and forth across the island. There have been some bones and artifacts C ontinued on page 2 6

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dug up over the years, however. And, in a tasteless twist, a man nequin Indian wearing a fluo rescent pink feather in his hair and plastic green and red pearls guards a campground on the island s east shore, closed for the winter. ' U % l “The Native American question is not really an issue

in Isle La Motte,” and Rev. Maurice Boucher, the spiritual leader o f the shrine, which attracts about 60,000 people a year. “The people came here and settled here because of the quiet and peace of the place.” In summer it can be a delightful respite for 3500, but in winter this most remote of inhabited islands in Lake Champlain is not a tourist trap like many Vermont towns. You don’t come to Isle La Motte to ski, although there is some good ice fishing and snowmobiling. And the island is one of the few places in Vermont where you can see the Adirondacks and Green Mountains in one glance. “This is G ods paradise, right here,” said Bruce LaBombard, 37, a carpenter and native of the island. LaBombard has lived in Isle La Motte all his life, with the exception of a few years of col lege in Boston. “It’s beautiful in

all four seasons,” he says, “for fishing and hunting” — two of the reasons he loves living there. C l Its a good place to find deer, who cross the ice onto the island and get trapped on the island in the summer, LaBombard hbtes. There is just one store on the island on which to buy food, but if residents really want to go shopping, they have to take a jaunt to the main

DeSarno, a volunteer at the islands single-room library. DeSarno has lived on Isle La Motte since 1971, when her husband retired and they chose to reside full-time in their favorite vacation spot. “I keep busy with the library and the church,” she said. “We enjoy the solitude of the winter.” The island’s only school is an elementary that serves just 34 kids. But because of the buildings poor facilities and its

“You don’t want to see your kids being bussed all over cre ation.” In winter, with the leaves and most of the visitors gone, the island appears lonely. Other than St. Anne’s Shrine, general ly visited by people seeking comfort, most of the island’s best sights are marked “No Trespassing”: the pink light house on the northern tip, the black marble quarries that dot the island, the barbed-wired

When the birds and swimmers depart, the ghosts o f history still seem to walk this island o f eerie appeal an d uncommon quiet. Even in winter, it is one o f the more unusual daytrips from the buzz o f Burlington.

islands, New York or nearby L’acolle, Quebec. The single store is also the only place on the island to get gasoline, and if you want it, you have to ask the attendant to turn on the pump. “You learn to make a list when you’re shopping, or you do without,” said June

inaccessibility to handicapped people, the town is preparing to build a new school. Meanwhile, older students must be bussed to schools all over the area, from Champlain, New York, to Burlington. “If you’re a young couple moving to Isle La Motte, it’s a consideration,” said DeSarno.

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Today just one quarry remains open — Goodsell, on the east ern edge of the island. The owner o f the old Fisk quarry wants to reopen it to mining, but nearby residents are unhap py with that prospect and are forcing Act 250 hearings. Fisk is a big name on Isle La Motte —r as in former Vermont Lt. Gov. Nelson Fisk. Every year Fisk held an annual dinner for the Vermont Fish and. Game League. President McKinley made the trip in 1900. But the next year, Teddy Roosevelt went instead. As he was relaxing after a dinner, a call came in for the vice presi dent: “President McKinley has been shot on the Exposition Grounds of Buffalo.” A yacht took Roosevelt back to Burlington, where a special train was waiting to take him to Buffalo. Eight days later, McKinley was dead, and Roosevelt took the oath of office. You can still feel the winds of history blowing off Lake Champlain and down Isle La Motte s desolate streets. The last names endure of people who came to the island cen turies ago — as if the ghosts are right there in the woods, hunting for deer, bracing for the next cold gust. □

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O liv e s B is t r o When a friend called last week and invited me to join him for dinner at Olives Bistro, I was delighted, not only because I love to see Jim, but because I’d been meaning to try the place for some time. The night we chose to meet was a dreary November Tuesday, but it certainly didn’t feel that way at Olives. Greeted first by the mingled aromas of baking bread and roasting garlic, next by the sounds of cheerful music drifting up the stairwell, and ultimately by a friendly host, we were already primed for a good time. Olives is a cozy place: muted colors, small compart mentalized candle lit dining rooms. Much attention has been paid to detail, from the floral print tablecloths to the murals and interesting art on the walls. We began our evening with drinks. Jim had a single malt scotch, while I chose a glass of Hacienda Merlot from California. Apart from Olives’ list of 34 bottled wines from the Mediterranean countries and California, they also offer 14 wines by the glass and half carafe, which is greatly appreciated by this wine drinker.

Next came menu reading time, and I must say that Olives is faithful to its claim of being a Mediterranean restaurant. We’d been expecting Italian, but this proved to be just a part of the story. From hummus to mussels to portobello mush rooms to caiamari, the appe tizer list whisks you from France to Greece to Italy and back. We chose the Moules Marinieres and the not-soMediterranean fresh Maine crabcakes, though their dillDijon mustard sauce was decidedly French — and decidedly delicious. The mus sels were likewise excellent and just what you’d expect them to be: steamed in a broth of white wine with scallions, garlic and plum tomaotes; the kind of broth that screams for fresh bread to sop it up. (Foccacia is baked daily, and is offered with garlic-infused olive oil.) We next decided to share a salad, and from a choice of Greek, Olives (house) or Caesar, we went with the Caesar. Again the presentation was lovely: crisp Romaine, house-baked croutons, freshly grated Romano — a chilled salad plate. Lots of nice touch es here.

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While the bakec pasta dishes looked intriguing, we couldn’t resist the “bistro plates”, as they call their entrees. Guided by our waiter’s recommendations, I chose the Shrimp Mediterranee (shrimp sauteed with calamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, white wine and garlic served on tomato-basil linguine). This has become a best-seller at Olives and I can see why. Jim had spied dinner being delivered to a neighbor ing table, and, liking what he saw, ordered the Delmonico steak with garlic mashed potatoes and oven roasted asparagus. The steak was grilled to perfection and Jim insisted that the mashed pota toes and asparagus could have been a meal in themselves. Two for two. One cappuccino, one espresso and a tiramisu later, we decided to catch a 9 o’clock movie and departed, vowing to make the place a regular haunt. If Olives suffers from one significant drawback it is its invisibility, tucked away as it is beneath the Stowe Center Shops. Passersby have only the benefit of one small sign to advise them of the treasure that lies within. Olives serves dinner nightly from 5:30-10 p.m. and accepts reservations (2532033)

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(Mar. 2 1 -Apr. 19): In on e o f the ed ition s o f Ripley's Believe It or N ot, there’s a story about a m an w ho could catch, kill, co o k and eat a chicken in less than tw o m inutes. N o d ou b t this speed king was born under the sign o f the Ram. I say this because I’ve personally know n m any Aries folks w h o can find, w o o , catch and break up w ith a lover in less than tw o hours. Let’s h op e, though, that Saturn’s leisurely cruise through your sign this year has encouraged you to slow dow n and co m m u n e w ith more o f life’s nuances. T h is w eek will certainly be a test o f your ability to enjoy the depths, rather than just the surfaces, o f your w ild adventures.

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(June 2 1 -July 22): T h e day after they first m et, Cancerian baseball star Jose C anseco invited Jessica Sekely to watch him play against C leveland. M idw ay through the gam e, Canseco m isjudged a fly ball. It carom ed o f f his head and ricocheted over the fence for a h om e ‘ run. Veteran observers called it the m ost hum iliating gaffe in the history o f baseball. If Jose was hop ing to impress Jessica, he hadn’t gotten o ff to a very auspicious start. A nd yet less than tw o years later, the tw o married. W h at’s this got to do with you? I regard it as a parable to illum inate your adventures in the com in g weeks.

(Apr. 2 0 -M ay 20): A lon g-lost friend or lover m ay float back in to view this week — m aybe even a co m p an ion you haven’t encountered since your last incarnation. W hoever it is, you ’re sure (July 23-A ug. 22): T h e to have a sh ow dow n w ith som e o f the persim m on tree outside m y door has a m ost m ysterious m em ories ever. At unique rhythm . By September, after tim es you m ay feel inhibited by the six m on th s o f slow growth, its fruits supernatural squeeze o f ancient karma, had reached their full size but were and at other m om en ts your free ch oice still elf-green. T h en they began to will be so free it’ll scare you. T hrough ripen from th e b ottom up, their it all, b e alert tor those sneaky < characteristic orange m om en ts w h en th e past tries to trade slow ly towards the tc places w ith the future. > O n ly in N ovem b er d

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(M ay 2 1 -June 20): Crazy in D ecem ber,T ungrj m acho n sk -ta k er slh ’ d ecided t S d l e s s t Province recently m ade a breakthrough § d u n a x e d . ^ a t s all in the tam ing o f alligators. After w ith you, Leo? 1 rega exhaustive training, they can persim m on s growth sleep, dance and play-fight w ith the sim ilarities to yours, creatures. Sort o f rem inds m e o f the so lon g to ripen this

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AQUARIUS Year after year, they give m e Christmas gifts like socks and crossword puzzle books, apparently unaware o f the fact that w hile Scorpios m ight be the m ost sexual sign o f the zodiac, Virgos are the m ost sensual. Can’t you do som ething? If I get a briefcase or a calculator again this Christmas, I’ll have a tantrum . Please tell everyone I w ant silky m usic, golden elixirs, w hite gloves, pearly balms, ripe pomegranates, wild orchids, and certificates for all-day massages. — T h e Virgo Voluptuary”

LIBRA

(Sept. 2 3 -O ct. 22): A recent study suggests that som e m ood disorders may be caused and spread by viruses. I’ve always suspected that psychological states, both negative and positive, are contagious. But this is the first evidence that the phen om en on cou ld have a literal biochem ical com p onent. W h ich brings m e to you, Libra. Current planetary config urations tell m e you’re extra susceptible to catching bad attitudes from people w h o specialize in that sort o f tiling. thing. Conversely, you’re you’re high h ighly of ly likely to absorb sw eetness and light from the g o o d influences you encounter. I think y o u k n ow w hat that means: Be super-discrim inating about

birth, to thread your roots dow n deeper and deeper. W h y am I telling you this three weeks before the new year begins? Because in the next 10 days, you ’ll get a sneak preview o f what I’m talking about.

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(Nov. 22-D ec. 21): I k n ow this is a rude thing to tell a Sagittarius, but I’d really like you to heighten your attention to social niceties and diplom acy in 1997. Your year will be a sm ashing trium ph if you’ll just try a little harder to master the con ven tions o f polite com m u n ication . To this end, I’m recom m ending that for Christm as you buy yourself a copy o f The Only Personal Letter Book You’l l Ever Need. O ver 4 6 6 pages, it provides perfectly form ulated, fill-in-the-blank letters for every occasion, including apologies and thank you ’s, congratulations and invitations, messages to m o m and courtship inquiries. You can order it at 1 -8 0 0 -2 3 1 -6 0 0 0 . (N o , I d on ’t get a kickback.)

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PISCES

(Feb 19-Mar. 20): Full speed ahead, m y h igh -octan e friend! Extraversion ahoy! H am let-style stew ing m ay have looked cute before, but these days it w ou ld just be phony. You’re too smart and to o strong to pretend you ’re lacking in leadership abilities. Believe it or n ot, the clout you dream ed o f on ce up on a tim e is n o w w ithin your grasp. So seize control o f co m m ittee m eetings and shape them in your image! Im itate a soaring eagle that’s spied its dinner! D estroy the stereotypes that have prevented you from w in n in g access to the heart source! □

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CREDIT PR O BLEM S Below are credits from a recent film which featured several wellknown performers, had its share of ads on TV and in newspapers, and got lots of publicity. What it didn't have was much success at the box office. In tact, it came and went so fast, we challenge you to even remember its name. i chroru-

TRISTAR PICTURES presents a MOTION PICTURE CORPORATION OF AMERICA PRODUCTION INASSOCIATION WITH BRAD KREVOY & STEVE STABLER SARAH JESSICA PARKER ERIC SCHAEFFER BEN STILLER ELLE MACPHERSON score composed by CHARLTON PETTUS and AMANDA KRAVAT director of photography RON FORTUNATO screenplay by ERIC SCHAEFFER produced BY BRAD KREVOY STEVE STABLER BRAD JENKEL directed by ERIC SCHAEFFER

MARS ATTACKS Half the Earth’s population seems to ma* Martin Short, pSrce Brosnan and Michael J. Fox to Rod Steij on the computer-animated action. JERRY MAGUIRE From writer-director Cameron (SayAoj top sports agent whose career suddenly bottoms out. Featurin Renee Zellweger and starring Tom Cruise in his first romantic BEAUTIFUL THING A story of teen love set against the 1* ject (is there any other kind?) and featuring an unlikely score nut

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Films run Friday, December 13 through Thursday, December 19. ETHAN ALLEN CINEMAS 4 North Avenue, Burlington, 863-6040. To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday 12:25, 2:45, 7:05, 9:35. Rich Mans Wife 12:10, 2:35, 7, 9:30. Hunchback of Notre Dame 12:35, 3. Spitfire Grill 6:30, 9:10. First Wives Club 12, 2:25, 6:45, 9:20. Evening times Mon-Fri, all times Sat-Sun.

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Shelburne Road, S. Burlington, 864-5610 Jerry McGuire* 12:10, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35. One Fine Day* 7:30 Sat. only. Daylight 12:55,3:55, 6:55, 9:55. My Fellow Americans 7:20 Sat. only. Preachers Wife 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 9:50. 101 Dalmations 11:10, 12:45, 1:50, 3:40,4:25, 7, 9:30. Star Trek: First Contact 12:35, 3:35, 6:50, 9:40. Jingle All The Way 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:10 (not Sat.), 9:40. Space Jam 12, 2:10, 4:10, 6:15 (not Sat.). The Mirror Has Two Faces 8:20 Sun.-Fri., 9:45 Sat. only. Ransom 12:30, 3:30, 6:45, 9:35. Romeo and Juliet 6:40, 9:45.

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housemates BURLINGTON: Responsible, NS F wanted for 3 bdrm. home in quiet, Howard St. neighborhood. Great living space, big yard, W /D , porch. $275/mo. + 1/3 utils. Call 660-2417. BURLINGTON: Quiet, consider ate, NS prof, to share house on lake until June 1. Private bath & entrance, share kitchen, no pets. $375 + 1/2 utils. Peggy, 865-2317.

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SO. BURLINGTON: 2 bdrm. townhouse to share w/ N S /N D M (quiet, semi-prof., prof, or grad, student). Gay/bi friendly. W /D , dishwasher, parking. No pets. $350. Call 658-8394, leave message. UNDERHILL: 1 - 2 rooms avail, in country home on private road. W /D , wood heat, wooded lot, cat, close to Smuggs. 2 women seek F housemate (would consider F w/ child). $325 + 1/3. a i l 899-4397.

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W1LLISTON: Non-custodial, sin gle dad seeks prof. F to share nice, 3 bdrm. condo. W /D , no pets, ref erences. $375 + utils. Call Bob at 872-0622.

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BALLET TEACHER WANTED. Able to teach all levels. Send resume to: VT Conservatory of Ballet, P.O. Box 8147, Essex, VT 05451. WANTED: PIANIST FOR BAL LET CLASSES. Send resume to: VT Conservatory of Ballet, P.O. Box 8147, Essex, VT 05451. AIRLINE JOBS! NOW HIRING. $10-$25 per hour. All positions, skilled and un-skilled. Excellent pay/benefits. Call 1-504-429-9229 Ext. 4580A49, 24 hours. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY. I’m looking for open-minded, enthusiastic, friendly people to join my organization selling pre-paid phone cards from your home. Low investment/very high income potential. 1-800-720-3713. EDUCATION DIRECTOR FULL-TIME. Vermont State Craft Centcr/Frog Hollow in Middlebury seeks creative, well organized, com puter literate manager with experi ence in educational programming. Art center, museum background preferred. Oversees programs in three communities. Send cover let ter, resume and three references to Susan Farrow, Executive Director, VSCC/Frog Hollow, 1 Mill St., Middlebury, VT 05753. Applications accepted until position is filled. #1 FASTEST GROWING COM PANY in America now expanding in VT. Call 862-8081.

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REMEMBER IN FIN ITY IM PO R TS Well, now you can get the same stuff, only cheaper. Sweet rings & other sterling silver jewelery, funky masks, wood carvings, hand-made batik wall hangings & more! Please call David, 658-4397. BREW YOUR OW N BEER! Homemade wine and soft drinks, too. With equipment, recipes, and friendly advice from Vermont Homebrew Supply. At our location next to the Beverage Warehouse, E. Allen Street, Winooski. 655-2070.

CAT SITTING: experienced vet erinary technician. Daily visits to your home (Burlington, So. Burl ington, Shelburne) $7 a day. Call Lynne Matthews @ 863-8403. FREE: 2 adult, outdoor cats (5 yrs. old, 1 calico, both spayed) seek cpable owner. Come w/ catdoor that fits in window. Both go to bathroom outside; no need for kitty litter. They make great stocking stutters!! If interested, call Kami, 660-8931 or Alex, 865-3417.

housekeeping TRANSFORM YOUR DUSTY castle into a glimmering palace. Call Diane H ., Housekeeper to the Stars! Pay the price, get the results 658-7458.

help wanted WE’RE LOSING A VALUED member of our cafe team. She’s intelligent, loyal, hard-working, mature, friendly. In other words, “over qualified.” She works 30-35 hours a week (no nights or wknds). Position begins Jan. 2. Call now, beat the rush. Beverly at 862-5515. OLD NORTH END COM M UNITY/ TECHNOLOGY CENTER JOB OPENING: Managing Director We are looking for an entrepeneurial Managing Director who enjoys the challenge of start-up operations, has a flair for develop ment, sales and marketing, and is able to build a team with diverse staff members. Full time Managing Director is responsible for developing training contracts and major funding initiatives, staff development and supervision and business management. Previous leadership experience and demonstrated development success a must. CCTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference for enterprise com munity residents. Application deadline: 12/18, 5pm. Submission: Please include resume with cover letter. Contact: Lauren-GIenn Davitian, Executive Director, CCTV 802-862-1645 x 12

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Car repairs are awful! I work 9-5, M-F and need a ride for now until my car is feeling better. In a month 1 will be able to share dri ving. Please call! (2180)

WINOOSKI to VERGENNES. Looking to carpool oo a daily basis. It’s too much for one per son alone. My hours are Sam 7pm, but it can he flexible. (1985)

MILTON to UVM. I’m an early bird. Looking to ride with some one who works simular shift/nearby location. M-F, 7-3. Somewhat flexible. (2181)

UNDERHILL to BURLING TON. Looking to share driving with someone coming from Underhill area to downtown

RICHMOND. 1 am looking for a rtde on the weekends into Burlington. I work From 8-4. Can you help me? (2183)

Let’s help each other out and carpool! (2177)

SPANISH INSTRUCTOR/ TUTOR. VT certified w/ four years classroom & tutoring experi ence. All levels, flexible hours, rea sonable group and individual rates. Call 655-7691 for more info.

LOTS OF G O O D STUFF YOU SHOULD BUY: Re-issue Stratocaster (impecable condition), $350; Seymour Duncan Convertible Tube Amp, $300; Boss Overdrive Distortion, $45; Tech 21 XXL Distortion Pedal, $40; Rat Distortion Pedal, $40. Call 864-9062 or 658-5665. MOVING, MUST SELL: ESP 400 series Tele, $250; Marshall Mosfet Lead 100 head, $300; Carvin 2x12” Celestion cabinet, $125. 8625567, afternoons. STUART SPECTOR BASS. 4 string, bolt-on, brand new, peacock blue, figured maple, built especially for their production manager, hard case. $1800 at Calliope Music. Call 8634613. BASS AMP: SWR SM-900, 900 watts RMS! 4 outputs + bridge mono. New condition. Comes w/ sealed road case. $1700 list, $1300 avg. used. Asking $1100, o.b.o. 860-5162 (d), 863-8951 (e). ARE YOU IN A BURLINGTONAREA BAND? Be a part of Burlington’s World Wide Web guide to local music. Send your press pack to: BIG HEAVY WORLD, P.O Box 428, Burlington, VT 05402. (A free public service). http://www.bigheavyworld.com/

BURLINGTON. Live on Park Street and work at Friendly’s corner of Williston Rd,/Dorset St. Looking for a ride at 5:30 a.m. (will be taking the bus home). Willing to help with gas ■/,' costs. (2224)

COLCHESTER to BURLING TON. I n e e d a r i| t in c Will pay. (2138)

GU1TAR/BASS/VOX SEEK DRUMMER into making original music — loud, quiet and all points in between. Vocals a plus. Committed, professional, a l l 6609441 or 865-2576. BIG ED’S STUDIO O N WHEELS. On-site multitrack, live recording. Low prices/high quality. 802-266-8839. HOLIDAY SPECIALS: guitars, amps and accessories for unbeliev ably low prices at Calliope Music, 202 Main St. and Vermont Folk Instruments, 128 Church St. in Burlington. MUSICIANS - PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS - New Studio. ‘ Special* photo shoot and 10 B&W 8x10 photos w/ band name: $100, many options available. Peter W olf Photo-Graphics, 802-899-2350/ pawolf@aol.com. COMPLETE CD A N D CAS SETTE DESIGN. From concept to FINAL FILM. Creative design, illustration and digital imaging at COMPETITIVE RATES. JIM BURNS, (802) 388-7619. TH E KENNEL REHEARSAL SPACE. AVAILABLE NOW. 3017 Williston Rd., S. Burlington. Living room-like atmosphere. Renting blocks o f time per month. Reserve your space! Call Lee, 660-2880. GET ORGANIZED A N D GET REAL. Without a kick-butt Press

MILTON to SO. BURLING TON. Kimball Ave. My gas guz zler is eating up the paycheck! Would love to carpool and leave it home half the time. Let’s ride together. Work 7:30-4,(1943)

COLCHESTER. Lakeshore Dr. is too crowded! Lets carpool from Malleus Bay to Hercules Dr. I work approx 7 3 0 4 R & M-F. (2138)

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call 864-5684 for special winter-long rales. BURLINGTON: Weekly womens art/painting group in waterfront studio. All levels welcome. Purpose: ideas, feedback, support, fun. 862-3269.

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WOMEN SEEKING MEN N E W T O T H E AREA. N S SPF, 23, looking to meet new people, down to earth, athletic, fun, light-hearted. You are SM, 25+, N S, athletic, nice smile, easy going. 641S 6 __ _____ ______ LOVER O F LABS A M UST. SWPF, 31, fit, fun, educated, seeks similar SW PM , 28-38, N S. 64165 “CAT W O M A N SEEKING BA T M A N .” DWF, 43 , tall, blond, enjoys going out or staying home, likes nightlife or quiet times. Montreal a plus. Likes wine/dine. NS. 6 4 1 6 1_____________________________ MAKE MY DAY! Attractive SWF, 43, 5 ’3 ”, petite, likes rock &C roll, dancing, gardening, reading, travel, hiking, the outdoors, animals and adventures. Looking for kind, sensitive, honest, open, affectionate S /D W M w / similar interests for friendship and whatever may follow. 6 4 15 9 __ ____________ SWF, LATE 60s, ENJOYS G O IN G for rides, eating out, watching TV, has a sense o f humor, likes dancing, ISO com panionship or more. 64145 SO M E O F MY FAVORITE T H IN G S : jogging in the rain, new polar fleece, chocolate cake, the smell o f cedar, flow ers in winter, second looks, animal tracks in snow, old quilts, card games, good mysteries, older people’s eyes, sleeping under the stars, plants, sledding, chil dren’s smiles... SWPF, 28, seeks som eone to add to this list (SPM , 27-37). 64146 M ISCHIEF IS MY M O T T O ; REALNESS my claim. D on ’t need hocuspocus, want substance with my flame. Delightful, insightful, a woman you can love. Intelligent, capable, don’t put your self above. Are you classy, curious, car ing? Want more than surface glitz? Then call me, ’cause I’m worth it. We’ll see if ’s a f it . 64140 SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP. NSAF, 30, attractive, educated, well-cultured, seeks M, 30-40, for love, marriage and more. Sincere and serious only. Race unimpor tant. 64128 LOOK, T H IS IS T H E STORY: IA M \ 26 YO, funky, professional wom an. I like to telemark, drink coffee, play cribbage, cook exotic food, write, travel, lis ten to inspired music and laugh at life’s little ironies. You are: 26-3 6 , SPM , a skier/ “hikey-bikey” sort, evolved, stable, substance-free, funny and difficult to locate. Are you out there? N o meshugenahs, please. 641 2 2 OVELY, PLAYFUL, IN T E L L IG E N T WPF, 28, new to VT, seeks sensitive (!!) /PM , 30-45, to ski, rollerblade, ride arses, hike, converse, have snowball ghts & make romance with. Must be nancially secure w / sense o f humor! om e play w / me... I dare you! 64121 d O O K E D O N S N O W B O A R D IN G Educated, beautiful, self-employed SWF, !8, ISO tall, handsome SPM for winter tompanionship. Brains, passion both fluses. N o hippies please. 6 4 1 26 IFE IS G O O D ! B U T IT C O U L D BE /en better. Blue-eyed SW PNSF, 27, :eks good-looking SW PN SM , 25-32, ’ith a positive attitude, a knack for conjrsation, a penchant for fun, and a :ady smile. Likes: creative, cerebral and lain old silly stuff. 6 4 1 1 0

H IPSTER LOOK ING FOR HIPCH ICK. Gotta dig jazz and classic cars. Must be cool and not smoke cigarettes. Should like sailing and believe everyday is a learning experience. 64163_________ I N U T T Y FRUITCAKE SEEKS CHEESEBALL for fun in the new year. If you’re a SWF, 25-33, who likes to eat, drink and be merry year-round, give this SW M , 31, a jingle. Yule be glad you did. 16 4 1 6 2 _________________________ SERIOUS SKIERS ONLY! N S SW PM , 30, financially secure w / all hair and teeth intact seeks skiing partner. Are you fit and attractive w / a good sense o f humor? 64158 IN SEARCH OF Y O U N G (18+), beau tiful, sexy SF for fun and play. Me: SW M , 23, very attractive, great body, happpy, cool, kind, healthy. Call me! | 64164________________________________ SW M ACH O M AN LO O K ING FOR SWF, 18-25. Have dinner by candlelight, go to the movies, hug, cuddle, snuggle. 164154 W M , 34, SEEKS WF. M U S T BE beaumen s e e k in g women tiful and submissive for house slave. Age not important. 6 4 1 5 3 _________________ SENSITIVE & R O M A N T IC SW M , 33, outgoing, athletic, down to earth, creative, very good appearance, seeking F, 20-35. 64155 I SW PM , NS, IIUSH, TIR ED OF SINGLES SCENES! Educated, athletic, adventurous, attractive; why single? Seeking stylish, energetic, youthful, humorous, attractive, physical, intellectual F, 24-30 (isn’t everyone?). 64149______ MULDER-LIKE, 33, SEEKS SCULLYlike to investigate V T paranormal, and maybe squeeze in movies and coffee. We’ve got a full case load, let’s go. 64148 I LIG H T MY FIRE FOR W IN T E R ’S here! SW M , 34, attractive, fit, into selfsufficient, adventurous lifestyles, nature, | music ISO affection, romance, other things worthwhile. 64144 W IL D '& A D V E N T U R O U S , YET sen sible and intelligent. Attractive, well edu cated, fun-loving, 27 YO SW PM seeks attractive, open-minded, 20s SWF for friendship and possibly more. 64139 >s Personal ot tlr w rit wins T V W R ITER /PR O D U C E R , 38, athlet ijf c dinner lor lw<>ill ic, creative, new in town. Into skiing, ,- r 'j The Daily Planet travel, foreign film, confident women. ISCcnlcr Street Seeking a bright, trim, cute, 28-38, NS TH6 D4ILVPMF16T Burlington, VT 862-9647 who’s emotional baggage size qualifies as “carry-on.” 64142 ___________ ________ I H E D O N IST ? SW M , 39 SEEKS ATTRACTIVE, FIT, F U N , FORTYyounger women with alike interests (ski ISH , secure man sought for an equal ing, travel, sex, music, food). Like indoor relationship. Ready for a roll down the and outdoor fun. 64143 bike path or a night at the Flynn? Com e SPECIAL SJF S O U G H T BY DYNAM with me. DWF, 40, one child. 64105 IC, attractive, fit, educated, successful, SW F SEEKING SW M (25-33) FOR compassionate SJPM, 31, 5’8”. I’m a companionship; likes to dance and party, lawyer for the good guys, into hiking, play pool, watch movies, etc. Have a biking, jazz/blues. I’d like to meet a good sense o f humor. 64081 SJNSF, 21-33, who is warm, relaxed, fit, SMART, FUNNY, CYNICAL, C U T E kind, intelligent, funny, romantic and and slender redhead, 24, seeks grown-up emotionally secure. 64141 ____________ boy, 24-35, who appreciates good wine SANE B U T BO RED D W M , G ENER and cold beer; Baryshnikov and baseball; O U S, 40, 5 ’10”, 170lbs. (very generous), the N ew York Times and Dilbert; haute seeks Juliette Lewis type young lady for . cuisine and a mean ’za; and who is tired mutually beneficial relationship. 64138 o f the games his friends still play. 64084 D W P M , 35, BRO W N HAIR, BLUE W O R K IN G N IG H T SHIFT. eyes, l65lbs., seeks intriguing female Financially & emotionally secure DWF, company for fun and frolick. Let’s ski 44, enjoys fishing, camping, biking, what V T has to offer and come home to dancing, exercise seeks NS, fit S/D W M , a friendly fire, sit, chat and follow what 38-48, w / similar interests. 64072 destiny has in store. 64134 A N A D V E N T U R E IS G O IN G T O SW M , N S , 38 TALL, VERY H A N D H A PPEN . SWPF, N S, 34, ENFP, attrac SO M E w / athletic build and good sense tive, athletic, educated, curious, passion o f humor, loves hiking, skiing, movies, ate. Enjoys V T s wondrous outdoors, arts dining, conversation and staying in bed & music, travel, exploring, good food on a rainy day. Looking for that rare and having fun. Seeking same; SW M , combination o f beauty, brains, intense 30s, fun, kind & caring to enjoy all that passion and integrity. Let’s have lunch V T and friendship have to offer. 64073 and talk. 64120 43 YO DW NSPF, W ARM , AFFEC SW M , LATE 40s, TALL, INTELLEC T IO N A T E , sincere, attractive, honest, | TUAL, N SPC who loves life in all its athletic, positive, loves to laugh and be | forms, art, travel, music and nature. held, looking for com panion. 64049 Seeking tender lonely woman. Photo app. 64127 MEN SEEKING WOMEN SW M , 32, 6 ’, 270lbs., LONELY, look ing for companionship and possibly M O N T PEL IE R T O WAITSFIELD: more. Let’s talk. Reply, now. 64123 : DEAR SANTA, D W M (33, SMOKER) newcomer, 41, almost tall & slim, som e asks one Christmas wish. Please bring me what brainy, artsy and outdoorsy, seeks a petite woman, 24-40, who desires a like-minded friend 8c lover, 25+. 64157 close, very loving and intimate relationship. 64131 DW I MALE, 32, ENJOYS WALKING in the m oonlight, walking in the rain, walking, walking, walking. Desperately seeking SWF with vehicle. Late model preferred. 64129 N E E D SO M E O N E T O SPOIL! SW M , 40; heart o f a wizard; soul o f a poet; m ind o f a philosopher. Sense o f humor required. 64108 11 HAVE A H ANK ER FOR Y O U G O T C H A ... It’s without reversal; it’s desire at its best — true blue romance for ever... Date... 6 ’3 ”, 200lbs. and fun loving — k. 64114 IS T H IS YOU? SWF, 26-40, ready to be pampered and respected in a long-term relationship. I am a professional N S /N D SW M , 40, 5 ’5 ”. World citizen and trav

SELF-SUFFICIENT LONER IN A friendly, gregarious way. N o leaders, no followers. N o chips on shoulder. Love to live, love, learn. Imperfect, but improv ing. Let’s write, talk first. Fall into like, friendship, then... who knows? Life is full o f surprises! Tell me your hopes, plans, dreams. Tell me about YOU! 64112 RECHERCH E VOYAGEUR TEMERAIRE, at least 30, interested in world music and dancing, looking with in, opening up and communicating. I am 38, a world traveler and looking for a spiritual connection. I live and believe in an alternative lifestyle and openness o f mind. Ecris-moi. 64102

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eler looking for the special woman to share the wonders o f life and make a family. N o games. 64101 A BN O R M AL G UY LO O K ING FOR an abnormal woman. I’m 31, have a few degrees and teach crazy kids. Outside the asylum I hang out, read, workout and enjoy living. I’m looking for a similar woman. Remember: to be better than the norm, you have to deviate from it. 64109 _____________ RO M ANCE, PASSION A N D F U N awaits the right, good natured, attractive, telligent SF, 25-40, with great sense o f humor. D W M , young 43, attractive, professional, seeks friendly dates and pos sible LTR. Call or write. 64117 EVERYTHING B U T T H E GIRL! SW M , 26, ISO SF, 20-36, for soul excursion o f romantic diversion. I enjoy SF, the mountains and music o f most varieties. You: sophisticated, intelligent, mature. D on’t miss your chance on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! YOU: M O DEL, ST R IP-D A N C E R O R look-a-like, goddess? N o grey-heads. For: companionship, role playing. Me: edu cated, tall, “work-outer”, giver, non short, dark hair, like some kink & fetish. 64118 TALLISH, SLIM, BRAINY, CRE ATIVE, N S /N D SM, 30s, into body work, dancing, the outdoors, com m uni cation, growth... seeks lighthearted, gen tle spirited, healthy, playful F, 20s-30s for intimacy, fun, maybe more. 64107______ SW PM , 37, H A N D S O M E , IN SHAPE, down to earth. I like romance, skiing, travel, movies, cooking, writing an adventure ISO young at heart F for companionship. 64104 W H AT D O YO U LIKE? Outdoors, the cultural life, friends, deep connection with someone? Creative, educated, in shape, good-looking SW PM seeks similar SWF (25-35) for everything. 64103 WAR VET, 45, S T U C K IN LATE 1960s, needs compassionate, understand ing F to bring him into 90s. Single, strong, shy and muscular. Last date: 1972. Help, please. 64099 EXTRAORDINARY RELATIO NSH IP sought by handsome NSSW M with integrity, humor, creativity, intelligence and charm loves skiing, music, movies, life! Seeking fit F, 33-43, with brains, beauty, smiles, spontaneity. 64100 H A N D S O M E D A D D Y O F O N E seeks attractive PF, 23-30, to cherish. Must tol erate/enjoy pool and nights at home. Perverse sense o f humor and competetiveness required. 64096 H IR SU T E LOVER: 50ISH , 5 ’10”, 175lbs., attractive, fit, Mozart to soft rock, arts, theatre, jeans to dressing up ISO wonderful, wanton, willing, slim, attractive, sensual woman for life’s adven tures. 64091 T H E LOVE YO U G ET is equal to the love you give. D W M , 45, l45lb s., 5 8 . Likes being w / som eone special and doing fun things. H ow about you? 64090 SEEKING U N IQ U E , EASY-GOING M ATCH (SWF) for SW PM , 23, who enjoys the outdoors, simple things in life, and is fit, intelligent, honest and sincere. 64082 FREE HEAT. D W P M , 37, romantic, caring, enjoys dining, adventure, travel, sports. Works 2nd shift. N o games - sick o f the bar scene. You: attractive, friends first/LTR. 640 8 9 D W M , 4 5 , 1841bs. I’M A VERY SENSITIVE man who likes camping, fishing, dinning in or out. Looking for som eone to share life’s pleasures. 64088 SW M , 29, N S , SEEKS SWF, N S , FOR LTR. I like romantic evenings, art, photography, cuddling and sharing quali ty time. All interested F, 18-25, RSVP. 64083 ARE Y O U A N ATTRACTIVE 2 0-30 YO F who would like to explore your submissive side with a tall, attractive, fit, athletic, well educated, 43 YO SWPM? 64077 W A NTED: SIZZLING H O T Central V T woman w / insatiable apetite. You: naughty girl, submissive, desiring a man to play with for you own pleasure. Me: 29, W M , 5 ’9 ”, 170lbs., intelligent, pas sionate, gentle and open-m inded. Write me and dominate. 64078 G ENTLE, LO VING , SPIRITUAL, N U D IS T , wharf rat, BiSW M , 41, sm ok er seeks adventurous, alike BiF w / van for companionship (age, race, looks unimportant). 64079 SW M , 39, ISO SWF, 2 5 -3 5 , who loves movies, sports, music, likes to just hang out and talk and have a good time. Sounds good? Try me. 64075 SW PM , 4 4 , N S , 6 ’, ACTIVE, FIT, attractive, witty, not to m ention humble, loves biking, skiing, travel, movies, music. Seeking sane wom an, 3 0 -4 5 , for fun or more. 6 4 0 6 2 W IN T E R ’S C O M IN G ! D o you feel a chill? Let’s melt together beside a raging

Dear Lola, Are you the Lola the Kinks wrote a song about? — Star Struck in Starksborc Dear Star, I knew this was coming. Someone, sometime would want to know who I am. I have met people in old hotels, danced with them and drank cherry cola. But I ’m not that Lola. I ’m neither man nor beast, woman nor child. I prefer both sexes to either. I like arts, hate crafits. When I ’m in love, I ’m cut oft sorts. I fiucked an amputee, which never fielt like me. I lived with a Virgin lawyer, which fielt good. I routinely am none too fiend ofi myselfi. I love to be ficndled. I know what to do in bed. I ’m less adept at dinner. I can hold my own, ifi you know what I mean. I know a tot about love and sex— firem education and experience. There's only one question I have yet to answer: What is the exact ratio between love and efifiort that results in a lifie-lcng relationship? Seriously, I'm locking ficr a real mathematical equation. How much love do you need to compensate ficr the efifiort required? The problem is that tolerance can ’t be quantifiied. There are varying thresholds ficr pain. Love tends to be the constant. It’s the efifiort that’s in question. * Please help me this time. The words, I can write. The love, I can make. The math, I ca n ’t do.

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PERSON < TO > PERSON fire after a passionate day o f skiing and make whipped cream for our cappucino. SW M , 25, tall, fit, and handsome seeks happy, healthy, wholesom e F, 22+, for winter excursions. 640 6 7 SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP. N SA SM , 30, handsome, honest, single, 5 ’10”, 155lbs., perfect in cooking. Searching for 22-40 YO for real life, well cultured LTR. 64051 O N E W IL D ASPARAGUS. SW M , 20, NS, attractive Burlingtonian. Interests: biking, photography, reading, nature, cooking, movies. Seeking: creative, hon est, healthy, attractive, Fun F, 19-29. 64048 M ID 40s, FLOWER BEARING, easy going, pleasant to be w /, attractive, inshape guy ISO an attractive partner w / a sense o f humor who enjoys travel, long walks, the outdoors and laughter. Please find me, I can’t find you. 64061 W ANTED: LATINO O R H ISPANIC lady. W PM looking for som eone to wine and dine. Give it a try. Let’s have some fun. 64050 N O M O R E H E A D GAMES. SPM , 33, 6 ’, I60lbs, interested in meeting som eone ready for relationship. Must be fun and independent and like kids. Call me! Won’t regret it. 64053 REVEL IN V ER M O N T. Play hard and long in all seasons, outdoors and in. Tall, slim, attractive lawyer seeks LTR with congruent NSWPF, about 40, possessing intelligence, warmth, passion energy, cul ture. Kayak, hike, bike, ski and travel by day. Attend theatre, dances and movies by evening. Talk and read unceasingly. 64054

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A G O O D CATCH! SW M , 33, FIT pro fessional, N S, enjoys golf, theatre, dining out, running, sports, good conversation and much more ISO physically fit, S/DW F, N S, 27-36, for fun and possibly more. 64058 _____________________ SW M , 18, ISO SWF to go out and party with, but not looking for a rela tionship. Let’s have some real fun! 64060 SEEKING T E N D E R , LONELY W O M A N who loves music. I’m a musi cian, mid 40s, 5’5 1 /2 ”, decent looking, young at heart. H oping for a compatible partner. 64055 LONELY R O M A N T IC . D W M , 44, 5 1 0 ”, N D seeks slim/medium D/SWF, 38-46, to share quiet times, humor, dancing, music, dining, theater, out doors, your interests and more. Let’s talk. 64045

WOMEN SEEKING WOMEN SWF LOOKING FOR SPECIAL FRIEND to share feelings and fun with. Sense of humor, caring, zest for life required. Good personality a must. 64150 DO YOU HAVE FANTASIES, DESIRES & dreams, and have no one to explore and share them with? If you are under 30, fern to soft butch, I might be the one you’re looking for! Let’s get together and start exploring together!!! 64137_______________ I AM A WOMAN SEEKING SPECIAL woman. Goal: longtermer. Try it, you might like it. GBF, 62, wants you, 50-65. Others, try. 64124 ___________________________ IN SEARCH OF FEM TO SOFT BUTCH, 20-30, sincere, romantic, wild woman to share quiet and wild times exploring! Enjoy movies, toys, fishing, pic nics, beaches, sunsets and moonlit skies.

Looking for someone to fill a big hole in ____________________ my heart. 64092 COME SUMMER, breathe in the dance of the butterfly, the flight of the cardinal, the waltz o f the bumblebee. This winter, spend time getting acquainted. Older lesbian ISO nurturing nature wise companion. 64069 ARTISTIC, MUSICAL, ROMANTIC, bright, educated, child spirit, nature wor shipper. Slim/feminine appearence. 43 YO, N S/N D , in straight marriage w/ CFS wants out, but unable to be self supportive. I desire loving, supportive, non-butch friends who are non-judgemental, kind, deep and gentle. 64066 ________________ SLIGHTLY OFFBEAT, BUT DOW N TO earth SF, 23, seeks similar (22-27) to share friendship and to explore secret passions. Must be willing to have fun. 64059_______ HOMEY, INTELLIGENT FEMME ISO ~ same. Are you spiritual, beautiful, sane? I’m a busy single mom looking for friends... possibly more. 64056_______________ CARUMBA! Run, dance, jump, snooze, deep talk, laugh, eat, hug, dream, stroke the cat, truly value one another, real friends. Lesbian seeks honest sister spirit. 64042

SEEKING MIKE * GUYS LIKE HIM. Approx. 6’, gorgeous, call me “sir”, polite, full of fun. Me: BiWM, 35, 5’10”, 1621bs., seeking fun, not relationship. 64111_______ WM SEEKS 4-6 G/Bi/STR M FOR REGULAR poker games. I’m 40, 5’8”, 150ibs. Let’s make new friends. Anything could happen! 64125_______________________ SWM, ALL MAiNTMANY IN T E R E ST S Fun times, rough play or quiet nights. 32, 5’ 11”, 200 lbs. Very new, need teacher. 64095 SWM, Bi/CURIOUS, 19, 5’9”, 160lbs., college student looking for someone to teach me. I’m interested. Discrete fun, no strings. Burlington area. 64097 SWM, Bi/CURIOUS, 18, 5’H ”, 190lbs„ looking for hot, discrete fun. No strings! 18-25 YOs. 64086 WHOLESOME AND SEXY. 6’2”, swim mers build, Italian, handsome, big smile, distracted professional and foreign adven turer seeks confident, natural, masculine, muscular, playful friend and lover. 64076 LOVE TO #*%@&!, but want more! Fun, playful GM, 26, 6’2”, 1651bs., looking for GM, 24-36, playful and honest. 64063 GBM, 36, 6’, 1851bs., N S /N D T ^ H L F D IC, liberal minded, seeks GM, 20-36, for friendship, possible LTR. Physically dis abled GM considered, too. Willing to relo cate statewide. 64070 ADORE H OT LADDlES Me: I'm very nice looking; don’t look my age (46 yrs. young), but act it. 6’, 1951bs., dark hair, blue eyes, enjoy sex. No fatties, sorry. 64065 GWM, 33, 6’, 175lbs. I AM A MAN^whcT likes men who are MEN!! Interests: intellec tual depth, rugged workouts, cars, comedy... oh yeah, fun (20-40). 64052 BURLINGTON AREA GWM, 3A ARTIST, NS, attractive, young looking, seeks soulmate (25-45). Interests: spirituali ty, nature, foreign films, literature, watching sunsets and shooting stars at lake. 64047

MEN SEEKING MEN HANDSOME, SWARTHY, BRAINY, AND BRAWNY HUNK, 5*10”, I651bs., 31 in age and waist, ISO well-educated GWM with similar attributes and stamina to spare for intellectual repartee and physi cal mischief. 64169 VERY ATTRACTIVE, WELL BUILT, allAmerican guy, 5’10”, 1651bs., in need of some good, hot fun! Discrete, no strings, just fun! 64136

o n HR BiWF SEEKING NEW FRIENDSHIPS with adventurous individuals. Let’s play in the snow, share good times, and explore the beauty o f life. 64160 Bi MALE CD SEEKSD IS C R E T E T E a”PLE for fun and play. Tired o f boring evenings and long days. Call and leave mes sage. 64071 BROA D WAY, I NEVER WANT TO BRAWL with you...love all ways, Lola. YOU DRINK MY WINE” BEAT ME AT RUMMY and bum my smokes, yet I never see any dinner...just cheap vodka.

CATHY AT VPB O N 1 1/24. You bummed a smoke from me and your smile melted my heart. D o you shop often? Can we meet again? 6 4 1 6 6 SATURDAY, 1 2/7, SH A N A NA*Sl Stan, we made a connection that ended too soon... Want to dance again? 64168 11 /2 2 , RSVP PIZZA, WAITSFIELD, 2pm . You: long, black hair, beautiful eyes and smile, reading personals. Me: dirtyblonde hair, purple fleece. I have to meet y o u .6 4 167 SUSIE W IL SO N R D „ G O -G O GAS, Tuesday morning, 11/26. You: little yel low car. Me: white Galant. The snow was pretty, like you. Lunch? 64152

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ATTRACTIVE, FUN LOVING, SWFND, 44, light smoker, enjoys exercise, romantic dinners, horseback riding, X-C skiing ISO SM ND, 35-45, reasonably attractive. Photo please. Box 069 H I, DEAR AMERICAN S TRANGER. I’m from Russia and would like to have an _Anjeri<-an friend. 1 am .4 i :YQ and work as a translator o f English. I’m fond o f dogs and like reading books (I’m fond of your writer, Stephen King). Hope to hear from you soon. Box 076 PRETTY, CULTURED, W IDOW (transplanted New Yorker) seeks gentle man, 6070, for heart to heart friendship. Box 071

PROFESSIONAL W O M AN, 55, creative, smart, looks OK. Loves nature, backpack ing, travel, mountains, desert, ocean. Enjoys Mexican food, dark beer, looking for rocks, collecting seeds, architectural design, gar dening and Steinbeck. Seeking communica tive tall man with compatible interests, relaxed outlook and sense o f adventure. Box 066. HITDEAR FRIEN D . 1 AM 40 YO &c-------LIVE in Petrozarodsk (Russia) and work as a lawyer.. I would like to have a friend in America. My life is rather interesting, but lonely. Maybe you will be interested in cor responding. Box 077 ,

YOU: Y O U N G , EPISCOPALIAN; have read Alibon’s Seed; family tree traces great migration arrival 1629-1641; seeking tall, brown, blue for pith and procreation. Sensual, happy. Box 084 INTELLECTUAL, CARING SWPM, 31, 5 7 , cute, seeking NS SWF (23-31) who is sincere, easy going, attractive, likes the out doors, music and intellectual conversations. Box 082

CENTRAL VT - NSNDPW M , athletic, very handsome, fit, honest, secure, indepen dent, fun(ny), diverse, adventurous, roman tic, imperfect. You: similar characteristics, attractive (internally/externally), 32-42. Responses answered. Box 079 SWM, 33, 5’10”, FOND OF CHERRIES and cream and licking the honey-pot clean. ISO S/DWF, 19-39, slender build. Write soon! Box 075 I PAINT LIKE MONET (right-handed), I sing like Caruso (mouth open), I am built like a Greek God (two arms, etc.). If you are a smart and beautiful twenty-something SWF, send me a photo and letter and I will write you back like Shakespeare (that is, in English). Box 073 ISO VERY CONFIDENTIAL LOVER to spend completely sensuous afternoons with. WM, 43, 6 2 , 2251bs., blond hair, green eyes, handsome, fun and sexy! Box 072 WILD- EYED IRISHMAN, 41, with tales to tell. Looking for fit, active, professional lass with stories of her own, for non-typical partnership based on growth, discovery, romance and children. Box 067

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YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL, SMART, IN DE PENDENT and under 26. Your friends and family are amazed you’re not seeing anyone, but you’re special, and you’re picky. Me: funny, sensitive, good-looking, vegetarian, and in the same boat. Send smiley photo, and risk $5. At least we’ll be friends. Box 074 SWM, 50s, SEEKS FEMAI E FOR TRIP to Las Vegas all expenses paid, except gam bling. Late Jan., ‘97. Why should I take you? Box 070 WE ARE SINGLE, 20-28, socially con scious, broad-minded, fun loving, adventur ous. Seek: compassion, depth, sincerity. Are: fit, attractive, intelligent. Love: culture, dance, outdoors, life. Pursue: righteousness, dignity, love. Box 068 SWM, 27, LOOKING FOR A G O O D ONE. Or a good bad one.. LafFs and silly adventures to follow. Make yourself up as you go along. Box 065 QUINTESSENTIAL NICE GUY! SWM, NS, 35, fit, happy, health, educated, aspir ing poet, singer/songwriter. ENJF. Desires to meet like minded woman. Let’s create something together, friendship... Box 064

IN “TH E EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES,” who are you? Food: suste nance only or art medium? When was the last time you hugged your shadow side? Are you easily amused? What would make God laugh? Let’s ponder the imponderables together, and more. Box 083 SEEKING A SMART, SENSUAL, CRE7 ATIVE, communicative, analytical, allitera tive, passionate, playful, positive, political, spiritual, visionary, earthy, emotional, adventurous, integrated, kind and kinda funny kind o f gal. Box 080

GM, 33, 5’8”, 160lbs., IN GREAT SHAPE, athletic and good looking, seeks same (18-35 YO) for daytime workouts and fun. Discretion assured. Box 078 GWM - 5’9”, 1651bs., BRN/BLU, OPENM IN D ED , honest, NS, loves the outdoors, hiking, biking, nature - seeks GM, 20-40 formfriendship goodtimes. times.D< Box 062 cuuM iip aand n a gooa

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