She could be the missing link in your family! Link is a lovable and affectionate girl who was abandoned by her previous owners for reasons we’ve yet to figure out. She’s sweet and mellow and gets along swimmingly with other cats. Maybe she could complete your family chain!
Princess
Middle aged Princess seeks to be swept off her paws by Prince or Royal Family. At ten, Princess is a sweet girl who’s accustomed to being treated like royalty with ample petting, brushing, and scratches. She lives up to her name – how about making her the only feline in your kingdom?
Shiloh
You could search from hi to lo and not find a fellow like Shiloh. Once an unhandleable feral he’s become quite the chatterbox. Though he has an independent streak a mile wide and a default greeting of “hiss,” Shiloh has tons to give and even more personality and fun to bring to your life.
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Bernard & Winston
It doesn’t get much more distinguished than these two gentlemen. Bernard and Winston are social butterflies of their very own breed. As handsome as they are friendly, they love attention and have plenty to give. All the same they’d like a quiet home as to not upset Bernard’s heart murmur.
Mimi
Though she has a feisty name, Mimi can be little shy upon first introduction. Once she settles in she’s a truly sociable girl. With a funny habit of drooling a little when she’s really happy, she’s a girl with her quirks but lots of cuddling and purring to share.
Mia
With flowing locks and a precious face, Mia longs to be the apple of your eye. An explorer at first and a fierce cuddler when settled, Mia is a gentle soul who prefers being the only cat in your home. Her previous owner didn’t have time for her – could you make some space in your life?
This dynamic duo of sisters are slowly but surely coming around. Like their brother Shiloh they’ve come many miles from fending for themselves to allowing themselves to receive care and kindness. They’re a pair looking for a home together and needing some patience and tenderness
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If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be... Sushi - I love it!
If I weren’t a Realtor, I would be a... carpenter; I love working with my hands and have been building and remodeling since I was in high school.
My favorite movie of all time is... If I had to choose one, it’s probably going to be American Beauty for its keen insight into American popular culture. However, I can be caught watching Shrek, Wayne’s World, and other mindless movies for the 100th time as well.
My favorite VT restaurant is... A Single Pebble, because chef Steve Bogart is so incredibly consistent and always brings in new ideas from his travels!
Something I would like to do, but haven’t had the chance... travel to Italy.
One book everyone should read… anything by David Sedaris, because I love his humor.
On a Saturday night you will most likely find me... at home with my two dogs, my wife, and a few friends.
One thing people are surprised to find out about me is... I spent a year living in Australia as an exchange student in 1987. I was young, innocent, and spent a lot of time enjoying OZ beer, the culture, and living next to the ocean!
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SUNDAY MORNING BUFFET:ZOMBIES Q & A
Q. Are you undead?
A. As some of you already know, the “Undead” part of my name refers to my expertise in the field of revenant research and theory. Vampires and zombies are my métier.
Q. What does that mean, exactly?
A. Well, I watch a lot of horror movies, but just doing that does not one an “expert” make. I’ve also developed an entire library of mostly non-fiction books on these topics, and written countless papers, essays, and articles.
Q. Uh, “non-fiction?”
A. These are books which document and analyze the role of undead folks in mythology, folklore, literature and film.
Q. Do you love The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z?
A. No, no, no, a large sack of No. It is understandable that people might think I would enjoy these books and regard Max Brooks as an important purveyor of zombie preparedness. However, I (and many others in the necropocalypse community) find Brooks’ work highly derivative and unoriginal to the point of plagiarism. Some of us have been discussing zombie preparedness and theorizing about zombie anatomy and physiology for a long time — long before Brooks came along. Then suddenly this book comes out and every jackass who reads it considers himself an expert. And we’re subsequently accused of “ripping off” the Survival Guide
Q. You have way too much time on your hands. Zombies aren’t real.
A. You think nobody’s ever thrown that one at me before, genius? Give me a break. What kinds of important stuff do you spend your time on? Watching TV? You do realize that the characters on your TV shows also aren’t “real,” right? It’s my hobby and it’s no more or less valid than any other.
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ON THE HOUSE
Cathy Resmer’s article on condo conversion [“A House Divided,” January 10] was very good.
In the article, Peter O’Callaghan was not correct when he made the statement that the converted condos were out of reach of low-income individuals. Burlington Housing Authority’s Homeownership Program allows qualified renters who are in public housing or receiving a Section 8 subsidy to apply that rent payment toward a mortgage. To learn more, call BHA’s Emily Cameron at 864-0538, ext. 227. Converted condos — run-down apartments Stu McGowan repairs create quality homes that are within reach of low-middleincome Vermonters.
The fact that Peter O’Callaghan is a student does bring up one of the real reasons for the lack of affordable housing. The University of Vermont, Champlain College and Burlington College are increasing their enrollment every year but do not increase their student housing to keep up with the need. The City Council Housing Super Committee, on which I served, listed engaging the university and colleges in a dialogue to address this issue as a priority for the city. Letters from residents to the presidents of these schools are supportive in getting them to take responsibility for
the shortage of apartments they are causing.
Carmen George BURLINGTON
George is a city councilor representing Ward 7.
MAKE MINE A SINGLE
Along with housing for students, Vermont Interfaith Action [“Congregations Press City, UVM to Address Housing Crisis,” December 27] needs to push Burlington to address housing needs of singles not in college both with and without children or dependent elders. There is a difference between roommates — people who share their lives — and rent-splitters — people who put up with each other to live in a city beyond their means. It is illegal for landlords to sign up rent-splitters in order to maximize their own income. Enforcing that law would bring city rents down in a hurry. However, it would also hurt merchants and young adults. So it would be helpful for VIA to add housing for singles to their list of desiderata.
Elizabeth Curtiss BURLINGTON
FAIR SHARE
I would like to correct some information in your recent article on iPod sharing [“iPod Intimacy,” December 27]. Some commonly held yet misleading information was included as fact.
The writer, Candice White, got some files from her iPod consultant. This is no different than had she received a tape of songs for her Walkman 15 years ago. The recording industry raised the warning flags then, claiming their artists were going to suffer. The rules about this type of sharing were sorted out back then, and they hold today.
As long as the consultant bought the downloads or owns the source (CDs, tapes, etc.) of the digital files, he can share them with Ms. White. But it’s not Ms. White’s duty to be sure they are legal. How many mix tapes from friends were in your collection?
Downloaders are in the same situation as Ms. White. A lot of downloading programs set the users up for failure. They come set to download and share from the same folder, and that’s illegal. Thus, they are sharing files they don’t have the source of and didn’t pay for. If someone changes the settings to put their downloads in one place and share only the songs they rip or purchase from another folder, then they are OK. I saw Steven Tyler griping that the Aerosmith catalogue was worth $240 million just five years ago and now, thanks to downloading, it’s worth pennies. First of all, I doubt that, and secondly, I can’t cry because Mr. Tyler has blown through the first
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millions he’s made and now won’t have $240 million to keep him in lip balm.
Just as with tapes, I think the artists will find that many downloaders are sampling before they buy. A number of people are downloading digital files of songs they have on tape or records. Once you’ve bought the same songs on vinyl, tape, and CD, you’re not that interested in paying for it again as a file. Personally, I’m tired of hearing bands sing about revolution when
they’re really about getting rich (and stoned and laid, of course).
Through sites like eMusic. com you can buy music for as low as 25 cents, and it’s yours to keep. The sites are becoming the Internet storefronts for indie bands and artists. They are bypassing the big labels, most of which would have passed on them, to find an audience. These bands can do decent recordings on their own, reach audiences directly, distribute their music electronically, and not be behold-
en to a record company. Now you’re singing about a revolution!
John Taylor
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NUKE REBUKE
I turned green from the ad on the back of Section A of your January 10 issue. It made me sick to see how Louisiana-based Entergy Corporation is trying to bamboozle Vermonters into supporting a 20-year license extension for its aging Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.
email: letters@sevendaysvt.com
Don’t believe the misinformation being spewed from Entergy headquarters like radiation from a nuclear waste site. Nuclear energy is not green, and nuke plants are still not safe, clean or reliable. Nor is nuclear power cheap, when you figure in the billions in subsidies the industry has required.
And as for claims that it’ll help solve our global warming crisis, the truth is that nuclear power is fossil-fuel intensive, from the mining of the uranium to the storage of the waste.
The best way to secure Vermont’s energy future is by supporting truly renewable sources like wind, solar and biomass — viable, local technologies that don’t harm people or the environment, and that require no evacuation plans and no hazardous waste dumps.
Now is the time to contact your legislator. Don’t allow a relicensure vote to occur before an independent safety assessment and a thorough citizen input process are conducted.
Let’s not saddle our children and succeeding generations with a radioactive legacy. And let’s not let biased corporations tell us what “green” is. Our Green Mountain State must make its motto, “ True Green Energy, not Green with ENVY (Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee).”
Russ Weis FLETCHER
ARTFUL REVIEWER
I was floored this morning when I got a call from someone who told me my painting was featured in Seven Days [Art review, December 20]. All of us in the “Land” group were surprised at what a great show it turned out to be. Jane Horner deserves a lot of the credit for pulling it together.
I thought the review was excellent — Marc Awodey is a gifted critic and apparently a fine photographer as well; the reproduction of the piece came out amazingly well. Marc was able to speak intelligently about the individual pieces while summing up the spirit of the whole. This same gift is reflected in a review of Denis Versweyveld works at the Flynn gallery earlier this year (which I saved for posterity), and in one currently on view at the Wing Building. His descriptions of the pieces are detailed enough so that you don’t even have to go to the show to get a flavor for what’s on view, and the historical references in his reviews are always apt, demonstrating his in-depth knowledge of the visual arts. Of course, I promptly visited the website, and was amazed to see how comprehensive and accessible it is. Thanks, Seven Days!
Julie Davis BURLINGTON
AN IRREVERENT READ ON VT POLITICS
Sanders Plays Offense insidetrack
Independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders was joined by environmental activist types Monday to formally announce he will reintroduce Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords’ old global-warming bill this week. Sen. Patrick Leahy is a cosponsor.
It really wasn’t “news,” since everyone knew he was going to do it, but it did come with the upgraded staging that goes with a senator versus a congressman. Ol’ Bernardo had about a half-dozen handlers working the room.
The U.S. has 6 percent of the planet’s population but produces 25 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions. Sanders said the country has a “moral imperative” to take action.
A whole lot of people are hoping it isn’t too late, eh?
But while “global warming” was the designated target for the senatorial media event on snowy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President George W. Bush’s appearance on “60 Minutes” the previous evening had burned a memory into our mind.
Did Vermont s rookie U.S. senator catch “60 Minutes,” we asked?
Sen. Sanders said he had read the show’s transcript. It was perfectly clear to him, said Sanders, that “Bush needs to reread the Constitution.”
Our current president apparently believes, said Vermont’s junior senator, that he “has the right to do anything that he wants to do without the approval of the Congress.”
Just a few weeks ago, said Sanders, Bush was talking about the need for bipartisanship, and that the people had spoken on November 7 and wanted the parties to work together
“What he said on ‘60 Minutes,’” said Sanders, “ is, ‘Hey, I’v e made a decision. I’m going to do it. It doesn’t matter what Congress wants. Doesn’t matter what the majority party wants. I, the president, am going to do it. I don’t have to talk to anybody!’”
So much for the Bush post-election call for bipartisanship, eh?
“It doesn’t sound to me like he’s listening to his generals,” said Ol’ Bernardo, er, Ol’ Sen. Bernardo, “or like he’s listening to the American people. In fact, it doesn’t sound to me like he’s even listening to the leadership in Iraq. So this will be a very contentious issue, but at the very top of the list,” Sanders promised.
Bernie noted he is a cosponsor on Sen. Ted Kennedy’s bill requiring congressional approval before sending more soldiers to the U.S. disaster in Iraq. And he hinted that he’s working on Wisconsin Democrat Russ Feingold’s bill, which is going to be tougher.
“Before you talk about Iraq, before we talk about Iran,” said the Vermonter, “you’ve got to talk about the Constitution of the United States, and remind President Bush that he does not have unilateral action to do anything he wants anytime he wants it.”
We shall see.
“I think you have certainly the worst
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president in modern American history,” said the freshman senator from Vermont, “and he will go down in history as one of the worst presidents in the history of our country. I don’t need to beat that dead horse.”
And there are signs, he said, that the tide is turning.
“You’re seeing a number of Republicans who are saying, ‘Sorry, Mr. President, we’re leaving the ranch. You’re wrong and we are not going to go down with you on a disastrous policy in Iraq.’”
Sanders also predicted moderate Republican senators will be jumping the Bush ship on the global-warming issue.
“You’re going to see a peeling away,” said Sanders, “of some of the moderate Republicans who are going to say, ‘Mr. President, my constituents disagree with you and I’m going to side with my constituents.’”
P.S. The freshman senator is slowly getting some national, and even international, press notice. The New York Times reported this one-liner the other day:
“Senator Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont and newly elected, missed what would have been his first vote despite a lastminute dash through the Capitol hallways.”
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank had a little more detail:
“The Senate held its first roll-call vote of the session — a resolution remembering Gerald Ford — but a dozen senators failed to show up for the vote; one, freshman Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), dashed into the chamber five minutes after the vote closed.”
“I’m getting used to how it’s done in the Senate,” said Bernie when we asked him about it on Monday. “In the House you had beepers and all kinds of things,” he said. “My fault.”
Dean on Bush — Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean is certainly on a roll. The outsider from Burlington, Vermont — who led the charge against the war in Iraq on the 2004 presidential campaign trail when that wasn’t so popular — is smelling like a rose these days, isn’t he?
The Democrats have won back longmissed majorities in both chambers on Capitol Hill. Surely the White House is next?
While he is not a candidate for the presidency in 2008 — at least not yet — HoHo was sounding like one the other day on a satellite hookup with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, from Ch. 3’s uplink site in South Burlington.
“We need to be out of Iraq,” Dean said to Blitzer and the worldwide audience. “ We never should have gone in there. We went in there under false pretenses. The president was not truthful with the American people when we went in.”
Wolf played for Howard a clip of Republican Sen. John McCain — who is a candidate — talking tough on Iraq.
Said Dean of Vermont, Sen. McCain “sounds ver y much like Richard Nixon you know, just stay a little longer, stay a
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little longer. We’ll stay long enough to lose another 5000 or 10,000 people. It still won’t change anything. We never should have gone there in the first place,” said Dr. Dean. “Senator McCain bears some responsibility for supporting the president when we went. His prescription for getting out is no prescription for getting out.”
He’s got a point.
The Pipe Dream Dies? Last week the state and federal government dropped their appeal of Judge William Sessions’ 2004 decision that killed the Chittenden County Circumferential Highway. The government, say opponents, was tr ying to ram the road through with an ancient, out-of-date and inadequate Environmental Impact Statement prepared way back in the 1980s.
The proposed 15.8-mile Chittenden County ring road has been the transportation pipe dream that IBM in Essex Junction and the county’s business/manufacturing sector have longed for since the 1960s. In fact, one 4-mile section bypassing Five Corners in Essex was miraculously built in 1993 under a Circ suppor ter by the name of Howard Dean.
But here in the first decade of the 21st century, the gas-guzzling Age of the Automobile has, in the minds of many, run its course. The tailpipe emissions are choking us. The temperature’s rising. Weather patterns are changing ominously. “Global warming” is the buzz word sweeping Vermont and the nation.
As author/activist Bill McKibben said at the Statehouse hearings on global warming the other day, “Sprawl,” and the “Circ Highway” are “global-warming machines.”
Now, as far as the Cursed Circ goes, the whole shooting match hangs on the new Environmental Impact Statement the state has been slowly preparing, while looking at all alternatives. A state draft EIS could come as early as March.
The decision by VTrans and the feds to drop their appeal, said Attorney Brian Dunkiel, “reflects our view of the quality of the judge’s decision.” It means, said the Smart Growth Coalition lawyer, “the old litigation is basically concluded. There may be some housekeeping issues, but it’s basically concluded. Now the focus is on the new EIS that VTrans is preparing.”
Dunkiel is hoping the “new” Agency of Transportation, under rookie secretary Neale Lunderville the former whizbang, two-time Jim Douglas campaign manager, sees the light and seriously considers the transportation alternatives.
“ Those include a series of roundabouts and improvements to Route 2A and other mobility improvements that cost much less than the new highway,” said Dunkiel. “They also appear to provide better traffic relief.”
Don’t hold your breath. You see, no one has been a bigger supporter of the Circ Highway than our Republican Governor Jim Douglas. Douglas made the highway a cornerstone of his businessfriendly campaign a few years back. He got the Circ project on the George W. Bush fast track. Gov. Scissorhands has even held a groundbreaking or two for the road.
And in the midst of his recent, sudden conversion to the globalwarming bandwagon, Gov. Douglas has continued to tout the need for the Circ Highway in Vermont’s busiest county.
Chittenden County Democratic
State Sens. Jim Condos and Dick Mazza, chair of the transportation committee, have continued to join in that chorus. Old ideas die hard, eh, boys?
“There certainly are decisions and choices that VTrans can make that will contribute to relieving climate change, not contributing to it,” said Dunkiel, the enviro attorney, “and this Circ EIS provides them with a perfect opportunity to show how serious they are about being part of the climate change solution.”
Good point.
Yours truly has been writing about this looping Chittenden County road to nowhere for more than 25 years. It’s long been pitched as the road that, quite simply, must be built to keep IBM here and business growing. But IBM’s still here and business keeps growing, right?
“The Circ as originally conceived is dead,” declared Conservation Law Foundation Attorney Sandra Levine “Any project going forward has to address the threats of global warming and sprawl.”
What do you think? Maybe it’s finally time for Vermont’s distinguished state government transportation planners to seriously consider going another way?
Fuggedaboutit.
Transportation Sec. Neale Lunderville told “Inside Track” on Tuesday that “Chittenden County has grown around the presumption a highway would be built.” The Boy Wonder noted, “This is not a battle between Neale and Sandra and Brian.” Rather, it’s “a decision that will be made from a scientific and objective perspective.”
In his next breath, however, Sec. Lunderville took a wee smack at the enemy tree-huggers.
He made it perfectly clear “They’re stopping the road,” said Lunderville. Had the enviros not sued and halted the project’s A and B sections, he told us, “We’d be near completion of the Williston sections.”
Health-Care Follies It just never ends. Not in the good ol’ USA and not in Vermont.
Yours truly just realized we’ve been covering the health-care reform debate in beautiful Vermont for more than 20 years. Time flies. The players change.
But the costs continue to skyrocket, for employer and employee, and many, many thousands continue to do without insurance coverage.
Hey, c’mon. This is America. The private sector has to get its cut, right?
Over lunch hour Tuesday, the Democratic Party gurus at the Vermont State Capitol, House Speaker Gaye Symington and Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin, unveiled the latest bad news. The early new Catamount Health Plan numbers are quite dismal.
The much-heralded reform legislation — a big, watered-down compromise between the Democrats, the media champions of health-care reform, and GOP Gov. Jim Douglas, who got the credit for it — is only covering about half as many uninsured Vermonters as projected.
“We don’t have the answers why,” said Symington.
While the house speaker called the numbers “disappointing,” Shumlin told reporters gathered in the Speaker’s office over the noon hour, “I’m personally not depressed about it. This is a beginning, not an end.”
Beginning of what?
You know, for some of us, Sen. Shumlin, this health-care reform “beginning” began in the early 1980s under GOP Gov. Richard Snelling King Richard was no fool. He knew it was all about the “private sector” getting its cut. The playing field still hasn’t changed in any fundamental way.
The contrast is stark between the never-ending, piecemeal reform of the current Democratic leadership and the real-world reform backed by the rest of the Western world, not to mention their party’s progressive wing and the Vermont Progressive Party.
In a recent mailing on Statehouse affairs to Progressive Party members, Rep Chris Pearson of Burlington did not beat around the bush.
“I wonder how long we will have to wait before Vermont (or the U.S.) joins the advanced world and decides health care is a right?” he writes. “ There are so many issues in the Statehouse that are shades of gray, but health care isn’t one of them. It’s a simple yesor-no question before us. Are we going to provide health care to everyone? If the answer is yes, then presumably we’d like to do that in the most efficient, costeffective manner we can: a universal, single-payer plan.”
Pearson, a native of Canada where everybody’s covered, said the word from the Health Care Committee was, there would be no movement on health-care reform this year. He was informed the committee is busy implementing the Catamount Plan.
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VT Marine Enlists Fellow Soldiers to Urge Prompt Iraq Pullout
BY KEN PICARD
VERMONT — United States Marine Corps Sgt. Liam Madden was opposed to the Iraq war even before he was deployed in September 2004 to al-Anbar, the mostly Sunni province that’s seen some of the war’s fiercest fighting. He became even more opposed after returning to Quantico, Virginia, in February 2005.
As an active-duty service member, Madden was prevented by military regulations from organizing protests or speaking out publicly against the occupation, which he describes as “a pre-emptive and immoral war of aggression.” Nevertheless, the Bellows Falls native felt compelled to take a decisive step to
proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq,” the appeal reads. “Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home.”
Unlike a petition, an appeal for redress is a legally permissible form of dissent by service members. Although active-duty personnel are prohibited from some types of political activism, they are allowed to communicate with members of Congress, as long as they make it clear they’re speaking on behalf of themselves and not of their military unit.
As a patriotic American proud to ser ve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to suppor t the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq.
“APPEAL FOR REDRESS” TO THE U.S. CONGRESS
help end the conflict, which he believes is needlessly costing thousands of American and Iraqi lives, depleting military and financial resources, and doing irreparable harm to U.S. prestige around the world.
With the help of a Navy seaman and several antiwar groups, including Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out and Veterans for Peace, Madden discovered a legal avenue for voicing his antiwar sentiments. He launched an online appeal to Congress from military personnel. Known by its organizers as an “Appeal for Redress,” it calls for an immediate end to the nearly 4-year-old U.S. conflict.
“As a patriotic American
On Monday, as the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Madden, 22, and Navy Seaman Jonathan Hutto, 29, of Atlanta, were on Capitol Hill to present their appeal for redress formally to Congress. More than 990 other active-duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel have signed the appeal. It comes just as Congress debates the president’s request last week for an additional 21,500 troops to quell the rising sectarian violence in Iraq.
The idea of an appeal for redress originated last June, when Hutto, who was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, organized a screening of the 2005 antiwar documentary Sir! No Sir!, which chronicles the efforts of
American GIs to end the Vietnam War. Among those who attended the screening were Madden and David Cortright, a University of Notre Dame professor and author of Soldiers in Revolt and Left Face, two books that explore soldierresistance movements in modern armies. After the screening, Madden says, he approached Hutto and Cortright, and the three got together to launch the online signature drive.
This appeal for redress isn’t unprecedented — many soldiers during the Vietnam War made similar appeals to their congressional representatives. However, this missive is the first of its kind to come from an all-volunteer military, according to Madden.
The Vermont native says he encountered very little resistance from his fellow Marines and no retaliation from his superiors. He didn’t expect such a benign reception, he says, since the Marine Corps is typically the most gung-ho and conservative branch of the armed forces.
“It’s really been hands-off, and that was surprising,” Madden continues. “I thought at the very least, they would scrutinize me completely and make sure that every nook and cranny of my performance and appearance were perfect.”
His fellow Marines’ acceptance of the appeal may reflect their own growing disillusionment with the war, even if many of them are reluctant to voice their opposition publicly. “Actually, I’ve had a lot of positive feedback,” Madden notes. “The biggest percentage of my peers [in the Marines] disagree with the war, but are not sure if getting out is the right answer, either.”
One notable exception was an email Madden received shortly after going public. It came from a Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, who accused Madden of cowardice and lending aid and comfort to the enemy.
Rather than ignoring the hostile missive, Madden wrote back and explained his rationale for opposing the war and launching the appeal. “It ended up being a back-and-forth correspondence for a couple of weeks,” Madden says. “I was definitely glad that I didn’t resort to slinging mud back.”
Madden, whose mother lives in Rockingham and whose father lives in Keane, New Hampshire, is due to be honorably discharged in the next few weeks and says he’ll attend college “somewhere in Boston” in the fall. Until then, he intends to travel around New England speaking on college campuses and in other venues. Adding his voice and those of other soldiers to the chorus may just bring the antiwar movement to its tipping point. �
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SGT. LIAM MADDEN
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Liam Madden speaks at a statewide antiwar rally outside the Statehouse, Montpelier, Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m.
CANCER AWARENESS
Free Screenings Highlight State’s High Cervical Cancer Rate
BY KEN PICARD
BURLINGTON — When Allison Hicks was diagnosed with stage IIA cervical cancer in October 2004, members of her extended “tribe” in the Burlington area rallied to her aid. Her friends ran her errands, cooked her meals, cleaned her apartment and raised thousands of dollars at fundraisers to help her through the difficult months of recovery from radiation, chemotherapy and a radical hysterectomy.
Two years later, the 31-year-old labor and post-partum doula is once again healthy, and she’s resumed her preferred role as nurturer and caregiver. This time, she’s organizing the fundraisers to help other Vermont women avoid a similar fate. Hicks is founder of the Allison Hicks Foundation, the nation’s first nonprofit devoted exclusively to the eradication of
statistics, especially among women who are beyond childbearing age. At last count, 94 percent of the newly diagnosed cases in Vermont were among women 30 or older, and the highest rate was found among women between 75 and 79.
Still, Vermont Health Commissioner Sharon Moffatt sees reasons for optimism. For one, Vermont’s high cervical cancer rate doesn’t appear to be linked to any environmental factors unique to the state, or to a lack of quality gynecological services or public programs to help women pay for them. The single most important factor in addressing this problem seems to be educating women of all ages about the importance of regular pelvic exams and pap smears. This is especially vital because the likelihood of surviving cervical cancer, as with most other
sexually transmitted infection in the United States. More than 20 million men and women are currently infected, with about 6.2 million new infections each year. It’s most common in sexually active women and men in their late teens and early twenties. At least 80 percent of women will have acquired an HPV infection by the time they’re 50.
One problem with the virus, Brock explains, is that it’s typically asymptomatic — most women who have it don’t even know it. This year, the state legislature will most likely debate whether to recommend making the HPV vaccine mandatory for all girls before they register for public school. The CDC now recommends it for all girls and women aged 11 to 26. (Currently, the vaccine is not considered effective in boys or men.)
While the number of actual cases is relatively small — approximately 31 women per year in the st ate — as many as one in thre e will die from the illness.
cervical cancer. On Saturday, January 20, the foundation is sponsoring a free cervical cancer screening day at Maitri Health Care for Women in Burlington. The event is part of a larger, statewide campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of this deadly disease.
Vermont’s rate of cervical cancer is significantly higher than the national average, according to figures from the Vermont Department of Health. While the number of actual cases is relatively small — approximately 31 women per year in the state — as many as one in three will die from the illness. And, bucking the national trend, older Vermonters appear to be contracting cervical cancer in ever-growing numbers.
Health-care experts say they were initially alarmed by those
forms of the disease, increases with early diagnosis.
“I think to a large degree, it’s all about education,” says Dr. Julia Brock, an OB/GYN at Maitri. “Quite frequently, we see women who are done childbearing who think they don’t need to be screened anymore.”
On Saturday, Maitri is offering about 40 free pelvic exams and pap smears, along with a limited number of vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus directly associated with cervical cancer. The Gardasil vaccine is highly effective against four types of HPV, including the two strains that cause about 70 percent of cervical cancer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HPV is now the most common
However, a critical factor is the vaccine’s high price tag. Unlike other childhood vaccines, which can cost less than $20 per shot, this one runs $360 for a series of three shots administered over a year. This weekend, the Allison Hicks Foundation is paying for 10 free vaccines. Merck, which manufactures the vaccine, also offers a program for subsidizing the cost.
The state’s cervical cancer task force, of which Hicks is a member, is expected to issue a report to the legislature by February 1. Moffatt won’t say whether it will recommend making the vaccine mandatory. Doing so could open up a number of other funding streams — private insurance, Medicaid and other public health programs — to help stop this deadly, but easily preventable, disease.
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SCHOOL FOOD Grants Help Educators Add Local Ag to the ABCs
BY KIRK KARDASHIAN
VERMONT — In Vermont, 21,000 schoolchildren get most of their daily nutrition served to them on a tray in the lunchroom. And, though their communities may preach good eating habits, the proof is in the pudding. That idea is the cornerstone of Act 145, a new state law that just granted $125,000 to schools looking to beef up their nutrition education and use more local food.
Woodstock Union is the recipient of one such “Farm to School” grant. Health teacher Tavi Brandenburg learned about the program while reading “Linking Health and Learning,” an electronic newsletter published by the Vermont Department of Education. “I just thought it sounded like something we should do,” she says.
Woodstock Union calculates that buying local produce in season will cost nearly $300 less than trucking it in from afar.
Woodstock was awarded $12,280, based on a grant application that was a community effort. Brandenburg sought input from Kevin Channel, a school maintenance worker with his own organic farm, music teacher Michael Zsoldos, townspeople and students who had already started a Localvore Club (as in omnivore, but for locally grown food).
Brandenburg says Woodstock hopes to accomplish its goal of a 15 percent increase in foods purchased directly from area producers by running field trips to nearby farms, taste-testing new recipes, marketing local foods in the cafeteria, and hosting a harvest dinner next fall.
Woodstock is one of the latest schools to join a trend that can be traced back to the Burlington School Food Project. That effort began in 2003 with a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant designed to
encourage interaction between schools, farms and the city at large. The legislature caught on in 2006, when it declared it “important to encourage children to eat a healthy diet of fresh food at school.”
The Farm to School grant program is off to a salubrious start, judging by the number of applications. In the program’s first year, 63 schools requested more than $664,000 in funds. Twelve of those had an especially happy New Year, receiving individual grants that ranged from $5050 for the Salisbury Community School to $14,444 for Jay Westfield Elementary.
The organization Vermont Food Education Every Day played a significant role in the passing of Act 145. More commonly known by its acronym, VT FEED, the group is a nonprofit partnership of Shelburne Farms, Montpelier’s Food Works hands-on agricultural education center, and the Northeast Organic Farming Association. The organization’s mission, explains Director Dana Hudson, is to change the state’s school food system by connecting farmers, school food services, teachers and students. “For success to sustain,” she sums it up, “you have to connect the three Cs: cafeteria, classroom and community.”
In the past year, VT FEED has collaborated with more than 60 schools, helping them with applying for grants, identifying farmers, and teaching school personnel to implement and maintain local food programs themselves. Hudson notes that a chronic challenge is the “misperception that kids don’t like vegetables. That’s totally not true.” Another common conception is that local food is not financially feasible. “But,” she insists, “it works fine in the school budget.”
In fact, Woodstock calculates that buying local produce in season will cost nearly $300 less than trucking it in from afar. Currently, school food purchases represent only 0.5 percent of the total sales of produce grown by Vermont farmers. However, “there’s a pretty impressive amount of enthusiasm about this,” Hudson says. In response to it, VT FEED is hosting regional workshops — free to farmers and food service workers — that show schools how to connect better with local food sources. For more information, visit www.vtfeed.org or www.farmtoschool.org. �
VT’s 9/11 Truth Movement Hits the Big Time . . . Sort Of
BY KEN PICARD
BURLINGTON — Members of Vermont’s 9/11 truth movement have been hoping for national media attention, but this probably isn’t the kind of “exposure” they expected. Local readers of Hustler magazine— yes, apparently some people look at the blocks of text sandwiched between the spread-eagled women who show off their birth canals — noticed an article in the March issue by Mark Johnson. Entitled “Was 9/11 an Inside Job?” the story includes a photo of a banner that’s often seen around the Queen City. The black-and-white banner reads, “9-11 was a U.S. Black Op.” It’s reportedly the work of Burlington activist Steve Ekberg, a.k.a. “The Sign Man,” whose
pro-Nader and Vermont Green Party messages have become regular fixtures on Church Street. (Ekberg couldn’t be reached for comment.) According to Hustler, the banner was on display at Ground Zero in New York City during a protest held on the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Seven Days is told that Eckberg is not affiliated with the group Vermonters for a Real 9/11 Investigation (Vt911.org), which has put an item on the Burlington Town Meeting Day ballot calling for a new investigation of the 9/11 attacks
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John Elder Goes the Distance to Write About — Home
BY MARGOT HARRISON
Plenty of Vermonters would like to take a break in the Italian countryside, especially in January. But how many of us would use a sojourn in the land of dolce far niente to gain a better understanding of our own landscape?
Middlebury College professor of English and Environmental Studies John Elder did just that, and he tells the story in his latest book Pilgrimage to Vallombrosa: From Vermont to Italy in the Footsteps of George Perkins Marsh . Published last September by the University of Virginia Press, the nonfiction narrative follows Elder on a Fulbright year in Italy, which he used to retrace the travels of 19th-century diplomat Marsh.
the Vermont sugar maples he planted in the forest around the abbey of Vallombrosa are still there. A blurb from Ripton writer
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and environmentalist B ill McKibben predicts that Pilgrimage “will be a classic.”
Elder is currently on sabbatical with support from a
Ferrisburgh Writer, Alzheimer’s Is the Muse
BY MARGOT HARRISON
Caring for a parent who has Alzheimer’s disease can be numbing, frustrating and sometimes unexpectedly illuminating, as part-time Vermonter Judith Levine showed in her memoir Do You Remember Me? Poet and artist Deanna Shapiro of Ferrisburgh is another writer who’s used her talent to shed light on one of life’s darker passages. She chronicles the last year of her 92-year-old mother’s life in a book called Conversations at the Nursing Home: A Mother, a Daughter and Alzheimer’s, recently published by small Georgia poetry press PRA Publishing.
Shapiro’s mother, New Yorker Ruth Tornberg Klein, moved into Middlebury’s Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the summer of 2004; she died a year later. A brain autopsy revealed Alzheimer’s, but a staff member quoted in the book describes Klein’s dementia as intermittent with intervals of lucidity
In a series of short, free verse poems, Shapiro relates her 70 visits to a woman who becomes increasingly divorced from reality, attacking staff members and residents. Yet even as she hallucinates, the poet’s mother continues to read avidly and make articulate, sometimes bitingly satirical, comments on the world around her. She tries to suss out whether the Jews in
Guggenheim Fellowship he received in 2005. Once again, he’s using the time to research a book in warmer climes. But this time he’s stayed closer to home, traveling back and forth between Vermont and Louisiana’s battered Gulf Coast.
Elder originally planned to focus his new work on maple sugaring as a New England way of life. But he found the topic led him to two new ones: “traditional foods and conservation, and traditional foods and climate change,” he says. “I’m comparing the impact of climate change on maple sugaring with what’s happened to traditional fishing communities down in southern Louisiana. It’s about how climate changes are making us more aware of the importance of traditional working landscapes and traditional foods.”
The book’s working title is Green Mountain Gumbo . Elder says he may end it with a gumbo recipe that includes maple syrup, even if he has to invent one. “It’s a wild and woolly topic at this point,” he says. “But it feels like it has a lot of velocity.”
Elder reads at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier on January 23, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774. �
the nursing home are treated differently — not realizing, her daughter tells us, that “she is the only Jew here.” She critiques her caregivers and mocks her doctor’s receptionist: “If she wasn’t blonde / she wouldn’t have a job.” And, most poignantly, Klein notes the “weirdness” of a health center where sick people can eat sugary treats because they aren’t expected to get well: “There’s no
stand better end-of-life experiences, because we’re all going to the same place eventually, and our society does not prepare us well for that.”
In a series of short, free verse poems, Shapiro relates her 70 visits to a woman who becomes increasingly divorced from reality.
control here. / Nobody gets better. Nobody gets discharged / . . . / They just stay. They just go on and on.”
Shapiro has been giving public readings and talks about the “gifts” of her last months with her mother. The experience taught her patience and acceptance, she explains in a phone interview. “By that I mean accepting the reality of the illness, always being proactive on behalf of the person, but accepting the reality of the everyday. You learn to live in the moment, the small pleasures. With my mother, it was her humor.”
Shapiro says she’s also grateful for “the opportunity to under-
Proceeds from the book are being donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Shapiro says her talks have given her a chance to benefit from hearing other people’s stories: “There seems to be a real commonality of understanding what it’s like to take care of an elderly parent, which is newer to our generation, I believe. Our grandparents didn’t live to such an old age.” She invites readers to share their own experiences on her website, www.deannashapiro.net.
Conversations at the Nursing Home is available online and at the Vermont Book Shop in Middlebury and The Flying Pig Children’s Books in Shelburne for $12.95. Shapiro reads from the book and discusses her experiences at The Arbors in Shelburne on January 24, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well as at the Charlotte Senior Center on March 7 at 1 p.m. �
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Director Martin Guigui Reels Out His Wish List
BY SUSAN GREEN
As a P.T. Barnum of the movie industry, director Martin Guigui has spent a decade imbuing the circus that is cinema with his ebullient, entrepreneurial spirit. These days the former Vermonter operates Sunset Pictures, a production company on L.A.’s fabled Sunset Boulevard. His wife, actress Dahlia Waingort, is a partner in the venture. They have a 15month-old daughter named Esther Frida and are expecting another baby girl in May. “We’re turning out little Guiguiettes,” says the proud papa, who is still a rock musician as well.
Guigui, now 41, also can boast five finished films, with another 17 on the company’s to-do list; their budgets range from $3 to $9 million. “Our stockholders made their money in oil, gas and gold,” he explains. “This is a business like none other. It’s all about who you know that likes you. But the ability to tell a great story is what makes all the doors open here.”
Guigui’s own story launched his big-screen career in 1997. The autobiographical Wedding Band, a raunchy comedy shot in Burlington, has become something of a video cult favorite; the title was changed to My Ex-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception so as not to be confused with Adam Sander’s Wedding Singer
Guigui relocated to California and was hired to helm Changing Hearts, a 2002 drama with Faye Dunaway Jacqueline Bisset appears in 2003’s Swing. Guigui notes that the recently completed Benny Bliss & the Disciples of Greatness is previewing this month at Utah’s Park City Film Music Festival, which coincides with the last few days of the nearby Sundance extravaganza.
His National Lampoon’s Cattle Call, a parody of the casting process, is due for a nationwide March release. Around the same time, he’ll begin shooting Sweetwater, a biopic about the first African-American basketball player
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signed by the NBA. And Guigui fantasizes about Queen Latifah playing the commander-in-chief in Sister President, which would open during the 2008 election.
In addition, he’s collaborating with Burlington litigation attorney Bob Manchester, who pitched an idea to Guigui and Waingort in 2001. They encouraged him to tackle the script, titled Alienation of Affection
“It’s about one of the most amazing cases of the last century,” suggests Manchester, who researched 1200 pages of legal briefs and news articles published in the early 1920s. “Dorrit Stevens
constantly chasing Playboy bunnies . . . It was an interesting script and I had to take the deadbeat to court to get paid. He then, I was told a few years back, hired a succession of writers until I have no idea what the script really is . . . If the film were ever made I doubt my name would remain after an arbitration — which I would insist on.”
Guigui’s presumably less controversial involvements with his Green Mountain State homies include Jeezum Crow, the saga of two agricultural brothers for which he held Burlington auditions in 2000.
Guigui might become the target of a lawsuit if he proceeds with In Search of the Perfect Woman, attributed to Oscar-winning screenwriter David Franzoni.
was the wife of Douglas Woodhouse, whose grandfather started the Merchants Bank. In a five-week trial, she sued her inlaws for destroying the marriage.”
A Queen City jury of 12 men, seven of them farmers, heard testimony that the wealthy Woodhouses didn’t think Dorrit was their son’s social equal.
Guigui, himself, might become the target of a lawsuit, if he proceeds with another project on his wish list — In Search of the Perfect Woman, which the Sunset Pictures website attributes to Oscar-winning screenwriter David Franzoni
When Franzoni was still struggling to get his career off the ground about three decades ago, Steve Powers — an infamous character in the entertainment world — hired the Rutland native to tell his life story. “He had been involved in a number of questionable investment deals that made him wealthy, and these ‘deals’ linked him with some famous and notorious rip-off artists,” Franzoni recalls in an email. “And, he was
The Marquis Theater in Middlebury has changed hands —from one local couple to another. Ed and Liz Flynn, who owned the downtown moviehouse for about three years, recently sold it to Bill and Cecilia Shafer. The cinema has “been there 80 or 90 years. Everyone has some attachment to it. That’s interesting to me,” says Bill, who owned Advance Music in Burlington for 12 years. For the last decade, the family has been running a commercial greenhouse business in New Haven.
Market gardening is a far cry from movie projection, but Bill has “no illusions of grandeur.” What about Grand Illusion? Don’t expect too many foreign or independent titles at the Marquis. Bill says he feels “mandated to preserve a tradition.” In this case, that means commercial films for “regular moviegoers.”
The concessions will be upgraded, though, with more healthy snacks. Creemees will be available inside and out via a sidewalk service window. “We want to take advantage of the storefront,” Bill notes. Main Street it is.
Maybe it’s because writer/performer Tina Fey left to helm her own sitcom. Maybe, despite its capacity to generate viral videos, it’s just been unfunny for too long. For whatever reason, NBC’s warhorse “Saturday Night Live”has slipped in the national Nielsen TV rat-
Also on the back burner is The Vermont, which would chronicle the first successful automobile trip across America, accomplished by Burlington’s Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson in 1903. Guigui says he had already acquired the feature rights before Ken Burns’ 2003 PBS documentary on the pioneering physician.
Arguably, the most surprising desideratum on the Sunset Pictures agenda is Raging Bull II, a prequel covering the formative years of boxer Jake LaMotta not addressed in Martin Scorsese’s 1980 classic. “I’ve spoken to LaMotta,” Guigui reports. “He said that where the rage came from has not yet been told.”
Where Guigui’s persistence, dreams and schemes come from is a mystery perhaps revealed in Between You and Me, the how-tosurvive-Hollywood book he says he’s penning. “I like getting knocked down and getting back up,” acknowledges the indefatigable showman. “It makes you that much stronger.” �
ings — and in northern Vermont, it’s making way for some homegrown comedy. Bruce Grindle, general sales manager at WCAX, reports that the station’s locally produced variety show “Late Night Saturday” got a 2.1 household rating during the crucial November sweeps period, beating SNL’s 1.9. Filmed at Champlain College’s Alumni Auditorium — though unlike SNL, not on Saturday night — LNSfeatures skits, local music and interviews with Vermont notables such as film director Jay Craven (January 20) and Chris Bohjalian, who’ll be talking about his new novel on February 10. �
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Curses, Foiled Again Police in Edmonton, Alberta, reported that a man ordered a convenience-store clerk to open the cash register, then slammed it with a baseball bat before the clerk could open it, jamming the cash drawer shut. While the robber tried to open the register, the clerk escaped and enlisted help from others to block the front door. Since the back door was already locked, the suspect tried to climb out through the roof but crashed through the ceiling. “He seemed to be having some complications along the way,” police official Lisa Lammi said.
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identified one particular model as the main culprit. “Around 300 people have been killed or wounded, and 40 percent of the fatalities were attributed to the Peugeot 405,” traffic police Chief Mohammad Rooyanian told the newspaper Kayhan It and other models from the French carmaker are manufactured under license by Iran’s largest carmaker, Iran Khodro, which Rooyanian said made 70 percent of the 700 cars that caught fire just in Tehran between March and August last year. “Despite the reports,” Iran Khodro’s marketing director, Mehdi Ghasem, pointed out, “the car still ranks as the best-selling car among automobiles
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When Botox Isn’t Enough Eyelash transplants, using “plug-and-sew” techniques pioneered for balding men, are the latest cosmetic surgery for women, according to Dr. Alan Bauman, who predicted the procedure “is going to explode.” It involves removing 30 to 40 hair follicles from the back of the scalp and sewing them, one by one, onto the patient’s eyelids. The cost is around $3000 an eye. “Eyelash transplantation does for the eyes what breast augmentation does for the figure,” declared Bauman, who last fall led what was billed as the world’s first live eyelash surger y workshop in Los Angeles, attended by 40 surgeons from around the world.
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Hundreds of Iranian-made cars unexpectedly caught fire last year, and authorities
which are priced above $10,000.”
Security Stinks Officials at Nebraska’s Lincoln County Jail said that a fight between two inmates started because one inmate took exception to his cellmate’s flatulence. Sheriff Jerome Kramer blamed overcrowding. “You just can’t get a reprieve from one another,” Kramer said. “When you’ve got a guy causing problems passing gas, there’s no way to get away from the smell.”
• An American Airlines flight from Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to Nashville when passengers reported smelling burning matches. After the plane was evacuated, a security sweep turned up safety matches in one seat. Airport official Lynne Lowrance said an unidentified woman passenger assigned to the seat told FBI agents, after “lengthy
questioning,” that she had been striking matches to disguise what the Washington Post described as “evidence of a troubled digestive system.”
• Officials responding to a fire alarm at the Sea Life Centre in Dorset, England, said the cause was a flatulent turtle. The sea turtle broke wind after being fed a Christmas treat of Brussels sprouts, according to marine biologist Sarah Leaney, who said the “few large bubbles” it created were strong enough to set off an emergency sensor inside its tank.
Not-So-Funny Money Police arrested Leah R. Jarolimek, 21, after a clerk at a gas station in Sheboygan, Wis., reported that she tried to pay for chips and cigarettes with a $20 bill that was blank on one side.
• U.S. District Judge James Robertson decided that the Treasury Department discriminates against blind people by printing all paper bills the same size. Ruling on a suit by the American Council of the Blind accusing the department of violating the Rehabilitation Act, which aims to maximize disabled people’s “inclusion and integration into society,” Robertson wrote that a blind person who cannot accurately identify paper money without assistance lacks “meaningful access to currency.” The Justice Department immediately appealed the ruling, pointing out that blind people have the option of using credit cards instead of currency.
• Kazakhstan s National Bank printed new banknotes that misspelled the word “bank.” It decided to issue them anyway, despite objections by some politicians. A letter from members of parliament to
President Nursultan Nazarbayev declared that the mistake, using a different form of the letter k, “is not just a spelling problem — it has political undertones.”
Church Basement Follies Floyd Kinney Jr., 49, pleaded guilty in Northampton County, Pa., to molesting two girls but explained that he did it because his wife spent too much time away from home playing bingo. “She would be going to bingo three, four times a week,” Kinney told Judge F.P. Kimberly McFadden. “I told her to stop going to bingo, and she said, ‘If they had bingo every day, I’d go every day.’” McFadden accepted the plea but not the explanation, telling Kinney, “Some people, when their wives are not home, decide to do other things, like clean their living rooms.”
• Leticia Villareal Garcia, 61, was convicted of drug running after police found 214 pounds of marijuana hidden in her car trunk when they stopped her o utside Bisbee, Ariz. Prosecutor Doyle Johnstun blamed her bingo habit for driving her need for cash to supplement her $275 monthly welfare check.
“People who play bingo almost every night of the week end up losing in the long run,” Johnstun told jurors.
Blind Faith A British ambulance crew transferring a patient between hospitals 20 minutes apart wound up taking eight hours after their vehicle’s satellite navigation system sent them 215 miles north of their destination before they realized their error and turned back. An official of the London Ambulance Service blamed a faulty navigation database but noted that the crew “was relatively new to the job.”
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Dear Cecil,
I recently moved to southern California from the Chicago area. I know about the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl nuclear accidents, but now I’m also hearing rumors of a reactor meltdown in China Flats, in the hills between Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, northwest of Los Angeles. What gives?
Steve Johnson, Thousand Oaks, California
You heard right, cowboy. There was a meltdown at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in 1959, one of several accidents at that site over its checkered history. Though nobody died, at least right away, as many as 1800 cases of cancer may have resulted from the ’59 incident alone. Fact is, we know of at least a half-dozen nuclear meltdowns over the years, though none recently. I don’t say this to scare you off nukes — given the inexorable depletion of other energy sources, I might as well beef about the perils of the sun — but rather to make the point that, with nuclear power as with any emerging technology involving vast forces, you have these little oopsies in which things melt, stuff explodes, and sometimes people get hurt.
What’s a meltdown? Most nuclear reactors generate steam power using heat from clusters of radioactive fuel rods housed in the reactor core. If the rods get too hot you can have a partial meltdown, damaging the reactor and releasing radiation; if things really go off the rails you can have a full-scale meltdown, where the core melts and breaches the containment vessel, typically causing fires, steam explosions and a massive release of radiation.
In the worst case, the molten reactor mass burns through the bottom of the containment structure and sinks into the earth, melting the rocks underneath — a scenario vividly if hyperbolically conveyed by the term “China syndrome,” which envisions the stuff uncontrollably tunneling through to the other side of the planet. Not to worry: The core would likely only reach the water table, at which point a steam explosion could blast radioactive material all over the place.
The first known partial meltdown occurred on December 12, 1952, at the NRX research reactor in Chalk River, Ontario. The result of mechanical failure and operator error, it was a relatively low-impact event, notable in part for the involvement of U.S. Navy lieutenant Jimmy Carter in the cleanup. The U.S. has had four similar accidents: a minor 1955 fuel rod meltdown at an experimental breeder reactor in Idaho; the aforementioned incident at Santa Susana, where a third of the reactor’s fuel melted due to blocked cooling channels; and a 1966 meltdown stemming from a blocked coolant nozzle at the experimental Enrico Fermi breeder reactor near Detroit. (“China syndrome” first appeared in print soon after this incident.)
The fourth and most famous U.S. nuclear accident occurred in March 1979 with the partial meltdown of Unit 2 at the Three Mile Island plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (Oddly, the fictional meltdown movie, The China Syndrome, had come out just 12 days earlier.) As with prior partial meltdowns, a combination of
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mechanical problems and human error was blamed — in one case, a warning light had been obscured by a yellow maintenance tag. About half the uranium fuel melted, permanently disabling the reactor. Plenty of radiation was released, but no workers were killed or injured, nor have any subsequent deaths been conclusively linked to the disaster.
The mother of nuclear mishaps, of course, was at the Chernobyl power plant in what was then the Soviet Union in April 1986, where a jaw-dropping cavalcade of screw-ups led to a massive explosion and meltdown of Reactor 4. Although many pin ultimate blame for the accident on lousy plant design, the immediate cause was a test of the reactor’s safety systems that went horribly wrong, in part because so many of said systems were disabled for the test. A steam explosion in the overheated reactor blew off the containment lid and flung chunks of fuel into the surrounding area, after which a graphitefueled fire sent a plume of radioactive debris across much of Europe. Thirty-one people died, and the longterm health effects are warmly debated.
A 2005 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency estimates a potential 4 percent increase in eventual cancer deaths (4000 cases) among the 600,000 people most heavily exposed. Increased thyroid cancer has been found among those who were children at the time, but despite initial fears, there’s no clear evidence of a spike in leukemia or birth defects.
New reactor designs supposedly are much safer, with triple-redundant cooling systems and greater reliance on passive safety features such as gravity feeds to circulate coolant rather than failure-prone pumps. Still, it’d be foolish to think no one else will ever die in a nuclear accident, and one can offer only the brittle consolation that in China, extraction of coal — the principal competing energy source capable of being ramped up significantly — kills 5000 or more miners a year.
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Green. Not Greenhouse.
Did you know that the nuclear energy produced by Vermont Yankee supplies more than a third of the state’s electric power needs and, unlike coal or oil-fired plants, does so with zero greenhouse gas emissions? That’s not just good news, that’s GREEN news.
And Vermont Yankee is helping keep the Green Mountain state Green in another critical way: by saving money – lots of it.
In fact, since the purchase of the plant in 2002, our Vermont customers have saved $157 million under the plant’s Power Purchase Agreement and stand to save an estimated quarter of a billion dollars over the life of the ten-year agreement.
Clean air and lower electric bills are two very good reasons why Vermont Yankee is good for Vermont.
But there’s even more.
Vermont Yankee provides jobs for 620 dedicated employees, contributes $4.8 million in annual state tax revenue – $1.9 million of which supports vitally needed education programs – and $1.4 million to local governments.
And through 2012, Vermont Yankee has signed an agreement with the state of Vermont committing approximately $25 million to a “Green Energy Fund” to support the development of renewable energy sources and energy conservation in order to combat global warming.
So now you know. Safe, clean, reliable and economically sound nuclear energy is Green power for the Green Mountain state. Let’s keep it that way
Vermont Green.
Driving Lesson
m approaching I-89 in Waterbury, grateful to finally be leaving Route 100 during Vermont’s first real snowstorm of the winter. I’m almost halfway home and the weather is getting worse. It is beautiful, mind you. I imagine I’m following a flatbed tractor trailer loaded with used feather pillows, the tops of which were sheared off when the driver ignored a “low clearance” underpass warning. The wet, heavy flakes come at me through the headlight’s aura, a cannonade of white down.
The headlights on my ’96 Ford F150 pickup are coated with road scum, which creates a translucent windshield “rash” and distorts much of the road’s visibility. The cracked rubber wipers have picked up so much ice that they only clear a small arc near the bottom. I crouch down and peer over the steering wheel to see the taillights ahead. After a couple of desperate pumps, the windshield washer emits a random drizzle that helps somewhat.
I am listening to a debate on the radio about whether the war in Iraq has, in fact, become a “civil war.” The daily body count of Iraqi citizens in Baghdad has been averaging well over a hundred a day for the past few months, and the “civil order” that the “coalition of the willing” has managed to impose pales in comparison to the internecine slaughter we have unleashed between Shia and Sunnis. Is this a civil war yet?
I turn onto the Interstate ramp and ease into a line of slow-moving traffic in the right lane. Drivers are letting people in — a courteous artifact that has somehow survived the onslaught of “me first” behavior. I am grateful.
The line of lights looks like an endless artery of steel corpuscles streaming to their destinations. I am one of them, moving relentlessly at 35 miles per hour easy, though the passing lane on the left occasionally tempts me. It is filled with wet, heavy mush and laced with a few tire tracks.
I’m pleased with myself that I had my snow tires mounted the week before, and am riding on 2-season-old studded Cooper Weathermasters I forgot, however, to add the requisite sandbags in the back, and without them I sometimes fishtail. I am transfixed by the red taillights 40 feet ahead, and the swirls of snow coming off the cars’ ski racks like mini cyclones.
I turn my attention again to the radio, and the news that our president is miffed the British press corps did not rise when he and Prime Minister Blair entered a press briefing, and furthermore that the journalists persisted in asking “follow-up” questions. Surely they must have known that George W. Bush does not “allow” them. I wonder if I would stand up for the president. I was taught to be courteous, but also to maintain a healthy skepticism for royalist pretension. An Australian journalist once commented that in his country, not only would they not stand up, they wouldn’t even dress up for their prime minister. I have always admired Australians for their healthy response to self-infatuation.
I see lights in the left lane approaching. Someone is passing. It’s a Jeep Cherokee, with a full complement of skis on the roof and a bevy of seemingly insouciant young people inside. They’re gone in a flash. An old pickup with a contractor’s rack and ladders also roars
The human mind has a way of quickly forgetting danger, whether the threat is icy roads or a military offensive.
by, and then a Saturn. Then the passing lane is dark again.
A UVM policeman pulled me over once when I was a student and told me I was “a moving snow bank.” I was late to my job that evening and in a desperate hurry. It had snowed well over a foot. I’d cleared a porthole in my windshield through which to see the road, and pulled out into the line of traffic on Pearl Street without removing the rest of the snow from my Bug. I was not formally charged, but the officer stood over me and made me remove enough snow to ensure visibility through all the windows and so that other drivers could see the outlines of my vehicle. He chatted me up amiably while I brushed the snow off with my bare hands, then wished me well and drove off
Back on the highway, another car shoots by and I weigh the risks of following, but decide against it. I’m old enough to know better; and besides, the news is
holding my attention. Several critics of the president’s stay-the-course Iraq policy whom he has accused of “helping our enemies” — are for some reason defending themselves on the radio.
Further down the road, I see in the median what look like spotlights piercing the night sky. As I approach, I see the tire marks in the left lane widening, weaving and then leaving the lane altogether. Passengers are emerging from a car that lies on its side pointing slightly upwards. No one seems hurt, so I wave and chug on by
On my right I pass something resembling an oil refinery, but it turns out to be a raised ranch with a manic array of Christmas lights still blazing from every architectural element, bush and shrub. Global warming in Bolton Flats.
Another set of lights askew in the median. By the time I reach the Richmond exit, I’ve counted seven cars that have run off the road. The median
strip is not routinely plowed and some of the beautiful rock outcroppings were removed more than a decade ago — presumably to make travel there less dangerous.
The human mind has a way of quickly forgetting danger, whether the threat is icy roads or a military offensive. Caution gets left behind at the scene of the accident. Each year, the first-big-snow lesson has to be relearned. Global warming aside, we can be sure that winter in Vermont will bring frozen precipitation. And that snow is slipper y when it is new and relatively warm. Even our four-wheeldrive vehicles are useless on ice — though they may be helpful for towing a student from New Jersey out of the median strip
On the radio, the president is reacting angrily to questions that compare the quagmire in Iraq with Vietnam. I stay in the right lane as my own exit nears.
“Cat” Amounts
Vermont’s new health plan: good for the uninsured, expensive for some businesses
omprehensive health care for all Vermonters has long been the Holy Grail of reform-minded policy-makers and at or near the top of the public’s list of most-desired government programs. Most Americans who went to the polls last November said they did so to express their dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq. But when pollsters probed voters about what else should be a high priority for their elected officials, their over whelming response was a call for fixing the nation’s costly, out-of-control healthcare system.
The 2006 Health Care Affordability Act, which was signed into law in June, is no silver bullet for the problem. But it’s being hailed by some as an important first step toward achieving the goal of high-quality, affordable health insurance for all Vermonters. Among other things, the law created Catamount Health, a private-sector insurance package that will be offered to the estimated 10 percent of Vermonters who don’t have health insurance and don’t qualify for other plans, such as Medicaid, Vermont Health Access Plan or Dr. Dynasaur.
When Catamount opens its enrollment on October 1, it will help tens of thousands of low-to-moderateincome Vermonters — that is, those earning less than $30,000 per year, or $60,000 per year for a family of four. The state-managed program will cover the cost of their primary care,
such as routine doctor visits, immunizations and annual check-ups; chronic care for such conditions as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, mental illness and substance abuse; and hospital stays.
Though the official rollout of Catamount Health is more than nine months away, many Vermont businesses will feel its financial pinch much sooner. Starting April 1, every employer in the state must start tracking which of its employees have health coverage and which do not. About one-third of the cost of Catamount Health will be paid by employers that don’t contribute toward their employees’ health costs. Those businesses will pay an “employer assessment ” based on the number of employees they have who aren’t covered. As a result, businesses from mom-and-pop grocer y stores to the state’s largest hotels, manufacturers and ski resorts are now scrambling to figure out what this new legislation will cost them.
In a nutshell, here’s how the state will determine what they owe. If a business subsidizes a health-insurance plan for all its employees, that business will owe the state nothing. If a business does not provide health insurance to any of its employees, that business will pay $91.25 per quarter or $365 per year — for each uninsured employee, even if those employees have health insurance through
other sources. In the first two years of the program, the first eight employees of each business will be exempt from this assessment, but that number will decline in future years.
Vermont businesses that provide health insurance to some of their employees but not others — such as low-level, part-time and/or seasonal workers — will pay an assessment on their full-time workers (or their parttime equivalents) who aren’t offered health insurance. If an employee is offered health insurance but declines it because he or she has coverage from another source — say, a spouse’s insurance policy — that employee is not counted toward the employer assessment. But if an employee declines coverage and has no other health insurance, that employee is counted toward the assessment, regardless of whether he or she ever enrolls in, or even qualifies for, Catamount Health.
Duane Marsh is president of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. He says he’s fielded “dozens and dozens of calls,” mostly from small-business owners who are concerned about what they’ll owe. It’s worth noting that about 80 percent of Vermont’s working uninsured are employed by businesses with fewer than 25 employees.
“What we’re finding is that a lot of companies, because of the exemption, will not have any exposure,” Marsh
says. “However, there are a lot of larger companies that will have significant exposure,” he adds, particularly those with many young and part-time employees.
“Clearly, some businesses are going to be hit much harder than others,” explains Jeanne Keller, a health-care policy expert with the Burlingtonbased consulting firm Keller & Fuller, Inc. “I think it’s going to be tied to the average age of your employees. If the average age is under 30, chances are, you’re going to have a lot of uninsured people.”
Keller refers to those workers as “the young invincibles” — that is, the twenty- or thirtysomething employees who are, by and large, healthy and don’t think health insurance is important enough to give up part of their paycheck for According to Keller, about half the uninsured people in Vermont are under the age of 32. And, because Vermont did not mandate that everyone carry some type of health insurance — as other states, such as Massachusetts, have done — Keller suspects that Catamount Health will enroll the oldest and sickest Vermonters first. Such a practice runs contrary to the standard insurer’s concept of pooling high- and low-risk members.
A major concern for many employers is the still-unanswered question of seasonal workers. As it is currently written, the Health Care Affordability Act requires them to be
counted toward the employer assessments. For Vermont businesses that rely heavily on seasonal employment — such as ski resorts, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and other tourism-related industries what the legislature decides in the next month or two could be the difference between a “make” or a “break” year.
“I’ll tell you, if they get us on those seasonal employees, it’s really going to hurt,” says Mike Shea, owner of the 400passenger Spirit of Ethan Allen III, the largest cruise ship operating on Lake Champlain. Each summer, he employs about 45 to 50 foreign workers and 15 to 20 college-age students. All of them are temporary employees, and none qualify for the company-sponsored health plan. Shea points out that most of the college kids he employs are already covered through their parents’ insurance policies; his foreign workers typically are required to get health insurance through their international employment agencies.
“ We made a conscious business decision not to raise our prices this year because we felt the American consumer needed a break,” Shea adds. “But if all of a sudden I’m paying a tax on 75 seasonal employees, well, you do the numbers.”
Vermont’s ski resorts and the ancillary businesses that rely on them will face a s imilar dilemma. Parker Riehle is presi-
workers in the ski industry already have health coverage through other sources — for instance, ski patrol personnel may w ork full-time jobs elsewhere during the week. Some of the younger seasonal workers, he notes, decline health coverage when it’s offered because they’d rather pocket the cash.
Shea at the Spirit of Ethan Allen raises yet another concern. He points out that the new law could become a disincentive for hiring people who don’t have insurance, since Catamount Health essentially creates a $365 annual tax for employers per uninsured worker.
Susan Besio is director of health-care reform implementation for the Vermont Agency of Administration. While she admits that Shea’s scenario is a possibilit y, Besio thinks it’s more likely that many businesses will see the ne w law as an opportunity to help their uninsured and part-time employees gain access to a reasonably priced, good-quality healthc are plan.
This week, a health-care working group presented the legislature with three options for dealing with the question of seasonal workers. One is to leave the law unchanged; another is to exempt all seasonal workers from the employer assessment; a third is to exclude only those seasonal workers whom the state deems
Businesses from mom-and-pop grocery stores to the state’s largest hotels, manufacturers and ski resorts are now scrambling to figure out what this new legislation will cost them.
dent of the Vermont Ski Areas Association. According to his calculations, the state’s ski industr y employs about 10,000 Vermonters per year, 75 to 80 percent of whom are brought on during the peak winter months. Based on a survey of his members, Riehle says the new legislation could cost the ski industry as much as $750,000 per year. “In a year like this,” he says, “where many ski areas are lucky to hang on to their employees when they can, that’s a real hardship for the industry.”
Riehle asser ts that many seasonal
“short-term” employees and who already have health coverage. Of these options, Besio says the working group has recommended the third. In the coming month, the legislature will hear testimony and make its determination.
Although the Vermont Chamber of Commerce was opposed to the Catamount Health plan, Marsh says his organization is helping its members adapt to this new economic reality. “It’s passed and is now the law of the land of the state of Vermont,” he says. “Now our whole objective is to make it work.” �
For information about donating blood, visit www.newengland blood.org or, in the Burlington area, call 658-6400.
Let It Bleed
A former donor rolls up her sleeve once again
have a six-gallon pin, the six gallons meaning blood. That’s how much I donated over some 20 years. I started giving when I was a graduate student at the University of Vermont — my building was right next door to the American Red Cross, a constant reminder. It made me feel good and virtuous, even vaguely patriotic, to endure the prick of a needle, to watch my blood stream into a little plastic bag. At the time I had no money to be philanthropic, no time to volunteer for a charity. But I could do this. I could give some of my healthy AB-positive blood every eight weeks and know that somebody, somewhere, needed it.
After I left school, there were stretches of time when I didn’t donate, distracted by life and work. There were occasions when I tried and couldn’t: My blood pressure was too low, my iron insufficient, or I’d gotten a tattoo. But my donor consciousness persisted, like a gentle nag to clean the house or remember friends’ birthdays. Even during a nine-month sojourn in Paris, I bared my veins at a mobile unit of la Croix-Rouge where, by the way, they took far less blood than their American counterparts and gave an impressive lunch after ward, including a small glass of red wine! (That practice isn’t advisable stateside, where you give up a whole pint; I speak from experience.)
I couldn’t have known at the time that this would halt my bloodletting habit indefinitely. No, not the wine. Living in France. September 2001 is infamous worldwide for 9/11. But certain blood donors also know it as the month when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — which oversees the Red Cross — initiated a so-called “travel deferral” due to a different kind of terror: mad cow disease, a.k.a. bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The “brain-wasting” disease, first detected in the U.K. in 1986, resulted in the slaughter of tens of thousands of cattle throughout the ’90s. More to the point,
cases of the human BSE variant, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, cropped up as well, caused by consuming affected beef products.
The panic that ensued was worthy of the bubonic plague. Still, the incidence of vCJD was minuscule — only one case in the United States, and this linked to a single cow imported from Canada. Despite the exceedingly small chance of getting the disease, the American Red Cross issued a ban on blood donations from anyone who had spent three cumulative months or more in Europe between 1980 and 1996.
Personally, I was outraged. I was a
five cumulative years — though it remains three months for the U.K. I’d lived in Paris less than a year. My name had “been removed from the confidential list of ineligible donors,” the letter said, and I could give again — assuming, of course, that I could meet all the other criteria.
After the holidays, I phoned the Red Cross Blood Services, still in the same building on North Prospect Street, and made an appointment. I talked with spokeswoman Carol Dembeck, who confirmed that the small number of cases of vCJD — about 150 in Europe over more than a decade — “didn’t seem
od, since 1977; if you’re pregnant. (There are more, too — see www.newenglandblood.org for a complete list of eligibility requirements.) The Red Cross’ vigilance about HIV/AIDS alone is reflected in a remarkable variety of pre-donation questions beginning “Have you ever had sexual relations with . . .”
The sheer length of the questionnaire was one change I observed last week, when I went to the Red Cross for my first donation in six years. The current version refers to a couple of diseases I’ve never heard of — even countries I’d be hardpressed to find on a map. Other changes:
It made me feel good and virtuous, even vaguely patriotic, to watch my blood stream into a little plastic bag.
vegetarian! No beef had passed my lips in years! No matter Though only seven cases of vCJD have been found in France, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the fact remains that the French are known to eat such delicacies as “amourette,” which contains high-risk brain and spinal cord, and “andouillette,” made from cow intestines. I did eat beaucoup croissants, though. Could something have slipped into the butter?
Fast-forward to December 2006: The “indefinite hold on my blood donation is over. Just before Christmas, I received a letter from the American Red Cross informing me that it had “changed its blood donation deferral requirements with regard to potential travel exposure to variant CJD.” The period a donor could have spent in continental Europe was now extended to
to pose as big a risk” as the FDA had originally thought. Dembeck explained, “You have to walk a fine line between the risk of passing something along and having an adequate supply of blood,” given the American Red Cross’ constant need — often urgent, according to signs along the street outside. “The travel deferment has been the hardest, because so many people travel,” she said. Dembeck also noted that deferral criteria “change all the time.” For example, there used to be an upper age limit for donating; these days you can give well into your dotage, as long as you’re healthy. Once you couldn’t give if you’d had any kind of cancer; now, five years of remission and you’re good to go. Several deferrals will surely remain permanent, however: if you’ve had sex with anyone who might have been exposed to hepatitis or HIV/AIDS; if (men) you’ve had sex with another man, peri-
Some of the furniture in the center has been rearranged, and I didn’t remember a television in the waiting area. Also, while I was away, computer technology came to the donation process. After painlessly slipping the needle into my arm, nurse Angela Holtz explained the function of the “Palm Computing Platform” — a gizmo that fed information about me to the “collection unit.”
Some things still matched the mingled memories of my earlier donor years. The antiseptic smell of alcohol swabs in the air. My teensy anxiety about the finger prick for the iron test. (Oddly, I’ve never been nervous about the needle.) The efficient nurses; the friendly volunteers pushing juice and snacks. And, yes, I felt good and virtuous and vaguely patriotic as I left the building. And relieved that my brain is almost certainly not turning to mush. Seven gallons, here I come.
Where Does It Hurt?
A Burlington clinic takes a mind-body approach to managing pain
ermont psychiatrist Magdalena Naylor says it was an “aha!” experience 10 years ago that put her on a pioneering path of pain management. Her epiphany arrived via a 1997 New York Times story on research indicating that patients who suffered from depression were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. For Naylor, 56, the study offered crowning proof that “the mind and body are one, and that we can use the mind to treat the physical symptoms of the body.”
This research was particularly intriguing to Naylor, who is originally from Poland, because she holds a doctorate in cardiovascular physiology from Warsaw Medical Academy. She came to the United States in 1981 to continue her studies, arriving three months before the communist authorities declared martial law. Naylor decided to stay in the U.S. and pursue a psychiatry degree at Duke University. There she met her mate, Thomas Naylor, an economics professor who, post-retirement, would become a leader of the Vermont secessionist movement.
The couple and their young son Alexander moved to Charlotte in 1993 because, as Magdalena Naylor explains in her melodious Polish accent, “I wanted to live a normal life and be a mother.” She also got a teaching job at the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine. And it was there, inspired by the Times stor y, that she founded the MindBody Medicine Clinic.
A spr y woman with frosty blond hair, Naylor explains the clinic’s mission during an interview in her sixth-floor office at University Health Center. Among the perks of her post is a stunning view of Lake Champlain and downtown Burlington.
Through its cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions, Naylor says, the clinic has helped scores of patients cope effectively with chronic pain and thereby improve their relationships, job performance and self-image.
Naylor’s methods have been shown to ease acute suffering that has persisted for 20 years or longer. Still, she says she tells the tormented, “I’m not a magician who will take your pain away.” She does promise, though, that by following her clinic’s regimen, individuals beset with migraines, back aches and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis can learn how to make chronic pain a less dominant feature of their daily lives.
Naylor’s “interdisciplinary treatment” involves meditation techniques, strengthening exercises, nutrition counseling and instruction in communication skills. Some physicians are skeptical about this nontraditional approach, she acknowledges. But more of them are coming to recognize the limitations of surgery and medication, and to affirm the benefits of tapping the mind’s ability to alleviate the body’s distress. “We get lots of referrals from the hospital,” Naylor says, referring to Fletcher Allen Health Care. “We don’t have to advertise.”
Among the clinic’s supporters is the National Institutes of Health, a federal entity not noted for underwriting dubious medical practices. In addition to providing a 5-year operating grant, the NIH is reviewing Naylor’s funding request for research that would use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine whether her pain-relief procedures effect
changes in patients’ brain chemistry. Naylor says her own MRI research has already revealed that the brains of those suffering from chronic pain react differently to fear than do pain-free individuals. Such studies may deepen understanding of the mind’s mysterious workings. Researchers have been examining the relationship between thinking and suffering for at least the past 60 years. Early inklings emerged in the years after World War II, when Harvard anesthesiologist Dr. Henry Beecher observed that soldiers wounded in the battle of Anzio in Italy experienced far less pain than did civilians in Boston who had undergone surgery. He suggested that the GIs’ joy in surviving and their anticipation of returning home accounted for the difference. These findings led Beecher to conclude that pain is “complex, subjective and different for each individual.”
Naylor likewise tailors her therapy to specific ailments. The first step in her 12-week program is a two-hour evaluation of the prospective patient’s problems. Her work has convinced her that 17th-century French philosopher René Descartes was wrong when he theorized
influentially that the mind and body are two separate mechanisms. “ Western medicine was equally wrong,” Naylor adds, “in discounting the significance of patients mental states for their physical condition.”
Some Vermonters who may not know much about Descartes’ dualism do know that the MindBody Medicine Clinic has had a huge positive impact on their lives. Chronic pain can have severe social consequences, Naylor notes. Kathryn Gross, director of a childcare center in Essex Junction, agrees. Gross recalls that damage done to her sciatic ner ve by a misdirected injection in 1987 caused her such agony that she nearly lost her home and job When she took part in the clinic’s 90-minute group-therapy sessions, Gross found “a door had opened.” While the burning sensation in her legs persists, the pain-management methodology Naylor taught her “has become a way of life for me,” Gross says. “It saved my house and brought my business back around.”
Adjustments to a patient’s previously prescribed medications can be part of Naylor’s pain-relief repertoire. In some
cases, however, her therapy helps put an end to drug dependency Gross, for example, was motivated to try to do without “the very large doses of narcotics doctors had administered for years to numb her, she says. “I went 10 days and nights without sleeping,” Gross recalls of her cold-turkey experience. “I walked into walls.” And she managed to stop taking pain medication entirely. Gross was also able to cut her weight in half — returning it to the pre-injury level. Extreme weight gain is a common symptom among those suffering chronic pain, Naylor points out.
Towanda Geary, a former nurse at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, has also benefited from Naylor’s instruction on harnessing the power of the mind. Geary now only occasionally uses muscle relaxants to soothe spasms in her neck, shoulders and arms. Relaxation techniques learned at the clinic “have enabled me to change my thoughts and reduce the pain,” she says. Geary was injured three and a half years ago when a 550-pound patient at the Medical Center pulled on her arm as she and five other nurses tried to lift the
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woman out of bed. “Very intense pain” forced Geary to abandon her nursing career; now she’s about to enroll in a clinical psychology course at the Community College of Vermont.
Affirming Naylor’s view that physical suffering can cause great emotional and psychological distress, Geary observes, “People in pain have a tendency to recoil. They don’t socialize as much.” Pain harmed her family life as well, she adds, noting that it was hard to play with her 5-year-old son.
In addition to positive lessons, the clinic’s 10-member therapy group offered negative examples Geary found valuable. “It’s fascinating to see how different people react to pain,” she says. “You can see in the groups how you don’t want to be.”
Not all patients referred to Naylor a pproach the breakthroughs achieved by patients such as Geary and Gross. “ Everybody is able to benefit” from the clinic’s program, Naylor says, “but some people aren’t ready. They’re too angry or frustrated. They may say, ‘I don’t know why I’m here, because the pain is not in m y head.’ Of course it’s not.”
Some patients also need help overcoming what Naylor terms “maladaptive skills” they
Western medicine was wrong in discounting the significance of patients’ mental states for their physical condition.
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developed to counteract their pain. They may engage in “catastrophizing,” she says, by insisting to themselves they’ll never be the way they were before. And that is so, the doctor concedes, adding that patients with chronic pain must learn to grieve for what they’ve lost.
Naylor gains legitimacy in the eyes of many patients when she tells them she herself suffers from chronic lower-back pain as a result of a car accident four years ago. She says she applies her own pain-reduction techniques but still has to sleep with a heating pad on the sore spot.
Even as she proselytizes for the power of mind over matter, Naylor concedes there are circumstances where her approach isn’t appropriate. The clinic usually doesn’t treat cancer patients, for example. The pain of that disease often cannot be mitigated by her therapies, Naylor acknowledges.
Naylor says she doesn’t “want to sound like Dr. Bernie Siegel,” the best-selling author of Love, Medicine and Miracles His “positive attitude approach” to fighting cancer “made patients feel guilty when they did not improve,” she explains. “There is no proof that simply changing the attitude changes the disease.”
Naylor’s current focus is preventing relapses. She’s found that gains made in group therapy typically begin to wane six to eight months after the sessions conclude. So she has devised a “therapeutic interactive voice response” system whereby patients receive recorded advice on honing their coping skills.
Geary says she still uses a “key word” that Naylor taught her to repeat to herself when her pain threatens to become unmanageable. “I can lessen it just by telling myself, ‘Relax,’” she says. “It’s such a simple thing, but it really does work.” �
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FST OR Y SARAH
TU FF Winter Challenge, February 10, 8 a.m., Newport. Race begins at Gardner’s Park. $50 per rider for 10-miler; $100 per rider for 30-miler. Info, www.jay challenge.com/ winter/index.htm.
Ice Cycle
A new race sends bikers on slippery business
ive years ago, Dan Des Rosiers created the Jay Challenge, a three-day July race that makes other triathlons look like games of tiddlywinks. Unlike the standard 26.2-mile course on paved roads and paths, where winners are done in two hours and change, this marathon is a 30.5-mile, off-road mountain assault with river crossings and top finishing times of about five hours. The race is sandwiched between a 26-mile paddle of Lake Memphremagog and a 65-mile mountain biking race with 10,000 feet of climbing. “ Think Ironman is too easy?” writes racer John Yip on Runningfree.com. “Jay Challenge is a great alternative . . . Dan continues to make people cry.”
But the warm tears of summer apparently weren’t enough for Des Rosiers, a 46-year-old investment advisor and former adventure racer who splits his time between Montréal and Troy, Vermont. This February 10 in Newport, he will debut the Winter Challenge, during which tears may be frozen to participants’ cheeks as they mountain bike courses of 10 and 30 miles — on snow and ice. It’s the first winter mountain biking race on the East Coast.
Yep, just when most people go out of their way to avoid biking in slipper y conditions, D es Rosiers — and, as it turns out, a slew of other riders — are seeking out slick sur-
faces. “I like winter riding more than spring and summer riding,” says Ly dia Bar ter, 56, of Br ookfield, Massachusetts, who recently signed up for the Winter Challenge. “It’s clean, quiet, exhilarating and refreshing.”
Bikers have been riding on ice in the world’s cold spots for years, but formal racing developed in the late 1990s, largely around Winnipeg, Manitoba, where there’s lots of the white stuff. When Des Rosiers got wind of those winter events, he decided to found an ice-biking race to coincide with the Newport Winter Carnival.
“When I set a race or a course, I feel that I am like an artist creating something unique,” he says. “Since winter riding doesn’t exist here, I thought it would be a great idea to see how many more people share this passion. The only way to find out is by creating an event.”
Des Rosiers compares the inception of the winter mountain bike races to that of the original Jay Challenge in 2002. He started that event shortly after he retired at age 40 from adventure racing — a sport that was a natural fit.
“I’m a triple type-A personality,” says Des Rosiers, who remembers rising at 3 a.m. to ride his bike 100 miles before going to school in Montréal. He was 15. “Ritalin didn’t
exist 40 years ago — my father bought me a canoe when I was 10, and I had to paddle three hours to get to my friend’s house, and then three hours to get back home at night,” he recalls.
Six months after hanging up his compass, Des Rosiers says, he realized he couldn’t stay away from the adventure-racing world. Hoping to attract more visitors to the Lake
Challenge, which he is looking to expand to Colorado, Georgia and Utah as a series.
For next month’s Winter Challenge, Des Rosiers expects 35 to 40 participants from Canada, Florida, Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. It’s designed to be more fun, he says, than the “brutal” summer event.
“Winter riding can be very slipper y,” concedes Des Rosiers. “If you
Memphremagog area during the summer months, he and his wife extended the typical 24-hour adventure race into the three-day Jay event. It quickly became legendary among adventure racers for its messy conditions. “Ever y kid likes to play in the mud and water,” says Des Rosiers of the Jay
ride on ice, you can buy studded tires in order to avoid falling, especially when you brake or are in a tight turn. On the snow, the major difficulty is coming from the fact that most of the time the snow is soft, and you sink. The solution is to ride with a wider tire with a wider rim.”
Des Rosiers uses a bike with a 4-inchwide tire, which he rides on snowshoe and snowmobile trails around his home in Troy. To that end, he’s joined the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST). “I am the only official bike member of VAST,” says Des Rosiers. “Most people spend money on a ski pass during the winter. I buy my access pass to snowmobile trails for riding.”
The high price of lift tickets was one reason racer Lydia Barter began winter riding. “I like sliding down a snowy hill and riding cross country on beautiful, snowcovered trails,” she says. “I like to think I’m fighting Mother Nature back by getting out there and riding no matter what she throws my way.”
Barter reduces the pressure in her mountain bike tires to make them softer and avoid skidding out; she also uses tires with an open tread, and switches to studded tires when there’s consistent ice. “Every year, it becomes a wait-and-see as to what the conditions are before heading out,” she says. “Soft, slushy snow is the worst — we call it mashed-potato conditions — and soft ice isn’t fun, either.”
I like to think I’m fighting Mother Nature back by getting out there and riding no matter what she throws my way.
LYDIA BARTER, WINTER MOUNTAIN BIKER
While winter has shown a few signs of returning to northern Vermont this year, Des Rosiers says he has an alternative course for the Winter Challenge, on dirt roads and trails, in case there’s not enough snow and ice on February 10. When temperatures drop below freezing, he notes, the biggest dangers of the sport are frostbite and dehydration — all cotton clothing is forbidden as one of the race rules.
“Dressing and preparing to ride takes extra-special attention to all of the details,” advises Barter, who says good riddance to the bugs that vex her summertime rides. She stays on her bike through the fall to acclimate gradually to the weather changes and the physical demands of winter riding.
Des Rosiers adds that there are no special tricks to training for the sport. “Most of the winter riding is fairly slow because of your clothing and the snow conditions; the best way to get an idea is to get on a bike and just go do it,” he says. “If your neighbor looks at you funny, it’s because it is funny.” �
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art review
Past Perfect
CEXHIBIT
Catherine Hall:
“Pasts and Presents,” paintings, encaustics and sculptural pieces. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Through January 27.
ARTWORK
“Pompeii Wall Painting, 5th Style” by Catherine Hall
PH OTO Marc Awodey
BY MARC AWODEY
atherine Hall is a scholar as well as an artist. In addition to being chair of the Humanities Department at Trinity College before that institution closed, Hall has taught more than 20 different studio and art history courses at eight other New England colleges over the last 30 years. Given her impressive academic credentials, it’s no surprise that Hall’s current solo show at Burlington’s Firehouse Gallery, entitled “Pasts and Presents,” is steeped in three millennia of art history.
An installation called “Recent Finds at the Sanctuary at Hera” fills the back gallery of the Firehouse and sets a somber tone for the exhibition. Its focal point is a faux archaeological dig filled with votive offerings — charred and melted dolls — in a bed of soil and gravel gridded into 9-by-9meter squares on the gallery floor. Burnt and disfigured stuffed animals and doll faces line the black-painted walls. At the real excavation site of the sanctuar y ruin, on the island of Samos in Greece, similar votive doll offerings to the goddess Hera were discovered. Two life-sized dog busts painted black, a collie and a German shepherd, serve as spiritual guardians beside Hall’s surreal version of the dig. Her familiarity with the temple comes in part from travels to Samos she’s undertaken with students over the past several years.
Another large-scale installation, entitled “Narcissus,” also delves into the realm of mythology. Hall’s visual retelling of the tale of obsessive selflove from Ovid’s Metamorphoses is sited in the center of the main galler y. Complete with a reflecting pool and narcissus flowers, it’s a truncated version of a piece Hall premiered at the Firehouse in the late 1990s.
“Pompeii Wall Painting, 5th Style” is a floor-to-ceiling, 6-footwide fresco recreation of wall paintings from the Villa of the Mysteries, which was discovered in the ashes of Pompeii. The second-century B.C. domicile was decorated with elegant figures and trompe l’oeil marble squares and circles. Hall’s impeccable attention to detail brings the ancient motifs to life. Still, it’s clear she’s not just slavishly replicating an original fresco but reinterpreting its timeless decorative qualities.
The Hellenistic world isn’t Hall’s only interest in this exhibition. Her 1991 mixed-media work “God
Introducing Adam and Eve” is a 44by-72-inch update of a horizontal
Given her impressive academic credentials, it’s no surprise that Hall’s current solo show is steeped in three millennia of art history.
biblical scene found on the bronze doors of an 11th-century cathedral in Hildesheim, Germany. While Hall’s figures retain the Ottonian stiffness of the originals, her use of acrylic paint and a mosaic of mirrors on black velvet is thoroughly modern. A large-scale triptych of Matisse-like paintings also appears in the show, as do monoprints employing cardboard from beverage six-packs, à la Robert Rauschenberg.
Another work rooted in the 20th century is Hall’s 1992 construction “Evangelica.” It’s a three-dimensional
reinterpretation of two paintings by Italian Surrealist artist Giorgio de Chirico: “The Prodigal Son” and “Natura Morta Evangelica.” The beautifully crafted, roughly 36-by-24inch wall-mounted piece is vertically oriented and bristles with protrusions and angular forms that echo de Chirico’s dreamlike visions. Elements of both paintings, such as the tan perforations and gray building façade details of “The Prodigal Son,” are compressed into the piece. Such distillation is fundamental to the history-influenced works in Hall’s show.
“Pasts and Presents” is the culminating event of Hall’s tenure as the 2006 Barbara Smail Award recipient. That award, administered by Burlington City Arts and named for a late Vermont artist, provides access to BCA facilities for a year and a modest cash prize.
Several cultural pasts appear in this collection, revealed in artworks created at different stages of Hall’s career. If this history can be seen as a prologue, her future creative endeavors are likely to be remarkable.
CALL TO ARTISTS
THE 11TH ANNUAL CREATIVE REUSE SHOWCASE is seeking art projects that re-envision trash and discarded items for an upcoming exhibit at Frog Hollow Craft Center. Open to all Chittenden County high school students. Deadline for entries: January 26. Info, www.cswd.net or 872-8100, ext. 207.
ART OF MUSIC: Artists are invited to explore music as a visual arts topic for an upcoming exhibit at Studio Place Arts in Barre. All media considered. Deadline: January 29. Application for nonmembers: $10. Info, www.studio placearts.com or 479-7069.
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DIANE GABRIEL: "Essential Questions: Works on Paper." Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery Montpelier 828-3293. Reception January 19, 5-7 p.m. Through January.
‘GUN SHOW’: A group, multimedia show that examines the potent symbolism of guns, Main Floor Gallery; and PRIA CAMBIO: "Landscapes in Dryer Lint," abstract works, Second Floor Gallery; and JEAN CANNON: "Pitchers & Potsherds," Third Floor Gallery. Studio Place Arts, Barre, 479-7069. Reception January 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday Tea January 21, 2-4 p.m. Through February 24.
‘TREASURES FROM ASIA 2007’: Fine art and antiques from China, Japan and Island Asia presented by the center and Douglas Schneible Fine Arts. Shelburne Art Center, 985-3648. Reception January 19, 5:307:30 p.m. Through February 25.
‘FUNCTIONAL FORMS FOR THE HOME’: Furniture and functional sculpture by Nina Gaby, Tabbatha Henry, David Hurwitz, Robert Hitzig and Mary Jo Krolewski. The Lazy Pear Gallery, Montpelier, 223-7680. Reception January 20, 5-8 p.m. Through March 12.
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forums. January 17 at Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury, and January 22 at the Rutland Free Library, both 4-6 p.m. Info, 828-5422.
BURLINGTON ARTIST MEET-UP: Get plugged into the local arts scene at this informal monthly get-together sponsored by Kasini
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Speeder & Earl’s on Pine Street in Burlington presents figurative paintings by Christine Holzschuh for the month of January. The local artist’s primary themes are women and children, and several of the canvasses are fairly largescale It’s a lively, colorful show of unpretentious narratives.
Pictured: “Last Day of Camp.”
House. 1/2 Lounge, Burlington, 264-4839 or info@kasinihouse. com. January 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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AMBREEN BUTT: "I Need a Hero," an installation by the contemporary artist that responds to a recent human rights case in Pakistan and employs the medium
of Indian miniature painting. Also, 'TOURISM: CURIOUS CONQUESTS AND UNLIKELY TROPHIES,' a collection of souvenirs from exotic locals from the permanent collection, curated by UVM's museum anthropology class, Wilbur Room. Fleming Museum, UVM, Burlington, 656-0750. Through June 10.
KIMBERLEE FORNEY: Whimsical acrylic paintings and giclée reproductions. Mirabelles, Burlington; also, unique, handpainted prints, Sneakers Bistro, Winooski, 3109159. Both through January.
JOSHUA GIVENS: Paintings, Bar; and AMY JELEN: Stained-glass works, Bar; and CHRISTINE MITCHELL: Watercolors, Solarium; and LINDSAY HOY: Aerial photography, Dining Room. Daily Planet, Burlington, 862-9647. Through January.
JOSH SHAW: "A Vermont Winter's View," 14 images of frost in handcrafted frames. Blue Star Café, Winooski, 862-9536. Through March 4.
LAUREN OLITSKI: "Under the Snow," paintings inspired by winter and dance. Amy E. Tarrant Gallery, Flynn Center, Burlington, 652-4500. Through March 3.
TIMOTHY GRANNIS: "Small Miracles," jewelry by the awardwinning designer goldsmith; and DOROTHY MARTINEZ: "Moments of Peace," paintings. Grannis Gallery, Burlington, 660-2032. Through January.
CHRISTINE HOLZSCHUH: New oil and acrylic figurative paintings. Speeder & Earl's, Pine St., Burlington, 859-9222. Through January.
‘CLOCKENSPIEL’: A selection of artist-made clocks for view and sale. SEABA Office, Burlington, 859-9222. Through January.
SHAUN FITZ-GERALD, IAN KARN
& LAURA POIRIER: Landscape and still life watercolors, oil miniatures and acrylic paintings, respectively. Gallery Corner, Ashley Furniture Homestore, Burlington, 865-9911. Through April 20.
GABRIEL BORAY: Cityscape, landscape and still life paintings by the self-taught artist. Viva Espresso, Burlington, 660-8482. Through January.
‘ MONOPRINT 1/1: ARTISTS WO RKING IN COMMUNITY’: Monoprints by artists who have worked together for years and developed community: Carol MacDonald, Casey Blanchard, Jenn Kristel, Maureen Burgess, Susan Teare and Barbara Waters. Union Station Gallery, One Main S t., Burlington, 862-9037.
T hro ugh January.
ESSEX ART LEAGUE: Paintings by members of the local arts group. Kolvoord Community Room, Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 878-6955. Through January.
BLUE BUDDHA TATTOO GROUP: Mixed media. Red Square, Burlington, 859-8909. Through January.
ALLISON HALE: "Night Lights," silver-gelatin prints of late-night Burlington. Lower Level, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 865-7166. Through February 24.
MALTEX GROUP SHOW: Sculpture, paintings, photographs and works on paper by seven local artists. Maltex Building, Burlington, 8657166. Through March.
JANE HORNER: Paintings Gates 1 & 2; and KRISTINA DROBNY: Color photography, Sky Way; and JANET VAN FLEET: Mixed media, Escalator. Burlington International Airport, 865-7166.
Through February.
‘THE 2007 ENERGY EFFICIENCY CALENDAR’: Juried artwork by fourth-graders of the Burlington Public School District. Metropolitan Gallery, Burlington City Hall, 865-7166. Through January.
LYNN RUPE: "Sal Water Bar," oil and mixed-media paintings. Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington, 860-7183. Through February 20.
MAGGIE STANDLEY: Paintings, through January; and RAY VOIDE: "Cyrano & Friends," works in oil and pen & ink, through February, both Mezzanine Gallery, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 865-7211.
CATHERINE HALL: "Pasts and Presents," paintings, encaustics and sculptural pieces by the 2006 Barbara Smail Award recipient. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington, 8657165. Through January 27.
‘FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING’: A group show featuring acrylic livemodel paintings on canvas by the students of UVM professor Sean Dye. Club Metronome, Burlington, 860-4972. Through January.
‘OFF THE WALL’: A group show in multiple media by members. 215 College Artists' Cooperative Gallery, Burlington, 863-3662. Through January 21.
‘GATHERING LIGHT’: A group show featuring paintings by Alison Goodwin and 14 other Vermont artists. Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, 985-3848. Through January 30.
HELENE AMSES: "Seasonal Transitions," pastels; and ELLIS JACOBSON: New sculptures; and KENJI KATAKURA: Abstract portraits; and JANE PINCUS: Fanciful acrylic collages. Artpath Gallery, Wing Building, Burlington, 5632273. Through January.
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KHRYSTINA PRYANI GOMIS: "Jumbo's Dreams," photography, drawings, collage and assemblage inspired by dreams. Proceeds to benefit new indie label Free Soul Music. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 560-4215. Through January.
CASEY BLANCHARD: Monoprints exploring the spiritual aspects of the world. Bar Antidote, Vergennes, 985-3037. Through February.
‘SNOW DAYS: ADDISON COUNTY IN WINTER’: Photographs of early snow scenes and recreational activities; and decorations recreating Christmas from a century past. Henry Sheldon Museum, Middlebury, 388-2117. Through January.
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ANNIE TIBERIO CAMERON: "Gifts of Time," photographs of the natural world. City Center, Montpelier, 223-2204. Through January.
KATIE O’ROURKE: Watercolors by the Worcester artist. Fifteen percent of sales benefit the library. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier 223-3338. Through February 26.
ERNESTO MONTENEGRO: Sculpture spanning styles from abstract to realist, intricate reliefs to monumental bronzes The Brick Box, Paramount Theatre, Rutland, 7750570. Through February 17.
WINTER SHOW: Paintings by Judy Laliberte and Tom Ryan; photography by Jim Strong; ceramics by Maya Zelkin; and "West Coast Indian Art" installation by Christ the King students. Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, 775-0356. Through February 19.
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SARAH MUNRO: "Stream of Consciousness Collage." Langdon Street Café, Montpelier, 2238667. Artist present for "Honky Tonk Happy Hour," 6-8 p.m. on Fridays. Through January.
SUSAN ABBOTT: "Wonder Road: Images From India," 25 oil paintings inspired by the artist's encounters with city and village life in Rajasthan. Vermont Supreme Court Lobby, Montpelier, 828-0749. Through February 2.
ANDY SUITS: "Sootsy Art Show," mixed media. The Shoe Horn,
acrylic and pastel. Tunbridge Public Library, 889-9404. Through January 20.
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BRIAN SWEETLAND: Vermont farm and landscape oil paintings. Vermont Fine Art Gallery, Stowe, 253-9653. Through February 8.
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VERMONT ARTISTS GROUP
SHOW: More than a dozen artists exhibit painting, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, photography and
‘MODERN TRANSLATION: TRANSITIONS IN THE WORK OF PETER RUSSOM’: Oil paintings from a sabbatical in Italy, as well as earlier works. Plattsburgh State Art Museum, SUNY Plattsburgh, 518-564-2474. Through January 28.
PRINTS CHARMING
Works by six highly accomplished printmakers appear together in “Monoprint 1/1: Artists Working in Community” at Union Station in Burlington this month. “Window Serenade 5” (pictured) by Casey Blanchard is indicative of the high caliber of the works. The other exhibiting artists are Carol MacDonald, Jenn Kristel, Maureen Burgess, Susan Teare and Barbara Waters.
Montpelier, 223-5454. Through January.
LINDA MANEY: "Color, Movement & Balance," abstract water media, works on paper. Vermont Chocolatiers, Northfield, 4858056. Through February 3.
CHRISTINA SBARRO: Mixed-media paintings. The Green Bean Art Gallery, Capitol Grounds, Montpelier, artwhirled23@ yahoo.com. Through January.
JASON RYAN OSTERHOUT: Abstract paintings in acrylic. Governor's Office, Pavilion Building, Montpelier, 828-0749. Through January.
GEORGE LAWRENCE & JACQUELYN JIMOI: Paintings in oil,
more. The Route 58 Shop & Gallery, Lowell, 744-6244. Through March.
15TH ANNUAL WINTER MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION: A juried show of paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media by members from the New England area. Southern Vermont Art Center, Manchester, 362-1405. Through February 6.
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EL ANATSUI: "GAWU," metal "tapestries" and other sculptures by one of Africa's best contemporary artists Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-646-2426. Through March 4.
‘GIRODET, ROMANTIC REBEL’: From the Louvre collection, a retrospective comprising nearly 130 monumental paintings by the French painter (1767-1824), as well as some works on paper, Jean-Noel Desmarais Pavilion, Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, 514-790-1245 (U.S. tickets 1800-678-5440). Through January 21.
‘FROM DISCOVERY TO DARTMOUTH: THE ASSYRIAN RELIEFS’: An installation about the ancient Iraqi reliefs and other Near Eastern works from the permanent collection. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 603-6462426. Through March 11.
PUblic Art
“The Pink Chairs,” acrylic by Lauren Paradise of Montpelier.
Mild Abandon
“Whoa,
lulu eightball
game on
by david thomas playing the electronic field
a Smashing good time
Call it the circle of surreal life.
If you can just keep the Pretztails from stalking your Bunnycombs for a while, you might have the chance to get your Whirlms to mate so that you’ll have some food to get your Sparriwmints to reproduce.
In the goofy world of “Viva Piñata,” tending a garden successfully takes real coordination and a Dr. Seuss-like sense of science. In a land where piñatas hatch from paper eggs and require care, feeding and a place to live, challenge comes with carefree chuckles. Leaving behind the sorts of save-theworld heroics that dominate game narratives, raising piñatas favors an open-ended approach to fun. The game goads you to sow a happy garden, but how and why are left to the player’s imagination.
Combining the sandbox dynamics of the Sims with the collectibility and cryptozoology of Pokémon, “Viva Piñata” works more like a toy than an objective-oriented game. Starting out with a junk-filled field, players work the ground, clearing debris and preparing to woo wild piñatas to the plot. Plant enough grass, for example, and a goofylooking snake piñata, the Syrupent, wriggles onto the scene. If the critter likes what he finds, he’ll decide to stay for a bit. If you can lure a Mousemallow, the snake will happily snack on his fellow papiermâché creature, and make your garden home.
Build a serpent house, and you might entice a pair of Syrupents to do the “romance dance,” which leads to baby piñatas. With a little salsa music and crazy dance-floor gyrations, a stork-like creature delivers the little bundle of joy.
Naming your tame piñatas and tracking their progress through an in-game journal provide plenty of smiles, while defending your
creatures and garden from interlopers and breaking up spats among angry beasts takes up most of your time. Along the way, you accumulate chocolate coins that are tradable for garden supplies, services and seeds for sprouting new foliage. Careful crop management provides a good balance of seeds for the next round of planting as well as extras for turning into quick cash.
The seeming simplicity of raising piñatas masks the more complex web of pseudo-life that underlies that game. Predator-prey relationships govern who wants to eat whom. A day-night cycle determines when certain piñatas will come out to play. And a network of ecological dependencies and conflicts keeps the piñata wrangler busy trying to balance his or her Garden of Eden.
As peculiar a premise as it is, “Viva Piñata” shows the potential for games to transport players far away from the humdrum, even while
leaving them on the treadmill of routine tasks.
Who’s it For: The colorful graphics, silly style and animated television-show tie-in make the game as attractive to kids as any piñata filled with treats. The more cerebral management side of the game entices parents to grab a controller, sit down with their offspring and play along.
if you Like this, try that: With 10 years under its belt, Pokémon reigns as the champ of cuddly, collectible imaginary creatures. It’s still going strong, so players can enjoy the franchise with television, movies, cards, video games and toys.
best Part: A well-designed help system and on-the-spot coaching from in-game characters make immersing yourself in the rich and complex world of “Viva Piñata” a snap.
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H = Moderate HH = Challenging HHH = Hoo, boy!
Puzzle answers for sudoku and Crossword on page 35b
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Bin laden denounces inclusion on WoRsT dRessed lisT
A theborowitzreport
furious Osama bin Laden appeared on the Arabic-language Al-Jazeera network last night to denounce his inclusion on the latest edition of Mr. Blackwell’s infamous Worst Dressed List.
In his half-hour tirade, the world’s most wanted man left no doubt that he was incensed at being considered one of the world’s worst dressed men as well.
Wearing his trademark robe and sporting a white, flowing beard, the alQaeda terror mastermind lambasted his inclusion on a list that also featured such Hollywood notables as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan.
“The infidel who placed me on this ignoble list will be forced to pay,” warned Mr. bin Laden, who used his television appearance to declare a global jihad against Mr. Blackwell.
But reached at his office in Beverly Hills, Mr. Blackwell seemed unruffled by Mr. bin Laden’s threat, and even went so far as to criticize his appearance on television: “If you’re going to complain about being on my list, why would you go on TV wearing that dress?”
Calling Mr. bin Laden’s sartorial sense
Ted Rall
“tacky, tacky, tacky,” Mr. Blackwell said, “Half the time he looks like an extra in The Lord of the Rings.”
While Mr. Blackwell said he had no regrets about placing the al-Qaeda leader
if you’re going to complain about being on my list, why would you go on TV wearing that dress?
mr. blackwell
on the Worst Dressed List, he stopped short of putting him in the same echelon as Ms. Hilton and Ms. Spears, who tied for No. 1.
“At least he wears underwear,” he said. “I think.”
Elsewhere, beverage studies tend to be biased when the money funding them comes from the beverage industry, according to an article published today in “Duh” magazine. m
Award-winning humorist, television personality and film actor Andy Borowitz is author of the new book The Republican Playbook. To find out more about Andy Borowitz and read his past columns, visit www.borowitzreport.com
free will astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “When are your cats old enough to learn about Jesus?” asks The Onion, America’s finest newspaper. Think about that question for a while, Aries. Then, once you’ve worked yourself up into a riddle-solving frame of mind, move on to these other, more pressing brain-teasers: When will you finally be old enough to figure out what you want to do when you grow up? When will it be the right time to reveal your secret super-powers to the world? How long are you going to wait before you get around to being completely committed to what you were born to do?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Should we attribute any oracular significance to the fact that hundreds of flowers bloomed on a cherry tree in Brooklyn during the first week of winter? Is it a portentous marvel akin to, say, the births of three white buffalos on a farm in Janesville, Wisconsin? (The odds of a single white buffalo are a million to one.) I don’t know for sure, Taurus, but my meditations do suggest that the Brooklyn miracle is an apt metaphor for a scenario you’ll soon be experiencing: an early ripening of a possibility that you had assumed wouldn’t be ready or available for quite some time.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1958 Chinese dictator Mao Zedong declared sparrows to be enemies of the state. Because their diet included farmers’ crops, he said, they were a threat that had to be eliminated. Under his orders, the Chinese people spent 72 consecutive hours scaring the birds with loud noises, preventing them from landing and causing hundreds of thousands to die from exhaustion. An unforeseen consequence arose later, though, when there was a population explosion among the insects that the dead sparrows would have eaten. Plagues of grain-devouring bugs swept the countryside, leading to mass starvation among the human population. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: Learn to tolerate and even love a mild pest that has redeeming
qualities and whose influence keeps away a truly noxious pest.
CANCER
(June 21-July 22): Let me clarify your situation for you, Cancerian. Up until a short time ago, you’d been wandering through halls of mirrors, metaphorically speaking. Then you spied a hammer on the floor, got seized by a rash impulse, and proceeded to smash a lot of glass again, metaphorically speaking. That was the first step to finding your way out of the labyrinth. Now you’re ready for the next step: actually escaping. As you head out, I advise you to be careful that you don’t cut yourself on all the shards. Liberation is near enough; there’s no need to rush. Walk calmly and carefully towards the sound of the heartbeat you hear in the distance, metaphorically speaking.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This would not be a good week for the rapid consumption of a sixpack of Heineken, a pint of Southern Comfort, a quart of tequila and a double bong load of skunk weed. On the other hand, it would also be a bad time to stay stone-cold sober, play strictly by the rules, and be meticulously devoted to dignity. In other words, Leo, strike a balance between sloppy excess and fastidious perfectionism. In fact, be as slippery as you need to be in order to avoid getting squeezed between two extremes of any kind. The middle path will be safest, smartest and most stylish.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I hate greed almost as much as I hate hatred. So I was mistrustful when your inner teacher hinted that I should look in the thesaurus under “acquire” for clues to your major themes in the coming months. There I found words like “amass,” “collect,” “gather,” “secure,” “earn,” and “take possession.” After duly meditating on your astrological aspects, I decided that what your inner teacher was driving at is this: 2007 should be a time of building up your reserves, carving out a more substantial niche, and getting the tools and resources and training that will
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provide a foundation for your dreams well into the future. So here’s my question to you: Can you engage in this much acquisition without becoming grasping, predatory and manipulative? Personally, I’m sure you can.
LIbRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): To create a pearl, an oyster needs an aggravating parasite inside its shell. It builds layers of calcium carbonate around the invader, gradually fabricating the treasure. How long does it take from the initial provocation to the finished product? Five years for a pearl of average size, and as many as 10 years for a big one. I hope that puts into perspective the tenacious work you’re doing on your own master project, Libra. It may seem sometimes as if you’ve been striving to transform your irritant for an eternity, but you’re actually right on schedule.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Employees who work at the Grand Canyon are not supposed to tell visitors that the monumental gorge is more than 5 million years old. Officials are worried that doing so might offend fundamentalist Christians who suffer from the delusion that Noah’s flood created the Grand Canyon a few thousand years ago. Keep this vignette in mind during the coming week, Scorpio. Let it serve as a warning beacon. I suspect that like a nonfundamentalist tourist at the Grand Canyon, you’re going to be fed a line of BS that was designed for people who can’t handle the truth. Either that, or someone will withhold the facts from you out of a concern that you’d be furious to have your assumptions questioned. As an antidote, be extra devoted to learning the real story that’s hidden beneath the official account.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “There is nothing in the world more futile than the attempt to find out how a task should be done when one has not yet decided what the task is.” Philosopher Alexander Meiklejohn said that, and now I’m relaying his advice to you. Please ignore it if you’re having no trouble at all figuring
out what you should do next. But if you are the least bit fuzzy about your future direction, spend some time in the coming days defining the precise nature of your short-term goals.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your body, mind, soul and hairdo have at least temporarily slipped into the kind of alignment that makes you a lightning rod for messages from the future. Want to glimpse a vision of the best three things you can accomplish in the coming year? Sit yourself down in a sanctuary, banish every last shred of fear for 15 minutes, and visualize the person you will be on January 20, 2008. Then ask that beautiful character to telepathically communicate his or her rich secrets to you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your whole life passed before your eyes in a flash, and yet you survived. The veil parted and revealed sights too weird and wonderful to consciously register, changing you in ways that won’t fully sink in for months. Now you may feel as if you’re waking up at 3 p.m. after an all-night binge. You might be so overloaded with uncanny new wisdom that you don’t quite know what practical use to make of it all yet. But have no fear: As your birthday approaches, you’ll begin to understand the teachings you didn’t even know you absorbed.
PISCES
(Feb. 19-March 20): Due in part to the relentless barrage of disguised brainwashing in the form of ads, news and entertainment, most people are not themselves an average of 45 percent of the time. You, however, are currently refuting that scary statistic in style. Your percentage of being-true-to-yourself is at an all-time high, and holding steady above the 85 percent mark. Keep up the good work, Pisces. In fact, take advantage of your momentum to push for even greater authenticity. Say exactly what you mean even more. Think your own thoughts even bigger and louder. Exorcise every last one of the celebrities, entertainers, salesmen, and authorities who have demonically possessed you.
film review
Pan’s Labyrinth
RREIGN I N SPAIN
A young girl escapes to an underground kingdom, where she’s welcomed as its long-lost princess
arely have fairy tales and fascism been combined in a motion picture with such moving, mind-blowing results. Um, now that I think about it, have fairy tales and fascism ever been combined in a motion picture?
Very little about director Guillermo del Toro’s latest is less than brilliantly original. Pan’s Labyrinth isn’t just the best foreign language film of the past year; it may well be the most accomplished film of any kind produced in 2006.
As the story opens, the year is 1944, the Spanish Civil War has all but drawn to a close, and Francisco Franco is in power. The last traces of the Republican resistance have headed for the hills — literally. It is at the base of these hills where the sadistic Captain Vidal (Sergi Lopez) presides over a military outpost responsible for exterminating the last of the rebel forces.
And it is into this brutal and precarious environment that a mother brings her dreamy, young daughter. Her father has died. Her mother has married Vidal, whose baby she is carrying. From the moment the two arrive at the base, it is painfully clear the captain is interested only in the unborn child. He wants a male heir and has zero patience for a dreamy young girl.
Ivana Baquero imbues Ofelia with an endearing blend of innocence, moxie and psychosis. While her stepfather is busy torturing prisoners and capping enemy sympathizers, she escapes into a magical underground kingdom that’s only slightly less treacherous than the world she’s left behind. There she encounters a horned, hoofed faun who welcomes her as the realm’s long-lost princess. If she successfully
Alpha Dog
HROAD TO R U I N
Cassavetes makes you feel like you’re watching apathetic kids riding down a progressively steeper incline in an unmanned vehicle.
ere’s a different take on the docudrama format.
Writer/director Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook) dives headfirst into the true story of a group of Southern California rich kids who goofed their way into kidnapping and violence in August 2000. With a dream cast of the youngest and brightest actors of the day, Cassavetes creates a movie that makes you feel like you’re watching apathetic kids riding down a progressively steeper incline in an unmanned vehicle.
The alpha dog of the film’s title is bully drug dealer Johnny Truelove (based on the real-life Jesse James Hollywood), whose outsized ego gets taken down a peg by Jake Mazursky (Ben Foster) — a local junkie who refuses to pony up the $1000 he owes. Johnny (Emile Hirsch, Lords of Dogtown ) kidnaps Jake’s younger brother Zack (Anton Yelchin), and has the immature kid spirited away from the San Fernando Valley to Palm Springs, thinking Jake will automatically pay up. As days pass, ever yone but Johnny and his indebted lackey Elvis (Shawn Hatosy) underestimates the trouble ahead. Sharon Stone adds a touch of vir tuosity to the already strong ensemble performances.
The milieu of So Cal white teen thugs eluded director Barbara Kopple (Harlan County USA) in her spastic film Havoc (written by Traffic screenwriter Stephen Gaghan), which was grossly miscast and relied on an underdeveloped script that favored shock value over narrative depth. Cassavetes avoids these
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completes three tasks before the next full moon, the marvelous creature explains, she can return to her immortal state and regain her rightful throne.
The filmmaker shifts between events unfolding topside and Ofelia’s adventures underground, where, at one point, she’s pitted against a monstrous figure called Pale Man — easily the most indelible horror creation in a decade, perhaps two. It’s a testament to del Toro’s talent as a director and a screenwriter that the action in one world never upstages events in the other. Pale Man may have eyeballs in his withered palms, but Vidal makes every bit as riveting a monster. He’s a creepier version of the Nazi commandant Ralph Fiennes played in Schindler’s List, as improba-
land mines by exploring the reality of the film’s unsuper vised teens while intercutting documentar y-style inter views with Zack and Johnny’s parents. Bruce Willis gives a believably irreverent performance as Johnny’s criminally savvy dad Sonny Willis, who made a splash in a similarly minor but crucial role in last year’s Fast Food Nation, strikes the perfect balance between deception and cruelty
In her role as Olivia Mazursky, Jake and Zack’s violated mother, Stone exposes an intellectual and emotional weakness that’s devastating to behold. Her monologue near the end of the movie is a breathtaking zinger of humility and humanity that puts a lump in your throat while contextualizing her son’s crisis. It
ble as that may sound.
A more violent, richly imagined and heartbreaking fairy tale would be all but impossible to conceive. This is two hours of acting, storytelling and special effects of extraordinary passion and near perfection, a triumphant fulfillment of the promise the filmmaker demonstrated in earlier work, including Chronos (1995) and The Devil’s Backbone (2001). None of its characters lives happily ever after. Even hummingbird-sized fairies aren’t exempt from gory decapitation. And yet, the story has an uplifting moral: In the right hands, cinema can prove as transcendent as we all believed it could once upon a time.
RICK KISONAK
also shows heretofore unseen acting chops that put Stone in a class with Mer yl Streep
After the kidnapping occurs, Cassavetes begins timestamping scenes and cataloguing with subtitles incidental witnesses whose testimony will later expose the abduction, which goes largely unnoticed in the palatial, unsupervised house of Johnny’s slacker friend Frankie (played with understated zeal by Justin Timberlake). It’s here, at a lively party where he becomes an honored guest, that the geeky, likable Zack gets his first taste of teen debauchery When two bikini-clad girls seduce him in Frankie’s swimming pool, the sexually distracted kidnap victim tells Johnny that he’s there of his own free will. Zack’s naïve willingness to relish the fruit of his coerced circumstances backfires when Johnny tests the limits of his dominion over Elvis.
Alpha Dog is a topical docudrama that errs on the side of dramatic license. Johnny Truelove is impressive for his ferocious skill at dominating those around him with humiliation and intimidation. Emile Hirsch’s smallish stature adds to Johnny’s Napoleon complex, which permeates the story and lingers in the mind after the closing credits have rolled.
Prosecuting attorneys allowed Cassavetes access to legal files in hopes that giving the story greater exposure would aid in capturing Johnny Truelove; until recently he was still at large, though his accomplices were convicted not long after the incident occurred. The movie thus comes with added social baggage. It was daring of Cassavetes to take responsibility for a film that could set off a firestorm of legal battles. There is always another alpha dog.
COLE SMITHEY
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PREVIEWS
AMITIE: The feature debut from 19-yearold Plainfield filmmaker Ben Youngbaer offers the story of friends who find themselves adrift after graduating from high school. With Django Koenig, Lisa Chordorkoff and Makala Noble. (NR)
MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL: The fourth annual celebration features human rights-themed films. (Big Picture)
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA: Ken Watanabe stars in Clint Eastwood’s companion piece to Flags of Our Fathers, which tells the story of the same WWII battle from the perspective of the Japanese. Costarring Shido Nakamura. (141 min, R. Majestic)
PAN'S LABYRINTH: Guillermo Del Toro directs this fable about a young girl who creates a private world filled with fantastical creatures as a way of coping with the horrors of life in fascist postwar Spain. Sergi Lopez and Ariadna Gil star. (120 min, R, Roxy)
THE HITCHER: Sean Bean stars in this remake of the 1985 Rutger Hauer thriller about a psychopath with an odd way of showing his appreciation to people who offer him a ride. Sophia Bush and Zachary Knighton costar. Dave Meyers makes his directorial debut. (90 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace)
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND: From Touching the Void director Kevin MacDonald comes this fictionalized political drama centering on the barbaric antics of real-life Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Starring Forest Whitaker and James McAvoy. (121 min, R. Roxy)
S H O RTS
ALPHA DOG��� Nick (She’s So Lovely) Cassavetes directs this crime drama about privileged L.A. teenagers who get more than they bargain for when they start imitating the thug life they hear about in rap music. Starring Justin Timberlake, Emile Hirsch, Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone. (117 min, R. Majestic)
ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES�� David Bowie and Snoop Dogg are among the voice cast in Luc (La Femme Nikita) Besson’s CGI-live action fairytale about a boy who discovers a secret passage to
a fantastic world right in his own backyard. Also featuring Mia Farrow, Freddie Highmore and Madonna. (100 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace)
BABEL���1/2 From 21 Grams-director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu comes this meditation on the invisible connections between people and the way a tragedy can ripple from one side of the world to the other. Starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Elle Fanning, Gael Garcia Bernal and Koji Yakusho. (142 min, R. Palace)
BLOOD DIAMOND���� Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou are teamed in director Edward Zwick’s adventure about an ex-mercenary and a fisherman in Africa who combine forces to locate a priceless pink gem. Jennifer Connelly costars. (143 min, R. Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe)
BORAT��� Brit wit Sacha Baron Cohen brings one of his characters from HBO’s “Da Ali G Show” to the big screen. Kazakhi journalist Borat Sagdiyev crosses the U.S. making a documentary and exposing prejudices and hypocrisies along the way. Pamela Anderson costars. Larry Charles directs. (82 min, R. Roxy)
CHARLOTTE'S WEB���1/2 Dakota Fanning stars in Gary Winick’s liveaction adaptation of E.B. White’s classic tale of loyalty, trust, sacrifice and pork. Featuring the voices of Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and Robert Redford. (98 min, G. Essex, Majestic, Welden)
CHILDREN OF MEN����1/2 Based on the classic science-fiction novel by P.D. James, Alfonso Cuaron’s futuristic thriller offers a vision of a world on the brink of extinction, with humanity’s survival depending on the planet’s sole pregnant woman. Clive Owen and Julianne Moore star. (114 min, R. Palace, Majestic)
CODE NAME: THE CLEANER�� Cedric the Entertainer stars in this comedy about a mild-mannered janitor who develops amnesia and becomes embroiled in a deadly government conspiracy. Lucy Liu costars. Les Mayfield directs. (91 min, PG-13, Big Picture)
DREAMGIRLS���� Bill (Kinsey) Condon brings the Broadway smash to the big screen, with Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson as singers in a Supremes-style ‘60s trio managed by an ambitious ex-
car salesman. Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy costar. (PG-13, 103 min. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Roxy, Stowe)
ERAGON�� Stefan Fangmiere (Lemony Snicket) directs this fantasy story about a boy who happens to hatch a dragon, thrusting his family into a world of magic. With John Malkovich and Jeremy Irons. (103 min, PG. Essex, Marquis)
FREEDOM WRITERS���1/2 Hilary Swank stars in the inspirational saga of a high school teacher who inspires inner-city kids to change their lives with the help of a writing project. Imelda Staunton costars. Richard LaGravenese directs. (123 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe)
HAPPILY N'EVER AFTER�1/2 From the producers of the Shrek series comes this satirical computer-animated retelling of the classic Cinderella story featuring the voices of Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze and Andy Dick. Directed by Paul J. Bolger. (87 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace)
HAPPY FEET���� After Mad Max, The Road Warrior and Thunderdome, the obvious next step for director George Miller: an animated, all-penguin musical, of course. Elijah Wood, Robin Williams and Nicole Kidman lend their voices to the story of a misfit bird who learns to embrace the qualities that make him different. (108 min, PG. Palace)
LITTLE CHILDREN���� In this chilling suburban drama based on the book by Tom Perrotta, Kate Winslet plays a stayat-home mom who has an affair with a rebellious stay-at-home dad. With Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Healey. (137 min, R. Roxy) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM��1/2 Ben Stiller stars in this comic effects-fest about a bumbling security guard who accidentally activates an ancient curse that brings the displays in the Museum of Natural History to life. Owen Wilson and Ricky Gervais costar. Shawn Levy directs. (108 min, PG. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Welden) PERFUME���� Tom (Run Lola Run) Tykwer directs this period piece about an 18th-century serial killer who selects his victims based on their scent. Based
TITLE SEARCH
Welcome once again to the version of our game in which you get to catch up on your reading. While you’re savoring the paragraphs below, keep an eye open for the titles of 13 motion pictures released in 2006, which we’ve woven into the literature . . .
A good year and a half ago, I’d say, my daughter rang me up to ask if I’d come over and watch little Bobby while she had her gallbladder removed. Of course, I accepted the invitation in a second. He’s in a bubble, you know, just like that John Travolta was in the movie. When I got there, I said, “How’s Grandma’s boy?” but I don’t think he could hear me because he just kept on playing with that brick his mother’s new boyfriend gave him for Christmas. I think little children should play with cars or dolls, but don’t tell that to Carl. He’ll call you ungrateful. “I bought you something new,” I told the little man, but there was no reaction. He just passed water on the shag carpet while I tried to figure out how to get the copy of Charlotte’s Web I brought to him through the plastic.
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given by the country’s most widely read reviewers (Rick included).
on Patrick Suskind’s critically acclaimed 1985 novel and starring Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman and Rachel Hurd-Wood. (145 min, R. Palace)
PRIMEVAL�1/2 Orlando Jones, Kevin Otto and Dominic Purcell star in Michael Katleman’s thriller, in which a news crew pursues a serial killer. With Juergen Prochnow. (95 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Welden)
STOMP THE YARD ��1/2 Chris Brown and April Clark are paired in this musical about a Los Angeles street dancer who is courted by rival college fraternities that need his moves to win a national competition. Co-starring Laz Alonso and Daisy Jade. Directed by Sylvain White. (115 min, PG-13. Majestic)
THE CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER���1/2 Chow Yun Fat and Gong Li are paired in this martial-arts epic from Zhang Yimou, the director of the critically acclaimed House of Flying Daggers With Jay Chou and Li Man. (114 min, R. Palace)
THE DEPARTED ��� 1/2 Who cares if it’s a remake when it’s Martin Scorsese doing the remaking? The Goodfellas director transforms Wai Keung Lau and Alan Mak’s Infernal Affairs into a saga of duplicity and deception within the ranks of Boston’s Irish Mafia. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin star. (150 min, R. Palace)
THE GOOD SHEPHERD���� Robert De Niro directs this fictional account of the birth of the CIA. Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie head a cast that includes De Niro himself, along with long-lost pal Joe Pesci. (168 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy)
THE HISTORY BOYS���1/2 From Nicholas Hytner comes this adaptation of the popular stage production about an unruly class of bright history students competing for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. Starring Frances De La Tour and Stephen Campbell Moore. (104 min, R. Savoy)
THE HOLIDAY��1/2
From director Nancy Meyers comes the saga of two women from different countries who are having guy troubles, decide to switch houses, and meet the men of their dreams. Starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet,
Jude Law and Jack Black. Yes, Jack Black. (120 min, PG-13. Bijou, Welden)
THE PAINTED VEIL���1/2 Edward Norton and Naomi Watts star in director John Curran’s adaptation (the third Hollywood has produced) of the 1925 novel by Somerset Maughm. With Liev Schreiber and Diana Rigg. (125 min, PG13. Roxy)
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS���
Gabriele Muccino directs this rags-toriches saga about a father’s struggle to provide for his young son. Starring Will Smith and his real-life son Jaden. (117 min, PG-13. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Stowe, Welden)
THE QUEEN����1/2 Helen Mirren stars in this look behind the scenes at the life of Elizabeth II and her relationships with, among others, Tony Blair and the late Princess Diana. With Michael Sheen, James Cromwell and Sylvia Syms. Stephen Frears directs. (103 min, PG13. Roxy)
WE ARE MARSHALL��1/2 In this sports drama based on a true story, Matthew McConaughey plays a coach who helps a West Virginia town heal and rebuild its football heritage after a plane crash kills the local college team. (127 min, PG. Bijou)
NEW ON DVD/VHS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH�� Greg Coolidge directs this comedy about life behind the scenes in a bulk-discount retail outlet. Starring Jessica Simpson, Dane Cook, Andy Dick and Dax Shepard. (103 min, PG-13)
GRIDIRON GANG��1/2 Phil Joanou directs this fact-based saga about a counselor who organizes a football team made up of troubled kids from a detention center The Rock, Xzibit and L. Scott Caldwell star. (127 min, PG-13) THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING� 1/2 From the producers of the 2003 Massacre-remake comes this prequel, which addresses the mystery of what made the Hewitt clan so crazy in the first place. With Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley and Matthew Bomer. Jonathan Liebesman directs. (84 min, R) �
fickle fannie
BY DAVID DIEFENDORF
READ THIS FIRST:
This week, as always, the things Fannie likes (shown in CAPITAL letters) all follow a secret rule. Can you figure out what it is? NOTE: Fickle Fannie likes words. But each week she likes something different about them — how they’re spelled, how they sound, how they look, what they mean, or what’s inside them.
If the country is an airplane, we’re all suffering from PILOT error. The social REGISTER seems to have gone the way of shoe polish. BLADE sure knew how to exterminate a gang of creepy vampires.
A list of your naughty deeds will appear on your permanent RECORD. In Troy, Brad Pitt’s Achilles could deftly DISPATCH all comers. Since he resigned, Rummy is no longer busy as a killer BEE. The PICAYUNE Pick-Your-Own Orchard has nothing but crabapples.
To the unbiased OBSERVER, George II has been a total disaster. Neo-cons won’t be emending the CONSTITUTION, for now anyway.
“Tele-graham” lets you send someone a TELEGRAM with crackers.
E me with your Qs or comments (dd44art@aol.com). Difficulty rating for this puzzle: 5 If you’re stuck, see the HINT on this page. If you cave, see the ANSWER on page 47A. So much for Fickle Fannie’s tastes this week. Next week she’ll have a whole new set of likes and dislikes.
“late night saturDay” with tim Kavanagh, thursDay, January 11, burlington: [1] Tim Kavanagh with Jay Craven. [2] “Late Night Saturday” on WCAX. [3] Jami Polli & Mark Pogact. [4] Jeff Cooper. [5] Bess O’Brien & Tim Kavanagh. [6] Joe Adler. [7] Comedian Oliver Barkley.
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All shows daily unless otherwise indicated. Film times may change. Please call theaters to confirm. * = New film.
BIG PICTURE THEATER
Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8994.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18
*Mountaintop Film Festival (Selections). Call 496-8994 for details.
friday 19 — thursday 25
*Codename: The Cleaner 4, 6, 8. Freedom Writers 5, 7:30.
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4
Rt. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18
Arthur and the Invisibles 6:50. Night at the Museum 7 Happily N’Ever After 6:30. TheHoliday 6:40.
friday 19 — thursday 25
The Pursuit of Happyness 1:10 & 3:40 (Sat & Sun), 6:50, 9 (Fri & Sat). Night at the Museum 1:20 & 3:50 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9 (Fri & Sat).
We Are Marshall 1:30 & 4 (Sat & Sun), 6:40, 9. Arthur and the Invisibles 1 & 3:30 (Sat & Sun), 6:30, 8:15 (Fri & Sat).
Arthur and the Invisibles 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:20. Charlotte’s Web 12:20, 4:50, 7:10. Dreamgirls 1:15, 4, 7, 9:40. Eragon 2:45, 9:30. Freedom Writers 1, 4, 6:50, 9:35. The Good Shepherd 8:45. Happily N’Ever After 1:15, 3:30, 6. Night at the Museum 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:45. Primeval 12:45, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:45. The Pursuit of Happyness 1, 4, 7, 9:30.
friday 19 — thursday 25
*The Hitcher 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:20. Arthur and the Invisibles 12:40, 2:50, 5. Charlotte’s Web 12:20, 4:50, 7:10. Dreamgirls 1:15, 4, 7, 9:40. Eragon 2:45, 9:30. Freedom Writers 1, 4, 6:50, 9:35. The Good Shepherd 8. Happily N’Ever After 1:15, 3:20, 5:30. Night at the Museum 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:45. Primeval 7:20, 9:45. The Pursuit of Happyness 1, 4, 7, 9:30. Times subject to change
MAJESTIC 10
Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners, Williston, 878-2010.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18
Dreamgirls 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35. Arthur and the Invisibles 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20. Stomp the Yard 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:40. Alpha Dog 12:50, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30. Children of Men 1:10, 4, 7:15,
9:45. Night at the Museum 1:20, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. Primeval 12:20, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40. Freedom Writers 12:30, 3:20, 6:25, 9:15. The Pursuit of Happyness 1, 3:50, 7:10, 9:45. The Good Shepherd 4:50, 8:15. Happily N’Ever After 2:30. Charlotte’s Web 12:25, 2:40.
friday 19 — thursday 25
*Letters From Iwo Jima 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:15. *The Hitcher 1:20, 4, 7;25, 9:40. Dreamgirls 12:40, 3:40, 6:35, 9:30. Children of Men 1:10, 3:50, 7:15, 9:45. Night at the Museum 1, 4:10, 6:50, 9:25. Stomp the Yard 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:35. The Pursuit of Happyness 12:15, 2:40, 7:10, 9:40. Alpha Dog 12:50, 3:30, 6:45, 9:30. Freedom Writers 3:10, 6:25, 9:20. Arthur and the Invisibles 12:10, 2:15, 5:05 (Fri-Sun). The Good Shepherd 4:20. Charlotte’s Web 12:30. Primeval 7:35, 9:45.
Times subject to change. See http://www.majestic10.com.
MARQUIS THEATER
Main St., Middlebury 388-4841.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18 Night at the Museum 6:15, 8:15. Eragon 6. The Good Shepherd 8.
friday 19 — thursday 25
Night at the Museum 1:15 & 3:15 (Sat & Sun), 6 (Fri-Sun). The Pursuit of Happyness 1 & 3 (Sat & Sun), 6, 8. The Good Shepherd 7 (Mon-Thu), 8 (Fri-Sun).
MERRILL’S ROXY CINEMA College Street, Burlington, 864-3456.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18 Dreamgirls 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. The Painted Veil 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:10. Little Children 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:25. The Good Shepherd 5, 8:10. The Queen 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:15. Night at the Museum 1:15, 3:35, 7:05, 9:30. Borat 9:35. Blood Diamond 2:10.
friday 19 — thursday 25
*Pan’s Labyrinth 1:20, 4, 7, 9:15.
*The Last King of Scotland 1:15, 3:45, 6:55, 9:30. Dreamgirls 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:20. The Painted Veil 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:10. The Queen 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:10. Little Children 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:25. Borat 9:35.
Times subject to change. See http://www.merrilltheatres.net.
PALACE CINEMA 9
Fayette Road, South Burlington, 864-5610.
wednesday 17 — thursday 18
Babel 3:30, 6:30. Children of Men 1:10, 4:10, 7, 9:40. Dreamgirls 10:30 (Thu), 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:35. The Curse of the Golden Flower 12:55, 3:45, 6:50, 9:30. Freedom Writers 10:30 (Thu), 12:40, 3:35, 6:40, 9:20. Arthur and the Invisibles 12, 2:20, 4:35, 6:55, 9:10. Perfume 12:25, 9:30. The Good Shepherd 2:30, 6:15, 9:25. Night at the Museum 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. Happily N’Ever After 12:30. The Pursuit of Happyness 1, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15.
friday 19 — thursday 25
*The Hitcher 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. Babel 10:30 (Thu), 12:30 (except Thu), 1 (Thu), 3:30 (except Thu), 3:40 (Thu), 6:30, 9:30. Dreamgirls 10:30 (Thu), 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:35. The Departed 8 Children of Men 1:10, 4, 7, 9:40. The Curse of the Golden Flower 4:35. Freedom Writers 12:40, 3:35, 6:40, 9:20. The Good Shepherd 2 (Mon-Thu), 3:05 (Fri-Sun), 6:15, 9:25. Happy Feet 1 (Sat & Sun). Night at the Museum 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. The Pursuit of Happyness 1, 3:40, 6:35, 9:15. Arthur and the Invisibles 12:15, 2:25.
Times subject to change.
THE SAVOY THEATER
Main Street, Montpelier, 229-0509.
wednesday 17 — thursday 25
The History Boys 1:30 (Sat-Mon), 5 (Mon-Thu), 6:30 (Fri-Sun), 7:30 (Mon-Thu), 8:50 (Fri-Sun). Amitié 4 (Sat & Sun).
wednesday 17 — thursday 18 Night at the Museum 7. The Pursuit of Happyness 7.
friday 19 — thursday 25
for the following theaters were not available at press time.
SHOWPLACE 93 State Street, Montpelier, 229-0343.
THEATRE 211 North Main Street, Barre, 479-4921.
The Holiday 2 (Sat & Sun), 6:45, 9:15 (Fri & Sat). Night at the Museum 2 (Sat & Sun), 7, 9 (Fri & Sat). The Pursuit of Happyness 4 (Sat & Sun), 7. Charlotte’s Web 2 & 4 (Sat-Mon). Primeval 9.
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SwEET POTATOES wITH A GINGER-CIDER REDUCTION
unlike many recipes for mashed sweet potatoes, these contain very little butter. they are ultrasmooth and have a fantastic, zippy flavor….made possible by reducing apple cider and adding lots of fresh ginger.
• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 4 cups fresh cider
• ¼ cup peeled, minced fresh ginger
• 2 t butter
• salt and pepper
put the sweet potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by 2 inches. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until very tender, about 40 minutes. drain and cool. then peel and cut into large chunks.
bring the cider and half the ginger to a boil in a heavy saucepan over high heat. reduce to medium, and simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about half an hour (but it might take longer — be patient!). transfer the cider, remaining ginger, sweet potatoes and butter to a food processor and process until very smooth. season with salt and pepper.
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Healthy and Hearty
stepping stone Wellness Center lets them eat cake
by SUZANNE PODHAIZER
As spas go, Lyndonville’s Stepping Stone offers many of the usual services: massages, wraps, scrubs, polishes. Perched on a 570-acre parcel atop Darling Hill, the 2-year-old family business doubles as an inn — Jacuzzi tubs and saunas are available to all guests, and there’s space for yoga or workouts with the on-site personal trainer. In the café, things get a bit unusual. Rather than steamed veggies, broiled fish and other spa standards, the menu features hearty fare. The juicy beef “farm
food pyramid guidelines. Instead, the center follows the “traditional” food philosophies advocated by the Weston Price Foundation and its spokeswoman-president Sally Fallon. In her book, Nourishing Traditions, Fallon blames the industrialized American diet for many modern diseases, and calls for a return to local whole foods, grown organically. She bucks mainstream nutrition advice, and stresses the health benefits of red meat and full-fat dairy products from grass-fed animals. She also encourages consuming lacto-fermented foods, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, as digestive aids, and warns against vegetable oils such as canola,
The juicy beef “farm burger” is topped with melted cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and mushrooms. Tomato bisque is accompanied by “grown-up” grilled cheese.
burger” is topped with melted cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and mushrooms. Tomato bisque is accompanied by “grown-up” grilled cheese. And a dollop of whipped cream embellishes the flourless chocolate cake. It’s the sort of food modern nutritionists warn us not to eat. So what’s it doing in a wellness regime?
Stepping Stone doesn’t follow the USDA’s
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for surgery and chemotherapy. The cancer recurred. Second time around, Downing refused allopathic treatment for a “mindbody” approach that involved massage, hydrotherapy and a dramatic diet change. A devout Catholic, he also attended religious healing services. At his next check-up, the cancer was gone, along with his scars from a previous operation.
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which are high in Omega-6 fatty acids and low in Omega-3s. Refined flour and sugar are twin evils. And, of course, hydrogenated oils are off the menu.
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Downing felt compelled to share with others what he’d learned from his unique experience. He founded Stepping Stone Wellness Center in April 2005 with the intention of helping other people avoid illness — not just cancer, but heart disease and even the common cold.
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The spa’s founder, Richard Downing, is sold on Fallon fare because he followed her eating advice as part of his own self-designed cure for colon cancer. When he was first diagnosed with the disease, he went
The Stepping Stone Café serves up Fallon’s ideology. The signature free-range chicken salad — flavored with carrots, ginger and apples — is topped with lettuce and served on nutty sprouted wheat bread with soup or salad on the side. Like all of the café’s entrées, it comes with a little
dish of fermented veggies. The cheddar on the burger is made from raw milk, and the continental breakfast includes wholemilk yogurt. Rounding out the meal, the decadent chocolate cake is made with raw, iron-rich Rapadura sugar rather than the refined white stuff.
Even in winter, mesclun greens for the garden salads are grown in an on-site greenhouse, along with cherry, plum and slicing tomatoes. In the summer, garden and greenhouse manager Ralph Caldwell grows about 70 percent of the veggies the center serves, including asparagus from a patch that can be seen through the café’s windows. Sage, oregano, rosemary and thyme come from a sizable herb garden.
The Downing property bears fruit, too. Land that was hayfield just 20 years ago now yields red and black currants, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, strawberries
and hazelnuts. Pears and plums will be coming when the trees mature.
Another way the Downings adhere to Fallon’s philosophies is by offering only grass-fed meat, which is higher in vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy CLA — conjugated linoleic acid — than grain-fed beef. They take it to the next level by raising their own cattle. Downing’s son Stephen cares for the 120 or so Belted Galloways. The animals, affectionately called “belties,” are mostly black with a white “belt” around the midsection. The breed is thought to have originated in the 16th century.
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weight” — much longer than factory-farmed cows, which are typically slaughtered at 20 months — the resulting meat is flavorful and well-marbled.
The homegrown animals provide meat for the hamburgers and many of the café’s daily specials, such as spicy enchiladas. Downing’s granddaughter Rachel runs the kitchen, using bones to make soup stock rich in glucosamine and chondroitin — both important for healthy joints. The beef is also featured down the road at the Wildflower Inn, which the family also owns, and is available for sale at local food stores and co-ops under their Meadow View Farms label; Paul hopes to expand to the
“body-mind-spirit” triumvirate that Richard Downing believes helped him get well, and that drives the Stepping Stone program. Regular exercise is also stressed. Personal trainer Jennifer Kirchoff designs regimens to help clients at different fitness levels get healthier — and maybe work off some of the calories from that chocolate cake.
Beginning later this month, Stepping Stone will begin offering intensive, multi-day wellness programs to guests and interested locals. The first workshop, entitled “Family Wellness: Optimizing Health Through Good Nutrition,” will run January 26 through 28. Helmed by Dr. David Katz, a health columnist
Cattle strains such as American Herefords and Beefmaster, which have been “bred to the feedlot” — selected for traits that work well on factory farms — can’t easily make the transition to a grass-only diet, according to another one of Downing’s sons, Paul, who manages the center’s grounds. “Heirloom” animals make for both healthier meat and easier farming, he stresses. “Belties” comfortably graze on pasture and hay, but can also digest twigs and tanninrich leaves, which are natural de-wormers. “We never have to de-worm our cows,” Paul says. Although the cattle take two and a half years to reach “market
Burlington market.
At Stepping Stone, the food doesn’t stop at the café door. Guests who select inn and spa packages are treated to appetizers when they arrive, and find healthy treats stashed in their rooms. Books scattered throughout the inn focus on topics such detoxing fasts and healthy eating. Even some of the spa services draw on the healing properties of food: Mud wraps come with “green tea” and “seaweed” options, and salt scrubs are scented with citrus, vanilla or herbs. Hot cocoa, peppermint and coffee feature in various therapies, too.
But food, pampering and relaxation are only part of the
for O magazine and a medical contributor to ABC news, the session will include meals, cooking lessons, talks on fitness and nutrition, and time to relax in the spa or explore the grounds. The Downings are in the process of erecting a chapel to be used for meditation and prayer. With a nod to the family’s Catholic convictions, the plan is to have the building consecrated so that masses and weddings can be performed there. Non-Catholic visitors are encouraged to meditate, walk in the woods or visit local places of worship that mesh with their faiths. Whatever works . . . up an appetite.
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Cooking with Gusto
Can’t differentiate the cuisine of Italy’s Friuli region from that of Liguria or Piedmonte? Chef-
Owner Kevin Cleary of Burlington’s L’Amante is leading a winter tasting tour without leaving his ristorante.
Starting Monday and running through the end of February — excepting the week of Valentine’s Day — L’Amante will offer three-course, regional dinners Monday through Thursday night. Each week, a different segment of “the boot” will get a chance to shine.
This is the fourth year L’Amante has spiced up January — a notoriously slow month in the restaurant business — with enticing Italian tastes that have never been on the menu.
Next week’s offerings come from Tuscany. The following week features Friuli, which Cleary and his wife Kathi, also his business partner, visited in September. “I think I’m most excited about Friuli right now,” he says. The northern region, which borders Austria and Slovenia, is known for polenta, apple strudel and prosciutto di San Daniele — often considered the pinnacle of proscuittos. Subsequent weeks will bring fare from Liguria, seafood-rich Sicily and Piedmonte to Vermont. “We always do Tuscany and Piedmonte,” Cleary notes. “We go there often and have a connection with them. The other three we’ll mix up.”
While the menu at L’Amante usually features traditional Italian food with a “modern or American twist,” Cleary says, the regional menus are strictly traditional. Many of the dishes are simple, featuring three or four ingredients that are indigenous to a particular part of the country.
And what of the wine? Kevin and Kathi are bringing in many vini that aren’t on the regular menu. Each is paired with a different course.
The full meal costs $30 per person — without the wine — and includes an appetizer, pasta dish and entrée. Desserts can be ordered from the regular menu separately. It’s never too cold for basil ice cream.
Nut Gains
Internet buzz is a boon for niche businesses. A perfect example? Vermont Nut Free Chocolates of Grande Isle makes 99 percent of its sales online at www.vermontnutfree.com.
Gail and Mark Elvidge began the business 10 years ago “out of frustration,” according to Gail. Their son Tanner is highly allergic to peanuts, and there were no chocolates on the market that were safe for him to eat — almost all chocolates are processed on machines that occasionally touch peanuts or peanut oil. “I started to make him his own treats,” Gail says.
In 1998, Nut Free started selling on the web. Things were a bit slow at first, but around 2000, business began to pick up, and Gail can now afford to work on the business full time. These days, Vermont Nut Free ships about 150,000 pounds of chocolate each year, mostly within the U.S. and Canada between Halloween and Easter — the traditional busy season for chocolate companies. Nut Free also has customers in Taiwan, Australia and Portugal.
Along with their long-distance success, the Elvidges have also gotten lots of support closer to home. Tanner’s school, Grand Isle Elementary, now uses Nut Free Chocolate in its Valentine’s Day gift exchange. “They’ve already placed an order for heart-shaped pops,” Gail mentions. For a buck, youngsters can send a chocolate heart and note to a friend, without putting those with allergies in danger. That’s one cool school.
Good Food, Better Name
Eat Good Food Vergennes has been under new ownership for only a week, but changes are already in the works. New owner, Chef Matt Birong of South Burlington, plans to “build on what has already worked” at the popular spot. He’ll be expanding the menu, paring down the grocery section to make it all local, and increasing the number of seats. For now, the business hours will stay the same.
Although the new menu isn’t set yet, Birong is pretty sure breakfast will include huevos rancheros and banana-Nutella French toast. Lunch will feature EGF’s famous panini, plus a bunch of new options: daily soups, more salads and a variety of sandwiches on freshly baked breads.
Another big change? The name. Birong’s deal with owner Tara Vaughan-Hughes — who is still running Eat Good Food Grill, Bar and Deli in
Middlebury — requires that he change it within four months. To get the community involved, Birong is holding a restaurant-naming contest. For the next month, send any fabulous ideas to Eat Good Food, 221 Main Street, Vergennes, VT, 05491. The winner will score a delicious prize: $250 in store credit.
Crumbs
Three Tomatoes was closed for renovations all last week. What’s cooking at the Church Street trattoria? Updates include a private dining room, a full bar and, of course, a new look. See for yourself when it re-opens on Friday . . . Signs of winter?
Steaming hot chocolate suddenly sounds pretty good. On Saturday, Lake Champlain Chocolates will be giving away samples of their Traditional, Aztec, Old World and New World varieties . . . The Bangkok Bistro Thai Steakhouse on Shelburne Road has gone the way of Rosita’s, La Caretta and El Mariachi. (Figure in Burlington’s shuttered Miguel’s and Coyote, and you have to wonder: Is it a Mexican thing?) The Thai Steakhouse was locked down and dark last Saturday night. A paper sign covering the wooden one announced a Thai successor, Lemon Grass, “coming soon.”
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How Vermont’s Black River Produce pioneered the local-food movement
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Diners at good Vermont restaurants have come to expect menus featuring fresh radicchio or local broccoli rabe. But the eating options haven’t always been so vast. Thirty years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to find
vehicles including three tractor-trailers, Black River Produce is perhaps Vermont’s biggest local-food success story. It currently employs 160 people and generates annual revenues in the neighborhood of $35 million. Black River started with two guys who had the right idea at the right time. In 1977, Stephen
Chefs all over the state seek out foods from the farm down the street. But only one company delivers them fresh, on time, six days a week.
canned veggies on the plate, even in fine establishments. Culinary standards have risen. Chefs all over the state seek out foods from the farm down the road. But only one company delivers them fresh, on-time, six days a week: Black River Produce.
With headquarters in North Springfield, a retail store in Proctorsville and a fleet of 40
Birge and Mark Curran were happy but penniless ski bums trying to figure out their futures. They were living in Ludlow — far removed from the culinary cutting edge. The General Electric plant, now long gone, was the employer in town, and its lunch-bucket-toting workers gave the place a distinctly blue-collar feel. Okemo ski area existed, but it was a far cry from
the major-league resort it is today.
Birge, now 54, was a winter transplant from Connecticut who loved to ski. He paid the bills by waiting tables and washing dishes at Nikki’s restaurant, one of the better establishments in town. Curran, 52, was also a diehard skier, hailed from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and made his living as a carpenter. They met on the slopes at Okemo.
The two had a lot going for them: by the mid- to late-1970s, the whole culture of the southern Vermont mountain town was in flux. Birge knew from his table-waiting days that even the better eateries in the area weren’t serving fresh produce. At the same time, eager young chefs, who couldn’t possibly have afforded a restaurant in Boston or Manhattan, were headed north to establish themselves where the real estate was more affordable. As the weekend ski business blossomed, the new clientele was asking for more than spaghetti and meatballs with an iceberg salad on the side.
“The chefs were begging for fresh produce, and the only game in town was Twin State Fruit out of White River Junction. They carried only the basics,” recalls Birge. “We saw a great opportunity.”
What the partners didn’t have going for them was money. In fact, they didn’t have any; it
would be three years before they were able to pay themselves regular salaries. A couple of banks rejected their loan applications, but the Rutland Savings Bank came through with $5000. That was the turning point.
Birge and Curran used the money to buy an old van and some refrigerator equipment. They found a small storefront in what is now Ludlow’s Village Pizza, and installed counters, shelves and the refrigerator. Mark Livermore, a businessman from Weston, joined the company. The business, then called Black River Market, was born.
Curran describes a typical day in the early years: “You started at 1 a.m. to drive to Boston. You’d get back here by 9 a.m. to unload. Then you’d repack the truck to make deliveries, and you’d take off on the delivery route. Sometimes you’d get home by 9 p.m.”
“Tuesdays were Innkeepers’ Day at Okemo,” Birge remembers, “so on Tuesdays you’d ski.”
The pick-up route went way beyond Boston. The duo would also stop in Greenfield and Springfield, Massachusetts, to buy specialty breads, whole grains or some other item one of them fancied. They bought from their favorite produce brokers in Boston, and from local Vermont farmers who occasionally required them to harvest the produce themselves. “We showed the chefs what we could get, and their eyes popped out,” says Birge.
Birge and Curran have stayed ahead of the curve, responding quickly to market trends and reinventing their business as necessary. They’ve witnessed increasing demand for whole grains, root vegetables such as celery root and jicama and more varieties of greens. Before long the wholesale business had outstripped the retail operation, and Birge and Curran set up shop in an old livery stable outside of Ludlow — something that would never fly in these hygiene-conscious times. They also changed the company name to Black River Produce, and created an extensive distribution network that now includes parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and a bit of upstate New York, in addition to corner-to-corner coverage of Vermont.
Black River expanded its line of offerings beyond fresh produce to include dairy products and flowers. The common denominator, according to Curran, is that “everything we offer has a shelf life of three days.” They sell nothing that isn’t perishable, with the possible exception of the one-cup coffee packets available at the retail outlet.
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Another common thread in their purchasing is that they buy “local” whenever possible. Both say emphatically it’s the ethic that guides their business decisions, the reason they do what they do. Of course, local is relative. Buying from a neighboring farmer down the road is the ideal scenario. But Vermont strawberries are fleeting. Out-of-season strawberries from New Jersey are more local than strawberries from Southern California.
In the late 1980s, sensing more growth potential, Curran and Birge bought a building along Route 103 in Proctorsville, and opened a retail outlet cum warehouse facility. It became a busy place as they increased the size of their fleet and added new customers to their delivery routes. In 1994, they added seafood to their product line, going as far afield as Chile
trailers make pick-up runs to Boston, Hartford and the Connecticut River Valley. Delivery stops include colleges, institutions, and retail outlets — particularly food co-ops — all over Vermont, western New Hampshire and northwestern Massachusetts.
In Chittenden County, says Birge, competition is fierce with other wholesalers such as U.S. Foods and Sysco. What makes Black River different, Curran notes, is that his trucks deliver six days a week, and a customer can call in an order as late as 10 p.m. the night before and have it delivered the next day. U.S. Foods and Sysco, in contrast, deliver three days a week and require a call-in by 5 p.m. prior.
And there are other significant distinctions. U.S. Foods and Sysco are national distributors that supply restaurants with everything from crates of
and Argentina to get it.
Since 1990, Black River Produce has expanded at an annual rate of nearly 10 percent, says Curran. Although the growth curve has flattened a bit in recent years, it’s still positive, as evidenced by the company’s recent purchase of the old Idlenot Dairy Plant in North Springfield. Half of its 60,000 square feet are refrigerated.
Today, 25 to 30 Black River Produce trucks roll out of the North Springfield plant each day, while the three tractor-
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tomato paste to produce and paper napkins. Black River, the only statewide distributor in Vermont, hauls all-fresh cargo. Birge and Curran’s future plans involve adding more colleges and institutions to their wholesale customer list. Birge says they may also expand the company’s line of dairy products. But they have no intention of changing the local nature of their business. In fact, they’d like it to be more so. Says Curran, “We support the local-food movement 100 percent.”
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MUSE :: Virginia-born Erin McKeown is one of the most versatile singer-songwriters around. Over the course of five studio albums and two EPs, she’s experimented with folk, romantic pop and straight-up rock. On her latest release, Sing You Sinners, she digs into the American songbook for inspired covers of classics by the likes of Cole Porter and Fats Waller The album transcends novelty with a sound that’s both bristling and intimate McKeown is a consummate performer whose live shows have earned her a dedicated following. Hear why when she appears at the Higher Ground Ballroom this Friday. San Francisco songsmith Sean Hayes warms up.
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XM Satellite radio subscribers will soon get the chance to hear Vermont comic artist/rocker James Kochalka interviewed on “XmKids,” which airs at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 19. The episode will be rebroadcast the following day at 2 & 6 p.m., and Sunday, January 20, at 9 a.m.
Those familiar with Kochalka’s music know that it’s got major youth potential. Unfortunately, not all of it is G, or even PG-rated. Although all of his songs are zany, many feature decidedly adult subject matter. XmKids director Mindy Thomas was well aware of this, but she wanted to chat with Kochalka about the more kid-friendly tunes he’s penned in his career.
The interview inspired Kochalka to release an online-only album for young’uns. Called Why Is the Sky Blue?, it collects some of his wildest and wackiest numbers. Well, at least the ones that don’t require a lesson in grown-up anatomy.
The 10-tune release features the already famous “Hockey Monkey,” as well as lesser-known (but equally infectious) numbers such as “Pizza Rocket” and the ridiculous “Frog on Top of a Skyscraper.” It’s currently available through iTunes and other online retailers. Kochalka has a theory about why his tunes are popular with the Crayola demographic. “Kids like my songs because they’re funny and silly,” he says. “And most importantly, I don’t talk down to them.”
A 7 p.m. bedtime isn’t exactly conducive to rock ’n’ roll. Still, Kochalka is delighted with his vertically challenged fan base. “The songs on Why Is the Sky Blue? were written for the adult hipsters who were my main audience up until recently,” he explains. “Then the kids discovered my music and love it with a passion that grown-ups just can’t touch.”
Last year was huge for Kochalka, with his Ryko release Spread Your Evil Wingsand Fly enjoying widespread critical acclaim. One tune from the record, “Britney’s Silver Can,” was included on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 100 songs of 2006. Hey, I liked it, too!
GOING GLOBAL
Everybody likes recognition, and local musicians are no exception. Recently, two Vermont acts received accolades from national and international organizations. And it’s not even Christmas.
Middlebury-area Irish-American folk act O’hAnleigh were lauded by the International Narrative Songwriting Competition for their tune “The Town of Strabane.” The song, from their debut disc Of Irish Crossings Told, was awarded honorable mention in INSC’s Children’s/ Fantasy/Novelty category.
It’s easy to see why the ditty was included in that grouping, as it concerns three girls dancing around a “faery tree” in Northern Ireland. As it turns out, one of ’em is spirited away by an otherworldly sprite, never to be heard from again. Guess her cellphone didn’t have a trans-dimensional calling plan.
Burlington rockers Close to Nowhere have been named as finalists by Song of the Year, a Texas-based organization whose goal is to uncover, well, the song of the year. Their panel of “expert judges” includes Grammy Award-winning artists, media representatives and
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industry professionals. One of ’em is Norah Jones, who has certainly “moved a few units,” as they say in the biz.
CTN submitted their tune “Songs From the Living” to the international contest, which benefits VH-1’s Save the Music Foundation. Top prize is $10,000 in cash and a bunch of other musician-oriented stuff. We’ll keep our fingers crossed
STONE KEEPS ROLLING
Green Mountain banjo guru Gordon Stone has some pretty big gigs ahead. He’s been chosen to join fellow banjo man Tony Trischka at select dates on the legend’s “Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular” tour. Other notables in the revolving lineup include Earl Scruggs, Béla Fleck Kenny Ingram and Steve Martin, who, in addition to his comedic talent, is quite the banjo player
Trischka is appearing minus Stone at Bradford’s Middle Earth Music Hall this Friday. (See page 12B.) Our boy will hook up with Trischka for two later shows: February 10 at the Wescott Community Center in Syracuse, and the following day at New York City’s The Makor.
Stone and his band can be heard t two local venues this week – Montpelier’s Black Door on Friday, and
Bolton Valley Resort the following day.
Later this year, the group will head to Snow.down ’07, the annual weekend music festival hosted by jam heroes moe. The event takes place at various Olympic Center venues in Lake Placid, New York, March 23 through 25. Other acts in this year’s lineup include The Disco Biscuits, Little Feat and Brazilian Girls, as well as Vermont bands Vorcza and Lucy Vincent. And that’s just a partial roster; check www.snoedown.com for the full lowdown.
BRINGING THE NOISE
This weekend, Montpelier’s Langdon Street Café is throwing a few benefit events to help ’em build a kickin’ P.A. LSC booking honcho Ed Dufresne says a customized sound system for the joint is long overdue. “It’s been the missing ingredient in making the café the best venue it can be,” he relates.
On Friday, January 19, there’s a “reggae-funk dance party” with Boombaclap! — a central Vermont supergroup featuring Phil Carr, Robinson Morse, Miriam Bernardo and Sarah Grace. Café tables will be cleared away to accommodate the inevitable dance action. The following evening brings “The Best of LSC,” which features several of the café’s “super-talented baristas.” These include Sarah Grace, Lisa Raitkainen and Aliza LaPaglia. Later on, Latinfolk/torch-jazz act Amapola will take the stage. The party keeps going with Jay Ekis & Friends, a funky jam session featuring a bevy of local musicians. So swing by, make your donation and help the Langdon crew achieve their sonic dreams.
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TOBY ARONSON (classical guitar), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by IRISH SESSIONS, 9 p.m. NC.
RED THREAD (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
RICK REDDINGTON & STONEY LOVE (rock), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC.
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC, Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC.
MYSTAFINE, DIVERSITY FORCE
COALITION (reggae), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $5/NC. 18+.
ANDREW SMITH DISASTER, SILENT MIND (rock), Club Metronome, $5/10. 18+. 9 p.m.
802 SNOWBOARD & SKATE SHOP
COLLEGE DANCE PARTY (DJs), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+.
DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK
KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC.
BEATS & PIECES WITH DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC.
JOHN DEMUS PRESENTS: ENCORE (roots-reggae), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC.
KARAOKE WITH BONNIE, St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC.
BILLY CALDWELL (singer-songwriter), Monkey House, 7 p.m. NC.
CELTIC PARTY NIGHT OPEN SESSION Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8:30 p.m. NC.
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REV. NATHAN BRADY CRAIN (dirty solo acoustic), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.
SEAN ZIGMUND (singer-songwriter), Langdon St. Café, 7:30 p.m. Donations, followed by ERIC SOMMER (folk, pop), 9 p.m. Donations.
DAVE KELLER (blues, soul), Finkerman’s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 7 p.m. NC.
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OPEN MIKE, Monopole, 9:30 p.m. NC.
JIM CHARONKO (solo guitar), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
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SHANE HARDIMAN GROUP (jazz), Radio Bean,9 p.m. NC; ANTONY SANTOR TRIO (jazz), 10 p.m. NC.
ELLEN POWELL & GEOFF KIM (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
MOONSHINE JAZZ WITH ZAK
MITCHELL, Rí Rá Irish Pub, 10 p.m. NC.
A-DOG PRESENTS GTD WITH BURNT & NETWORK (hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC.
PULSE PROPHETS (funk-rock, reggae), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.
HONKY-TONK HAPPY HOUR Langdon St. Café, 6 p.m. Donations, followed by BOOMBACLAP (reggae, funk; LSC sound system benefit), 9 p.m. Donations.
GORDON STONE BAND (funkgrass), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5.
LATIN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ HECTOR (salsa, merengue), Positive Pie 2, 10 p.m. NC.
BLUE LIGHT LOUNGE WITH NICHOLAS CASSARINO, GIOVANNI ROSETTO & GEZA CARR (jazz), Positive Pie 2, 10 p.m. Donations.
TONY TRISCHKA’S DOUBLE BANJO
SPECTACULAR, THE TOUGHCATS (newgrass, Americana), Middle Earth, 8:30 p.m. $18.
CHRIS KLEEMAN (solo acoustic), Iron Lantern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: northern
VIP LADIES’ NIGHT WITH DJ SKIPPY (top 40, r&b, reggae),Tabu Café & Nightclub, 9 p.m. NC. 18+.
THREAT END (rock), Monopole, 10 p.m. NC.
EVAN GOODROW BAND (funk, rock), Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. $7.
TERRY DIERS (gospel, r&b), Bee’s Knees, 7:30 p.m. NC.
UNSTOPHER RAWLS (originals & covers), Village Tavern at Smuggler’s Notch Inn, 8 p.m. NC.
AL COPLEY (blues, boogie-woogie), Matterhorn, 9 p.m. $7.
:: southern
THE OPAL OVALS (avant-garde, experimental), Main St. Museum, 8 p.m. NC.
SAT.20
:: burlington area
THE WILLOUGHBYS (Americana), Radio Bean, 9:30 p.m. NC; AUSTIN SIRCH (indie-folk), 9 p.m. NC; FELIX SONNY BOY WILSON (oldtime blues), 10:30 p.m. NC.
THE COMPLAINTS (rock), Rí Rá Irish Pub 10 p.m. NC.
LEAH RANDAZZO GROUP (r&b, jazz, funk), Red Square, 9 p.m. $3, followed by DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), midnight. $3.
KIP MEAKER (blues), 1/2 Lounge, 7 p.m. NC, followed by SMASHUP DERBY WITH DJ TRICKY PAT (mash-ups), 10 p.m. NC.
BLUES FOR BREAKFAST (jam, Grateful Dead tribute), Nectar’s, 10 p.m. $5. RETRONOME (’80s dance party), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $5. MASSIVE (DJs), Rasputin’s, 10 p.m. $3.
LATIN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ HECTOR (salsa, merengue), Second Floor, 8 p.m. NC, followed by LADIES’ NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ ROBBIE J. (top 40, hiphop, old-school beats), 11 p.m. $3/10. 18+.
DJ C-LOW (hip-hop), Ruben James, 10 p.m. NC.
DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK KARAOKE JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC.
ROCKSTEADY WITH DJ ZEEJAY (hiphop classics), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC.
VT UNION PRESENTS: “THE SPOT” (hip-hop DJs), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC.
HIGH LONESOME (alt-country), Blue Star Café, 9 p.m. NC.
BOOGIE WONDERLAND FAMILY
DANCE PARTY, Higher Ground Ballroom, 3 p.m. $5. Family pass $20. AA, followed by JANUARY THAW BEACH PARTY WITH DJS ALAN PERRY & CRAIG MITCHELL (dance, house), Higher Ground Ballroom. 9 p.m. $7/10.
Mad River Unplugged at Valley Players Theater Rt. 100, Waitsfield, 496-8910. Main St. Grill 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188. Manhattan Pizza & Pub 167 Main St., Burlington, 658-6776.
Matterhorn 4969 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8198. McKee’s Pub 19 East Allen St., Winooski, 655-0048. Melting Pot Café Rt 2, East Montpelier, 223-1303. Memorial Auditorium 250 Main St, Burlington, 864-6044. Mes Amis 311 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-8512. Middle Earth Music Hall, Bradford, 222-4748. Miguel’s Stowe Away 68 Church St., Burlington, 651-5298. The Monkey House 30 Main St., Winooski, 655-4563. Monopole 7 Protection Ave., Plattsburgh, N.Y., 518-563-2222.
Burlington, 658-0466.
878-4901.
586-7533.
DEEP SODA, POSE DEAD: COLLECTED & DESTROYED VOL. 2
(Self-released, CD)
In another dimension, Burlington’s Deep Soda are legendary, spoken of with the same fervor as Frank Zappa, Oingo Boingo and Ween. In such a rarified realm, major labels still take chances on music that isn’t funneled directly from American Idol.
Our current levels of technology don’t give us full access to this domain, but we can pick up the occasional transmission. Pose Dead: Collected & Destroyed Vol. 2 the latest installment in a proposed Deep Soda trilogy — is one such artifact.
The previous release found DS exploring the mechanics of commerciality with highly addictive meta-jingles. Pose Dead takes a different approach, deconstructing guitar rock with surgical precision. Opener “Backsen Jawsen Eyeholes” is like a ride on a punk-rock vomit comet. Guitars careen wildly as vocalist Mondhexe spits incomprehensible prose: “M’world seems to leans to one side, ’cause someone fucked my seer with steroidal suspension / Only haffa me is clear and that’s reason enough to grit my teeth so hard an’ make the faces I do / Backsen jawsen eyeholes,” he frenziedly sings.
“Spirit Flies Ahead,” on the other hand, is actually quite lovely. It’s a psych-metal sing-along, built on a powerful groove and colored with splashes of neon guitar.
It’s back to the spastic for “Leviathan Hades,” which is either about cult reprogramming or a recipe for invoking demons. The music is brilliantly herky-jerky, but the lyrics are the main attraction: “Disrobe and dose and go, in a circle on the floor / Leviathan Hades, up from the depths / Leviathan Hades, caught in the neural net / Leviathan Hades, we’re going to drill you!” Later, the band advises listeners to “put on the Nikes and drink the Kool-Aid.” Those susceptible to charismatic influence might wanna skip it.
The only tune that doesn’t do it for me is “Bastone Method (Hot Lobbies).” For one reason or another, it just sounds weaker than the other cuts. It does have a bitchin’ guitar solo, however.
“Transcendental Jerk” takes a cautious look at mystical exploration. “Overdosed on my powers, enrobed by the night / I go into the darkest part of the cycle / And what I find there makes me shudder / I glow afterwards with the knowledge: I’m still the same jerk.” Sounds like my Monday mornings.
I could go on and on about this album, but you really ought to hear it for yourself. It’ll be available free of charge to those attending Deep Soda’s release party on Friday, January 19, at Club Metronome — isn’t that convenient?
CASEY REA
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JOSH BROOKS, THE WHITE HOUSE SESSIONS
(Self-released, EP-CD)
The career of a singer-songwriter can be unforgiving. The spectrum of challenges ranges from developing a unique voice in an overcrowded genre to hauling gear from bookshop to coffeehouse, holding out for tip-jar coinage.
Seasoned local troubadour Josh Brooks knows this lifestyle well. He’s spent the past decade amassing a small but loyal following with his guitar, harmonica and wasp-stung pipes. With two solid records to his name, Brooks found his creative wellspring all but dry in 2003. Overwhelmed by a fulltime job, graduate school and a burgeoning family, he had little time to follow his musical muse. But a chance gig in 2006 re-ignited his songwriting spark, and he began working on his third full-length album.
As of early 2007, it’s not quite finished. To tide fans over, Brooks has released a five-song EP called The White House Sessions The disc collects a handful of demo tracks recorded a few years back. Despite their humble origins, the tunes have a warmer, more fleshed-out sound than did his previous efforts.
Brooks addresses both personal and universal themes with emotional authenticity. His affinity for Americana titans such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark is evident throughout the recording.
Opener “I’m Going to Texas” recalls the raucous side of Johnny Cash — all galloping drums and frenetic guitar strums. Brooks’ frustrations are readily apparent as he belts the lines “Never seen much more of Austin than what fits on my screen,” and “I’ve been stuck in these Green Mountains where the sun don’t shine.”
The ups and downs of domestic life — which Brooks alludes to in four of the five songs here — provide great songwriting fodder. But I can’t help thinking these tunes would be more effective sprinkled throughout a full-length.
The melancholy “Shadow Where I Stand” is about balancing musical passion with the responsibilities of family. The strain is evident in Brooks’ intimate lyrics: “Mama feels that kicking in her belly like a mule / And in all her dreams it’s me that’s written ‘Folsom Prison Blues,’” he sings.
“’Til the End of Time” evokes the comforting warmth of a solid relationship, but the vocal melody is a little too close to The Band’s classic cut “The Weight.”
Brooks remains a valuable fixture in a scene swarming with lesser talents. Be sure to toss a little something in the jar when he swings by the Langdon Street Café on Thursday, January 25.
JOSH LACLAIR
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MICROPHONE MANEUVERS::
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his first 12-inch single back in 1998, and continues to deliver whipsmart urban music. As a member of the acclaimed hip-hop act The Perceptionists, Akrobatic solidified his already fierce reputation. Now signed to prominent hiphop label Fat Beats, he’ll release a new solo album sometime this year. Can’t wait? Catch him with The Aztext, Granite State, Project Move and Burnt at Club Metronome on Wednesday, January 24.
:: central
GORDON STONE BAND (funkgrass), Bolton Valley Resort, 9 p.m. NC.
SANDHILL (rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.
THE BEST OF LSC WITH LISA RAITKAINEN, SARAH GRACE & MORE (LSC sound system benefit), Langdon St. Café, 7 p.m. Donations; AMAPOLA (Latin torch songs), 9 p.m. Donations; JAY EKIS & FRIENDS (funk, rock), 11 p.m. Donations.
GUAGUA (psychotropical jazz), Black Door Bar & Bistro, 9:30 p.m. $3-5. DJ J-TWIST (hip-hop dance party), Positive Pie 2, 10 p.m. NC.
OLD-TIME SESSIONS (traditional), Radio Bean, from 1 p.m. NC; TONY BROWN (singer-songwriter), 6 p.m. NC; THE SEEDS (indie-rock), 7 p.m. NC; FORREST MUELRATH & THE JUDAS TREES (indie-rock), 9 p.m. NC.
SONNY & PERLEY (international cabaret), Adrianas Up, noon. NC.
FUTURE METHODS (hip-hop), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC.
MI YARD REGGAE NIGHT WITH DJS BIG DOG & DEMUS Nectar’s, 10 p.m. NC.
SUNDAY NIGHT MASS WITH JUSTIN B, JUSTIN R.E.M., DJK (electronic), Club Metronome,10 p.m. $5/10. 18+.
PINE STREET JAZZ WITH TARYN NOELLE Lincoln Inn Tavern, 9 p.m. NC.
KARAOKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 6 p.m. NC.
KARAOKE WITH PETE,Backstage Pub, 9 p.m. NC.
:: central
REBECCA PADULA (contemporary folk singer-songwriter), Bolton Valley Resort, 3 p.m. NC.
MORSE-CARR-MOROZ TRIO (jazz), Langdon St. Café, 9 p.m. Donations.
:: northern
DJ DANCE PARTY Rusty Nail, 10 p.m. NC.
MON.22
:: burlington area
OPEN MIKE, Radio Bean, 8 p.m. NC.
NICK CASSARINO ENSEMBLE (jazz), Red Square, 10 p.m. NC.
THE OLD SILVER BAND, DOMESTIC BLEND (beachgrass, acoustic jam), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. $5/NC. 18+.
SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT WITH DJS FATTIE B & ZEEJAY (laid-back grooves), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC.
REGGAE CAFÉ WITH JAH RED, Blue Star Café, 8 p.m. NC.
:: central
OPEN MIKE,Langdon St. Café, 7 p.m. NC.
TUE.23
:: burlington area
GUAGUA (psychotropical jazz), Radio Bean, 6 p.m. NC, followed by HONKY-TONK SESSIONS, 10 p.m. NC.
MIKE MARTIN & GEOFF KIM (jazz), Leunig’s, 7 p.m. NC.
BASHMENT WITH DMS & SUPER K (reggae, dancehall, hip-hop), Red Square, 9 p.m. NC.
DJ FAT PAT (reggae, funk, soul), Auggie’s Island Grill, 10 p.m. NC.
LIVE MUSIC, Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC.
KELLY RAVIN OF LUCY VINCENT (solo acoustic), Monkey House, 10 p.m. NC.
BLUEGRASS NIGHT WITH MAD MOUNTAIN SCRAMBLERS, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
:: champlain valley
SHOOTER NIGHT, City Limits, 7:30 p.m. NC.
:: central
FILM NIGHT WITH LIZ DRAKE, Langdon St. Café, 8 p.m. Donations.
KARAOKE WITH BLUE MOON ENTERTAINMENT, Charlie O’s, 9 p.m. NC.
JUSTIN LEVINSON BAND (pop-rock), Red Square, 8 p.m. NC.
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC, Rí Rá Irish Pub, 7 p.m. NC.
CLOSE TO NOWHERE, THE NIGHTBIRDS, THE MARIGOLDS (rock), Nectar’s, 9 p.m. NC.
AKROBATIK, THE AZTEXT, GRANITE STATE, PROJECT MOVE, BURNT (hip-hop), Club Metronome, 10 p.m. $5/10. 18+.
802 SNOWBOARD & SKATE SHOP COLLEGE DANCE PARTY (DJs), Second Floor, 10 p.m. NC/$5. 18+.
DAVE HARRISON’S STARSTRUCK
KARAOKE, JP’s Pub, 10 p.m. NC.
BEATS & PIECES WITH DJ A-DOG (hip-hop), Green Room, 10 p.m. NC.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH DJ ZJ & GUESTS (live hip-hop), Plan B, 10 p.m. NC.
JOHN DEMUS PRESENTS: ENCORE (roots-reggae), Wine Works, 10 p.m. NC.
KARAOKE WITH BONNIE, St. John’s Club, 7 p.m. NC.
BILLY CALDWELL (singer-songwriter), Monkey House, 7 p.m. NC.
CELTIC PARTY NIGHT, Lincoln Inn Tavern, 7 p.m. NC.
OPEN MIKE, Geno’s Karaoke Club, from 8:30 p.m. NC.
:: central OXO (rock), Charlie O’s, 9:30 p.m. NC.
LAUREL BRAUNS (singer-songwriter), Langdon St. Café, 7:30 p.m. Donations, followed by ANAÏS MITCHELL, MIKE MERENDA (singer-songwriters), 8:30 p.m. Donations.
DAVE KELLER (blues, soul), Finkerman’s Riverside Bar-B-Q, 7 p.m. NC.
Various cultures add tintinnabulation to traditional movements, but the subcontinent boogies down with bells on — literally. Dancer Mary Brust (pictured) specializes in bharatanatyam, a movement form that originated in southern India’s ancient temple ceremonies. Brust, the current director of the Vermont Global Village Project, began studying with dance master Revathi Ramachandran while living in Chennai, India in 1996. Dressed in formal makeup, jingling jewelry and costume, she offers a retrospective of dance from Indian mythology. Fellow dancer Arunima Dasgupta highlights folk dances and pieces choreographed to the poetry of Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, while Smita Narechania performs an excerpt from a Bollywood film classic and Madhurima Saha showcases the Persian-influenced, pirouette-laden Kathak dance form.
‘IndIan dance through the ages’ Saturday, January 20, Champlain College Auditorium, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 860-9556. www.uvm.edu/~fimd
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ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: Got kilt? This Scottish-style marching band welcomes new members to play bagpipes or percussion. St. James Episcopal Church, Essex Junction, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-7335.
OPEN MIKE COFFEEHOUSE: College students share notes in an on-campus musical revue. Fireplace Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 8:30-11 p.m. Free. Info, 865-6416.
CAMBRIDGE COFFEEHOUSE: Acoustic musicians step up to an open mike at the Jeffersonville Pizza Department, 7-9 p.m. Donations. Info, 644-6632.
dance
‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: Work on your sensuous nightclub routines at this weekly Latin dance session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, nonmembers 6 p.m., members 7 p.m. $12. Info, 598-1077.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Soft-shoed appreciators of border folk music step out in traditional lowland formations. Union Elementary School, Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. $4-6. Info, 879-7618.
drama
‘THE FEVER’: Burlington-based accordionist David Symons performs a blistering single-character play written by dramaturge and actor Wallace Shawn. Richmond Free Library, 7:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 434-3036.
film
‘THE QUEEN’: Dame Helen Mirren stars in this fictional account of events behind Buckingham Palace walls after the death of Princess Diana. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.
‘DELIVER US FROM EVIL’: In this 2006 documentary, filmmaker Amy Berg tracks down and interviews an Irish priest who abused hundreds of children in California over a 20-year period. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘TRAVEL THE GLOBE’ FILM SERIES: English subtitles enhance understanding of a surprise foreign flick. South Burlington Community Library, 6:45 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076.
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art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A.
PUBLIC PLANNING FORUM: The Vermont Arts Council seeks input on its programs and services as part of a statewide policy review. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 4-6 p.m. Free. Info, www.vermontartscouncil.org or 828-5422.
words
POETRY OPEN MIKE: Bards take turns reading original verse, selections from favorite authors or folk ballads sans instruments at this multilingual mélange. Euro Gourmet Market & Café, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 859-3467.
‘LIVE FROM THE FRONT’: Pacifica Radio journalist Jerry Quickley, a.k.a. the “B-Boy in Baghdad,” performs an unflinching monologue based on reporting he conducted in Iraq just before the 2003 invasion. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:30 p.m. $18. Info, 603-646-2422.
CHILDREN’S WRITING CRITIQUE: Professional and aspiring authors and illustrators get feedback on their work for kids’ codices. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
VERMONT DEBATE & FORENSICS
LEAGUE: High school students reclaim and recite some of the state’s finest oratory. Statehouse, Montpelier, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 482-8952.
talks
ART & ACTIVISM ROUNDTABLE:
Journalist and spoken-word artist Jerry Quickley joins poet Lucille Clifton, Hopkins Center director Jeff James and digital art documentarian Liz Canner to discuss creativity and social change. Collis Common Ground, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., noon. Free. Info, 603-646-3749.
RAILROAD WORK: Vermont-based author and longtime New England rail man Robert Jones explains how conductors, engineers and dispatchers stay on track. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
GLOBALIZATION: A speaker from the Vermont Earth Institute kicks off a discussion of the pros and cons of free trade agreements, transnational corporations and worldwide social equity. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 863-3403.
VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY: Those interested in having more fun with less stuff launch a conversation series hosted by the Vermont Earth Institute. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 985-5124.
SLOPESIDE HISTORY: Meredith Scott, curator of the Vermont Ski Museum, reviews the state’s alpine-sports sites, past and present. First Congregational Church, Manchester Village, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9911, ext. 201.
MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL TALK: Local resident Jonah Neale offers an illustrated talk about his experience studying abroad in Jordan. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: Watch critters do dinner with help from the animal-care staff at ECHO, Burlington, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 3 p.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848.
BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Readings of family faves provide morning fun for toddlers at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
WILLISTON STORY HOUR: Crafts and books fuel the imaginations of kids ages 3-5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918.
WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: Children gather for games, songs and stories at the Westford Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.
HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: Youngsters let loose in a fun, friendly, toy-filled atmosphere. Hinesburg Town Hall, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-3038.
WATERBURY STORYTIME: Little ones ages 2 and under get hooked on books at the Waterbury Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
‘MOVING & GROOVING’: Two- to 5-year-olds boogie down to rock ’n’ roll and world-beat music. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
‘PEACE BEGINS WITH ME’: Performer and educator Cheryl Melody presents a concert suggesting methods for dealing with childhood bullies. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 25.
sport
SENIOR EXERCISE: The 60-plus set benefits from stretches and strength training. Senior Community Center, The Pines, South Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $3. Info, 658-7477.
PUBLIC SKATING: Metal-shod gliders trace figure-eights and practice puck-hustling moves at Leddy Arena, Burlington, 8:30-11:15 a.m. $4, skate rental $3 per pair. Info, 865-7558.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: Activists stand together in opposition to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Top of Church Street, Burlington, 5-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-2345.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Community members learn how to answer the 24-hour hotline for the Women’s Rape Crisis Center and assist with fundraising and education efforts. Call for Burlington-area location, noon - 1:30 p.m. Registration and info, 864-0555.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: Fans of cocoa-covered confectionery see how it’s made at Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.
ESL GROUP: Non-native speakers learn English at the South Burlington Community Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080. Also at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
CHESS GROUP: Beginning and intermediate-level players cut corners to put each other’s kings in check. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
KNITTING POSSE: Needle-wielding crafters convene over good yarns. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076.
NOONTIME KNITTERS: Crafty types pause for patterns amid midday stitches. Waterbury Public Library, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
KNITTING & RUG HOOKING: Point-pushers create scarves, hats and mats at the Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
KNITTING CIRCLE: Yarn workers cast on to seasonal projects at the BigTown Gallery, Rochester, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 767-9670.
VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: Ex-soldiers share labor-market tips, training info and employment leads. VFW Post, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. & American Legion Post, St. Albans, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-0339.
CHARITY BINGO: Players seek matches on numbered cards, then say the word. Broadacres Bingo Hall, Colchester, 7 p.m. $10 for 12 cards. Info, 860-1510.
VISITOR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: In 45-minute info sessions, trainees learn how to assist aging seniors in their homes. Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Chace Mill, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, www.cvaa.org or 865-0360.
‘LUNCH & LEARN’ SERIES: Bloom tenders hear how to coddle orchids through the cold months. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
‘MAC USERS UNITE!’: Apple enthusiasts see work-in-progress by local indie filmmaker Art Bell as part of their monthly meeting. Second floor, Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, www.macchamp.org or 985-5229.
MOBIUS MENTORING WORKSHOP: At a community forum, speakers pinpoint local challenges for new immigrants adapting to life in the U.S. Hauke Conference Room, Champlain College, Burlington, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, www.mobiusmen tors.org or 658-1888.
SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: College-bound students and their parents get the lowdown on where and how to look for financial aid grants. VSAC Resource Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-9602, ext. 378.
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS NETWORK: Over lunch, company heads find out how to pinpoint and stop money leaks. Windjammer Conference Center, South Burlington, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $19. Reservations and info, audryr@ comcast.net or 363-9266.
BUSINESS READINESS: Budding entrepreneurs assess whether selfemployment is right for them during this three-day seminar. Micro Business Development Program, Burlington, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Registration, 860-1417, ext. 104.
BREAKFAST BRAINSTORMING: Employees of nonprofits meet with marketing, advertising, communications and design professionals to learn to better convey their organizations’ messages. Room 217, Ireland Building, Champlain College, Burlington, 7:45-9 a.m. Free. Info, 865-6495.
BEAUTY TECHNIQUES: Female cancer patients get an emotional lift from selfcare routines. American Cancer Society, Williston, 3-4:30 p.m. Registration and info, 1-800-227-2345.
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WALDORF Q&A: Parents of kindergarteners and grade-schoolers view student work and question faculty about educational philosophy. Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 9852827. A simultaneous panel answers questions for high-school-aged pupils at Lake Champlain Waldorf High School, Charlotte, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Info, 425-6195.
THU.18 music
Also, see clubdates in Section B. BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS: Czech violinist and vocalist Iva Bittová collaborates with the boundary-smashing jazz-rock sextet on a mix of Eastern European classical and folk music. See calendar spotlight. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $26. Info, 603-646-2422.
drama
‘ON OUR WAY’: SafeArt Ensemble dramatizes true stories of surviving abuse and sexual violence in Orange County. Chandler Music Hall, Randolph, 7 p.m. $10. Info, 685-7900. ‘AN EVENING WITH ETHAN ALLEN’: Actor and historian Jim Hogue portrays one of Vermont’s founding fathers during his Revolutionary War-era captivity. Waybury Inn, Middlebury, 6:30 p.m. $65 includes candlelight dinner. Reservations and info, 388-2117.
film
‘THE QUEEN’: See January 17.
‘TALK TO HER’: In this 2002 film from Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar, two strangers bond after their beloveds fall into comas. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422. ‘SIBELIUS’: This biopic explores the Finnish composer’s troubles with politics, money, love and alcohol. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
MAN, MOUNTAINTOP FILM FESTIVAL,
Ralph Nader isn’t revealing whether he’ll run for president in 2008. “It’s too early to say,” he told several questioners via live video feed on opening night of the Mountaintop Film Festival at Waitsfield’s Big Picture Theater. A Democrat-controlled Congress is unlikely to affect his decision, though. Nader, a champion of citizen democracy, once famously noted there’s not “a nickel’s difference” between the two primary political parties in the United States.
If anything could improve his chances, it’s An Unreasonable Man, a compelling new documentary that examines his considerable legacy, from crusading consumer advocate to political lightning rod. The film doesn’t pull any punches; adopting the “spoiler” argument that Nader sabotaged the election for Al Gore, Nation writer Eric Alterman essentially blames Nader for all the evils of the Bush administration.
But An Unreasonable Man gives him credit, too, for accomplishments that we now take for granted: seatbelts, warning labels, air bags, pollution control, public interest research groups. Writer-directors Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan document the drive that made Nader one of the most admired people in the United States, and artfully reveal some of the sources of it. For example, Nader’s Lebanese-born father required his children to report on municipal problems every night at dinner.
“We had opinions because we had to,” Nader’s sister notes in the movie. And “You couldn’t run if you were losing the argument.”
Mountaintop Director Claudia Becker and her husband, filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, arranged for Nader’s virtual post-screen appearance. After a few technical glitches, Nader appeared, Oz-like, on the same screen on which his remarkable life had just been chronicled. Responding to individual questions, Nader spoke about the erosion of worker rights and labor law, and lamented that the digital revolution has spawned “too much silly talk” in lieu of real organization. Although he praised Vermonters for “doing a pretty good job” of electing their congressional leaders, Nader suggested Americans form government watchdog groups. “Give me half the number of birdwatchers as Congress watchers,” he told the fleecy crowd, “and it would turn this country around.”
art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A. COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Reservations and info, 479-4127.
ARTIST MEET-UP: Creative types from the Burlington area trade tips about exhibition spaces and art trends at an informal networking event. 1/2 Lounge, Burlington, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 264-4839.
words
MARC ESTRIN: The Burlington-based author reads from his comic novel, Golem Song, in which an emergencyroom nurse tries to save Jewish America from anti-Semitism. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
SARWAR KASHMERI: The international policy expert and author of America and Europe After 9/11 and Iraq discusses divisive foreign relations. Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
MARIALISA CALTA: The local food, travel and lifestyle columnist who authored Barbarians at the Plate: Taming and Feeding the Modern American Family chews on questions raised in her book. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon. Free. Info, 865-7211.
talks
ANTARCTICA TRAVELOGUE: A local resident shares photos of ice formations, whales and penguins at a talk about her recent extreme-south excursion. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 879-7576.
‘HEALTHY CHILDREN, HEALTHY PLANET’: Concerned citizens convene a discussion series focused on ecology and future generations. Charlotte Library, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 425-4366.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17.
WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.
KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Future readers aged 2 to 5 take in tales at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
BOOK LUST PIZZA CLUB: Teens scarf slices while digesting books. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 878-6956. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-size bladers take to the ice at Leddy Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $6 per family, skate rental $3 per pair. Info, 865-7558.
PAULA ROUTLY
Qigong Class
Begins Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Qigong is the science of stimulating your qi energy, blood and mind to promote greater health and healing. Qigong is derived from Chinese naturalist philosophy called Taoism.
Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks
Acupuncture & Qigong Health Center
167 Pearl St., Essex Junction
beginning January 24, 6:45 to 8:00 PM
Taught by Arthur Makaris who has been practicing Qigong for over 30 years.
Arthur is a licensed Acupuncturist and master of Chinese martial art.
This is a foundation class and will focus on:
• Essence, Breath and Mind
• Opening Qi
• Physical and Energetic Alignment
• Gathering Qi
To Register Call 879-7999
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sport
PUBLIC SKATING: See January 17.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 17.
DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488.
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CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See January 17.
CHARITY BINGO: See January 17.
BUSINESS READINESS: See January 17.
VERMONT CHESS CLUB: Pawn pushers strategize to better their games. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0198.
BRIDGE CLUB: Partners shuffle cards and chat at the Godnick Senior Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-5756.
QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one another’s companies. Room 202, Vermont Tech, Blair Industrial Park, Williston, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 985-9965.
PAPER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: A professional organizer explains how to order piles of files, mail and other foldable records. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 660-4933.
HEBREW READING WORKSHOP: Intermediate students convene to decipher written language. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 864-0218, ext. 26.
WALDORF OBSERVATION: Adults experience an alternative educational environment firsthand at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Reservations and info, 985-2827. High school students and their parents sit in on classes and have tea with faculty at the Lake Champlain Waldorf High School, Charlotte, 8-10 a.m. Free. Reservations and info, 425-6195.
SCALE MODELING GROUP: Hobbyists break out the superglue and sweat the small stuff at a miniature-construction skill swap. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0765.
HINESBURG COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Citizens concerned about global warming nosh on casseroles at a panel discussion of alternative energy options. Carpenter-Carse Library, Hinesburg, 6 p.m. Free, bring a dish to share. Info, www.globaljusticeecol ogy.org or 482-2689.
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music
Also, see clubdates in Section B. CHRISTIANNE STOTIJN: Pianist Joseph Breinl accompanies the Dutch mezzo-soprano in a recital of songs by Schubert, Brahms, Richard Strauss, and Charles Ives. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $15. Info, 443-6433.
IVORY: The local bass-and-keyboard duo sings pop favorites from the ’70s through the ’90s. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
dance
ARGENTINEAN TANGO: Shoulders back, chin up! With or without partners, dancers of all abilities strut to bandoneón riffs in a self-guided practice session. Salsalina Studio, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Info, 598-1077.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Lively music inspires movers to make rural rounds in clean, soft-soled shoes. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7-9:30 p.m. $7, free for beginners. Info, 899-2378.
CONTRA DANCE: Caller Rachel Nevitt wings it to uptempo tunes by the band Crowfoot. Champlain Club, Burlington, 8-11 p.m. $8. Info, 863-2199.
drama
‘WHEN I WAS A CHILD’: Film and media culture prof Ted Perry and artist Hans Breder re-imagine the lives of kids during WWII in an “intermedia” theater presentation. Hepburn Zoo, Middlebury College, 8 p.m. $5. Info, 443-6433.
film
‘CATCH A FIRE’: In this political thriller set in apartheid-era South Africa, a refinery worker becomes a revolutionary after he is unjustly accused of antigovernment terrorism. Catamount Arts Center, St. Johnsbury, 7 p.m. $6.50. Info, 748-2600.
‘SCANDALIZE MY NAME’: This 1998 documentary chronicles the effect of 1950s anti-Communist blacklisting on African-American athletes and entertainers. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘SHORTBUS’: Audience members must be aged 18 or older to see John Cameron Mitchell’s exploration of the connections between love and sex in present-day New York City. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 9 p.m. $8. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘SHALL WE DANCE?’: In this Japanese film, an overworked accountant finds his passion when he secretly begins taking ballroom dance lessons. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
MOVIE NIGHT: Samba surveyors seek seats for a to-be-announced documentary about Brazilian music. Euro Gourmet Market & Café, Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 859-3467.
art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ‘ON OUR WAY’ EXHIBIT: Artwork and poems by Orange County residents depict positive attitudes expressed by survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Chandler Gallery, Randolph, 2:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 685-3138.
talks
ALASKA’S NATIONAL PARKS: Naturalist Lynne Ihlstrom conducts a virtual tour of the U.S.’ northernmost landscapes. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-8:30 p.m. $5. Registration and info, 229-6206.
‘SCALING MT. KILIMANJARO’: Three central Vermont residents describe their experience climbing Africa’s highest peak. See calendar spotlight. Vermont College Chapel, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 224-7037.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17.
WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 17, 9:30 a.m., for children ages 3-5.
TODDLER TIME: Tykes ages 1-3 let off steam with songs, books and rhyming games. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918.
MOVEMENT & MUSIC: Kids ages 2 to 5 learn about “on the go” science. ECHO, Burlington, 1:15 p.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848.
‘MUSIC WITH ROBERT AND GIGI’: Kids sing along with Robert Resnik and his fiddle-playing friend Gigi Weisman. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Registration and info, 865-7216.
SONGS & STORIES: Kids of all ages join guitarist Matthew Witten for folk songs and funny tales. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.
LINCOLN LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters up to age 5 form good reading habits in a tale-centered song-and-craft session. Lincoln Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.
FRIDAY KIDS’ MOVIE: Pajama-clad animation fans see Kiki’s Delivery Service, a Japanese film about a quirky young witch-in-training and her charismatic cat. Hardwick Free School, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 472-2224.
sport
SENIOR EXERCISE: See January 17, 10 a.m.
SNOWSHOE SAMPLER: Drift stompers hope for enough white stuff to try out different makes and models on a lantern-lit course. Meet at the Old Shelter, Hubbard Park, Montpelier, 6-8 p.m. Free, includes ice cream and hot cocoa. Info, 229-9409.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 17.
IRAQ VETERANS PANEL: Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss and local officials join two representatives from Iraq Veterans Against the War to mobilize citizens concerned about planned troop escalations. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Donations. Info, www.ivaw.org or 860-748-2234.
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CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See January 17.
CHARITY BINGO: See January 17. BUSINESS READINESS: See January 17. TERTULIA LATINA: Latinoamericanos and other fluent Spanish speakers converse en español at Radio Bean, Burlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 863-3440.
COMPUTER EDUCATION WORKSHOP: Do spreadsheets make you sleepy? Adults learn how to organize info and tabulate sums in Microsoft Excel. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1-3 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 879-7576.
YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC: Hunters, anglers and trappers check out gear, talk with wildlife and fisheries experts, peruse the trophy wall or try casting in an indoor pond. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, noon - 8 p.m. $9. Info, 877-0033.
MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS INFO
MEETING: Members of the Vermont chapter of this international aid organization explain the group’s mission and connection to a special children’s village in Zambia. See “Local Matters,” this issue. Holley Hall, Bristol, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2376.
SUGARING WORKSHOP: Farmers and educators boil down technical info to teach kids about making maple syrup. Shelburne Farms, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $30. Registration and info, 985-8686, ext. 41. THU.18 << 21B
BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL: Singles and couples of all ages learn ballroom, swing and Latin dancing. Jazzercize Studio, Williston, 7-10 p.m. $10. Info, 862-2207.
SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: Youngsters over age 3 gather for easy listening at the South Burlington Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
HEAVY METTLE
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The quirky name of the Bang on a Can All-Stars may call to mind an impromptu alley band of indeterminate skill. But its six virtuoso instrumentalists have jammed in concert halls worldwide, and there isn’t a tin ear among them. Famed for dynamic live performances of experimental music, the All-Stars apply their conservatory chops to imaginative compositions that dip into both classical and amplified sounds. The ensemble’s lineup reads like a Who’s Who of today’s most inventive musicians: bassist Robert Black, percussionist David Cossin, pianist Lisa Moore, cellist Felix Fan, clarinetist Evan Ziporyn and electric guitarist and alt-instrument builder Mark Stewart. Catch them in concert with Czech diva Iva Bittova, who sings and plays violin in collaborations inspired by Eastern European folk.
Bang on a Can all-StarS
Thursday, January 18, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $26. Info, 603-646-2422. www.bangonacan.org
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Also, see clubdates in Section B.
POT LUCK FOLK: This local band serves up ’60s-era acoustic songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
JAMIE MASEFIELD & THE JAZZ
MANDOLIN PROJECT: Mandolinist
Masefield retells Tolstoy’s short story “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” through narration, video and an original score. Concert Hall, Middlebury College Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433. dance
OPEN BALLROOM: Amateur dancers learn to waltz, foxtrot and rumba at the Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, lessons 7-8:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. $12. Info, 899-1870.
COMMUNITY DANCE: Caller Mark Sustic motivates movers and shakers with contra dances set to live music by young fiddlers. Jericho Community Center, 7-9 p.m. $5. Info, 849-6968.
CONTRA DANCE: David Kaynor is the caller at an evening enhanced by fiddler George Wilson and guitarist Owen Marshall. Capitol City Grange, Montpelier, 8 p.m. $8. Info, 744-6163.
‘INDIAN DANCE THROUGH THE AGES’: Four traditionally trained performers offer an overview of folk and formal movements. See calendar spotlight. Champlain College Auditorium, Burlington, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 860-9556.
drama
‘WHEN I WAS A CHILD’: See January 19, 2 & 8 p.m.
‘FAUST’: Going down? Viva Voce Puppet Opera matches miniature figures and full-sized singers in a devilish adaptation of Charles Gounod’s 1859 classic. Second floor, Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Burlington, 8 p.m. $10. Info, 859-0344.
film
‘CATCH A FIRE’: See January 19, 7 & 9 p.m. Also at the Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 9:10 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE’: In this animated feature by Spirited Away director Hayao Miyazaki, a young girl keeps house for a dashing wizard after a magic spell makes her 90 years old. Dana Auditorium, Middlebury College, 3 & 8 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.
‘AMITE’: Nineteen-year-old Plainfieldbased filmmaker Ben Youngbaer offers his friendship-themed flick following three young people. A discussion follows the screening at the Savoy Theater, Montpelier, 4 p.m. $7.50. Info, 522-3556.
‘9/11 PRESS FOR TRUTH’: In this documentary, a group of New Jerseybased widows whose spouses died in the terrorist attacks of 9/11 follows up on leads ignored by the federal government. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, www. vt911.org or 652-4800.
art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ‘ON OUR WAY’ EXHIBIT: See January 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
words
LEAGUE OF VERMONT WRITERS: Scribes from all over the state convene to hear talks by young-adult author Tanya Lee Stone, St. Mike’s journalism prof David Mindich and Storey Publishing editor Elaine Cissi. Doubletree Hotel, South Burlington, 8:30 a.m. $32-37 includes lunch. Info, http://leaguevtwriters.org or 496-7226.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17.
‘SATURDAY STORIES’: Librarians read from popular picture books at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
BORDERS STORYTIME: Little bookworms listen to stories at Borders, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: Youngsters take in their favorite tales at the Book Rack & Children’s Pages, Essex Junction, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 872-2627.
BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: Kids ages 4 and up settle down for stories at Barnes & Noble, South Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.
DANCE PARTY: Kids and parents get funky to hip hop, early-’90s dance and world music under a giant disco ball. Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, 3-6 p.m. $5. Info, 652-0777.
sport
DROP-IN YOGA: Basic-level stretchers improve flexibility and balance in a casual session. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 793-2656. WOMEN’S MYSTERY HIKE: Novice outdoorswomen test their crampons and layering skills on a moderate climb with experienced guides. Call for meeting location and time. $10. Registration and info, 244-7037.
SNAKE MOUNTAIN: Ground cover permitting, hikers don snowshoes for this 2-mile jaunt in Addison. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 868-5132.
VERMONT FROST HEAVES: The Green Mountain State’s new pro basketball team tips off against the Strong Island Sound of Long Island, New York. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 4:05 p.m. $6-15. Info, 863-5966.
‘ROMP TO STOMP OUT BREAST
CANCER’: Snowshoers race or walk 3 to 5 kilometers at a fundraiser for cancer research, education, treatment and screening. Starts from the Sun Bowl Base Lodge, Stratton Mountain Resort, Bondville, registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m., walk 9:30 a.m. $25. Registration and info, www. tubbsromptostomp.com or 297-4000.
activism
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: See January 17, 2-3:30 p.m.
‘BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW’ MARCH & RALLY: Citizens concerned about planned troop escalations make noise en masse. Marine Sgt. Liam Madden explains his opposition to the war after a screening of the documentary Sir, No Sir! Gather on the south side of Montpelier City Hall, 10 a.m.; march to the Statehouse, 10:30 a.m.; Statehouse Rally, 1 a.m.; film screening and speaker, 1 p.m. See “Local Matters,” this issue. Free. Info, 229-2340.
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CHARITY BINGO: See January 17. SAT.20 >> 24B
• Have r egular menstr ual cycles.
• Not be taking oral contraceptives or be willing to discontinue them for the study
YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC: See January 19, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
JEWISH CULTURE NIGHT: Storytelling by Gigi Weisman and Michelle Lefkowitz precedes singing, a potluck dinner and a reflective candlelight ceremony. Burlington Community Boathouse, 5-7 p.m. Free, bring a dish to share. Registration and info, 864-0218, ext. 26.
WINTER BOOK SALE: Browsers seek tomes to curl up with during cold weather. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
LOCALVORE SUMMIT: A potluck lunch crowns a meeting of food activists committed to locally grown edibles. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free, bring a dish to share. Info, 425-4366.
SLEIGH RIDES: Weather permitting, jingling horses trot visitors over the snow on a wintry tour of Shelburne Farms. Rides depart every half-hour from the Welcome Center, 11 a.m.2 p.m. $6-8. Info, 985-8442.
SNOW SHELTER BUILDING: If there’s enough white stuff, families heap winter crystals to form “quinzee” huts and Eskimo-style igloos. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 9 a.m. - noon. $3-5. Registration and info, 229-6206.
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING: Women with low income or no insurance can walk in for a free test and a chance at an HPV vaccination. See “Local Matters”, this issue. Maitri Healthcare for Women, Burlington, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free to those who qualify. Info, www. maitriobgyn.com or 862-7338.
MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS
SEW-A-THON: In one day, concerned nurturers cut, sew, iron and pack 1000 dresses to clothe kids in Zambia. See “Local Matters,” this issue. Holley Hall, Bristol, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2376.
FRESH FRUIT DIPPING: Chocolate lovers learn to keep their temper in order to coat strawberries and bananas. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2-5 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.
GAME SUPPER: Hunters or no, hungry folks feast on wild animal edibles at the Holy Family Parish Hall, Essex Junction, 5 & 6:15 p.m. $15. Reservations and info, 878-8314.
DRINKING CHOCOLATE SAMPLER: Hot cocoa connoisseurs sample four varieties, including a spicy Aztec version that includes cayenne and cinnamon. Lake Champlain Chocolates, 750 Pine Street, Burlington, noon - 4 p.m. Free. Info, 864-1807.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & SILENT
AUCTION: Bidders eat plentiful pasta, with or without meatballs, at a school benefit. Starksboro Cooperative Preschool, 5:30 p.m. $7. Info, 453-4427.
‘HOT STOVE’ BANQUET & AUCTION: The Vermont Lake Monsters minor-league baseball team hosts a sit-down feast and two fundraisers for a nonprofit that facilitates educational opportunities. Wyndham Hotel, Burlington, 5 p.m. $50. Reservations and info, www. vermontlakemonsters.com or 655-4200.
DINNER DANCE: Barbecue chicken makes way for the funky chicken at this high-stepping benefit for the Milton Outdoor Performance Center. Eagles Club, Milton, 6-11 p.m. $20 includes dinner. Reservations and info, www. miltoncenter.org or 893-1481.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
WORKSHOP: A professional financial advisor coaches women in practical and spiritual approaches to managing money. Room 206, Ireland Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations and info, 496-2306.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: Treasure hunters peruse piles of unique and useful objects at a weekly fundraiser for the Vermont Historical Society. Go Trading Post Warehouse, 237 North Avenue, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $2. Info, 862-0564.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: Collegebound students and their parents learn how and why institutions award grants and loans. VSAC Resource Center, Winooski, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-9602, ext. 378.
LGBTQ ELDERS’ SOCIAL: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer folks over 50 rub elbows at a meet-andgreet with refreshments. R.U.1.2.? Community Center, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 860-7812.
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music
Also, see clubdates in Section B.
SOCIAL BAND: The Burlington-based cadre of choral communicators explores shape-note singing. South Burlington Community Library, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076.
OPERA RECITAL: Vocalist Disella Larusdottir offers arias at a fundraiser for Echo Valley Community Arts’ upcoming production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Unitarian Church, Montpelier, 3 p.m. $25 includes a snack-enhanced, post-concert reception. Reservations and info, 223-3599.
EMERALD STREAM: The Vermont-based a cappella group conjures up verdant imagery with a wide variety of Balkan music. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5786.
PIANO CONCERT: Keyboard expert Eric Bigalke performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Alexander Scriabin and Vincent Persichetti, as well as a tango he composed himself. Walkover Gallery, Bristol, 3 p.m. $12. Info, 453-3175.
drama
‘THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE’: Actors stage a read-through of Deborah Brevoort’s drama based on the 1988 terrorist attack that destroyed a Pan Am jetliner over Scotland. Depot Theatre, Westport, N.Y., 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 518-962-8680.
film
‘CATCH A FIRE’: See January 19, 1:30 & 7 p.m.
‘AMITE’: See January 20.
‘APOCALYPTO’: Mel Gibson directs this 2006 film about human sacrifice set in an opulent but decaying Mayan kingdom. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A. ON OUR WAY’ EXHIBIT: See January 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
talks
IRA ALLEN TALK: Historian Kevin Graffagnino surveys the foibles of one of Vermont’s founding fathers. Graded School Learning Center, Fair Haven, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 265-3231. ‘MERCY CONNECTIONS’: Sister Lindora describes her order’s roots at a program presented by the Chittenden County Historical Society. Dining Room, Sisters of Mercy Convent, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, 863-5155.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17. NATURAL CRAFTS: See January 20.
sport
PUBLIC SKATING: See January 17, 1-3 p.m.
WOMEN’S NATURE WALK: Females of all ages bond on a guided natural history outing. Meet at the North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 229-6206.
CANNON & CANNONBALL: Hikers sample winter in New Hampshire on this moderate-to-difficult, 5-mile trek over mountains named after military ordnance. Call for meeting location and time. Free. Info, 514-488-6483.
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CHARITY BINGO: See January 17, 2 & 7 p.m.
YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC: See January 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SLEIGH RIDES: See January 20.
STITCH-’N’-BITCH: Crochet mavens and knitters of all stripes gather to kvetch and work on projects. Little ones are also welcome at Viva Espresso, Burlington, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 660-8482.
COFFEE TASTING: President and roastmaster Paul Ralston of the Vermont Coffee Company defines “fair trade” and “shade-grown” beans, then offers sips of different java blends. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 879-7576.
MLK REMEMBRANCE: Civil rights lawyer and law professor Derrick Bell Jr. keynotes an award ceremony honoring local organizations and individuals committed to racial justice and equality. Burlington City Hall Auditorium, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 657-4219.
‘SURVEY SAYS’: Audience members participate in a taping of a homegrown game show featuring locals’ opinions. Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 860-6111.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST: Morning munchers choose blueberry or plain pancakes with maple syrup, then pile on honey-cured ham, scrambled eggs and OJ. Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Albans, 8 a.m. - noon. $6. Info, 524-4750.
SILENT AUCTION: Student-chef demos accompany bids on donated items at a fundraiser for NECI’s chapter of the American Culinary Foundation. Atrium, the Inn at Essex, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. Info, 764-2148.
MON.22
music
Also, see clubdates in Section B. GUEST SINGING NIGHT: The Barre-Tones Women’s Chorus invites ladies and girls to join an a cappella vocal-skills workshop focused on barbershop blending. Alumni Hall, Barre, 7-9:30 p.m. Free, includes refreshments. Info, 223-2039.
SAMBATUCADA! REHEARSAL: Percussive people pound out carnival rhythms at an open meeting of this Brazilianstyle community drumming troupe. New members are welcome at the Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 343-7107.
drama
‘1001 BLACK INVENTIONS’: Members of the Washington, D.C.-based Pin Points Theater imagine an average American family trying to survive without AfricanAmerican contributions to the world. St. Michael’s College Chapel, Colchester, 4 p.m., as part of the college’s Martin Luther King Jr. convocation ceremony. Free. Info, 654-2536.
film
‘CATCH A FIRE’: See January 19. CINE SALON: Film buffs make Bette Davis eyes at screenings of the weepy melodramas Love on the Wing and Dark Victory. Howe Library, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-643-4120.
art
Also, see exhibitions in Section A.
PUBLIC PLANNING FORUM: See January 17, Rutland Free Library.
COMMUNITY DARKROOM: See January 18.
words
THE U.S. CIVIL WAR: Readers of Stephen B. Oates’ With Malice Toward None take an in-depth look at America’s deepest conflict. Wake Robin Retirement Community, Shelburne, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9546.
talks
TRAVEL TALK: Local resident Katherine Bielawa Stamper describes taking a night train to the Ukraine on a recent journey in her father’s footsteps. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
kids
WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 17, for children ages 2-3.
MUSIC TIME: See January 18. ‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See January 18.
SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 19, for babies and non-walkers.
FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
WINTER PLAYGROUP: Energetic kids combat cabin fever with free-form fun. Woodbury Community Library, 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-5710.
sport
SENIOR EXERCISE: See January 17, 10 a.m.
PUBLIC SKATING: See January 17.
DROP-IN YOGA: Students at all levels stretch and hold therapeutic poses in a weekly hour-and-a-half session. Evolution Yoga, Burlington, 6 p.m. Donations. Info, 864-9642.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 17.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: See January 17, 5-6:30 p.m.
etc
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See January 17.
CARBON FOOTPRINT MEETING: Would-be conservationists learn how to conduct individual analyses of their contributions to greenhouse-gas accumulation. Room 105, Aiken Center, UVM, Burlington, 5 p.m. Free. Info, 425-4366.
4-H SHOOTING SPORTS CLUB INFO MEETING: Parents and youth ages 8 to 18 discuss forming a program to target historical life skills, woodcraft and gun safety. North Country Sportsman’s Club, Williston, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-5429.
LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC: Seniors get the scoop on wills, powers of attorney, renters’ disputes and public benefits programs. Winooski Senior Center, call to sign up for a 20-minute consultation. Free. Info, 655-6425.
TUE.23
music
Also, see clubdates in Section B.
GREEN MOUNTAIN CHORUS: Male music-makers rehearse barbershop singing and quartetting at St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-2949.
AMATEUR MUSICIANS ORCHESTRA: Community players of all abilities and levels of experience practice pieces and welcome new members. South Burlington High School, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6. Info, 877-6962.
PO-JAZZ BAND: Wordsmiths and musicians trade leads in a civil-rights-themed group performance. Fireplace Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, Champlain College, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, ellefson@champlain.edu or 865-6432.
WOMEN’S DRUM & DANCE CIRCLE: Percussion-powered women share rhythms and movement at a world-beat bonanza. 242 Elm Street, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $5. Info, 229-6912.
dance
‘CINDERELLA’: The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs the glass-slippercentric folktale in a lush production set to Prokofiev’s evocative score. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $40-49. Info, 863-5966.
SWING DANCING: Open practice makes perfect for music-motivated swing dancers of all levels. Champlain Club, Burlington, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3. Info, 860-7501.
drama
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE AUDITIONS: Singers, dancers, comedians and magicians strut their stuff at tryouts for a local talent show. Town Hall Theatre, Woodstock, 7 p.m., but please call for a specific audition time. Free. Info, 457-3981.
film
‘CATCH A FIRE’: See January 19. art
See exhibitions in Section A.
words
BURLINGTON WRITERS’ GROUP: Bring pencil, paper and the will to be inspired to the Daily Planet, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2287. JOHN ELDER: The environmental author and Middlebury English prof shares excerpts from Pilgrimage to Vallombrosa his new book. See “State of the Arts,” this issue. Bear Pond Books, Montpelier, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-0774.
talks
VERMONT MUSIC LECTURE: Oral historian Mark Greenberg shares his interviews with old-time players who used to entertain their neighbors at kitchen parties. Memorial Building, Hardwick, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 472-5948.
ARMCHAIR TRAVELER SERIES: Peace Corps veterans John and Mary Gemignani describe their past and current connections to Liberia and Guinea. Lincoln Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.
BODY WISDOM: Movement educator Brenda Kerr offers an intro to deep-tissue structure. Euro Gourmet Market & Café, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 233-0046.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17. BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 17. Toddlers take their turns with tales first, 9:10-9:30 a.m.
WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See January 17, 11 a.m.
SOUTH BURLINGTON LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 19, for walkers up to age 3.
ECHO STORYTIME: Young explorers discover the wonders of the natural world through books and imaginative play. ECHO, Burlington, 11 a.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848.
LIBRARY DOG LISTENERS: Budding book handlers gain confidence by reading aloud to trained canines. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 878-4918.
sport
PUBLIC SKATING: See January 17. COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS: Beginner to intermediate stretchers strike poses for spine alignment. Healing in Common Lobby, Network Chiropractic of Vermont, Shelburne, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 985-9850.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 17.
GLOBAL WARMING FORUM: The Vermont Public Interest Research Group hosts an interactive community panel about what the upcoming state legislative session can do to address climate change. Champlain Valley Unitarian Church, Middlebury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, www.vpirg.org or 223-8421, ext. 6383.
PEAK PERFORMANCE
friday 19
etc
Anyone who’s seen Al Gore’s climate-change klaxon An Inconvenient Truth may remember that the documentary finds a sign of global warming in the dwindling snow cap of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Central Vermont residents Dot Helling, Bill Reynolds and Diane McNamara recently made an expedition to the summit of what is still Africa’s highest peak, despite the melting ice. The mountain’s volcanic crater is currently visible after being covered by glaciers for more than 11,000 years, reminding hardy hikers more of a moonscape than an alpine environment. The trio of Vermonters shows photos and discusses challenges encountered during their climb, including extreme altitude and unpredictable weather, as part of the Green Mountain Club’s winter-long Taylor Lecture Series.
‘Scaling Mt. Kili Manjaro’ Friday, January 19, Vermont College Chapel, Montpelier, 7 p.m. $8. Info, 224-7037. www.greenmountainclub.org
film
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See January 17.
CHARITY BINGO: See January 17.
PAUSE CAFE: Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Borders Café, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1346.
SPANISH POTLUCK: Español-speaking gourmets meet for food and conversation. All levels of ability are welcome. Call for Burlington location, 6:30 p.m. Free, bring ingredients or dishes to share. Info, 862-1930.
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
NETWORK: Female entrepreneurs learn how to use the Internet to make money. The Chef’s Table, Montpelier, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost varies with dinner order. Reservations and info, kwerner@wcvt.com or 363-9266.
COMMUNITIES COMPANIONING
THE DYING: Workshop participants explore how spiritual groups can aid end-of-life transitions. Congregational Church, Richmond, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 434-2053.
‘FELLOWSHIP OF THE WHEEL’
FUNDRAISER: Stewards of local mountain-biking trails don silly costumes to bowl strikes. Yankee Lanes, Colchester, 8:30 p.m. $15. Info, 652-2453.
WED.24
music
Also, see clubdates in Section B.
ST. ANDREWS PIPES & DRUMS: See January 17.
OPEN MIKE COFFEEHOUSE: See January 17.
dance
‘SALSALINA’ PRACTICE: See January 17. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: See January 17.
drama
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE AUDITIONS: See January 23.
‘WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG’: Singer-songwriter Patti Casey, local alt-country rocker Brett Hughes and three other musical cast members chronicle the career of the folk composer and activist in an original Vermont Stage Company production. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $29.50. Info, 863-5966.
‘CATCH A FIRE’: See January 19. ‘RASPUTIN’: In this 1977 Russian film, Alexei Petrenko delivers an over-the-top performance as a messianic Siberian monk who pushes the country into World War I. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
art
See exhibitions in Section A.
words
POETRY OPEN MIKE: See January 17.
COLONIALISM DISCUSSION: Scholar Merilyn Burrington moderates a conversation comparing E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India and George Orwell’s Shooting an Elephant. South Burlington Community Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7076.
STEPHEN KIERNAN: The Charlottebased author and former Free Press reporter reads from his nonfiction book Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life from the Medical System, then takes questions. Room 200, Medical Education Center, UVM, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 656-7875.
talks
‘THE NEW MILLENNIUM’: Michael Aschenbach, the author of Vision 3000, describes how he thinks humanity can change for the better within the next thousand years. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6955.
CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: Folklorist Maria Schumann discusses her work with Vermont refugees as part of an effort to record immigrants’ stories. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 7-8 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See January 17.
BARNES & NOBLE STORYTIME: See January 17.
BROWNELL LIBRARY STORYTIME: See January 17.
WILLISTON STORY HOUR: See January 17.
WESTFORD PLAYGROUP: See January 17.
HINESBURG PLAY GROUP: See January 17.
WATERBURY STORYTIME: See January 17.
‘MOVING & GROOVING’: See January 17.
sport
SENIOR EXERCISE: See January 17.
PUBLIC SKATING: See January 17.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See January 17.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING: See January 17, 7-8:30 p.m.
etc
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See January 17.
ESL GROUP: See January 17.
CHESS GROUP: See January 17.
KNITTING POSSE: See January 17.
NOONTIME KNITTERS: See January 17.
VETERANS JOB NETWORKING: See January 17.
CHARITY BINGO: See January 17. VISITOR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: See January 17.
‘LUNCH & LEARN’ SERIES: See January 17. African violet aficionados get pointers on proper roots-up care for the old-fashioned flower variety.
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS’
NETWORK: A personal coach explains female empowerment over dinner at the Chocolate Truffle Bed & Breakfast, Rutland, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $12. Reservations and info, amylewis2@ verizon.net or 747-5049.
DETOX & NUTRITION WORKSHOP: Health nuts hear how to adopt a safe, short-term cleansing diet. Discover Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Burlington, 6:15 p.m. Free. Info, 951-5700.
PREPARING FOR THE ACT: Students considering higher education learn test-taking strategies for the alternative to the SAT. VSAC Resource Center, Winooski, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Registration and info, 655-9602, ext. 378.
BARNES ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE: Staff, teachers, students and parents connected to the only public grade school in Burlington’s Old North End answer questions and share experiences with neighborhood families that have preschool or elementaryage children. Barnes Elementary School, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8480.
W seeking N
IMPATIENT, SENSUAL, AMUSING
Fun, fun, more funnnnnnnn!!! I am very quick-witted and clever, I do not tolerate fools well, often have road rage, pretty much the woman your mother warned you about. Passionate, exciting but never dramatic. I need alone time but I crave intimacy. Intense but caring, confused yet? It’s ok, I’m easy to train. knot2easy 44 #103414
FIT, FLEXIBLE, FUN AND FABULOUS
My vitality depends on a constant diet of new, mind-stretching experiences. My nature is curious, robust, and full of risk-tolerant faith in life. For committed love to work for me, it must enhance my freedom rather than detract from it. My need for space may present insurmountable problems if I become involved with someone who is too clingy. fitgirl127 39, l, #101669
WITTY, ADVENTURESOME B TOWN GAL
Well known by many as Sunny, I am just a homegrown VT girl looking for some extra spice. Friends or otherwise looking for someone who is comfortable with who they are, is up for any adventure, and of course someone who enjoys craziness. What you can expect from me is a smile, honesty, and lots of laughter. Interested? SunnyD 27 #103399
IS THIS THING FREE?
Recently moved from southern VT to the good old Northeast Kingdom. I’m loving it, but it’s not the best place to meet new people. Evenings, you’ll find me at home cooking something fantastic, or out for drinks with some friends. Weekends, I’m outside, hiking, camping, snowboarding, all those awesome outdoorsy things. There’s no place like the top of a mountain! hminteresting, 24, l, #103357
CREATIVE FUNNY INTELLIGENT
OK, so I’m a Capricorn with a Gemini Rising Sign. That means I have two opposing personalities. I’m strong but not bulletproof. I want someone who’s funny, intelligent, self-sufficient, independent, and employed. Being physically attracted to each other is a requirement for a relationship, and I won’t settle on that account - neither should you. susanvt 38 l #103345
SWEET AND INNOCENT
When it comes to love, I’m looking for a man with “white picket fence” potential: the guy who will compliment my mom, helps clean the dishes and could melt the polar ice caps with his smile. He’s not always perfect and can be a tad too predictable at times. twstdsunshine77, 29, l, #103329
ARRRRRGH, AHOY ME HEARTY
Wicked smaaaaht and saucy pirate wench with a taste for grog seeks scurvy-free swashbuckler who can shiver me timbers and bring the swag onboard. Ye must have piles of doubloons and a powerful cannon. I can swear the barnacles off your bilge pump and me booty is a treasure, which you’ll notice when me walk da plank. No lubbers please. piratewench 29 l #103306
LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT
Looking for someone who shares the same interests as me. Dancing, dining, movies, honesty, trustworthy, caring and cuddling. I am very honest and caring, not into head games. If you are that person, write to me. lorijones6 36 u l #103304
GEMINI CATS NEED NOT APPLY
What is with cat-loving Geminis being the only men to hit on me? Ick. I do not date NYY fans. No exceptions. No cats. I crack myself up, but I know that nobody really meets this way anyway. Just wasting some time..... sillysally 32 #103300
THE WOMAN OF YOUR DREAMS Burlington lady...bright, open-minded, attractive, gentle, great smile, have a good sense of where I am. Living a balanced life. Open to sharing what I love and learning what makes that special other tick. Happy when I’m around dogs, good books and film, fine food and sexy men. You guess the right order... Much to offer the right person.... Content with life. Hope you’ll respond. selene 55 u #103283
FUNGIRL
I like to have innocent fun (good oldfashion fun) with friends. I am a big flirt and comfortable with my sexuality. I can be a sassy, judgemental, angry, and do crazy things sometimes. Depending on my moods I can do anything I want to because I am easy to get along. I am divorced and just want to start having fun. funfulltime 39 #103282
SEEKING MY PRINCE
Fun loving, independent, forgiving soul looking for someone to share life with. I am just as comfortable in a pair of jeans as I am in a long black dress. I am looking for someone who is interesting, knows how to treat a woman, and would like to eventually have a serious relationship with children. blueeyes122971, 35 l #103280
ONE SIP AND YOU’RE SPRUNG!
Drinking is like meeting new people, sure you have your favorites but every now and again you like to mix it up by trying something new. I’m a single 23, brunette with a curvy 220 lb. body. I’d love to find an activity partner for day and night time activities. Work out, shop, play out doors or get a drink! MartiniWomen23, 23 l #103274
ENJOY A CUP OF TEA!
Only honesty and open-minded people need read on. Intelligence and the eyes are the sexiest things about a person. Kids and animals are God’s greatest gift no matter whose kids or animals they are. Rene 34 l #103222
NOT THE SAME
I am a high strung happy mom, I am not sure who runs around my house faster-me or my son. I love life, it is too short not to enjoy all of it. There is more out there that I would love to do and show my son. Opinionated 31, #103212
READY TO CROSS DELANCEY STREET
Many of the best moments of my life were spent traveling, immersing myself in another culture, country and language. I am drawn to the energy, diversity and culture of NYC, but also enjoy walking my dog in the woods of Vermont. The man I hope to meet shares my values, is kind, funny, and smart. He loves life, children, dogs. amelie, 45, l, #103185
W seeking Wo N
OH, PICK ME, PICK ME!!!
So, I think I’m pretty cool. And I don’t mean in the “cool people” way...some times, I can be pretty dorky. I like to think I make people laugh, I love hanging out and having a good time. I’ve sky dived and I hate snakes. Over all, I’m honest and caring. Come on, you know you want to meet me. Raiden 27 l #103381
YUP IT’S REALLY ME
Hmmm think, think, think...I type slowly and have poor grammar skills. I enjoy my time as a single mama, cook, hiker, student, dogwalker and whatever else comes my way. I have a dry, sarcastic sense of humor and I love laughing and sunny days well that’s it. Me in a paragraph, oh I almost forgot I also like mint choc chip ice cream, VERY IMPORTANT. susieq23, 23, #103376
UP FOR SOME PILLOW TALK?
Fun, fit, leggy BiMF with bedroom eyes seeking the right woman for actual conversation, romance and delicious sex. I’m tall, passionate, and know how to laugh at life. And I’m looking for a woman 30-55 who I can talk to in and out of bed. Hubby has his own lover, so you’d be just for me. Where can we begin? artichokes 45, l, #103356
YOUNG, SMART, CARING
I don’t know what to write. Will update when I think of something. tiga, 25, l, #102975
SOFT BUTCH SEEKS COMPANIONSHIP/ FRIENDSHIP
I’m one who loves dining, literature, intelligent conversation, romantic strolls by moonlight and off beat sense of humor. My friends say I’m a good listener and incurable romantic with a quirky sense of humor. I am an adventurous and fun-loving power wheelchair user who doesn’t let cerebral palsy get in my way. Looking for women who are open-minded, fun and flexible. mo42 42 l #102555
ALWAYS WITH AN AWKWARD SILENCE
Let me stand uncomfortable close so you know who I really am. To be bitter about. Life won’t change anything and I’ve learned to take my own advice. Irony frustrates me. I like to challenge and be challenged and I won’t settle for a mediocre life. I like to meet anyone who has something to say. confessingLucy 20 l, #101944
N seeking W
JOHN FROM DANCE I’m 36, coming out of a marriage, re-finding myself and re-finding what my partner needs to be for me to be happy. I want to meet you, find out what you are like, have you find out about me, share a few laughs and see what happens. coldnight 36 l #103425
SHY GUY LOOKING FOR YOU!
I’m a single dad who is comfortable. I’m looking for an honest woman who is secure with herself and her surroundings. Just someone to talk to and share things with. If something else develops, that is great. tazz, 33 l #103296
GENTLEMEN
My tastes in life are for everything that evokes thought, joy, passion, fun and growth. Books, movies, travel, sailing, music, dance, art, nature and I drift toward the more eclectic in some areas. What matters most is a person’s character, spirituality, humor, passion and conviction to a life fully lived. alexander, 60, #103416
FUNNY ARTISTIC DREAMER
I am very artistic, I have a great sense of humor and I know how to listen. I am affectionate and compassionate and open minded. I am looking for someone for myself and to share adventures that will take place in the future. Someone who likes kids and can be honest about there feelings, good or bad, communication is the key. Artistic_by_ nature 30 l #103411
RADICAL SHEEP
Dear you, I’m a very passionate and honest man that seeks connection with a woman who wants a communicative and sensitive fellow in her life. I’ve learned a lot about myself, and continue to do so (rumor has it that this is a lifetime pursuit). I’m seeking a woman that considers this a fundamental part of her life as well. vermontee 42 u l, #103387
A RAMSHACKLE MAN THAT MANAGES.
I am a ball of nervous, creative, slightly annoying energy. If you like to have a good time, you should hang out with me. If not, you should hang out with me anyway and we’d have a grand ol’ time. I like cooking, and eating, really good food, drinking copious amounts of good booze. I like XC, downhill and snowboarding. dadamainframe 23 #103385
A NEW KINDA MAN
I am a very honest guy, who wants to meet someone special. I have a checkered past, but I want that to be a propellant, rather than a barrier. I want someone who is intelligent, and who will stimulate me. Someone with a sense of humor and a great smile. Someone not afraid to laugh at themself. steveo, 22, l #103380
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO COMPLETE
I’m a 36 YO M looking for someone to complete my life. Are you the one??? rgriz70 36, #103368
IT’S ME! IS IT YOU?
Doing it, instead of just talking about it, enjoying it, instead of letting it pass by, showing love instead of just saying it, that’s all about me. We can get into more detail when you call. Love attention (giving and recieving).
33 YO, divorced father of a beautiful 5 YO girl seeking LTR with you? Let’s chat and see! 5’6, 165 lbs. red8sox 33 l #103358
LET’S DO THIS !!
I am a man looking for a woman, friendship, playful, loves to laugh, goof around fun. I like to stay active and keep moving. I enjoy all kinds of things, biking, kayaking, skating, hockey, tennis, just hanging out, being with you. Must have physical attraction, need to see a picture please. Like to shop and have fun... lots of fun. vdubnut 53 l #103353
LOOKING FOR HEART
This is simple for me in what I do. I work in the Information Technology field and support many equipment systems. I am looking for someone that I can at least talk to and share my events with and maybe on the weekends a little golf would be nice! danooo7 46 #103307
CITY BOY IN THE COUNTRY
I am a nice guy, active, funny, sarcastic, social and honest. Finishing college, outdoor education major. I work a lot with kids, leading wilderness trips, coaching high school basketball. I ski, occasionally climb, hike. I am a big sports guy, and enjoy watching my faves from NY. I love food, and love to cook. Barbecue especially. I love all music, MMW, the Dead, Charles Mingus, Blackstar. isthissilly, 23 l #103348
HANDSOME, SOLID, SEEKING & SALACIOUS
I am looking for a F who enjoys some of the same things I do who is looking for a committed LTR. I enjoy music very much, especially jazz & blues. I love to travel & have been to Spain, France, England, Mexico & Honduras. I also enjoy cinema, reading (NYT, New Yorker, blogs), hiking & cycling. Picture upon request. charliedontsurf52 52 #103344
WHAT ME.. WORRY?
Well, I’ve kinda been turned off by the whole online dating thing. Been burned more times than Burning-Man. So thought Id take one last leap and see what trouble I can get into. I’m a regular, easygoing guy and looking for a best friend I can fall in love with. madhatter_vt_ onyhoo 31 u l, #101485
QUIETLY
thing. Trusting that the universe has a good handle on things, and that what’s meant to be, will be. Care to take a walk together? FumblingTowardEcstasy, 29, l, #101311
FUN IN THE SNOW, HA-HA!
Looking for outdoor fun with a
ski in the woods. ea3962 44 u, #101205
LOVELESS SWM SEEKING HIS MATE Me: Mid 30s, average-looking, has no children but wants to be a family man with right woman. NS, ND, NA and strictly hetero (straight). So listen to my voice, call my box #. IWANTTOKNOWWHATLOVEIS 36 u l #101094
SINGLE GUY SEEKING Typical guy doing the typical things..... working 40 hours a week paying the bills and spending some on fun. Travel, road trips, the ocean, beer, dining out, hiking, biking, video, music.....you name it, I’ll do it. Seeking a nice lady to spend time doing whatever you like. ready4u 46 #101037
N seeking N
ROMANTIC GNARLY COUNTRY GUY 21 YO, WM, 5’7, blue eyes, brown hair, on the heavier side, but not by much. I’m fun and outgoing. A little shy when meeting new people, outside and cooking, enjoy reading and writing poetry and long walks and traveling. Looking for someone 20-30 YO, 5’56’, and of average weight. Someone who likes to be outside and enjoys good home cooked meals and watching movies. Someone to cuddle with on cold nights and not afraid of showing affection. jonna 21 l #103336 WILL U DO IT?
whatz crackin playa? I got a scene for ya. I got this set up if ya think ya can handle it ya can be set. I need to pass this off to a real playa. No others need apply. Meantime, we can hook up for real sex if ya can handle that. No serious dudes just great sex. Pics soon! whatzpoppin 19 u, #103044
MARRIED CLOSET BI-SEXUAL SEEKS ... I’m looking for a LTR with someone who is otherwise happily married, who is between 3545 YO.
W seeking…
MARRIED, LONELY? I AM! Lonely married, 42 YO woman looking for fun, physical relationship. Discretion is paramount! I love to get suggestive, descriptive emails and phone calls. Safety counts, everything from public appearances to sex has to be safe. I love giving oral but don’t really care about receiving it...you can try to change my mind! Married or single is fine. fungirl, 43, #103400
LOOKING FOR HOT HARD SEX
Looking for very big fat dicks for daytime play, must be very available. lookin4mrbig 39 l, #103298
FINALLY FREE!
Fresh out of a long and unsatisfying relationship, I’m looking for a man who is a real man. I don’t want to hold your hand and show you the way, patting your back the whole time. You know your stuff, you tell me what you want. (Or you tell me what I want.)
Let’s get to it! ready 26 #102726
SUBMISSIVE, INQUISITIVE PRINCESS
I am a married women but am looking to try new things. This would be my first women to women encounter but I am very much looking forward to it. My husband is a bit older then me and doesn’t have the same wants or needs that I desire. I can please you so give it a shot! warriorprincess 40 l #102400
SUBMISSIVE, INQUISITIVE PRINCESS
I am a married woman but am looking to try new things. This would be my first women to woman encounter but I am very much looking forward to it. My husband is a bit older than me and doesn’t have the same wants or needs that I desire. I can please you so give it a shot! warriorprincess 40 l #102400
CREATIVE OLDER LADY
How can a 59 YO, out of shape, nothing extraordinary other than a lively imagination, smart, funny woman be so horny? In a stable relationship with a nice guy whose sexual needs are few. Looking for some spicy email exchanges. What do you have to lose? imagine 59 #102027
MUCHTOLUVREDHEAD
Okay, I am sooo new to this! If you are out there, hope you find me! I am new to the BDSM scene, let’s say books “aroused” my curiosity, and I think it’s what’s been missing from my life, I just need to find the right teacher! I’m a full figured-gal, not your thing, don’t respond!(Also, no married or cheaters!). much2luv 34 #101862
N seeking…
KIND, STRONG, AND SWEET
I’m a young guy who’s always looking for a good time. I spend a lot of time cooking, drawing, and playing music. I rock climb, kayak, and bike. I have a nice build and I love showing it off but only once in a while. I have a vivid imagination and am up for almost anything. Fasthorse 20 #103423
GROUPSEX
I’m looking for the group of women who placed an ad looking for a man to satisfy all. I think I’m your man. Please leave me a message. VTnative32 32 u, #103421
DOM LOOKING FOR INEXPERIENCED SUB
If you are a bright, attractive young woman seeking to experiment as a sub, this master will consider introducing you to its delights in a safe, respecful, gentle, but absolutely dominant manner. I’m creative, playful, completely clean. If you want cruelty, go elsewhere...but do not be fooled...apart from any limits we agree to up front, I will be in control. Umberto, 43, u, l, #103394
MARRIED, AND BI!
Wife is cool, would like an extremely discreet encounter with another married man. Why? Disease is scary! I’m a considerate guy, totally in shape and young looking, would like the same with humour. Would prefer a straight acting man with a hot bed act. Wife is cool with this, but she’s not part of the package. Tatood1 42 u, #103369
LUV ALL AGES SIZES WOMEN
I am kinda shy but very horny and I love to please ANY women. I have heard the shy guys are the ones that are really wild once we open up. My main mission is to please you. I am looking for any and all women. Age nor body type makes a difference to me. Whether you are slim or plus size. NightTrain1976, 30, l #103269
READY FOR YOU
Hi ladies or group, I am a straight male, 5’8, 170 lbs., 51 YO in a LTR, now platonic. I am seeking someone, or a group of people, with open attitude, and active libido, for casual friendship and fun. Age or looks unimportant, (I’m no Adonis either), but a sense of humor, and active hormones are a plus. lookinghard1 55 #103291
OPEN-MINDED NEW GUY
I’m new to this whole thing and would need a little direction. So if you like being in charge, I’m your man. I’m looking to try new things for the first time. I’m looking for someone to take me under their wing. I’m worth the effort. I’m just looking for some fun. No relationships. You must be discreet and clean!!! jb115 27 #103289
STRAPPING, RUGGED, BOOKISH FARMBOY
I am a 27 YO, very well built, highly educated farmboy. I am into my farm, into my body and into women between the ages of 39-59. If you are sure, sexy and sophisticated, I want to hear from you, married or not. I am not interested in anything more than a friendship and sexual relationship. powcunk, 27, #103250
WELL CONDITIONED FOR UNRELENTLESS
SEX
I am busy guy with not much time for the bar mating scene. I exercise often so I am looking to unleash my energy. bsbvt 34 #103255
GOT REAL?
Warm, attractive, caring, free thinker seeks playmates, more. Get to know each other first. Have many interesting and varied kinks, lots of experience. Musical. Reader. Cook. Independent, grown up. I enjoy life, and want to share that exuberance with another. Seeking honesty and openess borne of respect, good communication, trust. Communicate! Leave a return email. Sensible pic sent on request. switchme 52 l #103279
LOOKING TO LICK
Just got out of LTR; looking for sexual fun and companionship; Looking to go down on some clean and beautiful looking lips. vtmanlkg4, 33 #103267
BIKE SEAT
understands fun , would like too share each others wild side... georger 45 u l, #103082
SMART, FUNNY, CHARMING, AND GAME... Here’s the thing... I’ve always been the type of guy everyone wants to introduce to their mother. Sounds great, but I just don’t want to do that right now. I’m fun, smart, hot, super fit, successful and ready for adventure. I’ve got the confidence and curiosity for anything. Are you game? closetbadass 28 #103009
WHAT’S YOUR PLEASURE? Trying this venue...may I please you? JamieVT, 36 u, #102996
CLOTHED FEMALES, NUDE MALES I’m a curious and submissive male that fantasizes about domination by females and think about anything CFNM it seems like all the time, with being watched and humilated by the finer half of people, serving female needs and being a spectacle for girls’ amusements. StephenK 30 #102966
YOUR NEW FAVORITE TOY.
Sexy, handsome and blessed with a large **** that I know how to use. The best women understand that being a sub does not mean being passive. I am a firm lover with respect for my partners space. I will set your shores a little wider and will F*** you so that you stay F***ed. tearfultitan 34 #103263
UNINHIBITED LOYAL GUY Independent loyal guy looking for an uninhibited beautiful redhead or blonde woman with a perfect butt for uninhibited passion filled rendezvous your place or mine before dinner or after. Maybe more,
GOT TANTRA? LET’S GET IT. I’m a total virgin at this, but it’s time. I’m healthy both physically and emotionally. I want to explore the boundaries of my sexuality with a hot, mature woman who is also interested in seeing what the union of man and woman can bring. I
REBECCA NEW YEAR’S DAY FLIGHT
You sure were sick on the plane that day!
Despite your nausea I found you charming and I enjoyed talking to you for two hours.
I am not looking for anything more than saying “hi” the next time we meet at G-love in Feb., but you have been on my mind. Take care my zero-pissed friend. When: Monday, January 1, 2007. Where: United Airlines from Chicago. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900965
I LOVE YOUR COFFEE BREATH
The coffee originated from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, you descended from heaven on triangular transparent sachet wings. I take my coffee black, “Is there any other way?” When: Thursday, January 11, 2007. Where: Muddy Waters. You: Woman. Me: Man. u #900964
IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS..... slingshots, flaming-arrows, bicycles, chocolate, rooftops, sad fairy tales, candlelit jesus dinners, I think I like you a lot. I’ll vacuum my truck so you’re not allergic to me and gennydog. A date for the revolution, Molotovs in empty allagash, there’s a flame of hope in all this doom and gloom. You’re going to skip school at least one day this semester. When: Thursday, January 11, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900963
WINDOW SEAT...HALVORSON’S...
There you were, sitting there, so stunning my heart ached. A subtle touch and the realization that I was, indeed, sitting across from you. One of the myriad times you’ve made my heart skip, my breathe catch... thank you...let’s hook for tall Tai Chi’s... err, Chai Teas...you are in my heart, and I am glad you’ve allowed me into yours... XO When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: First Night.... You: Woman. Me: Man. #900962
ON TOP OF MT. ELLEN
I was just heading down the trail on skis and you popped out of the woods with a drop dead smile. Would love to see it again and play in the woods. When: Saturday, December 30, 2006. Where: Mt. Ellen. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900961
COWBOY BRIAN DROVE OUR CAB
I never knew about I spy until you. On my cold walk home I read each one. It made my pulse race. Am I thinking too much? I don’t think we noticed the rain that night-if you remember that part... I’d like to hear that music box again... When: Friday, January 5, 2007. Where: H G. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900960
HOW WAS THE TKY SAND?
You stop in the deli a few times a week to get a turkey sandwich with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and provolone cheese on 8Grain. Always smiling and it makes my day when you stop by. Wanta chat, you know where to find me:) When: Wednesday, January 10, 2007. Where: MT. Bellies Deli. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900959
BRUNETTE AT NORTH FERRISBURGH
MOBIL Tuesday 1/9 around 4:30 p.m. You were there in a Toyota Tercel, a guy from the passenger seat went inside, you waited a bit. When you got out to go in you noticed me eyeing you. Are you available or was that your boyfriend? Wanna catch up for a drink/coffee? When: Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Where: Mobil in North Ferrisburgh. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900958
“WHATEVS”
Hey G- You told me you just wanted be single for a while. But I met you and I wish you’d change your mind. I can’t see a smile like that and not want to see it all the time. -L When: Thursday, January 4, 2007. Where: Price Chopper. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900956
TO: SOUL2SOUL Not sure if you’ll notice this, right up my alley and I have so much to say. Live music rocks. When: Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Where: This site. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900955
SEXY PEDIATRICIAN ON BAIRD 5
You: Sex pot pediatrician, curly blonde hair, glasses and eternal smile. You are beyond amazing in all that you do and no one tells you enough. Hope you got your B-Day wish. Love you always! CC Hot Pants. When: Thursday, January 11, 2007. Where: Every day, All day Baird 5 FAHC. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900954
UNEARTH SHOW I saw you at Higher Ground on Sunday night.
You kept looking my way but I’m not sure if you were looking at me or something else. You had a blue shirt on, hat and glasses, and I think you were with some friends. When: Sunday, January 7, 2007. Where: Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900953
HANDSOME MAN IN ESSEX PRICE
CHOPPER PARKING LOT
Just wanted to thank you again for passing on my last bag of groceries before I drove off in my car. When: Sunday, January 7, 2007. Where: Price Chopper Parking Lot in Essex. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900952
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
I used to see you every day, but now I see you from way afar, or not at all. I dream about you all the time. Please come back and let’s finally get together. When: Sunday, October 8, 2006. Where: every morning. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900951
NEW HAMPSHIRE RENDEZVOUS
I’m sure you know how much I enjoy our ‘visits’ with each other. Don’t worry, I’m not obsessing. I just know how you appreciate a good “I Spy”. That, and I’m sorry we didn’t truly hook up until after I moved. Keep the candles burning, the shower running, and the heat turned up. I’m looking forward to our next ‘visit’. When: Friday, January 5, 2007. Where: Bar, Pool, running naked in the January rain, in the Bedroom. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900950
MY NEW GIRLFRIEND I spy my new girlfriend, first, on the bus; and then at McDonalds in downtown Burlington, on the 1/5-1/7 weekend. You were wearing a red top with blue jeans. You left with friends. You are round in all the right places. I have a singular glare in my eye. Stop me and say ‘yeeha lets go’ or ‘f*** off’...xxoo... When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: downtown McDonalds. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900949
C. AT SHAWS-COLCHESTER
Just wanted you to know that I think you’re a hot, sexy woman. Are you possibliy looking for some discreet fun? If so, let me know. I’m a regular customer who’d love to sample your customer service....! When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: Shaws in Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900948
HEY, FAUST! Faust, Ask not for whom the curtain calls. It calls for thee. You rocked our socks off. Awesome singing at 2 sold-out houses (and counting...). Your Menage. When: Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Where: A puppet opera. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900947
LOOKING 4 TAMMY
Tam, I hope you see this ad! I miss my partner. It’s been two years! Let’s have dinner - Mimmos? I’m working on grad school. Are you still taking classes? Email me at JSC. My heart hurts a lot. My sneezes are better. Cat allergies. Robert When: Thursday, December 16, 2004. Where: CCV. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900946 WRONG CHURCH..X-MAS EVE I was in wrong church in Richmond...and late...found only 1/2 empty pew..there you were. You shared your misselette with me. Why did you run away after? Many knew you by name. Shy? Married? Wow...many thoughts. I liked your smile very much. Am I that off?? Skiing?? Dinner? When: Sunday, December 24, 2006. Where: church Richmond. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900945
DJ AT THE RUSTY NAIL I spy the king of the dance hall DJing at the Rusty Nail. I can never take my eyes off you. Private dance in your booth sometime? When: Saturday, December 30, 2006. Where: Rusty Nail. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900944
FUN DANCING....
Duncan, had a blast at Metronome on Sat. Didn’t know if you were just in for one night or really into something with potential. Let me know, because I’d love to do it again, with maybe drinks together first? When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: Retronome. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900943
BANANA GUY
Jack, I saw you shopping. You’re really cute, you should come in again and say hi... then we can talk... When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: Banana Republic. You: Man. Me: Man. #900942
BUYING GUM, NEVER CHEWING IT.
You: Skulking around water museum, with a boss tattoo, looking like a 13-year-old boy. Me: Very good looking, eating stirfry, have a gumball fetish. We used to drive each other crazy, but now we get along great. I am very glad we are friends. When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: Cigar Store. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900941
You helped box my purchase, I should have introduced myself. I’ve been back since and have not seen you..It’s becoming an expensive way to try and meet. Single? Coffee or drinks? When: Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Where: Costco. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900940
WHERE’S MY DRIVING PARTNER?
Josh & Gus where are you? Miss talking while riding around aimlessly. Call me! Pearly says hi too. When: Monday, August 7, 2006. Where: Too long ago. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900939
BEAUTIFUL SECOND FLOOR KINGDOM
WITCH I was dancing alone under the moon when you enchanted me. Hotter than a $20 pistol behind the bar, your openness and honesty took me off guard. Your wild magic fried my security system and melted my heart. Let’s get drunk with your cows, run barefoot through the meadows, eat spicy tuna sashimi off each other’s tummy and write fairytales together. When: Saturday, January 6, 2007. Where: In my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900938
GRACE FROM HEBREW CLASS
The last I heard from you was in an I Spy that I was informed was months ago. I am living in Burlington again. Tag, you’re it! When: Monday, December 31, 2007. Where: Shaws in Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900937
“I SPY” AN “I SPY”
Or rather, my co-workers told me about it; I stopped checking because it’s too depressing to never receive an “I spy”. This is the hungover Garcia’s guy. Would maybe, just maybe, love to get a drink (or 10!) sometime! To the redhead who found me entertaining, email me, if that’s how this works, or stop in again! When: Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Where: Smoke Shop. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900936
LITTLE RED WAGON
Little red bike. I ain’t no monkey, but I know what I like. (I’m rather fond of you.) When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Langdon Street Cafe. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900935
TOO COOL FOR FUN
I called you too cool for fun. We debated. I’d be psyched if we dated. When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: LSC. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900934
LSC CRUSH
Maybe you’ve flirted, and I didn’t catch it. Maybe your too-cool demeanor doesn’t volley very well with my shy exterior. But if interested, don’t bother relpying, just try again and maybe this time I’ll bounce the ball back. When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Langdon Street Cafe. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900933
AMAZING GRACE
How sweet your drums, congas, and shakers rock my world... heartbeat love me. Love you... twas fate that brought us safe thus far. When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Langdon Street Cafe. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900932
BAD ASS BASS PLAYER
You rocked me at the Langdon Street Cafe NYE. You are my love... heartbeat... the make out booth is definitely our friend. When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Langdon Street Cafe. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900931
2 BEAUTIFUL 4 YOU
Just wanted to let you know I am too beautiful for you! I hope I can only meet someone who is not like you and actually honest! When: Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Where: Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900930
YOU HAD A ROUGH DAY
You were incredibly hungover working in the smoke shop in the mall. I thought you were very entertaining. I was the redhead with my friend who bought cigarettes. Don’t know if you’ll ever drink again, But maybe, just maybe you’d like to get a beer sometime... When: Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Where: smoke shop. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900929
HOT HALVORSON’S GIRLS
Went to Halvorson’s for the first time before Xmas with some friends and sat in the back. You guys are the hottest waitstaff I’ve ever seen...Most aroused I’ve been while eating ever, keep up the good work, we’ll definitely be back. Sexy, can’t beat it. When: Sunday, December 16, 2007. Where: Halvorson’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900928
UNCOMMON GROUNDS CAUGHT ME
LOOKING
12/21, Uncommon Grounds. I think I’ve been busted! I’m not certain though. Do you have a laptop and sit in the window there frequently? Do you have long hair? If so then I’ve been caught and I’m quite embarassed. When: Thursday, December 21, 2006. Where: Uncommon Grounds. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900927
FIRST NIGHT WARM UP TENT
Hello, I met you and your daughter in the tent. I had two daughters myself. You definitely caught my eye, are you interested? When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: City Market tent. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900924
SWEET BABY GREER!
Here’s to a new year with no fear. Thank you for being so amazing and for the wonderful New Year’s Eve. I may not tell you enough, but I love you the most...almost as much as the unicorns and bible...winks. Love you. When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: everywhere all the time. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900923
I SPY CREATIVE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
A truly amazing display of human creative potential was seen on First Night in Burlington. From spiritual power drumming to soft lyrics that spoke the language of the soul. Singers and players of all.....Thank you all so very much. Love and blessings in 2007! When: Sunday, December 31, 2006. Where: Everywhere. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900921
TO THE GOLDEN HAIRED MAMA
So glad I know you. Couldn’t imagine life in B-towm w/o you and the Big Man. We’ve been thru so much together. Who knows: maybe we’ll find a way to combine elephants and the ocean so we can take that San Diego road trip together after all! Love you so much! You’ll always be my vanilla soy! When: Tuesday, January 2, 2007. Where: North Ave. You: Woman. Me: Woman.
#900920
HOSTESS AT CHILI’S
You were a hostess at Chili’s Mon. night, 1/1/07 in Williston. You were dressed in black and had to be at least 5’10 with a pretty smile and black hair. I was alone, 5’11, with a Slayer hoodie. I went to talk to you after I ate but you had already left. When: Monday, January 1, 2007. Where: Chilli’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900918
SHAW’S COLCHESTER 01/01 Blonde cashier caught me looking. Was too shy to look or say hi on the way out, think I saw you looking. You: F, shorter blonde hair, working the line by the doors. Me: M, short blonde hair, green hoody. How about some conversation? When: Monday, January 1, 2007. Where: Shaws. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900917
WHO...HA?
You love books, tube socks and lip gloss that burns my lips. I love that in a room full of people I only see you! The pean and I miss you...live with us? When: Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Where: Hmm.... You: Woman. Me: Woman. #900916
HOTTIE HAIR STYLIST IN WILLISTON VCC in Williston. You are the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen! Cut my hair again please! I had a good time lookin at you in the mirror too! When: Monday, January 1, 2007. Where: VCC. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900915
UHC MEDICAL ASSISTANT
I came in for a cough and left with high blood pressure! I’ve seen you twice and both times you took it and it was elevated! Your name is Tim and you have the sexiest smile I’ve ever seen...I hope I don’t have to come down with something else to see you again! When: Friday, December 29, 2006. Where: Given Health Care. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900914
REDHEAD IN ESSEX
I saw you while you were working. I was wondering maybe if you could go out to dinner or something. I saw you on 12/22 around 1:30ish. You: Man. Me: Woman with blonde hair. When: Friday, December 22, 2006. Where: Champlain Farms. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900913
NEW YEAR’S EVE GRAND UNION
You, are a handsome man in red shorts, and very sexy legs, shopping with a friend in the wine section. Me: Zipped in and out in green puffy North Face. Hoping your friend doesn’t have benefits and that you’re looking for a few. Give me a shout. Happy New Year. When:
sat in row 15 or 16 I think. You had a pink shirt on and blue jeans. You had brown hair past your shoulders and it was a bit messy. Not really brushed. If you see this I’d love to talk to you When: Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Where: JetBlue.
I’m sorry I didn’t stick around long enough to see what we might have been. Am I ridiculous in hoping that we can be friends? When: Monday, July 3, 2006. Where: Citizens Bank steps. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900910
FRIENDLY CITY PLOW DRIVER Me: Red hat, almost done shoveling my Hill Section driveway. You: Made my day when you parked your big truck to chat. Looking forward to the next snowstorm! Coffee or cocoa? When: Saturday, December 30, 2006. Where: Hill Section, Burlington. You: Man. Me: Woman. #900909 IN THE PIT AT GWAR You told me you liked my horns... You: A head taller than me and HOT (you must be 6’4ish, I’m 5’11)...You complimented my devil horns, then proceeded to catch my ass and totally have my back in the pit. I wanted to say thank you and inquire if you’re single? Want to play in another pit together sometime?? When: Saturday, December 16, 2006. Where: the mosh pit at Gwar, Higher Ground. You: Man. Me: Woman. u #900908
SMOKING BRUNETTE AT LINCOLN You were out on the porch having a butt... and I couldn’t stop looking at you... amazing beauty in low cut top...perfect teeth. I had on sport coat and stared... MMM When: Friday, December 29, 2006. Where: Lincoln Inn. You: Woman. Me: Man. #900907
HEY VTBOI4M
What ad are you talking about? Where are you from? I hope your not my I spy? But at least let me know what ad you are saying no to. Either way, I wish you the best. When: Wednesday, December 20, 2006. Where: saw ad. You: Man. Me: Man. #900906 8/29 RADIOBEAN Dear _____, I enjoyed watching your pretty face lit by candles. Spanish words
Mistress Maeve
Gracious Guide to Love & Lust!
Dear Mistress,
I have a friend who is good friends with her ex-boyfriend let’s call him “Jack.” I hang out with my friend and Jack from time to time, and we get along well. Luckily for me, when Jack and I get a little drunk, we tend to have make-out sessions. My friend has not shared with me whether or not she is bothered by the kissing, nor have I asked her. Kissing is as far as it has gone, but I kind of like him. Since he and I have done this multiple times, I am wondering if he likes me, but I don’t have the guts to ask.
Is it appropriate to have drunken make-out sessions with your friend’s ex? We’re adults, and we’re having a good time. I sense my friend is protective of Jack, so I haven’t asked him for more than kissing I think it would be uncomfortable talking with her about it. I would rather remain friends with her than start something with him and ruin our friendship permanently. Do I just suck it up and tell her that I like him? Tell him? Help!
Miss Kissdon’tell
Dear Miss Kissdon’tell,
You’re all over the map. In one breath you say that you like “Jack,” yet in the next you’re ready to ditch him in order to preserve a friendship you’ve already put in jeopardy. In most instances kissing is relatively harmless, but in your case, you’re risking a friendship for some drunken thrills. It’s time for you to decide what you really want, and then take action. If you really like this guy, sit down with your friend and tell her about your feelings. You don’t have to ask her permission to date him, but talking with her first might prevent tension down the road. Hopefully your candor will soften her protectiveness, and she’ll give you her blessing. If she protests, you’ll have some serious thinking to do about what’s more important to you.
On the other hand, if you’re not head over heels for this guy, stop kissing him. Why risk a friendship over someone who doesn’t really interest you? And while you’re at it, ask yourself why you’re inviting so much drama into your life. Take it from me: Drunken kissing trysts are much more fun when drama is not involved.
WomEN seeking MEN
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ISO D/WI/WM, 45-55 YO, tall, dark, dashing, easygoing, educated, secure, from Burlington or within 15 miles. NS/ND/NA, clean shaven please. I’m tall, brown-blonde, educated, enjoy romantic movies, dining out, music, long walks, nature and blackberries. 4566
SWF, 56 YO, seeking SWM, 50-60 YO. NS and ND. Looking for companionship.
I’ve heard third time’s the charm. So let’s meet and have some fun together. 4565
I’M A SO-CALLED good-looking, blonde, 40 YO, DWF, 5’8 1/2, 135 lbs. Tired of drugs and men for just sex. I can cook, clean, etc. Don’t like slobs. I train race horses. Don’t like control freaks. Love hunting. 4561
LET’S MEET. SWPF, small frame, blond hair, active, enjoys dining out. Movies, travel and theater, Honest, compassionate and good communicator. 49-60 YO. 4560
MEN seeking WomEN
I’M LOOKING FOR someone to have fun with. Honesty and a 50-50 relationship a must. Trying out new things, going on long drives. Dancing, movies, sports, have a good time in life. 4595
SWM, 45, attractive, professional, home, Harley, etc. Told I look years younger. Maybe good genes. Have hair, teeth, fingers and toes. Great sense of humor. Also compassionate, caring and real. You: Attractive, fit, out of the box. 4567
NEW YEAR, new resolution. DWM, young 44 smoker, wishes to meet a slender to average woman, 32-52 YO, who enjoys good food and drink, is fun to be with, who enjoys cuddling, intimacy and great sex together, much more. 4564
GENEROUS, WEALTHY gentleman looking for a thin, F companion for enjoyable times. 4563
SM, TURNING 28, ISO two girls, 25-31 YO in Rutland area who will give me a private show. Must be discreet. Drinking and 420 friendly is a +. 4562
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clay
A WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH MARTY FIELDING: Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, February 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $135. Frog Hollow, Middlebury, VT. Info, 802-388-3177 or visit www.froghollow.org. This is a hands-on workshop focused on constructing utilitarian pots using a unique hybrid of wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. All levels of throwers and handbuilders are welcome.
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wheel and parents are expected to help monitor their child. (CLASS CODE: 8125131)
CARTOONING: Ages 8-12, Tuesdays, January 30 - March 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $75, $67.50 BCA members (materials and snack included). Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www.burlingtoncityarts. com. In this fun hands-on class, students will look at examples of popular comics and cartoons and learn how to incorporate special design elements into their own work. Students may choose to create their own comic book superheroes and villains. At the end of the class, students will go home with copies of each other’s creations! (Class Code: 812431-1)
DESIGNING BUILDINGS: Ages 7-9, Mondays, January 29 - March 19, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. $115, $103.50 BCA members (materials and snack included). Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www.burlingtoncityarts. com. Learn how to create a Gothic spire, build a miniature teahouse, construct a skyscraper and design an organic building! From gaudy Baroque to curvy Gaudi, students in this busy hands-on class will explore architecture from around the world and throughout the ages. (Class Code: 812430-1)
OIL PAINTING FROM THE FIGURE: Wednesdays, January 31 - March 21, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.Intermediate to Advanced. $245, $220.50 BCA members. Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts. Info, call 802-8657166 or visit www.burlingtoncity arts.com. This eight-week class is an opportunity for intermediate and advanced painters to strengthen and revitalize their work through the use of a fresh approach to color, composition and personal expression. Using water-soluble oils, students will paint from a model each week. Small class size will allow plenty of individual feedback, demonstrations and informal critiques in a supportive environment. Some figure drawing experience needed. (Class Code: 811112-1)
ONE-ON-ONE AUDITION COACHING WITH VERONICA LOPEZ:
All ages, regulars and newcomers, ongoing and in preparation for Upcoming Statewide Theatre Auditions, March 3. $20/session; 3-session package for $50. Info, Veronica ‘ronni’ Lopez, 862-2287 or email catalyst@gmavt.net. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, productive, supportive and reasonably priced. Acting coach Veronica López is producing artistic director of Catalyst Theatre Company and a primary resource for directors and producers of stage/film/video/ audio in search of Vermont talent.
THE AUDITION PROCESS: SOUP TO NUTS WITH VERONICA LOPEZ: Tuesday, February 6, 20 and 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Maple Street Rec. Center, Essex Jct. $40. Info, 802-878-1375. For all ages, regulars and newcomers to the auditioning process. Class covers a realistic understanding of the dynamics of the audition process, guideposts on attitude adjustments and choosing materials, and examples of winning headshots and resumes. Each participant receives valuable hands-on monologue coaching and resume counseling. Workshop leader Veronica López is a primary resource for directors and producers of stage/ film/video/audio in search of Vermont talent, as well as coordinator of the annual professional Statewide Theatre Auditions.
business
START UP: February 1 - May 20. Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. and every other Sunday, 12-6 p.m. Mercy Connection, Inc. $1295, scholarships available. Info, 802-8467338 or visit www.wsbp.org. This 15-week comprehensive business planning course will assist you in moving from a business idea to the completion of a high-quality business plan. Call for application and interview times.
BEGINNING WHEEL I: Thursdays, February 1 - March 15, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic Wheel Experience. $195, $175 BCA members. (Clay sold separately $15/25 lb. bag). Clay and Craft Studio 250, Memorial Auditorium. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www. burlingtoncityarts.com. This sevenweek class is designed for those students who have taken Beginning Wheel I and wish to continue to sharpen and develop their pottery skills. This class will focus on development of wheel throwing and pottery technique. Demos may include vases, mugs, lidded jars, bowls and glazing. (CLASS CODE: 8115111)
CLAY CLASSES AT SHELBURNE
ART CENTER: Ten-week clay classes: Introduction to Throwing, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., January 16 – March 20. Mixed Level Pottery, Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., January 18 – March 22. Salt-Fired Pottery, Mondays, 6:30–9 p.m., January 29 – March 19 (8 weeks). Teen Ceramics (ages 12 and up), Mondays, 4–6 p.m., January 22 – March 19 (no class Feb. 26), 8 weeks. New early payment discount! Info, 985-3648 or www.shelburneartcenter.org.
HAND BUILDING CERAMICS: Wednesdays, February 14 - March 14, 6-8:30 p.m. $140, $126 BCA members. (Clay sold separately at $15/25 lb. bag). Clay and Craft Studio 250, Memorial Auditorium. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www.burlingtoncityarts.com. Slab, coil and pinch are just some of the handbuilding skills this class will cover. Students will investigate form and texture while constructing both functional and decorative pieces. Students may choose to focus on garden sculptures, dinnerware, tiles and more. The possibilities are endless! (CLASS CODE: 8115311)
PARENT AND CHILD WHEEL: Fridays, February 16 - March 16, 3:30 - 5 p.m. $110, $99/pair BCA members (all clay, tools, glazes and firings are included). Clay and Craft Studio 250, Memorial Auditorium. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www.burlingtoncityarts.com. Create a memorable experience with your child! This five-week class will introduce young and younger alike to work with clay using the potters’ wheel. Students will practice basic wheel-working techniques and will also be introduced to handle making, trimming and glazing. Parents and children will each use their own
WEDNESDAY MORNING CLAY: Wednesdays, February 7 - March 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Prerequisite: Previous wheel experience required. $195, $175 BCA members. (Clay sold separately $15/25 lb. bag). Clay and Craft Studio 250, Memorial Auditorium. Info, call 802-865-7166 or visit www.burl ingtoncityarts.com. In this sevenweek class, students will learn how to use the wheel as a basis for developing more complex forms. This class will aid beginner to advanced potters in further development of technique and wheel throwing skills as well as learning to contemplate their work aesthetically. Individual projects will be encouraged. (CLASS CODE: 8115121)
craft
HANDCRAFTING WORKSHOPS AT THE INN AT BALDWIN CREEK: Bristol. Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 5-hour workshops with lunch. Ivy-Topiary Creation, February 1; Knitting One-Hank Hats & Wristers, February 8; Rug Hooking, February 22; Wool-Felt Quilting, March 1, $110 plus materials fee. Guest instructors. Limited to 10-12. Lodging packages available. Info, call 888-424-2432 or visit www. innatbaldwincreek.com.
dance
AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM CUBA AND HAITI: Weekly classes: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Capitol City Grange, Montpelier. Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. Memorial Auditorium Loft, Burlington. Info, 985-3665. Dance to the rhythms of Cuban and Haitian music. Dance class led by Carla Kevorkian. Live drumming led by Stuart Paton. Monthly master classes with visiting instructors. Beginners welcome!
NESS: FlynnArts dance classes for children, teens, and adults alike begin the week of January 15! Twelve to 15-week sessions are available for varying interests and levels of experience. Partial scholarships are available, but hurry as some classes are nearly full! Info, visit www.flynncenter.org, email flynnarts@flynncenter.org or 6524548, ext. 4.
BURLINGTON BALLROOM DANCE
LESSONS: Mondays and Thursdays, The Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info, visit www. FirstStepDance.com or call 802598-6757. We teach a variety of classes covering Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengue,
Swing and Nightclub 2-Step. Classes vary from introductory Level I classes, through intermediate Level II and III classes. No experience is necessary for the Level I classes, although the Level II and III classes require having completed the previous levels. No partner is required for class, so come out and learn to dance!
DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Salsa classes: Nightclub-style, group and private, four levels. Mondays, Wednesdays (walk-in on Wednesdays only at 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (children’s lessons, preregistration required). Argentinean Tango every Friday, 7:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome. Social dancing with DJ Raul, once a month, call for date. Monthly membership, $40 or $65, $12 for individual classes, $5 for socials. 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info, contact Victoria, 598-1077 or info@salsalina.com. No dance experience or partner necessary, just the desire to have fun! You can drop in at any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout!
SHELBURNE BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Level I Smooth (Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango), 8-9 p.m. Level I Nightclub (Nightclub 2-Step, Swing and Salsa). Shelburne Town Hall, 5420 Shelburne Rd. $50/person for each four-week class. Info, visit www. FirstStepDance.com or call 802598-6757. Join Kevin Laddison of First Step Dance for these beginning classes. No experience necessary, and no partner is required for class. Bring a friend and come out and learn to dance!
SWING DANCE LESSONS: Six weeks, two nights, two levels. Tuesdays, January 23 - February 27: Swing 1/Lindy Hop Basics, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning level; no experience required; includes free Vermont Swings practice session immediately following. Wednesdays, January 24 - February 28: Swing 2B/Lindy Hop Charleston, 6:307:30 p.m. Learn (Lindy) Charleston – a lively and integral part of Lindy Hop. Prerequisite: must have mastered Swing 1 – or by permission. Swing 3 / Smooth Moves, 7:458:45 p.m. Prerequisite: must have completed Swing 2A, 2B, & 2C– or by permission. Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. $50 for six-week series, $40 for students and seniors. Info, 860-7501 or www.lindyvermont.com. No partner needed for any class! We focus on having fun and learning technique that will allow you to dance with anyone, anywhere. (Please bring clean, non-marking shoes and arrive 10 minutes early to the first class.)
design/build
DESIGN, CARPENTRY, WOODWORKING AND ARCHITECTURAL CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL, WARREN: Handplanes, January 20-21. $275. Learn how to sharpen and tune a handplane enabling you to square up stock, edge join boards, and create a surface so smooth that sanding is unnecessary. Renovation, January 21-26. $725. Learn the skills and techniques to plan and take on your own home renovation projects, including selective demolition, reframing walls, floors and roofs, hanging doors and windows, installing wood trim and mouldings, and more. Drafting 101, January 27-28. $275. This workshop will introduce you to all the main drafting conventions and give you tips on how to make your drawings into works of art. Strawbale Design/Build, January 28 - February 2. $725. Learn to think your way through a strawbale house while gaining a feel for the nature of straw, clay and lime as building materials. Igloo Design/ Build, February 3. $50/family. Get hands-on in the snow as you learn to build igloos, quinzee shelters, and more. Thinking Like Cathedral Builders, Feb. 3-4. Learn to design and build a thriving business that is also a positive contributor to community life. Info, call 802496-5545 or visit www.yestermorrow.org. Scholarships are available. All Yestermorrow courses are small, intensive and hands-on. Celebrating our 26th year! Just 45 minutes from Burlington.
drumming
BURLINGTON TAIKO CLASSES: Winter II Session: Kids Beginners’ Class, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m. Fiveweek session begins 2/20. $40. Kids Advanced Beginners’ Class, Mondays, 3:15-4 p.m., five-week session begins 2/19. $40. Adult Beginners’ Class, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Fiveweek session begins 2/20. $45. Adult Advanced Beginners’ Class, Mondays, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Five-week session begins 2/19. $45. All classes held at Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Adult walk-in price, $10 per class. Info, 802-6580658, email classes@bur lingtontaiko.org or visit www.bur lingtontaiko. org. Gift certificates available! HAND DRUMMING CLASSES: Wednesdays at Burlington Taiko Space. Beginners’ Conga Class, 5:30-6:50 p.m. Beginners’ Djembe Class, 7-8:50 p.m. Five-week sessions begin 1/10 and 2/21. $50/ session. Walk-in price: $12. Classes held at Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Avenue, Burlington. Info, 802-658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko.org or visit www.burlingtontaiko.org. Walk-ins welcome! Gift certificates available!
RICHMOND WINTER SESSION II TAIKO CLASSES: Thursdays, Richmond Free Library Community Meeting Room. Five-week sessions begin 1/11 and 2/22. Kids and Parents Beginners’ Class, 6-6:50 p.m. $80/pair/session. Adult Beginners’ Class, 7-7:50 p.m. $50/ session. Paid preregistration is required by 1/4 and 2/5, and there is a 10-person minimum for each class. Info, 802-658-0658, email classes@burlingtontaiko.org or visit www.burlingtontaiko.org. Gift certificates available!
empowerment
SETTING INTENTIONS FOR HEALTH; AN EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP: Saturday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. $100. Yoga Mountain Center, 79 Main St., Montpelier. Info, 802-479-1034 or email fredcheyette@earthlink.net. Presented by Fred Cheyette, M.A. Discover how it feels to be fully open to health. Create intentions around health that are in alignment with your entire being. Generate energy to empower your intentions.
fiber & surface design
BOOKMAKING FOR EVERYONE:
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m., January 24 – February 21 (5 weeks). Members $132, nonmembers $150, materials $10. Info, 985-3648 or www.shelburneartcenter.org. Come explore the fusion of art and book with the making of artist books. We will begin with the exploration of creating exciting surface-treated papers. Then using these papers we will build a gallery of books using traditional and nontraditional structures and bindings. No previous bookmaking experience is needed. (Experienced bookmakers are encouraged to join the sessions and continue exploring the concept of the book in a creative environment.) New early payment discount!
fine arts
FINE ART CLASSES AT SHELBURNE ART CENTER: Drawing from the Model, Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m., January 10 – February 28 (8 weeks). Painting with Acrylics, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., January 23 – March 13 (8 weeks). Breaking the Ice: Getting Started in Oil Painting, Wednesdays, 1–4 p.m., January 17 – March 7 (8 weeks). Level I Watercolor, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m., January 23 – March 13 (6 weeks). Level II Watercolor: Still Life, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m., March 1 – April 5 (6 weeks). Landscape in Pastels, Mondays, 6–8 p.m., February 5 – March 12 (6 weeks). Monoprint Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, February 24–25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Portrait Drawing Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, March 24–25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. New early payment discount! Info, 985-3648 or visit www.shelburneartcenter.org.
gardening
2007 MASTER GARDENER BASIC COURSE: Tuesdays, beginning February 6 – May 8, 6:15–9:15 p.m. Offered statewide. $325 includes tuition and all materials. Info, call 656-9562 or visit www.
uvm.edu/mastergardener. This UVM Extension course covers the basics of Home Horticulture. Instructors are UVM faculty and Vermont professionals. Topics include: Botany, Perennials and Annuals, Landscape Design, Vegetables, Lawns, Entomology, Plant Diseases, Soils, Woody Ornamentals, Pest Management, Invasive Plant Control, and Becoming a Master Gardener.
health
NATURAL VISION ENHANCEMENT: Saturday, January 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spirit Dancer Books & Gifts, 125 So. Winooski Ave., Burlington. $60. Info, 802-999-3894. Free yourself of glasses! Participants will learn fun and easy eye exercises designed by an eye doctor based on the ancient healing practices of Yoga Masters. These exercises cleanse and relax the eyes while naturally strengthening the visual system. Learn how to take care of your eyes and preserve healthy sight for life!
Presenter is Doreen Cott, L.Ac.
herbs
HERB CLASSES: January 17, 24, 30, February 1, 7, 15, 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Green Mountain Medicinals. $20. 104 Main St., Montpelier. January 17, Introduction to Wild Medicinal Herbs. January 24, Insuring Immunity with Herbs and Spices. January 30, Ayurvedic Approach to Vata (cold) Management. February 1, Herbal Healing Oils and Salves. February 7, Tincture Making. February 15, Create a Personal Beauty Kit. February 21, Healing Art of Essential Oils. Info, 802-223-01242, 223-0043 or email grnmtmedicinals@yahoo.com.
HONORING HERBAL TRADITIONS: One Saturday a month, beginning in April through the growing season. $800 includes all materials, reference book and membership to United Plant Savers. Join Kelley Robie, of Horsetail Herbs, for an eight-month Herbal Apprenticeship program held on her horse farm in Milton, VT. Info, call 893-0521. Preregistration required. We will be covering herbal therapies and nutritional support, with emphasis on the body systems. Learn hands on instruction for home medicine making. Plant identification will take place in fields, forests, and wetlands. Eat wild foods and learn about plant sustainability. Herbal healing is a rich part of our human history. Make this summer an empowering health journey for yourself! VSAC grant accepted.
WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Winter Wisdom 2007: Winter Ecology and Nature Adventures, Winter Plant Identification, Tracking and Fire Making and All Species Communication Skills. Four weekends, January 13-14, February 3-4, February 2425, and March 18-19, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Inquire about early registration discount. Preregistration and nonrefundable deposit required. Please register early as we expect this program to fill up quickly. Wisdom of the Herbs 2007: An Experiential Journey Through the Seasons. Certification Program. Develop relationship with local wild plants as edibles, medicinals and plant spirit beings. Food as our first medicine and healthy lifestyle practices. One weekend each month, April to November. Nature and Wholeness 2007: Integrating Earth Knowledge and Spiritual Awareness. Certification Program. Nature adventures, energy training, shamanic journeying. Delve deeply into core common wild edibles and
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medicinals. One weekend a month, April to November. Info, contact Annie McCleary, Director, 802-4536764, email anniemc@gmavt.net, or visit www.WisdomOfTheHerbsS chool.com.
kids
CHILDREN’S CLASSES AT SHELBURNE ART CENTER: Tile Mosaics (Ages 8-12), Wednesdays, 4:30–6 p.m., January 24 – February 14 (4 weeks). $50. Introduction to Working with Color (Ages 4-8), Saturdays, 9–10:30 a.m., March 4–18 (3 weeks). $40. Young Rembrandts After-School Drawing & Cartooning Classes, grades 1-6. Session I: Cartooning, Tuesdays, 3–4 p.m., January 23 – February 20 (5 weeks). $55. Session II: Drawing, Tuesdays, 3–4 p.m., March 13 – April 17 (6 weeks). $66. Session III: Cartooning, Tuesdays, 3–4 p.m., May 8–29 (4 weeks). $45. Info, 985-3648 or www.shelburneartcenter.org.
FAMILY ART BREAK: Drop-in day classes. January 20 – February 24, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10/ session for unaccompanied child or parent and child. Shelburne Art Center. Info, 985-3648 or visit www. shelburneartcenter.org. Join us on Saturdays for art projects with clay that both kids and parents will enjoy. Each week we’ll serve up a new clay project such as using the slab roller and making coil pots. Drop in for an hour or stay for the whole time — a wonderful way to spend time together and expand your creativity whether you’re 5 or 50. Children age 6 and younger must bring a parent or other adult. Kids older than 6 may attend on their own.
language
123SPANISHNOW.COM: Hola! Bonjour! and Bom Dia! Spanish, French and Portuguese classes for adults and for kids! Beginner through advanced levels. Located in Waitsfield, Montpelier and Burlington. 8 weeks for $150. Info, visit www.123Spanishnow.com, email constanciag@123spanishn ow.com, call 917-364-3123. Join Constancia and native speakers and learn the basics of these fascinating languages, from pronunciation, basic vocabulary and situations. If you always wanted to learn a language or refresh things that you already learned, these are the classes for you! Classes are fun in which the teachers share their love of their native language with everyone. Students will learn basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a fun and positive learning environment.
BONJOUR! FRENCH LESSONS: Info, 233-7676 or maggiestand ley@yahoo.com. Private lessons and tutoring for individuals and groups in the Burlington area. Experienced instructor Maggie Standley has lived and worked in France and francophone Africa. She understands the joys and frustrations of learning a foreign language. She can help you conquer verb tenses, work on your accent, prepare for world travel and grasp business, culinary and artistic lingo.
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: Communication and vocabulary enrichment, some grammar review. Fun and useful. Mad River Valley, Stowe, Montpelier. Taught by Yves Compere, French native, 802-496-6669.
martial arts
AIKIDO OF CHAMPLAIN VALLEY: Adult introductory classes begin on Tuesday, January 2, 5:30 p.m. Adult classes meet MondayFriday, 5:30-6:30 and 6:35-8 p.m., Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Children’s classes, ages 7-12, meet on Wednesdays, 45 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Muso Shinden Ryu laido (the traditional art of sword drawing), Saturdays, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Zazen (seated Zen meditation), Tuesdays, 8-8:45 p.m. Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine Street, Burlington. Info, 802-951-8900 or www.aikidovt.org. This traditional Japanese martial art emphasizes circular, flowing movements and pinning and throwing techniques. Visitors are always welcome to watch Aikido classes. Gift certificates available. We now have a children’s play space for training parents. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, 5th degree black belt and Burlington’s only fully certified (shidoin) Aikido instructor.
BAO TAK FAI TAI CHI INSTITUTE, SNAKE STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: For an appointment to view a class, Saturday, 11 a.m., Wednesday, 7 p.m., call 802-864-7902 or visit www.iptaichi.org. 100 Church Street, Burlington. The snake style is the original martial version of Yang Tai Chi and was taught only to family and disciples for five generations. The snake style develops flexibility of the spine, hips, and rib cartilage and stretches and strengthens the internal muscles of the hips, abdomen, thoracic ribs and deep layers of the back. The snake style uses core muscles to move from posture to posture in a rhythmic and seamless pattern, generating powerful jin energy for martial skill and power. The snake style uses suppleness and subtlety to overcome brute force. Robust health, deep relaxation, emotional harmony, touch sensitivity and intuitive power are the rewards of studying this masterful martial art. The snake style is taught by Bao Tak Fai (Bob Boyd), Disciple of the late Grandmaster Ip Tai Tak and sixth-generation lineage teacher of the Yang style.
GREEN MOUNTAIN TAI JI QUAN: Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Yoga Vermont. $15 per class, first one is free. Info, 802-453-2714 or email cloudhandy@yahoo.com. This is the Tai Ji of the Tung family, practice-based and feeling-guided. Designed to increase overall integrity and understanding. Come and learn to relax and focus the Chinese way with Yang-style form practice, qigong, and push hands. Beginners are always welcome.
MARTIAL WAY SELF-DEFENSE CENTER: Day and evening classes for adults. Afternoon and Saturday classes for children. Group and private lessons. Colchester. Free introductory class. Info, 893-8893. Kempo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Arnis and Wing Chun Kung Fu. One minute off I-89 at Exit 17.
VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. The “Punch Line” Boxing Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 4 Howard St., A-8, Burlington. First class free. Info, 660-4072 or visit www.bjjusa. com. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a complete martial arts system based on leverage (provides a greater advantage and effect on a much larger opponent) and
technique (fundamentals of dominant body position to use the technique to overcome size and strength). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances balance, flexibility, strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and builds personal courage and self-confidence. Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense classes (all levels), Boxing and NHB programs available. Brazilian Head Instructor with over 30 years of experience (5-Time Brazilian Champion - Rio de Janeiro), certified under Carlson Gracie. Positive and safe environment. Effective and easyto-learn techniques that could save your life. Accept no imitations.
massage
ADVANCED CLASSES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS: 4-week classes begin Wednesday, February 21, 6-9 p.m. and run consecutively through Wednesday, May 9. Pain Mechanisms of the Lower BackLevel 1, February 21 - March 14. Pain Mechanisms of the ShoulderLevel 1, March 21 - April 11. Pain Mechanisms of the Neck - Level 1, April 18. $225 per class (includes workbook). Class package discount: $600 register and pay for all three classes by February 21. Touchstone Healing Arts, 205 Dorset St., So. Burlington. Info, 802-658-7715 or visit www.touchstonehealingarts. com. These classes are designed for therapists and body workers who desire to increase their hands-on and evaluative skills toward the goal of being able to treat more complex chronic pain problems. Students will acquire advanced techniques and skills to greatly improve the effectiveness of their existing massage routines. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
HOT STONE MASSAGE WORKSHOP: Sunday, March 25, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. $225 or take with the Spa Treatment Workshop for $425. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 205 Dorset St., So. Burlington. Info, 658-7715 or visit www.touchstonehealingarts.com.
Learn how to incorporate hot stone massage into your practice, with specifics on equipment, supplies, stone selection and care. You will learn how to use the stones and perform a 90 minute hot stone massage routine. You will also learn variations in stone technique that will enable you to individualize your treatments according to your style and your clients’ needs. (Note: Stone sets are required but not provided for this workshop. Stone sets are available for purchase, please call 658-7715.) Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
This class is an excellent introduction to deep tissue work. Utilizing the soft fist, the forearm, and the elbow, learn to give a complete and rejuvenating full body massage. Prerequisite: Some form of massage training or experience. Touchstone Healing Art School of Massage is approved by the National Certification Board for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE
SCHOOL: Saturday, February 17 or April 14, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $25. Touchstone Healing Arts, 205 Dorset St., South Burlington. Info, 802658-7715 or visit www.touchstonehealingarts.com. This workshop is designed for those considering professional training at Touchstone Healing Arts. Get an overview of the career opportunities in the field of massage and bodywork. You will receive an orientation to the unique curriculum of Touchstone’s 650hour Massage Practitioner Training Program. Touchstone instructors will demonstrate some of the massage modalities that are taught in the program. You will sample effective hands-on techniques, optimal body mechanics and the quality of touch that help Touchstone graduates excel in the profession.
INTRODUCTION TO THAI YOGA
MASSAGE: With Kristin Borquist, Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2-5 p.m. $75. Touchstone Healing Arts, 205 Dorset St., South Burlington. Info, visit www.touch stonehealingarts.com or 658-7715. Explore Thai yoga Massage at this one-day introductory workshop taught by an Advanced Certified Practitioner. This ancient and sacred healing art is practiced clothed on a mat on the floor. Whether you are considering pursuing more extensive professional training or would like to bring a partner or friend to learn some simple and effective techniques, come and enjoy a day of profoundly relaxing and rejuvenating bodywork. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. THE SPA TREATMENT WORKSHOP: Friday, March 23, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Touchstone Healing Arts School of Massage, 205 Dorset St., South Burlington. $250 or take with Hot Stone Massage workshop for $425. Info, and for a list of required supplies, call 658-7715 or visit www.touchstonehealingarts. com. Learn how to perform wraps, scrubs and foot treatments with or without the availability of a shower. This hands-on workshop will cover the theory, concepts and procedures for body treatments that relax muscles in preparation for massage and enhance all the benefits of massage - including enhanced circulation and lymph flow. You will learn about different products and supplies to perform from the simplest to the most complex procedure. You will learn five specific treatments and their variations. Each student will receive and perform a therapeutic wrap and a scrub. Touchstone Healing Arts is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
meditation
LEARN TO MEDITATE: Mondays through Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. Burlington Shambhala Center. Info, 802-658-6795 or visit http:// www.burlingtonshambhalactr.org. Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes meditation »
out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Meditation instruction available on Sunday mornings or by appointment. The Shambhala Cafe meets the first Saturday of each month, February 3, for meditation and discussions, 9-11:30 a.m.
metal & stained glass
METAL AND STAINED GLASS CLASSES AT SHELBURNE ART
CENTER: Comprehensive Stained Glass, Wednesdays, 6–8:30 p.m., January 17 – March 21 (no class February 14 & 21), 8 weeks. Metal Arts, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., January 30 – March 20 (8 weeks). Chasing and Repousse, Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m., February 1 – March 22 (8 weeks). One-Day Lead Came Workshop, Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. One-Day Copper Foil Workshop, Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. New early payment discount! Info, 985-3648 or www. shelburneartcenter.org.
music
FLYNNARTS MUSIC CLASSES: Begin this week. Various 12week sessions offer opportunities for different levels of experience and interests. Partial scholarships are available, but hurry as some classes are nearly full! Info, Visit www.flynncenter.org, email flynn arts@flynncenter.org or 652-4548, ext. 4. Jazz Combo Instruction and Performance Groups for Middle & High School Students, Parent/Child Music Classes & Voice Lessons.
FLYNNARTS VOCAL CLASSES: Begin this week. Eight to 12-week sessions offer a variety of opportunities for different levels of experience and interests. Partial scholarships are available, but hurry as some classes are nearly full! Info, visit www. flynncenter.org, email flynnarts@ flynncenter.org or 652-4548, ext. 4. Group Voice Lessons for Children, Parent/Child Music Classes, Jazz & Blues Vocal Performance Class, and Musical Theater Instruction/Show Development for Teens & Adults.
MUSIC TOGETHER FAMILY MUSIC
CLASSES: January - March, daily, mornings and afternoons. Located in Burlington, Essex Junction, Montpelier Area, Richmond, Shelburne, Stowe, Waterbury. Ten-week semester; cost varies by location. Info, 802-760-9207, 802-233-1242 or visit www.greenmountainmusic together.com. Family music class
with instruments, 0-5 years and caregivers. For information on Burlington, Essex, Richmond, Shelburne, Stowe, and Waterbury visit www. greenmountainmusictogether.com or 802-760-9207; Montpelier area call AllTogetherNow!, 802-223-1242.
nature
EBIRD FOR EVERYONE BY AUDUBON VERMONT: February 15 and 22, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. CVU High School, Hinesburg. $25. Limit: 16. Info, call 802-482-7194 or email access@cvuhs.org. Join Bridget, Conservation Education Coordinator, and Audubon Vermont to learn how to use the online database for birdwatchers called eBird. This database allows birders to store their bird lists while assisting the scientists at Audubon Vermont, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Learn to submit sightings online, create a database for places to birdwatch, explore data from around the state, create a monitoring routine for your backyard. Hands-on computer use.
painting
CREATIVE SOURCE PAINTING WORKSHOP: Thursdays, 5:307:30 p.m. or Sunday, January 14 or Sunday, February 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For adults at the Old Schoolhouse Common, Marshfield Village. Info, contact workshop facilitator Susan Green, 802-4263717 or email freedompainting@ moomail.net. The focus is on selfdiscovery through painting. Inexperienced through seasoned artists welcome. Learn to paint freely and intuitively in an atmosphere of nonjudgmental support.
performing arts
COMEDY WORKSHOP: Burlington area. Class is free but money needed for theater/space. Info, email Bruce at bullyman1@aol.com and leave phone number. Now forming – actors, writers and directors in need of a weekly comedy workshop to exercise your craft thru weekly skits. Limited group.
pilates
ABSOLUTE PILATES: Tone, stretch, strengthen, energize! Discover the power of the Pilates method of body conditioning and create a whole new body. Absolute Pilates offers equipment-based private sessions (free 1/2 hour intros available) and group mat classes in an attractive, welcoming locale. 12 Gregory Drive, Suite One, South Burlington. Info, please call Lynne at 802-310-2614, or email lynnemartens@msn.com. Lynne was certified by the Pilates Studio, NYC, in March 2000 after 600 hours of rigorous instruction and testing by Pilates elder Romana Kryzanowska and master teacher Bob Liekens. Lynne also teaches in Burlington and at the University of Vermont.
PILATES SPACE, A PLACE FOR INTELLIGENT MOVEMENT: Come experience our beautiful, lightfilled studio, expert teachers and welcoming atmosphere. We offer Pilates, Anusara-inspired Yoga, Physical Therapy and Gyrotonic to people of all ages and levels of fitness who want to look good, feel good, and experience the freedom of a healthy body. Conveniently located in Burlington at 208 Flynn Ave. (across from the antique shops, near Oakledge Park). Want to learn more about Pilates? Call to sign up for a free introduction. We offer info sessions Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., or we can arrange a time to fit your schedule. Info, 802-8639900 or visit www.pilatesspace. net. Member of the Pilates Method Alliance, an organization dedicated to establishing certification requirements and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals.
reiki
REIKI: Please join me, Sukhada Repass, certified Reiki Master, for a FREE Reiki Session on the first Saturday of every month. Ray of Light, The Alternative Wellness Center, 34 Pleasant Street, Morrisville. Info, email rayoflight108@gmail.com or 802-635-1728. Please contact me if you need directions and RSVP. Reiki encourages health and balance of body, mind and spirit. Dates to add to your calendar: February 3, March 3, 2-5 p.m.
religion
BASIC JUDAISM CLASS: February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3. 12:30-2 p.m. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. Free. Info, 802-8720544. Lost touch with your Jewish roots or just interested in learning about Judaism? Each topic will be an enlightening and thought-provoking look into Jewish thought and practice, given by Rabbi Raskin of Chabad Jewish Center of VT. February 4 Topic: “Chosen People: Chosen for what?”
spirituality
SPIRITUALITY: Sacred Sound Circle. One Tuesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. $20 per circle. Lightheart Sanctuary, New Haven, VT. Info, call healer Maureen Short, 802-453-4433. Chanting, toning, drumming, crystal singing bowls. Have a lot of fun while offering our sounding as a prayer for the world!
TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHING: H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. January 2324, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Teaching donation for complete retreat is $150, donation for single day is $80 and by session $40. No one turned away for financial reasons. Work study/scholarships available. Burnham Hall, Lincoln, VT. Info, visit www.ddcv.com, email ddcv@gmavt.net, 802-453-3431. Awakening to your True Nature: Teachings on Dzogchen, the Great Perfection. This is a rare opportunity to receive teachings from one of Tibet’s greatest living Buddhist Masters. Know for his vast love and great wisdom, Garchen Rinpoche’s teachings are beneficial for both new and older practitioners.
theater
THEATER ARTS AT UVM: January - May. Individual class time varies. UVM, Burlington. Info, 802-6562085 or visit www.learn.uvm.edu/ musicaltheater or www.learn.uvm. edu/playwright. UVM offers theater arts classes this Spring, including musical theater and playwrighting. Develop techniques, skills and tools to advance your creative endeavors and/or career with topnotch instructors. Inquire about courses that offer discounted community access to seats.
ACTING, PLAY WRITING, MUSICAL THEATER, CREATIVE DRAMA AND STANDUP COMEDY: FlynnArts theater classes for children, teens and adults begin this week for one-to-12week sessions. Partial scholarships are available, but hurry as some classes are nearly full! Info, visit www.flynncenter.org, email flynn arts@flynncenter.org or 652-4548, ext. 4.
weight loss
VTRIM FOR THE COMMUNITY: Mondays, January 22 - July 30, 5-6 p.m. or 6:15-7:15 p.m. University of Vermont. $575. Info, 802-6565818 or visit www.learn.uvm.edu/ vtrim. The UVM Weight Management Research Program is now offering VTrim, its research-based weightloss program, to the community. Learn how to modify your eating and exercise behaviors and succeed at weight management.
well-being
INNER PEACE AS A PATH TO PASSIONATE LIVING: Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Copper Crane Studio, 179 Main St., Vergennes. $55 until January 22, $65 thereafter. Info, 802-878-4507 or email rolvt@comcast.net. A Rhythms of Life four-part playshop. We explore centering, balance, connection following a thread through Yoga, Taijiquan (Silent Dance), Argentinean Tango, and Percussions. Enhance focus, creativity, problemsolving, community building.
women
CREATIVE WRITING WOMEN FOR WOMEN: Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings, January 23 – May 17, 6:30 – 9 p.m., MVP building, Taft Corners, Williston, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Elley Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College. $375. Info, Sarah Bartlett, 802-899-3772 or sbartlett@womenwriting.org. Register now to receive introductory materials by January 15. Facilitated by local poet Sarah Bartlett, classes provide time, space and a process for creating personal, community and social change through writing. Classes have just been approved to offer teachers three relicensure credits and adults, three graduate credits through Lifelong Learning at Union Institute.
wood
COMMUNITY WOODWORKERS
SHOP: Introduction to Basic Woodworking, January 30 and February 8. Basic Woodworking II, February 5. New classes: Building the Mill Creek Kayak, Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinet Making. 382 Hercules Drive, Suite 5, Colchester. Call 802655-4201 to sign up or stop by and take a tour. Web: http://mysite.verizon.net/stevensturgis/cww.
WOOD CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT SHELBURNE ART CENTER: Ten-week classes for all levels: Fine Woodworking—Beginning, Mondays, January 22 – March 26, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Fine Woodworking—Intermediate/Advanced, Tuesdays, January 16 – March 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or Tuesdays, January 16 – March 20, 6:30–9:30 p.m. or Wednesdays, January 17 – March 21, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Workshops: Bowl Turning, Saturday/Sunday, January 20 and 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Saturday/Sunday, March 10 & 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Handplanes in the Workshop, Saturday/Sunday, March 31 and April 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. New early payment discount! Info, 985-3648 or visit www.shel burneartcenter.org.
writing
CREATIVE WRITING WITH SOUL: 6:30-9 p.m. January 16, 23 and 30; February 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Tuesdays); February 8, 15, 22 and March 1 (Thursdays). Burlington. $25/class or four classes for $75. Info, call Janet, 802-658-4991 or email poco05403@yahoo.com. Give voice to your soul in a dynamic interactive course combining Jungian concepts, meditation and creative writing exercises. Led by Janet Schneider, published poet with training in psychology and over 25 years of writing experience.
yoga
BRISTOL YOGA: Daily Ashtanga Yoga classes for all levels. Special workshops and classes for beginners, intermediate, series and meditation. Private individual and group classes available by appointment. Old High School, Bristol. $12 drop-in, $100 for ten classes, or $100 monthly pass. Info, 4825547 or www.bristolyoga.com. This classical form of yoga incorporates balance, strength and flexibility to steady the mind, strengthen the body and free the soul.
BURLINGTON YOGA: Daily classes offered 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burlington Yoga, 156 St. Paul St., Burlington. $12/hour, $14 for 90 minutes, $160 for unlimited monthly membership, $60 for a private lesson. Info, 658-9642 (yoga) or info@burlingtonyoga.com. Beginner, Flow, Iyengar style, Kids’, Kripalu, Kundalini, Men’s, Mid-life, Naam, Prenatal, Restorative. There is a powerful cumulative effect achieved by practicing postures in varied sequences. STHIRA SUKHAM ASANAM Sthira= steady; Sukham=comfort; Asanam= posture. Asana is a steady comfortable posture. “True asana is that in which the thought of Brahma flows effortlessly through the mind.” BKS Iyengar.
HATHA YOGA FOR HEALTH: Thursdays, January 18 - March 22 (no class 2/22 & 3/1), 6-7:15 p.m. Eight-weeks. Edmunds Elementary School Library, third floor. $75
Burlington residents, $85 nonresidents. Info, call the Burlington Parks and Rec Department, 802864-0123. Hatha Yoga will help you restore balance between body and mind while exercising every part of your body in a systematic way. Using stretches, postures, deep breathing and deep relaxation, you will experience release from both mental and physical tension while you become more limber and toned. This yoga class is beginner friendly. MATTHEW WALKER YOGA ARTS: Montpelier area. Basic-level yoga classes with Matthew Walker BA, CKYT (Certfied Kripalu Yoga Teacher). Beginners welcome. First class free! Mats/props provided. Beginning January 8, Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beth Jacob Synagogue, Montpelier. $10. Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. Montpelier Shambhala Center. $12 or 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KelloggHubbard Library, Montpelier. Free! Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Plainfield Commmunity Center, Men’s Yoga. $10. Info, 802-793-2656 or Matthew.Walker@Goddard.Edu. STARTING AND KEEPING A HOME YOGA PRACTICE: Sunday, January 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beecher Hill Yoga. $20 preregister, $25 dropin. Info, 802-482-3191 or visit www.beecherhillyoga.com. Learn practical techniques for developing a Yoga practice. Learn how to sequence Yoga postures to meet your personal needs and goals. This class combines discussion and practice on the mat.
UNIVERSAL FLOW YOGA SERIES: MODERATE LEVEL: Thursday, January 18 - March 29. 6-7:15 p.m. Sattva Yoga, Lori Flammer. $100=10 classes. Burlington’s North End. Info, 802-324-1737 or visit www. sattvayoga.net. Monday Flow Series, 5:45-7 p.m. Tuesday Intensive Yoga workshops: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Restorative Yoga, Chakra Healing, Toning, Yoga and Massage. YOGA FOR BABIES, CRAWLERS, TODDLERS AND KIDS!: Evolution Yoga offers age-appropriate yoga classes in their beautiful, newly renovated studios: Tots on the Move, ages 18 mo. - 2 years, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Baby Yoga, ages 2-10 mo., Tuesdays, 10:4511:30. Kids’ Creative Yoga, ages 2-5 years, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. New Explorers Yoga, ages 1018 mo., Wednesdays, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn Street, Burlington. Ten week series for $100, preregistration required. Begins January 23 and 24. Info, call 964-9642 or visit www.evolu tionvt.com. Come stretch bodies, sing songs, and explore new worlds with us! Classes are taught by studio director Susan Cline Lucey. YOGA VERMONT: Daily drop-in classes, plenty of choices, open to all levels. Explore a variety of yoga styles with experienced and passionate instructors in three beautiful spacious studios on the Winooski River and our new downtown studio and boutique at 113 Church Street (top floor of the Leunig’s building). $14 drop-in, 10 classes/$100. Month pass, $120. Info, 660-9718 or visit yogavermont. com. Six-week sessions for skiers and riders, Intro to Kripalu and Ashtanga, Kids Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, Yoga and Kung Fu and more start up in January. 200-hour Yoga Instructor Course begins March 2007. Gift certificates available online and at the studios.
Antiques/ Collectibles
Sewing Machine Stand Antique, scrolled, black. $50/OBO. 802-859-0901.
1964 chevy BiScayne Great condition, 3spd, 6cyl never seen winter, very dependable, a must see! Asking $5500. Call 802-999-3262. daRda caRS Cars, tracks, loops, bases & connections. $50/OBO. 802-859-0901.
Oak Office chaiR w/swivel and tilt, $45. 802 879-6153.
Appliances/ Tools/Parts
4 SnOw tiRe S need new hOMe Barely used Hakkapelitta snow tires, 185/60 R14 82T M+S, excellent condition. Retail for $105/ each, yours for $45/each. Call 802-985-4097.
aRMana hd wa SheR and dRyeR Heavy duty, XL capacity, like new, great shape, lightly used. Dryer is LP (gas). Separate units. $350. Willing to deliver. edward1256@ hotmail.com.
cOffee MakeR Like coffee? Selling a Hamilton Beach Brewstation 12-cup coffee maker. Incls. mesh filter, works great. Orig: $50, ask: $25. Call Dave, 914-589-6654. cRutcheS Wooden, for an adult. Comes w/pads. $10. 802-264-4878.
fRee ga S dRyeR GE gas dryer. Older model, works great. You pick up. Call 524-7312, evenings.
hOt tuB i SO LOve You: a sensual hedonist. Me: a 2002 Sundance Capri spa, cover, stairs, gently used, new heater in 2006, super powerful massage jets, seats 3. $3500/OBO. 899-2848.
hOt wateR heateR Reliance Electric 501, used 2 years, 56G. $75/OBO. 802-264-4878.
keROSene heateR Kerosun Omni 105 1200 BTU. Heats a large room. Call John, 802-264-4878.
Peni S enL aRgeMent FDA Approved medical vacuum pumps, Viagra, Testosterone, Cialis. Gain 1-3” permanently. Free Brochures. 619-294-7777, http://www.drjo elkaplan.com. (AAN CAN)
PRe S tO eLect R ic heateR Parabolic heatdish uses reflector focused heat, 3x warmer than 1500w heaters, uses 1/3 less energy. Incls. illuminated footlight. $50, bought for $80. Call Alex, 238-8993.
SnOw t iRe S BF Goodrich Winter Slalom P185/75/14. Excellent condition. $150. 482-3086.
SnOwBLOweR wheeLhORSe 257H hydrostatic drive 36” blower plus 42” mower deck plus additional blower, deck and parts tractor. All for $1200. 802-899-2304. SPOR ty RiMS 4 Saab tire rims, sporty & like new. Valued at $1100. Will sell for $800. 355-5343.
t iRe S Set of two Cooper Cobra 185/60/R14, hardly used, $60. 802-253-6036.
viking StOve, dBL Oven... 6 burner, double oven plus griddle and hood. All gas, no convection. Green skin and hood, stainless backsplash. $2500. edward1256@ hotmail.com.
whiRLPOOL tuB and tOiLet New black Whirlpool tub and toilet w/brass fixtures. $400. Please call 864-6783 after 4 p.m.
Clothing/ Jewelry
$9 PRe ScR iP tiOn eyegL a SSe S Custom made to your prescription, stylish plastic or metal frame, Highindex, UV protection, antiscratch lens, case, lenscloth for only $9. Also available: Rimless, Titanium, Children’s, Bifocals, Progressives, Suntints, AR coating, etc. Http://ZENNIOPTICAL.COM. (AAN CAN)
diaMOnd RingS Two diamond rings for sale. Professionally appraised. Diamond engagement 3stone ring: (Pear/Princess/Pear) 1.31 cts total, 14k white gold. $2000/OBO. Diamond wedding band: 7 round diamonds, .63 cts total, 14k white gold. $550/OBO. Email VTGIRL101@verizon.net.
Ladie S fuR cOat Jones New York, brown fur coat. Size L, great condition. Asking $50. Call 5247312, evenings.
Ladie S Size 7 dR . MaaRtenS These are size 7 ladies Dr. Martens in black and brown, gently used. Make me a reasonable offer and they’re yours! Call 338-9225.
Electronics
7 MOnth OLd LaPtOP 2006 Dell Latitude. D610, CD/DVD rewritable burner 60GB hard drive
aRcade gaMe Cabaret cabinet, jamma bracket. Klax board. Needs work. $50/OBO. Call 272-7824. cOMPuteR c a Se S ATA style w/ PSU, 2 cases, $20 for both. Call 802-264-4878.
cRedit caRd Machine Printer incl. and lots of extras to go w/it. Asking $450. 802-863-0237. deLL LaPtOP uSed 7 MOnthS 2006 Dell Latitude D610, CD/DVD, rewritable burner, 60GB hard drive Intel(R)Pentium (R)M Processor 1.73GHz, 504MB Of Ram, Wireless 802.11. $850/OBO. Call Michael, 802-363-0792 email Millermd82@ yahoo.com.
fL at ScReen MOnitOR Emachines Eview 17f3 1024 dpi. Brand new in box, uncut tape. $110 in store, asking $50. Call 272-7824. kenwOOd cd PL ayeR Used, still works great, Kenwood DP-3020. $50. 802-253-6036. keyBOaRd aMP (S teReO) Motian sound kp-200s. Visit www. motian-sound.com for details. Excellent condition, asking $600, over $900 new. Located in Winooski. Email hipkeys@lycos.com, call 279-8859 for more info.
POweRMac g4 Silver PowerMac G4 Tower (256 MB RAM, 733 MHz), Apple 17” flat display, UMax scanner, Zip drive. All original disks. Perfect condition. $550. Call 878-5298.
SeRveR c a Se - 4u New w/PSU, key access to drives, $75/OBO. 802-264-4878.
uninteRRuP tiBLe POweR SuP Commercial grade UPS that is rack mountable. APC SmartUPS 1400. No batteries. $75. 802-264-4878.
Show and tell. View and post up to 6 photos per ad online.
Entertainment/ Tickets
BuMPeRS tickeR “IMPEACH the imBUSHcile” 3”x12” bumperstickers. Help spread the word. Buy them online at bumpahstickah. com.
danceR SOL id gOLd exotic dancers. Adult entertainment for birthday, bachelor, bachelorette and fun-on-one shows or any time good friends get together. #1 for fun. 802-658-1464. New talent welcome.
danceRS wanted to perform at bachelor parties, birthdays and private parties. Work available. Make full-time money with parttime hours. No experience necessary. 802-862-1377. LOLL iPOP enteRtainMent Best adult parties. Birthdays, bachelor parties, strip-o-grams, private shows. 800-951-7385. New talent welcome. $500 bonus. Will train. PL anet ROck Gentlemen’s Club. Up to 18 performers. Full bar. Main St., Barre. 802-661-0073.
Free Stuff
fRee BOwfLe X Moving and must get rid of Bowflex, just come and pick it up. Call Ryan at 802-2724555, any time.
vegetaBLe OiL Have used vegetable oil that can be used for diesel fuel. Come and take it. Have a lot of it! Global Markets, 863-9460.
Furniture
POOL taBLe 8-foot billiards table, 3pc 1” slate, comes w/everything! Must see. Retail value $3500. Sell $1700. Bill, 802-893-7315.
6-Piece BedROOM Set Queensize spindle bed, wide dresser w/ large mirror, tall dresser, two side tables w/drawers. Pine w/honey stain. $1200/OBO. 860-1830, evenings.
antique Oak waRdROBe Turn of century, excellent condition, medium oak grain and color. Tall, simple, and functional w/hanging rack, drawer on bottom, and inside shelf. $875. 802-899-2981. audiO and tv c aBinet Light oak wood, very nice w/leaded glass doors to hide equip., place for TV and storage drawers. Moved, don’t need. $125/OBO. 802-899-2981.
BaBy iteMS Stroller, Graco, single. Great condition, $25. Child carrier backpack, Kelty Kids. New. Never used, $85. 802-425-2592.
BaBy iteMS High chair, practically new. $30. Baby swing, Graco. Six speeds, reclines, toys attached. Great condition, $15. 802-425-2592.
c aL ifORnia k ing Sterns and Fosters mattress w/box spring and metal frame. Good condition. $150/OBO. 899-3630.
cheRRy BedROOM Set Cherrywood lined drawers, dovetailed construction. Headboard, footboard, mattress, box, dresser, chest, nightstand. Cost $5000, sell $1550. Beth, 802-893-3666. dining ROOM Set Cherrywood, table, chairs, hutch buffet, all still in box, can split up. Must see. Only $2000. 802-893-6677.
dRe SSeR Solid pine (from Sam’s Unfin. Furn.). 24Wx15Dx27H. 3 drawers. Excellent condition! $75/OBO, (new $175). Contact Jane after 10 a.m. at 802-6604909 (or janekvt@aol.com).
dRe SSeR Solid pine (from Sam’s). 52.5Wx15Dx34H. 10 drawers. Painted beautiful “Spring Green”! Excellent condition! $250/OBO, (new $450). Contact Jane after 10 a.m. 802-660-4909 (or janekvt@ aol.com).
gR aBeR w indOw Shade S Insulating, honeycomb cell shades, (7) 21” x 60+” shades, off-white w/hardware.$20/each. 846-7364. hOt tuB 2007, hydrotherapy jets, ozonator, full warranty still in crate. Cost $4600, must sell $2500. 802-893-0666.
Matt Re SS Set Mattress, box, brand new, never slept on. Cost $575. Sell $260. 802-893-0666.
MeMORy fOaM Matt Re SS Visco Memory Foam mattress and box and frame. Still in box. Cost $1500. Must sell, $550. 802-893-3666.
queen Bed Set Queen mattress, box and frame. Double-sided orthopedic pillowtop. All new, never used. Cost $800, sell $350. Call 802-893-7296.
Pets
auS t R aL ian ShePheRd PuPP y 3 mo. old, pure breed, beautiful, smart, playful, very healthy pup needs new home! Email for more info. 479-0412.
BL ack LaB 6 months old. Free to good home. Great with kids and other animals. 802-893-2878.
chiLdRen’S aP SaddLe Buenos Aires made. Beautiful leatherchocolate brown. 15” regular/narrow tree. Excellent condition for older saddle - tree/billets/flocking good condition. No tears/ rips. Fittings incl. $200/OBO. 802-598-8727.
cOLLegiate aP JR SaddLe: Child’s “Prep” AP saddle. Deep, comfortable seat, suede padded flaps, concealed knee rolls. Chestnut brown. 16.5”. Regular tree. Great shape. No repairs needed. $550. 802-598-8727.
feRRet c age Large multi-level ferret cage for sale. Great clean condition. Interested call Elizabeth at 802-922-1186.
fRee - cute 5-MO OLd kitten I have a gray, very sweet, playful, neutered boy kitty who needs a good home...He’d love to meet you! 802-355-3895.
LaRge dOg cR ate Great shape! Come and get it, free! 355-5343. MaLe and feMaLe yORkie For adoption, $500/each. AKC reg., healthy, dewormed w/1st vacc shots. Both weigh 3-5 lbs., 11 weeks old. Please contact: 206203-0741 (leave message) or drohlings@yahoo.com.
uSed aquaR iuM fOR SaLe WTS used 30-gallon aquarium. Has slight duct tape marks on top, but otherwise clean. Not watertight. Asking $30/OBO. Email Carolee@ Mistress_of_loki@hotmail.com.
zeBR a finche S fOR SaLe 3 male & 1 female, 8 wks old. Female is white. Weaned and flying. Asking $12/each. Good homes only. 9225038 or willowmoon3733@yahoo. com. Must go!
Sports Equipment
146 cM SaLOMOn snowboard w/size 7 boots. Other sizes avail. $150. 802-793-4781.
170 cM ShaPe Skii S w/bindings. Size 10 boot. Other sizes avail. $100. 802-493-4781.
BaBy equiPMent Chilid carrier backpack, Kelty Kids. New. Never used, $85. Stroller, Graco, single. Great condition, $25. 802-425-2592.
BOwfLe X uLtiMate hOMe g yM Used once. Mother in law got the wrong one. Her loss, your gain. Bought new $2100, will sell for $1500. 802-658-0442.
Buy and SeLL yOuR BOat S Champlainboats.com is dedicated to connecting people with used boats in the Champlain Valley. Check us out.
c anOe PaddLe S 2 paddles, rarely used, wooden, excellent cond. $120/each when new. $60/each. 264-4878.
k2 fatBOB SnOwBOaRd Great condition. Excellent control, stability and versatility. lightweight but still strong enough. “The original fatty”. $70. Call Alex, 238-8993.
Men’S hOckey Skate S Brand: Elite, type: leather, size: 9. Rarely used. $40. 264-4878.
new t eLe Ski S cheaP! Atomic Tacora $275, 163, 172, 181 cm. Atomic Kongur $324, 163 cm. Karhu Jak BC $377, 170 cm. Call Clearwater Sports, 802-496-2708.
SaLOMOn t win t iP Ski S Package. 177s, Salomon bindings, head boots size 9.5, poles. Good condition, paid $600 last year, skied twice. $350/OBO. Email DKWink@gmail.com.
Swi X Ski v i Se Used maybe twice, retail for $65, will sell for $50. 802-253-6036.
tanning Bed 24 L aMP ESB 2400 Facial Canopy Tanning Bed. Tanning bed used little! Timer, 20 amp single phase, 220 volt w/transformer. $850/mo. 802-309-1477. uSed Ski cLOthe S All sizes. Kids and adults. Jackets, $20-$40, ski pants, $10-$30. 802-793-4781. vOLkL SuPeRSPOR t (175), 6 star, like new. Best offer. Call 355-2817.
weideR weight S and Bench Weider Pro weight bench, 300 lbs. bar and weight set. Incls. curling bar, curling and leg stations. Nearly new. $150. 802-860-1972.
Want to Buy
Childcare
feRR i SBuRgh Immed. infant and toddler openings in my registered home childcare. Call Janette, 802-355-2255.
in-hOMe chiLdcaRe PROvideR needed for 3-year-old in Charlotte (20 minutes from Burlington). Mondays and Tuesdays daytime for 4-6 hours. Mornings preferred but flexible on time. Possible weekend days too. Looking for active, calm, experienced, reliable babysitter. Toddler experience strongly preferred. Childcare res. req. Minimum 3-month commitment. Nice family. Will help w/gas money. Laura, 425-2109 or LCIsearch@aol.com. need a BaBy SitteR? Looking for a reliable, experienced babysitter? I am a recent college graduate with background in emergency medicine. Willing to work part-time nights/weekends ok. Active outdoors. 603-801-5793. PaRt-tiMe weekday S Experienced, in-home childcare provider needed for an infant and a 3-yearold. 7 miles from downtown. Refs. req. 802-862-1261.
antique S Furniture, postcards, pottery, cameras, toys, medical tools, lab glass, photographs, slide rules, license plates and silver. Anything unusual or unique. Cash paid. Call Dave, 802-859-8966.
hOR ticuLtuRe equiPMent
2 each of: 1000 watt bulbs, hoods, ballasts (1 brand new), and misc stuff! Will sell everything for $1000, call for details, 802-793-1887.
PfaLtzgR aff yORktOwne I am looking for Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne pattern dishes. Any extras also. 658-0442, linniem@gmail.com, Lynn. Thanks.
fReeLance weB de Sign Graphics, photography. 30 years marketing experience, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, 1-800-2961445, voice mail, rx@monkey swithwings.com, www.monkey swithwings.com.
Counseling
SaLL ie we S t, M. a ., M.f t Individuals and couples counseling. Specializing in relationships and spiritual/personal growth, depression, anxiety and life transitions. Burlington and Waitsfield. 496-7135.
Creative
fRee wedding PhOtOgR aPhy Experienced photographer wants to build portfolio/experience to begin wedding photography business. 802-496-6374 or visit www. mountainvisionproductions.com for photo samples.
Mural artist: Custom handpainted artwork done on all surfaces, interior and exterior. Wide range of subject matter. 802-496-2849.
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Personal/Medical Bills, School, New Business/Home etc., live operators! Avoid deadlines! Listings, call 1-800-270-1213 Ext. 232 (AAN CAN).
CoMbined Federal CaMpaign ATTENTION CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 2007 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN The Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) of Vermont and Upper Valley Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is accepting Principal Campaign Fund Organization (PCFO) applications for the 2007 Vermont and Upper Valley Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) in accordance with 5 CFR 950 as published in the Federal Register Vol 60, No 226 Friday November 24, 1995. The Vermont and Upper Valley CFC encompasses approximately 7000 Federal employees in duty stations across Vermont and the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire. The PCFO will serve as the campaign manager for the 2007 Vermont and Upper Valley Combined Federal Campaign for a one year period starting in March 2007 through February 2008. The Vermont and Upper Valley CFC raised approximately $110,000 in 2006. To download or view PCFO application requirements, visit http:// www.opm.gov/cfc/Campaigns/. An application, along with 8 copies, should be received via U.S. mail or in person by 4pm on Friday, February 2, 2007 at the following address, Green Mountain United Way, 963 Paine Turnpike N #2, Montpelier, VT 05602-9163. Attention: Al Hall, LFCC Chair.
Health/Wellness
a better Massage Trained in beautiful Big Sur California, Queen of the caress! Start New Year out with a spring in your step! Will travel. Jaqi, 310-6519.
aMrita Massage and shiatsu Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage. Shiatsu applies gentle to deep stretching and pressure, relaxing and rejuvenating the whole body. 60 mins. $55, 90 mins, $65. www.amritamassage.com. Sierra-Maria, 802-862-4677.
are you suFFering FroM arthritis, shoulder, hip joint pain?
Do you have high blood pressure? Are you a cancer survivor or car-
diac patient? Would you like to reduce stress? Do you suffer from lack of sleep and low energy? Heal by using gentle movement and breathing methods with master trainer of the Silent Dance. Free consultation: Jean-Sylvain Negre, MA, DC, CTHRD - RHYTHMS OF LIFE (802) 878-4507 rolvt@comcast. net.
Feng shui VerMont Consultations for homes, businesses, schools. Interior redesign, color, renovations, space clearing, presentations, workshops. Certified Feng Shui Consultant Carol C. Wheelock, M.Ed. 802-496-2306, cwheelock@fengshuivermont. com, www.fengshuivermont.com.
For rent Small, prof. office space in suite, Winooski. High ceilings, windows, small waiting room. Perfect for prof. therapist, parttime. Reasonable rent. Susan, 802-238-0195.
heal long -terM issues Discover how it feels to be fully open to life after healing your physical, emotional, financial, relationship or other issues. Fred Cheyette integrates NLP, psychotherapy, shamanism and other processes into a highly effective way of guiding people to the place they always dreamed about. 802-479-1034.
Make dreaMs CoMe true Are you a healthy woman age 2132? Become an egg donor! Up to $8000 compensation. Call tollfree: 1-866-DREAM DONOR. www. dreamdonations.com.
Metta touCh Massage Are you stressed-out or sore from working out? Treat yourself to a wonderful Thai massage, customized just for you! Same-day appointments available. 862-2212. Blythe Kent, CMT. Located at 182 Main St., Burlington, 2nd-floor. natural Vision enhanCeMent Learn how to take care of your eyes w/fun and easy eye exercises developed by an Eye Doctor based on the ancient healing practices of Yoga Masters. Sat., 1/20, Spirit Dancer Books. 802-999-3894. personal Fitness t rainer Call Shawn May, LICSW, 802-310-1100. Customized fitness instruction to achieve your goals. All programs include: nutritional planning, weight training and cardio. Yoga instruction and massage all available. All services $60/hour. s tart 2007 oFF right! Find solutions to muscle tension, joint pain, and more at Emerge Massage Studio. At The Hood Plant, downtown Burlington. Hanna Howard, CMT: 802-999-1842. www.emergemassage.com.
s tudent CliniC now open! Body Soul Massage Therapy & School opens the student clinic to the community. 1-hour Swedish massage $25 or 10 treatments for $199. 261 North Main St., St. Albans, VT. By appt only. 524-9005, www.northwestacademy.biz.
Home/Garden
attention hoMe owners need something repaired or built? No job too small or too big. Carpentry, concrete, tile, plumbing, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms. Mike, 453-3457. 25 years experience. Insured, refs. Carpenter For hire Experienced carpenter for hire. Interior and exterior woodworking. Free estimates. Call Mike, 802-456-7080. handyMan serV iCes Carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, prep homes for sale, & much more! “No job too small”. 802-309-1477, handyman05401@comcast.net.
resolution interior Painting, brighten your home this winter by calling Ben, 989-1259 or Adam, 377-9825. Affordable rates, guaranteed satisfaction!
Moving/Hauling
dri Vers w/late Model vehicles possessing entertainment and MC qualities wanted to host shows with exotic dancers. 802-658-1464.
Pet
dog walking Monica’s Dog Walking: Experienced Dog Handler providing professional, friendly, reliable pet care services. Colchester/surrounding areas. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ask about weekends, evenings & grooming! monicasdogwalking@yahoo.com (802)893-8106
Biz Opps
log hoMe dealers wanted Great earning potential, excellent profits, protected territory, lifetime warranty. American made - honest value. Call Daniel Boone Log Homes, 1-888-443-4140. (AAN CAN)
Vina Hair Magic
205 Dorset St.
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•Established clientele/ Busy location
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kWe offer haircuts for the entire family at reasonable prices
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Walk-ins are welcome!
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Want to own your business, without a big investment? Join our team of independent business owners. Train your clients in a beautiful, clean facility with top quality equipment and amenities. Call 859-3636 for details.
C aFe/C atering biZ For sale Attractive business w/fully equipped commercial kitchen seeks buyer or partner. Busy location close to Burlington. Unlimited potential for motivated owner. Priced for quick sale. 233-2178.
di Versity in the Alternative Press: The Academy for Alternative Journalism, established by papers like this one to promote diversity in the alternative press, seeks talented journalists and students (college seniors and up) for a paid summer writing program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The eight-week program (June 17August 12, 2007) aims to recruit talented candidates from diverse backgrounds and train them in magazine-style feature writing. Ten participants will be chosen and paid $3000 plus housing and travel allowances. For info and an application visit http://www. altjournalism.org http://www. altjournalism.org. You may also email us at altacademy@northwestern.edu. Applications must be postmarked by February 9, 2007. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. (AAN CAN)
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e ssex JC t. permitted day care for 59 children, 3000 sq. ft. building, gas heat, open large floor plan, playground, parking. For sale, rent. 802-878-2880.
Main s treet CaFe For sale Main St. location, turn key business, all inventory and equipment included, profitable, open 6 days/week, great customer base. $85,000. Please call 802-598-8406.
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trailer hitch. Low mileage: 61500. Priced well below book at $13,900/OBO. Call 655-1292. ’93 Jeep grd Cher l ar V8, 4x4, new windshield, shocks, PW/PL, cruise, A/C, premiere Pioneer sound system. Very well maintained, have all records and clean title. Must sell. $3800/OBO. Call Hollie, 603-534-3070.
03 V w Jetta gls tdi 50Mpg 35 K, leather, moon roof, manual. One owner. Great service records. 50 mpg, reduce your fossil fuel footprint. www.fruitlands.net/tdi Vermont TDI Imports.
1964 Che V y bisC ayne Great condition, 3spd, 6 cyl, never seen winter ,very dependable, asking $5500 Call 802-999-3262
1980 VolVo sedan 2D, 4-speed manual transmission, 190 K. Beige, 1980 Volvo 240. Needs exhaust work, tires. A classic that needs a little love! $500/OBO. 802-658-4152.
1988 audi 80 Power windows/ locks, sun roof, heated seats, 5speed. Snow and all-season tires. Runs and looks good. $1100/OBO. 802-999-2474.
1989 Jeep Cherokee 200 K, auto, driven daily, but could use work. Good body, roof rack, leather. $650/OBO. 802-862-9889.
1990 saab 9000s sedan 5speed manual, runs great, 163 K. New ball joints, alignment, exhaust parts, inspected. Many other fairly new parts. 4 studded snows & 4 Nokia NRTs. Good parts car or fix: needs 3 motor mounts & harmonic balancer. $600. Call 247-0958 or 598-1894.
1990 subaru wagon Always starts. Runs well. 210 K. Good tires. Will need body work before it will pass inspection. Make an offer. Justin, 864-9825.
1991 audi 200 20V tQ 182 K, std. trans., needs some minor mechanical and cosmetic work. Runs and drives great. Serious inquires only. $2500. edward1256@hot mail.com.
1991 Ci V iC wagon White, 185 K. Runs well, some rust. New brakes, CV joints, alternator, battery. Great gas mileage! Full spare. Inspected to 8/07. $600/OBO. 324-1012.
1991 VolVo 740 wagon 8 good tires/wheels/mags, no rust, runs very well. Maint. records avail. 518-957-2357.
1992 saab 9000 t urbo Great exterior condition. Needs new clutch and minor work. Great parts car. Accepting best offer. Call Brett at 578-5142 or email murdock_bret@bentley.edu.
1995 saab 900s $1000. 158 K. Runs well, needs some brake work. A bit of rust at wheel wells and hood. 6-disc CD changer. Call Andy, 802-999-4528.
1996 V w golF 130,000 K. 5speed, AC, Blaupunkt CD, sun roof. Needs wiper motor, ignition switch, tail light cover, runs good. Email DKWINK@gmail.com.
1997 Ford r anger $2750 XLT. V6 4.0 liter, auto, 2WD. $2750/OBO, $1250 below Kelley Blue Book, plus free snow tires. Awesome deal, great truck. 303-817-8539.
1997 Jetta gt 5-speed, 80 K, just inspected. BO. 802-859-0901.
1997 saab 900 s 1997 Saab 900 S, Automatic, Power windows, locks, mirrors, 2-way sunroof. New profesional paint job. 4 studded snow tires. $3500 obo, 563-6000 1998 Jeep wrangler 133 K, 4 cyl., auto, fair cond., hard & soft top. $4500/OBO. 802-244-7924, 6-10 p.m.
1999 gMC sierra 1500 truCk Extended cab, 79 K, 4WD, auto trans, 3 dr, V8. Excellent cond, KBB value $9945. Sell $8200/ firm. Call 802-860-3978.
1999 MerCury Cougar 4 Blizzak tires incl. Tinted. Auto, 135 K, AC, PW, PL. Needs wheel bearing. Runs great. $3000/OBO. Call John at 802-345-0464.
1999 new Jetta gls Vr6 85 K. Std. trans., power everything, sun roof, excellent maint. records. Black cloth int., maroon ext., showroom clean, winter tires, amazing acceleration. $6800/ edward1256@hotmail.com.
1999 subaru outbaCk wagon Loaded AWD wagon w/leather, heated seats, all new winter tires, new brakes and rotors. Tow package. No rust. $4500. Shawn at 899-3429 or 343-7975.
2000 Cherokee sport Loaded, a/t, 6cyl, new tires and brakes, new Pioneer CD, 115 K, very nice, needs nothing. Hitch and rack. Asking $5900. 802-893-4607. 2000 Che V y suburban 1500 LS fully loaded. 4x4 80 K. Tow package. Seats 7. Garaged winters. well maintained. 4 good tires. $13,000/OBO. 802-782-2426, erepstad@yahoo.com. Pics available upon request.
2000 Jeep Cherokee ClassiC V6/auto, AC, CD, power everything, power driver’s seat, cruise control, fog lights, spoiler/roof rack, keyless entry. 92 K, good condition, well maintained, runs well. $7000. 802-338-7416.
2000 Mitsu sport 4wd 2000 Mitsubishi Sport 4WD 6Cyl 73K Non smoking one mom owned, running boards car starter, Roof Rack, tow hitch all services to date: $7500 (Trade In $8475 to $10,800) 3162489 or acvks@aol.com.
2001 Volkswagen passat Excellent condition, heated leather seats, CD changer, 5-speed. $7000. Call 802-373-8904 or email jonathancturner@hotmail.com.
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VerMont healing hands Masseuses that come to you. Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage. Masseuses wanted. Must have own table. 802-661-0079. weekend on-site Massage 1995 graduate Boulder Massage school offering mobile weekend massage, excluding hotels. 5 years experience w/chiropractors. Neck & shoulder specialities. 60/hr, discounts for repeat customers. Robert, 802-338-5583.
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Cars/Trucks
$500 poliCe iMpounds, Cars from $500! Tax repos, US marshal and IRS sales! Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Toyotas, Hondas, Chevys, more! For listings call 1-800-298-4150 ext.C107. (AAN CAN)
‘00 dodge dakota slt sport AC, bedliner and cover, CD w/Sirius satellite, 4WD, running boards,
1992 subaru legaC y wagon 4WD, drives great, high mileage, leak in upper gas tank, inspected through August. Power windows/ doors, roof rack, auto transmission, tape player/radio works well. Call 233-4070.
1993 buiCk Century 86 K, great summer and winter tires, 25 mpg around town. Excellent condition. $2000. 482-3086.
1993 Ford Crown ViC toria Black LX sedan w/tan leather interior, 77 K, winter tires, AC, cruise, power windows and locks, keyless entry. $1400/OBO. Call Beth, 563-2129.
1994 Ford taurus wagon gl 126 K, PW, PL, cruise control. Good shape, 25-29 mpg highway. $1200/obo. Call 802-872-8939.
1995 audi a6 Quattro $2995 Car runs, drives great. Beautiful int. w/prof. installed mirror tint. Power seat/wndws/locks, auto, upgraded brakes, new winter tires, 18” chrome wheels avail. 0nly $2995/OBO. Call Dave, 802-782-5995.
2002 Ma Zda protege 5 Silver, 4-door hatchback, 5-speed, new snow tires, CD, AC, 70 K, excellent condition and gas mileage. Blue book $8970, asking $7900. 655-3463.
2002 V w golF 2-door, manual, black exterior, tan interior, 62 K, excellent condition. CD - good mileage. Asking $7990/OBO. Call Adam at 802-338-7415.
2003 Jeep l iberty $9900 Limited. Patriot blue. Power everything. 4x4, overdrive. Excellent condition. Snow tires. Cruise control. Fog lights. Must sell. Selling b/c moving to Brazil early 2007. Only $9900. Emerson, 802-872-5701.
2003 toyota eCho Must sell. Great car, 4 door, 41 K Toyota warranty + Platium Transferable, 33-40 mpg, remote starter. New tires. Runs great. $10,500/OBO. 802-363-3098.
2005 Golf Gl S TDI Turbo diesel. 45+mpg. Virginia car. Tiptronic, Monsoon, moon roof. Black/ gray. One adult owner. Perfect maintenance/records. All keys. Title held. www.fruitlands.net vwtdi@fruitlands.net. Absolutely showroom.
2005 HonDa accorD EXl auTo Must sell! Excellent condition, loaded 4cyl., heated leather, moon roof, 6CD, XM, snows w/ wheels, all airbags, 33 K, Automaster maintained. $18,500/OBO. 802-734-7818.
2005 VW Pa SSaT Gl TDI Turbo diesel, 35-42 mpg. 30,700 miles. Tiptronic, ESP, moon roof, heated seats. One owner, superb care. New tires. Vermont TDI Imports www.fruitlands.net, vwtdi@ fruitlands.net.
2006 HonDa ElEmEnT EX. Green. 15 K highway miles. 5speed. $21,000 /neg. Call Jen at 734-6819.
4 Hakka-QS P185/65 r15 Used one season/5600 miles. $300 new/sell for $175. 802-877-9289. Ferrisburgh.
94 JEEP GranD cHErok EE Original owner, good condition, excellent maintance, 157 K. V6/auto, 4X4. $2400. Call Kathy, 802-2389267, Williston.
94 ToyoTa corolla - $1600 4door, 5-speed, good condition, 128 K, AC, new Nokian tires, very reliable. Great teen or college commute car. $1600/OBO. Williston. 878-4334.
96 ToyoTa Tacoma X T ra c ab 124 K, 5-speed, 2WD, bed liner, towing pkg, sliding rear window, cassette stereo, Excellent condition. $4000 incls. 4 studded winter tires & 4 all-weather. 482-7757.
99 HonDa cIVIc lX Standard, 5-speed, black 4-door sedan, fair condition, well maintained, moon roof, CD player, 4 studded snows. $3750. 864-1545.
bIoDIESEl forD Truck Ford
F250 diesel, 6.9 liter International, auto, no rust, Texas truck, 99,256 miles. Clean, well cared for, just serviced. New starter. $3200/OBO. 802-586-9918 or 802-586-2882. Beautiful truck, no disapointments.
bIoDIESEl mErcEDES 1985 Mercedes Benz, five cylinder, turbo diesel, blue, no rust, power windows and sun roof. South Carolina car, has trans issues, needs minor repair, otherwise excellent condition. 802-586-9918 or 802-586-2882.
forD focuS 2000, gold ext., gold int., 126 K, just inspeceted, auto, new front brake caliper, AC, clean, nice condition. $1600/OBO. 802-586-9918.
GrE aT c ar for W InTEr! Buick LeSabre, handles well in winter conditions, comes w/4 studded snow tires, leather interior, new transmission. 115 K. Asking only $1995/OBO. 802-598-9180.
Hybr ID - HonDa cIVIc 2005 4door, manual, 26 K, 4 new snows on steel wheels & 4 all-season tires on alloys, excellent condition. Gray metallic. $18,900/OBO. 802-279-7400.
nEW SnoW TIrES W/r ImS Four new Magnagrip snow tires w/rims. 70R13. From Subaru Impreza. $200/OBO. 802-598-5267.
PErformancE E X auST Dynomax catalytic converter, Walker performance muffler. New still in boxes. 2 3/8 - 2 1/4 pipe. Paid $110. Sell for $90. Jeremy at 802-349-6271.
PlE a SE buy my T ruck! 1998 Chevy 1500 4WD, long-bed w/ liner, auto, A/C, cruise, cassette (rock on!) RUNS GREAT! MUST SELL IMMEDIATELY! $5200/OBO. 233-8907.
rED cHEV y Pr IZm 2001 Great on gas. 86 K. 5-speed. AC, AM/FM/ CD, car starter. 1 owner. Comes w/ extra set of Nokia snows. $4250. Call Dana, 802 734-3846.
S WEET 1996 Inf InITI I30T Priced to sell, below book. 150 K, 5-speed, power everything, well maintained, 20 mph in town, set of mounted Blizzak snows. Asking $2700. Call 862-4450.
VolVo croSS counT ry 2002 Excellent condition. AWD. Navy blue. Leather interior. Incredible safety features. Power windows and seats. CD/ cassette. Heated seats. AC. Manual and auto transmission. 53 K. Asking $18,500/ OBO. Call Dan or Callie, 802-8607223, calliefortin@hotmail.com.
On the Water
23’ S2 Little red sailboat. Sleeps six, 10 horse outboard, jib, main and spin incl. 802-498-4634. PonGo 120 k ayak 10’ long, large cockpit and storage. Excellent condition. No scratches. Best offer. 802-355-2817.
Bands/ Musicians
coWGIrl? Do you SInG anD ...play guitar? Bassist/harmony vocalist looking for a pard’ner to cover Patsy, Kitty, Tammy, Cindy Walker... Seeking right match for open-mic and small gigs. Supportive, no-pressure, emphasis on fun. Bill, 802-373-4568.
DISc JockE y anD Classical guitarist. Experience and elegance for your wedding and reception. Hann Hill, 802-922-6425.
E XPloSIVE fr IDay nIGHT DJ Raul is playing at the Green Room, 0119, 10 p.m. up. No cover charge. GuITar IST/Vocal IST WanTED Prof., working function band is seeking experienced guitarist/ vocalist to join established rock/ dance band. Please contact Brian at 802-309-1010.
JoHnny aZEr, Solo arTIST www.myspace.com/johnnyazer, (performed on Kimmel) looking for “David Gilmore/Edge” guitars, “Rick Whiteman” keys and “Geddy Lee” bass to form intense, prog rock, top 40 band. 863-5630.
nEW banD WanTED Formally of PRISM. Lead guitar, lead vocals. 658-6075, 999-1410, Frank.
VEr SaTIlE ElEc T r Ic ba SSIST For short/long-term projects, studio sessions, lessons, or just filling in. Can and will dive into just about anything. Live in Montpelier. 371-7674.
For Sale
c a SIo c Tk - 631 Electric piano w/memory and touch response and Ultra stand. $200/OBO. 802-859-0901.
cEllo for SalE Full size Doetsch, beautiful instrument. $2500/firm. 802-899-2981.
fEnDEr GuITar amP Ask for Steve, 244-8998. Half-STack Peavey 5150 head 120 watts, $500. Marshall jcm 900 lead-1960 4x12 cab, $450. Call Jim at 310-9299.
HIGHWay onE S T raT Fender lace-sensor pickups. Rosewood fretboard. American made. 3tone sunburst. Hard case. Mint. $650. 802-279-2004.
kE yboarD amP (STErEo) Motian sound kp-200s 3D stero amp. Visit www.motian-sound.com for details. Excellent conditon asking $600, over $900 new. Located in Winooski. Call 279-8859 for more info.
PE aVE y XXl HE aD anD c ab 100 watt head, 3 channel. Cab is 300 watt 4X12 w/a few small scratches. $500, flexible. LoserVideo5@ aol.com, 802-922-3196, leave a message for Chris.
Toca conGa W/ S TanD 11” red Toca Conga w/Gibraltar adjustable conga stand. Some scratches on finish, otherwise plays wonderfully. $150. 802-343-2579.
Instruction
anDy’S mounTa In muSIc Affordable and accessible instruction in guitar, banjo, mandolin, kids’ lessons, “Bluegrass 101” workshops and more. References, home visits offered! Andy Greene, (802) 658-2462; guitboy75@hotmail. com. www.andysmountainmusic. com
Drum lESSonS Energetic, professional drummer seeks students of all abilities for drum lessons. About me: 27 yrs. old, 19 yrs. playing experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz/Commercial Music, extensive touring experience in US and Europe. A real working drummer offering a customized curriculum, competitive rates and real results! I’ll even come to you, so can learn on your own drums. Refs. avail. Contact steve@ste vehadeka.com or call anytime 802-658-6205.
GuITar InST ruc TIon Berklee graduate w/classical background offers lessons in guitar, theory, and ear training. Individualized, step-by-step approach. I enjoy teaching all ages/styles/levels. Rick Belford 864-7195, www.rick belford.com.
GuITar InST ruc TIon All styles/ levels. Emphasis on developing strong technique, thorough musicianship, personal style. Paul Asbell (Unknown Blues Band, Kilimanjaro, UVM and Middlebury College Faculty) 862-7696, www. paulasbell.com.
GuITar InST ruc TIon Guitar lessons structured to your personal goals! Learn what YOU want to learn. Call Dave Diamond (Grippo Funk Band) at 802-734-2032 for schedule and rates.
muSIc lESSonS Piano, trombone, improvisation, theory, composition. All styles welcome - work on whatever music you’re into. Andrew Moroz (Trey Anastasio Band, UVM faculty) 802-999-4186, amoroz2220@yahoo.com.
PI ano/ImProV Teaching Artist (Flynn Theater, St. Michael’s College, CCV) - currently accepting limited number of motivated students for private study. Lessons are highly personal and creative. 279-8859.
Studio/ Rehearsal
DI amonD S T uDIo rEcorDInGS Record and produce your own material! We specialize in bands/solo perfomers as well as audio AND video podcasts. Call Dave at 802734-2032 for rate information.
EmP S T uDIoS - World class studio, economy class rates. $45/hour evenings. Special low weekend rates too! Check out myspace. com/eganmedia or eganmedia. com. 655-1886.
lP To cD Preserve unique audio recordings with a CD custom burned from your LPs, cassettes, reel to reel tapes or 78s. Call Kieron Digital Labs, 802-865-3417.
Auditions/ Casting
aDulT EnTErTa InmEnT Producer looking for new female talent for future productions. 802-862-1377.
fEmalE moDEl S WanTED for art and fashion projects in Burlington. Excellent opportunity for beginners, free portfolio. Call Dave at 373-1912, email - dave@daverussell.org, Website - http://www. daverussell.org
PublIc HEarInG SouTH burlInGTon DEVEloPmEnT rEVIEW boarD
The South Burlington Development Review Board will hold a public hearing at the South Burlington City Hall Conference Room, 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the following:
1. Final plat application #SD06-107 of Joseph & Susan Mack to amend a previously approved four (4) lot subdivision. The amendment consists of modifying the location of the driveway, the sewer pump station and the stormwater detention area on lot #4, Westview Drive.
2. Application #VR-06-02 of John Stephen & Elizabeth Caflisch for re-approval of a variance from Section 3.06, Setbacks and Buffers, of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. Request is for permission to allow a retaining wall (accessory structure) to extend to the north side of the property line thereby projecting five (5) feet into the setback requirement, 107 Central Avenue.
3. Application #VR-06-03 of John Stephen & Elizabeth Caflisch for re-approval of a variance from Section 3.06, Setbacks and Buffers, of the South Burlington Land Development Regulations. Request is for permission to allow a retaining wall (accessory structure) to extend to either side property line thereby projecting five (5) feet into each setback requirement, 105 Central Avenue.
4. Final plat application #SD-06108 of Pizzagalli Properties, LLC for a planned unit development to construct a 58,400 sq. ft. building consisting of 29,200 sq. ft. of general office use and 29,200 sq. ft. of medical office use, 194 Tilley Drive.
5. Final plat application #SD-0703 of Homestead Design, Inc. to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of 89 multi-family units in 24 buildings. The amendment consists of replacing a six (6) unit multifamily building (Unit A) with three (3) two-family dwellings, Songbird Road.
6. Final plat application #SD-0704 of Patrick Malone for a planned unit development consisting of: 1) converting an existing 18,327 sq. ft. building from auto sales & service to retail food establishment use and 2) constructing a 15,406 sq. ft. gfa addition (including 5,071 sq. ft. of mezzanine space) for retail food establishment use and 1760 sq. ft. of short-order restaurant use for a total GFA of 33,733 sq. ft., 222 Dorset Street. 7. Preliminary plat application #SD-07-06 and final plat application #SD-07-07 of Antonio B. Pomerleau, LLC to amend a previously approved planned unit development consisting of a 76,630 sq. ft. shopping center, drive through bank, and a 106 room hotel. The amendment consists of subdividing the property into two (2) lots, Williston Road and Hinesburg Road. John Dinklage, Chairman South Burlington Development Review Board
Copies of the applications are available for public inspection at the South Burlington City Hall. January 17, 2007
rEQuEST for ProPoSalS COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE SNACK BAR AND FUNCTION ROOM MANAGEMENT
The City of Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting proposals from interested vendors for a service contract to provide management of the Department’s function room at the Community Boathouse, to operate the café/snack bar at the Boathouse, and to operate a food and beverage catering business from the Boathouse under an agreement containing mutually satisfactory terms and conditions. For proposal information call 865-7247. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2007. No late proposals accepted.
STaTE of VErmonT
DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN, SS. PROBATE COURT
DOCKET NO. 31758
IN RE THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE F. MACIA LATE OF SHELBURNE, VERMONT NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of the estate of Marjorie F. Macia late of Shelburne, Vermont.
the Probate Court. The claim will be forever barred if it is not presented as described above within the four month deadline.
I have been appointed a personal representative of the above named estate. All creditors having claims against the estate must present their claims in writing within 4 months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy filed with the register of
Dated January 3, 2007
Signed Robert J. Perry
Address PO Box 238 Burlington, VT 05402
Telephone (802) 658-2675
Name of Publication: Seven Days
First Publication Date: 1/10/07
Second Publication Date: 1/17/07
Address of Probate Court
Chittenden District Probate Court PO Box 511 Burlington, VT 05402
DEPRESSION: New support group for discussion, sharing insights, etc., for people living with depression. Meets every Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Winooski Methodist Church. First meeting is 1/18/07. Contact John, 802-324-0576.
MAN-TO-MAN CHAMPLAIN VALLEY
PROSTATE CANCER: Support group meets 5 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month in the board room of Fanny Allen Hospital, Colchester. 1-800ACS-2345.
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DON’T SEE A SUPPORT group here that meets your needs? Call Vermont 2-1-1, a program of United Way of Vermont. Within Vermont, dial 2-1-1 or 866-652-4636 (tollfree) or from outside of Vermont, 802-652-4636. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
SUPPORT GROUP: Thursday, January 18, 1-3 p.m., and every third Thursday. Burlington Police Station Community Room. One North Ave., South Entrance, next to Battery Park. VT CFIDS Assoc., Inc. 1-800296-1445 voicemail, www.monkeyswithswings.com/vtcfidds.html.
1.5-bath. New windows, siding, roof, range. Gas stove, deck, large backyard. Crown molding throughout. Carpet, laminate wood and marblefloors.Private carport w/storage. $188,000. 802-985-1159
Queen Anne Style Victorian in the heart of Burlington. This restored “John Roberts” Cottage features stained glass, refinished wood floors, ceramic tile, new energy efficient & stainless steel appliances, period light fixtures. 2-bedrooms upstairs, 2 full bathrooms downstairs. Dry basement - perfect for storage. One car garage, perennial gardens, deck and private landscaped yard. Easy walk to Church Street, UVM, Fletcher Allen, Intervale, etc. Built 1910, 1400 Sq. Ft., great family neighborhood, neighbors on both sides havelived there for 30+ years. Visit www.244northwillard.com for more photos/info. $299,900. Call 802-264-4874 or email 244willard@gmail.com.
LEARNING HOW TO AGE PROACTIVELY: Small, outgoing, weekly support group invites new members. Join us to explore many aspects of growing older. For men and women age 60+. We have fun! Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Burlington. Please contact Barbara Kester, 802657-3668 for more info.
CENTRAL VT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS COPING WITH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: Will meet at the Easter Seals office in Berlin the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. New members welcome. Facilitated by Patti Smith, MA & Kristi Petrochko, BA. Info, call Kristi at 802-2234744.
FAT FLUSHERS UNITE!: Do you need support starting or staying motivated on the Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Guittleman? FF support group starting in S. Burlington. Call Rhonda 864-0538x226 for details.
SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP: Practice new social skills and improve confidence in a supportive and professional setting. Contact Celeste Ames at the Center for Anxiety Disorders, 802-365-3450 ext. 354 or email shynomoreprogram@yahoo.com.
SQUEAKY WHEELS, RUSTY HINGES: Focus groups meets at the Branon’s Pool in St. Albans for socialization, maintaining, wellbeing, improving performance of daily activities by managing aches through sharing experiences and workout in the warm water. Meeting is free, one hour pool pass, swimsuit, required. 732-718-2613.
MEN’S GROUP FORMING: To read and discuss Warrin Farrills groundbreaking best selling book “The Myth of Male Power”. 802-3430910.
SEPARATED BY ADOPTION?: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. (CUB) announces local peer support group meeting in Burlington. CUB meetings offer a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment to explore personal experiences related to adoption, relinquishment, search and reunion (or rejection). For those of us who have felt isolated, it is a tremendous relief to communicate with others who understand our experience. 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church on Pearl St., top of Church St., Burlington. Free. Contact Judy, region1dir@ cubirthparents.org, 800-822-2777 ext. 1, www.CUBirthparents.org. AL VALVE PROLAPSE/DYSAUTONOMIA: Group forming for information sharing purposes. Please call 863-3153.
Two modern, 3-bedroom condos in a two-unit house. 1050 sq. ft. each.$205,900 per unit. Listed on the Vermont State Historic Register, 241 North Willard Street has been transformed into a modern beauty whilestill preserving its historic charm. It's been redesigned, renovated, repainted, restored where possible,and modernized w/new kitchens, stainless steel appliances, new bathrooms, lighting fixtures, W/D units, and more. Private entrances.Secure storage. Offstreet parking. Close to Ohavi Zedek/UVM/the Medical Center/downtown; an easy ride to St. Michaels. 425-3551 or 318-2708.
For Sale
DUPLEX-- BELOW APPRAISAL! Charming duplex, very affordable as owner occupied! Two (2) bedroom units, parking, new roof, flooring, so many updates! www.65maple. com or email seller@65maple.com for more info.
L AND FOR SALE : BARRE TOWN 10.97 acres, private, quiet, year round sunsets. Septic approved for 4-bedroom home. Call Gregg 802-496-8304 or ghaskin@wcvt. com See pics at: www.wrightpla ceobx.com/barreland.htm.
For Rent
BURLINGTON S TUDIOS/1 BDRM 2 studios, 1 one-bedroom unit. New gas heaters. Quiet, nice building. Off-street parking, large yard. Close to downtown. Pets considered, NS. 2/01. $565/565/750. 802-238-0155. RENT / LEASE PURCHASE 3-bedroom, centrally located. $1350/ mo., fully applianced. Ready for 2/01. 802-316-1864.
W INOOSKI QUIET S TREET Completely renovated good size one bedroom. Walk to downtown restaurants. No smoking or pets. Trash, water, parking included. Super-efficient Rinnai heater. $800 plus gas and electric. 3385252 or 338-2589.
1 BR - 24 DECATUR, BURL New shower, heater, refinished flooring, small yard, off-street parking. Quiet street in North End. Nice pets OK. Avail 3/1. $700/mo. + utils. Call 802-879-9440.
3 BEDROOM IN E SSEX JCT Large freshly painted 3-bedroom w/ new carpet/tile. Private entrance, large yard, parking. Avail. now! $800/mo. + utils. Rich, 802-734-1452.
4 BRM HOUSE FOR RENT Large, new, house. Lots of light, gorgeous view, new appliances, parking, spacious living room, good size bedrooms. Beautiful rural area w/an easy commute to Montpelier, Stowe, Burlington, Johnson. Horse board option, pets neg. $1500/mo. 802-522-3826.
APARTMENT FOR RENT 35 Saint Mary St., modern 2-bedroom, gas heat and cooking, off-street parking, pet friendly, adjacent to a city park. $825/mo. Call Parkside Properties at 1-888-717-PARK, or vist our website at ParksideVT.com.
APT/CONDO RENT TO OWN 2-bedroom, Essex Jct. 1.5-bath, 1 year lease, Absolutely NS/pets. $1000/ mo. + utils. Call Lee, 865-2010.
BARRE CITY - LGE 2 BR APT 7 rooms - 2-bedroom, bath, den, laundry room w/W/D hookup, garage, 2nd floor apt. $695. Refs. and credit check. 802-859-3447 or 802-434-3916.
BARRE TOWN 1-2 bedroom duplex apt. Newly renovated. Quiet neighborhood. W/D hookup, snow and trash removal incl. $650/mo. 802-249-1505 or 802-851-1394.
BEAUTIFUL L ARGE 1 BEDROOM Charlotte, mountain views, yard space, 20 mins. to Burlington, upstairs apt., high ceilings, utils. incl. NS/pets. $900/mo. Avail. 2/01. Please call 425-2304.
BOLTON VALLEY 3-bedroom, 3bath, Bear Run townhouse. Beautiful views, fireplace, W/D, on the trail. 30 mins. to Burlington. $1600/mo. 802-434-5398.
BURL: ALL UTILS Split-level 2bedroom, bright, clean and safe. One block to hospital, UVM, Waterman. W/D, D/W. All utils. incl. Sec./ref. req. $1390/mo. 6580119, apt@vt18.com.
BURLINGTON Now accepting applications for 1 and 2-bedroom apt. avail. now in multiple locations. $700 to $900/mo. Backed by strong management and maintenance teams. For more information call 864-0538 ext. 201 or visit us at www.burlingtonhous ing.org. BHA offers Equal Housing Opportunities.
BURLINGTON 2-bedroom avail. now. Second floor. Lots of light, immaculate condition. NS/pets. 185 North Willard St. $1250/mo. 802-658-0621.
BURLINGTON Near downtown. Nice, clean, quiet, hdwd, 4 rooms, 1 or 2-bedrooms. Incls. heat, parking, screened-in porch. $1050/mo. 802-355-2219 or 802-238-9208.
BURLINGTON 3-bedroom in quiet South End neighborhood. NS. Gas heat. W/D hookups. Nice yard. Parking. $1375/mo. Dep., refs. Avail. now. Call 434-4005 or 233-7006.
BURLINGTON Great 2-bedroom Riverwatch townhouse avail. 1/01. Mins. from FAHC & UVM. 1bath, laundry, balcony and swimming pool in summer. Rent incls. heat. $1275/mo. 802-578-3039. BURLINGTON Great 6-7 bedroom houses avail. Greene St., East Ave. Avail. 6/01. Call Terry, 617-242-9335.
BURLINGTON 2 and 3-bedroom apts. Downtown. Parking. Gas heat/HW. No pets. Avail. immed. $1200/mo. and $875/mo. Steven, 802-865-2114, call before 8 p.m.
BURLINGTON Old North End, 3bedroom, first floor. Hdwd, porch, parking. New gas heat. Avail. now. $1100/mo. +. 802-893-0000. BURLINGTON Large 3-bedroom. Living room, dining room, full basement, porches, parking. 1/2 acre in quiet location. $1500/mo. Avail. 1/01. 862-9182.
BURLINGTON 1-bedroom, stunning views of Lake Champlain, and a great location are yours in this upscale furnished apt. in historic Vermont House. Heat/AC incl. Parking avail. N/S. Avail. 1/15. $1100/mo. Call Mary Alice at Century 21 Jack Assoc. 2444500, X710.
BURLINGTON Greene St. 1-car parking spot. First-floor studio apt. Cat OK. Avail. 2/01. NS. $600/mo. + utils. 802-318-0029.
BURLINGTON First-floor 2-bedroom. No pets. Parking. $850/mo. 802-863-2798.
BURLINGTON Large 3-bedroom, 1-bath duplex. Hdwd, basement w/W/D, off-street parking, walking distance to downtown. $1400/ mo. + dep. 802-233-9737.
BURLINGTON Bright, large 1-bedroom. Hdwd, garage, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, deck. No pets. $850/mo. 802-372-4080.
BURLINGTON Spacious and clean 2/3-bedroom w/laundry, $1150/ mo. on Grove; $1350/mo. St. Paul St., parking & heat. Downtown modern triplex, 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo, $1400/mo. +; New N. End, 2-bedroom condo, w/brand
Burlington 1-bedroom apt. Great South Union St. location. 5 mins. to downtown/UVM/FAHC. Quiet building. Incls. off-street parking, heat, hot water, trash. NS/pets. $725/mo. Avail. 2/01. 802-238-4885.
Burlington 3-bedroom, first floor. New kitchen, bath and flooring. No pets. Lease. $1050/ mo. + utils. Avail. immed. 802-893-7848.
Burlington Avail. now, 222 Maple St. 1+ bedroom, 2nd floor, hdwd, heat & hot water incl. Parking for 1. 802-658-3600.
Burlington Quiet 2-bedroom, upstairs apt. everything incl. Absolutely NS/pets, just painted, new floors and carpet. On the bus line, South End, within walking distance to two shopping malls w/grocery stores. Parking for car. Older owners live downstairs. $1200/mo. refs. req. Call after 4 p.m. 862-2058.
Burlington Park St. First floor, 2-bedroom, hdwd, gas heat, cellar, garage, porch. NS. Avail. 1/01. $875/mo. + utils. Lease. 862-3719.
Burlington Newly renovated 1-bedroom apt. Third floor, 104 Church St. $550/mo. + utils. No pets. Dep. and refs. Call Susan, 802-863-8217 ext. 43.
Burlington Studio, $515/mo. Landlord pays heat, water, trash and snow. 19 Grant St. Second floor, off-street parking. Quiet building. NS/pets. Refs. req. Avail. immed. or 2/01. 203-4940682. Also avail. 6/01 3 and 4bedroom. Call for details.
Burlington - On Lake and Park. Unique, clean, 2-bedroom, hdwd, sep. dining room, W/D in apt. Offstreet parking. Storage garage. NS/pets. Avail. January. $1150/ mo. + utils. 802-476-4071.
Burlington - $550 -So. End 1bedroom in 3-bedroom apt. Great loc. Utils. incl. Hdwd, off-street parking & coin laundry onsite. 2 quiet prof. Non-smoker. Avail. 2/01. Christian, 363-9303.
Burlington - Home away from home. $40-$50/night for month or more “Extended Stays” w/exceptional amenities/views/furnishings at 1317 Spear St. www. rickhubbard.org/ExtendedStays or 802-864-3330.
Burlington - SinglE room Walk to UVM and Church St. Spacious living room, DR & kitchen, hdwd, parking. 407 So. Winooski. $495/mo. + utils. 908-874-7635, 732-738-8119.
Burlington 1 Bdrm, FEB 1 238 North St. Quaint, clean 1-bedroom. Private W/D, deck. Dining area. Carpet/vinyl. Yard. 2nd floor. Off-street parking. Walk/ bus/bike to UVM, downtown, Waterfront. $850/mo. 879-9944.
Burlington 1 BEd nE ar FaHC Clean one-bedroom: new floors, new paint. Off-street parking, free laundry. Cats OK. $750/mo. + util. 233-1207.
Burlington 2Br HouSE Fenced yard, close to FAHC/UVM/Winooski, Pets OK, NS. Off-street parking, W/D, D/W, basement, garage, ample storage, gas heat, large kitchen, 3 gardens. Local landlords, rebate for yard maintenance. $1100/mo. + utils. Avail. 2/01. email for appt. kbob_33@ yahoo.com. 318-5398.
Burlington CHarmEr 2-bedroom, Drew Street, near lake/ bikepath, on busline, split-level, new paint/carpet. Off-street
parking. Pets considered. $950/ mo. + utils. Ask for Jeremiah, day 802-658-4207, nights & weekends 802-860-7587.
Burlington SoutH End HouSE Charming renovated and restored 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Island kitchen, D/W, walk-in pantry, laundry. Home office. Off-street parking, porches, gas heat. $1600/mo. NS. Dogs/pets considered. 802-3181344. bill@infillgroup.com.
Burlington, PoPlar St. 1000 sq. ft. 2-bedrooms w/office, skylights and hardwood floors throughout. Garage, private driveway and backyard. W/D, D/W. Convenient to UVM, downtown and waterfront. $1200/mo. 802-865-3769.
Burlington, SHElBurnE St Avail. now. 1-bedroom. $595/mo. 1st floor. Parking. No dogs. Neville Companies, Inc. 802-6603481 x 1021, www.nevilleco. com/residence.
Burlington, Sm. 2 BEdroom Quaint, gas heat, parking for one car. 64 Bradley St. First floor. $800/mo. + utils. Ref. req. Avail. 1/15. 802-878-9397, Joe.
Burlington: Salmon Run, 2 & 3 bedroom. Avail. now and late Feb. Rent $785 & $885/mo. Call 6603710 ext. 29. EHO.
Burlington: Renovated 2-3 bedroom Victorian apt. Hdwd. Very clean. Avail. immed. $1200/mo. + utils. Convenient to downtown. Call David, 802-425-2754.
Burlington: 2 Bdrm, PE t S 2 bdrm apartment. Large deck, huge kitchen, new appliances. NS. Access to Park, walk to Church St,Bike Path, Intervale. Huge yard/garden. Off-street parking, pets negotiable. Feb. 1, $950. Call Jon, 862-6046.
Burlington: lot S oF SPaCE Bright St. Professionally cleaned
ColCHES t Er New, upscale 2bedroom, 2-bath house. Gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, radiant heat. Heated garage and walkways. 2 miles off Exit 17. $1600/mo. NS. 802-893-3507 or 373-9999.
ColCHES t Er 3-bedroom. Nice, large, flat in quiet neighborhood. Heat $50/mo. Rent is based on household income. Must see. Call Margaret at 660-3710 ext. 23. EHO
ColCHES t Er Large, clean & quiet
2-bedroom apt. Convenient location, off Exit 17. Water, trash & snow removal incl. No pets. $800/ mo. + sec. dep. 802-849-6009.
ColCHES t Er/ w inooSki 2-bedroom, spacious, private, parking, laundry hookups. Close to I-89. Dep. and lease. No pets. $850/ mo. 802-658-4231.
ColCHES t Er/ w inooSki 3-bedroom, spacious, private, parking, laundry hookups. Close to I-89. Dep. and lease. No pets. $1050/ mo. 802-658-4231.
ColCHES t Er: Furni SHEd 1Bdr Middle Road: Nicely maintained small 1 bedroom. Includes: heat, electric, satellite, trash! Also includes: twin bed, sofa, table & chairs. NP/NS. $650/month. 802846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com
CommErC ial SPaCE Avail. 2/01. Office + garage in Waitsfield, VT. Call 802-434-2493 or email nvsl pinc@aol.com.
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$1000/mo. House w/small rooms and large fenced yard in New North End, block from bikepath. W/D, upstairs room, two smaller downstairs, tiny LR, eat-in-kitchen, 1-bath, garage, basement. Unfurnished, you pay all utils. NS. Dogs OK. House for sale, have showings two hours phone notice. 978-928-4206, songsailormusic@ yahoo.com.
downtown r iCHmond 2-bedroom, new carpet, heat incl. $800/mo. Call 343-2102.
E SSE x JC t 1 Bdrm PluS loF t 1200 sq. ft., 2 story, large back yard, pets ok, utils. incl. 1st, last & sec. a must. Credit & background check. 379-1365, yayalia@gmail.com.
E SSE x JC t. 2Bdrm 2-bedroom, 1bath, water/trash removal, parking, near IBM. Lease/dep. NS/pets. $875/mo. Phone 802-527-9704.
E SSE x JunC t. 2 BEdroom aP t 2-bedroom, 1-bath apt. w/office nook. Beautiful hdwd floors. Close to IBM and St. Mike’s. $1000/mo. Call Nick at 802-999-7864 or email nick@sprucemortgage.com.
Extraordinary rEntal! 128 Country Club Rd. East, South Burlington. Modern single family house /4-bedroom, 2-bath. Quick access off of Exit 15. 2100 sq. ft. of living space. Two living areas in a split-level fashion. New carpet. Big lawn w/deck. W/D, D/W. Garage parking plus room for 6 cars in driveway. $2400/mo. Rent incls. water, sewer, rubbish removal. Call Parkside Properties: 1-888-717-7275 or vist our website www.parksidevt.com.
FaBulouS HomE Great home on Elmwood Ave in Burlington. Large yard, 3-bedroom, off-street parking, W/D, 1.5-bath, new renovations. $1450/mo. + utils. 355-7914.
FErri SBurgH Sunny 2-bedroom 2005 modular home, 900 sq. ft. Energy eff. kerosene monitor furnace. Located on 10 acres w/panoramic Adirondack mtn. views. $1000/mo. + utils. Mark, 802-425-3737.
Choose from a variety of floor plans—including one, two or three bedroom flats, townhouses, and lofts—Keen’s Crossing has rental accommodations that fit your lifestyle.
To be one of the first to preview our model, call 802.655.1810 or visit the Winooski Falls office in the Champlain Mill, One Main Street, Suite One, Winooski.
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HE at inC PE t S ok 1550 2-3 bedroom 2-bath quiet condo. W/D, D/W, utils., trash incl. Spacious rooms, walk-in closets. 1 carport. Private porch overlooking the woods. Pets acceptable. Call 802-578-6082.
HouSE For rEnt in StowE 3bedroom, 2-bath house in Stowe. Large open floor plan. Great big yard. Avail. now. $1200/mo. + utils. Call 343-2102 or email davidcone@adelphia.net.
HouSE rEnt Ed, tHank S Clean & sunny, 3-bedroom, 1 3/4-bath, off North Ave. Large, fenced yard, D/W, W/D, garage. Pets considered. NS. $1275/mo. +. Avail. 1/15-2/01. 184 Woodbury Rd. 410-404-9165.
JEFFEr SonvillE Pretty 1-bedroom apt. in new home. Walk to Smuggs. Utils. and TV incl. Hispeed Internet avail. No smoking please. $850/mo. 644-8784.
l inColn HomE For rEnt 3-bedroom, full bath, W/D, D/W. Located near village along stream. $1000/mo. + utils. Ref., sorry no animals. 802-453-3356.
milton - uPdat Ed CaPE Oglewood Road, beautifully maintained, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-bath, 1656 SF., remodeled master bath, on 2 acres. 6/12/17 mo. lease. Small pets neg. $1350/mo. 802846-9568, www.HickokandBoard man.com.
mont PEliEr 3 Bdr 2 floors, College St. neighborhood. Newly updated kitchen and bathroom, freshly painted throughout. New windows, appliances, D/W, freezer, basement, laundry hookups, off-street parking, hdwd, backyard, front porch. NS/pets. $995/ mo. + utils. Immed. occupancy. 802-229-5200.
morri S villE r anCH 2-bedroom house, village location, laundry, large yard. Lawn mowing and plowing included. $895/ mo. First, last & security req. 800-330-4880.
nE ar HoSPital and uvm Barrett St., 2-bedroom apt., great neighborhood, new living room floor and carpet in bedrooms, offstreet parking. No dogs. $900/ mo. + utils. 802-862-4007.
nE w HavEn Two years newly built four-star energy rated, inexpensive utils., new appliances, laundry hookup. 1-bedroom. Incls. driveway plowing and lawn mowing. 975 sp. ft. Quiet, scenic area, easy access to Rt. 7. $750/mo. + utils. 802-453-2865.
nortH FErri SBurgH Spacious, 1-bedroom apt. w/loft. Efficiency kitchen. Great atmosphere. 20 mins. to Burlington. $550/mo. + heat. Mark, 802-425-3737. onE BEdroom villagE aP t. Hinesburg Village apt. in Historic building across from Lantman’s Market. Nice apt. w/recent updates. $675/mo. Cats are OK. Call 878-3477. Leave message. PE t-FriEndly 2-Br ! Nice 2-bedroom apt. on Main St. in Colchester. Gas heat and W/D hookups. Huge yard and shared garden. Adult pets OK w/dep. Avail. 2/01. $975/mo. + utils. 802-878-6666. Privat E - nE w 1 BEdroom Jeffersonville Village, above detached garage. Full bath, large private deck. Walk to stores, bank, post office and school. NS/ pets. DSL, satellite, W/D hookups ready. Avail. 2/15 or sooner. 1st/last/sec. $750/mo. incls. all utils! 644-6365 or 793-1597. rEntal (2)large 3-bedroom flats w/snow removal, trash removal, water and heat incl. in the rent. Tenants pay electricity. Conveniently located and must see. Avail. mid Jan. & mid March. Rent is based on the household income w/rental assistance avail. to income and program qualified applicants. Contact Margaret, 6603710, ext. 23. roomS For rEnt Behind Waterman Hall, UVM. $525/mo. INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES & PARKING Incredible location. Sedate
S. BURL. - T Ree Top Condo 2bedroom, 1st floor, propane heat, carport, pool, tennis courts. NS/ pets. Near shopping, airport, dining, schools, FAHC, schools, colleges. $1000/mo. 802-434-3749.
SheLBURne: 2-bedroom townhouse, W/D hook-ups, snow removal, trash removal and water incl. Tenants are responsible for gas heat and electricity. Located a short walk to the Shelburne Museum and the heart of Shelburne Village. Avail. 1/01. $725/mo.
For further details contact Shelbe at 660-3710 ext. 29. EHO
So. BURL : 2005 BUiLT Condo
Sign by 1/31- $300 off January’s rent! 2-bedroom, 2-bath, W/D, walk-in closet, balcony. Incls. heat, central AC, more! $1475/ mo. 12, 16, 18/mo lease. 802846-9568; www.HickokandBoard man.com.
So. BURL ingTon Nice 2-bedroom upstairs apt. Close to everything. Quiet neighborhood. Recently renovated. 2 porches, fenced backyard. Pets OK. W/D. $975/mo. + utils. Lease and dep. 802-865-0485.
SoUTh BURL ingTon 2-bedroom apt. Gas heat and garage incl. W/D provided in basement. No pets. Refs. and good credit a must. $1000/mo. Call Paul at 802-879-3117.
SoUTh BURL ingTon Furnished, large efficiency. Utils. incl., offstreet parking. 802-863-1206.
UndeRhiLL : View FoR miLe S Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, Brazilian cherry floors, new appliances, 2 fireplaces, master bath. In 80-acre sugar bush. NS/ NP $1450/month. 802-846-9568; www.HickokandBoardman.com
weekLy RoomS FoR RenT Great and reasonable, $175/week. Maggie’s Inn, 324-3291 or IvanLand@ aol.com.
weSTFoRd 1 BedRoom apT New wood floors, new windows, new paint and very clean. Propane heat. Laundry in basement. NS/pets. $525/mo. + utils. Tom, 878-3929. w iLL i STon Maple Tree Place. Three-bedroom flat w/ample parking, laundry facilities on site, snow removal, trash removal, water and heat incl. in the rent. Tenants are responsible for electricity. Located conveniently to Taft Corners shopping and busline. Avail. early to mid January. $1166/mo. Contact Dan, 660-3710 ext. 30. EHO
w inooSki 3-bedroom, 1-bath, NS. Cats only. 2-car parking. Free laundry. Avail. 1/01. $1000/mo. incl. utils. 802-318-0029.
w inooSki Avail. now. Nice 3bedroom home, gas utils. $1250. West Spring St. Please call 802658-3600 for showing.
w inooSki 1-bedroom, $625/mo., quiet neighborhood. Low utils., excellent landlord. NS/pets. Offstreet parking. Porch, big yard, gardens. Call Jen, 338-2785.
w inooSki 114 Main St., 3-bedroom, $1200/mo. + utils. Now avail. 247 Main St., 3-bedroom, $1100/mo. + utils. Now avail. Call 802-846-7433.
w inooSki 1-bedroom, second floor, gas heat, off-street parking. $650/mo. +. 802-363-2442.
w inooSki 1-bedroom apt., 3/4 bath, eat-in kitchen and living room w/lots of light. Great residential location. Front and back porches. NS/pets. $650/mo. +. 802-655-3325.
w inooSki Large 3-bedroom second floor flat w/a wonderful porch, snow removal, trash removal, water and heat incl. in the rent. Conveniently located and a must see. Avail. mid January. Rent is based on the household income w/rental assistance avail. to income and program qualified applicants. Margaret, 802-6603710 ext. 23. EHO
winooSki 2-bedroom on quiet st. near Landry Park. Full bath, porches, laundry hookups, offstreet parking. NS/dogs. $850/ mo. + utils. Avail. February. 802-425-3158.
w inooSki Three 2-bedroom apts. Refrigerator, stove, D/W, W/D hookups, off-street parking incl. 1 second floor flat, $800/mo. + utils. 1 first floor flat and townhouse, $900/mo. + utils. No pets. Dep. & refs. Call Susan, 802-8638217 ext. 43. w inooSki LaRge 2 BedRoom Completely renovated two-bedroom, 1.5 bath on quiet street. Washer - dryer. Mud room, living room, dining room,
Housemates
EssE x Jct. Large room in charming, country house, new paint, near IBM. Spacious living room, kitchen. Organic gardens, NS/ dogs. $425/mo. +1/4 heat. Inc. elec., gas dryer. Internet/wifi, parking. Avail. now. 764-5822, leave message.
2-Bdrm duplE x, trEE s, pond
Need roommate for duplex. 20 min. drive from UVM. Huge yard, satellite each room, cable Internet. Lease forbids pets. $430/mo. + split utils. 1/15. 343-1621.
3 rms w privat E Baths lEft
Roommates for 4-bedroom, 5bath colonial, all new renovation. Large rooms w/private baths, abundant shared living/kitchen. Near Red Rocks. 2 rooms, $650/ mo. 1 $750/mo. Prof./mature student desired. Utils. incl. NS/pets. 872-7555.
Burlington Seeking compatible person, mature and responsible to share beautiful 2-bedroom, 2bath condo. Cathedral ceilings, fireplace, pool, W/D, etc. Very quiet, close to Oakledge Park/ lake/bike path. $650/mo. incl. all, incl. phone and Internet. 802-951-2543.
farmhouse. W/D, DSL, large yard/ porches, off-street parking, storage. $650/mo. incls. utils. Must be pet friendly. Sorry no more pets. Avail. 2/01. Leah, 802-777-6524.
monkton farm housE Large rooms, washer, dryer, inground pool. 20 acres. 19 miles to Kennedy Drive. Barn, etc. $500/mo. 802-453-3457.
onE BEdroom in w inooski. 1bedroom avail. in 2-bedroom apt. in Winooski. Share a large apt. and cheap utils. Full kitchen, big living room, office/computer room, deck/porch. Off-street parking, close to traffic circle, I-87. Washing machine, D/W. 802-999-0051. roomat E nEEdEd now $550/mo. all incl. Off-street parking, dry storage, pets OK, close to UVM. Please call 863-5347.
south Burlington 2 women looking for one other to share home. Big yard, bike path, dead end st. W/D, hdwd. Great locaton. $500/mo. + 1/3 utils. 802-863-6215.
south Burlington housE Share large, beautiful, furnished home w/40 plus female. W/D, busline, 1.5 mile from UVM. Female, NS, must like cats. $675/mo. + utils. Jan.-June neg. ecojal18@yahoo. com.
Elders offer to share their homes in exchange for 10-15 hours/week of errands and companionship. Background checks, application and interview required.
Call HomeShare Vermont at (802) 863-5625 or visit www.HomeShareVermont.org
Housing Wanted
monday-thursday tEnant Quiet, prof. male engineer looking for housing Monday-Thursday nights to be closer to work in the S. Burlington area. See http://prospectacres. com for more info. 802-933-7744.
Services
Bank forEclosurEs! Homes from $10,000! 1-3 bedroom available! HUD, Repos, REO, etc. These homes must sell! For listings call 1-800425-1620 ext. H107. (AAN CAN).
landlords Tired of tenant destruction and late rent excuses? Visit our website @ http://www. section8bible.com. Book incls. eviction information, investor lending and exact banks we used. (AAN CAN)
Office/ Commercial
Burlington Waterfront. Distinctive and unique office/retail space. Environmentally friendly and affordable. Main Street Landing, Melinda Moulton, 802-864-7999. www.mainstreetlanding.com.
Burlington Turnstone Associates in Psychotherapy and Expressive Arts Therapy has office avail. for cert./licensed practitioner w/experience or interest in Expressive Arts or mind-body therapies. Located in Chace Mill, 166 sq. ft. w/large, sunny window. 802-863-9775.
ELMWOOD HOMES
TWO BRAND NEW single family homes in St. Albans City. 3 bedrooms and a study, 2-bath Capes with a full partially-finished basement. Approx. 2,700 total sq. feet. The site is a 1/3 acre lot in the heart of St. Albans with easy access to both Route 7 and I-89. Heat is e cient gas- red hot water. All appliances included.
Open House: By appt. only. Call Susie at 802-527-2892
Purchase Price: $240,000
Grant for income-eligible buyers: $50,000
Mortgage Amount: $190,000
SO.BURLINGTON ASHBROOK CONDO
This Is A Must See: Approx. 1,016 square ft., 2-bed, 2-bath, 3-level condo. Features include two back decks and a
as a 3rd bedroom. All appliances are included in the sale. Save money on winter heating costs with e cient gas heat. Convenient location close to I-89, schools, parks and shopping.
Open House: Call for a showing — rst come rst serve
Purchase Price: $ 190,000
Grant for income eligible buyers: $37,980
Mortgage Amount: $151,920
Burlington Basement room, $440/mo. 68A S. Willard St., located between Church St. & University. 1.5-bath, fireplace, W/D, parking. First + dep. No pets. Avail. now. Grad/prof. pref. Call 660-7172 or 598-7423.
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Burlington Downtown location, room in small house, yard, porch. NS/pets. M or F. $390/ mo. + utils. Avail. immediately. 860-6608.
Burlington Large bedroom avail. in 4-bedroom apt., clean, great location, downtown, 2 min. walk to Church St./waterfront. Laundry, gas stove, hdwd. $437/ mo. + utils. 802-865-9086.
Burlington 2-bedroom apt. in Hill Section. 10 min. walk to UVM/downtown. Clean, sunny, quiet. W/porch, laundry, garage. $550/mo. utils. incl. Avail. now. 802-233-0163.
Burlington Roommate wanted for quiet, 3-bedroom, south end house. $575/mo. incls. all utils., heat, Internet, cable, W/D, parking, backyard. Avail. through June. Bea, 802-658-3932, email bea.bookchin@uvm.edu.
Burlington Roommate for 2/01 to share 2-bedroom apt. on North Union St. $475/mo. incls. heat and parking. Justin, 802-9993679 or Leo, 802-734-0005.
church s t - room for rEnt
Housemate needed to share fabulous 2-bedroom apt. on Church Street. Doesn’t get much better than this. Avail. immed. Call Anna at 802-734-2504. $750/mo. + 1/2 utils.,(they aren’t bad).
EssE x Jct. 3 rooms avail. in 6-bedroom house. 1 avail. now, 1 avail. 2/02. Hdwd, off-street parking, W/D, shared common areas, yard. Young, prof. $420/mo. incls. all. Brad, 802-578-6399.
EssE x Jct.-utils inc. 1 active prof. to rent large bedroom in shared 4-bedroom, 3-bath
Looking for a responsible housemate to share home off Shelburne Rd. W/D, pool, hot tub, storage, parking, yard. Avail. 2/01. $500/ mo. + utils. 802-865-9627. uniquE 1 Bdrm farmhousE 1bedroom, large, separate living room & private bath. Bay windows. 5 acres. Lg. barn. Horses, dogs welcome. Price negotiated upon acceptance. Prof. only. 802-893-0007.
w inooski Student/young prof. to share large, fully furnished house. All utils incl. 2.5-bath, laundry, parking, garbage, snow removal. large yard. Close to SMC/ UVM/FAHC/Champlain College. On busline. No pets. $600/mo. + dep. 802-863-9612.
w inooski - privat E suit E Avail. 1/01 or 1/15. Roommate wanted to rent 2 sunny rooms w/private entrance in our home. New carpets, W/D, small backyard. $400/mo. utils. incl. + dep. On busline, near downtown. Must like pets. 318-6404. winooski roommatE Wanted for Winooski apt. Non-smoker for $450/ mo. + 1/2 utils. Pets neg. Quiet neighborhood. Avail. 2/01 or sooner. Call 655-4519 for more info.
Sublets/ Temporary
$509/mo rivErwatch complE x Roommate needed to rent out 1bedroom in 3-bedroom apt. Laundry, D/W, parking, pool. Nice, clean, big, quiet. Avail. ASAP. Contact audreybeth003@yahoo.com.
suBlEttEr nEEdEd To fill one large bedroom w/big closet in 2-bedroom apt. Flexible dates, avail. immed. thru June. $520+/mo. Downtown Burlington. 802-309-0651.
middlEBury Commercial space avail. Space is one-level w/1330 sq. ft. Incls. kitchen, bathroom ample parking and private entrance. Rent incls. heat and trash removal. Located just north of The Green. $900/mo. Avail. now. Contact Peter Coe, 802-877-3749. EHO mountain road propErty! Stowe Mountain Road property. For sale: Property is located close to town on the Mountain Road in Stowe, Vermont. Please call 802888-1613 for more information.
officE spacE for rEnt Holistic Center on the waterfront looking for a practitioner to rent 1-2 days/week. Ideal for acupuncturist, nutritionist, mental health counselor, or CADC. Call 8628806, x-6.
pt massagE spacE availaBlE Cozy, affordable office space avail. part-time to share w/established MTs and psychotherapists at Maple Street Associates. Downtown Burlington, private parking. Call 862-1509 or 862-4884.
south Burlington First floor office space. Aprox. 2700 sq. ft. 7 generous windows. 8 parking spaces. Near Burlington bike path/Shelburne Rd./Swift St./I89/East Woods. $1980/mo. NNN. 881-9252.
uniquE downtown officE spc Unique, small, light-filled office w/two skylights, brick walls and hardwood floor. Shared private entry, hallway and bathroom w/ other creative prof. $500/mo. 865-2321, Paul.
wat Erfront officE spacE available. Adirondack views. Incls. parking. Call Ken at 865-3450. w inooski 4200 sq. ft. office suite, top floor, premier building, parking and amenities. Gordon Rowe, 802-316-1590.
RIVERWATCH CONDO
Open House Hours: 1/18 1:30-2:30
Beautiful condo available now in Burlington. 3-bed, 1-bath, atstyle condo with approx. 1,067 sq. ft. of living space. Comes with private deck and in-ground swimming pool. Association dues include heat, water, trash removal, snow removal and building & grounds maintenance. This home is located on the 2nd oor of a secure building with elevator service and is minutes from downtown Burlington, parks, schools and services!
Purchase Price: $173,000
Grant for income-eligible buyers: $69,620
Mortgage Amount: $103,380
CITY’S EDGE CONDO
Open House Hours: 1/17 4:30-5:30 & 1/19 1:30-2:30
Beautiful 3rd oor 2-bed, 2-bath, one level condo with approx. 1,141 sq. ft. of living space is now available in Burlington. This condo is located in a secure new building with low association dues that include heat. Features include parking in an underground garage and an elevator. Enjoy the convenience of living on the bus line and close to schools, parks, and shopping centers. Pets are welcome!.
Purchase Price: $195,000 Grant for income-eligible buyers: $51,100 Mortgage Amount: $143,900
the extra income, too?
General Manager
Needed for salon chain with locations in VT, ME & NH. Responsible for overseeing all salon operations including recruitment of staff and supervision of district managers. Excellent communication and organizational skills necessary. Travel required. Send resume to: Frank Cooper, Inc., 1475 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 or email: frankcooperinc @hotmail.com
The VNA is in need of Care Providers to help people in Chittenden County with the tasks most of us take for granted– cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene care, errands and more. With this assistance, our neighbors are able to remain independent, in their own homes, longer. The
For more information, please contact Cathy at 802-860-4450.
Perform analysis involving regulatory issues, reimbursement and compliance to all federal and state laws.Bachelors degree required, MBA,CPA or MA in healthcare field preferred. Database skills and the ability to analyze complex problems required.
Northeastern Family Institute
Bringing Vermont Children, Families & Communities Together
CASE MANAGER
Community-Based Services - So. Burlington
NFI’s Community-Based Services is seeking a Therapeutic Case Manager. Responsibilities include treatment planning and service coordination, in-home work with children and biological, adoptive and foster families, as well as supervision of community skills workers and foster parents.
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to set limits.
Come join a small, close-knit team of dedicated adolescent’s services providers. Previous work with adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges desired. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Fax resume to ATTN: Ali Wise at 802-658-0126 or email AliWise@nafi.com.
Petsmart
The world’s #1 pet retailer has exciting job opportunities in our Williston location for:
• Management
• Early Morning Lead Stocker
We offer great pay, benefits, training, a fun environment & growth opportunities! Appy online on our careers link at www.petsmart.com.
We’re Hiring - Join Our Team! Third Shift Grocery Stocker
City Market is looking for a part-time Grocery Stocker to fully stock grocery/bulk displays, shelves, coolers and freezers and keep the Grocery department clean and organized on the third shift. Applicants must be available to work overnight on weeknights and weekends, be a team player, have the ability to lift 50 to 80 lbs frequently, have a general knowledge of stocking, possess effective communication skills and be able to operate hand trucks and other stocking equipment. If you have the previous skills and a great sense of humor, apply today!
Facilities Positions
We’re looking for a part-time Facilities Assistant and a part-time Third Shift Facilities Assistant responsible for general maintenance and repairs, custodial duties, and other assigned tasks to help maintain cleanliness in our store. Applicants must have general knowledge of maintenance, equipment repair, and cleaning procedures, effective communication skills and the ability to lift 50-80 pounds frequently. Experience cleaning with an auto floor scrubber is preferred. If you have the previous skills and a great sense of humor, apply today!
We offer fantastic benefits including medical, dental, life and vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, store discount, mass transit reimbursement, health club discounts and much more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fill out an application at Customer Service, print one out online at www.citymarket.coo p , or send your resume via email or snail-mail to:
Senior Biomedical Engineer
BioTek Instruments is seeking a Senior Biomedical Engineer to perform optical designs for new products; assure that development continues to be done in accordance with ISO procedures; assure that designs continue to be manufactured with established methods at Bio-Tek or at selected contractors; participate in design reviews; design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures, utilizing the principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences; adapt and/or design computer hardware or software for medical sciences uses; develop models or computer simulations of human bio-behavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes. Master’s degree in Engineering or related field or foreign equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in development of Microplate analytical instrumentation and optics required.
BioTek Instruments, Inc., Box 998 Highland Park, Winooski, VT 05404 or email your resume to: hrresumes@Biotek.com
Employment Opportunities
The Champlain Valley Exposition in its 86th year as Vermont’s Premier Special Events Center and home of the Champlain Valley Fair is growing with an increased number of events and programs. The Exposition is a 501c3 not-forprofit company with a mission to serve Vermont and the region in agriculture, education, entertainment and commerce. We are currently seeking to fill the following key positions:
Director of Finance and Administration
Experienced leader to manage company’s financial and administrative/human resources functions. Reports to General Manager. Develop and monitor annual budget in accordance with company standards and manage financial project oversight. Oversee Human Resources functions including recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee benefits, HR compliance and employee files. Provide leadership and direction to administrative office staff, coordinating staffing and work assignments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in business/accounting, human resources and management. Past experience working in special events industry preferred. Proven ability to manage effectively with excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Assistant Director of Special Events
Energetic sales professional to join our special events team and manage details related to over 120 annual special events with attendance up to 800,000. Reports to Director of Special Events. Assist Director with special event management and event sponsorship sales. Develop, implement and sell corporate functions, signage, group programs and commercial booths for special events. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years special event experience. Excellent customer service, writing and presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Adobe programs is required. Previous sales and organization of trade/consumer shows preferred. Position requires some weekend and evening work and 50% outside sales activities.
Director of Development (Part-time)
Seasoned, motivational and strategic manager to provide leadership, direction and management for all CVE fundraising efforts. Create and implement fundraising strategies that increase organizational support from individuals, corporations, foundations and other sources. Effectively identify, cultivate and solicit major donors for capital and annual gifts, working in close collaboration with GM, senior staff and key volunteer leaders. Cultivate and maintain solid working relationships with funding community and serve as visible spokesperson and advocate of CVE mission and programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years managing a fundraising program. Demonstrated success with managing people and budgets and an ability to work in a hands-on environment with limited resources is required. Computer literacy required with knowledge of fundraising software preferred. Proven track record of implementing effective fundraising strategies and activities as well as outstanding verbal and written communication skills is key.
Administrative Assistant (Part-time)
Organized, customer service-oriented individual to provide administrative support to CVE management team and staff performing a variety of general office functions. Responsibilities may include answering phones, maintaining department calendar, scheduling appointments/meetings and travel arrangements in addition to developing computer reports and correspondence. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years administrative experience, strong computer skills with significant knowledge of Microsoft Office products, excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to multitask effectively.
Please submit cover letter and resume by January 26, 2007 to: Career Networks, 1372 Old Stage Road, Williston, VT 05495 or to lilly@employvt.com
Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys & Girls Club
RetuRn House PRogRam: Relief staff
Job summary: Provide shift coverage on a per diem basis for daytime, evening, and overnight shifts in a Transitional Reentry Program for 18–22-year-old men released from incarceration.
Qualifications:
• Some experience with offenders is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate an ability to work with and understand the needs of our program participants
• Maintain physical presence on site throughout duration of shift
• Conduct scheduled and random room checks throughout overnight shifts
• Enforce program rules, policies and procedures
• Document all participant and shift activities
• Perform crisis intervention when necessary
• Write Incident Reports and other paperwork as needed
• Perform specific duties as outlined by Program Coordinator
Compensation: $10 per hour
Send letter of interest to:
Kristen ironside Return House, Po BoX 451, Barre, Vt 05641 (802) 476-7755
See what Fletcher Allen has to offer
Director of Corporate Accounting
Responsible for the overall production ofmonthly financial statements,internal reporting offinancial results and coordination ofindependent audit. Five to 10 years ofexperience managing financial personnel,BA in Accounting or related field required,MBA/CPA preferred. www.fletcherallen.org
Lamoille County Mental Health Services
Lamoille County Mental Health Services is a designated provider of developmental and mental health services now celebrating 40 years of service to the community.
Are you looking to change jobs for the New Year? Lamoille County Mental Health Services has exciting employment opportunities in its child and adult mental health programs including flexible options in residential substitute and respite work.
Full-time Care Worker Position
Full-time care worker position available in the agency’s residential program for adults with chronic mental illness. Ideal candidate works as a team member of the Care Home staff to ensure the safety and well being of clients. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a respectful and dignified environment for clients. Help maintain the home to meet licensing standards. Housekeeping and cooking duties required. 3-11 p.m. and 11 p.m.-7 a.m. shifts with shift differential paid for both. High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in residential care home working with individuals who have chronic mental illness desired but not necessary.
Substitutes in Residential Program
Substitutes needed in residential program. Are you looking for extra income? Do you need a flexible work schedule? We have flexible hours available for individuals interested in working in our agency’s residential program for adults with chronic mental illness on a part-time, as-needed basis. Experience working in residential care desired but not necessary.
Integration Specialist
KEYSTONE Behavioral Services, a program of Lamoille County Mental Health, is recruiting a full time Integration Specialist. This is a challenging opportunity to join a dynamic team. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills supporting students with emotional/behavioral challenges in regular education environments in public schools through the provision of supervision and training of Behavior Interventionists working 1:1 with enrolled students. Must be proficient in the development of behavioral modification planning and crisis intervention. This 220-day management position includes leadership in interagency teaming and overall employee management. Minimum qualifications include Master’s degree in Special Education or Psychology with experience. Full benefits. Position begins immediately. Qualified candidates are asked to submit resume and three letters of reference.
Respite Providers
Respite Providers needed in Developmental Services program. The best matches would be couples or single people who have experience working with children who have Autism. Looking for availability after school or weekends. Caregivers must be able to set clear boundaries, provide lots of praise and love, teach social skills and deal with challenging behaviors. Contact Valerie LeGrand at 888-5026.
Unless otherwise indicated, please send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Lamoille County Mental Health Services
275 Brooklyn Street, Morrisville, VT 05661 EOE
LET PIKE INDUSTRIES PAVE THE WAY TO YOUR FUTURE!!
Pike Industries is beginning its Spring recruitment e orts and is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Paver Operator: We are seeking a safety-minded individual to operate the paver for our Barre area paving crew. You must take pride in a job well done, be willing to help out wherever necessary and be safety conscious. This position is located on our central Vermont paving crew.
Mechanic: We are seeking a hardworking mechanic to provide major and minor repairs, perform preventative maintenance and maintain heavy machinery and equipment (i.e. loaders, trucks, pavers, rollers, excavators, etc.) at the shop or in the eld. The individual will have the ability to diagnose/troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed and work safely at all times. This position is located in central Vermont.
Roller Operator: We are seeking an individual who is able to follow directions and work in a team environment. Successful candidate will be responsible for operating a roller in a safe, e cient and proper manner to achieve a quality nished product in the paving process. This position is located in central Vermont.
Tri-Axle Driver: We are seeking a quali ed safety-minded truck driver with a valid CDL Class B license to haul hot mix and/or aggregates to and from various locations or paving jobsites. This position is located in the Rutland area.
Distributor Truck Driver: We are seeking a safety-minded driver to operate our distributor truck to transport emulsion to and from speci ed paving projects. The quali ed candidate must have a valid CDL B license with tanker endorsement and be willing to travel with the paving crew as needed. This position is located on our Williston area paving crew.
Roller Operators: We are seeking individuals who are able to follow directions and work in a team environment. Successful candidates will be responsible for operating a roller in a safe, e cient and proper manner to achieve a quality nished product in the paving process. This position is located on our Williston area paving crew.
Mechanic: We are seeking a hardworking mechanic to provide major and minor repairs, perform preventative maintenance and maintain heavy machinery and equipment (i.e. loaders, trucks, pavers, rollers, excavators, etc.) at the shop or in the eld. The individual will have the ability to diagnose/troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed and work safely at all times. This position is located in Williston.
Flaggers & Tra c Control Laborers: We are seeking safety-conscious aggers and tra c control laborers who are willing to travel to and from paving projects. Individuals will maintain the safety of our crews, themselves and the traveling public by directing tra c in the proper way. You must be willing to o er assistance on several tasks when needed as indicated by the supervisor on the job. These positions are located throughout Vermont.
Excavator Operators/Heavy Equipment Operators: We are seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals to operate an excavator at various locations as needed. We are seeking excavator operators for the crushing division as well as operators for the construction division. The right candidates will have good operating skills, be team players and have the ability to work independently. These positions are located throughout Vermont.
Quality Control Technicians: We are seeking organized, safety-minded individuals to work in the QC department to carry out standardized laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards; knowledge and understanding of basic operating procedures and mechanics of an asphalt plant; will ensure design mix samples meet or exceed specs and that they are cost e ective; produce asphalt mix that complies with job specs; monitor quality of hot asphalt mix and HMA pavement; and carry out other tasks when necessary as indicated by your supervisor. Candidates will also conduct tests on asphalt mix to determine composition and consistency with required speci cations and monitor temperature, thickness, density and overall condition of pavement during installation. These positions are located throughout Vermont.
Regional Plants & Crushers Assistant: We are searching for an organized talented individual to ll the role of an assistant to the materials division. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining spreadsheets, assist with eld projects such as ordering parts or equipment if needed, NAPA award submittals, researching project costs and special projects as assigned. The right candidate will have outstanding communication skills, be extremely computer savvy and be willing to handle multiple projects. Experience in the construction and/or mining industry would be bene cial but not required. The right candidate will possess a college degree in an engineering eld or equivalent education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities may result. This position will be based out of our regional o ce in Barre.
Portable Crusher Superintendent: We are looking for a safety-minded, hardworking individual who has the know-how to oversee the operation and maintenance of our portable crusher. The right person will be able to coordinate daily production, ensure crusher maintenance is on schedule and must be able to communicate e ectively with others on the crew as well as his/her supervisor. The candidate will be able to make adjustments to the crusher as needed to get the necessary output and the correct product. This person will be responsible for supervising and overseeing a crushing sta and must be able to operate the crusher e ciently. The ability to complete several forms of paperwork is necessary and an outstanding, upbeat attitude is a must. This position requires extensive travel throughout Vermont.
Master Licensed Electrician: We are looking for an electrician with experience working on industrial-sized equipment. Must be able to plan new or modi ed installations to current xtures, prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels. Must be very capable of working with heavy industrial equipment and possess knowledge of motor control centers. This position requires travel throughout Vermont.
Regional QC Manager: Pike Industries is a leading producer of quality construction aggregates and bituminous hot mix in Northern New England. We are searching for an organized regional quality control manager to oversee our Vermont asphalt and crushing plants quality control needs and speci cations. This position requires a manager who can facilitate e ective communication between crushing, asphalt plants, paving personnel and quality control sta . This position will supervise and evaluate all QC technicians to include evaluating, reviewing and approving all mix designs, organizing test results and QA pay factors. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of quality control experience with a strong motivation to increase productivity and improve the quality of our aggregate and hot mix. Problem-solving skills are a must and excellent communication skills are essential to be successful in this position. This position will be based out of our regional o ce in Barre.
Pike Industries requires a valid driver’s license for all of the positions listed above. Most positions require some overnights and Statewide travel.
Pike Industries o ers an excellent bene ts package, competitive salary, and a chance for you to excel in your career. If you think you’re the right candidate for any of these jobs, please feel free to stop by one of our facilities and pick up an application, ll out an online application or forward your resume to:
PIKE INDUSTRIES
ATTN: Heidi Dimick
249 Granger Road – Berlin, Barre, VT 05641
Fax: 802-223-3175
Email: vtemployment@pikeindustries.com Visit our website at www.pikeindustries.com
We Are an Equal Opportunity/A rmative Action Employer. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Full-Time
Toddler Teacher
Fun-loving childcare center seeks experienced and energetic full-time toddler teacher. Good pay and benefits. Signon bonus. Call 802-652-9800
Restaurant Help Wanted. T Bones restaurant and Bar is looking for a Head Server. Organizational skills a must.
Call Tim for interview, 802-654-8008.
WANTED:
Part-time
On-call Walkway Shoveler for clearing/salting of commercial walkways.Some plowing experience is a +.Ideal candidate must have good driving record,be reliable and careful with equipment.Must have reliable transportation.$15/hour. To apply:
Email: celticcuts@hotmail.com Phone: 863-2344
Williston Chiropractic and Sportsmedicine
PART-TIME MEDICAL BILLING
21-25 hours per week
Looking for the perfect part-time job with great flexibility? We are a busy, wellrespected practice with two physicians, a massage therapist and three support staff, seeking an individual for medical billing. The job entails checking patient benefits, insurance billing, patient billing, data entry, managing patient accounts, insurance company follow-up and other administrative duties.
Qualified candidates should be highly motivated and detail-oriented with an excellent phone demeanor. As part of our team you will work closely with all members of our staff and with our patients, so strong communication skills and professionalism are a must. Interested applicants will need office experience, preferably in the medical field; computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and the Internet; good math and organizational skills; strong customer service skills; excellent work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects. Preference will be given to applicants who have prior medical billing experience. We offer a fun, stable place to work with a competitive starting salary and 401K. The hours can be somewhat flexible but must be worked during our normal business hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs, and/or Fri, 8am-5pm) and total between 21-25 hrs. No evenings.
If you think you have what we are looking for and are ready to make a serious long-term commitment, please send your resume, one-page letter of intent and salary requirements to:
Williston Chiropractic and Sportsmedicine PO Box 669, 802 Industrial Ave., Williston, VT 05495 or fax to 802-658-0823
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Exciting Employment Opportunity Available
Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services
Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin, VT providing substance abuse services to Central Vermont residents. The range of services provided includes outpatient, intensive outpatient, education, prevention, intervention and treatment services. We have the following position available:
Program Director
We are looking for a talented professional to provide leadership, vision and direction to the Central Vermont Substance Abuse Programs. The Program Director will ensure the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of an array of community-based outpatient substance abuse services for adults and adolescents. The Program Director will actively develop local and regional partnerships, and will participate in state planning efforts for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse services.
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree (LADC licensure required) in social work, community psychology and/or equivalent field with five years of demonstrated clinical/supervisory experience. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, a commitment to family-centered principals and an interest in promoting consumer empowerment essential. Knowledge of Vermont system of care is an asset. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package available.
Individuals who are interested in being part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply. Flexibility, dependability, strong communication, organizational skills and the ability to be a team player are essential. If interested, please send resume and letter of interest to:
Rebecca Herbst, HR Coordinator
Clara Martin Center
Box G, Randolph, VT 05060 EOE
Growing worldwide adventure travel company based in Stowe requires team-oriented support staff member with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and general computer skills. Foreign language and travel experience a plus. Opportunity for growth and travel. Send cover letter and resume to:
Boundless Journeys
1250 Waterbury Rd., Ste 1, Stowe, VT 05672 or by email to info@boundlessjourneys.com
We have an exciting position that will oversee the functions of market research, retail sales presentations, and select retail marketing account management. The position provides research and analysis of market-level data for use by the marketing team, sales team, and company-wide for strategic decisionmaking. The position is a critical link in strategy, execution, and evaluation of account marketing tactics, programs, decisions and research. This position will be based at our Administrative Offices in Montpelier, Vermont.
We are seeking a highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented person to handle a variety of duties under tight time frames. Must be able to meet deadlines, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and work as a team player, as well as independently. Must be able to use various software applications to sort and manipulate data for custom needs and pull out the essential points. Must have strong analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point required. Experience with syndicated data such as ACNielsen strongly preferred. Familiarity with other market research data sources such as Spectra desired. BA/BS required, Master’s degree preferred, plus 3 years of relevant work experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Cabot offers a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to:
Lead IT Technician Wanted Technology and Telecommunication.
Experienced Tech Support needed for 24/7 operation. Independent troubleshooter. Great with people. Works well alone or with teams. Willing to work some nights and weekends. PC/Mac environment.
Send resume with salary requirement to:
Shawn Stabell
The Times Argus PO Box 707 Barre, VT 05641-0707 or shawn.stabell@timesargus.com
Bring Home the Best in Health Care!
Home Care allows you to practice at your best. Be independent and creative while using all of your skills - communication, assessment, education, team work and more. You can build long-term relationships with your clients and be a positive influence in their lives.
Development Assistant
The VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties is seeking a self-starter with extraordinary people skills and attention to detail to join our development and community relations team as Development Assistant. The Development Assistant is the nerve center of our development and community relations team, coordinating our annual appeal and helping our team to raise funds and awareness for our nonprofit health services organization. The ideal candidate will be a quick study with a strong work ethic, good writing skills, a knack for excellent customer service and proven organizational skills. A Bachelor’s degree, poise, ability to work in a team effectively and commitment to the VNA mission required. Experience with technology (websites and databases) and nonprofit experience desirable. This full-time position is a great opportunity for someone interested in beginning a career in nonprofit fundraising or management. Please send cover letter and resume to: VNA, Attn: HR, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vermont, 05446 or currierc@vna-vermont.org.
Mullen Financial servcies 72 Helena Drive, suite 130 Williston,Vt 05495 schramd@nationwide.com
New Waterbury Restaurant seeking /
to help set up kitchen, establish menu and hire staff. Great opportunity for experienced chef. Email resume to ciderhousevt@comcast.net or fax it to 802-882-1973.
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SEVEN DAYS
Special Education Teacher needed to work in our independent school, Project Soar – The Back to School Program. Position is responsible for lesson planning, direct instruction, and IEP writing, implementation and monitoring in two self-contained classrooms for students with severe learning impairment and behavioral and/or medical challenges. Must be a natural leader, team player and possess excellent collaboration skills. Start date is flexible for the right candidate. 20 days of summer program planning and oversight required. BA with appropriate State of VT licensure in Special Education required. MA preferred.
A DULT CO mm UNIT y S UPPORT W OR k ER
The Community Support Team is looking for team member to provide case management services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsible for delivering services in a variety of community-based settings related to: supportive counseling and symptom management, activities of daily living, social and interpersonal skills development, money management and advocacy. Case management experience is a plus. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to provide transportation for clients. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Bachelor’s degree preferred, however an Associate’s degree in the Human Service field and/or relevant experience will be considered.
R ESIDENTIAL S UPPORT S TAFF
Progressive mental health program is seeking energetic and team-oriented individuals to work in a therapeutic community residence. Responsibilities include providing a supportive and healing environment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, assisting residents in problemsolving issues, and providing strength-based education with the goal of recovery and independent living. One full-time position available. Position includes one weekend day per week and holiday rotation. Substitute positions are also available. Applicants must have good communication skills, be organized, be a strong team player, have a valid driver’s license in good standing, and be both genuine and compassionate. Minimum computer skill required. Competitive wages. Excellent benefits.
I NTENSIVE C ASE mANAg ER
The Intensive Case Management Team is seeking a dynamic, flexible team player to provide intensive case management services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include providing assistance with activities of daily living, money management, social and interpersonal skill development, medication monitoring, and supportive counseling in community settings, including home visits. Position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule (including rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays). Knowledge of substance abuse issues and the criminal justice system desirable, however not required. Requires the highest standard of reliability and accountability. Bachelor’s degree preferred, however an Associate’s degree in the Human Service field and/or relevant experience will be considered.
I NTENSIVE FA m ILy B ASED S ERVICES NCSS is seeking a new addition to its Intensive Family Based Services team. The IFBS team at NCSS provides in-home, family-based clinical and support services to families who may be experiencing mental health, emotional and/or behavioral challenges, and who may have children at risk of being placed outside of the home. The ideal candidate will have a mental health background and experience with assessment, advocacy, life skill training and service coordination, as well as superior collaboration and communication skills. A graduate degree in a human service field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus four years experience working with children and families, as well as a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
HO m E CARE WOR k ERS
Immediate openings: Home care providers needed to work with individuals with dementia. All shifts available. Preview experience in direct care is necessary. Apply today if you would like to make a difference in a person’s life. Contact Jean Gilmond at 524-6555, ext. 608.
HO m E PROVIDER
ImmEDIATE NEED for permanent home for 12-year-old female with developmental disabilities. Home should be in the Franklin-Grand Isle area (not Sheldon or Enosburg) preferably without young children but pets are ok. Young woman exhibits behavioral challenges. Qualified candidates should have experience in following behavior plans, setting limits, and providing unconditional care. Contact Judy Sturtevant at 524-0574, ext. 222.
PCA & RESPITE SUPPORT
Seeking dependable individuals to support children with disabilities in their homes and communities. We have part-time Personal Care and Respite positions available throughout Franklin & Grand Isle Counties. Experience with Autism and behavioral intervention methods preferred. Candidate should be energetic and able to set clear limits. Please call Deb Quilliam at 524-0574, ext. 229 for more info.
www.ncssinc.org. CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Due to the phenomenal growth of our business, we have an exciting position that will provide research and analysis of market and retailer data for use by the marketing team, sales teams and others across the company for sales presentations, authorization requests, and to address business questions. The Analyst is responsible for preparing data, arguments and marketing materials for sales presentations. This position will be based at our Administrative Offices in Montpelier, Vermont.
We are seeking a highly-organized, responsible, detail-oriented person to handle a variety of duties under tight time frames. Must be able to meet deadlines, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and work as a team player as well as independently. Must be able to use various software applications to sort and manipulate data for custom needs and pull out the essential points. Must have strong data skills and an interest in market research and analysis. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point, are required. Familiarity with market research data such as Nielson and Spectra desired. BA/BS required, plus at least one year of relevant work experience.
Cabot offers a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to:
RECEPTIONIST
For men’s hair salon. We are looking for a hardworking, fun, reliable, put-together person. If you are a customer service Super STAR, then please call today for an interview. Hours are 3-7pm, 2-3 days per week and some Saturdays.
Call Jennifer at 802-863-5511.
Production Work
Special project starting Feb. 5-11, packaging bears. Two shifts available. Must be able to stand, pass a background check and have reliable transportation. Call Kelly Services today! 802-658-3877.
Drivers needed
Valentine’s Day.
Kathy & Co Flowers, 221 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT or call 802-863-7053.
Childcare Toddler Teacher Needed
Experience and education preferred.Come join our team.
C a l l Lisa at: 802-879-4427
New England Federal Credit Union,Vermont’s largest Credit Union with 7 branch locations,is a growing organization committed to excellence in price,convenience, service,simplicity,and to sharing success.NEFCU offers a stable,supportive,high-standards work environment,where employees are treated as key stakeholders.Please visit our website - www.nefcu.com-to learn more about the great opportunities and benefits that exist at NEFCU.
MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (TELEBRANCH)
Oppor tunity exists for candidates with excellent,effective communication skills. This is a diverse position that requires the ability to handle a high volume of calls, manage priorities and meet numerous deadlines,while maintaining and providing a high degree of customer service to our members.The successful candidate will build & strengthen member relationships,maintain knowledge of all NEFCU products & services and serve as a liaison for members.Must be proficient with computers (MS Office),exhibit a high degree of accuracy,and have prior customer service experience.Previous call center experience a plus.The position requires the ability to work within a 7:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.environment.
If you believe you have the talents and skills to contribute to success at NEFCU and would like to be par t of a dynamic team,please forward a brief statement of your interest in the position along with your resume in confidence to:
HR@nefcu.com or by mail to:
NEFCU, Human Resources P.O.Box 527,Williston,VT 05495-5027
EOE
Attendant
Approx. 25 hours/week. Car necessary. No nursing required, but helpful. Willing and able to follow instructions. 802-655-2933 call after 10 am.
Lighting Sales Associate
Conant Custom Brass, downtown Burlington’s most unique and unusual lighting retailer is seeking a full-time Sales Associate. If you are energetic, enthusiastic and have a passion for lighting, we’d love to have you as a part of our sales team!
Responsibilities include all aspects of lighting sales including entering, processing and receiving orders, lighting design and retail showroom coverage.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to the highest level of customer service. In addition, qualified applicants must have:
Minimum 2 years retail experience
Knowledge of lighting and lighting styles including vintage lighting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
ALA training/certification desirable
In addition, qualified applicants must possess:
Strong selling skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong teamwork skills
Professionalism in both appearance and demeanor
A sense of humor!
We are more concerned with finding the right individual than filling an immediate need. Submit resumes with cover letter to 270 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401 Attention: L. Brown
Computer t e C hni C ian/ u ser s upport s pe C ialist
Essex Union #46 School District
Full-time, 12-month position available in our Essex Union #46 School District (which serves the Essex High School, Center for Technology, and Essex Junction School District) to perform a variety of specialized computer installation and support functions. Position pays $13.78/hour, 40 hours/week. Excellent benefits package available including family medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with up to 200% employee match, and paid leaves.
Westford Elementary School
Half-time, 12-month position available in our Westford K-8 Elementary School to perform a variety of specialized computer installation and support functions. Position pays $14.13/hour, 20 hours/week.
Qualified candidates will have a degree in computer science or other appropriate field, the ability to work independently, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytical/problem-solving skills, experience with computer networks, and good computer repair maintenance skills.
For more information about these positions and application requirements, please visit our website at: www.ejhs.k12.vt.us (click on Job Opportunities). Applications only accepted electronically through www.schoolspring.com.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Material Planner/Analyst - Colchester, VT
Full-time position responsible for the preparation of purchase orders for cellular telephones, equipment and accessories from required forecasts, lead times, and quality considerations.
The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills with emphasis on strong data entry and data analysis. Individual must also be self-directed, organized, and able to perform under pressure, with a minimum of 6 months of experience in purchasing/material planning analysis preferred. Please send resume with cover letter to:
6 Telcom Drive, Bangor, ME 04401 stephaniemc@unicel.com Fax: 207-973-3427
Senior Travel agen T
VBT’s in-house travel department requires a senior travel agent, with 3+ years of experience. The ideal candidate must have:
• proven experience in contract negotiations and maintenance
• knowledge of international and domestic airlines and routings
• GDS proficiency
• Strong Excel, budget management, interpersonal communication and writing skills
e xperienced Travel agen T
VBT is growing and has an immediate need for an experienced travel agent in our in-house travel department. Must have 2 years experience. The ideal candidate must have:
• knowledge of international and domestic airlines and routings
• GDS proficiency
• strong Excel, interpersonal communication, and customer service skills
VBT offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, 401K and a generous vacation schedule.
Join the team at VBT Bicycling Vacations, the leader in Worldwide Bicycling Vacations for over 36 years. We offer a great working environment for individuals with a positive energy, strong team orientation and a passion for impacting people’s lives in a positive way.
please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: cjalbert@vbt.com or mail to v BT, 614 Monkton rd. Bristol, v T 05443. no phone calls, please.
Capital Campaign Coordinator
Be part of the wonderful transformation of Winooski, working on the creation of an exciting new community center!
Dynamic capital campaign coordinator sought for eight-month intensive local campaign to organize, direct, monitor, and assist the fundraising for a remarkable and successful new project. The coordinator will collaborate with a cabinet of local community leaders, direct staff, provide support, create materials, facilitate scheduling, and oversee recordkeeping. Strong organizational skills and the ability to clearly delegate work assignments is crucial as is the ability to work with a diverse group of dynamic individuals and organizations. Personality, energy, imagination, and passion for the project and pride in success are necessary.
Reply with resume and 3 professional references by January 24 to mr. J. ladd, City of Winooski, 27 W. allen St., Winooski, V t 05404. Direct inquiries to jladd@onioncity.com EOE
Manager and Stylist
Manager and stylists needed for new Frank Cooper Salon in the Ethan Allen Shopping Center on North Ave. in Burlington! Family-oriented salon that’s hip. Competitive compensation package and benefits, including health insurance.
Please call Glenn at our Bimini Bill’s salon at 802-658-0264.
ASSiSt the elderly in your Community
Are you looking for a rewarding job with great pay and a flexible schedule? Armistead Caregiver Services is hiring caregivers to help our clients with companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, errands and more. We are looking for dedicated, reliable individuals who want to make a difference in an elder’s life. Training provided and transportation is a must. Call Sara 802-288-8117 for an interview between 8am – 4pm.
therapy and/or case management services
Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services is a nonprofit organization located in Berlin, VT providing substance abuse and addictions services to Central Vermont residents. We have full-time and part-time MA and BA level openings for persons providing therapy and/or case management services to a variety of age groups.
Individuals who are interested in being part of a dynamic comprehensive treatment team are encouraged to apply. Flexibility, dependability, strong communication, organizational skills and the ability to be a team player are essential. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. If interested, please send resume and letter of interest to:
Rebecca Herbst, HR Coordinator
Clara Martin Center Box G, Randolph, VT 05060 EOE
South Burlington School District
Paraeducator: District-wide
Qualified candidate will have an Associate’s degree, two years of college training or successful completion of competency testing; previous experience with special education; and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Director of Facilities: District
Qualified candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of current cleaning and building maintenance; effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 3-5 years of supervisory experience and demonstrated experience in facility operations. Trade certifications or licenses preferred.
Business Manager: District
Qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and a strong understanding of all aspects of school business finances and must posses the ability to manage a 33 million dollar budget. The preferred candidate will have prior experience in a District of similar size.
These positions will remain open until filled. Candidates may forward resume and three current references to: Diane Kinnon, Human Resource Department
South Burlington School District, 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 or apply at www.sbschools.net. EOE
Architect 16 hours/week. Send resume & 3 references to:
Attn: Linda Mountain Health Center
30 Mountain Street Bristol, VT 05443
MorrisSwitzer~Environments for Health is seeking a Project Architect with 5-10 years experience in construction document prep, excellent technical, CAD & communication skills. Registration & health-care experience preferred. Experience in construction administration a plus. Competitive salary & benefits. See morrisswitzer.com for more information. Resumes to jcarlson@morrisswitzer.com 185 Talcott Rd., Williston, VT 05495.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) is a nationally respected organization whose mission is to preserve and share the history and archaeology of Lake Champlain. Over 22 years, this nonprofit organization has grown dramatically in size, stature and diversity of programs.
LCMM’s campus (4 acres, 12 buildings) on Lake Champlain houses exhibitions of its extensive collections and is the home for its Maritime Research Institute. Also, LCMM maintains a traveling replica schooner, offers on-water camps, numerous workshops, and many educational programs for schools and community groups.
To meet the needs of this expanding program, we have created a new position of Associate Director reporting to the CEO and providing direction to all LCMM operations. We are looking for an experienced administrator, a creative problemsolver, and team leader. Please send cover letter and resumé by February 1, 2007 to: LCMM
4472 Basin Harbor Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
Attn: Susan or email to: susanj@lcmm.org
A full job description and information about the Museum are at: www.lcmm.org (see “Job Listings” page).
DR® Power Equipment is looking for an Ecommerce Web Marketer with a passion for working online to create, manage and market content to support our customers. Must have experience with web design and marketing, and possess strong analytical skills in looking at web traffic. Experience in merchandising on the web and email marketing a plus.
Please send, email or fax your resume and letter of interest to:
for busy general practice. Routine office work and daily client contact; legal litigation experience helpful, familiarity with QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, WordPerfect and Word a plus. Fax resume to (802)985-2534 or email to angela@bz-attorneys.com.
Cable TV Installers
needed in and around the Montpelier area. Experience preferred, but not necessary. We will train willing applicant. Own truck required.Criminal background check required.
Please call 802-226-7919, fax 802-226-7372, or email jmaclean@adelphia.net.
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HEAD START
HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR
(Burlington)
Responsibilities include development, management and tracking of: systems for program-wide collection, recording, reporting and analysis of child and family health and health services data; dental health services; food and nutrition services; staff training; employee health compliance; safety/accident/emergency issues; and community partnerships and resources. Participation in regional and state-based committee work.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health education, nutrition, maternal and child health, health administration or related field, plus 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience. Knowledge of children’s health issues is necessary, as well as ability to build strong connections to medical and dental practices, and promote health and safety practices. 40 hrs/week, full year. Annual salary $39,200. Excellent benefits.
EARLY CARE ADVOCATE
(Middlebury)
Provide and maintain developmentally appropriate environment and experiences for preschool children in collaborative classroom, and monthly home visits for families. Assist families in accessing medical and dental care for preschool children.
Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field, and relevant classroom experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in curriculum planning and implementation, child outcomes assessment, and working with children with special needs.
Starting wage $11.72–13.28/hour. 40 hrs/week, full year. Excellent benefits.
A commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources is necessary. Clean driving record and access to reliable transportation required. Must demonstrate physical ability to carry out required tasks. People of color, and from diverse cultural groups, especially encouraged to apply. EOE. Please submit resume and cover letter with three work references. No phone calls, please. Please specify position and location. Applications should be sent by email to: pbehrman@cvoeo.org.
Receptionist
Full-time position for a Receptionist in a fast-paced small animal veterinary practice in Vergennes. We offer complete benefit package, competitive wage and a fun work environment in exchange for an energetic, enthusiastic, team player. The individual must be able to answer multiple phone lines, have top organizational and computer skills, plus a minimum of 2 years customer service experience.
Vergennes, VT 05491.
Appointment Technician
Full-time small animal Appointment Technician. At least 2 years experience in the animal health care field or certification preferred. The individual must be an energetic, enthusiastic, caring team player with excellent communication skills. We offer a competitive wage, complete benefit package and a great work environment. If you would like to learn more about either of these opportunities, contact Tammy Lavalette at the Vergennes Animal Hospital, 20 Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491. Fax: 802-877-6259 or email: verah@adelphia.net
Web Developer
Growing, Montpelier-based firm seeks experienced, proa ctive Web Developer to service investment management and credit research departments. Experience in fixed income and structured finance desired.
Job duties include: Development and maintenance of our websites and Web tools
Client support for our websites
Quantitative analysis of firm’s structured products and portfolios
The Candidate:
Must possess a quality-driven approach and attention to detail
Must have real world experience in qualitydriven collaborative development
Must have experience with Web development and SQL; ColdFusion experience preferred SQL Server stored procedures, .NET, Bloomberg, ACT!, or C# are a plus
Please send resume to kdpjobs@kdpyield.com
Intervent I on I st/ s ecur I ty:
The Chittenden Center methadone clinic is seeking full and part-time security personnel. Applicants must be reliable, team-oriented and sensitive to substance abuse issues. Experience working in this type of setting is a plus, but not required.
Please send resume and cover letter to Marne stothart, Associate Director the chittenden center 1 south Prospect st., rM 1420 Burlington, vt 05401.
EOE. Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.
CAD Designer
Wall/Goldfinger, a premium custom commercial furniture manufacturer, is looking for a creative and enthusiastic CAD Designer to join our engineering team. Reporting to the Design Director, this position’s primary responsibilities include working directly with our project managers and production personnel to create working drawings for approval by architects and to be used for production.
The ideal candidate will possess either a comprehensive knowledge of modern woodworking techniques & materials, or proficiency with AutoCAD 2000 and SolidWorks; both would be ideal. Ability and willingness to hit high-pressure short deadlines on one-of-a-kind custom projects is required.
Wall/Goldfinger (EOE) offers a casual and progressive work environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. Send responses in confidence by January 26 to:
Interview Team – CAD Designer
Wall/Goldfinger, Inc. • 7 Belknap St. • Suite 3 • Northfield, VT 05663
Local established delivery route. We pay the most. Part-time every other Friday. If you’re motivated by excellent $$$, are 21+ & have vehicle, call:
1-800-950-4227 for full info.
Teacher
Child Care Center. Firefly Center seeks teacher with Early Childhood degree or CDA and experience. Come fly with us!
Call Amanda or Brandy 802-985-2650. Must like Audrey Hepburn.
Licensed cL inician ready for a challenge
The Community Access Program is seeking a licensed clinician to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and borderline personality disorders. DBT and team support focus preferred. Great professional and community support and educational opportunities in a caring, comfortable, fun work environment. Break ground in this emerging field working with other professionals who care and are committed to making life better for the people we serve.
Please visit our website at: www.rmhsccn.org to learn more about our organization and to apply.
Interested in working for a successful nonprofit to conserve Vermont’s productive landscape? Qualifications for the following positions include: desire to work flexibly as part of a collaborative team, confidence to take initiative and work in a self-directed fashion, and general understanding of and interest in land conservation. We hope to hear from individuals who are detail oriented, adept with computers and technology, and relate well to people. These full-time positions are located in our Richmond office.
Conservation and Stewardship Assistant.
This person must be adept at multitasking to provide administrative, clerical and technical support. Duties include preparing and disseminating outreach materials, screening inquiries, database management, creating GIS maps, organizing meetings and special events, and assisting with grant applications and budgets. Clerical work includes purchasing, reception/telephone, correspondence, copying, filing, and mail. Experience with ArcView essential and digital photography preferred. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a natural resource field, and two to three years of office or project management experience.
Conservation Field Assistant.
This person must be skilled at balancing field and office responsibilities to work with owners of conserved land and be responsible for documenting and visiting conserved properties. Specific duties include conducting site work to prepare documentation reports and maps; monitoring the status of easements; and providing assistance to owners of conserved property. Experience with ArcView and GPS is essential, and the ability to interpret real estate and legal documents preferred. Ideal candidate will have an agriculture background, Bachelor’s degree, and two to three years of land conservation experience.
Deadline for application is January 18.
Salary for both positions is $26,000, including comprehensive benefits packages.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to: Search Committee, Vermont Land Trust 8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602 Please indicate position of interest. For more information and job description, visit www.vlt.org
COMMUNITY MENTORS/ FOSTER CARE
IN SEARCH OF ADULTS WILLING TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE,AND A SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR TEENAGE MALES WHO ARE SUCCESSFULLY EXITING A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.
MUST BE WILLING TO SHARE LIVING SPACE AND TIME FOR 3-12 MONTHS. OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITHIN A DYNAMIC TEAM ENVIRONMENT.LIVING EXPENSES WILL BE COMPENSATED AS WELL AS A GENEROUS STIPEND.
Case Manager
Easter Seals has a full-time opening for a Case Manager in the Morrisville Family Support program serving foster and birth families in Lamoille County. Case Manager will provide training, crisis support, and coordination of services directly to families fostering youths in custody with emotional/ behavioral disabilities. BA and two years related experience, or Master’s degree in Social Work, excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and reliable transportation required. Will share on call work via beeper with other case managers. Send resume to:
Responsibilities will include HIV prevention and education along with the promotion of HIV testing program. Other duties include community building and event planning. Experience with MSM populations and HIV prevention education a plus. Weekday evening shifts are required. 32 hours per week with benefits. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please send cover letter and resumé to shawn@ru12.org or: Shawn Lipenski
Health & Wellness Program Director
R.U.1.2? Queer Community Center
P.O. Box 5883 Burlington, VT 05402
Application deadline January 31st.
NURSES
or LPNs Private Duty
Sunday Days & Saturday Evenings
Care for one patient and be appreciated for a job well done!
Charming, 14-year-old girl in need of fun-loving, dependable nursing staff. Private home is 25 minutes north of Burlington.
Total assist with ADLs, g-tube feeds, respiratory management and TLC.
RN $28.94/hour LPN $24.63/hour
E-mail: nursingad38@aol.com or call: 893-6368 for more information or to schedule an interview
Start 2007 with a New Career On-the-job training provided
We have various opportunities for Resident Care Assistants. Day, evening, and night shifts. Full- and part-time opportunities. 5 or 8-hour shifts. Requires every other weekend commitment
LNAs are encouraged to apply, you may be delighted with the change of pace. If you enjoy the elderly and are a compassionate person, we welcome your inquiry into working for the Converse Home.
Contact Maureen Bertrand Executive Director or Donna Riendeau, RN Director of Resident Care Converse Home 272 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 802-862-0401
Hairstylist/Barber
Come work with us! Why? Because men are fun clients and you will make excellent money.
We are so busy that you will make money right away and build your own clientele quickly. Full- or part-time positions available.
Call Jennifer at 802-863-5511 for a con dential interview.
PHARMACY BILLING REPRESENTATIVE
Seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Pharmacy B illing Representative to optimize timely and accurate reimbursement from third-party payers for pharmaceutical supplies provided by PPNNE. Billing experience and commitment to outstanding customer ser vice to health center staff, peers and patients expected.If you or someone you know is interested in this position,please provide a resume and letter of intent to:
PPNNE,Human Resources hresources@ppnne.org
EOE
Activity Director
Converse Home a nonprofit residential care home, is looking for an energetic individual who enjoys working with seniors.
If you are tired of paperwork, meeting corporate demands & tired of attending meetings, then this is the position for you!
Candidate must have experience working with elders, must have the desire to improve the quality of life for our residents by delivering an activity program that will keep our seniors physically and mentally active. An unencumbered Vermont driver’s license is also a must. If interested in being a member of our family, contact Maureen Bertrand, Converse Home 272 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401 EOE maureen@conversehome.com
SALES MANAGER
Vermont Public Interest Research Group
is looking for a mission-driven individual to join our development team:
The Development Associate
will manage and implement a range of development functions, including: major donor drives, direct mail, phone and door canvasses, special events, grant writing, endowments and planned giving programs.
Requirements: 3 years nonprofit development experience; project management skills; highly organized; flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; ability to tell an inspiring story; experience with fundraising databases.
Competitive salary; employer-paid health and dental insurance; employer-matching IRA contributions; four weeks paid vacation plus personal days.
For more info visit: www.vpirg.org
VPIRG, 141 Main St. #6, Montpelier, VT 05602 Fax: 802-223-6855, vpirg@vpirg.org
Looking for team player with strong administration, communication, and computer skills (Word/Excel) with a desire for direct sales opportunities with our expanding corporate and group sales team.
Our successful candidate will be professional, personable, dependable and be great at multitasking. Hotel Group Sales experience preferred.
We o er full bene ts: medical/dental, 401k, shift meals and hotel discounts. Resumes/cover letters can be faxed in con dence to:
802-660-7533 or emailed to merrileephelps@doubletreevt.com
Doubletree Hotel Burlington 1117 Williston Rd. So. Burlington, VT 05403
EOE. A member of the Hilton family of hotels.
Program Coordinator
Vermont Works for Women (formerly Northern New England Tradeswomen, Inc.), a nonprofit organization located in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking a fulltime Women’s Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, curriculum development, program implementation, and employment support. This position is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, creative individual who enjoys working with women of diverse background, need and experience.
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To apply, please email resume, cover letter and three references to: sthomas@vtworksforwomen.org, or via fax at (802) 878-0050. Applications will be accepted through January 19, 2007. Vermont Works for Women…helping women and girls explore, pursue and excel in nontraditional careers that pay a livable wage. EOE
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Experience with youth, families, and culturally diverse populations plus knowledge of social policy issues preferred. Excellent communication skills crucial.
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. Full job description at www@sevendaysvt.com
Anticipated start date April 2007.
Apply to search@kingstreetyouth.org or: ED Search Committee
King Street Youth Center
PO Box 1615
Burlington, VT 05402
No phone calls, please.
EOE
LIBRARIAN
Programmer – r ePort Writer
Develop or modify reports from Oracle database using direct query and graphical reporting tools; support development of data warehouses. Perform routine programming assignments. Provide on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications. Prepare and give presentations or training to end users. Associate’s degree in related field with at least one year of directly related experience. We will consider a May 2007 graduating BS student.
For a complete job description view our website at: www.norwich.edu/jobs.
Submit resume and cover letter via email to Programmer Report Writer Search-S at: jobs@norwich.edu.
Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled. Norwich offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental for employees and their families.
Medical SecretaryReceptionist
Our friendly family practice in Charlotte Village needs a highly organized, detail-oriented person with excellent phone and people skills. The position includes patient check-in and check-out, scheduling of office appointments and referrals, telephone management, and maintenance of medical records. The ability to multi-task effectively and to work with a team is a must. Medical office experience preferred, but we will train the right person. This flexible position is parttime, 4 days/week, with excellent benefits. Send your resumé and references with a cover letter to:
Charlotte Family Health Center 527 Ferry Road, PO Box 38 Charlotte, VT 05445
Tel 802-425-2781 · Fax 802-425-5121 charlotte527@gmail.com
We are looking for a new member of our team of housing professionals helping to bring affordable housing to Vermonters.
This challenging job requires strong writing and financial underwriting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to undertake a variety of projects in a busy work environment. The analyst will assist with the day-to-day operations of three federal housing programs administered by the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board. Responsibilities also include evaluating applications for funding of rental developments.
Experience in nonprofit housing development and ability to work as part of a team required. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, and experience in financial record keeping and construction desired. Send resume and letter of interest to Laurie Graves, VHCB, 149 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602 by January 22. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package. EOE. For a copy of the job description, call 828-3250 or see www.vhcb.org/employment.html
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
FRONT DESK/RECEPTION AT PILATES SPACE.
You are interested in joining our team to further our mission of promoting holistic health and wellness through intelligent movement. You’re independent, detail oriented, computer savvy and may have a creative, marketing streak as well. You think of Pilates Space as your space. You like to take responsibility for projects. You greet our clients and make them feel better the moment they enter Pilates Space through excellent customer service. You are interested in working part-time Mon and Fri mornings approx. 9-1. You are also flexible to fill in for vacations.
If this is you, send a cover letter and resume to Pamela Stone, 208 Flynn Ave., Studio 3A, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Please visit our website at www.pilatesspace.net. 8 hours/week +. Equal opportunity employer.
AffordAble Housing AnAlyst
Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teacher
Reggio-inspired, play-based childcare program seeking infant, toddler and preschool teachers with gentle spirit, experience, and/or CDA, AA, or BA. Offering competitive wages, health insurance, paid time-off, important work.
Vermont’s leading ceramic tile operation has a full-time position available in our busy warehouse including delivery service, (Must have a clean driving record). We offer an exceptional benefits package and a great work environment. Motivated individuals with attention to detail apply in person Monday thru Friday, l0am-3pm, or call 651-0746 and ask for Rob to make an appointment.
Seeking experienced,entrepreneurial executive to establish energy projects that use sustainable resources for environmental benefit and community economic development.Reqs senior management experience,fiscal management skills,good fundraising record and exceptional communications skills.
Full profile at:www.transitionguides.com/berc.htm
Send resume w/ cover letter to: BERC@transitionguides.com
If you like to rise and shine and greet the night at about 9:00 p.m., we have a bread-packing job just for you!
In addition to being nocturnal, you need to be hard working, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. If you fit this description, we’ll offer you great pay and benefits.
Contact Randy at (802) 244-0966 or randy@redhenbaking.com
CAREGiving
more during the Holidays. A clean driving record is a must along with the careful touch needed to deliver a fragile product. A knowledge of Montpelier, Barre and surrounding area roads and streets would be a plus. Please apply, in person only, at 27 State Street, Montpelier.
Programmer analyst
Develop new programs or applications to deliver data from an Oracle/SCT Banner EIS in a web intranet environment. Develop or modify reports with sql, sqr, pl/sql, perl and Brio reporting tools. Provide EIS technical support to functional users. Create and follow detailed specifications to perform programming assignments; amend flow charts, develop processing logic, and code changes. Test and document modifications and write operational instructions.
requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in computer science with at least 3-5 years of experience in directly related application software development. Experience with Oracle and SQL reporting tools and a thorough knowledge of Windows OS and network fundamentals preferred. Experience with Java Server Pages and database driven websites preferred. Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills; oral and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills; and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with diverse groups. Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
Submit resume and cover letter via email to Programmer Analyst Search –S, Human Resources at: jobs@norwich.edu.
Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled. Norwich is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive b.
Stowe-based
demands heavy travel and
Our
organizational skills. Extensive telephone and in-person selling is a must with a proven ability to open new accounts every day. You can easily make $200K+ with combination of salary plus bonus schedule. It doesn’t get much better than living in beautiful Vermont and making New York money.
Send cover letter and resume to Consultants Period, LTD P.O. Box 396, Moscow, VT 05662.
Washington Village School
Long-Term Sub ST i T u T e Teacher g rade K/1
Substitute teacher needed beginning April 9, 2007 through mid-June 2007. Must have or be eligible for appropriate Vermont licensure. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and certification documents to:
Jeffrey Lindgren, Principal C/O Orange North Supervisory Union 111b Brush Hill Road Williamstown, VT 05679 EOE
The Children’s Space is hiring for the following positions: * FT Infant Teacher * FT Preschool Teacher (must have Early Childhood Endorsement) * Substitutes
Must have experience and/or degree in Early Childhood Education or related eld. We are an NAEYC accredited center and o er full
Please mail resume and cover letter
The Children’s Space 397 Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 Attn: Amy Ligay-Plimpton
Part-Time After-School Assistants
For YMCA after-school programs. 15-20 hours/week. Must have experience with school-age children. Call Julie.
Part-time Preschool Assistant
South Burlington Chamberlin School, Afternoons, 3-5:30, M-F. Some experience preferred. Contact Shelley. Y membership and training opportunities! Call today 802-862-9622
Gulliver’s
DoGGie Daycare
Now
Joli
written and verbal skills,flexibility, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Afternoons, evenings and overnights. Weekends a must. Submit resume to: Rutland Mental Health, EOE Human Resources, PO Box 222, Rutland, VT 05702
Busy salon in Downtown Burlington looking for talented, outgoing, energetic hairstylists. Full & part-time. Must be dependable.
Attention to detail, good math skills and ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced environment. Full-time, first shift, health, dental and 401K.
Printing/Bindery Position-Bindery Helper needed for a variety of bindery and mail related activities. Full or part-time
ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLER
Ascension Technology Corporation, located in Milton, Vermont, seeks an experienced full-time Electronics Assembler to support our manufacturing staff.
Build, inspect and test a variety of electronic and electromechanical assemblies, including PCB assemblies, cable assemblies and others. Experience with soldering fine pitch SMT components a must.
Please email resume to: gwalz@ascension-tech.com
DR® Power Equipment, manufacturer and marketer of the DR® line of outdoor power equipment, is looking for customer-oriented SALES PROFESSIONALS to staff our busy inbound call center in Vergennes.
The ideal candidates enjoy selling, are results-oriented professionals, and are comfortable working on a computer. These jobs offer $12 base starting pay plus commissions; performance-based bonuses; paid training, holidays, and sick time; profit sharing; and a friendly work environment.
These positions are seasonal and our training classes start soon. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Please apply in person at our Factory Store on Meigs Road in Vergennes, or send, email or fax your resume and letter of interest to:
DR® POWER EQUIPMENT PO Box 240, HR Dept. SD318, Vergennes, VT 05491 Fax 802-877-1229 • Job Hotline 802-877-1235 jobs@DRpower.com
DR® Power Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Stowe Land Trust (SLT) seeks a highly motivated professional to become an integral part of a successful and growing land conservation organization. SLT has a solid record of land protection and stewardship and has conserved over 3000 acres in the greater Stowe community.
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The Outreach & Communications Director will manage the annual membership campaign, be responsible for all communications with the public, develop avenues of planned giving, and coordinate SLT’s outings and events. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, proven organizational and time management skills, as well as experience working with donors and volunteers.
Michelle Brown 865-1020 x 21
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. A full job description and application materials are available at www.stowelandtrust.org. Completed application materials can be mailed to: Outreach and Communications Director Search
Stowe Land Trust, P.O. Box 284, Stowe, Vermont 05672, or emailed to: info@stowelandtrust.org attn: Search Committee. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until Feb. 23, 2007 or until the position is filled. Target start date is between Feb. 26th and March 16th.
Hunger Mountain Co-op is looking for an Operations Manager to join our management team. Hunger Mountain is a thriving natural foods cooperative as well as a cornerstone of its community, promoting healthy and local foods, environmental responsibility, education and community cooperation.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will ensure that operational departments run efficiently and effectively while providing excellent customer service and achieving financial targets. Responsibilities include oversight of several departments and participation in store-wide planning, communication and promotions/events.
Prior experience in retail grocery management and merchandising required. Also: excellent customer service skills, computer literacy, the ability to work a varied schedule, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to contribute to a positive work environment.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, 401-k, and paid time off.
