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RATEPAYERS HOLDING THE BAG In the October 27 issue of Seven Days, Joseph Citro revealed "Vermont's Top Ten Terrors." In the November 3 issue, Peter Freyne "revealed" another terror: the expensive Hydro-Quebec electricity contract (which has been no secret). It has turned out to be more of a trick than a treat. The terror for Vermonters is that they are paying much higher rates than necessary. The terror for native people in Quebec is that the cultural genocide will continue, funded by American dollars, through the inundation of their lands, their values and their livelihood by Hydro-Quebec. The issue of the "imprudent" H - Q contract was

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Baa! Baa! Black Sheep "When people are in groups," explained Carol Miller, social psychology professor at the University of Vermont, "inhibitions might come off, in part because they're in a group." That group pressure, said Miller, causes people to stop paying attention to their own moral and behavioral standards — especially if there's "a leader they trust." And who is a freshman hockey puck at UVM going to trust more than the senior team captain and the two assistant captains? But still, did they really have to hold someone else's wee-wee? Vermonters could surely handle elephant dung a lot better than New York Mayor Rudi Giuliani, but the thought of an "elephant walk" by the university's elite Division I men's ice hockey team? Say it ain't so. Homo-Hockey-Eroticus is all the talk these dark days. One can imagine pee-wee hockey players across Vermont asking their moms and dads if their dream of skating on Gutterson Field House ice one day, proudly wearing a UVM jersey, will require they march around holding the wee-wee of a teammate. And will Little Bo Peep of nursery-rhyme fame reenter their lives when they hit college in a way they can only pray can somehow be avoided?

to players. "He put the university on notice of what was going on," said Kehoe. "The university did exactly nothing." Kehoe said firmly, "There's absolutely not one exaggeration" in the 14-page complaint. Yes, folks, wee-wees and all. In a messy jam, UVM has called upon the services of Vermont's premier, legendary hiredgun attorney of the current era — Ritchie Berger, aka The Terminator, of Dinse Knapp & McAndrew. Asked if the allegations in LaTulippe's complaint hold water, Berger replied, "The vast majority of them and the most sensational of them are categorically false." Berger, a former UVM frat boy (Sigma Alpha Epsilon, class of'78), noted, "Somebody trying to make money on a lawsuit can allege anything. It's another matter proving it in a court of law." If LaTulippe hadn't been cut from the team, Berger argued, there wouldn't be a lawsuit. Kehoe declined to respond directly to The Terminator's remarks, saying she will try the case in court and not in the papers. And Kehoe's no slouch, either. A Chicago native and Dartmouth grad, she recently represented Ben Cohen in the Rainforest Crunch bankruptcy case. Mary's also a marathon runner and mother of two. And, ironically, Marathon Mary's mom is the dean of UVM's College of Arts and Sciences — Joan Smith. Small world, eh? Well, our small world is about to get much bigger. The UVM Hockey Puck Hazing Scandal went national Monday in The New York Times and on C N N . Fasten your seatbelts as the "60 Minutes"/"Dateline NBC" crowd roll into the most livable town in the nation. Supermarket Sweep — What a food fight! To listen to the public debate of the past month you'd a-thunk the city of Burlap was going to locate a nuclear power plant on South Winooski Avenue. Everybody's gotten their licks in on Burlington's supermarket sweepstakes. Everybody. Including those opponents hired by Shaw's, the North American arm of J. Sainsbury, a British-owned conglomerate that posted a $570 million profit last year. If you voted for Kurt Wright for mayor, eat a lot of steak, wanted Clinton impeached and castrated, and hate Act 60, losing The Great Burlington Food Fight of 1999 has to sting. It's bad enough living with Progressives. But having to eat their food, too. That's yucky. But for Chrissakes, folks, the city council vote Monday night was 12-2 in favor of the co-op and against Shaw's. That means the Progs, the Democrats and half the Republicans linked arms and did the right thing here. In the end, city councilors, including some who wouldn't be caught dead in the current co-op, didn't ignore the disinformation/misinformation campaign spun by mighty Shaw's, its Long Island, New York, developer and Sam Osborne, their public relations consultant. The Shaw's advertisement comparing their proposal to that of the Onion River Co-op, which ran in local papers, including this one, was a textbook example of mistruth in advertising. Okay, now we have a decision and 12-2 is a frickin' landslide! A brand-new, locally owned and operated grub store is finally coming to downtown. That's actually very good news. Terrific news. It's a big win for Mayor Peter Clavelle, Vermont's downtown crusader. And don't worry, Republican mayoral wannabe Matt Gardy will quickly move on to another issue that will elevate his exposure. He'll survive. So, let's hurry up and build the damn thing — I'm hungry. Media Notes — The buzz in local media circles

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The fallout from the UVM Hockey Puck Hazing Scandal exploded Friday like an atomic bomb. That's the day former freshman goalie wannabe, Corey Latulippe bf Williston, filed suit in federal court against the University of Vermont, its president, Judith Ramaley, the hockey coach, Mike Gilligan, and the three captains, Kevin Karlander, Matt Sanders and Andreas Moborg.

Latulippe claims hazing by upperclasismen on the team violated his civil rights. He also claims "invasion of privacy," "assault and battery" and "consumer fraud." And you now know all the juicy details — excuse me, allegations. Wee-wees in beer glasses. Shaved pubic hair. Genital fondling. Strippers. Forced over-drinking and eating of fish pies which prompted vomiting. And threats of mandatory coitus with a wooly four-legged creature. Ba-a-a-a-a-a-a! Bet you never realized there was more to ice hockey than shooting, checking and skating. Welcome to the side of the rink where men are men and sheep love them for it. To think, just last Wednesday, Gov. Howard Brush Dean I I I brushed us off when we inquired of his view on the university's Kafkaesque report on its investigation of hockey-puck hazing. The report — all three paragraphs — revealed nothing. No names. No description of the bad conduct. And not a word on the punishment. Not even the name of the investigator, which we now have learned from sources was Burlington attorney Tom McCormick, a guy with a real straightarrow kind of reputation. Ho-Ho, who often wears a UVM Hockey Cats jacket, blamed "the indignation of the press" for keeping this smelly, slimy story alive. He said he didn't think UVM officials were "stupid enough" to cover up criminal activity. Yesterday, he publicly ate crow for that smart-aleck remark, "including the feathers," in a live appearance on WKDR's "The Mark Johnson Show." This week, Dean calls it a "crisis," and Attorney General Bill Sorrell has been called in to clean up the mess. LaTulippe's attorney, Mary Kehoe, of Saxer Anderson Wolinsky & Sunshine, told Seven Days that her client, "at some considerable self-risk," notified UVM officials back in September of alleged hazing activity — activity specifically banned by the printed team guidlines distributed

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ity allow us to forget that. Now, however, America increasingly looks the way the world really looks. White America knows this, if only half-consciously, and that knowledge propels rampant fear, more and more white flight from our cities and many other forms of ethnic and racial tension and reaction all across the country. We all know our white world is changing color. Vermont is changing, too. Between 1980 and 1990 the absurdly small non-white population of Vermont doubled — from .5 percent to 1 percent. My guess is, between 1990 and 2000 the non-white population here will have at least doubled again. At the same time that non-whites arrive here in increasing numbers, Vermont also becomes more and more a place for rich white people, and with that increase comes a gentrified and self-satisfied smugness that settles down over this place, a smugness that can come only from gobs of white privilege, the Hidin' Out in Honky Heaven mentality, so to speak. It is easy to be white, liberal-minded and politically correct in this bucolic and essentially segregated place. However, as Vermont begins to really look like the rest of America and the rest of the world, how will Vermonters react? I fear there may be serious trouble ahead when white privilege collides with a growing non-white population. The liberality of Vermonters is yet to be tested, but that test, it seems to me, is just around the corner. Crisis, however, is also opportunity. As Vermont becomes more and more nonwhite we will have the chance to admit that the way we have lived here in the past is not only odd, but seriously at odds with the rest of the world. The new millennium will offer us the chance to open ourselves to a bigger, more diverse and colorful life. And we will have the chance to admit that the segregated life we have lived has limited us severely. It has hurt us and made us small. ®

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battered mother takes a shot at her husband in Orleans. A boy — and a boxcutter — come between two young women in South Burlington. A teenage girl pulls a carving knife on a cop in Barre and is charged as an adult. Yeah, we're "talking 'bout the bad girls," and there are a lot more of them in Vermont than there used to be. Police, social workers and corrections officers are rightfully concerned about the increasing number of women and girls breaking the law. In the last decade the total female correctional population in Vermont has increased fourfold, from 638 to 2318. Juvenile justice workers report that more, and tougher, girls in the system are giving bad boys some serious competition. "The behaviors we would associate with aggressive males are there with females now," says Steve Coulman, former director of Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Colchester, and now a manager at Social & Rehabilitation Services. "The girls are much more outwardly aggressive in their infractions with resident males. Girls will drop trou and flash a moon. The foul language is there. Just as guys would get into fist fights, the girls will do that — with each other." The emerging female violence in Vermont is consistent with national trends. Women commit 2.1 million — or 14 percent — of the violent crimes each year in the United States, according to a recent report from the Justice Department based on averages between 1993 and 1997. The number of girls arrested for violent offenses more than doubled between 1987 and 1994. The violent crime rate for girls increased 25 percent between 1992 to 1996, while the number of boy offenders remained steady. Forget about sugar, spice and everything nice. T h e reality, in Vermont and elsewhere, is that females are closing the gap in corrections. As they take over prison units once occupied by men, it is obvious that state planners underestimated

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the demand. The 45-bed single-sex facility opening this winter in Waterbury is already too small to accommodate the present population of incarcerated women. Officials expect that number to break 100 soon, based on female prisoner populations in comparable states like Maine and Montana. The juvenile justice system in Vermont is feeling similar pressure. Woodside — the only locked facility for underage offenders — has no long-term detention facilities for girls. But the severity of their problems have necessitated longer stays, according to Coulman. To meet the growing need, two new residential facilities recently opened in Rutland and Castleton. The legislature recently appropriated funds for additional programs for troubled girls. But that still may not be enough. "We need to address the seriousness of the behaviors coming from females, and program accordingly," Coulman cautions. "It's a matter of time before we are looking at a long-term, locked facility for girls in Vermont." W h y are women and girls acting out in increasing numbers? That's a question currently inspiring studies, conferences, articles and battered-women's advocates all over the country. Some blame it on the media — copy-cat crimes are no longer for boys only. When they held up a bank in Washington state last summer, four gun-toting girls said they were inspired by a film starring Queen Latifa as the lesbian leader of a girl gang specializing in holdups. Others suggest girl violence is not new — only newsworthy in the context of recent schoolyard shootings. Here in Vermont, too, "the larger question gets rolled around in a lot of circles," says John Murphy, superintendent of the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, the only jail in Vermont that houses women prisoners. Although he acknowledges there are more women locked up in Vermont than ever, he thinks the "violent female" theory has been overplayed. He says most women still get arrested on petty property crimes. furlough violations and chronic substance

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abuse — not serious violent offenses like murder and armed robbery. He suggests tougher drug laws, gender-blind justice and "pro-arrest" policies in domestic-abuse cases may explain the statistical spike. But the incarcerated women in Vermont tend to be older than the girls making headlines in urban newspapers and justice department publications. And it was the Arizona Law Review that published the research findings of Cheryl Hanna, a professor at Vermont Law School who has done extensive research on both domestic violence and emerging female violence. Hanna claims women in general are becoming more aggressive. "We have been given two opposing explanations," she has been reported as saying. "That girls aren't becoming more violent, it's media hype. Or, the flipside of that, girls are becoming more violent because they're becoming more like boys; it's one of the unintended consequences of liberation. I think it's a little more complicated than that."

n a given day, only a fraction of the female offenders in Vermont are locked up on Farrell Drive in South Burlington. Most are out on the street, serving their sentences in supervised community settings. Of 72 inmates, fewer than a third are being held for so-called violent crimes. These range from simple assaults, which may be as minor as scratching and biting, to aggravated sexual assault on a child. Only one woman — Dana Osmond-Shepard — is being held on a murder charge. She allegedly stabbed a 62-year-old rival to death over a man. What has changed, and made the incarcerated population appear to be more violent, is the number of women being held on charges of domestic assault. About a half-dozen of the females under lock and key have been charged with battering — a term coined to criminalize the abuse routinely inflicted by abusive boyfriends and husbands on their girlfriends and wives. Of 605 arrests made so far this year for domestic violence, 141 have been women.

Just last week a 22-year-old woman was arrested in Burlington for bloodying her boyfriend because "she was mad at him." Hanna is not surprised by those statistics, or the challenge they pose in regard to traditional thinking about domestic violence. "Twenty-five years ago, when your boyfriend or husband slapped you across the face, I think somehow you were programmed to take it. Maybe you became self-destructive, medicated yourself or got depressed. Now I think your boyfriend hits you and these girls hit back. They are choosing fight, not flight." "Sight" may have something to do with it, too — that is, the way police look at the violence between intimates. Once criticized for taking domestic abuse too lightly, now "pro-arrest" police are throwing the book at everyone. "Oftentimes if there has been a fracas and both people are injured, both people get arrested and both people get charged, " says Maureen Buell, director of women offender and family services for the Vermont Department of Corrections. "That has really changed. There is not a lot of attention paid to determine who is the predominant aggressor. The state's Chief of Domestic Violence Services, Jean Cass, confirms that trend, noting police often have the attitude, "We'll let the courts figure it out." But she also blames a bigger "backlash" for the increase in arrests of female "batterers." After years of money and training to eliminate domestic violence through aggressive prosecution, "men have become very wise to the system and have learned how to use it," she says. "Having their partners arrested, using institutions against them, is another form of abuse. Now it's a race to the phone." Further, she says, when the cops show up, women admit more .readily when they have been aggressive — even if they are fighting for their lives. "They'll say, 'Yes, I kicked him. Yeah, I threw the ashtray.'" Cass says women are also more likely to plead guilty "to get it over with." Batteredwomen's advocates are justifiably alarmed by this trend. They claim arresting a

woman for kicking and scratching diverts attention away from the fundamental power imbalance in an abusive relationship — one that all too often results in the death of the woman. If recent murder victim Patricia Sears had fought back, instead of going through the proper channels to stop her abuser, she might be knitting right now in a day room in South Burlington — her offenses spelled out in the daily "head count." "You see 'domestic assault' and you think, 'Oh, she's a violent woman,'" Buell says. "But then you look and see that she has no history of violence — only as it relates to that relationship." Buell questions whether those women really pose a threat to society. "I do see more women coming to jail with serious assaultive offenses, and some of them need to be here," she says. "But I don't think all of them do." "Predatory violence," as Buell calls it, is what sets a dangerous woman apart from a dysfunctional, addicted or mentally ill one. Such cases are still rare among women incarcerated in Vermont. In general,' "the women are in here for far less serious crimes than men are," says Buell. Most of the offenses are petty property crimes: passing bad checks, shoplifting, forgery. "They are taking food, household items, clothing, that sort of thing. Women aren't doing big huge hauls out the back door of Wal-Mart." She adds, "There has been some talk around the country of how that might be related to welfare reform." More likely it is related to substance abuse. Murphy says the vast majority of crimes commited by women are to support drug or alcohol addictions. If staying sober is a condition of supervised release, which it often is, a few ill-timed pops can put her back behind bars. The most prevalent charge appears to be "violating conditions of probation." Apparently, the stresses of finding work, transportation, housing and child care on the outside often lead women back to the comfort of their old addictions. And in many cases, to their former partners in crime. Whether they are fighting, forging or finding a fix for them, a man is almost always in the picture. More often than not, according to Murphy, "women are not committing crimes by themselves. They are usually with their partner," driving a getaway car, passing false information or playing some other accessory role. Those bad relationships that got them into jail in the first place continue to torment them on the inside. Instead of using violence to hurt each other, inmates engage in what Hanna terms "female competition" — sexual discrediting in the form of rumor. "If I want to hurt you I say I've been sleeping with your boyfriend, or he has been writing me," Murphy says. "Or I write your boyfriend and say you have been sleeping with someone else."

GIRL POWER RANGER Law prof Cheryl Hanna digs at the cultural roots of female violence South Burlington last month, clearly shouldn't be allowed to. "They say the women are difficult. All they want to do is talk. They won't take no for an answer," Murphy says. "Women want to feel that you are hearing them, you are taking the time to listen to them. You go into a male unit, you tell the inmates to lock in. They'll complain as they move to their cells and lock in. You try the same thing with women and they will turn around and say, 'Why, why, why? What are we locking in for?'" Children are an added stress on women behind bars in Vermont. Approximately 80 percent have kids, as evidenced by photographs posted over nearly every bunk. "A very common thing is, a woman will hear from somebody else that her child is being hurt. Or that a caretaker for the child hasn't come home two nights in a row," Buell says. It is easy to see how incarceration can perpetuate a cycle of crime, violence and sexual abuse. Roughly 85 percent of Vermont's incarcerated females have suffered prior sexual or physical violence. It is more than ironic that these women are now living in high-security quarters once inhabited by men, complete with stainless steel toilets — without seats — in the the corner of each cell. The ceiling in the day room still bears the damage of the ice storm riot two years ago. "Why bother fixing it," one woman offers in anticipation of the eventual move to Waterbury, "when the men are just going to destroy it again?"

T h e women in South Burlington are as ready to leave that facility as male inmates Working with the female prison popuare to reclaim their space — overcrowding lation has its challenges — as in male in South Burlington in particular is driinmates are from Mars, female inmates are ving male inmates out of state. But in from Venus. Some guards are extremely addition to separate space, the women reluctant to do it. Others, like the one need gender-sensitive programs designed accused of a raping two female inmates in ' to address their problems, according to

Buell. Vermont is looking to Minnesota for creative solutions. "We do need to deal with the issues of women's violence," Buell says. "But we can't do it with the same models we use for the men."

etting through to girls may be even more urgent, given that national reports show young females outpacing boys in every criminal-offense category. Without effective intervention, the delinquent girls of today may become the female inmates of tomorrow. Those may not be girl gangs hanging out on the streets of Montpelier, but Corporal Mark Moody confirms "a general concern there are more girls in the system, and more aggressive activity on the part of females than there was in the past." For four years, he has been the man in Montpelier schools, following up on "juvenile issues." Similarly, South Royalton is not exactly ground zero for girl violence, but it is home to Cheryl Hanna, a national expert on the subject. A former assistant district attorney in Baltimore, Hanna first raised feminist hackles with an article in the Harvard Law Review advocating mandatory victim participation in domestic-abuse cases. Last spring she published a paper that looks at young female offenders in a cultural context, noting the coincidence of sex, violence and the girl-power movement. "You go to the record store in Montpelier and there are 13-year-olds buying Spice Girls albums and listening to Queen Latifa," she says. "They are doing the same things that girls in New York City are doing." In "Ganging Up on Girls: Young Women and Their Emerging Violence," Hanna cites bad-girl role models like Courtney Love, Xena the Warrior

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MISTAKES WERE MADE. . . One does not always know how fair a review might be, but one knows when it is unfair, and Willard Randall's review of David Bain's documentary history of Middlebury College ["Crash Course," December 1 ] is clearly unfair, even if one does not know the many errors Randall has made in his review. There is nothing about the book or Bain that Randall forgives. "It is a somewhat obese book, stuffed with 600 images...Its eccentricities begin with its title... But if you're looking for a good read, a narrative history of a college, this isn't it... the damage of such primitive research." Bain is even faulted for being an English professor, not a historian, as if only historians can write history. (Bain's books have been selections of the history book club. And what about the many fine histories written by journalists?) Apparently, Randall knows without having to know, and he does this book a disservice. Bain's book is not intended to be a narrative history of Middlebury College, and is to be seen as a complement to David Stameshkin's more formal history. Its audience is not historians nor the scholarly world in general, but the larger community of Middlebury College (its graduates, faculty, friends, townspeople). To that audience, the title, The College on the Hill, would be clear. For more than a hundred years, the college has been known as the College on the Hill to those who know it. The phrase is referred to in a college song of 1899 and is the title of a song in a Middlebury College songbook of 1930. The College on the Hill is a documentary history, much like Michael Lesy's Wisconsin Death Trip, and is to be read not necessarily from beginning to end, but as one chooses to read, wherever in the text that might be. This does not mean that there is no thesis or argument to Bains history. One can find in the selection and arrangement of documents and details an argument about the history of Middlebury College, but it is not one presented in a . narrative, scholarly analysis or outline of argument, as it might be in a more conventional text. Instead, we understand Bain's thesis through juxtaposition, repetition, implication. For example, Bain draws our attention to the importance of the dedication of college staff to the college's development, a group every bit as loyal and committed to Middlebury College as its faculty and students. Most institutional histories ignore the contributions of its staff, and Bains attention to staff explains why he spends 10 pages on the firing of 17 (not 35) staff in 1991. The firings rocked the larger Middlebury family in ways that not even Vietnam did (because most graduates and faculty understand how central staff has always been at Middlebury). There are numerous errors in Randall's review. Negotiations between UVM and Middlebury about a merger began in 1817, not 1840. Seventeen staff were fired in 1991, not 35. Greek was

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not dropped as a requirement in 1873. It became an elective for a Bachelor of Science in 1878, but it remained a requirement for a Bachelor of Arts degree till the end of the 1920s. The American National Biography was published under the aegis of the American Council of Learned Societies, not the Amer-ican Council of Learned Studies. Randall says Bain mistakenly identifies Jedediah Burchard, but he describes him exactly as David Stameshkin does in his history, a book Randall holds up as a model. Randall faults Bain for using the Dictionary of American Biography instead of the more current American National Biography, but a comparison of Middlebury entries between the DAB and the ANB shows little change, and no changes of fact. (However, the entry on Silas Wright in the ANB has an error that the DAB does not.) Reviewers for weekly papers cannot be held to the same standards as writers of books, but there is a carelessness in Randall's language which is disturbing. He refers to Bain's research as primitive. Research may be careless or incomplete, but it cannot be primitive. As Claude Levi-Strauss and Sally Price have demonstrated in their scholarship, the use of the term primitive establishes one's superiority over those one talks about. More often than not, it has nothing to do with a descriptive category we term primitive. Randall describes further those fired by Middlebury College in 1991 as "faithful old retainers." I know those who were fired, and they were dedicated, hard-working staff who would be hurt by such a characterization. Randall's description of them (and his language throughout) describes them less than it describes him. Look at me, his review says, and his writing only calls attention to himself. The Bain book is simply his vehicle for us to appreciate him. I should add that I am College

Archivist of Middlebury College, and that David Bain's book has me as one of its dedicatees. However, my work as College Archivist permitted me to see how comprehensive Bain's research was, and how careless Randall's. — Bob Buckeye Middlebury REWRITING HISTORY As a reviewer, Willard Sterne Randall is entitled to be critical of my friend David Haward Bain's "browsers' history" of Middlebury College, The College on the Hill. At least he recognizes that Bain's book is "beautiful, richly illustrated and...a bargain." As it claims only to be a collection of photographs and short texts, not a work of original scholarship, Randall might have allowed that it succeeds on its own terms. Instead, he attacks it for its reliance on the "hopelessly obsolete" Dictionary of American Biography, and implies that Bain was led astray by a colleague in my department who recommended this source to him. Instead, Randall suggests, Bain should have used the "wonderful" and recently published American National Biography. He goes further in implying that the failure to warn Bain "not to lean so hard on an outdated single source" may indicate why nobody in the Middlebury History Department was deemed qualified to write this "plum." These comments are both entertaining and ridiculous. The American National Biography appeared in January 1999, not "last year," as Randall states. By that time, the text of The College on the Hill was substantially completed. It was obviously written to a fixed publication deadline — October 1999, as a kick-off for the Middlebury bicentennial celebrations. Moreover, as the preface makes clear, the book was not intended as an academic reference work. To expect that David Bain would have rewritten it in the few months between the appearance of the ANB and the July text deadline

is not very realistic. To suggest that he should have requested scores of profiles from the ANB on diskettes, before the published volumes appeared, is whimsical at best. It also begs the question of what is so awful about the DAB that "hundreds of scholars have shunned it." The main volumes of the DAB appeared between 1927 and 1936, so they are certainly old. They concentrate on the biographies of successful white men, excluding many notable women and members of ethnic minorities. Of course, with a handful of exceptions, most important Middlebury graduates before 1883 were successful white men. Without question, the opinions expressed in many DAB entries, especially those that deal with major historical figures, are outdated, and some facts may be wrong. Yet the DAB has hardly been "obsolete" for more than a decade. Its last index supplement was published as recently as 1996, under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies (not Studies, as it appears in Randall's review), the same organization that simultaneously sponsored the ANB. It seems odd that the ACLS would choose to update a publication that, according to Randall, was already considered useless by so many historians. Apparently, the celebrated Arthur Schlesinger was not in their number. He confessed last January that he had consulted the DAB almost every day of his professional career. He made this statement, remarkably enough, in a speech marking the publication of the ANB. I am not myself acquainted with the "hundreds of historians" who, according to Randall, turned their backs on the DAB years ago, but they strike me as a bit cranky. They may also be disappointed to learn that the ANB contains fewer entries than the DAB (about 17,450, compared to the DAB's 19,000), while covering a longer time period. Among those who have been eliminated from the

ANB were more than half of the early Middlebury graduates noticed in the DAB. As there is not yet a college index to the ANB, it is hard to know if anyone from Middlebury was added. Perhaps Bain was better advised to use the DAB after all. As to why no historian at Middlebury was given the task of writing the college's history, the answer lies in David Stameshkins excellent scholarly study, the second volume of which appeared in 1996. If Randall believes that Middlebury merits a second examination on the same high academic level as Stameshkins book, after so brief an interval, he may be accused of mixing outrageous flattery with his insults. My colleagues have been busy on other projects — one of them wrote two of the biographies in the ANB. Personally, I think the job of producing a "browser's history" of Middlebury was better done by a professional writer like David Bain. A further point in Randall's review perplexes me. He complains (or does he exult?) that "Middlebury, at least in the DAB-slanted world according to Bain, has produced few distinguished world or even national leaders." While they are hardly household names, an American historian like Randall should have recognized the national abolitionist leaders Beriah Green, Jonathan Blanchard or Martin Henry Freeman (the first AfricanAmerican college professor and president); Jehudi Ashman, one of the founders of Liberia; the popular poet John Godfrey Saxe; the diplomat Edward John Phelps; or the banker Alonzo Barton Hepburn. A historian who lives in Vermont might have shown more interest than Randall manifests in figures like Alexander Twilight, the first African-American college graduate and builder of the extraordinary Athenian Hall in Brownington, or Daniel Pierce Thompson, whose 1839 novel, The Green Mountain Boys, went through over 60 editions

by the turn of the century. This last piece of information, incidentally, appears in the DAB but not in the ANB, from whose pages the great Vermont novelist has, alas, been excluded. — Paul Monod Chair, History Department Middlebury College RANDALL RESPONDS Why I am familiar with the existence of the American National Biography is because I wrote two biographies in it, assigned as earl} as 1992, by which time many American historians had been aware of its imminence for some time. As to the other knuckle-rap ping corrections by Middlebury's finger-wagging dons quoted above, I refer them to Professor Bain's own compendium. O n page 85, he states, "In 1847, serious negotiations over merging with the University of Vermont broke down when Middlebury officials refused to discuss relocating to Burlington." The staff cuts of President Timothy Light's reign of terror were even bloodier than I recounted in my review. O n page 428, Bain writes of Light s "decision to eliminate twenty to thirty non-faculty positions from the overall staff of 700." A little farther along, Bain writes, "The community learned that seventeen people had been 'released' and that twenty-five other positions had been terminated by resignation, retirement or nonrenewal of appointments." So, the final body count was 42, not 17, even if all the victims were not stuffed into the tumbrel at the same time. — Will Randall Burlington Willard Sterne Randall is a visiting professor of history at Champlain College, and is the author of 12 books of American history and biography. Next Tuesday night, Dec. 21, he'll be interviewed on the History Channel's "Spies of the Revolution," based on Randall's biographies of George Washington and Benedict Arnold

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Uncle Willie came up from the country with fresh eggs and a sack of coal. He had a country accent that was stronger than our father's, and his pockets always bulged with paper bags of sweets. He was large, red-faced and genial. A half-dozen children followed in his wake. Our cousins. They peered at us from behind Uncle Willie's broad back. With their large, frightened eyes, they looked like a herd of half-wild bullocks prepared to bolt at sudden movements. On the afternoon of Christmas Day, Uncle Christy came to visit us with "the lassies," as he liked to refer to our girl cousins, and with his son Pat, who, because he was a boy, merited the entire category of "son" all to himself. On Christmas Eve we borrowed our father's socks and fastened one to the foot of each of our beds. Since there were only two small bedrooms in the house, the four children — my older brother, younger twin sisters and myself — shared a room for years. First thing on Christ-mas morning, we dived for the ends of our beds with shouts of glee and tore into the bulging stockings. We believed that the English sweets we loved

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Richard Price ('99.5) in particular with making exemplary connections between a given seasons plays and the social conditions from which they emerged. "One of the reasons that I would never teach theater in anything other than a liberal arts context is that all of that is embedded within theater," she says. This appreciation may explain why, in the last few years, Faraone has seen the program attract a "relatively high proportion of Phi Beta Kappas and summa cum laudesThe rigor these students bring with them benefits the program in turn: "To work with intelligent students who are as passionate about another discipline other than theater is absolutely vital. Otherwise theater is just a craft with no meaning," she says.

All the real world's a stage for Middlebury College thespians "We were specifically interested in not being in Vermont," Faraone says, "because we wanted to wrench students out of this familiar context where they know the area, they know the audiences, and bring them into a place where they wouldn't be treated like students — and they're not...We try to stop being their teachers and be their directors and producers." The theatrical tough love imparts another valuable lesson. Says Faraone, "We expect them to make the connections with the professional company to sort of begin to do things on their own, to understand how to do things on their own, which is what they're going to have to do when they leave here."

And when alums re-enter the loop, the sense of an artistic community that encompasses, but extends beyond, the campus walls is enhanced. The theater department facilitates that sense of community through a newsletter that includes a kind of "Class Notes" section for artists in the trenches each semester. The Spring 1999 issue features dozens of dispatches "From Around the Globe," in addition to news on upcoming college productions. Skim through a few back issues, and the value of connections becomes apparent. Names once logged in the "where are they now" file find their way back into the Middlebury season program as guest artists. The upcoming January production of Blue Forest, written by Middlebury alum Katherine Berry Swartz ('95), will be directed by Lynn Hawley ('88), whose career can essentially be tracked through the alumni newsletter. She appeared most recently in The Pitchfork Disney, produced by the Blue Light Theater Company of New York City, the brainchild of Greg Naughton ('90). Other artists come home to stay. Vermont Stage Company Managing Director Dana Yeaton is a Middlebury grad ('78), and his company's productions have involved students, alums and faculty in a variety of capacities over the years.

Those connections cut both ways. Although PTP has only brought one show to Middlebury — the fall 1998 production of Good, by C.P. Taylor — the troupe more often takes college productions back to D.C., where they are recast and remounted in the professional theater setting. Faraone hopes that after the bicentennial season, the flow of work from D.C. to Middlebury will occur on a regular two-year cycle. Both PTP and the college benefit from the circular flow of work, she says. For one thing, the work Faraone and her Middlebury colleagues do with PTP feeds back into the college. Middlebury also becomes a laboratory for the professional company. Students in the drama program, even those who don't join PTP in D.C. come summertime, become familiar with the company's artistic vision and players.

he importance of whom you know, as well as what you know, is not lost on Faraone's recent charges. Andrew W. Smith, whose roguish looks and lean, tall frame were well

suited to the role of Willmore, The Rovers titular Rover, parlayed his two stints with PTP to found, with fellow alum Michole Biancosino ('98), the D.C.-based theater company Project Y. Their inaugural season opened simultaneous with The Rover, Smith will direct Justin Shipman's Scapism in D.C. in the spring. The Middlebury program prepared him well to take a stab at a life in the theater, Smith says. He credits "the amount of work done by the students on their own initiative" as fostering "healthy competition that pushes everyone as hard and as far as they can go."

Jdents arel B e g inning to 1 [see that the-J ' is a 1 1 H I [top ursue as | That competition is keen. As \e choicej And they just keep coming. Faraone notes, being in the drama program does not guarto the point, they just keep antee a role with PTP. Katy : there arel More leaving Middlebury bound for Strote Wright, for example, who lives in the theater — this despite M R shimmered angelically as fact that, as Faraone observes, S3]m m m the Angelica Bianca in The Rover, "It's a rare parent who can say, never landed a role with PTP structure your life to go ViMlilVM'Sim 'Please, while a student. But the traininto the theater.'" Price had been ing she did receive in what she history major before he started his." ^ aacting calls "an amazing program with at Middlebury and added lots of connections around the theater to his imminent diploma. world" has given her the confiA season with PTP, exposure to m dence to go for it. She's currentthe program's annual offering of ly pursuing acting in Los Angeles. According to Faraone, Wright embodies the many possibilities the program tries to bring to light. A new mother, Wright dispels the common fear that, as Faraone says, "you give up your life if you go into theater, that you have to be obsessively dedicated to it...At some point in their lives, probably before they got there, these students all have encountered the theater, but it just looked like some weird, bright, impossible star." The pragmatism underlying

the program seems to take away the "impossible" part. Neither Wright nor Smith came to Middlebury to pursue theater, and neither took the stage until their junior years. But by the time they graduated, they had both added theater to their double majors — Russian-East European Studies for Wright, English for Smith. The tendency to "add on" theater is pretty common among students in the program, Faraone says, especially those who appreciate the intellectual merits of theater. She credits Rover cast member

full and student productions, and abundant opportunities to get involved in shows on stage and off, have him sold. After directing a winter-term play in January, Price will head for New York City to ply his craft. "Students are beginning to see that theater is a viable thing to pursue as a life choice, that there are so many more ways to do this," Faraone says, "whether that means a life as a performer or as a designer, as a scholar, or actually a life as someone...who finds the theater central to their existence." ®

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OPEN MIKE NIGHT (acoustic), Cambridge Coffeehouse, Smuggler's Notch Inn, 7 p.m. Donations. MATT "GUITAR" MURPHY & SHAB00 ALLSTARS (blues/rock), Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

THURSDAY GUY COLASACCO (singer-songwriter), Jakes, 6:30 p.m. NC. ELLEN POWELL & T.J. THOMPSON (jazz), Leunig's, 7:30 p.m. NC. OPEN MIKE W/D. DAVIS, Cactus Cafe, 9 p.m. NC. THE DETONATORS (blues/r&b), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. JO MO FO (funk), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. DEF JAM PARTY (DJs Joey K & Bobby Sparks; hip-hop/r&b), Club Extreme, 9 p.m. NC/$2. 7TH ANNUAL CHROME COWBOYS CHRISTMAS PARTY (vintage country; special guests), Club Metronome, 9 p.m. $5. REGGAE DJ, J.P.'s Pub, 10 p.m. NC. SONIA DADA (pop rock), Higher Ground, 8 p.m. $16/18. SAND BLIZZARD (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. NC. KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Edgewater Pub, 9 p.m. NC. LINE DANCING (instruction w/Dancin' Dean), Cobbweb, 7 p.m. newcomers; 8 p.m. open dance. $5/6. THE PULSE (dance band), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5. DOG VOICES (rock), Wobbly Barn, 8 p.m. $6-8. BLOO (funk/jam), Nightspot Outback, 9 p.m. NC.

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hop/r&b/soul), Higher Ground, 10 p.m. 3/5. JOE & THE CELLAR BOYS (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. $5. KARAOKE W/MATT & BONNIE DRAKE, Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC. JOHN CASSEL (jazz piano), Tavern at the Inn at Essex, 7 p.m. NC. LIVE JAZZ, Diamond Jim's Grille, 7:30 p.m. NC. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Franny O's, 9 p.m. NC. JENNI JOHNSON (jazz/blues), Jake's, 7 p.m. NC. TIN PAN ALLEY (rock), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. MIRAGE (rock), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. JAMES HARVEY TRIO (jazz), Villa Tragara, 6:30 p.m. $5 with dinner. RACHEL BISSEX (singer-songwriter), Topnotch Resort, 7 p.m. NC. BLUES BUSTERS, Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC. REGGAE DJ, Matterhorn, 9 p.m. NC. ROOMFUL OF BLUES (Christmas party), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $10. OLD JAWBONE (groove rock), Mad Mountain Tavern, 9 p.m. $3. PICTURE THIS (jazz), J.P Morgan's, 7:30 p.m. NC. MICHAEL MURD0CK & A BUNCH OF SLACKERS (rock), Charlie O's, 9 p.m. NC. BL00 (funk/jam), Nightspot Outback, 9 p.m. $5-7. DOG VOICES (rock), Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

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Contois Auditorium, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $6/4.50. JENNI JOHNSON (jazz/blues), Sai-Gon Cafe 7:30 p.m. NC. BOOTLESS & UNHORSED (Irish), Last Chance Saloon, 7:30 p.m. NC. B.B. KING (blues legend), Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 8 p.m. $29.50. DJ LITTLE MARTIN, 135 Pearl, 10 p.m. $4/5. MR. FRENCH (rock), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. MARC BRISS0N (acoustic), Sweetwaters, 9 p.m. NC. VIPERH0USE (acid jazz), Club Metronome, 8 p.m. $8, followed by RETR0N0ME (DJ), 11 p.m. $2. NEW DEAL (industrial/techno), Red Square, 9:30 p.m. NC. KARAOKE, J.P.'s Pub, 9 p.m. NC. DJS TIM DIAZ & RUGGER (hiphop/r&b), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC. FLASHBACK ('80s DJ), Rasputin's, 10 p.m. NC. HIP-HOP PARTY (DJs Spin & Irie), Club Extreme, 9 p.m. $3/5. REDWING (Irish), Vermont Pub & Brewery, 9:30 p.m. NC. COMEDY ZONE (stand-up), Radisson Hotel, 8 & 10 p.m. $8.

GUY C0LASACC0 (singer-songwriter), Jake's, 6:30 p.m. NC. DARK HORSE BAND (rock), Henry's Pub, Holiday Inn, 9 p.m. NC. HIGHLAND WEAVERS (Irish), Tuckaway's, Sheraton Hotel, 9 p.m. NC. SWINGIN' VERMONT BIG BAND (swing; dance lessons w/Terry Bouricius & Cate Lamb, 8 p.m.), Higher Ground, 9 p.m. $12. JOE & THE CELLAR BOYS (rock), Trackside Tavern, 9 p.m. $5. EMPTY POCKETS (rock), Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC.

NEW COUNTRY EDITION (country; line dancing), Cobbweb, 8:30 p.m. $7/12, BLACK STAR (rock), Sha-Boom's 9 p.m. $5. KARAOKE W/FRANK, Franny O's, 9 p.m. NC. ERICA WHEELER (singer-songwriter), Good Times Cafe, 8:30 p.m. $5. TIN PAN ALLEY (rock), City Limits, 9 p.m. NC. MIRAGE (rock), Thirsty Turtle, 9 p.m. $3. HOLIDAY CABARET (holiday music & fun w/Betsy Jamison, Bill Bickford & Dan Jessie), Villa Tragara, 6:15 p.m. $38 with dinner. CHAD (pop rock), Mad Mountain Tavern, 9 p.m. $3. LAMBSBREAD (reggae), Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $5. BLUES FOR BREAKFAST, Mountain Roadhouse, 9 p.m. NC. THE PULSE (dance band), Rusty Nail, 9 p.m. $5. / HUMAN CANOE REVUE (rock/funk), Blue Tooth, 9:30 p.m. $3. BLUE FOX (blues), Charlie O's, 9 p.m. NC. BL00 (funk/jam), Nightspot Outback, 9 p.m. $5-7. DOG VOICES (rock), Wobbly Barn, 9 p.m. $6-8.

SUNDAY DAYVE HUCKETT (jazz guitar), Sweetwaters, 11:30 a.m. NC. RACHEL BISSEX (singer-songwriter), Borders, 3 p.m. NC. SUNDAY SESSIONS (trad. Irish), Ri Ra, 5 p.m. NC. BL00Z0T0MY (jump blues; Christmas party), Nectar's, 9:30 p.m. NC. SUNDAY NIGHT MASS (DJ),

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where to go After Dark Music Series, Knights of Columbus Hall. Middlebury, 388-0216. Alley-Cats, 41 King St., Burl., 660-4304. Adams Apple Cafe, Portland & Main streets, Morrisville, 888-4737. Backstage Pub, 60 Pearl St.. Essex Jet., 878-5494. Barnes & Ncble Booksellers, 100 Dorset St., S. Burlington, 864-8001. Blue Tooth, Access Rd., Warren, 583-2656. Boony's, Rt. 236, Franklin, 933-4569. Borders Books & Music, 29 Church St., Burlington, 865-271 1. Burlington Coffeehouse at Rhombus, 186 College St., Burlington, 864-5888. Cactus Cafe, 1 Lawson Ln., Burl., 862-6900. Cambridge Coffee House, Smuggler's Notch Inn, Jeffersonville, 644-2233. Capitol Grounds, 45 State St., Montpelier, 223-7800. Champion's, 32 Main St., Winooski, 655-4705. Charlie O's, 70 Main St., Montpelier, 223-6820. Chow! Bella, 28 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405. City Limits, 14 Greene St. Vergennes, 877-6919. Club Extreme, 165 Church St., Burlington, 660-2088. Club Metronome, 188 Main St., Burlington, 865-4563. •> Club 156, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 658-3994. Cobbweb, Sandybirch Rd., Georgia, 527-7000. Diamond Jim's Grille, Highgate Comm. Shpg. Ctr., St. Albans, 524-9280.

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vision well and I threatened to quit." He cited two instances in which he and Noble had "a little fight," but seemed surprised at the abrupt action taken. "I don't exactly know what the real reasons are," he said, adding, "since August a lot of the kids have lost faith. At this age the last thing they need is to be more disillusioned than they already are." Brody said that some teens on the advisory board are planning to quit because "they're not getting what they want." And just what do the kids want? That's what Parks &c Rec hopes to find out — without Brody. Funds from a recently obtained grant will be used to "begin the process of developing after-school programs," said Noble. "We'll expand in January." Noble was reluctant to talk about the situation with Brody without the imprimatur of his citydepartment employers. But after receiving permission to represent 242 on the matter, he conceded, "This is definitely a parting of the ways, but we're looking at this as a change for the better for both parties." Asked how being fired was "for the better" for Brody, he replied, "Simon is truly a great promoter as far as shows and bands and what not. We're looking down the road at doing future contracting with Simon, but as an outside business relationship." Noble

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DO GOOD DEPT. Last week the little elves from Magic Hat were at it; this week it's SambatUCada's turn to rock around the block. That is, from Nectar's, up Church Street and back around. So if you hear some drummer boys approaching, you'll know it's time to get out the wallets and in the Christmas spirit. For the fourth straight year, the Brazilian-jazzy Sambatucada has percussed for Very Special Arts Vermont — the non-

profit that brings creativity to underprivileged kids all year long. "We're basically looking for something to do," says drummer Bruce McKenzie modestly — the "something" raising not only a racket but around $300 for VSAV each time out. It's pretty simple: They play some great music and pass the hat. You give. Here at the North Pole, we call that win-win. SINGLE TRACKS Because of a capacity problem, the Sam Black Church et al. concert that was scheduled for 242 Main will be at Higher Ground this Sunday. It's hardcore and allages, kids! . . . Start your Christmas revels early this week with parties at Club Metronome — the annual Chrome Cowboys Christmas roundup, with lots of tinseled guests — at the Rusty Nail Friday, with Roomful Of Blues ho-ho-hoing on stage, and at Nectar's Sunday, with natural-born Santa Jim Branca and Bloozotomy. . . The Halogens are about to hit stores with a brand-new CD, Gin & Nothing, and meanwhile are reportedly preparing details of a "Cuter Than the Backstreet Boys and NSync Put Together" Tour — yeah, right, show me the pictures. . . Another Vermonter makes the Web scene: St. Albans singer-songwriter Kate Barclay is featured on the Taylor Guitars site, and her song "Everything," from her recent Sunshine From Mars CD, is shining on both riffage.com and spinner.com. Check it out. . . viperHoUSe wraps up a fall tour this Saturday with a show for the homies at Metronome. Check out the phat acid . . .

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would not comment on his relationship with Brody, insisting, "It's not a personal thing at all. It was a group >' decision to fire him. I really can't get into the details." Noble conceded, too, that the news "isn't going to be easy for some" of the kids. "But the space is there for the young people, it's not about any particular people who may facilitate that." He further acknowledged that "the hardcore thing" — meaning the prevalence of that type of music, and perhaps that type of music fan — at 242 is one thing that needs to change, not by eliminating those bands but by adding other programming. "We're trying to addi^ss the needs of the young people who go there.. .and trying to make sure the current group of young people are included in the mix. That's really a priority," he said. I have the feeling neither side is telling the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me goddess. So we'll just have to wait and see what falls out of the latest imbroglio at Burlington's beleaguered teen center — and what "the young people" decide to do about it. Stay tuned.. .and meanwhile support the club with a punk-hardcore fest this Friday, featuring Minimus, Evenmind, The Victims and Ritalin.

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ELISABETH VON TRAPP, CHRISTMAS SONG (Von Trapp Music, CD) — Let's face it, no one listens to Christmas music the other 11 months of the year — with the possible exception of Christmas Loft employees (how do they stay in the spirit year 'round?). Of course, that doesn't keep musicians from rockers to crooners to, well, chipmunks, from putting out the stuff every holiday season. Elisabeth von Trapp is no exception. But the Waitsfield-based singer-songwriter, whose family name is virtually synonymous with "music," chose her selections wisely: Christmas Song is not stocked with the likes of "Joy to the World" or "Little Drummer Boy." Instead, von Trapp applies her flawless, clear soprano to 13 songs that are, for the most part, far from typical caroling fare. The result is a pretty musical package that you actually might leave out all year. Von Trapp begins with "Hodie Christus Natus Est," a stunning 7th-century Gregorian chant — delivered in English, not Latin — that sure isn't in my holiday repertoire. Moving along eight centuries, she offers next "Maria Durch ein Dornwald Ging" ("Maria Walks Amid the Thorns"), accompanied by her own acoustic guitar and Erich Kory's masterful, resonant cello. It's a special talent to make German sound silky, but von Trapp caresses the syllables so lightly you can barely tell she's singing in that gutteral language. The more familiar "I Wonder as I Wander," an Appalachian traditional tune, is arranged here in a slow, spare and haunting variation, also girded by Kory. The English carol "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" is given somewhat more straightforward treatment, but the elegant interplay between Kory and pianist/co-

producer Charles Eller makes the song a thing of real beauty — as does Eller's lovely, achingly melancholy arrangement on "The Cherry Tree Carol." If his sparkling keyboard work doesn't remind you of freshly fallen snow, you're a hopeless cynic. "Gabriel's Message," a Basque carol, is gently jaunty, almost jazzy, but its minor key keeps it in sync with the rest of this collection. "Good King Wenceslas" features a trio of harmonious von Trapp backup singers, while J.S. Bach's "Because All Men Are Brothers" floats above stately strokes from Kory. Von Trapp slips in a couple of references to her own past — a "la la la" wordless version of "Edelweiss," from the Rogers & Hammerstein version of the family history; and an Austrian song her father sang to his young brood, "Es Wird Scho Glei Dumpa" ("Soon Darkness Surrounds Us"). Von Trapp must have taken that song to heart, for the whole of Christmas Song is, in fact, dark. Not brooding or foreboding, but rather contemplative, as if Christmas were a more solemn affair, marking the long winter's rest, than a transient, commerce-infested holiday "'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime" — a gorgeous 16th-century folk song — offers a way cool exchange between Kory and Native American flutist Douglas von Gnadinger, while the simple, repetitive "Dona Nobis Pacem" is breathtaking, with cathedral-like echoes and an overdubbing of von Trapp's voice into a minichoir of herself. Even the closer, "Ding Dong Merrily On High" isn't as jolly as its title suggests: Another medieval French carol, it is more stately, and again is elevated by the magnificent playing of Eller and Kory. This trio has been performing around the country, including last week at Trinity College, and will surely find themselves in appropriate quarters — spiritually and acoustically — this weekend at both St. Patrick's cathedrals in New York City. ®

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material goods for spirituality this r? There's an alternative health treatment for every taste at two even s this week: the Health and Psychic Fair and the Holistic HealtWiop. From iridology — the diagnosis of maladies through study of <fe coloration — to aromatherapy and herbs, unorthodox approaches Aound. The Burlington event is designed along the lines of the SoutirEnd Art Hop, which allows you to pop in on practitioners while filling up on free wine and cheese, massage and reflexology. It's as easy is a walk around the block. Holistic Health Hop, Thursday, December 16. Main, Battery and King streets, Burlington, 5-8 p. m. Free. Inft 862-0836. Health Fair, Saturday, December 18. City Hall, Mntpelier, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Free. Info, 229-9928.

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BESS A N D DAVID H U D D L E : Father and daughter team up to read their respective verse. Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-3144. B O O K DISCUSSION G R O U P : A roundtable of readers considers the crime and punishment in Helen Prejean's Dead Man Walking. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 658-3585.

art • Also, see exhibit openings in the art listings. FIGURE DRAWING: The human figure motivates aspiring and accomplished artists in a weekly drawing session at the Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-7165. O P E N PAINTING: Bring your paintbrush and palette to this creative expression session. Art Gallery of Barre, 1-4 p.m. Free. Info, 476-1030.

kids S O N G A N D STORYTIME: Threes are company at this singing read-along. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216. STORYTIME: Young readers ages three to five learn from lighthearted literature, songs and activities at the

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>tc APE CRISIS C E N T E R ORIENTATION: Work with survivors of sexual violence over the phone, in the advocacy program or by providing community education. This session meets in Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Info, 864-0555. H O M E O W N E R S H I P ORIENTATION: Potential buyers learn how to shop — and pay — for a home with the help of services at the Burlington Community Land Trust, 5:30 p.m. Free. Register, 660-0642. DAM OWNERS ASSOCIATION: Local dam owners band together to better represent their interests in public policy making. Comfort Inn,

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to Handel's "Halleluia Chorus" after their program of hymns and carols. Second Congregational Church, Jeffersonville, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-5371. MAD RIVER CHORALE: The local songsters celebrate the season south of the border with a performance of Navidad Nuestra, a traditional Argentine Christmas medley. Harwood High School, Moretown, 7:30 p.m. $8. Info, 496-3985.

dance TAP DOGS: "Gene Kelly meets Mad Max" in Australia's raucous tap-dancing show featuring six Down Under dudes. See "to do" list, this issue. Flynn Theatre, Burlington, 8 p.m. $32-42. Info, 863-5966. C O N T R A DANCE: Rachel Nevitt calls out the moves as Ben Wang, Suzie Hurd and Ken Sweeney crank out the tunes. Champlain Club, Crowley St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 660-8726.

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sport SKI AND SNOWBOARD RACE: Snow goers "race into the new millennium" and benefit from a bonfire, torchlight parade, silent auction and slopeside barbecue. Madonna Sterling Base Lodge, Smuggler's Notch Ski Resort, Jeffersonville, 9 a.m. $5. Info, 644-1177. WILDLIFE TRACKING TREK: Scope the slope for woodland creatures in Camel's Hump State Forest. Mad River Glen Base Lodge, Waitsfield, 10 a.m. $25. Info, 496-3551.

drama 'OLIVER': See December 15, 2 & 8 p.m. AMAHL AND T H E N I G H T VISITORS': See December 17, 3 & 7 p.m. A LA CAST': See December 16, noon, theater only. A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL': See December 16, Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mountain, 7:30 p.m.

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'THE BOOK OF LIFE': The Hal Hartley film finds Jesus and Satan struggling against the ticking clock of the apocalypse. Nathaniel Dorsky's Variations and Liane Brandon's Betty Tells Her Story precede. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 253-8358.

' N I G H T FIRES': See December 17, 5 & 8 p.m. KAMIKAZE COMEDY: Vermont's own improv troupe shares its crash-and-burn approach to the holidays. Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $3-6. Info, 863-0091. WINE TASTING: Get in touch with your inner oenophile at an introduction to various vini. Wine Works, 133 St. Paul St., Burlington, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 951-9463.

words HOWARD FRANK MOSHER: The local author signs his newest novel set in the Northeast Kingdom, entitled The Fall of the Year. Barnes & Noble, S. Bur-

CHURCH STREET HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Get into the spirit with free horse-drawn carriage rides, a post office for letters to Santa and tunes by the Treble Makers and Galaxy Brass Quintet. Venues around the Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, hoon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-1648. 'A WINTER'S EVE': Celebrate the season the colonial way, with candlelight tours, traditional music and hot mulled cider. See "to do" list, this issue. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 37 p.m. $5. Info, 865-4556. HEALTH AND PSYCHIC FAIR: Check out an assembly of alternative healing methods, from massage to magnets. See "to do" list, this issue. City Hall, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 229-9928. 'TAKING BACK CHRISTMAS': Bring a cushion to a gathering of people with ideas and issues about the meaning of the holidays. Kwan Yin Grotto, 53 Main St., Johnson, 10 a.m. noon. Donations. Info, 635-7182. TERMINAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP: Caregivers of people who are terminally ill and others coping with death convene at the Vermont Respite House, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, 910:30 a.m. Free. Info, 434-4159.

MAD RIVER CHORALE: See December 19, First Presbyterian Church, Barre, 7:30 p.m. REVELS NORTH: See December 16, 2 & 7 p.m. SOCIAL BAND: See December 18, College Street Congregational Church, 3 p.m. $7. Info, 864-9212. MARGARET MACARTHUR: The local folk singer performs holiday works accompanied by guitar, zither and dulcimer. Jericho Congregational Church, 7 p.m. $6. Info, 899-4863. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Rufus Patrick leads the community chorus and orchestra in a selection of seasonal works. St. Jude Catholic Church, Hinesburg, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 482-3010. 'MESSIAH' OPEN READING: Sing or play along at this popular annual celebration of Handel's holiday oratorio. Bring sheet music and a music stand if you've got them. Middlebury Congregational Church, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7634. CATAMOUNT BRASS BAND: The 20-piece brass and percussion band plays a set of Christmas favorites. Church of the Nazarene, Johnson, 6:30-8 p.m. Donations. Info, 253-2539.

drama 'OLIVER': See December 15, 2 & 7 p.m. 'A COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL': See December 16, Black River Academy, Ludlow, 7:30 p.m.

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• Also, see listings in "Sound Advice." CAMBRIDGE CLASSIC CHORALE: See December 17, 2:30 p.m.

• Also, see exhibit openings in the art listings. STUDIO SALE: See December 10, 214 Battery St., Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

words STORYTELLING: Mac Parker spins yarns about Vermont characters. Barnes & Noble, S. Burlington, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

kids STORYTIME: See December 18, 1 p.m.

sport WINTER ECOLOGY SNOWSHOE: This moderate trek will become a traditional winter hike if the weather doesn't cooperate. Mad River Glen, Waitsfield, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $15. Info, 496-3551. SOLSTICE HIKE: Bring a flashlight, warm clothing, food and water on a trek to Butler Lodge for an early celebration of the shortest day of the year. 1 p.m. Free. Register, 655-3071.

etc 'A WINTER'S EVE': See December 18. WINE TASTING: See December 18. CHURCH STREET HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: See December 18. ' N I G H T FIRES': See December 17, 5 p.m. HAITI BENEFIT: Bring a school-supply gift to this festive fundraiser to support a literacy campaign in Haiti. Filmmaker Robin Lloyd and musician Rik Palieri will be on hand at the College St. Congregational Church, Burlington, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 658-5592. BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER: The troupe performs a new version of their Green Mass Nativity. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $7. Info, 525-1271.

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Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $9. Info, 6608060. Create a place of honor for your special stones or prized possessions.

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craft UKRAINIAN EGG ORNAMENTS: Saturday, December 18. Demonstrations, 1-3 p.m. Workshops, 1:15-3:15 p.m. Frog Hollow, Middlebury. $7. Info, 3883177. Kathy Rouleau teaches this traditional dye-and-wax process for decorating eggs. MASK-MAKING W I T H CLAY: Two Thursdays, January 13 and 20, 5-8 p.m. Community College of Vermont, 119 Pearl St., Burlington. $55. Register, 865-4422. Explore your creativity through mask-making with clay. POTTERY/SCULPTURE: All ages and abilities, group classes, private lessons. Day, evening and weekend offerings. Vermont Clay Studio, 2802 Rt. 100, Waterbury Center. Register, 224-1126 ext. 41. Enjoy the pleasures and challenges of working with clay, whether you've had a lot, a little or no experience. POTTERY: Ongoing classes for adults and children, beginners and intermediates. River St. Potters, 141 River St., Montpelier. Info, 2247000. Take classes in working with a wheel or in hand building; 24-hour access to the studio is available for a limited number of experienced potters. PAINTING CERAMICS: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Blue Plate Ceramic Cafe, 119 College St., Burlington. Free. Info, 652-0102. Learn the fundamentals of painting ceramics.

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photography PHOTOGRAPHY: Private or group. Info, 372-3104. Take workshops in winter landscape photography, join a women's group or take classes in creative and technical camera and darkroom skills.

religion ' T H E BIBLE A N D T H E HEBREW GODDESS': Two Tuesdays, January 11 and 18, 6-9 p.m. Community College of Vermont, 119 Pearl St., Burlington. $50. Register, 865-4422. Consider archaeological and textual evidence of the Canaanite Goddess.

self-defense BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Ongoing classes for men, women and children, Monday through Saturday. Vermont Brazilian jiu-jitsu Academy, 4 Howard St., Burlington. Info, 6604072 or 253-9730. Escape fear with an integrated self-defense system based on technique, not size, strength or speed.

spirit YULE CELEBRATION: Saturday, December 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $9. Info, 6608060. Bring your hopes, dreams and wishes for a continuing good life to this winter season celebration. AURA PHOTOGRAPHY A N D VIDEO': Friday, December 3 1 , 1 0 a.m. - 6 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books, 125 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Donation. Info, 660-8060. Gain awareness of your "energy field" through photos and video.

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kids STORYTIME: See December 15, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. 'MUSIC W I T H ROBERT AND GIGI': See December 10. FATHERS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER: Dads and kids spend quality time together during a weekly meeting at the Wheeler Community School, Burlington, 5-7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420.

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place, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711. 'COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS': People mourning the loss of children, grandchildren or siblings get support at the Community Lutheran Church, S. Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 482-5319. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: The Visiting Nurses Association cosponsors this open meeting for individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one. Adult Day Center, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4410. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Compulsive eaters weigh in on body image issues at the First Congregational Church, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 644-8936. BATTERED WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP: Meet in Barre, 10:30 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 223-0855.

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etc HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOP: Bring a sharp knife, apron and arrangement ideas to this session led by a local florist. S. Burlington Community Library, noon. Free. Register, 652-7080. FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Freshen up your French, with a Quebecois accent, in this informal social cercle at Borders, Church Street Market-

• Also, see listings in "Sound Advice." SING WE N O W OF CHRISTMAS': Music prof William Tortolano leads a performance of historic carols, descants, solos and duets. Stowe Community Church, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 253-7792.

drama 'OLIVER': See December 15, 2 & 7 p.m.

art • Also, see exhibit openings in the art listings. FIGURE DRAWING: See December 15OPEN PAINTING: See December 15.

words POETRY READING: An open reading follows the the advanced word play of featured poet Gibson Fay. Rhombus Gallery, 186 College St., Burlington, 8 p.m. $3-6. Info, 865-0569.

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MANTRAS, compositions/portraits of jazz artists, by P R-Smith. A 24/7 exhibit at the site of the former Price Chopper, 156 Cherry St., Burlington. Through Jan 4. SHADOWING TWILIGHT'S SHORE, photography by Katherine R. Davis. Speeder & Earl's Espresso Bar, Burlington, 860-6630. Through December 27. JEFF CLARKE, black-and-white landscape photographs. Daily Bread Bakery, Richmond, 863-4393. Through December. PLAY OF LIGHT, oils and pastel paintings by Joy Huckins-Noss. Isabel's on the Waterfront, Burlington, 229-0832. Through January 3. VERNISSAGE 2000, paintings, photographs and mixed media by 42 artists. Doll-Anstadt Gallery, Burlington, 864-3661. Through December. PASSING OF THE TORCH, featuring oil paintings by Jennifer Bell and photographs by Michael Levy, the new co-curators. Rhombus Gallery, Burlington, 865-3144. Through December. SEARCHING THE FOREST FOR PORTRAITS, oil paintings and pastels by Sophie Quest. Daily Planet, Burlington, 658-1450. Through December. SARAH WESSON, oils and watercolors celebrating Vermont's natural beauty. Grannis Gallery, Burlington, 660-2032. Through December. AS THE CENTURY TURNS, a group end-of-year show by 15 artists. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848. Through January 11. BLACK DRAGON ART, mixed-media canvases by Jade Bristol, and NATURAL CURVES, works in watercolor and found pigments by Kate Hartley. Also, SENIOR ART SPECTACULAR,

elders. FletcheFftee l i B r l f ^ »»3J! Burlington, 865-7211. Through December. EARL'S VIEW, handmade prints by Roy Newton. Red Onion Cafe, Burlington, 865-2563. Through January 25. BARNS AND BUILDINGS, photographs by Fred Stetson. Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library, Williston, 878-4918. Through January 7. STRONG HEARTS: Native American Visions and Voices, featuring color and black-and-white photographs by 29 Native American photographers. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 6560750. Through December 19. CAROL NORTON, JOANNE DELANY & CELENE HARGRAVES, paintings. Better Bagel, Tafts Corners, Williston, 864-1557. Through January. THE MATING HABITS OF LINES: Sketchbooks and Notebooks of Ree Morton, featuring drawings and journals detailing the artistic process, from an early pioneer in installation art who died in 1977. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. Through January 23. FOUR HONDURAN ARTISTS, featuring the work of Mario Castillo, Virgilio Guardiola, Rolando Lopez Trochez and Xenia Meji'a. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 656-0750. Through February 13. DAVID GOODRICH, pen and ink drawings of Vermont views. The Book Rack, Winooski, 654-4650. Through December. RICK SUTTA, representational oil paintings. Rick Sutta Gallery, Burlington, 860-7506. Ongoing. GERRIT G0LLNER, abstract paintings and prints. Farrell Rm., St. Michael's College, Colchester, 654-2487. Through December.

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CENTRAL VERMONT A G I F OF ART, works by Art Resource Association members in memory of painter James Gahagan. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 24. FRAGMENTS OF FANTASY, paintings, drawings and constructions by Axel Stohlberg and Pria Cambio. La Brioche, Montpelier, 229-0443. Through December. SCULPTURE EXHIBITION, works > made from discarded materials manufactured in Vermont, by students and community members. Christine Price Gallery, Castleton State College, 434-5416. Through December 17. RECOLLECTIONS, an exhibit of memorabilia from a century of Randolph elementary schools. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 7289878. Through January 12. HEIDEMARIE HEISS HOLMES & ALEXANDRA BOTTINELLI, paintings. City Center, Montpelier, 223-5624. Through January 2. CRUZANDO FRONTERAS/CLEARING CUSTOMS, text and artwork by central Vermonters from 18 countries. Sacred Space Gallery, Christ Church, Montpelier, 229-0432. Through January 1. COLOR AND LINE, prints and paintings of central Vermont by Phillip Robertson. Phoenix Rising, Montpelier, 229-0522. Through December. WINTER WHIMSY, fanciful works in clay by 20 regional artists. Vermont Clay Studio, Waterbury Center, 2441126. Through January 14. VERMONT HAND CRAFTERS: Work by local artisans. Vermont By Design Gallery, Waterbury, 244-7566. Ongoing. PUBLIC FACES, PRIVATE PLACES, photographs by Carly StevensMcLaughlin. Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, 223-7800. Through December. THE FIRST TIME I SAW PARIS, black-and-white photos by Peter Miller. Mist Grill Gallery, Waterbury, 244-2233. Through January 3. PHOTOGRAPHS, black-and-white and color works by Sen. Patrick Leahy. Vermont Arts Council, Montpelier, 828-3778. Through January 3.

LOCAL ARTISANS, works by Vermont potters, sculptors and quiltmakers. Blinking Light Gallery, Plainfield, 454-1571. Ongoing. RELIGION, MYTH AND FANCY, a selection from the permanent collection. T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier, 828-8743. Through December 24. ALICE ECKLES, a permanent changing exhibit of selected paintings and prints. The Old School House Common, Marshfield, 456-8993. Ongoing. SCRAP-BASED ARTS & CRAFTS, featuring re-constructed objects of all kinds by area artists. The Restore, Montpelier, 229-1930. Ongoing.

NORTHERN TWO ARTISTS, landscapes by Karen Dawson and Jane Horner. Chow Bella, St. Albans, 524-1405. Through January 1. HOLIDAY ART SHOW AND SALE, works in all media by members of the Northern Vermont Artist Association. Old Red Mill Gallery, Jericho, 899-3225. Through December 28. LANDSCAPES/TWO ARTISTS, featuring works by Karen Dawson and Jane Horner. Chow! Bella, St. Albans, 524-1405. Through December. IRENE CHAN, works on paper by the visiting artist. Julian Scott Memorial Library, Johnson State College, 6351310. Through December 17. 19TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE CHRISTMAS TREES, the "Nutcracker Suite" in the main and west galleries. Helen Day Art Center, Stowe, 253-8358. Through January 2. 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN ARTISTS, including landscape paintings by Vermont artists Kathleen Kolb, Thomas Curtin, " Cynthia Price and more. Clarke Galleries, Stowe, 253-7116. Ongoing.

HOLIDAY SAMPLER, contemporary folk art — salvage sculptures, miniature rooms, prints, painted furniture and quilts — by a variety of artists. Also on exhibit: Amish and antique quilts. The Cupola House Gallery, Essex, N.Y., 518-963-7494. Through December 19. HITCHCOCK, a collection of stills, posters, set models and artwork that reveals the director's aesthetic influences. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion, 514-285-1600. Through March 18. MEXICAN MODERN ART, featuring works from the first half of the century. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion, 514285-1600. Through February 6. FOR SALE, a public art installation created by the Swiss art alliance relax. Dartmouth College Green, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2808. Through January 3. TRANSIENCE,Chinese Experimental Art at the End of the 20th Century, featuring works in mixed media by the country's younger generation of artists. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426. Through December 19. ® PLEASE NOTE: Seven Days is unable to accommodate all of the displays in our readership area, thus these listings must be restricted to exhibits in truly public viewing places. Art in business offices, lobbies and private residences or studios, with occasional exceptions, wilt not be accepted.

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prosperity of M e x i c o in t h e late

H e r r a n a n d Murillo d e m o n strate the European roots of the early period while indicating the direction of later Mexican

V e n d o r " can be seen as an alle-

of the small piece are actual

1940s. Lilies are a traditional

size.

s y m b o l for t h e Virgin Mary,

T h e K a h l o pieces are n o t the

h e n c e m o t h e r h o o d in general,

artists. Herran's 1909 painting,

only rarities in this exhibit. T h e

a n d such an allusion w o u l d n o t

" T h e Glass Mill," presents a

easel paintings a n d drawings by

be lost o n Riveras audience.

vision of industrial slavery as an

Mexico's three greatest muralists

Siquieros was o f t e n even

angular, a n o n y m o u s worker

are also rarely seen in this q u a n -

m o r e direct in his images. H i s

appears to be grinding the gears

tity n o r t h of the Rio G r a n d e .

earthy 1 9 2 4 painting, "Peasant

of a great machine. His m o r e

W o r k i n g drawings for murals

M o t h e r , " is like a giant icon. In

peaceful portrait, " W o m a n

by Rivera, Siquieros a n d

this m o n u m e n t a l 8' x 6' w o r k a

f r o m Tehuantepec," presents a

O r o z c o d e m o n s t r a t e h o w close-

s t u r d y native m o t h e r holds a

graceful mestizo in regional cos-

ly linked these three artists

b a b y in her a r m s in f r o n t of a

t u m e in a seated pose, as if a

were. Rivera, the giant of

b a c k d r o p of saguaro cactuses.

Spanish n o b l e w o m a n .

Mexican art, was exhibiting

M a n y V e r m o n t e r s m a y be

alongside Matisse as early as

familiar w i t h the O r o z c o murals

w o r d in his p s e u d o n y m — "Dr.

1910, a n d in 1 9 1 6 he exhibited

at D a r t m o u t h College, w h i c h

A d " — as he became the most

C u b i s t works w i t h Picasso a n d

are typical of his nationalist,

influential teacher of his genera-

Picabia in N e w York. T w o of

post-revolutionary works. In

tion. Trained in E u r o p e as a

these are in the exhibit.

Murillo used a N a h a u t l

landscape painter, he invented

After visiting Italy in 1921,

his own peculiar techniques, including "aeropainting" — the act of p a i n t i n g while riding in an airplane, a n d eccentric m e t h ods of layering color. His 1932 piece, "Landscape with Iztaccihuatl," features d r a w i n g media layered

this exhibit, t h o u g h , highly abstract later w o r k s d e m o n s t r a t e

Commissioned bv Claire Booth Luce as a tribute to her friend, she was so appalled by Kahlo's treatment of the subject that she nearlv destroved it.

a very different approach. "Snake," from 1948, is a large vertical canvas containing a green shape that looks like an elongated, backwards numeral 2 writhing

over oil — a c o m m o n practice

Rivera returned to Mexico a n d

nowadays b u t novel in 1932.

began his dazzling career as a

u p a textured field of red oxide.

T h e exhibit includes eight

muralist influenced by b o t h the

T h e r e is scant literal c o n t e n t ,

Kahlo paintings — three still

Italian Renaissance a n d the cur-

w h i c h indicates, perhaps, a

lifes, four self-portraits a n d a

rents of C o m m u n i s m that were

cooling o f Orozco's earlier revo-

surreal dreamscape titled " T h e

then sweeping E u r o p e . B u t h e

l u t i o n a r y fervor.

Suicide of D o r o t h y Hale,"

also drew u p o n native Mexican

T h i s c o m p r e h e n s i v e exhibit also c o n t a i n s m a n y prints, p h o -

based on the death of a socialite

traditions a n d , w i t h Siquieros

w h o leapt o u t of her p e n t h o u s e

a n d O r o z c o , began to d e f i n e a

tographs a n d sculptures, b u t t h e

w i n d o w in 1938.

national art t h r o u g h public

p a i n t i n g s best illustrate w h a t is

C o m m i s s i o n e d by Claire Booth

commissions.

uniquely powerful about the

Riveras 1 9 4 9 " T h e Flower

M e x i c a n Renaissance. ®

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These preparations can be practical: There are the seed catalogues to peruse, which Kincaid relishes, comparing Ronniger's Seed Potatoes catalogue to a Methodist hymn. For the transplanted author, a native of Antigua best known for her fiction {Annie John, Lucy, At the Bottom of the River), there is also a fair a m o u n t of tilling to do in the rich inner world that finds expression in her garden. Kincaid's garden has metaphoric value; the unusual arrangement of beds she had designed, she realizes one day, resembles a map of the Caribbean. As she writes, "The garden for me is an exercise in memory."

Oh, how we wish that someone, but perhaps Robert Woodworth [the original owner of her house] in particular, had given us a recipe for how to make a house a home, a home being the place in which the mystical way of maneuvering through the world in an ethical way, a way universally understood to be the way we would all want it to be, carefully balanced between our own needs and the needs of other people, people we do not know and may never like and can never like, but people all the same who must be considered with the utmost seriousness, the same seriousness with which we consider our own lives.

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Vermont Land Trust PROJECT COUNSEL Vermont Land Trust, a statewide non-profit land conservation organization, is seeking to fill the position of Project Counsel in Montpelier. General qualifications include interest in working for a progressive, fast-paced organization, desire to workflexiblyas part of a team, confidence to work in a self-directed fashion, ability to manage detail and multiple deadlines with good cheer, and general understanding of and commitment to land conservation work. Duties include the basic legal work associated with closing conservation projects, including the donation or purchase of conservation easements or conservation lands and the reconveyance of conservation lands. The Project Counsel is the lead implementer of conservation transactions of the Land Trust, coordinates the work of six team members, creates and evaluates systems improvements, and facilitates effective informationflowinternally and externally. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to the Vermont Bar (at the time of hire or within a year) plus five years relevant experience required. Background in land use desirable. General knowledge and experience in real estate transactions required, including title searches, title insurance, deed preparation and execution, mortgages and liens, and the activities of real estate closing agents. Knowledge of and experience with conservation easements preferred. Salary $47,430 plus benefits. Start date March 2000 or sooner. For more information visit www.vlt.org. To apply, send resume and cover letter by December 23 to:

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VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM BURLINGTON, VT The Vermont Department of Health's Tobacco Control Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant A (PG-17) at our downtown Burlington Office. This is a full time position at a starting salary of $23,462 and an increase to $24,585 upon successful completion of a six-month probation. Job duties involve the full range of office and financial management, including preparation of contract documents and reports, financial monitoring of grantees and contract support to staff of five.

Minimum Qualification: Education: High School graduation or GED Experience: Four years of office work or equally pertinent experience, at least two being at or above an intermediate clerical level of responsibility. College coursework may be substituted for the experience on a semester for six months basis. Apply by separate standard State of Vermont application to: (reference job code #050100) Department of Personnel 110 State Street Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3001 802 828-3483, (fax) 802 828-5580 or VT/Relay 800 253-0191

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E N T E R T A I N E R S ; One of VT's finest entertainment services seeking lingerie models & dancers. No exp. nec., will train. To apply, call Nicole, 863-9510, 7-11 p.m.

PROJECT MANAGER for VTbased architectural firm. Exciting opportunity to work on high-end resort project from fun, casual Warren, VT office. Responsibilities include: tracking project hours, progress and materials; budgeting time and cost; and coordinating with builders, client and contractors. Architectural experience preferred. Excel, Word, interpersonal skills a must. Salary commensurate with experience. Call Lee, 802496-5240.

SUPPORT PERSON POSITION: Active & fun 23-yearold seeks energetic caregivers to provide transportation, companionship and presence at night. Valid driver's license, insurance and good driving record. Some light housekeeping. Contact Heather, 658-7838.

CHILDCARE TEACHER: Dedicated and energetic to join our small school in Essex Jet. Ask for Karen Gray, 878-1060 or 8729517, any time.

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CHEAPSKATE OWNER HAS MISMATCHED TIRES ON ALL FOUR WHEELS Dear Tom and Ray: I need you guys to set my friends straight about my lousy truck. They seem to think that because it has four different size tires (five, if you count the spare), it's somehow "unsafe. " I am an artist, so I have an abundance of free time and very little money. So every time I see some tires out on the curb, I stop and check them out. People throw away tires with many, many miles left on them, and since I know how to mount a tire, my tire cost is zero! My tires are generally within a few sizes of each other — say, a 175/85 R14 on one side and a 165/75 RI 4 on the other. People don't want to ride with me when they hear this. I never drive over 55 due to other "performancerelated peculiarities." Please tell my

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friends that used tires are not inherently unsafe and that I'm not crazy. —Rod RAY: I suspect that the reason your friends won't ride with you has nothing to do with unsafe tires, Rod. They're just tired of having to stop at every festering junk pile you pass and wade through it with you looking for tires! • >• ..•>;' _ T O M : Actually, you're right that used tires are not inherently unsafe. People sometimes do throw out pretty good tires. But, generally speaking, you do want the tires on each of your four wheels to be the same size and type. RAY: Here's why. If you have fires that are different diameters (like 85R and 75 R), you're going to be putting stress on your drivetrain. O n the rear wheels of your truck, for instance, the spider gears in the differential are always going to be working. That's because having different size tires mimics the dynamics of constantly turning a corner. And eventually, that'll burn out your differential. v

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T O M : But even more important are the traction issues. Tires have different traction qualities. Compromises are made in each tire to emphasize things like ride, braking, longevity, cornering or snow traction. And if your tires are reacting differently to the road at each wheel, you could get some very peculiar handling. RAY: For instance, one tire could brake better than another, and could cause the truck to pull or skid. Or one tire's traction could be weaker than the others and cause the rear end to come around in a corner. T O M : While you probably wouldn't notice that at slow speeds on dry roads, the handling would probably be most peculiar when you need good handling the most, like when you're cornering and braking in the rain. RAY: Different size tires could also mess up an ABS (anti-lock braking system). But based on the description of your truck, your ABS is probably "Almost a Brake System." T O M : Nonetheless, it's still better to have four of the same size and type of tires on each of the wheels of your truck. So if you really have that much free time, just scavenge a little longer, and try to find four of the same used

BURLINGTON to GRAND ISLE: I'm looking for a ride 2 days/wk., either M/W or T/TH. I would like to be in Grand Isle by 2 p.m. and leave Grand Isle for Burlington the following day around noon. (3227) SO. BURLINGTON to LI: We are driving to Rocky Pt., LI the weekend of 12/17. We are planning on leaving VT around noon of the 17th and returning on 12/20. If you are a non-smoker & need a ride to LI that weekend, please call 862-5223. JERICHO to BURLINGTON: I am Hiking for a ride temporarily. My hours are M-TH, 8-8 and F, 8-5. (3225) SO. BURLINGTON (Spear St.) to BURLINGTON: I am looking for a ride to work in the a.m. I ned to be downtown by 7ish M-F. (3224) WINOOSKI to SO. BURLINGTON: I'm looking to share driving or be a passenger on my commute. My hrs. are M, T, W, F 9-5:30 & TH 128. (3222)

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AUTOMOTIVE M I T S U B I S H I EXPO WAGON, '94: black, 4-dr., 93K mi., a/c, cassette, very clean. $6,400 o.b.o. 658-5989. VW FOX W O L F S B U R G ED., '93: 5-spd., good cond., Yakima bike rack, am/fm cass., a/c. Dependable car, no VT winters. $3000 o.b.o. Call Kate, 658-8041.

BURLINGTON to MONTPELIER: I am hoping to travel to Montpelier once a week at 8 p.m., returning to Burl, the next morning at 8 a.m. (3219) WATERBURY CTR. to WINOOSKI: I am looking for a ride. My hours are M, W, TH 8-4, TU 8-5, & F 8-3. (3217) SO. BURLINGTON to WATERBURY: I would like to share driving with someone to Waterbury. My hours are M-F, 8-5. (3216) BURLINGTON to WILLISTON: I am looking for a ride for my short commute to work. My hours are M, T, TH, F, 8-5. (3220) BURLINGTON to ESSEX: I'm a UVM student looking for a ride to Essex on Sats. Work 8-Noon, & need a ride both ways. Please call even if you can take only one way. (3214) CHARLOTTE to MONTPELIER: I'm hoping to share driving with someone to help cut down on travel costs. My hours are 8-4:30, M-F. (3208)

BURLINGTON to RANDOLPH: I'm temporarily seeking a ride while my car is being repaired. My hours are 8:155, MWF. (3211) WILLISTON to CAMBRIDGE: Do you work 2nd shift at IBM? I'm looking to ride w/ someone who works until 11 p.m. (3213) MILTON to COLCHESTER: I would like to take a job working evenings and am hoping someone can help me out with a ride. My hours are 6 p.m. to 10:30 a.m., M-F. (3209) BRISTOL to ESSEX JCT.: My car is very unreliable, so I'm hoping to start riding with someone else who works in Essex Jet. Hrs. are M-F, 8-5. (3131) BURLINGTON to WILLISTON/ BLAIR PARK: I'm looking for a ride one way to work. I work at 10 a.m., M-F. (3205) CHAMP. COLLEGE to SHELBURNE RD.: I'm looking for a ride during winter months. Work 8-2, T/TH. Please call even if you can only take one way. (3200)

Vermont J & S ^ . VANPOOL RIDERS WANTED Route from: Burlington & Richmond Commuter Lot P i d e s h a r e To: Montpelier Monthly Fare: $85 Work Hours: 7:30 to 4:25 p.m. Contact: Carl Bohlen Phone: 828-5215

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Dear Tom and Ray: My wife and I have a bet about my 1995 Olds 88 with a four-speed automatic transmission. When descending a hill, the car picks up speed as if there is no "engine braking. "My wife says this was designed into the transmission: I say it's a problem of some kind. Who's right? —Laurence RAY: Oh, Laurence. We hate to embarrass you right here in front of 270 million of your fellow Americans — not to mention our 14 readers in Kuala Lumpur — but your wife is 100 percent right about this. T O M : When you're traveling in high gear (overdrive), there's very, very little resistance from the compression of the engine. And the transmission is designed that way so you can, do what? Go fast! RAY: If you had to overcome significant engine braking while going downhill at 60 mph, we'd all be getting 4 miles per gallon on the highway. T O M : Wait. What's wrong with 4 miles to the gallon? I wish I was getting four! RAY: When going downhill,

Laurence, you have to specifically take action to get engine braking. If you're going down a long, steep hill, and you want to use engine braking to avoid riding the brakes (which is absolutely the right thing to do), then you have to downshift into Third, Second or even First gear until you get enough engine braking to keep your speed under control. T O M : But your wife is right, Laurence. You won't get any real engine braking in Overdrive, by design. So be a good husband, get those pants up around your chest, and practice saying, "Yes, dear." Keep your car on the road and out of the repair shop by ordering Tom and Ray's pamphlet, Ten Ways You May Be Ruining Your Car Without Even Knowing It! Send S3 and a stamped (55 cents), self-addressed, No. 10 envelope to Used Car, PO Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Got a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack in care of this newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting the Car Talk section ofcars.com on the World Wide Web.

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(orally) to experience cardiac arrest? The makers of NoSalt a medical condition began using them whenever she felt do not volunteer this information on the package. And why weak or tired. O n e evening she began suffering from diarrhea. She was told to stop taking the pills but was did Kevorkian resort to carbon monoxide when he lost his license and could no longer procure drugs, when presumablyfound dead the next morning. An autopsy revealed that she'd consumed 47 tablets. all he'd need to do was go to the grocery store, buy some • A mother, following the instructions in Adele Davis' NoSalt, mix it in some water and inject it (or maybe just book Let's Have Healthy Children (1972), fed her infant fix a large quantity of NoSaltedpretzels)? — Eric Ewanco, Framingham, Massachusetts about three-quarters of a teaspoon of potassium chloride mixed with her breast milk. T h e child stopped breathing and, despite intensive medical treatment, died after 28 Very funny, Eric. At first I thought it was funny, too. hours. Imagine the hint from Heloise: "Trying to euthanize Conclusion: You don't have to swallow a whole lot of grandma and discover you're fresh out of lethal chemipotassium chloride, as a salt substitute or otherwise, to cals? Not to worry! Grab some salt substitute, and in no have big-time problems. time she'll be stiff as a board," yuk yuk yuk. T h a t said, reports of deaths or other mishaps due to T h e n I pulled out a few reports of deaths and near ingesting potassium chloride are rare. Children and peomisses involving potassium chloride and did some math. ple with medical problems are most at risk. T h e NoSalt You know what? T h e amount of salt substitute needed label includes the warning, "Persons having diabetes, to kill somebody, or at least put him in some serious heart or kidney disease, or persons receiving medical hurt, is surprisingly small. Some cases from the medical treatment should consult a physician before using a salt journals: alternative or substitute." But the label also says, • An infant went into cardiac arrest after being fed a "Recommended for salt- or sodium-restricted mixture of grits and salt substitute by his five-year-old diets... dietary reduction of sodium may help in reducsibling. He was revived and eventually recovered. ing high blood pressure." It goes on to offer a "suggested A m o u n t of salt substitute in the grits (not all of which lifestyle modification for management of high blood were consumed): less than a tablespoon. pressure," which to me suggests that consumers are • A 75-year-old woman with a bad heart began using being urged to self-medicate. T h e label on M o r t o n Salt Morton Lite Salt, a mixture of potassium chloride and Substitute is clearer: "Consult physician before using ordinary salt (sodium chloride), on the advice of her any salt substitute." However they label it, the fact that daughter. Within a few weeks she experienced shortness you can buy this stuff in the spice section of the superof breath and swollen ankles, and eventually she was market has gotta give you pause. taken to the emergency room and treated for congestive heart failure. • A woman attempted suicide by swallowing 100 potassium chloride tablets. She went into a coma and, despite aggressive medical treatment, died after two weeks. Total consumption of potassium chloride: 60 grams. Equivalent in commercial salt substitute, assuming a typical mixture of 90 percent potassium chloride: 11 teaspoons.

As for Dr. Kevorkian, potassium chloride was only one of several drugs administered by his "suicide machine." H e also used a sedative and a muscle relaxant to calm the patient, neither of which was available at Safeway. Presumably he switched to carbon monoxide to avoid the spectacle of an unsedated, twitching death. ® — CECIL A D A M S

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TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): I hate to admit it, but love is not always enough. In order to do the right thing, you sometimes need love, clever analysis and feisty courage. On rare occasions — like now — you need love, clever analysis, feisty courage and a strategy bordering on compassionate trickery. So don't let the laissez-faire holiday ambiance lull you into thinking you can just let nature take its course, Taurus. Fight like hell for vigorous changes that'll usher in more integrity. While you're at it, be as loving as Einstein, as thoughtful as the Marx Brothers and as cagey as Gandhi.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You should closely monitor the number seven. I have reason to believe it's involved in your current twists of fate. I theorize that seven has been trying to call attention to itself, sometimes in an irritating manner, so that you will be forced to tune in to helpful influences you've been overlooking. I would even go so far as to say that seven is pointing the way towards what's both the cause of and the cure for your itch. Be especially alert for sevens that are hanging around the colors green and gold or the letters "F" and "R." Perk up your intuition

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(June 21-July 22): I bring you glad tidings this week: news of a mystical yet practical holiday gift you can give yourself. Called "Righteous Burst," it's a telepathic transmission which originated at an all-night rave in Bethlehem. It has circled the world 120 times, bringing good luck to everyone who's passed it on. No one knows why "Righteous Burst" works. It just does. All you have to do to weave yourself into this chain of beauty, love and truth is to think wonderful thoughts about five people you know. Devote no more than two minutes to each person. Important! Do not photocopy this message and send it by mail. Keep it telepathic. This is not a joke. Within three weeks, if you follow these instructions, you will experience an invigorating twist of fate affecting your life's work. L E O (July 23-Aug. 22): It's taken you years even to be on the verge of attaining the wisdom of a child again. Now you're very close to remembering the awesome glimpse you had of your true destiny when you were five years old. What should you do to ensure that this great homecoming actually happens? Naturally, you can't get there from here by acting like a know-it-all grown-up. Best thing to do is try very hard not to try too hard to be playful and innocent and easily delighted.

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LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Since TV became a domestic fixture 40 years ago, the average derriere has expanded five inches. Libran butts, however, have grown more slowly — a mere three inches. Congratulations! But it may now be time to suspend your heady devotion to svelte principles, at least temporarily, in order to acquire more ballast. Would you consider doubling your dessert rations? Of course, there are alternatives. You may be able to bolster the stability of your foundation without putting on extra pounds. Try these assignments: 1) Make your home more beautiful and comfortable. 2) Get to know your ancestors better. 3) Update old traditions tofityour changing values, or else create new traditions. 4) Meditate your ass off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If I have any say about what happens to you in the year 2000, Scorpio, there'll be some fresh guidelines around here. First, it'll be incongruous, impolitic and ineffectual for you to get obsessed with anyone or any-

thing that's no good for you. Second, it'll be illogical, unimaginable and indecorous for you to hide your secrets so thoroughly that you hide them even from yourself. Third, it'll be plausible, prestigious and pleasurable for you to dive deeper into collaborative ventures than you've ever dared before. I'm announcing these new rules a little early because it's prime time to get started on enshrining them in your daily rhythm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you're a graffiti writer, the stuff you scrawl this week will be museum-quality. If you're a stunt person, you'll be leaping off cliffs while on fire with a panache that'll earn you a place in the stunt person's hall of fame. If you're a shopping-mall Santa Claus, you'll have a superb knack for inspiring children's happiness while taming their greed. In fact, I predict that Sagittarians in all walks of life will surprise themselves with the new levels of skill they're able to express. I dare you to try what you've always been convinced is beyond your power.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22Jan. 19): Ready for Flush Away Your Guilt Week? Every year around this time, you're offered cosmic assistance in draining off the toxic regret and remorse you've accumulated. It's not enough merely to feel contrite and seek atonement, though that's a good start. You should also give up your addiction to the mournful glamour of your guilt. And you should confront the harsh truth that indulging in guilt, far from being a moral act, actually saps your sincere passion for doing good. So don't say you're sorry a thousand times, Capricorn. Say it once, get it over with, then stop using it to motivate yourself.

LQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My crystal ball lelivered so many possible ltures for you that I can't |ecide which is most likely to ccur. (Maybe it means your free will is especially free right now.) The best I can do is give you a sampling of the alternatives: 1) A VIP will invite you to co-conspire in a plot to commit radical acts of peace, love and understanding. 2) With warrior-like power, you'll rise up and soundly smite your enemies. 3) As you read Goethe and listen to Beethoven, petty concerns will melt away and you'll have a vision of your life's grand scheme. 4) All the above will transpire, but only in your dreams. Though that might be less fun than if they happened in waking life, they'll still have a tremendous healing effect on your ambitions.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You Pisceans are renowned for filling your cups too full — not to mention your wish lists. Sometimes this is cute. Sometimes it's a pain in the assets for those who don't like eggnog sloshed on their handwoven Persian rugs. During the coming weeks, however, there will be little hell to pay for overflowing. So go ahead and transcend your containers, you gorgeous extremists. Give yourself permission to ask for pleasures and gifts that might be taboo or excessive at any other time. Keep in mind what the visionary poet William Blake once said in my dreams: "The road to paradise is stained with spilled drinks." ® You

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SWBiF, 20-SOMETHING, RUBENESQUE, blond/ blue. Looking for winter adventure, late night talking, cuddling, more? You: nocturnal, smart, funny and bored as I of Burlington's superficialities. Meet for coffee? 1483 CALL THIS BEAUTIFUL SWPF, 38. ISO REAL man. Sweep me off my feet. 1395 SNOW PRINCESS, 20-SOMETHING, SEEKS cohort for winter's outdoor and indoor activities. 1407 YOUNG 40, FIT, ATTRACTIVE DWPF. Together, secure; looking for same. 1396 ICONOCLASTIC PAR FAIT BEAUTY, SWF, 47, seeks tall, gorgeous, fun SWM for mischievous repartee, langorous lingerings, effete cultural interludes. Be brave. 1398

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WANTED: DANCE PARTNER, 25-45, WHO IS witty, playful, loyal, honest, ambitious, likes the outdoors, country living and life's simple pleasures. I offer the same. 1521 RIGHT-BRAINED, INTELLIGENT M, 28, ISO perfect F to see drama, film, arts, kiss when the light is perfect. Artists and smart people given first priority. 1523 DEPENDABLE, HONEST, LOYAL? Good-looking, hard-working WM, 20, NS, 5'7". I enjoy movies, music, snowboarding and eating out. ISO motivated, attractive WF, 18-24, for friendship/LTR. 1525 LOVE WINTER? ME, TOO. SWPM, 6', 39, ISO attractive, spunky, successful SWF, 25-40, for local & international adventures. Interests: skiing, travel, boats, dogs, bad weather, cooking, wine, offbeat humor. You? 1417 JOIN ME ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED. DWM, 34, NS, ND, 6'i", 180 lbs., caring, funny. Enjoys conversations, children, walks, bicycling, music, reading & sharing, thoughts & feelings. ISO F w/ similar interests. 1418

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ATTRACTIVE SWF, 23, ACTIVE, LOVES OUTDOORS, cuddling, belly laughing and travel. ISO SM, NS, 22-30, with similar interests for friendship and possible LTR 1459

ME: 28, NS, QUIET, SHY, PASSIONATE, NOT afraid to believe in love. Looking for a warrior princess to conquer my heart and capture my soul and devour it. Yummy. 1488

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WARRIOR, LOVER, KING, MAGUS IN TRAINING, 44, former shadow boxer seeks young (minded) woman for shadow dancing. Intimacy, openness, risk, adventure, energy, creativity, play, sensuality, passion, respect, integrity, body, mind, soul. 1419 I COULD POUR LUCIOUS BATHS TO WARM your wanton feminine appetite. We could experience exceptionally erotic enticements of rhythmic lusts, them discreetly dive into delightfully delicious desires. 1458 INTELLIGENT & HANDSOME, 30+, BLUE EYES, blondish hair, muscles out to here even in a wheelchair, ISO honest F(s) who can deal with it and who therefore has at least 1/2 a brain, minimum. 1464

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GENUINE WEIRDO. SWM, 22. ISO SAME. Must want superficial happiness in alt its glory. Let's party. Let's drink. Let's waste money. Let's raise a ruckus. Be 21-24? 1565

SELECTIVE, WITH A STRONG INNER VOICE. Authentic, handsome, successful, very fit, 43. ISO smart, beautiful F who's adventuresome, fun, creative, fit, wanting mate and kid(s) someday. Serious replies only. 1471

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MEET YOUR LOVER! I'm 43, 6', slim, fit. Accomplishment man seeks a fun, slim PWF. If you're into outdoors, good food & wine, fireplaces, music and the country, let's meet! 1571 KIND, CARING, POSITIVE MAN SEEKS AMIABLE F for good conversations, perhaps more. I love jazz, hiking, running, photography, poetry, children, drawing, reading, philosophy, yard sales. NS, 5*9", 165 lbs., midaged. 1491

SWPM, 34, ATHLETIC, ATTRACTIVE, OUTGOING, intelligent & responsible. I like running, biking, hiking, music, talking & doing other fun things w/ friends. I'm seeking a F w/ similar qualities for a LTR. Friends first. 1506

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SWF, 36, NS, ND, PHYSICALLY FIT, CRAFTS person, musician, dancer, loves gardening, lively conversation over a healthy homecooked meal. ISO articulate, honest, 32-42, hard-working, with similar interest. 1243

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CANDLELIGHT & ROMANCE. ATTRACTIVE, independent SWPF seeks emotionally available, secure, attractive, 30-something S/DWPM to share daytime adventures, playful encounters, wine tasting, jazz, blues, dancing and a general zest for life. 1515 SWPF, 51, 5*8", SLIM, ATTRACTIVE, LOVES to laugh, likes theater, music, movies, books, travel. Seeking SM, 50s, with integrity and a sense of humor, for conversation, friendship, maybe more. 1420

LONG-LAYERED LANDSCAPE INSPIRES ME TO kayak, camp, bike, drive, photograph and paint. I'd love a good-natured, perceptive, appreciative, middle-aged companion in my search for aesthetics, synchronicity & communion with nature. Active DWPNSF. 1317 ATTRACTIVE, INTELLIGENT, ACTIVE DWPF, 31, mother of 2, ISO sensitive, down-to-earth, honest, gentle, attractive D/SPM, 28-40, with similar likes/lifestyle to share good conversation & candle-light dinners. 1203

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SHY, FUN, INTELLIGENT & FIT 25 YO W/ brown eyes/hair, seeks funny, stable, 22-32 YO for friendly skiing, snowshoeing and maybe a warm cup of cocoa when it's too cold outside. 1566

SUPER SENIOR. WF, 73, ISO SWM, 68-7, TO enjoy the rest of our lives. I'm attractive, dress well, enjoy socializing, dining in/out, various types of music. Love to dance, travel. Would love to cook for that special someone. If that's you, then I'm here waiting breathlessly. 1514

DWF, 45, ATTRACTIVE, ECLECTIC, WHIMSICAL, yet down-to-earth. Enjoys books, travel, X-country skiing. Seeks creative, affectionate M, 45+, NS, to share Sunday papers, fine wine, long walks and laughter. 1308

ROMANCE, HONESTY AND DREAMS BEGIN here. DWPM, 40, 6'2", slerider/athletic build, blonde, blue eyes, handsome, NS, no children, seeks attractive, fit/slender woman with morals, humor and family values. 1478

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I AM A PUNJABI INDIAN DOING MY MBA IN hospitality in Rhode Island, searching for friends. I am 24, S'IO". I am basically from Delhi. If you wanna know more, if you feel right, reply back. 1481 NO MORE BLIND DATES, PLEASE. There has got to be a better way to find one spectacular, confident, sexy, 3o-4oish, woman who loves kids and may want to have more. This soon to be divorced Dad is a young 40 and is athletic, romantic and, best of all, available. 1482 SWM LOOKING FOR COMPANIONSHIP WITH A SWF, 35-45, who is passionate and compassionate, to enjoy outdoor activities with and who also likes quiet times, candle light and romance. 1484 SWM, 37, SEEKS ATTRACTIVE, STARRY-EYED dream interpreter. I'm not a Bud drinker who likes to shoot animals, nor do I drive a pickup. Enough said? 1392 ARE WE COMPATIBLE? DWM, young 37, smoker, good looks/build, seeks a slender woman, 32-40, who enjoys the sun, camping, rock music, dancing, nights out, quiet intimate time. Much more. Call. 1394 NOTHING TO HIDE. DWM, 39, 6', 175 LBS.,' quiet, smoker, social drinker, decent-looking* independent. You break it, I fix it. What you see is what you get. ISO nice lady. 1397 WANTED: ATTRACTIVE, SUM, HAPPY, educated, open, honest, passionate mom and recreational athlete, 34-45, ISO similar dad for romance, family, adventure, fun and LTR. Reward: last piece of the puzzle. 1399

M, 42, LONG HAIR, BLUE, 5'io", 170 LBS., looking for women who enjoy outdoors, quiet bars, 4-wheel drive and making love while looking me in the eye. Mad River Valley. 1331 SLIGHTLY USED M ISO BEST FRIEND. WIT, humor, dining, dancing, exercise, water skiing, music, bicycle. Fixer-uppers encouraged to call. I'm 41 and 5'9". 1356 A MOST KIND AND TENDER MAN! Tall, educated, athletic, humorous SWM seeks attractive, articulate and unassuming SWF, 35-43, NS, to share warmth, whimsy and wisdom. 1361 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT LOVE IS? I'm 33, tall, attractive, professional, high IQ, creative, sincere, relationship-oriented. If you're 25-32, have a life, and do know, let's meet. 1363 WPCM, 37, LOVER OF LIFE AND ITS MANY blessings, seeks companion who is able to see past the M.S. ISO WPCF, 30-40, for friendship, possible LTR. One of the true nice guys... well-educated and good looking, too. You won't be disappointed. 1264 SWM, 39, FAT, BALDING, ALCOHOLIC smoker, enjoys candle-light dinners (no electricity), long walks (no car), travel (hiding from psycho ex's), cuddling (no heat), the arts (Hustler magazine), educated (thru 5th grade). All replies answered. 1265 LEAVES FALL & THOUGHTS OF THIS FIFTH decader turn toward a fireplace and snowy walks in the woods with one who considers herself warm, attractive, sensual, open, clear and progressive. 1307

KIND SWPM, 36, TEDDYBEAR LOOKING FOR SWPF, 30-38, who is honest and sincere for friendship and quality times; also has a childish and playful side. 1401

ABSOLUTELY AVERAGE IN APPEARANCE, physique, intelligence, humor and all else. Emotionally 81 financially comfortable SWPM, 43, ISO SWF for dinner, noontime coffee rendezvous, movie, conversation. 1312

GENUINE NICE GUY SEEKING OFFBEAT S/DWF for friend, companion, maybe LTR. Youthful 50s guy who prefers women a few years younger, not as round as tall. I'm 6', blue eyes, good kisser. 1402 IF YOU WANT ROMANTIC, SINCERE AND FUN, take a SWPM, 42, ND/NA, fit active ISO feminine fun S/D/Ma(?)F. I have a place just for you in my heart. LTR. 1406 IRISH M, 20, SEEKS A PSYCHO F, 18-24, FOR a psycho relationship. 1409 18, WILD BUT TAME LOOKING FOR S A M E SWF, NS, 18-24, for close, loving relationship. Must love sex. 1413 TALL, DARK AND MAYBE HANDSOME DWM, 40, built well, can be dressed up, ISO confidant lover/best friend. Should be slim, 2545, D/SF. Possible white-picket fence. 1414 LOOKING FOR ROMANCE. SWP, DARK CURLY hair, blue eyes, 5 * 7 b u s y and bashful, seeking attractive, positive, spontaneous woman, 25-35, with sense of humor & beautiful smile. Let's talk. 1415

SWM WHO IS SENSITIVE, KIND, SINCERE, romantic. Looking for SWF, 20-30, who has similar interests, career-minded and gorgeous smile. 1313 IF YOU CAN IMAGINE YOUR IDEAL LOVER AND soulmate, intuit that you might find him here. Kindly consider this in-shape, goodlooking SWPM who seeks a pretty woman, 27-37. for everything. 1316 TAKE A CHANCE. Genuinely kind DWM, 37, of short stature, likes music, art, positive attitudes, many other interests. ISO open-minded, happy, easy-going, interestingly creative, humorous, petite lady, 27-37, for companionship, fun times, possible LTR. 1240 RETRO COOL: interesting guy, very young 56, artsy, litsy, moderately outdoorsy, sociable, broad cultural interests. ISO attractive, intelligent, kind woman with open and resiliant heart, for friendship, romance, possible LTR. 1241

QUIET, SENSITIVE, NURTURING SPM, 33, physician. Into camping & hiking. Seek younger SF with similar interests/qualities. 313. SEEKING ADVENTUROUS PARTNER. DWM. 40s, 5'9", 150 lbs., appealing, engaging, sexy, youthful, open-minded, proportionate. Love to travel, laugh and create new possibilities. Into sunsets, photography, movies, love and whatever. 1260 ROMANTIC SWPM, FUNNY, LOVING, FIT, enjoys dancing, biking, dining out, good conversation, walking, love letters. Seeking active, fit F, 35-45 to share same and lots more. 1320

SUPERIOR-QUALITY HUMAN: DWM, 47, humor, music, photography, original thinking, adventurous, fit father, high-spirited, intellectually challenging, quick-witted dullard imperfectly attaining excellence sometimes. Seeking pleasure only soulmate can provide. "49 PRIOR TO MY HECTIC LIFE NOW, I once made time for romance. Now it's time to prioritize all that (back into my life for good). 1251

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GWF LOOKING FOR SPECIAL GWF, 35+. We are both fun-loving, romantic, taking love & life seriously with lots of humor. Want to know more? Call me. No bar scenes. 1507 NO CLOSER TO "DOROTHY" THAN TO "VENKMAN." Somewhere in the sand beneath their boots or entirely from another planet. Either way, outer space sucks alone and inhaling sand's harsh. SF, 20. 1502

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GWM SEEKS SAME. I AM 48, GOOD HEALTH, active, seek companionship and possible LTR- 1559 NEED SERVICE?? SUBMISSIVE M, 37, WANTS to serve. Black Ms OK. 1526 SBM, 30, COLLEGE-EDUCATED, WELL-CULTURED, New Orleans native new to VT, seeking SB or PR man, college-educated, 30+, for friendship, companionship and brotherly love. 1527 LATE 20S, WM, ACTIVE, IN SHAPE. I'm a regular guy seeking same, under 35 YO, Would like to meet some cool, normal, masculine guys to hang with, i486 BiWM, 28, 5'9", 155 LBS., BROWN HAIR & eyes, straight-acting 81 masculine, in great physical shape. Seeking another BiWM, 2030, for possible friendship and discreet, adult, fun times. 1516 CALLING KINDRED SOUL, CREATIVE, POSITIVE, roots brother. Athletic vegan, 27, earth spirit, whole, cosmic, into naughty role play. Let's trade air-cushioned shoes and walk/wrestle into the sun. Be true! 1512 LOVE WOMEN'S CLOTHES. MAN LOOKING FOR men who want to dess up for the holidays: heels,- lingerie and long gowns. I'll cook dinner, champagne as we look good in our dresses. 1465

BERT THE CHIMNEY SWEEP SEEKS MARY POPPINS. Affectionate, gentle, creative, clever, witty wizard, 37, ISO graceful, intellectual, magical musician. Bring your umbrella so we can fly away together. 1246

MAX ERNST SEEKS RENE MAGRITTE. I'd like to feel your brush strokes and see if we might not stick together. You bring the paint and I'll bring the glue, and let's make an assemblage. 1366

VIRTUAL MAGICIAN LOOKING FOR LOVELY SWF assistant who would be willing to discuss mutual magical fantasies and would be kind-hearted and understanding if an illusion or two goes wrong. 1248

LONG WINTER COMING. Mature, masculine M seeks companionship with real men interested in travel, conversation, indoor sports, having sense of humor, feel for adventure and curiosity in sensual matters. 1367

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BiWM, 50s, 5*9", 220 LBS., MOSTLY TOP, ISO Bi/GMs for daytime fun and adult play. Clean 81 discreet. Come visit, let's see what happens. Rutland area. Call me. 1400 ALPHABETIZED: BIKE RIDER, BISEXUAL, FILM fan, geek, hacker, liberal (duh), non-smoker, sci-fi nut, twenty-seven years old, will respond... guaranteed. 1404 GWPM, 38, SEEKS MASCULINE G/Bi MALES in Ctrl. VT for friendship, possibly more. Sports, movies, outdoors and quiet nights at home. NS, casual drinkers preferred. Help me pass the winter. 1412 WHERE ARE ALL THE GOOD MEN? BiWM, 46, 5'io", 185 lbs., red hair, clean, discreet, D&D-free, looking for other BiWM, 18-46, D&D-free, for casual relationship. Burl. & Rutland areas. 1321 ATTRACTIVE GUY SEEKS SAME: 23, 6', 155 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, fit. Looking for short- or long-term. Likes outdoors, movies, music. Honesty a plus! 1259 GWM, 35, 6'l", 250 LBS., SHAVED HEAD, straight-acting, body hair, goatee. New to Burlington. ISO GWM, 18-30, up to 175 lbs., for fun and possible relationship. Call soon. 1267 MaWBI-CURIOUS MALE: ATTRACTIVE, healthy, friendly and sensual. ISO someone similar to help me explore my more feminine side, through role-playing, a little cross-dressing, etc. Friendship would be nice, too. ND. 1303

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GLENN, JP'S, 12/1: You sang my favorite Elton John song so beautifully. I wanted to say hello, but I was playing pool and you disappeared. Interested in talking sometime? 1485 ARE YOU LONELY? BETWEEN 21-60? WANT TO meet and see what happens? Cut the tape and meet me at Gallagher's, Sunday night, and let's start something in Waitsfield. 1327

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

MaWCU, YOUNG, ATTRACTIVE & EAGER TO experience new things. Looking for a male w/ similar qualities, plus a little something extra, to help fulfill fantasies. If you feel that you have that something extra, leave message. ND. 1304

MONTPELIER AREA PM, 40S, SEEKING FIT, equipped, adventurous M or F partner for back-country skiing along sections of Catamount and Long Trail, weekends and holidays this winter. 1467

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BiWM, 5'8", 150 LBS., 45, SEEKS CU w/ BiM for threesome. Must be clean, safe and discreet. 1310 HOUSEBOY TO COMMAND. YOU: HIP, DOMINANT F. "Men are toy things to use." Me: attractive WM, 40, weekend houseboy to use—dishes, cleaning, massage. Let me massage your tired feet, madame. 1314 WHERE ART THOU, MY TRANSGENDERED goddess? SWM, 38, easy-going and open heart ISO special lady who will share her passion, aspirations and all the joyful gifts of life. Ctrl. VT. 1315

2ND NIGHT MOE. You: short blond hair. Me: Tall guy dancing next to you in the back. We laughed about you getting fairy dusted at the break. You waved as you left and were gone. 1529 T. AT SEARS, 12/4. Our eyes met agian. Remember the first time in September, that hot afternoon? We shared a secret. I'd like to see you again. 1560 YOU BOUGHT A NEW YORKER AT THE CHEESE Outlet, 11/28. Me: little New Yorker in VT for the holidays. Our eyes met! You drove off in a red car. Free? 1520

I SEE YOU IN THE MIRROR AT NIGHT, IN THE morning, and afternoon. You entrance me w/ your dark, passionate eyes. My knees grow weak w/ lust just gazing upon your supreme countenance. 1489 TO THE INSANE GODDESS I SAW AT THE NEEDS: Will you please talk to me? I'm the one with alien in my head, can you help me?

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11/21, BY THE LAKE. You: green jacket, nice "goat." Me: braids, Carhartts. Was that Champ we saw? I really enjoyed our conversation. How about some snobbish coffee and Nina Simone. 1517 11/28, METRONOME. You: stunning, tall, darkhaired, by stage and outside. Me: dancing near window. We exchanged looks; I should have talked to you. Is it too late? 1457

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OK, I CAN LIVE ALONE HAPPILY ENOUGH, but where's the challenge? This non-buxom, attractively graying 51 YO is ISO M w/ character, humor, warmth. If he can build a house, so much the better; I am willing to build by his side. Box 658 LIBERAL, SPIRITUAL DWPF, WRITER, 40, seeks best friend for thoughtful conversations, long walks, good meals and general adventuring, possible LTR. Empathy and strong self-esteem a must. Photo appreciated. Box 659

QUALITIES WORTH MORE THAN ANY AMOUNT of money from attractive, in-shape PWF, young 50s, in exchange for financial security with special, warm, loving, intellectual man. Let's share life's journey. Box 652 RED HEAD, 5*7", 140 LBS., SWF, 32, photographer/writer, adventuresome, ultra fit, sharp wit, diabolical sense of humor seeking friendship, fun and winter sports with other high-energy lions, 27-4oish. Box 648 SYMPATICO, INTELLIGENT, LEFT-LEANING F, fit for indoors & outdoors, seeks similar, unattached M companion, 40+, for food, film, conversation, serious piffle & possible LTR. No narcissists need apply. Box 639 DWPF, 49, 5*3", 110 LBS, SEEKS ENERGETIC Ms to cruise the tress and moguls with. Leave past lives behind and have some fun with me. You wouldn't normally answer any ad. Go for it! Box 637 COUNTRYWOMAN, INDEPENDENT, WITH varied skills and interests, seeking urban M, 5565, with same for shared travel, adventure and romance. What are you wishing for? Box 634

WIWF, 73, GEMINI, BLOND/GREEN, 5*4, plussized, sensitive, caring, employed, loves music/big bands, dancing, dining out, concerts, travel and an invigorating discussion. ISO M friend, correspondence first. Box 660

SWPF, 33, 5'2", 110 LBS, LONG NATURALblond hair, blue eyes, educated, passionate, work hard/play hard, love animals. Will you hike, bike, Rollerblade, ski, camp, cook, read, talk with me? Send photo. Box 630

ATTENTION TALL TEDDY BEARS: SWF, 52, Cancer/Sagittarius, 5*8", szi8, blond/blue, NA, NS, offbeat, utilitarian, creative, artistic, fanciful, ticklish, musically eclectic, books, animals, movies, concerts, museums, dancing. ISO soulmate. Box 662 DWF, 52, LOVES SOCIABILITY, INTIMACY, solitude, art, music, dancing, movies, woods, water, gardens, books. Renoiresque figure about 30 lbs. too ample for contemporary fashion. Seeking warm-hearted M friend. Box 654

SWF, 49, FRISKY, EDUCATED, CONTEMPLATIVE, seeking artist/monk/mountain man. Love Merton, Picasso, dogs. Value intelligence, integrity, compassion, simplicity, zaniness, passion. Box 632

RED WINE, LADYBUGS, DAISIES, OLD MOVIES, walks and good conversation. 5'7", mid-40's SWPF NS. Artistic, wide variety of interests. Intelligent, passionate, financially secure, sense of humor. Seeking similar gentleman for LTR. Box 633

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40 YO SPM IN DENIAL, ATHLETIC, MASTER of repression, self-centered, loner type w/ big heart ISO hardy New Englander who loves starlight, chilly nights and contemplating life's sweet beauty. Box 650

ower, 5'u", 185 lbs., sense of humor, enjoy life & all worthwhile pursuits. Looking for a lady with similar qualities for friendship. Box 636

MID-UFE CRISIS LOOMS. KIND, HEALTHY, reasonably attractive SWM, 5'6", 155 lbs., craves the rejuvenating attentions of a compassionate/passionate young F. Box 644

TALL, FIT DWM, MID-40S, PRO PHOTOGRAPHER, seeks tall, fit PWF, under 40. & knows who she is, for dates, possible LTR. Prefer Ctrl, or NE VT areas. Box 631

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GWF LOOKING FOR SOMEONE IN THEIR MID305 to enjoy life with, because life is too short, and it would be nice to have someone special to share it with. Box 638

SWM, 35, SEEKING FULL-FIGURED 81 PLUSsize women who like to do fun things. This M will make sure you feel wanted and totally pleased. I am for real! Box 646

SWPM, 29, LOW MILES, BIT SHY, SEEKS intelligent, sensitive SWF, 25-30, for nourishing conversation/adventure. My hats: cyclist, poet, simple lifer, Big Question dreamer, and a winter cap. Photo appreciated. Box 655

ACTIVE, PROSPEROUS, WELL-EDUCATED, jewish, intellectual, 50s, trying to meet lighthearted, warm, intelligent, sensual women. I am open to any age or background. Intrinsic, engaging qualities are the heart of the matter. Box 647

AQUARIUS? BEAUTIFUL (INSIDE & OUT)? I could sure use a friend w/ big hugs! Handsome WM, 51, self-suppportive, physically fit, desires woman by day, lady by night! No children, please. Box 656

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PROFESSIONAL, 31, 5»6", 140 LBS., GOODlooking, athletic, hard-working SWM ISO SWPF w/o children, NS, open-minded, who likes sports, movies, travels and to have fun. For LTR. Box 641

SEEKING SUMBISSIVE F, 23-35, INTO B&D by dark M. Limits respected w/ tender, loving care. Casual or LTR. Also: dinners, moonlight walks, wine. Box 657 VERMONT PRISONER IN NJ, 43, SWM, UVM grad looking for friendship and romance. Home in 2001. Warm, affectionate pen pal and companion. Lefs share hopes and future dreams together. Box 651

DWPM, MID-50S, EXCELLENT WORKING condition (phys., emot., finan.), seeking older F, buxom & ravenesque, for occasional gentle, intimate encounters. Note & photo appreciated. Box 640

GAELIC MYSTIC attractive, intelligent, vivacious, compassionate, green-eyed ecowoman sought. Adirondack ecoradical, SOH, handsome, passionate, steel sculptor, seeks kindred spirit, 37ish, needing wilds, dreams, home, romance, uplifting endeavors. Box 642

MY TRACTOR IS SEXY. SWM, 49, 5*11", 170 lbs., fit, good-looking, ambitious, hard-working, NS, NS, NA, likes big equipment, animals, hiking. Seeks attractive, fit, healthy, ambitious, sexy F for LTR. Box 653

SWM, 22, ATTRACTIVE, HORNY, KINKY ISO horny, kinky F, 18-60, who likes to wear French-maid uniforms, garter belts, sexy stockings, strap-ons for erotic adult fun. Will answer all. Box 649

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